DC Comics In July 2011: DC Universe

[ENGLISH] DC Comics tells us: DC Comics In July 2011, Part 1: DC Universe – War of the Green Lanterns: Aftermath, Flashpoint, DC Universe Online Legends, Batman, Inc, Batman: The Dark Knight, Batman,  Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, Superman, Green Arrow, Thunder Agents, Green Lantern Corps, Action Comics, Birds of Prey, Zatanna…

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WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS: AFTERMATH #1
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
1:10 Variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE
The shocking consequences of the blockbuster “War of the Green Lantern” event have shattered the lives of Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner in ways no one will see coming.
Everything you thought you knew about the Corps is no more!
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the retailer order form for more information.
On sale JULY 13 • 40 pg, 1 of 2 , FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #62
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
1:10 Variant cover by RAGS MORALES
Still reeling from the endgame of “War of the Green Lanterns,” the Corps must pull itself together in order to resume policing the universe.
But the Green Lanterns find that doing so is more difficult than they ever imagined.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #12
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by RAGS MORALES
With the events of “War of the Green Lanterns” still heavy in his thoughts, Guy Gardner must serve a Corps that is no longer the same. And you know how Guy deals with great change: poorly.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT #3
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE
Cover by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE
1:25 Black and white variant cover A by ANDY KUBERT
Variant cover B by IVAN REIS and GEORGE PEREZ
FLASH QUESTION: Will The Flash and his new allies be able to fix the world?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information
On sale JULY 6 • 3 of 5, 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BOOSTER GOLD #46
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and NORM RAPMUND
FLASH QUESTION: Will Booster be able to stop Doomsday and help The Flash – or has his time come to an end?
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: BATMAN – KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #2
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by EDUARDO RISSO
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
FLASH QUESTION: Who is The Joker? And what is his dark connection to the Wayne family?
On sale JULY 6 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: SECRET SEVEN #2
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by GEORGE PEREZ and SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by GEORGE PEREZ
FLASH QUESTION: Who killed the first Seven? And can Amethyst stop them from killing the new Secret Seven?
On sale JULY 6 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: ABIN SUR – THE GREEN LANTERN #2
Written by ADAM SCHLAGMAN
Art and cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
FLASH QUESTION: Will Sinestro side with Abin Sur against the Guardians of Oa, or is all hope lost?
On sale JULY 6 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: THE WORLD OF FLASHPOINT #2
Written by REX OGLE
Art by EDUARDO FRANCISCO
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
FLASH QUESTION: Why is Traci 13 the most important girl in the world? Does she have the strength to do what must be done?
On sale JULY 6 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: EMPEROR AQUAMAN #2
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
FLASH QUESTION: Will his loss destroy the world?
On sale JULY 13 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: DEATHSTROKE AND THE CURSE OF THE RAVAGER #2
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and JOHN DELL
FLASH QUESTION: Will Deathstroke be able to find his treasure with Aquaman standing in his way?
On sale JULY 13 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: FRANKENSTEIN AND THE CREATURES OF THE UNKNOWN #2
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by IBRAIM ROBERSON
