Marvel Comics August 2006 Solicitations

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ULTIMATE MARVEL – THE GOLD STANDARD

ULTIMATES ANNUAL #2

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Penciled by MIKE DEODATO and RYAN SOOK
Cover by MIKE DEODATO
As the Ultimates clear the wreckage from the recent attack on the U.S., a monstrous evil from the past rises from the ashes to launch an attack when America is at her weakest. Featuring the return of the long-thought-dead bio-fanatic: Arnim Zola! And with the ranks of the Ultimates severely depleted, all that stands in Zola’s path is the indomitable sentinel of liberty—Captain America and Sam Wilson, the high-flying Falcon! Cover to cover action!
48 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #2
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by STUART IMMONEN & FRAZER IRVING
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Something strange has happened at Nursery Two, the Baxter Building’s Think Tank counterpart in Oregon. It’s disappeared!, seemingly swallowed up by the earth itself! And if you think that heralds the return of the macabre Mole Man...go to the head of the class. Featuring an awesome exploration of a subterranean world that will simply take your breath away...if not your life!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #33
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“GOD WAR” Part 1 (of 6)
Seed Nineteen—a bizarre name for the most bizarre characters ever to enter the lives of the F.F.: Threshold, Fountain, Magnificent Brute, Dreamcatcher. These incredible entities hold the key to a cosmic conflict that has raged for untold millennia and now involves our quarrelsome quartet. You’ve never seen anything like it! We promise. And it debuts our new creative team: Mike Carey on script and Pasqual Ferry on pencils!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #98 and #99
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“THE CLONE SAGA”
Spidey is reeling from the exposure of the Scorpion’s unbelievable identity. But even that pales besides the string of revelations awaiting him such as: Who kidnapped Mary Jane and what does he/she want? Who does Spider-Man struggle against in the old warehouse where he fought his first battle? Who is waiting for him in the house in Queens he and his Aunt May abandoned recently? Your jaw will drop and your mind will go numb when you learn the solution to these mysteries. And the world of Peter Parker will never be the same. Parts 2 and 3 of 5.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #2
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS
The team that brought you last year’s Ultimate Spider-Man Annual returns! And they’ve brought Punisher and Daredevil with them! While Foggy Nelson offers Spidey some legal advice, Police Captain Jean DeWolfe gives him some other advice...on how to take down the Ultimate Kangaroo! Will Peter Parker be able to navigate his way through this all-action moral maze? And more to the point...will Punisher just shoot him instead?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN #73
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by TOM RANEY
“MAGICAL”
The mysterious Magician’s standing with the X-Men is put to the test as questions about his past begin to surface. Did he lie to gain entry to the group? Do his actions belie his true motivations? Just what is this strange young man all about? Meanwhile, a tormented Jean Grey is having great difficulty dealing with the results of the Shi’ar testing. Elsewhere... Dazzler stirs. Part 2 of 3.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #2
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA with LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Dazzler--Alison Blaire, former X-Man--has awakened from her coma only to discover her life is in deadly peril! And even her former fellow X-Men may be powerless to save her as a betrayal within the ranks has left them shellshocked.
Plus: The 2-Page origin of Professor X's cat. drawn by Leinil Francis Yu!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

SPIDER-MAN

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #535

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
CIVIL WAR Tie-in
“THE WAR AT HOME”
Caught in the throes of the Civil War that’s ripping apart the super hero community, Spider-Man contemplates a move that will mean new friends and new foes. In a conflict of this magnitude, three is no middle ground -- Peter Parker’s move will cast him as either George Washington...or Benedict Arnold. Part 3 (of 6).
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #11
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by TODD NAUCK
Cover by MICHAEL WIERINGO
As the groundbreaking events of CIVIL WAR erupt across the Marvel U, the shockwaves are being felt everywhere! The consequences of Spider-Man’s allegiances have culminated in the ultimate showdown... with Flash Thompson?! Plus, the shocking return of Mysterio!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

SPIDER-MAN FAMILY: AMAZING FRIENDS
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by PAT OLLIFFE
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the classic cartoon serial, here comes AMAZING FRIENDS! In an ALL-NEW one shot, a young Spidey’s doing his darndest to find allies in his war against crime, but he didn’t count on being matchmaker to two bickering heroes! Can the webslinger get Firestar to chill out and warm Iceman’s heart...by setting them up on a date!?
Also, classic reprints of UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN, SPIDER-MAN 2099, an ALL-NEW MINI MARVELS tale, and more!
96 PGS./ALL AGES ...$4.99

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #29
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Pencilled by Angel Medina
Cover by Angel Medina
“The Deadly Foes of Spider-Man “ Part 1 (of 3) After the extraordinary events of CIVIL WAR, the heroes and their families try to cope with the remarkable changes in the Marvel Universe. Now, one of Spider-Man’s oldest and most insidious foes--the Chameleon--decides to make his move against the wall-crawler! His first step: gathering a new super-team of Spider-Man’s deadliest foes and striking him where he is most vulnerable...
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #9
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
It’s time for Mary Jane to take her relationship with a certain someone to the next level, and she knows it. Unfortunately, being the lead in the school play leaves little time for a social life! And is MJ’s mind playing tricks on her, or is Liz getting back together with Flash?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

ANNIHILATION


ANNIHILATION #1 (of 6)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by ANDREA DIVITO
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Variant cover by BRYAN HITCH
One empire has fallen.
Two heroes are dead.
It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull, Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave... and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus’ hand! The Annihilation has only begun!
No ads - 32 pages of story at no extra cost!
32 PGS. NO ADS!/Rated A ...$2.99

ANNIHILATION: THE NOVA CORPS FILES
Written by MICHAEL HOSKIN, ANTHONY FLAMINI, JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, RONALD BYRD, CHRIS BIGGS, ERIC ENGELHARD, CHAD ANDERSON, STUART VANDAL & MARK O’ENGLISH
Cover by ANDREA DIVITO
Get caught up on all of the players in the Annihilation event – just in time for this month’s ANNIHILATION #1! Featuring Annihilus, Nova, Ronan, the Silver Surfer, the Super-Skrull, Thanos and more – all from the Xandarian Worldmind files of the Nova Corps!
48 PGS NO ADS/Rated A ...$3.99

MARVEL HEROES

AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 (of 6)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by TOMM COKER
THE SPY, THE SPACEMAN. THE GODDESS. THE ROBOT. THE GORILLA. In the late 1950’s, The U.S. Government let FBI Special Agent Jimmy Woo forge a team of unlikely heroes: Together they stormed the fortress of a criminal mastermind to rescue President Eisenhower, and the group disbanded soon after. Now almost 50 years later, an unauthorized S.H.I.E.L.D. mission goes down in flames--and from the ashes arise forces from the GOLDEN AGE OF MARVEL!
32 PGS./T+ ...$2.99

ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #8
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, SEAN MCQUAID, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHRIS BIGGS, MARK O’ENGLISH, ERIC J. MOREELS, MIKE FICHERA, BARRY REESE, AL SJOERDSMA, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MADISON CARTER, CHAD ANDERSON, RICH GREEN & BILL LENTZ
Cover by KEU CHA
The Handbook from A to Z rolls on – including bios on Nekra, N’Garai, Night Nurse, Night Raven, “Red” Norvell, Oblivion, Over-Mind, Phat, Phyla, Piranha, Plant-Man, Presence, Pride, Proteus, Prowler, Quoi and more! This twelve-issue monthly series focuses on new characters, characters who never received a profile and those needing major updates.
64 PGS NO ADS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

BLACK PANTHER #19
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
“WORLD TOUR” Part 1 (of 6)
The Royal Couple -- King T’Challa and Queen Ororo -- embark on a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe -- and beyond! First stop: Latveria, for a meeting with the Dr. Victor Von Doom.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

BEYOND! #2 (of 6)
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Still reeling from the shocking death of one of their number, eight of Marvel’s most mismatched super beings struggle to survive both a brutal battle between Medusa and Venom and the impending crash of their damaged starship.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CLAWS #1 (of 3)
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and JUSTIN GRAY
Pencils & Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER
Shanghaied and transported to a remote desert island, Wolverine and the Black Cat find themselves at the center of a deadly game. A team of filthy-rich hunters have slapped down some serious cash for the opportunity to hunt the Most Dangerous Prey on the Planet – and they’ve got the high-tech weapons to do just that. Like it or not, the key to Logan and Felicia’s survival just might be their ability to cooperate long enough to evade their hunters and uncover the identity of the deadly ringmaster. Brought to you by the team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and superstar artist Joe Linsner.
32 PGS. CARDSTOCK COVER/PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$3.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #21
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
The “TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BLITZ” rockets to its conclusion, as Captain America and the man he once called his partner, The Winter Soldier, finally come face-to-face again in the fight to save London! Fan-favorite creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting made this Wizard’s book of the Year for 2005, and this action-packed issue shows you exactly what all the fuss is about.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

DAREDEVIL #88
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by LEE BERMAJO
This month features a stand-alone issue entitled, THE SECRET LIFE OF FOGGY NELSON,
a special interim episode focusing on Daredevil’s recently deceased best friend. Did we
really know all there is to know about Foggy? What remains hidden in the life of this man,
that could still affect Matt Murdock’s fate to this day?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

ETERNALS #3 (of 6)
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA, JR.
Cover by RICK BERRY
Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR.
People are trying to kill Ike Harris. He remembers things he shouldn’t and for that he must die. Join New York Times bestseller NEIL GAIMAN (MARVEL: 1602, Sandman, Anansi Boys) and comic-god JOHN ROMITA, JR (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) to uncover the mystery of Ike Harris and the mystery of creation itself!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99


FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY #6 (of 6)
Written by JOE CASEY
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS WESTON
The final chapter in the FF’s baptism by fire! It all comes down to the final confrontation between a fractured family and their very first arch-enemy... not to mention a base full of cosmically-irradiated monsters! Everything -- including the future of the FF -- will be decided here!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

GHOST RIDER #2
Written by DANIEL WAY
Layouts by JAVIER SALTARES
Finishes & Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
“VICIOUS CYCLE”
Johnny Blaze has escaped from Hell--but unfortunately, he wasn’t alone: Lucifer has once again played Johnny for a fool and used him to hitch a ride onto the mortal plane. The Ghost Rider must now track down Lucifer and send him back to where he came from before the Devil succeeds in creating a new Hell...here on earth. This is no small task, but it is further complicated by both the fact that Lucifer hides behind many faces and that there are those—one very strange man, in particular—who would prefer Ghost Rider cease his mission immediately...or else. Part 2 (of 6).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99


