The biggest Batman event of 2004 begins here!
BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Ramon Bachs & Raul Fernandez
Cover by Jason Pearson
The explosive three-month Batman event WAR GAMES kicks off here, in a special low-priced comic!
Stephanie Brown has patrolled the streets of Gotham as Spoiler, and more recently as Robin. But tonight she’s flying solo, and a seemingly easy mission is about to turn deadly!
Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne attends a hospital dedication where an old foe lurks with an apocalyptic new mission. Before this night is over, the face of Gotham will be changed forever, as the stage is set for a bloody gang war!
Be sure to follow the story through the Batman titles this month, starting in DETECTIVE COMICS #797!
FC / 32 pgs / Special / $0.12 US / On sale Aug 4 Edited by Matt Idelson
DETECTIVE COMICS #797
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy
Art by Pete Woods & Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Jock
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 1! Gotham erupts in a massive gang war the likes of which have never been seen! Can Batman stem the tides of war? And in the backup story, Part 1 of the 3-part “Low,” as the Riddler faces off against Poison Ivy!
On sale Aug 4 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #182
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Brad Walker & Troy Nixey
Cover by Brian Haberlin
WAR GAMES: ACT I, PART 2! With the gang war raging and only Batgirl at his side, Batman is badly outnumbered. And when Batman tries to control of the path of violence, the heroes suffer their first casualty.
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #96
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens
Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 3! With Batman in trouble, Dick Grayson must put aside his own feelings and return to Gotham City. But when Tarantula comes along for the ride, will the Batman family survive the shakeup?
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Francis Portella
Cover by Jae Lee
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 4! As gang war rages, Batman and Batgirl must save the innocent and stem the violence. Batman launches an effort to turn the tides of war, but he reckoned without Tarantula!!
On sale Aug 18 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US
ROBIN #129
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Lorenzo Ruggiero
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 5! The Odessa Mob has put a contract out on Henry Aquista’s daughter Darla, but Scarface wants a piece of the action, too. And that means double trouble for Darla, unless her friend Tim Drake can save the day!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATGIRL #55
Written by Dylan Horrocks
Art by Sean Phillips
Cover by James Jean
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 6! Batgirl scours the streets and rooftops in search of a former ally. But when news comes of a gun battle across town, Batgirl must decide between continuing the search and running a gauntlet of gun-toting gangsters to get to her teammates.
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
CATWOMAN #34
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 7! The battle to control Gotham spills into the East End when Mr. Freeze targets the Lucky Hand Triad. But Catwoman’s not about to hand it over to the underworld without a fight!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN #631
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Kinsun & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Matt Wagner
WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 8! The ultimate gang war has engulfed Gotham City, and it’s about to strike close to home for one member of the Batman family. With Scarface shooting it out against gun-toting thugs, can Batman and company keep innocents from falling in the crossfire?
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATMAN/CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1
Written by Ann Nocenti
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
The race for the ultimate weapon is on in this 2-issue Prestige Format miniseries by Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) & Ethan Van Sciver (New X-Men)!
The entire underworld is pursuing a gun that never misses. Catwoman considers the firearm to be the score of a lifetime, affirming forever her reputation as Queen of Thieves…if only she can keep it out of the hands of rival criminal factions. But she has one more competitor: the Dark Knight, who wants the weapon out of circulation for good!
PRESTIGE FORMAT
FC / 48 pgs / (#1 of 2) / $5.95 US / On sale Aug 4
Edited by Joey Cavalieri
BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Klaus Janson
A trade paperback collecting the thrilling 9-issue miniseries by acclaimed novelist Greg Rucka (Smoker, A Fistful of Rain) with art by Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS)!
A dying Ra’s al Ghul has no choice but to beg Batman, his greatest nemesis, for help against a woman who once shared his life, centuries ago. In exchange, he offers the Dark Knight a chance of a lifetime – the ability to speak with his dead parents. But what Batman’s parents have to say to him will profoundly affect both the man and the hero.
This collection also includes an introduction by series editor Matt Idelson and behind-the-scenes unused pages and sketches featuring commentary by Janson.
