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MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011

DC COMICS FOR AUGUST

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY #5

Written by Paul Dini, art and cover by Carlos D'Anda.

The miniseries that leads you into the video game comes to its dramatic conclusion. The die is cast and the criminal gulag known as Arkham City is now in place. But even with its imposing walls and security measures, is anyone in Gotham City really going to feel safe with a legion of criminals living next door? Batman's determined to enter the belly of the beast and find out just who is pulling the strings.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #4-5

Written by Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins, art and covers by Trevor McCarthy, variant covers by Dustin Nguyen.

Batman, Red Robin, Robin and Black Bat are all thrown into a race against time as The Architect's true plan is revealed! But what does that mean for Oswald Cobblepot and Tommy Elliot? And just how does the first Super Villain of Gotham City factor into The Architect's plot to destroy the city's first families?

And in issue #5, it's Batman vs. The Architect! The downfall of a major Gotham family! The betrayal of Damian Wayne! It's all here in this final issue, plus the untold fate of Gotham City's first Super Villain!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3 and August 17.

BATMAN INCORPORATED #10

Written by Grant Morrison, art and covers by Chris Burnham, variant cover by Frezer Irving.

In “Leviathan Strikes,” Batman realizes to his horror that he's been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him. Is his deadly adversary an old foe with a grudge to settle, a new face of evil or something completely different? One thing is for sure: The surprise ending will not soon be forgotten!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #5

Written by David Finch, art by Jay Fabok, cover by Finch, variant cover by Andy Clarke.

The penultimate chapter of “Golden Dawn.” As The Dark Knight suffers one of his worst defeats, Jason Blood makes an unexpected move. With a surprise funeral and guest appearances by Etrigan, the Demon and Ragman, this series continues to heat up!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

BATMAN #713

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Steve Scott and Ryan Winn, cover by Tony S. Daniel and Winn.

Over the years, Dick Grayson has worn several guises: First, he was Robin the Boy Wonder, then Nightwing, and finally Batman. But now that Bruce Wayne has donned the cape and cowl once again, Dick finds himself at an identity crossroads

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT 2011 #1

Written and art by various, cover by Dustin Nguyen.

A new helping of short stories featuring Batman and his partners in crimefighting, told by some of comics' newest voices and freshest talents.

80 pages, $5.99, in stores on August 3.

DETECTIVE COMICS #881

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Francesco Francavilla and Jock, cover by Jock.

The finale so twisted, so shocking DC can't even begin to give away details here! Be there for the extra-sized conclusion of the run by Scott Snyder, Jock and Francesco Francavilla.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 10.

BATMAN BEYOND #8

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Chris Batista and Rich Perotta, cover by Dustin Nguyen.

Batman's slipperiest foe steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for a “Legends of the Dark Knight” issue that reveals, for the first time, the full story of Inque! Her past is blacker than anyone ever knew... and considering the new ally she's fallen in with, her future could be darker still!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #26

Written by David Hine, art by Greg Tocchini, cover by Chris Burnham, variant cover by J.G. Jones.

Le Jardin Noir -- France's very own Arkham Asylum -- falls under siege! Someone has freed the lunatics, and unless they can be stopped, they'll turn Paris into a surreal Hell on Earth! Batman and Robin join Nightrunner in a mind-bending battle with the strangest lineup of villains this side of Bizarro World.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

RED ROBIN #26

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Marcus To and Ray McCarthy.

Ready to operate from his new HQ, Red Robin knows that before he can fulfill his crimefighting destiny, he must close out one outstanding issue. His father's killer, Captain Boomerang, was brought back to life... The time has come for him to return to the grave!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

BIRDS OF PREY #15

Written by Mark Andreyko, art and cover by Billy Tucci.

In the concluding chapter of “War and Remembrance,” Lady Blackhawk and the original Phantom Lady are in the clutches of an enemy whose evil has lain dormant for decades! Can the Birds of Prey find and rescue their captured compatriots before it's too late for them...and the world? The conclusion to a story 50 years in the making!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

BATGIRL #24

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Pere Perez, cover by Dustin Nguyen.

Stephanie Brown has done her best to put her past behind her, but as the Repears' mysterious client stands revealed, Batgirl's going to learn the hard way that those who fail history are doomed to repeat it. This issue has it all: Secrets unearthed! Alliances broken! Splash pages!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #26

Written by Peter Calloway, art by Andres Guinaldo and Lorenzo Ruggiero, cover by Guillem March.

A secret that goes back to the very first issue will be revealed at last! But will it spell the end of the Sirens? One thing is certain -- none of them will be the same!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.



SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #904

Written by Paul Cornell, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort, variant cover by Jerry Ordway.

Earth has fallen. The multiple Doomsdays have defeated Supergirl, Superboy, Steel, and the Eradicator. Now it all comes down to a weakened Superman versus the monster known as Doomslayer in this, the epic finale of “Reign of the Doomsdays”!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

SUPERMAN #714

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Chris Roberson, art by Allan Goldman and Eber Ferreira, cover by John Cassaday, variant cover by Eddy Barrows.

Superman hits Seattle for his last stop on his “Grounded” walk across the country, and it is in that city where everything will come to a head! The mysterious woman who has been following Superman all year makes a desperate final move, one that may cost the Man of Steel that which he holds most dear!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

SUPERMAN BEYOND #0

Written by Tom DeFalco, art by Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema, cover by Dustin Nguyen, variant cover by Frenz and Buscema.

