Tuesday, July 23, 2002

DC COMICS FOR OCTOBER

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

BATMAN TITLES

DETECTIVE COMICS #775

Written by Greg Rucka and John Francis Moore; art by Rick Burchett, Stefano Gaudiano, Jim Royal, and Rick Hoberg; cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

In this extra-sized issue, writer Greg Rucka ends his historic run on Detective with Batman turning up the heat on Checkmate in an effort to squeeze them for information on the fate of Sasha Bordeaux. But when an unexpected agent shows up in Gotham City, will Bruce's life ever be the same? Plus, Part 3 of "The Hunt," by John Francis Moore, Stefano Gaudiano and Rick Hoberg - leading directly into next month's Batman: Family weekly event.

48 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 2.

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #160

Written by John Ostrander; art by David Lopez and Dan Green; cover by Jason Pearson.

"Loyalties," Part 2 of 3. James Gordon has been kidnapped and brought back to his hometown of Chicago to be tortured into revealing the name of the last surviving eyewitness to a grisly murder. The witness: his niece, Barbara!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 9.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #34

Written by Scott Beatty and Danielle Dwyer; art by Roger Robinson, C. Scott Morse and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland.

Part 1 of "Tabula Rasa." A savage attack on an innocent woman triggers a development in the life of the Dark Knight. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is confronted by his old nemesis Bane who brings startling information about the late Thomas Wayne! Could this be the beginning of the strangest Dynamic Duo ever? Plus, a Batman Black and White backup, "The Delusions of Alfred Pennyworth," written by Danielle Dwyer and illustrated by C. Scott Morse.

40 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 16.

BATMAN #608

Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

Loeb and Lee begin their run on Batman with the 12-part "Hush." What's this new storyline about? Like the title says, it's a secret that's best kept under wraps for now. But Killer Croc is sure to be a part of the puzzle. What we can tell you is that Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 23.

AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #95

Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello; cover by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway.

Azrael's madness leads him into battle with one of his oldest foes! The Demon Biis has returned. Will Jean Paul defeat him or turn him into the newest disciple of St. Dumas? And how does Two-Face fit into the picture? Join Azrael's growing legion of acolytes in a battle to save our souls.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

BATGIRL #33

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

Batman enlists Batgirl to help him apprehend a dangerous new metahuman. But the metahuman is merely the first step in a wider investigation to find a mysterious figure named Alpha. Unfortunately for Cassandra, the only person with info on Alpha is the one man she never wanted to face again: her father, the deadly assassin David Cain.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 9.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS HC - NEW EDITION

Written by Frank Miller; art and cover by Miller and Klaus Janson.

Writer/artist Frank Miller's classic, and one of the most groundbreaking comic-book stories ever, returns in a new hardcover edition featuring a dust jacket designed by multiple award-winner Chip Kidd! Ten years after the Dark Knight has retired from crimefighting, he finds himself unable to exorcise the bitter memories of his parents' murders - making the long suppressed voice of his vigilante side aching to break through once more. The Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory, fighting a new generation of crime in Gotham City.

224 pages, hardcover, $24.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN HC

Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller.

Frank Miller's sequel to The Dark Knight Returns is gathered together for the first time. Designed by Chip Kidd, this hardcover features an introduction and commentary by Miller on returning to the world he created 15 years ago, and includes the complete 3-part story, plus sketches, color samples and other exciting material. The Dark Knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost.

256 pages, $29.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

BATMAN: THE DYNAMIC DUO ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC

Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome; art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella; cover by Infantino and Murphy Anderson.

DC inaugurates a new Archive series, starting with editor Julie Schwartz's celebrated "new look" to Batman. These celebrated stories have not been collected previously and give fans an opportunity to watch a new editorial approach grow and mature. This debut volume collects the first 13 adventures plus an Elongated Man story, all from the pages of Detective Comics #327-339.

240 pages, hardcover, $49.95, in stores on Feb. 12.

BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #55

Written by Scott Peterson; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Bob Smith and Beatty.

Batman finds himself caught in a deadly quarrel between mobsters, each claiming the other kidnapped his wife. He's got to help them out - or risk a full-fledged mob war.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 30.

BIRDS OF PREY #48

Written by Terry Moore; art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti; cover by Phil Noto.

