MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2012
DC COMICS FOR AUGUST
BEFORE WATCHMEN TITLES
BEFORE WATCHMEN: NITE OWEL #2
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 cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.
"They run...I like it when they run." And the latest chapter of the Crimson Corsair backup.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1 (Combo pack, $4.99.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS #2
Written by Len Wein, art by Jae Lee and John Higgins, cover by Jae Lee, variant covers by Phil Jimenez and Jim Lee.
"Why not just kill me now and be done with it?" And the latest chapter of the Crimson Corsair backup.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1 (Combo pack, $4.99.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #3
Written by Darwyn Cooke and Len Wein, art by Darwyn Cooke and John Higgins, cover by Darwyn Cooke, variant cover by Cliff Chiang.
"I'm not here to bust you, I'm here to recruit you. How'd you like to work for your Uncle Sam, Eddie?" And the latest chapter of the Crimson Corsair backup.
32 pages, $3.99 (combo pack, $4.99), in stores on August 1.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH #1
Written by Brian Azzarello and Len Wein, art by Lee Bermejo and John Higgens, cover by Lee Bermejo, variant covers by Jim Steranoko and Jim Lee.
"What made you this way?" And the latest chapter of the Crimson Corsair backup.
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack $4.99), in stores on August 15.
BEFORE WATCHMEN: DR. MANHATTAN #1
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Len Wein, art by by Adam Hughes and John Higgins, cover by Adam Hughes, variant covers by Paul Pope and Jim Lee.
"I watch as a box containing a mystery is lowered into the soil." And the latest chapter of the Crimson Corsair backup.
32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack, $4.99), in stores on August 15.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ACTION COMICS #12
Written by Grant Morrison and Sholly Fisch, art by Rags Morales, Rick Bryant and Brad Walker, cover by Rags Morales, variant cover by Cliff Chiang.
What is the horrific secret behind "The Forgotten Superman"? What happens when Superman is too late to save Lois Lane? And what is the staggering new threat The Man of Steel is about to face? Plus in the backup, Perry White's brush with death leads to startling consequences for Superman!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1. (Polybagged combo, $4.99).
SUPERMAN #12
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Dan Jurgens and Jesus Merino, cover and variant cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.
The entity that came from the bottom of the ocean in issue #9 is back -- and it's trying to create a dimensional gateway for his army! Earth is in peril, and Superman is the only one who can prevent mass death and destruction.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1
Written by Keith Giffen, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.
Abducted by a group of mysterious aliens, Superman is dragged to a remote alien galaxy to take part in The Games, a world hopping game of cat-and-mouse where players are hunted for sport. Can even the help of a mysterious new Green Lantern overcome the might of an alien empire?
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 22.
SUPERGIRL #12
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art and cover by Mahmud Asrar.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
SUPERBOY #12
Written by Tom DeFalco, art by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean, cover by Steve Lightle.
There's a monster hiding in the shadows of New York after dark, and she's set her sights on Superboy. But her interest in him is more complicated than it seems! Superboy's just starting to figure out what it means to have friends -- does he have the good judgment to pick the right ones? Or is he destined to run with the wrong crowd?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #4
Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Pere Perez, cover by Ryan Benjamin and Joel Benjamin.
New digital-first adventures! The story arc kicking off the season premiere event concludes! Chloe and Oliver make a shocking discovery as they come face-to-face with the sole survivor of the crash. More machine than man, an out-of-control Henshaw must be stopped -- this looks like a job for Superman!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.
SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2 HC
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope.
Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.
And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton! But that will also mean he will have Superman's powers without his conscience, and Kal-El learns to live without powers beyond those of mere mortals.
136 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 31.
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN #12
Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Greg Capullo, variant covers by Bryan Hitch and Greg Capullo.
It's the epilogue to "The Court of Owls"! The next major storyline begins here!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).
DETECTIVE COMICS #12
Written by Tony S. Daniel, art by Ed Benes, Rob Hunter and Szymon Kudranski, cover and variant cover by Tony S. Daniel.
What is the final fate of Charlotte Rivers and Hugh Marder? Guest-starring Robin. The Two-Face backup story continues!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1. (Combo pack, $4.99).
DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #1
Written by Tony S. Daniel, art by Romano Molenaar and Sandu Florea, cover by Tony S. Daniel and Sandu Florea.
The grudge match you've been waiting for: Batman vs. The Black Mask!
48 pages, $4.99.
