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Here come the covers. Solicitation text to follow tomorrow.

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Legion of Super-Heroes #39

Written by Jim Shooter, art and cover by Francis Manapul and John Livesay.

The fortunes and status of the famed Legionnaire Princess Projectra are forever gone. But in the wake of the most devastating moment of her young life, Projectra gains an unexpected ally. Plus, Timber Wolf's inner fury is unleashed -- and another Legionnaire's life may hang in the balance!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.



Action Comics #862

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal, cover by Frank, variant cover by Keith Giffen.

The penultimate chapter of "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" Crushed by the Justice League of 3008 A.D., Superman and the Legion uncover the horrific secret behind the conspiracy against the Man of Steel. But with the League of Legion Rejects a step ahead of Superman's every move, who can finally turn the tide of the battle?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 27.


Booster Gold #0

Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz
Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund

An issue over ten years in the making! An official ZERO HOUR crossover kicks off the second time-traveling story arc of "the greatest hero the world will never know" with “Blue and Gold,” Part 1! Witness the secret origin of Booster Gold as he journeys through the time line, lost, in an attempt to return home...with a good friend in tow. But there's an evil out there waiting for him; one of the greatest villains of the DC Universe: Hal Jordan, a.k.a. Parallax!

On sale February 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



Countdown #11

COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #12-9

Story by Paul Dini
Story consultant: Keith Giffen
12 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno & Rodney Ramos
11 script by Sean McKeever; art by Jesus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti
10 script by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti; art by Ron Lim & Mark McKenna
9 script by Adam Beechen; art by Al Barrionuevo & Art Thibert
Covers by Stephane Roux

With the recent devastation behind them, the new Challengers return to our universe to face their next challenge. Also this month: a returning hero, a surprising future for Pied Piper, and Karate Kid fulfills his destiny.

COUNTDOWN 12 on sale February 6 •
COUNTDOWN 11 on sale February 13 •
COUNTDOWN 10 on sale February 20 •
COUNTDOWN 9 on sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



Justice Society of America #13

Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose

“Thy Kingdom Come” continues! The Justice Society has been tracking the “Heartbreak Slayer” — a mysterious serial killer targeting super-villains — for months. Now, as new members are welcomed into the fold and the Society expands, the JSA will come face-to-face with an evil that threatens the future they stand for.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale February 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US



JSA: Thy Kingdom Come HC #1

Written by Geoff Johns and Alex Ross, art by Dale Eaglesham, Ruy Jose, Fernando Pasarin and Rodney Ramos, cover by Ross.

A stunning new volume collecting Justice Society of America #7-12, featuring the prelude to and the first three parts of "Thy Kingdom Come," the sequel to the classic Kingdom Come! Welcome the newest member to the Justice Society of America: the Kingdom Come Superman! Coming from an Earth plagued by heroes-gone-extreme, how will this Superman react to an incarnation of the Justice Society he never knew?

160 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 16.



JSA: TBP #1




Superman #673

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Peter Vale and Jesus Merino, cover by Vale and Wellington Dias.

The action-packed final battle on the Moon, with the fate of Earth in the balance! Plus, major repercussions for LexCorp and Lana Lang, and Superman discovers what's happened to Chris and Lois, beginning a series of changes that will turn the Metropolis Marvel's life upside down!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 13.

Some good lookin' covers!!!

Obviously Jeckie's on Orando...

The Action cover appears to be a grown up "Legion of Subs". Fire Lad, Stone Boy, Chlorophyll Kid and Rainbow Girl? Looking back on it, I'm surprised she and Color Kid never hooked up...

As for JSA #13, I always loved the DC covers that showed the headshots of the team members (my favorites were from the All Star Squadron/JLA crossover years ago!! Captain Carrot spoofed it during their series as well, with the Justa Lotta Animals x-over). Need to see more of these DC!

And the Insect Queen issue of Superman just got creepy. Wonder if it was her influence on Kal, or if there was some Red-K involved. It's turned him to a giant insect before...

