AQUAMAN #19
Plot by EXCITER
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by JIM LEE
“THE WAR FOR ATLANTIS” part one “DROWNING IN PROPAGANDA”
Since Black Adam presented evidence that the throne of Atlantis rightfully passed to the founders of Kahndaq and, eventually, to him, his announced intention to “retake” the underwater city-states has been championed by allies of Vandal Savage’s “Light.”
Queen Bee of Bialya has pledged to give financial and military support to the campaign. Brion Markov of Markovia has been convinced to do the same. Many in the United States are also pressuring their leaders to support Kahndaq. Commodore “Technocrat” Murphy, youthful trillionaire behind “the Green Team,” has convinced millions to change their profile pic to the Kahndaq flag under the pretense that modern Atlanteans are oppressive aquatic occupiers. Meanwhile, King Orm, the “Ocean Master,” is demonized in the media as a merman-supremacist threat to the surface world and colloquially referred to as “Fish Hitler.” Atlantis has few allies… and even their own betray them!
Frenzylord Vulgaris of Bazilia, founded by the legendary shark-rider Bazil, is about to sign a treaty agreeing to be absorbed as part of Kahndaq. This would give Black Adam a foothold beneath the waves and a considerable Carcharodon cavalry. Can Mera and Crablad convince Bazilia not to abandon Atlantis… or will they become chum?
Meanwhile, Aquaman decides to act directly. He confronts Black Adam face-to-face to demand he cease hostilities before hot war breaks out. Yet last time they met, Arthur was the “Aquagod” and enjoyed the powers of Poseidon (see AQUAMAN #12). He’s since lost that divinity and doesn’t stand a chance against Black Adam as a mere mortal! However, Adam doesn’t know about his recent de-powering, and Aquaman’s life might just depend on keeping that secret…
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
BAT-WING #34
Writer: Malcolm Jones
Artist: Dexter Soy
Plotter: Marvell2100
THROUGH THE WIRE!
David is finally bringing his brother Isaac home with the help of Matu Ba, the therapist that helped Isaac at the Brahm Institute. There, David hopes to help him continue to recover from his ordeal as a child soldier who later became the serial killer Massacre! Did David make the right choice bringing his brother back or has he potentially brought one of the world's most dangerous killers back to Tinisha? And what does The Red Lion have in mind for Isaac as plays a mysterious game with the killer as his pawn?
Elsewhere, agents Kia Okura, Dakota Johnson and Rick Flagg continue their investigation into Lena Killian who they believe is responsible for the death of the dirty gov't agent Steve Trevor and for nearly killing Kia! But a woman as wealthy and powerful as Lena is not an easy target and her contacts inside the government of the DRC have been keeping her well aware of any investigation. So they can't go after her directly, instead they intend to hunt down the killer she hired, Ravager! Is Kia ready to face the woman who already nearly killed her once before?
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
DEADLY HANDS OF CONNOR HAWKE #34
Plotter: MARVELL2100
Writer: JEFF LEMIRE
Artist: ANDREA SORRENTINO
MOTHER'S DAY!
Naomi and Jax have just barely survived a brutal beating at the hands of Kilroy and Kimodo. They were both left for dead but fortunately for them they were found by Alba Garcia (Black Orchid), who trailed them ever since they left the states. Garcia and Naomi have a long history together as they were trained by Michael Cray also known as Deathblow (This guy spends a lot of time teaching people how to kill!). Garcia tells Naomi that she has a job if she's interested but they don't need the dead weight she's been dragging around. Before Jax can say anything, Naomi asks her what the job is. Garcia tells her that there is a situation in the city of Tinisha in the DRC that someone wants taken care of!
Back in the U.S., Connor and Avila return home to San Francisco from their time spent in Hawaii reconnecting. They've both been through a lot, each of them nearly dying and Connor finding out a little more about his past. He feels free now after confronting The Guild and there leader Richard Dragon. There are questions that still remain but he feels things that things are going in the right direction for him and Avila. So you can imagine his surprise when they enter their apartment only to find The Magus sitting there with Tasha al Asghul the woman who who claims to be Connors' mother!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
THE FLASH #34
Plot by EXCITER
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art by FRANK CHO
“S’KIDD MARKS”
Barry continues his undercover operation as “John Broome: Marathon Man” in the World Organization for Advancement of Humanity’s SD-1 speedster division, seemingly gaining the trust of W.O.A.H.’s Director, Captain Atom. But, somehow, his alter-ego has also gained a group of alien worshippers…
Apparently, at some point in the future, the Flash used the Speed Force to travel back in time to save Savothian society from destruction. As a result, he’s become a messianic figure with many man-dog-horse Savothians dedicating their entire lives to being like him… hence, S'kidd-Flash! Although S’kidd doesn’t recognize a disguised Barry as his messiah, he’s still happy to spread the good, fast word!
S'kidds'kakoth was genetically engineered in the womb to be a speedster, a holy-scientific honor among his kind that made him a sort of “chosen one” on Savoth, where a precious few could tap into the revered Speed Force. But it also came with responsibilities…
The enemies that the great Flash helped defeat in the past were never fully eradicated. Away from the advanced cities of Savoth, in the wilderness, there still dwelled… the Cheetahs! These speedy, cat-like savages would occasionally launch raiding parties and sporadic attacks - and it was S'kidd-Flash’s job to stop them! But when they kidnapped the daughter of the Savothian Arch-Scientist, could S’kidd rescue her? Or would his attempt be a failure that he’d spend the rest of his life trying to atone for?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99