IRON MAN #11
Written by DANIEL & CHARLES KNAUF
Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by ADI GRANOV
EXECUTE PROGRAM Part (5 of 6)
Everything Tony Stark believed about himself has been called
into question due to new revelations about the assassinations taking place around the globe. Now under attack by his teammates, Stark must work frantically to stop the killings, and to find more answers about the mysterious figure behind them.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: ED BRUBAKER/BILLY TAN
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
By now, loyal Marvel readers know just how deadly X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS proved to be, and it was ED BRUBAKER who masterminded the storyline that had X-Men fans on the edges of their seats! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT will get to the bottom of DEADLY GENESIS, as well as Ed’s plans for his turn as writer on UNCANNY X-MEN. We’ll also discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA, BOOKS OF DOOM and what many are already applauding as the comic of the year, DAREDEVIL! We’ll also be on board with the newest Marvel art phenom, BILLY TAN. He filled the shoes of none other than the great Terry Dodson on MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN and drew the one of the hottest comics of 2005 in X-23! SPOTLIGHT will take a look forward with Billy as we discuss his next big project, which just happens to be UNCANNY X-MEN! Brubaker, Tan and the Uncanny X-Men! Don’t miss this MARVEL SPOTLIGHT!
32 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99

MARVEL TEAM-UP #23
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by ANDY KUHN
Cover by PHIL HESTER
FREEDOM RING
UNSUNG SUPERHERO SPOTLIGHT! Lesser known characters WOLVERINE and SPIDER-MAN take center stage as IRON MANIAC is let loose in the Marvel Universe! Can he be stopped? And how does Marvel’s hottest new hero -- FREEDOM RING fit in with all of this?! Part 4 (of 5).
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

MARVEL MILESTONES: CHRIS CLAREMONT & JIM LEE - X-MEN & THE STARJAMMERS PART 1
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils by JIM LEE
Cover by JIM LEE
Re-presenting the giant-sized 275th issue of UNCANNY X-MEN from April 1991! In space, the X-Men help Profesor X, Lilandra and the Starjammers overthrow Deathbird’s rule of the Shi’ar Empire -- but is everything what it seems?
Meanwhile, in the Savage Land, Rogue, Ka-Zar and Nick Fury assault Zaladane’s citadel to rescue the captured Magneto!
Note: This story continues in next month’s MARVEL MILESTONES.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

MOON KNIGHT #5
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
“The Bottom: Friendless and Alone”
They promised Taskmaster that Marc Spector would be a sitting duck. When Taskmaster was done with his work, Spector would be battered, bruised, friendless and, most important, alone. Only one problem: Spector is not alone. He’s got a friend. His name is Khonshu. And today, he’s got Moon Knight’s back. It’s time for round two. Part 5 (of 6).
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99


MYTHOS: HULK
Written by Paul Jenkins
Painted by Paolo Rivera
A fully-painted retelling of the origin and earliest days of the gamma-powered titan, updated and reimagined by Paul Jenkins and PaoloRivera!
32 PGS/Rated T+ ...$3.99

RUNAWAYS #19
Written by BRIAN K.VAUGHAN
Penciled by MIKE NORTON
Cover by JO CHEN
“Dead Means Dead", Chapter One (OF THREE).”Special guest artist Mike Norton (GRAVITY) joins the Runaways for this perfect jumping-on point for new readers, as the Runaways say good-bye to the past, and make hard decisions about their future.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99


SHE-HULK #11
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by
Cover by GREG HORN
“Creature Comforts”
The honeymoon’s over for Marvel’s latest power couple, She-Hulk and Man-Wolf. She refuses to be his “little woman”, and he refuses to shave. What’s a married green female to do?
This is the issue you’ve been waiting for gamma-fans! Awesome Andy takes a stand! Pug’s finally makes his move! And you’ll NEVER see this ending coming!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

SQUADRON SUPREME #6
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK
He can’t fly, shoot lasers from his eyes, or bench-press cars, but he might be the more dangerous than Hyperion, Doctor Spectrum, and Power Princess rolled into one.
But how will the vigilante known as Nighthawk respond when he’s asked to join the Squadron Supreme?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

WOMEN OF MARVEL POSTER BOOK
Cover by MIKE MAYHEW
72 PGS. No Ads!/All Ages ...$4.99
Trim size: 8” x 10 3/4”

MARVEL WESTERNS

MARVEL WESTERNS: STRANGE WESTERNS STARRING THE BLACK RIDER

Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & JOE R. LANSDALE
Penciled by MARSHALL ROGERS & RAFA GARRES
Cover by MARSHALL ROGERS & ERIC POWELL
Reuniting the comic legends Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers (BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE)—the famed writer/artist team tell an all-new tale of Marvel’s dark Western avenger, THE BLACK RIDER. When a mystery brings mild-mannered Doc Masters to New York City, rooftops and dangerous allies lead his dark alter ego to answers that will shock him to his very soul.
PLUS: A dark and devilish 8-page tale featuring a cursed weapon and the man known as GUNHAWK in “Midnight Gun” by Joe R. Lansdale and Rafa Garres.
ALSO: Re-presenting two classic Kirby RAWHIDE KID tales, “The Bat Strikes” and “The Bullet Proof Man.”
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

MARVEL CIVIL WAR

CIVIL WAR #4 (OF 7)

Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Variant cover by MIKE TURNER
A death! A funeral! A betrayal! And a team reborn as the war takes a deadly turn!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #5 & 6 (of 10)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by RAMON BACHS & STEVE LIEBER
Cover by JOHN WATSON
Embedded within the heart of the battle between super hero registrants and resistors you
will learn the real story behind both sides of the Civil War! In any conflict there are those
who want to keep the facts hidden, but on the Front Lines the truth will be told.
In “The Accused”: The New Warriors survivor goes on trial! Their life was spared from the Stamford Disaster. Will justice be so kind?
Also featuring true tales of war in Civil War: Correspondence.
32 PGS. NO ADS! (each)/Rated T+ ...$2.99 (each)

CIVIL WAR: X-MEN #2 (of 4)
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by YANICK PAQUETTE
Cover by JUAN DOE
Civil War Tie-in!
Bishop and the X-Men are on a collision course! Both are searching for the missing 198 and there can be only one victor. It’s X-Man against X-Man! Meanwhile, the O*N*E tightens its grip, but will their power slip away in the process?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CIVIL WAR: YOUNG AVENGERS & RUNAWAYS #2 (of 4)
Written by ZEB WELLS
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
CIVIL WAR tie-in!
In the cloud of Civil War the Runaways and Young Avengers find themselves at odds. Meanwhile, across the country, Iron Man puts a plan in motion that’s designed to capture the last of Marvel’s rogue heroes. Can the two young teams find common ground in time to save themselves?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #540
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by MIKE MCKONE
Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR tie-in!
It had to happen! Amidst the tumult and tensions of CIVIL WAR, the Fantastic Four break up! Who will toe the line, who will join the resistance, and who will leave the battlefield altogether? And is this the end for Marvel’s First Family?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

HEROES FOR HIRE #1
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TUCCI
CIVIL WAR Tie-in!
As CIVIL WAR rages through the Marvel Universe, an unlikely group of heroes have gathered together to hunt down and capture criminals who refuse to sign the Registration Act. In response to the overwhelming number of masked fugitives on the loose, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing use their bail bonds skills, underworld connections and government funding to lead an all-new Heroes for Hire into battle. Action, adventure, crime, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos come together in this explosive new series from writers Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Billy Tucci! Featuring BLACK CAT, SHANG CHI—THE MASTER OF KUNG FU, PALADIN, MISTY KNIGHT, COLLEEN WING and THE ALL-NEW TARANTULA.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

MS. MARVEL #6
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by DAVID MACK
CIVIL WAR Tie-in
Ms. Marvel enlists in the CIVIL WAR! With the Super Hero Registration Act in full effect, Carol Danvers joins forces with Simon “Wonder Man” Williams and Julia “Arachne” Carpenter to police and train heroes. But there is a traitor in their midst--someone who is undermining the registration movement and endangering everyone!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

NEW AVENGERS #23
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
CIVIL WAR Tie-In!
The team behind last year’s mega blockbuster HOUSE OF M reunites for a startling important chapter in the CIVIL WAR, the history of the New Avengers and the life of this year’s break-out star Spider-Woman.
Straddling the world’s of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra as a double agent for Nick Fury isn’t going to fly in the middle of a war, and Jessica is going to find this out the hard way. It’s the end of the road for Jessica Drew, and where she ends up will shock you. An important lead-in book for the upcoming SPIDER-WOMAN ongoing debuting after CIVIL WAR!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

THUNDERBOLTS #105
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils & Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
CIVIL WAR Tie-in!
The T-Bolts have taken down a slew of supervillains in order to amass a supervillain army -- but will they use this force to help the U.S. Government capture the RENEGADE HEROES... or to overthrow the U.S, Government? It all leads up to a nasty battle between CAPTAIN AMERICA and ZEMO...but the outcome will shock you! Part 3 (of 3).
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

CABLE & DEADPOOL #31
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
"FOR KING AND COUNTRY"
DEADPOOL vs. the RENEGADE HEROES! Can the government’s newest Superhuman Marshall buff his badge and kick some butt? And what’s CABLE up to? Well, with two countries to run, he wouldn’t have any interest whatsoever in using this whole Superhuman Registration Act for his own advantage, would he...? No, not our Cable... that would just be so... insidious...
Part 2 (of 3).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

WOLVERINE #45
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
CIVIL WAR Tie-in
“VENDETTA”
Wolverine is trying to find out the secret of the Stamford Disaster, but he’ll have to go through NAMOR THE SUB-MARINER to get it. Marvel’s most popular mutant throws down with Marvel’s first mutant. Guest-starring Iron Man, this chapter features Wolverine and Namor’s undersea kingdom of ATLANTIS as you’ve never seen them before!
Part 4 (of 6).
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

PLANET HULK

INCREDIBLE HULK #97

Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by LADRÖNN
PLANET HULK, ANARCHY PART 2
Leading his army of gladiators and refugees, the Hulk smashes his way towards the Steppes — and freedom. But what of the millions still enslaved by the Red King? What of the rebels and slaves dying in the streets and fields? Who is the Sakaarson, and when will he come? The answers threaten to rip the Hulk and his allies apart—and precipitate a shocking transformation that could shake Planet Hulk to the core!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES


MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #18
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by MIKE NORTON
Cover by CAMERON STEWART
Those with fear in their heart burn at the touch of MAN-THING! Knowing that the Thingster’s lurking about, will Spidey be able to summon the courage to save people trapped in a Florida swamp? We ain’t tellin’ ya here! Pick up the issue!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99


MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #15
Written by JUSTIN GRAY
Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ
Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS
The Fantastic Four travel to the South Pole to study a newly-discovered species, but find themselves on the front lines of a battle against TERMINUS, the cosmic scavenger! The clock is ticking down toward Armageddon as the FF make their stand against a superior force from outer space!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #4
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
Ultron couldn’t do it. Baron Zemo couldn’ t do it. Even The Leader with The Abomination couldn’t do it. But together these super-powered creeps form a team that could finally defeat The Avengers! Now that would make them truly...THE MASTERS OF EVIL!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

X-MEN

ASTONISHING X-MEN #16

Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
“TORN”
The X-Men have been ripped apart and mentally destroyed. Only one remains standing.
But with the combined power of the Hellfire Club standing in their way, what chance
do they have?! Part 4 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

