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TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009

DC COMICS FOR APRIL

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #2

Written by Tony Daniel, art by Daniel and Sandu Florea, covers by Daniel.

With the destruction of Arkham Asylum and dozens of Gotham City's most lethal villains rioting through the streets, it would seem that Nightwing, Robin and their allies have their hands full. But they hadn't counted on the return of Batman himself! But is it really The Dark Knight? If so, why is he acting so strangely? And if not, is this a threat that could mean the destruction of Gotham?

This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle shifts to the next level with a face-off and ending that will have everybody talking. Who has earned the right to be Batman? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Who will ultimately win the battle for the cowl?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 8.

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL -- MAN-BAT #1

Written by Joe Harris, art by Jim Calafiore, cover by Ladronn.

Spinning out of the events in Battle for the Cowl, Gotham City is in chaos and the villains of Arkham Asylum are running amok. One such villain is the evil Doctor Phosphorus who seeks out another scientist in this one-shot to help him grow even more powerful. But when that scientist is Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. Man-Bat, Doctor Phosphorus -- and all of Gotham -- will get much more than they bargained for!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL -- ARKHAM ASYLUM #1

Written by David Hine, art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Ladronn.

Gotham City has become a place of nightmares and madness. At its poisoned heart lies Arkham Asylum. For decades the lunacy has been kept under control by Batman and contained within the walls of Arkham. But with Batman gone, what happens once the walls come tumbling down? In this one-shot, will the Asylum's administrator Dr. Jeremiah Arkham fall prey to the madness that has plagued so many of his inmates? Or will he seize this opportunity to usher in a new era for Gotham's most haunted institution?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL -- THE UNDERGROUND #1

Written by Chris Yost, art by Pablo Raimondi, cover by Ladronn.

With Batman gone, the villains have descended on Gotham! A who's who of Bat-villains star in this one-shot including Catwoman, the Riddler, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, The Penguin and Ra's Al Ghul. What kind of havoc will these villains wreak on a city that's already on the verge of implosion? Who will oppose them? And could they all work together to take down Gotham City -- or will they just destroy each other? Find out when The Underground rises!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

AZRAEL: DEATH'S DARK KNIGHT #2

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Frazer Irving, cover by Guillem March.

The Suit of Sorrows worn by Azrael grants the power of wrathful vengeance. It magnifies the wearer's sins of imperfection. It is a death sentence waiting to be exacted. So then why do so many people want it? And why does Azrael, the new soldier for the Order of Purity, refuse to give it up even when he knows it will eventually kill him? With Gotham City torn apart by Battle for the Cowl, the new Azrael seeks to fill the void left by Batman's absence and redeem his tainted legacy, but the League of Assassins wants the suit for Talia and her own heir to The Dark Knight's mantle. And through it all, someone watches, waiting to snatch the prize from the winner...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

ORACLE #2

Written by Kevin VanHook, art by Don Kramer and Jay Leisten, cover by Guillem March.

The Calculator will go to any lengths to save the life of his daughter Wendy -- even if it means using remnants of the Anti-Life Equation to do so! But when Oracle intervenes, she soon finds out that the Calculator has been killing Internet hackers from across the globe to get his hands on the Equation, and the final name on his list is hers!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

THE OUTSIDERS #17

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott.

"The Deep" part 3 of 6! While The Outsiders find their hands full dealing with a new group called the Thrashers, a battle of the minds between Jack Ryder and his Creeper persona shakes the group to its core. And in the shadows, The Insiders make an offer to Deathstroke that he can't refuse. All this plus Owlman tries proving himself to the team!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #28

Written by Christina Weir and Nunzio DeFilippis, art and cover by Juan Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan.

"New Dawn" Part 3 of 3! Forced to work side by side, Batman and the Riddler may end up together forever...trapped inside King Tut's Tomb! Concluding Batman's first comic book encounter with the cursed King Tut!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #11

Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Kelley Jones.

Blood will run and people will scream in the final chapter of this mysterious and macabre maxiseries! The Dark Knight takes on the monstrous Midnight for the fate of Gotham City, but things do not end well for either hero or villain, and neither Batman nor Gotham will ever be the same after Midnight.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

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SUPERMAN TITLES

SUPERMAN #687

Written by James Robinson, art by Renato Guedes and Wilson Magalhaes, cover by Andrew Robinson.

Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis's new champion -- unfortunately Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in the "New Krypton" saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments from a city that assumes he's Kryptonian. Oh, and there's also the not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police must deal with the Prankster's new wave of murderous fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world without Superman.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

ACTION COMICS #876

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose, cover by Barrows and Julio Ferreira.

Enter: Ursa!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #2

Written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka, art by Pete Woods, cover by Gary Frank, variant cover by Woods. Cover by Gary Frank

Superman thought that joining his people on New Krypton would allow him to ease some of the tension between Earth and his people, but lately nothing's been easy for the Man of Steel! Alura still shows no signs of becoming the kind of leader Superman wants her to be. The people of New Krypton still don't understand the responsibilities that come with their new abilities. And as for Zod? Superman doesn't even know where to start with Zod. All The Man of Steel knows is that he can't be trusted. And Zod is about to prove Superman right.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 4.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #58 & #59

Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson, art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend.

Part 2 and 3 of "Nanopolis"! In issue #58, Batman risks everything to save The Man of Steel, but can even his newest Bat-technology help against an unprecedented threat? And in issue #59, it's an out-of-control Superman vs. The Dark Knight, with the lives of both men hanging in the balance!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15 and April 29.

SUPERGIRL #40

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Jamal Igle and Keith Champagne, cover by Josh Middleton.

