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The Final Fate Of Nightwing In A Bad Way In February, And The Return Of The Metal Men
The DC Comics solicitations for February 2014 are trickling out… and it's not looking good for Nightwing.
FOREVER EVIL #6
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
1:50 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
1:100 Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, 6 OF 7, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • Combo pack edition: $4.99 USThe final fate of Nightwing! The most unlikely of allies have set the Crime Syndicate in their sights — and they're playing for keeps while the life of a hero hangs in the balance! Plus, the identity of the mysterious man in the hood is finally revealed!
So… what do we reckon? Despite the teasing, Bleeding Cool isn't expecting a proper death of Nightwing, even if his identity has been revealed to the world. Though I do like the idea that Nightwing might die and be resurrected as a Talon. From a nightwing to an owl… Might also make sense of James Tynion jumping from Talon to Nightwing wouldn't it?
And look who's back…
JUSTICE LEAGUE #28
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
"FOREVER EVIL" continues! With the Justice League gone, new heroes continue to rise up throughout the DC Universe! The Crime Syndicate tried to kill him, but now Cyborg is back to settle the score — and with him are The Metal Men!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #12
Written by MATT KINDT
Art by EDDY BARROWS, EBER FERREIRA and TOM DERENICK
Cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by MATTEO SCALERA
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
A devastating battle against Despero begins as Manhunter and Stargirl arrive in San Francisco to save Stargirl's family from Firestorm's fallout!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
FOREVER EVIL: A.R.G.U.S. #5
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by NEIL EDWARDS, JASON PAZ and JAY LEISTEN
Cover by HOWARD PORTER
1:25 B&W Variant cover by HOWARD PORTER
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, 5 of 6, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
A.R.G.U.S. leader Colonel Steve Trevor has struck a deadly alliance with Killer Frost in order to find Wonder Woman's lost lasso! Only one problem: the lasso is in the hands of the deadly Cheetah, who doesn't mind soaking it in Trevor's blood!
FOREVER EVIL: ARKHAM WAR #5
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by SCOT EATON and JAIME MENDOZA
Cover by JASON FABOK
1:25 B&W Variant cover by JASON FABOK
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, 5 of 6, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Bane must face Scarecrow's army of criminal psychopaths who have been enhanced by his Venom toxin! The fate of Gotham City hangs in the balance as Bane faces odds even he might not be able to beat!
FOREVER EVIL: ROGUES REBELLION #5
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by SCOTT HEPBURN
Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
1:25 B&W Variant cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, 5 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T
The Rogues against the might of The Royal Flush Gang! Guess who just got dealt a losing hand? Do the boys have any more tricks up their sleeves, or will this be the end of their run?
TRINITY OF SIN: THE PHANTOM STRANGER #16
Written by J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art by FERNANDO BLANCO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
"FOREVER EVIL: BLIGHT" continues! The Justice League Dark infiltrates the Crime Syndicate – by striking an unholy alliance with Aquaman's evil doppelganger: The Sea King! Continues in this month's CONSTANTINE #11!
CONSTANTINE #11
Written by RAY FAWKES
Art by ACO
Cover by HOWARD PORTER
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
"FOREVER EVIL: BLIGHT" continues! Project Thaumaton revealed! The Crime Syndicate has twisted the world's greatest mystics into something horrible – is this the beginning of the end? Continues in this month's TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA #8!
TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA #8
Written by RAY FAWKES
Art by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
"FOREVER EVIL: BLIGHT" continues! Pandora and The Justice League Dark race to save the world's mystics from The Crime Syndicate! Continues in this month's JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #28!
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #28
Written by J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
"FOREVER EVIL: BLIGHT" continues! What has The Crime Syndicate done to the world's most powerful mystics – and what is Project Thaumaton? The world continues to grow darker before the dawn and Constantine will be forced to do the unthinkable!
SUICIDE SQUAD #28
Written by MATT KINDT
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by STEVE SKROCE
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
The Thinker unleashes OMAC on the Suicide Squad at the doors of Belle Reve! In this epic clash, not all will survive!
GREEN LANTERN/RED LANTERNS #28
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI and CHARLES SOULE
Art by BILLY TAN and ALESSANDRO VITTI
GREEN LANTERN Cover by BILLY TAN
RED LANTERNS Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 48 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $3.99 US
Don't miss this amazing flip-issue with two covers at a special price of just $2.99! This DOUBLE ISSUE contains both GREEN LANTERN #28 and RED LANTERNS #28! With dozens of sectors in open rebellion against the Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan is faced with a crisis in the sector most important to him: 2814, home of Earth…as well as Ysmault, home of the Red Lanterns. Hal made a dangerous bargain with Guy Gardner, and now it's time to pay up! Plus: Guy and the Red Lanterns take over policing Sector 2814! And you'll want to keep reading RED LANTERNS next month to see what happens to their newest member: SUPERGIRL!
