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Wednesday, May 23, 2001

DC COMICS FOR AUGUST

Following are DC Comics' solicitations for August, with information coming from the company.

OUR WORLDS AT WAR: CASUALTIES OF WAR TITLES


SUPERMAN #173

Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith.

With all the death around him Superman has no choice but to deliver himself into the hands of Lex Luthor and become part of the "Metropolis Project," as the Man of Steel and Strange Visitor form a new, living weapon. Will Imperiex finally fall to the sacrifice made by the heroes?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595

Written by Joe Casey; art by Mike Wieringo and José Marzan, Jr.; cover by Wieringo and Jaime Mendoza.

The War worsens as Superman is M.I.A. and Darkseid decides to attack Earth, which had been his ally! Will our planet fall to the fury of the Parademons? Unless Luthor makes an unholy alliance with an unholy dictator, Earth might not stand a chance of surviving this latest attack.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Angel Unzueta and José Marzan, Jr.; cover by Jae Lee.

As Darkseid's forces attack, the Flash encounters the deadliest enemy the world of Apokolips has to offer. Pushing himself to the limit, Wally outraces the New God called Black Racer - who is death himself! Guest-starring Wally's former Titans teammate, Cyborg.

48 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117

Written by Mark Schultz; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

Guest-starring the Captain Marvels, the Atom and Wonder Woman. It is perhaps the darkest hour of the War as heroes have fallen and allies have turned against one another. And there is more death to come. Is it any wonder that Superman has fallen into despair? Unable to tell friend from foe, he's about to shed all his humanity to end the war once and for all.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1

Written by Karl Kesel; art by Steve Leiber, Paul Chadwick, Amanda Conner, Paul Grist, and Aron Wiesenfeld; cover by Jae Lee.

The insanity of Harley Quinn's world collides with the metamorphic sanity of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in an explosive way. Jimmy's returned to Earth with information vital to the war effort, but tragically, he's landed in Gotham, where no one believes him. Now he has to depend on Harley to get him to Metropolis in one piece. Poor guy.

48 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

ACTION COMICS #782

Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Kano and Marlo Alquiza.

Having undergone a radical transformation, the new Superman now may have the power to actually stop the War. But in doing so, has he become a greater danger to the Universe?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1

Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Mike Wieringo, Cam Smith, and various; cover by Jae Lee.

The aftermath of the War and the toll it's taken on the heroes is examined in this grand finale to the epic event. The dead are buried as Superman tries to deal with what he's become. Guest-starring Wonder Woman, JLA and Young Justice.

48 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

BATMAN TITLES


BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #146

Written by Doug Moench; art and cover by Barry Kitson.

Part 1 of the 3-part "Bad." Jordy is big and simple. A true innocent, he loves dogs and children - and never would even think of using his enormous strength to hurt even a fly. But deep inside Jordy, something lurks --something bad. Can Batman remove the Bad without destroying Jordy?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

DETECTIVE COMICS #761

Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker; art by Shawn Martinbrough, Darwyn Cooke, and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Dave Johnson.

Bruce's bodyguard Sasha Bordeaux has 30 days to prove her worth, or she's fired! Meanwhile, Internal Affairs heats up the M.C.U., and you won't believe whom they're after. Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke.

40 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #20

Written by Devin Grayson, Julius Schwartz and Dan Raspler; art by Roger Robinson, Christian Alamy and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland.

Bruce Wayne makes a trip to Metropolis for a meeting with Talia, the new CEO of LexCorp - but it doesn't turn out as planned, and Batman has a run-in with Superman. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson and Batman both have to deal with the possibility that all of Grayson's family isn't dead after all, when a man claiming to be Dick's grandfather comes to town. Plus, a Batman Black and White backup "Soldier King," cowritten by DC legend Julius Schwartz and JLA editor Dan Raspler and illustrated by Christian Alamy.

40 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

BATMAN #594

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story; cover by McDaniel.

An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in. In the conclusion to the 2-part "Sanctuary," Batman searches for the mysterious alien who has sought refuge in a Gotham Cathedral, while a showdown looms with Lew Moxon's deadly bodyguard, Zeiss.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #81

Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe; cover by Scott McDaniel and Cariello.

Imprisoned by a scientist who wants to learn just what makes him tick, Azrael faces a series of challenges designed to test him to the utmost. How will Jean Paul survive the grueling examination? And will anything in his training prepare him for the shocking discovery that ends the issue?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

BATGIRL #19

Written by Kelley Puckett; art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella.