"Who is Superwoman?" part 4! Following last issue, Supergirl must decide what to do with a shocking piece of information that casts all of "New Krypton" in a new light! Meanwhile, Lois begins putting together clues regarding the body found in Metropolis Harbor and the strange message it was broadcasting.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

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DCU TITLES

BOOSTER GOLD #19

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.

It's the aftermath of the "Reality Lost" arc as Booster Gold learns the dire consequences of time travel from Time Master Rip Hunter. And the toughest lesson learned involves understanding how keeping his sister Goldstar alive could be more dangerous than anyone ever dreamed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

DEAD ROMEO #1

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider, art and cover by Ryan Benjamin.

Jonathan Romero, aka "Dead Romeo," was the lead singer of the Œ80s rock band "The Dead Romeos." But that was before a mysterious set of circumstances turned him into a vampire and sent him straight to Hell. Now he's back on Earth and he has a difficult choice to make: Kill his true love and earn his permanent release from eternal damnation -- or protect her and burn for eternity. Either way, someone is going to die!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1

Written by Geoff Johns, art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver.

Through the decades, many heroes have taken the mantle of The Flash, but they all ride the lightning that crackles in the wake of the greatest hero the DC Universe has ever known, the man who sacrificed himself to save the Multiverse: Barry Allen!

Following the events of Final Crisis, Barry has beaten death and returned to a fast-paced world that a man out of time wouldn't recognize. Or is it a world that is only just now catching up? All the running he's done before was just a warmup for the high-speed race that he and every other Flash must now run, because even though one speedster might have beaten death, another has just turned up dead! The start of an explosive and jaw-dropping epic that will reintroduce to the modern age the hero who single-handedly birthed the Silver Age of comics! DC history will be made, and the Flash legacy will be redefined!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 1.

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #19

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Mike Norton and Joe Rubinstein, cover by Ladronn.

Black Canary confronts the new vigilante known as Cupid over her sick obsession with Green Arrow and the trail of dead bodies Cupid has left at his feet. But don't expect Cupid to go down without a fight!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

GREEN LANTERN #41

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari.

Prelude to Blackest Night! In "Agent Orange" part 3, the truth behind the eternally corrupt Vega System is finally revealed and the Green Lantern Corps will pay dearly for uncovering the secret. Meanwhile, the greed of Agent Orange knows no bounds as his demand for the universe explodes. Plus, Hal continues to struggle with the abilities of his new power ring.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #35

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman, cover by Gleason, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari.

Prelude to Blackest Night! "Emerald Eclipse" continues as a Red Lantern escapes out of its sciencell and ignites a riot on Oa, forcing Guy, Kyle, Kilowog and Voz to try and prevent the ultimate jailbreak. Meanwhile, Sodam Yat and Arisia arrive on Daxam to stop Mongul and the Sinestro Corps. But how can they hope to stop an entire Corps? Plus: Sinestro arrives on Korugan in search of his daughter!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

JONAH HEX #42

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by David Michael Beck.

It's Jonah Hex as you've never seen him before: as a kid! During a particularly tense duel, Jonah is reminded of the lessons of his childhood. And to say that Jonah's father was a believer in "tough love" is the understatement of the year!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #32

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Federico Dallocchio, cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter

While the team struggles with the aftermath of dissolution, the cosmic force known as Starbreaker sets out to ravage the earth for a hidden source of unimaginable power. But with the team facing its own crisis, who will stand in his way?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #26

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Dale Eaglesham and Nathan Massengill, covers by Alex Ross.

Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday," the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own ­ Stargirl!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

THE MIGHTY #3

Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Keith Champagne, art by Peter Snejbjerg, cover by Dave Johnson.

Alpha One may be the most powerful being on the face of the planet, but emotionally, he's vulnerable -- and he needs a friend he can trust. His ally Gabriel Cole, who has just officially taken command of Section Omega, is becoming that friend. But neither man knows the danger they tempt by inviting each other into their homes. And what amazing secrets are hidden in Alpha One's underground headquarters?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #3

Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Andy Clarke.

Vril Dox -- the universe's most benevolent jerk -- recruits more team members to help him reclaim his intergalactic L.E.G.I.O.N. police force. But you'll be as shocked as he is when he learns who stole it in the first place. Believe us when we say this secret will rattle the entire DCU cosmos! Guest-starring the Omega Men.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

SECRET SIX #8

Written by Gail Simone, art by Carlos Rodriguez and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Nicola Scott.

It's a special double date issue as the surviving members of the Six take a night on the town in that disturbing way that only they can do. It's dinner and a movie with bullets and bloodshed in an all-romance (with violence) issue! Plus, what does Ragdoll dream about?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #6

Written, art and cover by Billy Tucci.

It is the day of reckoning. With no choice but to fight to the end, Rock orders a starving and battered Easy Company to fix their bayonets as the Germans close in. But just as all seems lost, enter the bloodied "Iron Little Men" of the 442nd. Is there time for this small band of heroes to go for broke and turn the tide of battle to save The Lost Battalion?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

SOLOMON GRUNDY #2

Written, art and cover by Scott Kolins.

Christened on a Tuesday! The exclusive first-ever Solomon Grundy battle with Bizarro! The two monsters smash through Gotham City in a stirring, mind-blowing death match you'll have to see to believe! Plus: Witness more of the origin of Cyrus Gold as he begins his evil destiny by committing his first horrid murder. Will Cyrus ultimately uncover who murdered him and unravel the Solomon Grundy curse forever?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

THE SPIRIT #28

Written by Michael J. Uslan and F.J. DeSanto, art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, cover by Brian Bolland.

