52: WEEKS 5-8

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by various, backup feature by Dan Jurgens amd Art Thibert, covers by J.G. Jones.

The series filling in the gaps of the DCU's lost year continues!

In Week 5, illustrated by Chris Batista and Jimmy Palmiotti, It's a mystery in space and a surprise so unexpected that even the cover is top secret!

Week 6, with art by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose, features the debut of some major players, as Green Lantern discovers the world's newest sensations: China's own super-hero team!

Booster Gold sells out in Week 7, illustrated by Ken Lashley and KWL Designs! But he's sure to see the same people on the way down that he met on the way up!

And Week 8, with art by Eddy Barrows and Rob Stull, puts the spotlight on John Henry Irons...Man of Steel! With Superman gone, can he stop the never-ending schemes of Lex Luthor?

Plus, "The History of the DC Universe," backup feature continues each week by Dan Jurgens and Art Thibert.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28.

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #43

Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Butch Guice.

Aquaman gets the news that his father is dead -- and decides to rejoin King Shark and the Dweller to fight an undersea war!

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

BIRDS OF PREY #95

Written by Gail Simone, art by Paulo Siqueira and Robin Riggs, cover by Brian Hurtt.

"Progeny" reaches its shocking conclusion! Two bearers of the same name square off -- but which one's got the hidden past and which one's got the murderous future?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.

BLOOD OF THE DEMON #16

Written by John Byrne and Will Pfeifer, art by Byrne and Dan Green, cover by Byrne.

It's the Demon vs. the Lord of the Damned...but which one's which?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

THE BLUE BEETLE #4

Written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers, art by Cully Hamner, cover by Duncan Rouleau.

Even a wake-up call from Oracle can't brace the Beetle against a two-pronged magic attack!

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

DCU: BRAVE NEW WORLD

Written and illustrated by various, cover by Ariel Olivetti.

In 2005, DC set the stage for Infinite Crisis with the $1 special Countdown to Infinite Crisis. Now, DC presents an equally crucial 80-page one-shot specially priced at just $1.00, giving fans the opportunity to sample six new projects set to debut in July and August!

Brave New Worldincludes original stories that act as a preview for the following books:

* Martian Manunter by A.J. Lieberman, with art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit.

* OMAC by Bruce Jones with art by Renato Guedes.

* Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Daniel Acuña.

* The Creeper by Steve Niles with art by Justiniano and Walden Wong.

* The All-New Atom by Gail Simone with art by John Byrne and Trevor Scott.

* The Trials of Shazam! by Judd Winick with art by Howard Porter.

* Plus, witness the shocking return of a character you never thought you'd see again!

80 pages, $1, in stores on June 28.

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #1

Written by Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson, art and cover by Ken Lashley, variant cover by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert.

The Flash is back. And in this landmark issue written by Paul DeMeo & Danny Bilson -- creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash ‹ and illustrated by Ken Lashley, one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will wear the ring?

Infinite Crisis aimed a mortal blow at the legacy of the Fastest Man Alive -- but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! Be here for a historic chapter in the legacy of The Flash!

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

CHECKMATE #3

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Cliff Richards, cover by Lee Bermejo.

It's White Bishop's move as Checkmate tries to crack Beijing's secret metahuman project! Featuring guest art by Cliff Richards.

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

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #26

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

Meet The Pupil, a twisted genius who's determined to learn all about Firestorm and Firehawk ‹ by torturing Professor Martin Stein! Firestorm must battle his way through a bizarre army of cyborgs to rescue Stein ‹ but is he already too late?

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

GREEN ARROW #63

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.

Deathstroke gets sent up the river, but things don't get any easier for Green Arrow! Brick is up to his neck in rabid, homicidal maniacs! What's causing the citizens of Star City to turn into flesh-eating monsters? When Green Arrow shows up to help, they both uncover an even deadlier secret behind the insanity.

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

GREEN LANTERN #13

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, cover by Simone Bianchi.

