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Frankensteining DC Comics Solicits For November 2016 – Young Animal Update!
From Newsarama, Comicosity, Gamespot, Comic Book, Comics Alliance, CBR, Multiversity so far, plenty more of DC's other media partners to come when Frankensteining DC Comics solicits for November due to be released in full on Monday…
CATWOMAN: ELECTION NIGHT #1
Written by MEREDITH FINCH and MARK RUSSELL — Art and cover by SHANE DAVIS and BEN CALDWELL — Variant cover by DAVID FINCH
It's mayoral election time in Gotham City, and while the city is up in arms, Catwoman couldn't care less! But when the candidates get personal, the Feline Fatale decides to get involved—much to the detriment of…well, everyone! This issue contains a special bonus story featuring the return of President Beth Ross from the critically acclaimed PREZ miniseries.
ONE-SHOT • On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
MIDNIGHTER/APOLLO #2
Written by STEVE ORLANDO — Art by FERNANDO BLANCO — Cover by ACO
Midnighter's got Henry Bendix in his hands at last—but will he have to let him go in order to join Apollo's battle against the deadly Mawzir?
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T+
HAWKMAN AND ADAM STRANGE: OUT OF TIME #2
Written by MARC ANDREYKO — Art by AARON LOPRESTI and LIVESAY — Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
Imprisoned on Rann and accused of being a spy for the enemy Thanagarians, Adam Strange finds a most unusual ally in his rescuer, Hawkman, who knows his people are innocent of the recent devastating attack on Rann and is desperately searching for the truth of who began this conflict…and why!
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6 • $3.99 US • RATED T
VIGILANTE: SOUTHLAND #2
Written by GARY PHILLIPS — Art by ELENA CASAGRANDE — Cover by MITCH GERADS
Donny has lost everything—his girlfriend, his home, and nearly his life—but the men who did this to him have also woken him up. To put it all back together, Donny will need to tear apart the conspiracy that rocked his world. And for that, he'll need help. Namely, the retired Los Angeles vigilante known as the Eastsider is going to teach Donny a thing or two about putting on a mask and kicking some butt.
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T+
DOOM PATROL #3
Written by GERARD WAY
Art and cover by NICK DERINGTON
Variant cover by SIMON BISLEYCasey Brinke has stepped through to the other side—but where exactly is that? Given all the bizarre, unexplainable things that have come into her life over the last couple of days—robot men and talking ambulances and a guy who literally thrives on negative energy—surely this new and surprising world she has uncovered can't be any weirder. Right?
On sale NOVEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL #2
Written by CECIL CASTELLUCCI
Art by MARLEY ZARCONE
Cover by BECKY CLOONAN
Variant cover by CHYNNA CLUGSTON FLORESShade has settled into her adopted human body, but the rest of her high school isn't sure how to deal with this strange new behavior from the girl they once knew. The more Shade learns about Megan's former life, the more she realizes everyone hates her. It's one of many fresh sensations Shade is getting to know. Being a human is galaxies different than being from Meta, and it's not going to be easy balancing all of that with the madness that brought her here.
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE #2
Written by GERARD WAY and JON RIVERA
Art and cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Variant cover by MATT WILSONSomething is rotten in the subterranean state of Muldroog, the ancestral home of Cave's wife Eileen (a.k.a. Princess Mazra P'thrall), forcing Cave to step out of adventurer retirement to solve this mystery. To do that, he must to steal a massive piece of mobile technology and recruit an old friend for this mission. Also in this issue: How Cave got that cybernetic eye. And explosions. Lots and lots of explosions.
On sale NOVEMBER 16 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
MOTHER PANIC #1
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art and cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Variant cover by PAUL POPE
Variant cover by BENGALMeet Violet Paige, a celebutante with a bad attitude and a temper to match, who no one suspects of having anything lying beneath the surface of her outrageous exploits. But Violet isn't just another bored heiress in the upper echelons of Gotham City's elite. Motivated by her traumatic youth, Violet seeks to exact vengeance on her privileged peers as the terrifying new vigilante known only as Mother Panic.
On sale NOVEMBER 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
BATGIRL #5
Written by HOPE LARSON — Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE — Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
"BEYOND BURNSIDE" conclusion! Batgirl faces down Teacher in the streets of Shanghai, but will fists be enough against the intelligence—enhanced foe? Babs will have to conquer the pathways of her own mind in order to defeat this vicious predator once and for all!
