“Justice League Infinity,” “Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two,” More, Coming July 2021 From DC Comics
The launch of Justice League Infinity, along with the latest issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two and a Catwoman-themed Batman Adventures collection, are slated for release later this Summer, as revealed in DC Comics’ July 2021 comic solicitations. Justice League Infinity and Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two both feature new adventures set in the DC Animated Universe continuity. Continue below for story details, artwork, release dates and more, all provided by DC Comics.
JUSTICE LEAGUE INFINITY #1
Story by J.M. DeMATTEIS AND JAMES TUCKER
Art by ETHEN BEAVERS
Inks by ETHEN BEAVERS
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
From Justice League Unlimited producer James Tucker and series writer J.M. DeMatteis comes an all-new season starring the World’s Greatest Heroes! There is a being wandering the universe searching for its true purpose, but what it finds out on the farthest edges of the cosmos will change not just our universe, but many! Meanwhile, the war for the throne of Apokolips arrives on Earth, and the true ruler will only be decided one way: Who can destroy the Justice League?
1 of 7
ON SALE : 7/6/21
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC
Variant cover by SCOTT HEPBURN
US $4.99 (card stock)
BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE – SEASON TWO #2
Written by ALAN BURNETT and PAUL DINI
Art by TY TEMPLETON and MONICA KUBINA
Cover by KRIS ANKA
Thanks to some magical help from Zatanna, Batman can now see Deadman. Joining forces, the Dark Knight and the death-defying specter hatch a plan to apprehend the treacherous Talon. But the mysterious assassin gets the upper hand and captures Hamilton Hill Jr.! Can Batman and Deadman track the regeneration formula components and find the sinister Court of Owls’ secret passageways, or will Gotham finally fall under the Court’s full control?!
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ON SALE : 7/6/21
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC
Variant cover by MAX DUNBAR
US $4.99 (card stock)
BATMAN ADVENTURES: CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?
Written by VARIOUS
Art by VARIOUS
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
Batman Adventures: Cat Got Your Tongue? collects some of Batman and Catwoman’s most iconic moments! Whether she’s taking revenge on her enemies or stealing right out of someone else’s clutches, Catwoman is always surprising Gotham…especially Batman. Collects Adventures in the DC Universe #2, #19; Batman: Gotham Adventures #4, #24, #50; and Batman Adventures #10.
ON SALE 8/31/21
$9.99 US | 144 PAGES | FC | DC
5 ½” x 8″
ISBN: 978-1-77951-080-8
More details on Justice League Infinity are available at The World’s Finest, and more content dedicated to Batman: The Adventures Continue can also be found here. Naturally, a wealth of Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League/Justice League Unlimited content is also available right here at The World’s Finest. Stay tuned for more updates, including coverage of Justice League Infinity and Batman: The Adventures Continue, and click the link below to discuss this news!
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DC Comics Announces “Justice League Infinity” Digital-First Mini-Series Coming May 2021, In Print July 2021
DC Comics has released official details and imagery from Justice League Infinity, the publisher’s upcoming digital-first comic series spinning out of the popular Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series. The World’s Finest previously reported on this new title. Continue below for press details and imagery from the upcoming comic series.
Team Up For An All-New DC Digital First Limited Series,
Featuring New Stories from the World of the Justice League Unlimited Animated Series
Chapter One Available on Participating Digital Platforms
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Issue #1 of 7 Arrives in Comic Book Stores Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Beginning this May, fans of both comic books and animation will experience all-new stories set in the world of the iconic DC Animated series Justice League Unlimited, as DC presents an all-new DC Digital First series, Justice League Infinity.
This seven-issue limited series is co-written by Justice League Unlimited producer James Tucker and series writer J.M. DeMatteis with art by Ethen Beavers. This new series stars all of the fan-favorite characters from the revered series – Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, Green Lantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl and Martian Manhunter – banding together to face new dangers that not only threaten Earth, but the multiverse itself. These new stories will also give Tucker, DeMatteis and Beavers the chance to incorporate a host of new characters from across the DC Multiverse when bringing these animated heroes and villains to comics.
In this debut issue, there is a being wandering the universe searching for its true purpose, but what it finds out on the farthest edges of the cosmos will change not just our universe, but many! Meanwhile, the war for the throne of Apokolips arrives on Earth, and the true ruler will only be decided one way: Who can destroy the Justice League?
