DC Comics has released details on an upcoming issue of the Young Justice: Targets mini-series and a Harley Quinn: The Animated Series special one-shot, both slated for an August 2022 release. Both comics continue storylines established in their respective animated source material. Continue below for artwork and further details, all provided by DC Comics as part of their August 2022 solicitations.
YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #2
Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES
Variant cover by MEGHAN HETRICK With Queen Perdita nowhere to be found, an APB has been sent across the planet! Now, in Markovia, the Infinitors have been assembled to track her down, but are the Infinitors to be trusted? How deep does this evil conspiracy run, and who will be able to unravel the web of deception in time? $3.99 US | 32 pages | 2 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 8/23/22
HARLEY QUINN: THE ANIMATED SERIES – THE REAL SIDEKICKS OF NEW GOTHAM SPECIAL #1
Written by TEE FRANKLIN, ALEXIS QUASARANO, CONNER SHIN,
JIMMY MOSQUEDA, and JAMIESEN BORAK
Art by MAX SARIN, ONEILLJONES, ERICA HENDERSON,
LOGAN FAERBER, PJ HOLDEN, and more!
Cover by MAX SARIN
Variant cover by DAN HIPP
1:25 variant cover by SERGIO ACUNA What happens when writers from Harley Quinn the TV show and Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour the comic book get together and swap stories from New Gotham? Absolute mayhem, that’s what! Follow what happened to some of your favorite Gotham sidekicks on Tawny Young’s new trash-tastic daytime talk show and watch the chairs fly as they spill the tea! Guest-starring Clayface, Batgirl, Frank the
Plant, and Harley Quinn’s worst sidekick…The Joker! $9.99 US | 80 pages | Prestige
ON SALE 8/30/22
DC Comics has released details on the upcoming Young Justice: Targets mini-series and the Harley Quinn: The Kiss. Bang. Kill. Tour hardcover collection as part of their July 2022 solicitations. The publisher also recently released details on other upcoming titles of note, the first being the DC Pride 2022 #1 anthology featuring a story written by Batman: The Animated Series‘ Kevin Conroy and the other being a selection of The Batman Adventures stories reprinted in the Harley Quinn: 30 Years of the Maid of Mischief hardcover collection. Continue below for artwork, collection details and more, all provided by DC Comics.
YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #1
Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES
Variant cover by MEGHAN HETRICK
1:25 variant cover by TRAVIS MERCER Queen Perdita has been kidnapped! Mysterious armored assailants have snatched the Vlatavan royal out from beneath Bowhunter Security, leaving Green Arrow and Black Canary poisoned and comatose in the process! Now a rallying cry echoes around the globe, and across super-teams, to band together and rescue Perdita! Young Justice co-creator Greg Weisman and Christopher Jones bring you an action-packed follow-up to Young Justice: Phantoms that will rock the team to its core! Plus, each issue includes a bonus story detailing previously unseen adventures from past seasons of Young Justice! $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 7/26/22
HARLEY QUINN: THE ANIMATED SERIES VOL. 1: THE EAT. BANG! KILL. TOUR
Written by TEE FRANKLIN
Art by MAX SARIN and ERICH OWEN
Cover by MAX SARIN Harley and Ivy are on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as that all sounds, Ivy still worries about her actions after Kite Man left her at the altar…luckily, Harley’s got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding day blues. A HarlIvy Moon! But when they come face-to-face with one obstacle after another—old lovers? trust issues? childhood trauma?—not to mention a bevy of villains with their own bones to pick, will this Thelma and Louise-style journey end in victory, or tragedy?
This hardcover packs in the entire run of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series. Collects Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1-6. $24.99 US | 144 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover
ON SALE 8/30/22
More details on Young Justice: Targets can be found here. Continue below for additional details on the May 2022-scheduled DC Pride 2022 #1 anthology title and the September-slated Harley Quinn: 30 Years of the Maid of Mischief hardcover collection release.