"Revenge of the Green Lanterns" continues! Confronted with the Cyborg-Superman and the cold, murderous Manhunters, Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner must convince their fellow Lanterns of Hal's good intentions. But what chilling secrets do the Manhunters contain? And why do the Guardians of the Universe wish to protect that secret?

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

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1

Written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.

A year has passed since the massed ranks of the Green Lantern Corps defeated the Spider Guild. From the Guardians' citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned -- against his will ‹ to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit.

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

JUSTICE #6

Story by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, script by Krueger, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.

Things look bad for the Justice League as the best-selling maxiseries by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite continues! The villains-turned-benefactors are in the ascendant, while the most powerful League members are conveniently out of the way!

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

HARD TIME SEASON TWO #7

Written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes, art by Brian Hurtt and Steve Bird, cover by Hurtt.

It's 49 years later, but what has become of Ethan and his struggle to survive the prison life? His saga comes to a touching conclusion in this series finale.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

HAWKGIRL #53

Written by Walter Simonson, art and cover by Howard Chaykin.

Hawkgirl goes wing-to-claw against Khimaera, the ancient evil that has been plaguing St. Roch! But with all of the recent turmoil in her life, Hawkgirl isn't in top fighting form...

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

ION #3

Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini and Jay Leisten, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.

Torn between the way he's been and the strange force he seems to be becoming, Kyle Rayner is drawn to the one Green Lantern who may be able to help him find his way: Mogo, the planet-sized emerald warrior! Will Kyle find what he needs, or is he in a world of trouble?

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

JONAH HEX #8

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Dylan Teague, cover by David Michael Beck.

When an old acquaintance and fellow bounty hunter rides into town with an army of killers on his trail, he turns to Jonah Hex for help. And when the shootin' starts, truth and justice come with a heavy price.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

JLA CLASSIFIED #24

Written by Steve Englehart, art by Tom Derenick and Mark Farmer, cover by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway.

Continuing the lost adventure of the Detroit League! Vixen is the key player when Amos Fortune loses control of his Royal Flush Gang...but the young Leaguers may still need beginners' luck if they're going to escape with their lives!

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

JSA #86

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Rags Morales, Jerry Ordway and Luke Ross, cover by George Pérez.

Hot on the Gentleman Ghost's trail, the JSA travel to London ‹ only to walk into the Ghost''s trap! Plus, more startling revelations come to light in the origin of the Gentleman Ghost!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

JSA CLASSIFIED #13

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Gulacy.

The Fall and Rise of Vandal Savage" concludes! Trapped in Savage's lair, Alan Scott must escape before he falls victim to his dying foe's wrath. But when you're up against a man who has been planning his revenge for centuries, getting out alive won't be easy.

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

ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME HC

Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Alex Ross.

The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns in a special oversized, feature-packed Absolute Edition -- just in time for its 10th anniversary!

Set at the dawn of the 21st century in a world spinning inexorably out of control, Waid and Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. Kingdom Come is a riveting story pitting the old guard -- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers -- against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes that declare war against each other to determine the future of the planet.

This Absolute Edition is a whopping 340-page slipcased hardcover featuring a new wraparound image by Ross. Also included is an extended character sketch section, a peek into Ross' own sketchbook, text pieces by Waid and Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art (from magazines, trading cards, T-shirts, the novel and more), promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come product, the evolution of a story page, and much more!

340 pages, $75, in stores on July 12.

MANHUNTER #23

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Stephane Roux.

Manhunter makes her peace with the past and discovers her true abilities -- even as a new villain cuts a swath through L.A.!

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

METAL MEN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC

Written by Robert Kanigher, art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.

One of the most beloved (and unusual) band of heroes from DC's Silver Age makes its triumphant return in this archive, collecting Showcase #37-40 and Metal Men #1-5 (1962-1964)! Featuring a foreword by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio, this volume includes the origin of the Metal Men in the lab of Dr. Will Magnus and more!

256 pages, $49.99, in stores on July 19.