From the series Batman Beyond comes the adventures of The Man of Tomorrow in the DC Universe of the future. As Superman feels his super-powers beginning to decline, The Last Son of Krypton is called back into action to stop a villain more powerful than any he's faced before. This looks like a job for Superman Beyond!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 24.

SUPERBOY #10

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Pier Gallo, Pete Woods and CAFU, covers by Karl Kerschl.

In #10, learn how the threat currently facing Superboy and Smallville stretches all the way back to the time of ancient Atlantis! Guest-starring Arion and the Viking Prince, with art by Pete Woods and CAFU!

In #11, Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo bring the saga of “The Hollow Men” to its explosive conclusion! Superboy, Lori, Simon and Psionic Lad must fight for the very soul of Smallville hundreds of miles beneath the town's surface!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3 and August 17.

SUPERGIRL #67

Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, art by Chriscross and Marc Deering, cover by RB Silva and Ron Lean.

Between abductions, no chicken fingers in the cafeteria, and the killer robots, Supergirl has about had her fill of college. But before she can leave, first she has to save the kids of the Silk Pajama Society, stop the bad guy from unleashing his devastating plan upon the world, and attend one last orientation session!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #87

Written by Joshua Hale Fialokov, art by Tomas Giorello, cover by Miguel Sepulveda.

It's the brutal final chapter of “The Secret”! The mastermind behind all the trouble that Superman and Batman have been plagued with ever since that dead body washed ashore in Metropolis stands revealed -- and it's none other than the Clown Prince of Crime himself, The Joker! Better get ready to duck, Clark!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.



DC UNIVERSE TITLES

ADVENTURE COMICS #529

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Geraldo Borges and Marlo Alquiza, cover by Francis Portela.

The final, fatal battle for the Legion Academy freshman class. Is this the end of the Academy at Cosmic King's hand?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

BOOSTER GOLD #47

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.

Booster is the only man with the knowledge to fix the world, but he has to find The Flash in time to tell him…

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING #3

Written by Jonathan Vankin, art by Marco Castiello, cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes, variant cover by David Mack.

The search ends here as John Constantine finally finds out Swamp Thing's dark motives -- and what they have to do with him!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

DOC SAVAGE #17

Written by J.G. Jones, art by Phil Winslade, cover by Jones.

Doc Savage sneaks into a Russian bunker-turned-mad scientist's lair to confront, once and for all, the man who has been orchestrating the search for the Apis Bull. But what does this mad Russian scientist have planned for the corpse of the great Genghis Kahn?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #13-14

Written by Marv Wolfman and Tony Bedard, art by Mike S. Miller, Howard Porter and Livesay, covers by Porter, Livesay, Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert.

Superman's power fluctuations are out of control, and while he's battling everyone around him in a mass of confusion, a surprising figure tries to intervene! But can anyone -- or anything -- stop an enraged Kryptonian?

And in issue #14, it's a tale of tragic proportions as an unexpected character falls in the line of duty...but who and how will forever change the course of the series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3 and August 17.

FLASHPOINT #4-5

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope, variants by Kubert, Ivan Reis, George Perez and Rag Morales.

The war between the Amazons and the Atlantians has arrived. The battles between Diana of Themsycira and Emperor Aquaman will tear this world apart - unless The Flash can fix it!

Because of its impact on the DC Universe, Flashpoint #5 is the only title that DC Comics is currently soliciting to arrive in stores on August 31.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 3 and August 31.

FLASHPOINT: ABIN SUR - THE GREEN LANTERN #3

Written by Adam Schlagman, art and cover by Felipe Massafera.

Abin Sur has lost everything he holds dear to help Earth, but in the end, there is one last thing he can do - if only he has the will.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

FLASHPOINT: BATMAN - KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #3

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

The Joker is revealed, and Thomas Wayne will have to figure out whether he can pull the trigger on his lifelong nemesis.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

FLASHPOINT: CITIZEN COLD #3

Written, art and cover by Scott Kolins.

Central City's greatest hero's darkest secret will be exposed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

FLASHPOINT: DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #3

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Alejandro Giraldo, cover by Cliff Chiang.

And now, the final show! If the Graysons don't survive, there may be one person who can help their cause...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

FLASHPOINT: DEATHSTROKE AND THE CURSE OF THE RAVAGER #3

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Joe Bennett and John Dell.

The death toll rises as Deathstroke's journey nears its end. But when he finds his daughter, he also finds something else - something he could have never anticipated…

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

FLASHPOINT: EMPEROR AQUAMAN #3

Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes.

Arthur Curry's rage has sunk countries, killed millions, and begun a world war. But as the end approaches, he will have to gather the ferocity needed to destroy his enemy utterly.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

FLASHPOINT: FRANKENSTEIN AND THE CREATURES OF THE UNKNOWN #3

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Ibraim Roberson, cover by Doug Mahnke.

The great monster hunter Miranda Shrieve will see our heroes dead before the night is done... unless they can defeat her and her army of robots.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #3

Written by Adam Schlagman, art by Ben Olvier, cover by J.G. Jones.

This will be Hal Jordan's greatest moment: delivering the bomb known as the Green Arrow. If he fails, it's all over.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

FLASHPOINT: KID FLASH LOST #3

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Oliver Nome, cover by Francis Manapul.

Bart is back, but now he must find his way home.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

FLASHPOINT: LEGION OF DOOM #3

Written by Adam Glass, art by Rodney Buchemi and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Miguel Sepulveda.

Cyborg stands as the last defense against the world's greatest villains, and they plan to play dirty. They don't even care if they die...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

FLASHPOINT: LOIS LANE AND THE RESISTANCE #3

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Eddie Nunez, cover by Nunez and Sandra Hope.

