DCU TITLES

52: WEEKS 31-34

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by various, backup features by Waid and various, covers by J.G. Jones.

The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!

WEEK 31: Art by Chris Batista and Ruy Jose. "Superman being out of the picture was the key. One of two keys, if you want to be cute about it." Plus, The Origin of the Metal Men by Waid and Duncan Rouleau.

WEEK 32: Art by Patrick Olliffe and Drew Geraci. "You wished to be with her again. Come closer, I will show you how." Plus, The Origin of Blue Beetle by Waid and Cully Hamner.

WEEK 33: Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning illustrate a special Christmas issue featuring more on the Batwoman! "I have brought my family here todayŠto show to you that underneath the powers of gods long deadŠwe are as human as the rest of you." Plus, The Origin of Two-Face by Waid and Mark Chiarello.

WEEK 34: Art by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose. It's a deadly Countdown to the end of the year and the end of a life in the most heart-stopping cliffhanger yet! The New Year changes everything!

$2.50, in stores on Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20 and Dec. 27.

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #6

Written by Gail Simone, art by Eddy Barrows and Trevor Scott, cover by Ladronn.

The Atom faces the size-changing serial killer Dwarfstar in a battle to the death as he tries to stop his adopted home, Ivy Town, from being destroyed by the ultimate war between magic and science!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #48

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Phil Winslade and Butch Guice, cover by Guice.

The young Aquaman must contend with a foe from his namesake's past in ³The Way of the Fisherman.² But this villain is surprisingly different from the adversary of old!

32 page, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

BIRDS OF PREY #101

Written by Gail Simone, art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Stephane Roux.

The new Birds of Prey pay a heavy price as one of their own becomes the target of a government sting designed to put Oracle out of business for good. Even with the added power of her new operatives, can Oracle prevent Manhunter's true identity from being exposed?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

BLUE BEETLE #10

Written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers, art and cover by Cully Hamner.

One road trip ends and another begins as Beetle's best friend Brenda gets her hands on a Mother Box! Don't miss the start of a cosmic arc destined to end Blue Beetle's first year with a big bang!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

CHECKMATE #9

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Jesus Saiz.

The Black Queen deputizes the big guns in an all-out bid to keep Pawn 502's mission alive!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

THE CREEPER #5

Written by Steve Niles, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Justiniano.

Special guest villain The Joker! How does the Clown Prince of Crime figure into the bizarre origin of the Creeper? You must read this issue to discover the unexpected connection!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN TP

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Dan Jurgens, Gordon Purcell and Palmiotti, cover by Daniel Acuña.

Collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries! Blüdhaven becomes a battlefield for Robin, Green Lantern, Cyborg, the Atomic Knights and more! This volume features the introduction of the Freedom Fighters and the new Monarch, making this a must-have for DCU fans!

144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE #7

Written by Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson, art by Ron Adrian and Rob Lea, cover by by Daniel Acuña.

Too powerful for just one city, the Flash goes west -- only to be double-teamed by Inertia and Mota as "Speedquest" begins!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby, art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez, cover by Howard Porter.

Time to celebrate the holidays with the greatest heroes and rising stars of the DCU! Join Superman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Shazam, Green Lantern, Flash and Shadowpact as they spread the joy of the new season in their own special ways.

80 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #32

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

The epic story "In My Father's House" concludes as Jason Rusch must deal with the catastrophic fallout from his own actions against the mystery villain. It's an ending and a new beginning for DC's Nuclear Man!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

FALLEN ANGEL VOL. 2: DOWN TO EARTH TP

Written by Peter David, art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

Peter David's creator-owned series gets a second collection with Down to Earth, reprinting issues #7-12. The mysterious Fallen Angel continues to protect the city of Béte Noire, but her nemesis Black Mariah is back in town, and she's hunting for the Angel!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

GREEN ARROW #69

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.

Batman shows up in Star City...unfortunately, the Red Hood isn't far behind! And Speedy is the Hood's target -- is she another sidekick to be destroyed despite Batman's best efforts?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

CONNOR HAWKE: DRAGON'S BLOOD #2

Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Derec Donovan.

The mini-series continues! The contest has begun, as archers from around the globe convene at a posh Chinese estate. Connor Hawke, son of Green Arrow, has come to test his mettle against the world's best. But when the dangerous Shado appears, can death be far behind?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #7

Written by Keith Champagne, art by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins, cover by Gleason and Wayne Faucher.

