MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
DC COMICS FOR JUNE
BEFORE WATCHMEN TITLES
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke and Len Wein, art by Darwyn Cooke and John Higgins, cover by Darwyn Cooke, variant covers by Michael Golden and Jim Lee.
"Little did we know that poor boy would lead to the end of us all." Plus: A Crimson Corsair backup story.
32 pages, $3.99 (combo pack, $4.99), in stores on June 6.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #1
Written by Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner and Len Wein, art by Amanda Conner and John Higgins, cover by Amanda Conner, variant covers by Dave Johnson and Jim Lee.
"Oh sweetie, you're too young to hate. Wait until you're older and the world gives you a good reason. Trust me, it won't let you down." Plus: A Crimson Corsair backup story.
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack $4.99), in stores on June 13.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN #1
Written by Brian Azzarello and Len Wein, art by J.G. Jones and John Higgins, cover by J.G. Jones, variant covers by Eduardo Risso and Jim Lee.
"I'm a funny guy..." Plus: A Crimson Corsair backup story.
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack, $4.99), in stores on June 20.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWL #1
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Len Wein, art by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert and John Higgins, cover by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert, variant covers by Kevin Nowlan and Jim Lee.
"The hero known to the public only as Nite Owl announced his retirement today." Plus: A Crimson Corsair backup story.
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack, $4.99), in stores on June 27.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ACTION COMICS #10
Written by Grant Morrison and Sholly Fisch, art by Gene Ha, Rick Bryant and Brad Walker, cover by Rags Morales, variant cover by Bryan Hitch.
Clark Kent is dead! The three-part Action Comics summer event storyline begins here! New villain Nimrod the Hunter is on Superman's trail! He;s killed every living thing he's ever tracked -- but he's never killed an alien!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 6. (Polybagged combo, $4.99).
SUPERMAN #10
Written by Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens, art by Dan Jurgens and Jesus Merino, cover by Ivan Reis and Eber Ferreira.
Superman's new foe -- the one that can't be touched -- has found a way hurt both The Man of Steel and Clark Kent!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
SUPERGIRL #10
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art and cover by Mahmud Asrar.
Supergirl trapped in the nightmarish spirit world of the Black Banshee! What happens when a Kryptoniain loses control of his or her powers? Massive destruction!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
SUPERBOY #10
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean, cover by Ian Churchill.
Wonder Girl, Solstice, Red Robin, Kid Flash and Bunker all guest-star in a story that connects to this month's Teen Titans #10. Superboy and Wonder Girl, lost in an ancient world -- with no adult supervision!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #2
Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Pere Perez, cover by Cat Staggs.
The season premiere event continues with these digital-first stories! Clark investigates the true cause of the mysterious energy storm in space! Chloe and Emil pursue an intriguing artifact!
Lex launches a dangerous mission into orbit, with former astronaut Hank Henshaw at the wheel.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 6.
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN #10
Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and Rafael Albuquerque, cover by Greg Capullo, variant covers by Rafael Albuquerque, and Greg Capullo.
Batman takes the fight to The Court of Owls! Discover the evil mastermind behind The Court. Plus: The "Fall of the House of Wayne" backup.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 13. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
DETECTIVE COMICS #10
Written art by Tony S. Daniel, art by Ed Benes, Rob Hunter and Szymon Kudranski, cover and variant cover by Tony S. Daniel.
Batman must defend Wayne Enterprises from espionage and himself from the menace of Hypnotic! The latest chapter in the Two-Face backup story!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 6. (Combo pack, $4.99).
BATWING #10
Written by Judd Winick, art by Marcus Toy and Ryan Winn, cover by Marcus To.
Batwing fights pirates known as The Jackals as they attempt to smuggle a mysterious cargo. Batman's investigation leads him to China to face an unexpected member of his rogues gallery! Guest-starring Batman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #10
Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art, cover and variant cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.
Kicking off a major story pitting Batman against the most deadly version of the Scarecrow he's ever seen! This isn't about fear...it's about Terror!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #10
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray.
Someone calls a meeting of the Robins, but who and why? And will the exiled and egotistical Red Hood answer the call? Red Robin learns of Damain's betrayal -- but how long will the youngest Robin's lack of discipline stand? Many of Gotham City's villains blame Batman for their downfall, but what happens when they stand together in a pact to bring the Dark Knight down?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
BATGIRL #10
Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Alitha Martinez and Vicente Cinfuentes, cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cinfuentes.
