BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #1
Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.
Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime -- but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! This is the first of two planned Wagner miniseries featuring Batman, each under the heading "Dark Moon Rising."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
BATMAN #647
Written by Judd Winick, art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen, cover by Jock.
The Villains United want a piece of Gotham, and Black Mask is just the man to deliver it to them. Batman has his hands full defending the city -- but before he can neutralize Deathstroke and company, Red Hood is going to take matters into his own hands.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 30.
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #71
Written by A.J. Lieberman, art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit, cover by Claudio Castellini.
Alfred Pennyworth is about to be arrested for murder, Hush is one step from discovering the secrets behind the Clayfaces' powers, and Batman's last hope is locked away in a tiny corner of Arkham. A nasty surprise is waiting for the Dark Knight, and Alfred's role in the murder is revealed.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #197
Written by Will Pfeifer, srt and cover by Chris Weston.
Part 1 of the 3-part "Blaze of Glory." A criminal with something to prove stalks Batman. But despite the crook's lack of resources, he proves to be not merely elusive, but deadly to the Dark Knight -- and all of Gotham.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
DETECTIVE COMICS #813
Written by David Lapham, art by Ramon Bachs and Nathan Massengill, cover by Lapham.
The penultimate chapter of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham's seediest neighborhood: Crown Point. Plus, Gordon's back to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist's secrets...only Scarface ain't talkin'.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #4
Written by Andrew Helfer, art by Tan Eng Huat, cover by Pat Lee.
The amazing maxiseries heats up as the mysterious Carrier continues to spread his lethal plague on Gotham! Batman's on his trail, but too bad there are other people in the city with bigger plans for the Carrier -- and for his deadly power.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #2
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Scott Hampton.
The 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries continues. What started as an investigation into a bizarre series of murders takes a more wicked turn as Batman is thrown into the most horrific case of his career -- outside his usual territory, in the Gotham suburbs.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
BATGIRL #70
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Pop Mhan and Jesse Delperdang, cover by Tim Sale.
The dramatic conclusion of "Destruction's Daughter!" It's a battle royal in the Balkan palace of the deceased Ra's al Ghul between Batgirl, Mr. Freeze, Lady Shiva, Nyssa, the League of Assassins, an army of zombies -- and that's not the half of it.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
CATWOMAN #49
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Pete Woods, cover by Adam Hughes.
Catwoman's infiltration of a super-villain clique has blown up in her face, and she's got the wounds to prove it. But while the forces of mayhem look for more blood to spill, they've unknowingly attracted the attention of Black Mask! Just wait 'til you see the surprise waiting on page 22.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
GOTHAM CENTRAL #37
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Steve Lieber, cover by Sean Phillips.
An Infinite Crisis tie-in guest-starring Captain Marvel with art by Steve Lieber. When a catastrophic cosmic event occurs over Gotham, the detectives discover just what being in over their heads really means! For Crispus Allen, it means trying to find his family.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
NIGHTWING #114
Written by Devin Grayson, art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks.
Nightwing is gone, and only Dick Grayson remains. He's been given a new costume and instructed to teach Deathstroke's daughter everything he knows. But Deathstroke is just waiting for an excuse to have Dick killed...
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
ROBIN #144
Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Robin and the Veteran scramble to save Blüdhaven from an all-out OMAC invasion! As the Veteran's crack team struggles valiantly to toe the line, Robin must break away to save Darla Aquista...even though she's sworn to kill him.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Frank Quitely.
DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics -- where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely -- the team behind JLA: Earth 2 -- are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements.
The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate -- except Lex Luthor.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
SUPERMAN #223
Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ed Benes and Mariah Benes.
An Infinite Crisis tie-in! Supergirl breaks the news to Kal that she's heading off into space with Donna Troy. Will their final farewell be cut short by a new and more deadly Blackrock?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
ACTION COMICS #833
Written by Gail Simone, art by John Byrne and Nelson, cover by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan.
The Queen of Fables -- last seen in JLA -- has come for her Prince Charming: Superman! There will be no happy ending for the Man of Steel when he confronts her and a host of Kryptonian fairy tales is brought to life.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #646
Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.
Mxy is back! Lois confronts her would-be assassin -- and she must do it alone, because Superman has his hands full with a very different Mr. Mxyzptlk! And this time Mxy's no joke.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
SUPERGIRL #4
Written by Jeph Loeb, art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund, covers by Chruchill and Rapmund and Michael Turner.
After the shocking twist at the end of last issue, what has happened to Supergirl that puts her face-to-face with the JLA in a battle she dare not win? What horrible truth has Lex Luthor uncovered that will change the Girl of Steel forever?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER #3
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Joshua Middleton.
Eclipso, the spirit of vengeance, works his magic on Fawcett City. Can Superman and Captain Marvel defeat Eclipso before the city is engulfed in chaos? Meanwhile, Dr. Sivana hatches a plan to strike at Marvel where he's most vulnerable: his human alter ego Billy Batson.
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2005
Written by Devin Grayson, J.D. Finn and various, art by Ariel Olivetti, Ed Benes, Rags Morales, Joe Prado and various, cover by Prado.
An incredible Special showcasing the Man of Steel! Discover the difference between Superman and Batman (written by Devin Grayson with art by Ariel Olivetti). Plus: a retelling of Superman's origin, profiles of Superman's friends and foes, and more.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
SUPERMAN: IN THE NAME OF GOG TP
Written by Chuck Austen and J.D. Finn, art by Ivan Reis, Carlos D'Anda, Marc Campos and others, cover by Ian Churchill
A new volume collecting Action Comics #820-825. Gog has traveled from the future determined to keep his promise of killing Superman. But before that, the Man of Steel must face some of his deadliest enemies, including the Silver Banshee, Preus, and Doomsday.
160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
DC UNIVERSE TITLES
INFINITE CRISIS #2
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning, covers by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope and George Pérez
The biggest comics event of the year is just getting started. The heroes are divided as chaos erupts across the world and the universe -- from Paradise Island to the farthest reaches of space. But what strange new force prepares to help? And, more important, why? Plus, a time-lost hero returns in search of an object that will turn the tide of one of the many wars. Guest-starring Supergirl, Alan Scott, Metamorpho, Animal Man, Firestorm, Power Girl and dozens of others.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
AQUAMAN #36
Written by John Arcudi, art by Leonard Kirk and Andy Clarke, cover by Patrick Gleason.
Koryak returns to Atlantis to beseech the Congress of Sorcerers to cure Mera's condition by initiating a major incantation. Aquaman is dead set against it, since it may spell doom for Atlantis. Meanwhile, Mera adapts quickly to life in the "surface world" . . . maybe too quickly.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #9
Written by John Byrne and Will Pfeifer, art by Byrne and Dan Green, cover by Byrne.
Etrigan battles the foe he encountered in #8, but the price he pays to stay in the fight may cost him more than it does his deadly adversary.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
BIRDS OF PREY #88
Written by Gail Simone, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, cover by Adriana Melo and Will Conrad.
From the pages of Villains United and Identity Crisis comes the deadly new Calculator -- and he's on the hunt for Oracle. It's the ultimate battle of the DCU's biggest information brokers, with their hand-picked teams caught in the crossfire.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
BREACH #11
Written by Bob Harras, art by Marcos Martin and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Martin.
Breach learns his destiny as secrets from two decades ago come to light in explosive fashion! The Smoking Lady knows more than she's revealed, but now she's ready to tell all -- including how to stop the Rifters from invading Earth. And all it's going to cost is the life of a good man. Final issue.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
DOOM PATROL #18
Written by John Byrne, art by Byrne and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Byrne.
The Doom Patrol is threatened from all directions as Vortex, Nudge and Grunt give up the last of their secrets. Plus, learn the fate of the Chief! Final issue.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 30.
FIRESTORM #19
Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Rob Stull, cover by Matt Haley.
Beginning the storyline that will send Firestorm into his next stage of evolution -- as the Infinite Crisis hits full force! Merged with an unexpected partner, Jason (Firestorm) Rusch heads out into space with Donna Troy for a rendezvous with his cosmic destiny.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
THE FLASH #228
Written by Joey Cavalieri, art by Val Semeiks and Livesay, cover by Art Thibert.
"Finish Line" continues as Nightwing tries to help Wally piece together the clues to who's behind the evil threatening the West family. Is the end near for Wally?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
GREEN LANTERN #7
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
Guest starring Green Arrow! Out of the pages of Infinite Crisis explodes a villain who's had devastating effects on the life of Hal Jordan -- and only the combined efforts of Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen can combat this monster.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #3
Written by Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy.
The mini-series continues. Breaking an ancient pact, two veteran Lanterns venture deep into forbidden territory on a life-or-death mission while the Corps' newest recruits find themselves in the very heart of darkness.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
GREEN ARROW #56
Written by Judd Winick, art by Ron Garney and Bill Reinhold, cover by James Jean.
"Heading Into the Light, Part 3 of 4." On the trail of the unpredictable Dr. Light, Green Arrow and Black Lightning are sidetracked by an attack from Mirror Master and Killer Frost! But is the appearance of some old foes a coincidence or part of a more sinister plot?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
HAWKMAN #46
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Ron Randall, Art Thibert and Walden Wong, cover by Adam Kubert.
