MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY
DCU EVENT TITLES
BLACKEST NIGHT #7
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari, sketch variant cover by Reis.
As Nekron continues to wage war on life throughout the universe, Hal Jordan discovers the grim, true mission behind the villain's return. But the truth is so cosmically abysmal that it threatens to expose a secret that could tear the very universe asunder. You can't miss this stunning, penultimate issue to the year's biggest event!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
GREEN LANTERN #51
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, variant cover by Greg Horn.
The most epic battle in Blackest Night yet comes to a shocking conclusion as Hal Jordan makes the ultimate move to take on the Black Lantern Spectre. But what price comes with the unleashing of Parallax? And what does this mean for the future of the emotional spectrum's avatars?
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #45
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman, variant cover by Greg Horn.
The battle for the Green Lantern Battery on Oa comes to a bloody end as the new front in the War of Light emerges!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #3
Written by Geoff Johns,
art and cover by Scott Kolins, variant cover by Francis Manapul.
It's a case of the chicken-or-the-egg as Barry Allen takes on the Black Lantern Reverse-Flash and seeks answers to the very nature of Professor Zoom's impending resurrection. Plus, the Rogues witness an act so horrifying that it changes one of their own forever.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #3
Written by James Robinson,
art and cover by Eddy Barrows and Nei Ruffino, variant cover by Gene Ha.
The bloodthirsty combat in Manhattan reaches its stunning conclusion here! Earth-2 Superman returns to prove that the true legacy of the Justice Society of America is death. Can our heroes rise up to defeat their dead mentors, role models and villains? And can even the third- smartest man in the world, Mr. Terrific, devise a way to destroy them -- or will Manhattan and the world perish under Nekron's might?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #3
Written by Greg Rucka,
art by Nicola Scott, cover by Greg Horn, variant cover by Ryan Sook.
Following closely to the events of Blackest Night, this miniseries event concludes as the Amazonian Princess comes to terms with who she is and what her role is in the world. But will her acceptance make her more appetizing to the Black Lantern hordes -- or could that emotion be their undoing?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
ADVENTURE COMICS STARRING BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY #7
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Travis Moore, covers by Francis Manapul.
Top secret!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.
BLACK LANTERN GREEN ARROW #30
Written by JT Krul, art by Will Conrad, cover by Greg Horn, variant cover by Mike Grell.
Top secret!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan.13.
SECRET SIX #18
Written by John Ostrander and Gail Simone, art by Jim Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi.
It's the conclusion of John Ostrander and Gail Simone's epic team-up! The Black Lanterns have both the Suicide Squad and the Secret Six up against the wall. But Amanda Waller always has a plan. That plan: Manhunter! Plus, Deadshot is forced to make the decision of his life!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
BATMAN TITLES
BATMAN AND ROBIN #8-9
Written by Grant Morrison, art and variant covers by Cameron Stewart, covers by Frank Quitely.
Batman and Robin double-ships in February with part 2 and 3 of "Blackest Knight" guest-starring Batwoman, Knight and Squire! Only months into his new role as Batman, Dick Grayson faces perhaps the biggest threat of his life. In hopes of attaining his heart's desire, has Dick instead unleashed a terror the likes of which the world has never seen?
Meanwhile, back in Gotham City, Alfred and a recuperating Robin are at the mercy of someone both fearsome and familiar...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10 and Feb. 24.
BATGIRL #7
Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott, cover by Phil Noto.
The situation is dire as Batgirl and Robin must venture into Devil's Square in an attempt to save Batman before Roulette's "most dangerous game" turns deadly. Guest-starring Dr. Phosphorus, Roxy Rocket and Riot, and more!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
BATMAN #696
Written by Tony Daniel, art by Daniel and Sandu Florea, cover by Daniel.
Batman at the mercy of Black Mask! While trapped in the crime lord's headquarters, The Dark Knight must find a way to escape before all of Gotham City falls prey to the Mask's lethal toxins. Guest-starring Catwoman, Penguin, Robin and the Reaper!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
DETECTIVE COMICS #862
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Jock, co-feature art by Cully Hamner, cover by Williams.
Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood -- and souvenirs of victims' flesh -- in "Cutter" part 2!
And in The Question's co-feature, the unknown mastermind behind the gun-running scheme hires a professional killer to take care of some unwanted female companionship. When Zeiss sets his sights on Huntress and The Question, bullets will fly and blood will run!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
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.
It's Batman, Robin and Abuse against Zsasz's army! Will the heroes be able to save the captured children in time?
And in the Manhunter co-feature, the trial takes a turn as Jane Doe has a new suspect on her radar -- the ever dangerous Black Mask!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #9
Written by Paul Dini, art and cover by Guillem March.
The Riddler continues leading the Gotham City Sirens into a labyrinth of puzzling predicaments. Is Edward Nigma friend or foe? Whatever the case may be, the girls are going to get their revenge.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #41
Written by Sam Kieth, art and cover by Kieth.
In "Ghosts" part 2 of 4, Batman continues to work with the Gotham City Police as well as his new friend Callie to figure out who the creature is who's been terrorizing Gotham. The creature raises Batman's curiosity when he seems to know everything about Batman, including the fate of his parents. But as the body count rises, Batman stands on the verge of losing a friend -- and much, much more!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
RED ROBIN #9
Written by Christopher Yost, art and cover by Marcus To and Ray McCarthy.
Red Robin returns to Gotham City as "Collision" begins! Now armed with the knowledge that Bruce Wayne is lost in time, what is Tim Drake going to do about it?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
OUTSIDERS #27
Written by Dan DiDio,
art and cover by Philip Tan.
Geo-Force's actions put the Outsiders at the center of a political dispute that will have dramatic consequences for them and the entire Earth. Plus, the new Masters of Disaster pay a visit to Markovia, and they intend to stay true to their name.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #5
Written by Kevin Smith, art by Walter Flanagan and Art Thibert, covers by Bill Sienkiewicz, variant cover by Gene Ha.
