Green Arrow Vol. 1: The Death and Life of Oliver Queen by Benjamin Percy, illustrated by Otto Schmidt ($16.99, 9781401267810, Jan. 10, 2017).
CEO, playboy and philanthropist Oliver Queen is Green Arrow, a nocturnal champion of justice who fights crime on the streets of Seattle. In the first volume of his Rebirth story, the Emerald Archer meets superheroine Black Canary and faces a sinister organization out to destroy him. Benjamin Percy, a Pushcart Prize winner, is the author of two short story collections, the novels The Dead Lands, Red Moon and The Wilding, a nonfiction essay collection, and writes the Teen Titans series for DC.
Superman Vol. 1: Son of Superman by Peter J. Tomasi, illustrated by Patrick Gleason ($16.99, 9781401267766, Jan. 10, 2017).
There's a new Man of Steel in town. When the original Superman dies defending Earth, a Superman fleeing another universe takes on the fight for truth and justice. But the Eradicator, a machine mind in pursuit of this Superman, is programmed to protect the Kryptonian genome, even if it means killing his son, Jonathan Kent. Peter J. Tomasi is a former editor with DC comics who has worked on Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and Nightwing, among other series. Doug Mahnke, Jorge Jimenez, Mick Gray, Jaime Mendoza, John Kalisz, Will Quintana and Alejandro Sanchez also contributed to this volume.
Aquaman Vol. 1: The Drowning by Dan Abnett, illustrated by Brad Walker and Phillipe Briones ($16.99, 9781401267827, Jan. 17, 2017).
Arthur Curry is Aquaman, member of the Justice League and King of Atlantis. Arthur and his fiancée, Mera, help keep the peace between Atlantis and the surface world, but Atlantean terrorists, led by the murderous Black Manta, threaten to destroy Aquaman's peace. Dan Abnett is a prolific comic book writer whose work includes the X-Men, Johnny Bravo, Batman and Doctor Who. Brad Walker has illustrated Action Comics and Phillipe Briones has illustrated New Suicide Squad.
Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham by Tom King, illustrated by David Finch and Mikel Janín ($16.99, 9781401267773, Jan. 17, 2017).
The Caped Crusader is reborn in a familiar city with two new heroes: powerful metahumans calling themselves Gotham and Gotham Girl. They saved Batman's life and fought by his side, but sinister forces threaten to turn these allies against the Dark Knight. Tom King is an ex-CIA agent whose other DC works include Grayson and Omega Men. David Finch illustrates Wonder Woman and Mikel Janín illustrates Justice League Dark. Scott Snyder and Ivan Reis contributed.
The Flash Vol. 1: Lightning Strikes Twice by Joshua Williamson, illustrated by Carmine di Giandomenico ($17.99, 9781401267841, Jan. 24, 2017).
Barry Allen, also known as The Flash, is about to have some company in the fast lane. When Central City is inundated by Speed Force, the source of Barry's power, people all over the city--good and bad guys alike--gain The Flash's lightning abilities. Now the original Fastest Man Alive has new speedster crime fighters to train and swift criminals to stop. Joshua Williamson has written comics for numerous imprints, including Deathstroke for DC. Carmine di Giandomenico is the illustrator for All-New X-Factor, among other series.
Justice League Vol. 1: The Extinction Machines by Bryan Hitch, illustrated by Tony S. Daniel ($16.99, 9781401267797, Jan. 24, 2017).
Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League are reeling from the death of Superman and his replacement by a Man of Steel from another universe. This Superman, and the new rookie Green Lanterns, must prove themselves to the League before a new threat consumes them all: engines of destruction descending on Earth, extinction machines that mean to remake the planet's surface. Bryan Hitch has written for DC and Marvel and worked with major names like Warren Ellis. Tony S. Daniel is a longtime DC author and illustrator for titles like Superman/Wonder Woman and Deathstroke.
Green Lanterns Vol. 1: Rage Planet by Sam Humphries and Rocha Robson ($16.99, 9781401267759, Jan. 31, 2017).
Hal Jordan, the original Green Lantern, has passed the job of protecting Earth to Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz, the newest members of the Green Lantern Corps. But the return of Red Lantern leader Atrocitus is about to put these rookies to the ultimate test. Sam Humphries (Uncanny X-Force) and Rocha Robson (Earth 2 World's End) team up with Geoff Johns, Ethan Van Sciver, Ed Benes and Tom Derenick for the next chapter in the Green Lantern saga.
Detective Comics Vol. 1: Rise of the Batmen by James Tynion IV, illustrated by Eddy Barrows and Alvaro Martinez ($16.99, 9781401267995, Feb. 7, 2017).
Batman and Batwoman move from crime-fighting to the classroom with a trio of new students: Red Robin, Spoiler and Clayface. The potential protégés better be fast learners--a mysterious army is coming to Gotham, ready to take the city for themselves. James Tynion IV has worked on several Batman projects. Eddy Barrows has illustrated other DC series, including Earth 2 and Martian Manhunter.
Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Lies by Greg Rucka, illustrated by Liam Sharp and Nicola Scott ($16.99, 9781401267780, Feb. 28, 2017).
Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, is struggling with a deep personal loss. She balances her grief with her role as protector of Earth, but when the Lasso of Truth stops working, she must face dark secrets from her past. Greg Rucka is a New York Times bestselling author who has written Batman novels and worked on several comic series for DC.
