 DETECTIVE
COMICS #794
Written by Andersen Gabrych and A.J. Lieberman; art by Pete Woods,
Cam Smith, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green; cover by Tim Sale
Tarantula
and Orpheus guest-star in Part 1 of “The Rotting,” a new 2-part
story! Can Batman stop a terrible blight from wiping out
the citizens of Gotham? And will his quest bring him into conflict
with a beautiful but deadly vigilante from Blüdhaven? Plus,
in the backup, the conclusion to “The Tailor”! As the Tailor gets
ready to go head-to-head in a battle he knows he can’t win, he makes
preparations for the only things in Gotham City that he cares about.
May 5 :: 40
pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN
#627
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend;
painted cover by Matt Wagner
The
5-part “As the Crow Flies” continues as BATMAN ships biweekly in
May! This issue features one of a trio of painted covers by TRINITY’s
Matt Wagner that includes ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 and WONDER
WOMAN #204! The Penguin has teamed up with the Scarecrow
to slice off a big piece of Gotham’s underworld. Can Batman and
Robin possibly stop this unholy alliance? For more information,
see the feature article.
May 12 :: 32
pages :: $2.25
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 BATMAN
#628
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend;
painted cover by Matt Wagner
Part
3 of the 5-issue “As the Crow Flies,” as BATMAN ships biweekly in
May! The Penguin’s alliance with the Scarecrow seems to
be more lethal than even the Penguin expected. What sort of horrors
are being unleashed on an unsuspecting Gotham City — and does Batman
have a prayer of stopping them?
May 26 :: 32
pages :: $2.25
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 BATMAN:
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #179
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Greg Scott; cover by Jorgé
Zaffino
The
mind-bending origin of Fat Man and Little Boy, from BATMAN’s “Broken
City,” in a stand-alone issue written by A.J. Lieberman (BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS) with art by Greg Scott (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Sabretooth)!
From their debut in Japan to the real reasons behind why they're
in Gotham City, learn the secrets behind Batman's newest foes!
May 12 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #53
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Al Barrionuevo and Francis Portela;
cover by Lee Bermejo
The
arc of extra-length stories continues with a tale featuring Hush
and guest-starring Green Arrow! One of the deadliest villains
from Batman's past has returned, one so powerful he's even gone
toe-to-toe with the JLA. But unknown to him, the mystery villain
is the one with a target on his back this time, and the hunter in
question is none other than Hush! Hush's quest takes him to Star
City, where he must face not only Batman but Green Arrow, too!
May 19 :: 40
pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN:
HUSH VOL. 1 HC — relist
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Reoffered to
coincide with the release of the JIM LEE: BATMAN HEROES and VILLAINS
POSTERS (solicited last
month)! 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!
May 12 :: 128
pages :: $19.95
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 BATMAN:
HUSH VOL. 2 HC — relist
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Reoffered to
coincide with the release of the BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES (solicited
in DC Direct for
May 2004)! The second half of the best-selling “Hush” storyline
is collected in a handsome hardcover! This volume collects BATMAN
#613-619, featuring the startling confrontation between the Dark
Knight and the Joker, plus the shocking revelation of the identity
of the enigmatic Hush himself!
May 19 :: 192
pages :: $19.95
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 BATGIRL
#52
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang;
cover by James Jean
Poison Ivy has
taken over a portion of Gotham City, and Batman’s nowhere to be
found. Does Batgirl stand a chance against one of the Dark Knight’s
deadliest adversaries? And even if she can resist the power of Pamela
Isley, will she be able to fend off the full-out feral attack of
former Batgirl — now Oracle — Barbara Gordon?
May 26 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 BATMAN
ADVENTURES #14
Written by Ty Templeton and Dan Slott; art by Rick Burchett and
Terry Beatty; cover by Kelsey Shannon
The
Gray Ghost returns! Batman’s childhood idol goes missing
while filming the new Gray Ghost movie. Is something sinister afoot?
And in the backup, written by ARHKAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL’s Dan Slott,
a favorite old Gray Ghost episode stirs childhood memories in Batman
— and helps him solve a crime!
May 19 :: 32
pages :: $2.25
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 BATMAN:
CITY OF LIGHT #8 (of 8)
Written by the Pander Brothers and Mark Paniccia; art by the Pander
Brothers and Alvaro Lopez; cover by the Pander Brothers
This
conclusion to the dramatic miniseries finds Batman face-to-face
with the Purge, and with the fate of Gotham resting in his hands!
Does the newly reborn Dark Knight have what it takes to rid the
city of its greatest threat?
May 5 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN:
CYBER REVOLUTION #1 (of 5)
Written by Ron Perazza; art by Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente
and Aaron Sowd; covers by Michael Golden
An all-new
miniseries spotlighting Batman and a team of his allies as they
head to the future! This tale, set in the not-too-distant
future, ties in with Mattel’s newest, most innovative toy line ever!
The Joker has come into possession of a computer virus — one that
will reshape the world in his own horrific image. Now Batman, Oracle,
Nightwing, Robin, and Black Canary must battle armies of robots
that have assumed the most nightmarish forms of Batman’s famed Rogues
Gallery. For more information, see the feature
article.
May 26 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN:
FACES — relist
Written by Matt Wagner; art and painted cover by Wagner
Reoffered to
coincide with the release of the BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY
HC! This classic trade paperback collects the popular and disturbing
3-part story from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #28-30. Two-Face's
mad scheme involving a small Caribbean Island, murdered plastic
surgeons, and an army of the deformed is written and illustrated
by Matt Wagner.
