Wednesday, June 20, 2001

DC COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

Following are DC Comics' solicitations for September, with information coming from the company:

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #147

Written by Doug Moench; art and cover by Barry Kitson.

Part 2 of the 3-part "Bad." Batman, already beaten nearly to death by the monstrous man-child Jordy, is aided by Dr. Temple in an attempt to discover the secret of Jordy's "Bad" alter-ego. But can the Dark Knight discover the cause and do something about it before Jordy begins another rampage of destruction?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

DETECTIVE COMICS #762

Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker; art by Rick Burchett, Darwyn Cooke, and Dan Davis; cover by John McCrea and James Hodgkins.

Things between Bruce and Vesper heat up, while Sasha begins a new, uneasy working arrangement with Batman. Meanwhile, the GCPD's Internal Affairs goes after a dirty cop - and you won't believe who it is! All this and a shock ending you don't dare miss! Plus, "Trail of the Catwoman" concludes in the backup written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke - leading into an all-new Catwoman ongoing series.

40 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #21

Written by Devin Grayson and Mike Carlin; art by Roger Robinson, Dan DeCarlo, John Floyd, and Terry Austin; cover by Brian Bolland.

"Retribution," Part 2 of 2. A man named Yoska has emerged from Dick Grayson's past, claiming to be Dick's grandfather. Where Yoska has come from and why assassins are on his tail are answers that Batman and Nightwing must figure out quickly if they're going to keep this final link to Dick's past alive. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup "Day & Nightâ¤|in Black & White!" written by DCU executive editor Mike Carlin and illustrated by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo and Terry Austin - featuring Batgirl and Poison Ivy.

40 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

BATMAN #595

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Scott McDaniel and Aaron Sowd; cover by McDaniel.

Bruce attempts to unravel the mystery behind the connection between Lew Moxon and his dearly departed father, Thomas Wayne. Could Bruce's father somehow have been involved with Gotham's underworld?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #82

Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe; cover by Scott McDaniel and Cariello.

Azrael confronts the criminal mastermind who took him prisoner! But can Jean Paul bring his new foe to justice when the drugs in his system cause him to black out at the most inopportune times?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

BATGIRL #20

Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella.

Guest-writer Chuck Dixon steps in for "Literacy." Batgirl reluctantly must seek the help of Stephanie Brown, the Spoiler, to help solve a kidnapping that's been plaguing The Hill. The Spoiler has the one advantage over Cassandra that will make or break this case; she can read.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST SC

Written by Doug Moench; art and cover by Kelley Jones and John Beatty.

The third and concluding volume to the Elseworlds saga that began with Batman & Dracula: Red Rain and Batman: Bloodstorm. Crimson Mist finds James Gordon and Alfred Pennyworth removing the stake from the vampire Batman's heart in order to have him help fend off a swarm of undead descending on Gotham. But will a revived Dark Knight prove to be even a bigger threat?

96 pages, $14.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

BATMAN: DARK VICTORY HC

Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Tim Sale.

The maxi-series that served as a follow-up to Batman: The Long Halloween is collected in this hardcover, by the team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. A trade-paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than March 2002.

392 pages, $29.95, arrives in stores on Oct. 24.

BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #42

Written by Scott Peterson; art by Craig Rousseau and Dan Davis; cover by Bob Smith and Terry Beatty.

It's a hot time in Gotham, as buildings mysteriously explode in flames all over town. It's up to Batman and Robin to put out the inferno in "Tuesday Night."

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #2

Written by Alex Simmons; art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki; cover by Turner.

Caught in the crossfire of a police shootout, Orpheus must fight for his life as he seeks to take down a bevy of deadly gangbangers. But even if he can get past the hail of bullets, the mystery of who's behind the recent police killings still remains. And to solve that mystery, Orpheus must face Gotham's protector -- the Batman.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

BIRDS OF PREY #35

Written by Chuck Dixon; art by William Rosado and Keith Champagne; cover by Phil Noto.

Oracle, Power Girl, Blue Beetle, and Militia have arrived to rescue Black Canary, but they're too late. Ra's al Ghul is on the run, but how much running can a centuries-old guy do, anyway? The walls are coming down and it looks like Dinah's gonna get squashed...unless she can make it to the Lazarus Pit. It's the climactic conclusion to our star-crossed story of love, betrayal, death and rebirth.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

HARLEY & IVY: LOVE ON THE LAM

Written by Judd Winick; painted art and cover by Joe Chiodo. In stores September 26. Before Harley Quinn got her own monthly series, she teamed up with Poison Ivy for an unforgettable night on the town filled with wacky hijinx and unfortunate scenarios.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

HARLEY QUINN #12

Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

Harley's first year ends with a bang in this extra-sized issue. It's games-within-games as Bo and Surley try to capture Harley; Bo and Carrie try to hook up (at last); Nix unleashes his plan against Harley; Buster's true colors are shown; Jack Happi meets his destiny (and it hurts); allegiances shift; and Batman strikes. And a familiar guest-star returns, setting in motion Harley Quinn's second year.

