Marvel Comics September 2006 solicitations

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ULTIMATE MARVEL – THE GOLD STANDARD

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #34
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“GOD WAR”
You’ve never witnessed anything like the coming of Gallowglass! A crisis of truly cosmic scale reaches earth in the form of this son of a mad tyrant! From a dark, disfigured world he comes—a cosmic assassin crushing anything that stands between him and The Seed—a bizarre and powerful object that just happens to be in the hands of the F.F.’s leader, young Reed Richards. And Gallowglass is getting closer...leaving New York in ruins behind him! Part 2 (of 6)
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #100
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“CLONE SAGA”
A true milestone for Peter Parker, Ultimate Spider-Man and the Ultimate line—our double-sized 100th issue celebration! Chock full of secrets that date back to the book’s beginning—finally, chillingly revealed! And there are three—count ’em three—mind-staggering shock endings. It’s the Spider-Man event of the year with an exclusive look back at the series with Brian Micheal Bendis and Mark Bagley.
64 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN #74
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils & Cover by TOM RANEY
“MAGICAL”
The X-Men learn once and for all the mystery behind the Magician—and they may not like what they find. The X-Mansion is the stage for the brawl to end them all, with an outcome you will never guess. Plus—hints as to the final fate of Jean Grey, leading up to our monumental 75th issue! Part 3 (of 3)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

SPIDER-MAN

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #536

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
“THE WAR AT HOME”
With Civil War in full-throttle mode, Spider-Man follows his conscience... and fast becomes a lightning rod for controversy. Unmasked and vunerable, this is Spider-Man as you've NEVER seen him!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #12
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by TODD NAUCK
Cover by MICHAEL WIERINGO
Mysterio has transformed Midtown High into a haunted house! But for the students inside, as well as their teacher, Peter Parker -- a.k.a. Spider-Man -- the dangers are anything but a carnival illusion. Will Spider-Man have to team-up with his one-time archrival turned friend, turned archrival again, Flash Thompson, to rescue the students? And what happens when another famous villain from Spidey’s past mysteriously reappears? 2 (of 5)
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #30
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by ANGEL MEDINA
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
“THE DEADLY FOES OF PETER PARKER “ Part 2 (of 3)
Against his wishes, the Molten Man has joined the Chameleon’s efforts to bring down Spider-Man once and for all. Meanwhile, as Spidey reels from his battle with shockmeister Electro, the theatre where Mary Jane is rehearsing a play is under attack...by a swarm of deadly bees! Just how many deadly foes has the Chameleon enlisted to destroy Peter Parker’s life?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

SPIDER-MAN SPECIAL: BLACK AND BLUE AND READ ALL OVER
Written by JIM KRUEGER
Penciled by DREW JOHNSON
Cover by JAY ANACLETO
A special stand-alone story set in the recent past of the wall-crawler’s career! Haunted by nightmares, plagued by a world that doesn’t understand him, Spider-Man makes a fateful deal with Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #10
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Pencils & Cover by
TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Mary Jane’s acting debut is mere weeks away, but with the play’s premiere set opposite a major Midtown High football match, you’d better believe the jocks aren’t gonna let it slide! Will Flash help ruin MJ’s big day or will he lose the respect of his teammates?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

MARVEL HEROES

AGENTS OF ATLAS #2 (of 6)

Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by TOMM COKER
SHIELD digs deeper into the mystery of Jimmy Woo’s golden age team to find out how one becomes a GORILLA MAN! What they find leads to the hidden location of the mind-clouding beauty VENUS. It’s the greatest flying saucer ride of the year!.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #9
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MARK O’ENGLISH, CHAD ANDERSON, RONALD BYRD, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, AL SJOERDSMA, STUART VANDAL, ANTHONY FLAMINI, ERIC J. MOREELS, CHRIS BIGGS, RICH GREEN & MADISON CARTER
Cover by KEU CHA
Featuring Quicksilver, Radioactive Man, Razorback, Red Wolf, Cecilia Reyes, Nathaniel Richards, Rictor, Ringer, Salome, Santerians, Saturnyne and Sat-yr9, Nicholas Scratch, Shadow King, Skull the Slayer, and more!
64 PGS./NO ADS/Rated T+ ...$3.99

ANNIHILATION #2 (of 6)
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
The United Front led by NOVA, RONAN and DRAX have held, but only just. ANNIHILUS’ forces have been fought to a standstill. But can any defense withstand the devastating attack of RAVENOUS and the CENTURIONS?
That’s right, brand new characters!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

BEYOND! #3 (of 6)
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
Dr. Pym’s Quinjet has been blown out of the sky by the rampaging Dragon Man. Now the only thing that stands between the devastated survivors of the crash and Dragon Man’s wrath is a cyborg super soldier turned- pacifist who has been missing for a decade, Deathlok. Meanwhile, Kraven has a heart-to-heart with the recently deceased hero from issue 1!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99


BLACK PANTHER #20
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by ESAD RIBIC
“WORLD TOUR” Part 2
The Royal Couple -- King T’Challa and Queen Ororo -- continue a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe -- and beyond! Last issue they survived a trip to Latveria, now they’re going to the moon...for a meeting with Black Bolt and the Inhumans. After the Son of M, how will Black Bolt react to unannounced visitors?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

BLADE #1
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Spider-Man—a vampire! Dracula, Lord of the Undead! A classroom of bloodsucking 4th graders!
And that’s just the first five pages!
Join Howard Chaykin (Avengers, American Flagg) and Marc Guggenheim (Wolverine, CSI:
Miami) for a new series featuring the popular character who has launched three movies and a TV series. This self-contained first issue is perfect for both new readers and longtime fans.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CLAWS #2 (of 3)
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY
Pencils & Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER
Shanghai’d and transported to a remote desert island, Wolverine and the Black Cat find themselves the unwilling prey of a team of filthy-rich hunters armed with high-tech weapons. Navigating an obstacle course of bullets, arrows, grenades, bombs, knives, rockets and giant killer robots, the deadly duo desperately search for an escape route, unaware that the games’ deadly ringmaster (whose identity is sure to raise eyebrows) hasn’t yet unleashed the main event. 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

DAREDEVIL #89
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by LEE BERMAJO
“THE DEVIL TAKES A RIDE” Part 1 of 5!
Daredevil’s search for the truth leads him out of the country, on a swashbuckling noir adventure that hasn’t been seen in the pages of DD for years! But, is this the other DD, or the original? Only time will tell, as the hit new DD creative team of Brubaker and Lark dive straight into their second arc.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

ETERNALS #4 (of 6)
Written by NEIL GAIMAN
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by RICK BERRY
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Worlds come apart, realities are endangered and the lives of millions hang in the balance as The Sleeper wakes...
Neil Gaiman (MARVEL: 1602, Sandman, Anansi Boys) and John Romita Jr. (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, WOLVERINE) deliver a mind-blowing story of cosmic proportions. With Ikaris dead, can the other Eternals put the pieces of their mysterious dreams together?
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/ Rated T+ ...$3.99

GHOST RIDER #3
Written by DANIEL WAY
Layouts by JAVIER SALTARES
Finishes & Cover by
MARK TEXEIRA
“VICIOUS CYCLE”
The Devil has been set loose on earth and it’s Johnny Blaze’s — the Ghost Rider’s — fault. Determined to atone for his careless actions, Blaze has vowed to track down Lucifer and send The Devil back to where he came from. Dr. Strange, however, has different plans — advising Ghost Rider to cease and desist, immediately. But why? And will Johnny take Dr. Strange’s advice? Here’s a hint: Has Johnny ever taken anyone’s advice? Part 3 (of 5)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

IRON MAN #12
Written by DANIEL KNAUF
Penciled by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by ADI GRANOV
“Execute Program”
When a dead-man’s switch is triggered, the awesome apocalyptic power of the Argonaut Project is unleashed on the world in the heart-stopping conclusion of “Execute Program.” Iron Man is in for the fight of his life when the true enemy is revealed, and victory requires nothing less than the ultimate sacrifice of both man and machine!
Part 6 of 6.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

INCREDIBLE HULK #98
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by LADRÖNN
PLANET HULK: ANARCHY, Part 3 (of 4)
It’s Warbound versus Warbound on Planet Sakaar! The Hulk has survived the horrors of the Maw and the Great Arena by pledging an oath of brotherhood with his fellow gladiators. But can he truly trust them — and himself? Which of the Hulk’s gladiator allies challenges his rule? And can their Warbound oath survive? Also this issue: Learn the secret history of the Emperor’s mysterious Shadow Guard Lieutenant -- and marvel at the shocking showdown between the Lieutenant and the Hulk! The “Planet Hulk” Anarchy storyline nears its heart-stopping conclusion!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #1 (of 5)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by LENIL YU
Doom returns! The Four from the Fantastik’s greatest enemy has an insidious plan that takes them to the ends of the Earth! Peter David (FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, X-FACTOR) takes the reins with superstar artist-to-be Pascal Alixe (Superman, The Legion) for the eagerly awaited spin-off from Neil Gaiman’s 1602. What does Doom want? Why doesn’t Invisible Woman want to fight him? And what does Shakespeare have to do with it?
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/ Rated T+ ...$3.50

MARVEL MILESTONES: X-MEN & THE STARJAMMERS PART 2
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils by JIM LEE
Cover by JIM LEE
The sides stand revealed as we conclude the story begun in last month’s MARVEL MILESTONES! In UNCANNY X-MEN #276 (May 1991), Wolverine kills Professor X!? And in UNCANNY #277 (June 1991), it’s an all-out space battle between the X-Men and the War Skrulls!
48 PGS./NO ADS/ Rated T+ ...$3.99

MARVEL TEAM-UP #24
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by ANDY KUHN
Cover by PHIL HESTER
Freedom Ring: CONCLUSION!
In this final chapter Freedom Ring comes face-to-face with Iron Maniac. Has he learned enough to face such a deadly foe or is his career about to meet an abrupt and messy end? All this and more as things ramp up for next month’s issue 25 extravaganza!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99


MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: STAN LEE/JACK KIRBY
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Right now, you’re leafing through this issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS, looking at all the vibrant, exciting and electrifying comics due to come your way in September. There’s a lot of great stuff in here, isn’t there? Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Hulk, the X-Men, Daredevil, Black Panther, the Eternals...and that short list is truly only the start! And you can be sure that all the phenomenal writers and artists putting their creative muscle behind the stories of Marvel’s great cast of characters have three words that they utter whenever they pledge allegiance to the Mighty Marvel: STAN AND JACK! The fall of 2006 might as well be the Marvel Age of Comics all over again, as Jack is represented well with Lisa Kirby and Mike Thibodeaux’ GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #1, a story based on one of the King’s last creative concepts. And Stan is involved in a new Marvel project that will have the Man come face-to-face with some of this greatest creations! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT meets Stan and Jack! ‘Nuff said!
32 PGS. NO ADS/Rated T+ ...$2.99

MOON KNIGHT #6
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
Bloody Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH
Conclusion to first story arc!
“Glories Such As These”: It’s never about speed or slick moves or razor-sharp reflexes. It’s about what you can take. It’s about how much pain you can absorb. How many times you can hit the mat, bloody and dazed, and still get up. That’s where glory is forged. That’s where one earns the grace of God. Or in this case, Khonshu, God of Vengeance. Marc Spector’s taken their best shot. Taskmaster. The Profile. The entire Committee. Question is, are they ready for his?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #8
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Not in this issue: The Nextwave squad runs a marathon! Who wins? Who loses? Who crawls over the finish line? Also, they drink lots of Bromo-Fizz!
In this issue: Oh, no! The Mindless Ones are loose in an American Town and only Nextwave can stop them! Watch people get kicked and things explode!
Isn’t what happens more exciting than what doesn’t happen? LIFE IS GREAT!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

