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FRIDAH, DECEMBER 13, 2013

DC COMICS FOR MARCH

FOREVER EVIL TITLES

FOREVER EVIL #7

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by David Finch and Richard Friend, variant covers by Ethan Van Sciver and Gary Frank.

It's evil versus evil in the shocking "take-no-prisoners" conclusion to FOREVER EVIL! What will be the fate of Lex Luthor and his Injustice League? Who will live -- and who will die? And why is The Hooded Man the most feared being from the Syndicate's world? Do not miss this startling finale that will leave the DC universe reeling and reveal the secrets to the future!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 26. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

FOREVER EVIL: A.R.G.U.S. #6

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Neil Edwards, Jason Paz and Jay Leisten, cover by Mikel Janin.

The grand finale of Steve Trevor's bid to save the Justice League! How can one man turn the tide against the Crime Syndicate? It all leads into FOREVER EVIL #7.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

FOREVER EVIL: ARKHAM WAR #6

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Scot Eaton and Jaime Mendoza, cover by Jason Fabok.

The final battle for Gotham City starts now! The Scarecrow has unleashed a mutated army of Arkham's worst killers, and only Bane can stop them! It all leads into FOREVER EVIL #7!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

FOREVER EVIL: ROGUES REBELLION #6

Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Scott Hepburn, cover by Declan Shalvey.

The Rogues battle to full strength as they play out a crucial role in the carnage that awaits them in FOREVER EVIL #7! How can these blue-collar criminals defeat the Crime Syndicate?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.



SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #29

Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Aaron Kuder..

Superman must protect the sub-terrans from Ghost Soldier and the U.S. Armed Forces! Is he about to become Public Enemy #1?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 5.

SUPERMAN #29

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by and cover by Ed Benes.

Superman and Starfire must deal with a cache of deadly alien weapons -- and its horrifying impact on the innocents who find them! But first, these two heroes will have to stop fighting each other before someone ends up dead!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

SUPERGIRL #29

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Yildiray Cinar and Ray McCarthy, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cam Smith.

She's done with people pushing her around, taking advantage of her and betraying her. She's done feeling helpless, lost and discarded. She's done with hope, faith and acceptance. Now, all that's left is rage. And she'll burn the universe down before she lets another person tell her who she should be. Supergirl's journey as a Red Lantern continues here in "Red Daughter of Krypton."

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

SUPERBOY #29

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Andres Ginaldo and Mark Irwin, cover by Rafa Sandoval and Norm Rapmund.

The son of Superman and his team of humanoid hybrids return to the present-day DC Universe in search of revenge and a chance at changing the world into their own perverted image of a perfect world.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #9

Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Jae Lee.

"First Contact" continues from last month's explosive World's Finest #20 as Batman, Superman, Huntress and Power Girl battle a massive new threat to the DC Universe! As Kaizan Gamorra unleashes the means to take down Superman, an unbelievable discovery is made that will have major repercussions in 2014!

32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition, $4.99), in stores on March 5.

SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #8

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, backup art by Dustin Nguyen, variant covers by Jock, Ivan Reis.

It's all going to hell as cosmic-level war breaks out! The full truth of who -- or what -- Wraith is finally comes to light!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 26 (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #6

Written by Charles Soule, art and cover by Tony S. Daniel and Batt.

When the Phantom Zone is breached by Zod, Superman and Wonder Woman are forced to do the unthinkable to stop the tyrant from global destruction. But can they do what must be done -- and will the world forgive them?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 12. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).



BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN #29

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki, cover by Greg Capullo.

The "Dark City" chapter of "Zero Year" reaches its conclusion in this amazing, extra-sized issue! Now, the next chapter of Zero Year is almost upon us, and we've saved the best for last! What corners of Batman's past will be revealed? And how will they impact his very near future? Find out here!

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on March 12. (Combo pack edition, $5.99).

DETECTIVE COMICS #29

Written by John Layman, art by Aaron Lopresti and Art Thibert, variant cover by Guillem March.

