DC Comics is going all in providing titles suited for younger readers. If you've listened to our podcast, you know how important we think this is. Today, DC Entertainment released a whole bunch of info for upcoming DC Ink and DC Zoom titles. We got some new cover art, a synopsis for each title and you can even PRE-ORDER NOW! So let's start with DC Ink (Ages 13+):
o MERA: TIDEBREAKER (April 2, 2019)—written by Danielle Paige and illustrated by Stephen Byrne
Princess Mera is teenage royalty and heir to the throne of Xebel, a colony ruled by the other
no-so-lost land under the sea, Atlantis. Her father, his court, and the entire kingdom are
expecting her to marry and introduce a new king. But Mera is destined to wear a different
crown....
When the Xebellian military plots to overthrow Atlantis and break free of its oppressive regime,
Mera seizes the opportunity to take control of her own destiny by assassinating Arthur
Curry—the long-lost prince and heir to the kingdom of Atlantis. But her mission gets
sidetracked when Mera and Arthur unexpectedly fall in love. Will Arthur Curry be the king at
Mera’s side, or will he die under her blade as she attempts to free her people from
persecution?
An astonishing story that explores duty, love, heroism, and freedom…all through the eyes of
readers’ favorite undersea royalty.
From New York Times best-selling author Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die) and artist Stephen
Byrne comes a Mera -and-Aquaman story that explores Mera’s first steps on land, and her first
steps as a hero or villain, forcing her to choose to follow her heart or her mission to kill.
o UNDER THE MOON: A CATWOMAN TALE (May 7, 2019)—written by Lauren Myracle and illustrated by Isaac Goodhart
When 15-year-old Selina Kyle, the girl who will grow up to be Catwoman, becomes homeless,
she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become.
Selina rejects human cruelty, but sometimes it seems as though brute force is the only way to
win. And if Selina is going to survive on the streets, she’ll have to learn to be tough. Can she find
her humanity and reconcile toughness with her desire for community...and love?
From Lauren Myracle, the New York Times bestselling author of books like ttfn and ttyl, comes
a new graphic novel that tells the story of a teenage Catwoman as she struggles to find her own
identity while living on the streets of Gotham City.
o TEEN TITANS: RAVEN (July 2019)—written by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Gabriel Picolo
When a tragic accident takes the life of seventeen-year-old Raven Roth’s foster mom—and
Raven’s memory—she moves to New Orleans to live with her foster mother’s family and finish
her senior year of high school.
Starting over isn’t easy. Raven remembers how to solve math equations and make pasta, but
she can’t remember her favorite song or who she was before the accident. When strange things
start happening—things most people would consider impossible—Raven starts to think it might
be better not to know who she was in her previous life.
But as she grows closer to her foster sister, Max, her new friends, and Tommy Torres, a guy
who accepts her for who she is now, Raven has to decide if she’s ready to face what’s buried in
the past...and the darkness building inside her.
From the #1 New York Times best-selling co-author of Beautiful Creatures Kami Garcia and
artist Gabriel Picolo comes this first graphic novel in the Teen Titans series for DC Ink, Teen
Titans: Raven.
o HARLEY QUINN: BREAKING GLASS (September 3, 2019)—written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Steve Pugh
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is a coming-of-age story about choices, consequences, justice,
fairness, and progress and how a weird kid from Gotham's poorest part of town goes about
defining her world for herself. From Eisner Award and Caldecott Honor-winning author Mariko
Tamaki (This One Summer, Supergirl: Being Super).
Harleen is a tough, outspoken, rebellious kid who lives in a ramshackle apartment above a
karaoke cabaret owned by a drag queen named MAMA. Ever since Harleen's parents split,
MAMA has been her only family. When the cabaret becomes the next victim in the wave of
gentrification that's taking over the neighborhood, Harleen gets mad.
When Harleen decides to turn her anger into action, she is faced with two choices: join Ivy,
who's campaigning to make the neighborhood a better place to live, or join The Joker, who
plans to take down Gotham one corporation at a time.
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is at once a tale of the classic Harley readers know and love, and a
heartfelt story about the choices teenagers make and how they can define--or destroy--their
lives.
o BATMAN: NIGHTWALKER (October 1, 2019)—adapted by Stuart Moore from Marie Lu’s prose novel for the DC Icon series and illustrated by Chris Wildgoose
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu, this graphic novel adaptation
brings to life the dark mysteries behind the gates of Arkham Asylum. Nightwalkers are
terrorizing Gotham City, and 18-year-old Bruce Wayne is next on their list.