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
FLASH QUESTION: Can our heroes find the cure to their afflictions, or will the monster hunter Miranda Shrieve kill them before they get the chance?
On sale JULY 13 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: CITIZEN COLD #2
Written by SCOTT KOLINS
Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS
FLASH QUESTION: Will Central City’s greatest hero be able to stand against the Rogues?
On sale JULY 13 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #2
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by SCOTT CLARK and DAVID BEATY
Cover by ED BENES
FLASH QUESTION: How many must die to avenge Queen Hippolyta’s death and satiate Diana’s fury?
On sale JULY 20 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #2
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by ALEJANDRO GIRALDO
Cover by CLIFF CHIANG
FLASH QUESTION: Trapped behind enemy lines, will the Grayson family be able to help the Resistance, or is this their final performance?
On sale JULY 20 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: LEGION OF DOOM #2
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by RODNEY BUCHEMI and JOSE MARZAN, JR.
Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
FLASH QUESTION: The villains have mounted a prison break! Now, one lone hero stands in the way. Will Animal Man be able to stop them, or will they have their revenge against Cyborg?
On sale JULY 20 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: LOIS LANE AND THE RESISTANCE #2
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by EDDIE NUNEZ
Cover by EDDIE NUNEZ and SANDRA HOPE
FLASH QUESTION: Lois Lane meets the mysterious leader of the Resistance – but will she survive?
On sale JULY 27 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: THE OUTSIDER #2
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by JAVI FERNANDEZ
Cover by KEVIN NOWLAN
FLASH QUESTION: In a world where everyone hates The Outsider, who wants him dead? Will the ruler of Kahndaq have what it takes to finish the job?
On sale JULY 27 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: KID FLASH LOST #2
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by OLIVER NOME
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
FLASH QUESTION: Where is he? And when? Can Hot Pursuit save him in time for Bart to help Barry?
On sale JULY 27 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: PROJECT SUPERMAN #2
Plot by SCOTT SNYDER
Script by LOWELL FRANCIS
Art and cover by GENE HA
FLASH QUESTION: Who is behind Project Superman?
On sale JULY 27 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #2
Written by ADAM SCHLAGMAN
Art by BEN OLIVER
Cover by FRANCIS PORTELA
FLASH QUESTION: Will he be able to fly fast enough to escape his fate and defeat the Amazons?
On sale JULY 27 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING #2
Written by JONATHAN VANKIN
Art by MARCO CASTIELLO
Cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
1:10 Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
Who has been cursed to find the Swamp Thing – and can Superman and the other heroes stop him?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 27 • 2 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #11-12
Written by MARV WOLFMAN and TONY BEDARD
Art by MIKE S. MILLER, HOWARD PORTER and LIVESAY
Cover #11 by ED BENES
Cover #12 by HOWARD PORTER
Luthor unveils his next move in the elaborate game he’s playing against Superman and Brainiac – but how will it change the DC Universe? And Lois Lane is holding back a shocking secret from her husband – when revealed, it’ll rock the Man of Steel to his very core!
In issue #12, Batman begins connecting Luthor, Brainiac, the Exobytes and the survivors from The Daily Planet. But will he be in time to help
Superman’s worsening condition?
Issue #11 on sale JULY 6
Issue #12 on sale JULY 20
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #59
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK
Eclipso is triumphant! He has defeated the world’s greatest heroes, destroyed the moon and spit in the face of the greatest forces the universe. But one JLAer still stands. Can she make things right?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

