In summer 2018, Walmart shoppers will receive a personal invitation to discover the lore behind their favorite DC experiences as DC Entertainment announced that a series of giant monthly comics will be sold exclusively in more than 3,000 participating Walmart stores around the country.

Available for $4.99, each 100-page anthology features all-new stories written exclusively for these books by some of DC’s top creative talents, including Tom King (Batman), Dan Jurgens (Action Comics), Brian Michael Bendis (Superman), Andy Kubert (New Challengers), and others. Each title will also include additional story arcs drawn from popular DC eras such as the New 52, Rebirth, and the New Age of DC Heroes.

Each of the four titles – Superman Giant, Justice League of America Giant, Batman Giant, and Teen Titans Giant – will arrive in stores by July 1. Beginning in August, the Superman and Justice League titles will arrive in week one of each month, with the second pair, Batman and Teen Titans, arriving approximately two weeks later.

“We are extraordinarily excited about working with Walmart to expand the reach of our books,” said DC Publisher Dan DiDio. “These new monthly books combine new and accessible stories with reprints of classic comic series. It’s a great way for new readers to get into comics and follow the characters they’ve grown to love in TV and film.”

Superman Giant #1 features chapter one of the two-part “Endurance,” an original story written by Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn) with art by Tom Derenick (Cyborg). The Daily Planet sends Clark Kent to Tornado Alley to do a story on the area, but when the storm hits, it turns out that this mild-mannered reporter is more helpful as Superman.

The issue also includes The Terrifics #1, which follows Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man, and Phantom Girl; Green Lantern #1 launching the popular three-part story “No Fear”; and Superman/Batman #1, featuring the well known story arc, “Public Enemies.” 

September’s Superman Giant #3 features Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King’s first return to the Man of Steel since his poignant and heartfelt tribute story, “For Tomorrow,” in the pages of Action Comics #1000. Together with DC Master Class artist Andy Kubert, this powerhouse team will take readers on a new 12-part adventure titled “Up in the Sky.” When a little girl is kidnapped and taken from Earth, Superman embarks on a galaxy-spanning mission to find the perpetrators...but has to decide what lengths he will go to in order to save one life.

Teen Titans Giant #1 includes the original six-part Teen Titans story by Dan Jurgens with art by Scot Eaton, Wayne Faucher, and Jim Charalampidis. When the Teen Titans’ dinner is interrupted by the Disruptor, the battle spills onto the streets of San Francisco, putting its citizens at risk, while H.I.V.E. uses this distraction to begin their plan for world conquest.

Additional issue 1 stories include Super Sons #1 from DC’s Rebirth event, Sideways #1 introducing high schooler turned superhero Derek James, and Teen Titans #1 which welcomes a new roster of young heroes to train to defend humanity – Wonder Girl, Impulse, and Superboy. 

Batman Giant #1, a new story by Palmiotti and Patrick “Patch” Zircher, follows Batman on the case of a missing girl in “One More Chance.” Batman is the world’s greatest detective, but what happens when the trail in his newest case leads him back to a place from his past that he never expected to revisit? Batman Giant #1 also includes Batman #608 which begins the popular Batman: Hush storyline, as well as DC’s New 52 Nightwing #1 and Harley Quinn #1. 

Beginning with Batman Giant #3 in September, superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis makes his DC debut on the Dark Knight with a 12-part story, “Universe.” Batman’s run-in with the Riddler leads the Caped Crusader into a mystery that spans the globe.

Justice League of America Giant #1 shines the spotlight on Wonder Woman in “The Conversion.” This new story is led by Nightwing writer Tim Seeley and artists Rick Leonardi and Steve Buccellato. In this single-issue story, Wonder Woman comes face to face with Ares, god of war – who sees her as a promising new recruit. This giant also includes New 52’s Justice League #1, The Flash #1, and Aquaman #1. 

Issue 3 begins another original 12-part Wonder Woman story by Harley Quinn co-writers Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti called “Come Back to Me.” When Steve Trevor’s plane crashes on an island outside of time itself, it’s up to Wonder Woman to rescue him from this mysterious land, full of monsters, dinosaurs, and some very surprising citizens.

Walmart’s online store finder can be used to locate stores that have DC’s giant 100-page comic books.