Monday, April 19, 2010

MOVIE NEWS: Iron Mam 2 Pictures

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Paramount pictures released new pictures for Iron Man 2, which will be in theaters May 7th.

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TV NEWS: Smallville Clips

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Can’t wait for Friday’s all new episode of Smallville? Here are some clips to get you through the week…


Smallville "Charade" (All new Friday 8/7c)


Smallville Trailer - Charade


Smallville Webclip - Charade
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COMIC NEWS: Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL and INCOGNITO Go Digital!

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The Eisner-winning team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips have brought their acclaimed Criminal and Incognito series to your favorite mobile device!


Criminal #1, Criminal #2, from the original series launch, and Incognito #1 are now available to iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users through the Comixology, Iverse and Panefly applications, while PSP users can download directly to their device as of April 22nd!

"Getting the chance to reach a new audience with Criminal and Incognito is really amazing,” said writer Ed Brubaker, co-creator of Criminal and Incognito. “And having all these new platforms to do it on really does feel like we're living in the future."

Sean Phillips, artist and co-creator of Criminal and Incognito added, “Having Criminal available digitally to a whole new audience is great. Fans of crime fiction, who might’ve never come across our books, will be able to check them out.”

Discover today just why Incognito and Criminal redefined crime noir in comics! Download Criminal and Incognito via Comixology, Iverse and Panefly right now or on your PSP soon!

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Marvel Entertainment, LLC. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more information visit www.marvel.com.
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DVD NEWS: SHUTTER ISLAND on DVD & Blu-ray 6/8/10

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FROM ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING* DIRECTOR MARTIN SCORSESE COMES A SUSPENSEFUL THRILLER STARRING ACCLAIMED ACTOR LEONARDO DICAPRIO

SHUTTER ISLAND

Intense and Spine-Chilling Tour de Force Debuts on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD June 8, 2010



World-renowned director Martin Scorsese delivers “a stunning masterpiece that requires and demands multiple viewings” (Ain’t It Cool News) with the critically-acclaimed suspense thriller
SHUTTER ISLAND, debuting on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD June 8, 2010 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Starring three-time Academy Award® nominee Leonardo DiCaprio (The Departed), the film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Mark Ruffalo (Zodiac), Oscar® winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Max von Sydow (Minority Report), Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain) and Emily Mortimer (Match Point). Based on the best-selling novel by celebrated writer Dennis Lehane, SHUTTER ISLAND was written for the screen by Laeta Kalogridis and tells the story of two U.S. marshals investigating the mysterious disappearance of an inmate from a hospital for the criminally insane. But as their investigation proceeds, they uncover an intricate web of deception where nothing may be as it seems. Filled with nail-biting suspense and unexpected plot twists, SHUTTER ISLAND is a must-see thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.

The SHUTTER ISLAND Blu-ray includes making-of featurettes entitled “Behind the Shutters” and “Into the Lighthouse”. Music from the motion picture is available now from Rhino Records at all physical and digital retail outlets. The haunting double disc set was produced by music legend and frequent Scorsese collaborator Robbie Robertson and features a stunning array of modern classical music.


SHUTTER ISLAND DVD & Blu-ray

The SHUTTER ISLAND DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and Brazilian Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The Blu-ray includes the following special features:

o Behind the Shutters—Follows the film from its inception as an acclaimed novel through the production process and to the big screen. Includes interviews with cast and crew.

o Into the Lighthouse—Discusses the historical landscape of psychiatric therapies during the 1950s through interviews with cast and crew.

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About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
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COMIC NEWS: Marvel Comics On-Sale 4/21/10

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Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on April 21st, 2010.

For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://marvel.com/catalog/?date=2010-04-21 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #628
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #628 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
AVENGERS VS. ATLAS #4
AVENGERS VS. ATLAS #4 DAVIS VARIANT
CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHO WON'T WIELD THE SHIELD #1
DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #5
DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #5 NORD VARIANT
DARK WOLVERINE #85
DARK WOLVERINE #85 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH #10
DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH #10 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
DEATHLOK #6
DOOMWAR #3
FALL OF THE HULKS: THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #2
FIRESTAR #1
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #25
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #25 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
HER-OES #1
HERCULES: FALL OF AN AVENGER #2
IRON MANUAL MARK #3
NEW AVENGERS MGC #1
NOVA #36
NOVA #36 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN #1
SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN #1 DJURDJEVIC SKETCH VARIANT
SIF #1
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #5
THE TORCH #7
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #6
ULTIMATE COMICS NEW ULTIMATES #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #9
X-FACTOR #204
X-FACTOR #204 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT
X-MEN FOREVER ANNUAL #1
X-MEN LEGACY #235 (XSC)
X-MEN LEGACY #235 FINCH VARIANT (XSC)
X-MEN LEGACY #235 IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT (XSC)
X-MEN: PIXIE STRIKES BACK #3

Collections On-Sale:
LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS GN-TPB
PUNISHER: DEAD END TPB
RUNAWAYS VOL. 10: ROCK ZOMBIES DIGEST
THUNDERBOLTS: WIDOWMAKER TPB
WHAT IF? SECRET INVASION TPB
X-FACTOR VOL. 8: OVERTIME TPB


*XSC= X-Men: Second Coming tie-in

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Marvel Entertainment, LLC. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel's strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more information visit www.marvel.com.
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DC COMICS JULY 2010 RELEASES



DC Comics has released their solicits for July 2010

BRIGHTEST DAY #5
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO • Cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS
Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe. Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections...and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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BRIGHTEST DAY #6
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO • Cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS
Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe. Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections...and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

