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MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2009

DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

DCU EVENT TITLES

BLACKEST NIGHT #8

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert and Joe Prado, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari, sketch variant cover by Reis.

The extra-sized conclusion to the most talked-about event in comics is here, and the results will change the course of the DC Universe for years to come. Earth has become the final battleground for life versus death, but how will our heroes fight back against the darkness of sentient space itself? And what does the future hold for Green Lantern, The Flash and the rest of the world's greatest heroes and villains? Find out here as the stage is set for the next epic era of DC Comics!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 31.

GREEN LANTERN #52

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, variant cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope.

Blackest Night's penultimate chapter is here.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #46

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

Blackest Night comes to its epic and stunning conclusion in this over-sized issue as the Green Lantern Corps descends on Earth to make their final stand against Nekron and the Black Lanterns!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 17.



BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN AND ROBIN #10

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Andy Clarke and Scott Hanna, cover by Frank Quitely, variant cover by Clarke.

Clarke joins writer Morrison for a three-issue arc titled "Batman vs. Robin!" Why would Talia al Ghul manipulate her son Damian into taking action against Batman? Will Damian do as Mother says...or stay loyal to Dick Grayson? Plus, more on the Domino Killer, Oberon Sexton, and the menace of El Penitente's drug cartel! Is this already the end for the new Dynamic Duo?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

BATGIRL #8

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

The Red Robin crossover begins here! When Tim Drake returns to Gotham City, the last person he expects to find in the Batcave is Stephanie Brown. But when Ra's al Ghul attacks on Batman's closest allies, Red Robin and Batgirl will have to put the past aside to save Leslie Thompkins's life. Continued in Red Robin #10!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

BATMAN #697

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

Who wears the Black Mask? The true identity of Gotham City's new crimelord is finally revealed and that identity will surprise everybody -- especially Batman! And after the final showdown between Black Mask and The Dark Knight, will things ever be the same for Kittyhawk and the Reaper

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

DETECTIVE COMICS #863

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Jock, co-feature art by Cully Hamner, cover by JH Williams III.

When Batman and Batwoman each face off against a knife-wielding killer, they soon find themselves working different sides of the same case. But will they arrive in time to rescue the missing girl and stop the killer from claiming another victim? Things do not end well in "Cutter" Part 3.

And in The Question, the mastermind behind the human trafficking ring and the gunrunning scheme is finally revealed, and The Question and the Huntress find themselves in the fight of their lives.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 31.

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #10

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 struggling against the deadly clutches of Mr. Zsasz. With the lives of kidnapped children at stake, it's up to Gotham City's finest heroes to save the day.

And in the Manhunter co-feature, Two-Face's trial comes to a surprising end as a new trial starts! Can Kate balance all of that with her need to spend time as Manhunter? And what's Kate's son Ramsey doing in Gotham?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 24.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #10

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

Is The Riddler friend or foe? One thing's for sure ­ he definitely isn't making life easy for Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #42

Written by Sam Kieth, art and cover by Kieth.

In "Ghosts" part 3 of 4, Batman and Callie become closer as they literally share their troubles when Batman goes blind! And the creature they're fighting continues taking the two down memory lane. But can either Batman or Callie handle being forced to face the loss of their parents?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

RED ROBIN #10

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

The Red Robin/Batgirl crossover continues as Ra's al Ghul targets everyone in Bruce Wayne's "family" for death ­ and only Red Robin and Batgirl can stop it. Except Batgirl's not so sure about Tim these days...especially once he starts working with one of Ra's' own assassins. Plus, Ra's al Ghul vs. Hush! Vicki Vale vs. Alfred! And Tam Fox continues her search only to run into even more trouble. Continued from this month's Batgirl #8!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

OUTSIDERS #28

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

It's the ultimate battle royal as team member faces off against team member! It's Geo-Force verses Black Lightning for the control -- and the fate -- of The Outsiders, and the team will never ever be the same again!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

AZRAEL #6

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

Having been exposed to the memories of his predecessors, Michael Lane is consumed with learning all he can about their past but fears that what he learns will inform his future. How did past warriors from the Order of Purity who wore the Suit of Sorrows handle their spiral into madness? And how did the agent of the Order of St. Dumas handle these rogue madmen?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.



SUPERMAN TITLES

SUPERMAN: LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #1

Written by James Robinson and Sterling Gates, art by Pete Woods, cover by Andy Kubert, variant cover by Marcos Marz.

The new Superman crossover event "Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes" begins here, in this first issue of a 3-part mini-series! It's New Krypton's worst nightmare as Brainiac attacks the planet, determined to recapture the city of Kandor! But General Zod has been waiting for this moment since Brainiac first attacked Old Krypton -- he has a plan to save his people, but at the cost of Earth and the future as we know it! So it's up to Superman, Supergirl, Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes to stop the two madmen before they destroy everything!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

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 March 31.

ACTION COMICS #887

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

In this corner -- the already beaten, exhausted and bruised Nightwing & Flamebird! And in this corner -- the reincarnation of the all-powerful Kryptonian sun god Rao! Place your bets! (Smart money's on the sun god.)

And in the co-feature, Captain Atom has to answer for his past sins by fighting the entire Justice League of America single-handedly!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 10.

