BATMAN SECTION
BATMAN BEGINS MOVIE ADAPTATION
Written by Scott Beatty
Art by Kilian Plunkett & Serge LaPointe
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Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight’s emergence as a force for good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents’ murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high-tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.
This thrilling comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. Pictures movie is brought to you by veteran Batman writer
Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) and artists Kilian Plunkett (SUPERMAN: RED SON) & Serge LaPointe!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 • Prestige Format 64 pg, FC, $6.99 US Edited by Jaye Gardner
BATMAN BEGINS: THE MOVIE
& OTHER TALES OF THE DARK KNIGHT TP
Written by Scott Beatty, Dennis O'Neil, Greg Rucka,
Ed Brubaker and Bill Willingham
Art by Kilian Plunkett & Serge LaPointe, Dick Giordano, Rick Burchett & Rodney Ramos, Scott McDaniel &
Andy Owens and Tom Fowler
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Batman Begins explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight’s emergence as a force for good in Gotham. collection that also features a quartet of classic Batman tales! In addition to the Warner Bros. Pictures movie adaptation by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE), Kilian Plunkett (SUPERMAN: RED SON) & Serge LaPointe, this volume also includes a rare Batman story from SECRET ORIGINS TP by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Giordano, plus stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #757 by Greg Rucka, Rick Burchett & Rodney Ramos, BATMAN #604 by Ed Brubaker, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #168 by Bill Willingham & Tom Fowler!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US
BATMAN BEGINS: CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN STATUE
A hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a Certificate of Authenticity, is packaged in a 4-color box, and is limited to 2,500.
Retro-solicited; on sale April 27 • Statue
14" H x 8" W x 8.5" D • $195.00
BATMAN BEGINS: BATMOBILE REPLICA
A hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain replica includes a Certificate of Authenticity, is packaged in an elegant black gift box with gold-foil stamping, and is limited to 2,600.
On sale May 4 • Replica
4.25" H x 6.5"W x 10" D • $195.00
BATMAN BEGINS: BATARANG PROP REPLICA
An authentic, life-sized movie replica includes a Certificate of Authenticity, is packaged in an elegant black gift box with gold-foil stamping, and is limited to 1,500.
On sale May 11 • Replica
2" H x 11.5" W x 5.75" D • $150.00
BATMAN BEGINS: BATMAN IN FLIGHT STATUE
A hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a Certificate of Authenticity, is packaged in a 4-color box, and is limited to 4,000.
On sale May 11 • Statue
11" H x 8.5" W x 5.5" D • $195.00
BATMAN BEGINS: BATMAN ON ROOFTOP STATUE
A hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a Certificate of Authenticity, is packaged in a 4-color box, and is limited to 3,500.
On sale May 18 • Statue
7" H x 4" W x 4" D • $89.99
BATMAN BEGINS: CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN BUST
This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain bust is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 1 • Bust
6.25” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D • $45.00
BATMAN BEGINS: 13" CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
This figure includes an authentic movie costume, alternate set of hands, grappling gun, batarangs, a stand to display the figure and a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a 5th panel.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 8
Collector Figure • 13” H • $89.99
BATMAN BEGINS: CHRISTIAN BALE AS BATMAN MINI-STATUE
This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue can be displayed with each of the other BATMAN BEGINS Mini-Statues and is packaged in a 4-color box.
On sale May 25 • Mini-Statue
4" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D • $29.99
BATMAN BEGINS: Ken Watanabe as Ra’s Al Ghul MINI-STATUE
This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue can be displayed with each of the other BATMAN BEGINS Mini-Statues and is packaged in a 4-color box.
On sale June 1 • Mini-Statue
4” H x 2.75” W x 2.75” D • $29.99
BATMAN BEGINS: CIlLIAN MURPHY AS SCARECROW MINI-STATUE
This hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-statue can be displayed with each of the other BATMAN BEGINS Mini-Statues and is packaged in a 4-color box.
On sale June 8 • Mini-Statue
4” H x 2.75” W x 2.75” D • $29.99
See all the exciting BATMAN BEGINS items from DC Direct in the BATMAN BEGINS AUTHENTIC MOVIE COLLECTIBLES catalogue accompanying this issue of Previews!
