Fans didn't know how to feel when DC announced that Walmart would have 100-page Giants with exclusive stories from big creators. Tom King wrote a Superman story with Andy Kubert providing illustrations, Brian Michael Bendis would pen a Batman story that introduces Jinny Hex and has art from Doom Patrol artist Nick Derington, it's easy to see why fans of the direct comic book market would be jealous.
Well, don't worry, as DC has announced that these stories will soon be released in comic book stores as six-issue mini-series. The stories come out this July and have been renamed as Superman: Up in the Sky, Batman Universe, and Wonder Woman: Come Back to Me. The Wonder Woman story is from the Harley Quinn creative team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, with Chad Hardin on art.
Here's an overview of each mini from DC:
The fireworks start early on July 3, with SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY #1, written by Tom King (BATMAN) with art by Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope. Following a home invasion that ends in murder, Superman is put on the trail of a Metropolis mystery by Batman—but can even the Man of Steel discover the truth behind these tragic deaths, or their ties to the far-off world of Rann?
The action continues July 10 with Brian Michael Bendis and Nick Derington teaming up for BATMAN UNIVERSE #1. Following the theft of a priceless Fabergé egg, the Riddler leads the Dark Knight on a wild hunt after its true owner: Jinny Hex, a descendant of the haunted Western hero Jonah Hex. Deathstroke, Green Arrow and some of the brightest stars in the DC Universe will join the Dark Knight on the chase to find this treasure!
Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin combine their powerhouse talents on a new adventure featuring the Amazon Princess Diana in WONDER WOMAN: COME BACK TO ME #1, on sale July 17. When Steve Trevor is called in for a test flight of an experimental new aircraft, he winds up lost in the Bermuda Triangle—and it's up to Wonder Woman and Etta Candy to follow his trail to a mysterious and savage island.
Does this make up for making them Walmart exclusive in the first place? Let us know in the comments below.
Read: Here's Why We Didn't See [SPOILERS] Face In Shazam! Final Scene
Explore new topics and discover content that's right for you!
DC