 DETECTIVE
COMICS #787
Written by Brian K. Vaughan and Rick Spears; art by Rick Burchett,
John Lowe, and Rob G.; cover by Tim Sale
Featuring
guest creators Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Rick Burchett
(BATMAN ADVENTURES) and John Lowe (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES)!
The Mad Hatter has kidnapped Dr. Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. the Man-Bat!
But how does the volatile doctor fit into the Hatter’s twisted scheme
to remake Gotham in his own warped image? And in the backup, Part
3 of “The Dogcatcher,” by Rick Spears and Rob G.! One unlucky dogcatcher
has found the Joker's pooch, and he's having one hell of a time
getting it back to its rightful owner.
October 1 ::
40 pages :: $2.75
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 BATMAN
#620
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave
Johnson
The
award-winning 100 BULLETS team puts its indelible stamp on the Dark
Knight with the first installment of the 6-part story “Broken City!”
A dead girl’s body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and the discovery
sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against
the Joker, Killer Croc and more! For more information, see the feature
article.
October 22
:: 32 pages :: $2.25
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 BATMAN:
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #172
Written by John Wagner; art and cover by Chris Brunner
A new breed
of vigilantes called Rough Justice burst onto the scene in Gotham.
Inspired by Batman, they plan to wipe crime off the streets for
good. But will their extreme methods accomplish what Batman's couldn't
— or will they become the worst threat of all?
October 8 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #46
Written by Scott Beatty and Will Pfeifer; art by Roger Robinson,
John Floyd and Brent Anderson; cover by Brian Bolland
Guest-starring
Nightwing and Robin! Released after eight years in prison,
Batman’s old foe The Spook is ready to do whatever it takes to avoid
the Dark Knight. Plus, in the black-and-white backup “Urban Renewal,”
H-E-R-O’s Will Pfeifer and ASTRO CITY’s Brent Anderson join forces
for a tale of a photographer who puts together a celebration of
Gotham’s architectural past — a past that is interwoven with the
history of the Dynamic Duo!
October 15
:: 40 pages :: $2.75
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 ARKHAM
ASYLUM: LIVING HELL #6 (of 6)
Written by Dan Slott; art by Ryan Sook and Wade von Grawbadger;
painted cover by Eric Powell
It’s the Hell-raising
conclusion to the creepiest miniseries of the year! Arkham Asylum
is besieged by malevolent spirits, and only one man can deliver
its inhabitants from a fate worse than death. Is it Batman? The
Demon? Would you believe...Fish?!
October 1 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 BATGIRL
#45
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang;
painted cover by James Jean
Introducing
the new regular art team of NIGHTWING’s Rick Leonardi and Jesse
Delperdang! A mysterious new pill called Soul has hit the
streets of Gotham — a pill that unleashes a user’s innermost desires
and demons. Can Batgirl stop Soul from turning Gotham City
into a drug-fueled warzone?
October 22
:: 32 pages :: $2.50
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 BATMAN
ADVENTURES #7
Written by Dan Slott and Ty Templeton; art by Rick Burchett and
Terry Beatty; cover by Kelsey Shannon
The
Phantasm from the animated film Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm
returns! While Batman’s off spying on Gotham’s mobsters,
it’s up to Batgirl to face the deadly Phantasm on her own!
October 15
:: 32 pages :: $2.25
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 BATMAN:
ABSOLUTION SC
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; painted art and cover by Brian Ashmore
A softcover
edition of the lushly painted original hardcover! Ten years
after an attack on Wayne Enterprises by a group of urban terrorists,
Batman discovers the ringleader hiding in India. In the course of
a journey that takes him to the hidden temple of a great Indian
saint, Batman will find all his concepts of crime and punishment,
justice and retribution, God and man, turned inside out. For more
information, see the feature
article.
October 8 ::
96 pages :: $17.95
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 BATMAN:
CITY OF LIGHT #1 (of 8)
Written by the Pander Brothers and Mark Paniccia; art by the Pander
Brothers and Alvaro Lopez; cover by the Pander Brothers
A breathtaking
new 8-issue miniseries by the Pander Brothers (Grendel),
Mark Paniccia (Bulletproof Monk), and Alvaro Lopez (BATGIRL:
YEAR ONE)! Renowned architect Evan Slate wants to transform
Gotham City into a “City of Light” using a mysterious glowing material
that will eliminate shadows from the City’s streets. Is there a
place for the Dark Knight in a “Neo-Gotham?” For more information,
see the feature article.