DETECTIVE COMICS #806
Written by David Lapham and Scott Beatty
Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and Jeff Parker
Cover by Lapham
In Part 6 of the 12-part “City of Crime,” the number of missing people is skyrocketing, an army of faceless goons is out for Batman’s blood, and the Ventriloquist is homicidal! Plus, part 1 of the 2-part “Regnum Defende,” by Scott Beatly and Jeff Parker.
On sale May 4 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN #640
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Matt Wagner
Superman guest-stars in Part 2 of “Family Reunion!” Batman travels to Metropolis to visit an old friend, known to the world as the Man of Steel! Meanwhile, the mysterious Red Hood joins Onyx in an attack on Gotham’s sadistic crime boss, the Black Mask!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #65
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Cliff Chiang
It’s the shattering conclusion of Ivy’s quest! With Batman giving her unlikely aid, Ivy is bound and determined to become a normal human again. But Hush isn’t going to let her win. With the lives of her park orphans in the balance, will Ivy make the ultimate sacrifice?
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #191
Written by J. Torres
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Concluding an exciting 2-part adventure! Mr. Freeze bids farewell to Gotham City — via a permanent deep freeze! Both Batman and Bruce Wayne must determine Freeze’s motives in order to stop him from icing all of downtown Gotham!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW #1
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Sean Murphy
Cover by Zach Howard & Jay Leisten
Writer Bruce Jones (Hulk) makes his DCU debut, teaming with red-hot newcomer Sean Murphy and cover artists Zach Howard & Jay Leisten for a 2-issue series delving into the background of one of the Dark Knight’s most fearsome foes!
Think you know everything there is to know about
the Scarecrow and his origin? Think again! YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW goes back to the very beginning, to Jonathan Crane’s birth and questionable lineage, and follows his story up to his first appearance taking on Batman and Robin!
A trail of death and straw leads the Dynamic Duo in a race to identify and stop Gotham’s newest serial killer, but the demons that shaped the Scarecrow aren’t so easily revealed!
On sale May 25 • Prestige Format • 1 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US
BATMAN: BROKEN CITY TP
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The acclaimed 6-issue BATMAN story by the creative team of 100 BULLETS now in paperback! In this story from BATMAN #620-625, Batman investigates the discovery of a girl’s body in the Gotham landfill.
On sale May 25 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES 2005
Written by Bruce Jones, Steve Purcell and others
Art by Ed Barrows, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, and others
Cover by Barrionuevo & Bit
A surprising Special exploring the world of the Batman’s enemies – through the eyes of one of their own! Learn why Gotham City is such a magnet for crime and discover the secrets of the shape-changing supervillain Clayface! Plus, profiles of Batman’s foes!
On sale May 48 • 32 pg, FC, $4.99 US
BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #1 & 2
Written by Steve Englehart
Art and covers by Marshall Rogers
& Terry Austin
One of the most popular Batman creative teams ever reunites for a twice-monthly- shipping 6-issue miniseries! Writer Steve Englehart and artists Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin set a high standard with their acclaimed run on DETECTIVE COMICS in the late 1970s! Now that team is back with BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE, a miniseries that pits the Dark Knight against the most famous and feared members of his Rogues Gallery!
In the startling debut issue, the Joker enters a gubernatorial election using the campain slogan “Vote for me or I’ll kill you!” Will it persuade voters? Plus, Bruce Wayne’s old love interest Silver St. Cloud returns, as do Two-Face and the Scarecrow!
And the action continues in the startling second issue, as the Scarecrow manages to overcome Batman in the one location where he’s most vulnerable: the Batcave! Meanwhile, the Bruce Wayne/Silver St. Cloud relationship heats up!
Issue #1 on sale May 4 • Issue #2 on sale May 18 • 1 and 2
of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS TP
Written by Steve Englehart and Len Wein
Art by Marshall Rogers, Walter Simonson, Terry Austin,
Al Milgrom, and Dick Giordano
Cover by Rogers & Austin
Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #1,
a collection featuring the original Englehart, Rogers & Austin stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #469-479.
On sale May 4 • 176 pg, FC, $12.95 US • RELIST
BATGIRL #64
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang
The über-assassin Deathstroke has maneuvered Batgirl into a deathtrap! Now she must square off against the daughter of the DCU’s deadliest hit man. And just who is this daughter of the stone cold killer? You know this belle of the blade as…the Ravager!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #2
Written by Paul Jenkins
Art and Jae Lee
Cover by Sean Phillips
A rash of brutal murders is plaguing Gotham City, and the possible suspect has just escaped from Arkham Asylum! Two-Face is free, and the horror has only just begun. With the aid of a mad doctor, Two-Face will attempt to control his “Jekyll and Hyde” syndrome once and for all…even if it means experimenting on everyone in Gotham — including the Batman!
