DC New Dawn July Solicits!

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Welcome to the DCU: New Dawn! A creative and interactive fantasy football styled game where the DC Universe is placed into the hands of you, its fans both long time and new. At its origins, a group of plotters convened and drafted characters, writers and artists, bringing them together in titles that sated their appetites, tickled their fancy and will (hopefully) pique your interest. To the relaunch weary worry not! This is not an actual division of DC Comics’ line, but a fun activity that anyone can take part in!

Listed below are the solicits our plotters have provided for this month. Like any good comic book store (or digital shopping web page, this is the 21st century!) you have the chance to peruse and purchase any title you like. Of course, we don't accept cash, debit or credit...because all of the books are free! The prices are there to give you an idea of what to build your budget around. While we would appreciate you buying all of the books, try to play this as if using your own monthly budget. Be sure to check out which of your favorite characters are featured in these stories by looking at our older overview page and our creator's discussion thread.

Books have been divided into four categories: the Dawn of the Braves (super heroes),the new Dawn of the Bats (for all your Batman related needs), the Dawn of the Damned (vigilantes and anti-heroes), Dawn of the Forgotten (mystical, magical, space and science adventures) and Dawn of the Universe (space related).

At the end of July purchasing will be closed the purchases will be tallied. Books that receive low purchase numbers may be put on the chopping block as decided by our plotters and, of course, you dear readers.
To see where these plot lines began, check out our June Solicitations. And if you have any questions or comments, feel free to post them here or on our Creator’s Discussion thread if you want to participate next month. Thanks for reading!

This month on New Dawn:

[WhitOro]

DAWN OF THE BRAVES
They keep our cities safe, our world unharmed, they are our greatest heroes!

ALL FLASH COMICS #5 (of 5) ***FINAL ISSUE!***
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Plot by GREEN GRIFFIN
Art by BRIAN HURTT
“Open Tryouts” Final Act: Run!
For the last two weeks Captain Cold and the Rogues held a contest for an open spot on their team. Doctor Polaris, Everyman, Echo, Inque, and Spellbinder each took on the Flash to earn this spot to boost their name, unfortunately for them the Flash proved to be too much. Now the five wannabe rogues have banded together with the original Rogues to once and fall all defeat the Flash. Wally must run faster than he ever has before now that he has an army of Rogues after him, can Wally defeat them or will this be the last day Keystone has seen of the Flash?
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

BLUE BEETLE/STATIC SHOCK #3
Written by TONY BEDARD
Plotted by CDGODIN
Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL
"Arena", Part 3: "Crossroads"
The penultimate chapter of “Arena”! So, Blue Beetle and Static are working together to defeat the mastermind... but they aren’t even certain they can find him, much less defeat him. Or should I say them....
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

BOOSTER GOLD: GOLDSTAR #3 (of 3) ***FINAL ISSUE***
Written by DAN JURGENS
Plotted by SPORTSGUY831
Art by GUILLEM MARCH
"The Greatest Hero The World Will Never Know"
Saving the world like only a celebrity can. Flying up to save the world with Skeets, Booster Gold realized that fame wasn't what he really wanted, it was being a hero. All of the alien attacks that happened, were they real, or scripted? Well Booster is ready to get back at his producers for all the mayhem they caused, and boy will he enjoy his sweet revenge, but will he give up everything he just earned, just to get even or finally become a true hero? Find out in this extra sized conclusion to this heart-pounding, thrilling mini-series.
40 pgs/ Rated T $3.99

CHANGELING ***CANCELLED SERIES***

CODENAME: V FOR VICTORY #4 (of 7)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Plot by HIGHWAYGUY
Art by LEE GARBETT
"BEATS THE HEART OF A LION"
Come, all you jolly tinner boys! Codename: V travels to Cornwall to investigate mysterious claims of ritual killings and demonic sightings near the ruins of the Dartmoor tin mines. The presence of a dark cult, the Tree of Sephirot, soon becomes apparent. Evil sorcery curses the land. Codename: V cannot act without damning the innocent. But when Sally Sonic is kidnapped by the cult, her adopted father, Lionheart, will not be held to reason. A gung-ho charge, and an all-or-nothing battle, is all that stands between here and damnation. But for Blackbriar Thorn, the Tree of Sephirot's savior, all is going according to plan!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

EARTH-17: TEAM INFINITY #1 (of 6) ***ALL NEW MINISERIES!***
Written by JEFF LEMIRE & MARK WAID
Plot by CLAIRAUDIENT FREEDOM SOLDIER
Art by STEPHANE ROUX
Double-sized first issue!
44 000 years ago, a magically powered interdimensional vessel landed somewhere in what would later be called Mongolia. History has forgotten the name of this vessel, the Ark of Fate. The people of that place and time, the Denisovans, boarded the ark and left earth. Today, they're back to reclaim their earth and purge it of the "Homo Sapien disease" as they have done time and time again on other parallel earths. Can Wally West and Team Infinity overcome the wrath of the Denisovans?!
64 PGS./Rated T...$4.99

