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Young Justice – Comic Book Guide

GUIDES – COMIC BOOK GUIDE

Published monthly by DC Comics, the Young Justice comic series features new stories in continuity with the animated series the title is based on. The series will provide a closer at the young super-hero team, highlighting and expanding upon characters and events that have happened in assorted episodes of the Young Justice animated series. While not required reading for fans of Young Justice, the comic series will add more depth to the inhabitants of this animated world.

SERIES | MINI-SERIES | SPECIALS | COLLECTIONS


SERIES

YOUNG JUSTICE #0
     
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Mike Norton
The Story: Based on the upcoming hit animated show from Warner Bros. debuting on Cartoon Network! Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash and Aqualad star in this explosive issue kickstarting an all-new ongoing series! They’re four young superheroes learning how to be a team…and maybe doing a bit of growing up along the way – but only just a little bit! Animation writers Greg Wiesman (The BatmanGargoyles) and Kevin Hopps (The Spectacular Spider-ManSmurfs) join fan-favorite artist Mike Norton (Billy Batson and the Power of Shazam!) for this exciting new, all-ages title!
Release Date: January 19th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #1
     
Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art by: Mike Norton
The Story: Based on the highly anticipated, all-new hit animated show from Warner Bros. debuting in January on Cartoon Network! It’s moving-in day for Superboy and Miss Martian as they choose their rooms at their new headquarters! But the Boy of Steel is haunted by the Cave’s memories and strange visions of his past…
Release Date: February 16th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #2
     
Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art by: Mike Norton
The Story: Superboy discovers that an unwanted guest in the team’s cave is not really what he appears to be! Is the threat deadly to only The Boy of Steel – or is the enture Justice League in danger, as well? Superboy struggles to find the balance between fighting for himself and for the sake of others!
Release Date: March 16th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #3
     
Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art by: Mike Norton
The Story: Robin decides that Kid Flash and Aqualad and he should take on a mission without waiting for orders from Batman. Big Trouble could be waiting up ahead!
Release Date: April 20th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #4
     
Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art by: Mike Norton
The Story: A woman is targeted by a covert group of assassins! It’s Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad to the rescue, but can they save her from the combined menace of Hook and Black Spider? Only if they can escape from the deadly duo themselves! The junior heroes must prove they can work as a team and take on the menace of the League of Shadows at the same time!
Release Date: May 18th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #5
     
Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art by: Christopher Jones
The Story: Aqualad, Robin, Kid Flash, Superboy and Miss Martian are ready for their first mission as a team. To get to know each other better, they decide to trade stories around the campfire, revealing how they all started as crimefighters. Will this bring them together or underscore their differences?
Release Date: June 22nd, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #6
        
Written by: Art Balazar and Franco
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Mike Norton
The Story: Campfire bonding continues as the members of the team share their background stories as well as their hopes and fears. But when do these team-building exchanges cross over into TMI territory? How about when Superboy tells everyone how he’s thinking of taking out Superman?
Release Date: July 27th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #7
     
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: When night descends on Gotham City, Artemis takes to the streets. Prowling the rooftops and the alleyways for the first time, this teen archer has a choice to make: Will she fight on the side of the angels or follow a darker path?
Release Date: August 24th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #8
     
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones and Dan Davis
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: Can someone with Artemis’ pedigree really be a hero? A close encounter when the team takes action against the deadly android Amazo may give her the chance to prove herself – if she can survive the onslaught of Professor Ivo’s malevolent MONQIs!
Release Date: September 21st, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #9
     
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones and Dan Davis
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: The team is taking Espionage 101 from Captain Atom. Their class project is to solve a cold case that involves a forty-year-old murder mystery, a military conspiracy and a half-decent chance that none of them will come out alive.
Release Date: October 19th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #10
     
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: Captain Atom’s cold-case assignment is definitely heating up: The true killer has resurfaced to target anyone who might expose the truth about the murder of General Lemar back in 1968 – and that includes each and every member of the Team!
Release Date: November 16th, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #11
      
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: The spotlight turns to Robin, who must leave his teammates to fight alongside his crimefighting mentor, Batman. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Dynamic Duo as they face off against the Demon’s Head himself: Ra’s al Ghul!
Release Date: December 21st, 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #12
      