OUTSIDERS #37

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

Nightwing's African mission is blown sky-high by a one-man military. Where did a tiny nation find a deadly super-speedster?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

SECRET SIX #2

Written by Gail Simone, art by Brad Walker and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Karl Kerschl.

The thrilling follow-up to the smash-hit Villains United continues! Someone's out to get the Six, and this vicious figure from the group's past won't rest until they've been picked off one by one. Who will be the first beneath fall to the assassin's blade?

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

SHADOWPACT #2

Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Willingham.

An entire town is held hostage, and no conventional heroes can rescue them...it's up to the Shadowpact!

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

SOLO #11

Written by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, art and cover by Aragonés.

Sergio Aragonés brings his inimitable style to DC's biggest icons in what promises to be the zaniest issue of Solo yet! Join the longtime Mad Magazine contributor and creator of Groo The Wanderer as he takes aim at Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and much, much more!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 28.

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #19

Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Mick Gray, cover by Kitson.

Chameleon takes center stage as he puts his detective skills to work on a challenging case that could have major consequences for 31st century Earth! Plus, get to know the Legion's newest member ‹ no, it's not Supergirl!

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

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 4 TP

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Doug Mahnke, Freddie Williams III, Yanick Paquette and Michael Bair, cover by Mahnke.

The brilliant mind of Grant Morrison is showcased once again as his most groundbreaking and ambitious project concludes! This fourth volume in the series features the exploits of three of the seven soldiers: Mister Miracle, Bulleteer, and Frankenstein from Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein #2-4, Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3 & 4, Seven Soldiers: Bulleteer #3 & 4, and Seven Soldiers Of Victory #1. Independently, each of these characters is featured in a story arc that redefines his or her purpose in the DCU. But their stories also interweave with the other Soldiers' tales, forming a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind. Together these reluctant champions must arise and somehow work together to save the world...without ever meeting one another!

224 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 26.

SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #6

Written by Joe Kubert, art and cover by Kubert.

The six-issue mini-series concludes in dramatic fashion! It's been a long, hard road, but Rock and Easy Co. have finally arrived with their precious cargo intact. Leaving the sprawling countryside behind, they must navigate the narrow, Nazi-occupied streets of Riga to deliver their "package." It's not a question of will they surviveŠit's a question of what happens next.

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

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE ELONGATED MAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson and Gil Kane, cover by Infantino and Sid Greene.

This Showcase volume spotlightS Ralph Dibny, collecting tales from The Flash #112, 115, 119, 124, 130, 134, 138, and Detective Comics #327-371! Along with his wife Sue, Elongated Man travels the world to solve crimes, crossing paths with Batman and Robin, the Flash, Green Lantern and Zatanna!

560 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on July 6.

TEEN TITANS #37

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad, cover by Daniel.

"New Teen Titans" continues as the Doom Patrol join the Teen Titans in their battle against the Brotherhood of Evil. But what has happened to the Brain? Why will a former Titan refuse to rejoin the team? What secret lurks beneath Titans Tower? And who will be the newest member of the Teen Titans?

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

TEEN TITANS: LIFE AND DEATH TP

Written by Geoff Johns, Bill Willingham and Marv Wolfman, art by Tony Daniel, Scott McDaniel, Paco Medina, Todd Nauck and others, cover by Jerome K. Moore.

A new collection reprinting Teen Titans #29-33, Teen Titans Annual #1 and Robin #146-147! In the midst of Infinite Crisis, all hell is breaking loose as the dead seem to be returning to life -- and Brother Blood is taking full advantage of the situation! Plus, Superboy meets Superboy-Prime!

208 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 26.

THE WARLORD #5

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Bart Sears.

Is even the fabled ³Sword of Truth² sufficient protection when every blade in Shamballah is being levelled at Travis Morgan?

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

WONDER WOMAN: MISSION'S END TP

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Rags Morales, Cliff Richards, David Lopez and various, cover by J.G. Jones.

