“The Pied Piper’s Refrain” by Josh Trujillo, Andie Tong, Jordie Bellaire, and Rob Leigh
With Central City overrun by rodents, the Flash sets out to collar the obvious culprit—but is the Scarlet Speedster’s assumption about the Pied Piper correct?
“None of the Time in the World” by Jay Baruchel, Sumit Kumar, FCO Plascencia, and Rob Leigh
A radioactive beast runs rampant after an explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs. But is it man or monster, and can the Flash calm the creature before it destroys Central City?
DC’s Digital Firsts is packed next week with new chapters of DCeased: Hope at World’s End on Tuesday, June 2 and Batman: The Adventures Continue on Thursday, June 4. These new chapters, along with DC’s daily dose of Super Hero action, give fans even more choice of content while expanding DC’s digital publishing line with original stories.
DC Digital First comics are available from participating digital retailers, including ReadDC.com, Comixology, Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and more.
Monday June 1
World’s Finest: Batwoman and Supergirl #1
“Sister, Sister” by Margaret Stohl, Laura Braga, Arif Prianto, and Travis Lanham Purchase
When a powerful alien weapon falls into the wrong hands, it will take the combined might of Batwoman and Supergirl together to save the city from the Religion of Crime!
Tuesday June 2
DCeased: Hope at World’s End Chapter Two
“Prelude to the Anti-Life War” by Tom Taylor, Renato Guedes, Rex Lokus, and Saida Temofonte Purchase
Kahndaq, like every other country on Earth, suffered a similar fate in the early moments the Anti-Life Equation plague. Black Adam, however, had a very different response then the heroes of the Justice League!
Batman: Gotham Nights #7
“Unplanned Obsolescence” by Mark Russell, Ryan Benjamin, Richard Friend, Alex Sinclair, and Troy Peteri Purchase
When Batman’s old nemesis Killer Moth is shot dead in an everyday burglary, the World’s Greatest Detective knows there must be more to the story. After all, this is one of Batman’s earliest foes, and if there’s anything Batman learned from those early fights, it’s that you always need a backup plan!
Wednesday June 3
Harley Quinn: Make ’em Laugh #1
“Head Shrink” by Mark Russell, Laura Braga, Luis Guerrero, and Marshall Dillon Purchase
It’s hard out there for a freelancer! Looking to make some quick cash, Harley takes on odd jobs in her many wheelhouses—therapizing bad guys, tracking down stolen art from the Gotham Art Museum…but when it turns out the thief has his own mental baggage to unpack, Harley’s got a real Thinker on her hands!
Thursday June 4
Batman: The Adventures Continue Chapter Five
“Mentors – Part III” by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, Monica Kubina, and Joshua Reed Purchase
Deathstroke and Robin face down Firefly, but can the two stand the heat after the firebug gets the upperhand? And who’s hired Deathstroke to take down the Dark Knight?
Aquaman: Deep Dives #7
“Stinging Tide – Finale” by Steve Orlando, V. Ken Marion, Sandu Florea, Andrew Dalhouse, and Wes Abbott Purchase
“The Pied Piper’s Refrain” by Josh Trujillo, Andie Tong, Jordie Bellaire, and Rob Leigh
With Central City overrun by rodents, the Flash sets out to collar the obvious culprit—but is the Scarlet Speedster’s assumption about the Pied Piper correct?
“None of the Time in the World” by Jay Baruchel, Sumit Kumar, FCO Plascencia, and Rob Leigh
A radioactive beast runs rampant after an explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs. But is it man or monster, and can the Flash calm the creature before it destroys Central City?
Saturday June 6
Teen Titans Go! Booyah #2
“A Home in the Country” by Sholly Fisch, Philip Murphy, Franco Riesco, and Gabriela Downie Purchase
Tired of the rules and regulations against totally normal things like foghorn-and-air-raid-siren parties, the Teen Titans take matters into their own hands—by starting a whole new country!
“The Winter Quarters” by Phil Hester, Tom Mandrake, Hi-Fi, and Dave Sharpe
Deep in the bayou, Swamp Thing continues to follow the fifolet, despite not knowing the mysterious spirit’s ultimate destination. On his way he encounters a strange and powerful girl locked away in the swamp, with magical friends and a monster at her door.