RUNAWAYS #20
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Penciled by MIKE NORTON
Cover by JO CHEN
“Dead Means Dead, Chapter Two.”
As the Runaways struggle with the loss of one of their members, the young heroes must also contend with the growing pains of an all-new lineup, and an all-new threat to the Marvel Universe.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

SHE-HULK #12
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by RICK BURCHETT
Cover by GREG HORN
On the moon of Titan justice appears to be infallible. All matters are weighed by the impartial supercomputer, Isaac. And all testimony is telepathically pulled from the witnesses’ minds by MOONDRAGON. It seems like the perfect system, right? That’s what SHE-HULK is there to find out. But can she remain impartial, given that the defendant is someone she’d like to snap in two? It starts here: the final fate of the fallen Avenger, STARFOX!
Special appearances by THE LIVING TRIBUNAL, PIP THE TROLL, and... THANOS?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99


STAN LEE MEETS SPIDER-MAN
Written by STAN LEE & JOSS WHEDON
Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL & MICHAEL GAYDOS
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
The first in a series of stand-alone specials celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Stan Lee’s employment at Marvel! First, Stan journeys to Greenwich Villiage to catch up with his old pal Doctor Strange—but things have certainly changed since the ‘60s! Next, the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley pays homage to the life and career of “The Man.” Then, Joss Whedon and Michael Gaydos take you to an interdimensional cross-time comic book convention! And finally, a representation of the classic Stan-scripted AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #87, in which Spidey reveals his true identity to his closest friends!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99


STAN LEE MEETS DR. STRANGE
Written by STAN LEE & BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS & MARK BAGLEY
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
The second of a series of stand-alone specials celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Stan Lee’s employment at Marvel! First, Stan and artist Olivier Coipel present a meeting between “The Man” and his web-slinging creation! And finally, a representation of the Stan-scripted Doctor Strange story from MARVEL PREMIERE #3, illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

SQUADRON SUPREME #7
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK
Iran, Africa, and the international community have felt the wrath of America’s top fighting force, but what happens when the war is brought home to the Squadron?
Has someone been able to gather a group up that can challenge the Squadron Supreme for world supremacy?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

THUNDERBOLTS #106
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils & Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
The CIVIL WAR gave ZEMO a chance to amass a supervillain army -- and now he is ready to unleash that fighting force on the GRANDMASTER, who plans to release an energy force across the planet that will lead to victory in his cosmic game of good and evil. But in this fight, who is good and who is evil?
When the dust settles and the Guardian Protocols are enacted, the T-Bolts will never be the same again!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

UNION JACK #1 (of 4)
Written by CHRISTIOS GAGE
Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Spinning out of CAPTAIN AMERICA, Britain’s premier super hero has mere hours to prevent multiple terrorist attacks on London by an army of super-villains! UNION JACK leads SABRA and the new ARABIAN KNIGHT into battle! But when his boss at MI5 risks innocent lives to bring down the enemy, Union Jack faces a tough choice--and the fate of London itself rests on his decision.
Don’t miss the limited series that redefines Union Jack for the 21st century, with stunning pencils by fan-favorite CAPTAIN AMERICA ARTIST MIKE PERKINS!
Guest starring: SABRA, ARABIAN KNIGHT, BATROC THE LEAPER, MACHETTE, ZARAN, BOOMERANG, CROSSFIRE, JACK O’LANTERN, SHOCKWAVE, and more! It’s all here, baby!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

MARVEL CIVIL WAR

CIVIL WAR #5 (of 7)

Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Featuring villains, villains, villains! Sides change and chaos reigns as the evildoers of the Marvel Universe make their presence felt in a new and shocking way! But when the underworld gets involved, can the Punisher be far behind?
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/ Rated T+ ...$2.99
NOTE: There will also be a 1 for 75 Turner sketch variant cover

CIVIL WAR FILES
Written by ANTHONY FLAMINI, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, ERIC MOREELS, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHRIS BIGGS, MARK O’ENGLISH, MIKE FICHERA & MADISON CARTER
The legislation has been passed. The battle lines have been drawn. The opening shots have been fired. Now, as the controversial Super Hero Registration Act continues to divide America’s superhuman community, Tony Stark – head of the President’s Super Hero Task Force – has created the CIVIL WAR FILES, in-depth dossiers analyzing the potential threat posed by the nation’s most prominent superhumans. What does Stark know about Captain America? Who is the new Ant-Man? Can the Commission for Superhuman Activities be trusted? The CIVIL WAR FILES is the U.S. government’s primary source of superhuman intelligence!
48 PGS./NO ADS/ Rated T+ ...$3.99

CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #7 & #8 (of 10)
Written by PAUL JENKINS
Penciled by RAMON BACHS & STEVE LIEBER
Cover by JOHN WATSON
In “Embedded”: Hot on the trail of a revelation that could explode the rift between the pro-registration and anti-registration heroes and forever change the nature of the Registration Act, the Daily Bugle’s Ben Urich and Sally Floyd have the story. Can they bring the power to the people?
In “The Accused”: His powers are gone, he’s been held culpable for the worst super-human disaster in history, and every super-villain in prison is looking to take a piece of Speedball. Will he make it out alive, and with hundreds of deaths on his conscious, does he want to? Also featuring true tales of war time in Civil War “Correspondence!"
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CIVIL WAR: X-MEN #3 (of 4)
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by YANICK PAQUETTE
Cover by JUAN DOE
It’s X-Man vs. X-Man! But who fired the first shot and why? Bishop and the X-Men battle for the 198, but will Cyclops be able to contain the power yearning to burst from his body?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CIVIL WAR: YOUNG AVENGERS & RUNAWAYS #3 (of 4)
Written by ZEB WELLS
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
The Young Avengers don’t like the Runaways, and the feeling is more than mutual! But when the full fury of Marvel’s Civil War is brought down on them, they must work together or be destroyed!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #22
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
The first of a 3-part Civil War tie-in by Ed Brubaker and Mike Perkins!
While Cap has fallen into the conflict of the Civil War, in a clash with his government and his friends, the people close to him have suffered in their own ways. In Part One of “The Drums of War” we take a look inside S.H.I.E.L.D., and how Cap’s girlfriend Agent 13’s life is torn apart as her divided loyalties are used against her by her superiors. Also, a new villain emerges, and the Red Skull begins to make himself known...
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

WOLVERINE #46
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
“VENDETTA”
Featuring the return of the cult favorite, DAMAGE CONTROL! But have they gone from cleaning up disasters to causing them? And what is their connection to the Stamford disaster? To find out, Wolverine will take no prisoners. Part 5 (of 6)
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #541
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by MIKE MCKONE
Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
Things get worse...
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

HEROES FOR HIRE #2
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TUCCI
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
As Civil War threatens to tear the super hero community apart, the newly formed Heroes for Hire have a confrontation with Iron Man and begin their hunt for the country’s most prominent fugitive--Captain America!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Hey there, Marvel Universe. He’s back...with a vengeance. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle is feeling the heat. His safe houses have been raided, his munitions seized, and he’s square in the crosshairs of a Marvel Universe big gun who always gets his man. Until now, this wasn’t Frank’s war. But when Spandex-clad baddies start carrying badges...well, lets’ just say that’s something the Punisher can’t abide. Brought to you by rising star Matt Fraction (THE LAST OF THE INDEPENDANTS), with eye-popping art by superstar artist Ariel Olivetti (LAST AVENGERS STORY).
32 PGS./NO ADS/ Rated T+ ...$2.99

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1 - BLACK & WHITE VARIANT
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
The entire first issue in glorious black & white!
32 PGS./NO ADS/ B&W/ Rated T+ ...$2.99

MS. MARVEL #7
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by DAVID MACK
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
Ms. Marvel and WONDER MAN team-up to track down a pair of rogue heroes -- one of them is an ex-Avenger! Meanwhile, guest star ARANA not only begins training with Ms. Marvel, but must also reveal her double life to her father!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

NEW AVENGERS #24
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by ADI GRANOV
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
New Avengers dissassembled continues!!
He has the power of a thousand exploding suns!! He has the power to end the civil war! Who’s side are you on?? More like who’s side is THE SENTRY on?? A choice is made!!! This issue ties New Avengers, House of M, Civil War and Son of M together! Be there for this very important chapter fully painted by the amazing Adi Granov! Guest-starring the Inhumans!!!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

CABLE & DEADPOOL #32
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!
The CIVIL WAR really hits home! What happens when CABLE and DEADPOOL find themselves on opposite sides of the fence and both refuse to budge? What else... THEY FIGHT! But it’s not just your usual fun super hero teeth-chipping spittle-snarling battle... it will change the lives of these two characters forever!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

X-MEN

ASTONISHING X-MEN #17

Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils & Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
“TORN”
The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld has been revealed! Who is it and what will be done to them? Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club gets one step closer to finally reaching their prize! What’s the prize?! Even we don’t know! Part 5 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

EXILES #86
Written by TONY BEDARD
Pencils & Cover by PAUL PELLETIER
“COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE WOLVERINES”
How many Wolverines does it take to defeat the Exiles?! Apparently, a lot! The Exiles are up to their elbows in Wolverines, and how they get out of this one will surprise the heck out of you! Part 2 (of 2)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

X-FACTOR #11
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ
Cover by RYAN SOOK
With Singularity Investigations’ plan revealed, X-Factor faces danger from a completely unexpected source as they race against time to save the lives of every non-mutant on the planet. Part 2 (of 3).
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

NEW EXCALIBUR #11
Written by FRANK TIERI
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL RYAN
“THE LAST DAYS OF CAMELOT”
It’s time-travel time! New Excalibur is called upon to save King Arthur and his legendary Camelot from total destruction. But what exactly is it that has devastated this once mighty realm? Believe us, it’s not what you think! Guest starring Black Knight! Part 2 (of 3)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

NEW X-MEN #30
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by PACO MEDINA
“NIMROD”
It’s the penultimate chapter of the New X-Men’s year of hell. The kids battle their way through a swarm of zombie Sentinels in an attempt to save Forge from Nimrod! But Forge is busy saving himself, and his actions will change the future AND the past, not to mention possibly destroy the New X-Men forever. Part 3 (of 4)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #478
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN
“The Rise and Fall of the Shi’Ar Empire”
Prof. X and his new team find themselves between a hunk of space junk and a hard-place, as they search the wreckage of Vulcan’s path of destruction for the secret that will help them get to the Shi’Ar throneworld in time. But Marvel Girl’s presence on the outskirts of Shi’Ar controlled space has not gone unnoticed, and a new enemy with deep ties to her is unleashed! From hot new X-team Ed Brubaker and Billy Tan.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #6
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Beginning the second arc!
“SAVIOR” Part 1 (of 5)
Completely shattered by the revelations of last issue, Logan must now ask himself some hard—almost impossible—questions, such as whether or not he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing questions becomes who—and what—is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends...and one of his deadliest enemies... OMEGA RED!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
For millions of years, mankind’s place on Earth was unchallenged... until five young people paved the way for a new kind of human. While students at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman taught the world what it meant to be X-Men. These are the hidden stories of the team that laid the foundation of a mutant dynasty!
32 pgs./Rated A ...$2.99