X-MEN FAIRY TALES #4 (of 4)
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Pencils & Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
The X-Men collide with some of the Brothers Grimm’s most classic fairy tales! When a blind tailor awakens a beautiful red-haired princess from her eternal slumber, he thinks he’s found true love at last. But a certain blade-wielding butcher named Logan may know more about the princess’ past than anyone realizes.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

EXILES #85
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by PAUL PELLETIER
“THE NEW EXILES” Part 1 (of 2)!
Snikt, to the sixth power! With the Exiles fired, it’s time for a new group of dimension jumping heroes. Wolverine has always been known as the best there is at what he does, so six Wolverines must be really really REALLY good at what they do! Can the Exiles get their jobs back from these scene-stealing Canucks? Don’t bet on it!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

NEW X-MEN #29
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils by DUNCAN ROLEAU
Cover by PACO MEDINA
“NIMROD”
The mutant hunting robot from the future is back! Nimrod’s first priority: finding his creator.
Who is Nimrod’s mysterious creator?! The New X-Men rush to his aid but discover that
Nimrod is much more than they can handle! Part 2 (of 4)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

NEW EXCALIBUR #10
Written by FRANK TIERI
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL RYAN
“THE LAST DAYS OF CAMELOT” Part 1 (of 3)!
King Arthur’s mighty kingdom lays in ruins! Death is everywhere. Who could possibly save the day? Why, New Excalibur of course! The Black Knight guest stars in a time traveling tale for the ages!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #477
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JOHN WATSON
“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
Vulcan is mad. So mad he’s planning on destroying an entire intergalactic empire. The third Summers brother has set his sites on the Shi’Ar Empire, and when he’s finished with them, nothing will ever be the same! Part 3 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #5
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
“BORN IN BLOOD”
It’s Logan vs. Captain America vs. the X-Men in a super-charged standoff that will end with a revelation that will utterly and completely blow both Logan’s and readers’ minds. Do NOT miss out on this issue! Part 5 (of 5).
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1 DIRECTORS CUT
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Discover the origins of ORIGINS! This bonus edition reprints WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1, plus extras – including an annotated script by writer Daniel Way!
32 PGS./NO ADS/Parental Advisory ...$3.99

X-FACTOR #10
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ
Cover by RYAN SOOK
They have been a thorn in X-Factor’s side since the beginning, and now matters are coming to a head. In the first of a three part epic—“Multiple Disclosure”—X-Factor’s newest assignment causes them to once again cross paths with their arch rivals, Singularity Investigations. The result is revelations that strike to the very core of who and what Jamie Madrox is, especially when he learns that SI head Damian Tryp is responsible for one of the greatest tragedies.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

X-MEN #190
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“SUPERNOVAS”
Northstar and Aurora are back! Awoken by a mysterious new threat, the twins have been let loose in the Xavier Mansion, leaving a path way of destruction and death. Their mission: Kill Sabretooth! Part 3 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

MAX COMICS

PUNISHER #36

Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by GORAN PARLOV
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“BARRACUDA”
What’s more dangerous than a barracuda? You’re about to find out. Off the coast of Florida, where human predators converge to enjoy the spoils of corporate warfare, the water is filled with blood. And none of it belongs to Frank Castle. Part 6 (of 6).
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99

ICON COMICS

BOOK OF LOST SOULS TPB
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by COLLEN DORAN
Cover by COLLEN DORAN
The destinies of most people are defined early on. Then there are the others – the lost. Those whose numbers aren’t in yet, who could go toward the light or toward the darkness – indeed, who could be tipped one direction or another. And everything starts with the book. That’s what Jonathan is about to discover. When he took a suicide plunge off the London Bridge more than a century ago, the last place he expected to land was on his feet, in the present, standing at the entrance to a tunnel into a world of mysteries beyond his wildest imagination. A world of powers and principalities and, above all, rules that he’d best learn quickly. Or he’ll have to deal with the Dark Man. And what the Dark Man can’t turn, he devours. Collects BOOK OF LOST SOULS #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1940-X

JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #2
Written by LISA KIRBY & STEVE ROBERTSON
Penciled by MIKE THIBODEAUX
Cover by JACK KIRBY
In order to save his abducted son, Mainframe must reunite the members of his old fighting unit: the sensual Skylla! The effervescent Garm! And the hero-turned-homemaker Tyr! Meanwhile, Garrett Berkley bonds with his captor Slugg as the pair sets course for the most lethal place in the galaxy: Dangerland!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

MARVEL HARDCOVERS

MARVEL ZOMBIES HC
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
New Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Torn from the pages of ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR! On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe’s, an alien virus has mutated all of the world’s greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it - but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?! Follow their search for more food, and witness the arrival of the Silver Surfer! Collects MARVEL ZOMBIES #1-5.
136 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2277-X
Trim size: oversized

NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. VOL. 1 – THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT PREMIERE HC
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by STUART IMMONEN
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
RRRAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!! Action! Excitement! Explosions! The Highest Anti-Terrorism Effort, or H.A.T.E. (a subsidiary of the Beyond Corporation©) put NEXTWAVE together to fight Bizarre Weapons of Mass Destruction. When NEXTWAVE discovers that H.A.T.E. and Beyond© are terrorist cells themselves, and that the BWMDs were intended to kill them, they are less than pleased. In fact, they are rather angry. So they make things explode. Lots of things. Starring Monica Rambeau (formerly Captain Marvel and Photon), Aaron Stack (Machine Man), Tabitha Smith (X-Force’s Meltdown), monster-hunter Elsa Bloodstone and the Captain! Guest-starring Fin Fang Foom! If you like anything, you will LOVE NEXTWAVE! BOOM! Collects NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #1-6.
144 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2278-8
Trim size: standard

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3
Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS & AL HARTLEY
Penciled by DON HECK & GENE COLAN
Cover by JACK KIRBY
The Iron Avenger returns for another round of Marvelous Masterworks Mayhem, and this one’s gonna go straight down to the final bell, True Believer! So buckle up your red and gold retrorockets and get ready for adventure a’plenty as only Marvel can make it!
Stan “The Man” and the Dynamo of Delineation, Don Heck, will pit Tony Stark against the undersea menace Attuma, the Dream-Maker and the massive menace of the Titanium Man in classics without compare. But then the order changeth! After defining the series for nearly 30 issues, Don Heck passes the torch to no less than Gene “The Dean” Colan, whose lush illustrations take the Invincible Iron Man to spectacular heights! Yup, Mssrs. Colan and Lee dive into a who’s who as the Mandarin returns, Ultimo attacks and Iron Man goes toe-to-toe with Namor the Sub-Mariner in one of Marveldom’s earliest cross-over epics!
This baby’s so going to move so quick that you won’t have to worry about rust, but you may just have to slap on a pair of oven mitts before handling!
Collecting Tales of Suspense #66-83 and Tales to Astonish #82.
256 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2067-X
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 3 - VARIANT EDITION VOL. 65
256 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2068-8

SPIDER-MAN: KRAVEN’S LAST HUNT PREMIERE HC
Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS
Penciled by MIKE ZECK
Cover by MIKE ZECK
Writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Mike Zeck craft the ultimate tale of revenge in this groundbreaking and legendary collection! Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man. But there is one beast that has eluded him. One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man. And to prove that he is the hero’s master, he will pull on his costume and become him...after he shoots and buries him six feet under! Collects WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #32-33, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #393-394 and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #131-132.
160 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2330-X
Trim size: standard

SPIDER-MAN: KRAVEN’S LAST HUNT PREMIERE HC – VOL. 1 VARIANT EDITION
The variants for the Marvel Premiere Classic line will have a limited print run.
160 PGS./ Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2400-4

SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN PREMIERE HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED
Penciled by THE LUNA BROTHERS
Cover by THE LUNA BROTHERS
Exploding out of the pages of NEW AVENGERS! This all-new epic chronicles the intriguing secret history of Jessica Drew and her journey from child experiment to Hydra agent to S.H.I.E.L.D. agent to super hero to private eye to Avenger! Written by NEW AVENGERS scribe Brian Michael Bendis and searing-hot newcomer Brian Reed (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN video game), and featuring stunning full-color visuals by the Luna brothers (Ultra, Girls), this story is packed with intrigue leading directly into the upcoming SPIDER-WOMAN series from Bendis and Eisner Award-winning Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL).
Collects SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN #1-5.
128 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1965-5
Trim size: standard

ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6 HC

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN & GEOFF JOHNS
Penciled by STUART IMMONEN, STEVE DILLON, TOM RANEY & AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 12: HARD LESSONS and ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 13: MAGNETIC NORTH, plus the rare #1/2 issue and other DVD-style extras. In HARD LESSONS, Ultimate Wolverine makes his explosive return! Storm travels to the Great White North to find her missing friend, but there’s no time for celebration for the tempestuous and troubled duo! They’re about to take on an all-new threat to the Ultimate Universe... Lady Deathstrike! Plus: When a dangerous young mutant immune to psychic control takes Charles Xavier and the rest of a Manhattan bank hostage, the Professor must lead a diverse group of humans in a risky bid to end the siege! And finally, witness the return of Ultimate Juggernaut! Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue of the X-Men and Ultimate Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! This story will change the X-Men’s status quo forever! And in MAGNETIC NORTH, Magneto returns! Emma Frost, Alex Summers and the X-Men’s greatest enemy star in an epic new storyline! When teenage mutant Lorna Dane accidentally commits a horrific crime, will the X-Men protect her, or leave her to the fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.? It’s mutant against mutant — brother against brother — as Cyclops and his X-Men risk their lives to take down Havok, who has unwittingly become a pawn in Magneto’s deadly game. Guest-starring the Ultimates!
Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #58-65, #1/2 and ANNUAL #1.
256 PGS./Rated T+ ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2104-8

MARVEL DIGESTS

SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS AVENGERS NEXT VOL. 1: SECOND COMING DIGEST
Written by TOM DEFALCO & RON FRENZ
Penciled by RON FRENZ
Cover by RON FRENZ
On another day unlike any other, a new collection of Earths Mightiest Heroes rocked their own remarkable reality! Enemies alien and Earthbound vie to end the new era of Avengerdom! Featuring the heir of Captain America and the son of the Black Panther! Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Defenders! Collects A-NEXT #1-6.
144 PGS./All Ages ...$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2131-5

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 3: WORLD’S GREATEST DIGEST
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits as they take on Klaw, the Black Panther, the Molecule Man and Dr. Doom! Collects MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #9-12.
96 PGS./All Ages ...$6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2002-5

NEW MANGAVERSE: RINGS OF FATE DIGEST
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by TOMMY OHTSUKA
Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA
The story they said would never be told! It’s been a dark time since we last saw the Mangaverse. Most of the heroes have been driven underground — and now someone’s killing them one by one! Join writer C.B. Cebulski (writer and consultant on the original Mangaverse comics) and artist Tommy Ohtsuka (from the super-popular manga and anime series Slayers and Rescue Angels) for nonstop action! Whether you’re a fan of the original Mangaverse or just a fan of exciting comics, the New Mangaverse is the place to be! Collects NEW MANGAVERSE #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2001-7

MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS

ULTIMATE GALACTUS BOOK 3: EXTINCTION TPB
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by BRANDON PETERSON
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
It’s time for the coming of Gah Lak Tus! And his arrival could mean the end of all life on this planet! Not even the power of S.H.I.E.L.D or the brilliance of Fantastic Four leader Reed Richards seems able to stop its inexorable march to Earth. What role do the Ultimate X-Men have in this drama? And who on Earth is Misty Knight and how does she know the fate of our world may rest with — Ultimate Silver Surfer? Collects ULTIMATE EXTINCTION #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$12.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1496-3

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 16: DEADPOOL TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MARK BAGLEY
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Spider-Man teams up with his new girlfriend – the X-Men’s Kitty Pryde, who gets a new super-hero identity for when she’s not hanging with her mutant mates! Plus: Meet the dangerous Ultimate Deadpool – and the Ultimate Reavers! It’s mutant action, with Spidey caught in the middle! Collects ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #91-97.
144 PGS./Rated A ...$15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1927-2

DECIMATION: X-MEN-THE 198 TPB
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by JIM MUNIZ
Cover by JUAN DOE
The unthinkable has happened in the Marvel Universe! In the wake of House of M, in the blink of an eye, the whole world has changed! In this new world order, Xavier’s School becomes a haven for those that are different. But has this former sanctuary become the one place most dangerous for mutants? Collects X-MEN: THE 198 #1-5, plus the X-MEN: THE 198 FILES handbook.
168 PGS./Rated T+ ...$15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1994-9

DECIMATION: SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E TPB
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Discover the origin of the Sentinel Squad! How did they come together and become the elite group of soldiers to pilot the Sentinels that have made their presence known at the Xavier Institute? Collects SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E* #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1997-3

DECIMATION: SON OF M TPB

Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ
Cover by JOHN WATSON
He’s lost his powers, his sister, and his cause. How far is he willing to go to get them back? All he wanted was to make the world a perfect place for mutantkind. Pietro Maximoff was Quicksilver, the fastest living creature on Earth -- until the Scarlet Witch took it all away. Now, the son of Magneto is despised, rejected, alone and powerless. Crushed and defeated, his only hope and refuge lies with the Inhumans. Re-united with his wife Crystal, will his desperate ambitions lead him to an even greater betrayal? Collects SON OF M #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1970-1

NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD’S END VOL. 2 TPB
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by PACO MEDINA
If you thought Vol. 1 was intense, buckle up. The dire consequences of recent actions have put the students of the Xavier Institute in their most dangerous situation yet. Reverend Stryker has replaced his crucifixes and prayers with bullets and hand grenades. Can the kids survive his brand of conversion? Collects NEW X-MEN #24-27.
96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2024-6

CABLE/DEADPOOL VOL. 5: LIVING LEGENDS TPB
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER & LAN MEDINA
Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Our greed for knowledge recreated his telepathy. Our quest to confine him recreated his telekinesis. He has forged a paradise haven that threatens to destabilize countless governments and religions. One man wants to find out what Cable’s intentions are before it’s too late. Guest-starring Captain America! Plus: Cable sees the signs -- omens and portents -- characters gathering, moving across the board like chess pieces...can Apocalypse be resurrected? Can Cable and Deadpool stop it in time? And most surprising of all...what if one of them doesn’t want it to be stopped? And finally, Domino is hired to stop Deadpool’s activities in the Central European country of Rumekistan, only to learn he plans to assassinate the country’s imposed ruler, the international terrorist named Flag-Smasher. Should she stop him? Will her decision be influenced when she finds out DP was given his mission by...Cable?! Collects CABLE/DEADPOOL #25-29.
120 PGS./Rated T+ ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2041-6

X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL TPB
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA & MICHAEL ALLRED
Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
It’s hard to keep a good girl down...especially when she’s Dead! That’s right, True Believers, hold onto you’re freaking hats! After a brief hiatus caused by their, ahem, deaths, everyone’s favorite mutants are back! And this time, they’re bringing a host of...questions with them. Like why do some heroes and villains keep on dying, only to return from the dead? And why do other heroes and villains bite the bullet, only to remain dead? Who decides on this craziness? Is it some karmic wheel in the sky? Some fickle finger of fate? Or is it just some guy in the marketing department? Well, one such deceased villain, named the Pitiful One, is going to find out. When the Pitiful One decides that he’s tired of being dead, he assembles a posse of Marvel’s deadest villains to attack the world of the living. And it’s up to Doctor Strange to stop him and his evil cohorts, but he needs help from...well, you know. With Kraven the Hunter, Tike Alicar and a few other surprise, dead guests. Collects X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL #1-5.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2031-9

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE RESURRECTION OF NICHOLAS SCRATCH TPB
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO & MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA
Cover by GARY FRANK
There is an order to everything. A balance to the world and the nether-realms beneath the world. And now that balance is being tipped, as dark forces gather like a storm. The occult mutants known as Salem’s Seven are once more banding together. But this time, it’s to bring their father, the nefarious Nicholas Scratch, back to life. If they should somehow succeed...pray for the Fantastic Four’s souls! Plus: An employee from Fantastic Enterprises comes to Sue for help, claiming that her son is being abused; meanwhile, Reed is asked to keep a promise he made to a dying man months ago. And finally, Fantastic Enterprises is ready to go public, and to mark the occasion the FF agrees to an outrageous publicity stunt: Drafting an honorary fifth member to join their team. Ten young super-heroes “compete” for the spot, but only nine of them have honorable intentions. Unlucky Number Ten will stop at nothing to win – and to get his or her hands on the secrets of the Fantastic Four!
Collects FOUR #25-30.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1959-0

SENTRY: REBORN TPB
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
FROM THE PAGES OF NEW AVENGERS—THE GOLDEN GUARDIAN OF GOOD IS BACK! He’s the most powerful super hero in the Marvel Universe, a forgotten legend from a time gone by, reawakened and reborn in the world of today. So why is the Sentry his own worst enemy? Featuring the New Avengers, the Hords of Attuma, Terrax the Tamer and more! Collects SENTRY #1-8
184 PGS./Rated T+ ...$21.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1707-5

IRON MAN: INEVITABLE TPB
Written by JOE CASEY
Penciled by FRAZER IRVING
Cover by FRAZER IRVING
It was only a matter of time before Iron Man’s longtime enemies re-emerged to confront him once again. And now, they’ve got more than revenge on their minds. An all-new, action-packed story spotlighting the return of classic villains like the LIVING LASER and the SPYMASTER (to name but two)! Collects IRON MAN: INEVITABLE #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated A ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2084-X

WOMEN OF MARVEL TPB
Written by STAN LEE, GERRY CONWAY, CARLA CONWAY, ROY THOMAS, LINDA FITE, TOM DEFALCO, CAROL SEULING, STEVE GERBER, CHRIS CLAREMONT, JIM SHOOTER & DAVID MICHELINIE
Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN ROMITA, JIM MOONEY, JOHN BUSCEMA, JOE SINNOTT, MARIE SEVERIN, JOHN ROMITA, JR., GEORGE TUSKA, BOB HALL, JIM SHERMAN, BOB MCLEOD & MARC SILVESTRI
Cover by MIKE MAYHEW
It’s a First-Issue Frenzy as Marvel collects the crime-fighting debuts of the Dazzler, Ms. Marvel, Shanna the She-Devil and the Cat – with distaff deviltry from the Enchantress and the White Queen! Plus: The Black Widow gets a new costume and the She-Hulk a new team membership, but that’s nothing next to the changes Storm and Rogue undergo! Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men and more! Featuring the first appearance of Jubilee! Collects AVENGERS #221; UNCANNY X-MEN #151-152, 182 & 244; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #86; MS. MARVEL #1; THE CAT #1; DAZZLER #1; and SHANNA, THE SHE DEVIL #1
224 PGS./Rated T+ ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2219-2

SPIDER-MAN VISIONARIES: KURT BUSIEK VOL. 1 TPB
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Penciled by PAT OLLIFFE
Cover by PAT OLLIFFE
The wall-crawler’s back in Midtown High’s hallowed halls when award-winning creator Kurt Busiek reveals lost lessons of Spider-Man’s early career! Return to the first starts of our hero’s circle of friends and foes, and meet the ones Lee and Ditko forgot to feature the first time around! Plus: the secret start of Spider-Man’s deadliest enemy! Guest-starring the Human Torch, Captain Stacy and more! Collects UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1-8.
176 PGS./Rated A ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2204-4

ESSENTIAL HULK VOL. 4 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS, GARY FRIEDRICH, LEN WEIN, GERRY CONWAY, CHRIS CLAREMONT, ARCHIE GOODWIN, STEVE GERBER & STEVE ENGLEHART
Penciled by DICK AYERS & HERB TRIMPE
Cover by HERB TRIMPE
It’s the original trial of the Incredible Hulk, but not even Doc Samson and Matt Murdock can get the Hulk free of charges...from the Rhino, the Abomination and the Bi-Beast! Foes from the sewers, the seas, the stars and a shrunken realm gone mad! And Betty Ross gives a new twist to becoming a Harpy after the wedding! Monsters, mindswaps and Niagara Falls! Plus: For the X-Fans, the birth of the Wendigo and the death of the Mimic! Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #143-170.
608 PGS./All Ages ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2193-5

ESSENTIAL LUKE CAGE POWER MAN VOL. 2 TPB
Written by DON MCGREGOR, BILL MANTLO, MARV WOLFMAN, STEVE ENGLEHART, ED HANNIGAN, ROGER SLIFER, CHRIS CLAREMONT & MARY JO DUFFY
Penciled by GEORGE TUSKA, RICH BUCKLER, ARVELL JONES, SAL BUSCEMA, FRANK ROBBINS, MARIE SEVERIN, RON WILSON, BOB BROWN, LEE ELIAS, JOHN BYRNE, MIKE ZECK & TREVOR VON EEDEN
Cover by DAVE COCKRUM
Luke Cage wraps up his early solo career against the likes of Zzzax, Chemistro and Gideon Mace – then launches a new era with Iron Fist, forming one of Marvel’s oddest and most enduring partnerships! Garish gangsters, sexy scientists, monolithic mutants...no job was too big for Heroes for Hire! Guest-starring the X-Men and the Daughters of the Dragon! See some of the most startling super-villains of the seventies! Re-telling the origin of Power Man! Collects POWER MAN #28-49 & ANNUAL #1 432 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2147-1

ESSENTIAL PUNISHER VOL. 1 TPB (NEW PRINTING)
Written by GERRY CONWAY, ARCHIE GOODWIN, LEN WEIN, MARV WOLFMAN, FRANK MILLER, BILL MANTLO, STEVEN GRANT & MIKE W. BARR
Penciled by ROSS ANDRU, TONY DEZUNIGA, KEITH POLLARD, FRANK MILLER, AL MILGROM, GREG LAROCQUE, MIKE ZECK & FRANK SPRINGER
Cover by GIL KANE
When the mob killed his family, Frank Castle went to war. But before he became the scourge of the underworld, the Punisher set his sights on a certain world-famous wall-crawler. Now, Marvel presents the vengeance-seeking vigilante’s earliest appearances in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, DAREDEVIL and more.
Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129, #134-135, #161-162, #174-175, #201-202 and ANNUAL #15; GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #4; MARVEL PREVIEW PRESENTS #2; MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1; CAPTAIN AMERICA #241; DAREDEVIL #182-184; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #81-83; and PUNISHER #1-5.
568 PGS./Rated T+ ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2375-X

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Written by KEVIN SMITH, JOE QUESADA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI & DAVID MACK
Pencils by JOE QUESADA, ROB HAYNES & DAVE ROSS
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Now including corrections, additional extras and DAREDEVIL #12! Claiming her infant is humanity’s savior, a teenager entrusts her baby to Matt Murdock. Plus: The femme fatale called Echo sets her sights on Daredevil. Collects DAREDEVIL #1-15.
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MARVEL PREVIEWS #37
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MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #15
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #15
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #11
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SON OF A GENIUS
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NEW AVENGERS #15
YOUNG AVENGERS #2
HOUSE OF M #4 (PART 3)
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #43
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Upcoming DC Direct Action Figures and more

Click links to pre-order items.


