BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #1
Written by Andrew Helfer
Art by Tan Eng Huat
Cover by Pat Lee
Get ready for an explosive 12-issue maxiseries written by Andy Helfer (THE SHADOW) with art by Tan Eng Huat (JLA) and covers by Pat Lee (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) that explores the formative years of the Dark Knight!
This thrilling maxiseries begins as Batman attempts to save a young girl from being robbed, only to learn that the young girl isn?t so innocent after all. This incident leads an undercover Bruce Wayne from Gotham City?s club scene to an airliner filled with the bodies of the freshly dead! To make matters worse, the bodies have been infected with a deadly plague?and so has Bruce Wayne! The danger and mystery are just beginning as Wayne sets off on a powerful Journey into Knight!
On sale August 17 ? 1 of 12 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Mike Carlin
DETECTIVE COMICS #809
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Jock
In Part 1 of the 4-part weekly shipping ?War Crimes,? crossing over with BATMAN, the truth about ?War Games? is revealed!
Now one of Batman?s former supporters is out to tear him apart!
Plus, Part 2 of ?The Beast Beneath,? by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos.
On sale August 3 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN #643
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope
Cover by Jock
Part 2 of the 4-issue crossover ?War Crimes!? A long-lost nemesis of the Bat returns to exact revenge for a painful personal loss while someone poses as Batman in a public place! Plus, the return of the Joker!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #810
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Jock
Part 3 of the 4-part ?War Crimes!? It?s an old-fashioned throwdown when Batman and the Joker lock horns! Plus, the conclusion of ?The Beast Beneath.? Please note: David Lapham?s 12-part ?City of Crime? continues in September?s DETECTIVE COMICS #811.
On sale August 17 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN #644
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope
Cover by Jock
The jaw-dropping conclusion of the 4-part ?War Crimes!? Batman faces two of his deadliest enemies: criminal mastermind Black Mask and the maniacal Joker! Don?t miss the shock ending that will remove a long-standing character from Batman?s life forever!
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATGIRL #67
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Alé ‡arza & Jesse Delperdang
Guest-starring the Birds of Prey! On a quest to learn the identity of her mother, Cassandra Cain must travel to the Aegean Sea to find the elusive Lady Shiva. But to track down the world?s deadliest assassin, Batgirl requires assistance from the Birds of Prey!
It?s high-flying adventure as the Bat and the Birds team up!
On sale August 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #68
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Cliff Chiang
While a prisoner of Hush, Alfred discovered that the villain wasn?t Tommy Elliot after all ? but Alfred suffered partial amnesia, silencing the truth. Now Alfred recalls the shocking events of that night, but Hush comes to an even greater revelation!
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #194
Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson
Art and cover by Seth Fisher
Part 3 of the 5-part ?Snow.? Batman?s surveillance team discovers the secret a corporation has kept that has transformed an ordinary research scientist into a mad menace to himself and all of Gotham!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: WAR DRUMS TP
Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych
Art by Pete Woods, Damion Scott, Brad Walker, Cam Smith & Troy Nixey
Cover by James Jean
Reoffered to coincide with the ?War Crimes? crossover, this collection features stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #790-#796 and ROBIN #126-#128 that were a prelude to the pivotal WAR GAMES story! Leslie Thompkins vanishes and Robin is replaced by Spoiler!
On sale August 3 ? 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US ? RELIST
ROBIN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Bill Finger and others
Art by Jim Mooney, Win Mortimer, Curt Swan,
Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley,Charles Paris, Jim Mooney, John Giunta, John Fischetti and Win Mortimer
Cover by Win Mortimer
Don?t miss the first archive edition focusing on the early adventures of Robin, collecting stories from STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #65-85 (1947-1948)!
Presented here are 21 exciting Golden Age solo adventures of The Boy Wonder featuring the talents of Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney, Win Mortimer and more of comics' finest writers and artists!
On sale August 31 ? 256 pg, FC, $49.99 US
NIGHTWING #111
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Cliff Chiang & Ande Parks
Cover by Phil Hester & Parks
Dick Grayson?s gone undercover ? maybe too far undercover! When the criminals whose trust he?s earned stab him in the back, the parts of his life that have been under wraps come to the surface. And why is Deathstroke, the man who knows way too much about Nightwing?s life, at the head of Dick?s crime world?
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ROBIN #141
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
As Tim prepares to make the biggest decision of his life ? whether or not to leave Batman?s employ for a Black Ops job in the U.S. government ? an old flame comes back into his life. The problem? This one died in the Gotham Gang War. Love has never been so creepy!
