ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #7
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
Variant cover by Miller
A study in revenge unravels deep in the Batcave and the young Dick Grayson is about to explode! Batman hands over the triggerman behind the Flying Graysons’ murder, but when the killer fingers the criminal mastermind pulling the strings, the Dark Knight and his orphaned aerialist sidekick don’t like what they hear. They don’t’ like it one bit.
Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Frank Miller). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #669
Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by J.H. Williams III
Concluding a 3-part story by Grant Morrison and J.H. Williams III! Batman’s reunion with the Club of Heroes turns into a deathtrap as Robin and the Squire are kidnapped by the Black Glove! And with the Club of Villains lurking in the shadows, can good possibly triumph?
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN/LOBO: DEADLY SERIOUS #2
Written by Sam Kieth
Art and cover by Kieth
The riveting conclusion of the epic 2-part team-up! Batman and Lobo, now back on Earth, fight to save the world from the deadly plague that threatens to infect the populace. But what happens when one of our heroes is exposed to it?
On sale September 19 • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US
Prestige Format

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #9
Written by Michael Green
Art and cover by Denys Cowan & John Floyd
Part 3 of a 6-part Joker tale written by Michael Green (TV’s Heroes)! Before he was the Joker, he and Batman crossed paths… just how responsible is Batman for what he becomes? The joke may be on all of Gotham City when Batman crosses a line very early in his career as the Dark Knight.
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DETECTIVE COMICS #836
Written by John Rozum
Art by Tom Mandrake
Cover by Simone Bianchi
Concluding the 2-part story written by John Rozum (MIDNIGHT, MASS)! Scarecrow’s Arkham Asylum prison break and subsequent rampage through Gotham City has Batman and Robin up against the wall! Will Scarecrow dethrone the Dark Knight as the most intimidating person in all of Gotham?
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #136
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Jon Bosco
Cover by Ryan Sook
Nightwing is being set up, but by whom and for what reason? Is it Metal Eddie? If so, what does he want from WayneTech? Is it the new Vigilante? If not, why did he kidnap and torture Dick? Also, why has the unknown assassin returned to
New York? Questions are answered as Nightwing’s past returns
to destroy him.
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CATWOMAN #71
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
An AMAZONS ATTACK tie-in! Catwoman’s actions have put her in the bull’s-eye of a rogue Amazon who will stop at nothing to get revenge! If Catwoman can save Gotham City from a terrorist attack, will she be able to escape a hunting warrior?
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #166
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher
Guest-starring Zatara and Ravager! What’s up with Dodge’s team of misfit villains — and what’s Robin doing about them?
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #856
Written by Geoff Johns & Richard Donner
Art and cover by Eric Powell
The 3-part story “Bizarro World,” with art by Eric Powell (The Goon) continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Bizarro has Pa Kent as a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner — one without a window!
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN #667
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco
& Jesus Merino
Part 1 of the action-packed 2-part finale of “Camelot Falls,” by Kurt Busiek, Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino! With the whole world watching, Superman's on the hunt for Arion. But Subjekt-17 stands in his path — and he's out for blood! It's the first of two no-holds-barred slamdowns that will shake Superman's world to its core, as the biggest Superman epic in years hits its explosive climax!
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #8
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Koi Turnbull & Sandra Hope
Art sensation Koi Turnbull and the writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray wrap up this early adventure of Superman featuring Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris!
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #40
Written by Alan Burnett
Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs
Will Batman and Orion’s wife, Bekka, give in to their desire for one another? Find out as Darkseid’s plan begins to come to fruition in “Tormet” part four!
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #56
Written by Tad Williams
Art by Shawn McManus
Cover by Butch Guice
Further revelations abound concerning the murky past of the new Aquaman as he steps forward to embrace his future. He’d better get used to people calling him “Aquaman,” because it seems he’ll be around for a long time in the DCU! Find out why in this issue!
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #110
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Stephane Roux
In the aftermath of her new team’s first mission Oracle is reminded of how, sometimes, a smaller task force is needed even on some big assignments.
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #19
Written by John Rogers & Keith Giffen
Art by Rafael Albuquerque & David Baldeon
Cover by Cully Hamner
The Beetle’s truce with crimelord La Dama is put to the test when someone puts a Giganta-ic price on her head!
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #18
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
Amanda Waller’s unauthorized Black Ops game is exposed! “The Fall of the Wall” begins here!
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH #232
Written by Mark Waid
Art & cover by Daniel Acuña
What alien menace lies beneath the Flash’s own home?
And what’s his dark, dark family secret — the one that’s helping him keep the peace in Keystone?
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #9
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Eaglesham & Jose
Don't miss this important prologue to an event that will rock the world's first and best super-team! In this issue, a fight between Wildcat and Wildcat; a firehouse pancake breakfast; Power Girl's quest to unlock the secret's behind her cousin's death; Citizen Steel's new family and the fate of Starman! And that's just the beginning as we prepare the Justice Society for their newest and most surprising member to date...
Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

