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MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018

DC COMICS FOR AUGUST

DC UNIVERSE TITLES

ACTION COMICS #1,002

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Patrick Gleason, variant covers by Francis Manapul, David Mack.

A bold new era of the adventures of the Man of Steel continues as bodies fall from the sky and buildings burn around the City of Tomorrow. Even Superman must wonder how well he knows the city he protects as an unknown criminal element begins to rise throughout Metropolis.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #1

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Carlo Barberi, cover by Dan Mora, variant cover by Jorge Jimenez.

The Super Sons are back in a new 12-issue miniseries. Check out the lost and secret adventures of Damian Wayne (Robin) and Jon Kent (Superboy) in this flashback miniseries that takes a deep dive into the bombastic bromance between the sons of the DC Universe's greatest heroes. It's an epic dual storyline that transcends current events, as Superboy and Robin find themselves targets of an interstellar team of young badasses called the Gang.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

AQUAMAN #39

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Vicente Cifuentes, cover by Rafa Sandoval, variant cover by Joshua Middleton.

Guest-starring Task Force X, and continuing from Sucide Squad #45, also on sale this month! After Atlantis rises to the surface once more, Aquaman finds himself outnumbered and outgunned when Amanda Waller sends in the worst of the worst -- the Suicide Squad -- to send the Lost City straight to Hell in "Sink Atlantis!" part two!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

BATGIRL #26

Written by Mairghread Scott, art by Paul Pelletier, cover by Sean Murphy, variant cover by Joshua Middleton.

"Art of the Crime," part one. During a high-speed chase with murderous art thief Grotesque, the villain K.O.'s Batgirl with a souped-up stun gun that temporarily fries the device implanted in her spine. (That thing that helps her, you know, walk and be Batgirl?) Babs finds herself in for a whole new world of hurt now that old wounds have been opened up -- and so does Grotesque.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

BATGIRL ANNUAL #2

Written by Mairghread Scott, art by Elena Casagrande, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino.

Sibling rivalry takes on a whole new meaning in this one-shot story that tracks Batgirl's hunt for a serial killer whose M.O. strikes a familiar chord. Namely, a disturbing similarity to her brother, current convict James Gordon Jr. Family bonds are restored during a visit to his maximum- security surroundings, but Babs' doubts linger. Is James Jr. helping to solve this case...or pulling her strings in a diabolical power play?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

BATMAN #52

Written by Tom King, art and cover by Lee Weeks, variant cover by Olivier Coipel.

"Cold Days" continues! The jury in the Mr. Freeze trial is hopelessly deadlocked because one man won't vote guilty -- and that man is Bruce Wayne. Freeze's defense is that Batman used excessive force, making his arrest illegal, and Bruce is the one man who actually knows for sure what went down between Batman and his ice-cold nemesis. And if Bruce is right, that means everything he's devoted himself to as the Caped Crusader is a lie; he is hurting more than helping. With Dick Grayson putting the Batsuit back on to keep Gotham City safe while Bruce is sequestered, could this be the out Bruce needs to discard the cape and cowl forever? King and Weeks reexamine the relationship between hero and foe, as Batman relives not just that one violent night when he took down the King of Cold, but every time the two have come to blows.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

BATMAN #53

Written by Tom King, art and cover by Lee Weeks, variant cover by Olivier Coipel.

"Cold Days" continues! The jury in the Mr. Freeze trial is hopelessly deadlocked because one man won't vote guilty -- and that man is Bruce Wayne. Freeze's defense is that Batman used excessive force, making his arrest illegal, and Bruce is the one man who actually knows for sure what went down between Batman and his ice-cold nemesis. And if Bruce is right, that means everything he's devoted himself to as the Caped Crusader is a lie; he is hurting more than helping. With Dick Grayson putting the Batsuit back on to keep Gotham City safe while Bruce is sequestered, could this be the out Bruce needs to discard the cape and cowl forever?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

BATMAN BEYOND #23

Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Will Conrad, cover by Viktor Kalvachev, variant cover by Dave Johnson.

Batman's got a bullseye on his back in part four of "Target: Batman." Thanks to the machinations of the Scarecrow, the entire city of Neo-Gotham is looking to take aim at Batman -- including his own partner, Robin! Will hero turn against hero when fear is in the air? Elsewhere, former Royal Flush Gang member Melanie Walker looks to upgrade her image and take on a new heroic mantle, so she seeks advice from newsman Jack Ryder -- unaware that he's a total costumed Creeper!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

BATMAN: KINGS OF FEAR #1

Written by Scott Peterson, art and cover by Kelley Jones, variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

Jones makes his triumphant return to the Dark Knight in this explosive miniseries written by former Batman editor Peterson! Batman's been overseeing Gotham City for years now and isn't sure how much of a difference he's making. Doubt, fear and insecurity are starting to take over. And as all of those negative feelings set in the Scarecrow orchestrates a riot at Arkham Asylum to give the Dark Knight one of his greatest challenges yet! This six-issue miniseries will see the Scarecrow in a horrifying new way.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

BATWOMAN #18

Written by Marguerite Bennett, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Dan Panosian, variant cover by Michael Cho.

It's the series finale, and there's a lot of drama to resolve for Kate Kane, both in and out of costume. As Batwoman, she teams with Renee Montoya to thwart Clock King's latest time-bending enterprise: selling a drug that allows criminals to know if their crime will be successful -- before it's committed. But Batwoman's facing a quandary to boot: Take this drug off the street, or use it herself to stop crime? The only fight tougher is the personal one: Should Kate and Renee give their relationship another chance?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

CATWOMAN #2

Written, art and cover by Joelle Jones, variant cover by Stanley Lau.

Gotham's a toxic litter box for Selina Kyle of late, so she hits the road looking to clear the air, change her look and clear her name, too -- there's a copycat burglar swiping her M.O. who needs sorting out. In her hometown, Catwoman runs afoul of a crime boss who's also hunting this impostor. Can the two declare a truce to hunt a mutual enemy, or will Selina end up just more roadkill?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

THE CURSE OF BRIMSTONE #5

Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Philip Tan.

There's no child's play involved when the Salesman's ledger brings Joe and Annie to another mysterious town that he's destroyed, this time leaving it populated only by kids. So what happened to all the adults? You'd have to ask the town's leader, Slackjaw, but you're not gonna like the answer! Also, Annie might have made a love connection -- with a serial killer named Wandering Jack, who's now stalking her.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

CYBORG #25

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Tom Derenick, cover by Will Conrad.

Cyborg's looking at a fatal systems crash against high-tech troublemaker N-Jin, whose newfound ability to upload his consciousness into robot bodies around the world makes him nearly uncatchable. Can Vic find an upgrade to negate N-Jin's escapability, or will he have to put in a trouble ticket with the I.T. department?

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 1.

DAMAGE #8

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Diogenes Neves and Trevor Scott, cover by Trevor Hairsine.

Laid up in a hospital recuperating till he can become Damage again, Ethan Avery gets help from a surprising source: the Unknown Soldier, master of covert warfare! The Soldier helps Ethan evade Colonel Jonas and her military ops team until his powers recharge, but time's running out -- not just for Ethan, but for the other patients as well.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

DAMAGE ANNUAL #1

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Diogenes Neves, cover by Aaron Lopresti.

Damage's earliest origins are revealed with an issue that delves into what made soldier Ethan Avery volunteer to become the monstrous, living weapon of mass destruction. Also discover what happened to the other recruits to the top-secret program that birthed Damage and tasked him with destroying any enemy trying to create their own monster on a leash.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 22.