On sale May 18 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
ROBIN #138
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Damion Scott & Sandra Hope
Cover by Chris Brunner
Robin’s been assailed from all sides since he began roosting in the ’Haven — now it’s time for Tim Drake to take the fight to its source! He’s gunning for the man who put the price on his head: the Penguin!
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #31
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Stefano Gaudiano & Kano
Cover by Cliff Chiang
Time has run out for Officer Kelly! He’s been transformed into a raging monster and is running amok through the streets of Gotham — and the GCPD has no choice but to take him down. Plus, Allen and Montoya feel the pressure as they try to reason with Dr. Alchemy!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL: HALF A LIFE TP
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Michael Lark, Jason Pearson, William Rosado,
Cam Smith and Steve Mitchell
Cover by Michael Lark
The Eisner-winning story arc focusing on Renee Montoya presented in GOTHAM CENTRAL #6-10! Plus, stories from BATMAN CHRONICLES #16 and DETECTIVE COMICS #747 providing additional details on Montoya and a new cover by Lark!
On sale May 25 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL: IN THE LINE OF DUTY TP
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Michael Lark
Reoffered to coincide with GOTHAM CENTRAL: HALF A LIFE TP, this volume collects the first five issues of the critically acclaimed series! Gotham’s Special Crimes Unit is in a race against time to bring in Mister Freeze…without the help of the Dark Knight!
On sale May 25 • 128 pg, FC, $9.95 US • RELIST
CATWOMAN #43
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Jock
In an issue by the guest-team of Andersen Gabrych (BATGIRL), Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez, Killer Croc rolls into the East End tearing up anyone dumb enough to get in a croc/human's way! And where Croc goes, can Onyx be far behind? Confused? So's Catwoman, but she hardly has time to ask questions!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
NIGHTWING #108
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Andy Parks
Nightwing’s in New York and on his own, working his way deeper into a world more dangerous than he could ever know. There’s weaponry of frightening power on the streets, and Dick must find out where it’s coming from before innocents are killed — if he can keep from being blown away in the process!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
NIGHTWING: ON THE RAZOR’S EDGE TP
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Greg Land, Rick Leonardi, Trevor McCarthy, Mike Lilly, Drew Geraci, Jesse Delperdang, Mark Farmer and John Lowe Cover by Land
A thrilling collection featuring NIGHTWING #52 and 54-60!When an army of ninjas arrive in Blüdhaven, they’re only a harbinger of the deadliest threat yet.
On sale May 25 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US
SUPERMAN SECTION
ACTION COMICS #827
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Byrne
Legendary artist John Byrne returns to illustrate the adventures of the Man of Steel, joined by fan-favorite writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) and inker Nelson (TEEN TITANS)! Expect high adventure, slam-bang action and insightful character moments as Superman faces both new and familiar threats.
It all kicks off in this issue as Dr. Polaris seeks Superman’s protection from a new mistress of magnetism: Repulse!
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #640
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
Hot off his critically acclaimed work on the MAJESTIC miniseries, artist Karl Kerschl joins the ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN writer Greg Rucka as Superman's world is shattered! The Man of Tomorrow won't know who's friend or foe, and it all begins with the shocking unmasking of Ruin!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERMAN #217
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Former Smallville Supervising Producer Mark Verheiden joins with superstar artist Ed Benes (BIRDS OF PREY) to begin a new chapter in Superman's life! After the events of the past months, Superman has left Metropolis and created a new Fortress of Solitude in the Amazon jungle. Lois and Jimmy come to find him, only to meet some unexpected resistance and the emergence of a new major threat to the entire DCU!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #21
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
Part 2 of the 6-part “With a Vengeance,” by the fan-favorite team of writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Are Superman and Batman guilty of murder? The Maximums certainly think so — and where they come from, it's an eye for an eye! The battle of the century continues as The World's Finest duo take on the super squad of avenging heroes — to the death! Join Superman/Batman's original creative team supreme for what’s certain to be one of the most talked-about events of the year!