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #5
Written by Paul Jenkins
Art and cover by Sean Phillips
Poisoned by Two-Face, a struggling Batman enlists the help of Commissioner Gordon to stop Two-Face from contaminating Gotham City?s water supply. But that?s exactly what Two-Face wants, as Harvey Dent takes his ?Jekyll & Hyde? serum to the citizens of Gotham, leaving Batman and Gordon helpless to stop him!
On sale August 31 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
CATWOMAN #46
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Adam Hughes
Catwoman must deal with the ramifications of making a deal with Hush! Is Selina a villain or hero? As the East End of Gotham becomes flooded with supervillains looking to stake a claim, Catwoman realizes there?s only one way to beat an army of bad guys ? join?em!
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
CATWOMAN: WILD RIDE TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Cameron Stewart, Guy Davis and Nick Derington
Cover by Stewart
A thrilling new collection featuring CATWOMAN #20-24! After the horrifying events in CATWOMAN: RELENTLESS, Selina and Holly look for relaxation on a road trip ? but they?re in for way more than they bargained for! Guest-starring Wildcat, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Captain Cold and more.
On sale August 24 ? 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
GOTHAM CENTRAL #34
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
Guest-starring the Teen Titans! The cops have what appears to be Robin?s dead body in the Gotham Morgue. And with an uncooperative Batman in Gotham City, the only people to turn to for answers may be the Teen Titans!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERGIRL #1
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner
Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover.
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Eddie Berganza
SUPERGIRL #0
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
A new printing of the amazing story by SUPERGIRL creative team Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #19.
Now that Kara Zor-El has accepted her role as Supergirl, what will she do with it? And just how powerful is she? How will her life impact Batman and Superman? This issue is the starting point of an incredible journey that leads into SUPERGIRL #1!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SUPERGIRL HC
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Michael Turner
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERGIRL #1, this volume features her first appearance in the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13! What?s her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding?
On sale August 10 ? 160 pg, FC, $19.95 US ? RELIST
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES TP
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines and Tim Sale
Cover by McGuinness & Vines
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERGIRL #1, this fantastic trade paperback collects the first six issues of the hit series. The World?s Finest take on a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale and a sketchbook section by McGuinness!
On sale August 10 ? 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US ? RELIST
SUPERMAN #220
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art by Tony Daniel & Marlo Alquiza
Cover by Ed Benes
It?s the return of the Supermen! In the aftermath of the "Sacrifice" and "The Insiders" story arcs, Superman and Superboy find their way to the ruins of the old Fortress of Solitude in the Arctic with John Henry Irons to check on the missing Eradicator. Unfortunately, the Eradicator still believes Krypton?s sons are rogues, and he?s prepared to take care of that problem!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #643
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
After the cataclysmic events of "Sacrifice," Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman reach a turning point in their relationship. Where do they go from here?
On sale August 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ACTION COMICS #830
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan
A VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! The Society comes to Metropolis to offer the city protection ? over Superman's dead body!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #22
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
The creative team-supreme writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines ratchet up the intensity in Part 3 of the 6-part ?With a Vengeance!? After revealing the mysterious puppet master who has sent the Maximums after Superman and Batman, the World's Finest heroes make a daring escape! But they'll never escape alive when they come face to face with?themselves? It can't get more lethal than when they travel "All Across the Universes!" Minus?not introducing the startling Bizarro and Batzarro! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 4 TP
Written by John Byrne, Marv Wolfman and Paul Levitz
Art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano and others
Cover by Ordway
The fourth collection featuring Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring SUPERMAN #7-8, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #430-431, ACTION COMICS #590, 591, and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #37-38! Superman encounters Rampage for the first time, has a rematch with Mammoth, contends with a mysterious Superboy, and more!
On sale August 3 ? 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 3 TP
Written by John Byrne & Marv Wolfman
Art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, Karl Kesel and Mike Machlan
Cover by Ordway
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL VOL. 4, the third collection of Superman stories from the ?80s reprints SUPERMAN #4-6, ACTION COMICS #587-589, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #427-429!
On sale August 3 ? 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US ? RELIST
IDENTITY CRISIS HC
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
Covers by Morales & Bair and Michael Turner
The most talked-about and successful miniseries of 2004 ? the story that has created ripple effects throughout the DC Universe for many years to come ? is now available in a stunning hardcover volume! New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) teams with artists Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) and cover artist Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) to deliver an all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good.
