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MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009

DC COMICS FOR JANUARY

DCU EVENT TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #50

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, variant cover by Jim Lee, sketch variant by Mahnke.

Blackest Night spreads with an oversized anniversary issue! Surrounded by friends and enemies, Hal Jordan goes into battle with a being he will never defeat ­ the Black Lantern Spectre! Can Saint Walker, Sinestro and the others put a stop to this bizarre Spectre rebirth?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #44

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman, variant cover by Greg Horn.

Witness the fury of Guy Gardner ­ Red Lantern! But what horrible attack on the Corps would fuel Guy's rage? And how can anyone save him from the grip of the crimson fury?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 16.

BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #2

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Scott Kolins, variant cover by Francis Manapul.

The Flashes find themselves more tangled into Nekron's ultimate plan than they could ever have imagined. Meanwhile, it's a well-known fact that Captain Cold hates running. But when the Rogues of the past rise to claim those that still survive, he has no choice!

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

BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #2

Written by James Robinson, art by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose, cover by Barrows and Nei Ruffino, variant cover by Gene Ha.

Blackest Night continues! Black Lantern Lois Lane tracks down her undead husband, but their reunion could mean Power Girl's funeral!

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

BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #2

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Nicola Scott, cover by Greg Horn, variant cover by Ryan Sook.

Following closely the events of Blackest Night, Diana faces her greatest challenge. Death has always walked with her, but who will guide her into the light -- her mother, her sister or her lover? A mind-blowing tie-in as Wonder Woman's life changes forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 2.

THE ATOM & HAWKMAN #46

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ryan Sook.

The Atom has been in the center of the Blackest Night storm since day one. But now that storm becomes more personal than he could ever have imagined when he is hunted by not only the Black Lanterns Hawkman and Hawkgirl, but Black Lanterns Khufu and Chay-Ara! A meltdown in another of this monthıs one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

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

CATWOMAN #83

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Julian Lopez and Bit, cover by Guillem March.

As if the chaos and mayhem of Gotham City's blackout wasn't enough, Catwoman faces a dead villain that she was responsible for killing -- the original Black Mask! Will this attack against the body and soul of Selina Kyle prove to be too much for the feline femme fatale? And can she come to grips with killing (again) a possibly unkillable foe? Find out in another of this monthıs one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

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

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #42

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes.

Spotlighting the DC Universeıs magic-based characters! The Phantom Stranger, with Blue Devil at his side, battles the Black Lantern Spectre with little hope of success. Meanwhile, Black Lantern Deadman delves into the Phantom Stranger, compelled to learn the mysterious heroıs true origins. But what dangers will arise if the Phantom Stranger's enigmatic past is revealed? Find out in another of this monthıs one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

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

THE POWER OF SHAZAM #48

Written by Eric Wallace, art by Don Kramer and Michael Babinski, cover by Tom Feister.

Blackest Night infects the Black Adam family when Osiris returns from the dead as a Black Lantern to terrorize young Billy and Mary Batson! Now powerless after the wizard Shazam deemed them unworthy in Justice Society of Amemrica #25, can the Batsons even count on the aid of Freddy Freeman, the new Captain Marvel? Find out in another of this monthıs one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

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

THE QUESTION #37

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Cully Hamner.

A Blackest Night tie-in! Rucka joins original The Question series artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for the return of Vic Sage! The Black Lantern rings have made their way to earth and disturbed the grave of the original Question. Now, the faceless man returns as Black Lantern Vic Sage targets his former protege -- and current replacement -- Renee Montoya. It's the Question vs. the Black Lantern Question vs. Lady Shiva in the ultimate throw-down!

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

STARMAN #81

Written by James Robinson, art by Fernando Dagnino and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Tony Harris.

Robinson revives his beloved Starman series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope OıDare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just donıt dare call him a Super Hero.

As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isnıt easy -- is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another of this monthıs one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

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

WEIRD WESTERN TALES #71

Written by Dan DiDio, art by Renato Arlem, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

The gun-slinging action continues here in an issue written by DCU Executive Editor Dan DiDio! Western heroes Jonah Hex, Bat Lash, Scalphunter and Firehair rise from the dead as Black Lanterns. But will they save the west -- or ruin it? Find out in another of this monthıs one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles!

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

SUICIDE SQUAD #67

Written by John Ostrander and Gail Simone, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi.

Original Suicide Squad writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect The Suicide Squad as they take on Blackest Night and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and heıs targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot ­ the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is) ­ and this Wall hits back! Continuing this monthıs one-issue revival of classic DC Universe titles, this epic story carries into Januaryıs Secret Six #17!

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

SECRET SIX #17

Written by John Ostrander and Gail Simone, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi.

John Ostrander and Gail Simone continue their epic team-up that begins in Suicide Squad #67! Suicide Squad has taken capture of Deadshot, forcing him to rejoin their ranks. But the Secret Six doesnıt see that happening any time soon!

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



BATMAN TITLES

AZRAEL #4

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Ramon Bachs and John Stanisci, cover by Francesco Mattina.

Guest-starring Batman! A murder weapon that could shatter Michael Lane's life. Azrael's sword of justice turned against the woman he loves. A Dark Knight forced to protect a murderer. If the truth is a lie, what do Batman and Azrael do when justice demands a killer go unpunished?

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

BATGIRL #6

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott, cover by Phil Noto.

In ³Core Requirements² part 2, Stephanie Brown finds herself teamed up with Damian Wayne! The new Batgirl and the new Robin must enter an area of Gotham City known to Gothamites as Devilıs Square, but to the residents, itıs called ³Thunderdome²! Their mission: to save innocent civilians from being used in a real-life game of life and death!

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

BATMAN #695

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

The unthinkable happens when Batman and the Penguin join forces to thwart the mass murder and mayhem of their common foe, the Black Mask. Plus, Batman confronts an adversary from days past who has a score to settle with The Dark Knight.

