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MONDAY, JULY 17, 2006

DC COMICS FOR OCTOBER

BATMAN TITLES

ALL 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.

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SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION 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.

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DCU TITLES

52: 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.

SECRET SIX #5

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

The penultimate issue! Sick and tired of being hunted, the Six decide to turn the tables on their mysterious pursuer. Will they succeed, or will this just be a suicide mission?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

SEVEN SOLDIERS #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.

Does the debut of an incredible new superteam begin here...or is this the end of the line for the most bizarre group of heroes ever known? Fresh from their mini-series, seven unique and unlikely soldiers must join forces to save humanity from its own future! The only catch? They can never meet!

Klarion, Zatanna, The Manhattan Guardian, Bulleteer, Mister Miracle, Frankenstein and The Shining Knight return for the epic conclusion of the Seven Soldiers mega-series, as the apocalyptic threat of the Sheeda intensifies to a terrifying, unexpected climax.

Which of the Seven Soldiers will betray the others? Which two will cross paths? Who will find love at the end of the world? Who will change forever? Who will face the ultimate villain? And which Soldier will die?

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

SHADOWPACT #6

Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Cory Walker.

The Shadowpact confronts an arcane menace that has reduced their number -- right from the start! Say goodbye to Ragman and the Enchantress -- once the Wild Huntsman and his Hellhounds get through with them!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER VOL. 1 TP

Written by Joe Kubert, Bob Haney, Frank Robbins, Robert Kanigher, David Michelinie and Archie Goodwin, art by Kubert, Jack Sparling, Gerry Talaoc and others, cover by Ken Barr.

Assuming a wide variety of disguises to battle the Nazis, the Unknown Soldier plunges deep behind enemy lines in this 560-page black-and-white Showcase trade, collecting stories from his first appearance in Star-Spangled War Stories #151-190.

560 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #23

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

A 31st century blowout! Supergirl on Krypton? Shadow Lass running for Legion Leader? Plus an ending no one will see coming!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #1

Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello, art by Eric Battle, Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang, cover by Mike Mignola, variant cover by Neal Adams.

David Lapham and Eric Battle follow the weird and horrific exploits of the reborn instrument of God's wrath in a new 8-issue mini-series! As the personality of recently murdered Detective Crispus Allen recedes into the shadows, the strange entity known as the Spectre spans both interstellar cosmos and the crime-ridden back alleys of Gotham on his eerie quest to brutally punish those who choose to do wrong.

Plus, here begins the 6-part backup feature in which strange forces threaten to tear asunder the very fabric of the DCU's past, present, and future! Dr. Thirteen rounds up the unusual suspects -- Anthro, IŠVampire, Genius Jones, Primate Patrol, Gentleman Ghost, Captain Fear, Freedom Beast, Tracie 13 and others -- for an adventure by the team of Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

TEEN TITANS #40

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

In Part 3 of ³Titans Around the World,² the team meets the strange, mysterious and very cute Miss Martian. What's her secret? And how can she help the Titans?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #3

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Howard Porter.

Freddy Freeman barely makes it through his first task -- because he still has no powers! And the mysterious Council of Merlin has its own plans to make sure things stay that way for the young Marvel!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #4

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Daniel Acuña.

After a trial by fire in the Arizona desert, the Freedom Fighters find themselves on the run from the government that created them. And what will happen when Phantom Lady learns the horrible truth about her father, the newly elected president?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

THE WARLORD #9

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

The Warlord deals with the devastating death of the person closest to him! Will he muster the strength to exact terrifying revenge?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

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WILDSTORM TITLES


THE AUTHORITY #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Gene Ha, variant covers by Arthur Adams.

The WorldStorm rollout continues with the return of the most dangerous super-group on the planet.

Morrison and Ha deliver an unparalleled sense of drama and dynamic storytelling to The Authority that will leave readers gasping for breath. The first issue starts with a bang and goes up from there, reintroducing the team with intriguing new twists and revelations!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

DEATHBLOW #1

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Carlos D'Anda, variant covers by Stephen Platt.

The story of one man's journey of self-discovery -- and all the people he must kill along the way!

In a world marred by brutal warfare, unjustified nation-building and corporate greed, soldiers like Michael Cray -- code name: Deathblow -- run the risk of becoming lethal puppets. The real question is, who's pulling the strings?