In stores October 16. Barbara Gordon, granted the gift of full mobility, saves the young girl Madison (a.k.a. Heartache) from a kidnapping attempt, and learns that the "gift" may be more of a curse than a blessing. Meanwhile, Canary finds herself in hot water with an underground liberation movement that seems bound and determined to capture Heartache.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 16.

CATWOMAN #12

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Cameron Stewart; cover by J.G. Jones.

Selina presents a very special gift to the East End in grand fashion while Slam Bradley displays his darker side. Holly rocks to her favorite band while a very deadly plan is put into motion, one that targets not just Catwoman, but Selina Kyle as well.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 23.

GOTHAM GIRLS #3

Written by Paul Storrie; art by Jennifer Graves and J. Bone; cover by Shane Glines.

Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned - not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Renee Montoya is hot on everyone's trail.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 16.

HARLEY QUINN #25

Written by Karl Kesel; art by Craig Rousseau and Dan Davis; cover by Carlo Barberi and Alvaro Lopez.

Batman guest-stars as the moment fans have waited for since issue #1 arrives at last. The Joker returns with something less than romance in his heart. Harley may have renounced him, but did she really mean it? And given that this is the Joker, you know nothing is going to be as it seems, as he launches a scheme that will have readers and Batman guessing until the end.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 9.

NIGHTWING #74

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Michael Golden.

The conclusion of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Mary's flight takes her to London, where she faces the most dangerous villains of her long journey: Lady Vic and Brutale! Can Nightwing save Chief Redhorn's wife from two of the world's most dangerous assassins?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 9.

ROBIN #107

Written by Jon Lewis; art by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Kevin Lau.

The giant, creepy creature known as Charaxis hits town -- or does he? Before he was transformed into Charaxis, he was Killer Moth. Now, his legacy is running about town, and mystery abounds as a series of crimes is committed simultaneously -- by the same man! Meanwhile, Spoiler receives a piece of news that will change her life forever, and an old pal of Tim Drake's returns.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 16.

SUPERMAN TITLES

SUPERMAN #187

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Pascual Ferry and Mark Farmer; cover by Ferry and Dexter Vines.

"Ending Battle" Part 5 of 8, The hunt for the mastermind behind the stalking of Clark Kent's friends and family continues! Superman returns to a Metropolis turned into a prison by the new Master Jailer. But that's not all - guarding the gates of that prison are deadlier versions of the Prankster, Bizarro, Metallo, and an all-new, female Puzzler.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 2.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #609

Written by Joe Casey; art by Derec Aucoin; cover by Kevin Nowlan.

"Ending Battle" Part 6 of 8. On the trail of the man responsible for the attacks on his friends and family, Superman is attacked by an armada of all-new villains. Can the Man of Steel stand up to the sheer number of adversaries against him?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 9.

SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #131

Written by Mark Schultz; art by Brandon Badeaux and Mark Morales; cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino,

"Ending Battle" Part 7 of 8. Facing the combined might of Mongul, (an intelligent) Bizarro, Master Jailer, and Silver Banshee, Superman doesn't stand a chance to get to Lois before she finds the unexpected visitor at her doorstep, and pays the ultimate price for her secrets.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 16.

ACTION COMICS #796

Written by Joe Kelly; art by Duncan Rouleau and Marlo Alquiza; cover by Dan Jurgens and Bill Sienkiewicz

The shocking conclusion to the 8-part "Ending Battle." How far can Superman be pushed as he confronts the man behind it all? Plus, the return of Superman's traditional yellow S-shield.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 23.

SUPERGIRL #75

Written by Peter David; art Ed Benes and Alex Lei; cover by Rob Haynes.

Featuring the debut of the new art team of Ed Benes and Alex Lei, and an all-new direction for Supergirl. With her personal journeys ended - no Earth Angels, no Chaos Streams, no demons to fight - Linda Danvers can now claim to be the one and only Supergirl, right? Wrong! When a spacecraft crashes down outside Leesburg, Supergirl races over to the destroyed craft to look for survivors, and finds⤆ Supergirl? Linda Danvers becomes immersed in a mystery that will shake her very identity and existence.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 23.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S FINEST TP - NEW EDITION

Written by Dave Gibbons; art by Steve Rude and Karl Kesel; painted cover by Rude.

Due to popular demand, a new edition of this collection featuring Superman and Batman is available. When Lex Luthor and the Joker make a deal to switch cities and adversaries, they just may get their wish of ridding Metropolis and Gotham City of Superman and Batman forever.

