DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN
DETECTIVE COMICS #795
BATMAN #629
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #180
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #54
BATGIRL #53
BATMAN ADVENTURES #15
BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 1: ROGUES’ GALLERY TP
BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2: SHADOWS & MASKS TP
BATMAN: BROKEN CITY HC
BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION #2 (of 5)
BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY #3 (of 3)
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 HC
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 HC — relist
BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN TP — relist
BIRDS OF PREY #68
CATWOMAN #32
GOTHAM CENTRAL #20
NIGHTWING #94
ROBIN #127
SCRATCH #1 (of 5)
DETECTIVE COMICS #795
Written by Andersen Gabrych; art by Pete Woods, Nathan Massengill, Brad Walker and Troy Nixey; cover by Tim Sale
In stores June 2. The thrilling conclusion of “The Rotting” finds Batman and Tarantula facing off against…Orpheus? Why would the hero of The Hill attack the Dark Knight? And what pestilent plan is Kafka plotting for Gotham City? Plus, Part 1 of "Polished Stone." Orpheus has been fighting to gain control of The Hill in Gotham City, but he can't do it alone. With a little help from Batman and Green Arrow, a face from the past is brought back like you've never seen her before!
FC, 40 pg. $2.95
BATMAN #629
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend; painted cover by Matt Wagner
In stores June 30. Part 4 of the 5-issue “As the Crow Flies,” by the all-star team of Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, GREEN LANTERN) Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend (WILDCATS VERSION 3.0)! Batman has been gassed by the nightmarish Scarebeast! What effects will the toxin have on the Dark Knight? Will he be able to escape the monster? Even if he escapes, how will Batman ever regain his sanity?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #180
Written by Dylan Horrocks; Ramon Bachs and John Holdridge; cover by Tom Fowler
In stores June 9. Batman and Oracle are trying to solve a string of murders that leads to a part of Gotham City no one knew existed! And while Batman dodges bullets and cracks skulls on the streets, Oracle's hunt brings her into a virtual world filled with her biggest dreams and her worst nightmares…a utopia that’s being tainted by the real world.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #54
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Al Barrionuevo, Francis Portela, Javier Pina and Jimmy Palmiotti; cover by Lee Bermejo
In stores June 16. The Joker is back in a tale that will change the way the world thinks of him! Everyone thinks the Joker is too insane to be afraid of anything. But this issue dredges up the messiest parts of the Joker's past — events that send chills up even his spine.
FC, 40 pg. $2.95
BATGIRL #53
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Dave Ross and Jesse Delperdang; cover by James Jean
In stores June 30. Batgirl and the new Robin vs. the Penguin! This issue features the historic first team-up of Cassandra Cain and the new Girl Wonder! And their first foe is one of Batman’s deadliest baddies: the sinister and crafty Penguin! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BATMAN ADVENTURES #15
Written by Jason Hall; art by Kelsey Shannon and Terry Beatty; cover by Shannon
In stores June 16. Mr. Freeze goes on the run after trying to kill a romantic rival, but does the crime truly have his cold-blooded touch? Plus, the Eskimo boy Koonak tells the story of how Freeze became the father he never had.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 1: ROGUES’ GALLERY TP
Written by Ty Templeton, Dan Slott and Scott Peterson; art by Rick Burchett, Templeton, Tim Levins, and Terry Beatty; cover by Bruce Timm
In stores June 2. DC’s exciting line of digest-sized trade paperbacks expands to include the animated adventures of the Dark Knight Detective! This volume collects GOTHAM ADVENTURES #50 and BATMAN ADVENTURES #1-4, showcasing the worst of Batman’s foes in the stories “Second Timers,” “No Asylum,” “Who Am I?,” “Free Man,” “Fowl Play,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Breathing Room,” and “Need to Know.” For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 112 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/8” x 7 9/16”) $6.95
BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2: SHADOWS & MASKS TP
Written by Dan Slott, Ty Templeton, Gabe Soria, and Vito Delsante; art by
Rick Burchett, Dean Haspiel, Templeton, and Terry Beatty; cover by Kelsey Shannon
In stores June 2. The animated adventures of the Dark Knight Detective make up the newest addition to DC’s line of digest-sized collections! This volume collects BATMAN ADVENTURES #5-9, featuring the stories “”Shot to the Heart,” “Liar Liar,” Playing With Matches,” “Two Minute Warning,” “A Bat in the House,” “The First Time,” “Masquerade,” “Face to Face,” “Deathtrap A-Go-Go,” and “The Couch.”
