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Monday, June 20, 2005

DC COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

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

BATMAN TITLES

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #2

Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee, and Scott Williams.

After witnessing his parents' brutal deaths, Dick Grayson's life is seemingly destroyed. But Batman whisks the young lad into his care and promises him something Bruce never had: retribution.

$2.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

BATMAN #645

Written by Judd Winick, art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen, cover by Jock.

The startling revelation of the Red Hood's identity leads Batman on a quest for answers. Could it really be Jason Todd cutting a swath through the Gotham City underworld? There's only one place to find the answer to that question: the Gotham graveyard!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

DETECTIVE COMICS #811

Written by David Lapham, art by Ramon Bachs and Nathan Massengill, cover by Lapham.

Batman is in too deep, as his undercover assignment starts to go horribly wrong! While he fights to stay alive, Robin and Gordon try to hold off the creatures that have been taking over all of Gotham City, in Part 9 of "City of Crime"!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #69

Written by A.J. Lieberman, art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit, cover by Claudio Castellini.

Hush will stop at nothing to learn the secrets of a brand-new Clayface! But what's the connection between Clayface and the murder investigation surrounding Alfred? Can Batman unravel the mystery while keeping Alfred alive and out of police custody?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #195

Written by J.H. Williams III and Dan Curtis Johnson, art and cover by Seth Fisher.

Part 4 of the 5-part "Snow." Batman's operatives encounter Mr. Freeze and come to grips with the madman's plan to bring his wife back against all odds.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

BATGIRL #68

Written by Andersen Gabrych, art and cover by Alé Garza and Jesse Delperdang.

Batgirl infiltrates the Balkan stronghold of Nyssa, daughter of the deceased Ra's al Ghul, on a quest to learn the identity of her mother. Now she faces the woman who holds all her secrets: Lady Shiva!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

CATWOMAN #47

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Pete Woods, cover by Adam Hughes.

Catwoman joins a group of super-villains who've taken over the East End! She wants to tear them apart from the inside, even if it means dealing with every baddie from Captain Cold and the Cheetah to the powered protectors of the proletariat, Hammer and Sickle!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

ROBIN #142

Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.

As Tim prepares to make the biggest decision of his life -- whether or not to leave Batman's employ for a Black Ops job in the U.S. government -- an old flame comes back into his life. The problem? This one died in the Gotham Gang War. Love has never been so creepy!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

ROBIN/BATGIRL: FRESH BLOOD TP

Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych, art by Damion Scott, Alé Garza and Jesse Delperdang, cover by Scott.

A thrilling new collection featuring Robin #132-133 and Batgirl #58- 59! After relocating to Blüdhaven, two of Gotham's youngest heroes must face Nightwing's enemy Shrike and their old foe, the Penguin.

96 pages, $12.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #2

Written by Andrew Helfer, art by Tan Eng Huat, cover by Pat Lee.

The explosive 12-issue maxi-series heats up as the Carrier comes to Gotham City -- and he's brought the plague with him! When an undercover Bruce Wayne is inadvertently infected, Bruce must struggle against the disease while battling his own inner demons about the future of the Dark Knight -- and then come to the aid of Jim Gordon when a mysterious fire breaks out!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

BATMAN: JEKYLL AND HYDE #6

Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Sean Phillips.

Hysteria breaks out as the 6-issue miniseries reaches a shocking finale! Two-Face has infected the citizens of Gotham with his "Jekyll and Hyde" serum and is on the run from the Batman! But can the Dark Knight put an end to Two-Face's madness before Harvey Dent's "Mr. Hyde" personality takes over and destroys him once and for all?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

GOTHAM CENTRAL #35

Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker, art by Kano and Stefano Gaudiano, cover by Sean Phillips.

With the discovery of a dead Robin and now another murdered hero, the GCPD's detectives find themselves with more questions than before -- and only one person is capable of providing the answers. The problem, of course, is that Batman's not talking.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

NIGHTWING #112

Written by Devin Grayson, art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks.

Dick Grayson's gone undercover. Maybe too far undercover! When the criminals whose trust he's earned stab him in the back, the parts of his life that have been under wraps come to the surface. And why is Deathstroke the Terminator at the head of Dick's crime world?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT 3 TP

Written by Ed Brubaker, Bill Willingham and others, art by Sean Phillips, Pete Woods and others, cover by James Jean.

The final volume of War Games collects Batman #633, Batgirl #57, Catwoman #36, Robin #131, Batman: Gotham Knights #58.

208 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 3 HC

Written by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Haney, Len Wein and others, art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano, cover by Adams.

The extra-sized final volume collecting Neal Adams's acclaimed covers and stories featuring the Dark Knight! This volume includes material from Batman #232, #234, #237, #243-245 and #251, featuring Two-Face, the Joker, and more members of Batman's famed Rogues Gallery. Plus, two never-before-reprinted stories done for Peter Pan records and a sketchbook section showcasing Adams' advertising and custom comics work with the Caped Crusader.

280 pages, $49.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

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SUPERMAN TITLES

SHAZAM/SUPERMAN: FIRST THUNDER #1

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Josh Middleton.

Witness the first meeting of The Last Son of Krypton and Earth's Mightiest Mortal in this 4-issue mini-series. While Superman must stop members of a cult from stealing an ancient artifact from the Metropolis Natural History Museum, Captain Marvel must defeat giant robots rampaging through Fawcett City. When the same cult attempts to steal an artifact from a Fawcett City Museum, Superman drops by to lend a hand, and teams up with Captain Marvel against an all-new threat.