160 pages, $14.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

DC UNIVERSE TITLES

BIG DADDY DANGER #3

Written by Adam Pollina; art and cover by Pollina and Tyson McAdoo.

The no-holds-barred maxi-series continues. Think Big Daddy Danger's relationship with his son couldn't get any worse? Well, is it a bad sign that Little Danny Danger's in Big Daddy's opponent's corner for the big wrestling match? It sure is, especially when that opponent is none other than Daddy's brother, Diablo X. Who's gonna cry "uncle" now?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

DOOM PATROL #13

Written by John Arcudi; art by Seth Fisher; cover by Tan Eng Huat.

Part 1 of a 2-part story by guest-artist Seth Fisher. Robotman finds a tie-pin in a strange antique box - a pin that once belonged to Dr. Niles Caulder, the chief of the original Doom Patrol. And once Robotman makes the connection, he and the entire modern-day team are transformed -- into the original team?

32 pages, $2.50, in sotres on Oct. 2.

THE FLASH #191

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

Hawkman guest-stars in this standalone issue. The Winged Wonder joins the Fastest Man Alive as they tackle the fairytale horrors of Brother Grimm! Trolls and dragons descend on Keystone City, and Hawkman and the Flash must trust one another long enough to rescue its citizens.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 30.

GREEN ARROW #18

Written by Brad Meltzer; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner.

"The Archers Quest," Part 3 of 6. Who says you can never go home again? Arsenal and Green Arrow take a trip to their old estate - and hopefully this trip won't lead to the morgue. While searching for a mystery item, Ollie discovers a new resident in the Arrowcave! Solomon Grundy smash! It's the best fight you'll see this year!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 30.

GREEN ARROW SECRET FILES #1

Written by Judd Winick, Dan Curtis Johnson and Scott McCullar; art by Diego Barreto, Kelly Yates, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Robin Riggs, Mick Gray, and various; painted cover by Matt Wagner.

The secrets of the Emerald Archer are revealed in a bullseye-piercing double-sized one-shot. In the lead story, discover the history of Oliver Queen - both before and after his death (written by Judd Winick with art by Diego Barreto and Robin Riggs). Plus, Ollie discovers that the government is keeping tabs on super-heroes in the form of the D.E.O. (written by Dan Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams III, with art by Kelly Yates and Mick Gray). Rounding out this Special are a look at Ollie's astounding arsenal, and profile pages showcasing Green Arrow, his allies, and his enemies illustrated by the fan-favorite team of Phil Hester and Ande Parks; and more.

64 pages, $4.95, in stores on Oct. 23.

GREEN LANTERN #155

Written by Judd Winick; art by Dale Eaglesham and Rodney Ramos; cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

Green Lantern pleads with the Flash and the JLA to help him go back in time and avert his personal tragedy - which leads his peers to confront him about the ethics of heroism, and the line of violence that Kyle may have crossed. Now, only the wisdom of Hal Jordan as the Spectre can save his soul. This issue heralds big changes for the coming months and features the unexpected return of a long-absent hero.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 9.

GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT #3

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art and cover by Marshall Rogers and John Cebollero.

Elseworlds. Kyle Rayner isn't the only Green Lantern in Old New York City anymore. Now that Irish gangleader Alan Scott has gotten his hands on the secret Green Lantern, he's using it to siphon the Emerald energy to bring down the defender of the immigrant masses. "Boss" Tweed and his cronies approve. But how long will it be before Scott turns his power on them?

48 pages, $5.95, in stores on Oct. 23.

HAWKMAN #8

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

Guest-starring the Atom. It's time for some "Small Talk," as Hawkman's old friend from the JLA stops by to visit the Winged Wonder. Plus, Hawkgirl continues to search for her parent's murderer. But solving the mystery might make her the killer's next victim.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 2.

JLA #73

Written by Joe Kelly; art by Yvel Guichet and Mark Propst; cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

"The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 5 of 7. As the past and present paths of the Obsidian Age converge, Nightwing, Green Arrow, and the rest of the new JLA are forced to confront an eons-old horror. The creature born from the depths of Atlantis continues to leech the Earth of its water, proclaiming itself the ruler of the realm as it fends off the new League, which has little hope of standing up to this adversary. But when a message from the past reaches the League in the present, a green ray of hope lights the way to a very unlikely ally. Can the new JLA stand where its predecessors fell?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 9.