The Hawk team welcomes a new cover artist -- Adam Kubert -- in an action-packed issue that serves as a prelude to Rann/Thanagar War! Hawkman and Hawkgirl battle Satana's animal men during a daring heist and Brother Eye unleashes an OMAC on St. Roch as they prepare to leave for deep space. Plus, Hawkman reflects on his last meeting with the Atom.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
JLA #122
Written by Bob Harras, art by Tom Derenick and Dan Green, covers by Daniel Acuña.
"World Without a Justice League" Part 3 of 6! The Key has struck again! While half of what was the JLA investigates the bizarre murder scene, the other half looks to recruit a new member: Supergirl. But the entire group is called to action when OMACs appear on the scene.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 9.
JONAH HEX #1
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Luke Ross, cover by Frank Quitely.
The saga of Jonah Hex -- the mysterious bounty hunter and thinking man's killer -- returns to the DCU in an all-new series penned by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti with amazing art by Luke Ross and a debut-issue cover by fan-favorite Frank Quitely. Saddle up and ride shotgun with the original bad man of the Wild West during an age of plunder, greed and lawlessness. When a millionaire's only son is kidnapped, Hex is called on to track down and recover the boy. But a simple missing person case turns into a hunt for vengeance as Hex unleashes his special brand of justice on the unsuspecting culprits.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JONAH HEX VOL. 1 TP
Written by John Albano and Michael Fleischer, art by Tony DeZuniga, Doug Wildey, José Luís Garcia-López and others, cover by Luis Dominguez.
Witness the earliest adventures of DC's legendary gunslinger from All-Star Western #2-8 and #10-11, Weird Western Tales #12-14 and #16-33! Jonah Hex had no friends, but he did have two companions: death, and the acrid smell of gunsmoke.
528 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
JLA CLASSIFIED #14
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Butch Guice, cover by Michael Stribling.
Part 5 of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell." Separated from one another, each member of the JLA is put to the test as they are forced to face their own personal Hell.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT THE JUSTICE LEAGUE TP
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and new cover by Kevin Maguire and Josef Rubinstein.
A new trade paperback collecting JLA Classified #4-9, the critically acclaimed follow-up to Formerly Known As The Justice League! The Super Buddies open for business, but things hit a sour note when former foe Blackguard and his partner Guy Gardner open a sports bar next door to their new "headquarters" in the strip mall downtown.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
JACK CROSS #4
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Gary Erskine.
Concluding a 4-part story with a showdown in San Francisco! Jack's confrontation with a cell that has pirated a weapon of mass destruction beyond imagining comes to a head at a California demonstration.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
JSA #79
Written by Keith Champagne, art by Don Kramer and Champagne, cover by Alex Ross.
Amid the ruins of Dr. Fate's tower, one half of the JSA fight for their lives against Mordru, free from his imprisonment in the Rock of Eternity. Meanwhile, the rest of the JSA battle to save the Fifth Dimension from the iron grip of...Jakeem Thunder!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
JSA CLASSIFIED #5
Written by Jen Van Meter, art by Patrick Oliffe and Ruy Jose, cover by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose.
"Honor Among Thieves," Part 1 of 3, spotlighting the Injustice Society! While the JSA investigates the appearance of the mysterious Prometheus key in their headquarters, the Wizard approaches Icicle with a grave request that will change their fortunes forever.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 23.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #12
Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Mick Gray, cover by Kitson.
The first year of Legion of Super-Heroes wraps up in a finale that must be seen to be believed! The pieces have been put in place over the last 12 months and now the threat to the universe stands revealed, leaving the team -- and the 31st century -- in shambles.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 1: TEENAGE REVOLUTION TP
Written by Mark Waid. art by Barry Kitson, Leonard Kirk, Dave Gibbons and others, cover by Kitson
A collection featuring Legion of Super-Heroes #1-6 and the preview story from Teen Titans/Legion Special #1! A bright, defiant, energized team of super-powered teenagers from different worlds forms a team of passionate activists crusading to leave their mark on a society that has forgotten how to fight for change.
200 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
MANHUNTER #16
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Jesus Saiz.
After the events of "Manhunted," Kate and Chase have a much-needed sit-down about Kate's extracurricular activities. Meanwhile, the tabloid noose tightens and Dylan takes action! Plus, an appearance by DEO Director Bones.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
MANHUNTER VOL. 1: STREET JUSTICE TP
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Jesus Saiz and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Jae Lee.
Collecting the acclaimed first five issues of the hot new series! When a case she's lost leads to the murder of innocents, prosecutor Kate Spencer rages into the night, tracking the perp who's eluded justice in the courts. She's found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
OUTSIDERS #30
Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.
The team calls on Katana to aid them against a supernatural onslaught unleashed by the DCU's magical crisis.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 2.
PLASTIC MAN #19
Written by Kyle Baker. art and cover by Baker.