Following a deadly mission, Cray is assumed dead by his superiors -- until it's discovered he's being held in a Middle Eastern prison. A daring commando raid rescues Cray, and the government will use any means to determine where his loyalties lie. This puts Deathblow on a dangerous road, unsure of who his real enemies are and of who he can trust -- including himself!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

GEN13 #1

Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Talent Caldwell and Matt "Batt" Banning, variant covers by J. Scott Campbell.

The life of a teenager can be a strange enough experience, but when super-powers are added to the mix things get a whole lot more confusing in a hurry! Meet Caitlin, Sarah, Roxy, Bobby, and Eddie ‹ outcast teenagers from different parts of the country who quickly learn they all have something in common: abilities far beyond those of their classmates! But what's the secret to these wonderful and scary powers, and what role do the nefarious Tabula Rasa and International Operations play?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

WORLDSTORM #1

Written by Gail Simone, Christos Gage and others, art by Neil Googe, Doug Mahnke and others, cover by Arthur Adams.

The WorldStorm has been unleashed, and this special edition will help fans get up to speed! This 32-page one-shot special includes two all-original, six-page stories that preview the soon-to-be-released StormWatch: Post-Human Division by Christos Gage and Doug Mahnke, and Tranquility, by Gail Simone and Neil Googe!

Also included in this book is a series of pinups accompanied by a host of valuable biographical information on WorldStorm teams and characters: The Authority, Wildcats, Gen13, Deathblow, The Midnighter and Wetworks.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

WETWORKS #2

Written by Mike Carey, art by Whilce Portacio and Trevor Scott, cover by Portacio and Richard Friend, variant covers by Michael Golden.

Monsters walk among us as the explosive new series continues! As Dane and company investigate a trio of mysterious killings in San Francisco, a werewolf cop is grilled for information. Meanwhile, the efforts to revive Mother One reach an unexpected conclusion.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 2 #1

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

Astro City returns with "Eyes of a Killer," the second story arc in the 16-issue Dark Age epic. The mean streets of Astro City in the 1970s are getting meaner, and Charles and Royal Williams are drawn deeper into the darkness. Against the background of Astro City's most turbulent decade, featuring the Street Angel, Black Velvet, The Apollo 11, Jack-In-the-Box and more, one brother is targeted for death -- while the other makes a discovery that could change their lives forever.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON TP

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sandra Hope, cover by Camuncoli and Gabriele Dell'Otto.

One of DC's mightiest champions explodes into the WildStorm Universe in this collection of the 9-issue miniseries! A stranger's odyssey through a world close to his own, but different in so many ways is chronicled in this epic tale. Will the WildStorm Universe ever be the same?

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

BATTLER BRITTON #4

Written by Garth Ennis. art by Colin Wilson, cover by Garry Leach.

Wing Commander Britton and Lt. Gilhooley are heavily outnumbered by Nazi fighters. Deep behind enemy lines without rations or a way home other than their feet, the two must use wits and cunning to survive. But will that be enough to sustain them after the lethal discovery they make?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

THE BOYS #4

Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Darick Robertson.

The dark new series heats up as Wee Hughie gets his first taste of action with the Boys when Butcher throws him into the deep end. Meanwhile, meet the planet's mightiest heroes, The Seven, and the young superheroine who would join them.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #5

Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Andy Smith.

Claw faces betrayal and must fight for his life! Will his strength, skill, and berserker fury be enough to save his life? Or could this be the end for Claw the Conqueror? Plus, the dark prophecy takes vicious, evil shape -- and Claw's role in it will astound!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

DESOLATION JONES #7

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Danijel Zezelj.

Kicking off "To Be in England," a 6-part story. A year ago, Michael Jones' former MI6 colleague John Asher sought sanctuary in the ex-spies' community inside the greater Los Angeles area. Today, Jones is hired to find out who killed John Asher the night before: a case that takes him into Hollywood, politics, sexual under-cultures, and the town 25 miles outside metropolitan L.A. where Philip K. Dick wrote his strangest books...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

EX MACHINA VOL. 4: MARCH TO WAR TP

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris, Tom Feister, Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, cover by Harris.