FC / 224 pgs / Trade Paperback / $19.95 US /
On sale Aug 18
BATMAN ADVENTURES #17
Written by Ty Templeton
Art by Rick Burchett & Terry Beatty
Cover by Kelsey Shannon
Last issue! A terrifying dream sets events in motion as Batman faces his ultimate foe…and we don’t mean The Joker! Don’t miss this breathtaking final issue!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BIRDS OF PREY #71
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ron Adrian, Alex Lei & Rob Lea
Cover by Mark Texeira
“Between Dark and Dawn” continues in the third of six biweekly issues! Huntress’s mission to the backwoods compound of a sinister Oregon cult goes seriously wrong. And in Gotham, Barbara’s being stalked by something cyber-deadly, but how can she fight what she can’t see?
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #72
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes
Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten
“Between Dark and Dawn” continues in the fourth of six biweekly issues! Vixen and Huntress fight their way to a faceoff with Sovereign Brusaw, Canary races through Gotham trying to prevent a series of cult-inspired suicides…and you won’t believe who Oracle’s about to fight!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ROBIN: UNMASKED! TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Rick Mays, Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente, & Aaron Sowd
Cover by Jason Pearson
Critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham (FABLES) has taken over the life of Tim Drake, Robin -- and the Boy Wonder's life has been a rollercoaster ride ever since!
ROBIN: UNMASKED! collects issues #121-125, featuring pencils by Rick Mays and Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente, with inks by Aaron Sowd and a new cover by Jason Pearson.
Batman turns up the heat on his young ward's training just as Tim is about to encounter the most bloodthirsty killer of his career! And if that weren't bad enough, it's Tim's first day at a new school, with a student body tangled in social spider webs!
As Robin deals with the deadly Johnny Warlock, an even bigger threat is about to turn our hero's life upside down: Tim's own dad!
FC / 128 pgs / Trade Paperback / $12.95 US /
On sale Aug 11
GOTHAM CENTRAL #22
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano
At last, the truth about the infamous High School Baseball Massacre is revealed! Just what part did the Mad Hatter play in the murders years ago? And how will this come to a peaceful resolution when ex-Detective Bullock is involved?
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SCRATCH #3
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
The thrilling miniseries by Sam Kieth continues! If Zack & his new female friend Sage are trying to save an entire town, then why does that town want them dead?
On sale Aug 4 • (3 of 5) • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #818
Written by Chuck Austen
Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
Cover by Arthur Adams
Guest-starring Wonder Woman and Superboy! An injured Superman is surrounded inside STAR Labs with no way to get through the hordes of villains outside. And when one of those villains makes it inside, things get even worse!
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #631
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson
Cover by Gene Ha
Superman learns that seemingly unrelated events might not be as random as he thought. Could the mastermind behind last issue's hostage situation play a bigger role against the Man of Steel?
On sale Aug 18• 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERMAN #208
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The JLA guest stars as “For Tomorrow” marches on with Part 5 of 12! Just when the Man of Steel thought he could catch his breath, he comes face- to-face with new obstacles — namely, his allies in the JLA!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
MAJESTIC #1 (of 4)
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Karl Kerschl
Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
A new 4-issue miniseries that picks up where the events of January's "Strange New Visitor" storyline in the Superman books left off, by the same creative team!
The brilliant mind of Mr. Majestic has been anything but idle since his arrival in the DCU, and Superman isn’t happy with what he's been up to. With the Eradicator hot on his trail, Majestic must find a way back to the Wildstorm Universe!
FC / 32 pgs / (1 of 4) / $2.95 US / On sale Aug 4
Edited by Tom Palmer Jr.
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 1: UP, UP AND AWAY! TP
Written by Mark Millar
Art by Aluir Amancio & Terry Austin
Cover by Mike Manley & Austin
The adventures of the Man of Steel are in two digest-sized books! Volume 1 — reprinting SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #16, 19, and 22-24 — features Brainiac, the Parasite, Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bizarro, Lobo, and Darkseid!
On sale Aug 18 • 5.125” x 7.562” • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2: THE NEVER-ENDING BATTLE TP
Written by Mark Millar
Art by Aluir Amancio, Mike Manley, Terry Austin
Cover by Manley & Austin
A new digest reprinting five issues of the comic inspired by the animated TV show, written by Mark Millar! Volume 2 — reprinting SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #25-29 — turns up the heat with stories featuring Brainiac, Lex Luthor, the Parasite, Lobo, Bizarro and more!
