PREVIEWS VOL. XV #5 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS VIDEO VAULT: ANIME BACKLIST SUMMER 2005 CATALOG More DVDs than ever before! The Video Vault: Anime Backlist catalog features hundreds of titles available for fans of every age and every interest. And most feature dual English/Japanese (w/English subtitles) audio tracks! It’s like finding the coolest video store on Earth… but without the crowds! FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #7 (JULY 2005) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from September 2005 through November 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #23 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel’s upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This July issue features items scheduled to ship in September 2005! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #7 (JULY 2005) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late June 2005 for items on sale in September 2005. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #7 (JULY 2005) Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, Adult Material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS SERENITY #1 (OF 3) JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (P), and LAURA MARTIN (c) On sale July 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This fall Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and scribe of Marvel’s Astonishing X-Men, makes his big-screen debut as writer/director with Serenity, the big-budget feature follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly—the story of a ship full of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. Now Whedon pens a three issue miniseries based on the film with Brett Matthews, whose previous credits include Spider-man specials with Daredevil and Wolverine, episodes of TV’s Firefly, an Angel miniseries, and the animated Chronicles of Riddick feature “Dark Fury. ” The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence. Artist Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin paint a rough and wild world of adventure across a strange and dangerous universe. Each issue of this series features three covers, one for each member of the Serenity crew, drawn by the biggest names in comics. Issue #1 features Mal by John Cassaday, Inara by J. G. Jones, and Jayne by Bryan Hitch. CONAN #18 KURT BUSIEK (W), FABIAN NICIEZA (W), JOHN SEVERIN (P), BRUCE TIMM (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and CARY NORD (Cover) FOR MATURE READERS On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Bruce Timm, the innovator whose work has changed the face of American animation as well as American comics, and John Severin, the legendary artist of EC’s Two-Fisted Tales, Image’s Desperados, and Vertigo’s Caper, team up to give fan-favorite Cary Nord a month off. Busiek and Timm join forces on a brief, sadistic little adventure involving a girl, a wizard, a monster, and Conan’s very morbid sense of humor. Busiek teams with sometimes writing partner Fabian Nicieza (Avengers/Thunderbolts) and the great John Severin to pick up a loose end from Conan #3, as Conan’s destiny is misinterpreted by a series of luckless warriors and shameless opportunists, leading to nothing but misery. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #7 MICHAEL CHABON (W), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER (C), and BRIAN BOLLAND (Cover) On sale July 13, FC, 80pg,, $8.95 This very special seventh issue of The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist features…no Escapist whatsoever! Instead, Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon takes over the entire issue with a sensational story introducing the mysterious Mr. Machine Gun, a character torn straight from the pages of Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Legendary duo Kavalier and Clay created scads of fascinating characters, and Mr. Machine Gun was one of the best. A former guinea pig of Nazi bioexperimentation, the WWII hero turned to a postwar career in politics. Now, dealing with an intensely personal tragedy, Senator “Ben Vanderslice” struggles to once more gain control over his murderous right hand! With Chabon aided by artist Eduardo Barreto (Batman, Aliens vs. Predator), you’ll swear that you’re reading the original Sunshine Comics edition—now an impossible find! Who is this classic character that inspired a runaway issue-length tale from a Pulitzer winner? Find out in this snub-nosed and smoking seventh installment of the popular quarterly anthology! THE INCREDIBLES TPB Adapted from a script by BRAD BIRD (W), RICARDO CURTIS (A), and RAMON PEREZ (A) On sale August 31, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 The city of Municiburg is protected by many superheroes, but its main champion is the ultra strong Mr. Incredible—who always works alone. But things go awry for Mr. Incredible and the rest of the supers when they are hit with a series of lawsuits brought by those they once saved. In an effort to defuse the situation, the government steps in and creates a program to relocate the supers and put them into hiding—in exchange for their promise never to use their powers again. Mr. Incredible is forced to resume the life of his secret identity—Bob Parr. But family life and the daily nine-to-five aren’t enough for Bob, who takes to sneaking out and doing “superhero work” in the evenings with his good friend Lucius, who used to be known as Frozone. These evening outings cause problems for Bob at home. But things take an unexpected turn when Bob is contacted by a mysterious woman named Mirage who wants to recruit Bob for some top-secret superhero work... KONG: KING OF SKULL ISLAND TPB JOE DEVITO (Created and illustrated) and BRAD STRICKLAND (W) On sale August 31, SC, 176pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11", $19.95 In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island’s barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called “Kong.” The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape’s death his body—and Carl Denham—disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father’s greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history’s greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film. This new novel acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join forces to make for an interactive visual-narrative storytelling experience unlike any other. SHADOW ROCK TPB JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (A), and JEREMY LOVE (A) On sale August 31, SC, 80pg, FC, 6" x 9", $9.95 After his mother’s death, young Timothy London moves from the big city to the small New England fishing town of Shadow Rock to live with his father. His new home is up the hill from a legendary haunted lighthouse where Timothy discovers the ghost of Kendahl Fog, a little boy who died under mysterious circumstances. Timothy and his new ghostly companion set out to explore the dark underbelly of Shadow Rock and the mystery of Kendahl’s death. Harrowing thrills and chills ensue in this classic boy’s adventure with a horror twist from Jeremy and Robert Love, the creators of FIERCE. EMILY THE STRANGE #1: THE BORING ISSUE COSMIC DEBRIS (W/A) On sale August 3, FC, 48pg, $7.95 For more than ten years, pop culture cultists have revered and adored a mysterious, brooding thirteen-year-old girl named Emily the Strange. Nobody knows much about the young girl with a porcelain face and huge eyes framed by black bangs, and her ever-present brood of black cats only adds to the intrigue—but that hasn’t stopped a generation of rabid fans from letting Emily put her spell upon them. Now, for the first time ever, Emily fans will be welcomed into her dark and, well, strange world—a place where kitty friends talk, the ghosts of famous weirdos come out to play, reality is never quite what it seems, and— above all—a place where anyone who’s ever been considered a little “strange” themselves will be made to feel right at home. Dark Horse Comics and the creative minds behind Cosmic Debris are thrilled to present the first-ever Emily comic books, published as deluxe single issues with all-new stories and art. Each issue of Emily comics will feature 48 pages of black, white, and red art (with the occasional outburst of full-color freakouts!), illustrating a wacky range of Emily stories. LITTLE LULU: LULU IN THE DOGHOUSE TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale August 10, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Little Lulu has been taking shots at the funnybones of comics fans for nearly fifty years— but you’ve got another think coming if you dare assume this means today’s readers won’t love her, too. As tough as she is tender-hearted, as smart as she is sassy, and as fair and generous as she is cantankerous, Lulu Moppet is a real one-of-a-kind. Now, for the first time ever, comics fans can read and relish every Little Lulu comic book story from the original, long-running Dell Comics series in Dark Horse Books’ handy paperback library series! Handy, affordable, and hilarious, these thick, fun-filled volumes are bursting with stories from every angle of Lulu’s world—from the far-flung fairy tales she dreams up to calm the quarrelsome tot, Alvin, to the silly slice-of-life adventures that end with impossible complexities and belly laughs for readers. ALSO AVAILABLE LITTLE LULU: LULU GOES SHOPPING TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (AUG040033) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: LULU TAKES A TRIP TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040024) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: MY DINNER WITH LULU TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: SUNDAY AFTERNOON TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $9.95 COMING JUNE 2005! ************************************************************************ LITTLE AND LARGE HC TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale August 17, HC, 40pg, FC, 8" x 8 1/2", $7.95 Here is another delightful book from writer/artist Tony Millionaire featuring two inter-connected stories that tie together for the happiest of endings. When Ann Louise’s grandfather crashes through the woods to cut down a tree for use in his workshop, he never stops to think about all the creatures making their home in it. Uncle Gabby then meets a spider displaced from his tree house and begins a quest to find him a new place to live. A weathervane? A dollhouse? A goose-wagon? Sadly, no, no and no! But what is Grandfather building from the lumber? With the release of his seventh book, Little and Large, Tony Millionaire again proves he is one of the best at telling simple, charming stories for children that delight with their clever endings. Follow Uncle Gabby as he tries to find a new home for his friend, the spider! ALSO AVAILABLE DARK HORSE DELUXE JOURNAL: TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages . . . $9.99 DARK HORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: TONY MILLIONAIRE 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag . . . $4.99 COLLECTED WORKS OF TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY TPB (VOLUMES 3-4) by Tony Millionaire SC, 88pg, b&w (OCT030033). . . $12.95 SOCK MONKEY TP by Tony Millionaire b&w, 96pg, SC (STAR11519) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY: A CHILDREN’S BOOK TP by Tony Millionaire b&w, SC, 6" x 9", 80pg (STAR14506) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 40pg, 8"x10", FC (STAR16473) . . . $14.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY STICKERS STICKER #1 (SOCK MONKEY 3 PANEL) FC (JUN010048) . . . $1.99 (each) STICKER #2 (SOCK MONKEY HEAD SHOT) FC (JUN010049) . . . $1.99 (each) STICKER #3 (SOCK MONKEY IN FLOWERS) FC (JUN010053) . . . $1.99 (each) STICKER #4 (SOCK MONKEY IN CHAIR) FC (JUN010054) . . . $1.99 (each) SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets (STAR13274) . . . $9.99 SOCK MONKEY: UNCLE GABBY HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 48pg, FC, 8" x 10" (FEB040024) . . . $14.95 THAT DARN YARN HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 40pgs, FC, 8" x 8 1/2" (JAN050063) . . . $7.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S DRINKY CROW PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box . . . $19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE SOCK MONKEY STATUE 8" tall, full-painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR17598) . . . $75.00 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S UNCLE GABBY PVC FIGURE 8" tall three piece PVC (STAR19380) . . . $24.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 ************************************************************************ BILLY THE KID’S OLD TIMEY ODDITIES #4 (OF 4) ERIC POWELL (W/C) and KYLE HOTZ (A) On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Thanks to the combined distraction of Billy’s entrapment and the explosive entry of yet another insane treasure hunter seeking the Golem’s heart, Sproule and his companions are able to escape from their bonds, but with the monstrous villagers mindlessly obeying Dr. Frankenstein’s every word, none of them can escape from the lab . . . at least, not without Billy’s help. But does Billy have the courage to overcome his greatest fears and free himself in time to save the others? Does he have the generosity of heart to risk his life for a group of people he has called “freaks?” Don’t miss the fourth issue of Billy The Kid’s Old Timey Oddities from Eisner Award-winning Goon-creator Eric Powell and fan-favorite horror artist, Kyle Hotz! THE GOON #13 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Goon’s got himself in deep this time. After his adventures in the dimension of the flesh-eating eye and his brutal battle with Dr. Alloy’s army of killer robots, the uptown police take the opportunity to kick Goon while he’s down and haul him off to Cade’s Island Penitentury to rot for the rest of his days. Now it’s up to Franky to plan a daring prison break and spring the Goon before he finds himself out-numbered on the wrong end of an all-out prison brawl with a load of old foes. HELLBOY: THE ISLAND #2 (OF 2) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Though it may cost him his life, Hellboy learns the secret history of the world, the origin of the Ogdru Jahad, and his own right hand. Celebrated writer/artist Mike Mignola concludes the biggest turning point in his Hellboy saga, establishing his character firmly in the weirdest traditions of authentic gothic horror. Award-winning creator Mike Mignola presents the long-awaited sequel to 2001’s The Third Wish, and the first Hellboy series since the character was pushed into the mainstream by 2004’s hit film. MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN #3 (OF 4) BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMENDER (P), HILARY BARTA (I), and ERIC POWELL (Alt. Cover) On sale July 13, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Award-winning artist of The Goon, Eric Powell, pops in for a portrait of Bruce Campbell to wrap around our bloodstained third chapter, in which Campbell’s dead wife returns as a robot who’s more in love with the cab driver hiding inside her husband’s brain than the man himself. Meanwhile in Gyspy Town, the cabbie’s ex-wife stages a mannequin wedding—this is comics as only the greatest madman of B-movies could conceive it. This issue features two covers, one by the regular team on the book and one by Eisner Award-winning creator Eric Powell! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #103: PITY (ONE-SHOT) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale July 13, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 This poignant episode, “Pity,” deals with the complex relationships of compassion, honor, and revenge in the vicious landscape of Hiroaki Samura’s modern, samurai-punk epic. Abayama, an older Ittö-ryü leader who has seen his share of death and violence, stumbles into a surprising predicament. After joining the surviving Ittö-ryü warriors on a quest for vengeance, a chance encounter leads him to a face-off with Makoto, the youngest Mugai-ryü conspirator and Abayama’s former assistant. Find out why this deep, frenetic series won Britain’s 2004 Eagle Award for Favourite Manga Comic! SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 7 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale August 10, SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 As Samurai Executioner continues moving into its own world of crime and punishment, honor and bushido, we are beginning to learn more about the characters and situations involved in Edo-era justice. We’re learning about Kubikiri Asa, the Shögun’s decapitator, and his stoic life. This man’s joyless existence is backed by stories of his past as a child, and how they reflect on his present life. But we also learn more about the peace officers of the era. In particular, there’s the character “Catcher Kasajirö,” the charming young man who uses a hooked rope and chained cudgel with such great skill. With these two characters, one with the guilt of many generations, and one bearing the naiveté of a young buck, comes an odd sort of tenderness to a world of pain and death. JAPAN BURONSON (W) and KENTARO MIURA (A) MATURE READERS On sale August 10, SC, 216pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 Yuka Katsuragi, a beautiful TV news reporter, has attracted the affections of a Yakuza thug, Katsuji Yashima, who travels with his brother all the way to Spain to find her, only to have his affections rebuffed by Yuka. A terrible earthquake hits, and Katsuji, his brother, and Yuka, along with four high-schoolers in Spain on a field trip, all fall deep underground. While trapped below the surface, they encounter a mysterious old woman who reveals to them prophecies that the wealthy nation of Japan will meet the same demise as the once-prosperous city of Carthage. Katsuji and the others insult the old woman, who then sends them to see the world of the future with their own eyes, a future of desolation and death... NOTE: Japan comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ cover advisory. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #54 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) On sale July 27, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Sunao joins the fray in a Seraphic Feather space showdown! Will the shy psychic’s mental abilities and shaky shooting skills be enough to help rescue Kei? The penulimate episode of Club 9 finds Haruo Hattori tying up loose ends in Tokyo and yearning for the life she left behind in rural Akita. Makoto Kobayashi’s What’s Michael? comic masterpiece explores themes of cat cohabitation, amusement parks, peanuts, and fame. A new, frenzied battle begins in Cannon God Exaxxion, as the Exaxxion home base is infiltrated for the first time by Riofaldian forces! In Shadow Star, Shiina is alone, unarmed, and hunted by Satomi’s malicious Shadow Dragon! TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 6: THE GUNSLINGER TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale August 3, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 A lot of the Gung-Ho Guns have fallen victim to defeat and therefore death, but not by the bullets of the reluctant hero, Vash the Stampede. But even if the “Guns” seem to be dwindling, that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of violent freaks tearing up the planet. In Gunslinger Vash is running into all sorts of weirdos with guns. All the while, Knives and his crew have something mysterious going on behind the scenes, and it doesn’t look good for Vash and the people he lives to protect. VAMPIRE HUNTER D: RAISER OF GALES VOLUME 2 NOVEL HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO painted cover and eight black- and-white interior illustrations On sale August 17, b&w novel, 300pg, 5" x 7", $8.95 The adventures of Vampire Hunter D continue! Vampires: murderous creatures in the shape of humans, they stalk the night feeding on the blood of innocents. Seemingly immortal, they can be destroyed only by the use of a stake through the heart, severing of their heads, or exposure to sunlight. By the year 12, 090 A.D. vampires have ruled the Earth for almost 300 years, and it is only these weaknesses that have kept these foul monsters from totally overrunning the world. But what happens when those rules no longer apply? The village of Tsepesh sits in the eternal shadow of an abandoned castle, a onetime stronghold of the Nobility, the vampire lords who rule the devastated wasteland of the future. Ten years ago four children disappeared while playing near the castle, only to mysteriously reappear a month later. Now vampires have begun to hunt in the daylight. Are the two events connected? The villagers turn to the vampire hunter known only as D, but as he follows the children, now adults, the answers he finds may be more terrifying than anything he could ever imagine. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #35: “A MODEL OFFICER” (ONE-SHOT) JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C) On sale July 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 All-Darth Vader Issue! Information obtained from a prisoner captured on Jabiim has set Darth Vader on the trail of the Rebel Fleet. No Alliance defense can divert Vader from his target, and if he is successful it will mean the destruction of the fleet and the end of the Rebellion. But there is one small hope for the Rebels, and it all comes down to one man pursuing his duties with an unshakable zeal, and remaining a “model officer” to the end… Ironman writer John Jackson Miller joins the Star Wars team with this one-shot story of duty, honor, and betrayal within the Empire. STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #79: “INTO THE UNKNOWN” PART 2 (OF 2) WELLES HARTLEY (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (P), CHRISTOPHER CHUCKRY (C), and JOHN GALLAGHER (Cover) On sale July 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The galaxy has changed for the Jedi, their Order has been dealt a crippling blow. Now the dark times have begun, and individual Jedi are left to decide whether they will stay true to the duty they took on during the Clone Wars, cast themselves to the will of the Force, or abandon their beliefs altogether. None of the decisions is easy, and all of them are fraught with peril! Republic embarks on the first step into the “dark times” after Revenge of the Sith! STAR WARS RELISTS STAR WARS: EPISODE III—REVENGE OF THE SITH TPB by Miles Lane (W), Doug Wheatley (A), and Tsuneo Sanda (Cover) The official comics adaptation of the most anticipated of the Star Wars films! The action of the Clone Wars comes to a dramatic conclusion, and events are put in place for A New Hope. Battles rage in space, armies clash on alien worlds, heroes become martyrs, and friends become enemies—all leading up to the biggest, longest, and most incredible lightsaber duel in Star Wars history! SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I—THE PHANTOM MENACE TPB by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ADVENTURES TPB by various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES TPB Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing SC, 144pg, FC (STAR15667) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: VISIONARIES TPB by Iain Mccaig (W/A), Warren Fu (W/A), Derek Thompson (W/A), and more They’ve been responsible for some of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring visuals ever put to film, and now the concept artists behind the Star Wars prequels are bringing their considerable talents to comics. The wildly gifted minds of the Lucasfilm art department and visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic come together to tell their own Star Wars tales in this compilation of short stories. SC w/end flaps, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL—FROM THE PAGES OF DARK HORSE COMICS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY TPB by Dave Dorman (A), Hugh Fleming (A), Cam Kennedy (A), Tsuneo Sanda (A), Terese Nielsen (A), Kia Asamiya (A), Jon Foster (A), Kilian Plunkett (A), and more From 1992 to 1999, Dark Horse Comics was virtually the only source of new Star Wars visual art. Even after the release of the new films, the talented artists at Dark Horse have continued to expand the depth and breadth of the Star Wars galaxy. This book presents an amazing selection of covers and interior images from over a decade of Dark Horse’s comics and graphic novels. SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 STAR WARS: THE COMICS COMPANION TPB by Ryder Windham (W), daniel wallace (W), and Tsuneo Sanda (A) Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped. Coming July 2005! SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 ************************************************************************ BETTIE PAGE T-SHIRTS On sale June 22 A bevy of new Betties! We’re introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style. BETTIE IN ORANGE Scoop neck/half sleeves/Black/Adult S-XL, $24.99 BETTIE IN BATHING SUIT Scoop neck/half sleeves/Pink/Adult S-XL, $24.99 ************************************************************************ TATTOO/PIERCING PORTFOLIO FOR MATURE READERS On sale June 5, six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" full-color prints, plus six black-and-white sketch plates, $19.99 Spanish grand master fantasy artist Luis Royo presents a sexy new portfolio collection of illustrations, each suitable for framing. Luis Royo has claimed a place as one of today’s most accomplished painters of science fiction and fantasy themes. He features beautiful women, placed in imaginative and atmospheric settings, adorned with fantastic tattoos and body ornamentation. This package consists of six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" oversized full-color plates featuring Royo’s sexiest women, plus six black & white sketch plates. It is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation. LITTLE LULU AND TUBBY SOFT VINYL FIGURES On sale August 10 With the popularity of Dark Horse’s release of the complete library of classic Little Lulu comics, we are happy to offer Little Lulu and her sidekick Tubby as 8" vinyl figures. From her first appearance in The Saturday Evening Post in the 1930s as a single panel gag strip, Little Lulu has gone on to become a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Tubby was alternately Little Lulu’s closest companion and biggest nemesis—forever getting into mischief and hatching schemes. Tubby and his club, the Junior Paratroopers often found themselves matching wits with Lulu, with often disastrous results. Whether you purchase one, or both, Lulu and Tubby will be your cute companions! LITTLE LULU (8" Tall) Vinyl Figure $17.99 TUBBY (8" Tall) Vinyl Figure $17.99 ALSO AVAILABLE UNCLE GABBY VINYL FIGURE Stands 6" high and comes with removable hat and brain! STAR19380 $24.99 USAGI YOJIMBO VINYL FIGURE Stands 9" tall STAR19500 $24.99 MIGHTY MOUSE VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall MAR040069 $17.99 ************************************************************************ KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS DARTH VADER #2 PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale September 7, 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $99.99 A new release in our import program of the award-winning large vinyl Star Wars figures! This figure incorporates a new pose for Darth Vader, stopped in battle, lightsaber behind him, as he summons the power of the dark side to assist in his evil ways. With fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail Kotobukiya has succeeded in bringing Darth Vader to life once again. KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS STORMTROOPER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LUKE SKYWALKER HEAD PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale August 3, 11" tall, vinyl figure, with interchangeable head, packaged in window box, $99.99 They are the Emperor’s frontline in maintaining control of a galaxy torn by Rebellion. Trained from birth in the ways of combat, they are the shock troops, intimidators, and cannon fodder of the Empire. Where this Stormtrooper differs is in the unique feature of an interchangeable Luke Skywalker head. You can re-live the famous Episode IV scene where Luke and Han Solo rescue Princess Leia, disguised as the Empire’s soldiers. Now you can own this ubiquitous symbol of Imperial authority in the form of a one-seventh scale pre-painted model kit. So easy to assemble, you can have him guarding your display shelves or desk in minutes. So impressive and life like, he’ll be a source of pride for years to come. KOTOBUKIYA PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT RELISTS SAND TROOPER (ORANGE) Figure stands 11" FEB050055 $99.99 CHEWBACCA Figure stands 15" JAN050111 $99.99 YODA Figure stands 5" DEC040063 $44.99 HAN SOLO Figure stands 13" SEP040120 $99.99 DARTH VADER Figure stands 12.6" SEP030065 $99.99 CLONE TROOPER Figure stands 12.8" OCT030055 $94.99 JANGO FETT Figure stands 11.4" NOV030075 $99.99 OBI-WAN Figure stands 11" DEC030026 $94.99 ANAKIN SKYWALKER Figure stands 9.8" FEB040060 $94.99 DARTH MAUL Figure stands 13" FEB040061 $99.99 BOBA FETT Figure stands 13" JUL040115 $99.99 ************************************************************************ GACHA! New this Month: PEEK-A-POOH SERIES 3 FIGURES PEEK-A-POOH SERIES 3 FIGURES THE INCREDIBLES FIGURES ROBOT FIGURES SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS SERIES 3 Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! GACHA! AVAILABLE NOW! FIGURES BASED ON COMIC BOOK HEROES ARE HERE! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS SPIDER-MAN FIGURES To see images for all available sets, go to retailers.darkhorse.com ************************************************************************ THE MATRIX: NEO AND TRINITY STATUES On sale September 30 Gentle Giant Studios continues to set a new standard for realism in sculpted collectibles. This new series, distributed by Dark Horse, features full-figure treatments of key characters from The Matrix. It is only fitting that the initial release be the main characters Neo and Trinity. First up is the full-size Neo statue. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves, this sculpture is based upon actual three-dimensional scans of the actor himself. The statue, which creates the illusion of Neo suspended in midair, is 15" tall (Neo’s body is 12") will be packaged in deluxe special packaging, and will be a handpainted individually numbered, limited edition. Joining Neo will be none other than the dangerous and beautiful Trinity. Portrayed in the films by Carrie-Anne Moss, she is as close to reality as is possible in a sculpture. Based on actual three-dimensional computer scanning, the realism extends even to details like her elaborately tricked-out motorcycle. This stunning piece is the finest Matrix collectible yet produced! Exact edition sizes have not been finally determined by Gentle Giant as of press time. NEO STATUE—15" tall on base, fully painted, numbered and limited, $150.00 TRINITY STATUE—10" high, 14" long, fully painted, numbered and limited, $275.00 BETTIE PAGE RELISTS BETTIE PAGE MINI-BUST NEW! JAN050091 $45.00 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET STAR12265 1-56971-654-4 $19.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCHBOX: OCEAN STAR10342 1-56971-711-7 $14.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET: OCEAN STAR13136 1-56971-710-9 $9.99 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE: PHOTO STAR13250 1-56971-653-6 $14.99 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE: CLEOPATRA NOV030077 $14.99 BETTIE STICKER PACK: CLASSIC AUG020053 1-56971-885-7 $6.99 BETTIE STICKER PACK: AMUSEMENT AUG020054 1-56971-886-5 $6.99 Bettie Page Poker Set JUL040061 $74.99 BETTIE PAGE PLAYING CARDS JUL040062 1-59617-044-1 $4.99 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY NIGHT STATIONERY DEC030071 1-59307-136-1 $4.99 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY DAY STATIONERY DEC030070 1-59307-137-X $4.99 OLIVIA/ BETTIE PAGE JOURNAL JAN040110 1-59307-138-8 $9.99 OLIVIA/BETTIE COASTER SET NEW PRICE! DEC030072 1-59307-139-6 $9.99 ************************************************************************ STOCK UP ON THESE JOSS WHEDON-RELATED TITLES! ANGEL VOLUME 1: THE HOLLOWER TPB by Christopher Golden, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea Following an encounter with a figure from his past, Angel must now face a horror that he had thought long destroyed: the Hollower, the only natural predator of the vampire. This hideous abomination, however, could hold the key to Angel's salvation…or his destruction! And you can bet that if Angel's in danger, a certain Slayer named Buffy's not about to sit on the sidelines!SC, 88pg, SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR11155) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 2: SURROGATES TPB By Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens Angel is in deep trouble as he tries to solve a case involving a demonic fertility clinic. Just why are mothers being murdered and husbands turned into zombie-like guards? With the help of his sidekicks, Cordelia and Doyle, Angel is hot on the trail of the woman who may be responsible for the homicidal mayhem SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR12438) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 3: EARTHLY POSSESSIONS TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens While attempting to drive a demon out of a possessed lawyer, Angel is given a well-timed hand by Father Noe, an excommunicated priest. Noe seems to be an expert at driving out demons, he's known as "The Exorcist to the Stars." But Angel has reason to believe there's a darker reason for the Father's success. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR13132) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 4: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Eric Powell The largest book of Angel stories yet, this volume completes the collection of Angel Volume 1, featuring stores set in the first season of the hit television series. It sees the evolution of the team of vampire hunters from the very beginning, through the death of sidekick Doyle. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC (STAR15385) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 5: HUNTING GROUND TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Brian Horton, and Paul Lee There's a killer tossing dead bodies out of L.A. sewers like hot potatoes, and all the evidence points Detective Kate Lockley towards one man: a certain vampire named Angel. But Angel knows there are a lot more monsters in L.A -- he just doesn't know which one's trying to set him up SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR14115) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 6: AUTUMNAL TPB by Christoper Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens Angel searches an abandoned amusement park to rescue a little girl from a vicious gang of kidnappers. But the kidnappers aren't the only things Angel must contend with—he, the girl, and the thugs have to fight their way past an army of demonic rats! SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR16170) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 7: LONG NIGHT’S JOURNEY TPB by Brett Matthews, Joss Whedon, Mel Rubi, and Chris Dreier Angel searches for a kidnapped child and stumbles upon a force of unspeakable evil and unimaginable power. It seems some insidious character has an old bone to pick with L.A.'s resident vampire detective. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC (STAR16170) . . . $12.95 THE FOLLOWING BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER COLLECTIONS ARE ARRANGED IN ORDER BY TELEVISION SEASON. Season One and Before BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SLAYER, INTERRUPTED TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, and Paul Lee Buffy Summers has burned down the school gym, run off to Vegas, and filled her diary with tales of vampires and demons—her parents see no other choice than to have her committed to a mental institution. During her stay, Buffy finds that she likes not having to slay vampires and demons night after night. But there’s something sinister going on, some of the doctors may not be what they appear. SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030017) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: VIVA LAS BUFFY TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards It’s 1996, and Buffy Summers has just accepted her role as the Vampire Slayer. After the destruction of her high school, she flees to Las Vegas to sort out her life, but there’s more than Wayne Newton and hookers in the city of sin. A twisted coven den of vampires has big plans for the strip. And there’s a tall, dark, and handsome stranger keeping an eye on her during those dangerous nights in Vegas. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19019) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS TPB by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, and others Now for the first time, the writers from the television series, including the show’s creator, Joss Whedon, and one of its stars, Amber “Tara” Benson, present the tales of past slayers, with the help of comics’ greatest artists. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TPB by Christopher Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: A STAKE TO THE HEART TPB by Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, Brian Horton, and Will Conrad Buffy Summers has faced vampires, demons, and monsters, but now she must face there scariest thing of all: the divorce of her parents. No vampire is safe as the tortured young Slayer takes her anger and frustrations to the streets of L.A., all the while being closely watched by the mysterious vampire with a soul, known as Angel. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC030040) . . . $12.95 Season Two BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE TPB by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook From the writer of the television series and the most talked about artist on the comics’ series comes an intricate and explosive graphic novel. Set in season two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 Season Three BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ TPB by Dan Brereton and Rick Ketcham Who are the mysterious sisters who have come to Sunnydale, and what are those nasty beasts that they have brought with them? It's Buffy's job as the slayer to find out, and do it but good! SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TPB by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea Follow Buffy as she battles ice imps, Puritans, hellhounds, and even a demon for good measure! SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TPB by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, and others “Food Chain” presents such landmarks in Buffy’s comics history as T.V. scribe Doug Petrie’s first comics story and the unforgettable “Double Cross,” Petrie’s epilogue to Buffy’s third season, dealing with the night Angel left Sunnydale once and for all. SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13996) . . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TPB by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham Buffy the next runway supermodel? Believe it! Buffy pursues a potential modeling career only to learn that beauty isn't just skin deep. SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TPB by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel As Sunnydale becomes an increasingly hazardous place to re-kill the undead, the ante is upped as Buffy must again confront her old enemy Selke. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TPB by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Includes the short story “Killing Time” by Buffy TV writer Doug Petrie! SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED TPB By Jane Espenson, Cliff Richards, and Julio Ferreira A sinister presence stirs among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of Sunnydale's former Mayor has a bone to pick with Buffy. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking, poltergeist stalking her. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16434) . . . $12.95 Season Four BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TPB by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel The gang is off to college and Buffy's whole world is changing. How much education does a girl who's destined to kill monsters her whole life really need? To quell her confusion, Buffy throws herself into Slaying with wild abandon and disastrous results. SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13030) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ TPB by Christopher Golden and Logan Lubera Christopher Golden takes Oz across the world to a secret monastery to find inner peace. But when he gets there, he finds that many of the monks have been kidnapped by a race of demons. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15561) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TPB by Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy is being stalked by a creature intent on killing her so that it can bring about the end of the world. So, what else is new? The only person who can save her is a Slayer who should have died long ago. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR14936) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Cliff Richards A huntress is stalking demons in L.A. Normally this would be a good thing, except she's leaving survivors and telling them Angel sent her. Now Angel has an army of demons on his tail, hell-bent on revenge. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR14727) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OUT OF THE WOODWORK TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel In the midst of its hottest summer, the town of Sunnydale faces the worst infestation of insects anyone has ever seen. Innocent people have begun to transform into giant, demonic insects. Buffy and her friends have to find a way to stop the supernatural force that's got everyone buzzing, literally. SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15560) . . . $12.95 Season Five BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FALSE MEMORIES TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy and the gang all have memories connected to Dawn, and only Buffy and Giles know they're not real. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions as to how Dawn came into Buffy's life, and where these memories come from. Now, Dawn has vanished without a trace, and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15880) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UGLY LITTLE MONSTERS TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy’s mom is dead, the emotions of Buffy and her friends are running high, and causing lots of little problems. With everybody preoccupied with grief, anger, and guilt the fight against the forces of darkness doesn’t seem all that crucial somehow. Somebody should have told that to the swarm of angry, deformed, green demon-children that are tearing apart Buffy’s house and trying to chew off her face. SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16175) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DEATH OF BUFFY TPB by Fabian Nicieza, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, and Cliff Richards Buffy is dead. Her friends are trying to get on with their lives. Between them, there is enough anger, frustration, loss, guilt, and tragedy to resurrect an ancient demon. A lovelorn demon has been set free into our dimension, and its food is the grief of Buffy’s nearest and dearest. SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16719) . . . $15.95 Season Six BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CREATURES OF HABIT TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Paul Lee, and Brian Horton You're invited to the sickest party in Sunnydale. DJs will be mixing up somebody- moving grooves, smart drinks will be available at the bar, and we'll be giving up a virgin sacrifice for the blood goddess. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15680) . . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: NOTE FROM THE UNDERGROUND TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, and Will Conrad Buffy is missing. No, make that Sunnydale that’s missing. The entire town is evacuated, and things look so bad that Angel hauls Faith out of jail to help him investigate. SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18103) . . . $12.95 Buffy-verse Related TALES OF THE VAMPIRES TPB by Joss Whedon, Ben Edlund, Jane Espenson , Brett Matthews, Drew Goddard, Tim Sale, Scott Morse, and Mike Mignola The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040037) . . . $15.95 FRAY TPB by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline, and Andy Owens Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime-lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future, but learns she has a great destiny. Joss Whedon, the celebrated creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings his vision to the future in this unique tale. Whedon spins a complex tale of a skilled thief coming of age without the help of friends or family, guided only by a demonic Watcher. SC, 216pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20164) . . . $19.95 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Batman ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning! All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes. Orphaned, Dick Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to — no one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat! Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee & Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%). On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH OVERSIZED HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long “Hush” — an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime — reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue’s Gallery and introducing his newest foe! This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team! Advance-solicited; on sale September 7 • Oversized, slipcased hardcover • 372 pg, FC, $49.99 US BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Miller & Klaus Janson Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1, this collection presents the landmark 4-issue miniseries by Frank Miller that redefined Batman for a new generation! On sale July 27 • 224 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES TP Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Miller & Lynn Varley Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1, this collection includes the complete 3-part sequel to Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, plus sketches and more! On sale July 27 • 256 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1, this collection presents the landmark miniseries with introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, reproductions of original pencils, promotional and unseen art, script pages and much more! On sale July 27 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST BATMAN #642 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Chris Marrinan & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Jock The Mad Hatter’s implant is driving Killer Croc…well, mad! Can Batman save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave? And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial retribution? On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #5 & 6 Written by Steve Englehart Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin The classic BATMAN creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5, Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend, Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated — and her new beau is the Batman! And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage: Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and prevent the Joker from winning the election? Issue #5 on sale July 6; issue #6 on sale July 27 • 5 and 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #808 Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham Part 8 of the 12-part “City of Crime!” Paranoia and distrust. Certain death. That’s what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of “The Beast Beneath” by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos! On sale July 20 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #66 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Andy Kuhn Cover by Amanda Conner In search of her mother’s identity, Cassandra hits the open road! But a quick rest stop leads to a furious, super-powered throwdown, as Batgirl comes face-to-face with the leather-clad Verraco — the Road Hog! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #67 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Cliff Chiang Batman’s battle with Hush for the life of Poison Ivy may be over, but a surprising ramification to Bruce Wayne’s life may publicly compromise his secret identity! You must witness the shock ending to believe it! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #4 Written by Paul Jenkins Art and cover by Sean Phillips It’s the other side of the coin, as artist Sean Phillips takes over the intriguing 6-issue miniseries! After being beaten and left for dead, Batman pieces together Two-Face’s mad plan to poison the inhabitants of Gotham City and liberate their “Mr. Hyde” personalities once and for all! But can Batman save Gotham when he’s one of the infected? On sale July 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #45 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes The explosive new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O, AQUAMAN), artist Pete Woods (ROBIN) and cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN) continues to turn Selina Kyle’s world upside-down! Catwoman’s unleashed something deadly into the environment — something so horrible that S.T.A.R. Labs was keeping it under heavy guard. But Catwoman was expecting anthrax, not one of her deadliest foes! Plus, catch a first glimpse of Selina’s snazzy new apartment! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #193 Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher Part 2 of the 5-part “Snow,” by Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher! Even Batman can’t be everywhere, so he’s recruited a strikeforce of experts with their own disciplines. But will their expertise be enough against the obsessed Mr. Freeze? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #110 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Dick Grayson hasn’t been in Blüdhaven since everything in his life fell apart. Now, he must return to ensure the city’s inner evil hasn’t taken over. But now that Blüdhaven is Robin’s stomping grounds, the Boy Wonder isn’t sure he can trust anyone — including Nightwing! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #32 Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips Introducing new series penciller Kano (ACTION COMICS)! Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham belonging to…Robin? That means one thing: Batman’s going to get involved! On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #140 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Tim Drake’s shadowy benefactor, The Veteran, invites Tim to join his government-sponsored Black Ops team. Will Robin leave Batman’s side to join a very different — and very legal — crew? The answer may surprise you! Meanwhile, a face from Robin’s past continues to hunt him down… On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE TP Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106! Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter! On sale July 27 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATGIRL: YEAR ONE TP Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE, a collection presenting a look into the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl! This volume features the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered Barbara Gordon’s transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine. On sale July 27 • 224 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Relist YEAR ONE: BATMAN/RA’S AL GHUL #2 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Gulacy Writer Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN) conclude the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries delving into the legacy of one of Batman’s greatest foes! Ra’s al Ghul may be dead, but he has set something in motion that from people from dying, and what started in Gotham City is spreading across the globe. Batman must figure out how to undo what the death of Ra's has started, even when the clues start pointing to a plan to return him to life! On sale July 27 • Prestige Format • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Superman SUPERMAN/BATMAN #21 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vine Part 2 of the 6-part “With a Vengeance,” by the fan-favorite team of writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Are Superman and Batman guilty of murder? The Maximums certainly think so — and where they come from, it's an eye for an eye! The battle of the century continues as The World's Finest duo take on the super squad of avenging heroes — to the death! Join Superman/Batman's original creative team supreme for what’s certain to be the most talked-about event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP Written by Greg Rucka and Geoff Johns Art by Matthew Clark, Rags Morales, Michael Bair and others Cover by Ian Churchill Collecting ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633-638, plus the lead story from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004! As Lois recovers from her Mid-east ordeal, Superman gets a visit from Mr. Mxyzptlk and receives harsh words from Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS! On sale July 6 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson and various Cover by Gene Ha Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP, this volume collects the two backup stories from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626, plus issues #627-632 and Secret Files Profile Pages. Superman is challenged when a powerful Replikon arrives for a fight! On sale July 6 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist SUPERMAN #219 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes Part 1 of the 4-part “Sacrifice,” arcing through all the Superman books and WONDER WOMAN #219 and featuring the return of Superman’s deadliest enemies! Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel’s secrets, and he's putting that knowledge to use in a lethal fashion. Is Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ACTION COMICS #829 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Byrne In Part 2 of the 4-part “Sacrifice,” Superman battles Darkseid in a fight for his life! And the Man of Steel is even pitted against his allies in the JLA as he struggles to defeat his foe and keep his loved ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain behind it all? On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl Part 3 of the 4-part “Sacrifice,” arcing through all the July-shipping Superman titles and WONDER WOMAN #219! As Darkseid and Granny Goodness amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner? On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US WONDER WOMAN #219 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by J.G. Jones The 4-part “Sacrifice” leaps from the Superman titles to its stunning conclusion in WONDER WOMAN, as the Man of Steel turns his attention toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder Woman deadset against Superman’s plan to even the score, the two heroes collide in an event that will send shock waves throughout the DCU! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Don’t miss this gorgeously illustrated hardcover volume collecting the conclusion of the stellar storyline by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN) from SUPERMAN #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace — including the love of his life, Lois Lane — only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down! This volume also features an afterword and new cover by Jim Lee. Advance-solicited; on sale August 10 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #5 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Lee Bermejo The startling conclusion of the 5-part miniseries! With all the pieces in place, Luthor sets his plan in motion to rid the Earth of the alien menace known as Superman. But what role does a loser like the Toyman play in the grand scheme of things? And if his plan fails, can Luthor rely on the one thing that’s kept him going: hope? On sale July 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC, this dust-jacketed volume collects SUPERMAN #204-208, plus sketchbook material and a cover by Lee! How does the Man of Steel contend with a cataclysmic event that leaves half of Earth’s population gone without a trace? On sale July 6 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist DC Universe AQUAMAN #32 Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with all the power, resources and legal protection of a mutinational corporation behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegoans to Atlantis — but they may wish they’d never come! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #84 Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo & Kevin Conrad The mission to Singapore blows up as a Bird’s health breaks down! Back home, the Huntress becomes the hunted as she and her new allies find themselves in the crosshairs! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #5 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Nekros Cover by Byrne Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood, who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BREACH #7 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin It’s the fallout from the Rifter incursion into New York State, and things aren’t looking good for Breach! To make things worse, he has to save one of the people he can trust the least! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DAY OF VENGEANCE #4 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS is rocked by the awesome might of some of the DCU’s most powerful beings! If the combined power of Shazam and the Shadowpact isn’t enough to take down the Spectre, what will be? Does Detective Chimp have the answer? On sale July 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2 Written by Phil Jimenez Art by José Luis García-López & George Pérez Cover by Jimenez & Pérez The 4-part miniseries by Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLD, WONDER WOMAN), José Luis García-López (ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION) & George Pérez (NEW TEEN TITANS, WONDER WOMAN) continues! A cosmic commute to an otherworldly battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There’s just one problem: She’s not the Donna they remember! On sale July 6 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DOOM PATROL #14 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Terry Austin Cover by Byrne Reuniting the classic art team of Byrne & Austin! Robotman’s attempts to alter his past have backfired, sending him through alternate realities where he encounters various Doom Patrols, a younger version of the JLA, and the evil Monsieur. Mallah and the Brain! Can Elasti-Girl save him? On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FIRESTORM #15 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley “Secret Origins,” Part 1 of 2! Firestorm’s settling into his new life and job at S.T.A.R. Labs Detroit when a new villain crashes into town seeking revenge: The Pionic Man! What strange link does this new menace have to Firestorm, and can our hero defeat a man made of the primal forces of the universe? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN ARROW #52 Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the 4-part “Heading into the Light,” spinning out of the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Green Arrow faces off against an old villain who’s suddenly become much more deadly. His name is Doctor Light, and he wants revenge on the heroes who violated his mind! Guest-starring Black Lightning and the JLA! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #224 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Do not miss the unbelievable penultimate chapter of the 6-part “Rogue War,” guest-starring Jay Garrick and Kid Flash! The Flash is torn through time as the War takes an unexpected twist, and Wally relives his life through Zoom’s twisted eyes. Plus, the Rogues are approached by a new ally. On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter & Livesay Cover by Michael Turner A thrilling new volume collecting THE FLASH #207-211 and #213-217! The Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision from Barry Allen’s past is revealed, leading Wally to make some difficult choices of his own. On sale July 20 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN TP Written by Mark Waid Art by Cover by Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN; this volume collects the now-classic story from THE FLASH #73-74 of Barry Allen’s miraculous return! Guest-starring Jay Garrick, Johhny Quick, and Max Mercury! On sale July 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST GREEN LANTERN #3 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino The unbelievable conclusion of the 3-part “No Fear,” by writer Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) and artists Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, ARROWSMITH)! There’s a new Manhunter in town, claiming sector 2814 is under his jurisdiction. But when Green Lantern discovers the true nature of the android’s mission, it’s up to Hal Jordan to shut it down! Plus, Black Hand is back in action — and he’s out for revenge! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HAWKMAN #42 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose In the wake of Hawkman’s murder, St. Roch is overrun by crime — and Hawkgirl is unaware of how close she is to death at the hands of the newly resurrected Pilgrim! Plus, Golden Eagle makes a fateful decision about his future. On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE HUMAN RACE #5 Written by Ben Raab Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano Ulysses has an old girlfriend, and Nymph doesn’t like her one bit…with good reason! Meanwhile, Paracelsus has more to throw at Delta Chi Delta. On sale July 20 • 5 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA #116 Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer Part 2 of the 5-part “Crisis of Conscience,” by Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA) & Allan Heinberg (The O.C.) with art by Chris Batista (LEGION) & Mark Farmer (JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NAIL) and cover by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) & Farmer! Armed with the memories of what once was, the Secret Society of Super-Villains is back and out for blood — literally — as they battle the JLA with the blackest of magic. The confrontation rocks the JLA to their very core, turning friends into foes and further splintering the once-great team! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA CLASSIFIED #10 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Butch Guice Cover by Michael Stribling Kicking off the 6-part “New Maps of Hell,” written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) with art by Butch Guice (Ruse, OLYMPUS)! In Metropolis, Lois Lane and Clark Kent investigate a rash of suicides at LexCorp, while Batman tracks an assassin with a deadly weapon in Gotham City. And on Themyscira, Wonder Woman is playing host to newly arrived academics, when a massive explosion hits,destroying the tranquility of Paradise Island. These three seemingly unrelated events tie together in ways that must be seen to be believed! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA/CYBERFORCE Written by Joe Kelly Art by Doug Mahnke & Norm Rapmund Cover by Marc Silvestri An unprecedented Special bringing together two of the most powerful teams in comics, written by Joe Kelly (JLA, ACTION COMICS) with art by Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Norm Rapmund and a cover by Marc Silvestri (Uncanny X-Men)! When Cyber-Zombies invade Budapest, the JLA and Cyberforce teams arrive to answer the call for help. Now these two very different teams must work together toward a common goal: preventing the now-evil Ripclaw and his Cyber-Zombies from obtaining Godtech — an organic material that could make the Cyberforce immortal or even give life to the dead! But what happens when a member of the JLA falls in battle? Which group will get to the Godtech first — and will they use its unearthly powers for the ultimate good…or the ultimate evil? Co-published with Top Cow. On sale July 6 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US JSA #75 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Leonard Kirk & Keith Champagne Cover by Alex Ross The unbelievable, extra-sized conclusion of the 3-part “Black Vengeance,” tying into DAY OF VENGEANCE and acting as a follow-up to last year’s “Black Reign!” The Spectre’s true target is revealed as he faces off against the power of the Thunderbolt and the might of the JSA. But vengeance will be had, and it may tear apart the JSA! Plus, Black Adam reaffirms his ties to a different Society. On sale July 6 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti Covers by Conner & Palmiotti and Adam Hughes Spinning from the events of July’s JSA #75, a highly anticipated new JSA series debuts with a story written by Geoff Johns (JSA, TEEN TITANS) with art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (TWO-STEP) that spotlights everyone's favorite female juggernaut: Power Girl! Readers have long wondered about Power Girl’s origins. Is she a wizard’s lost granddaughter? A refugee from the future? An orphan of Krypton? Now learn the unexpected answers in an adventure that acts as a prelude to this fall’s massive crossover event that will affect the JSA for years to come! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (50%) and Adam Hughes (50%). On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Stephen Wacker KINETIC TP Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Warren Pleece Cover by Tomer Hanuka Collecting the complete 8-issue DC FOCUS series! Sickly high-school student Tom Morrell’s only escape is the exploits of comic-book hero Kinetic. But Tom’s got powers of his own that will change his life — assuming they manifest before Tom decides his life isn’t worth living! On sale July 27 • 192 pg, FC, $9.99 US MANHUNTER #12 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz With the help of a guest who cuts to the chase, Manhunter learns far more about the legacy of her name than it’s safe to know. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Art Thibert Cover by Kitson The war that will transform the galaxy begins — inside Legion headquarters! When one Legionnaire quits the team, it strips away the last bit of civility between Cosmic Boy and Brainiac 5, violently splitting the team in two! On sale July 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE OMAC PROJECT #4 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Ladrönn The events of “Sacrifice,” rocking July’s WONDER WOMAN #219 and all three SUPERMAN titles, force an endgame in THE OMAC PROJECT, one of four great miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Checkmate turns against itself as titans clash in the heavens — and Brother Eye breaks free! On sale July 27 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #26 Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Will Conrad & Sean Parsons Cover by Kevin Nowlan Guest writer Peter Tomasi (THE Light Brigade) joins artists Will Conrad & Sean Parsons for Part 1 of the 2-part “Tick Tock” that reunites Batman with Black Lightning, Katana and Metamorpho! Old and new members team up as Arsenal helps one of the original Outsiders atone for a mistake made long ago. On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR #3 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos The War escalates in this miniseries springing out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! As the universe continues to feel the deadly effects of the war between worlds, the battle takes a decidedly personal turn that may turn hero against hero. Plus, an ancient evil begins to take advantage of a universe torn asunder. On sale July 13 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US PLASTIC MAN #17 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Part 3 of a 2-part story! No, really — we just had to stretch the story! Edwina’s super-powered new boyfriend proves to be both a threat and a menace. Sounds like a keeper! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SPACE GHOST TP Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the sold-out SPACE GHOST 6-issue miniseries! For the first time, learn how Space Ghost got his power bands and why he protects the galaxy from evil! Witness the tragic circumstances that led to his donning a cowl and his first battle with archnemesis Zorak! On sale July 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US SON OF VULCAN #2 Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant The action-packed new miniseries written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) with art by Keron Grant (New Mutants, Iron Man) continues! Kid sidekick Mikey Devante hasn’t even begun his training as apprentice to the fire-wielding hero known as Vulcan, but he’s already found his way to the Forge — Vulcan’s high-tech headquarters — and helped himself to a collection of Vulcan's state-of-the-art weaponry. He’s even survived an awkward introduction to Vulcan’s mysterious and deadly Girl Friday named Pandora! Now, if Mikey could just remember how to turn off the Forge’s lethal security system… On sale July 6 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Robert Kanigher Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti Cover by Kubert An intense portrait of combat and conflict, this volume collects OUR ARMY AT WAR #111-125, featuring the World War II adventures of Sgt. Rock and his colorful band of fighting soldiers originally published in the early 1960s. Featuring an introduction by DCU editor Mark Chiarello. On sale July 27 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Robert Kanigher Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Irv Novick Cover by Kubert Reoffered to coincide with SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC, this volume collects OUR ARMY AT WAR # 97-110, originally published in 1960-1961! Witness the evolution of Sgt. Rock, as the stories take on a more mature, evolved tone. On sale July 27 • 207 pg, FC, $49.99 US • RELIST SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Cameron Stewart Grant Morrison and Cameron Stewart’s thrilling tale of the Guardian continues! Century Hollow — a secret project in the American heartland — is an artificial town created and maintained as a very unusual experiment. A bizarre terrorist group seizes control of the project, and only The Guardian has any chance of saving the people of Century Hollow. The only question is: Should he? On sale July 13 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Sook Grant Morrison, Ryan Sook & Mick Gray continue a magical adventure of Zatanna! Zatanna and Misty travel with Ali Ka-Zoom to join forces with the Undying Don Vincenzo and face three Days of the Dead. The Sheeda Hordes have begun to reveal themselves prior to conquering the Earth, and Zatanna’s caught in the middle of a siege which could decide the fate of humanity! And there’s a terrible shock for Misty when the spider cavalry arrives! On sale July 27 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #26 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony Daniel and Marlo Alquiza Superstar artist Tony Daniel (Spawn, The Tenth) joins the Titans for a special issue dealing with the aftermath of the recent crossover with OUTSIDERS. Feeling empty after recent events, Superboy goes on a soul-searching journey into his past and possible futures with an unlikely guide: Raven. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US VILLAINS UNITED #3 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by J.G. Jones Things get ugly as the miniseries springing from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS continues! In the most intense issue yet, the rogue villain group known as The Six engage in a brutal, life-altering confrontation with The Society, and a possible traitor stands revealed! On sale July 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #11 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Reflecting the hit cartoon on the Kids’ WB! The Penguin’s got Batman on the ropes, and the Dark Knight’s last hope is…Alfred?! The keeper of the Batcave may be the only hope Batman has, but even this newer, stranger dynamic duo may not be able to save Gotham City! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #11 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell The Justice League pays a visit to Aquaman in Atlantis, but their trip is interrupted as a seaquake awakens an ancient evil! And the League's only hope comes from a most unexpected team member: Stargirl! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #21 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway Professor Chang blasts Beast Boy with his new G.A.R.T.H. Gun and transforms him into…Garthzilla! When the giant green monster starts trashing the city, the Titans have no choice but to bust out their secret weapon…the Titans Go-Bot 5! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 3: BRING IT ON! TP Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Those super-powered teenaged stars of the Cartoon Network are back in a third volume packed with the amazing adventures of Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire collected from TEEN TITANS GO! #11-15! On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.375" •104 pg, FC, $6.99 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY VOL. 1: GET DOWN! Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch, Dean Haspiel and others Art by Kim Arndt, Jeff Albrecht and others Cover by Gary Fields It's time to get funky with the stars of Cartoon Network, collected in a new manga-sized collection reprinting stories from CARTOON CARTOONS and DEXTER'S LABORATORY! Featuring the adventures of Dexter, the Kids Next Door, Johnny Bravo and more! On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.375" •112 pg, FC, $6.99 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #11 Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch, Dean Haspiel, and others Art by Scott Neely, John Delaney and others Cover by Robert Pope Where, oh, where has Billy’s cat gone? When Mandy’s dog fails to find the wayward kitten, Grim summons up his dog: Cerberus! This might be the end for Endsville! Plus, tales of Johnny Bravo, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and the Eds! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #64 Written by Robbie Busch, Abby Denson, and John Rozum Art by Chris Cook, Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Princess gets persnickety when Bubbles wows Townsville with her gardening. It looks like there won’t be peas in our time as Princess experiments with new ways to cause trouble! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #128 Written by Sam Agro, Robbie Busch and Frank Strom Art by David Alvarez, Leo Batic, Mike DeCarlo and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo When Porky and Daffy become used-car dealers, it’s hard to tell who’s more crooked — they or the bank robbers posing as their customers! Also, Witch Hazel needs a date, but it’ll take a little of that old black magic to find her one! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #98 Written by Chuck Dixon, Sholly Fisch and John Rozum Art by Joe Staton, Andrew Pepoy and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Staton Little old ladies are always hiring Mystery, Inc. to check out haunted houses. So why does their latest client seem disappointed when they scare off the ghosts? Plus, puzzles, facts, and art lessons! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #456 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Get ready for more MADness, as only The Usual Gang of Idiots can deliver! Chock full of movie parodies, gags, laughs, and the non-stop hilarity you demand! Plus, lower your expectations and this issue will be even better! On sale July 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US MAD XL #35 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL, containing the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers’ Choice picks, and other fun features! On sale July 13 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CMX: Pure Manga TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Matoh Sanami CMX. The thrilling saga by the creator of the hit manga Fake continues! Ryukei and Hiryu are members of the Black Dragon Gang. To their astonishment, this is not just a name: they are actually Dragons, possessed of unique magical powers. Luckily for them, they have met the beautiful Ryurei, who is taking them to her grandfather in hopes of learning more about their powers. Unluckily for them, the vicious Red Wolf Gang leader is determined to snare Ryurei for his bride—whether she wants him or not! It’s wolf versus dragon in this shape-shifting sword-and-sorcery shakedown!! On sale July 27 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. Major Eberbach has been ordered to hire international playboy thief Eroica to steal military secrets for NATO in Rome! But Eroica’s ego demands a bigger prize than mere documents! A crisis erupts as the KGB, the Italian police, the Mafia, and the Roman Catholic Church are ensnared in Eroica’s scheme! On sale July 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Tsukuba Sakura CMX. An order from the student council threatens to destroy Arou’s school garden! To make matters worse, Kanade has glimpsed a future in which the beautiful student council president falls in love with him! Does Kanade have enough confidence in Arou to disregard her vision? On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES MADARA VOL. 4 Illustrated by Sho-u Tajima Written by Eiji Otsuka CMX. Illustrated by the designer of Kill Bill Vol. 1’s animated sequences! Madara has defied the prophecy, choosing to live the normal life of a peaceful villager. A second Kusanagi sword combined with his own could determine the fate of the war, but Madara has had enough of using his deadly powers. But his brother Kageo and the demon Moki have other ideas. When they descend upon the village in search of Madara’s weapon, he must either choose his heritage or die! On sale July 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 198 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS Wildstorm ALBION #2 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons Alan Moore’s 6-issue miniseries reimagining classic British heroes continues! While Penny and Danny do their best to repair and refurbish Robot Archie to his past glory, they share with each other stories of a bygone heroic era. Meanwhile, Grimly Fiendish is imprisoned and thrown into solitary confinement. Plus, the introduction of the mysterious character known as Captain Hurricane. On sale July 27 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg., FC, $2.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE #2 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The longest, most ambitious ASTRO CITY epic ever heats up! The Silver Agent is accused of murder and treason at the Paris Peace Talks — and back home, criminals are coming under fire from the Blue Knight! How are Charles and Royal Williams connected to both heroes? There's panic in the streets and trouble around the world as the turbulent saga of Astro City in the 1970s continues. Also featuring The N-Forcer, Starfighter, the Street Angel, the First Family's new member, and more! On sale July 27 • 2 of 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #10 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen Long thought dead, Henry Bendix has secretly been running the world for years! Now the Authority is back — under new leadership — and they're on a collision course with their ex-Weatherman! Plus, the debut of a new team member! On sale July 20 • 10 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE SC Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Ben Oliver A softcover edition of the thrilling original hardcover graphic novel by screenwriter John Ridley (Three Kings ) and red-hot artist Ben Oliver (THE LOSERS)! The U.S. President sets a plan in motion that could destroy the Authority from the inside…a plan so cunning and unexpected, it'll shake the Authority to its very core! On sale July 6 • 96 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS CITY OF TOMORROW #4 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin Master storyteller Howard Chaykin continues to weave a tale of suspense and decadence! As the secrets of Columbia begin to surface, prodigal son Tucker Foyle continues his quest to free the island state from robotic tyranny while discovering not all robots are bad! On sale July 27 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #13 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Part 2 of “Fact vs. Fiction!” Mayor Hundred is one of twelve angry New Yorkers deliberating a scandalous case, but one of his fellow jurors is withholding a dark secret. Plus, the Mayor's closest allies investigate the identity of the mysterious new super-hero who's flown into town. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DESOLATION JONES #2 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by J.H. Williams III The blistering new bimonthly series by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) and J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) continues! It's another day at the office for Desolation Jones as he follows up leads on a particularly tough case. Jones delves deep into the rancid side of LA's spook community as he searches for answers — and a missing girl — in his search for a film that too many people are interested in. On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE INTIMATES #9 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Camuncoli, Hope & Rian Hughes Summer vacation continues — but for Punchy and Destra, this will be a vacation like no other! There's a mystery to be solved, and they can't do it alone. Plus, who is Arthur, and what are his plans for self-modification? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAJESTIC #7 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Even if Majestic were alive, Earth is beyond salvation! The world has been conquered by a new breed of Daemonites who are about to use ancient Kheran technology to transform the planet into a world where only they can survive. On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATADOR #3 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze Lt. Isabel Cardona’s investigation of a deadly serial killer gets personal! Neither of Izzy’s lovers is powerful enough to keep her safe once she’s connected to the Matador, and the stakes are raised when calamity strikes, cutting down someone close to her heart! On sale July 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT #6 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The climactic conclusion of the TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT saga, as the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! The new hero Serenity must succeed where her predecessor failed, even as Twilight battles the Righteous, the man who killed his mother. If these two young heroes fail, two worlds die! On sale July 6 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SILENT DRAGON #1 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan Cover by Yu From critically acclaimed writer Andy Diggle (ADAM STRANGE, THE LOSERS) and superstar art team Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT) comes a story of love, betrayal, honor and war set against the backdrop of a not-so-distant future! Tokyo, A.D. 2063 Renjiro is chief advisor to Japan's most notorious gangster: the Yakuza warlord Hideaki. Under his guidance, the Black Dragon Clan has seized total control of Honshu's underworld, ruthlessly crushing any and all opposition. But Hideaki dreams of even greater glories — namely, the overthrow of the government itself! Japan's hard-line military junta will do anything to stop him, even if it means civil war — and in Renjiro, they have found the ultimate pawn to set their plan in motion. Caught between a lifetime of honor and loyalty to his Yakuza clan and the iron-fisted might of the military elite, Renjiro will find that the only way to avoid total annihilation is to play both sides against the middle! On sale July 27 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy PROMETHEA COVERS BOOK SC Art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray Cover by Williams ABC. Collecting every PROMETHEA cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray, plus an essay by Williams describing the creative process. Retailer note: A signed version of this book was previously included with the PROMETHEA #32 variant edition. Supplies may be limited; orders may be allocated. On sale July 13 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE HC Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III Cover by Williams & Jose Villarrubia ABC. The final volume of PROMETHEA, collecting issues #26-32! This is the story of the end of the world, of the last days before the Apocalypse, with guest stars from around the America's Best globe who try to do what they always do: save the day! On sale July 20 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK ONE SC Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III, Mick Gray and Charles Vess Cover by Williams & Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, this volume collects the first six issues of the acclaimed series! On sale July 20 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PROMETHEA BOOK TWO SC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, the second trade paperback of the critically acclaimed, award-winning series collects issues #7-12. On sale July 20 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PROMETHEA BOOK THREE SC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, Featuring this volume collects issues #13-18, the first half of a cosmic road trip! On sale July 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PROMETHEA BOOK FOUR SC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, this volume includes the conclusion of Promethea's tour of the higher realms of the spirit from PROMETHEA #19-25! On sale July 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST Vertigo 100 BULLETS #62 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson “Staring at the Son,” Part 3. The “family” reunion continues on the sun-bleached streets of Miami. Benito continues his education, discovering where he fits in with the Trust. But will he follow in his father’s footsteps or shun his deadly birthright? And why did Megan summon them to south Florida in the first place? On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 8: THE HARD WAY TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Reprinting 100 BULLETS #50-58, unraveling the tangled mystery of the Trust as Wylie Times becomes the latest Minuteman to be reactivated by the Trust's one-time enforcer Agent Graves. But which side will he choose? Plus, an introduction by crime novelist Jason Starr (Twisted City, Tough Luck). On sale July 20 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 7: SAMURAI TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo RIsso Cover by Dave Johnson Reoffered to coincide with 100 BULLETS: THE HARD WAY, this collection includes the story “Chill in the Oven,” from issues #43-49, in which Loop Hughes is joined in prison by a very unwelcome (and surprising) acquaintance. Also included is the Jack Daw tale “In Stinked.” On sale July 20 • 168 pg, FC, $12.95 US • MATURE READERS • Relist DEATH: AT DEATH’S DOOR TP Written by Jill Thompson Art and cover by Thompson Reoffered to coincide with THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, this manga digest guest-starring Sandman features an original story that parallels the events of THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MIST. Sisters Delirium and Despair throw a party for the dead which quickly gets out of control. It's up to Death to save the day — and the afterlife. On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.5" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.95 US • MATURE READERS • Relist THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES DIGEST Written by Jill Thompson Art and cover by Thompson Neil Gaiman’s inimitable sleuths from THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS star in their own Manga Digest. THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, guest-starring Death of the Endless, is brought to life by award-winning artist Jill Thompson (THE SANDMAN: BRIEF LIVES, Scary Godmother). Based on the overwhelming success of her first Manga Digest, DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR, Thompson has crafted an amazing original mystery that will appeal to both SANDMAN fans and shojou Manga enthusiasts. Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, the dead British teenagers who are always on the run from Death, travel stateside to solve a missing persons case. Our intrepid heroes have been contacted by young Annika Abernathy, a student at a posh International Academy in Chicago. It seems that Annika's best friend has vanished. For Rowland and Paine to investigate the case properly, they decide to enroll as students at the school. And since it's an all-girls academy, the duo is forced to go undercover — in drag. Secret passages, food fights, and far too many fashionistas abound as the Dead Boy Detectives solve the case and learn a lot about life from the precocious daughters of international ambassadors and famous rock stars. As a bonus, this digest also features a free 8-page preview of T’k. On sale July 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #39 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Lan Medina & Craig Hamilton Cover by James Jean A special interlude issue featuring guest art by Lan Medina and Craig Hamilton. While Boy Blue is questing through the Homelands, Fabletown is having major issues of its own. Someone has been divulging war secrets and strategies to the enemy, and when the culprit is discovered, the consequences are shocking… On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #210 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 4 of the 6-part “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go.” John’s infernal quest nears its end point, and Nergal finally spells out what's at stake. But sulfurous wastes and succubi still bar their path, and the demon has saved the best lie for last — the one that destroys every last possibility of success. On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #26 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Colin Wilson Cover by Jock Legendary artist Colin Wilson (Lt. Blueberry, POINT BLANK) visits the Losers in Part 1 of the thrilling new 3-part story arc “Unamerica.” Max's mysterious “Project” is revealed as a massive seismic event rocks the Persian Gulf. But his plans also hinge on another key element: an arsenal of nuclear warheads hidden in a ghost town near Chernobyl. And with the background radiation masking the warhead emissions, the Losers might as well be looking for a needle in a stack of needles… On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #64 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Lucifer, Elaine and Jill Presto's new offsping Noema have been transported to Hell. But Lucifer must contend with Christopher Rudd, the messiah of the damned, and all the ramifications the war in Heaven has unleashed. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS MNEMOVORE #4 Written by Hans Rodionoff & Ray Fawkes Art and cover by Mike Huddleston While Kaley struggles to reconnect the fragments of her former life and make sense of what’s happening to her, she is betrayed on all sides. Meanwhile, Mike Neville descends into the abyss and emerges with a newfound purpose: to protect the terrible spawn of the information age. On sale July 13 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #2 Written by Mike Carey Consultation by Neil Gaiman Art and cover by Glenn Fabry Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER) and Glenn Fabry (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, PREACHER) continue their thrilling 9-issue adaptation of the popular novel by Sandman co-creator Neil Gaiman! Richard Mayhew hates heights, but he finds himself trailing behind the mad Marquis De Carabras on his errand anyway. And just when he thinks he's finally finished with this whole affair, he finds that he's become a phantom in his own life. But if he doesn't want Croup and Vandemar to make him a “real” ghost, he needs to find Door before it's too late. On sale July 27 • 2 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS PREACHER: ANCIENT HISTORY TP—NEW EDITION Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra and Richard Case Cover by Glenn Fabry A new edition of the classic collection featuring PREACHER SPECIAL: SAINT OF KILLERS #1-4, PREACHER SPECIAL: THE STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO and PREACHER SPECIAL: THE GOOD OLD BOYS, featuring tales of the oddest members of PREACHER’s supporting cast. On sale July 13 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS PREACHER: SALVATION TP—NEW EDITION Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry A new edition of the classic collection featuring PREACHER #41-50, in which Jesse Custer becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. This volume includes a cover gallery and reprints issue #50's pin-ups of the PREACHER cast by Jim Lee, Fabry, Tim Bradstreet, John McCrea, Doug Mahnke, and more. On sale July 13 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS PREACHER: WAR IN THE SUN TP—NEW EDITION Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon and Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Glenn Fabry This new edition collects the story of Jesse Custer's ultimate battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr — and the catastrophic outcome — originally presented in PREACHER #34-40. Also included: the PREACHER SPECIAL: ONE MAN'S WAR one-shot profiling the villainous Starr. On sale July 13 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS OTHERWORLD #5 Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning There’s trouble brewing in the mystic lands of the Otherworld, as our heroes face a powerful — and surprising — new threat. Can they convince the mythical creatures to join them in the fight? And back on Earth, those who were left behind contend with the aftermath of the night Cessaire came to L.A. On sale July 27 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #17 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia “Healing the Breach” Part 3 of 4. Why do the strange bio-mech invaders in the infected Green look so similar to the sea monster who dwells in the trenches of the poisoned Mexico basin? Swamp Thing, carried by the raging autumn storm waters, rushes towards the Gulf of Mexico “wound” and into the embrace of a mystery. On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TRIGGER #8 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss Things are back to normal for Carter Lennox — but when you’re a deadly assassin, what’s “normal”? And Deirdre Meyers receives another anonymous tip from her Ethicorp informant that could break the Trigger story wide-open. But after her life-threatening encounters with the shadow police force, will she take the bait? Final issue. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #35 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The explosive conclusion of the 4-part “Girl on Girl.” The good ship Whale makes its final stand against the crew’s heavily-armed pursuers, and countless women meet a watery grave. Will any of Yorick’s companions survive? Plus, a woman from Yorick’s past makes a startling reappearance. On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN VOL. 5: RING OF TRUTH TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Collecting issues #24-31 of the runaway hit series! Yorick’s unbalanced sister Hero tracks him to San Francisco, only to find him seemingly succumbing to the male-killing plague after losing his still-unused engagement ring to agents of the Setauket Ring. On sale July 13 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN VOL. 4—SAFEWORD TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art and cover by Pia Guerra, Goran Parlov, and José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Reoffered to coincide with Y: THE LAST MAN — RING OF TRUTH TP, this volume reprints issues #18-23 of the dynamic series. In the care of a fellow Culper Ring member, Yorick Brown is forced to confront his tremendous feelings of survivor guilt that lead him to constantly put his life in danger. On sale July 13 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist DC Direct THE BATMAN: BATMOBILE MAQUETTE Sculpted by John G. Mathews The third in the series of The Batman Maquettes by DC Direct, inspired by the hit Kid’s WB! and Cartoon Network show! The Batmobile is as fast and deadly as lightning, racing through the darkened, gritty streets of Gotham City. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 4" tall x 6.25" wide x 10" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 2 • Maquette • $89.99 US BATMAN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 2005 COLLECTOR’S PLATE Art by Michael Turner This Holiday Collector’s Plate features a stunning illustration of The Joker and his little helper, Harley Quinn, bringing joy and laughter to a very unhappily detained Batman! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain Collector’s Plate measures approximately 10.5" in diameter, features a Certificate of Authenticity imprinted on the back of the plate, and is edged with a 24-karat gold band. The plate is packaged in a gift box with gold foil stamping. Advance-solicited; on sale November 23 • Collector’s Plate • $59.99 US BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: BATMAN Manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available outside of Asia only under special arrangement with DC Direct! The BATMAN IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE includes a stone dungeon-like diorama base measuring 8" high x 5.5" wide x 3.2" deep This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: BANE The BANE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with a demolition-inspired diorama base measuring 6.3" high x 5" wide x 3.7" deep. This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: BATGIRL The BATGIRL IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE includes a building cornice diorama base measuring 6.8" high x 4.3" wide x 3" deep. This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: CATWOMAN The CATWOMAN IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with a whip, a Gotham City nightscape and a diorama base measuring 7.5" high x 4.3" wide x 3" deep. This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI Retailers please note: The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR WAVE 3 ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers but are sold in Master Cases only. Each figure is limited to 7,000 pieces and is only available for sale outside of Asia. Orders may be allocated. BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: BATMAN Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This figure includes a Gotham City nightscape featuring the Bat Signal, as well as a diorama base measuring 9” high x 3.8” wide x 4” deep. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • 6.2" • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: THE PENGUIN Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This figure comes with a water-sewer inspired diorama base measuring 6.2” high x 4.5” wide x 4”deep, as well as an umbrella (2.7” long) and a “rubber” duckie ( .7”). Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • 5.9" • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: POISON IVY Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This figure comes with an amazing garden diorama base measuring 6.6” high x 4.9” wide x 3.5” deep, as well as a perfume bottle (.3” high). Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • 7" • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: THE RIDDLER Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This figure comes with a puzzle-inspired “Riddle Me This”diorama base measuring 6.4” high x 4.3” wide x 3.3” deep, as well as a cane measuring 4.9”. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • 5.7" • Action Figure • PI Retailers please note: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR, ROBOT BRAINIAC, EARTH 2 SUPERMAN, BARRY ALLEN FLASH, BATTLE ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. The Battle Armor Lex Luthor Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. An amazing new series of action figures springing from one of the greatest stories ever to rock the DCU! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR ACTION FIGURE Countless champions perish in order to prevent the Anti-Monitor from gaining fuel through the destruction of individual realities! The Anti-Monitor Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16• Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BARRY ALLEN FLASH ACTION FIGURE Barry Allen, the protector of Central City, has the power to violate select laws of physics and super speed ability! The Barry Allen Flash Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.25" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: EARTH 2 SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE The first super-hero to arrive on Earth-2 and help defeat the Anti-Monitor! The Earth 2 Superman Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE A genius, criminal scientist, Lex builds a suit of battle armor, incorporating the most deadly weapons, in order to bring down The Man of Steel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a flag accessory and display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: ROBOT BRAINIAC ACTION FIGURE One of Earth’s villains evolved into a techno-organic entity housed within a giant skull-shaped vessel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI KINGDOM COME: SPECTRE, GREEN LANTERN & NORMAN MCCAY STATUE Designed by Alex Ross Sculpted by Tony Cipriano The second multicharacter statue direct from the pages of the best-selling miniseries KINGDOM COME! This statue features Ross’s striking visions of the Spectre, Green Lantern and the minister Norman McCay. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 5.75" tall x 5.5" wide x 3" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to 1,500 pieces. Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Statue • $89.99 US KINGDOM COME: SUPERMAN, HAWKMAN & RED ROBIN STATUE Designed by Alex Ross Sculpted by Tony Cipriano Reoffered to coincide with KINGDOM COME: SPECTRE, GREEN LANTERN & NORMAN McKAY STATUE, the first in a series of multicharacter statues direct from the pages of the best-selling graphic novel KINGDOM COME, designed by Alex Ross! This statue features Ross’s striking visions of an older Superman, more bestial Hawkman, and an adult Robin. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.75" tall x 6" wide x 4" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity, and is packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers note: This item is available in limited quantities; orders may be allocated. Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Statue • $89.99 US • Relist HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI MAQUETTE SET DC Direct presents the Cartoon Network Collection! Take two real-life Japanese rock star cuties. Turn them into hypercool animated characters. Throw in some over-the-top comedy, cutting-edge music, kitschy Japanese icons and a short manager with shallow pockets, and you’ve got Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette set measures approximately 6.25" tall x 11" wide x 5" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to 1,500 pieces. Advance-solicited; on sale November 23 • Maquette Set • $125.00 US SUPERMAN & BATMAN DELUXE BOOKENDS Designed by Ed McGuinness Sculpted by James Shoop In this stunning new set of bookends designed by fan-favorite artist Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, JLA CLASSIFIED), the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight join forces to destroy their longtime enemies Bizarro and Man-Bat! This dramatic limited-edition, cold-cast porcelain bookends set includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Each side measures approximately 8.25" tall x 6.5" wide x 6.5" deep, and they are packaged together in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 9 • Bookend Set • $295.00 SUPERMAN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE The SUPERMAN 13" Deluxe Collector Figure is an exciting new addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1/6-scale figures! Wearing his iconic costume, this figure is fully poseable with 28 points of articulation. Superman comes with two sets of removable hands — one set has independently articulated fingers and the other closed fists — along with a 7.5" bendable “steel” girder and breakaway “chains.” The figure also includes Clark Kent’s lined suit, white long-sleeve shirt, fabric tie and socks. The transformation from superhero to reporter is complete with plastic eyeglasses, and a copy of the Daily Planet newspaper. This figure is packaged in a four-color displayable collector box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 2 • Collector Figure • $89.99 US SUPERMAN: STRENGTH POSTER Art by Alex Ross Originally published as the cover of SUPERMAN: STRENGTH #3, Alex Ross paints a striking iconic rendition of the Man of Steel! This full-color poster measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Poster • $7.99 US WONDER WOMAN IDENTITY CRISIS POSTER Art by Michael Turner Originally published as the cover of IDENTITY CRISIS #4, this poster features Wonder Woman as an elegant symbol of strength. This beautifully illustrated 4-color poster measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Poster • $7.99 US IMAGE COMICS INVINCIBLE #25 July 13 • 48 pg • FC • $4.