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

BATMAN AND ROBIN #7

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Cameron Stewart, cover by Frank Quitely, variant cover by Stewart.

Knight, Squire and Batwoman guest-star alongside The Dynamic Duo in ³Blackest Knight,² a 3-part story illustrated by Stewart. Readers who enjoyed Batman R.I.P. and Final Crisis wonıt want to miss this captivating new storyline packed with additional clues on the Domino Killer and the details surrounding the ³death² of Bruce Wayne!

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

DETECTIVE COMICS #861

Written by Greg Rucka, art by J.H. Williams III, co-feature art by Cully Hamner, cover by Williams.

BIt's double the detectives with Batman and Batwoman in for part one of ³Cutter²! Batwoman investigates a string of grisly attacks that have left the victims mutilated, or, worse, dead. But what does this case have to do with the kidnapping of a socialite from ten years ago, and what evidence can The Dark Knight himself bring to light on this macabre mystery?

And in the co-feature, the Huntress and The Question find themselves in over their heads as a gunrunning case leads them to the business end of a double-barrel shotgun!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #8

Written by Paul Dini, co-feature written by Marc Andreyko, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, co-feature art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Nguyen.

The rash of child abductions requires decisive action, so Robin goes undercover to learn more about the missing kids. But what can he do when he winds up a prisoner in Zsasz's slaughterhouse? Can even a highly trained warrior escape from the frighteningly evil clutches of Zsasz?

And in the Manhunter co-feature, Kate has to deal with the results of her recent encounter with Two-Face. But is prepared to uncover the mystery surrounding the former D.A.ıs death? And can she even trust Two-Faceıs word?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 20.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #8

Written by Paul Dini, art and cover by Guillem March.

The Sirensı dangerous alliance with The Riddler continues! Theyıre willing to do anything to uncover the truth and protect themselves, but who is the mysterious villain targeting them all for death?

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

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #40

Written by Sam Kieth, art and cover by Kieth.

Thereıs a new killer prowling Gotham City preying on the homeless. Batman has his suspicions, but is his normally rational mind playing tricks on him? When The Caped Crusader finally meets his suspect face-to-face, he finds that the creature knows much more than he should. Prepare for a stunning 4-part storyline!

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

RED ROBIN #8

Written by Christopher Yost, art by Marcus To and DRay McCarthy, cover by To.

Red Robin versus the Council of Spiders deep in the heart of the League of Assassins' headquarters. It's seven on one, with Red Robin facing some of the deadliest killers on the planet. Even if he can get out alive, can Tim Drake get out clean? Or has Ra's al Ghul's influence corrupted him? There's a line Batman and Robin swore they'd never cross...but to save Tam Fox's life, Red Robin may have to perform deeds heıs never dared. Plus, Ra's al Ghul's master plan starts to reveal itself.

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

OUTSIDERS #26

Written by Dan DiDio, art by Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion and a cover by Tan.

After the horrifying events of Blackest Night, Katana and Black Lightning are dispatched to deal with a terrifying disturbance on the open seas. Meanwhile, Geo-Force is recalled to Markovia to handle affairs of state. But when Prince Brion makes a deal with a certain Kryptonian to join the team, the Outsiders find themselves cast as enemies in the eyes of the world!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 20.



SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #885

Written by Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann, co-feature written by James Robinson and Rucka, art by Pere Perez, co-feature art and cover by Cafu.

With a new lease on life, Nightwing and Flamebird return to Metropolis determined to hunt down one of General Zodıs few remaining sleeper agents. Continued in Superman #696!

And in the co-feature, Captain Atom is back on Earth, but his struggle to break his ties with Mirabai and Project 7734 arenıt over yet. Guest-starring Metropolisıs own super-powered protector, Mon-El! And check out the connecting cover art on these two issues!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.

ADVENTURE COMICS #6

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Jerry Ordway.

Johns and Manapul say goodbye (for now) to Superboy with a spectacular 30-page issue! Ever since Superboy returned from the grave, he has been obsessed with Lex Luthor, believing that there must be some good in the master villain somewhere. So for Luthor, itıs time to put up or shut up. With Superman off planet, itıs time to do some good for the planet earth. Superboy is willing to do what it takes to make Lexıs dreams come true, but what Superboy will discover is that one manıs dreams, are another manıs nightmares.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.

SUPERMAN #696

Written by James Robinson, art by Bernard Chang, cover by CAFU.

³Man of Valor² Part 3! Picking up plot threads from Action Comics #885, the Guardian, Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of General Zodıs Metropolis sleeper agent. But just as theyıre about to uncover who the sleeper is, tragedy strikes, which leads to a completely different revelation. Seeds for this issueıs surprising twist were planted all the way back in James Robinsonıs first issue.

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

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #68

Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes.

Itıs the start of a new arc pitting the Worldıs Greatest Detective and The Man of Steel against a shape-shifting villain! But why is this new baddie continuing a thousand-year-old war against Krypton?

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

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #11

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

Mystery in Space² Part 2! As the murder mystery on New Krypton deepens, Superman and Adam Strangeıs investigation leads them to uncover a conspiracy involving all five Kryptonian guilds that threatens to devastate the entire planet. This chain of events will touch everyone -- Alura, Zod, even General Lane ­ and will lead directly into next monthıs explosive finale!

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

SUPERGIRL #49

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Matt Camp, cover by Joshua Middleton.

This is it! The moment you've all been waiting for, as Supergirl takes on-- >kkkzzzt<

This ³WE INTERRUPT FOR A DAILY PLANET BREAKING NEWS BRIEF: Lana Lang, Business Editor of The Daily Planet, passed away this morning from undisclosed causes. She is survived by her ex-husband, former President of the United States Pete Ross, their son, Clark, and her niece, Linda. More on this story as it develops.²

This >fzzt< --story you won't want to miss!

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

WORLD'S FINEST #4

Written by Sterling Gates, art and covers by Phil Noto.