And can I just say it now? Booster Gold rocks!!!! According to the preview (now posted on Newsarama, this issue is called "Blue and Gold" (part 1). Wahoo!!! Or should I say "Bwahahahaha"????

The Subs and Rainbow Girl? Great! The cover of #39 is beautiful.

Booster Gold rocks!

Actually, that might be Color Kid, re-booted as a woman (Color Queen?).

It's not necessarily a reboot. He had a gender switch once before- maybe it's like a recurring cough. You just can't shake it.

Those are some impressive images.

Updated some solicitation text with the info that Newsarama has already released.

Yay! Projectra!

Crossed my mind too Chaim, especially since there is a preboot precedent for that (the Legion of Substitute-Heroes one shot had Color Kid change genders due to a virus from Infectious Lass).

But her uniform is very much pre-boot Rainbow Girl, so that's what I'm thinking!

Who is Rainbow Girl??? I can't remember where she appeared... my first thought that it might be Night Girl, there being no other female Subs next to Drura...

But hey... the SUBS!!! This is so cool!!! I don't care if this is the "original" Legion or a very close version, I want more, more, more of it - I really hope they don't mess up the story.

The Manapul cover is way cool as well, by the way. As far as I am concerned, the Threeboot under Shooter will get a decent chance as well. If both versions are written well, I'll stay on board for both.

Rainbow Girl was rejected in ADVENTURE COMICS #309 (the Jungle King issue, June 1963), without displaying any powers but recieving a flight belt. Her powers were later revealed to be emotion manipulation or somesuch in the pages of WHO'S WHO IN THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES (her only other appearance in a comic to date).

According to http://members.shaw.ca/legion_of_super-heroes/rejected_applicants/

Rainbow Girl could turn into four different forms, with super-heat powers in her red form, super-cold powers in her blue form, 'super-brightness' powers in her yellow form, and, the reason she was rejected, kryptonite radiation in her green form.

Despite Element Lad being able to whip up a bazillion tons of Kryptonite with a wave of his hand, the addition of a girl who could turn to Kryptonite was deemed too dangerous for Superboy and she got shown the door.

Or went shopping?!!

The Jeckie LOSH cover has me the most excited. I wanted to see a fallout regarding her and Orando for a while now.

I have to say I'm not very excited about the Action cover. The Subs looking all mean?! Eh. I assume things will get brighter after this arc but it just doesn't sit right with me.

JSA #13 is instant classic cover for me, btw.

Definitely. This has been one of several interesting additions from Waid that he's not done much with. It will be interesting to see what's going on with the princess and if she's going to roll over and welcome Terror Firma to the team after the genocide of her world.

I prefer the Bits version of her powers and hope that's the one she uses.

Also I guess the Subs are suppossed to be the bright spark in the future since they are standing in front of the Superman logo.

I was worried they might be bad guys.

That's how I "saw" them too, Jorge. Dangerous but not villainous.

hey guys just wanted to drop in and say that I posted a step by step of the cover over at my blog. swing on by if you can.

Just how long is the Action arc featuring the Legion?

That's fantastic, Mr. Manapul. I think the final choice was the best one. Thank you.

It's 6 issues and I wish it were 600!

Thanks Francis! It's those behind-the-scenes looks that have made the new Legion book come to life for me in ways past series hadn't.

Updated with solicitation text.

Not sure why they had an image for the JSA #1 Trade again. Maybe a re-solicit. There wasn't any text that I could find.

Me too. Frank, while I prefer his art to many others out there, tends to make his faces (mouths and eyes, in particular) look pretty sinister. He'd draw a *fantastic* Joker, I'd imagine, but a person who *isn't* supposed to have a maniacal grin and wide staring eyes ends up looking a little manic...

Hmm, the solicitation text suggests they might be the "villains". They are also called "Rejects" which suggests the girl is Rainbow Girl but the other guys are the Subs. What gives?