DEATHSTROKE #34

Written by Christopher Priest, art by Carlo Pagulayan and Jason Paz, cover by Robson Rocha and Daniel Henriques, variant cover by Francesco Mattina.

It's part five of "Batman vs. Deathstroke," and "The Stormy Present" finds our two marquee combatants locked in the Batcave, forced to resolve their differences -- or die trying! The showdown only turns saltier when the feds seize Bruce Wayne's assets, including Wayne Manor, after Slade drops a dime. And Deathstroke shows Batman he's not the only detective in town, as Slade closes in on the mystery of his relationship with Robin.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

DETECTIVE COMICS #986

Written by Bryan Hill, art by Philippe Briones, cover by Eddy Barrows, variant cover by Mark Brooks.

Black Lightning, the Signal and Cassandra Cain are working very well together...but now they're up against a foe who can tap directly into their worst emotions and play them like music! When you've seen the kinds of horrors these poor souls have, there's plenty of trauma to work with...and with that, you can turn these heroes into deadly weapons! Meanwhile Batman's "side project" has been revealed -- what are the Brainiac Files, and what, exactly, does Batman plan to do with them?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

DETECTIVE COMICS #987

Written by Bryan Hill, art by Miguel Mendonca, cover by Eduardo Pansica, variant cover by Mark Brooks.

The pulse-pounding "On the Outside" storyline hurtles toward its cataclysmic conclusion! Batman has tasked Katana, Black Lightning, the Signal and Orphan (a.k.a. Cassandra Cain) with stopping a rogue operator using alien technology that can crack into any mind on Earth! What does this case have to do with the Brainiac Files seen in Justice League: No Justice #1? And how does Amanda Waller factor in? Guess you're "outside" of Batman's circle of trust...for now.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

THE FLASH #52

Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Christian Duce, cover by Dan Mora, variant cover by Francesco Mattina.

On your mark, get set and go for part one of "Grips of Strength." Barry Allen races to the House of Heroes at the center of the Multiverse to meet with the Flashes of 52 worlds for info on the new forces he's recently encountered. Meanwhile, back in Central City, Trickster's turning informant against Warden Wolfe, but that brings about a sneak attack that Barry and the time-lost Commander Cold must team up to stop -- if they can quit butting heads long enough to do so.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

THE FLASH #53

Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Christian Duce, cover by Dan Mora, variant cover by Francesco Mattina.

It's a slippery slope for the Scarlet Speedster when he must team up with the frosty Commander Cold to stop a powered-up Trickster from trashing Central City. The Trickster's first target is the maximum-security prison Iron Heights, which could mean a criminal breakout the city would never survive.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

GREEN ARROW #43

Written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson, art by Javier Fernandez, cover by Alex Maleev, variant cover by Kaare Andrews.

Seattle's in for a serious shake-up when Green Arrow crosses quivers with a new vigilante "hero" dubbed the Citizen, who's hell-bent on exposing the corrupt and criminal one-percenters operating in the Emerald City. Green Arrow initially applauds these efforts, until the Citizen turns judge, jury and executioner -- can you guess what bloviating billionaire is next on his hit list? Also, a little birdie told us that help for Oliver is on the way -- but we're not singing who it is just yet.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

GREEN LANTERNS #52

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by Chris Stevens.

The Green Lanterns find themselves outgunned, outmatched and in over their heads when the Corps rings begin to malfunction. As the Guardians of the Universe and Hal Jordan begin to search for answers, the Ravagers of Olys continue their relentless assault in "Evil's Might" part three!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

GREEN LANTERNS #53

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by Chris Stevens.

Did Simon Baz commit murder? As the clues and evidence stack up, Baz takes off to Earth mysteriously, leaving his partner Jessica Cruz and Hal Jordan to wonder if he's gone rogue. "Evil's Might" continues as what's been affecting the Green Lantern rings begins to reveal itself.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #50

Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, variant cover by Tyler Kirkham.

Final issue. It's an extra-sized anniversary celebration, and one of the biggest battles the Green Lantern Corps has ever fought to mark the occasion. John Stewart issues a dramatic order: no lethal force! The Green Lanterns need to prove they can keep law and order in the universe without killing. Elsewhere, Hal Jordan faces down Tomar-Tu, and looks to use the Darkstars' armor as a weapon against them -- with some psychic help from Hector Hammond (who probably shouldn't be trusted).

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

HARLEY QUINN #47

Written by Sam Humphries, art by John Timms, cover by Gullem March, variant cover by Frank Cho.

It's the grand finale of "Harley vs. Apokolips." Harley's trapped on Darkseid's homeworld, having failed to become a Female Fury under Granny Goodness' tutelage. Trapped in a "reeducation chamber" that threatens to destroy her free will, Harley must dig deep to throw off the alien shackles and get back to Earth. She just needs to escape a super-max alien prison, fight off a planet full of super-powered psychos, defeat a New God, then steal a spaceship and fly it home. No problem-o!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

HARLEY QUINN #48

Written by Sam Humphries, art by Sami Basri, cover by Gullem March, variant cover by Frank Cho.

Being stuck on an alien planet for months has really messed with Harley's finances -- she's gotta become a working stiff again just to pay off all the bills she racked up while on Apokolips! And not only is the city threatening to demolish her Coney Island apartment building if she doesn't pay up, she's helping failed Fury Petite Tina to adjust to life on Earth, which ain't cheap. Sounds like it's time for the

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

HAWKMAN #3

Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Bryan Hitch, variant cover by Stjepan Sejic.

While searching for the next puzzle piece in his mission to save the universe, Hawkman takes flight and winds up fighting rampaging thunder lizards on Dinosaur Island -- you know, as one does. Recovering from the battle, Hawkman discovers a race of bird people, who force him to fight to prove he's the one, true Hawkman. That all leads to the next location on his mission, and he's transported across the galaxy to the last place -- and person -- he expected to find. Where is he, and who's he facing? That would be a spoiler alert!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

THE IMMORTAL MEN #5

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Tyler Kirkham.

Caden Park comes to grips with his immortal lineage, thus launching a bold new era for the Immortal Men! However, this new epoch is threatened right out of the gate, as the Immortal Men must battle an unstoppable army of their fellow immortals in a floating war-city miles above New York City. That's one bite the Big Apple may not survive! Meanwhile, this war of immortals draws all kinds of unwanted attention, starting with black-ops badass Amanda Waller. Gulp!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

JUSTICE LEAGUE #5

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza, variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

Lex Luthor's back in the present just trying to live his best life after seeing what the future could have held for him. Luthor's new mantra? "Embrace Your Doom!" So now he's rounding up a new Legion of Doom to go on a cosmic wilding and establish himself as the biggest baddie in the DCU. In full recruiting mode, Luthor approaches both Sinestro and Gorilla Grodd to join his new team, and he doesn't exactly have to twist any arms. (They've got a matching 401K plan and great bennies, after all!)

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

JUSTICE LEAGUE #6 \

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Jorge Jimenez, variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

Did you read the write-up on issue #5? Do you really think anything's gotten better for the Justice League in the past two weeks? Still Force? Still a thing! Ultraviolet Galaxy Lantern? Keeps attacking! Sinestro? Total garbage! Lex Luthor and Joker? Beating everyone to the Source Wall piece. If that happens? You don't wanna know.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #2

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Alvaro Martinez and Raul Fernandez, variant cover by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion.

Plagued by a rash of otherworldly resurrections, the new JLD team begins scouring the shadowy corners of the DCU looking for leads. Turns out, this latest mystery ties back to the Tree of Wonder, last seen laying down roots in Justice League: No Justice -- and it bears poisoned fruit to boot. The Tree serves as a doorway from the Realm of Magic to our world, and the Upside Down Man is just the first of many all-powerful mystic entities looking for a new haunt. It's gonna take a major twist of fate for our heroes to get out of this one...