X-MEN #191
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by MARK BROOKS
Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“SUPERNOVAS”
The X-Men discover the truth behind their mysterious new enemies! It’s time to take the fight to this new and dangerous threat...but are their enemies closer than the X-Men think? Part 4 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #1 (of 5)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by MARC SILVERSTRI
Part 1 (of 5)!
The Phoenix is back! But where has it been reborn? Fire and pain await the X-Men. Can they handle what’s to come?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

MAX COMICS

ZOMBIE #1 (of 4)

Written by MIKE RAICHT
Pencils & Cover by KYLE HOTZ
Cash stolen from the botched bank job: $125,000.
Two loaded shotguns keeping the hostages quiet: $675.00.
A 1/2 tank of gas in the getaway car: $27.50.
Smashing through a police roadblock and fighting for your life against hundreds of flesh eating Zombies: Priceless.
Welcome to Zombie action, MAX style. In this four-issue limited series by Mike Raicht and Kyle Hotz, the dead roam the earth, a small town in New York State is under siege, and human flesh is what’s for dinner! And humanity’s last hope is hiding out in a little rest-stop on Interstate 90. Barricade your doors and windows and get the guns loaded...hell is on Earth, and it just might be up to a man named Simon Garth to stop it...
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99

PUNISHER #37 & 38
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by GORAN PARLOV
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
“MAN OF STONE” Parts 1 & 2
The last time General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov encountered Frank Castle, the two men were playing chicken with a dozen nuclear warheads over Moscow. Since then, well, let’s just say Zakharov’s not the type to forgive and forget. When a mutual enemy of Castle comes with the perfect plan to lure Frank out of his hole, Zakharvo is all ears. That man is Rawlins. His bait? His former wife -- and sometime Castle flame: O’Brien.
THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC.
32 PGS. (each)/Explicit Content ...$2.99 (each)

MARVEL ADVENTURES


MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #19

Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by MIKE NORTON
Cover by CAMERON STEWART
What’s green and scaly and likes parading around New York City in big purple underpants? You guessed it...FIN FANG FOOM! Will Spidey figure out how to put the kibosh on the devilish dragon, or will he be...squished?
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #16
Written by JUSTIN GRAY
Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ
Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS
When the Titan known as THANOS captures Captain Marvel and uses his cosmic powered Negabands to travel to planet earth, not even the combined powers of the Fantastic Four are enough to stop him! To save the earth they must first save Captain Marvel who is trapped light years away in deep space!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #5
Written by TONY BEDARD
Penciled by SHANNON GALLANT
Cover by SEAN CHEN
With great power comes...a whole lotta trouble? That’s what the Wrecker finds out when he’s zapped by a jolt of magical muscle meant for Loki, the god of mischief. Suddenly, the Joe Lunchpail of crime is taking on Earth Mightiest Heroes, and all of them are running afoul of one very angry Norse god!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINES!

MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #16
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #16
MARVEL ADVENTURES
FANTASTIC FOUR #12
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SON OF A GENIUS
72 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99

MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #16
NEW AVENGERS #16
YOUNG AVENGERS #3
HOUSE OF M #5 (PART 3)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99

MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #16
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #45
RUNAWAYS #10
HOUSE OF M #6 (PART 1)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99

MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #17
X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS #5
NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #12
HOUSE OF M #6 (PART 2)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99

ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #17
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #17
ULTIMATE X- MEN #17
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #3 (PART 3)
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99

ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #17
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #32-33
ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #4 (PART 1)
72 PGS./Rated A ...$4.99

ICON COMICS

POWERS #21

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
POWERS’ MOST EXPLOSIVE YEAR CONTINUES! Walker and Pilgrim’s lives change forever when police headquarters is attacked by Powers with a vendetta! From the writer of NEW AVENGERS! Part 3 (of 6)
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.95
POWERS is TM & © 2006 Jinxworld Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE HUMAN TORCH VOL. 1
Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER, JERRY SIEGEL, ROBERT BERNSTEIN & ERNIE HART
Penciled by JACK KIRBY & DICK AYERS
Cover by JACK KIRBY
Turn back the clock to 1962. After the debut of a quiet little magazine called The Fantastic Four and a relatively unknown teen hero named Spider-Man, Mighty Marvel decided to go out on a limb and put these two risky ideas together into a featuring starring...The Human Torch. With Jack Kirby on art, man, talk about yer risky business, True Believers.
But, believe it or not, yes, even with that kind of pedigree it was a sure-fire hit! Johnny Storm the thrill-seeking, impulsive teen wonder of the Fantastic Four set the world on fire in these scorchin’ solo stories!
He’s going to head-to-head against none other than Namor the Sub-Mariner, Spider-Man, Captain America, Paste-Pot Pete, the Wizard, the Sandman and the Living Bomb! If that ain’t diagnosis teenage angst, than you can call me Freud!
Collecting Strange Tales #101-107 and ANNUAL #2.
272 PGS./All Ages ...$49.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2070-X
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE HUMAN TORCH VOL. 1 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 66
272 PGS./All Ages ...$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2071-8

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE ALL-WINNERS VOL. 2
By Carl Burgos, Howard James, John Forte, Harry Sahle, Al Avison, Bob Powell
Cover by Alex Schomburg
See the golden age in its glory as Captain America stops a plot against General Douglas MacArthur! The Human Torch foils a plan to freeze the English Channel! The Destroyer fights the forces of the Devil himself! Plus the Sub-Mariner, the Whizzer, and more! With such wartime villains as the Stone-Man Slayer, Doctor Togu the Vampire, the Mock Mikado, and Doctor Crime, one of the few enemies Captain America had to fight more than once! Plus meet little-known characters like the Black Avenger, Raffles the Cracksman, and the Whizzer’s sidekick Slow Motion Jones! With text stories by Mickey Spillane! Collecting All-Winners Comics #5-8
280 PGS./ Rated T+ ... $49.99
ISBN: 0-7581-2406-3
Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age All-Winners Vol. 2 – Variant Edition vol. 67
280 PGS./ Rated T+ ... $54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2407-1

MARVEL PREMIERE HARDCOVERS

NEW AVENGERS VOL. 4: THE COLLECTIVE PREMIERE HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN & MIKE DEODATO
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
HOUSE OF M changed the planet; now a new, major threat has emerged, and nothing can stop it! The New Avengers are about to be put to the test in a way they never have before. Debuting the bombastic pencils of fan-favorite Mike Deodato and guest-starring Ms. Marvel! Collects NEW AVENGERS #16-20.
128 PGS./Rated A ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1986-8
Trim size: standard

MS. MARVEL VOL. 1: BEST OF THE BEST PREMIERE HC
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by FRANK CHO
Straight out of the pages of New Avengers and House of M! Call your friends, wake the neighbors, shout it from the rooftops! Come along for one heck of a wild ride as Brian Reed (co-writer of the thrilling SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN) joins forces with penciler extraordinaire Rob de la Torre for an action-packed adventure that includes special guest-stars Captain America and Jessica Jones. All this and an alien invasion that could mean the end of life on Earth, is tucked inside a cover by Eisner Award-nominated Frank Cho. Collects MS. MARVEL #1-5 AND GIANT-SIZE MS. MARVEL #1.
144 PGS./Rated A ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2281-8
Trim size: standard

HAUNT OF HORROR: EDGAR ALLAN POE HC
Written by RICHARD CORBEN & RICH MARGOPOULOS
Penciled by RICHARD CORBEN
Cover by RICHARD CORBEN
What scares you? Serial killers? Vampires? Earthquakes? Extreme sports? The dentist? Horror-comics legend Richard Corben (Creepy, Eerie) and longtime collaborator Rich Margopoulos leave no gravestone unturned as they offer up wicked spins on the classic poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Each adaptation is hauntingly rendered in black and white with gray tones as only Corben can do it – along with the full text of Poe’s poem for comparison. Collects HAUNT OF HORROR: EDGAR ALLAN POE #1-3.
112 PGS./Explicit Content ...$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2279-6
Trim size: standard
Black & White

MARVEL HARDCOVERS

DAREDEVIL VOL. 6 HC
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by ALEX MALEEV & DAVID MACK
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
This deluxe hardcover concludes the Eisner Award-winning run of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev! First, they outed Daredevil in the press; then, they married him and made him the Kingpin of Hell’s Kitchen. What could they possibly do to top that? Four words: WILSON FISK IS BACK! Also collecting Bendis’ first Daredevil arc, WAKE UP – a moody, heartfelt tale of heroism and family tragedy featuring fully painted artwork by David Mack (Kabuki). Why is Ben Urich, investigative reporter for the Daily Bugle, spending all his time with the catatonic son of a two-bit costumed criminal? And how is Daredevil connected to a child he doesn’t even know? His objectivity shattered, Urich finds himself doubting his journalistic integrity and the future of his very profession in this super-hero story unlike any other. Collects DAREDEVIL #76-81 and #16-19.
240 PGS./Rated T+ ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2111-0
Trim size: oversized

MARVEL DIGESTS

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4: CONCRETE JUNGLE DIGEST
Written by ZEB WELLS
Penciled by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
All-new, all-ages, all-action fun featuring the Mad Thinker, the Chameleon, the Black Cat and Doc Ock! Collects MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #13-16.
96 PGS./All Ages ...$6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2005-X

SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS FANTASTIC FIVE: IN SEARCH OF DOOM DIGEST
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by PAUL RYAN
Cover by PAUL RYAN
Meet the FF of the future and uncover their ominous past! The Torch, the Thing and the rest fight new versions of old foes in their effort to rebuild Marveldom’s First Family! Guest-starring Spider-Girl and A-Next’s Stinger! Collects FANTASTIC FIVE #1-5.
120 PGS./All Ages ...$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2132-3

MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS

ULTIMATE IRON MAN VOL. 1 TPB
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Penciled by ANDY KUBERT & MARK BAGLEY
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
The most imaginative, groundbreaking comic of 2005! International bestseller, four-time Hugo award, two-time Nebula award and World Fantasy Award winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender’s Game, Speaker for the Dead, Shadow Puppets) comes to the Ultimate Universe. He’s joined by industry legend Andy Kubert (ULTIMATE X-MEN, MARVEL 1602 and WOLVERINE: ORIGIN) to show shocking beginning of Ultimate Iron Man! If you thought THE ULTIMATES told you everything you needed to know about Ultimate Iron Man, think again! Collects ULTIMATE IRON MAN #1-5.
136 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1499-8

ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP ULTIMATE COLLECTION TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MATT WAGNER, PHIL HESTER, MIKE ALLRED, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, JOHN TOTLEBEN, CHYNNA CLUGSTON-MAJOR, JIM MAHFOOD,TED MCKEEVER, TERRY MOORE, DAVID MACK & RICK MAYS
New Cover by LEINIL YU
Collecting all 16 issues of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, plus the star-studded Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special! Teenager Peter Parker may just have started out in the crime-fighting game, but there are plenty of heroes and villains already doing their thing. And it doesn’t take long for Spider-Man to encounter these strange new allies and enemies – including Wolverine, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Punisher, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Man-Thing, the X-Men, Doctor Strange, the Black Widow, Shang-Chi and more! Take a wild tour through the ever-exciting Ultimate universe, as Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis teams up with the comic industry’s greatest artistic talents! Through the eyes of Peter Parker, Ultimate Marvel Team-Up showcases all the Ultimate heroes. From uncanny mutants to gleaming Avengers to rampaging green brutes, this volume has it all! Collects ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1-16 and THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL.
448 PGS./Rated A ...$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2361-X