ADVENTURE COMICS #8-9

Written by James Robinson and Sterling Gates, co-feature written by Eric Trautmann, art by Julian Lopez and Clayton Henry, co-feature art by Pier Gallo, covers by Francis Manapul, variant covers by Joe Quinones and Duncan Rouleau.

Adventure Comics ships twice this month as this spring's Superman event "Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes" starts with a prologue in #8 and reaches a boiling point in #9!

Starting way back in "The Lightning Saga," various clues have been planted about a group of Legionnaires undercover in the 21st century. Who are they and why are they here? And what does their mission have to do with the fate of New Krypton?

Meanwhile, in a tale of the 31st century, the Legion of Super-Heroes infiltrates a hidden Legion of Super-Villains base! The horrifying plans Brainiac 5 discovers inside will alter Superman's life ­ forever!

Plus, in the co-feature learn more about General Lane's Human Defense Corps -- Earth's best line of defense against the looming Kryptonian threat!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 3 and March 31.

SUPERMAN #698

Written by James Robinson, art by Bernard Chang and Javier Pina, cover by Julian Lopez and Bit.

"Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes" Part 3! Superman is trapped on Brainiac's ship while New Krypton burns! Mon-El will need to call upon all the skills he's learned in the last year if he's going to have a chance of freeing the Man of Steel! Plus, what secret about Brainiac will the duo learn that may help turn the tide?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #70

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

As Batman springs his trap for the shape-shifting Durlan terrorist stranded on Earth, Superman and NRG-X battle out Round Two in the Fortress of Solitude!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

SUPERMAN 80-PAGE GIANT #1

Written by Kathyrn Immonen, Ben McCool and others, art by Clayton Henry, Julian Lopez and others, cover by Aaron Lopresti.

A thrilling collection of up-and-coming talent tackles Superman and the heroes of Metropolis! Packed with guest stars galore including Bizarro, Lois Lane and many more, these timeless tales of The Man of Steel are destined to thrill!

80 pages, $5.99, in stores on March 17.

SUPERGIRL #51

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Jamal Igle and Jon Sibal, cover by Joshua Middleton.

"Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes" Part 2! Amidst Brainiac's assault on New Krypton, General Zod has brandished the Legion of Super-Heroes terrorists and imprisoned them! Superboy will do his best to free them, but he'll have to go through Supergirl first! That's right, it's the Super-battle of the sexes you've been waiting for! Poor Ma Kent is going to be so disappointed in them.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.



DCU TITLES

BOOSTER GOLD #30

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

BWhen Booster Gold rescues his sister from the timestream ­ saving her from imminent death -- he soon realizes that the sister he saved is not the same girl he remembers. Will the two be reunited as Booster Gold and Goldstar -- or will Michele disappear into the timestream forever? And what will become of Rip Hunter?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 17.

DOOM PATROL #8

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Matthew Clark, cover by Justiniano.

A pandimensional wrecking crew has come to Oolong Island looking for something specific, and the Doom Patrol had better find it while there's still an island left!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 10.

FIRST WAVE #1

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Rag Morales, cover by J.G. Jones, variant cover by Neal Adams.

DC's shocking new pulp universe is finally unveiled! In the shadows of the War, the roots of the Golden Tree cabal grew deep into the heart of a fallen world... and the leaders at the heart of this secret organization see no place in their utopia for heroism. Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to their advance ­ until now. Central City's mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well. But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is the Batman? Azzarello and Morales craft a DC universe like readers have never seen before! It's a world with no supermen, only mortal men... Death can come at any moment, and adventure can still be found at every corner of the map! Will Doc Savage be the first to lead the coming world or the last to be crushed under its heel?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 3.

THE FLASH: SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2010 #1

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Scott Kolins, Francia Manapul and others, cover by Manapul.

Flash Facts! In the aftermath of Blackest Night and The Flash: Rebirth comes the beginning of a new era for Barry Allen and the deadly Rogues! As Barry readjusts to life again, strange happenings explode across Central City that will lead to one of the most bizarre murder mysteries Barry will ever face in the upcoming The Flash #1! Plus, Wally West, Kid Flash, Gorilla Grodd and a cold case that will send The Flash down a path unlike any other.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 24.

THE GREAT TEN #5

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

With the truth behind the return of the Old Gods of China finally revealed, the team looks toward its leader -- August General in Iron -- to take control. But where do the General's loyalties lie? Will he lead with his mind and satisfy mainland China -- or will he follow his heart and side with Ghost Fox Killer and the rest of the team? Be here to find out!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

GREEN ARROW #31

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Diogenes Neves, cover by Mauro Cascioli, variant cover by Mike Mayhew.

"The Fall of Green Arrow" begins here! Spinning out of the shocking events of Justice League: Cry for Justice and Justice League: The Rise and Fall Special #1 comes the destruction of Green Arrow. As Oliver Queen's inner turmoil and guilt overwhelms him, secrets are revealed that will tear him asunder. What will the Emerald Archer reveal to the world that will change his life and the lives of the people around him forever? And why are Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Barry Allen (The Flash) and the rest of the Justice League hunting him?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

HUMAN TARGET #2

Written by Len Wein and Peter Johson, art by Bruno Redondo, Sergio Sandoval and Simon Coleby, cover by JP Leon.