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USS
SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 1 TP
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Reoffered to coincide with ACTION COMICS #827, this volume collects the landmark miniseries that redefined the Man of Steel in the mid-’80s! Collecting John Byrne’s THE MAN OF STEEL #1-6.
On sale May 11 • 160 pg, FC, $9.95 US • RELIST
LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #3
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Lee Bermejo
Guest-starring Batman! When you’re Lex Luthor, it’s wise to keep your friends close and your enemies closer — especially the enemies who live in Gotham City. Has the Dark Knight sold out his longtime Kryptonian ally, or is he simply watching his friend’s back?
On sale May 4 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN IN ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC
Written by Jerry Siegel and Don Cameron
Art by Jack Burnley, Sam Citron, John Sikela and others
Cover by Citron
A new volume collecting ACTION COMICS #53-68 (1942-1945) featuring an intro by William Schelly! This volume contains classic Golden Age tales — many reprinted for the first time — including the first appearance of the Toyman, the return of the Prankster, and more!
On sale May 4 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US
SUPERMAN IN ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Jerry Siegel
Art by Joe Shuster, Fred Ray, John Sikela,
Leo Nowak, and others
Cover by Shuster
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN IN ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 4, this volume collects ACTION COMICS #37-52, in which Superman faces off against Luthor, the Trickster, and more!
On sale May 4 • 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST
SUPERMAN: THE WRATH OF GOG TP
Written by Chuck Austen
Art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Marc Campos and John Sibal
Cover by Reis & Campos
Collecting ACTION COMICS #814-819, plus backups from #812-813! It’s relentless action for the Man of Steel as he faces a horde of enemies from Darkseid to Weapons Master. Will he have enough strength in the end to face the villainous Gog?
On sale May 11 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
THE KINGDOM TP
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Jerry Ordway, Frank Quitely, Barry Kitson, Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Ariel Olivetti, Matt Haley and others
Cover by Zeck & John Beatty
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THE WRATH OF GOG. This volume collects THE KINGDOM miniseries and one-shots plus the popular NEW YEAR'S EVIL: GOG one-shot.
On sale May 11 • 232 pg, FC, $17.95 US • RELIST
SUPERMAN: INFINITE CITY HC
Written by Mike Kennedy
Art and cover by Carlos Meglia
Get ready for a unique new original hardcover written by Mike Kennedy (Star Wars: Underworld) and featuring distinctive visuals by Carlos Meglia (ACTION COMICS, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN)!
When powerful weapons ravage Metropolis, Clark Kent and Lois Lane travel to an old midwestern town to discover their roots. What they find is the abandoned town of Infinite City! After traveling through a portal, they’re transported to a place beyond their imagination, where futuristic technology and magic coexist. But not everyone is happy living there, and they want to come to our world, no matter what the price.
Can Superman defeat his doppelganger, the Warden — a being as powerful as he? And what of the architect behind it all: Jor-El?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 22 • 96 pg, FC, $24.99 US
DCU SECTION
AQUAMAN #30
Written by John Arcudi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with all the power, resources and legal protection of a multinational corporation behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegans to Atlantis — but they may wish they’d never come!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #82
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Adriana Melo
Everyone plays, no one quits! Black Canary and special guest WIldcat fight for their lives in southeast Asia, while Oracle faces the malignancy growing within her own body! And back in the states, Helena gambles everything in facing her past.
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #3
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Nekros
Cover by Byrne
Guest-starring Batman and Zatanna, who investigate the new manifestation of Etrigan in Gotham City! Plus, the start of the most amazing mystery that dark city has ever seen!
On sale May 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BREACH #5
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Martin
The fallout from Breach’s battle with the JLA continues! While Breach rages against his inability to stop a new threat, evil is afoot. Plus, Tim comes face-to-face with Mac; more on the mysterious Tobias Underwood; and Mac’s wife is revealed!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DAY OF VENGEANCE #2
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
Spinning out of the events of March’s DC COUNTDOWN, a reality-bending 6-issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham (ROBIN, FABLES) and artists Justiniano & Walden Wong (THE HUMAN RACE)! The uneasy alliance known as the Shadowpact has formed to protect the world from another unholy partnership: the Spectre and the new Eclipso, who wage a fearsome campaign to wipe out all magic!