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Luciano Vecchio
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: There’s a new menace in Gotham City: a creature so strange – and so versatile – that not even the combined might of the entire Young Justice team can stand against it. Witness the origin of…Clayface!
Release Date: January 18th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #13
      
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: In Star City, Artemis is under arrest – and in Gotham City, it’s Clayface vs. the rest of the team in a battle they cannot win! Aqualad’s leadership is on the line, and a fateful choice must be made.
Release Date: February 15th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #14
      
Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: Aqualad visits Atlantis with Superboy and Miss Martian. But can they stop an insidious new menace that threatens to plunge the undersea kingdom into civil war?
Release Date: March 21st, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #15
      
Written by: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
The Story: Ocean-Master’s plan to purify Atlantis brings Aqualad to death’s door and forces his former schoolmates to choose sides. Can even Superboy and Ms. Martian help him?
Release Date: April 18th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #16
      
Written by: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Robin, Kid Flash and Artemis fight crime with their adult counterparts!
· Guest starring Batman, The Flash and Green Arrow!
· First part of a new storyline.
Release Date: May 30th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #17
     
Written by: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Kobra is back – and he’s scheming to become a god!
· Don’t miss the action as Robin, Kid Flash and Artemis tackle Mammoth and Shimmer!
· Guest-starring Batman, The Flash and Green Arrow!
Release Date: June 20th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #18
     
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· The team travels to Gorilla City!
· Someone is enhancing apes to create an army of warrior slaves!
· Don’t miss the origin of Gorilla City!
Release Date: July 18th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #19
      
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Luciano Vecchio
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· The Brain, Monsieur Mallah and The Ultra-Humanite have captured the team.
· What does Gorilla Grodd want with Miss Martian?
Release Date: August 29th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #20
      
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Following the animated series, it’s now five years later!
· Aliens have infiltrated the Earth!
· Nightwing’s new team includes Batgirl, Blue Beetle, Wonder Girl and Beast Boy!
Release Date: September 19th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #21
      
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Min Sung Ku
· Aliens have arrived on Earth-16!
· Superboy and five Justice Leaguers have been abducted!
· Metropolis is in danger!
· Enter: Brainiac
Release Date: October 17th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #22
      
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art and Cover by: Christopher Jones
· The Invasion continues!
· Earth’s greatest heroes are kidnapped by Kylstar!
· Brainiac has Metropolis under glass and Lex Luthor’s secret weapon is on the loose!
Release Date: November 21st, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #23
      
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art and Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Batgirl takes on Match-alone!
· Alpha Squad infiltrates Brainiac’s ship as it hovers above Metropolis!
· Superboy and the Justice League battle their captor, Kylstar!
Release Date: December 19th, 2012
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #24
          
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art and Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Deadshot attempts assassination!
· Batgirl fights alone against Match!
· Kylstar decimates Superboy and the Justice League!
· Nightwing’s team fails against Brainiac!
Release Date: January 23rd, 2013
Cover Price: $2.99

YOUNG JUSTICE #25
      
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art and Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Final Issue!
· The heroes make their last stand against Kylstar and Brainiac!
· Metropolis is still in danger, but now the entire planet risks destruction!
· Deadshot hits his target!
Release Date: February 20th, 2013
Cover Price: $2.99


MINI-SERIES

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #1 (of 6)



Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Variant covers by: Meghan Hetrick, Travis Mercer
Queen Perdita has been kidnapped! Mysterious armored assailants have snatched the Vlatavan royal out from beneath Bowhunter Security, leaving Green Arrow and Black Canary poisoned and comatose in the process! Now a rallying cry echoes around the globe, and across super-teams, to band together and rescue Perdita! Young Justice co-creator Greg Weisman and Christopher Jones bring you an action-packed follow-up to Young Justice: Phantoms that will rock the team to its core! Plus, each issue includes a bonus story detailing previously unseen adventures from past seasons of Young Justice!
DC Universe Infinite Release Date/Regular Digital: June 14, 2022
Director’s Cut Digital Release Date: July 14, 2022
Digital, Print Release Date: July 26, 2022
Cover Price: $3.99 US
Variant Cover Price: $4.99 US