The introduction of a villain destined to become Barbara's greatest and most dangerous foe! An innocent woman who was sentenced to life in Arkham Asylum, Knightfall is now free and more dangerous than the psychotics she was imprisoned with. Her bloody quest for revenge will be unlike anything Batgirl has ever seen.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
BATWOMAN #10
Written by J.H. Williams III and Haden Blackman, art by Trevor McCarthy, cover and variant cover by J.H. Williams III.
Ambushed by Killer Croc! The penultimate chapter of "To Drown the World' reveals the true nature of the villain Batwoman has been searching for all this time!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
NIGHTWING #10
Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Eddy Barrows, Paolo Siqueira and Eber Ferreira, cover by Eddy Barrows.
Part one of "The Republic of Tomorrow, Today." Nightwing begins investigating a double murder in Old Gotham that happens to feature part of his costume as evidence. Introducing the Republic of Tomorrow and their leader, Paragon.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
CATWOMAN #10
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Guillem March.
Meet Dollhouse - a psychotic who kidnaps children from the streets of Gotham City. She's about to awaken a rage in Catwoman that nobody knew existed...not even Catwoman! Catwoman's partnership with Spark continues -- on a whole new level!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
BIRDS OF PREY #10
Written by Duane Swierczynski, art and cover by Travel Foreman and Jeff Huet.
The Birds bring a gravely injured Poison Ivy to the Amazon hoping to help rejuvenate her, but they're going to need her help more to stay alive! Welcome to the jungle indeed! Black Canary discovers something amazing about her powers!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #10
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Kenneth Rocafort and Ario Anindito, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.
Red Hood learns that Starfire is one of the most respected and feared commanders in all of space! Who knew? Princess Koriand'r homeworld of Tamaran is in danger -- and she must defend a world that once turned its back on her! Plus: The start of a new backup story starring Essence!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
BATMAN, INCORPORATED #2
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Chris Burnham, variant covers by Cameron Stewart and Chris Burnham.
This is the story of a man and a woman fighting over the heart and soul of their child. Unfortunately for the world, the man is Batman, the woman is Talia Al Ghul, and the child is Damian.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20. (Combo pack edition, $3.99).
BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #5
Written by J.T. Krul, Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen, art by Howard Porter, Norm Breyfogle, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Dustin Nguyen.
Superman faces off against a new generation of Luthor! The conclusion of the origin of Warhawk in Justice League! Batman Beyond sees both the introduction of a major new character and tells an important story for Beyond and classic fans alike! Digital-first tales!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 20.
BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #3
Written by Derek Fridolfs, art by Simon Coleby, Bruno Redondo, Santi Casas and Cliff Rathburn, cover by Dave Wilkins.
These digital-first tales follow the storyline of the smash hit videogame Arkham City! The gang war between The Penguin and The Joker.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
GREEN LANTERN TITLES
GREEN LANTERN #10
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, cover by Doug Mahnke.
As "The Secret of the Indigo Tribe" races toward its conclusion, all is revealed about the Indigo Lanterns!
Leads into next issue's shocking turn of events!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13. Combo pack, $3.99).
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #10
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna.
"Alpha War" part two! John Stewart is on trial for murdering his fellow Green Lantern - but does Guy Gardner think he's guilty? Plus, more of the Guardians' secret plans to amass a new army!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #10
Written by Tony Bedard, art, cover and variant covers by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.
Part two of "The Fall of the Blue Lanterns." The New Guardians reunite! Why is every Corps coming apart at the seams? One word: Larfleeze!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
RED LANTERNS #10
Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Miguel Sepulveda.
Continued from last month's Stormwatch #9! Bleez and the rest of the surviving Red Lanterns head for Zamaron to confront the Star Sapphires about their role in the poisoning of the Red Power Lantern.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES
JUSTICE LEAGUE #10
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Gary Frank, cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant cover by Cully Hamner.
"The Villain's Journey," part two! The identity of the Justice League's newest and deadliest foe is revealed! Part four of the debut of SHAZAM!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 20. (Combo pack, $4.99).
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #10
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.
