DC Comics March 2016 Solicitations

Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot/Katana #3 Cover
Cover by Cary Nord

DC Comics March 2016 Solicitations are here and are once again headlined by Frank Miller’s Dark Knight III: The Master Race. There are also a number of milestone issues with Batman, Superman, The Flash, Detective Comics, Action Comics, Aquaman, Batgirl, Catwoman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman all reaching the 50 issue mark. I’ll be honest I haven’t been pulling much from DC except for Batman, Justice League, and Dark Knight. Are there any books you recommend that I should be reading in preparation for the March releases?

DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #4 Cover

Cover by Andy Kubert

Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT and KLAUS JANSON
Minicomic art by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:10 Robin variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
1:25 variant cover by KLAUS JANSON
1:50 variant cover by GEOF DARROW
1:100 variant cover by FRANK MILLER
1:500 variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS

The Master Race will rise. Cities will fall. Bruce Wayne is dead. What will the heroes of the world do to save it?

On sale MARCH 16 • 32-pg comic: 6.375” x 10.1875” 16-page minicomic: 5.5” x 8.5” FC, 4 of 8, $5.99 US

DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4 COLLECTOR’S EDITION

Written by FRANK MILLER and BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by ANDY KUBERT, KLAUS JANSON, JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Sketch cover by JIM LEE
On sale MARCH 30 • 40 pg, FC, 4 of 8, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $12.99 US

This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR’S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4 at the same size, with a cover that’s a pencils-only version of Jim Lee’s 1:500 variant for DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #4.

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW #1

Legends of Tomorrow #1 Cover

Cover by Aaron Lopresti

Cover by AARON LOPRESTI

It’s four powerhouse tales in one colossal comic, as some of comics’ most legendary talents launch new tales of Firestorm, Metamorpho, Metal Men and Sugar and Spike—that’s right, Sugar and Spike!

FIRESTORM
Written by GERRY CONWAY
Art by EDUARDO PANSICA and ROB HUNTER
Firestorm is back! To save Jason Rausch, Firestorm will need to retrieve Danton Black’s stolen research from Professor Stein’s lab. But if Jason can’t fuse with Ronnie by the Firestorm Protocol…who can?

METAL MEN
Written by LEN WEIN
Art by YILDIRAY CINAR and TREVOR SCOTT
Doctor Will Magnus’ Metal Men may be the next step in robotics technology, but when the mysterious cyber-terrorist known only as Nameless comes after them, they may have met their match!

METAMORPHO
Written by AARON LOPRESTI
Art by AARON LOPRESTI with MATT BANNING
Metamorpho—a prisoner of millionaire industrialist Simon Stagg! Now, the only person who can save him is Stagg’s beautiful daughter, Sapphire!? But can they defeat Stagg’s prehistoric bodyguard, Java?

SUGAR & SPIKE
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art by BILQUIS EVELY
The last time we saw Sugar and Spike, they were still in diapers! Now, they’re grown up, and they’ve become private investigators who specialize in cleaning up embarrassing problems for the DCU’s greatest heroes. Sugar & Spike’s first assignment: retrieve a cache of Batman’s retired costumes that have been stolen by Killer Moth!

On sale MARCH 9 • 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #50

Batman #50 Cover

Cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki

Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and DANNY MIKI
Polybagged variant cover by JIM LEE

Batman has returned to Gotham City! In this extra-sized conclusion to Snyder and Capullo’s epic story “Superheavy,” Bruce Wayne returns to the cape and cowl to battle Mr. Bloom alongside Jim Gordon for the fate of the city they both love.

This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

On sale MARCH 23 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

SUPERMAN #50

Superman #50 Cover

Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson

Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art by HOWARD PORTER
Cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
Polybagged variant cover by KAARE ANDREWS

Superman returns in all his glory in this very special issue that sees the Man of Steel back to full power as he faces his greatest enemy and also comes face to face with the pre-Flashpoint Kal-El! At last, it’s the meeting of the Supermen you’ve been waiting for!