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

SUPERGIRL #2

Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund.

The battle that had to happen is here: Supergirl vs. Superboy! After last issue's titanic tussle with Power Girl, why is Kara going toe-to-toe with the Boy of Steel? And where do the rest of the Teen Titans fit into all of this? Plus, Lex Luthor makes his move! Join the superstar team of Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund as they continue to rocket the new Girl of Steel into hyperspace.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #23

Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines.

Get ready for more pulse-pounding thrills from the original World's Finest creators -- Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines -- in part 4 of the 6-part "With a Vengeance," guest-starring Supergirl! Superman and Batman may have escaped the Maximums, but that doesn't stop those vengeance-seeking superheroes from starting a full-scale invasion of Earth -- with everyone who's ever been a Maximum! And somehow this is all tied to Darkseid's fate and the most unexpected death you'll see this year!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

ACTION COMICS #831

Written by Gail Simone, art by John Byrne and Nelson, cover by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan

A Villains United tie-in! Get ready for Superman vs. Black Adam -- and Doctor Psycho will be there to pick up the pieces.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #644

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.

After the shocking revelations of Identity Crisis and JLA: ³Crisis of Conscience," Superman confronts Zatanna!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

SUPERMAN #221

Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ed Benes.

Superman's being pulled in all directions in an issue that ties into all four miniseries springing from Countdown To Infinite Crisis! Omac is running loose. Villains are united. Magic is everywhere. Naturally, it's a perfect time for Bizarro to show up!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT TP

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

A new softcover edition collecting the 12-issue miniseries that features the entire modern-day retelling of Superman by writer Mark Waid and artists Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Plus, an introduction by Smallville television producers Al Gough and Miles Millar and a sketchbook section.

304 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

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DC UNIVERSE TITLES

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION HC

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Pérez

Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with Crisis On Infinite Earths, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community, tragically dooming some of DC's most beloved characters and drastically altering others. Written by Marv Wolfman and pencilled by George Pérez, with inks by Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, Crisis On Infinite Earths finds the alternate worlds that once were a hallmark of the DC Universe under siege by a mysterious force powerful enough to wipe out the lives of billions.

Now this landmark series gets the star treatment in Crisis On Infinite Earths: The Absolute Edition -- an oversized slipcased set containing two hardcover books. The 368-page Book One includes the full 12-issue maxiseries (which was painstakingly restored and meticulously recolored in 1998), with an introduction by Marv Wolfman, afterword by Dick Giordano, and creator bios. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket. (Please note that the Monitor Tapes section from issue #10 will be shot from the original art for this issue and represented in its original form.)

The 96-page Book Two contains a compendium featuring the full behind-the-scenes story on the years-long making of the maxi-series complete with memos, notes, original plots and commentary from Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway; the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to Crisis Crossovers being reprinted for the very first time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events and aftermath stories, how the Superboy/Legion conundrum was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this seminal event. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket.

464 pages, $99.99, in stores on Nov. 16.

AQUAMAN #34

Written by John Arcudi, art by Andy Clarke and Leonard Kirk, cover by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy.

Featuring the return of guest artist Andy Clarke. Aquaman is reunited with his wife Mera, only to find she's dying. The only way to save her is take her out of Atlantis, and the only thing standing in Aquaman's way is...Tempest?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

BLOOD OF THE DEMON #7

Written by John Byrne and Will Pfeifer, art by Byrne and Nekros, cover by Byrne.

A special Day of Vengeance tie-in! The sadistic Spectre has been trying to rid the DCU of its practitioners of magic -- and now he sets his sights on Etrigan the Demon!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

BREACH #9

Written by Bob Harras. art by Javier Pulido and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Marcos Martin.

Featuring guest art by Javier Pulido. The connection between Breach and the villainous Herdsman is brought to light! Troops and scientists from Otherside find evidence that no one who has had contact with the Rifters can be trusted, not even Breach!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

BIRDS OF PREY #86

Written by Gail Simone, art by Bruce Timm, David Lopez and Fernando Blanco, Adriana Melo and Will Conrad, cover by Adriana Melo and Will Conrad.

The Birds return to Metropolis -- and one of them's staying for good! Three guest artists -- including Bruce Timm -- tell the tale of one unforgettable moving day!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

DAY OF VENGEANCE #6

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Walter Simonson.

The 6-issue miniseries spinning from Countdown To Infinite Crisis reaches an unbelievable finale in a tale called "The Death of Magic!" Can the combined forces of the Shadowpact finally stop the Spectre?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

DOOM PATROL #16

Written by John Byrne, art by Byrne and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Byrne.

In a shocking turn of events, the Doom Patrol loses a member to the dark side when Nudge's full powers and personalities are revealed! But while Nudge takes on the Doom Patrol, Vortex's mysterious "brothers" arrive with a secret mission of their own...

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

THE FLASH #226

Written by Stuart Immonen and Kathryn Kuder, art by Steve Lightle, cover by Ladronn.

A special issue featuring a guest creative team. Wally gets a break on a mountain climbing expedition...but an unexpected avalanche requires a rescue from The Flash!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

FIRESTORM #17

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Rob Stull, cover by Matt Haley.

