DC COMICS: July 2006 Collected Editions and Reprints Solicits HARDCOVERS ABSOLUTE DARK KNIGHT HC Written by Frank Miller Art by Miller & Klaus Janson Cover by Miller Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale August 30 512 pg, FC, $99.99 US * * * PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8 HC Written by Jack Cole Art and cover by Cole The Pliable Paladin returns for another round of body-bending action in THE PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 8! Reprinting the Plastic Man stories from POLICE COMICS #72-77 and PLASTIC MAN #9-10 (1947-1948), this 204-page volume also includes an introduction by acclaimed writer and longtime Plastic Man fan Harvey Pekar. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 204 pg, FC, $49.99 US * * * THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner Reprinting the Spirit sections from July 3 to December 25, 1949, Will Eisner's masterwork continues through one of its greatest periods in THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 19, featuring the classic stories "Ye Olde Spirit of '76," "Death of Autumn Mews" and "Ten Minutes" as well as an introduction from Stephen Weiner, co-author of THE WILL EISNER COMPANION. Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 196 pg, FC, $49.99 US TRADE PAPERBACKS ROBIN: DAYS OF FIRE AND MADNESS TP Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens It's all-out action in this trade collecting ROBIN #140-145! Robin enters a new world of danger when he's recruited by the mysterious Veteran to join his covert military group, and a greater threat emerges in Bludhaven when Darla Aquista is resurrected as the mystical Warlock's Daughter. Finally, an OMAC attack unleashes a deadly gang war. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US * * * GREEN ARROW: HEADING INTO THE LIGHT TP Written by Judd Winick Cover by James Jean Art by Tom Fowler, Jim Calafiore, Ron Garney, Paul Lee and others Green Arrow deals with the lingering ramifications of IDENTITY CRISIS in this volume collecting GREEN ARROW #52 and #54-59, featuring a guest appearance by Zatanna! Plus, Black Lightning joins Green Arrow as the pair track the unpredictable Dr. Light. And will an onslaught of villains mean the end for Star City? Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US * * * GREEN LANTERN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written by Dennis O'Neil, Alan Moore, Geoff Johns and others Art by Martin Nodell, Irwin Hasen, Gil Kane, Neal Adams and others Cover by Alex Ross The greatest adventures of the Emerald Gladiator, collected in one volume! Thrill to the exploits of several Green Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN ('40s) #1; ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #89; GREEN LANTERN ('60s-70s) #1, 9, 87, 172; SUPERMAN #257, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #3, GREEN LANTERN ('90s) #3, 0; GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC #5; GREEN LANTERN GALLERY and GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005. Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US * * * JUSTICE SOCIETY VOL. 1 TP Written by Paul Levitz and Gerry Conway Art by Wallace Wood, Joe Staton, Ric Estrada, Keith Giffen and Bob Layton Cover by Brian Bolland Collecting ALL-STAR COMICS #58-67, plus the origin of the JSA from DC SPECIAL #29! Witness the continuing adventures of The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Wildcat and the rest as they are joined by younger heroes Robin, Power Girl and Star-Spangled Kid! Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US * * * BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 3: DUTY CALLS TP Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig A new volume collecting The Batman Strikes #11-14! The Dark Knight battles some of his most deadly foes, including Clayface, The Penguin, and the Joker in these edgy stories inspired by the hit series on Kids WB. With Alfred and Detective Ellen Yin backing him up, Batman can't lose! Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 5" x 7.362" 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US * * * BATMAN STRIKES VOL. 4: BEHIND THE SHADOWS TP Written by Bill Matheny and J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Dave McCaig Collecting The Batman Strikes #17-21! The Joker threatens to unmask Batman's secret identity and Batgirl struggles to keep her alter-ego a secret from her father in these tales of double lives, inspired by the hit series on Kids WB! Advance-solicited; on sale August 9 5" x 7.362" 104 pg, FC, $6.99 US WILDSTORM/ABC/VERTIGO THE AUTHORITY/LOBO: HOLIDAY HELL TP Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant Art by Simon Bisley and Henry Flint Collected for the first time, Lobo's three forays into the exciting holiday season! The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, The Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell, and The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre! Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS * * * PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE TP Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray Cover by Williams & Jose Villarrubia A softcover edition of the final PROMETHEA collection features issues #26-32, plus a poster insert showing issue #32 in all its glory! This is the story of the end of the world, with guest stars from around the America's Best globe! Retailers: Please consult the order form for a special order incentive offer on this title. Advance-solicited; on sale August 16 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US * * * DOOM PATROL: MUSCLEBOUND TP Written by Grant Morrison Art by Steve Yeowell, Jamie Hewlett, Mark Badger and others Cover by Brian Bolland A new chapter begins for the World's Strangest Heroes with MUSCLEBOUND, collecting issues #42-50 of the surreal series written by Grant Morrison. Revealing the secret origin of Flex Mentallo and the terrifying secret beneath the Pentagon, MUSCLEBOUND also features the subtle menace of the Beard Hunter and more! Advance-solicited; on sale August 30 256 pg, FC, $19.99 US MATURE READERS * * * THE EXTERMINATORS: BUG BROTHERS TP Written by Simon Oliver Art by Tony Moore Cover by Philip Bond Collecting the first five issues of Vertigo's twisted new monthly series, THE EXTERMINATORS: BUG BROTHERS follows the dysfunctional adventures of exterminator Henry James and his freakish supporting cast as they take on the cruel chaos of nature in the dirty corners of Los Angeles - only to stumble upon a secret that could well reverse the positions of exterminator and pest! Written by Simon Oliver and illustrated by Eisner-nominated artist Tony Moore, this volume will make your skin crawl - in a good way! "This book is about as fun as you can get when it comes to 'mature reading' in comics. Highly recommended." -Aintitcoolnews.com Advance-solicited; on sale August 2 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS * * * HELLBLAZER: STATIONS OF THE CROSS TP Written by Mike Carey - Art by Leonardo Manco, Chris Brunner, Marcelo Frusin and Steve Dillon Cover by Tim Bradstreet Collecting HELLBLAZER #194-200, STATIONS OF THE CROSS finds John Constantine in the aftermath of the near-apocalypse he unwittingly caused, alone and with no memory of his identity or history. But the Hellblazer still has his usual luck, and soon enough he's being hunted by man and demon alike -- and about to make the worst mistake of his long, blood-soaked life. Advance-solicited; on sale August 23 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS