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WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-4 In July, DC Comics gives a fresh twist to a grand comics tradition with WEDNESDAY COMICS, a new, weekly 12-issue series by some of the greatest names in comics today! WEDNESDAY COMICS is unique in modern comics history: Reinventing the classic weekly newspaper comics section, it is a 16-page weekly that unfolds to a sprawling 28” x 20” tabloid-sized reading experience bursting with mind-blowing color, action and excitement, with each feature on its own 14” x 20” page. • BATMAN, WEDNESDAY COMICS’ weekly cover feature, by the Eisner Award-winning 100 BULLETS team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso • ADAM STRANGE, by writer/artist Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR 100) |
• METAMORPHO, written by New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman with art by Eisner Award-winner Michael Allred (Madman) • THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN, written by Walter Simonson (Thor, MANHUNTER) with art by famed DC cover artist Brian Stelfreeze • DEADMAN, written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck, art by Dave Bullock • KAMANDI, written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) with art by Ryan Sook (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL) • SUPERMAN, written by John Arcudi (The Mask) with art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER) • WONDER WOMAN, written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell (Dare Detectives) • GREEN LANTERN, written by Kurt Busiek (TRINITY, ASTRO CITY) with art by Joe Quiñones (TEEN TITANS GO!)
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• TEEN TITANS, written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway • SUPERGIRL, written by Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX) with art by Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL) • HAWKMAN, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN, Special Forces) • SGT. ROCK, written by Adam Kubert (SUPERMAN: LAST SON), ilustrated by legendary comics artist Joe Kubert • THE FLASH, written by Karl Kerschl (TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE, THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and Brenden Fletcher, illustrated by Karl Kerschl • METAL MEN, written by Dan DiDio with art by Ian Churchill (SUPERGIRL) WEDNESDAY COMICS will arrive in stores folded twice to 7” x 10”, with the first issue set to reach stores on July 8. Issue #1 on sale July 8; Issue #2 on sale July 15; Issue #3 on sale July 22; Issue #4 on sale July 29 • 1-4 of 12 • 7” x 10”, 16 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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WEDNESDAY COMICS #5-8 WEDNESDAY COMICS, DC’s spectacular 12-issue weekly series, continues to offer a comics experience unlike any other this August. In its second month, don’t miss the action in these continuing features: • THE METAL MEN encounter a deadly guest-villain in a story written by Dan DiDio with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. • THE FLASH battles Gorilla Grodd and tries to date Iris West in a story written by Karl Kerschl (TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE, THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and Brenden Fletcher with art by Karl Kerschl. • SUPERGIRL attempts to deal with Streaky and Krypto gone bad in a story written by Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX) with art by Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL). • GREEN LANTERN must help a fellow test pilot whose space mission has transformed him into a monster in a story written by Kurt Busiek (TRINITY, ASTRO CITY) with art by Joe Quiñones (TEEN TITANS GO!). |
• SUPERMAN questions his heroic mission while on a trip to Smallville in a story written by John Arcudi (The Mask) with art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER). • ADAM STRANGE takes a truly twisted journey into space in a story by writer/artist Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR 100). • WONDER WOMAN is lost in a dream world in search of her lost tiara, bracelets and magic lasso in a story written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell (Dare Detectives). • THE TEEN TITANS are attacked by Trident in a story written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway. Plus: • METAMORPHO, written by New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman with art by Eisner Award-winner Michael Allred (Madman). |
• THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN, written by Walter Simonson (Thor, MANHUNTER) with art by famed DC cover artist Brian Stelfreeze. • DEADMAN, written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck, art by Dave Bullock. • KAMANDI, written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) with art by Ryan Sook (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL). • HAWKMAN, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN, Special Forces). • SGT. ROCK, written by Adam Kubert (SUPERMAN: LAST SON), ilustrated by legendary comics artist Joe Kubert. WEDNESDAY COMICS will arrive in stores folded twice to 7” x 10”. Issue #5 on sale August 5; Issue #6 on sale August 12; Issue #7 on sale August 19; Issue #8 on sale August 26
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THE FLASH: REBIRTH #3 Written by Geoff Johns At last, the answer to the question that’s plagued DC fans for decades: Who’s faster, Superman or The Flash? Call your bookie and bet the farm, because you’ve never seen a run like this – and if speedsters keep dying at the pace they’re going, you might never see another one again! On sale June 10 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
