PREVIEWS VOL. XI #4 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE STAR SYSTEM SUMMER 2001 CATALOG The Star System Summer Catalog: more than 3,000 items; a cornucopia of comics and related merchandise, with everything from Aardvarks to X-Men… plus an expanded Toys section! NOTE: Due to the exceptionally large volume of product in the Star System, not all items will be pictured in the catalog. Catalog, 8.5x11, FC PI MEGA MANGA & MORE! #2 The Mega Manga & More! catalog will feature a massive selection of manga and anime-related products, from comics and books, to toys, models, cards, posters… and more! Samurai, alien teens, giant robots, magical sex-changing teens, cyborgs, monsters, demons, and many more await you within these pages! Go on — you know you want one! Catalog, 8.5x11, FC PI PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #5 (PREVIEWS VOL. XI #6) The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Previews Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the June 2001 catalog for August/September/October shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME XI #6 Previews is your ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. In it, you'll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. Everything you need in order to enjoy the comic book hobby is right here under one smashing cover! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, merchandise, and exclusive editorial content available nowhere else! Catalog, 8.5x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET VOLUME XI #6 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form publication! Use the order form to tally up your order and make sure that everything you want is accounted for! This issue ships in late May 2001 for items on sale in August 2001. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #6 Inside each issue of Previews Adult you'll find additional artwork and information not found in Previews. Plus, Previews Adult features editorial coverage of the adult industry — with its own Mature Readers news page! 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, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS DARK HORSE COMICS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ #1 (OF 3) by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA; cover by JOHN TOTLEBEN His name is Daniel Osbourne, but we know him as Oz, friend to the slayer, Buffy Summers, and victim of a terrible curse. Every time the moon is full, Oz transforms into a bloodthirsty werewolf. On a quest to conquer the beast within, Oz journeys to Tibet in search of a monk called Shantou, who could possibly teach him to control his darker half. With the aid of a beautiful Chinese demon-girl, Oz manages to find Shantou — who he must now save from a force of unspeakable evil. This three-part thriller is brought to you by the most prolific of Buffy authors, Christopher Golden, and Buffy newcomer, Logan Lubera (Outlaw 7). On sale July 18 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Totleben cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #1 (OF 8) by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE and ANDY OWENS You've never seen a world like this, and neither has she. She's Melaka Fray, a beautiful, young girl that's about to meet her destiny, whether she wants to or not. In the future, the world is a manmade, hopeless hell. Add to that vampires, demons and other grim, supernatural threats that cower in shadows and skulk late-night streets. When the forces of darkness come calling, Fray will be transformed from street urchin of a disposable society to its only savior. And, heaven help her if she fails. Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, makes his comics debut with this epic, new, eight-issue series! This is Whedon's comic writing debut, and ONLY DARK HORSE HAS HIM! Don't miss this visionary series by one of the hottest creative talents in or out of comics! On sale June 6 FC, 32pg (1 of 8) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES:THE HUMAN WAR #1 (OF 3) AND TP by IAN EDGINTON, PACO MEDINA, and JUAN VLASCO; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Several decades after human astronaut Leo Davidson's adventure on the ape world, ape society has been torn apart from within by a horrible civil war that's erupted between ape rebels advocating human integration and the fearful but powerful ape regime. Is the ape Seneca and his scattered but loyal followers of humans and apes enough to defeat the charismatic Shiva and her imposing ape army? The conflict has reached a bloody stalemate. But Shiva has a deadly secret that will end the war…and wipe out mankind! After all, the only good human is a dead human! Issue #1 (of 3) On sale June 6 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Campbell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Trade paperback On sale July 18 SC, 72pg, FC . . . $9.95 PLANET OF THE APES MOVIE ADAPTATION (ONE-SHOT) by SCOTT ALLIE and DAVID FABBRI; features a photo cover In the year 2029, astronaut/pilot Leo Davidson is in for an adventure — and a nightmare — unlike anything else. While conducting vital research in space on apes enhanced with human DNA, the crew of the starship Oberon investigates a strange anomaly. Pericles — one of the genetically enhanced chimps trained as a pilot by Leo — is given the task of investigating the odd occurrence in a prototype space pod. When Pericles disappears, Leo disregards all orders and heads out to find his friend. Once caught in the grip of the anomaly, Leo is pulled into a time and place that he could never imagine...the PLANET OF THE APES! What he experiences there is almost beyond his belief: a world where gorillas and chimps are the dominant species... a world where humans struggle to survive in the wild beneath the heel of ape rule. With the help of a sympathetic chimpanzee activist named Ari, Leo leads the effort to evade the advancing gorilla army led by the sinister Thade. And maybe, just maybe, Leo will make it back home...if he survives the war he's started. On sale July 18 FC, 56pg (one-shot) . . . $6.95 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: GOTTERDAMMERUNG #1 (OF 4) (Dark Horse Maverick title) adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL P. Craig Russell's stunning saga of the Norse gods and heroes nears its conclusion with Gotterdammerung: The Twilight of the Gods, the final arc in The Ring of the Nibelung series. The unique cast of characters — gods, heroes, and monsters — are brought together by their various schemes and betrayals, leading to the explosive climax. Siegfried gives his Ring of the Nibelung to his beloved Valkyrie and goes out into the world, setting events in motion to bring the curtain down on the heavens and earth. On sale June 13 FC, 32 pg (1 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 THE GROO LIBRARY TP (Dark Horse Maverick title) created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER What's a guy who barely knows how to read doing with his own library? Even he couldn't resist the four classic (i.e., reprint) Groo tales collected in this handsome volume, including the acclaimed tale of "Rufferto Reverie" — the grand fantasy of Groo's constant canine. As usual, the Eisner-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier make a buck (but not much more) recycling old stories for your pleasure. On sale July 4 FC, 96 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS ACTIONS SPEAK #6 (OF 6) (Dark Horse Maverick title) created, written, & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS A picture may be worth a thousand words, but this latest offering from legendary Mad cartoonist Sergio Aragonés is guaranteed to leave you speechless. Don't bother to adjust the sound — there is none! Just page after page of the greatest sight gags from the master of the form. It's 25 outrageous spanking new strips, featuring brilliant insights into the funniest aspects of human nature. Like this! On sale June 13 b&w, 24pg (6 of 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 HELLBOY: CONQUEROR WORM #2 (OF 4) (Dark Horse Maverick title) created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA At Hunte Castle final preparations are made for the arrival of the conqueror worm. Roger the Homunculus teams with Lobster Johnson (who may or may not be alive) to battle a laboratory full of mechanical corpses, while Hellboy is tortured by a big Nazi gorilla. On sale June 13 FC, 32 pg (2 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #49 (Dark Horse Maverick title) created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Usagi is one well-traveled, long-eared ronin rabbit, and his reputation gets around. In this issue, three peasants at a country inn trade tales of the samurai master. One, a merchant's assistant, needed a bodyguard to help him transport his master's money from one city to another in the middle of the winter; the second, a fishmonger, tells the story of a time when his business was threatened by yakuza in the spring; and the third, a would-be robber, spins a summer story about the first time he lay in wait for a potential victim. Three stories for "Three Seasons." Usagi really knows how to leave an impression! On sale June 20 b&w, 24pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #36 Who doesn't love the month of June? School's out, summer is here, and Dark Horse Extra #36 has some kick ass strips to celebrate! This issue we launch not one but two new strips. Can't wait for the July 27, 2001 release of Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes? No problem! Check out part one of an exclusive strip previewing our upcoming series and adaptation! Bored with reruns of your favorite WB shows? Need a fix of Joss Whedon's savvy pen? How about a brand-new Angel strip scribed by the man himself? Check out this awesome lead-in to Whedon's four-issue stint on the Angel comic series beginning this Fall! Speaking of Fall titles, keep your eye out for Logan Lubera's Outlaw 7 series! In the meantime, take a sneak peek at the art in this month's poster! Plus get caught up on the action as our Star Wars strip continues. All this, plus the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse June title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Don't miss it! On sale June 6 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI GREEN LANTERN VERSUS ALIENS TP by RON MARZ, RICK LEONARDI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by ERIC KOHLER A battle beyond the stars didn't end quite as imagined. Legendary cosmic guardian and former Green Lantern Hal Jordan has unknowingly left a horrific legacy to the future. When Hal vowed to respect all life, he probably wasn't thinking of the nasty, acid-dripping, murdering Aliens — and because he spared these vile creatures, he doomed the lives of countless others years later. Now it's up to current GL Kyle Rayner and the remnants of the defunct Green Lantern Corp. to clean up the mess made by his predecessor. But Kyle is still struggling with the mantle of Green Lantern that he's inherited. Further, he's struggling with the definition of heroism in a day and age when Hal's nobility is all too rare. What Kyle's about to experience in the darkest regions of space will change him forever...if it doesn't kill him first. Collects the four-issue mini-series. Co-published with DC Comics. On sale July 25 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 THE LONE GUNMEN #1 by BOB FINGERMAN and PAUL LEE; cover by PAUL LEE From Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files, comes a new batch of intrigue and suspense with a few familiar faces and an altogether unfamiliar tone. When Mulder needed the real dirt, the conspiracy behind the conspiracies, these are the guys he turned to, and now they're on their own, facing down government corruption and corporate greed wherever it threatens the American way. A zany spinoff from one of the greatest sci-fi and suspense series of all time, The Lone Gunmen comes to comics in this special one-shot by celebrated cartoonist Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage) and brilliant painter Paul Lee (Marvel's Amazing Fantasy and Vertigo's Dreaming). On sale May 30 FC, 32pg (Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 THE TENTH: RESURRECTED #3 by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO; cover by ROMANO Epseranza flees from sure death at the hands of Darkk's evil beings only to find another evil below the surface of Darkklon. An evil cult that survives underneath the wreckage of the old Darkklon complex in Springdale that believes that Rhazes Darkk is the Earth's true savior. But Esperanza finds more than just a rag-tag gang of followers...she find's a human, but barely-alive, Victor. Rhazes Darkk has finally what he wants. All ten elements to create life for his extinct alien race and the U.S. Government are his biggest allies! Find out why! On sale June 13 FC, 32pg (Cover A) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Cover B) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #34 by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS The gang finally discovers the secret of the Sunnydale infestation, and the bug hunt comes to a stunning conclusion as Buffy faces off against a mad scientist, a gazillion nasty creepy-crawlies, and their Queen! All this and more girl trouble for Giles! Artists Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel serve up a whole lot of bug guts as scribes Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe conclude the ickiest Buffy event ever. So grab a can of repellant, light some citronella candles, and get ready for a stomping good time. On sale June 27 FC, 32pg (Richard/Russell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TP by DOUG PETRIE, CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, CLIFF RICHARDS, CHRISTIAN ZANIER, and others The largest Buffy collection ever! "Food Chain" presents such landmarks in buffy's comics history as T.V. scribe Doug Petrie's first comics story, "Bad Dog," drawn by the notorious Ryan (The Spectre) Sook; Christian (Rising Stars) Zanier's first two-part Buffy tale; and Chris Golden and Tom Sniegoski's first Buffy collaboration, from the 1999 Buffy Annual. Also presented here is the unforgettable "Double Cross," Doug Petrie's epilogue to Buffy's third season, dealing with the night Angel left Sunnydale once and for all. These stories span three years of Buffy's history, taking us through the breakup with Angel, and into the college years. On sale July 11 SC, 168pg, FC . . . $16.