Batman Titles...
CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #2
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Selina's Roman Holiday continues! Wanted for last issue’s shocking murder, Catwoman finds herself caught between two rival gangs with all of Rome up for grabs. Get ready for love, death and betrayal — Gotham City style — on the other side of the world!
On sale Oct 20 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, $3.50 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #799
Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy
Art by Pete Woods & Cam Smith, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Jock
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 1! Batman engineers a mass meeting of criminals. But will it render the game unwinnable? And in the backup story, the conclusion of “Low,” the Riddler takes on Poison Ivy!
On sale Oct 6 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #184
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Brad Walker & Troy Nixey
Cover by Brian Haberlin
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 2! As Batman drowns in a sea of enemies, the rest of Gotham’s heroes race to save him! All the chaos and violence so far was merely a prelude to this. To make matters worse, the G.C.P.D. is about to break ranks!
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #98
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens
Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 3! Ten months ago, Firefly torched Haly’s Circus, the childhood home of Dick Grayson. Tonight, Firefly must face the wrath of Nightwing! Meanwhile, Batgirl and Onyx battle Killer Croc and the Suicide King!
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
ROBIN #131
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Jon Proctor & Robert Campanella
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 4! Two Robins — one former and one current — fight for their lives! Tim Drake takes on the devilish duo of the Trickster and Mr. Fun, while Stephanie Brown takes on the mysterious mastermind steering “War Games!”
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #58
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Francis Portela
Cover by Jae Lee
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 5! With the city in chaos, Tarantula becomes the prime target of the G.C.P.D.! Desperate for a victory, they’re hell-bent on bringing her down. Batman must choose between stemming the violence and saving his newest ally.
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATGIRL #57
Written by Dylan Horrocks
Art by Mike Huddleston & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by James Jean
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 6! Batgirl and Onyx fight for their lives in the bowels of Gotham City as a seemingly endless supply of criminals overruns the city. And the mysterious mastermind behind “War Games” decides to take the war to Batman!
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
CATWOMAN #36
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 7! The penultimate chapter of Gotham’s darkest period finds Batman in conflict with Commissioner Akins, the players ready for the final battle, and Catwoman squaring off one last time against Zeiss, the man who left her for dead!
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN #633
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Kinsun & Aaron Sowd
Cover by Matt Wagner
“War Games,” Act 3, Part 8 — the extra-sized conclusion!
The climactic battle between Batman and the mastermind behind the Gotham gang war hits close to home! Don’t miss the stunning finale!
On sale Oct 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #24
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Lark
You’ve seen “War Games” from the heroes’ perspectives. Now see it through the eyes of the real world! As the detectives of the G.C.P.D. battle to save lives, Commissioner Akins reaches his breaking point with Batman.
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #75
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes and Eduardo Barretto
Cover by Jason Pearson
A new beginning for the team, and an extra-sized anniversary issue! The Birds, reeling from the aftershock of “War Games,” are forced to make a decision that changes everything! Plus, a special backup tale with guest artist Eduardo Barretto!
On sale Oct 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US
Superman Titles...
SUPERMAN #210
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
It’s the battle between the DCU’s strongest heroes: Superman vs. Wonder Woman in a fight to the finish, written by fan-favorite Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Jim Lee & Scott Wiliams as “For Tomorrow” continues!
When Superman inadvertently sets off a series of catastrophic events after destroying the Vanishing Tech, Wonder Woman must intervene and attempt to put an end to the chaos. But Superman has plans of his own and won’t let the Amazonian interfere without a fight — and what a fight it’ll be!
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #820
Written by Chuck Austen
Art by Carlos D’Anda
Cover by Joyce Chin & Arthur Adams
A tribute to the dead is interrupted by a new Silver Banshee! As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a supervillain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from the pits of Hell!
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning
Cover by Gene Ha
It’s a deadly new villain for the Man of Steel! New Parasites are born, and they have a thirst for the Man of Steel's power!
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #15
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino
Fan-favorite writer Jeph Loeb and artists extraordinaire Carlos Pacheco & Jesús Merino (JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE, ARROWSMITH) continue the shocking 5-part arc “Absolute Power” as a resistance rises up against the tyranny of…Superman and Batman?
A resistance is formed against dictators Superman and Batman. But will these new Freedom Fighters save this dark world or make it even worse? Do not read the ending of this story first — it’ll blow your mind!
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
MAJESTIC #3
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Karl Kerschl
Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
The adventures of WildStorm hero Mr. Majestic in the DCU continue! Suffering from memory loss, Majestic tries to piece together the shards of his past and return home. Plus, the Eradicator’s back — and he's got Majestic in his sights!
On sale Oct 6 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
DCU Titles...
ADAM STRANGE #2
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Pascal Ferry
Continuing the thrilling new adventures of DC's premier science-fiction hero! Adam Strange survives an alien attack as he discovers clues to what's happened to his adopted homeworld, Rann!