BATWING #12
Written by Judd Winick, art by Marcus To and Ryan Winn, cover by Marcus To.
The secrets of mad dictator Lord Battle revealed! Nightwing in action in Africa! Plus: Justice League International vs. Bloodstorm!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #12
Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art, cover and variant cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.
Batman has been captured by The Scarecrow who wants The Dark Knight to be his guinea pig for the ultimate fear toxin. Revelations about The Scarecrow's past!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #12
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray.
The finale of the fight with Terminus.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
BATGIRL #12
Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cinfuentes, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
Batgirl battles Batwoman! Knightfall strikes!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
BATWOMAN #12
Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.
An adventure of epic proportions begins here, with Batwoman and the werebeast zealot, Abbott, hot on the trail of the urban legend Bloody Mary. The trail leads to a twisted carnival and an abandoned Hall of Mirrors, where they face nightmarish versions of themselves... Batwoman seeks an unexpected ally: Wonder Woman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
NIGHTWING #12
Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Eddy Barrows, Paolo Siqueira and Eber Ferreira, cover by Eddy Barrows.
"The Republic of Tomorrow, Today" concludes! Guest-starring Robin. Nightwing and Paragon battle for Gotham City!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
CATWOMAN #12
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Guillem March.
The big finale is here, as Cawoman confronts Dollhouse! The fallout from Catwoman's tryst with Spark!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
BIRDS OF PREY #12
Written by Duane Swierczynski, art by Travel Foreman and Jeff Huet, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
Shock follows shock as the team learns that the plant monsters were the creation of Poison Ivy! With deadly toxins in their bloodstreams, The Birds have six months to live -- and they'll be given an antidote only if they help Ivy punish those who are despoiling the planet.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #12
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort.
Starfire has made it all the way to Tamaran only to find herself caught between the forces of The Blight and the political maneuvering of her sister, Blackfire. How will Jason protect Isabel on what has become an intergalactic date from Hell?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
BATMAN, INCORPORATED #4
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Chris Burnham, variant cover by Andy Clarke.
Batman and Talia al Ghul continue their fight for control of their son Damian -- better known as Robin! Wingman and Redbird descent upon Gotham City! Who are these heroes, and what is their relationship to The Dark Knight?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15. (Combo pack edition, $3.99).
BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #7
Written by J.T. Krul, Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs and Dustin Nguyen, art by Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Howard Porter and Norm Breyfogle, cover by Dustin Nguyen.
The War for Apokolips begins, and Aquagirl's origin is revealed! The Joker King gathers his army, and Terry makes a shocking discovery! Clark Kent searches for his place in the City of Tomorrow!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.
BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #5
Written by Derek Fridolfs, art by Juan Jose Ryp, cover by Dave Wilkins.
New digital-first adventures! The origin of Arkham City characters Hammer and Sickle! What is their connection to Hush?
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
GREEN LANTERN TITLES
GREEN LANTERN #12
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Mark Irwin.
Black Hand has been freed from the Indigo Tribe, and now he's more powerful than ever! What horrible plan does he have in mind, and to what lengths will Hal Jordan and Sinestro go to stop it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8. (Combo pack, $3.99).
GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #1
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
The conclusion of "The Revenge of Black!" Everything changes here! Everything!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #12
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna.
The epilogue to "Alpha War." The dust settles on the Corps; war with the Alpha Lanterns. John Stewart;s final fate is revealed. Guy Gardner learns the consequences of his defiance of the Guardians.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #12
Written by Tony Bedard, art, cover and cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.
The Ring Thief -- unmasked! The New Guardians vs. Larfleeze! The final judgment of Invictus!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
RED LANTERNS #12
Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Miguel Sepulveda.
Bleez is a captive of the Star Sapphires! Rankorr is poisoned, dying and lost in space! Atroctius' final, blood-spattered battle with Abysmus!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES
JUSTICE LEAGUE #12
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and others, cover and variant by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant cover by Bryan Hitch
"The Villain's Journey," part four. The team struggles to stay together as they try to combat their newest foe.
A shocking last page that will have the world talking about this special, extra-sized issue!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15. (Combo pack, $4.99).
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #12
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.
Final issue. It's the funeral for Rocket Red. Several members resign from the team -- who will be left?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL #1
Written by Geoff Johns and Dan DiDio, art and cover by Jason Fabok.
Will this issue be the final adventure ever for Justice League International? The true nature of O.M.A.C. revealed!Ties in to the shocking events of Justice League #12! Guest-starring Blue Beetle!
