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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

DC COMICS FOR DECEMBER

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #4

Written by Grant Morrison and Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Rags Morales, Gene Ha, Rick Bryant and Matt Camp, cover by Morales, variant cover by Mike Choi.

Is your mind prepared for an encounter with the deadly Terminauts? What awful master do they serve? What horrible fate awaits Superman and the city of Metropolis? The true scope of Grant Morrison and Rags Morales' Action Comics run begins to come into view. And in a backup story from writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Matt Camp that spins out of Action Comics #2, John Henry Irons takes his first steps toward becoming the hero known as Steel!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

SUPERMAN #4

Written by George Perez, art by Jesus Merino and Perez, cover by Perez.

Discover the origin of the new foes who have been making The Man of Steel's life so painful and chaotic lately. What are their ties to the current Action Comics epic? Plus, Lois Lane uncovers a tragic secret from Superman's past!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

SUPERGIRL #4

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art and cover by Mahmud Asrar.

Trapped and powerless aboard a space station, Supergirl is at the mercy of an ingenious new foe who wants to learn everything there is to know about her. But Supergirl is more than just her powers, and she'll soon show this foe -- and all of Earth -- what's she truly capable of! Plus, more on the Girl of Steel's mysterious origin!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

SUPERBOY #4

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean, cover by Eric Canete.

Superboy has learned the truth about what he really is...and he's not taking it well. Alone in New York and surrounded by holiday cheer, it's a struggle to keep his emotions and his powers in check...and he's on a crash course with a dangerous pair of murderous young metahumans who are more like him than he might want to admit!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.



BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN #4

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Mike Choi, variant covers by Andy Kubert and Capullo.

Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

DETECTIVE COMICS #4

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

As Batman uncovers a deranged plot with far-reaching tentacles that touch some of the city's most elite citizens, he finds himself facing off against his newest and most fearsome foes: Dollmaker and his twisted family of killers!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

BATWING #4

Written by Judd Winick, art by Chriscross, cover by Ben Oliver.

As Massacre's bloody reign of murder continues and more heroes fall, Batwing closes in on this mad villain. But with his memories stirring, Batwing's dark past begins to emerge... At last, the truth of his past will come to light.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4

Written by Paul Jenkins and David Finch, art and cover by Finch, and Richard Friend.

Batman must race against time to save a friend's life. But his mission may prove impossible as he reels under the weight of three hundred chemically enhanced super-criminals who stand against him. All clues point to one psychotic criminal, and all roads to a solution that will lead to one secret location... but will Batman arrive too late to stop the rage let loose on his city?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #4

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray.

Batman and Robin are at the mercy of NoBody as he forces them to embrace a new way to battle crime and injustice. But Batman has other ideas! Plus: Don't miss the origin of NoBody!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

BATGIRL #4

Written by Gail Simone, art by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cinfuentes, cover by Adam Hughes.

Batgirl's secret past finally catches up to her as she races to a final confrontation with the deadly sociopath Mirror! All the answers start in this thrilling issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

BATWOMAN #4

Written by J.H. Williams III and Haden Blackman, art and cover by Williams.

Blood drenches the back alleys of Gotham City in Part four of "Hydrology" -- and Batwoman's life begins to burn!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

NIGHTWING #4

Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Trevor McCarthy, cover by Eddy Barrows.

As Haly's continues to travel the east coast, Dick's search for answers take him -- and the circus -- to Miami! But when a case from Gotham City brings Barbara Gordon to Florida, Nightwing and Batgirl must work together to bring a thief to justice. Be here as Nightwing and Batgirl tackle South Beach -- and discover the true nature of the circus! The answers start this issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

CATWOMAN #4

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Guillem March.

Catwoman pays a call on Wayne Manor, but those who live there prefer that you call first. Then Selina Kyle says goodbye to an old friend, says hello to an older one, and resolves more firmly than ever to strike out on her own. Only one of those things almost gets her killed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

BIRDS OF PREY #4

Written by Duane Swierczynski, art by Jesus Raiz, cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.

The only thing worse than a bomb on a speeding train is three bombs. Hidden inside the skulls of three different people. All on the same speeding train. And the Birds of Prey -- Black Canary, Starling, Katana and Poison Ivy -- know the names of only two of these walking bombs. Don't miss the shocking revelation that will rewrite the rules of the team forever! Yes, we know it's only issue #4! Guest starring Batgirl!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #4

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

The man who has pursued Starfire all the way to the wilds of Colorado has only one thing on his mind: her slow and painful death. His name is Crux -- and he's done some dark and dangerous work on his DNA to reach his goal of ridding the Earth of every alien on the planet! And Kori's about to learn that Red Hood and Roy Harper have their hands full with the ancient evil known as The Untitled!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES #1

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

In this sensational, giant-sized one-shot spinning out of BATMAN INCORPORATED, Batman realizes to his horror that he's been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him. Is his deadly adversary an old foe with a grudge to settle, a new face of evil…or something completely different? Only one thing is certain: You won't soon forget the shocking ending!

80 pages, $6.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

THE HUNTRESS #3

Writen by Paul Levitz, art by Marcus To and John Dell, cover by Guillem March.

The Huntress has vowed to take down one of the most powerful mob bosses in Europe...but who's the even more powerful man behind him? And why is she facing a showdown in the ancient ruins of Pompeii?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE #3

Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art and cover by Szymon Kudranski.

