Monday, April 11, 2005
DC COMICS FOR JULY
Following are DC Comics' solicitations for July, with information coming from the company.
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1
Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller and Jim Lee team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning!
All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes. Orphaned, Dick Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to -- no one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat!
Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo. This issue will ship with two covers by Lee and Williams, featuring Batman (50 percent) and Robin (50 percent).
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 13.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH OVERSIZED HC
Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee and Scott Williamscollected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes Batman #608-619 as well as the two-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long "Hush" -- an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime -- reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and introducing his newest foe!
This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee and Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team.
372 pages, $49.99, in stores on Sept. 7.
BATMAN #642
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Chris Marrinan and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Jock.
The Mad Hatter's implant is driving Killer CrocŠwell, mad! Can Batman save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave? And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial retribution?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 13.
BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #5 and 6
Written by Steve Englehart, art and cover by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin.
The classic Batman creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5, Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend, Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated -- and her new beau is the Batman!
And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage: Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and prevent the Joker from winning the election?
32 pages, $2.99 in stores on July 7 and July 27.
DETECTIVE COMICS #808
Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych, art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill,
Tommy Castillo and Rodney Ramos, cover by Lapham.
Part 8 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Paranoia and distrust. Certain death. That's what Batman and Robin face in a Gotham that bears little resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of "The Beast Beneath" by Gabrych, Castillo and Ramos.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 20.
BATGIRL #66
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Andy Kuhn, cover by Amanda Conner.
In search of her mother's identity, Cassandra hits the open road! But a quick rest stop leads to a furious, super-powered throwdown, as Batgirl comes face-to-face with the leather-clad Verraco -- the Road Hog!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #67
Written by A.J. Lieberman, art by Rick Burchett and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Cliff Chiang.
Batman's battle with Hush for the life of Poison Ivy may be over, but a surprising ramification to Bruce Wayne's life may publicly compromise his secret identity! You must witness the shock ending to believe it!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
BATMAN: JEKYLL AND HYDE #4
Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Sean Phillips.
It's the other side of the coin, as artist Sean Phillips takes over the intriguing 6-issue miniseries! After being beaten and left for dead, Batman pieces together Two-Face's mad plan to poison the inhabitants of Gotham City and liberate their "Mr. Hyde" personalities once and for all! But can Batman save Gotham when he's one of the infected?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 20.
CATWOMAN #45
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Pete Woods, cover by Adam Hughes.
The explosive new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer, artist Pete Woods and cover artist Adam Hughes continues to turn Selina Kyle's world upside-down! Catwoman's unleashed something deadly into the environment -- something so horrible that S.T.A.R. Labs was keeping it under heavy guard. But Catwoman was expecting anthrax, not one of her deadliest foes! Plus, catch a first glimpse of Selina's snazzy new apartment.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 27.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #193
Written by J.H. Williams III and Dan Curtis Johnson, art and cover by Seth Fisher.
Part 2 of the 5-part "Snow," by Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher! Even Batman can't be everywhere, so he's recruited a strikeforce of experts with their own disciplines. But will their expertise be enough against the obsessed Mr. Freeze?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 7.
NIGHTWING #110
Written by Devin Grayson, art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks.
Dick Grayson hasn't been in Blüdhaven since everything in his life fell apart. Now, he must return to ensure the city's inner evil hasn't taken over. But now that Blüdhaven is Robin's stomping grounds, the Boy Wonder isn't sure he can trust anyone -- including Nightwing! 32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 13.
GOTHAM CENTRAL #32
Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker, art by Kano and Stefano Gaudiano, cover by Sean Phillips.
Introducing new series penciller Kano. Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham belonging toŠRobin? That means one thing: Batman's going to get involved.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on June 8.
ROBIN #140
Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Tim Drake's shadowy benefactor, The Veteran, invites Tim
to join his government-sponsored Black Ops team. Will Robin leave Batman's side to join a very different -- and very legal -- crew? The answer may surprise you! Meanwhile, a face from Robin's past continues to hunt him down...
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 20.
NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE TP
Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in Nightwing #101-106! Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter!.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 27.
YEAR ONE: BATMAN/RA'S AL GHUL #2
Written by Devin Grayson, art by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Gulacy.