A special Villains United tie-in! Trapped in a remote power installation by the Society, Firestorm -- and a mysterious girl called Gehenna -- must defeat Black Adam's army of supervillains to escape!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

GREEN LANTERN #5

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

An action-packed tale that pits Hal Jordan against the deadly new Shark as alien abductions across the West Coast increase dramatically! But what do these extraterrestrials want, and what strange events in the past are they truly responsible for? Guest-starring Hector Hammond!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #1

Written by Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Patrick Gleason, and Christian Alamy.

A new 5-issue miniseries springing from the pages of Green Lantern: Rebirth. For too long, the light of the Green Lantern Corps has been absent from the cosmos. Now, as darkness and chaos descend upon space, it is time for the Guardians of the Universe to revive the Corps' proud heritage, to recruit new servants to their cause and to recharge the mighty power that once they wielded.

Their lives still reeling from the epic battle with Parallax, veteran GLs Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner and Kilowog lead a new generation of Lanterns into galaxy-spanning action. As old foes plot the downfall of Oa itself, the Green Lantern Corps must first fight to unite its own ranks.

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH HC

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

The sold out 6-issue miniseries event of 2004-2005 -- written by Geoff Johns with art by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins -- is collected for the first time, complete with the preview story from Wizard Magazine. Hal Jordan was considered the greatest Green Lantern of them all. But Jordan lost control, allowed himself to be corrupted and transformed into the villainous Parallax. Later, Jordan reappeared and made the ultimate sacrifice -- a sacrifice that allowed him to become the Spectre, the Wrath of God.

After several years of activity on Earth, The Spectre became restless and sought a way to prove himself worthy of that noble reputation. See how a man born without fear and seeking to rebuild his life, puts cosmic forces into motion that will have repercussions not only on Earth but across the universe.

This volume also features an introduction by best-selling author Brad Meltzer and a new cover by Van Sciver.

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

GREEN ARROW #54

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 Sept. 14.

HAWKMAN #44

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose, cover by Christopher Moeller.

There's a new Hawkman in town, as Golden Eagle assumes the mantle of the Hawk! But has he already gone too far? The villains responsible for destroying Carter Hall are disappearing one by one, until only the true mastermind remains...

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

THE HUMAN RACE #7

Written by Ben Raab, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Justiniano.

The unbelievable mini-series finale! The unique odyssey of the young man named Ulysses draws to a close. But first Ulysses must make a fateful decision: Can he abandon the town of Shuster's Glen, and the parents who believe he's dead?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

KAMANDI ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC

Written by Jack Kirby, art by Kirby and Mike Royer, cover by Kirby.

The first archive in a series collecting the adventures of Kamandi, the last boy on Earth, by Jack Kirby! In these tales from Kamandi #1-10 (1972-1973), Kamandi -- one of the few survivors of the Great Disaster -- must make his way in a world populated by bizarre mutated animals and other strange wonders!

244 pages, $49.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

JACK CROSS #2

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Gary Erskine.

The action-filled new series by Warren Ellis and Gary Erskine continues! Jack Cross is called into action only for a good cause...and this good cause is a missing weapon of mass destruction hundreds of times more terrifying than any nuclear device. Jack flies to Guantanamo Bay to question the one woman who can lead him to it -- but will he be in time?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

JLA #118 and #119

Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg, art by Chris Batista and Mark Farmer, cover by Rags Morales and Farmer.

The two concluding issues of the 5-part "Crisis of Conscience," written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg double-ship in September! In JLA #118, the knockdown-dragout battle between Martian Manhunter and Despero continues, as the fight that began on the JLA Watchtower ends on Earth! Meanwhile, Superman intervenes in the Justice League's vote to mindwipe the Secret Society of Super Villains, and Zatanna makes a fateful decision.

And in #119, the JLA must face off against Despero in Wayne Manor! But in order to stop Despero, the team will be forced to turn against one of its own...

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14 and Sept. 28.

JLA: SYNDICATE RULES TP

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Ron Garney and Dan Green, cover by Garney.

A new collection featuring JLA #107-114 and a story from JLA Secret Files 2004! Seeking revenge against their positive matter universe counterparts -- the fabled JLA -- the Crime Syndicate of Amerika breaches the barrier between universes and brings chaos to Earth!

200 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

JLA CLASSIFIED #12

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Butch Guice, cover by Michael Stribling.

In Part 3 of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell," Hell on Earth is unleashed! The JLA confronts President Luthor and learns of an ancient prophecy about the coming of the Martian God of Terror -- better known on Earth as the Devil.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

JSA #77

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Don Kramer and Keith Champagne, cover by Alex Ross.

Alan Scott pays a visit to Hal Jordan as Hal prepares to leave Earth with Donna Troy. But Alan has one last favor to ask Hal, and it will be one of the hardest things a Green Lantern has ever tried to accomplish!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

JSA CLASSIFIED #3

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Conner.

The origin of Power Girl continues as she travels to Gotham to meet the Huntress and finds herself face-to-face with the Crime Syndicate!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #10

Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Art Thibert, cover by Kitson.

The Legion finally fights as a team against the brutal Terror Firma! But after the team-splintering recent events, who's in charge?

40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

MANHUNTER #14

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Jesus Saiz.

The secret of Project Manhunter is revealed -- and so is the identity of Kate Spencer's long-lost father!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

OUTSIDERS #28

Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.

