If you've been wondering what Clark did before becoming Superman and how he met Lois in the 'New 52,' this is where you'll find out. Plus, more on the 'Forgotten Superman.'

The Eaters by Peter Milligan and Dean Ormston. Jonah Hex : Riders of the Worm and Such by Joe R. Lansdale, Timothy Truman, and Sam Glanzman. Preacher by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. Ghostdancing by Jamie Delano and Richard Case. Artist's Jam: a 2 page article in which different artists show who their creative muse is (this article is not a preview and is exclusive to this title). Hellblazer by Paul Jenkins and Sean Philips (reprints 3 pages from Hellblazer #89). Goddess by Garth Ennis and Phil Winslade. Hexy (a brand new Invisibles story with King Mob) by Grant Morrison and Duncan Fegredo. A 1 page montage of covers from Jonah Hex, Eaters and Hellblazer.

The DCU spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman--a year in which the fate of the world hung in the balance! Now Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid deliver the thrilling tale of the heroes who protected the planet in their absence in this best-selling series.