As Batman and a new partner-against-crime tackle the streets of Gotham City, Bruce Wayne's personal life takes a step to the side as the women in his life force him into an awkward position.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
AZRAEL #5
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Ramon Bachs and John Stanisci, cover by Francesco Mattina.
When civil unrest between the Palestinian and Hassidic communities in Gotham City boils over with potential international ramifications, Azrael must devise a solution even if it means losing his soul inside the tattered cloak of Ragman!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT SPECIAL #1
Written by Greg Rucka and Paul Dini, art by Brian Bolland, Andy Kubert and others, cover by Alex Maleev.
Originally offered with DC Direct's Legends of The Dark Knight Box Set, this special includes stories from Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #125, DEtective Comics #826, Batman Chronicles #8, Countdown #31 and 27 and 52 #46
64 pages, $5.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
SUPERMAN TITLES
SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #5
Written by Geoff Johns,
art and cover by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal.
Superman versus Metallo -- for the first time! Witness the origin of one of Superman's most-feared foes, as an attack by Lex Luthor goes awry and gives birth to the evil of Metallo. Can an inexperienced Man of Steel handle a foe with a heart of Kryptonite? Meanwhile, Lois Lane and Perry White are close to revealing Luthor as the monster that he is -- but are they willing to pay for that truth with their lives?
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
ACTION COMICS #886
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.
Nightwing and Flamebird race the clock to capture Jax-Ur, the most dangerous of Zod's sleeper agents.
And in the Captain Atom co-feature, our hero explores the horrors of his past with the help of Mon-El and Starfire!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
SUPERMAN #697
Written by James Robinson, art by Bernard Chang, cover by CAFU.
"Man of Valor," Part 4! With the Legion of Super-Hero members in the 21st century now revealed to Mon-El, the Man of Valor learns of a greater destiny he and Superboy share; one that ties directly in to the fate of New Krypton and Kal-El!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #69
Written by Joe Casey,
art and cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes.
Uncover the secret aftermath of Our Worlds at War in this issue as the identity of the shape shifting, fugitive Durlan is revealed! Continue exploring past DCU events in this second issue of the new direction for the series!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #12
Written by Greg Rucka and James Robinson, art by Pete Woods and Ron Randall, cover by Gary Frank, variant cover by Ladronn.
Now that the conspiracy involving New Krypton's council has been brought to light, can Superman keep his people from tearing each other apart? And what does a skull-shaped ship flying towards New Krypton mean?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
SUPERGIRL #50
Written by Sterling Gates, Helen Slater and Jake Black, art by Jamal Igle, Jon Sibal and Fernando Dagnino, cover by Michael Turner, variant cover by Joshua Middleton.
Special celebratory 50th issue! Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle reunite to tell an epic, oversized battle royale between the Girl of Steel and a mysterious, diabolical new foe! Still reeling from last issue's harrowing events, Supergirl is put to the test when she uncovers a terrible secret about her friend and confidant, Lana Lang.
Plus! A look into a day in the life of the Girl of Steel written by Jake Black and Supergirl herself, actress Helen Slater!
Featuring a cover by the man who redefined Supergirl for the 21st century, Michael Turner.
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
DCU TITLES
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #32
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Jesus Saiz.
Terrors of the deep! A horrifying lost city has risen at the bottom of the ocean, and Aquaman must call on the supernatural might of Etrigan, the Demon to stand between humanity and the dark menace that lurks inside that forgotten realm! It's an undersea chiller like no other!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
BOOSTER GOLD #29
Written by Dan Jurgens, co-feature written by Matthew Sturges, art by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, co-feature art by Mike Norton and Rapmund, cover by Jurgens.
Booster hunts through the timestream in search of his missing sister, but finds Coast City and astronaut Hank Henshaw instead! And in the Blue Beetle co-feature, Jaime fights for his life and the lives of his family -- against his greatest threat yet: himself!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
DOOM PATROL #7
Written by Keith Giffen, co-feature written by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Matthew Clark, co-feature art by Kevin Maguire.
Oolong Island is picking up the pieces after the Black Lanterns' devastating attack. Former Patrol member Crazy Jane finds the island first, bearing terrifying news of what's to come... Plus, more Metal Men!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 3
THE GREAT TEN #4
Written by Tony Bedard, art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.
The mysterious truth behind the Immortal Man-in-Darkness and his stealth ship, the living aircraft known as the Dragonwing are at last revealed.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #29
Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Mike Norton and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Ladronn.
It's "Five Stages" part 5 and this issue requires a full-length adventure to do it justice! Prepare for the final showdown between Green Arrow and Black Canary vs. Cupid and Dark Arrow for control of Star City.
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
HUMAN TARGET #1
Written by Len Wein and Peter Johson, art by Bruno Redondo, Sergio Sandoval, Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, cover by Lee Bermejo, photo variant cover .
On the heels of the Human Target Fox television series comes a brand-new adventure pitting Christopher Chance against the organized crime...of the world! When he's tasked with protecting a highly placed informant and collecting damaging evidence throughout Europe, every assassin and goon from Paris to Prague will be gunning for the Human Target!
From series creator Len Wein comes an all-new, action-packed adventure featuring the art of Bruno Redondo and covers by some of the industry's most popular creators! As a bonus, a backup story by Peter Johnson, executive producer of the Fox series, with art by Chris Sprouse.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
JONAH HEX #52
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Jordi Bernet.
Jonah Hex has done something horrible and now he's on the run. What he's done is so unthinkable that people want him dead for it. Hex must have had a good reason, right? Even if what he's done is murderŠ
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42
Written by James Robinson, art and cover by Mark Bagley and Rob Hunter, variant cover by Adrian Melo and Mariah Benes.
In the aftermath of the horrific events of Justice League: Cry for Justice, a member is comforted by his friends and fellow Justice Leaguers over his tragic loss. And when Dick Grayson is offered membership, will the new Batman accept? Or would he rather operate outside the realm of the World's Greatest Heroes?