"Breakdown," picking up where last month's Firestorm #9 left off. The JLI team -- Booster Gold, August General In Iron, Godiva, Guy Gardner, Batwing, O.M.A.C. and Firehawk -- face off against The Burners, who want to create anarchy by any means necessary!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
AQUAMAN #10
Written by Geoff Johns, art and covers by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
"The Others," part four. The Others are reunited when the hero called Vostok-X arrives on Earth. Mera learns more about Arthur's violent past from Shin.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
WONDER WOMAN #10
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Tony Akins and Dan Green, cover by Cliff Chiang.
Wonder Woman has been shot through the heart! It's up to Lennox to pull his half-sister out of Hell! One of Diana's closest companions is not to be trusted!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
THE FLASH #10
Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Manapul, variant cover Tony S. Daniel.
The Flash vs. The Weather Wizard! The Flash may survive…but will Barry Allen?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
CAPTAIN ATOM #10
Written by J.T. Krul, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Mike Choi.
How will Captain Atom survive his journey through time? Who is Chrona Mota?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #10
Written by James Robinson, art by Bernarnd Chang, cover by Ryan Sook.
In part two of this three-part tale, Kass works with her father -- convicted serial killer Vandal Savage -- to catch a killer before it's too late! Is there any way to solve the case without setting Vandal Savage free?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #10
Written by Ethan Van Sciver and Joe Harris, art by Yildriay Cinar and Norm Rapmund, cover by Yildriay Cinar and Ethan Van Sciver.
Ronnie and Pozhar face off against India's officially sanctioned Firestorm, Rakshasa! Jason Rusch begins to develop strange new abilities related to the Firestorms' mysterious connection to the chaotic Quantum Field.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27..
GREEN ARROW #10
Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Oliver Nome, cover by Howard Porter.
A stand-alone issue in which Oliver Queen confronts the villain Doctor Cognate and must face some difficult questions about what it truly means to be human. Plus: Green Arrow vs. a ton of Killer Robots!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #10
Written by Rob Liefeld and Mark Poulton, art by Joe Bennett and Art Thibert, cover by Rob Liefeld.
It's fight night as Hawkman enters a gladiatorial deathmatch against three ultra-villains for the life of his friend Emma!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
EARTH TWO #2
Written by James Robinson, art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott, cover and variant by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
Mr. Terrific -- Michael Holt -- lands on Earth Two! The origin of the Earth Two Flash -- and the first time he uses his powers! What could be a bigger threat to Earth Two than Apokolip? Jay Garrick is about to find out!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
WORLDS' FINEST #2
Written by Paul Levitz, art by George Perez, Scott Koblish and Kevin Maguire, cover by George Perez, variant cover by George Perez.
Huntress and Power Girl versus The Irradiate Man! Learn what our heroes have been doing since they arrived here five years ago from Earth Two!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
NIGHT FORCE #4
Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Tom Mandrake, cover by Leonardo Manco.
The turning point in the miniseries! The Baron time-travels straight into a trap! The final fate of Donovan Caine revealed! Night Force now will run seven issues!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
THE DARK TITLES
DIAL H #2
Written by China Mieville, art by Mateus Santolouco, cover by Brian Bolland.
Part two of the five-part opening story! As our hero learns to use the H Dial, he begins to suspect there is something sinister at work.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #10
Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Mikel Janin.
Featuring John Constantine, Zatanna , Deadman, Andrew Benet, Madame Xanadu, Black Orchid and Dr. Mist! In part two of Jeff Lemire's first story the team sets up shop in their new HQ, the House of Mystery -- but first, they'll have to survive an attack by The Demons Three!
! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
SWAMP THING #10
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Francesco Francavilla, cover by Yanick Paquette.
The deadly return of Anton Arcane! This is the beginning of a new chapter in the Swamp Thing saga and a perfect time to start reading!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
ANIMAL MAN #10
Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Steve Pugh, cover by Travel Foreman.
"Extincition is Forever," part two! Guest-starring John Constantine and Justice League Dark. Buddy Baker seeks the help of The Totems to return to his family.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF SHADE #10
Written by Matt Kindt, art and cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Wayne Faucher.
"Satan's Ring" begins here! Frankenstein and The Creature Commandoes must investigate suspected double-agents in SHADE field offices. Their first stop is the Untropolis -- an exact copy of Metropolis that floats upside down in the 4th Cloud above Superman's home town.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
I, VAMPIRE #10
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Andrea Sorrentino, cover by Clayton Crain.