The Resistance has found Britain's last great hope, the enigmatic and immensely powerful Brittania. It's time to take back England!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

FLASHPOINT: THE OUTSIDER #3

Written by James Robinson, art by Javi Fernandez, cover by Kevin Nowlan.

The Outsider's greatest enemy is revealed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

FLASHPOINT: PROJECT SUPERMAN #3

Written by Scott Snyder and Lowell Francis, art and cover by Gene Ha.

Subject Zero. Subject One. There can only be one.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

FLASHPOINT: SECRET SEVEN #3

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Fernando Blanco and Scott Koblish, cover by George Perez.

The Secret Seven are being slaughtered from within. Shade the Changing Man must figure out who it is in time, or he will have another team's death on his hands.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

FLASHPOINT: WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #3

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art and cover by Scott Clark and Dave Beaty.

The secrets behind Queen Hippolyta's death and the start of the world war are revealed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

FLASHPOINT: WORLD OF FLASHPOINT #3

Written by Rex Ogle, art by Eduardo Francisco, cover by Brett Booth.

As the war between Amazons and Atlanteans rages on the battlefield around her, Traci must find the strength to stop her father before he rips the world asunder.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

GREEN ARROW #15

Written by James Patrick, art by Agustin Padilla, cover by R.B. Silva.

The Reverend Billy Miggs and his followers are about to send a murderous message to the world, and Green Arrow is the only one who can stop them. The problem is, they're wearing hi-tech battle suits -- and Oliver is slinging arrows. It's metal against wood in the explosive finale!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #63

Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Tyler Kirkham and Matt "Batt" Banning, variant cover by Francis Manapul

With tensions high from the fallout of “War of the Green Lanterns,” Kyle Rayner, Soranik Natu and Tomar-Tu confront a crisis in Sector 2813. What they find there will shatter this series' status quo forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #13

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin and Cam Smith, cover by Felipe Massafera, variant cover by Pete Woods.

A murder on a WayneTech satellite means Guy Gardner must team up with his worst frenemy, Batman! Can they solve the mystery before they kill each other?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS AFTERMATH #2

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Miguel Sepulveda, cover Tom Fleming, variant cover by Sepulveda.

The blockbuster “War of the Green Lanterns” event has rocked the entire Green Lantern Corps to its core. Who is the new Green Lantern of Sector 2814? The answer will fuel the next year's worth of GL tales!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 10.

GREEN LANTERN SUPER SPECTACULAR #2

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver, Jesus Merino and Kevin O'Neill, cover by Frank Quitely.

DC's second magazine-sized selection of Green Lantern epics! These stories, originally seen in Green Lantern #1-3, take you from the runways of Edwards Air Force Base to the darkest corner of Space Sector 2814 as Hal Jordan learns for the first time what it means to be a Lantern! Also included: “Tygers,” a classic story of the Corps from writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O'Neill, originally printed in Green Lantern Corps Annual #2.

96 pages, $7.99.

JONAH HEX #70

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Ryan Sook and Mick Gray, cover by Sook.

For a man like Jonah Hex, death is a constant presence -- always looming, always ready to strike. But how and when will it come for Hex? Find out here, as guest artist Ryan Sook illustrates a very unusual HEX tale, one we could only call “Weird Western.”

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #54

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Jerry Ordway, cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The JSA has unlocked the doors of the mysterious city underneath Monument Point -- but what was hidden inside? And will Lightning and Mister Terrific return in time to help the JSA, JSA All-Stars and their allies protect Monument Point from being destroyed again?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #60

Written by James Robinson, art by Daniel Sampere, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, variant cover by David Mack.

In the aftermath of “Eclipso Rising,” the team faces an uncertain future. Be here for a tale of love, friendship and heroism when this incarnation of the JLA must decide whether they have anything left to offer the DC Universe. And the mystery of Jesse Quick's wavering speed powers is solved in a revelation that will shock everyone.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #16

Written by Paul Levitz, art and cover by Yildiray Cinar and Jonathan Glapion.

The finale to the battle with the Legion of Super-Villains! Like many of the Legion's past encounters with the LSV, one Legionnaire will not survive it.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

POWER GIRL #27

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Hendry Prasetya, cover by Warren Louw.

Power Girl has 20 seconds to save the day -- three times over! But who set up this dangerous game? Can Power Girl find a way to overcome not one but three disasters and track down the statistically-minded villain behind it all?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

SECRET SIX #36

Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by J. Calafiore.

Bane's ambitious plans turn darker and deadlier than anyone imagined, putting The Secret Six in the most perilous position of their nasty little lives! No one escapes unscathed in this one -- and the Six won't ever be the same!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

THE SPIRIT #17

Written by Howard Chaykin, Will Pfeiffer and Paul Levitz, art by Brian Bolland, P. Craig Russell and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, cover by Ladronn.

There's no refuge in a Central City snowstorm for a newsie down on his luck, but might The Spirit notice and save the day? And who killed the Central City councilman who had five mistresses too many? But the real question is, when does high art turn into criminal hijinks? You won't want to miss these three mysteries in a special black-and-white issue with extra story pages!

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

TEEN TITANS #99-100

Written by J.T. Krul, #99 art and cover by Jose Luis and Sandro Ribeiro, #100 art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, covers by Scott and Hazlewood, #100 variant by Phil Jimenez.

Superboy Prime makes his move against the Titans, which means the return of some familiar faces. Can our heroes handle an all-new Legion of Doom?

