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 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!

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 comics the publisher has ever seen and created popular characters Jessica Jones and Miles Morales. He is also known for his contributions to the crime/noir genre with creator-owned works for his Jinxworld imprint.

In 2018 Brian moved to DC, where he made his DC debut in the landmark Action Comics #1000. He currently writes Superman and Action Comics as well as original series under the Jinxworld banner, and a custom line of comics called Wonder Comics, focusing on young heroes as the protagonists. He currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with his family.