ND 12-2019

BAT-WING #5
Written By Malcolm Jones
Art By Ben Oliver
Plot By Marvell2100
Those Who Hunt Heroes! Part 1
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered a partnership with The Department of Extranormal Operations, a US agency specialized in tracking metahumans around the world. David and Kia have been ordered to team up with Special Agents Dakota Jamison and Steve Trevor to investigate sightings of a strange creature attacking innocent people and destroying businesses over the past few months. Reports of the description have been varied but there is one thing they all have in common: the creature looks like a giant bat! Next Issue: Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na...Bat-Wiiing!!!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE #5
Plotted by Clark_Kent
Written by Dan Jurgens
Art by Dan Jurgens & Jay Oliva
Diana arranges a meeting with Victor Stone, aka: Cyborg! Following Steppenwolf's defeat, Cyborg took possession of the 3 "Mother Boxes" that were left behind. Working out of STAR Labs with his father, Silas, Cyborg seeks a way to reactivate one of the boxes...if there is a way to Apokolips, he assures Diana they will find it together.
Superman arrives in Central City to speak to Professor Hamilton. Hamilton is manic, full of energy, but speaking in gibberish. He scrawls odd symbols on the walls of his room. Superman studies the symbols when suddenly Hamilton's eyes light up blue! The symbols appear in his eyes as he screams "it is coming!"
Back at STAR Labs, Cyborg activates the box, creating a "Boom Tube"...Diana insists on going alone, but Cyborg won't hear it. She's going to need backup where they are going...
24 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
DEADLY HANDS OF CONNOR HAWKE #5
Plotter: Marvell2100
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: Andrea Sorrentino
Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto!
Okazaki, Japan: Connor, Naomi and Jax have been in Japan for weeks, evading killers and trying to make their way to the United States. Connor is still trying to figure out what these two are up to and why someone wants them dead so badly. But then again, he has his own problems with The Guild wanting him dead. They are able to sneak aboard a ship heading for San Francisco and freedom. But there is someone else on board the ship, someone who recognizes all three targets and the bounty on their heads. Komodo will become the worlds' greatest assassin when she kills these three and her Twitter page will explode with new followers! Next Issue: Dead in the Water.
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
THE FLASH #5
Plot by EXCITER
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art by FRANK CHO
“CAT SCRATCH FEVER”
This is Henry Allen’s first Christmas as a free man in twenty years... but his son isn’t with him. Instead, and against Henry’s wishes, Barry continues down the rabbit-hole of his mother’s murder investigation. He now believes Dr. Nora Allen-Thompson was killed because she was secretly developing a “cure” for the metagene. He also discovers classified forensic evidence recovered from the crime scene: a hair. A cheetah hair...
Flash Fact: The cheetah is the fastest land animal, reaching up to 75 miles per hour.
Captain Cold believes he rules the streets of Central City. He’s bold enough to steal from anyone... even Vandal Savage. So when the Rogues intercept a huge cache of dark money meant to be funneled to the African warlord tasked by the Light with keeping Gorilla City contained, Vandal takes notice... and sends his enforcer: Barbara Minerva. An influential British heiress, years ago Minerva gained the powers of a feral feline deity. Her claws and fangs can rip and cut at impossible speeds... and Savage has directed her to rip and cut the hubristic thieves that dared to take from the Light. If Captain Cold wants his crew to survive, he’ll be forced to take on a very unlikely new recruit that’s equally interested in stopping the Cheetah. Welcome to the Rogues, Flash! Hope you survive the experience!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
GREEN LANTERN #5
Plot by EXCITER
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art by JOE MADUREIRA
“A HISTORY OF ULTRA-VIOLENCE”
Like the eye of a hurricane, there is now a lull in Doomsday’s rampage - and it’s thanks to Lobo’s reckless decision to break the Green Lantern’s planetary barricade and engage the monster. As Lobo can’t be killed, the single-minded destroyer Doomsday is trapped in a repetitious loop. He brutally slaughters Lobo, Lobo regenerates, Doomsday brutally slaughters him again, Lobo regenerates again, ad infinitum. This buys the Corps precious time to regroup.
Hal Jordon and John Stewart confront Ganthet, demanding that the Guardians of the Universe declassify all information on Doomsday - and they might not like what they find...
Accessing comprehensive historical records, subject: Doomsday of Krypton.
Entry 1. Green Lantern dispatched to a pre-civilization planet, subsequently designated Krypton, to investigate reports of alleged unlawful experiments. A mad scientist was studying “reactive evolution” - the ability to die and then spontaneously resurrect with an immunity to whatever killed you; effective immortality and invulnerability. To do this, he was brutally murdering a test subject... over and over, countless times. Could the Lantern save this innocent victim? What would be left to save?