GREEN LANTERN #56
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by DOUG MAHNKE & CHRISTIAN ALAMY • 1:25 variant cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
BRIGHTEST DAY shines on as the mystery of the White Lantern piques the curiosity of Hector Hammond. The bizarre telekinetic escapes his prison cell and sets his sights on one being – Larfleeze! Plus, Hal Jordan begins unlocking the secret behind who took Parallax during BLACKEST NIGHT!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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GREEN LANTERN CORPS #50
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD • Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES • 1:25 variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & JOHN DELL
BRIGHTEST DAY burns on as Cyborg-Superman returns! You won’t believe how far he’ll go to secure his sinister new secret agenda. Plus, Green Lantern Ganthet has made a clandestine deal with Atrocitus. What is it and why might it spell doom for the Green Lantern Corps? The Emerald Warriors might have survived the BLACKEST NIGHT just in time for a great evil to rise!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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BRIGHTEST DAY: THE ATOM SPECIAL #1
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JEFF LEMIRE • Art by MAHMUD ASRAR & WALDEN WONG • Cover by GARY FRANK
Discover all-new allies, enemies and adventure as The Atom leaps from the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY into this one-shot special! Rising stars Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and Mahmud Asrar (Avengers: The Initiative) update the Atom’s origin and kick off the tiny titan’s next major story, which continues this month in ADVENTURE COMICS #516 (see page 87). If you thought you knew Ray Palmer, then think again! The smallest hero in the DCU is about to become one of its biggest, and the excitement starts right here!
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GREEN ARROW #2
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by J.T. KRUL • Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES • Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI
A BRIGHTEST DAY occurs in Star City after the White Ring gives birth to a massive forest downtown at ground zero of Prometheus’ CRY FOR JUSTICE attack. Inside, Green Arrow has taken up residence, determined to end the rampant corruption surrounding the forest. First, he’ll have to face off against the forces of his former company Queen Industries – including their new owner who has a secret connection to the Emerald Archer’s past.
Just as the twelve resurrected individuals from BLACKEST NIGHT have a part to play in BRIGHTEST DAY, so does the forest. Green Lantern Hal Jordan guest-stars and don’t miss an ending you’ll never see coming!
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JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #5
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JUDD WINICK & KEITH GIFFEN • Art by JOE BENNETT • Cover by TONY HARRIS & J.D. METTLER
1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues here! Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice and Blue Beetle track a mysterious villain to Russia only to find themselves face-to-face with an angry Rocket Red Brigade! When one of the Rocket Reds decides to defect and join our heroes, they all soon realize that the Justice League International is once again complete…but why, and for what purpose? The mystery deepens as this BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in continues!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #6
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JUDD WINICK & KEITH GIFFEN • Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO • Cover by TONY HARRIS & J.D. METTLER
1:25 variant cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
DC’s biweekly JUSTICE LEAGUE event continues here! Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire, Ice and Blue Beetle track a mysterious villain to Russia only to find themselves face-to-face with an angry Rocket Red Brigade! When one of the Rocket Reds decides to defect and join our heroes, they all soon realize that the Justice League International is once again complete…but why, and for what purpose? The mystery deepens as this BRIGHTEST DAY tie-in continues!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #41
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art by MARK BAGLEY & NORM RAPMUND • Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO • 1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” Variant cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
In part 2 of the JLA/JSA crossover, the Starheart has staked its claim on Alan Scott and his kids Jade and Obsidian! Can the combined might of the Justice Society and the Justice League break up the newly reunited family before they unwittingly unleash serious damage on the DC Universe?
Also features the second piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #47
On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND
Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO
The BRIGHTEST DAY continues with Part 3 of the JLA/JSA crossover! Jade is back! But is her return a blessing or a curse? The powerful Starheart empowering Green Lantern Alan Scott is out of control and unleashing its chaotic energy across Earth. What has lured the Starheart here and what familiar threat must the World’s Greatest Heroes and the Justice Society of America team up to stop?
Also features the third piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino!
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BIRDS OF PREY #3
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art by ED BENES • Cover by CLIFF CHIANG
The explosive first story arc of BIRDS OF PREY continues! Pursued by an unstoppable killer, the Birds are forced to run a gauntlet of insane gang members and corrupt cops out to kill them all while trying to stop a teammate from dying in front of their eyes! The meanest BoP villain yet is calling for blood and won’t stop ‘til she gets it!
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THE FLASH #4
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL • 1:10 variant cover by scott kolins
The original Captain Boomerang returns as BRIGHTEST DAY continues. Meanwhile, Barry must prove his innocence to the Renegades, cops from the 25th century. Discover what connection they have to the Rogues and what travesties have occurred in the future.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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TITANS #25
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ERIC WALLACE • Art and cover by FABRIZIO FIORENTINO
Lex Luthor stands in the crosshairs – but are the Titans out to get him, or has he been targeted by someone else? And do not miss the fight of the century: Deathstroke versus Osiris!
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BATMAN #701
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GRANT MORRISON • Art and cover by TONY DANIEL
Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel re-team to tell the exciting 2-part, untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS! What happened to Batman – and Dr. Hurt, for that matter – after the devastating events at the climax of R.I.P.? And what secrets within this story point toward THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE?
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BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #4
On sale JULY 21 • 4 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by CAMERON STEWART
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:25 variant cover by CAMERON STEWART
The most anticipated series of 2010 continues!
Grant Morrison’s can’t-miss Batman story rolls on as Bruce Wayne’s next stop on his amazing journey through time brings him to the Wild West – but will he escape alive? Artist Cameron Stewart (BATMAN AND ROBIN) joins Morrison to take The Dark Knight on a ride!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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BATMAN AND ROBIN #14
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by FRAZER IRVING
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
1:25 variant cover by FRAZER IRVING
In “Batman Must Die!” part 2 of 3, one of our heroes lies near death! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne enter the ultimate, blood-soaked battle against two foes who almost destroyed the original Batman. Are the new Dynamic Duo up to this final confrontation with absolute evil? If they can’t truly bond as a team, they’re dead!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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BATMAN: ODYSSEY #1
On sale JULY 7 • 1 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by NEAL ADAMS • Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS • 1:25 sketch variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
Legendary Batman artist and comics pioneer Neal Adams returns to Gotham City with the first issue of two 6-part miniseries!
In this electrifying new story, The Dark Knight faces a series of seemingly unrelated challenges as villains and allies old and new push him to his limits like never before. After Batman discovers a dark and mysterious matrix being superimposed over his life, what sort of life-changing voyage must he embark on to escape from this powerful and insidious force? Be here to find out as Adams writes and illustrates his next masterpiece Batman tale!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #2
On sale JULY 7 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by PABLO RAIMONDI
Cover by BILLY TUCCI
Learn the secrets of Jason Todd’s hidden past! Writer Judd Winick and artist Pablo Raimondi continue revealing how the former Boy Wonder went from child sidekick to murderous villain! Newly resurrected and loose in the world, Jason finds himself alone, angry and seeking revenge. But what will happen when his blood lust takes him back to the streets of Gotham City? You’ve only seen pieces of the story before now!
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DETECTIVE COMICS #867
On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS
Cover by PETER NGUYEN
The four-part epic “BATMAN: IMPOSTERS” begins with this thirty-page adventure!
A call to arms has gone out through Gotham City, and normal, everyday citizens are being drafted into a bizarre battle. Will they side with vigilante justice or join the cause of chaos and anarchy? Only The Dark Knight can rein in the terror created by the villain known only as The Imposter. But what is The Imposter’s true motivation for this gang war — and what’s hiding behind his rictus grin? Be here to find out!