FC, 112 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/8” x 7 9/16”) $6.95
BATMAN: BROKEN CITY HC
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave Johnson
In stores June 16. The acclaimed 6-issue BATMAN story by the creative team of 100 BULLETS, collected in a spectacular hardcover! A dead girl’s body is found in the Gotham Landfill, and as Batman delves into the case, he reflects on the dark city he has made his home. This hardcover collects BATMAN #620-625 and features a new cover by Dave Johnson and an introduction by BATMAN co-editor Bob Schreck. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 144 pg. Hardcover $24.95
BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION #2
Written by Ron Perazza; art by Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente and Aaron Sowd; cover by Michael Golden
In stores June 23. The thrilling miniseries based on Mattel’s newest, most innovative line of Batman action figures ever continues! Eight hundred years after the Joker plunged humanity into a techno-apocalypse and remade the Earth as a Mecha-Arkham nightmare, two teenagers fight for survival. Hunted by horrific Scarecrow robots, Leo and Pilot stumble upon a dormant Batcave…and awaken the B.A.T. defense! Now, under the protection of the amazing robotic Bat Knights, our heroes try to make their way to a safe haven!
FC, 32 pg. (2 of 5) $2.95
BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY #3
Written by Paul Dini; art by Bruce Timm and Shane Glines; painted cover by Timm
In stores June 30. The slam-bang finale to the miniseries by Dini & Timm, guest-starring Batman! Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn slink back into town with the hard-won Zombie Root, only to blow their own cover as they discover that Hollywood’s trying to make a bundle off of their infamy! And when Batman catches up to them, this movie’s really gonna blow its budget!
FC, 32 pg. (3 of 3) $2.50
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 HC
Written by Neal Adams, Dennis O’Neil, Mike Friedrich, Frank Robbins, Len Wein, and Marv Wolfman; art by Adams and Dick Giordano; cover by Adams
In stores June 30. A 240-page hardcover continuing DC’s look at Neal Adams’ evolutionary and revolutionary take on the Dark Knight! This volume collects classic stories along with covers originally presented in DETECTIVE COMICS #393-411, BATMAN #217, 219-222, 224-227, and 229-231, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #88-90, 93 and 95, and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #199-200 and 202, featuring the introduction of Man-Bat, an homage to Enemy Ace, and much more! Plus, a new cover by Adams and introductions by Adams and longtime collaborator Dick Giordano! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 240 pg. Hardcover $49.95
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOLUME 1 HC — relist
Written by various; art and cover by Neal Adams
In stores June 30. Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 HC, the first of three hardcover volumes chronologically collecting the early Batman work of the legendary Neal Adams! Volume 1 collects material from BATMAN #200, 203 and 210; THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #75-76 and 79-85; DETECTIVE COMICS #370, 372, 385, 389, 391, and 392; and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 174-176, 178-180, 182-183, 185, and 186.
FC, 240 pg. Hardcover $49.95
BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN TP — relist
Written by Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker and various; art by Rick Burchett, the Pander Brothers and various; painted cover by Durwin Talon
In stores June 16. Reoffered to coincide with GOTHAM CENTRAL #20, this collection features Detective Harvey Bullock in a major role! Batman, sworn to bring Commissioner Gordon’s assailant to justice, begins his hunt with the only eyewitness to the crime: Catwoman! Collecting the sold-out thriller that had readers on the edge of their seats, this volume reprints BATMAN #587, ROBIN #86, BIRDS OF PREY #27, CATWOMAN #90, NIGHTWING #53, DETECTIVE COMICS #754, and BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13.
FC, 168 pg. Trade Paperback $12.95
BIRDS OF PREY #68
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ed Benes and Alex Lei; cover by Greg Land
In stores June 16. During the landmark events of “Sensei and Student,” the Birds were forced to put their personal lives on hold. Watch as they try to pick up the pieces, including a long-awaited date for the Huntress!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
CATWOMAN #32
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Sean Phillips and Stefano Gaudiano; cover by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti
In stores June 23. Ed Brubaker teams with his SLEEPER cohort Sean Phillips to bring a stand-alone tale of Catwoman's life gone horribly wrong! Her control over the East End of Gotham City is slipping, and her war has brought the death of one of her closest friends. Can she hold things together?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
GOTHAM CENTRAL #20
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano; cover by Lark
In stores June 16. This issue brings some of Gotham's most twisted freaks into the world of the GCPD’s top detectives! A recent development has tied an old murder case to both the Mad Hatter and the Penguin, leading Detective Driver to a place no cop in Gotham wants to go for help: former Detective Harvey Bullock's doorstep!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
NIGHTWING #94
Written by Devin Grayson; art by Mike Lilly and Andy Owens; cover by Scott McDaniel and Owens
In stores June 9. In the aftermath of the shocking final showdown between Nightwing and Blockbuster, Dick Grayson decides to leave Blüdhaven for a while. So he takes to the road with a new partner — the beautiful and deadly Tarantula! But where will this lead, and what does any of it have to do with the venomous Copperhead? Featuring guest artist Mike Lilly (Dungeons & Dragons: Tempest’s Gate) and guest cover artist Scott McDaniel!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Don’t miss Nightwing’s appearances in THE FLASH #211 and RICHARD DRAGON #2!
