DC Universe New Weekly Releases January 28, 2020

DC Comics started to release new comics to their DC Universe platform about a year after they enter circulation as floppies. With that in mind, I decided to list off those released each week as I do for Marvel Unlimited. The DC releases come out on Monday just like the Marvel comics but since they are pushed to their site in the evening I figured I’d publish their list on Tuesday…

Regardless, here’s what I think will be available for this week that was released January 23th, 2019:

DC Universe New Weekly Releases January 28th, 2020:

• Aquaman #44
• Batman #63
• Freedom Fighters #2
• Justice League #16
• Naomi #1
• Shazam! #2
• Sideways #12
• Teen Titans #26
• The Curse of Brimstone Annual #1
• Wild Storm #19

Top Comics This Week

10 new comics released today compared to 13 last week.  Looking at Comic Book Roundup which aggregates a bunch of review sites, here are the top issues from this batch of comics.

• Freedom Fighters #2
  by Robert Venditti and Eddy Barrows.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  The Freedom Fighters go public in present-day Nazi America! It’s been 50 years of fascist rule in the U.S. under Hitler and his heirs, and frankly, everyone’s had enough. A new Freedom Fighters team makes a very public debut in hopes of rallying the people and re-igniting the long-dormant American spirit. Phantom Lady, Black Condor, Doll Girl and Human Bomb strike a blow against the Gestapo’s Iron Police Force, but will it be enough to summon the long-lost Uncle Sam from retirement?
• Naomi #1
  by Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker, and Jamal Campbell
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  DC’s biggest, newest mystery starts here! When a fight between Superman and Mongul crashes into a small Northwestern town, Naomi (last name?) begins a quest to uncover the last time a super-powered person visited her home-and how that might tie into her own origins and adoption. Follow Naomi’s journey on a quest that will take her to the heart of the DC Universe and unfold a universe of ideas and stories that have never been seen before. Join writers Brian Michael Bendis, David Walker and breakout artist Jamal Campbell in Wonder Comics’ massively ambitious new series and star… NAOMI.

Number Ones

• Naomi #1
• The Curse of Brimstone Annual #1
  by Denys Cowan, Don Hudson, Justin Jordan, and Mike Perkins.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  In this thrilling new annual, Brimstone and Annie are called to help prevent a cult from bringing their god to life via a sacrificial ritual…by none other than John Constantine! Then, explore the origins of Wandering Jack. Plus, witness some of the supernatural deals the Salesman has made throughout the ages. (When you bargain with the devil, prepare to be burned, people!)

New Stories Beginning…

These issues represent new beginnings and places to start a new volume. They could very well make a good spot to jump onto a title.

Wild Storm Vol. 4
Jenny Mei Sparks is back, and she has a plan. The problem is that other people have ideas, too, and one of them is about reducing the population of Earth by 90 percent. Meanwhile, Skywatch intensifies its preparation for war and increases its attacks on the planet. For some of these conflict zones, Skywatch’s greatest threat is not IO or conventional forces, but the people who escaped from its experimentation camps. And the four people in London whom it knows little about, but who are preparing to take steps to alter the balance of the world! Plus, it’s the return of Midnighter and Apollo! Collects THE WILD STORM #19–24!

• Wild Storm #19
  by Warren Ellis and Jon Davis-Hunt.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  Beginning the fourth story arc of THE WILD STORM. Jenny Mei Sparks has been around for over a century. She’s seen a lot of things. Enough bad stuff that she took 20 years off to get drunk. And now she’s back, and she has a plan. The problem is that other people have plans, too, and one of them is about reducing the population of Earth by around 90 percent.

Ongoing Stories

These stories have started already but are going strong with these new issues:
Aquaman Vol. 7: Unspoken Water
In the wake of the epic “Drowned Earth,” an amnesiac Arthur washes ashore on a remote island and ends up being cared for by a young woman named Caille, who’s just a little too curious for comfort. And as a lifetime of horror movies has taught us, there’s something strange going on in this island village. Aquaman needs to come to his senses quickly…or he might wind up sleeping with the fishes instead of just chatting with them. Collects AQUAMAN #43-47 by the new creative team of writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Robson Rocha.