THE FLASH: REBIRTH #4 Written by Geoff Johns Barry Allen left a legacy that thrived after his death. Now his return threatens it all. What secrets does Barry hold inside him about the fate of the Flash Family? What destiny awaits Wally and his twins? What murderous force targets Bart Allen? And what does it truly mean to be a speedster? On sale July 22 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
THE FLASH: REBIRTH #5 Written by Geoff Johns The greatest threat to face the Flash Family in decades stands revealed! A new hero will step into an old speedster’s boots! And Barry Allen will make the ultimate sacrifice: his life! Oh yeah, you read that right, but you’ll never believe just what it means! They always say nothing will ever be the same, but trust us, this one will rewrite the history books! On sale August 26 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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BOOSTER GOLD #21 Written by Dan Jurgens and Matthew Sturges “Day of Death” part 1! When Booster Gold learns of Batman’s death, he visits the Batcave, but runs into a new Dark Knight. Fists will fly and Batman will die…again! And in the debut of a new 10-page co-feature, Blue Beetle is back! While enjoying a peaceful lunch with his friends, Jaime Reyes – and all of El Paso, Texas – are attacked by a marauding 50-foot robot, and only Blue Beetle can stop this mechanized monster. On sale June 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
BOOSTER GOLD #22 Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Matthew Sturges “Day of Death” part 2! Booster Gold travels back in time to prevent the Black Beetle from killing the New Titans, but who will save Booster Gold from the Black Beetle — and what role will Deathstroke play? On sale July 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
BOOSTER GOLD #23 Written by Dan Jurgens; co-feature written by Matthew Sturges “Day of Death” continues! Booster Gold reveals the Black Beetle’s plan to wipe out the entire JLA by going after their most incompetent former member – Booster Gold! Plus, Blue Beetle comes face to face with the mad scientist who created the robot army that’s destroying Texas! On sale August 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
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GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #21 Written by Andrew Kreisberg With the entirety of Star City deafened by Discord’s revenge scheme on Black Canary, Green Arrow finds an unlikely ally in Cupid! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #22 Written by Andrew Kreisberg The rift between Black Canary and Green Arrow widens as Discord and Cupid attack! And joining the creative team is finisher Bill Sienkiewicz (REIGN IN HELL) on the Green Arrow section...with Josef Rubinstein staying on the Black Canary sections of the new GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY! On sale July 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
GREEN ARROW & BLACK CANARY #23 Written by Andrew Kreisberg “Big Game” part 1 of 2! In the main feature, Green Arrow investigates a crime with all the earmarks of his old nemesis known as Big Game – which is made extra-mysterious by the fact that Cupid killed Big Game. And in this issue’s co-feature, Black Canary attempts to save her rival’s life when Cupid is attacked in police custody! On sale August 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US |
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THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #2 Written by Gerry Conway Buddy Baker’s powers have picked the wrong time to desert him – a thousand feet above the San Diego skyline! He’ll have to rely on the help of a most unlikely ally if he wants to survive his rematch with Bloodrage. But there’s more than one homicidal maniac out there with designs on his life, and the Mirror Master’s daughter won’t settle for the scraps Bloodrage plans on leaving behind! On sale June 24 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #3 Written by Gerry Conway Enter the League of Titans! Buddy Baker is cracking up, but can he rely on a little help from his friends? Or should a wounded animal just slink away to die? Starfire has an opinion on the subject, and she’s never been one to keep her feelings to herself… On sale July 29 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #4 Written by Gerry Conway Regrets…he’s had a few! Buddy Baker can’t bear to live with the regret that comes of his infidelity with Starfire…but Prismatik and Bloodrage will be happy to take the burden of life off his hands! They’ve launched a full-on assault against the League of Titans’ headquarters, and Buddy and Starfire are the only heroes who stand in their way! On sale August 26 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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POWER GIRL #2 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray As the Ultra-Humanite holds Manhattan and Power Girl hostage, he tells the parts of his origin that have never before been revealed. And what Power Girl learns chills her to the bone… On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
