DC COMICS FOR JULY

BATMAN TITLES

DETECTIVE COMICS #784

Written by Ed Brubaker and Judd Winick; art by Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd, and Cliff Chiang; cover by Tim Sale.

"Made of Wood," Part 1 of 3, guest-starring JSA's Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott. A serial killer has scrawled an eerily familiar message on the statue of the city's most hallowed Golden Age hero…but to what demonic place will the trail lead? Only one light can illuminate the diabolical destination - that of the Green Lantern. Plus, a back-up story by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang that features the return of Josie Mac, who gets transferred to the pages of Gotham Central.

40 pages, $2.75, in stores on July 2.

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #169

Written by Tom Peyer; art and cover by Tony Harris.

Part 1 of "Irresistible," a 3-part story arc. Frank Sharp wasn't blessed with good looks…in fact, he's probably one of the ugliest men alive. Fortunately, nature balanced that by giving him the unique ability to make people do whatever he wants, just by shaking their hands. Frank uses his gift to work his way through Gotham's worlds of politics and crime…but how long will it be before Batman comes calling?

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

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #43

Written by Scott Beatty and John Ostrander; art by Dave Ross, John Floyd and Philip Bond; cover by Brian Bolland.

A new arc begins, as events in the present force Bruce Wayne and Barbara Gordon to reflect on the short life of Jason Todd, the second Robin. Thrill to an untold tale of the original Batgirl and that era's Robin in a story that brings new details and perspective to the Jason Todd tragedy, plus learn about a pivotal event in Batman's life which may cost him dearly in the present. And in the black-and-white backup, "Snap," rival paparazzi vie for a coveted shot of the Batman. But will their fierce competition for a scoop have lethal repercussions?

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

BATMAN #617

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

With just three issues to go, the mystery of "Hush" deepens. For months, the relationship between Batman and Catwoman has been heating up. Everyone seems happy about it, except for Robin, the Boy Wonder. Robin's got some issues with Catwoman and the secrets she knows. Does Batman's young partner have the stuff to take out Catwoman? Or will the Cat swallow the little bird? It all leads up to Batman making the most startling discovery of all…and here's a hint: The story is titled "The Grave!"

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

ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL #3

Written by Dan Slott; art by Ryan Sook and Jim Royal; painted cover by Eric Powell.

Humphry Dumpler had a bad life. Humphry Dumpler caused lots of strife. With all the destruction and mechanical mayhem, can Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) put everything back together again? It's the shocking origin of Arkham's most well-behaved inmate.

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

BATGIRL #42

Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Adrian Sibar and Andy Owens; cover by James Jean.

The all-new, all-diabolical Dr. Death debuts! A scientist who studies murder in all its most painful and hideous manifestations puts his new formula for chemical terror on the auction block in Gotham City! Can Batman and Batgirl find the auction in time to prevent the sickest minds in the world from laying their hands on "Death in a Bottle?"

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

BATGIRL: DEATH WISH TP

Written by Kelley Puckett and Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella.

Collecting Batgirl #17-20, 22, 23 and 25. Batgirl fights the good fight in a fistful of adventures guest-starring Batman, Robin and Spoiler.

176 pages, $14.95, in stores on July 30.

BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #8

Written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Marcos Martin and Alvaro Lopez.

The mini-series nears its thrilling conclusion. Ah…a night out for Batgirl and Robin. Dinner and a movie? Flowers and whispered sweet nothings? Meaningful sidelong gazes? Nah. How about a runaway subway train, a hostage situation and the super-powered maniac called Blockbuster?

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

BATMAN ADVENTURES #4

Written by Ty Templeton and Dan Slott; art by Rick Burchett, Templeton, and Terry Beatty; cover by Bruce Timm.

Featuring two exciting tales of the Dark Knight. Batman confronts an old foe - Ra's Al Ghul - in a very old place: Easter Island! Plus, in the back-up story, see the World's Greatest Detective squeeze info out of a bad guy in a scary but scientific way.

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

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC

Written by Bill Finger and Don Cameron, art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Jack Burnley and various; cover by Robinson

The latest hardcover collection of Batman's Golden Age adventures. Collecting Batman #13-16 from 1942-1943, featuring the very first appearance of Bruce Wayne's faithful butler Alfred. The Batman and his trusty sidekick Robin once again face off against the Joker, Catwoman, and the Penguin.

224 pages, $49.95, in stores on July 30.

BATMAN: NEVERMORE #4

Written by Len Wein; art by Guy Davis; painted cover by Bernie Wrightson.

Elseworlds. Edgar Allan Poe's investigations into the Raven Murders have brought him closer to madness than he could have ever imagined. With the body count rising, The Batman and Poe learn the killer has marked them for death.

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

BIRDS OF PREY #57

Written by Gail Simone; art and cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei

The new creative team of puts the Birds through their paces! Black Canary, seriously injured in last issue's ambush, is used as leverage in a contest of wills between Oracle and the brilliant extortionist, Savant. Backed into a corner and faced with the demand to turn over her secret files on everyone - including Bruce Wayne - Babs reluctantly calls for help from a person she trusts only slightly more than Savant himself: the Huntress.

