 DETECTIVE
COMICS #796
Written by Andersen Gabrych; art by Pete Woods, Cam Smith, Brad
Walker and Troy Nixey; cover by Tim Sale
The
new Dynamic Duo takes to the streets in their creepiest adventure
yet! Batman and the new Robin face off against the man
who may be the sickest psychopath in the DCU: Mr. Zsasz! Can they
stop him from slicing and dicing the citizenry of fair Gotham? And
in the backup, Part 2 of “Polished Stone” written by Andersen Gabrych
with art by newcomer Brad Walker & Troy Nixey! To gain credibility
with his people, Orpheus must take down the only man with more power
on the streets: Batman!
July 8 :: 40
pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN
#630
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend;
painted cover by Matt Wagner
The
thrilling conclusion to “As the Crow Flies,” by the all-star team
of Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, GREEN LANTERN) Dustin Nguyen &
Richard Friend (WILDCATS VERSION 3.0) and Matt Wagner!
The secret of the Scarebeast is revealed — and no one is safe! Has
the Penguin’s master plan ensured the demise of the Dark Knight
and the city of Gotham?
July 28 :: 32 pages :: $2.25
Look for Batman
and Oracle guest-starring in THE MONOLITH #6. |
 BATMAN:
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #181
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Ramon Bachs and John Holdridge;
cover by Tom Fowler
An investigation
into the death of a computer hacker has led Oracle to a secret cyber-world
hidden in the bowels of Gotham. But now more bodies are turning
up, and someone who might just be the Joker has turned his attention
to Oracle!
July 14 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #55
Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Al Barrionuevo and Francis Portela;
cover by Lee Bermejo
It's
Hush vs. the Joker, Round Two in an extra-sized issue!
But this issue also has Hush vs. Batman, Joker vs. Batman, and one
very scared Riddler caught in the middle of the chaos! Blood is
spilled, and when this one's over, two prominent Batman villains
are set on a path of change…and misery!
July 21 ::
48 pages :: $3.75
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 BATGIRL
#54
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang;
cover by James Jean
A cyborg executes
an all-out assault on a publisher who plansto print a book that
contains the secrets to his existence. Can Batgirl stop this massive
mechanized murderer?
July 28 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 BATMAN
ADVENTURES #16
Written by Ty Templeton; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty;
cover by Kelsey Shannon
The
Joker and Harley Quinn are getting hitched! It’ll be the
wedding of the century…if Poison Ivy doesn’t gum up the works first!
July 21 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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 BATMAN:
CYBER REVOLUTION #3 (of 5)
Written by Ron Perazza; art and cover by Francisco Rodriguez de
la Fuente and Aaron Sowd
The
miniseries based on Mattel’s newest, most innovative line of Batman
action figures continues! The futuristic robo-nightmare
continues as Pilot, Leo and the B.A.T.Knights face their most terrifying
foes yet. But even if they make it through the underground lair
of the Killer Crocs, do our heroes stand a chance against the mechanized
monster called B.A.N.E.?
July 28 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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 BATMAN:
HUSH VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
The
first part of the most-talked about story of 2003 is collected in
trade paperback form! Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this
trade paperback 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!
For more information, see the feature article.
July 21 ::
128 pages :: $12.95
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 BATMAN:
THE ORDER OF BEASTS
Written by Eddie Campbell and Darren White; painted art and cover
by Campbell
From
Hell co-creator Eddie Campbell delineates
the story of a young Batman who must hone his detective skills while
penetrating the veil surrounding the mysterious Order of Beasts!
In wartime London, the members of a secret society are found murdered,
with the killings subtly connected by a thread only the Dark Knight
can detect! For more information, see the feature
article.
July 14 ::
48 pages :: Prestige Format :: $5.95
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 BIRDS
OF PREY #69
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ron Adrian, Alex Lei and Rob Lea;
cover by Mark Texeira
The
Birds break out in the first of six biweekly issues kicking off
the storyline “Between Dark and Dawn”! Huntress goes undercover
to infiltrate a religious cult with a dangerous secret and a hidden
operative. This issue features guest art by Ron Adrian (Coven:
Tooth & Nail), plus a cover by fan favorite Mark Texeira
(Black Panther)! For more information, see the feature
article.
July 8 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 BIRDS
OF PREY #70
Written by Gail Simone; art by Ed Benes and Alex Lei; cover by Greg
Land
“Between
Dark and Dawn” continues in the second of six biweekly issues!
Canary and Oracle uncover the true nature of Sovereign Brusaw's
organization, while an unarmed Huntress fights for her life against
a former Justice Leaguer! For more information, see the feature
article.
