Graphic novels/comics received 3/10/13 DC edition

Let’s take a quick look to see what’s arrived at the Geek Compound.

Batman: Night of the Owls

Written by Scott Snyder, James T Tynion IV, Tony S. Daniel, Judd Winick, Peter J. Tomasi, Duane Swierczynski, Gail Simone, Scott Lobdell, Kyle Higgins, Justin Gray, and Jimmy Palmiotti

Art by Greg Capullo, Jason Fabok, Tony S. Daniel, David Finch, Marcus To, Patrick Gleason, Travel Foreman, Ardian Syaf, Kenneth Rocafort, Guillem March, Eddy Barrows, and Moritat

Cover by Greg Capullo

Promo copy:

• In this new hardcover, evil spreads across Gotham City as Batman’s allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides.

• The Court of Owls makes its move against justice in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence.

• Collects BATMAN #8-9, BATMAN ANNUAL #1, DETECTIVE COMICS #9, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #9, BATWING #9, BATMAN AND ROBIN #9, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #9, BIRDS OF PREY #9, BATGIRL #9, NIGHTWING #8-9 and ALL-STAR WESTERN #9.

Batman #17

Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion

Promo copy:

• This is it: The stunning conclusion to “DEATH OF THE FAMILY”!

• Who lives? Who dies? Who laughs last? Find out as Batman and The Joker face off one last time!

Katana #1
Written by Ann Nocenti
Art by Alex Sanchez
Cover by David Finch

Promo copy:

• From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY!

• KATANA is a former assassin on a noble quest to restore the OUTSIDERS to their former glory!

• Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the SoulTaker?

Justice League Of America’s Vibe #1

Written by Geoff Johns and Andrew Kreisberg
Art by Pete Woods and Sean Parsons
Cover by David Finch

Promo copy:

• No, that’s not a typo. Vibe stars in his own ongoing monthly title, starting with this debut issue cowritten by GEOFF JOHNS!

• One of the most unlikely members of the Justice League of America ever (okay, THE most unlikely) will soon discover he’s one of the most powerful individuals on Earth. But how did Vibe get his abilities? What is the cost to them? And why does the JLA want him on the team so desperately?

• Plus: We’ve seen the Red Room and the Black Room, but what is…the Circus?


Justice League of America #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by David Finch

Promo copy:

• The march toward TRINITY WAR begins with part one of “WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS”!

• Green Lantern! Green Arrow! Catwoman! Katana! Vibe! Hawkman! Stargirl! They aren’t the world’s greatest super heroes—they’re the most dangerous! But why does a team like the JLA need to exist? What is their ultimate mission? And who is pulling the strings?

• Plus: Find out why Martian Manhunter is the most dangerous of them all. Period.

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