GREEN ARROW #1 (of 6) ***ALL NEW MINISERIES!!!***
Written by BRAD MELTZER
Plot by HIGHWAYGUY
Art by PHIL HESTER
"ARCHER’S PARADOX" Part 1 "BLOODY BLACKJACK"
You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em! Oliver Queen has always been a gambling man. Of course, back then, it was all about the selfish desire of humiliation and wild lust. But since the island, that moment in time when everything changed, he gambles with his life. Now, the stakes have been raised. Jeremy Tell has laid his cards on the table. It's all, or nothing. However, this is no mere card game. The fate of Star City's Emerald Archer hangs in the balance. It's Green Arrow versus Double Down in the ultimate game of chance as the underworld rises up. And the cards are firmly stacked against our hero!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

LOIS LANE LOOKS AT… #2
Written by G WILLOW WILSON
Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN
Art by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
“Journey to the Center of the Earth!”
The outspoken urban hero known as Green Arrow stands accused of killing an innocent bystander and is wanted by all law enforcement authorities. Desperate to ensure there is no costume prejudice one way or the other in the apprehension and trial of the emerald archer, Lois and her crew decide to find him themselves before anyone else. Plus there’s got to be a story in there somewhere.
At the cost of an awkward dinner with Dad, Lois is lead to her first clue: a missing air force officer, Lt Col. Travis Morgan. Simple missing persons case, right? If so, how come Lois and her crew need the help of Cave Carson and his incredible ride, the Mighty Mole? And how big of a story does Lois get when she reaches Skartaris, a land inside the Earth!!
32 pgs/Rated T+ $2.99

THE HOOD #4 (of 4) ***FINAL ISSUE***
Written by LEAH MOORE
Plot by HIGHWAYGUY
Art by STEVE PARKHOUSE
"ONCE MORE INTO THE FLAME"
Death Dinosaur is back! But this time, he isn't alone. Lady Vic, master assassin, has been hired as his champion. And her target is none of than the Hood himself. But not to kill him. No. That would be far too painless. Lady Vic's mission is to frame him. To undo the justice that the Hood stands for and tear his good name to shreds. The ultimate act of revenge. And, as the citizens of the Capital believe just what they are meant to, the Hood is backed into a corner. But rather than submit, to embrace defeat, he intends to make one final stand of defiance. Witness the savage final battle between George and the Dragon!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Plotted by CDGODIN
Art by GARY FRANK
“The Might of Black Adam”, Part 1: “Wisdom”
After the tragic losses of all their parents in a plane crash, Eugene Choi, Pedro Pena, Mary Batson, Freddy Freeman, Billy Batson, and Darla Dudley find themselves together in a foster home. Of course, with six very different children in one house, things can get very troublesome... especially when a magic wizard named Shazam visits them...
Plus, witness the origin of Black Adam as Dr. Sivana starts excavating ancient Egyptian ruins...
40 pgs/Rated T $3.99

TEEN TITANS #7
Written by TIM SEELEY
Plot by GREEN GRIFFIN
Art by MARCUS TO
“Night of the Banshee” Part 1 of 5
Tim has finally assembled his team, now consisting former crook, Icicle Jr, an Egyptian witch, Jinx, and the living entity of Hope, Adara. The team first mission, Investigate a distress call Supergirl left on her cousin Superboy phone. When the team arrives at Smallvile, they are shocked to find a beaten and confused Kara. Who or what could have done this to a Kryptonian, but most of all where is everyone in Smallvile?
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

WONDER WOMAN #8
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Plotted by WHITORO
Art by KENNETH ROCAFORT
The Truth Saga Part 1
An ancient and forgotten artifact, stolen from the temple dedicated to the Goddess Hera, is the key to unlock The Truth. Whoever holds the Truth, possesses the power to rule over the minds of every living being on every plane of existence. But who’s the thief? Where is he hiding? Wonder Woman is forced to team-up with her worst enemies, in a battle between good and evil that could undermine the very fabric of reality.
32 PGS./Rated T $2.99

THE NEW JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!***
Written by KURT BUSIEK & MARK WAID
Plot by GLOBAL HONORED
Art by GARY FRANK
Special Alternate Cover "Doc Savage meets Superman" by ALEX ROSS
"Brainiac Saga Part I: Man of Steel, Man of Bronze"
The Earth is in imminent danger. Our world now reliant on technology, computers, electronics and artificial intelligence to function has made itself ripe for conquest by the most advanced intelligence in the known universe. The legendary Doc Savage, man of action, man of science, has discovered that our greatest threat and worst fear is knocking at the door. All signs point to HIS arrival: electromagnetic distrubances, power outages, communications disruptions, weapon malfunctions, the abduction and misappropriation of the internet itself - a colder, superior lifeform ready to conquer and enslave us all, using our own technological advances against us.... BRAINIAC IS HERE!
Now our only hope lies with the combined talents of Earth's Finest Super-Heroes to rise up to the greatest challenge our world has faced. Doc Savage assembles a New Justice League - the criminologist speedster Barry Allen, the mistress of magic Zatanna, the mighty and malleable Plastic Man, the sonic pitched super spy known as the Black Canary, the man machine himself Cyborg and a champion who is all too familiar with world enslavement - Superman! Witness the dawning of a new era. The New Justice League flies into action this JULY.
42PGS./Rated T...$3.99

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!***
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO & FRANCIS MANAPUL
Plotted by CDGODIN
Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL
“The Legions of Darkseid”, Part 1: “Man of the Atom”
Guy Gardner is returning from patrol of the sector when he finds something sinister entering the solar system. And, being Guy, what do you think he tries to do? Defeat the legions of Darkseid single-handedly, that’s what! Will he be able to survive his own arrogance? Or will the appearance of a certain Captain save him from his death? Find out in the spectacular first issue of JLI!
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

[WhitOro]

DAWN OF THE BATS
Today Gotham, tomorrow the world! For Batman and his army the war on crime knows no limits!

