DC Comics Spring 2016 Collected Edition Solicitations are here. They give us a taste of upcoming graphic novels as well as which books are getting trade paperback, hardcover, or even omnibus treatment. The solicitation covers everything coming out in March, April, and May of 2016. Leading the way much like the regular solicitations is Frank Miller as DC republishes the first chapter of The Dark Knight Returns for only $1.00!. Also being republished is Invasion detailing the Dominator’s attack on Earth. What catches your eye?
DC COMICS ESSENTIALS: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1
Written by FRANK MILLER
Art by FRANK MILLER and KLAUS JANSON
Cover by FRANK MILLER
Ten years after an aging Batman retired, Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness in the opening chapter of Frank Miller’s classic tale of the Dark Knight! Now, DC reprints an excerpt from the first issue of one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time at just $1.00, with pages from the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE!
On sale MARCH 2 • 64 pg, FC, $1.00 US
DC COMICS ESSENTIALS: SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #1
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
The first issue of the hit miniseries is reprinted at just $1.00, with pages from the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE! When satellites start to fall from the sky, Superman soars into action—but the big question is: Who stopped the last one from falling!
On sale MARCH 16 • 64 pg, FC, $1.00 US • RATED T
GRAPHIC INK: THE DC COMICS ART OF JIM LEE HC
Written by various
Art by JIM LEE, SCOTT WILLIAMS and others
Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
This new, oversized art book captures some of Jim Lee’s most dynamic artwork from his decades in the comic industry. From his early work with WildStorm Productions to his recent turns drawing the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, GRAPHIC INK collects more than hundreds of pages of cover art as well as little-seen short stories from throughout this artist’s career. See why Jim Lee is considered the greatest comics artist of his generation with this extraordinary collection!
On sale MAY 25 • 416 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $39.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE MEN OF TOMORROW TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. and KLAUS JANSON
A new era for SUPERMAN begins as writer Geoff Johns takes the reins—and he’s joined by legendary artist John Romita, Jr. in his first-ever work for DC Comics! These stories from issues #32-39 introduce Ulysses, the Man of Tomorrow, into the Man of Steel’s life. This strange visitor shares many of Kal-El’s experiences, including having been rocketed from a world with no future. New and exciting mysteries and adventures await.
On sale APRIL 13 • 256 pg, FC, $16.99 US
GREEN LANTERN CORPS: THE LOST ARMY TP
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art by JESUS SAIZ, CLIFF RICHARDS and JAVIER PINA
Cover by JESUS SAIZ
John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kilowog, and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps are lost in an unknown universe. The Corps will have to rely on a few questionable allies in order make their way home. The problem is, they have no idea where home is… Collects the entire six-issue GREEN LANTERN: THE LOST ARMY miniseries!
On sale APRIL 6 • 152 pg, FC, $16.99 US
GREEN LANTERN VOL. 6: THE LIFE EQUATION TP
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by BILLY TAN, FRANCIS PORTELA and others
Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
Having staked their claim to the emotional spectrum, the New Gods are redefining the universe in their image, starting with stealing the secrets of the Corps’ Citadel. But Hal and the Corps will have something to say about that. Collects GREEN LANTERN #35-40, GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #3 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #3.
On sale APRIL 20 • 184 pg, FC, $16.99 US
LOBO VOL. 2: BEWARE HIS MIGHT TP
Written by CULLEN BUNN and FRANK BARIERI
Art by CLIFF RICHARDS, GUILLERMO ORTEGA, ROBSON ROCHA and others
Cover by LEONARD MANCO
After his explosive return, Lobo is back and badder than ever! He’s set his sights on Sinestro—but the leader of the Yellow Lanterns may be more than a match for the last Czarnian. This volume collects LOBO #7-9, LOBO ANNUAL #1 and the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: GREEN LANTERN/PARALLAX #2!
On sale APRIL 27 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
ELSEWORLDS: BATMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by DOUG MOENCH, MIKE W. BARR, ELLIOT S. MAGGIN, HOWARD CHAYKIN and others
Art by NORM BREYFOGLE, HOWARD CHAYKIN, KELLEY JONES, P. CRAIG RUSSELL and others
Some of the best Elseworlds tales starring the Dark Knight are collected for the first time, including BATMAN: HOLY TERROR #1, BATMAN: DARK ALLEGIANCES #1, BATMAN: DARK JOKER – THE WILD #1, BATMAN: IN DARKEST KNIGHT #1, ROBIN 3000 #1-2 and more.
On sale APRIL 20 • 536 pg, FC, $34.99 US
BATMAN ‘66 VOL. 5 HC
Written by JEFF PARKER, RAY FAWKES and GABRIEL SORIA
Art by TY TEMPLETON, JON BOGDANOVE, BRENT SCHOONOVER and others
Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
In these tales from issues #23-30, when False Face goes looking for a shape-shifting formula, he ends up creating Clayface! Then, it’s a bewitching evening as Marsha, Queen of Diamonds, crashes a gala of Gotham City’s elite. Plus, the Scarecrow and The Harlequin are introduced, and Batman grapples with Bane.
