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MONDAY, JULY 17, 2006DC COMICS FOR OCTOBERBATMAN TITLESALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #6
Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant cover by Miller.
Batman and Black Canary get down to business -- the business of criminal skull cracking! Things heat up in a storm-tossed shipyard as the pair hunts down the mystery man behind the murder of Dick Grayson's parents. Plus, Black Canary isn't the only of Gotham's fairer sex to be roused into action by the Dark Knight's war on crime!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
BATMAN #658
Written by Grant Morrison, art by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang, a cover by Kubert.
The shocking conclusion to the four-part "Batman and Son."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
DETECTIVE COMICS #824
Written by Paul Dini, art by Don Kramer and Wayne Faucher, cover by Simone Bianchi.
One of the Dark Knight's most ruthless foes returns to Gotham City ready to resume business and settle old scores in "Night of the Penguin." Both Batman and Bruce Wayne find themselves at odds with the dirty bird as Penguin feathers a new nest with lies, deceit and murder.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #3
Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.
The sinister Mad Monk continues to ensnare Gotham in sadistic and shadowy webs! To solve the supernatural mystery behind this new villain, Batman must first hit the city's criminal underbelly -- and hit it hard!
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 18.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #211
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
Part 5 of the 5-part "Darker Than Death." Nothing will prepare you for the twist in this tale of intrigue and kidnapping that could compromise even the Batman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
CATWOMAN #60
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.
Holly's in the slammer thanks to Catwoman's murder of the Black Mask! Selina's got to get her out, and fast. Problem is, there's a serial killer running amok in Gotham City -- and Selina helped put him there!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
NIGHTWING #125
Written by Marv Wolfman, with art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund and a cover by Andy Clarke.
Dick Grayson begins a new life and faces off with a new enemy. Raptor -- a powerful new foe with an arsenal of deadly weapons -- is wanted by the police and hunted by Nightwing. When he's found standing over a charred, dead body, the police call it murder, but Nightwing isn't sure. And even if it means an enemy goes free, Nightwing must uncover the truth!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
NIGHTWING: RENEGADE TP
Written by Devin Grayson, art by Cliff Chiang, Phil Hester, Brad Walker and others, cover by Hester and Ande Parks.
An explosive new volume collecting Nightwing #112-117, the final story arc before One Year Later! This tale continues the adventures of Dick Grayson's double life in Blüdhaven, guest-starring Lex Luthor, Deathstroke and Oracle.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 8.
ROBIN #155
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.
Robin finds his attempt to rescue kidnapped kids hampered by an inexperienced superhero. But this wannabe won't take no for an answer...and the results aren't pretty.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC
Written by Don Cameron, Bill Finger, Joe Samachson and Joe Greene, art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang and others, cover by Sprang.
The Golden Age of the World's Greatest Detective returns for a fifth volume! Reprinting the Dynamic Duo's adventures from Batman issues #17-20 (1943), this volume features the first stories illustrated by legendary Batman artist Dick Sprang as well as an introduction by comics historian Michelle Nolan.
216 pages, $49.99, in stores on Nov. 29.
GOTHAM CENTRAL: THE QUICK AND THE DEAD TP
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Michael Lark, Stefano Gaudiano and Kano, cover by Cliff Chiang.
A new collection featuring Gotham Central #23-25 and #28-31! Detective Renee Montoya investigates the disappearance of important evidence amid a gang war and travels to Keystone City in an attempt to unveil the truth about Officer Kelly's strange mutation.
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 1.
SUPERMAN TITLESACTION COMICS #844
DC released no creator or story information for this issue.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #1
Written by Joe Kelly, a
rt by Ed McGuinness, Ryan Ottley and Dexter Vines, over by McGuinness and Vines.
How did Superman and Batman discover each other's secret identities? Why was Deathstroke after Bruce Wayne on one of his earliest assignments? How do Ultraman and Owlman fit into this? And why are they all on a cruise into the Bermuda Triangle? The answers will shock and amaze in this far-out reimagining of one of the first meetings between the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
SUPERMAN #657
Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
Taken to a dark future, Lois and Jimmy bear witness to the end of civilization. In a world torn apart by natural disasters, where Lex Luthor and some of the most powerful supervillains rule humanity, not even Superman can save the world. Even worse, this dystopian future may be Superman's fault!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
SUPERGIRL #11
Written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund.
Supergirl joins the Outsiders, but does she have what it takes? Plus, meet the boy of Kara's dreams!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 3: ABSOLUTE POWER TP
Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
A new softcover collecting the blockbuster story "Absolute Power," originally presented in Superman/Batman #14-18! In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule Earth with an iron fist. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more!
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 8.
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 5 TP
Written by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman, art by Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Karl Kesel, P. Craig Russell and various, cover by Ordway.
