Monday, August 15, 2005
DC COMICS FOR NOVEMBER
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #1
Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.
Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime -- but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! This is the first of two planned Wagner miniseries featuring Batman, each under the heading "Dark Moon Rising."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
BATMAN #647
Written by Judd Winick, art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen, cover by Jock.
The Villains United want a piece of Gotham, and Black Mask is just the man to deliver it to them. Batman has his hands full defending the city -- but before he can neutralize Deathstroke and company, Red Hood is going to take matters into his own hands.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 30.
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #71
Written by A.J. Lieberman, art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit, cover by Claudio Castellini.
Alfred Pennyworth is about to be arrested for murder, Hush is one step from discovering the secrets behind the Clayfaces' powers, and Batman's last hope is locked away in a tiny corner of Arkham. A nasty surprise is waiting for the Dark Knight, and Alfred's role in the murder is revealed.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #197
Written by Will Pfeifer, srt and cover by Chris Weston.
Part 1 of the 3-part "Blaze of Glory." A criminal with something to prove stalks Batman. But despite the crook's lack of resources, he proves to be not merely elusive, but deadly to the Dark Knight -- and all of Gotham.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
DETECTIVE COMICS #813
Written by David Lapham, art by Ramon Bachs and Nathan Massengill, cover by Lapham.
The penultimate chapter of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham's seediest neighborhood: Crown Point. Plus, Gordon's back to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist's secrets...only Scarface ain't talkin'.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #4
Written by Andrew Helfer, art by Tan Eng Huat, cover by Pat Lee.
The amazing maxiseries heats up as the mysterious Carrier continues to spread his lethal plague on Gotham! Batman's on his trail, but too bad there are other people in the city with bigger plans for the Carrier -- and for his deadly power.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #2
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Scott Hampton.
The 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries continues. What started as an investigation into a bizarre series of murders takes a more wicked turn as Batman is thrown into the most horrific case of his career -- outside his usual territory, in the Gotham suburbs.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
BATGIRL #70
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Pop Mhan and Jesse Delperdang, cover by Tim Sale.
The dramatic conclusion of "Destruction's Daughter!" It's a battle royal in the Balkan palace of the deceased Ra's al Ghul between Batgirl, Mr. Freeze, Lady Shiva, Nyssa, the League of Assassins, an army of zombies -- and that's not the half of it.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
CATWOMAN #49
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Pete Woods, cover by Adam Hughes.
Catwoman's infiltration of a super-villain clique has blown up in her face, and she's got the wounds to prove it. But while the forces of mayhem look for more blood to spill, they've unknowingly attracted the attention of Black Mask! Just wait 'til you see the surprise waiting on page 22.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
GOTHAM CENTRAL #37
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Steve Lieber, cover by Sean Phillips.
An Infinite Crisis tie-in guest-starring Captain Marvel with art by Steve Lieber. When a catastrophic cosmic event occurs over Gotham, the detectives discover just what being in over their heads really means! For Crispus Allen, it means trying to find his family.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
NIGHTWING #114
Written by Devin Grayson, art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks.
Nightwing is gone, and only Dick Grayson remains. He's been given a new costume and instructed to teach Deathstroke's daughter everything he knows. But Deathstroke is just waiting for an excuse to have Dick killed...
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
ROBIN #144
Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Robin and the Veteran scramble to save Blüdhaven from an all-out OMAC invasion! As the Veteran's crack team struggles valiantly to toe the line, Robin must break away to save Darla Aquista...even though she's sworn to kill him.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Frank Quitely.
DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics -- where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely -- the team behind JLA: Earth 2 -- are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements.
The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate -- except Lex Luthor.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
SUPERMAN #223
Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ed Benes and Mariah Benes.
An Infinite Crisis tie-in! Supergirl breaks the news to Kal that she's heading off into space with Donna Troy. Will their final farewell be cut short by a new and more deadly Blackrock?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
ACTION COMICS #833
Written by Gail Simone, art by John Byrne and Nelson, cover by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan.
The Queen of Fables -- last seen in JLA -- has come for her Prince Charming: Superman! There will be no happy ending for the Man of Steel when he confronts her and a host of Kryptonian fairy tales is brought to life.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #646
Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.
