COUNTDOWN 43-40
Story by Paul Dini
43 script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by David Lopez
42 script by Sean McKeever;
art by Carlos Magno
41 script by Adam Beechen;
art by Dennis Calero
40 script by Tony Bedard;
art by Manuel Garcia
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen
Covers by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
This year-long weekly series featuring a cast of hundreds kicks into high gear in its third month! Learn more about the search for Ray Palmer! Travel into the Nanoverse! All this plus appearances by the Suicide Squad, the Penguin and the Atom!
COUNTDOWN 43 on sale July 5 • COUNTDOWN 42 on sale July 11
COUNTDOWN 41 on sale July 18 • COUNTDOWN 40 on sale July 25
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMAZONS ATTACK #4
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art and cover by Pete Woods
The battle rages on! Another “country” joins the fight as a new, deadly opponent enters the fray! While Batman and Catwoman devise a plan to get to the bottom of the chaos, Grace — the Outsiders’ 6’ 6” female powerhouse — is about to be visited by her past. And in the midst of all this, Supergirl and Wonder Girl have betrayed the heroes and armed forces. Their target: the President of the United States!
On sale July 25 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #13
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Mike Norton & Dan Green
Cover by Ladrönn
The Search for Ray Palmer continues as the Atom finds himself with people who knew Palmer very well: the jungle-dwelling little people from SWORD OF THE ATOM! And they may be hiding the Atom's predecessor among their people.
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OUTSIDERS #49
Written by Judd Winick & Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Clark
The finale of “Checkout,” the crossover with CHECKMATE!
The White King calls on the Dark Knight to aid the combined Outsiders-Checkmate strikeforce, even as one member is exposed by the events
of AMAZONS ATTACK!
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #852
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Brad Walker and John Livesay
3-2-1-ACTION! (part 1 of 3) Hot on the heels of SUPERMAN #665's "Jimmy Olsen Countdown Dossier" comes this true blue COUNTDOWN event! Superman has always been Superman's pal. Will he now become Superman's partner?! More secrets of Jimmy's past revealed, the Kryptonite Man on the loose, and more! This issue ties into the events of COUNTDOWN #40!
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #49
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Tony S. Daniel
Special Amazons Attack crossover! Supergirl and Wonder Girl team up, but whose side are they on?
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #668
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
Batman, Robin and the Club of Heroes are stuck on an island rigged with elaborate death traps. And even as the villain behind it all begins to explain his twisted motives, he continues to pick the heroes off one by one.
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #6
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover by Miller
Batman and Black Canary get down to business — the business of criminal skull-cracking! Things heat up on a storm-tossed shipyard as the pair hunts down the mystery man behind the murder of Dick Grayson’s parents. Plus, Black Canary isn’t the only one of Gotham’s fairer sex to be aroused into action by the Dark Knight’s war on crime! Retailers please note: This isse will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Frank Miller). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #834
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Simone Bianchi
The stunning conclusion, building on last issue’s shocking revelations! As Batman is brutally tortured in an inescapable deathtrap, the mortally wounded Zatanna is unable to speak the magic words to save them both! Meanwhile, the mad magician known as Loxias embarks on his farewell performance, intending to kill hundreds of spectators in the grand finale!
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN CONFINDENTIAL #7
Written by Michael Green
Art and cover by Denys Cowan & John Floyd
What kind of person becomes a Joker? Writer Michael Green (Heroes writer/producer) and classic Batman artist Denys Cowan shed light on who the Joker was before he became the Joker…and how he and Batman crossed paths even before the day he was created.
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE TP
Written by Sam Hamm
Cover by Walter Simonson
Art by Denys Cowan & Dick Giordano
Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #7, also featuring art by Denys Cowan! This classic trade paperback collects DETECTIVE COMICS #598-600 ,written by Batman (1989) screenwriter Sam Hamm! Bruce Wayne discovers a series of murders linked to WayneTech in this tale that leaves him in a wheelchair!
On sale July 5 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist

CATWOMAN #69
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
The conclusion of the “Catwoman Dies” storyline! The identity that Selina Kyle built for herself to protect her baby daughter is being destroyed at the hands of Hammer and Sickle, and that’s just the beginning. With supervillains and the Gotham police hunting for both Selina and her replacement, Holly, drastic measures are needed!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #134
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Ryan Sook
“The Missing Year” continues with a startling rebirth: The return of the Vigilante! Yesterday, he challenged the Crimelords of Europe, Asia and Africa, and defeated them. Today, he controls the 21 Tigers, an international gang of murderers. But there was a time when Dick Grayson called him friend and mentor — and they both loved the same woman.
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #164
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher
Dodge plans to launch an attack on Robin, but he can’t succeed alone. Scouring the streets of Gotham, Dodge manages to put together a group of like-minded villains — but can he control them when the time comes to teach Robin a lesson?
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: SECRETS OF THE BATCAVE TP
Written by Bill Finger, Dennis O’Neil and others
Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff and others
Cover by various
Step into the Batcave in this new collection spanning Batman’s career! Featuring stories from BATMAN #12, 35, 48, 109 and 348, DETECTIVE COMICS #158, 186, 205, 233, 235, and 244, WORLD’S FINEST #30, BRAVE AND THE BOLD #182, BIZARRO COMICS #244, and SECRET ORIGINS TP, this volume features the finest stories set in the mysterious lair of the Dark Knight!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US