BATMAN #7
Written by JUDD WINICK
Plotted by SHAGGYDOO
Art and cover by ANDY KUBERT
"darkest,” Part 3 of 4
D.I.D., dissociative identity disorder. When Jason Todd was killed by Joker, a new personality was born and festered deep in the subconscious of Bruce for years. Now it has been awakened by a twisted riddle from a dangerous mind and has unleashed a symphony of destruction on the Gotham underworld. This nameless persona is relentless, vindictive, volatile, sadistic and yet very familiar. His "utility belt from Hell" includes weapons/items taken from the vilest of enemies. A freeze gun, Joker acid poisonous plants, trick umbrellas, organic clay, Bane venom, and Deadshot guns(!). Only one item is missing...a crowbar marked with the dried blood of a "lost hero". The Hoarder has this item and he wants all things Batman..including Batman. It's the darkest Batman vs the Hoarder and their fates may be determined by the flip of a coin.
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

BATMAN 2033 #2
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Plot by GLOBAL HONORED
Art by FRANK QUITELY
"Darkest Knight"
The Cyber-Punks rule the streets of Gotham's East Side, a virtual graveyard to the once thriving business district. To stay alive, to stay safe, to make it in Gotham's East Side you have to go Punk. It is a right of passage, the only right you have in this broken section of the city. 11 Year Old Terry McGinnis knows no other way out. There is no other option, just survival. Initiation isn't easy, it isn't pleasant and it certainly isn't legal. The beatings he withstood, the vandalism was old hat but now the stakes have risen and Terry approaches the crossroads where there is no turning back, where you leave your soul behind in the East Side. 14 year old Carrie Kelly makes her way in Gotham day by day, older than her years, tougher than her build. A hacker, a fighter, an outcast, a loner. She affiliates with no one. A girl that wouldn't be missed. A target. Or so the Cyber-Punk lords tell Terry. Her abduction, his initiation. Birth through blood. But darkness moves quickly within Gotham's shadow and a new protector waits, watches and reigns punishment down upon the wicked. Terry McGinnis and Carrie Kelly will witness a new brand of hard justice as Batman turns the East Side into his personal battlefield. The Darkest Knight Rises this July!
32 PGS./ Rated T...$2.99

BATWOMAN #2
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Plotted by THE ANIMAL MAN
Art by GREG CAPULLO
"Fear Factor Part 2(Of 2)"
Kate Kane's sanity is almost completely gone due to the effects of the fear toxin it's only a matter of time before she joins psychopaths like the joker in arkham asylum but she has one chance to avoid such a horrible fate and when she comes face to face with The Scarecrow In A Cemetery filled with ghosts of the past as well as actual ones It's Do or Die for batwoman! can she save herself as well as her family and loved ones or will she succumb to her fears and find herself locked away within Arkham forever.
42 pgs/Rated M/$3.99

CATWOMAN: YEAR ONE #3 (of 8)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Plotted by THE ANIMAL MAN
Art by LEE BERMEJO
"The Ventriloquist"
Selina Always had a strange fear of puppets but assured herself in later years that such things couldn't harm her although her latest mission might change her mind as She bumps into Arnold Wesker while trying to rob a jewelry store She Couldn't Explain why but this man seemed to be terrified of the dummy on his hand he called "Scarface" taking orders from it constantly Selina Didn't have much time to question just what kind of nutcase wesker was so stepped into action ready to fight for her treasures unfortunately Wesker seems to have hired help that's smarter than the average thug(Complete with Rocket Launchers!) can Selina overcome her fears of puppets while fighting an almost supernatural foe or will she soon have more holes than swiss cheese? also in the back up story Nightwing Must tackle Killer Croc at Hayley's Circus
52 pgs/Rated T/$3.99

NEON KNIGHTS #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!***
Written by NICK SPENCER
Plotted by CHAINSHADA
Art by SANA TAKEDA
Cover by STANLEY LAU
“Illumination” Part 1 (of 3)
Appalled at the lows gang leaders have sunk to in the effort of recruiting increasingly younger ground troops, Tim Drake shines a light of hope on the darkest corners of Gotham City. With the help of Tiffany and Tamara Fox, can the NEON KNIGHTS give the youth of Gotham a bright future, or will it be poisoned by the snake in the darkness?
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

ROBIN #2 (of 6)
Written by STERLING GATES
Plotted by GREEN GRIFFIN
Art by CHRIS BACHALO
After escaping Alfred, Damian is out on the prowl, looking for evildoers. Luckily for Robin he has come across some news of a serial kidnapper. When Damian is following a lead on the story, he comes across the pint sized Ninjette, Kitsune. Telling him to not get involved, It’s high time for Robin to show this girl who she is messing with. Can Damian beat the Kitsune to stop the next kidnapping, and who is Mommy Dearest and what connection does she have with Professor Pyg?
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

