New Releases by Steve Englehart

A magickal novel by comics legend Steve Englehart in which an ex-Army DJ is recruited by a legendary alchemist to fight a cabal that is using magick as a weapon of mass destruction. Max August was a point man when he served during the Vietnam War, the guy who had to lead his patrol through dangers he couldn''t possibly anticipate. Now he''s a disc jockey, at one with the music and his faithful audience . . . until the day when he is swept into a battle invisible to all but the participants. For nearly five centuries, Cornelius Agrippa has fought against an evil that has threatened to corrupt and destroy everything good and untainted in the world. Now, Max has joined the battle. It wasn''t his idea to fight a demonic entity that can become anything it wants: an undying monster or the most desirable woman in the world. Max has been chosen by fate to fight those who would use magick to destroy freedom and wreak havoc on an unsuspecting world. Along with Agrippa and Valerie Drake, a beautiful, talented singer, Max is the only hope of the free world. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Written by Steve Englehart Art by Joe Staton, Ian Gibson and others Cover by Joe Staton & Mark Farmer The 1988 8-issue miniseries MILLENNIUM is collected for the first time! The Guardians of the Universe have left our dimension behind - and in their absence, the deadly robotic army of Manhunters threatens the survival of the DC Universe! Advance-solicited; on sale August 6 - 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Membership in the World''s Mightiest Super-Team is earned in these classic stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, # 75, #105-106, 3146, #161 and #173-174 as Green Arrow, Black Canary, Elongated Man, Red Tornado, Hawkgirl, Zatanna and Black Lightning prove they have what it takes to join the JLA!

Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O''Neil, Len Wein and others Art by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin and more Cover by TK Membership in the World''s Mightiest Super-Team is earned in these classic stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, # 75, #105-106, 3146, #161 and #173-174 as Green Arrow, Black Canary, Elongated Man, Red Tornado, Hawkgirl, Zatanna and Black Lightning prove they have what it takes to join the JLA!

"Now unto us is born ... the magician! The Master of the Mystic Arts'' earliest adventures continue as Strange stands as mankind''s last, best hope against the dark otherworldly forces that conspire to steal the life of the conscious world - including Nightmare, Dormammu, Lord Nekron, and the Sons of the Satannish! Featuring the origin of Dr. Strange ... and Strange and Clea''s first kiss!"--Amazon.

Twins Jack and Mary have discovered an amazing secret. They can travel back in time to experience the lives of their ancestors. A sudden trip to 14th century France took them by surprise and turned into the adventure of their lives — but now they’re ready for another fantastic voyage into the past. 1656 — an island in the Caribbean. This time they’re Joaquín and María, hoping for a great adventure with daring sea voyages, pirates, and buried treasure. But they’ve forgotten that everything they live through is real. Jack is forced to walk the plank and Mary is set to be sold as a slave. But both kids fight free to reach the island called Crossbones Key. The island’s secrets can only be uncovered by a talisman of fingerbones in the shape of an X, also called the Crossbones Key. When the pirate crew mutinies against its crazed captain and an all-out war erupts for control of the island’s treasure, the kids have to solve the secrets of both keys or be lost forever. Look for more exciting time travel mystery and adventure with DNAgers Jack and Mary in The DNAgers: The Legend of the Crimson Gargoyle.

It''s 1969 and the United States is about to begin an adventure that mankind has dreamed of since the beginning of time — a trip to the moon. In a day-by-day, minute-by-minute countdown — in the control room and up in space — you''ll experience the thrill of this breathtaking "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind!" Countdown to the Moon is a companion to Steve Englehart''s award-winning story of the Wright Brothers, Countdown to Flight. Together, these two Countdowns chronicle the liftoff and apex of mankind''s eternal quest to leave the earth behind.

It''s December 17, 1903, and Wilbur and Orville Wright are about to do what man had dreamed of for centuries--fly! They have worked for five years, studying, trying new ideas, and testing their inventions on a lonely spot of sandy beach at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Finally, after many setbacks and disappointments, they are ready to launch their engine-powered aeroplane--and this time it works! With Orville in the pilot''s seat and Wilbur running alongside holding on to the bottom of the wing, the Kitty Hawk Flyer is in the air. The flight lasts just 12 seconds, but it is the beginning of a new era of the amazing flying machines that now take us all over the world.

