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Rich Johnston – What’s Happened Now?
My new online strip, lettered and coloured by Mike Meyer is called Holed Up!
The Gutter Press column has died. But you can read the two printed columns
below.
Ramblings 2000 has split into two – a commercial form and a non-commercial
form.
The commercial form, called All The Rage can be read at http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com
The non-commercial form, all the bits that won’t fit into All The Rage,
can be read by scrolling down! Expect an infrequent column however.
Rich's Ramblings 2001: UPDATE 20/05/01
It's been a long time since I had to do this last...
Recently, Newsarama posted DC solicitations a week before they were "allowed" to by DC. I thought it would be entertaining to reprint those self-same solicitations.
My Silver Bullet Comics editor, Jason Brice thought otherwise. And I can see his point.
So here they are, on Ramblings 2000. Damn. It has been a long time, hasn't it?
DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN
DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #1
Written by Steve Vance; art by Leonard Kirk and Rick Burchett; cover by José
Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan
In stores August 1. A mysterious force summons Deadman to help prevent the
heroic self-sacrifice of Barry Allen - the Flash - during the Crisis on
Infinite Earths. But the unexpected appearance of a dark force named Darius
Caldera has complicated matters that go beyond life or death. For more
information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 5) $2.50
DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #2
Written by Steve Vance; art by Jim Aparo and Rick Burchett; cover by José
Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan
In stores August 8. Deadman is summoned to an abandoned warehouse just in
time to observe the torture of Jason Todd - the second Robin - at the hands
of the Joker! Deadman tries to intervene, but the fate of Robin's life is
preordained. The fate of his afterlife, however, is another issue entirely.
For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (2 of 5) $2.50
DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #3
Written by Steve Vance; art by Leonard Kirk and Rick Burchett; cover by José
Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan
In stores August 15. A battle rages though the streets of Metropolis as
Superman and Doomsday fight to the death! It's a death Deadman can't
prevent, but he can make sure the body - and soul - of the Man of Steel
aren't used to further the forces of evil. For more information, see the
feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (3 of 5) $2.50
DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #4
Written by Steve Vance; art by Mark D. Bright and Rick Burchett; cover by
José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan
In stores August 22. The battle royale continues as Mongul teams up with the
Cyborg Superman to kill Hal Jordan and destroy Coast City - unless Deadman
can stop it. And if he does manage to save the life of Earth's Greatest
Green Lantern...is that necessarily a good thing? For more information, see
the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (4 of 5) $2.50
DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN #5
Written by Steve Vance; art by Leonard Kirk and Rick Burchett; cover by José
Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan
In stores August 29. The surprising conclusion finds Deadman discovering the
shocking secret of who has been sending him on these missions to save the
doomed heroes and why - but he may not like the answer. For more
information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (5 of 5) $2.50
OUR WORLDS AT WAR: CASUALTIES OF WAR
SUPERMAN #173
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith
In stores August 1. With all the death around him Superman has no choice but
to deliver himself into the hands of Lex Luthor and become part of the
"Metropolis Project," as the Man of Steel and Strange Visitor form a new,
living weapon. Will Imperiex finally fall to the sacrifice made by the
heroes? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Look for the SUPERMAN/GEN13 TP and an appearance of Superman in BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #20, offered elsewhere in these August Solicitations.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595
Written by Joe Casey; art by Mike Wieringo and José Marzan, Jr.; cover by
Wieringo and Jaime Mendoza
In stores August 8. The War worsens as Superman is M.I.A. and Darkseid
decides to attack Earth, which had been his ally! Will our planet fall to
the fury of the Parademons? Unless Luthor makes an unholy alliance with an
unholy dictator, Earth might not stand a chance of surviving this latest
attack. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Angel Unzueta and José Marzan, Jr.; cover by
Jae Lee
In stores August 8. As Darkseid's forces attack, the Flash encounters the
deadliest enemy the world of Apokolips has to offer. Pushing himself to the
limit, Wally outraces the New God called Black Racer - who is death himself!
Guest-starring Wally's former Titans teammate, Cyborg. For more information,
see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. $2.95
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117
Written by Mark Schultz; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen
In stores August 15. Guest-starring the Captain Marvels, the Atom and Wonder
Woman. It is perhaps the darkest hour of the War as heroes have fallen and
allies have turned against one another. And there is more death to come. Is
it any wonder that Superman has fallen into despair? Unable to tell friend
from foe, he's about to shed all his humanity to end the war once and for
all! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1
Written by Karl Kesel; art by Steve Leiber, Paul Chadwick, Amanda Conner,
Paul Grist, and Aron Wiesenfeld; cover by Jae Lee
In stores August 15. Featuring art by Steve Leiber, Paul Chadwick, Amanda
Conner, Paul Grist, and Aron Wiesenfeld! The insanity of Harley Quinn's
world collides with the metamorphic sanity of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen in
an explosive way! Jimmy's returned to Earth with information vital to the
war effort, but tragically, he's landed in Gotham, where no one believes
him. Now he has to depend on Harley to get him to Metropolis in one piece.