An oath that "Nobody Dies Tonight in Gotham" proves tricky as an execution is scheduled at an upstate prison. Will Batgirl allow a death-row killer to die? The answer may surprise you.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

BATMAN BEYOND #24

Written by Hilary Barda; art by Craig Rousseau and Rob Leigh; cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Final issue. There's something curious about Mom's new boyfriend. Could it be the claws, the fangs or the glowing eyes? That's right, it's the issue you've been waiting for as "Terry's Mom Dates a Splicer!" But what does Batman have to say about it?

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #41

Written by Scott Peterson; art by Tim Levins and Terry Beatty; cover by Bob Smith and Beatty.

Batman's giving his all to help one of Gotham City's denizens get on the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, the subject of all of his efforts couldn't care less whether or not he was on the right side of the lawâ¤|or the right side of the Bat. Batman may have to deal with someone who's too lethargic to care about redemption, when dealing with "The Man Called Joe."

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN TP

Written by Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Bronwyn Carlton, Devin Grayson, and Nunzio DeFilippis; art by Rick Burchett, Jacob and Arnold Pander, N. Steven Harris, Mike Lilly, Mike Collins, Rodney Ramos and various; painted cover by Durwin Talon.

Commissioner Gordon's been shot!! Batman, sworn to bring the gunman to justice, begins his hunt with the only eyewitness to the crime - Catwoman. Collecting the sold-out thriller that had readers on the edge of their seats, this volume reprints Batman #587, Robin #86, Birds Of Prey #27, Catwoman #90, Nightwing #53, Detective Comics #754 and Batman: Gotham Knights #13.

168 pages, $12.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #1

Written by Alex Simmons; art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki; cover by Turner.

A rash of police shootings has escalated the tensions between the Gotham City Police Department and local street gangs. But as Batman investigates the shootings, he discovers more than just trigger-happy gangbangers. There's a new costumed figure in town. But is this stranger a hero or a villain? Just who is Orpheus, and what is his connection to the shootings?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

BIRDS OF PREY #34

Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Butch Guice; cover by Phil Noto.

Power Girl, Blue Beetle and Militia guest star as Barbara prepares for an all-out rescue mission to save Canary, who's in some really deep waters right about now! And speaking of deep waters, there's a pool of the stuff waiting for her, and three deadly enemies ready to give her the dunking of her life. The surprising conclusion to this story arc has consequences that will change Canary forever.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

HARLEY QUINN #11

Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

Guest-starring Nightwing as a carjacker? What could lead him to such a dastardy deed? Why, Harley Quinn, of course. How will our hero, er, villain escape this one? Meanwhile, Oracle is determined to stop Harley once and for all, and she's not the only one. Nix and Buster are scheming against her, Matches Malone is about to strike, and let's not even talk about the Stooges. This story builds towards our catastrophic, oversized 12th issue - so don't miss this action-filled prelude.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

NIGHTWING #60

Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Trevor McCarthy and John Lowe.

Featuring the brand-new art team of Trevor McCarthy and John Lowe. Officer Dick Grayson finally receives his badge. Now all he has to do is live through a full-on gunfight with Transbelvan mobsters and a meeting with a secret society of cops?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

ROBIN #93

Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy.

A deadly face from Spoiler's past returns to haunt her while Robin makes a horrendous discovery about two of his classmates, one of whom is his closest friend. The truth about Brentwood Academy comes to light; a familiar face or three crawl out of the woodwork with repercussions that will last into next year; and there's a giant gunfight in a hotel, no less.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

SUPERMAN TITLES


SUPERBOY #91

Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Pascual Ferry and Keith Champagne.

An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in. The events of the War have taken their toll on everyone, prompting Superboy, Guardian and Serling to each write about what they've seen and the tragedies they've experienced. Within these three letters are resolutions of internal conflicts, questions raised over what's occurred during the War, and fears over what the future has in store. Plus, the Dog of War, Krypto.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

SUPERGIRL #61

Written by Peter David; art and cover by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs.

An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in. The War may have come to an end, but Supergirl certainly won't forget about it any time soon. As if she hasn't had enough trouble in her life lately, she comes into conflict with an alien scavenger who's picking from the carnage.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #1

Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne.