A shocking tragedy strikes an Iraq War protest in downtown Manhattan in this collection featuring Ex Machina #17-20! Plus, in the 2-part "Life and Death," superstar artist Chris Sprouse illustrates an adventure from Mayor Hundred's super-heroic past from Ex Machina Special #1-2!

144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

EX MACHINA #25

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

What does it take to be the bodyguard of a retired superhero? In this special stand-alone story, Mayor Hundred celebrates Bradbury, former sidekick of the high-flying Great Machine, now loyal chief of security to the most powerful man in New York City!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

MANIFEST ETERNITY #5

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

The war takes a dramatic turn as Tarkington unleashes the ultimate weapon of mass destruction on the enemy: a beautiful woman by the name of Skull! The epic adventure that follows the inter-stellar war between a culture of epic magic versus an empire of incredible technology continues!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #1

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by TBD, covers by Tony Harris, variant cover by Tim Bradstreet.

On the heels of the new DVD Special Edition of A Nightmare on Elm Street comes a terrifying new series! A fresh look at one of the most frightening horror icons of all time: Freddy Krueger! A new family has moved to the quiet town of Springwood and when night falls, the town quickly learn its horrible secret! Will this new family survive a new nightmare on Elm Street? Or can the tables be turned in the monstrous dream realm?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

NINJA SCROLL #2

Written by J. Torres, art and cover by Michael Chang, variant cover by Jim Lee.

The action-packed series based on the anime continues! Jubei has found himself in a mysterious village surrounded by long-dead enemies! As he slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together while fighting for his life, he comes to the horrifying conclusion that maybe he's not in a mysterious village at all...he could very well be stranded in one of the levels of hell!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

PLANETARY #26

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by John Cassaday.

Discover what it's all been building to! Jacob Greene is lost in space. William Leather is...not well. It all comes down to Elijah Snow and Randall Dowling -- the architect of Planetary vs. the mastermind of the 4 -- for the first and last time! Plus, one huge surprise.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

ROKKIN #4

Written by Andy Hartnell, art and wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis.

The long, dark journey to Demortia continues as Arness tries to secure the weapon that could be his salvation. But will he achieve his goal, or will the agents of Vulmax get to it first? Alliances are forged and broken in this double-crossing, ogre-decapitating, issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

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VERTIGO TITLES

THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 HARDCOVER

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran, cover by Dave McKean.

The Sandman, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right.

Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format. The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, The Absolute Sandman Vol. 1 collects issues #1-20 of The Sandman and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning The Sandman #19, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President and Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.

612 pages, $99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THE SANDMAN #1 SPECIAL EDITION

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg, cover by Dave McKean.

In celebration of The Absolute Sandman Vol. 1 HC, Vertigo re-presents the classic debut issue of The Sandman, completely recolored and priced at just $.50. This is the unforgettable issue the introduced the modern-day mythology of Morpheus, the Endless, and so much more.

This Special Edition presents the recolored version of the issue, as seen in The Absolute Sandman Vol. 1, along with ads spotlighting The Absolute Sandman and more. This promotionally priced issue is an ideal way for retailers to show off the new look of these groundbreaking stories and promote sales for the slipcased hardcovers.

48 pages, $.50, in stores on Oct. 25.

100 BULLETS #77

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

The major players continue on to Mexico, with one group arriving first with an offer that's hard to refuse. However, Dizzy, along with the three men who love her, has plans of her own. Will it be the Minutemen or the Trust that grows stronger, or will the Mexico Quartet go it alone?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

AMERICAN SPLENDOR #2

Written by Harvey Pekar, art by Dean Haspiel, Chris Samnee, Eddie Campbell, Richard Corben, Leonardo Manco, Chris Weston and Chandler Wood, cover by Haspiel.

Seven new stories from the ongoing adventures of the ultimate everyman, featuring an all-star roster of artists. Harvey battles rebellious toilet bowls, overbearing snowfalls and uncooperative eyeglasses, among other adversaries, in this ad-free issue.

32 pages, black and white, no ads, $2.99, in store on Oct. 4.

AMERICAN VIRGIN #8

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

Part 4 of the 5-part "Going Down." Adam Chamberlain has been raked through a thicket of emotion and finally stands toe-to-toe with the singular object of his immortal sadness. But with more than one life on the line, will Adam tighten the noose and get the vengeance he so desperately needs? Or will he answer to a higher power instead?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

DEADMAN #3

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by John Watkiss.