Primal Riddle'' part 1! Batman is critically injured in a battle with the Riddler. The near-death experience separates his spirit from his physical being and the Dark Knight remains silent and devoid of emotion, despite Alfred''s care!

A harrowing new adventure featuring one of Marvel Comics'' most enduring characters. Hounded by the U.S. Army for crimes he did not commit, the Hulk seeks refuge in an experimental procedure that will permanently transform him back to his human incarnation of Dr. Robert Bruce Banner--and be rid of his green-skinned alter ego forever. Chapter opening illustrations.

Featuring the first appearance of the Green Lantern drill sergeant Kilowog! Seven villains face off against seven Green Lanterns as the GREEN LANTERN title gets a name change to the GREEN LANTERN CORPS!

The Construct returns—hidden as one of the team''s own members! As the League falls before their foe, it falls to Red Tornado to face the machine menace in a battle of wills!

Bruce Wayne goes to the "sanitarium" of a Dr. Todhunter to seek treatment for his radiation burns.

After revealing his Green Lantern identity, John Stewart battles Sonar. And in the backup tale, legendary writer Alan Moore and Tomar Re tell a tall tale to a gullible recruit. Or do they? Featuring the first appearance of Mogo, a major Green Lantern character!

A Year One tale! Mere days after Bruce Wayne assumed his role as the Dark Knight, the hero suffers the difficulties of juggling two lives. The sacrifices it entails cut deep when stopping a crime wave in Gotham costs him a chance at love.

Robin manages to rescue Alfred and Bruce Wayne from Hugo Strange''s clutches.

Guy Gardner awakes from his coma, and John Stewart, Green Arrow and Black Canary realize that the Predator has messed with their memories! And in the backup tale, the warring factions of Xaos unite against the Spider Guild.

The Laughing Fish part 1; one of the Clown Prince of Crime''s most infamous tales begins here! Across Gotham City, fish begin appearing with the Joker''s trademark smile--which the madman literally attempts to trademark!

Deadshot escapes from prison and goes after the Dark Knight!

Special, giant-sized issue! Hal Jordan and other Green Lanterns battle Star Sapphire and Goldface! Continued as GREEN LANTERN CORPS #201!

In this issue, the Green Lantern goes to Disneyland! When Sonar and his two accomplices strike the House of Mouse, it''s up to John Stewart and Katma Tui to stop him! And in the backup tale, a grasshopper Green Lantern named Xax must protect his people against famine and the Spider Guild.

A CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS tie-in issue! Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner team up to destroy the Anti-Monitor''s birthplace--but the Green Lantern Corps discovers the dangers of Hal and Guy succeeding in their mission and head to Qward to stop them!

Batman teams with Batgirl to take on Dr. Phosphorus, who threatens to "reign over all" in Gotham City.

Batman and Robin are outlawed by the city council but continue to operate to foil a grand theft by the Penguin.

After being repelled from the Zamarons'' world, John Stewart and Katma Tui encounter Replikon in space.

The Predator kidnaps Carol Ferris! Hal Jordan tracks him down to an old theater to rescue her, but the villain has plans for Carol.

A CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS tie-in issue! On Oa, Hal Jordan discovers that he will never be a Green Lantern again! Can he come to terms with this or will he find another way to rejoin the Corps? Plus, Guy Gardner becomes an official Green Lantern!

A CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS tie-in issue! Harbinger summons John Stewart to join the heroes and villains gathered to avert the Crisis. The Guardians select Guy Gardner over Hal Jordan to be the new Green Lantern.

Star Sapphire relates her origin to Hal Jordan before the Zamarons summon her back to their world--where John Stewart, Katma Tui, and Dalor await.

Following the events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, Hal Jordan is a Green Lantern once more! Back in the proverbial saddle, Hal and the other Lanterns track down the villain Goldface.