JLA #74

Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

"The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 6 of 7. Certain that they are facing the prophesied "Destroyers," the Ancients use every power at their disposal to kill the JLA. Unable to reason with these battle-hardened warriors who are convinced they're saving the planet, the JLA has no choice: kill or be killed! If the JLA falls here, who will free Aquaman? Who will save the Atlanteans? Who will save the future? The answer comes in the form of a surprising comrade in arms, who may finally pierce the veil of mystery surrounding "The Obsidian Age," which concludes in next month's double-sized 75th issue.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 23.

JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE SC

Written and painted by Christopher Moeller; painted cover by Moeller.

A fully-painted adventure of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes. An ancient dragon unleashes its fury upon the modern world, and the JLA attempts to stop it - but Wonder Woman discovers that the League surely will perish unless she fights alone.

112 pages, $14.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

JLA: TERRA INCOGNITA TP

Written by Mark Waid, Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty; art by Bryan Hitch, Mike S. Miller, Darryl Banks, Cliff Rathburn, Paul Neary, Dave Meikis, and Wayne Faucher; cover by Hitch and Neary.

In a new collection reprinting JLA #55-60 and featuring the World's Greatest Heroes, we discover that some of the JLA's deadliest foes - the White Martians - have returned with a plan to systematically destroy each one of our heroes and disable the Earth's ability to create their one weakness: fire! Plus, The Joker: Last Laugh crossover issue that featured a "Jokerized" version of Doctor Polaris wreaking havoc on Earth's magnetic poles, and a classic Christmas tale titled "'Twas' the Fight Before Christmas."

144 pages, $12.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

JSA #41

Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne; cover by Rags Morales.

Hourman sees a horrible future - an attack on the Tyler Company, his father's business, which may be the catalyst to the unravelling of time itself. The JSA assembles to take on Black Barax, a villain once fought by the original JSA, as he arrives in the present ready to wreak havoc. Plus, Captain Marvel and Black Adam have a "heart-to-heart" that takes an unexpected turn.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 16.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #12

Written by Chris Sequeira; art by Min S. Ku and Mark Propst; cover by John Delaney and Paul Neary.

The comic based on the Cartoon Network series continues as the icy heart of villainy is revealed. Mr. Freeze, Captain Cold, Killer Frost and a chilling cabal of icy super-villains attempt a hostile takeover of a small African nation. Can the League stop them in time or will they be the first victims of the "Cold War?"

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 2.

LAB RATS #7

Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne.

An interplanetary adventure begins! Rocketed into the depths of space, the Rats find a world utterly devoid of life. But there's something on that planet that's stalking our intrepid explorers, something they find strangely familiar. Are the Rats being haunted by themselves?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE LEGION #13

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Olivier Coipel, Kev Walker and Lanning; cover by Coipel and Lanning.

In the tense minutes before the Legion's final clash with Robotica for the fate of the galaxy, we glimpse the thoughts, fears and aspirations of many of the individuals surrounding the Legionnaires and the United Planets. This is set against an eerie backdrop in which the Robotican leader's origins are revealed to Brainiac 5, and how those origins will forever alter the future.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 23.

THE POWER COMPANY #9

Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Tom Grummett and Prentis Rollins; cover by Grummett and Michael Bair.

Green Arrow guest-stars in the conclusion of the 2-part "Power Loss." The story that shakes up the Power Company takes an unexpected turn. Josiah Power has fallen, and the Company is facing enemies from every direction, enemies who threaten the very life and livelihood of the Company.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 16.

THE SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC

Written by C.C. Beck and various; art by Beck, George Tuska, Mac Raboy, and Pete Costanza; cover by Beck.

The adventures of Captain Marvel really start hitting their stride in this third Archive volume, featuring an introduction by movie producer Michael Uslan and reprinting America's Greatest Comics #1, Captain Marvel Adventures #2 & 3, and Whiz Comics #21-24 (1941). Captain Marvel faces his most nefarious foe Dr. Sivana in three adventures. Plus, the very first appearance of the Three Lieutenant Marvels, the introduction of Whitey Murphy (from the movie serial) and much, much more.

216 pages, $49.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

THE SPECTRE #22

Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Norm Breyfogle and Dennis Janke; cover by P. Craig Russell.

