DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN
DETECTIVE COMICS #796
BATMAN #630
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #181
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #55
BATGIRL #54
BATMAN ADVENTURES #16
BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION #3 (of 5)
BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 1 TP
BATMAN: THE ORDER OF BEASTS
BIRDS OF PREY #69
BIRDS OF PREY #70
CATWOMAN #33
CATWOMAN: NINE LIVES OF A FELINE FATALE TP
CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE AND OTHER CAT TALES TP
CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE ADAPTATION
CATWOMAN: CATFILE TP — relist
CATWOMAN: CROOKED LITTLE TOWN TP — relist
CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET TP — relist
CATWOMAN: SELINA’S BIG SCORE SC — relist
GOTHAM CENTRAL #21
NIGHTWING #95
ROBIN #128
SCRATCH #2 (of 5)
DETECTIVE COMICS #796
Written by Andersen Gabrych; art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith, Brad Walker and Troy Nixey; cover by Tim Sale
In stores July 8. The new Dynamic Duo takes to the streets in their creepiest adventure yet! Batman and the new Robin face off against the man who may be the sickest psychopath in the DCU: Mr. Zsasz! Can they stop him from slicing and dicing the citizenry of fair Gotham? And in the backup, Part 2 of “Polished Stone” written by Andersen Gabrych with art by newcomer Brad Walker & Troy Nixey! To gain credibility with his people, Orpheus must take down the only man with more power on the streets: Batman!
FC, 40 pg. $2.95
BATMAN #630
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend; painted cover by Matt Wagner
In stores July 28. The thrilling conclusion to “As the Crow Flies,” by the all-star team of Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, GREEN LANTERN) Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend (WILDCATS VERSION 3.0) and Matt Wagner! The secret of the Scarebeast is revealed — and no one is safe! Has the Penguin’s master plan ensured the demise of the Dark Knight and the city of Gotham?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Look for Batman and Oracle guest-starring in THE MONOLITH #6, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews!
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #181
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Ramon Bachs and John Holdridge; cover by Tom Fowler
In stores July 14. An investigation into the death of a computer hacker has led Oracle to a secret cyber-world hidden in the bowels of Gotham. But now more bodies are turning up, and someone who might just be the Joker has turned his attention to Oracle!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #55
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Al Barrionuevo and Francis Portela; cover by Lee Bermejo
In stores July 21. It's Hush vs. the Joker, Round Two in an extra-sized issue! But this issue also has Hush vs. Batman, Joker vs. Batman, and one very scared Riddler caught in the middle of the chaos! Blood is spilled, and when this one's over, two prominent Batman villains are set on a path of change…and misery!
FC, 48 pg. $3.75
BATGIRL #54
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by James Jean
In stores July 28. A cyborg executes an all-out assault on a publisher who plansto print a book that contains the secrets to his existence. Can Batgirl stop this massive mechanized murderer?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BATMAN ADVENTURES #16
Written by Ty Templeton; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Kelsey Shannon
In stores July 21. The Joker and Harley Quinn are getting hitched! It’ll be the wedding of the century…if Poison Ivy doesn’t gum up the works first!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION #3
Written by Ron Perazza; art and cover by Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente and Aaron Sowd
In stores July 28. The miniseries based on Mattel’s newest, most innovative line of Batman action figures continues! The futuristic robo-nightmare continues as Pilot, Leo and the B.A.T.Knights face their most terrifying foes yet. But even if they make it through the underground lair of the Killer Crocs, do our heroes stand a chance against the mechanized monster called B.A.N.E.?
