Some of DC's biggest heroes team up in this revamp of the BRAVE AND THE BOLD series from Hugo Award-winning author J. Michael Straczynski! First up, the best-selling scribe pairs Batman and the fan-favorite Dial H For Hero concept. And when an experiment meant to alter the speed of light goes awry, Barry Allen finds himself face-to-face with some surprising allies - World War II's legendary Blackhawks! Then, the shambling walking doll that is Brother Power, the Geek is reborn in Gotham City while Green Lantern and Dr. Fate team up to take down a mystical threat! Fans of Straczynski's work on blockbuster titles such as Amazing Spider-Man and Thor will want to get in on this action-packed DC ongoing debut from one of the biggest names in comics!

A classic Archive Edition collecting THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #50-56 and 59(Nov 1963-May 1965), featuring the unforgettable pairings of Green Arrow &The Martian Manhunter, The Flash & The Atom, and more! Plus, an introductionby Michael Uslan.

"Originally issued in single magazine form in The brave and the bold"--T.p. verso.

Written by Mark Waid Art and cover by George P�rez & Bob 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! Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 - 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Batman takes on crime with the help of DC’s greatest heroes based on the acclaimed Cartoon Network animated series. The all-ages title based on the acclaimed animated series on Cartoon Network continues as Batman battles evil with the help of someof DC’s greatest heroes, including Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter and more. This fun new collection includes a Valentine’s Day caper story and a race to solve a mystery pitting the Dark Knight against The Flash to see who’s the world’sfastest detective.

Written by Marv Wolfman and David Hine Art by Phil Winslade and Doug Braithwaite Cover by Doug Braithwaite Don't miss the latest round of DCU team-ups from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #17-22! Green Lantern's in a tough situation as he finds himself teaming with the Phantom Stranger to aid a far-off world. Plus: Supergirl and Raven band together to save San Francisco from a new Super-Villain with deep roots in the DC Universe! Advance-solicited; on sale July 1 - 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Focusing especially on American comic books and graphic novels from the 1930s to the present, this massive four-volume work provides a colorful yet authoritative source on the entire history of the comics medium. Comics and graphic novels have recently become big business, serving as the inspiration for blockbuster Hollywood movies such as the Iron Man series of films and the hit television drama The Walking Dead. But comics have been popular throughout the 20th century despite the significant effects of the restrictions of the Comics Code in place from the 1950s through 1970s, which prohibited the depiction of zombies and use of the word "horror," among many other rules. Comics through Time: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas provides students and general readers a one-stop resource for researching topics, genres, works, and artists of comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels. The comprehensive and broad coverage of this set is organized chronologically by volume. Volume 1 covers 1960 and earlier; Volume 2 covers 1960–1980; Volume 3 covers 1980–1995; and Volume 4 covers 1995 to the present. The chronological divisions give readers a sense of the evolution of comics within the larger contexts of American culture and history. The alphabetically arranged entries in each volume address topics such as comics publishing, characters, imprints, genres, themes, titles, artists, writers, and more. While special attention is paid to American comics, the entries also include coverage of British, Japanese, and European comics that have influenced illustrated storytelling of the United States or are of special interest to American readers.