It's Paris in the springtime! Our 3-part revue of The Spirit's finest female foils concludes with the woman who puts the femme in femme fatale, the toast of Montmartre: Plaster of Paris! Where this beauty goes, murder follows en suite!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

STRANGE ADVENTURES #2

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Manuel Garcia/Al Milgrom and Starlin/Rob Hunter, cover by Starlin and Hunter.

Adam Strange discovers that someone -- or something -- is stealing stars. But no one believes him! Has Adam gone crazy? Meanwhile, Comet remains in hiding until the arrival of a very unexpected visitor while Bizarro tries putting an end to a senseless war.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 1.

TEEN TITANS ANNUAL 2009 #1

Written by Sean McKeever, art and cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson.

Prelude to the "Deathtrap" crossover between the pages of Teen Titans, Titans and Vigilante! Titans Tower has mysteriously come to life to attack the Teen Titans! But The Titans have one secret weapon their unknown assailant doesn't know about. Will they be able to use this weapon in time to save themselves? Find out as the story continues in Titans #12! And be sure to check out the awesome interlocking covers by Andrew Robinson spanning the entire "Deathtrap" story that create one massive image!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

TITANS #12

Written by Judd Winick, art by Howard Porter, cover by Andrew Robinson.

"Deathtrap" Part 1 of 5! Completely unhinged, Jericho continues his assault upon his former teammates. As if that wasn't enough, he also draws the Teen Titans into his twisted plot. And the Vigilante makes it his mission to stop Jericho -- permanently! Continued in Vigilante #5!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

TEEN TITANS #70

Written by Sean McKeever, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, cover by Andrew Robinson.

"Deathtrap" Part 3 of 5! Straight from the pages of Vigilante #5, the team gets roped into Jericho's insane plot to take out both Titans teams. But how can they fight back against a menace who can possess their bodies? Continued in Titans #13, on sale in May!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

TRINITY #44-48

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, art by Mark Bagley/Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel/Andy Owens, Tom Derenick/Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton/Ande Parks, covers by Jesus Merino and Shane Davis/John Dell.

Earth -- and all of reality -- is under assault from space, magic forces, other dimensions and more! But if Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman changed forever, does it mean salvation for everybody else -- or disaster? The Trinity leads DC's heroes and some surprising allies in a sprawling battle to save reality! Featuring Krona, Morgaine Le Fey, the Crime Syndicate, Despero, Enigma, the JLA and loads of other DC heroes and villains!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22 and April 29.

VIGILANTE #5

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Rick Leonardi and John Stanisci, cover by Andrew Robinson.

"Deathtrap" part 2 of 5! After attempting to kill Cyborg, Vigilante has been locked up by the Titans. But Vigilante knows that there is a traitor in their midst, and he will use any means necessary to bring Jericho to justice ­ Even if that means killing all of the Titans to do it!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #12

Written by Bruce Jones, art by Al Barrionuevo and Dan Green, cover by Howard Porter.

You can't go home again! At last, the time-lost warriors learn who's been holding them captive and why. But that doesn't necessarily mean they can win a fight for freedom against this enemy who turns out to be far stranger than they ever could have imagined.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

THE WARLORD #1

Written by by Mike Grell, art by Joe Prado and Walden Wong, cover by Grell.

At the Roof of the World in Tibet, a team of paleontologists and adventurers has made the find of the century: perfectly preserved dinosaur specimens that appear to have died mere days before! Their expedition takes a deadly turn when they uncover an impossible portal to another world ­ an unbelievable country at the hollow center of the Earth, the mythical land of Skartaris! But they're not the first surface-worlders to find themselves stranded in Skartaris, and their arrival in his peaceful home triggers an unforgettable new adventure for the hero who has taken the land as his own: Travis Morgan, the Warlord! This new ongoing series marks the return of creator Mike Grell to the fantasy saga that made him famous! Reunite with Tara, Shakira, Tinder and the rest of the cast in a story that continues the adventures of the Warlord but opens up a new era where any reader can jump aboard.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

WONDER WOMAN #31

Written by Gail Simone, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, cover by Lopresti, variant cover by Eric Shanower.

"Rise of the Olympian!" Two warrior cultures collide as Diana finally faces off against the invulnerable champion of Zeus known as Achilles -- the demi-god warrior reincarnated to replace Wonder Woman! Also, we learn more about the monstrous creature Genocide as a key member of the supporting cast hovers near death. The story that changes Diana's status quo forever continues!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

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DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS

BATMAN: SCARECROW AND TWO-FACE YEAR ONE TP

Written by Bruce Jones and Mark Sable, art by Jesus Saiz, Sean Murphy and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Zach Howard.

Two of Batman's greatest foes star in this new title collecting Year One: Batman/Scarecrow #1-2 and Two-Face Year One #1-2.

200 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 13.

BOOSTER GOLD: 52 PICK-UP TP

Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz, art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund

Booster Gold is back in this softcover volume collecting Booster Gold #1-6 as the Super Hero from tomorrow must repair the timeline of the DC Universe to earn membership in the Justice League of America!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 20.

BATMAN: THE RESURRECTION OF RA'S AL GHUL TP

Written by Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Dini and Keith Champagne, art by Don Kramer, Jason Pearson, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Freddie Williams II, Ryan Benjamin and others, cover by Adam Kubert.

The epic is now in trade paperback! Batman's immortal foe, Ra's al Ghul, should be dead at last -- so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this intense tale originally presented in Batman Annual #26, Batman #670-671, Robin #168-169, Robin Annual #7, Nightwing #138-139 and Detective Comics #838-839! Ra's al Ghul is back . . . but what does his return have to do with Batman's teenaged son, Damian -- whose mother is Ra's al Ghul's daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra's al Ghul's insidious plans.