Reeling from the mind-blowing events of "The Insider" story arc, the team mourns a lost comrade and decides you can't go home again...ever! .

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

PLASTIC MAN #18

Written by Kyle Baker, art and cover by Baker.

The showdown between Plas and his adopted stepdaughter's fiancé boyfriend friend with no benefits! Beware the wrath and rage of El Rey! Don't miss another exciting issue of the series nominated for two Eisner Awards and two Harvey Awards!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

SGT. ROCK'S COMBAT TALES VOL. 1

Written by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert, Jerry Grandenetti, Irv Novick and Russ Heath, cover by Kubert.

A digest-sized collection reprinting Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales, plus stories from the pages of G.I. Combat and Our Army At War! It's 10 classic stories featuring nonstop action direct from the Silver Age of comics!

128 pages, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

THE SECRET OF THE SWAMP THING

Written by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson.

A manga-sized collection featuring the classic origin and first adventures of the Swamp Thing (also collected in the full-size tpb Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis), including the first 10 issues of the original Swamp Thing title, all by the legendary team of writer Len Wein and artist Berni Wrightson.

232 pages, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

THE OMAC PROJECT #6

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Ladrönn.

The mini-series spinning out of Countdown To Infinite Crisis concludes! To preserve the Omac Project, Brother Eye plays the ultimate trump card!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

RANN-THANAGAR WAR #5

Written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos.

The course of the war takes a surprise turn as traitors and unexpected allies reveal themselves. As battle rages, a world is reborn -- but one warrior makes the ultimate sacrifice!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 14.

SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #4

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Cameron Stewart.

More must-see mysteries of the Seven Soldiers saga unfold as the Guardian miniseries finale builds toward the epic conclusion in Seven Soldiers #1. Is a broken, embittered Jake Jordan ready for "Sex Secrets of the Newsboy Army"? Who were Captain 7, Kid Scarface, Baby Brains, Ali-Ka-Zoom, Chop Suzi, Li'l Hollywood and Millions the Mystery Mutt? What was the vow they made as children outside the United Nations building? What did they do that was so wrong -- and why will the entire world suffer in an alien hell if the Guardian makes the wrong decision this time?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS SUPERMAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger and others, art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang and others cover by Swan and George Klein.

Kicking off an exciting line of black-and-white reading library titles. This volume collects Superman #122-133 and Action Comics #241-257, featuring the birth of the Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortess of Solitude and more!

560 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN VOL. 1 TP

Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson, cover by Kane and Giella

One of the first volumes in an all-new line of thick, black-and-white reading library titles! This volume collects the Silver Age classics Showcase #22-24, Green Lantern #1-17, featuring Hal Jordan's earliest adventures as Earth's Green Lantern!

528 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Pasqual Ferry.

Grant Morrison's saga continues with a 4-part miniseries featuring art by Pasqual Ferry! A young Shiloh Norman is all grown up, and now, with the help of his Mother Box -- an alien computer -- he has become the world's coolest escape artist, a cross between David Blaine and Puff Daddy. After a hallucinatory encounter with the being called Metron, the formerly aimless and dissatisfied Mister Miracle finds himself with a new mission in life. He now believes he has evidence of an apocalyptic cosmic war being fought through human agents on Earth! Shiloh's seen the light. He knows the score -- and he may have lost his mind!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

SON OF VULCAN #4

Written by Scott Beatty, art and cover by Keron Grant.

Mikey Devante inherited the superpowers of Vulcan -- but he can't control them! With Vulcan's secret headquarters and everything in it obliterated, what is Mikey's final inheritance? Vulcan's rogues gallery!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

TEEN TITANS #28

Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Rob Liefeld.

The thrilling conclusion of the 2-part story by Gail Simone and Rob Liefeld. Kestrel, the mad dog of the Chaos Realm, paralyzes the Titans in a bid to gain power like he's never had before!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 21.

VILLAINS UNITED #5

Written by Gail Simone, art by Dale Eaglesham and Wade von Grawbadger, cover by J.G. Jones.

Here it is -- the battle you would never have imagined: Catman vs. Deadshot! The picture says it all as the group sworn to undermine the villainous Society finds itself at odds with one another as they try to determine the answer to a single mystery: Who is Mockingbird?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 8.

VIGILANTE #1

Written by Bruce Jones, art by Ben Oliver, cover by Michael Golden.

A classic DC character returns in a 6-issue max-iseries. Welcome to modern-day Metropolis, where two men with very different philosophies work toward finding justice in an unjust world. Dr. Justin Powell believes in justice for the individual, including the psychotic souls whose whose abuse as children has led them to do terrible things. Vigilante believes in the right of society to be protected from these psychotics with no regard for restraint or the law. Now, the entire city wants to know who the Vigilante is...but who will find him first -- the media or the authorities?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

WONDER WOMAN VOL. 3: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTS TP

Written by George Pérez, John Byrne and Len Wein, art by Pérez, Byrne, Dick Giordano, Bob Smith and Frank McLaughlin, cover by Pérez.

The third volume collecting classic stories by George Pérez reprints Wonder Woman #15-19 and Action Comics #600! Wonder Woman faces her toughest opponents yet in tales featuring Silver Swan, Superman, Circe, Darkseid and more! Featuring a new cover by Pérez!

160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

WONDER WOMAN #221

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Rags Morales and Mark Propst, cover by J.G. Jones.