The Toyman and Mr. Freeze activate the ultimate weapon -- the new and improved Composite Superman/Batman robot -- in an attempt to destroy all Kryptonians. This looks like a job for the Worldıs Finest, as Superman returns from New Krypton to team up with Dick Grayson Batman to stop the rampaging robot once and for all!

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



DCU TITLES

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #31

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Jesus Saiz.

Comicsı greatest archrivalry: The Joker andŠThe Atom? The smallest hero in the DC Universe gets into the head of the biggest menace in all of Gotham City!

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

BOOSTER GOLD #28

Written by Dan Jurgens, co-feature written by Matthew Sturges, art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, co-feature art by Mike Norton and Rapmund, cover by Jurgens and Rapmund.

After the shocking events of Blackest Night, Booster Gold finds himself lost in time! And in the co-feature, Jaime Reyes at last comes to terms with the scarabıs murderous side -- and Blue Beetle will never be the same!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.

DOOM PATROL #6

Written by Keith Giffen, co-feature written by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Justiniano and Livesay, co-feature art by Kevin Maguire.

This month, we spotlight Negative Man, whoıs going to knit the history of The Doom Patrol into one cohesive whole. Cohesive to him, anyway.

Plus, The Metal Men find another gag that those three old geezers doing the feature can run into the ground.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.6.

THE GREAT TEN #3

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

A mild-mannered schoolteacher by day, the super-functionary known as Thundermind appears in times of need to defend China against evil and injustice. But when Thundermind joins the Great Ten in their battle against the Old Chinese Gods, he learns the startling secret that the Old Chinese Gods have been hiding ­ a secret so massive it could destroy all of China!

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

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #28

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Renato Guedes, Jose Wilson Magalhaes, Mike Norton and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Ladronn.

Cupidıs mysterious and menacing past is revealed at last ­ and her ties to the militaristic Cobalt are exposed, thanks to Black Canaryıs efforts! And in the co-feature, when Cupid's true identity is revealed, she wreaks a horrible vengeance upon Police Lieutenant Hilton.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.

JONAH HEX #51

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Dick Giordano.

Hex arrives in a town grieving from a recent murder. But whoıs responsible, and why? Sex and money are at the top of Hexıs motive list, but the identity of the culprit shocks even him. Itıs blood, backstabbing and booze in another installment of Jonah Hex featuring art by Giordano.

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41

Written by James Robinson, art and cover by Mark Bagley and Rob Hunter.

Be here for the start of a new Justice League era! The JLA have been getting a pounding in the last couple of months, but no more! The team regroups with a new roster that will transcend time and space! Make way for the Worldıs Greatest Heroes -- Batman, Green Lantern, the Atom, Green Arrow, Donna Troy, the Guardian, Cyborg, Mon-El, Starfire, Dr. Light and, yes, Congorilla!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 20.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #6

Written by James Robinson, art and cover by Mauro Cascioli.

After a shocking loss, Prometheus reveals an even greater threat to the team than they thought possible! How will this new crisis change the face of the DC Universe? Find out in the penultimate chapter of this groundbreaking mini-series event!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #35

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Travis Moore and Dan Green, cover by Jesus Merino.

Itıs all-out war as the leaner, meaner Justice Society of America confront another intruder in their midst! But this time itıs bad news for their enemy, as heıs facing a team that has learned from its past mistakes! The new incarnation of the Justice Society is more together than ever!

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

JSA ALL-STARS #2

Written by Matthew Sturges, co-feature written by Jen Van Meter, art and cover by Freddie Williams II; co-feature art by Travis Moore and Dan Green.

In ³Constellations,² part 1, The All-Stars have survived their first major battle, but in the aftermath, one team member is missing without a trace. The mysterious Strike Force has that member captive, but thereıs someone else who wants the missing All-Star even worse than Strike Force does. Plus, the rift between Power Girl and Magog widens.

And in the first chapter of a new co-feature, Liberty Belle and Hourman embark on a worldwide hunt for a mysterious book ­ and the killer who may be after the secrets held within it! Icicle and Tigress arenıt responsible for the murder, but they just might hold some keys to solving the mystery!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 6.

MAGOG #5

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Howard Porter and John Dell, cover by Glenn Fabry.

You canıt go home againŠat least Magog shouldnıt! Especially to Albion ­ a place he didnıt even know was his home. But motherıs calling, and just when heıs about to blow Havenıs cover sky-high!

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

THE MIGHTY #12

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

Itıs Gabriel Cole vs. Alpha One at last! Itıs a battle between one man and the most powerful being on EarthŠ but itıll be a lot more brutal than either expected, and Alpha Oneıs labyrinthine headquarters holds one more surprise! The epic tale of The Mighty concludes here!

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

POWER GIRL #8

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Amanda Conner.

Vartox has already taken out Dr. Mid-Nite to win Power Girlıs hand in marriage, and now heıs made Power Girl mad! And thatıs the last thing you wanna do...

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

R.E.B.E.L.S. #12

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.

In the aftermath of their Blackest Night the Conqueror. It's a job that requires three dangerous missions led by Dox, Captain Comet and Adam Strange, who will face loss, treachery and the overwhelming might of Starro's conquering horde.

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

RED TORNADO #5

Written by Kevin VanHook, art by Jose Luis and J.P. Mayer, cover Joe Prado.

After things heated up in a firefight with the Red Tornado and Red Torpedo, Red Volcano has gone solo, abandoning his "little brother," the Red Inferno. Now, Red Volcano wants to meet the rest of his extended family ­ namely Red Tornado's human wife and daughter! Kathy Sutton and Traya find themselves exposed to the elements.But will the hazardous weather be too much for them to handle?

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

THE SHIELD #5

Written by Eric Trautmann, co-feature written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Marco Rudy and Mick Gray, co-feature art by Greg Scott, cover by Sami Basri.

The Shield continues his search through the Brazilian jungles for the Nazi tech he encountered with the Great Ten. But another hero is on the hunt ­ the Jaguar!

Plus, Inferno is about to confront the mysterious man behind the attacks on Frank Verrano, but he'll have to go through the Comet!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.