40 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

NIGHTWING #61

Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Trevor McCarthy and Rob Leigh; cover by McCarthy and John Lowe.

When a bank robbery goes bad, Officer Dick Grayson makes it his mission to go after the culprits. But sometimes catching the bad guy isn't the most dangerous part of a case. Sometimes it's the cops you have to watch if you want to stay alive.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

ROBIN #94

Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy.

A lead-in to next month's big event. Spoiler's up to her eyeballs in villains, and they're living in her house, no less. Meanwhile, Tim makes a very disturbing discovery as the truth about his roommate Wesley is revealed. Unfortunately, Wesley makes a discovery about Tim, and it involves a certain Boy Wonder costume.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

SUPERMAN TITLES

SUPERMAN #174

Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Steve Lieber, Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith; cover by McGuinness and Smith.

The aftermath of "Our Worlds at War" has taken its toll on the Man of Steel. Superman returns to Smallville in order to restore the Kent farm, but he can't shake the terrible feelings inside him. Will Superman hang up his costume for good?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #596

Written by Joe Casey; art and cover by Mike Wieringo and Jose Marzan, Jr.

This doesn't look like a job for Superman. Has the Man of Steel turned his back on the world after the War? It certainly looks like it when neither the JLA nor the President can get the Man of Steel to help with the recovery of our planet.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #118

Written by Mark Schultz; art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen; cover by Mahnke.

Guest-starring Hal Jordan, the Spectre. Superman is brought in by the Linear Men for the war crimes they perceive the Man of Steel to have committed. Can the Spectre defend him against the tribunal that is the Quintessence? What will be the punishment and who is the surprise witness?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

ACTION COMICS #783

Written by Joe Kelly; art by Brandon S. Bardeaux and Mark Morales; cover by Kano.

A beleaguered Man of Steel faces off against the Ocean Master, Major Disaster and Scorch separately, but how can he hope to stop them when he's lost the will to fight, and the one man who gave him hope is missing?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

SUPERBOY #92

Written by Joe Kelly and Eddie Berganza; art and cover by Pascual Ferry and Keith Champagne.

The Kid's really had it rough in recent months. So what better time for Doctor Sin to return? And if you thought the Doctor was an enigma before, then check out this rematch between him and Superboy, set in a wonderland of weirdness.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

SUPERGIRL #62

Written by Peter David; art and cover by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs.

Supergirl unfairly judged Buzz of a crime he didn't commit. Now, knowing the truth, the guilt-ridden heroine tracks Buzz all the way to Gotham City. Unfortunately it looks like Buzz really is on the wrong side of the tracks this time. He's aligned himself with Harvey Dent, a.k.a. Two-Face, whose kidnapping of a scientist leads to the creation of another bizarre foe for the Maid of Might.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #2

Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne.

Elseworlds. The mini-series continues. In the 1960s, the teen protegés of the JSA form a teen group of their own; sibling rivalry and other tensions mount within the Kent family; and an unexpected romance flowers in Gotham City's super-hero community. Then, in the 1970s, Deadman takes Batman on a harrowing trip into the shattered psyche of one of the Dark Knight Detective's greatest foes, and Hal Jordan embarks on a new career.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #61

Written by Andy Merrill; art by Aluir Amancio and Terry Austin; cover by Mike Manley and Austin.

Superman battles the Parasite. Although the fight is as serious as it gets, the real story is about two street-corner magicians who are sure they are as powerful as the Man of Steel.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

SUPERMAN VS. PREDATOR TP

Written by David Michelinie; art and cover by Alex Maleev.

Superman faces a strange - and deadly - visitor from another planet in this trade that finds a weakened Man of Steel struggling to defeat a nearly unstoppable hunter whose deadly mission threatens all life on Earth. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics.

144 pages, $14.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

DC UNIVERSE TITLES

BLACKHAWK ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC

Written by Will Eisner, Dick French, William Woolfolk, Bob Powell; art by Chuck Cuidera, Reed Crandall and various; cover by Cuidera and Rodney Ramos.

Thrill to the exciting adventures of wartime hero Blackhawk and his multinational squad of freedom fighters. This special hardcover collection reprints the Blackhawk stories from Military Comics #1-17. Included: A map of Blackhawk Island.

240 pages, $49.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

THE FLASH #178

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Bolland.

