Top 30 DC Comics October 2023 Solicitations Spoilers With Return Of Lana Lang Superwoman, Power Girl / Supergirl, Batman / Superman, Gotham War Finale, A Blood Scarab, Lots Of Justice Society Of America (JSA) and More!
Among the DC Comics full October 2023 solicits we picked out our Top 20 with one of the solicited books coming out in December 2023. Do you agree or disagree with the picks?
The Top 30
ALAN SCOTT: THE GREEN LANTERN #1
- Written by TIM SHERIDAN
- Art by CIAN TORMEY
- Cover by DAVID TALASKI
- Variant cover by JOHN K. SNYDER III
- Variant cover by NICK ROBLES
- Golden Age foil variant cover by DAVID TALASKI ($5.99 US)
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
Alan Scott’s early days as the Green Lantern are seen in a new light! The Green Lantern is the most powerful member of the JSA, beloved by all of America, but his personal life is a well-kept secret. This is a story about love, about fear, and most of all about courage to stand up to that fear. Alan Scott’s past is the key to his future when the Red Lantern appears, ready to strike down the mighty Green Lantern!
AMAZONS ATTACK #1
- Written by JOSIE CAMPBELL
- Art by VASCO GEORGIEV
- Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
- Variant covers by MIKE DEODATO JR. and TAJ TENFOLD
- 1:25 variant cover by VASCO GEORGIEV
- 1:50 variant cover by MEGHAN HETRICK
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
After the shocking events in Wonder Woman, the Amazons are now fighting for a world that no longer wants them! Led by their fearless Queen Nubia, a ragtag group of Amazons featuring Wonder Girl and Faruka II frantically searches for answers as their existence and way of life are threatened. Will the tribes survive their new reputation? Find out in this roller coaster of a debut issue!
Brought to you by rising stars Josie Campbell (The New Champion of Shazam!) and Vasco Georgiev (Batman: Urban Legends), this series promises to be an action-packed adventure featuring the greatest warrior women in the DCU!
BATMAN AND ROBIN #2
- Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
- Art and cover by SIMONE DI MEO
- Variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
- Variant cover by KAEL NGU
- 1:25 variant cover by LEIRIX
- 1:50 variant cover by SIMONE DI MEO
- 1:100 variant cover by KAEL NGU
- Artist Spotlight variant cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
- $4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/10/23
Introducing Shush. Who does she work for? And how have they turned one of Batman’s greatest tools against him? Urban Jungle continues as the father and son dynamic duo are on the deadly case! But first, Damian must deal with…his first day of school?!
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #6
- Written by GUILLEM MARCH, ED BRISSON, ROB WILLIAMS, COLLIN KELLY, and JACKSON LANZING
- Art by GUILLEM MARCH, JEFF SPOKES, STEFANO LANDINI, and JORGE MOLINA
- Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
- Variant covers by CHRISTIAN WARD and GUILLEM MARCH
- 1:25 variant cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
- $7.99 US | 64 pages | Prestige | (all covers are card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
Guillem March writes and draws a poignant and heartfelt tale of redemption in “Back to Year One.” The shocking final chapter of Stormwatch has arrived from Ed Brisson and Jeff Spokes: What secret has Director Bones been withholding from the team all this time?! Emilia Harcourt returns…from the dead?! A mystery unfolds courtesy of Rob Williams and Stefano Landini! Plus: a no-holds-barred story of Batman from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Jorge Molina in their first Batman Black & White story!
BATMAN/CATWOMAN: THE GOTHAM WAR: SCORCHED EARTH #1
- Written by CHIP ZDARSKY and TINI HOWARD
- Art by MIKE HAWTHORNE and ADRIANO DI BENEDETTO
- Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
- Variant cover by ADAM HUGHES
- Variant cover by KENDRICK “KUNKKA” LIM
- 1:25 variant cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
- 1:50 variant cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
- 1:100 variant cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
- Special foil cover by KENDRICK “KUNKKA” LIM ($7.99 US)
- $5.99 US | 48 pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/31/23
The final chapter of this epic crossover is here, and Batman and his family must find a way to overcome the endgame of an ancient enemy! Can the Bat and the Cat set their differences aside?
