DC Solicits for July

Another month with another chance for new books.



DEATHSTROKE #21
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST—Art by DIOGENES NEVES—Cover by RYAN SOOK—Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS
“DEFIANCE” part one! A new day has dawned for Deathstroke. Having emerged from the Speed Force a changed man, Slade Wilson takes aim at living a better life—a life in service of justice. But when the world refuses to accept the new Deathstroke, Slade recruits a group of young heroes to join him including including former Teen Titans, Kid Flash and Power Girl, his children, Rose and Jericho, and the bombastic Terra! But has Slade truly shed his villainous past? And what other shadowy forces are working against him? Find out as Deathstroke’s bold new direction begins here!
On sale JULY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+


I will never see Terra around Deathstroke without being freaked out. Not sure why the TT seem so close to him.


DARK DAYS: THE CASTING #1
Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV—Art by JIM LEE, ANDY KUBERT, JOHN ROMITA JR. and others—Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS—Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT—Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The Joker’s surprise attack threatens to lay waste to all of Batman’s carefully laid plans. Will the Dark Knight be able to regain the trust of his closest allies, Green Lantern and Duke, and prevent the forces of darkness from consuming the DC Universe?! Will Hawkman’s warning stop our heroes from peering into the abyss?
The great comics event of summer 2017 is on its way, courtesy of superstar writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV with art by a master class of comics artists: Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr.!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 12 • 40 pg, FC, card-stock cover, $4.99 US • RATED T+


I'm not trying to be a smartass but calling Green Lantern and Duke his closest allies is going to piss people off. I have no idea how Snyder is going to write this but so far it doesn't interest me. Few writers can do the bat family justice anyway so I won't be upset if the rest don't show up.


TITANS #13
Written by DAN ABNETT—Art by V KEN MARION and NORM RAPMUND—Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT—Variant cover by DAN MORA
“JUDAS AMONG US”! As Omen begins her investigation into the identity of the team’s traitor, the Titans launch a full assault on H.I.V.E., who they believe hold the key to restoring Bumblebee’s broken mind. Meanwhile, tensions rise when Roy discovers Wally and Donna’s blossoming romance—which threatens to tear the Titans apart!
On sale JULY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T


WTF? What happened to Wally's wife/love interest, Linda?! Fans are going to be pissed if this is a thing and not a bait & switch. I do love how Garth, Dick, Lilith and Karen are awkwardly standing around while the drama goes down on the cover.


INJUSTICE 2 #5
Written by TOM TAYLOR—Art by BRUNO REDONDO and JUAN ALBARRAN—Cover by BRUNO REDONDO
Batman pays a visit to Ted Kord, beseeching him to become part of the team that rebuilds the world—not as Blue Beetle, but as Ted Kord, inventor and industrialist. But Batman’s not the only one who has designs on Ted. A trusted old friend pops in, as does someone else—someone with less noble intentions.
On sale JULY 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+ • DIGITAL FIRST


In this world Ted Kord might not live long.


RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #12
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by DEXTER SOY
Cover by CLAY MANN
Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Includes a code for a free digital download of this issue.
“THE LIFE OF BIZARRO” part one! Bizarro’s final days are upon us! As Red Hood and the Outlaws rush home to Gotham City in an effort to save Bizarro’s life, a new threat is unleashed in the form of Solomon Grundy! Can the Outlaws stop Grundy’s rampage without their most powerful member? Who unleashed the monster in the first place? And can Grundy defeated in time to save Bizarro from certain death? Find out in the start of a brand new adventure!
On sale JULY 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+


I was wondering if we'd get back to Jason's comment about Bizarro having a limited life. Why do they need to go to Gotham and not to Simon? I never cared one way or another  for Grundy but I think this will be good.



Tynion is STILL on Batwoman? Will I'm considering Hal's book for the arc because of Rip showing up.