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.
AQUAMAN #12
Written by Geoff Johns, art and covers by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
The conclusion to The Others! The traitor in the team is revealed! Who is Black Manta working for?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
WONDER WOMAN #12
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Cliff Chiang.
Wonder Wman faces a choice: Defend Zeus' throne from Apollo -- or defend her closest friend! Plus: Zola gives birth to something completely unexpected!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
THE FLASH #12
Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Manapul.
Setting up The Rogues as a team as the next major storyline for the series begins! Glider takes center stage!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
THE FLASH ANNUAL #1
Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art Francis Manapul, Marcus To and others, cover by Francis Manapul.
The Rogues -- victorious? If The Flashhad trouble with them individually, together they'll kill him! Something worse than The Rogues is just waiting for the right moment to attack...
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29
CAPTAIN ATOM #12
Written by J.T. Krul, art and cover by Freddie Williams II.
Captain Atom's evolution continues as he regains his human appearance. But even though he's closer than ever to regaining his humanity, it comes at a major cost as chaos is unleashed at his laboratory headquarters. This issue reaches from Earth to the edge of the universe and ends with a massive change in Captain Atom's status quo in the DC Universe.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #12
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Jorge Jimenez, cover by Ryan Sook.
Kid Flash stars in his first solo adventure, racing against time as he deals with the prehistoric trouble the Teen Titans brought back from Mystery Island.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #12
Written by Joe Harris, art and cover by Yildriay Cinar and Norm Rapmund.
The quest for Ashar Khan takes a new turn! The menace of Zither is revealed!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22..
GREEN ARROW #12
Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Oliver Nome, cover by Howard Porter.
Green Arrow hits the streets of China! It's arrows against martial arts in this action-packed issue!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #12
Written by Rob Liefeld and Mark Poulton, art by Joe Bennett and Art Thibert, cover by Rob Liefeld.
Hawkman vs. St. Bastion -- with Pike, an incredible assassin with key info about Hawkman's past, caught in the middle!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
EARTH 2 #4
Written by James Robinson, art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott, cover and variant by Ivan Reis.
The Green Lantern, The Flash and Hawkgirl in action! The debut of the all-new Atom Smash! A monstrous evil claws its way out of the poisoned soil of Earth 2!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
WORLDS' FINEST #4
Written by Paul Levitz, art by George Perez, Scott Koblish and Kevin Maguire, cover by George Perez, variant cover by George Perez.
Hakkou, the Irradiated Man -- the mysterious bad guy who might have a connection to Earth 2 -- has grown to monstrous proportions. It's up to Power Girl and Huntress to stop him -- from destroying Tokyo?! Huntress learns how crime works on this Earth in the mean streets of Rome! Plus: Learn what the heroic duo have been up to in the five years since they arrived on this Earth!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
NIGHT FORCE #6
Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Tom Mandrake, cover by Leonardo Manco.
Many threads tie together in this penultimate issue! Sela's master plan is revealed! Kassandra initiates her revenge against Winters!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
THE DARK TITLES
DIAL H #4
Written by China Mieville, art by Mateus Santolouco, cover by Brian Bolland.
Abyss has arrived! Can the newest Dialer -- or anyone -- stop him? In a desperate attempt to save Manteau from X.N., Nelson is forced to team with his enemy. Plus, the secrets of Squid revealed!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #12
Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Mikel Janin, cover by Ryan Sook.
Faust's true master is revealed!
The divided team must go up against Blackbriar Thorn!
! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
ANIMAL MAN #12
Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Steve Pugh, cover by Steve Pugh and Yanick Paquette.
Prelude to "Rotworld"! Continued in this month's Swamp Thing #12. Buddy and Alec go into the Rot, and events from the last year of both series are recapped for new readers.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
SWAMP THING #12
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Marco Rudy, cover by Yanick Paquette.
Prelude to "Rotworld! Continued from this month's Animal Man #12! Animal Man and Swamp Thing -- together at last!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF SHADE #12
Written by Matt Kindt, art and cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Wayne Faucher.
The conclusion of "Son of Satan's Ring!" The mole inside S.H.A.D.E. is revealed.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
I, VAMPIRE #12
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Andrea Sorrentino, cover by Clayton Crain.
Andrew Bennett's hold over the vampires is about to collapse as Stormwatch attacks.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
RESURRECTION MAN #12
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Francesco Francavilla.