NEW AVENGERS VOL. 3: SECRETS & LIES TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by DAVID FINCH, FRANK CHO & RICK MAYS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
The debut of the mysterious New Avenger everyone has been talking about all year! Who is Ronin and why has Captain America recruited him into the fold? Bet it has something to do with Hydra helping the Silver Samurai get out of the country after he broke out of prison. Just sayin’! And what is Ronin’s true identity? Here’s a hint: He’s not Daredevil! Plus: Spider-Woman’s dark secrets revealed! Captain America catches her double-dealing the Avengers and corners her! How did Spider-Woman get her powers back and to whom does she answer? It’s all here! Collects NEW AVENGERS #11-15 and GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-WOMAN #1.
128 PGS./Rated A ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1706-7

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1: DERAILED TPB
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by MIKE WIERINGO & ROGER CRUZ
Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
Hold onto your webs, spider-fan! A major character from Peter Parker’s past returns! Meanwhile, is that the Hobgoblin terrorizing the skies? And if so, how is he connected to the shocking changes in Spider-Man’s life? Continuity fans better break out their back issues, because both Spidey’s past and future will change when an old (and unexpected) foe executes his master plan! Plus: Presenting “Weblog,” an off-beat Spidey tale that starts at the very beginning of Spider-Man’s career and goes all the way through to the distant future...as seen through the eyes of a woman who is convinced that the web-slinger has been stalking her her entire life. And finally, think Spider-Man doesn’t have to worry about death anymore, having escaped its grasp in “The Other”? Think again, as – years after his origin – Spider-Man finds himself back in the ring, squaring off against a masked wrestler whose name literally means “Death”...and for good reason! Collects FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #5-10.
144 PGS./Rated A ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2216-8

DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON: SAMURAI BULLETS TPB
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Penciled by KHARI EVANS
Cover by KHARI EVANS
Bounty hunters Misty Knight and Colleen Wing star in this sexy action thriller, the latest project from writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti — an entertaining mix of gritty action, biting comedy and sharp visuals provided by talented newcomer Khari Evans. When four–less–than “super” villains — Whirlwind, 8-Ball, Humbug and Freezer Burn — skip bail and team up to rob the penthouse apartment of a wealthy publisher, they get more than they bargained for. Misty Knight and Colleen Wing are on the case. Unfortunately, so are a host of villains and assassins looking to recover what was stolen. Collects DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON #1-6.
144 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$15.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1944-2

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LIFE FANTASTIC TPB
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI,
KARL KESEL & DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by MIKE MCKONE,
DREW JOHNSON, LEE WEEKS & CASEY JONES
Cover by MIKE MCKONE
FOUR FANTASTIC TALES OF THE FF!
When a doomsday weapon manufactured by Hydra turns up in the Nevada desert, there’s only one man the authorities can ask to go in and defuse it: Bruce Banner! What does all of this have to do with the FF, you ask? Well, who do you think has to deal with the fallout when it all goes terribly wrong?
It’s hard to believe Reed and Sue tied the knot 40 years ago... and it certainly doesn’t seem that much time has passed to Reed and Sue themselves when a special evening out gives them a chance to look over their entire life together— past, present and future!
The Invisible Woman is dead! As Reed cradles his murdered wife, lost in grief, and Ben rampages after Sue’s killer, Johnny defiantly decides to do whatever it takes— no matter the cost or consequence— to see his sister alive again. What he does will change the way the Fantastic Four look at him forever.
It’s a day of celebration and reflection in Latveria, but deep within the confines of the Latverain Embassy to America, Victor Von Doom and Reed Richards engage in a subtle battle of wits, with all of Manhattan as the playing field. What are the stakes? And can Mister Fantastic triumph when all the moves have been made in advance?
Collects FANTASTIC FOUR #533-535, FANTASTIC FOUR: THE WEDDING SPECIAL, FANTASTIC FOUR SPECIAL 2005 and FANTASTIC FOUR: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY.
152 PGS./Rated A ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1896-9

FANTASTIC FOUR VISIONARIES: JOHN BYRNE VOL. 6 TPB
Written by JOHN BYRNE,
MIKE CARLIN & JIM SHOOTER
Penciled by JOHN BYRNE,
RON WILSON & AL MILGROM
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
At last, the Thing returns from the Secret Wars – but he’s been replaced in more than just the heart of the team! The FF learn the shocking secrets of their deadliest enemy, and it only costs them everything they hold dear! Plus: Franklin Richards vs. Mephisto! And the Psycho-Man gives the Invisible Girl a makeover neither will ever forget! Guest-starring Daredevil, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and Luke Cage! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR #276-284, THING #23 and SECRET WARS II #2.
264 PGS./Rated A ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2190-0

UNCANNY X-MEN - THE NEW AGE VOL. 5: FIRST FOURSAKEN TPB
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & TONY BEDARD
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, ROGER CRUZ & CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
Here it comes! Find out why and how Psylocke came back to life. Find out what Jamie Braddock is up to and why he’s been popping up from place to place in the past year. Everything has been building to this. Don’t miss it! Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #472-474 and ANNUAL #1.
120 PGS./Rated A ...$11.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2323-7

X-MEN: THE END BOOK 3: MEN AND X-MEN TPB
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by GREG LAND
The endgame of the last tale of Marvel’s most popular mutants begins! They’ve suffered through sneak attacks, betrayals, and fatalities – now, Professor X and Magneto are taking the fight back to the enemy, amidst the stars! Collects X-MEN: THE END - MEN AND X-MEN #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1692-3

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE/DRACULA TPB
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JAE LEE
One is a villain that has been plaguing civilization since the time of the Pharaohs. The other is the deadliest vampire to ever walk the earth. Enemies since the Crusades, they’ve met again in 19th century London. It’s the battle to end all battles as Apocalypse confronts Dracula!
Collects X-MEN: APOCALYPSE/DRACULA #1-4.
96 PGS./Rated T+ ...$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1948-5

WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 4 TPB
Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN
Penciled by JOHN BYRNE
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
Enemies like Roughouse are hard to find, as Wolverine learns all too well when his favorite Asgardian sparring partner gets abducted into a dictator’s experiment! But the trail leads the mutant marvel to more menace than he expected in the form of a Nazi cyborg, an amphibious evildoer and a giant germ of the gods! Featuring the X-Men, the Avengers and Daredevil! Collects WOLVERINE #17-23.
168 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2054-8

THOR: THE ETERNALS SAGA VOL. 1 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS
Penciled by WALTER SIMONSON, JOHN BUSCEMA, KEITH POLLARD & ARVELL JONES
Cover by WALTER SIMONSON
Thor stands alone against the Deviant and Eternals – while mankind stands doomed! Can even a Thunder God prevail?
Collects THOR ANNUAL #7 and THOR #283-291.
208 PG./Rated A ...$24.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2404

ESSENTIAL THOR VOL. 3 TPB
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY
Cover by JACK KIRBY
Trolls, giants, aliens and clowns await in the third thunderous anthology of Thor! The Mighty One faces a god of death! A living planet! Ragnarok itself and...a jail term!? Kang the Conqueror, the Super-Skrull and more! Featuring the first appearance of the scintillating Sif! Plus: the origin of that perennial perilous party crasher, the Wrecker! Guest-starring Adam Warlock and Galactus! Collects THOR #137-166.
616 PGS./All Ages ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2149-8
Black & White

ESSENTIAL TALES OF THE ZOMBIE VOL. 1 TPB
Written by ROY THOMAS, STEVE GERBER, DOUG MOENCH, TONY ISABELLA & CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, TOM PALMER, SYD SHORES, PABLO MARCOS, ALFREDO ALCALA, VIRGILIO REDONDO, YONG MONTANO, RON WILSON & TONY DIPRETA
Cover by BORIS VALLEJO
Jaded by heroes who come back from the dead? Meet the hero who started there and stayed there! His stare’s the only thing that’s empty about the adventures of Simon Garth through mad science and madder magic! Terrors criminal, corporate and just plain creepy reprinted for the first time in more than a quarter-century! Collects stories from TALES OF THE ZOMBIE #1-10 and DRACULA LIVES #1-2.
576 PGS./Explicit Content ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1916-7
Black & White

ESSENTIAL INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1 TPB (NEW PRINTING)
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by STEVE DITKO, JACK KIRBY, MIKE ESPOSITO, BOB POWELL, GIL KANE, JOHN ROMITA, BILL EVERETT & JOHN BUSCEMA
Cover by JACK KIRBY
Caught in the heart of a nuclear explosion, victim of gamma radiation gone wild Dr. Robert Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed during the times of stress into the dark personification of his repressed rage and fury: the Incredible Hulk, the most powerful man-like creature ever to walk the face of the earth! Relive his earliest adventures here! Collects HULK #1-6 and TALES TO ASTONISH #60-91.
528 PGS./All Ages ...$16.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2374-1

MARVEL POSTERS

X-MEN FIRST CLASS POSTER

Art by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
24X36 Color Poster ...$6.99
Final Order Cut-off 8/17/06 (On-Sale 9/6/06)

Pop Artifact! Dan Dare planet gun

Vintage comic book ad

CD new releases June 20, 2006

Frank Black ~ Fast Man Raider Man

Madonna ~ I'm Going to Tell You a Secret

Willie Nelson ~ Complete Atlantic Sessions [Original recording remastered]

Gram Parsons ~ The Complete Reprise Sessions [Original recording remastered]

Smoosh ~ Free to Stay

Allen Toussaint ~ Life Love & Faith

T-Bone Walker ~ Jukebox Hits 1943-1952

Muddy Waters ~ Jukebox Hits 1948-1954

World Saxophone Quartet ~ Political Blues

DVD new releases June 20, 2006

Adventures of Superman - The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons

Charlie Chan Collection, Vol. 1

Clark Gable - The Signature Collection (Dancing Lady / China Seas / San Francisco / Wife vs. Secretary / Boom Town / Mogambo)

Gram Parsons - Fallen Angel

Justice League - Season Two

King of Queens: Complete Fifth Season (3pc)

Krypto the Superdog, Vol. 1: Cosmic Canine

Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman - The Complete Third Season

Married With Children: Complete Fifth Season (3pc) ]

The Mary Tyler Moore Show - The Complete Fourth Season (1973)

Newsradio - The Complete Fourth Season

NYPD Blue - The Complete Fourth Season

Superboy - The Complete First Season

Superman - Brainiac Attacks

Superman - The Animated Series, Volume Three

Look Up in the Sky: Amazing Story of Superman

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Upcoming DC Direct action figures etc.

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SHAZAM! 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
The World's Mightiest Mortal is the newest 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, includes a display stand, and is packaged in a deluxe four-color window box with a fifth panel.
$69.99, in stores on Feb. 21.


JUSTICE LEAGUE (ALEX ROSS) SERIES 5 ACTION FIGURES
Designed by Alex Ross.
Continuing the amazing line of action figures based on the designs and vision of Alex Ross! Each figure includes character specific accessories and a display base and is packaged in a four-color window box. Figures include Green Arrow (7.25"), Lex Luthor (7"), Red Tornado (7.25"), Martian Manhunter (7.75"), Martian Manhunter translucent (7.75") and Brainiac (7").
Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 14.