ACTION COMICS #903
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by KENNETH ROCAFORT
Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
1:10 Variant cover by DENYS COWAN
The mastermind behind “Reign of Doomsday” begins the final phase of his plan to destroy Superman and all mankind! Steel, Supergirl, Superboy and the heroes of Earth unite to try to stop the devastation, while Superman undertakes a dangerous journey in a desperate attempt to save the day!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

THE NEW TEEN TITANS: GAMES HC
Written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art and cover by GEORGE PEREZ
Legendary creators Marv Wolfman (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) and George Pérez (FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS) reunite for a lost tale from their classic run on the best-selling NEW TEEN TITANS!
This original graphic novel features a mysterious villain playing a deadly game with New York City as the gameboard – and the Teen Titans as thepieces! Twenty years in the making, THE NEW TEEN TITANS: GAMES is a can’t-miss for fans new and old.
Retailers: This item is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
RESOLICIT • On sale SEPTEMBER 7 • 144 pg, 8.125” x 10.812”, FC, $24.99 US

DC RETROACTIVE: SUPERMAN – THE ‘70S #1
Written by MARTIN PASKO
Art and cover by EDUARDO BARRETTO
DC Retroactive is an exciting event honoring the defining eras of DC’s core heroes, featuring an original story by the legendary writers and artists who helped mold the characters! Martin Pasko revisits the Metropolis of the 1970s, telling an epic lost tale as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns for another go at The Man of Steel. Will he succeed this time around?
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the ’70s, also written by Martin Pasko!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 27 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC RETROACTIVE: BATMAN – THE ‘70S #1
Written by LEN WEIN
Art by TBD
Cover by TBD
The 1970s was a pivotal decade for Batman, one in which he transitioned from TV’s campy Caped Crusader into today’s Dark Knight Detective!
Now, legendary scribe Len Wein (DC UNIVERSE: LEGACIES) tells a never-before-revealed tale from this era in a brand-new story!
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the ’70s, also written by Len Wein!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 20 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC RETROACTIVE: WONDER WOMAN – THE ‘70S #1
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL
Art by J. BONE
Cover by TBD
From legendary scribe Dennis O’Neil comes an untold adventure starring DC’s Amazon Princess in her “white costume” phase! When Paradise Island
is in danger, Wonder Woman must complete three tasks to save her homeland from destruction. But are these tasks too difficult even for her?
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the ’70s, also written by Dennis O’Neil!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 20 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN – THE ‘70S #1
Written by DENNIS O’NEIL
Art and cover by MIKE GRELL
DC Retroactive is an exciting event honoring the defining eras of DC’s core heroes, featuring an original story by the legendary writers and artists who helped mold the characters! The 1970s were a time of spacefaring thrills for the Emerald Knight! Now, writer Dennis O’Neil returns to the character for a brand-new epic starring Hal Jordan!
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the ’70s, also written by Dennis O’Neil!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 27 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC RETROACTIVE: THE FLASH – THE ‘70S #1
Written by CARY BATES
Art by TBD
Cover by TBD
In a new tale from classic 1970s writer Cary Bates, Gorilla Grodd unleashes his most ruthless attack yet against his nemesis, The Flash – a plan for revenge so warped and diabolical, it dooms The Scarlet
Speedster to a slow and agonizing fate that will end his heroic career and cause an unspeakable rift between Barry and his wife, Iris!
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the ’70s, also written by Cary Bates!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 20 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC RETROACTIVE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA – THE ‘70S #1
Written by CARY BATES
Art by TBD
Cover by TBD
Writer Cary Bates reveals the untold story of how super villain Kanjar Ro nearly destroyed life as we know it when he set out to conquer Earth – Earth- Prime, that is. It’s up to the Justice League, Adam Strange and a very special DC legend to save the 1970s!
Plus: Following the 26-page lead story is a classic tale originally published in the ’70s, also written by Cary Bates!
ONE-SHOT • On sale JULY 27 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN INCORPORATED #9
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by CAMERON STEWART
1:25 Variant cover by CAMERON STEWART
Is an exclusive girls’ finishing school a secret training ground for teenaged assassins? Find out the truth as Batgirl undertakes her most dangerous
mission yet at the request of Batman.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by JAY FABOK
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
Now featuring art by rising star Jay Fabok (Soulfire)!
Etrigan the Demon’s loyalties are stretched to their breaking point, and when he chooses sides, an epic battle ensues with Batman! The victor can only be decided with the help of a new friend, but there’s no time to spare for infighting, because Gotham City is being overrun by a demon horde…
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
RESOLICIT • On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #879-880
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by JOCK and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Cover #879 by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Cover by #880 JOCK
For years, Jim Gordon has been tormented by the possibility that his son, James Jr., might be a killer. Tonight, he’ll get the answers he’s been after. But is the truth about James even darker than the Commissioner, or even Batman, could have guessed?
And in issue #880 – It all comes down to this! The Joker is on the loose in the catacombs beneath Gotham City, more vicious and frightening than
ever. But even as Batman closes in on The Clown Prince of Crime, he begins to suspect that the city may be the target of an even deadlier threat – one that could shake Gotham City to its core.
Issue #879 on sale JULY 13
Issue #880 on sale JULY 27
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US• RATED T