In part 3 of the 5-part debut story arc, a secret kept by Brandon's late father could explain Brandon's incessant interdimensional shifting -- as well as the mystery of his own apparent death -- as long as he can escape the relentless team of operatives bent on killing him a second time.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

DMZ #12

Written, art and cover by Brian Wood.

In this special stand-alone issue, Brian Wood supplies both script and art and gives readers an in-depth look at life, culture and the unique neighborhoods within the DMZ. Think of it as a tourist guide to one of the most dangerous destinations on Earth -- Manhattan, New York City...the DMZ.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

THE EXTERMINATORS #10

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

The calamitous conclusion of the 4-part "Insurgency." Nothing is more deadly than a militia of insects willing to kill themselves for a cause. The Bug-Bee boys discover that the cause is to turn man's own considerable waste products against him. And one Bug Brother will have to give his own life to hold back the rise of the roaches. For now.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

FABLES #54

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

Hansel has been selected by The Adversary to be his personal envoy to Fabletown. There's just one problem: Hansel is not a nice man. But someone has to free Baba Yaga and the captured Wooden Soldiers from the Woodland before the Empire's invasion of the mundy world can begin -- and Hansel's just the Fable for the job!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

THE FOUNTAIN SOFTCOVER

Written by Darren Aronofsky, adapted by Kent Williams, art and cover by Williams.

This fall, Darren Aronofsky -- the director behind such films as Pi and Requiem for a Dream -- releases The Fountain, his most ambitious movie yet. Now, in time for the film's debut, is the softcover edition of last year's The Fountain graphic novel, which earned artist Kent Williams an Eisner Award nomination for Best Painter.

An odyssey about one man's thousand-year struggle to save the woman he loves, The Fountain follows Thomas as he feverishly travels through three distinct eras: as a 16th century conquistador battling a fierce Mayan army, as a present-day scientist searching for a cure for his wife's mortal disease and as a future explorer seeking to uncover the secrets of a dying star.

The Fountain graphic novel is a sister-project to the film, which is released by Warner Bros. Pictures and Regency Enterprises and stars Tony-Award-winner Hugh Jackman and Oscar-winner Rachel Weis). Using the same story as its seed but stretched instead upon the limitless canvas of the comics medium, the graphic novel provides an insider's accompaniment to the movie, providing perhaps the ultimate "director's cut."

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

HELLBLAZER #225

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

Part 2 of Denise Mina's 5-part "The Red Right Hand." Constantine finds that reunions with old friends aren't all they're cracked up to be. But his new friends only lead him into more trouble as Chris Cole, tormented by the ghost of his murdered wife, rejoins John on a mission to save the city of Glasgow -- or kill everyone still living there.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

HELLBLAZER: EMPATHY IS THE ENEMY TP

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

Collecting novelist Denise Mina's (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood) take on the hard-drinking master of bad-luck magic from Hellblazer #216-222. When an ordinary man innocently uses an incantation, he turns to Constantine for help. But when an infamous Scottish occultist gets involved, Constantine discovers he has been cursed with empathy for his fellow man and realizes that the nightmare has just begun.

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

JACK OF FABLES #4

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Tony Akins and Andrey Pepoy, cover by James Jean.

The great escape is on! Jack's ingenious plan has reached fruition. All of the captive Fables are on their way, breaking out of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. But wait a minute -- this is one of Jack's schemes, so how can it possibly go well? Will our heroes win their freedom or will the insidious Mr. Revise and his army of evil librarians keep the Fables locked away forever?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

LOVELESS #12

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and, cover by Marcelo Frusin.

The shocking conclusion of the 4-part "Thicker Than Blackwater." With the sadistic serial murderer finally revealed -- as well as his high-level backers -- will Sheriff Wes Cutter dole out justice or revel in Blackwater's horrible fate?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 25.

THE OTHER SIDE #1

Written by Jason Aaron, art and cover by Cameron Stewart.

1968. The height of the Vietnam War. Two young men from opposite ends of the earth must drag themselves through Hell for the opportunity to kill one another.

The 5-issue mini-series following Bill Everette, a 19-year-old Alabama farm boy drafted into the Marine Corps whose only goal is to come home alive, and Vo Binh Dai, a 19-year-old Vietnamese farm boy who enlists in the People's Army of Vietnam, terrified only of failing in his duty to die bravely for his country.