"Caged." Keystone City tries to keep Gorilla Grodd in a cage. But this is a very different Grodd than the one you're used to - a fierce fighting ape who's out to level the town. Looks like the Flash is going to have his hands full dealing with this monkey business.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

THE FLASH ANNUAL #1 (1963) - FASCIMILE EDITION

Written by John Broome and Robert Kanigher; art by Carmine Infantino, Lee Elias, Joe Giella, Frank Giacoia; cover by Infantino and Joe Kubert.

The very best of the Silver Age Flash's early adventures are showcased in this handsome facsimile edition of The Flash Annual #1 (1963) - reprinting the first appearances of Kid Flash, the Elongated Man and the villainous Gorilla Grodd.

80 pages, $6.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

THE FLASH SECRET FILES #3

Written by Geoff Johns, Dan Curtis Johnson, J.H. Williams III, and Ian Edginton; art by Scott Kolins, Diego Barreto, Jason Johnson, Scott McDaniel, Bryan Talbot, Liam McCormack-Sharp, Paul Rivoche, Pascual Alixe, José Marzan, Jr., Aaron Sowd, and various; cover by Kolins

In the aftermath of The Flash: Iron Heights, discover the new threats that confront the Fastest Man Alive. A new player in the Keystone City Police Department arrives in the Flash's stomping grounds, and discovers that the city is much more than it seems (written by Geoff Johns with art by Scott Kolins & José Marzan, Jr.). Also, the DEO's Agent Chase meets Wally West for the first time and learns about one of his greatest foes (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Diego Barreto & Mick Gray) and Max Mercury and Impulse co-star in "Flash Facts" (by Ian Edginton & Jason Johnson). Plus, Profile Pages of Flash's enemies and allies, featuring art by Scott McDaniel, Bryan Talbot, Liam McCormack-Sharp, Paul Rivoche, Pascual Alixe, and more.

48 pages, $4.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

GREEN ARROW #8

Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner.

"Quiver" continues as the mystery behind Ollie Queen's return from the grave deepens. Green Arrow's been wandering around the DCU with no knowledge of the last ten years, and the secrets behind his memory loss become clearer with this issue's surprising revelations. The only problem is that he may not like the answers to his questions.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

GREEN LANTERN #142

Written by Judd Winick; art by Eric Battle and Rich Faber; cover by Dale Eaglesham.

The trio known as Inferno is more than a match for two Green Lanterns, so Jade is in serious trouble when Kyle gets critically injured and taken out of the fight! Jade's got no time to help him out though, as Inferno's three members - Ember, Torch and Blaze - try to take out not only two Green Lanterns in one day, but all of Manhattan.

32 pages, $2.25, arrive in stores on Sept. 5.

IMPULSE #78

Written by Todd Dezago; art by Carlo Barberi and Rich Faber; cover by Barberi and Wayne Faucher.

The members of Young Justice guest-star in "Impulse No More!" The celebrated Impulse uniform stays folded in a trunk this issue. The traumatic events of the War have forced an end to Bart's career. Meanwhile, White Lightning returns.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

JLA #58

Written by Mark Waid; art by Mike S. Miller and Paul Neary; cover by Bryan Hitch and Neary.

"Terror Incognita," Part 4 of 4. With the White Martians' defeat of the JLA, the Earth is in their villainous grasp at last. And now that the Martians' long-term alteration of Earth's atmosphere nearing its completion, there doesn't seem to be any hope of thwarting their evil ambitions by exposing them to their one weakness: fire. Having retreated to the airless space around the moon, how can the few surviving Leaguers possibly withstand the aliens' crippling assault?

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

JLA: INCARNATIONS #5

Written by John Ostrander; art by Val Semeiks, Norm Breyfogle, Eric Battle, and Prentis Rollins; cover by Semeiks and Rollins.

The untold tales of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue. Vibe! Steel! Gypsy! It's the rise and fall of the Motor City Justice League, as Aquaman relocates the JLA from a satellite in the sky to Detroit to bring them closer to the people they serve. But as soon as they arrive, they find themselves embroiled in the greatest disaster ever: The Crisis on Infinite Earths. Plus: Two titanic backup tales give a fresh glimpse at the darkest moments in the lives of everyone's favorite heroes.

48 pages, $3.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

JSA #28

Written by Geoff Johns; art by Steve Sadowski and Christian Alamy; cover by Rags Morales.

The JSA meets its newest foe: Roulette (introduced in JSA Secret Files #2). The villainess runs "The House," a fight club for the super-powered where the JSA is being forced to battle each other -- or die. First on the fight card: Black Adam vs. Atom Smasher.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN

Written by Stan Lee (lead story) with Michael Uslan (backup); art by John Buscema (lead) with Kyle Baker (backup); covers by John Buscema and Adam Hughes.