As the vampires continue their journey across the country to their homeland they encounter an ancient enemy! Introducing The Order of the Van Helsings!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
RESURRECTION MAN #10
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
The battle between good and evil for Resurrection Man's soul...and if either side wins, Mitch Shelly loses! Where is the Transhuman?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
DEMON KNIGHTS #10
Written by Paul Cornell, art by Diogenes Neves and Oclair Albert, cover by Mike Chio.
Part two of "Assault on Avalon."
While searching for Merlin, our heroes find King Arthur...both of him!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
THE SHADE #9
Written by James Robinson, art by Frazer Irving, cover by Tony Harris, variant cover by Frazer Irving.
The final chapter of this amazing epic begins here. The Shade returns to his hometown, London, to get to the bottom of the mystery of who tried to kill him!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
THE EDGE TITLES
STORMWATCH #10
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Ignacio Calero and Sean Parsons, cover by Miguel Sepulveda.
Harry Tanner returns to take on Stormwatch! More secrets of the team's past are revealed!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
GRIFTER #10
Written by Rob Liefeld and Frank Tieri, art by Scott Clark and Dave Beaty, cover by Rob Liefeld.
Grifter faces off against the Daemonites alongside Deathblow and Cheshire!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
DEATHSTROKE #10
Written, art and cover by Rob Liefeld.
"The Hunt for Lobo."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
SUICIDE SQUAD #10
Written by Adam Glass, art by Fernando Dagnino, cover by Ken Lashley.
It's Suicide Squad vs. Suicide Squad, as Basilisk raises the stakes! More on the traitor disguised as a member of the team.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
VOODOO #10
Written by Josh Williamson, art by Sam Basri, cover by Paulo Siqueira.
"Dead City" begins as Pris and the Black Razors pursue Voodoo into outer space! Is the Dead City really dead? If so, how do you explain the mutated Daemonites attacking from every direction? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
G.I. COMBAT #2
Written by J.T. Krul, Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Ariel Olivetti and Dan Panosian, cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Wayne Faucher.
In "The War That Time Forgot," contemporary soldiers must battle pterodactyls and a tyrannosaurus rex as they struggle to understand where -- or when -- they are! The Unknown Soldier becomes a human guinea pig in hopes that the experiments will grant him super powers.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 6.
ALL-STAR WESTERN #10
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, cover by Ladronn.
Part one of a story exposing the beginning of a battle for Gotham City between The Court of Owls and The Crime Bible. Tallulah Black is back.
And in a new Bat Lash backup, an outraged father is accusing Bat of tarnishing the honor of his twin daughters -- and he's making his case with a double-barreled shotgun!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 27.
YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES
TEEN TITANS #10
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Brett Booth, variant cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.
The Teen Titans lost in an inner-world! What did Solstice learn from the Legion Lost team during The Culling? Hint: It has to do with the mystery surrounding Kid Flash's origin! Bunker confronts Red Robin about the missing Skitter! Dinosaurs -- and a new threat!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
THE RAVAGERS #2
Written by Howard Mackie, art and cover by Ian Churchill.
Starring Fairchild, Thunder, Lightning, Ridge, Beast Boy and Terra! Trying to hide in the "real world" while on the run from N.O.W.H.E.R.E. and its agents proves difficult for teen metas who stand out in a crowd! If they're going to survive, these young heroes had better be ready to fight!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
BLUE BEETLE #10
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Ig Guara, cover by Paul Renaud.
Blue Beetle is on the run from the D.E.O.! Seems this whole "living by himself in New York City" idea wasn't Jaime's best. Guest-starring Mister Bones.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #10
Written by Paul Levitz, art by Francis Portela, cover by Steve Lightle.
Star Boy takes a ragtag team on a suicide mission into Dominator space to rescue Brainiac 5! Meanwhile, Cosmic Boy searches for evidence in the Dominator embassy in Metropolis.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
LEGION LOST #10
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Pete Woods.
The Legion Lost team must decide which fate is worse: staying and dying in the present or returning to a future that may be totally different from the one they left behind! Accused of being terrorists, the Lost Legionnaires are hunted by the new Metamerican and his Meta-Marines!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
LICENSED TITLES
GEARS OF WAR #24
Written by Karen Traviss, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Colin Wilson.