Then, in the bonus-sized 100th issue, It's all-out war as Titans old and new come together to face the greatest threat to their existence. Can anyone stop Superboy Prime from destroying everything the team stands for?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10; 48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 24.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #10

Written by Nick Spencer, art by Mike Grell and Nick Dragoota, cover by Fiona Staples.

The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents make a final stand against The Iron Maiden in the present, as a bitter truth about the villainess and Colleen is revealed in a look back at the past. One of the most critically acclaimed books of the year reaches the shocking finale of its latest chapter, but trust us, this ain't the end -- not by a long shot!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

TITANS #38

Written by Eric Wallace, art and cover by Fabrizio Fiorentino.

Deathstroke battles Arsenal for the leadership of the Titans in the finale of “The Methusalah Imperative.” But as two bitter foes face off, Osiris and Dr. Sivana make a pact that will change the Marvel Family forever. Meanwhile, one mystery remains -- who will wield the catastrophic power of the Methuselah device? Guest-starring Jericho!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

WONDER WOMAN #614

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Hester, art by Don Kramer and Wayne Faucher, cover by Joshua Middleton, variant cover by Alex Garner.

The all-new Wonder Woman reaches the end of her epic “Odyssey” and comes face-to-face with the malevolent force behind it all! But the only way to defeat her nemesis may be to become her -- giving her own powers over to an all-consuming hatred for life on Earth! Is Diana strong enough to control a force that seeks vengeance on all mankind, or will the warrior within her condemn her to a life of eternal bloodshed?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

XOMBI #6

Written by John Rozum, art and cover by Frazer Irving.

How is it possible to defeat someone who claims to see every moment of the future and plans for every eventuality? Unless David Kim and Annie Palmer can find an answer to this deadly puzzle, their lives -- and the Ninth Stronghold -- will be lost forever.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

ZATANNA #16

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Victor Ibanez, cover by Adam Hughes.

A pesky visitor from Limbo Town comes calling on Zatanna -- but is our sorceress ready for an apprentice? And when Uriah starts poking around in Shadowcrest Mansion's many rooms, will he stumble on more than he bargained for?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.



DC RETROACTIVE TITLES

DC RETROACTIVE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA -- THE '80S #1

Written by Gerry Conway, art and cover by Ron Randall.

Between their traditional Silver Age incarnation and the tongue-in-cheek Giffen/DeMatteis run, there was…JLA Detroit! Series scribe Gerry Conway revisits what may have been the most controversial lineup of DC's iconic team book ever. (Who can forget the breakdancing Vibe?) Then experience a classic tale reprinted from the '80s!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 10.

DC RETROACTIVE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA -- THE '90S #1

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Kevin Maguire.

It's time to “Bwah Ha Ha” all over again as this classic JLA team tells a lost tale from one of the JLA's most popular eras. The Injustice Gang is back! Not the truly menacing, more recent incarnation, but their not-so competent predecessors. Still, when they stumble upon a device they should never be allowed to have, the results might prove more disastrous than if they actually knew what they were doing! A previously released story from the era rounds out the issue.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 24.

DC RETROACTIVE: BATMAN -- THE '80S #1

Written by Mike W. Barr, art and cover by Jerry Bingham.

Someone using the name, appearance and methodology of The Reaper is killing off the mobsters of Gotham City...but both of the men who previously masqueraded as The Reaper are dead! Meanwhile, Batman must shepherd an untried Robin -- Jason Todd. A reprinted Reaper tale from the 1980s rounds out this special edition.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 3.

DC RETROACTIVE: BATMAN -- THE '90S #1

Written by Alan Grant, art and cover by Norm Breyfogle.

Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle revisit a pair of villains closely associated with their original run on The Caped Crusader: The Ventriloquist and Scarface! Released on a technicality one year after being arrested, this bizarre duo is determined to reclaim their status in the upper echelon of Batman's Rogues Gallery. This “lost tale” of the era spins directly out of Detective Cmics #613, reprinted in this issue!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 17.

DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN -- THE '80S #1

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Sergio Cariello, cover by Dan Jurgens and Livesay.

Wolfman revisits the legendary character he helped define in the 1980s in this epic tale of The Man of Steel. A true “lost tale,” this issue connects to Crisis on Infinite Earths in an exciting and unique way! Rounding out this issue is a tale from the 1980s, also written by Wolfman.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 10.

DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN -- THE '90S #1

Written by Louise Simonson, art and cover by Jon Bogdanove.

The team of Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove return for a “lost” adventure of The Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor is slowly losing his mind, he hatches a scheme that could increase his wealth and kill Superman -- but will he destroy Metropolis in the process? Plus, a classic tale by the same team from the 1990s!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 24.

DC RETROACTIVE: WONDER WOMAN -- THE '80S #1

Written by Roy Thomas, art and cover by Rich Buckler.

In a new adventure written by 1980s WW scribe Roy Thomas, Wonder Woman battles the sinister Silver Swan to protect her secret identity from being revealed. And classic tale from that era, also written by Thomas!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 3.

DC RETROACTIVE: WONDER WOMAN -- THE '90S #1

Written by William Messner-Loebs, art and cvoer by Paris Cullins.

It's a defining tale of Wonder Woman from the creators who crafted her courageous career in the 1990s, as she shows young women everywhere what it means to be Princess of the Amazons. Plus: a classic 1990s tale also written by Messner-Loebs.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 17.

DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN -- THE '80S #1

Written by Len Wein, art and cover by Joe Staton.