On sale May 18 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DOOM PATROL #12
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Byrne
Guest-starring Metamorpho! The horrible truth of the Chief’s past comes to light as an old adversary returns to finish the job he started so long ago — and this time, Niles Caulder must die! Plus, one team member returns to an old look, and another makes a fateful decision.
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FALLEN ANGEL #20
Written by Peter David
Art and cover by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
The conclusion of the “Sacred Cows” arc! The Fallen Angel goes toe-to-toe with Sachs and Violens for her life. Meanwhile, the power players of Bête Noire are about to turn on each other, and very few will be left when the explosions stop and the smoke clears! Final issue.
On sale May 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE FLASH #222
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay
Part 3 of the 6-part “Rogue War,” guest-starring Jay Garrick and Kid Flash! Much to the Flash’s horror, a new ally arrives to help turn the tide of war. But an unexpected friend emerges, and the Rogues are in for the fight of their lives!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
FIRESTORM #13
Written by Dan Jolley
Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull
Cover by Matt Haley
“The Return of Ronnie Raymond” concludes as questions are answered and Firestorm's battle with some of his worst enemies comes to an explosive conclusion! But this deadly end only may open the door to an entirely new status quo for the Nuclear Wonder!
On sale May 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD DAWN TP
Written by Jim Owsley, Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones
Art by M.D. Bright and Romeo Tanghal
Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer
Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN #1, this collection collects the miniseries retelling of Hal Jordan’s origin! How did Hal Jordan start his career as a Green Lantern? Learn the story behind Hal’s rise to prominence in this classic tale.
On sale May 25 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST
GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco &
Jesus Merino
Strap in and hang on as one of DC’s greatest icons, Hal Jordan returns to the forefront of the DCU in a new monthly series by red-hot writer Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH) and stunning art by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN/BATMAN)! GREEN LANTERN challenges your imagination and leaves you breathless as you witness the adventures of one of the greatest heroes in the DCU. From the runways at Edwards Air Force Base to the darkest corner of Space Sector 2814, the Green Lantern will proudly shine his light!
This special 40-page debut issue kicks off the 3-part tale “No Fear.” Spinning out of the pages of GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH, Hal Jordan returns to the DCU as the Emerald Warrior, ready to reclaim his life and the light of the Green Lantern. But the forces of darkness have already begun to rise, looking to claim the power of the Green Lantern for themselves!
On sale May 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US Edited by Peter Tomasi
HAWKMAN #40
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose
Hawkman meets with master mystic Dr. Fate in preparation for his final battle with the dealdy amalgam of his worst enemies! But with battle comes loss…and this loss promises to be the worst
he has ever suffered.
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
HAWKMAN: WINGS OF FURY TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Rags Morales, José Luís García-López, Scot Eaton, Michael Bair and Ray Kryssing
Cover by Andrew Robinson
A new trade paperback collecting HAWKMAN #15-22! The mystic Highwayman comes to St. Roch seeking to claim Hawkman’s tortured soul!
On sale May 4 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US
THE HUMAN RACE #3
Written by Ben Raab
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
The miniseries continues! The secret fraternity Delta Chi Delta, sworn to protect the human race, confronts Earth’s biggest threat — Paracelsus, the genetic wizard who has created the lifeform that could corrupt humanity forever!
On sale May 18 • 3 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JLA #114
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Ron Garney & Dan Green
Cover by Garney
The 8-part “Syndicate Rules” concludes! It's the final showdown — the Qwardians vs. the Crime Syndicate, with the JLA trapped in the middle! It’s a slam-bang, all-action finale with revelations and upheavals that'll change the CSA — and the JLA as well.
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
GREEN ARROW #50
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos
Cover by James Jean
Get ready for an extra-sized anniversary issue guest-starring Batman — and the Outsiders! It’s a battle royal in Star City as Green Arrow and his Team Green join forces with Gotham City’s Dark Knight and the Outsiders to take on the robotic menance of the Duke of Oil, the impossibly lethal Drakon, the brutal Brick, and the man pulling everyone’s strings: The Riddler!
On sale May 11 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #7
Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis
Art and cover by Kevin Maguire & Joe Rubinstein
Part 4 of the 6-part “I Can’t Believe It’s Not the Justice League!” It’s a rescue mission to Hell to save Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and the Elongated Man from the Eternal Damnation of slinging burgers to monsters, demons, and zombies! But it’s not all fun and games for the Super Buddies, as they’ll soon see.