SPOILER #2
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Plotted by GOLD STARTZ
Art by MAHAMUD ASRAR
Variant Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
“Point of Convergence: Masks and Cowls, Part 2”
With Steph and Babs both gunning for the role of Batgirl, it’s up to Batman to decide who gets to keep the Cowl. But Wait? Batman can’t seem to recall there ever being another Batgirl other than Barbara! With no way to settle the argument the two are going to have to duke it out. What’s going on? Why can’t Batman remember Stephanie or Cassandra? How exactly did Barbara regain her mobility? And what does all this have to do with the Flood Virus? In the back-up, Cass brings the fight back to Gotham as she once again dons the mantle of Black Bat.
48 pgs/Rated T $3.99

[WhitOro]

DAWN OF THE DAMNED
They walk the line between good and evil…they may save the world, or doom it forever!

THE BOLT #2
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Plotted by MARVELL2100
Art by MIKE DEODOTO
THE NUCLEAR MEN! Part II. THE 100
The Facility. The hidden complex of the secretive conglomerate known as The 100! The entire complex is headed by Dr Sivana, a brilliant bioengineer and geneticist, brought in by the mysterious figures who run The 100 to create the next step in superhuman evolution! Their motivations unknown to him, Dr Sivana eagerly pursues his work with some of the greatest scientific minds at his disposal. His greatest and most successful subject to date has been Jefferson Pierce of the Black Lightning Project. But Pierce has escaped The Facility and The 100 want him brought back immediately! However Sivana has prepared for situations such as this and has sent special operatives of his own creation to bring Pierce back, dead or alive! Meet Atom Bomb, Major Force and Killer Frost, the Eliminators! Their next target? The Bolt!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99.

CAPE KILLERS #5
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Plotted by GREEN GRIFFIN
Art by MING DOYLE
Fall of the King
After the success of arresting Mister Terrific leaves some of the members wondering if they did the right thing. King Faraday decides to investigate who is really behind the Cape Killers operation, leading him to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile Captain Atom must decide what to do with the hulking machine man known as OMAC. His rage almost sent the world into a black hole, but what does Sasha Bordeaux show him that changes his mind? Plus, Lady Vic makes a move on Blue Devil.
32 pgs/Rated T+ $2.99

CONDIMENT KING: NEW CAR SMELL #4 (of 4) ***FINAL ISSUE! ***
Written by QUENTIN TARANTINO/KEITH GIFFEN
Plotted by SHAGGYDOO
Art and cover by CHRIS SPROUSE
"KETCH UP!"
Madripoor does not exist, 'Logan' does not exist. Mitchell Mayo the 'Condiment King's road to redemption has been a bust. Since his prison release he has attempted to gain respect, overcome his phobias and become famous. He's has tried to capture, defeat or even kill the most dangerous meta on the planet name Logan. However, his crew of 'sidekicks'/friends have betrayed him, stole from him and killed each other. His trek into Canada and Westchester County, NY have been nothing, but false leads, lies and manipulations. His frenemy Muppet, has slept with his ex-wife, lover and partner Spork multiple times. Mayo, Muppet and Spork's travel to Asia only to find Madripoor is not real and they are after a fictitious person. Was their entire journey a setup by the League of Shadows? It's Muppet and Condiment King versus League members Sportsmaster, Killer Abs, She Bane, Mother Trucker and Spork (!?) . While Mayo's on his own personal journey, Muppet just likes to chew tobacco and kicka$$...and he's all out of tobacco! Surprise ending for EVERYONE!
40pgs/ Rated T $2.99

DARK REIGN #4 (of 12)
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Plotted by ZORKEL567
Art by DOUG WHEATLEY
Trapped in a apocalyptic future, a traitor has been revealed. Horrified by the revelation that Chesire was the traitor, and not even Cheshire at all, but an alien shapeshifted to look like her, Red Arrow heads off to hunt her down, bringing him to blows with the futuristic version of his former mentor, Green Arrow.
Meanwhile, Booster Gold begins to uncover what caused this future, leading him back to current events.
Red X's allegiances become questioned when he's caught talking to a soldier for the opposite side. Could he be a second traitor? Who is he? And is he working against the resistance? The newest Batman, Terry McGinnis, is determined to find out.
And in present day, Maxwell Lord makes his move. Having killed off the Checkmate Board of Directors, and having framed Batwing for it, he ascends to leadership of the Organization. But why did he do it, and what are his plans? Find out in this exciting new chapter of Dark Reign.
32 PGS/Rated T+ $2.99

DEATHBLOW: USA #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!!!***
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Plotted by WHITORO
Art by JOE MADUREIRA
Variant Cover by ROB LIEFELD (Deathblow kicking a puppy)
YOU ONLY DIE ONCE
The Hidden Extreme Militia (T.H.E.M.), the most fundamentalist of the Islamic fundamentalists has retrieved the body of Osama Bin Laden and is planning a cybernetic resurrection that will turn their fallen leader into a living doomsday weapon. Only one man can stop this insanity: Michael Cray. They call him Deathblow, and there’s a reason for it. Once he starts killing, there’s no way to stop him and the United States government will soon regret their decision of using him. Relentless, vicious, unfair and just flat out wrong, Deathblow by Brian Azzarello is a comicbook that doesn’t give a F%&K.
32 PGS/Rated M $2.99

