ND 08-2023

FIRE FROM HEAVEN #2
(LGY: UNCANNY G-MEN #26)
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by David Marquez
Act One, “Dominion of Damocles”, FINALE
Capture by the Four Swords of Damocles!
The combined forces of the G-Men and the Extremists managed to venture deep into Akonu, but against the mighty Damocles himself, they didn’t stand a chance!
Now his Four Swords keep them prisoner, trophies for the new age!
The day has gone from bad to worse for BASILISK!
Not only does Pyra remain as the Sword of Virtue, but he’s come face to face once again with the Sword of Fear, the nightmare of his childhood, Mister Whisper!
Long-dormant memories, now reawakened, tell him that Whisper has his own agenda beyond Damocles, but no time to worry about that now!
Professor G confronts Damocles, aka Simon Tsung, the man he thought a friend.
Instead, he’s the immortal Gen-Active warlord, Qi Zhân Dēng!
As his Omega Titans unleash chaos on the world, he receives troubling news. The one G-Man who evaded his clutches, Pantha, is tearing though his forces.
Damocles, finished taunting his enemies, gives Pyra a fateful order: kill the G-Men, starting with the love of her life, Basilisk!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
ACTION COMICS #7
PLOT by GUANLISHABI
WRITTEN by MATT FRACTION
ART by LEONARDO ROMERO
"Or Is He Both?"
Here comes Jimmy Olsen!
Metallo is suddenly attacked by a Green Giant, the Kryptonite Man!
Seizing the opportunity, Superman tries to stop the Sandman Superman.
Using heat vision, Superman is able to burst the water pipe in the ground.
The water turns the Sandman into Mudman!
Superman is able to break free of the Sandman Superman and save Lois and Bizarro!
Meanwhile, Metallo and the Kryptonite Man are still fighting.
And Lex Luthor retrieves the Sandman from the scene.
The Sandman Superman was created when the K-bomb was detonated in the desert!
The Kryptonite radiation mutated the sand in the desert, changing it into a Sandman Superman.
Now, at the Fortress of Solitude, Superman can feel his powers cut in half,
as if half of his power still remain with the Sandman Superman?
Superman has sent Bizarro into the Phantom Zone!
Time is frozen in the Phantom Zone, this will stop the Kryptonite poisoning!
This is the same way that Superman saved the Super Dinosaur from Kryptonite poisoning!
Meanwhile, Lois Lane tracks down the Kryptonite Man to a house outside Metropolis.
And Lois will be surprised when she realizes that it is actually Jimmy Olsen!?
30 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
AQUAMAN #34 *Fire From Heaven tie-in
Plot by EXCITER
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by JIM LEE
“DIVINE RIGHT OF KINGS”
Damocles’ vision is of a world dominated by Gen-Active metahumans. Any Atlantean who survived and adapted to underwater life following the Great Cataclysm was metahuman, and therefore all their current descendants carry that genetic heritage. In many ways Atlantis is akin to a third island, ancient predecessor to Kuano and Akonu. But Damocles knows the weak heart of Atlantis’ current king, Arthur Curry - who, even now, summons a Lord of Order to fight the Omega Titans rather than join them in their holy crusade. Indeed, Curry rejected a similar offer of metahuman unity from Vandal Savage, so he’d certainly reject Damocles’ more radical approach to evolution. Atlantis’ former king, however, Orm the Ocean Master… perhaps he will be more receptive. Damocles already controls four Swords, why not a Trident as well?
Ages ago…
The Boiling Sea has finally calmed itself. The incomparable wizard Arion discovered that the source of the heat was Sharca, a mortal woman. On a failed pilgrimage to lost Oceanid (the only Atlantean colony not on Earth, located in the Pegasus galaxy), Sharca encountered and bonded with a Zirandian, an incarnation of the fundamental force of existence! Her fellow travelers - her family - were killed. Overburdened with guilt, she returned to Earth and chose to burn alone… forever.
Convincing Sharca to end her self-imposed exile, Arion takes her under his wing. He believes she can use this incredible power for good… but can anyone control a Zirandian? And will the current ruler of Atlantis, King Atlan II, condone Arion’s efforts… or oppose his risky approach?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
ASHES OF EARTH #2
“It’s My Turn”
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by David Aja
When the G-Men confronted the Swords of Damocles, they took a real beating.
In the chaos, Pantha was knocked into the depths of Akonu, presumed dead.
Their mistake. Pantha is alive, and now it’s her turn to kick ass!
