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    Welcome to the Comic News page, the part of the site where we feature comics, miniseries and graphic novels that are going on sale soon. Go ahead and look around for awhile, and thanks for stopping by!


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    Robin/Spoiler Special
    [Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Rafael Albuquerque and Victor Ibáñez; cover by Albuquerque and Cris Peter. Goes on sale June 4, 48 pages, $3.99.]
    From the rooftops in Robin to Gotham Underground, Spoiler's identity has remained a mystery — until now. All is revealed in this special when Robin and Spoiler team up to take down a kidnapping ring, hit up an illegal warehouse party and finish Tim's algebra homework; just another day in the life of a teenaged vigilante super-hero! Plus, even more Robin doesn't know: Spoiler's secret identity in another country, in another life - one she can never leave behind.







    Trinity #1
    [Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza; art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton and Jerry Ordway; covers by Carlos Pacheco. Goes on sale June 4, 40 pages, $2.99.]
    DC's new weekly series TRINITY explodes in an extra-sized debut issue featuring art by fan-favorite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man) and Art Thibert with lead stories and dialogue by Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, ASTRO CITY)!

    The lead feature explores the unusual bond — and importance — of DC's top three characters, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, as a mysterious dream links them together and may prophesy important changes in their trinity!

    Plus, a co-feature in issue #1 explores the mysterious connection between several villains who are watching the Trinity —as well as the near future for these characters and their surrounding world! Co-features in issues #2-4 fill in back-story on some of the other important players in this major storyline. These stories are written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza with art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens (NIGHTWING, GREEN ARROW), Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton and Jerry Ordway (ALL-NEW ATOM, INFINITE CRISIS).







    The Joker: The Greatest Stories Ever Told
    [Written and illustrated by various; Cover by Alex Ross. Goes on sale June 11, 192 pages, $19.99.]
    Witness the Joker's greatest feats of criminal merriment and sordid crimes against the denizens of Gotham in stories from BATMAN #1, 66, 73, 110, 321, and 613, DETECTIVE COMICS #332, 475, 613, BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN #4 and BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1!







    All-Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder
    One of the most talked-about Batman stories ever — conceived by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee and Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) — is collected in hardcover for the first time! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson's origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary, and more! This volume collects issues #1-9 of the acclaimed series.

    "As its title implies, the new monthly ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER is a dream teaming: writer Frank Miller…and artist Jim Lee, whose elegantly muscular work on the recent Bat-tale "Hush" was a fan fave."— ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

    "Two superstar creators combine to retell the origin of Dick Grayson, the original Robin." — USA TODAY

    "Lee's razor-sharp renderings energize Miller's moody tale of Gotham… [and] deliver an all-new take on the creation of the Dynamic Duo." — WASHINGTON POST







    Hulk: Raging Thunder #1
    [Written by Jeff Parker; art by Mitch Breitweiser, William Baumann, and Nate Piekos; cover by Greg Land. Goes on sale June 11, $3.99.]
    She will be the mightiest champion of her time. He was the mightiest monster of his. What happens when these legends clash will change the course of history for the warrior known as THUNDRA! PLUS, a classic Thundra tale!







    Ultimate Origins #1
    [Written by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Jackson Guice, Simone Bianchi, Justin Ponsor, and Chris Eliopoulos; cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Goes on sale June 4, $2.99.]
    This is it! The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe! When they first met, Bruce Banner mysteriously warned Spider-Man that "Everything is connected." Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs–and how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes. The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN) unite for the first time for the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM!

    (Note: Different Covers Available.)







    Hulk: WWH - Damage Control
    [Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Grek Pak; art by Salva Espin and Rafa Sandoval; cover by Greg Land. Goes on sale June 18, $12.99.]
    This is it! The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe! When they first met, Bruce Banner mysteriously warned Spider-Man that "Everything is connected." Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs–and how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes. The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice (CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN) unite for the first time for the Ultimate series of the year that is a must-read lead-in to ULTIMATUM!







    Iron Man: Haunted
    [Written by Daniel Knauf, Charlie Knauf, and Christos Gage; art by Carlo Pagulayan, Harvey Talibao, Butch Guice, and Roberto De La Torre; cover by Jim Cheung. Goes on sale June 18, $26.99.]
    As the man behind the mask, Tony Stark’s life has hit rock bottom. His plans for the super hero Initiative have hit a tragic snag. His former flame, believed dead, is being manipulated by one of his deadliest enemies. Even to his strongest allies, Stark appears to be descending into a mental breakdown while everything around him swirls out of control. Now, with the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Iron Man must fight his way out of the darkness and prevent the Mandarin from releasing a plague that would change humanity as we know it! Plus: S.H.I.E.L.D. has a problem, and her name is Madame Hydra. The leader of the world's deadliest terror organization is also the lawful ruler of Wolverine's old stomping ground: the island nation of Madripoor. Unable to depose her openly, S.H.I.E.L.D. sends in its best man to secretly take her down. His name? Stark...Tony Stark. But with his Extremis powers blocked and his Iron Man armor hovering in orbit for emergencies only, can the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. survive against enemies like Bloodscream and Roughhouse, who've nearly killed Wolverine himself? Collecting IRON MAN #21-28 and IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D.








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