ROBIN #127
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella; cover by Scott
In stores June 23. The adventures of the new Robin by Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Damion Scott (BATGIRL) continue, as she teams with Batman for the first time! Just how will the Girl Wonder fare in her initial full-blown adventure with the Dark Knight? And what’s become of yesterday’s Boy Wonder? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
SCRATCH #1
Written by Sam Kieth; art and cover by Kieth
In stores June 2. Critically acclaimed writer/artist Sam Kieth presents a supernatural tale that pits Batman against a mysterious werewolf known as Scratch! After a series of children disappear, Batman investigates a small town that may harbor a dark secret. Is the adolescent lycanthrope Scratch to blame, or does he know what dark truth lies beneath the surface of this quaint town? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 5) $2.50
DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
ACTION COMICS #816
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #629
SUPERMAN #206
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #11
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #11 (of 12)
SUPERMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004
ACTION COMICS #816
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos; cover by Arthur Adams
In stores June 9. Guest-starring the Teen Titans! Gog and Superman throw down in Smallville! Too bad Superboy, Wonder Girl and Kid Flash get in the way!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #629
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Matthew Clark and Nelson; cover by Gene Ha
In stores June 16. Reporting from Umec, Lois doesn’t like the constraints the U.S. military has put on the press. Meanwhile, Superman battles a new and even more powerful Replikon as well as Lupé, the femme fatale in charge of the SCU, who considers herself to be Clark’s new boss!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
SUPERMAN #206
Written by Brian Azzarello; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
In stores June 23. The Azzarello/Lee run marches on with “For Tomorrow” Part 3! As Superman continues to struggle with the mysterious vanishings happening around the world, he still finds himself stuck in the middle of a civil war. And just when he figures out who the good guys are, his world is flipped upside down. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
SUPERMAN Secret Files 2004
Written by Geoff Johns, Jeremy Johns, Greg Rucka, and Mike McAvennie; art by Jim Fern, Ed McGuinness, Lary Stucker, Michael Turner, Ivan Reis, Matthew Clark, John Paul Leon, Talent Caldwell, Karl Kerschl, Marc Campos, and various; cover by Ed McGuinness
In stores June 30. The first Secret Files of 2004 showcases the incredible new chapter in the life of the Man of Steel! In a story written by Geoff Johns & Jeremy Johns (SUPERMAN/BATMAN Secret Files) with art by Jim Fern & Lary Stucker, discover what former President Luthor learned about Superman…and who stands to benefit from that knowledge today. Plus, a short story by Greg Rucka with art by Ed McGuinness and Matthew Clark turns the spotlight on a new force for the Last Son of Krypton to battle. Also: profiles of Superman's new cast of friends and foes, by Michael Turner, Karl Kerschl, Matthew Clark, Ivan Reis, and more!
FC, 48 pg. $4.95
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #11
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Michael Turner
In stores June 16. “The Supergirl From Krypton” by Jeph Loeb & Michael Turner continues! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman travel to Apokolips to rescue Kara. But does she want to be rescued? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #11
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan
In stores June 2. The penultimate chapter of the maxiseries by Mark Waid, Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan! Krypton invades Earth! Whose side is Superman on?