Mitch meets the person whos been pulling the strings of his misfortunes since issue #1!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
DEMON KNIGHTS #12
Written by Paul Cornell, art by Diogenes Neves and Oclair Albert, cover by Philip Tan.
The Demon Knights are helpless in the clutches of Morgaine Le Fey! Even worse, they've already given her exactly what she needs to become the planet's most powerful magician!The road to a new Camelot will lead them to the last place you'd ever expect...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
THE SHADE #11
Written by James Robinson, art by Frazer Irving, cover by Tony Harris, variant cover by Frazer Irving.
he Celestial Pharaohs, the secret power behind an ancient cult, are rampaging through London! A weakened Shade must stop them, even if it means exploring dangerous new aspects of the shadow dimension from which he draws his powers!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
THE EDGE TITLES
STORMWATCH #12
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Ignacio Calero and Sean Parsons, cover by Scott Clark and David Beaty.
Martian Manhunter battles Stormwatch! A major turning point for the DC Universe as Martian Manhunter quits Stormwatch forever!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
GRIFTER #12
Written by Rob Liefeld and Frank Tieri, art by Scott Clark and Dave Beaty, cover by Rob Liefeld.
Face-off with Hellspont!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
DEATHSTROKE #12
Written, art and cover by Rob Liefeld.
The final battle with Lobo!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
SUICIDE SQUAD #12
Written by Adam Glass, art by Fernando Dagnino, cover by Ken Lashley.
The Squad's traitor is revealed!
Basilisk takes the fight to Amanda Waller's home turf!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
VOODOO #12
Written by Josh Williamson, art by Sam Basri, cover by Paulo Siqueira.
Voodoo and Pris are ready for the fight of their lives...against each other! Is this the end for Voodoo?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
G.I. COMBAT #4
Written by J.T. Krul, Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Ariel Olivetti and Dan Panosian, cover by Alberto Ponticelli and Wayne Faucher.
The conclusion of "The War That Time Forgot" and "Unknown Soldier" epics! G.I. Combat continues next month.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.
ALL-STAR WESTERN #12
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat and Scott Kolins, cover by Rafa Garres.
The finale of Jonah Hex and Tallulah Black's battle with the followers of The Crime Bible. Part 2 of the Terrence 13 backup story.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.
YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES
TEEN TITANS #12
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Brett Booth, variant cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.
Lookout, Red Robin and Superboy! The power of Wonder Girl's armor has been unleashed! Introducing Diesel -- is he Wonder Girl's new boyfriend, or worse? And in the backup story, the fate of the prehistoric visitors from Mystery Island rest with Kid Flash. Will they become extinct, too?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
THE RAVAGERS #4
Written by Howard Mackie, art and cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund.
Betrayal, revelations, blood, and death come to the group as some find themselves powerless to the seductive charms and horrific powers of Brother Blood. Ridge is prepared as a blood sacrifice to indoctrinate the newest members of Brother Blood's cult. Not everyone will survive this fatal encounter.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
BLUE BEETLE #12
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Ig Guara and J.P. Mayer, cover by Paul Renaud.
It's Blood Beetle vs. Blue Beetle -- with Jaime's life and reputation as a hero on the line!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #12
Written by Paul Levitz, art by Francis Portela, cover by Steve Lightle.
The Legion's battle against The Dominators comes to an epic conclusion! The fate of Comet Queen is revealed Sets up a major cosmic event in issue #13.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
LEGION LOST #12
Written by Tom DeFalco, art by Pete Woods, cover by Aaron Kuder.
The team devises a plan to save their future by staying alive in the present! Will they survive the fight against the Metamerican and the Metamarines, or lose the battle against each other?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
PHANTOM LADY #1
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Cat Staggs and Rich Perrotta, cover by Amanda Conner.
The female Freedom Fighter debuts in her own miniseries! Featuring her partner-in-crimefighting, the diminutive dynamo known as Doll Man!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 29.
NATIONAL COMICS: LOOKER #1
Written by Ian Edginton, art by Mike S. Miller, cover by Guillem March.
New digital-first adventures! Emily Briggs was a top supermodel until she was turned into a vampire! Briggs uses her supernatural powers to protect the innocent as they navigate the corrupt world of high fashion and modeling! A fresh, sexy take on a classic DC character!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.
LICENSED TITLES
HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #2
Written by James Robinson, art and cover by Philip Tan and Ruy Jose.