TEEN TITANS #79

Written by Felicia D. Henderson, co-feature written by Sean McKeever, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, co-feature art by Yildiray Cinar and Júlio Ferreira, cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson.

Now that heıs had time to acclimate to normal life since the Terror Titans mini-series, Static makes the choice to go home and tell his family that heıs alive. And heıs bringing his Teen Titans teammates with him. Letıs hope they can survive the rough streets of Dakota! Plus: RavagerŠslave girl

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

TITANS #21

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Angel Unzueta and Wayne Faucher, cover by Unzueta.

In part 1 of the 2-part "Fractured," with Dick back in Gotham City and Gar and Raven returning to the West Coast, the Titans find themselves in crisis. As the team continues to fall apart, the remaining members struggle to put the pieces back together. But the future of the Titans might be out of their control altogether.

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

THE WARLORD #10

Written, art and cover by Mike Grell.

Swords, sorcery and videotape! Stranded filmmaker Ewan McBane has started crafting a documentary about the fantastic inhabitants of Skartaris ­ but the greatest evil the land has ever known might interrupt the film before the final reel! The Dark Lord (Warlrd fans, you know who!) is backŠbut is he the man he once was?

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

THE WEB #5

Written by Marc Guggenheim, co-feature written by John Rozum, art by Roger Robinson and Hilary Barta, co-feature art by Tom Derenick and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

Guggenheim jumps aboard to ask The Web how heıd handle the situation if a villain needed his help. Earth's jerkiest hero continues to write his own rules as he plays the crime-fighting game!Plus, the Hangman learns the reach of Dead Man Legendre is widening as the immortal hero encounters the evil Jackal!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

WONDER WOMAN #40

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

Wonder Woman faces The Crows! Five mysterious young men with a dark and terrible secret have arrived on Paradise Island with one mission: To kill Wonder Woman!

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

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DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS

BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 9 TP

Written by Don Cameron, Bill Finger and others, art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others, cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson.

The series collecting every Batman tale in chronological order continues with this new volume of stories from the 1940s. Pulled from Batman #16-17, Detective Comics #75-77 and World's Finest Comics #10, this volume features The Penguin and The Joker, plus a visit to The Crime Clinic.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

BATMAN: KING TUTıS TOMB TP

Written by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, Gerry Conway and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Jose Luís García-López, Kevin Nowlan and others, cover by Jose Luís García-López and Kevin Nowlan.

TV villain King Tut makes his comics debut in this title collecting Batman Confidential #26-28, plus stories from The Brave and the Bold #164 and 171 and Batman #353.

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

ALL-STAR SUPERMAN VOL. 2 TP

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Frank Quitely.

Now in trade paperback! In this follow-up to the award-winning All-Star Superman Vol. 1, the Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his imperfect duplicate, and the new Zibaro, also from the Bizarro planet. Plus, more exciting adventures that take Superman across the universe and back in these tales from All-Star Superman #7-12.

160 pages, $12.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: MILESTONE TP

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, John Rozum, Kurt Busiek, Matt Wayne and Adam Beechen, art by Denys Cowan, Howard Porter and others, cover by Howard Porter.

Donıt miss the first meeting of Static and Black Lightning, Blue Beetle and Hardware, The Spectre and Xombi and more titanic team-ups from The Brave and the Bold #24-26, plus stories from Hardware #16, Static #12 and Xombi #6.

160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

HITMAN VOL. 2: 10,000 BULLETS TP NEW PRINTING

Written by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea, Carlos Ezquerra and Steve Pugh, cover by McCrea.

Tommy Monaghanıs adventures as a Gotham City-based hitman for hire continue. In Hitman: 10,000 Bullets, now back in print and featuring issues #4-8 and Hitman Annual #1, a vindictive mob boss from Tommyıs past puts a contract out on him. With friends caught in the crossfire, Tommy must find a way to exact revenge on the mafia head.

176 pages, $17.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

DC UNIVERSE: ORIGINS TP

Written by Mark Waid, Scott Beatty and Len Wein, art by various, cover by Alex Ross,

Collecting the origins of over fifty characters from Animal Man to Zatanna, including Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker and many more, from DCıs hit weekly series 52 and Countdown to Final Crisis as well as several first seen online, featuring the work of some of comicsı top talents!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA SPECIAL #1

Written by Brad Meltzer, Mark Waid and Brian Azzarello, art by Ed Benes, Ivan Reis, Andy Kubert, Adam Hughes, Jim Lee and others, cover by Benes.

Previously offered as part of DC Directıs Justice League of America Action Figure Box Set, this special collects Justice League of America #1 and origin stories from 52 #12, 22, 46 and 51 and Absolute Superman: For Tomorrow.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Jan. 20.

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE TP

Written by Joe Casey, art by ChrisCross, Eduardo Pansica, Rob Stull and others, cover by Stanley ³Artgerm² Lau.

Japan's Super Young Team just wants to be seen as heroes by their adoring public in this title collecting the 6-issue miniseries. Unfortunately, their part in Final Crisis went unnoticed, and they've been reduced to performing at public appearances and on TV. Now, intense media scrutiny and a deadly threat complicates the motives of the team.

144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: RUN! TP

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Freddie E. Williams II, cover by KAKO.

The Human Flame is a dead man. The heroes of the DC Universe have targeted him as the lowlife who caught the murder of the Martian Manhunter on his cell phone. On top of that, the villains want to kill him for selling them out to Libra. His only chance is to run! Collecting the 6-issue mini-series.

144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

GREEN LANTERN: SECRET ORIGIN TP

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

Witness the beginning of the career of the greatest Green Lantern of all as the secret origin of Hal Jordan is revealed in this title, available for the first time in trade paperback featuring Green Lantern #29-35. Discover how and why Hal received the power ring that changed his life forever. Uncover the mystery of the death of his predecessor, Abin Sur, and find out why Jordanıs mentor, Sinestro, became obsessed with the prophecy of the apocalyptic end of the universe known as ³The Blackest Night.²

176 pages, $14.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON VOL. 3 HC

Written by James Robinson, Greg Rucka, Richard Donner and Geoff Johns, art by Pete Woods, Rags Morales and Mark Farmer, cover by Eddy Barrows.