Poor guy. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. $2.95
ACTION COMICS #782
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Kano and Marlo Alquiza
In stores August 22. Having undergone a radical transformation, the new
Superman now may have the power to actually stop the War. But in doing so,
has he become a greater danger to the Universe? It all ends here one way or
another! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1
Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Mike Wieringo, Cam
Smith, and various; cover by Jae Lee
In stores August 29. The aftermath of the War and the toll it's taken on the
heroes is examined in this grand finale to the epic event. The dead are
buried as Superman tries to deal with what he's become. Guest-starring
Wonder Woman, JLA and Young Justice. For more information, see the feature
article.
FC, 48 pg. $2.95 Look for tie-ins to "Our Worlds at War" in BATMAN #594,
IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, SUPERGIRL #61, WONDER WOMAN #173, and YOUNG
JUSTICE #36, offered elsewhere in these August Solicitations.
DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #146
Written by Doug Moench; art and cover by Barry Kitson
In stores August 1. Part 1 of the 3-part "Bad," featuring artwork by Barry
Kitson (Empire). Jordy is big and simple. A true innocent, he loves dogs and
children - and never would even think of using his enormous strength to hurt
even a fly. But deep inside Jordy, something lurks...something bad. Can
Batman remove the Bad without destroying Jordy?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
DETECTIVE COMICS #761
Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker; art by Shawn Martinbrough, Darwyn
Cooke, and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Dave Johnson
In stores August 8. Bruce's bodyguard Sasha Bordeaux has thirty days to
prove her worth, or she's fired! Meanwhile, Internal Affairs heats up the
M.C.U., and you won't believe whom they're after! Plus, "Trail of the
Catwoman" continues in the backup written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and
illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO).
FC, 40 pg. $2.50
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #20
Written by Devin Grayson, Julius Schwartz and Dan Raspler; art by Roger
Robinson, Christian Alamy and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland
In stores August 15. Bruce Wayne makes a trip to Metropolis for a meeting
with Talia, the new CEO of LexCorp - but it doesn't turn out as planned, and
Batman has a run-in with Superman! Meanwhile, Dick Grayson and Batman both
have to deal with the possibility that all of Grayson's family isn't dead
after all, when a man claiming to be Dick's grandfather comes to town. Plus,
a Batman Black and White backup "Soldier King," cowritten by DC legend
Julius Schwartz & JLA editor Dan Raspler and illustrated by Christian Alamy
(ENEMY ACE: WAR IN HEAVEN).
FC, 40 pg. $2.50
BATMAN #594
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story; cover by
McDaniel
In stores August 22. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! In the conclusion to the
2-part "Sanctuary," Batman searches for the mysterious alien who has sought
refuge in a Gotham Cathedral, while a showdown looms with Lew Moxon's deadly
bodyguard, Zeiss!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #81
Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe; cover by
Scott McDaniel and Cariello
In stores August 8. Imprisoned by a scientist who wants to learn just what
makes him tick, Azrael faces a series of challenges designed to test him to
the utmost. How will Jean Paul survive the grueling examination? And will
anything in his training prepare him for the shocking discovery that ends
the issue?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BATGIRL #19
Written by Kelley Puckett; art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert
Campanella
In stores August 1. An oath that "Nobody Dies Tonight in Gotham" proves
tricky as an execution is scheduled at an upstate prison. Will Batgirl allow
a death-row killer to die? The answer may surprise you!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
BATMAN BEYOND #24
Written by Hilary Barda; art by Craig Rousseau and Rob Leigh; cover by
Darwyn Cooke
In stores August 29. Final issue. There's something curious about Mom's new
boyfriend. Could it be the claws, the fangs or the glowing eyes? That's
right, it's the issue you've been waiting for as "Terry's Mom Dates a
Splicer!" But what does Batman have to say about it?
FC, 32 pg. $1.99
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #41
Written by Scott Peterson; art by Tim Levins and Terry Beatty; cover by Bob
Smith and Beatty
In stores August 1. Batman's giving his all to help one of Gotham City's
denizens get on the straight and narrow. Unfortunately, the subject of all
of his efforts couldn't care less whether or not he was on the right side of
the law.or the right side of the Bat. Batman may have to deal with someone
who's too lethargic to care about redemption, when dealing with "The Man
Called Joe."
