PREVIEWS VOL. XII #6 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #8 (AUGUST 2002) Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, merchandise, and exclusive editorial content available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from October 2002 through December 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #8 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the August 2002 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #8 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late July 2002 for items on sale in October 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #8 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION DARK HORSE MAVERICK: HAPPY ENDINGS TP featuring GILBERT P. AUSTIN, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING, FAREL DALRYMPLE, JASON HALL & MATT KINDT, SAM KIETH, JAMES KOCHALKA, PETER KUPER, JIM MAHFOOD, MIKE MIGNOLA, FRANK MILLER, TONY MILLIONAIRE, BERNIE MIREAULT, LELAND MYRICK, HARVEY PEKAR & JOE SACCO, and CRAIG THOMPSON cover art by FRANK MILLER This year's Dark Horse Maverick anthology is an amazing collection of stories by the hottest up-and-coming talent along with the industry's giants. The artists' mission was deceptively simple: in one way or another, each tale had to work with the theme of happy endings — literally or otherwise. Regardless of the approach, every creator involved poured heart and soul into the work, and the results are astounding: from Gilbert Austin's Depression-era hucksters "Barley and Diggs," to Brian Michael Bendis's autobiographical convention tale "Only In..." to Mike Mignola's fractured fable of "The Magician and the Snake," the stories are as varied as the creators themselves! Best of all, the book itself is even bigger and badder than before. Coming in at a hefty 96 pages and packaged in the compact 6"x9" format, Happy Endings continues a solid annual tradition! On sale September 4 SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $9.95 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #1 created & written by HARVEY PEKAR illustrated by DAVID COLLIER Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. On sale August 7 b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) . . . $3.99 SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE The Sock Monkey and the other toys in the house marvel at the prismatic spectrum shining on the parlor floor. They notice that the dazzling colors are somehow emanating from the beautiful glass doorknob on the front door. Winter turns to Spring, and the apple tree at the front of the house sprouts its new leaves, casting a warm green shadow on the door. But something happens to the doorknob: it seems to be broken, and the magical light show has come to a disheartening end. As the leaves grow heavier, joy leaves the house, until Mr. Crow comes up with a plan: to repair the doorknob using very scientifical techniques! Meanwhile, outside, notions of celestial events, planetary rhythm, and farmer's almanacs are discussed by two new characters, a bug and a bird, named Rickets and Scurvy. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale September 25 HC, 40pg, 8"x10", FC . . . $14.95 COMPLETELY PIP & NORTON TP created, written, & illustrated by DAVE COOPER & GAVIN McINNES Pip & Norton have been together for nearly as long as Ernie & Bert, but not as long as Sylvester & Tweety. They've existed for much longer than there have been comic-book stories written about them. By the time that happened, they had their schtick totally nailed. This graphic novel includes all their best work plus their first appearance in the Dark Horse anthology Scatterbrain. The story, "Spinning Buddha," is all about poor impressionable Pip's uncontrollable infatuation with material possessions, in this case the latest, fanciest of toys: The Spinning Buddha. Also included are several other epic stories from other Dark Horse anthologies; and many of the best monthly P&N strips that have appeared in the edgy youth culture magazine Vice over the past three years; plus a new 10-page extravaganza about Pip's obsessive love for Barbra Streisand, and Barbra's earth-shattering psychic powers! All these things (and more) are wrapped up like a gift. Eye-popping covers and endpapers will make you feel like you've just visited some miraculous synthesis of the Louvre and Disneyland. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale September 18 SC, 72 pg, FC, 8"x7-1/2" . . . $9.95 HELLBOY: THE THIRD WISH #2 (OF 2) created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA Hellboy battles various and sundry horrors of the deep! A giant fish woman explains that, in order for the world to survive, Hellboy must die; while faeries, elves, and a chicken discuss the fate of the universe. On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #60 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The time for the Duel at Kitanoji has finally arrived! While getting there has been a fight in and of itself, it's nothing compared to what's in store for Usagi's former sensei Katsuichi and the deadly Nakamura Koji as they square off to see who's the better swordsman. While both are noble and honorable samurai, bushido, the Warriors' Code, demands that only one of them walk away alive. This is the story that Stan Sakai has been building up to since Usagi Yojimbo #7, and it looks to rock Usagi's world forever! On sale August 28 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #50 In issue #50 of Dark Horse Extra, we're giving you not one, not two, not three, but FOUR strips in this special SUPER-SIZED issue! If you want to rock 'n' roll all night and party every day, start with our rip roarin' KISS strip, previewing the new upcoming series! Also this month, don't miss out on the second half ofGrendel or the last two installments of our Buffy the Vampire Slayer strip! And if you're looking for something to redecorate with, how about our mind'blowin' Masamume Shirow poster featuring the highly anticipated Ghost in the Shell II series? All this, plus the inside dish on August Dark Horse titles and products. Don't miss issue #50 of Dark Horse Extra! On sale July 30 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI FORT: PROPHET OF THE UNEXPLAINED #3 (OF 4) by PETER M. LENKOV and FRAZER IRVING cover by FRAZER IRVING The hunt for a mysterious killer continues as Charles Fort and his alien companion Yhir search the streets of 1899's New York City. Even with otherworldly help this is one case Fort might not be able to survive as the Prophet of the Unexplained comes up against a killer the likes of which the Earth has never seen! On sale August 14 b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 KISS #2 BY JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Gene Simmons told us he wanted a straight-up superhero treatment for KISS, so we got the very best — Joe Casey, writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S., has created a whole new KISS! This issue, the Demon takes on the Catman! Peter Criss has lost control of his beastly persona, and only Gene Simmons — wrestling with his own dark side — can stop him. Casey teams with Mel Rubi, artist of Dark Horse's hit Angel series for a rock and rollicking good time, with front man J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl!) providing covers on the first two issues, followed by Leinil Francis Yu (High Roads) next month. You wanted the best, Dark Horse is giving you the best! On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (Campbell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 FELIX THE CAT'S GREATEST HITS by VARIOUS; covers by DAN DECARLO and TODD MCFARLANE One of America's genuine cartoon classics, Felix the Cat has delighted and entertained audiences for over eighty years, reaching nearly every corner of the globe in newspaper strips, animated cartoons, toys, games, and comic books, becoming so famous that Felix was chosen as Charles Lindbergh's mascot for his landmark transatlantic flight as well as being the very first image broadcast over television airwaves! And now, with Felix still appearing in everything from animated cartoons to video games to music CDs, Dark Horse adds Felix the Cat's Greatest Hits to the playlist, presenting a selection of stories featuring Felix, his friends and foes, and, of course, his Magic Bag of Tricks! Felix the Cat's Greatest Hits is nonstop fun and laughs for comics readers of all ages. • cover art by famed Archie artist Dan DeCarlo and by comics superstar and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane On sale September 18 b&w, 96pg, SC . . . $9.95 RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!: GRIM REAPING #2 (OF 4) by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD; cover by CARY NORD Death-defiers and death dealers take center stage in this issue. Marvel at the escape artistry of Harry Houdini! Tremble at the terrible legacy of Blackbeard the pirate! Quake as Mirin Dajo drives swords through his body! And, most importantly, believe when you hear the dreadful tale of Rasputin, the mad monk, who cheated death again and again... A series of fantastic stunts, adventures, and historical events from Ripley's vast files of the unbelievable, but true! On sale August 21 b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #48: HELLMOUTH TO MOUTH PART 2 (OF 4) by SCOTT LOBDELL, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by BRIAN HORTON and PAUL LEE New writer Scott Lobdell continues to take Buffy in wild new directions — straight into the pits of hell. Angel, Faith, Giles, and Oz continue their search for Buffy and the lost city of Sunnydale, while the Slayer learns that while killing vampires in Sunnydale made for a rough adolescence, trying to kill them in Hell is gonna be the death of her. Willow, still reeling from her recent relapse with black magic, finds herself more tempted than ever. Six long years of hell on earth wasn't enough to prepare the gang for this — life in hell! On sale August 28 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Horton/Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED By Jane Espenson and Cliff Richards A sinister presence stirs among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of Sunnydale's former Mayor has a bone to pick with Buffy. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain raven-haired, trash-talking former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking, poltergeist stalking her every moment she's awake. Buffy's left to face the thing without knowing whose hand guides it, armed only with an enigmatic message from Faith: "You're already dead." Fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television show should not pass up the most Faithful collection of Buffy comics ever! Jane Espenson, long-time writer for the Buffy TV series, brings you the first and only appearance of Faith in comics, picking up directly from the Season Three finale! On sale September 11 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 7 TP by OSAMA TEZUKA; translation by Frederik L. Schodt From the infinite imagination of the revered Osama Tezuka, creator of Metropolis, comes Astro Boy, the launching pad for the worldwide phenoma that are manga and anime. Standing among the pantheon of classic comics series, Astro Boy shows the absolute excitement, wonder, and entertainment that only the greatest comics can achieve, as only the true masters of the medium can create. In this volume, Astro Boy's adventures in the 20th Century continue. After lying buried beneath the Mekong river during the Vietnam War, Astro is discovered and revived many years later in a time when robots are worked like slaves and discarded like broken toys. Teaming with the young and idealistic Dr. Ochanimizu, Astro fights for robot rights...and encounters his creator, Dr,.Tenma, at the time of Astro's creation, a situation that could create a dangerous time paradox! On sale September 25 SC, 216 pg, 4 1/2 x 7 b&w...$9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #71: BEASTS PART 6 (OF 7) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Ah, revenge. It's funny how the path to revenge only leads to another of the same. It never seems to end. And this time it's Hyakurin's turn. The victim of cruel torture, thinly veiled as a ploy for extracting information, Hyakurin endured days of the worst kinds of pain imaginable. But the sadistic Itto-ryü killers are about to learn a lesson in inefficiency, and it just may be their last. You see, the time these guys took to subject Hyakurin to terrible torture and humiliation was all Giichi needed to find our blonde anti- heroine, and now the man with the killer head-cuff and John Lennon-style spectacles is not only on the scene, he's feeling mean! FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 14 b&w, 32pg (6 of 7) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! PART XII #2: LEARNING TO LOVE PART 2 (OF 3) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The misadventures of robot love continue as our brand new little robot girl struggles with the confusion of her own existence, as well as the advances of the charming Banpei. Well, Banpei's nothing a few rocket fist punches can't take care of, but that seems to be the least of the worries for a newly manufactured, former "welcome" girl, teen robot. Ah, life was so simple when all she had to do was greet people at a snack shop. Another Skuld creation wreaks havoc, both in the heart of Banpei, and the household of Keiichi and the lovely goddesses. On sale August 7 b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) …$2.99 LONE WOLF 2100 #4 (OF 4) by MIKE KENNEDY and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO It has all come down to this: The bodyguard Itto wages a one-man war against an army of thugs to rescue young Daisy Ogami. This is the moment for which Itto was trained. The despotic land baron Godekai kidnapped Daisy in hopes it would dissuade Itto from interfering with his enslavement of the villagers whom Itto has befriended. Godekai couldn't be more wrong. Itto has a borrowed sword and a teddy bear with which to fight Godekai's thugs, who are heavily armed with automatic weapons and explosives. They couldn't be more dead. Agents of the Cygnat Owari Corporation await the outcome of the battle to wrest Daisy from the winner. They'll be the next to die… This is the action- packed conclusion to the first chapter in the saga of Lone wolf 2100, which takes the basic situations from the classic Lone Wolf and Cub series and transplants them into a dystopian future. Produced with the full cooperation of Kazuo Koike, the writer and co- creator of Lone Wolf and Cub. On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 25: PERHAPS IN DEATH TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by MATT WAGNER The mortal enemy of our ronin hero, Retsudo Yagyu has been imprisoned in Edo castle by the shogun. It seems the conniving poisoner, Abeno Kaii, has exposed the Yagyu letter! And Yagyu's jailer is none other than the poisoner himself, determined to feed Retsudo the dose that will end his life in a pit of dishonor. But Yagu has spies even in Edo caslte, and a message is sent to his "grass," members of the clan hiding in secret, living as normal townspeople throughout Japan. It is up to them to give their lives in this final hour of desperate need. Meanwhile, Itto Ogami is living in a shack and training his little boy for the day when he must protect the battlefield with his own little hands. Still, two swords remain in this field of death, awaiting the two hands that will draw them from the soil and bring us closer to the end of our tale. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 25 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 STAR WARS #45: RITE OF PASSAGE PART 4 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by JAN DUURSEMA and DAVE MCCAIG To secure the future of the planet Ryloth — and the continued stability of the Republic — newly-Knighted Jedi Aayla Secura must breech an impenetrable fortress and rescue the young heir of one of Ryloth's ruling clans, while her former teacher, Quinlan Vos, fights a battle to the death against a father-and-son team of Morgukai assassins who are armed with weapons his lightsaber can't stop. It may be true that Jedi don't seek excitement, but excitement has found Quin and Aayla, and it will take every bit of their training to come out of this adventure alive! On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES – EMPIRE STRIKES BACK #2 (OF 4) by DAVE LAND, DAVIDE FABBRÌ, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by CHRIS BACHALO In the bizarre Star Wars Infinities universe, nothing is set in stone, and ANYTHING can happen! Our heroes deal with the aftermath of Luke Skywalker's death and a catastrophic attack on the Rebel Alliance's Hoth base as Boba Fett arrives at Cloud City early to cut a deal with Lando. Thinking that Fett's boss is Jabba the Hutt, Han and his Rebel allies leave Cloud City behind…and you won't believe what fate has in store for the city in the clouds! Searching for a Jedi Master in the jungles of Dagobah, Han Solo thinks that he's on his way to becoming a Jedi Knight…but the Force has big plans for someone else! This mini-series blows the cap off everything you thought you knew about Star Wars: Episode V! Containing more twists and turns than you'd ever expect and culminating in an uncanny battle between two of the most famous — and infamous — living Jedi Knights ever to pick up a lightsaber, this series features incredible covers byChris Bachalo (Steampunk's). Don't miss the most startling take on The Empire Strikes Back you'll ever see! On sale August 14 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 Venture Books JEREMIAH: GUN IN THE WATER HC by HERMANN Hot on the heels of J. Michael Straczynski's (Babylon 5) adapted TV series for the Sci-Fi Channel, Dark Horse Comics and Strip Art Features bring the latest chapter in Hermann's post-apocalypse adventure epic, Jeremiah, to America for the first time in an English- language adaptation. Jeremiah and his cynical sidekick, Kurdy, continue their journey across a shattered, depopulated America, a thrown-back America tribalized by race, religion, and cults of personality. In Gun in the Water, Jeremiah and Kurdy, hiding out in a bayou backwater, encounter a dysfunctional family racked with violent passions and trapped by deadly secrets. Jeremiah is Hermann at his best, a commanding presence among the guiding lights of graphic fiction. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 11 HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 GENETIC GRUNGE HC by ZOLOZABAL with ROBERTO BAYETO Umma is the owner of an artist's representation agency, specializing in the scouting and promoting of freaks in the world of entertainment. But her business takes a plunge when an interplanetary corporation launches its new product, a so-called "Make Your Pet" (MYP) kit, which enables any kid to create a biological phenomenon in his own garage. But the same kit can be used illicitly to alter human DNA, and when a reward is offered to anyone who can find the first human clone created with the MYP kit, and thus uncloak Siba's diabolical agenda, Umma joins in the crusade, seeing in it a way to destroy the competition and save her agency. A mindbending satirical cyberbunk maelstrom, Genetic Grunge features the dazzling talent of Zalozabal, a creator who, along with co-writer Roberto Bayeto, conjures a totally immersive, visually stunning environment. Edgy and hallucinatory and yet breathtakingly three-dimensional, Genetic Grunge is another distinctive Venture graphic album, featuring the finest graphic fiction the world has to offer, and available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 11 HC, 48pg, FC, 9 x 12 . . . $14.95 ******************************** CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #34: THE SPIRIT STATUE Square-jawed and two-fisted, The Spirit in reality was criminologist and private detective Denny Colt, who was believed to be dead. He wasn't. Operating from a secret crime laboratory deep under Wildwood Cemetery, he was placed by his creator Will Eisner into some of the most cinematic and innovative comic adventures ever. The Spirit debuted in 1940 and continues to fight crime and fight off the ladies. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale August 7 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 DHORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE Stationery Exotique returns with four more reasons to disconnect your email and burn your browser! At a fraction of the cost of your internet server and sporting designs from the hippest and most collected new artists of today, this is the ONLY way to stay in touch with your coolest companions. Stationery Exotique also makes the perfect gift item and are highly collectable for those "In the know". Don't wait until these mini art masterpieces surface on eBay, before you decide to "Go Exotique"! SHAG: DANGEROUS WOMEN SHAG: NIGHT OF GHOULS He's the most debonair artist in America today. The wildly popular painter known as "Shag" returns to the stupendously successful Stationery Exotique line with his "fall" collection. In keeping with the season, here are two new sets designed to give you goose- bumps while corresponding with your chums and sipping a dry martini. Dangerous Women features a flurry of femme-fatales each with murder in mind… you'll be shaken AND stirred! In the second set, Shag showcases the mod-est monsters and hippest halloween horrors ever! If it's time to write to your cousin Vlad The Imbiber over in swinging Transylvania or that cute goth-ette at the back of your classroom, this is the set for you! http://www.shag-art.com/ COOP They say "Idle hands do the Devils work" so grab this set and start scribbling! You don't need us to tell you Coop is the hottest artist in the alternative scene and has created hundreds of rock-posters and record covers for your favorite bands. Hell, yer rusty ol' beater probably has one of his devil stickers in the back window right now! So, Coop and Stationery Exotique seemed like a marriage made in Hades! They've hooked up to bring you this devilishly fine stationery set with each sheet featuring a bevy of hot and horned beauties. This is 100% licensed authentic Coop merchandise, and each set has the Coop satanic seal of approval. http://www.coopstuff.com/ SHEPARD FAIREY Andre the Giant has a Posse — and he's going postal! Shepard "OBEY GIANT" Fairey has turned the urban landscapes of the world into art galleries with his poster and sticker crusade and taken over your local skate store with his line of clothing. Now, the czar of absurdist propaganda manipulates the U.S. Mail to spread the word. You and your comrades can join the Posse with this revolutionary stationery set. OBEY your impulse and pick this set up right away. http://www.shepardfaireyfineart.com/ Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. On sale September 18 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Shag: Dangerous Women . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Shag: Night of Ghouls . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Coop . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Shepard Fairey . . . $4.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 When Dark Horse first launched our popular series of classically-styled, full size metal lunch boxes, Hellboy was part of the very first group. Now here we are a couple of years down the line, the first lunch box is almost sold out, and Hellboy series creator Mike Mignola has decided it's time for some fresh blood. So we're proud and damn thrilled to present this all-new Hellboy lunch box, entirely redesigned by Mignola. In full color, embossed, all metal. On sale September 4 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT To accompany the all-new lunch box Mike Mignola generously supplied us with some great original concept drawings for this brand new Hellboy ornament. Our talented friends at Big Chief Studios took charge of the sculpting and painting, and the results are fantastic. This 3 1/4" tall fully-painted Hellboy Ornament can be hung up, or the hook can be removed to sit Hellboy flat in any place of honor. Packaged in a full-color box. On sale October 9 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted . . . $19.99 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT PVC FIGURE Everyone's favorite plucky boy robot Rusty bursts on to the scene as an 8" rotocast vinyl figure. Striding triumphantly from the pages of Geof Darrow and Frank Miller's Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot comic, not to mention the hit animated TV show, this incarnation of Rusty is sure to keep you safe from nuclear holocaust, bulging monsters, and angry kittens. He comes in a brightly colored collector's box that also serves as his top-secret, recharging station. Sculpture by Kent Melton. On sale October 2 8" tall, full-color PVC . . . $19.99 SHAG COASTER SET Dark Horse is truly jazzed to offer this fantastic new spin on coasters, featuring the art of SHAG. What lounge would be complete without this set of four full-color, circular coasters featuring some of Shag's finer cocktail-hour images? What's more, these1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case. Take the coasters out, use the case for some other special purpose – two Shags in one! Hot. On sale July 24 4 piece, full color coaster set packaged in a tin . . . $12.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY STATUE Ah… Sunday morning with a big comfy chair and the funnies. Tony Millionaire has personally designed this beautiful new statue, featuring our favorite Sock Monkey relaxing with the color funny pages in his favorite chair, with Mr. Crow happily reading over his shoulder. Deliriously delightful! This colorful new Sock Monkey Statue is approximately 8" tall, fully painted, and it comes carefully in a full-color box. On sale October 16 8" tall, full-painted, packaged in full-color box . . . $75.00 GENTLE GIANT AND DARK HORSE UNITE TO BRING YOU STAR WARS MINI-BUSTS Gentle Giant Studios, Dark Horse Comics, and Lucasfilm continue the line of Star Wars mini-busts. Using the cutting-edge technology of three-dimensional scanning, Gentle Giant Studios scans the actors, models, costumes, and props to assure 100% realism. Making these statues the closest one can come to owning a piece of the Star Wars universe. Due to Dark Horse's successful handling of the Star Wars license for over 10 years, we were chosen by Gentle Giant to be the exclusive sales agent for these products. Produced in quantities of 2,500 each, we will allot the majority of these sure-to-be-in-demand mini- busts to the customers of Previews. On sale September 18 JANGO FETT MINI-BUST Resourceful and dangerous, Jango Fett is known throughout the criminal underworld as the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. Deftly proficient in capturing or eliminating his prey, Fett is the embodiment of pure physical adroitness and shrewd agility. 6" tall, fully-painted mini-bust . . . $50.00 ZAM WESELL MINI-BUST Zam Wesell is the dangerous, heavily armed bounty hunter mysteriously hired to eliminate Senator Amidala. Swift to action, Wesell is a refined, unrelenting assassin and an excellent tracker. Her quarry's almost nonexistent survival rate confirms Wesell's eminent reputation and unsurpassed marksmanship. 6" tall, fully-painted mini-bust . . . $48.00 COUNT DOOKU MINI-BUST A renegade Jedi and master swordsman, Count Dooku is a powerful leader. Known throughout the galaxy as a political idealist, the once prominent Jedi became disillusioned with the Republic and felt that the Jedi betrayed themselves by serving the politicians. 6" tall, fully-painted mini-bust . . . $45.00 DC COMICS Thunder… Thunder… Thunder… THUNDERCATS Hooooooo!!! Prepare to reunite with some feline friends for one of the most widely anticipated launches of the season, as WildStorm Productions gives its own unique and unforgettable spin on the '80s animation sensation…Thundercats! Return to Thundera with not one, but two exciting projects debuting in August — featuring white-hot creators such as J. Scott Campbell and Ed McGuinness! First up, Campbell — the artistic powerhouse behind the best-selling DANGER GIRL — illustrates and cowrites a special 12-page story in the not-to- be-missed THUNDERCATS #0! Teamed with cowriter Ford Lytle Gilmore, Campbell and the 'Cats are a match made in heaven! If you're a fan of the cult- favorite cartoon, or a new reader caught up in the trend of '80s nostalgia, you'll be ecstatic when you read this tale filled to the absolute brim with pulse- pounding thunderous action. Experience the drama and excitement firsthand as the Thundercats come to life on the page. Special bonus features in this #0 issue include character bios and behind-the-scenes production designs! Then in two weeks it's THUNDERCATS #1 — the beginning of a 5-issue monthly miniseries written by Gilmore and featuring art and covers by Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN) & Jason Martin (MR. MAJESTIC), and a first issue variant cover by Arthur Adams. The adventure begins immediately where the popular cartoon left off, with New Thundera restored, and Thundercats King Lion-O gathering his old friends. For New Thundera, it is time to call home the other Thundera refugees and finally rebuild their once-majestic society. But there are dark tidings brewing at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid, where the Ancient Spirits of Evil have concocted a nefarious plan to free the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm. It's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day! These projects are supported with a 4-color poster, exclusive preview in Wizard: The Comics Magazine, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THUNDERCATS #0 is a 32-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THUNDERCATS is a 5-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Jeff Mariotte. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Arthur Adams (50%). Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information. SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volumes One & Two TRADE PAPERBACKS Imperiex is coming…and he will not be denied! The ultimate conquering force has been unleashed upon the universe and is heading toward Earth, leaving a path of devastation in its wake. The DC Universe is shaken to its core, with one hero — Superman — pushed to his limit as Earth becomes embroiled in a galactic war against a seemingly unstoppable enemy. And another hero, Aquaman, meets a heroic demise… Last summer's history-making crossover event "Our Worlds At War" was so epic, so intense, that it takes two jam-packed volumes to collect it all! SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volume One and Volume Two each weigh in at 264 pages and arrive (within two weeks of each other) this August. OUR WORLDS AT WAR features an all-star lineup of some of the industry's hottest creators, including writers Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Peter David, and Todd Dezago. Artists include Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Phil Jimenez, Ron Garney, Leonard Kirk, Todd Nauck, Carlo Barbieri, Pascual Ferry, Mark Buckingham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yvel Guichet, Duncan Rouleau, and many more! (Consult the listings for exact breakdowns of creators in each volume). Volume One finds Imperiex making its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed by a planet ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge shaky alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies. Now, with his makeshift army of heroes and villains, Superman wages war against a foe determined to destroy the universe and remake it in its own image. Plus, the death of a JLA member! This volume reprints SUPERMAN #171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-594, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-116, ACTION COMICS #780-781, SUPERGIRL #59, and JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends. This volume reprints SUPERMAN #173, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117, ACTION COMICS #782, WONDER WOMAN #172-173, YOUNG JUSTICE #36, IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, and WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. Some of the events found in these volumes lead into JLA's "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" storyline solicited this month. Both volumes also feature special "Art of War" sketchbook sections. This project is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volume One and Volume Two are both 264-page trade paperbacks with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. Volume One arrives in comic-book stores August 7. Volume Two arrives in comic-book stores August 21. "The Hunt for Aquaman" begins! JLA: "The Obsidian Age" Following the shocking events of JLA #68 (solicited last month), the JLA has fallen — vanished while searching the ruins of Atlantis for their lost teammate, Aquaman (missing since last year's epic "Our Worlds At War" event). Yet there is no time to mourn the dead — and special provisions crafted by Batman summon a new team of heroes into the ranks of the JLA! From out of the ashes, an all-new JLA arises to protect the world and save humanity! JLA #69 kicks off the epic "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" — a 7-part, twice-monthly storyline concluding in the super-sized JLA #75 in November. Written by Joe Kelly, "The Obsidian Age" features alternating chapters illustrated by the art teams of Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen and Yvel Guichet & Mark Propst. It's a brand-new gathering of heroes — with some familiar faces and more than a few surprises! The "Big Seven" may be gone, but that doesn't mean the World's Greatest Super-Heroes won't be around to save the day! Who will they be? You'll have to get JLA #69 to find out! Just two weeks later in JLA #70, the mystery of the Ancients (who attacked the team in #66-67) is finally revealed! Who are they? And where (and when) do they come from? Manitou Raven and Tezumak — the two warriors who previously assailed the JLA — were almost too powerful to handle. Now meet the rest of their primal, fabled team: the sorceress Gamemnae! The otherworldly Angel! The mighty Sela! The powerful Whaler! And their leader, a young mage named…Rama Khan! Yet not all is peaceful in the mythic realm of Atlantis, for a bizarre group of villains from the far future has come on a mission of vengeance and destruction. If these villains have their way, Atlantis will be destroyed. Who are these villains? They call themselves...the Justice League! "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" is sure to be an instant classic, as it will reveal the fate of the King of the Seven Seas. This storyline is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. JLA is an ongoing series edited by Dan Raspler. Issues #69-74 ship twice-monthly in the months of August, September and October. Issues #69 and #70 are both 32-page issues with a cover price of $2.25 U.S., arriving in comic- book stores August 14 and August 28, respectively. POINT BLANK Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn't recall it? That's the problem facing Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. But he's determined to get to the bottom of the mystery in POINT BLANK — a 5- issue mature-readers super-hero noir spectacular from WildStorm's "Eye of the Storm!" POINT BLANK is by acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, CATWOMAN) and noted European comics artist Colin Wilson (Lt. Blueberry), and features startling painted covers by Simon Bisley. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary I.O. spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what are their ultimate goals become the least of Grifter's concerns after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him teetering at the abyss of death. This gripping miniseries leads directly into SLEEPER, the ongoing "Eye of the Storm" series by Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips that debuts this December. This project is supported with house and trade ads. POINT BLANK is a 5-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. WILDCATS Version 3.0 They were the premier characters of the WildStorm Universe, and a force to be reckoned with. Now, exactly a decade after their first appearance, the newest incarnation of WildStorm's debut super-team returns in the latest ongoing series from the "Eye of the Storm" mature-readers line. WILDCATS Version 3.0 is brought to you by the team of writer Joe Casey (WILDCATS Volume 2, AUTOMATIC KAFKA, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), penciller Dustin Nguyen (THE AUTHORITY, JET) and inker Richard Friend (STEAMPUNK). The WildCats have come a long way from being a Covert Action Team, as WILDCATS Version 3.0 explores the decidedly corporate machinations of Jack Marlowe and the Halo Corporation. Exactly how does a modern multinational conglomerate go about taking over the world? And how do the other members of the WILDCATS cast — Grifter, Wax, C.C. Rendozzo, the mysterious Agent Orange, and several new characters — fit into its plans? Version 3.0 delves deeper into the lives and the motivations of the characters than ever before with sophisticated relationships and more complex interactions existing alongside the all-out action and intrigue of earlier volumes. You'll never be able to predict the twists and turns. This project is supported with house and trade ads. WILDCATS Version 3.0 is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by John Layman. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Who's your daddy? BIG DADDY DANGER There have been many "heroes" in the wrestling world: overmuscled wannabes claiming to be champions of the oppressed, in reality just play-actors looking for an easy buck. All of them are mere pretenders to the throne...the throne of the one true masked lord of the wrestling ring — the standardbearer of a legacy that goes back untold centuries. Creator Adam Pollina (X-Force, STRAY) brings the story of this master of the wrestling arts to life in a thrilling miniseries, weighing in at nine irrepressibly funny issues. Preeeeeeezenting the one, the only...BIG DADDY DANGER!!! More than just a man (though he is all man), more than just a father (though his devotion to his son is only surpassed by his devotion to his mission), Big Daddy Danger is America's greatest weapon in the fight for freedom. And more than just a miniseries, BIG DADDY DANGER is a bonanza in the making, with Walt Disney Pictures already developing a movie devoted to Daddy's exploits. Inked by Tyson McAdoo (GEN-ACTIVE), BIG DADDY DANGER (which takes place in its own continuity and not within the DC Universe) is the first exposure fans will have to the people's greatest champion: the impossibly strong, supremely confident, always-masked Big Daddy Danger. The latest member of the Danger family to take the mantle of a national secret weapon (dating back at least as far as the American Revolution), Big Daddy Danger faces astonishing challenges — from the lady wrestlers known as the "Ma'amazons" to a race of alien warriors looking for new worlds to conquer! The responsibilities are taking their toll on Daddy's relationship with his family — aggravated, estranged wife Dana Danger and their son, the worshipful, frequently-disappointed-in-his-father Young Danny Danger. Behind the scenes, the architect of Daddy's troubles is the one contender B.D. may never be able to defeat: his own brother, who will stop at nothing to vanquish his sibling and finally inherit the family legacy as Big Diablo Danger, the biggest heel of them all! Will Big Daddy be able to lay the smackdown on superstar wrestlers, aliens, the forces of Hell, and family turmoil the likes of which we mortals have never experienced? We're not saying the fix is in, but the only safe bet is on BIG DADDY DANGER! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BIG DADDY DANGER is a 9-issue miniseries edited by Mike Carlin. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. A New Writer Takes Aim! GREEN ARROW #16 Popular writer Kevin Smith may have bid farewell to writing the adventures of Green Arrow for now, but Emerald Archer Oliver Queen is left in very talented hands. With GREEN ARROW #16, four-time New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (The Millionaires, The Tenth Justice) starts his run on DC's best-selling title, with continuing art by the fan-favorite team of Phil Hester & Ande Parks, and painted covers by Matt Wagner. In his first story arc, Meltzer examines the plans that Ollie made long ago in the event of his death. Since Ollie has died and returned to life, the archer is checking to see if his instructions were carried out properly. And who better to leave these instructions with than a super friend guaranteed to be around to follow through on them? Continuing the twists, turns and surprises that Kevin Smith used to great success in the first fifteen issues of GREEN ARROW, Meltzer forges a new path for comicdom's most favorite archer — while putting his own stamp on the hot-headed hero. If you thought GREEN ARROW was good up until now, wait until you see what Meltzer — a serious comics fan — has in store for Ollie's future! This issue is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. GREEN ARROW is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck. Issue #16 is a 32-page issue arriving in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED TRADE PAPERBACK The third trade paperback collecting the acclaimed VERTIGO series, LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED finds the Lightbringer hard at work on a New Creation — beyond the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. Written by Mike Carey (HELLBLAZER), with art by Peter Gross (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC), Dean Ormston (HOUSE OF SECRETS) & Ryan Kelly, and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller, A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED collects LUCIFER #14-20. This volume includes the three free-standing stories from "Triptych" — "The Seeds of Time," "The Two-Edged Sword" and "The Ancestral Deed" — as well as the 3-part storyline "A Dalliance With the Damned" and its coda, "The Thunder Sermon." Lucifer is in the God business now, holding the fate of a new cosmos in his hands. But back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue to grow. And while his faithful attendant Mazikeen of the Lilim and half-angel Elaine Belloc both embark on very personal quests, the lords of Hell play at a human masquerade, drawing the Morningstar against his will into their potentially lethal intrigues. New readers who get hooked on LUCIFER with A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED or LUCIFER: NIRVANA can jump onto the regular series later this month with LUCIFER #29 — beginning the 4-part "Inferno" storyline. Lucifer is back in Hell preparing to fight a duel against his most uncompromising foe, Amenadiel of the Thrones, and the seeds that were sown in the "Dalliance" story arc are coming to a terrible fruition. This project is supported with house ads. LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED is a 160-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. LUCIFER is an ongoing series edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #29 is 32 pages and arrives August 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. LUCIFER: NIRVANA A beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the devil really die? The answer to that is found in LUCIFER: NIRVANA — a 48-page Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot by Eisner Award-nominated writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER), painted by Jon J Muth (MOONSHADOW, THE MYSTERY PLAY). To kill Lucifer, Perdissa hires a notorious being from an earlier Creation known as the Silk Man — a monstrous hit man with a terrifying track record. But in order for the devil to get his due, Perdissa has to put a lot more than her life on the line, and the Silk Man must find exactly the right tools: a magical aid to meditation; a tiny ghost in a bamboo cage; and a young Chinese widow whose longing for peace makes her the perfect bait. Alerted by an attack on Lux, his L.A. piano bar, Lucifer follows a trail that leads him from the mercurial realm of the Dreaming to the luminous streets of Beijing. And it's here that the Morningstar is forced to fight his most difficult battle — of body and spirit — as he falls into the jaws of a trap that doesn't even exist until it's sprung. Set against the rich tapestry of contemporary China, this compelling story of an angel's quest for revenge and a young woman's search for solace features guest-appearances by Daniel, the new Sandman, as well as Lucifer's masked accomplice Mazikeen. Readers of LUCIFER do not want to miss this important tale, though new readers will enjoy NIRVANA as a separate, self-contained story. This project is supported with house ads. LUCIFER: NIRVANA is a 48-page Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores August 28 