POWER GIRL #3 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray It’s the striking conclusion of the first arc from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)! Power Girl battles Ultra-Humanite! And things get ugly as the two powerful beings come to blows! On sale July 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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POWER GIRL #4 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray “Space Girls Gone Wild!” part 1 of 2! A trio of sexy alien marauders hits Earth for the ultimate party. Unfortunately, by their standards, that means destroying it! Of course, it’s up to Power Girl to crash their festivities. On sale August 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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WONDER WOMAN #33 Written by Gail Simone “The Rise of the Olympian," part 8 of 8! One of the biggest Wonder Woman stories in years comes to a shattering conclusion as Diana faces a new chapter in her life! The fate of Genocide, Achilles, the Amazons, and two of Diana's closest friends all hang in the balance – and on an ending you won't believe. Even if you haven't been following this story, this is an issue that you'll want to own! On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
WONDER WOMAN #34 Written by Gail Simone “Birds of Paradise” part 1 of 2! After the status-shattering events of WONDER WOMAN #33, the world's most sensational team reunites, as Wonder Woman and Black Canary go undercover among some of the worst villains of the DC universe! It's gonna be a bad day for some bad men when the two toughest women in comics join forces! On sale July 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
WONDER WOMAN #35 Written by Gail Simone “Birds of Paradise” part 2 of 2! A gaggle of super-powered cage fighters find themselves in the worst possible place to be – on the bad side of Wonder Woman and Black Canary! Also, find out the final resolution between Diana and Nemesis along with much, much more! On sale August 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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VIGILANTE #7 Written by Marv Wolfman The FBI has been working the Costume Serial Killer case and gunning for Vigilante, but now both cases come to a head as agent Laura Temple finds herself a target of the Serial Killer and Vigilante. Plus, Vigilante deals with the aftermath of the TITANS/TEEN TITANS “Deathtrap” crossover! On sale June 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
VIGILANTE #8 Written by Marv Wolfman Vigilante must risk his own identity in order to save FBI agent Laura Temple from the Costume Serial Killer. But is Vigilante actually helping her – or is he playing into a bigger trap? On sale July 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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VIGILANTE #9 Written by Marv Wolfman The mobs and the feds are both gunning for Vigilante, and his only option is to take to the streets and relocate to Chicago. But Vigilante soon learns that he can’t find peace in the Windy City – not when his past catches up with him... On sale August 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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THE SPIRIT #30 Written by Michael Avon Oeming The Yakuza and the Triads are at war, and The Spirit’s caught in the middle! Can one man really tip the balance between the city’s most powerful crime families? It depends on which are quicker – his fists, or his wits! Don’t miss this stunning stand-alone issue featuring art and story by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers)! On sale June 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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THE SPIRIT #31 Written by Mike Ploog Commissioner Dolan's nephew Danny is in a whole heap of trouble, and it falls to The Spirit to rescue him – but to do so, he's got to contend with Danny's amnesia, a priceless stolen artifact, and the latest in The Spirit's run of femmes fatales, the deadly "Adios!" Don't miss Eisner colleague Mike Ploog's return to THE SPIRIT in this two-part story! On sale July 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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THE SPIRIT #32 Written by Mike Ploog “The Celtic Stone” concludes! The U.S. Army, the mystical Cormac and the beautiful Adios are all fighting to control the powerful Celtic Stone, and only one can walk away with it! Eisner colleague Mike Ploog wraps up his dizzying 2-parter – and the current volume of THE SPIRIT – with a bang… FINAL ISSUE • On sale August 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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THE MIGHTY #5 Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne After last issue’s shocking finale, Gabriel Cole finds himself faced with a terrifying new threat. And it’s the only menace on Earth that his ally Alpha One can’t help him vanquish! Writers Tomasi and Champagne welcome the stunning art of new series regular Chris Samnee (CHECKMATE) as the saga of THE MIGHTY reveals its true shape! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
THE MIGHTY #6 Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne Being the commander of Section Omega has its perks — like a free trip to Earth orbit, courtesy of Alpha One! It may be a beautiful view, but Gabriel Cole had better hope it doesn’t turn into a one-way trip! After all, he’s beginning to understand just why he’s had so many predecessors in his job – and why so few have lived to tell about it! On sale July 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
THE MIGHTY #7 Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne Ring of fire! Gabriel Cole’s predecessor, Taylor Rhines, continues to leave him bizarre hints about the dark secret of Section Omega. But time may have already run out for Cole to crack the code, as a terrible power has taken aim at his family! On sale August 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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SOLOMON GRUNDY #4 Written by Scott Kolins Took ill on Thursday! Solomon Grundy rages against the Green Lantern – the magic lantern itself! It’s a groundbreaking confrontation that won't end well for Grundy! And Cyrus Gold is finally confronted with his murder weapon, which forces more truths about Cyrus' death to come to light. Can Cyrus find his murderer and end his curse? Will this be the end of Solomon Grundy? On sale June 3 • 4 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