NEMESIS: HELLBRINGER #9
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Plot by WHITORO
Art by DIOGENES NEVES
Sword Trust 3 of 3 Hellbringer
Behind the war, behind the slaughter, the Daemonite threat, a race of cannibalistic shape-shifting lizards. They want Kheran to kneel before their might, they want this proud race, the greatest warriors who ever lived, to be their new army of slaves.
The war is over: the Brotherhood and Coda are side by side after years of violence and the face of their true enemy is finally revealed: the tyrant Helspont. Nemesis and Zealot will fight him. The Kheran Empire begins here.
32 PGS./Rated T+ $2.99

THE PHANTASM: ANGEL OF DARKNESS #5
Plotted by THE ANIMAL MAN
Written by W.HADEN BLACKMAN W.Haden Blackman
Art by JH WILLIAMS III
"Leeds Devil"
In A Road Trip that travels all the way to New Jersey The Phantasm Tags Along with The Justice League Dark To battle the Legendary Jersey Devil.
32 pgs/Rated T+/$2.99

UNLOVABLES SEASON ONE #6 (of 20)
Written by STERLING GATES
Plot by WHITORO
Art by JOE BENNET
Making friendship with Bullets 2 of 2
The White Shark launches his offensive, as the criminals of Gotham City erupt in a bloody urban riot! The Unlovables join forces with the Batman family to take down the menace and save the city before chaos spreads! Don’t worry folks, we have the world greatest detective on our side… and of course I’m talking about the Clock King. By the end, the big question in finally answered: is the Red Hood going to be the new Unlovables? NO. We don’t want him.
32 PGS./Rated T+ $2.99

XERO TOLERANCE #3
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Plot by MARVELL2100
Art by MARK TEXIERA
FALLOUT! PART 3:WILDCARDS
In the tiny nation of Sorenia, Xero is on the run fro mthe Butcher and the Khitan Elite Forces. He's managed to stay ahead of them but he knows his chances for escape are running out. He's almost out of options when the Butcher and his men finally catch up with him. Xero decides that he's going to go out in a blaze of glory when suddenly a stealth attack chopper rises from the dawn, mowing down the Khitan forces! Xero leaps onto the chopper as it turns away from the rising sun. Once on board, Xero meets the man who saved his life, the man who is now his new partner, Connor Hawke! Meanwhile, the Butcher emerges from beneath the dead bodies on the cold terrain and a smile crosse his grizzled face. He thinks to himself as he walks away, "This prey is going to be interesting." Next issue: Amanda Waller takes on Sen Broyles!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

THE INITIATIVE #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!***
Written by MICK HARRISON
Art by STEPHANE ROUX
Plot by ZORKEL567
Spinning out of the hit series Checkmate comes the new series, the Initiative. Unable to clear his name, Batwing learned of the mysterious Initiative, an organization who's goals and purposes are unknown. All he knows is that they framed him, and they're up to no good. He only has a small datafile on them, and it isn't much.
Spanning governments and organizations across the world, they have agents everywhere: the Justice League, every government, Checkmate, and so many others. Now with only a clue to go by, he heads to Tokyo in search of a warehouse owned by the Initiative in hopes of learning more about them, or who leads them, or even who’s their sponsor. On his own with no hope for back up, Batwing knows only one thing: he wants to see this organization come crashing down. But when the enemy is five steps ahead, and you can trust no one, is there even any hope? In the beginning to this fast action, character driven story, Batwing will be pushed to his limits, and then pushed even farther. Don't miss out on this exciting new series.
32 PGS/ Rated T+ $2.99

[WhitOro]

DAWN OF THE FORGOTTEN
The weird, the unknown, the obscure, at the edge of sanity and time!

CHECKMATE #3 (of 3) ***FINAL ISSUE***
Written by MICK HARRISON
Plotted by ZORKEL567
Art by STEPHANE ROUX
Kaldur's team hunts down Batwing, determined to capture Kid Devil's killer. But now Batwing has evidence that will clear his name. Or he did until he lost it in an explosion that almost claimed his life. But who framed him? Batwing's determined to find out, even if it costs him his life. But with Kaldur's leadership being questioned, and the team beginning to fall apart, will they be able to stay together long enough to capture the rogue hero? And, Maxwell Lord is about to make a decision that changes the course of Checkmate History forever!
All this and more sends exciting miniseries to its conclusion, all leading in to the new ongoing series, The Initiative. And to find out what happens next with Maxwell Lord, check out Dark Reign #4!
32 PGS/Rated T+ $2.99

THE OFFENSIVE #9
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Plot by WHITORO
Art by CLIFF CHIANG
So Dead in Love 4 of 4
Over the ruins of the Great Temple of Athena, emerges Hippolyta, the God of Sleep defeated and forever banished from Paradise Island! The incantation is broken, the Amazons and Fate live again, Shade and Vandal are safe. The battle is won! But the Offensive still loses a founding member: Hippolyta is a Queen, she must stay and govern over her people… But just because she leaves, doesn’t mean one of her warriors can’t join the Offensive. Welcome aboard, Exoristos!
32 PGS/ Rated T $2.99

