DETECTIVE
COMICS #784
Written by Ed Brubaker and Judd Winick; art by Patrick Zircher,
Aaron Sowd, and Cliff Chiang; cover by Tim Sale
“Made
of Wood,” Part 1 of 3, guest-starring JSA’s Golden Age Green Lantern
Alan Scott! A serial killer has scrawled an eerily familiar
message on the statue of the city’s most hallowed Golden Age hero…but
to what demonic place will the trail lead? Only one light can illuminate
the diabolical destination — that of the Green Lantern! Plus, a
back-up story by Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW) and Cliff Chiang (BEWARE
THE CREEPER) that features the return of Josie Mac, who gets transferred
to the pages of GOTHAM CENTRAL!
July 2 :: 40
pages :: $2.75
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BATMAN:
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #169
Written by Tom Peyer; art and cover by Tony Harris
Part
1 of “Irresistible,” a 3-part story arc by Tom Peyer (LEGION OF
SUPER-HEROES, HOURMAN) and Tony Harris (JSA: THE UNHOLY THREE, STARMAN)!
Frank Sharp wasn't blessed with good looks…in fact, he's probably
one of the ugliest men alive. Fortunately, nature balanced that
by giving him the unique ability to make people do whatever he wants,
just by shaking their hands. Frank uses his gift to work his way
through Gotham’s worlds of politics and crime…but how long will
it be before Batman comes calling?
July 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #43
Written by Scott Beatty and John Ostrander; art by Dave Ross, John
Floyd and Philip Bond; cover by Brian Bolland
A new arc begins,
as events in the present force Bruce Wayne and Barbara Gordon to
reflect on the short life of Jason Todd, the second Robin. Thrill
to an untold tale of the original Batgirl and that era's Robin in
a story that brings new details and perspective to the Jason Todd
tragedy, plus learn about a pivotal event in Batman's life which
may cost him dearly in the present! And in the black-and-white backup,
“Snap,” rival paparazzi vie for a coveted shot of the Batman. But
will their fierce competition for a scoop have lethal repercussions?
July 16 ::
40 pages :: $2.75
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BATMAN
#617
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
With
just three issues to go, the mystery of “Hush” deepens!
For months, the relationship between Batman and Catwoman has been
heating up. Everyone seems happy about it, except for Robin, the
Boy Wonder! Robin's got some issues with Catwoman and the secrets
she knows. Does Batman's young partner have the stuff to take out
Catwoman? Or will the Cat swallow the little bird? It all leads
up to Batman making the most startling discovery of all…and here’s
a hint: The story is titled "The Grave!" For more information,
see the feature article.
July 30 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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ARKHAM
ASYLUM: LIVING HELL #3
Written by Dan Slott; art by Ryan Sook and Jim Royal; painted cover
by Eric Powell
Humphry Dumpler
had a bad life. Humphry Dumpler caused lots of strife. With all
the destruction and mechanical mayhem, can Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)
put everything back together again? It's the shocking origin of
Arkham's most well-behaved inmate!
July 2 :: 32
pages :: (3 of 6) $2.50
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BATGIRL
#42
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Adrian Sibar and Andy Owens; cover
by James Jean
The
all-new, all-diabolical Dr. Death debuts! A scientist who
studies murder in all its most painful and hideous manifestations
puts his new formula for chemical terror on the auction block in
Gotham City! Can Batman and Batgirl find the auction in time to
prevent the sickest minds in the world from laying their hands on
“Death in a Bottle?” Featuring a cover by FABLES’ James Jean!
July 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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BATGIRL:
DEATH WISH TP
Written by Kelley Puckett and Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Damion
Scott and Robert Campanella
Collecting
BATGIRL #17-20, 22, 23, and 25! Batgirl fights the good
fight in a fistful of adventures guest-starring Batman, Robin and
Spoiler! For more information, see the feature
article.