METAL MEN #2
Written by Duncan Rouleau
Art and cover by Rouleau
“Whenever one body exerts force upon a second body, the second body exerts an equal and opposite force upon the first body.”
—Newton’s Second Law of Physics
Unaware that he is a pawn in a ruthless war that spans both time and space, Magnus attempts to rescue his Metal Men from certain destruction while wondering at the same time if he should even create them. Can the greatest robot-maker of all time discover his true path to the future, or is he doomed to wander “Inside In the Inside Out.”
On sale September 5 • 2 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA CLASSIFIED #42-43
Written by Justin Gray
Art by Rick Leonardi & Sean Phillips
Covers by Walter Simonson
JLA CLASSIFIED ships twice in September, kicking off “The Ghosts of Mars!” The Martian Manhunter struggles with the memories of his long dead family…but when the memories fight back, the Manhunter’s position among the Justice League of America is shaken!
Issue #42 on sale Sept. 12; #43 on sale Sept. 26
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #30
Written by Arvid Nelson
Art and cover by Alex Sanchez
“Mr. Horrific” Part 2 of 3, guest-starring the JSA! Mr. Terrific stumbles onto a conspiracy in the U.S. Senate with its roots in the earliest days of the Cold War. Forced into the shadows, Terrific must stalk his prey to a desolate, frigid island where the horrific truth is revealed!
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA/HITMAN #1
Written by Garth Ennis
Art and Cover by John McCrea
Tommy Monaghan, the long-lost hero of HITMAN, returns in part one of this two-issue miniseries! There's a problem on the JLA moonbase, and not even the World's Greatest Heroes can cope by themselves. Can Tommy help them out? Will he? Unpleasant secrets from the past return...on the Darkside.
On sale September 19 • 1 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

OUTSIDERS #50
Written by Tony Bedard
Art by Matthew Clark
Cover by Manuel Garcia
A new era dawns for the Outsiders! Batman makes a stunning last-minute change to the Outsiders’ new roster — but there’s a bigger surprise in store as the team uncovers a worldwide upheaval within the supervillain community!
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE

JONAH HEX #23
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Jordi Bernet
Featuring the phenomenal art of Jordi Bernet! Abandoned in the wilderness with two warring armies both out for his blood, Jonah Hex will have to make peace by shooting and talking to make it out alive.
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHADOWPACT #17
Written by Matt Sturges
Art and cover by Doug Braithwaite
It’s Shadowpact vs. a horde of zombies in an issue written by Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES) and illustrated by Doug Braithwaite (JUSTICE)! Plus, a new villain hits the team at its weakest point! And it’s training day for the Warlock’s daughter; and her tutor is the team member she hates the most!
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #10
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
The Spirit becomes embroiled in a high-profile murder case that is at the center of a swirling media feeding frenzy. To make matters worse, the victims are the TV personalities who usually fan the flames of discord! But all is not as it seems…
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #34
Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Dennis Calero
The “Quest for Cosmic Boy” continues! Why is Cosmic Boy wanted for War Crimes? Why is his biggest rival, Mekt Ranzz, defending him? Will special prosecutor Tenzil Kem be forced to eat his own words? And what is the Cult of Validus? There are shocking developments on the lightning world of Winath!
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #51
Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza
Cover by Alé Garza & Scott Williams
The Titans of Tomorrow are here today! The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time , and they’ve already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop — or contribute to?
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT HC
Written by Andy Diggle
Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
Writer Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS) joins forces with the acclaimed art team of Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend (WETWORKS) in this hardcover volume collecting the first six issues of BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL! Go back to Batman’s roots and learn where the Dark Knight got the weapons he uses in his war on crime. Discover when Batman first developed his arsenal of technological weapons to combat Lex Luthor's evil plans to move in and take over Gotham City!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 28 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP
Written by Bill Finger
Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others
Cover by Kane
Collecting the adventures of the Dark Knight in chronological order! In this volume, containing DETECTIVE COMICS #51-56, BATMAN #6-7 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-3, the Dynamic Duo battle the twin menaces of the Scarecrow and the Joker and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC
Written by Bill Finger
Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang and others
Cover by Kane
The early adventures of the Dynamic Duo continue with this volume collecting mysteries from DETECTIVE COMICS #136-154, published in the late 1940s. Batman and Robin battle the evil schemes of the Joker, meet the Riddler for the first time, and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 14 • 256 pg, FC, $49.99 US