Q&A #6
Written by J.H. WILLIAMS
Plotted by SHAGGYDOO
Art by J.H. WILLIAMS/ FRANCIS MANAPUL
"Babes in Toyland" Part 2 of 3
Guest Starring Barry Allen, the Flash. The Questions recent walk on the wild-side disguised as Joker has given him fear, respect and full access to the criminal community. However, the main prize may be a disk with encrypted files titled "can of worms" that all the supervillains want. What happened to the real Joker? Huntress knows, but she will never tell. Dr. Harleen makes important decisions regarding her future and her unborn child, but is it her decision or a voice in head of a certain clown prince of crime? Flash, Ralph and Sue Dibny travel with Danny the Street into Gorilla City to find out more about the fallen teen speedster superhero called Flashpoint. What they find is that he was a part of the Gorilla City's first superhero group inspired by the Justice League, called Hero Alliance. What was he doing in Central City and how/why did he die? Ralph smells a mystery/conspiracy and gets a thirst for Gingold. How will his new body react and is this the return of Elongated Man?!?
32 pgs/ Rated T $2.99

THE OMEGA MEN #4
Plot by MARVELL2100
Written by JIM STARLIN & MARK EVANIER
Art by PARIS CULLINS
GET DESAAD! Part I
Desaad, Kalibak and Vermin Vunderbarr, now simply known as Vermin arrive in the city of Super Town in the Northern outskirts of New Genesis. Darkseid has tasked them with the elimination of the rebel New Gods called the Omega Men, who have become more than a thorn in his side. To that end with, Kalibak acting as guard, Desaad and Vermin have devised a way to create a more powerful Parademon using the bodies of dead citizens of New Genesis! Meanwhile, deep underground below the city of Sifron in the Southwest region, Barda, Vykin and Scott Free use the intel provided by their informant within the ranks of Darkseid's Elite to begin their plans to eliminate Desaad! He's the highest profile target that the Omega Men have attempted and Orion wants to see him dead!
32 PGS./Rated A...$2.99

THE SOURCE #1 (of 8) ***ALL NEW MINI-SERIES!***
Written by CARLOS PACHECO
Plot by MARVELL2100
Art by LADRONN
"In The Beginning..."
Highfather awakens to the sounds of...nothing?! He strains to open his eyes against the harsh light, his surroundings unfamiliar to him. The last thing he remembers is fighting alongside the other members of New Genesis against the forces of Darkseid and Apokolips. So what happened and where is everyone? Did New Genesis survive? He gathers himself and pushes past the pain that grips his body. He surveys the barren landscape, gazing into the intense brightness. Finally, in the far distance there is a stark castle that draws his attention, standing out in contrast to the white surrounding. Will he find the answers he seeks in that dark, foreboding place or will he be trapped forever in this desolate unknown land?
32 PGS./Rated M...$2.99.

RESSURECTION MAN #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES***
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Plot by SPORTSGUY831
Art by IVAN REIS
Hell Cycle: Part 1
Why can't Mitch Shelly die? He's been shot, blown up, beheaded, poisoned and basically every other way of dying, but he don't stay dead very long. Why can't he die, is it even possible? Because Mitch Shelly is tired of living and wants out, he'd do anything to die, could that be why? Is this a blessing or a curse, a punishment or a reward, a choice or forced upon, and Mitch Shelly wants to find out!
32 PGS./Rated T+ $2.99

JESSE CUSTER'S ROCK N' ROLL WESTERN #3
Written by JASON AARON & SCOTT SNYDER
Plot by GLOBAL HONORED
Art by SEAN GORDON MURPHY
"Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" (Part 2 of 2)
The bloody shoot out at the Alamo continues this month. On one side a vicious government task force gone rogue, aka the Department of Supernatural Affairs led by the cold-blooded and morally challenged Agent Baylis Earl Nitz, and on the other a barely sober former Preacher with the power of God's word (aka the hero of this here story, Jesse Custer) and his new friend the 150 year old vampire outlaw named....wait, where the hell did Skinner Sweet sneak off to? All hell breaks loose down in old San Antonio as Jesse Custer goes mano y mano with America's not-so-finest. From the dangerous minds of Jason Aaron and Scott Snyder with killer art provided by rising star Sean Gordon Murphy.
32PGS./Rated M...$2.99

WORLD’S DARKEST #1 (of 6) ***ALL NEW MINI-SERIES!***
Written by RICK REMENDER
Plot by THE ANIMAL MAN
Art by TODD MCFARLANE
The Queen of Magic, Morgan Le Fey, has opened a portal to the present to bring her cursed army to the modern world in an attempt to seize control of our reality! But when the World's Darkest, Jason Blood and Andrew Bennett, team up to stop her, you can be damn sure it won't be an easy conquest!
32PGS/Rated T+…$2.99

[WhitOro]

DAWN OF THE UNIVERSE
It’s the final frontier! Away in the deepest corners of space, a battle of destiny!