This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

On sale MARCH 16 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

ACTION COMICS #50

Action Comics #50 Cover

Cover by Aaron Kuder

Written by GREG PAK and AARON KUDER
Art and cover by AARON KUDER
Polybagged variant cover by MARTIN ANSIN

Clark battles his way through Vandal Savage’s hordes to reclaim what is rightfully his—the Fortress of Solitude and his birthright! This epic anniversary issue leads to the finale of “Savage Dawn” in this month’s SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #27 and SUPERMAN #50!

This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

On sale MARCH 9 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

AQUAMAN #50

Aquaman #50 Cover

Cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund

Written by DAN ABNETT
Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
Variant cover by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ

Dead Water is a killer and a monster. No matter where you go, he can reach you if there’s even one drop of water present. Pray that Aquaman finds you first! And the most famous oceanic hero on Earth is Aquaman, right? In our gala 50th issue, make way for…Aquawoman!

On sale MARCH 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

BATGIRL #50

Batgirl #50 Cover

Cover by Babs Tarr

Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER and CAMERON STEWART
Art and cover by BABS TARR
Polybagged variant cover by KEVIN NOWLAN

It’s the explosive conclusion of the epic that changed Barbara Gordon forever! The enemy lurking at the edges of Batgirl’s life has been revealed, as have the gang of heroes assembled to help her! From this point on, Batgirl doesn’t walk alone! It’s an extra-sized celebration of the greatest hero Burnside has ever known, from Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr!

This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

On sale MARCH 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

CATWOMAN #50

Catwoman #50 Cover

Cover by Joshua Middleton

Written by FRANK TIERI
Art by INAKI MIRANDA
Cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON

Catwoman behind bars?! Thrown into jail with criminals who are still looking to collect a bounty on her head, Selina has to work with her shadowy helper, Mr. Blond, in order to escape and get to the bottom of the mystery behind the Frost Diamond. Shocking revelations will be made before the end of this extra-sized conclusion to Tieri and Miranda’s “On the Run” adventure!

On sale MARCH 9 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T+

DETECTIVE COMICS #50

Detective Comics #50 Cover

Cover by Tyler Kirkham

Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and MATT RYAN
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM
Polybagged variant cover by RAFAEL GRAMPA

Jim Gordon faces his past in this extra-sized conclusion to his most shocking cold case yet. With history itself forcing him to reflect on the last year as Batman, Gordon must make a decision about what his future holds in Gotham City.

This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

On sale MARCH 2 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

THE FLASH #50

The Flash #50 Cover

Cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI and VAN JENSEN
Art by JESUS MERINO
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Variant cover by DUNCAN FEGREDO

In our massive 50th issue, The Flash must win back the trust of Central City! But to do so, he needs to outrun the police force that’s been charged with bringing him down—with the awesome power of the Rogues behind it all!

On sale MARCH 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

GREEN ARROW #50

Green Arrow #50 Cover

Cover by Shane Davis and Michelle Delecki Davis

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI
Cover by SHANE DAVIS and MICHELLE DELECKI DAVIS
Variant cover by AARON KUDER

In our anniversary 50th issue, Green Arrow and Deathstroke race across the globe to find the Miracle Man, whose blood can cure any disease! And the Tarantula returns—but even with her assistance, she and Green Arrow are no match for the perfect assassin!

On sale MARCH 16 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

GREEN LANTERN #50

Green Lantern #50 Cover

Cover by Juan Gimenez

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by BILLY TAN and MARK IRWIN
Cover by JUAN GIMENEZ
Variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE

In this extra-sized issue, it’s a battle for the fate of Earth! Parallax believes Hal Jordan has failed this universe—and now, he’s prepared to wipe Hal out of existence! Hal has to get over the shock that Parallax still exists so he can unleash the power of his gauntlet to stop him! It’s a battle neither Jordan can win, and one that will change both forever.

On sale MARCH 2 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN #50

Wonder Woman #50 Cover

Cover by Massimo Carnevale

Written by MEREDITH FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH and SCOTT HANNA
Polybagged variant cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE

It’s a special super-sized 50th issue! Wonder Woman continues her quest to save Zeke and Olympus, but is she prepared for what she might find? Long-buried secrets suddenly brought to light will call into question everything she thought she knew about those she loves and trusts the most.

This issue features open-to-order variant covers that will ship in opaque polybags.

On sale MARCH 23 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

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