Part 1 of the 3-part "Dark Side of the Green." What begins as a routine mission quickly spirals out of control for Guy Gardner and new recruit R'amey Holl, leading the duo to discover a secret that could shake the Corps to the core. Meanwhile, a lone Dominator has found the key to great power and plans to unleash it against the Earth!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

GREEN LANTERN #16

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Part 3 of "Wanted: Hal Jordan," guest-starring Alan Scott, Green Arrow, Arsenal and more! A fugitive on the run for murder, Hal Jordan must find the man who holds the key to his innocence: John Stewart. But what happens if John's cover is blown?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

GUY GARDNER: COLLATERAL DAMAGE #2

Written by Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Chaykin.

The Prestige Format miniseries focusing on the edgy Green Lantern concludes! There may be peace in the galaxy, as the forces behind the Rann-Thanagar war unite with the Green Lantern Corps for one purpose: slaughtering Guy!

48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

HAWKGIRL #59

Written by Walter Simonson, art by Renato Arlem, cover by Howard Chaykin.

Blackfire has made her way to Earth to eliminate Hawkgirl -- as she did Hawkwoman -- bringing the Rann/Thanagar War very close to home! And worse... she has evidence that she's already killed Hawkman as well. The story continues in January's JSA Classified #21!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

ION #9

Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini and Jay Leisten, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.

Kyle confronts a major new DC threat that's headed toward Earth! Meanwhile, someone very close to Kyle is dying.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

ION: THE TORCHBEARER TP

Written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini, Tom Grindbery and Jay Leisten, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.

Collecting the first 6 issues of the acclaimed maxiseries! Kyle Rayner has become Ion, the living embodiment of the Green Lantern legacy, and only the Guardians of the Universe hold the secret to Kyle's fate. Will Kyle accept his new role or rebel against everything he stands for?

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 31.

JONAH HEX #14

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Jordi Bernet.

Part 2 of the 3-part "Legend of Jonah Hex." As Hex continues his search for the Union Colonel who slaughtered his regiment during the Civil War, he's reminded of his own upbringing and the events that led to his days as a slave to the Apache Indians -- the same tribe that would one day scar his face with the mark of the demon.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

JUSTICE #9

Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.

The breathaking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League's plan to storm their adversaries' stronghold!

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 27.

JUSTICE VOL. 2 HC

Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, art by Doug Braithwaite and Ross, cover by Ross.

A hardcover volume collecting Justice #5-8. In this volume, a conspiracy of villains has found a way to use Superman's powers against him. He's beyond control and there's only one solution -- which may kill him!

160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 21.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Dale Eaglesham and Art Thibert, cover by Alex Ross, variant cover by Eaglesham.

Get in on the ground floor as the world's first and greatest super-team returns to usher in the DCU's next age of heroes and villains!

Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more!

But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero, and watch another one fall -- all in the pages of this fantastic new series!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

JSA CLASSIFIED #20

Written by Scott Beatty, art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair, cover by Morales.

Endless Winter is upon Doctor Mid-Nite as the 2-part "Skin Trade" concludes! Using super-hero and super-villain body parts, she has made herself virtually immortal -- and infinitely more powerful!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

JSA CLASSIFIED: HONOR AMONG THIEVES TP

Written by Jen Van Meter and Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Olliffe, Don Kramer, Ruy Jose, Drew Geraci, and Keith Champagne, cover by Joe Bennett and Ruy Jose.

Reprints JSA: Classified #5-9! The Injustice Society reforms with a crazy new mission: break into the JSA's very own headquarters to steal the key of Prometheus! But a flurry of betrayals and the loss of a teammate might threaten any chance that the Injustice Society has.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

JSA: GHOST STORIES TP

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Rags Morales, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and others, cover by Pérez.

A new volume collecting the story arc written by Paul Levitz, presented in JSA #82-87! The JSA has been targeted by the Gentleman Ghost and his undead army. How will they end a supernatural slaughter when the only being who can stop it is the ghost of Batman?

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 6.

JLA CLASSIFIED #30

Written Howard Chaykin, art and cover by Killian Plunkett and Tom Nguyen.

Part 5 of the 6-part "Sacred Trust." The JLA's cover's been blown wide-open, and the team is at the mercy of the two rebel armies of Meta Humans!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #5

Written by Brad Meltzer, art by Ed Benes and Sandra Hope, cover by Michael Turner, variant cover by Arthur Adams.

Part 5 of "The Tornado's Path." Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman join Green Lantern, Black Canary and Arsenal against the unstoppable force of a villain reborn.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA HEREBY ELECTSŠ TP

Written by Gardner Fox, Dennis O'Neil, Len Wein and others, art by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Dillin and more.

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!

192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

THE KAMANDI ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC

Written by Jack Kirby, art by Kirby, Mike Royer and D. Bruce Berry, cover by Kirby.

