https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-comics/dc-comics-august-2024-solicitations-covers/
It is an interesting month for a number of reasons. There is this big rumor that September is going to be another upheaval month for DC with the Scott Snyder led 'Absolute DC' supposedly coming out. I suppose that naming makes sense given the concurrent Absolute Power crossover in the main universe.
As for Absolute Power, I said in prior posts that I doubt I am getting this mini-series but this month's solicit reads intriguing enough that I might grab it.
Outside of that mega-crossover, there are some new mini-series being listed. There is another volume of DC Vs. Vampires and Dark Knights of Steel. I sort of like Vampires and I definitely enjoyed the first volume of Dark Knights but neither of these new series sound like something I'd be interested unfortunately. A Deathstroke-centric Knights? Not my cup of tea.
I don't know what to think of Gotham By Gaslight:The Kryptonian Age given that the solicits don't mention Kryptonians.
I don't know what to think of Gotham By Gaslight:The Kryptonian Age given that the solicits don't mention Kryptonians.
And two DC books I am collecting - Green Lantern War Journal and JSA - are both ending meaning my pull list is that much leaner with no new books to replace them.
Ah well. On to the Super-books.
Superman #17
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL
Variant covers by TONY S. DANIEL, STJEPAN ŠEJIĆ, and FRANCESCO MATTINA
After the traumatic events of Absolute Power #2, Superman and Zatanna trek into the darkest areas of the DC Universe to find a way to stop Waller and her growing army. Powerless and without magic, are they willing to make a deal with a devil to save the world?
Traumatic events? Someone dying?
Superman #17
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL
Variant covers by TONY S. DANIEL, STJEPAN ŠEJIĆ, and FRANCESCO MATTINA
After the traumatic events of Absolute Power #2, Superman and Zatanna trek into the darkest areas of the DC Universe to find a way to stop Waller and her growing army. Powerless and without magic, are they willing to make a deal with a devil to save the world?
Traumatic events? Someone dying?
Always interested in seeing Superman team-up with magic based characters and Zatanna is a favorite. So I'll be there. Glad to see Jamal Campbell back on the book. But I thought he was at Marvel now?
Batman/Superman World’s Finest #30
Written by MARK WAID
Art by GLEB MELNIKOV
Cover by DAN MORA
Get ready to see the Trinity—Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman—take part in their first adventure as a trio!
Lots to love here.
Written by MARK WAID
Art by GLEB MELNIKOV
Cover by DAN MORA
Get ready to see the Trinity—Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman—take part in their first adventure as a trio!
Lots to love here.
Waid has mined his version of DC history in this book showing us a Robin/Supergirl date, the origin of Magog, and even Batman/Superman teaming up for the first time. So why not give us the origin of the Trinity.
Great Mora cover. And I love Gleb Melnikov's art style.
Action Comics # 1068
Written by GAIL SIMONE and RAINBOW ROWELL
Art by EDDY BARROWS, DANNY MIKI, and CIAN TORMEY
Cover by EDDY BARROWS and DANNY MIKI
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and TERRY DODSON
Things go COSMICALLY wrong as Superman finds himself the champion in a galactic battle between TWO alien empires! The entire EARTH is held hostage as Superman fights to save CONTINENTS from utter destruction! Loads of guest stars, but as you haven’t seen them in a VERY LONG TIME! All this and LOTS MORE in part two of SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! Plus, Lois Lane, Editor-in-Chief, sidelines reporter Clark Kent. Will their marriage survive tough love?
Sounds like a hoot. I am hoping this is Gail Simone recapturing some of the energy she had on her first Birds of Prey run and even her Wonder Woman run.
Written by GAIL SIMONE and RAINBOW ROWELL
Art by EDDY BARROWS, DANNY MIKI, and CIAN TORMEY
Cover by EDDY BARROWS and DANNY MIKI
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and TERRY DODSON
Things go COSMICALLY wrong as Superman finds himself the champion in a galactic battle between TWO alien empires! The entire EARTH is held hostage as Superman fights to save CONTINENTS from utter destruction! Loads of guest stars, but as you haven’t seen them in a VERY LONG TIME! All this and LOTS MORE in part two of SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! Plus, Lois Lane, Editor-in-Chief, sidelines reporter Clark Kent. Will their marriage survive tough love?
Sounds like a hoot. I am hoping this is Gail Simone recapturing some of the energy she had on her first Birds of Prey run and even her Wonder Woman run.
Any time 'loads of guest stars' are promised, I am there.
Absolute Power #2
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by STEPHEN BLISS, LUCIO PARRILLO, TYLER KIRKHAM, NATHAN SZERDY, and SIMONE DI MEO
Raised UV variant cover by BEN OLIVER ($7.99 US)
SIEGE OF THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE!
