DC Comics Solicitations for May 2008

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

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #23

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

Stranded on the other side of tomorrow and adrift in the super subatomic world of the Genesis Bug, the Mighty Mite discovers a horrifying clue as to what his future holds. By saving the citizens of Ivy Town from the fate his missteps have lead them to, will The Atom inadvertently be the architect of his own greatest enemy?

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO #2

Writer: Harvey Pekar
Artists: Ty Templeton, David Lapham, Hunt Emerson, Dean Haspiel, Lora Innes and Jose Marzan, Greg Budgett and Gary Dumm, Josh Neufeld and Zachary Baldus
Cover: Darick Robertson

It's an American Splendor filled with personal growth for Harvey Pekar, as he learns to compromise with an artist, attends a town meeting, reaches a truce with his cat and learns new and interesting facts from the local barber, among other extraordinary tales of everyday existence. Featuring a heavy-hitting lineup of some of the top artists in comics.

On sale May 7 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK ONE HC

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: Brent Anderson
Cover: Alex Ross

Collecting the first eight chapters of the 16-part "Dark Age" saga, revealing the history of Astro City and shedding light on some of its greatest heroes! Book One, taking place in the early 1970s, follows two brothers—with one becoming a hero and another taking a far different path. Along the way, the long-standing secret tale of the Silver Agent and his fate is told at last, as the story shifts back to the 1950s and what made the Williams brothers turn out so differently.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US

BAT LASH #6

Writers: Peter Brandvold and Sergio Aragones
Artist: John Severin
Cover: Walter Simonson

Bat Lash's origin comes to a stunning conclusion! As Bat tracks Brubaker to Mexico, Dominique takes her fate into her own hands. Who will survive?

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #677

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

Continuing "Batman R.I.P," the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! As the life of Bruce Wayne takes an interesting turn with Jezebel Jet, the life of Batman falls into the ultimate downward spiral.

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 May 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #118

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

Misfit and Black Alice are kidnapped by denizens of the mysterious Dark Side Club... only to be find out they may have a deeper connection—just as they must battle each other for survival!

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #9

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

"Blue and Gold" continues as the Justice League International returns! In a desperate attempt to correct time, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle are forced to rebuild the team that defined them so long ago! But can what's left of the JLI stop Max Lord and save the world from his O.M.A.C.s?

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #13

Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: Jerry Ordway
Cover: Jerry Ordway and Bob Wiacek

Batman and Jay Garrick stand against an android samurai with a bad attitude!

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #26

Writer: Bruce Jones
Artist and Cover: Manual Garcia

"Chimera," by Bruce Jones (Hulk) and Manuel Garcia (Countdown) begins! Left for dead on a Middle East minefield, one soldier's only chance to survive is as a test subject of a dangerous-but-invaluable project run by the Black King. Both the King's wildest hopes and fears will be realized when the project takes a wrong turn, creating a fighter remarkably well-suited for supernatural battles!

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

COUNTDOWN PRESENTS: THE SEARCH FOR RAY PALMER TPB

Writers: Ron Marz, Sean McKeever, Brian Augustyn, Peter Johnson, Alan Burnett, Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti
Artists: Angel Unzuela, Jamal Igle, Greg Tocchini, Eric Battle, Kelley Jones, Travel Foreman, Kalman Andrasofszky, David Baldeon, David Hahn, Jeremy Haun, Saleem Crawford, Richard Friend, Ollie Nome, Trevor Scott, Rob Hunter, Jesse Delperdang, Derek Fridolfs, Paul Neary, Vincente Cifuentes, Jonathan Glapion, Lorenzo Ruggiero, Steve Bird, Rick Ketcham, Alvaro Lopez and Norm Rapmund
Colorists: Allen Passalaqua, John Kalisz, Rod Reis, Art Lyon, Pete Pantazis and Kanila Tripp
Letterers: John Hill, Steve Wands and Travis Lanham
Cover: Greg Tocchinni

Collecting the six specials that feature the exploits of the Challengers of the Beyond as they seek out Ray Palmer across the many worlds of the Multiverse!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US

CROSSING MIDNIGHT #19

Writer: Mike Carey
Artists: Jim Fern and Jose Villarrubia
Cover: J.H. Williams III

War. That's what the Haras' simple wish for a safely born child has led to. Now, with destruction at every turn, the last battle is between Kai, Toshi and Aratsu, but how many of their newfound allies will die before their conflict reaches its bloody conclusion?

