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BIRDS OF PREY #96
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Paulo Siqueira & Robin Riggs
Cover by Jerry Ordway
Part 1 of the new story arc "Headhunting!" Black Alice returns
and finds herself in a struggle between good and evil. The Birds
of Prey want to make sure she uses her powers over magic for
good, but mysterious enemies want to make sure she doesn't!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLOOD OF THE DEMON #17
Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer
Art by Byrne & Dan Green
Cover by Byrne
What will be the fate of Etrigan? The long skein is unwound in
this final issue extravaganza!
On sale July 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o Final Issue

THE BLUE BEETLE #5
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art and cover by Duncan Rouleau
Does the Scarab's new owner have a little of that old black
magic? The Phantom Stranger wants to know!
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #4
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Jesus Saiz
Cover by Lee Bermejo
A Kobra traitor is revealed and an international metahuman battle
joined as "The Game of Kings" concludes!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #2
Written by Danny Bilson & Paul DeMeo
Art and cover by Ken Lashley
The Flash's closest friends and allies aren't on his side
anymore. One feels lied to .another is hiding a dangerous family
secret .and another is about to steal his thunder by making a
play to be Keystone's hero!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #27
Written by Stuart Moore
Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze
While Firehawk battles the psychotic Pupil and his army of cyborg
Dollies, Jason Rusch searches frantically to learn the fate of
Professor Stein - Jason's partner as Firestorm! Plus, more on the
mysterious girl called Gehenna!
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW #64
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Zombies attack! Green Arrow and Brick uncover what's been causing
the citizens of Star City to turn into rabid creatures.but is it
too late to save them? Meanwhile, a forgotten friend pays Mayor
Queen a visit.
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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 o 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US

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 o 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #14
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Part 1 of the shocking new story arc "Wanted: Hal Jordan!" On the
run from a legion of intergalactic bounty hunters and the new
Global Guardians, Green Lantern is on the path to discovering who
put a price on his head and the shocking reason why. Meanwhile,
John Stewart's undercover role is compromised, and Alan Scott
makes a decision on what to do about the renegade Green Lantern:
Hal Jordan.
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #2
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
As one Lantern falls, Guy Gardner and his partner seek to unravel
the mystery behind his sudden death. Meanwhile, across the
galaxy, another Lantern struggles with demons of his own.
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HAWKGIRL #54
Written by Walter Simonson
Art and cover by Howard Chaykin
Beaten and bruised from her fight with Khimaera, Hawkgirl is
caught by surprise when a friend from her past makes an
unexpected appearance. Could it be the return of Hawkman?
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ION #4
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Greg Tocchini & Jay Leisten
Cover by Kalman Andraszofsky
An astonishing issue guest-starring Green Lantern! His power
seemingly out of control, Kyle Rayner has retreated from the
universe. But when Hal Jordan arrives with questions, the result
is a battle royal that will reveal just how powerful Kyle has
truly become!
On sale July 19 o 4 of 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #9
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art and cover by Tony DeZuniga
Classic Jonah Hex artist Tony DeZuniga returns to the character
he helped define! Haunted by the accidental death of a young
girl, Jonah Hex returns each year to place flowers on her grave.
And each year a killer tries to avenge the young girl's death -
by murdering Jonah Hex!
On sale July 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JLA CLASSIFIED #25
Written by Steve Englehart
Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer
Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway
The conclusion of the lost adventure of the Detroit League! The
fate of the JLA hangs in the balance as Gypsy gets a glimpse of
what the future holds for her newfound partners while saving
Aquaman from certain death! Events in this story lead directly
into JSA CLASSIFIED #14!
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #0
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes, George Perez, Jim Lee, J.H. Williams, Gene Ha,
Dick Giordano, Eric Wright, Tony Harris, Kevin Maguire, Dan
Jurgens, Howard Porter, Luke McDonnell, Rags Morales, Ethan Van
Sciver and Phil Jimenez
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by J. Scott Campbell
The most anticipated book of the year is finally here! Best-
selling author Brad Meltzer broke the JLA down in the top-
selling, critically acclaimed Identity Crisis - and now he puts
all the pieces back together again!
Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The core heroes of the DCU are
back - but after Infinite CrisiS, where do they stand with each
other? Here's the definitive answer, brought to you with the
brilliant art of Ed Benes, George Perez, Jim Lee, J.H. Williams,
Gene Ha, Dick Giordano, Eric Wright, Tony Harris, Kevin Maguire,
Dan Jurgens, Howard Porter, Luke McDonnell, Rags Morales, Ethan
Van Sciver, Phil Jimenez and others.
Join us for this historic and unforgettable new beginning of the
Justice League of America as we look at the past, present and
future of the World's Greatest Super Heroes!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Eddie Berganza