Len Wein and Joe Staton bring their unique storytelling flair to John Stewart, the Green Lantern in this special issue, along with a 1980s reprint from the same team!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 10.

DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN -- THE '90S #1

Written by Ron Marz, art and cover by Darryl Banks.

It's a “lost” story of Green Lantern from the 1990s, by the legendary creators of that era: Ron Marz and Darryl Banks! While on monitor duty in the JLA Watchtower, an unexpected threat will challenge Kyle Rayner's abilities and imagination...can this young Green Lantern overcome his fear to stop a villain in his tracks? Plus, a special reprint from the 1990s!

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 24.

DC RETROACTIVE: THE FLASH -- THE '80S #1

Written by Williams Messner-Loebs, art and cover by Greg Larocque.

From the minds that brought you the Scarlet Speedster's adventures in the 1980s comes a brand new adventure from that exciting era, along with a classic tale from that same decade.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 3.

DC RETROACTIVE: THE FLASH -- THE '90S #1

Written by Brian Augustyn, art and cover by Mike Bowden.

During the '90s, Wally West took the title “The Fastest Man Alive” to a whole new level. Join the the writer who turned the sidekick into a hero in his own right for another race against evil, along with a classic tale from that decade.

56 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 17.



VERTIGO TITLES

AMERICAN VAMPIRE #18

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

The Ghost War comes to a stunning conclusion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #3

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Sean Murphy.

The search for the vampire cure takes Cash and Felicia to the catacombs beneath an ancient castle where they find a shocking secret!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

DMZ #68

Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchelli, cover by John Paul Leon.

With only five issues of DMZ left, “The Five Nations of New York,” the final arc in the DMZ saga, continues! As New York City starts the healing process, the political realities on the ground are impossible to ignore. Matty's seen to it that everyone's voice is being heard, but will the social order devolve into anarchy, or is there a new New York to be discovered somewhere underneath the rubble?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

FABLES #108

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by Joao Ruas.

They say the wages of sin are death. If that's so, the community of refugee Fables hiding out in the Kingdom of Haven have to pay dearly for their past sins. First Prince Charming died to win their war. Then Boy Blue died to pay for the imagined peace that followed. And now... well, let's just say the bodies have really been piling high. The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but it remains to be seen if Haven and its refugee inhabitants have survived the onslaught of. Where do the Fables go from here? Bigby and Snow White's cubs try to move forward after learning a hard lesson about life and death. And the loveable, fan-favorite hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey gets into more trouble when he finally reaches his homeland of Oz.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

HELLBLAZER #282

Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Simon Bisley.

A startling stand-alone tale! In a British prison, a shape-shifting product of the Babylonian backstreets called Julian is about to have some fun at the prisoners' expense. Now, the prison has become a kind of living Hell -- even more than before -- which should make John Constantine feel right at home when he poses as an inmate and tries to dish out his own rough justice to demonic prisoner number 666.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #40

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Luca Rossi and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Joao Ruas.

The big confrontation between Fig and the Conception, between Fig and Lotus Blossom, between Lotus Blossom and the Magical Physicians, between Fig and Lotus Blossom and Harry, between -- okay, between everyone and everyone else, and it's been building since issue #1. What will become of the House of Mystery? There's only one way to find out...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

IZOMBIE #16

Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred.

Gwen, Spot, and Horatio are trapped underground with a horde of zombies -- and unlike Gwen, these are the shambling, feast-on-the-flesh-of-the-living kind! Meanwhile, Gramps the Chimp sets out to find his lost grandson, Amon and Ellie make a startling discovery, and when The Dead Presidents arrive, things get very complicated for everyone's favorite zombie girl detective.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

NORTHLANDERS #43

Written by Brian Wood, art by Paul Azaceta, cover by Massimo Carnevale.

The decades-spanning crime drama “The Icelandic Trilogy” continues with part two of nine. Young Ulf Hauksson is growing up into the enforcer his father needs, but at a truly terrible cost. As his father hesitates, Ulf only sees opportunity -- and the settler community at large feels the effects.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

SCALPED #52

Written by Jason Aaron, art by R.M. Guera, cover by Jock.

“Knuckle Up,” part two. The war on the rez heats up, and so do Shunka's plans for taking care of Dash.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

SWEET TOOTH #24

Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.

“Endangered Species” concludes! As Gus lies dying, he has a new and terrible vision that will test the group's faith. Meanwhile, Lucy and Jepperd's relationship crumbles, and Walter Fish is left to pick up the pieces.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

THE UNWRITTEN #28

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and Vince Locke, cover by Yuko Shimizu.

While the cabal continue their seemingly motiveless murder spree, Tom researches his father's journals to uncover the secret connections between Wilson Taylor and his deadliest enemy, Pullman -- as well as a hint at an eighty-year-old atrocity that could be a clue to Tom's own nature and origins!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.



JOHNNY DC TITLES

THE ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #10

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Rick Burchett and Dan Davis.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 10.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #63

Written by Jason Bischoff and Rex Ogle, art by Min S. Ku and Mike Bowden, cover by Bowden.

While having a bad dream, Van Kleiss unknowingly creates an evil duplicate of Rex from the soil of Abysus. Now forced to fight this nanite-hungry creation, will he and The Pack have what it takes to stop the Replicant, or will the real Rex be forced to clean up this mess for him -- smackhands style?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 24.

LOONEY TUNES #201

Written by Bill Matheny, art by various, cover by Scott Gross.

