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MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013

DC COMICS FOR JUNE

SUPERMAN TITLES

SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #1

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Dustin Nguyen, cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

When 13 satellites fall from the sky in one day, the logical suspect is Lex Luthor -- even though he's still locked up in prison! But a stranger question remains: If Superman didn't stop the last satellite from falling, who did? There's a mystery hidden where even Superman can't see it -- Can The Man of Steel drag a decades-old secret into the light? This debut issue also includes a bonus two-sided, tipped-in poster measuring 11.6875" x 18.875" that is part of the reading experience and can be easily removed for display!

32 pages, $4.99 (Combo pack edition, $5.99), in stores on June 12.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #1

Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Jim Lee, variant covers by Kenneth Rocafort and Guillem March.

A new epic begins with the debut of this new, ongoing series! The first fateful meeting of Batman and Superman in The New 52!

32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition, $4.99), in stores on June 6.

ACTION COMICS #21

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Tony S. Daniel, Batt and Philip Tan, cover by Tony S. Daniel.

Superman is betrayed by his own DNA! And in the backup story, learn The New 52 origin of The Parasite!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 5. (Polybagged combo, $5.99).

SUPERMAN #21

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Aaron Kuder, cover by Tyler Kirkham.

Witness the horror of Hector Hammond as Metropolis burns! What happens when a city is taken over by a nightmare?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

SUPERGIRL #21

Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art and cover by Mahmud Asrar.

It's Supergirl vs. the mysterious Mekka -- but what is the secret of this new menace? And what is Lex Luthor's envoy Alphina planning against Kara?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

SUPERBOY #21

Written by Justin Jordan, art by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean, cover by Ken Lashley.

Krypto comes to the rescue as Superboy is on the trail of Dr. Psycho and the new, mysterious H.I.V.E that has infested Metropolis.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.



BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN #21

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki Glapion and Rafael Albuquerque, cover by Greg Capullo, variant cover by Mikel Janin.

Witness The New 52 origin of The Dark Knight in Batman: Zero Year! Twists and turns are around every corner as Bruce Wayne takes the final steps toward his destiny! And in the backup story, learn more about how different Gotham City was at this dangerous point in time.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 12. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

DETECTIVE COMICS #21

Written by John Layman, art by Scot Eaton and Andy Clarke, cover by Jason Fabok.

Harper Row joins Batman on a case that leads all the way back to Detective Comics #0, but will The Dark Knight be willing to accept her help? Illustrated by guest-artist Scot Eaton!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 5. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #21

Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

The grand finale to the origin of The Mad Hatter is here as Batman's quest for vengeance reaches its conclusion.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

BATMAN AND BATGIRL #21

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray.

What deal would you make to bring someone back from the dead? And in this issue, it's Batman vs. Batgirl!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

BATGIRL #21

Written by Gail Simone, art by Fernando Pasarin, cover by Alex Garner.

Batgirl's chilling battle against the new Ventriloquist continues--but has Barbara gone too far? How can she carry on as Batgirl? What choices will she make, and how will her new, decidedly deadly admirer affect her decision?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

BATWOMAN #21

Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art by Francisco Francavilla, cover by J.H. Williams III.

In the aftermath of the Medusa ordeal, Killer Croc is rescued by a mysterious cult...but what connection do they have with Batwoman, and why do they need to see her die?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

BATWING #21

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Eduardo Pansica and Julio Ferreira, cover by Ken Lashley.

Caught in the jaws of Lion-Mane -- who is the new Batwing?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

NIGHTWING #21

Written by Kyle Higgins, art and cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

Desperate to find a ghost from his past, Nightwing turns to The Prankster for help, unaware that they are both targets of The Mask Killer!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

CATWOMAN #21

Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarrogona, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

Following the events of the Catwoman Annual, Catwoman and the Penguin declare war on each other--and Gotham City is set to burn in their wake!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

BIRDS OF PREY #21

Written by Christy Marx, art and cover by Romano Molenaar and Vincente Cifuentes.