JSA #87
Written by Paul Levitz
Art by Rags Morales, Jerry Ordway and Luke Ross
Cover by George P‚rez
Everything comes together in this shocking final issue that paves
the way for the next chapter in the adventures of the world's
first superteam! The JSA's violent final battle against the
Gentleman Ghost pits them against a vicious army of evil dead
that may spell the end for the team - and their home - as we know
it!
On sale July 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US o Final Issue

JSA CLASSIFIED #14
Written by Steve Englehart
Art by Tom Derenick & Mark Farmer
Cover by Mike Zeck & Jerry Ordway
Continuing the events of JLA CLASSIFIED #25, we catch up with
Amos Fortune as he teams up with the Gambler! Their first game:
kidnapping Wildcat. It's up to Star Girl to rescue him, with some
help from Gypsy and Vixen!
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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 o 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US

THE NEXT #1
Written by Tad Williams
Art and cover by Dietrich Smith & Walden Wong
Acclaimed fantasy novelist Tad Williams (Tailchaser's Song,
Shadowmarch) takes the DCU to the next level in a miniseries
featuring art by Dietrich Smith (AQUAMAN, OUTSIDERS) & Walden
Wong (DAY OF VENGEANCE)! Meet "The Next," a group of super-
powered individuals who bring chaos - and a new super-villain -
with them when they cross over from another dimension!
On sale July 12 o 1 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey
Cavalieri

OMAC #1
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
From the pages of THE OMAC PROJECT and INFINITE CRISIS comes
OMAC, the One Man Army Corps - a new series written by Bruce
Jones (MAN-BAT, WARLORD) with art by Renato Guedes (ACTION
COMICS)! When last we saw them in the INFINITE CRISIS: THE OMAC
PROJECT SPECIAL, the army of OMACS was defeated, and Brother Eye
was destroyed.
Now, a new OMAC arises, but who is it? More important, who's
controlling this unstoppable killing machine?
On sale July 6 o 1 of 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Matt
Idelson

MANHUNTER #24
Written by Marc Andreyko
Art by Javier Pina & Fernando Blanco
Cover by Jesus Saiz
Manhunter and Dr. Psycho throw down! Will the VILLAINS UNITED
mastermind break her - or make her trophy wall?
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

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 o 204 pg, FC, $49.99 US

SECRET SIX #3
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Brad Walker & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Karl Kerschl
The Six learn who has been hiring assassins to take them out,
while tensions flare among the group!
On sale July 26 o 3 of 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

OUTSIDERS #38
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Pop Mhan & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel Acu¤a
Featuring guest art by Pop Mhan (BATGIRL)! The team hits hard
against Mallah and the Brain - only to find themselves
outnumbered!
On sale July 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #20
Written by Mark Waid & Tony Bedard
Art by Barry Kitson, Adam DeKraker & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
Brainiac wants to bring Dream Girl back from the dead. and only
the memories of a deadly enemy can help!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SHADOWPACT #3
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Willingham & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Willingham
The showdown between the Shadowpact and the Pentacle! This is a
must-read issue for DAY OF VENGEANCE fans!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WARLORD #6
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover by Bart Sears
Aleya and Terry hope to be reunited with Travis Morgan somewhere
in Skartaris.but instead they encounter the worst possible
individual they could ever meet!
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS #38
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Tony Daniel & Kevin Conrad
Cover by Daniels
The new story arc "Titans Around the World" begins as the Teen
Titans journey into the heart of Russia to meet its greatest
super-hero: Red Star! On a quest to locate a former member, the
Titans head to Moscow to learn how Red Star has rebuilt his life
following Superboy-Prime's rampage and where they can find their
lost friend and ally Raven!
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #2
Written by Allan Heinberg
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
The shocks continue as Wonder Girl confronts the all-new Wonder
Woman, challenging the position she's assumed in the DCU. But
their battle of wills is cut short when the titanic Giganta
arrives on the scene, taking New York City hostage and forcing
Wonder Woman to make a decision that could end her new career
before it's even begun.
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Daniel Acu¤a
This ain't your father's Freedom Fighters! Meet the all-new
Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray - members of the
government task force known as SHADE - in a new 8-issue
miniseries based on concepts by Grant Morrison, written by the
acclaimed team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex,
Crisis Aftermath: Battle For Bl?dhaven) and featuring the art of
rising superstar Daniel Acu¤a (JLA and Outsiders covers)!
These Freedom Fighters are the country's first line of defense
against super-powered threats and terrorists. But when the
government has become corrupt, how far will they have to go to
protect the country? And what of Uncle Sam? Has the embodiment of
the spirit of America really been forced underground?
On sale July 19 o 1 of 8 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Tom
Palmer Jr.