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

CATWOMAN #21

Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Cameron Stewart

Selina and Holly continue their no-rules, no-holds-barred road trip with a stopover in Keystone City. It's supposed to be a simple vacation, until a certain member of The Flash's Rogue's Gallery blackmails Selina into helping him pull off a major score. And with Captain Cold on one side and the law on the other, how can our feline fatale escape unscathed?

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

CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE SC

Written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke; pinups by Mike Allred, Shane Glines, Jaime Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, Steranko, and Daniel Torres; painted cover by Cooke.

The acclaimed hardcover returns in a gorgeous softcover edition. This tale takes place just prior to Catwoman #1, as Selina is presumed dead and desperate for cash. Can her assembled crew of thieves pull off one big heist?

96 pages, $17.95, in stores on July 16.

GOTHAM CENTRAL #9

Written by Greg Rucka; art and cover by Michael Lark.

"Half a Life," Part 4 of 5! Renee Montoya finds herself behind bars and out of options until an old admirer comes to her temporary rescue. But the disgrace she's suffered is nothing compared to the horror she's about to face, as the true manipulator behind her fall from grace reveals himself in devastating fashion. Meanwhile, Crispus Allen finds himself with a new partner, as Josie Mac joins the cast of Gotham Central. Could she be the one person who can save Montoya before her hidden stalker's revenge is complete? Be sure to check out the Gotham Central back-up story in Detective Comics #784.

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

HARLEY QUINN #34

Written by A.J. Lieberman; art and cover by Mike Huddleston and Troy Nixey

Harley Quinn ain't exactly the loving, nurturing type. She's more the stab-you-and-pick-your-pocket-before-you-hit-the-floor type. So why is she feeding and protecting an orphaned 11-year-old girl? And why not, when Harley's after a score worth $500,000? Can she keep the kid away from the bounty hunters hot on her trail?

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

NIGHTWING #83

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by J.H. Williams III.

Amy knows Dick Grayson's secret…but what will she do with that information? Will she turn her former partner in to the Blüdhaven P.D.? Will she turn a blind eye to his nocturnal activities? Whatever the outcome, Dick's life will never be the same. Meanwhile, Nightwing tries to solve the murder of Chief Redhorn, but sometimes an investigation uncovers answers better left hidden…

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

ROBIN #116

Written by Jon Lewis; art by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Jo Chen.

A new phase in Robin's life is about to begin! A very special day for Tim Drake turns terrifying when it becomes apparent one of his enemies has learned his identity and is striking back! Even Batman can't decipher the true mystery behind this apparent first volley against Robin, and it's not until the Teen Wonder unravels the puzzle that the devastating truth becomes clear.

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

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #805

Written by Joe Kelly; art by Pascual Ferry, Jason Pearson, and Cam Smith; cover by Dave Bullock.

The breathtaking conclusion to "The Harvest!" This is it: the final battle between Superman and General Zod. Who will reign supreme? There can be only one winner…and Lex Luthor is looking to fix the outcome.

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

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #618

Written by Joe Casey; art by Charlie Adlard; cover by Lee Bermejo.

The Mxy Twins have gotten rid of Earth's gravity, with devastating consequences. Superman must find a way to restore order to the world, and the solution isn't as easy as getting the twins to say their names backwards. Can he find the answer before it's too late?

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

SUPERMAN #195

Written by Steven T. Seagle; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.

From the pages of Superman: The 10-Cent Adventure, Superman enters the fortress of the Futuresmiths - only to be caught in a time loop! But a new Supergirl is there to help, setting the stage for what's to come in Superman #200.

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

JIMMY OLSEN: ADVENTURES BY JACK KIRBY TP

Written by Jack Kirby; art by Kirby and Vince Colletta; cover by Kirby and Steve Rude.

Collecting Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133-139 and #141, circa 1970-1971, featuring appearances by Superman, the cloned Guardian, Morgan Edge, Dubbilex, and the Cadmus Project, plus the first hint of Darkseid! All recolored material with a new cover showcasing an unused Kirby cover sketch from 1971, newly inked by Steve Rude.

192 pages, $19.95, in stores on July 23.

SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #1

Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan.

A 12-issue maxi-series that marks Mark Waid's return to DC and Leinil Yu's DC Universe debut, kicking off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost. Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton…now, Birthright takes a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus: Kal-El's early days on an alien world, and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend.

40 pages, $2.95, in stores on July 2.

SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #6

Written by Chuck Austen; art and cover by Danijel Zezelj.

Believing it's really Lena Luthor, the Tech takes human form and leaves the city's machinery to run uncontrolled. Plus, Jimmy's falling in love with the ghost in the machine.

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

SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS III #7

Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne.

Elseworlds. In the 26th century, Superman returns to Earth after 500 years of exile…but what he finds is a world he barely recognizes. Who is the mysterious Superwoman who looks so much like his long-lost Lois? And how did the attacking Parademons become so powerful? The answers are revealed in a two-part story.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on July 6.