Supermanıs past collides with his present as thousands of Kryptonians create a new society on a new world! Following the ³New Krypton² event, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity's future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman's greatest challenge yet. Now The Man of Tomorrow has decided to live with his newfound people on a brand-new world. But can he keep peace between Earth and this New Krypton? Not if General Zod has anything to say about it, in this new hardcover collecting Superman: World of New Krypton #1-5 and Action Comics Annual #10.

144 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 10.

THE NEWSBOY LEGION by JOE SIMON AND JACK KIRBY VOL. 1 HC

Written by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, art by Simon, Kirby and others, cover by Simon and Kirby.

Originally featured in star spangled comics #7-32 (1942-1944), The Newsboy Legion stars a group of scrappy boys who fight crime in their home of Suicide Slum. Watched over by adult hero The Guardian, The Newsboy Legion battles crime through their own newspaper, taking on crooked politicians, slum lords, fifth column agents and much more.

360 pages, $49.99, in stores on March 24.

KOBRA: RESURRECTION TP

Written by Martin Pasko, Jack Kirby, Greg Rucka, Eric Trautmann and Ivan Brandon Art by Mike Nasser, Jack Kirby, Joe Bennett, Julian Lopez and others Cover by Andrew Robinson

This graphic novel features the secret origin of Kobra, the epic tale of their battle with Checkmate, the original Kobra tale with art by Jack Kirby and more. Collected from Kobra #1, DC Special Series #1, Checkmate #23-25 and Kobra: Faces of Evil #1.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SECRETS OF SINISTER HOUSE TP

Written by various, art by various, cover by Nick Cardy.

DCıs classic gothic horror/romance from 1971-1974 is collected for the first time in this value-priced collection. This moody, atmospheric volume collects The Sinister House of Secret Love #1-4 and The Secrets of Sinister House #5-18.

496 pages, black and white, $17.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC

Written by William Moulton Marston and others, art and cover by Harry G. Peter.

In these fantastic tales from Sensation Comics #41-48 and Wonder Woman #13-15, Princess Diana explores the mystery of ³The Icebound Maiden,² meets a colony of modern-day leprechauns ³In Shamrock Land,² and battles The Tigeapes of Neptunia, The Octopus Plant, The Lawbreakers League and more.

232 pages, $59.99, in stores on June 30.

SUPERMAN: NIGHTWING AND FLAMEBIRD VOL. 1 HC

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Eddy Barrows, Pere Pérez, Ruy José, Diego Olmos, Júlio Ferreira and others, cover by Andrew Robinson.

In Supermanıs absence, two new heroes arrive on Earth from out of Kryptonian lore in this new hardcover collecting Action Comics #875-879 and Action Comics Annua #12!

Following the startling events of ³New Krypton,² Earth finds itself without Superman! And this world without a Superman is a very dangerous place indeed. The only thing standing between the good (and the not-so-good) citizens of Earth and the shadow of doom are the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird. But who are these two heroes who have taken their names from legends of Kryptonıs past?

168 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 17.



WILDSTORM TITLES

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 4 #1

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

Royal Williams and his brother Charles are hot on the heels of their parents' killer, but their mission is igniting a fire that may incinerate more than they could ever imagine! It's the mid-ı80s in Astro City, and not everyone's going to survive. Featuring the Green Man, the Silver Agent, Mirage, Hellhound, the Pistons of Engine, the Crazy Eights and more in the next arc of the Astro City series!

32 pages $3.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

THE AUTHORITY #18

Written by Marc Bernadin and Adam Freeman, art by Al Barrionuevo, cover by George Pérez.

A new chapter in The Authority begins as a bolt from the deepest reaches of space gives the Carrier a new lease on life. Now the heroes of the WildStorm Universe must decide whether they should abandon the seemingly hopeless Earth or stay behind and fight for its survival. Featuring a cover by George Perez that links with the cover of Januaryıs Wildcats #19 to form one blockbuster image sporting the big guns of the WildStorm Universe!

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

THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #5

Written by Grant Morrison and Keith Giffen, art by Jonathan Wayshak, cover by Gene Ha.

The Carrier is trapped in The Bleed between realities, too low on power to make it any further. And it turns out theyıre not alone. There are...things in The Bleed. Hungry things that see the Carrier as a tasty meal.

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

THE AUTHORITY: RULE BRITTANIA TP

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Simon Coleby, Drew Johnson, Mike Miller and others, cover by Coleby.

The super-team created to protect Earth from threats of a global scale struggle to carry on after they fail in their mission. In this collection featuring issues #8­16 of their monthly series, find out what The Authority must do after their world is destroyed.

208 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 24.

DANTE'S INFERNO #2

Written by Christos Gage, art and cover by Diego Latorre.

Beatrice, Danteıs beloved, has been kidnapped and stolen away into the depths of Hell! Now, Dante must descend to rescue her before Lucifer carries out his plan to make Beatrice his wife -- the all-new Queen of the Damned! Based on the anticipated EA videogame!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.

FREE REALMS #5

Written by J.S. Lewis, art by Oliver Nome, cover by Jon Buran.

Darkthorne reveals a dangerous secret that could threaten the stability of the Free Realms universe. She claims that Queen Valerian's trusted advisor is actually a spy sent to not only poison the queen, but to usher in a new evil like their world has never known. The unlikely allies must join forces to save the realm!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 20.

PLANETARY VOL. 4 HC

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by John Cassaday.

The final hardcover collection of Planetary. Collecting issues #19-27 of this unique series, Volume 4 features the final battles waged by Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner and The Drummer against the mysterious Four along with the surprise return of a key player no one could have foreseen!

224 pages, $24.99, in stores on March 3.