VORTICO EMPIRE #0 ***MAXI EVENT PROLOGUE***
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & TONY BEDARD
Plot by WHITORO
Art by GREG CAPULLO
The Prologue
In the darkest corners reigns our sight,
So much we hate those bright lights…
And those who worship the colors’ might?
We’ll grind their souls…
The Vortico will fight!
32 PGS./Rated T $2.99

LEGION: UNITED PLANETS #6
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Plotted by SHAGGYDOO
Art by IVAN REIS/ variant ALEX ROSS Space Ghost Family cover
"Born This Way" Part 2 of 2
On the Phantom Cruiser, Hawkman, Kilowog, Harpis, Tigorr and Ultra meet Space Ghost and Tara's infant son Toth. The Nth metal laced GL ring has tracked the location of his long believed dead owner Ch'p! The group journey leads them to a volatile planet Amzot, home of Tara's ex husband Zandor and the Herculoids ! While following a mysterious silver light headed towards New Krypton, it's guardian Krypto encounters Dex-Starr. This leads to biggest cat vs dog brawl of all time and only ends when a bigger threat finally reveals herself...meet teenager General K'Trina. On Earth, Starman, President Freeman (Icon), Power Girl, vice president R.J. Brande, Gen. Eiling prepare for an invasion by an unknown powerful empire. Hawkgirl returns from a deep space recon mission with shocking news about the enemy. Finally, in Smallville Vril Dox gives new teen hero Wrath and ultimatum either become his exclusive soldier or he will reveal to everyone his true martian heritage and his other personal secrets. Wrath's decision will have major impact on the future.
32 pgs/ Rated T $2.99

GUY GARDNER #4
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Plotted by CDGODIN
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN
“Warrior”, Part 4: “Red Lives”
The penultimate chapter of “Warrior”! Guy’s first mission for the Red Lanterns goes well enough... problem is, he isn’t sure he likes being one of the rage monsters! What will Atrocitus do to ensure Guy stays with his corps? Also, Gardner’s ally is revealed! Who is she, and how is her being a Green Lantern possible? After all, there’s already 3 Lanterns in Sector 2814....
32 pgs/Rated T $2.99

LARFLEEZE AND THE SAPPHIRE WARRIORS OF LOVE #5
Written by JOHN OSTRANDER
Plotted by ZORKEL567
Art by JAN DUURSAMA
"The Yellow Alliance, Part 4"
Larfleeze has escaped from the Yellow Martians and the Reach. But with the Reach right on his tail, he heads to the one place they won't expect: Phobos, home of the Yellow Martians and his captured Star Sapphire allies. But why do the Reach want him: one reason: his Orange Battery. But Larfleeze ain't about to give it up without a fight. Meanwhile, Fatality leads the surviving band of Star Sapphires off of Phobos. The Yellow Martians held them captives, and this means war. Now all they need are reinforcements, and Zarmaron is where they can get them.
And, all the while, the Yellow Martians approach the next potential species to join the Yellow Alliance: the Kroloteans.
32 PGS./Rated T $2.99

RISE OF THE LANTERNS #8 ***NEW WRITER!***
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Plot by WHITORO
Art by DOUG MAHNKE
Sinestro Absolution
He was the greatest of the Green Lanterns, a hero for billions of people in the galaxy. Now his name only brings terror and fear in the hearts of men, women and children, and his face is the symbol of betrayal and mistrust. But now, Sinestro and his Corps are attacked by a new unknown enemy, and an alliance must be forged. The Corps are about to face their biggest challenge and there’s no time for mistrust and subterfuges… the war begins!
Vortico Empire Prologue
32 PGS./Rated T $2.99

THE GHOST OF MARS #4 (OF 10)
Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS
Plotted by GREEN GRIFFIN
Art by MATT RHODES
Chapter 4 “Decision on Mars”
Mor’gann Mon’roe is pregnant, normally this moment of life is celebrated but with Ma'alefa'ak hot on their trail, Th’omm is forced to make a hard decision. Abandon his wife with her father and accept his faith at the hands of the Inquisitor or keep running. Meanwhile in the present, Dr. Saul Erdel leads his team into the unknown, where they discover the first fossil of a Martian, but it doesn’t resemble the living Martian back on earth. The team isn’t alone on Mars, just who or what are the Historica?
32 pgs/Rated T+ $2.99

KYLE RAYNER AND THE BLUE LANTERNS OF HOPE #5
Writer by TONY BEDARD
Plotted by ZORKEL567
Art by TYLER KIRKMAN
Everything ends now! Seperated from the Blue Lanterns, Kyle Raynar has been arrested by the Green Lanterns. Now being dragged back to Oa, all he can do is wonder about the fate of the Blue Lanterns. Meanwhile, Saint Walker, Brother Waf, and Sister Sercy have been captured by the Yellow Martians and have been given an ultimatum: reveal the location of Odym by will, or be tortured and executed for the info.the choice is clear, protect Odym at all costs. But when being tortured, will even hope be enough? Don't miss this heartbreaking issue of Kyle Raynar and the Blue Lanterns of Hope!
40 PGS./Rated T $3.99

[WhitOro]

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[Mr. Holmes]

Also featuring:



And

Wow, great work there. Beautiful.