SMALLVILLE #3

Written by Mark Verheiden and Clint Carpenter; art by Renato Guedes, Tom Derenick, and Norm Rapmund; cover by John Van Fleet

A special issue devoted to Lex Luthor. What makes the young Lex tick? Find out in this issue's lead story. And read the adventures of "Warrior Angel" in a special comic-within-a-comic, inspired by Lex's favorite comic book from the TV show. Plus, an interview with actor Michael Rosenbaum and the continuing episode guide to season 1.

48 pages, $3.95, in stores on July 16.

SUPERGIRL: MANY HAPPY RETURNS TP

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

Collecting the final six issues of Supergirl, #75-80, in one handy volume featuring an intro by Peter David and a new cover by Ed Benes. There are two Supergirls…but which one's the real deal? Linda Danvers isn't sure whether Kara Zor-El is for real, but she plans to find out. Can both of them survive the confrontation?

144 pages, $14.95, in stores on July 9.

DC UNIVERSE TITLES

AQUAMAN #8

Written by Rick Veitch; art by Yvel Guichet and Mark Propst; cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Aquaman faces the unexpected return of his greatest foe, Black Manta! The King of the Seas is faced with the ultimate choice: to save the villain who killed his only son, or let him die?

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

BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY #2

Written and illustrated by Matt Wagner; cover by Wagner.

Matt Wagner's tale of Superman and Batman's first encounter with Wonder Woman continues. Superman pursues a nuclear threat as the Purge comes to Gotham, and the villain's plot to bring about global chaos creeps closer to fruition. Wonder Woman finds herself alone against the twisted fury of Bizarro. And can Batman find a rogue missile in time to avert catastrophe in the city he has sworn to protect?

64 pages, $6.95, in stores on July 30.

CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC

Written by Jack Kirby and Dave Wood; art by Jack Kirby, Roz Kirby, Marvin Stein, Bruno Premiani, and George Klein; cover by Jack Kirby.

Four years before Jack Kirby and Stan Lee created Marvel's Fantastic Four, there was another adventurous foursome co-created by Kirby that set forth to challenge the unknown. Now witness those early adventures again in a specially priced hardcover volume that collects Showcase #6, 7, 11, and 12, and Challengers of the Unknown #1 and 2, originally published in 1957-1958.

168 pages, hardcover, $39.95, in stores on July 2.

DOOM PATROL #22

Written by John Arcudi; art and cover by Tan Eng Huat

Final issue. In a desperate attempt to save a team member's life, the Doom Patrol turns to Doc Magnus…but is it too late?

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

EMPIRE #0

Written by Mark Waid; art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe; cover by Kitson.

Collecting the first two issues of Empire, originally published by Gorilla Comics. For 10 years, one man has marched forward, unflinching in his desire for world domination. Golgoth's monarchy spans the globe and holds 6 billion people in its totalitarian grasp. Now that he has achieved his dream, his nightmares are just beginning, as he realizes that running a massive global empire is no easy task.

64 pages, $4.95, in stores on June 25.

EMPIRE #1

Written by Mark Waid; art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe; cover by Kitson.

Continuing the Empire saga with a bold new start. The unstoppable tyrant Golgoth and his conquering armies have eradicated every significant military force on Earth, bringing the world into the grasp of a dictator. But can the members of his staff be trusted? Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

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

ENEMY ACE: WAR IN HEAVEN TP

Written by Garth Ennis and Robert Kanigher; art by Chris Weston, Russ Heath, Christian Alamy and Joe Kubert; painted cover by Jim Deitz.

From 1914 to 1918, Hans Von Hammer earned the nickname "The Hammer of Hell" in the bloody skies of World War I. Now it's World War II, and blood rains from the skies once again. Von Hammer, the finest pilot Germany has ever known, is now a 46-year-old man with plenty of enemies in the Nazi regime. This edition also includes a classic World War One Enemy Ace tale by creators Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert reprinted from Star-Spangled War Stories #139.

128 pages, $14.95, in stores on July 2.

FALLEN ANGEL #1

Written by Peter David; art by David Lopez and Fernando Blanco; cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

A new monthly series. Welcome to Bete Noire, a place that superstition calls the City that Shapes the World. And Bete Noire's most mysterious inhabitant is the Fallen Angel! When a mother turns to her for help finding her son, it puts the Angel in direct conflict with Bumper Ruggs and the Muscle Men.

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

THE FLASH #200

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

The conclusion of "Blitz" hits like a ton of bricks as The Flash faces his final confrontation with his opposite number, Zoom. If The Flash manages to stop Zoom, he'll pay a horrible price. Only with the help of his friends from the past can Wally put his life back on track…but in a way you'll never anticipate! The biggest change in the life of Wally West since he first donned the Flash costume happens in this special, extra-sized anniversary issue.

48 pages, $3.50, in stores on July 16.

FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE #1

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis; art and cover by Kevin Maguire and Joe Rubinstein.

Reuniting the creative team behind the classic '80s Justice League. Maxwell Lord tries to base a super-team-for-hire in a suburban strip mall, but his plan is met with hostility by the locals. Can reluctant heroes Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Fire, Elongated Man, Captain Atom and Mary Marvel convince Max to stop the madness?