Meanwhile, Ray Palmer attempts to unlock a device that's been discovered by the team. Will it spell their doom or something far worse? They'd better find out soon because Dr. Impossible has chosen now, of all times, to attack! Who exactly is this mysterious villain and who has he brought back with him? The new era for the team marches forward!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #7
Written by James Robinson,
art and cover by Mauro Cascioli.
This is the big one! After the catastrophes seen in issues #5 and #6, a hero loses control, leading to an unexpected ending that will fundamentally change the lives of the World's Greatest Heroes forever. This issue launches a major storyline in the DC Universe and is not to be missed!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #36
Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Jesus Merino.
The discovery of exactly who was behind the recent attacks on Obsidian and other members of the Justice Society puts the team on the trail of a true Axis of Evil! This means war!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL #1
Written by Keith Giffen and Matthew Sturges, art by Tom Derenick, cover by Freddie Williams II.
Reflecting developments in both Magog and JSA All-Stars this month, Magog finds himself the odd man out during a massive escape from Haven and his own team thinks he's somehow responsible for the prison break! Turns out, Magog may have exposed one of the DC Universe's biggest cover-ups!
56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
JSA ALL-STARS #3
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 "Constellations" part 2, the All-Stars are on the trail of the villains who've kidnapped one of their own while internal turmoil creates drama in the ranks! And after what went down in the JSA Annual this month, it looks like Magog won't be on the team much longer!
In the co-feature, Liberty Belle and Hourman trek to Venice alongside Icicle and Tigress in an amazing race to learn the secret of the ancient Staff of Legends!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
MAGOG 6
Written by Keith Giffen,
art by Howard Porter and John Dell, cover by Glenn Fabry.
Paralleling events in this month's JSA Annual #1, Haven is exposed as a cover for the mysterious "Flashpoint" just as Magog finally gets fed up with the limitations the JSA have been putting on him. And Magog's one guy you don't want to see angry!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
MILESTONE FOREVER #1
Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by John Paul Leon, MD Bright, Romeo Tanghal and others, cover by Admira Wijaya.
DC Comics and Milestone Media entered into an unprecedented creative partnership 16 years ago this month by producing 14 interlocking, creator-owned titles including Hardware, Icon and the multimedia hit that would best be known as Static Shock. Now, nine Parents Choice Awards, four Eisner Award nominations, and one Emmy and Humanitas Award-winning hit TV series later, Milestone is back, its continuity mysteriously merged with the DCU. While we saw the DC side of the story in Justice League: When Worlds Collide, the 2-issue Milestone Forever gathers the original artists from Milestone's launch titles -- including John Paul Leon, Mark Bright, Chris Cross and Milestone founder Denys Cowan -- to complete the tales told in the original runs of Static Shock, Icon, Hardware, Shadow Cabinet and Blood Syndicate. Milestone editor-in-chief Dwayne McDuffie reveals the final fate of each of Milestone's launch characters in a bittersweet tale that chronicles the literal end of a universe and the birth of something new...with major consequences for the future of the DC Universe.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
POWER GIRL #9
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Amanda Conner.
Satanna is back in town with her animal menagerie in tow to terrorize Power Girl. The villainess tries to succeed where her former lover, the Ultra-Humanite couldn't. This time, though, Satanna has a secret weapon Power Girl won't see coming.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
R.E.B.E.L.S. #13
Written by Tony Bedard,
art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.
It's the penultimate chapter of the rebellion against the new Starro the Conqueror! With Despero's head in hand, super-genius Vril Dox harnesses the alien cranium as the key weapon in Starro's defeat. But with the conqueror's horde closing in, Dox calculates a 4.3% chance of success. Uh-oh.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
RED TORNADO #6
Written by Kevin VanHook,
art by Jose Luis and J.P. Mayer, cover Joe Prado.
Justice League's Vixen joins the fray! Red Tornado has to stop Red Volcano from growing even more powerful and risks losing his human family in the process! And we learn where the other elemental androids' loyalties really lie!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
THE SHIELD #6
Written by Eric Trautmann, co-feature written by Brandon Jerwa, art by Greg Scott, co feature art by Marco Rudy and Mick Gray, cover by Sami Basri.
The Shield reaches his target the sinister Baron Gestapo. Can he withstand against the might of the Third Reich? Plus, Inferno fights America's brightest star the Comet!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
TEEN TITANS #80
Written by Felicia D. Henderson, co-feature written by Sean McKeever, art nd cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, co-feature art by Yildiray Cinar and Júlio Ferreira.
The Teen Titans rush to rescue Static from the clutches of the sadistic thug Holocaust. Plus: Slave-girl Ravager -- unleashed!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
TITANS #22
Written by J.T. Krul, art by Angel Unzueta and Wayne Faucher, cover by Unzueta.
DC fans won't want to miss this finale of the two-part "Fractured" story! As the remaining three members of the team are evicted from their New York City headquarters by General Lane, they wonder if there's anywhere on Earth they can still call home. The answer will surprise you! This issue closes this chapter in the life of the classic Titans team and ushers in an exciting new era in Justice League of America and March's Titans Annual!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
THE WARLORD #11
Written, art and cover by Mike Grell.
Travis Morgan, this was your life! McBane's documentary causes Travis to reflect on a life spent in the practice of warŠ but the resurrected Dark Lord waits at the end of memory lane, and he's launching an all-out attack on Shamballah! Did somebody just say "fire-breathing dragons"? All we hear is blood-curdling screams.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
THE WEB #6
Written by Matthew Sturges, 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.
Sturges comes aboard to spin the tales of the Web! Plus, the Hangman's limitations are about to be tested by the crime lord known as Dead Man Legendre
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
WONDER WOMAN #41
Written by Gail Simone, art and cover by Aaron Lopresti.
It's a knock-down, drag-out war in the sky between the mightiest females in the DC Universe as Wonder Woman fights Power Girl! Meanwhile, that disturbingly creepy circle of hellion kids known as the Crows do everything they can to destroy Diana's life and loved ones!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS
BATMAN AND ROBIN DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1: BATMAN REBORN HC
Written by Grant Morrison, art by Frank Quitely, Philip Tan and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Frank Quitely.
