Solicitations: May 2021 – DC Comics

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Batman / Fortnite: Zero Point #1

Christos Gage, Donald Mustard, Reilly Brown, Christian Duce, Nelson DeCastro, John Kalisz

A crack splits the sky above Gotham City… a tear in reality itself. This rift pulls the Dark Knight into a bizarre and unfamiliar world, with no memory of who he is or where he came from… Batman has been drawn into Fortnite!

As he fights to recall his past and escape an endless loop of chaos and struggle, he’ll come face-to-face with the likes of Renegade Raider, Fishstick, Bandolier, and more. While the world’s greatest detective strives to make sense of this strange new world, he’ll uncover the shocking truth about the Island, what lies beyond the Loop, and how everything is connected to the mysterious Zero Point.

Batman / Fortnite: Zero Point uncovers secrets never before revealed in game or anywhere else! Every fan of Batman, Fortnite, stunning art and edge-of-your-seat excitement won’t want to miss the Caped Crusader facing off against Fortnite champions on the Island, in a desperate attempt to save not only himself, but other familiar faces from the DCU… and perhaps the Multiverse itself!

In Shops: April 20, 2021

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Mister Miracle: Source of Freedom #1

Brandon Easton, Fico Ossio

Spinning out of DC: Future State, the story of how Shilo Norman became the Mister Miracle of tomorrow starts here.

The Mister Miracle show used to be the hottest ticket in town, whether you caught him onstage escaping from perilous traps or spotted him on the streets of Metropolis taking out bad guys. What Shilo Norman forgot is the first rule of both showbiz and super-heroing: always leave them wanting more. Now it’s time to start showing the world what a miracle man can do.

Showbiz/superhero rule #2: timing is everything. There’s a new performer in town who wants to knock Mister Miracle off his pedestal and stake a claim to his famous moniker! Can Shilo break free of this trap? (Why yes, that is a clue.)

In Shops: May 25, 2021

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Wonder Girl #1

Joëlle Jones

The story of Yara Flor!

Raised in the faroff land of Boise, Idaho, Yara Flor has always felt something was missing from her life — and now she is headed to Brazil to find it. Little does she know her arrival will set off a series of events that will change the world of Wonder Woman forever. Her return has been prophesied, and with that prophecy comes the undivided attention of benevolent gods from pantheons beyond. Danger lurks around every corner — but is this young hero ready for her journey?

Spinning out of the bestselling Future State: Wonder Woman, acclaimed writer/artist Joëlle Jones makes a triumphant return to the character to officially introduce her into the DC Universe.

You think you know Wonder Girl, but you have never seen her like this!

In Shops: May 18, 2021

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Future State: Gotham #1

Joshua Williamson, Dennis Culver, Giannis Milonogiannis

The event that was DC: Future State continues in its own ongoing title starring the Bat-Family, beginning with the epic story “Hunt the Batman.”

Disaster strikes Gotham City, and all evidence points to the Next Batman! Red Hood must choose justice over his family and allies when the corrupt Magistrate enlists him to bring in the new Batman dead or alive!

Featuring the entire cast from the popular Future State: Batman titles, this new series kicks off the next chapter in this forbidding world of tomorrow, and does so in brilliant, monochromatic storytelling!

This black-and-white series will showcase the brutal world that’s around the corner in Future State Gotham!

In Shops: May 11, 2021

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Legends of the Dark Knight #1

Darick Robertson

The iconic series Legends of the Dark Knight is back! Comics icons and rising stars alike will tell stories across the Batman mythos, beginning with comics legend and co-creator of The Boys Darick Robertson writing and drawing an epic three-issue super-villain crime drama!

A new player has arrived on the scene in Gotham City and is selling deadly chemicals to the worst villains in town: Mr. Freeze, the Penguin, and even The Joker! It’s up to Batman to stop the villains, track down the supplier, and save Gotham City once more!

And in upcoming issues, look stories and art by Stephanie Phillips, Brandon Thomas, Becky Cloonan, Matt Rosenberg, Brandon Easton, Cian Tormey, Giannis Milonogiannis, Karl Mostert, and many more!

In Shops: May 18, 2021

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Milestone Returns: Infinite Edition #0

Reginald Hudlin, Denys Cowan, Bill Sienkiewicz

At last, it’s the return of the legendary Milestone Comics!

This one-shot features twenty-four all-new pages chronicling the events of the Big Bang: the police-brutality protest gone wrong that changed the face of the city of Dakota forever by unleashing a wave of superpowers across its population!

As the world watches, a bullied teenager will become the hero known as Static… a framed scientist will go on the run as the superweapon Hardware… and a stranded alien will meet an ambitious young woman who will transform his life, and remake the pair as the all-powerful Icon and Rocket!

Also included is the 17-page primer story originally released online during the world-famous DC Fandome event, further expanding on our heroes’ origins and where they’re going next… and setting up an entire world of allies, enemies, and surprises!

The original Milestone changed the face of superhero comics forever, introducing the industry to a wave of Black talent who still shape the conversation… and the new Milestone intends to raise the bar!

This is the perfect jumping-on point — don’t miss out!

In Shops: May 25, 2021

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DC Festival of Heroes: Asian Superhero Celebration #1

Gene Luen Yang, Ram V, Mariko Tamaki, Greg Pak, Dustin Nguyen, Amy Chu, Alyssa Wong, Bernard Chang, Marcio Takara, Trung Le Nguyen, Francis Manapul, Marcus To, Sean Chen, Sumit Kumar

Grab your favorite boba and pull a chair up to the dim sum table as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month with all your favorite Asian DC characters, old and new!

Join Cassandra Cain, Katana, Green Lantern Tai Pham, the Atom, Dana Tan (a.k.a. Batman Beyond), Red Arrow, Lady Shiva, Damian Wayne and the al Ghul clan, New Super-Man, and more as we present new tales of these characters from their thrilling history!

Plus, Cheshire Cat’s relationship to Cheshire is revealed as Shoes asks Selina Kyle to take her under her wing as Cat Girl. And that’s just the start!

This special issue also includes pinup art by Cliff Chiang, Jim Cheung, Jae Lee, Jen Bartel, Kevin Wada, Philip Tan, Gurihiru, and more!

In Shops: May 11, 2021

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Stargirl: Spring Break Special #1

Geoff Johns, Todd Nauck

Legendary comics writer Geoff Johns returns to his breakthrough hero, Stargirl, in this special one-shot illustrated by Todd Nauck!

Courtney Whitmore’s spring break plans aren’t like your average high schooler’s. Instead of hanging out with friends, she’s heading out on an adventure with her stepfather, Pat Dugan, a.k.a. S.T.R.I.P.E., and teaming up with his former team, the Seven Soldiers of Victory! The Soldiers are forced to reunite again to unearth the secret eighth Soldier of Victory, but what other secrets lie buried, and what does it all mean for Courtney’s future as Stargirl?

In Shops: May 04, 2021

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Justice League: Last Ride #1

Chip Zdarsky, Miguel Mendonça

Once the most powerful group in the world, the Justice League was destroyed by tragedy and time, disbanding under a veil of mistrust and anger. Now, on the eve of the universe’s greatest murder trial, the League must come together one last time… but can Superman and Batman bury the past before the cosmos’s greatest villains bury them?

Learn the shocking truth in this new adventure by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Miguel Mendonça!

In Shops: May 11, 2021