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MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013

DC COMICS FOR APRIL

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #19

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Tony S. Daniel and Batt, fold-out cover by Tony S. Daniel.

Lex Luthor is in jail and his battlesuit is back in action. But if he's not wearing it, who is?

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 3. (Polybagged combo, $5.99).

SUPERMAN #19

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and told-out cover by Kenneth Rocafort, MAD variant cover.

Who is the one person with the power to turn Wonder Woman against Superman?

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

SUPERGIRL #19

Written by Mike Johnson, art and fold-out cover by Mahmud Asrar, MAD variant cover.

In a battle of equals, which girl will reign supreme?

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

SUPERBOY #19

Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean, fold-out cover by Ardian Syaf.

Superboy discovers he is more than a clone -- but what is the shocking secret behind his origin and birth?

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



BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN #19

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Andy Kubert, Sandra Hope and Alex Maleev, fold-out cover by Greg Capullo, MAD variant cover.

Who would cause Bruce Wayne to use a gun?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 10. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

DETECTIVE COMICS #19

Written by John Layman, art by Jason Fabok and Andy Clarke, fold-out cover by Jason Fabok, MAD variant cover.

In a special oversized celebratory issue, Batman is challenged by the "Mystery of the 900!"

80 pages, $7.99, in stores on April 3. (Combo pack edition, $8.99).

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #19

Written by Gregg Hurwitz, art and fold-out cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

Where is Batman while Gotham City is being destroyed?

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

BATMAN AND ROBIN #19

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

On the darkest of nights, who is the one person Batman meets that could change his life forever?

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

BATGIRL #19

Written by Gail Simone, art by Daniel Sampere and Vicente Cifuentes, fold-out cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira.

Will a battle of sibling rivalry lead to a death in the family?

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

BATWOMAN #19

Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art and fold-out cover by Trevor McCarthy, MAD variant cover.

What is the shocking family revelation that can turn Batwoman's world upside down?

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

BATWING #19

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and fold-out cover by Fabrizio Fiorentino.

Batwing quits -- and what new member of the Batman family is ready to take his place?

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

NIGHTWING #19

Written by Kyle Higgins, art and fold-out cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

"Death of the Family" is over, but the laughs continue to plague Nightwing. But it can't be him -- can it?

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

CATWOMAN #19

Written by Ann Nocenti, art and fold-out cover by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarrogona.

Catwoman needs help -- but what is the only place the Justice League of America can take her?

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

BIRDS OF PREY #19

Written by Christy Marx, art by Romano Molenaar and Vincente Cifuentes, fold-out cover by Ardian Syaf and Vicente Cifuentes.

There is a traitor on the team -- so who is the member that threatens to tear the Birds of Prey apart?

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

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #19

Written by James Tynion IV, art and fold-out cover by Mico Suayan.

What horrors lie beneath the mask of the Red Hood?

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

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #10

Written by Grant Morrison, art and fold-out cover by Chris Burnham, variant cover by Jason Masters.

When only one can survive, which will it be: the man or the bat?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 24. (Combo pack, $3.99).

TALON #7

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art and fold-out cover by Guillem March.

If the Court of Owls isn't responsible for killing Talon, then who is?

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



GREEN LANTERN TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #19

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, fold-out cover by Gary Frank, MAD variant cover.

Which one hero has the power to bring down all the Lantern Corps?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on April 3. (Combo pack, $3.99).

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #19

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin and Scott Hanna, fold-out cover by Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope.

One of biggest Green Lanterns rises from the dead? Will he help save the corps, or ruin it?

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

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #19

Written by Tony Bedard, art and fold-out cover by Aaron Kuder.

If that's Kyle, then who is the new White Lantern?

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

RED LANTERNS #19

Written by Peter Milligan, art and fold-out cover by Miguel Sepulveda.

All the rage of the Red Lantern Corps is focused on one target. Care to guess who it is?

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



JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES

JUSTICE LEAGUE #19

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Gary Frank, fold-out cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado, MAD variant cover.

Who is the one person dangerous enough to use Kryptonite against Superman?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 17. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #3

Written by Geoff Johns and Matt Kindt, art by David Finch and Scott Clark, fold-out cover by David Finch, MAD variant cover.