Mxy is back! Lois confronts her would-be assassin -- and she must do it alone, because Superman has his hands full with a very different Mr. Mxyzptlk! And this time Mxy's no joke.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
SUPERGIRL #4
Written by Jeph Loeb, art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund, covers by Chruchill and Rapmund and Michael Turner.
After the shocking twist at the end of last issue, what has happened to Supergirl that puts her face-to-face with the JLA in a battle she dare not win? What horrible truth has Lex Luthor uncovered that will change the Girl of Steel forever?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER #3
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Joshua Middleton.
Eclipso, the spirit of vengeance, works his magic on Fawcett City. Can Superman and Captain Marvel defeat Eclipso before the city is engulfed in chaos? Meanwhile, Dr. Sivana hatches a plan to strike at Marvel where he's most vulnerable: his human alter ego Billy Batson.
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2005
Written by Devin Grayson, J.D. Finn and various, art by Ariel Olivetti, Ed Benes, Rags Morales, Joe Prado and various, cover by Prado.
An incredible Special showcasing the Man of Steel! Discover the difference between Superman and Batman (written by Devin Grayson with art by Ariel Olivetti). Plus: a retelling of Superman's origin, profiles of Superman's friends and foes, and more.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
SUPERMAN: IN THE NAME OF GOG TP
Written by Chuck Austen and J.D. Finn, art by Ivan Reis, Carlos D'Anda, Marc Campos and others, cover by Ian Churchill
A new volume collecting Action Comics #820-825. Gog has traveled from the future determined to keep his promise of killing Superman. But before that, the Man of Steel must face some of his deadliest enemies, including the Silver Banshee, Preus, and Doomsday.
160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
DC UNIVERSE TITLES
INFINITE CRISIS #2
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning, covers by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope and George Pérez
The biggest comics event of the year is just getting started. The heroes are divided as chaos erupts across the world and the universe -- from Paradise Island to the farthest reaches of space. But what strange new force prepares to help? And, more important, why? Plus, a time-lost hero returns in search of an object that will turn the tide of one of the many wars. Guest-starring Supergirl, Alan Scott, Metamorpho, Animal Man, Firestorm, Power Girl and dozens of others.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
AQUAMAN #36
Written by John Arcudi, art by Leonard Kirk and Andy Clarke, cover by Patrick Gleason.
Koryak returns to Atlantis to beseech the Congress of Sorcerers to cure Mera's condition by initiating a major incantation. Aquaman is dead set against it, since it may spell doom for Atlantis. Meanwhile, Mera adapts quickly to life in the "surface world" . . . maybe too quickly.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #9
Written by John Byrne and Will Pfeifer, art by Byrne and Dan Green, cover by Byrne.
Etrigan battles the foe he encountered in #8, but the price
he pays to stay in the fight may cost him more than it does his deadly adversary.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
BIRDS OF PREY #88
Written by Gail Simone, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, cover by Adriana Melo and Will Conrad.
From the pages of Villains United and Identity Crisis comes the deadly new Calculator -- and he's on the hunt for Oracle. It's the ultimate battle of the DCU's biggest information brokers, with their hand-picked teams caught in the crossfire.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
BREACH #11
Written by Bob Harras, art by Marcos Martin and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Martin.
Breach learns his destiny as secrets from two decades ago come to light in explosive fashion! The Smoking Lady knows more than she's revealed, but now she's ready to tell all -- including how to stop the Rifters from invading Earth. And all it's going to cost is the life of a good man. Final issue.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
DOOM PATROL #18
Written by John Byrne, art by Byrne and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Byrne.
The Doom Patrol is threatened from all directions as Vortex, Nudge and Grunt give up the last of their secrets. Plus, learn the fate of the Chief! Final issue.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 30.
FIRESTORM #19
Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Rob Stull, cover by Matt Haley.
Beginning the storyline that will send Firestorm into his next stage of evolution -- as the Infinite Crisis hits full force! Merged with an unexpected partner, Jason (Firestorm) Rusch heads out into space with Donna Troy for a rendezvous with his cosmic destiny.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
THE FLASH #228
Written by Joey Cavalieri, art by Val Semeiks and Livesay, cover by Art Thibert.
"Finish Line" continues as Nightwing tries to help Wally piece together the clues to who's behind the evil threatening the West family. Is the end near for Wally?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
GREEN LANTERN #7
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
Guest starring Green Arrow! Out of the pages of Infinite Crisis explodes a villain who's had devastating effects on the life of Hal Jordan -- and only the combined efforts of Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen can combat this monster.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #3
Written by Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy.
