New Releases by Tony Bedard

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

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.

Six strangers, each an X-Man from a different reality-- brought together to ensure that life as we know it doesn''t cease to exist! They have become unhinged from time. They are heroes from different realities whose own timelines have become compromised. The lives they once knew are gone. To return to their worlds, they must travel together from one alternate universe to another, each time, completing a mission to set right what went wrong. They have found love, experienced danger and formed friendships. Their lives are unpredicatble. No one can say where their next mission will take them. They are the Exiles, and this is their fate. Now, relive their quest to fix the kinks in the chains of reality, collected across six titanic trade paperbacks!

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! Aquaman has lost his home, his powers, and his hand - but now he faces his most difficult challenge: a battle to the finish with Deathblow!

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!"