The first digital chapter of this series arrives on participating digital platforms on Thursday, May 13, 2021, priced at $1.99. The 20-page print issue hits comic book stores on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The issue #1 main cover is provided by Francis Manapul with a card stock variant cover created by Scott Hepburn (check local comic book stores for availability). Each 20-page issue sells for $3.99, with the card stock variant cover selling for $4.99 (variant covers for issue #1 only, check with your local comic book store for availability).
Stay tuned for further Justice League Infinity updates right here at The World’s Finest, including official solicitation details and additional imagery from DC Comics. More details about Justice League Infinity can be found here. For more on the classic Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series, check out the dedicated The World’s Finest subsites, which includes extensive and exclusive coverage and content. Also, click the link below to discuss this news!
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Matthew Mercer Talks Hourman In New “Justice Society: World War II” Interview Clip
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially released an interview clip featuring actor Matthew Mercer, who portrays Hourman in the Justice Society: World War II animated feature, the next installment of the 2021 DC Universe Movie line-up. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the animated feature will be available on Digital starting April 27, 2021 and comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. Here, Mercer chats about Hourman’s unique powers, his place within the dynamic of the Justice Society of America and within the plot itself, and his personal appreciation for Hourman’s specific characteristics and background. The original animated feature finds The Flash thrust back to World War II where he meets a group of superheroes. Continue below for more.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment describes Justice Society: World War II as follows:
Justice Society: World War II finds modern-day Barry Allen – prior to the formation of the Justice League – discovering he can run even faster than he imagined, and that milestone results in his first encounter with the Speed Force. The Flash is promptly launched into the midst of a raging battle – primarily between Nazis and a team of Golden Age DC Super Heroes known as The Justice Society of America. Led by Wonder Woman, the group includes Hourman, Black Canary, Hawkman, Steve Trevor and the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick. The Flash quickly volunteers to assist his fellow heroes in tipping the scales of war in their favor, while the team tries to figure out how to send him home. But it won’t be easy as complications and emotions run deep in this time-skipping World War II thriller.
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Justice Society: World War II, the second 2021 title from the DC Universe Movie line, will be available on Digital starting April 27, 2021 and comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. Stay tuned for further updates and Justice Society: World War II coverage right here at The World’s Finest!
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“Justice League Infinity” Digital-First Mini-Series Slated For Summer 2021 From DC Comics
Justice League Infinity, a digital-first comics series spun-out of the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series, will launch May 2021 from DC Comics. The seven-issue series will be written by James Tucker and J.M. DeMatteis. with artwork provided by Ethen Beavers. Justice League Infinity #1 will debut digital-first on May 13, 2021, available across assorted digital comic retailers, followed by a subsequent print edition, which will hit traditional comic book store on July 6, 2021. News of this title first appeared April 21, 2021 via official retailer channels, which The World’s Finest was able to eventually confirm independently.
While more issue-specific details are to come, DC Comics did provide the following description for the upcoming comic mini-series:
From the producer of Justice League Unlimited James Tucker and series writer JM DeMatteis comes an all-new season starring the World’s Greatest Heroes! There is a being wandering the universe searching for its true purpose, but what it finds out one the furthest edges of the cosmos will change not just our universe, but multiple!
The series will follow a similar trajectory to the current Batman: The Adventures Continue comic series, also published in digital and print by DC Comics, which features new stories which take place in the DC Animated Universe continuity. Justice League Infinity will feature stories taking place after the final episode of the Justice League Unlimited animated series, again similar to Batman: The Adventures Continue. This mini-series also slated to be the first of multiple volumes, with future series expected.
The first digital issue of Justice League Infinity is priced at $1.99US, and will be 10 pages in length. The 20-page print issue #1, which collects the first two digital issues, is priced at $3.99US. To clarify further, the digital-first run of Justice League Infinity will consist of 14 issues (or “chapters”), while the print edition will run for seven, with each print issue collecting two digital issues.
Stay tuned for further Justice League Infinity updates right here at The World’s Finest, including official solicitation details from DC Comics. For more on the classic Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated series, check out the dedicated The World’s Finest subsites, which includes extensive and exclusive coverage and content. Also, click the link below to discuss this news!
