Dawn of DC brought numerous changes to the DC Universe -- and DC Comics just revealed a few more dark developments coming beginning this December.
According to a DC Comics press release and a special preview, "Super Heroes and Super-Villains alike will be fighting to retain their humanity, or risk turning into uncontrollable animal versions of themselves." From the Batman of Zur En Arrh stirring up more mischief for the Dark Knight and Amanda Waller's twisted plans for the DC Universe to the Brainiac Queen taking over Superman and Action Comics, there's plenty of excitement in store for the publisher's fans.
Action Comics #1060
- Written by PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON
- Art by EDDY BARROWS
- Cover by STEVE BEACH
Titans Beast World Metropolis #1
- Written by DAN JURGENS, JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, NICOLE MAINES and ZIPPORAH SMITH
- Art by ANTHONY MARQUES and MAX RAYNOR
- Cover by MIKE JANIN
Amanda Waller Has a Vision for the DC Universe in Titans: Beast World
Waller and Dreamer (Nia Nal) create a new Task Force X with some of DC's most dangerous villains and powerful heroes. While the members of their new team still remain a mystery, it is all but certain that they'll bring mass chaos to the DC Universe. Amanda and Dreamer's devious plans kick off in Action Comics #1060 and Titans: Beast World Tour Metropolis #1, both available on December 12, 2023.
Batman #140
- Written by Chip Zdarsky
- Art by JORGE JIMENEZ
- Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
Batman #141
- Written by Chip Zdarsky
- Art by JORGE JIMENEZ
- Cover by JORGE JIMENEZ
The Batman of Zur En Arrh Continues to Evolve
Bruce Wayne's poorly thought out backup plan, the Batman of Zur En Arrh, continues his reign of terror in Batman #140. In the story “Mindbomb”, Zur En Arrh finally reveals his sinister plan for his "pursuit" of justice. Not only will the Dark Knight have to deal with his evil counterpart but he will also face a "brutal" battle with his biggest foe, the Joker. And, in 2024's story arch “Dark Prisons” (Batman #145 - #148), Bruce will reluctantly reunite with someone from his past in order to even have a chance at defeating Zur En Arrh.
Action Comics #1064
- Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
- Art by RAFA SANDOVAL
The Brainiac Queen Takes Over Metropolis
The six-part story “House of Brainiac” takes place in both Superman and Action Comics where the Brainiac Queen will make her debut. The storyline not only pits the Man of Steel against Lobo, Brainiac and the Green Lanterns but also his very own family. DC Comics also has a special one-shot in store for fans featuring Superman and Brainiac.