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

JUSTICE LEAGUE ODYSSEY #2

Written by Joshua Williamson, art and cover by Stjepan Sejic, variant cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

Cyborg, Starfire, Green Lantern Jessica Cruz and Azrael debate whether so-called "God of Evil" Darkseid should have joined the team. (Too late -- that evil horse has left the barn!) But before the team can resolve this conflict, they're forced into action when Vril Dox takes an interest in the Coluan refugees, attacking their ship with a new Manhunter army of his own creation. 'Cuz more violence is always the answer!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

MISTER MIRACLE #11

Written by Tom King, art and variant cover by Mitch Gerads, cover by Nick Derrington.

If there's one thing popular fiction has taught us by now, it's: never make a deal with the devil! And yet Mister Miracle is still listening when Darkseid approaches him with just such a devilish proposition -- if Scott sends his newborn son to Apokolips, there will be peace on New Genesis. Since when has Darkseid been famous for his honesty?! It'll be a miracle if this doesn't blow up in Scott's face.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

NEW CHALLENGERS #4

Writter by Scott Snyder and Aaron Gillespie, art and cover by V. Ken Marion.

The Challengers tackle undead barbarians and a zombie-dinosaur stampede way down under in otherworldly Skartaris. Good thing they find that flock of pterodactyls, too -- turns out to be handy against rogue agents setting up a super-weapon! Unfortunately, the Challengers also find their HQ destroyed and their predecessors missing. Plus, their borrowed time might be up, because the hourglass tattoos are on the fritz. All in a day's work for the Challengers! (Face palm!)

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

NIGHTWING #47

Written by Benjamin Percy, art by Christopher Mooneyham and Klaus Janson, cover by Mike Perkins, variant cover by John Romita Jr. and Danny Miki.

Dick Grayson may want to consider a new career in cyber-security, because the major tech upgrades coming to Bludhaven mean deadly danger for everyone in the city. Nightwing battles the mysterious tech mogul Willem Cloke, who it turns out is just a front man for the real threat -- the organization known only as the Dark Web! Time to change those passwords, Bludhaven!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

NIGHTWING ANNUAL #1

Written by Benjamin Percy, art and cover by Otto Schmidt.

The smart city overhaul of Bludhaven was just the beginning -- a single battle in a larger cyberwar that Nightwing is only starting to understand. But now the story of the Dark Web organization begins to expand as Grayson travels to Gotham City and partners up with Vicki Vale. We live in an era of fake news, alternative facts, disinformation. The gatekeepers of truth can't be trusted anymore, and sometimes elections, businesses and even lives are at stake. Nightwing faces off against the first of three lieutenants in the army of the Dark Web: Vire, the psychic embodiment of malware who can unearth your darkest secrets.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

PLASTIC MAN #3

Written by Gail Simone, art by Adriana Melo, cover by Alex Ross.

Eel went looking for a kid, but he found a Man-Bat instead, who brought him not only to the kid but also to the lair of the secret society that needs Plastic Man to stop asking inconvenient questions. Yes, it counts as comically good fortune if you squint your eyes and look around the corner (which he can totally do without even breaking a sweat. Or, you know, his neck).

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

RAVEN: DAUGHTER OF DARKNESS #7

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Philip Tan.

A band of mysterious assassins have the supernatural heroes of the DC Universe in their crosshairs! Who is behind it? Baron Winters recruits a very reluctant Raven to find out...and to stop them! But can he convince her to join his all-new Night Force?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #25

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Dexter Soy and Alisson Borges, cover by Trevor Hairsine, variant cover by Yasmine Putri.

Batman versus Red Hood for the right to fight in Gotham -- grab your ringside seat for the battle 25 years in the making! Jason Todd broke a promise to his mentor, and must now confront an angry and betrayed Batman. That means a good time for readers, but probably not so much for Jason: it's likely going to take more than the Outlaws' help in order for the Red Hood to avoid wearing an orange jumper in prison.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 8.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS ANNUAL #2

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Clayton Henry, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

The boys are back -- Red Hood and Arsenal, together again! Sort of. While Jason Todd is recovering after a brutal beatdown from the man who taught him everything he knows about brutal beatdowns, Roy Harper divides his time between being a nursemaid to his bestie and tracking down the source of tainted drugs that have killed thousands. It isn't long before the two find themselves in Beijing battling the Sisters of Suzie Su! All this and...the inexplicable fate of Artemis and Bizarro!

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

SIDEWAYS #7

Written by Dan DiDio, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

Reeling from a great personal tragedy, Derek rejects his friends and family on an epic journey into the Dark Multiverse with the Seven Soldiers. With one member lost, the remaining Soldiers need Sideways to guide them into uncharted territory as they confront the deadly challenge of the Sheeda!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

THE SILENCER #8

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Viktor Bogdanovic,

So far, Silencer's family vacation gets zero stars on review websites, and things are only looking worse from here on out. Silencer races to stop Talia al Ghul's loyalists from reviving her in a Lazarus Pit, but she's got two heavy hitters on her tail: meta-hitman Quietus and mystical psycho Wishbone, who's about to unleash some body-swapping shenanigans on everyone involved with this caper. And are you ready for a trip to Action Land, the Superman theme park? "Hell-iday Road" starts here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

THE SILENCER ANNUAL #1

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Jack Herbert, cover by Tyler Kirkham.

Silencer visits Gotham City, but she's not there to see the sights -- she's there to shut down Talia al Ghul's latest secret weapons plant. Obviously, this brings her into conflict with Batman -- but there's a secret history to Bruce Wayne and the Silencer that complicates everything! Will Batman slap the cuffs on this metahuman hit woman -- or will one of Batman's rogues get the drop on them both for the mysterious Leviathan organization?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

SUICIDE SQUAD #45

Written by Rob Williams, art by Jose Luis, cover by Rafa Sandoval, Francesco Mattina.

Part one of "Sink Atlantis," continuing in Aquaman #39, also on sale in August! After Aquaman's undersea kingdom rises to become a world power of the surface, the Suicide Squad must infiltrate the city and send it back to the depths or die trying. But sinking Aquaman's city isn't Task Force X's only objective in Atlantis. There's something buried there that Amanda Waller wants, and this is her chance to claim it.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

SUICIDE SQUAD ANNUAL #1

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Ronan Cliquet, cover by Paul Pelletier.

Thrown together to apprehend an escaped inmate, Solomon Grundy, Rag Doll and Merlyn head into the muck surrounding Belle Reve, but no one is prepared for a meeting with the Swamp Thing. Bodies decay quickly in the bayous of Louisiana, and the avatar of the Green doesn't care if the Squad makes it out alive.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 22.

SUPERGIRL #21

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Kevin Maguire, cover by Terry Dodson, variant cover by Amanda Conner.

Mourning the loss of the Kryptonians wiped out by Rogol Zaar, Supergirl decides to play detective and sets off into deep space to learn more about the would-be usurper. Using whatever tech she can scrounge, Supergirl builds a star cruiser, and after intel from Green Lantern, she blasts off into the cosmos with Rogol Zaar's deadly axe to solve the mystery -- along with a traveling companion you won't believe!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

SUPERMAN #2

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, variant covers by Adam Hughes and David Mack.