JSA ACTION FIGURES
Advance-solicited; on sale January 17 • Action Figure
--MR. TERRIFIC 6.5”
--HAWKGIRL 6.5”
--DR. MIDNITE 6.5”
--HOURMAN 6.75”
--THE GOLDEN AGE ATOM 2 PACK 6”


THE FLASH 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
The Flash — the “Fastest Man Alive” — is an exciting addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6-scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume and includes a display stand.
Packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 24
Collector figure • $59.99 U.S.


WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE: POWER GIRL BUST
Designed by Adam Hughes
Sculpted by John G. Mathews
Feel the power! Continuing the stunning line of WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE BUSTS designed by award-winning illustrator Adam Hughes, this limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.625" tall x 4" wide and x 2.25" deep, and is packaged in a four-color box.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 10
Bust • $ 45.00 U.S.


BATMAN SERIES 1 MINI FIGURES BY KOTOBUKIYA
Imported exclusively by DC Direct! Formerly released in Japan as mystery box collectibles, this is the first time these figures have been sold fully assembled. Featuring Batman, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Robin & the Batmobile, these 3” figures are individually packaged in a 4-color blister card.
Retrosolicited; on sale July 19
Mini Figures • 3"H


BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE
Designed by Paul Pope
Sculpted by Jean St. Jean
Certain to be another sought-after addition to DC Direct’s collection of BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUES, this original creation designed by Paul Pope presents his unique vision of the Caped Crusader. Painted in monochromatic tones, this limited-edition statue reflects the mood of BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 1 and 2, the stunning collections of short stories by award-winning talent. The statue measures approximately 6.5” tall x 4.5 ” wide x 3.5” deep. It features a logo-shaped base, and is packaged in a black-and-white box.
Advance-solicited; on sale January 3
Statue • $59.99 US

DC Comics August 2006 Solicitations

Previous DC Comics Solicitations:
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June 2006
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BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #1
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
Join Matt Wagner as he revisits the early career of the young Batman in another adventure inspired by DC's Golden Age in this blood-curdling sequel to BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN!
The Dark Knight is learning that there are more twisted faces of evil than those worn by the street criminals and mobsters of Gotham. Now, Batman must counter sinister machinations and new dimensions of wickedness as he confronts the hooded menace of the Mad Monk!
On sale August 23 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN TP
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his
sophomore season in this new trade paperback collecting
the 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime - but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! Retailers, please see the order form for a special order incentive.
On sale August 23 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US


CATWOMAN #58
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
The life of Catwoman's child is in danger, and the only person who can save her is Zatanna. But how will Zatanna react when Catwoman needs her to alter more villains' minds?
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON TP - New Printing
Written by Mike W. Barr
Art by Jerry Bingham
Cover by Andy Kubert
A new printing of the classic work tying into the BATMAN story by Grant Morrison & Andy Kubert, in standard comics size for the first time! When a terrorist achieves control over the weather, Batman teams with Ra's al Ghul. But Batman finds himself torn between stopping the ruthless terrorist and protecting al Ghul's daughter Talia, the woman who may be carrying his unborn child!
On sale August 2 • 80 pg, FC, $5.99 US

BATMAN #656
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Kubert
What do you get when you add one Batman, fifty Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in "Man Bats of London," - Part 2 of the 4-part "Batman and Son," by comics legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602)! And don't miss the stunning New Printing of BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON, solicited on page 60!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #822
Written by Paul Dini
Art by J.H. Williams III
Cover by Simone Bianchi
The team of writer Paul Dini (BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, Batman: The Animated Series), artist J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) deliver another intriguing tale of the Dark Knight!
When a young socialite is murdered, her grief-stricken uncle turns to the newly reformed Riddler to find her killer. No longer the villain of old, the Riddler has turned his brilliant brain to crime-solving, and to the surprise of both the police and Batman, he's actually good at it. Has Gotham's most pernicious puzzler turned over a new leaf, or is it all a cover for a darker scheme?
Prepare for twists, turns and betrayals every step of the way as Batman and the Riddler forge an uneasy alliance to track down the mysterious murderer!
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATGIRL: DESTRUCTION'S DAUGHTER TP
Written by Andersen Gabrych Cover by Tim Sale
Art by Pop Mhan, Ale Garza, Andy Kuhn and others
Learn the fate of Batgirl in this new trade paperback collecting BATGIRL #65-73! Batgirl has known her father was the deadly mercenary David Cain - but who was her mother? Her quest for truth brings her face-to-face with Lady Shiva and Nyssa. Will she find the answers she's looking for, or will she regret taking this journey?
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

BATMAN: FACE THE FACE TP
Written by James Robinson
Cover by Simone Bianchi
Art by Leonard Kirk, Don Kramer, Patrick Gleason and others
It's One Year Later...and who is the mysterious vigilante who's been murdering Gotham's highest-profile villains? Find out in this new collection featuring the 8-part "Face the Face" saga from DETECTIVE COMICS #817-820 and BATMAN #651-654! Batman must uncover the murderer's identity - even as he finds himself in the unlikely role of protecting some of his oldest foes!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT TP
Written by Brian Augustyn
Cover by Mike Mignola
Art by by Mignola, Eduardo Barreto and P. Craig Russell
Presenting for the first time the adventures of the Victorian Era Batman in one 112-page edition! This volume includes the breakthrough Elseworlds specials GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT and MASTER OF THE FUTURE that pit the Dark Knight againt Jack the Ripper and a death-dealer from the skies over Gotham!
On sale August 30 • 112 pg, FC, $12.99 US

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #209
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti
Part 3 of the 5-part "Darker Than Death," written by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT) with fully rendered color art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! Is the hostage Batman risked everything to save already beyond his - or anyone's - help?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MAN-BAT #5
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Mike Huddleston
The shocking miniseries conclusion! All roads have led to the secret hideout of Black Mask, where Kirk Langstrom faces a crucial turning point that will allow him to regain his humanity - or lose it once and for all to the beast known as Man-Bat! And with Hush in the mix, Langstrom's chances for salvation are slim, even with Batman's help!
On sale August 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #123
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Robert Teranishi & Bit
Cover by Jock
Featuring guest art by Robert Teranishi (SAGA OF SEVEN SUNS: VEILED ALLIANCES)! There's a fire-throwing killer on the streets, targeting the few people Nightwing can trust. The race is on for Nightwing to stop the fires while dodging the bullets and spotlights of the NYPD!
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #153
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Robin and the new Captain Boomerang take a thrill ride through Gotham's forgotten super-villain hideouts in a race against time to find an armed nuclear weapon!
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Bill Finger, Ed "France" Herron, Gardner Fox and John Broome
Art by Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Sheldon Moldoff and others
Cover by Kane
The spotlight's on Batman in this volume featuring Detective Comics #327-342 and Batman #164-174! The Dynamic Duo take on some of their most enduring Rogues Gallery members, including Penguin, the Riddler, and the Outsider in these classic Silver Age stories from the era of famed editor Julius Schwartz!
On sale August 30 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SUPERMAN #655
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
Halfway across the world from Metropolis lies a dark secret from another planet, one not even Superman may be able to contain. What is this threat, and why has a certain time-traveling magician taken interest?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #842
Written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Part 2 of the stunning, DCU-spanning 3-part story written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Pete Woods (CATWOMAN) and a cover by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS)! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth, and Superman's on the list! When tossed in with heroes and villains alike, it'll be up to the Man of Steel to lead the charge against their interstellar jailers! Guest-starring Nightwing, Firestorm, Aquaman and more!
On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #9
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Don't miss a turning point in Kara's life as some of the missing time from One Year Later is revealed! When Kara returned from space, she found Paradise Island gone, Superboy dead and Superman powerless. Feeling very much alone, she found romance with someone that no hero will condone. Who is Supergirl's boyfriend?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: UP, UP AND AWAY! TP
Written by Kurt Busiek & Geoff Johns Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson
Art by Pete Woods and Renato Guedes
It is One Year Later...and no one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel. In this collection featuring SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840, as Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever - especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERMAN: INFINITE CITY SC
Written by Mike Kennedy Art and cover by Carlos Meglia
Don't miss this softcover edition of the acclaimed hardcover written by Mike Kennedy (Star Wars: Underworld) and featuring distinctive visuals by Carlos Meglia (ACTION COMICS)! Welcome to Infinite City, where futuristic technology and magic co-exist. But can Superman defeat his doppleganger, the Warden, so that he and Lois Lane may return home?
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 96 pg, FC, $17.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #29
Written by Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
In Part 2 of "The Enemies Among Us," Hal Jordan goes mad just as space villains that once plagued the Green Lantern are attacking Earth. Superman and Batman look to the rest of the Corps for help, and instead find Kilowog gone rogue!
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS SUPERMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger and others
Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang and others
Cover by Swan & George Klein
This volume collects SUPERMAN #122-133 and ACTION COMICS #241-257, featuring the birth of the Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortress of Solitude and more!
On sale August 2 • 560 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • Relist

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE SUPERMAN FAMILY VOL. 1 TP
Written by Otto Binder
Art by Curt Swan, Ruben Moreria, Ray Burnley and others
Cover by Swan & Stan Kaye
A volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN and Lois's first solo outing from SHOWCASE #9!
On sale August 2 • 576 pg, B&W, $16.99 US • Relist

