DC Comics Solicitations for September 2005

Posted: Monday, June 20, 2005
Posted By: Rik Offenberger

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #2
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Acclaimed writer Frank Miller (THE DARK KNIGHTS RETURNS) and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN: HUSH) are back for the second thrilling installment of the year's most anticipated comics event! And this stellar creative team has brought its "A" game to this imaginative new interpretation of the origin of these celebrated comic-book icons!
After witnessing his parents' brutal deaths, Dick Grayson's life is seemingly destroyed. But Batman whisks the young lad into his care and promises him something Bruce never had: retribution.
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #645
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Jock
The startling revelation of the Red Hood's identity leads Batman on a quest for answers. Could it really be Jason Todd cutting a swath through the Gotham City underworld? There's only one place to find the answer to that question: the Gotham graveyard!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #811
Written by David Lapham
Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Lapham
Batman is in too deep, as his undercover assignment starts to go horribly wrong! While he fights to stay alive, Robin and Gordon try to hold off the creatures that have been taking over all of Gotham City, in Part 9 of "City of Crime"!
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #69
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Claudio Castellini
Hush will stop at nothing to learn the secrets of a brand-new Clayface! But what's the connection between Clayface and the murder investigation surrounding Alfred? Can Batman unravel the mystery while keeping Alfred alive and out of police custody?
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #195
Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson
Art and cover by Seth Fisher
Part 4 of the 5-part "Snow." Batman's operatives encounter Mr. Freeze and come to grips with the madman's plan to bring his wife back against all odds.
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

BATGIRL #68
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang
Batgirl infiltrates the Balkan stronghold of Nyssa, daughter of the deceased Ra's al Ghul, on a quest to learn the identity of her mother. Now she faces the woman who holds all her secrets: Lady Shiva!
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

CATWOMAN #47
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Adam Hughes
Catwoman joins a group of super-villains who've taken over the East End! She wants to tear them apart from the inside, even if it means dealing with every baddie from Captain Cold and the Cheetah to the powered protectors of the proletariat, Hammer and Sickle!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

ROBIN #142
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 Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

ROBIN/BATGIRL: FRESH BLOOD TP
Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych
Art by Damion Scott, Alé Garza and Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Scott
A thrilling new collection featuring ROBIN #132-133 and BATGIRL #58- 59! After relocating to Blüdhaven, two of Gotham's youngest heroes must face Nightwing's enemy Shrike and their old foe, the Penguin.
On sale Sept 14 o 96 pg, FC, $12.99 US

BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #2
Written by Andrew Helfer
Art by Tan Eng Huat
Cover by Pat Lee
The explosive 12-issue maxiseries heats up as the Carrier comes to Gotham City - and he's brought the plague with him! When an undercover Bruce Wayne is inadvertently infected, Bruce must struggle against the disease while battling his own inner demons about the future of the Dark Knight - and then come to the aid of Jim Gordon when a mysterious fire breaks out!
On sale Sept 28 o 2 of 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #6
Written by Paul Jenkins
Art and cover by Sean Phillips
Hysteria breaks out as the 6-issue miniseries reaches a shocking finale! Two-Face has infected the citizens of Gotham with his "Jekyll & Hyde" serum and is on the run from the Batman! But can the Dark Knight put an end to Two-Face's madness before Harvey Dent's "Mr. Hyde" personality takes over and destroys him once and for all?
On sale Sept 21 o 6 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GOTHAM CENTRAL #35
Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
With the discovery of a dead Robin and now another murdered hero, the GCPD's detectives find themselves with more questions than before - and only one person is capable of providing the answers. The problem, of course, is that Batman's not talking.
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

NIGHTWING #112
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande 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 Terminator at the head of Dick's crime world?
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


BATMAN:
WAR GAMES ACT 3 TP
Written by Ed Brubaker, Bill Willingham and others
Art by Sean Phillips, Pete Woods and others
Cover by James Jean
The final volume of WARGAMES collects BATMAN #633,
BATGIRL #57, CATWOMAN #36, ROBIN #131, BATMAN: GOTHAM
KNIGHTS #58.
On sale Sept 21 o 208 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT 2 TP
Written by Ed Brubaker, Bill Willingham and others
Art by Sean Phillips, Paul Gulacy and others
Cover by James Jean
Reoffered to coincide with WAR GAMES ACT 3, this volume
collects DETECTIVE COMICS #798, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE
DARK KNIGHT #183, NIGHTWING #97, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS
#57, ROBIN #130, BATGIRL #56, CATWOMAN #35 and BATMAN
#632.
On sale Sept 21 o 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US o RELIST
BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT 1 TP
Written by Ed Brubaker, Bill Willingham and others
Art by Sean Phillips, Paul Gulacy and others
Cover by James Jean
Reoffered to coincide with WAR GAMES ACT 3, this volume
collects the BATMAN:12-CENT ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE COMICS
#797, BATMAN #631, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT
#182, NIGHTWING #82, and more.
On sale Sept 21 o 208 pg, FC, $14.99 US o RELIST


BATMAN
ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 3 HC
Written by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Haney, Len Wein and others


Art by Neal Adams & Dick Giordano
Cover by Adams
The extra-sized final volume collecting Neal Adams's
acclaimed covers and stories featuring the Dark Knight!
This volume includes material from BATMAN #232, #234,
#237, #243-245 and #251, featuring Two-Face, the Joker,
and more members of Batman's famed Rogues Gallery. Plus,
two never-before-reprinted stories done for Peter Pan
records and a sketchbook section showcasing Adams'
advertising and custom comics work with
the Caped Crusader!
On sale Sept 28 o 280 pg, FC, $49.99 US
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 1 HC
Written by Dennis O'Neil and others
Art and cover by Neal Adams
Collecting material from BATMAN #200, 203 and 210; THE
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #75-76 and 79-85; DETECTIVE COMICS
#370, 372, 385, 389, 391, and 392; and WORLD'S FINEST
COMICS 174-176, 178-180, 182-183, 185, and 186!
On sale Sept 28 o 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US o RELIST
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 2 HC
Written by Dennis O'Neil, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and
others
Art and cover by Neal Adams & Dick Giordano
Presenting material originally published in DETECTIVE
COMICS #393-411, BATMAN #217, 219-222, 224-227, and
229-231, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #88-90, 93 and 95, and
WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #199-200 and 202!
On sale Sept 28 o 240 pg, FC, $49.95 US o RELIST


SHAZAM/SUPERMAN:
FIRST THUNDER #1
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Josh Middleton
Witness the first meeting of The Last Son of Krypton and
Earth's Mightiest Mortal in this thrilling 4-issue
miniseries written by Judd Winick (SUPERMAN: "Lightning
Strikes," OUTSIDERS) with art by Josh Middleton (Nyx,
New Mutants)! While Superman must stop members of a cult
from stealing an ancient artifact from the Metropolis
Natural History Museum, Captain Marvel must defeat giant
robots rampaging through Fawcett City. When the same
cult attempts to steal an artifact from a Fawcett City
Museum, Superman drops by to lend a hand, and teams up
with Captain Marvel against an all-new threat!
On sale Sept 8 o 1 of 4 o 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US Edited by
Mike Carlin


