DC Comics Solicitations - On Sale August 2011
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT
1:10 Variant cover by JERRY ORDWAY
Earth has fallen. The multiple Doomsdays have defeated Supergirl, Superboy, Steel, and the Eradicator. Now it all comes down to a weakened Superman versus the monster known as Doomslayer in this, the epic finale of “Reign of the Doomsdays”!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by DAN JURGENS and NORM RAPMUND
FLASH FACT: Booster is the only man with the knowledge to fix the world, but he has to find The Flash in time to tell him…
On sale AUGUST 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by JONATHAN VANKIN
Art by MARCO CASTIELLO
Cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK
The search ends here as John Constantine finally finds out Swamp Thing’s dark motives – and what they have to do with him!
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Written by MIKE W. BARR
Art and cover by JERRY BINGHAM
Someone using the name, appearance and methodology of The Reaper is killing off the mobsters of Gotham City...but both of the men who previously masqueraded as The Reaper are dead! Meanwhile, Batman must shepherd an untried Robin – Jason Todd. A reprinted Reaper tale from the 1980s rounds out this special edition.
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 3 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by ALAN GRANT
Art and cover by NORM BREYFOGLE
Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle revisit a pair of villains closely associated with their original run on The Caped Crusader: The Ventriloquist and Scarface! Released on a technicality one year after being arrested, this bizarre duo is determined to reclaim their status in the upper echelon of Batman’s Rogues Gallery. This “lost tale” of the era spins directly out of DETECTIVE COMICS #613, reprinted in this issue!
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 17 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by LEN WEIN
Art and cover by JOE STATON
Comics legends Len Wein and Joe Staton bring their unique storytelling flair to John Stewart, the Green Lantern in this special issue, along with a 1980s reprint from the same team!
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 10 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by RON MARZ
Art and cover by DARRYL BANKS
It’s a “lost” story of Green Lantern from the 1990s, by the legendary creators of that era: Ron Marz and Darryl Banks! While on monitor duty in the JLA Watchtower, an unexpected threat will challenge Kyle Rayner’s abilities and imagination...can this young Green Lantern overcome his fear to stop a villain in his tracks?
Plus, don’t miss a special reprint from the 1990s!
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 24 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by GERRY CONWAY
Art and cover by RON RANDALL
Between their traditional Silver Age incarnation and the tongue-in-cheek Giffen/DeMatteis run, there was…JLA Detroit! Series scribe Gerry Conway revisits what may have been the most controversial lineup of DC’s iconic team book ever. (Who can forget the breakdancing Vibe?) Then experience a classic tale reprinted from the ‘80s!
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 10 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS
Art and cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
It’s time to “Bwah Ha Ha” all over again as this classic JLA team tells a lost tale from one of the JLA’s most popular eras. The Injustice Gang is back! Not the truly menacing, more recent incarnation, but their not-so competent predecessors. Still, when they stumble upon a device they should never be allowed to have, the results might prove more disastrous than if they actually knew what they were doing! A previously released story from the era rounds out the issue.
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 24 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art by SERGIO CARIELLO
Cover by DAN JURGENS and LIVEAY
Fan-favorite writer Marv Wolfman revisits the legendary character he helped define in the 1980s in this epic tale of The Man of Steel. A true “lost tale,” this issue connects to CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS in an exciting and unique way! Rounding out this issue is a tale from the 1980s, also written by Wolfman.
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 10 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by LOUISE SIMONSON
Art and cover by JON BOGDANOVE
The epic Retroactive event continues as the fan-favorite team of Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove return for a “lost” adventure of The Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor is slowly losing his mind, he hatches a scheme that could increase his wealth and kill Superman – but will he destroy Metropolis in the process? Plus, don’t miss a classic tale by the same team from the 1990s!
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 24 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS
Art and cover by GREG LAROCQUE
From the minds that brought you the Scarlet Speedster’s adventures in the 1980s comes a brand new adventure from that exciting era, along with a classic tale from that same decade.
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 3 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by BRIAN AUGUSTYN
Art and cover by MIKE BOWDEN
During the ‘90s, Wally West took the title “The Fastest Man Alive” to a whole new level. Join the the writer who turned the sidekick into a hero in his own right for another race against evil, along with a classic tale from that decade.
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 17 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by ROY THOMAS
Art and cover by RICH BUCKLER
In a new adventure written by 1980s WW scribe Roy Thomas, Wonder Woman battles the sinister Silver Swan to protect her secret identity from being revealed. And don’t miss a classic tale from that era, also written by Thomas!
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 3 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS
Art and cover by PARIS CULLINS
It’s a defining tale of Wonder Woman from the creators who crafted her courageous career in the 1990s, as she shows young women everywhere what it means to be Princess of the Amazons. Plus: a classic 1990s tale also written by Messner-Loebs.
ONE-SHOT • On sale AUGUST 17 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T
Written by MARV WOLFMAN and TONY BEDARD
Art by MIKE S. MILLER, HOWARD PORTER and LIVESAY
Cover #13 by HOWARD PORTER and LIVESAY
Cover #14 by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT
Superman’s power fluctuations are out of control, and while he’s battling everyone around him in a mass of confusion, a surprising figure tries to intervene! But can anyone – or anything – stop an enraged Kryptonian?
And in issue #14, it’s a tale of tragic proportions as an unexpected character falls in the line of duty...but who and how will forever change the course of the series.