FC, 32 pg. $1.99
BATMAN: OFFICER DOWN TP
Written by Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Bronwyn Carlton, Devin
Grayson, and Nunzio DeFilippis; art by Rick Burchett, Jacob & Arnold Pander,
N. Steven Harris, Mike Lilly, Mike Collins, Rodney Ramos, and various;
painted cover by Durwin Talon
In stores August 29. Commissioner Gordon's been shot!! Batman, sworn to
bring the gunman to justice, begins his hunt with the only eyewitness to the
crime - Catwoman! Collecting the sold-out thriller that had readers on the
edge of their seats, this volume reprints BATMAN #587, ROBIN #86, BIRDS OF
PREY #27, CATWOMAN #90, NIGHTWING #53, DETECTIVE COMICS #754, and BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #13. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 168 pg. Trade Paperback $12.95
BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #1
Written by Alex Simmons; art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki; cover by
Turner
In stores August 22. A rash of police shootings has escalated the tensions
between the Gotham City Police Department and local street gangs. But as
Batman investigates the shootings, he discovers more than just trigger-happy
gangbangers. There's a new costumed figure in town. But is this stranger a
hero or a villain? Just who is Orpheus, and what is his connection to the
shootings? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 5) $2.50
BIRDS OF PREY #34
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Butch Guice; cover by Phil Noto
In stores August 15. Power Girl, Blue Beetle and Militia guest star as
Barbara prepares for an all-out rescue mission to save Canary, who's in some
really deep waters right about now! And speaking of deep waters, there's a
pool of the stuff waiting for her, and three deadly enemies ready to give
her the dunking of her life! The surprising conclusion to this story arc has
consequences that will change Canary forever! And we do mean forever!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
HARLEY QUINN #11
Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
In stores August 8. Guest-starring Nightwing as a.carjacker? What could lead
him to such a dastardy deed? Why, Harley Quinn, of course! How will our
hero, er, villain escape this one? Meanwhile, Oracle is determined to stop
Harley once and for all, and she's not the only one. Nix and Buster are
scheming against her, Matches Malone is about to strike, and let's not even
talk about the Stooges. This story builds towards our catastrophic,
oversized twelfth issue - so don't miss this action-filled prelude!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Look for HARLEY QUINN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, offered elsewhere in these
August Solicitations.
NIGHTWING #60
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Trevor McCarthy and John Lowe
In stores August 8. Featuring the brand-new art team of Trevor McCarthy &
John Lowe! Officer Dick Grayson finally receives his badge! Now all he has
to do is live through a full-on gunfight with Transbelvan mobsters and a
meeting with a secret society.of cops?!?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
ROBIN #93
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy
In stores August 22. A deadly face from Spoiler's past returns to haunt her
while Robin makes a horrendous discovery about two of his classmates, one of
whom is his closest friend. The truth about Brentwood Academy comes to
light; a familiar face or three crawl out of the woodwork with repercussions
that will last into next year; and there's a giant gunfight in a hotel, no
less!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN
SUPERBOY #91
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Pascual Ferry and Keith Champagne
In stores August 15. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The earth-shattering
events of the War have taken their toll on everyone, prompting Superboy,
Guardian and Serling to each write about what they've seen and the tragedies
they've experienced. Within these three letters are resolutions of internal
conflicts, questions raised over what's occurred during the War, and fears
over what the future has in store. Plus, the Dog of War, Krypto!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
SUPERGIRL #61
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs
In stores August 29. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The War may have come to
an end, but Supergirl certainly won't forget about it any time soon. As if
she hasn't had enough trouble in her life lately, she comes into conflict
with an alien scavenger who's picking from the carnage!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #1
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne
ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 1. Re-enter the world of SUPERMAN & BATMAN:
GENERATIONS in this thrilling new miniseries! The lives of Superman and
Batman are just part of the rich tapestry writer/artist John Byrne explores
in this sequel to the first GENERATIONS epic, as landmark moments in the
careers of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the entire Justice Society of
America unfold. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. (1 of 4) Prestige Format $5.95
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC
Written by Jerry Siegel; art by Joe Shuster, Fred Ray, John Sikela, Leo
Nowak, and various; cover by Shuster
In stores August 8. The latest ACTION COMICS Archive Edition reprints
material from ACTION COMICS #37-52, where Superman begins to face who will
monopolize his time for decades to come: costumed super-villains! The Man of
Steel faces off against Luthor, the Trickster, the Top, the Puzzler, and
more! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 240 pg. Hardcover $49.95
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #60
Written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel; art by Min S. Ku and Terry Austin; cover by
Mike Manley and Austin
In stores August 15. Wouldn't it be great to be Superman's Pal? Jimmy Olsen
used to think so, but now he's convinced that's the only reason people ever
talk to him. Desperate to get noticed without Superman's influence, Jimmy
inadvertently joins a band of "Roughnecks!"
FC, 32 pg. $1.99
SUPERMAN/GEN13 TP
Written by Adam Hughes; art by Lee Bermejo and John Nyberg; cover by Bermejo
WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS.
In stores August 15. WildStorm's premier super-teens make their way to
Metropolis and get into super-sized trouble in a meeting readers demanded!
When Superman gets knocked through a few buildings, Fairchild places herself
in the line of fire and takes the brunt of the impact, knocking her out.
When she awakens, she has amnesia and mistakenly believes herself to be
Supergirl! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 96 pg. Trade Paperback $14.95
DC UNIVERSE
THE FLASH #177
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by
Brian Bolland
In stores August 29. An old friend of Wally West becomes the portal to
another universe! Now an interdimensional menace threatens all of Keystone
City and the Flash must race to save the day in this truly bizarre story!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
Look for THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 Special, offered elsewhere in these
August Solicitations.
THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS
Written by Geoff Johns; art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis
Rollins
In stores August 8. When an outbreak of a deadly disease threatens the
prison's population, only the Flash and Piper can quell both the epidemic
and the ensuing riot. But what is the mysterious warden's role in all of
this madness? Introducing several new Flash villains who cause major pain
for the Scarlet Speedster in his regular title in the months to come! For
more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95
GREEN ARROW #7
Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by
Matt Wagner
In stores August 29. "Quiver" continues with a very special issue! Green
Arrow's finally starting to get some insight into the questions surrounding
his return. The only problem is that each answer is starting to lead places
that even Oliver Queen may be afraid to look into!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
Offered Again: GREEN ARROW: "QUIVER" Parts 1, 2 and 3
Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted covers by
Matt WagnerThe first three issues of the hottest-selling comic-book in years
are still available! Popular filmmaker/comic writer Kevin Smith is joined by
artists Phil Hester & Ande Parks and cover painter Matt Wagner to return
once-dead Oliver Queen to his former glory as the Emerald Archer - Green
Arrow! Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
GREEN LANTERN #141
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dale Eaglesham and Rich Faber; cover by
Eaglesham
In stores August 1. Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner and Jade take on a mysterious
and quick-moving arsonist who's trying to set New York ablaze. But the
beings responsible for torching Manhattan are more than capable of taking on
two Green Lanterns!
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
GREEN LANTERN: NEW JOURNEY, OLD PATH TP
Written by Judd Winick; art by Darryl Banks, Mark Bright, Dale Eaglesham,
Rich Faber, Andy Smith, Jordi Ensign, and John Lowe; cover by Banks and
Smith
In stores August 15. Writer Judd Winick - the creator behind
Eisner-nominated graphic novel Pedro and Me - brings a fresh new energy to
Kyle Rayner, the current Green Lantern, in this trade paperback reprinting
GREEN LANTERN #129-136. A madman named Nero wields the power of a Yellow
Lantern ring from the Qwardians. With the JLA pushed to the limit trying to
contain Nero's hordes, Kyle stands alone against a maniac whose power could
surpass his own! For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 192 pg. Trade Paperback $12.95
IMPULSE #77
Written by Todd Dezago; art by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco; cover by
Barberi and Wayne Faucher
In stores August 8. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! Impulse goes to War.and
is affected by the carnage in a shocking and unpredictable way! This story
will change Bart Allen dramatically, and his life will never quite be the
same after this.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
JLA #57
Written by Mark Waid; art and cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary
In stores August 29. "Terror Incognita" Part 3 of 4. The White Martians
continue their assault on the League and on Earth! With the planet's
ecosystem in complete upheaval and no hope for victory, the League has no
choice but to retreat to Superman's Fortress of Solitude. Has the JLA
finally admitted defeat? Or is there another plan?
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
JLA: INCARNATIONS #4
Written by John Ostrander; art and cover by Val Semeiks and Prentis Rollins
In stores August 1. The untold tales of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes
continue as the League reaches its breaking point. The League has grown in
size to its largest membership yet, but the personal problems of the heroes
have made Green Lantern, the Flash, Elongated Man, Zatanna and the others
unmanageable and ineffective as teammates. Aquaman must make a painful
decision on whether or not to disband the League. But is the world ready for
Justice League Detroit?!?
FC, 48 pg. (4 of 7) $3.50
JSA #27
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; cover by
Morales
In stores August 15. Captain Marvel visits the JSA to deal with Black Adam,
and the big confrontation that's been brewing finally erupts! Plus, Dr.
Mid-Nite and Mr. Terrific discover a startling revelation about the health
of one of their teammates, and a new Chairman is elected under
less-than-friendly circumstances.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN
Written by Stan Lee (lead story) with Michael Uslan (backup); art by Jim Lee
and Scott Williams (lead), with Gene Colan and Tom Palmer (backup); covers
by Jim Lee and Adam Hughes
In stores August 15. The most surprising project of 2001 continues as comics
legend Stan Lee presents his take on Wonder Woman - illustrated by Jim Lee!
In the jungles of Peru, beautiful idealist Maria Mendoza is powerless to
save her father from a local tyrant. But when she discovers an ancient
artifact - a golden staff - that connects her more fully to her heritage,
she becomes a paragon of power the likes of which the world has never known.
For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95
LEGION WORLDS #5
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Steve Dillon and Jamie
Tolagson; cover by John Cassaday
In stores August 22. Steve Dillon (PREACHER, Punisher) illustrates this
issue's lead story! Welcome to Steeple, a rocky, barren planet devoid of
life, save for a small colony devoted to peace and prayer, and home to
former Legionnaire Karate Kid - who over the past year has continued his own
spiritual journey. Unfortunately, his road to self-discovery becomes
extremely bumpy when a friend falls at the hands of a dangerous escapee from
prison-planet Takron-Galtos! The backup story focuses on U.P. President
Leland McCauley's bodyguards, the Oversight Watch!