DC PRIDE 2022 #1
Written by DEVIN GRAYSON, STEPHANIE WILLIAMS, TRAVIS G. MOORE, ALYSSA WONG, KEVIN CONROY, and others
Art by NICK ROBLES, BRITTNEY WILLIAMS, EVAN CAGLE, W. SCOTT FORBES, J. BONE, and others
Wraparound variant cover by JOSHUA “SWAY” SWABY 1:25 foil variant cover by JEN BARTEL
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ DC’s 2022 celebration kicks off with more stories, more characters, and more pride than ever before! This anthology features 13 all-new stories spotlighting LGBTQIA+ fan-favorites new and old including Superman (Jon Kent), Nubia, Tim Drake, Kid Quick, Aquaman (Jackson Hyde), Green Lantern (Jo Mullein), Alysia Yeoh, the Ray, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Batwoman, and more! This special also includes: • A Multiversity: Teen Justice kickoff story spotlighting Kid Quick and written by the miniseries team, Danny Lore and Ivan Cohen!
-An introduction by activist, actress, and real-life superhero Nicole Maines that will include a teaser for her upcoming Dreamer project!
-Pinups by P. Craig Russell, J.J. Kirby, and more!
-And “Finding Batman,” a personal story by Kevin Conroy with art by J.Bone and Aditya Bidikar $9.99 US | 104 pages | One-shot | Prestige Format
ON SALE 5/31/22 Note: Release date moved to June 7, 2022
HARLEY QUINN: 30 YEARS OF THE MAID OF MISCHIEF THE DELUXE EDITION
Written by VARIOUS
Art by VARIOUS
Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS Celebrate three decades of madcap fun with DC’s breakout antihero—Harley Quinn! Packing a mallet and a PhD, this Gotham City Siren isn’t afraid to dish out some punishment or insightful psychotherapy when needed. Whether she’s making a ruckus in Gotham City for good ol’ Bats and Mr. J or living it up in Coney Island with her motley crew of pals, adventure and absurdity are never far behind. Featuring more than a dozen tales of anarchic antics spanning Harley’s comics career, this deluxe hardcover collection is sure to crack some sides and heads. Collects stories from The Batman Adventures #12, Detective Comics #831, The Batman and Robin Adventures #18, Batman: Gotham Adventures #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #14, Harley Quinn #3, Gotham City Sirens #20-21, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For Special Edition #1, Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1, Harley Quinn: Make ’em Laugh #3, Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #14, Batman #98, and a brand-new story from Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special #1. $49.99 US | 336 pages | 7 1/16″ x 10 7/8″ | Hardcover
ON SALE 9/6/22
DC Comics has announced a new comic series, Young Justice: Targets, based on the fan-favorite Young Justice animated series. The show is currently in its fourth season, titled Young Justice: Phantoms. The first issue of the six-issue mini-series, written by Young Justice: Phantoms showrunner Greg Weisman with art by Young Justice alum Christopher Jones, will be available on the DC Universe Infinite digital comics subscription series on June 14, 2022, and then in comic shops on July 26, 2022. Continue below for artwork and press details, provided by DC Comics.
THE THRILLING FOLLOW-UP TO YOUNG JUSTICE: PHANTOMS YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS
Six Issue Mini-Series
Written by Showrunner Greg Weisman with Art by Storyboard Artist Christopher Jones
Will First be Available On DC UNIVERSE INFINITE on June 14, Comic Shops on July 26
Queen Perdita has been kidnapped! Mysterious armored assailants have snatched the Vlatavan royal out from beneath Bowhunter Security, leaving Green Arrow and Black Canary poisoned and comatose in the process! Now a rallying cry echoes around the globe, and across super-teams, to band together and rescue Perdita! Continuing the story of Young Justice: Phantoms, now streaming on HBO MAX, is the six issue, digital first Young Justice: Targets.