The Birds are forced to work with Calvin Rose in order to protect one of their own in this confrontation that continues in this month's Talon #9!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #21

Written by James Tynion IV, art by Julius Gopez, and cover by Al Barrionueva.

There is a bounty on the heads of the Outlaws, and Jason can't remember what he did to cause it.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #12

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

Leviathan and the Heretic are on the ropes...could Batman be on the verge of avenging all he's lost?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26. (Combo pack, $3.99).

TALON #9

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Miguel Speulveda.

In the aftermath of his encounter with Strix and the Birds of Prey (continuing from this month's Birds of Prey #21), Calvin is sent on his deadliest mission yet: Retrieve one man from the deadliest island on Earth, Santa Prisca, the home of Bane!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.



GREEN LANTERN TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #21

Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Billy Tan, variant cover by Rags Morales.

Hal Jordan becomes the leader of the most feared and hated group in the universe: The Green Lantern Corps! New faces, new threats and a new beginning for the Green Lantern monthlies!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5. (Combo pack, $3.99).

LAFLEEZE #1

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Howard Porter, variant cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.

Larfleeze, the breakout character from Blackest Night, last seen in the pages of Threshold, is back in his own solo, ongoing series -- and he's not sharing it with anyone! In his debut solo adventure, Larfleeze meets Laord of the Hunt, a pan-dimensional cosmic entity that believes all living things are prey -- and he's out to turn the universe into his own private hunting reserve! And the only thing worse than Laord is the deadly beings he can summon!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #21

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art and cover by Bernard Chang, variant cover by Rags Morales.

It's nonstop action as the Green Lantern Corps faces attacks on Oa and Earth...and Guy Gardner is presented with a choice that could change the balance of power between the different Lantern Corps forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #21

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Brad Walker, cover by Rafael Albuquerque, variant cover by Rags Morales.

The Templar Guardians have been locked away for millennia, but they have a very clear idea of what they need to do next -- and of all the Lanterns in the universe, they need Kyle Rayner's help. So it's a shame he wants nothing to do with them! But once he sees the strange anomaly lurking at the edge of the universe, he may have no choice but to get on board with their mission...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

RED LANTERNS #21

Written by Joshual Hale Fialkov, art and cover by Alessandro Vitti, variant cover by Rags Morales.

It's recruitment time for the Red Lanterns, and no one in the universe is safe...especially with the most volatile Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, suddenly in their corner! But why has Guy turned his back on his own Corps?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.



JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES

JUSTICE LEAGUE #21

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover Gary Frank, variant cover by Doug Mahnke.

The march to Trinity War continue! This is it! Shazam's origin story concludes in an extra sized extravaganza! As Black Adam threatens to gain control of all magic, Billy Batson learns that in order to stop him, he'll need help from the unlikeliest of people. But what greater role awaits Shazam in the larger DC universe? And what does the Justice League have to do with it?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 19. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5

Written by Geoff Johns and Matt Kindt, art by David Finch and Manuel Garcia, cover by David Finch, variant cover by Jason Fabok.

Reeling from the traumatic death following issue #4's cliffhanger, the "world's most dangerous team: discovers what the Secret Society is ultimately after -- and who they are. But can Steve Trevor get this uncontrollable team under control before it's too late? Plus, a revelation about Stargirl leaves one of her team members out for blood.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 12. (Combo pack, $4.99).

AQUAMAN #21

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons.

"Death of a King" continues as Aquaman uncovers a shocking secret -- and a potential ally -- that could change everything Arthur's ever known about the Seven Seas! Meanwhile, the armies of the Dead King continue to amass as turmoil within Atlantis mounts threatening Arthur's leadership. Plus, whose side are Murk, Tula and Swatt on? Arthur's...or Orm's?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

WONDER WOMAN #21

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Cliff Chiang.

Wonder Woman's already reeling from the battle of a lifetime. How can she possibly withstand an all-out attack from her eldest brother, the deadly First Born? London's in ruins, Diana's family is shattered, and gods old and new will feel the First Born's wrath!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

THE FLASH #21

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Francis Manapul.