• Aquaman #44
  by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Robson Rocha, and Daniel Henriques.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  Aquaman no more! Still reeling from the stunning events of last issue, the onetime Sea King becomes obsessed with finding the mysterious redheaded woman from his vision. But where to even start? Don’t worry, Arthur: that mysterious redhead is looking for you, too, as Mera begins the hunt for her missing mate. Amnesiac Atlanteans, redheaded mermaids and more, all on a collision course inside the mysterious town called Unspoken Water.

Batman Vol. 10: Knightmares
There are strange goings-on in the dark alleys of Gotham City, mysteries that will require a different skill set than the Caped Crusader’s if he’s going to stop the whole city from succumbing to the darkness. Still reeling from the attacks on his Bat-Family and reputation, the Dark Knight looks to track down the mysterious operator has been lurking behind the scenes in Gotham. Collects issues #61–63 and 66–69.

• Batman #63
  by Tom King and Mikel Janin.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  There are strange goings-on in the dark alleys of Gotham City, mysteries that will require a different skill set than the Caped Crusader’s if he’s going to stop the whole city from succumbing to the darkness. John Constantine, the Hellblazer, is a person with just those skills-but after the events of “The Witching Hour,” is Constantine in any condition to help the Dark Knight Detective?

Justice League Vol. 3: Hawkworld
It’s a mystery in space: Why would the Guardians of the Universe hide top-secret intel deep in the bowels of a secret vault on Thanagar Prime? The answers will change the DC Universe forever! Martian Manhunter, John Stewart and Hawkgirl avoided “Drowned Earth” with a detour to Thanagar-Prime: J’onn looks to tap into the ancient Martian mental database, Green Lantern struggles while practicing his new UV powers, and Kendra searches for answers about her connection to the Totality. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #13–18 and ANNUAL #1.

• Justice League #16
  by James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, and Jim Cheung.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  It’s a mystery in space: Why would the Guardians of the Universe hide top-secret intel deep in the bowels of a secret vault on Thanagar Prime? That’s what Martian Manhunter, GL and Hawkgirl want to know! That’s not the only puzzler popping off either, as an ancient connection that bonds Kendra and Shayera Hol unlocks the secret of the map on Hawkgirl’s Dark Metal wings. Back on Earth, Starman and the Trinity look to create a wormhole that could transport them to Thanagar Prime. The only catch? It could vaporize them!

Sideways Vol. 2: Rifts and Recelations
Sideways leads the Seven Soldiers into the Dark Multiverse to find the missing Manhattan Guardian-but the trip goes sideways (zing!) when our hero gets separated from the group and becomes lost in this nightmarish realm. And just like any petulant teenager, Sideways won’t stop and ask for directions, so now he’s trapped in the land of Perrus, ruled by the Dark Beast and populated by weird Superman-esque creatures, like Porcupine Jimmy Olsen. Collects SIDEWAYS #7–13 and ANNUAL #1.

• Sideways #12
  by Dan DiDio and Kenneth Rocafort.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  Trapped at mysterious Dark Star Sciences, Sideways learns how Leto has been following him all along, as well as her plans for the Dark Multiverse as an endless energy source to be mined-and his powers are her way in. Sideways goes over the edge and breaks free, battling Bolt again in the process. Will Derek’s quest for vengeance for his mother’s death lead to a rift he can’t escape or control?

Teen Titans Vol. 5: Turn it Up
In these tales from issues #25–27 and ANNUAL #1, the team faces off against the Dark Knight’s top security when they break into the Batcave. But what could be important enough to make Damian risk betraying Batman’s trust? One betrayal leads to another, and Damian vows to hunt down Jason Todd. During the intense battle of the Robins, dangerous information falls into the wrong hands. Secrets are revealed as Djinn and Roundhouse open up about their mysterious pasts.

• Teen Titans #26
  by Adam Glass and Bernard Chang.
  Published by DC Comics, 2019.
  The Teen Titans plot the ultimate break-in-the Batcave! But Batman’s security is no joke, and the Titans will need to work together to get past it without alerting the Dark Knight himself. What’s so important to Damian that he’d betray his father this way?

Comics Corner | DC Universe New Weekly Releases January 28, 2020