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“Justice Society: World War II” Interview Clip With Actor Omid Abtahi Released
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially released an interview clip featuring actor Omid Abtahi, who portrays Hawkman in the Justice Society: World War II animated feature, the next installment of the 2021 DC Universe Movie line-up. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the animated feature will be available on Digital starting April 27, 2021 and comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. The original animated feature finds The Flash thrust back to World War II where he meets a group of superheroes. Watch the clip below.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment describes Justice Society: World War II as follows:
Justice Society: World War II finds modern-day Barry Allen – prior to the formation of the Justice League – discovering he can run even faster than he imagined, and that milestone results in his first encounter with the Speed Force. The Flash is promptly launched into the midst of a raging battle – primarily between Nazis and a team of Golden Age DC Super Heroes known as The Justice Society of America. Led by Wonder Woman, the group includes Hourman, Black Canary, Hawkman, Steve Trevor and the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick. The Flash quickly volunteers to assist his fellow heroes in tipping the scales of war in their favor, while the team tries to figure out how to send him home. But it won’t be easy as complications and emotions run deep in this time-skipping World War II thriller.
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Justice Society: World War II, the second 2021 title from the DC Universe Movie line, will be available on Digital starting April 27, 2021 and comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. Stay tuned for further updates and Justice Society: World War II coverage right here at The World’s Finest!
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“Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One” Coming June 22, 2021 To Digital, Blu-ray
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially announced the upcoming physical and digital release of Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, the next installment of the 2021 DC Universe Movie line-up. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the animated feature will be available on Digital and Blu-ray starting June 22, 2021. Adapting the classic DC Comics storyline of the same name, this is the first of a two-part adaptation. Continue below for press details, package artwork and the trailer.
BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART ONE
COMING TO DIGITAL & BLU-RAY™
ON JUNE 22, 2021
JENSEN ACKLES, NAYA RIVERA, JOSH DUHAMEL,
BILLY BURKE, DAVID DASTMALCHIAN, TITUS WELLIVER LEAD ALL-STAR CAST IN LATEST DC UNIVERSE MOVIES OFFERING
Atrocious serial killings on holidays in Gotham send The World’s Greatest Detective into action – confronting both organized crime and a mysterious murderer – in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the feature-length animated film – which will be accompanied by the latest DC Showcase animated short, The Losers – is set for release on Digital and Blu-ray on June 22, 2021.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on Blu-ray (USA $29.98 SRP; Canada $39.99 SRP) as well as on Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack at a later date in 2022 as a combined presentation of the film with Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two.
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins as a brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham’s young vigilante, the Batman, to form a pact with the city’s only two uncorrupt lawmen (Police Captain James Gordan and District Attorney Harvey Dent) in order to take down The Roman, head of the notorious and powerful Falcone Crime Family. But when more deaths occur on Thanksgiving and Christmas, it becomes clear that, instead of ordinary gang violence, they’re also dealing with a serial killer – the identity of whom, with each conflicting clue, grows harder to discern. Few cases have ever tested the wits of the World’s Greatest Detective like the mystery behind the Holiday Killer.
Lauded for his performance as Red Hood/Jason Todd in 2010’s Batman Under the Red Hood, Jensen Ackles (Supernatural, Smallville) returns to the DC Universe Movies as the title character of Batman/Bruce Wayne. The late Naya Rivera (Glee), who passed away in 2020, gives one of her final performances as Catwoman/Selina Kyle. The all-star cast includes Josh Duhamel (Transformers, Las Vegas) as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke (Twilight, Revolution, Zoo) as James Gordon, Titus Welliver (Bosch, Deadwood, The Town) as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man, Dune, The Dark Knight) as Calendar Man, Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Batman: Arkham Knight) as Joker, Amy Landecker (Your Honor, Transparent) as Barbara Gordon, Julie Nathanson (Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Suicide Squad: Hell To Pay) as Gilda Dent, Jack Quaid (The Boys, The Hunger Games) as Alberto, Fred Tatasciore (American Dad!, Family Guy) as Solomon Grundy, Jim Pirri (World of Warcraft franchise) as Sal Maroni, and Alastair Duncan (The Batman, Batman Unlimited franchise) as Alfred. Additional voices provided by Frances Callier, Greg Chun and Gary Leroi Gray.