Guest-starring Green Arrow and the Martian Manhunter. Hal Jordan finds himself blissfully married to Carol Ferris in a parallel world where he was never Green Lantern or the Spectre. But will a visit from some "old friends" destroy his newfound paradise? Meanwhile, Hal's greatest nemesis, Sinestro, has reformed as a spiteful spirit of destruction, and sets his sights on Hal's nearest and dearest.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE TITANS #46

Written by Tom Peyer and Barry Kitson; art by Peter Grau and James Pascoe; cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.

In their search for the reasons behind their visitations by the long-dead spirits of their past, Jesse and Damage are joined by the other Titans - only to discover an imposing complex under the desert. And within it, the true source of the ghosts that haunt the desert above.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 30.

WONDER WOMAN #186

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

Wonder Woman is trying to track down the male Cheetah, while Troia is still on the trail of Angle Man. Their two quests come together when they uncover Barbara Minerva, the original female Cheetah, who is harnessing the power of the Furies for revenge against the man who stole her power.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 30.

YOUNG JUSTICE #50

Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker.

The extra-sized conclusion of the 4-part "Fighting MAAD!" Young Justice, along with an assembled cadre of other teen heroes, invade the island of Zandia, home of Agua Sinn Gaaz, the man who killed Empress's father. Can the rest of Young Justice keep Empress from exacting the ultimate revenge on him?

48 pages, $3.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

BEYOND THE DC UNIVERSE TITLES

DEXTER'S LABORATORY #32

Written by Robbie Busch and John Rozum; art by Gary Fields, Scott Roberts and Jeff Albrecht; cover by Bill Wray.

The whole family goes camping, with a little help from Dexter's nature-proof tent. Plus, it's a shock when Dexter's rival Mandark turns into a jock.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 23.

LOONEY TUNES #95

Written by Chuck Kim, Sholly Fisch and Earl Kress; art by David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo, Omar Aranda, Alberto Saichann, and Neal Sternecky; cover by Alvarez and DeCarlo.

Monsters and madmen move in next door to Tweety and Sylvester; Daffy Duck pitches gadgets to Coyote; plus two sporting football tales starring Bugs and Pepe le Pew.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #31

Written by Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan; art and cover by Phil Moy

Sugar, spice, and…shaving cream? The Gangreen Gang frames the Powerpuff Girls for a bunch of nasty Halloween pranks in "Trick or Beatings."

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 16.

SCOOBY-DOO #65

Written by John Rozum and Terrance Griep Jr.; art by Joe Staton, Horacio Ottolini, Karen Matchette, and Dave Hunt; cover by Staton and Hunt.

The final showdown begins in Part 7 of "The Dragon's Eye!" In Peking's Imperial Palace lies the heart of the Dragon's Eye - the last piece of a rare and dangerous gem for which a mysterious thief will stop at nothing to own. It's up to Scooby and the gang to stop him. Plus, Shaggy and Scooby get scared "on the air" at a haunted radio station.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 9.

WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS TITLES

21 DOWN #2

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saíz and Palmiotti; painted cover by Joe Jusko.

The new WildStorm series tying into events of the new Gen13 continues. Recruited by FBI Agent Mickey Rinaldi, Preston Kills reluctantly begins his quest to discover the origin of his powers and uncover the secret of the mysterious entity called Herod. But that quest into the wilds of suburbia may be over before it even begins when Mickey and Preston meet another of Herod's creations, Harmony - a young woman they find themselves, quite literally, willing to kill for.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE AUTHORITY: TRANSFER OF POWER TP

Written by Mark Millar and Tom Peyer; art by Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen, Arthur Adams, Gary Erskine, Trevor Scott, Richard Friend, Jason Martin, Derek Fridolfs, and Tim Townsend; cover by Nguyen and Friend.

Just when the Authority is at the height of their power, in the blink of an eye they are shattered and defeated. Taking their place is a new team with the same powers, looking vaguely similar, but possessing none of the original team's empathy, kindness, and humanity. How could this happen? And what was the fate of the original team's members? All questions are answered in this fourth trade paperback collecting The Authority #22-29.

192 pages, $17.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

AUTOMATIC KAFKA #4

Written by Joe Casey; painted art and cover by Ashley Wood.

The world of Automatic Kafka is both familiar and strange - twisted memories of a childhood spent surrounded by adults you could never understand. Just any old blockhead can live in it but it takes more than man's best friend to maneuver through it.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

BLACK SUN #2

Written by Marc Andreyko; art and cover by Trevor Scott.