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
BATMAN #10
Written by TOM KING — Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN — Variant cover by TIM SALE
"I am Suicide" part two! Batman now has his team, but are they ready for the most dangerous mission of their lives? As the Dark Knight prepares his squad to infiltrate Santa Prisca, he may find that it's up to him alone to face Bane.
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
NIGHTWING #9
Written by TIM SEELEY — Art and cover by JAVIER FERNANDEZ — Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
"RISE OF THE RAPTOR" conclusion! Raptor's true colors have been revealed as he takes Batman hostage! Nightwing will have to use every skill he's ever learned to save his old mentor from the wrath of his new mentor.
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
THE HELLBLAZER #4
Written by SIMON OLIVER — Art by MORITAT — Cover by JOHN CASSADAY — Variant cover by YASMINE PUTRI
"THE POISON TRUTH" part four! It turns out that Chas's gangster trouble may be John's best opportunity to defeat the djinn. That is, they will be if they don't catch on to the con he's pulling.
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Gotham Academy: Second Semester #3.
GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER #3
Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL and BECKY CLOONAN
Art by ADAM ARCHER, MSASSYK and SANDRA HOPE
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
Variant cover by FIONA STAPLES
Could it be? Maps Mizoguchi has abandoned Detective Club for… Witch Club?! The gang refuses to believe that their fearless cartographer would ever betray them. A mystery must be afoot! But who is behind it and what sinister plans do they have for the Academy?
On sale NOVEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
BATMAN ANNUAL #1
Written by TOM KING, SCOTT SNYDER, PAUL DINI, STEVE ORLANDO and SCOTT WILSON
Art by DAVID FINCH, RILEY ROSSMO, NEAL ADAMS and others
Cover by DAVID FINCH
"SILENT NIGHT"! A hush of winter snowfall has fallen over Gotham City…but a quiet night in this place is never truly quiet. Batman and his allies—and his many foes—stalk the streets in this icy showcase of top talent.
On sale NOVEMBER 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Keep your eyes peeled online for ALL of DC Comics' November 2016 solicitations Monday at 5PM EST.
Written by ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO — Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR — Variant cover by FRANCO — Blank variant cover
Aw yeah, the World's Greatest Heroes are back in a new, all-ages miniseries—except for Batman! Superman helps out by cleaning up in Gotham City, where he discovers a clue that sends Wonder Woman into space to find the Caped Crusader. Her journey brings her a step closer to Batman, but can she uncover the truth behind his disappearance? From the award-winning creative team that brought you TINY TITANS and SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES!
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, 1 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED E
HARLEY QUINN #7
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by JOHN TIMMS
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
Variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
"EAT TO THIS BEAT" part 3! Harley's punk-rock epic concludes with her and her bandmates in way too deep on their undercover mission to take down a brutal gang of thieves and murderers!
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
SUICIDE SQUAD #6
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Variant cover by LEE BERMEJO
"THE BLACK VAULT" part six! With the secret of the Black Vault revealed, Rick Flag and Amanda Waller come to blows over what to actually do with it—assuming they can even control it! Can "The Wall" give up the deadliest weapon in the world—maybe in the galaxy? And what effect is the Vault having on everyone in Belle Reve?
On sale NOVEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
SUPERMAN #10
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON — Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY — Variant cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
"IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER" part one! For the first time, the Man of Tomorrow and the Boy of Steel team up with the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder in a father-son adventure you won't want to miss! Damian Wayne has been hearing a lot about this mysterious new Superboy, and now's his chance to find out who he is…
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
SUPERWOMAN #4
Written by PHIL JIMENEZ — Art and cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO and RAY MCCARTHY — Variant cover by BEN OLIVER
"WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?" part four! Superwoman's illness is getting worse—and so are the plans of Ultra-Woman! With the might of the Bizaress army and Lexcorp technology at her fingertips, Ultra Woman is nearing victory—and Lex Luthor may be the first to fall! Meanwhile, Lana struggles to carry on the legacies of her fallen friends—and the ghosts of her past will come back to haunt her!