The Penguin has a new girlfriend! But his new relationship is just an excuse for bigger heists and more vicious crimes, all to obtain gifts for his loved ones! And the flashier the crime, the more easily it catches Batman's eye. With The Dark Knight hot on his trail, will the Penguin back away from his life of crime -- or will he continue his push to take over Gotham City's criminal underworld?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

BATMAN: ODYSSEY VOL. 2 #3

Written by Neal Adams, art by Neal Adams and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover and variant cover by Neal Adams.

Batman has sidestepped death time and time again, but that all ends in this issue with the gut-wrenching reality of the Underworld. It's a surreal -- yet all too real -- voyage into a personal hell of his own. Batman will never be the same.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 21.



GREEN LANTERN TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #4

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, cover by Mahnke and Keith Champagne, variant covers by Francis Manapul and Mahnke.

They've pillaged and enslaved his homeworld. Now the fear-mongering Sinestro Corps must face newly reinstated Green Lantern Sinestro. Can the renegade GL liberate Korugar from the army he assembled?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #4

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna, cover by Andy Kubert.

John Stewart has gone from being a Green Lantern soldier to prisoner of war! And in the process, he learns who the Corps' mysterious enemy truly is and what they really want. The truth will rock the Corps to its foundation!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #4

Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt.

The Green Lanterns' homeworld is under attack! Members of each of the Lantern Corps have laid siege to the powerful Guardians of the Universe to reclaim their stolen power rings, but only now has the Orange Lantern Larfleeze entered the fray...and he's not alone. The secret behind the stolen rings will be revealed and the status of Kyle Rayner within the Green Lantern Corps will be changed -- forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

RED LANTERNS #4

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Ed Benes, Diego Bernard and Rob Hunter, cover by Benes and Hunter.

A Red Lantern's tale never has a happy ending, so brace yourself for the tragic tales of Skallox, Zillius Zox and Ratchet. Their violent destinies set the stage for their new life as seekers of bloody vengeance!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.



JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES

JUSTICE LEAGUE #4

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant covers by Andy Kubert and Jim Lee.

The superstar team of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee continue the origin of the Justice League as The World's Greatest Heroes face the might of Apokolips -- and find aid in an unlikely hero, as Cyborg is created!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 21. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #4

Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, cover by David Finch and Richard Friend.

On their first mission, the team has been separated and defeated -- or so it seems! But when a new, galactic threat shows its face, will our heroes be able to defeat it or will the whole world suffer destruction on a cosmic scale?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

AQUAMAN #4

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

There are parts of the ocean even Aquaman should not enter. Now Aquaman and Mera must descend into uncharted territory: the smoky black crevice at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, home of the cannibalistic creatures known only as the Trench. One last secret behind these loathsome creatures will be revealed as "The Trench" thunders toward its bloodcurdling conclusion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

WONDER WOMAN #4

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Cliff Chiang.

Wonder Woman has left Paradise Island behind, but Hera is just arriving. Without the Amazons' most powerful daughter to protect them, can they withstand the wrath of a God who once favored them? And why would Zola want Diana to march right back into the eye of the storm?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

THE FLASH #4

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Manapul, variant cover by Eric Basaldua.

As Central City remains dark from the recent EMP blast, The Fastest Man Alive remains in hot pursuit of the one who set it off: Mob Rule! What does Mob Rule really want? Learn the rest of his origin right here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

CAPTAIN ATOM #4

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Freddie Williams, cover by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau.

Before he received his godlike powers, Captain Atom was a military man -- an Air Force pilot. Now, he's being recruited again to serve his country as only he can. But will Captain Atom go along with his new role as a weapon of mass destruction?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #4

Written by Ethan Van Sciver and Gail Simone, art by Yildiray Cinar, cover by Van Sciver.

The spotlight turns toward the Middle East and sinister forces that wish to get their hands on their very own Nuclear Men! But what is the mysterious connection to Ronnie and Jason? Plus, as the action explodes into all-out meltdown, the boys will have to deal with a wounded friend before time runs out!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

GREEN ARROW #4

Written by Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens, art by Dan Jurgens and George Perez, cover by Dave Wilkins.

It's a Tokyo showdown! At an international tech expo that caters to the likes of WayneTech and Queen Industries, party crasher Green Arrow finds himself in the sights of a mystery woman bent on taking down "evil" corporations -- like the one Green Arrow owns!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #4

Written by Tony S. Daniel, art and cover by Philip Tan.

The exciting conclusion to the Savage Hawkman's first adventure is here! Hawkman battles his way through Dr. Kane's compound, where the alien monstrosity known as Morphicius is sheltered. But in his quest for alien knowledge, Dr. Kane unknowingly jumpstarts what Morphicius refers to as the Black Plague. Can Hawkman contain this deadly outbreak, or will New York soon become infected with lethal, fast-spreading alien organisms?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

MISTER TERRIFIC #4

Written by Eric Wallace, art by Gianluca Gugliotta and Wayne Faucher, cover by J.G. Jones.

An alien S.O.S. draws Mister Terrific into the ninth dimension. But what begins as scientific exploration quickly turns deadly when he is taken prisoner by the villainous Kryl. Now the world's third-smartest man must engineer an extraterrestrial jailbreak! Easy, right? But even if he succeeds, how can Mister Terrific escape the inner demons that haunt him?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #4

Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Bernard Chang, cover by Ryan Sook.

