New Releases by Tony Bedard

Trickster and Pied Piper run from Deadshot, but one of them won''t make it far. Plus, Mary Marvel makes her move against Eclipso, but the move made might not be the one you expect! Finally, Jimmy Olsen is trapped on Apokolips and he''ll need a Miracle to escape...

Two Outsiders with just one thing in common—a troubled relationship to the Dark Knight—must reconcile their differences to go up against Chemo! It''s Nightwing and Captain Boomerang in the first outing of Batman''s new Outsiders!

Writers Geoff Johns, James Robinson and Greg Rucka are joined by artists Scott Kolins, Eddy Barrows and Nicola Scott for this essential BLACKEST NIGHT storyline tie-in title that features The Flash, Wonder Woman and the Justice Society of America dealing with their greatest villains and loved ones returning from the dead as evil Black Lanterns. Collects BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN issues #1-3, BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA issues #1-3 and BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH issues #1-3.

A ''Faces of Evil'' tie-in issue! The Calculator takes center stage, finally going after Oracle and the Birds full force—after a little gun-related prodding from the Silicon Syndicate, that is.

Oracle and Black Canary, together again! Looking to make a strike against the members of the Silicon Syndicate, the girls go on a fast-paced, action-packed drive through and above the streets of Las Vegas.

The Calculator shows his true colors as the Joker makes his move against Barbara Gordon—all while the Birds of Prey, new and old, take on the Silicon Syndicate. Continued from issue #123!

Black Canary and Oracle do some catching up after the Canary''s encounter with Manhunter. Meanwhile, Infinity and the Huntress infiltrate the R&D Lab of Macintech in Platinum Flats to uncover the plans of the Visionary.

The Birds of Prey begin to settle into their new home in seemingly peaceful Platinum Flats—''seemingly'' being the operative word. Plus, Manhunter and former Bird of Prey Black Canary meet fist-to-face.

Welcome new series writer Tony Bedard! The Birds of Prey enter the Dark Side Club, where a captured Misfit fights for the pleasure of the New Gods and discovers a shocking connection between herself and her rival Black Alice.

When word reaches Oracle that Black Canary is considering a marriage proposal from Green Arrow, Barbara decides she must play devil''s advocate to ensure Dinah doesn''t make the biggest mistake of her life.

It''s time to bring in new blood! Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds of Prey? Who will join? Who will refuse? And, most important, who will fly the coop for good? Plus, a story following Black Canary and her new role in the DCU!

Written by TONY BEDARD Art and cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and BATT In this volume collecting GREEN LANTERN CORPS #53-57,the Corps is caught in the middle of an all-out war between Sinestro and his fearmongers, the Sinestro Corps, against the Weaponer and the Thunderers of Qward. Can Kyle Rayner, John Stewart and the rest of the GL Honor Guard prevent the destruction of a world and save Soranik Natu at the same time? Learn why no one in the universe messes with Sinestro and lives to tell the tale! On sale SEPTEMBER 28 - 128 pg, FC, $22.99 US

Written by TONY BEDARD and PETER CALLOWAY Art by ANDRES GUINALDO and LEE GARBETT Cover by GUILLEM MARCH Catwoman deals with the aftermath of battling her sister in this new title collecting issues #14-20 of the monthly series. Secrets from the "Return of Bruce Wayne" storyline affect all three Sirens, setting them against each other in a brutal display of their villainous roots. And don''t miss guest appearances by Zatanna and Talia al Ghul. On sale AUGUST 17 - 168 pg, FC, $22.99 US

What Happens in Vega" part 3! As war breaks out on Rann between the Rannians, the Tamaranians and L.E.G.I.O.N. soldiers, series star Vril Dox shows up with the worst peacekeeping troops imaginable: the Hawkmen of Thanagar!

Advance-solicited - On sale March 31 - 128 pg, FC, $17.99 US Written by Kevin VanHook and Tony Bedard Art by Fernando Pasarin, Julian Lopez, Claude St. Aubin, Bit & John Floyd - Cover by Guillem March Barbara Gordon discovers a new path in this collection featuring the 3-issue ORACLE miniseries plus BIRDS OF PREY #126-127.

Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman. Years ago, the Dark Knight fought a villain called The Wraith, who used similar training, gadgets and tactics as Batman but for evil purposes. Now the Wraith is back for another reign of terror... but this time, he seems to have armed himself with secret knowledge about Batman''s past... especially the death of his parents. Can the Dark Knight once again stop his own evil reflection? Tony Bedard (Countdown, Supergirl) and bestselling Identity Crisis artist Rags Morales bring the Dark Knight face-to-face with his dark mirror in this action=packed tale!

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?

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.

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

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

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!

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!

Collecting SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #26-30! The Dominators'' plan to destroy Earth reaches fruition as the Robot Rebellion sweeps the planet!

Donna Troy faces off against Forerunner, an agent of the Monitors, but Forerunner''s strength may be more than Donna can handle! Meanwhile, the Monitors themselves discuss the recent breaches in the Source Wall.

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.

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.

A group of different alien races have been taken prisoner and brought to the Negation universe. A number of the prisoners had innate incredible powers while many, like Obregon Kaine however, were merely ordinary humans. Nevertheless, his wisdom and tactical military experience made him the perfect person to lead the prisoners.

Giselle Villard and her magic world are threatened with destruction by Animora and her plague of monsters.

Tony Bedard takes over writing duties with "Sister Zero" Part 1. Selina and Harley desperately search for Catwoman''s missing sister, who slips further and further down the path of insanity!

Strange Fruit Part 1! The mysterious Alstairean takes control of Poison Ivy and the two of them plan to take over the world...starting with Gotham City. It''s up to Harley Quinn and Catwoman to save the city--and their friend!