On sale May 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS Final issue

DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #3

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

Raven's high school life is further explored as more tragedy hits the school grounds, and the power of the Medusa mask grows, but who is behind the emotion casting fade?

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE EXTERMINATORS #29

Writer: Simon Oliver
Artists: Tony Moore and John Lucas
Cover: Philip Bond

Part 2 of "Bug Brothers Forever." The eclipse of Saturn is coming fast, and that means the ancient bug god Kheperon is ready to return to Earth. That leaves the Bug-Bee crew no time to mourn a fallen comrade or repair their collapsed headquarters, because the reincarnated AJ is readying his hisser army for its final, apocalyptic assault.

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

THE FLASH: THE WILD WESTS HC

Writers: Mark Waid, John Rogers and Keith Champagne
Artists: Daniel Acuna, Freddie Williams II, Doug Braithwaite, Koi Turnbull and Art Thibert
Colorists: Daniel Acuna, Richard Horie, Tanya Horie and Alex Sinclair
Letterers: Pat Brosseau, Travis Lanham, Rob Clark and Jared Fletcher
Cover: Daniel Acuna

Wally West returns to active duty as the Flash - with the addition of his two children—in this amazing hardover collecting The Flash #231-237, guest-starring the Justice League! What's his dark, dark family secret—the one that's helping him keep the peace in Keystone? This volume also includes "The Fast Life," by Mark Waid, John Rogers and Doug Braithwaite—the compelling tale of the West family's life on a Flash-friendly alien world.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 30 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

THE JOKER: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TPB

Writers and Artists: Various
Cover: Alex Ross

Witness the Joker's greatest feats of criminal merriment and sordid crimes against the denizens of Gotham in stories from Batman #1, 66, 73, 110, 321, and 613, Detective Comics #332, 475, 613, Batman Black And White Vol. 2, Batman: The Long Halloween #4 and Batman Adventures Annual #1!

Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #16

Writers: Geoff Johns and Alex Ross
Artist and Variant Cover: Dale Eaglesham
Cover: Alex Ross

The beginning of the end of the ever-growing Justice Society starts with a new storyline! In the first chapter of "Gog," meet Earth's future savior—the one, true Gog—as he offers the Justice Society of America something many of the members can't refuse. But the controversial goodwill threatens to splinter the team, and it's up to Alan, Jay and Wildcat to hold it together.

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale May 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

LOONEY TUNES #162

Writers: Sholly Fisch and Frank Strom
Artists: Neal Sternecky, Pablo Zamboni, David Alvarez, Horacio Ottolini and Mike DeCarlo
Cover: Scott Gross

Daffy and Porky are TV journalists, getting back to nature. But nature intends to get really up close with them!

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

METAL MEN #8

Writer: Duncan Rouleau
Artist and Cover: Duncan Rouleau

It's the incredible pulse pounding climax to the 8-issue miniseries as the mysterious alchemist known only as the Nameless makes his strongest bid yet to twist the Metal Men's technological souls to his will! Can Magnus and his Metal Men resist? Or are America's favorite knights of tomorrow to be reforged into the death-dealing machines of Earth's destruction?

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

METAMORPHO: YEAR ONE TPB

Writer: Dan Jurgens
Artists: Dan Jurgens and Jesse Delperdang
Cover: Kevin Nowlan

Collecting the 6-issue miniseries that shed light on the origin of the Outsiders' resident shape-shifter! Adventurer Rex Mason's latest quest leads him to Egypt to recover the mysterious Orb of Ra, not realizing his life will be forever changed. What other surprises are in store?

Advance-solicited; on sale June 11 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

NUMBER OF THE BEAST #3-4

Writer: Scott Beatty
Artists: Chris Sprouse and Karl Story
Covers: Darick Robertson

The End of Days has come to the WildStorm Universe, as the Paladins fight for their city's very existence against the coming destruction. But when the riders of the Apocalypse appear—is the end truly at hand? And what role does the newly returned hero from WildStorm's past play in the bigger picture: will he be their savior or their doom?

