GREEN ARROW #4As little as I care to read anything by J.T. Krul, I'll be buying this. These characters have a weird relationship where Ollie (of all people) admires Martian Manhunter, while J'Onn (of all people) is somewhat dismissive of Green Arrow. I'm curious to see exactly how that will be screwed up here. Plus, that cover is boss, and book is still three bucks.
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by DIOGENES NEVES & VICENTE CIFUENTES
Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI
1:10 variant cover by PHILIP TAN
From the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY comes Martian Manhunter! His White Lantern vision has led him to the Emerald Archer’s mystical forest. Is he there to save it – or destroy it? Can Oliver stop his former ally?
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BRIGHTEST DAY #9-10
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI
Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO
Covers by DAVID FINCH
1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS
The resurrected have discovered their purpose for being back, but where will the knowledge lead them? Who is the new Aqualad? And what strange event is taking place around the White Power Battery in New Mexico?
Retailers please note: These issues will ship with two covers each. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
Issue #9 on sale SEPTEMBER 1
Issue #10 on sale SEPTEMBER 15
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #5Boy, Martian Manunter is sure prominent on that cover for a crossover in which his role was fairly minor.
Written by LEN WEIN
Art by GEORGE PEREZ & SCOTT KOBLISH and WALTER SIMONSON with SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by GEORGE PEREZ & SCOTT KOBLISH
1:25 Variant cover by WALTER SIMONSON
Red Skies hang over the entire DC Universe as each and every hero on Earth gathers for what will be the first in a series of universe-spanning Crises!
Meanwhile, Walter Simonson helps us shift the focus from Earth to the heroes of outer space – and beyond!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 5 of 10 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US
JLA DELUXE EDITION BOOK 4 HCThe Martian Manhunter doesn't show up until halfway through, but it's one of the all-time great J'Onn J'Onzz moments when he does, as the Alien Atlas turns the tide of World War Three
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by HOWARD PORTER, JOHN DELL, DREW GERACI, ED MCGUINNESS, DEXTER VINES and FRANK QUITELY
Cover by HOWARD PORTER & JOHN DELL
In this latest deluxe edition HC collecting JLA #34 and 36-41, plus JLA CLASSIFIED #1-3, the team is up against a new, deadly Injustice Gang led by Lex Luthor. With Prometheus, the man who almost single-handedly defeated the JLA, as well as the General and Queen Bee, it looks as if the Justice League may lose even if they win.
This amazing new title also includes JLA: EARTH II, featuring the art of Frank Quitely, in which Ultraman, Owlman, Power Ring and Johnny Quick rule an alternate earth without mercy or opposition.
On sale November 10 • 368 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $34.99 US
Icons: The DC Comics & Wildstorm Art of Jim Lee [Hardcover]I'm not a big fan of Lee's Martian Manhunter.
One of the most successful and popular artists to work in comics, Jim Lee is revered by fans worldwide thanks to his hyper-dynamic artwork and innovative character and costume design.
Now, his work on Batman and Superman — not to mention his legion of WildStorm heroes including WildC.A.T.s, Divine Right and Deathblow — is celebrated in this beautiful hardback, which includes an exclusive interview with Jim Lee, a tour of his studio and hundreds of full-colour illustrations and pencils spanning his entire career!
Plus an all-new cover by Lee and an exclusive, all-new eight-page comic strip, written by Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes) with art by Lee!
# Hardcover: 296 pages
# Publisher: Titan Books (August 17, 2010)
DC Super Heroes Ultimate Pop Up Book Deluxe Limited EditionUm... no. Are you kidding? It's a pop-up book, not a hip, arty coffee table thing.
W/A) Matthew Reinhart Critically acclaimed pop-up engineer Matthew Reinhart celebrates the history, heroes, and villains of the DC Universe in this ultimate 3-D masterpiece! Bursting with over 25 impressive pop-ups, this deluxe format features a variety of unique novelty elements-including a light-up Bat-Signal, a cosmic Justice League of America battle scene, a twirling Lasso of Truth, and a transparent Invisible Jet! Starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and many more favorite DC characters, this momentous pop-up exploration releases just in time for DC Comics' 75th Anniversary! Signed and numbered by Matthew, this stunning special edition also features a cloth slipcase and an exclusive extra pop-up, making it an absolute must-have for die-hard DC Super Hero fans of all ages! Limited to 250 copies worldwide!
MSRP: $250.00
Estimated to ship in Oct-2010
DC Comics: The 75th Anniversary Poster Book [Paperback]
Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC's incredible archives—all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle. From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC's extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more.
On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan.
208 pages/ Quirk Books (September 15, 2010)
$40.00 US
DC Adventures RPG Hero's Handbook: Super-Hero Roleplaying in the DC Universe [Hardcover]
Join the never-ending battle for truth and justice in the world's greatest super-hero universe, using the world's greatest super-hero roleplaying game! The DC Adventures Hero's Handbook is a complete super-hero RPG, based on the award-winning Mutants & Masterminds system. Take on the roles of legendary DC heroes like Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman, or create your own! Get started right away with a wide selection of hero archetypes, or build from scratch using a comprehensive creation system. The Hero's Handbook provides everything you need for hours of adventure in the DC Universe, including all the rules of the game, an overview of the original comic-book setting, and details on major heroes and villains, complete with game information. It's all presented in gorgeous full-color, with art by some of DC's most famous illustrators. Experience super-hero adventure in the world that defined the genre: Become a hero of legend with the DC Adventures Hero's Handbook!