Written by Young Justice: Phantoms showrunner Greg Weisman with art by storyboard artist Christopher Jones, Young Justice: Targets will be available in comic shops on July 26. DC UNIVERSE INFINITE subscribers will have early access to the digital first comic, as Young Justice: Targets #1 will debut on the premium digital subscription service on June 14. Plus, each issue includes a bonus story detailing previously unseen adventures from past seasons of Young Justice!
“It’s been terrific working with Christopher Jones again on another Young Justice comic, and I’m really excited for the fans to read Young Justice: Targets,” said Writer Greg Weisman. “It’s a fully canon six-issue mini-series, picking up right where Young Justice: Phantoms left off, with plenty of action, nearly our entire cast, and multiple new revelations.”
“It’s been an amazing journey years after working with Greg Weisman on Young Justice comics, getting the opportunity to help create storyboards for the most recent season of the TV show, and now returning to produce more comics,” said Artist Christopher Jones. “Between my growth as an artist and the fabulous color by Jason Wright I think these are the best-looking comics I’ve ever had a hand in creating. I love getting to help tell the stories of these characters, and I can’t wait for fans to see where things go after Young Justice: Phantoms.”
YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #1
Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES
Variant cover by MEGHAN HETRICK
1:25 variant cover by TRAVIS MERCER
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 7/26/22
Young Justice: Targets #1 will first be available as part of all DC UNIVERSE INFINITE paid subscriptions on June 14 and will be in comic shops on July 26. Young Justice: Targets #1 features a main cover by Christopher Jones, a variant cover by Meghan Hetrick and a 1:25 variant cover by Travis Mercer. New issues will be available on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE for 30 days before they are available in comic shops.
New episodes of Young Justice: Phantoms are now streaming on HBO Max.
Young Justice: Targets #1 will be available on the DC Universe Infinite subscription service on June 14, 2022 and available in comics shops July 26, 2022. New episodes of Young Justice: Phantoms are currently streaming each week on HBO Max. The first half of Young Justice‘s fourth season, along with the show’s previous three seasons, is also available on the streaming service.
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Details on upcoming trade paperback collections for Justice League Infinity and Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two coming out in June 2022 have been officially released by DC Comics. The collections include all of both series’ respective issues, including the special ten-page Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two tale from the recent ‘Tis The Season To Be Freezin’ DC Comics holiday special, plus additional bonus content. Continue below for artwork, collection details and more, all provided by DC Comics.
JUSTICE LEAGUE INFINITY
Written by J.M. DeMATTEIS and JAMES TUCKER
Art 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! The doors to the Multiverse are cracked open, sending the Justice League hurtling to different Earths, where things aren’t quite as they appear! Can the Justice League band together with heroes across multiple Earths and put a stop to an ancient evil, or will all of existence disappear once and for all? Collecting Justice League Infinity #1-7! $16.99 US | 152 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover
On sale: 6/7/22
BATMAN: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE – SEASON TWO
Written by ALAN BURNETT and PAUL DINI
Art by RICK BURCHETT, TY TEMPLETON, and JORDAN GIBSON
Variant cover by RILEY ROSSMO 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. An old face returns to the city, looking to take back power after Mayor Hill’s death! Check out the all-new season in the Batman: The Animated Series mythos! Collecting Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two issues #1-7 and a short story from ’Tis the Season to Be Freezin’ #1! $19.99 US | 208 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Softcover
On sale 6/14/22
Additionally, DC Comics has provided details on hardcover collections for its recent Batman ’89 and Superman ’78 mini-series. Both comics titles feature new adventures taking place in the same continuity of the acclaimed live-action Superman: The Movie and Batman (1989) feature films. Additional details on both series can be found here, and continue below for details on both titles’ respective hardcover collections.