One of the most eagerly anticipated projects in modern comics history continues as Stan Lee presents his vision of Superman, illustrated by the legendary John Buscema. When an alien policeman chases his most hated foe into the reaches of space, he soon finds himself stranded on Earth. With remarkable powers from the new atmosphere, he becomes a super-hero in hopes of accelerating humanity's progress toward the stars. But Reverend Dominic Darrk has other plans. Plus, an "On the Street" backup story written by Michael Uslan and Stan Lee, with art by Kyle Baker.

48 pages, $5.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

LEGION WORLDS #6

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Kilian Plunkett, Mike McKone and Lanning; cover by John Cassaday.

Tinya Wazzo, the former Legionnaire known as Apparition, is on the run from mercenaries hired by her domineering mother. When they track Tinya to Rimbor, the homeworld of her late husband, Jo Nah (the lost Legionnaire Ultra Boy), Tinya is no condition to make a last stand against her pursuers. Fortunately, she's befriended a "lone wolf" of sorts along the way, and he doesn't like having his back against the wall! In the backup story (with art by Mike McKone & Andy Lanning), we go back one year in the past, to the memorial service for the Lost Legionnaires, and learn what prompted the remaining heroes to disband the Legion.

48 pages, $3.95, arrives in stores on Sept.26.

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #36

Written by John Ostrander; art by Jamal Igle and Ray Kryssing; cover by Tom Mandrake.

Final Issue. The return of the Justice Experience's greatest nemesis, Dr. Trapps, may mean the end to the Martian Manhunter, as J'onn is forced to make a decision that will affect the rest of his (possibly very short!) life.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

ORION #18

Written by Walter Simonson; art by Simonson, Al Milgrom and Klaus Janson; cover by Simonson.

Orion goes back to Apokolips, the world of his birth. Once there, he is befriended by Rakar - a former Green Lantern (from Green Lantern 80-Page Giant) who's been abandoned there at the hands of Darkseid. Can Orion make it from Apokolips to Earth? Plus, a backup tale featuring art by Al Milgrom & Klaus Janson.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

THE SPECTRE #9

Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Ryan Sook and Jim Royal; cover by Sook.

Hal Jordan is confronted with a horrible catastrophe. Because of his role as the Spectre, his dearest family members are caught up in a cosmic game where death seems to be the only way out. And now that the soul of Abin Sur has been bottled up and stolen, is the hell in which he finds himself his final infernal resting place, or is there some way out?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

SUICIDE SQUAD #1

Written by Keith Giffen; art and cover by Paco Medina and Joe Sanchez.

From the ruins of "Our Worlds at War" comes the return of the DC Universe's deadliest team. When former members of the Injustice Gang are given a chance for freedom, they're jumping at the chance for suicide.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

THE TITANS #33

Written by Jay Faerber; art by Mike Collins and Bud LaRosa; cover by Kia Asamiya.

Argent is on the trail of Theta, the mysterious supervillain responsible for the assault on Epsilon. But as she gets closer to the person who hired Theta to battle the Titans, it becomes obvious to Argent that the villain's employer is someone Argent already knows.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

WONDER WOMAN #174

Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Jimenez and Andy Lanning; cover by Adam Hughes.

"The Witch & the Warrior," Part 1 of 3. The Earth still is repairing itself after the events of "Our Worlds at War." So naturally, the evil sorceress Circe decides to take advantage by transforming the weary male heroes of the JLA, JSA, Titans, and Young Justice into fantastic creatures that a cadre of super-villains will hunt down and kill! Wonder Woman must assemble a team of Earth's greatest heroines - including Power Girl, Doctor Light, Vixen, Black Canary, and Troia - to save the heroes, while she saves Superman.

32 pages, $2.25, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

YOUNG JUSTICE #37

Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Marlo Alquiza.

"Our Worlds at War" may be over, but Young Justice is still stuck in Hell. Or is it Apokolips? Same difference. At the tender mercy of Granny Goodness and the Female Furies, the teen heroes have all their worst nightmares come to life.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

BEYOND THE DCU TITLES

A LIFE FORCE SC

Written and illustrated by Will Eisner; cover by Eisner.

Presenting the first DC edition of Will Eisner's A Life Force, as part of The Will Eisner Library of books. Set during the Depression, A Life Force tells the hard-luck story of a tenement dweller living in the same neighborhood that served the setting for A Contract With God. Eisner's everyman, Jacob Shtarkah, and his family and neighbors come to life in this moving urban portrait.

144 pages, $12.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

CARTOON CARTOONS #7

Written by Joe Edkin, Sholly Fisch and Michael Kraiger; art by Gary Terry, Vincent Deporter, Dave Simons, Tim Harkins, Angus Bungay, and Mike Kazaleh; cover by Van Partible and Jeff Albrecht.