On sale Aug 18 • 5.125” x 7.562” • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #13
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Michael Turner
The startling conclusion to the year’s most talked-about storyline explodes as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman battle Darkseid! Kara Zor-El has all the makings of a Supergirl…but is that who she really is?
RETAILERS NOTE: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers spotlighting Supergirl (50%) and Darkseid (50%).
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
SUPERMAN: GODFALL HC
Written by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly
Art by Talent Caldwell & Jason Gorder
Cover by Turner
A sleek hardcover collecting the sold-out 6-part storyline! Earth’s protector is missing in this adventure collecting ACTION COMICS #812-813, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626 and SUPERMAN #202-203, written by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly (JLA) with art by Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide) & Jason Gorder (Witchblade). Somehow, the Man of Steel finds himself on his native world of Krypton. Can he escape and return to Earth?
GODFALL features a new cover by Turner, an introduction by Kelly, plus behind-the-scenes sketches, designs and more!
FC / 112 pgs / Hardcover / $19.95 US / On sale Aug 4
SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, William Woolfolk, Edmond Hamilton, Jim Steranko, Elliot S. Maggin, John Byrne,
and Joe Kelly
Art by Joe Shuster, Al Plastino, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, Steranko, Byrne, Dick Giordano, Mike Mignola, Doug Mahnke, Lee Bermejo, and various
Cover by various
Superman’s career is chronicled in SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD, a unique collection of some of the Man of Steel's most classic adventures! Reprinted are: Superman's origin (SUPERMAN #1); the story "What if Superman Ended the War?" (Look Magazine); "Three Supermen From Krypton!" (SUPERMAN #65); "The Last Days of Superman" (SUPERMAN #156); "Must There Be a Superman?" (SUPERMAN #247); "The Exile at the Edge of Eternity" (SUPERMAN #400); the modern-day re-telling of Superman’s origin (MAN OF STEEL #1); "Return to Krypton" (SUPERMAN #18); and "What's so funny about Truth, Justice & The American Way?" (ACTION COMICS #775)! This volume also features an introduction by Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27).
FC / 192 pgs / Trade Paperback / $19.95 US /
On sale Aug 11
ACTION HERO ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill & David Kaler
Art by Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio & Frank McLaughlin
Cover by Ditko
At the height of comics’ Silver Age, artist Steve Ditko was winning praise for his spectacular work on Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and Dr. Strange. At the same time, Ditko was also creating powerful tales of another hero: Captain Atom, published by Charlton Comics as part of its “Action Hero” line! DC’s first archive of Charlton material gathers some of Ditko’s greatest Captain Atom adventures, originally published from 1960–1966 in SPACE ADVENTURES #33-42 and CAPTAIN ATOM #78-82!
On sale Aug 25 • 224 pg, FC, $49.95 US
AQUAMAN #21
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
"With the Fishes,” Part 1of 3. "Sub Diego" faces a new wave of crime as a meta-powered criminal caught in the collapse finds his powers even more formidable in his watery new home!
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOODHOUND #2
Written by Dan Jolley
Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs
Cover by Dave Johnson
The DC Universe's toughest new hero has been unleashed… but now he's getting, well, leashed! Will an electronic tracking collar be enough to keep this hound under control? And how will he track down the serial killer who’s kept the FBI in the dark?
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
CAPER #11
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Tom Fowler
Lou and Richie are having a hell of a time. They have a severed hand in a cooler; they’re being chased by well-dressed men with uzis; a squad of porn stars on motorcycles want to “chat” with them; and their only allies are a legion of drag queens!
MATURE READERS
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #3
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
Five extraordinary survivors of a not-so-random terrorist attack put the pieces of their giant jigsaw puzzle back together just in time for their faces to be plastered all across the media as the perps! But the mystery deepens as their personal histories are revealed, and they discover that all are connected by a lot less than six degrees.