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BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #6
Resolicit • On sale JULY 28 • 6 of 6 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
Written by KEVIN SMITH
Art by WALT FLANAGAN & ART THIBERT
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
1:25 Variant cover by GENE HA
The finale to Kevin Smith and Walt Flanagan’s Batman tale! Thanks to Silver St. Cloud, Bruce is trying to learn how to trust people. But Batman is an integral part of who he is, so how can he really trust anyone? Batman even has a run-in with Catwoman because of his relationship with Silver. And when he decides to put all of his trust into someone, will he be rewarded...or punished? Don’t miss this extra-sized finale to volume one of WIDENING GYRE!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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BATMAN BEYOND #2
On sale JULY 21 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by JOHN STANISCI
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
A mysterious new threat targets the original Batman’s villains, and only Terry McGinnis – the Batman of the future – has a chance of finding and stopping him. But of a Catwoman stalks into the picture, Terry is torn between the lady she appears to be and the deadly tiger she might turn out to be!
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RED ROBIN #14
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by MARCUS TO & RAY MCCARTHY
Red Robin vs. Robin! When Damian discovers that he’s on Red Robin’s potential “hit list” of bad guys to apprehend, the new Robin goes about proving how wrong Tim was by trying to beat the crap out of him! Meanwhile, Tim’s plans begin to flourish, starting with a new role at the Wayne Foundation and a new love life.
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GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #14
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by PAUL DINI • Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Just as the girls begin working as a team, a new threat destroys everything! Can they reunite in time – or will this be the end of the Sirens?
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BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #46
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEVIN VANHOOK • Art and cover by TOM MANDRAKE
Surrounded by a cavalcade of corpses, and with the mad Professor Combs running free, Batman and the vampire Dimeter find themselves outmatched and outnumbered by the ravenous undead. This looks like a job for Superman!
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AZRAEL #10
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by jeremy haun
Cover by guillem march
New writer David Hine (ARKHAM REBORN, DETECTIVE COMICS) makes his AZRAEL debut in part 1 of the 4-part “The Killer of Saints!” Members of religious cults are being murdered in grotesque reenactments of the martyrdom of Christian saints. Each victim holds part of a centuries-old secret that, once revealed, will alter the course of human history.
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BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #14
On sale JULY 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by PAUL DINI
Co-feature written by IVAN BRANDON
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Co-feature art by RAMON BACHS
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
The anticipated sequel to HEART OF HUSH is here! Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen deliver an exciting continuation of the saga of Tommy Elliot and Bruce Wayne! Cracking under the strain of living as “Bruce Wayne,” Elliot plans his final, murderous revenge on Dick Grayson, Selina Kyle and other members of Wayne’s extended network of friends and allies. Will Dick and Damian be enough to thwart Tommy’s plans – or will the end of Hush require the return of Bruce Wayne?
And in the new Two-Face co-feature, writer Ivan Brandon picks up where the trial of Two-Face left off in the Manhunter co-feature! Despite his innocence, Two-Face is a man on the run, and discovers that even when he thinks he has nothing left to lose, he hasn’t quite hit rock bottom!
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OUTSIDERS #31
RESOLICIT • On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAN DIDIO
Art and cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION
“The Great Divide” continues! Separated by two continents and personal differences, the two Outsiders teams are pushed to their limits. Black Lightning, Owl Man and newest member Freight Train take on the combined might of Chemomorpho while Geo-Force and his army invade a neighboring country – only to come face-to-face with that country’s defender, The Olympian!
This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.
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BATGIRL #12
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by LEE GARBETT & JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
It’s the end of Batgirl’s first year as a member of the Bat-family, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! Stephanie Brown must risk her life to break into the Calculator’s secret lair in an attempt to save Oracle and all of Gotham City from his techno-plague. And finally, the Calculator’s daughter accepts her true destiny!
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SUPERMAN #701
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI • Art by EDDY BARROWS & J.P. MAYER • Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY
J. Michael Straczynski begins his highly anticipated run on SUPERMAN! After the devastating events of WAR OF THE SUPERMEN, how can Superman possibly continue his battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way? Find out here in “Grounded” part 1 and get in on the starting line of a modern-classic SUPERMAN story!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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ACTION COMICS #891
On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US
Written by PAUL CORNELL • Art by PETE WOODS
Cover by DAVID FINCH & JOE WEEMS
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. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU’s most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by new ongoing writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON), with covers by David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY, Ultimatum)!
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SUPERGIRL #54
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by JAMAL IGLE & JON SIBAL
Cover by SHANE DAVIS & JAMIE GRANT
Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle continue their bold new direction for The Girl of Steel! When a vicious new threat arrives in Metropolis, it’s up to Supergirl to stop the monster. But, boy, is she in for a surprise when she finds out just who this thing is and where it’s from!
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SUPERMAN/BATMAN #74
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by JERRY ORDWAY
Cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES
In “How Not To Be A God,” Luthor’s plan for the planet Lexor progresses while Superman and Batman search for those behind the cult that wants to sacrifice Lois in the name of their Man of Steel god.
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ADVENTURE COMICS #516
On sale JULY 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Co-Feature written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by KEVIN SHARPE & WAYNE FAUCHER
Co-Feature art by MAHMUD ASRAR
Cover by SCOTT CLARK & DAVID BEATY
ADVENTURE COMICS returns to its historical numbering with this issue just in time for Paul Levitz to retell the Legion’s origins! Everything begins on a somber note reflecting on the past with “The Last Will and Testament of R.J. Brande”!
Also, this issue begins an all-new co-feature starring The Atom, which continues the story begun in this month’s BRIGHTEST DAY: THE ATOM SPECIAL #1 as Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) launches Ray Palmer into an exciting new adventure smack-dab in the middle of the DCU.
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THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3
On sale JULY 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by YILDIRAY CINAR & WAYNE FAUCHER
1:10 Variant cover by JIM LEE
The xenophobic Earth-Man was once the Legion’s most despised foe, but now he’s forced to join their ranks! But can his Legion teammates – particularly his one-time torture victim Sun Boy – let bygones be bygones so quickly?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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FIRST WAVE #4
On sale JULY 7 • 4 of 6 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by RAGS MORALES
Cover by J.G. JONES
1:10 Variant cover by GEOF DARROW
FIRST WAVE returns from a month off with all guns blazing, as Doc Savage and the Bat-Man set a course for Hidalgo for very different reasons! Could Bruce Wayne be the Golden Tree’s newest acquisition? And where does the trail of a fortune in missing gold lead the Avenger?
Retailers please note: This issue ships with two covers. Please see Previews Order Form for more information.
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DOC SAVAGE #4
On sale JULY 14 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by PAUL MALMONT
Co-feature written by JASON STARR
Art by HOWARD PORTER & ART THIBERT
Co-feature art by SCOTT HAMPTON
Cover by J.G. JONES
1:10 Variant cover by JOHN CASSADAY
“The Lord Of Lightning” concludes as Doc Savage faces down the mastermind behind the attack on New York – high in the clouds above the United Nations! The true face of this enemy could crack even Doc’s resolute faith in human nature...
And in the co-feature, JUSTICE INC., the kidnapping plot Benson hoped to unravel has turned into a horrific murder ring, and Benson himself is next on the hit list!
Retailers please note: This issue ships with two covers. Please see Previews Order Form for more information.
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THE SPIRIT #4
On sale JULY 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE
Co-feature written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art by MORITAT
Co-feature art by PHIL WINSLADE
Cover by LADRÖNN