Witness the human weapon known as X-24 as she lets loose and tears through the foot soldiers of Damocles, one by one, on her way to liberate her friends!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
BAT-WING #49
Writer: Malcolm Jones
Artist: Dexter Soy
Plotter: Marvell2100
NEMESIS
Jarmun: Bat-Wing and Deathblow team-up to find out who killed businessman and spy Ken Yao! Who was Yao working for and what did he know that got him killed? Back in The Congo, David's partner Dakota and agent Khan of the People's Republic of China may have found a connection between Yao and a covert gov't op in the states. There is much concern in the U.S. about China's growing influence in Africa so it's possible was Yao a spy for the Americans. Dakota thinks that Yao could have been looking into a Chinese partnership with an African company called Han-Barc named after the African warrior Hannibal Barca. Further digging reveals that Han-Barc has connections to Burendia, the rogue nation led by The Red Lion!
Dakota calls David in fills him in on what she and Khan have found out. She tells him that there is a Han-Barc facility not far from Jarmuns' capital. David tells Cray that he has a lead on a site that Yao may have been looking into. Once there, they break into what looks like an abandoned facility. However they discover a hidden lower level, where scientists are working what appears to bodies in stasis tubes. Could this be some sort of bio-lab and what are they working on? Unfortunate, Bat-Wing and Deathblow may never get answers to these questions as the sound of a gun clicks behind them. Then, a whispery voice says, "Hello Cray, remember your old partner Nemesis?" Next Issue: Bat-Wing! Deathblow! Nemesis! Exactly whose book is this anyway?
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
BRONZE TIGER #23
Writer: Chip Zdarsky
Artist: Philip Tan
Plotter: Marvell2100
IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES
Palace Ballroom, Uzikistan: With the help of The Red Lion and President Illyana Khisnovs' private security, Ben was able to stop the attempt on the Presidents life by a group of assassins from The Guild. Thankfully no guests were hurt and all assassins were killed but tensions are still high, especially now that Ben's ex-wife Flo' Crowley is the head of President Khisnov's security team! The last time he saw Flo' Ben vowed to kill her on the spot and is about to fulfill that promise when Matthew Bland, The Red Lion steps in. He tells Ben that as much as he would love to see the outcome of this confrontation, Ben should reconsider killing a member of Khisnovs' inner circle in front of so many witnesses. It just wouldn't be a good look for him right now.
As much as he dislikes Bland, Ben knows that he's right. He'll just have to wait for a better time. Khisnov thanks everyone for their help in saving lives as she has the guests escorted safely from the ballroom. Flo' walks up to Ben to thank him and asks would he like to join her later for a nightcap. She smiles and says that she heard that he's a widower now, maybe he can come by her place tonight and work a few things out under the sheets. Ben, just gives her a look and says, "Things will be settled between us soon".
Later as he meets with President Khisnov, she thanks him again for saving her life and wonders if he would meet with her in her private chambers to discuss a position in her gov't. Ben tells her that she doesn't need to pretend anymore. He knows that she staged the whole assassination attempt. She hired the assassins to stage an attempt on her life so that her people would rally around her. It's amazing that there were dozens of killers, no guests were hurt and that all of the assassins were killed. Can't have any of them left alive to expose the lie. Illyana denies, his accusation saying that she would never put her people at risk. As they enter her room, he tells her not to worry, he won't reveal her secret. He understands that there are times when difficult choices must be made. He's made many in his past and will make many more in the future.
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
DEADLY HANDS OF CONNOR HAWKE #49
Plotter: MARVELL2100
Writer: JEFF LEMIRE
Artist: ANDREA SORRENTINO
THE MOUNTAIN
With the secret backing of Lena Killian, CEO of Osiris, Billy and Anita have rebuilt The Guild into a formidable organization. Assassins, bodyguards, private army, whatever you need The Guild can provide! And now with the addition of Kilroy and Komodo along with The Magus and Tasha al Ghul, they are more powerful and deadlier than Richard Dragons' Guild ever was! On the other end however, Connor isn't having much luck building his on organization. After being turned down by Shiva, he doesn't know where to turn. How will he ever stop Billy if he can't even build his own organization? Dragon tells Connor that he should put more faith in himself than in some organization. He doesn't need thousands of devoted followers to take down The Guild. His belief in himself, Avila's belief in him is more than enough to accomplish what he needs to do. To climb a mountain, you don't need to stand on the shoulder of thousands, you only need stand beside someone you love and who loves you! Next Issue: Three The Hard Way!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
CAPTAIN MARVELOUS #2 *Fire From Heaven Tie-In*
Plot by NX01A
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III
'TEAM MARVEL' Part 2 'THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE'
•The OMEGA TITAN known as MARVEL drains the wonder from the Fawcett City populace. This looks like a job for CAPTAIN... THUNDER?!