THE CREEPER: WELCOME TO CREEPVILLE TP
Written by Steve Niles
Cover by Justiniano & Wong
Art by Justiniano, Steve Scott, Walden Wong and Dan Green
Collecting the 6-issue miniseries written by horror master Niles (30 Days of Night)! TV pundit Jack Ryder is transformed him into the Creeper, a superhuman with incredible strength, agility, stamina and an enhanced healing factor. Ryder dispatches his opponents and now calls forth his bestial alter ego in Gotham’s war on crime.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US

THE FLASH: WONDERLAND TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Angel Unzueta & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Brian Bolland
Collecting the debut story arc by superstar comics writer Geoff Johns from THE FLASH #164-169! Wally West finds himself without his super speed in a darker, mirror version of Keystone City. Can a powerless Flash defeat Captain Cold and Mirror Master to save the city he loves?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US

JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC
Written by Jack Kirby
Art by Kirby & Mike Royer
Cover by Kirby
The third of four volumes collecting Jack Kirby’s classic 1970s classic “Fourth World” magnum opus! In this volume collecting THE NEW GODS #7-10, THE FOREVER PEOPLE #8-10, SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #146-148, MISTER MIRACLE #7-10, Darkseid’s deadly schemes reach Earth as Orion of the New Gods battles Kalibak, son of Darkseid, the Forever People run afoul of the DC Comics hero Deadman and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 21 • 396 pg, FC, $49.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 2 TP
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
In this volume collecting the final 8 issues of the hit miniseries, the JLA splinter team burrows deeper into the inner circle of an alien drug cartel…that is, until their cover is blown! Meanwhile, in the farthest reaches of the galaxy, a new villain has risen from the Source Wall. Her name is Eve, and the only thing she’s looking to create is the destruction of the Elite . . . and the world!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 1 TP
Written by Joe Kelly
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE VOL. 2, this volume collects ACTION COMICS #775, JLA #100, JLA SECRET FILES 2004 (lead story), and JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #1-4! Several Leaguers go undercover to work with Vera Black and her super-powered team, the Elite.
On sale September 5 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist

THE HELMET OF FATE TP
Written by Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Steve Gerber, Bill Willingham and Tad Williams
Art by Scott Hampton, Shawn McManus, Duncan Rouleau, Peter Snejbjerg, Phil Winslade and others
Cover by Brian Bolland
Collecting the five specials that determined who will be the new Dr. Fate!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US

MYSTERY IN SPACE VOL. 1 TP
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Shane Davis, Starlin, Matt Banning and others
Cover by Davis
Discover the origin of the new Captain Comet and find out how he is connected to his predecessor who was killed in the pages of the critically acclaimed series 52. This volume collects MYSTERY IN SPACE #1-5. Volume 2, due in 2008, will collect issues #6-8 plus the original THE WEIRD miniseries.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US

NIGHTWING: LOVE AND WAR TP
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Dan Jurgens, Jamal Igle and others
Cover by Ryan Sook
In this volume collecting issues #125-132, Nightwing faces off against Raptor, a powerful new foe wanted by the police for murder. Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the villain from the law and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him after he discovers the possibility that this criminal didn’t kill anyone.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SUPERMAN: THE BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR TP
Written by Edmond Hamilton and others
Art by Curt Swan and others
Don't miss this Silver Age collection of the best of the Kandor stories, in which Superman and Jimmy Olsen shrink down to battle as Kandor’s own costumed heroes, Nightwing and Flamebird! This volume collects stories from ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US

WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER HC
Written by Jodi Picoult
Art by Terry Dodson, Drew Johnson and others
Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Best-selling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, The Tenth Circle, My Sister's Keeper), takes Wonder Woman on a collision course with the Amazons in this hardcover volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10!
The action begins when Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman affairs, is assigned to capture Wonder Woman. How can she accomplish this impossible job without revealing her secret identity? This is just the start of the Amazon Warrior’s problems as Diana must relearn how to exist as a human being while a deadly foe begins to close a net on her, leading to a catastrophic outcome!
Advance-solicited; on sale November 14 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #6
Written by J. Torres
Art and cover by Alex Serra
In brightest day, in blackest night, beware their power…Teen Lantern’s light! It’s an all-out battle as the Legion face the combined might of the universe’s bravest! Can the Legion convince them to join forces against an even greater threat, or will the original teen super-heroes be replaced?
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #37
Written by Russell Lissau
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill
Poison Ivy’s out for a night out on the town, but don’t worry — Batman and Robin are hot on her tail! What can the Dynamic Duo do when no one in Gotham City has seen Ivy committing a crime?
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #37
Written by Matt Wayne
Art by Min S. Ku & Jeff Albrecht
Cover by Zach Howard
JLU show writer Matt Wayne sends Batman and Hawkgirl through a long dark night of the soul!
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

TEEN TITANS GO! #47
Written by J. Torres
Art by Christine Norrie & Michael Chang
Cover by Todd Nauck
Finally, the origin of Robin can be told! Plus, witness a day in the lives of Starfire and Raven. Which one of them will stop Gizmo's latest crime spree?
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #17
Written by Ivan Velez Jr., Tom Warburton and Robbie Busch
Art by Scott Cohn, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo and the Iguana
Cover by Scott Jeralds.
Avast! Ben faces a nautical nuisance! Plus, Codename: Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack!
On sale September 12
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #37
Written by Scott Cunningham, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch
Art by Robert Pope, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Pope & DeCarlo.
A super flu is threatening Foster’s, and Mr. Herriman is going crazy trying to guard against it! Plus, the Powerpuff Girls and the Eds!
On sale September 26
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

LOONEY TUNES #154
Written by Earl Kress
Art by Leo Batic, Walter Carzon, Pablo Zamboni, Horacio Ottolini and Ruben Torreiro
Cover by Scott Jeralds
Special issue! The Evil Scientist has kidnapped the Looney Tunes and is going to show them their ancestors. Find out why when you play the Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal video game!
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #124
Written by Scott Cunningham
Art by Scott Neely
Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae
What’s cooler than being cool? Being a Scoob! Follow the Scoobs to the tops of the coldest mountaintop in the Himalayas on the trail of none other than the Abominable Snowman, in this special companion to the upcoming all-new Scooby movie!
On sale September 19
32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

MAD #482
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
The Usual Gang of Idiots deliver the late-summer laughs, with a bevy of spoofs and parodies!
On sale September 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US

MAD CLASSICS #18
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks and much more!
On sale September 12 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US

THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Harvey Kurtzman
Art by Will Elder, John Severin, Kurtzman, Wallace Wood, Jack Davis, Basil Wolverton and Bernard Krigstein
Cover by Kurtzman
This second volume collecting the early issues of MAD COMICS features classic material from issues #7-12, including “Shermlock Sholmes,” “Dragged Net,” and “Little Orphan Melvin”!
Advance-solicited;
on sale November 28
224 pg, FC, $49.99 US

THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Harvey Kurtzman
Art by Kurtzman, Jack Davis, John Severin, Wallace Wood and Will Elder
Cover by Kurtzman
Reoffered to coincide with THE MAD ARCHIVES VOL. 1, this volume collects issues #1-6 of the comic book that threw the rulebook out the window and redefined comedy and satire for generations to come.
On sale September 5
FC, 224 pg,
$49.99 US • Relist

PRESENTS VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Kanako Inuki
CMX. Just in time for Halloween, CMX enters the horror genre with the debut of this chilling series in a new, larger, mature readers format. Young Kurumi has never received presents on her birthday. Over the years, she has also never aged and credits her longevity to the fact that she has never opened a present. Now it is her role to travel the world, bestowing gifts on others. But these presents never turn out to be what the recipients desired; there’s always a dark side and a high price to pay. Author Inuki is known as “The Queen of Horror” in Japan.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 5.5” x 8” • 200 pg, B&W, $12.99 US
MATURE READERS

VARIANTE VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Iqura Sugimoto
CMX. A murderous entity controls the arm of an innocent girl in this new horror and suspense series presented in a new, larger format. After seeing her family slaughtered, Aiko is surprised to wake up on a laboratory table, apparently intact. But when she notices the horribly disfigured arm grafted onto her body, she soon realizes that life as she knew it before the attack is now over. Infused with the DNA of a mysterious monster known as Chimera, the arm acts on the urges of its master — leaving Aiko powerless to stop it. Alone and frightened, how will she deal with this horrible fate?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 5.5” x 8” • 196 pg, B&W, $12.99 US
MATURE READERS

