 DETECTIVE
COMICS #801
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey
Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas
Cover by Lapham
Part 1 of the
sprawling 12-part saga “City of Crime” written by David Lapham (Stray
Bullets) with art by Ramon Bachs (BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE)
& Nathan Massengill (DETECTIVE COMICS)!
Gotham City
at night is no place for children, as Batman knows all too well.
As the Dark Knight tries to shut down a drug ring that’s turned
deadly, Bruce Wayne must contend with a wayward 14 -year-old who’s
getting dangerously close to Gotham’s underworld!
Plus, in the
backup, Part 1 of the 4-part story “The Barker” — written by Mike
Carey (LUCIFER) with art by John Lucas (CODENAME: KNOCKOUT) — featuring
the return of a classic Golden Age character! There's been a murder
under the Big Top, but once it's clear the authorities will be no
help, it's up to the carnies and sideshow freaks to get to the bottom
of a crime no one wants to touch!
On sale Dec
1 :: 40 pages :: $2.95 US
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 BATMAN
#635
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Matt Wagner
Part 1 of the
4-part “Under the Hood,” featuring the new BATMAN team of writer
Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA,
JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt
Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)!
In the wake
of “War Games,” Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling
new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with
a face from the past — or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome
the return of the Red Hood!
On sale Dec
29 :: 32 pages :: $2.25 US
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 BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #60
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Javier Piña & Francis Portela
Cover by Jae Lee
Writer A.J.
Lieberman returns to GOTHAM KNIGHTS — and so does Hush! Hush returns
to make Batman’s life a living nightmare, and this time he’s got
a very personal target in mind. But Hush didn’t count on Batman’s
receiving help from one of the Dark Knight’s greatest foes!
On sale Dec
15 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 BATMAN:
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #186
Written by Shane McCarthy
Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Sean Phillips
Part 2 of the
5-part “Riddle Me That!” There’s an all-new Riddler wreaking havoc
on the streets of Gotham — and he’s three steps ahead of the Bat.
Can Batman save a nosy graduate student from an horrific death and
stop a bombing on a local commuter train?
On sale Dec
8 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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ROBIN
#133
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Damion Scott
Part 3 of the
4-part ROBIN/BATGIRL crossover “Fresh Blood!” Someone is making
a major play to fill the power vacuum in Blüdhaven. But who?
Shrike? Brutale? Or is Blockbuster somehow still pulling the strings?
Robin and Batgirl pound the pavement — and a few heads — to uncover
the leader of the Blüdhaven underworld!
On sale Dec
15 :: 32 pages :: $2.25 US
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 BATGIRL
#59
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art and cover by Alé Garza & Jesse Delperdang
The pulse-pounding
conclusion of the 4-part ROBIN/BATGIRL crossover “Fresh Blood!”
Batgirl and Robin find themselves in the fight of their lives as
they are forced to bust up a bevy of Blüdhaven baddies, including
Brutale and the Trigger Twins. But that’s nothing compared to their
ultimate battle…against each other!
On sale Dec
29 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 CATWOMAN
#38
Written by Scott Morse
Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Morse
Scott Morse
(BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS) comes aboard for a 3-part story introducing
Gotham’s newest bad guy: Wooden Nickel! He’s gunning for Catwoman…but
why? And what will he do once he’s learned her real identity?
On sale Dec
15 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 CATWOMAN:
SELINA’S BIG SCORE SC
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Cooke
Reoffered to
coincide with DC: THE NEW FRONTIER VOL. 1 TP, this volume presents
Cooke’s reinvention of Catwoman! Can Selina’s assembled crew of
thieves pull off one big heist? Featuring pin-ups by Mike Allred,
Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, and more!
On sale Dec
22 :: 96 pages :: $17.95 US :: RELIST
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 CATWOMAN:
WHEN IN ROME #4 (of 6)
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Tim Sale
For the first
time ever: Catwoman vs. Wonder Woman’s foe, Cheetah! It’s a catfight
that only the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
can deliver! The 6-issue miniseries kicks into high gear as Catwoman
takes on Rome…and the sexy-but-deadly Cheetah! Claws, blood and
hot girls — when in Rome, do as the Roman crime bosses do!
On sale Dec
22 :: 32 pages :: $3.50 US
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 NIGHTWING
#100
Written by Devin Grayson
Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens
Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens
The tension
has been building for months, and now it explodes in this extra-sized
100th issue spectacular! Ever since Blockbuster’s murder, Dick Grayson
has buckled under the burden of unbearable guilt. Now, with the
events of “War Games” behind him, Nightwing must find an inner focus
that has eluded him and mete out justice — and it all begins with
Tarantula! Get ready for the battle everyone’s been waiting for:
Nightwing vs. Tarantula!
On sale Dec
8 :: 40 pages :: $2.95 US
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 BIRDS
OF PREY #77
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ed Benes & Alex Lei
Cover by Jason Pearson
“Hero Hunters,”
Part 2 of 4! The Birds’ new anti-vigilante mission pits them against
the female terror Harvest who kills criminals mercilessly but is
the hero of the heartland!
On sale Dec
15 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 GOTHAM
CENTRAL #26
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jason Alexander
Cover by Michael Lark
Featuring guest
art by Jason Alexander (Queen & Country) and guest-starring
Catwoman! Josie Mac and Driver investigate the murder of a famous
televangelist. The evidence points to Catwoman — but can Josie find
the truth when she must keep her powers a secret?
On sale Dec
8 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 SUPERMAN
#212
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The epic Azzarello,
Lee & Williams run continues as the Man of Steel disappears!
Another round of vanishings take place — but this time, Superman
is one of the victims! Thrust into a strange world , Superman comes
face-to-face with an old — and deadly — foe. The source of the vanishings
is finally revealed, but will Kal-El even be able to return to Earth
to put things right?
On sale Dec
29 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #635
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning
Cover by J.H. Williams III
The new Parasites
continue to feed on those close to Superman! Meanwhile, Lt. Lupe
is on the hunt for Ruin, the mysterious man behind the Man of Steel’s
recent troubles!
On sale Dec
15 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 ACTION
COMICS #822
Written by Chuck Austen
Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
Cover by Ian Churchill
Guest-starring
Superboy! Clark and Lois go back to Smallville for the holidays
hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of Metropolis. There’s just
one problem: Lana Lang is in town, too! What starts out as an ordinary
dispute turns into something more sinister…
On sale Dec
8 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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 SUPERMAN/BATMAN:
PUBLIC ENEMIES HC
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines, Tim Sale
Cover by McGuinness
Reoffered to
coincide with Superman/Batman #16, this volume collects the first
six issues of the fan-favorite series! This volume also includes
a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale, and a cover and sketchbook
section by McGuinness!
On sale Dec
15 :: 160 pages :: $19.95 US :: RELIST
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 SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#15
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
A resistance
rises up against the tyranny of Superman and Batman in Part 2 of
the 5-part “Absolute Power!” But will the super-powered and strangely
familiar Freedom Fighters save this dark world or make it even worse?
Retailers note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are
cancelled.
Resolicited;
on sale Dec 1 :: 32 pages :: $2.95 US
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 SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#16
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
Things heat
up for the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight in Part 3 of the 5-part
“Absolute Power!” Is there a world for Superman and Batman to rule,
or have the hunted become the prey? Guest-starring unexpected arrivals
from throughout the DCU!
On sale Dec
22 :: 32 pages :: $2.95 US
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