JLA COVER TO COVER STATUE: SUPERMAN
Based on the art of Doug Mahnke, sculpted by Jonathan Matthews.
The first in an exciting, all-new series of statues presenting the best-loved JLA characters in incredible 3-D! This beautifully sculpted Superman statue stands approximately 9.875" high(including base) and is packaged in a four-color box. Each statue in this series is based on the most iconic covers of the past, sharing a consistent base and figure scale through the series. Future statues in the series will include Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Batman!
$59.99, in stores on Feb. 7.


Public Enemy Superman


Steel


Public Enemy Nightwing


Armored Lex Luthor


Public Enemy Hawkman
SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 3: PUBLIC ENEMIES 2 ACTION FIGURES
Based on the art of Ed McGuinness.
An amazing new series of figures featuring more characters from the Public Enemies TP. Each figure comes with character specific accessories and a display base and is packaged in a four-color blister.
Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 28.

WONDER WOMAN #1 POSTER
Art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.
24 inches by 36 inches, $7.99, in stores on Feb. 21.

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #4 POSTER
Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
24 inches by 36 inches, $7.99, in stores on Feb. 21.

SUPERMAN RETURNS PREQUEL POSTER
Art by Adam Hughes.
24 inches by 36 inches, $7.99, in stores on Feb. 21.

THE FLASH #1 POSTER
Art by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert.
24 inches by 36 inches, $7.99, in stores on Feb. 21.

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DC Comics September 2006 solicitations

Previous DC Comics Solicitations:
June 2006
July 2006
August 2006

BATMAN #657
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Kubert
Part 3 of the 4-part “Batman and Son,” by the incomparable team of writer Grant Morrison and artists Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang! Batman brings his son home to Gotham City and introduces him to both Wayne Manor and the Batcave! But when Batman’s new son meets Robin sparks — and swords — will fly!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


DETECTIVE COMICS #823
Written by Paul Dini
Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llama
Cover by Simone Bianchi
Once she was the mistress of all growing things. Now the plant kingdom has rebelled and unleashed its deadly fury on Poison Ivy!
While struggling to protect his enemy, Batman is drawn deeper into a forest of intrigue where he uncovers a horrifying secret from Ivy's past. Don’t miss this thrilling tale of one of Batman’s deadliest femmes fatale by writer Paul Dini and artists Joe Benitez (WRAITHBORN) & Victor Llama! For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND THE MAD MONK #2
Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Wagner
First he had to face the monsters of science; now the young Dark Knight must encounter the madness of the supernatural! Matt Wagner’s thrill ride continues as Batman investigates occult crimes so bizarre that Detective Gordon and the Gotham cops are left completely baffled. Plus, what will happen to Batman’s beloved city now that Catwoman is on the prowl?
On sale September 27 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #210
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti
Part 4 of the 5-part “Darker Than Death.” Bruce Wayne accedes to the kidnappers’ demands, but it may still be too late to save their hostage from certain death! Has Batman finally failed?
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #12
Written by Andrew Helfer
Art by Tan Eng Huat
Cover by Pat Lee
The story of Bruce Wayne's early, formative year as the Caped Crusader comes to an action-filled close as Batman faces off against the Joker! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale September 27 • 12 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE TP
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Scott Hampton
Horror master Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) joins painter Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) for a Batman tale that uncovers the secrets of grisly murders outside Batman's usual territory...in the Gotham suburbs! This volume collects the acclaimed 3-issue miniseries.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US


CATWOMAN #59
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes
The father of Catwoman's baby revealed! Selina Kyle is forced to choose between being Catwoman and correcting a horrendous mistake! Thanks to Zatanna’s “help”, Catwoman’s deranged foe the Film Freak has come totally unhinged! Now he’s leaving bodies all over the East End, but is Holly really up to the challenge of stopping him alone?
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #124
Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Robert Teranishi & Wes Craig
Cover by Jock
Nightwing’s out to clear his name once and for all, but he’ll need help from an unexpected source to escape the wrath of a fire-throwing hit man and two vicious heads of the underworld!
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #154
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Who is kidnapping the rich kids of Gotham City? And who is foiling Robin's efforts to put the kidnapper out of business?
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


ALL STAR SUPERMAN #6
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Frank Quitely
Cover by Quitely
The award-winning, best-selling All Star saga brings Superman back to Smallville to mourn the loss of his adoptive father. As Clark Kent returns to his hometown roots, the fifth Dimensional trickster investigates human drama from an entirely different perspective.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #656
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
Superman's battle with the alien monster known only as Subjekt-17 will tear a swath of destruction across all of Eastern Europe! But the hidden connection between the two may be the only thing that can save both of their lives…
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #843
Written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza
Art by Pete Woods
Cover by Dave Gibbons
It's the cosmic wrap-up for Superman and his allies as they battle an alien invader who's like nothing they've fought before! Superman discovers a compelling secret — one that could swing the conflict in his favor — but without powers, how can he or the Titans prevail?
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #10
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Churchill
Supergirl takes on a new secret identity! Can you say “disaster”? She needs help — from one of the Outsiders?
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #30
Writtenby Mark Verheiden
Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 3 of “The Enemies Among Us!” Who will be the next alien hero to go rogue? And if our two heroes didn't have their hands full already, Lex Luthor makes a dramatic discovery — what's about to hit Earth next?
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US


SUPERMAN RETURNS: THE PREQUELS TP
Stories by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray and Marc Andreyko
Art by Ariel Olivetti, Karl Kerschl, Rick Leonardi, Nelson, Doug Hazlewood and Wellington Dias
Cover by Adam Hughes
Produced in conjunction with Superman Returns director Bryan Singer and his co-screenwriters Michael Dougherty
and Dan Harris, this new collection features the astonishing 4-part miniseries bridging the gap between Superman and Superman Returns!
Relive the last days of Krypton and then see the first glimmers
of what has transpired since the Man of Steel left the Earth. Explore the lives of three of the most important people in Superman’s life — Lois Lane, Ma Kent and Lex Luthor — and how they dealt with his long absence in this beautiful collection!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US

SUPERMAN RETURNS: THE MOVIE ADAPTATION
Written by Martin Pasko
Art by Matt Haley
Photo cover
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THE PREQUELS TP, the official adaptation of the most anticipated movie event of the year! While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the realization that Lois Lane has moved on with her life. Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.
On sale September 6 • 72 pg, FC, $6.99 US • Relist

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE ADAPTATION AND MORE TALES OF THE MAN OF STEEL TP
Written by Martin Pasko, E. Nelson Bridwell and various
Art by Matt Haley, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson and various
Photo cover
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THE PREQUELS TP, this volume includes the official movie adaptation, plus several classic stories collected from various Superman titles — including a special origin tale originally presented in THE AMAZING WORLD OF SUPERMAN, METROPOLIS EDITION #1.
On sale September 6 • 168 pg, FC, $12.99 US • Relist


ABSOLUTE DC: THE NEW FRONTIER HC
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Cooke
Writer/illustrator Darwyn Cooke’s critically acclaimed masterpiece
DC: THE NEW FRONTIER is celebrated in this oversized Absolute edition featuring new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and much more!
In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the Mystery Men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: THE NEW FRONTIER takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America.
Darwyn Cooke’s most ambitious project yet features the stunning color art of Dave Stewart, an introduction by DC’s President & Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 • 464 pg, FC, $75.00 US

INFINITE CRISIS COMPANION TP
Written by Bill Willingham, Dave Gibbons, Greg Rucka and Gail Simone
Art by Justiniano, Ivan Reis, Jesus Saiz, Dale Eaglesham and others
Cover by Various
A new volume presenting the tales that led into and out of INFINITE CRISIS! Collecting DAY OF VENGEANCE: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL #1, RANN-THANAGAR WAR: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL #1, THE OMAC PROJECT: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL #1, and VILLAINS UNITED: INFINITE CRISIS SPECIAL #1.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 •168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

PRELUDE TO INFINITE CRISIS
Written by Bill Willingham, Dave Gibbons, Greg Rucka and Gail Simone
Art by Justiniano, Ivan Reis, Jesus Saiz, Dale Eaglesham and others
Cover by Various
Reoffered to coincide with INFINITE CRISIS COMPANION, this volume collects the complete crossover story from THE FLASH #219 and WONDER WOMAN #214, plus material from Superman Secret Files #2004 and several other comics leading into INFINITE CRISIS!
On sale September 6 •96 pg, FC, $5.99 US • Relist

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #3
Written by Gail Simone
Art by John Byrne & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ariel Olivetti
Ivy Town seems to be getting stranger and stranger as the new Atom explores the fringes of his new home. But some mysteries don't like it when you bite into them — and they might start biting back!
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #45
Writtenby Kurt Busiek
Art by Butch Guice & Tony DeZuñiga
Cover by Guice
Don’t miss the destructive and deadly climax of Aquaman’s first true test of heroism! He must take command in an all-out undersea war to defeat an enemy who nearly killed him, and embrace or reject his destiny. Plus, Aquaman discovers new powers, and secrets behind his alliance with King Shark are revealed!
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #98
Writtenby Gail Simone
Art by James Raiz & Robin Riggs
Cover by Jerry Ordway
There's an eerily familiar Caped Crusader running around the Birds' territory…one that's freaking out Huntress and Black Canary. But Oracle's life will be the most affected by this heroine's bizarre return!
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY: THE BATTLE WITHIN TP
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Joe Bennett, Ed Benes, Tom Derenick, Joe Prado and others
Cover by Benes
Featuring two exciting story arcs, from BIRDS OF PREY #76-85! With their Gotham headquarters destroyed, the Birds take flight to Metropolis and beyond! Black Canary enlists the help of Wildcat in Singapore, while the Huntress infiltrates the Gotham mob!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #7
Written by John Rogers
Art by Cully Hamner
Cover by Duncan Rouleau
Wherein we lock Giffen in the basement and let Rogers fly solo! With the armor’s secret revealed, Beetle now sees everything that’s happened to him in a new light. Will it estrange him permanently from the heroes of the DCU?
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #6
Writtenby Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina Weir
Art and cover by Jesus Saiz
The return of SUICIDE SQUAD! Rucka teams up with co-writers DeFilippis and Weir (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) for a 2-part thriller that puts Amanda Waller’s pet project back in action with a CHECKMATE twist!
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #4
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art and cover by Ken Lashley
The Flash loses his heart — and maybe even more — as the Speed Force’s secret is revealed!
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE CREEPER #2
Written by Steve Niles
Art and cover by Justiniano & Walden Wong
The axeman cometh! A bizarre threat stalks the skyscrapers and back alleys of Gotham…and Batman faces it with the help of the Creeper!
On sale September 6 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #29
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
The epic storyline "In My Father's House" continues as Firestorm, Firehawk and the mysterious glowing man face off against an army of cyborgs. But that’s not the worst of it, as Jason Rusch must confront an even bigger problem: his father! Plus: a surprise villain returns!
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #14
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 1 of a compelling new story: “Wanted: Hal Jordan!” On the run from a legion of intergalactic bounty hunters and the new Global Guardians, Green Lantern is on the path to discovering who put a price on his head and the shocking truth behind why. Meanwhile, John Stewart's undercover role is compromised, and Alan Scott makes a decision on what to do about the renegade Green Lantern, Hal Jordan!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #4
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Cover by Gibbons
Guy Gardner finally gets his shore leave, only to face a relentless foe. Meanwhile, a battle-hardened Lantern is torn between love and duty while another must undertake the most heartbreaking mission of all.
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ION #6
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Tom Grindberg, Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky
The Guardians of the Universe reveal their secret plan for Kyle Rayner, but will Ion embrace his new destiny or rebel against it?
On sale September 20 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