Step right up, step right up! Watch as Deadman plays "20 Questions" with the enigmatic Son of the Morning on a roller coaster ride like no other! Plus: Ever wonder why good things happen to bad people? Why banks put Braille writing on drive-through ATMs? And just what exactly is the nature of your relationship with God?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #3

Written by Aaron Lopresti, Kevin Maguire and Matt Kindt, art by Lopresti, Maguire, Matt Ryan and Scott Kolins, cover by Rick Leonardi and Dan Green.

From a giant snake smashing through Zanzibar -- and through Robotman -- and an ancient reptile stalking the alleyways of Gotham City, to the endless plague of titans attracted to Tanga on a faraway planet, our heroes are put to the test as they face off against their demons!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #19-20

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Mike S. Miller, Howard Porter and Livesay, #19 cover by Mike S. Miller, #20 cover by Howard Porter and Livesay.

With Brainiac's final play revealed, the Justice League -- minus Superman -- must find a way to stop this final threat to Earth. Can the newly empowered civilians from The Daily Planet building help? Where will Earth turn in this dark hour?

As Brainiac's invading force prepares for combat, Batman must make a deadly decision that may put him at odds with the entire JLA. It's a decision that could save the Earth, and the Dark Knight will stop at nothing -- even fighting his allies -- to guarantee success...but can anyone save him from himself?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14 and Dec. 28.



THE DARK TITLES

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #4

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Mikel Janin, cover by Ryan Sook.

Madame Xanadu's plan is working! Zatanna, John Constantine, Shade the Changing Man, Mindwarp and Deadman are all being brought together. But will Xanadu's manipulations blow up in her face when she learns that Enchantress has grown too powerful to be controlled?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

SWAMP THING #4

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Victor Ibanez, cover by Yanick Paquette.

All across the world, those with a primal connection to the forces of life and death can feel that something is very wrong. The war between The Green andThe Other has begun, and the knights of decay walk the Earth unchecked -- but without Alec Holland, the Green has no champion strong enough to fight back!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

ANIMAL MAN #4

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Travel Foreman.

After coming face to face with the mysterious Totems, Buddy learns the truth about Maxine's destiny -- but it may be too late, as The Red is infiltrated by agents of The Other, and Buddy struggles to control his new, unfiltered powers with deadly results! Meanwhile, Ellen and Cliff must face the last Hunters alone!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF SHADE #4

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Alberto Ponticelli, cover by J.G. Jones.

"Monster Planet" comes to its world-shattering conclusion as Frankenstein and Nina take on the massive Sea Monster, while Lady Frankenstein and the rest of the Creature Commandos go head to head with the colossal Ogre Titan. Plus: Don't miss the debut of the G.I. Robot Squadron and the new War Wheel!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

I, VAMPIRE #4

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Andrea Sorrentino, cover by Jenny Frison.

Straight from the pages of Justice League Dark comes John Constantine! Problem is, rather than help Andrew in his war against the Queen of Blood, Constantine figures it would make more sense to just wipe out all of the vampires, including Andrew!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

RESURRECTION MAN #4

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Fernando Dagnino, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

Who is the Transhuman? And why is he risking his life for the Resurrection Man? And even with his help, will our hero be able to fend off the bounty-hunting Body Doubles and the forces of both Heaven and Hell?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

DEMON KNIGHTS #4

Written by Paul Cornell, art by Mike Choi, Diogenes Neves and Oclair Albert, cover by Mike Choi.

It wasn't a coincidence that the Shining Knight found herself in Little Spring as the Horde massed at the village gates. She's on a quest, and has been all her long life -- whether she's known it or not! Now, a powerful vision will reveal to her the true stakes of the battle for Little Spring and pull back the curtain on one of the biggest secrets in the DC Universe in "Merlin Watches The Storm."

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

THE SHADE #3

Written by James Robinson, art by Cully Hamner, cover by Tony Harris, variant cover by Hamner.

The Shade must take a trip "Down Under" to find the answers he seeks about his past! In Sydney, he encounters an old ally named Diablo Blacksmith. But deep in the heart of the Outback lies a monstrous foe, one that The Shade must face completely on his own, and one that knows all of The Shade's weaknesses.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

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THE EDGE TITLES

STORMWATCH #4

Written by Paul Cornell, art and cover by Miguel Sepulveda.

The earth is being eaten alive! As the unstoppable alien antibody continues consuming everything in its path, Stormwatch awakens a slumbering [information redacted] buried deep within the earth. But has the team found an ally or a threat greater than the antibody? However it plays out, the DC landscape literally will be changed forever! Plus: Don't miss a major change to the Stormwatch roster!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

VOODOO #4

Written by Ron Marz, art by Sam Basri, cover by John Tyler Christopher.

The mysterious Voodoo has left destruction in her wake since fleeing New Orleans. Her nemesis Special Agent Fallon remains hot on her trail as she heads for Metropolis…and Fallon isn't the only one, as a new, third player enters the hunt.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

GRIFTER #4

Written by Nathan Edmondson, art by Scott Clark and Dave Beaty, cover by CAFU and Jason Gorder.

Seattle is known for coffee, clouds, and Q-Core. Grifter's struggle has led him to the headquarters of a hero, but not without a few surprises along the way. Just when the gun-wielding con man thinks he's gotten the upper hand in his situation, he realizes he's put himself in the center of the bull's-eye! Guest-starring Green Arrow!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

O.M.A.C. #4

Written by Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen, art and cover by Giffen and Scott Koblish.

