PREVIEWS VOL. XI #6 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #8 (PREVIEWS VOL. XI #8) 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 August 2001 catalog for October/November/December shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME XI #8 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 #8 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 July 2001 for items on sale in September 2001. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #8 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 DARK HORSE BLAST OFF!: ROCKETS, RAYGUNS, ROBOTS, AND RARITIES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPACE TOYS HC by S. MARK YOUNG, STEVE DUIN, and MIKE RICHARDSON; introduction by HARLAN ELLISON Who could have believed that a toy robot made in Japan from scrap tin would one day fetch nearly $70,000 at a Sotheby's auction? Blast Off! chronicles the golden era of space toys, an age of imagination unbound by the more mundane realities of space travel ushered in by Sputnik and the Space Age. Containing hundreds of striking color photos of some of the most beautiful and ofttimes bizarre toys ever created — many never before seen in print — Blast Off! unearths the nearly lost histories of these space treasures and the companies that created them. Not limited to the presentation of these unique and fascinating playthings of the past, Blast Off! includes one-of-a-kind prototypes, original packaging and instructions, glimpses into ultra-rare Japanese robot catalogs, long-lost advertisements, vintage comic-strip and pulp-magazine art, and items of every description from every corner of the globe. Blast Off! covers extensively some of the most profound toy and space phenomena of the era, from Buck Rogers to Flash Gordon to the "Space Opera" programs of the infancy of television to a blow-by-blow account of the greatest Tin Robot auction in history. Blast Off! is an essential resource not only for the collector, but for anyone with an appreciation of pop culture — or just plain fun! • Introduction by award-wining author, futurist, and cultural commentator Harlan Ellison. On sale September 26 HC w/dust jacket, 256pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11" . . . $34.95 OUTLAW 7 #1 (OF 4) by LOGAN LUBERA and CRAIG YEUNG; cover by LOGAN LUBERA Sheriff Ricco Rossovich is a no-nonsense guy in a weird world of injustice. After he's forced to investigate the third in a series of grisly murders, Ricco must follow a strange trail of clues. Suprisingly, the trail leads to members of his old battle unit, who now seem to be marked for death! Meanwhile, a rogue group of heroes — using the outlawed magical power known as Mana — arrive in the town of Ash with their own brand of trouble in tow. How many of Ricco's friends will die before he can solve this deadly mystery? What part will the Mana Rogues play in solving the case? Why is everyone on the trail of a simple, young farmer named Bayman Ford? Could he be Ash's greatest saviour...or its greatest nightmares made whole?! On sale August 22 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 LITTLE ANNIE FANNY VOLUME 2: 1970 – 1988 TP by HARVEY KURTZMAN and WILL ELDER Dark Horse concludes its complete reprinting of Playboy's legendary Little Annie Fanny strip, with an even bigger second volume, at the same price as the first. Picking up where the first volume left off, this collection follows the strip through to its end in 1988. Ralph Nader, the women's movement, Star Wars, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all fall victim to the merciless and masterful satire of Kurtzman and Elder. The first volume was a smash hit, and the second includes all the same goodies, with never before seen production art and behind the scenes info about Hefner, Kurtzman, Elder, and the host of cartoonists who contributed to this revolutionary comic. On sale September 19 SC, 240pg, FC . . . $24.95 DARK HORSE MAVERICK THE HORROR OF COLLIER COUNTY TP created, written, & illustrated by RICH TOMMASO Everyone knows that the state of Florida can be a pretty scary place — swamps, alligators, bugs the size of small cars, zombies … zombies?! Escaping the stresses of city life, a young single mom visits her own mother in the hurricane state, only to find more tension — and of a seriously freakish nature. Writer/artist Rich Tommaso has an inviting, clear-line style and a knack for blending the creepiness of everyday existence with the surreal feel of a '50s creature feature. With a weed-whacker for a weapon and the world against her, this punk-rock mommy will take down every zombie in the state of Florida, if need be. Is Florida really haunted by the undead? Or is it just the recent presidential election that makes it seem so?! SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale August 15 144pg, 6x9, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 HELLBOY: CONQUEROR WORM #4 (OF 4) created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA The "Angel of Death" reveals the future history of man while Roger and Hellboy hatch a desperate plan to destroy the conqueror worm. On sale August 8 FC, 32 pg (4 of 4) . . . . . . . . $2.99 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: GOTTERDAMMERUNG #3 (OF 4) adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL Siegfried hands Brunhildé off as a bride to another man, but the Valkyrie won't be so easily discarded. The entire clan of the Gibichung are up in arms over accusations of rape and infidelity, as different players conspire to get possession of the ring. The fate of the gods is in the hands of men, for once. On sale August 8 FC, 32 pg (3 of 4) . . . . . . . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #51 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The adventures of the highly skilled rabbit ronin keep rolling. But where this story goes, who knows? Has Usagi gone to the netherworld? The previously un-bested bunny might be "dead," but his gruff hippo counterpart still has his life and will stop at nothing to save the thief Kitsune from certain death. Fortunately, Gen might get a little help from the "ghost" of his old friend. Sound confusing? Well, these mysteries will be resolved, and we might find out a little something more, such as the identity of Kitsune's patron. Eisner Award-winner Stan Sakai keeps your head spinning in this second chapter of "The Shrouded Moon." On sale August 22 b&w, 24pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #3 (OF 8) by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE As a professional thief, Melaka Fray has seen her share of danger and excitement. But is she ready for the challenges facing a Slayer? This issue, Melaka learns some of the history of the Slayers and comes to understand a little about what it means to her. Ready or not, here she comes! She's taking on the forces of darkness like no one else can. This Fourth of July, Fray has got more fireworks than your Uncle Al's barbecue! • Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, makes his comics debut with this epic, new, eight-issue series! On sale August 1 FC, 32pg (3 of 8) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES: THE HUMAN WAR #3 (OF 3) by IAN EDGINTON, PACO MEDINA, and JUAN VLASCO; cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL The fate of humankind is decided in this gripping finale! Shiva's ape army seeks to deliver a killing blow to the integrated human and ape rebellion by utilizing the most terrible weapon on their planet — nuclear power! As both sides race to find the wreckage of the spaceship Oberon, Attar, the wise, semi-retired gorilla general, wonders if Shiva's fanaticism and hatred for humans will spill over to ape kind. If so, it would lead to her tyranny over the entire Planet of the Apes! On sale August 1 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Campbell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #38 Calling all Manga fans! Be sure to "Rally" around Dark Horse Extra #38 'cause we're giving you a killer Gunsmith Cats poster in celebration of our upcoming October trade paperback and special issue! Also this month, C. Scott Morse gives you a sneak peek at his upcoming NEW series, Ancient Joe! Did we mention this issue also has the must-see conclusions to strips from Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes and Joss Whedon's Angel? All this, plus the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse August title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Get in the loop and be in the know with Dark Horse Extra! Dig it? On sale August 1 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI SPYBOY: BET YOUR LIFE VOL. 3 TP by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, CARLOS MEGLIA, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN A deadly nerve gas and a plot against the United Nations puts SpyBoy and Bombshell hot on the trail of the insidious Madam Imadam, head of the international Palindrome terrorist organization! Their search leads them to the exotic city of Marispan, where Butch is on vacation with his mother, Barbie Q is doublecrossed and fights for her life against a diminutive, cyborg samurai, secrets about Alex's mother come from an unexpected source, and Sean Fleming gets lucky (sort of). A mysterious city and a casino filled with spies and danger…what more could a SpyFan ask for? Collects issues #7-9 of the ongoing series. On sale September 26 SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 THE TENTH: BLACKOUT TP by TONY DANIEL At last, the early and hard-to-find issues of the hit series The Tenth are being collected in a high-quality, affordable format! Collecting issues #1-5 of The Tenth (regular series), Blackout plunges our heroes deep into the secrets and mysteries of the evil Rhazes Darkk and his plans for global domination. Can Espy del Toro and The Tenth keep control of their supernatural powers and defeat Darkk's evil supermonsters? Watch as the sexy action and dark adventure unfold! See why The Tenth remains a sellout success — don't miss out on this series a second time! On sale September 12 SC, 128pg, FC . . . $14.95 VIDEO NOIRE TP by carlos trillo and EDUARDO RISSO A seedy private eye is hideously murdered after taking tawdry, career-threatening photos of the beautiful host of a popular children's show. When the P.I.'s associate searches for the answers behind his friend's killing, he is drawn into a netherworld he never imagined existed and discovers truths he wishes he'd never found. Penned by CyberSix creator Carlos Trillo and illustrated by acclaimed 100 Bullets artist Eduardo Risso, Video Noire is a taut, hard-edged journey into violent passions, forbidden obsessions...and ancient evil. Video Noire is another exciting Venture graphic album, published in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available for the first time in an English-language edition! FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 12 SC, 96pg, b&w, 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #36: FALSE MEMORIES PART 2 (OF 4) by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS Dawn has vanished without a trace and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. As they try to deduce her whereabouts, Buffy turns Sunnydale (and a whole lot of vampires) upside-down in her search. Spike suspects that Dawn's disappearance has something to do with a former Slayer turned vampire, the deadly Yuki Makumura. It looks like this Vampire Slayer must go up against a Slayer Vampire. Could things get any worse? Don't ask! On sale August 29 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ #2 (OF 3) by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA; cover by JOHN TOTLEBEN With the help of a wizened Tibetan Monk and the beautiful, young demon-girl, Oz hopes to gain control over the wolf half of his nature. As the weeks draw closer to the next full moon, Oz prepares to meet his worst enemy: himself. Dark forces are on the move. Will Oz defeat the twisted minions or will he become the latest addition to the demons' nightmare menagerie? On sale August 15 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Totleben cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TP by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, CHRISTIAN ZANIER, and CLIFF RICHARDS A huntress is stalking demons in L.A. Normally this would be a good thing, except she's leaving survivors and telling them Angel sent her. Now Angel has an army of demons on his tail, hell-bent on revenge. What's a vampire to do? And how long can his human companions, Cordelia and Wesley, remain safe? Meanwhile, monsters are fleeing the carnage in L.A. and seeking refuge in Sunnydale, where they're being dealt with by the Slayer. Buffy, Giles, and the gang learn about the havoc, and Buffy determines that she must go to Angel's side to lend a hand; a decision that does not sit at all well with Buffy's vampire-hunting boyfriend, Riley. Collecting issues #15-16 of Angel and issues #29-30 from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. On sale September 19 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 AKIRA BOOK 4 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo Set off by the bullet of a would-be assassin, Neo-Tokyo has been leveled by Akira's godlike psychic fury. Now cut off from the rest of world, the Great Tokyo Empire rises, with Akira its king, Tetsuo its mad prime minister, and a growing army of fanatic acolytes. Forces on the outside still search for a way to stop Akira, and the answer may lie in the hands of the mysterious Lady Miyako, a powerful member of Akira's psychic brotherhood. But the solution to harnessing Akira may ultimately be more dangerous than Akira himself! On sale September 19 SC, 400pg, b&w . . . $27.