Adam sets out to reclaim the power of He-Man and find Teela and Man-At-Arms. Skeletor releases his minions to destroy Adam and keep him from finding his fellow Masters.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
DIABLO #5
Written by Aaron Williams, art and cover by Joseph Lacroix.
Staalbreak's future hangs in the balance as the barbarian horde attacks in the miniseries' finale. Discover the origin of the evil Sanctuary! Jacob and Shanar gain a new ally in their quest for the source of the Rage Plague! Journey with the last defenders against the demonic infestation of the Dreadlands into the ruins of Mount Arreat!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 29.
VERTIGO TITLES
PRINCE OF CATS TP
Written, art and cover by Ronald Wimberly.
This hip-hop retelling of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet focuses on Tybalt (derisively referred to as "the Prince of Cats") and his Capulet crew as they do battle nightly with the hated Montagues. Set in a Blade Runner-esque version of Brooklyn, Prince of Cats is a mix of urban drama, samurai action and classic Shakespearean theater...all written in iambic pentameter!
144 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE #30
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque, variant cover by Jock.
Hunting vampires is thirsty work, but Skinner and Pearl must control their bloodlust as they cross more names off the vampire blacklist. Meanwhile, Henry's life hangs in the balance! The next America Vampire epic continues in "The Blacklist' part three.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 29.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF VAMPIRES #3
Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.
Felicia and Hobbes are on the trail of the most dangerous vampire of all time. As they close in on their prey, their pursuit takes them behind the Iron Curtain where they enlist a very different kind of vampire to help them on their crusade...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD #5
Written by Selwyn Sefu Hinds, art by Denys Cowan and John Floyd, cover by Rafael Grampa.
Before he was Dominique's faithful soul familiar, Black Benny was a prizefighter and drummer in New Orleans at the start of the 20th century...until an accidental death, a widow's rage and a lonely goddess put him on the wrong side of the death god, Baron Samedi -- the side that can get a soul cursed for all eternity.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
FABLES #120
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Shawn McManus, cover by Joao Ruas.
Things look grim for Snow White and Bigby Wolf's lost cubs. Mount-batten is gone. Ranger Mike Danger is in pieces. Dare is injured, with no way to get help. So how can he rescue his sister? Monty's cryptic last words aren't any help: "Use the one thing in Madland that isn't a toy."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
FAIREST #6
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning, cover by Adam Hughes.
The concluding chapter of "Wide Awake"! Jonah Panghammer, bottle imp extraordinaire, had a plan: Ali Baba would find a treasure so rich he could give up thieving. Briar Rose would wake up and be allowed to go home. The Snow Queen would finally realize what her life could be like without the evil empire. And Jonah himself would be free to go his own way for once. Too bad Hadeon the Destroyer showed up to ruin everything.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
HELLBLAZER #294
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini, cover by Simon Bisley.
In part two of "The Curse of the Constantines," another murder raises John Constantine's suspicions that his long-lost nephew is a sadistic killer. After a weird séance with his late sister Cheryl, Constantine travels to Ireland, finds more writing on the wall and meets a peculiar cult that seems to have been expecting him.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
IZOMBIE #28
Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred.
Final issue. All questions are answered in this final issue! Will Gwen make the ultimate sacrifice before Xitalu consumes every soul on Earth? Will Gavin and Spot make up before it's too late? Will Ellie and Frankenteen find true love? Will Horatio get his original hair color back?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #6
Written by Dan Abnett, art and cover by I.N.J. Culbard.
Inspector Suttle returns to London and the perils of Zone-B. Can he trace the mysterious artist whose esoteric symbology haunts the murder to the artists and poets of Whitechapel? The streets of the Bright Quarters are dangerous, and this time, the Quenchmen are out for the blood of young intruders asking awkward questions...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
PUNK ROCK JESUS #2
Written, art and cover by Sean Murphy.
The media circus around baby Chris reaches fever pitch as he performs his first "miracle" -- but all may not be as it seems. Meanwhile, Thomas begins to question OPHIS's methods, and young Gwen discovers exactly what it means to raise the new Messiah as the whole world is watching.
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
SAUCER COUNTRY #6
Written by Paul Cornell, art by Jimmy Broxton and cover by Ryan Kelly.
In this special stand-alone issue, discover the history of the UFO myth in all its brilliant, contradictory, terrifying detail. Real-life stories, extraordinary theories and some horrifying conclusions abound. Meanwhile, Arcadia's team is in place to kick off her presidential campaign, but her enemies are circling too...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
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 August 8.
SPACEMAN #9
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.