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

GREEN ARROW #28

Written by Judd Winick; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; cover by Matt Wagner.

"Straight Shooter," Part 3 of 6! After a tough battle with the ogre of the Lamb Valley District, things begin to heat up between Ollie and Joanna Pierce…but can our torn, tattered hero step up to the challenge? Meanwhile, Connor has concerns over a lack of communication from their favorite medical examiner, so it's off to the morgue.

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

GREEN LANTERN #167

Written by Ben Raab; art by Rick Burchett and Rodney Ramos; cover by Ariel Olivetti.

"The Blind," Part 2 of 2! Set to consume Earth, Green Lantern must thwart The Blind and Shiro Nova in space combat! But just when things are going well, Lianna joins the party…and everything goes straight down the drain! Meanwhile, on Earth, John Stewart comes home from saving the world to find Merayn's made a life-changing decision.

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

HAWKMAN #17

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

The conclusion to the 3-part story "The Thanagarian," guest-starring Animal Man. Hawkwoman has finally tracked down the final fate of her ex-partner, and what it means to the world of the Animal Avatars. But an unexpected tag-along will send Shayera's life in an entirely new direction.

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

H-E-R-O #6

Written by Will Pfeifer; art by Kano; painted cover by John Van Fleet.

Young Andrea Allen has found the H-E-R-O device. Just in time, too, because her middle school has been overrun by super-heroes, super-villains, and invaders from another dimension. Can she sort this mess out before she gets expelled?

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

HUMAN DEFENSE CORPS #3

Written by Ty Templeton; art and cover by Clément Sauve Jr. and Juan Vlasco.

The 6-issue mini-series spotlighting the exploits of Earth's human defenders continues. The Corps contends with bloodsucking demons, a raging inferno, and razor-sharp barbed wire…and what happens when they open their eyes is pretty scary, too! Join America's last defense against the forces of the unexplained as they discover "What Dreams May Come."

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

JLA #83

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

President Luthor has Qurac on his hit list, and heaven help any hero who stands in the way. Now Superman finds himself in a living nightmare as his fellow Leaguers fall one by one to Lex's executive order: support the war or be "neutralized!"

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

JLA: SCARY MONSTERS #5

Written by Chris Claremont; art by Josh Hood and Sean Parsons; cover by Arthur Adams.

The Justice League questions Wonder Woman's loyalty as the Amazon's monstrous transformation continues unabated. Faced with the horrifying reality of the demons invading the Carmody house, the JLA's only hope may lie with the unfolding story of Kishana's origin.

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

JSA #50

Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne; wrap-around cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño.

The giant-sized climactic chapter of "Princes of Darkness." Mordru and Obsidian continue their reign of darkness over the world, threatening to destroy it. But the JSA has allies that will help turn the tide of this war! The final battle between Sentinel and Obsidian - father and son - concludes. Plus, Power Girl makes a shocking discovery, and a member of the JSA makes the ultimate sacrifice.

56 pages, $3.95, in stores on July 9.

JSA: ALL-STARS #3

Written by David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns and Darwyn Cooke; art by Barry Kitson and Cooke; cover by John Cassaday and Mark Lewis

The mini-series continues. In the 16-page lead story, travel to Salem, Massachusetts - home to legends both good and evil, including Hector Hall, this generation's Doctor Fate. The DC Universe's ultimate sorcerer takes center stage as he confronts the one power of Fate he's been trying to ignore. Plus, a back-up tale of the Golden Age Doctor Fate, Kent Nelson, written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke.

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #21

Written by John Ostrander; art by Min S. Ku and Rob Leigh; cover by Eric Wight.

An escaped prisoner is being chased by the alien Dominators, and the Justice League is split down the middle whether to provide Sanctuary or give her over to this alien authority...on the other hand, she may have diabolical plans of her own for the League.

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE: A NEW BEGINNING TP

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis; art by Kevin Maguire, Al Gordon and Terry Austin; cover by Maguire.

A perfect companion piece to Formerly Known as the Justice League #1. This new printing of the classic trade paperback collects Justice League #1-6 and Justice League International #7, featuring the initial adventures of the unlikely super-team made up of Batman, Blue Beetle, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mister Miracle, Dr. Fate, Booster Gold, Doctor Light and Shazam.

192 pages, $12.95, in stores on July 2.

THE LEGION #22

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer; cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister

"Dream Crime" Part 4 of 5, featuring the return of a pair of lost Legionnaires. Evil has gained control of the entire United Planets, and Dreamer is down. Who's left to help? Hold on tight for the return of Karate Kid and Ferro.

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

LOBO UNBOUND #2

Written by Keith Giffen; painted art and cover by Alex Horley.

The mini-series following the exploits of the galaxy's badder-than-ever bastich continues. Lobo finds himself on a planet of ticking time bombs! For these beings, self-explosion isn't just a form of expression - it's a way of life! And things go from bad to worse when a new villain steps in to menace everyone's favorite anti-hero.

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

THE NEW T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2

Written by Marc Andreyko; art by Manuel Garcia and Jimmy Palmiotti; painted cover by J.G. Jones.

