DC COMICS FOC - 5/14

by Wes Greer on May 11, 2023

DC Comics on FOC – 5/14



Dark Knights of Steel #11
(W) Tom Taylor (A) Yasmine Putri (CA) Dan Mora
The Trinity have united under a banner of hope as they go to war against the White Martian threat in this penultimate chapter! But how deep has the betrayal fractured the tentative alliance? Can bitter differences be set aside to save the planet?
Due Date: 3/23/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194136566401111
DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL #11 (OF 12) CVR A DAN MORA


BATMAN #136
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Belen Ortega (CA) Jorge Jimenez
Failsafe and Red Mask have forever changed Batman, and Gotham isn't as welcoming as it once was. Can Batman remind them who he is? Can he remind...Catwoman? The future of the Bat-books starts here, and everyone's world is about to explode!
BATMAN #136 CVR A JORGE JIMENEZ

POISON IVY #13 
(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Marcio Takara, Guillem March, Kelley Jones, and A.L. Kaplan (CA) Jessica Fong
There sure is nothing quite like a romantic night with your sweetie in the swamp to make your mouth water. It’s the dawn of a new day as Pamela Isley makes her return to Harley and Gotham City with a lovestruck Janet-from-HR in tow. The tension’s so thick you could cut it with a fan boat’s propeller! In commemoration of the incredible first year of Poison Ivy’s series and the viridescent villain’s return home, this special issue features a ferocious quartet of classic and new Gotham City artists!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194137625701311
POISON IVY #13 CVR A JESSICA FONG

JOKER UNCOVERED #1 (ONE SHOT)
(A) Various (CA) Lee Bermejo
Lowlifes, creeps, and scoundrels, it's your Uncle Joker here. You know art can come from many places. And most great art is about truly despicable people, like me. In that spirit, you should buy The Joker: Uncovered to see a murderer's row of the world's greatest comic book artists commit my beautiful image to dozens of wonderful variant covers, all collected in one place for the very first time. Expand your mind a little bit, and take in some good art.
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194138069800111
JOKER UNCOVERED #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A LEE BERMEJO

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN JON KENT #4 (OF 6) 
(W) Tom Taylor (A/CA) Clayton Henry
The faces are familiar, but the situation is a nightmare. Jon Kent finds himself on an Earth where his friends and loved ones are at war--a place where his personal heroes fight each other for control of the world. What will he do when he discovers that this world's version of his father, Clark Kent, is on the verge of becoming a dictator?
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194137949400411
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN JON KENT #4 (OF 6) CVR A CLAYTON HENRY

STEELWORKS #1 (OF 6) 
(W) Michael Dorn (A) Sami Basri (CA) Clay Mann
FORGING THE FUTURE! The Metropolis of the future is here today, but can it survive a terrorist who's out for revenge against its builder--John Henry Irons, a.k.a. Steel--and his company, Steelworks...and who possesses secrets that could undo everything John has worked so hard to build? While John's professional life is firing on all cylinders, his personal life is even better, as his on-again, off-again relationship with Lana Lang might be back on, permanently. Now he must decide whether it's time to give up being Steel once and for all. But does John even know who he would be without his superhero identity? How does the other Steel--John's niece, Natasha Irons--feel about his momentous decision? And does any of that matter if Steelworks crumbles around him when he lacks the superpowers to fight back? Writer Michael Dorn (the voice of Steel in Superman: The Animated Series) teams up with artist Sami Basri (Harley Quinn, Catwoman) to bring you the next chapter of Steel's saga in this not-to-be missed six-issue miniseries!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194138015500111
STEELWORKS #1 (OF 6) CVR A CLAY MANN

SHAZAM #2
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Dan Mora
Shazam versus S-H-A-Z-A-M! Billy Batson was given the powers of the gods by the Wizard Shazam--but Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury never gave the Wizard their permission. Displeased with how Billy is representing them, the disgruntled gods engage in a six-way fight for sole control of the World's Mightiest Mortal...or, if they get their way, the World's Mightiest Puppet. May the craftiest god win!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194138048300211
SHAZAM #2 CVR A DAN MORA