The new "Eye of the Storm" mini-series continues. Maggie Sun is suspended from the force for disregarding her father's orders. But will a minor detail like that keep her from investigating the strange killings plaguing Hong Kong? If you think so, you don't know Maggie. Even when the case takes on a decidedly familial twist, she's on it.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP

Written by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell; art by Campbell, Alex Garner and various; cover by Campbell

All seven issues of the first volume of Danger Girl are collected in this sizzling collection that also features the ultra-rare introductory short story from the New Horizons Voyager Pack (originally polybagged with Gen13 Volume One #25). Plus, a complete cover gallery, an amazing sketchbook section, and an introduction by actor Bruce Campbell.

262 pages, $19.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

GEN13 #2

Written by Chris Claremont; art and cover by Alé Garza and Sandra Hope

The new ongoing series starring the next generation of Gen-Actives continues. Herod strikes once more - and Gwen Matsura is marked for life. Desperate to understand what has happened to her and to learn how to control a power that seems to have a life of its own, Gwen finds herself drawn to Ethan York, another of Herod's chosen ones. But before these two new super-beings can begin to explore their mysterious link, they must first survive a deadly subterranean battle with New York City's most dangerous criminals: the Triad.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

GLOBAL FREQUENCY #1

Written by Warren Ellis; art by Garry Leach; cover by Brian Wood.

A new maxi-series from the fertile mind of Warren Ellis! There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected together across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You'll never know when you get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency - the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you're lucky, you never will.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 23.

OUT THERE #14

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

"The War in Hell," Part 2 of 6. With Draedalus dead, his minions run amok in every realm, there's a battle royale in the Draedrealm - as the townspeople face off with Gask, Skink and the other imps, who seem to be taking their leader's death personally. Back on Earth, Becky faces a different threat. Someone left behind when the kids traveled to El Dorado City will reveal his true nature. Fortunately, both the kids and Becky have allies. But will they recognize them in time?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

POINT BLANK #3

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Colin Wilson; painted covers by Simon Bisley.

Guest-starring The Authority's Jack Hawksmoor and Midnighter! Dead men tell no tales, but what if you're in a coma? The truth about Lynch's dirty little secret is starting to come out. Who is Holden Carver and what did Lynch have hanging so high over his head that no one else could see it? Cole Cash is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But will it be the laser sight on a sniper's rifle?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA BOOK THREE TP

Written by Lee Chung Hing; translated by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko; art and cover by Hui King Sum.

The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Chris arrives on Umbrella's zombie-infested island to rescue his sister, Claire. Meanwhile, Claire and Steve have already escaped from the island, but not from Umbrella's clutches.

144 pages, $14.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

THE RESISTANCE #2

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Juan Santacruz and Francis Portela; cover by Christopher Shy, Jesus Saiz and Kevin Knowlan.

The new sci-fi WildStorm series continues. Where do you go to enjoy what little life has to offer when you know you could be dead in the morning? Brian Strumm discovers the answer in the Orphanage - a vile, dangerous, decadent place where the outlaw Strayz gather to blow off steam and make plans for the desperate revolution. But Brian will find he may not make it through the night when he encounters the mysterious Version Mary - a woman whose body is her temple…and her most deadly weapon.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - FORGIVENESS SC

Written by David Brin; painted art and cover by Scott Hampton.

Best-selling science-fiction author David Brin tackles his first-ever Star Trek project, and first-ever graphic novel, collaborating with acclaimed painter Scott Hampton. Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E spot a stray transporter beam in deep space carrying a living being inside. When they bring it aboard, they encounter a mystery for the ages.

96 pages, $17.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #4

Written by Micah Ian Wright; art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams.

Following their harrowing trial-by-fire, the new members of StormWatch are settling into their new headquarters - in the basement of the United Nations. As the hunt for Ivana Baiul begins, a new member of the team is activated, and he may hold the key to locating one of the world's most dangerous terrorists. Except a certain team of super-beings might stand between StormWatch and bringing down the bad guy.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

THUNDERCATS #3

Written by Ford Lytle Gilmore; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin; variant cover by Joe Madureira.

The mini-series based on the popular '80s cartoon continues. The struggle to explore and establish New Thundera isn't without risks for our heroes. When one of the Thunderkittens is kidnapped by Mumm-Ra the Everliving, the stage is set for a battle to the finish between Lion-O and Mumm-Ra - the Sword of Omens versus the Sword of Plundarr.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #3

Written by Joe Casey; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend; cover by Nguyen and Rian Hughes.