On sale Oct 27 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
AQUAMAN #23
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
The 3-part “With the Fishes” concludes! What happened on the day San Diego sank? The truth may surprise you when Aquaman is forced to choose between civilization and chaos as a group of pirates led by the villainous Marauder takes advantage of the horrendous, watery disaster area.
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOODHOUND #4
Written by Dan Jolley
Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs
Cover by Dave Johnson
In the startling conclusion of Bloodhound’s debut adventure, Travis Clevenger learns just how much punishment he can take, as he faces a super-powered killer ready to murder those closest to DC’s darkest hero! No one escapes this fight in one piece…
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #5
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
The penultimate issue of the electrifying miniseries! The remaining Challengers come face-to-face with the masters of the world and learn that the masses have been manipulated for some time. Now it’s up to the Challengers to free the world — and beyond — from Hegemony’s insidious grasp!
On sale Oct 13 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
DOOM PATROL #5
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Byrne
Cliff, Rita and Nudge infiltrate an illegal ultimate fighting ring by pitting Robotman against multiple malevolent machines of destruction! Learn secrets of where Cliff Steele, Rita Farr and the Chief have come from — just in time for Robotman to lose his head!
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FALLEN ANGEL #16
Written by Peter David
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Ashley Wood
Doctor Juris is no longer in power in Bête Noire! On the run from the Hierarchy, it appears the Fallen Angel — his rejected former lover — may be his only ally. Meanwhile, a power vacuum created by the absence of Juris triggers a showdown!
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US • MATURE READERS
FIRESTORM #6
Written by Dan Jolley
Art by Chris Batista & Dan Green
Cover by Luke Ross
A special issue that ties into IDENTITY CRISIS, featuring guest art by Chris Batista (THE LEGION) & Dan Green (Uncanny X-Men)! With the pressures of his family life and the gargantuan responsibilities of the powers of Firestorm weighing heavily on him, Jason Rusch finally decides to blow off some steam! But what will be the consequences of his recklessness…especially when the JLA reveals what happened to Ronnie Raymond?
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
A turning point in the history of the Green Lanterns begins here, in a 6-issue miniseries written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH) with art by Ethan Van Sciver (New X-Men, THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS)!
Hal Jordan was one of the greatest heroes in the DCU until tragedy turned him into one of its greatest villains. Today, his soul searches for redemption as the Spectre. But redemption may not be what Jordan himself needs...or wants. The fates of Kyle Rayner, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and the rest of the Green Lantern mythology unfold in this colossal tale of heroism involving the entire DCU!
On sale Oct 27 • 1 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US Edited by Peter Tomasi
THE FLASH #215
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay
Part 2 of the 3-part “Sins of the Father,” tying into the events of IDENTITY CRISIS!
Wally West continues to struggle with the secrets he’s uncovered about Barry Allen’s time with the JLA. But making peace with them may not be as easy as he’d hoped. Plus, a new arrival in Keystone City spells trouble for the Rogues!
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GREEN ARROW #43
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
Cover by Marcos Martín & Alvaro Lopez
In Part 4 of the 6-part “New Blood,” Brick abducts the daughter of Star City’s mayor! Green Arrow and Connor Hawke must rip the city apart to find the child before the new kingpin of crime exacts his revenge on our heroes and the city at large!
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
H-E-R-O #21
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger
Cover by Kelsey Shannon
The battle lines over the H-E-R-O device are drawn: Robby Reed and his team against a villain created by the device, with powers that dwarf all the others combined. Plus, Matt Allen (from H-E-R-O #5) learns his daughter has been kidnapped, and he isn’t happy!
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
HAWKMAN #33
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Andy Smith & Mick Gray
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
A routine trip to the JSA headquarters in New York takes a dramatic turn when a malicious and incredibly powerful creature unleashes massive destruction on the city. Hawkman and Hawkgirl must join forces with The Monolith! But will their combined strength be enough?
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
IDENTITY CRISIS #5
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by Michael Turner
Find out what all the fuss is about as the breathtaking 7-issue miniseries heats up!
The heroes take a proactive stance against the villains of the DCU…at the cost of lives on both sides of the crisis! Unfortunately, nothing can prevent another loss in a hero's private life. With the stakes raised for everyone involved, things are going to get a lot worse before they get better!
On sale Oct 20 • 5 of 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.95 US
HARD TIME #9
Written by Steve Gerber
Art and cover by Brian Hurtt
DC Focus! A new story arc begins as Ethan Harrow leaves solitary confinement to find the balance of power changed forever at State Penitentiary — and he’s dependent on his own mysterious power to protect him. Jump aboard the gripping drama Entertainment Weekly calls “Oz meets My So-Called Life.”
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JLA #107
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green
Fan-favorite writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) joins the JLA art team of Ron Garney & Dan Green for “Crime Syndicate of Amerika,” an 8-part story that explodes from the pages of Busiek’s JLA/AVENGERS!