The stunning conclusion of "Gothtopia"! Batman discovers the terrifying secret behind this brave new world.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 5. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #29

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

The savagery of Man-Bat reaches a horrifying peak this final issue of the series!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

BATMAN AND AQUAMAN #29

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

Batman is ready to settle the score with Ra's al Ghul, who stole Robin's body out of the grave! As the Dark Knight travels to the island where Damian was born, he's set on a collision course with Aquaman!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

BATGIRL #29

Written by Gail Simone, art by Fernando Pasarin and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Alex Garner.

Dead before sunrise! Batgirl and the Talon known as Strix race to stop the new villain Silver, who has ties to I, Vampire star Andrew Bennett!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

BATWOMAN #29

Written by Marc Andreyko art by Jason Masters, cover by Trevor McCarthy.

The secret behind Wolf Spider's assault is revealed -- but will it be too late for Batwoman to save her father from his deadly grasp? Guest-starring Maggie's very angry ex-husband!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

BATWING #29

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Eduardo Pansica and Julie Ferreira, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

Gotham City has been invaded by an army of criminals sent from the Gotham Underground! Batwing must defend his home and live through his first meeting with his most dangerous foe yet: Menace!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

HARLEY QUINN #4

Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Chad Hardin, cover by Amanda Conner.

Meet Harley's new neighbors, and shudder at the horrifying realization that they are so twisted they make her seem like the normal one on the block!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

NIGHTWING #29

Written by Kyle Higgins, art by Russell Daturman, cover by Will Conrad.

With Nightwing questioning his purpose, will he be able to stop Mr. Zsasz's relentless rampage through Chicago? An epic story that ties into the events of Forever Evil!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

CATWOMAN #29

Written by Ann Nocenti, art by Patrick Olliffe, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

Catwoman is tired of slumming it, so she's making her bid for high society. There, she'll find her greatest challenge yet: proving herself the best thief in the world! "The Race of Outlaws" starts here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

BIRDS OF PREY #29

Written by Christy Marx, art by Robson Rocha and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Jorge Molina.

Black Canary confronts Ra's al Ghul, who makes her an offer that could save her husband! Is she willing to pay the ultimate price?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #29

Written by James Tynion IV, art and cover by Stephen Segovia.

Jason and Kori set out to deliver justice to alien murderers, but they'll need to steal a spaceship to do it! Now who in The New 52 has something like that they could "borrow"...?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

TALON #17

Written by Tim Seeley, art by Jorge Lucas, cover by Emanuel Simeoni.

Final issue. Calvin Rose and Anya must defeat Lord Death Man, but there's another master of death in the mix, the key to LDM's plans: Dr. Darrk! Will Calvin Rose finally be resurrected, or will the Talon succumb to eternal Death?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

BLACK CANARY AND ZATANNA: BLOODSPELL HC

Written by Paul Dini, art and cover by Joe Quinones.

Two of the DC Universe's brightest stars join forces in this original graphic novel! A year ago, Black Canary infiltrated a gang of female criminals set to pull a dangerous heist at a Las Vegas casino. Its leader was skilled in hand-to-hand combat and more than a passing interest in black magic. Rather than be captured by Canary or the law, she went to her death, vowing to get revenge on Canary! Now, one year later, death stalks those gang members, and Canary must turn to her friend Zatanna to help investigate.

144 pages, $22.99, in stores on May 21.



GREEN LANTERN TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #29

Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Billy Tan.

Hal Jordan, the greatest Green Lantern in the history of the Corps, has lost everything. Friends have died, Oa has been destroyed, and now he must say goodbye to Earth! As war threatens to dismantle the Green Lantern Corps, Hal does the unthinkable: He asks for help. Can he and a team of handpicked Lanterns remove a deadly weapon from the enemy's arsenal, or will they be dealt their first defeat? And what of Saint Walker, the fallen leader of the Blue Lanterns? Can the Corps survive without its most trusted and powerful ally?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #29

Written by Van Jensen, art by Bernard Chang, cover by Francis Portela.

John Stewart and his team are surrounded by Durlans and Braid Clann on an unfriendly world. Their only hope is to fight their way out! And in the shadows of the Universe, the Corps' worst nightmare is coming true: The Sinestro Corps is stirring!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #29

Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Brad Walker and Drew Hennesy.