New series writer David Hine comes aboard for the first chapter of “Frostbite!” The ultimate high has arrived on the corners of Central City, and the ghouls who deal it aren’t interested in cutting the all-controlling Octopus in on the action! It doesn’t take long for hot blood to hit the icy city streets!
And in the co-feature, THE SPIRIT: BLACK & WHITE, Marv Wolfman and Phil Winslade show us what happens in Central City when the lights go out – every last one of them! It’s a citywide blackout in black and white!
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DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #3
On sale JULY 21 • 3 of 10 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by LEN WEIN
Art by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ & DAVE GIBBONS with SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ & DAVE GIBBONS
1:25 Variant cover by DAVE GIBBONS
The evolution of the DC Universe continues as the Silver Age of Super Heroes dawns with the appearance of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and dozens more in the wake of the disappearance of the Golden Age heroes from active duty. Simultaneously, heroic humans without powers hold up their end of Earth’s defense as the Challengers of the Unknown and the Sea Devils emerge to lend a hand!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS #1
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ERIC TRAUTMANN & BRANDON JERWA • Art by JULIAN LOPEZ & JOHN LUCAS
cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU • 1:10 Variant cover by IAN CHURCHILL
Fellow Americans, we are pleased to introduce you to your official government superhero team – the Mighty Crusaders! The Red Circle has closed, and the mystery around it has grown into a full-blown conspiracy that The Shield, The Web, The Comet, Inferno, Fly-Girl and War Eagle must publicly investigate. But first, the team faces great loss and great obstacles, even when it comes to dealing with each other!
Written by Eric Trautmann (ACTION COMICS, THE SHIELD) and Brandon Jerwa (INFERNO, THE FOX) and drawn by Julian Lopez (SUPERMAN, ADVENTURE COMICS), this new monthly series brings together the Red Circle heroes to investigate a massive mystery in the DC Universe and features action, intrigue and giant robots. You dare not miss it!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #1
On sale JULY 21 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND
1:10 Variant cover by CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY
“The Search for Batman” starts here! Vanishing Point – where time ends – is tearing itself apart, and one of the keys to keeping reality from being torn asunder is finding exactly where Bruce Wayne is in the time stream! Rip Hunter puts together a high-powered band of Time Masters to travel throughout history in search of the World’s Greatest Detective, but can even the combined might and skill of Superman, Green Lantern and Booster Gold help the Time Master pinpoint where Batman went at the end of FINAL CRISIS?
DCU fans won’t want to miss this 6-issue companion series to the highly anticipated BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE (see page 77)!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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BOOSTER GOLD #34
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS
Art by CHRIS BATISTA & RICH PEROTTA
Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Booster Gold travels into the past to right the wrongs of JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST. But when present-day Booster is mistaken for his past self, he lands in the middle of an old JLI mission with Blue Beetle and the man who killed him – Maxwell Lord!
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JSA ALL-STARS #8
On sale JULY 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by MATTHEW STURGES
Co-feature written by JEN VAN METER
Art and cover by FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
Co-feature art by TRAVIS MOORE & DAN GREEN
The All-Stars are on the trail of a bizarre drug cartel consisting of genetically altered jungle animals! The insanity leads the young Justice Society team to a confrontation with actual gods & goddesses – welcome to the big leagues, All-Stars!
And in the co-feature: It’s Hourman and Tigress together while Liberty Belle and Icicle join forces in an all-out effort to stop the mysterious enemy who has led the mismatched hero/villain teams on a globe-spanning wild goose chase!
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MAGOG #11
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by SCOTT KOLINS
Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS
The Psy-cho Twins are seeing flashes of the future, and for Magog that appears to mean KINGDOM COME! In part 1 of a 5-part story written and illustrated by Scott Kolins, Magog races across the U.S./Canadian border to stop an experiment gone wrong at S.T.A.R. Labs, and it becomes clear he’s witnessing the birth of N-I-L-8, a major player from KINGDOM COME!
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POWER GIRL #14
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art and cover by SAMI BASRI
Due to the events in JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST, Power Girl finds herself mysteriously unaware of the period in her life when Max Lord was pulling her strings as part of Justice League International. Meanwhile, the distractions of being a heroine cause her business to falter as her friends and co-workers disappear. Are they simply walking away – or is something worse happening to them?
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DOOM PATROL #12
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEITH GIFFEN • Art by MATTHEW CLARK & RON RANDALL
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
The Doom Patrol finally learn exactly whom they’re up against as the Front Men attack! But will the team have time to figure out why they’re fighting before this very public battle takes a massive toll?
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THE GREAT TEN #9
FINAL ISSUE • On sale JULY 7 • 9 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD • Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
The tragic history of the Mother of Champions is revealed in the final issue as she confronts the Socialist Red Guardsman about his connection to the alien threat to China. But when the aliens attack, it’ll be up to the super-functionaries of The Great Ten to put aside their differences and band together to save their homeland – or die trying!
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JONAH HEX #57
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by JORDI BERNET
Two young brothers think they know everything there is to know about Jonah Hex. But all they know are tall tales, as a visit by the legendary gunslinger to their hometown proves! Guest-starring an all-star lineup of classic Western heroes!
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SECRET SIX #23
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JOHN OSTRANDER
Art by RB SILVA & ALEXANDRE PALAMARO
Cover by DANIEL LUVISI
Guest writer John Ostrander (SUICIDE SQUAD) brings you a story about men who choose to hunt the most dangerous game in the world: The Secret Six! The Six are tricked into traveling to a secluded island where they’re trapped in a fight for their lives. But the Six are nobody’s prey!
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R.E.B.E.L.S #18
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN & SCOTT HANNA
Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY
“The Sons of Brainiac” story begins here! At long last, series star Vril Dox confronts his father, the Superman villain Brainiac! To make matters worse, Vril must also stop his own son Lyrl from destroying their home planet of Colu!
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TEEN TITANS #85
On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by FELICIA D. HENDERSON
Co-feature written by REX OGLE
Art and cover by JOSÉ LUÍS & MARIAH BENES
Co-feature art by TED NAIFEH
As the hunt for Raven rages on, the Teen Titans must survive against a world bent on killing them. They’re in the Wyld country now, and the rules have all changed. Meanwhile, Bombshell and Aqua Girl must battle in the belly of the beast!
Plus, Traci 13 and Black Alice face off against one another! Is there anything Zatara can do to stop them from pushing the fight too far?
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ZATANNA #3
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by PAUL DINI
Art by STEPHANE ROUX & KARL STORY
Cover by STEPHANE ROUX
1:10 Variant Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
Until now, Zatanna and Brother Night have sparred from a distance – but that all changes when Night targets Zatanna’s closest friends, provoking a magical brawl like nothing you’ve seen before! San Francisco might never be the same!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. See the Previews Order Form for more information.
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HUMAN TARGET #6
On sale JULY 14 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by LEN WEIN & PETER JOHNSON • Art by BRUNO REDONDO & SERGIO SANDOVAL and JOHN PAUL LEON • Cover by BRUNO REDONDO
Christopher Chance and his latest client have been one step ahead of hired guns throughout Europe and narrowly avoided death at every corner. But secrets are revealed and blood runs deep in the conclusion to the action-packed series based on the hit WB television series on Fox!
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THE WARLORD #16
FINAL ISSUE • On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by MIKE GRELL • Art and cover by MIKE GRELL
They say that legends never die… so is Travis Morgan truly gone forever? Faced with a planet-destroying threat, the fate of all who live in Skartaris rests in the hands of his son and heir, Joshua! Will the Lost World truly be lost for good?
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WONDER WOMAN #601
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI • Art and cover by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI
Best-selling comics writer J. Michael Straczynski (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Thor) smashes all your expectations of Wonder Woman by lauching an all-new era for the Amazon Princess! Spinning out of the mind-bending events of WONDER WOMAN #600, Diana must face the biggest mystery of all – who destroyed Paradise Island?
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BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE VOL. 1 HC
On sale September 1 • 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by KEVIN SMITH
