DC Comics Previews: January 14th
'New Krypton' ends, 'Faces of Evil' begins, Manhunter signs off, and Merlyn checks back in!
New DC Comics for January 14, 2009:
ACTION COMICS #873
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Pete Woods
The "New Krypton" finale! Even as the governments of Earth begin passing anti-Kryptonian laws, the people of Kandor have plans of their own -- beyond anything you can imagine!
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #25
Written by Andrew Kreisberg; Art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
The Joker makes a break for it as the rogue "policeman" tries stopping Batman once and for all!
BOOSTER GOLD #16
Written by Dan Jurgens; Art by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund
Booster finds himself stranded on the battlefields of World War I and comes face-to-face with the infamous Hans von Hammer, a.k.a. Enemy Ace!
FACES OF EVIL: PROMETHEUS
Written by Sterling Gates; Art by Federico Dalbochio
Prometheus once defeated the Justice League single-handedly, and his latest crime spree as moved him to the top of the Most Wanted list. But what grave crimes has he committed, and what will he do to prevent capture?
FINAL CRISIS #6 (OF 7)
Written by Grant Morrison; Art by J.G. Jones & Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
Supergirl vs. Mary Marvel! Superman vs. Darkseid! The fate of the Flash! And the return of the New Gods! The war between good and evil at last will be decided on the battlefield of a broken world! And as the walls between universes crumble and fall, an evil beyond imagining arrives to claim its prize!
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #16
Written by Andrew Kreisberg; Art by Mike Norton and Joe RubinsteinThe black archer Merlyn returns just when Green Arrow and Black Canary have their lives back on track. But if the heroes can defeat their archenemy, might that open the gates to worse evils?
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #32
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman
"Sins of the Star Sapphire" concludes with Kyle Rayner battling Kryb for the soul of Lantern Amnee Pree's baby. Plus, Mongul begins his conquest of a world and a takeover of the Sinestro Corps!
MANHUNTER #38
Written by Marc Andreyko; Art by Michael Gaydos
In this final issue, Manhunter fights metahuman terrorists while Kate Spencer prepares for the most heart-wrenching case of her legal career!
NIGHTWING #152
Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Don Kramer and Jay Liesten
Both Nightwing and Dick Grayson are forced to deal with tragic recent events, and things will never be the same -- especially with Ra's al Ghul involved!
SIMON DARK #16
Written by Steve Niles; Art by Scott Hampton
The secret of Simon's mysterious new adversary is revealed! But is it too late to stop the nemesis from carrying out his ghoulish plan?
TITANS #9
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Howard Porter
With Jericho around, no one is safe. He can hide in plain sight, and he's far more powerful than he's ever been before. What is his ultimate goal, and whom will he possess next to attain it?
TRINITY #33
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza; Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher & Mike Norton & Ande Parks
There's war on Earth, in space and in another dimension. And to rescue the Trinity, their most devoted family and friends must defy gods as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.