FLASH #800
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Taurin Clarke
Written by Jeremy Adams, Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Geoff Johns, and Simon Spurrier Art by Fernando Pasarin & Oclair Albert, Todd Nauck, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Scott Kolins, and Mike Deodato Jr. An oversize anniversary issue concludes writer Jeremy Adams's acclaimed tenure, with special guests Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, and Geoff Johns joining the celebration! As the Adams run races to the finish line, get a prelude to the new Dawn of DC chapter of the Fastest Man Alive's adventures from the dream team of Simon Spurrier (Coda, Detective Comics) and Mike Deodato Jr. (Avengers)!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194134184280011
FLASH #800 CVR A TAURIN CLARKE

DC PRIDE THROUGH THE YEARS #1 (ONE SHOT)
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Derek Charm
Written by Greg Rucka, William Messner-Loebs, Steve Orlando, Vita Ayala, and Tim Sheridan Art by J.H. Williams III, Greg LaRocque, Jamal Campbell, and Cian Tormey Take a journey through over 30 years of fan-favorite LGBTQIA+ characters in the DC Universe with this collection that not only remembers and celebrates three landmark issues of days past but also teases exciting new stories yet to come! DC Pride: Through the Years collects: The Flash #53 (1991), in which villain-turned-hero Pied Piper comes out to his friend the Flash and helps thwart a dastardly villain Detective Comics #854 (2009), the thrilling beginning of Batwoman's first solo series, which would launch her into stardom Supergirl #19 (2018), which tells the story of Lee Serano--a nonbinary teenager who befriends the Girl of Steel An all-new story starring Alan Scott, which will light the way to his next great adventure as Green Lantern!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/13/2023
UPC: 76194138123700111
DC PRIDE THROUGH THE YEARS #1 (ONE SHOT)
PEACEMAKER TRIES HARD #2 (OF 6) 

PEACEMAKER TRIES HARD #2 (OF 6) CVR A KRIS ANKA (MR)
This product is returnable from 8/1/2023 to 8/31/2023.
Retail: $4.99 Discount: 35% Price: $3.2435 Trim: COMIC 6 5/8" x 10 3/16"
0423DC148 | APR237148 | DCC23040148 | DC Comics
(W) Kyle Starks (A) Steve Pugh (CA) Kris Anka
The Brain has given Peacemaker no choice but to complete a dangerous mission on his behalf, but he won't have to kick bad-guy butt on his own. With Monsieur Mallah at his side, Peacemaker breaks into the secret base of General Immortus to steal some super-villain DNA. What starts as the team-up you never knew you wanted takes a surprising turn that could leave Peacemaker facedown in a pool of his own blood!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194137819000211
PEACEMAKER TRIES HARD #2 (OF 6) CVR A KRIS ANKA (MR)



STATIC TEAM-UP ANANSI #1 (ONE SHOT) 
(W) Evan Narcisse (A) Charles Stewart Iii (CA) Nikolas Draper-Ivey
In a story set before the events of Static: Shadows of Dakota, the Static Shock animated series fan-favorite African superhero Anansi pays a visit to Dakota City, investigating a supernatural disturbance...but he's going to need Static's help to explore the occult side of the Milestone Universe!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194138124400111
STATIC TEAM-UP ANANSI #1 (ONE SHOT) CVR A NIKOLAS DRAPER-IVEY


LAZARUS PLANET HC
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) David Marquez
Written by Mark Waid, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nicole Maines, Leah Williams, Greg Pak, and others Art by Riccardo Federici, Mike Perkins, Jack Herbert, Scott Godlewski, Skylar Patridge, and others Spinning out of the pages of Batman vs. Robin comes an event that changes the DCU forever...Lazarus Planet! The Lazarus volcano has erupted, releasing clouds of its unique lava into the atmosphere and causing bizarre and dangerous rainstorms all over the world. Those who survive exposure to the storms are transformed: those without superpowers gain powers, and those who had powers before--including some of the DC Universe's heaviest hitters--find their abilities amplified or changed in unexpected ways...or both! With Batman out of commission, it's up to Robin to assemble the world's greatest heroes to stop the storm and defeat the deadly villains who caused it. Collecting Lazarus Planet: Alpha, Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton, Lazarus Planet: We Once Were Gods, Lazarus Planet: Legends Reborn, Lazarus Planet: Next Evolution, Lazarus Planet: Dark Fate, and Lazarus Planet: Omega!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 8/8/2023
ISBN: 9781779523334
LAZARUS PLANET HC


