The publisher Urban Comics continues its monthly publications, between the DC and Indies collections. With the official launch of the Rebirth event last month, it's time for individual series, with a little Vertigo and Indies to sprinkle it all off! Not to be missed this month, the second volume of Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals !
On newsstands on June 2
Batman Rebirth #1
In tandem with Tom King, Scott Snyder returns Bruce Wayne to his Dark Knight costume! In Detective Comics, Batman teams up with Batwoman to train the young heroes of Gotham and face the Clay Mouth attack! After regaining the identity of Robin, Batman and infiltrating the Spyral Agency, Dick Grayson returns to service as Nightwing, with Tim Seeley and Yanick Paquette! (Contains US episodes Batman Rebirth #1, Batman #1-2, Detective Comics #934-936, Nightwing Rebirth #1 and Nightwing #1)
Justice League Rebirth #1
After Superman's death, the Justice League is in mourning the loss of one of its best members… But another Man of Steel seems willing to join the superhero team, along with Bryan Hitch and Tony S. Daniel! In Action Comics, Superman reunites with Metropolis and his new protector: Lex Luthor. A meeting that promises to be epic, with Dan Jurgens and Patrick Zircher. Joshua Williamson gives Flash a central role in the events of DC Rebirth Universe! Ethan Van Sciver returns with Robert Venditti to find Hal Jordan, the only one capable of challenging the Green Lantern led by Sinestro! (Contains US Justice League Rebirth #1, Justice League #52, Action Comics #957-958, Flash Rebirth #1 Flash #1-2 and Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Rebirth #1)
On newsstands on June 23
Batman – Full Story
Who is Oracle? In the company of Black Canary, Batgirl patrols the streets of Gotham, but one of her secrets has just been exposed… someone seems to know that Barbara Gordon was once an Oracle! And his name is obviously being used to sell information to criminals… by Shawna and Julie Benson, with Claire Roe drawing! (Contains US episodes Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Rebirth #1 and Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #1-6)
In bookstores on June 2
Descenders – Volume 3
Unique release of the month in the Urban Indies collection, discover the third volume of Descenders. Since joining the Program, this robotic Resistance led by Psius, Captain Telsa and Dr. Quon has been asking more and more questions about the true motivations behind their hosts. And rightly so… To lead the robotic genre to the greatness it deserves, Psius works in secret to build his army and thus eradicate the human species with, at his side, the dangerous TIM-22. (Contains: Descend #12-16)
Grayson – Volume 3
At war with the spy agency he had infiltrated better known as Spyral, Grayson, also known as Agent 37, and formerly Nightwing, now finds himself against his former partner, Helena Bertinelli. Allied with Agent 1 who helps him in his vendetta against Spyral, Dick Grayson will have to make the unthinkable and a huge sacrifice to save his family. To discover in the DC Renaissance collection. (Content: Grayson #16-20 + Annual #3 + Grayson Futures End #1)
The Losers by Jack Kirby
A beautiful outing dedicated to the master Jack Kirby with The Losers in the DC Archives collection. Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, Gunner and the Sergeant are part of the Losers commando: a quartet formed in the heart of the Second World War and launched into the most dangerous missions behind enemy lines. From the landing beaches to the Pacific islands, the Losers cross this scenery both senseless and perilous! (Contains: The Losers by Jack Kirby – Our Fighting Forces #151-162)
Wonder Woman: Gods and Morals – Volume 2
Discover with this book of 344 pages the continuation of the adventures of Wonder Woman (find without waiting our review of volume 1 !) in the DC Essentials collection. After defeating Ares, the god of War, and Circe, the mythical witch, Wonder Woman suffers a heavy loss with the death of one of her closest friends. She also crosses paths with Darkseid and Superman, a hero for whom she has confused feelings. (Content: Wonder Woman #15-24, Annual #1, Action Comics #600)
In bookstores on June 9
Batman Rebirth – Volume 1