While on his path to finding the Speed Force Killer, Barry must contend with The Teen Titans! Plus, The Flash meets Kid Flash for the first time!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

GREEN ARROW #21

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino.

Ollie returns to the island where he first became Green Arrow and learns some hard truths about his father and the mysterious Outsiders!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

KATANA #5

Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Alex Sanchez, cover by Juan Jose Ryp.

Katana travels to Japan in search of the one person who can fix her sword, Soultaker -- but first she must contend with one of the souls that escaped when the sword was shattered!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA'S VIBE #5

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Pete Woods and Sean Parsons, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

On the run from A.R.G.U.S., Vibe jumps into the crosshairs of the Suicide Squad!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

EARTH 2 #13

Written by James Robinson, art by Yildiray Cinar and Rob Hunter, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

Captain Steel debuts as the World Army sends the hero into the Fire Pits left over from the war with Apocalypse, but even Earth 2's newest hero isn't ready for what is hidden within the burning reminders of the conflict that killed Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

WORLDS' FINEST #13

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Robson Rocha and Wayne Faucher, cover by Emanuel Lupacchino.

As DeSaad's Hellhound hunts Power Girl and Huntress, the duo must struggle with how far underground they'll have to go before they can turn the tide and take the fight back to the man who's been impersonating the missing Mr. Terrific.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.



THE DARK TITLES

TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA #1

Written by Ray Fawkes, art by Daniel Sampere and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Ryan Sook, variant cover by Pasqual Ferry.

The mysterious woman connected to the creation of the New 52 gets her own series! Pandora is on an action-packed, blood-soaked mission to hunt down the horrors she inadvertently unleashed upon the world. Can she save the DCU -- and redeem herself in the process? A prequel to the upcoming "Trinity War"!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

TRINITY OF SIN: THE PHANTOM STRANGER #9

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Jae Lee.

The Phantom Stranger travels to Hell to save his family! But to do so, he must defeat a foe he never expected to see again!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

ANIMAL MAN #21

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Steve Pugh and Francis Portela, cover by Jae Lee.

"Splinter Species" begins here as Buddy's grief and increasing celebrity threaten to tear him apart. Plus, a major new antagonist is revealed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

CONSTANTINE #4

Written by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes, art by Renato Guedes, cover by Juan Jose Ryp.

I''s a typical day in the life of John Constantine: Thieving, lying, shagging and allying himself with a major enemy in order to fight a greater threat!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

DEMON KNIGHTS #21

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Chad Hardin, cover by Howard Porter.

The Knights are ready to complete their mission -- but what happens to the world when Vandal Savage and Etrigan the Demon gain control of the Holy Grail?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

DIAL H #13

Written by China Mieville, art by Alberto Ponticelli and Dan Green, cover by Brian Bolland.

Open-Window Man tells the tale of a world of living graffiti that's on the verge of erasure. Send up the Open-Window signal -- we need a hero!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #21

Written by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes, art and cover by Mikel Janin.

Want to know how each team member is going to die? Dr. Destiny has all the gruesome answers. Guest-starring The Flash and Swamp Thing! !

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

SWAMP THING #21

Written by Charles Soule, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Jock.

Who is Capucine, and what is the Sanctuary of the Green Leaves? Mysteries plague Swamp Thing as he rushes to find the answers to these questions and finds much more than he expected, and see a Swamp Thing from the past unlike any you've ever imagined!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

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THE EDGE TITLES

ALL-STAR WESTERN #21

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat and Staz Johnson, cover by Howard Porter.

The old West meets The New 52 as Jonah Hex visits the 21 century!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 26.

THE GREEN TEAM: TEEN TRILLIONNAIRES #2

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art by Ig Guara, cover by Amanda Conner.

It's not easy being Cecilia Sunbeam, the most famous actress in America...and it's harder still when you suddenly find yourself with a cybernetic arm! The all-out assault on the Green Team by class-warrior Riot has some very unexpected consequences, and no one's going to emerge unscathed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

THE MOVEMENT #2

Written by Gail Simone, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Amanda Conner.