Batman and Robin hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile to face an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious Domino Killer. But can this new Dynamic Duo find a way to work together? Find out in this new Deluxe hardcover collecting the first six issues of the hit series!
160 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 7.
BATMAN: HEART OF HUSH TP
Written by Paul Dini, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Dustin Nguyen.
Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Hush come to light in the present! This new paperback collects Detective Comics #846-850.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 10.
BATMAN INTERNATIONAL TP
Written by Mark Waid and Alan Grant, art by Diego Olmos, Frank Quitely and Arthur Ranson, cover by Jim Lee.
When a string of bizarre murders hits Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes it his top priority. This new title also features Batman: The Scottish Connection, illustrated by Frank Quitely, plus Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #52-53.
168 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 17.
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: DEMONS AND DRAGONS TP
Written by Mark Waid and Alan Brennart, art by Scott Kolins and others, cover by Kolins.
A new paperback collecting The Brave and The Bold #13-16, along with tales from The Brave and The Bold (Vol. 1) #181, The Flash (Vol. 2) #107 and Impulse #17!
168 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 31.
DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA BY GEORGE PEREZ VOL. 2 HC
Written by Gerry Conway, art by George Perez, Gil Kane, Brian Bolland, Joe Kubert and others, cover by George Perez
The second half of the 1980s JLA stories illustrated by George Perez is collected from Justice League of America #193-197 and 200. Also includes select covers by Perez!
192 pages, $39.99, in stores on April 28.
THE FLASH: REBIRTH HC
Written by Geoff Johns,
art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
Johns and Van Sciver, the writer/artist team behind the Green Lantern: Rebirth and The Sinestro Corps War, create an explosive, jaw-dropping epic that reintroduces Barry Allen as The Flash in this hardcover collecting the fast-paced 6-issue mini-series. But how will this greatest of all Flashes find his place in the twenty-first century?
168 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 28.
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS: UNION HC
Written by Paul Dini and Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Guillem March.
Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn have a new agenda in this hardcover collecting Gotham City Sirens #1-7. The three villains are tired of playing by other people's rules ‹ now they're planning to strike out in their own uniqe way.
176 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 14.
HARDWARE: THE MAN IN THE MACHINE TP
Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Denys Cowan, J.J. Birch and others, cover by Cowan.
This first-ever Hardware collection, featuring Hardware #1-8, introduces inventor/engineer Curt Metcalf whose high tech armor enables him to break free of his corrupt employer, mob connected businessman Edwin Alva.
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 24.
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: ESCAPE TP
Written by Ivan Brandon, art by Marco Rudi and Cliff Richards, cover by Scott Hampton
In this collection of the 6-issue mini-series, Nemesis finds himself a captive by the Global Peace Agency in the mysterious Electric City where members of the superhuman intelligence community are tortured in an attempt to siphon the secrets of the DCU's heroes. The only object is: Escape!
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 10.
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: INK TP
Written by Eric Wallace, art by Fabrizio Fiorentino, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.
In this collection of the 6-issue mini-series, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, it's a welcome change, but things go from bad to worse when he finds his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos with lives of their own.
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 3.
JLA DELUXE EDITION VOL. 3 HC
Written by Grant Morrison, art by Howard Porter, Mark Pajarillo, John Dell and Walden Wong, cover by Howard Porter and Dell.
The JLA's very first foe, Starro the Conqueror, returns in this new Deluxe hardcover collecting JLA #22-26, 28-31 and 1,000,000.
256 pages, $29.99, in stores on April 28.
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 4 TP
Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Kevin Maguire, Mike McKone, Bill Willingham and others, cover by Maguire and Joe Rubinstein.
This new volume collects Justice League International #23-25 and Justice League America #26-30 as the team deals with a captured Thanagarian spacecraft and more.
192 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 3.
THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN TP
Written by Gerry Conway, art by Chris Batista and Dave Meikis, cover by Brian Bolland.
By the year 2024 Buddy's own hometown of San Diego has struggled for years to recover from a cataclysmic typhoon. And now he must face the most vicious foe he's seen in years -- while his own powers start to fade. Collecting the 6-issue mini-series.
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 3.
ORACLE: THE CURE TP
Written by Kevin VanHook and Tony Bedard, art by Fernando Pasarin, Julian Lopez, Claude St. Aubin, Bit & John Floyd, cover by Guillem March.
Barbara Gordon discovers a new path in this collection featuring the 3-issue Oracle mini-series plus Birds of Prey #126-127.
128 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 31.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST VOL.3
Written by Edmond Hamilton and others, art by Curt Swan and others, cover by Swan and George Klein. Collecting World's Finest Comics #146-160, 162-164 and 171-173.
496 pages, black and white, $17.99, in stores on March 17.
STRANGE ADVENTURES TP
Written by Jim Starlin, art by Manuel Garcia, Jim Starlin, Rafael Albuquerque, Scott McDaniel and others, cover by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter.
A deadly peril threatens the universe, and it's up to Adam Strange to stop it. Meanwhile, a contract is put out for the death of Comet, while Bizarro finds a new purpose in life in this collection of the cosmic 8-issue mini-series!
256 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 31.
SUPERMAN: CODENAME PATRIOT HC
Written by James Robinson, Greg Rucka and Sterling Gates.
Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen takes center stage in this new collection of tales from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Special #2, Superman #691, Supergirl #44, Action Comics #880 and Superman: World of New Krypton #6.
144 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 21.
SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC TP
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal, cover by Frank.
The amazing "Brainiac" storyline from Action Comics #866-870 is collected in this spectacular new paperback! This is the hard-hitting story that revitalized Brainiac and set the stage for the storyline ³New Krypton."
128 pages, $12.99, in stores on March 3.
TOR: A PREHISTORIC ODYSSEY TP
Written, art and cover by Joe Kubert.