The world quakes and shakes as it begins to succumb to the effects of the entire planet being moved into the lifeless realm known as the Phantom Zone. As Superman works with the World's Greatest Heroes, an old enemy trapped in the same prison returns to stop the Man of Steel and escape.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

TEEN TITANS #21

Written by Adam Glass, art and cover by Bernard Chang, variant cover by Babs Tarr.

Next up on the Teen Titans' target list is none other than longtime antagonist Gizmo, whose neighborhood toy store secretly serves as a front for his arms-dealing business. (You can get a Nerf blaster and a rail gun? Cool!) But this whole escapade is about to blow up in their faces when they find Gizmo strapped to an atomic bomb that's about to go off -- right in the middle of New York City. And it's rush hour to boot? Nice knowing you, Big Apple!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

THE TERRIFICS #7

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Dale Eaglesham.

Welcome to Millennium City in part one of "Tom Strong and the Terrifics." To cure themselves of the Dark Energy bond that's gripped them, the Terrifics use the Dark Multiverse antenna to track down the one man who can help them -- Tom Strong. In Millennium City, the Terrifics follow Strong's signal, only to find his lab destroyed and his loyal A.I. aide Pneuman shattered. And the weirdness doesn't end when a mystical tree transports the team across the universe.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

TITANS #24

Written by Dan Abnett, art and cover by Brandon Peterson, variant cover by Stjepan Sejic..

As if the Source Wall incursions causing a metagene pandemic weren't enough, team dysfunction threatens this latest iteration of the Titans before their new mission even gets off the ground! Night-wing and Miss Martian butt heads over the team's M.O. as the fate of the latest metahuman hangs in the balance! They'd better get their act together, because one of the Titans won't be coming home from this Source Wall mission -- and it's not a vacation day!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

THE UNEXPECTED #3

Written by Steve Orlando, art by Cary Nord, cover by Ryan Sook.

Thanagarian demon Onimar Synn stands prepared to wipe out everyone on Earth to get his claws on the vibroactive Nth metal accidentally created by Neon the Unknown and the Unexpected. Is this new version of Nth metal the most powerful weapon in the galaxy? Or is it the fuel to bring about a new evolution and propel mankind into the future? Plus, get ready for a showdown of Jurassic proportions, as Synn locks horns with a rampaging Brontadon in Monster Valley!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

WONDER WOMAN #52

Written by Steve Orlando, art by Aco, cover by David Yardin, variant cover by Jenny Frison.

At the behest of Aztek, Diana and Artemis join her for a trip to Mexico, but there's no sightseeing on the agenda. Instead, they must rescue a long-lost Amazon who's being held captive by rogue deity Tezcatlipoca, who's trying to break into our world. Can our three heroes save the missing Amazon, stop a raging god and not kill one another in the process?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

WONDER WOMAN #53

Written by Steve Orlando, art by Aco, cover by David Yardin, variant cover by Jenny Frison.

At the behest of Aztek, Diana and Artemis join her for a trip to Mexico, but there's no sightseeing on the agenda. Instead, they must rescue a long-lost Amazon who's being held captive by rogue deity Tezcatlipoca, who's trying to break into our world. Can our three heroes save the missing Amazon, stop a raging god and not kill one another in the process?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.



YOUNG ANIMAL TITLES

CAVE CARSON HAS AN INTERSTELLAR EYE #6

Written by Jon Rivera, art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.

Final issue. At last, Cave has figured out the reason behind this crazy cosmic adventure, but what's his podcast have to do with it? And will he and his team ever find their way home?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

ETERNITY GIRL #6

Written by Magdalene Visaggio, art and cover by Sonny Liew.

This issue: everyone will die.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

MOTHER PANIC: GOTHAM A.D. #6

Written by Jody Houser, art by Ibrahim Moustafa, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

Mother Panic must face all her demons -- spiritual and biological -- in this issue as she learns the true fate of the Violet of this world. Sibling rivalries, archnemeses and more square off against Mother Panic in this, the ultimate issue of Gotham A.D.!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

SHADE, THE CHANGING WOMAN #6

Written by Cecil Castellucci, art by Marley Zarcone, cover by Becky Cloonan.

Final issue. It all comes to a head, as Shade faces every action and (non)decision she has made up to this point. Armed with the advice of mentors and the lessons she has learned from friends, Shade must decide once and for all: Can a person -- be she human or avian -- truly change?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.



BEYOND THE DC UNIVERSE

INJUSTICE 2 #31

Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Daniel Sampere.

The Red Lanterns, backed by the power of Starro, wage an all-out assault on Oa and the source of the Green Lanterns' power. But help is on the way in the form of the Titans, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold and...Lobo? Get ready for a rumble like you've never seen before!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

INJUSTICE 2 #32

Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Bruno Redondo.

The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Starro and the Red Lanterns head toward Earth bent on destruction. Beetle, Booster and the Titans are in hot pursuit. Following close behind is Lobo, armed with a weapon that may ultimately do more harm than good.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

INJUSTICE VS. HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #2

Written by Tim Seeley, art and cover by Freddie Williams II.

He-Man has come to his mother's home-world to save it from a despotic ruler: Superman! As Batman plans an invasion of the Oracle to stop their suicide squads from terrorizing the populace, He-Man wanders an Earth city (in disguise) hoping to understand more of the difficulty they'll face. Meanwhile, back on Eternia, Zatanna and Swamp Thing are horrified to discover that someone else from their universe has crossed over!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

MAD MAGAZINE #3

Written and illustrated by the Usual Gang of Idiots.

Get ready for a last blast of summer in the latest all-new MAD! In this issue, Sergio Aragones looks at a favorite summer activity, we skewer a blockbuster movie and a hit TV series and more! Plus: the return of a beloved MAD feature, updated for today's modern reader!

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on August 1.

PEARL #1

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Michael Gaydos, variant cover by Alex Maleev.

Pearl is the story of an exceptional tattoo artist and accidental assassin for one of the modern-day San Francisco Yakuza. She was born into one life, but another is calling to her. When Pearl accidentally meets one of her peers, her doppelgänger from another clan, she starts to dream of a better life. But Pearl has a very special ability that keeps pulling her back into the violent world she is desperate to escape.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

THE SANDMAN UNIVERSE #1

Written by Neil Gaiman, Si Spurrier, Nalo Hopkinson, Kat Howard and Dan Watters, art by Bilquis Evely, Dominike "Domo" Stanton, Tom Fowler, Max Fiumara and Sebastian Fiumara, covers by Jae Lee, Jim, David Mack, P. Craig Russell, Jill Thompson.

From the mind of Neil Gaiman comes a new world filled with dreams, nightmares and wonderful characters living together in a shared universe for a new story unlike anything we've ever seen before. A rift between worlds has opened, revealing a space beyond the Dreaming. Meanwhile, a book from Lucien's library is discovered by a group of children in the waking world where it should not exist. Lucien calls for Matthew the Raven to seek out their master, Daniel, Lord of Dreams. As Matthew flies across the Waking World and others, he finds a young boy named Timothy Hunter who, in his dreams, has become the world's most powerful magician -- but in his nightmares he is the world's greatest villain. A new House has appeared in the realm of the Dreaming: the House of Whispers, with its proprietor, a fortune-teller called Erzulie. And elsewhere, Lucifer has fallen again, only this time he might be trapped in a Hell of his own design. Spiraling out of this special issue will be four all-new series set in the Sandman Universe. It all starts here!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 8.

SCARLET #1

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Alex Maleev, variant cover by Michael Gaydos.

From the creative team of Daredevil and Infamous Iron Man comes the latest explosive chapter in their creator-owned epic, which IGN called one of the best comics on the stands. Scarlet tells the story of a woman whose life has been ripped apart by police corruption. When she pushes back, she starts a chain reaction of events that will bring about the next American Revolution.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 29.