Grifter and Agent Wax's discovery of the hypothalamic chamber leads to an unlikely alliance with CC Rendozzo. But will this volatile partnership yield the results each seeks? Meanwhile, Spartan continues his quest for corporate world domination, drawing Dolby and Garfield further into his web. But to what end?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

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THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #4

Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

While felonious friends Mr. Hyde and Captain Nemo lend their most needed aid in the defense of London and Mother England, Allan Quatermain and our Miss Mina head for a strange and memorable meeting on South Downs. For your further reading pleasure, and at no additional cost to you, dear reader, the publisher has most generously included an amusing almanac of fantastic places.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 23.

PROMETHEA #23

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

An extra-special issue featuring eight additional pages. It's the Absolute Godhead at the end of the Kaballah quest - the long and winding road back from the brink of infinity. Sophie finally returns to the mortal plane, to her own Earth, to see how things have been since her departure.

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 30.

TOM STRONG'S TERIFFIC TALES #5

Written by Alan Moore, Steve Moore and Leah Moore; art by Paul Rivoche, Alan Weiss and Sergio Aragones; cover by Arthur Adams.

When Tom Strong agreed to appear on a set of bubble-gum trading cards, he had no idea how hazardous the assignment would become. Will his family make it through the shoot? Then join us as we explore the Mysteries of Chukulteh…and Young Tom learns a valuable lesson about going where he's not wanted! And, because you demanded it, the very first Solomon solo story, written by Alan's daughter Leah Moore and illustrated by Sergio Aragones. It's a sad tale of unrequited love. Sob!

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

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100% #5

Written and illustrated by Paul Pope; cover by Pope.

The final chapter of 100% brings the three separate, yet interconnected stories of three young couples abruptly together. Heavyweight fighter Haitous comes face to face with his dangerous rival, the newcomer Wallman, and Strel comes face to face with what's inside Haitous's safety deposit box. Meanwhile the not-so-average busboy John, wakes up to find the not-so-average stripper, Daisy, has disapeared without a trace. And the emerging artist Eloy must choose whether or not to accept a terrible pact, and risk success or the girl of his dreams. It's a choice he's just not willing to make.

48 pages, black and white, $5.95, in stores on Oct. 9.

CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #18

Written by Robert Rodi; art by Ed Benes and Alex Lei; painted cover by J.G. Jones.

"Amok in America" Part 3 of 3. The moment you've been waiting for: Angela meets Amora, the woman who's shadowed her life since the series began! And if that's not fireworks enough: Anita Manaday learns of Damon Devlin's treachery, and Go-Go finally faces John Thomas, freelance detective.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 30.

THE CRUSADES #20

Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Kelley Jones and Ron Randall; painted cover by Aron Wiesenfeld.

Final issue. A coronation has occurred and a new Knight has been named. He brings with him the might of fellow brothers in arms…a new Round Table. The city once haunted by a lone Knight is now actively purged by an army of them as the Fourth Crusade draws to a swift and bloody close. Secrets are revealed, chivalry is served, evil is vanquished…but at what cost? And where does Venus, a lone woman in search of the ultimate story, figure into the malevolent mix?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

FABLES #6

Written by Bill Willingham; art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha; painted cover by James Jean.

Mark Buckingham pencils the newest story arc, the 5-part "Animal Farm." The mystery of her sister's murder has been solved, and the guilty parties have been punished. This leaves Fabletown's Deputy Mayor Snow White physically exhausted, spiritually drained, and in need of a big rest. So she decides to personally drive one errant Colin Piggy back up to the Farm, the remote, upstate annex where the non-human Fables reside. But rest and relaxation will have to wait for our heroine. Something wicked is brewing in upstate New York and Snow White's untimely arrival lands her in the thick of it.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 9.

FIGHT FOR TOMORROW #2

Written by Brian Wood; art by Denys Cowan and Kent Williams; cover by Williams.

The Kung Fu Vertigo mini-series continues. After his crushing defeat in the local underground fighting circuit, Cedric Zhang wakes to find himself in the care and company of the Buddhist temple girl and her little hoodlum brother. Deep in a coma and delirious from his injuries, we catch glimpses into his violent and abusive past, hinting at a tragic loss. Cedric awakes renewed to confront all in his path to the truth. Determined, he takes to the streets again, but this time he has help.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 30.

