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Batman/Superman - September 2003


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Click For Larger ImageDETECTIVE COMICS #786
Written by Ed Brubaker and Rick Spears; art by Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd and Rob G.; cover by Tim Sale

The conclusion of “Made of Wood” throws Batman and the JSA’s Green Lantern Alan Scott into a race against time to save James Gordon from a homicidal maniac! And in the back-up — “The Dogcatcher,” Part 2 of 4, by Rick Spears and Rob G. (Teenagers From Mars) — an unfortunate city worker happens upon the Joker’s lost pooch!

September 3 :: 40 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #171
Written by Tom Peyer; art by Tony Harris and Wade von Grawbadger; cover by Harris

The 3-part “Irresistible” concludes with a bang! After Bruce Wayne's manipulated suicide attempt, Batman finally uncovers the secret of Frank Sharp's power. But can Batman break through Sharp’s mind-controlled police escort before Sharp flees Gotham for good?

September 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #45
Written by Scott Beatty and Kimo Temperance; art by Dave Ross, John Floyd and Nathan Fox; cover by Brian Bolland

“Knights Passed” ends with a bang as Man-Bat enters the picture! But what does he want, and why is shredding Batman part of the answer? Meanwhile, the people closest to Bruce Wayne find themselves targeted by someone who wants the truth about the death of Jason Todd. Plus, in the black-and-white backup, a tale of action, adventure…and babysitting? Batman hunts down a band of crooks in a warehouse and finds an infant. Fisticuffs and teething collide as the Dark Knight must rescue the hapless tot!

September 17 :: 40 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN #619
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and covers by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part “Hush” story arc that has thrilled critics and fans alike, featuring two astounding variant triple-gatefold covers! Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers featuring Batman allies (50%) and Batman villains (50%).

September 24 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN #619 STANDARD EDITION
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and covers by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

The much-anticipated conclusion to “Hush,” featuring a single-panel section of the Batman allies cover art! Featuring every page of action you’ve waited 12 months for, as all the secrets of “Hush” are revealed! For more information, see the feature article.

September 24 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL #5 (of 6)
Written by Dan Slott; art by Ryan Sook and Wade von Grawbadger; painted cover by Eric Powell

As if rioting super-villains weren’t bad enough, Arkham Asylum now has a new, deadlier menace to contend with. With demons picking off both guards and inmates, it’s time to bring in an expert: Jason Blood!

September 3 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL #44
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Adrian Sibar and Andy Owens; painted cover by James Jean

Batman and Batgirl must team up with Black Wind to take out Dr. Death before Death can unleash a genocidal weapon on the innocents of Tarakstan!

September 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN ADVENTURES #6
Written by Dan Slott and Ty Templeton; art by Rich Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Kelsey Shannon

Batman’s out to bust the various rackets of the gangster named Black Mask…but he’s playing with fire when he goes after the Mask’s pet arsonist: Firefly!

September 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE VOL. 3 TP
Written by Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Kelley Puckett, Devin Grayson, and Geoff Johns; art by Steve Leiber, Scott McDaniel, Rich Burchett, Roger Robinson, Damion Scott and various; cover by McDaniel

Bruce Wayne has been cleared of killing Vesper Fairchild and David Cain has been taken into custody, but the story doesn’t end there! This concluding volume wraps up the best-selling storyline, reprinting DETECTIVE COMICS #773-775, BATMAN #606-607 and BATGIRL #33, with closing remarks by writers Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker, all under a new cover by Scott McDaniel. For more information, see the feature article.

September 10 :: 176 pages :: $12.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE VOL. 2 TP — relist
Written by Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson and Ed Brubaker; art by Steve Lieber, Scott McDaniel, Sergio Cariello, Roger Robinson, and various; cover by Scott McDaniel

Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — FUGITIVE VOL. 3 TP, this volume collects the stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #768-772, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #31 and BATMAN #605. Batman’s allies decide he’s been framed for the murder of Vesper Fairchild. Now the Dark Knight must find out who did it — and why!

September 10 :: 176 pages :: $12.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #2 (of 9)
Written by Greg Rucka; art and cover by Klaus Janson

The ultimate story of morality and mortality continues! Ra's al Ghul faces off against Batman on the Dark Knight's home turf, and he's come to make a serious accusation. Meanwhile, the mysterious and deadly Nyssa begins the latest phase of her private war against Ra's.