SUPERGIRL
#2
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
The battle that had to happen is here: Supergirl vs.
Superboy! After last issue's titanic tussle with Power
Girl, why is Kara going toe-to-toe with the Boy of
Steel? And where do the rest of the Teen Titans fit into
all of this? Plus, Lex Luthor makes his move! Join the
superstar team of Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm
Rapmund as they continue to rocket the new Girl of Steel
into hyperspace!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#23
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines
Get ready for more pulse-pounding thrills from the
original World's Finest creators - Jeph Loeb, Ed
McGuinness & Dexter Vines - in part 4 of the 6-part
"With a Vengeance," guest-starring Supergirl! Superman
and Batman may have escaped the Maximums, but that
doesn't stop those vengeance-seeking superheroes from
starting a full-scale invasion of Earth - with everyone
who's ever been a Maximum! And somehow this is all tied
to Darkseid's fate and the most unexpected death you'll
see this year!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


ACTION
COMICS #831
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Nelson
Cover by Dan Jurgens & Kevin Nowlan
A VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! Get ready for Superman vs.
Black Adam - and Doctor Psycho will be there to pick up
the pieces!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #644
Written by Greg Rucka
Art and cover by Karl Kerschl
After the shocking revelations of Identity Crisis and
JLA: "Crisis of Conscience," Superman confronts Zatanna!


On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


SUPERMAN
#221
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Superman's being pulled in all directions in an issue
that ties into all four miniseries springing from
COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Omac is running loose.
Villains are united. Magic is everywhere. Naturally,
it's a perfect time for Bizarro to show up!
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


SUPERMAN:
BIRTHRIGHT TP

Written by Mark Waid
Art and cover by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan
A new softcover edition collecting the 12-issue
miniseries that features the entire modern-day retelling
of Superman by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil
Francis Yu & Gerry Alanguilan. Plus, an introduction by
Smallville television producers Al Gough & Miles Millar
and a sketchbook section!
On sale Sept 28 o 304 pg, FC, $19.99 US
SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY TP

Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Stuart Immonen
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, this
volume collects the critically lauded 4-issue Prestige
Format miniseries that told the origin tale of a
different Clark Kent. In the real world, a young Kansas
man with the unfortunate name Clark Kent wakes up one
day with super-powers much like those of the fictional
Superman!
On sale Sept 28 o 208 pg, FC, $19.95 US o RELIST


CRISIS
ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION HC
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and
Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Pérez
Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never
the same! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered
comics' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE
EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics
community, tragically dooming some of DC's most beloved
characters and drastically altering others. Written by
Marv Wolfman and pencilled by George Pérez, with inks by
Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, CRISIS ON
INFINITE EARTHS finds the alternate worlds that once
were a hallmark of the DC Universe under siege by a
mysterious force powerful enough to wipe out the lives
of billions.
Now this landmark series gets the star treatment in
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION - an
oversized slipcased set containing two hardcover books.
The 368-page Book One includes the full 12-issue
maxiseries (which was painstakingly restored and
meticulously recolored in 1998), with an introduction by
Marv Wolfman, afterword by Dick Giordano, and creator
bios. George Pérez provides all-new art for the
dustjacket. (Please note that the Monitor Tapes section
from issue #10 will be shot from the original art for
this issue and represented in its original form.)
The 96-page Book Two contains a compendium featuring the
full behind-the-scenes story on the years-long making of
the maxiseries complete with memos, notes, original
plots and commentary from Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway;
the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to
Crisis Crossovers being reprinted for the very first
time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events
and aftermath stories, how the Superboy/Legion conundrum
was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this
seminal event. George Pérez provides all-new art for the
dustjacket.
Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 o Oversized,
slipcased hardcover o 464 pg, FC, $99.99 US


AQUAMAN
#34
Written by John Arcudi
Art by Andy Clarke & Leonard Kirk
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
Featuring the return of guest artist Andy Clarke
(THIRTEEN)! Aquaman is reunited with his wife Mera, only
to find she's dying. The only way to save her is take
her out of Atlantis, and the only thing standing in
Aquaman's way is…Tempest?
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


BLOOD
OF THE DEMON #7
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Nekros
Cover by Byrne
A special DAY OF VENGEANCE tie-in! The sadistic Spectre


has been trying to rid the DCU of its practitioners of
magic
- and now he sets his sights on Etrigan the Demon!
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


BREACH
#9
Written by Bob Harras
Art by Javier Pulido & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Marcos Martin
Featuring guest art by Javier Pulido (HUMAN TARGET)!
The connection between Breach and the villainous
Herdsman is brought to light! Troops and scientists from
Otherside find evidence that no one who has had contact
with the Rifters can be trusted, not even Breach!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


BIRDS
OF PREY #86
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Bruce Timm, David Lopez & Fernando Blanco,
Adriana Melo & Will Conrad
Cover by Adriana Melo & Will Conrad
The Birds return to Metropolis - and one of them's
staying for good! Three guest artists - including Bruce
Timm - tell the tale of one unforgettable moving day!


On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


DAY
OF VENGEANCE #6
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Walter Simonson
The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO
INFINITE CRISIS reaches an unbelievable finale in a tale
called "The Death of Magic!" Can the combined forces of
the Shadowpact finally stop the Spectre?
On sale Sept 21 o 6 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS #1 - SECOND PRINTING


Written by Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns and Judd Winick
Art by Rags Morales, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis and others


Cover by Jim Lee & Alex Ross
Don't miss this second chance to get the book that
kicked off one of the year's biggest comics events!
Three of comics' most acclaimed writers join an all-star
roster of artistic talent for this 80-page spectacular
with the low cover price of $1.99!
On sale Sept 8 o 80 pg, FC, $1.99 US o RELIST


DOOM
PATROL #16
Written by John Byrne
Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Byrne
In a shocking turn of events, the Doom Patrol loses a
member to the dark side when Nudge's full powers and
personalities are revealed! But while Nudge takes on the
Doom Patrol, Vortex's mysterious "brothers" arrive with
a secret mission of their own…
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


THE
FLASH #226
Written by Stuart Immonen & Kathryn Kuder
Art by Steve Lightle
Cover by Ladronn
A special issue featuring a guest creative team! Wally
gets a break on a mountain climbing expedition…but an
unexpected avalanche requires a rescue from The Flash!