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #2
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ariel Olivetti
Ryan investigates disappearances in Ivy Town and stumbles on the shambling creature M'ngalah and his deformed hordes! Meanwhile, one of The Waiting is given a version of the Atom's bio-belt and becomes the hyper-violent Dwarfstar! What's the connection between all these mysterious events in Ivy Town?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #97
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Concluding the 2-part story arc "Headhunting!" Black Alice is torn between good and evil. For which side should she use her magical abilities? As the Huntress and Black Canary pull her towards the Birds, powerful others are influencing Alice's darker tendencies.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #6
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art by Cully Hamner
Cover by Duncan Rouleau
A jaw-dropping secret about the Beetle's armor is revealed in this can't-miss issue!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #5
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jesus Saiz
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Three candidates compete to become Black Queen's Knight in the sensational stand-alone tale "Selection."
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE CREEPER #1
Written by Steve Niles
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Justiniano
He's back for the first time in a new 6-issue miniseries written by horror maven Steve Niles (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE, 30 Days of Night) with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong (DAY OF VENGEANCE)!
TV pundit Jack Ryder - whose successful show "You Are Wrong" continues to aggravate the nation - runs afoul of a doctor who transforms him into a strange new weapon in Gotham's war on crime! The 21st century just got a little stranger! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
On sale August 2 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #28
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Beginning the biggest Firestorm storyline yet: the 4-part "In My Father's House!" Firestorm investigates his girlfriend Gehenna's mysterious past - and finds a new nuclear-powered menace - as his family life turns to chaos! Is it all connected? And who is the other Firestorm?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #3
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art by Karl Kerschl
Cover by Ken Lashley
Who's giving the Flash a run for his money as the new hero of Keystone? Illustrated by guest artist Karl Kerschl!
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW #65
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Part 1 of the new story "Away Game" - a 3-part flashback explaining what happened to Ollie a year ago after he was left for dead with Mia and Connor. After making it to a desert island, the three lick their wounds and plan a return to full power!
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

52: WEEKS 13-17
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen
Art by various
Backup feature by Waid and various
Covers by J.G. Jones
In WEEK 13, featuring art by Todd Nauck & Marlo Alquiza, it's the resurrection of Sue Dibny! But are the Elongated Man's ex-teammates here to help, or hurt? Plus, the origin of Elongated Man by Mark Waid and Kevin Nowlan!
In WEEK 14, with art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert, Steel faces a turning point, and Montoya and the Question go international! Plus, the origin of Steel by Waid and Jon Bogdanove!
It's the death you never expected in WEEK 15, featuring art by Shawn Moll & Tom Nguyen! Plus, the origin of Metamorpho by Waid & Eric Powell (The Goon)!
Celebrate the nuptials of Black Adam and Isis in WEEK 16, illustrated by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose! Plus, the origin of Black Adam by Waid and J.G. Jones!
WEEK 17 features art by Chris Batista, Jack Jadson & Ruy Jose, and can be described in one word: Lobo! Plus, the origin of Lobo by Waid and Giffen!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes.
Week 13 on sale August 2 • Week 14 on sale August 9 • Week 15 on sale August 16 • Week 16 on sale August 23 • Week 17 on sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert,
Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Frank Thorne and Neal Adams
Cover by Kubert
Death stalks the skies above Europe once more in this second volume of THE ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES, reprinting the classic adventures of World War I German fighter ace Hans von Hammer from the pages of STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES from 1969 through 1976!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #3
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
The explosive conclusion of the 3-part "To Be a Lantern!" On Oa, a murderer is brought to justice and a Lantern is laid to rest, while on Thanagar, a brave warrior's life is changed, perhaps forever.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


HAWKGIRL #55
Written by Walter Simonson
Art and cover by Howard Chaykin
Hawkgirl is torn by the sudden, mysterious return of Hawkman - but facing off against the deadly and progressively more powerful Maww may just be enough to keep her from finding out their deadly connection!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA CLASSIFIED #26
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Carlos D'Anda
Cover by Howard Porter
Kicking off "Kid Amazo," a 5-part story written by Peter Milligan (X-Men) with art by Carlos D'Anda (OUTSIDERS)! Professor Ivo and Amazo have hatched an unusual experiment that just might mean the downfall of the JLA - but could their experiment turn on them?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #10
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Phil Noto
In this gothic tale of horror and honor illustrated by artist Phil Noto (DANGER GIRL, Beautiful Killer), Jonah Hex finds himself at odds with the most ruthless, inbred family of killers he's ever come across. Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, two men and a pregnant woman end up in the wrong place at the wrong time - and it's up to Jonah Hex to set things straight!
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX: A FACE FULL OF VIOLENCE TP
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Luke Ross and Tony DeZuniga
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
DC's legendary gunslinger returns in this action-packed collection featuring the first six issues of the acclaimed new series! The mysterious bounty hunter and thinking man's killer was a hero to some; a villain to others; and wherever he rode, people spoke his name in whispers.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS JONAH HEX VOL. 1 TP
Written by John Albano & Michael Fleischer
Art by Tony DeZuniga, José Luís Garcia-López and others
Cover by Luis Dominguez
Reoffered to coincide with JONAH HEX: A FACE FULL OF VIOLENCE! Witness the earliest adventures of DC's legendary gunslinger from ALL-STAR WESTERN #2-8 and #10-11, WEIRD WESTERN TALES #12-14 and #16-33!
On sale August 2 • 540 pg, B&W $16.99 US • Relist


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Two standard covers by Ed Benes
Variant cover by Michael Turner
It begins here - a bold new era for the World's Greatest Heroes by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and superstar artist Ed Benes! It's Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman...and the true roster of members who will become the new Justice League of America. Join us as we head into "The Tornado's Path." Retailers please note: this issue will ship with two covers by Ed Benes, one featuring Green Lantern and Green Arrow (cover A, left half of art above) and one featuring Superman and Batman (cover B, right half of art above). For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. A variant cover by Michael Turner is also available - see order form for details.
On sale August 16 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ION #5
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
Green Lantern and Ion - side-by-side against one of their greatest foes! With the source of Kyle's strange behavior finally revealed, how will our heroes deal with the consequences? Meanwhile, on Earth, the outcome of one of Ion's recent battles has unexpected repercussions for Kyle's new friends.
On sale August 16 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #15 & 16
Written by Steve Englehart
Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer
Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway
Shipping twice in August, Parts 2 and 3 of the 3-part "Double Trouble!" In issue #15, Star Girl, Vixen and Gypsy attempt to raise the stakes, but they find themselves at the mangling paws of a Wildcat gone mad! Can these three fare any better than the rest of the JSA, or will Amos Fortune and the Gambler succeed in cashing in the young heroines' chips?
And in issue #16, the stakes are raised for one final battle for the villains' fun and profit. Will Stargirl and Wildcat, teamed with Vixen and Gypsy, be enough to turn the tables so the JSA can go home winners? Place your bets, folks!
Issue #15 on sale August 9; issue #16 on sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


JUSTICE VOL. 1 HC
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (JLA: LIBERTY & JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross in this fantastic new hardcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling maxiseries!
The members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert - but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! This first volume of three contains expanded character bios and sketches.
For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US


JSA: MIXED SIGNALS TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Keith Champagne
Art by Don Kramer, Dale Eaglesham, Jim Fern and others
Cover by Alex Ross
Collecting JSA #76-81! Following the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE, the DCU's magic-based heroes are vulnerable - and the ancient magician Mordru plans to take full advantage of the situation. Meanwhile, the fate of Atom Smasher is decided, the OMACs attack, and Green Lantern is drafted to help in an intergalactic war!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

MANHUNTER #25
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Jesus Saiz
The solo adventures of Kate Spencer come to a stunning conclusion - but her new life as a dark hero has only just begun! Final issue.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE #7
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross
Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross
Cover by Ross
With Green Lantern out of the way, Brainiac advances his plan! The Justice League meets in the Fortress to reconnoiter...and enlist the aid of Metamorpho and the Doom Patrol!
On sale August 30 • 7 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

INFINITE CRISIS HC
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway,
Ivan Reis, Andy Lanning and others
New cover by Jimenez
The 7-issue miniseries event that rocked the entire DC Universe in 2005-2006 - a sequel to the epic CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS - is now collected in an amazing hardcover collection! Written by Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS) with art by a who's who of comics' greatest talents - including Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and more, this hardcover is a must-have for any DC collector.
OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting, and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth's three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. It's the DCU's darkest day, and long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe...at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again!
This exhaustive volume also contains every cover and variant produced for the project, annotations, character designs, excerpts from scripts, unused scenes, and much more! For a signed edition, se the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 264 pg, FC, $24.99 US

IDENTITY CRISIS TP
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art and cover by Rags Morales & Michael Bair
The best-selling, critically acclaimed comics event written written by New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) with art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) is now available in a stunning softcover edition! This volume collects 2004's evocative 7-issue miniseries that took all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good.
When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.
Bonus features for this edition include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more!
On sale August 16 • 264 pg, FC, $14.99 US

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #1
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Exploding from the pages of BRAVE NEW WORLD, Martian Manhunter stars in his first solo adventure in over five years! Written by A.J. Lieberman (Harley Quinn, BATMAN: Gotham Knights), who's reunited with the artistic team of Al Barrionuevo and Bit (BATMAN: Gotham Knights), this series will change the way you see the last son of Mars!
Since coming to Earth, J'onn J'onzz has strived to fit in with his adoptive people, even altering his appearance in order to not frighten Earthlings. And in that time, he has struggled between following the ways and customs of his people and becoming human.
But now everything he believed about his past has been shattered, and his tolerance for the failings of humanity is at an end. On a mission to seek the real facts about his past and his long-lost race, Martian Manhunter will stop at nothing to discover the truth about himself and the world he lives in!
On sale August 9 • 1 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt Idelson

THE NEXT #2
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
The new miniseries by fantasy writer Tad Williams heats up! The Iron Ring has sent the emissary called Sion to bring the Next back to their home for judgment and sentencing...but they can't go back without killing Monikka! And even Superman has a tough time going up against Sion...
On sale August 9 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OMAC #2
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
The last OMAC managed to escape Firestorm - now he finds himself in Las Vegas, but still with a deadly mission to complete at the heart of the United States' military. Success in this mission will unleash an even greater danger, but what chance do any of Earth's heroes have against the One Man Army Corps?
And while the man who has become OMAC is far from the war machine that is OMAC, what hope does he have to prevent freedom's downfall when he doesn't even know the menace he carries inside him?
On sale August 2 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OUTSIDERS #39
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
For these heroes, being an Outsider is in their DNA. But so are a few other things, as the team's about to learn!
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE SHAZAM! FAMILY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by various
Art by Mac Raboy, Al Carreno Marc Swayze and C.C. Beck
Cover by Mac Raboy
A stunning Golden Age Archive featuring the adventures of Captain Marvel, Jr. and the origin of Mary Marvel from MASTER COMICS 23-32, CAPTAIN MARVEL JR. #1 and CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #18! Plus, a foreword by comics historian P.C. Hamerlinck.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US