"I''s over, Orson.. Over!" Vertigo's noir-fi series comes to an end as Orson's life crumbles around him -- but everything's not as bad as it seems. No, gentle reader... it's much, much worse. Earth sucks. Mars, though...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.
SWEET TOOTH #36
Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.
The end begins here! Sweet Tooth and Jepperd finally arrive in Alaska and come face to face with the origins of both Gus and the plague that wiped out humanity. But as the militia bears down on them, their deadliest battle is still ahead. Part 1 of the final storyline, "The Wild Kingdom," begins now!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
THE UNWRITTEN #40
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu.
An evening with Tom Taylor turns into a date with armageddon as the extremist Church of Tommy hijacks the proceedings. Didge and Danny ride to the rescue, Tom confronts his own legend, and a very dangerous story comes out to play. The exciting conclusion to the latest chapter.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
DC KIDS TITLES
GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES #5
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Dario Brizuela.
Hal Jordan and company fight in the Monster Arena! Can Malvir become a Red Lantern by capturing Hal Jordan?
Aya and Hal cook up a plan to end Malvir's tyranny!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.
LOONEY TUNES #208
Written by Bill Matheny, art and cover by Walter Carzon and Horacio Ottolini.
It's a dog day afternoon, and everyone is parading their pooches. Is Taz well-behaved enough to be off his leash?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #24
Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae.
A museum's mummy is keeping its true identity under wraps! Can Scooby and the gang unravel the mystery before dinner?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.
SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #4
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Art Baltazar.
The City of Metropolis runs into Monkey Mayhem when Beppo's friend goes crazy! Meet the gigantically giant, ginormously angry ape Titano! Can the Super Family make things right? What's Kryptonite have to do with this? And where the heck is the Chief's coffee?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 29.
YOUNG JUSTICE #19
Written by Greg Weisman, art and cover by Christopher Jones.
The Brain, Monsieur Mallah and The Ultra-Humanite have captured the team. What does Gorilla Grodd want with Miss Martian?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.
MAD #517
Quick, before summer ends -- read this issue of MAD! Then, when you're back in school, you can tell your teachers that you did lots of reading over the vacation.
56 pages, $5.99, in stores on August 22.
DC TRADES AND HARDCOVERS
GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS VOL. 1 -- THE RING BEARER HC
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Tyler Kirkham, Batt and Harvey Toliboa, cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.
The first collection of the series! The New Guardians struggle with their new mission -- and battle the evil of Invictus! Collects Green Lantern: New Guardians #1-7!
160 pages, $22.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT VOL. 1 -- KNIGHT TERRORS HC
Written by David Finch, Paul Jenkins and Joe Harris, art by David Finch, Ed Benes and Richard Friend, cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.
Features Batman's battles with he Scarecrow and Bane, plus the mystery of The White Rabbit! Collects Batman: The Dark Knight. #1-9!
208 pages, $24.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 1: TROUBLE IN MIND TP
Written by Duane Swierczynski, art by Jesus Saiz and Javier Pina, cover by Jesus Saiz.
The first collection of the new series! The team struggles to stop bombs from killing the citizens of Gotham City. Plus: Is Black Canary guilty of murder? Collects Birds of Prey #1-7!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 12.
THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN VOL. 1 -- THE GOD
PARTICLE TP
Written by Ethan Van Sciver and Gail Simon, art by Yildiray Cinar and Norm Rapmund, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
Two Firestorms make their explosive returns in the DC Comics - The New 52 series! As Ronnie Raymond and Jason Rusch learn to work together, they learn that they are hardly the only Firestorms! Collecting The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men #1-6!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 12.
LEGION LOST VOL. 1: RUN FROM TOMORROW TP
Written by Fabian Nicieza and Tom DeFalco, art by Pete Woods and Matt Camp, cover by Pete Woods.
Collecting the present-day Legion Lost series! Stranded in the 21st century, can this cadre of Legionnaires adjust to a different world? Collects Legion Lost #1-7!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 19.
TEEN TITANS VOL. 1: IT'S OUR RIGHT TO FIGHT TP
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, cover by Brett Booth.
Meet a new Titans team, including new members Skitter and Bunker! Collecting Teen Titans #1-7.
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
VOODOO VOL. 1: WHAT LIES BENEATH TP
Written by Ron Marz and Josh Williamson, art by Sami Basri and Hendry Prasetya, cover by Sami Basri.