GON VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka
CMX. In this volume, Gon rides a shark (from the inside), is tormented by a tick, shakes up a forest and marches with the penguins. Told entirely without words, these stories highlight the amazingly detailed art and visual storytelling genius of creator Masashi Tanaka.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 5” x 7.375”
148 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN

CANON VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Chika Shiomi
CMX. Canon’s feelings for the half-vampire Sakaki may be clouding her from the truth about Rod, the vampire she blames for her situation. Is Sakaki merely using her for his own quest for vengeance and is Rod not quite the evil entity she believed him to be? In fact, she may owe him her life! She must find out the truth before Sakaki persuades her to destroy the wrong vampire.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 5" x 7.375"
194 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

CIPHER VOL. 9
Written and illustrated by Minako Narita
CMX. In New York, Anise — the twins’ best friend — wants to contact Cipher, but neither he nor Siva knows exactly where in Los Angeles Cipher is. Then, when Siva is attacked by a group of punks, Cipher feels a pain in his stomach and knows his brother is in trouble. But now he can’t get through! And what connection do the attackers have to Alex, Siva’s new roommate?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 10 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

I HATE YOU MORE THAN ANYONE VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka
CMX. Though she didn’t react well when Sugimoto stole a kiss (a first for her!), Kazuha begins to wonder if maybe she really does have feelings for him. But her friend Senko really seems to be in love with Sugimoto. Should Kazuha step aside for her friend or follow her feelings and try to win over Sugimoto herself?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

VS. VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada
CMX. Simmering emotions boil over in this final volume! Will Mitsuko choose the younger Reiji or her former lover, the mercurial conductor named Bartholomew? Reiji is finally on the verge of attaining the recognition he’s always coveted. But will he gain professional success only to lose his personal happiness?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

SAMURAI COMMANDO: MISSION 1549 VOL. 2
Art by Ark Performance
Story by Harutoshi Fukui
Original idea by Ryo Hanmura
CMX. In the conclusion of this two-part story, time is running out for Kashima to thwart the potential plans of his former leader — the megalomaniacal Colonel Matoba — to conquer Japan. The doorway to the present is about to close, leaving Kashima stuck in the past and the history of the world permanently altered.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 31 • 5” x 7.375” • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #4
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross
The gangwar erupts, embroiling the city's crimelords and crimefighters in a firestorm of violence — and when the dust settles, there'll be a new power in the Astro City underworld. Plus, one of the Williams brothers lies near death — and the only way to save him is with a secret from their past.
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALBION TP
Plot by Alan Moore; Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion
Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman
Cover by Dave Gibbons
Reoffered to coincide with ALBION ORIGINS, solicited in the Titans Books section of this Previews. Discover how legendary writer Alan Moore resurrects the lost heroes of Britain's yesteryear in this volume collecting the acclaimed ALBION miniseries!
On sale October 3 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist

DEATHBLOW #7
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Carlos D’Anda
At war not with just the enemy but with his allies, Deathblow finds himself challenged for the title of “World's Deadliest Man.” The challenger is less than a man — but more than human! Half machine, half dinosaur — 100% Osamasaurus!
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EX MACHINA #30
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Cover by Harris
Part 1 of the 4-part “Ex Cathedra.” When a powerful international leader summons Mayor Hundred, the superhero-turned-politician must decide if he can risk leaving New York City and traveling to another country for the first time ever.
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

