DC and Marvel: Must-Reads of May 2013

Today, I post up lists of DC and Marvel Hero comic book issues/one-shots I recommend you should check out in this month.

DC Comics

DC Releases of 5/01/2013

Action Comics (Vol. 2) No. 20: Superman battles Hybrid. Plus, discover some of the New 52's secrets of Lex Luthor.
Ame-Comi Girls (Vol. 2) No. 3: Enter the Ame-Comi Universe's Jade.
Aquaman (Vol. 7) No. 19: The Ice King (not to be connfused with the Adventure Time villain of th same name in case you're new to the DC Universe experience) takes over the Atlantean throne.
Earth 2 No. 12: As war is nearing, Dr. Fate gains followers from the Post-Flashpoint Earth-2's super-hero community.
Green Arrow (Vol. 5) No. 20: Komodo and the Outsiders have ruined Oliver Queen's life, not knowing that their deed may drive him to take drastic measures.
The Phantom Stranger (Vol. 4) No.8: As the Phantom Stranger explores his past, he learsn of the price of being part of the Trinity of Sin.
World's Finest (Vol. ) No. 12: Karen Starr/Power Girl returns to her Earth-2 Supergirl image, and must battle DeSaad when he terrorizes her tech empire.

DC Releases of 5/08/2013

Batman and Red Hood No. 20: Continues from Batman and Red Robin No. 19. Damian Al Ghul's/Robin III's demise in Batman, Incorporated (Vol. 2) push Bruce Wayne/Batman to the limits of his sanity, but will Jason Todd/Red Hood II save Bruce from going overboard or contribute to the Dark Knight's loss of sanity?
Deathstroke No. 20: Deathstroke battles his daughter Rose.
Green Lantern Corps (Vol. 3) No. 20: In a "Wrath of the First Lantern" aftermath event, the surviving Green Lantern agents must decide the future of the Corps' existence after dealing with the Guardians and the First Lantern.
Justice League of America (Vol. 3) No. 3: Witness the forming of a new Secret Society. Plus, who of the Society has the capability of assaulting the JLA from within?
Katana No. 4: Katana struggles to overcome the odds to restore the right path after her batle with Killer Croc.
Superboy (Vol. 6) No. 20: Kon-El/Superman decides to take his war against evil to a whole new level as "Blood and Steel" begins.

DC Releases of 5/15/2013

Batgirl (Vol. 4) No. 20: Barbara Gordon's/Batgirl's fight against her rother maybe over, but there's no time to recover as the female super-hero herself is forced into battle against The Ventriloquist.
Batwoman No. 20: Kate Kane/Batwoman finds herself fighting Bruce Wayne/Batman.
Birds of Prey (Vol. 2) No. 20: The idenity of the traitor against the Birds of Prey is revealed as Mr. Freeze continues his crusade against the Court of Owls.
Catwoman (Vol. 4) No. 20: Selina Kyle/Catwoman is about to learn that her membership in the Justice League of America may cost her her life.
Justice League of America's Vibe No. 4: Vibe Vs. Batman?
Legion of Super-Heroes (Vol. 7) No. 20: The Legion of Super-Heroes may not have enough power to stop the Fatal Five from bringing destruction across the galaxy.
Nightwing (Vol. 3) No. 20: How will Dick Grayson/Nightwing react to the resurection of an important person in his life after dealing with a number of recent deaths?
Red Hood and the Outlaws No. 20: Roy Harper/Arsenal and Kori/Starfire relive Jason Todd's memories, including those of his battle with the League of Assassins.
Supergirl (Vol. 6) No. 20: Karen Starr/Power Girl returns to her Supergirl identity. Plus, witness the connection between Earth-2's Kara Zor-L and Earth-0's/Prime-Earth's Kara Zor-El.
Wonder Woman (Vol. 4) No. 20: Wonder Woman learns the unfaithfulness of someone she thought she could count on before.

DC Releases of 5/22/2013

All-Star Western (Vol. 3) 20: Featuring a Jonah Hex adventure where future meets past.
Batman, Incorporated No. 12: Will the Bruce Wayne abandon his humanity due to his war against Talia Al Ghul, which cost Damian Al Ghul his life?
Batman: The Dark Knight (Vol. 2) No. 20: The Mad Hatter storyarc of the series reaches its conclusion.
The Flash (Vol. 4) No. 20: The Flash enters confrontation against Reverse Flash.
Green Lantern (Vol. 5) No. 20: The final battle against the First Lantern and the Guardians takes place.
Green Lantern: New Guardians No. 20: Kyle Rayner suffers the lost of control over the emotional spectrum due to tragic lost in the battle against the First Lantern.
Justice League (Vol. 2) No. : A revelation about Batman threatens the relationship between Superman and Wonder Woman as "Trinity War" is nearing.
Justice League Dark No. 20: The JLD try to recover the House of Mystery from Dr. Destiny, with Barry Allen/The Flash and Swam Thing guest-starring in this issue.
Red Lanterns No. 20: In another "Wrath of the First Lantern" aftermath tale, Atrocitus finally experienes peace for the first time in centuries, but what does this mean for the future of the Red Lanterns?
The Savage Hawkman No. 20: Hawkman transforms his Nth metal armor into a new beserker form. Plus, witness the identity of Blockbuster.
Superman (Vol. 3) No. 20: Hector Hammond seeks protection from Superman against the New God Orion.