“The Courser” by Phil Hester, Tom Mandrake, Hi-Fi, and Dave Sharpe
Come one, come all, and watch as the terrifying Swamp Thing attempts to rescue a young boy from the spellbinding snare of a cursed circus!
Story 1 – Gorilla Grodd takes control of the Senate and declares war on Canada! Only the Flash is fast enough to stop him—but will he be enthralled by Grodd and his desire to create the perfect world instead? Story 2 – Barry Allen’s world is turned upside down when he learns that everything he knows is wrong—the Earth is flat, animals can talk, and the moon landings were a hoax! Can the Scarlet Speedster prove that science is still true—or have the conspiracy theorists been right all along?
A planetwide virus. The collapse of civilization. A class of young Canadians caught on a field trip in the ruins of Louisiana, fighting desperately to stay together, and stay alive. They’ve managed to escape the quarantine zone, but that just means they’re in terra incognita. The infection has turned one of them into a misshapen monster: a gentle giant nevertheless capable of great violence, that various warring factions of humans are out to kill or capture. In this second volume, Jérôme Hamon and David Tako deepen their pulse-pounding and profoundly humane portrait of a fearsome post-viral landscape.
Whitney runs a specialty teddy bear shop. One day a man visits her shop and Whitney is stunned. It’s Logan, her crush from high school! Using the teddy bear he is searching for as an excuse to meet, Whitney finds her feelings for Logan are rekindled. However, she learns that he may be forced to give up his foster daughter, whom he is in the process of adopting, because he is a single father. Wanting to help Logan, Whitney says something unexpected in front of his social worker without thinking. “We’re getting married!”
Andrea decided to quit her job as a secretary after working for six years without rest for her boss, Mac. She was sick of being treated like office property and being ordered around in both her professional and personal life. Also, he never noticed she was in love with him. So Andrea moved into an old house and began to renovate it in order to forget Mac. But then he appeared before her and said that he had taken two weeks off to help her! What will happen if she and Mac spend so much time together?
Sophie fell in love the moment she met Luis de la Camara. However, when she learned that he was a billionaire and her cousin’s fiancé, her love wilted before it could fully bloom. Three years later, she gets a phone call with the horrible news that her cousin has died in a car accident. Drowning in sorrow, Sophie sets off for Spain to attend the funeral and finds Luis waiting for her. He’s even more charming than he was before, and the emotions Sophie had hidden away start to bubble up to the surface. But she has to force them down. Luis is the newly widowed husband of her cousin!
Adam Tudor might have caused her beloved uncle to have a heart attack, and yet she is completely overwhelmed by his beauty. Her cousin says Adam is her uncle’s illegitimate child and that he often extorts money out of her own father. She tries to drive him away but repeatedly finds herself mesmerized by his sensual seduction. If only she knew what unimaginable temptation he has planned for her…
When Ainsley makes a big mistake in front of handsome businessman Steven, she is ridiculed and loses her reporter job. Five years later, Ainsley is the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine and has successfully lost almost seventy pounds. Through her job, she is reunited with Steven, who is still as handsome as ever, but he doesn’t remember that she’s the reporter he got fired! He asks her out on a date and steals a kiss. If she makes him fall for her and then dumps him, will that heal the hurt in her heart from the incident all those years ago?
Cassandra, who works for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Silvershire, is seen as uptight and uninterested in men. The truth is she’s waiting for the love of her life to breeze in and blow through her heart like a storm. One day, she is assigned to be a guide to Sheik Kadir, a guest visiting from a desert nation. The moment she sees him exiting the plane, her heart starts beating wildly. Impossible… This beautiful sheik with jet-black hair is her soul mate?