On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


FIRESTORM
#17
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull
Cover by Matt Haley
A special VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! Trapped in a remote
power installation by the Society, Firestorm - and a
mysterious girl called Gehenna - must defeat Black
Adam's army of supervillains to escape!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


GREEN
LANTERN #5
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Fan-favorite artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN:
REBIRTH) joins writer Geoff Johns for an action-packed
tale that pits Hal Jordan against the deadly new Shark
as alien abductions across the West Coast increase
dramatically! But what do these extraterrestrials want,
and what strange events in the past are they truly
responsible for? Guest-starring Hector Hammond!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


GREEN
LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #1
Written by Geoff Johns & Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy
Get ready for a new 5-issue miniseries springing from
the pages of GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Written by Geoff
Johns (GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS) & Dave Gibbons
(RANN-THANAGAR WAR, THE ORIGINALS) with art by Patrick
Gleason & Christian Alamy (AQUAMAN), Recharge kicks off
with an extra-sized debut issue!
For too long, the light of the Green Lantern Corps has
been absent from the cosmos. Now, as darkness and chaos
descend upon space, it is time for the Guardians of the
Universe to revive the Corps' proud heritage, to recruit
new servants to their cause and to recharge the mighty
power that once they wielded.
Their lives still reeling from the epic battle with
Parallax, veteran GLs Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner and
Kilowog lead a new generation of Lanterns into
galaxy-spanning action. As old foes plot the downfall of
Oa itself, the Green Lantern Corps must first fight to
unite its own ranks.
On sale Sept 21 o 1 of 5 o 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US Edited by
Peter Tomasi


GREEN
LANTERN: REBIRTH HC

Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins
Cover by Van Sciver
The sold out 6-issue miniseries event of 2004-2005 -
written by Geoff Johns (THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) with art
by Ethan Van Sciver & Prentis Rollins - is collected for
the first time, complete with the preview story from
Wizard Magazine! Hal Jordan was considered the greatest
Green Lantern of them all. But Jordan lost control,
allowed himself to be corrupted and transformed into the
villainous Parallax. Later, Jordan reappeared and made
the ultimate sacrifice - a sacrifice that allowed him to
become the Spectre, the Wrath of God.
After several years of activity on Earth, The Spectre
became restless and sought a way to prove himself worthy
of that noble reputation. See how a man born without
fear and seeking to rebuild his life, puts cosmic forces
into motion that will have repercussions not only on
Earth but across the universe.
This volume also features an introduction by
best-selling author Brad Meltzer and a new cover by Van
Sciver!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 12 o 176 pg, FC,
$24.99 US


GREEN
ARROW #54
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the 4-part "Heading into the Light," spinning
out of the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Green Arrow faces
off against an old villain who's suddenly become much
more deadly. His name is Doctor Light, and he wants
revenge on the heroes who violated his mind!
Guest-starring Black Lightning and the JLA!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


HAWKMAN
#44
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose
Cover by Christopher Moeller
There's a new Hawkman in town, as Golden Eagle assumes
the mantle of the Hawk! But has he already gone too far?
The villains responsible for destroying Carter Hall are
disappearing one by one, until only the true mastermind
remains…
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


THE
HUMAN RACE #7
Written by Ben Raab
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
The unbelievable miniseries finale! The unique odyssey
of the young man named Ulysses draws to a close. But
first Ulysses must make a fateful decision: Can he
abandon the town of Shuster's Glen, and the parents who
believe he's dead?
On sale Sept 21 o 7 of 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


KAMANDI
ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Jack Kirby
Art by Kirby & Mike Royer
Cover by Kirby
The first archive in a series collecting the adventures
of Kamandi, the last boy on Earth, by Jack Kirby! In
these tales from KAMANDI #1-10 (1972-1973), Kamandi -
one of the few survivors of the Great Disaster - must
make his way in a world populated by bizarre mutated
animals and other strange wonders!
On sale Sept 14 o 244 pg, FC, $49.99 US


JACK
CROSS #2
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by Gary Erskine
The action-filled new series by Warren Ellis & Gary
Erskine continues! Jack Cross is called into action only
for a good cause…and this good cause is a missing weapon
of mass destruction hundreds of times more terrifying
than any nuclear device. Jack flies to Guantanamo Bay to
question the one woman who can lead him to it - but will
he be in time?
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


JLA
#118 & #119
Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg
Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer
Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer
The two concluding issues of the 5-part "Crisis of
Conscience," written by Geoff Johns (THE FLASH, TEEN
TITANS) and Allan Heinberg (The O.C.) double-ship in
September! In JLA #118, the knockdown-dragout battle
between Martian Manhunter and Despero continues, as the
fight that began on the JLA Watchtower ends on Earth!
Meanwhile, Superman intervenes in the Justice League's
vote to mindwipe the Secret Society of Super Villains,
and Zatanna makes a fateful decision.
And in #119, the JLA must face off against Despero in
Wayne Manor! But in order to stop Despero, the team will
be forced to turn against one of its own…
#118 on sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
#119 on sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


JLA:
SYNDICATE RULES TP
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Ron Garney & Dan Green
Cover by Garney
A new collection featuring JLA #107-114 and a story from
JLA SECRET FILES 2004! Seeking revenge against their
positive matter universe counterparts - the fabled JLA -
the Crime Syndicate of Amerika breaches the barrier
between universes and brings chaos to Earth!
On sale Sept 8 o 200 pg, FC, $17.99 US


JLA
CLASSIFIED #12
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Butch Guice
Cover by Michael Stribling
In Part 3 of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell," Hell on
Earth is unleashed! The JLA confronts President Luthor
and learns of an ancient prophecy about the coming of
the Martian God of Terror - better known on Earth as the
Devil!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


JSA
#77
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne
Cover by Alex Ross
Alan Scott pays a visit to Hal Jordan as Hal prepares to
leave Earth with Donna Troy. But Alan has one last favor
to ask Hal, and it will be one of the hardest things a
Green Lantern has ever tried to accomplish!
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


JSA
CLASSIFIED #3

Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Conner
The origin of Power Girl continues as she travels to
Gotham to meet the Huntress and finds herself
face-to-face with the Crime Syndicate!
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


LEGION
OF SUPER-HEROES #10
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Art Thibert
Cover by Kitson
The Legion finally fights as a team against the brutal
Terror Firma! But after the team-splintering recent
events, who's in charge?
On sale Sept 28 o 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US


MANHUNTER
#14
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Jesus Saiz
The secret of Project Manhunter is revealed - and so is
the identity of Kate Spencer's long-lost father!
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


OUTSIDERS
#28
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
Reeling from the mind-blowing events of "The Insider"
story arc, the team mourns a lost comrade and decides
you can't go home again…ever! .
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


PLASTIC
MAN #18
Written by Kyle Baker
Art and cover by Baker
The showdown between Plas and his adopted stepdaughter's
fiancé boyfriend friend with no benefits! Beware the
wrath and rage of El Rey! Don't miss another exciting
issue of the series nominated for two Eisner Awards and
two Harvey Awards!
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SGT.
ROCK'S COMBAT TALES VOL. 1

Written by Robert Kanigher
Art by Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Irv Novick and
Russ Heath
Cover by Kubert
A digest-sized collection reprinting SGT. ROCK'S PRIZE
BATTLE TALES, plus stories from the pages of G.I. COMBAT
and OUR ARMY AT WAR! It's 10 classic stories featuring
nonstop action direct from the Silver Age of comics!
On sale Sept 8 o 5" x 7.375" o 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US


THE
SECRET OF THE SWAMP THING

Written by Len Wein
Art and cover by Berni Wrightson
A manga-sized collection featuring the classic origin
and first adventures of the Swamp Thing (also collected
in the full-size tpb SWAMP THING: DARK GENESIS),
including the first 10 issues of the original SWAMP
THING title, all by the legendary team of writer Len
Wein
and artist Berni Wrightson.
On sale Sept 8 o 5" x 7.375" o 232 pg, FC, $9.99 US