The first collection of the series! Who is Voodoo? Is she hero, villain -- or both? Learn the truth about Priscilla Kitaen as she leaves a trail of violence across America. Collects Voodoo #1-6!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 26.
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: ALAN DAVIS HC
Written by Mike W. Barr and others, art by Alan Davis, Paul Neary and Mark Farmer.
Batman stories from legendary artist Alan Davis collected at last! Collects Detective Comics #569-575, Batman: Full Circle #1 and a story from Batman: Gotham Knights #25.
272 pages, $39.99, in stores on Oct. 19.
BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL VOL. 3 -- KNIGHTSEND TP NEW EDITION
Written by Dennis O'Neil, Doug Moench, Alan Grant, Jo Duffy and Chuck Dixon, art by various, cover by Kelley Jones.
The third and final volume of the epic 1990s tale that broke Batman's back, collected in full for the first time. Collects Batman #509-514, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #29-34, Detective Comics #676-681, Batman: Legends Of The Dark Knight #62-63, Robin #8-13 and Catwoman #12-13.
652 pages, $29.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY TP
Written by Paul Dini,
art by Carlos D'anda, Dustin Nguyen, Ben Herrera, Ted Naifeh and Derek Fridolfs, video game art cover.
Now in trade paperback -- the epic story bridging the smash-hit video games Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City! Collecting the 5-issue miniseries, including five digital-first chapters.
168 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 12.
BRIGHTEST DAY VOL. 3 TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark and others, cover by Ivan Reis.
In this final Brightest Day volume, the mystery of the heroes' and villains' return is resolved and the secret of the white forest is revealed. Collecting issues #17-24!
224 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 12.
THE FLASH VOL. 2: THE ROAD TO FLASHPOINT TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins, art by Francis Manapul and Scott Kolins, cover by Francis Manapul.
Make way for Hot Pursuit -- the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! Collects The Flash #8-12!
120 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 26.
LOBO: PORTRAIT OF A BASTICH TP NEW PRINTING
Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, art by Christian Alamy, Sam Kieth and Simon Bisley, cover by Simon Bisley.
A new edition of the title collecting the Lobo and Lobo's Back miniseries! First, Lobo is sent to capture a teacher who makes life miserable for him. Then, Lobo takes on the most dangerous being in the universe -- and is promptly killed and reincarnated as an angry woman!
208 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 28.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: AMETHYST, PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD VOL. 1 TP
Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colon, Ric Estrada and others, cover by Ernie Colon.
The 1980s fantasy series is collected at last! Collects Legion Of Super-Heroes #298, Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld #1-12, Amethyst Annual #1, Dc Comics Presents #63 and Amethyst #1-11.
648 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 19.
GREEN LANTERN: WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS TP
Written by Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi and Tony Bedard, art by doug mahnke, fernando pasarin, ed benes and others, cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert.
With the entire Corps against them, the four Earthborn GLs must make a choice that will rank among the most memorable in GL history. Collecting Green Lantern #63-66, Green Lantern Corps #58-60 and Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #8-10!
272 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
GREEN ARROW: THE LONGBOW HUNTERS TP NEW EDITION
Written, art and cover by Mike Grell.
A new edition of the title collecting the 3-issue 1987 miniseries! Oliver Queen gives up his trick arrows and settles down in Seattle with Dinah Lance. But Ollie's world collides with one of unspeakable violence involving the beautiful and mysterious archer known as Shado.
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 12.
GREEN ARROW: THE ARCHER'S QUEST TP NEW EDITION
Written by BRAD MELTZER
Art and cover by PHIL HESTER and ANDE PARKS
The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light. New edition of the classic title collecting Green Arrow #16-21.
176 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 12.
PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE TP
Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art by Szymon Kudranski and Jason Pearson, cover by Szymon Kudranski.
Learn how young Oswald Cobblepot went from being the apple of his mother's eye to the leader of underworld gangs and adversary of The Caped Crusader! Collecting the 5-issue miniseries, plus: Joker's Asylum: The Penguin #1.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 19.
THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 2 TP
Written by James Robinson, art by Tony Harris, J.H. Williams III and others, cover by Tony Harris.
In this second Starman volume, Jack Knight's disturbing dreams drive him to New York City to meet the Golden Age Sandman! Collecting Starman #17-29, Starman Annual #1 and stories from Showcase '95 #12 and Showcase '96 #4-5.
416 pages, $29.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 10 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, art by various, cover by Jack Burnley.