FC, 32 pg. (3 of 5) $2.95
BATMAN: HUSH VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
In stores July 21. The first part of the most-talked about story of 2003 is collected in trade paperback form! Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this trade paperback features the first arc of Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee & Scott Williams’ acclaimed “Hush,” including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 128 pg. Trade paperback $12.95
BATMAN: THE ORDER OF BEASTS
Written by Eddie Campbell and Darren White; painted art and cover by Campbell
In stores July 14. From Hell co-creator Eddie Campbell delineates the story of a young Batman who must hone his detective skills while penetrating the veil surrounding the mysterious Order of Beasts! In wartime London, the members of a secret society are found murdered, with the killings subtly connected by a thread only the Dark Knight can detect! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95
BIRDS OF PREY #69
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ron Adrian, Alex Lei and Rob Lea; cover by Mark Texeira
In stores July 8. The Birds break out in the first of six biweekly issues kicking off the storyline “Between Dark and Dawn”! Huntress goes undercover to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret and a hidden operative. This issue features guest art by Ron Adrian (Coven: Tooth & Nail), plus a cover by fan favorite Mark Texeira (Black Panther)! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BIRDS OF PREY #70
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ed Benes and Alex Lei; cover by Greg Land
In stores July 21 “Between Dark and Dawn” continues in the second of six biweekly issues! Canary and Oracle uncover the true nature of Sovereign Brusaw's organization, while an unarmed Huntress fights for her life against a former Justice Leaguer! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
CATWOMAN #33
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti
In stores July 28. Ever since CATWOMAN #25, Junior Galante — head of the Gotham Mafia — has been a huge thorn in Catwoman's side. First he brought drugs into the neighborhood, then hired the Penguin to send Zeiss after her. Now Catwoman's had enough, and she's going after Galante and his crew once and for all…even if it kills her!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Tom Derenick and Adam DeKraker; cover by Jim Lee
Retro-solicited; in stores June 30. The exciting adaptation of this summer's hot action flick starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson and Frances Conroy! Meet Patience Phillips, a mousy artist working for cosmetic giant Hedare Beauty. When she stumbles on a dark secret at the company, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous corporate conspiracy. What happens next changes Patience forever: In a mystical twist of fate, she is transformed into...Catwoman! Featuring a cover by superstar artist Jim Lee and a special section of Lee's sketches of Halle Berry drawn on the set of the film! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 64 pg. $4.95
CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE AND OTHER CAT TALES TP
Written by Chuck Austen, Doug Moench, Steven Grant; art by Tom Derenick, Adam DeKraker, Jim Lee, Jim Balent, Bob Smith, Brad Rader, Mark Lipka, and Dan Davis; photo cover
Retro-solicited; in stores June 30. A special collection featuring the CATWOMAN MOVIE ADAPTATION plus two fantastic Catwoman tales! Included here are Selina Kyle’s origin story from CATWOMAN (first series) #0, and a tale of Catwoman vs. the Feds from CATWOMAN (second series) #11! Plus, an expanded Jim Lee sketchbook and interview section! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 128 pg. Trade paperback $9.95
CATWOMAN: NINE LIVES OF A FELINE FATALE TP
Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman, Gardner Fox, Frank Robbins, Doug Moench, Devin Grayson, Ty Templeton, and Ed Brubaker; art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Kurt Schaffenberger, Frank Springer, Sid Greene, Irv Novick, Joe Giella, Tom Mandrake, Jan Duursema, Jim Balent, John Stanisci, Rick Burchett, Terry Beatty, Michael Avon Oeming and Mike Manley; cover by Brian Bolland
Retro-solicited; in stores June 30. Timed in advance of the release of the upcoming Catwoman movie from Warner Bros. Pictures comes a celebration of the Feline Fatale from her 60-plus years in comics. Featuring a new cover by Brian Bolland and an introduction by Catwoman Executive Producer Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE NO. 27), this volume contains nine different tales (and nine sexy pinups) that span the decades! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 208 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
CATWOMAN: THE CAT FILE — relist
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Jim Balent and Bob Smith
In stores July 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN movie products, this thrilling trade reprints CATWOMAN (first series) #15-19.
FC, 128 pg. Trade paperback $9.95
CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET TP — relist
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Darwyn Cooke and Mike Allred; cover by Cooke
In stores July 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN movie products, this trade collects the first four issues of the hit CATWOMAN series, plus the lead-in backup tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762! Last seen at death’s door, Selina Kyle — Catwoman — has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley!
FC, 136 pg. Trade Paperback $12.95
CATWOMAN: CROOKED LITTLE TOWN TP — relist
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Brad Rader, Cameron Stewart and Rick Burchett; cover by Michael Avon Oeming
In stores July 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN movie products, this trade collects CATWOMAN #5-10 and CATWOMAN SECRET FILES, written by GOTHAM CENTRAL and DETECTIVE COMICS’ Ed Brubaker! Holly uses her street-savvy skills to help Catwoman get to the bottom of a new spread of drugs — only to find herself in danger and ultimately wanted by the police!
FC, 168 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
CATWOMAN: SELINA’S BIG SCORE SC — relist
Written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke; pinups by Mike Allred, Shane Glines, Jaime Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, Steranko, and Daniel Torres; painted cover by Cooke
In stores July 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN movie products, a gorgeous softcover edition of the critically acclaimed original graphic novel. This tale takes place just prior to CATWOMAN #1, as Selina is presumed dead and desperate for cash. Can her assembled crew of thieves pull off one big heist?