THE
OMAC PROJECT #6
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jesus Saiz
Cover by Ladrönn
The white-hot miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN
TO INFINITE CRISIS concludes! To preserve the Omac
Project, Brother Eye plays the ultimate trump card!
On sale Sept 28 o 6 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


RANN-THANAGAR
WAR #5
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
The course of the war takes a surprise turn as traitors


and unexpected allies reveal themselves. As battle
rages, a world is reborn - but one warrior makes the
ultimate sacrifice!
On sale Sept 14 o 5 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #4
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart
More must-see mysteries of the SEVEN SOLDIERS saga
unfold as the GUARDIAN miniseries finale builds toward
the epic conclusion in SEVEN SOLDIERS #1!
Is a broken, embittered Jake Jordan ready for "Sex
Secrets of the Newsboy Army"? Who were Captain 7, Kid
Scarface, Baby Brains, Ali-Ka-Zoom, Chop Suzi, Li'l
Hollywood and Millions the Mystery Mutt? What was the
vow they made as children outside the United Nations
building? What did they do that was so wrong - and why
will the entire world suffer in an alien hell if the
Guardian makes the wrong decision this time ?
On sale Sept 8 o 4 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SHOWCASE
PRESENTS SUPERMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger and others
Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang and others
Cover by Swan & George Klein
Kicking off an exciting line of black-and-white reading
library titles! This volume collects SUPERMAN #122-133
and ACTION COMICS #241-257, featuring the birth of the
Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first
appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortess of
Solitude and more!
On sale Sept 14 o 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US


SHOWCASE
PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN VOL. 1 TP
Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox
Art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson
Cover by Kane & Giella
One of the first volumes in an all-new line of thick,
black-and-white reading library titles! This volume
collects the Silver Age classics SHOWCASE #22-24, GREEN
LANTERN #1-17, featuring Hal Jordan's earliest
adventures as Earth's Green Lantern!
On sale Sept 14 o 528 pg, B&W $16.99 US


SEVEN
SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Pasqual Ferry
Grant Morrison's amazing SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues
with a 4-part miniseries featuring art by Pasqual Ferry
(ADAM STRANGE)! A young Shiloh Norman is all grown up,
and now, with the help of his Mother Box - an alien
computer - he has become the world's coolest escape
artist, a cross between David Blaine and Puff Daddy.
After a hallucinatory encounter with the being called
Metron, the formerly aimless and dissatisfied Mister
Miracle finds himself with a new mission in life. He now
believes he has evidence of an apocalyptic cosmic war
being fought through human agents on Earth! Shiloh's
seen the light. He knows
the score - and he may have lost his mind!
On sale Sept 21 o 1 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SON
OF VULCAN #4
Written by Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Keron Grant
Mikey Devante inherited the superpowers of Vulcan - but
he can't control them! With Vulcan's secret headquarters
and everything in it obliterated, what is Mikey's final
inheritance? Vulcan's rogues gallery!
On sale Sept 8 o 4 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


TEEN
TITANS #28
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Rob Liefeld
The thrilling conclusion of the 2-part story by Gail
Simone (VILLAINS UNITED) and Rob Liefeld (New Mutants)!
Kestrel, the mad dog of the Chaos Realm, paralyzes the
Titans in a bid to gain power like he's never had
before!
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


VILLAINS
UNITED #5
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger
Cover by J.G. Jones
Here it is - the battle you would never have imagined:
Catman vs. Deadshot! The picture says it all as the
group sworn to undermine the villainous Society finds
itself at odds with one another as they try to determine
the answer to a single mystery: Who is Mockingbird?
On sale Sept 8 o 5 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


VIGILANTE
#1
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Ben Oliver
Covers by Michael Golden
A classic DC character returns in a thrilling 6-issue
maxiseries written by fan-favorite Bruce Jones (Hulk)
with art by Ben Oliver (THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE
INSIDE) and covers by Michael Golden! Welcome to
modern-day Metropolis, where two men with very different
philosophies work toward finding justice in an unjust
world.
Dr. Justin Powell believes in justice for the
individual, including the psychotic souls whose whose
abuse as children has led them to do terrible things.
Vigilante believes in the right of society to be
protected from these psychotics with no regard for
restraint or the law. Now, the entire city wants to know
who the Vigilante is…but who will find him first - the
media or the authorities?
On sale Sept 28 o 1 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by
Alex Sinclair


WONDER
WOMAN VOL. 3: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS TP
Written by George Pérez, John Byrne and Len Wein
Art by Pérez, Byrne, Dick Giordano, Bob Smith and Frank
McLaughlin
Cover by Pérez
The third volume collecting classic stories by George
Pérez reprints WONDER WOMAN #15-19 and ACTION COMICS
#600! Wonder Woman faces her toughest opponents yet in
tales featuring Silver Swan, Superman, Circe, Darkseid
and more! Featuring a new cover by Pérez!
On sale Sept 21 o 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US
WONDER WOMAN VOL. 2: CHALLENGE OF THE GODS TP


Written by George Pérez and Len Wein
Art by Pérez & Bruce Patterson
Cover by Pérez
Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN VOL. 3: BEAUTY
AND THE BEASTS, this second volume reprints Pèrez's
remarkable run on WONDER WOMAN, collecting WONDER WOMAN
#7-14, featuring the debut of the deadly Cheetah!
On sale Sept 21 o 176 pg, FC, $19.95 US o Relist
WONDER WOMAN #221
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Rags Morales & Mark Propst
Cover by J.G. Jones
The power of OMAC comes after the Amazing Amazon! In the
aftermath of the recent events which have shaken the
DCU, Wonder Woman goes on global patrol, saving lives
and spreading her message of peace wherever she can. But
Brother I and the Omac Project have other plans…
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


THE
BATMAN STRIKES! #13
Written by Bill Matheny
Art and cover by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Based on the hit cartoon on Kids' WB! Batman is on the
hunt for Catwoman after a string of burglaries, but
Catwoman's claiming she's innocent!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


THE
BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 2: IN DARKEST KNIGHT TP
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
Gotham City's protector returns to battle a new crop of
villains in this second manga-sized collection!
Reprinting issues #6-10 of the series based on the hit
Kids' WB show, IN DARKEST KNIGHT is sure to brighten
your day - with action!
On sale Sept 28 o 5" x 7.375" o 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US


JUSTICE
LEAGUE UNLIMITED #13
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong
Cover by Ben Caldwell
Red Tornado on a rampage! What has caused the League's
android to trash the Watchtower? And can the rest of the
Justice League stop him before he heads to Earth to do
even more damage?
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


JUSTICE
LEAGUE UNLIMITED: JAM-PACKED ACTION
Written by various
Art by various
Production art cover
The hit cartoon show gets the "JPA" treatment, as the
episodes "Initiation" and "For the Man Who Has
Everything" are adapted! These stories feature
high-quality screen-captures and dialogue straight from
the show's scripts!
On sale Sept 14 o 5" x 7.375" o 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US


TEEN
TITANS GO! #23
Written by J. Torres
Art by Mike Norton & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
Red X is back - with a vengeance! The master thief is on
a crime spree, robbing a host of places at once! Robin
must discover how Red X is doing it and stop him before
he ruins the Jump City Comicon!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