When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.
Bonus features for this special hardcover edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more! Retailers please note: This hardcover will ship in two editions available on different order lines featuring covers by Morales & Bair (BOOK MARKET VERSION) and Turner (DIRECT MARKET VERSION). See order form for details.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 8 ? 264 pg, FC, 24.99 US
AQUAMAN #33
Written by John Arcudi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
Black Manta shows up in Sub Diego, but he?s not looking for a fight. Not yet, anyway! Tempest, on the other hand, seems to be just itching for one ? with Aquaman. But what are they fighting over? Aquaman?s wife, Mera!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #6
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Nekros
Cover by Byrne
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood, who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
ADAM STRANGE: PLANET HEIST TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Pascal Ferry
Don?t miss a gorgeous new trade paperback collecting the red-hot 8-issue miniseries written by Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS) with art by Pascal Ferry (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) that led up to THE RANN-THANAGAR WAR!
Heroic adventurer Adam Strange was ready to abandon Earth and join his wife and daughter on his adopted homeworld of Rann forever, but the newly perfected Zeta-Beam that was to transport him there never came. Now he?s trapped on Earth, desperate with worry that something terrible may have happened to his world and his family.
But the truth is far worse than even his darkest imaginings. Something terrible is coming. And an ordinary Earthman may be the only thing that stands in the way of universal Armageddon!
On sale August 10 ? 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #85
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Adriana Melo
"Battle Within" concludes as Oracle risks everything to fight the Brainiac virus on her own! Plus, Canary begs Huntress to rejoin the team. The future of the Birds hangs in the balance in this issue! Plus, don?t miss the Birds of Prey guest appearance in BATGIRL #67!
On sale August 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BREACH #8
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Martin
The all-out battle between Breach and Talia?s Kobra forces reaches a climax! The battle draws the attention of Superman, who only wants to help, but Breach remembers their last encounter and the lives that were lost as a result!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DAY OF VENGEANCE #5
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS explodes as Black Alice from BIRDS OF PREY joins the fray! But is her power enough to turn the tide against the Spectre?s mad quest to extinguish all magic in the DCU?
On sale August 24 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #3 & 4
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by José Œuis Garcí¡L󰥺 & George Pé²¥z
Cover by Jimenez & Pé²¥z
The miniseries restoring one of the DCU?s most powerful heroines reaches a startling conclusion as it ships twice in August! In issue #3, the Teen Titans and the Outsiders fight for the soul of long-lost comrade Donna Troy in a battle that literally drives to the core of an endangered planet ? and reveals a shocking secret!
And in issue #4?s stunning conclusion, it?s the Teen Titans and the Outsiders against the power of the Titans of Myth ? and Donna Troy must choose sides for once and for all!
Issue #3 on sale August 3; issue #4 on sale August 24
3 and 4 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DC?S GREATEST IMAGINARY STORIES TP
Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel and others
Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Curt Swan and others
Cover by Brian Bolland
DC Comics collects some of the best imaginary stories featuring Superman, Supergirl, Batman, and the Flash from 1946-1967! Featuring an introduction by Comics Buyer's Guide's Craig Shutt and a new Brian Bolland cover!
On sale August 3 ? 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
DOOM PATROL #15
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Byrne
Sun City Central Hospital has a problem ? all of the patients are dead! Robotman and Elasti-Girl go to investigate, but what they discover might just suck the life out of them ? literally! Meanwhile, Nudge has her own medical problems and Larry gets a new ?old? look!
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
FIRESTORM #16
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull
Cover by Matt Haley
The 2-part "Secret Origins" concludes as Firestorm merges with an unexpected partner in a desperate attempt to defeat the Pionic Man. Plus, exploding stars! Knitting needles! Mother substitutes! And a shock ending that takes Jason into VILLAINS UNITED!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN ARROW #53
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Cliff Chiang
"Heading into the Light," Part 2 of 4. Green Arrow and Black Lightning face off against the malevolent Mirror Master! But even as they contend with one of the Flash?s most fearsome foes, our heroes are left to wonder if someone much scarier is behind the latest Star City scourge!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE FLASH #225
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay
Do not miss the unbelievable conclusion of the 6-part "Rogue War!" It?s all been leading up to this! The fate of the Rogues? plan to control their own destiny ? and that of Wally West ? comes to a head!