September 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2 TP
Written by Chris Claremont, Paul Dini, Kelley Puckett, Steven T. Seagle, Ty Templeton, John Arcudi, Brian Azzarello, Alan Brennert, John Byrne, Howard Chaykin, Warren Ellis, Harlan Ellison, Alan Grant, Dave Gibbons, Bob Kanigher, Paul Levitz, Tom Peyer, Paul Pope, and Walter Simonson; art by Alex Ross, Steve Rude, Tim Sale, Marie Severin, Daniel Torres, Kyle Baker, Jordi Bernet, Enrique Breccia, John Buscema, Byrne, Gene Colan, Ronnie Del Carmen, José Luis García-López, Gibbons, Gene Ha, Jim Lee, John Paul Leon, Pope, Eduardo Risso, Paul Rivoche, Tony Salmons, Mark Buckingham, and Tom Palmer; cover by Mike Mignola

Collecting the first sixteen Batman backups from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS plus 40 pages of material commissioned for the hardcover in a softcover edition! Get a healthy dose of noir-flavored short stories featuring the Dark Knight — written and drawn by a stellar lineup of creators! For more information, see the feature article.

September 17 :: B&W : 176 pages :: 7 1/2” x 11 1/4” :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE TP — relist
Written by Brian Bolland, Howard Chaykin, Chuck Dixon, Neil Gaiman, Archie Goodwin, Joe Kubert, Dennis O’Neil, Walter Simonson, Matt Wagner, and various; art by Simon Bisley, Bolland, Chaykin, Richard Corben, Kubert, Kevin Nowlan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Simonson, Brian Stelfreeze, Bruce Timm, Wagner, and various; cover by Alex Toth

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume Two TP, this oversized trade paperback collects the Eisner Award-winning anthology featuring short stories of Batman in stark black-and-white art.

September 17 :: B&W :: 232 pages :: 7 1/2” x 11 1/4” :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: HUSH HC — relist
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN STATUE (seen in DC Direct for September), the most-talked about story of the year, collected in one volume! Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this hardcover features the first arc of Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee & Scott Williams’ acclaimed “Hush,” including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! Plus, four brand-new pages and two pages previously seen exclusively on www.dccomics.com.

September 3 :: 128 pages :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: TENSES #2 (of 2)
Written by Joe Casey; art by Cully Hamner and Dexter Vines; cover by Hamner

Concluding the spine-tingling story set during Batman’s first year! The Dark Knight’s hunt for an insane serial killer with precognition reaches a fever pitch as the madman’s visions hearken rampant death and destruction across Gotham City!

September 24 :: 64 pages :: Prestige Format :: $6.95


Click For Larger ImageBIRDS OF PREY #59
Written by Gail Simone; art and cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei

Master extortionist Savant has pushed Oracle's courage and Canary's will to their very limits! Now Babs reluctantly recruits the Huntress, while Dinah must make a sacrifice that leaves her more vulnerable than ever. Their final confrontation with the man who knows their weaknesses will have repercussions for months to come!

September 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageCATWOMAN #23
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Cameron Stewart

Catwoman’s “Wild Ride” continues with a stopover in a familiar locale: Opal City! But danger is everywhere as the mysterious Arabian ninjas who plagued Selina back in Keystone City catch up with her and Holly!

September 24 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageGOTHAM CENTRAL #11
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Brian Hurtt; cover by Michael Lark

Featuring guest art by Queen & Country’s Brian Hurtt! The tension of “Half a Life” breaks with an issue focusing on Stacy, the only person in Gotham allowed to activate the famed Bat-signal. This “day in the life” story of the Major Crimes Unit told through the eyes of their only civilian reveals that what seems like a great day job may be having adverse effects on her personal life, in ways she never thought possible.

September 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageHARLEY QUINN #36
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art and cover by Mike Huddleston and Troy Nixey

"Behind Blue Eyes" Part 4 of 5. At last, the truth is revealed about Amanda's parents: why they hid valuable information with her, and how to retrieve it. But knowledge isn't always power, and Harley is running out of options as she struggles to keep herself and her unlikely ward alive!

September 3 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageNIGHTWING #85
Written by Devin Grayson; art by Mike Lilly and Jesse Delperdang; cover by J.H. Williams III

Somebody has to take the rap for the murder of Chief Redhorn. Will it be Tarantula or Nite-Wing? One thing’s for certain: Neither is going down without a fight!

September 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageROBIN #118
Written by Jon Lewis; art by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Jo Chen

The storyline that redefines Robin's role continues! Burdened with a horrible secret and certain there’s a traitor within the Bat-group, Robin nears his breaking point. And while his investigation into the traitor's identity produces a possible lead, Robin finds himself being stalked!