Is this the end of the Bat-Family? Lives change forever in this action-packed conclusion!
BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #20
- Written by MARK WAID
- Art and cover by DAN MORA
- Variant cover by BJORN BARENDS
- 1:25 variant cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
- 1:50 variant cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
- Embossed Foil Magog Helmet variant cover ($7.99 US)
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/17/23
The return of Boy Thunder!
To find and save Superman’s former protégé, the World’s Finest duo bridges the dimensional gulf between their world and an Earth with a jaded Superman, a broken Batman, and a war-hungry Wonder Woman—the world of Kingdom Come!
BLUE BEETLE #2
- Written by JOSH TRUJILLO
- Art and cover by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
- Spanish-language cover and interior by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
- Variant cover by ADRIAN GUTIERREZ
- 1:25 variant cover by DIEGO OLORTEGUI
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/3/23
Someone is out there hunting Beetles, and after the attack on Ted Kord lands him in the hospital, Jaime is on high alert and ready for a fight. But will he be ready when he comes face-to-face with the Blood Scarab?!
DANGER STREET #10
- Written by TOM KING
- Art and cover by JORGE FORNES
- Variant cover by INHYUK LEE
- $4.99 US | 40 pages | 10 of 12 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/10/23
All the pieces come together as the Commodore finds his new knight, the Creeper, just in time for the Outsiders to storm his castle. Will he survive their wrath? Meanwhile, Lady Cop comes steps closer to solving the mystery of the golden Helmet of Fate as the Dingbats set their plans in motion to resurrect one of their own. And they’re willing to bring down the entire world in the process!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1075
- Written by RAM V
- Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN
- Cover by EVAN CAGLE
- Backup written by DAN WATTERS
- Backup art by AARON CAMPBELL
- Variant cover by KELLEY JONES
- Variant cover by BRUNO REDONDO
- 1:25 variant cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
- 1:50 variant cover by EVAN CAGLE
- $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
As Batman races through the streets of Gotham and out of the Orgham’s grasp, Bruce races through the memories in his mind as the Azmer demon tries to take hold of him…except the only thing in the demon’s way is Bruce’s own inner demons…and Barbatos.
Then, in the backups, can Bruce’s memory of Alfred consoling him as a boy be preserved from the Azmer if he takes Barbatos’s offer?
FIRE & ICE: WELCOME TO SMALLVILLE #2
- Art by JOANNE STARER
- Cover by TERRY DODSON
- Variant cover by GREG SMALLWOOD
- 1:25 variant cover by JOSHUA “SWAY” SWABY
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | 2 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/3/23
What’s a Smallville fight club without any fighters? While Ice discovers the magic of community heroism—no superpowers required—Fire’s latest scheme to restore their former glory brings Ambush Bug(?!) to town, but their violent attempts at viral fame go unnoticed by the world. Could a chance encounter with Smallville’s hottest bartender show Fire the light? Or will the sparks that fly between them burn the town to the ground? It’s Fire we’re talking about, so…probably the latter?
THE FLASH #2
- Written by SI SPURRIER
- Art by MIKE DEODATO JR.
- Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. and TRISH MULVIHILL
- Variant covers by MIKE DEODATO JR. and BJORN BARENDS
- 1:25 variant cover by JAMES HARREN
- 1:50 variant cover by MATT TAYLOR
- Artist Spotlight variant cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
As Wally West faces massively powered-up old foes as well as a new, mysterious being, he encounters a group of alien explorers who are very interested in Wally’s powers (which continue to glitch).
Also, something seems to be literally bubbling up in Keystone City, as the new era for the Scarlet Speedster continues!
New Character Debut: THE STILLNESS!