The incredible adventures of the Last Boy on Earth continue in this 228-page volume collecting Kamandi #11-20! This volume features such classic doses of dystopian future-shock by Kirby as "Hell at Hialeah!," "The Human Gophers of Ohio!" and "The Last Gang in Chicago," plus an introduction by Kamandi inker Mike Royer.

228 pages, $49.99, in stores on Feb. 28.

MARTIAN MANHUNTER #5

Written by A.J. Lieberman, art and cover by Al Barrionuevo and Bit, cover by Barrionuevo.

Martian Manhunter has stopped at nothing to protect his fellow Martians. But his actions have riled some very important people -- including Zatanna, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Vixen and Green Lantern! What side will J'onn choose, especially after he makes a harrowing discovery that threatens his life?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

MYSTERY IN SPACE #4

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Shane Davis, Matt "Batt" Banning, Starlin and Al Milgrom, cover by Davis and Banning.

What happens when the woman who killed you returns to finish the job? Captain Comet finds out the hard way in a cold confrontation with the galaxy-crushing power of Lady Styx! Featuring the unexpected and terrifying return of The Darkstars! Plus, the enigmatic Weird finds deeper mysteries in his search for meaning!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

MANHUNTER VOL. 2: TRIAL BY FIRE TP

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, Brad Walker and others, cover by Saiz.

A new volume collecting Manhunter #6-14! Prosecutor Kate Spencer is poised to take on the trial of the year, as the eyes of the nation are on her latest case: finding the Shadow Thief guilty of murdering the hero Firestorm.

224 page, $17.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

MANHUNTER #26

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Robin Riggs, cover by Arthur Adams, variant cover by Phil Jimenez.

Jump aboard for a new era of Manhunter with the start of the 5-part story "Unleashed," guest-starring Wonder Woman! Manhunter Kate Spencer takes on her biggest case yet with Wonder Woman as the client, but the stakes are higher than anyone knows! Is the Amazon princess guilty of murdering Max Lord? That's just the first in a series of ³Warriors² mysteries that readers old and new will take an active role in answering ‹ including what Kate Spencer's next blockbuster case will be!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

THE NEXT #6

Written by Tad Williams, art and cover by Dietrich Smith and Walden Wong.

The mini-series conclusion! It's "Monika Wong vs. the End of Everything," or Superman, the Next and Metron vs. the Oblivion Shadow, the most unimaginable threat to ever threaten our world!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

OMAC #6

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Renato Guedes.

Brother Eye nears total control over Mike Costner, the last OMAC. And as OMAC falls, so to will humanity, for Brother Eye is ready to begin the OMAC project anew and fulfill his mission to safeguard the world from super-heroes.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

THE OMEGA MEN #3

Written by Andersen Gabrych, art and cover by Henry Flint.

Guest-starring Superman! Embroiled in a universal power grab, the Omega Men will stop at nothing to protect their beliefs. With every being in the galaxy gunning for them, will the Omega Men also be able to survive a conflict from within?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

OUTSIDERS: THE GOOD FIGHT TP

Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark, Pop Mhan, Ron Randall and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.

Collecting Outsiders #34-41! With a new team in place, the Outsiders find themselves at odds with an entire nation, not to mention the super-hero community. Also, the Outsiders try to stop the Brotherhood of Evil in a plot that involves selling Metahumans to the underworld.

192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

OUTSIDERS #43

Written by Judd Winick, art by Ron Randall and Art Thibert, cover by Matthew Clark.

What's the only way to stop Sivana's worldwide high-tech assault on science? How about the ancient way of the warrior?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

RUSH CITY #6

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Timothy Green II and Rick Magyar, cover by Jock.

Is this Diego's final mission? And as our haunted hunter chases his quarry, who is targeting him? Find out in this rubber-burning, car-smashing series finale!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

THE SPIRIT #1

Written by Darwyn Cooke, art by Cooke and J. Bone, cover by Cooke.

An all-new monthly series that maintains the "spirit" of Will Eisner's creation while bringing a new sensibility to the character. The Spirit, a.k.a. Denny Colt, joins Commissioner Dolan and his daughter Ellen in this go-for-broke, shoot-the-lights-out crime story!

When ace television reporter Ginger Coffee is abducted by a crimelord she was about to run an exposé on, The Spirit is called in to investigate. Finding her is tough enough, but getting out alive is a whole other matter!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

SHADOWPACT #8

Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Shawn McManus.

Ragman is spotlighted in this conclusion to the Shadowpact's war with the Congregation! Plus, Strega and Dr. Gotham!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #25

Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Mick Gray, cover by Kitson.

A longtime fan-favorite hero has escaped his centuries-long exile from the Phantom Zone and owes a tremendous debt to those who set him free. Too bad it's not the Legion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD -- THE BATMAN TEAM-UPS VOL. 1 TP

Written by Bob Haney and Mike Sekowsky, art by Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru, Neal Adams and others, cover by Bob Brown.