Writer Devin Grayson and artists Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti conclude the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries delving into the legacy of one of Batman¹s greatest foes! Ra's al Ghul may be dead, but he has set something in motion that from people from dying, and what started in Gotham City is spreading across the globe. Batman must figure out how to undo what the death of Ra's has started, even when the clues start pointing to a plan to return him to life.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on July 27.
BATMAN TITLES
SUPERMAN TITLES
SUPERMAN #219
Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ed Benes.
Part 1 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the Superman books and Wonder Woman #219 and featuring the return of Superman¹s deadliest enemies! Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel's secrets, and he's putting that knowledge to use in a lethal fashion. Is Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 7.
ACTION COMICS #829
Written by Gail Simone, art by John Byrne and Nelson, cover by Byrne.
In Part 2 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," Superman battles Darkseid in a fight for his life! And the Man of Steel is even pitted against his allies in the JLA as he struggles to defeat his foe and keep his loved ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain behind it all?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 13.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642
Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.
Part 3 of the 4-part "Sacrifice," arcing through all the July-shipping Superman titles and wonder woman #219. As Darkseid and Granny Goodness amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
WONDER WOMAN #219
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair, cover by J.G. Jones.
The 4-part "Sacrifice" leaps from the Superman titles to
its stunning conclusion in Wonder Woman, as the Man of Steel turns his attention toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder Woman deadset against Superman's plan to even the score, the two heroes collide in an event that will send shock waves throughout the DCU.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 27.
SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
A gorgeously illustrated hardcover volume collecting the conclusion of the storyline by Brian Azzarello and artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams from Superman #210-215.
Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace ‹ including the love of his life, Lois Lane ‹ only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble with Wonder Woman. And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down!
This volume also features an afterword and new cover by Jim Lee.
176 pages, $24.99, in stores on Aug. 10.
LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #5
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Lee Bermejo.
The startling conclusion of the 5-part miniseries! With all the pieces in place, Luthor sets his plan in motion to rid the Earth of the alien menace known as Superman. But what role does a loser like the Toyman play in the grand scheme of things? And if his plan fails, can Luthor rely on the one thing that's kept him going: hope?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 27.
DC UNIVERSE TITLES
AQUAMAN #32
Written by John Arcudi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy.
Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with
all the power, resources and legal protection of a mutinational corporation behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegoans to Atlantis -- but they may wish they'd never come.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 7.
BIRDS OF PREY #84
Written by Gail Simone, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, cover by Adriana Melo and Kevin Conrad.
The mission to Singapore blows up as a Bird's health breaks down! Back home, the Huntress becomes the hunted as she and her new allies find themselves in the crosshairs.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #5
Written by John Byrne and Will Pfeifer, art by Byrne and Nekros, cover by Byrne
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood, who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 7.
BREACH #7
Written by Bob Harras, art by Marcos Martin and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Martin.
It's the fallout from the Rifter incursion into New York State, and things aren't looking good for Breach! To make things worse, he has to save one of the people he can trust the least!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 13.
DAY OF VENGEANCE #4
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Walter Simonson.
The 6-issue miniseries spinning from Countdown to Infinite Crisis is rocked by the awesome might of some of the DCU's most powerful beings! If the combined power of Shazam and the Shadowpact isn't enough to take down the Spectre, what will be? Does Detective Chimp have the answer?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2
Written by Phil Jimenez, art by José Luis García-López and George Pérez, cover by Jimenez and Pérez.
The 4-part mini-series continues. A cosmic commute to an otherworldly battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There's just one problem: She's not the Donna they remember!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 7.
DOOM PATROL #14
Written by John Byrne, art by Byrne and Terry Austin, cover by Byrne.
Reuniting the classic art team of Byrne and Austin! Robotman's attempts to alter his past have backfired, sending him through alternate realities where he encounters various Doom Patrols, a younger version of the JLA, and the evil Monsieur. Mallah and the Brain! Can Elasti-Girl save him?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 27.
FIRESTORM #15
Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Rob Stull, cover by Matt Haley.
"Secret Origins," Part 1 of 2! Firestorm's settling into his new life and job at S.T.A.R. Labs Detroit when a new villain crashes into town seeking revenge: The Pionic Man! What strange link does this new menace have to Firestorm, and can our hero defeat a man made of the primal forces of the universe?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 7.
GREEN ARROW #52
Written by Judd Winick, art by Tom Fowler and Rodney Ramos, cover by James Jean.