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #28
Written by VAN JENSEN
Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The Green Lanterns are under siege from the secretive Durlans – so it's time to find the one Lantern who knows all of the Durlans' tricks! But how do you find a shapeshifter who could be anywhere in the universe? And when the Green Lanterns find out who their newest allies are, some of them might prefer no help at all!
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #28
Written by JUSTIN JORDAN
Art and cover by BRAD WALKER and DREW HENNESSY
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The fiery religion of the goddess X'Hal has brought peace to a star system that has only known conflict! Could this be the galactic paradise that Kyle Rayner and the New Guardians have been searching for? If it is, it won't last long — because the mysterious beings known as The God-Killers have X'Hal — and Kyle — in their sights!
LARFLEEZE #8
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art by SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Larfleeze has more than he knows what to do with – especially cosmic entities that want to kill him! But Larfleeze will brave it all if it means getting more, and getting his "butler," Stargrave, back!
AQUAMAN #28
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art and cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by RICHARD HORIE
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
He's saved a diver from a vicious shark attack – but he'll soon regret it. His most powerful weapon has been stolen from his care – and he's never even heard of the man who took it. But Aquaman's greatest challenge yet may be Amnesty Bay's ten year high school reunion!
THE FLASH #28
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The Flash and Deadman team up to stop The Miner – by killing him?
GREEN ARROW #28
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO
"We Can Be Heroes" blank variant cover available
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
"The Outsiders War" part 3! If you're still in shock over the end of last issue, just wait until you see happens next! Nothing could have prepared Green Arrow for this!
JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #3
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS
Art and cover by HOWARD PORTER
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The Flash is defeated. Green Lantern is in the clutches of Locus, a psychotic teenaged girl with the powers of God. And Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have been banished to a planet wide penal colony!
WONDER WOMAN #28
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by J.G. JONES
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The last time the First Born came for Olympus, it took the death of the God of War to stop him. And if Wonder Woman is now the God of War…and if the First Born is more determined than ever to claim his birthright…then things are about to get VERY violent indeed!
WORLDS' FINEST #20
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by R.B. SILVA and JOE WEEMS
Cover by EMANUALA LUPACCHINO
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Power Girl and Huntress come face to face with the Superman and Batman of the DC Universe for the first time in chapter 2 of "First Contact"! Continues in next month's BATMAN/SUPERMAN #9!
EARTH 2 #20
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art by BARRY KITSON
Cover by JAE LEE
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Superman's plans for Earth 2 finally come to light as Batman, Hawkgirl and Red Tornado join a new ally who could turn the tide in the war with Apokolips.
ANIMAL MAN #28
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
"Evolve or Die!" concludes as Animal Man marshals every last bit of power he has to protect his daughter from Brother Blood! But will it be enough to save Maxine and the Red — or will Buddy lose another child?
SWAMP THING #28
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art and cover by JAVI PINA
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
At last, the origin of the mysterious Capucine, including the revelation of the threat so deadly – it's enough to make a thousand-year-old assassin run for help! Plus, the fateful decision Swamp Thing made last issue will have consequences that he – and the world – could never have seen coming!
TEEN TITANS #28
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by TYLER KIRKHAM and ART THIBERT
Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by JASON PEARSON
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #8
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
The Worlds' Finest teams of two worlds meet at last in chapter 1 of "First Contact"! With Power Girl's abilities on the fritz, see what happens when her long-lost cousin Superman approaches her! And a major threat returns in a way you won't believe! Continues in this month's WORLDS' FINEST #8.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #5
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art and cover by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Faora has joined Zod – and now, Earth must kneel before their combined might! Even Superman and Wonder Woman can't stop their plan for the Phantom Zone!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #7
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:25 Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
1:50 Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:100 B&W Variant cover by JIM LEE
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
It's a rampage in the Batcave! It's come to this: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman against Wraith! Alone, they wouldn't have a chance – but they don't have much of one together, either! And all the while, Lex Luthor's machinations are clicking into place…
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
ACTION COMICS #28
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Who or what is the Ghost Soldier, and what mysterious ties does he have to The Man of Steel? Will he side with Superman as he is caught in the middle of the military's battle with subterranean monsters?
SUPERMAN #28
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art and cover by ED BENES
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by JEFF WAMESTER
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
A mysterious and powerful figure seeks The Man of Steel to join her against a threat coming to Earth. Plus: Sam Lane ascends to power, which makes him an even more formidable opponent for Superman.
SUPERBOY #28
Written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art by ANDRES GUINALDO and MARK IRWIN
Cover by RAFAEL SANDOVAL and NORM RAPMUND
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Superboy and his new team of unstable teen powerhouses must return to the present-day DC Universe to make sure Jon Lane Kent lives to see his plans come to fruition!
SUPERMAN: LOIS LANE #1
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by EMANUELLA LUPACCHINO
Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
One-shot • On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Lois Lane is known for chasing down stories — but what happens when the story is her family? As her father gains more power in the government, Lois's sister Lucy has become involved with a deadly drug scene! Meanwhile, Lois thought she was rid of the influence of Brainiac, but now she finds that the the computer tyrant of Colu is calling out to her again!