On sale MAY 11 • 184 pg, FC, $24.99 US
KINGDOM COME 20TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by MARK WAID
Art and cover by ALEX ROSS
Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross. This new 20th Anniversary edition features sketch material and more that provides insight into this rich world.
Set in the not-so-distant future, the DC Universe is spinning inexorably out of control. The new generation of heroes has lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes—the Justice League—returns under the most dire of circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a battle that will define what heroism truly is. Collects KINGDOM COME #1-4.
On sale MAY 11 • 340 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875” • $39.99 US
DC COMICS/DARK HORSE: ALIENS TP
Written by RON MAR and IAN EDGINTON
Art by BERNIE WRIGHTSON, STAZ JOHNSON, JAMES HODGKINS, CHRIS SPROUSE and KEVIN NOWLAN
Cover by STAZ JOHNSON and JAMES HODGKINS
The stories that brought the dread Aliens into the DC Universe are collected in this new title! First, Batman follows the trail from his home turf to the Amazon jungle to discover the horror of the Aliens—but how can even the Dark Knight stop them? Then, an Alien is discovered in a Gotham City construction site—and it’s going to wreak havoc on Arkham Asylum! Plus, the 1998 tale that pitted the WildC.A.T.s against the might of the Aliens is back. Can even the WildC.A.T.s survive a battle with the Aliens—when StormWatch has already fallen?
On sale APRIL 27 • 400 pg, FC • $24.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 9 TP
Written by JOHN BYRNE, ROGER STERN and JERRY ORDWAY
Art by JOHN BYRNE, JERRY ORDWAY, RON FRENZ and others
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
In these tales from SUPERMAN #19-22, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #2 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #441-444, the mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone—and it’s up to Superman to clean up his mess.
On sale APRIL 27 • 232 pg, FC, $17.99 US
SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER TP
Written by JEPH LOEB and others
Art by ED McGUINNESS and others
Cover by ED McGUINNESS and DEXTER VINES
Collecting the unforgettable, twisted story originally from SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1. In this tale of a reality gone wrong, Superman must struggle against The Joker, Emperor of the universe!
RESOLICIT • On sale APRIL 6 • 264 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 4 TP
Written by KELLEY PUCKETT, PAUL DINI and others
Art by BRUCE TIMM, MIKE PAROBECK, RICK BURCHETT and others
Cover by RICK BURCHETT
In these stories from BATMAN ADVENTURES #28-36, BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 and BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #2, the Dynamic Duo face their greatest foes, including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Ra’s al Ghul, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and more!
On sale APRIL 6 • 320 pg, FC, $24.99 US
BLACK LIGHTNING TP
Written by TONY ISABELLA
Art by TREVOR VON EEDEN, FRANK SPRINGER and VINCE COLLETTA Cover by RICH BUCKLER and FRANK SPRINGER
With the power to generate electricity from within, Jefferson Pierce adopts the secret identity of Black Lightning! But it will take all of his abilities to protect his Metropolis neighborhood of Suicide Slum from those that seek to destroy it. With guest appearances from Superman and more, this new title collects issues #1-11 from the 1970s series, plus a story from CANCELLED COMICS CAVALCADE.
On sale APRIL 6 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US
THE FLASH BY GRANT MORRISON AND MARK MILLAR TP
Written by GRANT MORRISON and MARK MILLAR
Art by PAUL RYAN, JOHN NYBERG and RON WAGNER
Cover by STEVE LIGHTLE
Writers Grant Morrison and Mark Millar put their distinctive mark on the Scarlet Speedster in this run on THE FLASH from issues #130-141, plus the crossover issues GREEN ARROW #130 and GREEN LANTERN #96! Confined to a wheelchair after a run-in with the mystery villain known only as The Suit, how can The Flash protect Keystone City from evil run amok? Plus, The Flash is forced to represent Earth in an cosmos-spanning race against an alien being called Krakkl!
On sale APRIL 13 • 336 pg, FC, $19.99 US
GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT VOL. 2: REST IN PEACE TP
Written by RAY FAWKES
Art by JUAN FERREYRA
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
As the Midnight Shift is interrogated by Internal Affairs, Dr. Tarr makes a discovery that might change everything for Corrigan and The Spectre. But will it be too late? Collects GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #6-12, ANNUAL #1 and the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: CATWOMAN #2.
On sale APRIL 6 • 208 pg, FC, $14.99 US
HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR VOL. 2 TP
Written by DAN ABNETT
Art by POP MHAN, EDGAR SALAZAR and others
Cover by POP MHAN
As the Eternity War rages, Skeletor’s past is brought to light. He-Man and She-Ra must find a way to halt his growing threat and fight for a peaceful future even as they are faced with Teela’s fearsome premonitions of a universe doomed under Hordak’s rule. Collects
HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR #7-15.
