DC Comics December 2009 Solicitations

Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Aaron Lopresti This is it! The secret behind Wonder Woman's new power and the true meaning of the Olympian are revealed right here! It's an all-out action issue as Diana faces an old foe with a hideous new face! On sale December 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Greg Rucka Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III Variant cover by Alex Ross Batwoman's origin story concludes here! In "Go!" part 3, Kate Kane becomes Batwoman and goes after a terrorist cell in Gotham, but all does not go according to plan. Plus, in the present, Kate confronts her father about her supposedly dead sister! In the co-feature, the Huntress joins The Question in her quest to track down the leaders of the human trafficking ring. But finding them - and bring them to justice - will be harder and more dangerous than either hero thought! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale December 23 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson & Greg Rucka Art by Pere P rez; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by CAFU When Lois tries to run the story that will clear Flamebird and Nightwing once and for all, she finds herself blocked at every turn. With the world's anti-Kryptonian sentiment escalating to a near-frenzy, not even being General Lane's daughter will keep her safe! Plus, to the shock and horror of Flamebird, the problems with Nightwing's uncontrolled aging reach a critical juncture! And in part 6 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom squares off against his old adversary Major Force just as some troubling memories start to resurface - one word: Monarch! On sale December 9 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Bryan Q. Miller Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Cover by Phil Noto It's Bat vs. Bat in "Core Requirements" part 1! As Gotham City burns, the new Batgirl comes face-to-face with Batman and Robin, who are anything but happy about her running around with a bat-symbol on her costume. Batman confronts Oracle as Damian confronts Stephanie in the ultimate Bat-family feud. On sale December 9 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Amanda Conner A blast from the past! The alien Vartox has come to Earth to claim a wife-and her name is Power Girl! PG may have wanted a boyfriend, but not quite like this! The fan-favorite team of Palmiotti, Gray and Conner craft another winner! On sale December 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten Cover by Tom Mandrake The Outsiders' loved ones are returning from the grave in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in, and the stirring turn of events forces the team to make some difficult choices as they struggle to survive the night and stop the Black Lanterns. But the battle will be a dangerous one, and the repercussions of this issue will be felt throughout the next year! On sale December 16 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten Cover by Tom Mandrake Prepare for another mind-blowing BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in. Spinning out of BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS, the dead rise to dine on the flesh of the living! It's brother vs. undead sister when Black Lantern Terra comes to claim the still-beating hearts of Geo-Force and the rest of the Outsiders! 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely Variant cover by Andy Kubert "Batman Reborn" continues with the reteaming of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men)! In a blazing Gotham City police department, the new Batman and Robin face the bizarre, fighting freakshow that is the Circus of Strange and find that they don't make as good a team as Batman had hoped! Meanwhile, the mysterious Sasha escapes from Professor Pyg and vows vengeance on the people who killed her father. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition 4th printing (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Sterling Gates Art by Jamal Igle Covers by Phil Noto The Toyman has crafted the ultimate killing machine to protect himself from the Kryptonian menace, and Oracle has sent Supergirl and Batgirl to stop it. But when Supergirl faces off against the Kryptonite Man while the new Batgirl takes on Catwoman, they both find themselves in over their heads.This looks like a job for... Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers, both by Phil Noto, that can be ordered separately. Cover A will feature Supergirl. Cover B will feature Batgirl. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale December 23 o 3 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Bill Willingham Art by Travis Moore & Dan Green Cover by Jesus Merino The Justice Society struggles to pick up the pieces after the team's devastating break up! Regrouping at a new, temporary home base, the smaller team reflects on the recent infiltration of their ranks and how they can protect themselves from another such attack in the future! And why is the new Dr. Fate acting so weird? On sale December 23 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry In this new hardcover volume collecting PREACHER #13-26, Jesse Custer, along with his girlfriend Tulip and their Irish vampire friend Cassidy, head west to a party of Babylonian proportions. Then Jesse flies to France to rescue Cassidy from the clutches of religious fanatics. His search leads him into a no-holds-barred battle against the forces of the mysterious organization known as The Grail. Advance-solicited; on sale February 10 o 368 pg, FC, $39.99 US o MATURE READERS