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE TP — NEW EDITION
Written by James Robinson
Art and cover by Paul Smith
A new edition of the classic collection reprinting the classic miniseries by James Robinson (STARMAN) and Paul Smith (Uncanny X-Men)! Don’t miss this unique look at the classic heroes of the JSA in a tale pits them against the greatest evil of their time.
On sale May 4 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JSA #73
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne
Cover by Alex Ross
Tying into DAY OF VENGEANCE, the sequel to last year’s bestselling “Black Reign” begins here with Part 1 of the 3-part “Black Vengeance!” Free from the soul of Hal Jordan and evil of Parallax, the Spectre journeys to deliver vengeance across the globe — and it begins in the homeland of Black Adam. Captain Marvel returns to the JSA as the team ventures once again into enemy territory to face one of the most powerful forces in the DCU!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #11
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
London has become Manchester Black’s battlefield! The Elite are fragmented, and even the might of the JLA is no match against Manchester and Eve. Only the return of a fallen hero will bring the Elite together before the JLA — and all of London — pay the ultimate price!
On sale May 4 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
MANHUNTER #10
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Jesus Saiz
“Manhunted” begins! The Shadow-Thief’s trial comes to a shocking close — just as the stalker of ex-Manhunters goes public! And Kate Spencer’s being watched by someone who knows way too much about her…
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #6
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Art Thibert
Cover by Kitson
The secret of the threat from beyond the stars is revealed, causing a chain reaction that affects every Legionnaire and every life in the galaxy! If you thought you knew which side to root for in the 31st century — think again!
On sale May 25 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
THE OMAC PROJECT #2
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jesus Saiz
Cover by Ladrönn
The gripping miniseries spinning out of DC COUNTDOWN continues! When the JLA discovers the existence of the powerful, hero-monitoring Brother Eye satellite, battle lines are drawn between Batman and Superman! And Checkmate operative Sasha Bordeaux struggles with a secret act of treason — just as her agency commands the OMAC Project to kill!
On sale May 25 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOYS AND GIRLS TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Ben Raab
Art by Justiniano & Chris Ivy,
Tom Grummett & Lary Stucker
Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
Explore the origins of Gar Logan in an action-packed new collection featuring the 3-issue BEAST BOY miniseries as well as the explosive 3-part story “Wild Kingdom” presented in TEEN TITANS #13-15! This volume features an introduction by writer Geoff Johns!
On sale May 4 • 168 pg, FC, $9.99 US
PLASTIC MAN #16
Written by Kyle Baker
Art and cover by Baker
The jaw-dropping conclusion of a hilarious 2-part tale! Edwina, Plastic Man and Agent Morgan's adopted “daughter” go on a double date with a guy Plas can't stand. Hilarity ensues. (And no, that's not the guy's name.)
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS: FAMILY LOST TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Mike McKone, Marlo Alquiza, Tom Grummett,
Ivan Reis, Kevin Conrad, Marc Campos, and Norm Rapmund
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
Reoffered to coincide with TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOYS AND GIRLS, this collection includes TEEN TITANS #8-12, plus the hard-to-find TITANS #1/2. Raven returns...with a new body, but also a new master: the latest Brother Blood!
On sale May 4 • 176 pg, FC, $9.95 US • RELIST
TEEN TITANS #24
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Matthew Clark & Mark Farmer
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
“The Insiders,” a 4-part crossover between the TEEN TITANS and OUTSIDERS, begins here, in an issue featuring guest art by Matthew Clark & Mark Farmer! For months, Superboy has been taunted by the secrets of his DNA — that he’s
a clone created from Superman and Lex Luthor. But who cloned him, and why?
Meanwhile, the Titans and the Outsiders are rocked to the core as they face two of the most powerful villains in the DCU in an all-out war to destroy the young teams! Alliances will change and bonds will be broken as the teams face their greatest challenge to date.
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #24
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Carlos D’Anda
Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza
Part 2 of the 4-part “The Insiders” crossover with TEEN TITANS! Secrets are revealed and Indigo's origin is explored as the Outsiders join the Titans for an all-out battle against two of DC's most powerful villains!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR #1
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
Rocketing out of DC COUNTDOWN and the death-defying conclusion of the ADAM STRANGE miniseries, the space heroes of the DCU take center stage in a galaxy-shattering story written by Dave Gibbons (THE ORIGINALS, WATCHMEN) with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos (ACTION COMICS)! This star-spanning 6-issue miniseries will bring worlds to war and citizens to their knees!