256 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 6.

FINAL CRISIS HC

Written by Grant Morrison, art by J.G. Jones, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino, Marco Rudy, Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, cover by Jones.

A new hardcover featuring Final Crisis #1-7! What happens when evil wins? That's the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between light and dark. This event defined the DCU and the New Gods for the 21st century and beyond!

240 pages, $24.99, in stores on June 10.

THE FLASH PRESENTS: MERCURY FALLING TP

Written by Todd Dezago, art by Ethan Van Sciver, Eric Battle, John Stokes, Prentis Rollins and others, cover by Van Sciver.

In this story from Impulse #62-67, Max Mercury discovers that his connection to the speed force has been severed. Now, it's up to Impuse to save his mentor and surrogate father.

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

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN TP

Written by Judd Winick, art by Mike Norton, Diego Barreto, Wayne Faucher and Robin Riggs, cover by Cliff Chiang.

Green Arrow and Black Canary finally discover the whereabouts of Connor Hawke -- but can they save him? Find out in these stories from Green Arrow/Black Canary #11-14 and Green Arrow Secret Files #1.

128 pages, $17.99, in stores on May 6.

THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE NEW PRINTING TP

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel, cover by Alex Ross.

Anew printing of the definitive history of the DC Universe. Featuring virtually every character in the DC Universe, this tale takes us from the dawn of creation to the end of recorded history and lays the foundation for adventures to come.

104 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 13.

JLA DELUXE EDITION VOL. 2 HC

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Howard Porter, Gary Frank, Greg Land, Val Semeiks and others, cover by Porter and John Dell.

Collecting stories from JLA #10-17, Prometheus #1 and JLA/WILDCATS in Deluxe format, this volume features the Justice League facing off against Lex Luthor's newly assembled Injustice Gang while the fate of the Earth itself hangs in the balance.

320 pages, $29.99, in stores on June 24.

RANN/THANAGAR HOLY WAR VOL. 1 TP

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Ron Lim, Starlin, Rob Hunter and Al Milgrom, cover by Lim and Hunter.

The star-spanning adventure from issues #1-4 of the cosmic miniseries and Hawkman Special #1 features Adam Strange, Hawkman, Captain Comet and more. Can our heroes stop the nefarious Lady Styx from turning the entire universe into her own congregation?

168 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 20.

ROBIN: THE TEEN WONDER TP

Written by Dennis O'Neil, James Robinson, Chuck Dixon, Jim Starlin, Marv Wolfman, Bill Willingham and Geoff Johns, art by Lee Weeks, Scott McDaniel, Tony Daniel and others, cover by Alex Ross.

All of the teenagers who have served as Robin star in this title collecting stories from Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #100, Nightwing #101, Batman #428 and 442, Robin #126 and 132 and Teen Titans #29.

160 pages, $17.99, in stores on May 27.

THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 26 HC

Written, art and cover by Will Eisner.

This collection features nearly impossible-to-find post-1952 material including stories originally published by Harvey Comics, Kitchen Sink Press, The New York Herald Tribune and many more! Closing the door on DC's massive republishing effort spotlighting the Spirit Universe, this volume is a genuine collector's treasure trove.

256 pages, $59.99, in stores on June 17.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: MARTIAN MANHUNTER VOL. 2 TP

Written by Jack Miller and others, art and cover by Joe Certa.

The 1960s adventures of J'onn J'onzz are collected in this new volume featuring stories from Detective Comics #305-326 and House of Mystery #143-173!

592 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on May 13.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPER FRIENDS VOL. 1 TP

Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and Dennis O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada, Vince Colletta, Ramona Fradon, Bob Smith and Kurt Schaffenberger, cover by Alex Toth.

The superstars of the 1970s animated adventures star in this new, bargain-priced volume collecting Super Friends #1-24!

448 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 27.

GOLDEN AGE STARMAN ARCHIVE VOL. 2 HC

Written by Gardner Fox, Alfred Bester, Don Cameron, Joe Samachson and others, art by Jack Burnley, Mort Meskin, George Roussos, Emil Gershwin, Sam Citron and others, cover by Jack Burnley.

From the Golden Age of Comics comes this second hardcover collecting tales of the original Starman from the pages of Adventures Comics #77-102.

272 pages, $49.99, in stores on June 24.

STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC

Written by James Robinson, art by Tony Harris, Gene Ha, Dusty Abell, Phil Jimenez, J.H. Williams III and others, cover by Harris.

In this third volume Opal City is terrorized by Dr. Pip, an eccentric bomber. Plus, Starman teams up with Batman to save the life of Solomon Grundy. Collecting starman #30-38, starman annual #2, starman secret files #1 and The Shade #1-4.

432 pages, $49.99, in stores on June 17.

STATIC SHOCK: REBIRTH OF THE COOL TP

Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell, over by Leon.

Static, currently appearing in Teen Titans, is back in this new collection of classic stories from his hit Milestone series! When a mutagenic gas accidentally gave him superhuman abilities, Virgil Hawkins was reborn as Static, the electrically powered teen Super Hero. And while Static tries to balance the pressures of his school work, after-school job and family life, he also protects his inner city neighborhood against villains including Holocaust and Commando X. Collecting Static #1-4 and Static Shock!: Rebirth of the Cool #1-4.

192 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 27.

432 pages, $49.99, in stores on June 17.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: FINEST WORLDS HC

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art by Ed Benes, Rafael Albuquerque, Rags Morales and John Dell, cover by Morales.