The unrest in Coral City heats up as citizens clash with the police. Which side stands to gain when super powered protestors enter the fray?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

THRESHOLD #6

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Tom Raney, Phil Winslade, Timothy Green II and Jospeh Silver, cover by Howard Porter.

As their status as fugitives spreads throughout the universe, The Hunted head toward a confrontation with The Shepard and his flock of Sun-Eaters! And in the backup story, Star Hawkins is assigned to find the so-called "Legend" -- the first-ever Hunted contestant, who most folks believe is still out there...somewhere.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 12.

STORMWATCH #21

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Yvel Guichet and Jonas Trindade, cover by Jim Starlin and Rob Hunter.

While searching for the truth about the Kollective, the team runs straight into the arms of Lobo!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

SUICIDE SQUAD #21

Written by Ales Kot, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Jason Pearson.

The Suicide Squad takes over Belle Reve! When the team decides they've had enough of Amanda Waller's manipulations, they turn the tables on their boss. But Waller still has a few tricks up her sleeve -- or more accurately, a bomb in everyone's neck!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.



YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #21

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Jeff Johnson, cover by Francis Portela.

The Legion is overwhelmed and on the edge of defeat at the hands of the fully formed Fatal Five...is there any hope left? The ultimate story of super-hero survival continues!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

TEEN TITANS #21

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira.

Can the rest of the Titans stop this tragedy? Or is it already too late?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.

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BEYOND THE NEW 52

ASTRO CITY #1

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson, covers by Alex Ross.

Astro City is back in a new, ongoing monthly series that showcases old heroes and new, as The Ambassador comes to Earth, and an ordinary man is caught up in a cosmic conflict! Featuring the return of favorites like Samaritan and Honor Guard, and the debut of some new sensations! Plus, the seeds of a new mystery: Who is the Broken Man? The entire award-winning creative team is back to kick off a new epoch of the human and the super human.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 5.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: BLOODSWORN HC

Written by Doug Wagner, art by Jheremy Raapack, Richard Fridn, Joe Weems and Livesay, cover by Samwise Didier and Alex Horley.

In this new World of Warcraft original graphic novel, the Cataclysm rips through Azeroth as Warchief Garrosh Hellscream orders the best warriors of the Horde to come forward and serve in a new army, lest their foes in the Alliance sense weakness and attack. We meet these warriors as they come forward—from very different lands, backgrounds, traditions. Will they be able to overcome their differences and work together to serve the Horde, especially when challenged by a powerful, unfamiliar race claiming to be the real rulers of Azeroth?

152 pages, $24.99, in stores on August 7.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #2

Written by Michael Avon Oeming, Bryan J.L. Glass, Joshua Hale Fialkov and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Michael Avon Oeming, Joelle Jones, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sal Buscema, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

Comics' finest talents have assembled to bring you all-new, non-continuity short stories featuring the Man of Steel himself -- Superman!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 26.

AME-COMI GIRLS #4

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Eduardo Francisco and Derec Donovan, cover by Jonboy Meyers.

Power Girl and Green Lantern battle Star Sapphire while The Atom goes inside Supergirl's brain to remove the last vestige of Brainiac! Plus: Prepare for the origin and coming of...Sinestra!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 5.

ARROW #8

Written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, art by Omar Francia, Sergio Sandoval, Victor Drujiniu and Juan Castro, photo cover.

Felicity makes a new "friend," while Arrow encounters a threat unlike anything he's ever faced before! Plus, Deadshot's shocking return!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 26.

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #15

Written by Derek Fridolfs, art by Davide Fabbri, cover by Eric Nguyen.

Hugo Strange makes a last, desperate attempt to strike Batman where he lives. While The Dark Knight is otherwise engaged behind the walls of Arkham City, Strange's Tyger Guards descend upon a seemingly undefended Wayne Manor. It's up to Nightwing, Robin and Alfred to show them they're not welcome.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 12.