Based on the anticipated series from Warner Bros. TV premiering on Fox this January! Christopher Chance, the Human Target, has undertaken a deadly mission to protect an informant against organized crime families while he collects evidence throughout Europe. Unfortunately, the mob's next stop is at the Vatican. Can even Chance's considerable skills get them inside the holiest and most heavily guarded of locales?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

JONAH HEX #53

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Billy Tucci.

What person connects a coffin, a train robbery, a wicked double-crossing, and a wannabe-actress-turned-saloon-dancer? You know his name. It's right there in the title.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

JONAH HEX: NO WAY BACK HC

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Tony Dezuniga.

Discover how Jonah Hex's rough family life transformed him into the justice-thirsty vigilante he became. DeZuniga returns to illustrate a new, archetypal epic. This heartbreaking, brutal original graphic novel is set against the unforgiving landscape of the Wild West and delves into Hex's painful past, revealing for the first time how his difficult upbringing made him that era's most feared bounty hunter. Along the way, Hex must come to terms with the death of a loved one, long thought lost, battle El Papagayo and his gang of bandits, and attempt to make peace with his own past.

136 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 5.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL #1

Written by James Robinson and J.T. Krul, art and variant cover by Mike Mayhew, cover by Mauro Cascioli.

Following the stunning conclusion to Justice League: Cry for Justice comes the next epic chapter for the World's Greatest Heroes. What controversial decision has created a split in the League? A new meaning to the term "hunt for justice" creates fear in the villain populace. Plus, a shocking secret is revealed that will change Green Arrow's life forever.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 10.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE OF ARSENAL #1

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Geraldo Borges and Marlo Alquiza, cover by Greg Horn, variant cover by Mike Mayhew.

In Justice League: Cry for Justice, Roy Harper lost everything at the hands of Prometheus, barely surviving the brutal severing of his arm. But when he finally awakens from his coma, Roy will find that his dangerous journey into despair is just beginning.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 24.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #43

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

Following the decision that occurred in Justice League: Cry for Justice and the events of Justice League: The Rise and Fall Special #1, the World's Greatest Heroes must come to terms with who they are and what they represent. Meanwhile, an all-new danger threatens the existence of everything past and present in the exciting finale of "Team History."

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 31.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #37

Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Jesus Merino and Jesse Delperdang, cover by Merino.

The war takes a turn for the worse for the JSA as the enemy fires up their super power-negating "Darkness Engine." But the terror rises when the team learns that the machine is powered by the black egg that used to be their colleague Obsidian!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

JSA ALL-STARS #4

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.

The All-Stars are forced to team with the Injustice Society against Johnny Sorrow's unearthly accomplice! And only Star Girl knows what she must sacrifice to save friend and foe alike!

The hero and villain team-ups continue in the co-feature, as Liberty Belle and Hourman join their proven enemies Tigress and Icicle, who hold essential clues as to the whereabouts of the ancient mysticism embodied in the Staff of Life!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 3.

MAGOG 7

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

Magog's goddess mate goes undercover -- in his friend Lauren's body! Top that with a new threat rearing its head toward Earth. It's too bad Magog's not a member of the JSA anymore -- he could sure use the help! Guest-starring Zatanna!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

MILESTONE FOREVER #2

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by John Paul Leon, Denys Cowan, Prentis Rollins, Chriscross and Rob Stull, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

Find out what pushed Dharma into madness and how Dakota came to the DCU. Witness the triumphant return of some of Milestone's original creative teams as they deliver a story that no one else could!

48 pages, $5.99, in stores on March 3.

NEMESIS: THE IMPOSTERS #1

Written by Ivan Brandon, art by Cliff Richards.

For Thomas Andrew Tresser, aka Nemesis, the world of metahuman espionage is never what it seems. After his recent "reeducation" at the hands of the Global Peace Agency, Nemesis finds himself thrust back into the real world with enemies seemingly around every corner. Tasked with uncovering the truth about his mission and the true identities of those hoping to unleash a great evil on the world, Nemesis is forced to confront the fact that he may not be able to trust anybody in the universe -- including himself.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

POWER GIRL #10

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

Power Girl squares off against Satanna and her Animal Army just as Terra enters the fray! This should be a good thing, but somehow it looks like Power Girl's got a new enemy!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #14

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

The finale in the war against the new Starro the Conqueror! Can super-genius Vril Dox, Adam Strange and their grizzled band of rebels possibly gain victory against a mega-army from nine galaxies?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

SECRET SIX #19

Written by Gail Simone, art by Jim Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi.

Catman's past crawls back to haunt him as Cheshire returns! Could the secret she's carrying spell the end of the Secret Six?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

THE SHIELD #7

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

Debuting the latest Red Circle hero -- The Fox! Filmmaker Paul Patten Jr. heads from Seattle to the underbelly of Tokyo gangster life, caught up in a mission to discover the truth behind his late father's adventures, but becomes the modern embodiment of the Kitsune totem known as the Fox!