BATMAN #712
Written by TONY S. DANIEL
Art by STEVE SCOTT and RYAN WINN
Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
Batman uses both his wits and brute force to deal with new and old enemies alike. Will Two-Face find his coin? Does the Riddler finally get the skeleton key to his locked memories? Is there a new power hierarchy about to reign in Gotham City? Find out in the stunning conclusion of the 3-part “Pieces.”
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN AND ROBIN #25
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by GREG TOCCHINI
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
1:10 Variant cover by J.G. JONES
The most unlikely team-up ever comes to an end. It’s the crashing finish to the brief alliance of Batman, Robin and Jason Todd, a.k.a. The Red Hood, against a common foe. After all, the three “sons of Wayne” can put their differences aside for just so long. And when one fight ends, another will begin…
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #3
Written by SCOTT SNYDER and KYLE HIGGINS
Art and cover by TREVOR McCARTHY
It’s Batman and Red Robin vs. The Architect as the villain tears through Gotham City’s first families! Plus, who is Nicholas Anders? The team continues to investigate the mysterious man from turn-of-the twentieth-century Gotham, but what they find may change everything they know about the city itself!
On sale JULY 20 • 3 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY #4
Written by PAUL DINI • Art and cover by CARLOS D’ANDA
The miniseries that leads into the story of the Batman: Arkham City video game continues under the guidance of game writer Paul Dini. The gates swing shut on Arkham City, trapping small-time criminals and deadly super-villains behind its walls.
On sale JULY 27 • 4 of 5, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN BEYOND #7
Written by ADAM BEECHEN • Art by RYAN BENJAMIN and JOHN STANISCI • Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
Wayne-Powers, the Wayne family fortune, and Batman’s life all hang by mere threads as one of Terry’s first and deadliest enemies stands on the verge of final revenge! Plus, Max takes a secret meeting, and the mystery of Dana’s brother deepens!
On sale JULY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATGIRL #23
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER • Art by PERE PEREZ• Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
“Screwed” takes on a whole new meaning for Stephanie Brown as The Reapers speed up their nefarious plan, going toe-to-toe with Batgirl in the heart of Blackgate. But who are the Reapers working for, and why? Answers to both those questions and more await Batgirl as “The Lesson” concludes.
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

RED ROBIN #25
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA • Art and cover by MARCUS TO and RAY MCCARTHY
If he’s going to avoid a fight against a psycho Super-Villain, end the 7 Days of Death, win the Assassination Tournament and discover ancient knowledge over life and death, Red Robin will have to survive a final battle against one of the world’s deadliest assassins. Her name? Cassandra Cain!
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #25
Written by PETER CALLOWAY
Art by ANDRES GUINALDO and LORENZO RUGGIERO
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
With the chaos at Arkham quelled, the shocking ending of GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #24 will continue to echo. Old wounds, never fully healed, will reopen, leading to an epic showdown that has been building since the very first issue of the series! Guest-starring Batman!
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BIRDS OF PREY #14
Written by MARC ANDREYKO
Art and cover by BILLY TUCCI
When the original Phantom Lady returns to Gotham City for a mini-reunion with Lady Blackhawk, a forgotten, decades-old evil wakes from its slumber and plans twisted revenge on our heroines! Can Canary, Huntress, and Oracle unravel the mystery and save their comrades?
This special issue by the guest team of Marc Andreyko (MANHUNTER) and Billy Tucci (Shi) also guest-stars Manhunter!
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPERMAN #713
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and CHRIS ROBERSON
Art by EDDY BARROWS and J.P. MAYER
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
1:10 Variant cover by JEFF SMITH
What could possibly make The Man of Steel decide to stop being Superman? Superboy and Supergirl catch up with him in Portland, Oregon, and they want answers!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPERBOY #9
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by PIER GALLO
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
Trapped in the twisted lair of the Hollow Men, Superboy, Psionic Lad and Simon must wage a desperate battle for the souls of Smallville!
On sale JULY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPERGIRL #66
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK • Art by CHRISCROS and MARC DEERING • Cover by AMY REEDER and RICHARD FRIEND
Deep below one of the most prestigious universities in the DCU lie some deadly secrets that Supergirl is determined to expose! But if she uses her powers, she’ll blow her cover, thus ruining any chance she and Lois Lane have of catching the madman responsible for it all!
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #86
Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALOKOV • Art by TOMÁS GIORELLO
Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
Don’t miss this new tale of the early days of Superman and Batman’s partnership! Someone has gotten close to finding out the true identity of Batman, and now that person has turned up dead! Superman is about to discover just how gray the world of The Dark Knight really is.
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN
#613
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI and PHIL HESTER
Art by DON KRAMER and WAYNE FAUCHER
Cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER
The mega-opus “Odyssey” proved too big, it needed two extra issues to tell J. Michael Straczynski and Phil Hester’s full story! It’s classic Wonder Woman versus the new one! Even if she wins, she loses!
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