The power of OMAC comes after the Amazing Amazon! In the aftermath of the recent events which have shaken the DCU, Wonder Woman goes on global patrol, saving lives and spreading her message of peace wherever she can. But Brother I and the Omac Project have other plans...

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Sept. 28.

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JOHNNY DC TITLES

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #13

Written by Bill Matheny, art and cover by Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty.

Based on the hit cartoon on Kids' WB! Batman is on the hunt for Catwoman after a string of burglaries, but Catwoman's claiming she's innocent!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 14.

THE BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 2: IN DARKEST KNIGHT TP

Written by Bill Matheny, art by Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty, cover by Jeff Matsuda.

Gotham City's protector returns to battle a new crop of villains in this second manga-sized collection! Reprinting issues #6-10 of the series based on the hit Kids' WB show, In Darkest Knight is sure to brighten your day -- with action!

104 pages, $6.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #13

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Carlo Barberi and Walden Wong, cover by Ben Caldwell.

Red Tornado on a rampage! What has caused the League's android to trash the Watchtower? And can the rest of the Justice League stop him before he heads to Earth to do even more damage?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 8.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED: JAM-PACKED ACTION

Written by various, art by various, production art cover.

The hit cartoon show gets the "JPA" treatment, as the episodes "Initiation" and "For the Man Who Has Everything" are adapted! These stories feature high-quality screen-captures and dialogue straight from the show's scripts!

96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

TEEN TITANS GO! #23

Written by J. Torres, art by Mike Norton and Lary Stucker, cover by Sean Galloway.

Red X is back -- with a vengeance! The master thief is on a crime spree, robbing a host of places at once! Robin must discover how Red X is doing it and stop him before he ruins the Jump City Comicon.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 28.

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #13

Written by Jim Alexander, Sholly Fisch, Brian Swetlin and Tom Warburton art by John Delaney, Maurice Fontenot, Phil Moy, Scott Neely, Robert Pope and the Iguana, cover by Pope.

This is unlucky issue #13, so hold on as Billy and Grim attend a father/ son picnic! Struggle with Courage as he tries to get over his fear ofŠwell, everything, then watch out for bathtime with the Kids Next Door.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 28.

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

Written by Bill Matheny, art by Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty, cover by Jeff Matsuda.

All your favorite Cartoon Network stars are back in one convenient manga-sized volume! Featuring the adventures of Dexter's Laboratory, Kids Next Door, Billy and Mandy, Ed, Edd and Eddy and many others!

112 pages, $6.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

LOONEY TUNES #130

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Omar Aranda and Alberto Saichann.

Special back-to-school issue! Pete Puma plays professor, but Bugs teaches him a real lesson! Plus, tales of Sylvester and Foghorn Leghorn -- and just what did Ralph Phillips do during his summer vacation anyway?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 8.

THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #66

Written by Jon Lewis, John Rozum, Sean Carolan and Jen Moore, art by Christopher Cook. Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes, and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Phil Moy.

A giant sea-monster calls for dancingŠnonstop rain dancing, that is! Will the Powerpuffs Girls be beat by their own dancing feet? Plus, Princess takes her homework assignment a little too far.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 21.

SCOOBY-DOO #100

Written by Terrence Griep, Jr., art by Joe Staton and Horacio Ottolini, cover by Bill Wray.

Zoinks! It's the fabulous 100th issue! And to celebrate, check out how the gang manages to solve the mystery afoot that will help them win the Trial of the Century!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Sept. 14.

MAD #458

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

As the summer wanes, there's just one thing that can appease the general malaise of going back to school: the madcap hilarity that only MAD can deliver.

48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

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WILDSTORM TITLES

WILDCATS: NEMESIS #1

Written by Robbie Morrison, art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt Banning, cover by Caldwell and Banning.

A new chapter in the WildStorm Universe is revealed in this 9-issue miniseries. Zealot and her Coda sisters are the elite warrior-class on their homeworld of Khera, feared throughout the galaxy. A single name, however, strikes fear and hatred into their hearts: Nemesis!

Framed for the betrayal and slaughter of the Kheran military forces on Earth at the dawn of mankind, rogue warrior Charis Adrastea embarks on an epic quest to avenge the massacre, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire universe. Hunted by friend and foe alike, she takes the name ³Nemesis² -- from the Greek goddess of vengeance, whose myth she inspires. Now, as her blood-soaked quest nears its end, only the Wildcats can stop her!

This miniseries plunges readers into the midst of the one-woman war Nemesis has been fighting for millennia. Each issue features a present-day sequence with art by Caldwell as she nears her quest's end, and a flashback with art by Domingues that reveals her origins and follows her vendetta as it spans human history!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE #4

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.

The explosive conclusion of the first arc of the Dark Age epic! Madame Majestrix holds all of North America hostage, and the only man who can save it from complete destruction is the Silver Agent. But he's in jail...or is he? Plus, the First Family, the Blue Knight and more!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEV #1 and 2

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

When the death of a close friend is revealed, Kev begins to entertain ideas of the futility and horror of the life he leads -- until he gets a call from the boss. She's got another lethal mission for him that involves his least-favorite allies: The Authority! And this time, events will take a decidedly darker turnŠ

And in issue #2, Kev's mission to retrieve the Midnighter is under way! On the way, we learn more about the troubled S.A.S. corporal's life and how a one-night stand changed everything.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8 and Sept. 28.