Collecting The Brave and The Bold #59, #64, #67, #69-71 and #74-87! Re-presented here are Batman's earliest team-ups with Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Atom, Hawkman and more!

528 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 2 TP

Written by Gardner Fox, art by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs, cover by Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson.

Presenting another jam-packed volume full of adventure, collecting Justice League of America #17-36! In this volume, the JLA battles Kanjar Ro, Despero, the Queen Bee, Amazo, Dr. Destiny, and their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate of America.

520 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #3

Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello, art by Eric Battle, Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang, cover by Matt Wagner.

The Spectre's wrath targets the most unlikely of sinners -- an everyman driven to murder by the circumstance of life! Plus, a mysterious boy promises the answers to the mounting impossibilities, and it will only cost Dr. 13 one thin dime!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

TEEN TITANS #42

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Peter Snejbjerg, cover by Tony Daniel.

Spotlight on Kid Devil as he finally confronts his mentor, Blue Devil!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #6

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Daniel Acuña.

Miss America has returned ‹ but why are there two of her? And which one will spell certain doom for the Freedom Fighters? Meanwhile, Phantom Lady and Black Condor are sent on a mission that could forever alter the future of the team.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

WONDER WOMAN #4

Written by Allan Heinberg, art and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

When the all-new Wonder Woman encounters the Cheetah, Giganta and Dr. Psycho, she discovers that Wonder Woman's Rogues Gallery has undergone a radical transformation! Even Dr. Poison, Dr. Cyber and Osira are somehow more powerful and deadlier than ever before. But who is responsible for these magical makeovers? And will this army of revitalized rogues be too much for the gods' newest champion? Find out as Wonder Woman goes bimonthly in Part 4 of the 5-part epic "Who Is Wonder Woman?"

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

WILDSTORM TITLES

TRANQUILITY #1

Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Neil Googe, variant covers by J. Scott Campbell.

A unique new series that will change the way you think about super-heroes and villains!

Tranquility is like any other small town in America, except for one fundamental difference: It's the town where super-powered beings go in order to retire and raise families. From the Golden Age to the Modern Age, heroes and villains alike reside in Tranquility, and it creates a unique blend of personalities and conflicts that causes the local law enforcement nothing but headaches! As a camera crew is in town to film a news segment on this unique place, the town is turned upside down by a murder...and it becomes evident that everything isn't as quaint as it seems!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

THE AUTHORITY #2

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Gene Ha, variant cover by Michael Golden.

Do you believe in superheroes? Something huge has been found in the waters of the North Sea, something from another reality where the supermen are real. Join marine salvage expert Kenny Kincaid as he meets astonishing beings both familiar and terrifyingly strange. Hawksmoor, Jenny Quarx, Apollo, The Midnighter, The Doctor, The Engineer and Swift. Who are The Authority, and what do they want with our world? Can the heroes of a parallel universe save Kenny's marriage and end war forever?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

GEN13 #3

Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Talent Caldwell and Matt "Batt" Banning, variant cover by Adam Warren.

The kids have escaped I.O.'s clutches and are on the run! But when you have no money, no family and no clue where you're running, is survival even possible? Can five complete strangers learn to work as a team in time to avoid their aggressive pursuers, led by John Lynch?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

STORMWATCH: PHD #2

Written by Christos N. Gage, art and cover by Doug Mahnke, variant cover by Trevor Hairsine.

The Walking Ghost is one of the most infamous crime bosses alive. His influence is felt around the world -- and quite possibly off-world. His operation is as brutal as it is efficient -- and PHD is going to take him down! It's time to start making a difference against the meta-human crime lords, and Jackson King plans to start at the top!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

MIDNIGHTER #2

Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, variant cover by Arthur Adams.

After being ambushed and forcibly taken off the Carrier with a bomb implanted into his chest, The Midnighter is made an offer he can't refuse: accept the terms of a deadly mission or die. Faced with such a pleasant prospect he agrees, biding his time until he can eviscerate his tormentors. It's not until he's near completing his objective that things go all to Hell in this action-packed spectacular!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

WETWORKS #4

Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend, variant cover by Eric Powell.

After the frantic events of last issue, Red has returned to the base in bad shape -- and Dane and Mother-One are M.I.A. In the company of Detective Ashe, Dane and Mother-One travel to Thea Mater, Ashe's home, and discover the origins of Vascar, the vampire who so badly wants the Blood Box -- and why they must keep it from him at all costs!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

WILDSTORM FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT ON JIM LEE

Pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams and various, cover by Lee and Williams.