The fifth collection of Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring Adventures of Superman #432-435, Action Comics #592-593 and Superman #9-10! Superman encounters the new hero Gangbuster, faces the menace of the Joker, teams up with Mister Miracle and Big Barda, and inadvertently becomes Metropolis's greatest menace!
208 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 15.
DCU TITLES52: WEEKS 22-25
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by various, backup feature sby Waid and various, covers by J.G. Jones.
The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!
WEEK 22: "Good news, sir. Your son Kon-El didn't die in the Crisis after all."
Plus, the Origin of Green Lantern by Waid, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos.
WEEK 23: "Look what these monsters did to your brother, Isis!
They deserve a slow death! Plucked apart like the insects they are!"
Plus, the Origin of Wildcat by Waid and Jerry Ordway.
WEEK 24: "You don't really know me, but I'm a big fan and ...well...
I wanted to invite you to ...to ...to join the new Justice League."
Plus, the Origin of Booster Gold by Waid and Dan Jurgens.
WEEK 25: "That's -- the Black Marvel Family?"
Plus, the Origin of Nightwing by Waid and George Pérez!
$2.50, in stores on Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25.
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #4
Written by Gail Simone, art by Eddy Barrows and Trevor Scott, cover by Ariel Olivetti.
Big trouble hits Ivy Town...namely Giganta! And the new Atom's in way over his head against such a monstrous adversary!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #46
Written by Kurt Busiek and Karl Kesel, art by Phil Winslade and Butch Guice, cover by Guice.
Kicking off an all-new 2-part story! King Shark may get along with young Arthur, but there's an Aquaman that King Shark never saw eye-to-eye with. Find out in this action-packed tale!
32 page, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS--ONCE & FUTURE TP
Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Butch Guice, cover by Carlos Pacheco.
Collecting the acclaimed Aquaman #40-45, this volume heralds a fresh beginning for a brand-new Aquaman, as he embarks on a quest for his missing father, discovers the fate of Atlantis, and confronts the terrifying King Shark and the mysterious Dweller as an undersea war breaks out.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 15.
THE ADAM STRANGE ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and Joe Giella, cover by Infantino and Anderson.
Reprinting the adventures of Rann's champion from Mystery in Space issues #66-80 (1961-62), this volume continues the adventures of one of DC's most beloved Silver Age icons, currently seen in 52! Plus, an introduction by Batman Begins producer Michael Uslan.
228 pages, $49.99, in stores on Nov. 8.
BIRDS OF PREY #99
Written by Gail Simone, art by James Raiz and Robin Riggs, cover by Jerry Ordway.
It's time for a change in the Birds' outfit -- and the writing is on the computer screen that at least one member of the team will be moving on. With issue #100 just around the corner, now seems the perfect time for a reality check.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
BLUE BEETLE #8
Written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers, art by Cully Hamner, cover by Duncan Rouleau.
Escaping his way-too-high visibility in El Paso, the Beetle hits the road looking for answers from the Scarab's original owner! But it ain't a road trip without a few speed bumps!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
CHECKMATE #7
Written by Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, art by Cliff Richards and Dan Green, cover by Jesus Saiz.
An original member of Suicide Squad returns! But there's more to it than meets the eye as this founding father's outnumbered by his own prey!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
THE CREEPER #3
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Justiniano and Walden Wong.
Dr. Kat's serum reveals even stranger effects, and it's up to the Creeper to protect Gotham from them!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #5
Written by Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson, art by Karl Kerschl, cover by Ken Lashley.
Past and present collide in a very public battle as the Flash's foe decides he wants the Speed Force for himself!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #30
Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle, Steve Sadowski and Keith Champagne, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Continuing "In My Father's House," the biggest Firestorm storyline ever! Professor Stein and the "other" Firestorm uncover information about the mystery villain that rocks Firehawk to her core! Meanwhile, an emotionally drained Jason Rusch pursues the enigmatic Gehenna to a fateful confrontation. It's all been building to this!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
GREEN ARROW #67
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Still on the island recovering from his wounds, Green Arrow and company are attacked by some of the world's most deadly mercenaries! Will this destroy Ollie's plans to return to -- and save -- Star City? And if not, who will remain by his side?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #5
Written by Dave Gibbons, with art and cover by Gibbons and Michael Bair.
Guy Gardner is helped by an unlikely savior in his battle against the bounty hunter Bolphunga. Meanwhile, in deep space, Lanterns pursue Thanagar's attackers and Mogo gives comfort. But all is not as it seems...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
GREEN LANTERN #15
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
Part 3 of "Wanted: Hal Jordan," guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow and Roy Harper! Wanted for murder and on the run, with John Stewart's life on the line, Hal Jordan struggles to clear his name once again. But who put a price on his head? And what do they want from Green Lantern?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
GREEN LANTERN: REVENGE OF THE GREEN LANTERNS HC
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis and others, cover by Simone Bianchi.
