"The Planet and the Pendulum!" (from Showcase 17). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. "The Atomic Knights" reprint (from Strange Adventures 117). Script by John Broome, art by Murphy Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "Interplanetary Insurance, Inc." Script by Sid Gerson, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. New Neal Adams cover.
Crossing genres as it crosses the country, LOCAL examines Megan McKeenan, a young woman who sets off from Portland, OR with nothing but a backpack and a bad case of wanderlust. Each emotional vignette is a self-contained story that represents one year in the life of this young vagabond as she struggles to find a place to call home, both physically and spiritually.
Hardcover, 376 pages.
Featuring art of an Eisner award winner, this hardcover collects the remastered and expanded "widescreen'" art and story from Hip Flask: Unnatural Selection as well as pages and covers from Hip Flask: Elephantmen.
Hardcover in original shrink wrap.
Written by Fabien Vehlmann. Art and cover by Kerascoet.
A dark fairy tale about surviving the human experience. Beautiful Darkness is a harrowing look at the human psyche and the darkness that hides behind the routine politeness and meaningless kindness of civilized society. The sweet faces and bright leaves of Kerascoët's joyful watercolors only serve to highlight the evil that dwells beneath, as characters allow their pettiness, greed, and jealousy to take over.
Hardcover, 96 pages, full color.
By James Van Hise. THE BATMAN is one of the world's most adventure heroes and have been on screen almost since he first appeared in comics over seventy years ago. THE BATMAN SERIALS are among the rarest of all time. The adventures of the Dark Knight Detective spring to life as they have for no other screen appearance. Now, for the first time, the complete story of the rare serial is told along with a profile of the comic book origins of the characters. Screen credits are included for the completist.
Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages
Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Ramon Perez. Cover by Ramon Perez.
As the Arc Angles bring the Crown of Thawnes into The Gallery, Wally West has to pull himself together to face some old Rogues. Amanda Waller's Task Force raids Terrifictech, and brings some shocking backup to keep any speedsters in line!
Zero Month issue. Wally West is thrust back in time, reliving key moments in his life in "Flashing Back".
Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Mike Wieringo, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Wieringo cover.
Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Part 1 of "Rogue War," an action-packed 5-part story that has The Flash caught in a battle between the "good" Rogues and the "bad!
Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Paul Pelletier and Jose Marzan Jr. Cover by Steve Lightle
The adventures of the mysterious Flash continue a startling new era for the man who calls himself the Fastest Man Alive! The new, darker Flash is having a hard time convincing the usual cast of characters that he's a good guy!
Terminal Velocity: Part 4 of 6 - Flash, Impulse, Max Mercury and Jesse Quick take the fight to Kobra, racing against time to stop the criminal's scheme in "Terminal Velocity Mach Four: Hit and Run". Part 4 of 6, continued from the previous issue.
Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Letters column includes fan letter from Geoff Johns, likely the same Geoff Johns who went on to write Flash as well as numerous other titles. Mike Wieringo/Marzan, Jr. cover.
Terminal Velocity: Part 3 of 6 - In "Terminal Velocity Mach Three: The Other Side Of Light", Jay Garrick, Johnny Quick, Jesse Quick and Max Mercury try to help Flash get Impulse on the right track, while Chillblaine returns and Kobra continues to plot. Part 3 of 6, continued from the previous issue.
Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Origin of Max Mercury. MikeWieringo/Marzan, Jr. cover.
Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Flash's ex-girlfriend Francis Kane attacks him at a baseball stadium in "Back On Track, Chapter 1: Opposites Attract". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue.
Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Mike Wieringo, inks by Jose Marzan, Jr. Alan Davis/Mark Farmer cover.
"Trust." Barry Allen has apparently returned from the dead, but Wally West is somewhat skeptical. They team up to prevent an assassination attempt on a mob boss.
Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Greg LaRoque, inks by Roy Richardson.
"Flash: Year One Born to Run! Chapter 4 - Live Fast...Die Young!" The retelling of the origin of Kid Flash continues as Wally reluctantly heads for home, leaving Iris, Barry, and Central City behind. Once home, Wally rescues his dad from a tornado.
Script by Mark Waid, pencils by Greg LaRoque, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Cover art by Greg LaRoque and Jose Marzan Jr.
"Behold the Turtle!" Wally's pals (including The Elongated Man) attempt to rescue him from the clutches of The Turtle. Connie shows off her sexy new costume. Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover art by Greg LaRoque. C
"Welcome to Keystone City." Flash moves to Keystone, visits with Joan Garrick, and teams up with the reformed Pied Piper against Mr. Sprynt.
Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover art by Greg LaRoque and Larry Mahlstedt.
"The Comfort of a Stranger." Flash battles the energy phasing Comforter, who kills street people and is paid to go after Flash. Wally gets to know future wife Linda Park a little better.
Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover art by Greg LaRoque and Larry Mahlstedt.
"The Adventures of Speed McGee Part 1." Tina McGee's husband Jerry (who she is separated from) continues recovering from his velocity-induced rampage while Wally continues dealing with his recent financial troubles.
Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Cover art by George Perez.
At the behest of his beautiful neighbor, Flash takes on a mission to rescue a kidnapped mob boss, only to confront immortal drug peddler and all around bad guy Vandal Savage. Wally gets bad news about his finances.
Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Mike Collins, inks by Mike Mahlstedt. Cover art by Mike Collins and Larry Mahlstedt.
Written by Mark Waid, with art by Phil Hester and Aaron McClellan. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Sal Velluto and Jeff Albrecht.
When undercover agent Nick Kelly goes inside Central City's mob, the last thing he expects is to be attacked by hideous extraterrestrial parasites!
Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Chiaramonte