A bold new era for the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents continues. The team comes together as danger looms on the horizon. While the Dynamo and No-Man take center stage in the fight against the Alpha-Human threat, tempers flare as the rest of the Agents get reacquainted.

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

OUTSIDERS #2

Written by Judd Winick; art and cover by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna.

Continuing the edgy new series that reinvents the Outsiders for a new generation. The Gorilla Fighters bust up New York as their battle with the Outsiders continues, and the madman behind it all is revealed as he kidnaps President Luthor. Plus, Jade's debut on the team.

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

THE POWER COMPANY #18

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

Final-issue bonanza. As the series ends, the heroes of the Power Company are left wondering whether the firm will survive a hostile takeover. Plus, the battle-scarred final fate of the Haunted Tank.

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

SWEATSHOP #4

Written by Peter Bagge; art by Johnny Ryan, Stephanie Gladden, and Jim Blanchard; cover by Bagge.

This isn't your father's "Freddy Ferret." Mel Bowling's lovable, huggable, furry comic-strip character has been updated for the '80s. Unfortunately, the '80s are long gone. Freddy's now dark, edgy, nasty, grim and gritty.

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

TEEN TITANS #1

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza; covers by McKone and Alquiza and Michael Turner.

The debut issue of DC's hottest new super-team, featuring guest appearances by Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Jay Garrick. What do teenage super-heroes do on the weekends? They hang with the Teen Titans. The invitations go out to a handful of reluctant heroes: Superboy, Robin, Impulse and Wonder Girl. Walk into the new Titans Tower with Cyborg and Starfire as they gather together the next generation of Titans in this explosive extra-sized issue at the regular-issue price. All orders will be filled with covers by Mike McKone and Marlo Alquiza (50 percent) and Michael Turner (50 percent).

40 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 16.

WONDER WOMAN #194

Written by Walter Simonson; art by Jerry Ordway and P. Craig Russell; cover by Adam Hughes.

"The Game of the Gods" concludes. At the center of the universe, the ancient threat known as the Shattered God stands on the brink of bending all existence to his will. Restored to full power, Diana learns the secret behind her recent transformation, but will it be enough to turn the battle? Or will an unexpected champion be forced to make an incredible sacrifice?

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

DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE TITLES

ELFQUEST: 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Written by Wendy and Richard Pini; art and cover by Wendy Pini.

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Elfquest and the beginning of DC's new line of Elfquest publications. This special issue reprints 1978's now-classic Elfquest #1, a story that introduced Cutter and the Wolfriders and launched what has become the most successful fantasy/adventure series the world of comics has ever seen! Plus, a sneak peek at future Elfquest projects.

40 pages, $2.95, in stores on July 2.

CARTOON CARTOONS #20

Written by Michael Kraiger, Sholly Fisch, Jim Alexander and Joe Edkin; art by Robert Pope, Neal Sternecky, Enis Temizel, Scott Underwood, Dan Davis, Tim Chi Ly and Angus Bungay; cover by Neely.

Johnny Bravo puts on a spellbindingly disastrous magic show, and Ed Edd & Eddy build a water slide that turns out to be a real washout! Plus, Cow & Chicken and Courage the Cowardly Dog.

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

LOONEY TUNES #104

Written by Jesse Leon McCann, Dan Slott, Frank Strom and Robbie Busch; art by David Alvarez, Neal Sternecky, Scott McRae, Pablo Zamboni, Ruben Torreiro, Walter Carzon and Horacio Ottolini; cover by Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo

Foghorn Leghorn rigs a beauty contest, Sylvester and Tweety go on safari, and Daffy Duck hunts the fabled "Treasure of Ali's Mama!"

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

THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #40

Written by Ian Boothby; art and cover by Phil Moy.

A hot debate breaks out in Pokey Oaks Kindergarten: How did the Powerpuff Girls come to be? Every kid's got a different story…just wait til you hear 'em!

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

SCOOBY-DOO #74

Written by John Rozum; art by Joe Staton and Horacio Ottolini; cover by Staton and Hunt.

A salute to classic Scooby-Doo villains, featuring "Who's Who"-style entries on some of the weirdest bad guys ever.

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

WILDSTORM TITLES

21 DOWN #11

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

"Roadside Attractions," Part 4. By all appearances, the town of Big Tuna, Texas is average…but strange, almost magical things are happening on its lonely backroads. Mickey and Preston have no idea that their time together is running out and death is lurking around every curve. Meanwhile, in a secret underground laboratory, Mickey's daughter Alex stares down The Company Man, a metahuman assassin unleashed to stop her at all costs.

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

ARROWSMITH #1

Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Meríno.

A new 6-issue mini-series. It's 1915, and young Fletcher Arrowsmith lives in a troubled times, where magic is every bit as important as arms in the first World War! Arrowsmith longs for adventure in a world in which the highest call to answer is a call to duty, and the loftiest goal is to maintain one's honor.

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

THE AUTHORITY #3

Written by Robbie Morrison; art by Dwayne Turner and Sal Regla; cover by Turner and Regla.