BLUE BEETLE GRADUATION DAY TP ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION
(W) Josh Trujillo (A/CA) Adrian Gutierrez
Jaime Reyes has a lot to juggle. Whether it's his finals for senior year or a new villain tearing up El Paso, he is always torn between two worlds. But after his worlds come crashing together at his high school graduation, nothing will ever be the same. A message from the Reach bombards Jaime's scarab, Khaji Da, and it starts throwing off his connection to the device. And as if that weren't enough, his parents and friends are pressuring him about his next steps in life. But what's hidden here on Earth that's drawing the Reach back? And where did this Fadeaway come from? Can Jaime find balance in his life and rise to become a true hero, or is it curtains for Blue Beetle? Collects Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #1-6.
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 8/1/2023
ISBN: 9781779523242
BLUE BEETLE GRADUATION DAY TP ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION

SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU #122
(W) Derek Fridolfs (A) Randy Elliott (CA) Derek Fridolfs
After years of private lessons, Daphne is ready to perform at her piano recital held at the Coolsville Civic Auditorium. But her practice turns petrifying when the puckish Pan makes his appearance. Can the gang catch the mythological creature before Daphne's concert debut becomes her final performance?
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194129812212211

SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU #122


JOKER THE MAN WHO STOPPED LAUGHING #9


(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico - Francesco Francavilla (CA) Carmine Di Giandomenico
What's big and scary and lives in the sewers? In Gotham City, a lot of things. But the Joker is going to war with the biggest scariest of them all--Killer Croc! Plus, Red Hood is being set up to take a fall at Blackgate Prison...and his only hope of survival may just be someone from his past.
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 6/6/2023
UPC: 76194137651600911
JOKER THE MAN WHO STOPPED LAUGHING #9 CVR A CARMINE  DI GIANDOMENICO

BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS BY PETER J TOMASI OMNIBUS HC
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Various (CA) Doug Mahnke - Jaime Mendoza
Art by Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, Jaime Mendoza, and others Writer Peter J. Tomasi's prolific Detective Comics run raised the stakes for the Dark Knight's adventures in Gotham City. Together with artists Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, and others, Tomasi crafted numerous iconic storylines--such as Mythology, Medieval, and Cold Dark World--that pushed Batman and his rogues to the edge, blurring the lines between heroes and villains. This volume collects Detective Comics #994-999, #1001-1016, #1018-1033, Detective Comics Annual #2-3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1, and a story from Detective Comics #1000 and Detective Comics (New 52) #27.
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 8/8/2023
ISBN: 9781779521255
BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS BY PETER J TOMASI OMNIBUS HC 


ICON & ROCKET SEASON ONE TP
(W) Reginald Hudlin - Leon Chills (A) Doug Braithwaite (CA) Taurin Clarke
When Raquel Ervin discovered a centuries-old alien living in her city, she had no idea she was awakening a power that would make the world tremble...and transform the pair of them into the superheroes Icon and Rocket! When they declare war on the drug trade, their actions topple a chain of dominoes that nearly unravels the global economy and brings an extraterrestrial killer into their own homes. Collects Milestone Returns: Infinite Edition #0 and Icon & Rocket: Season One #1-6.
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 7/25/2023
ISBN: 9781779520234

ICON & ROCKET SEASON ONE TP


JOKER TP VOL 02
(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Guillem March - Francesco Francavilla
Following the events of The Joker Vol. 1 (Infinite Frontier and the Joker War), the Joker is on the run, and now he's off to Europe?! Jim Gordon pursues the madman, but the seeds of doubt begin to sprout...if the Joker didn't gas Arkham Asylum, who did? And what's the next move for Vengeance, daughter of Bane? This story will leave you searching for answers at every turn--and even questioning whether Gordon will risk his own life to save...the Joker? Collects The Joker #6-9 and The Joker 2021 Annual!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 7/25/2023
ISBN: 9781779520241

JOKER TP VOL 02

SPY VS SPY OMNIBUS HC (2023 EDITION)

The diabolical duo of double-cross and deceit return to print in this omnibus collecting 50 years of Spy vs. Spy strips from the pages of MAD. Featuring rare interviews with creator Antonio Prohias, biographical and historical essays, Prohias family photos, unpublished and never-before-seen preliminary sketches, artist tributes, and more, this rib-tickling volume is a feast for the eyes and the funny bone!
Due Date: 4/27/2023 / FOC: 5/14/2023 / In-Store: 10/31/2023
ISBN: 9781779524249

SPY VS SPY OMNIBUS HC (2023 EDITION)
 

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