FC, 48 pg. (5 of 6) $3.95
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #35
Written by John Ostrander; art by Eduardo Barretto and Ray Kryssing; cover
by Tom Mandrake
In stores August 1. From J'onn's life on Mars comes the story of his first
confrontation with his brother, Malefic. The hunt brings J'onn to Venus as
he learns the terrible price of being a Manhunter.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
ORION #17
Written and illustrated by Walter Simonson; cover by Simonson
In stores August 22. The conclusion of the Abysmal Plane story finds Orion
confronting the menace known as Clockwerx. The fate of the universe now
rests on Orion and the Anti-Life Equation!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE SPECTRE #8
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Ryan Sook and Jim Royal; cover by Sook
In stores August 1. "The Redeemer," Part 3 of 3. It's the end of the
beginning as The Spectre finds himself at a crossroads! Hal Jordan's life is
torn apart as two of the people closest to him are taken away in a crashing,
deadly instant. Is the mysterious Monsieur Stigmonus behind it all? If so,
will the Spectre follow the path of vengeance.or redemption? It's a decision
that will change the Spectre's future.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE TITANS #32
Written by Jay Faerber; art by Mike Collins and Bud LaRosa; cover by Kia
Asamiya
In stores August 22. The Titans have something the DEO and Dakota Jameson
want, and they're willing to destroy Titans Tower to get to it! Beginning
the story behind the mysterious super-powered kids who just won't go home!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
WONDER WOMAN #173
Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Jimenez and Andy Lanning; cover by Adam
Hughes
In stores August 22. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The War has taken a turn
for the worse, and the Amazons must ally themselves with the fiend who once
decimated half their number - Darkseid. This is only the beginning of the
sacrifices the women of Paradise Island will make this issue. Guest-starring
Titan members Troia, Tempest, Starfire, and Raven.
FC, 32 pg. $2.25
YOUNG JUSTICE #36
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Marlo Alquiza
In stores August 1. An "Our Worlds at War" tie-in! The team is behind enemy
lines. Young Justice goes to pick up the remains of the Suicide Squad at the
JLA Watchtower, but soon are on a wild goose chase trying to rescue Steel
from the Black Racer before being shot down over Apokolips.
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE
THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC
Written by Will Eisner, Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; art by
Eisner, Lou Fine and Jack Cole; cover by Eisner
In stores August 22. The comprehensive and complete collection of Will
Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES
Volume 5 - reprinting the newspaper Spirit Sections from July 5 to December
27, 1942. Featuring the talents of Eisner, Lou Fine, Jack Cole and others.
For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 224 pg. Hardcover $49.95
DEXTER'S LABORATORY #25
Written by Genndy Tartakovsky and Paul Rudish; art and cover by Tartakovsky
and Bill Wray
In stores August 22. Special 25th issue, for only 50 cents! In "Stubble
Trouble," Dexter lives every kid's dream when he gets to team up with his
favorite action hero of all time: Action Hank! When an international spy
renders Hank helpless by shaving off his famous beard, it's up to the boy
genius to help out - and join Hank for an all-out action battle. Featuring
art and story by Dexter's Laboratory creator Genndy Tartakovsky! Note: This
issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.
FC, 32 pg. only 50¢!
LOONEY TUNES #81
Written by Sholly Fisch, Frank Strom and David Cody Weiss; art by David
Alvarez, John Costanza, Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini, and Mike DeCarlo;
cover by Alvarez and DeCarlo
In stores August 1. Bugs Bunny trespasses on Yosemite "Strongman" Sam's turf
in the wild and wooly "Hare Strike;" Porky Pig gets big trouble instead of
his mail in "Postage Stumped;" and Daffy Duck "fowls" up Elmer's TV show in
"Bye-Bye Birdhouse!"
FC, 32 pg. $1.99
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #18
Written by Brett Lewis; art by Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo; cover by
Phil Moy
In stores August 15. The day is saved, but all is lost! After messing up a
smackdown with the mighty "Cater-Pillager," Bubbles runs away! When the
monster makes a comeback, it looks like Townsville's on the ropes for sure!
FC, 32 pg. $1.99
SCOOBY-DOO #51
Written by Terrance Griep, Jr. and Barney Topper; art by Karen Matchette,
Dan DeCarlo and Dan Davis; cover by Joe Staton and Dave Hunt
In stores August 8. "The old gods lay claim to this place - begone!" An
ancient Chinese god of revenge is haunting a troubled family business - but
that's not the only mystery in this tale! Plus, Mystery Inc. comes to the
aid of a pop star who's about to become a fashion victim.literally!
FC, 32 pg. $1.99
WILDSTORM
THE AUTHORITY #25
Written by Tom Peyer; art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend
In stores August 8. The new Authority cracks the riddle of Re-Space, and
launche an offensive against those responsible for the chaos back on Earth.