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. How far should you go for a friend? FOUR WOMEN TRADE PAPERBACK Writer/artist Sam Kieth, the mastermind behind The Maxx and ZERO GIRL, created an acclaimed story about four friends who go through an incredible ordeal that changed their lives forever. Now that miniseries is collected in FOUR WOMEN — a 128-page HOMAGE COMICS trade paperback that tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from the gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. FOUR WOMEN is the story of Bev, Donna, Marion, and Cindy — four friends who start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down — and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different kind of journey, one that leads them to their own Hell and back. It's a nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives and even themselves. We see their story through the eyes of Donna as she tries to pull her life back together after the horrors she's seen. But her therapy ends up taking her much further than she ever could have anticipated. In the end, FOUR WOMEN keeps you guessing as the mysteries unfold. What dark secret — and terrifying revelation — has bound these women together? And do they all make it back safely or not? FOUR WOMEN is a story about strength, the will to survive and the endurance of friendship. This project is supported with house ads. FOUR WOMEN is a 128-page HOMAGE COMICS trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA Volume Two TRADE PAPERBACK The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine- tingling comic book saga! RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA Volume Two is a 144-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions that continues to adapt the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Originally written by Lee Chung Hing and illustrated by Hui King Sum, and translated into English dialogue by Ted Adams & Kris Oprisko (RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE), Volume Two finds Claire and Steve continuing to look for a way off Umbrella's creature-infested island. These flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. But the most important question is: Will Claire ever uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy? After the hit motion picture release, Resident Evil is more popular than ever, and this exciting graphic novel features the hard-hitting action that Resident Evil fans love. This project is supported with house ads. RESIDENT EVIL: CODENAME VERONICA Volume Two is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. THE AUTHORITY: KEV The U.S. government is fed up with the Authority's meddling in world affairs. So they bring on a killer-for-hire to fix the problem. But the Authority is the WildStorm Universe's most powerful super-team, right? So what could only one man do? How about dismantling the team with ridiculous ease? In his first work for WildStorm, master of mature-readers mayhem Garth Ennis (PREACHER, HELLBLAZER) teams up with noted cover artist and longtime collaborator Glenn Fabry (PREACHER). Together, they bring WildStorm's most popular team into the "Eye of the Storm" with THE AUTHORITY: KEV — an outrageous, hysterical tale about a man called, well…Kev. That's short for Kevin Hawkins — a screw-up government agent who has the best luck in the world…and the worst. Case in point: He's the guy given the assignment, and the means, to kill the Authority. What's more, Kev just might have enough dumb luck to get the job done. But, believe it or not, Kev may have even bigger problems than the Authority. In fact, the entire world has a big problem. And it's all Kev's fault. This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE AUTHORITY: KEV is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by John Layman and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores August 7 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT In what world are the lives of Kyle Rayner, Hal Jordan and Alan Scott destined to collide in the most unexpected way? In an Elseworld — where New York City at the turn of the 19th century is the setting for the 3-issue Prestige Format tale of GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT. Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman (AMERICAN CENTURY, SON OF SUPERMAN) and illustrated by Marshall Rogers & John Cebollero (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT), EVIL'S MIGHT shows a city filled with poverty, corruption and violence. From his offices around the corner from City Hall, "Boss" Tweed oversees the graft and extortion that make the city run. From his tenement flat in the Lower East Side just blocks away, Kyle Rayner pens the political cartoons that mock a government that cares little (if at all) for its poorest and neediest citizens. Uptown, police officer Hal Jordan courts Carol Ferris, the daughter of one of Tweed's top political cronies. And on the West Side, gang leader Alan Scott begins building his own corrupt dynasty — one based on the rule of the fist, club and eventually, gun. Irish-born immigrants all, the lives of these men were destined to cross from the start. But something happens to make the collision even more explosive. That something is a gift — a gift of a lantern, given to Kyle in gratitude for saving a shopkeeper from Alan Scott's extortionist thugs. And when Kyle gets home, he discovers something else: a ring, secreted inside the lantern, which seems to come to life when Kyle places it on his finger, giving him undreamed-of powers! Crafted by the King of the Leprechauns a millennium ago and powered by a piece of the Blarney Stone, the ring gives Kyle the power to change the lives of New York's poorest…and to bring down the corrupt political regime he could until now only mock in the pages of the daily paper. This project is supported with house and trade ads. GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT is a 3-issue Prestige Format Elseworlds miniseries edited by Andrew Helfer. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU In the year 1887, the British ship Lady Vain is lost at sea, and the only survivor — a young man called Mr. Carr — finds himself shipwrecked and stranded on a strange island. But this island is home to a bizarre corps of super- human creatures…creatures that bear a remarkable resemblance to some familiar heroes. JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot by legendary comics writer Roy Thomas (ALL-STAR SQUADRON, The Uncanny X-Men) and artist Steve Pugh (Generation X, ANIMAL MAN), that mixes elements of the classic novel by H.G. Wells with the mythos of the DC Universe. On this island, the deranged scientist Dr. Moreau has created super- human creatures utilizing amalgams of wild animals! A human-like cheetah/gazelle hybrid has become the Fastest Creature Alive. A killer whale crossed with a sea-crocodile bears a resemblance to the King of the Seven Seas. And so on… Desperate to prove the validity of his research, Moreau brings his menágerie back to civilization. His goal: to use his creations to hunt down and catch the master criminal of the moment, Jack the Ripper, and bring him to justice! This project is supported with house ads. JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. MAD ABOUT THE MOB TRADE PAPERBACK We're putting you down for 20 cases of this book to start. It's an offer you can't refuse. You got a problem wit' dat? MAD ABOUT THE MOB, a look at organized — and disorganized — crime, collects MAD Magazine's best mob satires, including The Godfather, Analyze This, The Untouchables, Scarface, and The Sopranos. Written and illustrated by the "Usual Gang of Idiots," — including Sergio Aragonés, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Duck Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, and Larry Siegel — this 96-page black-and-white (8 1/4 x 10 1/2") volume features an introduction by TV critic Joel Siegel (Good Morning America). Watch your sales go badda-bing! MAD ABOUT THE MOB is a 96-page black-and-white (8 1/4 x 10 1/2") trade paperback (including 16 pages in full color), arriving in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $8.95 U.S. THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS HARDCOVER Are you ever Seized by an Uncontrollable Desire to spend more time Escaping the Doldrums and Letting Out an Insane Cackle in the process? Then get ready for THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS, a new 96- page hardcover collecting eighty of the best, crazy, colloquial creatures created by MAD's Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. Newly colored, this collection comes with not one, but two all-new introductions by none other than…Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. Are you Accepting a Grim Reality that we're Driving a Hard Bargain? At least we're not Delivering a Veiled Threat! So stop Stifling a Yawn and order your very own copy today! THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS is a 96-page full-color (5 1/2" x 5") hardcover. It is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. BIGG TIME Do the homeless have guardian angels, and if they do, why aren't those angels doing a better job? Why do space aliens "probe" us in certain unmentionable places? Are certain movie stars licensed to kill? Does the Almighty ignore our prayers? If you've found yourself pondering these questions, you're in luck. The answers to these and many other burning philosophical quandaries can be found in the new VERTIGO graphic novel BIGG TIME. It's 128 black-and-white pages of satire, from the outrageous mind of writer/artist Ty Templeton (Stig's Inferno, PLASTIC MAN SPECIAL). BIGG TIME is the story of Lester Bigg, a penniless aspiring actor now living homeless on the street. After a freak accident involving Lester's lack of access to a toilet and a conveniently located third rail (don't ask), Lester is able to see his guardian angel, Stavros. The problem is, Stavros has been doing the guardian angel thing for so long that he's become bored and has intentionally sabotaged Lester's life for his own amusement. Now, Stavros must make amends for his misdeeds and help grant Lester's wish for fame, fortune and the American dream within one month or face the terrible consequences… Attempting to penetrate the dark heart of the entertainment business, Lester and Stavros face the seedy underbelly of America's celebrity culture, complete with showbiz superficiality, brainless music industry trends, deadly game shows, powerful Hollywood agents, gorgeous groupies, a pit full of snakes and monkeys, and the madness of the star-making system. This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BIGG TIME is a 128-page black-and-white VERTIGO softcover coedited by Heidi MacDonald & Zach Rau and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET TRADE PAPERBACK This kitten definitely has nine lives. Last seen at death's door, Selina Kyle — Catwoman — has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley! Slam finds himself on a trail filled with mystery and suspense that ultimately leads him to an unexpected surprise…Selina Kyle, alive! CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET is a 136-page trade paperback reprinting the backup stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762 that found Slam on the trail of Selina, as well as the first four issues of the hit new CATWOMAN. Written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, SCENE OF THE CRIME), with art by Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE, Spider-Man's Tangled Web) & Mike Allred (X-Force, Madman), this volume finds Slam's discovery of Selina forcing her to make some hard choices. Will she stay in the shadows or move into the light to seek her destiny? At the crossroads, Selina Kyle resolves to land on her feet and reclaim the mantle of Catwoman! With a bold new look and a new lease on life, Catwoman returns to the streets that spawned her — only to find that the streetwalkers she calls friends are being preyed upon by a serial killer. But with Catwoman back in town, the tables are about to be turned! This project is supported with house ads. CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET is a 136-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? TRADE PAPERBACK Every man has a breaking point. Bruce Wayne's has just reached his. When Wayne is discovered with the murdered Vesper Fairchild in his arms, a chain of events begins that results in a monumental shakeup for the Batman mythos. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? is a massive 264-page trade paperback collecting the most talked-about storyline of the year! Arrested and imprisoned for murder, alienated from all whom he has ever called ally, Wayne stands poised to lose his identity to the spectre of his Dark Knight counterpart: Batman! MURDERER?, which is retro-solicited for arrival in July, features a riveting story and dramatic art by some of DC Comics' top talents! Writers Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson, and Kelley Puckett join artists Rick Burchett, Rick Leonardi, Steve Lieber, Trevor McCarthy, Scott McDaniel, Roger Robinson, Damion Scott, Pete Woods, and others. Topping the volume is the eye-catching cover by Dave Johnson that was also the cover of the record- breaking BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE. A reprint of that shocking issue starts off the volume, with the entirety of these chapters of the groundbreaking storyline also included: DETECTIVE COMICS #766-767, BATGIRL #24, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25-26, and BATMAN #599-600. Plus, relevant portions of NIGHTWING #65-66, BIRDS OF PREY #39-40 and ROBIN #98-99 are contained within. What happens when the line between Bruce Wayne and Batman is shattered? You're about to find out — and you won't believe what it means for the future of Batman! This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? is a 264-page trade paperback. It is retro-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores July 17 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. Note: This project was originally rush-solicited with an in- store date of June 12. GOTHAM GIRLS Catwoman. Poison Ivy. Harley Quinn. Detective Renée Montoya. Batgirl. They are the women of the popular WB Online webtoon, and now they're bursting into the animated DC Universe in an action-packed 5-issue miniseries: GOTHAM GIRLS! Written by Paul Storrie (JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES, Mutant X: Dangerous Discoveries), with art by Jennifer Graves (SUPERGIRL) & J. Bone (Spider-Man's Tangled Web) and hot covers by Shane Glines, each issue gives a different Gotham Girl a turn at playing narrator. Unable to resist a golden opportunity to fund her beloved lion preserve, Catwoman heists a vial of a mysterious formula for a shady company — only to discover she's actually working for Poison Ivy and the mallet-wielding Harley Quinn. That event sets off an every-villain-for-herself chase across Gotham's rooftops, attracting the attention of both Batgirl and Montoya who reluctantly team up to join the fray. Who will get the vial? What's really in it? Will Catwoman ever get paid? Is Ivy out to double-cross everybody, even her old pal Harley? And how do you give a hero the slip when you're both atop a speeding truck? These answers and more are found in this fast-paced caper, featuring crackling art, fun-filled action and everybody's favorite…Gotham Girls! Be sure to visit the girls at www.gothamgirls.com, and also look for the GOTHAM GIRLS posters coming from DC Direct! This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a co-op ad slick. GOTHAM GIRLS is a 5-issue miniseries edited by Joan Hilty. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume 2 OVERSIZED HARDCOVER After the success of the first BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE anthology series (and subsequent collection), the noir-flavored short stories featuring the Dark Knight — written and drawn by a stellar lineup — have continued as a popular backup feature in the monthly BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS. Now the first sixteen of those tales are reprinted in BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume 2 — a 176-page oversized (7 1/2" x 11 5/8") hardcover that also includes five new, never-before-published 8-page stories created just for this volume! (Note: these new tales will eventually be seen as backups in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS). Printed on high-quality paper and topped with a stunning cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy), this handsome book is a must-have for the collections of every Batman fan and aficionado of comics fine art! And wait until you hear who's supplying the new stories! First up, multiple award-winning creators Paul Dini and Alex Ross — who have collaborated on such highly successful Specials as SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH and BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME — reunite on "Case Study," a story that features Ross's rare black-and-white painted work. Then, popular writer Chris Claremont (Extreme X-Men, GEN13) teams with Steve Rude (Nexus, X-Men: Children of the Atom) & Mark Buckingham (Peter Parker: Spider-Man, FABLES) for "A Matter of Trust." Writer Steven T. Seagle (THE CRUSADES) supplies the story of "Fortunes," featuring art by internationally acclaimed illustrator Daniel Torres (Heavy Metal). BATGIRL's Kelley Puckett writes "Night After Night" for Eisner Award-winning artist Tim Sale (BATMAN: DARK VICTORY, Spider-Man: Blue). And the irrepressible Ty Templeton (BIGG TIME) teams up with the legendary Marie Severin for "Bats, Man!" But that's not all! The talented roster behind the reprinted tales from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #1-16 must be seen to be believed: Warren Ellis & Jim Lee, John Byrne, Paul Pope, John Arcudi & Tony Salmons, Paul Levitz & Paul Rivoche, Walter Simonson & John Paul Leon, Arcudi & John Buscema, Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso, Howard Chaykin & Jordi Bernet, Alan Brennert & José Luis García-López, Robert Kanigher & Kyle Baker, Dave Gibbons, Harlan Ellison & Gene Ha, Dini & Ronnie Del Carmen, Tom Peyer & Gene Colan & Tom Palmer, and Alan Grant & Enrique Breccia! This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume Two is a 176-page oversized hardcover (7 1/2" x 11 5/8") edited by Mark Chiarello, arriving in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $39.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Eight HARDCOVER The comprehensive, award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Eight — a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January to July, 1944. This volume of THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES finds 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 Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk, and legendary artists Lou Fine and Jack Cole at work, the quality of the weekly Spirit certainly did not falter. But don't take our word for it; see for yourself in this meticulously reconstructed, gorgeously presented hardcover that also features a 4-page portfolio of Eisner's work done for the U.S. Army! Thrill to the adventures of the Spirit as he fights the likes Killer Ketch, Dr. Peroo, and the deadly Black Marx! THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Eight is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #773 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, STEFANO GAUDIANO, MARK MCKENNA, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores August 7. As the GCPD prepares to make a major announcement, Sasha Bordeaux — Bruce Wayne's bodyguard — sits in a maximum security penitentiary. Will she survive in a hellhole populated by some of America's most dangerous women…including the deadly Cucilla? Plus, a backup story written by John Francis Moore with art by Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg introduces a new vigilante to the streets of Gotham. Can Batman handle the competition? FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #158 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores August 14. "Blink," Part 3 of 3. Blink, the blind man who can see through the eyes of others, is forced to witness an execution through the victims own eyes! And now Batman must track down the murderer without the assistance of the crime's only eyewitness! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #32 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND MARK ASKWITH; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MICHAEL WM. KALUTA AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores August 21. Join writer Devin Grayson for her final issue as we follow Bruce Wayne through a typical day to see how many lives Batman (and Bruce) have an impact upon. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Joyride," written by Mark Askwith (THE PRISONER: SHATTERED VISAGE) and illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #606 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores August 28. Just when Batman thought it was safe to swing through the streets of Gotham again, Deadshot returns with an assignment to take out a key figure in a political cover-up that could rock the DCU to its core. And for Deadshot, this isn't just a job — it's another chance to take Batman down. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #93 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores August 14. Believing St. Dumas has given him a sacred task, the increasingly unstable Azrael ratchets up the intensity of his war on crime...all the while claiming to be Batman! More volatile than ever, Jean Paul's metahuman-level strength might be enough for him to vanquish normal criminals, but this issue sees the return of an old foe who's anything but normal. FC, 32 pg. $2.95 BATGIRL #31 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores August 14. The second issue of a 3-part story penned by Chuck Dixon and guest-starring Robin and Spoiler! We follow Batgirl and Green Arrow Connor Hawke as they try to stop Agrippina and her Roman Legion cult from killing another of the group's own members: Jack Drake, father of Robin! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2 OVERSIZED HC WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT, PAUL DINI, KELLY PUCKETT, STEVEN T. SEAGLE, TY TEMPLETON, JOHN ARCUDI, BRIAN AZZARELLO, ALAN BRENNERT, JOHN BYRNE, HOWARD CHAYKIN, WARREN ELLIS, HARLAN ELLISON, ALAN GRANT, DAVE GIBBONS, BOB KANIGHER, PAUL LEVITZ, TOM PEYER, PAUL POPE, AND WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY ALEX ROSS, STEVE RUDE, TIM SALE, MARIE SEVERIN, DANIEL TORRES, KYLE BAKER, JORDI BERNET, ENRIQUE BRECCIA, JOHN BUSCEMA, BYRNE, GENE COLAN, RONNIE DEL CARMEN, JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LOPEZ, GIBBONS, GENE HA, JIM LEE, JOHN PAUL LEON, POPE, EDUARDO RISSO, PAUL RIVOCHE, TONY SALMONS, MARK BUCKINGHAM, AND TOM PALMER; COVER BY MIKE MIGNOLA In stores August 28. Collecting the first sixteen Batman backups from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS plus 40 pages of new material! This oversized hardcover showcases five original, never-before-published stories by Paul Dini & Alex Ross, Chris Claremont & Steve Rude & Mark Buckingham, Steven T. Seagle & Daniel Torres, Kelly Puckett & Tim Sale, and Ty Templeton & Marie Severin. Plus, sixteen other noir-flavored short stories featuring the Dark Knight — written and drawn by a stellar lineup of creators! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 8X12, 176PG, B&W $39.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN BOLLAND, HOWARD CHAYKIN, CHUCK DIXON, NEIL GAIMAN, ARCHIE GOODWIN, JOE KUBERT, DENNIS O'NEIL, WALTER SIMONSON, MATT WAGNER, AND VARIOUS; ART BY SIMON BISLEY, BOLLAND, CHAYKIN, RICHARD CORBEN, KUBERT, KEVIN NOWLAN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, SIMONSON, BRIAN STELFREEZE, BRUCE TIMM, WAGNER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ALEX TOTH In stores August 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume Two oversized hardcover, this oversized trade paperback collects the Eisner Award-winning anthology featuring short stories of Batman in stark black and white art. (STAR10808D) SC, 8X12, 240PG, B&W $19.95 ******************************* BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER, CHUCK DIXON, GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, AND KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, RICK LEONARDI, STEVE LIEBER, TREVOR MCCARTHY, SCOTT MCDANIEL, ROGER ROBINSON, DAMION SCOTT, PETE WOODS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Retro-solicited; in stores July 17. The most talked-about storyline of the year is finally collected in trade paperback! When Bruce Wayne is discovered with the murdered Vesper Fairchild in his arms, a chain of events begins that results in the Batman mythos altered forever. Arrested and imprisoned for murder, alienated from all whom he has ever called ally, Wayne stands poised to lose his identity to the spectre of Batman! Reprints BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE COMICS #766-767, BATGIRL #24, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25-26, and BATMAN #599-600, plus relevant portions of NIGHTWING #65-66, BIRDS OF PREY #39- 40 and ROBIN #98-99. For more information, see the feature article. NOTE: This project was originally rush- solicited with an in-store date of 6/19/02. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 BATMAN/DEATHBLOW: AFTER THE FIRE #3 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY LEE BERMEJO AND TIM BRADSTREET; COVER BY BERMEJO WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. Retrosolicited; in stores July 31. The most unusual crossover of the year continues! Batman's been picking up the pieces from a decade-old case file of deceased government agent Michael Cray, also known as Deathblow. Now, the ten-year-old trail Bruce Wayne is following ignites in a furious blaze as Batman comes face-to-face with the psychopathic pyrokinetic who's back in Gotham to settle old scores. Can Batman succeed where Deathblow failed? And what's the explanation for the recent sightings of Deathblow down at the Gotham Ship Yards? Note: This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders for APR020420D have been cancelled. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #53 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores August 28. Gotham gets strangled by a super-plant whose roots run clear to the Batcave. It's got Poison Ivy written all over it…but where is she? And has she uncovered the Dark Knight's secret? Batman must track it — and her — deep into the Amazon jungle to find out. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BIRDS OF PREY #46 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAVE ROSS AND NELSON DECASTRO; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores August 21. Writer Chuck Dixon exits BIRDS OF PREY with a bang! Black Canary, Deathstroke the Terminator, Eddie Fyers, and Connor Hawke (the son of Green Arrow) are all trapped on an island which exists out of time. With hope of escape dwindling, these unlikely allies must race against the clock and one another to find a priceless secret that could change the way we live! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #10 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRAD RADER AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY SCOTT MORSE In stores August 28. Selina must bring herself perilously close to capture or even death as she tries to free a convicted killer from Death's Row. Who is this alleged criminal, and what could bring Catwoman to risk everything she's gained to free them from Gotham's "finest?" The answer lies buried somewhere in Selina's past. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE In stores August 7. Collecting the first four issues of the hit CATWOMAN series, plus the lead-in backup tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762! Last seen at death's door, Selina Kyle — Catwoman — has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley! Slam's discovery of Selina forces her to make some hard choices: Will she stay hiding in the shadows, or move into the light to seek her destiny? At the crossroads, Selina resolves to land on her feet and reclaim the mantle of Catwoman! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 136PG, FC $12.95 GOTHAM GIRLS #1 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores August 14. The women of the hit WB Online webtoon burst into the animated DC Universe in an action-packed miniseries! Unable to resist a golden opportunity to fund her beloved lion preserve, Catwoman heists a vial of a mysterious formula for a shady company — only to discover she's actually working for Poison Ivy and mallet-wielding sidekick Harley Quinn. That sets off an every-villain-for-herself chase across Gotham's rooftops — and attracts the attention of both Batgirl and officer Renée Montoya, who reluctantly team up to join in the fray! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #23 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores August 14. Harley's missing in action following her fatally bizarre adventure "down under." Now, we find out what it's like to live in a "World Without Harley." So whom do we focus on instead? Why, Martian Manhunter, naturally! Seems J'onn J'onzz has picked up a new client in his guise as a private detective. But not everything is as it seems. So what's all this got to do with our Miss Quinzel? You won't believe the answer! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #72 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores August 14. Police Chief Redhorn's wife, Mary, flees to Rome and the Vatican…but she can barely keep a step ahead of the legion of assassins sent to snuff her out. Can Nightwing save Mary? And will he and hundreds of innocent bystanders be mowed down in the process? It's non-stop action…Italian style! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #105 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY MICHAEL LOPEZ AND PEPOY In stores August 21. It's the grand finale to the weirdest ROBIN tale we've done! Tim and Spoiler solve the riddle of Natalia, but are they too late to save her from a murderous stalker? And what strange gift does the stalker bear that draws his prey to him? See Robin and Spoiler like you've never seen them before, and be amazed as Steph reveals her manipulative side! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #185 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON; COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY In stores August 7. A one-shot tale by the guest creative team of Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH) and Brent Anderson (GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY, KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY). Superman, dazed and confused, lands in the middle of a little league baseball game in Ohio. Who — or what — guided him there, and can the Man of Steel get his bearings in time to save the day? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #607 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores August 14. Guest-written by Jay Faerber (Noble Causes) and guest-starring Titans member Argent! Superman fights the never-ending battle against prejudice, joined by Argent. They both discover that hate has no color barrier. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #129 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY PASCAL ALIXE; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores August 21. A touching story from guest-writer Chuck Austen (Uncanny X-Men, War Machine). During an encounter with Bloodsport, Superman runs into an officer on the Metropolis police force and learns what really makes a man of one of the World's Finest. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #794 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM; ART BY KANO; COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON In stores August 28. Guest-writer Chuck Kim pens a tale where the Quintescence from KINGDOM COME takes a trip to Smallville to observe a young Clark Kent. But they're interrupted when government operatives try to bring him in after discovering his Kryptonian origins. Will Clark be able to pass the true test of what makes a Superman? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH ACTION COMICS #252 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY OTTO BINDER AND ROBERT BERNSTEIN; ART BY AL PLASTINO AND HOWARD SHERMAN; COVER BY CURT SWAN AND STAN KAYE In stores August 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, this special Millennium Edition reprints the first appearance of Supergirl Kara Zor-El. The Girl of Steel joins the Superman Family in "The Supergirl From Krypton!" Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11236D) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERBOY #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY HENRY BOLTINOFF, EDMOND HAMILTON AND VARIOUS; ART BY BOLTINOFF, JOHN SIKELA, ED DOBROTKA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WAYNE BORING AND STAN KAYE In stores August 7. Also reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, this Millennium Edition reprints the debut of Superboy's solo title. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR12404D) FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ******************************* SUPERGIRL #73 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores August 21. Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest lies the original Garden of Eden, the sacred place that Supergirl is convinced holds the earth angel of fire. Unfortunately, thanks to a long-simmering jealousy of Mary Marvel that prompts her to ignore her traveling companion's warnings of a possible trap, Supergirl may wind up destroying the missing earth angel she's been trying to save! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR VOLUME ONE TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB, JOE CASEY, MARK SCHULTZ, JOE KELLY, AND PETER DAVID; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, MIKE WIERINGO, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, RON GARNEY, LEONARD KIRK, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores August 7. The epic crossover event of last summer is collected in two volumes! Volume One finds Imperiex in its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed, and the planet is ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge uncertain alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies. Reprints SUPERMAN #171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-594, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-116, ACTION COMICS #780-781, SUPERGIRL #59, and JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR VOLUME TWO TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB, JOE KELLY, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOE CASEY, MARK SCHULTZ, PETER DAVID, AND TODD DEZAGO; ART BY JIMENEZ, ED MCGUINNESS, TODD NAUCK, MIKE WIERINGO, CARLO BARBIERI, PASCUAL FERRY, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, MARK BUCKINGHAM, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, YVEL GUICHET, DUNCAN ROULEAU, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WIERINGO AND JAIME MENDOZA In stores August 21. Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends. Reprints SUPERMAN #173, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117, ACTION COMICS #782, WONDER WOMAN #172-173, YOUNG JUSTICE #36, IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, and WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 DC UNIVERSE BIG DADDY DANGER #1 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO; COVER BY POLLINA In stores August 7. Adam Pollina (X-Force) writes and pencils a riotous miniseries starring the greatest masked wrestler of them all! Meet Big Daddy Danger, the latest in an ancestral line of masked heroes protecting the oppressed from tyranny. In his dazzling debut issue, Daddy faces Lady Eighty and Shanghai Suzy, the dread lady wrestlers known as the "Ma'amazons!" But little does Daddy know that they're working for another contender for Daddy's title — the one-and-only Diablo X! Meanwhile, Young Danny Danger grows increasingly disappointed in his frequently absent dad. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 9) $2.95 DEADMAN #9 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS; COVER BY JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ In stores August 14. Final issue. The innocent offspring of Nanda Parbat's most evil couple once again is in the custody of his mother. But will he use the secret powers she has unlocked inside him to betray his newfound family…or to destroy Deadman? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DOOM PATROL #11 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores August 7. Just when they thought they'd seen it all…the Doom Patrol goes to Hell. Honest! We swear! (Or at least, it really, really looks that way...). Question is…how are they going to get themselves out? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #189 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY SCOTT KOLINS In stores August 28. The Flash has only a few more tasks to perform before his beloved Keystone City can truly return to normal. Guest-starring Cyborg and Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #16 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores August 28. Four-time New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer becomes the new writer of Green Arrow's adventures! Long ago, Oliver Queen made specific plans in the event of his death. Now that Ollie has since died and returned to life, the archer is checking to see if his instructions were carried out properly. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #153 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores August 14. Green Lantern has faced impossible odds in the past and always has come out ahead. Now Kyle Rayner must go head-to-head with the greatest challenge yet...his high school reunion! The horror...the horror! Meanwhile, during his visit home, Kyle and his mom reconstruct their past and look toward a brighter future. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT #1 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 28. In New York City, just before the turn of the 19th century, Kyle Rayner pens the political cartoons that mock the government that cares little (if at all) for its neediest citizens. Uptown, police officer Hal Jordan courts Carol Ferris, the daughter of one of "Boss" Tweed's top political cronies. And on the West Side, gang leader Alan Scott begins building his own corrupt dynasty. The lives of the three are destined to cross and collide. But something happens to make the collision more explosive than anyone could have expected: a gift of a lantern, given to Kyle, granting him undreamed of powers! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG (1 OF 3) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: 1001 EMERALD NIGHTS WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY REBECCA GUAY ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 28. Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT, this lavishly- told story blends the Green Lantern mythos with the legend of the Arabian Knights. This fully-painted Prestige one-shot is written by Terry Laban (THE DREAMING), with astonishing artwork by Rebecca Guay (VEILS). Prestige Format. (STAR12958D) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ******************************* HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #9 WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores August 21. The maxiseries reaches its shocking conclusion, setting the stage for the JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA one-shot! All the pieces begin to fall into place as the Alliance's seemingly heroic Valadin reveals his surprising story. What role did he have in Haven's journey to Earth? Also, learn who among the Havenites has been paving the way for the evil Anathema's arrival! FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 9) $2.50 HAWKMAN #6 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores August 7. "Slings and Arrows" Part 2 of 2, guest-starring Green Arrow! Hawkman and Green Arrow continue to "reevaluate" their relationship and put a stop to the string of murders plaguing St. Roch's successful businessmen. Plus, Carter Hall makes a startling decision. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON AND J.H. WILLIAMS III; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON, RAGS MORALES, MICHAEL BAIR, GREG SCOTT, WALTER SIMONSON, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, MICK GRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MORALES In stores August 14. One of the Winged Warrior's deadliest foes returns in a one-shot devoted to the newest incarnation of Hawkman! A foe nearly as ancient as Hawkman makes his presence known (in a story written by Geoff Johns with art by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy). Plus, the DEO investigates the mysterious Nth metal (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Greg Scott & Mick Gray). Rounding out the issue are profile pages focusing on the Hawks, their villains and the supporting cast of the hit new series, by an array of artists including HAWKMAN's Rags Morales & Michael Bair, Walter Simonson, and more! FC, 48 PG. $4.95 IMPULSE #89 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores August 14. Final Issue. Jay Garrick, the JSA's Golden Age Flash, is supposed to be Impulse's teacher and mentor. But Jay's about to make the biggest mistake of his career — and it's up to Impulse to prevent it. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #69 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores August 14. The 7-part "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" begins! With the JLA seemingly gone for good, a new group of heroes arises to take their place. It's a brand-new lineup of DC greats, with some familiar faces and even more surprises! The "Big Seven" are gone, but the JLA lives on! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #70 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores August 28. "The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 2 of the 7-Part saga "The Obsidian Age." At last, the mystery of the Ancients is revealed! Yet not all is peaceful in the mythic realm of Atlantis, for a bizarre group of villains from the far future has come on a mission of vengeance and destruction. And if these villains have their way, Atlantis will be laid waste. Who are these villains? They call themselves...the Justice League!?! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: DESTINY #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 7. Thomas Wayne and Luthor face off with unexpected results, while Mongul prepares for the invasion of his principality by the JLA. Meanwhile, soothsayer Destiny discovers that the voice in her head isn't really in her head! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $5.95 JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU WRITTEN BY ROY THOMAS; ART AND COVER BY STEVE PUGH ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 21. A certain young Mr. Carr finds himself on an island where a deranged scientist has created a corps of super-human creatures, utilizing amalgams of wild animals! Desperate to prove the validity of his research, the scientist — Dr. Moreau — brings his menagerie back to civilization…to hunt down Jack the Ripper and bring him to justice! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: SEVEN CASKETS WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; COVER BY BRERETON In stores August 21. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, this one-shot offers another look at the JLA as monstrous creatures. In order to confront an ancient evil threat, the JLA must allow themselves to become tainted themselves! Even if they save the world, who will save the world from the JLA? Prestige Format. (STAR12322D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ******************************* JSA #39 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores August 21. What makes the JSA's Woman of Steel tick? Find out as Power Girl enters the spotlight this issue. Karen Starr takes on one of the strangest people she's ever gone up against: her greatest fan! A love- hungry, too-hip-for-the-room metahuman who'll do anything to win her affection! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #10 WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART BY CHRIS JONES AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores August 7. As the Cartoon Network prepares its second smash season of Justice League, the animated comic-book adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue! In this tale by Josh Siegal, former writer for the cult television series The Upright Citizens Brigade, Superman is taken down in battle and the Martian Manhunter must replace him as a hero to millions. But does the shy, reserved alien have what it takes to inspire all of humanity? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LAB RATS #5 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores August 7. Part 2 of a 3-part time-travel adventure brings the Rats' face-to-face with Superman! The Lab Rats begin to piece together what caused Superman to disappear from Metropolis some fifty years earlier. But will they be able to determine how his absence caused the city's downfall? And will a new, even greater danger —one that threatens all the Earth — make it a moot point? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #11 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores August 28. Despite the preparations made by the Legion and Science Police forces, Robotica has successfully invaded Earth in a matter of minutes! To take the planet back, the Legionnaires head for a nearby world with centuries-dormant — but still lethal — warlike capabilities. But what — or whom — they find there is not to be believed! Then again, neither is the leader of Robotica, who finally meets Brainiac 5 face-to-face! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA TP — NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY PAUL LEVITZ; ART BY KEITH GIFFEN, CURT SWAN, PAT BRODERICK, LARRY MAHLSTEDT, AND ROMEO TANGHAL; COVER BY GIFFEN AND MAHLSTEDT In stores August 14. One of the greatest storylines in the Legion's history is collected in this new edition of THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA. One of the deadliest forces of the DC Universe resurfaces in the 30th century, wreaking havoc on the Legion of Super-Heroes. Note: This edition does not contain the pull-out poster from the previous edition. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 THE POWER COMPANY #7 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores August 14. The first special "spotlight" issue focuses on Power Company associate Striker Z, as he takes on a solo assignment deep in the Yukon, protecting a corporate installation from the attacks of a subterranean army. We'll learn more about what drives a danger-loving guy like Striker Z in a story that tests him, tempts him — and might even lure him away from the Power Company! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SPECTRE #20 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores August 7. A New York City magazine publisher is being haunted by the Spectre. But unlike the Spectre's past victims, this man has done nothing evil to warrant a visit from the Spirit of Redemption. Has the Spectre made a tragic mistake or is this man harboring a secret that not only will unravel his existence, but also the existence of everyone on Earth? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPECTRE: CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS TP WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with THE SPECTRE STATUE (solicited in Previews Vol. XII No. 3), this trade paperback reprints THE SPECTRE #1-4 (previous volume) by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake — whose designs form the basis for the statue. (STAR01038D) SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* SUICIDE SQUAD #12 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ; COVER BY MICHAEL BAIR In stores August 14. Final issue — guest-starring the JSA! The Justice Society drops by just in time for the Squad to wrap up its tour of duty in the deadliest ways possible. After an attack by the terrorist group Onslaught, the Squad is left gutted. And it looks like the only way out is for the Squad to live up to its name. Be here for the ensuing chaos as we also find out the final piece in the puzzle of how Rock and Bulldozer are still alive. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #44 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores August 28. "Chemical World" Part 3. The Titans struggle with the mind-altering consequences of a journey to the Chemical World in search of the anarchist known as Garvan. Meanwhile, back on earth, S.T.A.R. Labs scientists race against the clock to save the life of Tempest before he becomes the Chemical World's first human casualty! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #184 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Phil Jimenez returns to full art chores in Part 1 of an unforgettable 2-part adventure! Diana comes face-to-face with…Wonder Woman?!? The two heroes must stop a nefarious Nazi plot! And how do Miss America and a herd of dinosaurs figure into this whole thing? Pick up this issue to find out! FC, 32 pg. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: PARADISE LOST TP WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ, J.M. DEMATTEIS, GEORGE PÉREZ, JOE KELLY, AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY JIMENEZ, ANDY LANNING, PÉREZ, AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the WONDER WOMAN POSTER featuring art by Phil Jimenez. Reprinting WONDER WOMAN #164-170 and the "Who is Troia?" story from WONDER WOMAN Secret Files #2, this trade paperback features the 4-part "Gods Of Gotham" storyline guest-starring Batman, Nightwing, Robin, Huntress, and others. Plus, an Amazon civil war nearly destroys Paradise Island, and Lois Lane gets the scoop on Diana during a "day in the life" of Wonder Woman. (STAR14975D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* YOUNG JUSTICE #48 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores August 7. Part 2 of the 4-part "Fighting MAAD." There's turmoil within the team as Young Justice fights its way into Secret's very being in order to prevent someone close to them from crossing over into the land of the dead. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 8 HC WRITTEN BY MANLY WADE WELLMAN, WILLIAM WOOLFOLK AND WILL EISNER; ART BY LOU FINE, JACK COLE AND EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores August 14. The award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, the Spirit, continues in this volume reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January to July, 1944. Thrill to the adventures of the Spirit as he fights the likes Killer Ketch, Dr. Peroo, and the deadly Black Marx! Plus, a 4-page portfolio of Eisner's work done for the U.S. Army! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 DEXTER'S LABORATORY #31 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND SCOTT ROBERTS; ART BY JOHN DELANEY, MATT JENKINS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores August 28. No brilliant scientific creation is complete without a meddling big sister to screw it up! Dee- Dee throws a real monkey wrench into Dexter's teleporter, and finds a fatal flaw in his giant robot! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #93 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT, BILL MATHENY AND BARRY LIEBMANN; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, JOHN BEATTY, WALTER CARZON, AND HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND MIKE DECARLO In stores August 7. The late, great animator Chuck Jones gets a Looney salute in a moving Coyote- Roadrunner tale. Plus, Bugs Bunny battles a rodeo bull and plays his one-millionth dirty trick on Elmer! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #29 WRITTEN BY IAN BOOTHBY AND ABBY DENSON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores August 21. Tuckered-out Townsville wants to take a holiday — but HIM's the center of the big celebration! Plus, who's afraid of the Closet Monster? Definitely not Buttercup — that is, until the Closet Monster actually shows up! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #63 WRITTEN JOHN ROZUM AND ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores August 14. "The Dragon's Eye" continues! Scooby-Doo and the gang blaze a trail through the jungles of India, on the hunt for the criminal who's stealing the far-flung pieces of the Dragon's Eye jewel. But the monstrous guardians of the jungle are on their trail! Plus, a biplane-barnstorming banshee terrorizes Shaggy's family farm! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY: KEV WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 7. WildStorm's most popular team is dragged into the "Eye of the Storm" in an outrageous, hysterical tale by PREACHER's Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry! Fed up with the Authority's meddling in world affairs, the government brings on a killer-for-hire named Kev who dismantles the team with ridiculous ease. But, believe it or not, Kev may have even bigger problems than the Authority. In fact, the entire world has a big problem. And it's all Kev's fault. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $4.95 AUTOMATIC KAFKA #2 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 21. The surrealistic adventure continues! Agents from the NPS make Automatic Kafka an offer he can't refuse. There are plenty of fun and games with The Warning, and Spastic Ben achieves his ultimate destiny. But is it too little too late? Too much! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #12 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores August 21. Drake and the rest of the Establishment finally discover just who their friends and enemies are. Orwell and his team — now including Jenny Sparks' former alien husband Lorenzo — launch a commando raid on Moonbase Straker… on the dark side of the moon, where the lobotomized god-being from the Authority is being held for study. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HIGH ROADS #5 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores August 7. U.S. Army officer and would-be treasure hunter Nic Highroad confesses his secret shame to his new friend, the prostitute Sloan...while the British actor Sir Arthur Bombridge and their pilot, the besotted almost-Kamikaze-pilot Osha listen in. But Nic had better talk fast, because this quartet has finally found Morpheous' Necklace in the North Pole! Nothing is ever what it seems on the high road to adventure! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 OUT THERE #13 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER. In stores August 28. "The War in Hell," Part 1 of 6, begins the third story arc of OUT THERE. Though trapped in the Draedrealm, the kids are delighted to be reunited with their families and friends — even Loomis and the cheerleaders! But when Reverend Keeler spots vultures swarming over a distant valley, Jess, Zach and some of the men go hunting...and nearly end up the prey. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Rev. Becky dreams of a return to El Dorado City, and meets their new allies. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 POINT BLANK #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. A mature readers super-hero noir spectacular! Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn't recall it? That's the problem facing Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary IO spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what their ultimate goals are become the least of Grifter's concern's after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him at death's door. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA VOLUME TWO TP WRITTEN BY LEE CHUNG HING; TRANSLATED BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART AND COVER BY HUI KING SUM In stores August 7. The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Claire and Steve continue to seek a way off Umbrella's creature-infested island. These flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. But the most important question is: Will Claire ever uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #2 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART AND COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SCOTT WILLIAMS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. The hard-hitting military action continues! Super-powered extremists have taken the United Nations hostage. Officially, the new StormWatch doesn't even exist. But that hasn't stopped two of its members — Ben Santini and Blake Coleman — from infiltrating the U.N. and launching a brutal counteroffensive. The rest of the team is scattered across the globe, and getting them to where they need to be will be dangerous…perhaps even lethal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #0 WRITTEN BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY CAMPBELL In stores August 7. J. Scott Campbell — the artistic powerhouse behind the best-selling DANGER GIRL — illustrates and cowrites a special 12-page story in this not-to-be-missed issue! If you're a fan of the cartoon, or a new reader just discovering their magic, you'll be ecstatic when you read this tale filled to the absolute brim with pulse-pounding thunderous action. Special bonus features in this #0 issue include character bios and behind-the- scenes production designs! For more information, see the feature article. Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THUNDERCATS: RECLAIMING THUNDERA #1 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores August 21. Ed McGuinness pencils the Thundercats in an all-new miniseries, beginning immediately where the popular cartoon left off — with New Thundera restored, and Thundercats King Lion-O gathering his old friends. But there are dark tidings brewing at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid, where the Ancient Spirits of Evil have concocted a nefarious plan to free the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm. It's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day!. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #1 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 28. The story of Wildstorm's debut team continues here in an all- new monthly series! Jack Marlowe's plans for the Halo Corporation finally come to light — plans involving both old and new members of the WILDCATS cast scattered all across the globe. New allies, new adversaries, and new agendas! The question is: Will America buy Halo-brand batteries? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores August 28. Our splendid art-o-graphic pictorial continues to arouse and entertain enlightened readers of all classes. In this chapter, our heroes venture to the outer reaches of London to discover mirthful mayhem in the guise of Martian marauders. Most shocking of all, witness our dear Mina's horrible assault. (Ladies, please consult your husbands before perusing our pages!) An added bonus feature has been included for the enjoyment of our readers: an illustrated travelogue to places of the most fantastic nature. Book your accommodations early! No Ads. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #22 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS In stores August 28. Interesting developments on Earth: The FBI somehow captures an oddity that hasn't been seen since the very first issue of PROMETHEA (Quick — break out your collections!) Meanwhile, Stacia and Grace pay a visit to Jack Foust. And in the Immateria, Sophie and Barbara witness the Big Bang. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #4 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND STEVE MOORE; ART BY PAUL RIVOCHE, ARTHUR ADAMS AND ALAN WEISS; COVER BY ADAMS In stores August 28. Tom Strong soars from the greatest heights of Millennium City to its furthest depths…almost. While, decades earlier on Attabar Teru, Young Tom Strong meets a lovely creature who entices and delights him — even if there is something...fishy about her. And, billions of years from now, all hell breaks loose — just another day for Jonni Future! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAR02 0426D have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS FOUR WOMEN TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KEITH In stores August 14. Collecting all five issues of Sam Kieth's acclaimed miniseries, the FOUR WOMEN trade paperback tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from its gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. Four friends start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down — and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different journey — one that leads them to their own Hell and back. A nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives, and even themselves. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ZERO GIRL TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the FOUR WOMEN TP, Sam Kieth's other hit HOMAGE COMICS miniseries is collected in this engaging trade paperback. Amy Smootster isn't like other teenagers. Besides falling in love with her guidance counselor and trying to survive high school, a whole mess of weirdness is about to fall at Amy's (wet) feet. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 VERTIGO 100% #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores August 14. An awkward romance survives a daring culinary adventure as petite, distrusting, gun-toting Kim finds a lot to like about the large and comforting presence of Eloy. On the other side of town, Gastro dancer Daisy and John the busboy enjoy a cool holographic dining experience that leads to hot passion in the shower. Meanwhile, a disgruntled Strel continues to ignore Haitous's desperate attempts to reach her. Haitous prepares for a dangerous boxing match that could rekindle his fading career…or just kill him. MATURE READERS B&W, 48 PG. (3 OF 5) $5.95 100 BULLETS #37 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Retro-solicited; in stores July 31. "On Accidental Purpose" begins a string of six standalone stories, each one focusing on one of the major faces of 100 BULLETS through the eyes of Mr. Shepherd. What is Sheperd's relationship with Agent Graves? Is he friend, foe — or possibly both? This issue zeroes in on Dizzy Cordova and the impact Agent Graves has had on her life. The question remains: Is Dizzy a pawn or a player? Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for APR020480D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS #38 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores August 28. 2002 Harvey Award-winner for "Best Continuing Series," "Best Writer" and "Best Artist." "Cole Burns Slow Hand." The second in a series of six standalone stories finds Minuteman Cole Burns returning to his old stomping grounds of New York City. Question is, is he there for business or pleasure? For a man like Cole, business usually means someone else is caught in the cross-hairs. This job, though, might not be so easy. At least not if Mr. Shepherd has anything to say about it. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY02 0260D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #18 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE In stores August 21. Part 2 of the 5-part "Coming Home." In "Beth Wish," Harry Kraft comes face to face with his spiteful wife, who's making a fortune in mail-order porn. Will Beth turn his life into a living hell, or can Harry get protection from the cops on the take? The Korean War winds down, and it's the joy of sax, as Ethlie meets Artie at the jazz club. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 BIGG TIME WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TY TEMPLETON; COVER BY TEMPLETON In stores August 21. What do you do when your "guardian angel" just happens to hate you and is determined to ruin your life? That's what happens to Lester Bigg in BIGG TIME, an original graphic novel from VERTIGO. It's a hilarious dark comedy from the twisted mind of cartoonist Ty Templeton! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 8X11, 128 PG, FC $19.95 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #16 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores August 28. "Amok in America" Part 1 of 3. Angela returns to California for a showdown with G.O.O.D. Meanwhile, the woman who has shadowed her life since the series began goes on a rampage in New York. Plus, Anita Manaday confronts Damon Devlin about their terrible shared secret. All this, and Go-Go goes skinny- dipping! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #18 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WIESENFELD In stores August 7. Shockjock Anton comes home to San Fran with his tail between his legs, smarting from his Hollywood rejection. But he may find his welcome less than warm at home. As the clock ticks toward another vicious killing, will our buxom brunette Venus get to Detective Petronas in time, so together they save the day? And will they celebrate by getting hitched? Or will the scarred, broken man she's come to know as The Knight be Venus's saviour in tarnished armor? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FABLES #4 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores August 14. Part 4 of 5-part "Legends in Exile." Bigby Wolf's investigation into Rose's murder reaches its climax at the Remembrance Day Ball, an annual event that commemorates and revisits the secret history of Fabletown. But who would invite a psycho-killer to the most prestigious social event of the year? Plus, Bigby dusts off his twenty-year-old tuxedo, grabs a partner and hits the dance floor — with disastrous results. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FILTH #3 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores August 7. Grant Morrison's new VERTIGO series continues! Welcome to the Paperverse, where testosterone-fuelled supermen and pneumatic fantasy-heroines battle for truth and justice, and reality is merely a page-turn away. Meanwhile, a visit from an unexpected guest catches the attention of Greg Feely's nosy neighbor. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 13) $2.95 HELLBLAZER #175 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY STEVE DILLON AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores July 31. New writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER) opens his run with a 2-part tale guest-illustrated by Steve Dillon (PREACHER). After his epic journey through the American heartland, John Constantine is coming home to England. Believed to be dead, Constantine needs to set the record straight with the last surviving members of his family. But there's a killer on the loose… Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for APR020489D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #176 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY STEVE DILLON AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores August 28. "High on Life," Part 2 of 2. With Angie in a hospital bed and the mystery of Gemma's absence deepening, John is starting to take things personally. But the only way to cleanse Elster Tower of its aura of evil and madness is to take the fight to his enemies. No weapons, no plan, no backup. But sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY020270D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #14 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores August 14. It's war…and the gloves are off. Ever since Tim Hunter first appeared on the scene, expectations of a huge and terrible magic war have been building. Plans were drawn up, preparations made and forces gathered, by all sides. Now those forces finally have been unleashed and the twisted rune of war casts its bloody shadow across the world. As casualties mount and London becomes a battleground, Tim is forced to defend friends, allies and even lovers from the wrath of the Golden Lotus and the mysterious Triskelle. But is he ready to lead the fight? And whom can he trust? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 LUCIFER #29 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores August 21. "Inferno," Part 1 of 4. Lucifer is back in Hell preparing to duel his most uncompromising foe, Amenadiel of the Thrones. And with Lucifer's power still locked inside Izanami's tainted feathers, there's no chance that he can win. But when Mazikeen sets out into the realms of pain to locate the feathers, she meets a very near and very dear enemy of her own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores August 14. The third trade paperback collecting the acclaimed VERTIGO series LUCIFER, A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED finds the Lightbringer hard at work on a New Creation — outside the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. But as he tries his hand at universe-building, back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue to grow. Reprints LUCIFER #14-20. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED, this trade paperback reprints the storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children and Monsters" from LUCIFER #5-13. This volume follows Lucifer Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from their millennia-old resting place, and the consequences that unfurl as a result of that quest's outcome. (STAR14744D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 ******************************* LUCIFER: NIRVANA WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JON J MUTH In stores August 28. A beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the Devil really die? Alerted by an attack on Lux, his L.A. piano bar, Lucifer follows a trail that leads him from the mercurial realm of the Dreaming to the luminous streets of Beijing. It's up to The Morningstar to fight his most difficult battle — of body and spirit — as he falls into the jaws of a trap that doesn't even exist until it's sprung. Featuring guest-appearances by Daniel, the new Sandman, as well as Lucifer's masked accomplice, Mazikeen. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $5.95 MIDNIGHT, MASS #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores August 21. "The Four Sisters," Part 2 of 3. Adam and Julia are trapped in a room full of bugs, with a ceiling full of spikes descending toward them. And waiting outside, the Midwives of Kali are about to resurrect a spirit so malevolent that it would change the world forever. Oh, and then things go wrong… MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #59 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores August 14. It's Spider Jerusalem in his final meeting with President Callahan, surrounded by a city on fire and government troops in open conflict with civilians. It ends here. One way or the other. It's all leading to the final issue of TRANSMETROPOLITAN next month. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO POP: TOKYO! #2 WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART AND COVER BY SETH FISHER In stores August 14. The first VERTIGO POP! experience continues. A kidnapped pop star's future hangs in the balance as Maki, the carefree costumed teenager, leads her hapless gaijin companion straight into the twisted heart of Tokyo's underworld. Gasp as our intrepid American hero Steve smashes a ramen cart with a stolen futuristic limo! Shudder as aspiring yakuza member Ryuji attempts to slice off his pinky with a sushi knife! Gape at drunken salarymen, Shibuya pick-up artists and a city that encourages grown men to relieve themselves in public! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 Y — THE LAST MAN #2 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores August 21. VERTIGO's new ongoing sci-fi adventure continues! When a mysterious plague kills all male life on the planet, what do women do with the billions of corpses? Yorick Brown, the only man still alive, discovers the horrific answer to that question as he travels to Washington in search of his Congresswoman mother. Will Yorick survive this dangerous new "unmanned world" long enough to find out which unexpected female has just been named president of the United States... or will he become a corpse himself? MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD ABOUT THE MOB TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 21. We're putting you down for 20 cases of this book. You got a problem wit' dat? Take a look at organized — and disorganized — crime, as MAD Magazine collects its best mob satires, including The Godfather, Analyze This, The Untouchables, Scarface, and The Sopranos. Written and illustrated by the "Usual Gang of Idiots," this volume features an introduction by TV critic Joel Siegel (Good Morning America). For more information, see the feature article. SC, 8X11, 96PG, B&W $8.95 MAD MAGAZINE #421 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 7. As the warm breezes of summer caress us, we know that all too soon, the icy chills of fall and winter will be upon us, and the fields will lie fallow in their wake. How will the new issue of MAD make things better, you ask? Well, it couldn't hurt. MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $3.50 MAD COLOR SPECIAL #6 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 14. It's more cover-to-cover color that will have your head spinning! Featuring classic MAD articles, most in color for the first time! If you couldn't make out what something was in black and white, it becomes all-too-clear here. Don't you wish you didn't know? MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC $3.99 THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHES HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS Advance-solicited; in stores November 6. Are you ever Seized by an Uncontrollable Desire to spend more time Escaping the Doldrums and Letting Out an Insane Cackle in the process? Then get ready for this new 96-page hardcover collecting eighty of the best, crazy, colloquial creatures created by MAD's Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. Newly colored, this first-ever collection comes with two all-new introductions by none other than…Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 6X5, 96PG, B&W $9.95 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Retailers please note: Some of these products may be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. CLASSIC AQUAMAN STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores November 20. Before becoming a bearded, harpoon-handed hero, Aquaman sported his classic orange and green costume. Now DC Direct presents the CLASSIC AQUAMAN STATUE — a hand- painted, cold-cast porcelain statue featuring the King of the Seven Seas as he originally appeared. Aquaman stands approximately 11" tall with base (14 1/2" tall with trident) x 7" wide x 6 1/2" deep.