CATWOMAN: IT’S ONLY A MOVIE TP
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
The father of Catwoman’s baby is revealed in this explosive collection featuring CATWOMAN #59-65! See the fallout from Catwoman’s murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance and why she chose to bring a baby into the world. Plus, Selina pays a visit to Superman’s hometown, Metropolis!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN #665
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Rick Leonardi & Ande Parks
Cover by Jesus Merino
A special Countdown dossier issue with amazing guest art by Rick Leonardi & Ande Parks, revealing for the first time how Jimmy Olsen came to the Daily Planet!
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #38
Written by Alan Burnett
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Variant cover by Claudio Castellini
Alan Burnett (producer of Batman: The Animated Series), Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN, WILDCATS) & Derek Fridolfs deliver Part 2 of “Torment.” A major villain returns, and it will have repercussions across the entire DC Universe! And what’s the Scarecrow have to do with all this?
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #19
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Alé Garze & Marlo Alquiza
Cover by Garza & Richard Friend
Superstar writer Joe Kelly concludes his SUPERGIRL run with a grueling fight between Supergirl and Superman! Is the only way to save the universe to kill the Man of Steel?
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #6
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Tim Sale
The stunning tale of the origin of Kryptonite by the team of Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale concludes!
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS HARDCOVER
Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway and Karl Kesel
Art by Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Brett Breeding, Rick Burchett and others
Cover by Jurgens & Ordway
For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive, 784-page hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event! THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS includes the best-selling trade paperbacks THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN, as well as portions of WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 12 • 784 pg, FC, $75.00

THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 3 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel
Art by Joe Shuster and others
Cover by Shuster
The third volume collecting the adventures of Superman in chronological order! In this volume, collecting ACTION COMICS #21-25, SUPERMAN #4-5 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR 1940, the Man of Steel has early encounters with Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 2 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel
Art by Joe Shuster and others
Cover by Shuster
Reoffered to coincide with THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 3! This volume features classic tales from ACTION COMICS #14-20 and SUPERMAN #2-3 (1939-1940), in which the Man of Tomorrow battles crooked politicians and slumlords as he brings justice to the downtrodden masses.
On sale July 5 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist

BIRDS OF PREY #108
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Stephane Roux
Oracle tracks down Misfit’s parents — but only after a knockdown, drag-out fight with Spy Smasher for control of the Birds of Prey!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY: BLOOD AND CIRCUITS TP
Written by Gail Simone and Tony Bedard
Art by James Raiz, Paulo Sequeira and others
Cover by Stephane Roux
The “One Year Later” story continues in this collection featuring BIRDS OF PREY #96-103! The Birds have a run-in with Black Alice, encounter the Dark Knight, and have a shake-up in their ranks in this action-packed collection!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #5
Written by Mark Waid
Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek
Cover by Pérez
All roads lead back to Earth for the final showdown over the Book of Destiny, whose possessor will have the knowledge of all that has ever been or will be! Every guest star involved will have the opportunity to glance inside the book, including Batman, Green Lantern, Supergirl, Blue Beetle, Lobo and more!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #54
Written by Tad Williams
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Paul Rivoche
Atlantean intrigue comes to a head as Arthur investigates what’s become of the Dweller in the Depths! Plus, witness the amazing return of the human Flying Fish!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #17
Written by John Rogers
Art by Rafael Albuquerque
Cover by Cully Hamner
Surf’s up! Racing around the globe trying to stop the Reach’s building spree, Beetle gets into a blowout with Typhoon!
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #16
Written by Greg Rucka & Judd Winick
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Karl Kerschl
In a wrenching stand-alone story, the Black Queen and the White King wrestle with whether to resume their affair — as Checkmate welcomes her former torturer to the Royal Family!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC/TOP COW: CROSSOVER CLASSICS TP
Written by Jeph Loeb, Scott Lobdell and others
Art by Marc Silvestri, David Finch and others
Cover by Joe Benitez
The greatest heroes from two publishers — DC Comics and Top Cow — meet for the first time and face off against each other and their greatest foes in this staggering collection! This volume features the best-selling crossovers THE DARKNESS/BATMAN, THE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN #1-2, JLA/CYBERFORCE and JLA/WITCHBLADE.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #21
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Variant cover by Andy Kubert
The first chapter of “Sinestro Corps” explodes! Sinestro's army of fear has gathered: Arkillo! Karu-Sil! The Cyborg-Superman! And hundreds more of the most terrifying villains the universe has ever seen!
Hal Jordan has overcome great fear throughout his life, but what fear still lingers inside him? Parallax knows, and Hal's about to be reminded as he leads Earth's Green Lanterns on a life-or-death rescue mission in the middle of this war. Meanwhile, the Guardians of the Universe find dissent within their ranks as a bizarre prophecy is fulfilled.
The secrets of the Green Lantern Corps and its power are about to be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert) ordered, retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
The attack on the Green Lantern Corps in GREEN LANTERN #21 continues on multiple fronts, as Soranik finds a surprise waiting for her at home and Mogo is besieged by a new enemy.
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE #14
Written by Marc Guggenheim
Art by Tony S. Daniel & Art Thibert
Cover by Joshua Middleton
DC Comics announces the second month of a special FLASH promotion as the Fastest Man Alive’s world changes forever! Retailers: please check your the Previews order form for a special incentive designed to help you meet the demand for this story. Fans: remind your retailer early and often to order you a copy!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP
Written by John Broome, Gardner Fox and others
Art by Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru and others
Cover by Alex Ross
Collecting the finest Flash tales of all time! This fast-paced volume finds The Flashes locked in battle against their greatest foes, including Gorilla Grodd, The Reverse Flash and many others. Collects stories from FLASH COMICS #86 and 104, THE FLASH #123, 155, 165 and 179, DC SPECIAL SERIES #11 and THE FLASH (Second Series) #91.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

