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BIG DADDY DANGER #4 (of 9)
Written by Adam Pollina; art and cover by Pollina and Tyson McAdoo

In stores November 6. Wrestling’s greatest hero faces his greatest threat yet! Defeated in the ring for the first time, Big Daddy receives another blow as his own son betrays him! What mysterious hold does the dreaded Diablo X hold over young Danny Danger? And what fearsome menace does the ultimate heel have in store for the whole world?
32 pages, $2.95

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A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP — relist
Written by various; art by various; cover by Ty Templeton

In stores November 27. Reoffered just in time for Christmas, this trade collects 17 of DC's Christmas-themed stories from 1940 to the present day — including a Batman story illustrated by THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKE'S AGAIN's Frank Miller — making this the perfect holiday gift for any comic-book fan!
160 pages, $19.95

 
DEADMAN COLLECTION HC — relist
Written by Neal Adams, Bob Haney, Jack Miller, Arnold Drake, Robert Kanigher, and Dennis O'Neil; art by Adams, Carmine Infantino and George Tuska; cover by Adams

In stores November 13. Everyone's favorite dead super-hero is featured in this massive, deluxe slipcased hardcover reoffering — reprinting STRANGE ADVENTURES #205-216, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79, 86 & 104, AQUAMAN (Volume One) #50-52 (selected stories), and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #74. This volume contains the complete collection of Neal Adams' Deadman and much more. Retailers please note: Consult your order form for a special ordering incentive.
356 pages, $75.00

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DOOM PATROL #14
Written by John Arcudi; art by Seth Fisher; cover by Tan Eng Huat

In stores November 6. The conclusion of a 2-part story by guest-artist Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD)! Monsters are invading the planet, and only the Doom Patrol can stop them! But our current group are finding themselves trapped in the bodies of the original team — so how are they gonna stop the monsters when they don’t know how their own powers work?
32 pages, $2.50

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THE FLASH #192
Written by Geoff Johns; art by Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Kolins

In stores November 27. “Run Riot,” Part 1 of 3! It had to happen eventually: Gorilla Grodd explodes out of his prison cell, but he’s still trapped in Iron Heights — along with some of the worst villains in the DCU, including Dr. Alchemy, Peek-A-Boo, Tar Pit, and Double Down. It’s a riot that the Flash might not be able to contain before it gets even worse!
32 pages, $2.25

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THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS — relist
Written by Geoff Johns; art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins

In stores November 27. Reoffered to coincide with the first chapter of “Run Riot” in THE FLASH #192, this one-shot serves as a prequel to that storyline. 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?
48 pages (Prestige Format), $5.95

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FOREVER MAELSTROM #1 (of 6)
Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman; art by John Lucas and Eduardo Barreto; cover by Lucas and John Cassaday

In stores November 20. A time-jumping ladies’ man is reality’s only hope in an outlandish miniseries from the creators of AMERICAN CENTURY! His name is Forever Maelstrom. His expertise in world history — honed by traveling through centuries to befriend the world’s most historic figures — may be all that stands between order and anarchy when an evil madman derails time itself! With alternate timelines running roughshod over each other, only Forever and a motley crew of misfits can gather the devices necessary to restoring the world he once knew. But time, as ever, is fleeting... For more information, see the feature article.
32 pages, $2.95

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GREEN ARROW #19
Written by Brad Meltzer; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner

In stores November 27. [New Release Date: December 4] “The Archers Quest,” Part 4 of 6 — guest-starring the JLA! Ollie runs into trouble with the League — and most importantly, has his first major confrontation with Kyle Rayner, Earth’s Green Lantern. Green Arrow and Green Lantern have it out over issues of trust, while Wally West, the Flash, shows that he’s faster than a speeding Arrow.
32 pages, $2.50

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GREEN LANTERN #156
Written by Judd Winick; art by Dale Eaglesham and Rodney Ramos; cover by Ariel Olivetti

In stores November 13. It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! John Stewart is back in the saddle again as Earth’s new protectorate. Let’s just say that he’s not easing back into the job. John must learn to confront his past while he contends with the crimes of today. Sentinel lends a hand as this veteran Lantern discovers his new roles and the potential for an ultra-violent future.
32 pages, $2.25

Look for the GREEN LANTERN ABIN SUR POWER BATTERY REPLICA, offered by DC Direct.