Chris Palmer (Superman: Man of Tomorrow) directs Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One from a screenplay by Tim Sheridan (Reign of the Supermen, Superman: Man of Tomorrow). Producers are Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) and Kimberly S. Moreau (Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Butch Lukic (Justice Society: World War II, Superman: Man of Tomorrow) is Supervising Producer. Executive Producer is Michael Uslan. Sam Register is Executive Producer.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One – Special Features
Blu-ray and Digital
–DC Showcase – The Losers (New Animated Short) – The legendary rag-tag team of World War II outcasts – Captain Storm, Johnny Cloud, “Mile-a Minute” Jones, rookie Gunner and Sarge – find themselves marooned on an uncharted island in the South Pacific that is completely overrun with dinosaurs! Their would-be ally on this deadly mission, the mysterious and beautiful Fan Long of the Chinese Security Agency, tells them their job is to rescue the scientists that have been sent to study the time/space anomaly. Perhaps… but what is her mission?
-A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie – An advance look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two.
-From the DC Vault – Batman: The Animated Series – “Christmas With The Joker”
-From the DC Vault – Batman: The Animated Series – “It’s Never Too Late”
Looking for a refresher course on animated super hero entertainment before seeing Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One? Check out the wide array of DC Universe Movies now available on HBO Max.
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Blu-ray $29.98 USA, $39.99 Canada
Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French, German
Blu-ray Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, German, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian
Running Time: 85 minutes
Rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, language and some smoking
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Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Animaniacs for Hulu, Green Eggs and Ham for Netflix, Aquaman: King of Atlantis, Batwheels, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, Little Ellen, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Tiny Toons Looniversity and Young Justice for HBO Max, DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, ThunderCats Roar for Cartoon Network, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?, The Tom and Jerry Show and Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs! for Boomerang. WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, the first of a two-part the DC Universe Movie adaptation of the classic comic, will be available on Digital and Blu-ray starting June 22, 2021. Stay tuned for further updates and Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One coverage right here at The World’s Finest!
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New “Justice Society: World War II” Videos, Images, Commentary Released By Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has officially released a new video clip and images from Justice Society: World War II animated feature, the next installment of the 2021 DC Universe Movie line-up. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the animated feature will be available on Digital starting April 27, 2021 and comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. The studio also provided abbreviated written coverage of the Justice Society: World War II panel, hosted virtually by WonderCon. Continue below for more.
Justice Society: World War II made a huge splash at WonderCon@Home this past weekend, celebrating the film’s upcoming release with a star-studded virtual panel that featured fascinating conversations, animated clips, still images and some intriguing new information about the all-new film.
The 45-minute panel began with a chat between the filmmaking team – supervising producer Butch Lukic (Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Constantine: City of Demons), director Jeff Wamester (Guardians of the Galaxy TV series), and co-screenwriters Meghan Fitzmartin (Supernatural, DC Super Hero Girls) and Jeremy Adams (Supernatural, Batman: Soul Of The Dragon). Then the conversation transitioned to the actors, featuring Stana Katic (the voice of Wonder Woman), Matt Bomer (Barry Allen/The Flash), Elysia Rotaru (Black Canary), Omid Abtahi (Hawkman), Chris Diamantopoulos (Steve Trevor), Armen Taylor (Jay Garrick/The Flash), Liam McIntyre (Aquaman) and Geoff Arend (Charles Halstead/Advisor). Publicist Gary Miereanu moderated the festivities.
Some of the illuminating soundbites included:
Meghan Fitzmartin, co-screenwriter, on creating an ensemble film:
“I grew up following a bunch of super hero teams, like Justice League, and one of the things I always found fascinating was how a big ensemble group means you get to play off these different emotional pieces. If you were doing a film about one particular character, it’s only about their journey and how that one person is affected. Whereas with an ensemble group, while Wonder Woman is our leader and the driving force, you get to see how her decisions are affecting everyone else on the team, and all the emotional spaces that each of these characters are existing in.”
Jeremy Adams, co-screenwriter, also on the tricks to creating an effective ensemble film:
“As a viewer, you always want to have some sort of story arc for all the characters, and a reason for why they’re there. That way they’re not just watching inconsequential automatrons. That grounds the movie, and anchors us in believing in the stakes and believing in the adventure that they’re going on. That’s always the challenge, and thank goodness we have Jeff (Wamester) and Butch (Lukic) that have a grand overview and can keep us all in our lanes.”