RED HERRING #6

Written by David Tischman, art by Philip Bond and David Hahn, cover by Bond.

Five issues ago, he tried to kill the MacGuffin. Now, Cademon Hoyle has a gun to Maggie's head, and she's trapped with Red Herring inside the Capricorn Group vault. If you read only one issue of a six-issue miniseries this month, it really should be this one.

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

RESIDENT EVIL #4

Written by Rick Sanchez, art by Jheremy Raapack and Ed Benes, cover by Kevin Sharpe.

Neuermann Giesel is the cat's meow of Ubelandia's 20-something party scene. So itıs only natural that BSAA Agents Gere and Sugarman wonder why heıs chosen to hang at the remote jungle compound of Fritz Giesel ­ the CEO of Giesel Industries ­ instead of at a trendy club. And a tour of the compound turns deadly as the two agents are caught in Neuermann's idea of a T-Virus play date. Plus artist Benes' 2-page origin story of Agent Mina Gere!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 13.

RESISTANCE TP

Written by Mike Costa, art by Ramon Perez, CP Smith, Kody Chamberlain and John Paul Leon, cover by Smith.

Collecting Resistance #0-6, this new book is the first-ever graphic novel based on the best-selling Sony PlayStation 3 game! Writer Mike Costa (G.I. Joe: Cobra) and artist Ramón Pérez spin an integral tale tied to the video game story and explore this complex universe! In this volume, Nathan Hale leads a desperate fight against the extraterrestrial Chimera as the invasion of America begins!

160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

STARCRAFT #8

Written by Simon Furman, art by Mike Miller, cover by Carlos D'Anda.

The War Pigs mourn the death of one of their own, aware that their own days are now meagerly numbered. Thereıs no way forward and no way back, and an all-out suicidal tilt at Tamsen Cauley seems the only remaining option. But, behind the scenes, a powerful enemy of Cauley is making his own move. And the War Pigs are a resource ³Ghostmaster General² Leonid Celsus could sorely use right now!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores Jan. 27.

SUPERNATURAL: BEGINNINGıS END #1

Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, art and cover by Diego Olmos, photo variant cover.

Picking up several years after the hit Rising Son miniseries, the Winchester clan find themselves in the strangest situation imaginable ­ monster hunting in the Big Apple! The definitive events that led to Sam leaving his family to attend Stanford, this gripping and horrifying story, courtesy of television series writers Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, will explore the raw nerves of what makes the Winchesters unique and volatile. Fans of the cult hit TV series wonıt want to miss this pivotal 6-issue tale!

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

VICTORIAN UNDEAD #3

Written by Ian Edginton, art by Davide Fabbri, cover by Simon Coleby.

This sensational miniseries continues as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in an increasingly desperate position as Baker Street falls to the undead. What's the dastardly secret behind this plague on London, and can the help of Sherlock's genius brother, Mycroft, shed light on the horrors before it's too late?

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

WILDCATS #19

Written by Christos Gage, art by Shawn Moll and Drew Geraci, cover by Ryan Sook.

The Carrier has left UnLondon, taking some of Earth's most powerful defenders with it. Can the heroes who remain help the planet survive not one, but two alien invasions? In the world's darkest hour since Number of the Beast, Super Heroes from every corner of the WildStorm Universe must put aside past rivalries and disagreements to work together as one massive team of incalculable power ­ and it still may not be enough!

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

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: HORDE #1

Written by Doug Wagner, art and cover by Pop Mhan.

Because you demanded it! An exciting new series focusing on The Horde from the World of Warcraft MMORPG begins here. The orc Malgar is content to hunt alone with his wolf Remnes. When a band of raiding Kolkar Clan centaurs lay waste to a small orc farm, he has no choice but to return to the violent life he left behind. Aided by a new ally known as Ironhoof, Malgar succeeds in defending the farm ­ but at great cost. This new series explores the harsher side of Kalimdor and the challenges facing the Horde.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 20.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ALLIANCE #26

Written by Mike Costa, art and cover by Neil Googe.

A bold new direction! Straight from the pages of World of Warcraft Special #1, a new adventure set in the universe of the mega-popular MMORPG begins! Human mage Karlain and his warrior son Mardigan never see eye-to-eye ­ and with good reason. A murder, a mysterious quest for a powerful artifact, and some fist-pounding action kick off the first part of a new arc.

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

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VERTIGO TITLES

AIR #17

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

Battling exhaustion and her prescription addiction, Blythe pulls Zayn into her history, revealing the mysterious way she came to be hired at Clearfleet Airlines. And in order to escape Blythe's past, Zayn must tell her a secret about her future ­ and hope that the woman he loves is stronger than the forces aligned against her.

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

THE BRONX KILL HC

Written by Peter Milligan, art by James Romberger, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Being a cop was in the Keane blood. But Martin wanted to be a writer even if it meant turning his back on the family legacy. Then his wife goes missing, and Martin is forced to delve into the dark history ­ and darker secrets ­ of that same family. Itıs a path that will lead him back to the Bronx Kill: that lonely, godforsaken stretch of land where many years earlier his grandfather had been brutally murdered, and where finally he will learn the truth about his wifeıs disappearance. Itıs a truth more monstrous than he could ever have imagined.

184 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on March 17.

CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #3

Written by Chris Roberson, art by Shawn McManus, cover by Chrissie Zullo.

Super-spy Cinderella and her uneasy ally Aladdin are hot on the trail of the shadowy figures who are smuggling black market magics into the mundane world, and the search leads them from the hot sands of Dubai to the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Meanwhile, back in Fabletown, Crispin Cordwainerıs new shoe designs are a big hit ­ maybe a little too big!

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

DMZ #49

Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchielli, cover by John Paul Leon.

"Hearts and Minds" 5 of 5. The entire future of the DMZ pivots on this issue, with horrific events unfolding not only for Matty and those close to him, but the city that's taken him under its wing. Itıs an issue so monumental, we had to redact the cover in order to not spoil a single thing...