GREEN ARROW #5
- Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
- Art by SEAN IZAAKSE, PHIL HESTER
- Cover by PHIL HESTER
- Variant cover by ALVARO MARTINEZ BUENO
- 1:25 variant cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
Past, present, and future Oliver Queens fight for who gets to return home! But at what cost?! Arsenal and Black Canary are joined by an unlikely ally in their hunt for Amanda Waller, and they uncover a large piece of the Dawn of DC puzzle!
JAY GARRICK: THE FLASH #1
- Written by JEREMY ADAMS
- Art by DIEGO OLORTEGUI
- Cover by JORGE CORONA
- Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
- Variant cover by SERG ACUNA
- Golden Age foil cover by JORGE CORONA ($5.99 US)
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/17/23
Spinning out of the events of Stargirl: The Lost Children and Justice Society of America, Jay Garrick is reunited with his long-lost daughter, Judy. After being pulled from the timeline, Judy returns to a world where she and her dad aren’t the only ones that ride the lightning, but is there enough space for her in Jay and Joan’s life? And can they keep up with their teenage daughter and make up for lost time?
THE JOKER: THE MAN WHO STOPPED LAUGHING #11
- Written by MATTHEW ROSENBERG
- Art and cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
- Variant cover by BEN OLIVER
- Variant cover by MARCO MASTRAZZO
- 1:25 variant cover by RYAN BROWN
- $5.99 US | 40 pages | (all covers are card stock)
- ON SALE 10/3/23
Two Jokers walk into a bar…and one won’t be walking out. Both men who claim to be the Clown Prince of Crime are ready to end their little game, but they can’t do it alone. A who’s who of Gotham’s worst will pick sides and decide who lives, who dies, and who gets the last laugh!
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8
- Written by GEOFF JOHNS
- Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN
- Variant cover by TONY HARRIS
- 1:25 variant cover by GAVIN GUIDRY
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/17/23
As Huntress settles into her new place in the present day, the Justice Society comes face-to-face with a long-lost team: the Justice Society Dark!
THE PENGUIN #3
- Written by TOM KING
- Art by RAFAEL DE LATORRE
- Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVI
- Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
- 1:25 variant cover by TONY SHASTEEN
- 1:50 variant cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
- Artist Spotlight variant cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
The Penguin knows that to return to power in Gotham City he’s going to need a crew that’s not based in the city or caught up in the Gotham War…so he makes a play for a surprising group.
Enter, the Force of July!
POWER GIRL #2
- Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
- Art by EDUARDO PANSICA
- Cover by GARY FRANK
- Variant covers by JEE HYUNG LEE and LESLEY “LEIRIX” LI
- 1:25 variant cover by RICARDO LOPEZ ORTIZ
- 1:50 variant cover by LAURA BRAGA
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
Road trip! As a Kryptonian virus rapidly spreads along the coast, Power Girl departs Metropolis looking to redeem herself for her catastrophic mistakes.
It’s not easy being a part of the Super-Family, but Paige has never let the pressure get to her before. She just needs something to punch. And she’s found her target in space pirate and hater of all who hail from Krypton: Amalak!
SUPERGIRL SPECIAL #1
- Written by MARIKO TAMAKI
- Art by SKYLAR PATRIDGE
- Cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL
- Variant covers by FRANK CHO and WILL JACK
- 1:25 variant cover by RAMON PEREZ
- 1:50 variant cover by AMANCAY NAHUELPAN
- Foil variant cover by WILL JACK ($8.99 US)
- $5.99 US | 48 pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/31/23
GIRL INTERRUPTED!
After joining the Superman Family and their heroic efforts in Metropolis, Kara thought she had found her place in the world. But there’s only room in town for one Supergirl, and Power Girl’s sudden reappearance has made her redundant. Her identity and role are both in question as she looks for answers. Will they lead her out of the city or out of this world?
Find out as critically acclaimed writer Mariko Tamaki (Supergirl: Being Super) returns to the Maid of Might with the help of Skylar Patridge (Wonder Woman)!