Johnny Bravo makes friends with the coolest dude in town - only to watch Mama fall head over heels for him. Plus, all-new tales starring Ed, Edd & Eddy, Cow and Chicken, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. Featuring cover art by Johnny Bravo creator Van Partible.

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

LOONEY TUNES #82

Written by Sholly Fisch and Frank Strom; art by David Alvarez, Walter Carzon, Leo Batic, Horacio Ottolini, and Mike DeCarlo; cover by Alvarez and DeCarlo.

Speedy Gonzales works a little of that ol' black magic on Witch Hazel; Foghorn Leghorn gets a blue ribbon for buffoonery at the county fair; and Sylvester and Tweety switch places?

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #19

Written by Sean Carolan and Jennifer Moore, Ian Boothby and Roger Fredericks; art by Stephanie Gladden, Bill Alger and Mike DeCarlo; cover by Phil Moy.

Sugar, spice -- and a little kung fu. That dastardly monkey Mojo Dojo uses some Eastern wisdom to pound the Girls silly; plus, Buttercup learns a bit about Zen -- in order to calm down?

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

SCOOBY-DOO #52

Written by Dave Hunt and Dan Abnett; art by Joe Staton, Anthony Williams, Dan Davis and Hunt; cover by Staton and Hunt.

It's a creepy cave adventure for the Mystery Inc. gang as they go down South - way down - into "The Haunted Cave!" Plus, Scooby gets a little ghost-chasing help from Shakespeare in "To Haunt or Not to Haunt."

32 pages, $1.99, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS TITLES

THE AUTHORITY #26

Written by Tom Peyer; art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend.

It's the end of everything for the New Authority, the doomed superteam whose own missteps first altered the very fabric of reality, then erased the team from existence. The political and corporate fatcats are backing the New Authority, but the people who now control reality are bringing the Old Authority back. It looks like there's a happy ending - and a triumphant return - in store for the Authority. But which Authority - and for how long?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

CRIMSON: REDEMPTION TP

Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope.

The final chapter of the Crimson library collects issues #19-24 of the Cliffhanger series. The world is in flames and the battle lines are drawn for a showdown between good and evil. Alex Elder, along with his staunch allies, offer our world and its inhabitants the only chance at survival they have. It's devastation on a global level, and the fate of our planet is at stake.

160 pages, $14.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

CYBERNARY 2.0 #3

Written by Joe Harris; art and cover by Eric Canete and Juan Vlasco.

Yumiko and the street rats find themselves the prisoners of the young clan lord Toshiro. But Yumiko's mind is already fractured. In his bid for the throne of Gamorra, will Toshiro's brainwashing push her over the edge? Or does MechaMax have plans of his own for Cybernary?

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #1

Written by Tommy Yune; art and cover by Yune and Vince Russell.

An evil new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate takes the Danger Girls on a wild new adventure from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

THE ESTABLISHMENT #1

Written by Ian Edginton; art and cover by Charlie Adlard

Spinning out of the 8-page preview story in The Authority #24, The Establishment is WildStorm's newest ongoing series, delivering super-hero action with a British attitude. Charlie Arrows, Jon Drake, Equus, Scarlet, Mister Pharmacist, and others form the government sanctioned team that keeps all the weird, wild and world-threatening stuff away from the general populace.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

GEN13 #69

Written by Adam Warren; art by Yannick Paquette and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Warren.

Part 2 of the 2-part "Slave to Love," tying into The Authority. All hell breaks looseâ¤|literally! Grunge, occasional boytoy for the Authority's apparently indiscriminate Swift, becomes the unwitting "Trojan horse" for a scheme to destroy the Authority's dimension-hopping Carrier. Can Grunge and long-suffering girlfriend Freefall, as well as their troubled relationship, possibly survive the ensuing universe-shaking cataclysm?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

THE MONARCHY #7

Written by Doselle Young; art by John McCrea and Garry Leach; cover by McCrea.

"Making the Metropolitan," Part 2 of 3. L.A.'s flawed hero Last Angel's bitter defeat leads to a strange resurrection, with Jackson King behind the scenes orchestrating both the tragedy and triumph. Plus, Agent Morro finds what may ultimately prove to be the greatest weapon in his fight against the Monarchy: Malcolm King.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

NINJA BOY #2

Written by Allen Warner and Alé Garza; art and cover by Garza and Dan Norton.

Training is over and now Nakio's real education begins. After narrowly escaping certain death from Mikaboshi's deadliest assassins, Nakio races to save his family. But is he too late? Mikaboshi and his forces must be destroyed. But how? The answers may lie with the oracle, Kali the Devourer. But to find Kali, Nakio and his furry companion Sake must journey into the perilous Old Forest and unlock its secrets.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

OUT THERE #5

Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope.