In these 1942 stories, Superman battles The Night Owl, Nazi sympathizers, the mysterious “Man with the Cane," and a mad scientist who brings characters from newspaper comic strips to life. Collecting Superman #18-19, Action Comics #53-55 and World's Finest Comics #7!
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
SUPERMAN: THE BLACK RING VOL. 2 TP
Written by Paul Cornell and Gail Simone, art by Pete Woods and others, cover by David Finch.
Lex Luthoer's quest for the Black Lantern energy takes him to Arkham Asylum for a close encounter with THE JOKER, and then into conflict with Larfleeze, the Orange Lantern. Collects Action Comics #896-900, Secret Six #29 and Action Comics Annual #13!
224 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 19.
STORMWATCH VOL. 2 HC
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Tom Raney, Bryan Hitch and others, cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary.
This second volume of stories by Warren Ellis includes the debuts of the Apollo and Midnighter, as well as The Bleed. Collects Stormwatch #48-50, plus issues #1-11 from the second series!
384 pages, $29.99, in stores on Oct. 17.
FRINGE: BEYOND THE FRINGE TP
Written by Joshua Jackson, Jhonen Vasquez and others, art by Becky Cloonan, Jorge Jimenez, Tom Mandrake, Mike S. Miller and others, cover by Drew Johnson.
Collecting the entire original, digital-first series never before in print! A tale from Fringe star Joshua Jackson explores key events between seasons 3 and 4, Jhonen Vasquez and Becky Cloonan tell the story of Nina Sharp's robotic arm, and five more tales from beyond the Fringe!
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 5.
DEATH: THE DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Neil Gaiman,
art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Buckingham, Mark Pennington, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones Iii, Colleen Doran, Dave McKean and Jeff Jones, cover by Dave McKean.
Now in DC's deluxe format, this new hardcover collects all things Death, including Death: The High Cost of Living #1-3, Death: The Time of Your Life #1-3, plus extras including "Death Talks about Life" AIDS pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights, the short story "The Wheel" from the 9-11 tribute book, Sandman #8 and #20, and art from the Death Gallery.
320 pages, $29.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
THE ANNOTATED SANDMAN VOL. 2 HC
Written by LESLIE S. KLINGER
THE SANDMAN Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones Iii, Matt Wagner, Dick Giordano, George Pratt, P. Craig Russell, Shawn Mcmanus, Colleen Doran, Bryan Talbot, George Pratt and Stan Woch, cover by Dave McKean.
The Annontated Sandman Vol. 2 collects issues #21-39 of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, with annotations by Leslie Klinger (The Annotated Sherlock Holmes, The Annotated Dracula) to all the historical and literary references contained in the series. This edition includes the now legendary Season of Mists storyline, as well as A Game of You.
520 pages, black and white, $49.99, in sotres on Oct. 24.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 3 TP
Written by Scott Snyder, art by Danijel Zezelj, Sean Murphy and Rafael Albuquerque.
Collecting American Vampire #12-18 and Survival of the Fittest #1-5! Pearl's husband Henry joins a clandestine group on a secret mission to Japan to hunt a new breed of bloodsucker, while Skinner Sweet has plans of his own! And in Europe, Felicia Book and Cash McCogan go behind enemy lines in Romania in search of a rumored vampire cure.
288 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 26.
SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 2 TP
Written by Alan Moore, art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Shawn McManus and others, cover by Stephen Bissette and John Totleben.
Collecting Saga of the Swamp Thing #28-34 and Swamp Thing Annual #2, the Earth Elemental says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100 percent plant, meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders and consummates his relationship with Abigail Arcane as only he could.
224 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 26.
V FOR VENDETTA BOOK & MASK SET
Written by Alan Moore, art and cover by David Lloyd.
The best-selling graphic novel that defined sophisticated storytelling is offered in a unique new way in the V FOR Vendeeta Box and Mask set! The set includes a trade paperback edition of Alan Moore's terrifying portrait of totalitarianism and resistance, superbly illustrated by artist David Lloyd, along with the famed V mask in PVC with white elastic band, offered in a window box.
296 pages, $24.99, in stores on Oct. 3.
THE SANDMAN SLIPCASE SET
Written by Neil Gaiman, art by various, cover by Dave McKean.
This beautiful slipcase set includes all ten individual trade paperback volumes of Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning fantasy series. This set features the entire New York Times best-selling graphic novel series featuring painstakingly recolored pages for the Absolute Editions, plus box art by Dave McKean.
$199, in stores on Nov. 7.
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