Part 1 of the 4-part "Heading into the Light," spinning out of the events of Identity Crisis! Green Arrow faces off against an old villain who's suddenly become much more deadly. His name is Doctor Light, and he wants revenge on the heroes who violated his mind! Guest-starring Black Lightning and the JLA.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 13.
THE FLASH #224
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Howard Porter and Livesay.
Do not miss the unbelievable penultimate chapter of the
6-part "Rogue War," guest-starring Jay Garrick and Kid Flash! The Flash is torn through time as the War takes an unexpected twist, and Wally relives his life through Zoom's twisted eyes. Plus, the Rogues are approached by a new ally.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 27.
THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN TP
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Howard Porter and Livesay, cover by Michael Turner.
A thrilling new volume collecting The Flash #207-211 and #213-217! The Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision from Barry Allen's past is revealed, leading Wally to make some difficult choices of his own.
240 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 20.
GREEN LANTERN #3
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino .
The unbelievable conclusion of the 3-part "No Fear." There's a new Manhunter in town, claiming sector 2814 is under his jurisdiction. But when Green Lantern discovers the true nature of the android's mission, it's up to Hal Jordan to shut it down! Plus, Black Hand is back in action -- and he's out for revenge.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 27.
HAWKMAN #42
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose.
In the wake of Hawkman's murder, St. Roch is overrun by crime -- and Hawkgirl is unaware of how close she is to death at the hands of the newly resurrected Pilgrim! Plus, Golden Eagle makes a fateful decision about his future.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 13.
THE HUMAN RACE #5
Written by Ben Raab, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Justiniano.
Ulysses has an old girlfriend, and Nymph doesn't like her one bitŠwith good reason! Meanwhile, Paracelsus has more to throw at Delta Chi Delta.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 20.
JLA #116
Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg, art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer, cover by Rags Morales and Farmer.
Part 2 of the 5-part "Crisis of Conscience." Armed with the memories of what once was, the Secret Society of Super-Villains is back and out for blood -- literally -- as they battle the JLA with the blackest of magic. The confrontation rocks the JLA to their very core, turning friends into foes and further splintering the once-great team!.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on July 13.
JLA CLASSIFIED #10
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Butch Guice, cover by Michael Stribling
Kicking off the 6-part "New Maps of Hell." In Metropolis, Lois Lane and Clark Kent investigate a rash of suicides at LexCorp, while Batman tracks an assassin with a deadly weapon in Gotham City. And on Themyscira, Wonder Woman is playing host to newly arrived academics, when a massive explosion hits,destroying the tranquility of Paradise Island. These three seemingly unrelated events tie together in ways that must be seen to be believed.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 27.
JLA/CYBERFORCE
Written by Joe Kelly, art by Doug Mahnke and Norm Rapmund, cover by Marc Silvestri.
An unprecedented special bringing together two of the most powerful teams in comics. When Cyber-Zombies invade Budapest, the JLA and Cyberforce teams arrive to answer the call for help. Now these two very different teams must work together toward a common goal: preventing the now-evil Ripclaw and his Cyber-Zombies from obtaining Godtech -- an organic material that could make the Cyberforce immortal or even give life to the dead! But what happens when a member of the JLA falls in battle? Which group will get to the Godtech first -- and will they use its unearthly powers for the ultimate goodŠor the ultimate evil? Co-published with Top Cow.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on July 7.
JSA #75
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne, cover by Alex Ross.
The unbelievable, extra-sized conclusion of the 3-part "Black Vengeance," tying into Day of Vengeance and acting as a follow-up to last year's "Black Reign!" The Spectre's true target is revealed as he faces off against the power of the Thunderbolt and the might of the JSA. But vengeance will be had, and it may tear apart the JSA! Plus, Black Adam reaffirms his ties to a different Society.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 7.
JSA CLASSIFIED #1
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, covers by Conner and Palmiotti and Adam Hughes.
Spinning from the events of July's JSA #75, a highly anticipated new JSA series debuts with a story that spotlights everyone's favorite female juggernaut: Power Girl. Readers have long wondered about Power Girl's origins. Is she a wizard's lost granddaughter? A refugee from the future? An orphan of Krypton? Now learn the unexpected answers in an adventure that acts as a prelude to this fall's massive crossover event that will affect the JSA for years to come. This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti (50 percent) and Adam Hughes (50 percent).