RUSH CITY #1 & 2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II
Covers by Jock
Master of action Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, Punisher) puts the pedal to the metal as a new hero burns rubber down the mean streets of New York City! When someone is lost in Manhattan - and time is running out - there's only one person to call: Rush! Who is the man behind the wheel? How do the scars of his past guide his future? And what is his secret to rocketing through the world's most exciting city? In this action-packed first issue, Rush is called in to rescue a young diabetic girl who must be found...before death finds her first!
And in issue #2, what is Rush desperately racing through - and under - the streets of New York City to find...and why is special guest Black Canary also on the hunt? Jump on board for an adrenaline rush of sonic screams, hot motorcycles and fishnet stockings!
Issue #1 retro-solicited; on sale July 19;
issue #2 on sale August 16 • 1 & 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SECRET SIX #4
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Karl Kerschl
It's the Secret Six versus the Doom Patrol, fresh off their appearance in Teen Titans! As the Six hunt down the villain who has been targeting them, they uncover some startling secrets. What does the all-new Doom Patrol have to do with all of it?
On sale August 23 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jack Kirby, Dave Wood and Ed Herron
Art by Kirby, Bob Brown, Wally Wood and others
Cover by Kirby
Collecting Showcase Presents #6, 7, 11, 12 and Challengers of the Unknown #1-18 (1957-1959)! Relive the classic Silver Age adventures of Jack Kirby's Challengers of the Unknown - a team brought together by fate dedicated to a life of harrowing adventure in the name of good!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 540 pg, B&W $16.99 US

SOLO #12
Written by Brendan McCarthy, Tom O'Connor,
Jono Howard and Robbie Morrison
Art and cover by McCarthy
It's the final issue of Solo, and we're going out with a bang! Artist/writer Brendan McCarthy (Judge Dredd, Rogan Gosh, Skin) lends his unique style to some of DC's biggest icons: Batman. Superman, the Flash, and even JSA villain Johnny Sorrow! His take on the "World's Finest" is guaranteed to be like nothing you've seen before. And you won't believe what else is spawned from McCarthy's fevered imagination!
On sale August 30 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #21
Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard
Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
The Legion struggles against the mighty giants of Colossal Boy's hometown! And with Brainiac's resurrection plan in action, can the Legion trust him to play god?
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #1
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxiseries featuring a stunning new art style for fan-favorite illustrator Howard Porter (THE FLASH, JLA)!
The world is in magical turmoil as Captain Marvel tries to keep everything under control in the aftermath of the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE. And with the rest of the Marvel Family powerless, it's all up to him - unless some drastic changes occur fast. Luckily, everything changes by this issue's end!
On sale August 30 • 1 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #39
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad
Cover by Daniels
Part 2 of "Titans Around the World!" It's off to Tokyo to meet one of the many mysterious Teen Titans members from the missing year: the world's greatest teen magician - the all-new Zatara! Plus, Robin and Wonder Girl learn a horrific secret about one of their former members.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHADOWPACT #4
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Steve Scott & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Scott
A special issue featuring guest art by Steve Scott (JLA) spotlighting a night in the life of Blue Devil! Demons have tracked Blue Devil to his hometown, and the resultant battle may leave it in shambles! It's wild action from writer Bill Willingham (FABLES)!
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WARLORD #7
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Bart Sears
Brovis forms an uneasy alliance with Travis Morgan's friends - uneasy for them, that is!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #2
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
The Brave New World continues as the all-new Freedom Fighters set out on their latest mission - to arrest Uncle Sam!
On sale August 30 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #3
Written by Allan Heinberg
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
The adventures of the all-new Wonder Woman continue in Part 3 of the 5-part "Who is Wonder Woman" as three of her predecessor's most powerful enemies unite to declare war on the Amazing Amazon. But when Wonder Woman attempts to answer their challenge, she discovers a heroic figure from her past literally beating her to the punch. But who is the gods' new avatar? And where does that leave the new Wonder Woman?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


THE BATMAN STRIKES! #24
Written by Matt Manning
Art by Wes Craig & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
It's a wild night in Gotham City! Batman and Batgirl know that Catwoman's planning to steal a priceless piece of art. But can they keep an eye on her when some of Gotham's most dangerous criminals are loose?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #24
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Carlo Barberi & Zach Howard
Cover by Ty Templeton
Starro has taken over the Watchtower and enslaved the minds of the Justice League's most powerful members! Can Martian Manhunter save his friends and defeat this monster from outer space?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

TEEN TITANS GO! #34
Written by J. Torres
Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
Kid Flash and Mas y Menos run a circuitous race for charity around the world, but the speedsters can't help but make detours along the way to thwart some super villainy!
On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #4
Written by Man of Action, Robbie Busch and others
Art by Christopher Cook and others
Cover by Matt Jenkins
Another action-packed issue featuring Ben 10, Juniper Lee, and the Powerpuff Girls' rivals the Rowdyruff Boys!
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #24
Written by Abby Denson, Scott Cunningham and John Rozum
Art by Chris Cook, Gary Fields, Scott Roberts, Al Nickerson and Scott McRae
Cover by Robert Pope
& Mike DeCarlo
Kaz is tired of Ami and Yumi hogging the spotlight - he's ready for a taste of fame! Plus, meet Grim's prize-winning hound: Cerberus!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

PRINCESS NATASHA #3
Written by Leila Strachan
Art and cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson
How much harm can hamsters cause? Ask Natasha as she races to save her ambassador and national animal from Lubek's diabolical Robot Hamsters!
On sale August 16 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

LOONEY TUNES #141
Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch, Frank Strom and Earl Kress
Art by Pablo Zamboni, Walter Carzon, Leo Batic, Mike DeCarlo, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Scott Gross
Porky takes Sylvester in for a dental check-up, not suspecting that he's meeting a doctor who believes all toothaches can be cured by brain removal!
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #111
Written by Chuck Dixon, Scott Cunningham and Sholly Fisch
Art by Scott Jeralds, Scott Neely and others
Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae
The ghoulish Ghastley family is back - and once again in need of Mystery, Inc's help! Then Shaggy and Scooby leave the gang behind to investigate the disappearance of the president of their favorite fast food chain! All this and some sinister sounds, too. Jinkies!
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

MAD #469
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Madcap summer hilarity as only the Usual Gang of Idiots can deliver!
On sale August 2 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US

MAD CLASSICS #9
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best
of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader's Choice picks, and much more!
On sale August 9 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US

EMMA VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori
CMX. Meticulously researched and beautifully rendered, EMMA is a beloved, award-winning series that was adapted into an acclaimed anime series in Japan. In Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a wealthy family, and immediately falls in love with him. William shares her feelings, but the strict rules of their society prevent their relationship from ever coming out in the open. Traditional class distinctions and rich, historical details provide the backdrop for this appealing romance.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura
CMX. As this best-selling series continues, the good news is that Maron and Chiaki seem to be making headway in their relationship after Chiaki shares the secret that's been eating away at him. The bad news is the secret devastates Maron and brings about the loss of her power! Plus, a lighthearted back-up story features Access Tyme, whose wish finally comes true!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27
5" x 7.375" • 168 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike
CMX. The world's most flamboyant art thief and his hard-nosed NATO nemesis continue their globe-spanning contest of wills! First the Major had to protect the British crown. Now, with the entire world watching him-and what could be worse for a secret agent?-he must protect the Queen of England herself. But in the end, it's Eroica who looks to be wearing the crown. As for the Major, his day is about to get worse-much worse!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 9
Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba
CMX. Events race to a dramatic conclusion in this series finale! With Arou's birthday approaching, Namiki plots to spoil Kanade's plans for a surprise party and drive a wedge between the couple. But when Kanade and some classmates find themselves lost in the mountains during an unexpected blizzard, Arou takes matters into his own hands, pushing his powers to the limit in a desperate attempt to save the girl he loves!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13
5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES

MOON CHILD VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu
CMX. Jimmy is still confused between his life as a human boy and his future as a mermaid. Should his twin brothers interfere in their brother's dangerous relationship with a human? Because when Jimmy once again morphs into the woman named Benjamin, Art is intrigued by the beautiful stranger. If he falls in love, it could be the end of the world!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda
CMX. The acclaimed new series continues! Tsubame originally thought he was destined to be with Kanoko, but she rejected him. Now Kanoko and friends have begun searching for a person with a butterfly-shaped birthmark on her thumb - the sign of a time-spanning connection from a past life - to find Tsubame's supposed true love. Who was this person, and what's she like now? But Tsubame might not be ready to give up on Kanoko just yet. He's got to persuade her that love is more important than fate.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. Family intrigue and demonic double-crossing lead Sakuya and Wakyo, the reincarnated brothers, into deadly conflict with the forces of darkness. Sajo, underling of the demon Garai, duped them into setting his boss free. Now Sajo prepares to seize the powers they inherited from Bishu, Garai's son!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 6
5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

SEIMADEN VOL. 6
Written and illustrated by You Higuri
CMX. Following last volume's shattering events, Laures is barely alive. He finds shelter with Iria, a girl who seems to be a sympathetic ally. But she turns out to be the sister of Karon, lord of Hades, who desires to conquer Laures and use him for his own plans for world domination! And can Roddrick be a town's savior against an invading demon horde?
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27
5" x 7.375" • 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

BATTLER BRITTON #2
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Garry Leach
Tempers flare in the wake of repeated clashes between the Yanks and their newly arrived Brit Associates. As Battler tries to create a new camaraderie, both camps display heroism in the face of death - and for one of their number, it's too close a call!
On sale August 2 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BOYS #1 & 2
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and covers by Darick Robertson
"This book will out-PREACHER PREACHER." - Garth Ennis
Garth Ennis (Preacher) and Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan), co-creators of two of the most thought-provoking comics of the last decade, introduce their first original collaboration for a new monthly series: THE BOYS - a dark, twisted look at super powers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world's "heroes" never go too far.
With a quarter-million super-powered beings in the world, someone's got to watch what's going on beneath all those masks and capes. In a U.S.A. uncomfortably like our own, that task falls to The Boys, a government-funded group of operatives dedicated to keeping the "supes" in line.
Team leader Billy Butcher, described by a confidential C.I.A. report as "the most lethal individual ever encountered by this agency," is on the hunt for new recruits - but it takes something special to join this outfit. You have to be smart. You have to be strong. And you have to hate supes with every ounce of black passion in your heart.
Issue #1 on sale August 16; issue #2 on sale August 30
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Ben Abernathy

THE AMERICAN WAY #7
Written by John Ridley
Art and cover by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story
Open combat has erupted in the ranks of the Civil Defense Force, and the New American is at the center of it! With America's super-heroes fighting before television cameras, the President makes a difficult decision about America's super-hero civil war!
On sale August 30 • 7 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Andy Smith
A dark prophecy is fulfilled as a monstrous evil walks the land, drinking the blood of innocents and killing all who oppose it. The destiny of this invincible, demonic force is forever entwined with that of Claw the Unconquered. Can even the cursed barbarian warrior stop hell that threatens the world?
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EX MACHINA #23
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
Part 3 of the 4-part "Smoke Smoke." In the past, the super-heroic Great Machine pursues a drug dealer in a high-speed chase, while in the present, Mayor Mitchell Hundred struggles with crime and punishment in the arena of New York's marijuana laws.
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