On sale August 31, 2010 • 256 pages, $39.95 US
Miss Martian
TEEN TITANS #87This damned book just keeps on trucking, eh?
Written by FELICIA D. HENDERSON
Co-feature written by REX OGLE
Art by JOSÉ LUÍS & MARIAH BENES
Co-feature art by TED NAIFEH
Cover by EDUARDO PANSICA
The conclusion to “The Hunt for Raven” has arrived! The quest has ended, but what damage has it dealt to the Teen Titans? Who is left standing, and who is ready to walk away?
In the co-feature, the time has come for the Coven of Three to make their final choice: take the wishes they’ve earned and run – or save the world and lose everything forever!
On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
TINY TITANS #32
Written by ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO
Art and cover by ART BALTAZAR
Enter the new kid at Sidekick City Elementary – Kalibak! Will he fit in? Will he join the Titans in the treehouse or hang out with the Fearsome Five on the playground? And what would Kalibak’s father, Lunch Lady Darkseid, say about all of this?
On sale SEPTEMBER 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
The Vile Menagerie
Despero
TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #3
Written by DAN JURGENS
Art and cover by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND
The Time Masters have been coming up short in their search for Batman throughout the time stream, so Rip Hunter reluctantly turns to some experts on the subject…the Linear Men are back!
Don’t miss this companion series to the “Return of Bruce Wayne” storyline running in BATMAN!
On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $3.99 US
Darkseid
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by KEITH GIFFEN and others
Cover by KEITH GIFFEN
The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this Deluxe Edition hardcover of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen’s timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Not only is THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES issues written by Levitz that have never before been collected in any format!
Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. Now, as their universe teeters on the edge of Armageddon, the Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. But as the Legion suffers defeat after defeat, they realize that salvation and victory rest in the hands of a mysterious baby that has aged into adulthood before their very eyes!
This is the perfect edition of the classic Levitz storyline that was decades ahead of its time and still stands as one of DC’s most enthralling superhero tales! Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #284-296 and ANNUAL #1.
On sale NOVEMBER 17 • 7.0625” x 10.875” • 416 pg, FC, $39.99 US
Gorilla Grodd
ACTION COMICS #893
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Co-feature written by NICK SPENCER
Art by PETE WOODS
Co-feature art by R.B. SILVA
Cover by DAVID FINCH & RICHARD FRIEND
Lex Luthor is a pro at breaking man’s laws, but when he leads a raid on one of Gorilla Grodd’s bases and breaks The Law of the Jungle – “Don’t Mess with Grodd” – can he make it out alive? Or will he become Grodd’s latest meal?
Plus, this issue kicks off an exciting new co-feature starring Jimmy Olsen by up-and-comers Nick Spencer (Existence 3.0, Morning Glories) and R.B. Silva (SECRET SIX)! Get ready for an entirely different look at Metropolis – courtesy of Superman’s pal!
On sale SEPTEMBER 29 • 40 pg, FC $3.99 US
Lobo
R.E.B.E.L.S #20
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN & SCOTT HANNA
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Lobo returns to his old teammates for the conclusion of “The Sons of Brainiac” arc! But can even the baddest bastich in the universe beat the brains and brawn of Brainiac? Will Lobo perform the first Brainiectomy – or will the Last Czarnian become just another of the villain’s lab subjects?
On sale SEPTEMBER 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
"Plus, that cover is boss, and book is still three bucks." That cover IS cool. And why's he unaffected by that fire? I suppose that's the kind of confidence a guy gets when he finally starts wearing pants.
ReplyDeleteI'm cautiously optimistic about J'onn's appearance in DC Legacies. (Hopefully no more retcons...)
And thankfully you can get a non-signed version of that pop-up book for $20 on Amazon. I might have to buy that now...
Ohhh....Lobo in R.E.B.E.L.S.? I'm looking forward to that. If they throw Animal Man in there along with Starfire and Adam Strange that could be a fun read.
R.E.B.E.L.S. took nearly a year to look like the team I wanted to read, and a properly utilized Lobo would please me much. Stealth's death still bums me out, though. I'm listening to the Lobo audiobook now, plus I did a write up of his first annual for DC Bloodlines, so I'm already bad Lobo'd out.
ReplyDeleteGreen Arrow and Martian Manhunter...Worlds Finest replacements. This Mauro fellow can eat it, BTW.
ReplyDeletePerez on the other hand, can play favorites all he wants, as it's awesome.
J'onn's part in World War Three IS pretty awesome, isn't it?
Lee does so little regular work these days, I don't even know.
Is Lobo getting a vile menagerie listing? I do think their first meeting in JLI is pretty fun.
I've long wanted Lobo in the VM, but held back, because it felt too much like my hand at play rather than a reflection of continuity. However, once I finish the audiobook, which involves Lobo taking a contract on J'Onn, I figure we're in.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I really ought to cover the GA/MM team-up from Brave and the Bold. My old write-up from the '90s was perfectly fine...
I forgot about that Lobo audiobook! Are you going to write that up as well? I might just buy the paperback (since it's a lot cheaper) for some summer reading.
ReplyDelete"You know, I really ought to cover the GA/MM team-up from Brave and the Bold." Go for it. I never knew they had teamed up before.
Do not-- I repeat-- DO NOT buy "Last Sons" in paperback. The audiobook is fun because it's like a radio play, but actually reading this tripe would be nauseating. It's a Lobo book guest-starring Superman and the Martian Manhunter. Feetal's Gizz is it ever awful!
ReplyDeleteDuly-noted. I'll find a way to listen to it. This is where my friend's Audible account comes in handy...
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