Celebrate the amazing career of comics icon Jim Lee in this 40-page Special shining a spotlight on his classic Wildstorm art! Containing beautiful covers and gorgeous pin-ups of both his best-known works and rarely seen gems, this is an affordable and indispensable collection for every Jim Lee fan!

40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 13.

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #3

Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.

The sorcerer Simon Magus and Grimoire take center stage as a new factor enters Astro City's most turbulent decade: The Innocent Gun! Plus, while the gang war rages, guns of another sort spell disaster for the Williams family, as one brother seeks to kill and the other is targeted for death.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

THE BOYS #6

Written by Garth Ennis, art and cover by Darick Robertson.

The Teenage Kix bring the fight to the Boys' doorstep and learn immediately that they've taken on more than they can handle! The Boys are back in business, but is it all too much for Hughie to handle?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

DESOLATION JONES #8

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Danijel Zezelj.

Investigating the apparent murder of a fellow ex-British spy, Michael Jones finds himself hip deep in both the town's unique kind of corruption and the visions of Philip K. Dick.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

A MAN CALLED KEV #5

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Carlos Ezquerra, cover by Glenn Fabry.

Kev has had enough of his mates dying while he's miraculously survived every attempt on his life. It's payback time, with no quarter asked and none given. In a hail of gunfire and explosions, Kev Hawkins is going to reclaim his life in the explosive conclusion to the series!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

NINJA SCROLL #4

Written by J. Torres, art by Jonboy Meyers, cover by Michael Chang.

Jubei finds a dying noblewoman lying in a field and promises to take her to a mountaintop temple. But as both ninja clans and samurai masters attempt to stop him, Jubei begins to suspect that all is not as it seems.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

RED MENACE #2

Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo and Adam Brody, art by Jerry Ordway and Al Vey, cover by Ordway, variant cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

Shunned by the public that once adored him -- and even questioned by his own daughter -- The Eagle thinks things can't get worse...until he's arrested as a Soviet spy.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

EX MACHINA #26

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris and Tom Feister, cover by Harris.

"Power Down," Part 1 of 4. Former super-hero and current mayor Mitchell Hundred faces the greatest challenge of either of his careers in an all-new adventure set during the 2003 blackout of New York City!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

MAJESTIC VOL. 3: THE FINAL CUT TP

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Neil Googe, Diego Olmos, Kevin West and others, cover by Googe.

Majestic makes his last stand to save the Earth in this collection featuring Majestic #13-17, plus a story from the WildStorm Winter Special. As the battle for possession of the Planet Engine heats up, Majestic must stand against an overwhelming enemy in a battle for their adopted planet!

128 pages $14.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

RED SONJA/CLAW THE UNCONQUERED: DEVIL'S HANDS TP

Written by John Layman, art by Andy Smith, cover by Jim Lee & Gabriele Dell'Otto.

Collecting the thrilling 4-issue miniseries! Red Sonja, legendary crimson-haired she-devil, and Claw, the cursed warrior, are thrown together as unlikely allies against a despotic evil sorcerer. The problem is, that enemy may be the only one who holds the key to unlocking the terrible curse Claw must endure! Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment.

112 pages, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

ROKKIN #6

Written by Andy Hartnell, art and wraparound cover by Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis.

Rokkin finally comes face to face with the evil Lord Vulmax, but is he prepared for the confrontation? And what is the ominous curse behind his powers? Meanwhile, Evy grows closer to Arnes.and a major surprise is revealed in this series conclusion

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

FRIDAY THE 13th #1

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Adam Archer, cover by Ryan Sook, variant cover by Tim Bradstreet.

The vaults of the New Line Horror library open further as one of the greatest horror icons returns in a new series and a new look at the legend of Crystal Lake: the hockey mask-clad Jason Vorhees!

A beautiful young woman is found on the road leading to the mysterious Crystal Lake, covered in blood and rambling about a monster who slaughtered her group of friends. It's a tale similar to other legends of the area, but as her story unfolds, it will be unlike anything anyone could have expected! This story of murder and atrocity goes much deeper than any one family.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET #2

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Kevin West, cover by Tony Harris and Jim Clark.

Horror icon Freddy Krueger is murdering teenagers again -- and one father has had enough! Taking the battle directly to Freddy in the dream realm, one man is willing to risk everything to protect his child. But will it be enough?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #2

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Wesley Craig, cover by Lee Bermejo.

The F.B.I. team sent to investigate the horrors of ³The Texas Chainsaw Massacre² has made an amazing discovery: a warren of tunnels beneath Travis County! Could this be where Leatherface and his sinister family fled in the months following the murders? But what fresh horrors lie in the darkness?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

VERTIGO TITLES

SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE: SLEEP OF REASON #1

Written by John Ney Rieber, art by Eric Nguyen, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

A Vertigo classic returns -- with a vengeance! A Sandman tale that both honors the classic character and will stand as a classic in its own right.