Entry 989. Green Lantern Corps dispatched to Graxos IV to facilitate evacuation and containment. Doomsday escaped and is ravaging the world’s primitive elf-like inhabitants. Can the lanterns work with the native Rrab family to prevent a genocide?
Entry 5789.All lanterns, alpha priority recall to Oa. Doomsday has reached the Green Lantern’s planetary HQ at the center of the universe - and not even the Guardians may be able to stop him...
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99
LEGENDS OF THE DC MULTIVERSE #5
Plotted by Clark_Kent
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Kenneth Rocafort
"Vicki the Vampire Slayer", Part 1
The Supermen find themselves on Earth 4, a nightmarish world overrun with the undead. Through an internet hack, Henshaw gleams some information on what happened here. Years ago, the legendary Vampire Dracula made his way to Gotham City. He was eventually defeated, but not before turning the Batman into a true creature of the night.
As time went on and he lost more and more control, Batman eventually fed on his foes. First it was Penguin. Then Dent. Eventually, The Joker, too, was fed upon...and that's when Batman changed. No longer content with feeding on villains, Batman turned on the innocent people he swore to protect. His bloodlust unsatiable. Eventually, even the Justice League fell to his newfound power...Wonder Woman came to him in what she thought was a dream, unable to resist his charms. He ate from Superman while he slept, and proceeded to murder the woman who slept beside the Man of Steel. With their help, the rest of the League was easy. Dubbing themselves The Justice Masters, they rule the world with fear...and eat when they are hungry. And for sport.
Internet posts talk about a rumor. A rumor of an order of slayers, few in number, who stalk the vampires around the world. Though no one knows who the Gotham Slayer is, they know she is out there, fighting the good fight. Henshaw also discovers this vampire Superman, once powered by the Sun, now requires moonlight for energy...he still roams "Necropolis", and there's a full moon tonight. Henshaw records the data in his memory banks. He speaks to the others: "we must go to Gotham."
36 PGs./Rated T+ …$3.99
THE PROTECTORS #4
Plotted by Lorec
Written by Mark Waid
Art by David Finch
The Darkness Within Part 1 of 3
Bruised and battered after their battle with China White and her lackeys, Tim and Virgil make a startling discovery. After running the DNA tracker found in P&P against an international database, they get a hit. Deacon Blackfire. The marker appears to be looking for a Blackfire descendant, but to what end.
Meanwhile, the Man in Black distributes 1000s of pills to his dealers to flood the streets with. Even with the warehouse destroyed and those nosy heroes snooping around, there's still more than enough pills to accomplish his goal. And with Roland Daggette bankrolling the entire operation, a new base of operations will soon be established.
In a secure location, China White recruits a new member, Fright. Her scientific background as well as her powers make her an interesting asset to the Blackfire Cult. And she comes cheap, her price, to be the one to kill Red Robin.
From the diary of Stephanie Brown - December 20XX
It was great patrolling again, until we had to battle China White and her goons. We don’t know how many people may have been injured in the explosion. The cops are keeping things super quiet. And Tim, Tim has now become obsessed with finding out how this is connected to Deacon Blackfire. Before Tim's time as Robin, Bruce won't talk about it, Jason won't, even Dick and Barbara won't talk about it. Who is Deacon Blackfire and why does he scare the fearless Bat-family so much?
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
THE QUESTION #5
Plotter: CaptCleghorn
Writer MARK RUSSELL
Artist BILL SIENKIEWICZ
“Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?”
Vic is starting to develop a real rapport with Bandit, his new cybernetic canine companion. Now in Vic’s mind (and possibly Bandit’s as well), Bandit is Vic’s dog. The Aquarius Corporation, based on the millions they invested in the dog’s hardware and software, feels otherwise. And they have sent their enforcer Ronin after Bandit.
Ronin is the next step for the cybernetics system Aquarius is developing. Where Bandit is a dog with mechanical additions, Ronin is a human with the similar attachments. Vic has a cool mask. The odds do not seem to be in Vic’s favor.
Tot discovers Steve Dayton’s interest is less in Tot’s brilliance than in his pseudoderm creation.
32 PGS./ Rated M for Mature Readers...$2.99
RED X #5
Written by Marjorie Liu
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Riley Rossmo
Red X, alongside Jade and Obsidian, are pinned down by Guitez’ xenothium-wielding foot soldiers.
A huge complication for Dick arrives in the form of an old friend: Wonder Girl is here to save the day!
They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend — but they clearly never met Cassie Sandsmark, who is more than willing to taken on both sides at once!
Unfortunately for Dick, she has no idea that beneath the mask of Red X is a fellow hero.