On sale Aug 18 • (3 of 6) •32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: THE ATOM #1
Written by Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid
Art by Pat Oliffe & Livesay, Dan Jurgens
Painted cover by Brian Bolland
The explosive cover of THE ATOM #10 inspires two stories in this tribute to legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz! Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN) teams with Pat Oliffe & Livesay, while Mark Waid (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT) is joined by Dan Jurgens to tell the tales.
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: THE FLASH #1
Written by Dennis O'Neil, Jeph Loeb
Art by Doug Mahnke & Mark Farmer, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
Painted cover by Alex Ross
The cover of THE FLASH (original series) #163 inspires two remarkable stories, in which the Scarlet Speedster begs readers to pick up the issue because his "life depends on it!" Taking up the challenge are the teams of Dennis O'Neil & Doug Mahnke and the SUPERMAN/BATMAN team of Loeb, McGuinness & Vines!
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1
Written by Peter David & Harlan Ellison, Marv Wolfman
Art by Joe Giella, Dustin Nguyen
Cover by José Luís Garcia-Lopéz
DC's tribute to Julius Schwartz concludes with this one-shot, inspired by the cover to JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #53. Peter David and acclaimed author Harlan Ellison team with classic Silver Age artist Joe Giella (BATMAN) for one story, while Marv Wolfman (THE NEW TEEN TITANS) and Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN) take the challenge for a second tale.
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1
Written by Stan Lee, Paul Levitz
Art by Darwyn Cooke & J. Bone, Keith Giffen
Cover by Adam Hughes
This tribute issue features the first Superman story ever written by legendary Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee! Lee & Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) and the classic LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES team of Paul Levitz & Keith Giffen each share stories inspired by the cover to SUPERMAN (original series) #264.
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DOOM PATROL #3
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Byrne
It's a “Cold Night’s Death” when mysterious creatures from before the dawn of time draw the Doom Patrol to the Antarctic, where the team is tested for the first time! With uniforms and everything!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ENGINEHEAD #5
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Ted McKeever
In Arizona’s wintery desert, Enginehead must deal with a band of terrorists transporting a smart bomb. What he’s going to do about will defy belief, good sense, and the rules of hygiene!
On sale Aug 4 • (5 of 8) • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FALLEN ANGEL #14
Written by Peter David
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Phillip Bond
It’s a typical evening at the favorite drinking establishment in Bete Noire. Every single cast member comes wandering through Dolf's bar, each caught up in their own problems...not realizing they’re interrelated, and only the Fallen Angel can solve them in one stroke!
MATURE READERS
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
FRACTION #5
Written by David Tischman
Art and cover by Timothy Green II
Trent’s lured three old friends to a showdown, and now he must depend on Pete, Mike and Ford to survive. Plus, the Suit’s creator is revealed! All the power and none of the responsibility — divided by four!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FIRESTORM #4
Written by Dan Jolley
Art and cover by ChrisCross & Rob Stull
Jason Rusch struggles with living a normal life while simultaneously exploring his newfound abilities. But Jason soon realizes that becoming one of the most powerful people on the planet comes with a price, as he's visited by some very suspicious members of the JLA and accosted by an obsessed fan with metahuman powers of her own, in Part 1 of "Everybody Wants You."
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE FLASH #213
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Howard Porter & Livesay
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
A prologue to “Sins of the Father,” a 3-part story crossing over with IDENTITY CRISIS beginning next month! Wally West is about to learn that having a secret identity isn't all it's cracked up to be when he's accused of a crime by Keystone Police. But as the Flash tries to clear Wally's name, an old villain stops him and all of Keystone dead cold. Meet the Slowest Man Alive: The Turtle!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GREEN ARROW #42
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
Cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
In Part 2 of “New Blood”, the public and the press are up in arms over a series of brutal murders. A mysterious man known as Brick goes after the heads of all the crime families in Star City. Can Ollie and Connor take out this new kingpin of crime?
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN LANTERN #180
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Luke Ross & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Brandon Peterson
Part 5 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" Kyle Rayner heads for the one place he knows he'll be welcomed: home. But he's soon confronted by the villain who has stalked him since his return to Earth — and this time only one of them will walk away!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GREEN ARROW: ARCHER’S QUEST TP
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
A thrilling trade paperback collecting GREEN ARROW #16-21 by Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings 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.
