New Releases by Scott Beatty

Superman-Prime faces off against Monarch as another player steps out of the shadows to join the Monitor Solomon. Plus, the battle of Earth-51 comes to an end in a devastating way!

Superman-Prime finds his ''perfect Earth,'' but you know what they say about being careful about what you wish for. Plus, the battle continues between the Monitors and Monarch, and Jason Todd adopts a new but familiar identity!

Mary Marvel is brought before Queen Hippolyta. Plus, Superman-Prime takes on the Monitor Solomon in his continuing quest for the "perfect Earth" and Ray Palmer reveals his connection to the Great Disaster!

War rages between the Monitors and the Monarch with Earth-51 as the battlefield! Caught in the crossfire, Green Lantern Kyle Rayner and the Atom take on the Crime Syndicate while Donna Troy faces her duplicate. Plus, the secret of Jimmy Olsen''s powers revealed.

For comic-book fans everywhere - an updated edition of the A-Z reference of the DC universe. New and expanded, this one volume encyclopedia featuring more than 1200 of the classic characters created by comics giant DC is essential for any fan. With new entries on the latest DC characters and expanded ones on Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the JLA, Aquaman, Catwoman and Wonder Woman, all the world-renowned super heroes and super villains are here, as well as the weird and wonderful one-offs. Special features celebrate some of the DC heroes and villains'' more memorable exotic vehicles and weaponry, their titanic clashes, or romantic encounters plus recent story developments including the Infinite Crisis. With a brand new cover designed by Alex Ross, one of the world''s pre-eminent comic book artists and thrilling original, comic-book art, the fun and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page!

Alphabetical listings provide release dates, scales, articulations, accessories, first appearance notes, and photographs of more than 1,400 DC Comics action figures.

Pied Piper goes to gruesome lengths to separate himself from the deceased body of Trickster. Meanwhile, the Challengers arrive on Earth-51 and deduce the location of Ray Palmer! Plus, the truth about the women of Paradise Island!

Brother Eye attempts to assimilate America''s defensive network and unleashes dozens of OMACs while Karate Kid and Una try to escape Bludhaven. Meanwhile, Monarch builds his multiverse army in the Arena!

After the encounter with Deadshot, the Trickster is dead—but the Pied Piper is still attached to him and the cuffs are about to explode! Meanwhile, Granny Goodness continues to mold her new Female Furies and the women of Paradise Island continue their training and trials.

Super-villains crash the wedding reception of Black Canary and Green Arrow—and the Trickster and Pied Piper are caught in the middle. Meanwhile, at Project Cadmus, Jimmy Olsen mutates and the Challengers arrive on Earth-15!

Jimmy Olsen arrives at Project Cadmus and an ancient evil summons Mary Marvel. Meanwhile, Supergirl and Wonder Girl attempt to sneak into Black Canary''s bachelorette party!

At Shadowcrest, Zatanna continues to train Mary Marvel in her new powers, but Mary''s new personality decides to amp up the session! Plus, after failing to join the Teen Titans, Mr. Action takes a chance with the JLA.

Oracle tries to crack the code of Karate Kid''s illness. Meanwhile, the Atom, Bob the Monitor, Donna Troy and Jason Todd continue their search for Ray Palmer and the Trickster and Pied Piper run afoul of Poison Ivy.

Look, up in the sky! It''s a bird! It''s a plane! It''s The Superman Handbook, arriving just in time for the June 2006 box office release of Superman Returns!It doesn''t take super-powers to save the day, just superknowledge. This follow-up to the legendary Batman Handbook provides the tips, techniques and tricks of the trade to be the hero anywhere, at any time.The Superman Handbook offers practical information to perform Super Rescues of people falling through the air, give Super Aid to treat wounds and poisonings and use Super Skills to break down doors. All are illustrated with step-by-step images for easy use.