Kevin Kho finally makes it back home -- but while trying to pull the pieces of his life back together, he inadvertently disconnects from Brother Eye! Unfortunately, Kevin's freedom comes with a price, because now he's alone and forced to defend himself against Checkmate and their lethal Bio-gators!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

DEATHSTROKE #4

Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Joe Bennett and Art Thibert, cover by Simon Bisley.

Deathstroke incarcerated! As the world's fiercest mercenary is shipped off to a metahuman prison, Slade uncovers a new wrinkle in his quest to root out the forces working to manipulate him -- and the Blackhawks may be a part of it! Also, what exactly is in the briefcase? The answer will shock you!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

SUICIDE SQUAD #4

Written by Adam Glass, art by Federico Dellocchio, cover by Dan Panosian.

The body count rises! Another Squad member falls -- but not the way you might expect! Betrayal follows betrayal as Captain Boomerang joins the Squad in a smash-and-grab against the terrorist organization Kobra, and Harley Quinn shows why you should never, ever recruit Squad members from Arkham Asylum. Brace yourself for a last-page shocker the likes of which the Squad has never faced before!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

BLACKHAWKS #4

Written by Mike Costa, art by Graham Nolan and Trevor Scott, cover by Ken Lashley.

The Blackhawks have a brutal, apocalyptic showdown in the Eyrie against their newest, most dangerous foe. Meanwhile, Canada and Wildman enact a desperate plan to escape their captors...but escape to where?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

MEN OF WAR #4

Written by Ivan Brandon and B. Clay Moore, art by Tom Derenick and Paul McCaffrey, cover by Viktor Kalvachev.

Easy Company wrestles with the betrayal of one of their own, as each man processes Kobra's secret in his own way. But the company must forge ahead, marching into unknown enemy territory -- while an ancient evil lies waiting in a salty haze. Will this be the end for Rock and his men? Plus: A team of mecha fans turned engineers have built the hardware of their dreams, but will it work out the way it always does in the movies?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

ALL-STAR WESTERN #4

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat and Phil Winslade, cover by Ladronn.

The trail of a missing child from a wealthy family leads Jonah Hex and Amadeus Arkham into the watery catacombs of Gotham City's still-under-construction sewer system -- but will they survive the many dangers that lurk in those twisty depths? Also: introducing the Barbary Ghost, a fireworks wielding mistress of vengeance, stalking San Francisco's criminal underworld.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2

Written by Nick Spencer, art by Wes Craig and Jerry Ordway, cover by Frazer Irving.

It's the return of Warlord and his underground race, the Subterraneans! For too long their voices have gone unheard, their claims of mistreatment by T.H.U.N.D.E.R. and the people of the surface world ignored! Today, they send a message to those who have done them wrong -- by executing Dynamo! Plus, in a special sequence drawn by the legendary Jerry Ordway, learn about the man who built the devices that power the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents -- and more about the mysterious super-computer known as Daniel.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

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YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES

TEEN TITANS #4

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

Wonder Girl has come to New York City to find Red Robin and fill him in on what she's learned about N.O.W.H.E.R.E., but it turns out she's going to have to go through the mysterious Superboy first! As two of DC's most powerful young metahumans battle over the streets of Times Square on New Year's Eve, Red Robin assembles his team to help Wonder Girl.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

STATIC SHOCK #4

Written by John Rozum, art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, cover by Khary Randolph.

Static is hot on Piranha's trail, but will he be able to stop Piranha from building his metahuman army? Plus: The Pale Man's true allegiance is revealed, and a foe from Static's past has returned -- and he's brought his latest Q-juice creation: Guillotina!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

HAWK AND DOVE #4

Written by Sterling Gates, art and cover by Rob Liefeld.

Following last issue's ultra-brawl with Condor and Swan through the halls of the White House, Hawk and Dove have more questions than answers! Luckily for them, they've taken a prisoner! But even as they begin to question him, sinister forces align with a new target in mind: Dove's boyfriend, Deadman! Can Dove protect the man she loves, or will her ghostly lover fall into darkness?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

BLUE BEETLE #4

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Ig Guara and J.P. Mayer, cover by Tyler Kirkham and Sal Regla.

What is Jaime Reyes going to do? La Dama and the unstoppable, mechanical monster known as Silverback both want the scarab for their own nefarious purposes, and Jaime's family and friends want to know why he disappeared. Can he keep his secret safe, or will he risk everything to tell his loved ones the truth?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #4

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Francis Portela, cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.

With time running out for the Legionnaire in the hands of the Dominators, it's down to Cosmic Boy to crack the riddle of how the all-powerful Daxamite Renegade made it through an impenetrable blockade… and why would Element Lad leave Chemical Kid alone in a room with that same very, very angry Renegade?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

LEGION LOST #4

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Pete Woods.

How far is Timber Wolf willing to go to rescue a teammate? Find out as the Lost search for the bio-terrorist who unleashed a deadly future virus. But how long before the military and the new heroes of the DC Universe decide to get involved?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #3

Written by Paul Levitz, art and cover by Chris Batista and Marc Deering.

The battle to save the border worlds of the United Planets from an unknown alien threat rages on. It's a trial by fire for the newly formed Legion as work continues on an experimental starship that could tip the balance of the war. Meanwhile, Brainac 5's attempts to unravel the enemy's objective push his 12th-level intellect to obsess over the one thing the Legionnaires don't have much of: time.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

THE RAY #1

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Jamal Igle and Rich Perrotta, cover by Jamal Igle.

