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ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people
responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller
(BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH)
team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've
never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these
classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head
spinning!
All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal
pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes.
Orphaned, **** Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to - no
one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat!
Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and
Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee &
Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%).
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck
ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH OVERSIZED HC
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN,
Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams
(SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the
oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN
#608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen
only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics
Magazine. The year-long "Hush" - an epic tale of friendship, trust,
and betrayal that spans a lifetime - reinvigorated the Dark Knight,
pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and
introducing his newest foe!
This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a
Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative
team!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 7 o Oversized, slipcased
hardcover o 372 pg, FC, $49.99 US
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Miller & Klaus Janson
Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1,
this collection presents the landmark 4-issue miniseries by Frank
Miller that redefined Batman for a new generation!
On sale July 27 o 224 pg, FC, $14.95 US o Relist
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN TP
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Miller & Lynn Varley
Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1,
this collection includes the complete 3-part sequel to Miller's THE
DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, plus sketches and more!
On sale July 27 o 256 pg, FC, $19.95 US o RELIST
BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli
Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1,
this collection presents the landmark miniseries with introductions by
Miller and Mazzucchelli, reproductions of original pencils,
promotional and unseen art, script pages and much more!
On sale July 27 o 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US o RELIST
BATMAN #642
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Chris Marrinan & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Jock
The Mad Hatter's implant is driving Killer Croc.well, mad! Can Batman
save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave?
And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial
retribution?
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #5 & 6
Written by Steve Englehart
Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin
The classic BATMAN creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers &
Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5,
Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend,
Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little
does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated - and her
new beau is the Batman!
And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a
decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage:
Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is
also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and
prevent the Joker from winning the election?
Issue #5 on sale July 7; issue #6 on sale July 27 o 5 and 6 of 6 32
pg, FC, $2.99 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #808
Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych
Art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill,
Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham
Part 8 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Paranoia and distrust. Certain
death. That's what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little
resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of "The Beast
Beneath" by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos!
On sale July 20 o 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATGIRL #66
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Andy Kuhn
Cover by Amanda Conner
In search of her mother's identity, Cassandra hits the open road! But
a quick rest stop leads to a furious, super-powered throwdown, as
Batgirl comes face-to-face with the leather-clad Verraco - the Road
Hog!
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #67
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Batman's battle with Hush for the life of Poison Ivy may be over, but
a surprising ramification to Bruce Wayne's life may publicly
compromise his secret identity! You must witness the shock ending to
believe it!
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #4
Written by Paul Jenkins
Art and cover by Sean Phillips
It's the other side of the coin, as artist Sean Phillips takes over
the intriguing 6-issue miniseries! After being beaten and left for
dead, Batman pieces together Two-Face's mad plan to poison the
inhabitants of Gotham City and liberate their "Mr. Hyde" personalities
once and for all! But can Batman save Gotham when he's one of the
infected?
On sale July 20 o 4 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #45
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Adam Hughes
The explosive new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O,
AQUAMAN), artist Pete Woods (ROBIN) and cover artist Adam Hughes
(WONDER WOMAN) continues to turn Selina Kyle's world upside-down!
Catwoman's unleashed something deadly into the environment - something
so horrible that S.T.A.R. Labs was keeping it under heavy guard. But
Catwoman was expecting anthrax, not one of her deadliest foes! Plus,
catch a first glimpse of Selina's snazzy new apartment!
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #193
Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson
Art and cover by Seth Fisher
Part 2 of the 5-part "Snow," by Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher!
Even Batman can't be everywhere, so he's recruited a strikeforce of
experts with their own disciplines. But will their expertise be enough
against the obsessed Mr. Freeze?
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #110
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
**** Grayson hasn't been in Blüdhaven since everything in his life
fell apart. Now, he must return to ensure the city's inner evil hasn't
taken over. But now that Blüdhaven is Robin's stomping grounds, the
Boy Wonder isn't sure he can trust anyone - including Nightwing!
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #32
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
Introducing new series penciller Kano (ACTION COMICS)!
Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all
the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham
belonging to.Robin? That means one thing: Batman's going to get
involved!