Series finale This series final features the comics debut of Queen Myrrah, leader of The Locusts! Leads readers into Gears of War 3 game!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
VERTIGO TITLES
RIGHT STATE HC
Written by Mat Johnson, art by Andrea Mutti, cover by Nessim Higson.
Just in time for the fall presidential election, Mat Johnson, writer of Incognegro, delivers a race-against-time political thriller about a militia group that's plotting to assassinate the second African- American President of the U.S. In the week leading up to a major campaign speech, the Secret Service discovers that an extremist militia group is plotting to assassinate America's second African American President. The best chance to avert this crisis is to infiltrate the group using an ex-Special Forces war hero turned conservative media pundit named Ted Akers. While Akers's politics make him a hero to the right-wing fringe and no friend to the current Administration, he takes the assignment and what follows is an adrenalinefueled race against time to stop a President from dying and a country from being ripped apart.
152 pages, black and white, $24.99, in stores on August 8.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE #28
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque, variant cover by Greg Capullo.
"The Blacklist" begins here!
The next AMERICAN VAMPIRE epic begins here with part one of "The Blacklist." 1950's Hollywood is in the grip of "The Red Scare," but in this twisted tale it's more than just the political scene that runs red. Our gal Pearl and Skinner Sweet return to the town where it all started for them, only to learn that things have gotten much worse since they left.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE #28
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.
Hot on the heels of last year's award-winning American Vampire miniseries, Survival of the Fittest, DC returns to postwar Europe and the vampire-hunting agency known as The Vassals of the Morning Star! Agent Felicia Book has had a dark life, filled with tragedy, but she has finally found peace, raising her adoptive son, Gus. But when the Vassals return for help tracking the most powerful vampire of all time, she soon learns nothing can prepare her for the threat inside The Coffin...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD #4
Written by Selwyn Sefu Hinds, art by Denys Cowan and John Floyd, cover by Rafael Grampa.
Dominique finds herself trapped at The Crossroads, the pathway between flesh and spirit, where she faces an inquisition from a handful of lethally unpredictable voodoo gods. From sailing the River of Souls with Baron Samedi, god of death, to confronting the overwhelming vastness of the Universe from the back of Damballah the sky serpent, Dominique's trials will strip her bare…and threaten her very soul.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
FABLES #118
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Shawn McManus, cover by Joao Ruas.
Planning a visit to Toyland? Here are a few simple rules: 1) Bring your own food. Plastic pies and hamburgers won't fill you up. 2) Stay away from the tattered, broken toys called the Discardia. They're dangerous and they're up to something. 3) If you find yourself in trouble, try to find the Fisher King. He's the only one who can help you now.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
FAIREST #4
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning, cover by Adam Hughes.
What is it with the Snow Queen and her love of/addiction to stories? And how does that little blue bottle imp plan to take advantage of her weakness? Can he really spin a tale so compelling that the evil queen of ice and sorrow will willingly let them all go in peace? Let's find out as we hear the rest of Sleeping Beauty's tale, and learn how Ali Baba ended up stranded in this bleak and snowy world.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
HELLBLAZER #292
Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Simon Bisley.
When John Constantine and Epiphany Greaves see a trashy werewolf movie it triggers disturbing memories of guilty sexual stirrings, lycanthropic aristocrats and socially mobile gangsters. But can John remember who was in that little red riding hood? And can Epiphany be sure what kind of beast she's sleeping with? Find out in the one-shot tale "The House of Wolves."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
IZOMBIE #26
Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred.
Things have gotten pretty crazy for the good people of Eugene, Oregon, in recent months, and now matters are going from bad to worse. Gwen knows what she has to do if she's going to be able to stop things from going from worse to WORST, but can she bring herself to do it? What price will she pay to save the world?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #4
Written by Dan Abnett, art and cover by I.N.J. Culbard.
Inspector Suttle, closing in on the perpetrator of the impossible crime, must escape the living terror of Zone B's East End if he is to chase down the remaining leads. Can the living ever let the dead go free? And if the investigation extends beyond the cordoned comfort of London, into the bleak Restless Wastes, what other horrors will he face?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
SAUCER COUNTRY #4
Written by Paul Cornell, art and cover by Ryan Kelly.
Why is there a gap in the Governor's files when it comes to Roswell? Michael investigates the secrets of his abduction, powerful enemies gather against the Alvarado campaign, and Arcadia makes the most desperate decision of her life.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
SCALPED #60
Written by Jason Aaron, art by R.M. Guera, cover by Jock.