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
GREEN LANTERN #4
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Red-hot artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH) illustrates a story guest-starring Kilowog! What does a strange alien autopsy have to do with Hector Hammond? And what part does it play in a dark conspiracy, years in the making, against Green Lantern? Plus, something is stirring in the waters around Coast City?
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HAWKMAN #43
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Joe Bennett & Kevin Sharpe
Cover by Bennett & Ruy Jose
This is it! The issue you've been waiting for is here, as the secret history of the Golden Eagle is revealed!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE HUMAN RACE #6
Written by Ben Raab
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
Nymph struggles with the woman she thinks is her beloved?s ex-girlfriend. Ulysses struggles with trying to remain human despite his extrahuman "gifts." Sensei struggles with his past, and all of Shuster?s Glen struggles under quarantine!
On sale August 17 ? 6 of 7 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE #1
Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Covers by Ross
Get ready for a classic-yet-fresh new look at the Justice League of America, imagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross! The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren?t the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert ? but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! How is that possible? Witness an unbelievable story unfold over the course of 12 eye-popping bimonthly issues! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Alex Ross, featuring heroes (50%) and villains (50%). See order form for JUSTICE LEAGUE: SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE EXCLUSIVE ordering information.
On sale August 17 ? 1 of 12 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
JLA #117
Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg
Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer
Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer
In Part 3 of the 5-part "Crisis of Conscience" Batman has left the JLA, to fight! The Secret Society of Super-Villains knows all of the secrets of the JLA, and their first target is Superman?s wife, Lois Lane! But after a fierce battle, will the heroes decide to mind-wipe the villains once again?
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JLA CLASSIFIED #11
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Butch Guice
Cover by Michael Stribling
Part 2 of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell," written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) with art by Butch Guice (Ruse, OLYMPUS)! While Lois Lane investigates a string of suicides at LexCorp, the JLA must contend with several sudden emergencies ? all of which begin with an unexplained explosion and end with a mysterious glowing object.
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA #76
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Alex Ross
Featuring guest art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco (FALLEN ANGEL)! In the aftermath of the devastating "Black Vengeance" story, the JSA must regroup and reassess their purpose ? but Hawkman harbors a secret that will change the JSA?s role in the DCU forever! Plus, Mr. Terrific begins his hunt for Roulette!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 1 TP
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, John Byrne and others
Cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green
An exciting saga dealing with a schism within the ranks of the JLA is presented in this new collection, featuring ACTION COMICS #775, JLA #100, JLA SECRET FILES 2004 (lead story), and JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1-4! Several Leaguers go undercover to work with Vera Black and her super-powered team, the Elite.
On sale August 31 ? 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US
JSA: LOST TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dave Gibbons, Jerry Ordway, Sean Phillips and others
Cover by Jerome K. Moore
A new collection including JSA #59-67, featuring a thrilling story arc and a tie-in to IDENTITY CRISIS! The JSA visit old friends and new as they rectify injustices, aware that as they fix one problem, an even larger one is brewing in the timestream!
On sale August 17 ? 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #9
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Art Thibert
Cover by Barry Kitson
The 30th century?s hottest team nears the breaking point! Layer upon layer of intrigue is revealed as the Legion's two factions are pushed to the brink, while Cosmic Boy is faced with a deadly decision that could change the face of his team forever.
On sale August 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JSA CLASSIFIED #2
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti
The new series continues with a story shedding light on the origin of the mysterious Power Girl! On her way to Metropolis, Power Girl is confronted by three brave heroes from the far future. But the "reunion" is interrupted before it begins by the menace of Mordru! Meanwhile, a shocking new member of the Secret Society of Super-Villains is revealed.
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
MANHUNTER #13
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Adriana Melo
This issue of MANHUNTER ties into THE OMAC PROJECT as Kate Spencer and Cameron Chase are on the run from Brother Eye! Can Project Manhunter?s secrets be unraveled before it?s too late?
On sale August 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
THE OMAC PROJECT #5
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jesus Saiz
Cover by Ladr?
The penultimate issue of the miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Checkmate rallies against the terrifying power of Brother Eye as the satellite begins to execute an apocalyptic final protocol! Can they succeed where the JLA failed?
On sale August 24 ? 5 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #27
Written by Peter Tomasi
Art by Will Conrad & Sean Parsons
Cover by Kevin Nowlan
Batman and Katana guest-star in the explosive conclusion to "Tick Tock!" Batman and The Outsiders are together again as the sins of the past blast back, forcing the team into a confrontation with a deadly terror that is not what it seems.