Major Cooper, Asuka, and Napoli have finally succeeded in dismantling the dark network of stolen antiquities. But when the judge inexplicably takes the guilty party’s defense before dying of a stroke, the three investigators understand that the high spheres of society are affected by a conspiracy of unsuspected magnitude. They begin a race against the clock to join the abandoned networks of the city in an attempt to survive and to secretly pursue their mission as would-be guardians of humanity’s free will. Fortunately, the alchemists–protectors of a new version of the city’s original quantic computer intelligence–come to their aid. However, their artificial intelligence has a conscience and with it, an immense amount of power. Who will be the master and who will be the slave?
Kansas, 1861. As tensions rise between the Northern and Southern states, a fanatical, violent preacher leaves a trail of corpses behind him, all the while calling people to take up arms against pro-slavery states. Close on his tail is a lone rider with a strange gift: he can read the past and future of those he touches. In the small town of Holton, a showdown is brewing, but things aren’t quite as they seem…
Two years have passed since the events of Mermaid Project. The world continues to suffer from the effects of climate change and economic upheaval, and Romane and Brahim have paid the price for their courage and integrity. Ignored, even censored, by their superiors, they’re now reduced to taking lousy private-eye jobs to earn a living. Meanwhile, the same cetaceans whose advanced intelligence the UN had dismissed are now attacking fishing trawlers… with rockets! Before long, the authorities are forced to give our two investigators their old jobs back…
2150. The world has changed significantly. Damage caused by climate change and the resurgence of certain deadly diseases have drastically reduced the world’s population. Nature has taken back control and the survivors are spread out over different urban zones. Simone, 50, is an astronaut who has been in training for a controversial one-way space mission. Simone will have to leave her son Youri forever. Before they say goodbye, Simone asks Youri to travel with her to the seven urban zones.
In 2014, a French family of four decided to start living a “zero waste” lifestyle for a year, which made headlines and eventually led to a new career centered on their experience and approach: through downsizing, composting, recycling, eliminating, DIY, buying in bulk, resourcefulness, and rigorous self-discipline, they essentially managed to reduce their yearly household waste down to one small jar of miscellaneous items. This is their story, as told and drawn by the mother herself. Entertaining, educational, and as vitally topical as you can get!
The seemingly idyllic town of Mitaines has been beset by a wave of kidnappings. Strange prints have been spotted in the woods, but there’s no sign of foul play. With the authorities baffled, will young Arthur and the rest of the Mitaines Gang be able to solve the crime? More importantly, will they be able to stay out of trouble themselves?
In the small harbor town of Dellise, Johan the Red Knight and Allis meet Khoja, a carpet salesman who seems to be doing very well for himself. Recently, the wealthy merchant has agreed to a highly profitable deal. The town administrator has ordered a luxurious tapestry to impress his guests. But if it isn’t ready in time, it just might cost Khoja his freedom. So the desperate salesman and his son come up with a devious plan to get the job done. A plan that involves Allis…
The annual fair draws a lot of people to Carnea. Omero, a slave trader, is hoping to make good money during the festivities. But then his slave girl, Ciaran, escapes… In the forest, the young woman meets the Red Knight, who wants to teach Omero a lesson in humanity. He soon learns however that this will not be as easy as he thought. Apparently, the dean of Carnea is siding with Omero. And the cruel slave trader has found a new victim, a stubborn redhead who claims she is the spawn of the devil…
Thorgal and his friends are finally on their way back to the lands of the Vikings of the North. Time is of the essence, for his son Aniel is still possessed by an evil entity, and he is weakening by the day. But the trip is fraught with danger, and soon they find themselves marooned on a mysterious shore. Thorgal will have to fight once more to give his son a future…
It’s always nice to come home after a long journey. Tiny Fox and Great Boar finally reach their beloved apple tree. But black clouds are gathering on the horizon and danger is coming. Nobody will be safe. Will the friends stick together in this threatening situation?