A new Secret Society is forming- -- but which of its members has the power to attack the Justice League from within?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 3. (Combo pack, $4.99).

AQUAMAN #19

Written by Geoff Johns, art and fold-out cover by Paul Pelletier.

The Ice King takes the throne as the true king of Atlantis -- but who will be the first to kneel before him?

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

WONDER WOMAN #19

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Tom Akins and Dan Green, fold-out cover by Cliff Chiang, MAD variant cover.

What is the one way Wonder Woman can stop Orion?

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

THE FLASH #19

Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Marcio Takara, fold-out cover by Francis Manapul.

What is the latest and greatest threat to The Flash and all those closest to him?

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

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #19

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Jesus Saiz, fold-out cover by Jesus Merino.

In this final issue, what time displaced-hero has arrived on our world -- and is the destruction he brings the herald to a great disaster?

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

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #19

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and fold-out cover by Dan Jurgens and Ray McCarthy.

What's more deadly to fire than a Killer Frost?

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

GREEN ARROW #19

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and fold-out cover by Andrea Sorrentino, MAD variant cover.

What startling secret is revealed on the island that gave Green Arrow birth?

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

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #19

Written by Tom DeFalco, art and fold-out cover by Joe Bennett and Art Thibert.

The Secret Society strikes again -- but who is the one member strong enough to ground The Savage Hawkman?

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

KATANA #3

Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Cristina Coronas and Bill Sienkiewicz, fold-out cover by Juan Jose Ryp.

If Katana’s sword is shattered, whose souls are escaping?

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA'S VIBE #3

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Pete Woods and Sean Parsons, fold-out cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

What is the one super power that is more than a match for Vibe and how can it tear the universe apart?

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

EARTH 2 #11

Written by James Robinson, art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott, fold-out cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

As Dr Fate emerges as the latest hero on Earth 2, what other heroes make a most unexpected appearance?

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

WORLDS' FINEST #11

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Barry Kitson and others, cover by Barry Kitson.

Mr. Terrific and Power Girl reunited? But if Michael Holt is still on Earth 2, who is kissing Karen Starr?

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



THE DARK TITLES

CONSTANTINE #2

Written by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes, art by Renato Guedes, fold-out cover by Juan Jose Ryp.

Which ghostly menace haunts Constantine today?

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

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #7

Written by Dan DiDio and J.M. DeMatteis, art and fold-out cover by Gena Ha and Zander Cannon.

Do you dare ask who slayed the Stranger?

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

SWORD OF SORCERY #7

Written by Christy Marx and Marc Andreyko, art by Aaron Lopresti and Andrei Bressan, fold-out cover by Aaron Lopresti.

What is the great evil Constantine unleashes on Gemworld, and why is Amethyst powerless to stop him?

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

DIAL H #11

Written by China Mieville, art by Alberto Ponticelli and Dan Green, fold-out cover by Brian Bolland.

What? The? Flash?

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #19

Written by Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes, art and fold-out cover by Mikel Janin.

The House of Mystery is under seige - can special guest-star The Flash help Justice League Dark battle this unexpected threat? !

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

ANIMAL MAN #19

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Steve Pugh, fold-out cover by Jae Lee.

As Animal Man's popularity grows, the paparazzi follow him everywhere. But is there one place he wishes they just wouldn't go?

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

SWAMP THING #19

Written by Charles Soule, art by Kano, fold-out cover by Andy Brase.

What could Swamp Thing possibly fear more than The Scarecrow?

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

I, VAMPIRE #19

Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, art by Fernando Blanco and Andrea Sorrentino, fold-out cover by Andrea Sorrentino.

Final issue. With this, the final issue, will Andrew Bennett survive to dawn's light?

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

DEMON KNIGHTS #19

Written by Robert Venditti, art and fold-out cover by Bernard Chang.

What undead menaces threaten the lives of the Demon Knights?

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

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THE EDGE TITLES

TEAM 7 #7

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Pascal Alixe, fold-out cover by Ken Lashley.

What new member, who threatens to tear the team apart, is welcomed into The New 52?

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

THRESHOLD #4

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Tom Raney and Scott Kolins, fold-out cover by Howard Porter.

What it the only cosmic entity strong enough to trap The Hunted in the city they're hiding?

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

STORMWATCH #19

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Yvel Guichet and Jonas Trindade, fold-out cover by Jim Starlin.

Team StormWatch is lost in a dimension shift -- so what team will rise and take their place?

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

SUICIDE SQUAD #19

Written by Adam Glass, art by Henrik Johnson and Sandu Florea, fold-out cover by Travel Foreman.

There's a new leader for the Suicide Squad -- but will the team stay or die?

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

ALL-STAR WESTERN #19

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat and Staz Johnson, fold-out cover by Glenn Fabry.

What type of gold means certain death for Jonah Hex?

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

DEATHSTROKE #19

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Edgar Salazar and Scott Hanna, fold-out cover by Juan Jose Ryp.

Which teens are the only ones deadly enough to stop Deathstroke?

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



YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES

TEEN TITANS #19

Written by Scott Lobdell, art and fold-out cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira, MAD variant cover.

Which new member of the Teen Titans reveals his true colors?

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

THE RAVAGERS #11

Written by Michael Alan Nelson, art by Ig Guara and Norm Rapmund, fold-out cover by Michael Golden.

The latest creature to escape from N.O.W.H.E.R.E. brings death to The Ravagers -- but is it animal, vegetable or mineral?

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

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #19

Written by Paul Levitz, art and fold-out cover by Keith Giffen and Scott Koblish..

The Legion of Super-Heroes is lost and hurtling into the sun -- is it possible to save them all?

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

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BEYOND THE NEW 52

AME-COMI GIRLS #2

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Eduardo Francisco.

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! The battle continues as Power Girl fights Brainiac at the Earth's core for the planet's survival. On Brainiac's ship, an unlikely team of heroines and villains come together to do their part. Will Batgirl and Robin help save the world, only to be grounded by their parents?

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

ARROW #6

Written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, art by Omar Francia, Sergio Sandoval and Xermanico, cover by MItch Breitweiser.

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time, inspired by the hit TV series! In an attempt to take down a Venezuelan drug cartel, Oliver gives one of its members a chance at redemption. While attending a football game, Oliver encounters a deranged madman threatening to destroy the entire stadium! Can the Arrow take him down without revealing his identity? A case from Detective Lance's past leads him down a dangerous road for the first time...

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

BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED #15

Written by J.T. Krul, Adam Beechen and Derek Fridolfs, art by Howard Porter, Livesay, Norm Breyfogle and Ben Caldwell, cover by Howard Porter.

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! Superman's resolve is tested as the Trillian civil war reaches its climax! The Justice League attempts to uncover the truth about the mysterious "Brain Trust!" After the shocking revelations in the last issue, a brand-new threat emerges for Batman!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on April 17.

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #13

Written by Derek Fridolfs, art and cover by Eric Nguyen.

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! All-new tales based on the hit videogame Batman: Arkham City! See Black Mask captured behind the walls of Arkham City...with some of his least favorite fellow convicts! In the epic gang war between The Joker and The Penguin, which side will Black Mask choose?

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

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #7

Written by Joe Harris, art and cover by Jason Masters.

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! In "Haunted Arkham," something has been stirring up the inmates at Arkham, especially Maxie Zeus! Something wicked this way comes, and it's trying to communicate with The Dark Knight.

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

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #12

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Jorge Jimenez, cover by Scott Kolins

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! The shocking conclusion to "Haunted." Superman and Impulse face off against the Black Flash in Las Vegas! Meanwhile, events move into crisis mode on Earth 2.

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

JSA: LIBERTY FILES -- THE WHISTLING SKULL #5

Written by B. Clay Moore, art and cover by Tony Harris.

The Whistling Skull's in a bit of a jam at Der Karneval! Can Nigel overcome his snake phobia in time to help him? These horrifying products of Nazi experimentation, however, refuse to go down without a fight. And in Japan, more is revealed about the fate of the previous Skull!

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

BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM #1

Written and art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Dustin Nguyen, variant cover by Chris Burnham.

