August 2008 Solicitations
DC Comics
8 releases from DC Comics shipping in August 2008. Pull the issues, track the trades.
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Issues
Gary Frank
Cover Artist
Action Comics #868
Creative Team
- A/CAGary Frank
- WGeoff Johns
Description
Written by Geoff Johns Art by Gary Frank & Jon Sibal Cover by Frank "Brainiac" part 3 of 5! The frightening storyline that sets the stage for the SUPERMAN event of 2008 continues. Against everyone's advice, Superman has journeyed to the deepest reaches of space to initiate contact with an alien being he thought he knew: Brainiac. But after learning about the truth behind Brainiac's existence and his plans for Earth, Superman may regret his decision. On sale August 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Frank Quitely
Cover Artist
All Star Superman #12
Creative Team
- A/CAFrank Quitely
- WGrant Morrison
Description
Written by Grant Morrison Art by Frank Quitely & Jamie Grant Cover by Frank Quitely The Man of Steel has faced twelve super-challenges. Now, as Lex Luthor's brilliant, criminal machinations come together, what fate awaits the doomed Superman? This is the final, dramatic chapter of the incredible, award-winning 12-issue run of ALL STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely and Jamie Grant - don't miss it! On sale August 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Jim Calafiore
Cover Artist
Batman And The Outsiders #10
Creative Team
- ARyan Benjamin
- WChuck Dixon
- CAJim Calafiore
Description
Written by Chuck Dixon Art by Julian Lopez & Bit Cover by J. Calafiore Acting on a tip from Looker, Batman leads the Outsiders against new metahumans who gained their powers from the bite of a renegade alien! Meanwhile, an accident in the lab leaves an Outsider ally in a coma, with his psyche trapped inside Remac! Guest starring Dr. Kirk Langstrom - the Man-Bat. On sale August 20 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
St?phane Roux
Cover Artist
Birds Of Prey #121
Creative Team
- WAntony Bedard
- CASt?phane Roux
Description
Written by Tony Bedard Art by Michael O'Hare & John Floyd Cover by Stephane Roux The Joker infiltrates the high-tech gang network of the Birds' new hometown, Platinum Flats! And that's going to set him up for a direct conflict with Oracle, Barbara Gordon! On sale August 20 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Adam Hughes
Cover Artist
Catwoman #82
Creative Team
- ADavid Lopez
- WWill Pfeifer
- CAAdam Hughes
Description
Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The not-so-long kiss goodnight! Catwoman's trying to stay one step ahead of Batman, the police and the supervillains of Gotham City, but in this final issue she's going to have to doublecross one of them. Will they be able to live with it? And will she still be standing when the smoke has cleared? On sale August 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US FINAL ISSUE
Dustin Nguyen
Cover Artist
Detective Comics #847
Creative Team
- A/CADustin Nguyen
- WPaul Dini
Description
Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans? On sale August 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Alex Ross
Cover Artist
Justice Society Of America #18
Creative Team
- ADale Eaglesham
- AJerry Ordway
- WGeoff Johns
- W/CAAlex Ross
Description
Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross Art and variant cover by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross 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. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Jose). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale August 27 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Aaron Lopresti
Cover Artist
Wonder Woman #23
Creative Team
- A/CAAaron Lopresti
- WGail Simone
Description
Written by Gail Simone Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan Cover by Aaron Lopresti It's the finale of the 4-part "Ends of the Earth" epic! Wonder Woman returns from the darkest corners of the DCU, and she's brought something nasty back with her! And will Diana fall at the scene of her Amazon sisters' greatest tragedy? You've never seen Wonder Woman like this before! On sale August 13 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US