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #23
Written by J. Torres
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
Batman's having a very, very rough night. It's bad enough Man-Bat
is running riot through the skies of Gotham City - it's worse
when Batgirl is attached to the flying monster!
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #23
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Leigh Gallagher & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Ty Templeton
The Royal Flush Gang has shuffled into a Star City bank and
decked security. But is escape in the cards when Superman, Batman
and company join the game? It's a full house of pain in "Heroes!"
On sale July 6 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

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 o 5" x 7.362" o 104 pg, FC,
$6.99 US

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 o 5" x 7.362" o 104 pg, FC,
$6.99 US

BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 1: CRIME TIME TP
Written by Bill Matheny
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3, this volume
collects the first five issues of the hit series based on the
Kids' WB show!
On sale July 6 o 5" x 7.362" o 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US o Relist

BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 2: IN DARKEST KNIGHT TP
Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Jeff Matsuda
Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3, this volume
collects issues #6-10 of the series based on the hit Kids' WB
show!
On sale July 6 o 5" x 7.362" o 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US o Relist

TEEN TITANS GO #33
Written by J. Torres
Art by Mike Norton & Lary Stucker
Cover by Sean Galloway
Batter up! The Teen Titans go up against a collection of their
wildest foes for a good old-fashioned game of baseball.but the
stakes in this game include the lives of everyone in Jump City!
This is definitely one of the strangest sports stories you'll
read this year!
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #3
Written by Tom Warburton, Robbie Busch and Alain Matz
Art by Matt Peters, Robert Smith and Matt Jenkins
Cover by Dan Davis
Another action-packed issue featuring Megas XLR, Samurai Jack and
Codename Kids Next Door!
On sale July 12 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #23
Written by Amy Rogers, Sholly Fisch and Jim Alexander
Art by Cindy Morrow, Gary Fields, Dan Day and Mike DeCarlo
Cover by Robert Pope
Watch out, Powerpuff Girls! Moving to the Block Party wasn't
enough to avoid the Micro-Puffs! Plus, Billy once again learns no
good can come from scrounging around Grim's forbidden trunk of
magical items.
On sale July 26 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

PRINCESS NATASHA #2
Written by Leila Strachan
Art and cover by Christopher Cook & Al Nickerson
Natasha continues her adventures, this time as an undercover
cheerleader!
On sale July 19 o 2 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #110
Written by Scott Cunningham, Vito Delsante, and Darryl Taylor
Kravitz
Art by Scott Jeralds and Scott Neely
Cover by Robert Pope & Scott McRae
Lance Pureheart, "Monster Hunter," has come to save a small town
from their monster problem! It's up to Mystery, Inc. to find out
who the monster really is! Then the team heads to the big city
where they investigate a high-rise's haunted Thirteenth Floor -
and you won't believe what they find!
On sale July 19 o 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

ELFQUEST: THE DISCOVERY #4
Written by Richard Pini
Art and cover by Wendy Pini
The miniseries conclusion! Chief versus chief. Father versus son.
The Wolfriders are helpless as WaveDancer Snakeskin duels with
his own sire to free Cutter and regain leadership of his own
clan. But there's far more at stake than anyone realizes when
nature itself strikes back!
On sale July 12 o 4 of 4 o 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCEROR #4
Written by Michael Moorcock
Art and cover by Walter Simonson
The thrilling series conclusion offers a look at the tumultuous
and tragic events that lead up to the world of the Prince of
Melnibon‚ we've come to know! Don't miss this stunning
revelation, insight into Elric's past!
On sale July 6 o Prestige Format o4 of 4 o 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US

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 o 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US

THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 18 HC
Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Eisner
Reoffered to coincide with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19, this
volume reprints Spirit sections from January 2 to June 26, 1949.
Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest
periods in the classic stories "Thorne Strand and the Spirit,"
"Visitor" and "Satin." Plus, this volume includes an introduction
by Eisner's former editor at Kitchen Sink Press, Catherine
Garnier.
On sale July 6 o 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US o Relist

THE EMPTY EMPIRE VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Naoe Kita
CMX. Jump in at the beginning of this 7-volume science-fiction
shojo series from creator Naoe Kita! Long ago, the Emperor
possessed great mystical powers. Now, a young boy wonders if he
will have them as well.
With no memories and only a rose-shaped scar on his forehead as a
clue, he ponders his legacy while on the run with the girl who
rescued him from a group of armed warriors. She takes him to a
scientist who identifies Rose as the Emperor's clone and believes
that this young boy must assume the mantle of leadership. But
opposing forces with their own agenda have created another clone
from the Emperor's DNA.and now the struggle for power begins!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 30 o 5" x 7.375" o 192 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

