DC has unveiled their collected editions solicitations for the summer months of 2016. We get a Silver Age Flash TP which collects the debuts of some of his most popular rogues including Captain Cold and Gorilla Grodd. There is also a Golden Age Batman Omnibus featuring fights with Penguin and the Joker. There is even a Wonder Woman coloring book. What will you be picking up?
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BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 8: BLOOD OF HEROES HC
Get ready to ride with the GCPD in these epics from DETECTIVE COMICS #41-47 and the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #2! With a new Batman on patrol, Harvey Bullock is leading a Bat task force—but can he be trusted? And what kind of welcome awaits his new partner, Renee Montoya? Plus, the Joker’s Daughter reveals her plans to take on Batman and his task force—and they might prove deadly to Jim Gordon! And the new creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Marcio Takara takes Batman on his first mission with the Justice League to solve a series of mysterious mass murders.
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL, BRIAN BUCCELLATO and PETER J. TOMASI
Art by FERNANDO BLANCO and MARCIO TAKARA
Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale JULY 27 • 192 pg, FC, $24.99 US
BATMAN EARTH ONE VOL. 2 TP
The sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller and critically acclaimed BATMAN: EARTH ONE by the superstar creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank is here in trade paperback! While Gotham City is plunged into terror by an enigmatic anarchist and killer calling himself The Riddler, the Dark Knight must reconcile the increasingly conflicting ideologies of Detective Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne’s head of security, Alfred Pennyworth. But there are many more mysteries lurking within Gotham City, including the secret agenda of Harvey Dent and the bizarre creature prowling the sewers—Killer Croc!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by GARY FRANK and JON SIBAL
Cover by GARY FRANK
On sale JUNE 15 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT VOL. 3 HC
In these stories from issues #10-12, ANNUAL #1 the Robin Special, the Batgirl/Harley Quinn Special and more, the Arkham Knight goes hunting for the Scarecrow, and finds something even more horrifying! Plus, the villains of Gotham City unite with the Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight while Bane threatens everything Batman holds dear. And, Tim Drake must defend Wayne Enterprises from a gang of armed thugs.
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA, VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC, IG GUARA, ROBSON ROCHA and others
Game art cover
On sale JULY 6 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US
BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL VOL. 2 TP
The Dynamic Duo thought they defeated her for good, but Mother is back—and she’s ready to enact her grand plan! And, when the truth behind Batman’s greatest failure is revealed, one of his allies may walk away from the fight forever. And as the world burns, it’s up to Dick Grayson to save a generation from unspeakable tragedy! Collects BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #13-26.
Written by JAMES TYNION IV, SCOTT SNYDER and others
Art by various
Cover by TONY S. DANIEL
On sale JUNE 29 • 336 pg, FC, $34.99 US
BATMAN: ARKHAM – KILLER CROC TP
Known for his brutal strength and hot temper, Killer Croc has been one of Batman’s most physically formidable foes. Born with epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, a medical condition causing Killer Croc’s skin to harden and appear lizard-like, Croc has learned to embrace his destiny as a creature of Gotham’s seedy underbelly. This new title collects some of Killer Croc’s greatest stories.
Written by GERRY CONWAY and others
Art by various
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
On sale JUNE 22 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US
THE FLASH: THE SILVER AGE VOL. 1 TP
Collecting the earliest adventures of The Flash from SHOWCASE #4, 8 and 14, and THE FLASH #105-113! Witness the origin of The Flash, the debuts of his Rogues Gallery, including Captain Cold, Gorilla Grodd and Weather Wizard, and the introductions of fellow heroes Kid Flash and the Elongated Man.
Written by JOHN BROOME and ROBERT KANIGHER
Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE GIELLA and others
Cover by MICHAEL CHO
On sale JUNE 15 • 424 pg, FC, $24.99 US
BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
This second Golden Age collection includes stories from the early 1940s in which the Dynamic Duo battle evildoers including the Penguin, the Joker, Two-Face, the Scarecrow and many more. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #57-74, BATMAN #8-15 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #4-9.
Written by BILL FINGER and others
Art by BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON and others
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale AUGUST 10 • 776 pg, FC, $75.00 US
ALL-STAR SECTION 8 TP
The DC Universe is in danger and there’s only one super team that can save the day! Unlikely hero Sixpack heads to Gotham City to rebuild Section Eight—but when he comes up one hero short, Sixpack must try to recruit heroes like Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and more! Collects the six-issue miniseries plus the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: HARLEY QUINN #2.