CARTOON
NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #13
Written by Jim Alexander, Sholly Fisch, Brian Swetlin
and Tom Warburton
Art by John Delaney, Maurice Fontenot, Phil Moy, Scott
Neely, Robert Pope and the Iguana
Cover by Pope
This is unlucky issue #13, so hold on as Billy and Grim
attend a father/ son picnic! Struggle with Courage as he
tries to get over his fear of…well, everything, then
watch out for bathtime with the Kids Next Door!
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg,
FC, $2.25 US


CARTOON
NETWORK BLOCK PARTY VOL. 2: READ ALL ABOUT IT! TP


Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
All your favorite Cartoon Network stars are back in one
convenient manga-sized volume! Featuring the adventures
of Dexter's Laboratory, Kids Next Door, Billy and Mandy,
Ed, Edd & Eddy and many others!
On sale Sept 8 o 5" x 7.375" 112 pg, FC, $6.99 US


LOONEY
TUNES #130
Written by Sholly Fisch
Art and cover by Omar Aranda and Alberto Saichann
Special back-to-school issue! Pete Puma plays professor,
but Bugs teaches him a real lesson! Plus, tales of
Sylvester and Foghorn Leghorn - and just what did Ralph
Phillips do during his summer vacation anyway?
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


THE
POWERPUFF GIRLS #66
Written by Jon Lewis, John Rozum, Sean Carolan and Jen
Moore
Art by Christopher Cook. Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes, and
Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Phil Moy
A giant sea-monster calls for dancing…nonstop rain
dancing, that is! Will the Powerpuffs Girls be beat by
their own dancing feet? Plus, Princess takes her
homework assignment a little too far!
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


SCOOBY-DOO
#100
Written by Terrence Griep, Jr.
Art by Joe Staton and Horacio Ottolini
Cover by Bill Wray
Zoinks! It's the fabulous 100th issue! And to celebrate,
check out how the gang manages to solve the mystery
afoot that will help them win the Trial of the Century!


On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
MAD #458
Written and illustrated by
The Usual Gang of Idiots
As the summer wanes, there's just one thing that can
appease the general malaise of going back to school: the
madcap hilarity that only MAD can deliver!
On sale Sept 8 o 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US


CHIKYU
MISAKI VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji
CMX. Schoolgirl Makishima Misaki's life is about to get
a lot more complicated in this first volume of an
exciting new title! She has inherited the house that
belonged to her maternal grandfather, in a small, quiet,
snowy town that boasts its own local legend, the Hohopo.
Moving into the house with her klutzy widower father,
she soon makes new friends - including one very unusual
friend: the Hohopo itself, a shape-shifting creature who
looks like a small Loch Ness Monster…when he's not
masquerading as the boy next door!
On sale Sept 14 o 5" x 7.375" o 196 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o
TEEN


PIECES
OF A SPIRAL VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Tachibana Kaimu
CMX. Sakuya and Wakyo are reincarnated and reunited only
to discover that Bishu-sama - their master and mentor
from a past existence - is in their midst and in grave
danger from vengeful demons! Still unsure of their own
powers and the nature of their cunning and elusive
enemy, they must race against time to rescue Bishu from
the dark forces that roil within his reincarnated form.


On sale Sept 8 o 5" x 7.375" o 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o
TEEN


THE
DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Takanashi Mitsuba
CMX. Kayano attempts to make sense of her feelings but
is always left confused. Just when she thinks she has
seen the good side of Takeru, he does something
completely infuriating. Then there is Yuichi, who was
always so sweet - but lately, he is showing a much
darker side. Will Kayano survive this bizarre love
triangle… and who will she ultimately choose?
On sale Sept 21 o 5" x 7.375" o 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o
TEEN


MONSTER
COLLECTION: THE GIRL WHO CAN DEAL WITH MAGICAL MONSTERS
VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Itoh Sei
Original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE
CMX. Kasche and her small fellowship have faced all
manner of summoned beasts in their quest for the
Guardian of Knowledge, but they could be at quest's end.
While in fierce combat with Duran DeBrancy and his evil
summoner, Eclipse, fortunes will change and a difficult
decision will be forced upon the heroes. Will they have
the strength to stay the course or will the price be too
high?
On sale Sept 14 o 5" x 7.375" o 162 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o
MATURE READERS


SEIMADEN
VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Higuri You
CMX. Blinded by his love for the beautiful Hilda, the
demon king Laures fails to see a mutiny masterminded by
his most trusted aide, who recruits an archdemon with
powers equal to the king's own. Meanwhile, the steadfast
Roddrick still struggles to sort out what can be done to
stop the destroyer of his people.
On sale Sept 28 o 5" x 7.375" o 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o
TEEN


SWORD
OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 3
Art by Kotobuki Tsukasa
Written by Yasui Kentaro
Design cooperation by TASA
CMX. The thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz
took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins
Guild and reclaimed his long-sword Ragnarok, he thought
his mission was done. But he is dead wrong! The sadistic
vampire Charvert has captured Lena Northlight to use as
a pawn in his master's hideous plans. After 5,000 years
of conflict, the Dark Ones will stop at nothing to
annihilate humanity…even if it means becoming the very
creatures they despise. Mankind's last hope is the
weapon forged to defeat these creatures centuries ago:
the sentient sword Ragnarok, Bane of the Dark Ones.
On sale Sept 21 o 5" x 7.375" o 204 pg, B&W, $9.99 US o
MATURE READERS


WILDCATS:
NEMESIS #1
Written by Robbie Morrison
Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt
Banning
Cover by Caldwell & Banning
A spectacular new chapter in the WildStorm Universe is
revealed in this exciting 9-issue miniseries written by
Robbie Morrison (THE AUTHORITY) with art by Talent
Caldwell (SUPERMAN: GODFALL), Horacio Domingues (Lazarus
Jack) and Matt Banning (Uncanny X-Men, The Darkness)!
Zealot and her Coda sisters are the elite warrior-class
on their homeworld of Khera, feared throughout the
galaxy. A single name, however, strikes fear and hatred
into their hearts: Nemesis!
Framed for the betrayal and slaughter of the Kheran
military forces on Earth at the dawn of mankind, rogue
warrior Charis Adrastea embarks on an epic quest to
avenge the massacre, uncovering a conspiracy that
threatens the entire universe. Hunted by friend and foe
alike, she takes the name "Nemesis" - from the Greek
goddess of vengeance, whose myth she inspires. Now, as
her blood-soaked quest nears its end, only the Wildcats
can stop her!
This miniseries plunges readers into the midst of the
one-woman war Nemesis has been fighting for millennia.
Each issue features a present-day sequence with art by
Caldwell as she nears her quest's end, and a flashback
with art by Domingues that reveals her origins and
follows her vendetta as it spans human history!
On sale Sept 14 o 1 of 9 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


ASTRO
CITY: THE DARK AGE #4
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
The explosive conclusion of the first arc of the DARK
AGE epic! Madame Majestrix holds all of North America
hostage, and the only man who can save it from complete
destruction is the Silver Agent. But he's in jail…or is
he? Plus, the First Family, the Blue Knight and more!