Kubert returns to the gritty, primal world of Tor in this trade paperback featuring his new six-issue miniseries adventure! Tor strugglse for survival on a quest where he encounters strange tribes, primitive animals, destructive monsters and death at every turn.
160 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 24.
WARLORD: THE SAGA TP
Written by Mike Grell, art by Joe Prado, Chad Hardin and Walden Wong, cover by Mike Grell.
Travis Morgan crashes in the primitive world of Skartaris at the hollow center of the Earth and must learn to live by the sword in this title collecting Warlord #1-6. When a team of paleontologists and adventurers are stranded in Skartaris, their arrival triggers an unforgettable new adventure.
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 10.
WEDNESDAY COMICS HC
An oversized, hardcover collection of DC's 2009 weekly comics sensation. Featuring composite cover art, the WEDNESDAY COMICS HC includes:
* Adam Strange, written and illustrated by Paul Pope
* Batman, written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso including additional panel art on each page!
* Metamorpho, written by Neil Gaiman with art by Michael Allred
* Deadman, written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck with art by Dave Bullock
* The Demon and Catwoman, written by Walter Simonson with art by Brian Stelfreeze
* The Flash written by Karl Kerschl and Brenden Fletcher with art by Karl Kerschl.
* Green Lantern, written by Kurt Busiek with art by Joe Quinones
*Hawkman, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker
* Kamandi, written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ryan Sook
* The Metal Men, written by Dan DiDio with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan
* Sgt. Rock, written by Adam Kubert with art by Joe Kubert
* Supergirl, written by Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Amanda Conner
* Superman, written by John Arcudi with art by Lee Bermejo
* Teen Titans, written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway
* Wonder Woman, written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell
* Plus: Previously unpublished pages -- one starring The Creeper (written by Keith Giffen with art by Eric Canete) and one starring Plastic Man (written by Evan Dorkin with art by Stephen DeStefano)! This collection also includes a bonus sketchbook section and intro by series editor Mark Chiarello!
200 pages, $49.99, in stores on May 26.
WONDER WOMAN CHRONICLES VOL.1 TP
Written by William Moulton Marston, art and cover by Harry G. Peter.
Collecting Wonder Woman's adventures in chronological order for the first time from the pages of All Star Comics #8, Sensation Comics #1-9 and Wonder Woman #1. s Wonder Woman's origin and her search to find her role in ³man's world."
192 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 17.
WONDER WOMAN: ENDS OF THE EARTH TP
Written by Gail Simone, art by Aaron Lopresti, Bernard Chang and Matt Ryan, cover by Aaron Lopresti.
Wonder Woman falls victim to the Black Horizon in this new paperback collecting issues #20-25 of her hit series! To save herself, she must forge an alliance with legendary warriors while trapped on a world where brutal combat rules the day.
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 31.
WILDSTORM TITLES
ABSOLUTE PLANETARY BOOK TWO HC
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by John Cassaday.
Snow, Jakita and the Drummer take on their nemeses the Four...then death itself! Planetary reaches its conclusion as the field team made a mad decision regarding an old friend. The Absolute Edition Book Two collects issues #13-27 of the stunning series.
384 pages, $75, in stores on July 7.
ABSOLUTE PLANETARY BOOK ONE HC NEW PRINTING
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by John Cassaday.
Planetary has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. These Archeologists of the Unknown delve into secret places most beings fear to tread. Book One is once again available in the Absolute format, collecting issues #1-12 plus the full script from issue #1.
320 pages, $75, in stores on July 7.
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 4 #2
Written by Kurt Busiek,
art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.
The Dark Age explodes! Battle rages in Las Vegas and a new Super-Villain is born. Another menace arises, more dangerous than any Astro City has ever faced. Featuring the Silver Agent, Mirage, Hellhound, the Blue Knight(s), new ³heroes" and more!
32 pages $3.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
THE AUTHORITY #19
Written by Marc Bernadin and Adam Freeman, art by Al Barrionuevo, cover by Mark Bagley and Trevor Scott.
The rejuvenated Carrier has left Earth. Destination: Unknown. Who made it on board? Who got left behind? As Jack Hawksmoor and Christine Trelane battle for command of the Carrier, an all-new Authority with Deathblow and Grifter running point must deal with uncivilized chaos from within.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #6
Written by Keith Giffen and Grant Morrison and Keith Giffen, art by Brian Stelfreeze and Joel Gomez, cover by Gene Ha.
Still fighting to get home, The Authority lands on an Earth where science is in a constant battle against magic meaning in this reality, it's The Doctor versus The Engineer, with our Authority caught in the middle!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
DANTE'S INFERNO #3
Written by Christos Gage,
art and cover by Diego Latorre.
Lucifer and Beatrice arrive in the place where she will be adorned for their wedding: the second circle of Hell known as Lust. While Cleopatra attends to the bride-to-be, Dante fights against Cerberus in order to escape the Gluttony circle and stop his beloved's horrific marriage.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
EX MACHINA #48
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Tony Harris.
"Pro-Life," part 4! With only three more issues until this acclaimed series reaches its shocking conclusion, the tragedies that Mayor Hundred warned about in the very first issue finally come to pass.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
FREE REALMS #6
Written by J.S. Lewis,
art and cover by Jon Buran.
Dane and Maya storm the castle in Sanctuary, but they may be too late to save the queen. They have to fight through hordes of monsters and soldiers, but even when it looks like the day is won, Geoffrey offers a chilling warning of the dark days that lie ahead.
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
GEN13 #34
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Cruddie Torian, cover by Amanda Conner.
Runt joined Gen 13 only to find himself thrust into a war he barely understands; one that consumes the entire WildStorm Universe and presents him with new allies, a dangerous mission, and challenges most 16-year-olds never dream about.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
MODERN WARFARE 2: GHOST #3
Written by David Lapham, art by Kevin West, cover by Federico Dallocchio.
Ghost's mission to Mexico went off the rails faster than expected his comrades are either dead or captured and he was drugged and beaten. The experience has left him a little unhinged, but is it just the post-traumatic stress that has him hallucinating some pretty evil stuff?