FC, 32 pg. (11 of 12) $2.95
SUPERMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC
Written by Jerry Siegel and various; art by Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, Leo Nowak, John Sikela, and various; cover by Burnley
In stores June 2. A hardcover Archive Edition collecting the first 16 adventures of Superman from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS, virtually all of them unseen for over 60 years! This volume features the first appearance of Metallo as well as early appearances by Perry White and Jimmy Olsen. Plus, an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27). For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 224 pg. Hardcover $49.95
DC UNIVERSE
AQUAMAN #19
CAPER #9 (of 12)
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #1
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC — relist
ENGINEHEAD #3 (of 8)
FALLEN ANGEL #12
FALLEN ANGEL TP
SUPERGIRL: MANY HAPPY RETURNS TP — relist
FIRESTORM #2
THE FLASH #211
THE FLASH: ROGUES TP — relist
FRACTION #3
GREEN ARROW #39
GREEN ARROW: ARCHER’S QUEST HC — relist
GREEN LANTERN #178
HARD TIME #5
HAWKMAN #29
H-E-R-O #17
IDENTITY CRISIS #1 (of 7)
JLA #100
JLA/AVENGERS: THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC
JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE TP — relist
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE… BOOK THREE TP
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE… BOOK ONE TP — relist
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE… BOOK TWO TP — relist
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL #2 (of 3)
JSA #62
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #32
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 1: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TP — relist
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 2: FRIENDS & FOES TP — relist
KINETIC #4
THE LEGION #34
THE MONOLITH #5
OUTSIDERS #13
PLASTIC MAN #7
RICHARD DRAGON #2
TEEN TITANS #12
TEEN TITANS GO! #8
TOUCH #3
WONDER WOMAN #205
WORLD’S BEST COMICS: THE SILVER AGE DC ARCHIVES SAMPLER
AQUAMAN #19
Written by Will Pfeifer; art by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy; cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer
In stores June 9. Aquaman and Lorena — who lost her family in the collapse of San Diego — finally come face to face with the man behind the disaster. Why would anyone kill thousands of innocent people and doom thousands more to a life beneath the ocean? One way or another, Aquaman is going to find out!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
CAPER #9
Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Fowler
In stores June 30. The final story arc of CAPER begins, featuring art and covers by Tom Fowler (Grendel)! Writer Judd Winick and Fowler join forces for a crime laden freak-out filled with severed limbs, guns, assassins, drag queens, more guns, porn stars, and one really big Afro! Louis Weiss is a delivery man for organ transplants in modern-day San Francisco, but one delivery's led to much more than he's bargained for. A severed hand with a strange tattoo leads to a citywide chase through some dirty little parts of California. Four issues of madness begin here! For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (9 of 12) $2.95
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #1
Written by Howard Chaykin; art and cover by Chaykin
In stores June 16. Howard Chaykin, one of comics’ most innovative creators, is both writer and artist of a 6-issue miniseries reinventing a classic DC team! Five extraordinary people with seemingly nothing in common share the bond of surviving a cataclysmic event. In a world devoid of super-heroes, they come together and discover that everything they know has been a lie, that the world we live in is not the one we believe it to be. To survive, they must unite and face the true masters of our universe. It's a world where literally anything can happen, and probably will! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 6) $2.95
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Jack Kirby, Ed Herron and Dave Wood; art by Kirby, Wally Wood and Marvin Stein; cover by Kirby and Wally Wood
In stores June 9. A second thrilling Archive Edition featuring the adventures of the Challengers of the Unknown, with art by Jack Kirby & Wally Wood! This volume collects CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #3-8, circa 1958-1959, and is offered at a special low price!
This volume is highlighted by a host of ’50s science-fiction oddities, including a mysterious "star stone" that bestows super-powers, a space circus, monsters from space, a planet populated by robots, and more! Plus, an introduction by John Morrow, editor/publisher of The Kirby Collector. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 168 pg. Hardcover $39.95
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC — relist
Written by Jack Kirby and Dave Wood; art by Jack Kirby, Roz Kirby, Marvin Stein, Bruno Premiani, and George Klein; cover by Jack Kirby
In stores June 9. Reoffered to coincide with CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVE VOL. 2 HC. Four years before Jack Kirby and Stan Lee created Marvel’s Fantastic Four, there was another adventurous foursome co-created by Kirby that set forth to challenge the unknown. This specially priced hardcover volume collects SHOWCASE #6, 7, 11, and 12, and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #1 and 2, originally published in 1957-1958.
FC, 168 pg. Hardcover $39.95
ENGINEHEAD #3
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Ted McKeever
In stores June 2. The next thrilling chapter in the innovative miniseries! What would you do if you knew that your one mistake could potentially undo the entire universe? Enginehead is a living machine comprised of six members of the DCU who have decided to give up their lives to become some sort of cosmic mechanic. Professor Emil Hamilton, Automan, Rosie the Riveter, Brainstorm and Doctor Cyber have all literally “come together” to give the DCU a much-needed oil change!
FC, 32 pg. (3 of 8) $2.50
FALLEN ANGEL #12
Written by Peter David; art by David Lopez and Fernando Blanco; cover by Brian Stelfreeze
In stores June 9. Flash back to a time before the Angel arrived in Bête Noire! Been wondering how the Fallen Angel and Doctor Juris first became lovers? On the one day a year Juris is able to depart Bête Noire, his path takes him to New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, the high point of Mardi Gras. There he encounters a young woman known simply as Lee who is tracking down a serial rapist. Before long, he discovers that his and Lee's fates are inextricably intertwined!
MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. $2.95
FALLEN ANGEL TP
Written by Peter David; art by David Lopez and Fernando Blanco; cover by Brian Stelfreeze
In stores June 16. Collecting the introductory story of the Fallen Angel, originally presented in the first six issues of the critically acclaimed series! Welcome to Bëte Noir, a mysterious city with a very enigmatic inhabitant: the hooded Fallen Angel, who helps people in need when they find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. But her help isn't always what it seems! This volume features an introduction by author Harlan Ellison. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
FC, 144 pg. Trade paperback $12.95
SUPERGIRL: MANY HAPPY RETURNS TP
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei
In stores June 16. Reoffered to coincide with the FALLEN ANGEL TP, also written by Peter David, this trade collects the hard-to-find final six issues of SUPERGIRL, #75-80, in one handy volume featuring an intro by Peter David and a cover by BIRDS OF PREY’s Ed Benes! There are two Supergirls…but which one’s the real deal? Linda Danvers isn’t sure whether Kara Zor-El is for real, but she plans to find out. Can both of them survive the confrontation?
FC, 144 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
FIRESTORM #2
Written by Dan Jolley; art and cover by ChrisCross and Dan Green
In stores June 2. The series bringing the Nuclear Man back to the DCU continues with Part 2 of the 3-part “Eye Contact”! All Hell's broken loose as 17-year-old Jason Rusch suddenly, mysteriously finds himself with the powers of Firestorm. But Jason doesn't have time to explore his new abilities, as real life comes crashing down on him in the form of Stevie Golek, the criminal Jason agreed to work for prior to gaining his powers. Now Jason's desperate to save his own life. But the price may be too terrible even to consider! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE FLASH #211
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Howard Porter and Livesay; cover by Michael Turner
In stores June 23. Guest-starring Nightwing! The Flash is tired of the parades, the museum and the spotlight. He just wants to do his job. In fact, if he had his way, the entire Flash Museum would be demolished from the ground up. So why’s he protecting it? And from whom? Plus, a rude awakening occurs within the walls of Iron Heights!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
THE FLASH: ROGUES TP — relist
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins; cover by Brian Bolland
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH MINIBUST (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 12). Keystone City is on the brink of destruction again, and only The Flash can save it in THE FLASH: ROGUES, collecting THE FLASH #177-181. Throw the Plunderer, Gorilla Grodd and the Pied Piper into the mix, and it’s a recipe for disaster!
FC, 144 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
FRACTION #3
Written by David Tischman; art and cover by Timothy Green II
DC FOCUS. In stores June 23. The DC Focus series heats up! A stolen battlesuit, its parts divided among four hard-luck guys, has driven one man to murder, another to the cops, and still another to plot behind his friends’ backs. But it’s Trent, the one trying to keep his life together, who draws the attention of Burke, the mystery man under orders to recover the suit at any cost.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
GREEN ARROW #39
Written by Judd Winick; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; cover by Marcos Martîn and Alvaro Lopez
In stores June 9. The stunning conclusion of “City Walls!” Oliver leads his army against a horde of murderous demons — with the fate of Star City hanging in the balance!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
GREEN ARROW: ARCHER’S QUEST HC — relist
Written by Brad Meltzer; art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks
In stores June 9. Reoffered to coincide with IDENTITY CRISIS #1, also written by Brad Meltzer, this stunning hardcover collects GREEN ARROW #16-21! The Emerald Archer returns from the dead, and with his adopted son Arsenal in tow, he’s setting off on an adventure that will test his courage and bring formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light. Featuring an introduction by Senator Patrick Leahy, a foreword by Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN), Meltzer's original notes to the series, and the script to issue #16.
FC, 176 pg. Hardcover $19.95
GREEN LANTERN #178
Written by Ron Marz; art by Luke Ross and Rodney Ramos; cover by Brandon Peterson
In stores June 30. Part 3 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" Kyle Rayner faces perhaps the deadliest member of his rogues gallery — the Green Lantern killer who calls herself Fatality — in an epic battle that will shake both Kyle and New York City to their foundations! And even if Kyle manages to survive Fatality's onslaught, does he have any hope of finding out what shadowy figure is pulling her strings?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
HARD TIME #5
Written by Steve Gerber; art and cover by Brian Hurtt
DC FOCUS. In stores June 2. Pandemonium reigns at the State Penitentiary as an inmate’s fiery fate drives convicts to religion and the warden to an investigation. Slowly realizing he possesses a mysterious power that both protects and endangers him, Ethan Harrow tries to find peace in the oasis of the prison repair shop. Only he discovers that when this force is loose for too long, he’s in the worst danger of all!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
HAWKMAN #29
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Ryan Sook and Mick Gray; cover by Greg Land and Jay Leisten