On sale Sept 28 o 4 of 16 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE
AUTHORITY: MORE KEV TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Glenn Fabry
Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY: THE
MAGNIFICENT KEV #1, this hilarious trade paperback
collects two miniseries: THE AUTHORITY: KEV and MORE
KEV! Nothing could prepare down-on-his-luck S.A.S.
Corporal Kev Hawkins for his repeated run-ins with the
super-hero team The Authority!
On sale Sept 28 o 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US o MATURE READERS
o RELIST


THE
AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEV #1 & 2




Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Garth Ennis (PREACHER) returns to the WildStorm Universe
for the next chapter in the saga of Kev Hawkins! And
along for the ride this time around is the co-creator of
Judge Dredd, artist Carlos Ezquerra (WAR STORIES:
CONDORS)!
When the death of a close friend is revealed, Kev begins
to entertain ideas of the futility and horror of the
life he leads - until he gets a call from the boss.
She's got another lethal mission for him that involves
his least-favorite allies: The Authority! And this time,
events will take a decidedly darker turn…
And in issue #2, Kev's mission to retrieve the
Midnighter is under way! On the way, we learn more about
the troubled S.A.S. corporal's life and how a one-night
stand changed everything.
On sale Sept 8 and Sept 28 o 1 and 2 of 5 o 32 pg, FC,
$2.99 US MATURE READERS


CITY
OF TOMORROW #6
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art and cover by Chaykin
The shattering conclusion of Howard Chaykin's futuristic
miniseries! When Tucker Foyle fled Columbia at age 16,
he thought his relationship with his father couldn't get
any worse. But just when things are getting good, will
revelations about his past destroy his future?
On sale Sept 8 o 6 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE
INTIMATES #11
Written by Joe Casey
Art by Alé Garza & Sandra Hope
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Hope
It's back to school for everyone's favorite super-hero
students! But with some of them a lot smarter about the
Seminary than they were before the break, how will they
deal with the hidden secrets they learned over the
summer? Paranoia abounds as class is back in session!


On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


DESOLATION
JONES #3

Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
Desolation Jones continues his pursuit of what may be
the foulest artifact ever created by man! As he makes
his way through the filthy denizens of L.A.'s seediest
district, he becomes acquainted with a woman who can
shed some light on his task - but there are some willing
to do anything to see that he fails!
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS



EX
MACHINA #15
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and cover by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Part 1 of the 2-part "Off the Grid!" When a long-lost
relative makes a desperate cry for help, Mayor Mitchell
Hundred is forced to leave New York City for the first
time since his election. Embarking on a strange
adventure, Hundred faces the greatest challenge of his
lifetime…alone and out of his jurisdiction!
On sale Sept 21 o32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS



EX
MACHINA VOL. 2: TAG TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and cover by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
The second volume of the Eisner Award-nominated series,
collecting issues #6-10! What forced Mayor Hundred to
make one of the most controversial decisions in the
history of New York politics? Featuring an introduction
by the Wachowski brothers (The Matrix) and a new cover
by Tony Harris!
On sale Sept 8 o128 pg, FC, $12.99 US o MATURE READERS

EX MACHINA VOL. 1: THE FIRST HUNDRED DAYS TP


Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and cover by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Reoffered to coincide with EX MACHINA VOL. 2: TAG, this
is the first collection of one of the most critically
acclaimed new series of the year! This volume collects
the first five issues of this stellar ongoing political
thriller.
On sale Sept 8 o136 pg, FC, $9.95 US o MATURE READERS o
RELIST


MAJESTIC
#9
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Georges Jeanty & Trevor Scott
Cover by Neil Googe
Featuring guest art by Georges Jeanty (Gambit) and an
appearance by Zealot! Majestic sets out to discover the
secrets of the hidden Kherubim technology lacing the
planet's crust. But someone isn't happy about that, and
Majestic is targeted for execution.
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


MATADOR
#5
Written by Devin Grayson
Art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Isabel is forced to take matters into her own hands -
with the active participation of the Matador, with whom
she has formed an uneasy partnership. Will one detective
and one assassin prove strong enough to take down an
entire community?
On sale Sept 8 o 5 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SILENT
DRAGON #3
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan
Cover by Yu
Manzo and his Yakuza cohorts face certain extermination
at the hands of the military…until the timely appearance
of the mysterious Reizo. Just who is this stranger, and
does he stand a chance against the forces arrayed before
him?
On sale Sept 28 o 3 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SLEEPER
BOOK FOUR: THE LONG WAY HOME TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Sean Phillips
Collecting the final chapter of the SLEEPER saga, Vol. 2
#7-12! The endgame is in play and the fates of Carver,
Lynch and the mysterious Tao are all up for grabs. It's
winner take all…and the stakes are deadly!
On sale Sept 21 o 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US o MATURE READERS

SLEEPER BOOK THREE: A CROOKED LINE TP
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Sean Phillips
Reoffered to coincide with SLEEPER BOOK FOUR: THE LONG
WAY HOME, this thrilling collection features SLEEPER
SEASON TWO #1-6! Lynch is back in Holden's life and
trying to bring him back to the side of the angels. But
is it too late for Holden's soul to be saved?
On sale Sept 21 o 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US o MATURE READERS
o RELIST


THE
WINTER MEN #2

Written by Brett Lewis
Art and cover by John Paul Leon
The action-packed miniseries by Brett Lewis and John
Paul Leon continues! Kris is now in the United States -
Brooklyn, to be exact - trying to infiltrate the Red
Mafia in an effort to solve his case. But is the mafia a
step ahead of him already? And what could Nikki be doing
in New York?
On sale Sept 21 o 2 of 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE
READERS


TOP
10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #2

Written by Paul DiFilippo
Art and cover by Jerry Ordway
ABC. The thrilling 8-issue miniseries continues! After
the startling events of last issue, the cops of Precinct
10 are understandably ill at ease. Not only is Traynor -
a.k.a. Jetlad - deposed as head of the department, but
his replacement is…well, see for yourselves! Plus, the
robotic mystery deepens!
On sale Sept 21 o 2 of 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


ABC:
A-Z - TOM STRONG & JACK B. QUICK

Written by Peter Hogan
Art by Kevin Nowlan and Chris Sprouse
Cover by Terry Dodson
ABC. ABC: A-Z is the first in a series of six one-shot
specials featuring card-stock covers brought to you by
an amazing collection of comic book creators, filled
with page after page of informative material guaranteed
to satisfy ABC fans everywhere! This initial volume
reveals all the secrets and will answer any questions
about Tom Strong and Jack B. Quick, along with their
supporting casts and gadgets!
On sale Sept 28 o 1 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US


WRAITHBORN
#1
Written by Joe Benitez & Marcia Chen
Art and covers by Benitez & Joe Weems
Get ready for a thrill-packed 6-issue miniseries written
by Joe Benitez (The Darkness, Magdalena) & Marcia Chen
(Ascencion, Magdalena) with art and covers by Benitez &
Joe Weems! Long ago, powerful Immortals ruled the world,
wreaking unbridled havoc and destruction, until their
ultimate defeat by the Wraithborn. Mankind has since
forgotten these saviors, save for legends and myths, but
the Immortals remain among us still, ever struggling to
regain their former dominion.
For millennia, the Wraithborn have kept a vigilant
watch, wielding their mysterious powers to hold the
Immortals at bay. But now the Wraithborn power is
unexpectedly passed on to a timid high school girl, who
must discover the secrets of her new abilities before
she falls prey to the Immortals! Retailers note: This
issue will ship with two covers by Benitez and Weems,
featuring the illustration above (50%) and a second
glow-in-the-dark illustration (50%).
On sale Sept 21 o 1 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