SUPERMAN ’78
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art and cover by WILFREDO TORRES Fly into director Richard Donner’s Superman once more in Superman ’78! Written by Robert Venditti (Superman: Man of Tomorrow) and drawn by Wilfredo Torres (Batman ’66), Superman ’78 tells a brand-new adventure in the world of the beloved film. A bright, shining day in Metropolis is interrupted by a mysterious drone that crash-lands in the city and starts wreaking havoc. This looks like a job for Superman! But where did the metallic menace come from, what is its purpose, and who is Brainiac? As Metropolis is invaded by this being and its mechanical drones, Superman must make a life-changing sacrifice and leave Earth once and for all. But once aboard Brainiac’s ship, the Man of Steel finds he might not be the last son of Krypton as he believed. This volume collects issues #1-6 of the hit miniseries Superman ’78! $24.99 US | 152 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover
ON SALE 7/19/22
BATMAN ’89
Written by SAM HAMM
Art and cover by JOE QUINONES Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burton’s seminal Batman movies! Batman ’89 brings in screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns) and artist Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero) to pull on a number of threads left dangling by the prolific director. Gotham becomes torn in two as citizens dressed as Batman and The Joker duke it out in the streets. As D.A. Harvey Dent tries to keep the city together, he targets the one problem tearing it apart: Batman! But what happens next has dark ramifications for not just the Dark Knight, but Harvey Dent himself. Bruce Wayne embarks on a crusade to better Gotham as both himself and the Batman, but a young new hero on the scene stands in his way, claiming his mission is shortsighted. Meanwhile, Harvey Dent starts down a path leading to nothing but ruin. The fate of Gotham hangs in the balance as these two sides of the same coin do battle. But when the coin finally flips, on which side will it fall? Collects Batman ’89 #1-6. $24.99 US | 152 pages | 6 5/8″ x 10 3/16″ | Hardcover
ON SALE 7/5/22
More details on Justice League InfinityBatman: The Adventures Continue are available at The World’s Finest here and here, respectively. Naturally, a wealth of readily-available Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League/Justice League Unlimited content is also always on-hand 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!
DC Comics has released a preview for a holiday-themed Batman: The Adventures Continue tale slated to appear in its upcoming 80-page ‘Tis the Season For Freezin’ anthology one-shot, which hits print and digital on Dec. 14, 2021. Titled “One Snowy Night,” Robin and Mr. Freeze get the spotlight in a new story written by regular Batman: The Adventures Continue writers Alan Burnett and Paul Dini, with art by Jordan Gibson and colors by Monica Kubina. A description of the issue along with preview pages are available below:
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE FREEZIN’
Written by: Alan Burnett and Paul Dini, Rich Bernatovech, Tee Franklin, Tara Roberts, Amedeo Turturro, Bobby Moynihan, Jeff Trammell, Andrew Wheeler Art by: Jordan Gibson, Travis Mercer, Yancy Labat, Eric Battle, Jason Howard, Pop Mhan, Justin Mason, Meghan Hetrick Colors by: Monica Kubina, Andrew Dalhouse, Tony Alvina, Eve De La Cruz, Jason Howard, Ivan Plascencia, Allen Passalaqua, Marissa Louise Letters by: Josh Reed, Dave Sharpe, Taylor Esposito, Ferran Delgado, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Steve Wands, Josh Reed, Becca Carey Cover by: David Nakayama Variant cover by: Pop Mahn The Story: Oh the weather outside is freezing, but these stories sure are pleasin’. So since you’ve no place to go, why not grab a sweater, pour a cup of hot cocoa, and stoke the fire…because these 10 tales are sure to lower the mercury! Join us as Harley Quinn and Blue Snowman ice out Hawkman, Batman fights the cold heart of Mr. Freeze, the JLQ don’t stand a snowball’s chance against Minister Blizzard, and the Flash and Superman team up to chill out Captain Cold. So warm your holiday heart with these freezin’ feats of frosty fiction! Print, Digital Edition Release Date: December 14, 2021 Print, Digital Edition Cover Price: $9.99
Additionally, the final issue of Batman: The Adventures Continue – Season Two, issue #7, will also be available starting Dec. 14, 2021. Details on that issue can be found here.
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