It’s Sunday and I’m working on final comic orders for the week. And I’m noticing that there are some comics our loyal DC subscribers may be missing. Enter this checklist!
Absolute Evil One Shot
If you are reading the Absolute line (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter) you need to preorder this book. It will give you a leg up on the next storylines and it includes the introduction of several brand new characters to this initiative. We will not auto-order it for you, so you must tell us that you want it. This book will sell out.
From the official Solicit:
IT'S THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE--AND ITS VILLAINS STAND UNITED! Without heroes...without protection...without restraint...there is only ABSOLUTE EVIL. The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world...and it’s certainly caught the attention of the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond, and the mysterious Joker have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking...and new partnerships. An insidious betrayal from within their ranks is imminent, and if they don’t take action, they’ll lose control of a planet that was built to be their playground! Superstars Al Ewing and Giuseppe Camuncoli join forces to kickstart the next era of Absolute Universe stories...with several shocking new character reveals, and one big unmissable twist!
Batman #2
Surprising absolutely no one, the relaunch of Batman by Fraction and Jimenez has been huge. You do not want to miss where the tale goes next as this slightly brighter Dark Knight jumps into Tim Drake’s story. This book will sell out.
From the solicit:
ROBIN GETS HIS OWN DARK NIGHT AS FRACTION & JIMENEZ TURN UP THE HEAT ON THE DYNAMIC DUO! Injured, cuffed, and tossed in the back of a GCPD paddy wagon with a dozen uncuffed and violent criminals, Robin (Tim Drake) will have to use everything he’s learned from the Dark Knight if he hopes to survive his own dark night. Will Batman arrive in time to help him, or will this mission change the way the city and the GCPD view the Dynamic Duo forever?
DC K.O. #1
This 4-part miniseries ties the All-In and Absolute series together for the first time since launching. Who will fight for Earth? Who will fight for Apokolips? Which universe will survive? Of course there are some MAJOR surprises along the way. No spoilers - but gang, this is going to be FUN.
From the solicit:
DC'S MAJOR 2025 EVENT IS HERE! SCOTT SNYDER AND JAVIER FERNANDEZ WELCOME YOU TO THE SLUGFEST OF THE CENTURY! The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion to enter the ring against Darkseid, but there’s a catch...the closer you get to the Heart of Apokolips, the more it corrupts you, changes you into something dangerous. Which DC character has what it takes to make it to the end? Who is willing to do what it takes to win it all, even if it means taking down their friends and family? You want to get nuts? Let’s get nuts!
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Making Things Easier for Customers (Part 2)
One of my goals for the new year is to (re)document common tasks for both staff and customers. After paying for asides, managing subscriptions is a top request.