You Won’t Want to Miss ‘Super League’

by Eric Joseph
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Before “Rebirth” gets here, DC is cooking up something special involving the Man of Steel. All throughout April and May, Peter J. Tomasi is taking on the daunting task of writing every in continuity book in the Superman family as part of the massive “Super League” crossover event. Joining him will be a variety of DC’s top artists and will be something you will most definitely not want to miss.

First, let’s check out the solicits:

  • SUPERMAN #51, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Mikel Janin, cover by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, is on sale APRIL 6.
    • It’s the start of a new chapter in the Man of Steel’s life that will change everything you know as the epic eight-part “Super League,” all written by Peter J. Tomasi, spans SUPERMAN, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN and ACTION COMICS in April and May!
  • BATMAN/SUPERMAN #31, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Yanick Paquette, is on sale APRIL 13.
    • In part two of “Super League,” Superman enlists Batman’s aid in seeking out people that can help form his new super-league…
  • ACTION COMICS #51, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by Karl Kerschl, is on sale APRIL 20.
    • Superman is shocked to learn that Kara has been missing for some time as part three of “Super League” begins!
  • SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #28, written by Peter J. TomasI, art by Ed Benes, cover by Paul Renaud, is on sale APRIL 27.
    • In part four of “Super League,” Wonder Woman and Superman encounter the being that was discovered in BATMAN/SUPERMAN #31.
  • BATMAN/SUPERMAN #32, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Yanick Paquette, is on sale MAY 4.
    • “Super League” continues this month as Kal-El’s bid to strengthen his forces brings him, Batman and Wonder Woman into China and into conflict with the might of that nation’s greatest heroes: the Great 10!
  • ACTION COMICS #52, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson, is on sale MAY 11.
    • “Super League” continues—as two Supermen meet at last: pre-New 52 Superman meets the current Clark.
  • SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #29, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Karl Kerschl, is on sale MAY 18
    • It’s the penultimate chapter of “Super League”! When all the Supermen have fallen, it’s Supergirl to the rescue!
  • SUPERMAN #52, written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Mikel Janin, is on sale MAY 25.
    • The “Super League” epic concludes in one explosive fight as the new master villain uses Superman’s own solar super flare power against everyone.

We also have a gallery of promo and cover art to share. Click for slideshow.

Action Comics #51 cover by Karl Kerschl
Action Comics #52 cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson
Batman/Superman #31 cover by Yanick Paquette
Batman/Superman #32 cover by Yanick Paquette
Super League promo art by Mikel Janin
Superman #51 art by Mikel Janin
Superman #51 art by Mikel Janin
Superman #51 art by Mikel Janin
Superman #51 cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson
Superman #52 cover by Mikel Janin
Superman/Wonder Woman #28 cover by Paul Renaud
Superman/Wonder Woman #29 cover by Karl Kerschl

Images and information courtesy of DC Entertainment.

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