Final issue. It all ends here.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
SPACEMAN #7
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.
Orson is hunted down by the cops, the bounty hunter, and the gang bent on kidnapping Tara. And as he gets squeezed, something precious slips through his fingers...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
SWEET TOOTH #34
Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.
A special stand-alone story called "The Ballad of Johnny and Abbot." Johnny and Abbot are brothers, but they couldn't be more different. What created this rift between them, and can Johnny fix it before it's too late?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
THE UNWRITTEN #38
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu.
The weird cultists who worship Tommy Taylor are the chief suspects in a series of bizarre disappearances -- and a young, relentless detective thinks she's found a way to crack the case. Plus, puppetmaster Madame Rausch is on her deathbed -- but can she find the strength to pull the final strings?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
DC KIDS TITLES
DC NATION #1
Written by various, art by various, montage cover.
The official magazine of Cartoon Network's DC Nation. Featuring three awesome comics stories! Plus: Behind the scenes sneak-peeks at your favorite DC Nation cartoons!
64 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 27.
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #3
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Dario Brizuela.
Hal Jordan and Kilowog find adventure on a new planet! Razer is almost kidnapped by a Spider Guild bounty hunter! AYA, the ship's computer, takes her new robot body for a spin!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 13.
SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #2
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Art Baltazar.
Superman trains his young sidekicks to become Super Heroes! Bizarro comes to Earth and makes a mess of Metropolis! Jimmy Olsen finds out that being Superman's pal means help is only a shout away!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 27.
LOONEY TUNES #207
Written by Bill Matheny, art and cover by Walter Carzon and Horatio Ottolini.
Is Daffy's goose cooked when the Goofy Gophers take over his cooking show? Can Daffy whip up a recipe to get rid of them? Will the Goofy Gophers give Daffy his just desserts?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #22
Written by Scott Beatty, art and cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae.
Velma is captured -- but where is the rest of the gang? Can Velma solve a baffling mystery on her own?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 6.
YOUNG JUSTICE #17
Written by Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps, art and cover by Christopher Jones.
Kobra is back -- and he's scheming to become a god! Robin, Kid Flash and Artemis tackle Mammoth and Shimmer! Guest-starring Batman, The Flash and Green Arrow!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 20.
MAD MAGAZINE #516
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
School's out! Go ahead, put your brain in neutral and catch up on the latest issue of MAD. We won't tell.
56 pages, $5.99.
DC TRADES AND HARDCOVERS
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 1 -- SUPERMAN AND THE MEN OF STEEL HC
Written by Grant Morrison and Sholly Fisch, art by Rags Morales, Andy Kubert, Brent Anderson, Rick Bryant, Jesse Delperdang, Sean Parsons, Brad Walker and Chriscross, cover by Rags Morales.
The first collection of Grant Morrison's epic run on Action Comics! In these startling tales, the people of Metropolis turn on their new champion! Plus, the Superman of today and the Legion of Super-Heroes must save the jean swearing Superman of five years ago! Collects Action Comics #1-8.
256 pages, $24.99, in stores on August. 1.
BATWING VOL. 1: THE LOST KINGDOM TP
Written by Judd Winick, art by Ben Oliver, Brian Reber, Chriscross and Ryan Wynn, cover by Ben Oliver.
The first collection starring Batwing, the African-born hero introduced in the pages of Batman, Incorporated! What can a soldier in service of Batman Incorporated do when he's met his match in the murderous Massacre? The past looms large as Batwing's early days as a crime fighter come to light, gaining the attention of Batman. Collects Batwing #1-6!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 18.
DEMON KNIGHTS VOL. 1: SEVEN AGAINST THE DARK TP
Written by Paul Cornell, art by Diogenes Neves, Oclair Olbert, Mike Choi, Robson Rocha, cover by Tony S. Daniel.
In the Dark Ages of the DC Universe, The Demon and Madame Xanadu are all that stands against the HORDE of Vandal Savage! Collects Demon Knights #1-7!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 11.
GRIFTER VOL. 1: MOST WANTED TP
Written by Nathan Edmondson, art by Cafu, Jason Gorder, Scott Clark, Dave Beaty and Walden Wong, cover by Cafu and Bit.