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

DAYTRIPPER #2

Written and art by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon, cover by Ba.

While traveling through idyllic rural Brazil, Bras and his best friend Jorge are having the time of their lives. Staring nature in the eye, learning more about the local people and customs ­ life is good and the future is bright. But when Bras meets the incredibly sultry Olinda, suddenly nothing is so certain anymore.

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

FABLES #92

Written by Bill Willingham, art by David Lapham, cover by Joao Ruas.

In the idyllic kingdom of Haven, the Frog Bombers are playing the Gobtown Crushers for the pennant, and the winner isŠon trial for murder. The star player for the winning team has been accused of committing a capital crime during the drunken victory celebrations. So far, Flycatcher (a.k.a. King Ambrose) has managed to avoid spilling blood in the formation of his new kingdom. But now he has to judge a trial wherein the only penalty for the guilty is death.

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

FABLES VOL. 13: THE GREAT FABLES CROSSOVER TP

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Russ Braun, Mark Buckingham, Jose Marzan Jr. and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Brian Bolland.

When Jack discovers the existence of The Literals and their leader, he must leave his own adventures behind to warn Fabletown. Collects Fables #83-85, Jack of Fables #33-35 and the 3-issue mini-series The Literals.

224 pages, $17.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

GREEK STREET #7

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Davide Gianfelice, cover by Davide Furno.

While Chantel the chorus girl agonizes over whether she should take a more active role in the story, Eddie and Sandy are forced to play starring roles in a monstrous porn movie. Meanwhile, Owen Furey discovers the shocking truth behind the scars that disfigure his brotherıs face ­ which might just lead to a war with their bitter and powerful enemies. With more sex, bloodshed and labyrinths, the tragedy continues...

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

HELLBLAZER #263

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini, cover by Simon Bisley.

³India² part 3 of 4. Meeta's dreams of Bollywood fame are threatened by a grotesque creature from the British Raj. It looks like the only person who can save her is John Constantine. But Constantineıs got a surprise visitor: someone who might just turn his life around. With greed, sex, demons and dancing, Mumbai has never been hotter than this.

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

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #21

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Luca Rossi and Sergio Aragones, cover by Esao Andrews.

A new era for the House of Mystery begins as Fig reopens the bar to the public. But where's Harry? What's Cain doing here? And what are those things floating in their dusty jars? This is a stellar jumping-on point for new readers featuring a story illustrated by Sergio Aragones aboutŠoh, what do you care what itıs about? It's Sergio!

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

JACK OF FABLES #42

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, art by Tony Akins and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Brian Bolland.

Jack Frost has fought the Keepers of the Fulminate Blade. He's being lauded as a hero in the ancient city of Landfall, but being a hero isn't maybe so great as Jack thought it might be. A promiscuous princess isn't the only danger awaiting Jack at Landfall castle. All this, plus Babe the Blue Ox in all his grandeur.

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

JOE THE BARBARIAN #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Sean Murphy.

Having an overactive imagination can get a kid through a lot, but it doesnıt change the facts: Joeıs still the kid in school that canıt fit in. Heıs the victim of bullies. His dad died overseas in the Iraq war. And then thereıs the Type 1 diabetes he has to live with.

So is it insulin-deprived delirium or something much, much bigger that transports Joe to a land inhabited by all his toys ­ from ninja commandos to action robots to magical knights to star fleet captains? Is Joe really the savior of this wild fantasyland thatıs been held under siege by dark magic and evil forces? With the help of a samurai rodent, is he ready to take back besieged castles and win the freedom of an oppressed people? Or is he just an over imaginative boy who could die if he doesnıt take his meds?

32 pages, $1, in stores on Jan. 20.

THE LOSERS VOL. 1 AND 2 TP

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Jock and Shawn Martinbrough, cover by Jock.

With the eagerly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures movie The Losers set to reach theaters in April 2010, DC Comics collects the first 12 issues of The Losers -- from the Ante Up and Double Down TPs -- into a single, explosive volume! This collection introduces The Losers, formerly an elite U.S. Special Forces unit that served as the covert bloody hand of America until they stumbled across a C.I.A. secret they couldn't ignore. The C.I.A. tried to kill them, but they're about to learn that it takes more than one try to eliminate The Losers.

304 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 27.

MADAME XANADU #19

Written by Matt Wagner, art by Joelle Jones and David Hahn, cover by Amy Reeder Hadley and Richard Friend.

After the shocking conclusion to the previous issue, a 2-part story by guest artist Joelle Jones begins a storybook look back at Madame Xanaduıs earliest days in ancient, pastoral Britain. The Elder Folk confront the coming of mortal man, and the rivalry between two ageless sisters takes root.

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

MADAME XANADU VOL. 2: EXODUS NOIR TP

Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

Writer Matt Wagner is joined by master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta for this epic story starring the seductive sorceress Kaluta first envisioned 30 years ago. Weaving a mystery that jumps from the Spanish Inquisition to 1940s New York City, long-buried secrets are revealed as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making. Collected from issues #11-15 of the hit Vertigo series.

128 pages, $12.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

NORTHLANDERS #24

Written by Brian Wood, art by Leandro Fernandez, cover by Massimo Carnevale.

³The Plague Widow² part 4 of 8. As temperatures plummet and both fuel and food start to dwindle, some of the townspeople start to panic. Gunborg seizes on this to organize an expedition outside the sealed city in order to forage. But considering the plague, he seems too eager to take that risk. And as Hilda finds out herself, one doesn't have to travel far for danger to find them.

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

SCALPED #35

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Danijel Zezelj, cover by Jock.

In a special stand-alone issue, we meet a couple of characters for the first and last time ­ an aging husband and wife who eke out a living in the harsh and rugged heart of the Badlands. Learn what it means to reside in the poorest community in the entire United States ­ and what it means to survive.

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

SWEET TOOTH #5

Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.

