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DC/Wildstorm: Dreamwar #4
(July 2008)
(Writers: Keith Giffen
Artists: Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott
Cover: Dustin Nguyen)
The DC and WildStorm Universes are colliding, forcing heroes from both sides to work together, much to their displeasure. But when this scuttles the plans of the mastermind behind it all, he ups the ante by bringing the DCU villains into the mix.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 16.
[Presumably has Legion content; #1-2 did.]
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Showcase Presents: Supergirl vol. 1 TPB
(November 2007)
(Writers: Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, and others
Artist: Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring, and others
Cover: Mooney?)
Supergirl Vol. 1 TP collects stories from Action Comics #252-281, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #40, 44, 46, 51, and 52, Adventure Comics #278, Superboy #80, Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #314, and Superman #123, 139, 140, and 144.
528 pp, $16.99, in stores Nov. 28
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Krypto the Superdog: Dog Star Patrol
(February 2006)
(Creator: Michael Tyrell)
Join Krypto and his team of super-animals in their intergalactic
adventures with this super fun activity and coloring book,
complete with thrilling glow-in-the-dark stickers.
48 pages, $3.99
[The Dog Star Patrol is the cartoon’s version of
the Space Canine Patrol Agency, which is the Legion of Super-Hereos
recast as dogs.]
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Legion of Super-Heroes #44
(July 2008)
(Writers: Jim Shooter
Artists: Francis Manapul & John Livesay
Cover: Manapul & Livesay; variant by Neal Adams)
On planet Velmar V, the invincible Ikilles has already trashed Timber Wolf and Shadow Lass. Now, the Legion’s last hope is — Invisible Kid?! Meanwhile, while the rest of the weary, wounded Rimbor Team fights an army of heavily armed Science Police, Atom Girl squares off against the vicious Commodore. And on Earth the mysterious M’Rissey awes everyone with his unexpected power!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 23.
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The Justice League of America HC #3: The Injustice League
(June 2008)
(Writers: Dwayne McDuffie and Alan Burnett
Artists: Ed Benes, Sandra Hope, Mike McKone, Andy Lanning, Joe Benitez and Victor Llama
Cover: Ian Churchill)
The new adventures of the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes continue in this volume collecting JLA Wedding Special #1 and Justice League of America #13-16! As the wedding of Green Arrow and Black Canary looms, the new Injustice League forms! The World’s Greatest Super-Villains — including Lex Luthor, The Joker, Gorilla Grodd, Cheetah, Poison Ivy, Dr. Light and more — stage an unprecedented attack on the JLA, taking Wonder Woman and other heroes prisoner.
It all leads to an epic melee as the forces of good and evil collide, and the JLA will lose a member before rallying for the no-holds-barred brawl of the century!
144 pages, $19.99, in stores on June 4.
[Validus appears on one cover of Justice League of America #13, but nowhere in the interiors.]
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Superman: The Animated Series vol. 3 DVD
(June 2006)
Includes episode #44, “New Kids in Town”, which
guest stars the Legion of Super-Heroes.
2 discs , $26.90, in stores on June 20.
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The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #17
(August 2008)
(Writer: J. Torres
Artist: Sanford Greene
Cover: Alexander Serra)
A distress call from a stranded United Planets ship pits the Legion against a gang of Thanagarian pirates and they’re not exactly carrying on Hawkman’s heroic legacy! The team will have to call in the big guns, but their best hope is 1,000 years away.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on August 13.
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Countdown to Final Crisis TPB #2
(July 2008)
(Writer: Paul Dini, Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray, Adam Beechen, Tony Bedard, and Sean McKeever
Artist: Keith Giffen, Jesus Saiz, David Lopez, Mike Norton, Jim Calafiore, Manuel Garcia, Carlos Magno, Al Barrionuevo, Tom Derenick, Ian Churchill, Norm Rapmund, Shane Davis, Matt Banning, J.G. Jones, Talent Caldwell, Jimmy Palmiotti, Don Hillsman, Art Thibert, and Rodney Ramos
Cover: Ed Benes
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The second of four volumes collecting DC’s explosive weekly series! In this volume, featuring COUNTDOWN #38-26, Karate Kid ventures to Oracle for answers, Jimmy Olsen attempts to join two exclusive clubs, and more
Oon sale July 16 • 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US
[Karate Kid and Una (one of Duo Damsel’s bodies) appear.]