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
MYSTERIUS THE UNFATHOMABLE TP
Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Tom Fowler.
Explore the unimaginable world of magic and adventure with an eccentric magician known as Mysterius the Great in this paperback collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries. When a young reporter named Ella becomes Mysterius' new assistant, their cases drag them into a world of magic, as well as a pocket dimension... and beyond.
144 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 17.
PROTOTYPE TP
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Darick Robertson and Matt Jacobs, cover by Jim Lee.
The hit 6-issue miniseries based on the bestselling Activision video game is collected with four rare short stories! A pair of New York homicide detectives track a serial killer unlike any they've ever faced and enter a new era where human extinction and monstrous evolution collide!
168 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 10.
STARCRAFT #9
Written by Simon Furman,
art by Mike Miller, cover by Carlos D'Anda.
The War Pigs launch their suicidal assault on Tamsen Cauley's mobile base of operations. Even if they're lucky, no one gets out alive! But this isn't the end. Unknown to the War Pigs, uber-Ghost Nova is shadowing them. But are her intentions merely a prelude to a fate far worse than death?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores Feb. 24.
STARCRAFT BOOK ONE HC
Written by Simon Furman, art by Federico Dallocchio, Brian Denham, Mike S. Miller and Carlos D'Anda, cover by Federico Dallocchio
This hardcover collects the first seven issues of the series based on Blizzard's smash-hit game. Join the War Pigs, a team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!
176 pages, $19.95, in stores on April 7.
SUPERNATURAL: BEGINNING'S END #2
Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, art by Diego Olmos, photo cover.
John Winchester's obsession with the demon that took his wife destroyed his life; now, it's destroying his family. His son Sam has walked away from everything John, Dean, his own life as a soldier... Faced with the kind of trouble that always seems to find his family, can Sam handle a solo hunt?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
VICTORIAN UNDEAD #4
Written by Ian Edginton, art by Davide Fabbri, cover by Simon Coleby.
Their hatred simmered for years in a cat-and-mouse game culminating in a vicious battle atop Riechenbach Falls. One man walked away alive. And the other walked away...undead! The story of Professor Moriarty and his connection to London's undead plague is revealed!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
TOM STRONG DELUXE EDITION BOOK TWO HC
Written by Alan Moore, Leah Moore and Peter Hogan, art by Chris Sprouse, Shawn McManus and others, cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.
In these tales from issues #13-24, Tom faces off against the ruthless Paul Saveen, the Nazi super-woman Ingrid Weiss and more!
336 pages, $39.99, in stores on April 14.
WILDCATS #20
Written by Adam Beechen,
art by Tim Seeley and Ryan Wynn, cover by Mark Bagley and Trevor Scott.
The bloodthirsty crew of the legendary Kheran warship Red Blade is back, and they've got revenge on their minds and plan a mission to conquer Earth! With Voodoo and Grunge on a desperate mission to get the world's battle-weary defenders the help they desperately need, conflicts rage in UnLondon and at the North and South Poles. It's all-out war, and you'll never believe who becomes a casualty!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: HORDE #2
Written by Doug Wagner, art and cover by Pop Mhan.
The orc known as Malgar recovers from his battle wounds and awakens in Orgrimmar the city to which he swore he'd never return. Meanwhile, the undead warlock Felgrim is ordered to join the Horde militia, but first he embarks on his own sinister mission... a personal quest that promises only one reward: blood.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ALLIANCE #27
Written by Mike Costa,
art and cover by Neil Googe.
Introducing Revil Kost, a priest of the Holy Light! Karlain and Revil combine forces to defend Sentinel Hill from a Defias Brotherhood attack. What are the mysterious Dark Riders hunting for in Westfall?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
VERTIGO TITLES
AIR #18
Written by G. Willow Wilson, art and cover by M.K. Perker.
Newly weaned off her medication, Blythe heads back to work for the first time in weeks. A surprise is waiting for her: the Hyperwing 307, the sleekest and most advanced hyperprax airship ever built. It will be hers to fly if she survives a series of baffling pilot's tests.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
AREA 10 HC
Written by Christos N. Gage, art by Chris Samnee, cover by Lee Bermejo.
In New York City, a killer known as ³Henry The Eighth" leaves a trail of decapitated corpses ‹ keeping the severed heads to use for unknown purposes. NYPD Detective Adam Kamen leads the investigation, until a seemingly unrelated freak incident leaves him with a brain injury in the section known as ³Brodmann Area 10." When he recovers, Adam's perceptions of time are altered. He becomes slowly convinced that his bizarre condition could be tied directly to the ³Henry" case ‹ and that the key may lie in the ancient, mystical practice of trepanation.
184 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on April 7.
CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #4
Written by Chris Roberson,
art by Shawn McManus, cover by Chrissie Zullo.
Fabletown's favorite superspy Cinderella and her Arabian ally are closer than ever to finding the source of the illicit magics. Meanwhile, at Cindy's store, the new magical shoes are a runaway success literally!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
DEMO VOL. 2 #1
Written by Brian Wood, art and cover by Becky Cloonan .
The pioneering indie masterwork returns! And here's the first of six brand-new, single-issue, done-in-one stories from Wood and Cloonan, each one just as powerful and emotionally charged as the original run. In ³The Waking Life of Angels," a woman is haunted by a recurring premonition; one of a person plummeting from a great height. Seriously sleep-deprived and with only fragments of images for clues, she abandons her life to travel halfway around the world in hopes of finding this person before her fateful accident occurs.
32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
DMZ #50
Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchielli, Ryan Kelly, Rebekah Isaacs, Fábio Moon, JP Leon and others, cover by Burchielli and Wood.
Celebrate 50 issues of DMZ with ³Notes from the Underground," an oversized collection of short stories gathered by stranded rookie journalist Matty Roth on location in the heart of America's Second Civil War. Featuring art from talent spanning the entire industry!
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
DAYTRIPPER #3
Written and art by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, cover by Ba.