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
KINETIC TP
Written by Kelley Puckett, art by Warren Pleece, cover by Tomer Hanuka.
Collecting the complete 8-issue DC Focus series. Sickly high-school student Tom Morrell's only escape is the exploits of comic-book hero Kinetic. But Tom's got powers of his own that will change his life -- assuming they manifest before Tom decides his life isn't worth living
192 pages, $9.99, in stores on July 27.
MANHUNTER #12
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Jesus Saiz.
With the help of a guest who cuts to the chase, Manhunter learns far more about the legacy of her name than it's safe to know.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 20.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8
Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Art Thibert, cover by Kitson.
The war that will transform the galaxy begins -- inside Legion headquarters! When one Legionnaire quits the team, it strips away the last bit of civility between Cosmic Boy and
Brainiac 5, violently splitting the team in two!
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 27.
THE OMAC PROJECT #4
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Ladrönn.
The events of "Sacrifice," rocking July's Wonder Woman #219 and all three Superman titles, force an endgame in The OMAC Project, one of four mini-series spinning out of Countdown to Infinite Crisis. Checkmate turns against itself as titans clash in the heavens -- and Brother Eye breaks free.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 27.
OUTSIDERS #26
Written by Peter Tomasi, art by Will Conrad and Sean Parsons, cover by Kevin Nowlan.
Guest writer Peter Tomasi joins artists Will Conrad and Sean Parsons for Part 1 of the 2-part "Tick Tock" that reunites Batman with Black Lightning, Katana and Metamorpho! Old and new members team up as Arsenal helps one of the original Outsiders atone for a mistake made long ago.
32 pages, $2.50 in stores on July 27.
THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR #3
Written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos.
The War escalates in this miniseries springing out of Countdown to Infinite Crisis! As the universe continues to feel the deadly effects of the war between worlds, the battle takes a decidedly personal turn that may turn hero against hero. Plus, an ancient evil begins to take advantage of a universe torn asunder.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on July 13.
PLASTIC MAN #17
Written by Kyle Baker, art and cover by Baker.
Part 3 of a 2-part story! No, really -- we just had to stretch the story! Edwina's super-powered new boyfriend proves to be both a threat and a menace. Sounds like a keeper.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 20,
SPACE GHOST TP
Written by Joe Kelly, art by Ariel Olivetti, cover by Alex Ross.
Collecting the sold-out Space Ghost 6-issue miniseries! For the first time, learn how Space Ghost got his power bands and why he protects the galaxy from evil! Witness the tragic circumstances that led to his donning a cowl and his first battle with archnemesis Zorak.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 7.
SON OF VULCAN #2
Written by Scott Beatty, art and cover by Keron Grant .
Kid sidekick Mikey Devante hasn't even begun his training as apprentice to the fire-wielding hero known as Vulcan, but he's already found his way to the Forge -- Vulcan's high-tech headquarters -- and helped himself to a collection of Vulcan's state-of-the-art weaponry. He's even survived an awkward introduction to Vulcan's mysterious and deadly Girl Friday named Pandora! Now, if Mikey could just remember how to turn off the Forge's lethal security system...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 7.
SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti, cover by Kubert.
An intense portrait of combat and conflict, this volume collects Our Army At War #111-125, featuring the World War II adventures of Sgt. Rock and his colorful band of fighting soldiers originally published in the early 1960s. Featuring an introduction by DCU editor Mark Chiarello.
228 pages, $49.99, in stores on July 27.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #3
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Cameron Stewart.
Century Hollow -- a secret project in the American heartland -- is an artificial town created and maintained as a very unusual experiment. A bizarre terrorist group seizes control of the project, and only The Guardian has any chance of saving the people of Century Hollow. The only question is: Should he?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 13.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #3
Written by Grant Morrison, art by Ryan Sook and Mick Gray, cover by Sook.
Zatanna and Misty travel with Ali Ka-Zoom to join forces with the Undying Don Vincenzo and face three Days of the Dead. The Sheeda Hordes have begun to reveal themselves prior to conquering the Earth, and Zatanna's caught in the middle of a siege which could decide the fate of humanity! And there's a terrible shock for Misty when the spider cavalry arrives.