SOLOMON GRUNDY #5 Written by Scott Kolins Worse on Friday! With Grundy mortally wounded, can he fend off the revenge of Professor Ivo?It’s super science versus evil power! And the bad blood between them forces Cyrus to face his past head on. Will he see through the madness and discover his killer? The end is coming, and it doesn’t look good for Solomon Grundy! On sale July 1 • 5 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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SOLOMON GRUNDY #6 Written by Scott Kolins Died on a Saturday! Death has come to Slaughter Swamp and his name is Frankenstein! But can Bizarro save Grundy before it's over? Will the Green Lantern interfere? And can Cyrus find his killer before the Blackest Night? The horror is coming to an end that Solomon Grundy fans will be talking about for years! On sale August 5 • 6 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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DEAD ROMEO #3 Written by Jesse Blaze Snider When running away from a gang of sadistic vampires who want to disembowel you and the girl you love, it’s always best to have a “Plan B.” Too bad our hero Romeo didn’t think of that before this issue. Now, he’s got to pick himself up off the ground and figure out what to do. That might be a little harder than usual, though, since he had a leg shot off last issue. It’s just not his day. On sale June 3 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
DEAD ROMEO #4 Written by Jesse Blaze Snider They say you always hurt the ones you love. But in Romeo’s case, he may have taken that a little too far and accidentally killed Whisper! That could mean a one-way ticket back to hell for Romeo and possibly the end of the world for everybody else. But Romeo might still have a chance to set things right…if he doesn’t die from a broken heart first! On sale July 1 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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DEAD ROMEO #5 Written by Jesse Blaze Snider While Romeo makes a valiant attempt to recover from being burnt to a crisp, Whisper lies dying and unprotected from the undead assailants seeking her. Romeo is really blowing this whole “saving Whisper from certain death because I love her” thing. He’d better get his act together quick or we’re not gonna have a 6th issue... On sale August 5 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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JONAH HEX #44 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray The “Six Gun War” epic starts here! Quentin Turnbull is out for vengeance on the man he believes is responsible for killing his son – and that man is Jonah Hex! Bullets, broads and banditos abound in this 6-part storyarc. Guest starring El Papagayo, Tallulah Black and the always-charming Bat Lash! On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
JONAH HEX #45 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray The “Six Gun War” epic continues in part 2 of 6! Jonah Hex recruits another soldier in his war against El Papagayo, and this time it’s Blue Eagle! But Hex must hurry, as El Papagayo is preparing to execute his prisoners, Bat Lash and Tallulah Black! On sale July 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
JONAH HEX #46 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray “The Six Gun War” barrels onward! After the daring and dangerous rescue of Tallulah Black and Bat Lash, Jonah Hex flashes back to his days in a Civil War prison camp with none other than Jeb Turnbull! On sale August 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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THE WARLORD #3 Written by Mike Grell Darkness falls! The Warlord and his companions have made it to the Shadow Lands, but the evil power that has seized those lands isn’t planning a warm welcome! Does their only hope lie with a surface-worlder? On sale June 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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WARLORD #4 Written by Mike Grell Revolution in Shamballah! The Warlord has been captured, and his allies must convince the downtrodden populace of the Shadow Lands to rise up against the terrible and enigmatic master who holds them all prisoner. But our heroes just might be martyred by the Minosaur first! On sale July 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
WARLORD #5 Written by Mike Grell Under the stars again! The subterranean world of Skartaris may be forgotten by those who walk the outer surface of our Earth, but for Travis Morgan, Earth itself is the forgotten world! Unfortunately, his first steps there in decades will put him square in the path of the Chinese army… On sale August 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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THE RED CIRCLE J. Michael Straczynski dives into the DC Universe at last – and he’s bringing four of the finest heroes of the Golden and Silver Ages with him! Completely reimagined for the modern world from their original appearances in Archie/MLJ publications, these four heroes will show you a side of the DC Universe you’ve never seen before! Arriving weekly throughout the month of August, these specials thrust four amazing new characters into the heart of the DC story!