On sale Aug 18 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US
GREEN LANTERN: PASSING THE TORCH TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Ariel Olivetti
The final arc of the GREEN LANTERN run by acclaimed writer Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, OUTSIDERS) is collected in this new trade paperback! With Jade at his side, Kyle Rayner, Green Lantern of Earth, takes to stars, where he encounters action and intrigue on Oa, home planet of the Guardians of the Universe! Collects GREEN LANTERN #156 and 158-161.
On sale Aug 25 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US
HARD TIME #7
Written by Steve Gerber
Art and cover by Brian Hurtt
With Ethan stuck in solitary, the aftershocks of his super-powered feats continue to shake B-block, as hardened gangbangers feel real fear for the first time. All the power and none of the responsibility — behind bars!
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
HAWKMAN #31
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray
Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten
The "Fate's Warning" arc reaches its dramatic and startling conclusion! With the St. Roch police force police closing in and Hawkman wanted for murder, the winged heroes race against the clock to rescue jazz singer Domina Paris from the clutches of a sadistic killer who believes he is the reborn soul of St. Roch himself!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
The DCU’s biggest event of 2004 continues
IDENTITY CRISIS #3
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Michael Turner
The mysterious murders in the DCU continue to fuel the flames of unrest in both the heroic community AND the emerging cabal of villains! And if the knock-down, drag-out battle supreme between Deathstroke the Terminator and the Justice League is any indication, things are going to get far worse before they get better!
FC / 40 pgs / Monthly / (3 of 7) / $3.95 US / On sale Aug 11
Edited by Mike Carlin
H-E-R-O #19
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger
Cover by Kelsey Shannon
In Part 1 of the 4-part"Picking up the Pieces,” the battle is over, but the war continues! The heroes have suffered devasting losses, and the villain has fled with the H-device. Now he's building an army of former H-E-R-Os while Robby Reed, the original user, tries to figure out a way to fight a super-powered army — alone.
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JSA #64
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Jerry Ordway & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
The 2-part “Waking the Sandman” concludes! With the help of Cave Carson, the JSA travel to the epicenter of strange tremors deep beneath the Earth’s crust in search of Sand. But what they find isn't what they expect! Meanwhile, Dr. Fate faces-off against the all-new, all-different…“Sandman”?
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JLA #103
Written by Chuck Austen
Art and cover by Ron Garney
"The Pain of the Gods" continues as Green Lantern John Stewart crosses the line in dealing with a sleazeball criminal. How far is "too far" when meting out justice?
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JLA #104
Written by Chuck Austen
Art and cover by Ron Garney
"The Pain of the Gods" is inflicted on J'Onn J'Onzz, the Martian Manhunter! MM feels more human than alien when he finds himself involved in a classic detective case with shades of noir. How involved in his human life should he become?
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #1
Written by Kevin J. Anderson
Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine
Painted cover by John Watson
Renowned science fiction novelist Kevin J. Anderson (THE SAGA OF SEVEN SUNS: VEILED ALLIANCES) comes to the DCU for this 6-issue miniseries starring the World’s First Super-Team!
Set during the Golden Age, STRANGE ADVENTURES begins when fumbling Johnny Thunder decides to become a big-time pulp writer by chronicling the adventures of the JSA. Taken under the writing wing of legendary, real-life science-fiction Grand Master Jack Williamson, Johnny tries his best — and when a deadly new villain called Lord Dynamo appears on the scene, flying a deadly zeppelin crewed by robot zombies, it’s up to Johnny and Jack to help Hawkman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Starman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Sandman and the rest of the JSA save the day!
FC / 40 pgs / Monthly / (1 of 6) / $3.50 US / On sale Aug 18
Edited by Peter Tomasi
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #2
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Sister Superior, a.k.a. Vera Black, infiltrates the Blood Brothers’ terrorist organization disguised as Deathstroke…only to be found out, totally compromising the Elite’s first official mission under Al Shiekh’s watch!
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #34
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Tim Levins & Mick Gray
Cover by Butch Lukic
A bullet from the alley where Batman's parents died! A broken piece of baby Superman's rocketship! What secret villain is gathering up deadly relics from the past, and how does Wonder Woman fit into his plot to destroy the Justice League?