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Art and cover by JOHN McCREA
On sale JUNE 15 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
TALES OF THE BATMAN: ALAN BRENNERT HC
The Dark Knight stars in this new collection of tales written by Alan Brennert from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #178, 181, 182 and 197, DETECTIVE COMICS #500, BATMAN: HOLY TERROR #1 and more, guest-starring Deadman, Black Canary, The Creeper, Hawk and Dove and more.
Written by ALAN BRENNERT
Art by JIM APARO, JOE STATON, DICK GIORDANO and others
Cover by JIM APARO
On sale JULY 13 • 208 pg, FC, $29.99 US
HARLEY QUINN VOL. 3: KISS KISS BANG STAB TP
Harley was certain she could have it all. She could be the world’s best landlord, protect Coney Island from the scum of the earth, woo Mason Macabre, work her day job as a psychiatrist, volunteer at the puppy shelter…but that’s a lot of spinning plates, and eventually they’re bound to start breaking! What happens when a psychopath cracks up? Is it possible for Harley to go even more insane?! Don’t miss this big helping of Harley from HARLEY QUINN #14-16, ANNUAL #1, VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL #1, and HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1!
Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by CHAD HARDIN, JOHN TIMMS, BEN CALDWELL, THONY SILAS, DARWYN COOKE and others
Cover by AMANDA CONNER
On sale JUNE 22 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED VOL. 3: REUNITED TP
In these stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #11-16 and an 8-page Sneak Peek story appearing in print for the first time, the team is transported into an eternal war between the forces of good and evil—but they’ll need to work with both sides to escape and end the violence. Can the team survive the onslaught of attacks and end the war? Featuring Batgirl, Stargirl, Robotman Vandal Savage and more!
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art by TRAVEL FOREMAN, PAUL PELLETIER and ROB HUNTER
Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
On sale JUNE 29 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US
DC: THE NEW FRONTIER TP
Darwyn Cooke’s acclaimed epic is back in a new title collecting the 6-issue miniseries plus JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL #1! When Cold War paranoia outlawed the heroes of the Golden Age, stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice. But as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, a new breed of hero would define the American Way!
Written by DARWYN COOKE
Art by DARWYN COOKE, J. BONE, DAVE BULLOCK and others
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale JUNE 22 • 480 pg, FC, $34.99 US
BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT VOL. 1 TP
Arkham Asylum is known for its lunatic inmates, and, now, one in particular: Batman. After the murder of a police officer, the Caped Crusader has been sentenced to Arkham Asylum, where a serial killer lurks the halls. Can Batman capture this knife-wielding fiend or will his enemies reach him first? Collecting the classic BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #1-12.
Written by ALAN GRANT
Art by NORM BREYFOGLE, DAN JURGENS, TIM SALE and others
Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE
On sale JUNE 8 • 320 pg, FC, $24.99 US
DEATHSTROKE THE TERMINATOR VOL. 3: NUCLEAR WINTER TP
In these stories from DEATHSTROKE THE TERMINATOR #14-20, Deathstroke is in trouble. He’s hunted by the CIA and the Teen Titans—and he may be dying. And while he takes refuge on Titans island, he learns that the island has been taken over by the forces of the evil Lord Chaos. How will he escape with his what remains of his life?
Written by MARV WOLFMAN
Art by ART NICHOLS, WILL BLYBERG, STEVE ERWIN and others
Cover by MIKE ZECK
On sale JUNE 22 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US
52 BOOK ONE TP
After the INFINITE CRISIS, the DC Universe spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Now, the first 26 issues of this weekly series are collected with stories by a superstar team of writers and some of comics’ top artists!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, GRANT MORRISON, GREG RUCKA and MARK WAID
Art by KEITH GIFFEN, JOE BENNETT, CHRIS BATISTA, KEN LASHLEY, EDDY BARROWS, PATRICK OLLIFFE and others
Cover by J.G. JONES
On sale JUNE 15 • 584 pg, FC, $29.99 US
SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
In these early Superman tales, the Man of Tomorrow battles crooked gamblers, fights for the rights of downtrodden citizens, and tackles corrupt politicians! Collected from ACTION COMICS #32-50, SUPERMAN #8-15, WORLD’S BEST COMICS #1 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #2-6.