After the buzz created by last issue's "Edwina Crisis," hot inker Kyle Baker teams with himself to unleash the second chapter of the "Edwina Crisis!" This single issue explores the period in which Woozy Winks disappeared from the DCU.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE OMAC PROJECT TP
Written by Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns and Judd Winick, art by Jesus Saiz, Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, and various, cover by Ladrönn.
Spinning out of Identity Crisis, Countdown to Infinite Crisis was a Special that laid the groundwork for events in the DCU for the year to come. Now Countdown is collected with the hot miniseries that directly spun out of it: The OMAC Project.
Every hero and villain in the DCU is under the gaze of an unbelievably powerful spy satellite. It's a technological marvel that answers to only one person -- and he's got plans for it that are completely unknown to the superspy organization he controls: Checkmate!
In a world where men can fly and melt metal with their eyes, there's now an army created specifically as an answer to them: the OMACs Batman and old ally Booster Gold are about to learn the chilling truth behind the OMAC Project -- but will they work with or against each other? This volume includes Countdown To Infinite Crisis, The OMAC Project #1-6, and Wonder Woman #219.
256 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
DAY OF VENGEANCE TP
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Justiniano, Ron Randall and Walden Wong, cover by Walter Simonson.
Spinning out of the events of Countdown To Infinite Crisis and leading into Infinite Crisis, the reality-bending 6-issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham and artists Justiano, Ron Randall, and Walden Wong is collected! In this volume featuring Day of Vengeance #1-6, Action Comics #826, Adventures of Superman #639 and Superman #216, Superman and Captain Marvel face off against the evil of Eclipso! Meanwhile, Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he ends up aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress. Together with a ragtag team of magic-based heroes they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic...the Spectre! Featuring nearly every magical character of the DCU, Day of Vengeance may mark the end of magic as we know it.
224 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: THE BULLETEER #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Michael Bair.
The Seven Soldiers saga continues in a four-issue mini-series. Obsessed with the idea of becoming a famous super-hero and preserving his beautiful wife's youth, Professor Lance Harrower invents Smartskin -- a steel-hard living fiber which bonds with skin collagen. When his experiments go awry, Harrower is suffocated under a coating of steel skin. His wife Alix survives the horrific accident only to find herself an outcast and a freak. Now jobless, alone, and encased in super-hard, living metal, she is a truly reluctant super-human.
What happens when you get powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men but don't want them? Find out in "Ballistic: How the Bulleteer Began."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: FRANKENSTEIN #1
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Doug Mahnke.
A bizarre butterfly store opens its doors in a small American town. Pretty, popular teenagers are mysteriously transformed into self-loathing, awkward nerds. A boy with the power to see human thoughts becomes the unwitting vessel of an ancient curse, and deep beneath the sunny sidewalks, something stirs and wakes and opens ancient eyes.
Witness the triumphant return to the DCU of one of fiction's most enduring characters as Grant Morrison and Doug Mahnke introduce a steam-powered, gun-totin', Milton-quotin' Frankenstein monster you'll never forget! Meet time's executioner as he hunts down the impossible menaces that threaten humanity from beyond reality.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
TEEN TITANS #30
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Tony S. Daniel and Alquiza.
Part 1 of a 2-part story featuring the return of Brother Blood! As a result of the magic wars in Day of Vengeance, the barrier keeping Brother Blood trapped in hell is broken and he's back ... with some former Teen Titans! And just whose side is former Titan Lilith on? And isn't she dead?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
TEEN TITANS: THE FUTURE IS NOW TP
Written by Geoff Johns and Mark Waid, art by Mike McKone, Ivan Reis and Tom Grummett, cover by McKone.
Collects Teen Titans #16-23 and Titans/Legion Special #1! The Titans' weekends are usually a chance to get away from it all. But this time, they're really goneŠto the 31st century! And their return trip drops them off a mere 10 years into the future.
224 pages, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
SON OF VULCAN #6
Written by Scott Beatty, art and cover by Keron Grant.
The combustible conclusion finds Mikey Devante facing his final trial by fire! Outmatched and surrounded by monsters, Mikey makes a fateful decision with the legacy of the Vulcans hanging in the balance: Will Mikey go it alone as a kid sidekick without a superhero mentor, or can he just hang up his costume forever?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
VIGILANTE #3
Written by Bruce Jones, art by Ben Oliver, cover by Michael Golden.
Delve into the mind of a perfect killing machine and discover what led him to a life driven by a lust for violent justice as the exciting miniseries by Bruce Jones and Ben Oliver continues! With nothing to go on but a ³V² of blood as a clue, the police are left chasing a ghost. Can Dr. Powell help the Vigilante before he claims another life?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
WONDER WOMAN #223
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Rags Morales, cover by J.G. Jones.
