New DC Comics This Week: April 19, 2023

DC is not holding back this week, delivering a lineup of comics filled with its heavy hitters from top to bottom. While Marvel also has a great list of titles, it's hard to deny the magnitude of going head-to-head against Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. It's weeks like this that make being a comic book fan feel so exciting. Even the comics from Image Comics and IDW Publishing and incredible! The number of great titles to immerse yourself in is astounding!

Let's check out some the new comics this week we are most excited to dive into!

Superman #3

By Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell

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Every one of Superman’s loved ones has been infected by a mysterious parasite. The only way to save them and stop the global spread is to find Parasite-Zero. But to do that, Superman must work together with Lex Luthor. What nefarious plan will the genius cook up to stop the parasite?

Nightwing #103

By Tom Taylor, C.S. Pacat, Travis Moore, Vasco Georgiev, Adriano Lucas

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The deranged killer known only as the Grinning Man is on the loose in Gotham City. Nightwing and the Titans are on the hunt for the mysterious killer who never loses that disturbing smile on his face. It’s time for Nightwing to put his detective skills to the test before it’s too late.

Wonder Woman #798

By Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Josie Campbell, Amancay Nahuelpan, Caitlin Yarsky, and Tamra Bonvillain

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As a tie-in to Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods, this latest issue has Wonder Woman making an unexpected alliance to save Themyscira. And with the help of Shazam herself, Diana may finally have the firepower she needs to defeat the gods she’s been battling with. This is sure to be one of the most action-packed comics this week!

Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #14

By Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain

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In an ironic twist, Bruce Wayne is framed as the prime suspect in the murder of the billionaire Simon Stagg. It’s up to the unexpected team of Superman, Robin, and Metamorpho to clear Bruce’s name by finding the real killer behind the murder!

The Flash #797

By Jeremy Adams, Serg Acuña, Tom Derenick, Pete Pantazis, and Matt Herms

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Things go awry really fast when Kid Flash is left to babysit Jai and Irey West, the twin children of The Flash! What was supposed to be a wholesome sleepover turns into a super-speed adventure across time and space to help get the kids back home to their father.

Batgirls #17

By Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Robbi Rodriguez, and Rico Renzi

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Just when Batgirls Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown thought they could enjoy a nice afternoon at the park together, villainous snipers Gunbunny and Gunhawk arrive to ruin the pleasant day. While the motives of the shooters are still unclear, it’s up to the young Batgirls to protect their neighbors from getting hurt by the surprise attack.

Catwoman #54

By Tini Howard, Nico Leon, and Veronica Gandini

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Catwoman learns life in prison gets a bit easier when you have a gang to back you up, especially when it’s the Royal Flush Gang. Selina now has everything she needs to start a bit of chaos against Punchline and her crew. If Catwoman plays her cards right, she may be able to slip out of prison without anyone the wiser.

Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow #1

By Kenny Porter and Jahnoy Lindsay

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It’s Connor Kent’s time to shine! Feeling a bit lost in the shuffle within the Super Family, Superboy sets out to carve out his own path. Not within the streets of Metropolis, but in the stars above! On his own, with nothing but his confidence and signature leather jacket, Superboy embarks on a journey of a lifetime to find his calling as a bonafide superhero.