Re-enter the world of Superman & Batman: Generations in this new mini-series. The lives of Superman and Batman are just part of the rich tapestry writer/artist John Byrne explores in this sequel to the first Generations epic, as landmark moments in the careers of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the entire Justice Society of America unfold.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC

Written by Jerry Siegel; art by Joe Shuster, Fred Ray, John Sikela, Leo Nowak, and various; cover by Shuster.

The latest Action Comics Archive Edition reprints material from Action Comics #37-52, where Superman begins to face who will monopolize his time for decades to come: costumed super-villains! The Man of Steel faces off against Luthor, the Trickster, the Top, the Puzzler, and more.

240 pages, $49.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #60

Written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel; art by Min S. Ku and Terry Austin; cover by Mike Manley and Austin.

Wouldn't it be great to be Superman's Pal? Jimmy Olsen used to think so, but now he's convinced that's the only reason people ever talk to him. Desperate to get noticed without Superman's influence, Jimmy inadvertently joins a band of "Roughnecks!"

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

SUPERMAN/GEN13 TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Adam Hughes; art by Lee Bermejo and John Nyberg; cover by Bermejo.

WildStorm's premier super-teens make their way to Metropolis and get into super-sized trouble in a meeting readers demanded! When Superman gets knocked through a few buildings, Fairchild places herself in the line of fire and takes the brunt of the impact, knocking her out. When she awakens, she has amnesia and mistakenly believes herself to be Supergirl.

96 pages, $14.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

DC UNIVERSE TITLES

THE FLASH #177

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Bolland.

An old friend of Wally West becomes the portal to another universe. Now an interdimensional menace threatens all of Keystone City and the Flash must race to save the day in this truly bizarre story.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS

Written by Geoff Johns; art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins.

When an outbreak of a deadly disease threatens the prison's population, only the Flash and Piper can quell both the epidemic and the ensuing riot. But what is the mysterious warden's role in all of this madness? Introducing several new Flash villains who cause major pain for the Scarlet Speedster in his regular title in the months to come.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

GREEN ARROW #7

Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner.

"Quiver" continues with a very special issue! Green Arrow's finally starting to get some insight into the questions surrounding his return. The only problem is that each answer is starting to lead places that even Oliver Queen may be afraid to look into.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

GREEN LANTERN #141

Written by Judd Winick; art by Dale Eaglesham and Rich Faber; cover by Eaglesham.

Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and Jade take on a mysterious and quick-moving arsonist who's trying to set New York ablaze. But the beings responsible for torching Manhattan are more than capable of taking on two Green Lanterns.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TRADE PAPERBACK.

Written by Judd Winick; art by Darryl Banks, Mark Bright, Dale Eaglesham, Rich Faber, Andy Smith, Jordi Ensign, and John Lowe; cover by Banks and Smith.

Writer Judd Winick brings a fresh new energy to Kyle Rayner, the current Green Lantern, in this trade paperback reprinting Green Lantern #129-136. A madman named Nero wields the power of a Yellow Lantern ring from the Qwardians. With the JLA pushed to the limit trying to contain Nero's hordes, Kyle stands alone against a maniac whose power could surpass his own.

192 pages, $12.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

IMPULSE #77

Written by Todd Dezago; art by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco; cover by Barberi and Wayne Faucher.

An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in. Impulse goes to Warâ¤|and is affected by the carnage in a shocking and unpredictable way. This story will change Bart Allen dramatically, and his life will never quite be the same after this.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

JLA #57

Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary.

"Terror Incognita" Part 3 of 4. The White Martians continue their assault on the League and on Earth. With the planet's ecosystem in complete upheaval and no hope for victory, the League has no choice but to retreat to Superman's Fortress of Solitude. Has the JLA finally admitted defeat? Or is there another plan?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

JLA: INCARNATIONS #4

Written by John Ostrander; art and cover by Val Semeiks and Prentis Rollins.

The untold tales of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue as the League reaches its breaking point. The League has grown in size to its largest membership yet, but the personal problems of the heroes have made Green Lantern, the Flash, Elongated Man, Zatanna and the others unmanageable and ineffective as teammates. Aquaman must make a painful decision on whether or not to disband the League. But is the world ready for Justice League Detroit?

48 pages, $3.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

JSA #27

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; cover by Morales.

