OUTSIDERS (2009)

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott 'The Deep' part 2 of 6. Who are The Insiders, and what exactly are they searching for deep under the Earth's surface that could alter the future of mankind? As The Outsiders engage the first defensive circle of The Insiders, the newly formed team face a severe test as Geo-Force displays a unique perspective on how best to lead them in battle - and it doesn't sit well with Black Lightning. On sale March 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott 'The Deep' part 3 of 6! While The Outsiders find their hands full dealing with a new group called the Thrashers, a battle of the minds between Jack Ryder and his Creeper persona shakes the group to its core. And in the shadows, The Insiders make an offer to Deathstroke that he can't refuse. All this plus Owlman tries proving himself to the team! On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott 'The Deep' part 4 of 6. The Outsiders finally discover what The Insiders are searching for thanks to the help of a long lost being known only as 'The Outkast.' And the ensuing battle may take them to the very center of the earth itself! On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott Variant cover by JG Jones 'The Deep' part 5 of 6! With half of the Outsiders captured and the remaining members on the run, things have reached a boiling point for Alfred's new squad! And to make matters worse, Deathstroke the Terminator discovers he may have found a way to increase his amazing powers. Meanwhile, the search for the mysterious meteorite - and its strange connection to the Insiders - continues! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art and cover by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott 'The Deep' part 6! Against their will, the Outsiders help the Insiders find the last pieces of the meteorite which will restore the immortality of the Insiders once and for all. But a fateful choice has to be made by Geo-Force that will lead to a life-changing moment for him and Katana. Plus, more on the mysterious origins of Metamorpho and his connection to the Insiders. On sale July 22 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin Cover by Tom Mandrake 'The Hunting' begins here! With Arkham Asylum's most dangerous inmates running free, The Outsiders are charged with returning them to Gotham City - by whatever means necessary. Batman and Alfred split up the team in order to track down Killer Croc, Mr. Freeze and Clayface before the rogues kill again! On sale August 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin Cover by Tom Mandrake 'The Hunting' continues as Metamorpho, Black Lightning and Geoforce scour the globe to track down Clayface. But when tensions rise, Lighting and Geoforce will find themselves at odds over the control of the team. Plus, the Creeper and Man-Bat head down to the bayou to catch themselves a Killer Croc! On sale September 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten Cover by Tom Mandrake 'The Hunting' continues as Halo, Katana and The Creeper attempt to capture Killer Croc and return him to Gotham City before more dead bodies surface in the Louisiana swamps. But when Man-Bat joins the fight, will he side with the monster or the monster-hunters? On sale October 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten Cover by Tom Mandrake Prepare for another mind-blowing BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in. Spinning out of BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS, the dead rise to dine on the flesh of the living! It's brother vs. undead sister when Black Lantern Terra comes to claim the still-beating hearts of Geo-Force and the rest of the Outsiders! On sale November 18 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Fernando Pasarin & Jay Leisten Cover by Tom Mandrake The Outsiders' loved ones are returning from the grave in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in, and the stirring turn of events forces the team to make some difficult choices as they struggle to survive the night and stop the Black Lanterns. But the battle will be a dangerous one, and the repercussions of this issue will be felt throughout the next year! On sale December 16 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Dan DiDio Art by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Philip Tan After the horrifying events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Katana and Black Lightning are dispatched to deal with a terrifying disturbance on the open seas. Meanwhile, Geo-Force is recalled to Markovia to handle affairs of state. But when Prince Brion makes a deal with a certain Kryptonian to join the team, the Outsiders find themselves cast as enemies in the eyes of the world! Don't miss the debut of the all-new creative team of DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio and hot artist Philip Tan (BATMAN AND ROBIN, GREEN LANTERN)! On sale January 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"On sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by Dan DiDio •Art and cover by Philip Tan Geo-Force's actions put the Outsiders at the center of a political dispute that will have dramatic consequences for them and the entire Earth. Plus, the new Masters of Disaster pay a visit to Markovia, and they intend to stay true to their name..."