July 30 ::
176 pages :: $14.95
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BATGIRL:
A KNIGHT ALONE TP — relist
Written by Kelley Puckett; art by Damion Scott, Coy Turnbull, Robert
Campanella, Dan Davis, and John Lowe; cover by Scott and Campanella
Reoffered to
coincide with BATGIRL: DEATH WISH TP, this second collection of
BATGIRL reprints issues #7-11, 13, and 14. Batgirl’s powers have
gone haywire, and Lady Shiva’s looking for a fight!
July 30 ::
160 pages ::$12.95
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BATGIRL:
YEAR ONE #8 (of 9)
Written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Marcos
Martin and Alvaro Lopez
The
miniseries nears its thrilling conclusion! Ah…a night out
for Batgirl and Robin. Dinner and a movie? Flowers and whispered
sweet nothings? Meaningful sidelong gazes? Nah. How about a runaway
subway train, a hostage situation and the super-powered maniac called
Blockbuster?
July 16 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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BATMAN
ADVENTURES #4
Written by Ty Templeton and Dan Slott; art by Rick Burchett, Templeton,
and Terry Beatty; cover by Bruce Timm
Featuring
two exciting tales of the Dark Knight! Batman confronts
an old foe — Ra’s Al Ghul — in a very old place: Easter Island!
Plus, in the back-up story, see the World’s Greatest Detective squeeze
info out of a bad guy in a scary but scientific way!
July 16 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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BATMAN:
THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC
Written by Bill Finger and Don Cameron, art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson,
George Roussos, Jack Burnley and various; cover by Robinson
The
latest hardcover collection of Batman’s Golden Age adventures!
Collecting BATMAN #13-16 from 1942-1943, featuring the very first
appearance of Bruce Wayne’s faithful butler Alfred! The Batman and
his trusty sidekick Robin once again face off against the Joker,
Catwoman, and the Penguin! For more information, see the feature
article.
July 30 ::
224 pages :: $49.95
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BATMAN:
NEVERMORE #4 (of 5)
Written by Len Wein; art by Guy Davis; painted cover by Bernie Wrightson
ELSEWORLDS.
Edgar Allan Poe’s investigations into the Raven Murders have brought
him closer to madness than he could have ever imagined. With the
body count rising, The Batman and Poe learn the killer has marked
them for death!
July 2 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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BIRDS
OF PREY #57
Written by Gail Simone; art and cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei
The
new creative team of Gail Simone, Ed Benes and Alex Lei puts the
Birds through their paces! Black Canary, seriously injured
in last issue's ambush, is used as leverage in a contest of wills
between Oracle and the brilliant extortionist, Savant. Backed into
a corner and faced with the demand to turn over her secret files
on everyone — including Bruce Wayne — Babs reluctantly calls for
help from a person she trusts only slightly more than Savant himself:
the Huntress!
July 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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CATWOMAN
#21
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Cameron Stewart
Selina and
Holly continue their no-rules, no-holds-barred road trip with a
stopover in Keystone City! It's supposed to be a simple vacation,
until a certain member of The Flash's Rogue’s Gallery blackmails
Selina into helping him pull off a major score. And with Captain
Cold on one side and the law on the other, how can our feline fatale
escape unscathed?
July 30 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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CATWOMAN:
SELINA’S BIG SCORE SC
Written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke; pinups by Mike Allred,
Shane Glines, Jaime Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Kevin
Nowlan, Steranko, and Daniel Torres; painted cover by Cooke
The acclaimed
hardcover that earned a 10-out-of-10 rating on TheFourthRail.com
returns in a gorgeous softcover edition! This tale takes place just
prior to CATWOMAN #1, as Selina is presumed dead and desperate for
cash. Can her assembled crew of thieves pull off one big heist?
For more information, see the feature
article.
July 16 ::
96 pages :: $17.95
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CATWOMAN:
THE DARK END OF THE STREET TP — relist
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Darwyn Cooke and Mike Allred; cover
by Cooke
Reoffered to
coincide with CATWOMAN: SELINA’S BIG SCORE SC, this trade paperback
collects the first four issues of the hit CATWOMAN series, plus
the lead-in backup tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762! Last seen
at death’s door, Selina Kyle — Catwoman — has disappeared and is
presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw
the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley!