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THE RED CIRCLE: THE HANGMAN #1 Written by J. Michael Straczynski The Civil War claimed many lives…but one of those lives still hasn’t ended! Union doctor Robert Dickering found himself on the wrong side of the battle lines, and despite his heroic treatment of a fallen enemy soldier, he also found himself on the wrong end of a noose! But a shadowy power stepped forth in the twilit moments between life and death and offered him a deal he couldn’t refuse: to forever roam the Earth, saving the lives of innocents condemned like himself – or hastening the deaths of the guilty! But in taking the seemingly righteous mission of the Hangman, has he accepted God’s work? Or has he become the vengeful fist of the Devil himself? Featuring art by Tom Derenick and Bill Sienkiewicz, the acclaimed team behind REIGN IN HELL! On sale August 5 • 32 pg, one shot, FC, $2.99 US |
THE RED CIRCLE: INFERNO #1 Written by J. Michael Straczynski The mysterious stranger was brought into the hospital with one name on his lips: “Frank Verrano.” He has no memory of who he was, where he came from, or how he could possibly be the only survivor of a bombing attack on a cruise liner that killed hundreds of people. But as deep as that mystery runs, a violent attack on the hospital opens a deeper one. How can this man burst into flames…and survive? And why does the man who stands in those flames, the man know as the Inferno, look nothing like the one who stood in his place just seconds before? Blaze into this thrilling issue featuring art by Greg Scott (GOTHAM CENTRAL)! On sale August 12 • 32 pg, one shot, FC, $2.99 US
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THE RED CIRCLE: THE WEB #1 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Billionaire John Raymond has it all – fame, fortune, and a brilliant mind! He also has a brother with the one trait John lacks: compassion. No matter how relentlessly awe-inspiring John’s achievements get, it’s his brother who’s always seen as the hero. So John sets out to upstage his brother one more time. He’ll show the world just how much heroism money can buy as the amazing (and suspiciously well-equipped) Web. But when a dark fate arrives for his brother, John learns first-hand what a hero leaves on the line, and that there are worse losses than the ones that hit your checkbook! Featuring art by Roger Robinson (THE BRAVE & THE BOLD, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS)! On sale August 19 • 32 pg, one shot, FC, $2.99 US |
THE RED CIRCLE: THE SHIELD #1 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Lieutenant Joe Higgins was dying in the dirt of a battlefield in Afghanistan when they whisked him away to a top-secret facility and saved his life with nanotechnology so experimental they couldn’t dare to use it on a living man. Now Higgins has been enlisted to a whole new mission – to be the public face of the American fighting man as the patriotic Shield! But today’s grueling military battles test the limits of patriotism and the limits of the technology that keeps him alive. And the shocking secret behind that technology may be too much for his bullet-riddled heart to bear. Featuring art from Marco Rudy (FINAL CRISIS)! On sale August 26 • 32 pg, one shot, FC, $2.99 US |
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