ADVENTURE COMICS #528
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA
Cover by FRANCIS PORTELA
It’s “Graduation Day” for the seniors at the Legion Academy as they find out their new postings — and the lucky ones AREN’T headed for Legion membership.
On sale JULY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #15
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and JONATHAN GLAPION
Saturn Queen triumphant? With the Legion on the ropes, it sure looks that way. Plus: if you thought issue #11’s Timber Wolf/Sun Emperor fight burned your fingertips, you ain’t seen nuthin’ til you’ve seen Sun Boy versus Sun Killer!
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

GREEN ARROW #14
Written by JAMES PATRICK
Art by AGUSTIN PADILLA
Variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON
The Reverend Billy Miggs has escaped, and Green Arrow begins a relentless manhunt to bring him back to justice. One that will put him head to head against one of the most dangerous businesses in the DC Universe.
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #53
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by TOM DERENICK
Cover by MARIO ALBERTI
The hidden door beneath Monument Point lies open, and the JSA teams up with the Challengers of The Unknown to venture into the city’s depths. Older than the time of the Conquistadores, reaching across time and space – the deeper our heroes go, the more sinister this realm seems, until they stumble upon an ancient evil. Just what was Scythe looking for down here?
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DOC SAVAGE #16
Written by J.G. JONES • Art by PHIL WINSLADE
Cover by J.G. JONES
The quest for the Apis Bull continues! While Doc fends off a horde of bruiser Neanderthals, the elusive Russian woman gives him the slip. Can he catch her and convince her to share her story? And The Fabulous Five put their survivalist knowledge to the test as they traipse across the unforgiving Russian steppes!
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

THE SPIRIT #16
Written by DAVID HINE • Art by MORITAT • Cover by LADRONN
The Spirit has gone rogue, killing criminals that the judicial system has let slip through its grasp. Now The Spirit – the real Spirit – must find the impostor who is signing these murders with an “S,” while the pressure is on Dolan to make an arrest. Will The Spirit end up behind bars before the killer strikes again?
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JONAH HEX #69
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE
Jonah Hex has lived through countless deadly confrontations, always emerging on the other side calm, cool and collected. But now he must face the only opponent on Earth who can potentially ruin that streak: his own father! Featuring art by SWEET TOOTH’s Jeff Lemire!
On sale JULY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

SECRET SIX #35
Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art by J. CALAFIORE
Cover by DANIEL LUVISI
This issue marks a major turning point in the life of the Secret Six’s most tortured member, the dangerously brilliant and ambitious Bane. Will even his few remaining friends on the team become casualties in his renewed war on Gotham City?
On sale JULY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

POWER GIRL #26
Written by MATTHEW STURGES • Art and cover by SAMI BASRI
Power Girl is in the big leagues now – and the First Annual “Power Girl Convention” has asked her to attend! But is she ready to meet her #1 fan? How about when that fan decides to keep P.G. around as her best friend and personal bodyguard – forever?
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #9
Written by NICK SPENCER • Art by CAFU, BIT, MIKE GRELL and NICK DRAGOTTA• Cover by FIONA STAPLES
Death finally claims one of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents! Dark secrets about the history of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. surface as the Iron Maiden continues her assault on the team. Featuring guest art from Mike Grell and Nick Dragotta!
On sale JULY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

TITANS ANNUAL 2011 #1
Written by ERIC WALLACE
Art by CLIFF RICHARDS
Cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
“The Methuselah Imperative” begins, continuing into the next month’s issue of TITANS! It’s all been building toward this – a giant throwdown between Deathstroke and his Titans and The Justice League! And Roy Harper must face his old teammates at last and choose his future path, with either his old friends or his new partners in crime.
On sale JULY 6 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T+

TEEN TITANS #97-98
Written by J.T. KRUL
Issue #97 art by NICOLA SCOTT and DOUG HAZLEWOD
Issue #98 art by EDUARDO PANSICA and EBER FERREIRA
Covers by NICOLA SCOTT and DOUG HAZLEWOD
TEEN TITANS ships twice in July for extra thrills!
First, in issue #97, the evil god Rankor and his demon horde are ready to invade and conquer our world – and only the Teen Titans stand in their way. And don’t miss the exciting conclusion to Solstice’s first adventure with the team. Does she have what it takes to be a hero?
Then, in issue #98 – He’s back! Don’t miss the issue where one of the deadliest and most psychotic threats in the DC Universe returns. It’s Superboy Prime! Of all things to hate, he hates The Teen Titans most of all. Now he’s coming for them, and he’s not coming alone.
#97 on sale JULY 13
#98 on sale JULY 27
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