As the events of Infinite Crisis heat up, Paradise Island comes under attack by OMACs! But even with Wonder Woman's help, the Amazons must make a fateful decisionŠ one that will change Diana's life, and mission, forever.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Nov. 30.
JOHNNY DC TITLES
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #15
Written by Bill Matheny, art Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty, cover by Dave McCaig.
The Riddler's come back to Gotham City with a plan to unmask Batman once and for all! It's a power struggle and a race against time, before Gotham City is shown the true face of The Batman.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 9.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #15
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Carlo Barberi and Walden Wong, cover by Carlo Barberi.
When gang members get hold of high-tech weapons, the Justice League is called in. But when one of those weapons is the atomic-powered Mr. Atom, it might not be that easy for the League to save the day!
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 2.
TEEN TITANS GO! #25
Written by J. Torres, art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker, cover by Sean Galloway.
Merry Christmas, Teen Titans Go! style! 'Tis the season of giving, but Billy Numerous keeps taking from stores and shoppers at the mall, so it's up to the Teen Titans to take him down like a Christmas tree in January.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 30.
TEEN TITANS: JAM-PACKED ACTION VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by various, production art cover.
By popular demand, the Teen Titans jump from the hit Cartoon Network show to their own volume of Jam-Packed Action! The stories included in Teen Titans Jam-Packed Action feature high-quality screen captures and text straight from the shows' scripts.
96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 19.
MAD KIDS #1
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
The debut issue of a brand-new magazine for kids 8-10 years old, featuring games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs -- plus the all new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr.
64 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
MAD #460
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.
You can't afford to miss this issue of MAD! It's the best one since last month! And there's no way a better issue will come along until next month!
48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #15
Written by Robbie Busch and Scott Cunningham, art by Robert Pope, Phil Moy, Scott Underwood, Angus Bungay, and Scott Roberts, cover by Robert Pope.
Ed is ed-xactly where Eddy doesn't want him-in a bodycast! How will Eddy and Edd keep their muscle in their schemes now? Plus, Grim is put on a special diet to get a little meat on his bones.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 23.
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #68
Written by Amy Keating Rogers, Sholly Fisch, Sean Carolan, Jennifer Moore, and John Rozum, art by Christopher Cook, Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Phil Moy.
They're baaaaaaaaaack! Those mischievous little duplicates of the Powerpuffs have returned with a new scheme for havoc. Will the girls figure it out before the Micros cause macro confusion? Plus, you too can draw the Powerpuff Girls.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 16.
LOONEY TUNES #132
Written by Sholly Fisch, Earl Kress and Scott Cunningham, art by Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzón, Scott McRae, and Ruben Torreiro, cover by David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo.
Attention, Duck Dodgers! You're due for inspection, so stand up straight and stop snoozing! And sneezing!
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 2.
SCOOBY-DOO #102
Written by John Rozum, art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Leo Batic, Pablo Zamboni, Scott McRae and Horacio Ottolini, cover by Joe Staton.
Tropical terror! The Mystery Inc. gang wants to know why a mysterious Lizard Man is plaguing innocent Amazonian researchers, but they may not be prepared for the answer.
32 pages, $2.25, in store on Nov. 9.
DC LIBRARY TITLES
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 17 HC
Written by Will Eisner, art and cover by Eisner.
Another volume of peak-period story-telling by the master! Volume 17 includes the classic "The Story of Gerhard Shnobble," Eisner's unique take on two stories by Poe and Bierce, and more. Reprinting Spirit sections from 7/4/48 - 12/26/48.
216 pages, $49.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC
Written by Wally Wood, Steve Skeates and others, art by Wally Wood, Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, Chic Stone and others Cover by Wood.
Collecting T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #15-20 with an introduction by Thunder Agents co-creator and writer Len Brown! The final volume of this classic reprint series features work by many of the giants of the Silver Age.
224 pages, $49.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
CMX TITLES
TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Hiwatari Saki.
Matsuyuki Takeru could not have anticipated the decidedly different turn his life has taken. After his mother's death, life continued at a reasonably normal pace -- he studied hard for exams, played fantasy role-playing games, even fell in love. But things began to change when he discovered a half-sister he didn't know about. A strange boy started appearing, claiming to be a warrior reborn who must fight an epic battle against forces of evil! When fantasy becomes reality, will every choice he makes affect the outcome?
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Narushima Yuri.
Carno continues his combat with the mysterious Jack the Ripper! The emergent magician's lust for battle allowed him to easily destroy this demon's disciple, but his lack of experience and formal training puts him at a grave disadvantage. The demon before him possesses a weapon far more powerful than any magic -- the mystery to Carno's vanished past and the truth about what really happened to his biological family.
200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
TESTAROTHO VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Sanbe Kei.
Converting heretics to the church of Arsenal is a difficult and sometimes deadly task, and Inquisitor Garrincha is the best Neo Arsen has to offer. It's no wonder the man has scores of enemies among non-believers and those faithful to his church. When an entire village of heretics is found dead, Garrincha and his entourage are brutally captured, and he's charged with the massacre. Now, freeing him and clearing his name is up to his fiercely loyal Rotho, led by the gun-slinging Leonedus -- but what if he doesn't make it in time?
172 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
TENJHO TENGE VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Oh! Great.
Bob and Nagi both survived their brutal beatings at the bowling alley from the Executive Committee Chairman Takayanagi Mitsuomi, making them living legends at Todo High. However, their newfound fame has every tough-guy lining up to take a crack at the indestructible duo. But Bob and Nagi have no time to waste with these subordinates -- next on the list is the Chairman's second in command: Tawara, the Committee's consigliere.
232 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
MUSASHI #9 VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Takahashi Miyuki.
Shingo's rush to protect Akiho has only led to their capture by the terrorists after the ICBM launch codes. Now Shinozuka Kou and Agent Seven must board the terrorists' battleship and make their way through a maze of high-tech security to find the prisoners. But when Number Nine is forced to choose between the life of her friend Shingo and the safety of the world, which will she pick?
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
GALS! VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Fujii Mihona.
Ran and her Gal pals ring in the New Year, a year that will prove to be full of fun and games as well as change and pain. After Miyu's mother refuses to pay her high school tuition, Miyu and the perpetually poor Ran try to find part-time jobs. Even as the Gals are about to enter their second year of high school, they face the possibility of being split up.
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
SWAN VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Ariyoshi Kyoko.
The beloved classic manga continues. When the legendary Dame Margaret Fonteyn encourages Masumi to be herself and express her inner strength through dancing, Masumi gains the hope and confidence she needs to rise to her next challenge. In Russia, Masumi will audition for the lead role in a special performance, but she will be competing against Russia's own prodigy, Larissa Maximova. Will Masumi use Margaret Fonteyn's advice, or be defeated by Larissa's perfect skills?
192 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
WILDSTORM TITLES
CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #2
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sandra Hope, cover by J.G. Jones.
The explosive miniseries bringing Captain Atom to the WildStorm Universe continues. As Captain Atom tries to figure out where he is, the Wildcats gather to uncover the true fate of their fallen comrade Void. Was Captain Atom responsible for her death, or will he be instrumental in bringing her back to life? The clock is ticking, and Captain Atom may hold the fate of the WildStorm Universe in his hands.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
ALBION #5
Plotted by Alan Moore, written by Leah Moore and John Reppion, art by Shane Oakley and George Freeman, cover by Dave Gibbons.
Our heroes (or are they?) have made it to the Castle. Inside, the Brain is still predicting disaster...and when Robot Archie attacks, he's proved right! But where are Penny, Danny and Charlie Love? Could there be more trouble than even the Brain is expecting?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEVIN #4
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Carlos Ezquerra, cover by Glenn Fabry.
Kev sets out to rescue the imprisoned Midnighter, but is he prepared for the ultimate horror that awaits him? Our hero finds himself in a duel to the death with the one opponent he wasn't expecting. May the best man win...which means Kev's got serious problems!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #1
Written by Andy Hartnell, art by Nick Bradshaw, cover by J. Scott Campbell.
When a powerful and mysterious Native American artifact is stolen, Danger Girls Abbey Chase and Sydney Savage go undercover and burn rubber to infiltrate an all-girl biker gang! From the black hills of Sturgis to the white sands of Daytona Beach, Abbey and Sydney take a wild ride into the dangerous world of espionage, motorcycles and black magic! With this many twists and turns in the road ahead, can the Danger Girls solve the mystery in time? Join us in this full-throttle tale of action and adventure that only your favorite sexy super-spies can deliver.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
DESOLATION JONES #4
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.
Hired to find a stolen box of illicit movies, Michael Jones is finding himself adrift in the seedy underground of Los Angeles. But he must be getting close to the truth, because people keep beating him up.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
EX MACHINA #17
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris and Tom Feister, cover by Harris.
A daring new storyline begins in this perfect jumping-on point for the multiple Eisner-winning series! The year is 2003, and the U.S. is on the brink of war with Iraq. Mayor Hundred must deal with violent demonstrators on both sides, or risk a battle on the homefront.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
MAJESTIC #11
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Georges Jeanty and Trevor Scott, cover by Neil Googe.
Majestic, Zealot and the cyborg Desmond have uncovered a device that could change the face of the world -- literally! But it contains shocking secrets about the origins of the Kherubim race, and it's about to fall into the hands of an enemy they never thought they'd see again.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
OCEAN TP
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, cover by Michael Golden.