Get ready for a brand new Ray! Lucien Gates's life is changed forever when he is struck by a mysterious beam of energy that turns him into a glowing gladiator -- and being a human ray of light comes in handy when his city is suddenly under attack from giant, building-sized monsters. Unfortunately, light powers are less than handy in keeping his girlfriend happy.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

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LICENSED TITLES

SUPERNATURAL #3

Written by Brian Wood, art by Grant Bond, cover by Dustin Nguyen.

Sam's never shaken the memory of the beautiful and deadly "Emma of the Isles." When a mysterious box arrives containing a plane ticket to Scotland, a cellphone and a gun, Sam doesn't waste any time catching the first flight out. But in a rural village, where's Emma? Why are the locals a little...off? Can Sam handle this mission without his brother?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

GEARS OF WAR #21

Written by Karen Traviss, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Colin Wilson.

In part 3 of "Dirty Little Secrets," the Gears have found their respite on the island of Vectes to be all too brief. The Lambent -- a deadly, mutating lifeform -- has followed them from the mainland and now threatens to wipe out what's left of humankind. Chairman Prescott has a plan he can reveal to no one -- least of all Marcus Fenix.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

END OF NATIONS #2

Written by Ricardo Sanchez, art by Yvel Guichet, cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.

Based on the highly anticipated free-to-play strategy game from Trion Worlds. A captured Shane locks horns with the commander of another resistance faction and discovers that the enemy of his enemy is by no means his friend. Meanwhile, the Order launches a deadly offensive.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

UNCHARTED #2

Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Sergio Sandoval, cover by Tony Harris, variant cover by Adam Hughes.

Nathan Drake learns that stealing a clue to the Amber Room from a Russian Black Market auction is no easy task. As competition creeps in every corner, Drake discovers he isn't alone in his search for the Amber Room...a certain femme fatale is also hot on the trail -- and nothing will get in her way.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

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AMERICAN VAMPIRE #22

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

It's hot rods, poodle skirts and rock ‘n' roll as American Vampire goes screaming into the 1950s! Who is Travis Kidd? What do the mysterious Vassals want with him? And what does it all have to do with Skinner Sweet? Find out in "Death Race" part 1!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

DMZ #72

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

Final issue. In a city that once seemed to be in a permanent state of war and despair, peace has reigned for a decade. What has become of the city that Matty Roth, Zee and so many others fought to preserve?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

FABLES #112

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

Christmas is here, and we know this holiday isn't always jolly for our favorite Fables. In this issue we get a glimpse into the future fates of our wild and dear Rose Red.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

HELLBLAZER #286

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

Constantine finally tracks down Tamsin, the sometime witch who's been tormenting his niece Gemma. Meanwhile, Constantine's trench coat works its way back to its original owner, leaving a trail of death and madness. But none of this can compare with the shocking revelation that lies in store for our long-suffering occultist.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

HELLBLAZER ANNUAL #1

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

A dying woman's desperate need to see her long lost son sends John Constantine on a mission in "Suicide Bridge," a haunting tale of evil and melancholy that finds John using his occult connections to learn why so many young people are going missing. It's a story full of strange places and desperate lives that leads Constantine to unearth his own connection to the mysterious disappearance of a boyhood friend.

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

IZOMBIE #20

Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred.

How are the people of Eugene dealing with the fallout of the recent zombie invasion? In this issue, we catch up with ghost girl Ellie and her new friend, Frankenteen.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

NORTHLANDERS #47

Written by Brian Wood, art by Declan Shalvey, cover by Massimo Carnevale.

"The Icelandic Trilogy", continues with part 6 of 9, titled "Commerce." Where once the Haukssons lived a frontier life, conquering lands with sword and shield, the twin siblings who now carry the name conquer their enemies with money and influence. As the entire nation undergoes a huge cultural shift, can the Hauksson bloodline survive?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

SCALPED #56

Written by Jason Aaron, art by R.M. Guera, cover by Jock.

"Knuckle Up" concludes with an epic confrontation that SCALPED readers have been waiting a long time to see. It's Dash vs. Shunka in a battle for the ages -- and if you think you know how it's all going to end, trust us, you don't.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

SPACEMAN #3

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

The space-spanning adventure from the creative team behind 100 BULLETS rolls on as our hero, Orson, drowns in a sea of star pirates, dirty drugs and his own intergalactic failures. Can he keep his head above water long enough to do the right thing?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

SWEET TOOTH #28

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Matt Kindt, cover by Lemire.

"The Taxidermist" concludes as Thacker leads his crew on an all-out assault on Simpson's camp in an attempt to slaughter the mysterious antlered child! But will the child live on, or will the plague spread? Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt conclude their mini-epic in bloody fashion with implications that will affect Gus, Jepperd and more.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

THE UNWRITTEN #32

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and M.K. Perker, cover by Yuko Shimizu.

Tom's battle against the cabal continues, with Glitterspar as the ultimate sanction. But Tom discovers that letting storybook magic into your world is playing with fire -- and ice.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

THE UNWRITTEN #32.5

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

In ancient Mesopotamia, just after the Flood that almost ended the world, the hero-king Gilgamesh embarks on a monster-hunt -- but the biggest monster may be walking at his side. A time-lost legend that casts unexpected light on the most ruthless of Tom's enemies: the man known as Pullman.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.