Research has continued on the mysterious “space egg” left behind at the end of JLA/AVENGERS, leading the JLA to take steps to ensure that Krona stays put in his “prison.” But this distraction could prove fatal, since the real threat at the moment may come from another Earth!
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JSA #66
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The exciting conclusion of the 2-part “Out of Time!” The life of Rick Tyler continues to tick away as the JSA is forced to battle through the time stream to save their teammate. But what fate awaits Rex Tyler? And how is Extant involved?
On sale Oct 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #3
Written by Kevin J. Anderson
Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine
Cover by John Watson
The mad Lord Dynamo has offered a devil’s bargain to mankind: He will cure the world’s ills, but only if Green Lantern surrenders his Power Ring and Starman relinquishes his Gravity Rod! Will the rest of the nation turn against the Justice Society of America?
On sale Oct 20 • 3 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #4
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
A glimpse into Vera’s youth in industrial England a generation ago gives insight into her relationship with her late brother Manchester Black and the horrors that made them both what they are today — for Vera, leader of the Elite…for Black, dead!
On sale Oct 13 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
KINETIC #8
Written by Kelley Puckett
Art and cover by Warren Pleece
DC Focus! Just when Tom has had as much of his family as he can take, a new player shows up: his father! Where has he been, and why did he leave? And will Tom’s newfound powers change their relationship forever?
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE MONOLITH #9
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Phil Winslade
The gangsters of the underworld retaliate against the downtrodden lower East Siders they’ve repressed and robbed — by creating a Monolith of their own…one forged of iron!
On sale Oct 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
MANHUNTER #3
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Jésus Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Jae Lee
The action-packed new series continues with an issue that ties into IDENTITY CRISIS! Kate Spencer’s new super-hero identity turns her entire life upside down, as a super-powered accident endangers her custody rights and threatens to blow her cover as Manhunter. Worst of all, the psychotic Shadow Thief has a thing or two to teach her about street fighting…
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #17
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Dwayne Turner & Nelson
John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted stars in the timely and compelling 3-part story “Most Wanted!”
The Outsiders are an aggressive super-team, taking the fight to the bad guys and preying on super-criminals. But when one of the criminals they’re chasing turns out to be a real predator, Nightwing and his teammates seek aid from an unlikely source. John Walsh helps the Outsiders deal with a very real problem that hits home with Arsenal, Grace and Walsh himself: child abduction.
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
PLASTIC MAN #11
Written by Kyle Baker
Art and cover by Baker
This one’s titled “Homeland Security!” If Plastic Man is in charge of it, how secure can it be?
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US
RICHARD DRAGON #6
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
The Motor City is a powder keg, and Lady Shiva holds the match! Her Circle of Six aims to take over the city’s underworld and establish a global drug trade. Only two men stand in their way: Richard Dragon and the Bronze Tiger. This battle will settle the fate of the city…and not everyone will survive!
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SOLO #1
Written by Tim Sale, Brian Azzarello, Jeph Loeb, Darwyn Cooke, and Diana Schutz
Art and cover by Sale
What happens when some of the most talented artists
in comics are free to unleash their creative vision across 48 pages? The answer is SOLO, a unique new bimonthly series that showcases the best of the best of the biz!
Unfettered by the constraints of a regular monthly series, SOLO’s artists work in a variety of genres — using whichever characters — they wish! SOLO debuts in style with fan-favorite artist Tim Sale (CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN) in an issue that features a must-read follow-up story to SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS (written by Jeph Loeb), a Catwoman/Batman tale (written by Brian Azzarello), a Supergirl adventure (written by Dark Horse Comics editor Diana Schutz), and more!
Future SOLO issues will feature such A-list talent as Richard Corben, Paul Pope, Howard Chaykin, Jordi Bernet, Mike Allred and Darwyn Cooke.
On sale Oct 27 • Bimonthly • No interior ads • 48 pg, FC, $3.95 US Edited by Mark Chiarello
TEEN TITANS #17
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
The 3-part “Titans Tomorrow” kicks off here, as the Titans return from the trip with the Legion…ten years too late!
Get ready to meet the all-new Titans lineup: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Animal Man, Aquawoman and the Flash! But all is not as well as it seems in the future, and the Teen Titans are going to find out why.
On sale Oct 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SCRATCH #5
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
Batman returns in the conclusion of the story of misbegotten werewolf Scratch! A bloodthirsty mob wants Scratch dead. Can Batman protect him from his hometown and discover the secret of the Ouroboros in the midst of this frenzy?
On sale Oct 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
WONDER WOMAN #209
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder
Cover by J.G. Jones
Medousa launches an attack on Wonder Woman’s embassy as “Stoned” nears its petrifying conclusion! When those closest to Diana are caught off-guard, who will pay the price for Medousa’s blood-lust? And what surprising ally will rise to the challenge?
On sale Oct 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