Collecting issues #7-13 of the monthly title! This volume features Hal Jordan teaming with Green Arrow to battle the demonic Mongul, and joining Batman for an encounter with the murderous Tattooed Man before learning that long presumed-dead Green Lanterns are still alive!
176 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 29.
HAWKGIRL #57
Written by Walter Simonson, art by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose, cover by Howard Chaykin.
Hawkgirl revisits the Rann/Thanagar war -- where she last saw Hawkman -- when a renegade soldier brings the war back to her on Earth!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
ION #7
Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini and Jay Leisten, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.
Ion returns to Earth! But with a mysterious cosmic entity monitoring him from afar, Kyle's and our planet may not be safe. The next chapter in the Ion saga starts here!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
JONAH HEX #12
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Paul Gulacy, cover by Luke Ross.
During a blinding snowstorm, a group of settlers are declared outlaws and have bounties placed on their heads. To defend themselves against these ruthless bounty killers, the settlers turn to one man for help: Jonah Hex!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
JLA CLASSIFIED #28
Written Howard Chaykin, art by Killian Plunkett and Tom Nguyen, cover by Plunkett.
Still deep under cover -- and violating a United Nations sanction -- the JLA infiltrates enemy lines and comes face-to-face with their meta-humans!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #3
Written by Brad Meltzer, art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope, cover by Michael Turner, variant cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.
The re-formation of the League continues, and one of the new members comes up against the latest -- and deadliest -- of the JLA villains: Dr. Impossible. And he's just one of the many sinister forces gathering to bring an end to the World's Greatest Super-Heroes!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
JSA CLASSIFIED #18
Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Part 2 of "The Venom Connection." Reluctantly partnered with the lunatic Bane, Hourman must confront his own addictions if he's to conquer the enemy at his side!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.
JUSTICE #8
Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.
The worst fears of the Justice League are realized, as the villains strike through those closest to the heroes!
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 25.
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #3
Written by A.J. Lieberman,
art and cover by Al Barrionuevo and Bit.
The truths that Martian Manhunter has lived his life by are being destroyed! As he discovers the truth behind the lies, everything about his life will change -- and when the humans responsible for the deceit try to reclaim their secrets from the Martian Manhunter, they will discover a fury the world has never seen before.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.
MYSTERY IN SPACE #2
Written by Jim Starlin,
art by Shane Davis, Matt "Batt" Banning, Starlin and Al Milgrom, cover by Davis and Banning.
Captain Comet turns himself in to the Hardcore Station authorities to report a murder -- his own! As the new Comet investigates his past, unknown enemies are hot on his trail and old acquaintances are filled with suspicion. Can Comet solve the riddle of his own unexpected existence before he shares the fate of his predecessor?
Plus, in the backup feature, things get weirder and weirder for -- you guessed it -- the Weird!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
THE NEXT #4
Written by Tad Williams, art and cover by Dietrich Smith and Walden Wong.
The fist of the Iron Ring, the otherdimensional enforcer known as Sion, threatens the new superhero team The Next -- and if they're threatened, Monikka's life hangs in the balance! Only Superman is strong enough to go mano a mano with Sion -- but is even his power enough?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
OMAC #4
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Renato Guedes.
Teenaged runaway Mike Costner is the last OMAC, and he's fighting the evil entity known as Brother Eye for control of his mind and body! Mike has only one person he can trust, a young woman named Vienna, but that means she's number one on Brother Eye's hit list!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
THE OMEGA MEN #1
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art and cover by Henry Flint.
A classic team makes an unexpected return to comics in a 6-issue mini-series. Convinced that all of creation is on the brink of cosmic apocalypse, the last remaining Omega Men begin a universe-spanning rampage of murder and destruction.
Pursued by every known league of interstellar justice, they are on the run and taking no prisoners! What is the mystery in space that One Year Later transforms these former freedom fighters into brutal terrorists? Climb on board for the controversial and head-spinning science-fiction odyssey that synthesizes intolerant zealotry, quantum mechanics, and all-out action!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
OUTSIDERS #41
Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.
An old foe returns with a new plan as the Outsiders' secret cover crumbles!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.
RUSH CITY #4
Written by Chuck Dixon,
art by Timothy Green II, cover by Jock.
A mysterious case of a missing twin doubles the danger for Rush when millions of dollars go up for grabs! Diego is up to his wheel wells in double ‹ and triple ‹ crosses, and it's going to take every ounce of horsepower he has to reach the finish line in one piece! Meanwhile, in the shadows, a very powerful man continues his quest to destroy Rush!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.
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