GEN13 #12
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci
I.O. finally catches up with the rogue Gen13 kids and they send in the heavy hitters to bring them down: the all-new, all-exciting Authori-teens! Do the kids stand a chance against this glamorous group?
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HIGHWAYMEN #4
Written by Adam Freeman & Marc Bernardin
Art by Lee Garbett
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Now that The Highwaymen have unearthed the details of the dormant government program that turned Grace Anderson into a walking, talking WMD, they're ready to bring this deadly game to a close. But Jacob Sterne, Deputy Director of the government's National Clandestine Service, has a different, deadlier plan for Grace….
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MIDNIGHTER #11
Written by Keith Giffen
Art and cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Midnighter continues to delve deeper into his mysterious past! But he’s interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a new adversary, a sultry siren who has avarice on her mind — is the timing a coincidence or something more?
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE PROGRAMME #3
Written by Peter Milligan
Art and cover by CP Smith
The storm clouds darken over the Middle East as the Spirit of Lenin fights the American military to locate the beautiful and powerful “Pravda.” While the Russian Dolls gather strength, the CIA have trouble keeping their super-hero under wraps...but the Americans might have a solution: the revelation of a second super-powered being!
On sale September 19 • 3 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RED MENACE TP
Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo and Adam Brody
Art and cover by Jerry Ordway & Al Vey
Actor Adam Brody, star of TV’s The OC, makes his writing debut in this volume collecting the critically acclaimed 6-issue miniseries RED MENACE, co-authored by THE FLASH writing team of Danny Bilson & Paul DiMeo with art by Jerry Ordway (SUPERMAN) & Al Vey (BIZARRO WORLD)!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY #10
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Neil Googe
Secrets will be revealed in this ground-breaking issue! Sheriff Lindo finally learns the truth of why her grandfather left her family, just as some dead residents start appearing in town — feasting upon residents! Zombies!
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WETWORKS #13
Written by J.M. DeMatteis
Art by Billy Dallas Patton & Trevor Scott
Cover by Whilce Portacio
The original Wetworks team is back together and, augmented by new members such as Ab-Death and Ashe, stronger than ever. But even that looks like it might not be enough, as the enhanced Night Tribes take over eastern Europe.
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WETWORKS VOL. 1 TP
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Whilce Portacio and various
Cover by Portacio
Collecting issues #1-5 plus the two short stories that reintroduced the Wetworks team to the Wildstorm Universe! The original team leader of Wetworks, Dane, assembles a new team to continue the fight against vampires, werewolves and other nasty creatures in order to keep the world safe.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US

STORMWATCH: PHD #11
Written by Christos Gage
Art by Andy Smith
Cover by Mike McKone
After their disastrous confrontation with Slaughterhouse Smith, the PHD team retraces its steps to find the real assassin—what are they missing? And will they be able to stomach the reality of what they’ll uncover?
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NEW LINE CINEMA’S TALES OF HORROR #1
Written by Christos Gage and Peter Milligan
Art by Stefano Raffaele and Tom Feister
Cover by Darick Robertson
The horror of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre continue in two stories by stellar creative teams! When Freddy learns that there’s a new killer in town, he must put a vicious stop to it — but it may be more than he bargained for! And a chainsaw salesman makes a stop over in a small west Texas town...
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FRIDAY THE 13th : HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION #1
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Adam Archer & Peter Guzman
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
Teenager Davie Falkner was born with a skull deformity that makes him the butt of nearly every joke. When his parents send him to camp, he learns that being different might just save your life at Camp Crystal Lake!
On sale September 12 • 1 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS #5
Written by Peter Johnson
Art by Matthew Dow Smith
|Cover by Tony Harris
John Winchester’s journey nears its conclusion as he and the Hunter travel to the legendary destination the “Four Corners,” in the American Southwest. It’s at the mysterious Fore Inn where he’ll confront his wife’s killer — but could he possibly be prepared for what he’ll find and what secrets are revealed.
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CAIRO HARDCOVER
Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker
Written by breakout talent G. Willow Wilson, a Cairo-based journalist, and drawn by renowned illustrator M.K. Perker, the original hardcover graphic novel CAIRO is action-adventure that brings the ancient and modern Middle East together with a Vertigo twist! A stolen hookah, a spiritual underworld, and a genie on the run change the lives of five strangers forever in this modern fable set on the streets of the Middle East’s largest metropolis!
This magical-realism thriller interweaves the fates of a drug runner, a down-on-his luck journalist, an American expatriate, a young activist, and an Israeli soldier as they race through bustling present-day Cairo to find an artifact of unimaginable power, one protected by a dignified jinn and sought by a wrathful gangster-magician. But the vastness of Africa’s legendary City of Victory extends into a spiritual realm — the Undernile — and even darker powers lurk there…
Advance-solicited; on sale November 7 • 7” x 9” • 160 pg, B&W, $24.99 US
MATURE READERS

ARMY@LOVE VOL. 1: THE HOT ZONE CLUB TP
Written by Rick Veitch
Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine
“An amazingly racy and ruthless satire/critique of a never-ending war in Afghanistan.” — Entertainment Weekly
Comics iconoclast Rick Veitch, the creator of CAN'T GET NO, writes and illustrates this volume collecting the critically acclaimed first six issues of the new series that is equal parts blistering battle action, sensuous soap opera and pitch-black satire that fans of PREACHER and TRANSMETROPOLITAN will love.
Comedy collides head on with tragedy when a New Jersey National Guard unit is deployed indefinitely to a never-ending series of wars in the Middle East. These citizen soldiers range from kids fresh out of high school to middle-aged corporate managers — and the modernized military has gone into take-no-prisoners marketing mode in order to motivate them. And you won’t believe what it takes to become a member of the Hot Zone Club!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 17 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US
MATURE READERS