Meanwhile, a new mission kicks off for the Shield -- Operation Gunslinger! Hot on the trail of the mysterious H.I.V.E. splinter group Black Seven the Shield must lead a group of special operatives, one of whom strongly has his faith strongly shaken in his commanding officer. Will the Shield uphold his loyalty oath? Or is he about to go AWOL?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 17.

TEEN TITANS #81

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

The Teen Titans are reunited with Static, but can they survive the power of Holocaust? And will Static stay with the Titans if he survives? Plus, Ravager's nemesis forces her to make a decision: Is her life worth the lives of a dozen innocent girls?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

TITANS #23

Written by Eddie Berganza, art and cover by Angel Unzeuta.

Spotlight on Red Arrow! As Roy Harper lies in critical condition after the events of Justice League: Cry of Justice #5, his fever dreams show him the perfect future life he wants for the Titans. Unfortunately for him, it's a life the Titans will never see.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

THE WARLORD #12

Written, art and cover by Mike Grell.

Death could not stop him! Shamballah has been destroyed, Deimos is resurrected and The Warlord is...defeated? A hero will die -- but will the legend live on? The coming months will reveal all as DC's finest fantasy epic throws away the rulebook and takes a turn readers never saw coming!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

THE WEB #7

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.

The Web has just killed for the first time! But has he really stunned the Stunner for good? His trip to the morgue will uncover some answers! Plus, the Hangman continues his undying watch over San Francisco!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 31.

WONDER WOMAN #42

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

Simone and Scott reunite for this explosive tale featuring the stunning return of a star-spanning threat from Diana's past! Can even Wonder Woman stop Earth from this world-destroying madwoman? Guest-starring the Green Lantern Corps! "The Wrath of The Silver Serpent"!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.



DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS

BATMAN: LONG SHADOWS HC

Written by Judd Winick, art by Ed Benes, Mark Bagley and Rob Hunter, cover by J.G. Jones.

Can the new Batman maintain his grip on Gotham City's criminal element? With Bruce Wayne gone in the wake of Batman: R.I.P., Dick Grayson -- formerly known as both Robin and Nightwing -- becomes the new Batman in this new hardcover collecting Batman #687-691. And it's not long before the city's criminals put him to the test! With the Penguin intent on becoming Gotham's new crime kingpin and Two-Face waging a war of his own, how can any hero, let alone one who's just stepped into his role, stop them? It won't be easy -- especially since he also has to round up a posse of escaped Arkham Asylum inmates.

128 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 26.

BATMAN: THE STREETS OF GOTHAM VOL. 1 -- HUSH MONEY HC

Written by Paul Dini, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Nguyen.

How will the police feel about Gotham City's new Dark Knight ‹ and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did? Commissioner Gordon's about to find out as he teams with the new Batman to combat the fiery threat of Firefly in this new hardcover collecting Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, Detective Comics #852 and Batman #685.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 12.

ATOMIC KNIGHTS HC

Written by John Broome, art and cover by Murphy Anderson.

In a post-apocalyptic future, the Atomic Knights protect the surviving citizens against threats of all sorts in tales from Strange Adventures #117, 120, 123, 126, 129, 132, 135, 136, 138, 141, 144, 147, 150, 153 156 and 160. Collected here for the first time!

192 pages, $39.99, in stores on May 10.

JONAH HEX: SIX GUN WAR TP

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Cristiano Cucina.

In this epic from issues #44-49, Quentin Turnbull is out for vengeance on the man he believes is responsible for killing his son: Jonah Hex! Guest-starring Tallulah Black, Bat Lash and more!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 14.

BOOSTER GOLD: DAY OF DEATH TP

Written by Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen, art by Jurgens, Pat Olliffe and Norm Rapmund, cover by Jurgens and Rapmund.

Booster Gold investigates the death of Batman -- only to run afoul of another Batman who doesn't want Booster near this case. Collecting Booster Gold #20-25 and Brave and the Bold #23.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 7.

JSA: THY KINGDOM COME PART THREE TP

Written by Geoff Johns, Alex Ross and Peter Tomasi, art by Alex Ross, Dale Eaglesham, Fernanod Pasarin and Nathan Massengill, cover by Alex Ross.

Collecting Justice Society of America #19-22 and the Justice Society: Kingdom Come Specials Mago, Superman and The Kingdom, now in trade paperback! Picking up where Part Two left off, The Justice Society begins to dissolve as Gog vows to bring peace to Earth in a way that frightens some and thrills others. Torn between Gog's desire to help the world and the moral cost it comes with, it's old guard vs. new as the line that was drawn is crossed.

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 7.

POWER GIRL: A NEW BEGINNING TP

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

Exploding from the first six issues of her new, hit series, JSA leader Power Girl wants to build a new secret identity -- but a villain from her past has other plans for her and to get his way, he's holding Manhattan hostage. Plus, a trio of sexy alien marauders hits Earth for the ultimate party. Unfortunately, by their standards, that means destroying it.

160 pages, $17.99, in stores on April 14.

RED ROBIN: THE GRAIL TP

Written by Christopher Yost, art by Ramon Bachs and Art Thibert, cover by Francis Manapul.

A new Batman watches over Gotham City -- but Tim Drake won't give up on the old one in this volume collecting Red Robin #1-5. In his new guise as Red Robin, Tim won't rest until Bruce Wayne is found!