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
KINETIC #6
Written by Kelley Puckett
Art and cover by Warren Pleece
Tom has an incredible super-power, but that doesn’t make things better with his mom, help him get a date, or change the fact that he’s a loser. All the power and none of the responsibility — or perks!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE LEGION #37
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Dan Jurgens & Andy Smith
Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten
“For No Better Reason,” Part 3 of 4. With power out across Metropolis, Karate Kid is left alone to face the escaping prisoners of the Oasis One. Meanwhile, the plan of the mysterious villains becomes clearer…and it could spell the end of the entire Legion.
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE LEGION #38
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Dan Jurgens & Andy Smith
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
The series finale and the thrilling conclusion to the 4-part “For No Better Reason!” Devil, Arrow, Canary and Lantern have sworn to destroy the Legion on its own turf, and with the Legion’s big guns out of the picture, it looks like they just might do it!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE LEGION: FOUNDATIONS TP
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Chris Batista, Chip Wallace, Leonard Kirk, Dave Cockrum, Tony Harris, Tom Feister, Paul Rivoche, Eric Wight, and various
Cover by Harris & Feister
The Legion embarks on a monumental mission by introducing the team's newest member: Superboy! As FOUNDATIONS begins, the Teen of Steel becomes the latest Legionnaire…but is it the Superboy from the 21st Century, or someone new? This 176-page collection reprints THE LEGION #25-30 and material from THE LEGION SECRET FILES 2003.
On sale Aug 4 • 176 pg, FC, $19.95 US
MANHUNTER #1
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Jesús Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Jae Lee
Kate Spencer is a top federal prosecutor, one of the best lawyers in L.A., and the most driven woman alive. The prosecution of super-villains is her life’s work — and the fact that they never go away for good has begun to torment her. When a case she’s lost leads to the murder of innocents, Kate makes her move — a move that shocks her more than anyone.
Breaking the laws she’s upheld for so long, Kate raids an evidence locker of confiscated metahuman weaponry. Raging into the night, tracking the perp who’s eluded justice in the courts, she delivers a long-overdue eye for an eye! She’s found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it!
FC / 32 pgs / Monthly / $2.95 US / On sale Aug 18
Edited by Joan Hilty
THE MONOLITH #7
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Tomm Coker
Cover by James Jean
“Friendly Fire” Part 2 of 3, featuring guest artist Tomm Coker (BLOOD & WATER) and guest-starring Batman! The Incinerator has sworn to keep New York City terror-free by waging a one-man campaign of hate and providing some incendiary terror of his own! Can the Monolith help Batman track him down?
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
OUTSIDERS #15
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Tom Raney
The Outsiders vs. The Fearsome Five! Things get ugly when team-leader Nightwing puts the Outsiders in serious danger to save the day!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
PLASTIC MAN #9
Written by Kyle Baker
Art and cover by Baker
“Continuity Bandit,” Part 2 of 2. Plastic Man waves through a confusing muddle of interlocking storylines and wildly varying art styles to track down a villain who’s messing with Plas’s life and the entire DCU!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
RICHARD DRAGON #4
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
The Circle of Six aims to take over the drug trade in the Motor City. Can Dragon and Bronze Tiger thwart their plans…even if it means a confrontation with Lady Shiva? Plus, the never-before-told story of the first Dragon/Shiva battle!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS #14
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Tom Grummett & Marlo Alquiza
Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
"Beast Boys and Girls," Part 2 of 3! An entire school has been infected by the rare virus Sakutia — the disease that transformed Gar Logan into Beast Boy. Now the Titans are out to cure the kids, and the parents are out to hang Beast Boy…for being contagious!
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #10
Written by J. Torres
Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker
Cover by Dave Bullock
A vile, muck-covered creature from the depths of the ocean is menacing Jump City. Could teen hearthrob Aqualad be behind it?
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
TOUCH #5
Written by John Francis Moore
Art and cover by Wes Craig & Prentis Rollins
Cooper is in trouble, trying to help the out-of-control, super-powered daughter of a billionaire. When his latest client causes a deadly accident, Cooper has a choice: trust a total stranger with his secret and empower them to save him, or die a lonely death. All the power and none of the responsibility — except to himself!