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HAWKMAN #9
Written by Geoff Johns and James Robinson; art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair; painted cover by Andrew Robinson

In stores November 6. Guest-starring the JSA’s Dr. Fate! Hector Hall takes his father, Hawkman, on a trip through his past and future, warning him of his ultimate destiny. Meanwhile, Hawkgirl struggles with her own past as she revisits the horrible secret she’s been keeping from everyone since she left Austin, Texas.
32 pages, $2.50

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JLA #75
Written by Joe Kelly; art by Doug Mahnke, Yvel Guichet, Daryl Banks, Tom Nguyen, Mark Propst, and Wayne Faucher; cover by Mahnke and Nguyen

In stores November 20. The Earth-shattering “The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman” concludes in a giant-sized issue! Two teams of JLAers find themselves face to face with the monster that has stolen Atlantis and holds their fate...as well as the fate of the time-tossed King of Seven Seas. The heroes of the JLA and its star-studded replacements duke it out with the Ancients in a no-holds-barred free-for-all, as they try to find their teammate Aquaman and discover the secrets that will save his Atlantean society...or erase it from Earth forever. These shocking events will leave a scar across the JLA and their allies permanently, making room for a big change in the line-up as heroes rise and fall — leading up to next month’s debut of AQUAMAN #1!
64 pages, $3.95

Look for the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: AQUAMAN MAQUETTE, offered by DC Direct.

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JLA/JSA SECRET FILES #1
Written by David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns, Rick Veitch; Dan Curtis Johnson, J.H. Williams III, Jim Beard, Rich Hedden, and various; art by Steve Sadowski, Phil Winslade, Kelly Yates, Scott Kolins, Clement Sauve, Tom Mandrake, Dietrich Smith, Michael Bair, Patrick Gleason, Andrew Pepoy, Mick Gray, Serge LaPointe, Keith Champagne, and various; cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño

In stores November 6. [New Release Date: November 20] The prelude to the most anticipated team-up of the year! Artist Steve Sadowski returns to the exploits of the JSA, joining David S. Goyer and Wizard Fan Award-winning writer Geoff Johns to reveal surprising connections between DC’s two greatest super-teams (inked by Andrew Pepoy), setting the stage for the explosive JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE hardcover. Plus: Metamorpho returns to life (written by Rich Hedden with art by Phil Winslade); the JLA and the JSA fight over which team gets a member of Young Justice (written by Jim Beard with art by Clement Sauve & Serge LaPointe); and Chase uncovers the secret behind the mole hunt that has weaved through this year’s Secret Files issues (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Kelly Yates & Mick Gray). Also: AQUAMAN writer Rick Veitch offers a prelude to the new series in a short story illustrated by Dietrich Smith; and a brief preview of JLA/AVENGERS with art by George Peréz! All this plus profiles of some of the two team’s newest members, allies, and more!
64 pages, $4.95

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JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE HC
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño

Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee…and from the ashes emerges a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What’s made these former heroes of virtue turn into agents of vice? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad? Now it’s up to the remaining members of both teams to save the day. But they’ll have to defeat their own friends to do it! For more information and additional artwork, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
96 pages, $24.95

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CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS TP — relist
Written by Gardner Fox; art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and Sid Greene; painted cover by Alex Ross

In stores November 6. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA/JSA: SECRET FILES #1 and the JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE HC, this trade paperback collects the earliest JLA/JSA crossovers, reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22, 29-30, 37-38, and 46-47. Our heroes battle the Injustice Society, the Crime Syndicate of Earth-Three, the evil Johnny Thunder, and the Anti-Matter Man!
208 pages, $14.95

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JLA: SECRET ORIGINS OVERSIZED SC
Written by Paul Dini; painted art and cover by Alex Ross

In stores November 13. Multiple award-winning creators Paul Dini and Alex Ross unite once again to bring you this oversized (10” x 13 1/2”) one-shot featuring DC’s greatest icons: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, the Atom, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, and Captain Marvel! This graphic album includes eight all-new double-page origin spreads, plus a brand-new 5-page framing sequence. Also included: exclusive interviews with the creators, reprints of classic Alex Ross artwork, as well as preview art and sketches for the upcoming JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. For more information and additional artwork, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
48 pages (10” x 13 1/2”), $7.95

Look for the JLA: SECRET ORIGINS BY ALEX ROSS POSTER, offered by DC Direct.

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JSA #42
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Leonard Kirk and Keith Champagne; cover by Rags Morales

In stores November 13. Thrown back into the 1940’s, Mister Terrific and Hawkgirl must team up with a past hero from the JSA to stop the time traveler known as Black Barax from wreaking havoc. Who is this hero that can stand in the way of this destructive force? Why, the original Mister Terrific, of course!
32 pages, $2.50

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JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN TP
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Steve Sadowski, Steve Yeowell, Rags Morales, Michael Bair, and various; cover by Morales

In stores November 27. Hawkman’s much-anticipated return to DC continuity is collected in this 256-page trade paperback reprinting JSA #16-25, that also includes the epic “Injustice be Done” saga that rocked the members of the DCU’s Original Super-Team. The JSA is pushed to the limit, as an assault from Injustice Unlimited comes hard and fast from many places at once. And before the JSA can even catch their bearings, Hawkgirl discovers her shocking true connection to the Hawkman lineage, and her role in the search for the missing hero. For more information, see the feature article.
256 pages, $19.95