128 pages, $17.99, in stores on April 28.

CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 5 TP

Written by Gerry Conway, art by Dick Dillin, George Perez and others, cover by Perez.

A new helping of JLA/JSA crossovers is here, featuring stories from Justice League of America #159, 160, 171, 172, 183, 184 and 185, guest-starring Jonah Hex, Enemy Ace, The New Gods and more!

176 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 21.

SECRET SIX: DEPTHS TP

Written by Gail Simone, art by Nicola Scott, Carlos Rodriguez and others, cover by Daniel Luvisi.

With Batman's cowl up for grabs, two of The Secret Six think they should be the new Dark Knight. And a mission on Devil's Island draws the attention of Wonder Woman in this new collection of issues #8-14!

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 7.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: DIAL H FOR HERO TP

Written by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney and others, cover by Mooney.

The quirky series from House of Mystery #156-173 is collected for the first time in this title introducing teenaged Robby Reed, whose discovery of the H-E-R-O dial leads to costumed adventure!

288 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 21.

SOLOMON GRUNDY TP

Written by Geoff Johns and Scot Kolins, art and cover by Kolins.

Discover how Solomon Grundy became an undead monster and one of the DC Universe's most feared villains in this epic tying into Blackest Night. Featuring Faces of Evil: Solomon Grundy #1 and the seven-issue Grundy mini-series!

192 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 28.

TEEN TITANS: CHILD'S PLAY TP

Written by Sean McKeever, Bryan Q. Miller and Felicia D. Anderson, art and cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson.

The team faces the new Fearsome Five in these tales from Teen Titans #71-78. Plus, the Calculator seeks vengeance after the teen heroes failed to protect his children.

208 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 7.

THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 8 TP

Written by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak and others, cover by Fred Ray.

In these stories from 1942's Action Comics #44-46, World's Finest Comics #5 and Superman #14-15, The Man of Tomorrow faces threats from the mysterious Undersea City and more!

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 14.

SUPERBOY: THE BOY OF STEEL

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Francis Manapul.

Superboy is back -- and can't wait to jump back into his life in these tales from Adventure Comics #0-3 and 5-6, plus a tale from Superman Secret Files 2009. But which life will it be? Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth: Smallville. While Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe.

144 pages, $24.99, in stores on May 12.

SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF ATLAS TP

Written by James Robinson and Jack Kirby, art by Renato Guedes, Kirby and others, cover by Alex Ross.

When Atlas stakes a claim on Metropolis in this tale from Superman #677-680, it's up to Superman and Krypto to take him down. Also including First Issue Special #1, the 1975 tale that introduced Atlas!

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 21.

DONG XOAI, VIETNAM 1965 HC

Written, art and cover by Joe Kubert.

Joe Kubert, one of the most influential storytellers in comics, tells the harrowing, true story of a detachment of Special Forces soldiers on a simple recon mission into the village of Dong Xoai, Vietnam, that turned suddenly deadly.

Dong Xoai, Vietnam 1965 has a unique perspective, since Kubert based the story on extensive information gathered from the surviving members of the unit. It covers not only the action of the event but the details of deployment and build-up that led to the deadly encounter for these young American G.I.s.

200 pages, $24.99, in stores on May 5.



WILDSTORM TITLES

ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 4 #3

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

The Pale Horseman makes his deadly debut! But is he a villain or the Dark Age's purest hero? Plus, Charles and Royal confront their parents' killer in Las Vegas, only to see matters take a strange and dangerous new path. Featuring Mirage, the Silver Agent, Honor Guard, the First Family, the Blue Knights and more!

32 pages $3.99, in stores on March 31.

THE AUTHORITY #20

Written by Marc Bernadin and Adam Freeman, art by Al Barrionuevo, cover by Marcus To and Sandra Hope.

With the Carrier streaking through space beyond their control, the newly configured Authority find themselves on Daemon's doorstep unable to defend themselves against both incoming hostiles and a growing rebellion from within. With Jack and Christine struggling for control, the team finds salvation in the most unexpected of places.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #7

Written by Keith Giffen and Grant Morrison, art by Brian Stelfreeze and Joel Gomez, cover by Gene Ha.

On a world where superheroes are seen as witches, super-science is used to hunt heroes down before they're given kangaroo trials and then, inevitably, executed. That's exactly what was done to this Earth's Apollo, and now that our Authority has arrived, they plan on making things better. But one thing must go right: the two Midnighters they now have can't end up killing each other.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

DANTE'S INFERNO #4

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

Beatrice and Lucifer are now married; only the consummation remains. Dante watches in agony as Beatrice pays the ultimate price for his sins and transforms into the Queen of Hell. Things can't possibly get worse...until Dante encounters his own mother in the Wood of Suicides.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 10.

EX MACHINA #49

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

It's the bloody conclusion to "Pro-Life," and the penultimate issue of this groundbreaking political thriller. Mayor Hundred makes the hardest decision of his career, as the final pieces fall into place for an unforgettable series finale.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

EX MACHINA DELUXE EDITION BOOK 3 HC

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris, John Paul Leon and others, cover by Harris.

