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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2006DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARYBATMAN TITLESABSOLUTE BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN
Written by Jeph Loeb,
art and cover by Tim Sale.
The latest Absolute Edition from DC, collecting the landmark, award-winning 13-issue mini-series. As the Dark Knight struggles to find an elusive, mysterious serial killer who strikes only on holidays, he discovers no shortage of suspects in a Gotham City beset by mobsters and freakish costumed criminals, any one of whom could be his prey.
This volume includes a host of extras, including an interview with Loeb and Sale, a section on the Long Halloween action figure line, and a look at the series proposal, plus sketches by Sale! Also, this edition will feature a 4-page sequence cut from the original miniseries and previously released only in script/breakdown format!
400 pages, $75, in stores on April 4.
DETECTIVE COMICS #828
Written by Paul Dini,
art by Don Kramer and Wayne Faucher, cover by Simone Bianchi.
One of Bruce Wayne's oldest friends is found dead in Gotham Bay, ripped apart by a mysterious sea monster. As he investigates the bizarre death, Batman is drawn into a fatal encounter with the murderous creature.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #3
Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend.
Part 3 of the 6-part "Rules of Engagement." The Bat-Plane is launched as Lex Luthor steps up his bid to own Gotham City like he does Metropolis. Luckily, Batman is bringing
his own technological wonders to the battle against LexCorp!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
BATMAN #663
Written by Grant Morrison, art by John Van Fleet, cover by Andy Kubert.
After the shocking event of Batman #655, in which the Joker was shot point-blank in the face, the Crown Prince of Crime makes his triumphant return to Gotham to wreck 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 Feb. 14.
BATMAN: SNOW TP
Written by Dan Curtis Johnson and J.H. Williams III, art and cover by Seth Fisher.
A stirring story that tells the origin of the deadly Batman foe Mr. Freeze from a new perspective, originally presented in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #192-196! A family tragedy forges the obsession of a super-villain, and a young Batman must assemble a strike force to help him deal with the fallout!
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 28.
CATWOMAN #64
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.
To save Holly from a murder rap, Catwoman has traveled to Metropolis. But how will the home of Superman be the key to Holly's salvation? Hint: It's got something to do with LexCorp. What illegal, highly explosive things does Lex Luthor have under lock and key?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
NIGHTWING #129
Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne, cover by Michael Golden.
Introducing Bride and Groom -- a marriage made in hell! Two new metas plague New York as an eerie competition begins: Who can achieve the most "kills" before their wedding day? But nothing is as it seems as Bride and Groom's citywide war affects those closest to Nightwing!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
NIGHTWING: BROTHERS IN BLOOD TP
Written by Bruce Jones, art by Joe Dodd, Bit and various, cover by Jock.
A new volume collecting Nightwing #118-122! One year after the events of Infinite Crisis, there are two Nightwings on the prowl in New York -- and one is a murderous madman! Now the twin crime bosses the Pierce Brothers want the head of Nightwing, and they don't care which one!
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 7.
ROBIN #159
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Patrick Gleason and Keith Champagne.
He's fought the Joker and Johnny Warlock, OMACs and King Snake. But can Robin survive the challenge of...a first date?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
ROBIN: WANTED TP
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Freddie Williams II, Karl Kerschl and Wayne Faucher, cover by Patrick Gleason.
Tim Drake is wanted for murder in this new volume collecting Robin #148-153! The leader of the dreaded League of Assassins wants Robin as a member -- and the offer is more tempting than you might think. Old tensions return to the surface when Robin confronts the son of his father's killer: the new Captain Boomerang!
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 21.
SUPERMAN TITLESALL STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 1 HC
Written by Grant Morrison,
art and cover by Frank Quitely.
The amazing creative team of writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely join forces to take Superman back to basics and create a new vision of the World's First Super-Hero! This hardcover collection features the first six issues of the acclaimed series! Witness the Man of Steel in exciting new adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, and more!
160 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 11.
ACTION COMICS #847
Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, art and cover by Adam Kubert.
Part 4 of the landmark "Last Son" story. Superman travels to a place so alien and strange, it could only be presented in a special 3-D section, featuring 3-D effects by Ray Zone! That's right, the action in Action takes on a whole new meaning as this benchmark story takes a sharp turn into the third dimension! Plus, meet the all-new Superman Revenge Squad!
This issue will be available in 2 versions that may be ordered separately. The 3-D Edition is priced at $3.99 and the Standard (non-3-D) Edition is priced at $2.99. They will feature the same cover image. The 3-D Edition will feature portions of the content and the cover in 3-D; 3-D glasses will be included.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 28. (Standard edition, $2.99).
SUPERMAN #661
Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
The second half of "Camelot Falls" threatens to blow Superman's world apart! Is Superman a danger to the world he seeks to protect? Are all his heroics only making things worse? Superman faces an ultimatum: Make the right choice, or Arion will make it for him -- over his dead body, if necessary. Plus, Radion on the rampage!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #4
Written by Darwyn Cooke, art and cover by Tim Sale.
The origin of Kryptonite continues! Lex Luthor's goons have Superman down for the count, while the mystery behind casino owner Tony Gallo grows.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
SUPERGIRL #14
Written by Joe Kelly,
art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund, cover by Stephane Roux.
The battle that's been revving up for months is here! Get ready for Supergirl vs. Batgirl...to the death!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
SUPERGIRL: CANDOR TP
Written by Greg Rucka, Joe Kelly, Mark Verheiden and others, art by Ian Churchill, Ed Benes, Kevin Maguire and others, cover by Churchill.
The saga of Kara Zor-El deepens in this volume collecting Supergirl #6-9, Superman/Batman #27, Superman #223, and JLA #122-123! Following the Earth-shattering events of Infinite Crisis, Kara finds herself trapped in the Kryptonian city of Kandor.
176 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 9.
SUPERMAN & BATMAN VS. ALIENS & PREDATORS #2
Written by Mark Schultz,
art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
The action-packed conclusion of the 2-issue mélee! An entire colony of Earth's deadliest enemies has hidden themselves away for centuries...but now they're poised to overtake the planet -- unless Earth's most resourceful heroes can stop them!
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP
Written by Edmond Hamilton, Jeph Loeb and others, art by Curt Swan, Ed McGuinness and others, cover by Alex Ross.
Collecting the best team-ups between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, from the pages of Superman #76, World's Finest Comics #142, 159, 176, 207, Man of Steel #3, Batman & Superman: World's Finest #7, Superman/Batman Secret Files 2003 and Superman/Batman Annual #1.
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 14.
DCU TITLES52: WEEKS 40-43
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by Chris Batistam, Rodney Ramos, Pat Olliffe, Drew Geraci, Joe Bennett and others,
backup features by Waid and various, covers by J.G. Jones.
The month begins with one of the main players in 52 having everything -- and everyone -- taken away from him, and ends with messages from beyond the grave that will have a lasting impact on several DC heroes. Also, Ralph Dibny's fate -- or is that Fate? -- is at last revealed as he solves the greatest mystery of all. Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
$2.50, in stores on Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28.
HELMET OF FATE: SARGON THE SORCERER #1
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Scott Hampton.
The 5-part "Helmet of Fate" story, dealing with Dr. Fate's lost helmet, continues in this special by the Batman: Gotham County Line creative team of writer Steve Niles and artist Scott Hampton. Learn the secrets of the original Sargon the Sorcerer and how his legacy affected those who must follow his mystical path. And how has he come upon the helmet of Dr. Fate?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
HELMET OF FATE: ZAURIEL #1
Written by Steve Gerber,
art by Peter Snejbjerg, cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
An angel walks on planet EarthŠand he's a superhero? The creature of two worlds is among us to keep us from the grasp of a great wickedness! Plus, who will bear the helmet of Dr. Fate?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
THE ALL-NEW ATOM #8
Written by Gail Simone, art by Mike Norton and Andy Owens, cover by Ladronn.
Concluding the 2-part story with guest art by Mike Norton. A rogue Linear Man makes his way to Ivy Town in search of the man who holds the secret of the Time Pool. And hopefully the Atom can save at least half of the Man from an untimely demise!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #49
Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Ricardo Villagran, cover by Guice.
An old foe returns to haunt Aquaman! The Dweller in the Depths and King Shark have already fallen before this mighty new Fisherman. While Young Arthur struggles to protect a village, this version of the Fisherman threatens the world!
32 page, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
BIRDS OF PREY #103
Written by Gail Simone, art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Stephane Roux.
"Blood & Circuits" concludes, setting up the new Birds of Prey as a formidable espionage unit with a burgeoning roster of super-heroine specialists -- which the new Spy Smasher simply cannot allow to continue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
BLUE BEETLE #12
Written by John Rogers, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Who -- or what -- is the Reach? Find out as the Beetle's first year concludes and new series artist Rafael Albuquerque takes the reins!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS: THE TEAM-UPS VOL. 2 TP
Written by Gardner Fox, John Broome and Mike Friedrich, art by Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams and others, cover by Alex Ross.
Collecting some of the greatest stories from the 1960s, teaming up heroes from parallel worlds. Included are stories from The Atom #29 and 36, The Brave and The Bold #62, The Flast #170 and 173, Green Lantern #45 and 52 and The Spectre #3.
200 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 14.
CHECKMATE #11
Written by Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, art by Steve Scott, cover by Jesus Saiz.
Part 1 of the 2-part "Corvalho" with guest art by Shadowpact's Steve Scott! Fire, the Black King's Knight, tries to break free from Amanda Waller's blackmail in a move that will shake the agency from top to bottom!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1
Written by Mark Waid, art by George Perez and Bob Wiacek, covers by Perez.
The greatest team-up title of all time is back! A proud DC tradition is restored as writer Mark Waid and artists George Pérez and Bob Wiacek put Batman and Green Lantern on the trail of what could be the greatest weapon in the DCU! The trail leads to Ventura, the gambling planetŠwanna bet what'll happen if they don't get their hands on the weapon?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #33
Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Dan Jurgens and Ken Lashley, cover by Pete Woods.
Jason Rusch and Prof. Martin Stein just want to get their lives back to normal, but the New Gods have other plans! When Orion comes looking for Prof. Stein, you can bet a throwdown's not far behind! Guest-starring the Seven Soldiers' Mister Miracle!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #9
Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Ron Adrian and Art Thibert.
Marc Guggenheim comes aboard for a new chapter in the heroic journey of Bart Allen! Bart has literally grown into the mantle of the Flash, but if he's going to be a team player, he must first choose a team. Does Bart belong with the JLA or the Teen Titans?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE TP
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo Cover by Lashley
Art by Ken Lashley, Karl Kerschl and others
In this volume collecting the first six issues of the new series featuring the story "Lightning in a Bottle" written by Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo -- creators of the TV series The Flash -- one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will be the new Flash?
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 21.
GREEN ARROW #71
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
It's Green Arrow versus the Red Hood and Batman versus Brick while Speedy follows a lead that might reveal why the Red Hood has come all the way to Star City. Unfortunately, the Red Hood has come for Hal!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
GREEN ARROW: CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE TP
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Collecting the One Year Later story arc from Green Arrow #60-65! One year after the events of Infinite Crisis, Oliver Queen finds himself in the unlikely role of Star City's mayor. How did he make the transition from super-hero to politician? One thing's for sure -- his arch-enemy, Deathstroke, is aiming for an assassination!
144 page, $12.99, in stores on March 14.
CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON'S BLOOD #4
Written by Chuck Dixon,
art and cover by Derec Donovan.
The siege is on! Connor, Shado and Eddie Fyers are assaulted from all sides by swarms of deadly assassins. But to what end? Who wants the world's greatest archers dead? The answer is...monstrous!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #9
Written by Keith Champagne, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.
Concluding the suspenseful three-part tale "The Dark Side of Green." The being known as The Dominator arrives on Earth with murderous intent! Halfway across the universe, only the rogue group of Green Lanterns known as The Corpse have the means to stop his destructive rampage...if only they weren't already dead. Can anything stop The Dominator from destroying the planet?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
GREEN LANTERN #17
Written by Geoff Johns,
art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
The conclusion of "Wanted: Hal Jordan!" Wanted throughout the world, Green Lantern suffers the wrath of a new enemy who will plague him for years to come. But what does this alien want from Hal Jordan? And why is it impossible to give? Plus, witness the birth of the new Star Sapphire!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH TP
Written by Geoff Johns,
art by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins, cover by Van Sciver.
A softcover edition of the hardcover collecting the sold-out miniseries restoring Hal Jordan as Earth's Green Lantern! See how a man born without fear and seeking to rebuild his life puts cosmic forces into motion that will have repercussions not only on Earth but across the universe.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 28.
HAWKGIRL #61
Written by Walter Simonson, art by Renato Arlem, cover by Howard Chaykin.
The Search for Hath-Set continues as Hawkgirl runs afoul of the deadly Female Furies of Apokolips!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
ION #11
Written by Ron Marz, art by Fernando Pasarin and Greg Tocchini, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.
What new Crisis has Donna Troy rushing to save Kyle Rayner -- and will she be in time?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 21.
JONAH HEX #16
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Phil Noto.
The debut of the Wild West's newest anti-hero in an issue with art by Phil Noto. Jonah Hex has ridden with his share of outlaws, cutthroats and even supernatural gunfighters, but he's about to meet his match in the deadly young woman known as Tallulah Black!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
JLA CLASSIFIED #34-35
Written by Dan Slott and Dan Jurgens, art by Jurgens and Jerry Ordway, cover by Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan.
JLA Classified ships twice in February, as the 5-part sory "The 4th Parallel" heats up! Issue #34 features Part 3, as the Red King continues his fact-finding exploration of the multi-verse and discovers a second splinter world. And on this world it seems Batman may have the upper hand... for now!
And in issue #5, the final world created by Doctor Destiny's Materioptikon is completely dominated by the Red King... as the Justice League of America is dismantled one member at a time!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14 and Feb. 28.
JUSTICE #10
Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.
Green Arrow is the front-and-center focus of this issue, which also features the Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and others on the battlefield! But whose side are they on? The villains' plot to to exploit the innocent may even affect the heroes' comrades, colleagues and co-combatants!
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 28.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #6
Written by Brad Meltzer, art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope, cover by Michael Turner, variant cover by Adam Hughes.
DC's super-hit cuts loose as best-selling author Brad Meltzer and artist Ed Benes unleash an unstoppable foe on the team that will become the Justice League!
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Feb. 21.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #3
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Dale Eaglesham and Art Thibert, cover by Alex Ross, variant cover by Eaglesham.
Hawkman returns to the Justice Society of America as the team battles the super-assassins attempting to exterminate their legacies! But who is behind this insidious movement and what new hero will rise to challenge them? Plus, a stunning revelation about Damage, and Maxine Hunkel chooses a code-name: Cyclone!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
JSA CLASSIFIED #23
Written by J.T. Krul,
art and cover by Alex Sanchez.
Part 1 of the 2-part "Unleashed." The Justice Society's very own master of the shadows, Doctor Mid-Nite, returns to his home city of Portsmouth to investigate a bizarre string of crimes known as the "Vampire Murders."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 28.
MANHUNTER #28
Written by Marc Andreyko,
art by Javier Pina and Robin Riggs, cover by Kevin Nowlan.
"Unleashed" Part 3! Manhunter's dogged pursuit of justice for Wonder Woman brings her face-to-face with the hero she admires and fears the most -- Batman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #7
Written by A.J. Lieberman,
art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit, cover by Barrionuevo.
J'onn J'onzz faces a betrayal from within the Martian ranks, leading him to take actions he didn't think himself capable of. And when he finally tracks down the mastermind behind the Martian abductions, he discovers a shocking truth that will set him back to square one!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
MYSTERY IN SPACE #6
Written by Jim Starlin,
art by Ron Lim, Starlin and Al Milgrom, cover by Shane Davis and Matt Banning.
Unable to capture Captain Comet, the Eternal Light Corporation hires some outside muscle: the League of Insect Assassins! Plus, The Weird continues his strange quest to uncover the mystery behind his own second chance at life!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 7.
OMAC #8
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Renato Guedes.
The mini-series finale! When this mini-series started, there was one OMAC left -- and there will still be only one OMAC standing when it's over! Brother Eye wins either way, but what will that mean for humanity? And will Mike Costner be in any shape to care?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 14.
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