Red X can’t afford to fail his first mission, so letting Cassie win isn't an option. But if he can’t defeat Wonder Girl before Jade and Obsidian do, the consequences could be deadly!
Meanwhile, Doctor Sung finds evidence that Red X accessed her computer. Is Dick’s secret in jeopardy?
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
SENSATION COMICS #5
Written by Kieron Gillen
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Stephanie Hans
"Brexit from Amazonia!"
(Or should that be Cantrexit? Gwaelexit?)
Cantre’r Gwaelod has decided they’ve had enough of this Amazonia business.
If there’s an enemy out there targeting Amazonia? Not their problem.
They’ve ordered the Berserker to abandon mission and return home.
Diana suspects that, far from removing them from the danger, they’ve made themselves an easy target.
Alongside Ferdinand, Etta, and Zealot, Diana accompanies Berserker back to her realm.
But when Wonder Woman shows up to this Amazonian realm, they’re none too happy about it!
There’s something rotten in the leadership of this realm. Can the Wonder Women root it out before it’s too late?
Meanwhile, Diana’s mind is distracted thanks to her recent reunion with her former lover Kasia, aka Troia. Will a good talk with Ferdinand and Etta be enough to clear her head?
Also, Ferdinand meets some very hairy Hebritaurs. (Picture the Minotaur version of highland cattle, the hairy coo. Very fluffy.)
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
…SAME AS THE OLD GODS #1
Plotter: YOHEI72
Writer: MATT FRACTION
Artist: FRANK QUITELY
Color Artist: F.C.O. PLASCENCIA
You've seen them in airports, in parks, on street corners... huddled in rows, heads shaved, robed in black, chanting in unison: "Let go of love... Embrace hate... Darkseid is... Judge others.... Enslave others... Darkseid is... Everything ends, nothing begins... Anti-Life justifies our hatred.... DARKSEID IS." You probably know them as the “Izzies.” They call themselves The Apokoliptians. By whatever name, they're the fastest growing new religion in the world, thanks in part to Kyle Mason, the biggest actor in Hollywood and the most famous advocate of Apokoliptism. And now that includes a new mandate: to help search for the Anti-Life Equation, which is tough because no one seems able to tell him exactly what it is – not even his master Darkseid, the nihilistic god-emperor of the hell-planet Apokolips. But Darkseid wants it anyway, and he'll stop at nothing to get it. Which means Kyle can stop at nothing. As if the normal life of a superstar weren't stressful enough.
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
SWAMP THING: SEA OF GREEN #4
Plotter: YOHEI72
Writer: TOM KING
Artist: JEROME OPEÑA
Color Artist: MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
Hiding the Swamp Child in the basement of a ruined building near her village, Kaira continues to telepathically probe his distant past. Through his eyes, she sees the city of New Orleans, struggling to rise from the devastation of a hurricane. But the danger isn't past. Another, even stronger, storm approaches, and the Swamp Thing will need to exert his powers to the limit to try to minimize its destruction. And in the chaos of the flooded city, a disturbed military sniper deployed with his unit is targeting civilians. Between the fury of the natural world and the fury of human weapons and the human mind, how many lives can the Swamp Thing save?
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
VILLAINS UNITED #5
Plotted by Lorec
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes
Holiday Hell Part 1 of 2
“We regret to inform you that the 23rd young person, a student at UC Berkeley, has died in the last 3 months. While the toxicology report has not returned, there’s little doubt that the new street drug, P&P, was involved.” – Part of a press conference from Captain Renee Montoya
As soon as Captain Montoya started with the OPD, the new drug P&P hit the streets. Initially thought to be a harmless pleasure drug, akin to Ecstasy, the people of Oakland quickly found out that the drug is deadly. The drug is highly addictive, so much so that as soon as an hour after the high has worn off, users experience intense pain. Though timing varies, if the user doesn’t get another hit of the drug, the users go into shock and eventually dies. So far, no one has made it to the hospital in time to see if there is a cure. Who would develop such a drug and why sell it to young people? Captain Montoya aims to find out and she’s not alone.
Lex is also aware of what’s going on with P&P and he doesn’t like it. It’s one thing to be a criminal, but drugs are an arena he never ventured into. After consulting with Edge, Catwoman, The Calculator, and Deathstroke, it is decided to hire someone to covertly find out the source of P&P. Someone with a reputation for results. Enter the Black Manta!
32 PGS/RATED T+... $3.99
NEXT DAWN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1!
"...And a Psycho-Parrot in a Pear Tree"
Written by Rainbow Rowell
Plot by H-E-D
Art by Kris Anka
Back by popular demand, the breakout star of the 2019 Halloween special is back!
Psycho-Pirate is still locked up, but Psycho-Parrot has just been released — and just in time for the twelve days of Christmas.