Zach's father tries to kill him. A possessed Sheriff Greenwood is hunting Casey, Mark, and Jess, and a structure that will completely open E-D city to the Draedrealm is nearly complete. Just when things look like they can't get any worse, a new evil presence arrives.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - ENEMY UNSEEN TP

Written by Keith R.A. De Candido, Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Scott Ciencin; art by Peter Pachoumis, Dave Hoover, Andrew Currie, and various; painted cover by Drew Struzan.

A cover by painter Drew Struzan, marking his WildStorm debut, fronts this collection of stories featuring Star Trek: The Next Generation. This trade paperback contains the Next Generation tales Perchance To Dream, Embrace The Wolf, And The Killing Shadows, written by some of the most popular novelists of licensed fiction today.

224 pages, $17.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - FORGIVENESS HC

Written by David Brin; painted art and cover by Scott Hampton.

Best-selling science-fiction author David Brin tackles his first-ever Star Trek project, and first-ever graphic novel, collaborating with acclaimed painter Scott Hampton. Captain Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E spot a stray transporter beam in deep space carrying a living being inside. When they bring it aboard, they encounter a mystery for the ages.

96 pages, $24.95, arrives in stores on Oct. 17.

TALEWEAVER #1

Written by Leonard Banaag; art and cover by Philip S. Tan and Gary Mayoralgo.

Following the exciting launch of last month's Ninja Boy comes a new Asian-themed WildStorm mini-series. Taleweaver explores a time of war on a distant world, where the ways of feudal Asia still thrive. Warlords lead great armies into battle and the clash of swords rings across the land, as powerful magic fills the air, and the destiny of a nation lies with an unsuspecting young man. Extra-sized first issue.

40 pages, $3.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #27

Written by Joe Casey; art and cover by Sean Phillips.

It's Grifter vs. Zealot in the third and perhaps final round. After their confrontation in issue #23, Grifter sets out to learn the true secrets behind Zealot's deadly mission against the Coda, the warrior cult she founded a millennia ago. Plus, the return of Agent Wax.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE #5

Written by Jeff Mariotte; art and cover by John Severin.

Jimmy Miggs is back in the dusty border town of Luttrell, with vengeance on the brain, and a bullet with Gideon Brood's name on it. One problem: Jimmy Miggs is supposed to be dead. To make matters worse, a lynch mob has laid an ambush for Brood, and the young barmaid Jerome Alexander Betts has grown fond of is being used as the bait. It all culminates in a shock ending that changes the Desperadoes team forever.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

VERTIGO TITLES

100 BULLETS #28

Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Dave Johnson.

"Contrabandolero," Part 1 of 3. Down in the West Texas town of El Paso, it's not just love people are falling into. Life is dirt cheap on the border, and even that's too pricey for Wyley Times, a gas-station attendant with absolutely zero ambition. When a smoldering, mysterious beauty comes to town, she sends Wyley spinning over the edge, and it's up to her equally mysterious companion to straighten Wyley out.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK #2

Written by Garth Ennis; art by Carlos Ezquerra; cover by Glenn Fabry.

The Rifle Brigade chaps arrive in Sidi Boomboom, capital of the Middle Eastern kingdom where Hitler's lost bollock is rumored to be kept. But before they can collect their prize, they first must defeat Nazi assassins, a lovesick elephant, and a dashing Yank with his own eye on the ball.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

AMERICAN CENTURY #7

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Dick Giordano and John Stokes; painted cover by John Van Fleet.

"The Protector," Part 3 of 4. The ugly reality of Hollywood comes into focus for Harry Kraft, as a young actress reveals her dirty little secret; a government snitch gets a TV show; and a mob boss makes a gossip columnist an offer she can't refuse. Featuring guest-pencils by Dick Giordano.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

AMERICAN CENTURY: SCARS AND STRIPES TP

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Marc Laming and John Stokes; painted cover by Chaykin.

The first four issues of American Century are collected in this introductory trade paperback. Harry Block, a fighter jock who distinguished himself in the skies over Europe in World War II, is recalled to active duty in Korea. But instead of enlisting, he hijacks a plane, reinvents himself as Harry "Kraft," and sets out to live an extraordinary new life of action and adventure.

96 pages, $8.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

ANGEL AND THE APE #2

Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Philip Bond; cover by Arthur Adams.

The mystery thickens as Angel and Sam penetrate deeper into the Big Apple's steamy netherworld in search of Bambi's past. From a dermatologist's office to a Staten Island strip club - everyone seemed to want Bambi dead.

32 pages, $2.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #5

Written by Robert Rodi; art by Louis Small, Jr. and Mark Farmer; painted cover by Phil Noto.

"Arms and Legs for Hostages," Part 1 of 2. Angela goes undercover - and under covers - to rescue two young girls from an African dictator's clutches. But there's a mole in the presidential palace! Will Angela be exposed? Even more than she's used to?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

THE CRUSADES #7

Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Kelley Jones and Jason Moore; painted cover by Teddy Kristiansen.