Bruce Wayne is turning 18 and inheriting his family's fortune. But on the way home from his
birthday party, he makes an impulsive choice that leads him to Arkham Asylym, the infamous
mental hospital. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer . . . and Bruce's only
hope. Madeline is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her
secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees?
Bruce Wayne is proof that you don't need superpowers to be a superhero, but can he survive
Madeleine's game of tense intrigue and deception?
Now let's see the titles for DC Zoom (Ages 8-12):
o SUPER SONS: THE POLARSHIELD PROJECT (April 2, 2019)—written by Ridley Pearson and illustrated by Ile Gonzalez
Jon Kent and Damian Wayne are opposite in every way except one—they are the sons of the
World’s Greatest Heroes! To uncover a global conspiracy, this unlikely dynamic duo will need to
learn to trust each other and work together to save the Earth. But who is the mysterious
Candace? And what secrets does she hold that could be the key to everything?
The polar ice caps have nearly melted away, causing devastation to coastal cities. Erratic,
deadly weather forces everyone inland, tearing families apart. Earth is facing its greatest
crisis—and Superman and Batman are nowhere to be found.
From New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson (Kingdom Keepers) and artist Ile
Gonzalez comes the first original graphic novel in an epic three-part series that follows the
Super Sons of Superman and Batman as they struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing
world!
o DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: SPACED OUT (June 4, 2019)—written by Shea Fontana and illustrated by Agnes Garbowska
There’s a new student at Super Hero High in DC Super Hero Girls: Spaced Out, and she’s about
to take some of her new friends on an out-of-this-world mission as DC Super Hero Girls joins
the DC Zoom lineup!
Earth’s new Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz, must report to Oa and introduce herself to the Green
Lantern Corps—as if learning new powers and being the new girl at Super Hero High weren’t
enough! Luckily, some of her new friends are willing to accompany her. But when they arrive,
instead of the Green Lantern Corps they find General Zod, Faora, and Non. While the
spacefaring girls take on this intergalactic threat, the Earthbound students are faced with their
own challenge—pet-sitting Krypto! It’s Kryptonian chaos across the universe!
o DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE (August 6, 2019)—written by Michael Northrop and illustrated by Gustavo Duarte
The greatest heroes in the DC Comics universe, the Justice League, answer mail from their biggest fans--kids!--courtesy of Michael Northrop, New York Times bestselling author of TombQuest, and artist Gustavo Duarte.
Does Superman ever make mistakes? What was Wonder Woman's eleventh birthday like? Does
Aquaman smell like fish? In this new middle-grade graphic novel, iconic heroes are asked questions both big and small, and when they are not busy saving the world, the Justice League
even finds time to respond. Their honest and humorous answers will surprise and delight
readers of any age, as it turns out that being a superhero is not too different from being a kid.
Full of feats, follies, and colorful illustrations, Dear Justice League gives readers the inside scoop
into everyday heroics, no matter who wears the cape!
o SUPERMAN OF SMALLVILLE (September 3, 2019)—written by Art Baltazar and Franco and Illustrated by Art Baltazar
Can the Superman of Smallville keep his town from going to the dogs? Acts of awesomeness are
happening around town. People are being rescued, runaway tractors stopped, and fires
extinguished. All of this in a day's work for the hero known only as "Superman." But who is he,
really?
Thirteen-year-old Clark Kent knows. He has a super-secret--one his parents are constantly
worried will get out. Clark promises to be extra careful, but when random things start flying off
and disappearing, his parents threaten to ground him. Except he's innocent! If Superman isn't
responsible . . . who is? Join Clark in this hilarious adventure as he sniffs out the real culprit.
From New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creators, Art Baltazar and Franco
Aureliani comes a fun, whimsical take on high school freshmen Clark Kent, Lex Luthor and Lana
Lang.
o THE SECRET SPIRAL OF SWAMP KID (October 1, 2019)—written and illustrated by Kirk Scroggs
Warning! Unless you have express permission from young Russell Weinwright to access his
personal journal, do not read any further. This blurb is strictly off-limits! Seriously, we mean it.
Okay, if you are still with us, here is what we can share: Russell is a middle schooler; he
excessively doodles in his spiral notebook; he has two best friends, Charlotte and Preston; he is
not-so-great at sports; and he is pond scum. Nicknamed "Swamp Kid" by his classmates, Russell
has algae for hair, a tree trunk of a right arm, webbed toes, and a parsnip for a thumb. Also,
Russell's favorite meal is sunlight. Also, a frog lives in his arm.