On sale June 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ROBIN #140
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Tim Drake's shadowy benefactor, The Veteran, invites Tim to join his
government-sponsored Black Ops team. Will Robin leave Batman's side to
join a very different - and very legal - crew? The answer may surprise
you! Meanwhile, a face from Robin's past continues to hunt him down.
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE TP
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING
#101-106! Learn the legendary history of **** Grayson and his life
after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids
Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new
crimefighter!
On sale July 27 o 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATGIRL: YEAR ONE TP
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE, a collection
presenting a look into the action-packed origin of the original
Batgirl! This volume features the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered
Barbara Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed
super-heroine.
On sale July 27 o 224 pg, FC, $17.95 US o Relist
YEAR ONE: BATMAN/RA'S AL GHUL #2
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Gulacy
Writer Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy
Palmiotti (CATWOMAN) conclude the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries
delving into the legacy of one of Batman's greatest foes! Ra's al Ghul
may be dead, but he has set something in motion that from people from
dying, and what started in Gotham City is spreading across the globe.
Batman must figure out how to undo what the death of Ra's has started,
even when the clues start pointing to a plan to return him to life!
On sale July 27 o Prestige Format o 2 of 2 o 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #21
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vine
Part 2 of the 6-part "With a Vengeance," by the fan-favorite team of
writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Are
Superman and Batman guilty of murder? The Maximums certainly think so
- and where they come from, it's an eye for an eye! The battle of the
century continues as The World's Finest duo take on the super squad of
avenging heroes - to the death! Join Superman/Batman's original
creative team supreme for what's certain to be the most talked-about
event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited.
All previous orders are cancelled.
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP
Written by Greg Rucka and Geoff Johns
Art by Matthew Clark, Rags Morales, Michael Bair and others
Cover by Ian Churchill
Collecting ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633-638, plus the lead story from
SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004! As Lois recovers from her Mid-east ordeal,
Superman gets a visit from Mr. Mxyzptlk and receives harsh words from
Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS!
On sale July 7 o 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson and various
Cover by Gene Ha
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP, this
volume collects the two backup stories from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
#625-626, plus issues #627-632 and Secret Files Profile Pages.
Superman is challenged when a powerful Replikon arrives for a fight!
On sale July 7 o 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US o Relist
SUPERMAN #219
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Part 1 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the Superman
books and WONDER WOMAN #219 and featuring the return of Superman's
deadliest enemies! Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel's secrets,
and he's putting that knowledge to use in a lethal fashion. Is
Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity?
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #829
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Byrne
In Part 2 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," Superman battles Darkseid in a
fight for his life! And the Man of Steel is even pitted against his
allies in the JLA as he struggles to defeat his foe and keep his loved
ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain behind it all?
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
Part 3 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the July-shipping
Superman titles and WONDER WOMAN #219! As Darkseid and Granny Goodness
amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take
matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner?
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
WONDER WOMAN #219
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by J.G. Jones
The 4-part "Sacrifice" leaps from the Superman titles to its stunning
conclusion in WONDER WOMAN, as the Man of Steel turns his attention
toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder Woman deadset against
Superman's plan to even the score, the two heroes collide in an event
that will send shock waves throughout the DCU!
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Don't miss this gorgeously illustrated hardcover volume collecting the
conclusion of the stellar storyline by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS)
and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN) from SUPERMAN #210-215!
Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly
vanished without a trace - including the love of his life, Lois Lane -
only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to
getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble
with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman
comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been
responsible for turning his life upside-down!
This volume also features an afterword and new cover by Jim Lee.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 10 o 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US
LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #5
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
The startling conclusion of the 5-part miniseries! With all the pieces
in place, Luthor sets his plan in motion to rid the Earth of the alien
menace known as Superman. But what role does a loser like the Toyman
play in the grand scheme of things? And if his plan fails, can Luthor
rely on the one thing that's kept him going: hope?
On sale July 27 o 5 of 5 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC, this
dust-jacketed volume collects SUPERMAN #204-208, plus sketchbook
material and a cover by Lee! How does the Man of Steel contend with a
cataclysmic event that leaves half of Earth's population gone without
a trace?