"On sale MARCH 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Written by Dan DiDio Art and cover by Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion It's the ultimate battle royal as team member faces off against team member! It's Geo-Force verses Black Lightning for the control - and the fate - of The Outsiders, and the team will never EVER be the same again!"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI Cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION When Looker returns, her bloodlust is strong - and so is the vampire-hunter hoping to drive a stake in her heart. Her only hope for survival is The Outsiders, who are still stranded in Markovia and struggling to determine whose side they're really on "

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU Due to their alliance with New Krypton, the Outsiders are 'enemies of the world,' and with Alfred unable to help, Black Lightning and team must turn to an unlikely source for aid in returning back into the United States. But the dangers there may be greater than the ones they face now."

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art and cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION The Great Divide continues! Separated by two continents and personal differences, the two Outsiders teams are pushed to their limits. Black Lightning, Owl Man and newest member Freight Train take on the combined might of Chemomorpho while Geo-Force and his army invade a neighboring country - only to come face-to-face with that country's defender, The Olympian! This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled. RESOLICIT On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION cover by PHILIP TAN With the team split in two and wanted for acts of war, The Outsiders find themselves fighting with one another in order to survive. While Geo-Force, Katana and the Eradicator build a new team in Markovia, Black Lightning, Owlman and Metamorpho find themselves at the home of an old friend who just happens to want Metamorpho dead! Plus, The Creeper faces off against a creature of the night! On sale AUGUST 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art and cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION The mystery of the vault is revealed as the horror of Geode is set loose on the streets of Markovia. And while the country prepares for war, Geo-Force must choose between protecting his armies from the might of The Olympian or re-uniting with a lost love. Plus, discover why Simon Stagg is doing all those horrible things to Black Lightning... On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by KEITH GIFFEN Cover by PHILIP TAN Geo-Force goes on the offensive and leads Markovia's army into battle, only to come face-to-face with the male Amazon known as The Olympian. Meanwhile, after narrowly escaping death at the hands of Simon Stagg, secrets are revealed as Freight Train leads Metamorpho and Owlman across the northern border into Canada in search of their missing teammate, Black Lightning."

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION Cover by PHILIP TAN Deep in the Pacific Northwest of Canada, Freight Train's origin is revealed as he battles for the life of Black Lightning against the equally unstoppable Shaggy Man. On sale DECEMBER 22 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by KEITH GIFFEN & MICK GRAY Cover by DAVE JOHNSON It's an unhappy homecoming for Black Lightning when his reunion with his daughters, Thunder and Lightning, brings his Outsiders into a direct confrontation with the Justice Society of America! On sale JANUARY 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by KEITH GIFFEN & MICK GRAY Cover by PHILIP TAN 'Reign of Doomsday' roars on from the pages of January's STEEL #1! In Markovia, the Eradicator struggles in battle against the murder-machine known as Doomsday! It's a fight to the death with the lives of Geo-Force, Katana, the Looker, Halo and the Olympian all hanging in the balance! Don't miss this brutal chapter as the 'Reign of Doomsday' storyline stomps toward an explosive summer event! Meanwhile, under arrest by the U.S. government, Black Lightning and his Outsiders team find their backs against the wall as they're forced to choose between a lifetime of imprisonment or leading an invasion of their former home base in Markovia! On sale FEBRUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by KEITH GIFFEN & SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by PHILIP TAN For the last year, tensions have been building between the two Outsiders teams - now it's all-out war! It's Outsider vs. Outsider as Geo-Force is finally pushed to the edge when he learns Black Lightning and his team have invaded Markovia in an attempt to overthrow Geo-Force's rule. It's a battle royal that not even Batman may be able to stop! On sale MARCH 23 • 32 pg, FC"

"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by KEITH GIFFEN and SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by PHILIP TAN As Black Lightning's team battles Geo-Force's team, Batman emerges from the shadows. And all are left wondering: Who is Veritas? "

"BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #40 Written by DAN DIDIO Art by KEITH GIFFEN and SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by PHILIP TAN Batman arrives in an attempt to unite Black Lightning's team with Geo-Force's for the final battle against Veritas. But as one teammate is lost and others leave, Batman must determine if it's time to disband The Outsiders forever. On sale MAY 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE • RATED T"