ACTION COMICS #11
Plot by NX01A
Writing & Art by ADAM HUGHES
'The Superman Challenge' Part 3 'AC/DC'
•Since citizens of Metropolis can't remember who Superman is, a red-caped saviour and a bat-like vigilante team up to protect the city in his absence.
•BIZARRA and WOMAN-BAT are on the job but their erratic and violent methods have a 50/50 chance of killing innocent New Year's shoppers while trying to save them.
•Enter a new Dynamic Duo! He was raised by lions in Africa! She's an Amazon with a bondage fetish from Earth-2's Damnation Island! Between his explosive catarangs and her Lasso of Domination, can Metropolis survive being saved by CATMAN and SUPERWOMAN?
•Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #11!
32 PGS./Rated T...$3.99
AQUAMAN #3
Plot by EXCITER
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by JIM LEE
“THE THRONE OF ATLANTIS”
After barely surviving an assassination attempt, Arthur Curry finally arrives in the capital city of Poseidonis - and in the Atlantan Royal Palace! His half-brother, the “Ocean Master” Orm, awaits him with grim tidings about the state of their once great Kingdom. Atlantis is fractured, with only Xebel and now, thanks to Aquaman, the Brine remaining loyal. Yet numerous other independent states are operating throughout the Underwater:
Tritonis, a city-state second in size only to Poseidonis, populated by mer-people with fishlike lower bodies.
Tuatha De Danann, eschewing technology in favor of natural magics.
Thierna Na Oge, an offshoot of Tuatha De Danann with a willingness to explore darker spellcraft.
The Fisherman Kingdom, its denizens more fish than man.
Idilyst, pacifists living in self-exile.
Hidden Valley, a technologically-advanced lot of rugged individualists.
Bazilia, named after the legendary shark-rider Bazil, proud warriors.
Maarzon, a largely barren territory inhabited by barbarians.
Oceanid, the only city-state not on Earth, originally a colony on a world completely covered by water.
Hy-Basil, icy cold-weather survivalists.
Khe-Wannantu, the ever dry-land.
Mu, the notorious “city of villains.”
And finally, the Trench, a monstrous collective of cannibalistic creatures that, if left undirected, consume everything in their path.
Each place has its problems. Each place must be helped and convinced to come back under Atlantis’ umbrella. The only question is, where does Aquaman start?
Across the world, in the nation of Khandaq, a spy cautiously whispers intelligence into the ear of the nation’s supreme leader. Black Adam understands a fractured Atlantis is better for his nation, and has already spent considerable money and influence to keep it that way. So if Aquaman threatens the prosperity of Khandaq... then Aquaman must die!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
BAT-WING #18
Written By Malcolm Jones
Art By Ben Oliver
Plot By Marvell2100
BOYZ IN THE CONGO!
10 years ago, David, his brother Isaac and other young boys were forced to become child soldiers in the African Revolutionary Militia. A select few among them were sent overseas to train with The Guild, a deadly assassin organization, to become even more proficient killers. Along with the two brothers another child named Diku Motan was sent to train with The Guild. There, they learned to become some of the deadliest assassins The Guild produced. However Diku was the best of them all, earning the nickname "The Red Lion" because of his fierceness. Years later after their escape from ARM, Isaac was missing presumed dead, David became an agent of the government of The Congo and Diku changed his name to Matthew Bland and became President of Buredunia.
Today, David has come face-to-face with Matthew for the first time since those many years ago when they were nothing more than killers on a leash. Back then, they were all close but now things are different. David looks to atone for his past, Isaac became a serial killer but Matthew hasn't changed. He still has that fierceness and even today, he calls himself The Red Lion. Now, he is the leader of country that looks to become a power in the world. And David knows full well that power and ambition is a dangerous combination!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
DEADLY HANDS OF CONNOR HAWKE #18
Plotter: MARVELL2100
Writer: JEFF LEMIRE
Artist: ANDREA SORRENTINO
"MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT!'
Billy Badass vs Connor Hawke! Now that The Magus is dead, there's no one left to protect Connor and with his death, Billy will cement his place as The Guild's greatest assassin! Connor, still angry at The Magus' betrayal checks on the unconscious Jax and Naomi. Billy demands that he stand and face him as he flashes his sword. Unarmed, Connor tells Billy to walk away from both him and The Guild, there is no need for them to fight.
Billy calls him a coward and lunges at him with his sword, seeking to end the fight with a swift, brutal stroke. Connor calmly steps aside, easily dodging the blow but not striking back. Again he warns Billy to leave, he has no wish to fight him. However Billy continues his attack, determined to kill his rival. For what seems like an eternity Billy attacks Connor, who only uses defensive moves, never looking to strike back. An enraged Billy tells Connor unless he fights him, he will kill Jax and Naomi. Suddenly, Connor becomes angry as he looks at Billy with a stare that could kill death! As Billy rushes towards him, he executes the Zhang Zho maneuver, striking Billy on his spine, effectively crippling him. As he gathers his fallen friends, he listens as Billy curses him while lying helplessly on the ground. Connor walks away and thinks that this is another soul lost because of The Guild.
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
DETECTIVE COMICS #11
Plot by NX01A
Writing & Art by MILO MANARA
'AC/DC' Part 2 'Variable Speed'
•The citizens of Gotham, unlike those of Metropolis, all remember their defender. Unfortunately, they all remember the dark knight dying in battle against suave sociopath BRUCE WAYNE! Wayne remains on the run while Batman's remains remain somewhere in Gotham Harbour. Who remains to save Gotham?
•With BIZARRA and WOMAN-BAT defeated and 2021 in Metropolis nearly ruined before it barely began, the new Dynamic Duo of CATMAN and SUPERWOMAN race to Gotham to catch bad girls who have all the ladies buzzing!
•The TOY MISTRESS, WHITE RABBIT, and LIVEWIRE have Gotham's social butterflies trembling with their exclusive electrostim X-mas gifts, and the devices have taken control of their users' bodies and minds!
•Can Catman's feline herding talents and Superwoman's shibari skills restrain the raunchy debutantes' debauchery long enough to destroy the master device wirelessly controlling their every lecherous move? Will commandos dressed as rubber rabbits hurling fragmentation eggs and leather-clad henchwomen firing hails of bullets stand between the Trembling Trio and vigorous punishment at the firm hands of the new Dynamic Duo?
•If Superwoman incorporates this villainous vibratory innovation into her experimental portal back to Earth-2, will Catman come with her when she finishes?
32 PGS./Rated M...$3.99