GEN13: WHO THEY ARE AND HOW THEY CAME TO BE TP
Written by Brandon Choi, Jim Lee and J. Scott Campbell
Art and cover by Campbell & Alex Garner
A new collection presenting the original 5-issue miniseries
that launched the phenomenal GEN13 team and the career of J. Scott Campbell! Aided by former Team Seven leader John Lynch, five teenagers with remarkable power must make their escape from the clutches of Ivana Baiul's array of killers from Internal Operations!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

A MAN CALLED KEV #2
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
After fleeing the United Kingdom in search of a new beginning, Kev tracks down an old friend and his beloved tiger. What he discovers, though, will have a profound effect on his future - if he can escape the sins of a past that are about to come crashing down on everyone he knows!
On sale August 9 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROKKIN #2
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Bloody and left for dead, Arness is alone and awaiting his fate - which turns out to be something totally unexpected! Now, granted a wondrous power from a magical stone, he must escape captivity and journey in search of new comrades - allies to help him in his quest - while learning how to deal with his strange new power.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MANIFEST ETERNITY #3
Written by Scott Lobdell
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen
The innovative series leaps forward 25 years into the intergalactic war! Enter the Spellbreaker, a warship with a deadly mission in service of mankind's empire and operated by a motley crew of humans, aliens, and...children? Space battles with baby dragons and fisticuffs with goblin infiltrators are just the tip of the iceberg!
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WILDCATS: NEMESIS TP
Written by Robbie Morrison
Art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues, Andy Smith and Matt "Batt" Banning
Cover by Caldwell & Banning
A stunning new volume collecting the exciting 9-issue miniseries chronicling the life and adventures of Charis Adrastrea as she becomes Nemesis - the only warrior who can strike fear and hatred into the hearts of Zealot and her Coda sisters!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

WINTER MEN #5
Written by Brett Lewis
Art and cover by John Paul-Leon
It's the holiday season, and Kris and Nina must attend Zuko's Christmas party. Too bad the Scouts decide to spoil the festivities by attacking and killing most of Zuko's men. Drost turns to the Siberian for help, but will even he make a difference?
On sale August 9 • 5 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

TOM STRONG BOOK SIX HC
Written by Alan Moore, Michael Moorcock and others
Art by Chris Sprouse, Jerry Ordway, Ben Oliver and others
Cover by Sprouse & Jose Villarrubia
Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse return for one grand, final story in which Tom Strong and family are on hand for the apocalypse. All this and more awaits in this wondrous final installment of the Tom Strong saga collecting issues #31-36 of the classic series!

DEADMAN #1
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
The superstar veteran team of fan-favorite writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss (SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, TRIGGER) explores the mysteries of life - and love - after death in this original re-imagining of the classic DC character. Combining over-the-top action and brain-tingling speculation, this is Deadman as only Vertigo could deliver in an ongoing series about sex and string theory; parapsychology and political conspiracy; where the "wonder years" and the afterlife are just two dimensions of the same reality.
Brandon Cayce is cocky young pilot for a major airline who likes to fly right and party all night. With his older brother Scott at the controls, Brandon is "deadheading" a free flight with a hangover that won't quit. Without warning, Scott deliberately crashes the plane into a downtown London skyscraper. Brandon is killed in a horrifying wreck, along with everyone on board.
And his day only gets worse from there.
To survive his own demise, Brandon must confront these riddles head-on, until he realizes that the person with the answers may be his late brother's own wife - a woman he once loved himself. And when he encounters her again, he finds that his love for her is one part of himself that will never die.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

PRIDE OF BAGHDAD HARDCOVER
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and cover by Niko Henrichon
From one of America's most acclaimed comics writers - a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events.
In his award-winning work on Y: THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly's 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon (BARNUM!).
In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?
Based on a true story, Vaughan and Henrichon have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can.
Advance-solicited; on sale September 13 • 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Will Dennis

100 BULLETS #75
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
You know the drill by now: Graves approaches someone down on their luck, gives them the infamous briefcase, and then that person must decide what to do with it. But when Lono is factored in with an offer - and another side of the story in the case - could Agent Graves' mysterious plans be in jeopardy?
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN #6
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan
Cover by Joshua Middleton
"Spiritual and grungy, a whole original piece of work."
- Entertainment Weekly
In Part 2 of the 4-part "Going Down," it's con season! For charismatic youth minister Adam Chamberlain, that means heading to Australia for a Christian speakers booking convention. After the life-rocking events Adam's been through, is it time to leave the past and forge a new future? Or is something more going on?
On sale August 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #5
Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman
Art by David Hahn
Cover by Chaykin
The bloodsucking miniseries concludes as Lieutenant Fortine gets an offer he can't refuse - or can he? Carrie finds out revenge is a dish best served cold-hearted, as Risa takes a bite into crime. And the killer of he drug-addicted stripper and the homosexual tattoo artist is revealed!
On sale August 30 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #10
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
In the mind-bending conclusion of the 5-part "Body of a Journalist" story arc, Matty finds himself in a very different place than when and where he began, and the very nature of his status in the DMZ could be changed forever.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #52
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Part 1 of the new 4-part story "Sons of the Empire." What's it like being the firstborn son of a bloodthirsty emperor whose empire encompasses more than a thousand kingdoms, scattered over a hundred worlds? Poor little Pinocchio is suffering seriously divided loyalties between his father, the Adversary, and his fellow Fable refugees in the Mundy world. What does he do while his father hosts a secret conference of the imperial elite to decide the ultimate fate of Fabletown? Plus, this issue contains the first of four short self-contained backup stories featuring Rapunzel.
On sale August 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE EXTERMINATORS #8
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Philip Bond
A special stand-alone issue with guest art by rising star Chris Samnee (Queen and Country) presents Henry with a problem that could turn out more tragic than any pitched battle with bugs: the dreaded "two girlfriends" conundrum - proving that the only force more potent than nature is the human heart.
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

LOVELESS #10
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Part 2 of "Thicker Than Blackwater." While the notorious Bloody Bill terrorizes the town of Blackwater, Wes realizes that his own plans for revenge and redemption must be put on hold. But will Wes be able to put an end to the outlaw's brutality given their shared past?
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #2
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrey Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
So Jack's gone and got himself kidnapped, bloodied, broken, and spirited away to a mysterious prison camp called the Golden Boughs Retirement Village. For any other Fable this would spell a mess of trouble, but for Jack it's no more than a...okay, it's also a mess of trouble for him, but he'll stay undaunted when he meets the enigmatic author of his current dilemma: the mysterious Mr. Revise!
On sale August 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #223
Written by Denise Mina
Art by Cristiano Cucina
Cover by Lee Bermejo
"Mina's vivid slang and pervasive dread work wonders for grown-up comics." -Entertainment Weekly
A stand-alone story from John Constantine's recent past finds him repaying a debt to a fellow magus who's dying - along with the city of London itself. The killer? A terror that at first seems supernatural in origin, but turns out to be all too realistic in this memorable story from the mind of Denise Mina, guest-illustrated by Cristiano Cucina.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE LOSERS VOL. 5: ENDGAME TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Colin Wilson Cover by Jock
The saga of the Losers comes to its explosive conclusion with ENDGAME, collecting issues #26-32 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. It's a white-knuckle ride into nuclear brinksmanship as the team forces a final confrontation with the rogue C.I.A. agent Max, only to discover the shocking secrets behind not only their foe but also one of their own!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 27 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE LOSERS VOL. 4: CLOSE QUARTERS TP
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Jock and Ben Oliver Cover by Jock
Reoffered to coincide with THE LOSERS: ENDGAME, this is the fourth volume of the explosive espionage thriller, collecting issues #20-25. A reunion with the traitor Roque in the Company-created bank Cayman Credit Internationale leads the Losers to a cargo ship off the Azores - and a discovery that raises the stakes higher than anyone could have guessed.
On sale August 2 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist

OTHERWORLD BOOK ONE TP
Written by Phil Jimenez
Art by Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Cover by Jimenez
Hot off his work on INFINITE CRISIS, writer/artist Phil Jimenez delivers an epic saga - combining the dramatic setup and ensemble cast of Lost with the fantasy of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and mind-bending technology of The Matrix. BOOK ONE of OTHERWORLD takes readers on an exciting adventure filled with widescreen action that's sexy, smart and unlike anything Vertigo has done before!
Advance-solicited; on sale September 20 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

TESTAMENT #9
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Part 2 of the 3-Part "Down to Egypt." What happens when the gods have a plan for you, and that plan involves sleeping with someone you're trying to avoid? The Biblical Judah found out the hard way - and so will Jake when Dinah lures him into a sexual initiation of her own. And Pierre Fallow and his disciple Alec plan to seduce the world's youth with a paradise of consumerism that, like all visions of heaven, is too good to be true.
On sale August 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Y: THE LAST MAN #48
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Goran Parlov & José Marzan, Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Featuring guest art by Goran Parlov! The final and most important "secret origin" issue of the series reveals the untold story behind former Israeli Defense Forces leader Alter Tse'elon. What drives this female soldier's hunt for the last man on Earth, and what will Alter find that could mean the end of Yorick Brown?
On sale August 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DVD new releases May 16, 2006

Big Valley Season One

Best of the Beat Club 1

Best of the Beat Club 2

Grounded for Life Season 2

Hill Street Blues Season 2

The Producers widescreen edition

Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun Vol. 1

Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun Vol. 2

More Upcoming DVDs

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Pop Culture Roundup May 15, 2006

Deal alert: Amazon is a half-off sale on various Fox DVD sets, included season sets of "Arrested Development," "The Time Tunnel," "Hill Street Blues," "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" and more.

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Dial B for Blog spins the Spider-Man "Rockomic."

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Iain Macmillan, who photographed the Beatles' Abbey Road album cover, has died of cancer, reports What Goes On.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke has a solo LP out in July, Billboard reports.

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The Philadelphia News is impressed with DC Comics' weekly 52 series:

The story is simple but complex: In a world withoutSuperman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Justice League, what heroes will step forth to take their place and confront the dangers of a new and changing world?

...To rise to the challenge of producing a real-time weekly comic, DC enlisted four critically acclaimed writers for a unique collaboration that recalls the best of television ensemble writing and plays to the distinct strengths of each comic-book writer.

Geoff Johns ("Infinite Crisis") balances character development with the epic scope of the series; Grant Morrison reimagines the genre trappings of the "mad scientist" and updates them for the 21st century; novelist Greg Rucka brings a noir edge to the streets of Metropolis and Gotham City; and Mark Waid combines his passion for DC history with his understanding of what makes these icons human.


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Bond's new wheels

Here's a look at what the new 007 will be driving in "Casino Royale."



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