May 19 :: 96
pages :: $9.95
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 BATMAN:
HARLEY & IVY #2 (of 3)
Written by Paul Dini; art by Bruce Timm and Shane Glines; painted
cover by Timm
It’s
a rumble in the jungle as the miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce
Timm continues! Harley and Ivy hunt down the priceless
Zombie Root in lawless Costa Verde, but will the homicidal loggers
Slash and Burn bag them first? And can Ivy resist the siren song
of the rainforest?
May 26 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 BIRDS
OF PREY #67
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ed Benes and Alex Lei; cover by Greg
Land and Matt Ryan
The
action-packed finale to the 6-part “Sensei and Student” story arc,
guest-starring Catwoman, Shiva, and Cheshire! All the answers
are revealed as Black Canary assembles a strike team of the world’s
deadliest women to rescue Oracle!
May 19 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 CATWOMAN
#31
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti
Following the
tragic and brutal events of the last issue, Selina Kyle is nowhere
to be found. Is she in the hands of an ancient Egyptian cult that
seems to have its own plans for our Feline Fatale?
May 26 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 GOTHAM
CENTRAL #19
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano;
cover by Lark
Ed Brubaker
and Michael Lark return to launch an all-new arc sure to intrigue
GOTHAM CENTRAL readers and longtime Batman fans alike!
Driver finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation that quickly
turns deadly, leaving him and Josie Mac with more questions than
answers. But their resulting investigation reveals a link to a 10-year
old mass-murder case and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books
in years: Harvey Bullock! Even more disconcerting, all that leads
back to a very familiar face from Batman's Rogues Gallery!
For more information, see the feature
article.
May 12 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 NIGHTWING
#93
Written by Devin Grayson; art and cover by Patrick Zircher and Andy
Owens
The
final chapter in the year-long saga that has seen Nightwing lose
his job, his love, his home and several of his closest friends!
Tonight, it’s just Nightwing vs. Blockbuster — the deadliest of
adversaries in their final face-off. This is an issue people will
be talking about for years — don’t miss this shocking story!
May 12 :: 32
pages :: $2.25
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 NIGHTWING:
A KNIGHT IN BLÜDHAVEN TP — relist
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl
Story
Reoffered to
coincide with RICHARD DRAGON #1, this dazzling collection of the
first eight issues of the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series. In this
handsome paperback, Dick Grayson relocates to Blüdhaven. He
soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeate
the city, there lurks a powerful foe: Blockbuster!
May 26 :: 192
pages :: $14.95
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 ROBIN
#126
Written by Bill Willingham; art and cover by Damion Scott
BATGIRL
artist Damion Scott signs on as new regular series artist just in
time for Batman’s search for a new Robin! Tim Drake has
given up the mantle once held by Dick Grayson and the late Jason
Todd. Now Batman must find a new teen hero to wear the cape. But
who will be his choice? It’s a decision that will affect the DC
Universe for years to come! For more information, see the feature
article.
May 19 :: 32
pages :: $2.25
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 ACTION
COMICS #815
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos; cover
by Arthur Adams
The
Superman revolution continues as the Man of Steel gets ready for
round two with Gog! Superman battles for his life — and
those of the Teen Titans — against a foe fueled by an unholy rage!
May 12 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #628
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Matthew Clark and Nelson; cover by
Matt Wagner
Wonder
Woman and Green Lantern guest stars in an issue featuring one of
a trio of covers by Matt Wagner that includes with BATMAN #627 and
WONDER WOMAN #204! Superman and Green Lantern encounter
a mystery in space that will reveal a new threat to the Man of Steel!
Meanwhile, Lois Lane is headed for a war zone and asks for Wonder
Woman’s help! And Clark Kent is in some serious trouble too! For
more information, see the feature article.
May 19 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 SUPERMAN
#205
Written by Brian Azzarello; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Brian
Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue to tear up the
Man of Steel in "For Tomorrow," Part 2 of 12!
As if the mysterious vanishings around the globe weren't enough
for the Man of Steel, Superman soon finds himself standing in the
middle of a conflict between two warring nations. But when Big Blue
unseats a ruthless dictator, will he inadvertently cause more harm
than good?
May 26 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#10
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Michael Turner
The
mystery of the Supergirl from Krypton continues! Hidden
away on Paradise Island, Wonder Woman begins training the beauitful
young strange visitor. But when Darkseid and The Female Furies come
for her, Superman and Batman join the Amazons in a battle that leads
to an unexpected death!
May 19 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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 SUPERMAN:
BIRTHRIGHT #10 (of 12)
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan
Faced with the
knowledge of what Lex Luthor has planned for Metropolis, Clark Kent
is ready to throw in the towel and head back to Smallville. But
is there a greater threat from Krypton that only Superman can prevent?
May 5 :: 32
pages :: $2.95
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 SMALLVILLE
#8
Written by Clint Carpenter; art by Tom Derenick, Adam DeKraker and
Renato Guedes; cover by John Van Fleet
It's
the conclusion of the special Smallville multi-media crossover that
began in SMALLVILLE #7 and continued on the TheWB.com/Smallville!
Continuing the story that started in issue #7, Chloe Sullivan uncovers
a Kryptonite-fueled conspiracy in a secret laboratory and reunites
with some old "friends." And in a special back-up story,
get inside the mind of Lex Luthor as we reveal what happened to
him as a patient in Belle Reve Sanitarium.
May 19 :: 48
pages :: $3.95
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