The first time in print for this hit all-ages digital first series! First, Robin needs Batman's help to learn the true meaning of Halloween. Then, on Thanksgiving, Batman and Robin join the families of Gotham City around the table for a holiday feast -- and birds of a feather flock together to stage a march against the city...led by The Penguin!

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

SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES #12

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

Final issue. Because you demanded it! The return of the lunch lady! Er, we mean, the return of Darkseid! Has he returned for good -- or evil? Is he going to make us pancakes? When the Super Family leaps into action, will they be trapped in Apokolips?!

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

MAD MAGAZINE #521

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

April's here, and that means it's time for a new issue of MAD! Hey, it's more fun than doing your tax returns, right?

56 pages, $5.99, in stores on April 24.

LOONEY TUNES #212

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

Bugs Bunny makes a wrong turn at Albuquerque and ends up in Rocky and Mugsy's jail cell! Can Bugs be their way out? Or will they realize there's no place like home?

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

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #32

Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Scott Neely, cover by Scott Gross.

Famed movie director Albert Hatchplot is being haunted by the greatest menaces from his most famous movies! Can Scooby and the gang survive the crazed birds and killer crop dusters long enough to discover the truth?

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

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Ed Benes, variant and cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

First exciting issue of the new, ongoing adventures of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! While the Masters of the Universe mourn the loss of a fallen friend, Hordak infiltrates Eternia! Featuring the return of She-Ra! Now known as Despara, the most lethal weapon in Hordak's army, she returns to Eternia as He-Man's newest enemy!

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

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US #4

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Jheremy Raapack, cover by Mico Suayan.

All-new digital adventures in print for the first time! Based on the upcoming DC fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat! Superman discovers that not every nation on Earth is willing to fall in line with the new world order! A team of the world's most powerful Super Heroes unites to confront an old ally.

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

INSURGENT #4

Written by F.J. DeSanto and Todd Farmer, art and cover by Federico Dallocchio.

John Ravane leads his elite commandos into the heart of occupied Manhattan to rescue the most powerful leaders on Earth from the clutches of the Insurgents while also trying to locate the deadly Tenth Plague device before it detonates. After Ravane learns where the U.S. government is holding his daughter, can Cindy keep the mission AND Ravane from going off the rails before New York City is lost forever to the Insurgents? As the Insurgent Leader secretly tries to negotiate with President Chong for peace, loyalties are questioned, lives are lost, and action abounds in this original miniseries!

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

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VERTIGO TITLES

DJANGO UNCHAINED #5

Based on the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, art by R.M. Guera and Jason Latour, cover by Frank Quitely, variant cover by Ivan Reis.

The latest chapter of the miniseries adaptation of the screenplay from the Quentin Tarantino film, with a cover by Frank Quitely! Based on the entire, uncut story, containing scenes that may not appear in the final film! It's no holds barred as Django goes all out to save his beloved wife, Broomhilda!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on April 24.

FABLES #128

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckinghama, cover by Joao Ruas.

Bigby howls back to Castle Dark for a showdown with Prince Brandish for the hand of his/their wife, Snow White. Will anyone walk away alive?

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

FAIREST #14

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Barry Kitson, cover by Adam Hughes.

Dating is hard for everyone in this standalone tale -- but it's especially tricky if you're a gorgeous tree nymph from Fabletown. Princess Alder tells her tales of woe to Reynard the fox in a special issue.

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

GET JIRO! TP

Written by Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, art and cover by Langdon Foss.

An original graphic novel from Anthony Bourdain, renowned chef, New York Times bestselling author (Kitchen Confidential, Medium Raw) and star of the Emmy-winning travel show No Reservations and the new series The Layover! Cowritten by Joel Rose, this stylized send-up of food culture and society features spectacular detailed and dynamic art by Langdon Foss.

In a not-too-distant future of food-obsessed L.A., where master chefs rule the town like crime lords and people literally kill for a seat at the best restaurant, Jiro, a renegade and ruthless sushi chef arrives in town with strong ideas of his own. It's a bloody culinary war of epic proportions, and in the end, no chef may be left alive!

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on May. 1.

SAUCER COUNTRY #14

Written by Paul Cornell, art and cover by Ryan Kelly.

Final issue. Arcadia finally learns the "truth" about the alien invasion -- but what she chooses to do with that information will change the world forever!