OMUKAE DESU VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Meca Tanaka
CMX. You've heard of those who can "see dead people." But what if
you could see dead people and a guy in a giant bunny suit trying
to get them to the other side?  Madoka is a high school student
who is recruited by Nabeshima - the guy in the bunny suit - to
work for the GSG (Gokuraku So Gei, a transportation service to
heaven). Nabeshima is just way too busy, and since Madoka seems
to have the power to see lost souls, he's recruited to help
lighten the workload. Madoka is given the job of transporting
wandering souls to the afterlife - on motorcycle! But many of the
dead are reluctant to leave this world, feeling they haven't
accomplished everything they should have in their lives. Madoka
must assist the deceased in performing tasks that will help them
finally feel closure and make them willing to leave everything
behind for good.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 o 5" x 7.375" o 192 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi
CMX. The series from the creator of Crimson Hero continues!
Kayano's potential rival for Takeru's affections makes an
important decision that could give Kayano a reason for hope. But
just when things seem to be improving, Kayano finds new reasons
for concern as outside influences cast shadows over her
relationship with the "Devil" who has captured her heart.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 o 5" x 7.375" o 184 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

GALS! VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Mihona Fujii
CMX. During her school trip, Ran is mistaken for a Taiwanese
celebrity. Soon, she makes a deal with the real star to keep up
the charade so the actress can escape her entourage and
rendezvous with her secret boyfriend. But taking on this
temporary identity isn't just fun and games. Ran is forced to
appear on a Taiwan TV quiz show - but she can't speak Chinese!
Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 o 5" x 7.375" o 192 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

TENJHO TENGE VOL. 9
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. It may not seem possible for things to get any hotter at
Todo High School, but they do. And as usual, the Juken club is
smack in the middle of all the explosive, reality-twisting
action!
With only one month to go before the Martial Arts Tournament that
will decide who rules the school, the former heads of the "12
Families" begin training Soichiro to unleash the supernatural
powers locked within. Meanwhile, the Executive Committee also
prepares for the Tournament with a new, deadlier team!
Please note: This title has been edited for U.S. release.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 o 5" x 7.375" o 216 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

THE YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima
CMX. Carno and Ibuki face down a terrifying demon in the blood-
splattered halls of a cursed hospital. Meanwhile, the Order of
Templar Knights shows no signs of giving up its mission to rid
the world of Ibuki and his dangerously powerful ability to
control the magical essence known as Aether. In a twist, the
mysterious and talented demon-assassin Lady Rouge Raffia arrives
on the scene - ostensibly as a neutral observer to the Templars'
operations - but her true intentions are shrouded in mystery.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 o 5" x 7.375" o 208 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o MATURE READERS

MUSASHI #9 VOL. 8
Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi
CMX. A helicopter carrying top-secret plans crashes, igniting
out-and-out chaos! Musashi is on her own as she faces off against
armed terrorists who'll stop at nothing to retrieve the
documents. But when the plans are intercepted by a student who
can't be trusted and gang warfare erupts, it becomes a race
against time and a struggle against the odds for the teen secret
agent.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 o 5" x 7.375" o 200 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari
CMX. Takeru's budding relationship with Ichigo gets the approval
of Takeru's half-sister, Hyoju. But there's a very imposing
competitor for Ichigo's affections, and Takeru might just need
the powers of his fantasy-world heroes to compete with this
unusual and intimidating rival. And just when Takeru thinks he's
getting a handle on Zen, new complications increase the mystery
surrounding the strange little boy.
Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 o 5" x 7.375" o 192 pg, B&W,
$9.99 US o TEEN

BATTLER BRITTON #1
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Colin Wilson
Cover by Garry Leach
WildStorm celebrates Battler Britton's 50th anniversary with this
rollicking 5-issue miniseries from the hallowed halls of IPC, the
legendary home of England's greatest comics creations!
As the Nazis rain terror throughout Europe, Allied forces are on
the run in North Africa. It's October 1942 and Rommel's Panzers
are unrelenting in their pursuit. Wing Commander Robert "Battler"
Britton of the RAF and his squadron have been dispatched to an
American airstrip to spearhead a joint action against Hitler's
war machine. Now they must survive taunts, threats, and
assaults.and that's just from the Yanks!
On sale July 6 o 1 of 5 o 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Scott
Dunbier







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