Surprises abound in this conclusion to the first arc of the red-hot Vertigo series thatıs so compelling youıre not going to want to wait for the trade. On the dangerous road to a rumored safe haven, Gus and Jeppard come to a raw moment of truth.

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

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #16

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

Moses, descending deeper into the mystery of who murdered the IDP camp doctor, begins to stir the nest of hornets that is the criminal underworld of refugee camp life. He suspects everyone ­ and everyone suspects him. It's nothing short of hard-boiled detective fiction, East African style.

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

THE UNWRITTEN #9

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu.

As Donostia jail burns, assassins stalk its corridors in search of Tom Taylor -- and so do the children who've decided to be his saviors. But there's one terrifying encounter still to come, as the Inside Man finally unmasks.

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

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JOHNNY DC TITLES

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #13

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae.

When the Caped Crusader breaks his leg on a mission, the villains in Gotham City see this as an opportunity to rob, cheat and steal. But when the other heroes learn of Batmanıs condition, they take it upon themselves to come to Gotham to be Batman! Guest-starring Captain Marvel, Aquaman, Blue Beetle and Plastic Man!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 20.

BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #12

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

Captain Marvel has faced many adversaries lately, but none may be worse than his evil mirror image known as Niatpac Levram! The Magic of Shazam is definitely unpredictable now! Also, Billy must face a threat so diabolical and so menacing that has been lying dormant for quite sometime. A villain known as...Mr. Mind!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 27.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #45

Written by John Rozum, Jim Alexander and Tom Warburton, art by Scott Jeralds, Scott Ollie, Ethen Beavers, Maurice Fontenot and The Iguana, cover by Jay Stephens.

The Secret Saturdays are on the run from a Tyrannosaurus Rex! Plus, Samurai Jack attempts to destroy a statue dedicated to his hated enemy, Aku! And finally, Numbuh Four, of the Kids Next Door, has to contend withŠa Kissyface Rodeo?! Blech!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 6.

LOONEY TUNES #182

Written by Bill Matheny and others, art by David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo and others, cover by Scott Gross.

Youıre cordially invited to the Road Runner family reunion! Of course, wherever thereıs a Road Runner, youıre sure to find Wyle E. Coyote. Get ready for some destruction! Beep, beep!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 6.

SCOOBY-DOO #152

Written by Terrance Griep and Ivan Velez, art by Leo Batic, Horacio Ottolini and Fabio Laguna, cover by Vincent Deporter.

Scooby-Doo and the gang hit the Wakeboard World Championship, but end up splish-splashing with the the Scaled Sleeper! Is this monster the last of a primordial race as it claims? Only Scooby and his friends can find out!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan.13.

SUPER FRIENDS #23

Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Stewart McKenny and Dan Davis, cover by J. Bone.

It's a mystery in space when the Super Friends discover Despero, Mongul and Queen Bee are all after magical artifacts that could doom the whole galaxy!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan.13.

TINY TITANS #24

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

The Tiny Titans get tinier than they've ever been when a mishap in the Treehouse makes them all Atom-sized! Even the most familiar things become strange and new when you're suddenly very bitty -- will the Teeny Weeny Titans ever be just Tiny again?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 20.

TINY TITANS: SIDEKICKINı IT TP

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

As the end of the school year approaches, the gang plans a birthday party for Robin. Plus, Supergirl and Kid Flash have a race around the world and Zatara mixes up her magic words, unleashing a furry fury of fun. Collects Tiny Titans #13-18.

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

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CMX TITLES

RAMPAGE VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Yunosuke Yoshinaga.

China: 184 A.D., a time of great turmoil. A young drifter named Zhang Fei stumbles upon a slaughtered village and encounters the volunteer army of Liu Bei. He joins them in time to help in the defense of a walled city. But later, while attempting to save the life of a little girl, heıs struck by an arrow and thrown off a cliff. Rescued by two wizards, he is revived and given great powers. But the price could cost him his very soul!

202 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

BALLAD OF A SHINIGAMI VOL. 3

Illustrated by Asuka Izumi, original story by K-Ske Hasegawa.

The final collection of stories featuring Momo, the beautiful Shinigami. In this volume, a girl copes with guilt over something she was thinking the day before her sister died. A set of twins and their stepbrother cope with the loss of someone they all loved. Then see what happens to a cat who gets caught up in the aftermath of a young romance torn apart by sudden death.

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 3.

SWAN VOL. 15

Written and illustrated by Kyoko Ariyoshi.

Everyone is stunned when Leonhardt decides to quit, rather than dance with a partner other than Masumi. Just when all seems lost, another famous choreographer jumps at the chance to have the duo perform for him instead. Meanwhile, Lucien is starting to fall for Masumi. When a serious illness sidelines this would-be suitor, will Masumi be able to stay focused on ballet?

184 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 10.

VENUS IN LOVE VOL. 8

Written and illustrated by Yuki Nakaji.

Eichiıs younger brother, Tomoki, enters a hair styling contest with Suzuna as his model. Even though his parents wanted him to attend a regular college, they support his wishes and attend the contest. When the family meets Suzuna, they all fall in love with her. With everyone pushing for the young couple to get together, could love finally be coming out into the open for Eichi and Suzuna?

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

A TALE OF AN UNKNOWN COUNTRY VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Natsuna Kawase.

The party to announce Princess Rosemarie and Prince Reynolıs engagement is approaching! But Rosemarie finds herself caught up in sibling rivalry and it seems that Prince Grayle, Reynolıs brother, is doing everything he can to split up the young couple. And heıs not alone. The Queen is plotting against them too, but for reasons of her own. Will Rosemarie get past these challenges?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 17.

THE BATTLE OF GENRYU: ORIGIN VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Shouko Fukaki.

A mysterious society is stalking Jin because his father and sister, Toko, betrayed them in the past by removing Jin before he could further their cause. At the same time, long lost brother Soichiro tries to warn Jinıs friend Fusano that Toko and their father are not the good guys they appear to be. Fusanoıs not buying it and leaves with Toko, a decision she may come to regret.

162 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Feb. 24.






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