GREEN ARROW: ARCHER’S QUEST TP
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks
Reoffered to coincide with GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE, this thrilling trade paperback collects GREEN ARROW #16-21 by Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light.
On sale July 5 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist

GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE #1 & 2
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Jock
The incredible creative team of writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock (THE LOSERS) rejoin to tell the definitive origin of the Emerald Archer! Oliver Queen is a frivolous playboy with little care for anyone or anything — apparently even himself. But when he's double-crossed and marooned on a desrt island he finds that he does care about something... justice!
Issue #1 on sale July 11; issue #2 on sale July 25 • 1 & 2 of 6
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin

BLACK CANARY #1 & 2
Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Paulo Sequeira & Amilton Santos
Black Canary takes flight in a 4-issue miniseries written by Tony Bedard (52, SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) with art by Paulo Sequiera (BIRDS OF PREY, Gypsy) & Amilton Santos! The League of Assassins tracks Black Canary to Star City in an effort to liberate the child, Sin, they believe to be the DCU's next greatest assassin. Luckily, Black Canary has other plans for Sin's abilities and future.
Issue #1 on sale July 5; issue #2 on sale July 18 • 1 & 2 of 4
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham
Meet the newest member of the Justice Society of America: Citizen Steel! What happens when Nathan Heywood, the grandson of Commander Steel, awakens to find himself completely and utterly alone in a way he never thought possible? Changed into something far more bizarre than Dr. Mid-Nite could ever imagine? Plus, the secrets of 52 begin to make themselves known in the world of the Justice Society! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Dale Eaglesham, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOL. 1: THE NEXT AGE HC
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham, Art Thibert and Ruy Jose
Cover by Alex Ross
The world’s first super-team returns in this volume collecting the first 4 issues of the all-new JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA series, written by Geoff Johns (52, GREEN LANTERN, ACTION COMICS) with stunning art by Dale Eaglesham (VILLAINS UNITED) & Art Thibert (OUTSIDERS) and a cover by Alex Ross (JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME)!
Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more! But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero and watch another one fall in this fantastic collection!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 19 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #11
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Gene Ha
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by Ha
Best-selling author Brad Meltzer delivers a special stand-alone issue with guest artist extraordinaire Gene Ha (THE AUTHORITY, TOP TEN)! Two JLAers are buried alive!
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Gene Ha, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA CLASSIFIED #40
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Carlos D’Anda
Cover by Sami Basri
Part 4 of the 5-part “Kid Amazo.” Kid Amazo has finally embraced his programming and decided to be the chip off the old byte that his android creator, Amazo, wanted him to be. And the Justice League may pay for waiting so long for the Kid to choose sides.
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #28
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art and cover by Steve Uy
A stand-alone story starring Jakeem Thunder and the Thunderbolt! Can a super hero be spread too thin, even when he has the powers of a magical genie at his disposal? Jakeem learns a life lesson about being a super hero in this special tale by Fabian Nicieza (ACTION COMICS) and Steve Uy (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY).
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HAWKGIRL #66
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by SImonson
After centuries, Hawkgirl and Hawkman catch up to the man who has cursed them to forever be apart…and they destroy Hath-Set, thus freeing them to be together. Or does it?
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue

JONAH HEX #21
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Phil Noto
Jonah Hex meets one of America’s greatest inventors…with explosive results!
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

 

MANHUNTER VOL. 3: ORIGINS TP
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina, Rags Morales, Sean Phillips and others
Cover by Stephane Roux
Follow the adventures of crimefighter Kate Spencer in this volume collecting MANHUNTER #15-23! Learn the origin of her costume and weapons, plus her startling connection to a hero of the Golden Age!
Advance-solicited; on sale August • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US

