October 15, 2007 - It might be hard to believe, but solicits have already reached 2008! Today DC Comics released text and images related to books and toys that are coming next January.


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COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #17-13
Story by Paul Dini
Story consultant Keith Giffen
Scripts by Tony Bedard
Art by Pete Woods and Tom Derenick
Covers by Woods

It's all-out war as the Challengers find Ray Palmer — and so does everyone else! The fate of a universe hangs in the balance, as heroes and villains from across the multiverse face betrayal and death with Earth as their battlefield!

Plus, more DC Villains origin backup stories, including Harley Quinn!
COUNTDOWN 17 on sale January 2 - COUNTDOWN 16 on sale January 9
COUNTDOWN 15 on sale January 16 - COUNTDOWN 14 on sale January 23 - COUNTDOWN 13 on sale January 30 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS: YEAR ONE #1
Written by Amy Wolfram
Art by Karl Kerschl & Serge Lapointe
Cover by Kerschl

Writer Amy Wolfram (Teen Titans animated series) joins rising star artist Karl Kerschl (ALL-FLASH #1, ROBIN) for a colorful reimagining of how the Teen Titans came together! See how these teammates bonded, and overcame the sheer awkwardness of being teenagers in this explosive 6-issue miniseries that guest-stars the Justice League of America! You may think you know Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and Aqualad…but you don't really know the original Teen Titans!

On sale January 2 - 1 of 6 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS: THE LOST ANNUAL
Written by Bob Haney
Art by Jay Stephens & Mike Allred
Cover by Nick Cardy

Don't miss the TEEN TITANS LOST ANNUAL, featuring the original Teen Titans: Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Speedy and Aqualad! Classic Teen Titans writer Bob Haney sends the Titans into space to rescue President John F. Kennedy in this story illustrated by Jay Stephens (The Land of Nod) & Mike Allred (Madman, X-Statix)! Meet new alien races, witness a startling betrayal, and more! It's a secret space adventure that couldn't be told…'til now!

On sale January 9 - 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US



TEEN TITANS #55
Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Hunter

Following up the epic "Titans of Tomorrow" storyline, we catch the Titans in a moment of quiet before the next storm. As one Titan leaves forever, Wonder Girl and Robin explore their newfound feelings for each other as Ravager enjoys herself by pitting Blue Beetle against Kid Devil.

And watch out for the introduction of the new Clock King, a modern-day Fagin out to create a villainous team of his own. Fan-favorite writer Sean McKeever continues to deliver his own special blend of excitement and angst sure to keep this book on the top of your must-read pile!

On sale January 23 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #6
Written by Adam Beechen & Justin Gray
Art by Allan Goldman & Julio Ferreira and Fabrizio Fiorentino & Adam DeKraker
Cover by Eddy Barrows & Oclair Albert

The enigmatic Healers — aliens sent to Earth to stop the spread of Lady Styx's infection — have tagged Animal Man as patient zero. Can Starfire save him before they cut him open for dissection? Also, Forerunner's adventures continue as she runs afoul of the Thanagarian battle fleet.

On sale January 30 - 6 of 8 - 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US


COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #5
Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia
Cover by Mario Alberti

The return of Eclipso is bad news for the DC Universe…but it's worse news for Bruce Gordon, the man who originally held the Black Diamond and terrorized the world as Eclipso! Plus, Dr. Fate continues to struggle with his new responsibilities!

On sale January 23 - 5 of 8 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US


CRIME BIBLE: THE FIVE LESSONS OF BLOOD #4
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Diego Olmos
Cover by John Van Fleet

The Lesson of Murder brings the new Question to the streets her predecessor once haunted. But in Hub City, learning the Lesson of Murder is the easy part — it's learning how to survive that'll kill you!

On sale January 23 - 4 of 5 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS #4
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Liam Sharp & Rob Hunter Cover by Sharp

A COUNTDOWN tie-in! Monarch makes an unexpected alliance with the Americommando and the Meta Militia in an effort to strongarm Lord Havok and the Extremists into joining his Multiversal Army. Plus, Dr. Diehard sees all he cares about vanish in an instant, and we learn the secret origin of the Extremist known as Dreamslayer.

On sale January 23 - 4 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN #6
Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Pat Olliffe & John Stanisci
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver

The ultimate battle is at hand as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the charge against the Four Horsemen of dread Apokolips! But can these monsters really be stopped?

On sale January 9 - 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #5
Written by Jim Starlin
Art and covers by Starlin & Matt Banning

A crazed Mister Miracle attacks Orion! Can Scott Free
and the son of Darkseid come to terms before more blood is spilled? Plus, Metron discovers shocking secrets concerning the deaths of the New Gods.

On sale January 30 - 6 of 8 - 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US



SALVATION RUN #3
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Sean Chen & Walden Wong

The DCU's most savage villains are stranded on a hostile planet. Lex Luthor and Gorilla Grodd now control the minds of many of the other castaways, forcing them to go along with the geniuses' plan. But will this plan lead to escape, or something far more sinister?

On sale January 9 - 3 of 7 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #4
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Cliff Chiang

The second story arc of this hit new series begins with a tragedy for Oliver Queen!

On sale January 9 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US













BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #6
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy
Cover by Mahnke

The stunning conclusion of the most important chapter of Black Adam's life! All will be revealed as the magic word that has eluded him for so long comes to light, and the final fate of Isis is revealed.

On sale January 30 - 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Dave Johnson

This one has it all — betrayal, death and destruction! One of the Freedom Fighters takes a turn toward the dark side, and the Human Bomb is left vulnerable. Can the rest of the team stop him from going nuclear?

On sale January 23 - 5 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GOTHAM UNDERGROUND #4
Written by Frank Tieri
Art by J. Calafiore & Jack Purcell
Cover by Calafiore

Did Zsasz really kill Batman? This question and more are answered as the mad scramble for control of the Gotham Underground kicks into high gear! Plus, the Scarecrow turns on the Ventriloquist, Nightwing continues to gain the Penguin's trust, and Robin gets surprise -attacked by someone wearing an extremely familiar costume!

On sale January 23 - 4 of 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


BOOSTER GOLD #6
Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund

"52 Pick-Up" concludes as Booster Gold journeys back in time to save the best friend he ever had - the Blue Beetle! But can Booster stop Maxwell Lord before someone else dies in Ted Kord's place? And will Ted Kord let that happen?

On sale January 9 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US






BAT LASH #2
Written by Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones
Art by John Severin
Cover by Walter Simonson

The 6-issue miniseries by acclaimed Western novelist Peter Brandvold (Rogue Lawman, .45-Caliber Deathtrap) and Bat Lash co-creator Sergio Aragones (Groo, MAD) continues! Bat Lash must find Dominique once she's discovered missing, but he should be very careful. This is bear country!

On sale January 9 - 2 of 6 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


INFINITY INC. #5
Written by Peter Milligan Cover by Max Fiuamara
Art and cover by Max Fiumara & Matthew Southworth

In the conclusion of "Luthor's Monsters," the deranged shape-shifter named Persona comes face to face with Kid Empty…who finally narrows down his dinner targets to Infinity Inc.! But as the team at last forgets its differences and unites, he's going to find they're not quite the superheroes he remembers.

On sale January 2 - 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #5
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Javier Pina & Robin Riggs
Cover by John K. Snyder

Even as the team heads to the Mideast to take out the breathtakingly deadly weapon codenamed Scarlet Tears, bloodshed threatens to break out within their ranks!

On sale January 9 - 5 of 8 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US




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