Without the Medusa Mask’s influence, she might not be evil — but she’s still plenty chaotic!
Watch Psycho-Parrot as she stumbles through the holidays, spreading cheer and mayhem in equal measure.
“A CHAOS CAROL”
Plot by EXCITER
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art by FRANK CHO
Somewhere in the dark multiverse, Ebenezer Scrooge became a twisted monster: Ebenezer Scourge! The miserly fiend seeks to decrease the surplus population this Christmas, for what right have billions of people to be merry? The spirit of his partner in life, Jacob Marley, foresaw that only three heroes from different timelines could prevent this global humbuggary:
The hero of Christmas past: from the age of sorcery and elves, the wandering barbarian Valcan of Pytharia - better known as Claw the Unconquered!
The hero of Christmas present: the green man from the red world, J'onn J'onzz the Martian Manhunter!
The hero of Christmas future: the self-proclaimed greatest gift from the 25th century, Booster Gold!
But can even these three stop Ebenezer Scourge, or will he reduce them to little more than an undigested bit of beef?
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” featuring the Question
Plotter: CaptCleghorn
Writer MARK RUSSELL
Artist BILL SIENKIEWICZ
It’s Christmas and as is the usual for all too many Hub City kids, nothing will be in their stocking. If, of course, the kids even have stockings. This year though, Vic Sage is out to improve the lives of Hub City youth by supplying the Hub City school system with electronic tablets. Vic is, of course, working at the behest of Vicki Vale and both are looking for a good news story to make national headlines. However that would be an expensive gift and capable donors are few and far between. Will the donor be Billionaire Steve Dayton? Could media magnate Lee Travis be convinced to help these kids? Perhaps the Pemberton Industries family fortune could be put to good use?
Although since it’s a Hub City story, happy endings are rare. “What did you get for Christmas?” “Homework. I got Homework.”
“SALAD DAY”
Plotter: YOHEI72
Writer: TOM KING
Artist: JEROME OPEÑA
Color Artist: MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
THE NIHICUREAN CLUB CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND
THE GASTRONOMIC EVENT OF THE SEASON
The world's foremost secret society of nihilist epicureans and epicurean nihilists is proud to announce our annual holiday celebration of rare and immoral cuisine. Our centerpiece dish this year will be:
THE SWAMP THING
The famous but hard-to-see superhero/monster/god of the Louisiana bayou will be served with cajun-spiced crawdad, creamy cajun dressing, “Hillbilly” heirloom beefsteak tomatoes, herbed garlic cornbread croutons, and red onions, and he will regenerate indefinitely for a true all-you-can-eat experience.
The Swamp Thing will also provide the mistletoe for all our doorways. Watch your step and/or bring lip balm!
Side delicacies will include, but are not limited to:
-Croquettes of Northern Canadian reindeer endangered by climate change
-Table salt distilled from the tears of children visiting with department store Santas
-Bing Crosby jerky (limited quantities available)
-Fruitcake
DRESS CODE:
Black tie, with a sprig of holly
WHEN:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019
COCKTAILS AT 5:00 P.M.
DINNER AT 6:00 P.M.
WHERE:
T.B.A.
(Our transport team will bring you blindfolded to our confidential venue. Your understanding is appreciated.)
R.S.V.P. BY NOVEMBER 15
Remember the first rule of The Nihicurean Club: You don't talk about The Nihicurean Club with your mouth full.
“SLEIGHER”
Plot by EXCITER
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art by JOE MADUREIRA
All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names, until one foggy Christmas Eve everything changed... with a ring.
"Rudolph of the North Pole. You have great rage in your heart. You belong to the Red Lantern Corps."
Now he will avenge the injustices done to him, and his retribution will most certainly go down in history!
“Violent Night, Holy Night”
Plotter: YOHEI72
Writer: MATT FRACTION
Artist: FRANK QUITELY
Color Artist: F.C.O. PLASCENCIA
Bethlehem – 2,000 years ago – In a humble stable, a babe is born to poor parents, far from home. He is benchpressing cows before the night is spent, and his name is Orion. Not far away, shepherds tending their flocks in a field by night hear a voice from the sky and are slaughtered by parademons. Three visitors come seeking the child – his hairy, ape-like half-brother, a white-haired old woman with a maniacal grin, and a redheaded preacher of fire and brimstone. They carry rich gifts from faraway lands, including tiny, singing boxes of great cosmic power. They are messengers of Darkseid, the father of Orion, who genetically engineered the baby from his own seed and planted him in an unsuspecting virgin mother of Earth in the first step of his plan for conquest. But now Darkseid has learned of a new prophecy, that this very child will one day destroy him. So all Bethlehem is about to become a battleground.
80 PGs./Rated T+ …$6.99
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