In this Deluxe hardcover collecting Ex Machina #21-29, Ex Machins: Inside the Machine and the Ex Machina Special #3, Mayor Mitchell Hundred faces difficult decisions regarding New York City's drug laws. But will a string of brazen, violent robberies and a shocking suicide affect the the Mayor's policy? And in a second story set during the New York blackout of 2003, the mayor must deal with a city gone dark.

272 pages, $29.99, in stores on May 19.

FREE REALMS #7

Written by J.S. Lewis, art and cover by Jon Sommariva and Allen Martinez.

Saving Queen Valerian's life launched Dane and Maya into the spotlight. All Maya wants is to return to a life of anonymity, but Dane is looking to parlay his 15 minutes of fame into a lifetime of fortune. He talks Maya into entering the Royal Scavenger Hunt with him, but when they get trapped in a crypt beneath Blackspore Swamp, the adventurers realize quickly that they may not live past the first stage.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 10.

GOD OF WAR #1

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Andrea Sorrentino, cover by Andy Park.

The Playstation game comes to life at WildStorm! Dive into the story behind what makes Kratos, the lead in the video game, a God of War. From his Spartan childhood, to the battles and tragedies that define him, to the war with the gods he currently wages, God of War delivers the back-story fans have been clamoring for. And beware anyone who stands in his way...whether they be god, barbarian, or minotaur matters not. Kratos is prepared to destroy all who oppose him!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

MODERN WARFARE 2: GHOST #4

Written by David Lapham, art by Kevin West, cover by Federico Dallocchio.

Now that Ghost is back in the real world, he's finding it hard to tell what's real anymore...until a face from his botched mission in Mexico appears. It's someone he thought long dead. Could this be another hallucination ­ or something far more sinister? The brutal action continues!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 10.

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 it's only natural that BSAA Agents Gere and Sugarman wonder why he's 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, Benes' 2-page origin story of Agent Mina Gere!

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

SPARTA: USA #1

Written by David Lapham, art and cover by Johnny Timmons, variant cover by Lapham.

There's never been a more American town than Sparta. In Sparta they believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness through treachery, blackmail and murder -- just like the Maestro taught them as he learned it from the U.S. President. Sparta is such a great place that no one ever thinks of leaving. It's been three years since anyone's tried, and he was never heard from again...until today.

Today, Godfrey McLaine, the greatest quarterback in Sparta's history, has returned bigger, taller and redder than when he left. He's also armed with a secret that will expose the rotten core of the American Dream.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

SUPERNATURAL: BEGINNING'S END #3

Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, art by Diego Olmos and Matthew Dow Smith, photo cover.

Perpetually caught between Sam and John's arguments, Dean hits a boiling point and drags his brother out for some good ol' monster hunting ­ at the Museum of Natural History! Time for a little bonding over blood! But the boys' first "hunt" together goes tragically wrong...and has disastrous consequences for Sam.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

VICTORIAN UNDEAD #5

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

The zombie assault has London in shambles and the government panicked! Attempts at containment are failing, and they turn to Holmes and Watson for a last-ditch attempt at stopping the madness. Can they solve the riddle of the undead before a final decision on total annihilation is reached?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

WILDCATS #21

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Tim Seeley and Ryan Winn, cover by Marcus To and Sandra Hope.

The war with the Red Blade comes to a dramatic, spectacular finish, as our desperate heroes pull out all the stops to keep the alien invaders from eradicating all life on Earth! Who, if anyone, will be left standing, and what kind of planet will be left for them to try to rebuild?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER TP

Written by Micky Neilson, art and cover by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington.

Collecting the 4-issue miniseries, this epic begins as the Lich King's plague of death ravages the kingdom of Lordaeron. Hidden away, a mighty blade is forged from a dark orb ‹ a blade that will become legend.

136 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 28.



VERTIGO TITLES

100% TP

Written, art and cover by Paul Pope.

The edgy, groundbreaking epic from visionary creator Paul Pope is now available in paperback! Collecting all five issues of the hard-hitting mini-series that takes a peek inside a cyberpunk vision of the year 2038, this new volume includes a host of never-before-seen material previously only available in the HC.

256 pages, black and white, $29.99, in stores on April 14.

AIR #19

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

On the hunt for a 100-year-old suitcase, the team ends up in St. Petersburg during their first solo mission in the hyperprax test plane. Tired of having her destiny dictated to her, Blythe decides to take the future into her own hands.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

AMERICAN VAMPIRE #1

Written by Scott Snyder and Stephen King, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque, variant cover by Jim Lee.

Witness the birth of a brand new species of vampire in this new ongoing series that begins with five extra-sized issues featuring back-to-back stories by exciting new writer Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King! When notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet is attacked by an old enemy (who happens to be a member of the undead), the first American vampire is born... a vampire powered by the sun, stronger, fiercer, and meaner than anything that came before. Plus, Pearl Jones is a struggling young actress in 1920s Los Angeles. But when her big break brings her face-to-face with an ancient evil, her Hollywood dream quickly turns into a brutal, shocking nightmare.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 17.

CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #5

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

The search for the source of the black market magics takes Cinderella and Aladdin to the Fables homeland of Ultima Thule where the fall of the Adversary's Empire has led to a bloody revolution. Back in Fabletown, Crispin Cordwainer's new shoe designs inspire a threat from Sheriff Beast.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

DEMO VOL. 2 #2

Written by Brian Wood, art and cover by Becky Cloonan .