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #17

Written by Adam Beechen, J.T. Krul, and Derek Fridolfs, art by Norm Breyfogle, Howard Porter, Livesay and Ben Caldwell, cover by Howard Porter and Livesay..

The plot thickens in Batman Beyond as Undercloud's plan comes to light! Plus, The Justice League's new ally is revealed, and the epic conclusion of Superman Beyond!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 19.

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #9

Written by Christos Gage and Ray Fawkes, art by Jheremy Raapack and Stephane Roux, and cover by Jheremy Raapack.

Scarecrow believes that fear is your friend, and he wants to help Batman get in touch with that emotion. Will his new fear toxin succeed? And in "Tap Tap," Batman sets out to trap a thief in the home of a billionaire investment banker but falls afoul of a security system far more elaborate than he expected. Guest-starring Catwoman!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 5.

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #14

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Daniel Hdr, cover by Pete Woods

Reunited with Supergirl, Clark must find a way to keep the peace between EarthGov, the Legion, and all of...New Krypton?! Plus, Booster Gold and Skeets struggle to find their place in a world that doesn't want -- or need -- their help. Superman's 31st-century adventure continues in "Argo," part 2 of 3.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 12.

BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM #3

Written by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen.

It's Valentine's Day in Gotham City, and The Joker's having a rough time. Not only does he hate the holiday, but when his plan to ruin it for everyone else backfires, he becomes the target of many fan-favorite females' affections! And in the second story, set against the backdrop of Gotham City's Lunar New Year celebrations, Damian and Katana team up to take down some thieves. But when they get captured, can some "old" allies save them?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 12.

MAD PRESENTS SUPERMAN #1

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

MAD and The Man of Steel have always had a very...special relationship. Now, MAD exploits that relationship with this new magazine-sized special that collects movie parodies, special features and laughs galore!

64 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 12.

LOONEY TUNES #213

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Robert Pope and John McRae.

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but Sylvester's not a dog, he's a cat. And he's not old, he's young -- at least, young at heart! When Clarence offers his services as a business training consultant, will Sylvester come out ahead? Or without his head?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #34

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Scott Gross..

When an alien abducts an important public figure and the Mystery Machine, it's up to Scooby and the gang to crack the case and get their wheels back!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #3

Written by Keith Giffen, art and cover by Pop Mhan.

Castle Grayskull under siege! He-Man must rally the Masters of the Universe As Despara and legions of Hordak's troops march towards the castle. While He-Man vows to protect the last unconquered place in Eternia, Despera vows to destroy it and everyone within!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #6

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Jheremy Raapack and Mike S. Miller, cover by Mico Suayan.

Batman recovers from a devastating tragedy with only Catwoman at his side, and then goes underground to start developing the resistance against Superman's new world order -- but The Man of Steel is about to take the battle to the next level. Collects three chapters from the digital-first series inspired by the highly anticipated game.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 26.

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VERTIGO TITLES

100 BULLETS: BROTHER LONO #1

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

Brother Lono is a brand-new 8-issue miniseries set in the world of 100 Bullets! The Eisner award-winning team behind 100 Bullets-writer Brian Azzarello, artist Eduardo Risso, colorist Trish Mulvihill, letterer Clem Robbins and cover artist Dave Johnson-reunites to tell the story of the baddest Minuteman of all. When last we saw Lono in 100 Bullets, Dizzy Cordova had shot him through the chest...but Lono always was too tough to die. Now, after the final events of 100 Bullets, Lono finds himself in Mexico working on the side of the angels.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on June 19.

AMERICAN VAMPIRE: THE LONG ROAD TO HELL #1

Written by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque, variant cover by Tony Moore.

Travis Kidd-the vampire hunter who likes to "bite them back"-makes his return in this new American Vampireone-shot! It's a story burned deep into the American psyche: two young lovers, a stolen car and the open road. But these young lovers are newly turned vampires trying to fight the bloodsucking urge inside them. To make matters worse, they've got a pack of angry vampires on their tails-plus bad-ass vamp-killer Travis Kidd. He's tracking the "Heartbreak Killers" across the heartland, but can he stop them before it all ends in tragedy? This one-shot special sets the stage for the American Vampire relaunch later this year!