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
WONDER WOMAN #207
written by Greg Rucka
Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder
Painted cover by J.G. Jones
Medousa has returned in Part 2 of "Stoned" in need of an ally – will Veronica Cale be able to help her destroy their common foe? Meanwhile, tensions mount between the U.S. and Themyscira, and an enemy of Wonder Woman finds an unusual way to reach out and touch the Amazing Amazon.
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
WEIRD SECRET ORIGINS 80-PAGE GIANT
Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Haney, Dave Wood, France Herron, Jack Miller, Robert Kanigher and Jerry Siegel
Art by Howard Sherman, Howard Purcell, Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino, George Roussos, Gray Morrow, Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye and Bernard Baily
Cover by Jerry Ordway
The final 80-page Giant has been rescued, bringing a close to a beloved era! Under a new cover by Jerry Ordway, this book includes the secret origins os these "weird" DC characters: Dr. Fate (MORE FUN COMICS #55), Enchantress (STRANGE ADVENTURES #187), Animal Man (STRANGE ADVENTURES #180), Congorilla (ACTION COMICS #247), El Diablo (ALL-STAR WESTERN #3), Bizarro (WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #181), and The Spectre (MORE FUN COMICS #52-53)!
On sale Aug 25 • 80 pg, FC, $5.95 US
CARTOON CARTOONS #33
Written by Robbie Busch, Tom Warburton, Jim Alexander and Jono Howard
Art by Kim Arndt, John Delaney, Mike Kazaleh, Vincent Deporter
Cover by Arndt & Robert Smith
The Kids Next Door face down a ferocious beast, Dexter turns real life into TV time, and the Eds discover gold in their backyard!
On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK JAM-PACKED ACTION!
Written by Various
Art by Various
Production art cover
A 96-page Special featuring stories from actual episodes of the Cartoon Network series Megas XLR, Billy and Mandy, Samurai Jack, and Kids Next Door! The stories included here feature high-quality screen captures and text straight from the shows' scripts! The slam-bang action of these four great stories make this new project a guaranteed hit with fans of the shows and animation in general! Featuring a free bonus DVD of Cartoon Network’s hit Megas XLR!
Retro-solicited; on sale July 21 • 5” x7” •96 pg, FC, $7.99 US
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 4 TP
Written by Richard & Wendy Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini
More classic adventure from Wendy and Richard Pini, as the elves continue their struggle deep within Blue Mountain and learn more about their heritage. But can they regain their freedom when the evil Winnowill wants them as her servants?
On sale Aug 25 • 5” x7” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.95 US
LOONEY TUNES #117
Written by Earl Kress, Sam Agro
Art by Omar Aranda & Alberto Saichann
Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo
Elmer hunts the rare jackalope — but will he bag Bugs or Daffy? Plus, a batch of Looney folk tales, from “Little Chicken” to “The Wolf Who Cried Boy”!
On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
POWERPUFF GIRLS #53
Written by Ian Boothby
Art and cover by Phil Moy & TBD
There’s a new Professor in town, and his special spray stops crime! Could this put both Professor Utonium and the Powerpuff Girls out of work?
On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 14 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
The adventures of Will Eisner's most famous creation continue in this volume reprinting the Spirit newspaper sections from 1/5/47-6/29/47. Featuring appearances by Ebony, Dolan and Ellen, the seductive P'Gell, Hoagy the Yogi, Silken Floss, Saree and more, plus an introduction by Jim Vance.
On sale Aug 4 • 196 pg, FC, $49.95 US
SCOOBY-DOO #87
Written by John Rozum, Ivan Velez Jr. and Robbie Busch
Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Dave Hunt & Scott McRae
Cover by Staton
Mystery Inc. surfs with sharks and jousts with jesters at a medieval fair. Plus, a puzzle-story where you can help the gang pick out the right monster from a crowd!
On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #445
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
When getting ready to hit the beach, don’t forget that MAD’s a surefire chick magnet. It’s as essential as sunscreen!
On sale Aug 4 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD COLOR SPECIAL #10
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
It’s more cover-to-cover color that will have your head spinning! Featuring classic MAD articles, most in color for the first time! If you couldn’t make out what something was in black-and-white, it becomes all too clear here. Don’t you wish you didn’t know?
On sale Aug 11 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