SUPERGIRL #28
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by YILDIRAY CINAR and RAY McCARTHY
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI and CAM SMITH
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
A RED LANTERN RING is coming to get Kara — and it will change her forever! No lie! Not an imaginary story! It's really going to happen! "Red Daughter of Krypton" starts here!
BATMAN #28
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by GREG CAPULLO and DANNY MIKI
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
ZERO YEAR: DARK CITY reaches its conclusion! The final chapter of Zero Year is almost upon us, and we've saved the best for last! What corners of Batman's past will be revealed? And how will they impact his very near future? Find out here!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
DETECTIVE COMICS #28
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by JASON FABOK
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! The Scarecrow makes the ultimate bid for control of Gotham City's citizens — so why is everybody so happy about it? Nothing is as it seems as the strange gets stranger in "Gothtopia," part 2 of 3.
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
BIRDS OF PREY #28
Written by CHRISTY MARX
Art by ROMANO MOLENAAR and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by JORGE MOLINA
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! Black Canary confronts Ra's al Ghul – who makes her an offer that could save her husband! Is she willing to pay the ultimate price?
BATWING #28
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by EDUARDO PANSICA and JULIO FERREIRA
Cover by MIKE McKONE
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! A blast from Batwing's past is back to menace him!
CATWOMAN #28
Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art by PATRICK OLLIFFE
Cover by TERRY DODSON and RACHEL DODSON
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Welcome to Gothtopia! Die happy! As Catbird carries on the fight for justice even without the help of her beloved Batman, she finds herself facing a great mystery: Who is Catwoman?
BATGIRL #28
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by ALEX GARNER
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by J.G. JONES
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
It's a hazardous reunion between Batgirl and the former Court of Owls assassin Strix as they face off against the lethal new threat known as Silver — the man who knows the secret of Gotham City's conspiracy of bats!
BATMAN AND TWO-FACE #28
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by MATTEO SCALERA
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
"The Big Burn" concludes! In the final showdown, Batman, Two-Face and Erin McKillen fight for their lives against Gotham City's united Mafiosi!
BATWOMAN #28
Written by MARC ANDREYKO
Art by JEREMY HAUN
Cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by DAVE JOHNSON
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
As Batwoman reels from Maggie's surprising revelation last issue, the two must work together to discover the secret of the Wolf Spider. Who hired him and what are his deadly plans for Gotham?
BATMAN: JOKER'S DAUGHTER #1
Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT
Art by MEGHAN HETRICK
Cover by GEORGES JEANTY
One-shot • On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Who is The Joker's Daughter? What horrors lurk in the mind of this deranged lunatic, and why is there more to her than meets the eye? More than just a crazy person who stumbled upon The Joker's face, more than just a woman with a mission, The Joker's Daughter sees herself as a woman on the path of greed, dominance and lordship over the Gotham Underground. This special issue tells a sordid tale in the life of one of DC's most popular new villains!
NIGHTWING #28
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art by RUSSELL DATURMAN
Cover by WILL CONRAD
1:25 Steampunk variant cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
On sale FEBRUARY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
All the sins of the past still haunt Nightwing. How can he make his peace with his old life if Gotham City won't leave him alone?
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #28
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Part one of a two-part story detailing the complex history of Dr. Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. Man-Bat! How does Man-Bat's past connect to Batman's future?
HARLEY QUINN #3
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by CHAD HARDIN
Cover by AMANDA CONNER and DAVE JOHNSON
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
It's Valentine's Day, and Harley is getting depressed watching happy couples walk by. Will a special gift from Poison Ivy turn things around for Harley?
TALON #16
Written by TIM SEELEY
Art by JORGE LUCAS
Cover by EMANUEL SIMEONI
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Calvin Rose must find a Lazarus Pit to bring himself back from the dead. But first he must fight another undead villain with the same notions: Lord Death Man!
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #28
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art and cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
On sale FEBRUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The Outlaws head off for a well-earned rest as Jason tries to rekindle his romance with Isabelle – but they are soon fighting for their lives against a new cartel!
ALL-STAR WESTERN #28
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by MORITAT
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale FEBRUARY 26 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+
Old West meets modern medicine! Are Hex's scars healed? Trapped in a future he's still coming to grips with, Jonah Hex confronts his own history as he uncovers a museum dedicated to the scarred bounty hunter's days in the Old West.
STORMWATCH #28
Written by JIM STARLIN
Art by YVEL GUICHET and LE BEAU UNDERWOOD
Cover by CHRIS BATISTA and LIVESAY
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Extremax and Jenny return to Earth as the final battle with the Kollective looms on the horizon!
THE MOVEMENT #9
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
Cover by RAGS MORALES
On sale FEBRUARY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Batgirl comes to Coral City in pursuit of a superhuman who is trying to join the Movement! And Burden's terrifying brother attempts to bring him back home and away from the influence of his friends!