DC KIDS TITLES

THE ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #14

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Rich Burchett and Dan Davis.

Join the Caped Crusader for a special holiday story. Chanukah is coming, but constant struggles against injustice in Gotham's worst slum can wear anyone down -- even the heroic Ragman! Can Batman restore his ally's faith in justice...and his faith in himself?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

LOONEY TUNES #204

Written by Bill Matheny, art by Walter Carzon, cover by Dave Santana.

Ah, the holiday season! Hot cocoa with mini-marshmallows, candy canes, Yule logs, menorahs, Christmas Trees, sleigh bells -- and giant, goofy Yetis! (That's the Abominable Snowman to you!) Join Bugs and the Looney Tunes gang for a joyful romp in a snow-packed Blunderland!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #16

Written, art and cover by Scott Gross.

Those meddling kids are back on the case -- and this time they're in Egypt, helping to investigate the terrifying tombs of Tootincandy. The Mystery, Inc., gang has mummy madness to deal with -- and, of course, Shaggy and Scooby are nowhere to be seen!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.

TINY TITANS #47

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

It's Mrs. Atom's turn to babysit the Baby Titans -- Damien, Arthur Jr., Smidgen, Kid Devil and Jason Toddler. Can she do it alone? Maybe Miss Martian can help! What happens when our heroes get…lost in Metropolis?! Find out in this awesome baby-packed issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

YOUNG JUSTICE #11

Written by Greg Weisman and Kevin Hopps, art and cover by Chriostpher Jones.

The spotlight turns to Robin, who must leave his teammates to fight alongside his crimefighting mentor, Batman. And the stakes couldn't be higher for the Dynamic Duo as they face off against the Demon's Head himself: Ra's al Ghul!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.

MAD MAGAZINE #513

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

It's the big, year-end issue of MAD -- which means it's time for the "20 Dumbest People, Events and Things of 2011."

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on Dec. 6.

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DC COMICS PRESENTS: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #2

Written by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Michael Shoemaker, art by Francis Manapul, Gary Frank, Clayton Henry, Eric Wight, Joe Prado and Jon Sibal, cover by Aaron Lopresti.

Collecting Legion of Super-Heroes stories written by Geoff Johns! First, in the co-feature from Adventure Comics #0-4, Lightning Lad travels to the prison planet of Takron-Galtos to confront his brother, Lighting Lord, Sun Boy and Polar Boy team up to figure out what's up with a menace trying to destroy the universe, and Dawnstar is on the trail of the person who's been causing trouble for the Legion. This issue also includes a Superman/Legion tale from Action Comics #864, the Legion's appearance from Action Comics #900 and a story starring Mon El story from Action Comics Annual #10.

96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Dec. 28.

DC COMICS PRESENTS BATMAN: BLAZE OF GLORY #1

Written by Will Pfeiffer and Adam Beechen, art by Chris Weston, Steve Scott and Nathan Massengill, cover by Chris Weston.

From Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #197-199 and 212, a criminal with something to prove stalks Batman, and a young man takes his date to a Gotham City rooftop to look for the Dark Knight.

96 pages, $7.99, in storse on Dec. 28.

DC COMICS PRESENTS THE KENTS #2

Written by John Ostrander, art by Tmothy Truman and Michael Bair, cover by Tmothy Truman.

In these tales from The Kents #5-8, the war is on, and Nathan Kent is scouting for General Lyons while his brother rides with Quantrill.

96 pages, $7.99, in storse on Dec. 21.

DC COMICS PRESENTS BATMAN: THE SECRET CITY #1

Written by Dylan Horrocks and J. Torres, art by Ramon Bachs, David Lopez and others, cover by Tom Fowler.

Batman and Oracle must solve a string of murders in a part of Gotham City no one knew existed, leading Oracle into a world of her greatest dreams -- and nightmares. Plus: Batman tangles with Mr. Freeze! From Legends of the Dark Knight #180-181 and 190-191.

96 pages, $7.99, in storse on Dec. 14.

DC COMICS PRESENTS CAPTAIN ATOM #1

Written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka, rt and cover by CAFU.

In the co-feature from Action Comics #879-889, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle! Can he get it together in time to face off again Major Disaster?

96 pages, $7.99, in storse on Dec. 7.

DC COMICS PRESENTS BATMAN: URBAN LEGEND #1

Written by Bill Willingham, Devin Grayson, A.J. Lieberman and Dylan Horrocks, art by Tom Fowler, Jean-Jacque Dzialowski, Greg Scott and Ramon Bachs, cover by Jorge Zaffino.

Collecting tales from Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #168, and 177-180. When Catwoman tries to crush a human slave trade run in Gotham City, it draws the attention of Batman. Plus: Batman tries to regain his lost memory in a story from Bill Willingham, and Fat and Little Boy, from Batman: Broken City, are back!

96 pages, $7.99, in storse on Dec. 7.

DC UNIVERSE: SECRET ORIGINS HC

Written and art by various, montage cover.

The classic Silver Age titles are collected in hardcover for the first time, including Secret Origins #1, More Secret Origins #1, Even More Secret Origins #1 and Weird Secret Origins #1! The origins of Wonder Woman, the Superman/Batman team, The Challengers of the Unknown, Martian Manhunter, the Justice League of America, Aquaman, The Flash, The Atom, Bizarro and more!

320 pages, $39.99, in stores on Feb. 22.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP

Written by Larry Ivie, Wally Wood and others, art by Wally Wood, Mike Sekowsky, Gil Kane, George Tuska, Reed Crandall and others, cover by Wally Wood.

