BATMAN
#637
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen
Cover by Matt Wagner
In Part 3 of
the 4-part “Under the Hood,” Batman gets wind of a massive — and
unique — arms shipment on its way to Gotham. But who’s behind it?
Gotham’s criminal kingpin, The Black Mask? The deadly new Red Hood?
Or an even more sinister menace?
On sale Feb
23 :: 32 pages :: $2.25 US
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DETECTIVE
COMICS #803
Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey
Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas
Cover by Lapham
In Part 3 of
David Lapham’s 12-part “City of Crime,” the Penguin learns Mr. Freeze
may have betrayed him, just as a secret player threatens to bring
the city to its knees! Plus, Part 3 of the 4-part backup tale “The
Barker,” by Mike Carey and John Lucas!
On sale Feb
2 :: 40 pages :: $2.95 US
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BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #62
Written by A.J. Lieberman
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit
Cover by Cliff Chiang
When the mutated
bodies of dead children begin appearing across Gotham, Batman is
thrown into a race against time to find any survivors and learn
the cause of their mutation! And Poison Ivy must find out why the
only people who were ever kind to her are dying.
On sale Feb
16 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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BATMAN:
LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #188
Written by Shane McCarthy
Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Sean Phillips
Part 4 of the
5-part “Riddle Me That!” The Riddler turns on the man who helped
save him from drifting into oblivion: Professor Buttery. Can Batman
save the doctor? And what nefarious plans lie behind the theft of
a priceless artifact?
On sale Feb
9 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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BATMAN:
WAR GAMES ACT ONE TP
Written by Ed Brubaker, Andersen Gabrych,
Devin Grayson, Dylan Horrocks, A.J. Lieberman, and Bill Willingham
Art by Ramon Bachs, Raul Fernandez, Al Barrionuevo, Francis Portela,
Giuseppe Camuncoli, Lorenzo Ruggiero, Paul Gulacy, Jimmy Palmiotti,
Kinsun, Mike Lilly, Andy Owens, Sean Phillips, Brad Walker, Troy
Nixey, Pete Woods and Nathan Massengill
Cover by James Jean
The opening
act of 2004’s hit crossover starring Gotham City's heroes can be
found in BATMAN: WAR GAMES ACT ONE TP featuring an all-new cover
by Eisner Award-winning artist James Jean. This volume includes
BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE COMICS #797, BATMAN #631,
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #182, NIGHTWING #96, BATMAN:
GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56, ROBIN #129, BATGIRL #55 and CATWOMAN #34.
A clash between
Gotham’s underworld families erupts into a wave of chaos that engulfs
the city. Batman must use every available asset — Oracle, Batgirl,
Nightwing, Orpheus, Onyx and Tarantula — to preserve life and contain
the chaos!
On sale Feb
16 :: 208 pages :: $14.95 US
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BATGIRL
#61
Written by Andersen Gabrych
Art by Pop Mhan & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Mhan
A major arms
deal is going down in Blüdhaven, but that's nothing unusual.
What is unusual is the players involved: the Brotherhood of Evil!
Can Batgirl measure up against the shape-shifting Gemini, the super-simian
Monsieur Mallah and the bad, bad Brain?
On sale Feb
23 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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BATMAN:
THE MAN WHO LAUGHS
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
Acclaimed writer
Ed Brubaker (CATWOMAN, GOTHAM CENTRAL) joins forces with fan-favorite
artist Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) for a Prestige Format
Special that tells the tale of the Dark Knight’s first battle against
his eventual archnemesis: The Joker!
A mysterious
homicidal maniac is killing prominent citizens of Gotham City, each
time leaving an unusual calling card: a ghastly rictus grin plastered
on the victims’ lifeless faces. The Dark Knight Detective is on
the case, and before long finds himself taking on the Clown Prince
of Crime!
This adventure
establishes the conflict that rages to this day!
On sale Feb
9 :: Prestige Format :: 64 pages :: $6.95 US
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CATWOMAN:
WHEN IN ROME #5 (of 6)
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Tim Sale
The penultimate
chapter in the enthralling murder mystery by the fan-favorite team
of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! Catwoman is coming dangerously close
to finding out the truth about her past. But uncovering one secret
too many could cost her all nine of her lives!