In the midst of a storm off the African coast, Yann Calec and his crew are dismayed to discover rifles in their cargo hold. Someone’s made them into gun runners! With his Liberty ship and his living on the line, the young captain decides to double-cross the smugglers. Protests from his wife Rosanna fall on deaf ears, but Calec is wrong not to heed her: soon the smugglers have kidnapped their daughter, holding her hostage against the weapons’ return. With nowhere but the underworld to turn, Calec is about to find out just how low he’ll go to save his beloved Inès…
The westward drive of Americans after the Civil War was unstoppable. For some, the vast territory meant new wealth and new opportunities. The ever-progressing railroads made many rich. Whereas others found their fortune selling the flesh of the less fortunate. In a brothel in Omaha, all manner of destinies intersect in a violent collision that many won’t survive. This is the incredible story of Martha Cannary, a young woman who shrugged off what destiny had in store for her and made herself into a legend.
“Perfect World” by Jeff Parker, Miguel Mendonça, Mike Spicer, and Rob Leigh
Gorilla Grodd takes control of the Senate and declares war on Canada! Only the Flash is fast enough to stop him—but will he be enthralled by Grodd and his desire to create the perfect world instead?
“Rational Thought” by Jeff Parker, Ramon Villalobos, David Baron, and Rob Leigh
Barry Allen’s world is turned upside down when he learns that everything he knows is wrong—the Earth is flat, animals can talk, and the moon landings were a hoax! Can the Scarlet Speedster prove that science is still true—or have the conspiracy theorists been right all along?
DC has released a look at this coming week’s new DC Digital First releases! New additions include Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice#1 on Wednesday and Teen Titans Go! Booyah #1 on Saturday.
Check out below what you can find each day of the week!
Monday May 25
Superman: Man of Tomorrow #6
“What Makes a City – Part 2” by Rob Venditti, Paul Pelletier, Drew Hennessy, Adriano Lucas, and Clayton Cowles Purchase
Lex Luthor’s gone Big Brother in Metropolis after placing new hi-tech security cameras around the city to put an end to crime, and Superman with it!
Tuesday May 26
Batman: Gotham Nights #6
“Balyushka!” by Mark Russell, Viktor Bogdanović, Jonathan Glapion, Ivan Plascencia and Tom Napolitano Purchase
The Joker has the perfect plan to cause mass chaos in Gotham City, one so simple—and legal—not even Batman can stop it!
Wednesday May 27
Birds of Prey: Sirens of Justice #1
“Fight or Flight” by Gail Simone, Inaki Miranda, John Kalisz and Travis Lanham Purchase
When a new hospital collapses into a sinkhole in the middle of Gotham City, Harley Quinn tries to convince Huntress and Black Canary to investigate. But can the Birds of Prey really trust the Clown Princess of Crime? Or do Harley’s true allegiances lie elsewhere?
Thursday May 28
Aquaman: Deep Dives #6
“Stinging Tide – Part 2” by Steve Orlando, V. Ken Marion, Sandu Florea, Andrew Dalhouse and Wes Abbott Purchase
While investigating an abandoned Scorpio base, Aquaman and the Sea Devils unwittingly activate an old Scorpio weapon…The Torpedoman! Now they must turn the tides and stop this killing machine before it decimates an Atlantean Science Outpost!
“Perfect World” by Jeff Parker, Miguel Mendonça, Mike Spicer and Rob Leigh
Gorilla Grodd takes control of the Senate and declares war on Canada! Only the Flash is fast enough to stop him—but will he be enthralled by Grodd and his desire to create the perfect world instead?
“Rational Thought” by Jeff Parker, Ramon Villalobos, David Baron and Rob Leigh
Barry Allen’s world is turned upside down when he learns that everything he knows is wrong—the Earth is flat, animals can talk, and the moon landings were a hoax! Can the Scarlet Speedster prove that science is still true—or have the conspiracy theorists been right all along?
Saturday May 30
Teen Titans Go! Booyah #1
“The Hic You Say?!” by Sholly Fisch, Marcelo DiChiara, Franco Riesco, and Gabriela Downie Purchase
Starfire’s Tamaranean hiccups are just like regular ones—except for the explosions! Can the Teen Titans help her stop them before all of Jump City is destroyed?
Sunday May 31
Swamp Thing: New Roots #6
“The Seeds of Destruction” by Mark Russell, Marco Santucci, John Kalisz, and Dave Sharpe Purchase
Swamp Thing foiled Sunderland’s plan to create sentient, self-harvesting crops, but now Sunderland is aiming even higher. It could mean the end of the world as we know it…and the beginning of a brand-new one.