Collecting three titanic tales from Superman/Batman #50-56! First up, it's the untold story of how Superman's dad and Batman's father had a fateful meeting many years ago! Then, the Li'I League is on the scene as miniature versions of the JLA find their way into the DCU! It's up to Superman, Batman and their peers to keep the tykes from destroying everything in their path. And in the third story, The Man of Steel's powers find a new home in the body of The Dark Knight. Now Batman possesses incredible Kryptonian abilities while Superman stands powerless. How will they adjust physically and psychologically to these bizarre changes? And will Batman's new absolute powers corrupt him absolutely?

192 pages, $19.99, in stores on June 3.

SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD TP

Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, Otto Binder, E. Nelson Bridwell and John Byrne, art by Eric Powell, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, John Byrne and others, cover by Powell.

"Escape from Bizarro World" is a 3-part story in which Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World! Also included in this volume are classic tales of Bizarro from Superman #140, DC Comics Presents #71 and Man of Steel #5!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 6.

SUPERMAN: ENDING BATTLE TP

Written by Geoff Johns, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz and Joe Kelly, art by Pascual Ferry, Duncan Rouleau and others, cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

When the villainous Manchester Black uncovers Clark Kent's secret identity, it sets in motion one of the hardest days in Superman's life. Collects stories from Superman #185-186, Adventures of Superman #608-609, Superman: The Man of Steel #130-131 and Action Comics #795-796.

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

WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER TP

Written by Jodi Picoult, art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Drew Johnson and others, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

Collecting Wonder Woman #6-10! Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman Affairs, is assigned to capture herself. But how can she accomplish this without revealing her secret identity?

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 27.

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ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA VOL. 1 HC

Written by Alan Moore, art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray, cover by J.H. Williams III.

Collected for the first time in oversized, Absolute format. The first of three Absolute Promethea slipcased collections, this volume collects Promethea #1-12! Discover the stories that introduced Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York, whose life will be changed by her research into the mythical warrior woman known as Promethea!

328 pages, $99, in stores on Sept. 30.

THE AUTHORITY #9

Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage, art by Simon Coleby, Ivan Reis and Livesary, cover by Coleby.

The Authority find themselves in a battle for their lives against a being of immense power and they'll need a miracle to survive in one piece. Do they still have an ace up their sleeve? And one of the members of the team will be taking an incredible step toward recovery...but at what cost?Also, the conclusion of the Stormwatch: Team Achillies backup story,

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

EX MACHINA #41

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris and Jim Clark, cover by Harris.

It's the beginning of a new storyline ­ one that will finally reveal the true source of the Great Machine's strange powers! As New Year's Eve approaches, Mayor Mitchell Hundred makes a shocking announcement while the retired Super Hero's past returns to haunt Times Square.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

FRINGE #4

Written by Mike Johnson and various, art by Tom Mandrake.

Fox television's Fringe continues in this special tie-in comic series from creators J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

GEARS OF WAR #7

Written by Joshua Ortega, art by Simon Bisley and Henry Flint, video game cover art.

Of all the storylines in the mega-hit Gears of War 2, few resonate like the tragedy of Tai Kaliso. The story of this proud warrior with a gentle heart is finally told.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 22.

GEN13 #29

Written by Scott Beatty, art and cover by Mike Huddleston.

Grunge discovers the horrific truth about the Sk8-Gra-La skatepark, but will it be in time to save his life? Or will he end up broken at the bottom of the bowl? He's going to need the help of his fellow gen-active teammates, but they have little problems of their own to deal with: specifically the miniaturized mastermind Dr. Cross! Kicking off a new bimonthly shipping schedule!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

HEROES VOL. 2 TP

Written by Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle, Duncan Rouleau, Mark Sable and others, art by Staz Johnson, Michael Gaydos, Tom Grummett, Ryan Odagawa, Jason Badower, Travis Kotzebue, Marcus To and others, cover by various.

The sequel to last year's Heroes hardcover is now in trade paperback! This stunning new volume collects the incredibly engaging online comics based on the smash-hit, Emmy Award-nominated NBC TV series Heroes! Collecting every online chapter from Season Two, this volume features the work of top TV and comics writers. Included are the stories "TheTen Brides of Takezo Kensei," "The End of Hana and Drucker," "The Golden Goose" and many more!

272 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 20.

MIRROR'S EDGE #6

Written by Rhianna Pratchett, art by Matthew Dow Smith, cover by Niko Henrichon.

In order to save what's left of her family, Faith must break into the headquarters of the city's premier security firm. To add to the difficulty, she must then break out. If she's caught, it could mean the end for everybody. The finale of the mini-series.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 1.

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #4

Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Tom Fowler.

Open the book and turn all the pages! Enter a land for kids of all ages. Like the Stone Age or The Dark Age, but not the Age of Reason! You can go anywhere you like, but leaving is treason! For the Lancing Tuskmoggin are playing at joust -- It's the Enchanted Menagerie of Emil Gaust!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

POINT BLANK NEW EDITION TP

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Colin Wilson, cover by Sean Phillips.

Grifter is determined to get to the bottom of a bewildering mystery in this gripping precursor to the Sleeper series. Collecting the entire five-issue miniseries, the story begins as Grifter is caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Reprinted here as a new edition with a new cover by Sean Phillips, this volume works as a set alongside upcoming collections of the Sleeper saga.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 6.

PROTOTYPE #1

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Darick Robertson and Matt Jacobs, variant cover by Jim Lee.

A 6-issue WildStorm epic like no other. In anticipation of the upcoming multiplatform Activision video game comes the hyperkinetic world of Prototype! Follow New York homicide detectives as they track a serial killer unlike any they've ever faced, and enter a new era where human extinction and monstrous evolution collide!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 1.