MANHUNTER VOL. 2: TRIAL BY FIRE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, Brad Walker and others
Cover by Saiz
Reoffered to coincide with MANHUNTER VOL. 2, this volume collects MANHUNTER #6-14! Prosecutor Kate Spencer is poised to take on the trial of the year, as the eyes of the nation are on her latest case: finding the Shadow Thief guilty of murdering the hero Firestorm.
On sale July 5 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US • Relist

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: ADAM STRANGE VOL. 1 TP
Written by Gardner Fox
Art by Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky, Carmine Infantino and others
Cover by Kane
The adventures of Adam Strange explode in this massive black-and-white volume collecting SHOWCASE #17-19 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #53-84!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 8 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WONDER WOMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Robert Kanigher
Art and cover by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito
Don’t miss more than 500 pages of Amazonian action in this black-and-white volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #98-117!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 22 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SHADOWPACT #15
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher
Zauriel joins Shadowpact officially, Blue Devil learns what he needs to do to save his parents, and Doctor Gotham strikes at last!
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #8
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
Time Bomb! The Octopus has trapped the Spirit and Silk Satin in a water tower with a ticking nuke! The good news is Satin can disarm it. The bad news is she has amnesia. Can the Spirit jog her memory before Central City is destroyed?
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #32
Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Dennis Calero
“The Quest for Cosmic Boy” begins! The Legionnaires have lost their longtime leader, Cosmic Boy — but was he captured by enemies or did he flee responsibility for his "war crime"? The Legion’s newly elected leader makes a hard decision her first day on the job and sends out teams of Legionaires in search of Cosmic Boy. Will they be prepared for what they find?
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #11
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by Paco Diaz
Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Written by Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN, INFINITE CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE SPECTRE, AMAZONS ATTACK) with spectacular art by Paco Diaz (NIGHTWING, THE FLASH)! In the midst of all-out war, Sarge Steel has gone missing, and Nemesis is bound and determined to find his missing boss! But with Wonder Woman ready to take the battle to the heart of the enemy, will she have time to rescue Diana Prince’s boss?
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TANGENT COMICS VOL. 1 TP
Written by Dan Jurgens, Kurt Busiek, James Robinson, Ron Marz and Todd Dezago
Art by Gary Frank, Mike McKone, J.H. Williams III, Jurgens and others
Cover by Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
In 1997, DC’s Tangent event presented a group of strange new heroes with very familiar names. Now, these hard-hitting heroes are back in a fantastic new collection including TANGENT COMICS: THE ATOM, METAL MEN, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN and SEA DEVILS!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC
Written by William Moulton Marston
Art and cover by Harry G. Peter
The next volume of classic Wonder Woman stories is here, collecting SENSATION COMICS #33-40 and WONDER WOMAN #10-12!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 26 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US

ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC
Written by Richard and Wendy Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini
An exciting volume collecting issues #16-20 of the original series with all-new coloring and lettering! In this final volume of the Original Quest, all the previous threads come together as the Wolfriders, with elfin allies from desert to frozen mountains, battle a murderous troll army to regain their ancient home, the lost Palace of the High Ones.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 12 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #35
Written by J. Torres
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill
The Riddler starts a contest with the supervillain robot known only as D.A.V.E. for the right to destroy the Batman! Batgirl and Robin will be in a race against time to riddle their way through some of the most dangerous and ingenious traps.
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

TEEN TITANS GO! #45
Written by J. Torres
Art by Alex Serra & Fabio Laguna
Cover by Todd Nauck
Special Secret Origins issue! The real stories behind Beast Boy and Cybrog’s pasts can finally be revealed!
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #35
Written by Mateo Casali
Art by Scott Cohen & Al Nickerson
Cover by Zach Howard
Natasha Irons is tired of her Uncle Steel getting to do all the heroics in the family. But an attack from the Millennium Giants may prove she’s in over her head!
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31st CENTURY #4
Written by Christine Boylan
Art and cover by Steve Uy
It’s just another day in the life of a half-living computer, half-teenaged super-hero: fighting crime, saving the galaxy, acing your final exams. Will brains win out over brawn when the Fatal Five come to Brainy’s home planet? Or will failure be the first thing on Brainy’s permanent record?
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #15
Written by by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton
Art by by Ethen Beavers, Chynna Clugston, Mike DeCarlo and Phil Moy
Cover by Travis Kotzebue & DeCarlo
Ben blasts off for space adventure! Plus, learn the secret scoop about Wildmutt and Heatblast!
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #35
Written by Robbie Busch, Scott Cunningham and Jennifer Keating Moore
Art by Stephanie Gladden, Phil Moy, Scott Diggs Underwood, Christine Li and Christopher Cook
Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo
The Foster’s Friends are going to be part of the neighborhood block party and don’t know what to do to contribute. Leave it to Bloo to turn it into a circus…literally!
On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

LOONEY TUNES #152
Written by Robbie Busch, Bill Matheny and Frank Strom
Art by by Dave Alvarez, Omar Aranda, Scott Roberts, Mike DeCarlo, Alberto Saichann and Jorge Pacheco
Cover by Scott Jeralds
Marvin the Martian has transported Bugs Bunny to the deadly planet of the Glambots! How will Bugs escape…or resist their deadly charms?
On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #122
Written by Scott Cunningham, Sholly Fisch and Darryl Kravitz
Art by Dan Davis, Scott Jeralds and Robert Pope
Cover by Pope & Scott McRae
Beware the Ides of…July? It’s a mystery of national proportions and the Scooby Gang needs your help!
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

THE MAD WAR ON BUSH TP
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
In a tribute befitting to the presidency of George W. Bush, MAD Magazine presents a hard-hitting satiric collection of articles on George W. Bush — the worst President since, well…Clinton. Included The Bush Family Circus, The Iraqi War Chess Set, The George W. Bush Do-It-Your Press Conferences and other cheap shots too numerous to count. Plus, two removable Classic MAD Posters. Have a good laugh as you savor the final days of a stirring presidency.
On sale June 20 • 8” x 10” • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $9.99 US • Relist

MAD #480
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Because you demanded it! Mad hilarity, at your fingertips.
And you know, we’d be funny even if you asked nicely rather than made demands.
On sale July 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US

MAD KIDS #8
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Don't miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs — plus the all-new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr.
On sale July 11 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US

GEN13 #10
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci
The kids are enjoying the splendor of small time life and a taste of what a “normal” life with super-powers could be like. But will recent events catch up with them in a big way?
On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: ABOUT A BOY #1
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Joel Gomez
Cover by Darick Robertson & J.D. Mettler
Before “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning,” there was a story about a boy! Witness the origin of one of horror’s most famous figures in this special one-shot issue featuring a haunting cover by Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN).
Before Thomas Hewitt became the infamous killer “Leatherface,” he was a troubled teenager attempting to fit in with others his age, but Thomas harbored a dark secret — an overwhelming lust for blood and violence that corrupted his soul.
On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FRIDAY THE 13th: PAMELA’S TALE #1
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Shawn Moll
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
The sad, bloody saga of Jason Vorhees is well-chronicled, but one story element of his origin remains untold — that of his mother, Pamela Vorhees! As seen in the original instant classic film, Pamela was a woman unhinged by her son’s death at Camp Crystal Lake but what of the woman before that tragic afternoon? And Jason’s father Elias?
On sale July 11 • 1 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURES
Designed by Terry Dodson
Based on the best-selling WONDER WOMAN series!
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base.

Circe 6.625”
Agent Diana Prince 6.625”
Wonder Woman 6.625”
Donna Troy as Wonder Woman 6.625”

Advance-solicited; on sale December 5, 2007 • Action Figures • PI

NEW FRONTIER SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES
Designed by Darwyn Cooke
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.

BATMAN 6.625”
THE FLASH 6.5”
DR. FATE 6.5”
MARTIAN MANHUNTER 6.5”

Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007 • Action Figures• PI

SUPERMAN S-SHIELD NEON SIGN
Previously available as a retailer-only item, DC Direct is pleased to offer the SUPERMAN S-SHIELD NEON SIGN! Sitting on a metal base, this 20” tall x 27” wide x 6” deep neon sign is made of metal, glass and red neon gas, and a 24” long electric cord. The SUPERMAN S-SHIELD NEON SIGN comes in a no-frills self-shipping box.
Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007 • Neon Sign • $395.00 US

CATWOMAN VINYL STATUE
By KOTOBUKIYA
Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC DIRECT once again brings the exquisite craftsmanship of KOTOBUKIYA to fans. A purr-fect companion statue to the previously released BATMAN and THE JOKER Vinyl Statues, this CATWOMAN VINYL STATUE is approximately 6"-7" long and is packaged in a 4-color window box. The CATWOMAN VINYL STATUE is manufactured to order!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007
Vinyl Statue • $69.99 US

SUPERGIRL VINYL STATUE
By KOTOBUKIYA
Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC DIRECT once again brings the exquisite craftsmanship of KOTOBUKIYA to fans. A companion piece to the previously released SUPERMAN Vinyl statue, the SUPERGIRL Vinyl Statue stands approximately 10" tall and is packaged in a 4-color window box. The SUPERGIRL VINYL STATUE is manufactured to order!
Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007
Vinyl Statue • $79.99 US

IRON GIANT STATUE
Based on the designs of Brad Bird
DC Direct reassembles the Iron Giant!
This multi-part statue is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain piece measuring approximately 4.5" tall x 10" wide x 4.75" deep for the main portion (Iron Giant head and shoulders), while the hand (with a miniature Hogarth attached) is a separate piece measuring 2.5" tall x 2" wide x 3" deep that can be positioned at any distance from the main piece. This impressive statue includes a blueprint of the Iron Giant with notes from creator Brad Bird and a 4-color certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue requires minimal assembly and is manufactured to order
Advance-solicited; on sale December 5, 2007 • Statue • $150.00 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ILLIDAN STORMRAGE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
America’s #1 selling PC game since 2004 continues its incredible entry into the collectible action figure arena with this ILLIDAN Deluxe Collector Figure from DC Unlimited. This figure is 6.5” tall with a wingspan of 11” — the total height of the figure is 13”!
Advance-solicited
On sale December 19, 2007
*Action Figures* PI

