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HARDCOVERS

ABSOLUTE DARK KNIGHT HC

Written by Frank Miller

Art by Miller & Klaus Janson

Cover by Miller

Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition!

This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 30

512 pg, FC, $99.99 US

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PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8 HC

Written by Jack Cole

Art and cover by Cole

The Pliable Paladin returns for another round of body-bending action in THE PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8! Reprinting the Plastic Man stories from POLICE COMICS #72-77 and PLASTIC MAN #9-10 (1947-1948), this 204-page volume also includes an introduction by acclaimed writer and longtime Plastic Man fan Harvey Pekar.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 16

204 pg, FC, $49.99 US

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THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19 HC

Written by Will Eisner

Art and cover by Eisner

Reprinting the Spirit sections from July 3 to December 25, 1949, Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19, featuring the classic stories "Ye Olde Spirit of '76," "Death of Autumn Mews" and "Ten Minutes" as well as an introduction from Stephen Weiner, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 9

196 pg, FC, $49.99 US


TRADE PAPERBACKS

ROBIN: DAYS OF FIRE AND MADNESS TP

Written by Bill Willingham

Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens

It's all-out action in this trade collecting ROBIN #140-145! Robin enters a new world of danger when he's recruited by the mysterious Veteran to join his covert military group, and a greater threat emerges in Bludhaven when Darla Aquista is resurrected as the mystical Warlock's Daughter. Finally, an OMAC attack unleashes a deadly gang war.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 16

144 pg, FC, $12.99 US

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GREEN ARROW: HEADING INTO THE LIGHT TP

Written by Judd Winick

Cover by James Jean

Art by Tom Fowler, Jim Calafiore, Ron Garney, Paul Lee and others

Green Arrow deals with the lingering ramifications of IDENTITY CRISIS in this volume collecting GREEN ARROW #52 and #54-59, featuring a guest appearance by Zatanna! Plus, Black Lightning joins Green Arrow as the pair track the unpredictable Dr. Light. And will an onslaught of villains mean the end for Star City?

Advance-solicited; on sale August 9

160 pg, FC, $12.99 US

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GREEN LANTERN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP

Written by Dennis O'Neil, Alan Moore, Geoff Johns and others

Art by Martin Nodell, Irwin Hasen, Gil Kane, Neal Adams and others

Cover by Alex Ross

The greatest adventures of the Emerald Gladiator, collected in one volume! Thrill to the exploits of several Green Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN ('40s) #1; ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #89; GREEN LANTERN ('60s-70s) #1, 9, 87, 172; SUPERMAN #257, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #3, GREEN LANTERN ('90s) #3, 0; GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC #5; GREEN LANTERN GALLERY and GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 23

192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

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JUSTICE SOCIETY VOL. 1 TP

Written by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway

Art by Wallace Wood, Joe Staton, Ric Estrada, Keith Giffen and Bob Layton Cover by Brian Bolland

Collecting ALL-STAR COMICS #58-67, plus the origin of the JSA from DC SPECIAL #29! Witness the continuing adventures of The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Wildcat and the rest as they are joined by younger heroes Robin, Power Girl and Star-Spangled Kid!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 2

224 pg, FC, $14.99 US

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BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3: DUTY CALLS TP

Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres

Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty

Cover by Dave McCaig

A new volume collecting The Batman Strikes #11-14! The Dark Knight battles some of his most deadly foes, including Clayface, The Penguin, and the Joker in these edgy stories inspired by the hit series on Kids WB. With Alfred and Detective Ellen Yin backing him up, Batman can't lose!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 9

5" x 7.362"

104 pg, FC, $6.99 US

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BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 4: BEHIND THE SHADOWS TP

Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres

Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty

Cover by Dave McCaig

Collecting The Batman Strikes #17-21! The Joker threatens to unmask Batman's secret identity and Batgirl struggles to keep her alter-ego a secret from her father in these tales of double lives, inspired by the hit series on Kids WB!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 9

5" x 7.362"

104 pg, FC, $6.99 US


WILDSTORM/ABC/VERTIGO

THE AUTHORITY/LOBO: HOLIDAY HELL TP

Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant

Art by Simon Bisley and Henry Flint

Collected for the first time, Lobo's three forays into the exciting holiday season! The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, The Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell, and The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 2

160 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

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PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE TP

Written by Alan Moore

Art by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray

Cover by Williams & Jose Villarrubia

A softcover edition of the final PROMETHEA collection features issues #26-32, plus a poster insert showing issue #32 in all its glory! This is the story of the end of the world, with guest stars from around the America's Best globe! Retailers: Please consult the order form for a special order incentive offer on this title.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 16

200 pg, FC, $14.99 US

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DOOM PATROL: MUSCLEBOUND TP

Written by Grant Morrison

Art by Steve Yeowell, Jamie Hewlett, Mark Badger and others

Cover by Brian Bolland

A new chapter begins for the World's Strangest Heroes with MUSCLEBOUND, collecting issues #42-50 of the surreal series written by Grant Morrison. Revealing the secret origin of Flex Mentallo and the terrifying secret beneath the Pentagon, MUSCLEBOUND also features the subtle menace of the Beard Hunter and more!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 30

256 pg, FC, $19.99 US

MATURE READERS

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THE EXTERMINATORS: BUG BROTHERS TP

Written by Simon Oliver

Art by Tony Moore

Cover by Philip Bond

Collecting the first five issues of Vertigo's twisted new monthly series, THE EXTERMINATORS: BUG BROTHERS follows the dysfunctional adventures of exterminator Henry James and his freakish supporting cast as they take on the cruel chaos of nature in the dirty corners of Los Angeles - only to stumble upon a secret that could well reverse the positions of exterminator and pest! Written by Simon Oliver and illustrated by Eisner-nominated artist Tony Moore, this volume will make your skin crawl - in a good way!

"This book is about as fun as you can get when it comes to 'mature reading' in comics. Highly recommended." -Aintitcoolnews.com

Advance-solicited; on sale August 2

128 pg, FC, $9.99 US

MATURE READERS

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HELLBLAZER: STATIONS OF THE CROSS TP

Written by Mike Carey

- Art by Leonardo Manco, Chris Brunner, Marcelo Frusin and Steve Dillon

Cover by Tim Bradstreet

Collecting HELLBLAZER #194-200, STATIONS OF THE CROSS finds John Constantine in the aftermath of the near-apocalypse he unwittingly caused, alone and with no memory of his identity or history. But the Hellblazer still has his usual luck, and soon enough he's being hunted by man and demon alike -- and about to make the worst mistake of his long, blood-soaked life.

Advance-solicited; on sale August 23

192 pg, FC, $14.99 US

MATURE READERS