Monday, May 15, 2006
DC COMICS FOR AUGUST
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #1
Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.
Join Matt Wagner as he revisits the early career of the young Batman in another adventure inspired by DC's Golden Age in this blood-curdling sequel to Batman and the Monster Men.
The Dark Knight is learning that there are more twisted faces of evil than those worn by the street criminals and mobsters of Gotham. Now, Batman must counter sinister machinations and new dimensions of wickedness as he confronts the hooded menace of the Mad Monk!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 23.
BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN TP
Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.
Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this new trade paperback collecting
the 6-issue mini-series. 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.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
CATWOMAN #58
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.
The life of Catwoman's child is in danger, and the only person who can save her is Zatanna. But how will Zatanna react when Catwoman needs her to alter more villains' minds?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON TP -- NEW PRINTING
Written by Mike W. Barr,
art by Jerry Bingham, cover by Andy Kubert.
A new printing of the classic work tying into the Batman story by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert, in standard comics size for the first time! When a terrorist achieves control over the weather, Batman teams with Ra's al Ghul. But Batman finds himself torn between stopping the ruthless terrorist and protecting al Ghul's daughter Talia, the woman who may be carrying his unborn child.
80 pages, $5.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
BATMAN #656
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Andy Kubert.
What do you get when you add one Batman, 50 Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in "Man Bats of London," Part 2 of the 4-part "Batman and Son."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 26.
DETECTIVE COMICS #822
Written by Paul Dini, art by J.H. Williams III, cover by Simone Bianchi.
When a young socialite is murdered, her grief-stricken uncle turns to the newly reformed Riddler to find her killer. No longer the villain of old, the Riddler has turned his brilliant brain to crime-solving, and to the surprise of both the police and Batman, he's actually good at it. Has Gotham's most pernicious puzzler turned over a new leaf, or is it all a cover for a darker scheme?
Prepare for twists, turns and betrayals every step of the way as Batman and the Riddler forge an uneasy alliance to track down the mysterious murderer!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 6.
BATGIRL: DESTRUCTION'S DAUGHTER TP
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Pop Mhan, Ale Garza, Andy Kuhn and others, cover by Tim Sale.
Learn the fate of Batgirl in this new trade paperback collecting Batgirl #65-73! Batgirl has known her father was the deadly mercenary David Cain -- but who was her mother? Her quest for truth brings her face-to-face with Lady Shiva and Nyssa. Will she find the answers she's looking for, or will she regret taking this journey?
224 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 20.
BATMAN: FACE THE FACE TP
Written by James Robinsonm art by Leonard Kirk, Don Kramer, Patrick Gleason and others, cover by Simone Bianchi.
It's One Year Later...and who is the mysterious vigilante who's been murdering Gotham's highest-profile villains? Find out in this new collection featuring the 8-part "Face the Face" saga from Detective Comics #817-820 and Batman #651-654! Batman must uncover the murderer's identity -- even as he finds himself in the unlikely role of protecting some of his oldest foes!
192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 6.
BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT TP
Written by Brian Augustyn, art by Mike Mignola, Eduardo Barreto and P. Craig Russell, cover by Mignola.
Presenting for the first time the adventures of the Victorian Era Batman in one 112-page edition! This volume includes the breakthrough Elseworlds specials Gotham by Gaslight and Master of the Future that pit the Dark Knight againt Jack the Ripper and a death-dealer from the skies over Gotham!
112 pages, $12.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #209
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
Part 3 of the 5-part "Darker Than Death." Is the hostage Batman risked everything to save already beyond his -- or anyone's -- help?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
MAN-BAT #5
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Mike Huddleston.
The mini-series conclusion! All roads have led to the secret hideout of Black Mask, where Kirk Langstrom faces a crucial turning point that will allow him to regain his humanity -- or lose it once and for all to the beast known as Man-Bat! And with Hush in the mix, Langstrom's chances for salvation are slim, even with Batman's help!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
NIGHTWING #123
Written by Bruce Jones, art by Robert Teranishi and Bit, cover by Jock.
There's a fire-throwing killer on the streets, targeting the few people Nightwing can trust. The race is on for Nightwing to stop the fires while dodging the bullets and spotlights of the NYPD!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
ROBIN #153
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.
