New Releases by JEPH LOEB

Hush Chapter One: The Ransom. Batman attempts to bring an end to the vile kidnapping of an innocent child. But suddenly, all hell breaks loose!

This issue kicks off the stunning "With a Vengeance" storyline, as Superman and Batman confront The Maximums! Can the World''s Finest pair take on a squad of revenge-seeking Super-Heroes who are on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates? Things are sure to heat up fast, because the two people at the top of their suspect list are Batman and Superman!

In this stand-alone story, now that Kara Zor-El has accepted her role as Supergirl, what will she do with it? And just how powerful is she? How will her life impact Batman and Superman? This issue is the starting point of an incredible journey that will lead to bigger things for Supergirl - hang on tight!

A prelude story leading into the DARK VICTORY main title! Batman recounts the capture of the Holiday killer, now safely behind bars. But even with Holiday over, new villains begin emerging in Gotham City ready to make a name for themselves.

It''s a Roman Holiday as crime boss Carmine Falcone celebrates his birthday. But, once again, the mysterious Holiday strikes, leaving only death and questions in his/her wake. Also, Sal "The Boss" Maroni takes the stand, beginning the evolution of one of the most destructive villains in Gotham City''s history--Two-Face!

It may be April Fools'' Month, but things are getting very serious in Gotham City! The Calendar Man sets out to prove that he''s nobody''s fool. Where has he been since breaking out of Arkham, and why is the answer bad news for Batman?

The epic conclusion to Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale''s Batman masterpiece! What connection does the Hang Man have to Harvey Dent, and can the murders be stopped before the most horrifying killing of them all takes place? This time Batman is no longer alone in his quest for justice as a young, inexperienced Robin joins him and the dynamic duo is born!

Magic is no longer a myth... You''ve seen the exclusive preview in the pages of Wizard Magazine, and after months of anticipation, Soulfire #1 has finally arrived! From the #1 selling team behind the red-hot Superman/Batman series, Eisner Award-winning writer Jeph Loeb and Wizard''s #1 artist, Michael Turner, along with colorist extraordinaire Peter Steigerwald, bring you the premiere issue of what is sure to be the most talked-about new series of 2004! Magic, myth and mystery collide in a new kind of adventure series where nothing is as it seems, and the fate of the universe hangs by a thread! Prepare yourself as the event of the year begins!

The Scarecrow lures Batman into a devious trap, exposing The Dark Knight to his phobia-inducing fear gas. Able to escape, but still under the Scarecrow''s influence, Bruce Wayne finds himself hunted by Captain Gordon and his men!

The New Year ushers in all-new horror! In the aftermath of December''s tale of yuletide terror, serial killer Holiday has made Gotham his stomping grounds and an enraged and jealous Joker decides to take matters into his own hands!

Hush Chapter Six: The Opera. A perfect evening out on the town for Bruce and Selina takes a turn for the deadly when Harley Quinn hits Gotham City. And if Harley''s back, can the Joker be far behind?

In part 4 of "Absolute Power," Superman finds himself in a world without a Batman! What happened to Bruce Wayne? And how do Ra''s Al Ghul, Sgt. Rock & Easy Company, and The Haunted Tank all fit into this?

Batman takes on the villain you''ve been waiting for: The Joker! One is The Dark Knight... the other is The Clown Prince of Crime. Batman''s oldest foe finally has gone too far, and Batman makes a vow: "Tonight, the Joker dies by my hand!" For all the crimes the Joker has committed, Batman seeks retribution. Will The Dark Knight finally do what needs to be done?

The search for the elusive killer Holiday continues as Captain Gordon and Harvey Dent pay a visit to the Wayne Mansion. Bruce and Selina Kyle go on a date, but Poison Ivy makes an entrance to steal away Gotham City''s most eligible bachelor.

With a Vengeance, part 4. Superman and Batman may have escaped the Maximums, but that doesn''t stop those vengeance-seeking superheroes from starting a full-scale invasion of Earth - with everyone who''s ever been a Maximum! And somehow this is all tied to Darkseid''s fate!

Hush Chapter Two: The Friend. Lying near death, Batman must turn to the least likely person from the Bat family for help: the Huntress! Meanwhile, Catwoman continues to hunt down the mysterious individual responsible for wreaking havoc in their lives -- a path that leads her back to Poison Ivy.