RESIDENT EVIL #2

Written by Rick Sanchez, art and cover by Kevin Sharpe and Jim Clark.

The prequel to the most anticipated new game of 2009 continues as Chris Redfield's fight against the proliferation of B.O.W.s rages on! His current mission takes him to the jungles of Brazil and on the hunt for a Nazi scientist whose dark genetic research has gone awry. And through it all, learn more about the failed mission that still haunts Chris!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 8.

RESISTANCE #5

Written by Mike Costa, art by CP Smith and Ramon Perez, cover by Smith.

The best-selling PlayStation 3 game franchise continues! Capelli and his team are overwhelmed and outgunned by the invading Chimera, but they hatch a desperate plan that might just even the odds if they can pull it off...assuming they don't all get killed in the process. The safety of the United States hangs in the balance!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 29.

WILDCATS #10

Written by Christos Gage, art by Neil Googe and Shawn Moll, cover by Googe.

Majestic's Hawaiian utopia is everything he advertised it to be and more! Yet there's something sinister just beneath the surface that the team can't pin down. Also, a former team member returns...but on whose side? And a backup brings back Team Seven!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #18

Written by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, art by Mike Bowden and Walden Wong, cover by Jon Buran and Tony Washington.

Garona brings Twilight's Hammer down on the peace summit at Theramore, further setting back relations between the Horde and the Alliance. But all is not as it seems as mysterious outside forces continue to hatch a plan of disruption. Could someone possibly be secretly aligned with the Scourge?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

THE X-FILES #6

Written by Doug Moench, art and cover by Brian Denham.

The latest Badlands disappearance is a local woman who may still be alive. While Scully pursues the presumed abductor and escaped serial killer known as "Dante," Mulder explores the Hollow Earth ­ an underground realm of caves and tunnels with no small resemblance to Hell. Will he find the missing woman? Or will Dante reach her first? And what happens if the demons Dante claims haunt him turn out to be real?

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on April 22.

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VERTIGO TITLES

AIR #8

Written by G. Willow Wilson, art and cover by M.K. Perker.

The fate of the most important artifact in history lies within Blythe's reach, and she must use her strange link to Zayn to retrieve it. Facing her most grueling challenge yet, Blythe struggles to reconcile her faith in Zayn with the shocking truth behind his history.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

BANG! TANGO #3

Written by Joe Kelly, art by Adrian Sibar and Rodney Ramos, cover by Howard Chaykin.

Life on the lam is dangerous enough business for a gun-happy hit man, but the temperature reaches a boiling point on the dance floor when he discovers what an ex-flame is packing under her skirt! The scorching new miniseries continues!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

DMZ #41

Written by Brian Wood, art by Nikki Cook, cover by John Paul Leon.

Having rejected the relative safety and stability of Parco Delgado's government enclave (as well as a relationship with Matty Roth), Zee ventures out into the wilds of the DMZ. What is she seeking? Peace of mind? A greater truth? Or does she see Parco for what he truly is and would rather be alone and drifting than a part of it?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

FABLES #83

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Joao Ruas.

Part 1 of "The Great Fables Crossover"! Thrill! To the adventures of your favorite Fables as they fight for their very existence in the greatest Fables epic yet! Shudder! To the danger as all of existence is about to be wiped out with the stroke of a pen!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 15.

HAUNTED TANK #5

Written by Frank Marraffino, art by Henry Flint, cover by Ted McKeever.

April 2003: The Haunted Tank rolls into Baghdad after only 21 days of conflict, and its crew looks forward to a quick rotation home. But as their ghostly compatriot knows all too well, in war, things aren't always how they first appear. And those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 1.

HELLBLAZER #254

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Goran Sudzuka and Rodney Ramos, cover by Lee Bermejo.

In a mad fever dream, John Constantine wonders why he's always cursed to fall for the wrong girl. And if you think that's a distraction, wait until you see what the London city fathers have unearthed in the developing Olympic Village!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

HELLBLAZER: ROOTS OF COINCIDENCE TP

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Leonardo Manco and Giuseppe Camuncoli, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Constantine must discover who has been manipulating recent events around him in this collection featuring Hellblazer #243-244 and #247-249. But first he must understand his own relationship to the web of synchronicity that binds his life. To do so, he will tap into a source of terrifying and blasphemous power, and what it reveals will change his life forever.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 13.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #12

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Lucca Rossi and Grazia Lobaccaro, cover by Esao Andrews.

Part 2 of "The Space Between"! Disappointed by everyone around her, Fig is unsure who to trust and is back at square one. Where do you go when there's nowhere to go? You go nowhere. Or you stop being you. Or you go to the Goblin Market with the things that go "HZZZZZZ." Featuring werewolves galore and the return of the House's first waitress, Rina, whose political convictions will blow your mind.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

INCOGNEGRO SC

Written by Mat Johnson, art by Warren Pleece, photo cover.

A fearless graphic novel that is both a page-turning mystery and a disturbing exploration of race and self-image in America. In the early 20th century, when lynchings were commonplace throughout the American South, a few courageous reporters from the North risked their lives to expose these atrocities. They were African-American men who, due to their light skin color, could pass for white. They called this dangerous assignment going "incognegro."

Zane Pinchback, a reporter for the New York-based New Holland Herald, is sent to investigate the arrest of his own brother, charged with the brutal murder of a white woman in Mississippi. With a lynch mob already swarming, Zane must stay "incognegro" long enough to uncover the truth behind the murder in order to save his brother -- and himself.

136 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on May 27.

JACK OF FABLES #33

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, art by Tony Akins and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Brian Bolland.