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SON OF VULCAN #3
Written by Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Keron Grant
Guest-starring Green Lantern John Stewart and the JLA!
As the super-hero community reacts to the news of another champion lost, Vulcan's killer is revealed! Meanwhile, Mikey Devante has bigger problems than losing his mentor and inheriting powers he can't control: Vulcan's Forge is trying to kill him!
On sale August 3 ? 3 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RANN-THANAGAR WAR #4
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
The galaxy-shaking war reaches new heights in this miniseries springing out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! As the greatest warriors in the universe battle, one of Thanagar's greatest enemies stands revealed with conquest on his mind. Beware the destructive might of Onimar Synn!
On sale August 10 ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCH-BOY #3
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Frazer Irving
The SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues to unfold! Klarion has escaped his underground home in Limbo Town and found himself on the streets of New York City. Can the Witch-Boy avoid the clutches of the evil Mister Melmoth and the Deviant Ones, or will he welcome them?
On sale August 17 ? 3 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT #4
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Simone Bianchi
The SHINING KNIGHT?s saga concludes with the terrifying showdown between Justin and Galahad, the Perfect Knight, the last survivors of the Round Table! Brought back from the dead and corrupted beyond measure, the Perfect Knight has become a monstrous cannibal in the service of Gloriana, the evil Queen of the invading Sheeda hordes. Can Justin survive in the face of an onslaught from the deadliest of all his former allies? And can the lessons he has learned in the 21st century prevail against the power of Summer's End and the fury of the Perfect Knight?
On sale August 31 ? 4 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SOLO #6
Written by Brian Azzarello, Chuck Dixon, John Arcudi, Joe Kelly and Andrew Helfer
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Spanish comic book artist extraordinaire Jordi Bernet (BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2) dives into issue #6 of SOLO! Bernet teams up with some of today?s best writers, illustrating tales of horror and revenge by Brian Azzarello, John Arcudi, Joe Kelly, Andrew Helfer and Chuck Dixon. Featuring stories from the Old West, 1950s Las Vegas, a South American prison, a forgotten Texas town, and a Batman/Poison/Ivy tale fresh from the streets of Gotham City!
On sale August 31 ? 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US
TEEN TITANS #27
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Rob Liefeld
A can?t-miss mind-blowing 2-part story by superstar creators Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY) and Rob Liefeld (X-Force)! An old foe of Hawk and Dove returns to create chaos on a cosmic scale! Can the Titans save the day?
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2005
Written by Geoff Johns, Marc Andreyko, Greg Rucka, and others
Art by Phil Jimenez, Kevin Nowlan, Ian Churchill and others
Cover by Tony Daniel
DC?s hottest new teams collide in an explosive one-shot! Following the events of "The Insiders" crossover, a villain from the Titans? past returns with a plan for revenge on former Titans! Plus, what?s the deal with the crazy Titan who calls herself the Joker's Daughter?
On sale August 31 ? 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US
VILLAINS UNITED #4
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger
Cover by J.G. Jones
It?s more hard livin' and easy dyin' as the miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS intensifies! The renegade Six ? the criminals who have refused to join the ever-increasing ranks of the villainous Society ? are given an unlikely and potentially deadly mission: rescue one of the DCU's most powerful heroes!
On sale August 10 ? 4 of 6 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
WONDER WOMAN #220
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Mark Propst
Cover by J.G. Jones
In the wake of last month?s "Sacrifice" crossover, Wonder Woman must face the consequences of her history-making encounter with the Man of Steel. But when Checkmate gets involved, will it be to hurt Diana or help her?
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
WORLD?S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Bill Finger and Jerry Coleman
Art by Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, and others
Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye
DC Comics proudly presents classic Silver Age material from WORLD'S FINEST #102-116 by two of the artists most associated with Batman and Superman! Guest stars include Batwoman and Lex Luthor, plus Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite team up!
On sale August 10 ? 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #12
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
Based on the hit cartoon on the Kids? WB! The scientist who created Bane has been arrested by the Gotham City Police. But when Bane wants payback on the man who made him a monster, it?ll take Batman and the police to stop him!
On sale August 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #12
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong
Cover by Ben Caldwell
When Mirror Master traps the Flash and sets his sights on the rest of the Justice League, it's up to Jay Garrick ? the original Flash ? to save the day!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
TEEN TITANS GO! #22
Written by J. Torres
Art by Sean Galloway & Khare Randolph
Cover by Galloway
A regular-sized issue packed with two great stories ? it's double the fun! Beast Boy stumbles on an ancient spell book in Raven's room. When his snooping goes too far, how can he get rid of the horrible creature he's unleashed from pages of the book?