On sale July 7 o 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US o Relist
AQUAMAN #32
Written by John Arcudi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with all the
power, resources and legal protection of a mutinational corporation
behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegoans to Atlantis -
but they may wish they'd never come!
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #84
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Adriana Melo & Kevin Conrad
The mission to Singapore blows up as a Bird's health breaks down! Back
home, the Huntress becomes the hunted as she and her new allies find
themselves in the crosshairs!
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #5
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Nekros
Cover by Byrne
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood,
who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again!
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BREACH #7
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Martin
It's the fallout from the Rifter incursion into New York State, and
things aren't looking good for Breach! To make things worse, he has
to save one of the people he can trust the least!
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DAY OF VENGEANCE #4
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS is
rocked by the awesome might of some of the DCU's most powerful beings!
If the combined power of Shazam and the Shadowpact isn't enough to
take down the Spectre, what will be? Does Detective Chimp have the
answer?
On sale July 20 o 4 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by José Luis García-López & George Pérez
Cover by Jimenez & Pérez
The 4-part miniseries by Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLD, WONDER WOMAN), José
Luis García-López (ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION) & George Pérez (NEW TEEN
TITANS, WONDER WOMAN) continues! A cosmic commute to an otherworldly
battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face
with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There's just one problem:
She's not the Donna they remember!
On sale July 7 o 2 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DOOM PATROL #14
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Terry Austin
Cover by Byrne
Reuniting the classic art team of Byrne & Austin! Robotman's attempts
to alter his past have backfired, sending him through alternate
realities where he encounters various Doom Patrols, a younger version
of the JLA, and the evil Monsieur. Mallah and the Brain! Can
Elasti-Girl save him?
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FIRESTORM #15
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley
"Secret Origins," Part 1 of 2! Firestorm's settling into his new life
and job at S.T.A.R. Labs Detroit when a new villain crashes into town
seeking revenge: The Pionic Man! What strange link does this new
menace have to Firestorm, and can our hero defeat a man made of the
primal forces of the universe?
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN ARROW #52
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 4-part "Heading into the Light," spinning out of the
events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Green Arrow faces off against an old
villain who's suddenly become much more deadly. His name is Doctor
Light, and he wants revenge on the heroes who violated his mind!
Guest-starring Black Lightning and the JLA!
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE FLASH #224
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay
Do not miss the unbelievable penultimate chapter of the 6-part "Rogue
War," guest-starring Jay Garrick and Kid Flash! The Flash is torn
through time as the War takes an unexpected twist, and Wally relives
his life through Zoom's twisted eyes. Plus, the Rogues are approached
by a new ally.
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Howard Porter & Livesay
Cover by Michael Turner
A thrilling new volume collecting THE FLASH #207-211 and #213-217! The
Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision
from Barry Allen's past is revealed, leading Wally to make some
difficult choices of his own.
On sale July 20 o 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US
THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN TP
Written by Mark Waid
Art by
Cover by
Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN; this
volume collects the now-classic story from THE FLASH #73-74 of Barry
Allen's miraculous return! Guest-starring Jay Garrick, Johhny Quick,
and Max Mercury!
On sale July 20 o 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US o RELIST
GREEN LANTERN #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
The unbelievable conclusion of the 3-part "No Fear," by writer Geoff
Johns (JSA, THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) and artists Carlos Pacheco & Jesus
Merino (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, ARROWSMITH)! There's a new Manhunter in town,
claiming sector 2814 is under his jurisdiction. But when Green Lantern
discovers the true nature of the android's mission, it's up to Hal
Jordan to shut it down! Plus, Black Hand is back in action - and he's
out for revenge!
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HAWKMAN #42
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose
In the wake of Hawkman's murder, St. Roch is overrun by crime - and
Hawkgirl is unaware of how close she is to death at the hands of the
newly resurrected Pilgrim! Plus, Golden Eagle makes a fateful decision
about his future.
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE HUMAN RACE #5
Written by Ben Raab
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Ulysses has an old girlfriend, and Nymph doesn't like her one bit.with
good reason! Meanwhile, Paracelsus has more to throw at Delta Chi
Delta.
On sale July 20 o 5 of 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people
responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller
(BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH)
team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've
never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these
classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head
spinning!