September 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageACTION COMICS #807
Written by Joe Kelly; art by Pascual Ferry and Cam Smith; cover by Ferry

The “Supergirls” story arc continues! Mia, the Supergirl from SUPERMAN, joins the fight along with Natasha Irons and Girl 13. The trio sets out to stop a mysterious assailant who has delivered a near-fatal blow to Superman. And in the middle of it all, a blackout hits Metropolis!

September 3 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #620
Written by Joe Casey; art by Derec Aucoin; cover by Kevin Nowlan

Who is the Candidate and why does someone want him dead? Lois and Clark are determined to find out! Meanwhile, the sun is being eaten and the world is becoming a much colder place. What can Superman do against a cannibal planet?

September 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN #197
Written by Steven T. Seagle; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens

A deaf Superman is getting sicker by the minute. Will Supergirl find the real cause of his malady? Plus, an appearance by Krypto!

September 24 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN/BATMAN #2
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines

Teaming DC’s two mightiest heroes in one action-packed monthly book! Badly injured, Superman and Batman must make it back to the Batcave, where they confront the most unexpected guest-star of the year! Plus, Lex Luthor makes a startling announcement that will have an impact on the lives of both heroes!

September 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET FILES 2003
Written by Geoff Johns, Jeremy Johns, Jeph Loeb, and Mark Waid; art by Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, Ed McGuinness, Scott McDaniel, Marc Campos, and Pascual Ferry; cover by McGuinness

Discover the secrets of DC's heaviest hitters in an explosive special tied directly into their new ongoing series' first storyline! In a lead story by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, an unexpected champion plays a decisive role in the super-powered war on terror — but how will the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight respond to him? Plus: a surprising look at Luthor as "man of the people" written by Mark Waid; another thrilling take from the creators of SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale; and profiles of the SUPERMAN/BATMAN cast by Ed McGuinness, Scott McDaniel, and Pascual Ferry!

September 3 :: 48 pages :: $4.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #3 (of 12)
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan

Continuing the bold reimagining of Superman's origins! Learn where Superman's costume came from, and why Pa Kent was dead set against it!

September 3 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: BLOOD OF MY ANCESTORS
Written by Steven Grant and Gil Kane; art by Kane, John Buscema and Kevin Nowlan; cover by Buscema and Nowlan

ELSEWORLDS. The final work of legendary artists Gil Kane and John Buscema pits Superman against a strange alien menace that devours memories! The Man of Steel’s memories hearken back to an era where the House of El began, but can Superman’s earliest ancestor defy the great god Rao and restore order to Krypton? For more information, see the feature article.

September 10 :: 64 pages :: Prestige Format :: $6.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM TP
Written by Dan Jurgens; art and cover by Jurgens and Bill Sienkiewicz

Collecting the 4-issue miniseries revisiting the behemoth who killed the Man of Steel! On the anniversary of Superman's death, someone is following Doomsday's cross-country path…and murdering people along the way! For more information, see the feature article.

September 24 :: 96 pages :: $9.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY SC
Written by Stuart Immonen; painted art by Immonen, line art and cover by Immonen and José Marzan, Jr.

Superman and Lois Lane must save the world from the deranged and super-powerful son of the former Mrs. Lex Luthor in a stunning softcover edition of the original graphic novel written and illustrated by Stuart Immonen. For more information, see the feature article.

September 3 :: 96 pages :: $17.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #8 (of 12)
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Teddy Kristiansen; cover by Ashley Wood

New artist Teddy Kristiansen continues to bring his vision to METROPOLIS! It’s a blackout in Metropolis! And when Lena vacates the Tech, who's going to fill the vital role of controlling the city?

September 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS III #9 (of 12)
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne

ELSEWORLDS. As an incredible battle rages in the 27th century, a wounded parademon staggers through the woods. An elderly blind woman offers him shelter in exchange for information — but nothing is what it seems in the shocking "A Soldier's Story!"

September 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSMALLVILLE #4
Written by Mark Verheiden and Clint Carpenter; art by Renato Guedes, Oclair Albert and Tom Derenick; cover by John Van Fleet

The conclusion of the story that finds Lex Luthor accused in the murder of an old friend! How will he clear his name and find out who set him up? And in a special back-up story from "between the scenes" of the Season One episode "Rogue," Clark shares a car ride to Metropolis with a crooked cop who knows his secret. Plus, interviews with series creators Al Gough and Miles Millar detailing what’s in store for Season Three, and the next installment of the Season One episode guide!

September 17 :: 48 pages :: $3.95


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