The DCU's most wanted man stars in his own new collected edition! Grifter is branded a serial killer when he begins hunting and exterminating inhuman creatures hidden in human form that only he can see! With Grifter the only hero who can see them, it isn't long before the Daemonites are out to kill him! Guest-starring Green Arrow! Collects Grifter #1-8!
192 pages, $16.99, in stores on July 25.
MEN OF WAR VOL. 1: UNEASY COMPANY TP
Written by IVAN BRANDON, JONATHAN VANKIN, B. CLAY MOORE, MATT KINDT, JEFF LEMIRE, JAMES ROBINSON, J.T. KRUL and JOHN ARCUDI
Art by TOM DERENICK, PHIL WINSLADE, PAUL McCAFFREY, DAN GREEN, SCOTT KOLINS, PATRICK SCHERBERGER and RICHARD CORBEN
Cover by VIKTOR KALVACHEV
On the ground and on the front lines, a young, headstrong soldier known as JOE ROCK assumes command of EASY COMPANY -- a team of ex-military men turned contractors.
From today's battlefields come these tales of war against terrorism.
Collects the entire eight-issue run of MEN OF WAR!
256 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 18.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN AND ROBIN: BATMAN REBORN HC
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by FRANK QUITELY, DAVID FINCH, PHILIP TAN, ANDY CLARKE, CAMERON STEWART, JONATHAN GLAPION, DUSTIN NGUYEN, RYAN WINN and SCOTT HANNA
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
The entire run of BATMAN AND ROBIN by writer GRANT MORRISON is collected in an oversized, slipcased ABSOLUTE EDITION!
The DYNAMIC DUO battle the CIRCUS OF STRANGE and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious DOMINO KILLER!
With BRUCE WAYNE absent from GOTHAM CITY, the new Batman and Robin must deal with the deadly return of THE JOKER!
Collects BATMAN AND ROBIN #1-16 and BATMAN: THE RETURN #1!
488 pages, $99.99, in stores on Nov. 21.
SUICIDE SQUAD VOL. 1: KICKED IN THE TEETH TP
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO, RANSOM GETTY, ANDREI BRESSAN and CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by RYAN BENJAMIN
HARLEY QUINN, DEADSHOT, KING SHARK and others are a team of death-row Super-Villains recruited by the government to take on
missions so dangerous -- they're sheer suicide!
After a prison riot at BELLE REVE PENITENTIARY, the hunt for the escaped HARLEY QUINN is on!
Collects SUICIDE SQUAD #1-7!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 4.
THE FLASH OMNIBUS BY GEOFF JOHNS VOL. 3 HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and GREG RUCKA
Art by HOWARD PORTER, ALBERTO DOSE and OTHERS
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
A third massive FLASH HC from superstar writer GEOFF JOHNS!
THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE clashes with his Rogues Gallery, including CAPTAIN COLD, THE PIED PIPER, TRICKSTER and MIRROR MASTER!
Collects THE FLASH #201-225 and WONDER WOMAN #214!
640 pages, $75, in stores on August 29.
GREEN ARROW: INTO THE WOODS TP
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by DIOGENES NEVES and OCLAIR ALBERT
Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI
Spinning out of BRIGHTEST DAY, Green Arrow must protect the forest created by the WHITE LANTERN RING.
Collects GREEN ARROW #1-6, from 2011.
192 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 25.
GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS TP
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
GUY GARDNER, KILOWOG and ARISIA explore the galaxy, determined to bring order to the universe.
Collecting GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #1-7.
176 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 4.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL #1
Written by JEPH LOEB and DAN DIDIO
Art and cover by IAN CHURCHILL and NORM RAPMUND
Spotlighting the art of IAN CHURCHILL with stories from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #19, SUPERMAN #176, SUPERGIRL #1, DC INFINITE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 and DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1!
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on June 27.
WONDER WOMAN: THE TWELVE LABORS TP
Written by LEN WEIN, CARY BATES, ELIOT S. MAGGIN and MARTIN PASKO
Art by CURT SWAN, IRV NOVICK, DICK DILLIN, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER and others
Cover by BOB OKSNER
Collects WONDER WOMAN #212-222.
In these 1970s tales, Diana Prince is back as Wonder Woman -- but she must prove her worthiness by undertaking twelve tasks -- each monitored by one of her former Justice League teammates!
232 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 4.