Along the way, Private Everette encounters demonically vicious Parris Island drill instructors, talking maggots, voiceless ghosts, jaded grunts, man-eating pigs, maniacal rats, leeches that quote William Blake, a rifle that begs him to shoot himself and occasionally even the enemy. Vo Dai must undertake the long march south down the Strategic Trail, through black forests and bloody swamps, over pockmarked earth and fields of fire, past tigers and dragons and mounds of the dead, past exhaustion, beyond endurance. At turns, wholly fantastic yet always heartbreakingly realistic.

The Other Side is an epic tragedy about America's most haunting war. A surreal exploration of the Vietnam war from opposing viewpoints. A horror story about the horrors of war.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

TESTAMENT #11

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

A special standalone story reveals the hidden history of the most cryptic character in The Temple. Tyrone was once a beloved humanitarian who ran a profitable enterprise -- until his own god turned against him. Is he reliving the story of the Biblical Job? Or does Job still live today?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 18.

SWAMP THING: INFERNAL TRIANGLES TP

Written by Rick Veitch, Jamie Delano and Stephen Bissette, art by Rick Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, Tom Mandrake and others, cover by John Totleben.

Collecting issues #77-81 of the series that helped to lay the foundation for the Vertigo line, ths volume follows the Avatar of the Green and Abby as they prepare for the birth of their child -- only to have an alien intelligence rip the Swamp Thing away from his home just when he's needed the most. This collection also reprints the 41-page "Distant Cousins" story from Swamp Thing Annual #3, featuring the all-ape adventures of the DCU's most famous anthropoids.

176 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

Y: THE LAST MAN VOl. 8 -- KIMONO DRAGONS TP

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

Collecting issues #43-48, Kimono Dragons brings the hunt for Ampersand -- the monkey who could unlock the mystery of the male-killing plague -- to its explosive climax, as the last man on Earth and his companions finally reach Japan and discover the truth behind Ampersand's abduction.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

Y: THE LAST MAN #50

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

In the landmark 50th issue, the person, people or thing behind the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown is finally revealed! And with just ten more issues left, it's the beginning of the end...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

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JOHNNY DC TITLES

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #26

Written by Jai Nitz, art by Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty, cover by Dave McCaig.

Clayface was once Bruce Wayne's closest friend. Now he wants to be forever free of his past and only live as a villain. The mad doctor Hugo Strange wants to help the Clayface side, but Batman wants to bring his human side back. Who will win the battle for Clayface's mind?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 11.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #26

Written by Bill Williams, art Carlo Barberi and Zach Howard, cover by Ty Templeton.

Atlantis is under siege by living statues of titanic proportions! Who's causing this madness? Two of the JLA's greatest foes: Black Manta and Felix Faust!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 4.

KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #2

Written by Jesse Leon McCann, art by Min S. Ku and Jeff Albrecht, cover by Scott Jeralds.

It's Crisis for Krypto as he and Kevin travel to different dimensions! But will everyone they meet be just as friendly and helpful as the Super Pup himself?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 18.

TEEN TITANS GO! #36

Written by J. Torres, art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker, cover by Glen Murakami.

Celebrate the debut of an all-new Titan with a special cover by the cartoon series' producer and character designer, Glen Murakami! When there's trouble, you know who to call...but who does Robin call when the other Titans are in danger? This time he recruits Aqualad, Kid Flash, Speedy and...Wonder Girl!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 25.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #6

Written by Man of Action, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton, art by Dario Brizuela, Chris Cook, Mike DeCarlo and others, cover by Matt Jenkins and Mike DeCarlo.

Ben Tennyson is heating up the snowy slopes as only Inferno can! Plus, the Kids Next Door discover just how sinister math can be!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 11.

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #26

Written by Sean Carolan, Jen Moore, Frank Strom and Robbie Busch, art by Phil Moy, Chris Cook, Gary Fields, Mike DeCarlo and Scott McRae, cover by Robert Pope and DeCarlo.

Yumi wants new amps, but she's going to have to work for them! Also, the Powerpuff Girls face a cereal crisis!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 25.