Art by WALT FLANAGAN & ART THIBERT
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Collecting the 6-issue miniseries from fan-favorite writer Kevin Smith! As Bruce Wayne gets reacquainted with former girlfriend Silver St. Cloud, who attempts to teach Bruce about trust, Batman takes on a mysterious new partner in his fight against crime in Gotham City. But will his attempt at trusting someone cause him to be rewarded or punished?
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BATMAN: THE BAT AND THE BEAST TP
On sale August 25 • 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US
Written by PETER MILLIGAN • Art by ANDY CLARKE
Cover by JOCK
In this tale from BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #31-35, a Russian crime kingpin known as The Tsar threatens to take over the Gotham City mob, and Batman must travel to Moscow to face this strange foe on his home turf.
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BATMAN: ARKHAM REBORN TP
On sale August 4• 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE • Art by JEREMY HAUN
Cover by CLIFF CHIANG
Following Black Mask’s destruction of Arkham Asylum, Dr. Jeremiah Arkham has rebuilt the Asylum following the design of his mad Uncle Amadeus. But will the new Arkham be a haven for the criminally insane – or a house of torture? Collecting BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL – ARKHAM ASYLUM #1, ARKHAM REBORN #1-3 and DETECTIVE COMICS #864-865.
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FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS TP
On sale August 11 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by GREG RUCKA
Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by PHILIP TAN
As a massive cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the DC Universe, a war of faith tests the might of The Spectre and the souls of humanity! It’s up to The Spectre, The Question and Batwoman to take down the minions of Darkseid before all hope is lost in this title collecting the 5-issue miniseries!
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BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC
Advance solicited • On sale December 22 • 264 pg, FC, $59.99 US
Written by DON CAMERON, BILL FINGER & others • Art by DICK SPRANG, JERRY ROBINSON & others • Cover by DICK SPRANG
Don’t miss the latest set of 1940s stories from BATMAN #26-31! Includes appearances by Two-Face, the Cavalier, the villainous duo Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Crime Surgeon and more.
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MAGOG: LETHAL FORCE TP
On sale August 4 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by KEITH GIFFEN • Art and cover by HOWARD PORTER & JOHN DELL
In his first collection, featuring issues #1-5 of the monthly series, Magog decides to take justice into his own hands and track down who’s dealing high-tech arms to lowlife scum around the DC Universe. Be here as the hunt starts Magog on the path to discovering his own destiny.
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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: TEAM HISTORY HC
On sale September 8 • 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art and cover by MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER
In this first volume collecting stories by James Robinson and Mark Bagley from issues #38-43, the JLA is reborn with a new roster of heroes: Batman, Green Lantern, The Atom, Green Arrow, Donna Troy, The Guardian, Cyborg, Mon-El, Starfire and Congorilla. Also in this volume, the BLACKEST NIGHT darkens the skies over the Justice League. Can the team get it together in time to survive the return of the undead, villainous Dr. Light?
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THE MIGHTY VOL. 2 TP
On sale August 25 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by PETER J. TOMASI & KEITH CHAMPAGNE
Art by CHRIS SAMNEE • Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
The saga of Alpha One concludes here, with THE MIGHTY #7-12! Lt. Gabriel Cole has worked his way up the ranks of Section Omega, with a connection to Alpha One that reaches back to his own childhood tragedy. But when Alpha One reveals a sinister secret, Cole must stop this renegade superman from destroying life on Earth.
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R.E.B.E.L.S: STRANGE COMPANIONS TP
On sale August 18 • 128 pg, B&W, $14.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD • Art by ANDY CLARKE, CLAUDE ST. AUBIN & others • cover by ANDY CLARKE
Vril Dox learns that one planet could hold the key to Starro’s further conquest. Meanwhile, the Omega Men, Adam Strange and Captain Comet heed Dox’s call to arms to stop Starro’s intergalactic starfish fleet. Collecting R.E.B.E.L.S #7-9 and R.E.B.E.L.S ANNUAL #1!
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SUPERMAN: MON-EL VOL. 2 – MAN OF VALOR HC
On sale September 15 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO, BERNARD CHANG, JAVIER PINA & others
Cover by CAFU
With The Man of Steel away on New Krypton, it’s up to Mon-El to face off against Bizarro and General Lane in this new hardcover collecting SUPERMAN #692-697, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #14, SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2009 #1 and ADVENTURE COMICS #11. Plus, Mon-El debuts his new Superman–inspired costume in this collection guest-starring Superboy, The Legion of Super-Heroes and others. And when Superman returns to Earth, will Mon-El give up his duty as protector of a city he’s grown to love?
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SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE DOOM PATROL VOL. 2 TP
On sale August 18 • 512 pg, B&W, $19.99 US
Written by ARNOLD DRAKE • Art by BRUNO PREMIANI
Cover by BOB BROWN
The fate of comics’ strangest super-team is revealed in this volume collecting DOOM PATROL #102-121! Don’t miss the original team’s final battles with General Immortus, The Brotherhood of Evil and the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man.
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THE WEB: SPINNING THE FUTURE TP
On sale August 11 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, ANGELA ROBINSON & MARK GUGGENHEIM • Art by ROGER ROBINSON, SCOTT McDANIEL & others • Cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU
Billionaire John Raymond is out to upstage his heroic brother by becoming the amazingly well-equipped Web. But when a dark fate arrives for his brother, John learns what it really means to be a hero. Collecting RED CIRCLE: THE WEB #1 and THE WEB #1-5.
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BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #19
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ADAM SCHLAGMAN
Art and cover by CARLO BARBERI
It’s a black night in Gotham City as Batman teams up with the Green Lantern Corps to stop Cyborg Superman from killing Green Lantern Hal Jordan and taking over the universe! Written by GREEN LANTERN CORPS editor Adam Schlagman!
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TINY TITANS #30
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO • Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR
The Curly Hair issue! The kids line up for Kid Flash’s special new salon treatment. Will all the Titans wind up doing new ’dos?
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BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #18
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO • Art and cover by MIKE NORTON
The secrets of the Wizard Shazam’s past have come back to haunt Billy and Mary as an evil long thought vanquished has returned to take its revenge! It’s a tale calculated to drive you mad… as mad as the Mad Mummy!
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SUPER FRIENDS #29
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art by STEWART MCKENNY & DAN DAVIS
Cover by J. BONE
It’s convention season! And what better convention could one hope to attend than the one where the Super Friends plan to appear? But watch out! Their biggest fans — the Imps — are coming to see them, and Mr. Mxyzptlk is being dragged along, too. What mischief will they get into now?
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LOONEY TUNES #188
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by BILL MATHENY • Art by DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO & others • Cover by SCOTT GROSS
When a run-in with kangaroo knockout, Hippity Hopper leaves Sylvester bruised and unamused, the wily cat starts training at the local gym to toughen up. But when Taz shows up, a case of mistaken identity leads to an outrageous adventure!
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SCOOBY-DOO #158
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TERRANCE GRIEP • Art by JOE STATON & others
Cover by ROBERT POPE & SCOTT MCRAE
Scooby and the Gang are summoned to a timeworn, Edgar Allen Poe-themed mansion when an original copy of Poe’s poem “Alone” is stolen by a monstrous orangutan! Employing Poe’s methods of “ratiocination,” Scooby and friends embark on a madcap chase through the spooky house!
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EX MACHINA #50
FINAL ISSUE • On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN • Art and wraparound cover by TONY HARRIS
1:10 variant cover by JIM LEE
WildStorm’s groundbreaking, critically acclaimed political thriller reaches its conclusion with an epic, double-sized series finale six years in the making. Former superhero – and current mayor of New York City – Mitchell Hundred finally catches up with the unspeakable tragedy foretold in the very first page of EX MACHINA #1…but countless new surprises still await!
Join award-winning creators Brian K. Vaughan, Tony Harris and J.D. Mettler for what promises to be the most shocking and talked-about ending since the final issue of Y: THE LAST MAN!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #1
On sale JULY 14 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by STEVE NILES & ADAM JONES • Art by TOM MANDRAKE • Cover A by ANDREA SORRENTINO • X-FILES Cover B by TOM MANDRAKE • 30 DAYS OF NIGHT Cover C by SAM KIETH
Two of the most popular horror properties of the last two decades collide in this harrowing 6-issue adventure of epic proportions! Co-writers Steve Niles (writer and co-creator of 30 Days of Night) and rockstar-turned-writer Adam Jones (the band Tool) team with the amazing, moody artistry of industry legend Tom Mandrake (THE SPECTRE, BATMAN) to unleash the ultimate comic culture crossover!