FC, 96 pg. Softcover $17.95
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP — NEW EDITION — relist
Written by Frank Miller; art by Miller and Klaus Janson; cover by Miller
In stores July 21. Reoffered to coincide with the DARK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURES (offered in Previews Vol. XIV #1)! Writer/artist Frank Miller’s classic, and one of the most groundbreaking comic-book stories ever, is available in a softcover edition featuring a dust jacket designed by multiple award-winner Chip Kidd! "…probably the finest piece of comic art ever to be published in a popular edition." — Stephen King
FC, 224 pg. Trade Paperback $14.95
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN SC — relist
Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller
In stores July 21. Reoffered to coincide with the DARK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURES (offered in Previews Vol. XIV #1)! Designed by Chip Kidd, this volume features an introduction and commentary by Miller on returning to the world he created fifteen years ago and includes the complete 3-part story plus sketches, color samples and other exciting material.
FC, 256 pg. Hardcover $29.95
GOTHAM CENTRAL #21
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano; cover by Lark
In stores July 14. An explosive story guest-starring the Penguin, the Mad Hatter and Harvey Bullock! Detective Driver and Josie Mac are desperately trying to crack an unsolved mass murder from 10 years ago, one that has uncertain ties to the Mad Hatter. But a delicate investigation is completely shaken up now that disgraced detective Harvey Bullock is on the case! But Bullock's not the man he used to be, and with the Penguin inexplicably in his sights, things are about to get messy!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
NIGHTWING #95
Written by Devin Grayson; art by Mike Lilly and Andy Owens; cover by Scott McDaniel and Owens
In stores July 14. Featuring a stunning cover by classic Nightwing artist Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens! The world is still spinning for Dick Grayson following the shocking events of NIGHTWING #93. Will he get his head together in time to save his new partner from certain death? Or will Tarantula taste the venom of Copperhead?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Don’t miss Nightwing’s guest appearance in RICHARD DRAGON #3, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews!
ROBIN #128
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella; cover by Scott
In stores July 21. Tim Drake continues to adjust to life outside the Batcave, while Batman and the new Robin face off against the deadly Scarab! Can the new Dynamic Duo stop this fearsome femme assassin from eliminating her ultimate target: the former Boy Wonder?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
SCRATCH #2
Written by Sam Kieth; art and cover by Kieth
In stores July 8. The supernatural miniseries by Sam Kieth mixing Batman with a teenage werewolf continues! Only Zack, a young werewolf, can save a small town from the grip of terror…a terror that’s been stealing small children. The problem is, the town doesn’t want Zack to do it!
FC, 32 pg. (2 of 5) $2.50
DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
ACTION COMICS #817
ACTION COMICS #775 (Second Printing)
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #630
SUPERMAN #207
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #12
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #12 (of 12)
SMALLVILLE #9
ACTION COMICS #817
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos; cover by Arthur Adams
In stores July 14. It’s Superman’s last stand at S.T.A.R. Labs, guest-starring Wonder Woman and Superboy! Injured from his knock-down fight with Gog, Superman is cornered by every villain who wants to make a name for himself by getting a piece of the Man of Steel. Will Wonder Woman and Superboy be enough muscle to help Superman?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #630
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Matthew Clark and Nelson; cover by Gene Ha
In stores July 21. A hostage situation develops at S.T.A.R. Labs! But as Superman is about to stop it, the unimaginable happens…
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
SUPERMAN #207
Written by Brian Azzarello; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
In stores July 28. Superman's battle "For Tomorrow" marches on! In issue #206, Big Blue came face-to-face with a seemingly unstoppable foe backed by a ruthless dictator. While Superman has vowed not to take sides in a civil unrest, he finally must decide on whether he maintains his neutrality or takes up arms. However, will he choose the right side to defend? Can he trust those he's sworn to defend. Stay tuned, because an unstoppable monster and oppressive regime aren't the only dilemmas Superman has to contend with in this issue! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
Don’t miss the Jim Lee-designed SUPERMAN STATUE, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews!
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #12
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Michael Turner
In stores July 21. The penultimate chapter of the thrilling 6-part story “The Supergirl from Krypton!” Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have traveled to Apokolips to rescue Kara Zor-El. But has she gone to the Darkseid? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #12
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan
In stores July 28. The 12-issue maxiseries reaches its explosive finale! Superman takes on the Kryptonian army in a battle that decides his status in Metropolis. What role will Lex Luthor play? Plus, an unexpected appearance that changes Superman forever!
FC, 32 pg. (12 of 12) $2.95
SMALLVILLE #9
Written by Clint Carpenter and Drew Greenberg; art by Tom Derenick and Adam DeKraker; cover by John Van Fleet
In stores July 21. Continuing the adventures inspired by the hit WB TV series! Clark stumbles on some mysterious men breaking into the Talon. What’s their connection to Lex? Find out in this unique story split in two, with each half showing the same event from both Clark’s and Lex's viewpoints!
