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DC Comics Presents: “Villains Month”: Week Four Issues

We’ve finally arrived at Week Four of the DC Comics month long initiative known as “VILLAINS Week” and for those who might just be joining us, this is a series of one-shot issues that spotlight some of the most nefarious denizens in the DC Universe. To see the past posts about the topic just click HERE to be brought up to speed. Now let’s get down to business with these issues that hit the racks on September 25th. The premise and art come from the proper publicity channels but my closing editorial is all me. Here we go.

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“Action Comics” #23.4 – Metallo

ACTION COMICS #23.4: METALLO – Before he became Metal-Zero, John Corben had two great loves: his country and Lois Lane. Awakening from a coma after the events of ACTION COMICS #8, Corben finds himself betrayed by both—and now his Kryptonite heart beats only for revenge! And when he joins up with the Secret Society, there’s no limit to the destruction he can cause!

Written by SHOLLY FISCH; Art by WILL CONRAD; 3-D motion cover by AARON KUDER
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DC Comics Presents: “Villains Month”: Week Three Issues

As I’ve reported over the past two weeks, the September DC Comics initiative is known as VILLAINS MONTH and if you’ve not been paying attention, you’ll want to see what’s come out already by clicking on THIS LINK. In a nutshell, there are numerous One-Shots being released this month in place of the regularly running titles and each of them feature the most sinister villains that the DC Universe has. The press copy and images come from their publicity resources but I will close out with some editorial. Let’s take a look.

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“Action Comics” #23.3 – Lex Luthor

ACTION COMICS #23.3: LEX LUTHOR – Evil genius, sadistic businessman, sociopathic inmate—Lex Luthor is all this and more. Now released from prison, there is nothing to stop Luthor from getting his way…not even Superman!

Written by CHARLES SOULE; Art by RAYMUND BERMUDEZ; 3-D motion cover by AARON KUDER
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DC Comics Presents: “Villains Month”: Week Two Issues

As previously discussed, the BIG EVENT across the DC Comics titles is “Villains Month” and I’ve already showcased the first weeks batch of titles in a post that you can review HERE in the event that you are just now joining us. Below you will find the “Week Two” titles images along with some light premise and the creative teams involved. These issues will all hit the stands on September 11th. Let’s go.

“Action Comics” #23.2 – Zod

ACTION COMICS #23.2: ZOD – General Zod storms into The New 52! Witness the origin of this genocidal maniac, and learn how far he will go to destroy those who oppose him!

Written by GREG PAK; Art by KEN LASHLEY; 3-D motion cover by GENE HA
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DC Comics Presents: “Villains Month”: Week One Issues

This year, the DC Comics month-long initiative is “Villains Month” and its going to run across all of the September titles and spotlight a different insidious villain in a special one-shot issue. Here is the first weeks batch which will be on sale in your local comic retailer today (September 4th).

FOREVER EVIL #1: The first universe-wide event of The New 52 begins as FOREVER EVIL launches! The Justice League is DEAD! And the villains shall INHERIT the Earth! An epic tale of the world’s greatest super-villains starts here!

Written by GEOFF JOHNS; Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND; 3-D motion variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

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“Action Comics” #23.1 – Cyborg Superman

ACTION COMICS #23.1: CYBORG SUPERMAN – Deep in space sits a cybernetic force of evil unlike any other. What terrible connection does Cyborg Superman share with Krypton? And what alien force commands the robotic terror? Find out here!

Written by MICHAEL ALAN NELSON; Art by MIKE HAWTHORNE; 3-D motion cover by AARON KUDER
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DC Comics’ “The New 52” Zero Issues Week Two

Hey there readers, so as I announced last week here on the website, DC Comics has made September their “Zero” month and that meant that each of their titles would be getting a “0” issue. With last weeks post I showcased the first group of titles that you would be able to find that particular week and here we are at week two of the zero initiative for The New 52. I’m once again keeping the extra dialogue to a minimum because its easy to see what title is being presented. Here you go.

Comic - Batgirl 0 - 2012

Comic - Batman 0 - 2012
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