Collecting the mini-series. Lying beneath Europa's half-mile-thick mantle of shear ice is the only ocean in the solar system not on Earth. And within those cold waters could rest the key to life on Earth -- and quite possibly its extinction!
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
SILENT DRAGON #5
Written by Andy Diggle, art by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan, cover by Yu.
The Regime springs its ultimate trap to destroy the Yakuza once and for all! But as civil war rages across future Tokyo, Reizo abandons both his Yakuza and Regime masters in a desperate attempt to save his lover from Hideaki's impregnable fortress...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE WINTER MEN #4
Written by Brett Lewis, art and cover by John Paul Leon.
Kris and Nikki uncover more clues about the fabled heroes as they investigate the so-called Boy Scouts and their operation. And could Kris's old team, Red 11, have a connection to the Winter Men? Will the secrets of the Winter Men be revealed?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
ROBOTECH: PRELUDE TO THE SHADOW CHRONICLES #3
Written by Tommy Yune, Jason Waltrip and John Waltrip, art and cover by Omar Dogan and Udon Studios.
The legendary Robotech saga continues! As the SDF-3 undergoes the final stages of its reconstruction at Space Station Liberty, Admiral Rick Hunter himself makes preparations to pursue the treacherous General Edwards. Will Janice and Doctor Lang be able to reverse-engineer the Shadow Technology in time to save the Robotech Expedition? And what of Captain Grant's assault on the Invid Homeworld?
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 16.
WILDCATS: NEMESIS #3
Written by Robbie Morrison, art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt Banning, cover by Caldwell and Banning.
Nemesis is in a fight to the death with a battalion of Daemonites when unexpected aid arrives...but can they protect themselves and the child Kara simultaneously? And the millennium-old betrayal is at last revealed -- but it's not what anyone expects.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
WRAITHBORN #3
Written by Joe Benitez and Marcia Chen, art and covers by Benitez and Joe Weems.
The Hounds of Brijit have found Melanie, but she doesn't know that she has powers, much less how to use them! How will she escape? Plus, a mysterious stranger shows up, but is he friend or foe?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
ABC A-Z: GREYSHIRT AND COBWEB
Written by Steve Moore and Peter Hogan, art by Melinda Gebbie and Rick Veitch, cover by Terry Dodson.
The second in the ABC A-Z set of books, filled with page after page of material guaranteed to satisfy new and long-time ABC fans everywhere! ABC A-Z: Greyshirt & Cobweb explores the world of Indigo City's man of mystery and revealsthrough the sultry eyes of the enticing adventuress just how steamy crime fighting can be.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #4
Written by Paul Di Filippo, art and cover by Jerry Ordway.
As the Hell Ditch Pilgrim once again materializes high in the skies of Neopolis, terrorizing the populace, Toybox is devastated to learn the truth about her boyfriend. Meanwhile, things heat up for Jack Phantom and Panthalassa.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 16.
SMAX TP
Written by Alan Moore, art by Zander Cannon and Andrew Currie, cover by Cannon.
Collecting the acclaimed 5-issue miniseries written by Alan Moore that featured the return of Top 10's Smax the Dragon Killer! What happens when Jeff Smax and Toybox return to Smax's homeworld? One thing's for sure -- it won't be pretty.
136 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
VERTIGO TITLES
DMZ #1
Written by Brian Wood. art and cover by Wood and Riccardo Burchielli.
A new monthly series about the ultimate embedded war journalist trapped in a most unlikely war zone: the streets of New York City.
In the near future, America's worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes it way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand -- Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ.
Matty Roth, a naïve young man and aspiring photojournalist, lands a dream gig following a veteran war journalist into the heart of the DMZ. Things soon go terribly wrong and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he's only seen on television. There, he is faced with a choice: try to find a way off the island, or make his career with an assignment most journalists would kill for. But can he survive in a war zone long enough to report the truth?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
100 BULLETS #66
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.
Victor, Lono and Loop keep on truckin' on a road trip in search of revenge. As more members of The Trust are violently eliminated, it's clear that these three are a team not to be messed with. But which one has intentions all his own?
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Nov. 9.
FABLES #43
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by James Jean.
Part 2 of the 4-part "Arabian Nights (and Days)." The arrival of the Arabian Nights Fables have plunged Fabletown into a culture clash of dire proportions. Can Prince Charming's secret weapon -- a Fables character we haven't seen in some time -- diffuse the situation before much blood is spilled?
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Nov. 16.
HELLBLAZER #214
Written by Mike Carey, art by Leonardo Manco, cover by Tim Bradstreet.
Part 1 of the 2-part "R.S.V.P." John Constantine's back in London to see some old friends, only to realize all his friends are dead (or worse). After a less-than-memorable encounter with one of his last living mates, Constantine realizes he has an addiction to the black arts, and sets out to kick his habit. But what does a mysterious "magic convention" have to do with his decision?