When evidence of a possible cannibal killer in Wainright, Alaska, draws the attention of the FBI, Agents Mulder and Scully draw the less-than-glamorous assignment. But all is not as it seems once the agents are on the ground. Not only has the long seasonal darkness begun to fall, but there’s something unnatural about a few of the locals. And what does a chilling, mysterious black ship have to do with the murders? Find out here! Co-published with IDW.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. See the Previews Order Form for more information.
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TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM #2
On sale JULY 7 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by PETER HOGAN
Art and cover by CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY
The adventure continues as one of Alan Moore’s most beloved creations returns to comics! Tom Strong’s life is in ruins, his family is dead and the Nazis have gained total world domination by exploiting a secret from his past. To overthrow his evil son Albrecht and restore the world he knew, Tom must find a way to journey back in time and seek help from the only man he can trust: himself! But will even two Tom Strongs be a match for the Robots of Doom?
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STORMWATCH PHD: UNNATURAL SPECIES TP
On sale August 11 • 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US
Written by IAN EDGINTON • Art by LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ
& FRANCISCO PARONZINI • Cover by LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ
In this exciting title collecting issues #20-24, Skywatch is attacked by assassins masquerading as refugees and by Kheran warriors who have been hiding on Earth for years. Can the team stand together after it’s revealed that Tao has been influencing their leader King?
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KILLAPALOOZA TP
On sale August 18 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by ADAM BEECHEN • Art and cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE
Meet the Clap: the biggest band in the world – and a meta-human death squad! They’ve signed on for one last gig, but they aren’t the only band – or assassins – on the bill. Collecting the complete miniseries!
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WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY: ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE #1
On sale JULY 21 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by HORACIO DOMINGUES
Cover by NEIL GOOGE
1:10 variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
The fan-favorite series from Gail Simone returns as Sheriff Thomasina Lindo and the town of Tranquility’s unique inhabitants face a new crisis: the return of Mayor Fury from prison! Following the cataclysmic events in the previous series, Mayor Fury faced a trial for murder and was acquitted when the star witness refused to testify. Now he’s free and wants to come home to the town he loves, but a powerful foe from his past has other plans for Fury – and the entire town!
Acclaimed writer Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN, BIRDS OF PREY) and artist Horacio Domingues (WILDCATS: NEMESIS) spin a new tale from the wondrously small town populated by larger-than-life superhuman citizens!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #2
On sale JULY 28 • 2 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by KURT BUSIEK
Art by BRENT ANDERSON
Cover by ALEX ROSS
The Silver Agent faces his last battle to save a world he’s already saved. A heroic life comes full circle and a heroic legacy lives on in ways no one – much less the Agent himself – could ever have expected. Say goodbye to one of Astro City’s finest and uncover more of the city’s secrets in this finale to the 2-issue event.
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THE AUTHORITY #24
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art and cover by AL BARRIONUEVO
Deep in space, The Authority wage battle on two fronts. Aboard The Carrier, the combined might of the entire team is barely enough to keep the possessed, reanimated Aegean in check. It’s time for Hawksmoor to finally unleash his secret weapon, but will it be enough? Outside, against the vast entity known as Mondregon, even the immense Carrier is a mere speck. The High’s comeback may prove to be short–lived, as he’s about to face down Mondregon in what could turn out to be a suicide mission.
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WILDCATS #25
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ADAM BEECHEN • Art by TIM SEELEY & ANDY SMITH • Cover by AL BARRIONUEVO
The conclusion of “The Protectorate” brings the showdown WildStorm fans have clamored after for years! When Zealot and Midnighter – two masters of the killing arts – collide, can either walk away alive? And who gets caught in the crossfire? Meanwhile, the mystery of Aeon deepens, and Grunge takes a major step forward in his secret mission for Spartan.
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DV8: GODS & MONSTERS #4
On sale JULY 21 • 4 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by REBEKAH ISAACS
Cover by FIONA STAPLES
Matthew Callahan (a.k.a. “Threshold”) has always considered himself team leader – the alpha dog, the perfect warrior, the awesome Super Hero in the (slightly fascist) uniform of leather and molded rubber. He’s always in control. Always barking out orders. But when he’s taken down by a primitive warrior armed with a simple wooden stick, he realizes he’s got a few things yet to learn. You don’t have to be either a god or a monster in this strange new world...you can be like Matthew and strive to be both.
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THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #11
On sale JULY 21 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & GRANT MORRISON • Written by KEITH GIFFEN • Art by BRANDON BADEAUX • Cover by GENE HA
When The Authority lands in a reality where they encounter themselves as unbelievably bloody fascists, their usually indestructible will gets shaken to the core. Now they’re determined to right their doppelgangers’ wrongs, no matter what the cost.
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GEN13: TEENAGE WASTELAND TP
On sale August 25 • 136 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by SCOTT BEATTY • Art and cover by MIKE HUDDLESTON
After a scary visit to Sk8-Gra-La, Gen 13 stops over in a small town ruled by the villainous Fearsmiths, an evil team intent on stopping our heroes from reaching their destination. Collecting GEN 13 #27-32!
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GARRISON #4
On sale JULY 28 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by JEFF MARIOTTE • Art and cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Garrison goes “home” but doesn’t stay long before being swept up in a fight that just might be the coolest sewer battle ever seen in comics history! Hold on to your boots for another over-the-top extravaganza of pure mayhem that ends with Garrison in his toughest spot ever. And Jillian? Pretty much doomed...
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SPARTA: USA #5
On sale JULY 7 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAVID LAPHAM • Art and cover by JOHNNY TIMMONS
Everything hits the fan! Nazis have occupied the town, and the once mighty Spartans, who were bred for subterfuge and not war, turn on each other. And finally, the secret of Sparta is revealed as Godfrey outs the Maestro’s true identity and the source of the terrible magic behind his power.
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RED HERRING TP
On sale AUGUST 4 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Written by DAVID TISCHMAN • Art by PHILIP BOND & DAVID HAHN
Cover by PHILIP BOND
Teddy “Red” Herring wants to stop a conspiracy involving invading aliens and big businessmen, and he’s convinced Maggie MacGuffin’s near-death experience is the key to his success. Mix The X-Files and The Big Lebowski and you get this: a slyly dangerous collection of the 6-issue miniseries that puts the “con” back in conspiracy!
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FREE REALMS #11
On sale JULY 14 • 11 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by J.S. LEWIS • Art by JON SOMMARIVA & ALLEN MARTINEZ • Cover by JON SOMMARIVA & SEAN PARSONS
When Dane and Maya travel to the icy mountains of Snow Hill to retrieve the second Chaos Stone, they find that something has enraged the Yetis. Now they’ll have to team up with an unlikely ally to subdue the furry behemoths before they tear apart the city and ruin the duo’s chances to win the Royal Scavenger Hunt.
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FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE #2
On sale JULY 28 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by ALEX KATSNELSON & CHRISTINE LAVAF and MATTHEW PITTS
Art by DAVID LAPHAM and DAXIONG
Cover by DIEGO LATORRE
1:10 Photo variant cover
Based on the hit TV show! In the first tale, we discover one reason Agent Broyles is the man he is today. In the second tale, a library night watchman explores the restricted section and learns far more about his life – and future – than he can handle.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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GOD OF WAR #3
RESOLICITED • On sale JULY 21 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by MARV WOLFMAN • Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO
Cover by ANDY PARK
Kratos’ epic quest continues! In this issue, the legendary warrior will battle Poseidon, man-eating spiders and most important, his own heart. Don’t miss this third issue spinning out of the Sony video game God of War III, which was voted “Most Anticipated Game of 2010” at this year’s Spike Awards!
This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.
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MODERN WARFARE 2: GHOST #6
On sale JULY 14 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by DAVID LAPHAM • Art by KEVIN WEST
Cover by FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO
Ghost has the elusive drug czar El Gordo in his crosshairs and he’s out for bloody revenge. Can even this master of war reach a man high atop a mountain fortress with a small army protecting him? Is there any doubt? In the bullet-riddled, blood-soaked conclusion, Ghost is born!
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DARK ENTRIES TP
On sale AUGUST 18 • 216 pg, B&W, 5.5” x 8”
$14.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by IAN RANKIN
Art by WERTHER DELL’EDERA
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