Butch Lukic, supervising producer, on which JSA characters made it into the film:
“Wildcat was always one of my favorites, but not every character fit. Green Lantern Alan Scott was one that didn’t necessarily work within this story, and Wildcat’s background is similar to Black Canary’s background. Plus having Barry Allen and Steve Trevor being part of this story kind of outweighed having the other characters. So it really came down to which characters best served this particular story. Hopefully if there are future iterations of the JSA, we can include those other characters.”
Chris Diamantopoulos, voice of Steve Trevor, on the collaborative process of an animated film:
“It’s a testament to the way this whole process is done that we were able to pull off an ensemble performance, and it certainly plays in the movie. The interplay between the characters, the comedy and the drama all plays so beautifully – and what’s especially astounding about that is we all recorded separately. It’s certainly a credit to the writing, because the story and dialogue was woven together so well, but really it’s a testament to Wes (Gleason) and Butch (Lukic), who directed us – they had such a smart way of making sure that each of our lines would weave into the next line. And it does. When you watch this film, it’s like we were all hanging out together for six months, and I wish we were!”
Matt Bomer, on relating to the Barry Allen journey:
“Having been through the past year, certain aspects of Barry’s journey really resonated with me. At the start of the film, he’s so distracted trying to balance a hundred different things. He’s kind of a workaholic – he just can’t let go of it, and over the course of the film, through Diana and Steve’s relationship, and through his experience with the Justice Society, he’s able to really relax enough to learn to enjoy the present moment. I would say if there’s a positive takeaway from the past several months, it’s that we’ve gotten to slow down and be with the people we love, and spend some quality time with them and not be distracted by hundreds of other things.”
Armen Taylor, voice of Jay Garrick, on his personal connection to the film:
“My grandfather loved the Golden Age era of comics, and he was in high school when World War II broke out. So I got him on the phone and he was like ‘Oh yeah, I read all of those,” and started relating his memories of all the characters. Getting to hear from one of the first people to consume these stories, and his impressions of the characters, helped me to understand the expectations of an original Jay Garrick fan – from seven decades ago. And that was cool.”
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Justice Society: World War II, the second 2021 title from the DC Universe Movie line, will be available on Digital starting April 27, 2021 and comes to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack and Blu-ray on May 11, 2021. Stay tuned for further updates and Justice Society: World War II coverage right here at The World’s Finest!
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“Justice League Unlimited,” “Supergirl” Collections, “Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two” Coming Summer 2021 From DC Comics
The launch of Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two, along with collections for Justice League Unlimited and Superman Adventures are slated to hit shelves come Summer 2021, as revealed in DC Comics’ June 2021 comic solicitations. The Superman Adventures collection features a series of stories spotlighting Supergirl, and the Justice League Unlimited focuses on the female members of the League. Continue below for details, artwork and release details.
BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE – SEASON TWO #1
Written by ALAN BURNETT and PAUL DINI
Art by TY TEMPLETON and others
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
Gotham City is changing. After Mayor Hill is killed by a mysterious assailant, Batman finds himself tracking down an ancient order that’s long been buried under the streets of Gotham: the Court of Owls. But what does this group have to gain from the death of Mayor Hill, and how can Deadman help the Dark Knight?
ON SALE 6/1/2021
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC
Card Stock Variant Cover $4.99 US | FC | DC
SUPERGIRL ADVENTURES: GIRL OF STEEL TPB
Written by EVAN DORKIN, SARAH DYER, MARK MILLAR AND ADAM BEECHEN
Art by BRET BLEVINS, TERRY AUSTIN, ALUIR AMANCIO AND ETHEN BEAVERS
Cover by BRUCE TIMM
Supergirl takes the spotlight in this collection of adventures that prove she is much more than a sidekick! Discover the events that prepare Supergirl to face her past fears and embrace her future. Throughout this collection, witness Supergirl team up with Superman and the Justice League to confront treacherous encounters with some of DC’s most notorious villains, like General Zod, Lex Luthor, and Darkseid. Join the adventure as Kara gets accustomed to life on Earth and fulfills her desire to help the world. Collects Superman Adventures #21, #39, #52, and Justice League Unlimited #7.
