DC Comics Solicitations for July 2008

Here is a look at DC Comics' assortment of comics related to Futureal Studio for July 2008. This listing is offered to inform our visitors of the current whereabouts of our associates.

THE ALCOHOLIC HC

Writer: Jonathan Ames
Artist and Cover: Dean Haspiel

Jonathan A. is a boozed-up, coked-out, sexually confused, hopelessly romantic and, of course, entirely fictional novelist who bears only a coincidental resemblance to real-life writer Jonathan Ames, critically acclaimed author of Wake Up, Sir!, The Extra Man and What’s Not to Love?

For the fictional Jonathan, writing and drinking come easy. The hard parts of life are love and hope. From a touching relationship between Jonathan and his aging great aunt, to an inebriated evening with an amorous, octogenarian dwarf, to the devastating aftermath of 9/11, Ames’s first original graphic novel, with gritty, poignant art by Dean Haspiel (The Quitter), tells a story at once hilarious, excruciating, bizarre and universal, about how our lives fall to pieces and the enduring human struggle to put things back together again.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 17 136 pg, B&W, $19.99 US MATURE READERS

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #25

Writer: Rick Remender
Artists: Pat Olliffe and John Stanisci
Cover: Jose Ladrönn

Out of place, out of time and out of hope, Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi face the Worm-Man from the sub-atomic prison world of Lady Chronos! Will Ryan make the ultimate sacrifice so Ray and the rest of Ivy Town can live to see another day? FINAL ISSUE

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO #4

Writer: Harvey Pekar
Artists: Darick Robertson, Ty Templeton, Dean Haspiel, Rick Geary and Gary Dumm
Cover: Dean Haspiel

Vertigo’s second season of Harvey Pekar’s continuing American classic concludes as Harvey leads readers through a typical day in his life. Taxes, auto repairs, housecleaning and of course, naps are all part of this everyday adventure. Featuring art by fan-favorite Darick Roberston (Transmetropolitan, The Boys) and others.

On sale July 2 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

AMERICA’S BEST COMICS PRIMER TPB

Writers: Alan Moore and Steve Moore
Artists: Chris Sprouse, J.H. Williams III, Gene Ha, Jim Baikie, Melinda Gebbie, Rick Veitch, Kevin Nowlan, Art Adams, Jaime Hernandez, Paul Rivoche, Alan Weiss, Al Gordon, Mick Gray and Zander Cannon
Colorists: Tad Ehrilch, Digital Chameleon, WIldstorm FX, David Baron, Giulia Brusco and Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer: Todd Klein
Cover: Chris Sprouse and Karl Story

A special trade paperback priced at just $4.99! Featuring the writing talents of Alan Moore, this volume collects Tom Strong #1, Promethea #1, Top 10 #1, Tomorrow Stories #1 and Tom Strong's Terrific Tales #1, with tales of Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, First American, Jonni Future, Cobweb and Splash Brannigan.

Advance-solicited, on sale August 20 168 pg, FC, $4.99 US

BATMAN #679

Writer: Grant Morrison
Artists: Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Tony Daniel

“Batman R.I.P.”—Part 4! Robin and Damian team up—yes, you read that right—to search for the missing Batman. Meanwhile, the Club of Villains—The Hunchback, Pierrot Lunaire, King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, Scorpiana and El Sombrero—rampage through Gotham City! This incredible fourth chapter of “Batman R.I.P.” ends with the surprising return of a character you never thought you’d see again!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN: THE BLACK GLOVE HC

Writer: Grant Morrison
Artists: J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea, Jonathan Glapion and Mark Irwin
Colorists: Dave Stewart and Guy Major
Letterers: Ken Lopez, John Hill, Rob Leigh, Randy Gentile, Steve Wands and Travis Lanham
Cover: J.H. Williams III

Writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Final Crisis) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer in this volume collecting Batman #667-669 and 672-675. Then, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents’ killer.

Advance-solicited; on September 3 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #120

Writer: Tony Bedard
Artists: Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood
Cover: Stéphane Roux

Oracle’s having a hard time explaining why she has moved so near Black Canary’s homebase—especially when the rest of the Birds find out that Barbara’s been employing a mysterious new operative: the enigmatic Infinity!

On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #1,000,000

Writers: Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz
Artists and Cover: Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund

Meet the greatest time-traveling hero of the year 1,000,000 A.D.—PETER PLATINUM! Lost in time, Booster Gold is confronted by a hero a million times more self-involved than himself. But if Booster does find his way back to the present, Batman will be waiting for him.

On sale July 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #28

Writer: Bruce Jones
Artist and Cover: Manuel Garcia

Checkmate struggles to contain a growing environmental disaster, and the Black King faces upheaval in his own ranks over it—even as the King’s secret weapon, Chimera, is exposed to the memory of his previous life!

