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MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006

DC COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN/THE SPIRIT

Written by Jeph Loeb and Darwyn Cooke, art by Cooke and J. Bone, cover by Cooke.

Will Eisner's legendary hero The Spirit returns for a monumental meeting with the Dark Knight in this special one-shot. When the American Criminologist Association holds its annual convention, its members are unaware that America's criminals are holding a gathering of their own. And when Batman's rogue gallery joins forces with the Spirit's colorful criminals, things can only get worse!

With dozens of villains on the loose and the nation's security at stake, two very different crimefighters must come together to save the day. Guest-starring just about everyone from the supporting casts of both comic-book icons -- including Robin, Catwoman, the Joker, Ebony, P'Gell, Commissioner Dolan and more -- this is an historic comics event!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #5

Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant cover by Miller.

The Batman puts Dick Grayson to the ultimate test, and the orphaned aerialist must make a difficult choice before becoming Robin, the Boy Wonder! This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee and Scott Williams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Frank Miller, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

BATMAN #659

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Andy Kubert.

After the shocking events of Batman #655, in which the Joker was shot point-blank in the face, the Clown Prince of Crime makes his triumphant return to Gotham to wreak havoc on the city and take his revenge on Batman! And as citizens of Gotham City will soon discover, the Joker's reappearance is no laughing matter.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

DETECTIVE COMICS #825

Written by Royal McGraw, art by Marcos Marz and Luciana del Negro, cover by Simone Bianchi,

The enigmatic Doctor Phosphorous is back. Alex Sartorius was believed to be dead, but rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated! Now more powerful than ever, Doctor Phosphorous seeks to enact revenge on crime boss Rupert Thorne and only one man can stop his reign of terror: The Batman.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #4

Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.

! Howling creatures of the night, gothic hideouts and sinister death traps -- these are the machinations of Gotham's latest scourge: the Mad Monk! A young Dark Knight Detective will soon discover that some horrors defy scientific analysis and methodological investigation!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 8.

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #212

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Steve Scott and Nathan Massengill, cover by Cliff Chiang.

An offbeat, stand-alone Batman tale. Where can a young man take a hot date that isn't clichéd? How about a crime scene on the rooftops of Gotham, to witness a Batman sighting?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

CATWOMAN #61

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.

Time for Catwoman to start worrying about the bomb! A madman with a head full of film trivia has his finger on the button of an improvised nuke! Catwoman's the only one who can stop the Film Freak before he turns Gotham City into an apocalyptic soundstage!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

NIGHTWING #126

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, cover by David Michael Beck.

Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the Raptor from the police and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him. Plus, Dick Grayson is still having trouble finding a job!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

ROBIN #156

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.

On a Gotham rooftop in the dead of night, a life hangs in the balance for Robin to save...and not all the punches, kicks or utility belt weapons in the world can help him.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

HUNTRESS: DARK KNIGHT DAUGHTER TP

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Joe Staton, Steve Mitchell, Bob Layton, Bruce Patterson and others, cover by Brian Bolland.

The first solo appearance and a run of backup adventures of the Huntress -- the daughter of Earth-Two Batman and Catwoman -- are finally collected in this special volume featuring a stunning cover by Brian Bolland! This volume includes stories from DC Super Stars #17, Batman Family #18-20 and Wonder Woman #271-287, #289-290 and #294-295.

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

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SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #844

Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, art and cover by Adam Kubert.

The explosive return of Bizarro threatens the future of Krypton's last son as Clark Kent and Lois Lane make one of the most heartbreaking decision of their lives. Plus, what does Lex Luthor have to do with all of this?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

SUPERMAN #658

Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

In a horrific future where heroes, villains and lunatics are fighting to the death for what's left of the world, Superman finally returns! But can even he save the planet? And which threat from this future is coming back to haunt the past?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

SUPERGIRL #12

Written by Joe Kelly, art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund, cover by Amanda Conner.

It's Supergirl vs. the League of Assassins and Batgirl! Cassandra Cain has something that creates a weakness in Kara -- but what is it? Plus, more on Supergirl's new -- and deadly -- boyfriend!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #31

Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Lex Luthor enlists Batman to raid Superman's Fortress of Solitude in the hope of stopping the alien madness that has gripped all the outworlder heroes, but he must evade a Titan and get help from an unlikely Justice Leaguer!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1

Written by Darwyn Cooke, art and cover by Tim Sale.