ON SALE 8/3/2021
$9.99 US | 128 PAGES | FC | DC
5 1/2′ x 8′
ISBN: 9781779510259
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: GIRL POWER TPB
Written by VARIOUS
Art by VARIOUS
Cover by TY TEMPLETON
Eight action-packed adventures featuring the incredible women of the DC Universe! When a Justice League mission goes bad, can Supergirl and Mary Marvel step in to save the day? Meanwhile, Wonder Woman battles the Cheetah while Natasha Irons takes on a robot attack. Then, it’s a true “Battle of the Sexes” when Wonder Woman’s Amazon sisters suddenly turn against Man’s World!
Collects Adventures in the DC Universe #3-6, #9; Justice League Adventures #4; Justice League Unlimited #20-22, #35-42.
ON SALE 7/6/2021
$9.99 US | 152 PAGES | FC | DC
5 1/2′ x 8′
ISBN: 9781779510150
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“Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two” Hits Digital May 2021, Print June 2021, From DC Comics
DC Comics has announced that Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two, the sequel comic series based on Batman: The Animated Series, will be available on digital starting in May 2021, followed by a print edition in June 2021. Co-written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett, with artwork by Ty Templeton and coloring by Monica Kubina, the series will feature stories taking place following the events of The New Batman Adventures, the latter era of Batman: The Animated Series. Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two follows the successful first volume of Batman: The Adventures Continue, which continued to explore the animated world of Batman. Continue below for further press details and artwork from the series.
Uncovers an Ancient Gotham City Legend:
The Court of Owls
Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina
return for a second incredible season of Batman: The Adventures Continue!
Do you ever get the feeling you’re being watched? Are there mysterious claw marks on brick buildings in your neighborhood? Who would you call to investigate? The GCPD…or Batman?
From the visionary team behind Batman: The Animated Series and 2020’s hit comic book series Batman: The Adventures Continue comes an all-new season set in this seminal animated world! Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina return to comics for Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II, launching in print on June 1!
Gotham City is changing. After Mayor Hill is killed by a mysterious assailant, Batman finds himself tracking down an ancient order that’s long been buried under the streets of Gotham: The Court of Owls. But what does this group have to gain from the death of Mayor Hill…and how can Deadman help the Dark Knight? Will the clues lead Batman to an ancient Gotham City legend?
Who else besides Boston Brand will materialize in this new season of Batman: The Adventures Continue?
Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II arrives in comic shops on June 1 with a cover by Riley Rossmo and a card stock variant cover by Andrew MacLean. Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II will have digital chapters publishing biweekly beginning May 6 on participating platforms.
Batman: The Adventures Continue Season II #1
Written by: Alan Burnett and Paul Dini
Art by: Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina
Cover by: Riley Rossmo
Card stock variant cover by: Andrew MacLean
ON SALE 6/1/2021 (digital chapters begin on 5/6)
$3.99 US | 32 PAGES | FC | DC
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“Superman: The Animated Series” Coming March 17, 2021 to HBO Max In High-Definition
HBO Max has announced that Superman: The Animated Series will be joining the streaming service starting March 17, 2021, and it will be available for the first time anywhere in high-definition. HBO Max is an American-based subscription video on demand streaming service from AT&T’s Warner Media, which also owns publisher DC Comics and its characters. Additionally, Warner Media confirms Superman: The Animated Series will also be available soon in high-definition in different media formats, with details and specifics to be announced soon.
Superman: The Animated Series joins Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Static Shock, Justice League and Justice League Unlimited – all of which are available on HBO Max – along with The Batman, Batman: The Brave and The Bold and other animated series inspired by DC Comics characters. HBO Max and Warner Media has provided the program descriptions for Superman: The Animated Series, which is available available below:
Superman: The Animated Series
As the planet Krypton is destroyed, its leader, Jor-El, secures his infant son, Kal-El, in a rocket that will transport him to Earth. There, as Clark Kent, he discovers the truth about his interplanetary heritage and assumes the identity of Superman in the city of Metropolis.
Also, following Superman: The Animated Series‘s streaming debut on March 17, the highly-anticipated live-action Zack Snyder’s Justice League feature film will also be released to stream on HBO Max, along with multiple other digital venues and retailers worldwide, starting March 18, 2021.
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