Captain Marvel visits the JSA to deal with Black Adam, and the big confrontation that's been brewing finally erupts! Plus, Dr. Mid-Nite and Mr. Terrific discover a startling revelation about the health of one of their teammates, and a new Chairman is elected under less-than-friendly circumstances.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN

Written by Stan Lee (lead story) with Michael Uslan (backup); art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams (lead), with Gene Colan and Tom Palmer (backup); covers by Jim Lee and Adam Hughes.

Comics legend Stan Lee presents his take on Wonder Woman - illustrated by Jim Lee. In the jungles of Peru, beautiful idealist Maria Mendoza is powerless to save her father from a local tyrant. But when she discovers an ancient artifact - a golden staff - that connects her more fully to her heritage, she becomes a paragon of power the likes of which the world has never known.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

LEGION WORLDS #5

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Steve Dillon and Jamie Tolagson; cover by John Cassaday.

Steve Dillon illustrates this issue's lead story. Welcome to Steeple, a rocky, barren planet devoid of life, save for a small colony devoted to peace and prayer, and home to former Legionnaire Karate Kid - who over the past year has continued his own spiritual journey. Unfortunately, his road to self-discovery becomes extremely bumpy when a friend falls at the hands of a dangerous escapee from prison-planet Takron-Galtos. The backup story focuses on U.P. President Leland McCauley's bodyguards, the Oversight Watch.

48 pages, $3.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #35

Written by John Ostrander; art by Eduardo Barretto and Ray Kryssing; cover by Tom Mandrake.

From J'onn's life on Mars comes the story of his first confrontation with his brother, Malefic. The hunt brings J'onn to Venus as he learns the terrible price of being a Manhunter.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

ORION #17

Written and illustrated by Walter Simonson; cover by Simonson.

The conclusion of the Abysmal Plane story finds Orion confronting the menace known as Clockwerx. The fate of the universe now rests on Orion and the Anti-Life Equation.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

THE SPECTRE #8

Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Ryan Sook and Jim Royal; cover by Sook.

"The Redeemer," Part 3 of 3. It's the end of the beginning as The Spectre finds himself at a crossroads. Hal Jordan's life is torn apart as two of the people closest to him are taken away in a crashing, deadly instant. Is the mysterious Monsieur Stigmonus behind it all? If so, will the Spectre follow the path of vengeanceâ¤|or redemption? It's a decision that will change the Spectre's future.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

THE TITANS #32

Written by Jay Faerber; art by Mike Collins and Bud LaRosa; cover by Kia Asamiya.

The Titans have something the DEO and Dakota Jameson want, and they're willing to destroy Titans Tower to get to it. Beginning the story behind the mysterious super-powered kids who just won't go home.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

WONDER WOMAN #173

Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Jimenez and Andy Lanning; cover by Adam Hughes.

An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in. The War has taken a turn for the worse, and the Amazons must ally themselves with the fiend who once decimated half their number - Darkseid. This is only the beginning of the sacrifices the women of Paradise Island will make this issue. Guest-starring Titan members Troia, Tempest, Starfire, and Raven.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

YOUNG JUSTICE #36

Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Marlo Alquiza.

An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in. The team is behind enemy lines. Young Justice goes to pick up the remains of the Suicide Squad at the JLA Watchtower, but soon are on a wild goose chase trying to rescue Steel from the Black Racer before being shot down over Apokolips.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

BEYOND THE DC UNIVERSE TITLES


THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC

Written by Will Eisner, Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; art by Eisner, Lou Fine and Jack Cole; cover by Eisner.

The comprehensive and complete collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with The Spirit Archives Volume 5 - reprinting the newspaper Spirit Sections from July 5 to December 27, 1942. Featuring the talents of Eisner, Lou Fine, Jack Cole and others.

224 pages, $14.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky and Paul Rudish; art and cover by Tartakovsky and Bill Wray.

Special 25th issue, for only 50 cents. In "Stubble Trouble," Dexter lives every kid's dream when he gets to team up with his favorite action hero of all time: Action Hank! When an international spy renders Hank helpless by shaving off his famous beard, it's up to the boy genius to help out - and join Hank for an all-out action battle. Featuring art and story by Dexter's Laboratory creator Genndy Tartakovsky.

32 pages, 50 cents, arrives in stores on Aug 22.

LOONEY TUNES #81

Written by Sholly Fisch, Frank Strom and David Cody Weiss; art by David Alvarez, John Costanza, Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini, and Mike DeCarlo; cover by Alvarez and DeCarlo.