The first 6-part story arc in a brand-new ongoing Superman series. Superman Confidential tells stories from key moments in the history of Superman. First up: the secrets of Kryptonite! Witness Superman's first encounter with the radioactive chunks of his home planet and learn how it changed his life.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 TP

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

A gorgeously illustrated softcover volume collecting Superman #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace -- including the love of his life, Lois Lane -- only to find that he may be responsible!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD VOL. 2 TP

Written by Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, Greg Rucka and others, art by Curt Swan, Frank Miller, Matthew Clarke and others, cover by Alex Ross.

A second collection of Superman's greatest adventures, reprinting several classic tales of Superman's battles between Luthor, Brainiac, Mr. Mxyztplk, and more! Features stories from Superman (first series) #130, #132, #141, #167, #233, #400, Superman (second series) #2, and Adventures of Superman #500, #638.

192 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

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DCU TITLES

52: WEEKS 26-30

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by various, backup features by 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 26: "How altruistic can you be when you're funded by LexCorp?" Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett.

WEEK 27: "It's Jean Loring. Sue's murderer." Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes.

WEEK 28: "Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado's gone walkabout." Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham.

WEEK 29: "Th-th-they're going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl's going to kill me." "That's -- the Black Marvel Family?" Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland.

WEEK 30: Get ready for the story you never expected! "Batman...No More" -- a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and...Batwoman?!

$2.50, in stores on Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29.

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #5

Written by Gail Simone, art by Eddy Barrows and Trevor Scott, cover by Ladronn.

The Atom is forced to leave Ivy Town unprotected to strike at the sub-atomic Waiting homeworldŠonly to be stopped by the vicious and villainous Dwarfstar! Worst of all, Dwarfstar reveals that both of them are wearing belts that are ticking time bombs...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #47

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

While King Shark and young Arthur Curry are comrades-in-arms today, there was once an Aquaman whom that snaggle-toothed warrior found himself at odds with! The saga continues, with guest appearances from Mera and Vulko!

32 page, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

BIRDS OF PREY #100

Written by Gail Simone, art by Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood, Paulo Sequiera and Robin Riggs, cover by Jerry Ordway.

It's time to bring in new blood! Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds Of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? Plus, a backup story following Black Canary and her new role in the DCU!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

BLUE BEETLE #9

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

The Beetle's back in El Paso, and his best friends are rolling out the welcome mat! Sort of.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

THE BLUE BEETLE: SHELLSHOCKED TP

Written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers, art by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Cynthia Martin and Phil Moy , cover by Rouleau.

Collecting The Blue Beetle #1-6! Tearing its way through the events of Day of Vengeance and Infinite Crisis, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian: teenager Jaime Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don't get one without the other.

144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

CHECKMATE #8

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 Nov. 15.

THE CREEPER #4

Written by Steve Niles, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Justiniano.

Batman guest stars as the Creeper investigates an abandoned, Alcatraz-like prison called the Gotham Tombs. Plus, if Ryder misses an episode of "You Are Wrong," will Vera take Jack's job? Get ready for a serious dose of Creeper-style monsters and mayhem!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #6

Written by Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson, art and cover by Ken Lashley.

"Lightning in a Bottle" concludes with a duel to the death on Keystone Bridge!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #31

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

The penultimate chapter of ³In My Father's House!² The mystery villain's plan is revealed -- and it's a plan that stretches throughout the DCU. But as Firestorm races against the clock to stop him, Firehawk holds a secret that may lead to nuclear armageddon!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

GREEN ARROW #68

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

It's the end of Ollie's training just before he returned to Star City -- and at more than full strength! But at what cost -- and with whom at his side?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON'S BLOOD #1

Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Derec Donovan.

An archery contest beckons Oliver Queen's bow-bending son Connor Hawke to the far end of the globe. Accompanied by his old pal Eddie Fyers, Connor accepts the invitation. But a much darker game is afoot, and Connor's life will never be the same!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #6

Written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Gibbons and Michael Bair.