LOONEY TUNES #143

Written by Sam Agro, Bill Matheny and Robbie Busch, art by Walter Carzon, Leo Batic, David Alvarez and others, cover by Scott Gross.

Marvin the Martian has studied all types of Earth creatures, but none have intrigued him more than Taz! Plus, is Sylvester a treat for Gossamer?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 4.

SCOOBY-DOO #113

Written by by Scott Peterson, art by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Tim Levins and others, cover by Pope and Scott McRae.

A visit with the Crypt-Reaper brings three stories of Mystery, Inc. guaranteed to make you cackle with comedic delight and tremble with terror in this spook-tacular Halloween issue! The Scooby gang come face-to-fang with the vampire, meet a mad scientist and his monster, and try to pacify a pointy pendulum!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 18.

MAD #471

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

Halloween hijinx as only the Mad Gang can deliver!

48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 4.

MAD CLASSICS #11

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 more.

96 pages, black and white, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 11.

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CMX TITLES

THE EMPTY EMPIRE VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Naoe Kita.

Rose -- a clone of the great Emperor Idea -- is reluctant to assume his position as the emperor's replacement. But when Idea's body is stolen and all hell is about to break loose, the Imperial Authorities have no choice but to force Rose to become the inspiring figurehead he was bred to be. A challenge from Migime, the man in possession of Idea's body, motivates Rose to rise to the occasion, though it means putting himself at great risk. Also, more is revealed about Ririka -- the imperial guard who has befriended Rose -- and her relationship with the departed Emperor.

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 8

Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi.

Trapped by a typhoon, Kayano and Takeru are forced to spend the night in a hotel together...alone. Upon their return, they have no choice but to tell Kayano's frightened mom where they¹ve been and deal with the consequences, but her reaction is the last thing they expected. Secrets are shared and revealed in a story that's a major turning point for this gripping romance.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

GALS! VOL. 8

Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii.

This is a big year for Ran and her Gal pals -- their last year of high school! But it starts out badly for Ran, as she misses a dodgeball tournament, is without a cell phone for a month, is annoyed to no end by the Freshman Detectives, and has to deal with a malicious rumor spread by the gossip group known as HEART. The word is that Ran stole Aya's boyfriend...and Aya believes it!

176 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 6

Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura.

The penultimate volume of Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne begins over 550 years ago in France, on the night before the real Joan of Arc's execution. Can Maron save her previous incarnation from being burned alive? After being betrayed and stripped of her powers by the back-stabbing Fallen Angel Finn, she's really in no position to save anyone. Grasping the severity of the situation makes Maron realize that she needs to reconcile with her parents and maybe even tell Chiaki how she really feels about him. If Maron can even make it back to the present, will she be in time?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

USASHI NO. 9 VOL. 9

Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi

Once again, Agent Nine has her hands full -- this time with a group of talented, rich, and hyper-intelligent kids whose idea of a good time is hacking into top-secret sites. The Omega Children live to make anyone less intelligent than they are miserable...and that's pretty much everyone. Their latest stunt is to hack into a manufacturer's mainframe; it's a piece of cake, right up to the moment terrorists tapping the same computer discover them! Now they're in so deep, it might be too late for even an Ultimate Blue agent to save the day.

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

OMUKAE DESU VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Meca Tanaka.

Hop on board with Madoka, as he shuttles more reluctant ghosts to the afterlife! This time, he assists the ghost of a stage-show "superhero" by giving him one last shot at a heroic performance. He also helps a beautiful high school English teacher, a friendless 11-year-old girl, and an old woman who lost something precious. And is a bunny suit about to be retired? Plus, two bonus stories by writer/artist Meca Tanaka!

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

TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari.

Takeru knows that his girlfriend's brother is infected by the mysterious entity Noize. Takeru is determined to protect Ichigo with his own hands, but who is watching out for him? Zen's older sister reveals the relationship between their family and Noize, but the omnipotent Noize is, as always, listening -- and doesn't like what it hears!

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

YOUNG MAGICIAN Vol. 6

Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima.

Traumatized by the horrible incident at the hospital, Ibuki decides to leave town to live with distant relatives. While recuperating in Kyushu, he's reunited with Carno -- but when will they realize there's a new plot to capture them? Meanwhile, the time has come for the Holy Knights to carry out their secret ritual...but is anyone ready for what this mysterious miracle will bring?

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 22.






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