DC Releases of 5/29/2013

The Adventures of Superman (Vol. 2) No. 1: Premier issue of an all-new comic series featuring stand-alone non-canon Superman stories.
Batman: The Dark Knight (Vol. 2) Annual 1: Scarecrow, and Hatter, and The Penguin form a team to take down Batman, but will their team work prove to be difficult for the Dark Knight to confront alone?
Earth 2 Annual 1: Meet the Post-Flashpoint Earth-2's new Batman.
Injustice: Gods Among Us No. 5: Batman's battle against Superman is about to take a turn for the worse (at least for the Dark Knight himself) as one of his own allies sides with the Man of Stel himself.
Justice League of America (Vol. 3) No. 4: The JLA learn the identity of the Secret Society's leader.
Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual 1: Roy Harper/Arsenal fights Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, only to learn that someone from their past is hunting for the both archer-type super-heroes.

Marvel Comics

Marvel Releases of 5/01/2013

Age of Ultron No. 7: Two heroes try to defeat Ultron by creating a new Marvel Universe.
Indestructible Hulk No. 7: It's Thor and Hulk Vs. Frost Giants, but Thor doesn't recognize Hulk.
Iron Man (Vol. 1) No. 258.1: The untold story of Amror Wars 2 begins.
Iron Man (Vol. 5) No. 9: Prelude to the event revealing the "Secret Origin of Tony Stark".
Iron Man: The Coming of the Melter: Does The Melter have what it takes to destroy Stark Industries with tech similar to Tony Stark's? Plus, featuring a reprint of Iron Man (Vol. 1) No. 72.
Thanos Rising No. 2

Marvel Releases of 5/08/2013

Avengers (Vol. 5) No. 11: While in Hong Kong, the Avengers learn the harm of playing gamble games in the spy business.
Avengers Assemble No. 15: Captain Britain's home gets caught in the "Age of Ultron" terror.
Avenging Spider-Man No. 20: SHIELD has The Chamelon imprisoned, but Spider-Man III wants him.
Alpha No. 4: Alpha teams up with Thor.
Iron Man (Vol. 1) No. 258.2: Part 2 of untold story of Amror Wars 2.
Secret Avengers (Vol. 2) No. 4: Hulk becomes a Secret Avengers.
Thor: God of Thunder No. 8: Enter the Girls of Thunder as the godbomb storyarc cntinues on.
Uncanny Avengers No. 8: The age of the Apocalypse Twins begins.

Marvel Releases of 5/15/2013

Age of Ultron No. 8
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man No. 23: Will Miles Morales allow tragedy drive him to hang up the costume?
Wolverine & the X-Men No. 29: Witness the Jean School School in Wolverine's future.

Marvel Releases of 5/22/2013

Deadpool (Vol. 3) No. 10: Deapool meets the Superior Spider-Man.
Fantastic Four (Vol. 4) No. 8: Ben Grimm visits Yancy Street in his human form.
Iron Man (Vol. 1) No. 258.3: Part 3 of the untold story of Amror Wars 2.
Scarlet Spider (Vol. 2) No. 17: Kaine the Scarlet Spider fights Wolverine.
The Superior Spider-Man No. 10: The Green Goblin is back, but with no Spider-Man in sight.
Ultimate Comics: Wolverine No. 4
Uncanny Avengers No. 8: Rogue learns the secret of the Apocalypse Twin's past during the "Age of Ultron" event.
Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 3) No. 6: What secrets does Magik possess since the departure of the Pheonix Force in Avengers Vs. X-Men?

Marvel Releases of 5/29/2013

Avenging Spider-Man No. 21: Spider-Man III allows Chameleon to run loose on the SHIELD Hellcarrier. Plus, Hulk guest-stars.
Dark Avengers No. 35: The final issue of this series reveals the secret of the Dark Earth.
Indestructible Hulk No. 8: Hulk and Thor will need aid in their crusade against the Frost Giants as those tyrants prepare for their assault on Earth.
Iron Man (Vol. 1) No. 258.4: The untold story of Armor Wars 2 concludes.
Savage Wolverine No. 5
Venom (Vol. 2) No. 35: Flash Thompson and his predecesscor Eddie Brock join forces to protect Philadelphia.
Wolverine & The X-Men No. 30: Wolverine and Rachel Summers embark on a search for the Hellfire Club as students are missing.
X-Men (Vol. 4) No. 1: The first issue of a new seies starring the female X-Men. In this issue, the X-Women try to protect an orphaned child who miight be the ticket to Earth's survival...or death.

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