On sale Feb
23 :: 32 pages :: $3.50 US
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CATWOMAN
#40
Written by Scott Morse
Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti
In the thrilling
conclusion to a 3-part story written by Scott Morse, Catwoman goes
on the offensive! After being hunted and battered by Wooden Nickel,
Catwoman wants some payback. But is Nickel more than a match for
Catwoman's attack?
On sale Feb
16 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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ROBIN
#135
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Damion Scott
Tim Drake is
a marked man! The Penguin has put out an open contract on Robin,
Blüdhaven’s newest vigilante, attracting a flood of would-be
assassins. And the first to answer the Penguin’s call may be the
deadliest: the Rising Sun Archer and the Dark Rider!
On sale Feb
16 :: 32 pages :: $2.25 US
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GOTHAM
CENTRAL #28
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Michael Lark
When a group
of children stumble onto the abandoned hideout of one of the DCU's
most dangerous villains, Detectives Allen and Montoya take on the
case with a cop's life hanging in the balance!
On sale Feb
9 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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NIGHTWING
#103
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
The biweekly
6-part story “Nightwing: Year One” continues! Dick Grayson has been
fired from being Robin and struck out on his own — directionless.
But Dick’s about to receive a visit from Deadman! What’s Deadman’s
connection to the circus where Dick grew up?
On sale Feb
9 :: 32 pages :: $2.25 US
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NIGHTWING
#104
Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
“Nightwing
Year One,” Part 4 of 6! The newly christened Nightwing hits the
streets for the first time! But it’ll take a night of crimefighting
against Gotham’s worst — including the Joker — to win Batgirl over.
Plus, Nightwing’s first encounter with the new Robin: Jason Todd!
On sale Feb
23 :: 32 pages :: $2.25 US
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SUPERMAN
#214
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The incomparable
team of writer Brian Azzarello and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams
continues to put the Man of Steel through the wringer as “For Tomorrow”
continues! Just as it seems things can’t possibly get any worse
for the spent Man of Steel, he's embroiled in a fight to the finish
with an age-old adversary! Meanwhile, devious plans have been set
into motion, one of which involves Superman’s closest confidante.
On sale Feb
23 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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ACTION
COMICS #824
Written by J.D. Finn
Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos
Cover by Ian Churchill
It’s Superman
vs. Preus, with the fate of the world in the balance in this action-packed
tale by guest writer J.D. Finn and artists Ivan Reis & Marc
Campos! Plus, find out what Doomsday has been up to as he hunts
for the Man of Steel!
On sale Feb
9 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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ADVENTURES
OF SUPERMAN #637
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Matthew Clark & Andy Lanning
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
Ruin begins
his search for Superman's loved ones, which puts Lois in danger
again! Unbeknownst to Superman, one of those closest to him is Ruin…who
is it?
On sale Feb
16 :: 32 pages :: $2.50 US
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SUPERMAN:
STRENGTH #2 (of 3)
Written by Scott McCloud
Art by Aluir Amancio & Terry Austin
Cover by Alex Ross
The Prestige
Format miniseries by Scott McCloud continues! Before anyone knew
the name “Superman,” he was just Pa Kent’s son Clark. The young
boy tests his super-powers when he literally runs away from home
and finds a world that’s a far cry from Smallville!
On sale Feb
2 :: Prestige Format :: 48 pages :: $5.95 US
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SUPERMAN/BATMAN
#18
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino
The senses-shattering
conclusion of “Absolute Power” by fan-favorites Jeph Loeb, Carlos
Pacheco and Jesus Merino! Superman and Batman confront the super-villains
who have ripped apart time and fight to restore balance to the universe.
But what will be the ultimate cost to The Man of Steel and The Dark
Knight?
On sale Feb
16 :: 32 pages :: $2.95 US
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SUPERMAN/BATMAN:
SUPERGIRL HC
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Michael Turner
Award-winner
Jeph Loeb and the red-hot Michael Turner reintroduce a classic character
into the DCU! This fantastic hardcover includes the entire “Supergirl
from Krypton” storyline, originally presented in the best-selling
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13!
Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham
Bay which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl who’s
bent on destroying Gotham City! What’s her connection to Superman?
Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will
Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? Plus,
this volume includes an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian
language translation key!
On sale Feb
23 :: 168 pages :: $19.95 US
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