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Comics Classics Library: Flash of Two Worlds
[Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome; Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Sid Greene; Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Goes on sale August 5, 144 pages, $39.99.]
The super-speedsters of two worlds race into adventure in this new collection of tales! Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, The Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with his predecessor, Jay Garrick, in this hardcover featuring THE FLASH #123, 129, 137, 151 and 173.

Doom Patrol #1
[Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis; Art by Matthew Clark; co-feature art by Kevin Maguire; Cover by Matthew Clark; Variant cover by Matthew Clark and Kevin Maguire. Goes on sale August 5, 40 pages, $3.99.]
Come one, come all! The world's strangest Super Heroes are back, and they brought those robot guys along with 'em! Thrill to the strange adventures of the Doom Patrol, with script by Keith Giffen and art by Matthew Clark! Whether you think you know 'em or you wouldn't know 'em if they bit you on the behind, this Doom Patrol's for you! But that's not all! Read all the way to the back cover for the all-new adventures of those elemental everymen, the Metal Men, featuring the triumphant return of the creative team that brought you JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL! That's 40 full pages of comic-bookery for just under four American dollars. So why not try some Doom Patrol with a side order of Metal Men today?

Final Crisis: Revelations
[Written by Greg Rucka; Art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion; Cover by Philip Tan. Goes on sale August 5, 169 pages, $19.99.]
As a massive cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the DC Universe, a war of faith tests the might of The Spectre and the souls of humanity! Darkseid has waged a brainwashing war against mankind, leaving The Spectre to face off against the mad god's followers. Worshipping a religion based on crime, these disciples plan to subdue humanity and extinguish its free will. It's up to The Spectre, The Question and Batwoman to take down these minions before all hope is lost in this new hardcover collecting the entire 5-issue miniseries!

Nightwing: The Great Leap
[Written by Peter J. Tomasi; Art by Rags Morales, Don Kramer, Michael Bair and Jay Leisten ; Cover by Philip Tan. Goes on sale August 5, 192 pages, $19.99.]
When the Dark Knight's adversary Two-Face tries to take a bite out of the Big Apple, it's up to Nightwing to pluck the city from the crazed madman's grasp in this volume collecting NIGHTWING #147-153, the final issues of the series, tying into "Batman: R.I.P."

Adventure Comics #1
[Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Francis Manapul, co-feature art by Clayton Henry Covers by Francis Manapul. Goes on sale August 12, 40 pages, $3.99.]
It's the return of one of DC Comics' longest running books and one of its greatest modern-day heroes – Conner Kent! In our first heroic issue, Superboy can't wait to jump back into his life – but which life will it be? With a clarity he's never had before, Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth...Smallville?
Plus, in the wake of FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS, Starman heads off on an all-new mission in the present. And it's one that will not only impact Superboy, but the future of the DC Universe itself. Fortunately, the off-kilter Legionnaire won't be dong it alone! And in the upcoming months of ADVENTURE COMICS look for Lex Luthor! Brainiac! Lightning Lad! Superboy's pal Simple Simon! Sun Boy and Polar Boy! Ultra, the Multi Alien! Wonder Girl! Black Lantern Alexander Luthor! And many, many more new and familiar faces!

Robin: Search for a Hero
[Written by Fabian Nicieza; Art by Chris Batista, Cam Smith and Freddie E. Williams II; Cover by Freddie E. Williams II. Goes on sale August 12, 208 pages, $19.99.]
The Boy Wonder attempts to deal with the fallout from "Batman: R.I.P." in this new title collecting ROBIN #175-183, the final issues of the series.
With Batman gone from Gotham City, Robin must stop the gang warfare that threatens to overrun the city. And what does the mysterious Red Robin have to do with the situation?

Batgirl #1
[Written by Bryan Q. Miller; Art by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott; Cover by Phil Noto; Variant cover by J.G. Jones. Goes on sale August 19, 32 pages, $2.99.]
In the wake of "Batman R.I.P." and BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new heroine has emerged in Gotham City, and as she begins her nocturnal crusade to take back the night, she will truly learn what it means to wear the mantle of the Bat. But who is this young woman, and why has she donned the cape and cowl?