•Thanks to the trickter god, ANANSI, MALIK WHITE draws power from the modern deities by saying the magic word Shazam!
S - Social Media
H - Hypervigilance
A - Artificial Intelligence
Z - Zeitgeist
A - Advocacy
M - Monetization
•CAPTAIN MARVELOUS has his own plan for taking down Marvel but it clashes with Captain Thunder's. Both plans might work but neither wants to yield.
•And does the arrival of a winged wonder in the midst of their quarrel bode well or ill?
Team Marvel Profile
CAPTAIN THUNDER
Name: Malik White
Affiliation: S.H.A.Z.A.M.!
Powers: •Flight
•Invulnerability
•Superhuman Strength, Intellect, Healing, Speed, Reflexes
•Magic Resistance
•Magic Detection
•Self Sustenance
Intelligence: •••••
Strength: •••••••
Speed: •••••
Durability: ••••••
Energy Projection: •••
Fighting Skills: ••••
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
THE FLASH #49 *Fire From Heaven tie-in
Plot by EXCITER
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art by FRANK CHO
Barry Allen is gone, his body possessed by the Black Racer. We now live in the…
“WORLD WITHOUT A FLASH” part three: “DEICIDE SQUAD”
The world is in peril, but Henry Allen remains laser-focused on his goal: the Black Racer. Henry’s son Barry never gave up trying to free him from jail following his wrongful conviction, so Henry won’t give up trying to free his son from possession by the New God of Death. But he’s just a man, what can he do? Well, he can call in favors and put together a team. Because if you’re going to kill a god, then you need… a Deicide Squad: Captain Cold, Scandal Savage, Killer Frost, Cheetah, the Turtle, Magog, Peacemaker, and Captain Atom!
Captain Cold owed Henry from when Henry joined the Rogues as “Dr. Ultrasound” to help during the Starro Wars (see THE FLASH #13). Captain Atom, Magog, and Peacemaker were part of the “Justice Battalion,” and come courtesy of super-spy King Faraday, who Henry helped escape Bialya (see THE FLASH #38). Killer Frost, the Turtle, and Cheetah all worked for Vandal Savage’s World Organization for the Advancement of Humanity and were all arrested by the Justice League (see HUMANITY FIRST: AGENTS OF W.O.A.H. #4). They’re provided, with complimentary bombs in their heads, courtesy of friends that Henry made during his stay with the Department of Corrections. And Scandal Savage actually volunteered, eager to prove that she opposes what her father stood for.
Can this motley crew really take down a god? It looks like they’ll get to practice first… on an Omega Titan!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
GREEN LANTERN #49 *Fire From Heaven tie-in*
Plot by EXCITER
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art by JOE MADUREIRA
“OVERCOME GREAT FEAR”
John Stewart advised the President of the United Planets, Arin Sur, against a preemptive attack on Pyra. He chose to put his faith in the G-Men. But if Pyra really has bonded to a Zirandian, might John have made a terrible mistake?
Representative Bogar-Ve of Xudar, a member of Arin Sur’s inner circle and one of the few currently privy to the information about Pyra, thinks so. Millennia ago, a Zirandian was said to have destroyed her people’s original home-world and forced the refugees to resettle on Xudar. Finding Stewart’s lapse in judgement to be unforgivable, she clandestinely arranges for a “leak” of his personal security information to Stewart’s avowed enemies, the Dominators… and hopes they’ll remove her problem once and for all!
But the Dominators acquired their name for a reason… and they’re much more dangerous than mere hit men! But what is their greater plan?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
JLβ #7 *Fire From Heaven Tie-In*
Plot by NX01A
Written by RAM V
Art by JAMAL CAMPBELL
'TEAM JUSTICE' Part 2 'RAIN ON THE JUST AND UNJUST'
•With STEEL's lab caught in the distortion zone between normal space and the Still Force, he and the ÜBERADICATOR have minutes at most before they're perpetually exploding for all eternity.
•WILL WALKER learns more about the SLOW CHILDREN, manifestations of the Still Force itself, and their desire to have a mortal vessel to balance the incursions of the Speed Force into normal space.
