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Now we all know buying comics can be a bit difficult, many have questions like — “What’s releasing this week? What’s the book about? Will I know/like the characters?”
Well team Nerd Initiative has your back!
Welcome to the official comic book buying list of every title DC Comics has coming out this week!
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ACTION COMICS 2022 ANNUAL #1
Published
May 31, 2022
Writers
Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Si Spurrier
Artist’s
Dale Eaglesham, Ian Churchill
Cover Artist
Francesco Francavilla
Summary
As the Warworld Saga reaches a breaking point, battle lines are drawn between the two towering forces at odds: Mongul and Superman. In this special 2022 annual we’ll explore how our combatants have evolved over the years to represent the beacons of hope and tyranny that they respectively embody…and witness the first chilling chapter of their ultimate final battle!
BATMAN 2022 ANNUAL #1
Published
May 31, 2022
Writer
Ed Brisson
Artist
John Timms
Cover Artist
Mikel Janin
Summary
Following the events of the Abyss story arc, Batman has now tasked Ghost-Maker to finance and lead Batman Inc.! First order of business for the new management? Clean up a huge mess Luthor created in Chechnya…but is this new group ready to face fearsome new threat the Gray Wolf? And prepare yourself for the evolution of Clownhunter!
BATMAN: REPTILIAN
Published
May 31, 2022
Writer
Garth Ennis
Artist
Liam Sharp
Cover Artist
Liam Sharp
Summary
What strikes fear into the hearts of those who terrorize Gotham? It used to be Batman, but something far more frightening than a mere man stalks the shadows-and it’s after Gotham’s villains. How savage must a monster be to haunt the dreams of monsters? Pick up this dark and bone-chilling tale by comics legends Garth Ennis and Liam Sharp to find out!
HARDWARE: SEASON ONE #6
Published
May 31, 2022
Writer
Brandon Thomas
Artist’s
Denys Cowan
Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover Artist
Mateus Manhanini
Summary
Mercenaries, police, backstabbing businessmen, and more have all tried to keep Curtis Metcalf down. His reputation is in tatters, his suit nearly destroyed, and his body beaten, and still nothing can stop Curtis from getting his revenge. It’s time for Edwin Alva to realize just how big of a mistake he made in underestimating the power of Hardware’s rage!
JUSTICE LEAGUE: ROAD TO DARK CRISIS #1
Published
May 31, 2022
Writers
Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, Brandon Thomas, Chuck Brown, Stephanie Phillips and Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Artist’s
Clayton Henry, Fico Ossio, Emanuela Lupacchino, Leila Del Duca and more
Cover Artist
Daniel Sampere
Summary
The Justice League has tragically fallen in battle, and now we see the aftermath. How does the world react to the Justice League being gone? Which heroes rise up…and which villains try to take advantage? And what dark forces are lying in wait to attack? An all-star roster of DC talent showcases a world without a Justice League and sets the stage for next month’s Dark Crisis event!
SHADOW WAR: OMEGA #1
Published
May 31, 2022
Writer
Joshua Williamson
Artist
Stephen Segovia
Cover Artist
Jonboy Meyers
Summary
Shadow War conclusion! THE SHADOW WAR’S EPIC CONCLUSION! The shocking finale of the Shadow War! Lives have been lost. Heroes and villains have fallen in battle. And now the real mastermind behind the Shadow War has been revealed. But they are far from done! Batman and Robin are all that’s left to put a stop to their real plans. Can the father-and-son duo work together to save the day? Events in this issue lead directly into DC’s next big summer event!
SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL VOL. 1: THE TRUTH
Published
May 31, 2022
Writer
Tom Taylor
Artist’s
John Timms Daniele Di Nicuolo
Cover Artist
John Timms
Summary
Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. He’s traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legion’s history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. It’s time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is.
THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #9
Published
May 31, 2022
Writer
James Tynion IV
Artist
Alvaro Martinez Bueno
Cover Artist
Alvaro Martinez Bueno
Summary
All Arturo wants is for his partner, Sam, to be happy so why isn’t he? What is scratching at the edge of Sam’s memories that keeps him restless and unsatisfied? As a journalist, nothing can keep Sam from the truth no matter what that truth could cost the man he loves.
Well …
That’s a wrap on the DC Comics titles for this week! I seriously hope this weekly list helps everyone out in knowing what new comics are releasing every week. Thank you for reading and see you all next week for another post of “This Week In Comics: DC Edition.”