July 21 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 CATWOMAN
#33
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Paul Gulacy and Jimmy Palmiotti
Ever since CATWOMAN
#25, Junior Galante — head of the Gotham Mafia — has been a huge
thorn in Catwoman's side. First he brought drugs into the neighborhood,
then hired the Penguin to send Zeiss after her. Now Catwoman's had
enough, and she's going after Galante and his crew once and for
all…even if it kills her!
July 28 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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CATWOMAN:
THE MOVIE
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Tom Derenick and Adam DeKraker;
cover by Jim Lee
The
exciting adaptation of this summer's hot action flick starring Halle
Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson and Frances
Conroy! Meet Patience Phillips, a mousy artist working
for cosmetic giant Hedare Beauty. When she stumbles on a dark secret
at the company, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous corporate
conspiracy. What happens next changes Patience forever: In a mystical
twist of fate, she is transformed into...Catwoman! Featuring a cover
by superstar artist Jim Lee and a special section of Lee's sketches
of Halle Berry drawn on the set of the film! For more information,
see the feature article.
Retro-solicited
for June 30 :: 64 pages :: $4.95
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CATWOMAN:
THE MOVIE AND OTHER CAT TALES TP
Written by Chuck Austen, Doug Moench, Steven Grant; art by Tom Derenick,
Adam DeKraker, Jim Lee, Jim Balent, Bob Smith, Brad Rader, Mark
Lipka, and Dan Davis; photo cover
A special
collection featuring the CATWOMAN MOVIE ADAPTATION plus two fantastic
Catwoman tales! Included here are Selina Kyle’s origin
story from CATWOMAN (first series) #0, and a tale of Catwoman vs.
the Feds from CATWOMAN (second series) #11! Plus, an expanded Jim
Lee sketchbook and interview section! For more information, see
the feature article.
Retro-solicited
for June 30 :: 128 pages :: $9.95
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 CATWOMAN:
NINE LIVES OF A FELINE FATALE TP
Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman, Gardner Fox,
Frank Robbins, Doug Moench, Devin Grayson, Ty Templeton, and Ed
Brubaker; art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Kurt
Schaffenberger, Frank Springer, Sid Greene, Irv Novick, Joe Giella,
Tom Mandrake, Jan Duursema, Jim Balent, John Stanisci, Rick Burchett,
Terry Beatty, Michael Avon Oeming and Mike Manley; cover by Brian
Bolland
Timed in advance
of the release of the upcoming Catwoman movie from Warner
Bros. Pictures comes a celebration of the Feline Fatale from her
60-plus years in comics. Featuring a new cover by Brian Bolland
and an introduction by Catwoman Executive Producer Michael
Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE NO. 27), this volume contains nine different
tales (and nine sexy pinups) that span the decades! For more information,
see the feature article.
Retro-solicited
for June 30 :: 208 pages :: $14.95
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 CATWOMAN:
THE CAT FILE — relist
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Jim Balent and Bob Smith
Reoffered to
coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN
movie products, this thrilling trade reprints CATWOMAN (first series)
#15-19.
July 8 :: 128
pages :: $9.95
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 CATWOMAN:
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 the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN
movie products, this trade 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 8 :: 136
pages :: $12.95
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 CATWOMAN:
CROOKED LITTLE TOWN TP — relist
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Brad Rader, Cameron Stewart and Rick
Burchett; cover by Michael Avon Oeming
Reoffered to
coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN
movie products, this trade collects CATWOMAN #5-10 and CATWOMAN
SECRET FILES, written by GOTHAM CENTRAL and DETECTIVE COMICS’ Ed
Brubaker! Holly uses her street-savvy skills to help Catwoman get
to the bottom of a new spread of drugs — only to find herself in
danger and ultimately wanted by the police!
July 8 :: 168
pages :: $14.95
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 CATWOMAN:
SELINA’S BIG SCORE SC — relist
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
Reoffered to
coincide with the release of CATWOMAN: THE MOVIE and the CATWOMAN
movie products, a gorgeous softcover edition of the critically acclaimed
original graphic novel. 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?
July 8 :: 96
pages :: $17.95
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 BATMAN:
THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP — NEW EDITION — relist
Written by Frank Miller; art by Miller and Klaus Janson; cover by
Miller
Reoffered to
coincide with the DARK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURES (offered in DC
Direct for July 2004)! Writer/artist Frank Miller’s classic,
and one of the most groundbreaking comic-book stories ever, is available
in a softcover edition featuring a dust jacket designed by multiple
award-winner Chip Kidd! "…probably the finest piece of comic
art ever to be published in a popular edition." — Stephen King
July 21 ::
224 pages :: $14.95
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 THE
DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN HC — relist
Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller
Reoffered to
coincide with the DARK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURES (offered in DC
Direct for July 2004)! Designed by Chip Kidd, this volume features
an introduction and commentary by Miller on returning to the world
he created fifteen years ago and includes the complete 3-part story
plus sketches, color samples and other exciting material.