•NUBIA, GREEN LANTERN SOJOURNER, and MIDNIGHTER & APOLLO have been brought down by the OMEGA TITAN calling itself JUSTICE, falling short of their own concepts of equity and fair play! Can JASON BLOOD and EXTRAÑA fare any better against Justice, or will the DEMON have to introduce it to the impartiality of Hell?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SUICIDE SQUAD #3
Written & Drawn by Daniel W Johnson
'Ravenous' Pt 1 of 3. While the rest of the Squad hang back in Belle Reve. Hellhound, Livewire, Atomic Skull & Plastique are tasked with infiltrating an old Cadmus Black Site located underwater. When they get there, they find that many of the guards have been brutally murdered. While they get further instructions from Director Harcourt, little do they know that they're being stalked by a primal creature.
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
SUPERMAN #7
PLOT by GUANLISHABI
WRITTEN by GENE LUEN YANG
ART by GURIHIRU
"What Doesn't Kill You"
There are five known Kryptonite isotopes.
Green, lethal effects to all Kryptonians. Blue, lethal effects to all Bizarros.
White, lethal effects to all botanic. Gold, neutralize Kryptonians powers permanently.
And Red, mutate Kryptonians randomly.
Trying to reverse the effects of Green Kryptonite poisoning, Superman looks into Red Kryptonite.
To create an antidote to Kryptonite, Superman injects himself with Red Kryptonite sample.
And Superman receives a sudden power boost, and he becomes twice as strong, twice as fast.
By Rao! He is also immune to Kryptonite now!
Using this random mutation, Superman develops the Kryptonite antidote.
But what Superman doesn't realize, is that he may have also created his most powerful enemy to date!
As the mutation continues, Superman realizes that there is another him inside of him.
The other Superman finally break out of Superman.
Negative Superman Unchained!
Every aspects negative to Superman, this Superman is actually able to absorb Kryptonite energy!
Superman is unable to stop Negative Superman, because they are matched in every way.
But they are also unable to touch each other due to their powers being equally matched.
Can Superman find a way to stop the rampage of Negative Superman?
30 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
UNCANNY G-MEN: THE DARK PYRA SAGA #2
(LGY: UNCANNY G-MEN #27)
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Pepe Larraz
Act Two, “Purgatorio”, Part One
Play with fire, and you get burned!
DAMOCLES was the latest in a long line of men to try to control PYRA — and the latest to fail!
Pyra thought she’d killed her great love, Basilisk — and the shock of it broke her free from Damocles’ control!
In an instant, she turned on the would-be master of the world, shattering his mind like glass.
But Basilisk and the G-Men are crushed to realize that this so-called Dark Pyra is even more dangerous on her own!
Obliterating much of Damocles' army on Akonu, Pyra begins a joyride of destruction across the globe!
The G-Men and the Extremist escape, returning to the Professor’s mansion to regroup… only for Pyra to blow it to pieces!
Their combined forces are easily defeated — so what chance does the rest of the world have?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
UNCANNY G-MEN #28
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Valerio Schiti
Act Two, “Purgatorio”, Part Two
Mister Whisper puts his contingency plans into motion!
For Manfred Seltsam, the alliance with Damocles was one of convenience and necessity… and necessity breeds resentment.
He’s wanted Damocles dead for years… but not like this!
The Augusts and Pink bloodlines will, according to his calculations, create a messiah-like figure if combined!
The plan was to make such a messiah and use him to destroy Damocles… but Pyra took care of that problem.
Now, Damocles' mind no more than sewage circling the drain.
Still, you can’t be too sure. And no guarantee Pyra ignores him forever.
Cloning Basilisk is child’s play. Valuable as his genes are, they’re stable. Predictable.
His lady love, on the other hand?
Cloning somebody as powerful as Penelope Pink is a challenge, but he’s up to the task!
Sure hope nothing does wrong!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
YELLOW LANTERN: FIRE FROM HEAVEN #2
Plot by EXCITER
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art by JOE MADUREIRA
“OVERCOME GREAT FEAR”
The combined might of the Green and Yellow Lantern Corps has defeated the Omega Titan of Fear and foiled its attempt to consume the planet Qward… but what secrets lie within the enormous Titan’s body? Hal Jordan himself ventures inside the monstrosity in an effort to discover what inspired its attack and, if possible, how to stop the other Omega Titans.
He’s joined by Sinestro, who secretly has a very different motivation… to leverage the Titan’s lingering fear energy and enhance his Corps’ power rings!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
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