SCOOBY APOCALYPSE #28

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Patrick Olliffe, cover by Kaare Andrews, variant cover by Yasmine Putri.

Cliffy is torn between his loyalty to the recently returned Scrappy-Doo and his friendship with Scooby. Meanwhile, Daphne and Scrappy bond during a gruesome monster hunt. And who is the mysterious new creature lurking in the dark?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.

SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #41

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

When heiress Penelope Pitstop is threatened by a mystical menace, Scooby and the gang think the solution to the mystery is obvious: the culprits must be those seven notorious gangsters, the Ant Hill Mob. But our heroes don't know the Ant Hill Mob constantly saves Penelope from danger! With her pint-sized protectors locked in a jail cell, who can rescue Penelope from the malevolent machinations of the real villain, the Hooded Claw?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

TEEN TITANS GO! #29

Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Erich Owens and Jeremy Lawson, cover by Marcelo Dichiara.

Success! The Titans finally got their movie and all the fame and glamor that went with it. But are they doomed to wallow after their 15 minutes of fame are over? And then, the Teen Titans Go...back to Hollywood! Their L.A. adventure gave them a taste of the tinsel and they aren't ready to give up those dreams quite yet.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

THE WILD STORM #16

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Jon Davis-Hunt, variant cover by Sana Takeda.

What was Project Thunderbook? What did John Lynch do to the Thunderbook experimental subjects? Why did he shut it down and scatter them across America? Why isn't Thunderbook subject Gloria Spaulding aging? Why do people act like she's an alien? Well...alien is exactly what they made her at Thunderbook.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 15.

WILDSTORM: MICHAEL CRAY #10

Written by Bryan Hitch, Warren Ellis, art N. Steven Harris and Dexter Vines, cover by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz.

With Diana Prince's plan for Armageddon revealed, Michael Cray and Constantine forge an uneasy alliance to stop her, while Christine Trelane hunts them all. Michael has the power inside him to overcome, but will the price of that power make him a slave to the consciousness living inside of him?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 8.



DC/HANNA BARBERA TITLES

CATWOMAN/TWEETY AND SYLVESTER SPECIAL #1

Written by Gail Simone, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Emanuel Lupacchino, backup written by Shea Fontana, backup art by Walter Carzon, variant cover by Sandy Jarrell.

In his relentless pursuit of Tweety, Sylvester suddenly finds himself with a new, human ally -- Catwoman. Tweety then realizes that he's going to need some help too, and recruits a super-hero of his own. It isn't long before the scale of the conflict begins to get out of control and suddenly theres's a full scale war between cats and birds that threatens to take over all of Gotham.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

HARLEY QUINN/GOSSAMER SPECIAL #1

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, art by Pier Brito, backup written by Sholly Fisch, backup art by Dave Alvarez, cover by Amanda Conner, variant cover by Joe Quinones.

A violent storm leaves a large crate washed up on the beach at Coney Island. When Harley breaks it open to see what's inside, she suddenly has a new playmate to add to her cast of friends -- a large, furry, orange beast called Gossamer. It's all fun and games until a giant robot attacks them. But who sent it? Harley immediately suspects only one man, but is it really The Joker behind this destructive rampage?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

THE JOKER/ DAFFY DUCK SPECIAL #1

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, backup written by Joey Cavalieri, backup art by Luciano Vecchio, variant cover by Sanford Greene.

When Daffy Duck pays a call to the Acme corporate headquarters in Gotham City, he finds the company long gone and their abandoned building now occupied by The Joker. With a hit in progress, Daffy tries to sneak away, only to find himself in the clutches of the Clown Prince of Crime. But Joker decides that there's some potential in this manic bird and forces Daffy to join his gang. Will he find a way to escape...or will he become The Joker's new right-hand duck?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.

LEX LUTHOR/ PORKY PIG SPECIAL #1

Written by Mark Russell, art by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, backup written by Jim Fanning, backup art by John Loter, cover by Ben Oliver, variant cover by Mac Rey.

Facing financial and personal ruin, a desperate Porky Pig applies for and gets and entry-level position with LexCorp. Grateful to his new benefactor, Porky becomes Luthor's most loyal employee and defender. But when a major scandal breaks in the news and Lex is called before a Congressional Committee, guess who is about to be offered up as the sacrificial pig?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 29.



DC COLLECTIONS

BATMAN AND THE JUSTICE LEAGUE MANGA VOL. 1 TP

Written, art and cover by Shiori Teshirogi.

From mangaka Shiori Teshirogi comes a new series starring Batman and the Justice League. Currently being serialized in the monthly Japanese anthology Red, the story focuses on a young boy who comes to Gotham City from Japan. He's trying to solve the mystery of what happened to his scientist parents after their disappearance following a factory explosion a year earlier. As it turns out, the factory was owned by Lex Luthor, who has now teamed with The Joker. Together, they plan on using the research of the boy's parents to tap into a mystical, all-powerful, worldwide energy source. But for what purpose? It's a bigger challenge than Batman can handle on his own, so he's going to need some help from the League. This series will be published in the original manga right-to-left format.

208 pages, $12.99, in stores on Oct. 17.

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: THE SEARCH FOR ATLANTIS TP

Written by Shea Fontana, art and cover by Yancey Labat.

Mera is the new girl at Super Hero High, and when Wonder Woman takes Mera under her wing, Wonder Woman's best friend Bumblebee is overcome with jealousy. Despite her feelings, Bumblebee accompanies Mera and the Super Hero Girls on a field trip to Atlantis. But when they arrive, Atlantis is missing! Mera is horrified when they discover that Brainiac has shrunken and stolen Atlantis with the Atlanteans trapped inside! The Super Hero Girls must work together to defeat Brainaic and, along the way, Bumblebee must learn the true meaning of friendship.

128 pages, $9.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

DON'T LET THE PENGUIN DRIVE THE BATMOBILE HC

Written by Jacob Lambert, art and cover by Tom Richmond.

Mad Magazine knows there are more important vehicles to protect in this 100% Unauthorized parody of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus! While Batman is busy fighting crime on the mean streets of Gotham City, it's up to us to keep an eye on the Batmobile. The only problem? The Penguin really, really wants to drive it! Should we let him? In this all-new story from the Usual Gang of Idiots at Mad Magazine, the best-selling children's book Don't Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus is parodied with the heroes and villains from the world of Batman!

32 pages, $14.99, in stores on Oct. 10.

ACTION COMICS #1000: THE DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, Geoff Johns. Richard Donner, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Louise Simonson, Paul Dini, Brad Meltzer, Paul Levitz and Brian Michael Bendis, art by Dan Jurgens, Patrick Gleason, Curt Swan, Olivier Coipel, Rafael Albuquerque, Clay Mann, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, John Cassaday, Neal Adams, Jim Lee and others, cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

The celebration of 1,000 issues of Action Comics continues with a new Deluxe Edition of the amazing comic that won raves when it hit comics shops in April! This hardcover includes all the stories from that issue, plus the tale by writer Paul Levitz and artist Neal Adams that appeared in the Action Comics: 80 Year of Superman hardcover, as well as all the variant covers (open to buy and retailer exclusives), design sketches by Jim Lee for Superman's new look, scripts for the stories, the original art from the lost story featuring art by Curt Swan and more! Plus: a complete reprint of the stories that started it all -- the Superman stories from ACTION COMICS #1 and 2 from 1938!

160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS (DC MODERN CLASSICS EDITION) HC

Written by Frank Miller, art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson, cover by Frank Miller.

