April sees the debut of two new DC comic book series, ‘Justice League United’ and ‘Batman Eternal’, but it also sees the cancellation of six current ongoing titles.
‘Superman Unchained’ is the high-profile series set outside of New 52 continuity and was created by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee, whose initial story arc ends in Aprils issue #9, which is new, apparently the end of the entire series.
‘Nightwing”s current writer Kyle Higgins had previously stated that he was leaving the book with issue #29 (March). Now it appears that the series will feature one last issue, #30 written by James Tynion IV and Meghan Hetrick and will cease publication. (The character’s fate is currently in the air, in ‘Forever Evil’.)
‘Nightwing’ was one of the first New 52 books, but isn’t the only one saying goodbye in April. Also cancelled are ‘Suicide Squad’, ‘Teen Titans’ and ‘Stormwatch’. These titles have been controversial from the start. ‘Teen Titans’ writer Scott Lobdell announced the series’ end last week, while ‘Stormwatch’ was already confirmed to be wrapping up back in November. ‘Suicide Squad”s conclusion apparently ties into the finale of ‘Forever Evil’.
The sixth book that is ending was also previously announced, ‘Justice League of America’ which is being replaced by ‘Justice League United’, originally announced as ‘Justice League Canada’.
Here are the official solicitations:
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #14
Written by MATT KINDT
Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA
1:25 MAD Variant cover
On sale APRIL 9 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US •
FINAL ISSUE
Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for details.
In the wake of FOREVER EVIL, the Justice League of America’s mission has come to an end – so where do they go from here? No one’s survival is assured! This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
NIGHTWING #30
Written by JAMES TYNION IV
Art by MEGHAN HETRICK
Cover by EDDY BARROWS
1:25 MAD Variant cover
On sale APRIL 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T •
FINAL ISSUE
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The Bat Family is forced to face the brutal aftermath of FOREVER EVIL, but after everything they’ve been through, can they stand together?
SUICIDE SQUAD #30
Written by SEAN RYAN
Art by IG GUARA and RUY JOSE
Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
On sale APRIL 9 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+ •
FINAL ISSUE
In the ashes of FOREVER EVIL, A.R.G.U.S. and Task Force X leader Amanda Waller must face the consequences of her failure to protect the United States from the Crime Syndicate.
SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #9
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and wraparound cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
Backup story art by DUSTIN NGUYEN
1:25 Variant wraparound cover by DAVID FINCH
1:50 Variant wraparound cover by BRYAN HITCH
1:100 B&W Variant wraparound cover by JIM LEE
On sale APRIL 30 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US •
FINAL ISSUE
Retailers: This issue will ship with five covers. Please see the order form for more information.
This is it – the extraordinary finale of Scott Snyder and Jim Lee’s Superman saga, surrounded by an epic wraparound cover! It’s a battle in the sun as Superman and Wraith accept their destinies…and Lex Luthor pulls the trigger on his ultimate weapon!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
STORMWATCH #30
Written by STERLING GATES
Art and cover by JEREMY ROBERTS
On sale APRIL 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+ •
FINAL ISSUE
A “FUTURES END” prelude! The original Stormwatch team returns, as this story sets up the organization’s role in the future of the DC Universe!
TEEN TITANS #30
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art by TYLER KIRKHAM and ART THIBERT
Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
1:25 MAD Variant cover
On sale APRIL 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T •
FINAL ISSUE
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
In the wake of FOREVER EVIL, The Titans return to learn that Harvest has grown more powerful in their absence! And with the body of Jon Lane Kent gone from its chamber, Harvest is marshaling all the resources of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. to get it back! All this and the return of Bunker and Beast Boy!
Will you miss these titles? What do you think will replace them?
Source: CBR