The mini-series continues. Breaking an ancient pact, two veteran Lanterns venture deep into forbidden territory on a life-or-death mission while the Corps' newest recruits find themselves in the very heart of darkness.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
GREEN ARROW #56
Written by Judd Winick, art by Ron Garney and Bill Reinhold, cover by James Jean.
"Heading Into the Light, Part 3 of 4." On the trail of the unpredictable Dr. Light, Green Arrow and Black Lightning are sidetracked by an attack from Mirror Master and Killer Frost! But is the appearance of some old foes a coincidence or part of a more sinister plot?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
HAWKMAN #46
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Ron Randall, Art Thibert and Walden Wong, cover by Adam Kubert.
The Hawk team welcomes a new cover artist -- Adam Kubert -- in an action-packed issue that serves as a prelude to Rann/Thanagar War! Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle Satana's animal men during a daring heist and Brother Eye unleashes an OMAC on St. Roch as they prepare to leave for deep space. Plus, Hawkman reflects on his last meeting with the Atom.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
JLA #122
Written by Bob Harras, art by Tom Derenick and Dan Green, covers by Daniel Acuña.
"World Without a Justice League" Part 3 of 6! The Key has struck again! While half of what was the JLA investigates the bizarre murder scene, the other half looks to recruit a new member: Supergirl. But the entire group is called to action when OMACs appear on the scene.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
JONAH HEX #1
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Luke Ross, cover by Frank Quitely.
The saga of Jonah Hex -- the mysterious bounty hunter and thinking man's killer -- returns to the DCU in an all-new series penned by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti with amazing art by Luke Ross and a debut-issue cover by fan-favorite Frank Quitely. Saddle up and ride shotgun with the original bad man of the Wild West during an age of plunder, greed and lawlessness. When a millionaire's only son is kidnapped, Hex is called on to track down and recover the boy. But a simple missing person case turns into a hunt for vengeance as Hex unleashes his special brand of justice on the unsuspecting culprits.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JONAH HEX VOL. 1 TP
Written by John Albano and Michael Fleischer, art by Tony DeZuniga, Doug Wildey, José Luís Garcia-López and others, cover by Luis Dominguez.
Witness the earliest adventures of DC's legendary gunslinger from All-Star Western #2-8 and #10-11, Weird Western Tales #12-14 and #16-33! Jonah Hex had no friends, but he did have two companions: death, and the acrid smell of gunsmoke.
528 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
JLA CLASSIFIED #14
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Butch Guice, cover by Michael Stribling.
Part 5 of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell." Separated from one another, each member of the JLA is put to the test as they are forced to face their own personal Hell.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT THE JUSTICE LEAGUE TP
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and new cover by Kevin Maguire and Josef Rubinstein.
A new trade paperback collecting JLA Classified #4-9, the critically acclaimed follow-up to Formerly Known As The Justice League! The Super Buddies open for business, but things hit a sour note when former foe Blackguard and his partner Guy Gardner open a sports bar next door to their new "headquarters" in the strip mall downtown.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
JACK CROSS #4
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Gary Erskine.
Concluding a 4-part story with a showdown in San Francisco! Jack's confrontation with a cell that has pirated a weapon of mass destruction beyond imagining comes to a head at a California demonstration.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
JSA #79
Written by Keith Champagne, art by Don Kramer and Champagne, cover by Alex Ross.
Amid the ruins of Dr. Fate's tower, one half of the JSA fight for their lives against Mordru, free from his imprisonment in the Rock of Eternity. Meanwhile, the rest of the JSA battle to save the Fifth Dimension from the iron grip of...Jakeem Thunder!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
JSA CLASSIFIED #5
Written by Jen Van Meter, art by Patrick Oliffe and Ruy Jose, cover by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose.
"Honor Among Thieves," Part 1 of 3, spotlighting the Injustice Society! While the JSA investigates the appearance of the mysterious Prometheus key in their headquarters, the Wizard approaches Icicle with a grave request that will change their fortunes forever.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #12
Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Mick Gray, cover by Kitson.