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKER cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE “A DIFFERENT WORLD,” Part One—The most climactic and earth-shattering story arc in INVINCIBLE history starts here! Events in issue #11 changed the status quo of this title forever and this arc will result in even more changes. Reality is not as it was, things are changed, and Mark comes face-to-face with his favorite imaginary hero, Science Dog – but how is that even possible? PLUS! A stand-alone Science Dog back-up story drawn by INVINCIBLE co-creator CORY WALKER! ARTXILLA “TASTY TREATS” 2005 July 27 • 64 pg • FC • $6.99 art & wrap-around cover by ED MCGUINNESS, KERON GRANT, SANFORD GREENE & LESEAN THOMAS ARTXILLA STUDIOS invades Image, showcasing an amazing array of artistic talent! Featuring red-hot artists spanning the worlds of both comics and animation: ED MCGUINNESS (Superman/Batman), LESEAN THOMAS (Cannon Busters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), KERON GRANT (New X-Men, Action Comics) and SANFORD GREENE (Army of Darkness, The Ride). Don’t miss out on the most cutting-edge sketchbook of the year! BODY BAGS: FATHER’S DAY #1 (OF 2) RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 13 • 48 pg • FC • $5.99 special edition signed by JASON PEARSON (strictly limited to 500 copies) • $19.99 written by JASON PEARSON art & wrap-around cover by JASON PEARSON Due to an overwhelming demand, the most controversial book of the ‘90s returns! The action begins when a rival “body bagger” goes after Mack (AKA Clown Face), the best “bagger” in the business. Fuel is quickly added to the fire with the sudden arrival of Panda, Mack’s estranged daughter. How will the baddest man in Terminus, GA handle a teenage girl determined to follow in her daddy’s footsteps? Find out, and see for yourself why this series exploded onto the WIZARD TOP TEN LIST during its original printing! This issue includes 48 pages of art, with no ads. BONEREST #1 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MATTEO CASSALI art & cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI BONEREST is the surreal story of the mouthless man known as Adam Bone. He has come to New York to settle a mysterious debt, but unwittingly brings about the end of days. It all begins at the Taste of the Apple diner where he meets a sweet waitress named Peace. One look in his dark eyes will spark a love that will change everything… forever. After winning the hearts of readers in Italy, Germany and France, BONEREST makes its debut in the US. This limited series kicks off with a special, over-sized premiere issue written by MATTEO CASSALI, co-writer of the upcoming Batman: Europa for DC Comics, and drawn by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI, artist of WildStorm’s The Intimates. BONEREST is the surreal journey of a bizarre anti-hero who faces the symptoms of a never-before-seen kind of Apocalypse. BRACE YOURSELVES…HERE COMES TROUBLE! GROUNDED #1 (OF 6) July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MARK SABLE art by PAUL AZACETA cover by MICHALE AVON OEMING The good news: superheroes are real. The bad news: you’re not one of them. When Jonathan is sent to a high school for super-powered children, he’s forced to abandon his fantasy of developing powers and deal with the reality that he’s the only kid without them. In this debut issue, Jonathan’s attempts to become a superhero lead to public humiliation, grave danger and a shocking revelation. GUNCANDY #1 (OF 2) RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 13 • 48 pg • BW • $5.99 special edition signed by STELFREEZE & WAGNER • $19.99 written by DOUG WAGNER & CHUCK DIXON art by BRIAN STELFREEZE, JASON PEARSON & SANFORD GREENE cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE & JASON PEARSON BRIAN STELFREEZE returns to Image for the summer’s most anticipated action adventure, starring “Laci”, the original pink-plaid assassin. Explosions, mayhem, and insane fun are guaranteed! PLUS! As a special bonus, watch trouble unfold when a college girl and her friend make a secret road trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Check it out in this exclusive 22-page “flip book” installment of THE RIDE, by CHUCK DIXON, JASON PEARSON & SANFORD GREENE. HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION TP JULY 27 • 144 pg • FC • $19.99 written by JAE LEE art & cover by JAE LEE In the confines of a psychiatric hospital, a suicidal young woman meets an enigmatic stranger who believes he is an angelic presence not of this earth gifted with the powers of GOD. Is she being seduced into a cult ... or is she bearing witness to a miracle? HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION reprints issues 1-3 of HELLSHOCK by JAE LEE – PLUS the brand-new 22 page CONCLUSION by JAE LEE! Also included are another 22 pages of original, unpublished material: the alternate beginning to HELLSHOCK! PLUS! A brand-new introduction by JIM LEE & NICK BARRUCCI, a cover gallery, unpublished sketches and art, and a new afterword by JAE LEE describing the creative process that led to HELLSHOCK. COLLECTS HELLSHOCK, VOL. 2 #1-3 HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION HC JULY 27 • 144 pg • FC • $49.99 written by JAE LEE art & cover by JAE LEE For the discerning collector: a deluxe hardbound edition of this definitive HELLSHOCK collection! This limited run contains everything included in the Definitive Edition trade paperback and also features a special foil-stamped dust jacket and perfect binding. ALSO AVAILABLE: SIGNED AND RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A HAND-DRAWN HELLSOCK SKETCH • $149.95 THE SILENCERS #1 July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by FRED VAN LENTE art & cover by STEVE ELLIS This gritty crime saga set in a superhero universe stars a team of former mob enforcers with extraordinary abilities. The feared and legendary Cardinal is hell-bent on leading his Silencers to the top of the New York City crime scene, even if he has to blow through every rival supergang to do it! WILDGUARD: FOOL’S GOLD #1-2 (OF 2) - SPOTLIGHT July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by TODD NAUCK art & cover by TODD NAUCK WildGuard returns in a bi-weekly format with this all-new two-issue miniseries! Superstar and WildGuard team leader, Four, takes her team to fashion charity show to lend their star power to a worthy cause: keeping super powered youth on the straight and narrow. But where WildGuard goes, adventure follows as attention to super youth can’t come soon enough! PLUS! Two all-new “Where Are They Now?” back-ups featuring American Icon (art by JEREMY DALE) and Travel Agent (art by Army of Darkness’ SANFORD GREENE)! THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS #5 July 6 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP READY...SET...IGNITION! It’s a race against the clock as the Amazing Joy Buzzards return in their most sexy-sleek and brilliant adventure to date! Internationally famous racecar driver Stevo Vargas races towards Monaco – and his doom – as a group of nefarious supernatural-mod-hipsters plan to put the breaks on our hunky hero! Will Stevo survive the dangers and pitfalls that await him around every turn?! Will El Campeon finally get his burrito?!! WILL ROCK AND ROLL SURVIVE?!!! ALL HELL BREAKS LOSE THIS MONTH FROM THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS!!!! ARMOR X #4 July 13 • 28 pg • FC • $2.95 written by KEITH CHAMPAGNE art & cover by ANDY SMITH back cover by KHARY RANDOLF "THE END"—Running for his life, Carson finds himself faced with an impossible choice: Either give up the suit of armor and forfeit his own life or watch as his entire town and all its people are destroyed. But does he really even have a choice? Not if the armor has any say in the matter. It's Carson's chance to prove the clothes don't make the man! THE ATHEIST #3 July 13 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 written by PHIL HESTER art by JOHN McCREA cover by JOHN McCREA “INCARNATE,” Part 3: Desperate Measures—Sharpe and Nguyen are on the run. The possessed, real or not, are organized and wish to snuff out Sharpe's investigation before he can reveal the truth. Sharpe arms himself with a weapon even the dead will fear, but will he survive long enough to use it? (ALL OF…) BAD IDEAS: COLLECTED (IN ONE GIGANTO BOOK!) TP July 13 • 124 pg • black & white • $12.95 written by WAYNE CHINSANG art & cover by JIM MAHFOOD & DAVE CROSLAND WAYNE, JIM and DAVE collect the first two books of Bad Ideas into one giant book! You'll also get twelve pages of an all-new storyline (which reveals the true identity of Comic Kid and Hot Chick's arch-nemesis, Pussy Voodoo), eight new pin-ups (four of which are done by writers, including PAUL DINI) and a sweet-arse wraparound cover! Hoo-ga! And the book will contain the home phone numbers of all three creators! BATTLE POPE #2 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES Just in time to cash in on that whole “zombie” craze comes “THE ZOMBIE TWINS.” Watch Battle Pope and his trusty sidekick, Jesus, beat the snot out of a pair of dead people! It hardly seems fair. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN’s first published work, now in STUNNING full color, with a brand new cover by original artist TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES. BEYOND AVALON #3 July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by JOE PRUETT art & cover by GORAN SUDZUKA As Megan and Jerome fight off the reptilian guardians of the Tower of the Two Dragons, they discover that they are not the only wanderers on the island of Lamiam who have an interest in the secrets within the Tower. And what clues does Megan find in the pursuit of her lost father, the legendary King Arthur? BLACKLIGHT #2 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by JOHN TOLEDO & MARC DEERING Lina assumes the mantle of the new Blacklight, but before she can even learn how her new powers work, she gets caught up in a local drug war when the far more experienced, super-powered killer-for-hire Cicada hits town. Who hired him to muscle out the competition, and will Lina have the courage to do something about it when she finds out? CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #22 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50 written by MARC ANDREYKO art by GREG SCOTT cover by GREG CAPULLO “FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS,” Part Three—The mystery of who murdered child starlet Lacey Ann Lyons takes more unexpected twists with the discovery of a ransom note and the disturbing findings of the coroner. Already shaken by the brutality of the case and the memories of his own murdered child, will Twitch be able to make it through this one with his sanity? CHRONO MECHANICS #2 GN July 6 • 48 pg • BW • $6.95 written by ART THIBERT & RICH BIRDSALL art by ART THIBERT & CHRIS CHUA cover by ART THIBERT When the Machine that is Time breaks down, who you gonna call? Chrono Mechanics, of course! Yep, our highly skilled time repairmen are back, and this time they find themselves face-to-face with a time malfunction of universal proportions! Doug (70's rock god), Zyn (intergalactic child deity), Oot (prehistoric businessman), and Caravaggio (Renaissance artist) have their much needed vacations cut short when they are assigned the job of locating and repairing a faulty Reality Filter Prism that threatens to alter every time line in existence! Things get even worse when reality as we know it starts to resemble an abstract painting! The Mechanics are shocked when they discover the cause of the malfunction is not what – or who – they expected! COMMON FOE #2 July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 created by KEITH GIFFEN & SHANNON DENTON art by JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI cover by ESAD RIBIC Night falls. American and German GI's come face to face with the ravenous reality behind the vampire myth and must unite against a common foe or die. DAWN: THREE TIERS #6 (OF 6) July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER THE LONG WAIT IS OVER! JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER brings the epic saga of Dawn & Darrian Ashoka to a cosmic conclusion. Has Darrian successfully elevated his line of sight up beyond three tiers? Will Dawn finally reveal herself and make her intentions clear? Will our star-crossed lovers reunite at long last? DATE WITH THE DEVIL: CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP SPECIAL July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by BOB BURDEN & ARTHUR SUYDAM art & cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM BOB BURDEN, the creator of such surreal tour-de-force as FLAMING CARROT and Mystery Men joins forces with master artist SUYDAM of “Mudwogs” and “Libby” fame, to create one of the most hilarious stories ever printed. Gorgeous girls, twisted plots abound as the intrepid Cholly and Flytrap come face to face with forces of evil and battle the devil himself. Mad wit and mayhem combine to produce a Cholly and Flytrap you’ve never seen before. Also features a text piece by BURDEN as he talks about working with SUYDAM. What happens when you put the brains of two crazy geniuses together? This story answers that question in spades. THE EXPATRIATE #5 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR Jack Dexter has to go back on the run, but to do so he’s got to escape from the clutches of his own government. That means he’s got to overcome a sexy Russian spy, the horrible things that have been done to his body, and deadly things that glow bright green. FLAK RIOT #2 July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MICHAEL O’HARE & ROBERT NAPTON art & cover by MICHAEL O’HARE & MICHAEL GARCIA Zoe Nixxon wanted change and she’s got it. Trapped in the O.D., she must face an angry T-Rex in order to complete her graduation exercise: buying some tacos! That’s right, tacos! GIRLS #3 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Jul 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA The ultimate battle of the sexes begins. GØDLAND #2 July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK TWO: EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE—The showdown you’ve been waiting thirty days for! Adam Archer, the world’s first star-powered superhero, vs. the one and only Basil Cronus – with a mysterious alien visitor caught in the middle! Plus, marvel at the cracked philosophies of the all-new Friedrich Nickelhead! HAMMER OF THE GODS, VOL. 2: BACK FROM THE DEAD TP JULY 20 • 160 pg • FC • $15.95 written by MARK OBIE WHEATLEY & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Modi, the tortured Viking lad, Skögul the Valkyrie and the pesky Gods of Asgard all return for a collection of epic tales. Includes several all-new stories as well as the popular HAMMER HITS CHINA. This sequel to the best selling HAMMER OF THE GODS, graphic novel, MORTAL ENEMY, explodes with color and bloody battle! COLLECTS HAMMER HITS CHINA #1-3 HAMMER OF THE GODS: MODI STATUE JULY 20 • $49.99 designed by MICHAEL AVON OEMING sculpted & painted by ANDREW WIERNICKI This collectible statue, based on lead character Modi from Michael Avon Oeming and Mark Wheatley's popular HAMMER OF THE GODS series, stands on a base made of a fallen foe, 5 1/4" long, 3 1/2" wide and 6" tall. The piece was sculpted and painted by Andrew Wiernicki under the careful eye of series creator and statue designer MICHAEL AVON OEMING. HERO CAMP #3 (OF 4) July