FC, 48 pg. $3.95
DC UNIVERSE
ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 10 TP
ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 9 TP — relist
AQUAMAN #20
BLOODHOUND #1
CAPER #10 (of 12)
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #2 (of 6)
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 3 TP
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 2 TP — relist
DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1
DC COMICS PRESENTS: MYSTERY IN SPACE #1
DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1
DC COMICS PRESENTS: HAWKMAN #1
DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #5 (of 8)
DOOM PATROL #1
DOOM PATROL #2
ENGINEHEAD #4 (of 8)
FALLEN ANGEL #13
FIRESTORM #3
THE FLASH #212
THE FLASH: BLITZ TP
THE FLASH: TERMINAL VELOCITY TP — relist
FRACTION #4
GREEN ARROW #40
GREEN LANTERN #179
GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW VOL. 2 TP
HARD TIME #6
HAWKMAN #30
H-E-R-O #18
IDENTITY CRISIS #2 (of 7)
JLA #101
JLA #102
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1 (of 12)
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL #3 (of 3)
JSA #63
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #33
KINETIC #5
THE LEGION #35
THE LEGION #36
THE MONOLITH #6
OUTSIDERS #14
PLASTIC MAN #8
RICHARD DRAGON #3
TEEN TITANS #13
TEEN TITANS: A KID’S GAME TP — relist
TEEN TITANS GO! #9
TOUCH #4
WONDER WOMAN #206
WONDER WOMAN: DOWN TO EARTH TP
ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 10 HC
Written by John Broome; art by Irwin Hasen, Arthur Peddy, Bob Oksner and Bernard Sachs; cover by Hasen
In stores July 14. A thrilling new Archive Edition collecting ALL STAR COMICS #44-48, featuring the adventures of the Justice Society of America! In this volume, comics' first super-team faces racketeering in Hollywood, cosmic criminals, and a modern-day Billy the Kid. Plus, an introduction by Roy Thomas. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 224 pg. Hardcover $49.95
ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 9 HC — relist
Written by John Broome; art by Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Irwin Hasen and Arthur Peddy; cover by Hasen
In stores July 14. Reoffered to coincide with ALL STAR ARCHIVES Vol. 10, a hardcover volume collecting ALL STAR COMICS #39-43. This Archive Edition has the JSA taking on the Injustice Society, Professor Zodiac, and more. Plus, an introduction by Roy Thomas.
FC, 192 pg. Hardcover $49.95
AQUAMAN #20
Written by Will Pfeifer; art by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy; cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer
In stores July 14. Aquaman’s life begins anew in the conclusion to “American Tidal,” the new storyline enjoying a series of sold-out issues! When Anton Geist — the man who caused the collapse of San Diego — refuses to reveal his collaborators, Aquaman and Lorena drag him underwater for a horrifying tour of Sub Diego and its water-breathing citizens. This harrowing conclusion reveals secrets and begins a new direction in Aquaman's life!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BLOODHOUND #1
Written by Dan Jolley; art by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs; cover by Dave Johnson
In stores July 14. A new breed of crimefighter makes his explosive debut! Former policeman Travis Clevenger — aka Bloodhound — is in the third year of a 20-year prison sentence for brutally killing his partner. But his gift for profiling super-criminals leads the F.B.I. to offer him a chance at freedom if he'll help them track down a super-powered serial killer. All that stands in their way is a prison riot aimed at keeping him from leaving prison alive! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
CAPER #10
Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Fowler
In stores July 28. The third and final arc of CAPER continues! All Louis Weiss and Richard Coolidge wanted to do was their job: delivering a pair of eyes to the hospital for a transplant. They're not sure why they now have a severed hand with a duck tattooed on it. They're not sure why random guys in black suits are trying to kill them. All they know is that a drag queen and her posse are their best chance for survival as buildings start exploding, bodies start flying and people start projectile vomiting!
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. (10 of 12) $2.95
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #2
Written by Howard Chaykin; art and cover by Chaykin
In stores July 14. The exciting new miniseries continues as superstar Howard Chaykin breathes new life into a classic DC team! Five strangers thrown together by a random act of terrorism discover that all is not as it seems. Tugged and manipulated by the powers that really run the world, these extraordinary individuals now must find out who is the master behind the curtain, and how they can cut the strings.