In this notebook, Russell details, in both hilarious text and green-tinted illustrations (complete
with ketchup stains!), what it's like to be different, to be comfortable in his own skin (no matter
how slimy), to discover his true talents, to avoid the intense stare of Mr. Finneca (his suspicious
science teacher), and to find humor in the everyday weird.
o DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: AT METROPOLIS HIGH (October 15, 2019)—written by Amy Wolfram and illustrated by Yancey Labat
A new era of DC Super Hero Girls begins in DC Super Hero Girls: At Metropolis High! When
Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, Bumblebee, and Zatanna are continually late
to class because of their crime-fighting, they are sentenced to finding an after-school club for a
whole week ... or else they'll be suspended!
But finding a club is not as easy as it looks, and when the girls keep finding themselves kicked
out of the clubs they like, they must think outside of the box and go outside their comfort zones
to avoid suspension. Just when they thought secret identities and balancing school with super-
heroics had enough challenges!
DC Super Hero Girls: At Metropolis High continues to develop the relationships forged
throughout the beloved DC Super Hero Girls series.
o BLACK CANARY: IGNITE (November 5, 2019)—written by Meg Cabot and illustrated by Cara McGee
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries comes Black Canary:
Ignite, Meg Cabot's first graphic novel! With expressive and energetic art by Cara McGee to
match the trademark attitude and spunk of Meg Cabot's characters and dialogue, this mother-
daughter story embraces the highs and lows of growing up without growing out of what makes us unique.
Thirteen-year-old Dinah Lance knows exactly what she wants, who she is, and where she's going. First, she'll win the battle of the bands with her two best friends, then she'll join the Gotham City Junior Police Academy so she can solve crimes just like her dad. Who knows, her rock star group of friends may even save the world, but first they'll need to agree on a band
name.
When a mysterious figure keeps getting in the way of Dinah's goals and threatens her friends
and family, she'll learn more about herself, her mother's secret past, and navigating the various
power chords of life.
Black Canary: Ignite is an inspirational song that encourages readers to find their own special
voices to sing along with Black Canary!
o SUPER SONS: THE FOXGLOVE MISSION (November 5, 2019)—written by Ridley Pearson and illustrated by Ile Gonzalez
New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson returns to the world of Super Sons, where
the adventure increases and the mystery deepens as the heroes investigate The Foxglove
Incident!
In the aftermath of The Polarshield Project, Jon Kent and Damian "Ian" Wayne, the respective
sons of Superman and Batman, are on the run with their new teammate, Candace. With their
hometown in ruins, and in the absence of their heroic fathers, Jon and Ian have big capes to fill.
Meanwhile, Candace follows clues that hold the key to her destiny, and her journey is filled
with twists and turns as she unlocks powerful abilities she never knew existed. While their
quests threaten to divide the three of them, it's only through teamwork and trust that they can
succeed.
The Foxglove Mission is the rare sequel that takes everything readers love about Super Sons and raises the stakes without losing any of the charm or sense of wonder. Join Ridley Pearson and artist Ile Gonzalez as they introduce new settings, new allies and villains, and all-new adventure in this latest action-packed chapter!
o DIANA, PRINCESS OF THE AMAZONS (January 7, 2020)—written by Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrated by Victoria Ying
Cut off from the rest of the world, Diana had an idyllic childhood on Themyscira. But now 11-
years-old, she's beginning to feel more and more isolated. Though she has many "aunties" and a loving mother, she is an only child. THE only child, in fact.
After an escapade goes wrong, Queen Hippolyta chastises Diana for not living up to the Amazon
standard. Diana just can't seem to measure up, no matter what she does! Literally every other
person on the island is an adult proficient in their trade and mighty in body, while she is gangly,
sometimes clumsy, and not particularly proficient in anything. She's not Wonder Woman yet.
What Diana needs is a friend; someone her own age whom she can talk to. But when she decides to take matters into her own hands--she may just make a monster instead.
o GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY (January 21, 2020)—written by Minh Lê and illustrated by Andie Tong
Thirteen-year-old Tai Pham lives in the apartment above his grandmother’s store, where his bedroom is crammed with sketchpads and comic books. But not even his most imaginative drawings could compare to the colorful adventure he’s about to embark on.
When Tai inherits his grandmother’s jade ring, he soon finds out it’s more than it appears.
Suddenly he’s being inducted into a group of space cops known as the Green Lanterns, his neighborhood is being overrun by some racist bullies, and every time he puts pen to paper, he’s forced to confront that he might not be creative enough or strong enough to uphold his ba’s legacy.
Now Tai must decide what kind of hero he wants to be: will he learn to soar above his insecurities or will the past keep him grounded?
WOW, that's a lot! Which one of these titles are you, or maybe your kids, going to be interested in? Don't forget, you can pre-order at the links above.
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