64 pages, $6.99.

DJANGO UNCHAINED #5

Based on the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, adapted by Reginald Hudlin, art by R.M. Guera and Jason Latour, cover by Frank Quitely.

The latest chapter of the miniseries adaptation of the screenplay from the Quentin Tarantino film, with a cover by Frank Quitely! Based on the entire, uncut story, containing scenes that may not appear in the final film! In this issue, it's no holds barred as Django goes all out to save his beloved wife, Broomhilda!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 26.

FABLES #130

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Barry Kitson, cover by Joao Ruas.

In a special stand-alone tale for the month of June, here comes June Bug, the fan-favorite Fable whose parents are Rodney and June, the Adversary's wooden soldiers that became human.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 19.

FAIREST #16

Written by Sean Williams, art by Stephen Sadowski and Phil Jimenez, cover by Adam Hughes.

In Part 2 of "The Return of the Maharaja," Nalayani and the Maharaja set out to rid the land of the vicious dhole as her village's resources dwindle. As the Maharaja continues his advances toward the most beautiful woman in the land, the virtuous Nalayani risks his wrath, and 144 the safety of her village, if she rejects him.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 5.

THE UNWRITTEN #50

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

An extra-sized issue celebrating 50 issues of The Unwritten and the start of "The Unwritten Fables," a 5-issue storyline that drags Tom Taylor into the heart of a world he never made from the pages of Vertigo's series Fables. The mundane realm of humanity and the fairy-tale homelands have fallen to a terrible foe. In desperation, the witches of Fabletown gather to summon the greatest mage the worlds have ever seen. And are they in for an unpleasant surprise....

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on June 26.

THE WAKE #2

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Sean Muprhy, variant cover by Lee Bermejo.

They call it the "Ghost Rig." A secret, underwater oil rig filled with roughnecks and scientists on the brink of an incredible discovery. But when things go horribly wrong, this scientific safe haven will turn into a house of horrors at the bottom of the ocean!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on June 26.



DC TRADES AND HARDCOVERS

GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 1: FEARSOME TP

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin, Geraldo Borges and Scott Hanna, cover by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy.

In this collection of GL Corps #1-7, Guy Gardner and John Stewart lead a squadron of Green Lanterns to fight a mysterious force marching across the space sectors and devouring not only their natural resources but their entire populations! Then, on a mission to rescue John Stewart and Vandor, Guy Gardner assembles the nastiest Green Lanterns to ever put on a ring!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 3.

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK VOL. 2: THE BOOKS OF MAGIC TP

Written by Peter Milligan and Jeff Lemire, art by Mikel Janin, Daniel Sampere, Lee Garbett and others, cover by Ryan Sook.

Collecting issues #0, 7-13 and Annual #1! As vampires across the world attack anything with a pulse, Madame Xanadu mobilizes the team to intervene. But everything they know about how to slay a vampire is useless in this strange new world.

224 pages, $16.99.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS VOL. 1: THE RING BEARER TP

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Tyler Kirkham, Batt and Harvey Tolibao, cover by Tyler Kirkman and Batt.

The New Guardians struggle with their new mission and battle the evil of Invictus in this title collecting Green Lantern: New Guardians #1-7!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 31.

ABSOLUTE LUTHOR/JOKER HC

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Lee Bermejo and Mick Gray, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Two of DC's greatest villains take center stage in this new Absolute edition! This slipcase contains two hardcovers and collects the Luthor: Man of Steel 5-issue miniseries and the original graphic novel Joker, along with sketchbook pages and more!

384 pages, $99.99, in stores on Oct. 23.

THE SILVER AGE TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC

Written by Bob Haney and others, art by Nick Cardy, Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Irv Novick and others, cover by Nick Cardy.