CITY OF TOMORROW #6

Written by Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Chaykin.

The shattering conclusion of Howard Chaykin's futuristic miniseries! When Tucker Foyle fled Columbia at age 16, he thought his relationship with his father couldn't get any worse. But just when things are getting good, will revelations about his past destroy his future?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

THE INTIMATES #11

Written by Joe Casey, art by Alé Garza and Sandra Hope, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Hope.

It's back to school for everyone's favorite super-hero students! But with some of them a lot smarter about the Seminary than they were before the break, how will they deal with the hidden secrets they learned over the summer? Paranoia abounds as class is back in session!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

DESOLATION JONES #3

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.

Desolation Jones continues his pursuit of what may be the foulest artifact ever created by man! As he makes his way through the filthy denizens of L.A.'s seediest district, he becomes acquainted with a woman who can shed some light on his task -- but there are some willing to do anything to see that he fails!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

EX MACHINA #15

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

Part 1 of the 2-part "Off the Grid!" When a long-lost relative makes a desperate cry for help, Mayor Mitchell Hundred is forced to leave New York City for the first time since his election. Embarking on a strange adventure, Hundred faces the greatest challenge of his lifetime...alone and out of his jurisdiction!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

EX MACHINA VOL. 2: TAG TP

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

The second volume of the Eisner Award-nominated series, collecting issues #6-10! What forced Mayor Hundred to make one of the most controversial decisions in the history of New York politics? Featuring an introduction by the Wachowski brothers (The Matrix) and a new cover by Tony Harris!

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

MAJESTIC #9

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Georges Jeanty and Trevor Scott, cover by Neil Googe.

Featuring guest art by Georges Jeanty and an appearance by Zealot! Majestic sets out to discover the secrets of the hidden Kherubim technology lacing the planet's crust. But someone isn't happy about that, and Majestic is targeted for execution.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

MATADOR #5

Written by Devin Grayson, art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

Isabel is forced to take matters into her own hands -- with the active participation of the Matador, with whom she has formed an uneasy partnership. Will one detective and one assassin prove strong enough to take down an entire community?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

SILENT DRAGON #3

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan, cover by Yu.

Manzo and his Yakuza cohorts face certain extermination at the hands of the military...until the timely appearance of the mysterious Reizo. Just who is this stranger, and does he stand a chance against the forces arrayed before him?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

SLEEPER BOOK FOUR: THE LONG WAY HOME TP

Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Sean Phillips.

Collecting the final chapter of the Sleeper saga, Vol. 2 #7-12! The endgame is in play and the fates of Carver, Lynch and the mysterious Tao are all up for grabs. It's winner take all...and the stakes are deadly!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

THE WINTER MEN #2

Written by Brett Lewis, art and cover by John Paul Leon.

The action-packed miniseries by Brett Lewis and John Paul Leon continues! Kris is now in the United States -- Brooklyn, to be exact -- trying to infiltrate the Red Mafia in an effort to solve his case. But is the mafia a step ahead of him already? And what could Nikki be doing in New York?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #2

Written by Paul DiFilippo, art and cover by Jerry Ordway.

The thrilling 8-issue miniseries continues! After the startling events of last issue, the cops of Precinct 10 are understandably ill at ease. Not only is Traynor -- a.k.a. Jetlad -- deposed as head of the department, but his replacement isŠwell, see for yourselves! Plus, the robotic mystery deepens!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

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

Written by Peter Hogan, art by Kevin Nowlan and Chris Sprouse, cover by Terry Dodson.

ABC: A-Z is the first in a series of six one-shot specials featuring card-stock covers brought to you by an amazing collection of comic book creators, filled with page after page of informative material guaranteed to satisfy ABC fans everywhere! This initial volume reveals all the secrets and will answer any questions about Tom Strong and Jack B. Quick, along with their supporting casts and gadgets!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

WRAITHBORN #1

Written by Joe Benitez and Marcia Chen, art and covers by Benitez and Joe Weems.

Get ready for a thrill-packed 6-issue miniseries written by Joe Benitez and Marcia Chen with art and covers by Benitez and Joe Weems! Long ago, powerful Immortals ruled the world, wreaking unbridled havoc and destruction, until their ultimate defeat by the Wraithborn. Mankind has since forgotten these saviors, save for legends and myths, but the Immortals remain among us still, ever struggling to regain their former dominion.

For millennia, the Wraithborn have kept a vigilant watch, wielding their mysterious powers to hold the Immortals at bay. But now the Wraithborn power is unexpectedly passed on to a timid high school girl, who must discover the secrets of her new abilities before she falls prey to the Immortals! This issue will ship with two covers by Benitez and Weems.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

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VERTIGO TITLES

100 BULLETS #64

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson

Jack heads to Atlantic City, slowly picking up the pieces of his shattered life working as an underground bare-knuckle boxer. But wherever he goes, trouble's sure to follow, and when Graves pays him a visit, the ex-junkie soon realizes he's in for the fight of his life.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Sept. 14.

BLOODY MARY TP

Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Carlos Ezquerra.

Collecting the two 4-issue miniseries Bloody Mary and Bloody Mary: Lady Liberty. This collection tells the gritty tale of one of the best death-dealing commandos to ever see combat, caught in a future World War. With nothing left to lose, she becomes the ideal weapon; the only one who can take on suicidal missions in fascist Europe and the ruins of a cult-occupied Manhattan.

192 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept.28.

THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #14

Written by Si Spencer, Consulting by Neil Gaiman, art by Dean Ormston, cover by Duncan Fegredo.

Part 2 of the 3-part ³Losing My Religion.² Divine chaos ignites in Tim's alternate London just as the Hunter and Yo-Yo, his strange familiar, arrive in the city. Tim faces a spirited street girl named Jackie -- winner takes the universe.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Sept. 21.

HELLBLAZER #212

Written by Mike Carey, art by Leonardo Manco, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

The horrifying conclusion of the 6-part "Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go." Once again, Constantine finds himself making deals in hell. But when one of his trademark schemes backfires with the First of the Fallen, John may inadvertently doom the soul of one of his closest and dearest friends.

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Sept. 21.

FABLES #41

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

The final chapter of the 5-part ³Homelands.² Boy Blue continues his enforced history lesson at the hands of The Adversary, his captor, and is finally reunited with his lost love. But is Happily Ever After even possible after so many centuries apart? Will he spend the rest of his life in captivity, or, when things look darkest for our hero, is it possible he still has one last trick up his sleeve?

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Sept. 14.

HELLBLAZER: BLACK FLOWERS TP

Written by Mike Carey, art by Jock, Lee Bermejo and Marcelo Frusin, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Continuing Mike Carey's acclaimed run on Hellblazer, Black Flowers rachets up the suspense as Constantine begins to see -- and battle -- the signs of a coming apocalypse in the stories "The Game of Cat and Mouse," the 2-part "Black Flowers" and the 3-part "Third Worlds" from issues #181-186.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE TP -- NEW EDITION

Written by John Wagner, art and cover by Vince Locke.

A new edition of the classic graphic novel, available for the first time from Vertigo just in time for the major motion picture starring Viggo Mortensen, Ed Harris and William Hurt! In this suspenseful noir crime story, Tom McKenna is a simple family man who instantly becomes a media celebrity when he takes down a couple of wanted murderers who attempt to rob his diner. But his newfound fame draws the attention of a group of merciless mobsters who have been looking to settle a score with McKenna for over 20 years. Now as the killers descend upon his small town in Middle America, the Brooklyn native must face the actions of his youth and relive his past history of violence as he attempts to salvage the life he has built.

296 pages, black and white, in stores on Sept. 3.

THE LOSERS #28

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Colin Wilson, cover by Jock.

Concluding a 3-part arc with art by Colin Wilson (Lt. Blueberry). It's Roque vs. the Losers, and the stakes are the fate of Max's nuclear arsenal, an entire nation under his control and the life of Pooch,who stands on the brink of execution. The Losers are out of time, out of ideas and out of luckŠ

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

MNEMOVORE #6

Written by Hans Rodionoff and Ray Fawkes, art and cover by Mike Huddleston.

Time and memory strobe into a blur as Kaley clashes with both Mike Neville and the mnemovore in the series conclusion. Tested to the limits of sanity and physical endurance, Kaley vows to complete one last task: exact total vengeance for her shattered lifeŠat any cost.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

LUCIFER #66

Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

Special guest artist Michael Wm. Kaluta illustrates this stand-alone issue of Lucifer. As all Creation crumbles, and demonic armies clash on the fields of Heaven, an earthly sorcerer weaves a potent summoning spell -- which is answered by the imp Gaudium. And a foul-mouthed, devious fallen cherub with big ambitions is only the start of his problems...

32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Sept. 21.

NEIL GAIMAN'S NEVERWHERE #4

Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Glenn Fabry.

Door visits the spectacular Floating Market to shop for a bodyguard as she searches for the murderer of her family. What she purchases may be nothing but danger and duplicity, as the macabre assassins Croup and Vandemar prepare to spring their latest trap. Meanwhile, the Marquis has a deadly destination of his own, and Richard has no choice but to tag along.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

OTHERWORLD #7

Written by Phil Jimenez, art and cover by Jimenez and Andy Lanning.

Act 1 comes to its shattering conclusion! Jason confronts the Director in his inner sanctum and positions himself to take over the technological realm. And what really happened when Siobhan was tutored in the Hall of Ashoaa? Is she prepared to do what's necessary to save the Otherworld?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

SWAMP THING #19

Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Ronald Wimberly, cover by John Totleben.

A stand-alone story featuring guest art by Ronald Wimberly. Led by a bizarre mentor, Alec begins to understand what happened when he shed his godlike elemental powers. This knowledge could turn the Swamp Thing's remarkable life in a strange new direction.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

Y: THE LAST MAN #37

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale.

The last man and his companions finally reach Australia in Part 1 of the 3-part "Paper Dolls." As he searches Sydney for his long-lost girlfriend, Yorick encounters a dangerous new adversary who threatens to jeopardize more than just this reunion.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

PREACHER VOL. 1: GONE TO TEXAS -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry

A new edition of the trade paperback featuring the classic Preacher #1-7. Jesse Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across America joined by his girlfriend Tulip and the vampire Cassidy.

200 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 2: UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon , cover by Glenn Fabry

A new edition of the collection featuring Preacher #8-17, in which Custer heads south to confront the dysfunctional family that abused him as a child.

256 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 3: PROUD AMERICANS -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry

A new edition of the trade paperback reprinting Preacher #18-26, featuring the origin of the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy.

232 pages, $14.95, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 4: ANCIENT HISTORY -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, cover by Glenn Fabry, art by Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra and Richard Case.