[Green Griffin]

DOTB
BOOSTER GOLD: GOLDSTAR #3 (of 3)
CODENAME: V FOR VICTORY #4 (of 7)
EARTH-17: TEAM INFINITY #1 (of 6)
THE HOOD #4 (of 4)
WONDER WOMAN #8
THE NEW JUSTICE LEAGUE #1

DOTBATS
BATMAN #7
BATMAN 2033 #2
CATWOMAN: YEAR ONE #3 (of 8)
NEON KNIGHTS #1
SPOILER #2

DOTD
THE BOLT #2
DARK REIGN #4 (of 12)
DEATHBLOW: USA #1
NEMESIS: HELLBRINGER #9
UNLOVABLES SEASON ONE #6 (of 20)

DOTF
Q&A #6
THE OMEGA MEN #4
THE SOURCE #1 (of 8)
WORLD’S DARKEST #1 (of 6)

DOTU
VORTICO EMPIRE #0
LEGION: UNITED PLANETS #6
GUY GARDNER #4
RISE OF THE LANTERNS #8

Another soild month, i think my vote this time will go to Dawn of the forgotten. Marvell's work on the new gods is just pure awesome sauce.

[cdgodin]

Dawn of the Braves
All Flash Comics #5
Booster Gold: Goldstar #3
Codename: V for Victory #4
Earth-17: Team Infinity #1
Teen Titans #7
The New Justice League #1

Dawn of the Bats
Batman #7
Batman 2033 #2 (Terry! YAY! And LOVE the last line )
Batwoman #2
Catwoman: Year One #3
Neon Knights #1
Robin #2

Dawn of the Damned
The Bolt #2
Dark Reign #4
Unlovables Season One #6

Dawn of the Forgotten
The Omega Men #4
The Source #1
Resurrection Man #1

Dawn of the Universe
Vortico Empire #0
Legion: United Planets #6
Larfleeze and the Sapphire Warriors of Love #5
Rise of the Lanterns #8
The Ghost of Mars #4
Kyle Rayner and the Blue Lanterns of Hope #5

Hmmm, this is a hard month to decide...I think I'll have to go with Dawn of the Braves. Lots of good series launching there.

Also featuring:



And

Love, love, LOVE this. Great job, Whitoro!

[Global Honored]

Breaking my Bat-Piggy Bank this month and still scrounged under the cushions for loose change as so many good solicits to read for July. Wanted to put some limits on my buys but I really enjoyed them all, purchased or not, so great job plotters. I think this is the best month yet.

Codename V #4
Earth-17 #1
Green Arrow #1
L3@ #2
Power of Shazam #1
JLI #1

Batman #7
Batwoman #2
Robin #2

Bolt #2
Deathblow USA #1
Nemesis #9
Initiative #1

Q&A #6
Omega Men #4
The Source #1
World's Darkest #1

Larfleeze #5
Rise of Lanterns #8

I concur with GG here, DOTF was really solid, very interesting reads. They get my vote, edging out the New Bat Line.

[GoldStarz]

DotBr
ALL FLASH COMICS #5 (of 5)
BOOSTER GOLD: GOLDSTAR #3 (of 3)
CODENAME: V FOR VICTORY #4 (of 7)
EARTH-17: TEAM INFINITY #1 (of 6)
THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #1
TEEN TITANS #7
THE NEW JUSTICE LEAGUE #1

DotBa
BATWOMAN #2

DotD
THE INITIATIVE #1

DotF
Q&A #6
THE OMEGA MEN #4
THE SOURCE #1 (of 8)
WORLD’S DARKEST #1 (of 6)

DotU
VORTICO EMPIRE #0
LARFLEEZE AND THE SAPPHIRE WARRIORS OF LOVE #5
RISE OF THE LANTERNS #8

[WhitOro]

Wow, great work there. Beautiful.

Love, love, LOVE this. Great job, Whitoro!

Much appreciated!

[The Animal Man]

(DOB)
All Flash Comics#5
Blue Beetle/Static Shock#3
Booster Gold: GoldStar#3
Codename V For Victory#4
Green Arrow#1
The New Justice League#1
The Power Of Shazam#1

(DOTBats)
Batman#7
Batman 2033#2
Neon Knights#1
Robin#2

(DOD)
Dark Reign#4
The Bolt#2
Condiment King New Car Smell#4
Unlovables Season One#6
The Initiative#1

(DOF)
Checkmate#3
Q&A#6
Resurrection Man#1
Jesse Custer's Rock' N' Roll Western#3

[Clairaudient Freedom Soldier]

Superb work, WhitOro, awesome! Thank you!

And my purchases for July will be ...
BRAVES
ALL FLASH COMICS #5 (of 5) ***FINAL ISSUE!***
BLUE BEETLE/STATIC SHOCK #3
BOOSTER GOLD: GOLDSTAR #3 (of 3) ***FINAL ISSUE***
TEEN TITANS #7
THE NEW JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!*** (Very excited about this series !)
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!***

BATS
BATMAN #7
ROBIN #2 (of 6)
SPOILER #2

DAMNED
THE BOLT #2
DEATHBLOW: USA #1 ***ALL NEW SERIES!!!***

FORGOTTEN
CHECKMATE #3 (of 3) ***FINAL ISSUE***
Q&A #6
THE SOURCE #1 (of 8) ***ALL NEW MINI-SERIES!***
WORLD’S DARKEST #1 (of 6) ***ALL NEW MINI-SERIES!***

UNIVERSE
LEGION: UNITED PLANETS #6
LARFLEEZE AND THE SAPPHIRE WARRIORS OF LOVE #5
THE GHOST OF MARS #4 (OF 10)
KYLE RAYNER AND THE BLUE LANTERNS OF HOPE #5