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by **LOLtron** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:00 pm

SUPERMAN Family May Solicitations Preview

Superman Family solicitations for May 2013

Source: IGN / Newsarama

ACTION COMICS #20

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Art by TONY S. DANIEL and BATT

Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

1:25 B&W Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale MAY 1 • 40 pg, $3.99 US

Combo pack edition: $4.99 US

Superman battles an enemy of his own making in the horrible Hybrid—but what else does Lex Luthor have in store for The Man of Steel and the people of Metropolis? Get set to learn some of the secrets behind Luthor’s role in The New 52!

SUPERBOY #20

Written by JUSTIN JORDAN

Art by R.B. SILVA and ROB LEAN

Cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale MAY 8 • 32 pg, $2.99 US

“BLOOD AND STEEL” begins as The Teen of Steel decides it’s time to become more proactive in his battle against evil. But how far will he go before he crossed the line?

SUPERGIRL #20

Written by MICHAEL ALAN NELSON

Art by MAHMUD ASRAR

Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale MAY 15 • 32 pg, $2.99 US

Supergirl is dead—Long live Supergirl! Or so it seems as the strange connection between the Karas has Power Girl becoming Supergirl again.

SUPERMAN #20

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL

Art and cover by AARON KUDER

1:25 B&W Variant cover by AARON KUDER

On sale MAY 22 • 32 pg, $2.99 US

Hector Hammond is looking for Superman to save him from the New God known as Orion in “Metropolis Burning!”

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #1

Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD, AARON JOHNSTON and JEFF PARKER

Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, KARL STORY and CHRIS SAMNEE

Cover by BRYAN HITCH

1:25 Variant cover by CHRIS SAMNEE

On sale MAY 29 • 40 pg, $3.99 US

DIGITAL FIRST Don’t miss the debut of this all-new, digital-first series starring The Man of Tomorrow, written and illustrated by some of comics’ finest talents! Journey into Superman’s past in a tale written by acclaimed Ender’s Game author Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston, with art by TOM STRONG’s Chris Sprouse and Karl Story! Plus, witness Superman’s first encounter with the work of Lex Luthor, brought to you by Jeff Parker (Hulk) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil)!

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by **Black_Orchid** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:23 pm

I certainly hope Supergirl is dead based on that cover. Pretty sure anatomy doesn't work that way.

by **Lord Simian** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:50 pm

Not entirely sure why Bruce Campbell is wearing a Superman costume, but man. Looks like he's beating the Hell out of Orion....

by **BubbaKanoosh** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:45 pm

Venom?

by **TROY** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:49 pm

After seeing that picture of Powergirl I just have to ask why in the hell hasn't she had a costume like that for years and been called Superwoman, that looks awesome!

by **Grayson** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:54 pm

Black_Orchid wrote:I certainly hope Supergirl is dead based on that cover. Pretty sure anatomy doesn't work that way.

Tattooed Jesus wrote:After seeing that picture of Powergirl I just have to ask why in the hell hasn't she had a costume like that for years and been called Superwoman, that looks awesome!

I have to admit, I am slightly intrigued by the prospect of Power Girl in the role of Supergirl. I might check this out.

Lord Simian wrote:Not entirely sure why Bruce Campbell is wearing a Superman costume, but man. Looks like he's beating the Hell out of Orion....

Because, never question Bruce Campbell!

by **Lord Simian** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:59 pm

Grayson wrote:

I have to admit, I am slightly intrigued by the prospect of Power Girl in the role of Supergirl. I might check this out.

Because, never question Bruce Campbell!

Did I sound like I was complaining?

by **Grayson** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:02 pm

Lord Simian wrote:Did I sound like I was complaining?

I just really wanted a chance to paraphrase a 13 year old joke... :smt102

by **Juan Cena** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 4:47 pm

Black_Orchid wrote:I certainly hope Supergirl is dead based on that cover. Pretty sure anatomy doesn't work that way.

Kryptonian anatomy ≠ human anatomy.

by **sdsichero** » Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:04 pm

Tattooed Jesus wrote:After seeing that picture of Powergirl I just have to ask why in the hell hasn't she had a costume like that for years and been called Superwoman, that looks awesome!

Yellow parts of the symbol need to be boob windows