RETURN OF SUPERMAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1
- Written by DAN JURGENS, LOUISE SIMONSON, JERRY ORDWAY, and KARL KESEL
- Art by TRAVIS MOORE, DAN JURGENS, BRETT BREEDING, JON BOGDANOVE, BUTCH GUICE, TOM GRUMMETT, and DOUG HAZLEWOOD
- Cover by DAN JURGENS
- Variant covers by JOHN GIANG, DAVE WILKINS, FRANCIS MANAPUL, and BEN OLIVER
- 1:25 variant cover by BRAD WALKER
- 1:50 variant cover by JON BOGDANOVE
- Foil variant cover by DAN JURGENS ($10.99 US)
- $9.99 US | 80 pages | Prestige | (all covers card stock)
- ON SALE 10/31/23
Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor.
Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner!
To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman’s death.
It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White’s journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that’s sure to be a classic in the future!
SHAZAM! #4
- Written by MARK WAID
- Art and cover by DAN MORA
- Variant covers by JOHN TIMMS and CHRIS SAMNEE
- 1:25 variant cover by NATHAN SZERDY
- 1:50 variant cover by GERALD PAREL
- Artist Spotlight variant cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/3/23
Shadiness. Hatefulness. Arrogance. Zeal. Anger. Malice.
These are the new powers of Shazam…
…and if Billy doesn’t find a way to get them under control, the lives of everyone around him will be forever destroyed!
SUPERMAN #7 / #850
- Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
- Art by GLEB MELNIKOV, DAN JURGENS, and others
- Cover by JAMAL CAMPBELL
- Variant covers by LEE BERMEJO, FRANK CHO, DAVID NAKAYAMA, DAVID FINCH, and GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
- 1:25 variant cover by GERALD PAREL
- 1:50 variant cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
- 1:100 inks variant cover by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
- JIM LEE ICONS SERIES: SUPERMAN variant cover ($9.99 US)
- $5.99 US | 48 pages | Variant $6.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/17/23
Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy!
Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis.
Now that mystery’s secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024!
“The Chained” [first look here] continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis!
Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex’s tragic orders to take the Chained down!
And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever.
STEELWORKS #5
- Written by MICHAEL DORN
- Art by SAMI BASRI
- Cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
- Variant cover by DIEGO LATORRE
- 1:25 variant cover by ALEXANDER LOZANO
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | 5 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
THE PENULTIMATE CHAPTER HAS ARRIVED!
Our heroes [including Lana Lang as Superwoman per the main cover] brace for impact as a startling new weapon emerges from deep beneath Hob’s Bay to wreak havoc on Metropolis! As the fight for the future of the city nears its shocking final showdown, Steel and Superwoman’s combined powers—and their engagement—will be tested like never before!
TALES OF THE TITANS #4
- Written by ANDREW CONSTANT
- Art by BRANDT & STEIN
- Cover by NICOLA SCOTT
- Variant cover by RAMON PEREZ
- 1:25 variant cover by JORGE CORONA
- 1:50 variant cover by BRUKA JONES
- $4.99 US | 40 pages | 4 of 4 | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
Beast Boy barely survived the events of Dark Crisis, suffering a brutal attack from Deathstroke and losing an eye in the process. With his confidence weakened, he’s been unable to hold the shape of the large and mighty animals that define him as a hero. But when a scientist with nothing to lose needs Beast Boy’s powers for terrifying ends, Gar will have to face what truly makes him special…and save his own life in the process! The events of this issue set up the next big DCU epic [The Beast War]—do not miss it!
TITANS #4
- Written by TOM TAYLOR
- Art and cover by NICOLA SCOTT
- Variant covers by JEN BARTEL and DAVID TALASKI
- 1:25 variant cover by TONY HARRIS
- 1:50 variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/17/23
There’s a storm coming for the Titans! Brother Eternity continues to gain power as he toes the line between super-villain and well-meaning philanthropist. Can the team discover his dark secrets before the world falls under his spell? Plus, Beast Boy’s mission to Borneo gains the unwanted attention of one of the most dangerous players in the DCU…Amanda Waller!