FC, 32 pg. (2 of 6) $2.95
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 3 TP
Written by Mike Friedrich and Len Wein; art by Dick Dillin, Joe Giella and Dick Giordano; cover by Alex Ross
In stores July 28. A thrilling new collection featuring the next round of JLA/JSA team-ups, with a stunning cover by Alex Ross! This volume reprints JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #91-92, 100-102, 107-108, and 113; featuring the legendary search through time for the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the discovery of Earth-X and the Freedom Fighters, and the final fate of Sandman's partner Sandy! Plus, an introduction by Len Wein. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 192 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 2 TP — relist
Written by Gardner Fox and Dennis O’Neil; art by Mike Sekowsky, Sid Greene, Dick Dillin and Joe Giella; painted cover by Jerry Ordway
In stores July 28. Reoffered to coincide with CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 3 TP, this volume collects four summer meetings between the legendary Justice League of America and Justice Society of America! Reprinting JLA #55-56, 64-65, 72-73, 83-84, plus an introduction by Martin Pasko and a new cover painting by Jerry Ordway!
FC, 208 pg. Trade Paperback $14.95
DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1
Written by Geoff Johns and Len Wein; art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Andy Kuhn; cover by Adam Hughes.
In stores July 8. The first of eight weekly comics that pay homage to Julius Schwartz and one of his fondest creations: the cover-driven story! The cover to BATMAN #183 inspires two different stories of a seeming "couch potato" Dark Knight: one written by Geoff Johns with art by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella, and another written by Len Wein with art by Andy Kuhn! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
DC COMICS PRESENTS: MYSTERY IN SPACE #1
Written by Grant Morrison and Elliot S. Maggin; art by Jerry Ordway and J.H. Williams III; cover by Alex Ross
In stores July 14. The Julius Schwartz Tribute continues with MYSTERY IN SPACE #82! Grant Morrison & Jerry Ordway and longtime DC scribe Elliot S. Maggin & J.H. Williams III each share their takes on spaceman Adam Strange having to decide the fate of two worlds! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by Brian Azzarello and Martin Pasko; art by Norm Breyfogle, Sal Buscema, Scott McDaniel, and Andy Owens; cover by Brian Bolland
In stores July 21. For the third of eight weekly comics, Brian Bolland reinterprets the cover to GREEN LANTERN #31, where Hal Jordan offers "Power Rings For Sale." The story is adapted by two teams: Brian Azarello with art by Norm Breyfogle & Sal Buscema, and Martin Pasko with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
DC COMICS PRESENTS: HAWKMAN #1
Written by Kurt Busiek and Cary Bates; art by Walter Simonson and John Byrne; cover by José Luis García-Lopéz and Kevin Nowlan
In stores July 28. This tribute issue finds José Luis García-Lopéz & Kevin Nowlan taking on the weirdest cover of July’s Specials! Hawkman battles a winged gorilla from the cover of HAWKMAN #6, and two teams tell the tale: writer Kurt Busiek with artist Walter Simonson, and writer Cary Bates with artist John Byrne! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #5
Written by Darwyn Cooke; art and cover by Cooke
In stores July 28. The thrilling miniseries continues to build to an awesome conclusion! An immense, unstoppable force lands on America’s doorstep, ravaging everything in its path! The DC Universe’s greatest heroes are called into action — but even their combined efforts may be no match for this deadly new foe. Enter: the new champions of the Silver Age!
FC, 64 pg. (5 of 6) No interior ads $6.95
DOOM PATROL #1
Written by John Byrne; art by Byrne and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Byrne
Retro-solicited; in stores June 30. The original World’s Strangest Heroes are back, in the way that only the legendary John Byrne can deliver! Picking up in the wake of the events of “The Tenth Circle” saga in JLA, this series reunites Robot Man, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and Niles Caulder with a host of edgy new super-heroes! They’ve defeated the vampire Crucifer…or have they? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
DOOM PATROL #2
Written by John Byrne; art by Byrne and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Byrne
In stores July 28. The rebirth of one of DC’s most beloved super-teams by John Byrne & Doug Hazlewood continues! The newly formed DP springs into against several escaped "specimens" in Caulder's facility! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
ENGINEHEAD #4
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Ted McKeever
In stores July 8. As Enginehead performs amazing acts of heroics and exhibits his awesome strength to the citizenry of Manhattan, he ponders the Big Flaw and his place in the Master Plan. Meanwhole, Enginehead and Grease Monkey retire to a pleasant evening at a “gentlemen’s club,” Metallo shows up and things get very ugly, very fast!
