DC Comics March 2020 Solicits

The solicits for DC Comics March are up and there are some interesting things coming that month. Here is a link to the official listing over on Newsarama:https://www.newsarama.com/48253-dc-comics-march-2020-solicitations.html
 
Robin is getting an 80 year anniversary book. The Strange Adventures book by Tom King and the art tandem of Mitch Gerads and Doc Shaner comes out. I'll probably give the Strange book a shot. I liked Vision and loved Mister Miracle. But I did not like Heroes In Crisis. And I worry King is trying to mine the same land too much. And I am soooo ready for Amy Reeder's Amethyst!

But onto the super books.

SUPERGIRL #40
written by JODY HOUSER
art by RACHAEL STOTT
cover by JOE BENNETT
card stock variant cover by DERRICK CHEW

Supergirl is out of control! Having fully succumbed to the Batman Who Laughs’ deadly infection, she has left her boundaries behind and is flexing her power to the world. Is even Wonder Woman a match for a Kryptonian fully unleashed? The hope is that the true Kara Zor-El is still inside this rampaging monster, and that she’ll come to her senses. But even if she does, will she ever be the same? The consequences of the Dark Multiverse infection could change Supergirl forever…and not for the better! Don’t miss this do-or-die conclusion to the “The Infected”!

I had some optimism after reading the first issue of this arc. But hearing she 'fully gives in' means she doesn't fight off the infection which is what I was hoping.

And the dreaded 'will she ever be the same' line? What does that mean. That she'll be scarred by her actions?

Hmm ...

ACTION COMICS #1021
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art and cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and KLAUS JANSON
variant cover by LUCIO PARRILLO

Metropolis down! The blockbuster supervillain team-up of the century continues. Leviathan! The invisible mafia! The Legion of Doom! All have descended on the city of Metropolis to challenge Superman at his most vulnerable moment. With the truth about the Man of Steel’s secret identity out in the open, all the rules of engagement have changed—and no one is safe! Guest-starring the Justice League and Young Justice.

I like the idea of a sort of dog pile on Superman at the moment of The Truth. And I like the other heroes pitching in. Gives this a sort of big story feel like (and I am showing my age) 'Panic in the Sky' or 'Reign of the Supermen'.

One thing I don't like is not hearing or seeing Supergirl among the heroes. Would be good if the cousins got together when one was in crisis.

SUPERMAN #21
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
variant cover by BRYAN HITCH

It’s Mongul versus Superman in the battle for the survival of the United Planets! The Man of Steel must confront Mongul in front of all the powers of the galaxy, or peace will never be achieved. During one of the most private moments in Superman’s existence comes one of his biggest challenges. If Superman fails, the whole of the United Planets falls!

I am a fan of old school Superman vs. Mongul slugfests. (Burn!)

And maybe, just maybe, that cover is an homage.

LOIS LANE #9
written by GREG RUCKA
art and cover by MIKE PERKINS
variant cover by BILQUIS EVELY

In the wake of a second attempt on her life, Lois takes the unprecedented step of…telling Superman to back off. As the Kiss of Death circles for another try, Lois’s search for answers takes her back into the political spotlight, while Renee uses a Gotham connection in an attempt to undo the damage she’s done and find answers to another set of questions entirely.

I am a huge huge fan of Bilquis Evely so I was thrilled she is doing a variant cover and love this. The image is so cool, a sort of peek into Lois' mind putting together the clues.

As for the solicit, we are into the home stretch of this book. Where will we be with the big storylines here? No info really to be gleaned.

SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #9
written by MATT FRACTION
art and cover by STEVE LIEBER
variant cover by BEN OLIVER

Jimmy and Jix are on the run, pursued by an intergalactic death force that wants to break up their marriage by any means necessary. If they succeed in offing Jimmy, their prince regent plans to marry Jix and unite their warring empires…but Jimmy Olsen’s still busy trying to solve his own murder! (Or rather, his decoy corpse’s murder.) It’s a typical day for Superman’s pal…

This sounds pure Silver Age ... Jimmy marrying a space princess. I can't wait.

And who did murder Jimmy?

I am going to guess his older brother.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #8
written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
art and cover by NICK DERINGTON
card stock variant cover by ANDY KUBERT

General Zod is on a mission to resurrect the Bottle City of Kandor, and he’s ready to obliterate anyone in his path! Deep within the ruins of an ancient temple, Ra’s al Ghul’s bid to save his Lazarus Pits from Kryptonian chaos has brought the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel into a brawl neither expected—or was prepared for! What can Batman and Superman possibly do to stop an army of Kandorian zombies? Find out in the conclusion of the epic “Kandor Compromise”!

Kandorian zombies? Looks like Zod is successful in dumping the dead of Kandor into a Lazarus pit.

I suppose the unsteady truce between Zod and the Els was bound to be short lived.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #5
written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS art and cover by RYAN SOOK
card stock variant cover by ALEX GARNER

DC’s far-flung future is happening right now! With the secret of Jon Kent revealed, the Legion of Super-Heroes is united to save New Earth from those who would destroy it. Will Aquaman’s lost trident be the key to New Earth’s demise? Plus, Mon-El comes clean about his connection to Jon, and Cosmic Boy and Ferro Lad find out they both have a crush on the same Legionnaire.

I love hearing Mon-El is there and has some connection to Jon. Perhaps he meets a future Jon in the past?

And a Ferro Lad name drop! Any guesses who he and Cos have a crush on? I don't think we can take an orientation as a given! So start dropping your guesses!

Anyways, I am looking forward to this month, if only because it is the finale of this Supergirl story. Enough 'Insane Clown Posse' wear for Kara!

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