October 1 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN:
DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #3 (of 9)
Written by Greg Rucka; art and cover by Klaus Janson
The
landmark miniseries continues! An unlikely visitor comes
to Wayne Manor…looking for Batman! Meanwhile, Ra's al Ghul and Nyssa
continue their private-yet-global war, Talia meets her destiny,
and Alfred discovers something amiss in the Batcave. This definitive,
final Ra’s al Ghul story will test Batman’s concept of morality
— and mortality!
October 8 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN:
OTHER REALMS TP — relist
Written by Mark Kneece, Bo and Scott Hampton; art and painted cover
by Bo and Scott Hampton
Two
very unusual tales of the Dark Knight take Batman to lands far from
his native Gotham in this trade paperback collection. In
"Destiny," co-written by Mark Kneece with artist Bo Hampton
(reprinted from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #35-36), Batman
travels to Norway when he discovers a connection between himself,
an armor-wearing vigilante, and a piece of ancient folklore involving
the Viking Prince. In "The Sleeping," written and illustrated
by Scott Hampton (reprinted from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT#76-78),
an adventure for survival takes place in the mind of a comatose
Bruce Wayne, as the Dark Knight must escape from a metaphysical
"land of sleep" before he perishes.
October 8 ::
136 pages :: $12.95
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 BATMAN:
TERROR TP
Written by Doug Moench; art by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti;
cover by Gulacy
A new trade
paperback featuring the return of Hugo Strange and a new cover by
artist Paul Gulacy! With the Scarecrow by his side, Strange is determined
to break Batman’s will once and for all. But the Scarecrow has his
own plans to defeat Gotham City’s vigilante, and they involve
Catwoman! For more information, see the feature
article.
October 15
:: 128 pages :: $12.95
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 BATMAN/JOKER:
SWITCH
Written by Devin Grayson; art and painted cover by John Bolton
A Prestige
Format Special written by NIGHTWING’s Devin Grayson with breathtaking
painted art by John Bolton (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC)! The Joker
awakens drugged and confused on the streets of London…and he’s undergone
a shocking transformation! For more information, see the feature
article.
October 29
:: 64 pages :: Prestige Format :: $6.95
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 BATMAN/SUPERMAN:
WORLD’S FINEST TP
Written by Karl Kesel; art by Dave Taylor, Peter Doherty, Graham
Nolan, Tom Morgan, Robert Campanella, and Sal Buscema; cover by
Taylor and Campanella
Collecting
the 10-issue miniseries that recounts the first ten years in the
uneasy relationship between the premier heroes of the DC Universe!
Superman and Batman meet once a year to commemorate a tragic event.
See how their worlds have evolved over the years! Featuring an introduction
by Karl Kesel.
October 29
:: 288 pages :: $19.95
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 SUPERMAN/BATMAN:
WORLD’S FINEST TP — relist
Written by Dave Gibbons; art by Steve Rude and Karl Kesel; painted
cover by Rude
Reoffered to
coincide with BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST TP. When Lex Luthor
and the Joker make a deal to switch cities and adversaries, they
just may get their wish of ridding Metropolis and Gotham City of
Superman and Batman forever!
October 29
:: 160 pages :: $14.95
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 BIRDS
OF PREY #60
Written by Gail Simone; art and cover by Ed Benes and Alex Lei
The
hot new creative team continues to ruffle the Birds’ feathers as
the Huntress returns! A powerful U.S. senator who fell
victim to Savant contacts the Clocktower demanding a meeting with
Oracle…only she’s not there, and a wounded Canary is at the desk.
The Huntress goes to meet him, but when things get ugly, can Dinah
come to the rescue?
October 22
:: 32 pages :: $2.50
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 CATWOMAN
#24
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Guy Davis and Cameron Stewart; cover
by Stewart
Selina
and Holly's "Wild Ride" comes to its startling conclusion
in Hawkman’s and Hawkgirl's St. Roch! A recent threat is
explained while new questions are raised.
October 29
:: 32 pages :: $2.50
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 GOTHAM
CENTRAL #12
Written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka; art and cover by Michael
Lark
Kicking
off a devastating story of carnage and terror that will transform
the MCU and its relationship with Batman! A sniper strikes,
creating a tense and deadly situation for the detectives of the
MCU. And while the cops race to stop the killer, they must also
help maintain calm among Gotham’s citizens. But things quickly spiral
out of control, culminating in a moment of violence that will leave
readers speechless!