Hunting kidnappers in a strange city, Guy Gardner finds his greatest enemy is the city itself. On the planet Korugar, a Lantern faces hatred and rejection and, across the cosmos, another Lantern's heart is broken.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

GREEN LANTERN #16

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Part 4 of "Wanted: Hal Jordan," guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! A fugitive on the run for murder, Hal Jordan must find the man who holds the key to his innocence: John Stewart. But what happens if John's cover is blown? And what bizarre alien presence has he discovered? Plus, more on the Guardians' mysterious mission.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC

Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome, art and cover by Gil Kane and Syd Greene.

The Silver Age adventures of one of DC's greatest heroes continue in Volume 6 of The Green Lantern Archives. Reprinting Green Lantern #39-47 (1965-1966), this volume includes the classic Hal Jordan GL stories "The Secret Origin of the Guardians," "The Other Side of the World" and "Green Lantern Lives Again!"

240 pages, $49.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #1

Written by Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Chaykin.

On the fringes of the Rann-Thanagar War, G'Nort of the Green Lantern Corps must find an arbiter to broker a peace deal! What neutral part does he find? None other than Guy Gardner!

WaitŠGuy? Peace? Neutral?

48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

HAWKGIRL #58

Written by Walter Simonson, art by Joe Bennett, cover by Howard Chaykin.

Hawkgirl may have reached the end of the line, when a refugee from the Rann-Thanagar War shows her the only way out of his makeshift cage/prison could be in a body bag!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

ION #8

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

Kyle visits a remote world of barbaric splendor, intending to make amends for the destruction they believe he caused. But Kyle finds himself confronted by drawn swords and a very angry princess! And the cosmic being who's been watching from the wings makes his move!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

JONAH HEX #13

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Jordi Bernet.

Part 1 of a horrifying 3-part tale never before told: the weird Western origin of Jonah Hex, illustrated by European comics legend Jordi Bernet!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

JLA CLASSIFIED #29

Written Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Killian Plunkett and Tom Nguyen.

Part 4 of the 6-part "Sacred Trust." The JLA sinks deeper and deeper undercoverŠuntil their cover is blown wide open on the battlefield -- leaving their mission against two warring armies of metahumans a failure!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4

Written by Brad Meltzer, art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope, cover by Michael Turner, variant cover by J.G. Jones.

Continuing "Tornado's Path" as the true mastermind behind the latest threat to the League is finally revealed! And an old friend reappears.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

JSA CLASSIFIED #19

Written by Scott Beatty, art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair, cover by Ari..

Part 1 of the 2-part "Skin Game." The stolen body-part market is booming in the metahuman world, as a series of mysterious "thefts" involving the enhanced working "parts" of various metahumans draws the interest of Dr. Mid-Nite himself!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #4

Written by A.J. Lieberman, art and cover by Al Barrionuevo and Bit.

The Martian Manhunter and his new allies are under attack from all sides! It's up to J'ohn to keep the peace between the humans he has sworn to protect and the last remnants of his long-lost Martian civilization.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

MYSTERY IN SPACE #3

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Shane Davis, Matt "Batt" Banning, Starlin and Al Milgrom, cover by Davis and Banning.

The mystery surrounding Captain Comet intensifies with interstellar urgency, and a hero must test the limits of his newfound power! Hardcore Station was supposed to be the shadowy corner of the galaxy where you go when you don't want to be found -- but Comet has unknown enemies around every corner! Plus, The Weird continues his odyssey!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THE NEXT #5

Written by Tad Williams, art and cover by Dietrich Smith and Walden Wong.

A showdown between Superman and Sion! Metron warns that the entire Metaverse is threatened! Monikka Wong and her other-dimensional companions are caught between the Fist of the Iron Ring and the end of everything!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

OMAC #5

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Renato Guedes.

The return of Brother Eye! The young man trapped in the last OMAC is humanity's last hope, but with Brother Eye up and running, the creation of more OMACs can't be too far behindŠ

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THE OMEGA MEN #2

Written by Andersen Gabrych, art and cover by Henry Flint.

Hot on the stardust trail of the oldest artifact in the universe, the Omega Men crash land on earth -- dragging with them the battling Spider Guild, L.E.G.I.O.N., and a mysterious female alien. Only one thing stands in the way of a planet-wide cosmic doomsday: the heroes of Earth!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

NEW TEEN TITANS: TERRA INCOGNITO TP

Written by Marv Wolfman, art and cover by George Pérez and Romeo Tanghal.