Written by JERRY SIEGEL
Art by JOE SHUSTER and others
Cover by DARWYN COOKE
On sale JULY 6 • 736 pg, FC, $75.00 US
STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 3 TP
In this third STARMAN volume collecting STARMAN #30-38, STARMAN ANNUAL #2 and STARMAN SECRET FILES #1, Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. Plus, Starman teams up with Batman to save the life of Solomon Grundy.
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by TONY HARRIS, GENE HA, PHIL JIMENEZ, J.H. WILLIAMS III and others
Cover by TONY HARRIS
RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 1 • 432 pg, FC, $29.99 US
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 8: TRUTH HC
In these stories from ACTION COMICS #41-47 and the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: SUPERBOY #2, Clark deals with a society that no longer trusts him as he fights off a monstrous army that’s trying to destroy Metropolis. The only problem? Along with his secret identity, Superman’s powers have gone on the fritz. Does the former Man of Steel have enough strength to stop this grave threat?
Written by GREG PAK and AARON KUDER
Art by AARON KUDER, HOWARD PORTER and SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by AARON KUDER
On sale JULY 20 • 192 pg, FC, $24.99 US
PREZ: THE FIRST TEENAGE PRESIDENT TP
The political career of Prez Rickard, the first teen president of the United States, is collected in a single volume featuring stories from PREZ #1-4, CANCELLED COMICS CAVALCADE and SUPERGIRL #10 (1974), plus unexpected appearances from THE SANDMAN #54, VERTIGO VISIONS: PREZ #1 and pages from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 and THE MULTIVERSITY GUIDEBOOK #1.
Written by JOE SIMON, ED BRUBAKER, FRANK MILLER, NEIL GAIMAN and others
Art by FRANK MILLER, BRYAN TALBOT, ERIC SHANOWER, JERRY GRANDANETTI and others
Cover by JERRY GRANDANETTI
On sale JUNE 1 • 224 pg, FC, $24.99 US
COLORING DC: WONDER WOMAN TP
DC’s Amazon princess stars in a new coloring book focusing on her greatest covers, splash pages and more by some of comics’ top artists!
Art by GEORGE PEREZ, PHIL JIMENEZ, DAVID FINCH and others
Cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO
On sale JUNE 29 • 96 pg, B&W, $15.99 US
SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN VOL. 3: CASUALTIES OF WAR TP
The mysterious hero called Wonderstar needs guidance from Superman and Wonder Woman in dealing with his strange, erratic powers—and for help in protecting his loved ones. But with his past a blank slate, why does he feel a strange connection to them? Collects SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #13-17!
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by DOUG MAHNKE, JAIME MENDOZA and others
Cover by DOUG MAHNKE
On sale JUNE 8 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US
WONDER WOMAN ‘77 VOL. 1 TP
Travel back to the sizzling ‘70s as the undercover Amazon Princess joins forces with special agent Steve Trevor to defend America against Cold War-era criminals. A search for an escaped Soviet scientist brings Wonder Woman to the hottest disco of the day, Studio 52, where a live stage act might prove more of a threat to Wonder Woman than the Russian Roller Derby girls out to bring the scientist home. This new title collects WONDER WOMAN ‘77 SPECIAL #1-2.
Written by MARC ANDREYKO
Art by DREW JOHNSON, MATT HALEY, JASON BADOWER, CAT STAGGS and others
Cover by NICOLA SCOTT
On sale JUNE 15 • 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US
LEGENDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TP
In the wake of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, the heroes of the DC Universe must find a new purpose and direction in the battle for justice! When G. Gordon Godfrey arrives on behalf of Darkseid to create a hate campaign that outlaws super-heroic activities, the world’s greatest find themselves fighting the very people they swore to protect! Don’t miss this new edition collecting the 6-issue miniseries, including the first appearance of the modern Suicide Squad!
Written by JOHN OSTRANDER and LEN WEIN
Art by JOHN BYRNE and KARL KESEL
Cover by JOHN BYRNE
On sale JUNE 1• 168 pg, FC, $16.99 US
SUPERMAN: PANIC IN THE SKY TP NEW EDITION
In this new edition of DC classic, Brainiac invades the earth with his ultimate weapon—Warworld! With the help of Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and more, Superman must defend his adopted home. Collects ACTION COMICS #474-476, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #9-11, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #488-490 and SUPERMAN #65-67.
Written by DAN JURGENS, ROGER STERN, LOUISE SIMONSON and JERRY ORDWAY
Art by DAN JURGENS, BOB McLEOD, JON BOGDANOVE, TOM GRUMMETT and others
Cover by DAN JURGENS and BRETT BREEDING
On sale JUNE 8 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US