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: SIM HELL REMASTERED #4 (OF 4) by ADAM WARREN; new color by GURU eFX; front cover by ADAM WARREN; back cover by BRUCE TIMM This four-issue miniseries, now in state-of-the-art full-color, reaches its grand finale, as Kei and Yuri struggle with the villainous Kevin Sleet through a nightmarish cyberspace battleground, with the very fate of civilization hanging in the balance! Thrill to gun fetishism, savage beatings, rogue nanotechnology, and even a brief visit to Hell itself! Wheee!!! • Includes a "bonus art" section of never-before-seen artwork by writer/artist Adam Warren. On sale August 1 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 SHADOW STAR TP by MOHIRO KITOH; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS From a dying planet shall come the children of light...While on vacation on a small island, young Shiina Tamai dives under the water near an old shrine and discovers an unearthly starfish-like creature. She nearly drowns but is rescued by the silent, wide-eyed little animal, who Shiina befriends and names Hoshimaru. To Shiina's surprise and delight, the creature changes shape, lets Shiina stand on him, and the two fly off into the clouds. But what looks to be a young girl's ultimate fantasy soon takes a darker turn as Shiina and Hoshimaru become entangled in a struggle between rival extraterrestrial factions who battle in the skies upon huge alien beasts called Shadow Dragons, with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance. On sale September 5 SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $15.95 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #1: BANPEI IN LOVE PART 1 (OF 2) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Banpei the robot is Skuld's best friend in the world. After all, she made him! But when Banpei suddenly starts misbehaving, Skuld discovers there's one programming bug no one can fix — Banpei's in love…with a sassy advertising doll! And the only thing Skuld can fix now is herself... On sale August 1 b&w, 40pg (1 of 2) . . . $3.50 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #59: SECRETS PART 2 (OF 4) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu Kagehisa came to Kaga to bring another sword school under his wing. But now the shoe is on the other foot — instead of finding a welcome, he's found a dojo full of angry young men who don't want to take orders from an upstart, unless he can prove he's tougher than the best of them! Anotsu's long road to Kaga ends in an unexpected battle to the death, with a furious swordfighter who moves as fast as lightning! Nominated for a 2001 Harvey Award for "Best Presentation of Foreign Material"! FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 8 b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V #11 (OF 11) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It takes more than an out-of-control 18-wheeler to stop Bean Bandit and Rally from getting their man! But now that they've got the counterfeiter Jim Macks, what next? Macks is Bean's client, but he's Rally's bounty target! And they've still got their friend Misty's kidnappers on their tail! It's the endless runaround of a bounty hunter's life, and as Rally's 23rd birthday approaches, Chicago's fastest draw is looking for a reward that isn't counterfeit! It's the final regular episode of Kenichi Sonoda's long-running hit, Gunsmith Cats! • This may be the end of Gunsmith Cats for now, but fan-favorite Kenichi Sonoda continues to produce GSC tales while focusing on his current ongoing Japanese hit, Exaxxion, coming soon from Dark Horse! Watch for details in future issues of Previews! FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 15 b&w, 40pg (11 of 11)…$3.50 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #15 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS If you're not reading Super Manga Blast! you're missing out on some of the best comics from Japan! Shadow Star gets the spotlight this month, with 50 pages of kick-ass story! Shiina's father may start believing in angels, 'cause there's one flying outside his fighter plane — and it's got a rapid-fire Vulcan cannon…! In Club 9, Haruo discovers the ghost of a dead student in her dorm room — and it's got the hots for her! Maybe it's time to move in with her sexy friend Aki! Seraphic Feather continues as Kei apparently returns from the dead (again!) and secrets are uncovered about the mysterious explosion on the moon! Plus more 3x3 Eyes and What's Michael?! FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 29 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 (Price still in question) LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 13: THE MOON IN THE EAST, THE SUN IN THE WEST TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ Yagyu Retsudo is a man on fire. For years he's been planning the destruction of Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf. Ogami is a one-man army, having cut down all of Yagyu's sons — except one, who's been sent to avenge his brothers or die trying! Meanwhile, the toughest cop in Edo, now retired, has the chance to take in the killer of a lifetime, Ogami himself. But is he up to the task? And Daigoro, the Wolf's cub, finds himself in adventures of his own, befriending a rich family and their spoiled son, and mysterious female falconers! It's all in a day's work for Lone Wolf and Cub… Don't miss out on the best-selling graphic novels of the year and a series that belongs on every bookshelf! • Nominated for a 2001 Harvey Award for Best Presentation of Foreign Material! • Now featuring classic, stunning covers by master artist Bill Sienkiewicz (Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Elektra: Assassin), re-worked and improved by the artist himself, in their greatest presentation ever! FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 26 SC, 320 pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB RELISTS 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, 304pg, 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, 304pg, 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, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, 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 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (DEC000032) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 ************************* POP-OUT PEOPLE™ FUTURAMA! SIMPSONS! Dark Horse continues its line of fun Pop-Out PeopleTM! Pop out each character, 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. FUTURAMA #2: "LOVE'S LABOURS LOST IN SPACE" EPISODE POP-OUT PEOPLE™ We meet Zapp Brannigan and his disgruntled sidekick, Lieutenant Kif Kroker, when the Planet Express crew travels to Vergon 6 to rescue some animals. In order to secure Brannigan's cooperation, Leela agrees to visit him in his private quarters. Overwhelmed with pity at Zapp's feeble attempts at seduction, Leela sleeps with him. The crew does manage to rescue many of the animals on Vergon 6, and Leela befriends a tiny creature who produces enough dark matter to power their ship back to Earth. On sale July 18 FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) SIMPSONS #2: "A FISH CALLED SELMA" EPISODE POP-OUT PEOPLE™ Troy McClure discovers that an ongoing romantic relationship with Selma Bouvier is just the thing to kickstart his sagging acting career. With Selma at his side, Troy's popularity with the public soars, and he's offered the starring role in "Planet of the Apes, the Musical." On sale July 18 FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) JURASSIC PARK III POP-OUT PEOPLE™ The perils of the prehistoric have once again been brought to life by the magic of the movies. In July, Universal Pictures and Steven Spielberg return to Jurassic Park. We know you'd like to go there too, and we are offering an opportunity to bring 'em back alive with our Pop-Out People. One set utilizes high resolution photos of the actual dinosaur models created for the film. The second set features fabulous illustrated interpretations of the dangerous denizens of Jurassic Park. Each element is printed on both sides in full color, and each set comes with its own custom 2-sided diorama. Collect 'em all. Each dinosaur in the set is approximately 3" tall, On sale July 18 Jurassic Park III #1, FC, pop-out characters (Art) . . .$2.99 (each) #2, FC, pop-out characters (Photo) . . .$2.99 (each) PLANET OF THE APES LIMITED-EDITION ATTAR STATUE Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes promises to be one of the most exciting movie releases of 2001 and Dark Horse is proud to be a part of it. Burton's unique vision translates into every visual element of the film, from the costumes to the characters themselves. Dark Horse presents a finely detailed, fully painted cold-cast statue of the gorilla general, Attar, a central figure in Planet of the Apes. The statue captures him in a savage battle, with the might and power of his great strength on full display. He'son a battlefield littered with the remnants of his adversaries' weapons and armor. The talented team at Gentle Giant Studios has captured a dynamic moment in the life of a great character. On sale September 19 12" tall, fully painted, limited-edition, packaged in a full-color collectors box. . . $150.00 PLANET OF THE APES POP-OUT PEOPLE™ Now you can collect Planet of the Apes art Pop-Out People based on characters from this summer's hit movie! Pop out each character, 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 July 18 Planet of the Apes Pop-Out People™ FC, pop-out characters (Art) . . .$2.99 (each) R. CRUMB'S KITCHEN KUT-OUTS MAGNET SET Pull up your socks and grab this set of R. Crumb's bright and colorful Kitchen Kut-Outs magnet! Bob Dill the Singing Pickle, Bad Guy Billy Beercan and their friends will be more than happy to stick your shopping list to the fridge. There are eleven big, thick magnets that won't slowly slide down the fridge and will hold that dorky photo of your kid sister firmly to the freezer door . R. Crumb and "cute" aren't normally associated but this item will appeal both to hard-core Crumb collectors and little old ladies alike! On sale October 17 FC, 11 piece magnet set, 13" x 10" . . . $19.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #25: ALBERT STATUE Perhaps the only Alligator known to smoke cigars, and most certainly the biggest perpetrator of misadventures in Okefenokee Swamp, Albert was never much of a wall flower. His vainglorious personality was the perfect counterpoint to the gentle, philosophic Pogo in Walt's Kelly's well-loved comic strip "Pogo". He is truly a classic comic character and we are pleased to bring him to you. Sculpted at Yoe! Studios. Because this piece is limited allocation may occur. On sale October 3 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.99 DARK HORSE STICKER COLLECTION Stick em here, stick em there, stick 'em everywhere! We took some of the best Dark Horse characters and made em really sticky. Like Tony Millionaire's Sock Monkey, Dark Horse's own Bombshell and The Nevermen, plus our perennial faves Bettie Page and Charles Atlas. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. On sale August 22 Sock Monkey sticker #1 (Sock Monkey 3 panel), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Sock Monkey sticker #2 (Sock Monkey head shot), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bombshell sticker #1 (Shy mini-bombshell), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bombshell sticker #2 (Angry mini-bombshell), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #1 (Devil Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #2 (Black Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #3 (Leopard Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Bettie Page sticker #4 (Red Bettie), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Charles Atlas sticker #1 (posing on yellow), FC . . . $1.99 (each) Charles Atlas sticker #2 (posing on red w/sword), FC . . . $1.99 (each) COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO MARX PLAYSETS VOL. I Dark Horse is pleased to be distributing an amazing set of VHS video tapes for toy collectors. Produced by vintage toy expert Rusty Kern, the series will prove indispensable to collectors, dealers, or anyone with even a casual interest in this fascinating aspect of the hobby. The first volume takes the viewer on a 45-minute look at one of the key types of collectible play sets — the Marx Bros. playsets. Over 22 great playsets are detailed, including Captain Gallant, Untouchables, Operation Moonbase, Bunker Hill, and Legend of the Alamo. "Sensational! I loved it!" — Frank Rice, Chief Designer, Marx Playsets On sale August 1 Collector's Guide to Marx Playsets Vol. I VHS video . . . $21.99 THE PLAYSET SPECTACULARS VOL. II From Ben Hur to the Alamo! Actual explosions leap from the screen as this dynamite series by Rusty Kern continues. Vol. II covers Walt Disney ("Davy Crockett") Alamo set, the Marx Alamo, Robin Hood, Remco's Big Caesar Roman Warship (3 feet long and motorized!), miniature Marx Knights & Castle (hand-painted individual pieces), Vikings & Knights playset, which is assembled on video — a rare opportunity. The video also includes a valuable "collector's basics" segment on how to buy playsets. This second volume runs 50 minutes and proves to be one of the best playset reference guides. Much better than a book or price guide. On sale August 15 The Playset Spectaculars Vol. II VHS video . . . $21.99 STAR WARS #33: DARKNESS PART 2 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by JON FOSTER Bad things are happening on the prison planet of Kiffex. A Guardian outpost on the planet has been overrun by the vampiric Anzati and weapons from the outpost have spread to the inmates. When Jedi Quinlan Vos, a direct descendant of the Guardians, is summoned to help investigate the disaster, he cannot refuse. But the Jedi, who is struggling with the draw of the dark side, may be in for more than he bargained. Fortunately, Quin has the help of his scheming Devaronian pal Villie, his former Master, Tholme, and unexpected support in the shape of a small blind cook. Quin will need all the help he can get to survive this mission and avoid falling into the darkness... On sale August 22 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — A NEW HOPE #4 (OF 4) by CHRIS WARNER, DREW JOHNSON, and RAY SNYDER; cover by TONY HARRIS In this altered Star Wars timeline, Luke Skywalker fails to destroy the Death Star, and the Rebellion is seemingly crushed. Overcoming his raging emotions, Luke escapes to become a Jedi Master after finding Yoda and completing his training. Imperial forces thrive throughout the galaxy, and Leia Organa undergoes a dark transformation while Luke plunges headlong into the heart of the Empire in a final attempt to rekindle the Rebellion. Brother battles sister, and a dying Jedi Master squares off against an entire world in this final issue. Star Wars: Infinities... the possibilities are endless! • Bonus! Star Wars: Infinities — A New Hope #4 contains an Obi-Wan promo card from the upcoming Star Wars Evolution card set for Topps! On sale August 1 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. SITH #5 (OF 6) by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The devastated planet of Ruusan has endured much during the war between the Jedi Army of Light and the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness. Its forests have been decimated and its inhabitants mercilessly slaughtered. The war is not over yet and many more will suffer before it ends. Of three young cousins sent to Ruusan, one will willfully join with the dark, one will seek out the light, and one will fulfill a destiny that none could have possibly foreseen. Don't miss this pivotal chapter in the story that tells of one of the darkest times in Star Wars history! On sale August 15 FC, 32pg (5 of 6) . . . $2.99 DC COMICS Sometimes the best man for the job is a boy. NINJA BOY Journey to a mystical, ancient Japan where fast-paced martial-arts action and adventure are executed with an exciting manga flair! White-hot artist/cowriter Alé Garza (E.V.E. Protomecha) proudly launches a new ongoing series from WildStorm — NINJA BOY — featuring the debut of cowriter Allen Warner and inks by Dan Norton (GEN13). NINJA BOY stars Nakio, the youngest member of the Mugen ninja clan, who is being trained in their secret arts. But in his heart, Nakio dreams of becoming something...more. All this is put aside when Nakio's first solo mission fails. The evil Lord Mikaboshi has set a trap for young Nakio, who barely escapes with his life, only to find his home has been destroyed. Nakio must now journey to the center of the Old Forest to find a way to defeat the powerful Mikaboshi. Accompanied by his friend Sake — a furry, foul-mouthed woodland creature — Nakio must overcome Mantis Gods, Spider Queens, and black magic to find those who will battle by his side…that is, if master assassins Zensho and Raishu don't catch him first! NINJA BOY is the first of several Asian-themed titles to come from WildStorm Productions, with two more titles — TALE WEAVER (by Brian Haberlin Studios) and MECHANICA (by Marv Wolfman, Conor Libby and others) — to debut later this year. For a sneak peek at NINJA BOY, check out a preview at www.wildstorm.com! This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads (and the NINJA BOY/OUT THERE flipbook preview). NINJA BOY is an ongoing series from WildStorm Productions, edited by Aaron Watanabe. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 15 with cover price of $2.95 U.S. Subsequent issues will be 32 pages with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. They've lost their lives. Will they also lose their souls? DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN Throughout the history of the DC Universe, many DC heroes have faced the ultimate challenge and paid the ultimate price…in death. Now, Deadman, the Ghostly Guardian, has the chance to avert the final fates of four DC heroes who died in combat in DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN — a 5-issue weekly series in August written by Steve Vance (SUPERMAN, INC.) with covers by José Luis García-López & Kevin Nowlan. DEAD AGAIN finds everyone's favorite dead acrobat, Boston Brand — a.k.a. Deadman — at critical moments in DCU history. In DEAD AGAIN #1 (with art by SUPERGIRL's Leonard Kirk & BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN's Rick Burchett), a mysterious force summons Deadman to help prevent the heroic self-sacrifice of Barry Allen — the Flash — during the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Failing this, Deadman's task is to escort the Flash's soul to "the light." An easy task, if not for the unexpected appearance of a dark force named Darius Caldera… Caldera is dying and he knows it. In fact, he knows exactly when he is fated to die. But Darius has a plan: to capture the souls of the world's greatest heroes and use them to build the ultimate offering to the forces of hell, in exchange for immortality. In DEAD AGAIN #2, Deadman is summoned to an abandoned warehouse just in time to observe the torture of Jason Todd — the second Robin — at the hands of the Joker, in an issue illustrated by Jim Aparo (artist of BATMAN #428, where Todd died) & Burchett. Deadman tries to intervene, but the fate of Robin's life is preordained. The fate of his afterlife, however, is another issue entirely. In #3 (art by Kirk & Burchett), a battle rages though the streets of Metropolis as Superman and Doomsday fight to the death! It's a death Deadman can't prevent. But he can make sure the soul and body of the Man of Steel aren't used to further the forces of evil. In DEAD AGAIN #4, the battle royal continues as Mongul teams up with the Cyborg Superman to kill Hal Jordan and destroy Coast City, in an issue illustrated by Mark D. Bright (artist of GREEN LANTERN #46, which dealt with the fallout of Coast City's destruction) & Burchett. Can Deadman manage to save the life of Earth's Greatest Green Lantern? And if he does...is that necessarily a good thing? In the surprising conclusion in #5 (art by Kirk & Burchett), Deadman discovers the shocking secret of who has been sending him on these missions to save the doomed heroes over the years and why — and he may not like the answer. Only Deadman stands in Caldera's way — one (dead) man against Hell's Finest! DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN leads into an ongoing DEADMAN series this fall, written by Vance and featuring the U.S. debut of the amazingly talented artist Josep Beroy. This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN is a 5-issue weekly miniseries co-edited by Andy Helfer and Mike McAvennie. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 1, and each issue is 32 pages with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN Last month, DC Comics announced the details of the long-anticipated JUST IMAGINE... project — twelve one-shots teaming comics legend Stan Lee (co-creator of X-Men, Spider-Man and the Hulk) with some of the industry's greatest artists to present Stan's take on the names and concepts of the greatest heroes of the DC Universe. Now, following Stan's incredible collaboration with Joe Kubert on an all-new, all-different Batman, Stan Lee joins WildStorm Productions co-founder Jim Lee (no relation!) to create a Wonder Woman unlike any seen in comics before! Inked by Jim Lee's DIVINE RIGHT collaborator Scott Williams, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN introduces a fiercely beautiful, uncommonly brave heroine in the jungles of Peru. Maria Mendoza is a young idealist angered by the way her homeland has been stripped of its ancient treasures, its people cruelly mistreated by the hated Senor Guitez. When Maria's father — a respected judge — dies for defying Guitez's cruelty, she flees, only to discover an ancient artifact — a golden staff — that connects her more fully to her people's long- buried heritage, transforming her into a paragon of power the likes of which the world has never known. But can even the so-called "Eighth Wonder of the World" stand against Guitez's power, especially when he is transformed into a deadly creature by the ministrations of the devilish Reverend Darrk? Like all the JUST IMAGINE titles, the WONDER WOMAN one-shot includes two stunning covers — one by Jim Lee & Williams, the other by Adam Hughes (the DCU's WONDER WOMAN) — and a backup "On the Street" story written by Michael Uslan (with dialogue by Stan Lee). This issue's backup tale, which looks into the world around the emerging heroes, is illustrated by another living legend of comics, Gene Colan (Daredevil, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS), with inks by Tom Palmer (X-Men: The Hidden Years, Avengers)! This project is supported with house and trade ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic- book stores August 15 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. OUR WORLDS AT WAR: "CASUALTIES OF WAR" The death toll rises, allies turn against one another, and more surprises reveal themselves in "Casualties of War" — the third and final month of "Our Worlds at War." Superman is left with no choice but to deliver himself into the hands of Lex Luthor, becoming part of the "Metropolis Project," as the Man of Steel and Strange Visitor provide an unexpected means of stopping the War. But in doing so, has Superman become an even greater danger to the Universe than the War he's striving to end? These devastating changes to the DC Universe continue in SUPERMAN #173 (written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness & Cam Smith), ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595 (written by Joe Casey with art by Mike Wieringo & José Marzan, Jr.), SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117 (written by Mark Schultz with art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen), and ACTION COMICS #782 (written by Joe Kelly with art by Kano & Marlo Alquiza). Three extra-sized Specials in August (with covers by Jae Lee) also detail the final events in the War throughout the rest of the DC Universe. In THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 (written by Geoff Johns with art by Angel Unzueta & José Marzan, Jr.), the Scarlet Speedster encounters the deadliest enemy the world of Apokolips has to offer. Pushing himself to the limit, Wally outraces the New God called Black Racer — who is death himself! In HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 (written by Karl Kesel with art by Steve Leiber, Paul Chadwick, Amanda Conner, Paul Grist, and Aron Wiesenfeld), the insanity of Harley Quinn's world collides with the metamorphic sanity of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in an explosive way! Finally, in WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 (written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Mike Wieringo, Cam Smith, and others), the aftermath of the War and the toll it's taken on the heroes is examined. The dead are buried as Superman tries to deal with what he's become, and he's not alone. Guest-starring Wonder Woman, the JLA and Young Justice! Some major sacrifices are then made in other DCU titles that tie in to the War, including YOUNG JUSTICE #36, IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, BATMAN #594, WONDER WOMAN #173, and SUPERGIRL #61. THE WAR HITS THE FOLLOWING TITLES IN AUGUST: August 1: SUPERMAN #173 *YOUNG JUSTICE #36 August 8: ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595 THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 *IMPULSE #77 August 15: SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117 HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 *SUPERBOY #91 August 22: ACTION COMICS #782 *BATMAN #594 *WONDER WOMAN #173 August 29: WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 *SUPERGIRL #61 (* denotes a tie-in issue that will not carry the full "Our Worlds at War" trade dress) SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II In the popular SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS miniseries, writer/artist John Byrne (X-Men: The Hidden Years, WONDER WOMAN) introduced readers to an Elseworld where Superman and Batman made their debuts in the years they first appeared in the real world (1938 and '39, respectively), shaping the history of the Earth in thrilling and unexpected ways. A truly generational saga, the story spanned centuries, as both heroes experienced triumphant success and heartbreaking tragedy. Now, Byrne reenters the world of GENERATIONS to reveal the milestone moments in other DC heroes' careers (during that same period) in the 4-issue Prestige miniseries aptly titled SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II. In GENERATIONS II #1, readers witness Hawkman flying into battle alongside the Blackhawks at the height of World War II, with Golden Age versions of Superman, Green Lantern and the Spectre joining the fray. Even as a classic Superman foe is revealed playing a pivotal role in the Nazi onslaught, other forces manifest, as Wonder Woman leaves Paradise Island for the first time and Lois Lane finds herself caught in a fight between Batman and Robin and criminal genius Lex Luthor! Then the story skips ahead 11 years, as the Justice Society of America and Batman investigate the mysterious "Demon Head" organization; Lois Lane gives birth to Supergirl; Green Lantern Abin Sur meets GL Alan Scott; and Wonder Woman suffers a devastating personal tragedy. Future issues of GENERATIONS II leapfrog through the decades — spanning into the distant future — as the legacies of Superman and Batman inspire teenaged heroes to form their own super-hero team (the Justice League of America); a romance develops between Batman's successor and the alluring Batgirl; the ghostly Deadman takes Batman into the mind of the Joker; and much, much more! GENERATIONS II takes DC's greatest heroes through adventures that celebrate every era of super-heroic storytelling. It's a ride not to be missed! This project is supported with house ads. SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II is a 4-issue Elseworlds miniseries in the Prestige Format edited by Mike Carlin. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 1 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. ANGEL AND THE APE Angel O'Day is a topnotch private eye by day, and a club-hopping "it" girl by night. Her sidekick, Sam Simeon, is the strong, silent type — an aspiring cartoonist who is trying out for a new book at DC Comics. Oh yeah, and he's also a giant ape. You got a problem with that? ANGEL AND THE APE is a 4-issue miniseries written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman (AMERICAN CENTURY), with art by Philip Bond (HELLBLAZER SPECIAL: BAD BLOOD) and outrageous covers by Arthur Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien) — updating the DC Comics classic…VERTIGO style. When sexy lingerie model Bambi Dextrous disappears, Angel and Sam are called in to solve the case, and a satirical romp ensues through an urban playground of nightclubs, strip bars, photo shoots, nail salons run by ex-Viet Cong guerrillas, and shoe stores. From Torso van Morso, king of scanty skivvies, to B.J. the midget assistant, the goofy cast of characters leads our detectives into a mystery that's as hilarious as it is baffling. As this miniseries unfolds, we'll learn the answers to lots of questions: Will Sam's new comic ever get published? Will the parties responsible for Bambi's disappearance ever show up? And most important of all, will Angel ever find the perfect outfit? This project is supported with house and trade ads. ANGEL & THE APE is a 4-issue miniseries from VERTIGO edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 22 with a cover price $2.95 U.S. ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK High action meets low comedy once again as the Rifle Brigade returns in a new and even more outrageous adventure! Writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, Punisher) and artist Carlos Ezquerra (Just A Pilgrim) are joined by cover artist Glenn Fabry to bring you ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK, a 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries that's funnier — and grittier — than the original. Adolf Hitler's mythical missing…um, testicle has resurfaced in a remote Middle Eastern kingdom. Imbued with occult powers, it has become the ultimate weapon — and whatever army possesses the "bollock" will sweep all before them. And so, as the war in Europe draws to a close, the Allies and the Axis are in a race to find Hitler's detached private part. The fate of the world may well depend upon these raiders of the lost bollock! Ennis and Ezquerra, the team that brought you the original RIFLE BRIGADE miniseries (as well as Just A Pilgrim and BLOODY MARY), pit Captain Darcy and his boys against an old enemy who returns to bedevil them. But even they might get beaten to the prize by a wily American archaeologist-adventurer who's got his own eye on the ball. Just who will prevail? This project is supported with house and trade ads. ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK is a 3- issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Tony Bedard and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 8 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN TP Commisioner James Gordon. He's one of the most respected men on the Gotham City Police Force. He's a trusted aide to Batman in the fight for justice. He's also a loving father and all-around good man. But a sudden attack by a foe from his past will leave Gordon at death's door… Three shots in the back. Officer down. BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN is a 168-page trade paperback collecting this year's electrifying sold-out storyline, reprinting BATMAN #587 (by Greg Rucka, Rick Burchett & Rodney Ramos), ROBIN #86 (by Ed Brubaker and Jacob & Arnold Pander), BIRDS OF PREY #27 (by Chuck Dixon, N. Steven Harris & John Nyberg), CATWOMAN #90 (by Bronwyn Carlton, Mike Lilly & Wayne Faucher), NIGHTWING #53 (by Devin Grayson, Burchett & Ramos), DETECTIVE COMICS #754 (by Nunzio DeFilippis, Michael Collins & Jesse Delperdang), and BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13 (by Rucka, Burchett & Ramos). Also included are the original covers of these issues, plus a new painted cover for this volume, all by astonishing newcomer Durwin Talon. The Dark Knight's greatest ally has fallen, and Batman has sworn to bring the gunman to justice — beginning his hunt with the only eyewitness to the crime: Catwoman! But the trail to Gordon's attacker is riddled with more intrigue than Batman could have predicted, as the clues start unraveling the terrible truth of the assailant's identity. As Gordon lies near death, Batman — with the aid of his protégés (Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, Azrael, and Oracle) — must solve one of their most challenging and personal cases: Who fired the shots on Gordon and why? Continuing the chronicles of Batman's quest for justice, BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN features an all-star cast of writers and artists, and the Dark Knight as you've never seen him — powerless, as his best friend lies near death! BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN is a 168-page trade paperback arriving in comic- book stores August 29 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING You may think you know all the costumed heroes and villains of Gotham City, but there is one person who has kept to the shadows more effectively than even the Dark Knight himself. His name is Orpheus. But is he on the side of the angels? Or is he something to be feared along with Gotham's other notorious psychopaths? Orpheus's true motives lie at the heart of BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING — a riveting, spine-tingling 5-issue miniseries written by Alex Simmons (Blackjack) and pencilled by Dwayne Turner (Spawn: The Undead). Simmons and Turner are cocreators of Orpheus — a character who will become an important figure in Gotham City — and are joined by inker Danny Miki (Spawn) while Turner provides covers for the miniseries. A rash of police shootings has escalated the tensions between the Gotham City Police Department and local street gangs, and caught in the middle is a neighborhood terrified of both sides. But as Batman investigates the shootings, he discovers more than just trigger-happy gangbangers. There's a new costumed figure in town — cloaked in shadows and following the course of the Dark Knight's investigation at every turn. But is this stranger a hero or a villain? Just who is Orpheus, and what is his connection to the shootings? And will Batman discover the truth before another of Gotham's finest falls? This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING is a 5-issue miniseries edited by Michael Wright. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 22 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC The comprehensive collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, the Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 5 — a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 5 to December 27, 1942. This volume of THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES finds more of the famous Spirit strips written and drawn by Eisner, as well as strips executed by the more-than-capable members of Eisner's staff — during the period when Eisner was spirited away by the United States Army for the duration of World War II. But with writers like Manly Wade Wellman & William Woolfolk, and legendary artists like Lou Fine & Jack Cole at work, the quality of the weekly Spirit newspaper sections certainly did not falter. But don't take our word for it; see for yourself in this meticulously reconstructed, gorgeously presented hardcover collecting rollicking stories like "The Royal Flush Gang," "Ebony Meets Frankenstein," "The Return of Scar Cainam," "Espionage in Egypt," "The Mock Invasion," and the memorable "Improve Your Memory in Ten Easy Lessons." Also included is a special introduction by comics historian Ron Goulart, who profiles the creators and traces the history of The Spirit during this run. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 5 is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic- book stores August 22 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC In this newest volume of the SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES, Superman begins to face foes who would monopolize his time for decades to come: costumed villains! SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 3 is a 240-page hardcover reprinting the Man of Steel's early adventures from ACTION COMICS #37- 52, written by Jerry Siegel, with art by Joe Shuster, Fred Ray, John Sikela, Leo Nowak, and others. This volume displays Superman in all his glory as he moves away from fighting the blackmailers, grifters, and corrupt politicians of his earlier years and takes on a prehistoric caveman on the streets of Metropolis; lions and tigers in the depths of the jungle; the devilish Domino and his amusement park terror; Luthor and his mighty Powerstone; the Trickster in his first appearance; the self-appointed Emperor of America; the Puzzler; and much more! In addition, the art in this volume reflects the style made famous by the Max Fleischer-directed animated cartoons featuring Superman. With all this and an introduction by movie producer and comics historian Michael Uslan, SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 3 is this season's feel-good hardcover! SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 3 is a 240-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores August 8 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. Crime is a Disease. THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS The Flash always has been known for his colorful Rogues Gallery. But where do these villains go when the Flash ultimately defeats them? The worst offenders are imprisoned in Keystone City's answer to Gotham City's famous Arkham Asylum — a dark, nightmarish penal institution named Iron Heights, governed by a mysterious warden who rules it with an iron hand. THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS is a Prestige Format one-shot that explores this unique prison and the criminals who dwell within its walls. Written by Geoff Johns (THE FLASH, JSA) and illustrated with incredible detail by Ethan Van Sciver (IMPULSE, JUSTICE LEAGUES) & Prentis Rollins (JLA: INCARNATIONS), IRON HEIGHTS is a novel-length thriller that has a major impact on THE FLASH's monthly title. When an outbreak of a deadly disease threatens the prison population, only the Flash — and his friend and former Gallery member Piper — can quell both the epidemic and the ensuing riot. But what is the warden's role in all this madness? And will being back in Iron Heights prove too much for Piper? IRON HEIGHTS introduces several new Flash villains who cause major pain for the Scarlet Speedster in his regular title in the months to come. This one-shot also includes "dossiers" of Flash foes past and present — a must-have for any Flash fan or new reader who wants to get up to speed with the Fastest Man Alive! This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores August 8 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. The wait is finally over. STORMWATCH Volume 5: FINAL ORBIT TP The missing Warren Ellis STORMWATCH trade paperback is finally here! For the past two years, fans who missed out on Ellis's stellar run on STORMWATCH, including the many fans of THE AUTHORITY seeking their favorite team's backstory, have been without convenient access to one of StormWatch's most crucial chapters: its ending, and the demise of some of the most beloved members of the team. Written by Ellis, STORMWATCH: FINAL ORBIT reprints the hard-to-find STORMWATCH Volume 2 #10 & 11, the final two issues of the series (illustrated by Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary, with additional art by Michael Ryan & Lucian Rizzo) which serve as bookends to the shocking, controversial, and out-of-print WILDC.A.T.S/ALIENS one-shot (illustrated by TOM STRONG's Chris Sprouse & TOMORROW STORIES' Kevin Nowlan) that is also included. WILDC.A.T.S/ALIENS, which pitted WildStorm's flagship super-team against Dark Horse Comics and 20th Century Fox's deadly Aliens, did something that most inter-company crossovers never do: it made a difference! The in-continuity tale had a lasting and devastating impact upon the WildStorm Universe, as the Aliens massacred many members of the StormWatch team on their orbiting SkyWatch headquarters, while the WildC.A.T.S. were deployed to end the Alien threat before it reached Earth. FINAL ORBIT plants the seeds for the birth of both THE AUTHORITY and THE MONARCHY, and features an all-new cover by Hitch. This project is supported with house and trade ads. STORMWATCH: FINAL ORBIT is a 96-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback, copublished with Dark Horse Comics. It arrives in comic-book stores August 29 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL It's the tenth anniversary of the formation of Gaijin Studios, and the talented artists of Gaijin are bringing together three of the most talked-about writers in comics to celebrate with the WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL — a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot coming this August! For the first time in over a year, white-hot PLANETARY and THE AUTHORITY writer Warren Ellis returns to one of his most remarkable creations ever — the alien- augmented King of the Cities, Jack Hawksmoor — teaming up with artist Cully Hamner (THE AUTHORITY ANNUAL 2000). This Special also finds acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins (The Sentry, The Inhumans) and artist Georges Jeanty (Bishop) spotlighting another unusual Authority member, the nanotech-enhanced Engineer. Finally, hit writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, HELLBLAZER) and artist Brian Stelfreeze (GEN- ACTIVE) choreograph a ballet of death featuring the sword-wielding Wildcats member Zealot. With inks by Karl Story, colors by Stelfreeze and a standout cover by Adam Hughes, this is one sizzling, star-studded Prestige Format Special too good to miss! Adding to its must-have value is a pinup gallery by Gaijin artists past and present, and friends of Gaijin Studios — a roster that includes Jason Pearson, Joe Philips, Jason Martin, Chris Sprouse, Tony Harris, and more. This project is supported with house and trade ads. WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one- shot in the Prestige Format edited by John Layman, arriving in comic-book stores August 22 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TP Since the debut of writer Alan Moore's AMERICA'S BEST COMICS line, readers have thrilled to the adventures found in its ongoing series: TOM STRONG, PROMETHEA, TOP 10, and TOMORROW STORIES. Now new readers (as well as those who were with us from the beginning) can catch up with ABC's foremost science hero — the one who started it all — in TOM STRONG BOOK ONE, a trade paperback reprinting the first seven issues of the popular ongoing series. Topped with a new cover by series artists Chris Sprouse & Al Gordon, TOM STRONG BOOK ONE's title character is a timeless wonder who could have sprung straight from the pulps of the '20s and '30s. A physical and mental superhuman, Tom's complex history is revealed not only in the collection's first story, "How Tom Strong Got Started," but in issues showcasing an incredible cast of characters — Tom's beautiful wife Dhalua, daughter of a mighty chieftain; Tom and Dhalua's illustrious daughter, Tesla; the enhanced ape King Solomon; and, of course, Tom's robotic valet, Pneuman. Joined by guest artists Arthur Adams, Dave Gibbons, Gary Frank, and Jerry Ordway, Moore, Sprouse and Gordon recount Tom's remarkable exploits over a nearly century-long career. Tom and his allies face a range of enemies that includes the ruthless, Moriarty-like foe Paul Saveen; the mechanized Az-Techs; a prehuman monster called The Pangean; the Modular Man; and Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss, who regards Tom not only as an enemy...but as an ideal mate. Featuring battles in other times, in other realms and on other worlds, the TOM STRONG BOOK ONE trade paperback proves that, when it comes to science heroes, Tom Strong is America's Best! This project is supported with house and trade ads. TOM STRONG BOOK ONE is a 208-page trade paperback from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, arriving in comic-book stores August 1 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS TP Swamp Thing continues his journey of self-discovery, dubiously aided by mystic John Constantine — as Swamp Thing is revealed to be an elemental whose power spans the globe. SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS is the fourth collection of writer Alan Moore's classic run on THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING, a celebrated tenure that brought a new level of sophistication to the comics medium. This volume features the artistic talents of Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Stan Woch, Ron Randall, and Alfredo Alcala, reprinting SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2, THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #43-45, and SWAMP THING #46-48. Swamp Thing's voyage takes him from the most visceral horrors of a haunted house to breaking his earthly roots and traversing the afterlife. A MURDER OF CROWS continues the evolution of Swamp Thing from a mire-dwelling man-monster to a powerful elemental being with a potential to exceed the bonds of the Earth itself, with sophisticated tales of horror including: a passage through heaven and hell (with guest appearances by Deadman, the Phantom Stranger, the Spectre, and the Demon); a horror- spun crossover with the epic 1980s DC maxiseries CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS; and Swamp Thing's first audience with his brethren — the Parliament of Trees. These are the stories that changed American comics forever. This project is supported with house ads. SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS is a 192-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature readers, arriving in comic-book stores August 1 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TP Writer Judd Winick — famous the world over as one of the roommates on the second season of MTV's The Real World — has taken the comics world by storm as the brilliant creator behind the Eisner-nominated The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius and the Eisner and Pulitzer Prize-nominated graphic novel Pedro and Me. Now Winick brings a fresh new energy to Kyle Rayner, the current Green Lantern, in GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH — a 192-page trade paperback reprinting GREEN LANTERN #129-136, the first eight issues of Winick's much-talked-about run. Joined by the art team of Darryl Banks & Rich Faber — with additional art by Mark Bright, Dale Eaglesham, Andy Smith, Jordi Ensign, and John Lowe — Winick delves into his first super-hero work with the skill of a seasoned veteran, combining ring- slinging action with Winick's trademark characterization and humor. Winick is a perfect fit for the continuing adventures of Kyle Rayner — a Green Lantern trying to find his own path through the standards and traditions of old. In NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH, a madman wields the power of the ultimate weapon! Nero, an escaped mental patient, is bequeathed a Yellow Lantern ring from the Qwardians. Possessing the mind of a demon and the skill of an artist, he wreaks havoc in New York and could possibly decimate the planet! With the JLA pushed to the limit trying to contain Nero's hordes, Kyle stands alone against a maniac whose power could surpass his own! This project is supported with house ads. GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH is a 192-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores August 15 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. The Fairchild of Steel? SUPERMAN/GEN13 TP WildStorm's premier super-teens make their way to Metropolis and get into super- sized trouble in SUPERMAN/GEN13, a 96-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback collecting the popular miniseries that featured the meeting readers demanded! Written by Adam Hughes (GEN13: ORDINARY HEROES), with art by Lee Bermejo (ACTION COMICS, RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE) & John Nyberg (GEN13) and a new cover by Bermejo, SUPERMAN/GEN13 finds the Gen-Actives standing on the sidelines during the Man of Steel's latest super-heroic tussle. When Superman gets knocked through a few buildings, Fairchild places herself in the line of fire and takes the brunt of the impact. Relieved to find the unfamiliar redhead unharmed, the Man of Steel rushes back to battle — but not before leaving his cape wrapped around the dazed Fairchild. After the fight is won, Superman and the Gen-Actives are surprised to find that Fairchild has disappeared, taking Superman's cape along with her. Unbeknownst to them, Fairchild has come down with a case of amnesia and made a surprising — and breathtakingly incorrect — realization when she awoke with the S-emblazoned cape: She must be Supergirl! Can Superman, Grunge, Burnout, Roxy, and Rainmaker find Fairchild before her case of mistaken identity develops a body count? This project is supported with house ads. SUPERMAN/GEN13 is a 96-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores August 15 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25 That genius kid Dexter has come up with his most incredible and inventive idea yet! For the milestone 25th issue of his own comic, he's managed to shrink the price down to a mere two quarters! That's right! DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25 is coming to comic-book stores for the unbelievable price of only 50 cents! To help celebrate this occasion, Dexter's Laboratory creator Genndy Tartakovsky steps in to write and illustrate a book-length adventure, joined by cowriter Paul Rudish and inker Bill Wray! In "Stubble Trouble," Dexter lives every kid's dream when he gets to team up with his favorite action hero of all time — Action Hank! When an international spy renders Hank helpless by shaving off his famous beard, it's up to the boy genius to help out — and join Hank for an all-out action battle. Help support a young kid genius by buying more than one copy of DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25 — because at only 50 cents, this super-special issue is just too good to resist! DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25 is a 32-page issue edited by Joan Hilty, arriving in comic-book stores August 22 with a cover price of only $0.50 U.S. Note: This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #1 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores August 1. A mysterious force summons Deadman to help prevent the heroic self-sacrifice of Barry Allen — the Flash — during the Crisis on Infinite Earths. But the unexpected appearance of a dark force named Darius Caldera has complicated matters that go beyond life or death. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #2 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY JIM APARO AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores August 8. Deadman is summoned to an abandoned warehouse just in time to observe the torture of Jason Todd — the second Robin — at the hands of the Joker! Deadman tries to intervene, but the fate of Robin's life is preordained. The fate of his afterlife, however, is another issue entirely. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #3 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores August 15. A battle rages though the streets of Metropolis as Superman and Doomsday fight to the death! It's a death Deadman can't prevent, but he can make sure the body — and soul — of the Man of Steel aren't used to further the forces of evil. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #4 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY MARK D. BRIGHT AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores August 22. The battle royale continues as Mongul teams up with the Cyborg Superman to kill Hal Jordan and destroy Coast City — unless Deadman can stop it. And if he does manage to save the life of Earth's Greatest Green Lantern...is that necessarily a good thing? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.50 DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #5 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores August 29. The surprising conclusion finds Deadman discovering the shocking secret of who has been sending him on these missions to save the doomed heroes and why — but he may not like the answer. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.50 OUR WORLDS AT WAR: CASUALTIES OF WAR SUPERMAN #173 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores August 1. With all the death around him Superman has no choice but to deliver himself into the hands of Lex Luthor and become part of the "Metropolis Project," as the Man of Steel and Strange Visitor form a new, living weapon. Will Imperiex finally fall to the sacrifice made by the heroes? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY WIERINGO AND JAIME MENDOZA In stores August 8. The War worsens as Superman is M.I.A. and Darkseid decides to attack Earth, which had been his ally! Will our planet fall to the fury of the Parademons? Unless Luthor makes an unholy alliance with an unholy dictator, Earth might not stand a chance of surviving this latest attack. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ANGEL UNZUETA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores August 8. As Darkseid's forces attack, the Flash encounters the deadliest enemy the world of Apokolips has to offer. Pushing himself to the limit, Wally outraces the New God called Black Racer — who is death himself! Guest-starring Wally's former Titans teammate, Cyborg. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores August 15. Guest-starring the Captain Marvels, the Atom and Wonder Woman. It is perhaps the darkest hour of the War as heroes have fallen and allies have turned against one another. And there is more death to come. Is it any wonder that Superman has fallen into despair? Unable to tell friend from foe, he's about to shed all his humanity to end the war once and for all! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, PAUL CHADWICK, AMANDA CONNER, PAUL GRIST, AND ARON WIESENFELD; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores August 15. Featuring art by Steve Leiber, Paul Chadwick, Amanda Conner, Paul Grist, and Aron Wiesenfeld! The insanity of Harley Quinn's world collides with the metamorphic sanity of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in an explosive way! Jimmy's returned to Earth with information vital to the war effort, but tragically, he's landed in Gotham, where no one believes him. Now he has to depend on Harley to get him to Metropolis in one piece. Poor guy. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ACTION COMICS #782 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY BY KANO AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores August 22. Having undergone a radical transformation, the new Superman now may have the power to actually stop the War. But in doing so, has he become a greater danger to the Universe? It all ends here one way or another! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, DOUG MAHNKE, MIKE WIERINGO, CAM SMITH, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY JAE LEE In stores August 29. The aftermath of the War and the toll it's taken on the heroes is examined in this grand finale to the epic event. The dead are buried as Superman tries to deal with what he's become. Guest-starring Wonder Woman, JLA and Young Justice. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #146 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY BY BARRY KITSON In stores August 1. Part 1 of the 3-part "Bad," featuring artwork by Barry Kitson (Empire). Jordy is big and simple. A true innocent, he loves dogs and children — and never would even think of using his enormous strength to hurt even a fly. But deep inside Jordy, something lurks...something bad. Can Batman remove the Bad without destroying Jordy? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DETECTIVE COMICS #761 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, DARWYN COOKE, AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON?? In stores August 8. Bruce's bodyguard Sasha Bordeaux has thirty days to prove her worth, or she's fired! Meanwhile, Internal Affairs heats up the M.C.U., and you won't believe whom they're after! Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #20 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON, JULIUS SCHWARTZ AND DAN RASPLER; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, CHRISTIAN ALAMY AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores August 15. Bruce Wayne makes a trip to Metropolis for a meeting with Talia, the new CEO of LexCorp — but it doesn't turn out as planned, and Batman has a run-in with Superman! Meanwhile, Dick Grayson and Batman both have to deal with the possibility that all of Grayson's family isn't dead after all, when a man claiming to be Dick's grandfather comes to town. Plus, a Batman Black and White backup "Soldier King," cowritten by DC legend Julius Schwartz & JLA editor Dan Raspler and illustrated by Christian Alamy (ENEMY ACE: WAR IN HEAVEN). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN #594 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores August 22. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! In the conclusion to the 2-part "Sanctuary," Batman searches for the mysterious alien who has sought refuge in a Gotham Cathedral, while a showdown looms with Lew Moxon's deadly bodyguard, Zeiss! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #81 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND CARIELLO In stores August 8. Imprisoned by a scientist who wants to learn just what makes him tick, Azrael faces a series of challenges designed to test him to the utmost. How will Jean Paul survive the grueling examination? And will anything in his training prepare him for the shocking discovery that ends the issue? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #19 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores August 1. An oath that "Nobody Dies Tonight in Gotham" proves tricky as an execution is scheduled at an upstate prison. Will Batgirl allow a death-row killer to die? The answer may surprise you! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TP WRITTEN BY JIM STARLIN; ART BY JIM APARO AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY APARO In stores August 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #2, this chilling trade paperback recounts the tragic events that led the maniacal Joker to brutally and viciously murder Jason Todd, the second costumed crimefighter to use the name Robin. (STAR11484) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SC WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores August 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS, this haunting and disquieting look into the insane inhabitants of Gotham City's legendary asylum is masterfully written by Grant Morrison and evocatively painted by Dave McKean. (STAR00029) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 ************************ BATMAN BEYOND #24 WRITTEN BY HILARY BARDA; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores August 29. Final issue. There's something curious about Mom's new boyfriend. Could it be the claws, the fangs or the glowing eyes? That's right, it's the issue you've been waiting for as "Terry's Mom Dates a Splicer!" But what does Batman have to say about it? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #41 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores August 1. Batman's giving his all to help one of Gotham City's denizens get on the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, the subject of all of his efforts couldn't care less whether or not he was on the right side of the law…or the right side of the Bat. Batman may have to deal with someone who's too lethargic to care about redemption, when dealing with "The Man Called Joe." FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN TP WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, ED BRUBAKER, CHUCK DIXON, BRONWYN CARLTON, DEVIN GRAYSON, AND NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, JACOB & ARNOLD PANDER, N. STEVEN HARRIS, MIKE LILLY, MIKE COLLINS, RODNEY RAMOS, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY DURWIN TALON In stores August 29. Commissioner Gordon's been shot!! Batman, sworn to bring the gunman to justice, begins his hunt with the only eyewitness to the crime — Catwoman! Collecting the sold-out thriller that had readers on the edge of their seats, this volume reprints BATMAN #587, ROBIN #86, BIRDS OF PREY #27, CATWOMAN #90, NIGHTWING #53, DETECTIVE COMICS #754, and BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 168 PG. TRADE PAPERBACK $12.95 BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #1 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores August 22. A rash of police shootings has escalated the tensions between the Gotham City Police Department and local street gangs. But as Batman investigates the shootings, he discovers more than just trigger- happy gangbangers. There's a new costumed figure in town. But is this stranger a hero or a villain? Just who is Orpheus, and what is his connection to the shootings? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #34 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY BUTCH GUICE; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores August 15. Power Girl, Blue Beetle and Militia guest star as Barbara prepares for an all-out rescue mission to save Canary, who's in some really deep waters right about now! And speaking of deep waters, there's a pool of the stuff waiting for her, and three deadly enemies ready to give her the dunking of her life! The surprising conclusion to this story arc has consequences that will change Canary forever! And we do mean forever! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #11 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores August 8. Guest-starring Nightwing as a…carjacker? What could lead him to such a dastardy deed? Why, Harley Quinn, of course! How will our hero, er, villain escape this one? Meanwhile, Oracle is determined to stop Harley once and for all, and she's not the only one. Nix and Buster are scheming against her, Matches Malone is about to strike, and let's not even talk about the Stooges. This story builds towards our catastrophic, oversized twelfth issue — so don't miss this action-filled prelude! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #60 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND JOHN LOWE In stores August 8. Featuring the brand-new art team of Trevor McCarthy & John Lowe! Officer Dick Grayson finally receives his badge! Now all he has to do is live through a full-on gunfight with Transbelvan mobsters and a meeting with a secret society…of cops?!? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #93 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores August 22. A deadly face from Spoiler's past returns to haunt her while Robin makes a horrendous discovery about two of his classmates, one of whom is his closest friend. The truth about Brentwood Academy comes to light; a familiar face or three crawl out of the woodwork with repercussions that will last into next year; and there's a giant gunfight in a hotel, no less! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERBOY #91 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE In stores August 15. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The earth-shattering events of the War have taken their toll on everyone, prompting Superboy, Guardian and Serling to each write about what they've seen and the tragedies they've experienced. Within these three letters are resolutions of internal conflicts, questions raised over what's occurred during the War, and fears over what the future has in store. Plus, the Dog of War, Krypto! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #61 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores August 29. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The War may have come to an end, but Supergirl certainly won't forget about it any time soon. As if she hasn't had enough trouble in her life lately, she comes into conflict with an alien scavenger who's picking from the carnage! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 1. Re-enter the world of SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS in this thrilling new miniseries! The lives of Superman and Batman are just part of the rich tapestry writer/artist John Byrne explores in this sequel to the first GENERATIONS epic, as landmark moments in the careers of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the entire Justice Society of America unfold. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 1. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II, this generation-hopping trade collects the complete Elseworlds miniseries by John Byrne that saw Superman and Batman making their debuts in the years they first appeared in the real world (1938 and '39, respectively)! (STAR10803) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 *********************** SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL; ART BY JOE SHUSTER, FRED RAY, JOHN SIKELA, LEO NOWAK, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SHUSTER In stores August 8. The latest ACTION COMICS Archive Edition reprints material from ACTION COMICS #37-52, where Superman begins to face who will monopolize his time for decades to come: costumed super-villains! The Man of Steel faces off against Luthor, the Trickster, the Top, the Puzzler, and more! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #60 WRITTEN BY JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY MIN S. KU AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores August 15. Wouldn't it be great to be Superman's Pal? Jimmy Olsen used to think so, but now he's convinced that's the only reason people ever talk to him. Desperate to get noticed without Superman's influence, Jimmy inadvertently joins a band of "Roughnecks!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN TP WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS, JERRY ORDWAY, LOUIS SIMONSON, AND ROGER STERN; ART BY JURGENS, JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, JACKSON GUICE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BOGDANOVE AND DENNIS JANKE In stores August 15. Reoffered to coincide with DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #3, this epic trade paperback recounts one of the most incredible comic-book battles ever, as Superman confronts the unstoppable Doomsday — and the DC Universe loses their Man of Steel. (STAR10826) SC, 7X10, 168PG, FC $9.95 SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY BY TIM SALE In stores August 29. Before the legend, before the icon, before the Man of Tomorrow…there was Clark Kent. Experience the majestic tale of his transformation from country boy to the world's greatest hero, in this beautiful hardcover by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the acclaimed writer/artist team of BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN! (STAR10152) HC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $24.95 ************************* SUPERMAN/GEN13 TP WRITTEN BY ADAM HUGHES; ART BY LEE BERMEJO AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY BERMEJO WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. In stores August 15. WildStorm's premier super-teens make their way to Metropolis and get into super-sized trouble in a meeting readers demanded! When Superman gets knocked through a few buildings, Fairchild places herself in the line of fire and takes the brunt of the impact, knocking her out. When she awakens, she has amnesia and mistakenly believes herself to be Supergirl! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 96 PG. TRADE PAPERBACK $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN TP WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS, KARL KESEL, LOUIS SIMONSON, ROGER STERN, AND GERARD JONES; ART BY JURGENS, JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT, JACKSON GUICE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY VARIOUS In stores August 22. Reoffered to coincide with DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #4, this gripping trade paperback recounts the tragic events that led to the complete destruction of Hal Jordan's hometown, Coast City. SC, 7X10, 480PG, FC $14.95 ************************ DC UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS TP WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, DICK GIORDANO, MIKE DECARLO, AND JERRY ORDWAY; PAINTED COVER BY PÉREZ AND ALEX ROSS In stores August 1. Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same after this epic, earth- shattering saga that saw the deaths of many DC heroes. The CRISIS trade is reoffered to coincide with the release of DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #1, where the Ghostly Guardian makes an attempt to save the life of Barry Allen, the Flash. (STAR12226) SC, 7X10, 368PG, FC $29.95 ************************ THE FLASH #177 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores August 29. An old friend of Wally West becomes the portal to another universe! Now an interdimensional menace threatens all of Keystone City and the Flash must race to save the day in this truly bizarre story! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH AND GREEN LANTERN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND TOM PEYER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND TOM GRINDBERG; COVER BY KITSON In stores August 15. This exciting collection features untold Silver Age adventures of the Barry Allen Flash and the Hal Jordan Green Lantern. It's the perfect companion piece to the set of Green Lantern and Flash villains action figures coming the same week! (STAR12954) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 ************************ THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores August 8. When an outbreak of a deadly disease threatens the prison's population, only the Flash and Piper can quell both the epidemic and the ensuing riot. But what is the mysterious warden's role in all of this madness? Introducing several new Flash villains who cause major pain for the Scarlet Speedster in his regular title in the months to come! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48PG $5.95 GREEN ARROW #7 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores August 29. "Quiver" continues with a very special issue! Green Arrow's finally starting to get some insight into the questions surrounding his return. The only problem is that each answer is starting to lead places that even Oliver Queen may be afraid to look into! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN GREEN ARROW "QUIVER" PARTS 1-3 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVERS BY MATT WAGNER The first three issues of the hottest-selling comic-book in years are still available! Popular filmmaker/comic writer Kevin Smith is joined by artists Phil Hester & Ande Parks and cover painter Matt Wagner to return once-dead Oliver Queen to his former glory as the Emerald Archer — Green Arrow! Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. O/A GREEN ARROW #1 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicted. In stores July 18. "Quiver," part 1. Oliver Queen was killed in an explosion years ago. So who's the guy with the bow and arrow fighting crooks in Star City? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 O/A GREEN ARROW #2 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicted. In stores July 18. "Quiver," part 2. Oliver Queen is back! But why is his memory so spotty? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 O/A GREEN ARROW #3 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicted. In stores July 18. "Quiver," part 3. Ollie confronts the Black Manta in Star City's harbor. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************* GREEN LANTERN #141 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RICH FABER; COVER BY EAGLESHAM In stores August 1. Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and Jade take on a mysterious and quick-moving arsonist who's trying to set New York ablaze. But the beings responsible for torching Manhattan are more than capable of taking on two Green Lanterns! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TP WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, MARK BRIGHT, DALE EAGLESHAM, RICH FABER, ANDY SMITH, JORDI ENSIGN, AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY BANKS AND SMITH In stores August 15. Writer Judd Winick — the creator behind the Pulitzer Prize-nominated graphic novel Pedro and Me — brings a fresh new energy to Kyle Rayner, the current Green Lantern, in this trade paperback reprinting GREEN LANTERN #129-136. A madman named Nero wields the power of a Yellow Lantern ring from the Qwardians. With the JLA pushed to the limit trying to contain Nero's hordes, Kyle stands alone against a maniac whose power could surpass his own! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: BAPTISM OF FIRE TP WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, PAUL PELLETIER AND ROMEO TANGHAL; COVER BY BANKS AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores August 15. Reoffered to coincide with the release of GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TP, this trade paperback collects GREEN LANTERN #59, 66, 67, 70-75. BAPTISM OF FIRE continues the adventures of Kyle Rayner, who must come to terms with the awesome might of the power ring he wears and the daunting legacy he must uphold. (STAR09191) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $12.95 ************************* IMPULSE #77 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores August 8. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! Impulse goes to War…and is affected by the carnage in a shocking and unpredictable way! This story will change Bart Allen dramatically, and his life will never quite be the same after this… FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #57 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores August 29. "Terror Incognita" Part 3 of 4. The White Martians continue their assault on the League and on Earth! With the planet's ecosystem in complete upheaval and no hope for victory, the League has no choice but to retreat to Superman's Fortress of Solitude. Has the JLA finally admitted defeat? Or is there another plan? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: INCARNATIONS #4 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY BY VAL SEMEIKS AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores August 1. The untold tales of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue as the League reaches its breaking point. The League has grown in size to its largest membership yet, but the personal problems of the heroes have made Green Lantern, the Flash, Elongated Man, Zatanna and the others unmanageable and ineffective as teammates. Aquaman must make a painful decision on whether or not to disband the League. But is the world ready for Justice League Detroit?!? FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 7) $3.50 JSA #27 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY MORALES In stores August 15. Captain Marvel visits the JSA to deal with Black Adam, and the big confrontation that's been brewing finally erupts! Plus, Dr. Mid-Nite and Mr. Terrific discover a startling revelation about the health of one of their teammates, and a new Chairman is elected under less-than-friendly circumstances. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUST IMAGINE… STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) WITH MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS (LEAD), WITH GENE COLAN AND TOM PALMER (BACKUP); COVERS BY JIM LEE AND ADAM HUGHES In stores August 15. The most surprising project of 2001 continues as comics legend Stan Lee presents his take on Wonder Woman — illustrated by Jim Lee! In the jungles of Peru, beautiful idealist Maria Mendoza is powerless to save her father from a local tyrant. But when she discovers an ancient artifact — a golden staff — that connects her more fully to her heritage, she becomes a paragon of power the likes of which the world has never known. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48PG $5.95 LEGION WORLDS #5 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY STEVE DILLON; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores August 22. Steve Dillon (PREACHER, Punisher) illustrates this issue's lead story! Welcome to Steeple, a rocky, barren planet devoid of life, save for a small colony devoted to peace and prayer, and home to former Legionnaire Karate Kid — who over the past year has continued his own spiritual journey. Unfortunately, his road to self-discovery becomes extremely bumpy when a friend falls at the hands of a dangerous escapee from prison-planet Takron-Galtos! The backup story focuses on U.P. President Leland McCauley's bodyguards, the Oversight Watch! FC, 48 PG. (5 OF 6) $3.95 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #35 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY EDUARDO BARRETTO AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores August 1. From J'onn's life on Mars comes the story of his first confrontation with his brother, Malefic. The hunt brings J'onn to Venus as he learns the terrible price of being a Manhunter. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION #17 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER SIMONSON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores August 22. The conclusion of the Abysmal Plane story finds Orion confronting the menace known as Clockwerx. The fate of the universe now rests on Orion and the Anti-Life Equation! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE; COVER BY COLE In stores August 22. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the PLASTIC MAN PEWTER FIGURE, this Eisner- nominated volume features more outrageous, over-the-top stories of everyone's favorite pliable hero. Reprints POLICE COMICS #21-30 and PLASTIC MAN #1 HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 ************************ THE SPECTRE #8 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND JIM ROYAL; COVER BY SOOK In stores August 1. "The Redeemer," Part 3 of 3. It's the end of the beginning as The Spectre finds himself at a crossroads! Hal Jordan's life is torn apart as two of the people closest to him are taken away in a crashing, deadly instant. Is the mysterious Monsieur Stigmonus behind it all? If so, will the Spectre follow the path of vengeance…or redemption? It's a decision that will change the Spectre's future. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #32 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY MIKE COLLINS AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY KIA ASAMIYA In stores August 22. The titans have something the DEO and Dakota Jameson want, and they're willing to destroy Titans Tower to get to it! Beginning the story behind the mysterious super-powered kids who just won't go home! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN #1 (FIRST SERIES) (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON AND VARIOUS; ART BY H.G. PETER AND ART HELFANT; COVER BY PETER In stores August 8. Reoffered to coincide with the releases of the SILVER AGE WONDER WOMAN AND WONDER GIRL DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET and the WONDER WOMAN TIARA, BRACELETS AND EARRINGS PROP SET, this Millennium Edition reprints the first issue of Wonder Woman's first ever solo title! (STAR11298) FC, 64 PG. $3.95 *********************** WONDER WOMAN #173 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 22. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The War has taken a turn for the worse, and the Amazons must ally themselves with the fiend who once decimated half their number — Darkseid. This is only the beginning of the sacrifices the women of Paradise Island will make this issue. Guest-starring Titan members Troia, Tempest, Starfire, and Raven. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #36 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY BY TODD NAUCK AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores August 1. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The team is behind enemy lines. Young Justice goes to pick up the remains of the Suicide Squad at the JLA Watchtower, but soon are on a wild goose chase trying to rescue Steel from the Black Racer before being shot down over Apokolips. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC WRITTEN BY WILL EISNER, MANLY WADE WELLMAN AND WILLIAM WOOLFOLK; ART BY EISNER, LOU FINE AND JACK COLE; COVER BY EISNER In stores August 22. The comprehensive and complete collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 5 — reprinting the newspaper Spirit Sections from July 5 to December 27, 1942. Featuring the talents of Eisner, Lou Fine, Jack Cole and others. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25 WRITTEN BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND PAUL RUDISH; ART AND COVER BY BY TARTAKOVSKY AND BILL WRAY In stores August 22. Special 25th issue, for only 50 cents! In "Stubble Trouble," Dexter lives every kid's dream when he gets to team up with his favorite action hero of all time: Action Hank! When an international spy renders Hank helpless by shaving off his famous beard, it's up to the boy genius to help out — and join Hank for an all-out action battle. Featuring art and story by Dexter's Laboratory creator Genndy Tartakovsky! Note: This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. ONLY 50¢! LOONEY TUNES #81 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH, FRANK STROM AND DAVID CODY WEISS; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, JOHN COSTANZA, WALTER CARZON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores August 1. Bugs Bunny trespasses on Yosemite "Strongman" Sam's turf in the wild and wooly "Hare Strike;" Porky Pig gets big trouble instead of his mail in "Postage Stumped;" and Daffy Duck "fowls" up Elmer's TV show in "Bye-Bye Birdhouse!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #18 WRITTEN BY BRETT LEWIS; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores August 15. The day is saved, but all is lost! After messing up a smackdown with the mighty "Cater- Pillager," Bubbles runs away! When the monster makes a comeback, it looks like Townsville's on the ropes for sure! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #51 WRITTEN BY TERRANCE GRIEP, JR. AND BARNEY TOPPER; ART BY KAREN MATCHETTE, DAN DECARLO AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOE STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores August 8. "The old gods lay claim to this place — begone!" An ancient Chinese god of revenge is haunting a troubled family business — but that's not the only mystery in this tale! Plus, Mystery Inc. comes to the aid of a pop star who's about to become a fashion victim…literally! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #25 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART AND COVER BY BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores August 8. The new Authority cracks the riddle of Re-Space, and launch an offensive against those responsible for the chaos back on Earth. But it may be too little, too late, as tempers flare, one member goes M.I.A, and the pressure of new responsibility drives another to break down. All this, plus special surprise guests and…the return of Jenny Sparks?!?! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CYBERNARY 2.0 #2 WRITTEN BY JOE HARRIS; ART AND COVER BY BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores August 22. The lost daughter of Kaizen Gamorra returns to the WildStorm Universe! Yumiko's rebirth has not gone unnoticed. A young clan lord plans to make his own mark on the world and Yumiko is the key! First he must find her, and for that he'll need the talents of an unusual cyborg named MechaMax. It's cyborgs versus Cybernary below the ruins of Gamorra as Yumiko tries to unravel her tangled memories. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 GEN13 #68 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY YANNICK PAQUETTE AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY WARREN In stores August 15. Part 1 of the 2-part "Slave to Love," tying into THE AUTHORITY! What starts out as a humorous exploration of the tormented "relationship" between hormone-addled Grunge and his long-suffering, kinda-sorta girlfriend Freefall, becomes twisted — as the two become unwitting pawns in a scheme to destroy the Authority's dimension-hopping Carrier. This issue answers the burning question: "What was up with the Authority's Swift hooking up with Grunge?" FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE MONARCHY #6 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores August 15. "Making the Metropolitan," Part 1 of 3. If Jackson King's plan for world salvation rests on having the perfect team at his side, what's he doing in Hollywood courting "The Last Angel" — a down-on-his-luck adventurer who spends more time nursing his wounds than protecting the innocent? The answer is guaranteed to surprise you as King gives a hard-luck hero a brand-new lease on life! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MONSTER WORLD #4 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY BY CARLOS MEGLIA In stores August 8. The planet-shattering conclusion brings total war, as the forces of Monster World meet at the Bridge of a Thousand Bones with our kid heroes in attendance and leading the charge! Trouble is, they're not all on the same side. And if anybody wins, that means someone has to lose… FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 NINJA BOY #1 WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores August 15. White-hot artist Alé Garza's wild new ongoing series debuts! Journey to a mystical, ancient Japan where fast-paced martial-arts action and adventure are executed with an exciting manga flare! Nakio, the youngest member of the Mugen ninja clan, must journey to the center of the Old Forest to overcome the evil Lord Mikaboshi. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 OUT THERE #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores August 29. While Zach, Casey, Mark, and Jess spend time with their families, the stage is being set by Draedalus to tear open a rift between El Dorado City and the Draedrealm. And he wants those meddling kids dead! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY #15 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores August 1. For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything that Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all together. Who is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four currently in Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR TREK®: DIVIDED WE FALL #4 WRITTEN BY JOHN ORDOVER AND DAVID MACK; ART AND COVER BY BY ANDREW CURRIE AND RICHARD BENNETT In stores August 8. The exciting crossover between Star Trek: The Next Generation® and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine® concludes! Moving uninfected Trill into quarantine is a big, dangerous job — especially when it turns out that the quarantine locations just might be the most dangerous spots on the planet! Beverly Crusher comes up with a unique — and risky — way to discover a cure for the retrovirus. But will she deliver it on time? And will it even matter, when it's learned that the virus is only one of the problems facing the Trill? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 STORMWATCH: FINAL ORBIT TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, BRYAN HITCH, MICHAEL RYAN, KEVIN NOWLAN, PAUL NEARY, AND LUCIAN RIZZO; COVER BY HITCH In stores August 29. The missing Warren Ellis STORMWATCH trade paperback is finally here! Reprinting the hard-to-find STORMWATCH Volume 2 #10 & 11, the final two issues of the series which serve as bookends to the shocking, controversial, and even rarer, out-of-print WILDC.A.T.S/ALIENS one-shot that is also included. FINAL ORBIT plants the seeds for both the birth of THE AUTHORITY and THE MONARCHY. For more information, see the feature article. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STORMWATCH: A FINER WORLD TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY BRYAN HITCH, MICHAEL RYAN, PAUL NEARY, AND LUCIAN RIZZO; COVER BY HITCH AND NEARY In stores August 29. Reoffered to coincide with the release of STORMWATCH: FINAL ORBIT, this trade immediately precedes it. A FINER WORLD reprints STORMWATCH Volume 2 #4-9 by PLANETARY writer Warren Ellis and the JLA art team of Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary, and features the first appearance of Authority members Apollo & Midnighter. (STAR10050) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************ WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #26 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores August 1. The WILDCATS cast begins to crumble from within, with deadly showdowns and bloody wars you thought you'd never see! The battle for ultimate control of Halo Industries reaches its climax this issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS, PAUL JENKINS AND BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY CULLY HAMNER, GEORGES JEANTY, BRIAN STELFREEZE, KARL STORY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 22. Three of the most talked-about writers in comics team up with the talented artists of Gaijin Studios to bring you this star-studded Special. The Authority leader Jack Hawksmoor is spotlighted in a tale by Warren Ellis, Cully Hamner & Karl Story. Another Authority member, the Engineer, gets the focus in a tale by Paul Jenkins, Georges Jeanty & Story. Finally, the Wildcats' sword-wielding Zealot is featured in a story by Brian Azzarello, Brian Stelfreeze & Story. Plus, pin-ups by Jason Pearson, Joe Philips, Jason Martin, Chris Sprouse, Tony Harris, and more! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #16 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores August 22. Nominated for 5 Eisner Awards — including "Best Continuing Series!" Stacia, the replacement Promethea and temporary guardian of New York City, has a close encounter of the violent kind...with The Five Swell Guys! Meanwhile, Sophie's wanderings continue through the other realms, this time to the turbulent and treacherous land of emotion. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG #15 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND AL GORDON In stores August 29. It's the return of the magnificent Val Var Garm, the man of molten lava who so entranced Tesla in issue #8. In this full-length story, Val Var Garm kidnaps Tesla and takes her to his fantastic underground realm. Tom must somehow find a way to rescue her — but does she want to be saved? It's a tale of passion in a story we call "Hearts of Fire!" FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, AL GORDON, ARTHUR ADAMS, DAVE GIBBONS, GARY FRANK, AND JERRY ORDWAY; COVER BY SPROUSE AND GORDON In stores August 1. Catch up with AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' foremost science hero — the one who started it all — Tom Strong! A physical and mental superhuman, Tom's complex history is revealed in this trade paperback that collects the first seven issues of TOM STRONG. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 HOMAGE COMICS DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE #4 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores August 1. As the miniseries by Jeff Mariotte and the legendary John Severin hurtles toward a staggering conclusion, what was already bad news turns worse for everybody. Gideon Brood, on the run from a war party with Clay Parkhurst, finds out why they're being chased...not that knowing will help any. Abby and Race, on Brood's trail but no closer to finding him, are forced to seek refuge. And Betts is drawn into a trap. Will there be anybody left alive by next issue? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #27 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores August 1. Nominated for 4 Eisner Awards! "Idol Chatter." In this stand-alone issue, Agent Graves unexpectedly encounters a man from his past, but this is no ordinary man. This man was once a hero, the idol of millions, and unbeknownst to anyone but he and Graves, the recipient of Graves' mysterious attaché. This chance meeting leads to a confession, and may reveal the hidden truth behind the greatest conspiracy in American History. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK #1 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY CARLOS EZQUERRA; COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores August 8. High Adventure meets Low Comedy as the Rifle Brigade returns in a new and even more outrageous adventure! Hitler's missing testicle, imbued with occult powers, has resurfaced in a remote Middle- Eastern kingdom and has become the ultimate weapon. Captain Darcy and the Brigade must face an old enemy in order to retrieve it. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #6 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores August 15. Harry Kraft's swapping spit with a sexy starlet and a man-hungry mom, but the joke's on Hollywood's top comedy team — who'll do anything to break their studio contract. And who kidnapped the six- year-old Mexican girl? These dark secrets light up Tinseltown and turn the spotlight on a super-hero marked for death. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ANGEL AND THE APE #1 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY PHILIP BOND; COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores August 22. Angel O'Day is a top-notch private eye by day, and a club hopping "it" girl by night. Her sidekick, Sam Simeon, is the strong, silent type — an aspiring cartoonist who is trying out for a new book at DC Comics. Oh yeah, and he's also a giant ape. You got a problem with that? Updating the DC Comics classic…VERTIGO style! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #4 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY LOUIS SMALL, JR., YANNICK PAQUETTE AND MARK FARMER; PAINTED COVER BY JOE CHIODO In stores August 29. "St. Grace Under Fire." In this stand-alone issue, Go-Go Fiasco takes us on a "fleshback" to the sexy Seventies, where we discover how Angela's mom, the original Girl Who Made G.O.O.D., and Damon Devlin, her arch enemy, first met and fell in lust. Watch the sparks fly as these two heat up the Cold War! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #6 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES, JASON MOORE, MARK BUCKINGHAM, AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY JON J MUTH In stores August 1. A compelling "jump-on" point for new readers, as the second crusade begins! The blood of bystanders flows right alongside the blood of the damned. How far is too far for an 11th century Crusader to go in order to right a wronged 21st century society? Plus: the brutally religious Pope meets a new Russian crime czar who's looking to fill a void of vice. Meanwhile, Radio maven Anton Marx shows a softer side to girlfirend Venus. But is it an attempt to prove his love or just a wolfish plan to cover a secret second life he's keeping from her? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #165 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores August 29. "Highwater," Part 2 of 4. John Constantine has stared into the abyss countless times and never blinked, but when the abyss turns out to be his own soul, all bets are off. It's all too easy for the spiritual grifter to pass judgment on others, but when he's forced to face himself in the mirror, he may not like who's staring back. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #2 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores August 8. Kalesh, the girl from Gemworld Tim rescued in the first issue, enters the White School — her education anything but smooth. As they grow closer, Tim starts to get involved in the war on her homeworld. But in taking on Kalesh's problems, is Tim just running away from his own? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #17 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores August 1. Nominated for 5 Eisner Awards — including "Best New Series!" "Dalliance With the Dead," part 1 of 3. Sword fights and seduction become the entertainment as Lucifer organizes a grand ball to celebrate the completion of his new kingdom. As word spreads about his cosmos, adversaries choose either to become one of the Morningstar's inhabitants or join forces for a full frontal assault. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #12 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores August 15. "Temptation." At a whistle-stop called Temptation, Story Johnson waits for a train. Still a little high from his victory over Kid Gloves, he thinks he's ready for a final high-stakes poker-game with Asa Arizona. But a nurse called Dolores knocks him a little off track and Story finds the deck stacked against him. But a quitter never wins and Story is playing for the freedom of his son; he's not going to fold now, even if he has to bet the farm. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #3 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRYAN TALBOT AND STEVE LEIALOHA; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores August 22. As the Marquez de Marquis helps the fledgling detectives Edwin and Charles further develop "haunting" skills, Charles begins to suspect that all is not what it seems with their mysterious tutor. Is he really after the killer of runaway kids or are his motives more sinister? And just as our intrepid duo closes the net on the suspected killer, Mad Hettie suddenly reappears to cast the boys' deductions in further doubt. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 SWAMP THING #18 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND MARC HEMPEL; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN TOTLEBEN In stores August 15. In this issue, two legends return: essential Swamp Thing artist John Totleben paints the cover, and the original Swamp Thing returns to confront Tefé over her deeds. Tefé counters him with an even more pointed question: If Swamp Thing is a god, why doesn't he try to end human suffering? In this emotional story, the true purpose of both Swamp Thing and Tefé will be revealed. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY STEPHEN BISSETTE, JOHN TOTLEBEN, STAN WOCH, RON RANDALL, AND ALFREDO ALCALA; PAINTED COVER BY TOTLEBEN In stores August 1. The fourth volume of Alan Moore's award-winning run on SWAMP THING reprints SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2, THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #43-45, and SWAMP THING #46-48. Swamp Thing's voyage takes him from the most visceral horrors of a haunted house, to breaking his earthly roots and traversing the afterlife — continuing his evolution from a mire-dwelling man-monster to a powerful elemental being, with a potential to exceed the bonds of the Earth itself. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY STEPHEN BISSETTE, STAN WOCH, JOHN TOTLEBEN, ALFREDO ALCALA, AND RON RANDALL; COVER BY SIMON BISLEY In stores August 1. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS, this is the third trade paperback collecting the critically-acclaimed Swamp Thing run by Alan Moore, featuring the first appearance of John Constantine. Contains SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #35-42. (STAR12425) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #48 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores August 8. Year Four comes to an end the hard way. Spider has the worst deadline in the world; if he doesn't get the Smiler within a year, he won't be able to get him at all. The beginning of TRANSMET's final year is all laid out here. And the only way Spider's going to leave this series is as a winner — or dead. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION NUMBER TWO TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS; COVER BY MARK FREDRICKSON In stores August 22. Flush with success from our first MAD BATHROOM COMPANION comes the second movement in the series with an all-new color cover by Mark Fredrickson and an introduction by film critic Gene Shalit! This hilarious volume is packed with the best short pieces from MAD MAGAZINE, featuring the work of Sergio Aragonés, Al Jaffee, and the Usual Gang of Idiots and containing such classics as "The Lighter Side of…" and "Spy vs. Spy." Each article guaranteed to be readable in one sitting! If you thought the first BATHROOM COMPANION was fun, just wait until you get a load of NUMBER TWO! SC, 5X7, 228PG, B&W $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MAD GROSS BOOK TP WRITTEN ANDILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 22. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION NUMBER TWO TP, this volume is a regurgitation of the finest disgusting material from MAD Magazine — where every gag is guaranteed to make you gag! Included is a special bonus 16" x 21 ½" pull-out poster. (STAR12609) SC, 8X11, 160PG, PC $9.95 ************************ MAD COLOR CLASSICS #4 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 8. In this issue: First-time full-color versions of MAD's E.R. spoof, plus the appropriately timed reprinting of our "2001" spoof ("201 Minutes of a Space Idiocy"). Plus, classic Don Martin color gags and other fun stuff! MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC $3.99 MAD MAGAZINE #409 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 1. Hey! It's our annual August-shipping issue! Guaranteed to have a hilarious parody of some recent blockbuster movie. But which movie will it be? We ain't telling! It's going to be a laugh-out-loud issue just full of surprises! MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $2.99 DC DIRECT GREEN LANTERN OVERSIZED POSTER BY ALEX ROSS PAINTED ART BY ALEX ROSS Advance-solicited; in stores September 26. The GREEN LANTERN OVERSIZED POSTER BY ALEX ROSS is the first in a new series of oversized posters of the greatest heroes of the DC Universe. Leading off the series is acclaimed artist Alex Ross's full-figure painted rendition of the greatest Green Lantern of all time, Hal Jordan. This enormous poster is a whopping 22" by 58". Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN OVERSIZED POSTER BY ALEX ROSS 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 August- released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. POSTER, 22X58, FC $19.95 HAWKMAN STATUE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL; BASED ON DESIGNS BY JOE KUBERT Advance-solicited; in stores November 14. Hawkman takes to the skies again! The Silver Age Hawkman is back as a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, designed by Joe Kubert — the artist whose work on the character in the 1940s and 1960s has long been considered the definitive portrayal. The HAWKMAN STATUE features the Winged Warrior in joyous flight, winging his way through the clouds and measures approximately 11 1/2" tall x 6" deep (overall). This statue comes with a DC Comics Certificate of Authenticity and an 8 1/2" x 11" print of Joe Kubert's design for the statue, signed by the artist. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The HAWKMAN 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 JSA: POWER GIRL ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores December 12. Born ages ago in ancient Atlantis, the infant Kara was sent ahead in time by her sorcerer grandfather to save her from a foe's plan for vengeance. Now Power Girl, super-powered femme fatale and one-time member of Justice League Europe, is part of a trio of new JSA action figures. Power Girl, features multiple points of articulation and a non-removable soft vinyl cape and a non-removable belt, and stands approximately 6 3/8" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: POWER GIRL 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JSA: SOLOMON GRUNDY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores December 12. In the 19th Century, a man is murdered and buried in a bog. In the 20th Century, that same man is granted a strange, second life...as the slow-witted, monstrous behemoth known as Solomon Grundy! Invulnerable to harm and possessing near-limitless strength, Solomon Grundy is an almost unstoppable foe for even the mightiest of heroes. The SOLOMON GRUNDY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and a removable club in his left hand, and stands approximately 7 1/2" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: SOLOMON GRUNDY 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI JSA: WILDCAT ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores December 12. When boxer Ted Grant's friend and mentor was murdered by crooked gamblers trying to fix a fight, he vowed to find the killers. Donning the garb of Wildcat, he joined the fight against evil, both alone and as a member of the JSA, and delivered a knock-out punch to crime. The WILDCAT ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 5 3/4" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The JSA: WILDCAT 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI SILVER AGE GREEN ARROW AND SPEEDY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores December 5. From the Silver Age of comics come two of DC's classic heroes: Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer, and his young sidekick, Speedy! Together, these legendary heroes took up bow and arrows to combat crime — modern day Robin Hoods in pursuit of justice! Now these bow-slingers are reunited in the SILVER AGE GREEN ARROW AND SPEEDY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, featuring both heroes in their classic costumes of yesteryear. Green Arrow stands approximately 6 1/4" tall and Speedy stands approximately 5 1/2" tall. Both action figures feature multiple points of articulation and non-removable quivers. This deluxe set comes with a boomerang-arrow and a grenade-arrow, and individual bows for each figure. Also included is an approximately 3" wide model of Green Arrow's Arrowcar and a 2 1/2" wide Arrowplane. The plane is featured on a non-removable stand. Retailers, please note: The SILVER AGE GREEN ARROW AND SPEEDY 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET PI SMALLVILLE PVC SET Advance-solicited; in stores December 5. Rocketed to Earth as an infant from the doomed planet Krypton, the baby Kal-El was found and raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a farm couple from Smallville. Now to coincide with the launch of the upcoming live-action Fall TV series, Smallville, on The WB Television Network, teenaged Clark Kent, his family (Ma and Pa Kent), his friends (Lana Lang and Krypto), and his deadliest foe (Lex Luthor) are together in this deluxe box set of seven hand-painted PVC figures...including the Boy of Steel himself, Superboy! Figures range from approximately 2 1/2" to 4 3/8" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The SMALLVILLE PVC 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PVC SET (X7) $39.95 WONDER WOMAN PEWTER FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores November 28. Wonder Woman becomes the eighth figure in the DC DIRECT line of fine pewter figures based on the heroes of the JLA. The WONDER WOMAN PEWTER FIGURE stands approximately 4" tall and is set on a pewter base emblazoned with the logo of the JLA. Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN PEWTER 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SPIRIT STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY WILL EISNER In stores August 22. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC, Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, comes to life in a gorgeous statue that stands 12" high x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep on an engraved base of "The Spirit" logo. There is no doubt this statue has captured "the spirit" of Denny Colt's masked alter ego. (STAR12974) STATUE $195.00 TOM STRONG DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET In stores August 1. Reoffered to coincide with the release of TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TP, this is the first deluxe action figure set featuring characters from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! Standing 6 1/4" tall, the Tom Strong action figure comes with a propeller-powered flying backpack unit, gun, and holster. This set also comes with Tom's trusty servant, Pneuman, standing 7" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Note: quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11700) DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET PI ************************ IMAGE COMICS AGENCY #2 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins (A) Kyle Hotz (C) Matt Nelson Houston we have a problem. The Agency is following a killer, a serial killer with a very famous M.O. God's Man plagued the world five ye