Robin and the new Captain Boomerang take a thrill ride through Gotham's forgotten super-villain hideouts in a race against time to find an armed nuclear weapon!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Bill Finger, Ed "France" Herron, Gardner Fox and John Broome
Art by Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Sheldon Moldoff and others
Cover by Kane
The spotlight's on Batman in this volume featuring Detective Comics #327-342 and Batman #164-174! The Dynamic Duo take on some of their most enduring Rogues Gallery members, including Penguin, the Riddler, and the Outsider in these classic Silver Age stories from the era of famed editor Julius Schwartz!
552 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
SUPERMAN TITLES
SUPERMAN #655
Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
Halfway across the world from Metropolis lies a dark secret from another planet, one not even Superman may be able to contain. What is this threat, and why has a certain time-traveling magician taken interest?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
ACTION COMICS #842
Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, art by Pete Woods, cover by Dave Gibbons.
Part 2 of the stunning, DCU-spanning 3-part story. An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth, and Superman's on the list! When tossed in with heroes and villains alike, it'll be up to the Man of Steel to lead the charge against their interstellar jailers! Guest-starring Nightwing, Firestorm, Aquaman and more!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 30.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #29
Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
In Part 2 of "The Enemies Among Us," Hal Jordan goes mad just as space villains that once plagued the Green Lantern are attacking Earth. Superman and Batman look to the rest of the Corps for help, and instead find Kilowog gone rogue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
SUPERGIRL #9
Written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund.
A turning point in Kara's life as some of the missing time from One Year Later is revealed! When Kara returned from space, she found Paradise Island gone, Superboy dead and Superman powerless. Feeling very much alone, she found romance with someone that no hero will condone. Who is Supergirl's boyfriend?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY! TP
Written by Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns, art by Pete Woods and Renato Guedes, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.
It is One Year Later...and no one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel. In this collection featuring Superman #650-653 and Action #837-840, as Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever -- especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact!
192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 27.
SUPERMAN: INFINITE CITY SC
Written by Mike Kennedy Art and cover by Carlos Meglia
A softcover edition of the hardcover. Welcome to Infinite City, where futuristic technology and magic co-exist. But can Superman defeat his doppleganger, the Warden, so that he and Lois Lane may return home?
96 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 13.
DCU TITLES
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #2
Written by Gail Simone, art by John Byrne and Trevor Scott, cover by Ariel Olivetti.
Ryan investigates disappearances in Ivy Town and stumbles on the shambling creature M'ngalah and his deformed hordes! Meanwhile, one of The Waiting is given a version of the Atom's bio-belt and becomes the hyper-violent Dwarfstar! What's the connection between all these mysterious events in Ivy Town?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
52: WEEKS 9-12
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Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by various, backup feature by Waid and various, covers by J.G. Jones.
The series filling in the gaps of the DCU's lost year continues!
The story of the year continues in four more action-packed chapters of comics' only weekly superhero adventure! This month, get ready for the debut of three new characters that will create a powerful impact in the DCU...and change the face of 52 completely.
In Week 13, featuring art by Todd Nauck & Marlo Alquiza, it's the resurrection of Sue Dibny! But are the Elongated Man's ex-teammates here to help, or hurt? Plus, the origin of Elongated Man by Mark Waid and Kevin Nowlan!
In Week 14, with art by Dale Eaglesham and Art Thibert, Steel faces a turning point, and Montoya and the Question go international! Plus, the origin of Steel by Waid and Jon Bogdanove.
It's the death you never expected in Week 15, featuring art by Shawn Moll & Tom Nguyen! Plus, the origin of Metamorpho by Waid and Eric Powell.
Celebrate the nuptials of Black Adam and Isis in Week 16, illustrated by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose! Plus, the origin of Black Adam by Waid and J.G. Jones!
Week 17 features art by Chris Batista, Jack Jadson & Ruy Jose, and can be described in one word: Lobo! Plus, the origin of Lobo by Waid and Giffen.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30.
BIRDS OF PREY #97
Written by Gail Simone, art by Paulo Siqueira and Robin Riggs, cover by Jerry Ordway.
Concluding the 2-part story arc "Headhunting!" Black Alice is torn between good and evil. For which side should she use her magical abilities? As the Huntress and Black Canary pull her towards the Birds, powerful others are influencing Alice's darker tendencies.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
BLUE BEETLE #6
Written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers, art by Cully Hamner, cover by Duncan Rouleau.