Part 2 of "The Great Fables Crossover"! This is the opening salvo in what will come to be known around the world as "The Great Fables Crossover" (except for that one issue of FABLES that comes out the previous week that actually starts it, but who gives a crap?). You know, everyone is always saying, "Hey, we want to see Jack get his ass kicked." And since this is a crossover, there could be all kinds of people who might be kicking Jack's ass. But it'll probably only involve the one person you're thinking would do something like that.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

THE LITERALS #1

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Mark Buckingham.

Part 3 of "The Great Fables Crossover"! If you're a reader of Jack of Fables, then you're familiar with The Literals ­ an extended family of characters who literally embody literary notions. It's also very possible that one of The Literals may have created all of the Fables plus the universe in which they reside, unbeknownst to our beloved Fables.

The full story on this enigmatic crew of characters begins here, the first in a 3-issue miniseries and Part 3 of "The Great Fables Crossover," an epic, 9-part tale spanning the pages of Fables and Jack of Fables. The story kicks off when Jack reveals the existence of The Literals to Fabletown, and things quickly get chaotic from there. Fables don't like the idea of having a living god who can wipe them out with the stroke of a pen, and have thus decided to get rid of The Literals. Will they succeed in erasing their creator from existence, or will he literally rub them out first?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

MADAME XANADU #10

Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley and Richard Friend.

The cold and omnipotent Phantom Stranger is the only man throughout all of time who vexes the mysterious Madame Xanadu. When the two timeless lovers meet in a final confrontation, the past, present and future will hang in the balance!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

PREACHER BOOK ONE HC

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Glenn Fabry.

Available for the first time in hardcover, preacher Jesse Custer begins his dark journey to find God, in this volume collecting Preacher #1-12, plus pinups from Preacher #50 and #66. After merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer has become completely disillusioned with the beliefs to which he had dedicated his entire life. Now possessing the power of "the word," an ability to make people do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country. Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy, Custer loses faith in both God and man as he witnesses dark atrocities and improbable calamities during his exploration of America. This new collected edition features an all-new introduction by series writer Garth Ennis.

352 pages, $34.99, in stores on June 24.

SCALPED #28

Written by Jason Aaron, art and cover by RM Guera.

In 1975, two federal agents were shot and killed on the Prairie Rose Indian Reservation. This issue, find out what really happened that day and who fired the fatal shots as we catch up with jailed militant Lawrence Belcourt and the lonely mystic known only as Catcher.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 22.

SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Cameron Stewart.

In Seaguy's cartoon future world, everyone is a Super Hero and no one dies. It's absolutely perfect...Or is it? In this follow-up to the cult 2004 miniseries, Seaguy resurfaces with a sinister new partner, a hatred of the sea and a rebel restlessness he can't explain. Why are Doc Hero and his ex-archenemy Silvan Niltoid, the Alien from Planet Earth, whispering strange equations? Why is Death so useless? And can that really be the ghost of Chubby Da Choona mumbling uncanny warnings and dire prophecies of ultimate catastrophe?

When the grotesque powers lurking behind the corporation known as Mickey Eye and the Happy Group attempt to erase Seaguy's entire existence, can he possibly get it together in time to save a world so far gone it can't even imagine the horror lying in wait? Find out here in Morrison's own personal reframing of the Super Hero concept for the 21st century.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 1.

TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 2: LUST FOR LIFE NEW EDITION TP

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos, cover by Robertson.

In this second volume of Transmetropolitan, which now has been reconfigured to collect issues #7-12, renegade journalist Spider Jerusalem targets three of society's most worshipped and warped pillars: politics, religion, and television. When Spider tries to shed light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing a group of hit men/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious talking police dog.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 20.

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #7

Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Dave Johnson.

A special stand-alone story: Locals believe the sub-Sahara bush that Moses now calls home to be haunted by the world's darker inclinations. But Is Moses preparing for a standoff with that evil... or is he the spirit itself?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 29.

YOUNG LIARS #14

Written by David Lapham, art and cover by Lapham.

Things take a turn for the worse for Annie X as her dream surgery goes horribly wrong. Now everything from her blossoming modeling career to her insatiable affair with Danny has gone down the tubes. See the flipside of the idyllic little town called Browning, and learn just how far Annie will have to sink to find salvation.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 8.

UNCLE SAM DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross, art and cover by Ross.

Alex Ross illustrates a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America as seen through the eyes of a homeless man who may be the living spirit of America in this new hardcover edition of a Vertigo classic. With dynamic painted art by Alex Ross, Uncle Same is the story of a star-spangled vagrant clad in red, white and blue, guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories. Absorbed by history-traveling visions of America's dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America's checkered past.

128 pages, $19.99, in stores on June 10.

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BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #4

Written by Matt Wayne, art by Andy Suriano and Dan Davis, cover by Scott Jeralds.

Batman knows one must study the past in order to solve the problems of the future, but he never expected to literally be part of history! Now, thanks to the Time Lord known as Rip Hunter, Batman and Aquaman might never return to the present!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 22.

BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #5

Written by Mike Kunkel Art and cover by Mike Kunkel Strange things are happening, and Captain Marvel is pretty sure it has something to do with a certain crazy doctor! With the help of two sentient cockroaches, Dr. Sivana has recently escaped from Fawcett City Penitentiary and set out to take over the world. Using the one skill he has -- being a mad scientist -- Sivana creates a robotic mayhem on the city of Fawcett. But he needs more power, and it would appear that his archenemies Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel might be just what the doctor ordered.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores n April 29.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #36

Written by by John Rozum, Tom Warburton and Jim Alexander, art by Will Sweeney, Jay Stephens, Maurice Fontenot and Ethen Beavers, cover by Jay Stephens.