Official launch of the DC Rebirth collection with this first volume of the adventures of the Dark Knight! Batman has always seen himself as the last bulwark against chaos in Gotham, his hometown! But what if a tandem of superhuman vigilantes stole the show and decided to become the new protectors of the cursed city? Batman must now deal with the newcomers: Gotham and Gotham Girl! (Content: Batman Rebirth Vol.1: I am Gotham – Batman Rebirth #1, Batman #1-6)
Justice League Rebirth – Volume 1
At the dawn of a new era, Earth's greatest heroes remain united against adversity. Bereaved by the loss of the Man of Steel, they continue to defend their planet from its worst dangers. And to do this, the Justice League welcomes three new members to its team, including a certain … Superman! Who is this being from a dead world and can we only trust him? (Content: Rebirth #1 + #1-5)
Suicide Squad Rebirth – Volume 1
The government reinstates Amanda Waller as head of the Suicide Squad, and she selects a new squad of criminals and assassins, at the head of which she places Colonel Rick Flag! But the first mission that brings together Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc and Katana, is to recruit a new member even more terrible and uncontrollable than the team. (Contains: Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad: April Fool's Day#1, Suicide Squad Rebirth #1, Suicide Squad #1-4)
Wonder Woman Rebirth – Volume 1
Five years ago, the world discovered the first superheroes with Batman and Superman, but nothing prepared them for the arrival of Diana, the Amazon princess of Themyscira! Having accompanied the agent of the A.A.G.U.S. Steve Trevor in what she calls "the world of men", she is given the pseudonym of Wonder Woman and meets her first enemies! (Content: Wonder Woman Rebirth Vol.2: Year One #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)
In bookstores on June 16
Batman: New Gotham – Volume 1
From the ruins of No Man's Land, a new Gotham is reborn but tensions arise between the newcomers and the inhabitants who remained during these terrible events. A situation that the enemies of the Dark Knight intend to take advantage of. This is how Ra's al Ghul launches a new offensive against the underworld of Gotham, helped by two newcomers. An outing to discover in the DC Classics collection. (contains Detective Comics #742-753)
Justice League of America – Volume 2: The End Times
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and the Martian Bloodhound form Earth's first line of defense. But even united against the threats facing their world, their strength is often put to the test, especially when it comes to thwarting the plans of their greatest enemies: Lex Luthor, Darkseid, and a newcomer named Prometheus. All are ready to go to the worst extremes to defeat the Justice League and will stop at nothing to satisfy their lust for power. (Content: JLA #10-15, JLA Secret Files #1, New Gods Secret Files #1, JLA/WildCats)
My Little Pony – Complete – Volume 2
Unique release in my Urban Kids collection of the month of June, find Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Rarity preparing to live a brand new adventure away from the lands of Equestria! When a boat comes to moor on the beach of Ponyville with, on board, a pirate stallion lacking a crew, the six friends do not hesitate for a single second to follow it. The hunt for lost treasure can begin!
(Contains: My Little Pony vol.5 + 6 US #13-20)
In bookstores on June 23
100 Bullets – Complete – Volume 3
In the Vertigo Essentials collection, finally the suite of 100 Bullets ! Dizzie, Cole, Benito, Lono, Graves, Wylie… Six lives intertwined in a web of confusion, conspiracies and murders. Six puppets controlled by the Hand of Destiny. But who knows if it does not belong, like everything else, to the Trust? (Contains: 100 Bullets Deluxe Edition Book 3 #37-58)
Brian Azzarello presents Hellblazer – Volume 2
Find John Constantine in the Vertigo Signatures collection which continues his journey through the United States, nostalgic for his years spent in London where he scoured the bars with his punk band, the Mucous Membrane. He was part of an angry generation disillusioned that the future had nothing to offer him. He never imagined crossing paths with so many demonic creatures during his sordid career, and especially not with a group of "patriots" determined to eliminate anyone who did not meet the criteria of a "true American." (Contains: Hellblazer #162-174)
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