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Batman - July 2003


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Click For Larger ImageDETECTIVE 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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Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: 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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Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: 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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Click For Larger ImageBATMAN #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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Click For Larger ImageARKHAM 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


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL #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


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL: 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


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL: 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


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL: 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


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN 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


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: 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


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: 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


Click For Larger ImageBIRDS 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


Click For Larger ImageCATWOMAN #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


Click For Larger ImageCATWOMAN: 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


Click For Larger ImageCATWOMAN: 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


Click For Larger ImageGOTHAM 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


Click For Larger ImageHARLEY 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


Click For Larger ImageHARLEY & 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


Click For Larger ImageNIGHTWING #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


Click For Larger ImageROBIN #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


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN & 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


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN/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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