In the aftermath of Amanda Waller’s total victory, the metahumans of the DC universe have been depowered, scattered to the wind, and are reeling from critical defeat across the planet. But the resistance lives on. Any heroes not rounded up by the TRINITY OF EVIL have rendezvoused at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude…but even this sanctuary of peace and hope is not safe from Waller’s blitzkrieg. The precog known as Dreamer has pointed Waller’s weapons to the frozen tundra where our heroes lick their wounds…and the shocker general leading Waller’s charge to raze the fortress to the ground will leave you breathless. It’s underdog versus complete global domination in this epic second installment of the ABSOLUTE POWER saga!
How can I not read a book called 'Siege of the Fortress of Solitude'.
Absolute Power #2
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by STEPHEN BLISS, LUCIO PARRILLO, TYLER KIRKHAM, NATHAN SZERDY, and SIMONE DI MEO
Raised UV variant cover by BEN OLIVER ($7.99 US)
SIEGE OF THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE!
In the aftermath of Amanda Waller’s total victory, the metahumans of the DC universe have been depowered, scattered to the wind, and are reeling from critical defeat across the planet. But the resistance lives on. Any heroes not rounded up by the TRINITY OF EVIL have rendezvoused at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude…but even this sanctuary of peace and hope is not safe from Waller’s blitzkrieg. The precog known as Dreamer has pointed Waller’s weapons to the frozen tundra where our heroes lick their wounds…and the shocker general leading Waller’s charge to raze the fortress to the ground will leave you breathless. It’s underdog versus complete global domination in this epic second installment of the ABSOLUTE POWER saga!
How can I not read a book called 'Siege of the Fortress of Solitude'.
Not much more here other than pumping Amanda Waller's tires. Wonder who is in the Fortress at the time of the siege. Interesting variant with an armored Supergirl.
Is the traumatic event here the death of Supergirl? Wouldn't put it past DC.
Power Girl #12
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Variant covers by CHUMA HILL and STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Axel’s betrayal! After a disastrous first date, Power Girl’s suitor’s true colors are revealed. Can a high-flying fantasy do-over make things right between the two? Or will Axel be dumped faster than Streaky’s litter box?
Will I still be reading this book in 3 months? I don't know. But seriously, Yanick Paquette can do no wrong in my book. Great cover.
Kneel Before Zod #8
Written by JOE CASEY
Art by DAN McDAID
Cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
Variant cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
Three simple words: Zod versus Sinestro! The sins of the fathers burn like a cosmic wildfire in both of their hearts! Only against each other does that rage find full expression—but will they destroy the universe before they can destroy each other?
Looks like Zod has healed. Given the 'Sinister Sons' book I suppose these two eventually needed to meet.
Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
Art by TRAVIS MOORE
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Variant covers by CHUMA HILL and STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Axel’s betrayal! After a disastrous first date, Power Girl’s suitor’s true colors are revealed. Can a high-flying fantasy do-over make things right between the two? Or will Axel be dumped faster than Streaky’s litter box?
Will I still be reading this book in 3 months? I don't know. But seriously, Yanick Paquette can do no wrong in my book. Great cover.
Written by JOE CASEY
Art by DAN McDAID
Cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER
Variant cover by LUCIO PARRILLO
Three simple words: Zod versus Sinestro! The sins of the fathers burn like a cosmic wildfire in both of their hearts! Only against each other does that rage find full expression—but will they destroy the universe before they can destroy each other?
Looks like Zod has healed. Given the 'Sinister Sons' book I suppose these two eventually needed to meet.
This is a rage-filled book for sure. Hoping the bits of character we get continue.
My Adventures With Superman #3
Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
Art by PABLO M COLLAR
Cover by LI CREE
Variant cover by JAHNOY LINDSAY
With Clark Kent arrested by Team Seven, he’ll need to figure out a way to use his powers and keep Amazo hidden, but will his identity as Superman be revealed in the process?!
I hope this reads 'all ages' so I can share it.
Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
Art by PABLO M COLLAR
Cover by LI CREE
Variant cover by JAHNOY LINDSAY
With Clark Kent arrested by Team Seven, he’ll need to figure out a way to use his powers and keep Amazo hidden, but will his identity as Superman be revealed in the process?!
I hope this reads 'all ages' so I can share it.
Anyways, two less books on the list! Not a good sign.
Not much to get excited about there. And another fantasy issue of Power Girl - why doesn’t the writer just pitch DC on whatever it is she really wants to write, a YA Amethyst or whatever. She’s obviously utterly uninterested in actual Power Girl.
ReplyDeleteThe cover of the Zero Hour 30th Anniversary Special has Supergirl and the Fatal Five on it. I might get it because Dan Jurgens is involved and his The Batman: First Knight series is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I can work up the indignation to even hate-read any of this rubbish.
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