New Releases by Brian Azzarello

The continuation of the groundbreaking, Eisner Award-winning series-including the pivotal story arcs “A Wake” and “Punch Line.” If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That’s the opportunity that a man called Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: just who is making these actions possible-and why? Collects 100 BULLETS #59-80.

To kill without consequence: If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That’s the opportunity that Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: Just who is making these actions possible-and why? This third of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso’s 100 BULLETS collects issues #37-58 of their acclaimed Vertigo series, and includes never-before-seen character sketches by Risso for an unproduced 100 BULLETS video game.

How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That’s the opportunity that a man called Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: just who is making these actions possible — and why? This second of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso’s 100 BULLETS collects issues #20-36 of their acclaimed Vertigo series, and also includes Azzarello’s original script for “The Mimic” from issue #20.

Wonder Woman''s life is changed forever when she is called on to take the place of War on Olympus! An epic new era of WONDER WOMAN begins here, as Diana must decide if the path set out for her is one she wants to take. But there''s no time for Wonder Woman to fully comprehend the fallout as her family gathers to prepare for an assault on Olympus! The last time the First Born came for Olympus, it took the death of the God of War to stop him. With Wonder Woman as the new God of War and the First Born more determined than ever to claim his birthright, things are about to get violent indeed! Collects WONDER WOMAN #24-29, and WONDER WOMAN #23.2 FIRST BORN.

Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang''s critically acclaimed Wonder Woman reintroduces The New Gods! Wonder Woman’s world is shocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, is freed from his slumber. Now, with her family in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself and Zola’s newborn from the First Born’s wrath! Collects WONDER WOMAN #19-23.

One is the World''s Greatest Detective with unlimited resources for his vigilante quest for justice. The other is a soldier; a black-ops killer who does whatever it takes for the greater good. What happens when the two meet? We''ll never know because Michael Cray, code-name Deathblow, is dead. The Dark Knight faces the daunting task of finishing a job that someone else started, but for reasons that remain a mystery, refused to finish. That someone was Michael Cray. Collecting the 3-issue miniseries by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, WONDER WOMAN), with stunning, evocative art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER, BATMAN: NOEL), Tim Bradstreet (HELLBLAZER, Punisher covers) & Mick Gray (PROMETHEA).

100 Bullets: Brother Lono The Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso reunites to tell the story of the baddest Minuteman of all. When we last saw Lono in 100 BULLETS, Dizzy Cordova had shot him in the chest ... but Lono always was too tough to die. Now, after the final events of 100 BULLETS, Lono finds himself in Mexico working on the side of the angels. Collects the entire eight-issue run of this limited series.

Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang''s critically acclaimed Wonder Woman reintroduces the New Gods! Wonder Woman''s world is shocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, is freed from his slumber. Now, with her family in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself and Zola''s newborn from the First Born''s wrath! Collects WONDER WOMAN #19-23.

A New York Times Bestseller! Wonder Woman has finally discovered her heritage, as well as all the family that comes along with it. However, as she digs deeper into her familial tree, there''s as many Gods that are willing to lend her a hand as there are those that would do her harm. WW continues on her search for her friend Zola''s baby, not knowing who she can trust. So when she discovers New God Orion at her doorstep, is he here to help her--or destroy her? Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and illustrators Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins blend superheroics with ancient mythology in this critically acclaimed graphic novel WONDER WOMAN VOL. 3. Collects issues #0, #13-17.

