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Note: Each issue of the
BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE storyline features a puzzle piece on the cover,
and contains an important clue to solve Vesper Fairchild's murder! |
| May 1st |
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE
WITH CHRIS BACHALO CREATING CATWOMAN
Written by Stan Lee (lead story) and Michael Uslan (backup); art by
Chris Bachalo and Richard Friend (lead) and Darwyn Cooke and Mike
Allred (backup); covers by Bachalo and Friend (front) and Adam Hughes
(back)In stores May 1. [New Release Date:
May 15] Chris
Bachalo (STEAMPUNK, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING) joins comics
legend Stan Lee to introduce comics' sexiest new super-heroine!
Joanie Jordan is a supermodel with a yearning to do more than pout
prettily for the camera. But when an unexpected turn of events gives
her the claws and agility of a cat, she learns that life on the
catwalk was a breeze compared to life as a Catwoman! Plus, a backup
story illustrated by Darwyn Cooke & Mike Allred! For more information,
see the feature article.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95 |
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| May 8th |
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE
DARK KNIGHT #155
Written by Mike Baron; art and cover by Bill Reinhold
In stores May 8. Concluding the 2-part
story "Colossus," by The Badger's Mike Baron and Bill Reinhold.
Someone is killing everyone connected to the long-dead designer of the
Gotham Civic Center. But Batman is about to discover that's just the
start of the killer's murderous plans!
32 pages, $2.25 |
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DETECTIVE COMICS #770
Written by Greg Rucka and Judd Winick; art by Steve Lieber, Cliff
Chiang and Mark McKenna; cover by Andrew Robinson
In stores May 8. [New Release Date:
May 1] "Bruce Wayne:
Fugitive" Part 8! As we reveal yet another clue to the riddle of
Vesper Fairchild's murder, Batman comes into conflict with an agent of
the organization known as Checkmate. Both seek to bring down the Lucky
Hand Triad, and both are desperate to get a deadly shipment of drugs
off the street. But can two men whose lives are shrouded in secrecy
and solitude commit to a temporary partnership? And can they stop the
frightful menace of Ekin-Tzu? Plus, Chapter Eight of "Josie Mac," by
Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang.
40 pages, $2.50 |
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AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE
BAT #90
Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe;
cover by Mike Zeck and Jerry Ordway
In stores May 8. Nightwing guest-stars
as Azrael's recent changes take a shocking turn — one that leads him
back to his "Azbats" armor from BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL! Feats of
strength once beyond him have become easy for Jean Paul Valley. Now a
strange new demeanor has overtaken the erstwhile angel, turning him
against his closest confidante, and causing him to retake the mantle
of the Bat. Has too much power corrupted Jean Paul? Or is that the
least of his problems? For more information, see the
feature article.
32 pages, $2.50 |
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BATGIRL #28
Written by Kelley Puckett; art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert
CampanellaIn stores May 8. A new
villain enters the scene. His name is Sensor, and he has the ability
to read minds…which is a problem in a town where the heroes wear cowls
to mask their secret identities. A top-secret super-powered black-ops
organization has its eyes on Batgirl…and they're sending in their best
to do the job. But is the job to recruit her or to take her out?
32 pages, $2.50 |
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NIGHTWING #69
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by William Rosado and Rob Stull; cover by
Michael GoldenIn stores May 8.
"Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 9, guest-starring Robin and Alfred!
In order to prove that Bruce was framed for murder, Dick must prove
that someone was able to break into the Batcave. But with miles of
unexplored caves and Batman's air-tight security system, can even
Nightwing find a security gap?
32 pages, $2.25 |
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| May 15th |
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #29
Written by Devin Grayson and Paul Kupperberg; art by Leonardo Manco
and John Watkiss; cover by Brian Bolland
In stores May 15. Part 2 of a tale
featuring the deadly Mortician! Batman must devise a way to stop
the Mortician from raising more homicidal zombies, while battling the
army he's already brought back to life! Plus, a Batman Black & White
backup, "No Escape," written by Paul Kupperberg with art by John
Watkiss.
40 pages, $2.50
Look for the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY SIGNATURE SERIES PRINT BY TIM SALE,
offered by DC Direct. |
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HARLEY QUINN #20
Written by Karl Kesel; art by Brandon Badeaux and Dan Davis; cover by
Terry Dodson and Rachel DodsonIn
stores May 15. Last month, Superman busted in and busted up Harley's
latest and greatest scheme. Now, the Metropolis story is over, and
Harley has paid the ultimate price for her many sins against humanity.
So where is she? And what old crimes from her not-so-distant past are
going to revisit her in the worst way imaginable? To be more than
vague here only would ruin the surprise!