The series with a self-contained story in each issue continues with a shockingly dark tale titled "Pangs!" Frank's rail-thin, barely eats, lives alone, pukes at the smell of breakfast, works in an office full of idiots, avoids lunch, hates chicken, hates seafood, hates socializing... He's completely unlike the woman at work he's becoming obsessed with. Despite all that, though, find out just how disturbingly far Frank will go to win her heart.

32 pages, black and white, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

DMZ #51

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

After the shattering events of issue #49, we start to pick up the pieces with "M.I.A.", a four-part story taking Matty to a remote and desolate section of the city. With no phone, no computer and no contact at all with any of his friends, what exactly is he doing there, and why?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

DAYTRIPPER #4

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

It's a day of celebration as Brás' son is born! But why is Brás' mother at the hospital before him? And when it comes to his family getting bigger, why might he not want to welcome all its new members?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

THE EXECUTOR HC

Written by Jon Evans, art by Andrea Mutti, cover by Lee Bermejo.

New from Vertigo Crime, The Executor is the story of Joseph Ullen, a retired pro athlete, who returns to his hometown in upstate New York when he's named executor of his high-school sweetheart's will. In a search to find out what really happened to Miriam following her mysterious death, Joseph is confronted with his own haunted past and the possibility that the two are connected.

200 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on May 19.

FABLES #94

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by Joao Ruas.

In this new storyline, Rose Red has finally hit rock bottom. Does she stay there or start the long, tortuous climb back up? We're hoping for the latter, since this new arc is named after her, and we wouldn't have much of a story without her. The Farm is in chaos, as many factions compete to fill the void of her missing leadership. And there's a big magical fight brewing down in the town square, right under her window.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

GREEK STREET #9

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

Terror, madness and the downright irrational collide as the war between the Fureys and the Chinese takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, after escaping Calypso and her pornsters, Eddie and Sandy finally meet their possible savior.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

HELLBLAZER #265

Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Simon Bisley.

In this 2-part storyline, Constantine reluctantly becomes embroiled in a group of anarcho punks who worship a powerful effigy of Sid Vicious. Complicating matters further is an alchemist and a violent group of extreme political fixers.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #23

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Luca Rossi and Sam Kieth, cover by Esao Andrews.

Here's Fig, waking up in bed with someone she'd much rather not wake up with. This, of course, leads to an unpleasant and bloody confrontation. What happens when one of the House of Mystery residents tries to kill another? Featuring an urban fairy tale illustrated by Kieth.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

JACK OF FABLES #44

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

Jack Frost and his stalwart owl companion MacDuff take to the skies as Jack's quest to save a kingdom from the vicious Empyrean nears its conclusion. We hope you like robot attack birds, rayguns and space elevators cause we have it all! Plus, Babe the Miniature Blue Ox: philosopher, poet, hero.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

JOE THE BARBARIAN #3

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

What menace lurks within the midget submarines of Crater Fjord? What is the shocking secret of The Dying Boy? And what part must Joe play in the prophecies of the threatened Kingdom? All this and Smoot, the world's biggest dwarf, in the latest chapter of this epic adventure of a boy and his rat.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 17.

MADAME XANADU #21

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

Madame Xanadu and her stark, raving mad sister Morgana are still at odds, leaving 1950s housewife Betty Reynolds more distraught -- and more inhuman -- than ever. And Mr. Jones continues his "negotiations" with the New York mob in an effort to aid and abet Madame Xanadu's investigation.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

NORTHLANDERS #26

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

"The Plague Widow" part 6 of 8. The settlement, driven half into the ground by crushing isolation and starvation, suffers anew in the brutal hands of Gunborg. Hilda, having been spared much of the recent violence, realizes her survival wasn't by chance, and what she is expected to pay in return is unthinkable.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 8: THE BLACKHAWK AND THE RETURN OF THE SCARLET GHOST TP

Written by Matt Wagner and Steve T. Seagle, with art by Matt Smith, Guy Davis and others, cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning.

In the latest SMT collection, featuring issues #45-52, Wesley Dodds encounters a brash young pilot called Blackhawk and enters the seedy world of pulp publishing.

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on March 24.

THE SANDMAN VOL. 1: PRELUDES & NOCTURNES TP NEW EDITION

Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringerberg and Malcolm Jones III, cover by Dave McKean.

The first volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal horror series is available in a new edition featuring the improved production values and coloring from the Absolute Edition. In Preludes & Nocturnes, collecting issues #1-8, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps Death's younger brother Dream instead. After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Morpheus goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine and an all-powerful madman. This book also includes the story "The Sound of Her Wings" which introduces the pragmatic, perky Death.

240 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 28.

SCALPED #36

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Davide Furno, cover by Jock.

Beginning a 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 mess...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 24.

SWEET TOOTH #7

Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.

As Jepperd hits rock bottom, memories of his chilling past resurface. And Gus finally comes face-to-face with the ominous Dr. Singh, a man at the center of the post-apocalyptic mystery.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 3.