“A fun, frenetic read . . . a down-and-dirty look at reality TV.”
— ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

Now in trade paperback from Vertigo Crime! HELLBLAZER’s John Constantine must become part of HAUNTED PALACE – a closed set reality game show – to deal with the supernatural murder of one of the cast. He enters as a “surprise” contestant and meets the other participants, learning that they all have secrets and that one of them must be “channeling” poltergeists and/or be the murderer. However, John soon learns that he is in fact in a game show which is being broadcast only to the denizens of Hell, who have chosen him to be the next contestant. Now he has to figure out who’s the killer and how to escape with his soul intact.
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FILTHY RICH TP
On sale AUGUST 18 • 200 pg, B&W, 5.5” x 8”
$14.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by VICTOR SANTOS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO

“It’s pitch-perfect retro noir with a delightfully pulpy and sexy aftertaste.”
— USA TODAY/POP CANDY

Now in trade paperback from Vertigo Crime! Richard “Junk” Junkin has always lived on the edge of trouble. A former professional football star whose career was cut short by injury (and gambling problems), he now finds himself selling cars in New Jersey, dreaming of what might have been and lusting after his boss’ unbelievably spoiled, unbelievably sexy and unbelievably rich daughter, Victoria. So when the boss’s asks him to be her personal bodyguard as she tears up the New York City club scene, he leaps at the chance. But before long Junk becomes more of a lapdog than a chaperone, doing all of Victoria’s dirty work . . . up to, and including, murder.
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CUBA: MY REVOLUTION HC
On sale SEPTEMBER 8 • 144 pg, Two colors, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by INVERNA LOCKPEZ • Art by DEAN HASPIEL • Cover by DEAN HASPIEL
From the moment Fidel Castro captures Havana in 1959, 17-year-old Sonya believes in the promise of the Cuban Revolution. A medical student who dreams of becoming a painter, she joins the militia and finds herself caught between idealism and ideology. As a volunteer medic at the Bay of Pigs, she’s imprisoned and tortured by her own comrades. Physically and emotionally scarred upon returning home, Sonya searches for fulfillment in art. But when she realizes that none of her efforts, by gun or brush, fall in line with Castro’s regime, Sonya must make agonizing choices between her family, her lover and her beloved country.
This graphic novel is inspired by the true experiences of first-time author and Havana-born artist Inverna Lockpez, with stunning art by the Eisner-nominated Dean Haspiel (THE ALCOHOLIC, THE QUITTER, AMERICAN SPLENDOR) in a lush red-and-black palette created by colorist José Villarrubia.
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AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 1 HC
On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 192 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by SCOTT SNYDER & STEPHEN KING • Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
From writers Scott Snyder and Stephen King, AMERICAN VAMPIRE introduces a new strain of vampire – a more vicious species – and traces the creatures’ bloodline through decades of American history.
This first hardcover volume of the critically acclaimed series collects issues #1-5 and follows two stories: one written by Snyder and one written by King, both with art by future superstar Rafael Albuquerque. Snyder’s tale follows Pearl, a young woman living in 1920s Los Angeles, who is brutally turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European monsters who tortured and abused her. And in King’s story set in the days of America’s Wild West, readers learn the origin of Skinner Sweet, the original American vampire – a stronger, faster creature than any vampire ever seen before.
Don’t miss out as Snyder and King set fire to the horror genre with this visionary, all-original take on one of the most popular monster stories!
This beautiful collection features a new introduction by Stephen King and bonus art including character sketches, variant covers and more!
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AMERICAN VAMPIRE #5
On sale JULY 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by SCOTT SNYDER & STEPHEN KING
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
1:25 variant cover by PAUL POPE
It all comes down to this: revenge. It’s payback time, as fledgling vampire Pearl Jones finally confronts the vicious Hollywood coven that left her for dead, and Will Bunting reveals the final, shocking chapter in the saga of James Book and his deadliest adversary, American vampire Skinner Sweet. Be there for the unforgettable, double conclusion to the first arc of AMERICAN VAMPIRE.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
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AIR #23
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON • Art and cover by M.K. PERKER
On the brink of completing her round-the-world flight, Blythe is captured by the Etesians along with Fletcher and Mrs. B. If they are to survive, Blythe must outwit her formidable old enemy, Lancaster, once and for all. And a surprising question from Zayn will make her rethink her whole future...
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DAYTRIPPER #8
On sale JULY 14 • 8 of 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON • Art by GABRIEL BÁ & FÁBIO MOON • Cover by GABRIEL BÁ
Brás is constantly on the road, but that doesn’t stop a caring husband and loving father from having a big role in his family’s daily life. Do they miss him? Can they manage well enough while he’s away? And how large a hole would he leave if he weren’t there anymore?
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DEMO VOL. 2 #6
On sale JULY 7 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, B&W, no interior ads
$2.99 US MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art and cover by BECKY CLOONAN
DEMO volume 2 comes to a conclusion with the heartbreaking “Sad and Beautiful World,” the story of a marriage that spans a lifetime. Wait until you see what these two unique young lovers had to do to make it last!
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CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE TP
On sale August 4 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON • Art by SHAWN MCMANUS
Cover by CHRISSIE ZULLO
In this new title collecting the hot 6-issue miniseries from the writer of iZOMBIE, Fabletown’s top agent must stop illegal trafficking in supernatural artifacts. But can Cindy foil the dark plot before Fabletown is exposed to the mundy world? Includes special extras!
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HOUSE OF MYSTERY #27
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by MATTHEW STURGES • Art by LUCA ROSSI & BRENDAN MCCARTHY • Cover by ESAO ANDREWS
Life can be tough when you’re a lonely gay goblin, a homeless girl or the daughter of the witch queen. But things are about to change for Tursig, Fig, and Daphne respectively... Features the origin of Byzantium Mack, illustrated by the psychedelic brilliance of Brendan McCarthy (SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN).
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DMZ #55
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD
Art by ANDREA MUTTI
Cover by JP LEON
The first of five single-issue stories begins here with art by Andrea Mutti (THE EXECUTOR)! “Collective Punishment” deals with five inter-connected storylines starring citizens and soldiers, new characters and old, weathering the storm of a brutal “shock and awe” bombing campaign on the DMZ.
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GREEK STREET #13
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by PETER MILLIGAN • Art by WERTHER DELL’EDERA
Cover by DAVIDE FURNO
Traumatized ex-soldier Phil Jackson doesn’t know why he killed the dog next door. Nor can he explain his increasingly horrific flashbacks of Afghanistan. He’s found that the only person he can talk to is his best friend and fellow soldier, Pat. But Pat is not what he seems to be…
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HELLBLAZER #269
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by by PETER MILLIGAN • art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & STEFANO LANDINI • Cover by SIMON BISLEY
John Constantine is going insane, and he’s crazy enough to summon the only person he thinks might offer help: Shade the Changing Man. But Shade is not the gentle soul he once was – he’s desperate and dangerous. In fact, Shade’s harboring a nasty grudge and has more problems than Constantine – if that’s even possible.
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iZOMBIE #3
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON
Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED
Unless zombie gravedigger Gwen Dylan eats a dead person’s brain once a month, she loses her memories. The trouble is, for the week following a feeding, she shares her head with the dead person’s final thoughts and has to complete any unfinished business they’ve left behind. In this case, it involves solving the murder of “Dead Fred.”
Meanwhile, Gwen’s friend Spot is finding it increasingly difficult to keep his secret life as a were-terrier from his coworkers…
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HAUNTED TANK TP
On sale AUGUST 25 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by FRANK MARRAFFINO • Art and cover by HENRY FLINT
The Haunted Tank is back in action in this collection of the 5-issue miniseries. African-American tank commander Jamal Stuart has his 21st century war ride in full battle rattle and is ready for anything – anything except the spirit of Confederate Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart!
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THE LOSERS BOOK TWO TP
On sale AUGUST 4 • 480 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by ANDY DIGGLE • Art by JOCK, ALÉ GARZA, BEN OLIVER & others • Cover by JOCK
International action and intrigue explode in the new title that inspired the 2010 Warner Bros. movie. Collecting issues #13-32 of the hit series, THE LOSERS BOOK TWO finds the hard-luck black-ops band flying from Qatar to Turkmenistan amid oily dealings and flying bullets. Includes a new introduction by Ian Rankin and new cover by Jock.
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JOE THE BARBARIAN #7
On sale JULY 21 • 7 of 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by SEAN MURPHY
No man, mouse or rat will be left behind as Joe embarks on a mission to save his fallen comrade Jack! But to do that, he’ll have to enter the darkness of the Cellarworld and face off against the Black Horde – samurai rats that once served King Death itself in the penultimate chapter of the hit miniseries!
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MADAME XANADU #25
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by MATT WAGNER
Art by LAURENN MCCUBBIN
Cover by MARK BUCKINGHAM
Spencer’s got great hearing for a ’60s ad exec. So great, in fact, that he can hear thoughts – but not the kind of thoughts you want to hear. Spencer hears voices that want him to hurt others and even female voices offering lurid temptations. When Madame Xanadu suspects the influence of a malevolent spirit and intervenes, Spencer refuses. Can he resist the violent impulses – or will he face a lifetime of heartache? Find out in part 2 of “Extra Sensory” featuring guest art from the talented Laurenn McCubbin (Rent Girls).
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SWEET TOOTH #11
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by JEFF LEMIRE
In the most intense issue yet of Vertigo’s breakout hit, all of Jepperd’s secrets are finally revealed, as the cold-blooded killer recounts the most horrendous time of his life and the vicious events that made him the man he is today. Shocking and brutal, this issue is not to be missed!
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NORTHLANDERS #30
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by BRIAN WOOD • Art by RICCARDO BURCHIELLI
Cover by MASSIMO CARNEVALE
Kicking off a new storyline with art by DMZ regular Riccardo Burchielli! Erik, a blacksmith living in Viking-era Norway, meets Ingrid, a poor girl fallen in with corrupt Christian missionaries. When the unlikely lovers find themselves duly banished from their respective societies, they launch a crusade of violent retribution!
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SCALPED #40
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by JASON AARON • Art by R.M. GUERA • Cover by JOCK
In “Unwanted” part 2, Dash and Carol both battle their inner demons while a surprising character makes his dramatic return to the rez. Read the series that LOST co-creator Damon Lindelof called “…Dark, beautiful and not for kids. Graphic storytelling at its best.”
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UNKNOWN SOLDIER #22
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS
Written by JOSHUA DYSART
Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
On the trail of Moses, his wife Sera, weary from the horror that has pervaded her life, stops to witness an Acholi wedding. Tradition and love beneath a sprawling blue sky... now she’ll have to convince herself to turn her back on a beautiful world and follow Moses into the darkness.
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THE UNWRITTEN #15
On sale JULY 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by MIKE CAREY • Art by PETER GROSS
Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU
While Lizzie wanders through a Dickens novel in search of a past she thought she’d left behind her, Tom pursues his father through the streets of London and ends up in a maze made out of stories. Hopefully he’ll realize this maze has a monster at its heart...
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THE UNWRITTEN VOL. 2: INSIDE MAN TP
On sale AUGUST 11 • 168 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS
Written by MIKE CAREY • Art by PETER GROSS & others
Cover by YUKO SHIMIZU
“Incredibly fun and ridiculously addictive.” — USA TODAY
In this volume collecting issues #6-12 of the hit series, Tom arrives at Donostia prison in southern France and falls into the orbit of another story: The Song of Roland. Unfortunately for Tom, it’s an epic that ends with a massacre…
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DIAMOND GIRL VOL. 2
On sale August 11 • 5” x 7.375” 162 pg, B&W
$9.99 US • TEEN
Written and illustrated by TAKANORI YAMAZAKI
CMX/FLEX COMIX. Looks like it’s not just the baseball team who wants Tsubura to play…so does her dad, Gengoro. Turns out he is a legend at turning around bad teams and making them competitive. The guys at school make the familial connection when they see Gengoro on campus. But when Tsubura rebels against her father, will he force her to play ball against her wishes anyway?
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BROKEN BLADE VOL. 4
On sale August 4 • 5” x 7.375” • 162 pg B&W, $9.99 US
TEEN PLUS
Written and illustrated by YUNOSUKE YOSHINAGA
CMX/FLEX COMIX. In Krishna’s imperial capital, a captured Cleo expects the worst from the enemy and with good reason: torture seems to be an option under debate. Queen Sigyn, on the other hand, is sure she’ll get what she wants through more subtle means. But Cleo is still seeing red from Lee’s death, and when she spots Rygart, her hunger for vengeance may not make her a cooperative prisoner.
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FIRE INVESTIGATOR NANASE VOL. 5
On sale August 18 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg B&W, $9.99 US
TEEN PLUS
Story by IZO HASHIMOTO • Art by TOMOSHIGE ICHIKAWA
CMX. After another dance with death and an unnerving revelation made by agent Hikawa, Nanase is given a promotion and the charge of two newbie fire investigators. But after a grisly accident, all eyes are on the person responsible for the well being of the new hires—Nanase. Could she be mentally disturbed?
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OH! MY BROTHER VOL. 3
On sale August 25 • 5” x 7.375” 192 pg, B&W
$9.99 US • TEEN PLUS
Written and illustrated by KEN SAITO
CMX. Working on the athletic committee, Masago deals with a new chairman who doesn’t trust her and insists on doing everything himself. Meanwhile Masago keeps running into Saruhiko, and Shiro expresses an unusual concern for Masago’s safety. Poor Kurouma gets frustrated that Masago isn’t catching the hints he’s dropping that he likes her. Then Saruhiko confronts Masago with an alarming question!
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VENUS CAPRICCIO VOL. 5
On sale August 18 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN
Written and illustrated by MAI NISHIKATA
CMX. Final volume. Akira’s rivalry with Julian heats up just as Akira’s real ability starts to surface. Julian then reveals to Takami the truth about Akira’s missing father. Under the guise of a visiting music critic, his father comes to hear Akira’s recital. Takami is determined to confront the absentee parent and force him to face his responsibilities.
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CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 12
On sale August 25 • 5” x 7.375” • 128 pg B&W, $7.99 US
MATURE
Written and illustrated by YOSHITO USUI
CMX. It’s another trip to the past where, in feudal Japan, Princess Nene is on the lookout for a new retainer, and Dad thinks it’ll be great experience for Shin. Mom doesn’t want to let her precious baby go until it’s pointed out that the retainer will be showered with jewels and gold.
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BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 7 ACTION FIGURES