Widescreen action continues. Reality Incorporated's horrifying shock troops have begun their assault on the Carrier. Caught unaware and separated, the Authority fights a desperate battle for survival. But the odds are against them, and the foes they face have a few tricks up their sleeve.

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

EXTINCTION EVENT #1

Written by Robert Weinberg; art by Brett Booth and Sal Regla; cover by Booth.

What if humans weren't the first intelligent species on Earth? Since the dawn of time, man has believed himself to be the most advanced species to ever inhabit the planet. We were wrong. When a Texas earthquake unearths evidence of an advanced civilization thousands of years old, a team of specialists is dispatched to investigate. But what they find will turn this mission into an adventure of Jurassic proportions.

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

EYE OF THE STORM ANNUAL

Written by Geoff Johns, Micah Ian Wright, and Whilce Portacio; art by Portacio, Tomm Coker, Carlos D'Anda, and Jason Pearson; cover by Portacio.

An action-packed, double-sized extravaganza featuring the return of Wetworks. A special anthology featuring some of the WildStorm Universe's hottest characters and some of comics' top creators.

48 pages, $4.95, in stores on July 23.

GEN13 #11

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

Two Caitlin Fairchilds - both look real, but only one of them is real! The new Gen13 team must choose which one to trust, which one to fight for…and if they choose wrong, more than their own lives will be forfeit. Plus, more on the mysterious Gaby Sabian: Whose side is he really on? More on the malevolent Chrome; who are they, what are they and what's their deadly agenda? And most of all, what the heck does all this have to do with Victory Comics and its publisher, Meghan Ford?

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

GLOBAL FREQUENCY #10

Written by Warren Ellis; art by Tomm Coker; cover by Brian Wood.

"Superviolence." It's a title that says it all, and then some. In a secret BIOWAR facility somewhere in Texas, a security breach has occurred. Under cover of night, a single agent has been sent to kill all personnel and release floating terror into the skies. In response, Miranda Zero sends in her own lone agent. Now two men are locked in deadly hand-to-hand battle, enduring unimaginable pain.

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

THE POSSESSED #1

Written by Geoff Johns and Kris Grimminger; art and cover by Liam Sharp.

Since the dawn of mankind, demons have sought to infest the Earth using humans as host bodies. Now the demons are upping the ante, and only a group of people once possessed as children can stand against them. They are…The Possessed!

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

ROBOTECH: LOVE AND WAR #2

Written by Jay Faerber and Ken Siu-Chong with Tommy Yune; art by Long Vo and Jo Chen; covers by Long Vo and Adam Warren.

The mini-series featuring two stories in each issue continues. After the climatic events surrounding the Zentraedi assault on Earth, Max's life on the SDF-1 returns to a certain degree of normalcy. Drafted into flight school, he becomes fast friends with Ben Dixon. But the Zentraedi have plans for the rogue battleship, and the beautiful Miriya has a hand to play in it! In the backup, the filming of Little White Dragon continues. Lynn Kyle revels in his role as Kai-Fun, and Minmay is enjoying the production and attention, too. But she misses Rick, and decides to surprise him with a picnic lunch. All orders will be filled with covers by Long Vo (50 percent) and Adam Warren (50 percent).

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

ROBOTECH: THE MACROSS SAGA VOL. 3 TP

Written by Jack Herman, Markalan Joplin; art by Mike Leeke, Mike Chen and Harrison Fong; production art cover.

The digest-size reprinting of Comico's classic "Robotech: The Macross Saga" continues. Reprinting issues #13-18, we follow the lives of the crew of the SDF-1 through their amazing trials and tribulations. The battle for possession of the massive ship heats up as the Zentraedi desperately fight for supremacy. Meanwhile, the distance between Rick and Minmay grows with the arrival of her anti-war cousin, Lynn Kyle! Plus…the death of a legend.

176 pages, $14.95, in stores on July 9.

SLEEPER #7

Written by Ed Brubaker; art and painted cover by Sean Phillips.

Just when Holden Carver thought his life was complicated enough, things get worse. Someone on the right side of the law is trying to contact him, and they're using Lynch's old codes. Is it a trick, or has Lynch emerged from his coma? The only way to find out may be to risk everything.

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

STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #13

Written by Micah Ian Wright; art by C.P. Smith and Bill Sienkiewicz; cover by Whilce Portacio

The story of Project Entry continues in this action-packed issue. Through the horrors of Project Entry, we learn what put Ben Santini on his path to forming Team Achilles. Secrets revealed! A comrade laid to rest! A new threat introduced! And enter…The Suiciders.

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

THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR #2

Written by John Layman; art by Brett Booth; covers by Booth and Ben Oliver.

The exciting new ThunderCats miniseries continues with New Thundera in jeopardy. The ThunderCats are at war with alien invaders. Thundera is in ruins after the initial War Dog assault, and an ultimatum has been delivered to Lion-O: surrender or face extermination! In order to survive, the 'Cats must turn to the one helping hand no one expects - Mumm-Ra. All orders will be filled with covers by Brett Booth (50 percent) and Ben Oliver (50 percent).