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #2 (of 6)


Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Variant cover by: Meghan Hetrick
With Queen Perdita nowhere to be found, an APB has been sent across the planet! Now, in Markovia, the Infinitors have been assembled to track her down, but are the Infinitors to be trusted? How deep does this evil conspiracy run, and who will be able to unravel the web of deception in time?
DC Universe Infinite Release Date/Regular Digital: July 12, 2022
Director’s Cut Digital Release Date: August 11, 2022
Digital, Print Release Date: August 23, 2022
Cover Price: $3.99 US
Variant Cover Price: $4.99 US

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #3 (of 6)

Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Variant cover by: Meghan Hetrick
Hispanic Heritage Month variant cover by: Adrian Gutierrez
Queen Perdita has been rescued! Or has she? Beast Boy has his doubts, and soon his suspicions turn terrifyingly real. Nightwing and Robin, working across the globe from one another, come upon information that leads them to uncover the identity of the villain who’s been pulling the strings behind this kidnapping all along! Plus, take a trip into the past with another action-packed backup, starring Green Arrow!
DC Universe Infinite Release Date/Regular Digital: August 9, 2022
Director’s Cut Digital Release Date: September 8, 2022
Digital, Print Release Date: September 27, 2022
Cover Price: $3.99 US
Variant Cover Price: $4.99 US

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #4 (of 6)


Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Variant cover by: Meghan Hetrick
Black Adam variant cover by: Paul Renaud
The search for Queen Perdita continues and the conspiracy behind her abduction deepens as Lex Luthor’s involvement becomes apparent! Now the Outsiders and Gorilla Squad head to a Lexcorp robotics factory in Bialya to investigate further, and what they find will rock them to their core!
DC Universe Infinite Release Date/Regular Digital: September 11, 2022
Full “Director’s Cut” Digital Release Date: October 13, 2022
Print Release Date: October 25, 2022
Cover Price: $3.99 US
Variant Cover Price: $4.99 US

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #5 (of 6)


Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Variant cover by: Meghan Hetrick
Just as it seemed that Superboy was about to make some headway, enter a Kryptonite-laced Metallo! Will the team be able to finally achieve their goal and rescue Perdita, or will the Lexcorp robotics factory be their final resting place? Check out this penultimate chapter to find out!
DC Universe Infinite Release Date/Regular Digital: October 11, 2022
Full “Director’s Cut” Digital Release Date: November 10, 2022
Print Release Date: November 22, 2022
Cover Price: $3.99 US
Variant Cover Price: $4.99 US

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS #6 (of 6)

Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Variant cover by: Meghan Hetrick
You’ve witnessed teams across the globe band together in the name of a shared goal—through twists and turns, friendships and betrayals, they have held steady in their goal to rescue Queen Perdita from the foul conspiracy she has been ensnared in. And now, in our final issue, we ask the question…will they succeed? Find out in this dramatic, action-packed, and heart-wrenching finale!
DC Universe Infinite Release Date/Regular Digital: November 8, 2022
Full “Director’s Cut” Digital Release Date: December 8, 2022
Print Release Date: December 27, 2022
Cover Price: $3.99 US
Variant Cover Price: $4.99 US


SPECIALS

YOUNG JUSTICE / BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SUPER SAMPLER

Written by: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art by: Mike Norton
The Story: This super sampler is the perfect place to check out two sensational series from the DC Kids line, Young Justice and Batman: The Brave And The Bold, based on the popular animated series seen on Cartoon Network. It includes two exciting, all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy!
Release Date: May 7th, 2011
Cover Price: Free

YOUNG JUSTICE / GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SUPER SAMPLER

Written by: Art Baltazar, Franco, Various
Art by: Dario Brizuela, Art Baltazar, Various
The Story: This super sampler is the place to check out Green Lantern Adventures and Young Justice, two sensational new comic series from the DC Kids line based on Warner Bros. Animation’s popular Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice, featured on the upcoming DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network in 2012. The sampler includes two exciting, all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy. Plus, get a sneak-peek at the brand-new Superman Family Adventures monthly series from the Tiny Titans creative team!
Release Date: May 5th, 2012
Cover Price: Free

YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS #1 (of 2)
    
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art and Cover by: Christopher Jones
As Superboy and Miss Martian prepare for a new mission, the tension in their relationship affects the team. But with Psimon on the loose, they must pull it together!
Release Date: January 2nd, 2019
Cover Price: Free, exclusive to the DC Universe streaming service

YOUNG JUSTICE: OUTSIDERS #2 (of 2)
    
Written by: Greg Weisman
Art and Cover by: Christopher Jones
When her teammates get trapped in Psimon’s psychic loop, will Batgirl be able to free them? Or will Miss Martian have to break the spell on her own?
Release Date: January 3rd, 2019
Cover Price: Free, exclusive to the DC Universe streaming service


COLLECTIONS

YOUNG JUSTICE: VOLUME ONE

Written by: Art Balazar and Franco, Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Mike Norton, Christopher Jones and Dan Davis
Cover by: Mike Norton
The Story: In these stories from Young Justice #0-6, the team takes on The Joker, meets Snapper Carr and trades campfire tales of past battles alongside their crimefighter mentors.
Release Date: January 11th, 2012
Cover Price: $12.99

YOUNG JUSTICE: VOLUME TWO – TRAINING DAY

Written by: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones, Luciano Vecchio and Dan Davis
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian and Artemis defend Gotham City from Ra’s al Ghul and Clayface!
· Features issues #7-13 of the all ages series!
Release Date: November 14th, 2012
Cover Price: $12.99

YOUNG JUSTICE: VOLUME THREE – CREATURE FEATURES

Written by: Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones, Luciano Vecchio and Dan Davis
Cover by: Christopher Jones
· In this new collection, Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian and Artemis make their way to Atlantis to foil Ocean-Master’s plan to purify the underwater city.
· Collects Young Justice #14-19!
Release Date: February 13th, 2013
Cover Price: $12.99

YOUNG JUSTICE: VOLUME FOUR – INVASION

Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
In this action-packed collection from issues #20-25 of the all-ages series, Young Justice adds to its ranks in an effort to battle the impending invasion by The Collector of Worlds and Brainiac!
Release Date: December 11th, 2013
Cover Price: $12.99

YOUNG JUSTICE: THE ANIMATED SERIES – BOOK ONE: THE EARLY MISSIONS TP

Written by: Art Baltazar, Franco, Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Mike Norton, Christopher Jones
Cover by: Mike Norton
In this new trade collecting issues #0-13 of the 2011 series plus the 2011 Free Comic Book Day story, the Justice League needs a covert team that can operate on the sly, so who better than experienced crimefighters Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad? Together with Superboy and the crush-worthy shape-shifting alien Miss Martian, these teens are ready to stop being sidekicks and start taking down their own villains – like the League of Shadows and The Joker – all on their own.
Release Date: October 2nd, 2019
Cover Price: $24.99

YOUNG JUSTICE: THE ANIMATED SERIES – BOOK TWO: GROWING UP TP

Written by: Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps
Art by: Christopher Jones and Luciano Vecchio
Cover by: Christopher Jones
In these stories inspired by the hit animated TV series Young Justice, Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Miss Martian, and Artemis make their way to Atlantis to foil Ocean-Master’s plan to purify the underwater city. Then, the team must fight off the menace known as Kobra, as well as defeat an army of warrior gorillas in the dangerous Gorilla City! Plus, the Young Justice team adds to its ranks in an effort to battle the impending invasion by the Collector of Worlds, and one of the DC Universe’s favorite villains, Brainiac! Collects Young Justice #14-25.
Release Date: May 18th, 2021
Cover Price: $24.99

YOUNG JUSTICE: TARGETS TP

Written by: Greg Weisman
Art by: Christopher Jones
Cover by: Christopher Jones
Queen Perdita has been kidnapped! Mysterious armored assailants have snatched the Vlatavan royal out from beneath Bowhunter Security, leaving Green Arrow and Black Canary poisoned and comatose in the process! Now a rallying cry echoes around the globe, and across super-teams, to band together and rescue Perdita! Spinning directly out of the hit HBO Max show, this collection is a must-read for every Young Justice fan!
Release Date: July 18, 2023
Cover Price: $16.99



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