DC introduces DC Modern Classics, collecting groundbreaking, genre-defining works in new hardcover editions, presented in a beautifully designed slipcase. In these tales from The Dark Knight Returns #1-4, it is 10 years after an aging Batman retired, and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, as his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by the new Robin, Carrie Kelly, Batman takes to the streets to face the mutant gangs that have overrun his city.

200 pages, $49.99, in stores on Dec. 5.

BATMAN: PRELUDE TO KNIGHTFALL TP

Written by Chuck Dixon and Doug Moench, art by Graham Nolan, Tom Grindberg, Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle and others, cover by Kelley Jones.

The event that changed Batman's world forever kicks off with this new volume, including never-before-collected material, in stories from Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1, Batman #484-491 and Detective Comics #654-658. Bane, the man destined to one day destroy Batman, has his sights set on taking over Gotham City, just as the Dark Knight is starting to feel he has lost his edge as he is forced to deal with the return of Black Mask, a crazed killer called Metalhead and an assassin hired to take out Commissioner Gordon.

376 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL VOL. 1: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TP

Written by Chuck Dixon and Doug Moench, art by Graham Nolan, Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle and others, cover by Kelley Jones.

DC recuts the entire "Knightfall" saga! This title contains never-
before-collected tales from Batman #492-497, Detective Comics #659-663 and Batman: Villains Secret Files #1 as Batman apprehends the escaped Joker, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc and more. And in the aftermath of his efforts, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with Bane, who delivers a crippling blow that will change the Caped Crusader forever!

280 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL VOL. 2: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TP

Written by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench and Alan Grant, art by Graham Nolan, Jim Aparo, Bret Blevins, Klaus Janson and others, cover by Kelley Jones.

DC recuts the entire "Knightfall" saga! This title contains never-before-collected tales from Detective Comics #664-666, Showcase ‘93 #7-8, Batman #498-500 and Batman: Shadow of The Bat #16-18. As Bruce Wayne lies broken at the hands of Bane, a new hero must step in and claim the mantle of the Bat...

312 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BATMAN: KNIGHTQUEST: THE CRUSADE VOL. 1 TP

Written by Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Jo Duffy, art by Graham Nolan, Barry Kitson, Vince Giarrano, Mike Manley, Jim Balent and others, cover by Kelley Jones.

DC recuts the entire "Knightfall" saga! This title contains never-before-collected tales from Detective Comics #667-670, Robin #1-2, Batman: Shadow of The Bat #19-20, Batman #501-504 and Catwoman #6-7. The new Batman's deadly crusade against the criminals of Gotham City begins! Azrael has assumed the role of the Caped Crusader, but without Bruce Wayne's steadying influence, the new Dark Knight is swiftly getting out of hand, alienating both Robin and Commissioner Gordon and hurting innocent people.

360 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

BANE: CONQUEST TP

Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Graham Nolan.

Bane is seeking to create a global criminal empire with the help of his original gang: Bird, Trogg and Zombie. The man who broke the Bat moves beyond Gotham City to find new territory to conquer and new enemies to crush -- and he won't stop until he stands at the top of the world of crime! Collects Bane: Conquest #1-12.

272 pages, $29.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOL. 5 TP

Written by Bill Finger, Don Cameron and others, art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others, cover by Evan "Doc" Shaner.

This fifth volume of Batman: The Golden Age collects more of the Dark Knight Detective's adventures from the late 1940s, including battles with evildoers including The Joker, the Penguin and Catwoman, plus a tale in which the Caped Crusaders join Robin Hood's band of merry men. Collects Detective Comics #75-81, Batman #16-20 and World's Finest Comics #10-11.

384 pages, $29.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 7: BATMEN ETERNAL TP

Written by James Tynion IV, art by Alvaro Martinez, Javier Fernandez, Eddy Barrows and others, cover by Eddy Barrows.

Following her deadly actions in their last adventure, Batwoman faces scrutiny from Batman and Red Robin. Will Batman allow her to continue bearing his symbol after everything she has done? And will the fallout put these cousins -- Bruce Wayne and Kate Kane -- at irreconcilable odds with each other? Collects Detective Comics #975-981.

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

ALL-STAR BATMAN VOL. 3: THE FIRST ALLY TP

Written by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque and Rafael Scavone, art by Rafael Albuquerque and Sebastian Fiumara, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

When the Dark Knight is taken down by a new enemy whose attacks he cannot counter, Batman uncovers a plot spanning generations...whose mastermind might be one of his closest allies! But who is the First Ally? And as painful secrets from the past are revealed, Batman must face down a nemesis unlike any he's seen before -- or risk the horrific consequences of the Genesis Engine falling into the wrong hands! Collects issues #10-14!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

BATMAN: THE GATES OF GOTHAM DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins, art by Trevor McCarthy and others, cover by Trevor McCarthy.

Now collected in a Deluxe Edition hardcover! When a mystery as old as Gotham City itself emerges, Batman assembles a team of detectives -- including Red Robin, Owlman, I-Ching and others -- to investigate. As clues are discovered and the mystery deepens, the team explores different eras and touches on families including the Waynes, Kanes and Elliotts. This volume collects the five-issue miniseries plus stories from Batman Annual #28 and Detective Comics Annual #12.

160 pages, $29.99, in stores on Nov. 7.

BATMAN: THE COURT OF OWLS SAGA: THE ESSENTIAL EDITION TP

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and Rafael Albuquerque, cover by Greg Capullo.

The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer, featuring comics' greatest characters. Hidden for years, the mysterious Court of Owls surfaces in Gotham City -- what must Batman do to defeat them, and what deadly connection do they have to his past? Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's masterpiece epic is collected in its entirety in trade paperback for the first time ever! Collects issues #1-11 of Batman as well as bonus material including sketches, scripts, design concepts and variant covers.

360 pages, $24.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

BATMAN: HUSH UNWRAPPED HC NEW EDITION

Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Jim Lee.

The amazing hardcover that presents Jim Lee's artwork in pencil form, with lettering and in black-and-white is back! Relive the thrilling mystery of the best-selling Batman: Hush from Batman #608-619 as the Dark Knight sets out to discover the identity of a mysterious mastermind using The Joker, the Riddler, Ra's al Ghul and the Dark Knight's other enemies -- and allies -- as pawns in a plan to wreak havoc.

320 pages, $39.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

BATMAN: PRELUDES TO THE WEDDING TP

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Brad Walker, Travis Moore, Minkyu Jung, Javier Fernandez, Sami Basri and others, cover by Clay Mann.

Wedding bells are ringing in Gotham City...and the criminal underworld is determined to silence them! Following The Joker's discovery that Batman and Catwoman are getting married, Gotham City's villains jump into action. If they are going to lose one of their own, it's not going to be so their greatest foe can be happy! This new title collects Robin vs. Ra's Al Ghul #1, Nightwing vs. Hush #1, Batgirl vs. The Riddler #1, Red Hood vs. Anarky #1 and Harley Quinn vs. The Joker #1.

144 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

BATMAN/CATWOMAN: THE WEDDING ALBUM: THE DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Tom King, art by David Finch, Joelle Jones, Mikel Janin and Danny Miki, cover by Mikel Janin.

The historic wedding of Batman and Catwoman is commemorated in this must-have collector's item, featuring the historic wedding issue and the tales leading up to the big day, plus behind-the-scenes design sketches and variant covers. Collects Batman #24, 44 and 50, plus the retailer variant covers from issue #50, wedding dress designs by Joëlle Jones, the script to issue #44 and more.