July 21 ::
256 pages :: $29.95
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 GOTHAM
CENTRAL #21
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano;
cover by Lark
An explosive
story guest-starring the Penguin, the Mad Hatter and Harvey Bullock!
Detective Driver and Josie Mac are desperately trying to crack an
unsolved mass murder from 10 years ago, one that has uncertain ties
to the Mad Hatter. But a delicate investigation is completely shaken
up now that disgraced detective Harvey Bullock is on the case! But
Bullock's not the man he used to be, and with the Penguin inexplicably
in his sights, things are about to get messy!
July 14 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 NIGHTWING
#95
Written by Devin Grayson; art by Mike Lilly and Andy Owens; cover
by Scott McDaniel and Owens
Featuring
a stunning cover by classic Nightwing artist Scott McDaniel &
Andy Owens! The world is still spinning for Dick Grayson
following the shocking events of NIGHTWING #93. Will he get his
head together in time to save his new partner from certain death?
Or will Tarantula taste the venom of Copperhead?
July 14 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
Don’t miss Nightwing’s
guest appearance in RICHARD DRAGON #3.
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 ROBIN
#128
Written by Bill Willingham; art by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella;
cover by Scott
Tim Drake continues
to adjust to life outside the Batcave, while Batman and the new
Robin face off against the deadly Scarab! Can the new Dynamic Duo
stop this fearsome femme assassin from eliminating her ultimate
target: the former Boy Wonder?
July 21 ::
32 pages :: $2.25
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 SCRATCH
#2 (of 5)
Written by Sam Kieth; art and cover by Kieth
The
supernatural miniseries by Sam Kieth mixing Batman with a teenage
werewolf continues! Only Zack, a young werewolf, can save
a small town from the grip of terror…a terror that’s been stealing
small children. The problem is, the town doesn’t want Zack to do
it!
July 8 :: 32
pages :: $2.50
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 ACTION
COMICS #817
Written by Chuck Austen; art by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos; cover
by Arthur Adams
It’s
Superman’s last stand at S.T.A.R. Labs, guest-starring Wonder Woman
and Superboy! Injured from his knock-down fight with Gog,
Superman is cornered by every villain who wants to make a name for
himself by getting a piece of the Man of Steel. Will Wonder Woman
and Superboy be enough muscle to help Superman?
July 14 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #630
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Matthew Clark and Nelson; cover by
Gene Ha
A hostage situation
develops at S.T.A.R. Labs! But as Superman is about to stop it,
the unimaginable happens…
July 21 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
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 SUPERMAN
#207
Written by Brian Azzarello; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Superman's
battle "For Tomorrow" marches on! In issue #206,
Big Blue came face-to-face with a seemingly unstoppable foe backed
by a ruthless dictator. While Superman has vowed not to take sides
in a civil unrest, he finally must decide on whether he maintains
his neutrality or takes up arms. However, will he choose the right
side to defend? Can he trust those he's sworn to defend. Stay tuned,
because an unstoppable monster and oppressive regime aren't the
only dilemmas Superman has to contend with in this issue! For more
information, see the feature article.
July 28 ::
32 pages :: $2.50
Don’t miss the
Jim Lee-designed SUPERMAN STATUE, offered in the DC
Direct section! |
 SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#12
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Michael Turner
The
penultimate chapter of the thrilling 6-part story “The Supergirl
from Krypton!” Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have traveled
to Apokolips to rescue Kara Zor-El. But has she gone to the Darkseid?
For more information, see the feature article.
July 21 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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 SUPERMAN:
BIRTHRIGHT #12 (of 12)
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan
The
12-issue maxiseries reaches its explosive finale! Superman
takes on the Kryptonian army in a battle that decides his status
in Metropolis. What role will Lex Luthor play? Plus, an unexpected
appearance that changes Superman forever!
July 28 ::
32 pages :: $2.95
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 SMALLVILLE
#9
Written by Clint Carpenter and Drew Greenberg; art by Tom Derenick
and Adam DeKraker; cover by John Van Fleet
Continuing
the adventures inspired by the hit WB TV series! Clark
stumbles on some mysterious men breaking into the Talon. What’s
their connection to Lex? Find out in this unique story split in
two, with each half showing the same event from both Clark’s and
Lex's viewpoints!
July 21 ::
48 pages :: $3.95
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