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Krypto The Superdog: Cosmic Canine vol. 1 DVD
(Q2 2006)
Includes five episodes of the series, presuambly including
at least one episode with the Dog Stars (since they are on
the cover) or Streaky.
1 disc , $14;98, in stores in Second Quarter.
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DC/Wildstorm: Dreamwar #5
(August 2008)
(Writers: Keith Giffen
Artists: Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott
Cover: Gene Ha)
Things are looking grim for the heroes from both universes. The onslaught of an enraged mother nature and the always-psychotic villains of the DCU are proving to be more than the combined might of both universes’ heroes can handle.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 20.
[Presumably has Legion content; #1-2 did.]
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Countdown: Arena TPB
(July 2008)
(Writer: Keith Champagne
Artist: Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
Cover:
Andy Kubert)
Collecting the 4-issue miniseries event! Carefully selected from worlds throughout all 52 universes, three versions of each DC hero will walk into the Arena, and only one will walk away.
On sale July 30 • 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US
[A version of L.E.G.I.O.N. — which universe is unspecified — appears in a couple panels.]
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Krypto The Superdog: Basic Action Figures Series
1
(July 2006)
As Seen on Cartoon Network! Krypto and his
friends are ready to do battle with the bad guys! Each
5 scale figure has a special feature that lets kids imagine
they’re fighting crime: Tail Terrier’s bendable
tail spins and can be twisted into any shape! Bull
Dog’s horns pop out. Krypto’s legs
extend into flying position. Ace the Bathound has
a retractable Batarang that can be wrapped around objects! Blister
card packaging.
Available some time in July.
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Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1
(August 2008)
(Writers: Geoff Johns
Artists: George Pérez and Scott Koblish
Cover: Pérez)
From the moment Kal-El landed on earth until the end of time, the Time Trapper has sought to erase Superman’s impact on the universe. But the Legion of Super-Heroes have always been there to stop him. This time, though, even the Legion won’t be enough. The Time Trapper has found the ultimate weapon to carry out his plan — a twisted mirror image of the boy of steel from a parallel Earth long dead: Superboy-Prime! Who will answer the Legion’s call for help? Find out here as the Crisis of the 31st century begins!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 20.
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Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes hardcover
(July 2008)
(Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Gary Frank and John Sibal
Cover: Frank and Sibal
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Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, originally presented in Action Comics #858-863! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it’s been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven’t they returned to visit him? What’s become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he’s determined to help his friends — even if it means his life!
On sale July 9 • 168 pg, FC, $24.99 US
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Krypto The Superdog vol. 2 DVD
(October 2006)
The DVD will include five episodes and will carry a suggested price of $14.97.
Episodes featured are:
“The Streaky Story,” written by Jennifer Evans Gardner and directed by Scott Jeralds.
“Diaper Madness,” written by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini and directed by Scott Jeralds.
“Feline Fatale,” written by Tim Cahill and Julie McNally Cahill and directed by Scott Jeralds.
“Dog-Gone Kevin,” written by John Loy and directed by Scott Jeralds.
“The Dark Hound Strikes,” written by Paul Dini and directed by Scott Jeralds.
In stores on Oct. 24.
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Final Crisis: Rogues Revenge #2
(August 2008)
(Writers: Geoff Johns
Artists: Scott Kolins
Cover: Kolins)
Life was easier when the Rogues had Barry Allen for a foe or at least it was a bit more fun. Now, hunted by Libra and the Secret Society for refusing to worship the impending evil that is prophesized to claim Earth, Cold and his crew find themselves attacked on several fronts… and that doesn’t sit well with the Rogues. Plus, a bizarre twist for Inertia!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 20.
[Inertia is a 31st century clone of Impulse.]