October 15
:: 32 pages :: $2.50
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 HARLEY
QUINN #37
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art and cover by Mike Huddleston and
Troy Nixey
“Behind
Blue Eyes” reaches its devastating conclusion as Harley makes her
most controversial decision ever! Harley has little Amanda
as well as the access code everyone’s after! With international
crime cartels in hot pursuit, Harley is out of options. But if she
hands the girl over, she'll doom her to a lifetime of blindness.
October 1 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 NIGHTWING
#86
Written by Devin Grayson; art and cover by Patrick Zircher and Andy
Owens
Featuring
the new regular art team of Patrick Zircher (DETECTIVE COMICS, Thunderbolts)
and Andy Owens (BATMAN)! Cyber-Punks, street bikes and
machine guns are just the beginning of Dick Grayson’s troubles in
this great jumping-on point for new readers! The coming year will
be the most definitive epoch in Dick Grayson’s history since he
donned the mantle of Nightwing!
October 15
:: 32 pages :: $2.25
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 ROBIN
#119
Written by Jon Lewis; art by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy; cover
by Jo Chen
Possessing information
that will affect the very existence of Gotham, Robin races against
time to learn who will set in motion a series of violent events.
And while his investigation hits one dead end after another, Tim
finds himself losing his grip on reality.
October 15
:: 32 pages :: $2.25
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 ACTION
COMICS #808
Written by Joe Kelly; art by Pascual Ferry and Cam Smith; cover
by Ferry
"Supergirls"
concludes! Natasha Irons, Girl 13 and the new Supergirl
take an injured Superman to his Fortress for a last stand against
Byakko!
October 1 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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 ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #621
Written by Joe Casey; art by Derec Aucoin; cover by Kevin Nowlan
Metropolis has
a brand new hero unlike any the city has ever seen! Meet the Minuteman…but
does he have anything to do with the city's children turning into
insects?
October 8 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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 SUPERMAN
#198
Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens;
cover by McDaniel
Bizarro falls
victim to a mysterious Kryptonian disease that has affected Superman
and Supergirl. But he am feeling better!
October 22
:: 32 pages :: $2.25
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 SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#3
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter
Vines
The
Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective face off against Gorilla
Grodd, Solomon Grundy, Lady Shiva, and more! Superman and
Batman are on the run, and the price on their heads has brought
out some of the world's deadliest villains!
October 15
:: 32 pages :: $2.95
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 SUPERMAN:
BIRTHRIGHT #4 (of 12)
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan
Witness
Clark Kent’s job interview at the Daily Planet!
And while he’s there, Metropolis comes under attack! It just might
be the first job for…Superman! Plus, Clark, Jimmy Olsen and Lois
Lane meet for the first time!
October 1 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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 SUPERMAN:
METROPOLIS #9 (of 12)
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Teddy Kristiansen; cover by Ashley
Wood
The Creeper
and Jimmy Olsen try to stop the carnage as Metropolis is plunged
into a power failure! The city has turned against the Tech, and
heroes are racing to the disaster to help. But what happened to
Killgrave, the new master of Metropolis' Tech?
October 15
:: 32 pages :: $2.95
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 SUPERMAN:
THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 1 TP — New Printing
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Jerry Ordway
A new
printing of the trade paperback collecting the landmark miniseries
that redefined the Man of Steel in the mid-’80s! Collecting
John Byrne’s THE MAN OF STEEL #1-6 with a new cover by Jerry Ordway.
For more information, see the feature
article.
October 1 ::
160 pages :: $9.95
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 SUPERMAN:
THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 2 TP
Written by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman; art by Byrne, Terry Austin,
Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway; cover by Ordway
A chronological
reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! SUPERMAN #1-3,
ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426 are collected,
reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid,
and more! For more information, see the feature
article.
October 1 ::
224 pages :: $19.95
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 SUPERMAN
& BATMAN: GENERATIONS III #10 (of 12)
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne
ELSEWORLDS.
Exile on another dimensional plane for 800 years has left the gods
of New Genesis virtually devoid of power! Can they survive the trap
Darkseid has set for them?
October 8 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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