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ComiXology currently has seven new comics you can get now digitally. New today is The Flash: Fastest Man Alive from DC Comics, a few Harlequin manga, and more. Check out what’s available at your fingertips below.
The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #5
Written by Gail Simone Pencils Clayton Henry Inks Clayton Henry Colored by Marcelo Maiolo Purchase
It’s a race through all of time as the Flash tries to get the upper hand against Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash! Thawne is faster and more ruthless than Barry, but if Barry can stay just a step ahead of him, maybe the Flash can stop his terrible reign. Will time be on the Scarlet Speedster’s side?!
Bound To The Sicilian’S Bed
Written by Sharon Kendrick Art by Keiko Okamoto Purchase
Nicole, a simple cleaning lady, married billionaire Rocco, but despite their modern-day Cinderella story, their marriage did not last long. After Nicole’s miscarriage, Rocco’s attitude toward her suddenly changed and he began neglecting her for work, so she left. Years later, Rocco tracks her down to work out the terms of their divorce.
Rocco demands they make a public appearance as a couple to seal one of his business deals before going through with the divorce. Nicole accepts the terms, not knowing their little act would rekindle an unwanted passion…
Diamond In The Rough
Written by Diana Palmer Art by Kaoru Ohash Purchase
For struggling Sassy, John, who’s just moved to her small town, is like a real-life Prince Charming. Not only does he help her out as she works hard at a small feed store, he also rescues her when she’s attacked by her menacing manager. With a sick mother and a young sister to support, Sassy has no time for love. But she can’t stop her feelings for handsome, reliable John. Little does she know that he’s really a famous billionaire from a world that’s completely beyond her reach…
After being injured from a run-in with a purse snatcher, Molly wakes up in a hospital bed with amnesia. A breathtakingly gorgeous man watches over her with a concerned expression. He introduces himself as her husband, Pietro, and says that Molly is pregnant with his child! While her memories are still missing, Molly lives a privileged life in his penthouse. However, her unease only grows. If they really are married, then why does Pietro sleep in a different room? When she discovers the reason, Pietro’s reaction leaves Molly at a loss for words…
Long-Lost Wife?
Written by Barbara Faith Art by Takako Hashimoto Purchase
Annabel wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory after a cruiser explosion! A strange man is sitting by her bedside and tells her, “My name is Luis Miguel, and I’m your husband.” Although she isn’t sure if he’s really her husband, she leaves the hospital with him and joins him on his boat. Despite her misgivings, Annabel can’t deny the growing attraction she feels for him during their voyage!
Merger By Matrimony
Written by Cathy Williams Art by Erio Hori Purchase
When Destiny suddenly inherits everything from her uncle, she leaves her home in the Panama jungle and heads to the big city of London. There she meets Callum, a man trying to purchase her uncle’s company. He’s handsome, but pushy. Callum invites her out to a nice dinner, but his arrogance and worldliness leave her on edge. Destiny knows she’s not as alluring as a woman from the city and she’s always been told she’s too tall. So why, then, does he act like he’s into her?
The Ordinary Princess
Written by Liz Fielding Art by Keiko Okamoto Purchase
Laura is a reporter whose drive to help those in need keeps causing her to miss her scoops. With her job on the line, she goes after a big story, looking for a scandal about Xander, the crown prince of Montorino! Luckily, she manages to slip into his official residence and approach him. But her nature once again gets in the way and spoils her plan… The next day, as Laura sulks in dejection, who should appear at her doorstep but Prince Xander!
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Around the Day in Eighty Worlds” by Gail Simone, Clayton Henry, Marcelo Maiolo, and Rob Leigh Purchase
It’s a race through all of time as the Flash tries to get the upper hand against Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash! Thawne is faster and more ruthless than Barry, but if Barry can stay just a step ahead of him, maybe the Flash can stop his terrible reign. Will time be on the Scarlet Speedster’s side?!
DC’s expanded DC Digital Firsts continues strong into its fifth week! Its your chance to discover some great stories by a variety of writers and artists—there’s something new every day of the week!