THE FILTH #5

Written by Grant Morrison; art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; cover by Carlos Segura.

In "Pornomancer," we meet Anders Klimaaks, a Dutch porn star with a unique talent. Currently wanted by both the LAPD and Hand agent Jenesis Jones, Klimaaks is the unwitting key player in adult film mogul Tex Porneau's horrific plan to create a new kind of hardcore for a new world. Will the Hand have the spunk to handle this obscene threat, or could this be the money shot to end them all?

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

HELLBLAZER #177

Written by Mike Carey; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

"Red Sepulchre," Part 1 of 4. Back in the Smoke for the first time in two years, John has walked into the middle of an ugly range war between rival groups of magicians. Like it or not, he's going to have to choose a side; and it would help if he knew which faction wants him dead.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 30.

HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #16

Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case and Steve Bird; painted cover by Jon Foster.

Necromancer Arawn Kruder is a man in love. Unfortunately, the object of his affections is none other than the Goddess of death. For years Kruder has wandered the world, hanging around in war zones and disaster areas, studying magic, consuming souls and committing mass murder at every opportunity - all in the hope of gaining a brief glimpse of the woman he loves. But now he has gained a secret weapon in his struggle to win her heart: the True Name of death. The sound of her name kills all who hear it. With this power, Kruder will become the new God of death with the goddess as his consort. Only one thing stands in Kruder's way: a teenage wizard called Timothy Hunter.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Oct. 9.

LUCIFER #31

Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Craig Hamilton; painted cover by Christopher Moeller.

"Inferno," Part 3 of 4. While Mazikeen is drowning in the thoughts of God, Lucifer fights to expel the creature called Virtus from his mind and body. But the angel Amenadiel is armed and ready, Lucifer's name has already been called, and the price of forfeiting this duel is death. The Morningstar may be about to learn how to lose without playing.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 16.

MIDNIGHT, MASS #7

Written by John Rozum; art by Jesus Saíz and Jimmy Palmiotti; painted cover by Tomer Hanuka.

You never know who is going to come knocking on your door. Straight from the past come three uninvited visitors who reek of lies and secrets, and who may have a connection to Jenny's secret past. Julia and Adam attempt to rebuild after last issues debacle while Jenny comes to terms with where her life is taking her.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 16.

THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE FURIES HC

Written by Mike Carey; painted art and cover by John Bolton.

In the three years since Daniel left to fulfill his destiny as the new Sandman, Lyta has suffered greatly from the loss of her only son. Now the bloodline that has made her kin to the Furies has taken over her senses…and her sanity. In an effort to escape her pain and unravel her mysterious heritage before it consumes her, Lyta accepts a job with a traveling theatre troupe on its way to Athens, Greece. But a series of cruel and familiar mythological figures set their sites on destroying the Furies - and plan to use Lyta Hall as the ultimate pawn.

96 pages, $24.95, in stores on Oct. 30.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN: SPIDER'S THRASH TP

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

The hammer has come down on him, but outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem has managed to stay one step ahead of his detractors - i.e., the President of the United States and his authoritarian lackeys in publishing and law enforcement. After losing his byline, bank account, and apartment, Jerusalem and his filthy assistants have legged it underground, the better to implement his plan. What plan, you say? Why, the plan to bring down the President, of course! Reprints Transmetropolitan #37-42.

144 pages, $14.95, in stores on Oct. 16.

VERTIGO POP: TOKYO! #4

Written by Jonathan Vankin; art and cover by Seth Fisher.

Maki plots her final coup against pop star Hike. If she can't win his heart, she has something more dramatic in mind. Steve, our gaijin hero (of sorts) chooses the company of Yakuza over the unappetizing prospect of a Japanese jail. Mizumi spills the story to the detectives over a large squid, egg and mayonnaise pizza. And when everything collides at the sold-out 1-6-7 concert inside Tokyo Dome, the insane energy boiling beneath Tokyo's polite and orderly surface threatens to explode like the Mount Fuji volcano.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 2.

Y - THE LAST MAN #4

Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr.; painted cover by J.G. Jones.

Part 4 of the 5-part "Unmanned." In this emotional issue, Yorick Brown joins hundreds of women at a famous monument to pay tribute to all of the men who died in the Plague. But when a pack of violent female extremists interrupts this memorial service, the last man on Earth may end up joining his fallen brothers...

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Oct. 23.