UNSTOPPABLE DOOM PATROL #7
- Written by DENNIS CULVER
- Art and cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
- Variant cover by LEIRIX
- 1:25 variant cover by IVAN TAO
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | 7 of 7 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/24/23
General Immortus stands victorious against the Doom Patrol and has now set his sights on nothing less than world domination! The team’s only hope for salvation is asking for help from one of their greatest enemies, but only if Immortus doesn’t get to them first! Everything’s been leading to these final moments and a happy ending is not guaranteed.
WESLEY DODDS: THE SANDMAN #1
- Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
- Art and cover by RILEY ROSSMO
- Variant cover by BALDEMAR RIVAS
- Variant cover by KERON GRANT
- Golden Age foil cover by RILEY ROSSMO ($6.99 US)
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6 | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/10/23
No one escapes the Sandman’s dark dreams, not even Wesley Dodds himself. After years of testing and experimentation, Wesley perfected his sleep gas as the optimal weapon to fight crime without causing undue harm. But when his journal detailing all his failed and far more deadly formulas is stolen, the Sandman must hunt down the thief and the people in the shadows pulling the strings before the contents of the journal are released!
WONDER WOMAN #2
- Written by TOM KING and JOSIE CAMPBELL
- Art by DANIEL SAMPERE and VASCO GEORGIEV
- Cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
- Variant covers by CHRIS SAMNEE and JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
- 1:25 variant cover by ALVARO MARTINEZ BUENO
- 1:50 variant cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
- Artist Spotlight variant cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
- $4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/17/23
- AN ARMY OF ONE!
Now a wanted fugitive, Wonder Woman readies herself for battle against Commander Steel and his soldiers, her former love Steve Trevor being one of them! What could this face-off mean for her position in the world of heroes? Will it further her quest for the truth about the rogue Amazon or end in bloodshed? Find out as this demigoddess takes on an entire army!
Plus, the prelude to Amazons Attack!
WORLD’S FINEST: TEEN TITANS #4
- Written by MARK WAID
- Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
- Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
- Variant covers by EVAN “DOC” SHANER and JOHN TIMMS
- 1:25 variant cover by KHARY RANDOLPH
- 1:50 variant cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
- $3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $4.99 US (card stock)
- ON SALE 10/10/23
BREAKING UP IS SUPER HARD TO DO!
America’s sweetest situationship breaks hearts—including Aqualad’s and Wonder Girl’s own!—when Garth realizes a part of him isn’t fully in it with Donna. To heal the wounds, Wally invites Garth and Roy to a sleepover at his folks’ home, where Aqualad opens up about his fluid sexuality. Meanwhile, Mal assists Bumblebee in an unexpected battle, giving him a taste of the Teen Titan he could be…
ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME OMNIBUS (2023 EDITION)
- Written by DAN JURGENS, MARK WAID, CHUCK DIXON, TOM JOYNER, and others
- Art by DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, TOM GRUMMETT, DARRYL BANKS, and others
- Cover by DAN JURGENS and JERRY ORDWAY
- $175.00 US | 1,096 pages | 7 1/16″ x 10 7/8″ | Hardcover | ISBN: 978-1-77952-630-4
- ON SALE 12/19/23
Offered again! A catastrophic temporal distortion is creating chaos across the past, present, and future, leaving puzzling alterations in its wake. As villains across time rise to take advantage of the disruption, it’s up to a team of time-tossed heroes to uncover the true mastermind behind the crisis before the universe itself is destroyed. Featuring a legion of heroes from the iconic to the obscure and an all-star cast of writers and artists, this watershed event left its mark on the DC Universe for years to come. Collects every chapter in the groundbreaking saga in chronological order.
Pulse Taking
That’s our top picks from DC Comics’ October 2023 solicitations, but what caught your eye from their offerings?