On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: LORD HAVOK AND THE EXTREMISTS TPB

Writer: Frank Tieri
Artists: Liam Sharp, Rob Hunter. Mark Robinson and others
Cover: Liam Sharp

Spinning out of Countdown to Final Crisis, this title collects the complete miseries by Frank Tieri and Liam Sharp. Discover why Lord Havok and his deadly team are so important to the future of the DCU—and how the fate of the multiverse lies in their hands.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #5

Writer: Marv Wolfman
Artists and Cover: Damion Scott and Robert Campanella

In the final issue of Raven’s solo adventure, the Medusa Mask grows more powerful. Can Raven save her schoolmates and herself as well?

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DR. FATE: COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY TPB

Writers: Steve Gerber and others
Artists: Justiniano, Walden Wong and others
Cover: Justiniano

The Dr. Fate story from Countdown to Mystery #1-8 is collected in this sequel to the hit miniseries Day of Vengeance. The new Dr. Fate must master his strange new powers in time to battle the dread Devourer of Souls!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US

GOTHAM CENTRAL VOL. 1: IN THE LINE OF FIRE HC

Writers: Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka
Artist and Cover: Michael Lark

The first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series is collected in hardcover for the first time! Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America) and Greg Rucka (Detective Comics, 52), this series pitted the detectives of Gotham City’s Special Crimes Unit against the city’s greatest villains—in the shadow of Batman himself.

Advance-solicited; on September 3 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: THE WEDDING ALBUM HC

Writer: Judd Winick
Artists: Cliff Chiang, Amanda Conner and André Coehlo
Colorists: Paul Mounts, Patricia Mulvihill and David Baron
Letterers: Ken Lopez and Pat Brosseau
Cover: Cliff Chiang

Green Arrow and Black Canary are ready to exchange vows—but can they make it down the aisle alive? This new hardcover collects the GA/BC Wedding Special and the first five issues of the happy couple’s hot new series, and guest-stars the Justice League of America.

Advance-solicited; on September 24 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US

HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS—THE KNOWLEDGE #1

Writer: Simon Oliver
Artist: Goran Sudzuka
Cover: Glenn Fabry

Cab driver Francis “Chas” Chandler leads an unremarkable existence. His greatest moments have come tagging along with John Constantine— as a chauffeur. His home life is nothing special, and his beloved London is becoming a soulless metropolis. In middle age, Chas is stuck in a rut.
But Chas is a master of “The Knowledge,” the elaborate system of routes and landmarks which every London cabbie must memorize. Until now, The Knowledge has been just a tool for Chas. But now, he’s about to discover a more sinister significance of The Knowledge.

An ominous entity from London’s grim history has reemerged, and only someone with The Knowledge can stop it. Is Chas up to the task, on his own?

From the feverish mind of Simon Oliver (The Exterminators, Gen 13) with lush artwork by Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man, Lady Constantine), The Knowledge is Chas’s chance to make his own mark on the dark universe of Hellblazer.

Retailers: Please see this month’s Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive on this issue.

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL #1

Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Jerry Ordway
Cover: Alex Ross

“Welcome to Earth-2!” Power Girl has made a life for herself on our world, as a member and chairwoman of the Justice Society of America and as a hero in her own right.

But she’s never stopped dreaming of one day returning to her Earth—the parallel world where the members of the Justice Society were the only heroes. Where her best friend was Helena Wayne, the daughter of Batman. And where evil was a little easier to fight... wasn’t it? As her greatest wish comes true, Power Girl’s about to find herself back on Earth-2, surrounded by friends she thought she’d lost forever.

On sale July 30 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

MANHUNTER #32

Writer: Marc Andreyko
Artist: Michael Gaydos
Cover: Liam Sharp

Drawn deeper into the politics of a missing-persons mystery, Manhunter calls on local heroes—and even villains—to navigate the twilight world of the U.S.-Mexican border, invoking the wrath of Director Bones and the DEO!

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MIDNIGHTER VOL. 2: ANTHEM TPB

Writer: Keith Giffen
Artists: Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Darick Robertson and Jon Landry
Cover: Chris Sprouse and Karl Story

Collecting issues #7 and 10-15 of the acclaimed series! The Midnighter discovers who he was before he became the Midnighter and attempts to reconnect with his roots in a small middle American town that’s been taken over by an international force of mercenaries.

On sale August 13 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE ATOM VOL. 2 TPB

Writers: Gardner Fox, Dennis O’Neil and others
Artists: Gil Kane, Sid Greene, Murphy Anderson, Dick Dillin and others
Cover: Gil Kane

Collecting The Atom #18-38 and stories from The Atom and Hawkman #39-45!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 13, 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

THE SPIRIT VOL. 2 HC

Writers: Darwyn Cooke, Walter Simonson, Gail Simone, Jimmy Palmiotti and others
Artists: Darwyn Cooke, J. Bone, Chris Sprouse, Jordi Bernet, Eduardo Risso and others
Cover: Darwyn Cooke

The second volume of Darwyn Cooke’s Eisner Award-winning new Spirit tales collects issues #7-13 of the ongoing series, and includes short stories by some of comics’ biggest names!