In stores June 16. Continuing the highly anticipated 4-part story “Fate’s Warning,” by the new team of writers Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray and artists Ryan Sook & Mick Gray! With Hawkman under suspicion of murder, Hawkgirl is forced to fly solo as The Angel Killer strikes again. Meanwhile, the new love in Hawkman’s life may be much more than she seems.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
H-E-R-O #17
Written by Will Pfeifer; art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger; cover by Jason Pearson
In stores June 9. There’s a super-powered serial killer on the loose, but former H-E-R-O device users Jerry Feldon and Robby Reed aren’t ready to face him. Robby fears what’s waiting for him in the future, and Jerry fears that Reed himself is crazy and might be the real danger. But ready or not, the killer is carving a path of death and destruction…and it’s leading right to our reluctant pair of heroes!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
IDENTITY CRISIS #1
Written by Brad Meltzer; art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; cover by Michael Turner
In stores June 9. The biggest event of 2004 begins here! Uncover the DCU’s deadliest secret with a miniseries that explores the DCU from a whole new perspective. It’s a secret they’ll fight to keep, a secret they're willing to sacrifice themselves for. But this sacrifice, this victim seems almost too much for them to bear… For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. (1 of 7) $3.95
JLA #100
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen
In stores June 30. This landmark extra-sized 100th issue features the long-awaited return of one of the toughest and most raw super-groups in the DCU: The Elite! The JLA is torn apart when Vera Black makes her debut as leader of the Elite, with intentions to clear her family name and show the JLA “how things should be done!” The shockwaves from this issue changes the JLA as we know it — dividing its ranks and setting the stage for July’s debut of the exciting new maxiseries JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. $3.50
JLA/AVENGERS: THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION OVERSIZED SLIPCASED HC
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and covers by George Pérez
Advance-solicited; in stores August 11. The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Co-published with Marvel Comics. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 288 pg. Slipcased 2-Hardcover set (8 1/8” x 12 1/4”) $75.00
JLA/JSA: VIRTUE AND VICE SC — relist
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño
In stores June 30. Reoffered to coincide with ARROWSMITH: SO SMART IN THEIR FINE UNIFORMS TP, also illustrated by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño, a softcover edition of 2002’s thrilling, critically acclaimed hardcover! What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee…and from the ashes emerges a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What’s made these former heroes of virtue turn into agents of vice? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad?
FC, 96 pg. Softcover $17.95
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK THREE TP
Written by Stan Lee; art by Walter Simonson, Scott McDaniel, Chris Bachalo, and John Cassaday; cover by Adam Hughes
In stores June 9. Collecting the final four issues of Stan Lee's celebrated re-interpretation of the DC Universe! Don’t miss Lee teaming with Scott McDaniel on Aquaman, Walter Simonson on Sandman and Chris Bachalo on Catwoman, then wrapping it all up with a brand new Crisis, drawn by John Cassaday! Plus, all four artists share remembrances and sketch material, movie producer Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27) provides an introduction, Stan Lee contributes an afterword, and Adam Hughes turns in a stunning new cover image! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 224 pg. Trade paperback $19.95
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK ONE TP — relist
Written by Stan Lee with Michael Uslan; art by Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, John Buscema, Dave Gibbons, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Gene Colan, Kyle Baker, José Luis Garciá-Lopez, Adam Hughes, Scott Williams, Dick Giordano, and Tom Palmer; cover by Stuart Immonen
In stores June 9. Reoffered to coincide with JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK THREE, this first of three volumes collecting Lee’s one-of-a-kind one-shots reprints JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMAN, …WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN, …WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN, and …WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN!
FC, 224 pg. Trade Paperback $19.95
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK TWO TP — relist
Written by Stan Lee and Michael Uslan; art by Kevin Maguire, Karl Story, Jerry Ordway, John Byrne, Terry Austin, Gary Frank, Sandra Hope, Dan Jurgens, Bob Layton, Sergio Aragones, John Severin, Kano, and Adam Hughes; cover by Stuart Immonen
In stores June 9. Reoffered to coincide with JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK THREE, the second collection of Stan Lee’s revolutionary re-imaginings of the DC Universe’s mightiest icons! This volume reprints JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH, …WITH JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA , …WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN, …WITH GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM, and more!
FC, 256 pg. Trade paperback $19.95
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL #2
Written by Alan Davis; art and cover by Davis and Mark Farmer
ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 16. The action-packed, beautifully illustrated miniseries by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer continues! The Justice League and a virtual who's who of DC heroes are powerless against the mysterious evil that threatens the universe as dark, villainous forces gather trying to unravel Darkseid's secrets!
