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DC Comics Cancels Four 'New 52' Titles in August

The numbers speak and some low-selling titles are ending this summer.

It's always a bad feeling when you hear about comic titles getting canceled. While not every comic is for everyone, it's unfortunate when series have to come to an end due to sales. Especially when some of those comics are actually really good. Lack of promotion or word of mouth could be a factor.

It does put the accountability on the titles. If they can't perform, they simply won't be around. With the August solicitations for DC out today, it was revealed that four comics will be coming to an end. Some people wait for the trades to come out. It's important to support and talk about the books you dig. Spread the word and try to get your friends to read. Otherwise we'll obviously see more cancellations.

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DEMON KNIGHTS #23

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI

Art by CHAD HARDIN and WAYNE FAUCHER

Cover by HOWARD PORTER

On sale AUGUST 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

The Knights are running out of options as they try to protect the Holy Grail! Plus, the fate of the Black Diamond is revealed!

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DIAL H #15

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and DAN GREEN

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale AUGUST 7 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T+ • FINAL ISSUE

This extra-sized conclusion to the epic DIAL H series has all the answers you’ve been looking for, and more questions you didn’t even think to ask! Stay on the line! The entire universe is at stake!

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LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #23

Written by PAUL LEVITZ

Art and cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

On sale AUGUST 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

In this final issue, the Legion picks itself up after the brutal attack from the Fatal Five nearly destroyed civilization across the cosmos! While some Legionaires bury their dead, others fight for the future of the Legion against a society that now doesn’t trust them. Don’t miss surprises galore in this landmark issue drawn by Kevin Maguire as the true nature of the Legion is questioned—and the future of the DCU is changed in a way you’ll never expect!

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THRESHOLD #8

Written by KEITH GIFFEN

Art by TOM RANEY and PHIL WINSLADE

Backup story art by TIMOTHY GREEN II and JOSEPH SILVER

Cover by HOWARD PORTER

On sale AUGUST 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

The game is over for the Hunted! Who lives and who dies is sure to set the universe ablaze. Plus, a major villain emerges from the shadows!