The hugely successful BLACKEST NIGHT action figure line continues!

Included in this seventh installment of the series are: Black Lantern Superman, back from the dead…again; Sinestro Corps Member Arkillo, dissenter defeated, forever forced to wear his traitorous tongue around his neck; Red Lantern Mera, with a rage-filled heart, she allows the Red Ring of Power to drown her; Black Lantern Terra with Scar, resurrected to prey on the hearts of her former team members, Terra teams with near-death survivor Scar in an effort to eradicate all emotion in the Universe.

All five figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

Red Lantern Mera - 6.5” h
Sinestro Corps Member Arkillo - 7.5” h
Black Lantern Superman - 6.75” h
Black Lantern Terra with Scar - 5.5” h (Terra), 4.5” h (Scar)

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

On sale November 24, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
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BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 8 ACTION FIGURES

The hugely successful BLACKEST NIGHT action figure line continues!

Included in this eighth installment of the series are: Black Lantern Black Flash, Professor Zoom’s reanimated corpse, holds curious sway over The Flash’s other undead rogues; Orange Lantern Lex Luthor, the new Orange Power Ring seeks out Lex Luthor for his avarice and lust for power; Indigo Tribe The Atom, with compassion and sense of duty stronger than ever, Ray Palmer serves as the binding force uniting the spectrum of power; Sinestro Corps Member Scarecrow, delights in instilling fear in others and is rewarded with the Yellow Ring of Power.

All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included.

Orange Lantern Lex Luthor - 6.75” h
Sinestro Corps Member Scarecrow - 6.5” h
Black Lantern Black Flash - 6.75” h
Indigo Tribe The Atom - 6.75” h

4-color clamshell blister card packaging.

On sale December 8, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
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DC Universe Online Statue: GREEN LANTERN
BASED ON THE ART OF JIM LEE

This statue features Green Lantern ready to use his Power Ring.

Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 7” high x 5.25” wide x 4.2” deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. On sale December 15, 2010 Statue * $80 US

DC Universe Online Statue: SUPERMAN
BASED ON THE ART OF JIM LEE

This statue features Superman poised to launch to the skies.

Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 7” high x 5.25” wide x 4.5” deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. On sale December 15, 2010 * Statue * $80 US

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 3: STAR SAPPHIRE BUST
Designed by Amanda Conner • Sculpted by Karen Palinko

The classic Star Sapphire, Carol Ferris, flashes her Green Lantern Power Ring!

Designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, Star Sapphire is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series.

The hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5” high x 3” wide x 4.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. On sale December 8, 2010 * Bust * $60 US
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BLAMMOIDS! SERIES 4

Real compact – with real impact!

BLAM! A funky, chunky collection of boldly designed toys that pack a lot of punch in a squatty body!

POW! A striking, hyper-stylized twist on the world’s greatest heroes and their biggest foes. Too tough to call small – you’ll want to collect them all!

Packaged on a blister card, each measures approximately 2.5” to 4” tall with three points of articulation.

Martian Manhunter
Hawkman
Brainiac
Zoom
Etrigan the Demon

On sale December 1, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini Figures * PI
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BATMAN (JUSTICE)
1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE

Based on the critically acclaimed and best-selling twelve-issue comics series by Alex Ross.

When dreams and nightmares become reality, the Justice League of America fights to save the world and the reputation of heroes when the villains turn the tables of public opinion.

Informing the Justice League of an apocalyptic dream, Batman sets events in motion that will ultimately spell the defeat of the villains.

As with the Superman (Kingdom Come) 1:6 Scale Deluxe Collector figure, the Batman body has been extensively modified to reflect the unique style of a particular artist – Alex Ross’s vision of Justice Batman.

The 13” high figure features 28 points of articulation, is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. On sale December 1, 2010 * Collector figure * $99.99 US
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DC Comics’ 75th Anniversary Super Deluxe KUBRICK Set
By MEDICOM TOY

Under special arrangement with Japanese toymaker MEDICOM TOY, DC DIRECT is pleased to wrap up DC Comics’ 75th Anniversary year with an extra-special, super deluxe set of DC Comics’ best-known heroes and villains, in an array of versions … KUBRICK style!

*EXCLUSIVE NEW DECOS!

Featured in this 10-figure, super deluxe set are:
Batman (comics-style): NEW DECO!
Superman (Superman Returns movie)
Batgirl (animated-style): NEW DECO!
The Joker (The Dark Knight movie): NEW DECO! NEW ACCESSORY!
Batman (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Batman (The Dark Knight movie)
Batman (Batman movie 1989): NEW DECO!
Robin (animated-style): NEW DECO!
Catwoman (Batman Returns movie)
Harley Quinn (animated-style): NEW DECO!

Average size of each figure is 2.7” high.

Packaged in a super deluxe 4-color window box measuring approximately 8” high x 7” wide x 2” deep.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order.

On sale December 15, 2010 * PVC/ABS Mini figures * $99.99 US
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TRUE BLOOD: TRUE LOVE SOOKIE & BILL STATUE

Every relationship has its challenges, but when one person is alive and the other … undead, things get really interesting!

Bon Temps favorite couple brings love to life … sort of … in this hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue.

Measuring 13” high x 7.5” wide x 6.5” deep, the statue comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box.

Limited Edition. Manufactured to order. On sale November 24, 2010 * Statue * $195 US

TRUE BLOOD: Tru Blood Beverage Label Neon Sign

The popular Tru Blood Beverage logo lights up the night in this neon sign.

The sign measures approximately 17” high x 14” wide and is packaged in a 4-color box.

On sale November 24, 2010 * Neon Sign * $89.99 US
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RATCHET & CLANK FUTURE

Based on the Best-Selling Playstation® Video Game Franchise!

Ratchet and Clank are known for overpowered weapons, ingenious gadgets, interstellar exploration, and outrageous humor. Ratchet, one of the last Lombaxes in the galaxy, is an impulsive wrench-wielding intergalactic tinkerer and Clank is his logical and witty robotic partner.

With the help of self-proclaimed “hero” Captain Qwark, Ratchet and Clank have defeated many of the universe’s most vile villains. In their latest caper, they face an old nemesis, the diabolical Dr. Nefarious, who seeks to control time. After Clank’s disappearance, Ratchet races to rescue his best friend. As they attempt to reunite and save the universe they discover that Clank’s capture is just the beginning of Nefarious’s latest diabolical plot.

Holo-Armor Ratchet with Clank - 4.5” h (Ratchet), 2.75” h (Clank)
Azimuth with Orvus - 5.6” h (Azimuth), 2.5” h (Orvus)
Smuggler - 7” h
Rusty Pete - 7.5” h

Each figure features multiple points of articulation. 4-color clamshell packaging. On sale December 1, 2010 * Action Figures * PI
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