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #18

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

With the doctor's killer revealed, Moses is dragged deeper into his own psychosis than ever before, making it more and more difficult to keep it cool as he plots the violent takedown of every enemy he's made while in the IDP camp.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 31.

THE UNWRITTEN #11

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

In a city haunted by its own past, Tom Taylor tries to help a very different kind of tormented ghost -- and discovers the many ways the dead can threaten the living.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 10.

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JOHNNY DC TITLES

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #15

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

The race is on between Batman and The Flash to find out which hero is the world's fastest detective! All they have to do is solve the case of the Minute Mystery...or die trying!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 24.

BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #14

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

Black Adam's made a shocking new friend -- and Freddy Freeman may be just what it takes to tip the scales and bring an end to Captain Marvel! It's a history-making brawl in the Natural History Museum.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 31.

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #47

Written by John Rozum, Joelle Sellner and Jim Alexander, art by Scott Jeralds, Scott Awley and Ethen Beavers, cover by Jay Stephens.

First, the Secret Saturdays discover a terrifying lake monster! Then, Zak and Fiskerton get caught in a sibling rivalry! And last, check out a world where Samurai Jack is only the size of a thumb!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 3.

LOONEY TUNES #184

Written by Sam Agro and Bill Mathey, art by Robert Pope, Scott McRae, David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Vincent Deporter.

This issue is full of so much medical malpractice it's enough to make a duck go "Quack."

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 3.

SCOOBY-DOO #154

Written by Paul Kupperberg, art by Fabio Laguna, cover by Vincent Deporter.

According to legend, a Civil War-era schooner carrying the bulk of the Confederacy's wealth sank long ago. The gang joins a captain and his crew in hopes of making the historical discovery. But something's lurking in the water ­ something that couldn't possibly exist!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 17.

SUPER FRIENDS #25

Written by Sholly Fisch, with art by Dario Brizuela, cover by J. Bone.

To commemorate 25 glorious issues, we're sending the team to compete in the Space Olympics! Of course, if they lose, Earth will be destroyed ­ but no need to tell them that!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 10.

TINY TITANS #26

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

It's the time of year for an all-green, never-mean issue of Tiny Titans! Miss Martian chases after Gizmo! Beast Boy chases after Miss Martian! Kroc eats things! Hmm, that last one doesn't quite fit... But wait -- some of the things he eats are green! That's better.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on March 24.

MAD MAGAZINE #503

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

We double-dog dare you to get your dose of guffaws and giggles with this newest issue!

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on March 17.

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CMX TITLES

DIAMOND GIRL VOL. 1

Written and illustrated by Takanori Yamazaki.

Tsubura has just moved to the countryside and is ready for some peace and quiet. At her new school, all she wants is to blend in. But when an errant ball shatters through her classroom window and she springs into action, Tsubura reveals her hidden talent for baseball. The school team is determined to get her to join and help to transform them from the worst to the best. No one really understands why Tsubura hates the sport, but their efforts to recruit her might just drive her away.

162 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 7.

BROKEN BLADE VOL. 3

Written and illustrated by Yunosuke Yoshinaga.

Rygart deals with his guilt over the death of Dan, the Golem pilot. Later, he's sworn in as part of the Krisna army and his own Golem is outfitted with a new, external armor. Outside of the city, Zess' unit sets up camp and plots its next move. Cleo wants revenge against Rygart, who she believes is responsible for Lee's death. But first Rygart has to go up against his friend Zess.

162 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 21.

CRAYON SHINCHAN VOL. 11

Written and illustrated by Yoshito Usui.

Only Shinnosuke could open up a doorway to the past by digging a hole in the yard! The Noharas find themselves transported back to Japan's Civil War Era, in the middle of a castle siege. A guy by the name of Stinkpoop is out to kidnap a princess in exchange for a valuable scroll. It's up to Shin and his family to save the day! Will their actions in the past turn the present into a big mess?

128 pages, black and white, $7.99, in stores on April 28.

FIRE INVESTIGATOR NANASE VOL. 4

Written by Izo Hashimoto, art by Tomoshige Ichikawa.

In the conclusion of "Trial By Fire," a dream brings up a re-pressed memory for Nanase concerning the night her house burned down. Soon, she's on another arson case that revolves around a very broken family. And when a bank goes up in flames, it seems the perpetrator might be tied directly to the infamous arsonist, Firebug. Will their connection finally reveal the master arsonist's identity?

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 14.

THE NAME OF THE FLOWER VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Ken Saito.

Final volume! While Kei is avoiding Chouko, he receives some important news about one of his books. Meanwhile, Chouko's busy with the literature club at school. Then she discovers that her grandfather is gravely ill and that she needs to be by his side. With relations strained, signals crossed, and other matters proving to be distracting, will this couple ever get to live happily ever after?

208 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 14.

TWO FLOWERS FOR THE DRAGON VOL. 6

Written and illustrated by Nari Kusakawa.

Already reeling from a devastating betrayal, Shakuya loses her powers just when the evil Master of the Sand makes his move! She and her friends barely escape from the underground complex before it collapses. Meanwhile, Kuwan has disappeared and taken the Dragon Orb with him! It's up to Lucien -- her other fiance -- to try and reignite her dragon powers in time to save the day!

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on April 21.






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