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The Brave and the Bold HC #2: The Book of Destiny
(August 2008)
(Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, and Bob Wiacek
Cover: Pérez and Wiacek)
Collecting issues #7-12 of THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD! The Book of Destiny’s been opened, and it will take the combined might of Superman, The Flash, the Metal Men, the Blackhawks, the Atom, Hawkman, Aquaman, the Teen Titans, the Newsboy Legion, and more to prevent certain doom!
On sale August 20 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 U
[The Waid/Kitson Legion appears in a couple flashback panels.]
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Superman/Batman Series 5: Vengeance 2
(February 2008)
Designed by Ed McGuinness.
The best-selling action figure line continues! Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. Figures include Supergirl (6.5"), Power Girl (6.5"), Batman/Superman (6.75"), and The Joker & Mr. Mxyzpltk 2-pack (6.75" and 4.5").
Price TBA, in stores on Feb. 13.
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Justice Society of America #18
(August 2008)
(Writer: Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Artist: Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose
Cover: Ross; variant by Eaglesham & Jose)
Magog is introduced into the DC Universe in “Gog” part 3! The last god of the Third World has walked the Earth delivering good will to men wherever he goes. But out of a violent confrontation comes the birth of the one being the Kingdom Come Superman must stop: Magog! Meanwhile, Starman struggles with his new role on the team and Damage celebrates his. Plus, Power Girl’s strange ordeal on Earth-2 leads her to seek out help from an unlikely source.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 27.
[The “Lightning Saga” Starman is a member of the Justice Society.]
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Millennium TPB
(August 2008)
(Writers: Steve Englehart
Artists: Joe Staton, Ian Gibson, and others
Cover: Staton and Mark Farmer)
The 1988 8-issue miniseries Millennium is collected for the first time! The Guardians of the Universe have left our dimension behind — and in their absence, the deadly robotic army of Manhunters threatens the survival of the DC Universe!
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on August 6.
[If this has any material covering the crossovers, it will mention Laurel Kent.]
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Justice League of America: Villains poster
(May 2008)
(Artist: Ian Churchill)
From the cover of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13.
On sale May 21, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 US
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Legion of Super-Heroes #45
(August 2008)
(Writers: Jim Shooter
Artists: Francis Manapul & John Livesay
Cover: Manapul & Livesay)
A massive intruder planet has appeared near Jupiter and its gravity is ripping apart the solar system! Under Brainiac 5’s guidance, Light Lass and Star Boy fight back, but they’ll have to do the impossible moving planets to end the chaos and carnage!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 27.
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Invasion TPB
(August 2008)
(Writers: Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo
Artists: Todd McFarlane, Bart Sears, P. Craig Russell, Joe Rubinstein, and others
Cover: McFarlane and Rubinstein)
The massive 3-issue miniseries from 1988 is collected for the first time! In this universe-spanning saga, the deadly but emotionless Dominators have come to Earth to wipe out the threat posed by metahumans. But what is the real reason for their attack?
256 pages, $24.99, in stores on August 27.
[Features Dominators, Khunds, Gil’Dishpan, Imskians, and other Legion alien races.]
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Justice Society of America poster
(August 2008)
(Artist: Alex Ross)
From the cover of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #11.
On sale August 27, 2008 • Poster • $7.99 US
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The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #18
(September 2008)
(Writer: J. Torres
Artist: Ethen Beavers
Cover: Alexander Serra)
Computer chaos hits New Metropolis, crippling the high-tech city and throwing the Legion into the Dark Ages as communications crash, starships collide and magic takes over! Brainiac 5 has to prove that science is stronger than sorcery… but will he have to give up his place in the Legion to do it?
On sale September 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
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Showvcase Presents: Superman TPB #4
(August 2008)
(Writers: Jerry Siegel, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman, and others
Artists: Curt Swan, George Klein, Al Plastino, and others
Cover: Swan and Klein)
Collecting stories from Action Comics #293-310 and Superman #157-167.
512 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on August
[Minor appearances by Legionnaires or other cast members are throughout this volumen, in Action Comics #294, 297, 298, 306, 307, and 309, and in Superman #157, 162, 165, and 167.]