Bugs Bunny trespasses on Yosemite "Strongman" Sam's turf in the wild and wooly "Hare Strike;" Porky Pig gets big trouble instead of his mail in "Postage Stumped;" and Daffy Duck "fowls" up Elmer's TV show in "Bye-Bye Birdhouse!"

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #18

Written by Brett Lewis; art by Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo; cover by Phil Moy.

The day is saved, but all is lost. After messing up a smackdown with the mighty "Cater-Pillager," Bubbles runs away. When the monster makes a comeback, it looks like Townsville's on the ropes for sure.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

SCOOBY-DOO #51

Written by Terrance Griep, Jr. and Barney Topper; art by Karen Matchette, Dan DeCarlo and Dan Davis; cover by Joe Staton and Dave Hunt.

"The old gods lay claim to this place - begone!" An ancient Chinese god of revenge is haunting a troubled family business - but that's not the only mystery in this tale. Plus, Mystery Inc. comes to the aid of a pop star who's about to become a fashion victim -- literally.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

WILDSTORM TITLES


THE AUTHORITY #25

Written by Tom Peyer; art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend.

The new Authority cracks the riddle of Re-Space, and launche an offensive against those responsible for the chaos back on Earth. But it may be too little, too late, as tempers flare, one member goes M.I.A, and the pressure of new responsibility drives another to break down. All this, plus special surprise guests andâ¤|the return of Jenny Sparks?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

CYBERNARY 2.0 #2

Written by Joe Harris; art and cover by Eric Canete and Juan Vlasco.

The lost daughter of Kaizen Gamorra returns to the WildStorm Universe. Yumiko's rebirth has not gone unnoticed. A young clan lord plans to make his own mark on the world and Yumiko is the key. First he must find her, and for that he'll need the talents of an unusual cyborg named MechaMax. It's cyborgs versus Cybernary below the ruins of Gamorra as Yumiko tries to unravel her tangled memories.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

GEN13 #68

Written by Adam Warren; art by Ed Benes and Vince Russell; cover by Warren.

Part 1 of the 2-part "Slave to Love," tying into The Authority. What starts out as a humorous exploration of the tormented "relationship" between hormone-addled Grunge and his long-suffering, kinda-sorta girlfriend Freefall, becomes twisted - as the two become unwitting pawns in a scheme to destroy the Authority's dimension-hopping Carrier. This issue answers the burning question: "What was up with the Authority's Swift hooking up with Grunge?"

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

THE MONARCHY #6

Written by Doselle Young; art by John McCrea and Garry Leach; cover by McCrea.

"Making the Metropolitan," Part 1 of 3. If Jackson King's plan for world salvation rests on having the perfect team at his side, what's he doing in Hollywood courting "The Last Angel" - a down-on-his-luck adventurer who spends more time nursing his wounds than protecting the innocent? The answer is guaranteed to surprise you as King gives a hard-luck hero a brand-new lease on life.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

MONSTER WORLD #4

Written by Scott Lobdell; art and cover by Carlos Meglia.

The planet-shattering conclusion brings total war, as the forces of Monster World meet at the Bridge of a Thousand Bones with our kid heroes in attendance and leading the charge. Trouble is, they're not all on the same side. And if anybody wins, that means someone has to lose.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

NINJA BOY #1

Written by Allen Warner and Ale Garza; art and cover by Garza and Dan Norton.

An extra-sized first issue. Journey to a mystical, ancient Japan where fast-paced martial-arts action and adventure are executed with an exciting manga flare. Nakio, the youngest member of the Mugen ninja clan, must journey to the center of the Old Forest to overcome the evil Lord Mikaboshi.

40 pages, $3.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

OUT THERE #4

Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope.

While Zach, Casey, Mark, and Jess spend time with their families, the stage is being set by Draedalus to tear open a rift between El Dorado City and the Draedrealm. And he wants those meddling kids dead.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

PLANETARY #15

Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by John Cassaday.

For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything that Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all together. Who is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four currently in Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

STAR TREK: DIVIDED WE FALL #4

Written by John Ordover and David Mack; art and cover by Andrew Currie and Richard Bennett.

The crossover between Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine concludes. Moving uninfected Trill into quarantine is a big, dangerous job - especially when it turns out that the quarantine locations just might be the most dangerous spots on the planet! Beverly Crusher comes up with a unique - and risky - way to discover a cure for the retrovirus. But will she deliver it on time? And will it even matter, when it's learned that the virus is only one of the problems facing the Trill?