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format (2 of 3) $5.95
JSA #62
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Don Kramer, Tom Mandrake, and Keith Champagne; cover by Ethan Van Sciver
In stores June 16. The terrifying conclusion to the 3-part “Redemption Lost,” featuring guest artist Tom Mandrake! Portsmouth is overrun with the walking dead, and The Spectre must make the ultimate sacrifice to reclaim the evil that has infected the city. Meanwhile, Jay Garrick struggles with an inner demon from his past, and Mr. Terrific witnesses an event that shakes his very soul!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #32
Written by Keith Giffen; art and cover by Dean Haspiel
In stores June 2. With Flash and Manhunter the only JLA members on duty, they’re brought down by a mysterious technical menace called the Construct! His weapon of choice? The JLA Watchtower itself!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 1: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TP — relist
Written by Fabian Nicieza, Christopher Sequeira, Josh Siegal, Dan Slott; art by John Delaney, Min S. Ku, Chris Jones, Christian Alamy, Dan Davis, Randy Elliot, Mark Propst; cover by John Delaney and Rick Burchett
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN ADVENTURES Digests, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #3, 6, and 10-12, featuring the stories "The Star Lost," "Wolf's Clothing," "Must There Be a Martian Manhunter?," "The Moment," and "Cold War."
FC, 112 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/8” x 7 9/16”) $6.95
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 2: FRIENDS AND FOES TP — relist
Written Michael Bernard, Jason Hall, Matthew Manning, Scott McCloud, and Dan Slott; art by Rick Burchett, John Delaney, Min S. Ku, Mark Propst, and John K. Snyder III; cover by Butch Lukic
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN ADVENTURES Digests, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13-14, 16, and 19-20, featuring the stories "Local Hero," "An Angry Tide," "Hide and Seek," "What's in a Hero?", and "Emotional Baggage.”
FC, 112 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/8” x 7 9/16”) $6.95
KINETIC #4
Written by Kelley Puckett; art by Warren Pleece; cover by Tomer Hanuka
DC FOCUS. In stores June 23. At last, Tom has come to grips with the fact that he's not just another geek among the masses — he has a real, honest-to-goodness super power! No more gimpy right arm, no more medications on a regimented schedule. He's a normal kid now…and much more! But if you think Tom had a hard time accepting this change, imagine what his loving-yet-domineering mother is about to go through. It's super powers presented the real world way!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE LEGION #34
Written by Keith Champagne; art and cover by Steve Lightle
In stores June 30. LEGION fan-favorite artist Steve Lightle returns for an issue set in the antimatter universe of Qward! The nature of Wildfire’s very existence is changed forever when he’s abducted by the Weaponers of Qward, who want to use him as an energy source for their resource-depleted planet.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE MONOLITH #5
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art and cover by Phil Winslade
In stores June 2. The explosive conclusion to the 2-part “Last Rites!” The dreadful secret of L’Ono Nero is revealed, and his deadly purpose in Brooklyn is now a matter for the Monolith! Reviews for THE MONOLITH all agree — this series is a must-read!
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
OUTSIDERS #13
Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Raney
In stores June 16. The Fearsome Five are back — and worse than ever — in Part 1 of the 3-part “Five by Five!” Mammoth, Gizmo, Psimon, Jinx, and a mysterious fifth member are wreaking havoc. And the Outsiders are there to stop them…or at least try to stop them! And who is really behind the Furious Five?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
PLASTIC MAN #7
Written by Scott Morse; art and painted cover by Morse
In stores June 16. A special issue written and illustrated by indie fave Scott Morse (BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS)!
In the tale “Love Makes a Fella Woozy,” Plas’s portly partner Woozy Winks has fallen for a woman…but he has no idea how to woo her! It’s up to Plas to provide some “deep background” as to how to win her affections!
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
RICHARD DRAGON #2
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
In stores June 30. Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel return to the site of their first legendary collaboration — Blüdhaven — in an issue featuring a guest appearance by Nightwing! Dragon and Bronze Tiger track the sinister Circle of Six to Gotham’s trouble-plagued sister city. But with eight of the world’s greatest martial artists throwing down, is there anything to keep the city from going up in smoke? Just a guy named Nightwing! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
TEEN TITANS #12
Written by Geoff Johns; art and cover by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza
In stores June 9. The thrilling conclusion to the 4-part “Raven Rising,” featuring the final confrontation among the Teen Titans, Brother Blood and Raven! The new Teen Titans discover a horrifying truth about Raven — she may be a bigger threat than Brother Blood. Plus, a radical change for Beast Boy begins!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
Don’t miss the Teen Titans guest appearance in ACTION COMICS #816!
TEEN TITANS GO! #8
Written by Adam Beechen; art by Erik Vedder and Rob Ross; cover by Dave Bullock
In stores June 30. Mad Mod comes to Jump City and calls out the fashion police! Will Starfire and Beast Boy get arrested?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
TOUCH #3
Written by John Francis Moore; art by Wes Craig and Prentis Rollins; cover by Tomer Hanuka
DC FOCUS. In stores June 9. The thrilling new DC Focus series continues! Cooper Santiago's ability to give people powers has brought him fame, fortune and a boatload of trouble. Now he's got the widow of a former client on his back and faces from his past trying to chase him down. Plus, he's given his best friend a power that's starting to kill him!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
WONDER WOMAN #205
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Drew Johnson and Ray Snyder; painted cover by J.G. Jones
In stores June 23. In the conclusion to "Bitter Pills," Wonder Woman at last confronts her greatest foe, but there's more to Veronica Cale than meets the eye! And while ancient powers are enlisted to battle Diana, setting the stage for an epic confrontation, an unexpected player appears in the midst of the battle at Cale’s headquarters.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Don’t miss Wonder Woman’s guest appearance in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #11!
