Giant-size issue. Batgirl and Robin star in "The Invader From Hell!" Script by Elliot Maggin, art by Mike Grell. Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "The Great Handcuff King!" (art by Jerry Robinson); Batman and Robin star in "Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat!" (script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Joe Giella); Batman stars in "Challenge of the Man-Bat" (script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano). Mike Grell cover.
"The Alien Alliance!" Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo. Art by Todd McFarlane and Craig Russell. When a coalition of alien empires decide to invade planet Earth, the World's Greatest Heroes unite! But against the power of the stars aligned against them, not even the World's Greatest Heroes may be enough to save the planet this time. 80 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring early artwork by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane.
"Battleground Earth!" Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo. Art by Todd McFarlane and Craig Russell. Earth has been invaded by a coalition of alien empires and Australia has already fallen. Can out heroes mount a counterstrike before it's too late? 80 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring early artwork by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane.
By CHUCK DIXON, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, and DAVE STEWART; cover by JON BOGDANOVE and KEVIN NOWLAN Like all true heroes, Superman tries to protect life, even in the pitch of battle. But Superman has rarely seen a scourge like the Aliens. While a few of these creatures may not be a match for one with Superman's near limitless powers, a few hundred of them unleashed like rats in the otherwordly utopia of New Genesis DOES pose a considerable problem. What's worse, these aren't just any Aliens, but the scions of Darkseid's Parademons, used as willing hosts for their master's devious machinations. But even THIS is not the ultimate horror. Darkseid has his sights set on a certain brooding inhabitant of New Genesis...and has saved the most insidious role for him!
By CHUCK DIXON, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, and DAVE STEWART; cover by JON BOGDANOVE and KEVIN NOWLAN
While Orion seethes, seeking vengeance on Darkseid for unleashing a Parademon/Alien horde on the New Gods, Superman attempts to focus on their mission ? to find and incapacitate the alien queen at the heart of this horrific infestation. Brainpower, as much as physical battle, bested the ravenous creatures in Superman's first encounter, but will the combined skills of Superman and the "gods" of New Genesis be enough to overcome hundreds of Darkseid's Apokolips-Aliens hybrids? And what will be the final fate of Orion, victimized by an alien face-hugger? Can even a New God withstand the shrieking birth of a chestburster?
Collects Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #34-36 and 42-44.
Written by Gardner Fox. Art and cover by Joe Kubert. Relive the Winged-Avenger's Silver Age adventures in this thrilling volume by the dynamic duo of Gardner Fox and Joe Kubert. Guest-starring Hawkgirl, featuring the villainy of the Shadow Thief, and exciting sci-fi adventure! Softcover, 160 pages, full color.
Dynamic Forces Edition signed by James Tynion IV and limited to 25 copies.
Cover By Neal Adams. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Freddie Williams II. DC Comics and IDW team up for the crossover you never saw coming as two of the greatest entertainment icons meet for the first time! In Gotham City, a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he's up against a group of highly trained ninjas known as the Foot Clan! Somehow, they've crossed over to another dimension and are determined to take advantage of the situation while looking to get back home. But they haven't come alone: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are hot on their trail. Get ready for excitement as heroes and villains from both worlds clash and team up in an epic battle that threatens the very fabric of reality!
32 pages, full color. Rated T
Spectral Comics Convention Exclusive Spot Color, Negative and colorr Virgin Covers by Francesco Mattina.
Reprints Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) #1. Story by Hillary Bader. Art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty.
KnightQuest: The Crusade continues, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman. Part 1 of the 2-part "The Tally Man." Pity Gotham City's criminals as Batman, flushed with his newfound power, begins an all-out war. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Vince Giarrano. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
Turf, Part 2 of 2. With Batman apparently killed and Gordon's hands tied by departmental politics, the Brotherhood of the White Night goes forward with its plan for a truce that will unite every street gang in an all-out war against Gotham City's police force. Written by Steven Grant, with art and cover by Shawn McManus. Deluxe format.
Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. Lightning Strikes, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; Impulse foils White Lightning but lets her escape.
Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. Bad Influence, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher, Brad Vancata; Impulse breaks up a robbery by White Lightning and her kid's gang; Bart joins the gang.
Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. How to Win Friends and Influence People, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; Bart Allen's day at school.
Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. Crossfire, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; young speedster Impulse continues to become acclimated to Manchester Alabama.
Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. The Single Synapse Theory, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; Impulse moves to Manchester Alabama with Max Mercury. Article on Impulse by Brian Augustyn.
From the pages of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD comes another quartet of classic stories, featuring Batman and the Creeper by Bob Haney, Neal Adams and Dick Giordano (from B&B #80), The Viking Prince featuring art by Joe Kubert, Robin Hood featuring art by Russ Heath (both from B&B #12), and The Golden Gladiator featuring art by Heath (from B&B #3). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, back cover by Andy Kubert.
More classic tales from the pages of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD. Batman and Aquaman are the featured team in a story by Bob Haney and Neal Adams (from B&B #82). Also featured are The Viking Prince by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, and The Golden Gladiator by Bill Finger and Russ Heath (both from B&B #2), and Robin Hood featuring art by Kubert (from B&B #6). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, back cover by Andy Kubert. Deluxe format.
The newly-returned Anton Arcane has kidnapped Abby, so Swamp Thing, Lady Jane and John Constantine must storm the gates of the Sunderland Corporation. Bit a successful rescue may prove futile when they discover what Arcane has done to her.
Written by Nancy A. Collins, with art by Russell Braun and Kim DeMulder. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format.
New romances blossom for both Swamp Thing and Abby while Arcane's plans to breed a new batch of Un-Men comes to fruition.
Written by Nancy A. Collins, with art by Scot Eaton and Kim DeMulder. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format.
Arcane takes possession of the Sunderland empire; Swamp Thing's marriage with Abby reaches a crossroads; and a surprise guest star returns.
Written by Nancy A. Collins, with art by Scot Eaton and Kim DeMulder. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format.
The Earth trembles beneath the tread of Thunder Petal, Warrior God of the Dancing Daisies. While Swamp Thing battles his wayward daughter's flower creature, Dr. Polygon attempts to breathe life into the frozen corpse of General Sunderland, and Abby makes a fateful decision. Plus, a bonus pin-up by Paul Chadwick, creator of Concrete.
Written by Nancy A. Collins, with art by Scot Eaton and Kim DeMulder. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format.