But it may be too little, too late, as tempers flare, one member goes M.I.A,
and the pressure of new responsibility drives another to break down. All
this, plus special surprise guests and.the return of Jenny Sparks?!?!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
CYBERNARY 2.0 #2
Written by Joe Harris; art and cover by Eric Canete and Juan Vlasco
In stores August 22. The lost daughter of Kaizen Gamorra returns to the
WildStorm Universe! Yumiko's rebirth has not gone unnoticed. A young clan
lord plans to make his own mark on the world and Yumiko is the key! First he
must find her, and for that he'll need the talents of an unusual cyborg
named MechaMax. It's cyborgs versus Cybernary below the ruins of Gamorra as
Yumiko tries to unravel her tangled memories.
FC, 32 pg. (2 of 6) $2.95
GEN13 #68
Written by Adam Warren; art by Ed Benes and Vince Russell; cover by Warren
In stores August 15. Part 1 of the 2-part "Slave to Love," tying into THE
AUTHORITY! What starts out as a humorous exploration of the tormented
"relationship" between hormone-addled Grunge and his long-suffering,
kinda-sorta girlfriend Freefall, becomes twisted - as the two become
unwitting pawns in a scheme to destroy the Authority's dimension-hopping
Carrier. This issue answers the burning question: "What was up with the
Authority's Swift hooking up with Grunge?"
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
Look for the SUPERMAN/GEN13 TP, offered elsewhere in these August
Solicitations.
THE MONARCHY #6
Written by Doselle Young; art by John McCrea and Garry Leach; cover by
McCrea
In stores August 15. "Making the Metropolitan," Part 1 of 3. If Jackson
King's plan for world salvation rests on having the perfect team at his
side, what's he doing in Hollywood courting "The Last Angel" - a
down-on-his-luck adventurer who spends more time nursing his wounds than
protecting the innocent? The answer is guaranteed to surprise you as King
gives a hard-luck hero a brand-new lease on life!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
MONSTER WORLD #4
Written by Scott Lobdell; art and cover by Carlos Meglia
In stores August 8. The planet-shattering conclusion brings total war, as
the forces of Monster World meet at the Bridge of a Thousand Bones with our
kid heroes in attendance and leading the charge! Trouble is, they're not all
on the same side. And if anybody wins, that means someone has to lose.
FC, 32 pg. (4 of 4) $2.95
NINJA BOY #1
Written by Allen Warner and Alé Garza; art and cover by Garza and Dan Norton
In stores August 15. White-hot artist Alé Garza's wild new ongoing series
debuts with an extra-sized first issue! Journey to a mystical, ancient Japan
where fast-paced martial-arts action and adventure are executed with an
exciting manga flare! Nakio, the youngest member of the Mugen ninja clan,
must journey to the center of the Old Forest to overcome the evil Lord
Mikaboshi. For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 40 pg. $3.50
OUT THERE #4
Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope
CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores August 29. While Zach, Casey, Mark, and
Jess spend time with their families, the stage is being set by Draedalus to
tear open a rift between El Dorado City and the Draedrealm. And he wants
those meddling kids dead!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
PLANETARY #15
Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by John Cassaday
In stores August 1. For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything that
Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all
together. Who is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the
Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four currently in
Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock?
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
STAR TREK(r): DIVIDED WE FALL #4
Written by John Ordover and David Mack; art and cover by Andrew Currie and
Richard Bennett
In stores August 8. The exciting crossover between Star Trek: The Next
Generation(r) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(r) concludes! Moving uninfected
Trill into quarantine is a big, dangerous job - especially when it turns out
that the quarantine locations just might be the most dangerous spots on the
planet! Beverly Crusher comes up with a unique - and risky - way to discover
a cure for the retrovirus. But will she deliver it on time? And will it even
matter, when it's learned that the virus is only one of the problems facing
the Trill?
FC, 32 pg. (4 of 4) $2.95
STORMWATCH: FINAL ORBIT TP
Written by Warren Ellis; art by Chris Sprouse, Bryan Hitch, Michael Ryan,
Kevin Nowlan, Paul Neary, and Lucian Rizzo; cover by Hitch
In stores August 29. The missing Warren Ellis STORMWATCH trade paperback is
finally here! Reprinting the hard-to-find STORMWATCH Volume 2 #10 & 11, the
final two issues of the series which serve as bookends to the shocking,
controversial, and even rarer, out-of-print WILDC.A.T.S/ALIENS one-shot that
is also included. FINAL ORBIT plants the seeds for both the birth of THE
AUTHORITY and THE MONARCHY. For more information, see the feature article.
Co-published with Dark Horse Comics.
FC, 96 pg. Trade Paperback $9.95
WILDCATS Volume 2 #26
Written by Joe Casey; art and cover by Sean Phillips
In stores August 1. The WILDCATS cast begins to crumble from within, with
deadly showdowns and bloody wars you thought you'd never see! The battle for
ultimate control of Halo Industries reaches its climax this issue!
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL
Written by Warren Ellis, Paul Jenkins and Brian Azzarello; art by Cully
Hamner, Georges Jeanty, Brian Stelfreeze, Karl Story, and various; cover by
Adam Hughes
In stores August 22. Three of the most talked-about writers in comics team
up with the talented artists of Gaijin Studios to bring you this
star-studded Special. The Authority leader Jack Hawksmoor is spotlighted in
a tale by Warren Ellis, Cully Hamner & Karl Story. Another Authority member,
the Engineer, gets the focus in a tale by Paul Jenkins, Georges Jeanty &
Story. Finally, the Wildcats' sword-wielding Zealot is featured in a story
by Brian Azzarello, Brian Stelfreeze & Story. Plus, pin-ups by Jason
Pearson, Joe Philips, Jason Martin, Chris Sprouse, Tony Harris, and more!
For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95
AMERICA'S BEST COMICS
PROMETHEA #16
Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray
In stores August 22. Nominated for 5 Eisner Awards - including "Best
Continuing Series!" Stacia, the replacement Promethea and temporary guardian
of New York City, has a close encounter of the violent kind...with The Five
Swell Guys! Meanwhile, Sophie's wanderings continue through the other
realms, this time to the turbulent and treacherous land of emotion.
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
TOM STRONG #15
Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon
In stores August 29. It's the return of the magnificent Val Var Garm, the
man of molten lava who so entranced Tesla in issue #8. In this full-length
story, Val Var Garm kidnaps Tesla and takes her to his fantastic underground
realm. Tom must somehow find a way to rescue her - but does she want to be
saved? It's a tale of passion in a story we call "Hearts of Fire!"
FC, 32 pg. $2.95
TOM STRONG BOOK ONE TP
Written by Alan Moore; art by Chris Sprouse, Al Gordon, Arthur Adams, Dave
Gibbons, Gary Frank, and Jerry Ordway; cover by Sprouse and Gordon
In stores August 1. Catch up with AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' foremost science
hero - the one who started it all - Tom Strong! A physical and mental
superhuman, Tom's complex history is revealed in this trade paperback that
collects the first seven issues of TOM STRONG. For more information, see the
feature article.
FC, 208 pg. Trade Paperback $14.95
HOMAGE COMICS
DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE #4
Written by Jeff Mariotte; art and cover by John Severin
In stores August 1. As the miniseries by Jeff Mariotte and the legendary
John Severin hurtles toward a staggering conclusion, what was already bad
news turns worse for everybody. Gideon Brood, on the run from a war party
with Clay Parkhurst, finds out why they're being chased...not that knowing
will help any. Abby and Race, on Brood's trail but no closer to finding him,
are forced to seek refuge. And Betts is drawn into a trap. Will there be
anybody left alive by next issue?
FC, 32 pg. (4 of 5) $2.95
VERTIGO
100 BULLETS #27
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Dave
Johnson
In stores August 1. Nominated for 4 Eisner Awards! "Idol Chatter." In this
stand-alone issue, Agent Graves unexpectedly encounters a man from his past,
but this is no ordinary man. This man was once a hero, the idol of millions,
and unbeknownst to anyone but he and Graves, the recipient of Graves'
mysterious attaché. This chance meeting leads to a confession, and may
reveal the hidden truth behind the greatest conspiracy in American History.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE: OPERATION BOLLOCK #1
Written by Garth Ennis; art by Carlos Ezquerra; cover by Glenn Fabry
In stores August 8. High Adventure meets Low Comedy as the Rifle Brigade
returns in a new and even more outrageous adventure! Hitler's missing
testicle, imbued with occult powers, has resurfaced in a remote
Middle-Eastern kingdom and has become the ultimate weapon. Captain Darcy and
the Brigade must face an old enemy in order to retrieve it. For more
information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 3) $2.50
AMERICAN CENTURY #6
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Marc Laming and John
Stokes; painted cover by John Van Fleet
In stores August 15. Harry Kraft's swapping spit with a sexy starlet and a
man-hungry mom, but the joke's on Hollywood's top comedy team - who'll do
anything to break their studio contract. And who kidnapped the six-year-old
Mexican girl? These dark secrets light up Tinseltown and turn the spotlight
on a super-hero marked for death.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
ANGEL AND THE APE #1
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by Philip Bond; cover by
Arthur Adams
In stores August 22. Angel O'Day is a top-notch private eye by day, and a
club hopping "it" girl by night. Her sidekick, Sam Simeon, is the strong,
silent type - an aspiring cartoonist who is trying out for a new book at DC
Comics. Oh yeah, and he's also a giant ape. You got a problem with that?