All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal
pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes.
Orphaned, **** Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to - no
one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat!
Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and
Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee &
Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%).
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck
ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH OVERSIZED HC
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN,
Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams
(SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the
oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN
#608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen
only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics
Magazine. The year-long "Hush" - an epic tale of friendship, trust,
and betrayal that spans a lifetime - reinvigorated the Dark Knight,
pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and
introducing his newest foe!
This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a
Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative
team!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 7 o Oversized, slipcased
hardcover o 372 pg, FC, $49.99 US
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Miller & Klaus Janson
Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1,
this collection presents the landmark 4-issue miniseries by Frank
Miller that redefined Batman for a new generation!
On sale July 27 o 224 pg, FC, $14.95 US o Relist
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN TP
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Miller & Lynn Varley
Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1,
this collection includes the complete 3-part sequel to Miller's THE
DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, plus sketches and more!
On sale July 27 o 256 pg, FC, $19.95 US o RELIST
BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli
Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1,
this collection presents the landmark miniseries with introductions by
Miller and Mazzucchelli, reproductions of original pencils,
promotional and unseen art, script pages and much more!
On sale July 27 o 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US o RELIST
BATMAN #642
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Chris Marrinan & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Jock
The Mad Hatter's implant is driving Killer Croc.well, mad! Can Batman
save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave?
And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial
retribution?
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #5 & 6
Written by Steve Englehart
Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin
The classic BATMAN creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers &
Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5,
Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend,
Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little
does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated - and her
new beau is the Batman!
And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a
decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage:
Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is
also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and
prevent the Joker from winning the election?
Issue #5 on sale July 7; issue #6 on sale July 27 o 5 and 6 of 6 32
pg, FC, $2.99 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #808
Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych
Art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill,
Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham
Part 8 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Paranoia and distrust. Certain
death. That's what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little
resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of "The Beast
Beneath" by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos!
On sale July 20 o 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATGIRL #66
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Andy Kuhn
Cover by Amanda Conner
In search of her mother's identity, Cassandra hits the open road! But
a quick rest stop leads to a furious, super-powered throwdown, as
Batgirl comes face-to-face with the leather-clad Verraco - the Road
Hog!
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #67
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Batman's battle with Hush for the life of Poison Ivy may be over, but
a surprising ramification to Bruce Wayne's life may publicly
compromise his secret identity! You must witness the shock ending to
believe it!
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #4
Written by Paul Jenkins
Art and cover by Sean Phillips
It's the other side of the coin, as artist Sean Phillips takes over
the intriguing 6-issue miniseries! After being beaten and left for
dead, Batman pieces together Two-Face's mad plan to poison the
inhabitants of Gotham City and liberate their "Mr. Hyde" personalities
once and for all! But can Batman save Gotham when he's one of the
infected?
On sale July 20 o 4 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #45
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Adam Hughes
The explosive new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O,
AQUAMAN), artist Pete Woods (ROBIN) and cover artist Adam Hughes
(WONDER WOMAN) continues to turn Selina Kyle's world upside-down!
Catwoman's unleashed something deadly into the environment - something
so horrible that S.T.A.R. Labs was keeping it under heavy guard. But
Catwoman was expecting anthrax, not one of her deadliest foes! Plus,
catch a first glimpse of Selina's snazzy new apartment!
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #193
Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson
Art and cover by Seth Fisher
Part 2 of the 5-part "Snow," by Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher!
Even Batman can't be everywhere, so he's recruited a strikeforce of
experts with their own disciplines. But will their expertise be enough
against the obsessed Mr. Freeze?
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #110
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
**** Grayson hasn't been in Blüdhaven since everything in his life
fell apart. Now, he must return to ensure the city's inner evil hasn't
taken over. But now that Blüdhaven is Robin's stomping grounds, the
Boy Wonder isn't sure he can trust anyone - including Nightwing!
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #32
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
Introducing new series penciller Kano (ACTION COMICS)!
Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all
the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham
belonging to.Robin? That means one thing: Batman's going to get
involved!