A new edition of the collection featuring Preacher Special: Saint Of Killers #1-4, Preacher Special: The Story Of You-Know-Who And Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys, featuring tales of the oddest members of Preacher's supporting cast.

224 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 5: DIXIE FRIED -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry

A new edition of the trade paperback featuring Preacher #28-33. Jesse faces off against an enraged Arseface who seeks to avenge his father's death, while Tulip deals with Cassidy's startling declaration of love for her.

224 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 6: WAR IN THE SUN -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Peter Snejbjerg, cover by Glenn Fabry.

A new edition of the collection including Preacher #34-40 and Preacher: One Man's War, featuring Custer's ultimatr battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr.

240 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 7: SALVATION -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry.

A new edition of the trade paperback featuring Preacher #41-50, in which Jesse Custer becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town.

256 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 8: ALL HELL'S A-COMING -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry.

A new edition of the collection including Preacher #51-58 and the one-shot Preacher: Tall In The Saddle. See how Jesse and Tulip first met as well as how she became so deadly proficient with a gun.

256 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PREACHER VOL. 9: ALAMO -- NEW EDITION

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry.

A new edition of the classic trade paperback featuring Preacher #59-66, the final chapter in the Preacher storyline. Jesse Custer's quest to literally find God and take Him to task for the world's injustices comes to a startling end.

232 pages, $17.95, in stores on Sept. 14.

THE QUITTER HC

Written by Harvey Pekar, art and cover by Dean Haspiel.

In this virtuoso graphic novel, Harvey Pekar -- whose American Book Award-winning series American Splendor was the basis for the celebrated film of the same name -- tells the story of his troubled teen years for the first time, when he would beat up any kid who looked at him wrong just to win the praise of his peers. And when he failed to impress, whether on the football team, in math class, in the Navy or on the job, he simply gave up. A true tour-de-force, The Quitter is the universal tale of a young man's search for himself through the frustrations, redemptions and complexities of ordinary life.

With gritty, atmospheric artwork by indie-comics luminary Dean Haspiel (American Splendor, Opposable Thumbs), The Quitter is both Pekar's funniest and most heart-wrenching work yet, an unforgettable graphic novel for all those, like Pekar, who have tried, failed and lived to quit another day.

104 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

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CMX TITLES

CHIKYU MISAKI VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji.

Schoolgirl Makishima Misaki's life is about to get a lot more complicated in this first volume of an exciting new title! She has inherited the house that belonged to her maternal grandfather, in a small, quiet, snowy town that boasts its own local legend, the Hohopo. Moving into the house with her klutzy widower father, she soon makes new friends -- including one very unusual friend: the Hohopo itself, a shape-shifting creature who looks like a small Loch Ness MonsterŠwhen he's not masquerading as the boy next door.

196 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Tachibana Kaimu.

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

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 8.

THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 3

Written and illustrated by Takanashi Mitsuba.

Kayano attempts to make sense of her feelings but is always left confused. Just when she thinks she has seen the good side of Takeru, he does something completely infuriating. Then there is Yuichi, who was always so sweet -- but lately, he is showing a much darker side. Will Kayano survive this bizarre love triangleŠ and who will she ultimately choose?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

MONSTER COLLECTION: THE GIRL WHO CAN DEAL WITH MAGICAL MONSTERS VOL. 3

Written and illustrated by Itoh Sei, original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE.

Kasche and her small fellowship have faced all manner of summoned beasts in their quest for the Guardian of Knowledge, but they could be at quest's end. While in fierce combat with Duran DeBrancy and his evil summoner, Eclipse, fortunes will change and a difficult decision will be forced upon the heroes. Will they have the strength to stay the course or will the price be too high?

162 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

SEIMADEN VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Higuri You.

Blinded by his love for the beautiful Hilda, the demon king Laures fails to see a mutiny masterminded by his most trusted aide, who recruits an archdemon with powers equal to the king's own. Meanwhile, the steadfast Roddrick still struggles to sort out what can be done to stop the destroyer of his people.

180 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

SWORD OF THE DARK ONES VOL. 3

Written by Yasui Kentaro, art by Kotobuki Tsukasa, design cooperation by TASA.

The thrilling final volume! When Leroy Schwartz took down the head of the Crimson Despair Assassins Guild and reclaimed his long-sword Ragnarok, he thought his mission was done. But he is dead wrong! The sadistic vampire Charvert has captured Lena Northlight to use as a pawn in his master's hideous plans. After 5,000 years of conflict, the Dark Ones will stop at nothing to annihilate humanityŠeven if it means becoming the very creatures they despise. Mankind's last hope is the weapon forged to defeat these creatures centuries ago: the sentient sword Ragnarok, Bane of the Dark Ones.

204 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

Team Caliber Mark Martin '05 Batman Begins #6 Taurus, 1:24 PitStop

Team Caliber Mark Martin '05 Batman Begins #6 Taurus, 1:24 PitStop

Everyone will know that you are a die-hard fan when they see this Batman Begins 2005 Batman Begins #6 PitStop Series Ford Taurus from Team Caliber(r) displayed in your home or office. This 1:24 scale die-cast car is produced in limited quantities and features an opening hood, clear windows, a detailed interior, and soft rubber tires. The officially licensed die-cast car is designed with highly detailed tampo-printed graphics.




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