The second Crusade marches on. She's seen him. She's spoken to him. She's touched the cold steel that covers his arcane flesh. And this month Venus Kostopikas begins her quest to find the Knight. But will her twisting path of detection cross the lines drawn in the erupting war between the city's cardinal of crime, The Pope, and its would-be usurper Bocc?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

HELLBLAZER #166

Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

"Highwater," Part 3 of 4. As John Constantine gets further involved with an extremist patriot group, he finds himself drawn to their charismatic leader, Major Gage. Aware of Constantine's abilities, Gage has plans of his own for Constantine - plans that could lead to the deaths of thousands. But to his credit, John has plans of his own.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #3

Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case; painted cover by John Bolton.

Tim Hunter takes Kalesh on a walking tour of the many worlds of The White School, and gives her some insights about the nature of magic --and himself.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

I, PAPARAZZI HC

Written by Pat McGreal; art and cover by Stephen John Phillips and Steven Parke.

This hallucinatory, psychological thriller recounts one night in the life of "Monster" McGowran, one of New York City's paparazzi. A night that takes a left turn into weirdness when he's beaten to a pulp by the bodyguards of an inscrutable young movie star. But when Monster plans his revenge, he accidentally uncovers something strange, horrifying and not meant to be discovered.

96 pages, $29.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 26.

LUCIFER #18

Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross, Dean Ormston and Ryan Kelly; painted cover by Christopher Moeller.

"Dalliance With the Damned," Part 2. In the region of Hell called Effrul, Christopher Rudd learns the true and terrible purpose behind the sufferings of the damned. Meanwhile, a bloody conspiracy threatens Effrul's fragile and decadent social order, and it seems that one of its targets is Lucifer Morningstar.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

OUTLAW NATION #13

Written by Jamie Delano; art by Goran Parlov and Goran Sudzuka; painted cover by Glenn Fabry.

"Desperado." While Story's in Hell Holes trying to put a beneficial spin on his dubious deal with Old Asa, Reverend Hell is working on persuading Sonny he has a vocation in the Church of Johnson. With every one so preoccupied, no one notices that Martin's disappeared with a bad disposition and a bottle of whiskey.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #4

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Bryan Talbot and Steve Leialoha; cover by Dave McKean.

Erstwhile detectives, Edwin and Charles, have helped their 'mentor' the Marquez de Marquis capture an immortal killer. But after more snooping, the boys begin to suspect that they've caught the wrong man, and their mysterious benefactor may not be what he appears. To make matters worse, it looks like the usually helpful Mad Hettie has joined the forces of evil as well. Can the boys uncover the truth, save the day and get the girl, all while maintaining proper British manners?

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 19.

SWAMP THING #19

Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Marc Hempel; painted cover by Greg Staples.

Tefe's search for the Tree of Knowledge heats up. Journeying to Africa with Pilate, she meets an African medicine woman who agrees to take Tefé to the Tree. But first Tefe must atone for her past sins and ask permission from the continent's ancestors.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN #49

Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; cover by Moebius.

Spider's evidence against the Smiler and his corrupt administration has been wiped out. Now he must rebuild his case from scratch, exploring every nook and cranny...and fighting dirty if he has to - because he's finally up against someone with the mind and ability to fight dirtier than he can. As the nation and City reel under its new shocks, and the Smiler relaxes, Spider and his Filthy Asistants finally have the space to move unnoticed, as they plan their attack.

32 pages, $2.50, arrives in stores on Sept. 12.

WAR STORY: JOHANN'S TIGER

Written by Garth Ennis; art by Chris Weston and Gary Erskine; photo cover.

The first of Garth Ennis' brutal WWII stories that tell it like it really was. Johann's Tiger is the tale of a German Tiger tank commander and his crew. Retreating from the Russians on the Eastern Front, Johann's only goal is to find the Americans and surrender to them before he and his men get killed. But even if he can escape from the Red Army and the Nazi Secret Police, Johann can never elude his own guilt over the atrocities he's seen and committed.

64 pages, $4.95, arrives in stores on Sept. 5.

DC DIRECT PRODUCTS

ACE THE BATHOUND SOFT TOY

Based on the masked hound who used to accompany the Silver Age Batman on his crimefighting rounds, Ace the Bathound, masked to preserve his secret identity, features a removable cloth cape, has a wire inside for posing, and is as cuddly as they come...not to mention the perfect companion for the Krypto Soft Toy. Packaged in a 4-color window box.

$14.95, arrives in stores on Jan. 23.