Meanwhile, one of Robin's training exercises goes awry when he comes face-to-face with Slade!
On sale August 31 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
CARTOON NETWORK
BLOCK PARTY #12
Written by Tom Warburton, John Rozum, Jim Alexander, Robbie Busch and Sholly Fisch
Art by Matt Peters, Matt Jenkins, Robert Pope, Dan Day, and the Iguana
Cover by Robert Pope
The Kids Next Door are all abuzz over the spelling bee ? but Queen Bee may just award them the sharp sting of defeat! Plus, Johnny Bravo, Dexter?s Laboratory, and more!
On sale August 24 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
LOONEY TUNES #129
Written by by Dan Slott, Frank Strom, and Brian Swenlin
Art by David Alvarez, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Mike DeCarlo and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo
Court jesters Bugs and Daffy must compete for laughs at sword-point! Meanwhile, for all his power, Stupor-Duck finds himself helpless against his fiendish Editor! Also, Tweety takes Sylvester for a spin?through the car wash!
On sale August 3 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #65
Written by Amy Keating-Rogers, Sean Carolan and Jen Moore
Art by Chris Cook & Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Phil Moy
Meet the Micros! Mysterious miniature versions of the Girls have come to Townsville. Will they be the Powerpuffs? new best friends, or do they have something more sinister in mind? Plus, Sedusa?s look is all the rage? What?s in this season is evil!
On sale August 17 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
SCOOBY-DOO #99
Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch and John Rozum
Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Paris Cullins, Bob Petrecca and Robert Campanella
Cover by Staton
The Mystery Inc. gang has found a legendary sunken treasure! But disturbing this ancient civilization?s goods awakens its ancient uncivilized guardian! Also, mold is always a problem in old houses. When it comes to life, it?s more than a nuisance ? it?s a disaster!
On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 10
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini
A new volume featuring ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #1-4. Blue Mountain has fallen, Winnowill has been exiled, and all seems quiet in the new Holt. But appearances are deceptive, for the soul of Strongbow the archer is torn by the terrible deed he has done, and Suntop is tormented by a psychic plea for help that only she can hear!
On sale August 31 ? 5" x 7.362" ? 224 pg, FC, $9.99 US
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 9 TP
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art by Wendy Pini & Joe Staton
Cover by Wendy Pini
Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 8, this volume features the conclusion of the Siege at Blue Mountain story. Rayek meets up with the evil Winnowill, and a dangerous alliance is formed!
On sale August 31 ? 5" x 7.362" ? 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US ? RELIST
MAD #457
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
It?s summertime, and the livin?s easy ? and even easier with this hysterical issue of MAD to pass the time! Stay cool, use it as a sunshade!
On sale August 3 ? 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US
MAD COLOR SPECIAL #12
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Another jam-packed issue of the MAD COLOR SPECIAL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features!
On sale August 10 ? 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MAD ABOUT THE FIFTIES - NEW EDITION
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Cover by Norman Mingo and Jack Davis
Available for the first time from MAD BOOKS! Travel back to the wacky Fifties in this comic compilation of the best of MAD?s early years! From the Cold War and Richard Nixon (the first time around) to Howdy Doody and Mickey Mouse, this one?s got it all...and then some!
On sale August 17 ? 6? x 7.375" ? 256 pg, FC, $12.99 US
MAD ABOUT THE SIXTIES - NEW EDITION
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Cover by Norman Mingo
Available for the first time from MAD BOOKS! Who can forget the 1960s? In case you have, this groovy collection of the decade?s most far-out satires and right-on takeoffs will bring it all back, from the Kennedy years to hippies running wild; from classic send-ups of the Man From U.N.C.L.E. to Batman, this is what the Sixties was all about, man!
On sale August 31 ? 6? x 7.375" ? 240 pg, FC, $9.99 US
MAD ABOUT THE NINETIES TP
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Cover by Mark Stutzman
Reoffered to coincide with MAD ABOUT THE FIFTIES, this MADcap compendium rehashes the best sendups, takeoffs, and
put-ons from the era that brought us the Internet, the first Gulf War, Bill Clinton (and Monica!), and much more!
On sale August 17 ? 6? x 7.375" ? 288 pg, FC/B&W, $9.99 US ? RELIST
