DC Comics July 2010 Solicitations

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art and cover by DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI Best-selling comics writer J. Michael Straczynski (THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Thor) smashes all your expectations of Wonder Woman by lauching an all-new era for the Amazon Princess! Spinning out of the mind-bending events of WONDER WOMAN #600, Diana must face the biggest mystery of all - who destroyed Paradise Island? On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, GEOFF JOHNS, GAIL SIMONE & others Art by GEORGE P REZ, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOE MADUREIRA & others Cover by GEORGE P REZ 1:25 "DC 75th Anniversary" variant cover by ADAM HUGHES 1:75 "DC 75th Anniversary" variant black and white cover by ADAM HUGHES You're invited to the gala celebration featuring WONDER WOMAN talent from the past and present to commemorate this landmark issue! Renumbered to reflect Wonder Woman's starring role in 600 issues, this book features the industry's top talent - including Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, George P rez, Gail Simone, Joe Madureira and more! Plus, readers won't want to miss a chance to check out the exciting, all-new direction for the Wonder Woman universe as new ongoing writer J. Michael Straczynski (SUPERMAN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Amazing Spider-Man) provides a story of his own!

Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN The four-part epic BATMAN: IMPOSTERS begins with this thirty-page adventure! A call to arms has gone out through Gotham City, and normal, everyday citizens are being drafted into a bizarre battle. Will they side with vigilante justice or join the cause of chaos and anarchy? Only The Dark Knight can rein in the terror created by the villain known only as The Imposter. But what is The Imposter's true motivation for this gang war - and what's hiding behind his rictus grin? Be here to find out! On sale JULY 28 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH & JOE WEEMS When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he'll do anything - anything - to get that power back. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU's most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by new ongoing writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON), with covers by David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY, Ultimatum)! On sale JULY 28 40 pg, FC $3.99 US

Written by PAUL CORNELL Art by PETE WOODS Cover by DAVID FINCH Look out, Metropolis - Lex Luthor is back! The dynamic new creative team of Paul Cornell and Pete Woods (SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON) hits the scene with an oversized issue packed with non-stop action! That's not all! Superstar artist David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY, New Avengers) joins ACTION COMICS this issue as new cover artist!

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER Art by LEE GARBETT & JONATHAN GLAPION Cover by STANLEY ARTGERM LAU It's the end of Batgirl's first year as a member of the Bat-family, and the stakes couldn't be higher! Stephanie Brown must risk her life to break into the Calculator's secret lair in an attempt to save Oracle and all of Gotham City from his techno-plague. And finally, the Calculator's daughter accepts her true destiny! On sale JULY 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by JUDD WINICK Art and cover by SAMI BASRI Due to the events in JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST, Power Girl finds herself mysteriously unaware of the period in her life when Max Lord was pulling her strings as part of Justice League International. Meanwhile, the distractions of being a heroine cause her business to falter as her friends and co-workers disappear. Are they simply walking away - or is something worse happening to them? On sale JULY 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by DAN DIDIO Art and cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION The Great Divide continues! Separated by two continents and personal differences, the two Outsiders teams are pushed to their limits. Black Lightning, Owl Man and newest member Freight Train take on the combined might of Chemomorpho while Geo-Force and his army invade a neighboring country - only to come face-to-face with that country's defender, The Olympian! This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled. RESOLICIT On sale JULY 28 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by FRAZER IRVING Cover by FRANK QUITELY 1:25 variant cover by FRAZER IRVING In Batman Must Die! part 2 of 3, one of our heroes lies near death! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne enter the ultimate, blood-soaked battle against two foes who almost destroyed the original Batman. Are the new Dynamic Duo up to this final confrontation with absolute evil? If they can't truly bond as a team, they're dead! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by MARK BAGLEY & NORM RAPMUND Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO 1:25 DC 75th Anniversary Variant cover by GEORGE P REZ In part 2 of the JLA/JSA crossover, the Starheart has staked its claim on Alan Scott and his kids Jade and Obsidian! Can the combined might of the Justice Society and the Justice League break up the newly reunited family before they unwittingly unleash serious damage on the DC Universe? Also features the second piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale JULY 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US