TITANS #37
Written by ERIC WALLACE
Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
“The Methuselah Imperative” continues! From the ashes of defeat comes the secret of life itself as Deathstroke’s master plan reaches its stunning
conclusion. Plus, this is it: Arsenal leads a Titans mutiny – but who will survive? Guest-starring The Mad Hatter, Dr. Sivana and Dr. Impossible!
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

XOMBI #5
Written by JOHN ROZUM
Art and cover by FRAZER IRVING
With the aid of new allies, David Kim and his companions prepare to infiltrate the Ninth Stronghold and attempt to wrest its control from Roland Finch. But Finch has other ideas, and he’ll be more than prepared when they arrive!
On sale JULY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T+

ZATANNA #15
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by JAMAL IGLE and JON SIBAL
Cover by ADAM HUGHES
The long-simmering rivalry between Zatanna and The Spectre ignites in this issue! In an infernal courtroom beneath Alcatraz Prison, the Maid of Magic is on trial for her life, with the vengeful Spectre determined to find her just as guilty as the mystic criminals she fights. Will even Zatanna’s powers be enough to save her from God’s wrath?
On sale JULY 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

DC COMICS PRESENTS: METAL MEN #1
Written by KEITH GIFFEN, J.M. DEMATTEIS and BOB HANEY • Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, TIM LEVINS and others • Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Collected from DOOM PATROL #1-7, don’t miss the Metal Men’s adventures against The Clique, living mannequins, an ancient god, at the Department of Motor Vehicles and more. Plus, from SILVER AGE: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1, the team meets Batman, Green Arrow
and Black Canary!
On sale JULY 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #4
Written by JOE KELLY and CHUCK DIXON • Art by DUNCAN ROULEAU, PASCAL FERRY, KANO and OTHERS • Cover by SCOTT MCDANIEL
These spectacular stories from ACTION COMICS #768, 771, 772 and 773 guest-star the Marvel Family and Nightwing, and include an epic controntation between The Man of Steel and Ra’s Al Ghul!
On sale JULY 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: SHAZAM! #1
Written by JERRY ORDWAY • Art by PETER KRAUSE and DICK GIORDANO• Cover by JERRY ORDWAY
The 4-part “Monster Society of Evil” epic from THE POWER OF SHAZAM #38-41 is collected! Mr. Mind’s out for vengeance – and he has help from Mister Atom, Sarge Steel, and more!
On sale JULY 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN – GOTHAM NOIR #1
Written by ED BRUBAKER • Art by SEAN PHILLIPS and SCOTT MCDANIEL • Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Don’t miss this Elseworlds set in a stylish Gotham City straight out of classic mystery films, starring a down-on-his luck cop called Jim Gordon and the mysterious Bat! Plus, from BATMAN #604, The Dark Knight returns to Crime Alley for an encounter with Catwoman!
On sale JULY 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

BATMAN: MAD LOVE AND OTHER STORIES TP
Written by PAUL DINI, BRUCE TIMM and GLENN MURAKAMI
Art by BRUCE TIMM, MIKE PAROBECK, MATT WAGNER, DAN DECARLO, KLAUS JANSON and GLENN MURAKAMI
Cover by BRUCE TIMM
Now in trade paperback, this fantastic collection features the origin of Harley Quinn, co-starring The Joker and Poison Ivy. Also included are tales starring The Scarecrow, Ra’s al Ghul, Mr. Freeze and Batgirl from BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1-2, BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #3 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1.
On sale AUGUST 31 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US

BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD TP
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by DOUG MAHNKE, PAUL LEE, SHANE DAVIS, ERIC BATTLE, TOM NGUYEN, CAM SMITH, RODNEY RAMOS and WAYNE FAUCHER
Cover by JOCK
For the first time, DC Comics collects the entire, original Red Hood saga from BATMAN #635-641 and 645-650 and BATMAN ANNUAL #25, in one massive trade paperback.
Batman is confronted with a hidden face from the past — it’s the return of the vigilante Red Hood, who appears to be Batman’s one-time partner, Jason Todd, the same Jason Todd who died many years ago. But the Red Hood’s violent ways pit him against the Dark Knight in his hunt for the very person responsible for his death: The Joker.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 384 pg, FC, $29.99 US