A new age of terror demands a new Sandman to quell its nightmares. This disturbing new miniseries follows the final days of Wesley Dodds and his lifelong love Dian Belmont as they encounter a harrowing fate while traveling in Afghanistan circa 1997. Ten years later, with American troops on the ground in that country, wartime photojournalist Kieran Marshall is forced to take on the mantle of Wesley's former alter-ego, the terrifying crimefighter known as The Sandman.

A dark and relevant tale that will appeal to new readers as well as fans of the classic Vertigo series, Sleep of Reason questions what it means to be human when confronted with evil. Marshall is a man in search of a career-making interview with master-terrorist Masad. When he confronts Masad face-to-face, he learns to his horror that this terrorist can teach him more about himself than he ever wanted to know. Becoming the new Sandman will be the only way Kieran can save his own life -- but, possibly, at the cost of his humanity.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

100 BULLETS #79

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.

The conclusion to the 4-part story arc, "Punch Line." The Trust, Agent Graves and the Minutemen arrive in Mexico for a showdown that will mark the end for at least one major player. Also, the mystery behind the Atlantic City job is finally revealed. Loyal Bullets fans, this is the issue you've been waiting for!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

AMERICAN SPLENDOR #4

Written by Harvey Pekar, art by Dean Haspiel, Gilbert Hernandez, Hilary Barta and others, cover by Hernandez.

Harvey Pekar is never at a loss for something to say about any topic. In the concluding issue of this groundbreaking miniseries, illustrated by an all-star roster of comics' finest artists, Harvey visits Chicago, offers his thoughts on the World Cup, and returns to battle another renegade bathroom fixture, among other adventures.

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in store on Dec. 6.

AMERICAN VIRGIN #10

Written by Steven T. Seagle, art by Becky Cloonan and Christine Norrie, cover by Joshua Middleton.

The explosive new story arc gets off to a bang as youth minister and practicing virgin Adam Chamberlain prepares to meet his maker. It's everything you ever wanted to know about Adam's life to date, but were afraid to ask. Who was Adam's first sexual experience with? How did Mamie and Earl meet? What was Cyndi's summer job that led to her exile from the Chamberlain clan? Find out in this revealing new story.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

CROSSING MIDNIGHT #2

Written by Mike Carey, art by Jim Fern and Rob Hunter, cover by J.H. Williams III.

In the heart of Japan, twins Toshi and Kai desperately try to stay one step ahead of their terrifying fates. But as Toshi finds herself crossing lines to protect their family, Kai will learn how far the curse that afflicts them really stretches.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

DEADMAN #5

Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by John Watkiss.

Concluding the 5-part debut story arc in sweeping fashion, Brandon uses his deadly new powers in an attempt to rescue Sarah from the bomber-jacketed assassins. Then he stretches his abilities even further for a confrontation with his comatose father that leaves Brandon wondering where he stands on the plane of reality.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

DMZ #13

Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchielli, cover by Wood.

"Public Works," part 2 of 5. Matty has infiltrated a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites owned and operated by the shady Trustwell, Inc. In the process, he also develops a close friendship with a female member of the group. But when he discovers her plans -- as well as who is funding them, Matty soon realizes he's once again in over his head.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 13.

DOOM PATROL VOL. 5: MAGIC BUS TP

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Richard Case, Stan Woch, Ken Steacy, Philip Bond and Mark McKenna, cover by Brian Bolland.

The collection of comics savant Grant Morrison's run on Doom Patrol continues in this fifth trade paperback volume reprinting issues #51-57. Featuring the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada and the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker, Doom Patrol Vol. 5 also includes the delightful Jack Kirby tribute issue "And Men Shall Call Him -- HERO!" as well as a new cover by the incomparable Brian Bolland.

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

THE EXTERMINATORS #12

Written by Simon Oliver, art by Mike Hawthorne, cover by Philip Bond.

Concluding the 2-part ³Brother #38,² featuring skin-crawling guest art by Mike Hawthorne. A chance encounter with an old associate threatens to destroy Saloth's romance with Professor Neal -- and more importantly, his research into the world of vermin -- by exposing painful truths about his past. To continue his life's work, Saloth must confront this interloper from another era and silence him -- permanently.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

FABLES #56

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by James Jean.