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

STORMWATCH: FINAL ORBIT TP

Written by Warren Ellis; art by Chris Sprouse, Bryan Hitch, Michael Ryan, Kevin Nowlan, Paul Neary, and Lucian Rizzo; cover by Hitch.

Reprinting the hard-to-find StormWatch Volume 2 #10-11, the final two issues of the series which serve as bookends to the even rarer, out-of-print WildC.A.T.S/Aliens one-shot that is also included. Final Orbit plants the seeds for both the birth of The Authority and The Monarchy.

96 pages, $9.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #26

Written by Joe Casey; art and cover by Sean Phillips

The Wildcats cast begins to crumble from within, with deadly showdowns and bloody wars. The battle for ultimate control of Halo Industries reaches its climax this issue.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL

Written by Warren Ellis, Paul Jenkins and Brian Azzarello; art by Cully Hamner, Georges Jeanty, Brian Stelfreeze, Karl Story, and various; cover by Adam Hughes.

Three of the most talked-about writers in comics team up with the talented artists of Gaijin Studios to bring you this star-studded Special. The Authority leader Jack Hawksmoor is spotlighted in a tale by Warren Ellis, Cully Hamner and Karl Story. Another Authority member, the Engineer, gets the focus in a tale by Paul Jenkins, Georges Jeanty & Story. Finally, the Wildcats' sword-wielding Zealot is featured in a story by Brian Azzarello, Brian Stelfreeze and Story. Plus, pin-ups by Jason Pearson, Joe Philips, Jason Martin, Chris Sprouse, Tony Harris and more.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TITLES


PROMETHEA #16

Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray.

Stacia, the replacement Promethea and temporary guardian of New York City, has a close encounter of the violent kind...with The Five Swell Guys. Meanwhile, Sophie's wanderings continue through the other realms, this time to the turbulent and treacherous land of emotion.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

TOM STRONG #15

Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon.

It's the return of the magnificent Val Var Garm, the man of molten lava who so entranced Tesla in issue #8. In this full-length story, Val Var Garm kidnaps Tesla and takes her to his fantastic underground realm. Tom must somehow find a way to rescue her - but does she want to be saved? It's a tale of passion in "Hearts of Fire!"

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Alan Moore; art by Chris Sprouse, Al Gordon, Arthur Adams, Dave Gibbons, Gary Frank, and Jerry Ordway; cover by Sprouse and Gordon.

Catch up with America's Best Comics' foremost science hero - the one who started it all - Tom Strong. A physical and mental superhuman, Tom's complex history is revealed in this trade paperback that collects the first seven issues of Tom Strong.

208 pages, $14.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

HOMAGE COMICS TITLES


DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE #4

Written by Jeff Mariotte; art and cover by John Severin.

What was already bad news turns worse for everybody. Gideon Brood, on the run from a war party with Clay Parkhurst, finds out why they're being chased...not that knowing will help any. Abby and Race, on Brood's trail but no closer to finding him, are forced to seek refuge. And Betts is drawn into a trap.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

VERTIGO TITLES


100 BULLETS #27

Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Dave Johnson.

"Idol Chatter." In this stand-alone issue, Agent Graves unexpectedly encounters a man from his past, but this is no ordinary man. This man was once a hero, the idol of millions, and unbeknownst to anyone but he and Graves, the recipient of Graves' mysterious attache. This chance meeting leads to a confession, and may reveal the hidden truth behind the greatest conspiracy in American History.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK #1

Written by Garth Ennis; art by Carlos Ezquerra; cover by Glenn Fabry.

High Adventure meets Low Comedy as the Rifle Brigade returns in a new and even more outrageous adventure. Hitler's missing testicle, imbued with occult powers, has resurfaced in a remote Middle-Eastern kingdom and has become the ultimate weapon. Captain Darcy and the Brigade must face an old enemy in order to retrieve it.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

AMERICAN CENTURY #6

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Marc Laming and John Stokes; painted cover by John Van Fleet.

Harry Kraft's swapping spit with a sexy starlet and a man-hungry mom, but the joke's on Hollywood's top comedy team - who'll do anything to break their studio contract. And who kidnapped the six-year-old Mexican girl? These dark secrets light up Tinseltown and turn the spotlight on a super-hero marked for death.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

ANGEL AND THE APE #1

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Philip Bond; cover by Arthur Adams.

