Newsarama has released DC's solicitations for October here .
Among them are:
ADVENTURE COMICS #3
Written by Geoff Johns; co-feature written by Geoff Johns & Michael Shoemaker Art by Francis Manapul, co-feature art by Clayton Henry Covers by Francis Manapul Superboy is back and hunting for Lex Luthor! He can’t find Luthor on his own, and he needs help from his best friend Tim Drake, a.k.a. Robin. But Tim’s now traveling the globe under the alias of Red Robin! The boys’ reunion isn’t all smiles and hugs, as Conner discovers that Tim has been hiding a great many secrets from the newly returned Boy of Steel. And they’re secrets that could destroy their friendship! Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, the intergalactic odd couple known as Sun Boy and Polar Boy team up to figure out what’s up with the menace trying to destroy the universe. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul and renamed and renumbered ADVENTURE COMICS #506). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
SUPERMAN #693
Written by James Robinson Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raúl Fernandez Cover by CAFU It’s a special issue set entirely within General Lane’s Project 7734 headquarters! Learn more about the mysterious Mirabai, Codename: Assassin and Atlas, and witness Lane ply information out of his latest...acquisition. All this plus revelations about Lex Luthor and Brainiac! Meanwhile back in Metropolis, big trouble comes calling. Hint: Him am not Superman! On sale October 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #2
Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Covers by Gary Frank Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s exploration of the origin of the greatest Super Hero of all time continues! In this second issue, readers will witness young Clark Kent’s initial journey into the late 30th century as Superboy and see how meeting the Legion of Super-Heroes shapes the Superman he will one day become! Plus, more on the beginnings of the young Lex Luthor! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Gary Frank). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale October 28 • 2 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
R.E.B.E.L.S. #9
Written by Tony Bedard Art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky In the aftermath of STRANGE ADVENTURES, Adam Strange and Captain Comet heed Vril Dox’s call to arms to stop the onslaught of Starro the Conqueror! But Starro has a plan that even a super-genius like Dox won’t see coming. On sale October 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
R.E.B.E.L.S. ANNUAL: STARRO THE CONQUEROR #1
Written by Tony Bedard Art by Kalman Andrasofszky, Derec Donovan, Joe Prado and Karl Moline Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky Tying into his recent debut in R.E.B.E.L.S., the origin of the real Starro the Conqueror is revealed! Why have we never seen this cosmic barbarian before? And how did he amass his horde of super-soldiers? The stellar answers are all in here from R.E.B.E.L.S. writer Tony Bedard and a variety of top artists for each intense chapter! On sale October 7 * 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
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Posted by KryptonKid on :
At least we get a cover in October.
That I take some solace in that is a clear sign that we're on life-support.
Posted by Mystery Lad on :
I don't like super-skinny Saturn Girl. If anything, she should be the opposite. Being an 'iron butt' and all.
I like the image of Superboy racing Red Robin featured on the ADVENTURE COMICS cover. Don't like Tim Drake's current direction much, but I do like the costume. Every time I see it, I think Dr. Midnite's getting a guest star turn, only to be disappointed.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
quote:Originally posted by Mystery Lad: I don't like super-skinny Saturn Girl. If anything, she should be the opposite. Being an 'iron butt' and all.
Of teen female heroes, Courtney in JSA comes closest that I can think of as being drawn like most fit teens that I see running around the high school. Skinny wouldn't be unusual at that age though. Those Frank eyes add to the emaciated look IMO. I mean, look at Superboy? Downright malnourished.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
And the rest...
STRANGE ADVENTURES #8
Written by Jim Starlin Art by Jim Starlin & Al Milgrom and Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Cover by Jim Starlin & Rob Hunter In this grand finale, Adam Strange, Captain Comet, Bizarro and the rest of the gang face off against the cosmic threat of Synnar! Unparalleled space guru Jim Starlin concludes his cosmic DC epic! On sale October 7 • 8 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by Len Wein, Paul Levitz, Cary Bates and others Art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Murphy Anderson, and others Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez Superman meets DC’s greatest heroes including The Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and many more in this title collecting DC COMICS PRESENTS #1-26. Advance-solicited; on sale November 18 • 512 pg, B&W, $17.99 US
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Posted by Arachne on :
I hate the way Gary Frank draws smiles. They look so tense and scared.