On sale APRIL 13 • 208 pg, FC, $14.99 US
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR THREE VOL. 2 TP
Written by TOM TAYLOR and BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by MIKE S. MILLER, BRUNO REDONDO and others
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
In these tales from issues #8-12 and ANNUAL #1, Batman must ask for help against Superman from the one person he would never trust: John Constantine! But will even the might of the dark mage’s power be enough against the forces that stand against them?
On sale APRIL 27 • 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US
INVASION TP NEW EDITION
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and BILL MANTLO
Art by TODD McFARLANE, BART SEARS, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, JOE RUBINSTEIN and others
Cover by BART SEARS and JOE RUBINSTEIN
The massive 3-issue miniseries from 1988 is available again in this new edition! In this universe-spanning saga, the deadly but emotionless Dominators have come to Earth to wipe out the threat posed by metahumans. But what is the real reason for their attack?
On sale APRIL 13 • 256 pg, FC, $19.99 US
MORTAL KOMBAT X VOL. 3: BLOOD ISLAND TP
Written by SHAWN KITTELSEN
Art by DEXTER SOY, DANIEL SAMPERE, IGOR VITORINO, JUAN ALBARRAN and others
Cover by JAE LEE
In these stories from issues #9-12, Scorpion and Takeda’s search for Sub-Zero leads them to find a city that’s been frozen solid! Meanwhile, Sonya and Johnny’s quest to rescue their daughter is interrupted by the Outworld Civil War—and a Shokan uprising led by Kintaro!
On sale APRIL 13 • 128 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS
NIGHTWING VOL. 4: LOVE AND BULLETS TP
Written by CHUCK DIXON
Art and cover by SCOTT McDANIEL and KARL STORY
In these action-packed tales from issues #26-34, #1,000,000 and a story from NIGHTWING SECRET FILES #1, Nightwing is joined by the Huntress, his former love interest, to put an end to Blüdhaven’s mob boss, Blockbuster, and his cartel that’s destroying the city from within. And the amateur crimefighter called Nite-Wing makes life difficult for the real Nightwing.
On sale APRIL 20 • 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SECRET SIX VOL. 4: CAUTION TO THE WIND TP
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by J. CALAFIORE and R.B. SILVA
Cover by DANIEL LUVISI
In the “Reptile Brain” arc, the Secret Six are enlisted to prevent an imposing group of their counterparts from conquering an extra-dimensional jungle and unleashing nuclear armageddon on the U.S. This new title collects SECRET SIX #25-36, ACTION COMICS #897 and DOOM PATROL #19.
On sale APRIL 20 • 320 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUICIDE SQUAD VOL. 3: ROGUES TP
Written by JOHN OSTRANDER
Art by LUKE McDONNELL, GRAHAM NOLAN, KEITH GIFFEN and others
Cover by KARL KESEL
The Suicide Squad is back in stories from issues #17-25 and ANNUAL #1! First, the team stumbles into the Meta-Zone, where they encounter Shade, the Changing Man. Then, the Jihad is back—and there are scores to settle! And Captain Boomerang is about to pay for masquerading as Mirror Master!
On sale APRIL 6 • 280 pg, FC, $19.99 US
WONDER WOMAN VOL. 8: A TWIST OF FATE HC
Written by MEREDITH FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH, JONATHAN GLAPION, IAN CHURCHILL and others
Cover by DAVID FINCH and JONATHAN GLAPION
A daring new direction begins with the arrival of a brand new villain in these stories from WONDER WOMAN #41-47! But while he may be new to us, he’s not new to the world he seeks to tame. And speaking of villains, Donna Troy’s quest to destroy Wonder Woman ratchets up another gear (if that’s even possible!), while Wonder Woman is learning how to replace Ares as God of War. Plus, Donna Troy’s fate becomes clear as she embarks on a journey that will either end her life or begin a new one, while Wonder Woman draws closer to the Amazon who tried to depose Diana as queen!
On sale MAY 18 • 168 pg, FC, $22.99 US
SUPERGIRL: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS HC
Written by OTTO BINDER, LEO DORFMAN and JERRY SIEGEL
Art by JIM MOONEY and AL PLASTINO
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
Collecting the Girl of Steel’s adventures from ACTION COMICS #252-307! As Superman’s secret weapon, Supergirl must adjust to life in the Midvale Orphange. The stories alternate between tales about friends and school, Supergirl’s efforts to master her new powers, and time-travel jaunts into the far future and distant past.
On sale MAY 18 • 688 pg, FC, $75.00 US
SUPERMAN: SACRIFICE TP NEW EDITION
Written by MARK VERHEIDEN, GAIL SIMONE and GREG RUCKA
Art by ED BENES, TONY S. DANIEL, KARL KERSCHL, RAGS MORALES and others
Cover by J.G. JONES
On sale APRIL 27 • 192 pg, FC, $16.99 US
The story that forever altered the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman is available again, with stories from SUPERMAN #218-220, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642-643, ACTION COMICS #829 and WONDER WOMAN #219-220. Max Lord has taken over Superman’s mind and has him in thrall. With Superman’s peers and loved ones in danger, Wonder Woman must battle past the Man of Steel and end the threat.