The news of the DC Comics for December

DC's monthly catalog with news from DC comics, original graphic novels, collected editions and more announces what's new for this December and 2022!

Featured on the cover is BATMAN #118, picking up on FEAR STATE with an incredible new four-issue story arc from writer Joshua Williamson, which sees the masked executioner leave Gotham City to follow a mystery that leads him on the trail of his new enemy: ABYSS.

BATMAN # 118 goes on sale December 7, and the mystery deepens in BATMAN # 119, on sale January 4, when Batman teams up with Batman Inc's new benefactor.

Expect plenty of thrills as Batman dives once again into the shadows.

BATMAN # 118
Written by Joshua Williamson
Drawings and cover by Jorge Molina
Cover variant by Francesco Mattina
Variant 1:25 by Viktor Bogdanovic
Jock 1:50 variant
$ 4.99 US | 40 pages
Variant $ 5,99 US (all cards with covers)
ON SALE 07/12/21

BATMAN # 119
Written by Joshua Williamson
Drawings and cover by Jorge Molina
Backup script and graphics by Karl Kerschl
Cover variant by Francesco Mattina
Variant 1:25 by Dan Hipp
Jock 1:50 variant
$ 4.99 US | 40 pages
Variant $ 5,99 US (all cards with covers)
ON SALE 1/4/22

In addition, a new 12-week event will explode from FEAR STATE next January: SHADOWS OF THE BAT (The shadow of the bat), by Eisner, Harvey and Ignatz Award winning writer Mariko Tamaki (CRUSH & LOBO, BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS) and artists Ivan Reis (ACTION COMICS) and Danny Miki (BATMAN), Max Raynor (SUPER SONS CHALLENGE), Amancay Nahuelpan (CRUSH & LOBO) and Jordie Bellaire (BATMAN).

From the ashes of Arkham Asylum, Arkham Tower rises in Gotham City… but soon the tower falls into the hands of the inmates and Batman's allies are thrown back into the madness in the heart of Gotham and the plans of the mysterious Dr. Wear.

The 12-issue event will also feature supporting stories written by Matthew Rosenberg (TASK FORCE Z) with artwork by Fernando Blanco (CATWOMAN), exploring Arkham's dark history.

The story begins with a prelude to the November number 0 2021 ANNUAL DETECTIVE COMICS, co-written by Mariko Tamaki and Matthew Rosenberg (TASK FORCE Z), with artwork by David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS) and Trish Mulvihill (BIRDS OF PREY). Get ready for SHADOWS OF THE BAT, as Mayor Nakano signs the new Arkham Tower, and Batman and Nightwing confront their opposing ideas about Arkham's location in Gotham City, and a new villain, THE MAEGER MAN. The story continues in DETECTIVE COMICS #1047, on sale from January 4th.

DETECTIVE COMICS # 1047
Written by Mariko Tamaki
Illustration by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki
Backup written by Matthew Rosenberg
Backup art by Fernando Blanco
Cover by Irvin Rodriguez
Variant by Lee Bermejo
Variant 1:25 by Jorge Fornés
Variant 1:50 by Simone Di Meo
$ 4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $ 5,99 US (card)
ON SALE 1/4/22

DC is publishing BATGIRLS, a new series underway this December by dynamic writer duo Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad (WONDER WOMAN) and artist Jorge Corona (WE ARE ROBIN).

Batgirls Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown, who are able to navigate the dark, gritty and often frightening Gotham City only by leaning on mutual friendship.

Led by Oracle, the Batgirls move to the other side of town where Barbara Gordon can keep an eye on them while hacker Seer is still invading their lives. Steph can be too reckless at times, and Cass doesn't talk much, but even though they are profoundly different they have mutual respect and love… and what makes them stronger together as Batgirls! This rebellious group of superheroes team up to kick and try to make it like normal teenagers in this one-of-a-kind pizza sleepover full of energy and friendship.

On sale from December 14th, with stunning artwork and eye-popping colors, BATGIRLS sings with the energy of The Linda Lindas unleashing to the beat of "Claudia Kishi", in this all-ages title for any fan who has always wanted to break the curfew go for a ride in a villain's muscle car with the their best friend. Which ... aren't we all?

BATGIRLS # 1
Written by Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad
Art and cover by Jorge Corona
Batgirls (masked) variant cover by InHyuk Lee
Batgirls (unmasked) variant cover by InHyuk Lee
(These two cover variants connect into one image!)
Variant cover 1:25 by Rian Gonzales
Variant 1:50 cover by Dan Hipp
Variant cover of Teams by Amano Yoshitaka
$ 3.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $ 4,99 US (card)
ON SALE 14/12/21

And not to be missed BATGIRLS # 2 on sale from 11 January! With their new secret muscle car and their new secret patrol route, Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown find the move to their new neighborhood, thanks to Oracle instructing them to "keep low", much easier to bear because they have the one another. Steph starts witnessing some strange behavior from the window of the building across the street and can't help but investigate if the recent murders are connected to them!