The first four issues of the sensational adventure comic originally published by Tower Comics are collected in this new series presenting the 1960s adventures of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents in chronological order for the very first time!

248 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

BATMAN BEYOND: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TP

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Ryan Benjamin, John Stanisci, Eduardo Pansica and Abel Ferreira, cover by Dustin Nguyen.

In these new stories from issues #1-8 of the hit series, a super-powered criminal has gotten in way over his head -- and the whole Justice League has come to Neo-Gotham to hunt him down!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 25.

ABSOLUTE BATMAN: DARK VICTORY

Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale.

Presenting the classic tale of the Dark Knight from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale for the first time in DC's upscale Absolute format! Collecting Batman: Dark Victory #0-13, this epic continues the story of The Long Halloween. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors.

Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

408 pages, $99.99, in stores on May 23.

BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE TP

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Chris Sprouse, Frazer Irving, Ryan Sook, Yanick Paquette, Lee Garbett, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story and Mick Gray, cover by Andy Kubert.

Grant Morrison's best-selling multipart Batman epic continues with this collection of the six-issue miniseries, now in trade paperback! Witness Bruce Wayne's adventures across time as he is swept through the time stream, from the ancient days that predate history itself through epics set in the times of pirates and the Old West, through his triumphant return to present day Gotham City!

232 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

CATWOMAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Ed Brubaker and Darwyne Cooke, art by Darwyn Cooke, Brad Rader, Cameron Stewart, Michael Allred and Rick Burchett, cover by Darwyn Cooke.

A new collection of Catwoman: Selina's Big Score, plus stories from Detective Comics #759-762 and Catwoman #1-9, featuring the work of Ed Brubaker, Darwyn Cooke and more!

336 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 26.

RESURRECTION MAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Dan Abnett and And Lanning, art by Butch Guice, Joe Phillips, Tom Grindberg, Mike McKone and others, cover by Butch Guice.

Issues #1-14 of the cult favorite series is collected at last! Mitch Shelley can be killed, but every time he comes back, he has a different power -- a new ability that sometimes is a blessing, sometimes a deadly curse. His deaths and rebirths leave him disoriented, but with the help of a new friend, Mitch discovers bits of his past, although the origin of his powers remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Resurrection Man's creators have set the ruthless female assassins called the Body Doubles on his trail. Also pursuing Mitch is a sociopath named Hooker, a test survivor like Mitch with one big difference: Hooker's body is not repairing itself.

336 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 11.

THE DC UNIVERSE BY ALAN MOORE HC

Written by Alan Moore, art by Jim Aparo, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Kevin O'Neill, Joe Orlando, George Pérez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Rick Veitch, Al Williamson, Bill Willingham, Jim Baikie and Michael Lopez, cover by Brian Bolland.

The work of Alan Moore during the 1980s is a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters. Collected in this volume are all of Moore's Superman and Batman stories, including Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Batman: The Killing Joke, Dc Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern #188, The Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales of The Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 & 3, Superman Annual #11 and Vigilante #17-18, plus Voodoo #1-4, Deathblow: By Blows #1-3 and more!

304 pages, $39.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

THE FLASH: THE DASTARDLY DEATH OF THE ROGUES TP

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

The Fastest Man Alive must solve the murder of one of his greatest foes and protect his other foes from an elusive killer in this title collection The Flash #1-6 and The Flash Secret Files 2010! Racing out of Blackest Night, The Flash returns to his life in Central City -- but when one of his Rogues Gallery of foes turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it's up to The Fastest Man Alive to solve this bizarre crime and protect those who are targeted by the killer.

228 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 11.

SUPERMAN: THE REIGN OF DOOMSDAY HC

Written by Paul Cornell, Damon Lindelof, Paul Dini, Geoff Johns, David Goyer, Richard Donner, Derek Hoffman and Brian Stelfreeze, art by Pete Woods, Jesus Merino, Kenneth Rocafort, Rags Morales, Dan Jurgens, Ardian Syaf, Gary Frank, Jamal Igle, Ryan Sook, R.B. Saf, Brian Stelfreeze and Matt Camp, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

Doomsday has returned in these tales from Action Comics #900-904! The monster that once Superman's life in a battle that destroyed half of Metropolis is back for another round with the Man of Steel. Cornell pens a tale that not only puts Superman in a fight for his life -- but in a fight for the life of Superboy, Supergirl and all members of the Superman family.

200 pages, $22.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN TP

Written by James Robinson and Sterling Gates, art by Eddy Barrows, Aaron Lopresti and others, cover by Barrows.

The final chapter in the New Krypton storyline is collected in this hardcover featuring Superman: War of the Supermen #0-4 and a page from Superman #700!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 18.

STORMWATCH VOL. 1 HC

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Tom Raney, Pete Woods, Michael Ryan, Jim Lee, Randy Elliot, Saleem Crawford and Richard Bennett, cover by Tom Raney and Rand Elliott.

A new collection of Warren Ellis's Stormwatch epics from issues #37-47, as The Weatherman transforms the team into a proactive, take-no-prisoners strike force. Starring Jack Hawksmoor, Battalion, Jenny Sparks, Apollo, Midnighter, Rose Tattoo and more!

296 pages, $39.99, in stores on Feb. 8.