MARVEL HEROES

CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 - DIRECTOR’S CUT
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING
Go behind the scenes on one of the most important issues in Marvel history!
The events in CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 have been covered in news outlets nationwide, and this bonus edition brings you closer to the tragedy than ever before. Reprints CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 in its entirety and featuring Ed Brubaker’s complete script and other extras.
64 PGS./Rated T+…$4.99

CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES
Written by MARK MILLAR & PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN, RAMON BACKS & STEVE LEIBER
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Experience CIVIL WAR and it’s major tie-ins from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, FRON LINE and more in chronological order! The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? A conflict has been brewing, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother – and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships and families begin to fall apart. The crossover that rewrites the rules, CIVIL WAR stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! This issue reprints CIVIL WAR #1, and the “Embedded” and “Accused” stories from CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #1.
72 PGS./RATED T+…$4.99

HALO: UPRISING #1 (of 4)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV
The Eisner Award-winning team of superscribe Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Alex Maleev unleash an epic story of mankind's struggle against the alien threat of the Covenant. Picking up from the conclusion of blockbuster video game Halo 2, the must-read issue reveals how the Master Chief, while onboard a hostile ship headed towards Earth, is battling against Covenant forces! Intertwined with Master Chief's interstellar one-man-war is the saga of a great American city's rebellion and downfall, two disparate lives' collision and shared fate, and the Convenant's hunt for an ancient relic of untold power and value. With hope dwindling and the fate of humanity hanging by a thread, is there any chance for a future? Read this debut issue to start the journey into the Halo universe!
40 PGS./17 and Up ...$3.99
This comic book is based on a Mature-rated video game.
Microsoft, Bungie, the Bungie logo, Halo, the Halo logos, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox 360, the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries and are used under license from owner. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #6 (of 7)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by GREG LAND
Sketch Variant by JAE LEE
The Affiliation, the group comprised of Roland’s father and his forces, are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains. With the Old Ones’ weapons fired up by Hambry’s oil, the Affiliation will be wiped out—unless Roland Deschain—the Gunslinger—can intercede in time! It’s a story of love and betrayal from the heart of Mid-World, in this, the penultimate chapter in the first act of Roland’s tale. Plus—all the extras Dark Tower fans have come to expect!
48 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99
©2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #1 (of 6)
Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDER DUMAS)
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Alexander Dumas’ brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe…who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask—and put Philippe on the throne! It’s the start of an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you.
32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #2 (of 6)
Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON)
Penciled by MARIO GULLY
Cover by GREG HILDEBRANDT
With a treasure map in hand, young Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure—as a cabin boy! But en route, Jim learns—to his horror—that the crew of the ship is comprised of former allies of Flint…the very man whose treasure they seek! And these brigands are planning to take the treasure—and murder anyone who gets in their way.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS #3 (of 6)
Written by Roy Thomas (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY JAMES FENIMORE COOPER)
Penciled by Steve Kurth & Denis Medri
Cover by JELENA KEVIC DJURDJEVIC
The English are slaughtered at Fort William Henry and Alice is kidnapped by the Indian, Magua. Hawkeye and the Mohicans reach the ruined fort too late, and as they set out in pursuit of Alice, their canoes are tailed…by those of the ruthless Hurons! Plus, learn more of Hawkeye’s past in “Deerslayer!”
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

ULTIMATE MARVEL

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #44
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils and Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“SILVER SURFER”
The Silver Surfer has arrived on Earth and no force can defeat him. But he is merely the herald of one whose power defies description—one to whom universes are mere stepping stones...Psycho Man! Part 3 (of 5)
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #111
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MARK BAGLEY & STUART IMMONEN
Cover by MARK BAGLEY & RICHARD ISANOVE
50/50 Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN & RICHARD ISANOVE
The artistic baton is passed from longtime penciler Mark Bagley to stunning new ongoing artist Stuart Immonen, of Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Fantastic Four fame! Peter and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of Peter’s life. It’s a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you’ll never forget. And on the lighter side, we introduce the latest addition to the Spidey villains gallery—say hello to Ultimate Spot! We kid thee not.
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN #84
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
The X-Men are no more. Long live the X-Men! The man from the future, Bishop, completes his own team of mutants, ready to carry on the legacy of Charles Xavier. And their first task is to stop the attacks of the deadly Sentinels against their kind. And you’ll never guess who’s behind the attacks… or who the new
Ultimate X-Men are!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SPIDER-MAN

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #543
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by RON GARNEY
“Back in Black,” Part 5
Conclusion!
One bullet changed everything for Peter Parker. The black-clad Spider-Man has battered his way to the man who gave the kill order -- Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. the Kingpin. At his darkest hour, will Peter cross the line he swore he’d never cross? You won’t believe your eyes, True Believer.
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #22
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by TODD NAUCK
Cover by TODD NAUCK
A BACK IN BLACK extravaganza!! The deadly plans of Miss Arrow stand revealed and the friends of Peter Parker may not live to see another day.
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #39
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by LEE WEEKS
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Eddie Brock is a man consumed. By his cancer, by demons real and imagined, by his past as the deadly villain Venom. While his arch-foe Peter Parker and a group of his family and friends hold a séance conducted by Madame Web to try and reach the comatose May, Brock will set in motion a plan that will either redeem all his past wrongs or damn him to everlasting
suffering…Which will he choose?
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

SPIDER-MAN AND THE FANTASTIC FOUR #4 (of 4)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils and Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
Reed Richards is back, and so is someone else. And that someone is MAD. And not as charming as he was when we saw him last. Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four have figured out how to save the human race, but now they have to save the alien invaders as well!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

SPIDER-MAN FAIRY TALES #3 (of 4)
Written by C.B.CEBULSKI
Art and Cover by KEI KOBAYASHI
Spider-Man Fairy Tales continues with a retelling of Spider-Man's origin, fusing one of Marvel's most classic stories with a number of popular Japanese ghost stories and legends! After the death of his parents, a young Buddhist monk is taken in by his elderly aunt and uncle and has since enjoyed a peaceful life away from further pain and suffering in a secluded temple. But when an evil "tsuchigumo," or spider spirit, attacks and bites the young boy, he finds he's gained tremendous abilities which he must now use to save his temple from six sinister ghostly invaders who have come for his blood!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #10
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ
“CARNAGE!” Part 2 of 4
Caught in a war between Maria Hill and the Contessa Valentina Allegro De Fountaine, Spider-Girl must also battle the reborn Carnage who is targeting the students and facility of Midtown High as well as the Parker family! Guest-starring: Kaine and Darkdevil!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #20
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by DAVID HAHN
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Three little words set Mary Jane's world ablaze...and by page 22, Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again...again. And This Time, It's Personal.
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – STAR-LORD #1 (of 4)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by TIMOTHY GREEN
Cover by NIC KLEIN
Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with the war book that brings back cosmic cult faves from throughout the decades! Peter Quill is once again Star-Lord - - but what could possibly make him take on his former identity? And what brings together the motley crew that includes Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Mantis, Groot and Rocket Raccoon? Grab your blaster and say your prayers as Keith Giffen (ANNIHILATION) and soon-to-be star Timothy Green (Rush City) deliver a sci-fi twist on Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST-- – WRAITH #1 (of 4)
Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH
Art by KYLE HOTZ
Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
Annihilation: Conquest continues here -- with the introduction of a dark addition to Marvel's galaxy of sci-fi stars! Who is the haunted loner known as Wraith? What are his chilling powers, how did he get them, and what is the tragic quest that drives him? Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TV's Lost and Medium) and Kyle Hotz (ZOMBIE) dare you to ride with Marvel's new gothic gunslinger!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – QUASAR #1 (of 4)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by MIKE LILLY
Cover by MATT WILSON
Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with a fantasy quest for the key to the entire event! The new Quasar - - a.k.a. Phyla-Vell, daughter of Captain Marvel - - embarks on an epic journey that could bring an end to Conquest. What has happened to her home world? What classic foe of the Avengers is now hunting her? What is troubling her lover, Moondragon? Join the action as Wizard’s “2007 Writer to Watch” Christos Gage (UNION JACK) and Mike Lilly (Vampirella) introduce you to a sci-fi Joan of Arc determined to earn her legacy and save a galaxy!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

NOVA #4
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Annihilation: Conquest continues here -- as the Human Rocket zooms into the next sci-fi saga! Rich Rider stood toe to toe with Annihilus, but can the last remaining Nova Corps centurion face a foe that has an entire galaxy on lockdown? And what will happen when a man used to flying anywhere finds himself trapped with nowhere to run? Hang on tight as Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (ANNIHILATION: NOVA) and Sean Chen (IRON MAN) take you inside the next cosmic war!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