WONDER WOMAN: ODYSSEY VOL. 1 TP
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and PHIL HESTER
Art by DON KRAMER, EDUARDO PANSICA and others
Cover by ALEX GARNER
DIANA must track down the truth behind what's happened to her timeline and learn who destroyed PARADISE ISLAND!
Collects WONDER WOMAN #600-606.
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Juy 15.
JLA VOL. 2 TP
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by HOWARD PORTER, GARY FRANK and others
Cover by HOWARD PORTER and JOHN DELL
The JUSTICE LEAGUE facing off against LEX LUTHOR'S newly assembled INJUSTICE GANG while the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance.
Collects JLA #10-17, PROMETHEUS #1 and JLA/WILDCATS #1.
320 pages, $24.99, in stores on July 11.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: RIP HUNTER, TIME MASTER VOL. 1 TP
Written by JACK MILLER
Art by ALEX TOTH, BILL ELY, JOE KUBERT, ROSS ANDRU, NICK CARDY and others
Cover by NICK CARDY
Collects SHOWCASE #20, 21, 25 and 26 and RIP HUNTER: TIME MASTER #1-15.
Rip Hunter and his band of time-traveling adventurers travel to the distant past and future to face strange creatures!
512 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on July 18.
DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #1
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art by ALUIR AMANCIO and TERRY AUSTIN
Cover by RICK BURCHETT and TERRY AUSTIN
All-ages tales from SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #16, 19, 22 and 23.
The Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, Brainiac and Livewire, and plays bodyguard to the president of the United States.
96 pages, $7.99.
MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Collects MAD #19-24! Hoo hah!
Includes "Mickey Rodent," "Sounds Effects," and a tribute to Will Elder, because why not?
Written by Harvey Kurtzman, with spectacular art by Wally Wood, Jack Davis, Will Elder and others.
248 pages, $59.99, in stores on Nov. 8.
UNCHARTED TP
Written by JOSH WILLIAMSON
Art by SERGIO SANDOVAL and POL GAS
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling PlayStation 3 video game!
A quest for the legendary "Amber Room" launches Nathan Drake on a journey to the center of the earth.
Collects the entire 6-issue miniseries!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 11.
END OF NATIONS TP
Written by RICARDO SANCHEZ
Art by YVEL GUICHET and MIKE S. MILLER
Cover by CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY
Collecting END OF NATIONS #0-4!
Based on the highly anticipated MMORTS game from Trion Worlds!
Following a global economic collapse, the Order of Nations has taken control -- but resistance fighter Shane Barrett struggles to save his family, and maybe the world.
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 25.
FABLES VOL. 17: INHERIT THE WIND TP
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM
Art by MARK BUCKINGHAM, STEVE LEIALOHA, SHAWN McMANUS, ZANDER CANNON, JIM FERN, P. CRAIG RUSSELL, ADAM HUGHES and others
Cover by JOAO RUAS
The tights and capes have been stored away forever, but 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 in this collection featuring issues #108-113 of the acclaimed series.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 4.
SCALPED VOL. 9: KNUCKLE UP TP
Written by JASON AARON
Art by R.M. GUERA
Cover by JOCK
In this volume collecting SCALPED #50-55, war breaks out on the reservation as Red Crow loses his grip on the reins and Dash Bad Horse faces his toughest and fiercest foe yet.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 25.
THE INVISIBLES OMNIBUS HC
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by STEVE YEOWELL, JILL THOMPSON, CHRIS WESTON, JOHN RIDGWAY, STEVE PARKHOUSE, PAUL JOHNSON, PHIL JIMENEZ, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, MARK BUCKINGHAM, DUNCAN FEGREDO, MICHAEL LARK, PHILIP BOND, IVAN REIS, WARREN PLEECE, GRANT MORRISON, SEAN PHILLIPS, FRANK QUITELY and others
Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
Collecting for the first time ever in one book: all three volumes of the blockbuster series by Eisner award-winning writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, BATMAN)! Follow the adventures of The Invisibles, a secret organization out to battle the physical and psychic oppression brought upon humanity by the interdimensional alien gods of the Archons of Outer Church!
This massive book includes THE INVISIBLES #1-25, THE INVISIBLES VOL. 2 #1-22, THE INVISIBLES VOL. 3 #12-1, and stories from ABSOLUTE VERTIGO #1 and VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #1.
1,536 pages, $150, in stores on August 15.
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