Issue #13 on sale AUGUST 3
Issue #14 on sale AUGUST 17
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE
Covers by ANDY KUBERT and SANDRA HOPE
1:25 Black and white variant covers A by ANDY KUBERT
Issue #4 Variant cover B by IVAN REIS and GEORGE PEREZ
Issue #5 Variant cover B by RAGS MORALES
FLASH FACT: The war between the Amazons and the Atlantians has arrived. The battle between Diana of Themyscira and Emperor Aquaman will tear this world apart – unless The Flash can fix it!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of its impact on the DC Universe, FLASHPOINT #5 is the only title that DC Comics is soliciting in this catalogue to arrive in stores on August 31.
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #4 on sale AUGUST 3
Issue #5 on sale AUGUST 31
4 and 5 of 5, 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Written by ADAM SCHLAGMAN
Art and cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
FLASH FACT: Abin Sur has lost everything he holds dear to help Earth, but in the end, there is one last thing he can do – if only he has the will.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T
Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
Art by EDUARDO RISSO
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
FLASH FACT: The Joker is revealed, and Thomas Wayne will have to figure out whether he can pull the trigger on his lifelong nemesis.
On sale AUGUST 3 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T
Written by SCOTT KOLINS
Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS
FLASH FACT: Central City’s greatest hero’s darkest secret will be exposed.
On sale AUGUST 10 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by ALEJANDRO GIRALDO
Cover by CLIFF CHIANG
FLASH FACT: And now, the final show! If the Graysons don’t survive, there may be one person who can help their cause…
On sale AUGUST 10 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art and cover by JOE BENNETT and JOHN DELL
FLASH FACT: The death toll rises as Deathstroke’s journey nears its end. But when he finds his daughter, he also finds something else – something he could never have anticipated…
On sale AUGUST 3 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
FLASH FACT: Arthur Curry’s rage has sunk countries, killed millions, and begun a world war. But as the end approaches, he will have to gather the ferocity needed to destroy his enemy utterly.
On sale AUGUST 10 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by IBRAIM ROBERSON
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
FLASH FACT: The great monster hunter Miranda Shrieve will see our heroes dead before the night is done… unless they can defeat her and her army of robots.
On sale AUGUST 10 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by ADAM SCHLAGMAN
Art by BEN OLIVER
Cover by J.G. JONES
FLASH FACT: This will be Hal Jordan’s greatest moment: delivering the bomb known as the Green Arrow. If he fails, it’s all over.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by STERLING GATES
Art by OLIVER NOME
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
FLASH FACT: Bart is back, but now he must find his way home.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by RODNEY BUCHEMI and JOSE MARZAN JR.
Cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
FLASH FACT: Cyborg stands as the last defense against the world’s greatest villains, and they plan to play dirty. They don’t even care if they die…
On sale AUGUST 17 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by EDDIE NUNEZ
Cover by EDDIE NUNEZ and SANDRA HOPE
FLASH FACT: The Resistance has found Britain’s last great hope, the enigmatic and immensely powerful Brittania. It’s time to take back England!
On sale AUGUST 24 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Plot by SCOTT SNYDER
Script by LOWELL FRANCIS
Art and cover by GENE HA
FLASH FACT: Subject Zero. Subject One. There can only be one.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by FERNANDO BLANCO and SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by GEORGE PEREZ
FLASH FACT: The Secret Seven are being slaughtered from within. Shade the Changing Man must figure out who it is in time, or he will have another team’s death on his hands.
On sale AUGUST 3 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by JAVI FERNANDEZ
Cover by KEVIN NOWLAN
FLASH FACT: The Outsider’s greatest enemy is revealed.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art and cover by SCOTT CLARK and DAVE BEATY
FLASH FACT: The secrets behind Queen Hippolyta’s death and the start of the world war are revealed.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by REX OGLE
Art by EDUARDO FRANCISCO
Cover by BRETT BOOTH
FLASH FACT: As the war between Amazons and Atlanteans rages on the battlefield around her, Traci must find the strength to stop her father before he rips the world asunder.
On sale AUGUST 3 • 3 of 3, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT
1:10 Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
With tensions high from the fallout of “War of the Green Lanterns,” Kyle Rayner, Soranik Natu and Tomar-Tu confront a crisis in Sector 2813. What they find there will shatter this series’ status quo forever!
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Art by CARLOS PACHECO, ETHAN VAN SCIVER, JESUS MERINO and KEVIN O’NEILL
Cover by FRANK QUITELY
Get set for DC’s second magazine-sized selection of GREEN LANTERN epics, featuring the storytelling talents of superstar writer Geoff Johns and artists Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver and more! These stories, originally seen in GREEN LANTERN #1-3, take you from the runways of Edwards Air Force Base to the darkest corner of Space Sector 2814 as Hal Jordan learns for the first time what it means to be a Lantern! Also included: “Tygers,” a classic story of the Corps from writer Alan Moore and artist Kevin O’Neill, originally printed in GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2.
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 3 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US • RATED T
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by PETE WOODS
A murder on a WayneTech satellite means Guy Gardner must team up with his worst frenemy, Batman! Can they solve the mystery before they kill each other?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and CAM SMITH
Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
1:10 Variant cover by PETE WOODS
A murder on a WayneTech satellite means Guy Gardner must team up with his worst frenemy, Batman! Can they solve the mystery before they kill each other?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by DANIEL SAMPERE
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
1:10 Variant cover by DAVID MACK
In the aftermath of “Eclipso Rising,” the team faces an uncertain future. Be here for a tale of love, friendship and heroism when this incarnation of the JLA must decide whether they have anything left to offer the DC Universe. And the mystery of Jesse Quick’s wavering speed powers is solved in a revelation that will shock everyone.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
Cover by TOM FLEMING
1:10 Variant cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
The blockbuster “War of the Green Lanterns” event has rocked the entire Green Lantern Corps to its core. Who is the new Green Lantern of Sector 2814? The answer will fuel the next year’s worth of GL tales!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale AUGUST 10 • 2 of 2, 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
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