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Batman/Superman - March 2004


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Click For Larger ImageDETECTIVE COMICS #792
Written by Andersen Gabrych and A.J. Lieberman; art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green; cover by Tim Sale

Part 2 of the 3-issue thriller “The Surrogate!” Batman searches for the missing Leslie Thompkins and a comatose pregnant girl held in “protective captivity” by a record executive and his pop-star wife. And in the backup, the same people the Tailor trusted with his life are now out to kill him!

March 3 :: 40 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN #625
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; cover by Dave Johnson

The creative team of 100 BULLETS brings the 6-part “Broken City” to an explosive conclusion! Over the past 6 months, Batman has been pushed to his limits — physically and mentally. But when the Dark Knight finally catches up to Angel Lupo and discovers the dark secret behind a young boy's dead parents, his world is turned upside-down…and he’ll need the help of The Joker to put things right! Don’t miss the end of the Batman arc everyone is talking about! For more information, see the feature article.

March 31 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #177
Written by Devin Grayson; art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski; cover by Jock

Part 1 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a tale set in modern continuity told by Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) with art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski (BATGIRL) and Dan Green (Uncanny X-Men). With this story, LEGENDS returns to present continuity with stories that will impact Batman now and in the future! Catwoman is trying to crush a human slave trade run by the Lucky Hand Triad in Gotham City, but her timing couldn't be worse. While she's trying to wash the Lucky Hand off of the streets, another gang is looking to step into their place. The fireworks draw the attention of Batman and…Matches Malone?

March 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #51
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Al Barrionuevo and Francis Portela; cover by Lee Bermejo

Guest-starring a trio of Batman’s greatest foes: Hush, The Riddler and The Joker! A desperate Riddler contacts the only man who might save him from Hush's wrath: The Joker. Meanwhile, Batman is called away on a mission where not everything is as it seems.

March 17 :: 40 pages :: $2.75


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL #50
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by James Jean

A fantastic extra-sized 50th issue featuring the fracas between Batgirl and Batman! For months, Batgirl’s feelings of resentment toward Batman have risen from simmer to boil. Now, fueled by the emotion-charging drug Soul, Batgirl explodes in a fury of fists and feet. That’s right: It’s Batgirl vs. Batman — the knockdown, drag-out battle you thought you’d never see! For more information, see the feature article.

March 24 :: 40 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageBATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING TP — relist
Written by Kelley Puckett and Scott Peterson; art by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella

Reoffered to coincide with BATGIRL #50. The first six issues of the ongoing BATGIRL series are collected in this trade paperback that features the most popular new hero to rise from the ashes of "No Man's Land."

March 24 :: 144 pages :: $12.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN ADVENTURES #12
Written by Ty Templeton and Dan Slott; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Kelsey Shannon

The Riddler’s been badly wounded — but by whom? Everyone wants to know…especially the Penguin, whose job as Gotham’s mayor could depend on it! Plus, in the backup, discover the origins of Batman's trophy room!

March 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #6 (of 8)
Written by the Pander Brothers and Mark Paniccia; art by the Pander Brothers and Alvaro Lopez; cover by the Pander Brothers

Batgirl battles Purge, with Gotham City at stake! Meanwhile, Allen and Montoya search vainly for Angela in the insane expanse of Tower One and Batman disappears into the primordial abyss of his own soul…

March 3 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #8 (of 9)
Written by Greg Rucka; art and cover by Klaus Janson

This is it — Batman’s final encounter with Ra's al Ghul! Batman has no choice but to give his greatest nemesis the location of a restorative Lazarus Pit, but that doesn't mean he's going to let Ra's walk free. As Ra’s at last regains his vitality, he unknowingly moves toward what will be his final battle. Meanwhile, Nyssa enacts her endgame in a familiar American city half a world away. Batman's got to be in two places at once, but he's no Superman! A DC icon will meet his ultimate fate, but the how and why will leave you speechless!

March 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: HUSH VOL. 1 HC — relist
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams

Reoffered to coincide with the JIM LEE CATWOMAN STATUE (seen in DC Direct for March). 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!

March 31 :: 128 pages :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP
Written by Bill Finger, Jack Schiff and various; art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos, Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Winslow Mortimer; cover by Fred Ray and Jerry Robinson

Continuing DC Comics' decades series devoted to the Caped Crusader, this volume looks at the Dark Knight’s beginnings! Featuring Batman stories from BATMAN #7, 15, 20, 31, 37, 47, 48, 49, DETECTIVE COMICS #27, 33, 38, 49, 80, REAL FACT COMICS #5, STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #70, and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #30, this volume includes Batman’s first appearance and the debut of Robin, the first telling of his origin, and the debuts of the Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman and the Mad Hatter. Featuring an introduction by comics historian Bill Schelly. For more information, see the feature article.

March 3 :: 192 pages :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP — relist
Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, France Herron, David Vern Reed, David Wood, and Joe Samachson; art by Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Stan Kaye, and various; cover by Moldoff

Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN IN THE FORTIES TP, this volume showcases a decade in which the Caped Crusader charted through bold new territories and new kinds of adventures! Sixteen tales exemplify the light-hearted time of sci-fi crime-fighting, featuring appearances by Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite, and Ace the Bat-Hound!