The top teen heroes of the 1960s return in this volume collecting Teen Titans #6-20 and The Brave And The Bold #83, as the Titans take on The Mad Mod, Captain Rumble and The Scorcher!

400 pages, $75, in stores on Oct. 23.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT -- NIGHT TERRORS TP

Written by David Finch, Paul Jenkins and Joe Harris, art by David Finch, Ed Benes and Richard Friend, cover by David Finch.

Batman battles the Scarecrow and Bane in this title collecting BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1-9, and delves into the mystery of The White Rabbit!

208 pages, $16.99, in stores on July 17.

THE FLASH VOL. 2: ROGUES REVOLUTION HC

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art by Francis Manapul, Scott Kolins, Marcus To, Marcio Takara and others, cover by Francis Manapul.

The Rogues Gallery is united for the first time in The New 52 in this title collecting issues #0, 9-12 and The Flash Annual #1! Who is behind their sudden organization, and why are they after their Captain Cold?

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on August 14.

NIGHTWING VOL. 2: NIGHT OF THE OWLS TP

Written by KYLE HIGGINS and TOM DeFALCO Art by Eddy Barrows, Andres Guinaldo and others Cover by Eddy Barrows,

In this collection of issues #8-12 and 0, Dick Grayson must face a deadly adversary as he learns of his connection to the mysterious Court of Owls. But even if he can stop an undead assassin, he'll still have to deal with an anti-Gotham City army -- and the mysterious Paragon.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 24.

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED VOL. 2 HC

Written by Derek Fridolfs, art by Jorge Jimenez, Mike S. Miller, Darick Robertson, Peter Nguyen and others, cover by Mico Suayan.

In these stories inspired by the best selling videogame Batman: Arkham City, Dr. Hugo Strange has gained control of Arkham Asylum. Now, Gotham City has become a massive prison ruled by criminals. These stories from issues #6-10 feature Catwoman, Two-Face, Penguin, Killer Croc, Deadshot and The Mad Hatter.

160 pages, $22.99, in stores on August 7.

TEAM 7 VOL. 1: FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE TP

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Jesus Merino, Pascal Alixe, Ron Frenz and others, cover by Doug Mahnke.

In stories from Team 7 #0-7, Team 7 follows the deadly team as they travel into the Heart of Darkness to battle the evil Black Diamond. The dark secrets of The New 52 are found here including the secret origin of Eclipso and the beginning of the Black Room from Justice League.

208 pages, $16.99, in stores on July 3.

SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: GIRL IN THE WORLD TP

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art by Mahmud Asrar, George Perez and others, cover by Mahmud Asrar.

The last daughter of Krypton has a friend: a young woman name Siobhan. Too bad she carries the curse of the Silver Banshee--and Siobhan's father, the Black Banshee, isn't far behind! Stories from Supergirl #0 and 8-12!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 10.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: DC COMICS PRESENTS SUPERMAN TEAM-UPS VOL. 2 TP

Written by Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, Gerry Conway and others, art by Rich Buckler, Jim Starlin, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and others, cover by Jim Starlin.

Superman battles for justice alongside heroes including Supergirl, Black Canary, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Starman and more in these stories from DC Comics Presents #27-50 and DC Comics Presents Annual #1!

568 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on July 17.

SUPERMAN: PHANTOM ZONE TP

Written by Steve Gerber, art by Gene Colan and Tony Dezuniga, cover by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano.

Explore the history of Krypton and the origins of The Phantom Zone, Krypton's otherdimensional prison, in this new title that collects Phantom Zone, #1-4 and DC Comics Presents #97.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 17.

CAMELOT 3000 TP

Written by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland, Terry Austin, Bruce Patterson and Dick Giordano, cover by Brian Bolland.

The classic tale that exploded into comics shops in the early 1980s is back in a new trade paperback collecting the entire 12-issue maxiseries! Featuring a cover by acclaimed artist Brian Bolland, this collection of the mythical tale of honor and bravery includes preliminary artwork by Bolland and developmental material from Mike W. Barr!

