DC Comics May 2009 Solicitations

Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Aaron Lopresti Variant by Francis Manapul It's all been building to this issue, the penultimate chapter of the mind-blowing "Rise of the Olympian" storyarc. It's Wonder Woman vs. Genocide in a final, brutal showdown that leaves Diana with one of the toughest decisions she's ever had to face - and that's just the start of what happens this month! Do not miss this crucial story in the life of the greatest heroine in the DC Universe! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Aaron Lopresti), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Francis Manapul). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Greg Rucka Art by Eddy Barrows & Ruy Jos Cover by Andrew Robinson Nightwing and Flamebird have beaten back Ursa's first assault. But Round Two is about to begin! Forget brutal - now it gets personal. On sale May 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Amanda Conner Covers by Adam Hughes and Amanda Conner In her own ongoing series at last! Straight from the pages of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Power Girl starts life anew by building herself a secret identity. But a major villain from her past has other plans in store for the Super Hero, and to get his way, he's holding Manhattan hostage! From the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and featuring the vivacious art of Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA) comes this rip-roaring new series! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner and Adam Hughes that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott "The Deep" part 4 of 6. The Outsiders finally discover what The Insiders are searching for thanks to the help of a long lost being known only as "The Outkast." And the ensuing battle may take them to the very center of the earth itself! On sale May 20 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Jerry Ordway Art by Jerry Ordway & Bob Wiacek Cover by Jerry Ordway The younger JSA team members find their headquarters in total lockdown - with The Flash, Green Lantern and Wildcat trapped inside! Can the junior JSA-ers break into their own home base? And what secret from the Atomic Age seeks retribution from the three founding members? On sale May 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver Covers by Ethan Van Sciver What's happened to the Speed Force? One of the world's most powerful speedsters is dead, and Barry Allen must discover who - or what - is responsible! But the reborn Barry is a man haunted by a dark secret in his past. A secret that drives him to push far beyond his limits. A burden that, if he's not careful, could send him right back into oblivion! Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver's reinvention of the Scarlet Speedster picks up the pace - we dare you to keep up! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale May 6 2 of 5 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US