It's Fables' first-ever special Christmas issue, which seeks to answer a burning question: Does Santa Claus really exist? And if so, is he a Fable? Well, we're not going to tell you here, or there wouldn't be any reason for you to buy the issue now, would there? So don't be naughty -- be nice, and wait patiently for this extra-length issue to appear in your stocking.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

HELLBLAZER #227

Written by Denise Mina, art by Leonardo Manco, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Part 4 of the 5-Part "The Red Right Hand." Constantine faces perhaps the most difficult task of his long career...for him, anyway. He must gather up all the happy people he can -- and get them to Glasgow in a hurry. Otherwise, the tsunami of bad vibes from Steve Evans' empathy plague will overwhelm the world.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

JACK OF FABLES #6

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Steve Leialoha, cover by James Jean.

Part 1 of the 2-part "Jack Frost," featuring guest art by Fables' Steve Leialoha. Retrieval vans are scouring the hills and valleys of Idaho and Montana, scooping up escaped Fables and taking them back to captivity in the Golden Boughs retirement village. So far Jack has eluded them, but how long can he hold out? The secret might lie in one of his past misadventures ­ when he was none other than Jack Frost.

A special 2-part story featuring Jack's encounters with the illustrious Snow Queen, beautifully illustrated by Fables veteran inker and noted artist Steve Leialoha. Also featured: the left side of a diptych cover by Jean.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

LUCIFER VOL. 11: EVENSONG TP

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, Zander Cannon, Dean Ormston, Jon J Muth, Ryan Kelly and Aaron Alexovich, cover by Christopher Moeller.

The saga of Lucifer Morningstar comes to a close in Evensong, collecting Lucifer #70-75. In the aftermath of the universe-shaking battle in Heaven, Lucifer and his cohorts return to pick up their lives and tie up their loose ends. As a special bonus, Evenson also includes the Prestige-format one-shot Lucifer: Nirvana, painted by Jon J Muth.

224 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

LOVELESS #14

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Danijel Zezelj, cover by Marcelo Frusin.

After all the blood spilled in issue #12, a new law man -- or rather, law-woman -- steps into a more prominent role in Blackwater. Meanwhile, Atticus begins his search for Boyd Johnson in his quest for money, fame and freedom.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 27.

THE OTHER SIDE #3

Written by Jason Aaron, art and cover by Cameron Stewart.

The mini-series that shows the real horrors of war continues. As Everette and Vo Dai soldier on towards their inevitable showdown against each other, both men begin to question their respective missions and, more importantly, their own sanity.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

TESTAMENT #13

Written by Douglas Rushkoff, art by Peter Gross and Gary Erskine and a cover by Liam Sharp.

Chapter 1 of "Babel." Aghast at the influence our heroes have had on their timeline, the gods summon a demon who will empower Fallow and his Biblical counterpart to rule the world. As Fallow maneuvers through the political minefield blocking passage of his Globo, he must decide where he stands on the Holy War.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

TESTAMENT VOL. 2: WEST OF EDEN TP

Written by Douglas Rushkoff, art by Peter Gross, Gary Erskine and Liam Sharp, cover by Sharp.

Novelist Douglas Rushkoff's saga of Biblical stories occurring in the present day continues in this volume collecting issues #6-10 of the acclaimed ongoing series. A decade ago, in an echo of Genesis, young Alan Stern may have created life -- inside his laptop. Now, he's about to discover the terrible consequences of playing God.

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

Y: THE LAST MAN #52

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale.

The conclusion of the four-part ³Motherland² story arc. Now that the mystery behind who (or what) has caused the gendercide has been solved, one member of Yorick's crew will take her leave in the hopes of reversing the effects. But is it too late?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

JOHNNY DC TITLES

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #28

Written by Scott Beatty, art and cover by Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty.

It's the most unlikeliest Dynamic Duo ever when Joker gets a new helper, Scarface! As if that wasn't strange enough, Batman has to ask for help from the only person who can stop Scarface, the Ventriloquist!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 13.

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #28

Written by Mike McAvennie, art by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill, cover by Ty Templeton.

It's Christmastime on the Watchtower, but all is not festive. Clayface is decorating Gotham with his victims, and the Flash and Batman seem ready to hang one another over a fire. Can the intervention of the Phantom Stranger and a visit to Christmas past raise everyone's holiday spirits?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 6.

KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG #4

Written by Jesse Leon McCann, art by Min S. Ku and Jeff Albrecht, cover by Scott Jeralds.

What is the secret of Isis and the Orange Kryptonite? It's going to take the help of Ace the Bathound and the Dog Star Patrol to find out!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 20.

TEEN TITANS GO! #38

Written by J. Torres, art by Chynna Clugston, cover by Todd Nauck.

Mad Mod returns to offer the Teen Titans fame and fortune. Will their new superstar status distract the Titans from finishing off MM once and for all?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 27.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #8

Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton, art by Kim Arndt, Dan Davis, Maurice Fontenot and The Iguana, cover by Davis.