52: WEEKS 18-21
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
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
WEEK 18: "Ralph, we’re the CROATOANS. We found Shakespeare’s GHOSTWRITER, we can find one of our own GUYS." Plus, The Origin of The Question by Waid and Joe Bennett!
WEEK 19: "What if I told you I could — using Booster’s DNA— bioengineer a superhero identity for you?" Plus, the Origin of Animal Man by Waid and Brian Bolland!
WEEK 20: "Adam’s right, Kory. This is way too big for the three of us." Plus, the Origin
of Adam Strange by Waid and Kevin Nowlan.
WEEK 21: "No disrespect, Raven, but we’re as much Infinity Inc. as you are Titans. Neither team is the same one it used to be." Special full-length story!
Week 18 on sale September 6 • Week 19 on sale September 13 • Week 20 on sale September 20
Week 21 on sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US


GREEN ARROW #66
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
“Away Game,” Part 2. It's one year ago, and Green Arrow is determined to retrain and improve his fighting skills! He hatches a
plan to save Star City, while adding newer, deadlier disciplines to his repertoire! And to do this, he must seek the aid of the person who trained Deathstroke!
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HAWKGIRL #56
Written by Walter Simonson
Art and cover by Howard Chaykin
Hawkgirl discovers some historic truths and ancient evils that are linked to her origins and the enemies she's been facing in St. Roch!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #2
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art and cover by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
For years, Martian Manhunter believed himself the last survivor of his race — but the discovery of a Martian artifact on Earth has brought that into serious question! His quest to discover the origin of that relic leads him to a stunning discovery, the ramifications of which will forever change the way he sees himself, humanity and his destiny!
On sale September 13 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #17
Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Part 1 of “The Venom Connection,” written by Tony Bedard with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens (GREEN ARROW)! Bane attacks Hourman in his home to get at the drugs that can keep him at full strength!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA CLASSIFIED #26 & 27
Written by Howard Chaykin
Art by Killian Plunkett & Tom Nguyen
Covers by Plunkett
Part 1 of the 6-part “Sacred Trust,” written by Howard Chaykin
(BITE CLUB: VCU, HAWKGIRL) with stunning art by Killian Plunkett (SUPERMAN: RED SON) & Tom Nguyen (JLA)! When the U.N. forbids the United States and the Justice League of America to interfere with other countries' meta-human activities... a rift develops between the Leaguers themselves! What will be the right course of action? And will "plausible deniability" protect anyone from the fall-out?
And in issue #27, the Justice League honors the U.N.'s request as Wonder Woman and Aquaman are spotted preventing natural disasters far from the warring countries they've been banned from entering... but who makes up the mysterious task force surveying the volitile situation in person?
Issue #26 retro-resolicited; on sale August 30;
issue #27 on sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #2
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Best-selling author Brad Meltzer and the fan-favorite art team of Ed Benes & Sandra Hope continue the return of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! The selection process continues — a new villain appears — and a sinister figure ensures that the first casualty is Red Tornado's android body! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers; a standard cover by Michael Turner and a variant cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning. For every 10 copies of the standard cover, retailers may order one copy of the variant cover. Please see order form for details. Retailers: For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #11
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by David Michael Beck
Cover by Art Thibert
David Michael Beck (Star Wars: Empire) lavishly illustrates the return of the mysterious El Diablo in the sequel to Jonah Hex #1! When Victor Romanoff's traveling sideshow freaks seek revenge, Jonah is saved from certain death by the supernatural being known as El Diablo!
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE NEXT #3
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
Superman is trapped in a time anomaly. Can even the Next — super-powered beings who can change the world in their wake — rescue the Man of Steel? Will Superman’s power be enough against Sion, the killer sent from the Next’s home dimension to kill them?
On sale September 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MYSTERY IN SPACE #1
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Shane Davis & Matt “Batt” Banning and
Starlin & Al Milgrom
Cover by Davis
Variant cover by Neal Adams
Get on board with comics legend Jim Starlin (Cosmic Odyssey, Thanos, Silver Surfer) and rising superstar artist Shane Davis (Batman Annual #25) as the DCU launches an 8-issue foray into the most spectacular regions of the galaxy!
Who is the new Captain Comet? What is his connection to his predecessor? And what fate has befallen the original Captain Comet during the cosmos-shattering events of 52?
Plus, a 16-page backup feature written and illustrated by the classic art team of penciler Starlin and inker Al Milgrom reveals the secret behind The Weird’s return to the DCU after a long absence. As these mysteries are answered, even more are exposed!
Retailers: For a signed edition, please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. This issue will be available with a variant cover. Please see the order form for details.
On sale September 6 • 1 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by George Pérez, Romeo Tanghal, Brett Breeding and others
Cover by Pérez & Tanghal
Don’t miss this volume collecting THE NEW TEEN TITANS #17-20 and TALES OF THE NEW TEEN TITANS #1-4, with two stories named in Wizard’s “100 Best Single Issues Since You Were Born!” The Titans help Kid Flash’s possessed girlfriend, reunite with the original Starfire, team up with the Winged Wonder, Hawkman and much more!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US

NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and George Pérez & Romeo Tanghal and Carmine Infantino
Cover by Pérez & Tanghal
Reoffered to coincide with NEW TEEN TITANS VOL. 3, this volume continues the exhilarating adventures of the #1 DC super-team of the '80s, reprinting THE NEW TEEN TITANS (Volume One) #9-16! Plus, a 10-page story originally featured in BEST OF DC (BLUE RIBBON DIGEST) #18!
On sale September 6 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US • Relist

OMAC #3
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
The rampant artificial intelligence known as Brother Eye thinks it’s in control of the last OMAC, but the person inside the machine is fighting to take his life back! The only thing more dangerous than the power of an OMAC in Brother Eye’s hands may be the power of an OMAC in the hands of an uncontrollable human!
On sale September 6 • 3 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OUTSIDERS #40
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acuña
A fortieth issue full of shockers! Who’s about to blow the Outsiders’ deep cover?
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RUSH CITY #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Timothy Green II Cover by Jock
Guest-starring Black Canary! Roaring down the street to your left: Rush, hellbent on finding the world’s weirdest weapon of mass destruction. Screaming down the avenue to your right: Black Canary, with the same goal. Rocketing straight at you: Gearhead — half man, half car and all bad intentions! Who’ll reach the WMD first?
On sale September 20 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS THE PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 1 TP
Written by Bob Kanigher, Dennis O'Neil, Gerry Conway, John Broome, Len Wein, and others
Art by Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson, Neal Adams, and others
Cover by Jim Aparo, Neal Adams and Bill Draut
Over 500 pages of supernatural phenomena with tales from the Phantom Stranger and his skeptical counterpart Dr. 13! This volume reprints Showcase #80 and spooky tales from The Phantom Stranger #1-21.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 • 544 pg, B&W $16.99 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!
540 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Sept. 27.

SHADOWPACT #5
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Steve Scott & Wayne Faucher
All sorts of monsters and magic-based villains pop out
of the woodwork with a unanimity of purpose: to kill the Shadowpact! Nights at the Oblivion Bar will be lonely unless the team figures out what’s happening and how to stop it!
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #22
Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard
Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker and Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
Supergirl's new boyfriend explores the feelings he has for her as the Legion takes on a foe who has recruited others who can target and exploit their every weakness!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: STRANGE VISITOR FROM ANOTHER CENTURY TP
Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard
Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker and Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
A new collection featuring THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #14-15 and SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #16-19! The 21st Century’s Girl of Steel wakes up 1,001 years later, convinced the whole reality is something she just dreamed up. And maybe it is!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 •144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 2: DEATH OF A DREAM TP
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson, Dale Eaglesham, Ken Lashley and various
Cover by Kitson
Reoffered to coincide with SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES TP, this volume collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7-13! Only a brawl between the Legion and the agents of Terror Firma can halt a coming invasion — but it's not without a great sacrifice!
On sale September 6 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist

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 and 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. Retailers please note: This issue has been resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TRIALS OF SHAZAM #2
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
Enter Freddie Freeman — left powerless by the events of DAY OF JUDGMENT and BRAVE NEW WORLD — who finds his life outside of being Captain Marvel Junior in even worse shape. The good news: Freddie is given the opportunity to regain his abilities…if he can pass a few tests administered by the gods themselves. The bad news is he has to earn each and every ability from scratch!
On sale September 27 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #3
Writtenby Jimmy Palmiotti & Jusin Gray
Art and cover by Daniel Acuña
On the run from S.H.A.D.E. agents, the Freedom Fighters make their way to the Arizona desert, home turf of Black Condor. But is this new metahuman friend or foe?
On sale September 27 • 3 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WARLORD #8
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Bart Sears
The most shocking issue yet! A cast member dies — and there’s nothing our hero can do about it!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #4
Written by Allan Heinberg
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
When the all-new Wonder Woman encounters the Cheetah, Giganta and Dr. Psycho, she discovers that Wonder Woman’s Rogues Gallery has undergone a radical transformation! Even Dr. Poison, Dr. Cyber and Osira are somehow more powerful and deadlier than ever before. But who is responsible for these magical makeovers? And will this army of revitalized rogues be too much for the gods’ newest champion? Find out in Part 4 of the 5-part epic “Who Is Wonder Woman?”
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ELFQUEST: THE DISCOVERY TP
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini
This 128-page trade paperback collects the 4-issue limited series that continues the ELFQUEST saga! The Wolfriders discover a new tribe, the long hidden amphibious Wavedancers… but the leader of the Waveriders never wanted to be found. The moment of unification may be lost forever, and the result may be the destruction of both tribes!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

ELFQUEST: SEARCHER AND THE SWORD SC
Written by Wendy & Richard Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini
Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE DISCOVERY. The elves must adapt to a world without the Troll smiths, who forged their weapons and tools. Painfully aware of her human heritage, Shuna embarks on a quest to unite elves and humans in peace.
On sale September 6 • 96 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist


KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #1
Written by Jesse Leon McCann
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Scott Jeralds
Flying in from his hit TV cartoon, Krypto the Superdog arrives with a fun-filled 6-issue miniseries! Follow the exciting adventures of the Last Pup of Krypton as he arrives on Earth, meets his host family and friend Kevin, and fights crime with his stalwart companions!
On sale September 20 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #25
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Rick Burchett
Cover by Ty Templeton
Blue Devil is at a crossroads in life. He tries to be a hero, but people fear him because of his appearance. Can Dr. Fate, Green Lantern and the rest of his teammates help him through this in time to prepare the team to face Doctor Destiny?!
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #25
Written by Jai Nitz
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
Killer Croc has spent his life being kept in cages. Now he’s broken free, and only the Batman can keep Croc from taking an explosive revenge on all of Gotham City!
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US


TEEN TITANS GO! #35
Written by J. Torres
Art by Khary Randolph
Cover by Sean Galloway
General Immortus returns, and this time he's got some help in his war against the Teen Titans — look out for the new and improved Private Hive!
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #5
Written by Judd Winick,
Robbie Busch and George Krstic
Art by by Kim Arndt, Jeff Albrecht, Dan Davis and various
Cover by Matt Jenkins & Mike DeCarlo
Samurai Jack meets up with his old friend, the Scotsman! Plus, what trouble has Ray Ray gotten himself into now? Only Juniper Lee can help him!
On sale September 13
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #25
Written by Bobby London and Craig McCracken
Art by Mike Kazaleh and
Vaughn Tada
Cover by McCracken
It’s our special 25th issue, and to celebrate, we welcome new friends to the block! Introducing FOSTER’S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS and CAMP LAZLO!
On sale September 27
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