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Legion of Super Heroes DVD, Season 1 vol. 2
This second DVD of the ongoing Kids’ WB! series contains episodes #5-8 (“Champions”, “Fear Factory”, “Brain Drain”, and “Lightning Storm”). Overall, it shows the series still in the character introduction phase, particularly in the case of Lightning Lad, Phantom Girl, Brainiac 5, and Bouncing Boy. While sometime this helps, especially in the episode “Champions”, it can also get silly, such as “Fear Factory”.
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DC/Wildstorm: Dreamwar #6
(September 2008)
(Writers: Keith Giffen
Artists: Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott
Cover: Carlos Pacheco)
Hell has been unleashed upon the earth, as all the villains from the DC Universe and the WildStorm Universe team up. And with the moon ripped from its orbit, the earth itself is being torn asunder. Could this final issue contain the end of two universes?
On sale September 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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Countdown to Final Crisis TPB #3
(September 2008)
(Writer: Paul Dini, Adam Beechen, Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, Tony Bedard, and Sean McKeever
Artist: Scott Kolins, Tom Derenick, Jamal Igle, Howard Porter, Jesus Saiz, and others
Cover: Stefane Roux)
In this third Countdown collection, featuring stories from issues #25-13, Jimmy Olsen’s unpredictable super-powers bring him to the attention of Darkseid!
296 pages, $19.99, in stores on Sep ??
[Karate Kid and Una (one of Duo Damsel’s bodies) appear.]
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Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #2
(September 2008)
(Writers: Geoff Johns
Artists: George Pérez and Scott Koblish
Cover: Pérez)
Geoff Johns and George Pérez continue crafting the Crisis of the 31st Century! As Superboy-Prime leads the Legion of Super-Villains against everything and everyone inspired by the legacy of Superman, the Legion of Super-Heroes are forced to call for help from beyond their world. Meanwhile, contingency plans are created by Brainiac 5 as he attempts to overcome Colu’s devastating betrayal, Dawnstar and Wildfire pull off a startling rescue, but at a horrible cost to the universe, and Saturn Girl uncovers the source of the Legion’s troubles.
On sale September 17 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
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Justice League of America: The Tornado’s Path TPB
(September 2008)
(Writers: Brad Meltzer
Artists: Ed Benes and Sandra Hope
Cover: Michael Turner)
Brad Meltzer redefines the World’s Greatest Super Team for a new generation in this trade paperback collecting issues #1-7 of the new series, with foldout pages, variant covers and much more!
224 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 10.
[Karate Kid’s identity was revealed in #7.]
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Justice Society of America #19
(September 2008)
(Writer: Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Artist: Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose
Cover: Ross; variant by Eaglesham)
“One World, Under Gog” continues! The Justice Society begins to dissolve as Gog vows to bring peace to Earth…in a way that frightens some and thrills others. But with Hawkman around, it’s not going to be a simple debate. Plus, Starman reveals his concerns about the team’s future to Mr. Terrific while Power Girl struggles to come to terms with her greatest desire!
On sale September 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
[The “Lightning Saga” Starman is a member of the Justice Society.]
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Kingdom Come TPB (New Edition)
(September 2008)
(Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: Alex Ross
Cover: Ross)
Ross provides a new cover painting for this new edition of Kingdom Come, which features a deluxe foldout cover only on its first printing! (Subsequent printings will not include the foldout.) This is the unforgettable, best-selling tale of a world spinning inexorably out of control. Waid and Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. Kingdom Come is a riveting epic that pits the old guard Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their allies — against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes.
232 pages, $17.99, in stores on Sept. 10.
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Legion of Super-Heroes #46
(September 2008)
(Writers: Jim Shooter
Artists: Francis Manapul & John Livesay
Cover: Manapul & Livesay)
Chameleon’s hand is amputated! The menacing Intruder Planet is revealed as the source of the Alien Life-Eradicators! A longtime Legionnaire takes the first step down the path of darkness! Plus, the heartbreaking end of the oldest relationship in the history of the Legion!
On sale September 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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Wonder Woman: The Circle HC
(September 2008)
(Writers: Gail Simone
Artists: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Bernard Chang, and Ron Randall
Cover: Dodson and Dodson)
What is the deadly secret of the mysterious Circle? Wonder Woman will find out in this new hardcover collecting issues #14-19 of her hit series. Also in this volume, the reformed Secret Society of Super-Villains invades Paradise Island, led by Captain Nazi!
160 pages, $24.99, in stores on Sept. 17.
[The last two issues in the collection feature Khunds.]
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Legion of Super-Heroes HC: Enemy Rising
(October 2008)
(Writer: Jim Shooter
Artists: Francis Manapul, Aaron Lopresti, and John Livesay
Cover: Manapul & Livesay)
Collecting Legion of Super-Heroes #37-44, “Enemy Rising” features the work of legendary, returning Legion writer Jim Shooter, with spectacular art by Francis Manapul! Can Lightning Lad grow into his new role as Legion Leader in time to help the team stop an evil from beyond the fringes of the universe?
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on Oct. 15.
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Legion of Super-Heroes #46
(September 2008)
(Writers: Jim Shooter
Artists: Francis Manapul & John Livesay
Cover: Manapul & Livesay)
Chameleon’s hand is amputated! The menacing Intruder Planet is revealed as the source of the Alien Life-Eradicators! A longtime Legionnaire takes the first step down the path of darkness! Plus, the heartbreaking end of the oldest relationship in the history of the Legion!
On sale September 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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Showcase Presents: World’s Finest vol. 2
(October 2008)
(Writers: Jerry Coleman, Ed Herron, Dave Wood, Bill Finger, and Edmond Hamilton
Artists: Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, Jim Mooney, and others
Cover: Swan & George Klein)
Superman, Batman and Robin team up once more in tales from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #112-145! Among the foes the World’s Finest team faces are The Composite Superman, The Joker, Lex Luthor, Bat-Mite and Mr. Mxyzptlk!
On sale October 15 • 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US
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DC Universe Illustrated by Neal Adams vol. 1 HC
(October 2008)
(Writers: Robert Kanigher, Bob Haney, Gardner Fox, Neal Adams, Cary Bates, Len Wein, and Howard Liss
Artists: Neal Adams, Joe Kubert, Nick Cardy, Dick Dillin, Steve Harper, and Vince Colletta
Cover: Adams)
At last, it’s here — the first of three hardcover volumes collecting nearly every DC Comics story and cover by Neal Adams not already collected in Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Batman, or Deadman titles! Featuring rarely seen stories from Our Army at War #182, 183 and 186, Star Spangled War Stories #134 and 144, Detective Comics #369, Teen Titans #20-22, Action Comics #425, Superman #254, Weird War Tales #12 and 13, and more!
192 pages, $39.99, in stores on Oct. 22.
[Neal Adams did several late Legion-era Adventure Comics covers. They may be included in this volume or in a following one.]
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Justice Society of America TPB: The Next Age
(October 2008)
(Writer: Geoff Johns
Artists: Dale Eaglesham, Art Thibert, and Ruy Jose
Cover: Alex Ross)
The book collecting the first four issues of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA is now available in trade paperback! Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate a recruitment program, tracking heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle, and more!
On sale October 22 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US
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Booster Gold: Blue and Gold HC #2
(November 2008)
(Writers: Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz
Artists: Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
Cover: Jurgens & Rapmund)
In this second BOOSTER GOLD volume collecting issues #0, 7-10 and 1,000,000, Booster travels through time to save his best friend, Blue Beetle, from being murdered. But the resulting change to the time stream creates a wormhole of problems for the two heroes and some unpredictable consequences…
On sale November 5 • 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US
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Justice Society of America: Thy Kingdom Come HC #3
(November 2008)
(Writers: Geoff Johns & Alex Ross
Artists: Dale Eaglesham, Art Thibert, and Ruy Jose
Cover: Alex Ross)
The Kingdom Come Superman continues to crusade against evil alongside his new Justice Society teammates — but is he the only one who can stand against the threat of Magog? And what are Gog’s true motives? This hard-hitting new volume collects JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #13-18!
On sale November 26 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US
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