32 pages, $2.25 |
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| May 22nd |
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #50
Written by Scott Peterson; art by Tim Levins and Terry Beatty; painted
cover by Darwyn CookeIn stores
May 22. Landmark 50th issue, featuring a painted cover by Darwyn
Cooke (CATWOMAN, BATMAN: EGO)! Catwoman returns! As she faces off
with Batman during a foiled break-in, the Cat-burglar takes a bomb.
The mystery of who planted it — and what Catwoman was really up to —
is one the Dark Knight has to solve with his heart instead of his
head, in an action-packed 50th issue!
32 pages, $1.99 |
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BIRDS OF PREY #43
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Dave Ross and Andrew Pepoy; cover by
Phil NotoIn stores May 22.
"Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 10! What is the mysterious connection
between the final news story of Vesper Fairchild's career and the
break-ins at Wayne Manor? Oracle must find the connection, but when
Alfred comes forward with even more evidence, the pieces begin to fall
into place. Meanwhile, Black Canary makes a final decision regarding
Spoiler, and Deathstroke returns…which can only mean trouble.
32 pages, $2.50 |
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CATWOMAN #7
Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Brad Rader and Cameron Stewart; cover
by Paul PopeIn stores May 22.
Selina's closest friend and confidant, Holly, has gotten herself into
life-threatening danger. Catwoman is racing to the scene, but will she
make it in time? Meanwhile, Detective Allen (from the Batman books) is
drawn into the corrupt cop conspiracy, and Slam Bradley continues his
investigation the way only he can…in his boxers!
32 pages, $2.50 |
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ROBIN #102
Written by Jon Lewis; art and cover by Pete Woods and Andrew Pepoy
In stores May 22. Tim has fallen under the
thrall of a mysterious woman, one who might seem familiar to longtime
readers. Spoiler's on the case, but when she prevents a murder she
steps into an even deeper mystery. Meanwhile, Jack and Dana continue
to struggle with their new lives in Gotham, and someone's about to
make a deadly decision!
32 pages, $2.25 |
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| May 29th |
BATMAN #603
Written by Ed Brubaker; art and cover by Sean Phillips
In stores May 29. "Bruce Wayne:
Fugitive" Part 11, featuring guest-artist Sean Phillips (WILDCATS,
SCENE OF THE CRIME)! Old wounds are reopened as Batman is put on
the one case he never expected. The Dark Knight is summoned to the
bedside of a dying ex-cop, whose wish is to have Batman solve the one
case the cop could never close: the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne!
Guest-appearance by Catwoman! Plus, another piece to the Vesper murder
is revealed.
32 pages, $2.25 |
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DC FIRST: BATGIRL/THE JOKER
Written by Steven Grant; art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Terry Moore;
cover by Kevin NowlanIn stores
May 29. When Oracle recounts her first encounter with the Joker as the
original Batgirl, the current Batgirl gets it in her mind to challenge
the Clown Prince of Crime to a duel. Uh-oh! Batman would not
approve! For more information, see the
feature article.
48 pages, $3.50 |
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THE DARK
KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN
Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller
All three issues of the hottest-selling, most anticipated comic-book
of the past five years are still available. Acclaimed writer/artist
Frank Miller returns to deliver us a trimmer, more streamlined Dark
Knight, and a new persona for Carrie Kelly: Catgirl!
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 (current printing) — relist
In stores May 1. It all starts here! Three years after the events in
THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Batman knows the world is nowhere near the
perfect little place it pretends to be. It's time to find where all
the heroes have gone, and the Dark Knight is the right man for the
job. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be
allocated.
80 pages, (1 of 3), Prestige Format, $7.95
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #2 (current printing) — relist
In stores May 1. Heroes are found, Batman begins his new war, and…the
only other thing we can tell you about issue #2 is: expect the
unexpected! Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders
may be allocated.
80 pages, (2 of 3), Prestige Format, $7.95
THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #3 (current printing) — relist
In stores May 1. The third and final chapter of this epic saga has to
be seen to be believed. Featuring more surprises than you're bound to
see in any other comic-book this year! Retailers, please note:
Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated.
80 pages, (3 of 3), Prestige Format, $7.95
Look for the DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN PVC SET, offered by
DC Direct. |
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BATMAN:
THE KILLING JOKE — relist
Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Brian Bolland
In stores May 29. Reoffered to coincide
with the release of DC FIRST: BATGIRL/THE JOKER, this
critically-acclaimed one-shot features the amazing talents of writer
Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, PROMETHEA, From Hell) and artist Brian
Bolland (CAMELOT 3000, Judge Dredd). The Joker goes to some
sick and twisted lengths to prove a point to Batman, but will the Dark
Knight "get it"?
48 pages, Prestige Format, $5.95 |
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