FC, 32 pg. (4 of 8) $2.50
FALLEN ANGEL #13
Written by Peter David; art by David Lopez and Fernando Blanco; cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
In stores July 14. Asia Minor's gotten himself in some serious trouble as a vengeful young woman comes to Bête Noire! She’s looking to even the score for the fatal overdose of a loved one thanks to drugs Asia sold them. Only the Fallen Angel can save Asia from an ugly death...providing she has any desire to.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
FIRESTORM #3
Written by Dan Jolley; art by ChrisCross and Rob Stull; cover by ChrisCross
In stores July 8. The explosive first story arc comes to a conclusion! Still struggling to understand the vast, incredible powers that have been thrust upon him, 17-year-old Jason Rusch finds himself trapped with his worst enemy, forced to face the harsh realities of his own past, and horrified at the terrible price that comes with being Firestorm, The Nuclear Man!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE FLASH #212
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Steve Cummings and Wayne Faucher; cover by Ethan Van Sciver
In stores July 21. A Rogue Profile spotlighting the Mirror Master, featuring guest art by Steve Cummings & Wayne Faucher and new cover artist Ethan Van Sciver! What is the origin of Mirror Master, and why is he so obsessed with his career as a Rogue and his endless battles with the Flash? Look into Evan McCulloch’s past as he fends off U.S. agents that want the equipment that makes him who he is! Guest-starring Captain Cold, Weather Wizard and the Trickster!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
THE FLASH: BLITZ TP
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins, Doug Hazlewood and Phil Winslade; cover by Kolins
In stores July 8. Two thrilling Flash storylines by Wizard Magazine’s “Breakout Writer of 2002” Geoff Johns and artists Scott Kolins & Doug Hazlewood with additional art by Phil Winslade! This volume collects THE FLASH #192-200, featuring the stories “Run Riot” and “Blitz!” In this collection, the Fastest Man Alive may not be fast enough to survive an attack from Gorilla Grodd and then prevent an attack by Zoom that’s both deadly and intensely personal! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 224 pg. Trade paperback $19.95
THE FLASH: TERMINAL VELOCITY TP — relist
Written by Mark Waid; art by Mike Wieringo, José Marzan Jr., Salvador Larroca, Carlos Pacheco, and various; cover by Wieringo and Marzan Jr.
In stores July 8. Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: BLITZ TP, this trade paperback collects another great turning point in the life of Wally West! Collecting THE FLASH #0 and #95-100, this is a fast-paced story driven as much by its well-developed characters and shocking revelations as it is by the explosive action in every chapter.
FC, 192 pg. Trade paperback $14.95
FRACTION #4
Written by David Tischman; art and cover by Timothy Green II
DC FOCUS. In stores July 21. Four friends who’ve divvied up the parts of a stolen battlesuit are now a target for someone who has an identical suit of his own — and knows how to use it. As Trent tries to survive a frantic street fight 100 feet in the sky above Philly, Ford hits rock bottom, Pete stands up to his manipulative mother, and Mike murders again!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
GREEN ARROW #40
Written by Judd Winick; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; cover by Marcos Martín and Alvaro Lopez
In stores July 14. In the aftermath of “City Walls,” a mysterious stranger named Brick hatches a plan to take over the Star City drug trade. First step? Take out a slew of dirty cops! Meanwhile, Green Arrow and Black Canary reassess their romantic relationship.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
GREEN LANTERN #179
Written by Ron Marz; art by Luke Ross and Rodney Ramos; cover by Brandon Peterson
In stores July 28. It’s Green Lantern vs. Green Lantern in Part 4 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" Kyle Rayner’s search for the villain who’s been pulling his strings leads him to Washington, D.C., but standing in his way is the last man he wants to face: his friend and fellow Green Lantern, John Stewart! It's a tale of two Lanterns in a battle of wills and Power Rings!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW VOL. 2 TP
Written by Dennis O’Neil; art by Neal Adams, Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson; cover by Adams
In stores July 14. Completing the entire celebrated run by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams! This volume collects GREEN LANTERN (2nd series) #83-87 and #89 and back-up stories from THE FLASH (2nd series) #212-219, as well as a never-before-reprinted story from THE FLASH #226! Plus, an introduction by Dick Giordano.
FC, 192 pg. Trade paperback $12.95
GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW VOL. 1 TP — relist
Written by Dennis O’Neil; art by Neal Adams, Dan Adkins, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Giacoia, Dick Giordano; cover by Adams and Giordano
In stores July 14. Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW VOL. 2 TP, this trade collects GREEN LANTERN #76-82. In these award-winning stories, Green Lantern Hal Jordan continues his usual cosmic-spanning adventures while Green Arrow confronts menaces of a different kind: racism, poverty, drugs, and other social ills.