Posted by Chemical King on :
Hm, so that's "Red Robin" with Superboy... my first thought was, "oh cool, Doctor Mid-Nite..."
Anyway, Sun Boy, Polar Boy, that's good news. A little good news cause it's only the backup (DiDio, you'll never sell the word "co-feature" to me... )
Secret Origins looks cool, and hey, a REBELS Annual, that's good news. Though pretty expensive.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
REBELs annual full of payoff. Can't wait for that one.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
A cover and we're up to two legionnaires in the backup story. You figure with a menace destroying the universe, we might get half the team by the finale.
I wonder if Star Boy and Polar Boy will be played for comedy a bit - bickering - it's the Odd Couple reference. Polar Boy all by-the-book and Star Boy fast and loose.
Posted by Blacula on :
I *HATE* the new Starro! Talk about bore-ifying up a fun, unique concept.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Blacula: I *HATE* the new Starro! Talk about bore-ifying up a fun, unique concept.
Don't worry. This one has 'writer returning original version down the road' written all over it. I can almost guaranty it happening by 2016. Willing to give 3 to 1 odds even.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
quote:Originally posted by Blacula: I *HATE* the new Starro! Talk about bore-ifying up a fun, unique concept.
I've never seen Starro before but I've heard of it. It's a talking starfish from space or something like that isn't it?
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: A cover and we're up to two legionnaires in the backup story. You figure with a menace destroying the universe, we might get half the team by the finale.
I wonder if Star Boy and Polar Boy will be played for comedy a bit - bickering - it's the Odd Couple reference. Polar Boy all by-the-book and Star Boy fast and loose.
Actually with Star Boy and Polar Boy it'd go for a more awkward, "Of Mice and Men" type thing with Brek having to handle Thom's crazitude.
Posted by Silver Age Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Sarcasm Kid:
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: A cover and we're up to two legionnaires in the backup story. You figure with a menace destroying the universe, we might get half the team by the finale.
I wonder if Star Boy and Polar Boy will be played for comedy a bit - bickering - it's the Odd Couple reference. Polar Boy all by-the-book and Star Boy fast and loose.
Actually with Star Boy and Polar Boy it'd go for a more awkward, "Of Mice and Men" type thing with Brek having to handle Thom's crazitude.
Er... it's Polar boy and SUN Boy guys.
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
I know. I wanted to point it out but I didn't want to sound rude to FC.
Oh, and I know this isn't Legion, but on the regular DC solicits they just showed, Doug Moench and Kelley Jones on a Batman story! God loves me!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
It's okay, that wouldn't be rude! Anyways, I had Sun Boy in mind when I typed Star Boy.
Posted by Pov on :
Sun, star, poTAYto, poTAHto... Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Don't call the whole thing off... Fire and Ice, a classic team-up.
Posted by Silver Age Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: Don't call the whole thing off... Fire and Ice, a classic team-up.
What this does tell us is that Geoff Johns isn't building to a Sun Boy sacrifice in Lo3W #5
Posted by Matthew E on :
I think #4 already had the big Sun Boy moment we were expecting.
Posted by Silver Age Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Matthew E: I think #4 already had the big Sun Boy moment we were expecting.
You mean three issues building up to "What he said!" Jeez.
Posted by Para-Dox on :
Maybe a few lines off Saturn Girl's face might help her expression.
So this is Superboy's first trip into the future and Brainy is already there. Is this cementing the archive miscolouring of Brainy at Superboy's induction or are they having Brainy join with Superman instead of Supergirl?
Posted by Candle on :
He sure does, SK!
And I'm not sure that I agree about the smiles on the cover of Secret Origins 2.
Who's supposed to be taking the home photo, 'cause that's what it looks like?
Superboy tries to look nervously behind him without actually turning his head. Rokk and Imra are obviously looking at the photographer, as does Brainy, who's smirking in the background. Garth is just kind of thinking of something else, entirely.