100
BULLETS #64
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
Jack heads to Atlantic City, slowly picking up the
pieces of his shattered life working as an underground
bare-knuckle boxer. But wherever he goes, trouble's sure
to follow, and when Graves pays him a visit, the
ex-junkie soon realizes he's in for the fight of his
life.
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US o MATURE READERS



BLOODY
MARY TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Carlos Ezquerra
Collecting the two 4-issue miniseries BLOODY MARY and
BLOODY MARY: LADY LIBERTY. This collection tells the
gritty tale of one of the best death-dealing commandos
to ever see combat, caught in a future World War. With
nothing left to lose, she becomes the ideal weapon; the
only one who can take on suicidal missions in fascist
Europe and the ruins of a cult-occupied Manhattan.
On sale Sept 28 o 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US o MATURE READERS



THE
BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #14
Written by Si Spencer
Consulting by Neil Gaiman
Art by Dean Ormston
Cover by Duncan Fegredo
Part 2 of the 3-part "Losing My Religion." Divine chaos
ignites in Tim's alternate London just as the Hunter and
Yo-Yo, his strange familiar, arrive in the city. Tim
faces a spirited street girl named Jackie - winner takes
the universe.
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US o MATURE READERS



HELLBLAZER
#212
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
The horrifying conclusion of the 6-part "Down in the
Ground Where the Dead Men Go." Once again, Constantine
finds himself making deals in hell. But when one of his
trademark schemes backfires with the First of the
Fallen, John may inadvertently doom the soul of one of
his closest and dearest friends.
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US o MATURE READERS



FABLES
#41
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
The final chapter of the 5-part "Homelands." Boy Blue
continues his enforced history lesson at the hands of
The Adversary, his captor, and is finally reunited with
his lost love. But is Happily Ever After even possible
after so many centuries apart? Will he spend the rest of
his life in captivity, or, when things look darkest for
our hero, is it possible he still has one last trick up
his sleeve?
On sale Sept 14 o 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US o MATURE READERS



HELLBLAZER:
BLACK FLOWERS TP
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jock, Lee Bermejo and Marcelo Frusin
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
Continuing Mike Carey's acclaimed run on HELLBLAZER,
BLACK FLOWERS rachets up the suspense as Constantine
begins to see - and battle - the signs of a coming
apocalypse in the stories "The Game of Cat and Mouse,"
the 2-part "Black Flowers" and the 3-part "Third Worlds"
from issues #181-186.
On sale Sept 14 o 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US o MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER: RED SEPULCHRE TP
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Steve Dillon and Marcelo Frusin
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
Reoffered to coincide with HELLBLAZER: BLACK FLOWERS,
this collection includes issues #175-180 of the flagship
VERTIGO series.
In pursuit of his runaway niece Gemma, Constantine faces
a crew that thinks they can use her as a goad to make
him do their bidding.
On sale Sept 14 o 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US o MATURE READERS
o RELIST


A
HISTORY OF VIOLENCE TP - NEW EDITION
Written by John Wagner
Art and cover by Vince Locke
A new edition of the classic graphic novel, available
for the first time from VERTIGO just in time for the
major motion picture starring Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris
and William Hurt! In this suspenseful noir crime story,
Tom McKenna is a simple family man who instantly becomes
a media celebrity when he takes down a couple of wanted
murderers who attempt to rob his diner. But his newfound
fame draws the attention of a group of merciless
mobsters who have been looking to settle a score with
McKenna for over 20 years. Now as the killers descend
upon his small town in Middle America, the Brooklyn
native must face the actions of his youth and relive his
past history of violence as he attempts to salvage the
life he has built.
Retro-solicited; on sale September 3 o 5.5" x 8" o 296
pg, B&W, $9.99 US o MATURE READERS


THE
LOSERS #28
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Jock
Concluding a 3-part arc with art by Colin Wilson (Lt.
Blueberry). It's Roque vs. the Losers, and the stakes
are the fate of Max's nuclear arsenal, an entire nation
under his control and the life of Pooch,who stands on
the brink of execution. The Losers are out of time, out
of ideas and out of luck…
On sale Sept 28 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS



MNEMOVORE
#6
Written by Hans Rodionoff & Ray Fawkes
Art and cover by Mike Huddleston
Time and memory strobe into a blur as Kaley clashes with
both Mike Neville and the mnemovore in the series
conclusion. Tested to the limits of sanity and physical
endurance, Kaley vows to complete one last task: exact
total vengeance for her shattered life…at any cost.
On sale Sept 14 o 6 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE
READERS


LUCIFER
#66
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta
Special guest artist Michael Wm. Kaluta illustrates this
stand-alone issue of LUCIFER. As all Creation crumbles,
and demonic armies clash on the fields of Heaven, an
earthly sorcerer weaves a potent summoning spell - which
is answered by the imp Gaudium. And a foul-mouthed,
devious fallen cherub with big ambitions is only the
start of his problems…
On sale Sept 21 o 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US o MATURE READERS



NEIL
GAIMAN'S NEVERWHERE #4
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Glenn Fabry
Door visits the spectacular Floating Market to shop for
a bodyguard as she searches for the murderer of her
family. What she purchases may be nothing but danger and
duplicity, as the macabre assassins Croup and Vandemar
prepare to spring their latest trap. Meanwhile, the
Marquis has a deadly destination of his own, and Richard
has no choice but to tag along.
On sale Sept 28 o 4 of 9 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE
READERS


OTHERWORLD
#7
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Act 1 comes to its shattering conclusion! Jason
confronts the Director
in his inner sanctum and positions himself to take over
the technological realm. And what really happened when
Siobhan was tutored in the Hall of Ashoaa?
Is she prepared to do what's necessary to save the
Otherworld?
On sale Sept 28 o 7 of 7 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE
READERS


SWAMP
THING #19
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Ronald Wimberly
Cover by John Totleben
A stand-alone story featuring guest art by Ronald
Wimberly (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: PAPA MIDNITE).
Led by a bizarre mentor, Alec begins to understand what
happened when he shed his godlike elemental powers. This
knowledge could turn the Swamp Thing's remarkable life
in a strange new direction.
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS



Y:
THE LAST MAN #37
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
The last man and his companions finally reach Australia
in Part 1 of the 3-part "Paper Dolls." As he searches
Sydney for his long-lost girlfriend, Yorick encounters a
dangerous new adversary who threatens to jeopardize more
than just this reunion.
On sale Sept 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 1: GONE TO TEXAS -NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the trade paperback featuring the
classic PREACHER #1-7. Jesse Custer begins a violent and
riotous journey across America joined by his girlfriend
Tulip and the vampire Cassidy.
On sale Sept 14 o 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US
MATURE READERS


PREACHER
VOL. 2: UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD -NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the collection featuring PREACHER
#8-17, in which Custer heads south to confront the
dysfunctional family that abused him as a child.
On sale Sept 14 o 256 pg, FC, $14.99 US
MATURE READERS


PREACHER
VOL. 3: PROUD AMERICANS - NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the trade paperback reprinting PREACHER
#18-26, featuring the origin of the hard-drinking Irish
vampire Cassidy.
On sale Sept 14 o 232 pg, FC, $14.95 US MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 4: ANCIENT HISTORY -NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Art by Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra & Richard Case
A new edition of the collection featuring PREACHER
SPECIAL: SAINT OF KILLERS #1-4, PREACHER SPECIAL: THE
STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO and PREACHER SPECIAL: THE GOOD OLD
BOYS, featuring tales of the oddest members of
PREACHER's supporting cast.
On sale Sept 14 o 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 5: DIXIE FRIED - NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the trade paperback featuring PREACHER
#28-33. Jesse faces off against an enraged Arseface who
seeks to avenge his father's death, while Tulip deals
with Cassidy's startling declaration of love for her.


