2002 ARCHIVE

• January 2002
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• March 2002
• April 2002
• May 2002
• June 2002
• July 2002
• August 2002
• September 2002
• October, 2002
• November, 2002
• December 2002

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25
 
Written by Devin Grayson and Mike W. Barr; art by Roger Robinson, Alan Davis, John Floyd, and Mark Farmer; cover by Brian Bolland 
"Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 4! Bruce Wayne is in custody and being charged with murder in the first degree! As the evidence against him piles higher and higher, Bruce's friends, compatriots and allies rally to save him, but one man stands in the way: Bruce Wayne himself, as his strange behavior and secret identity may make it impossible for Batman's allies to help. Featuring the long-awaited return of Alfred at one of the darkest times in Bruce Wayne's life. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Last Call at McSurley's," by the classic BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE creative team of Mike W. Barr, Alan Davis & Mark Farmer. 


X-MEN: EVOLUTION #3
 

Cover by Udon With Studio Xd 
Devin Grayson/Long Vo/Studio Xd 
Think it'd be cool to be able to read people's minds? Tell that to Jean Grey! Can she come to terms with her uncontrollable powers in time to stop the new mutant named Toad? And what does Cyclops make of the new red-haired girl? 

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #26

Written by Devin Grayson, Cyrus Voris and Chris Bachalo; art by Roger Robinson, Bachalo, and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland 

"Bruce Wayne: Murderer?" Part 10! As Bruce Wayne languishes in prison on a brutal murder charge, his closest allies try and come to terms with the horrific reality of the situation. Only…not everyone who loves him thinks he's completely innocent. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Bruce Wayne is Batman!," written by Cyrus Voris & Chris Bachalo, with art by Bachalo (STEAMPUNK). 

X-MEN: EVOLUTION #4

Cover by Udon With Studio XD

Devin Grayson/Long Vo/Studio XD 

Continuing the new series based on the hit Kids WB cartoon! When four new members join the X-Men, life at the Xavier Institute changes forever! How can Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Spyke and Rogue keep their mutant powers a secret from their friends at Bayville High? How can you be happy when you’re forced to live a lie? 

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #27

Written by Devin Grayson and Dwayne McDuffie; art by Roger Robinson, Denys Cowan and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland 

A fugitive from justice and his own comrades, Batman brutally punishes the criminal element of Gotham City, and is surprised when he's paid an unwanted visit from the Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Alfred searches for more clues to the murder that's been pinned on Bruce Wayne. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Never Say Die," written by Dwayne McDuffie with art by Denys Cowan 

X-MEN: EVOLUTION #5

Cover By Udon 

Devin Grayson /Udon /Udon 
What’s the difference between a rowdy gang of mischief-makers and a super villain team? Perhaps it’s the presence of a malevolent mastermind to keep the troops in line! But playing den mother is just a warm-up for the sinister shape-shifter Mystique — who’s really focused on the students of the Xavier Institute, and on the new member named Rogue!

April 2002

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #28

Written by Devin Grayson and Don McGregor; art by Roger Robinson, Dick Giordano and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland 

"Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 7! Enter…the Mortician! In all of Batman's war against crime, he's never come across a more ghoulish adversary. Back at Wayne Manor, Robin makes an important discovery that questions his opinion regarding Bruce's guilt. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Thin Edge of a Dime," written by Don McGregor (Zorro, Black Panther) with art by Dick Giordano (BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT 

X-MEN: EVOLUTION #6

Cover By Udon 

Devin Grayson /Udon 
The X-Men face a new mutant! Peer pressure has never been so dangerous as when Cyclops, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Spyke, Rogue, Storm and Wolverine meet the Mimic! 

May 2002

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #29 

Written by Devin Grayson and Paul Kupperberg; art by Leonardo Manco and John Watkiss; cover by Brian Bolland
Part 2 of a tale featuring the deadly Mortician! Batman must devise a way to stop the Mortician from raising more homicidal zombies, while battling the army he's already brought back to life! Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "No Escape," written by Paul Kupperberg with art by John Watkiss. 

X-MEN: EVOLUTION #7

Cover By Udon 
Devin Grayson /Udon /Udon 
THE STORY: Meet the new recruits: Iceman, Cannonball, Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Multiple Man, and Boom Boom! Looks like it’s time to bring in some more teachers -- and luckily, Professor X gets an application from Hank McCoy, a.k.a. the bouncing blue Beast!