WORLD’S BEST COMICS: THE SILVER AGE DC ARCHIVES SAMPLER
Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Haney and Otto Binder; art by Mike Sekowsky, Al Plastino, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito; cover by Swan, Sekowsky and various
In stores June 2. A special Sampler featuring some of DC’s greatest Silver Age tales, priced under a buck! Reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, in which the original JLA faces the invulnerable Carthan and inducts Green Arrow; ADVENTURE COMICS #247, featuring Superboy’s first meeting with the Legion of Super-Heroes; and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81, one of Sgt. Rock’s earliest appearances.
FC, 48 pg. $0.99
Don’t miss DC’s full line of Silver Age Archives, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews!
DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE
ELFQUEST: THE SEARCHER AND THE SWORD HC
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 3 TP
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2 TP — relist
CARTOON CARTOONS #31
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON! TP — relist
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 2: THE GANG'S ALL HERE! TP — relist
LOONEY TUNES #115
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #51
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS VOL. 1: TITANS OF TOWNSVILLE TP — relist
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS VOL. 2: GO GIRLS, GO! TP — relist
SCOOBY-DOO #85
SCOOBY DOO VOL. 1: YOU MEDDLING KIDS! TP — relist
SCOOBY DOO VOL. 2: RUH ROH! TP — relist
ELFQUEST: THE SEARCHER AND THE SWORD HC
Written by Wendy and Richard Pini; art and cover by W. Pini
Advance-solicited; in stores July 21. The first new Elfquest material in years, presented as a thrilling original 96-page hardcover graphic novel! In this stunning tale — the first new Elfquest material in years — the elves must adapt to a world without the Troll smiths, who forged their weapons and tools. Meanwhile, Shuna, the adopted human daughter of Cutter and Leetah, must recover from her parents' recent, violent deaths. Painfully aware of her human heritage, Shuna embarks on a quest to unite elves and humans in peace. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 96 pg. Hardcover $24.95
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 3 TP
Written by Wendy and Richard Pini; art and cover by W. Pini
In stores June 30. Collecting stories from the original series issues 8-11, Cutter and Skywise find themselves deep in the forbidden grove, reunited with Leetah and several of the other elves. They make their way past danger until they arrive at the foot of the Blue Mountain, and what they find will change their lives forever. For more information, see the feature article.
B&W, 192 pg. (5” x 7 3/8”) $9.95
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2 TP — relist
Written by Wendy and Richard Pini; art and cover by Wendy Pini
In stores June 30. Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 3 TP, this volume collects ElfQuest #5-9. Cutter's tribe has happily melded with the Sun Village, but the elf chieftain still has a ways to go with Leetah, the beautiful healer.
B&W, 224 pg. Trade Paperback (5” x 7 3/8”) $9.95
CARTOON CARTOONS #31
Written by Jono Howard, Jesse Leon McCann and Brian Swenlin; art by Scott Underwood, Angus Bungay, Neal Sternecky, Enis Temizel, and Tim Chi Ly; cover by Scott Neely and Bungay
In stores June 23. Ed Edd & Eddy find a UFO, Cow & Chicken’s family vacation goes awry, and Courage the Cowardly Dog finds freaky crop circles on his master’s farmland!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 1: NAME THAT TOON! TP — relist
Written by Jesse Leon McCann, Craig McCracken, Dan Slott, Genndy Tartakovsky and various; art by Neal Sternecky, Tartakovsky, and various; cover by Tartakovsky, Mike DeCarlo and Dave Schwartz
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN ADVENTURES DIGESTS, this volume collects stories from CARTOON CARTOONS, DEXTER'S LABORATORY and CARTOON NETWORK STARRING, featuring the glories of Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Cow & Chicken, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd ’n’ Eddy, and I.M. Weasel! As Johnny Bravo would say, “Man, that's pretty!”
FC, 112 pg. Trade Paperback (5 1/8” x 7 9/16”) $6.95
CARTOON CARTOONS VOL. 2: THE GANG'S ALL HERE! TP — relist
Written by Sholly Fisch, Chuck Kim, Dan Slott and various; art Genndy Tartakovsky, Bill Wray and various; cover by Tartakovsky, Jeff Albrecht, and David Feiss
In stores June 2. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN ADVENTURES DIGESTS, this volume features all your favorite cartoon char