Advance-solicited; on September 10 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SUICIDE SQUAD: FROM THE ASHES TPB

Writer: John Ostander
Artists: Javier Pina, Robin Riggs and Jesus Saiz
Cover: John K. Snyder III

The Suicide Squad makes its triumphant return in this new volume collecting the recent miniseries. But how did team leader Rick Flag Jr. survive a ground-zero nuclear blast and return from the dead?

Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERGIRL #31

Writer: Kelley Puckett
Artists: Drew Johnson and Ray Snyder
Cover: Stéphane Roux

Following her startling decision last issue, where does Supergirl go from here? Her relationship with Superman is shattered, and for the first time in her young life, Supergirl finds herself truly alone. But with a new day comes a new threat and a new ally—enter: Empress, last seen in Young Justice!

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL: BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL TPB

Writers: Kelly Puckett, Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns and Fabian Nicieza
Artists: Drew Johnson, Renato Guedes, Ray Snyder and others
Cover: Adam Kubert

Supergirl’s life takes a turn for the worse in this volume collecting Supergirl #23-27 and a story from Action Comics #850. When Kara is confronted by a ghost from Krypton, what revelations from her past will come to light?

Advance-solicited; on August 6 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US

SUPERMAN #678

Writer: James Robinson
Artists: Renato Guedes and Jose Wilson Magalhaés
Cover: Alex Ross

James Robinson’s run on Superman continues as the battle for Metropolis between Superman and the long-vanished Atlas rages on. It's full-scale war, mano a mano, in the streets of the city.

Plus: the secret of where Atlas has been and how he ended up in the modern age is revealed! And if that weren't enough, who is the shadowy figure pulling the titan's strings?

On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: KRYPTONITE HC

Writer: Darwyn Cooke
Artist: Tim Sale
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Letterers: Richard Starkings and Jared Fletcher
Cover: Tim Sale

The amazing story from Superman Confidential #1-5 and 11 by Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) and Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween, Heroes) is collected in hardcover. While Superman attempts to survive his first encounter with Kryptonite, will Lois Lane fall prey to a mysterious stranger?

Advance-solicited; on September 10 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

TANGENT COMICS: SUPERMAN’S REIGN #5

Writers: Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz
Artists: Jamal Igle and Robin Riggs
Cover: Brad Walker and Livesay

A hero falls! Now, the remaining forces for good from both the Tangent and DCU Earths are forced to go deeper underground. Also, the secret power behind the Tangent Superman’s throne is revealed!

On sale July 16 5 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TESTAMENT VOL. 4: EXODUS TPB

Writer: Douglas Rushkoff
Artists: Liam Sharp, Peter Gross and others
Cover: Liam Sharp

Collecting issues #17-22 of Douglas Rushkoff’s acclaimed series! In this final Testament volume, Jake, now the leader of the temple, prepares the resistance to escape the bondage of Pierre Fallow.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

TRINITY #5-9

Writers: Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Artists: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Mike Norton and Jerry Ordway, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher, and Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
Covers on issues #5-6: Carlos Pacheco
Covers on issues #7-9: Andy Kubert

In month two of Trinity, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman—alongside their Justice League teammates—cross paths with the mysterious Konvikt and learn more about their fated connection within the DC Universe!

This month’s co-features focus on Hawkman, Gangbuster, John Stewart and the intriguing new psychic known as Tarot!

Issue #5 on sale July 2; issue #6 on sale July 9; issue #7 on sale July 16; issue #8 on sale July 23; issue #9 on sale 30 Each 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN: THE CIRCLE HC

Writer: Gail Simone
Artists: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Bernard Chang, Ron Randall and Jon Holdridge
Colorists: Lee Loughridge, Alex Sinclair, Pete Pantazis and I.L.L.
Letterers: Travis Lanham, John Hill and Rob Leigh
Cover: Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

What is the deadly secret of the mysterious Circle? Wonder Woman will find out in this new hardcover collecting issues #14-19 of her hit series. Also in this volume, the reformed Secret Society of Super-Villains invades Paradise Island, led by Captain Nazi!

Advance-solicited; on September 17 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #9

Writer: Walter Simonson
Artists: Jon Landry and Jerome K. Moore
Cover: Samwise Didier
Variant Cover: Ludo Lullabi

Lo’Gosh, Valeera, Broll, and Thargas make their way to Ironforge via a circuitous route through the Wetlands. And back in Stormwind, Prince Anduin suspects all is not as it seems with his father, King Varian. Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi.

On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US