On sale June 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ROBIN #140
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Tim Drake's shadowy benefactor, The Veteran, invites Tim to join his
government-sponsored Black Ops team. Will Robin leave Batman's side to
join a very different - and very legal - crew? The answer may surprise
you! Meanwhile, a face from Robin's past continues to hunt him down.
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE TP
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING
#101-106! Learn the legendary history of **** Grayson and his life
after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids
Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new
crimefighter!
On sale July 27 o 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATGIRL: YEAR ONE TP
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE, a collection
presenting a look into the action-packed origin of the original
Batgirl! This volume features the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered
Barbara Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed
super-heroine.
On sale July 27 o 224 pg, FC, $17.95 US o Relist
YEAR ONE: BATMAN/RA'S AL GHUL #2
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Gulacy
Writer Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy
Palmiotti (CATWOMAN) conclude the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries
delving into the legacy of one of Batman's greatest foes! Ra's al Ghul
may be dead, but he has set something in motion that from people from
dying, and what started in Gotham City is spreading across the globe.
Batman must figure out how to undo what the death of Ra's has started,
even when the clues start pointing to a plan to return him to life!
On sale July 27 o Prestige Format o 2 of 2 o 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #21
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vine
Part 2 of the 6-part "With a Vengeance," by the fan-favorite team of
writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Are
Superman and Batman guilty of murder? The Maximums certainly think so
- and where they come from, it's an eye for an eye! The battle of the
century continues as The World's Finest duo take on the super squad of
avenging heroes - to the death! Join Superman/Batman's original
creative team supreme for what's certain to be the most talked-about
event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited.
All previous orders are cancelled.
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP
Written by Greg Rucka and Geoff Johns
Art by Matthew Clark, Rags Morales, Michael Bair and others
Cover by Ian Churchill
Collecting ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633-638, plus the lead story from
SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004! As Lois recovers from her Mid-east ordeal,
Superman gets a visit from Mr. Mxyzptlk and receives harsh words from
Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS!
On sale July 7 o 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson and various
Cover by Gene Ha
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP, this
volume collects the two backup stories from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN
#625-626, plus issues #627-632 and Secret Files Profile Pages.
Superman is challenged when a powerful Replikon arrives for a fight!
On sale July 7 o 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US o Relist
SUPERMAN #219
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Part 1 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the Superman
books and WONDER WOMAN #219 and featuring the return of Superman's
deadliest enemies! Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel's secrets,
and he's putting that knowledge to use in a lethal fashion. Is
Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity?
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #829
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Byrne
In Part 2 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," Superman battles Darkseid in a
fight for his life! And the Man of Steel is even pitted against his
allies in the JLA as he struggles to defeat his foe and keep his loved
ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain behind it all?
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
Part 3 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the July-shipping
Superman titles and WONDER WOMAN #219! As Darkseid and Granny Goodness
amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take
matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner?
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
WONDER WOMAN #219
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by J.G. Jones
The 4-part "Sacrifice" leaps from the Superman titles to its stunning
conclusion in WONDER WOMAN, as the Man of Steel turns his attention
toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder Woman deadset against
Superman's plan to even the score, the two heroes collide in an event
that will send shock waves throughout the DCU!
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Don't miss this gorgeously illustrated hardcover volume collecting the
conclusion of the stellar storyline by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS)
and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN) from SUPERMAN #210-215!
Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly
vanished without a trace - including the love of his life, Lois Lane -
only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to
getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble
with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman
comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been
responsible for turning his life upside-down!
This volume also features an afterword and new cover by Jim Lee.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 10 o 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US
LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #5
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
The startling conclusion of the 5-part miniseries! With all the pieces
in place, Luthor sets his plan in motion to rid the Earth of the alien
menace known as Superman. But what role does a loser like the Toyman
play in the grand scheme of things? And if his plan fails, can Luthor
rely on the one thing that's kept him going: hope?
On sale July 27 o 5 of 5 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC, this
dust-jacketed volume collects SUPERMAN #204-208, plus sketchbook
material and a cover by Lee! How does the Man of Steel contend with a
cataclysmic event that leaves half of Earth's population gone without
a trace?