Foghorn J., I say, Foghorn J. Leghorn is at it again! Whether it's antagonizing The Barnyard Dawg or babysitting Miss Prissy's son, ol' Foggy is mixing it up as your favorite cocky, blustering, know-it-all rooster. Join us in celebrating the wisecracks and unwise antics of our favorite ranch-bound sage! (That's a joke, I say, that's a joke, son.)

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #12

Written, art and cover by Scott Gross.

Scooby and the gang spend a day at the museum, but find there are no days off for crime when the cursed Hope Diamond turns up missing. It's up to Mystery Inc. to crack this case and return the stolen rock!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 3.

TINY TITANS #43

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Baltazar.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

YOUNG JUSTICE #7

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art by Chriostpher Jones, cover by Mike Norton.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 17.

MAD MAGAZINE #511

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

September's just around the corner -- but there's still time to grab a few laughs with MAD before heading back to school!

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on August 10.

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DC COLLECTIONS

DC COMICS PRESENTS JLA: HEAVEN'S LADDER #1

Written by Mark Waid and Ron Marz, art and cover by Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary and Andy Lanning.

The powerful graphic novel from 2000 is reprinted, along with Green Lantern #1,000,000! When the Earth is wrenched from its orbit and transported into a massive alien craft, The Justice League quickly begins an investigation to discover the identity of the culprit and his scheme. Earth's greatest heroes soon learn that an eons-old race of scientists on the verge of extinction is acquiring planets in the hopes of finding a homeworld. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and The Atom must save these disparate worlds while aiding the godlike race in their quest.

And in the story from GL #1,000,000, also illustrated by Bryan Hitch, Kyle Rayner must adapt to a challenge in the 857th century when a rampaging interstellar menagerie is set loose. During the struggle, Kyle learns that there's a traitor among the future JLA!

96 pages, $7.99.

DC COMICS PRESENTS SHAZAM #2

Written by Jerry Ordway, art by Ordway and Dick Giordano, cover by Ordway.

Lightning strikes four times in these tales from Power of Shazam! #44-47! Captain Marvel battles Chain Lightning and Black Adam in these epics guest-starring Superman and The Justice League!

96 pages, $7.99, in stores on August 3.

DC COMICS PRESENTS THE TEEN TITANS #1

Written by Bob Haney, Michael Allred and Lee Allred, art by Jay Stephens and Michael Allred, cover by Michael Allred.

The original Teen Titans go on a secret space adventure at the behest of President Kennedy in this reprint of the Lost Annual! Plus, it's the Teen Titans vs. the Doom Patrol and more from Solo #7!

96 pages, $7.99, in stores on August 17.

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY HC

Written by Paul Dini, art by Carlos D'Anda, Dustin Nguyen, Ben Herrera, Ted Naifeh and Derek Fridolfs, cover by D'Anda.

Tying in with the release of the Batman: Arkham City video game, this special edition collects the entirety of the Batman: Arkham City miniseries including all five digital-first chapters! Combined, this collection bridges the gap between the original smash hit Batman: Arkham Asylum video game and its highly anticipated sequel. Find out the real motivation behind Mayor Sharp's plans for the new criminal gulag and how Hugo Strange is pulling the strings behind the scenes. The short digital stories reveal more about how characters other than Batman react to the rise of the new city-within-a-city.

168 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TP NEW EDITION

Written by Jim Starlin and Marv Wolfman, art by Jim Aparo, George Perez and others, cover by Apara.

It's a new paperback edition of the classic Batman tale that sealed the fate of the second Robin, Jason Todd, collected from Batman #426-429 and 440-442 and The New Titans #60-61!

272 pages, $24.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT -- MARSHALL ROGERS HC

Written by Steve Englehart and others, art by Marshall Rogers, Terry Austin and others, cover by Rogers.

Marshall Rogers' unforgettable tales of Batman are collected in this new title featuring Detective Comics #468, 471-479 and 481, DC Special Series #15, Secret Origins #6, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #132-136 and Batman: Dark Detective #1-6!

496 pages, $49.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

BATMAN: EYE OF THE BEHOLDER HC

Written by Tony Daniel, art by Daniel and others, cover by Daniel.

Bruce Wayne may have returned to Gotham City, but when an aging but wealthy technology developer comes to Gotham with his beautiful daughter, it turns out he's in search of a joint project with WayneTech. DNA tracking is the name of his game, and there are others interested in his proposal. But when the developer goes missing, Batman finds that his tracks stop in the city's violent Chinatown neighborhood, where a new deadly gang has taken hold. Collecting Batman #704-710!

168 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE TP

Written by Kevin Smith, art by Walt Flanagan and Art Thibert, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

As The Dark Knight stalks Gotham City's criminals, Bruce Wayne gets reacquainted with Silver St. Cloud. Meanwhile, Batman has taken on a mysterious new partner in his fight against crime in Gotham City, but will his trust cause him to be rewarded . . . or punished? Kevin Smith's six-issue miniseries is now in paperback!

200 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

BIRDS OF PREY: THE DEATH OF ORACLE HC

Written by Gail Simone, art by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

One of Oracle's fiercest enemies finds her alone and far from her allies in this title collecting issues #7-13 -- and that's just the tip of the iceberg! As Black Canary confronts her inner demons, the Calculator's army and new villainess Mortis take their ultimate revenge on Oracle.

200 pages, $24.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

NIGHT FORCE HC

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Gene Colan and others, cover by Colan and Dick Giordano. MARV WOLFMAN

The creative team behind Tomb of Dracula reunited in 1982 for Night Force! The series begins as the mysterious sorcerer Baron Winter assembles a team to take on an occult evil. But can the granddaughter of Dracula's greatest foe, a powerful parapsychologist and a timelost warrior from the court of King David tackle these threats? Collecting all 14 issues of the original series for the first time!