The first year of Legion of Super-Heroes wraps up in a finale that must be seen to be believed! The pieces have been put in place over the last 12 months and now the threat to the universe stands revealed, leaving the team -- and the 31st century -- in shambles.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 1: TEENAGE REVOLUTION TP
Written by Mark Waid. art by Barry Kitson, Leonard Kirk, Dave Gibbons and others, cover by Kitson
A collection featuring Legion of Super-Heroes #1-6 and the preview story from Teen Titans/Legion Special #1! A bright, defiant, energized team of super-powered teenagers from different worlds forms a team of passionate activists crusading to leave their mark on a society that has forgotten how to fight for change.
200 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
MANHUNTER #16
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Jesus Saiz.
After the events of "Manhunted," Kate and Chase have a much-needed sit-down about Kate's extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, the tabloid noose tightens and Dylan takes action! Plus, an appearance by DEO Director Bones.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
MANHUNTER VOL. 1: STREET JUSTICE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Jesus Saiz and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Jae Lee.
Collecting the acclaimed first five issues of the hot new series!
When a case she's lost leads to the murder of innocents, prosecutor Kate Spencer rages into the night, tracking the perp who's eluded justice in the courts. She's found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
OUTSIDERS #30
Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.
The team calls on Katana to aid them against a supernatural onslaught unleashed by the DCU's magical crisis.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
PLASTIC MAN #19
Written by Kyle Baker. art and cover by Baker.
After the buzz created by last issue's "Edwina Crisis," hot inker Kyle Baker teams with himself to unleash the second chapter of the "Edwina Crisis!" This single issue explores the period in which Woozy Winks disappeared from the DCU.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE OMAC PROJECT TP
Written by Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns and Judd Winick, art by Jesus Saiz, Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, and various, cover by Ladrönn.
Spinning out of Identity Crisis, Countdown to Infinite Crisis was a Special that laid the groundwork for events in the DCU for the year to come. Now Countdown is collected with the hot miniseries that directly spun out of it: The OMAC Project.
Every hero and villain in the DCU is under the gaze of an unbelievably powerful spy satellite. It's a technological marvel that answers to only one person -- and he's got plans for it that are completely unknown to the superspy organization he controls: Checkmate!
In a world where men can fly and melt metal with their eyes, there's now an army created specifically as an answer to them: the OMACs Batman and old ally Booster Gold are about to learn the chilling truth behind the OMAC Project -- but will they work with or against each other? This volume includes Countdown To Infinite Crisis, The OMAC Project #1-6, and Wonder Woman #219.
256 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
DAY OF VENGEANCE TP
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Justiniano, Ron Randall and Walden Wong, cover by Walter Simonson.
Spinning out of the events of Countdown To Infinite Crisis and leading into Infinite Crisis, the reality-bending 6-issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham and artists Justiano, Ron Randall, and Walden Wong is collected! In this volume featuring Day of Vengeance #1-6, Action Comics #826, Adventures of Superman #639 and Superman #216, Superman and Captain Marvel face off against the evil of Eclipso! Meanwhile, Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he ends up aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress. Together with a ragtag team of magic-based heroes they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic...the Spectre! Featuring nearly every magical character of the DCU, Day of Vengeance may mark the end of magic as we know it.
224 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: THE BULLETEER #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Michael Bair.
The Seven Soldiers saga continues in a four-issue mini-series. Obsessed with the idea of becoming a famous super-hero and preserving his beautiful wife's youth, Professor Lance Harrower invents Smartskin -- a steel-hard living fiber which bonds with skin collagen. When his experiments go awry, Harrower is suffocated under a coating of steel skin. His wife Alix survives the horrific accident only to find herself an outcast and a freak. Now jobless, alone, and encased in super-hard, living metal, she is a truly reluctant super-human.
What happens when you get powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men but don't want them? Find out in "Ballistic: How the Bulleteer Began."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Doug Mahnke.
A bizarre butterfly store opens its doors in a small American town. Pretty, popular teenagers are mysteriously transformed into self-loathing, awkward nerds. A boy with the power to see human thoughts becomes the unwitting vessel of an ancient curse, and deep beneath the sunny sidewalks, something stirs and wakes and opens ancient eyes.
Witness the triumphant return to the DCU of one of fiction's most enduring characters as Grant Morrison and Doug Mahnke introduce a steam-powered, gun-totin', Milton-quotin' Frankenstein monster you'll never forget! Meet time's executioner as he hunts down the impossible menaces that threaten humanity from beyond reality.