On sale Sept 14 o 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 6: WAR IN THE SUN -NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Peter Snejbjerg
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the collection including PREACHER
#34-40 and PREACHER: ONE MAN'S WAR, featuring Custer's
ultimat battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces
of Starr.
On sale Sept 14 o 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 7: SALVATION - NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the trade paperback featuring PREACHER
#41-50, in which Jesse Custer becomes the sheriff of a
troubled Texas town.
On sale Sept 14 o 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 8: ALL HELL'S A-COMING - NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the collection including PREACHER
#51-58 and the one-shot PREACHER: TALL IN THE SADDLE.
See how Jesse and Tulip first met as well as how she
became so deadly proficient with a gun.
On sale Sept 14 o 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS



PREACHER
VOL. 9: ALAMO - NEW EDITION
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Glenn Fabry
A new edition of the classic trade paperback featuring
PREACHER #59-66, the final chapter in the Preacher
storyline. Jesse Custer's quest to literally find God
and take Him to task for the world's injustices comes to
a startling end.
On sale Sept 14 o 232 pg, FC, $17.95 US
MATURE READERS
THE QUITTER HC

Written by Harvey Pekar
Art and cover by Dean Haspiel
In this virtuoso graphic novel, Harvey Pekar - whose
American Book Award-winning series American Splendor was
the basis for the celebrated film of the same name -
tells the story of his troubled teen years for the first
time, when he would beat up any kid who looked at him
wrong just to win the praise of his peers. And when he
failed to impress, whether on the football team, in math
class, in the Navy or on the job, he simply gave up. A
true tour-de-force, THE QUITTER is the universal tale of
a young man's search for himself through the
frustrations, redemptions and complexities of ordinary
life.
With gritty, atmospheric artwork by indie-comics
luminary Dean Haspiel (American Splendor, Opposable
Thumbs), THE QUITTER is both Pekar's funniest and most
heart-wrenching work yet, an unforgettable graphic novel
for all those, like Pekar, who have tried, failed and
lived to quit another day.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 5 o 6.875" x 9" o 104
pg, B & W, $19.99 US o MATURE READERS
Edited by Jonathan Vankin


SILVER
AGE BATMAN AND ROBIN STATUE
Based on the art of Carmine Infantino
Sculpted by William Paquet
The Dynamic Duo is ready for action! The classic look of
Batman and Robin is vividly captured in this statue!
This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain
statue measures approximately 9.5" tall x 11.25"x wide
9.25" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of
Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 1 o Statue o $195.00
U.S.


BATMAN
DELUXE VINYL STATUE BY KOTOBUKIYA
Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer
Kotobukiya, DC Direct presents this deluxe 1:6 scale
vinyl statue of Batman, the guardian of Gotham City!
This statue stands approximately 11.5" x tall 11.5" x
wide 10.25" deep and
is packaged in a 4-color box. Only 3,000 of these
hand-painted statues will be available for sale outside
of Asia this year. Don't miss your chance to own one!


Advance-solicited; on sale November 23 o Vinyl Statue o
$99.99 US


WOMEN
OF THE DC UNIVERSE: WONDER WOMAN BUST
Designed by Adam Hughes
Sculpted by John G. Mathews
First in a series designed and sculpted by the
incomparable team of Adam Hughes and John G. Mathews!
Wonder Woman is renowned as the mighty warrior princess'
and no one depicts her beauty better than longtime cover
artist Hughes. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain
bust measures approximately 5.5" high x 2" wide x 2.275"
deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 8 o Bust o $45.00 US



BATMAN
KNIGHTFALL: AZRAEL AS BATMAN ACTION FIGURE
Donning a cape and cowl, Azrael - acting as Batman -
struggles with the Caped Crusader's mission while
wrestling with his own inner demons. This figure
features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 15 o Action Figure o
7" H o PI


BATMAN
KNIGHTFALL: NIGHTWING ACTION FIGURE
As Batman's former

ward, Nightwing returns to Gotham City during the
absence of his mentor to carry on his crusade. This
figure features multiple points of articulation and a
display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 15 o Action Figure o
7" H o PI


BATMAN
KNIGHTFALL: CATWOMAN ACTION FIGURE
Following Batman's absence, this cat burglar of
unparalleled skill
joins Nightwing to fight for justice. This figure
features multiple points of articulation, a display
base, and a whip accessory. Packaged in a 4-color
blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 15 o Action Figure o
6.75" H o PI


BATMAN
KNIGHTFALL: BANE ACTION FIGURE
Bane unleashes anarchy upon Gotham City by releasing the
inmates
of Arkham Asylum! With Batman drained from trying to
restore order, the formidable Bane is able to defeat the
Dark Knight by breaking Batman's back. This figure
features multiple points of articulation and a display
base. Packaged in a 4-color blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 15 o Action Figure o
7.375" H o PI


BATMAN
KNIGHTFALL: MASK OF TENGU BATMAN ACTION FIGURE
On the grueling road to recovery, Batman must relearn a
lifetime of training his body and honing his martial
arts skills with the aid of Lady Shiva. This figure
features multiple points of articulation, a display
base, and a removable mask. Packaged in a 4-color
blister.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 15 o Action Figure o
7" H o PI
Retailers please note BATMAN KNIGHTFALL: AZRAEL AS
BATMAN, NIGHTWING, CATWOMAN, BANE AND MASK OF TENGU
BATMAN ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale
to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and
Master Case assortments. The MASK OF TENGU BATMAN Action
Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and
Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order
Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are
being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book
specialty market.


ALL
STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER POSTER
Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The Dynamic Duo - two of DC's greatest heroes - protect
Gotham City in this spectacular full color, 24" x 36"
poster featuring the art of fan favorites Jim Lee &
Scott Williams from the composite covers of ALL STAR
BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1!
Advance-solicited; on sale February 22 o Poster o $7.99
US


JSA:
GUARDIAN ANGELS POSTER
Art by Alex Ross
America's original team of heroes comes together in this
stunning new poster capturing Alex Ross's striking image
of the JSA, originally presented as the diptych covers
for issues #68-69! This full-color poster measures 24" x
36".
Advance-solicited; on sale February 22 o Poster o $7.99

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