(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Tyler Kirkham Several years ago, Batman put the Barrera family of Gotham City into hiding after rescuing them from an organization called the Ark. Now all but one of them has turned up dead... and Batman needs to locate Sofia Barrera before the wrong people get their hands on her-and her surprising power! And when Black Lightning, Katana, the Signal, and Orphan find out what Batman is really up to, their true loyalties will be called into question. Collects Batman and the Outsiders #1-7.

(W) Various, Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Dexter Soy, Various (CA) Alex Ross Learn how Carol Danvers made the step up from Avenger to Earth's Mightiest Hero! At last, the ace pilot turned costumed powerhouse takes on the legendary mantle of Captain Marvel - and forges a new legacy! But although Carol has a bright future, she can't walk away from a challenge from her past. It's a firefight in the sky as the Banshee Squadron makes its debut! Then, what does Monica Rambeau, the former Captain Marvel, make of Carol's new moniker? And who, exactly, are the Carol Corps? Plus: Shocking secrets abound in Captain Marvel's definitive origin as she faces a painful family reunion - and her full connection to the alien Kree stands revealed! A deadly weapon has been unleashed, and Carol's sleepy coastal hometown won't know what hit it! Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) #1-8 and #17, and THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL #1-5. Rated T+