Best Selling Books by Tony Bedard

Oracle and the Calculator face off (albeit back-to-back) in a virtual war spawned in their COUNTDOWN encounters, setting up the BIRDS OF PREY for big changes!

Jack hunts a murderer on the streets of New Orleans, but the only path to capturing the killer is inside Shadowman''s dreams.

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis…a Zero Hour…a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 doomed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: THE ATOM: It’s atomic fusion as Ray Palmer joins forces with Ryan Choi against the man who killed him-Deathstroke the Terminator! SPEED FORCE: Wally West leads the Flash family in a race to protect their city against the onslaught of Flashpoint’s warmongering Wonder Woman! THE TITANS: With their team in tatters, Starfire, Donna Troy and Arsenal are the last line of defense against the world-conquering Extremists! BATMAN AND ROBIN: It’s up to a dysfunctional Bat-family-the Dark Knight Detective, his son Damian, and his prodigal protégé Jason Todd-to stop an Extremist invasion of Gotham City! HARLEY QUINN: When the going gets tough, the tough get crazy-which is why Harley Quinn is teaming with Poison Ivy and Catwoman against Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew! The legends of the pre-Flashpoint DC Universe make a last stand against threats from worlds both brutal and bizarre in CONVERGENCE: FLASHPOINT BOOK TWO!

Blue Beetle Jaime Reyes has abandoned his friends, family and home, setting out on a path that brings him to New York City. AsáBeetle struggles with the curse of the scarab that is the source of his powers, a loathsome threat emerges - a predator who stalksárunaway children!

Rai and the Future Force stumble upon a 500 year old plantation whose workers are enslaved humans! How will the heroes deal with this horrendous reality?

At the dawn of the Chinese Century, the ten official "super-functionaries" of the People''s Republic face their greatest challenge as the gods of Ancient China return to destroy communist rule! Will the most populous nation on Earth drag the rest of the world down with it? Do its heroes even want to save a government that treats them like pawns? Don''t miss this tale that redraws the map of the DCU and fleshes out the most exciting and mysterious new characters from the mind of Grant Morrison!

The thrilling conclusion to the epic Malev war! Rai is in thrall to the Malev emperor and his one time allies in teh Future Force come to a grim realization: To save the world, Rai must die!

She’s the Last Daughter of Krypton and one of Earth’s greatest heroes, but for Kara Zor-El, being Supergirl means feeling like she’s got no place to call home. So when a deep-space school called the Crucible-an intergalactic academy that trains the universe’s most powerful beings-comes calling, Supergirl is happy to go. There, she’s no “super hero”-she’s just like everyone else. But this strange school hides dark secrets. Just what are Kara and her new friends being trained for? And what does Crucible want with Supergirl’s clone “cousin,” Superboy? Once the truth comes out, Supergirl may not make it to graduation…ar From writers Mike Johnson (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Tony Bedard (GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS) and K. Perkins in her comics debut, along with artists Emanuela Lupacchino (WORLDS’ FINEST) and Ray McCarthy (GREEN ARROW) comes SUPERGIRL: CRUCIBLE. Class is in session! Collects issues #34-40 and SUPERGIRL: FUTURE’S END #1.

In pursuit of a band of dangerous smugglers, the Psi-Lords find themselves face to face with a cosmic being of near limitless power. They''ll have to decide if they should seek a peaceful resolution, or the absolute destruction of their foe with an experimental new weapon.

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics - The New 52 event of September 2011, Jaime Reyes becomes the all-new Blue Beetle! It''s not easy being Jaime Reyes. He has to deal with high school, family and all the drama that comes with being a teenager. Also, he''s linked to a powerful scarab created by an alien race known as the Reach who seek to subjugate planets--or annihilate them. But can this teen hero turn an alien weapon of mass destruction into a force for good? And can he protect the scarab from super villains that would use it for their own nefarious purposes? Writer Tony Bedard (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS) and artist Ig Guara bring you the newest adventures of Blue Beetle! Collects issues #1-6.

This volume of DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS continues the combined forces of classic DC heroes and villains, as they must form an uneasy alliance to combat the threat of Brainiac! As the battle rages on, tension rises not only between Lex Luthor and the DC heroes, but also between members of the Justice League themselves! Written by DC Comics legend Marv Wolfman and GREEN LANTERN CORPS scribe Tony Bedard!

The Maleve war turns against the Future Force and Tekla makes the ultimate sacrifice. And just when the situation looks its darkest, one of Rai''s oldest allies unveils a shocking and deadly secret!

In this volume collecting issues #31-36 of the acclaimed series, The Legionnaires'' leader, Cosmic Boy, has disappeared. Was he captured by enemies or has he fled responsibility?

When Green Lantern Kyle Rayner found one of each of the multicolored Lantern rings in his possession, he found himself hunted by some of the most powerful, diverse and dangerous members of the other Lantern corps. Now the mystery must be put on holdas Odym, the homeworld of the Blue Lanterns, is being attacked by alien conquerors know as The Reach. But betrayed by one of their own, the New Guardians uneasy alliance teeters on the edge of destruction. Collects GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS 8-12and BLUE BEETLE #9.

A new volume collecting SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #20-25! In this volume, Brainiac wants to bring the deceased Dream Girl back from the dead, and only the mind of a deadly enemy can help.