A jaw-dropping secret about the Beetle's armor is revealed in this can't-miss issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
CHECKMATE #5
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Lee Bermejo.
Three candidates compete to become Black Queen's Knight in the sensational stand-alone tale "Selection."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
THE CREEPER #1
Written by Steve Niles, art by Justiniano & Walden Wong, cover by Justiniano.
He's back for the first time in a new 6-issue miniseries. TV pundit Jack Ryder -- whose successful show "You Are Wrong" continues to aggravate the nation -- runs afoul of a doctor who transforms him into a strange new weapon in Gotham's war on crime! The 21st century just got a little stranger!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #3
Written by Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson, art by Karl Kerschl, cover by Ken Lashley.
Who's giving the Flash a run for his money as the new hero of Keystone? Illustrated by guest artist Karl Kerschl!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 18.
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #28
Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Beginning the biggest Firestorm storyline yet: the 4-part "In My Father's House!" Firestorm investigates his girlfriend Gehenna's mysterious past -- and finds a new nuclear-powered menace -- as his family life turns to chaos! Is it all connected? And who is the other Firestorm?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
GREEN ARROW #65
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Part 1 of the new story "Away Game" -- a 3-part flashback explaining what happened to Ollie a year ago after he was left for dead with Mia and Connor. After making it to a desert island, the three lick their wounds and plan a return to full power!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Frank Thorne and Neal Adams, cover by Kubert.
Death stalks the skies above Europe once more in this second volume of The Enemy Ace Archives, reprinting the classic adventures of World War I German fighter ace Hans von Hammer from
the pages of Star Spangled War Stories from 1969 through 1976.
196 pages, $49.99, in stores on Sept. 6.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #3
Written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.
The explosive conclusion of the 3-part "To Be a Lantern!" On Oa, a murderer is brought to justice and a Lantern is laid to rest, while on Thanagar, a brave warrior's life is changed, perhaps forever.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
HAWKGIRL #55
Written by Walter Simonson, art and cover by Howard Chaykin.
Hawkgirl is torn by the sudden, mysterious return of Hawkman -- but facing off against the deadly and progressively more powerful Maww may just be enough to keep her from finding out their deadly connection!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 23.
ION #5
Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini and Jay Leisten, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.
Green Lantern and Ion -- side-by-side against one of their greatest foes! With the source of Kyle's strange behavior finally revealed, how will our heroes deal with the consequences? Meanwhile, on Earth, the outcome of one of Ion's recent battles has unexpected repercussions for Kyle's new friends.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
JONAH HEX #10
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Phil Noto.
In this gothic tale of horror and honor illustrated by artist Phil Noto, Jonah Hex finds himself at odds with the most ruthless, inbred family of killers he's ever come across. Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, two men and a pregnant woman end up in the wrong place at the wrong time -- and it's up to Jonah Hex to set things straight!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
JONAH HEX: A FACE FULL OF VIOLENCE TP
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Luke Ross and Tony DeZuniga, cover by Tim Bradstreet.
DC's legendary gunslinger returns in this action-packed collection featuring the first six issues of the acclaimed new series! The mysterious bounty hunter and thinking man's killer was a hero to some; a villain to others; and wherever he rode, people spoke his name in whispers.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 6.
JLA CLASSIFIED #26
Written by Steve Englehart, art by Tom Derenick and Mark Farmer, cover by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway.
Kicking off "Kid Amazo," a 5-part story written by Peter Milligan with art by Carlos D'Anda. Professor Ivo and Amazo have hatched an unusual experiment that just might mean the downfall of the JLA -- but could their experiment turn on them?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1
Written by Brad Meltzer, art by Ed Benes, two standard covers by Benes, variant cover by Michael Turner.
It begins here -- a bold new era for the World's Greatest Heroes. It's Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman...and the true roster of members who will become the new Justice League of America. Join us as we head into "The Tornado's Path." This issue will ship with two covers by Ed Benes, one featuring Green Lantern and Green Arrow and one featuring Superman and Batman. A variant cover by Michael Turner is also available.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
JSA CLASSIFIED #14
Written by Steve Englehart, art by Tom Derenick and Mark Farmer, covers by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway.
Parts 2 and 3 of the 3-part "Double Trouble!" In issue #15, Star Girl, Vixen and Gypsy attempt to raise the stakes, but they find themselves at the mangling paws of a Wildcat gone mad! Can these three fare any better than the rest of the JSA, or will Amos Fortune and the Gambler succeed in cashing in the young heroines' chips?
And in issue #16, the stakes are raised for one final battle for the villains' fun and profit. Will Stargirl and Wildcat, teamed with Vixen and Gypsy, be enough to turn the tables so the JSA can go home winners? Place your bets, folks!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9 and Aug. 23.
JUSTICE VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.
A new hardcover collectsthe first four issues of the best-selling maxi-series. The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert -- but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This first volume of three contains expanded character bios and sketches.
160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 13.
JSA: MIXED SIGNALS TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Keith Champagne, art by Don Kramer, Dale Eaglesham, Jim Fern and others, cover by Alex Ross.
Collecting JSA #76-81! Following the events of Day of Vengeance, the DCU's magic-based heroes are vulnerable -- and the ancient magician Mordru plans to take full advantage of the situation. Meanwhile, the fate of Atom Smasher is decided, the OMACs attack, and Green Lantern is drafted to help in an intergalactic war!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 20.
MANHUNTER #25
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Jesus Saiz.
The solo adventures of Kate Spencer come to a stunning conclusion -- but her new life as a dark hero has only just begun! Final issue.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
JUSTICE #7
Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.
With Green Lantern out of the way, Brainiac advances his plan! The Justice League meets in the Fortress to reconnoiter...and enlist the aid of Metamorpho and the Doom Patrol!
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Aug. 30.
INFINITE CRISIS HC
Written by Geoff Johns,
art by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis, Andy Lanning and others, new cover by Jimenez.
The 7-issue miniseries event that rocked the entire DC Universe in 2005-2006 -- a sequel to the epic Crisis on Infinite Earths -- is now collected in a hardcover collection!
OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting, and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth's three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. It's the DCU's darkest day, and long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe...at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again!
This exhaustive volume also contains every cover and variant produced for the project, annotations, character designs, excerpts from scripts, unused scenes, and much more!
264 pages, $24.99, in stores on Sept. 20.
IDENTITY CRISIS TP
Written by Brad Meltzer, art and cover by Rags Morales and Michael Bair.
Now available in a softcover edition! This volume collects 2004's evocative 7-issue miniseries that took all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good.
When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.
Bonus features for this edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales' sketchbook and more.
264 pages, $14.99, in stores on Aug. 16.
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1
Written by A.J. Lieberman,
art and cover by Al Barrionuevo and Bit.
Exploding from the pages of Brave New World, Martian Manhunter stars in his first solo adventure in over five years. This series will change the way you see the last son of Mars.
Since coming to Earth, J'onn J'onzz has strived to fit in with his adoptive people, even altering his appearance in order to not frighten Earthlings. And in that time, he has struggled between following the ways and customs of his people and becoming human.
But now everything he believed about his past has been shattered, and his tolerance for the failings of humanity is at an end. On a mission to seek the real facts about his past and his long-lost race, Martian Manhunter will stop at nothing to discover the truth about himself and the world he lives in!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
THE NEXT #2
Written by Tad Williams, art and cover by Dietrich Smith and Walden Wong.
The Iron Ring has sent the emissary called Sion to bring the Next back to their home for judgment and sentencing...but they can't go back without killing Monikka! And even Superman has a tough time going up against Sion...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 9.
OMAC #2
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Renato Guedes.
The last OMAC managed to escape Firestorm -- now he finds himself in Las Vegas, but still with a deadly mission to complete at the heart of the United States' military. Success in this mission will unleash an even greater danger, but what chance do any of Earth's heroes have against the One Man Army Corps?
And while the man who has become OMAC is far from the war machine that is OMAC, what hope does he have to prevent freedom's downfall when he doesn't even know the menace he carries inside him?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
OUTSIDERS #39
Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.
For these heroes, being an Outsider is in their DNA. But so are a few other things, as the team's about to learn!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Aug. 2.
THE SHAZAM! FAMILY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by various,
art by Mac Raboy, Al Carreno Marc Swayze and C.C. Beckm cover by Mac Raboy
A Golden Age Archive featuring the adventures of Captain Marvel, Jr. and the origin of Mary Marvel from Master Comics 23-32, Captain Marvel Jr. #1 and Captain Marvel Adventures #18! Plus, a foreword by comics historian P.C. Hamerlinck.
228 pages, $49.99, in stores on Sept. 28.