FC, 176 pg. Trade paperback $12.95
GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC — relist
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Brent Anderson and Bill Sienkiewicz
In stores July 14. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN: HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY (offered in Previews Vol. XIV #1). Hal Jordan's life as Green Lantern affected far more people than anyone could have known. Tom Kalmaku, Hal's mechanic and confidant through his career as Green Lantern, is left to deal with the greatest of Hal's legacies: a young boy claiming to be Hal's son, who also has a connection to one of the universe's greatest powers.
FC, 112 pg. Hardcover $24.95
HARD TIME #6
Written by Steve Gerber; art and cover by Brian Hurtt
DC FOCUS. In stores July 8. “With all the people drawin' a bead on you, it's time you got yourself a weapon.” Prison inmate Ethan Harrow’s worst fears have come true in a meeting with his lawyer. Now he may only have hours to live, as he’s next on the list to receive the “holy fire” of the murderous preacher Gantry!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
HAWKMAN #30
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Ryan Sook and Mick Gray; cover by Greg Land and Jay Leisten
In stores July 21. Continuing the 4-part story “Fate’s Warning,” by the new team of writers Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray and artists Ryan Sook & Mick Gray! With Hawkman in police custody, Hawkgirl patrols the darkest corners of St. Roch searching for leads on the Angel Killer. Time is running out for everyone as the Atom steps in to help his friends. But can he stop the police from revealing Hawkman’s identity to the world?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
H-E-R-O #18
Written by Will Pfeifer; art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger; cover by Jason Pearson
In stores July 14. “Good Guys & Bad Guys” comes to a bone-crushing conclusion! Jerry Feldon and Robby Reed — former users of the H-E-R-O device — confront its current owner, a ruthless serial killer with almost unlimited powers. To save innocent lives, they’ll have to put theirs on the line — and there’s no guarantee either one will walk away from this battle. They may have the killer outnumbered, but they’re outmatched, outgunned and just about out of options!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
IDENTITY CRISIS #2
Written by Brad Meltzer; art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; cover by Michael Turner
In stores July 14. Continuing the shocking miniseries that will shake the entire DCU to its very core! In the aftermath of a devastating loss, past and present members of the JLA revisit a deep dark secret of their collective past. Alliances will form and trusts will be broken as the heroes and villains try to solve the greatest mystery to hit the world in decades!
FC, 40 pg. (2 of 7) $3.95
JLA #101
Written by Chuck Austen; art and cover by Ron Garney
In stores July 14. The powerful 6-part saga “The Pain of the Gods,” written by Chuck Austen (Uncanny X-Men, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) with art by Ron Garney (The Hulk) begins here! Superman faces one of his greatest tragedies when he’s unable to prevent the death of a fellow super-hero. But how can a man with god-like abilities face the guilt of such a terrible failure? Especially when the event will have repercussions that could come back to haunt the JLA! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
JLA #102
Written by Chuck Austen; art and cover by Ron Garney
In stores July 28. The biweekly 6-part saga “The Pain of the Gods,” by Chuck Austen and Ron Garney continues with an issue focusing on the Scarlet Speedster! He’s the Fastest Man Alive, but he’s not infallible. How does The Flash deal with the sheer agony of being unable to rescue children from a fire? Will he hide behind an obsessive, over-protective mania or turn to his peers for a more realistic perspective on the harrowing events they face daily? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen
In stores July 21. An explosive 12-issue miniseries by writer Joe Kelly and artists Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen tackles a team dealing out a new kind of Justice! The new Elite team of the JLA sets out on their first mission, deep under cover! Its mission: to infiltrate a small brotherhood of assassins gathering to hit a major political target. Sounds like a piece of cake — if they don’t lose their heads! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 12) $2.50
ACTION COMICS #775 (Second Printing)
Written by Joe Kelly; art by Doug Mahnke, Lee Bermejo and Marlo Alquiza; cover by Tim Bradstreet
In stores July 8. The acclaimed, extra-sized issue that introduced Manchester Black, reprinted to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? An aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way!
FC, 48 pg. $3.75
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL #3
Written by Alan Davis; art and cover by Davis and Mark Farmer
ELSEWORLDS. In stores July 28. The explosive finale to the 3-issue miniseries by the incomparable team of Alan Davis & Mark Farmer! Things get downright insane when shifting temporal displacements wreak havoc on not just Earth, but the entire universe! It's Batman vs. the Joker in Hell! Aquaman, Wonder Woman and the Legion of Super-Heroes in a land that time forgot! Green Lantern and the Doom Patrol battle Power Girl, Black Orchid and Star Sapphire beneath the streets of Midway City, and more!