Wonder Woman may have regained her sight, but her troubles are far from over in this volume collecting issues #218-226! In the midst of Infinite Crisis, the Amazing Amazon is forced to battle the Man of Steel -- leading to an incident that will forever change her relationship with Superman.

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 19.

WONDER WOMAN #1

Written by Allan Heinberg, art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson, variant cover by Adam Kubert.

One year after the execution of Maxwell Lord and the earth-shattering events of Infinite Crisis the DCU is still struggling to come to terms with its most powerful heroine. Is she a martyr or a murderer? A politician or a super hero?

Writer Allan Heinberg and artists Terry and Rachel Dodson provide surprising answers, giving Wonder Woman a fresh, sexy look and a bold new direction.

The series begins with the multi-part "Who Is Wonder Woman?" story arc, paying homage to the character's distinguished history while placing her firmly in the present with an all-new supporting cast, a brand-new mission, and a renewed sense of wonder. A treat for longtime fans and a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, Wonder Woman #1 features the icon you know and love as you've never seen her before! This issue will ship with two covers by Adam Kubert and Terry Dodson/Rachel Dodson, shipping in approximately a 1:10 ratio.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

WILDSTORM TITLES

ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN SPECIAL

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

Revealing the long-awaited story of Samaritan's greatest enemy: Infidel! In this special bridging the gap between chapters of the epic Dark Age saga, witness centuries of conflict -- featuring weird science, manipulation of time on a vast scale, the Black Plague, Pompeii and more -- all in the space of one night, and one fateful dinner. It's Samaritan's first solo special; and the story of one brilliant, tormented man whose will is strong enough to shatter the world. Over and over again, if necessary.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 28.

MANIFEST ETERNITY #1

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.

An Earth-based empire of science is attacked by an empire of magic ‹ causing decades of war and casualties in the hundreds of millions. Welcome to the future that is...Manifest Eternity.

The intergalactic war between two advanced civilizations spans an entire century. From the opening shots of the first contact to the final, apocalyptic battle, this ambitious new series will show every side of the conflict. Each issue spotlights a new group: monsters who pilot zombified dragon dreadnoughts; elite fighter pilots from Earth; the shadowy figure named Tarkington. Could he have betrayed all of humanity decades before the start of the hostilities?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

THE AMERICAN WAY #5

Written by John Ridley, art and cover by Georges Jeanty and Karl Story.

The psychotic Hellbent and New American do battle as Wes's plan has gone horribly wrong! Can the New American overcome this titanic threat when three of the most powerful members of the CDC failed, costing a life? And just how far will he be willing to go for revenge?

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

ALBION #6

Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion, plotted by Alan Moore, art by Shane Oakley and George Freeman, cover by Dave Gibbons.

The final thrilling chapter of Albion, as only Alan Moore could conceive it! Robot Archie, Penny, Danny, and Charlie release most of the inmates in the armory. But all Hell breaks loose when the prison guards must release their horrible secret weapon: Captain Hurricane!

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

EX MACHINA #21

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

Co-creator Tony Harris returns for Part 1 of the controversial new 4-part story "Smoke Smoke." As Mayor Hundred makes difficult decisions about New York City's marijuana laws, the former super-hero must also deal with a brazen home intruder terrifying Manhattan's citizens.

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

CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #9

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sandra Hope, cover by Camuncoli and Gabrielle Del'Otto.

The end is nigh as Captain Atom's final battle begins! He fights for his life and the lives of everyone in the WildStorm Universe, but will it be enough? Can this hero from another world save the Earth one last time -- even if it's not his own? Find out in the brutal miniseries conclusion!

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

CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #1

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Andy Smith, covers by Smith and Ethan Van Sciver.

A unique hero gets a new beginning in this mini-series spinning out of Red Sonja/Claw the Unconquered: The Devil's Hands. Claw finds himself working as a mercenary when he learns of a dark prophecy that centers around him...and he sets out to explore this sinister destiny. But what secrets and unspeakable evil lie before him? Find out as Red Sonja/Claw the Unconquered artist Andy Smith is joined by Chuck Dixon in this bold new series! This issue will ship with two covers by Andy Smith and Ethan Van Sciver (approximately 50/50 split).