BATGIRLS # 2
Written by BECKY Cloonan and MICHAEL W. CONRAD
Art and cover by JORGE CORONA
Variant coverage of HICHAM HABCHI
1:25 variant cover by RIAN GONZALES
$ 3.99 US | 32 pages Variant $ 4,99 US (carton)
ON SALE 1/11/22

Meanwhile, on Krypton, writer Robert Venditti (GREEN LANTERN, THE SURROGATES) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (POWERS) are stepping back in time in this modern tale of one of comics' most legendary periods in WORLD OF KRYPTON (WORLD OF KRYPTON). When a catastrophic event strikes the natural world of Krypton, it indicates a mass extinction in the making. Jor-El, head of Krypton's revered Scientific Council, embarks on a mission to save a world that may have already passed the point of no return.

This six-issue miniseries sheds new light on famous characters from Krypton's past, including Jor-El, General Dru-Zod, and even a young Kara Zor-El: World of Krypton combines action, cosmic wonder and political intrigue into one story. as much about our world as the one on the page.

And if that's not enough to entice you: the Krypto Pup will be there.

WORLD OF KRYPTON # 1 è on sale from 7 December

WORLD OF KRYPTON # 1
Written by Robert Venditti
Illustration by Michael Avon Oeming
Cover by Mico Suayan
Variant by A. D'Amico
Variant cover 1:25 by Francesco Francavilla
$ 3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6
Variant $ 4,99 US (card)
ON SALE 07/12/21

Also releasing this December from SWEET TOOTH creator Jeff Lemire comes a twisted new version of Swamp Thing with the three-part miniseries SWAMP THING GREEN HELL (WHAT OF THE GREEN HELL SWAMP) by DC Black Label.

One of the greatest artists in modern DC history, Doug Mahnke (JLA, FINAL CRISIS), joins Lemire in this gory and creepy monster where the fate of humanity is in the hands of someone who is not human at all.

The Earth is almost over. The last remnants of humanity cling to an island on top of a mountain lost in an endless flood. The parliaments of the greens, the reds and the rot are all in agreement: it is time to clean the slate and start the cycle of life again. And to do so, they combined their powers to summon an avatar, one of the most hideous monsters to ever stalk the surface of this abandoned planet. Against such a creature, you can't fight back… unless you have a soldier who understands the enemy. Someone who has used his tactics before. Someone like Alec Holland. Too bad it's been dead for decades ...

On sale from December 28th SWAMP THING GREEN HELL (WHAT OF THE GREEN HELL SWAMP) it's a dark and dystopian tale for centuries.

SWAMP THING GREEN HELL # 1
Written by Jeff Lemire
Artwork and cover by Doug Mahnke
Variant by Christian Ward
Variant 1:25 by Francesco Francavilla
$ 6.99 US | 48 pages | 1 of 3
PRESTIGE PLUS | 8 ½ "× 10 7/8 ″
ON SALE 28/12/21

And for fans looking to laugh or just looking for a bargain, it is ONE-STAR SQUADRON.

From Harvey nominee Ringo and Eisner Mark Russell (WONDER TWINS, EXIT STAGE LEFT: THE SNAGGLEPUSS CHRONICLES) and Eisner and Ringo winner Steve Lieber (SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN) comes a one-of-a-kind six-issue limited series that promises Superman-level service at bizarre prices!

ONE-STAR SQUADRON is DC's superhero team, where heroism meets capitalism. This messy group of heroes led by Red Tornado is here to provide service with a smile. All you have to do is submit a request via their hero on demand app and they will answer any calls. Whether it's a children's birthday party or an alien invasion, no job is too small or too big in this superhero story without a billion dollar fortune or the Fortress of Solitude to rely on ... heroes like Red Tornado, Power Girl, Gangbuster, and Minute Man. Follow these diehard workers as they work for a living as they try to analyze one of the world's great mysteries: Who is signing those checks and why?

Issue 1 goes on sale December 7th in a story full of heart, heroism and humor, and one that closely strikes anyone who has ever worked an awkward, boring or humble job. So, all of us, that is surely all of us.

ONE-STAR SQUADRON # 1
Written by Mark Russell
Artwork and cover by Steve Lieber
Variant by Steve Pugh
$ 3.99 US | 32 pages | 1 of 6
Variant $ 4,99 US (card)
ON SALE 07/12/21

These are just a few of the great titles DC has coming up this December - be sure to check it out DC CONNECTION # 17 to get the full list of titles and previews. DC CONNECT is available for digital download on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE and www.dccomics.com/dcconnect, and go to your local comic store to pick up the printed version on September 21st.