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Nov. 16.
THE FOUNTAIN HC
Written by Darren Aronofsky, adapted by Kent Williams, art and cover by Williams.
Darren Aronofsky proved himself a filmmaker to watch with his provocative debut, Pi. His follow-up, Requiem for a Dream, continued the accolades, receiving Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. His latest accomplishment, however, comes straight to comics in the form of The Fountain, a gorgeously painted, oversized original graphic novel about the timeless truths of life, love and death.
Working with acclaimed painter Kent Williams, The Fountain crisscrosses through three distinct time periods: 1535, during an ancient Mayan war; the present day, following one doctor's desperate search for the cure for cancer; and the far future through the vast exotic reaches of space. Interweaving these three periods, The Fountain follows Tomas -- warrior, doctor, explorer -- as he feverishly tries to beat death and prolong the life of the woman he loves.
A story so grand, one medium couldn't contain it, Aronofsky's feature film version of The Fountain will be released by New Regency and Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman (X-Men, Van Helsing, The Boy from Oz) and acclaimed actress Rachel Weisz (Constantine, The Mummy, the upcoming The Constant Gardener). But before he did, the filmmaker wanted The Fountain to be realized the unique storytelling power and artistic beauty of the graphic novel. Together, Aronofsky and Williams deliver what might be considered the ultimate director's cut. This deluxe volume also features an afterword by Aronofsky. A softcover edition will be solicited in conjuction with the film's release.
176 pages, $39.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
THE LOSERS #30
Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Jock.
"Endgame" continues as the Losers take the fight to Max's door. Now, after all these years, the Losers are getting their payback against the man who destroyed their lives, but none of them are prepared for Max's greatest secret. Their surprise will cost them dearly...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
THE LOSERS: CLOSE QUARTERS TP
Written by Andy Diggle, art by Ben Oliver and Jock, cover by Jock
The fourth volume of Vertigos explosive espionage thriller The Losers collecting issues #20-25 of the hit series. An unpleasant but informative reunion with the traitor Roque in the Company-created bank Cayman Credit Internationale then leads them to a cargo ship just off the Azores -- and a discovery that raises the stakes higher than anyone could have guessed.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
LUCIFER #68
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly, cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
"Morningstar," Part 5 of 6. The throne of God is shattered, the Silver City has fallen, and Lucifer fights on alone in the wreckage. If there's still a way to save the rest of Creation, then it depends on half-angel Elaine Belloc, who's been summoned before a higher tribunal than she ever imagined possible.
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Nov. 23.
LOVELESS #2
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Marcelo Frusin.
The gritty new Western miniseries by the incomparable team of Brian Azzarello and Marcelo Frusin continues. With the gunsmoke from the last issue still lingering in the air, Wes Cutter is once again confronted by those out for his blood. Meanwhile, Wes's wife Ruth slowly comes to terms with her own horrifying past as she desperately clings to the future Wes promises her.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
SWAMP THING #21
Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Enrique Breccia, cover by Eric Powell.
Kicking off a new storyline, "The Bleeding Raconteur," plus the debut of a new cover artist, Eisner-Award winner Eric Powell. In the fallout of the "Healing the Breach" story arc, we return to the Louisiana Bayou to meet William, an irrepressible Cajun storyteller who unwittingly unleashes the nightmarish characters featured in his tales. Once again, it's up to the Swamp Thing to chase them back into folklore, but when he recognizes a familiar face among the myths, he may be reluctant to do so.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 2.
NEIL GAIMAN'S NEVERWHERE #5
Written by Mike Carey, consulting by Neil Gaiman, art and cover by Glenn Fabry.
The Earl sends Richard and Door in search of the Angelus, which could provide the key to the mystery of who murdered Door's family. Their search brings Richard back into London Above, where he meets a familiar face, even if no one there recognizes his. Meanwhile, the Marquis goes solo on a mission that could cost him his life when he saunters into the lair of sardonic assassins Croup and Vandemar.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 30.
Y: THE LAST MAN #39
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale.
The startling conclusion to the 3-part "Paper Dolls" storyline! Love is in the air as two cast members make the connection, and Yorick continues his desperate search for his fiancée Beth. But when 355 risks her life to stop a tabloid journalist from exposing Y to the world, could it put the kibosh on cupid?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 9.
Y: THE LAST MAN -- GIRL ON GIRL TP
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Goran Sudzuka, Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale.
The saga of Yorick Brown, the last man on Earth, continues in the sixth volume collecting issues #32-36 of the hit Vertigo series. Yorick, Agent 355 and Dr. Mann ship out across the Pacific to Japan in pursuit of Yorick's stolen monkey Ampersand, whose innards may hold the key to mankind's future.
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Nov. 23.