CLASSIC SUPERMAN S-SHIELD POCKET WATCH

Manufactured by Fossil for DC Direct. This unique silver finished pocket watch is in the shape of the iconic Superman S-Shield and includes a dynamic image of the classic Silver Age Superman on its face.

$89.95, arrives in stores on Dec. 5.

GOLDEN AGE FLASH BY ALEX ROSS POSTER

Painted art by Alex Ross.

Alex Ross continues his series of full-color painted posters starring the legendary DC super-heroes - this time around, from the Golden Age of Comics. First out of the gate is - who else? - Jay Garrick, the Flash, the original Scarlet Speedster. This 22-inch x 34-inch poster is designed to be displayed on its own or be placed side-by-side with the others.

$7.95, arrives in stores on Oct. 24.

GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN BY ALEX ROSS POSTER

Painted art by Alex Ross.

Alex Ross's portrayals of DC's super-stars of the Golden Age continues with this full-color painted poster featuring comics' first ring-slinger, the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott. This 22-inch x 34-inch poster is designed to be displayed on its own or be placed side-by-side with the others.

$7.95, arrives in stores on Oct. 24.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS: JOHN STEWART ACTION FIGURE

He wasn't Earth's first Green Lantern, but John Stewart - originally chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to wear the power ring when Hal Jordan was out of commission - quickly established himself as a legend within the ranks of the Green Lantern Corps. Now Green Lantern John Stewart is an action figure standing approximately 6.25 inches tall, and featuring multiple points of articulation, a power battery, and a one-size-fits-all PVC power ring. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack.

Price TBA, arrives in stores on Jan. 30.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS: TOMAR RE ACTION FIGURE

Tomar Re of the planet Xudar, defender of space sector 2813, is one of the legends of the Green Lantern Corps. His long and faithful record of service as a Green Lantern marks him as one of the Corps most heroic members -- and now he joins such stellar company as Hal Jordan and John Stewart as an action figure.

Price TBA, arrives in stores on Jan. 30.

METAL MEN PVC SET

Created in the laboratory by the brilliant Dr. Will Magnus, the Metal Men were a most unlikely group of heroes - a team of robots outfitted with the revolutionary Responsometer, a device that gave them human emotions. Now the Metal Men are reunited in this full-color, hand-painted seven-piece PVC set, featuring Doc Magnus and his robot friends: flirtatious Platinum, shy Tin, hot-headed Mercury, dull-witted Lead, powerful Iron, and the brilliant Gold. These PVC figures stand between 2-1/4 inches and 4 inches. Packaged in a 4-color display box.

7 pieces, $39.95, arrives in stores on Jan. 23.

STARMAN POSTER

Pencilled by Tony Harris; painted by Alex Ross.

The legacy of Starman stretches back to the Golden Age of Comics, beginning with the original hero of that name, Ted Knight, wielder of the Cosmic Rod. Now penciller Tony Harris and painter Alex Ross unite to bring this legacy to life in the Starman Poster. Originally appearing as the covers to Starman #57-62, these images have been joined together in this 26-inch x 26-inch poster featuring all the heroes who have battled evil as Starman.

$10.95, arrives in stores on Oct. 24.

THE TITANS: DONNA TROY POSTER

Art by Phil Jimenez.

She has served the cause of justice and represented the way of the Amazons since she was a child. Now the many faces of Donna Troy, the original Wonder Girl, are brought to vivid life in this striking new full-color poster. Featuring the cover triptych that originally appeared on Titans #23-25, artist Phil Jimenez traces Wonder Girl's history from birth to today in this massive 55-inch x 28-inch poster.

$19.95, arrives in stores on Oct. 24.

CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST

Designed and sculpted by Tim Bruckner.

The Man of Steel leads the way as the first in a new series of mini-busts from DC Direct. The first series of mini-busts will feature DC's classic characters, beginning with this portrayal of a classic retro-style Superman as a dynamic bust of the Man of Steel, poised in mid-flight. The Classic Superman Mini-Bust is approximately 6.25 inches in length to the tip of his outstretched hand and 5 inches wide, standing on a base that measures 5 inches wide x 4 inches diameter x .25 inches high. Packaged in a 4-color box.

$45, arrives in stores on Jan. 16.

GREEN ARROW STATUE

Sculpted by Tim Bruckner; based on designs by Matt Wagner.

Green Arrow is back, both in his new highly acclaimed monthly series -- and now as a new hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue. The Green Arrow Statue features the Emerald Archer with bow in hand, arrow notched, ready to take aim and let fly the shaft that will take down any evildoer. Set on an urban rooftop, the Green Arrow Statue is designed by Matt Wagner and sculpted by Tim Bruckner and stands approximately 11-1/4 inches tall by 5-5/8 inches wide by 7 inches deep. Packaged in a 4-color box.

$195, arrives in stores on Jan. 9.