352 pages, $39.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

THE FLASH: THE ROAD TO FLASHPOINT HC

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Francis Manapul and Scott Kolins, cover by Manapul.

Make way for Hot Pursuit -- the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He's here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit -- hero or villain! And just wait until you see whose face is under Hot Pursuit's helmet! This hardcover collection of The Flash #8-12 leads up to Flashpint, DC's comic-book event for summer 2011!

128 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

A GOD SOMEWHERE TP NEW EDITION

Written by John Arcudi, art and cover by Peter Snejbjerg.

The original graphic novel is back in a new edition at a new, lower price! After a mysterious disaster, a young man named Eric finds that he has just as mysteriously developed extraordinary abilities. He starts out trying to help people, but his solitary position in the world isolates him in ways no ordinary human could understand. This original graphic novel charts Eric's evolution from man to . . . something else, as seen through the eyes of his family and his best friend, Sam.

200 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 7.

GREEN LANTERN: THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR TP

Written by Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi and Dave Gibbons, art by Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ethan Van Sciver and others, cover by Reis and Oclair Albert.

The epic adventure that set the stage for Blackest Night is now available in a single trade paperback volume collecting Green Lantern #21-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-19 and Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1!Sinestro -- Hal Jordan's former mentor and archnemesis -- has gathered an army of soldiers fueled by the fear they instill in others, consisting of Arkillo, Karu-Sil, the Cyborg-Superman, and more of the most terrifying villains the universe has ever seen!

336 pages, $29.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

JLA VOL. 1 TP

Written by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar, art by Howard Porter, John Dell, Oscar Jimenez and others, cover by Porter and Dell.

The 1990s JLA series is now collected in trade paperback, including issues #1-9 and JLA SECRET FILES #1. The action begins as the JLA reunites to stop the Hyperclan, who have come to Earth posing as a new group of Super Heroes. But as their true nature comes to light, only the World's Greatest Super Heroes can stop them! Standing side by side, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern and the Martian Manhunter take on alien posers and come to realize that Earth needs a protectorate made up of only the mightiest icons. This new trade paperback includes several issues that were not collected in the hardcover JLA DELUXE EDITION series.

256 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: TEAM HISTORY TP

Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art and cover by MARK BAGLEY and ROB HUNTER

In this first volume collecting stories by James Robinson and Mark Bagley from issues #38-43, the JLA is reborn with a new roster of heroes: Batman, Green Lantern, The Atom, Green Arrow, Donna Troy, The Guardian, Cyborg, Mon-El, Starfire and Congorilla. Also in this volume, the BLACKEST NIGHT darkens the skies over the Justice League. Can the team get it together in time to survive the return of the undead, villainous Dr. Light?

192 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST VOL. 2 HC

Written by JUDD WINICK Art by AARON LOPRESTI, FERNANDO DAGNINO, JOE BENNETT and others Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

In this second JLGL collection featuring issues #13-24 of the twice-monthly series, the U.N. revokes Checkmate's charter, Captain Atom is wanted for murder, and Blue Beetle is . . . dead?

320 pages, $39.99, in stores on Oct. 12.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: SUPER TOWN TP

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Art by SCOTT KOLINS and MIKE NORTON Cover by SCOTT KOLINS

The United States is attacked by a mysterious warrior known as Scythe in these tales from issues #44-49. The Justice Society races to Washington, D.C. to neutralize the threat and winds up in a catastrophe that may redefine justice, society and America.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: SORCERER KINGS HC

Written by Cullen Bunn, Joe Kelly, Chris Roberson and others, art by Chriscross, Jesus Merino, Brett Booth and Ed Benes, cover by Travel Foreman.

In these tales from issues #78-84, Superman and Batman must fight magical forces from the past and future. Guest-starring Dr. Occult, Detective Chimp, Klarion and a horde of Solomon Grundys!

160 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: ALL-STAR COMICS VOL. 1 TP

Written by PAUL LEVITZ and GERRY CONWAY • Art by WALLACE WOOD, JOE STATON and others • Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND The JSA's 1970s adventures from ALL-STAR COMICS #58-74 and ADVENTURE COMICS #461-466 are collected in a value-priced Showcase edition! The team battles with the Psycho-Pirate, Vandal Savage, the Injustice Society and more.

448 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

TITANS: FAMILY REUNION TP

Written by ERIC WALLACE • Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO

It's a new team and direction for the Titans as Deathstroke's mercenary team hits Gotham City to break someone out of Arkham Asylum. But the inmates have taken over, and The Titans are fighting for their lives against Gotham City's most dangerous lunatics! Can Deathstroke and Arsenal join forces with Batman long enough to survive the night?

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN OMNIBUS HC

Written by ALAN MOORE Art and cover by KEVIN O'NEILL

At last, the original two LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN epics are collected in a single, hardcover edition! In this amazingly imaginative tale, Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man unite to defeat a deadly menace to London and all Britons! Then, one month later, the skies over England are filled with flaming rockets as Mars launches the first salvo of an invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers can save mother England and the Earth itself.

416 pages, $49.99, in stores on Oct. 26.

TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES VOL. 2 TP

Written by alan moore and STEVE MOORE • Art by ARTHUR ADAMS, ALAN WEISS, CHRIS WESTON, SHAWN MCMANUS, BRUCE TIMM, JASON PEARSON and others, cover by ARTHUR ADAMS

The hero of Millennium City shines in this title collecting TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #7-12! This volume features thrilling stories about Tom's island youth, as well as the further adventures of science-fiction heroine Jonni Future and more!