Issue #3 on sale May 14; issue #4 on sale May 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SALVATION RUN #7

Writer: Matthew Sturges
Artists and Cover: Sean Chen and Walden Wong
Variant Cover: Neal Adams

The unforgettable conclusion to the ultimate game of survival between the DCU's villains! Who will live? Who will die? Will anybody make it home? Retailers please note: For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered, featuring a cover by Chen & Wong, you may order 1 copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Neal Adams. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details.

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 3 TPB

Writers: Gardner Fox, John Broome and Mike Friedrich
Artists: Carmine Infantino, Sheldon Moldoff, Gil Kane and others
Cover: Irv Novick

Over 500 pages of classic Batman adventures, from the pages of Detective Comics #359-375, Batman #189-192, 194-197, and 199-201!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE FLASH VOL. 2 TPB

Writers: John Broome and Gardner Fox
Artists: Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson
Cover: Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson

More than 500 pages of high-speed adventure, collected from the pages of The Flash #120 - The Flash #140!

Advance-solicited; on sale June 18 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SUPERMAN #676

Writer: Keith Champagne
Artists: Rick Leonardi and Dan Green
Cover: Alex Ross

Superman embarks on a journey with a dying man who has been in the background of the Man Of Steel's life from the very beginning. As they search for answers to the strange riddle of the man's life, they also find themselves ambushed by... The Parasite!

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN: CAMELOT FALLS VOL. 1 TPB

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artists: Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino

A softcover edition of the hardcover collecting Superman #654-658! The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan!

Advance-solicited; on sale June 18 128 pg, FC, $12.99 US

TANGENT COMICS VOL. 3 TPB

Writers: Mark Millar, Peter David, Ron Marz, Dan Jurgens and others
Artists: Darryl Banks, J.H. Williams III, Ryan Sook and others
Cover: Dan Jurgens

Collecting more of DC's Tangent titles, including Tangent Comics: Superman, Wonder Woman, Joker's Wild, JLA, Tales of the Green Lantern, Powergirl, Nightwing Nightforce and Trials of the Flash!

Advance-solicited; on sale June 25 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

TANGENT: SUPERMAN'S REIGN #3

Writers: Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz
Artists: Joe Benitez and Victor Llamas
Cover: Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino

Ever since the Tangent Superman rebuilt the world's power structure, the super-secret agency known as Nightwing has been biding their time, waiting to strike back. Now that the DCU's Green Lantern and Flash have joined the Tangent Green Lantern and Flash, the stage has been set for Nightwing's return!

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS: TITANS OF TOMORROW TPB

Writers: Geoff Johns, Sean McKeever, Marv Wolfman and Todd Dezago
Artists: Ale Garza, Randy Green, Mike McKone, George Pérez and others
Cover: Mike McKone

The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time in this story collecting Teen Titans #50-54, and they've already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop—or contribute to!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 144 pg, FC, $14.99

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #7

Writer: Walter Simonson
Artists: Ludo Lullabi and Sandra Hope
Cover: Samwise Didier
Variant Cover: Ludo Lullabi

During a sea voyage to Menethil Harbor, Lo'Gosh is attacked by the naga, led by a powerful female siren. Further secrets of Lo'Gosh's past are revealed and Valeera proves far more powerful—and more vulnerable—than any, but Broll, had suspected.

Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Blizzard Art Director Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details.

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT VOL. 1 HC

Writer: Walter Simonson
Artists: Ludo Lullabi and Sandra Hope
Cover: Samwise Didier

Collecting World of Warcraft #0-7, based on the world's most popular massively multiplayer videogame, written by comics legend Walter Simonson!

A human is found unconscious on the shores of Kalimdor, with no memory of who he is or how he arrived there. Enslaved by the Orc Shaman Rehgar Earthfury, this man must fight for survival against members of both the Alliance and the Horde, striking uneasy relationships with other races in his quest to find the secrets of his past!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 23 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Y: THE LAST MAN VOL. 10: WHYS AND WHEREFORES TPB

Writer: Brian K. Vaughan
Artists: Pia Guerra and Jose Marzan Jr.
Colorists: Zylonol Studio and Lee Loughridge
Letterer: Clem Robins
Cover: Massimo Carnevale

Yorick Brown's long journey through an Earth populated only by women comes to a dramatic, unexpected conclusion in this final volume, collecting issues #55-60 of the critically acclaimed series.

Advance-solicited; in stores June 18 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US