Tying into the latest Green Lantern event masterminded by comics'' hottest writer Geoff Johns, Kyle Rayner and his fellow Ringer bearers must join forces to beat back ''The Third Army'' and survive ''The Wrath of the First Lantern!'' Green Lantern KyleRayner must master the emotional spectrum itself in order to stand a chance against the Third Army. But even then, a more dangerous threat lurks in the shadows—The First Lantern! Collects GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #0, 13-20.

A bold new direction for the Southern Belle! Rogue may be a hero now, but once upon a time she wasn''t so sweet... and that criminal past may just come back to haunt her! A traumatic encounter will leave her drastically changed... permanently! Collects Rogue #7-12.

The plants of Robinson Park grow out of control under Poison Ivy''s influence. But Catwoman and Harley Quinn arrive to trim the hedges--assuming, of course, that Poison Ivy allows them to get that far! The conclusion to "Strange Fruit!"

A RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE tie-in issue! A fire in Robinson Park sends the Sirens into direct conflict with Zatanna. But when Catwoman is kidnapped, Zatanna teams with Talia al Ghul to protect Batman''s greatest secret!

Everyone''s kung-fu fighting as we shine the spotlight on the Seven Deadly Brothers one martial artist who can split into seven different people, each of whom is a master of an ancient martial arts technique. But how will one martial artist or seven fare against an alien god and horde of Chinese mobsters?

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!

In stories from TEAM 7 #0-7, Team 7 follows the deadly team as they travel into the Heart of Darkness to battle the evil Black Diamond. The dark secrets of The New 52 are found here including the secret origin of Eclipso and the beginning of the Black Room from Justice League.

The Reds have found their newest recruit: Supergirl! Guy Gardner is hardly equipped to handle a teenaged Kryptonian Red Lantern, so he heads for Earth and hand her off to her cousin, Superman! But Superman is...unimpressed by Guy''s leadership skills (or lack thereof). But even the power of Supergirl can''t make Guy Gardner''s team of Red Lanterns unstoppable. Guy wasn''t counting on the arrival of the deadliest Red yet: The Judge! When she makes her ruling, the fate of the Red Lanterns, Earth and an entire space sector will hang in the balance! Collects Red Lanterns #27, 29-34, Red Lanterns Annual #1, Green Lantern/Red Lanterns #28, and Supergirl #31.

Selina''s sister has given in to a dark and manipulative power--all to save Catwoman from the demon she believes possesses her! Can Selina stop Maggie before she completely surrenders to her insanity? The conclusion to the two-part "Sister Zero"!

Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother. She''s about to learn why it''s all been necessary when she discovers she''s the lost princess of Gemworld — and has powerful enemies hunting her!

STARRING HEROES FROM THE PRE-FLASHPOINT DCU! The fastest family alive loses its powers as Wally West and his kids face an uncertain future while trapped away from home. Will they be able to outrun the chaos that follows the arrival of Flashpoint Wonder Woman? Plus, don''t miss the most unexpected Zoo Crew character of all!

Nightwing hands over the task of leading the Outsiders, a band of rogue superheroes, to Batman, but before they are reunited as a team the Outsiders must individually prove themselves to their new leader.

Written by Tony Bedard and J. Torres Art by Nicola Scott, Paulo Siqueira, Tom Derenick and others Cover by Siqueira Witness the stories that led up to the landmark wedding of two classic DCU heroes in this collection featuring material from BIRDS OF PREY #109, BLACK CANARY #1-4, and the BLACK CANARY WEDDING PLANNER! Advance-solicited; on sale July 23 - 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Written by Tony Bedard and Mike W. Barr Art by Rags Morales, Michael Golden and others Cover by Rags Morales The Wrath returns from the shadows of the past in this new collection featuring BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #13-16 and 1984''s BATMAN SPECIAL #1, which introduced The Wrath! But how does this mysterious foe know so much about Batman''s past? On sale December 23 o 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

Originally published in single magazine form in Green Lantern 13-16, Green Lantern Corps 13-16, Green Lantern: New Guardians 13-16, Red Lanterns 13-16, Green Lantern Corps Annual 1, Green Lantern Annual 1.

It''s not easy being Jaime Reyes. He has to deal with high school, family and all the drama that comes with being a teenager. Also, he''s linked to a powerful scarab created by an alien race known as the Reach who seeks to subjugate planets—or annihilate them!

"From legendary writer/artist Neal Adams comes a threat so epic it will take more than one Man of Steel to handle it in this new 6-issue miniseries! Superman is facing his worst enemies as terror is taking hold of Apokolips. There''s also another planet that has been deemed as the New Krypton which is facing some of this evil"--

In the wake of BLACKEST NIGHT, the Green Lantern Corps Honor Guard has expanded to include John Stewart and former Guardian Ganthet. Can the new immortal Green Lantern and the legendary Marine help Kyle Rayner suppress the growing threat within their ranks?

Months ago, the war between the Amazons and the Atlanteans escalated and spilled over into the rest of the world after Emperor Aquaman submerged Rome underwater. Now, learn the truth behind one of the biggest events in the world of FLASHPOINT.

FLASH QUESTION: Will his loss destroy the world?

Seemingly unrelated tales all lead to the same shocking revelation-- the real Crisis has yet to begin.

The Dominators'' plan to destroy Earth reaches fruition as the Robot Rebellion sweeps the planet!