All Winners Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1
[Written by Karl Kesel; Art by Steve Uy; Cover by Daniel Acuna (variant covers available). Goes on sale August 5, $3.99.]
Captain America and Bucky…the Human Torch and Toro…the Sub-Mariner…Miss America…the Whizzer…THE ALL-WINNERS SQUAD! It's 1946 and World War 2 is over, but the memory of those lost in the War haunts everyone— especially when Times Square is overrun by undead soldiers wanting their lives back! And leading this tattered battalion are the two casualties the All-Winners Squad can't fight— the original Captain America and Bucky! Plus: a surprise romance that has all the tabloids a-twitter! "Old Soldiers Never Die…" by Karl Kesel (MARVEL APES) and Steve Uy (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) Buy Bonds! And this comic!

House of M: Masters of Evil #1
[Written by Christos Gage; Art by Manuel Garcia, Jesse Delperdang, Nathan Fairbairn, and Dave Sharpe; Cover by Mike Perkins (variant covers available). Goes on sale August 5, $3.99.]
Hot on the heels of the last two acclaimed minis, House of M returns! You’ve seen how the mutants and the heroes were changed in the world ruled by Magneto...but what about the villains? Their story stands revealed at last as The Hood assembles a gang of the deadliest Sapien super-criminals: Madame Masque, The Absorbing Man, Titania, The Wrecking Crew, Nitro, Constrictor, The Sandman, Crossbones and more! At first, their goal is simple: get rich and get away with it. But their very first job may lead somewhere none of them expected...and incur the wrath of the House of M itself!

Marvel Comics: 70th Anniversary Edition #1
[Art by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Paul Gustavson, Ben Thompson, Al Anders, Morry Hollowell, Jason Keith, and Dave McCaig; Cover by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic (variant covers available). Goes on sale August 11, $4.99.]
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics in style the best and brightest color-art talents in the field bring you a bold new look at the comic that started it all! From the first appearance of The Human Torch to the original jungle adventures of Ka-Zar and the incomparable introduction of Bill Everett’s Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, each tale from Marvel Comics #1 has been paired with one of the field’s most innovative color artists to create a fascinating contemporary take on these classic tales. Including contributions from the trend-setting talents of Dean White (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN; LOGAN), Dave McCaig (NEW AVENGERS; NEXTWAVE), Jason Keith (MIGHTY AVENGERS; SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL), Morry Hollowell (CIVIL WAR; WOLVERINE) and Frank D’Armata (CAPTAIN AMERICA; HOUSE OF M), there’s no question that this will be MARVEL COMICS #1 like you’ve never seen it before! So come join the party—including Marvel’s mega-midnight birthday bash—and toast to the most important comic art achievement of 1939—2009-style!

Captain America Theater of War: To Soldier On #1
[Written by Paul Jenkis; Art by Fernando Blanco, Marta Martinez, and Dave Lanphear; Cover by Phil Noto. Goes on sale August 12, $3.99.]
During the battle for Baghdad at the height of the Gulf War, a young Army sergeant witnesses first hand the heroism of a United States super soldier. But a life-altering event will lead him to question the very person he had idolized. Can the symbol of America’s military might understand the plight of an ordinary soldier who has paid an unimaginable price?

Marvel Spotlight #1
[Goes on sale August 12, $2.99.]
It's the summer, which means it's time to hit the beach with some summer reading! And that means adding a little SPOTLIGHT to your fun in the sand and surf! This month, we'll check in on all the events that are making Summer '09 a season to remember: The original Human Torch is back, and he isn’t the only one returning; there’s a new Fantastic Four and a new creative team on DAREDEVIL; the REAL Clone Saga is laid bare; and more. If we add anything else to this issue, we'll have to include a complimentary parka to help you make it through December! SPOTLIGHT is your Summer Events HQ with exclusive content you won't find anywhere else — so buy one for yourself, and one for your friendly neighborhood lifeguard!

The Marvels Project #1
[Written by Ed Brubaker; Art by Steve Epting, Dave Stewart, and Chris Eliopoulos; Cover by Steve Epting. Goes on sale August 12, $3.99.]
The centerpiece of Marvel's 70th Anniversary celebration! Who is the mysterious old man who lies on his deathbed in a hospital in 1939, and how does his passing mark the beginning of the first heroic age of the Marvel Universe — and signal the rise of the superhumans? Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting unveil the defining story of the origin of the Marvel Universe, revealing the hidden connections that unite the earliest costumed champions, and whose reverberations are felt dramatically into the present day! It’s a world on the brink of war, and the race is on to create the world's first super-soldier! Witness the first days of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and many more-- how they shaped the world to come, and how the future they would create in turn shaped them! The must-read event of the season for any Marvel fan from the Award-Winning creators who redefined Captain America for the modern audience!
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