Updating the DC Comics classic.VERTIGO style! For more information, see the
feature article.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. (1 of 4) $2.95
CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #4
Written by Robert Rodi; art by Louis Small, Jr., Yannick Paquette and Mark
Farmer; painted cover by Joe Chiodo
In stores August 29. "St. Grace Under Fire." In this stand-alone issue,
Go-Go Fiasco takes us on a "fleshback" to the sexy Seventies, where we
discover how Angela's mom, the original Girl Who Made G.O.O.D., and Damon
Devlin, her arch enemy, first met and fell in lust. Watch the sparks fly as
these two heat up the Cold War!
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE CRUSADES #6
Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Kelley Jones, Jason Moore, Mark
Buckingham, and Ron Randall; painted cover by Jon J Muth
In stores August 1. A compelling "jump-on" point for new readers, as the
second crusade begins! The blood of bystanders flows right alongside the
blood of the damned. How far is too far for an 11th century Crusader to go
in order to right a wronged 21st century society? Plus: the brutally
religious Pope meets a new Russian crime czar who's looking to fill a void
of vice. Meanwhile, Radio maven Anton Marx shows a softer side to girlfirend
Venus. But is it an attempt to prove his love or just a wolfish plan to
cover a secret second life he's keeping from her?
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
HELLBLAZER #165
Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Marcelo Frusin; painted cover by Tim
Bradstreet
In stores August 29. "Highwater," Part 2 of 4. John Constantine has stared
into the abyss countless times and never blinked, but when the abyss turns
out to be his own soul, all bets are off. It's all too easy for the
spiritual grifter to pass judgment on others, but when he's forced to face
himself in the mirror, he may not like who's staring back.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #2
Written by Dylan Horrocks; art by Richard Case; painted cover by John Bolton
In stores August 8. Kalesh, the girl from Gemworld Tim rescued in the first
issue, enters the White School - her education anything but smooth. As they
grow closer, Tim starts to get involved in the war on her homeworld. But in
taking on Kalesh's problems, is Tim just running away from his own?
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
LUCIFER #17
Written by Mike Carey; art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly; painted cover by
Christopher Moeller
In stores August 1. Nominated for 5 Eisner Awards - including "Best New
Series!" "Dalliance With the Dead," part 1 of 3. Sword fights and seduction
become the entertainment as Lucifer organizes a grand ball to celebrate the
completion of his new kingdom. As word spreads about his cosmos, adversaries
choose either to become one of the Morningstar's inhabitants or join forces
for a full frontal assault.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
OUTLAW NATION #12
Written by Jamie Delano; art by Goran Parlov and Goran Sudzuka; painted
cover by Glenn Fabry
In stores August 15. "Temptation." At a whistle-stop called Temptation,
Story Johnson waits for a train. Still a little high from his victory over
Kid Gloves, he thinks he's ready for a final high-stakes poker-game with Asa
Arizona. But a nurse called Dolores knocks him a little off track and Story
finds the deck stacked against him. But a quitter never wins and Story is
playing for the freedom of his son; he's not going to fold now, even if he
has to bet the farm.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #3
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Bryan Talbot and Steve Leialoha; cover by
Dave McKean
In stores August 22. As the Marquez de Marquis helps the fledgling
detectives Edwin and Charles further develop "haunting" skills, Charles
begins to suspect that all is not what it seems with their mysterious tutor.
Is he really after the killer of runaway kids or are his motives more
sinister? And just as our intrepid duo closes the net on the suspected
killer, Mad Hettie suddenly reappears to cast the boys' deductions in
further doubt.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. (3 of 4) $2.50
SWAMP THING #18
Written by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Marc Hempel;
painted cover by John Totleben
In stores August 15. In this issue, two legends return: essential Swamp
Thing artist John Totleben paints the cover, and the original Swamp Thing
returns to confront Tefé over her deeds. Tefé counters him with an even more
pointed question: If Swamp Thing is a god, why doesn't he try to end human
suffering? In this emotional story, the true purpose of both Swamp Thing and
Tefé will be revealed.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
SWAMP THING: A MURDER OF CROWS TP
Written by Alan Moore; art by Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Stan Woch Ron
Randall, and Alfredo Alcala; painted cover by Totleben
In stores August 1. The fourth volume of Alan Moore's award-winning run on
SWAMP THING reprints SWAMP THING ANNUAL #2, THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING
#43-45, and SWAMP THING #46-48. Swamp Thing's voyage takes him from the most
visceral horrors of a haunted house, to breaking his earthly roots and
traversing the afterlife - continuing his evolution from a mire-dwelling
man-monster to a powerful elemental being, with a potential to exceed the
bonds of the Earth itself. For more information, see the feature article.
MATURE READERS
FC, 192 pg. Trade Paperback $19.95
TRANSMETROPOLITAN #48
Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; cover by
J.G. Jones
In stores August 8. Year Four comes to an end the hard way. Spider has the
worst deadline in the world; if he doesn't get the Smiler within a year, he
won't be able to get him at all. The beginning of TRANSMET's final year is
all laid out here. And the only way Spider's going to leave this series is
as a winner - or dead.
MATURE READERS
FC, 32 pg. $2.50
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