New Releases by Joshua Williamson

The first major crossover of the Rebirth era starring the biggest heroes and villains in comics, this action-packed epic JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD features an all-star creative team, including writers Joshua Williamson, Tim Seeley, Rob Williams and Si Spurrier, with superstar artists Jason Fabok, Tony S. Daniel, Jesus Merino, Fernando Pasarin, Robson Rocha, Howard Porter, Scot Eaton, Riley Rossmo, Christian Duce, Giuseppe Cafaro and more! The members of the Justice League are Earth’s most powerful and famous superheroes…but they aren’t the only team in town. The Suicide Squad strikes from the shadows and does the jobs too dirty for superheroes to handle. Under the iron fist of Director Amanda Waller, these monsters and maniacs have operated in total secrecy…until now. Batman is on their trail and the Squad’s existence isn’t something he or the Justice League can tolerate. It must be shut down. But while the heroes and antiheroes are distracted fighting each other, twisted mastermind Maxwell Lord assembles a nightmarish army of DC’s deadliest villains to take out both teams! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD #1-6, SUICIDE SQUAD #8 backup story, SUICIDE SQUAD #9-10 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #12-13.

A part of DC Rebirth! A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts--but just where did this amazing new friend come from? Spinning directly out of the epic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at the center of a DC Universe at a crossroads. From up-and-coming writer Joshua Williamson (Illuminati, Red Skull) and illustrator Carmine Di Giandomenico comes THE FLASH VOL. 2! Collects issues #9-13. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world''s greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present, and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.

Part of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling, all-new line of volume one graphic novels, DC Universe Rebirth! His name is Barry Allen, and he’s the Fastest Man Alive. But he’s also so much more. As he learns more about the Speed Force that fuels his incredible powers, the Flash is also discovering secrets about his past beyond anything he’d ever dreamed—how he created a Flashpoint that changed history and helped create a new world, watched over by forces unknown. And when the same Speed Force that flows through him is unleashed all over Central City, striking cops, criminals and ordinary civilians alike, it’s up to the Flash to train this new wave of speedsters to use their amazing abilities wisely. But while some may become his partners in crime-fighting—forming a true “Speed Force”—others will use their godlike powers for a more sinister purpose. And the Flash is about to learn that there’s some evil even he can’t outrun… The race is on as writer Joshua Williamson (DEATHSTROKE) and artist Carmine di Giandomenico (All New X-Factor) present THE FLASH VOL. 1: LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE—the starting line of a bold new era for the Scarlet Speedster, bursting from the blockbuster DC Universe Rebirth event! Collects THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1 and THE FLASH #1-8.

The longer Mikey Rhodes remains on Earth, the more the evil within him is unleashed. As the remaining mages gather to take him down, a lost member of the Rhodes family returns...but can they recover from the damage already done? Collects BIRTHRIGHT #16-20.

As her friends and enemies are taken out one by one, Sheriff Crane picks up the investigation into the serial killer mystery. ALSO: An all-new back-up story called "Skin" by TEE FRANKLIN (#BlackcomicsMonth) and JUAN FERREYRA (Cold, Green Arrow)!

START OF A NEW STORY ARC! It''s starting to snow in Buckaroo, and with it comes the bloody truth of the Nailbiter. Are you ready to witness the horrible acts that got him that nickname?

The terrifying end of the BOUND BY BLOOD arc. Now that Alice knows the truth about the serial killers from Buckaroo who does she tell?

One of the Rhodes family undergoes a startling transformation that tips the balance of power, but for good or evil?

A parlay is called between mages as the evil within Mikey is unleashed

"LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE" part one. A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts—but just where did this amazing new friend come from? FLASH FACT: "2016 is the 60th anniversary of Barry Allen becoming The Flash, and it''s a privilege to be a part of it," says writer Joshua Williamson. "''The Return of Barry Allen'' in FLASH #79 [1993] is one of my favorite comics of all time. It''s where I became a Flash fan for life."

BOUND BY BLOOD, Part Two. Everyone thinks that Alice is the newest serial killer in Buckaroo! Can she outrun her deadly stalkers?!

Has the Rhodes family been reunited for sinister reasons? Their biggest family secret is revealed this issue!

The new serial killer strikes again! Plus, a major death that will rock NAILBITER for years to come!

Serial Killer Theater!

There is a new serial killer in Georgia and catching it might mean selling your soul to the Devil.

Captain Midnight strikes! The masked avenger flies into the twenty-first century courtesy of writer Joshua Williamson (_Xenoholics, Voodoo_) and artist Victor Ib��̱ez (_Rat Catcher_). The thrills begin again at the stroke of midnight! Also, the critically acclaimed _Alabaster_ by Caitl�_n R. Kiernan and Steve Lieber continues in the pages of _DHP_! A new creator-owned comic from Ulises Farinas! Post-apocalyptic Pok̩mon! _Resident Alien_ returns to the pages of _DHP_! An all-star lineup! EISNER AWARD WINNER!

Like a malign spirit, All Hallows Eve looms in the season finale, as Rob finds the self-administered noose that is his rekindled relationship with Sylvia ever-tightening. Eyes wide open and with no exit strategy in mind, dark forces and the specter of death converge on Sylvia''s band''s Halloween gig.

Fugitives from the law, Brennan will need all the survival skills Mikey learned in Terrenos to stay alive. But something has followed Mikey back, thatÍs strong enough to tear the brothers apart. Collects BIRTHRIGHT #6-10.

Collects NAILBITER #11-#15. NAILBITER WILL RETURN WITH #16 IN OCTOBER 2015!

Can Mikey win his battle with the Nevermind?

Only the truth can drive two brothers apart.

One of the biggest secrets of the serial killers is revealed!

A new warrior from Terrenos has landed on Earth, looking for the father of her child.

Her son returned a changed man. Now it''s up to Wendy Rhodes to separate fact from pure fantasy.

The dreaded media has arrived!

The final confrontation between Jackson Winters and Markus Schrecken. Both men have stared down death, but this time someone loses.

NEW STORY ARC Mikey''s return has divided the Rhodes family in unexpected ways. Where do they go from here?

NEW STORY ARC Does the Nailbiter know why sixteen of the worldÕs worst serial killers all came from the same small town? Does he know the truth? Find out as the Nailbiter...confesses!

Anderson has been haunting Jackson ever since she died. What is she really here for? Find out this issue!

All of the town''s children have gone missing...and only the notorious serial killer the Nailbiter can help Sheriff Crane and Finch find them...but at what price?