MARVEL HEROES

BLADE #11
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
It's the build-up to the climactic end of Blade's first year! And to celebrate, Marc Guggenheim and Howard Chakykin are unloading the series' first two-part story! What story could be so big it needed two issues to tell? Only the climactic encounter between Blade and his newly-discovered father! What is Blade's connection to an ancient vampire prophecy and how will it affect him forever? The answers begin here, true believer!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z: UPDATE #3
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, STUART VANDAL, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, ERIC J. MOREELS, AL SJOERDSMA, CHAD ANDERSON, RONALD BYRD, ANTHONY FLAMINI, STEVEN FAULKNER, MADISON CARTER, CHRIS BIGGS, DAVID WILTFONG
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
Do you think Death Metal is just a kind of music? Do you think the Zodiac Key belongs in your car's ignition? Did someone tell you that the Acts of Vengeance was a book in the Bible? Clear up your misconceptions with the latest OFFICIAL HANDBOOK! Featuring new characters who have never been covered before (Cobra, Crusader, Sabreclaw of MC2), characters from past editions receiving their first 21st-century entries (Batroc, Deathbird, Kid Colt, Klaw) and older characters who have never been covered at all ranging from the overlooked (Chrome of the New Universe, Gods of Mesopotamia, Masked Marauder) to the completely obscure (Geometer, Huntsman)! Plus, a major 5-page spotlight on the avenging son himself, Namor the Sub-Mariner! And don't forget Juggernaut, Shaman, And much, much more!
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS CLASSIC #2
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by MICHAEL OEMING
Cover by ART ADAMS
Stan and Jack bring you AVENGERS #2 in all its Hulk-out glory! Plus a bonus back-up story by Dwayne McDuffie and Mike Oeming featuring the INCREDIBLE HULK in a story of misunderstanding and mayhem! Don’t miss out, it’s only 3 bucks!
And check out that far-out Art Adams cover! It’s a gas!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #28
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by STEVE EPTING & MIKE PERKINS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
Meet the New Serpent Squad, their leader -- Sin, the daughter of the Red Skull! And now as the world still reels from the tragic assassination of Captain America, the Skull and his minions begin to put their plans into motion, to deadly effect! And as the Falcon and Nick Fury hunt for the Winter Soldier, new director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark, gets a message from beyond the grave...
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THE CHAMPIONS #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils and Cover by BARRY KITSON
Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
THE CHAMPIONS introduces the all-new and Los Angeles-based crown jewel in Tony Stark’s FIFTY-STATE INITIATIVE. A team of Stark-branded and created super heroes, these young actors, athletes and models are infused with tremendous powers and even more tremendous fame, reborn as the First Super Hero Team of Tomorrow™ -- THE CHAMPIONS. Here the same ol'-same ol' means hooking up at the Standard, drinks at SkyBar and a death-duel on Sunset Blvd. against some villain too stupid to realize that, in Hollywood, the good guys always win. The catch: you can be fired at any point along the way. And every inch of your life will be subjected to intense public scrutiny. And if you survive all that for a whole year, you'll face mandatory retirement. And there's no guarantee you'll live to see that retirement. If you had one year to save the world, what would you do?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

DAREDEVIL #99
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
It's the shocking conclusion of "TO THE DEVIL, HIS DUE" as the knife twists in Matt Murdock's back, and his life leaps off the rails once again. The villain who's been ripping Hell's Kitchen apart is revealed, as DD leaps into the fight of his life!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN’ JACK MURDOCK #2 (of 4)
Story by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO & ZEB WELLS
Script by ZEB WELLS
Art and Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
"The latest offering from the Marvel Knights line"
A failed boxer turned mob enforcer, Battlin’ Jack Murdock is living in an alcohol-soaked world where his fists are his only currency and his day job is filled with violence -- until the birth of his son Matt leads him on a path to redemption, that is. But when Jack finds out that integrity has a price – one that he just might not be able to pay -- can he stay away from the bottle? Or will a young Matt Murdock discover why they called his father Battlin' Jack?!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover Parental Advisory …$3.99

GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #6 (of 6)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Pencils and Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
It’s High noon Hell! Five inhuman riders rode out of the red fog and unleashed hell on the little town and its people -- five riders who came from the bowels of hell with blood in their eyes and their sights trained on the Spirit of Vengeance itself.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #1 (of 4)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Pencils and Cover by GURIHIRU
Jack Power has competition for B.M.O.C. of N.Y.C.'s P.S. 616 ... the new kid in school, FRANKLIN RICHARDS, Son of a Genius! But when two older kids swipe the gear of WIZARD and the TRAPSTER and target both Frank and Jack, the FF and Power Pack have to team up to stop the "Attack of the Super-Bullies!"
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

FANTASTIC FIVE #1 & 2 (of 5)
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by RON LIM
Covers by CLAYTON HENRY
“The Final DOOM!” Parts 1 & 2 of 5
As the Human Torch and Lyja discuss the merits of leaving the F5 to form their own team and Sharon Ventura returns to confront her ex-husband the Thing, the real Doctor Doom returns with cosmic-like power and a thirst for revenge on Reed Richards and the Sub-Mariner! Also starring the Invisible Woman, Psi-Lord and Kristoff--and cameos galore!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated A …$2.99 (each)

FANTASTIC FOUR #548
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Fantastic Four vs. Frightful Four—‘Nuff Said!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

IMMORTAL IRON FIST #8
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by DAVID AJA
Once a generation, the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven align on a plane far beyond the ken of mortal men. It is here that these cities send their Immortal Warriors to compete against one another in a combat tournament to end all tournaments…and it is here that Daniel Rand was spirited to in his darkest hour. Generations of mystical war traditions await their chance to prove they have the greatest kung fu…to THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

WORLD WAR HULK #2 (of 5)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The puny human "heroes" of Earth, including Reed Richards, Iron Man, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt, called the Hulk a monster and shot him into space. Now the Hulk has returned with a rage that knows no bounds—and he has a posse! Can the mightiest powerhouses of the Avengers stop the Hulk and his cadre of super-powered Warbound gladiators as they carve their path of mayhem through the concrete canyons of Manhattan? Can battling Ben Grimm and the rest of the Fantastic Four save Reed Richards from the Hulk's wrath? And what hope can She-Hulk have of calming her great green cousin's terrible rage?
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99