ARMY@LOVE #7
Written by Rick Veitch
Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine
Watch where you step! Switzer and company must save a herd of circus elephants from being turned into king-sized suicide bombers. Meanwhile, Healey is having second thoughts about dumping Allie in the wilds of Outer Mongrolia, where something strange and monstrous lurks.
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

100 BULLETS #85
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
Father and son are reunited, but with a woman in the middle of the two, how can this be a good thing? The "other" woman knows for true it's not. Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN #19
Written by Steven Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Jim Rugg
Cover by Celia Calle
Concluding the 5-part “Around the World.” Paris: the city of lights…the city of love…the city of sex. And Adam Chamberlain has not one, not two, but three shocking revelations for the new woman in his life. One involves a question, one involves his future, and one involves changing the title of the book from American Virgin to something else.
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

CROSSING MIDNIGHT #11
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Eric Nguyen
Cover by J.H. Williams III
There’s a supernatural serial killer out there, slicing his twisted way through teenage date girls — including Kai’s new friends. And with no other choices, the boy who’s seen bloody decapitations and mystical abductions finds himself in a role he’s never played before: detective.
On sale September 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE EXTERMINATORS #21
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Darick Robertson & John Lucas
Cover by Philip Bond
The Bug-Bee boys go to war in Part 3 of “Crossfire and Collateral!” The Mutated Mayan Hissers are somewhere in the bowels of L.A., ready to unleash their assault on our civilization. But the Exterminators discover that tracking an enemy with 3,000 years of practice hiding from humans is their most difficult out-call yet.
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE EXTERMINATORS VOL. 3: LIES OF OUR FATHERS TP
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Tony Moore, Mike Hawthorne and John Lucas
Cover by Phillip Bond
In this volume collecting issues #11-16, the Bug-Bee-Gone boys bury one of their own while another member of the team remains missing, but the business of bug-killing must go on.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 3 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #23
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by Wood
In the aftermath of the Day 204 trials, Matty Roth turns his attention to “the hidden war” — the thousands of ordinary people living under fire inside the DMZ. His first subject is the underground arts scene — and one guerrilla artist in particular planning a huge stunt unseen in the city since the 1970s graffiti days.
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FAKER #3
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Jock
When the question is "Why is my best friend melting?" the answer is bound to take you to some strange and unsettling places. Jessie and her friends search for the truth —about Nick and about themselves — in their own different ways. But someone already knows all the answers, and it may be someone much closer to home than they ever suspected.
On sale September 5 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #236
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
"Joyride," Part 3 of 4. The sleepy village of Lychgate is seemingly a model of Middle-England charm. But dig a little deeper, and you'll find there's something rotten under the surface. And that's what brings John Constantine calling...
On sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #65
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Flycatcher is in trouble. He hasn’t had food or water for more than a month and the power he’s been drawing from his magic armor is running out. If Flycatcher falls, his army perishes with him. At the same time, everyone in Fabletown is able to watch his trials and tribulations reality-show style via the Magic Mirror.
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #15
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Brian Bolland
In the conclusion of “The Bad Prince,” our hard-luck group of crash survivors try to find a way out of the wilderness. And along the way we learn more about Wicked John, and our boy Jack doesn’t like a bit of it. But it does give him an idea of how he might possibly get fabled Excalibur removed from his chest. In the story of the Sword in the Stone, Jack hates playing the stone.
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES VOL. 2: JACK OF HEARTS TP
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean
In this volume collecting issues #6-11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen — when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be “happily ever after” at last?
Advance-solicited; on sale October 24 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
MATURE READERS

SCALPED #9
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R.M. Guera
Cover by Jock
“Casino Boogie” part 4 of 6. SCALPED gets spiritual in this issue when the focus turns to Catcher, the mysterious rider glimpsed in previous issues, who has foreseen the murder of someone on The Rez. Now he must saddle up one last time to try to save their life, and perhaps his own soul in the process.
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

TESTAMENT #20
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Art and cover by Liam Sharp
Part 2 of "Exodus." Alec stabs Fallow in the heart — but killing the man doesn't kill the AI coursing through this Pharaoh's veins. Dinah gets a tag, Jake finds his mojo, and Alec meets God. Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled.
Resolicited; on sale September 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