An amazing new volume collecting New Teen Titans #28-34 and New Teen Titans Annual #2! Tara Markov is rescued from kidnappers by Changeling. Thus begins her quest to use her powers over earth and gravity for good, and join the team as Terra. Does this obnoxious young powerhouse have what it takes to be a team player?

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

OUTSIDERS #42

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

The team gets back on the grid just as Sivana takes an entire city right off it!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

RUSH CITY #5

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Timothy Green II and Rick Magyar, cover by Jock.

Rush gets an offer he can't refuse -- or outrun! When a gangland massacre paints the streets red, Diego locks into a death race with the mob, the Feds and a mafia don who's most likely insane!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

SACHS AND VIOLENS TP

Written by Peter David, art and cover by George Pérez.

Juanita Jean Sachs is a model-turned-crusader. Ernie "Violens" Sachs is a war-scarred photographer with major anger management issues. Cross them at your own risk.

They are two people who battle some of the greatest evils of our society: Pornography. Murder. White Slavery. Religious fanaticism. And why do they do it? Because they get an erotic charge from risking their lives.

Sachs and Violens created a sensation when their miniseries first debuted in 1993. Now, for the first-time ever, the saga is collected in a single volume, with a new cover by Pérez and an introduction from David.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

SECRET SIX #6

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

The final issue! The Secret Six take on Vandal Savage in his mountain lair, and not all will live to tell the tale! You can't miss this one!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

SHADOWPACT #7

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

Dr. Gotham has ordered the destruction of the Shadowpact! Ragman and the Enchantress have been transformed into HellhoundsŠand the new supervillain team known as the Congregation could outnumber even the JLA!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #24

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

The team struggles against a Legion of Super-Powered Villains that may be connected to the mysteries surrounding Supergirl. Plus, the return of a Legionnaire you never thought you'd see again. And just who is Tarik the Mute?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #2

Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello, art by Eric Battle, Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang, cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

Old habits die hard -- even for a dead cop. Detective Allen thinks the case is closed when a slumlord and his deranged murderer get what's coming to them at the hands of his alter egoŠthe Spectre! But he's in for big surprise when the cosmic authority over crime, guilt, and punishment mysteriously continues to haunt the wretched Gotham tenement. Plus, more of Dr. Thirteen!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

TEEN TITANS #41

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

The explosive "Titans Around the World" story concludes with the team finding Raven! Will she bring back a Titans who died?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #3

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

Magic hits the Middle East as the trials continue for young Freddy Freeman. Freddie's still striving to earn back the full power of Shazam, while the Counsel of Merlin's own candidate for the power, Sabina, sabotages Freddy at every turn!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP

Written by Dennis O'Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliott Maggin, art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, Dick Giordano and others, cover by Bob Oksner.

This edition collects all of the new stories from Shazam! #1-35 (1973-1978)! The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Capt. Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society of Evil!

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

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #5

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

The covert agency SHADE unleashes a new metahuman threat that leaves the Freedom Fighters powerless! Can Uncle Sam save his team from certain doom?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

THE WARLORD #10

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Phil Winslade.

The Warlord encounters a diabolical temptress who is not at all what she seems! Final issue.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 20 HC

Written by Will Eisner, art and cover by Eisner.

Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in Will Eisner's The Spirit Archives Vol. 20, collecting the Spirit Sections from January 1 to July 2, 1950 and featuring such classic stories as "Sand Saref," "Sammy and Delilah" and "The Good Old Days."

196 pages, $49.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

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WILDSTORM TITLES

RED MENACE #1

Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo and Adam Brody, art by Jerry Ordway and Al Vey, cover by Ordway, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Red Menace is a story of heroes and the corrupt leaders they must take a stand against!