160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 28.

100 BULLETS BOOK ONE HC

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

The first of five oversized, hardcover collections of the 100 Bullets collects issues #1-19 of the crime series! In the opening chapters, Dizzy Cordova, a Latina gangbanger who has just finished a prison sentence, is given the chance to avenge her family's murders, and a downtrodden bartender receives the opportunity to exact revenge against the woman who ruined his life. Then, as Agent Graves continues to approach and manipulate his “clients,” questions about the ghoulish agent start to arise as people from his past begin to appear, revealing interesting information about their former acquaintance. And in this volume's third arc, Graves pulls a young man by the name of Loop Hughes into his web of intrigue and deception. Armed with one of Graves's briefcases, Loop tracks down his long-lost father and is soon drawn into the world of mob enforcement.

456 pages, $49.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

FABLES: WEREWOLVES OF THE HEARTLAND HC

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Jim Fern, Craig Hamilton and Ray Snyder, cover by Daniel Dos Santos.

Bigby Wolf takes center stage in what might be the most action-packed FABLES story to date. Bigby embarks on a quest through the American Heartland to find a new location for Fabletown. In his wanderings, Bigby stumbles across a small town named Story City, that, amazingly enough, seems to be populated by werewolves. Who are they and where did they come from? They aren't Fables, but they sure aren't normal mundys. They seem to already know and revere Bigby, but at the same time they've captured and caged him -- but why? Unravelling the many mysteries of Story City may cost Bigby more than his life.

160 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 5.

CUBA: MY REVOLUTION TP

Written by Inverna Lockpez, art and cover by Dean Haspiel

This roman à clef is based on Inverna Lockpez's astonishing early life in Havana, where her world was upended by the Cuban Revolution. Seventeen-year-old Sonia, a medical student who dreams of becoming a modernist painter, is caught up in Fidel Castro's revolution from the moment he captures Havana on New Year's Eve, 1958. While her eccentric mother hatches increasingly desperate plans to flee Cuba, Sonia joins the militia and volunteers as a medic at the Bay of Pigs, where she encounters her mortally wounded high school sweetheart as an enemy fighter, then is captured and tortured for treating the enemy. Scarred, yet clinging to her ideals, she seeks fulfillment in an artists' collective, only to be further disillusioned by increasing repression under Castro. Finally, she flees to America to pursue her dreams as an artist.

144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 7.

THE NEW YORK FIVE TP

Written by Brian Wood, art and cover by Ryan Kelly.

Collecting the four-issue miniseries the exposes the underbelly of college life in the Big Apple! Riley's sister Angie is making a name with her new band, while Riley is the black sheep of the family. Plus: Lona's murky past seems to include stalkerism, and Merissa and Ren must deal with situations involving older men. Also includes bonus material!

144 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 21.

iZOMBIE VOL. 2: uVAMPIRE TP

Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred.

In uVAMPIRE, Gwen Dylan dines on the grey matter of a person who knew her as a child -- and things quickly get complicated. Meanwhile, ghost-girl Ellie learns a few tricks from Amon the mummy; Spot the were-terrier meets someone from Gwen's past, Galatea engages in some grave-robbing; and monster-hunters tackle the town's vampire problem. Collecting issues #6-12, plus a story from the House of Mystery Annual #2.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 7.

HOW TO UNDERSTAND ISRAEL IN 60 DAYS OR LESS TP

Written, art and cover by Sarah Glidden.

When Sarah Glidden took a “Birthright Israel” tour, she thought she knew what she was getting herself into. But when she got to Israel, she found that things weren't quite so simple.

How to Understand Israel is Sarah's memoir not only of her Israeli government-sponsored trip through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Masada and other famous locations, but of the emotional journey she never expected to take while she was there. Her experience clashes with her preconceived notions again and again, particularly when she tries to take a non-chaperoned trip into the West Bank. Sarah is forced to question first her political beliefs and then her own sense of identity, until she finds that to understand Israel she first must come to understand herself.

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on August 24.

GREEK STREET VOL. 3: MEDEA'S LUCK TP

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Davide Gianfelice and Werther Dell'Edera, cover by Davide Furno.

Peter Milligan's reimagining of classic Greek myths set in modern-day London comes to a shocking conclusion with a deus ex machina like you've never seen before. Collecting issues #12-16.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 14.

SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 6 HC

Written by Alan Moore, art by Rick Veitch, Steven Bissette and others, coer by John Totleben.

This hardcover collection of issues #57-64 of Swamp Thing begins across the galaxy, where the Swamp Thing's consciousness has been hurled. Trying to find his way back to Earth, Swamp Thing stops over on Thanagar, home of Hawkman; Rann, home of Adam Strange; and encounters the Green Lantern of a world of sentient plants.

208 pages, $24.99, in stores on Oct. 19.

VERTIGO RESURRECTED: JONNY DOUBLE #1

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

In a story by the creators of 100 Bullets, San Francisco P.I. Jonny Double is hired to watch over a rich man's rebellious daughter. But after being seduced by the girl, Jonny finds himself mixed up in a scheme to plunder an old bank account that belonged to Al Capone.

96 pages, $7.99, in stores on August 10.

INSANELY AWESOME MAD TP

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions! Spy Vs. Spy! Ridiculous ads! Super Heroes! This new collection is handcrafted from favorite MAD features, and is designed for fans of the hit Cartoon Network show!

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on August 24.





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