BATMAN: IMPOSTORS TP
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS
Cover by PETER NGUYEN
A variation of The Joker drug is causing users to suffer violent mental breakdowns. Now, the citizens of Gotham City are divided into two gangs: one led by a Batman impostor who pledges to bring law back to the streets, the other led by a Joker look-alike out to punish the innocent. Collected from DETECTIVE COMICS #867-891.
On sale AUGUST 10 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BRIGHTEST DAY VOL. 3 HC
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO
Cover by DAVID FINCH
In this final BRIGHTEST DAY volume, collecting issues #17-24 of the spectacular series, the mystery of the twelve heroes’ and villains’ return is resolved, the secret of the white forest is revealed. Plus: The Aquawar rages to its bitter end, Firestorm battles Deadman – and who is the new champion of Earth?
On sale SEPTEMBER 7 • 200 pg, FC, $29.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS: THE WEAPONER HC
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
In this volume collecting GREEN LANTERN CORPS
#53-57,the Corps is caught in the middle of an all-out war between Sinestro and his fearmongers, the Sinestro Corps, against the Weaponer and the Thunderers of Qward. Can Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and the rest of the GL Honor Guard prevent the destruction of a world and save Soranik Natu at the same time? Learn why no one in the universe messes with Sinestro and lives to tell the tale!
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 128 pg, FC, $22.99 US

HITMAN VOL. 5: WHO DARES WINS TP NEW EDITION
Written by GARTH ENNIS • Art and cover by JOHN McCREA
When both a group of British S.A.S. commandos and an avenging troop of mafia soldiers target Tommy Monaghan and his partner, Natt, the two assassins stand side by side in a fight they know they cannot win. Collected from HITMAN #23-28.
On sale AUGUST 31 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

DOOM PATROL: FIRE AWAY TP
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and BRIAN KEENE • Art by MATTHEW CLARK, RON RANDALL, KEITH GIFFEN and AL MILGROM • Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
In this latest DOOM PATROL volume collecting issues #14-21, the team’s leader, Niles Caulder, experiments on a captured Kryptonian in hopes of gaining superpowers of his own. And the first battle he faces – is against his own team!
On sale AUGUST 24 • 232 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: OMEGA HC
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by BRETT BOOTH, POW RODRIX, ROB HUNTER and NORM RAPMUND
Cover by JIM LEE
The World’s Greatest Super Heroes battle The Crime Syndicate in the streets of Washington, D.C., in these tales from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #49-53 and STARMAN/CONGORILLA #1. But a new villain bent on his own form of conquest prevents any other heroes from helping save the nation’s capital. It’s up to five members of The Justice League to save the city’s people, with serious repercussions for one Leaguer. In order to help their teammates, Bill and Mikaal must begin an odyssey across the world that will evoke memories of the departed Prometheus.
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

KAMANDI, THE LAST BOY ON EARTH OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by JACK KIRBY
Art by JACK KIRBY, MIKE ROYER and D. BRUCE BERRY
Cover by JACK KIRBY and MIKE ROYER
At last, DC collects the adventures of Kamandi in the popular Omnibus format, beginning with issues #1-20!
In these tales, Kamandi – one of the few survivors of a futuristic Great Disaster that has destroyed civilization – must make his way through a world populated by bizarre, mutated animals and other strange wonders! Considered one of Jack Kirby’s most creative works, KAMANDI features a band of intelligent animal supporting characters who accompany Kamandi as he searches for answers and adventure across the wastelands of Earth.
On sale SEPTEMBER 28 • 448 pg, FC, $49.99 US