Based in the world of the Dark Knight but with real-world expert advice, The Batman Handbook teaches all of the skills of the world''s most mysterious superhero. Covering such essentials as throwing a batarang, constructing a Kevlar suit and withstanding poisoning, this ultimate guide is produced in partnership with DC Comics and features all original artwork from David Hahn, a DC comics illustrator.Batman comics ranked top in comic book sales for seven out of 12 months last year. The book will be published in time for the June 2005 release of Batman Begins, a movie focusing on how a young Bruce Wayne obtained the skills and abilities necessary to become Batman. With real-world advice about fantastical skills, The Batman Handbook will appeal to all superhero wannabes.

The Visual Guide to Summer 2005''s must-see movie most complex resident. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Pictures, this book features character profiles, live-action stills plus in-depth details of Batman''s suit, weaponry and, of course, the new Batmobile.

She has been called The Princess of Plunder, the Queen of Crime, the Feline Fatale, but her real name is Selina KyleQand she has had more aliases than a cat has lives. Catwoman: The Visual Guide to the Feline Fatale reveals every possible aspect of this fascinating, enigmatic she-rogue as she has appeared in DC comic books over more than six thrill-packed decades.

In "Knights Passed" part 3, Man-Bat enters the picture! But what does he want, and why is shredding Batman part of the answer? Meanwhile, the people closest to Bruce Wayne find themselves targeted by someone who wants the truth about the death of Jason Todd.

As events in the present force Bruce Wayne to look into the past, some of the actions and events surrounding the demise of the second Robin become clearer. ''Knights Passed'' part 2. Plus, in the black-and-white backup ''The Best of Gotham,'' artist Jill Thompson illustrates a tour of Gotham''s nightlife.

Knights Passed'' part 1! Events in the present force Bruce Wayne and Barbara Gordon to reflect on the short life of Jason Todd, the second Robin! Featuring an untold tale of the original Batgirl and that era''s Robin in a story that brings new details and perspective to the Jason Todd tragedy.

A designer drug has hit the streets of Gotham, reducing scores of victims to boneless piles of goo. Batman hits a wall in his investigation, bringing into play the one man who may know the secret behind the drug: Elongated Man!

In ''Knight Moves'' part 3, after the Huntress'' kidnapping, drugging and interrogation by Checkmate, Batman''s no longer sure if he can trust her. And now, time has run out: Checkmate is storming the Batcave!

A guide to the famous comic book heroine, Wonder Woman, created in collaboration with DC comics, containing full details of every aspect of her 60-year career.

While caught up in a battle with their enemy, ID, the JLA team must turn their focus to the threat of the telepathic White Martians. Presented in comic book format.

Surveys the nature and history of the hero Superman, discussing his birth, career, secrets, equipment, and enemies.

No Man''s Land tie-in issue! Gotham Central''s Detective Renee Montoya finds her brother alive and well in the aftermath of the earthquake, keeping company with the neighborhood Good Samaritan--Two-Face! Plus, a young couple tries to survive in an apartment that was once the Joker''s hideout.

Barbara Gordon, following her chance meeting with Robin at the end of ROBIN: YEAR ONE, aspires to become a vigilante herself. But between the skepticism of Batman and the watchful eye of her adoptive father James Gordon, she''s finding the hero biz to be an uphill battle!

Already entrenched in the Batcave and his official training complete, young Dick Grayson has a world of experience to gain and a ton of new enemies to make--beginning with the truly insane Mad Hatter! The early days of the Boy Wonder begin here!

It''s hard enough being a vigilante in Gotham when your father''s the police commissioner--it''s even tougher when Batman and Robin are standing in your way! Sparks fly, and what will happen when Killer Moth is drawn to the flame?

A night out for Batgirl and Robin! Dinner and a movie? Flowers and whispered sweet nothings? Meaningful sidelong gazes? Nah. How about a runaway subway train, a hostage situation and the super-powered maniac called Blockbuster?