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Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1, DC Comics Writer: Dennis Culver Artist: Chris Burnham In probably the most comprehensive first issue of any of the "Dawn of DC" titles, Unstoppable Doom Patrol reaches its claws into several corners of the DC universe. Following the events of Lazarus Planet, more people have an activated metagene, many becoming monsters incapable of functioning in society. Metagen, basically an evil corporation capitalizing on the situation, offers cash to these people, who instead become research subjects. "Subject 99" endured weeks of painful torture, as Metagen created genetic offshoots they hoped to sell as new biological weapons. Naturally,...

DC's Legion of Bloom, DC Comics Writers: Ashley Allen, Zac Thompson, Julio Anta, Cavan Scott, Kenny Porter, Calvin Kasulke, Travis Moore and Dave Wielgosz Artists: Isaac Goodhart, Hayden Sherman, Jacoby Salcedo, Atagun Ilhan, Brian Level, Vitor Cafaggi, Travis Moore and Riley Rossmo In DC Comics' spring anthology, Legion of Bloom, we are treated to eight tales from various writers and artists, featuring iconic characters across the DC universe. Poison Ivy tries to lay low before Gotham, but reluctantly helps her co-workers at a small flower shop. Batman investigates a horrifying murder scene. Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) gets involved in a...

Multiversity: Harley Screws Up The DCU #1, DC Comics Writer: Frank Tieri Artist: Logan Faerber Upon visiting her Gang of Harley's on Coney Island, Harley Quinn learns that a certain Professor Incredulous, whom she doesn't even know, has left her an inheritance on the island in a nearby warehouse. At first, it appears the good Professor has only left Harley an assortment of items from an old sideshow act, until the gang discovers a item hidden under a tarp. Naturally, Harley investigates, and discovers "the way back booth," an apparent time machine that Harley is way too quick to test...

Superman: Lost #1, DC Comics Writer: Christopher Priest Artist: Carlo Pagulayan As Lois Lane is digging into the sudden resignation of a Senator, which gives the majority representation to the opposition, Superman is called away on a Justice League priority situation. When the League arrives to investigate a Chinese submarine that malfunctioned and sank in international waters, they quickly realize its a more critical situation. Hoping to rescue the crew, and recover the sub before gaining any attention, the Chinese have sent forces in, which led to a confrontation between Chinese and the U.S., risking an all out war. Realizing it's actually...

Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1, DC Comics Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Clayton Henry In one heck of an opening sequence, a blood-thirsty evil Kryptonian from another universe, named Ultraman, is travelling from universe to universe killing each version of Clark Kent he can find. Meanwhile, on Earth Zero, Jon Kent is marveling at his newly found anonymity (thanks to events in Action Comics #1050, where Lex Luthor made the the world once again forget the Super family's secret identities), when he's rushed off to stop Lord Industries satellites that are suddenly falling from space. Aided in his efforts by...