July 16 ::
136 pages :: $12.95
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GOTHAM
CENTRAL #9
Written by Greg Rucka; art and cover by Michael Lark
“Half
a Life,” Part 4 of 5! Renee Montoya finds herself behind
bars and out of options until an old admirer comes to her temporary
rescue. But the disgrace she's suffered is nothing compared to the
horror she's about to face, as the true manipulator behind her fall
from grace reveals himself in devastating fashion! Meanwhile, Crispus
Allen finds himself with a new partner, as Josie Mac joins the cast
of GOTHAM CENTRAL! Could she be the one person who can save Montoya
before her hidden stalker's revenge is complete? Be sure to check
out the GOTHAM CENTRAL back-up story in DETECTIVE COMICS #784!
July 16 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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HARLEY
QUINN #34
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art and cover by Mike Huddleston and
Troy Nixey
Harley Quinn
ain’t exactly the loving, nurturing type. She’s more the stab-you-and-pick-your-pocket-before-you-hit-the-floor
type. So why is she feeding and protecting an orphaned 11-year-old
girl? And why not, when Harley’s after a score worth $500,000? Can
she keep the kid away from the bounty hunters hot on her trail?
July 2 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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HARLEY
& IVY: LOVE ON THE LAM — relist
Written by Judd Winick; painted art and cover by Joe Chiodo
Reoffered to
coincide with THE HARLEY QUINN STATUE (offered in Previews
Volume XIII #1). Before Harley Quinn got her own monthly series,
she teamed up with Poison Ivy for an unforgettable night on the
town filled with wacky hijinx and unfortunate scenarios. These two
ladies of Gotham are lovingly brought to life by writer Judd Winick
(GREEN LANTERN, OUTSIDERS) and painter Joe Chiodo (DANGER GIRL SPECIAL,
The Mechanic).
July 2 :: 48
pages :: $5.95
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NIGHTWING
#83
Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang;
cover by J.H. Williams III
Amy knows Dick
Grayson’s secret…but what will she do with that information? Will
she turn her former partner in to the Blüdhaven P.D.? Will
she turn a blind eye to his nocturnal activities? Whatever the outcome,
Dick’s life will never be the same! Meanwhile, Nightwing tries to
solve the murder of Chief Redhorn, but sometimes an investigation
uncovers answers better left hidden…
July 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.25
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ROBIN
#116
Written by Jon Lewis; art by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy; cover
by Jo Chen
A new
phase in Robin's life is about to begin! A very special
day for Tim Drake turns terrifying when it becomes apparent one
of his enemies has learned his identity and is striking back! Even
Batman can't decipher the true mystery behind this apparent first
volley against Robin, and it's not until the Teen Wonder unravels
the puzzle that the devastating truth becomes clear!
July 23 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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SUPERMAN
& BATMAN: GENERATIONS III #7 (of 12)
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne
ELSEWORLDS.
In the 26th century, Superman returns to Earth after 500
years of exile…but what he finds is a world he barely recognizes!
Who is the mysterious Superwoman who looks so much like his long-lost
Lois? And how did the attacking Parademons become so powerful? The
answers are revealed in a 2-part story!
July 9 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER
WOMAN: TRINITY #2 (of 3)
Written and illustrated by Matt Wagner; cover by Wagner
Matt
Wagner’s (Grendel, Mage) tale of Superman and
Batman’s first encounter with Wonder Woman continues! Superman
pursues a nuclear threat as the Purge comes to Gotham, and the villain's
plot to bring about global chaos creeps closer to fruition! Wonder
Woman finds herself alone against the twisted fury of Bizarro! And
can Batman find a rogue missile in time to avert catastrophe in
the city he has sworn to protect?
July 30 ::
64 pages :: $6.95
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