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #13 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS America's favorite multi-manga mag marches on with a brand-new feature by award-winning What's Michael? creator Makoto Kobayashi, Club 9! She's cute. She's a barrel of fun. She's irrepressible. She's Haruo, and now she's leaving her little farm town, her boyfriend, and her loony family for college in the big city. Before she leaves, she makes a pledge that she'll remain true to her boyfriend, despite all the temptations a big city can throw at her. Plus, our other regular features continue: Seraphic Feather (Sunao and Kei versus a killer from the stars!), Shadow Star (Shiina comes face to face with the wicked Satomi!), What's Michael? (More adventures of poor, confused Bear the dog!), and 3x3 Eyes (Yakumo versus the Sanjiyan for control of Pai!). On sale June 27 FOR MATURE READERS b&w, 128pg . . . $4.99 STILL AVAILABLE SUPER MANGA BLAST! #1-9 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES #1—b&w, 128pg (STAR11271) $4.95 #2—b&w, 128pg (STAR11272) $4.95 #3—b&w, 128pg (STAR11273) $4.95 #4—b&w, 128pg (STAR11386) $4.95 #5—b&w, 128pg (STAR11866) $4.95 #6—b&w, 128pg (JUL000055) $4.95 #7—b&w, 128pg (SEP000037) $4.99 #8—b&w, 128pg (OCT000059) $4.99 #9—b&w, 128pg (NOV000039) $4.99 ************************* THE DIRTY PAIR: SIM HELL REMASTERED #2 (OF 4) by ADAM WARREN In the midst of an employee evaluation gone horribly awry, the Dirty Pair struggle with a series of increasingly nightmarish virtual-reality scenarios. From outer space to the ocean depths to the infinity of cyberspace, can Kei and Yuri survive the simulated (but still lethal) terrors of the apocalyptic "Nanoclysm"? In addition to all-new front and back cover art, this issue also features new, never-before-seen Dirty Pair artwork by writer/artist Adam Warren (Gen 13, Battle Chasers) and friends! On sale June 6 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V #9 (OF 11) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Who's Jim Max? If it wasn't for the mysterious Max, Rally wouldn't have been following Bean, Misty wouldn't have tried to break into Bean's car, and now Misty wouldn't be naked in the back of a bad guy's van, with Rally and Bean in hot pursuit down the streets of Chicago! Jim Max is the key to the mystery, and what none of our heroes know yet is that the bad guys have Jim Max in the bag — literally! On sale June 20 FOR MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (9 of 11) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS! PART X #5: HAND IN HAND part 2 (of 2) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS A drunk Belldandy has magically glued her hand to her boyfriend Keiichi's hand! Not the best potions or worst machines that the goddesses Urd and Skuld can come up with can pull these two hands apart…and Keiichi's just beginning to notice there might be some benefits to being linked to the most beautiful goddess on earth! It's bath time! But what if their friends wake up from their hangovers and notice the consequences of a drunk goddess's rampage of kindness…? Find out in this special, full- length story — with no ads! On sale June 27 b&w, 40pg (2 of 2) . . . $3.50 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: THE POETRY OF THE GRAVE TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by FRANK MILLER and LYNN VARLEY The #1-selling graphic-novel sensation continues! The Lone Wolf and his cub, father and son, are separated by the hatred of the Yagyu — and the path to togetherness is lined with blood and honor. As Ogami continues his search for little Daigoro, he must battle deadly Yagyu assassins and aspiring, cocky samurai. He prepares to give them a taste of his blade… Meanwhile, Daigoro visits a crazed old woman living under a bridge, and teaches her a valuable lesson. In these and other stories in this volume, Lone Wolf and Cub continue to unlock the mystery of the Yagyu, one step closer to the truth behind his quest for vengeance. Prepare for more legendary action, in a handy size that fits in your back pocket! On sale July 25 FOR MATURE READERS SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF & CUB RELISTS STARS OF THE MONTH LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 296pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: SHISHOGAN EYES TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634) . . . $9.95 ******************** GUNSMITH CATS: RALLY AND MINNIE MAY ACTION FIGURES Rally Vincent and Minnie May — the gun-slinging, bounty hunting duo from Kenichi Sonoda's Gunsmith Cats have been brought to life in some serious kick-ass action figures. From the hang of Rally's leather jacket, to the tiny perfect hand grenades that fit into Minnie May's holster, these action figures perfectly capture each detail of their respective characters and are approved by Kenichi Sonoda himself! Each figure comes packaged with their weapons of choice. Rally sports a Beretta, sniper rifle, and her trademark CZ-75. Minnie May is decked out with an array of grenades, a machine gun, and two small handguns. Each figure sold separately. On sale September 12 Rally Vincent—Figure $14.99 Minnie May—Figure $14.99 POP-OUT PEOPLE™ The Simpsons! Futurama! Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Planet of the Apes! Now you can have all the coolest characters from each of these amazing Fox television shows and movies for your own. It's amazingly simple and fun! Pop-Out PeopleTM are sets of printed art of each character that you POP out from a single sheet, put 'em on their bases, and stand em up in front of cool scenery. Arrange these on your desk, dashboard, computer, bookshelf, or wherever you need some fun. Each element is printed on both sides in full color, and each set comes with its' own custom 2- sided diorama. Collect 'em all. On sale June 27 The Simpsons—Pop-Out People $2.99 Futurama—Pop-Out People $2.99 Buffy the Vampire Slayer—Pop-Out People $2.99 DARK HORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS Dark Horse is rolling out a whole slew of freshly designed tees over the next few months. We got an idea to crank out something just a little different from your average shirt, something with a little edge, and they're coming your way. SOCK MONKEY T-SHIRTS Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey appeals to all ages, so we've designed a slew of styles for all monkey-minds and bodies. Mr. Crow's in there, too. Wear them and behold you will become an even more charming member of the species. On sale June 20 Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/Lavender/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/White/Adult/S-L…$17.99 Dancing Monkey/Babydoll/Black/Adult/S-L…$17.99 Dancing Monkey/Plain Tee/Sand/Adult/S-XL…$17.99 Dancing Monkey/Plain Tee/Sand/Adult/XXL…$19.99 Sock Monkey side shot/Plain Tee/White/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Sock Monkey side shot /Plain Tee/White/Adult/M-L…$17.99 Sock Monkey side shot /Plain Tee/White/Adult/XXL…$19.99 Mr. Crow/Plain Tee/White/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Mr. Crow/Plain Tee/White/Adult/M-XL…$17.99 Mr. Crow/Plain Tee/White/Adult/XXL…$19.99 ADAM WARREN'S DIRTY PAIR T-SHIRTS Who can resist Adam Warren's Dirty Pair? Those beautiful cybernetic babes Kei and Yuri, those stunning graphics, the charms of chrome, gear, and manga…the Dirty Pair were made to wear. On sale June 20 Kei and Yuri/Plain Tee/White/Youth/S-XL…$17.99 Kei and Yuri/Ringer Tee/White&Black/Adult/M-XL…$17.99 Kei and Yuri/Ringer Tee/White&Black/Adult/XXL…$19.99 Kei & Yuri w/flower/Plain Tee/White/Youth/S-XL…$17.99 Kei & Yuri w/flower/Ringer Tee/White&Black/Adult/M-XL…$17.99 Kei & Yuri w/flower/Ringer Tee/White&Black/Adult/XXL…$19.99 Kei w/logo/Babydoll/White/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Kei w/logo/Spaghetti Strap Tank/White/Adult/S-L…$17.99 Yuri w/logo/Babydoll/White/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Yuri w/logo/Spaghetti Strap Tank/White/Adult/S-L…$17.99 STAR WARS #31: THE HUNT FOR AURRA SING 4 (OF 4) by TIM TRUMAN, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by JON FOSTER On a dangerous jungle planet, the Dark Woman is shot and wounded while Aurra Sing seeks to kill her next mark — the corrupt senator, Tikkes. The three Jedi who stand in her way, Adi Gallia, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and A'Sharad Hett, attempt to defend the remnants of the senator's suspicious Quarren expedition, rescue the Dark Woman, and bring Aurra Sing to justice before she carries out another assassination! Sing is pleased with this chance to add to her lightsaber collection while completing another deadly job! When confronted by Sing, will A'Sharad Hett succumb to his darkest desires and ultimately seek vengeance for the murder of his father? Will three Jedi be enough to take down this heartless warrior? "The Hunt for Aurra Sing" concludes with this exciting finale! On sale June 27 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — A NEW HOPE #2 (OF 4) by CHRIS WARNER, DREW JOHNSON, and JIM ROYAL; cover by TONY HARRIS Welcome to a Star Wars you never imagined, a Star Wars shattered, a Star Wars where the possibilities are ENDLESS! In a timeline altered by tragedy, Luke Skywalker valiantly attacks the Death Star, yet his torpedoes miss their mark! This one act has incredible ramifications on the entire Star Wars universe, as the Death Star maintains its deadly power, Leia becomes Darth Vader's prisoner again, and Luke narrowly escapes a barrage of TIE fighters to explore the strange surface of Dagobah with Han Solo and Chewbacca! The Rebellion's hopes for freedom are crushed, and the Emperor takes the planet Coruscant as his Imperial Throneworld. These are just a few of the massive changes in store for the Star Wars universe in the "Infinities" series! On sale June 6 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. SITH #3 (OF 6) by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON War rages on the battle torn planet of Ruusan. Tomcat and his cousin Bug finally reach the Jedi camp only to find that things aren't quite as they expected. The glorious Jedi Knights from the folktales Tomcat used to listen to weren't so common, so... human. And to make matters worse Tomcat's other cousin, Rain, is still lost in the wilds of Ruusan. As hopes flicker in the Jedi camp, there is conflict in the ranks of the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness. Lord Kaan and Darth Bane clash over how to conduct the Sith campaign -- indicating signs of greater trouble to come! Don't miss out on this third chapter in one of the most exciting Star Wars series of the year! On sale June 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 6) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS TALES #8 featuring KIA ASAMIYA, ANDI WATSON, HENRY GILROY, JOHN OSTRANDER, RYAN KINNAIRD and others; cover by KIA ASAMIYA In the days of yore, after a long day of hunting and gathering, people would gather around the fire as a wise old man who looked something like a turtle wearing a bearskin would amaze them with stories of adventure and wonder. Unfortunately, we are no longer hunter/gatherers and no one is sure where the old guy in the bearskin has gone off to... So, we turn instead to the wise and entertaining Star Wars Tales #8! Its stories featuring Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Villie, and C-3PO help us to remember the important things in life like diversity and tolerance. On sale June 13 FC, 64pg (Asamiya cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — REDEMPTION TP by KEVIN J. ANDERSON, CHRIS GOSSETT, and ANDREW PEPOY; cover by ALEXANDER MCDANIEL Ten years after the Sith War, the Dark Lord of the Sith's chief lieutenant, Ulic Qel-Droma has been stripped of his Force powers and has isolated himself in a distant corner of the galaxy, trying to escape from a life he would rather forget. But his past is about to catch up with him as he is tracked down by Vima, the daughter of Nomi Sunrider, the woman who blinded Ulic to the Force. Vima seeks a teacher and Ulic sees in her a chance at redemption. Unfortunately, Vima's disappearance draws attention and the search party sent to look for her includes a vicious Jedi seeking revenge upon Ulic for killing her mate. Collecting the four-issue mini-series. On sale July 25 SC, 112pg, FC . . . $14.95 DARK HORSE/DYNAMIC FORCES VARIANT EDITIONS JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY#1 LIMITED EDITION GOLD FOIL COVER Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and Angel, has created a new world for his fans to follow and enjoy! To commemorate, we're creating a limited gold foil edition! Don't miss out on the new tales as spun by the master of viscious vampires! Dynamic Forces gold foil edition, FC, 32pg, limited to 2,500 copies. . . $10.00 Dynamic Forces gold foil edition, FC, 32pg, signed by Joss Whedon, limited to 500 copies . . . $59.99 PLANET OF THE APES #1 LIMITED EDITION GOLD FOIL PHOTO COVER The smash hit of the summer has a sequel, but you won't see it in the theatres! Coming your way from Dark Horse Comics and Dynamic Forces is the limited edition alternate photo gold foil cover! Dynamic Forces gold foil Photo edition, FC, 32pg, limited to 2,500 copies. . . $10.00 Dynamic Forces gold foil Photo edition, FC, 32pg, signed by Ian Edginton, limited to 500 copies . . . $29.99 LONE GUNMAN #1 LIMITED EDITION PHOTO COVER When Mulder needed the real dirt, the conspiracy behind the conspiracies, these are the guys he turned to. Now they're on their own, facing down government corruption and corporate greed wherever it threatens the American way. Dynamic Forces limited edition photo cover, FC, 32pg, limited to 2,500 copies. . . $6.99 Dynamic Forces limited edition photo cover, FC, 32pg, signed by Paul Lee, limited to 500 copies . . . $19.99 *************************** DC COMICS OUR WORLDS AT WAR!: "Prelude to War" This summer, the DC Universe is shaken to its core, with one hero — Superman — pushed to his limit as Earth becomes embroiled in a galactic war against a seemingly unstoppable enemy. President Lex Luthor faces the greatest challenge of any president in history, doing whatever it takes to rally Earth against unimaginable odds. Death is inevitable in war, and Superman loses more than one ally before the dust settles in August. But how much will he lose of himself? "Our Worlds at War" is a 3-month-long history-in-the-making event spanning June to August that brings the DC Universe to its knees, with the main action unfolding in the four Superman titles. Over the course of three months, the devastation spreads into the rest of the DC Universe in ten extra-length, self-contained Specials (featuring covers by Jae Lee in his first work for the DCU), and an issue of Secret Files. Imperiex, a being who commits cosmic genocide, is the first to strike while forging alliances in the war — alliances so surprising they can't be revealed here. What we can tell you is that there are more players involved than anyone realizes, and that the destruction wrought upon the DC Universe mounts each month. June ("Prelude to War") finds the Man of Steel and other heroes facing the first strike which results in major devastation. In July ("All-Out War"), the battle is in full swing and more than one hero falls. Finally, in August ("Casualties of War") the ultimate threat is revealed, and the aftermath leaves the DCU forever changed. All the Superman titles involved in the war, the ten Specials and the Secret Files carry a special "Our Worlds at War" icon and/or trade dress, making it easy to identify participating books. Readers can approach "Our Worlds at War" any number of ways: reading all the Superman titles only, any one or more of the Specials, or all the books that cross over. Readers may use the checklist on this page as a "reading order" to follow the war, though there is no "official" order to the books. Some issues of regular ongoing DCU books also tie into this event (carrying a condensed, modified version of the trade dress) — and while they enhance the overall story, these issues are not essential to understanding the war. They do, however, reflect the involvement of other DCU characters and show the effects a war of this magnitude might have on their lives. THE WAR HITS THE FOLLOWING TITLES IN JUNE: (* denotes a tie-in issue that will not carry the "Our Worlds at War" trade dress) In stores June 6: ? SUPERMAN #171 ? GREEN LANTERN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 In stores June 13: ? ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593 ? BATMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 In stores June 20: ? SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115 ? YOUNG JUSTICE: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 ? *SUPERBOY #89 In stores June 27: ? ACTION COMICS #780 ? SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Secret Files #1 ? *SUPERGIRL #59 ? *WONDER WOMAN #171 SUPERMAN: "Our Worlds At War" The hero most involved in "Our Worlds at War" is Superman, as the 3-month-long war presents the Man of Steel with a threat that's been hinted at in the Superman books for over a year. Superman is about to enter an arena that defies his ideals as well as tests them — and it's a question of whether he can survive with those ideals intact. Before the war ends, Superman faces one of the most difficult struggles of his heroic career. In SUPERMAN #171 (written by Jeph Loeb with art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Cam Smith), the vanished planet Pluto reemerges and Superman must investigate. But he soon finds himself battling…the Fatal Five? Meanwhile, President Luthor has a close encounter with an alien woman who brings portents of destruction. Will the President listen or will it be a day that lives in infamy? In ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593 (written by Joe Casey with art by Mike Wieringo & José Marzan, Jr. and cover by Wieringo & Terry Austin), a new Suicide Squad, led by the Elite's Manchester Black (introduced in ACTION COMICS #775), faces off against the Man of Steel. Why is this extremely dangerous criminal now working for the government, and what is the Squad's true suicide mission? With SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115 (written by Mark Schultz with art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen), the entire population of Metropolis is abducted by aliens. Now Clark Kent, without revealing his Superman identity, must wage a battle for freedom against his captors. But the identity of the abductors and what is to come result in shocking consequences for all! Then, in ACTION COMICS #780 (written by Joe Kelly with art and cover by Kano & Marlo Alquiza), a man who has tried to kill Superman in the past now is out to start a World War as his band of marauders (Ignition, Kancer and Faora) begins to level Berlin. The Man of Steel confronts his new foe in a destructive fight that can end only with more death! Finally, in SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Secret Files #1, we learn how the destructive force known as Imperiex began to wreak havoc on untold numbers of worlds (written by Marv Wolfman & Jeph Loeb with art by Yvel Guichet & Dexter Vines). We also discover the menace of the Earthbound despot known as General Zod (written by Joe Kelly with art by Alberto Saichann). Plus, the D.E.O.'s Agent Chase explores Earth's readiness for battle (written by D. Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Yannick Paquette & Mick Gray); and Profile Pages focus on Earth's allies and enemies, as well as the incredible technology used in the fight for survival. Three other DC titles tie into the war in June (again, not featuring the full war trade dress): In SUPERGIRL #59, the Girl of Steel awakens in the aftermath of some major devastation. Is this only the beginning of things much worse to come? Meanwhile, in SUPERBOY #89, the Kid learns that a war is brewing, and that the U.S. government plans on turning thousands of proto-clones into Guardians to join the fight! Then in WONDER WOMAN #171, the Amazon Princess comes face-to-face with an old adversary as the war begins. But a new person now bears the name of this villainess…someone near and dear to Diana's heart. All Superman titles and WONDER WOMAN #171 are 32-page issues edited by Eddie Berganza with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Secret Files is a 64-page one-shot coedited by Mike McAvennie and Ivan Cohen with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. SUPERBOY #89 and SUPERGIRL #59 are 32-page issues edited by McAvennie with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. OUR WORLDS AT WAR SPECIALS In June, the first three of ten extra-sized, self-contained Specials (all featuring covers by Jae Lee) explore the initial effects of "Our Worlds at War" upon the DC Universe, as many forces mass against the heroes and citizens of Earth. Those who read the ongoing books featuring the characters in these Specials will want to read these too, as events in some of these Specials affect the ongoing books in months to come. In GREEN LANTERN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 (written by Judd Winick with art by Dale Eaglesham & Rodney Ramos), Green Lantern has his hands full trying to put something in the place of the missing planet Pluto, and dealing with the return of Green Lantern's greatest enemy, Sinestro! Then, in BATMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 (written by Ed Brubaker with art by Stefano Gaudiano), the Dark Knight investigates what appears to be a government cover-up regarding a mysterious crash-site in downtown Gotham. Meanwhile, the animosity between President Luthor and Bruce Wayne reaches fever pitch, setting the stage for an upcoming storyline in the Batman titles. Finally, in YOUNG JUSTICE: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 (written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning with art by Todd Nauck & Lanning), the Young Justice kids find themselves plucked from our time by the Linear Men and "drafted" to the future in order to stop a "Renegade Consciousness" from disrupting the timestream. But this "Consciousness" is desperately trying to stop the more menacing Imperiex! So whom should the YJ kids stop? Look for the following Specials in July: JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, NIGHTWING: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, JSA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, and WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. Then catch three more Specials in August: THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 and WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. GREEN LANTERN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 and BATMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 are 48-page one- shots edited by Bob Schreck with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. each. YOUNG JUSTICE: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 is a 48- page one-shot edited by Eddie Berganza with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. BIZARRO COMICS HC What do you get when you mix some of the most innovative comics creators of today with the bright, shiny super- heroes of the DC Universe? You get…BIZARRO COMICS, of course! BIZARRO COMICS is an ambitious and massive 240-page hardcover with a cover price of only $29.95 U.S. Sporting a cover by Eightball creator Dan Clowes, BIZARRO COMICS features the strangest, most subversive interpretations of DC's classic super-hero characters you've ever seen — including the Eisner Award-winning short story "Letitia Lerner, Superman's Babysitter" by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. The bizarreness begins in a bookend story written by editor/writer Chris Duffy and illustrated by Stephen DeStefano ('MAZING MAN, HERO HOTLINE), where the lovable, mischievous imp from the 5th Dimension — Mr. Mxyzptlk — is in over his head. The 5th Dimension is being threatened by a pair of aliens who thrive on competition, and they force Mxy to pick one champion to represent himself — so the imp seeks out the greatest hero he knows: Superman! Unfortunately the Man of Steel isn't available, and the imp must ultimately settle on...Bizarro — whose logic and awareness is so screwed up that he has no idea what a "hero" is or how to act like one. For inspiration, Mxyzptlk shows Superman's "imperfect duplicate" a bunch of super-hero comics. But Bizarro doesn't like what he sees, and decides to make his own… These "comics" — starring numerous super-heroes of the DCU — fill out the bulk of this one-of-a-kind hardcover, featuring work from the best and brightest of the independent and small press comics scene. Contributors include Jessica Abel (Artbabe), Kyle Baker (YOU ARE HERE), Greg Benton (Hummingbird), Ariel Bordeaux (No Love Lost), Ivan Brunetti (Schizo), Eddie Campbell (From Hell), Dave Cooper (Weasel), Mark Crilley (Akiko), Jef Czekaj (R2D2 is an Indy Rocker), Evan Dorkin (Milk & Cheese, SUPERMAN & BATMAN: WORLD'S FUNNEST), Hunt Emerson, Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage), Ellen Forney (I Was Seven in '77), Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma), Sam Henderson (Magic Whistle), Dylan Horrocks (THE NAMES OF MAGIC), John Kerschbaum (The Wiggly Reader), Chip Kidd (designer of Jimmy Corrigan: Smartest Kid on Earth), James Kochalka (Monkey Vs. Robot), Jason Little (Jack's Luck Run's Out), Pat McKeown, Andy Merrill, Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Paul Pope (HEAVY LIQUID, THB), Brian Ralph (Cave-In), Jay Stephens (Land of Nod), Craig Thompson (Goodbye, Chunky Rice), Andi Watson (Skeleton Key), Bill Wray (The Ren & Stimpy Show), and many, many more! So will Bizarro be the right champion for Mxyzptlk? Judging by the "comics" he produces, it's anyone's guess! BIZARRO COMICS is a 240-page hardcover edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $29.95 U.S. GEN13: LONDON * NEW YORK * HELL COLLECTION and GEN13 #66 Before PLANETARY‚ before THE AUTHORITY‚ WildStorm Productions set celebrated writer Warren Ellis loose on everyone's favorite Gen-Active teens, and teamed him up with popular artist Steve Dillon (PREACHER, Punisher) just for kicks! Now this winning collaboration can be seen in GEN13: LONDON * NEW YORK * HELL, a 64-page collection reprinting GEN13 ANNUAL #1 and GEN13 BOOTLEG ANNUAL #1 that shows you why you should never plan a trip with the kids from Gen13! When Fairchild, Freefall, Grunge, Rainmaker, and Burnout travel to see the sights of London, they're not quite prepared for the fog, the bizarre pub, the weird freaks in the pub, the secret military industrial complex hidden in the pub by the freaks…you get the idea. So how about a trip to New York? Well, with a rogue cop trying to arrest the new love of Roxy's life, that doesn't seem much better. Maybe you should just stay put and read about their adventures from the safety and comfort of your home? Also in June, things are about to get out of control as we bring you GEN13 #66 — an "all-subplot" issue entitled "Meanwhile…" And for an extra special treat, we've brought in eight superstar guest artists to help illustrate Adam Warren's story: Jim Lee (WILDC.A.T.S./DIVINE RIGHT), J. Scott Campbell (DANGER GIRL), Whilce Portacio (X-Force, WETWORKS), Lee Bermejo (SUPERMAN/ GEN13), Brian Stelfreeze (GEN-ACTIVE), Terry Dodson (HARLEY QUINN), Rick Mays (Kabuki Agents, ARSENAL), and Kaare Andrews (GEN13 ANNUAL 2000)! GEN13 #66 features eight different scenes starring the Gen13 teens (as well as their Gen-Active friends and enemies) at work and play, while weaving several mysterious plot threads that will be whoppin' the Gen13 kids upside their heads in the months to come. GEN13: LONDON * NEW YORK * HELL is 64-page collection from WildStorm Productions edited by John Layman, arriving in comic-book stores June 6 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. GEN13 #66 is a 32-page WildStorm Productions issue edited by Jeff Mariotte, arriving in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE AUTHORITY #23 The old Authority is gone. A new Authority has taken its place. Welcome to a new era for the WildStorm Universe. Last year's most talked-about book returns with this year's most talked-about storyline! THE AUTHORITY #23 begins "Transfer of Power," a 4-part story arc by writer Tom Peyer (DC 2000, HOURMAN) with art and covers by Dustin Nguyen (JET) & Richard Friend (STEAMPUNK), interrupting the "Brave New World" arc that began in THE AUTHORITY #22 because…well, the new Authority felt like it. At the end of #22, most of the original team was trashed by a new team composed of members with very familiar looks, but sporting all-new code names. Government sponsored and approved, focus-group tested, ethnically and politically diverse, the new Authority plays by a different rule book. They are the keepers of the new world order, and pity anyone dumb enough to stand in their way. Upon the completion of "Transfer of Power," "Brave New World" resumes with THE AUTHORITY #27, finishing the story written by Mark Millar (Ultimate X-Men) and featuring art by Arthur Adams (TOM STRONG, Monkeyman & O'Brien)! When that story ends in issue #29, the future of WildStorm's most powerful super-team is anyone's guess. But since this is THE AUTHORITY, you know it will be one hell of a ride! THE AUTHORITY #23 is a 32-page WildStorm Productions issue edited by John Layman, arriving in comic-book stores June 6 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK Since they were first brought to life under the artistic pen of Jill Thompson in the pages of THE SANDMAN and THE ENDLESS GALLERY, fans have expressed great enthusiasm for the "Little Endless," hoping to see more of Thompson's tiny versions of the characters. The wait is over this June with the arrival of THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK, a 48-page VERTIGO Prestige Format one-shot recommended for "mature readers of all ages" — in a special storybook format combining text with illustratons. Written and painted by Thompson (FINALS, Scary Godmother), THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK begins with Little Delirium walking her puppy, Barnabas. When Little Delirium wanders off the trail, the story chronicles Barnabas's quest to find her. After searching the waking world (from flea markets to pastry shops) to no avail, Barnabas decides that he must travel to the strange and precarious realms of the seven Endless to find out if Delirium's siblings have seen their little sister. But Barnabas will soon discover that he's just getting the "runaround." What's a puppy looking for his master to do? An accessible story for any reader — whether new to the Sandman mythos or a dedicated fan — THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK reveals the very essence and charm of the Endless characters from THE SANDMAN and highlights the evocative paintings of Eisner Award nominee and fan-favorite illustrator Jill Thompson. THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK is 48-page Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot edited by Shelly Bond, and is suggested for mature readers of all ages. It arrives in comic-book stores June 27 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES THE SANDMAN PRESENTS, the new monthly presence of miniseries and one-shots featuring characters from THE SANDMAN mythos, continues this month with THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES. This 4-issue miniseries stars Edwin & Charles, the British school boys who cheated Death of The Endless in THE SANDMAN: SEASONS OF MISTS, and now live afterlives of eternal fun and adventure. Written by Eisner Award nominee Ed Brubaker (BATMAN), with art by Eisner Award winner Bryan Talbot (The Tale of One Bad Rat) and inked by Steve Leialoha (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: PETREFAX), DEAD BOY DETECTIVES features striking covers by Dave McKean. With nothing but time on their hands and influenced by hours of watching old mystery movies, the boys set up shop as detectives-for-hire out of their tree house in back of a haunted mansion in central London. Their first client, a cute runaway girl named Marcia, hires them to find out why all her friends are disappearing and turning up dead — their withered corpses drained of life. Initially the boys suspect and track down Mad Hettie, the old witch with connections to The Dreaming. But under the guidance of the mysterious, and possibly sinister, Marquis de Marquez, the Dead Boys get hot on the trail of Hob Gadling — familiar to THE SANDMAN readers as the immortal traveler who had a once-a-century dinner date with Dream. Is it possible that the secret to Hob's immortality lies in his literally sucking the life out of young people? Through a series of misadventures, answers are revealed as the young detectives manage to catch the killer, fall in (and out) of love, and learn that eternal youth isn't necessarily all it's cracked up to be. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Will Dennis, and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. STEAMPUNK: MANIMATRON TP Cole Blaquesmith is a man out of time. Awakened in a strange and wondrous new age, Cole has only the vaguest memories of his past — and a bizarre mechanical apparatus where his arm is supposed to be. STEAMPUNK: MANIMATRON is a 176-page trade paperback from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS that recounts the story of Cole's awakening and his first steps into a fantastic and impossible world where high-tech collides with steam-driven Victorian-age London. Written by Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) with art and cover by Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING) & Richard Friend (THE AUTHORITY), MANIMATRON collects the first five issues of the exciting CLIFFHANGER series — plus, the rare STEAMPUNK: CATECHISM one-shot and the impossible-to-find STEAMPUNK: IDIOSINCRATICA preview. No sooner is Cole brought out of his century-old slumber than he is recruited to play the part of hero and lead the oppressed London Underdwellers in a revolution against the tyranny of the malevolent Lord Absinthe. Along the way, Cole assembles crucial pieces of his fractured memory, as well as crucial players in the revolution. Together they uncover the terrible secret of Absinthe and his dark deal with the Iron Monk and his soul-stealing Consecration Engine. It's evolution, baby, and it begins here! STEAMPUNK: MANIMATRON is a 176-page trade paperback from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS, arriving in comic-book stores June 13 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. Enter the Immateria PROMETHEA BOOK ONE TP Sophie Bangs is Promethea: a living embodiment of the imagination, "the dream that waking does not end." As the signature heroine of Alan Moore's AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, Promethea's Eisner Award-winning adventures have fueled one of the most remarkable comic-book series in recent memory. Now the first six issues of the acclaimed series are collected in PROMETHEA BOOK ONE, a trade paperback edition of the sold-out hardcover, topped with a new cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray. In these incredible, genre-bending tales of the imagination (written by Moore with art by Williams & Gray, with one passage by guest artist Charles Vess), readers meet Sophie Bangs — a college student in a weirdly futuristic New York — as she does research for a term paper on Promethea, a mythical warrior-woman who is reinvented over and over through the centuries. Along the way, she receives a strange warning to give up her inquiries...a warning she only begins to understand when a deadly shadow creature tries to kill her for getting too close to Promethea's secret. That secret transforms young Sophie into the greatest Promethea of all, but she must quickly master the secrets of her heroic predecessors — as well as those of the realm known as the Immateria — or fall prey to Promethea's ancient enemy. PROMETHEA BOOK ONE is a 176-page trade paperback from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, arriving in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. "On the Trail of Catwoman" In the catastrophic events seen in the last issue of CATWOMAN Volume One (#94), several long-running plotlines collided in a stunning conclusion to the series — leaving the fate of Catwoman a complete mystery. Well, every mystery requires a good detective to solve it! Enter everyone's favorite crusty detective: Slam Bradley (whose first appearance was way back in DETECTIVE COMICS #1). "On the Trail of Catwoman" is a new 4-part backup serial that begins in DETECTIVE COMICS #759, written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) & Cameron Stewart (DEADENDERS). When Slam Bradley comes rolling into town, he is put on special assignment by the shady mayor of Gotham. His mission: find Selina Kyle, Catwoman. But intrigue leads to corruption, and corruption leads to danger. Will Bradley find his feline in the end? This special 4-parter leads directly into a new ongoing CATWOMAN series debuting this fall, by the creative team of Brubaker, Cooke & Stewart! DETECTIVE COMICS #759 is a 40-page issue coedited by Bob Schreck and Matt Idelson, arriving in comic-book stores June 13 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE FLASH: RACE AGAINST TIME TP Lost in time. His only lifeline back home, cut. Wally West, known as the Flash — the fastest man alive — faces incredible obstacles and unlikely odds in order to find his way back to the past. After defeating the villainous speedster Savitar in THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT, Wally's adventures continue in THE FLASH: RACE AGAINST TIME — a 168-page trade paperback that finds the Scarlet Speedster bouncing through time and encountering dangers he never thought possible — seeing firsthand the repercussions his actions will have on the future. Written by Mark Waid (JLA) and Brian Augustyn (OUT THERE), with art by Oscar Jimenez, Anthony Castrillo, Jim Cheung, Sergio Cariello, José Marzan, Jr., Anibal Rodriguez, John Nyberg, and Brian Garvey, this volume reprints THE FLASH #112-118 and is wrapped in an all-new cover by Mike Wieringo (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, Tellos) & Marzan. While the Flash is lost in time, his girlfriend Linda Park must deal with John Fox, the time-traveling future speedster now in the present, who seeks to take up the mantle of the Flash — including making some fast moves on Linda! Wally now must run faster than ever before in order to find his true love. THE FLASH: RACE AGAINST TIME is a 168-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores June 13 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. JLA: GODS AND MONSTERS They are the World's Greatest Heroes. They are powerhouses capable of taking on any threat. They are Earth's protectors, watching over humanity from their "Mount Olympus" — the JLA's lunar headquarters. But are they gods? JLA: GODS AND MONSTERS is a 64-page Prestige Format one-shot that explores how the citizens of the DC Universe perceive the JLA — heroes who have saved their lives countless times. Written by Dan Jolley (JSA: LIBERTY FILES) & Josh Krach, with art and cover by Scott Benefiel (Ghost) & Jasen Rodriguez, GODS AND MONSTERS finds the League faced with people who have taken their hero-worship too far. Earth is rocked by the sudden appearance of what can only be called "War Wheels" — flying, disc-shaped battle platforms that materialize over every major city on the planet and launch destructive attacks. And if that weren't enough, each and every one of the War Wheels bears the symbol of one of the members of the JLA. When the League intervenes, they make a horrible discovery: the Wheels are impervious to conventional weaponry, but if metahuman powers or abilities are used against them, they detonate — killing the hundreds of hostages bound inside each of them. Forced into what amounts to global damage control, the JLA watches as things go from bad to worse. Whoever is behind the Wheels' attacks has taken control of the planet's communications systems, and is successfully impersonating Superman. The impostor's message is simple: It's time the JLA take their rightful place as the world's new gods, and the Wheels are Earth's wake-up call. Faced with a cult that worships them to a deadly extreme, the JLA must try to stop the Wheels while not further damaging their own reputation, as suspicions mount that the League actually may have crossed the line this time. One young man holds the key to the JLA's success, but he's unfortunately one of the cult members! JLA: GODS AND MONSTERS is a thrill ride from the first page, yet it's also a very human story exploring the true meaning of the word "hero" from the perspective of a young man who desperately wants to believe in one. JLA: GODS AND MONSTERS is a 64-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Peter Tomasi, arriving in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. TOR BY JOE KUBERT VOL. 1 HC For over 50 years, Joe Kubert has been one of comics' finest artists. His work on HAWKMAN, SGT. ROCK, ENEMY ACE, TARZAN, the comics strip The Green Berets, and the more recent, award-winning Fax from Sarajevo have earned him accolades around the world from both comics fans and professionals alike. Now DC Comics is proud to present the first book in the Joe Kubert Library: TOR Volume 1, a 144-page oversized (8 1/2" x 11") hardcover showcasing one of Kubert's most legendary creations: Tor. Featuring the same high-quality standards you've come to expect from DC's Archive books — including better paper stock, better color and separations, etc. — TOR Volume 1 is the saga of a noble, yet uncompromising primitive man attempting to survive alone (except for his loyal simian friend Chee-Chee) in a savage world of dinosaurs, disasters and devious men. Some of Tor's adventures are presented here for the first time in glorious color! Marked by fast-paced stories and exciting art, Tor virtually leaps from the page (and not just because many of the stories included here were originally presented in 3-D)! In the hands of Kubert, the already-established prehistoric genre took on an unprecedented dynamism, and, for decades, TOR has been one of comics' most highly regarded series. In addition to all seven Tor stories from his first three comics in the 1950s (One Million Years Ago #1, 3-D Comics #1- 2), TOR Volume 1 also features a foreword by Kubert discussing the creation of Tor and the 3-D comics process of the original comics; an insightful introduction by comics writer and historian Roy Thomas; a 29-page portfolio section featuring previously unseen sketches, storyboards, and presentation pieces; the lighthearted "Wizard of Ugghh!" stories, the youth-oriented "Danny Dreams" stories, and more! TOR Volume 1 is a 144-page oversized (8 1/2" x 11") hardcover arriving in comic-book stores June 27 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. STARMAN #80 Jack Knight isn't like most super-heroes. A creation of writer James Robinson and artist Tony Harris, Jack initially turned his back on his heroic destiny, but ultimately embraced it — becoming one of the greatest heroes in Opal City's history. One of many heroes to bear the name Starman —a legacy that began before Jack was born and will continue long after he dies — Jack gave a unique stamp to the Starman name and the super-hero game. But the way his amazing career ends is not what anyone expects… STARMAN #80 is a 48-page finale to one of the most beloved series of the past decade. Written by Robinson and illustrated by Peter Snejbjerg, with a cover pencilled by Harris and painted by Andrew Robinson, STARMAN #80 finds Jack fresh from his "1951" adventure with the mysterious Starman of that era. Safely back in the present, Jack now must face his greatest challenge yet: saying goodbye to the city he loves and the Starman lineage for the sake of his young son. As he bids farewell to the colorful cast of Opal City, Jack selects a worthy predecessor to take over the cosmic power and the Starman name. Also, the fate of another member of the O'Dare family is revealed, and Jack decides on his new career in life. STARMAN #80 is a 48-page issue edited by Peter Tomasi, arriving in comic-book stores June 13 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC As America extricated itself from the horrors of World War II, its desire for escapist reading remained undiminished, and ALL STAR COMICS — the original "super-team book" — entered its sixth year of publication, with the heroes of the Justice Society of America continuing to face diverse and deadly dangers. Those adventures are re-presented here in ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 7, a 216-page hardcover that features an introduction by Roy Thomas and reprints ALL STAR COMICS #29-33. Thrill as the JSA confronts Landor, the man from the future, whose super-science seems like magic to his foes! Gasp as the JSA is tricked by its nemesis Brain Wave into becoming human guinea pigs! Tremble at the secret of Willie Wonder and his terrible toys! Shudder to feel the revenge of the undead monster Solomon Grundy! And shriek at the return of the Psycho-Pirate! ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 7 features stories written by the legendary Gardner Fox, with art by Joe Kubert, Paul Reinman, Martin Naydel, Stan Aschmeier, Jon Chester Koslak, and more! Volume 7 is topped with an all-new cover by Cliff Chiang (GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1). ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 7 is a 216-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores June 6 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. ORION #15 and JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD TP It's the monumental event ORION fans have been waiting for, as the return of Darkseid signals major changes in the life of the New God in ORION #15 — a special extra-sized issue with a lead story written and illustrated by Walter Simonson. ORION #15 finds Orion on Earth with the New Gods hot on his heels. After finally confronting Darkseid along with Metron, Orion captures them. But a desperate trap involving the Black Racer ensnares our hero. Orion, now exiled from the universe, takes the effects of the Anti-Life Equation with him. But he's been exiled from time and space as we know it — and in the end, he will ultimately encounter…ah, but that would be telling! Plus, this issue features a special backup tale, "Greater Than, Lesser Than," written by Kevin McCarthy (Casual Heroes) and illustrated by John Paul Leon (Earth X)! Also in June, the last of Jack Kirby's legendary run on the Fourth World Saga (until his epic HUNGER DOGS graphic novel) is presented in JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD — a 192-page trade paperback in black-and-white (with grey overtones) reprinting MISTER MIRACLE #11-18, written by Kirby with art and cover by Kirby & Mike Royer. JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD finds New Gods Scott Free and Big Barda (with Oberon!) facing a mind-bending menagerie of villains and schemes, including Doctor Bedlam and his insidious Ceri-Skiff death trap; Mystivac, the alien assassin; King Komodo, the devious dictator of a secret kingdom atop Mt. Everest; Satan's servant, Madame Evil Eyes; Mr. Fez and his brain-jamming blaster; Professor Egg and his menacing Imploder-Field; the Tricky-Trio of killers residing at Murder Lodge; plus, Granny Goodness, Virman Vundabar and Kanto, the master assassin! JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD also includes special guest appearances by Shilo Norman — occasional fill-in for Mister Miracle — and two deadly Female Furies, Lashina and Stompa, making this a must-have item for any Kirby fan! ORION #15 is an extra-sized 48-page issue edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD is a 192-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores June 27 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S TRANSMETROPOLITAN: LONELY CITY TP The hits just keep on coming...from the riot police, that is. Spider Jerusalem and his "filthy assistants" learn this lesson the hard way as they take on the corrupt-as-everything-else cops of The City in the fifth collection of Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson's unstoppable comics opus TRANSMETROPOLITAN. TRANSMETROPOLITAN: LONELY CITY is a 144-page trade paperback reprinting issues #25-30 of the acclaimed series, written by Ellis and illustrated by Robertson & Rodney Ramos, with a new cover by Robertson. LONELY CITY features the stories "Here to Go" (reminiscences), "21 Days in the City" (observations), and "Monstering" (carpet- bombings), in addition to the 3-part "Lonely City" story arc that leads our heroic trio into a deadly confrontation with the 5-0. Continuing the saga of Spider and the self-dug pit he deepens every day with his constant, irritating truth-mongering, LONELY CITY is so good that Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard of Star Trek: The Next Generation) writes the introduction for it! TRANSMETROPOLITAN: LONELY CITY is a 144-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores June 20 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. LOBO WITH CYCLE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Get ready to be fragged! Yep, Lobo's back — so you better start hiding your other action figures! Lobo's ready to cause some major mayhem and destruction as he heads to comic-book stores this October. The last time DC DIRECT got a hold of the Last Czarnian, he became a plush toy. This time around, the Main Man's determined not to be quite so…soft. The LOBO WITH CYCLE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is the first DC DIRECT action figure to come with his own vehicle. Standing a menacing 7" with multiple points of articulation, the Lobo action figure comes with a large removable hook on a chain held in his right hand. Accompanying Lobo in this deluxe set is his mean-looking pet bulldog measuring 1.75". Also included is Lobo's megarod Space Cycle, measuring 8.125" long x 5" wide. This deluxe set comes packaged in a 4-color window box. The LOBO WITH CYCLE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores October 17. Consult your retailer for pricing information. THE BIG BOOK OF WILD WOMEN So what are wild women made of? Throw out the sugar and everything nice and you still have plenty of spice. You also have independence, strength and determination — key ingredients of the dangerous dames and gutsy gals featured in THE BIG BOOK OF WILD WOMEN, a 192-page oversized (8.5" x 11") PARADOX PRESS volume in the Factoid series. Take a walk on the wild side with a heaping dose of the wild women showcased in this page-turner written by "Susie the Floozy" — a self-described wild woman — and illustrated by a host of amazing artistic talent including Philip Bond, John Cebollero, Cliff Chiang, Michael Collins, Colleen Doran, Mary Fleener, Seth Fisher, Russ Heath, Lea Hernandez, Jamal Igle, Steve Lieber, Cynthia Martin, David Roach, Eric Shanower, and dozens of other top comics artists. WILD WOMEN features a cover by Mitch O'Connell. From cunning Cleopatra and battling Boadicea, to eternal Evita and flaky Farrah, THE BIG BOOK OF WILD WOMEN is a pageant of women who have made it on their own terms. WILD WOMEN travels through history to show how women have fought their way to the top using everything at their disposal, ranging from Neil Gwyn, mistress to the mighty, to Lola Montez, whose provocative dancing entranced the 19th century. Spotlighting both familiar icons (Bettie Page, Mae West and Ayn Rand) and little-known figures (Tomyris, Eva Tanguay and Cookie Mueller), this volume spans generations to show that heroines come in many shapes and sizes and don't always make the history books! THE BIG BOOK OF WILD WOMEN is a 192-page black & white oversized (8.5" x 11") softcover from PARADOX PRESS edited by Heidi MacDonald, and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 6 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. OUR WORLDS AT WAR: PRELUDE TO WAR SUPERMAN #171 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores June 6. The vanished planet Pluto reemerges and Superman must investigate, but he soon finds himself battling a deadly time-displaced Fatal Five. Meanwhile, President Luthor has a close encounter with an alien woman who brings portents of destruction. Will the President listen or will it be a day that will live in infamy? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ********************** Look for the SUPERMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************** GREEN LANTERN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores June 6. This extra-sized Special has Green Lantern with his hands full trying to put something in the place of the missing planet Pluto, and dealing with the return of Green Lantern's greatest enemy, Sinestro! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed, re-marked version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY WIERINGO AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores June 13. The Elite's Manchester Black (from ACTION COMICS #775) returns leading a new Suicide Squad to face off against the Man of Steel. Why is this extremely dangerous criminal now working for the government, and what is the Squad's true suicide mission? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores June 13. Batman investigates what appears to be a government cover-up regarding a mysterious crash-site in downtown Gotham. Plus, the animosity between President Luthor and Bruce Wayne reaches a fever pitch, setting the stage for an upcoming storyline in the Batman titles. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores June 20. The entire population of Metropolis has been abducted by aliens. Now Clark Kent must wage a battle for freedom against his alien captors, without revealing his Superman identity. But the identity of the abductors and what is to come result in shocking consequences for all. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LANNING; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores June 20. The Young Justice kids find themselves plucked from our time by the Linear Men and "drafted" to the future in order to stop a "Renegade Consciousness" from going back in time and disrupting the timestream. But this Consciousness is desperately trying to stop Imperiex! So whom should the YJ kids help? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ACTION COMICS #780 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY KANO AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores June 27. A man who has tried to kill Superman in the past is now out to start a World War as his band of marauders (Ignition, Kancer and Faora) begin to level Berlin. The Man of Steel confronts his new foe in a destructive fight that can only end with even more death! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN, JEPH LOEB, JOE KELLY, D. CURTIS JOHNSON, J.H. WILLIAMS III, AND VARIOUS; ART BY YVEL GUICHET, ALBERTO SAICHANN, YANNICK PAQUETTE, DALE KEOWN, DEXTER VINES, MICK GRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores June 27. A sizzling Special reveals the secrets behind the war that will shake the DC Universe! Learn how the destructive force known as Imperiex began to wreak havoc on untold numbers of worlds (written by Marv Wolfman & Jeph Loeb with art by Yvel Guichet & Dexter Vines) and discover the menace of the Earthbound despot known as General Zod (written by Joe Kelly with art by Alberto Saichann). Plus, the D.E.O.'s Agent Chase explores Earth's readiness for battle (written by D. Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Yannick Paquette & Mick Gray); and Profile Pages focus on Earth's allies and enemies, as well as the incredible technology that will be used in the fight for survival. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $5.95 ********************** Look for tie-ins to "Our Worlds at War" in SUPERBOY #89, SUPERGIRL #59 and WONDER WOMAN #171, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************** DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #144 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JIM APARO AND JOHN CEBOLLERO; COVER BY CEBOLLERO In stores June 6. Part 3 of the 4-part "The Demon Laughs." It was the team-up that never should have happened. But now it has, and it's working wonderfully! Thanks to Ra's al Ghul, the Joker is about to put his master plan into action — the release of a Joker-gas bomb that will decimate the entire planet! Of course, Batman will eventually stop the two — but that's only if Joker and Ra's don't kill each other first! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN #592 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores June 27. It's the conclusion to "Shot Through the Heart," but who's to blame? A high-flying showdown between Batman, Zeiss and Deadshot brings everything colliding to a violent finale. Before it's through, someone is going down! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ********************** Look for the BATMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER and an appearance by Batman in GREEN ARROW #5, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************** DETECTIVE COMICS #759 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, STEVE MITCHELL, AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 13. Beginning a new 4-part backup serial "The Search for Catwoman!" Batman must face having to take down Detectives Montoya and Allen after they commit a daring armed robbery. What is behind their sudden act of crime, and can Batman uncover the truth before more of Gotham PD fall prey to this criminal behavior? Plus, a special 4-part backup begins this issue, written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) & Cameron Stewart (DEADENDERS), as legendary DC character Slam Bradley investigates the missing Catwoman. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DETECTIVE COMICS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL AND VARIOUS; ART BY JOE SHUSTER AND VARIOUS; COVER BY VIN SULLIVAN In stores June 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of DECTECTIVE COMICS #759, featuring "The Search For Catwoman" storyline starring Slam Bradley, this is a special Millennium Edition of the first comic dedicated to a single theme. This isssue is also the first appearance of Bradley, by the creators of Superman — Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. (STAR12155D) FC, 64 PG. $3.95 ************************ BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #18 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON, DAVE GIBBONS AND MICK MCMAHON; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MICK MCMAHON AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 20. In "Cavernous," fellow JLA member Aquaman guest stars, helping Batman retrieve some artifacts lost in the cracks made from the quake that started "No Man's Land." As the Dark Knight realizes that he's become more of a loner since the loss of Gordon, Alfred's leave of absence and Oracle's anger with him, Batman finds odd comfort in the company of the King of the Seas. Plus, a black-and-white backup "Fat City," written by Dave Gibbons & Mick McMahon (2000 A.D.) with art by McMahon. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 ********************** Look for the BATMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 Special which features events that will affect the Batman titles in the months to come, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ********************** AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #79 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER In stores June 13. A daring rescue sets the stage for a deadly new foe for Azrael! Jean Paul's efforts to become an Angel of mercy take some unexpected turns as he rescues a busload of kidnapped children. How does Azrael's act of kindness create his own worst enemy? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #17 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores June 6. Oracle tracks down the government spooks who have been tracking Batgirl. Now it's up to Cassandra to break into their high-tech security complex and liberate her records. Some might call such a mission impossible — but "impossible" is not a part of Batgirl's vocabulary. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN BEYOND #22 WRITTEN BY HILARY BARTA; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores June 27. The conclusion to "In Blackest Day," guest-starring the Justice League Unlimited! Batman and the JLU battle the strange new threat called Blacklight for the life and power of JLU member Green Lantern! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #39 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores June 6. Batman and Co. investigate odd, possibly dangerous occurrences at a production of Macbeth and are surprised to discover that the leading man is actually a very large and malleable Arkham inmate in disguise. Yep, Clayface is back! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BIRDS OF PREY #32 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY MICHAEL MCDONNELL AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores June 27. Black Canary finds herself head over heels in love, and in a mess of danger to boot! One of Batman's oldest foes wants her hand in marriage (and no, we don't mean Bane), but Canary isn't a girl who's gonna get tied down to a world-class murderer! Meanwhile, Oracle calls in reinforcements for a preemptive strike, but does Canary really want it? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH CATWOMAN: THE CATFILE TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JIM BALENT AND BOB SMITH; COVER BY BALENT In stores June 13. Reoffered to coincide with "The Search For Catwoman" backup serial in DETECTIVE COMICS #759, this trade reprints CATWOMAN #15-19, where a secret government agency blackmails Catwoman into doing them a small favor: steal for them… or die! (STAR01578D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 ************************ HARLEY QUINN #9 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY PETE WOODS AND MARK LIPKA; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores June 13. There's a price on Harley's head, and everyone in Gotham knows it, turning Harley's shopping spree into a deadly disaster! Meanwhile, there's trouble brewin' with the Quinntettes, the Stooges make another stab at capturing Harley, and a very familiar face to BATMAN readers joins Harley's henchmen! Plus, a surprise ending that'll leave you hanging! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #58 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY MIKE LILLY AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY GREG LAND AND DREW GERACI In stores June 13. Nightwing's history comes back to haunt him, as Shrike (from ROBIN: YEAR ONE) and Shrike's gaggle of deadly ninjas have Dick completely outmatched. Meanwhile, Oracle dispatches Black Canary to rescue Nightwing from capture. But when Canary makes it to the scene, will it already be too late? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #91 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores June 20. The dramatic conclusion of the Danny Temple saga! Hordes of cultists to the left of him, a big handful of villains to the right, and mini-yetis all over the darn place. Robin's up to his neck in trouble, and it's going to take an old foe in a new guise to get the Boy Wonder out of here in one piece! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #58 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL REAVES; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores June 20. Superstar artist Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) supplies the painted cover for this issue! In "What Lurks Below," a mall opening in Metropolis uncovers an arcane entity that has existed in the city for a thousand years! But when this entity becomes a threat to the city, will the Man of Steel be able to stop it in time? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SUPERBOY #89 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND EDDIE BERGANZA; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE In stores June 20. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The Kid returns to Project Cadmus, only to find the Project is no more! Superboy also learns that a war is brewing, and the U.S. Government plans on turning thousands of proto-clones into Guardians! Naturally, the real Guardian and Superboy don't want that to happen — but a new nasty calling himself General Good, along with the DNAngels, disagree. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #59 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 27. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! A concussed Supergirl awakens in the aftermath of some major devastation. But what happened, and is this only the beginning of things much worse to come? And how does Buzz fit into it? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: TALES OF THE BIZARRO WORLD TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL; ART BY JOHN FORTE, WAYNE BORING AND CURT SWAN; COVER BY JAIME HERNANDEZ In stores June 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BIZARRO COMICS HC, this unique trade reprints all 15 installments of the classic and wacky Bizarro serial from ADVENTURE COMICS #285-299. (STAR11699D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ************************ DC UNIVERSE ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY JOE KUBERT, PAUL REINMAN, MARTIN NAYDEL, STAN ASCHMEIER, JON CHESTER KOSLAK, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores June 6. The original super-team, the Justice Society of America, continue their heroic post-War exploits in the adventures collected in this volume, reprinted from ALL STAR COMICS #29-33. The JSA confronts such adversaries as Landor, Brain Wave, Solomon Grundy, the Psycho Pirate, and more! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 BIZARRO COMICS HC WRITTEN BY CHRIS DUFFY, KYLE BAKER, ARIEL BORDEAUX, IVAN BRUNETTI, EDDIE CAMPBELL, MARK CRILLEY, JEF CZEKAJ, EVAN DORKIN, BOB FINGERMAN, ELLEN FORNEY, SAM HENDERSON, DYLAN HORROCKS, CHIP KIDD, JAMES KOCHALKA, ANDY MERRILL, PAUL POPE, ANDI WATSON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, JESSICA ABEL, BAKER, GREG BENTON, BORDEAUX, DAVE COOPER, CRILLEY, DORKIN, HUNT EMERSON, FINGERMAN, FORNEY, DEAN HASPIEL, HORROCKS, JOHN KERSCHBAUM, JASON LITTLE, TONY MILLIONAIRE, PAT MCKEOWN, BRIAN RALPH, JAY STEPHENS, CRAIG THOMPSON, WATSON, BILL WRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DAN CLOWES In stores June 20. A host of comics' most innovative writers and artists contribute their unique takes on the characters populating the DC Universe. This one-of-a- kind hardcover features a "bookend" story by Chris Duffy and Stephen DeStefano, and also includes the Eisner Award-winning short story "Letitia Lerner — Superman's Babysitter" by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed, re-marked version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DARKSEID VS. GALACTUS: THE HUNGER WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores June 20. The almighty Darkseid has returned! Reoffered to coincide with events in ORION #15, witness the comics event that left fans breathless: DC's almighty New God Darkseid taking on Marvel Comics' planet eater, Galactus! Featuring appearances by Orion and the Silver Surfer. Copublished with Marvel Comics. Prestige Format. (STAR01128D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ************************ THE FLASH #175 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 27. A destructive storm has hit Keystone City, and the Flash must face the deadly Rogues Gallery member who's behind it. Streamlined for the new millennium, the Weather Wizard returns with a vengeance — more masterful and mercenary than ever! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ************************ Look for the GORILLA GRODD ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ THE FLASH: RACE AGAINST TIME TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY OSCAR JIMENEZ, ANTHONY CASTRILLO, JIM CHEUNG, SERGIO CARIELLO, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores June 13. After defeating Savitar in THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT, Wally West, the fastest man alive, bounces off the Speed Field and spirals through time, encountering dangers he never thought possible! Reprinting THE FLASH #112-118, RACE AGAINST TIME features the future Flash, John Fox, making some fast moves on Wally's girlfriend Linda Park, while Wally is lost in time! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 168PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY OSCAR JIMENEZ, HUMBERTO RAMOS, JOSÉ MARZAN, JR., AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JIMENEZ AND MARZAN, JR. In stores June 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE FLASH: RACE AGAINST TIME TP, this collection reprints the adventures that immediately precede those from THE FLASH #108-111 and IMPULSE #10-11, featuring the Flash, Impulse, Max Mercury, Johnny and Jesse Quick, Jay Garrick, and the Legion's XS against the super-speed villain Savitar! (STAR11396D) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************ GREEN ARROW #5 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores June 27. "Quiver" continues, guest-starring Batman! The Dark Knight is determined to get to the bottom of Ollie's "resurrection." But physical tests can only teach him so much, so Batman ultimately must resort to the metaphysical…the realm of Etrigan, the Demon! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #139 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY DARRYL BANKS AND RICH FABER In stores June 6. The conclusion of "Away From Home" finds Kyle and Jade fighting to stop terrorists who have uncovered an ancient mutagen that could make them unstoppable, as the once-peaceful resort world plunges into bloody civil war. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ************************ Look for the GREEN LANTERN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 Special which features events that will affect GREEN LANTERN in the months to come, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ GREEN LANTERN: DRAGON LORD #3 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JOSEF RUBINSTEIN In stores June 20. Jong Li, the former Dragon Mystic and now reluctant Green Lantern must prove himself by defeating a mountain fortress of slavers and bandits without the aid of the emerald power. Then he must reach the summit to commune with the ancient Dragon Lords, earning the right to use the magic ring and return to the Forbidden City to confront the evil Emperor and his minions! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $4.95 IMPULSE #75 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 13. The conclusion to "The Dark Tomorrow" finds Bart Allen, Impulse, at the crossroads, beginning a new chapter in his life. Bart departs from his future friends, but must choose to leave behind the one person he cares about the most! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD TP WRITTEN BY JACK KIRBY; ART AND COVER BY KIRBY AND MIKE ROYER In stores June 27. The concluding trade paperback collection of Jack Kirby's legendary "Fourth World" saga reprints MISTER MIRACLE #11-18 (in black-&-white, with grey tones). FOURTH WORLD finds New Gods Scott Free, Big Barda and Oberon facing a mind-bending menagerie of villains, including Mystivac, Granny Goodness, Doctor Bedlam, Vermin Vunderbar and Kanto, the master assassin! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, B&W $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JACK KIRBY'S MISTER MIRACLE TP WRITTEN BY JACK KIRBY; ART BY KIRBY, VINCE COLLETTA AND MIKE ROYER; COVER BY KIRBY In stores June 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD TP, this trade reprints MISTER MIRACLE #1-10, featuring the universe's greatest escape artist. Featuring a foreword by real-world escape artist David Copperfield. SC, 7X10, 256PG, B&W $12.95 ************************ JLA #55 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores June 27. In the aftermath of the JLA's battle against Id, perhaps the greatest threat the JLA has ever faced resurfaces after years of psychic imprisonment: the White Martians (from JLA: NEW WORLD ORDER)! Only this time they're organized and stalking the members of the world's greatest super- team, turning their closest friends against them. But how can even the JLA combat shapeshifting foes that can't be found? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: BLACK BAPTISM #4 WRITTEN BY SEAN SMITH AND RUBEN DIAZ; ART BY JESÚS SAIZ AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores June 13. The dark conclusion to the mystical miniseries finds the JLA making one last stand against the demon mob, The Diablos. Unfortunately, placing their faith in the soulless mage Faust may have cost the JLA the battle and the Sentinels of Magic their lives. And once the Diablo's mysterious patron is revealed, the fates of Tempest and Blue Devil are sealed! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 JLA: GODS AND MONSTERS WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY AND JOSH KRACH; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT BENEFIEL AND JASEN RODRIGUEZ In stores June 20. The World's Greatest Heroes race to stop aerial attacks by what can only be called "War Wheels" — destructive flying disks deployed by a cult that worships the JLA and sees them as gods. The Wheels are a wake-up call to the world — and if the world doesn't construct temples of worship for the JLA, the destruction will continue…unless, of course, the JLA has anything to say about it! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: PRIMEVAL WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores June 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA: GODS AND MONSTERS, this Prestige Format one-shot finds the JLA — powerful symbols of the world — devolved into primitive beings due to a bizarre foe who wants to trade the bright future of tomorrow for a dark and distant past. Written by the LEGION WORLDS team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and illustrated by Ariel Olivetti (X-Man, JLA: PARADISE LOST). Prestige Format (STAR10211D) FC, 64 PG. $5.95 ************************ JLA: INCARNATIONS #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores June 6. When the fledgling Justice League of America finally hits its stride, other great heroes finally begin to consider joining the ranks of the World's Greatest Super-team. Neither Batman nor Superman had ever been on a team before this moment in history — yet when one joins, the other does not. In the face of great hardship, why does Batman step into the limelight, while Superman stays away? The answer will astound you! FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 7) $3.50 JSA #25 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores June 20. The extra-sized conclusion to "The Return of Hawkman!" The JSA has been scattered across Thanagar, leaving Hawkman and Hawkgirl to pick up the pieces. Only by reuniting the team, and their spirits, can the Hawks put a stop to the horror that is Synn. Plus, startling revelations about Jay Garrick's past and the Hawks' future. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $3.75 LEGION WORLDS #3 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY PAUL RIVOCHE AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores June 20. On "Braal," we follow Dyrk Magz, the former Legionnaire known as Magno (and the only Braalian without magnetic abilities), as he returns home as a member of the Science Police. But when Dyrk stands in the way of a gang that looks to shake up the United Planets, he's in for a horrible shock: he discovers one of the gang members is a former teammate! In the backup story (illustrated by Rick Burchett), tour several planets with U.P. Vice-President Winema Wazzo, whose problems not only stem from being unable to find her missing daughter (former Legionnaire Apparition), but from slowly having to accept the facts that the President gradually is laying waste to the entire United Planets! FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 6) $3.95 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #33 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY EDUARDO BARRETTO AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores June 6. The Hidden life of J'onn J'onzz. How did he become a Manhunter? What is the connection between Mars and Apokolips? What are the roots of his enmity with his brother, Malefic? Secrets are revealed and mysteries explained as we go back to J'onn's earliest life and days on Mars. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************ Look for the MARTIAN MANHUNTER BY ALEX ROSS POSTER, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ ORION #15 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON AND KEVIN MCCARTHY; ART BY SIMONSON AND JOHN PAUL LEON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores June 20. An extra-sized issue has Orion facing the return of Darkseid! Orion is exiled from the universe, taking the effects of the Anti-Life Equation with him. But he's been exiled from time and space as we know it...to encounter...what? Plus, a backup tale written by Kevin McCarthy (Casual Heroes) and illustrated by John Paul Leon (Earth X). For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 THE SPECTRE #6 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores June 6. "The Redeemer," Part 1 of 3. With the ghost of Hal now officially revealed to his friends and loved ones, his new afterlife must change dramatically. Meanwhile, in New York, a smiling shadow of a man named Stigmonus is leaving misery in his wake. Why is he disturbingly familiar to the Spectre? Plus, the first appearance of the Spectre's new eldritch headquarters! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARMAN #80 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND ANDREW ROBINSON In stores June 13. Extra-sized final issue. With Jack safely back in Opal City in the present, he must face his greatest challenge yet — turning his back on the city and the Starman lineage for the sake of his young son. But before the end, Jack selects who should take over the cosmic power, and the fate of an O'Dare is revealed. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 THE TITANS #30 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PETER GRAU AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores June 20. "Sins of the Past" presents the definitive conclusion to the long-running love affair between Titans member Arsenal and Cheshire — the mother of Arsenal's child and the terrorist wanted around the world for her international crimes. Cheshire has been captured again, and faces a life sentence if convicted — and this time, there's no escaping the verdict! FC, 32 pg. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #171 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores June 27. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! Wonder Woman comes face-to-face with an old adversary as the war begins. But a new person now bears the name of this villainess…someone near and dear to Diana's heart. Meanwhile, in the background lurks…the Cheetah! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ************************ Look for the WONDER WOMAN BY ALEX ROSS POSTER, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ YOUNG JUSTICE #34 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores June 6. Wonder Girl and Empress are barely surviving their visit to the set of "Wendy the Werewolf Stalker." Will their only souvenir be wolf bites from their own teammates? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************ Look for the YOUNG JUSTICE: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 Special, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH RONIN TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK MILLER; COVER BY MILLER In stores June 6. Three years before Frank Miller created his masterpiece BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, he introduced the comics world to graphic sophistication and innovative storytelling techniques with RONIN — the story of a dishonored 13th-century samurai reborn in a corrupt and computerized 21st- century New York City with one last chance for redemption. If you enjoy Lone Wolf and Cub, unique science-fiction, or you just need your Miller fix while awaiting BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, then RONIN is for you! (STAR08505D) SC, 7X10, 302PG, FC $14.95 ************************ TOR VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOE KUBERT; COVER BY KUBERT In stores June 27. Joe Kubert's legendary creation, Tor, is presented here in the first volume of the Joe Kubert Library! Reprinting One Million Years Ago #1 and 3-D Comics #1-2, this special over-sized (8 1/2" x 11") archive-quality hardcover also includes a foreword by Kubert, an introduction by Roy Thomas, a portfolio section of unseen sketches and storyboards, and much more! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 8X11, 144PG, FC $49.95 CARTOON CARTOONS #6 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL AND ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY WALTER GOMEZ, GUSTAVO BALBIANI, ROBERT POPE, AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY C. MARTIN CROKER In stores June 20. The second all-Space Ghost issue is also a special Manga Madness issue! In the first story (featuring a 2-page framing sequence in color, and the rest in black-&-white) Space Ghost reads a Japanese comic starring himself against Black Widow. Then, Space Ghost gives a Tokyo film crew a tour of the studio, but gets upstaged by Giganticon! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 DEXTER'S LABORATORY #24 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND JAMES DENNING; ART BY MIKE MANLEY, JOHN BEATTY, MATT JENKINS, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; PAINTED COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores June 27. Dexter tries to build a time machine but gets a mime machine instead — and things only go downhill from there! Then, when Dexter tries Dee- Dee's grooming tips, the boy genius finds his hair has got a mind of its own! Featuring an amazing painted cover by Bill Wray! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #79 WRITTEN BY DAVID CODY WEISS, MARK MCKAIN AND BARRY LIEBMANN; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, LEO BATIC, WALTER CARZON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores June 6. Coyote's building a pyramid to trap the Roadrunner? Something just Sphinx about that! Plus, Bugs defends Earth's carrot crop from Marvin the Martian, and helps the Hillbilly Martians with their love lives! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #16 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON AND TRINA ROBBINS; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores June 20. Sedusa's back, and she's got the Girls tied up in knots! Plus, the Girls rush to stop the Gangreen Gang from vandalizing Townsville to the ground with super-destructive spraypaint! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #49 WRITTEN BY BRETT LEWIS AND TERRANCE GRIEP JR.; ART BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS, JEFF ALBRECHT AND VINCENT DEPORTER; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores June 13. When a tar monster terrorizes a museum, valuable objects go missing. But how will the Mystery Inc. gang trap the sticky menace? Plus, Shaggy and Scooby face an elfin phantom when the star of a famous creepy poem comes to life! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO SPOOKY SUMMER SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY RURIK TYLER, JOHN ROZUM AND JOE EDKIN; ART BY JOE STATON AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY STATON In stores June 20. They're heeeere…for an all-new SCOOBY-DOO greatest hits collection, reprinting classic Scooby tales! Re-live the classic three-part tale "One Night in Roswell," where the Mystery Inc. gang has a close encounter of the scared kind. Plus, in "The Curse of Wrangler Field," see why they say baseball has gone to the…hogs?! And find the shaggiest Shaggy ever in "Three Shears for Shaggy!" FC, 64 pg. $3.95 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #23 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART AND COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores June 6. The old Authority is gone, and a new Authority has taken their place. Government sponsored and approved, focus group-tested, ethnically and politically diverse, the new Authority plays from a different rulebook. They are the keepers of the New World Order, and pity anyone dumb enough to stand in their way! For more information, see the feature article. This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BAY CITY JIVE #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN; ART AND COVER BY JASON JOHNSON AND SEAN PARSONS In stores June 6. The action continues on the 1976 streets of San Francisco with this happenin' new miniseries! The strange jade statue Sugah Rollins found at the hippie cultists murder scene has turned out to be quite a popular item, with almost every thug, lowlife and felon in San Francisco having their eye out for it. So what's the secret behind the statue, anyway? Sugah would like to know, but right now he's face down in a gutter, bloody and beaten from an attack by a deadly squad of karate assassins. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 GEN13 #66 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY JIM LEE, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, WHILCE PORTACIO, LEE BERMEJO, BRIAN STELFREEZE, TERRY DODSON, RICK MAYS, AND KAARE ANDREWS; COVER BY WARREN In stores June 20. A special "all-subplot" issue jam-packed with eight superstar guest artists! In "Meanwhile…," we follow eight different scenes starring the Gen13 kids (as well as their gen-active friends and enemies) at work and play, while several mysterious plot threads are woven that soon will be whoppin' the Gen13 kids upside their heads. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13: LONDON*NEW YORK*HELL COLLECTION WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY STEVE DILLON In stores June 6. Before PLANETARY, before THE AUTHORITY, Warren Ellis was set loose upon the WildStorm Universe, collaborating with super-hot artist Steve Dillon on GEN13 ANNUAL #1 And GEN13: BOOTLEG ANNUAL #1! Now the annuals are finally collected, showing why you should never plan a trip with the Gen13 gang! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 GEN-ACTIVE #6 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER, BEN RAAB, DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART WHILCE PORTACIO, DUSTIN NGUYEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY PORTACIO In stores June 27. Welcome to Freakville (in a story by Jay Faerber and Whilce Portacio), where the malcious Gen-Active band of misfits known as the Freaks have taken over a small town, declaring themselves lords and masters of all they survey. Somebody's going to put a stop to their madness, but the real surprise is who. Also, the return appearance of Jet, written by JET writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning with art by THE AUTHORITY and JET penciller Dustin Nguyen and inker Derek Fridolfs. Jet seeks revenge on the criminals that killed her teammates and crippled her father, and teams up with another leather clad vigilante! Plus, the return of Bliss, and a turning point for Deviants Frostbite and Sublime (by Ben Raab and Richard Friend). FC, 48 PG. $3.95 JEZEBELLE #6 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART AND COVER BY STEVE ELLIS AND LUKE RIZZO In stores June 20. Not just Jezebelle's future, but the future of the entire Harrison heritage is on the line in the soul-shattering conclusion to WildStorm's mystical miniseries. Harper at last has learned what it means to be Jezebelle, and a hero. To right a terrible wrong, she travels to Hell, and finds it not a fire and brimstone inferno, but a dark mirror of her own high school. There, she fights not only for the soul of her condemned boyfriend Jake, but also for his redemption...and hers, as well. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 THE MONARCHY #5 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY DEN ORMSTON; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA In stores June 20. "The Boy Who Talked to Spiders," Part 1. A terrifying new storyarc finds Jackson King and Christine Trelane going to hell and beyond, with the key to their success resting in a burned out house on the banks of the Mississippi. There they uncover the secret history of former StormWatch Weatherman Henry Bendix, resulting in disturbing new revelations. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MONSTER WORLD #2 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS MEGLIA In stores June 13. The harrowing new WildStorm miniseries continues! Our five young heroes make it safely to the surface of a nearby planet. But this book isn't called MONSTER WORLD for nothing! Separated and scared, the kids make the acquaintance of their new neighbors — werewolves, vampires, fish-men and more, if by "making the acquaintance" we mean "trying not to become dinner." FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 OUT THERE #2 WRITTEN BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 27. The breathtaking new series from Cliffhanger continues! How can the high school principal murder a janitor in front of the town sheriff and get away with it? What is the connection between an obscure comic book and the creatures seen around El Dorado City? As the mysteries pile up, Zach, Casey, Jess, and Mark are contacted by a secret ally who can help them find the truth. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR TREK®: DIVIDED WE FALL #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN ORDOVER AND DAVID MACK; ART AND COVER BY ANDREW CURRIE AND RICHARD BENNETT In stores June 13. The exciting crossover between The Next Generation® and Deep Space Nine® continues! The search for the missing Ezri Dax gets some unexpected assistance from the crew of the Enterprise-E. But that aid may be too little too late, since Ezri's kidnapping proves to be only one part of a worldwide conspiracy of genocide against all joined Trill. Meanwhile, Beverly Crusher, unaware of the plot, brings the Odan symbiont to the caves of Mak'ala, which should be a healing place but, in fact, might be the most dangerous spot on the Trill planet... FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 STEAMPUNK: MANIMATRON TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 13. The story of Cole Blaquesmith, man out of time, is featured in this CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS collection of the first 5-issue story arc from Joe Kelly and Chris Bachalo's STEAMPUNK series. Also included is the rare STEAMPUNK: CATECHISM one-shot and the nearly impossible to find STEAMPUNK: IDIOSINCRATICA. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #24 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores June 6. As Voodoo is finally released from the hospital, Spartan makes a decision that will change his life — as well as Void's — forever. Plus, Grifter reveals his secrets about Zealot's return to action, leading into next month's extra-sized 25th issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #15 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores June 27. As Stacia begins to establish herself as the new Promethea in New York, Sophie and Barbara continue their odyssey through the realm of magic. There they enter the domain of the God Hermes…who created Promethea! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 PROMETHEA BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY AND CHARLES VESS; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND GRAY In stores June 20. The first six issues of the acclaimed series are collected here, featuring the incredible, genre-bending tales of the imagination by writer Alan Moore and artists J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray (who provide a new cover to this volume), with one passage by guest-artist Charles Vess. See why PROMETHEA is one of the most talked-about series of the last year. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 HOMAGE COMICS DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE #2 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores June 6. Gideon Brood left his compadres in a dusty border town, trying to put some mileage between him and his friends before he brings more trouble down on them. But trouble, it seems, already has arrived, and it turns out Brood is not the only person missing. A bad situation quickly turns worse, when Brood comes face-to-face with an angry band of Indians and a stranger with a similar knack for attracting danger. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #25 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 6. The conclusion to the 3-part "Red Prince Blues." The secrets of The Trust are brought to the forefront, as Agent Graves makes his move against the organization on the seedy boardwalks of Atlantic City. This time though, he's not acting alone. Graves has set in motion a deadly game of cat and mouse, and, like all the games he plays, this one has fatal consequences. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #4 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY CHAYKIN In stores June 20. "Bananarama." The opening story arc concludes in this action-packed issue. Guatemala City literally explodes as the People's Revolution kicks into high gear. The C.I.A.-backed military butchers fight a street-by-street battle against the Communist insurgents and it's up to Harry Kraft to level the playing field. Luckily, Harry knows a thing or two about flying fighter planes and he takes to the air to rain down some serious hellfire. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #2 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY LOUIS SMALL, JR. AND MARK FARMER; PAINTED COVER BY JOE CHIODO In stores June 27. VERTIGO's smart, sassy, butt-kicking new monthly continues. After last issue's shocking revelation, Angela St. Grace tries to come to terms with who she is and what her future path will be. Not the easiest task, especially in the middle of an all-out, pull-the-roof-down war between G.O.O.D. and E.V.I.L. Plus, the sinister seductress Anita Manaday takes on her greatest challenge: Go-Go! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #4 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES, JASON MOORE AND MARK BUCKINGHAM; PAINTED COVER BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ In stores June 6. Venus is caught red-handed by a mounted man with the power to make her regret her transgressions against the law. But even as she gets the worst news of her life, her absentee boyfriend, the obnoxious Anton Marx, makes a move from radio to television where he uses what he does and doesn't know to send San Francisco into a free-fall frenzy over the Knight's brutality. And where is the Knight in all of this? Closer than anyone could possibly imagine! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING TP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY CHRIS BACHALO, MARK BUCKINGHAM AND DAVE MCKEAN; COVER BY MCKEAN In stores June 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the DEATH MEDIUM STATUE, this trade collects the first miniseries starring Death of the Endless, written by THE SANDMAN's Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Chris Bachalo (STEAMPUNK) and Mark Buckingham (THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD — AGENT OF DREAM), and the short story DEATH TALKS ABOUT LIFE by Gaiman and Dave McKean. (STAR00728D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $12.95 ************************ HELLBLAZER #163 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY GUY DAVIS; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores June 27. The conclusion to the 2-part "Lapdogs and Englishmen," featuring guest art by Guy Davis (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE). Back in 1978, the rally cry of "no future" echoed throughout the disenfranchised streets of London, screamed by angry youth that believed there truly was none. Not so for John Constantine. The UK punk rocker/magic man is bent on discovering what the future holds. Question is, what's in it for him? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH I DIE AT MIDNIGHT WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY KYLE BAKER; COVER BY BAKER In stores June 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BIZARRO COMICS HC (which features Kyle Baker's Eisner Award-winning short story "Letitia Lerner — Superman's Babysitter"), this hilarious one-shot follows the misadventures of a man who's accidentally condemed himself to die at midnight, and the race to save his life! (STAR10525D) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ************************ THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY JILL THOMPSON; PAINTED COVER BY THOMPSON In stores June 27. The cute little versions of the Endless are the stars of their very own storybook. The story features Barnabas looking for the lost Delirium by visiting all the realms of Delirium's siblings, the Endless. However, Barnabas soon discovers that finding his master is harder than he might have imagined! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS OF ALL AGES FC, 48PG. $5.95 LUCIFER #15 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY JON VAN FLEET In stores June 13. "Triptych: The Two-Edged Sword" — the second of three linked but freestanding stories. Hybrid angel Elaine Belloc runs away from home and embarks on a quest to find her dead friend Mona. Taking in Hell and the Dreaming along the way, Elaine meets friends and foes she never dreamed existed — and learns that there's a whole lot more to life and death than meets the eye. Featuring cameos from THE SANDMAN favorites Brute and Glob. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #10 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores June 20. Story and gang get a plan of action together to take down Gloves. What better way to lure a psychopath than with a "dead" body? Problem is, Daddy has cut Gloves loose — and, if Story isn't careful, he'll be swingin' in the breeze before sunrise. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRYAN TALBOT AND STEVE LEIALOHA; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores June 20. Edwin & Charles, the British school boys who cheated Death of The Endless in THE SANDMAN: SEASONS OF MISTS, set up shop as detectives-for-hire from their tree house in back of a haunted mansion. But their first case may be more than they can handle. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SCENE OF THE CRIME: A LITTLE PIECE OF GOODNIGHT TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY LARK In stores June 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, this trade collects Ed Brubaker's first hard- boiled VERTIGO hit, featuring artwork by Michael Lark & Sean Phillips. "A consistently excellent series…one of a kind." — Comics International (STAR10917D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $12.95 ************************ SWAMP THING #16 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND MARC HEMPEL; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores June 13. Part 6 of the 7-part "Red Harvest." The penultimate chapter of this epic storyline has all of the players arriving in Los Angeles. Tefé and Heather plan to assassinate Senator Strand; Agent Romero has kidnapped the Conways; Kudzu is trying to assassinate Tefé; and Kilroy and Agent Orange are set on stopping him. When the smoke clears, more than one person's life may be over. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #46 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores June 13. In the aftermath of "Dirge," the City's guts are all over its streets, everything is in chaos, and terrible secrets have been revealed. What we learn here will make the next year of TRANSMET a desperate rush, because Spider needs to win…and dead men don't win anything. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN: LONELY CITY TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores June 20. Reprinting TRANSMETROPOLITAN #25-30, this trade paperback finds outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem and his "filthy assistants" taking on the corrupt-as-everything-else police force of The City. Featuring an introduction by Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard of Star Trek: The Next Generation). For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TRANSMETROPOLITAN: THE NEW SCUM TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON, RODNEY RAMOS AND KEITH AIKEN; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores June 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the TRANSMETROPOLITAN: LONELY CITY TP, this trade reprints TRANSMETROPOLITAN #19-24, as well as a short story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE III. As Election night draws near, Spider conducts savage interviews with the two presidential candidates — the Beast and the Smiler — determined to deliver the truth to the New Scum. (STAR11553D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 THE WITCHING HOUR HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND ART THIBERT In stores June 13. Reoffered to coincide with Chris Bachalo's STEAMPUNK: MANIMATRONIC TP, this haunting VERTIGO hardcover features Bachalo's unique artwork on a reworking of a classic DC title. Collaborating with BATMAN: DARK VICTORY's Jeph Loeb and Ultimate Spider-Man's Art Thibert, Bachalo creates a hit with THE WITCHING HOUR. (STAR11967D) HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $29.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #407 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 6. By the time this issue comes out, it will be Summer. Hot, sticky, gross — you'll probably be sweating like a pig. What better way is there to get your mind off the oppressive, searing heat than relaxing by the pool and reading the hilarious antics in MAD MAGAZINE? You'll laugh your butt off! Just don't accidentally fall asleep afterwards — you'll have a hard time explaining that "tattoo" of Alfred's face that ends up burned onto your belly… MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $2.99 ************************ Look for the ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS BATMAN ACTION FIGURE and the ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ MAD XL #10 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 13. This issue's featured writer of the month: Frank Jacobs! Also, more MAD Marginals XL, more Readers' Choice picks, more Best of the Web from madmag.com. "More, more, more" is the mantra of this issue! MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99 PARADOX PRESS THE BIG BOOK OF WILD WOMEN WRITTEN BY "SUSIE THE FLOOZY;" ART BY PHILIP BOND, JOHN CEBOLLERO, CLIFF CHIANG, MICHAEL COLLINS, COLLEEN DORAN, MARY FLEENER, SETH FISHER, RUSS HEATH, LEA HERNANDEZ, JAMAL IGLE, STEVE LIEBER, CYNTHIA MARTIN, DAVID ROACH, ERIC SHANOWER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MITCH O'CONNELL In stores June 6. From Cleopatra to Evita to Bettie Page to Mae West, to dozens of women you've never heard of but won't soon forget, this Factoid Book has loads of wild women from history packed into one volume, written by self-described wild woman "Susie the Floozy," and illustrated by some of today's top comics artists. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 8X11, 192PG, B&W $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG BOOK OF LITTLE CRIMINALS WRITTEN BY GEORGE HAGENAUER, CARL SIFAKIS, TOM PEYER, JOEL ROSE, LOU STATHIS, AND JUDY MAGUIRE; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY TOM TAGGART In stores June 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE BIG BOOK OF WILD WOMEN, this BIG BOOK collection offers over 60 tales of real-life convicts, killers, connivers, and con men that have taken their place in criminal history. (STAR01799D) MATURE READERS SC, 8X11, 192PG, B&W $14.95 ************************ DC DIRECT BATMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER PAINTED ART BY YOSHITAKA AMANO Advance-solicited; in stores July 18. From the renowned artist of THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS comes this stunning new poster capturing a haunting image of the Dark Knight. This 22" x 34" poster, along with the SUPERMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER, are Amano's first foray into the world of American super-heroes — bringing the subtle elegance of his art to these painted images of DC's premiere characters. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X34, FC $7.95 SUPERMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER PAINTED ART BY YOSHITAKA AMANO Advance-solicited; in stores July 18. The acclaimed artist of THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS paints a unique vision of the Man of Steel in this 22" x 34" poster that is a perfect companion piece to the BATMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN BY YOSHITAKA AMANO POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X34, FC $7.95 ECLIPSO ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores October 3. Archeologist Bruce Gordon is a good and decent man, but during an eclipse he becomes the evil Eclipso — an alter-ego Gordon has struggled with for years. The ECLIPSO ACTION FIGURE stands 6.25", featuring multiple points of articulation, and comes with a "replica" diamond shaped gem cast in translucent purple. Just don't look through it during an eclipse! Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The ECLIPSO ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI GORILLA GRODD DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores October 3. Gorilla Grodd, the ultra-smart simian and evil mastermind, has been a deadly adversary of The Flash for years. Now Gorilla City's most notorious criminal is a new action figure from DC DIRECT! GORILLA GRODD stands a massive 6.5", featuring multiple points of articulation and packed with removable calipers and a human skull. He's so big, Grodd comes packaged in a 4-color window box! Retailers, please note: The GORILLA GRODD DELUXE ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. DELUXE ACTION FIGURE PI JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS BATMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores October 17. ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS BATMAN is the first in DC DIRECT's line of JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES action figures that feature MAD MAGAZINE's resident idiot Alfred as classic DC Comics super-heroes. Standing 5.75" with multiple points of articulation, ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS BATMAN features two sets of hands, a removable utility belt with removable Bat/Banana-rang, yo-yo and a cloth cape. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS BATMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES: ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores October 17. ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN is the second in DC DIRECT's line of JUST-US-LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES action figures that feature MAD MAGAZINE's resident idiot Alfred as classic DC Comics super-heroes. Standing 5.75" with multiple points of articulation, ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN features two sets of hands and a piece of translucent green Kryptonite, plus a chain and a ridiculously short cloth cape. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The ALFRED E. NEUMAN AS SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI LOBO WITH CYCLE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited. In stores October 17. The last time DC DIRECT got a hold of the Last Czarnian, he became a plush toy. This time around, the Main Man's determined not to be so…soft. Standing a menacing 7" with multiple points of articulation, the Lobo action figure comes with a large removable hook on a chain held in his right hand and a 1.75" pet bulldog. Also included in this deluxe set is Lobo's megarod Space Cycle, measuring 8.125" long x 5" wide. Packaged in a 4- color window box. Retailers, please note: The LOBO WITH CYCLE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE SET PI MARTIAN MANHUNTER BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited. In stores July 25. The series of full-color posters by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME) continues with this dynamic portrait of J'Onn J'Onzz, the Martian Manunter. This 22" x 34" poster is designed to be displayed on its own or be placed side-by-side with others in this set (released two at a time on a quarterly basis). Retailers, please note: The MARTIAN MANHUNTER BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X34, FC $7.95 WONDER WOMAN BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited. In stores July 25. The series of full-color posters by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME) continues with this dynamic portrait of Wonder Woman. This 22" x 34" poster is designed to be displayed on its own or be placed side-by-side with others in this set (released two at a time on a quarterly basis). Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN BY ALEX ROSS POSTER is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X34, FC $7.95 POISON IVY MEDIUM STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM; BASED ON DESIGNS BY BRUCE TIMM Advance-solicited; in stores September 26. Based on designs by Bruce Timm from Batman: The Animated Series comes the POISON IVY MEDIUM STATUE. Batman's femme fatale and criminal protector of the world of vegetation poses invitingly on a base of ivy and strewn roses. The POISON IVY MEDIUM STATUE is a companion to DC DIRECT's other animated-style statues based on Harley Quinn and Batgirl. Please note, they are not designed to fit together. The statue is hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, stands approximately 5 1/4" tall x 7 7/8" wide x 3 3/4" deep and comes with a DC Comics Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The POISON IVY MEDIUM STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $89.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AQUAMAN AND AQUALAD DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET In stores June 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the AQUAMAN WATERGLOBE, this deluxe action figure set features an extremely happy aquatic duo. Aquaman comes with a trident. Both figures feature multiple points of articulation. The set includes a 4.25" seahorse base with saddle, and a 2.25" "wave" base that can simulate one of the figures swimming. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR12618Z) ACTION FIGURE SET PI DELIRIUM SOFT TOY In stores June 27. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE LITTLE ENDLESS STORYBOOK, this cute little soft toy version of Little Delirium stands 7" and comes with a colorful plush fish that can adhere to Delirium's hands. Quantities are limited. Orders may be alloca