March 3 :: 192 pages :: $19.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS
Written by Ann Nocenti; painted art and cover by John Van Fleet

A Prestige Format Special written by Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) with beautiful painted art by John Van Fleet (BATMAN: THE CHALICE) brings together the Dark Knight and his most alluring foe! A new skyscraper casts a shadow over Arkham Asylum, blocking the light from Ivy’s cell and preventing her from growing plants. At the same time, Batman investigates the murder of a number of building developers when he becomes infected with a deadly toxin! For more information, see the feature article.

March 31 :: 64 pages :: Prestige Format $6.95


Click For Larger ImageBATMAN: THE CHALICE SC — relist
Written by Chuck Dixon; painted art and cover by John Van Fleet

Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN/POISON IVY: CAST SHADOWS, also painted by John Van Fleet, this beautiful and haunting graphic novel finds the Dark Knight suddenly in possession of an artifact that's caught the attention of some of his darkest villains, including Ra's al Ghul, the Penguin and Catwoman. Could Batman be holding the Holy Grail of legend?

March 31 :: 96 pages :: $14.95


Click For Larger ImageBIRDS OF PREY #65
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ed Benes and Alex Lei; cover by Greg Land and Jay Leister

A reluctant Canary is forced to partner with the deadly assassin Cheshire to hunt a group of dangerous and powerful men with a terrible secret — leaving only the Huntress to free Oracle from her imprisonment!

March 24 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageCATWOMAN #29
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti

Selina Kyle has met a foe she can't bring down on her own. So where will she turn for help? And just when she doesn't need any more trouble, she realizes that someone is watching her, and her closest friends are nowhere to be found!

March 31 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageGOTHAM CENTRAL #17
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Greg Scott; cover by Michael Lark

The pain and anguish over the losses incurred at the hands of the Joker still linger, but the detectives have a job to do. And their foremost priority is solving the murder of a businesswoman. With an angry mayor on their backs and a new shift commander making waves, the prospects of catching the killer are rapidly shrinking.

March 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.50


Click For Larger ImageNIGHTWING #91
Written by Devin Grayson; art and cover by Patrick Zircher and Andy Owens

Blockbuster has thrown every assassin and cutthroat he could at Nightwing. Now, he’s bringing in his biggest gun: Shrike! The gloves are off for the biggest rematch of the year!

March 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageROBIN #124
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente and Aaron Sowd; cover by Jason Pearson

As Robin continues to juggle his girlfriend Spoiler, a mess of schoolwork and an intensive training regimen, his greatest fear threatens to come to fruition! And in a faraway land, Robin’s most hated enemy summons a deadly assassin.

March 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageACTION COMICS #813
Written by Michael Turner, Joe Kelly and Chuck Austen; art by Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos; cover by Turner

Part 4 of the 6-part “Godfall,” written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (JLA) with art by Aspen Studios’ Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian’s Tide). Kal-El has begun a new life on Krypton…now meet the new woman in his life! And in the backup by Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos, reacquaint yourself with Gog, a villain poised to become a major player in ACTION COMICS over the next year!

March 10 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #626
Written by Michael Turner, Joe Kelly and Greg Rucka; art by Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, Matt Clark and Nelson DeCastro; cover by Turner

The penultimate chapter of the “Godfall” saga finds Kal-El pursued by the law and allied with former enemies! He’s fighting for his life, but will it be worth it? Plus, a backup story by Greg Rucka, Matt Clark and Nelson DeCastro looks at Lois’s life without Superman.

March 17 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN #203
Written by Michael Turner, Joe Kelly and Brian Azzarello; art by Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, and Jim Lee; cover by Turner

In the startling conclusion to the explosive 6-part crossover “Godfall,” Kal-El finds out if he can return to Metropolis — if there’s a city left to return to. And in the back-up, get a first look at superstar Jim Lee's take on Superman in a special sketchbook section.

March 31 :: 32 pages :: $2.25


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN/BATMAN #8
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Michael Turner

An explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios’ Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? For more information, see the feature article.

March 24 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #8 (of 12)
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan

The startling truth behind Lex Luthor and his time in Smallville is revealed! Witness young Lex Luthor and find out why his youth has been kept a secret until now.

March 3 :: 32 pages :: $2.95


Click For Larger ImageSUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #3 (of 4)
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by Stuart Immonen

The miniseries chronicling the life of a real-world Clark Kent who gains the powers of the Man of Steel continues! Pursued by agents of his own country who want to “draft” him into service, Clark has one overriding concern beyond his own freedom: The safety and security of his wife and children!

March 17 :: 48 pages :: Prestige Format :: $5.95


Click For Larger ImageSMALLVILLE #7
Written by Clint Carpenter; art by Tom Derenick, Adam DeKraker, Tom Grummett and Kevin Conrad; cover by John Van Fleet

A special issue kicking off a 3-month-long cross-media event! The story begins here, continues online, and concludes in May’s SMALLVILLE #8. In the lead story, Chloe reopens her secret files after gaining information from a fugitive member of Lionel Luthor’s Deletion Force…and her investigation leads to new secrets concerning Kryptonite! In the backup, Jonathan and Martha deal with the hazards of raising a super-powered teen. Plus, a report from Christopher James Beppo sheds new light on the enigmatic founder of Smallville!

March 17 :: 48 pages :: $3.95


Click For Larger ImageSON OF SUPERMAN SC — relist
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art and cover by J.H. Williams and Mick Gray

ELSEWORLDS. Reoffered to coincide with MIGHTY LOVE HC, written and illustrated by Howard Chaykin (solicited last month). The son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane comes to grip with a heroic heritage he never knew he had in the softcover edition of the original graphic novel.

March 17 :: 96 pages :: $14.95


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