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

TOKYO STORM WARNING #2

Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by James Raiz and Andrew Currie.

The mini-series pitting giant robots against nuclear monsters continues! What would really happen if a giant robot was thrown into a building? Zoe Flynn, a U.S. pilot on a military exchange program, may just find out, as she's thrust into a war between machines and monsters. Training on simulators didn't prepare Zoe for the awesome challenge of piloting an ARCangel, and now she'll need every weapon at her disposal to save Tokyo - and herself - from the immense creatures that seem to randomly appear, mysteriously drawn to the center of the city.

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

WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #12

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

Jack Marlowe may be advancing his plans to make HALO a global brand name, but humanity isn't necessarily happy about it. A number of cast members return to the fold as Version 3.0 closes out its first year in style…but the best is yet to come.

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

AMERICAN'S BEST COMICS TITLES

PROMETHEA #27

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

An ABC crossover, as Tom Strong makes a guest appearance. Sophie Bangs, still in Millennium City, lives a quiet but happy life. She's left the guise of science-heroine behind and now revels in routine daily pleasures. But all things must pass, and that time has come for Sophie. The subject of an intensive manhunt for the last three years, she's been traced to Millennium - where a confrontation with Tom Strong forces her to once again take on the form of Promethea…no matter what the cost.

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

PROMETHEA BOOK FOUR HC

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

The conclusion of Promethea's sprawling tour of the higher realms of the spirit is collected in this hardcover reprinting Promthea #19-25.

192 pages, $24.95, in stores on July 2.

TERRA OBSCURA #2

Written by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan; art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Karl Story.

The adventurous ABC mini-series continues, torn from the pages of Tom Strong. Enter private detective Grant Halford, a.k.a. former science hero The Magnet. His friend and former partner, Lance Lewis, has been murdered in Las Vegas, and the magnetically charged gumshoe intends to find the culprit responsible. But his investigation takes an unexpected turn and he crosses paths with old friends. Meanwhile, the mysterious blackout plague is spreading, causing more death and destruction…where are S.M.A.S.H. when their world needs them?

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

TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #8

Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore; art by Jason Pearson, Arthur Adams, Alan Weiss, and Kevin Nowlan; cover by Adams

Jason Pearson returns to the pages of Tom Strong's Terrific Tales. Remember the Tom Strong Adventure Hour cartoon? The good one, from the 1960s? This issue takes readers behind the scenes for a look back at that show to reminisce and find out what it was really like! Plus, brand new adventures of Jonni Future and Young Tom Strong.

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

TOMORROW STORIES BOOK ONE TP

Written by Alan Moore; art by Jim Baikie, Hilary Barta, Melinda Gebbie, Kevin Nowlan, and Rick Veitch; cover by Nowlan.

Alan Moore's anthology is collected here in all its glory. Read about the secret goings-on at the sleepy Kansas hamlet, Queerwater, as boy genius Jack B. Quick wreaks havoc while studying for his arithmetic exam! Thrill to the daring escapades of Indigo City's most mysterious science-hero citizen, the man called Greyshirt! Plus, gasp at the sheer naughtiness of the radiant Cobweb, shake your head in utter disbelief at the First American and USAngel, and don't ask us how Splash Brannigan got in here.

176 pages, $17.95, in stores on July 30.

HOMAGE COMICS TITLES

RED #1

Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by Cully Hamner.

From fan-favorite scribe Warren Ellis and artist Cully Hamner comes a story of survival and revenge. Everyone's got a talent, but Paul Moses has a talent for murder…and the CIA has taken full advantage of that talent for much of his life. Now that he's in retirement, though, they want him dead, and it sends him on a furious path for revenge…and survival.

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

VERTIGO TITLES

100 BULLETS #46

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

"Chill in the Oven," Part 4. Hell breaks loose, as Loop finds himself caught between a rock, a hard place, a psychotic animal, and a sadistic guard. His only chance of survival is to throw in with one of them for the throwdown, but which one? Three will kill him; one will help him live. It's a wild stab in the dark that lies at the heart of Graves' plan.

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

AMERICAN CENTURY #26

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Lan Medina and John Stokes; painted cover by Glen Orbik.

In "Smackdown," Harry creates Starburst Comics' newest costumed hero, and Tiny Tim wrestles with his conscience…for the championship belt. Plus, the return of an old flame as a familiar Hollywood starlet takes on Broadway.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on July 23.

BEWARE THE CREEPER #4

Written by Jason Hall; art and cover by Cliff Chiang.

Pursued through the lively Parisian nightlife above and the murky sewers below, The Creeper continues to stay one step ahead of the police as secrets are discovered and lives are lost. But has The Creeper taken her "art crimes" too far? And when innocents start dying, can a drop in her popularity be far behind? These shocking answers and much more, all in the penultimate chapter of this scandalous tale.

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

BLOOD AND WATER #5

Written by Judd Winick; art by Tomm Coker; cover by Brian Bolland.

The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 5-part miniseries. Adam and Nikki will stand and fight, but are they ready to face the most ancient and terrifying form of their Vampire heritage? Adam may be ready to defend his eternal life, but the real reasons these monsters have come looking for him may be the most horrifying realization of all.