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

THE UNWRITTEN #49

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

In part 2 of "Orpheus in the Underworld," Tom's quest for Lizzie has hit a major hurdle, in that he no longer remembers who either of them is. But is it possible he's already found her without even realizing it? And who holds the true power in Hades, where masks may hide anything -- or nothing?

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



DC TRADES AND HARDCOVERS

BATMAN AND ROBIN VOL. 2: PEARL HC

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray, Lee Gabrett, Andy Clarke and others, cover by Patrick Gleason and Mick Gray.

After the events of Batman and Robin Volume 1: Born To Kill, it's obvious that Damian has a long way to go before he'll be accepted into Gotham City's crimefighting family. Will Damian ever be able to live up to the standards that Nightwing, Red Robin and Red Hood set before him?

After a battle with the former Robins, can Damian's convictions stand up to a confrontation with the Dark Knight's greatest foe: The Joker?

Collects Batman and Robin #9-14 and 0.

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on June 5.

AQUAMAN VOL. 1: THE TRENCH TP

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

The first collection of the new Aquaman series, now in trade paperback!

The creators from Blackest Night and Brightest Day reunite to take Aquaman to amazing new depths!

Aquaman has renounced the throne of Atlantis – but now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean emerges...The Trench!

Collecting Aquaman #1-6!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 15.

THE PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 1: A STRANGER AMONG US TP

Written by Dan DiDio and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brent Anderson, Philip Tan and Scott Hanna, cover by Brent Anderson.

Who has been sacrificed? Who is guilty? Who can save us? And who is The Phantom Stranger? Cursed for a betrayal that affected the very course of history, the Stranger walks the Earth attempting to atone for his sins. His actions have consequences, and as he fulfills his duty, the people he encounters will never be the same.

CollectingThe Phantom Stranger #0-5.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 29.

GRIFTER VOL. 2: NEWFOUND POWER TP

Written by Rob Liefeld and Frank Tieri, art by Scott Clark, Marat Mychaels and others, cover by Rob Liefeld.

Grifter faces off against the Daemonites alongside Deathblow and Voodoo! But the super-weapon in the fight against Helspont proves to be more than even Grifter can handle!

Collecting Grifter #9-16 and 0.

208 pages, $16.99, in stores on May 22.

DEMON KNIGHTS VOL. 2: THE AVALON TRAP TP

Written by Paul Cornell, art by Bernard Chang, Diogenes Neves and others, cover by Michael Choi.

The Demon Knights learn of the twisted love shared by Madame Xanadu and Etrigan. Even more twists abound as they travel to Avalon to revive Merlin, only to find more dangers than they could have expected!

Collects Demon Knights #0 and 8-12.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 22.

THE RAVAGERS VOL. 1: THE KIDS FROM N.O.W.H.E.R.E. TP

Written by Howard Mackie and Tom DeFalco, art by Ian Churchill, Tom Raney, Daniel Sampere, Julius Gopez, Tyler Kirkham and others, cover by Ian Churchill.

Spinning directly out of DC's "The Culling" crossover! Fairchild, brother and sister Thunder and Lightning, the monstrous Ridge, Beast Boy, and Terra are being pursued by Rose Wilson and Warblade, who want them dead at any cost. But even as they run from their enemies, these strangers turned allies have to contend with each other as well.

Collects The Raveagers #1-7.

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on May 8.

SUPERMAN VOL. 2: SECRETS AND LIES HC

Written by Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen, Scott Lobdell and Fabian Nicieza, art by Dan Jurgens, Jesus Merino, Kenneth Rocafort, Pascal Alixe and others, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

Tucked away high in the Himalayas, a long dormant evil has made these snowy mountaintops its home. Helspont, a descendant of the ancient alien race of Daemonites, has enlisted an army of robots to obtain all there is to know about the Kryptonian menace standing between him and dominion over the Earth. Can Helspont gain control over Superman and use him to execute his invasion plan?

Collects Superman #7-12 and Superman Annual #1.

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on June 26.

SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 1 -- SUPERMAN AND THE MEN OF STEEL TP

Written by Grant Morrison and Sholly Fisch, art by Rags Morales, Andy Kubert, Brent Anderson, Rick Bryant, Jesse Delperdang, Sean Parsons, Brad Walker and Chriscross, cover by Rags Morales.

In these startling tales, the people of Metropolis turn on their new champion! Plus, the Superman of today and the Legion of Super-Heroes must save the jeans-wearing Superman of five years ago!

Collects Action Comics #1-8.

200 pages, $16.99, in stores on May 1.

SUPERBOY VOL. 2: EXTRACTION TP

Written by Scott Lobdell and Tom DeFalco, art by R.B. Silva, Brett Booth and others, cover by Ian Churchill.

When the organization known as N.O.W.H.E.R.E. captures Superboy, the Teen Titans and Legion Lost and pits the young heroes against each other to weed out the weak, it will take everything Superboy has to save himself and his new friends from each other.

Collects Superboy #0 and 8-12 and Teen Titans #10.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 29.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES VOL. 2: THE DOMINATORS TP

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Steve Lightle, Yildiray Cinar, Francis Portela, Scott Kolins and others, cover by Steve Lightle.

One of the Legion's oldest foes returns and plans to destroy the Legion of Super-Heroes from the inside out! The Dominators have kidnapped Braniac 5 and Dream Girl, and it's up to Star Boy to rescue them!

Collects Legion of Super-Heroes #8-14 and 0.

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on May 8.

ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 1 HC

Written by Jeph Loeb, art by Ed McGuinness, Dexter Vines, Pat Lee and Michael Turner, cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vinces.

Collecting the best-selling run of Superman/Batman written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Ed McGuinness, Michael Turner and Pat Lee!

The iconic Super Heroes unite when Lex Luthor, now president of the United States, accuses Superman of a crime against humanity, and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in -- dead or alive. And in the second story, prepare for the arrival of Supergirl! Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City!

Collecting Superman/Batman #1-13.

338 pages, $99.99, in stores on August 14.

BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN TP

Written by CHIP KIDD Art and cover by DAVE TAYLOR

In this original graphic novel from superstar writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor, Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin.

All manner of design-related malfunctions -- faulty crane calculations, sturdy materials suddenly collapsing, software glitches, walkways giving way and more -- cause casualties across the city. This bizarre string of seemingly random catastrophes threatens to bring down the whole construction industry. Fingers are pointed as Batman must somehow solve the problem and find whoever is behind it all.

112 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 8.

SOLO DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Darwyn Cooke, Jeph Loeb, Brian Azzarello, Richard Corben, Tim Sale, John Arcudi, Howard Chaykin, Michael Allred, Neil Gaiman, Steven T. Seagle, Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier, Brendan McCarthy and other, art by Tim Sale, Richard Corben, Paul Pope, Howard Chaykin, Darwyn Cooke, Jordi Bernet, Michael Allred, Teddy Kristiansen, Scott Hampton, Damion Scott, Sergio Aragones and Brendan McCarthy, cover by Tim Sale.

At last, the acclaimed 12-issue series Solo is collected, featuring the work of some of comics' greatest creators, including Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Paul Pope and so many others. With stories starring Batman, Robin, Superman, The Spectre, The Teen Titans and more, as well as westerns, war stories, science fiction epics, humor and horror, this is a collection you won't want to miss!

Collects Solo #1-12.

568 pages, $49.99, in stores on June 5.

STORMWATCH VOL. 2 HC

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Tom Raney, Randy Elliott, Oscar Jimenez, Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary and others, cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary.

Warren Ellis concludes his run on Stormwatch, redefining the team and introducing new members including the powerhouse Apollo and brutal Midnighter. But when disaster strikes in the form of alien creatures, can the team survive? Plus, Ellis introduces the concept of The Bleed, the fabric between realities that becomes a major aspect of the Wildstorm and DC Universe!

Collecting Stormwatch #48, 49 and #1-11.

384 pages, $29.99, in stores on June 12.

IN THE DAYS OF THE MOB HC

Written by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta and Mike Royer, cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia.

After arriving at DC Comics at the start of the 1970s, one of Jack Kirby's first projects was the black and white magazine In The Days of The Mob, which featured stories of organized crime in the 1930s. Now, this hard-to-find magazine is reprinted for the first time!

