Most Popular Books by Tony Bedard

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.

Black Lantern Lois Lane tracks down her undead husband, but their reunion could mean Power Girl''s funeral! Don''t miss this terrifying tie-in from James Robinson and Eddy Barrows!

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

The Venom Connection'' part 1! It''s the Hourman versus Bane! Bane attacks Rex Tyler at his home, but Rick Tyler comes to the rescue. Can the two of them stand against the venom-fueled villain? And what connection does Bane claim to have with Miraclo?

The bloodthirsty combat in Manhattan reaches its stunning conclusion here! Earth-2 Superman returns to prove that the true legacy of the Justice Society of America is death. Can our heroes rise up to defeat their dead mentors, role models and villains? And can even the third-smartest man in the world, Mr. Terrific, devise a way to destroy themÑor will Manhattan and the world perish under Nekron''s might?

Reluctantly partnered with the lunatic Bane, Hourman must confront his own addictions if he''s to conquer the enemy at his side! ''The Venom Connection'' part 2.

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!

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...

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… 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.

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.

Continued from BLUE BEETLE #9! Odym, homeworld of the Blue Lanterns, is under attack by the alien conquerors known as The Reach! But even the combined power of the different Lantern Corps might not be enough to defeat the alien force!

The Dominators storyline comes to a surprising conclusion that will change the lives of the Legionnaires irrevocably!

In order to save lives, Alan Scott is forced to renege on a deal he made years ago with one of his Golden Age enemies. But will this betrayal mean this reformed villain is permanently out of retirement?

Featuring the origins of Superman, the Last Son of Krypton, and Kara Zor-El--Supergirl-- plus the first Robin, Dick Grayson.

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

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!

Damian Wayne, the most powerful adversary crime has ever known, sits alone in the Batcave, twiddling his thumbs. Where is Batman? Why won’t he allow Robin to help? And most importantly, why has he left Damian to die of boredom?

Kyle Rayner has assembled the most powerful team in the entire universe, selected from the full spectrum of Corps. But can he even keep this volatile group together and help keep these personifications of emotions in check?

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.

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.

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.

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! He may be missing a hand, but he sure won''t miss this fight as Aquaman and Deathblow try to kill each other!

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!

Amethyst must learn to master her newfound powers, but will she choose the Path of HeartÑor the Path of Blood? Plus: in the backup feature, Beowulf battles the terrifying Grendel!

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.

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.

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.

"Jaime Reyes--the new Blue Beetle--has already destroyed his parents'' home, terrorized the girl he loves and nearly killed his best friend, all while under the control of the warmongering alien scarab that gives him his super powers. Leaving his native Texas behind, this reluctant teen hero searches for fellow metahumans who can teach him to manage his new abilities and override the scarab. Arriving in New York City, Jaime tracks down Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, Booster Gold and the enigmatic Mr. Bones for guidance but gets sidetracked by the villainous Stopwatch and the return of Blood Beetle. Jaime''s discoveries transport him to the far reaches of outer space, where he''s pushed to the limit when confronted by the scarab''s previous owners, as well as an entire planet of alien warriors!"--Back cover.

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!

What is Jaime Reyes going to do? La Dama and the unstoppable, mechanical monster known as Silverback both want the scarab for their own nefarious purposes, and Jaime''s family and friends want to know why he disappeared. Can he keep his secret safe, or will he risk everything to tell his loved ones the truth?

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!

Rise of the Third Army!'' Kyle Rayner arrives on Earth to heartbreaking news. Plus, the debut of the all-new Carol Ferris Star Sapphire!

The good news: Amy Winston can transform into Princess Amaya, protector of Gemworld! The bad news: it seems her family wants to kill her. Plus: A backup story featuring the brutality of Beowulf!

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! Hal Jordan is Parallax - and Kyle Rayner is the Green Lantern trying to stop him from committing genocide in their battle against Princess Fern of Electropolis! Let the battle begin!

Betrayed by Sinestro! Arkillo, the most loyal of all the yellow ring wielders, has returned to Korugar only to find the Sinestro Corps is no more. The members of the Corps have been rounded up and executed, and the yellow power battery is gone--all at Sinestro''s command!

He''s Silverback, the one-man tank, and he''s coming for the alien scarab that grants Beetle his powers. But if Beetle can barely control those powers, will he finally embrace the scarab''s true purpose and become the weapon destined to conquer Earth?

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!

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!

She''s done with people pushing her around, taking advantage of her, and betraying her. She''s done feeling helpless, lost and discarded. She''s done with hope, faith and acceptance. Now, all that''s left is rage.

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?