Kid Krypton

Batman & The Outsiders #3 has Luthor approach Ra’s Al Ghul. Maybe detracting him from his Lazarus pits being used over in Batman #74… Written by: Bryan Hill. Art by: Dexter Soy. Covers by: Dexter Soy, Jay Anacleto.  Description: In their first encounter with the powerful maniac who's pursuing runaway meta-human Sofia Barrera, Black Lightning and the Outsiders were absolutely humbled. Does everyone on this team have what it takes? Or did Batman make a catastrophic mistake when he entrusted them with Sofia's life? Plus, ousted from power and stripped of wealth, Ra's al Ghul is a broken man. But Lex Luthor has a plan for how the Outsiders could be Ra's' new League of Assassins!  Pages: 32.  Price: $3.99.  In stores: July 11.       

Written by: Steve Orlando. Art by: Riley Rossmo. Covers by: Riley Rossmo, Joshua Middleton. Description: Mars burns and the sins of J'onn J'onnz come back to kill him! J'onn will do everything in his power to save his family from H'ronnmeer's Curse -- but once they discover the type of Manhunter he really is, will they want to go anywhere with him? Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 26.

Written by: Christopher Priest, Adam Glass. Art by: Fernando Pasarin. Covers by: Cam Smith, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Ricardo Federici. Description: "Deathstroke: RIP" starts here! Deathstroke is dead, secretly killed at the hands of a Teen Titan. As Slade's closest friends, enemies and frenemies pay their respects (and disrespects) to the World's Deadliest Assassin, some uninvited guests crash the event -- the Legion of Doom! But what do they want with the body of the most lethal man on the planet? And will anyone find out who killed him? A brand-new storyline begins here...with an ending you won't see coming! Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 5.

Written by: Mark Russell. Art by: Stephen Byrne. Covers by: Stephen Byrne, Stacey Lee. Description: A battle royal between minor-league heroes and villains ends in tragedy and a horrifying revelation, teaching the world the true price of not taking people seriously. Always-hopeful Zan and cynical Jayna confront how circumstance (more than intent) often determines who's labeled a hero or villain. Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 12.

Written by: Brian Michael Bendis. Art by: Elena Casagrande, John Timms. Covers by: John Timms, Ramon Villalobos. Description: The secrets of Gemworld begin to unlock themselves for the newly reformed members of Young Justice -- Tim Drake, Conner Kent, Jinny Hex, Wonder Girl, Impulse and the new Teen Lantern -- but is it too late for the teen heroes to help Amethyst bring some order to her chaotic realm? Fan-favorite artist Elena Casagrande also joins the team as she delivers a look at Jinny Hex's origins and how she came to be in Metropolis on the day the new Young Justice formed. Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 5.

Written by: Peter J. Tomasi. Art by: Carlo Barberi, Matt Santorelli. Cover by: Dan Mora. Description: Superboy and Robin have been chased through the galaxy by Rex Luthor and his band of murdering minors...and at last the final battle has begun! Using the Dimensional Cube and a brand-new, shiny army of prison planet escapees, Rex has opened the portal to Earth to start his invasion! But Jon and Damian have an army of their own, and when you're backed by a cybernetic cowboy, an intergalactic ride-share program and several hundred "planeteers," how could you not put up an epic fight?! Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 5.

Lobo brought Crush into this world…and now he’s gonna take her out! But the timing couldn’t be worse for the Teen Titans, with Damian’s secret prison exposed to the rest of the team, not to mention Deathstroke’s death looming over them—can the team put their drama aside to help Crush battle her deadbeat dad? Or will Lobo be the final nail in the coffin for the newest Teen Titans?

Written by: Dan Abnett. Art by: Daniel Sampere. Covers by: Daniel Sampere, Lucio Parrillo. Description: Cyborg, Starfire, Green Lantern Jessica Cruz and Azrael journeyed halfway across the Multiverse intent on fixing the chaos created by the Justice League in "No Justice." Now the team is forced to split into pairs to complete a cosmic scavenger hunt for Apokoliptian relics before Darkseid can gather them and bring his master plan to fruition. But while Darkseid is the clear and present danger, a growing distrust between each duo could doom them all! Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 12.

After being off-planet for so long, the Justice League must try to pick up the pieces of their lives—but Lex Luthor has other plans. If he has his way, he’ll show all of humanity that the Justice League will never be there in the world’s time of need!

Written by: Joshua Williamson. Art by: Howard Porter. Covers by: Howard Porter, Evan Sahner. Description: "The Flash Year One" continues! As our hero picks up the pieces from his disastrous defeat at the hands of the Turtle, the rise of the Rogues in Central City gives the Flash renewed resolve. But Barry is still learning to master his abilities, and while an experienced speedster might know how to outrun a gun, this time he may not be so lucky. Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 26.

Written by: Joshua Williamson. Art by: Howard Porter. Covers by: Howard Porter, Derrick Chew. Description: "The Flash Year One" continues! Things are not looking pretty for the Flash, who just got his scarlet butt handed to him by the Turtle. If Barry Allen thought being a hero was going to be easy, he'd better think again after this beating--but will it be enough to detour his destiny? Pages: 32. Price: $3.99. In stores: June 12.