Los Angeles, 1953: Home to bent cops, smooth criminals, and curvaceous starlets; where the glamour and wealth of Hollywood and Beverly Hills collide with the crime and grit of Chinatown. Amidst this startling contrast, American ideals are under siege by Joseph McCarthy and the H.U.A.C. trials, rooting out communist threats where ever they may lie -- even in the ranks of the super heroic! Can there be any doubt about the loyalties of L.A.'s greatest and most patriotic hero, the Eagle? America is about to find out the hard way!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

STORMWATCH: PHD #1

Written by Christos N. Gage, art and cover by Doug Mahnke, variant covers by Trevor Hairsine.

Originally a U.N. crisis intervention force with a global reach, StormWatch suffered a very visible and crippling blow following a catastrophe in New York City. With their limitations now exposed, facing budget cuts and internal gutting, former Weatherman Jackson King is tasked with a near-impossible mission: develop new methods of superpowered-being apprehension and containment on a shoestring budget. Gone are the fancy orbital satellites and matter-teleportation services, traded for a dingy office staffed with second-rate heroes and former villains to combat the growing crisis of post-human threats. Does humanity -- and this Post Human Division -- stand a chance?

32 pages $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

MIDNIGHTER #1

Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, variant covers by Michael Golden and Sprouse.

The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him though the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

WILDCATS #2

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant covers by Erik Larsen and Lee.

A deadly super-villain escapes from a prison space station -- by leaping to Earth. The Wildcats must use all their cunning, strength and brains in order to capture him and still maintain their covert status quo. All goes according to plan, except for one little hiccup -- he kills them all on live television!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

DEATHBLOW #2

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Carlos D'Anda, variant cover by J.G. Jones.

Michael Cray, a little worse for wear, is back in the United States and the government's keeping a tight leash on him. His next mission: spend time with his family. Will a little rest

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

GEN13 #2

Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Talent Caldwell and Matt "Batt" Banning, variant covers by Ed McGuinness and Sandra Hope.

The new mysteries of the teenage super-team unfold. Following the manifestation of their powers, the kids find themselves at the mercy of I.O. and their ³doctors.² But what's the ultimate motivation for the battery of tests and experiments being performed on the kids? Is there have any hope of escape? And how does John Lynch play into everything?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

WETWORKS #3

Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend, variant cover by Jason Pearson.

The tension mounts as Dane, Red and Ab-Death investigate another gruesome crime scene and make a frightening discovery ‹ which soon leads them to a nasty encounter with the cause of the carnage! Meanwhile, Ashe and the recently revived Mother-One embark on a rescue mission. But most importantly, what is the secret of the Blood Box?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #2

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

Who is The Emissary? What is his message for the world, and how is this cosmic being linked to the Apollo Eleven? Even as cosmic concerns rock the world, more private ones rock the city.

Astro City's biggest, most dramatic epic continues as the gangwar erupts and Charles and Royal are both caught up in it. As one brother's life begins to fall apart, the other finds success, bringing him deeper and deeper into danger. And the arrival of Jitterjack, the Divided Man, brings a face from the past into the brothers' lives -- which will spin them further and further into the Dark Age.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

BATTLER BRITTON #5

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

The smashing conclusion to the epic battle tale! Deep behind enemy lines, Battler and Gilhooley make a terrifying discovery: a huge encampment of Panzer Tanks. Now they must somehow get word to their squadron and cause as much damage as possible without being captured or killed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THE BOYS #5

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

The Teenage Kix have learned who was responsible for their recent public relations nightmare -- and it's payback time! But things won't go as planned for either side, as Hughie must cope with the horrors of war.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #6

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

It's Claw vs. Claw! The blood-soaked hero finally comes face-to-face with the gruesome reality of the prophecy -- and it's a battle to save all humanity in this senses-shattering issue! Does he have the strength to overcome an evil version...of himself? Final issue.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

MANIFEST ETERNITY #6

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

Witness the horrific origin of one of the series most popular and enduring characters: the 8-year-old Captain Rave! Find out how Earth's ultimate weapon had her first introduction to the minions of Magewhole, and what drives her to destroy this relentless enemy! Final issue.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

A MAN CALLED KEV #4

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Carlos Ezquerra, cover by Glenn Fabry.

It's a duel to the death as Kev and his mate Danny battle a truckload of mercs and one nasty ninja! Even with a man-eating tiger on their side, do these former S.A.S.ers have a chance at success?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #2

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Kevin West, cover by Tony Harris.

Freddy Krueger has returned to haunt Springwood in this terrifying new series! As the monster stalks the dreams of the new family, a mysterious little girl keeps appearing in the dreams and foiling Freddy's murderous fun. What secret does she hold? And does a former Army Ranger, trained in sleep deprivation and Zen techniques, stand a chance against the this evil master of dreams?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #1

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Wesley Craig, cover by Lee Bermejo, variant cover by Tim Bradstreet.

To coincide with the release of New Line's Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, get ready for the debut of a frightening new series that will explore the mystery that surrounds Travis County and the horrific Hewitt family! A tale of unparalleled terror and unique insight into small-town America.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

NINJA SCROLL #3

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

Jubei is putting together the pieces of the mystery of his "new" surroundings -- with the help of a long-dead ally: the ninja Kagero! Can he escape this strange new reality -- or will he be stranded there forever?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

ROKKIN #5

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

Arness and Evy's epic journey kicks into high gear as they outrun a band of assassins who have been dispatched from Demortia itself. With the price on their heads growing higher by the day, will Arness and Evy be able to trust their lives and secrets with anyone? Or even each other?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

WRAITHBORN TP

Written by Marcia Chen, art by Joe Benitez, Joe Weems and Victor Llamas , cover by Benitez and Weems.

A lavishly illustrated volume collecting the 6-issue mini-series, Melanie Moore was an ordinary high school girl with a regular life, until she unexpectedly became the sole possessor of the ancient power of the Wraithborn. Now she must fight for her life as little by little she gains the knowledge to wield this mighty power -- and possibly save the world at the same time!

168 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

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VERTIGO TITLES

CROSSING MIDNIGHT #1

Written by Mike Carey, art by Jim Fern and Rob Hunter, cover by J.H. Williams III.

In modern-day Japan, Kai and his twin sister Toshi are born on opposite sides of midnight. But that casual line in time will have disastrous effects on their lives: Their friends will go missing; commonplace knives will hide deadly secrets; and Kai and Toshi will have to save themselves and their entire family from their own horrible destinies.

Set in contemporary Nagasaki, Crossing Midnight taps into Japanese and Korean horror to mix the mythology of The Sandman with the fantasy of films like Hayao's Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Together, Mike Carey and Jim Fern come up with flights of fantasy tethered to a reality where children are stolen, innocence corrupted, and where two teenagers will have to stare down bizarre beings capable of very visceral terrors.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

100 BULLETS #78

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

Now that all the major players are south of the border, the real trouble is only beginning. And with that many dangerous characters in one setting, it certainly won't be a relaxing trip to Mexico for all involved.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED TP

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

The noir masterpiece continues in 100 Bullets Vol. 10: Decayed, collecting issues #68-75 of the Vertigo series. Following Lono's ascension to warlord for the houses of the Trust, the last remaining Minutemen are activated as the players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war.

192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

AMERICAN SPLENDOR #3

Written by Harvey Pekar, art by Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary, Steve Vance, Hunt Emerson, Josh Neufeld, Zachary Baldus, Ty Templeton and Gary Dumm, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

From the streets of Cleveland, Harvey Pekar creates a portrait of everyday life spanning decades past to the not-too-distant future. Childhood fistfights, early morning medical worries and the unsettled demographics of Pekar's venerable city come together in these eight all-new, ad-free stories, illustrated by some of the most inventive artists in comics.

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in store on Nov. 1.

AMERICAN VIRGIN #9

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

The epilogue to "Going Down" spins American Virgin into all-new territory. Adrift in a sea of seething sexuality, sworn virgin Adam Chamberlain is out of his element, out of his comfort zone, out of time, and from the looks of things, close to coming out of the closet. But why isn't he running away from the land down under and its string of temptations? His one true love, Cassie, thinks she knows the answer...but she's dead...isn't she?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

DEADMAN #4

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

Part 4 of the 5-part debut story arc. Scott forces Brandon to confront a series of possible realities, dimensions where death is far from the worst fate. While back in this reality, the bomber-jacketed assassins try to show Brandon and Sarah that getting killed is about as real as it gets.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

DMZ #13

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

Artist Riccardo Burchielli returns for the 5-part ³Public Works² story arc. Now that he's a free agent after severing his contract with Liberty News, Matty goes undercover as a day laborer on various construction sites around the city. And it doesn't take long before he stumbles on some shady business with Trustwell, Inc., the corporation behind most of the reconstruction.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

THE EXTERMINATORS #11

Written by Simon Oliver, art by Mike Hawthorne, cover by Philip Bond.

Part 1 of the 2-part "Brother #38," featuring guest art by Mike Hawthorne. The mysterious Dr. Saloth reveals an unexpected romantic side as he courts his would-be soul mate, Professor Neal, with some dining al fresco amongst the vermin of the evening. But that's not all he reveals, as Neal awakens hideous secrets from Saloth's long-buried past.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

FABLES #55

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

The Homelands' conference is wrapping up and the drums of war are beginning to sound. It looks like insignificant Pinocchio is the only one who can stop it -- if he can convince the others to stand down. If only Pinocchio didn't have the oratory skills of an underachieving cinderblock... This issue also includes a free preview of Crossing Midnight #1.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

FABLES VOL. 8: WOLVES TP

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Shawn McManus, Andrew Pepoy, cover by James Jean.

Collecting issues #48-51 of writer and creator Bill Willingham's award-winning Vertigo series, Wolves also includes newly-created maps of Fabletown and the Homelands illustrated by Willingham and, as a special bonus, Willingham's complete script to the double-sized issue #50.

160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

HELLBLAZER #226

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

Part 3 of the 5-Part "The Red Right Hand." With the British Army closing in one side and roving gangs of hungry Praexis demons in track suits on the other, John ‹ with the help of an old friend ‹ revisits the Third Place. What he learns there does not bode well for Glasgow or the world beyond.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

JACK OF FABLES #5

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

Captive Fables, divided into dozens of four-man escape teams, have scattered to the four winds, throwing the evil librarians of the Golden Boughs Retirement Village into chaos. But before Jack can lead his escape team to safety he first has to defeat the perusing Bagmen in single, unarmed combat. Here's the problem though: No one has ever defeated a Bagman in single unarmed combat!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

LOVELESS #13

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

This stand-alone one-shot tells the back story of Colonel Silas Redd, from his rise through the ranks of the Union Army to his current status as marked-man in Blackwater. In a town full of secrets, what does Redd have to hide, and how does that play into the plans of Wes and Ruth Cutter?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

THE OTHER SIDE #2

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

The hard-hitting miniseries examining life on opposing sides of the Vietnam War continues as PFC Bill Everette lands in Vietnam to a less than welcoming committee consisting of his fellow Marines, a new set vengeful spirits, and the locals -- who might hate him more than his Viet-Cong enemies. Meanwhile, Vo Dai makes his way south to the waiting battle, and soon discovers he has his own set of terrifying demons to battle along the way.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

TESTAMENT #12

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

A sexual tryst between warring gods alters the story itself into a new permutation. With guest art from Peter Gross Gary Erskine, this tale reveals how Biblical and modern storylines diverge - as Dinah is attacked in one reality, and Miriam in the other.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

Y: THE LAST MAN #51

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

Part 3 of the 4-part "Motherland." With the long-awaited revelation of who or what caused the plague that killed every man except for Yorick Brown, will new life be created or old ones snuffed out?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

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JOHNNY DC TITLES

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #27

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

When is a Catwoman not a thief? When she's been hired by a bank to test their security, that's when. But when Bruce Wayne finds out about the bank's shady dealings, only Batman save Catwoman from a trap that even she can't escape!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 8.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #27

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Carlo Barberi and Bob Petrecca, cover by Ty Templeton,

The Parasite is on a rampage in Metropolis! With Superman out of town on Justice League business, can Black Lightning, Steel and the rest of the Leaguers hold their own?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 1.

KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #3

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

A harvest moon foretells trouble for Krypto and Streaky!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 15.

TEEN TITANS GO! #37

Written by J. Torres, art by Sean Galloway, cover by Todd Nauck.

It's another holiday with the Teen Titans! As if having to take on the mischevious magician Mumbo wasn't enough, things get really crazy when Starfire's pet Silkie gets a hold of Mumbo's magic hat!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 29.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #7

Written by Man of Action, Alain Matz and Tom Warburton, art by Dario Brizuela, Kim Arndt, John Delaney, Robert Smith and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Clay Croker.

Ben learns that heroes aren't always big bruisers who punch things. Meanwhile, Coop and Jaime have to defend the earth from a ravenous alien experiment gone bad!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 8.

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #27

Written by Scott Cunningham, Robbie Busch and Jim Alexander, art by by Gary Fields, Christopher Cook, Matt Jenkins and others, cover by Robert Pope and Mike DeCarlo.

Look out, Endsville! Aliens are coming, and Grim, Billy and Mandy are your only chance of survival!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 22.

LOONEY TUNES #144

Written by Sholly Fisch, Earl Kress and Robbie Busch, art by Neal Sternecky, Omar Aranda, Scott McRae and Alberto Saichann, cover by Scott Gross.

A special all-Daffy and Porky issue! See them team up to outwit Yosemite Sam, then follow them on their own separate adventures.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 1.

SCOOBY-DOO #114

Written by Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Jymn Magon, art by Robert Pope, Scott Jeralds, Vince DePorter and others, cover by Pope & Scott McRae.

Mystery, Inc. faces turmoil at Thanksgiving when they come face-to-face with The Turkey Terror at Two-thousand Feet! Plus, zombie-cowboys invade a mid-western mall, and a Japanese restaurant is haunted by a spooky Samurai. Zoinks!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 15.

MAD #472

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

More fun-filled hilarity and knee-slapping humor as only MAD can deliver!

48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

MAD CLASSICS #11

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

The new magazine for kids 8 to 10 years old continues! Fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs -- plus the all-new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr.

96 pages, black and white, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 15.



CMX TITLES

EMMA VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori.

London's elite society places great importance on class differences, but William Jones does not. He regards Emma as a beautiful, charming young woman, not merely a servant. After their first real date, things seem to be going in a positive direction for them. But the leisurely pace of the growing relationship between Emma and William ends when tragedy strikes at home, forcing Emma to leave the house she shared with Mrs. Stownar. Meanwhile, when the rest of William's brothers and sisters show up, they discover their brother's budding relationship and try to bring it to a screeching halt.

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

MOON CHILD VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu.

Jimmy can save the Earth by quickly maturing into his female form and loving a mer-man. But his brother Teruto made other plans. With a witch's help, he possessed the rich and powerful Gil Owen. Now his new pawn is wreaking havoc in New York. Will Teruto hasen the destruction foretold in the mer-people's prophecies?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

TENJHO TENGE VOL. 11

Written and illustrated by Oh! great.

The battle between Soichiro and Mazata on sacred Enmi ground reaches its stunning conclusion! Though Mazata has jettisoned his mechanical arms, he still possesses the even deadlier Dragon Claws. But when the Black Dragon within Soichiro comes out to play, things get ugly!

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY VOL. 3

Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda.

Things just keep getting more and more confusing for the kids with the butterfly-shaped birthmarks on their thumbs. After Kanoko and Mike touched their thumbs together, Kanoko was left reeling from the past life vision that was revealed to her. Is she really the reincarnation of the tragic Agemaki? And if so, who is her destined lover? It might be Tsuchiya, but he's convinced that he and Maya are fated to be together. Newcomer Arata is convinced that it is his path that is joined to Kanoko's. None of this sits well with Tsubame, who started all of this reincarnation talk in the first place and won't give up Kanoko without a fight!

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 27.

PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 6

Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana.

The tangled web of the past must be sorted out before the unfinished battles of the last world overwhelm the present? Mayuko was reincarnated in this world to keep her promise to Bishu. She seems to be a valuable new ally for Bishu's heirs, Sakuya and Wakyo. But can this sorceress's real intentions be divined?

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


SEIMADEN VOL. 7

Written and illustrated by You Higuri.

When the demons step up their attacks, a desperate Roddrick enters a pact with Zadei to destroy the invaders, which his co-conspirator does with his typical zeal. Down in the underworld, Karon -- ruler of the demons -- tends to Hilda, whose near-fatal wounds he has miraculously healed. But Hilda is only a stepping-stone for the Lord of Hades, who is on his way to conquering Laures! Advance-solicited; on sale December 27

180 pages, black and white, $9,99, in stores on Dec. 27.






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