“Concrete Jungle” by Mark Russell, Ryan Benjamin, Richard Friend, Alex Sinclair, and Troy Peteri Purchase
When Commissioner Gordon suspects there’s a mole in his precinct, it’s up to Batman to keep a witness safe until he can testify. But this particular witness is a crooked lawyer with ties to every criminal operation in Gotham City, and Batman finds himself under attack from both sides of the law!
“Sure Shot” by Van Jensen, Jheremy Raapack, Hi-Fi and Travis Lanham
Deadshot has his sights set on a corrupt government official, and it’sup to the Amazon Princess to protect him from the legendary assassin—but does this particular target actually deserve to be saved?
“Couldn’t Live” by Scott Kolins, Romulo Fajardo Jr. and Travis Lanham
Steve Trevor finds himself in over his head while trying to help Wonder Woman on a mission—but is he doing it for the right reasons, or just trying to prove something to himself?
“Around the Day in Eighty Worlds” by Gail Simone, Clayton Henry, Marcelo Maiolo, and Rob Leigh Purchase
It’s a race through all of time as the Flash tries to get the upper hand against Eobard Thawne, the Reverse-Flash! Thawne is faster and more ruthless than Barry, but if Barry can stay just a step ahead of him, maybe the Flash can stop his terrible reign. Will time be on the Scarlet Speedster’s side?!
“Honey, I Shrunk My Friends” by Derek Fridolfs, Agnes Garbowska, Silvana Brys and Gabriela Downie
Bumblebee is tired of always being tiny! Karen sets her mind to creating a device that will make her big instead of small, but when things don’t go as she planned, the other girls will get a crash course in seeing the world through Bumblee’s eyes!
“Fan Favorites” by Ivan Cohen, Sarah Leuver and Gabriela Downie
When Beast Boy is voted “Most Popular Titan” by Jump City’s fourth-largest free magazine, Robin knows there must be something evil behind it…because, really, Beast Boy?!
“The Flower King” by Mark Russell, Marco Santucci, John Kalisz and Dave Sharpe Purchase
A murderous cult making human sacrifices in Swamp Thing’s honor wants nothing less than to start the world over, destroying civilization and rebuilding a more natural life with Swamp Thing as their king…and Swamp Thing wants nothing to do with them. But even more horrifying, the Sunderland Corporation has used his DNA to create self-harvesting clones—and Swamp Thing must use all the weapons in his arsenal to save them.
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There are three new digital comics on comiXology this morning! You can get the brand new issue of The Flash: Fastest Man Alive as well as two new manga from Yen Press.
Written by Ryohgo Narita Art by Shinta Fujimoto Purchase
As everyone struggle to find the answers they’re looking for, a hidden connection is revealed… Read the next chapter of Dead Mount Death Play the same day as Japan!
The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #4
Written by Gail Simone Pencils Clayton Henry Inks Clayton Henry Colored by Marcelo Maiolo Purchase
The Flash has arrived in the 25th century to face down the villainous Eobard Thawne, the REVERSE-FLASH! But what Barry discovers isn’t a city in ruins, but a utopia filled with people who can use the Speed Force the same way he does. Can the Flash stop the sinister speedster when he’s surrounded by people who would die for him?!
Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One #40
Written by Kumo Kagyu Art by Shingo Adachi, Noboru Kannatuki, Kento Sakaeda Purchase
This series is rated Adults OnlyDISCLAIMER: graphic sexuality goreArc Mage nears her destination while Goblin Slayer holds off the endless horde, but one final challenge stands in her way…! Read the next chapter of Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One the same day as Japan!
“Flash Forward” Written by Gail Simone Pencils Clayton Henry Inks Clayton Henry Colored by Marcelo Maiolo Letters by Rob Leigh Purchase
The Flash has arrived in the 25th century to face down the villainous Eobard Thawne, the REVERSE-FLASH! But what Barry discovers isn’t a city in ruins, but a utopia filled with people who can use the Speed Force the same way he does. Can the Flash stop the sinister speedster when he’s surrounded by people who would die for him?!