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

SKYE RUNNER #3

Written by Allen Warner, art and cover by Alé Garza and Richard Friend.

Lady Skye comes upon a series of strange statues holding secret messages that could be from her dead father. She also meets Braylon, the powerful Green Knight, who recounts his woeful tale of how he came to be ‹ along with the tragic fate of his wife...before they find themselves in the belly of a magical beast!

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

THUNDERBOLT JAXON #5

Written by Dave Gibbons, art by John Higgins, cover by Gibbons.

Jack, Billy and Saf are running for their lives from the modern- day incarnations of the Norse Gods! Now, in order to save the lives of those dear to him, Jack must decide if he can handle the true power of the Aesir! But once such a road is taken...can the traveler ever return home?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT TP

Written by Paul Di Filippo, art and cover by Jerry Ordway.

A new volume collecting the hit 5-issue miniseries by noted writer Paul Di Filippo and top artist Jerry Ordway! Full of familiar faces as well as new officers, the cops from Precinct 10 are back and confronted by an enigmatic new foe that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of the universe.

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 5.

VERTIGO TITLES

SLOTH HARDCOVER

Written by Gilbert Hernandez, art and cover by Hernandez.

From Gilbert Hernandez, the award-winning co-creator of Love & Rockets -- the series that defined alternative comics ‹ comes SLOTH, Hernandez's first original graphic novel, presented in breathtaking black and white by Vertigo.

Troubled teenager Miguel Serra becomes a walking urban legend after he wills himself into a coma and wakes up one year later virtually unchanged ‹ except for his sloth-like pace.

Discover how a haunted lemon orchard, a mysterious goatman and murder collide as Miguel, his girlfriend Lita and their friend Romeo take on the teenage wasteland of suburbia.

Will it be love or rock-and-roll suicide? Find out in Sloth, a surrealistic romantic drama in the spirit of David Lynch that takes the art of sequential storytelling to new heights in its use of light and shadow.

128 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on July 6.

AMERICAN VIRGIN #4

Written by Steven T. Seagle, art by Becky Cloonan, cover by Joshua Middleton.

The first American Virgin story arc reaches a jaw-dropping conclusion. Adam Chamberlain lived his whole life knowing that God had ordained him to be with only one woman sexually. When she was taken long before her time ‹ and definitely before the physical consummation of their relationship ‹ Adam felt his world collapse. So what's a boy to do when his hired mercenary, Mel, places the responsible party directly in his hands? Salvation? Damnation? Adam is staring down a decision that will change his life forever.

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

100 BULLETS #73

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

"A Wake," Part 3. While two Midwestern brothers deal with the horrible fate that comes with every "gift" from Agent Graves, Augustus Medici, Megan Dietrich and Lono have plans of their own that will shake The Trust to its very core.

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

BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #3

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, art by David Hahn, cover by Chaykin.

Risa Del Toro's behind bars, but the drinks are on the big house when a vampire girl gang drops the soap and starts a deadly shower room catfight. The secret identity of Yama's sadistic lover is revealed, and Macavoy's batting a thousand. when a road-side assault leaves him with the gift that keeps on giving.

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

DMZ #8

Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchielli, cover by Wood.

Part 3 of the 5-part "Body of a Journalist." The big story's broke, and now the whole world is focused on Matty as he struggles to pull a deal together to not only save his life, but the lives of everyone close to him. And to pull this off, he's going to need the help of his old guide, but will Zee even give him the time of day?

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

THE EXTERMINATORS #6

Written by Simon Oliver, art by Tony Moore, cover by Philip Bond.

Part 1 of the new 4-part story ³Insurgency.² Stretch and Henry get an emergency call to dispose of a black widow that's been terrorizing the clientele of a local S&M club. What Henry encounters there will change the course of his newfound mission in life.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 7.