I find the effect charming and rather realistic, having looked similar in many holiday photos, myself. Posted by Candle on :
Wow! I start a reply following SK's remark on page 1 and end up posting in the middle of page 2!
Lots of activity tonight!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
quote:Originally posted by Candle: Who's supposed to be taking the home photo, 'cause that's what it looks like?
That's an interesting observation! I wonder if the artist had that in mind. Sometimes we see photographs of superheroes on walls, usually as a flashback device. It would be fun to see a photo of this scene in a future Legion clubhouse - and in Superman's home, or the Fortress of Solitude.
Maybe an early version of Computo took the picture. Or R.J. Brande - wouldn't he want to meet Superman?
Posted by Silver Age Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer:
quote:Originally posted by Candle: Who's supposed to be taking the home photo, 'cause that's what it looks like?
That's an interesting observation! I wonder if the artist had that in mind. Sometimes we see photographs of superheroes on walls, usually as a flashback device. It would be fun to see a photo of this scene in a future Legion clubhouse - and in Superman's home, or the Fortress of Solitude.
Maybe an early version of Computo took the picture. Or R.J. Brande - wouldn't he want to meet Superman?
If it's a group photo, where are the others - Tinya, Luornu, Gim etc.
Given what we know about Lu's crush on Superboy, she should be hanging off his arm surely?
Posted by Candle on :
Superboy looks so uncomfortable it's probably the first time he met them.
Geoff just added Brainy, probably as the one who meets them outside the clubhouse or something.
Lu is probably taking the picture to commemorate the great moment, Superboy meets the Legion.
Posted by KryptonKid on :
quote:Originally posted by Candle: Superboy looks so uncomfortable it's probably the first time he met them.
Actually, they all look uncomfortable. The way their skin stretches over their faces when they smile makes them look like they haven't eaten in a while.
Posted by Blockade Boy on :
It's probably 20th century food, they all have the smallville swishies. Superboy's super smelling is having a rough day of it.
For me, all other art being fine, Franks depiction of facial features is enough of a diversion to remove enjoyment I'd otherwise get of the books he's involved in.
There's really no dressing this up to make it seem realistic unless every depiction of every Frank character everywhere is having their photo uncomfortably taken.
Franks has decided this look is his signiture trademark and there's nothing going to move him off of that. I suspect it's just a thing. There must be a majority that find the depiction pleasurable.
Posted by doublechinner on :
I run hot and cold on Gary Franks, but I like this cover. I kinda like the idea that Clark is nervous in the costume. I LOVE Imra's resemblance to Head 6 from BSG. And Rokk's dimples are ADORABLE! I read Garth's expression as a little bit of admiring hero worship directed at Clark. And Brainy looks like he always does, hatching a scheme.
Posted by Lethargy Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer:
quote:Originally posted by Candle: Who's supposed to be taking the home photo, 'cause that's what it looks like?
Maybe an early version of Computo took the picture. Or R.J. Brande - wouldn't he want to meet Superman?
Sure, RJ -- or Marla, or Tinya, or Luornu, or Reep, or Gim? Don't they all pre-date (per Levitz et al retcon canon) Superboy's induction? For that matter, it could also be Kara behind the camera.
Posted by Silver Age Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Lethargy Lad: [QUOTE] For that matter, it could also be Kara behind the camera.
Remember the old Future Shock for Superboy story where he met Laurel Kent? Surely the first meeting with Kara would have been just as momentous if not more so. But even the master of the back story Paul Levitz never covered it.
I don't expect to see Supergirl with the retroboot Legion. Shame.
Posted by doublechinner on :
I just read the 1st of issue of Superman: Secret Origin and was blown away. I loved it so much I read it with the 7-year old. It manages to take silver age tropes and make them fresh. More importantly, it takes the "Smallville" angst and makes it cute, rather than annoying, while still making clear that Clark can and will grow up into a self-confident Superman. Line where Clark says "take a good luck because this is the last time I ever wear this" was fantastic.
Posted by Disaster Boy on :
i think i missed secret origins number 1. i liked number 2 but didn't really think it was really worth telling....yet again. it was told well but...allright i confess i wanted a new legion story damnit!!!
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Anyways, I had Sun Boy in mind when I typed Star Boy.
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