Angel O'Day is a top-notch private eye by day, and a club hopping "it" girl by night. Her sidekick, Sam Simeon, is the strong, silent type - an aspiring cartoonist who is trying out for a new book at DC Comics. Oh yeah, and he's also a giant ape.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #4

Written by Robert Rodi; art by Louis Small, Jr., Yannick Paquette and Mark Farmer; painted cover by Joe Chiodo.

"St. Grace Under Fire." In this stand-alone issue, Go-Go Fiasco takes us on a "fleshback" to the sexy Seventies, where we discover how Angela's mom, the original Girl Who Made G.O.O.D., and Damon Devlin, her arch enemy, first met and fell in lust.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

THE CRUSADES #6

Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Kelley Jones, Jason Moore, Mark Buckingham, and Ron Randall; painted cover by Jon J Muth.

A "jump-on" point for new readers, as the second crusade begins. The blood of bystanders flows right alongside the blood of the damned. How far is too far for an 11th century Crusader to go in order to right a wronged 21st century society? Plus: the brutally religious Pope meets a new Russian crime czar who's looking to fill a void of vice. Meanwhile, Radio maven Anton Marx shows a softer side to girlfirend Venus. But is it an attempt to prove his love or just a wolfish plan to cover a secret second life he's keeping from her?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

HELLBLAZER #165

Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

"Highwater," Part 2 of 4. John Constantine has stared into the abyss countless times and never blinked, but when the abyss turns out to be his own soul, all bets are off. It's all too easy for the spiritual grifter to pass judgment on others, but when he's forced to face himself in the mirror, he may not like who's staring back.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 29.

HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #2

Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case; painted cover by John Bolton.

Kalesh, the girl from Gemworld Tim rescued in the first issue, enters the White School - her education anything but smooth. As they grow closer, Tim starts to get involved in the war on her homeworld. But in taking on Kalesh's problems, is Tim just running away from his own?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

LUCIFER #17

Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted cover by Christopher Moeller.

"Dalliance With the Dead," part 1 of 3. Sword fights and seduction become the entertainment as Lucifer organizes a grand ball to celebrate the completion of his new kingdom. As word spreads about his cosmos, adversaries choose either to become one of the Morningstar's inhabitants or join forces for a full frontal assault.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

OUTLAW NATION #12

Written by Jamie Delano; art by Goran Parlov and Goran Sudzuka; painted cover by Glenn Fabry.

"Temptation." At a whistle-stop called Temptation, Story Johnson waits for a train. Still a little high from his victory over Kid Gloves, he thinks he's ready for a final high-stakes poker-game with Asa Arizona. But a nurse called Dolores knocks him a little off track and Story finds the deck stacked against him. But a quitter never wins and Story is playing for the freedom of his son; he's not going to fold now, even if he has to bet the farm.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #3

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Bryan Talbot and Steve Leialoha; cover by Dave McKean.

As the Marquez de Marquis helps the fledgling detectives Edwin and Charles further develop "haunting" skills, Charles begins to suspect that all is not what it seems with their mysterious tutor. Is he really after the killer of runaway kids or are his motives more sinister? And just as our intrepid duo closes the net on the suspected killer, Mad Hettie suddenly reappears to cast the boys' deductions in further doubt.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 22.

SWAMP THING #18

Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Marc Hempel; painted cover by John Totleben.

In this issue, two legends return: essential Swamp Thing artist John Totleben paints the cover, and the original Swamp Thing returns to confront Tefe over her deeds. Tefe counters him with an even more pointed question: If Swamp Thing is a god, why doesn't he try to end human suffering? In this emotional story, the true purpose of both Swamp Thing and Tefe will be revealed.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 15.

SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS TRADE PAPERBACK

Written by Alan Moore; art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Stan Woch, Ron Randall, and Alfredo Alcala; painted cover by Totleben

The fourth volume of Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing reprints Swamp Thing Annual #2, The Saga of the Swamp Thing #43-45, and Swamp Thing #46-48. Swamp Thing's voyage takes him from the most visceral horrors of a haunted house, to breaking his earthly roots and traversing the afterlife - continuing his evolution from a mire-dwelling man-monster to a powerful elemental being, with a potential to exceed the bonds of the Earth itself.

192 pages, $19.95, arrives in stores on Aug. 1.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN #48

Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; cover by J.G. Jones.