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JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP — relist
Written by David S. Goyer and Geoff Johns; art by Steve Sadowski, Michael Bair, Buzz, Marcos Martin, and Keith Champagne; cover by Sadowski and Mark Farmer

In stores November 20. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JSA: THE RETURN OF HAWKMAN, this trade paperback immediately preceeds it, reprinting JSA #6-15. The JSA is once again called upon to save the planet from malevolent forces that may threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they are fighting is a darkness-consumed Obsidian — son to Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, the original super-team must also confront the return of the Injustice Society, and face the time-shattering threat of Extant!
232 pages, $19.95

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JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13
Written by Dan Slott; art by Min S. Ku and Mark Propst; cover by Butch Lukic

In stores November 6. Introducing the character find of the year...All-Star! This normal girl from the suburbs may just have exactly what it takes to become the Justice League’s newest member...or it’s first casualty. Find out what it takes to be one of the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes in “Local Hero.”
32 pages, $2.25

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LAB RATS #8
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne

In stores November 6. Final issue. In deep space, on a mysterious “haunted” planet, the Lab Rats experiment enters its deadliest phase yet. But what will pose the biggest threat — a mysterious alien marauder or Earth-born bureaucracy? And will any of the Rats survive this final trial? LAB RATS goes out with a bang!
32 pages, $2.50

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THE LEGION #14
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Olivier Coipel and Lanning

In stores November 27. [New Release Date: December 4] It’s the Legion’s final battle with Robotica, as the race looks to evolve...and it looks like they have a Legionnaire on their side! Can the heroes convince their teammate’s actions are in error...or will it be they who seal the fate of the human race by preventing the Robotican race’s evolution?
32 pages, $2.50

 
PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC
Written and illustrated by Jack Cole; cover by Cole

In stores November 20. [New Release Date: TBA] The fun and adventure continues with a new volume of the award-winning series featuring everyone’s favorite pliable hero! Reprinting POLICE COMICS #40-49 and PLASTIC MAN #3 (1945-46), this volume features an introduction by renowned European comics historian Andreas Knigge, and is loaded with wacky, outrageous adventures of Plastic Man and his pal Woozy Winks — including the first Woozy solo story and an unusual Plastic Man text story! For more information, see the feature article.
216 pages, $49.95

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THE POWER COMPANY #10
Written by Kurt Busiek; art and cover by Tom Grummett and Prentis Rollins

In stores November 20. With Josiah Power out of the picture, the only way the Power Company can survive is if Manhunter, Skyrocket and Witchfire put their anger aside and heal the company. But since they’ve been at each other’s throats, can they work together and save the firm? Do they even want to? Plus: More on Dr. Cyber, the arrival of some very unusual and dangerous clients, and amidst the chaos…the search for new members begins!
32 pages, $2.75

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THE SPECTRE #23
Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art by Norm Breyfogle and Dennis Janke; cover by P. Craig Russell

In stores November 6. [New Release Date: November 13] The epic conclusion of the 3-part “Return of Sinestro!” It’s Sinestro versus Hal Jordan in the rematch of the decade! Everyone’s favorite magenta-skinned evildoer is out for blood…but with the Silver Age Green Arrow & JLA down for the count, who can possibly stop him? Enter…the original Spectre!
32 pages, $2.75

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THE TITANS #47
Written by Tom Peyer and Barry Kitson; art by Peter Grau and James Pascoe; cover by José Luis García-López

In stores November 27. Things start to fall apart for the Titans. After saving a far-off universe, the Titans settle down to deal with the problems around them and among them. If getting by in a demolished headquarters wasn’t bad enough, then there’s the disintegration of the marital relationship of Tempest and Dolphin to consider. But what about that blip on the radar screen...signaling the return of a founding Titans member?
32 pages, $2.75

 
WONDER WOMAN #187
Written by Phil Jimenez; art by Jimenez and Andy Lanning; cover by Adam Hughes

In stores November 27. [New Release Date: December 26] Cat fight! Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl and Troia are caught in the middle of the male Cheetah and the Fury-powered female Cheetah, as they ferociously fight in Brazil!
32 pages, $2.25

 
YOUNG JUSTICE #51
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker

In stores November 6. It’s the aftermath of the attack on the island nation of Zandia from our extra-sized 50th issue. Empress discovers a special “gift” left for her by Agua Sin Gaaz, the man who murdered her parents. Too bad it’s a gift she can’t return. Meanwhile, Zand herself brings an end to the battle still raging on the island.
32 pages, $2.75

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