FABLES #50

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

This unforgettable, double-sized anniversary issue answers many of your burning questions: What will happen with the doomed love story of Snow White and Bigby Wolf...not to mention their seventh child? What's going on in the homelands with Pinocchio and his dad, Geppetto? When does Bagheera get out of jail? And where the hell are Jack's lost magic beans?

It's an extra-sized issue chock-full of story and art, plus a special bonus: an exclusive 8-page preview of the new monthly series Jack of Fables, co-written by Willingham & Matthew Sturges with pencils by Tony Akins and inks by Andrew Pepoy. Consider yourself personally invited to the most unexpected, major event in the history of Fabletown.

64 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 14.

HELLBLAZER #221

Written by Denise Mina, art by Leonardo Manco, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Novelist Denise Mina's debut story "Empathy is the Enemy" nears its climax in an issue featuring a cover by artist Lee Bermejo. Constantine searches for his missing companion, Chris Cole, and finds a trail of secrets that leads straight to Steve Evans -- and Constantine's own death.

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

HELLBLAZER: ALL HIS ENGINES SC

Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Leonardo Manco.

An amazing softcover edition of the epic horror story written by Mike Carey with stunningly visceral art by Leonardo Manco. When a mysterious worldwide plague puts millions of people into deadly comas -- including Chas Chandler's granddaughter, Tricia -- Earth's foremost expert on the bizarre, John Constantine, steps in with the "cure."

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 12.

LOVELESS #8

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Danijel Zezelj, cover by Marcelo Frusin.

Since arriving in the town of Blackwater, Wes Cutter has been the embodiment of fear to the townsfolk, and a thorn in the side of the U.S. government. But was Wes born bad, or simply a product of the brutal times? Find out in this issue, which tells the origin of a violent man looking for peace.

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

LUCIFER #75

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

The 48-page series finale finds Lucifer ‹ no longer Morningstar ‹ leaving Creation behind him as he steps into the void. But Yahweh's plan has one final sting in its tail, and only a decisive confrontation between father and son will determine whose vision will prevail. Final issue.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 28.

LUCIFER VOL. 10: MORNINGSTAR TP

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Colleen Doran and Michael Wm. Kaluta, cover by Christopher Moeller.

The war in Heaven reaches its universe-shaking conclusion in Morningstar, the tenth volume of writer Mike Carey's celebrated series. Collecting issues #62-69, Morningstar gathers together the forces of Heaven, Hell, and everyone in between for a final battle to determine the fate of both Yahweh and Lucifer's Creations ‹ a fate no one, not even the Lightbringer, could foresee.

192 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 19.

SWAMP THING #28

Written by Josh Dysart, art by Enrique Breccia, cover by Eric Powell.

Swamp Thing has vowed to protect the fragile community that has grown around him. But with the Floronic Man unleashed in the swamp, monsters terrorizing the city, and his own wife and daughter in danger, will it all come crashing down around him?

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

TESTAMENT #7

Written by Douglas Rushkoff, art by Peter Gross and Gary Erskine, cover by Liam Sharp.

Concluding the 2-part "West of Eden." Adam and Eve were banished by the gods from the primordial garden. Now their sins sins are revisited upon their sons Cain and Abel. As his present-day conflict with Dr. Green intensifies, Alan Stern must decide which of those brothers to emulate.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 21

TESTAMENT: AKEDAH TP

Written by Douglas Rushkoff, art and cover by Liam Sharp.

Collecting the acclaimed first 5-issue story arc of the revolutionary new series by best-selling author Douglas Rushkoff and artist Liam Sharp. Akedah chronicles one man's quest for truth in a mind-bending future where high-tech repression and ancient Biblical conflicts are grimly intertwined.

128 pages, $9.99, in stores on July 26.

Y: THE LAST MAN #46

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

The shocking finale of "Kimono Dragons"! The search for Ampersand, the last man's missing helper monkey, comes to an unexpected conclusion, as Yorick and his companions make a startling discovery about the unmanned world.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 3.