LOONEY TUNES #142
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
Bugs Bunny finds himself in the most intense soccer game of his life – for his life! Plus, Bugs and Daffy discover that land down under: Atlantis!
On sale September 6• 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

PRINCESS NATASHA #4
Written by Leila Strachan
Art and cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson
Natasha and her classmates have gone on a field trip to the zoo, but then this secret agent girl discovers Lubek is up to monkey business!
On sale September 20 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #112
Writtenby Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and
Frank Strom
Art by Robert Pope, Scott McRae, Scott Jeralds, Joe Staten and Dan Davis
Cover by Pope & McRae
There’s a bogeyman on the baseball field! Mystery, Inc. must go to “Eek-stra Innings” to discover why a ghos t— and a curse — is plaguing two rival ball teams! Plus, unlock the secrets behind “Dr. Krankenstone’s Monster” and beware the moonlight in “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.”
On sale September 20
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

MAD #470
Writtenand illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Wash away those back-to-school blues with a rip-roaringly hilarious new issue of MAD! Hey kids, hide it in your notebooks!
On sale September 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US

MAD CLASSICS #10
Writtenand 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 September 13 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US

DENSHA OTOKO VOL. 1
Written by Hitori Nakano
Art by Wataru Watanabe
CMX. The Japanese mega-hit that weaved a tale of love in cyberspace on both television and as a motion picture finally arrives in the U.S. for the first time. Perpetual geek, social basket case and obsessive fan – needless to say, the guy called “Train Man” has never had a girlfriend. Most of his days are spent immersed in electronics and waiting for the box set DVD of his favorite anime series.
But fate takes a turn for Train one ordinary night on an ordinary train ride. He falls in love at first sight with Hermess, a gorgeous fellow passenger. When a drunken rider tries to harass her, Train surprises himself by coming to her rescue. But when Hermess later contacts Train with a thank you give and the possibility of further contact, that’s one situation he can’t handle.
He immediately goes online to a popular chat room to solicit advice. To his horror, he’s encouraged
to ask her out. Soon he is bombarded with advice regarding how, when and where he should do it. Will Train Man find true love, or will all this pressure to come out of his shell be too much for him to take?
Based on a supposedly true story, the tale of DENSHA OTOKO (The Train Man) was a phenomenon in Japan.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 • 5" x 7.375" • 182 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

PENGUIN REVOLUTION VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by
Sakura Tsukuba
CMX. High school student Yukari Fujimaru knows a potential star when she sees one…because she sees the special “aura” they give off, in the form of angelic wings. Yukari’s fellow student, the beautiful Ryoko Katsuragi, has a small pair of wings herself, and is one of these aspiring talents. She’s so talented, in fact, that no one even knows that “she” is actually a boy in disguise. Now, to make her own down-to-earth dream come true, Yukari must help her new friend become a star.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

THE RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa
CMX. With the help of young Sahara, Gertrude has finally found the “recipe” book containing the formula to his demonic self. The only problem is, the words have been magically lifted and transferred to a spot not even he could have imagined. Gertrude suspects Sahara’s older brother is involved, and sure enough the enigmatic Kyusaku begins to cause trouble. To free his love, Gertrude must take on the one person who knows him inside out: his creator!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES

CIPHER VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Minako Narita
CMX. Twin brothers Cipher and Siva have shared one identity for years — but now they’re discovering that their individuality is becoming harder to suppress, and that sharing an identity may be a limitation — especially when Cipher takes an acting role away from Siva, who wants to get closer to the female lead. Will the twins be able to keep up their secret without anyone getting hurt?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 5
Written by Shotaro Ishinomori
Art by MEIMU
CMX. Six months after his battle with the evil robots, Jiro wanders the streets of Tokyo, damaged and possibly a menace! Meanhwhile, the evil doctor Gil Helbert, secret head of D.A.R.K., could start a revolution, if not a total war.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 • 5" x 7.375"
210 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS

SWAN VOL. 8
Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi
CMX. Masumi finally makes her debut, and it nearly ends in disaster! As if that’s not enough, dancers from around the world gather for the Tokyo World Ballet competition. It’s going to take everything Masumi has — and more — to outdo a multitude of competitors who are more skilled, more experienced, and more confident.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES

TENJHO TENGE VOL. 10
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. Soichiro, Aya, and Kurei rush to help Mouki, the last survivor of the massacred Enmi family. There, on Enmi sacred ground, they meet and are outnumbered by a vicious, eight-armed enemy and his army. With no way to turn back and certain death if they stay in one place, Soichiro and the others are forced to flee into the woods, where they learn the true nature of their opponent! Retailers please note: This has been edited for U.S. release.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 • 5" x 7.375"
208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

VS. VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada
CMX. Reiji has just one chance to get to New York and see
his sister Miruka: he must win the spot of soloist with the Hakuto Philharmonic. But his rival, Aoi, is determined to take that honor away from him. Things look promising when Reiji is taken under the wing of a musician with a special interest in mentoring the young prodigy. But this mysterious benefactor’s past connection with Hane puts a cloud over his true intentions.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 • 5" x 7.375"
224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

WILDCATS: WORLDSTORM #1
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover by A Todd McFarlane & Jim Lee
Variant cover B by Jim Lee
Jim Lee makes his triumphant return to Wildcats, and he’s bringing along an impressive new collaborator: superstar writer Grant Morrison! The man who redefined the JLA and Superman — and created groundbreaking works The Invisibles and WE3 — now brings his considerable talents to the Wildcats.
In the aftermath of the events in Captain Atom: ARMAGEDDON, the WildStorm Universe has undergone a shift that will affect characters big and small. This first issue will reintroduce the Wildcats you know and love — but how will they differ? Be here in September to see the star-studded premiere of the all-new, bimonthly WILDCATS! Retailers please note: This issue will
be available with two variant covers. Please see order form for details. For a signed edition please see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WETWORKS: WORLDSTORM #1
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Whilce Portacio & Trevor Scott
Cover by Portacio & Richard Friend
Variant cover A by Ethan Van Sciver
Variant cover B by Portacio
Fan-favorite artist Whilce Portacio’s legendary special forces team returns in classic fashion, aided and abetted by acclaimed writer Mike Carey (HELLBLAZER, LUCIFER)!
Dane, team leader of Wetworks, is on a mission. He’s forming a new team with the best of the worst. It’s a bad world, filled with vampires, werewolves and all manner of nasty creatures. Someone’s got to keep them in line. That’s Wetworks’ job — and it’s not going to be easy. Don’t miss the action-packed first installment of “The Blood-Red Game!” Retailers please note: This issue will be available with two variant covers. Please see order form for details.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SNAKES ON A PLANE #1 & 2
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Gordon Purcell
Photo covers
Issue #1 Variant cover by J.G. Jones
Issue #2 Variant cover by Jerome Moore
You’ve heard the Internet buzz…seen the hair-raising trailer…now experience the comic of the sensational summer movie Snakes on a Plane, written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING) with art by Gordon Purcell and painted covers by J.G. Jones (52) and Jerome K. Moore (JSA: LOST)!
Snakes on a Plane stars Samuel L. Jackson as an FBI agent assigned to escort a government witness on a flight to Los Angeles. But when a crimelord sets loose hundreds of deadly snakes during the flight, the agent must band together with the pilot, frightened crew and passengers in a desperate attempt to survive and protect his witness!
Why’s it have to be snakes? Relax, they’re first-class fliers. Retailers please note: Each issue will feature two covers; see order form for details.
Retrosolicited • Issue #1 on sale August 16; issue #2 on sale August 30 • 1 & 2 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE AMERICAN WAY #8
Written by John Ridley
Art and cover by Georges Jeanty & Karl Story
The critically acclaimed series comes to an astounding conclusion as the "ultimate solution" authorized by the President is effected. Will any of the heroes survive what comes? Will America ever be the same?
On sale September 27 • 8 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATTLER BRITTON #3
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Garry Leach
The deep freeze separating British and American forces finally starts to thaw after a selfless act of heroism — but can they all come together as a single unit? Later, during a mission that encounters unexpected opposition, help comes from a most unexpected front.
On sale September 6 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BOYS #3
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and cover by Darick Robertson
The dark new series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson heats up as Wee Hughie gets his first taste of action with the Boys when Butcher throws him into the deep end. Meanwhile, meet the planet's mightiest heroes, The Seven, and the young superheroine who would join them.
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

EX MACHINA #24
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister
Cover by Harris
In this shocking conclusion of the 4-part “Smoke, Smoke,” Mitchell Hundred must put out fires both figurative and literal, as the super-hero-turned-mayor is forced into confrontations with arsonists, New York City drug dealers and political enemies.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

CLAW THE UNCONQUERED #4
Writtenby Chuck Dixon
Art and cover by Andy Smith
Claw learns that his traveling companions are not what they seem to be, while a beast with a familiar face stalks the land slaughtering all who come before him, demanding the question: Just whom does the prophecy speak of? Barbarian action and horror thrills come together in this tale of dark redemption and bloody revenge!
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DESOLATION JONES TP
Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
Collecting the first six issues of the Eisner-nominated series by Warren Ellis & J.H. Williams III! Michael Jones was a British spy who’d seen better days — but things took a turn for the worse once he fell into the Desolation Project’s hands. Now he’s the preeminent detective for an elite clientele — the underground community of ex-spooks in gritty L.A.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 11 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

A MAN CALLED KEV #3
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
In the 1991 Gulf War, Kev Hawkins and his SAS team saw something they shouldn't have — something no one should ever have to think about. Fifteen years later, Kev’s days are numbered — all because of a mission called Bravo Four Zero.
On sale September 13 •3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

MANIFEST ETERNITY #4
Written by Scott Lobdell
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen
The epic series that follows the war between a culture of science versus an empire of magic heats up! An assassination attempt on the human president is thwarted by a most unlikely source...plus, the horrifying origin of Earth's greatest fighter pilot!
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROKKIN #3
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
As Rokkin continues his dangerous journey to Demortia, he is joined by a mysterious Valkyrie. She aids him in his quest for a legendary sword that may give him a magical advantage in his battle against Lord Vulmax and his hordes. But standing between Rokkin and the sword is its bewitching guardian: the beautiful and deadly Medusa!
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SKYE RUNNER #5
Written by Allen Warner
Art & Cover by Alé Garza & Richard Friend
Variant covers by Jim Lee & Friend and Terry & Rachel Dodson
A dream foretells the future and mysteries of the past are revealed — including the secret of Skye's mother! Skye encounters a knight formerly in the service of her father and is attacked by an unlikely opponent — and the gods go to war! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers; please see order form for details.
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NINJA SCROLL #1
Written by J. Torres
Art and cover by Michael Chang
Variant cover by Jim Lee
The international anime sensation Ninja Scroll finally comes to comics in this unique new series! Follow the adventures of wandering ronin Jubei as he scours feudal Japan, fighting all forms of villains and monsters in search of the one thing he truly desires: a decent night’s sleep!
Jubei comes upon a nearly abandoned village on a foggy mountaintop. After drinking some tea from a kind old woman, he falls into a deep sleep and awakens to the greatest nightmare of all: the long-thought dead villains from the Ninja Scroll film — Mushizo, Benisato and Tessai — have returned and will stop at nothing to destroy Jubei! Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers by Michael Chang and Jim Lee. Please see order form for details.
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER HC
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill
Acclaimed writer Alan Moore once again joins forces with artist Kevin O’Neill for THE BLACK DOSSIER — a stunning original hardcover graphic novel that is the next chapter in the fantastic saga of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN!
England in the mid-1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return in search of some answers — answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters — a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. As Allan and Mina delve into the details of their precursors, some dating back centuries, they must elude their dangerous pursuers who are hellbent on retrieving the lost manuscript…and ending the League once and for all.
THE BLACK DOSSIER is an elaborately designed, cutting-edge volume that includes a “Tijuana Bible” insert and a 3-D section complete with custom glasses, as well as additional text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O’Neill. Don’t miss what’s sure to be one of the most talked-about books of 2006!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 • 208 pg, FC, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2: THE Absolute edition
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill
Reoffered to coincide with LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER, a stunning oversized, slipcased two-book hardcover set! The 224-page Book One contains the thrilling 6-issue miniseries, complete with the Almanac of fantastic places, while the 224-page Book Two contains Alan Moore's entire scripts for the graphic novel, a rare and wonderful treat for any fan of sequential storytelling. Included in the script book are a number of pages of Kevin O'Neill art reproduced from the pencils and printed here for the first time.
On sale September 6 • 448 pg, FC, $75.00 US • Relist