128 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

BEFORE WATCHMEN OMNIBUS HC

Written by Brian Azzarello, Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner, Len Wein and J. Michael Straczynski, art by J.G. Jones, Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner, Steve Rude, Adam Hughes, Eduardo Risso, Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, Jae Lee, Lee Bermejo and John Higgins, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Dive deeper into the world of Watchmen by following the famous characters around in their own solo stories, now collected in a new Omnibus edition. Learn how Rorschach started down his dark path. Find out how the Vietnam War and the Kennedy assassination revolve around the Comedian. Take an introspective look at Silk Spectre as she struggles with her overbearing superhero mother and her scattered path toward taking the mantle of the Silk Spectre. Collects the Before Wathcmen miniseries Comedian #1-6, Rorschach #1-4, Minutemen #1-6, Silk Spectre #1-4, Nite Owl #1-4, Dr. Manhattan #1-4, Moloch #1-2, Ozymandias #1-6, Crimson Corsair #1 and Dollar Bill #1.

1,064 pages, $125, in stores on Dec. 19.

DAMAGE VOL. 1: OUT OF CONTROL TP

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Tony S. Daniel and Danny Miki, cover by Tony S. Daniel.

In these tales from Damage #1-6, Ethan "Elvis" Avery just wanted to serve his country. Instead, he's been changed into a monster! Tasked as the government's own living, breathing, ticking time bomb, Ethan retains no control when the monster takes over. Cheaper than a nuclear warhead and twice as effective, Ethan fights to rein in the damage he unleashes when the beast inside him springs free for one hour a day. His first challenge? The Suicide Squad.

144 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE TP

Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello, art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, John Romita Jr. and Eduardo Risso, cover by Andy Kubert.

One of the most highly anticipated sequels of all time. In a world gone awry, left in the aftermath of the toppling of Lex Luthor and the apparent death of Batman himself, who will save Gotham City and the rest of the planet from the mysterious Master Race? This trade paperback includes the entire nine-issue series with each issue's minicomic presented at the same size.

392 pages, $24.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

THE FLASH VOL. 7: PERFECT STORM TP

Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, Carlos D'anda and Dan Panosian, cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico

Gorilla Grodd is after Central City's Speed Force, but the one thing Barry Allen can't outrun is the truth, and his nemesis knows a terrible secret about the Fastest Man Alive. As Barry battles Grodd, he loses what he prizes most in the world and must call in Wally West to protect Central City while he sets out to get it back. But with a new Flash protecting his city, will Barry be willing to cross lines he never crossed before? Collects The Flash #39-45.

168 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 6: ZOD'S WILL TP

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Rafa Sandoval, Ethan Van Sciver, Brandon Peterson and others, cover by Tyler Kirkham.

After a battle with Superman , General Zod has taken control of a small, undeveloped world. The only thing standing in the way of the Green Lantern Corps stopping General Zod and rescuing Hal Jordan from behind enemy lines turns out to be the leaders of the Corps itself -- the Guardians of the Universe. Can the Corps change the Guardians' minds, or will they revolt to save their captured comrade? Collects issues #37-41.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY: THE BRONZE AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written and art by various, cover by Ryan Sook.

Welcome to the House of Mystery, where dark secrets are hidden in every shadow -- and there may be no escape! Now these classic tales of the mysterious and the macabre are gathered for the first time in a handsome hardcover edition. This omnibus edition collects issues #174-200 of the acclaimed series with tantalizing work by a host of comics' greatest talents including Bernie Wrightson, Alex Toth, Gil Kane, Marv Wolfman, Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Sergio Aragonés and many more!

792 pages, $99.99, in stores on Jan. 2.

IMPULSE BY MARK WAID AND HUMBERTO RAMOS OMNIBUS HC

Written by Mark Waid and others, art by Humberto Ramos, Wayne Faucher, Oscar Jimenez and others, cover by Humberto Ramos.

This fast-paced hardcover includes Impulse's relocation from the 30th century to his adventures in 20th-century Alabama under the tutelage of speedster Max Mercury. In these early tales, Impulse meets White Lightning, battles the ninja crew of Savitar, teams up with Zatanna and visiting Legionnaire XS and more! Collects Impulse #1-27, The Flash #108-111 and a story from Secret Origins 80-Page Giant #1.

768 pages, $99.99, in stores on Oct. 17.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE HC

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Jheremy Raapack, Mike S. Miller, Bruno Redondo, David Yardin, Tom Derenick and others, video game art cover.

In this hardcover collection, the line between good and evil is blurred when The Joker unleashes a deadly plot on his latest victim -- Superman! And when the Man of Steel starts killing, the heroes of the DC Universe must decide if they are with Superman or against him. Based on the video game phenomenon Injustice: Gods Among Us, this Deluxe Edition collects issues #1-12 and Annual #1, plus a new introduction by Tom Taylor and never-before-published behind-the-scenes content.

456 pages, $49.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 5: DEADLY FABLE TP

Written by Steve Orlando, art by Neil Edwards, Miguel Mendonca, Minkyu Jung, Hugo Petrus and others, cover by Mikel Janin.

The Might Beyond the Mirror, the great threat that Batman assembled the Justice League of America to stop, has arrived in the form of the Queen of Fables. With her reality-warping power, her intent is to take over the real world and the imaginary and rule over everything--and without Batman, does the Justice League stand a chance against her? Can their mysterious new member, Promethea, help them? Or will reality crumble at the Queen's whim? Collects Justice League of America #22-29.

200 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 7: JUSTICE LOST TP

Written by Christopher Priest, art by Ian Churchill, Pete Woods and Philippe Briones, cover by David Yardin.

Trapped aboard the crippled Watchtower, the Justice League and Justice League of America teams clash over leadership and the urgent question of who can be rescued...and who will be left behind. Meanwhile, the Green Lanterns face critical choices over how to deal with the League's two most powerful figures! Collects issues #39-43.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE TP

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, art by Francis Manapul, Marcus To and Riley Rossmo, cover by Francis Manapul.

Dark Nights: Metal left the DC Universe transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrous -- and only the Justice League is strong enough to face the threats to come...or are they? Four giant beings composed of the universe's major energies are on their way to destroy the planet Colu. The only way to take down this unimaginable threat is for the super-teams of Earth to form new alliances. What secrets will Superman, Martian Manhunter and Team Mystery discover? Will Zatanna, Wonder Woman and Team Wonder awaken alien magic? What can Harley Quinn possibly have to teach Team Wisdom? And why is Beast Boy on Team Entropy? Find out in this collection of the four-issue weekly series that also includes the prelude story from DC Nation #0.

136 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

NIGHTWING VOL. 6: THE UNTOUCHABLE TP

Written by Sam Humphries, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing and Michael Moreci, art by Bernard Chang, Klaus Janson, Jamal Campbell, Phil Jimenez, Jorge Corona and Minkyu Jung, cover by Jorge Jimenez.

Nightwing finally feels like he's got his life in Blüdhaven under control. But the one thing he wasn't expecting was for a case from his past in Gotham City to rear its head here -- a murderer he never set eyes on, but whose unmistakable signature has arrived in his new city! Then, when Damian Wayne disappears during a solo mission to Tokyo, Nightwing must enter the seedy underworld to save the boy who was once his Robin. Collects #35-43.

216 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

THE UNITED STATES OF MURDER INC. VOL. 1: TRUTH TP

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.

Welcome to a world where organized crime control parts of the United States as newly made man Valentine Gallo carries a massive secret that could send the country into a civil war! Today is the day that Valentine learns the secrets behind the organization he has served since he was old enough to walk. But it is mysterious hitwoman Jagger Rose that will forever turn his life upside down. Collecting The United States of Murder Inc. #1-6.