SECRET SIX: THE DARKEST HOUSE TP

Written by Gail Simone and Keith Giffen, art by J. Calafiore, Matthew Clark and Ron Randall, cover by Danile Luvisi.

Collected from issues #30-36 and DOOM PATROL #19! A member of the team is determined to bring back a loved one from the Gates of Hell, and Bane must face his inner demons!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 18.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE SPECTRE TP

Written by Gardner Fox, Michael Fleisher and others, art by Murphay Anderson, Neal Adams, Jim Aparo and others, cover by Jim Aparo.

Grim tales of vengeance from the pages of Showcase #60, 61 and 64, The Brave and The Bold #72, 75, 116, 180 and 199, The Spectre #1-10, Adventure Comics #431-440, DC Comics Presents #29 and Ghosts #97-99.

592 pages, black and white, in stores on Jan. 18.

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 1 TP

Written by Grant Morrison, Art by J.H. Williams Iii, Simone Bianchi, Cameron Stewart, Frazer Irving, Ryan Sook and Mick Gray, cover by Ryan Sook.

Collecting Grant Morrison's magnum opus including Seven Soldiers of Victory #0, The Guardian #1-4, Klarion #1-3, Zatanna #1-3 and The Shining Knight #1-3. Independently, each of these heroes is featured in a story arc that redefines their purpose in the DC Universe. But their stories also interweave with the other soldiers' tales and tell a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind. These reluctant champions must arise and work together to save the world without ever meeting one another.

400 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 3 HC

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Rafael Albuquerque, Sean Murphy and Danijel Zezelj, cover by Albuquerque.

Two epic World War II tales in one massive volume! This hardcover includes American Vampire #12-18 plus the 5-issue miniseries Survival of the Fittest! In the Pacific, Pearl's husband Henry joins a clandestine group on a secret mission to Japan to hunt a new breed of bloodsucker. Meanwhile, Skinner Sweet has plans of his own... And in Euope, vampire hunters Felicia Book and Cash McCogan go behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Romania in search of a rumored vampire cure.

288 pages, $24.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

FLEX MENTALLO: MAN OF MUSCLE MYSTERY DELUXE EDITION HC

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

Once he was Hero of the Beach...and of the Doom Patrol. Now Flex Mentallo, Man of Muscle Mystery, returns to investigate the sinister dealings of his former comrade, The Fact, and a mysterious rock star whose connection to Flex may hold the key to saving them both. A deluxe hardcover collecting the four-issue miniseries, including a special sketch section and recolored art.

112 pages, $22.99, in stores on Feb. 1.

VERTIGO: FIRST BLOOD #1

Written by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Chris Roberstson, Mike Carey and Jeff Lemire, art by Rafael Albuquerque, Michael Allred, Peter Gross and Jeff Lemire, montage cover.

A value-priced reprint of four hot debut issues from Vertigo: American Vampire #1, iZombie #1, The Unwritten #1 and Sweet Tooth #1!

96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Dec. 14.

VERTIGO RESURRECTED: SGT. ROCK -- BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE #2

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Joe Kubert.

Brian Azzarello teams with artist Joe Kubert for a graphic novel that puts Sgt. Rock in the midst of a murder mystery behind enemy lines. In this concluding issue of the epic World War II mystery, with no commanding officer and his men at risk, Sgt. Rock must hunt a killer.

96 pages, $7.99.

NOCHE ROJA TP

Written by Simon Oliver, art by Jason Latour, cover by Lee Bermejo.

In the tradition of Chinatown and L.A. Confidential, writer Simon Oliver explores a hidden world of corruption where money, sex, politics and crime all add up to the same thing.

In the desert just south of the border, young women are turning up murdered. No suspects. No clues. And authorities seem uninterested in uncovering any. When ex-private eye Jack Cohen is hired to find one missing girl, he is drawn back into the shadow world between North and South. And there, he must face the terrible tragedy in his past that he's been running from all these years. Noche Roja is a gripping noir tale of how the insatiable craving for cheap consumer goods leads to the ultimate cheapening of life itself.

164 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

FABLES DELUXE EDITION VOL. 4 HC

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Michael Kaluta, John Bolton, Charles Vess, Mark Wheatley, Jill Thompson and others, cover by James Jean.

Fables #28-33 are collected for the first time in hardcover, along with the original graphic novel Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall.

296 pages, $29.99, in stores on Feb. 15.

SWEET TOOTH VOL. 4: ENDANGERED SPECIES TP

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, Nate Powell and Emi Lenox, cover by Jeff Lemire.

In these stories from issues #18-25, Gus reluctantly joins Jepperd on a missing persons hunt as the tension between the two continues to grow. Meanwhile, Lucy and the girls meet the enigmatic Walter Fish.

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 25.

THE UNWRITTEN VOL. 5: ON TO GENESIS TP

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

In this new title collecting issues #24-30, Tom heads to New York, where the worldly goods of Wilson Taylor are being auctioned off -- and the only thing more dangerous than the other bidders is the auctioneer. Then, Tom goes to extreme measures to learn about his father's activities in the Golden Age of comic books!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 11.

YOUNG JUSTICE VOL. 1 TP

Written by Kevin Hopps, Greg Weisman, Art Baltazar and Franco, art by Mike Norton, Christopher Jones and Dan Davis, cover by Noron.

In these stories from Young Justice #0-6, the team takes on The Joker, meets Snapper Carr and trades campfire tales of past battles alongside their crimefighter mentors.

160 pages, $12.99.









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