Adam Strange, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and a cast of DC's greatest space adventurers come together to face an evil forged in the depths of Thanagar; an evil that threatens to bring down two planets and countless civilizations!
On sale May 11 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Stephen Wacker & Peter Tomasi
SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Simone Bianchi
Grant Morrison and artist Simone Bianchi continue the exciting bimonthly tale of the Shining Knight lost in the 21st century!
Justin — the Shining Knight — is now without his trusty steed Victory! After escaping from a police car on Sunset Boulevard, Justin is left to wander the toxic, sun-drenched backstreets of Los Angeles. Delirious and confused, it seems to Justin that the Sheeda won, creating a world of poison air and synthetic life! Now, with magical broadsword in hand, the Knight’s crusade begins anew!
On sale May 4 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #2
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
Grant Morrison’s towering SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues in a bimonthly miniseries with stunning art by Cameron Stewart (SEAGUY)! The Guardian's encounter with the rival subway pirates NoBeard and AllBeard turns into a wild race through a labyrinth of secret Masonic subway tunnels underneath New York City. Their goal? To find a radioactive gem known as the Foundation Stone of Manhattan, an object that the dreaded Sheeda wish to possess and use for their own nefarious ways!
On sale May 18 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
VILLAINS UNITED #1
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Dale Eaglesham
& Wade von Grawbadger
Cover by J.G. Jones
Spinning directly from the pages of DC COUNTDOWN, the villains of the DCU are now organized and deadlier than ever as superstar talents Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY), artists Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger (H-E-R-O) and cover artist J.G. Jones (WONDER WOMAN) expose the new face of evil! But within the ranks of the world's vilest villains something perhaps even more wicked is brewing, and only the mysterious being code-named Mockingbird has all the answers.
On sale May 4 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Stephen Wacker
WRATH OF THE SPECTRE TP
Written by Michael Fleisher
Art by Jim Aparo, Ernie Chua, Frank Thorne,
Cover by Aparo
Collecting stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #431-440 and WRATH OF THE SPECTRE #4! One of DC’s most powerful characters returns in stories that shocked and thrilled readers !
On sale May 18 • 200 pg, FC, $19.99 US
THE GOLDEN AGE SPECTRE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Jerry Siegel
Art and cover by Bernard Baily
Reoffered to coincide with WRATH OF THE SPECTRE TP, this volume reprints the Spectre stories from MORE FUN COMICS #52-70 (1940-1941) and features an introduction by noted comics historian Jerry Bails.
On sale May 18 • 224 pg, FC, $49.95 US • RELIST
WONDER WOMAN #216 & 217
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Cover by J.G. Jones
Get ready for two biweekly issues concluding “The Bronze Doors” featuring art by IDENTITY CRISIS team Rags Morales & Michael Bair! In WONDER WOMAN #216, the Teen Titans’ Wonder Girl guests in a story that finds the blinded Diana going into the depths of Hell in search of a valuable prize.
And in WONDER WOMAN #217, “The Bronze Doors” close with a bang as Diana’s quest comes to an unexpected end! Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl are on a mission into the Ancient Greek lands of the dead. Will our heroines return unscathed? And what reward will Diana demand for her service?
Issue #216 on sale May 11 • Issue #217 on sale May 25
32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE WORLD’S GREATEST
SUPER-HEROES OVERSIZED SLIPCASED HC
Written by Paul Dini & Alex Ross
Art and cover by Ross
You can’t afford to miss this massive slipcased hardcover you’ve been waiting for, featuring the stunning art of the Eisner Award-winning team of the incomparable Alex Ross & writer Paul Dini! Between 1998 and 2003, Paul Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with superstar illustrator Alex Ross to create six oversized tabloid editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE.These classic works for all ages feature the iconic DC characters in a unique storytelling format that combines aspects of both comics and picture books. Also included are several pages of promotional art, preliminary art and thumbnails, art done for DC Direct product, model-to-finished-painting comparisons, reflections by the book's creators, and much more! This landmark volume also features an introduction by noted book designer and author Chip Kidd, a new painted cover by Alex Ross, and an 8-page foldout of the JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE poster featuring every member of the JLA by Ross.