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

DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR SC

Written by Jill Thompson; art and cover by Thompson.

A manga digest, printed in black, white, and gray tones, featuring appearances by Sandman and all his siblings. In an original story that parallels the events of Sandman: Season of Mist, the minions of Hell end up in Death's apartment. Sisters Delirium and Despair decide to throw a party for the dead - which quickly gets out of control. It's up to Dream's older sister Death to figure out how to save the day and the afterlife…not to mention the carpet.

208 pages, black and white, $9.95, in stores on July 16.

FABLES #15

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

"Storybook Romance," Part 2 of 4. Romance is in the air…well, sort of. When Bigby and Snow White wake up in the middle of the woods, they don't know where they are, how they got there, or why the hell they went camping with only one sleeping bag. But they've got bigger problems, as a sniper's bullet sends their car over a cliff.

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

FABLES: ANIMAL FARM TP

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

Collecting Fables #6-10, the second story arc of the fan-favorite, critically acclaimed Vertigo series. Travel to upstate New York, where the non-human Fable characters have found refuge on a farm, miles from mankind. But all is not well on the farm - and a conspiracy to free them from the shackles of their perceived imprisonment may lead to a war that could wrest control of the Fables community away from Snow White. Starring Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Plus, a sketchbook section featuring art by Willingham, Buckingham and Jean.

128 pages, $12.95, in stores on July 23.

THE FILTH #12

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

The penultimate issue of the 13-issue mini-series. Following last issue's revelations, it's time to meet Mother Dirt and learn the secret origins of the Hand organization and of Life on Earth itself. What are we? Who are we? Why did it have to be his way? Amnesiac Hand officer Ned Slade recovers more horrors from his memory as the pieces of a vast, terrifying jigsaw fall into place. Learn the Hidden History of Existence in The Filth #12 - "Schizotype."

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

HELLBLAZER #186

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

"The Third Worlds" trilogy reaches its climax in "The Pit," with John and Angie traveling to Tasmania to nail down the details of the shadow dog's last appearance on Earth. But when John becomes trapped in the nightmares of the dead, an ancient warrior queen rises with a deadly agenda of her own…and Angie is left alone to pick up the pieces.

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

HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #25

Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case and Steve Bird; painted cover by Chris Bachalo.

Final issue. As the series draws to a close, a new Age of Magic has dawned, and at its heart stands a young man named Tim Hunter. After years of struggling to make sense of the world and his place in it, Tim has finally embraced his destiny as the voice of magic. As Tim as explores the landscapes of his world - a world where ancient spirits walk the streets of London, faerie ride on the Underground and paintings come to life - he learns that the greatest magic of all is the magic of everyday life.

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

IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE SC

Written by Jonathan Scott Fuqua; art and cover by Stephen John Phillips and Steven Parke.

When a journal purported to be written by Edgar Allan Poe falls into the hands of Poe scholar Sterling Tuttle, the voice of the long-dead author reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons who have an unsavory agenda of their own…

96 pages, $17.95, in stores on July 9.

THE LOSERS #2

Written by Andy Diggle; art and cover by Jock .

The edgy new series kicks off its first extended story arc with "Goliath" part 1 of 5. Shoot to kill. Play to win. Nothing to lose. It's time to up the ante as the outlaw Special Forces unit known as The Losers turns its attention to the global oil conglomerate Goliath. What is the company's sinister secret, and how is it connected with the conspiracy at the heart of the C.I.A.? The Losers plan to find out, and use the information to buy back their lives.

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

LUCIFER #40

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

The conclusion to the 5-part "Naglfar." It's Armageddon from all angles as Lucifer and Michael confront their father. And ably abetted by what remains of her crew, Mazikeen brings the airship home, only to face some nasty surprises.

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

SWAMP THING: REUNION TP

Written by Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and Rick Veitch; art by Rick Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, John Totleben, Steve Bissette, Tom Yeates; cover by John Totleben.

The concluding trade paperback collecting Alan Moore's groundbreaking run on Swamp Thing, Reunion reprints issues #57-64 of this legendary Vertigo foundation title.

200 pages, $19.95, in stores on July 30.

VERTIGO POP!: BANGKOK #3

Written by Jonathan Vankin; art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Shawn Martinbrough.

After they snatch Taeng from the possessive clutches of American sex-tourist Benny, Marz and Tuze go on the lam from corrupt policemen who demand the young prostitute's return. Meanwhile, Tuze sets her own dangerous plan in motion, while Marz and Julien embark on an all-night journey to find the white elephant. Retrieving the sacred animal is the only way to keep Benny out of Bangkok prison, but the lovesick Benny may have already slipped beyond the point of salvation.

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

Y: THE LAST MAN #13

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

"One Small Step," Part 3 of 5. As a Soyuz escape vehicle leaves the International Space Station, chaos erupts below. Five women risk their lives to make sure that Yorick Brown, the only man on Earth, is not the last. And the terrifying, true motivation of Yorick's foreign pursuers is finally revealed.

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

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