248 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

SCOOBY APOCALYPSE VOL. 4 TP

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Dale Eaglesham, Ron Wagner and others, cover by Philip Tan.

Tensions rise when the Scooby gang takes refuge in a seemingly safe town. But a new threat unlike the monsters they've faced before reveals itself. The gang now faces being torn apart by two enemies: the monsters...and themselves. The gang is left with two options: save whoever they can or watch as the human race fades into extinction! Collects issues #19-24.

160 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

SUPER SONS VOL. 3: PARENT TRAP TP

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Carlo Barberi, Paul Pelletier, Art Thibert and Cam Smith, cover by Jorge Jimenez.

In this new collection, Talia al Ghul returns for her son Damian, whom she trained from birth to be an assassin. With the evil in Robin's past finally revealed to Superboy, it might be too much for the Sons' partnership to survive...especially when the boys find out her next victim is one of the most important people in their lives! Collecting issues #13-16. Plus, Krypto and Titus steal the spotlight in a story from Super Sons Annual #1!

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

THE SILENCER VOL. 1: CODE OF HONOR TP

Written by Dan Abnett, art by John Romita Jr., Viktor Bogdanovic and Sandra Hope, cover by John Romita Jr. and Sandra Hope.

Super-strong, highly trained, armed with devastating and stealthy metahuman abilities, the Silencer is virtually invincible. Or at least she was. After decades as Leviathan's chief assassin, Honor Guest put in her time and managed to get out with her skin intact. Now she lives a normal life with a normal family in a normal house on a normal street. But the past has come back to haunt her in the form of her old employer and a deadly new mission...and Talia al Ghul won't take no for an answer. Collects issues #1-6 of the new series!

144 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

TITANS BOOK ONE: TOGETHER FOREVER TP

Written by Judd Winick, art by Ian Churchill, Joe Benitez, Julian Lopez, Howard Porter and others, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

In these tales from 2008, the Titans are being stalked and attacked! Can Nightwing, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, Starfire, Red Arrow and Donna Troy survive long enough to stand against their old enemy -- and more importantly, can they rally together to defeat him? Then, their former teammate Jericho returns to exact his own twisted form of vengeance. Collects Titans #1-11 and Titans East Special #1.

320 pages, $24.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

TITANS VOL. 4: TITANS APART TP

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Paul Pelletier, Andrew Hennessy and Minkyu Jung, cover by Paul Pelletier and Andrew Hennessy.

The Titans attempt to regain their balance after their epic clash with Troia -- Donna's villainous future self -- and look toward a brighter tomorrow. But the Justice League wants answers about Donna Troy's true nature, and they'll get them -- even if it means shutting down the Titans for good! Collects Titans #19-22 and Annual #2.

136 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

WONDER WOMAN VOL. 6: CHILDREN OF THE GODS TP

Written by James Robinson, art by Carlo Pagulayan, Sergio Davila, Emanuela Lupacchino and others, cover by Jenny Frison.

Who is Wonder Woman's brother? Whisked away from Themyscira in the dead of night, the mysterious Jason has been hidden somewhere far from the sight of gods and men...but his life and Wonder Woman's are about to intersect in a terrifying way, bringing them face-to-face with a cosmic threat they never imagined in the forms of Darkseid and Grail! Collects Wonder Woman #31-37.

168 pages, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

WATCHMEN (DC MODERN CLASSICS EDITION) HC

Written by Alan Moore, art and cover by Dave Gibbons.

DC introduces DC Modern Classics, collecting groundbreaking, genre-defining works in new hardcover editions, presented in a beautifully designed slipcase. In a world where the mere presence of American super-heroes changed history, the U.S. won the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon is still president, and the Cold War is in effect. Watchmen begins as a murder mystery, but soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a head, an unlikely group of reunited heroes -- Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias -- must test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line between good and evil lies.

392 pages, $49.99, in stores on Nov. 14.

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DC COLLECTIBLES

DC ARTISTS ALLEY: BATGIRL BY SHO MURASE DESIGNER VINYL FIGURE

Designed by Sho Murase, sculpted by Sam Grenwell.

Channeling the popular comic convention experience, DC Artists Alley brings unique, artistic viewpoints to the DCU through highly detailed, limited-edition designer vinyl figures that include prints featuring the original artwork the figure is based on. Due to the extraordinary excitement for DC Artists Alley, DC Collectibles is thrilled to bring our fans one additional figure per artist to the collection. It all arrives just in time for the holidays and as a bonus, each figure will come with a unique variant!

Is it a coy smile or is it one of a fighter's confidence? Sho's Batgirl is a stunning and vibrant rendering of the character. Done in a restrained palette of just red, white and black, the style of the artist meshes wonderfully with the hallmarks of the heroine. Limited to 3,000 pieces. Individually numbered. Figures measure 6.75" tall.

$40, in stores in December.

DC ARTISTS ALLEY: THE FLASH BY CHRIS UMINGA DESIGNER VINYL FIGURES

Designed by Chris Uminga, sculpted by Joe Menna.

Channeling the popular comic convention experience, DC Artists Alley brings unique, artistic viewpoints to the DCU through highly detailed, limited-edition designer vinyl figures that include prints featuring the original artwork the figure is based on.Due to the extraordinary excitement for DC Artists Alley, DC Collectibles is thrilled to bring our fans one additional figure per artist to the collection. It all arrives just in time for the holidays and as a bonus, each figure will come with a unique variant! This limited-edition vinyl figure of The Flash combines the classic traits of the Justice League's speedster (complete with a trail of smoke) with many of the accents and details associated with Uminga's signature style: huge eyes, oversized hands and a playful mix of creepy and cute. Limited to 3,000 pieces.Individually numbered. Figures measure 6.4" tall.

$40, in stores in December.

DC ARTISTS ALLEY: NIGHTWING BY HAINANU "NOOLIGAN" SAULQUE DESIGNER VINYL FIGURE

Designed by Hainanu "Nooligan" Saulque, sculpted by Paul Harding.

Channeling the popular comic convention experience, DC Artists Alley brings unique, artistic viewpoints to the DCU through highly detailed, limited-edition designer vinyl figures that include prints featuring the original artwork the figure is based on. Due to the extraordinary excitement for DC Artists Alley, DC Collectibles is thrilled to bring our fans one additional figure per artist to the collection. It all arrives just in time for the holidays and as a bonus, each figure will come with a unique variant! This Nightwing figure combines the classic iconography of the character with a streetwear fashion sensibility, classic high-top shoes, a flashy jacket and a cool and charismatic pose. Limited to 3,000 pieces. Individually numbered. Figures measure 7.15" tall.

$40, in stores in December.

DC ESSENTIALS: SHAZAM! & BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK

The DC Essentials action figure line kicks off 2019 with a 2-pack featuring Shazam! and his arch-nemesis, Black Adam. These highly articulated figures can be arranged into numerous poses, allowing you to create the showdown you've always imagined. Measures approximately 7" tall.

$45, in stores in January.

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN BY JIRO KUWATA STATUE

Based on art by Jiro Kuwata, sculpted by Jonathan Matthews.

What happens when you combine the World's Greatest Detective with a Japanese master artist and storyteller? Jiro Kuwata's Batmanga, that's what! This statue -- based on Kuwata's design from the seminal 1960s manga series -- captures the essence of this reimagined version of the Dark Knight. Featuring a stylized cape, manga-style shading and Kuwata's take on the arsenal of gadgets, no Batman collection would be complete without it! Limited to 5,000 pieces and individually numbered. Figures measure 6.37" tall

$80, in stores in January.









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