In a new Secret Saturdays story, Komodo is captured by Argost! Plus, Cryptipedia entries from the world of the Secret Saturdays, Samurai Jack shops for a way home, and the Kids Next Door face the masters of disguise!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 8.

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #56

Written by Tim Cahill, Julie Cahill, Amy Rogers and Robbie Busch, art by Andy Suriano, Robert Pope and Christopher Cook, cover by Suriano.

The creators of My Gym Partner's a Monkey pen a new story in which Jake's art makes him famous! Plus, the gang at Foster's Home tries to teach Wilt some new tricks, and Billy and Mandy mess with Father Time!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 29.

LOONEY TUNES #173

Written by Jesse Leon McCann and various, art by Omar Aranda, Alberto Saichann, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Scott Gross.

In an adventure that could only be described as "Rumble in a...Puddle," it's Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote like you've never seen them before -- in a good old-fashioned snow fight!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 1.

SCOOBY-DOO #143

Written by Robbie Busch and John Rozum, art by Scott Neely and Scott Gross, cover by Neely.

The White House has an unexpected guest! The Scooby Gang will have to find the secret behind the Wicked Witch of the West Wing before the government gets scared silly!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 8.

SUPER FRIENDS #14

Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Scott Shaw and Terry Beatty, cover by J. Bone.

When the alien Kanjar Ro invades Earth, he freezes all humans so that they won't mess with him ­ including the Super Friends! What he doesn't know is that he's about to face resistance from their super best friends ­ the Super Pets!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 15.

SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE EIGHTH GRADE #5

Written by Landry Q. Walker, art and cover by Eric Jones.

It's graduation day, and things couldn't be more complicated! The whole gang is here, and the cosmic craziness is about to get way out of hand!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 1.

TINY TITANS #15

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Baltazar.

Our magical friend Zatara visits the Titans' Treehouse and brings some new fuzzy friends to meet the gang. And it's Rose's turn to babysit the Terror Titans when a group activity yields fiery results.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on April 22.

TINY TITANS: ADVENTURES IN AWESOMENESS TP

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Art Baltazar.

Check in on the young, adorable heroes of Sidekick Elementary as they head into space, get their report cards, transform into monkeys, fall in love and more! Collecting issues #7-12 of the monthly comic.

144 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 20.

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CMX TITLES

KING OF DEBRIS VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Yusuke Aso.

Citro's an all-too-human android boy who lives with his "grandfather," an old mechanic, and Corona, the mechanic's granddaughter. When warring factions battle it out at his home, a powerful device implants itself in Citro, making him both more powerful and the target of evil forces. Tragedy propels Citro and Corona on a quest, accompanied by their new ally Tera, the broomstick- flying, techno-witch.

162 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 13.

THE LAPIS LAZULI CROWN VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Natsuna Kawase.

Everyone in young Miel's family has magical powers, but she's not really interested in developing hers. Miel wants to live a more normal life, much to her older sister's disapproval. But when she encounters a boy who needs some help -- and who happens to resemble the handsome and beloved young prince of the realm -- Miel may just have found the motivation she needs to develop her own special gifts.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 20.

FIRE INVESTIGATOR NANASE VOL. 2

Written by Izo Hashimoto, art by Tomoshige Ichikawa.

Nanase continues to investigate the death of Fire Chief Tsuruga, convinced that it was no accident. Meanwhile, someone is out to stop her by any means necessary. When she's attacked at home, the only one who can help her may be "Firebug," the mysterious arsonist. Then when the son of Nanase's supervisor becomes the primary suspect in a fatal fire, she sets out to prove he's not guilty.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 6.

THE NAME OF THE FLOWER VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Ken Saito.

Chouko is now a freshman in college and busy with school activities. Kei tries to distance himself from her by throwing himself into his latest work. Despite these obstacles, they do eventually find themselves drawn back to each other, and their mutual affection grows stronger. But things may be complicated by an excursion Kei takes with a female friend from his past.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 20.

KING OF CARDS VOL. 7

Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno.

Is it possible that Manami's coveted Sahgan card is actually a fake? That's what a competitor claims...and he's got a Sahgan card of his own! The only person who knows the truth is Araki, the boy who looks like Sahgan and who claims he's through with cards forever! She's still all mixed up about the guy and can't decide whether she hates him or has a crush on him.

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 27.

SWAN VOL. 14

Written by illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi.

The classically trained Masumi continues to struggle with modern dance. The frustrated choreographer just may replace her with a more experienced dancer. But Leonhardt only wants to work with Masumi. Will Leonhardt's arrogance end both his and Masumi's dancing days before they've even begun?

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 13.

TERU TERU X SHONEN VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Shigeru Takao.

It seems misfortune surrounds Sasuke wherever he goes, which is precisely why Shinobu's family has blacklisted this troublemaker and his brother Nozomi. Despite strict instructions not to see Sasuke, Shinobu­accompanied by her ever-loyal ninja protector Saizo­runs away to do just that. But when they instead fall prey to a trap set by kidnappers, will Saizo be able to save his lifelong friend?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 27.

TWO FLOWERS FOR THE DRAGON VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa.

Long buried memories begin to resurface for Lucien, and it appears that his motivation for first wanting to marry Shakuya may not have been so pure. A surprise kiss between the two leads to a lengthening in the "Kuwan tattoo" on the princess' arm. And Shakuya's closest handmaid, Lupina, is about to get mixed up with a dangerous guy who may have played a role in Lucien's disappearance.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on May 6.




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