As if having to clean up her room wasn't bad enough -- now Juniper Lee has to clean up creepy creature cobwebs!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 13.

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #28

Written by Bobby London, Jesse Leon McCann and Frank Strom, art by Mike Kazaleh, Scott Underwood, Angus Bungay, Christopher Cook and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Robert Pope and DeCarlo.

Scoutmaster Lumpus has a tough lesson to teach the Bean Scouts -- the law of the jungle. Plus, the Eds want to discover the joys of deep-sea exploration!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 27.

LOONEY TUNES #145

Written by Sholly Fisch, Frank Strom and Robbie Busch, art by Leo Batic, Neal Sternecky, Walter Carzon, Horacio Ottolini, Scott McRae and Ruben Torreiro, cover by Scott Gross.

Bugs and Daffy owe some money to Rocky and Mugsy, so they try their hand at being stage magicians! Viva Las Vegas!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 6.

SCOOBY-DOO #115

Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch and John Rozum, art by Robert Pope and Scott Jeralds, cover by Scott McRae.

It's a Wonderful Fright for the Scooby gang! Terrified by constantly chasing ghosts and goblins, Shaggy & Scooby wish that Mystery, Inc. didn't exist, only to find that monsters and villains are everywhere, because no meddling kids were around to stop them! Plus, Shaggy does his best Santa Claus impersonation, only to be kidnapped by evil elves! Ho-Ho-Horror!

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 20.

MAD #473

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

It's holiday hilarity in true MAD fashion!

48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

MAD CLASSICS #12

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots

A jam-packed new issue of MAD Classics, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader's Choice picks and much more!

96 pages, black and white, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

CMX TITLES

CIPHER VOL. 6

Written and illustrated by Minako Narita.

Siva tells the story of his life growing up with Cipher, and finally reveals the reason why the twins share a single identity! A death in the family leads to independence for the twins, but the pressure of their careers results in dangerous behavior for Cipher. And later, shocking events in the present propel the twins to finally embark on separate life paths.

200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

DENSHA OTOKO VOL. 2

Written by Hitori Nakano Illustrated by Wataru Watanabe.

The big day has come! "Train" is out on his date with "Hermess." But now what? What does he say? What does he do? He's on his own and doesn't have his online support group to guide him through the event. Then "Train" has even more reason to fret when "Hermess" wants him to meet a friend of hers. Is the shy young man about to be "outed" as an "otaku"?

174 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 8

Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike.

The Major is delivering a secret document to NATO when his flight is hijacked. The plane also carries a famous painting that Eroica desires. Not even a hijacking can deter the world's most flamboyant art thief, but there's more to these terrorists than meets the eye. And Klaus may have to face his worst nightmare: joining forces (again!) with Eroica to stop the terrorists!

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 10

KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE VOL. 7

Written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura.

It all comes down to this ‹ the final volume! In the breathtaking finale, Maron goes to Heaven and meets God. She learns of the Devil, the Fall and finally has the fate of the world placed on her shoulders. Can our beloved Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne handle this immense responsibility? She's spent years preparing herself for her final struggle against Satan and his minions...can she succeed against such incredible odds?

176 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

KIKAIDER CODE 02 VOL. 6

Written by Shotaro Ishinomori, Illustrated by Meimu.

In this final volume Saburo returns to battle Jiro! Mitsuko returns to her old family home where she is attacked by the conjoined Shadow robots named Zadam. Zadam controls a huge weapon called the "Armageddon God," whose purpose is to destroy all human life. But the machine is incomplete and Hinano appears to be the missing piece.

194 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

PENGUIN REVOLUTION VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Sakura Tsukuba.

Ryo's making his big debut on stage ‹ in the lead role! Yukari is doing her best to support him, but she's been pretty busy trying to pull off her own performance as a guy. Her ³role² might not be as convincing as she had hoped, but Ryo seems to be bringing down the house. In fact, the lines between acting and real life might be getting a little blurry.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

RECIPE FOR GERTRUDE VOL. 3

Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa.

Sahara stands alone and faces her brother -- who is possessed by Gertrude's creator! An injured Gertrude can't help, so he recruits an old nemesis to come to his friend's aid. Is the patchwork demon willing to pay the price of this bargain? ³The Recipe² is within reach and they are about to find out just how Gertrude came to be and how he got his name!

200 pages, black and white, $9.99 in stores on Jan. 17.

VERSUS VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada

Reiji prepares for the big concert in New York and an anticipated reunion with his sister. Bartholomew, conductor for the New York Philharmonic, has taken a liking to Reiji and wants him to join the orchestra when they tour Europe. But when the young violinist learns that his would-be mentor played a key role in Hane's past troubles, things get ugly!

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 3.

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