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format (3 of 3) $5.95
JSA #63
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Jerry Ordway and Wayne Faucher; cover by Ethan Van Sciver
In stores July 14. Kicking off “Wake the Sandman,” a special 2-part story illustrated by Jerry Ordway & Wayne Faucher! What happened to the JSA's ally, Sand? Cave Carson and the JSA prepare for a journey to the center of the Earth to find out. But helping their former chairman may not be as easy as they expect! Plus, Doctor Fate and Fury confront Nabu!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #33
Written by Matt Manning; art by Tim Levins and Robin Riggs; cover by Butch Lukic
In stores July 8. A mysterious new danger strikes the Justice League, causing them to become as evil as the villains they’re chasing! Only Robin, the Boy Wonder can separate the good guys from the bad!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
KINETIC #5
Written by Kelley Puckett; art and cover by Warren Pleece
DC FOCUS. In stores July 28. The ultimate loser has discovered he has super powers. And that means it's time to throw on a cape and tights, leap from tall buildings and take back the night from evildoers everywhere, right? Wrong! Tom may be on Cloud 9 right now, but a lifetime of physical and mental pain doesn’t just go away.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE LEGION #35
Written by Gail Simone; art by Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith; cover by Adam Hughes
In stores July 14. Red-hot writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) joins forces with the art team of Dan Jurgens (SUPERMAN) & Andy Smith (GREEN LANTERN) for the biweekly 4-issue story “For No Better Reason!” When a blackout strikes the tech-dependent city of Metropolis, it leaves a handful of Legionnaires as the only barrier against complete chaos! Plus, a new team of super-villains dressed as 21st-century heroes takes the opportunity to put into motion an audacious plan to assassinate the President of the United Planets! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE LEGION #36
Written by Gail Simone; art by Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith; cover by Kevin Maguire
In stores July 28. The biweekly 4-parter “For No Better Reason” by Gail Simone, Dan Jurgens and Andy Smith continues! The disastrous effects of the power outage continue to mount as the Legionnaires are stretched to their limits. And to make matters even worse, the group that set the whole thing in motion is out for Legion blood! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE MONOLITH #6
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Tomm Coker; cover by James Jean
In stores July 8. Part 1 of the exciting 3-part story “Friendly Fire,” featuring cameo appearances by Batman, Oracle and Green Lantern and guest art by Tomm Coker (BLOOD AND WATER)! An arsonist called The Incinerator is loose in Manhattan, and he’s targeting Arab-Americans. When a new housing project funded by Wayne Enterprises explodes during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Batman is on the case, and soon finds himself face-to-face with the Monolith!
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
OUTSIDERS #14
Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Raney
In stores July 21. The Outsiders are hit with a death in Part 2 of the 3-part “Five by Five!” The newly reformed Fearsome Five systematically take down LexCorp facilities with the Outsiders nipping at their heels…and someone will pay the ultimate price!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
PLASTIC MAN #8
Written by Kyle Baker; art and cover by Baker
In stores July 21. Something’s gone wrong! Time has gone crazy, and it’s affecting all of the DCU! Who would do this? And why? Seems risky, right? Things are bad enough as it is. Why make them worse?
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
RICHARD DRAGON #3
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
In stores July 28. Nightwing guest-stars in a battle royale in Blüdhaven! Richard Dragon and Bronze Tiger team up with Blüdhaven’s swift-fisted protector to take on the fearsome Circle of Six! And if that isn’t enough muscle and blades to rip the city to shreds, the cops and local gangstas join the fray in a wall-to-wall free-for-all!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
TEEN TITANS #13
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Tom Grummett and Marlo Alquiza; cover by Ed McGuinness
In stores July 14. Kicking off the 3-part storyline “Wild Kingdom,” featuring guest pencils by Tom Grummett and a cover by Ed McGuinness! What begins as a normal day for San Francisco transforms into chaos as the city is overrun with wild animals of all kinds. But what’s Beast Boy’s connection to the problem? And who started this in the first place?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
TEEN TITANS: A KID’S GAME TP — relist
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Mike McKone, Marlo Alquiza, Tom Grummett, Nelson DeCastro, and Kevin Conrad; cover by Michael Turner
In stores July 8. Reoffered to coincide with THE POSSESSED TP, also written by Geoff Johns (THE FLASH), this collection features the sold-out TEEN TITANS #1-7! Witness the gathering of a new team of Teen Titans and their initial battle against an old, familiar foe: Deathstroke! Plus, an intro by Johns and profile pages from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES #1.
FC, 192 pg. Trade paperback $9.95
TEEN TITANS GO! #9
Written by J. Torres; art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker; cover by Dave Bullock
In stores July 28. Fixit comes to town and “helps” the team defeat Gizmo, but in the process they learn that bigger weapons might n