SUPERGIRL: BIZARROGIRL TP
Written by STERLING GATES • Art by JAMAL IGLE, MATT CAMP and JON SIBAL • Cover by AMY REEDE and RICHARD FRIEND
Enter Bizarro Supergirl! But how did she get to Earth and what does she want? The real Supergirl better find out fast, or else there won’t be much left of Metropolis to save! And to make things worse, an even bigger threat looms on the horizon with an eye for the Girl of Steel. Collected from SUPERGIRL #53-59 and ANNUAL #2.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by OTTO BINDER and others • Art by WAYNE BORING, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER and others • Cover by CURT SWAN and STAN KAYE
These whimsical stories are collected from SHOWCASE #9-10 and SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #1-8, including:
• “The Girl in Superman’s Past” • “The Jilting of Superman”
• “The Witch of Metropolis” • “The Rainbow Superman”
• “Lois Lane – Convict!” • “The Ugly Superman”
Advance solicited • On sale DECEMBER 21 • 264 pg, FC, $59.99 US

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 2: CONSEQUENCES HC
Written by PAUL LEVITZ and KEITH GIFFEN
Art by YILDIRAY CINAR, DANIEL HDR, KEITH GIFFEN, FRANCIS PORTELA, WAYNE FAUCHER, MARLO ALQUIZA, JOHN DELL and BOB WIACEK
Cover by YILDIRAY CINAR and WAYNE FAUCHER
In this exciting new collection featuring LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7-10, ADVENTURE COMICS #521-522 and ANNUAL #1, the first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership in revenge for the death of Legion mentor R.J. Brande!
Plus: The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years! And their next 31st century masterpiece introduces the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress!
On sale SEPTEMBER 7 • 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: NIGHT AND DAY TP
Written by MICHAEL GREEN, MIKE JOHNSON, SCOTT KOLINS, PETER JOHNSON and MATT CHERNISS • Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE and SCOTT KOLINS • Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
Collected from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #60-63, 65-67, with appearances by Robin, Supergirl, Lex Luthor and The Joker. Plus: A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in story sets Man-Bat, Bizarro and Solomon Grundy loose to brawl.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 176 pg, FC, $17.99 US

TEAM-UPS OF THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD TP
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI • Art and cover by JESUS SAIZ
The first seven issues of J. Michael Straczynski’s acclaimed run on THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD are collected from issues #27-33, featuring The Flash, The Blackhawks, Batman, Brother Power – The Geek, Green Lantern, Dr. Fate and more!
On sale AUGUST 24 • 176 pg, FC, $17.99 US

SUPERMAN: THE BLACK RING VOL. 2 HC
Written by PAUL CORNELL and GAIL SIMONE
Art by PETE WOODS, JESUS MERINO, MARCO RUDY, ED BENES, J. CALAFIORE and others
Cover by DAVID FINCH
When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he’ll do anything – anything – to get that power back. In this second BLACK RING volume, collecting ACTION COMICS #896-900, SECRET SIX #29 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13, Luthor’s quest for the Black Lantern energy takes him to Arkham Asylum for a close encounter with The Joker, and then into direct conflict with Larfleeze, the ultra-greedy Orange Lantern.
On sale SEPTEMBER 14 • 224 pg, FC, $29.99 US

ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR SUPERMAN HC NEW PRINTING
Written by GRANT MORRISON • Art and cover by FRANK QUITELY
Now back in print! The Eisner Award-winning 12-issue series from
Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely is available in Absolute format! The Man of Steel battles Bizarro, Zibarro and more before facing the final revenge of Lex Luthor. Plus: a bonus sketchbook section and more!
Advance solicited • On sale OCTOBER 26 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 328 pg, FC, $99.99 US

ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH HC NEW PRINTING
Written by JEPH LOEB • Art by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS • Cover by JIM LEE
Now back in print! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 plus the 2-page origin of Batman, a sketchbook section and more. This epic story features Batman’s deadliest foes and introduces Hush!
Advance solicited • On sale NOVEMBER 30 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 372 pg, FC, $99.99 US

ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME HC NEW PRINTING
Written by MARK WAID • Art and cover by ALEX ROSS
Now back in print! The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns, with a sketchbook section, annotations on the series, rare art and more!
Advance solicited • On sale JANUARY 25 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 340 pg, FC, $99.99 US

WATCHMEN: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION HC NEW PRINTING
Written by ALAN MOORE • Art and cover by DAVE GIBBONS
Now back in print! This oversized hardcover collection features recolored art and an extensive section of rarely seen artwork and other material.
Advance solicited • On sale DECEMBER 7 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 464 pg, FC, $99.99 US

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