Collects The Days of The Mob #1 and stories from Amazing World of DC Comics #1 and 10.

108 pages, black and white, $39.99, in stores on August 7.

BATMAN BEYOND: 10,000 CLOWNS TP

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Norm Breyfogle, cover by Dustin Nguyen.

When the Jokerz gang, a group of criminals inspired by the Clown Prince of Crime, launches a series of coordinated attacks all around the town, Terry McGinnis can only save so many people. Who can he turn to for help?

Collects stories from Batman Beyond Unlimited #1-13.

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on May 16.

JUSTICE LEAGUE BEYOND: KONSTRICTION TP

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

Batman is a new recruit in the mighty Justice League, but the team will be immediately tested by a very Neo Gotham-related enemy! How will they work together to combat this threat?

Collects stories from Batman Beyond Unlimited #1-10.

178 pages, $16.99, in stores on May 16.

WATCHMEN DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Alan Moore, art and cover by Dave Gibbons.

In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created Watchmen, changing the course of comics' history and essentially remaking how popular culture perceived the genre. Popularly cited as the point where comics came of age, Watchmen's sophisticated take on superheroes has been universally acclaimed for its psychological depth and realism. Now, DC collects this series in the popular Deluxe Edition format.

Includes sketches, bonus material and a new introduction by artist Dave Gibbons.

Collects Watchmen #1-12.

448 pages, $39.99, in stores on May 29.

THE CAPTAIN COMET ARCHIVES HC

Written by John Broome, Gerry Conway and others, art by Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and others, cover by Carmine Infantino.

Captain Comet faces alien invasions and weird monsters from distant worlds in these stories from DC's classic science fiction series Strange Adventures, as well as his 1970s adventures!

Collects Strange Adventures #9-44, 46 and 49, and Secret Society of Super-Villains #2-6.

400 pages, $75, in stores on August 21.

THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA CHRONICLES VOL. 1 TP

Written by Gardner Fox, art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and others, cover by Mike Sekowsky and Murphy Anderson.

Presenting the adventures of the JLA in chronological order! Learn how the team first gathered to battle the intergalactic conqueror Starro!

Collects The Brave and the Bold #28-30 and Justice League of America #1-3.

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on May 22.

SUPERMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster and others, cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The early adventures of Superman are collected in one massive hardcover as he battles social injustice and political corruption, fighting for the common man. Includes the first appearances of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor.

Collecting stories from Action Comics #1-31, New York World's Fair #1, New York World's Fair 1940, and Superman #1-7.

794 pages, $75, in stores on June 5.

SUPERMAN EARTH ONE TP

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope.

Forget everything you know about The Man of Steel and brace yourself for a staggering new take on the world's most popular Super Hero.

What would happen if the origin of The Man of Tomorrow were introduced today for the very first time? Return to Smallville and experience the journey of Earth's favorite adopted son as he grows from boy to Superman like you've never seen before!

136 pages, $12.99, in stores on May 1.

HOUSE OF SECRETS OMNIBUS HC

Written by Steven T. Seagle, art by Teddy Kristiansen, Duncan Fegredo, Dean Ormston and others, cover by Teddy Kristiansen.

In this hardcover collecting House of Secrets #1-25, a story from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #1 and the 2-part Facade miniseries, teenage runaway Rain Harper becomes part of a supernatural justice system in a haunted mansion. Five spirits known as the Juris summon people to judge them for their secrets. Acting as a "witness," Rain must try to save the defendants from their sentences.

752 pages, $75, in stores on April 10.

LUCIFER BOOK ONE TP

Written by Mike Carey, art by Scott Hampton, Chris Weston, James Hodgkins, Warren Pleece, Dean Ormston, Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly, cover by Scott Hampton.

Cast out of Heaven, Lucifer Morningstar has resigned his throne in Hell for Los Angeles. Emerging from the pages of The Sandman, the former Lord of Hell is enjoying retirement as the proprietor of L.A.'s most elite piano bar when an assignment from the Creator Himself threatens to change all that. Collects The Sandman Presents: Lucifer #1-3 and Lucifer #1-13.

392 pages, $29.99, in stores on May 29.




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