³I hate you, you piece of s---!" Those were her last words before she left him. If all we need is love, how do we keep going once we lose it? To find out, Bras' father will take him to the desert and take Bras' best friend to an art show.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
FABLES #93
Written by Bill Willingham, art by David Lapham, cover by Joao Ruas.
"The Championship" concludes! As honorable judge Flycatcher sits in judgment of star baseball player Goblin, he has a tough choice -- if he finds Goblin guilty, the penalty is death. Heavy is the head that wears the crown!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
GREEK STREET #8
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Davide Gianfelice, cover by Davide Furno.
Walking corpses and unquiet ghosts stalk Greek Street as Eddie and Sandy hook up with our chorus girl, Chantel. But now that Chantel has entered the storyŠ can things ever be the same for her? Meanwhile the Furies gang war heats up while Lord Menon discovers that some dead bodies just won't lie still.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
GREEK STREET VOL. 1: BLOOD CALLS FOR BLOOD TP
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Davide Gianfelice, cover by Kako.
Boasting a ³Greek Chorus" of sexy strippers, vengeful gangsters, a murderous youth and a disturbed clairvoyant teenaged girl, Greek Street is Peter Milligan's reimagining of the brutal and visceral tragedies of Ancient Greece played out on the mean streets of modern-day London. This first paperback collects issues #1-5.
144 pages, $9.99, in stores on March 10.
HELLBLAZER #264
Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini, cover by Simon Bisley.
In the conclusion of ³India," imperialism and dodgy mysticism collide in a Bollywood spectacular Hellblazer-style! John Constantine tries to trick a demon, talks to the dead, and may finally find time to enjoy his duty-free whiskey.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #22
Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Luca Rossi and Farel Dalrymple, cover by Esao Andrews.
A boy has arrived at the House of Mystery, and he claims to have a very special relationship with Fig. The problem: Fig has no idea who he is. And she doesn't much like him, either.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
JACK OF FABLES #43
Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, art by Tony Akins and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Brian Bolland.
Jack Frost, all things being equal, is a much better hero than his dad. You want monsters? We got Œem! You want quests and riches? We got Œem in spades!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
JOE THE BARBARIAN #2
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Sean Murphy.
Formless Deathcoats, Dwarf Pirate Submariners, a Rodent Yojimbo the wildest imaginings of a young boy become all too real in this breakout epic from superstar writer Grant Morrison and rising talent Sean Murphy. Fantasy and reality, death and life, collide in this new must-read series.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
MADAME XANADU #20
Written by Matt Wagner,
art by Joelle Jones and David Hahn, cover by Amy Reeder Hadley.
Presenting the conclusion of guest artist Joëlle Jones' flashback revealing Madame Xanadu's earliest days. Squabbles with the young immortal's sister Morganna intensify and turn bloody as the world of Fairy and Roman conquest vie for domination of pre-history Britain.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
NORTHLANDERS #25
Written by Brian Wood,
art by Leandro Fernandez, cover by Massimo Carnevale.
³The Plague Widow" part 5 of 8. The plague finally claims a victim within the city walls, and in the outburst of violence that follows, several scores are settled. By the time dawn breaks, will there still be ³700 souls on the Volga" and who would be left to command them?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
NORTHLANDERS VOL. 3: BLOOD IN THE SNOW TP
Written by Brian Wood, art by Dean Ormston, Vasilis Lolos, Danijel Zezelj and Davide Gianfelice, cover by Massimo Carnivale.
Collecting Northlanders #9,10, 17-20! This collection explores everything from the art of Viking single combat to the role of women in the Viking world.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 24.
OTHER LIVES HC
Written, art and cover by Peter Bagge.
Meet three certified geeks: a self-loathing journalist who has a seemingly normal girlfriend, a conspiracy theorist who still lives with his mother and an unemploy ed gamer who lives in his car. These strangely likable misfits find that dark personal secrets can sometimes be a virtue in Other Lives a hilarious original graphic novel by award-winning creator Peter Bagge. The story also explores people's identities, both real and created, and how the two become confused and conflated through the Internet and role-playing games.
136 pages, black and white, $24.99, in stores on April 14.
SCALPED #36
Written by Jason Aaron,
art by Danijel Zezelj, cover by Jock.
Beginning a brand-new arc focusing on one of the reservation's most mysterious characters: Red Crow's right-hand man, Shunka. When Red Crow becomes embroiled in a feud with a rival Native American casino, Shunka is sent to sort out the messŠ
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 17.
SWEET TOOTH #6
Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.
³In Captivity" part 1! A new storyline begins for one of the most talked about new series. After the twisted conclusion to the previous issue, take a look back at the first days of the apocalypse and the lengths to which Jeppard is forced to go in order to survive. Plus, discover more details about the disturbing fate of the young hybrid boy Gus.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 3.
TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 6: GOUGE AWAY TP NEW EDITION
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos and others, cover by Darick Robertson.
Spider Jerusalem is hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly elected President's campaign, all from issues #31-36.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 3.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #17
Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Albert Ponticelli, cover by Dave Johnson.
The world is becoming as hot as the barrel of a spent gun, and Moses feels it most of all. Now he's making a mad play, falsely aligning himself with everyone in hopes of figuring out who killed the camp doctor before one of his new ³friends" puts a bullet in his back.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 24.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER VOL. 2: EASY KILL TP
Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Alberto Ponticelli and Pat Masioni, cover by Dave Johnson.
In this second volume, collecting issues #7-14 of the acclaimed series, a militant group makes the Unknown Soldier an offer: To focus the world's attention on Africa's problems, kill American celebrity Margaret Wells on Ugandan soil.
200 pages, $17.99, in stores on March 17.
THE UNWRITTEN #10
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and Jimmy Broxton, cover by Yuko Shimizu.
The start of a new storyline! Tom Taylor discovers the true meaning of "out of the frying pan" as his escape from Donostia jail takes him to Stuttgart -- in 1940! It's a ghost city inhabited by the master liar of the Third Reich, Josef Goebbels, and a tortured soul who's crying out for rescue or death...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Feb. 10.