On sale July 7 o 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US o Relist
AQUAMAN #32
Written by John Arcudi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with all the
power, resources and legal protection of a mutinational corporation
behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegoans to Atlantis -
but they may wish they'd never come!
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #84
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Adriana Melo & Kevin Conrad
The mission to Singapore blows up as a Bird's health breaks down! Back
home, the Huntress becomes the hunted as she and her new allies find
themselves in the crosshairs!
On sale July 20 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #5
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Nekros
Cover by Byrne
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood,
who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again!
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BREACH #7
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Martin
It's the fallout from the Rifter incursion into New York State, and
things aren't looking good for Breach! To make things worse, he has
to save one of the people he can trust the least!
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DAY OF VENGEANCE #4
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS is
rocked by the awesome might of some of the DCU's most powerful beings!
If the combined power of Shazam and the Shadowpact isn't enough to
take down the Spectre, what will be? Does Detective Chimp have the
answer?
On sale July 20 o 4 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by José Luis García-López & George Pérez
Cover by Jimenez & Pérez
The 4-part miniseries by Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLD, WONDER WOMAN), José
Luis García-López (ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION) & George Pérez (NEW TEEN
TITANS, WONDER WOMAN) continues! A cosmic commute to an otherworldly
battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face
with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There's just one problem:
She's not the Donna they remember!
On sale July 7 o 2 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DOOM PATROL #14
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Terry Austin
Cover by Byrne
Reuniting the classic art team of Byrne & Austin! Robotman's attempts
to alter his past have backfired, sending him through alternate
realities where he encounters various Doom Patrols, a younger version
of the JLA, and the evil Monsieur. Mallah and the Brain! Can
Elasti-Girl save him?
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FIRESTORM #15
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley
"Secret Origins," Part 1 of 2! Firestorm's settling into his new life
and job at S.T.A.R. Labs Detroit when a new villain crashes into town
seeking revenge: The Pionic Man! What strange link does this new
menace have to Firestorm, and can our hero defeat a man made of the
primal forces of the universe?
On sale July 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN ARROW #52
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 4-part "Heading into the Light," spinning out of the
events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Green Arrow faces off against an old
villain who's suddenly become much more deadly. His name is Doctor
Light, and he wants revenge on the heroes who violated his mind!
Guest-starring Black Lightning and the JLA!
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE FLASH #224
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay
Do not miss the unbelievable penultimate chapter of the 6-part "Rogue
War," guest-starring Jay Garrick and Kid Flash! The Flash is torn
through time as the War takes an unexpected twist, and Wally relives
his life through Zoom's twisted eyes. Plus, the Rogues are approached
by a new ally.
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Howard Porter & Livesay
Cover by Michael Turner
A thrilling new volume collecting THE FLASH #207-211 and #213-217! The
Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision
from Barry Allen's past is revealed, leading Wally to make some
difficult choices of his own.
On sale July 20 o 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US
THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN TP
Written by Mark Waid
Art by
Cover by
Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN; this
volume collects the now-classic story from THE FLASH #73-74 of Barry
Allen's miraculous return! Guest-starring Jay Garrick, Johhny Quick,
and Max Mercury!
On sale July 20 o 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US o RELIST
GREEN LANTERN #3
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
The unbelievable conclusion of the 3-part "No Fear," by writer Geoff
Johns (JSA, THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) and artists Carlos Pacheco & Jesus
Merino (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, ARROWSMITH)! There's a new Manhunter in town,
claiming sector 2814 is under his jurisdiction. But when Green Lantern
discovers the true nature of the android's mission, it's up to Hal
Jordan to shut it down! Plus, Black Hand is back in action - and he's
out for revenge!
On sale July 27 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HAWKMAN #42
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose
In the wake of Hawkman's murder, St. Roch is overrun by crime - and
Hawkgirl is unaware of how close she is to death at the hands of the
newly resurrected Pilgrim! Plus, Golden Eagle makes a fateful decision
about his future.
On sale July 13 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE HUMAN RACE #5
Written by Ben Raab
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Ulysses has an old girlfriend, and Nymph doesn't like her one bit.with
good reason! Meanwhile, Paracelsus has more to throw at Delta Chi
Delta.
On sale July 20 o 5 of 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US