THE UN-MEN #2
Written by John Whalen
Art by Mike Hawthorne
Cover by Tomer Hanuka
Vertigo’s aberrant new monthly continues in Part 2 of “Get Your Freak On.” Cranius’s hideous experiment on Lobster Boy leads to a discovery that stuns even the Living Brain himself. Kilcrop investigates the corruption at UnCorp’s highest levels with traditional gumshoe methods and gets a surprise of his own. But angel-winged Niko delivers the biggest shock of all to an uninvited evening visitor.
On sale September 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

Y: THE LAST MAN #58
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
"Whys and Wherefores,” Part 4 of 5. In the first of three final issues, Yorick Brown's journey draws to a close.
On sale September 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

UNI-FORMZ: BATMAN (MODERN)
DC Direct begins the vinylization of the DC Universe!
BATMAN is the first in a new line of large format and stylized vinyl UNI-FORMZ™ inspired by the red-hot “designer toy” phenomenon.
DC Direct joined forces with a leader in the contemporary toy movement, Monster 5, to create this powerfully built and unique vision of Batman for the first time.
This bold new take on Batman is a must-have for collectors of contemporary toy design as well as traditional fans of superheroes!
Advance-solicited on sale February 27, 2008
Vinyl • $49.99 US

JLA TROPHY ROOM: MULTI-COLORED KRYPTONITE REPLICA DISPLAY
For the first time, DC Direct brings together the different forms of deadly Kryptonite. Displayed in a special protective case are the four primary forms: Red, Gold, Blue and Green Kryptonite. Each “meteorite” lights up and is permanently housed in the unique glass-domed JLA Trophy Room Display. Packaged in an upscale box, the prop replica measures 7.25” h x 10.75”w x 9.5” d and includes a 4-Color Certificate of Authenticity s well as the brochure “Guide to the Trophy Room” written by best-selling author and JLA scribe Brad Meltzer.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 6, 2008 • Prop Replica • $250.00 US

DC Direct brings the JLA Trophy Room to the public in 3-D for the first time ever, with a brand new prop replica program for 2008!

The JLA Trophy Room is the heart of the Justice League of America headquarters. This mini-museum holds memorabilia from past members, as well as villainous weapons from various cases.

Look For More Trophy Room Props in 2008!

Joker’s Cane • Superman’s Cape • Starro • Phantom Zone Projector
Batcuffs • Jimmy Olsen Signal Watch • Metal Power Battery • GA Flash Helmet • Batman’s Pouch Style Utility Belt • GA Flash Helmet • Batsignal • A Mother Box... The possibilities are endless!
Suggest your favorite on dcdirectonline.com

SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 5: VENGEANCE 2
The best-selling action figure line continues!
Designed by: Ed McGuinness
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 13, 2008 • Action Figures • PI

Supergirl 6.5”
Power Girl 6.5”
Batman/Superman 6.75”
The Joker & Mr. Mxyzpltk 2-pack 6.75” h & 4.5”h approx.

Still Available!
SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 2: The Return of Supergirl (NOV050336)
SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 3: Public Enemies 2 (JUL060272)
SUPERMAN/BATMAN Series 4: Vengeance (SEP060322)

ROBIN 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
Robin, The Boy Wonder, is the newest addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This latest hero in the 1:6 scale figure line is the first of DC Direct’s accurately scaled “teen” style figure, and has all the detail and articulation that collectors have come to expect. The ROBIN 13” DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume, includes a display stand and is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 6, 2008 • Collector figure • $69.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT is the massively multiplayer online role-playing game with over 8.5 million devoted subscribers, and now its characters are captured in 3-D by DC Unlimited!

Human Warrior: Archilon Shadowheart
Troll Priest: Zabra Hexx
Gnome Warrior: Sprocket Gyrospring
Night Elf Druid: Broll Bearmantle
Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Action Figures • PI

Coming in October!
Orc Shaman: Rehgar Earthfury
Blood Elf Rogue: Valeera Sanguinar
Dwarf Warrior: Thargas Anvilmar
Undear Warlock: Meryl Feldstorm

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURE ASSORTMENT<
DRAENEI PALADIN: VINDICATOR MARAAD DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

Advance-solicited
On sale February 20, 2008
Action Figures • PI

THE SECOND WAVE BEGINS!
America’s #1 selling PC game since 2004 continues its incredible showing in the collectible action figure arena with WORLD OF WARCRAFT Series 2 action figures and the second of the WORLD OF WARCRAFT DELUXE Collector action figures!
Coming in December!
Illidan Stormrage

BATMAN: ALL STAR POSTER
Art by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
From the cover of ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #5
Advance-solicited; on sale February 20, 2008 • Poster • $7.99