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Final Crisis #1: Director's Cut Special
[Written by Grant Morrison; art and cover by J.G. Jones. Goes on sale August 6, 64 pages, $4.99.]
Come on a guided tour of DC's FINAL CRISIS #1 and become further enveloped in the event of the century. Delve deep into the mind-blowing first issue as we explore what every page and panel represents, and the process behind the story as Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones reveal secrets hidden in the script and art.

Final Crisis: Revelations #1 (of 5)
[Written by Greg Rucka; art by Philip Tan, Jeff De Los Santos and Jonathan Glapion; covers by Philip Tan. Goes on sale August 13, 40 pages, $3.99.]
Greg Rucka (52, Whiteout, THE QUESTION: THE FIVE BOOKS OF BLOOD) and rising superstar Philip Tan unleash the wrath of God in this FINAL CRISIS tie-in!
With the end of creation nigh, Crispus Allen must embrace his role as The Spectre by exacting God's vengeance on some of the DC Universe's most vile sinners. But even as Allen struggles with his duty, a new threat is arising – one that only his former partner, Renee Montoya, a.k.a. The Question, can help him fight!

Robin Year One - New Printing
[Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty; Art and cover by Javier Pulido and Robert Campanella. Goes on sale August 13, 200 pages, $14.99.]
A new printing of the classic tale of young Dick Grayson's baptism by fire as he dons the costume of Robin for the first time! Becoming a hero is anything but easy!

Batman #679
[Written by Grant Morrison; art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea; cover by Alex Ross; variant cover by Daniel. Goes on sale August 13, 32 pages, $2.99.]
"Batman R.I.P." — Part 4! Robin and Damian team up — yes, you read that right — to search for the missing Batman. Meanwhile, the Club of Villains — The Hunchback, Pierrot Lunaire, King Kraken, Charlie Caligula, Scorpiana and El Sombrero — rampage through Gotham City! This incredible fourth chapter of "Batman R.I.P." ends with the surprising return of a character you never thought!

DC Universe: Last Will and Testament
[Written by Brad Meltzer; Art and covers by Adam Kubert and John Dell. Goes on sale August 27, 48 pages, $3.99.]
New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) makes his return to the DC Universe — and superstar artist Adam Kubert (ACTION COMICS) is riding shotgun!
The final battle is quickly approaching. How do the heroes of the DCU prepare for the end? Whom do they approach and say goodbye to before they make the ultimate sacrifice? Featuring the entire DC Universe, Meltzer takes us deep into the hearts and psyches of our heroes. It's the day before you die. What would you do?

Runaways #1
[Written by Terry Moore; art by Humberto Ramos, Dave Meikis, and Christina Strain; cover by Humberto Ramos. Goes on sale August 27, $2.99.]
Come see the beginning of a whole new Runaways! Comics legend Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) and super-star artist Humberto Ramos (X-MEN, WOLVERINE, SPIDER-MAN) run back to Los Angeles with your favorite teen heroes. But it’s not the same city they left so long ago. The Runaways try to stay off the radar, but the sins of their parents won’t make that possible…

Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe One-Shot #1
[Written by Garth Ennis; art and cover by Dougie Braithwaite. Goes on sale August 13, $4.99.]
Reprinting Garth Ennis’ first shot at writing the Punisher! What happens when Frank Castle’s wife and kids are caught in the crossfire of a super-hero battle instead of a gangland slaying? Find out in this alternate-reality tale from 1995, as Castle vows vengeance on a world full of Marvel heroes as the Punisher!

Newuniversal: Conqueror #1
[Written by Simon Spurrier; art by Eric Nguyen, John Rauch, and VC - Rus Wooton; cover by Brandon Peterson. Goes on sale August 20, $3.99.]
Five thousand years ago, civilization was held in the mighty hand of the slayer called STARR, who defended his kingdom from all invaders. But what were these invaders? Simple monsters…or something more? In this, the second one-shot story exploring the history and mythos of the NEWUNIVERSAL world, writer SIMON SPURRIER—hand-picked by NEWUNIVERSAL’s WARREN ELLIS—and visionary artist ERIC NGUYEN bring to life a history like you’ve never imagined!
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