JOHNNY DC TITLES

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #22

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Rick Burchett, cover by Ty Templeton.

Gypsy's impetuousness causes Martian Manhunter and the rest of the JLU team to distrust her dire warnings. Can she convince them to listen when she learns that heads of state are imperiled by an army of giant killer robots?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 7.

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #22

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

It's a race against time for Batman when Gearhead comes back to town! Will Gearhead's control over all vehicles allow him to take over the Batmobile and the streets of Gotham? It's going to be a high-speed demolition derby through the city!

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

TEEN TITANS GO! #32

Written by J. Torres, art by Scott Iwahashi and Francisco Herrera, cover by Sean Galloway.

Somebody has kidnapped Beast Boy, Pantha and Gnarrk! They've all been taken to The Arena to fight its champion gladiator -- Private Hive! Will Kole and the other Titans find their teammates before someone gets hurt?

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

TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 4: READY FOR ACTION TP

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

The action never stops in this volume collecting Teen Titans Go #16-20, as the Titans confront a rampaging Wildebeest, teach the hot-tempered Hotshot the value of patience, battle an army of zombies, find themselves trapped in a deadly video game with the Titans East and more!

104 pages, $6.99, in stores on July 12.

TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 5: ON THE MOVE TP

Written by J. Torres, art by Todd Nauck, Sean Galloway, Khary Randolph, Mike Norton and Lary Stucker, cover by Sean Galloway.

It's all-out action in this collection featuring Teen Titans Go #21-25! The Titans must stop Beast Boy -- who's been turned into the terrifying vegetarian monster Garsaurus Rex! Robin is tempted to the dark side by Slade! The Titans crash a comic convention to discover the secret of Red X! And more!

104 pages, $6.99, in stores on July 12.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #2

Written by Judd Winick, Tom Warburton and Man of Action, art by Matt Jenkins, Mark Chiarello and various, production art cover.

Meet Juniper Lee, an ordinary schoolgirl who just happens to be the Protector and keeps the balance between our world and the magical one. Then turn the page for Ben 10, an ordinary schoolboy with an extraordinary alien watch, and Kids Next Door!

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

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #22

Written by J. Torres and Robbie Busch, art by Chris Cook, Scott Roberts, Al Nickerson and Scott Underwood, cover by Robert Pope.

Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi are here to rock the Block Party! Ami loves the Mermaid Pants craze, but Yumi isn't convinced they're all that. Plus, Courage the Cowardly Dog is in for one heck of a ride when real monster trucks overrun the farm!

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

SCOOBY-DOO #108

Written by Vito Delsante, Robbie Busch and Scott Peterson, art by Joe Staton, Horacio Ottolini, Robert Pope, Scott McRae and Scott Neely, cover by Staton.

Join the Mystery, Inc. gang as they take a trip to Brooklyn to uncover the mystery of the Coney Island Mermaid Parade! Then it's a reality show ruckus as the Scooby gang gets lost on a tropical island. And who ya gonna call when a famous pop star gets visited by aliens? Scooby-Doo, of course!

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

LOONEY TUNES #139

Written by Robbie Busch and Sholly Fisch, art by by Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Scott McRae, Ruben Torreiro and Horacio Ottolini, cover by Carzon and Torreiro.

Avast, maties! Porky Pig be in a tight bind when dealing with two scalawags ‹ Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam! Plus, when Charlie Dog comes a-knocking, Gossamer finds himself demoted!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on June 7.

MAD #467

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

Get ready for more MAD-cap summer hilarity as your favorite mag skewers a host of pop culture targets!

48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on June 7.

MAD CLASSICS #8

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader's Choice picks, and much more!

96 pages, black and white, $4.99.

CMX TITLES

MEGATOKYO VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Fred Gallagher.

CMX is proud to present the latest, long-awaited collection of Fred Gallagher's popular Megatokyo. The story continues in Volume 4, presenting chapters 5 and 6 from the popular online webcomic -- in print for the first time!