June 2002

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #30

Written by Devin Grayson and Doug Alexander; art by Roger Robinson, Rob Haynes and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland 
Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 14! What’s eating Azrael? And why is he using those closest to Batman as punching bags? Join us for the first part of a story where the Agent of the Bat plans to take over Batman’s cowl…permanently! This story concludes in AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #91. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Punchline," written by Doug Alexander with art by Rob Haynes (Daredevil: Ninja). 

X-MEN:EVOLUTION #8

Cover By Udon 
Devin Grayson /Udon /Udon
THE STORY: When the high-flying Angel is kidnapped by the underground-dwelling Morlocks, it’s up to Storm to zoom into the sewers, overcome her claustrophobia, and fight for his freedom!

EVERQUEST: TRANSFORMATION
 

Written by Devin Grayson; art and cover by Philip S. Tan and Gary Mayoralgo; cover by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend. 
A brand-new story based on Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest - the most successful online fantasy role-playing game ever. It's a perilous adventure in which a Dark Elf warrior and an unusual band of misfits must find a lost piece of mystical armor. Can this motley crew survive the dangers of Norrath to claim its prize? Or will they succumb to death's cold embrace? 48 pages, $5.95, in stores on June 26. 

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July 2002

NIGHTWING #71

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Michael Golden
The new creative team of Devin Grayson, Rick Leonardi & Jesse Delperdang makes its debut with Part 1 of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Chief Redhorn’s wife has been keeping a journal. And though she may not know it, the journal implicates nearly every crooked cop and politician in Blüdhaven. Now she’s suddenly the target of squads of assassins! It’s action galore, and Nightwing’s caught in the middle.

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #31 

Written by Devin Grayson and Scott Peterson; art by Roger Robinson, Danijel Zezelj and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland 
"Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 17. Batman tracks down a lead that brings about a startling discovery: Who was behind the Bruce Wayne smear campaign and how much absolute power his enemy actually wields. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Hands," written by Scott Peterson (BATGIRL) and illustrated by Danijel Zezelj (Captain America: Dead Man Running). 

August 2002

NIGHTWING #72 

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Michael Golden 
Police Chief Redhorn’s wife, Mary, flees to Rome and the Vatican…but she can barely keep a step ahead of the legion of assassins sent to snuff her out. Can Nightwing save Mary? And will he and hundreds of innocent bystanders be mowed down in the process? It’s non-stop action…Italian style! 

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #32 

Written by Devin Grayson and Mark Askwith; art by Roger Robinson, Michael Wm. Kaluta and John Floyd; cover by Brian Bolland 
Join writer Devin Grayson for her final issue as we follow Bruce Wayne through a typical day to see how many lives Batman (and Bruce) have an impact upon. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Joyride," written by Mark Askwith (THE PRISONER: SHATTERED VISAGE) and illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW).

X-MEN:  EVOLUTION #10

Cover By Udon 
Devin Grayson /Udon / 
THE FORMAT: 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC

September 2002

NIGHTWING #73 

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Michael Golden 
Part 3 of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Chief Redhorn's wife Mary goes to France, via a high-speed train. It should be a simple ride for Nightwing...but when a cadre of gun-toting Blüdhaven cops climb aboard, they bring new meaning to the term "bullet train!" 

October 2002

NIGHTWING #74

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Michael Golden
The conclusion of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Mary's flight takes her to London, where she faces the most dangerous villains of her long journey: Lady Vic and Brutale! Can Nightwing save Chief Redhorn's wife from two of the world's most dangerous assassins? It's a pulse-pounding conclusion that can't be missed!

November 2002

NIGHTWING #75 

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang; cover by Michael Golden
Extra-sized 75th issue! With Mary Redhorn's journal now with the Feds, Blüdhaven is rocked to the core when mass indictments come down for the upper echelons of Blüdhaven politics all the way down through the city court judges and BPD — sending a mass ripple effect through the infrastructure of Blüdhaven. With the city's police department in chaos, street gangs try to assert themselves, making for a very long night for our hero. Added to the mix is a new rooftop vigilante with a familiar costume.

December 2002

NIGHTWING #76

Written by Devin Grayson; art by Mike Lilly and Andy Owens; cover by Michael Golden 
As the powers that be in the Bludhaven P.D. crumble to the ground, the heat intensifies on the clean cop cabal, who are unknowingly relying on Nightwing to vigilantly keep them from getting framed — or killed — by the remaining corrupted forces in the 'haven. Lots of bullets a'flyin'! Featuring the guest-art team of Mike Lilly (The Punisher) & Andy Owens (BATMAN).