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill
Reoffered to coincide with LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER, this imaginative tale introduced the team of Allan Quartermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Hawley Griffin. Also included is the illustrator's masterful sketchbook, which gives unique behind-the-scenes insight to the artistic process.
On sale September 6 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist

THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2 TP
Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by Kevin O’Neill
Reoffered to coincide with LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER, this volume picks up one month after the events of Volume 1, as the skies over England are filled with the flaming rockets of a Martian invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers can save mother England and the very Earth itself!
On sale September 6 • 228 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist

FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL HARDCOVER
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Tara McPherson, Derek Kirk Kim, Esao Andrews, Mark Buckingham, Mark Wheatley and Jill Thompson
Cover by James Jean
Don’t miss this stunning original hardcover collection written by FABLES creator Bill Willingham set in the early days of Fabletown, long before the FABLES series began! Featuring sequences illustrated by Charles Vess, Brian Bolland, John Bolton, Michael Wm. Kaluta, James Jean, Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson and more, 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL is both an entry point to the critically acclaimed series and an essential part of Willingham’s enchanting and imaginative FABLES mythos.
Traveling in Arabia as an Ambassador from the exiled FABLES community, Snow White is captured by the local sultan who wants to marry her (and then kill her). But the clever Snow attempts to charm the sultan instead by playing Scheherazade, telling him fantastic stories for a total of 1,001 nights. Running the gamut from horror to dark intrigue to mercurial coming-of-age, FABLES:1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL reveals the secret histories of familiar FABLES characters through a series of compelling and visually illustrative tales.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 18 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Shelly Bond

FABLES #53
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha and Joshua Middleton
Cover by James Jean
Geppetto’s conference of imperial leaders continues in the Homelands as they discuss the ultimate fate of Fabletown. The Nome King wants war, Prince Hansel wants reprisals, and the Snow Queen wants a program of assassination. Will anyone argue for diplomacy? Plus, a backup story by Joshua Middleton!
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #1 SPECIAL EDITION
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Lan Medina & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean
Don’t miss this specially priced reprint of the classic FABLES #1, featuring a sneak peek at FABLES: 1,001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL! This is the issue that introduced Jack, Snow White, Bigby Wolf and the citizens of Fabletown, setting the stage for Bill Willingham’s Eisner award-winning Vertigo series. A perfect entry point for new readers, this issue also includes ads highlighting FABLES collected editions and more.
Advance solicited • On sale October 11 • 32 pg, FC, $.25 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #3
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
Jack is determined not to remain a prisoner in the Golden Boughs Retirement Village, run by the mysterious Mr. Revise and his army of evil librarians. Jack’s planning the great escape of all captive Fables, but we’ve seen what happens to most of Jack’s schemes before. Does this one have a chance of working or is he doomed to remain a prisoner for centuries to come?
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN SPLENDOR #1
Written by Harvey Pekar
Art by Dean Haspiel, Ty Templeton, Hilary Barta, Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Following the success of his critically praised, top-selling graphic novel THE QUITTER, Harvey Pekar returns to Vertigo with an all-new 4-issue AMERICAN SPLENDOR miniseries, celebrating 30 years of the series that first showed how, as Harvey says, “ordinary life can be pretty complex stuff.” First appearing in 1976, AMERICAN SPLENDOR rose “from the streets of Cleveland” to change the way comics readers and creators viewed the potential of their medium. The series won an American Book Award and became an Oscar-nominated film.
In Vertigo’s AMERICAN SPLENDOR, Harvey is joined by an all-star roster of artists from both indie and mainstream comics. The first issue features QUITTER artist Dean Haspiel illustrating “The Day’s Highlights,” while Ty Templeton (BIGG TIME, BATMAN ADVENTURES) portrays Harvey’s account of his relationship with his parents after the events of THE QUITTER. Also in this issue, AMERICAN SPLENDOR veterans Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm depict Harvey’s struggles with an acerbic flight attendant and Hilary Barta (TOMORROW STORIES) shows us what Harvey considers a “delicacy.”
Now, three decades after his self-published debut, Harvey Pekar proves that while his life has changed, his ability to find the exceptional in the everyday has only grown better with time.
On sale September 6 • 1 of 4 • 32 pg, B&W, no ads, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Edited by Jonathan Vankin

THE QUITTER SC
Writtenby Harvey Pekar
Art and cover by Dean Haspiel
“Pekar’s most poignant and satisfying effort to date.” — The New York Times Book Review
“A searingly honest memoir… Pekar’s work dignifies the struggle of the average man.” — Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
“The brilliance of THE QUITTER rests in how Pekar unironically exposes the tragedy of missed opportunities and the general ridiculousness of human behavior. Grade: A.” — Entertainment Weekly
“Brutally honest…” — Rolling Stone
Don’t miss this new softcover edition of the award-nominated graphic novel telling the story of Harkey Pekar’s troubled teen years for the first time. With gritty, atmospheric artwork by indie-comics luminary Dean Haspiel (American Splendor, Opposable Thumbs), THE QUITTER is both Pekar's funniest and most heart-wrenching work yet.
On sale September 6 • 104 pg, B&W, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN #7
Writtenby Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan
Cover by Joshua Middleton
Part 3 of the 4-part "Going Down" Adam Chamberlain has been delivered into a carnal world he never expected. But it’s Adam's step-sister Cyndi who realizes he isn't interested in getting himself out of the mess he's making of his professional life. Is Adam tightening the noose on a Batu Balan assassin, or just getting in touch with his kinky side?
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN: HEAD TP
Writtenby Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan and Jim Rugg Cover by Frank Quitely
Collecting the first four issues of the Vertigo monthly series in a 112-page trade paperback with a Steven T. Seagle interview and sketch material from Becky Cloonan! Adam Chamberlain is a 20-year-old youth minister, a best-selling author, and most important, the head of a rabid national virginity movement. But practicing virgin or not, Adam is about to lose it when his girlfriend is killed.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 25 • 112 pg, FC, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS

100 BULLETS #76
Writtenby Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
The secret armies within The Trust are in order, and are heading back down to Mexico to claim a valuable prize. But with two different warring factions, it’s clear not everyone will walk away with their lives in tact. Meanwhile, the question everyone’s been asking — what happened in Atlantic City? — is finally answered.
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #11
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Kristian Donaldson
Cover by Wood
The origin of Zee, featuring guest art by Kristian Donaldson (Supermarket)! Follow Zee from her humble beginnings as a med student through the day the second civil war hit Manhattan.
On sale September 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DEADMAN #2
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by John Watkiss
Part 2 of the debut story arc by writer Bruce Jones (NIGHTWING, THE WARLORD) and innovative artist John Watkiss. Brandon Cayce wakes up in another reality, one where the beautiful Sarah is his own wife, not his brother’s. Nothing makes him happier, but Brandon quickly discovers that for a dead man, opening doors between dimensions can have grave consequences even for the living.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE EXTERMINATORS #9
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Tony Moore & Ande Parks
Cover by Philip Bond
Part 3 of the 4-part “Insurgency.” The cockroaches take their guerilla war to a frightening new level, staging suicide attacks on the Los Angeles power grid. Is it six-legged heroism, or insect terrorism? As the resulting outages lead to mass panic, man turns against man, paving the way for a roach revolution. And Nils reveals a secret deep in Bug Bee Co.’s past that may shed light on the horror.
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

LOVELESS #11
Writtenby Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Marcelo Frusin
Part 3 of “Thicker Than Blackwater.” With Bloody Bill still on the loose and the body count rising, Wes begins to run out of options in apprehending the brutal outlaw. But when he discovers Bill’s hidden agenda — and who’s backing his reign of terror — Wes soon realizes he may have bit off more than he can chew.
On sale September 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #224
Writtenby Denise Mina
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Part 1 of the 5-part story “The Red Right Hand,” written by novelist Denise Mina. Steve Evans’ dream of universal empathy proves to be hell on Earth for Glasgow, where he finds there’s far more pain to go around than he’d ever imagined. Glaswegians are tearing each other apart, and now Evans needs John Constantine’s help to stop the carnage. Too bad he just buried Constantine alive.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE TP
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Glenn Fabry
The comics adaptation of New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's acclaimed novel is now available complete in one 224-page trade paperback! Collecting all nine issues of the Vertigo maxiseries, this volume follows the adventures of an ordinary Londoner who stops to help an enigmatic girl and is drawn into a battle to save the strange underworld kingdom of London Below from destruction.
Advance-solivited; on sale October 4 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

TESTAMENT #10
Writtenby Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Concluding the 3-part “Down to Egypt.” Fallow and Alec push consumer culture to a sinister new level, goading millions of young people to collaborate in their own enslavement. Jake, Amos and Pig attempt a daring hack to stop it, but when Dinah enters the realm of Astarte they all learn the true meaning of power.
On sale September 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Y: THE LAST MAN #49
Writtenby Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
Co-creator Pia Guerra returns for Part 1 of “Motherland,” as the fifth and final year of Y: The Last Man begins! Yorick Brown and Agent 355 prepare for their ultimate quest to reunite the last man with Beth, while Dr. Mann travels to China to finally find the person — or people — responsible for the global gendercide.
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

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Pop Culture Roundup June 19, 2006

Paul McCartney's kids and grandkids cut a special version of "When I'm 64" in honor of his birthday yesterday.

'It was such a lovely gesture that Paul couldn't help but be touched,' said a source yesterday. 'He is still pretty low but the terrible singing on the record by his family was enough to have Paul in hysterics.

'It was just what he needed.' The words were written by Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer Sir George Martin.

Sir Paul's four children, Stella McCartney and her son Miller, Mary and her sons Arthur and Elliot, James and step-daughter Heather, made the track in Studio Two - where the Beatles recorded most of their music.


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More Paul at 64: Here's the latest Beatles beatleg podcast.

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And, in the Overkill Department, here are 64 versions of "When I'm 64."

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Datajunkie has a series of Orson Welles old-time radio posts.

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The Who, or what's left of them, Live at Leeds.

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Hold onto your coonskin cap cuz Fess Parker's "Daniel Boone" TV series is coming to DVD! Man, I loved that show...

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NPR presents a concert by Sonic Youth.

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Bummer: One of the nation's best book stores, Cody's, on Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue is shutting down.

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Who's Doctor Who's new companion?