Obsessed anime/manga fan Piro and his friend Largo -- a hardcore American gamer -- adapt their highly unique perspectives on reality to life in Tokyo. While Piro stumbles around the edges of a girl he finds himself growing closer to, Largo unexpectedly crashes like a comet into the life of her reclusive friend. Chaos reigns in the streets of Tokyo and on the digital plane as they are drawn deeper into the worlds of two very different girls.

This volume also contains exclusive bonus material, including an expanded version of the short story "Circuity."

240 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on June 21.

THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa.

From rising manga star Nari Kusakawa comes an amusing and unusual story inspired by classic fairy tales -- but with a very modern spin! Sahara is a normal high-school girl whose life is turned upside down when she meets "Gertrude," a 100-year-old demon who looks like a teenaged boy. Gertrude is a manmade demon, constructed from the parts of various other demons and brought to life through a "recipe" from an ancient spellbook.

Gertrude searches for the recipe in order to learn more about his origin, and wants to destroy the formula so that it can never be repeated. Sahara becomes a resourceful ally in Gertrude's quest, and they are aided by some very comical and not-very-threatening demons.

The Recipe For Gertrude is a fun, lighthearted series that focuses on the relationship between its two appealing lead characters.

200 pages, black and white, $9,99, in stores on July 19.

CIPHER VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Minako Narita.

Twin celebrities Cipher and Siva and their young friend Anise move back to familiar surroundings, but their relationship moves into unknown territory. They return to New York just in time for Anise to return to school and celebrate her 16th birthday. Cipher sees the obvious signs that Anise is growing up, but his feelings for her are not so clear.

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on July 6.

KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 4

Written by Shotaru Ishinomori, Illustrated by Meimu.

Jiro, the teenaged boy who is really the unstable android Kikaider, finds himself unable to switch into battle mode while confronting the deadly robots created by the mad monk Futen. Salvation may come in the form of his prototype model. But Jiro dares not trust Code 01, who doesn't have a conscience chip ‹ making it a dangerously unpredictable ally!

194 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on July 12.

KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura.

A new teacher at Maron's school knows Maron really is the high-flying Kaito Jeanne! Furthermore, he claims to be her ally and proves it by using his own psychic powers to lead Maron to another demon-possessed victim. But he may not be as benevolent as he seems!

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on July 26.

VS. (VERSUS) VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada.

Sometimes it takes someone who has shared your dream to make it come true. Reiji is determined to become a professional violinist, but does he have what it takes to go the distance? His teacher -- the former prodigy Mitsuko -- is driving him hard. Reiji goes head to head with another gifted young artist, and the competition gets fierce. Meanwhile, a famous conductor takes a special interest in Reiji's progress.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on July 6.

SWAN VOL. 7

Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi

Aspiring 16-year-old ballet dancer Masumi moves closer to achieving her dreams! She has leapt ahead of her mentor and friend Sayoko, and now the pressure is on to win the lead in the latest competition. But her newest opponent has a surprising connection with Masumi's late mother. Can she stay focused on her goal, or will this unexpected link to her past prove to be too big a distraction?

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on July 19.

TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 6

Written and illustrated by Sanami Matoh.

The dramatic conclusion of the epic fantasy by the best-selling creator of Fake! As the agents of evil gather in anticipation of the Black Dragon's ultimate victory, Hiryu and the surviving members of the Dragon Family make a last stand against the forces of darkness. It's the end of the journey and the moment that all of Hiryu's training has prepared him for. But is victory worth the ultimate sacrifice?

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on July 26.

DC LIBRARY TITLES

ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER #3

Written by Michael Moorcock, art and cover by Walter Simonson.

The thrilling miniseries continues as Elric embarks on another dreamquest! This time, he must complete a trial to test his worthiness for the throne of Melniboné. But once Elric has proven himself, can he wrest control from the clutches of his rival: his scheming cousin Yyrkoon?

48 pages, $5.99, in stores on June 7.

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