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  • Published: 20 September 2022
  • ISBN: 9781779505798
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $32.99

Checkmate



The sequel to 2019's hit mystery Event Leviathan arrives, as unlikely allies unite to take on the DC Universe's deadliest threat!

The sequel to 2019's hit mystery Event Leviathan arrives, as unlikely allies unite to take on the DC Universe's deadliest threat!

The award-winning team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev are back with Event Leviathan: Checkmate, the sequel to the hit 2019 mystery that upended the DC Universe!

Leviathan has agents and acolytes all over the world--but what is the secret behind its power? The planet's last, best hope to infiltrate Leviathan may be a motley collection of spymasters, now teamed up to try to take back the world that was stolen from under us all! Green Arrow, the Question, Talia al Ghul, and other unlikely allies converge to tackle Leviathan as members of the new Checkmate--but who is the surprise hero behind this team? Big clues to the future of the DC Universe start here!

  • Published: 20 September 2022
  • ISBN: 9781779505798
  • Imprint: DC Comics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $32.99

About the author

Brian Michael Bendis

Brian Michael Bendis is an award-winning comics creator, New York Times bestseller and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. In his 20 years at Marvel Comics, he produced some of the greatest graphic novels the publisher has ever seen, including Daredevil, Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, House of M, Secret Invasion, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Alias, All-New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Guardians of The Galaxy and many more. Bendis is also known for his the creator-owned works, including Powers, Scarlet, Brilliant, Goldfish, Fire, Jinx and Torso. He lives in Portland, OR with his family.

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