320 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 24.

BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 3 TP

Written by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Haney, Len Wein and others, art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano, cover by Neal Adams.

The final volume collecting Neal Adams's Batman covers and stories includes Batman #232, #234, #237, #243-245 and #251, featuring Two-Face, The Joker, and more! Plus, stories created for Peter Pan records and a section showcasing advertising and custom comics work!

280 pages, $24.99, in stores on July 31.

SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 4 TP

Written by Alan Moore, art by Stephen Bissette, Rick Veitch, John Totleben and others, cover by Stephen Bissette and John Totleben.

In these stories from Swamp Thing #43-50, Swamp Thing's quest for self-discovery comes to its shattering conclusion. A harbinger of doom awakens an evil beyond comprehension, bringing together John Constantine, Deadman, The Phantom Stranger, The Spectre and others.

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 10.

THE SANDMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by various, cover by Dave McKean.

This massive hardcover collects The Sandman #1-37 and The Sandman Special #1-the first half of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed horror classic. Upon his escape from captivity at the hands of a mortal, Morpheus must deal with the changes within himself and his realm. His journey to find his place in the world takes him through mythical worlds to retrieve his belongings, the backroads of America for a twisted reunion, and even Hell itself.

1,040 pages, $150, in stores on August 21.

BLACK ORCHID TP

Written by Neil Gaiman, art and cover by Dave McKean.

The 3-issue BLACK ORCHID miniseries is back in a new trade paperback. After being viciously murdered, Susan Linden is reborn as the Black Orchid, a hybrid of plant and human, destined to avenge her own death. Now, as this demigoddess attempts to reconcile human memory and botanical origins, she must untangle the webs of deception and secrets that led to her death!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on July 17.

BEWARE THE CREEPER TP

Written by Jason Hall, art and cover by Cliff Chiang.

Collecting the 5-issue miniseries! In the aftermath of World War I, surrealist painter Judith Benoir desperately wants to make a splash in Paris. And as The Creeper, she escalates simple burglaries into spectacular art crimes, establishing her as a cultural icon. But what are the true motivations behind The Creeper's actions? And how long before her antics spiral out of control and the law closes in?

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 31.

FABLES DELUXE EDITION BOOK 7 HC

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Gene Ha, Michael Allred, Inaki Miranda, Jill Thompson, David Lapham and others, cover by James Jean.

In this collection of issues #52-59 and 64, preparation for the war against the Empire begins, and the Adversary consults with the Imperial Elite to decide what to do about Fabletown. Then, Bigby confronts his father, the North Wind, while the cubs celebrate their birthday!

240 pages, $29.99, in stores on August 28.

FAIREST VOL. 2: THE HIDDEN KINGDOM TP

Written by Lauren Beukes, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Adam Hughes.

In this tale from issues #8-14, Rapunzel lives one of the most regimented lives in Fabletown, forced to maintain her rapidly growing hair lest her storybook origins be revealed. But when word of her long-lost children surfaces, she travels to Japan to find them-and a former lover.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 24.

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOL. 1 TP

Written by James Robinson, Keith Giffen and Geoff Johns, art by Philip Tan, Howard Porter and others, cover by Dave Wilkins.

In this first He-Man collection featuring issues #1-6 and digital chapter #1, Prince Adam sets out to reclaim the mantle of He-Man. But around every turn the evil Skeletor seeks to destroy the young hero and keep him from finding his fellow Masters of the Universe.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 10.

DIABLO: SWORD OF JUSTICE TP

Written by Aaron Williams, art and cover by Joseph Lacroix.

From the world and legends of Sanctuary, the setting for the award-winning Diablo video game, comes this tale of a hero's birth. Jacob has fled his homeland in the north, hunted by his kinsmen for the crime of murder. Led by the visions of an ancient prophet, pursued by his friends, Jacob finds his destiny -- but will he be able to claim the sword that could save his people, if not the world, before he's brought to justice? Collecting the 5-issue miniseries!

120 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 3.




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