Advance-solicited; on sale July 6 • 9.5" x 12.25" • 396 pg, FC, $49.99 US
JOHNNY DC SECTION
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #9
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
The Joker’s back! But he’s never been seen like this before. Why is the Clown Prince of Crime claiming that he’s sane? It’s up to Batman to find out before the Joker is free of Arkham forever!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! VOL. 1: CRIME TIME TP
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
The Batman stands ready to strike in this new digest-sized collection from Johnny DC! Reprinting the first five issues of the brand-new series THE BATMAN STRIKES — based on the hit new Kids' WB show — CRIME TIME boasts five action-packed adventures.
On sale May 4 • 5" x 7.375" • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US
THE BATMAN JAM-PACKED ACTION
Written by various
Art by various
Reoffered to coincide with THE BATMAN STRIKES! VOL. 1: CRIME TIME, this digest adapts the first two episodes of Cartoon Network’s hit animated series The Batman, featuring high-quality screen-captures and dialogue straight from the shows’ scripts.
On sale May 4 • 5" x 7.375" • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US • RELIST
TEEN TITANS GO! #19
Written by J. Torres
Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
Johnny Rancid makes a deal with the devil to become a big-time rock star! But his new singing voice raises the dead! When zombies wreak havoc all over the city, it's up to the Teen Titans to get things under control and stop him from getting his songs on the radio.
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #9
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong
Cover by Ben Caldwell
The League travels back in time to Camelot, to help Shining Knight defend his kingdom against the schemes of Morgan Le Fey and her army of black knights. And what role does Vixen play in all of this?
On sale May 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED VOL. 1: UNITED THEY STAND TP
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barbieri, Walden Wong and Ethen Beavers
Cover by Ben Caldwell
Leaping straight out of their hit new Cartoon Network show, the World's Greatest Heroes have hit the stands in the sizzling-hot Johnny DC series JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED — and this inaugural manga-sized collection reprints their first five issues!
On sale May 18 • 5" x 7.375" • 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 1: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TP
Written by various
Art by various
Cover by John Delaney and Rick Burchett
Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: UNITED THEY STAND, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #3, 6, and 10-12, featuring all the excitement of the hit Cartoon Network show!
On sale May 18 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US • RELIST
JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOL. 2: FRIENDS AND FOES TP
Written by various
Art by various
Cover by Butch Lukic
Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: UNITED THEY STAND, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13-14, 16, and 19-20, continuing the fun of the hit Cartoon Network show!
On sale May 18 • 5" x 7.375" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US • RELIST
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #9
Written by Jesse McCann, Robbie Busch and Jono Howard
Art by Scott Neely, Scott Underwood and Angus Bungay
Cover by Robert Pope
Dexter tackles math — and math fights back! Plus, the Eds find themselves getting in touch with their softer sides, while Grim takes the spotlight in high-fashion hijinks!
On sale May 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #126
Written by Jesse McCann
and Frank Strom
Art by Leo Batic,
Pablo Zamboni, Omar Aranda, Ruben Torreiro
& Horacio Ottolini
Cover by David Alvarez
& Mike DeCarlo
It’s all-out historical hysterics as Porky and Daffy join Ulysses on his eventful voyage home from Troy! Plus, food fun from Claude the Cat and Witch Hazel!
On sale May 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
POWERPUFF GIRLS #62
Written by Robbie Busch
and Jon Lewis
Art by Chris Cook & Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Phil Moy
Amoeba Boys keep falling on Townsville! And the only way the Powerpuffs can beat the Boys is to save them from themselves!
On sale May 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #96
Written by John Rozum
Art by Joe Staton
& Horacio Ottolini
Cover by Staton
Animal antics haunt Daphne’s aunt, while an entire town fears a mysterious monster heading right
for their homes!
On sale May 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
Written by John Carnell
Art by Steve Leialoha and others
Cover by Leialoha
This comics adaptation of the classic novel by Douglas Adams is reoffered just in time for the upcoming film release. Join Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect and more as they experience the adventure of several lifetimes in this science-fiction extravaganza!
On sale May 4 • 129 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST
MAD #454
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Purchase this issue of MAD, and madcap hilarity will ensue! Guaranteed or your money back!* (*Not really)
On sale May 4 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US
MAD XL #33
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL, containing the
Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the
Month, more Readers’ Choice picks, and other fun features!
On sale May 11 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US