Y: THE LAST MAN DELUXE EDITION BOOK THREE HC
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Pia Guerra, Goran Sudzuka and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale.
In this collection of #24-36, Yorick's unbalanced sister Hero tracks him to San Francisco, only to find that he has seemingly succumbed to the male-killing plague.
320 pages, $29.99, in stores on April 21.
JOHNNY DC TITLES
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #14
Written by Landry Walker, with art and cover by Eric Jones.
Love hurts in our volatile and villainous Valentine's Day issue! Batman and Huntress team up to take down a would-be Super-Villain, but when they underestimate him and his mad, love-struck scheme our heroes find themselves wishing that it was only a movie.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 17.
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #13
Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art by Mike Norton, cover by Byron Vaughns.
He's baaaaaaack! All the area kids are in for a day of fun at the museum when Billy and Mary run into none other than Theo Adam! Does he remember the magic word? NoŠ but let's just say he'll be back in black before the day is done!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 24.
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #46
Written by Arie Kaplan, Jason Hall and Jim Alexander, art by Min S. Ku and Phillip Moy, cover by Ku.
This month, two Ben 10 Alien Force stories, plus a Samurai Jack tale! First, Ben is kidnapped by an obsessive collector. In the second story, Kevin's shady past comes back to haunt him, putting his friends in danger!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 3.
LOONEY TUNES #183
Written by Sholly Fisch and others, art by David Santana, David Alvarez, Mike DeCarlo and others, cover by Scott Gross.
The entire Philistine army lives in fear of Samson (Pepe Le Pew) and his mighty smell! While Pepe's busy romancing secret agent Delilah, she's trying to help the Philistines cut off Pepe's stench.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 3.
NIGHT OWLS VOL.1 TP
Written by Peter Timony, art and cover by Bobby Timony.
In 1920s New York City, Professor Ernest Baxter, an expert in all things arcane; Mindy Markus, a scrappy flapper; and Roscoe, a gargoyle from the Bronx, are The Night Owls. Together they solve crimes no one else can, specializing in the supernatural, in this first volume collecting the short stories that make up their webcomic adventures.
192 pages, $14.99, in stores on March 24.
SCOOBY-DOO #153
Written by Paul Kupperberg, art by Roberto Barrios, Horacio Ottolini and Fabio Laguna, cover by Vincent Deporter.
A TV studio finds its halls terrorized by a phantom just as the Scooby Gang is set to appear as guests to discuss their mystery busting adventures! Could the ghoul be a former host? Find out in "The Phantom of the Opal!"
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 10.
SUPER FRIENDS #24
Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by J. Bone.
It's a super-science conference like none other when all the Mad Scientists gather together on Oolong Island to share their latest inventions -- and to plot against the Super Friends!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 10.
TINY TITANS #25
Written by Art Baltazar, Franco and Geoff Johns, art and cover by Baltazar.
Special guest co-writer Geoff Johns comes to Tiny Titans, and he's bringing Superboy along with him! And Superboy's bringing his bizarro brother Match! And Match... well, Match always brings mischief wherever he goes. Join us for an extra-super issue jam-packed with colored rings and awesome things!
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Feb. 17.
CMX TITLES
MY DARLING! MISS BANCHO VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Mayu Fujikata.
Souka and her mother are looking for a fresh start, so they move to a new place where no one knows them. Souka embraces the idea of starting over and leaves her private school days behind to enroll in the local tech academy. But the first day of school is nothing like she imagined it would be‹she is the only girl around! Unfortunately, not everyone welcomes Souka with open arms, including the school leader. But when she takes him down in front of everyone, Souka becomes the new boss on campus!
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 10.
DEKA KYOSHI VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Tamio Baba.
A troubled student named Negishi is prone to fits of rage, but no one knows why. Will he be reformed before he really hurts someone? During Track and Field Day, Detective Toyama has to fight off two unsavory photographers who are at the school investigating the previous teacher's death. Then, the entire class learns a lesson about teasing someone over a very private matter.
162 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 24.
KING OF CARDS VOL. 9
Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno.
Final volume! Manami tries to apologize to Ko and explain why Araki, his rival for Manami's affections, has the ring she lost. But Ko thinks he has it all figured out and that Manami has chosen Araki. The two rivals decide to have a CHAOS match to determine who will be with Manami once and for all‹but the final showdown is interrupted when Manami has to be rushed to the hospital.
200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 31.
OH! MY BROTHER VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Ken Saito.
With all of the excitement surrounding the culture festival, Masago didn't study at all for her tests. So, when the spirit of her brother Shiro offers to take the tests for her, she lets him. Now that Masago has perfect scores in every class, her teacher suggests she run for student council. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks this is a good idea and Masago becomes a target!
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 31.
THE LIZARD PRINCE VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Asuka Izumi.
Sienna returns home to the palace. His parents are delighted to have him back and are excited about his upcoming marriage to Princess Canary. At a ceremony for the couple, Prince Heath accidentally wipes out Sienna's memories. Can Canary bring them back? And when Siennna later loses control of his transformations just before the wedding, will Canary have to marry a lizard after all?
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 3.
FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 15
Written and illustrated by Yasuko Aoike.
The saga of the Seventh Seal concludes! The Major fights the KGB over the black box, a device that will close the computer gap between the old Soviet Union and the west.When he's critically injured, it looks like the Russians may get away. But the last laugh might be on them. Then get ready for a gothic ghost story, as Eroica visits a castle and falls in love with a statue!
184 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 10.
I HATE YOU MORE THAN ANYONE VOL. 9
Written and illustrated by Banri Hidaka.
Kazuha contends with the rivalry between the Sugimoto brothers. Maki, the one she's in love with, resents Saki, the brother who teaches at Kazuha's school‹and the feeling may be mutual. Now we'll learn how their mother blamed Maki for all of their family misfortunes and how a mysterious woman became involved in this family feud.Will all of this information affect Kazuha's feelings toward Maki?
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on March 17.
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