On sale NOVEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1
Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON — Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
"EARTH TO EARTH, ASHES TO ASHES"! Mr. Oz told Superman he was not what he thought. Now, Swamp Thing comes hunting for the Man of Steel to discover what strange connection this new Superman has to the planet. But their contact is something neither is prepared for, leading to Kal-El battling the Earth elemental who wants to bury him
On sale NOVEMBER 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
THE FLINTSTONES #5
Written by MARK RUSSELL — Art by STEVE PUGH — Cover by LEE WEEKS — Variant cover by BENGAL
It's time to "Bedrock the vote!" With the Bedrock mayoral race heating up, the local middle school decides to join in on the fun by holding their own election for class president. Will Ralph the Bully punch his way to victory? Or is there a new kind of candidate waiting in the wings to start a revolution? Meanwhile, Fred and Barney reminisce about their days fighting for their city as part of the Water Buffalo army.
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
THE LOST BOYS #2
Written by TIM SEELEY
Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Cover by TONY HARRIS
The comic book sequel to everyone's favorite blood-and-fangs flick continues. The Frog Bros. have a beef with the new vampires in town, and now they're on an unholy mission to show the Blood Belles that they picked the wrong turf to try to set up shop. Will these teenage boys be any match for the deadliest undead ladies to ever terrorize Santa Carla? We think you know the answer to that, Death Breath!
On sale NOVEMBER 9 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
LUCIFER #12
Written by HOLLY BLACK
Art by LEE GARBETT
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Noema Presto's legacy comes to light and she must decide whether her birthright is a gift or a curse. While the world crumbles, new powers promise to alter the course of the battle of Heaven and Hell—just as Lucifer finally confronts God and his rekindled feelings for Mazikeen.
On sale NOVEMBER 16 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
CLEAN ROOM #14
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by JON DAVIS-HUNT
Cover by JENNY FRISON
Astrid's seemingly innocent niece the final omen before the end of all humanity?
On sale NOVEMBER 30 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
EVERAFTER: FROM THE PAGES OF FABLES #3
Written by DAVE JUSTUS and MATTHEW STURGES
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by TULA LOTAY
The Shadow Players are on edge as Peter rushes to learn Connor's fate, and their botched reconnaissance mission is salvaged when the newest recruit taps into his powers and enters the belly of the beast. With eyes and ears on the inside, he's positioned to collect crucial intelligence from the unsuspecting mercenaries—that is, if he can stay on script and stay alive. Back at headquarters, Bo rebels and raises serious questions about the morality of Feathertop's vision for protecting the Mundy world.
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
FROSTBITE #3
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
The high-action futuristic Western from the writer of THE FLASH and the creator of Empty Zone kicks into high gear! Keaton has managed to get Vic out of Los Angeles, but the trouble is only just starting. The mysterious Boss Burns knows the precious cargo that Vic is carrying, and he wants it for himself. He's put a price on the women's heads, and now all of the nastiest gangs of the frozen American wasteland are barreling down on them, guns drawn and ready to claim the prize.
On sale NOVEMBER 23 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 6, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
RED THORN #13
Written by DAVID BAILLIE
Art by MEGHAN HETRICK
Cover by CHOONG YOON
Cadros and Thorn face each other for the last time, as Isla's new powers grow explosively and Tarek is forced to make the most important decision of his life. Join us as our story of Pagan Gods, Demigods and Red Caps comes to a close. Who lives, who dies and…will our world survive?
On sale NOVEMBER 16 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS • FINAL ISSUE
THE SHERIFF OF BABYLON #12
Written by TOM KING
Art by MITCH GERADS
Chris, Sofia and Nassir have pursued Abu Rahim, navigated complicated red tape, run afoul of some very bad men and so far have managed to make it to the other side. So far. It's taken a year and 12 issues to get here, but this is everything we've been building toward. Don't miss out on the big finale of the comic Mental Floss has already declared the best of 2016.
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, 12 of 12, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS • FINAL ISSUE
UNFOLLOW #13
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Cover by MATT TAYLOR
This is Akira's story. His fame has never been greater, and his new app is the most anticipated in history. But what "secrets from beyond the hereafter" will it reveal on its launch? Can immortality be achieved? Can life exist beyond the grave? Can Akira defeat Larry Ferrell's 140 experiment and take the world toward peace? And why did he really hack off his own legs with a samurai sword?
On sale NOVEMBER 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS