MONDAY, JULY 19 , 2010
DC COMICS FOR OCTOBER
DC UNIVERSE SPECIAL EVENTS
TEEN TITANS #88
Written by J.T. Krul art and cover by Nicola Scott.
A new day dawns for the Teen Titans. Starting right here, the team finds itself pushed in new directions and brought to new heights while also rediscovering its roots. With the rise of a mysterious new threat called the Feral Boys, Superboy, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Raven, Beast Boy and the newly returned Ravager will have the chance to rebuild their camaraderie in the face of all that might endanger it. But if they discover the truth behind the Feral Boys, will they be able to stand together to face it? Find out here as the new era of the Teen Titans begins in this perfect jumping-on-point issue!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
BRIGHTEST DAY #11-12
Written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, art by Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark and Joe Prado, covers by David Finch and Ivan Reis.
The return of the Black Lanterns! Has time run out for our resurrected heroes? Plus, you must not miss the stunning origin of the new Aqualad, the battle between Aquaman and Black Manta, and the bizarre journey of Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond as they delve into the inner workings of the Firestorm matrix and uncover its secret!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6 and Oct. 20.
UNTOLD TALES OF BLACKEST NIGHT #1
Written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, J.T. Krul and Ethan Van Sciver, art by Ivan Reis, Van sciver, Jay Fabok and others, cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt, variant cover by Van Sciver.
The Book of the Black is pried open once more to reveal the untold horrors that occurred during Blackest Night as guided by Sinestro Corps member Lyssa Drak. Be witness as swarms of Black Rings scavenge for souls within the tatters of Ragman! Cringe as Scarecrow bathes in the fear he constructs as a newly minted Sinestro Corpsman! Scream as Donna Troy transforms into a Black Lantern! Squirm as Animal Man literally feels his world -- and himself -- die! It's the emotional spectrum at its darkest in one special standalone issue!
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
GREEN LANTERN #59
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, variant cover by Gene Ha.
BRIGHTEST DAY blazes on as the New Guardians seeking the Indigo Entity are shocked to discover a sedated Black Hand. Can Hal Jordan trust the Indigo Tribe to house the herald of Nekron? Plus, another exclusive first look at a member of the GREEN LANTERN CORPS from 2011's live-action GREEN LANTERN film!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #53
Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Tyler Kirkham, variant cover by Patrick Gleason.
The Qwardian known as The Weaponer has been constructing a shield from the remaining traces of the White Lantern Energy and has a mean vendetta against Sinestro -- and the reason why will shock you! For his retribution, The Weaponer's targeting Sinestro's daughter, Soranik Natu. But first he'll have to get through Kyle RaynerÉ
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #3
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Ferando Pasarin and Cam Smith, cover by Rodolfo Migliari, variant cover by Felipe Massafera.
Guy Gardner, Kilowog, Arisia and Red Lantern Bleez travel to Odym to pay the Blue Lantern Corps a visit. What is the purpose of this venture -- and what does Brother Warth want with Gardner?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
GREEN ARROW #5
Written by J.T. Krul, art by Diogenes Neves and Vicente Cifuentes, cover by Mauro Cascioli, variant cover by Gary Frank.
The dead walk once more in the mysterious forest. Plus, Green Arrow battles the master of disguise known as Nix while more secrets regarding the Queen are revealed.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #11-12
Written by Judd Winick, art by Keith Giffen, Fernando Dagnino and Joe Bennett, covers by Cliff Chiang and Kevin Maguire.
In issue #11, Max Lord's trail has gone cold, forcing the JLI to split up and follow new leads. While Booster Gold, Blue Beetle and Captain Atom stumble across a secret cell of OMAC experiments, Fire, Ice and Rocket Red are forced into battle against the Metal Men. But what happens when Ice is pushed too far?
In issue #12, Ice has had enough and unleashes all of her inner fury, not only against the Metal Men, but against her teammates, as well! It's Fire versus Ice in the ultimate elemental showdown!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #50
Written by James Robinson, art by Mark Bagley, Pow Rodrix, Rob Hunter and Norm Rapmund, covers by Ethan Van Sciver, Jim Lee and Bagley.
Jade is plagued by the remanants of the Black Lantern, and Dr. Impossible and his group's machinations unleash the Crime Syndicate upon the JLA's Earth as BRIGHTEST DAY continues shining! What are their true plans? And can the World's Greatest Heroes handle these evil incarnations -- or is the entire Multiverse doomed?
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
THE FLASH #7
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Francis Manapul, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.
The Rogue Profile issues return as BRIGHTEST DAY zips on with a spotlight turned toward the resurrected Captain Boomerang! He knows why he's back and what he needs to do. But does he still have what it takes to be a Rogue?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
TITANS #28
Written by Eric Wallace, art and cover by Fabrizio Fiorentino.
Deathstroke's mercenary team finds itself in Gotham City to break someone out of Arkham Asylum! What insane Super-Villain are they supposed to spring? The answer may surprise you! And BRIGHTEST DAY fans will want to tune in for a special tie-in element featuring Osiris!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
BATMAN TITLES
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: BATMAN & ROBIN #1
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Cliff Richards, cover by Shane Davis.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME kicks off here as Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne rush to quash a damaging news item that could threaten the secret identities of the entire Bat-family! And as if that weren't enough to occupy their time, their father figure, Bruce Wayne, has returned...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: RED ROBIN #1
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Ramon Bachs and John Lucas, cover by Shane Davis.
Master detective Tim Drake takes center stage in this one-shot as the one person who continued to have faith that Bruce Wayne was alive. But now that Tim's belief is proven accurate, how will that affect the important changes about to bombard the life of Red Robin?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: BATGIRL #1
Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Pere Perez, cover by Shane Davis.
Batgirl no more? Is Stephanie Brown's brief tenure as Batgirl in jeopardy now that Bruce Wayne has returned? Or will Bruce's homecoming mean bigger and better things for Gotham City's premier heroine?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: OUTSIDERS #1
Written by Mike Barr, art by TBD, cover by Shane Davis.
Bruce Wayne's former team of heroes star in this issue penned by longtime OUTSIDERS writer Mike Barr. How will everybody react to the return of their former leader? Featuring Black Lightning, Owlman, Metamorpho and more!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: CATWOMAN #1
Written by Derek Fridolfs, art by Peter Nguyen, cover by Shane Davis.
The last time Selina Kyle saw Bruce Wayne, she was lying in a hospital bed, her life having just been saved by the man she loved. Can Catwoman handle Bruce's return after having mourned his death?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: COMMISSIONER GORDON #1
Written by Adam Beechen, art by SzymonK Kudranski, cover by Shane Davis.
For several months now, Commissioner Jim Gordon has known he's been working alongside a "different" Batman. But with Bruce Wayne now returned, what will that mean for the future of Gotham City and their own crime fighting chemistry?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: ORACLE #1
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Agustin Padilla, cover by Shane Davis.
Barbara Gordon and Bruce Wayne have long been allies and friends, acting as Gotham City's primary defenders. Their reunion is sure to have lasting effects on Barbara's role as Oracle and the other Birds of Prey.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOME: RA'S AL GHUL #1
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by TBD, cover by Shane Davis.
When Ra's al Ghul first heard that Bruce Wayne had died, he refused to believe it. Now The Demon's Head is proven right as his longtime arch enemy returns and the villain's master plan can continue in earnest...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
BATMAN: THE RETURN #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art by David Finch and Scott Williams, cover by Finch.
The event of the year is here! Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through the timestream in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, Dick Grayson and Damian uncovered important secrets in BATMAN & ROBIN, Gotham City's bravest heroes made their mark in BRUCE WAYNE -- THE ROAD HOMEÉand now it's time for BATMAN to return! What happens to Dick Grayson now that the "real" Batman is back? How will Bruce Wayne handle a reunion with his son, Damian? This special one-shot bridges two exciting eras of The Dark Knight and sets up a surprising new status quo that's just on the horizon.
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
KNIGHT & SQUIRE #1
Written by Paul Cornell, art by Jimmy Broxton, cover by Yanick Paquette, variant cover by Billy Tucci.
Just as Gotham City has Batman and Robin, London has Knight and Squire -- the British heroes and frequent allies of The Dark Knight! In a secret bar within the city where peace is kept magically, heroes and villains gather to enjoy a pint and talk about their day. But what happens when the magical barriers that disallow fighting are dropped and a building full of heroes and villains confront each other all at once? Knight and Squire have to keep the peace and save both friend and foe in this 6-issue miniseries.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
BATMAN: ODYSSEY #4
Written, art and covers by Neal Adams.
The fourth chapter of Neal Adams' epic Batman tale sees Bruce Wayne confronted with a terrible moment that harks back to his origin. Will this shocking episode derail Batman from his Odyssey? Guest-starring Aquaman, Deadman, Talia and Man-Bat!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
BATMAN: HIDDEN TREASURES #1
Written by Ron Marz and Len Wein, art by Bernie Wrightson and Kevin Nowlan, cover by Wrightson.
The "lost" Bernie Wrightson story starring The Dark Knight comes to life! An astonishing Batman/Solomon Grundy story features full-page illustrations on every page!
Also included in this can't-miss issue is the newly colored, classic Bernie Wrightson/Len Wein Batman story "Night of the Bat," which originally appeared in SWAMP THING #7! Both stories feature colors by Alex Sinclair and both present particularly startling looks at The Caped Crusader as only Wrightson could present!
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #5
Written by Judd Winick, art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Billy Tucci.
With a terrorist attack set to send London into mayhem and countless lives held in the balance, Jason Todd is forced out of the shadows and must call upon all he has learned to prevent this disaster. Can this fallen hero embrace what he used to be -- and stop this catastrophe?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
DETECTIVE COMICS #870
Written by David Hine, art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, cover by Peter Nguyen.
The battle lines have been drawn. The insane Impostor Joker will lead his army of Jokerz against the imposing Impostor Batman and his Guardian Bats -- and the battleground will be the Gotham City World's Fair. The only hope Gotham has is The Dark Knight himself, but can even Batman stop both Impostors before more blood is shed? All will be revealed, including the mystery behind the Impostors, in this shocking and horrifying conclusion to "Batman: Impostors"!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #49
Written by James Patrick, art by Steve Scott and Bob Petrecca, cover by Andy Kubert.
With a life hanging in the balance, the world's greatest detective is put to the test! Just how fast can Batman deduce, profile and make his way from crime scene to killer? Don't miss this special glimpse inside the mind of The Dark Knight!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
AZRAEL #13
Written by David Hine, art and cover by Guillem March.
"The Killer of Saints" part 4 of 4. What makes a man into a saint? As the killer creates his greatest martyr, Azrael learns the final secret, and it just may tip him over the edge into madness. Michael Lane is a crusader forever linked to Batman's destinyÉhe is Azrael!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
SUPERMAN TITLES
SUPERMAN #704
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Eddy Barrows and J.P. Mayer, covers by John Cassaday and Geof Darrow.
"Grounded" continues as Superman visits the Chicago area! In this issue, Superman discovers that there is a darkness even more immense than outer space: the darkness of the human heart turned against itself.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
ACTION COMICS #894
Written by Paul Cornell and Nick Spencer, art by Pete Woods, co-feature art by R.B. Silva and Denis Frietas, cover by David Finch and Batt.
Guest-starring Death from Sandman! Lex Luthor finds himself literally at Death's door, which leads to a fascinating look not only into the mind of one of the all-time greatest villains, but also at what Death means in the DC Universe...
And in the Jimmy Olsen co-feature, an alien race has chosen Metropolis to be the host of their millennial celebration! And who better to show them around town than James Bartholomew Olsen? But when the alien princess gets wasted and her brother starts picking bar fights, it's up to Jimmy to get things under control before all of Metropolis is destroyed!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
SUPERMAN: THE LAST FAMILY OF KRYPTON #3
Written by Cary Bates, art by Renato Arlem, cover by Felipe Massafera.
It's the awe-inspiring conclusion of the story that brought the entire El Family to Earth from the doomed planet Krypton - and brought legendary creator Cary Bates back to Superman! Have Jor-El, Lara and Kal-El delivered a similar fate to their adopted world? And how do Lex Luthor and Brainiac factor into what might (literally) be the Earth-shattering finale of this Elseworlds adventure?
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #77
Written by Josh Williamson, with art and cover by Ale Garza.
Something evil is haunting Supergirl! But whatever's causing the disturbance is nothing compared to what she's about to run into in Gotham City when she seeks help from the new Robin, Damian. Can these two get along long enough to stop the nightmares plaguing Metropolis? Find out in this special Halloween issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
SUPERGIRL #57
Written by Sterling Gates, art by Jamal Igle and Jon Sibal, cover by Amy Reeder and Richard Friend.
Showdown at Bizarro World! How can the Girl of Steel defeat a threat that has already taken down an entire planet of Bizarros? And what about BizarroGirl - can Supergirl trust her twisted mirror self to help out? Well, if Bizarros are opposites, and Supergirl is noble, brave and heroic, good luck defeating the monstrous intergalactic foe by yourself, Kara!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
SUPERGIRL ANNUAL #2
Written by Sterling Gates, art by Matt Camp, cover by Amy Reeder and Richard Friend.
In a special story that has direct ties to the regular monthly Supergirl series, the Girl of Steel visits The Legion of Super-Heroes on Halloween in the 30th century! But Halloween proves to be just as spooky a holiday a thousand years from now as it is today, because a horrible new threat has awoken thanks to Supergirl's arrival. And that horrible new threat's name is - Satan Girl! Brainiac 5 has a plan, but it may come at the cost of shattering his potential romance with Supergirl!
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
FIRST WAVE TITLES
DOC SAVAGE #7
Written by Brian Azzarello and Ivan Brandon, co-feature written by Jason Starr, art by Nic Klein, co-feature art by Scott Hampton, cover by J.G. Jones.
First Wave architect Brian Azzarello joins rising star Ivan Brandon for an epic journey to the Middle East, a land decimated by war - but still full of terrible secrets! One of Doc's closest friends is lost among the shifting sands of the Forbidden Zone, and Doc'll have to fight his way through the Zone's battle-hardened inhabitants before he can come face-to-face (to face?) with the monster holding his ally captive: The Two Who Are One!
And in the Justice, Inc. co-feature, Smitty is hot on the trail of the two-bit thug he's made the target of his bloodlust, but his tunnel vision is leading him into a dangerous trap. And if the only light at the end of the tunnel is the Avenger, then there's no light in this world at all!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
THE SPIRIT #7
Written by David Hine, co-feature written by Jan Strnad, art by Moritat, co-feature art by Richard Corben, cover by Ladronn.
"Frostbite" concludes with all-out gang war in the streets! Just how far will the Octopus go to take back control? You won't believe your eyes - and neither will the man on the receiving end of the Octopus' fury! And in the Spririt: Black and White co-feature, Jan Strnad and Richard Corben bring a Halloween treat - Central City's favorite dead man battling a werewolf!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
DCU TITLES
ADVENTURE COMICS #519
Written by Paul Levitz, co-feature written Jeff Limire, art by Kevin Sharpe and Mario Alzquiza, co-feature art by Mahmud Asrar and John Dell, cover by Scott Clark and David Beatty.
In the latest "Superboy and the Legion: The Early Years," the Legion travels to the 20th century to visit Smallville rather than have Superboy head into the future. But what they find on the Kent farm is something that will haunt not only their own lives, but that of Superboy! And in the second feature, the Colony's attacks on the Atom get even more personal!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
BOOSTER GOLD #37
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Chris Batista and Rich Perrotta, cover by Kevin Maguire.
Continually leaping from yesterday to today, Booster Gold finds himself conflicted between reliving happier times with Ted Kord and chasing Max Lord in the present. Is it getting to be too much for our time-spanning hero? Will he pull it together in time to help his friends in the JLI? Or will he spend all of his copious free time rescuing super-models from near-death explosions? Well, this IS Booster Gold, after all...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #6
Written by Len Wein, art by Jerry Ordway, George Perez, Scott Kolins and Keith Giffen, covers by Perez and Giffin.
With a Crisis barely averted, the DC Universe struggles to survive other impending invasions and catastrophic events that call for all of Earth's heroes to respond! Meanwhile, Keith Giffen takes us into the future with a legion of Legions of Super-Heroes!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
DCU HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2010 #1
Written by Joe Harris, Bryan Q. Miller and others, art by TBA, cover by Gene Ha.
The DCU Halloween Special returns with a bang, featuring all-star talent and all of your favorite characters! What happens when the DC Universe's premier heroes are thrown together with some of the spookiest heroes and villains? Scares are sure to ensue!
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
DOOM PATROL #15
Written by Keith Giffen, art by Matthew Clark and Ron Randall, cover by Clark.
Ever wonder what would happen if the Doom Patrol went up against Superman? Well, keep wondering...but we've got the next best thing!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
FREEDOM FIGHTERS #2
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Travis Moore and Trevor Scott, cover by Dave Johnson.
It's the war of Americana! The Freedom Fighters face the ancient threat of the Renegades, whose magic may be too much for the heroes to overcome. Has the Lost America conquered the Living America? Find out in this second issue of the new ongoing title starring the fan-favorite super-team!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
JLA/THE 99 #1
Written by Stuart Moore and Fabian Nicieza, art by Tom Derenick and Drew Geraci, cover by Felipe Massafera.
A threat from beyond the stars brings the World's Greatest Heroes together with the World's Newest Heroes to stop a globe-spanning invasion of Earth in this 6-issue miniseries! DC Comics' Justice League of America joins forces with Teshkeel Comics' The 99 to create an unstoppable army of super-powered beings the likes of which the
world -- and comic shops -- have never seen before!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
JONAH HEX #60
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Can Jonah Hex help it if he's good at poker? No, of course not. But some people are sore losers -- and sometimes those sore losers have some very rough and violent older brothers who are willing to fight for their little brother's "honor."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #44
Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope.
With this all-new creative team comes all-new terror! The United States is attacked by a lone mysterious warrior who's escaped from a super-secret government holding tank! The Justice Society races to Washington, D.C. to neutralize the threat and find themselves at the heart of a catastrophe that will redefine justice, the society and America!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: 80-PAGE GIANT 2010 #1
Written by Marc Andreyko, Nunzio Defilippis, Christina Weir Brandon Jerwa, Robert Jeschonek, Justin Peniston, Jason Starr and Freddie Williams Ii, art by Jesse Delperdang & Jesus Merino Leandro Fernandez, Victor Iba–ez Mateus Santolouco, Bill Sienkiewicz and Tonci Zonjic, cover by Jesus Merino.
Presenting seven outstanding solo adventures starring members of both the Justice Society of America and the JSA All-Stars from dozens of your favorite creators! Cyclone, Doctor Fate, Jesse Quick, Mr. Terrific, Obsidian, Sand and Tomcat demonstrate that alone -- or as a group -- the JSA are the first and foremost Super Hero team for a reason!
80 pages, $5.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
JSA ALL-STARS #11
Written by Matthew Sturges, co-feature written by Jen Van Meter, art and cover by Freddie Williams II; co-feature art by Travis Moore and Dan Green.
In the conclusion of "Glory Days," Cyclone is pushed past her limit when the Paradoran gods threaten the one she cares for most. And in the final chapter of the Liberty Belle/Hourman co-feature: the secret power of the artifact that they've been hunting may doom the planet!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #6
Written by Paul Levitz, art and cover by Yildiray Cinar and Wayne Faucher, variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
The first storyline ends here after issue #5's shocking last page! Legion leader Cosmic Boy makes a drastic decision, that will affect the next year's worth of Legion stories. And the quest to build up the 31st century Green Lantern Corps continues!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS #4
Written by Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa, art by Carlos Rodriguez and John Lucas, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
The fall of the Shield, the return of the Persian, and the secrets of War Eagle revealed! And: Who are the Shadow Crusaders?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
POWER GIRL #17
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Sami Basri.
Power Girl has a murder mystery to solve, but she's got some particularly talented friends in the detecting business. Enter: Batman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
R.E.B.E.L.S. #21
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna, cover by Alex Garner.
In part 1 of "To Be a R.E.B.E.L.," the clash between Vril Dox's space cops and the Green Lantern Corps escalates to a place where war might become inevitable! And Lobo and the others never back down from a fight!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
RAGMAN: SUIT OF SOULS #1
Written by Christos N. Gage, art by Stephen Segovia, cover by Jesus Saiz.
Rory Regan has long struggled to reconcile the burden he carries as the Ragman, protector of society's forgotten, with his own strained faith.
Could the souls he has consigned to redeem themselves within his mystic suit have the answers he needs about what lies beyond Ñ and about the mysteries kept from him by his own father? A look inside one of the DCU's most peculiar Super Heroes in this one-shot!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
SECRET SIX #26
Written by Gail Simone, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi.
It's Scandal's Secret Six vs. Bane's Secret Six in the savage secret world of Skartaris! Who is manipulating the two teams, and who has vowed to track them both down?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #4
Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.
"The Search for The Batman" continues! The Time Masters are tossed through a continually disrupted time stream as the devastation at Vanishing Point takes them further and further off the trail of the missing Bruce Wayne!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
WONDER WOMAN #604
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Don Kramer and Michael Babinski, variant cover by Alex Garner.
The mysterious leader of the paramilitary organization finally confronts Wonder Woman as she continues learning what happened to the Amazons and why reality is askew! J. Michael Straczynski's epic tale keeps rolling on!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
ZATANNA #6
Written by Paul Dini, art by Yanick Paquette, covers by Stephane Roux and Brian Bolland.
Zatanna has been taken captive by the demon who intends to steal her soul -- and it's up to her playboy gadabout of a cousin, Zach Zatara, to free her!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
WILDSTORM TITLES
THE AUTHORITY #27
Written by Tom Taylor, art by Al Barrionuevo, cover by Dave Gibbons, Karl Story and Andy Park.
One hundred thousand refugees scream inside the Carrier and are gone. Hawksmoor, Flint and Grifter disappear with them -- taken by a species of brutal, nightmarish creatures. River's growing powers as the Spirit of Information hid only a handful of Authority members. As they set out on an impossible rescue, a terrible history is uncovered and the mystery of Swift deepens.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
DV8: GODS & MONSTERS #7
Written by Brian Wood, art by Rebekah isaacs, cover by Fiona Staples.
This penultimate issue of the series is packed with epic, spear-meets-superpower combat. The sides have been chosen, the armies massed, and it takes an unassuming Jocelyn to point out something strange in the heavens that might, maybe, pull them all together again. But at what cost?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
END OF NATIONS #1
Written by Ricardo Sanchez, art by Yvel Guichet, covers by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.
Economic disaster brought world governments to their knees. Industrialized nations, for the first time, experienced hunger and poverty on a scale not seen outside the most stricken third-world countries. The Order of Nations, a new world power, stepped into the chaos and restored order, imposing a tyrannical rule. But they pushed too hard and people everywhere began to openly challenge them.
Follow the story of one resistance group as they struggle against the totalitarian regime of the Order of Nations in this 4-issue miniseries based on the highly anticipated, massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game End of Nations from publisher Trion Worlds and developer Petroglyph!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
EX MACHINA VOL. 10: TERM LIMITS TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Tony Harris.
In this final Ex Machina trade paperback collecting issues #45-50 of the Eisner Award-winning series, Mayor Hundred must navigate the most challenging hot-button issue of his career, while a powerful new enemy reveals a terrifying plan that's been in the works since the very first issue of Ex Machina!
Will Mitchell Hundred's new archenemy, a dogged reporter with powers far beyond those of the Great Machine, bring down the mayor's administration? Will the tragedies hinted at in the very first issue of the series actually come to pass?
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
FREE REALMS BOOK TWO TP
In this concluding Free Realms volume, collecting issues #7-12, all Maya the pixie wants after her latest adventure is to return to a life of anonymity, but Dane is looking to enter the Royal Scavenger Hunt and he's begging Maya to join him!
144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE #5
Written by Mike Johnson and Kim Cavyan, art by Tom Mandrake and David Hahn, cover by Diego Latorre.
If you watch the hit TV series, you know Gene, the test-subject cow. In this issue we explore her dreams! Between cadaverous puzzles and a beautiful mermaid hell-bent on revenge, you'll see sides of Gene you never expected!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
GEARS OF WAR #14
Written by Joshua Ortega, art and cover by Leonardo Manco.
This issue shines a spotlight on Jace Stratton, who's joining the squad in the recently announced Gears of War 3 game! New series artist Manco provides the hard-hitting, gritty visuals for this story focusing on a younger Jace, fresh out of basic training, who is thrust into an operation that proves anything but routineÉ
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
GEN13 #38
Written by Phil Hester, art by Cruddie Toran and Saleem Crawford, cover by Ivan Reis.
With Burnout exiled to the radioactive wastelands, Gen13 returns to find Pocatello under siege by the armies of the maniacal Kaizen-X. Outgunned, the kids fight for the city and their own survival! A long-lost member of the team returns, but are they friend or foe?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
IDES OF BLOOD #3
Written by Stuart C. Paul, art by Christian Duce, cover by Michael Geiger.
Fangs, Romans, Countrymen! Betrayed by his former lover and arrested by the psychotic Marc Antony, Valens is imprisoned in the city dungeon. There is only one person who can help him -- Ione, the very vampyre he wrongfully arrested as the Pluto's Kiss Killer. But first they have to escape a cage match against four undead gladiators that would make Russell Crowe soil his toga.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
KANE AND LYNCH #3
Written by Ian Edginton, art by Christopher Mitten, cover by Ben Templesmith.
Kane & Lynch have killed their way into Europe in search of Osterman, the one responsible for the "open season" contract placed on their heads. But to what depths are these two killers willing to go in order to clear their names? And will it be in time for Kane to find his daughter?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
RATCHET AND CLANK #2
Written by T.J. Fixman, art by Adam Archer, cover by Creaturebox.
Ratchet and Clank's first run-in with Markazian planet-thief Artemis Zogg has landed them in a maximum security penitentiary. But this prison is one puzzle that even Clank is having trouble figuring out! Can this dynamo duo escape the confines of this ruthless lockdown before another planet is stolen?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
RED TP
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Cully Hamner.
Warren Ellis's fast-paced tale of intrigue and revenge is back in a new edition collecting the 3-issue miniseries under a new cover by Cully Hamner that also includes the script to issue #1 and never-before-seen developmental art by Hamner!
As a C.I.A. operative, Paul Moses' unique talent for killing took him around the world from one hotspot to another, carrying out the deadly orders of his superiors. When he retired, he wanted to put his bloody past behind him. But when a new administration takes over the White House, the powers that be decide that Moses knows too much, forcing him back into the game against the agency that trained him. This acclaimed volume was the basis for the upcoming film from Summit Entertainment!
128 pages, $14.99.
RED: PREQUEL SPECIAL #1
Written, art and cover by Cully Hamner.
Don't miss this prequel to the acclaimed graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. Paul Moses was a killer in the service of the C.I.A. for decades and has the nightmares to prove it. But what mission was the turning point to his retirement? What betrayal cut so deep that it went all the way to the top?
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Sept. 29.
RED: MARVIN SPECIAL #1
Written by Erich Hoeber, art by Diego Olmos, cover by Cully Hamner.
Based on the upcoming film from Summit Entertainment! Marvin Boggs is one of the C.I.A.'s top infiltration men and his latest mission sends him down a dark, strange path where he learns that the mission this time around is himself! If he can't trust himself, how can he trust anyone else?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
RED: VICTORIA SPECIAL #1
Written by Jon Hoeber, art by David Hahn, cover by Cully Hamner.
Based on the upcoming film from Summit Entertainment! Victoria is a beautiful and vibrant 30-year-old woman in her prime -- and MI6's top assassin. The commitment to become the best has left her personal life empty and cold...until, on a vacation following a particularly difficult mission, she meets the man of her dreams and falls head-over-heels in love! The only downside? He's the K.G.B.'s hottest agent, and he's her next target!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
RED: JOE SPECIAL #1
Written by Doug Wagner, art by Bruno Redondo, cover by Cully Hamner.
Based on the upcoming film from Summit Entertainment! Joe is an old hand at missions for the C.I.A., but even he raises an eyebrow at his latest assignment: face-to-face personnel reviews with deep cover operatives IN the field. And to make things even more difficult, the "field" is Moscow and it's during the height of the Cold War in 1981. It's going to be one long day!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
RED: FRANK SPECIAL #1
Written by Gregory Noveck, art by Jason Masters, cover by Cully Hamner.
Based on the upcoming film from Summit Entertainment! Frank Moses is the C.I.A.'s top agent and his latest mission is to tutor a gifted young agent on a mission to Cairo. First lesson to learn: no personal attachments...a lesson that could cause both men their lives!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
THE TELARA CHRONICLES #2
Written by Ricardo Sanchez, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Drew Johnson.
In the second issue of the 4-issue prequel to the highly anticipated MMORPG from Trion Worlds, the world of Telara has been shattered and the Ward protecting Telara from the planes has weakened. Now, perilous rifts between Telara and the planes are opening with increasing frequency, unleashing invaders seeking to tear down the Ward once and for all. But there is hope. Asha Catari, imbued with planar magics during her recent resurrection, has been sent to retrieve an ancient techno-magical device that could end the threats from the planes and save Telara.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM #5
Peter Hogan, art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.
It's war beneath the world, as Tom Strong and his motley army of allies face off against Tom's Nazi son Albrecht and a horde of killer robots. As fighting rages in the Dero caverns miles under the surface, can Tom find a way to overcome incredible odds and save the Earth from a Fascist future? Who will survive, and who will fall on the battlefield?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
TWO-STEP TP
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Conner.
The fast-paced, 3-issue miniseries is finally collected along with Warren Ellis' script for issue #1! In a near-future London, Tony Ling's a Zen gangster. Rosi Blades is a bored camgirl. They've never met, but this unlikely pair is about to embark on the chase of a lifetime down the crowded streets of the city.
128 pages, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
VICTORIAN UNDEAD SPECIAL #1
Written by Ian Edginton, art by Horacio Domingues, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
The critically acclaimed series returns! London is recovering from the frightful destruction at the hands of Moriarty's undead army, and like their neighbors, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson set about rebuilding their lives. But a rash of murders leads them to believe that a zombie might have survived the quarantine and the hunt begins...leading them to the doorstep of one Dr. Jekyll!
40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY: ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE #4
Written by Gail Simone, art by Horacio Domingues, cover by Neil Googe.
Sheriff Lindo finally learns the identity of the villain responsible for beating Mayor Fury senseless and knows where they'll strike next -- at her sister, Venus! But can she arrive in time to stop the attack? Will even the help of the Coyote Kid be enough to stagger this monstrous threat?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
WILDCATS #28
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Tim Seeley and Andy Smith, covers by Dave Gibbons, Kevin Nowlan and Andy Park.
Ladytron brings her own special tank to a rumble in the desert. Things get even hotter when mighty mages battle at the Earth's core. Spartan returns to the battlefield when the Wildcats need him the most, with Gaia running wild and controlled by forces beyond anyone's imagination. A Doctor must be found -- and fast -- if the Earth is to survive!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #4
Written by Steve Niles and Adam Jones, art by Tom Mandrake, cover by Andrea Sorrentino.
F.B.I. agents Mulder and Scully's journey to a small island in the Bering Sea is interrupted by an attack on their transport that leaves them stranded in the middle of a white wasteland. Will an encounter with Russian agents help them reach the mysterious island and its bizarre inhabitant? Or will the hunters on their tail finally catch up to the stalwart agents?
Co-published with IDW.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
Written by J.S. Lewis, art and cover by Jon Sommariva and Allen Martinez.
VERTIGO TITLES
AMERICAN VAMPIRE #8
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
1935, Las Vegas. Who are the Vassals of the Morningstar? What do they want with Skinner Sweet? And who do they consider to be "the most dangerous vampire in the world"? Don't miss the penultimate chapter of "Devil in the Sand," and see why critics are going crazy for this can't-miss new Vertigo series.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
DMZ #58
Written by Brian Wood, art by Danilel Zelelj, cover by JP Leon.
Last time we saw the legendary street artist "Decade Later," he was in cuffs and headed to a detention camp. Years have passed, and the man is back, walking the streets like he never left -- a symbol of art defiant in the face of violent oppression.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
FABLES #99
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Joao Ruas.
Mister Dark continues having his effect on the mundy city of New York, as Castle Dark rises menacingly above the skyline. But now one of the Fables (no, we won't tell you who) has vowed to kill Mister Dark in a duel. What has to happen before a duel? A visit from one's "Seconds" to try to talk them out of such folly. But who's powerful enough to call on the Dark Man without getting his body corpsified and his teeth stolen?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
FABLES #100
Written by Bill Willingham and Mark Buckingham, art by Buckingham, Willingham, Chrissie Zullo, Joao Ruas and Steve Leialoha, cover by Ruas.
It's time to put an end to Mister Dark once and for all, and time for the Fables to return home to Fabletown. For that to happen, one of the Fables agrees to take on the Dark Man in single combat! It's big, it's epic, and if you live in New York City, you may want to take a quick vacation when this issue comes out, because things are going to get wrecked!
In addition to the larger-than-life main story, there is a Fables prose story written by Mark Buckingham and illustrated by Bill Willingham! There is an All-Star Burning Questions section. There is a puppet theatre created by the unstoppably creative Mark Buckingham, a Fables board game, sequential stories painted by Chrissie Zullo and Joao Ruas, and even more surprises in this square-bound behemoth celebrating this award-winning Vertigo series!
100 pages, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
GREEK STREET #16
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Davide Gianfelice, cover by Davide Furno.
Final issue. The curtain is finally coming down on our players when a Deus Ex Machina you'll have to see to believe arrives on Greek Street.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
GREEK STREET VOL. 2: CASSANDRA COMPLEX TP
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Davide Gianfelice, cover by Davide Furno.
In this second volume collecting, issues #6-11, a shocking new drama unfolds on Greek Street as disturbed mother-killer Eddie and aristo visionary Sandy try to get to London where Dedalus investigates a suicide and an urban witch tries to get through to a monster.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
HELLBLAZER #272
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Simon Bisley and Stefano Landini, cover by Bisley.
John Constantine's potential wife Epiphany Greaves finds herself shunted off to London in 1979 by a love-spurned Shade, The Changing Man! Back in the present, Constantine finds himself right in the path of a succubus with evil on her mind in part 2 of "Bloody Carnations."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #30
Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Luca Rossi and Carine Brancowitz, cover by Esao Andrews.
There's so much happening in this issue that it's nearly impossible to summarize. There's the thing with the witches, the bit with the monster, and then there's killer ribbon.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
HOUSE OF MYSTERY ANNUAL #2
Written by Matthew Sturges, Peter Milligan, Mike Carey, Chris Roberson and Matt Wagner,
art by Luca Rossi, Jill Thompson, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Michael Allred and Peter Gross, cover by Esao Andrews.
The haunting began last Halloween, but this year, Matt Sturges, Peter Milligan, Mike Carey, Jill Thompson and a hoary host of guest creators deliver even more spine-tingling thrills in the House of Mystery Halloween Annual #2! The annual House of Mystery Halloween Party is in full swing when the doorbell rings, which is unusual because a) it's never happened before and b) there isn't a doorbell at the House of Mystery! What does Fig find when she opens the door? A warped trio of kids cursed to trick or treat until the end of time who will spin a tale spanning the years involving many Vertigo favorites such as Hellblazer, Lucifer, Madame Xanadu, iZombie and loads of others!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
I, ZOMBIE #6
Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred.
Spot, the were-terrier, is hands-down the sensational character of the year! A mild-mannered computer technician by day, under a full moon he transforms into a monster with the lusts and appetites of a well-behaved house pet! But who is he really, and what is his connection to Mister Chimps? Here, at long last, the amazing secret origin of Spot is revealed, in a story we just had to call "I, Were-Terrier"!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
JACK OF FABLES #48
Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willinham, art by Tony Akins and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Brian Bolland.
In this issue, everyone who's ever been in an issue of Jack of Fables is accounted for. We mean it. Everyone. We catch up with each character, and if they're dead, we'll even show you the corpse. And that's a promise you can take to the bank. Why are we doing this? Because we're building to a grand epic moment that was planned out years and years ago.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
LUNA PARK TP
Written by Kevin Baker, art and cover by Danijel Zezelj.
New York Times bestselling author Kevin Baker (Dreamland) writes his first original graphic novel with internationally acclaimed artist Danijel Zezelj. Alik Strelnikov lives in the shadow of Coney Island, a world of silenced rides and rusting amusement parks that mock his dreams of becoming a hero. Ten years ago, he traded a brutal existence in the Russian army for the promise of America only to become an enforcer in the Brooklyn mob. Now, he chases his ghosts with all he has left: booze, heroin and his lover, Marina, part-time prostitute and full-time fortune teller.
The only way the two of them can escape their miserable fates hinges on a desperate plan that will put them between warring mobs and span a century, from contemporary Coney Island to the Russia of the Second Chechen War to spellbinding 1910s New York. Mixing historical novel, immigrant fiction and crime thriller, Luna Park marks Kevin BakerÕs return to Coney Island, the setting of his critically beloved Dreamland.
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
MADAME XANADU #28
Written by Matt Wagner, art by Marian Churchland, cover by Mark Buckingham.
For Charlotte Blackwood, taste turns into a nightmare when every time she eats a meal, she gets a vision of what her food went through before arriving on her plate! Can Madame Xanadu help get her off this bad trip? Find out in "Extra Sensory," part 5 of 6 .
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
NORTHLANDERS #33
Written by Brian Wood,
art by Riccardo Burchielli, cover by Massimo Carnevale.
Blessed by the gods, for better or for worse, and driven by rage and sadness, Erik cuts a massive swath through the Christian-dominated Northlands. He seeks nothing less than a total cultural purging, and it seems like his one-man jihad will succeed.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
PREACHER BOOK 3 HC
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, Carlos Ezquerra and others, cover by Glen Fabry.
Collects Preacher #27-33, Saint of Killers #1-4 and Preacher Special: Cassidy - Blood and Whiskey! During some down time, Jesse Custer faces an enemy from the past, who seeks vengeance for his fatherÕs death. Also includes a story spotlighting the Saint of Killers and a standalone tale starring Cassidy, the vampire.
352 pages, $39.99, in stores on Dec. 15.
SCALPED #42
Written by Jason Aaron,
art by R.M. Guera, cover by Jock.
In the gut-wrenching conclusion to "The Unwanted," Carol decides the fate of her unborn child while Dash struggles with the idea of fatherhood.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
SWEET TOOTH #14
Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.
Just as Jepperd gathers his army to take down the militia camp, Gus and the hybrid kids embark on a daring escape. In the process, our doe-eyed hero crosses a line, and he'll never be the same. "Animal Armies" amps up as our cast all head toward a bloody, heart-wrenching collision.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #25
Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Dave Johnson.
Final issue. For two years, Unknown Soldier has broken ground and received praise both in and out of the comic book industry. Now, in this final chapter, Moses Lwanga...saves the world!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER VOL. 3: DRY SEASON TP
Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Dave Johnson.
A brutal murder at an IDP camp sends The Unknown Soldier spiraling into the dark underground of the refugee population in this new collection of issues #15-20.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
THE UNWRITTEN #18
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu.
A tale of power plays and double-bluffs that takes readers into the inner council of Tom's enemies. Uncover their dark past and violent present. Wilson Taylor is dead, but how did the 14th book get hijacked? Why is Tom still alive? And whose head is going to roll for it?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
JOHNNY DC TITLES
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #22
Written by J. Torres, art and cover by Andu Suriano.
Final issue. Aquaman's kingdom is under attack...from his own brother, the Ocean Master! Can The Dark Knight lend a hand in this underwater family matter? Batman will have to do something fast, or he'll be trapped in Davy Jones' Locker forever.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD -- THE FEARSOME FANG STRIKES AGAIN TP
Written by Landry Q. Walker and J. Torres, art by Eric Jones, Carlo Barberi and others.
Batman battles evil in these adventures from Batman: The Brave and the Bold #7-12, with the help of heroes including Green Arrow, Catman, the Doom Patrol, The Atom, Adam Strange and more, along with appearances by Two-Face, The Joker and more!
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #21
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Mike Norton.
Final issue. Black Adam has become the most powerful he's ever been. It'll take everything Captain Marvel has if he wants to defeat him. Will the combined might of the Wizard, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior and Captain Marvel be enough to overcome Black Adam's power? Find out in the action-packed series conclusion!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #53
Written by Amy Wolfram, art by Min S. Ku, cover by Mike Cavallaro.
Ben's newfound popularity leads to a dream gig as a celebrity judge at a beauty pageant! But Julie and Gwen are none too thrilled with a pageant that exploits women, while Kevin is all for it. Ben's gig, however, is put in jeopardy when he's attacked by an ugly 1,000-year-old alien.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
LOONEY TUNES #191
Written by Bill Matheny, art by David Alvarez, cover by Scott Gross.
Sylvester was sure to get Tweety this time...until Granny brought home a little surprise -- the Tasmanian Devil! If Sylvester thought things were tricky before, wait until he gets a load of "Housebroken and Busted!"
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #2
Written by Scott Gross, art and cover by Gross.
Spirits run high in the Mystery Mobile as Scooby and the gang take a vacation to the Grand Canyon...until they run across Area 15! It was here that locals claim the government covered-up an alien spacecraft landing years ago.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Oct. 6.
MAD MAGAZINE #506
Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS.
Halloween slap-happy action explodes in this October issue too hilarious to pass up!
56 pages, $5.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS
BRIGHTEST DAY VOL. 1 HC
Written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, art by Ivan Reis, Pat Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark and Joe Prado, cover by David Finch.
A hardcover collection of BRIGHTEST DAY #0-7, the follow-up to the best-selling comics event BLACKEST NIGHT, written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi with interior art by today's hottest artists including Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf and more!
Once dead, twelve heroes and villains have been resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the Earth. Called a miracle by many and a sign of the apocalypse by others, the reasons behind the group's rebirth remain a mystery.
Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all in this first volume!
256 pages, $29.99, in stores on Dec. 1.
BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE HC
Written by Kevin Smith, art by Walt Flanagan and Art Thibert, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
Collects the 6-issue miniseries from fan-favorite writer Kevin Smith! As Bruce Wayne gets reacquainted with former girlfriend Silver St. Cloud, Batman takes on a mysterious new partner in crime fighting!
200 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 8.
BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL TP
Written by Tony S. Daniel and Fabien Nicieza, art by Tony S. Daniel and others, cover by Daniel.
Following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Featuring Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1-3, Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead? #1 and Gotham Gazette: Batman Alive? #1!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
MANHUNTER: FACEOFF TP
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Georges Jeanty, Jeremy Haun and others, cover by Dustin Nguyen.
Kate Spencer lost a friend during Battle for the Cowl and now she wants payback in these stories from Batman: The Strees of Gotham #1-13. As the new District Attorney of Gotham, will Kate use her legal power -- or her Super Hero identity -- to find the previous D.A.'s killer?
128 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
OUTSIDERS: THE ROAD TO HELL TP
Written by Dan DiDio, art by Philip Tan, Don Kramer and others, cover by Tan.
Katana and Black Lightning are dispatched to deal with a disturbance on the open seas in this title collecting Outsiders #26-31. Meanwhile, Geo-Force makes a deal with a certain Kryptonian to join the team, and the Outsiders find themselves cast as enemies in the eyes of the world!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY VOL. 6: FIVE STAGES TP
Written by Andrew Kreisberg and J.T. Kul, art by Mike Norton, Bill Sienkiewicz and Will Conrad, cover by Ladronn.
In these stories from GA/BC #27-30, new villainess Cupid teams with Green Arrow to face down Black Canary and -- Green Arrow? Then, Cupid's mysterious and menacing past is revealed as she wreaks a horrible vengeance upon Police Lieutenant Hilton.
128 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
HUMAN TARGET TP
Written by Len Wein and others, art by Bruno Redondo and others, cover by Lee Bermejo.
Based on the series from Warner Bros. TV airing on FOX, this 6-issue miniseries pits Christopher Chance against global organized crime! After Chance is hired to protect a highly placed informant and collect evidence around Europe, every assassin and goon from Paris to Prague starts aiming for the Human Target!
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
GREEN LANTERN: AGENT ORANGE TP
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by PHILIP TAN, IVAN REIS and others
Cover by PHILIP TAN
The prelude to Blackest Night is collected in this trade paperback featuring Green Lantern #39-42! A war of light explodes across the Vega System -- and the Green Lantern Corps, led by Hal Jordan, must battle the bizarre Orange Lantern Corps and its leader, Agent Orange, possibly the most vile being in the universe. Plus, the Guardians' pact with the criminals of the universe is revealed.
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS: EMERALD ECLIPSE TP
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman, cover by Gleason.
The Green Lantern Corps faces the Sinestro Corps in this prelude to Blackest Night from issues #33-38! Mongul enslaves the planet Daxam, making it the home world of his Corps. Will Sodam Yat, the Green Lantern known as Ion, fight to save his homeworld, which he's vowed never to return to?
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN VOL. 1 TP NEW PRINTING
Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, art by Gil Kane, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson, cover by Kane and Giella.
One of the first Showcase Presents titles is back in a new printing! This volume collects the Silver Age classics Showcase #22-24 and Green Lantern #1-17, featuring Hal Jordan's earliest adventures as Earth's Green Lantern!
528 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
THE GREEN LANTERN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by JOHN BROOME and GARDNER FOX
Art by GIL KANE, MURPHY ANDERSON and others
Cover by GIL KANE & KEVIN NOWLAN
Collecting SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-21 in a massive new hardcover! These are the tales that introduced Hal Jordan and feature his induction into the Green Lantern Corps. Also included are the intros of the Guardians of the Universe, Star Sapphire, Sinestro and more!
640 page, $75, in stores on Nov. 24.
SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION TP
Written, art and cover by Billy Tucci.
Sgt. Rock returns in this new tale inspired by true events. From the bloody beaches of Normandy to the muddy forests of the Vosges Mountains, Easy Company is joined by Johnny Cloud, the Haunted Tank and other DC war heroes as they battle for their lives behind enemy lines. From the six-issue miniseries.
160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal, cover by Frank.
Writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family in this new, deluxe hardcover. Collecting the
six-issue mini-series!
224 pages, $29.99, in stores on Dec. 1.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #1
Written by Neil Gaiman, Ed Brubaker, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Scott Kolins and Arnold Drake, art by Carmine Infantino, Teddy Kristiansen, Scott Kolins, Joe Bennett, Sean Phillips and Ryan Sook, cover by Sook.
Spotlighting Hawkman and Deadman -- two of the characters who returned after Blackest Night to usher in Brightest Day to the DC Universe! This volume collects several hard-to-find stories including tales from Hawkman #27, 34 and 36, Solo #8, DCU Holiday Ô09 and Strange Adventures #205. Everything from the first appearance of Deadman to a team-up between he and Hawkman can be found here!
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: ETHAN VAN SCIVER #1
Written by ANN NOCENTI
Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
Batman and Catwoman face off in the streets of Gotham City as they search for the ultimate weapon -- a gun that never misses! Collecting BATMAN AND CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1 and 2, this volume features the stunning artwork of superstar Ethan Van Sciver as he brings to life two of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe.
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and JEPH LOEB
Art by IAN CHURCHILL, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TODD NAUCK and BRENT ERIC ANDERSON
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
DC Comics is proud to present these hard-to-find stories by best-selling writers Geoff Johns (BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN) and Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk)! Collecting SUPERMAN #179-185 and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #121, this volume pits The Man of Steel against the Royal Flush Gang, Major Force andÉDracula?
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: JACK CROSS #1
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Art and cover by GARY ERSKINE
Now, terror has something to fear -- and his name is Jack Cross! This massive special features JACK CROSS #1-4, a never-collected volume introducing Warren Ellis's one-man anti-terrorist unit Jack Cross and his special brand of violence and civil protest, gorgeously illustrated by Gary Erskine (THE FILTH).
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1
Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Scott McDaniel.
Collecting Batman #582-585! These lost tales feature Batman vs. The Penguin in an epic showdown!
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: YOUNG JUSTICE #1
Written by TODD DEZAGO
Art and cover by MIKE MCKONE & HUMBERTO RAMOS
Collecting the out-of-print JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS 2-issue miniseries, this is the story that started it all for Young Justice. Featuring Robin, Impulse, Superboy and the JLA.
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by DARRYL BANKS and DALE EAGLESHAM
Cover by DARRYL BANKS
Kyle Rayner and Jade take the stage in this special collecting GREEN LANTERN #137-140. Now that Jade is back as part of BRIGHTEST DAY, take a peek back in time to when her relationship with Kyle was in full bloom!
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
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