Year Four comes to an end the hard way. Spider has the worst deadline in the world; if he doesn't get the Smiler within a year, he won't be able to get him at all. The beginning of Transmet's final year is all laid out here. And the only way Spider's going to leave this series is as a winner - or dead.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Aug. 8.

DC DIRECT PRODUCTS


GREEN LANTERN OVERSIZED POSTER BY ALEX ROSS

Painted art by Alex Ross.

The first in a new series of oversized posters of the greatest heroes of the DC Universe. Leading off the series is artist Alex Ross's full-figure painted rendition of the greatest Green Lantern of all time, Hal Jordan.

22 inches by 58 inches, $19.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

HAWKMAN STATUE

Sculpted by Sam Greenwell; based on designs by Joe Kubert.

The Silver Age Hawkman is back as a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, designed by Joe Kubert - the artist whose work on the character in the 1940s and 1960s has long been considered the definitive portrayal. The Hawkman Statue features the Winged Warrior in joyous flight, winging his way through the clouds and measures approximately 11-1/2 inches tall x 6 inches deep (overall). This statue comes with a DC Comics Certificate of Authenticity and an 8-1/2 inches x 11 inches print of Joe Kubert's design for the statue, signed by the artist. Packaged in a 4-color box.

$195, arrives in stores on Nov. 14.

JSA: POWER GIRL ACTION FIGURE

Born ages ago in ancient Atlantis, the infant Kara was sent ahead in time by her sorcerer grandfather to save her from a foe's plan for vengeance. Now Power Girl, super-powered femme fatale and one-time member of Justice League Europe, is part of a trio of new JSA action figures. Power Girl, features multiple points of articulation and a non-removable soft vinyl cape and a non-removable belt, and stands approximately 6 3/8 inches tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack.

Price TBA, arrives in stores on Dec. 12.

JSA: SOLOMON GRUNDY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE

In the 19th Century, a man is murdered and buried in a bog. In the 20th Century, that same man is granted a strange, second life. as the slow-witted, monstrous behemoth known as Solomon Grundy. Invulnerable to harm and possessing near-limitless strength, Solomon Grundy is an almost unstoppable foe for even the mightiest of heroes. The figure features multiple points of articulation and a removable club in his left hand, and stands approximately 7-1/2 inches tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack.

Price TBA, arrives in stores on Dec. 12.

JSA: WILDCAT ACTION FIGURE

When boxer Ted Grant's friend and mentor was murdered by crooked gamblers trying to fix a fight, he vowed to find the killers. Donning the garb of Wildcat, he joined the fight against evil, both alone and as a member of the JSA, and delivered a knock-out punch to crime. The figure features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 5-3/4 inches tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack.

Price TBA, arrives in stores on Dec. 12.

SILVER AGE GREEN ARROW AND SPEEDY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET

From the Silver Age of comics come two of DC's classic heroes: Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer, and his young sidekick, Speedy. Now these bow-slingers are reunited in this figure set, featuring both heroes in their classic costumes of yesteryear. Green Arrow stands approximately 6-1/4 inches tall and Speedy stands approximately 5-1/2 inches tall. Both action figures feature multiple points of articulation and non-removable quivers. This deluxe set comes with a boomerang-arrow and a grenade-arrow, and individual bows for each figure. Also included is an approximately 3 inches wide model of Green Arrow's Arrowcar and a 2-1/2 inches wide Arrowplane. The plane is featured on a non-removable stand.

Price TBA, arrives in stores on Dec. 5.

SMALLVILLE PVC SET

Rocketed to Earth as an infant from the doomed planet Krypton, the baby Kal-El was found and raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a farm couple from Smallville. Now to coincide with the launch of the upcoming live-action TV series, Smallville, on The WB, teenaged Clark Kent, his family (Ma and Pa Kent), his friends (Lana Lang and Krypto), and his deadliest foe (Lex Luthor) are together in this deluxe box set of seven hand-painted PVC figures...including the Boy of Steel himself, Superboy. Figures range from approximately 2-1/2 inches to 4-3/8 inches tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box.

$39.95, arrives in stores on Dec. 5.

WONDER WOMAN PEWTER FIGURE

Wonder Woman becomes the eighth figure in the DC Direct line of fine pewter figures based on the heroes of the JLA. The figure stands approximately 4 inches tall and is set on a pewter base emblazoned with the logo of the JLA.

$24.95, arrives in stores on Nov. 28.

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