When you''re the daughter of a God-King, a family feud can threaten the whole universe. That Wonder Woman''s discovered her true identity-daughter of the Queen of the Amazons and Zeus, King of the Gods-she''s learning this lesson the hard way: from her father’s jealous wife Hera to his prodigal sun Apollo, an array of Olympians are out to destroy her-and the innocent, potentially omnipotent baby Zeus recently fathered with a human woman… Quest to save the child-and her own skin-has forced her to team up with a motley crew of demigods and deities. But Olympus isn''t the only pantheon in play: in the far reaches of space, a race of New Gods prepares to send its greatest warrior into battle-not to save the child, but to destroy it. And in the frozen wastes at the edge of the Earth, an old god arises, with old scores to settle. Woman''s mettle is about to be tested-but will it be melted down entirely? Gods forbid… Olympus and outer space, WONDER WOMAN: IRON (collecting issues #0, #13-18), is modern mythmaking and icon-shattering at its pulse-pounding best, from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling team Brian Azzarello (JOKER, 100 BULLETS), Cliff Chiang (GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY), along with a pantheon of talented artists including Tony Akins (JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER) and Goran Sudžuka (Y: THE LAST MAN)!

You’ve never seen the streets of Gotham City like this before! Bringing the same neo-noir flavor and grimy realism that have distinguished his work100 BULLETS, artist Eduardo Risso, with writing from his frequent creative partner Brian Azzarello, stitches together gorgeous, brutal Batman tales that will haunt you long after you’ve finished reading. Eduardo Risso and his dramatic renderings of the Caped Crusader with collaborator, Brian Azzarello. brings Gotham’s protector out of the shadows and into stunning black and white. BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO pits Batman up against some of his greatest villains including the Joker, The Penguin, Killer Croc and others in a way that has never made this Knight darker. This deluxe hardcover edition collects BATMAN #620-625, FLASHPOINT: BATMAN - KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3, stories from WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12 and the short story from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #8.

Wonder Woman’s world is shattered when a secret her mother, Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, kept all her life is revealed: Diana is not clay brought to life, but is in fact the child of Zeus! In this reimagining of Diana’s history, superheroics and mythology seamlessly blend as Brian Azzarello (JOKER, 100 BULLETS) creates a new direction for one of the world’s best-known heroes. With stunning art by Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins, Wonder Woman has never looked better. Nuanced and bold, this new beginning of the iconic character is considered one of the greatest stories in the history of the Amazon Warrior. WONDER WOMAN VOLUME 1: BLOOD—the critically acclaimed and best-selling series—collects issues #1-6 from the New 52 era.

Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It''s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war--but where are Earth''s Greatest Heroes to stop it? Batman Knight of Vengeance: Wayne Casinos towers over Gotham City, but even the bright lights can''t keep the dark shadows from enveloping the city. When the Joker kidnaps the children of the city''s district attorney, the Batman takes the case. But the man under the mask may not be the Dark Knight we know! Deadman and the Flying Graysons: Come to see the greatest show in the world of FLASHPOINT--featuring the body-bending Ragdoll, the amazing Flying Graysons and the star performer, the death-defying Deadman! However, when the Amazons come looking for the mysterious helmet of Fate, will the show go on or get cut short? Deathstroke and Curse of the Ravager: Most of Europe lies underwater thanks to the ongoing battle between Amazon and Atlantean, but one man braves the rough waters in search of his missing treasure. Deathstroke the Terminator enters the world of FLASHPOINT. Secret Seven: One among them will betray them all! Who are the secret seven? This Batman volume collects FLASHPOINT: BATMAN KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3, DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #1-3, DEATHSTROKE AND THE CURSE OF THE RAVAGER #1-3 and SECRET SEVEN #1-3.

Superman has been called many things, from the defender of truth, justice and the American way to the Big Blue Boy Scout. In LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL, he is called something he has never been called before: a threat to all humanity. Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo—the acclaimed team who brought you the best-selling JOKER—deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman''s longtime foe. MAN OF STEEL reveals why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel''s side: to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being.

This is it! The oversized, hardcover collection of DC''s 2009 weekly comics sensation that USA Today called "cool, classic-looking". Includes stories of Adam Strange, written and illustrated by Paul Pope; Batman, written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso including additional panel art on each page; Metamorpho, written by Neil Gaiman with art by Michael Allred, and many others!

Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Victor Santos Cover by Lee Bermejo Richard "Junk" Junkin has always lived on the wrong side of trouble. A former pro football star whose career was cut short by injury (and a nasty gambling problem), Junk now spends his time dreaming of what might have been, selling cars in Jersey and lusting after the boss''s unbelievably spoiled, unbelievably sexy and unbelievably rich daughter, Victoria. So when the boss asks him to be Victoria''s personal bodyguard while she tears up the New York City club scene, Junk leaps at the chance. But before long, he''s finds that Victoria wants a lapdog and not a chaperone, someone who''s going to do all of her dirty work-all of it-someone who wants to get filthy rich... From Brian Azzarello, the multiple Eisner Award-winning writer of Vertigo''s long-running crime series 100 BULLETS and the smash-hit graphic novel, JOKER, and artist Victor Santos, the creator/writer/artist of the hit French series Young Ronin. Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 - 200 pg, B&W, 5.5" x 8" - $19.99 US - MATURE READERS

You will be blown away.''-AIN''T IT COOL NEWS Brian Azzarello brings to THE JOKER all the visceral intensity and criminal insight that has made his Vertigo graphic novel series 100 BULLETS one of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning seriesof all time. This original graphic novel tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City. The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylum, and he''s none too happy about what''s happened to his Gotham City rackets while he''s been''away.'' What follows is a harrowing night of revenge, murder and manic crime as only The Joker can deliver it, as he brutally takes back his stolen assets from The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc and, of course, The Batman, and heavenhelp them all. Told through the eyes of his loyal (but naive) henchman Jonny Frost, JOKER is a true noir crime novel: a harrowing journey into a city of rain-soaked streets, dirty sheets and nothing but bad choices.

Reprinting 100 BULLETS #50-58, unraveling the tangled mystery of the Trust as Wylie Times becomes the latest Minuteman to be reactivated by the Trust''s one-time enforcer Agent Graves. But which side will he choose?

Collecting 100 BULLETS #37-42, this sixth volume features six stand-alone chapters, each focused on one of the story''s main players: Dizzy, Cole, Benito, Lono, Graves, and Wylie. And behind each individual''s story, the war between Shepherd and Graves continues to escalate, and the uneasy alliance of the 13 Families continues to fracture.

Imagine being dreadfully injured, yet uncertain of what happened or how to proceed. Imagine then being approached by Agent Graves, a craggy-faced old man with the eyes of a patient predator, who offers selected victims a gun, 100 untraceable bullets and a convincing dossier about whomever betrayed them.

Superstar artist Jim Lee returns to the Dark Knight with this premiere issue! The impossible has happened and Batman is on the verge of being taken down by an enemy he cannot defeat: a virus for which there is no cure! And the only hope for his salvation is The Joker! Who infected Batman, what does the Clown Prince of Crime know, and how will the Dark Knight get that information? Together, the enemies crisscross Europe, desperate to find answers before time runs out. Co-conceived by Matteo Casali and Brian Azzarello, this 4-issue miniseries event will feature art by top talents over layouts by the incomparable Giuseppe Camuncoli (HELLBLAZER, Dark Wolverine), with the first issue pencilled and inked by none other than Jim Lee!

The thrilling conclusion to the FLASHPOINT tie-in limited series by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso! Thomas Wayne comes face-to-face with the smiling face of his greatest enemy and greatest tragedy.

The Batman of Beyond arrives in the DC Universe five years after heroes first began to appear, intent on preventing the horrendous future he escaped from coming to pass.

It''s the grand finale of the historic WONDER WOMAN epic by writer Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang! Saying more would spoil all the surprises--and there will be plenty!

Someone Wonder Woman dearly loves is in Hell''s clutches, and she''s the only one who can mount a rescue mission. But Hades has no mercy, even for his own family--in fact, especially for his own family--and he doesn''t intend to let her walk out of his domain without paying a terrible price!