The powerful God-Killers are coming for the Tamaranean goddess X'Hal -- but she's taken a very strong interest in Kyle Rayner! But is her dark side too much for Kyle to bear?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

LAFLEEZE #9

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Tyler Kirkham.

Larfleeze must decide what's more important -- the orange light or his life -- when he finds out the source of his power is killing him!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

RED LANTERNS #29

Written by Robert Charles Soule, art by Alessandro Vitti, cover by Stephen Segovia.

The Reds have found their newest recruit: Supergirl! Guy Gardner is hardly equipped to handle a teenaged Kryptonian Red Lantern, so he heads for Earth and hand her off to her cousin, Superman! But Superman is...unimpressed by Guy's leadership skills -- or lack thereof...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

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JUSTICE LEAGUE TITLES

JUSTICE LEAGUE #29

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

The Crime Syndicate couldn't kill him, but will Grid destroy him? Cyborg heads directly for the Syndicate with the Metal Men at his side. But can Vic Stone stop his cybernetic half? And how will this battle against the most brutal and evil beings in the universe change Cyborg and the Justice League?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 19. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13

Written by Matt Kindt, art and cover by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferriera,.

The fate of the Justice League revealed! Will Manhunter and Stargirl be alive long enough to learn the truth?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 12. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #29

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Mikel Janin.

"Forever Evil: Blight" conclusion! Witness the self-destruction of John Constantine, who might just be more vile than any of the villains in Forever Evil! !

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26. !

JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #4 !

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Howard Porter. !

The Justice League of the future learns the terrible truth behind their creation! !

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

AQUAMAN #29

Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons, variant cover by Richard Horie.

It's all-out action as Aquaman feels the wrath It's all-out action as Aquaman feels the wrath of Atlas as he makes his first appearance in The New 52! And the environmental havoc seen in the pages of Swamp Thing may put Arthur on a collision course with a certain Avatar of the Green!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

THE FLASH #29

Written by Brian Buccellato, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Pasqual Ferry.

The Flash faces the final battle against the Central City killer! But will we learn the truth behind the murder of Barry Allen's mother? Only Deadman can help solve this mystery!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

GREEN ARROW #29

Written by Jeff Lemire, art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino.

"The Outsiders War" part 3! In the latest chapter of this game-changing epic, Green Arrow tries to take the fight to The Outsiders -- but he's badly outnumbered, and things are about to go from bad to worse! How can Ollie possibly survive?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

WONDER WOMAN #29

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

If the helmet fits...then it's time to play God!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

EARTH 2 #21

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott, cover by Ken Lashley.

Last issue's major new addition to Earth 2 tests his new powers against the Parademon hordes!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

WORLDS' FINEST #21

Written by Paul Levitz, art by R.B. Silva and Joe Weems, cover by Emanuela Lupacchino.

The "First Contact" crossover with Batman/Superman reaches its conclusion as Kaizan Gamorra unleashes a plot to depower Power Girl and unlock the secrets of Superman of Earth 2!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.



THE DARK TITLES

TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA #9

Written by Ray Fawkes, art by Francis Portela, cover by Julian Totino Tedesco.

"Forever Evil: Blight" continues! On the brink of victory, the Justice League Dark is betrayed...by John Constantine?! Don't miss the conclusion in this month's Justice League Dark #29!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

TRINITY OF SIN: THE PHANTOM STRANGER #17

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Guillem March.

"Forever Evil: Blight" continues as the Justice League Dark tries to free the captured mystics of Project Thaumaton! Continues in this month's Constantine #12!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

ANIMAL MAN #29

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

Final issue. A special finale to Jeff Lemire's run on the series by the creative team that launched Animal Man in The New 52! What is left of Buddy in the wake of "Evolve or Die"?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

CONSTANTINE #12

Written by Ray Fawkes, art by ACO, cover by Howard Porter.

"Forever Evil: Blight" continues! John Constantine versus Nick Necro for the soul of Zatanna! Continues in this month's Trinity of Sin: Pandora #9!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

SWAMP THING #29

Written by Charles Soule, art and cover by Jesus Saiz.

The three-part "Gift of the Sureen" arrives to usher in major changes to The Green! Alec Holland begins his journey across the globe in search of the truth behind an incredible offer from the mysterious cult known as the Sureen!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

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THE EDGE TITLES

ALL-STAR WESTERN #29

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Moritat, cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Lost in time, Jonah rides through the modern South and into a corrupt town run by a ruthless family whose roots go back to the Civil War. Their name? Turnbull. Hex is about to learn a painful lesson in family history!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 26.

THE MOVEMENT #10

Written by Gail Simone, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Stephane Rous.

Guest-starring Batgirl! The Movement goes head to head with Batgirl over someone who's using Coral City as a sanctuary! Then, the team heads to West Virginia to stop Michael the Blessed from killing his brother: The Movement's own Burden!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

STORMWATCH #29

Written by Jim Starlin, art by Yvel Guichet and LeBeau Underwood, cover by Roger Robinson.

Extremax and Jenny return to Earth as the final battle with the Kollective looms on the horizon!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

SUICIDE SQUAD #29

Written by Matt Kindt, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Steve Skroce.

The Squad must stop The Thinker from delivering OMAC to the Crime Syndicate, but with Belle Reve in ruins and the team betrayed by one of their own, do they really stand a chance?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

SUICIDE SQUAD: AMANDA WALLER #1

Written by Jim Zub, art by Andre Coelho, cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli

As head of both Suicide Squad and A.R.G.U.S., Amanda Waller has made a lot of enemies over the years. And now, without either of those groups at her disposal, one of those enemies has come to kill her! She must stop him all by herself or die trying...

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on March 26.



YOUNG JUSTICE TITLES

TEEN TITANS #29

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Tyler Kirkham and Art Thibert, cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.

With their adventure through time to the trial of Kid Flash at a close, the Teen Titans make one last harrowing discovery before returning to present-day New York City. Can they survive with what they've learned the future of themselves and the team?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

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BEYOND THE NEW 52

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #11

Written by Jim Krueger, art and cover by Neil Edwards and Scott Hanna.

After learning about the Last Son of Krypton, a troubled alien travels from a distant galaxy to meet Superman...and to confess the horrible secret that he was Krypton's Green Lantern.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 26.

BATMAN '66 #9

Written by Jeff Parker, art by Craig Rousseau and Ruben Procopio, cover by Michael Allred.

They're caught in a trap -- and they can't walk out! Make that several traps, all arranged by Zelda the Great! Zelda's trying to learn new tricks for her stage act, and she wants Batman and Robin to show her how to escape them...whether they want to or not. Plus: the Dynamic Duo heads west for a showdown with Shame!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 19.

BATMAN BEYOND UNIVERSE #8

Written by Christos N. Gage and Kyle Higgins and Christos N. Gage, art by Iban Coello, Thony Silas and Eric Wight, cover by Khary Randolph.

In Justice League Beyond, the battle against Brainiac hits Paradise Island! But with a new body made of Nth metal, this Brainiac may be unstoppable! Meanwhile, the Man-Bat saga reaches its conclusion! Will Terry make the ultimate sacrifice to save Neo-Gotham? Plus, discover more about the relationship between Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon -- past and future!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 19.

BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM #12

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

Final issue. Damian's fowlest friend Jerry has disappeared, but the people of Gotham City are not helping in his search for a missing turkey. This November, the Condiment King is making a Sandwich Day run! Then we close out the year with a bang before taking a long winter's nap.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

BEWARE THE BATMAN #6

Written by Matthew W. Manning, art and cover by Luciano Vecchio.

In a story told entirely from first-person perspective, Alfred Pennyworth searches for Batman, who's in the midst of a fight for his life! Can Alfred get there in time?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #12

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Michael O'Hare, cover by Ryan Sook.

The dramatic conclusion to "What Lies Within." With He-Man captured, it's up to Teela and the rest of their allies to try to overcome their enemy and his overwhelming forces. But what price will come with victory? One hero has already been tragically lost and one will be transformed forever. A major chapter in the history of the Masters of the Universe concludes, as another is about to begin.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

INJUSTICE YEAR TWO #3

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Bruno Redondo, cover by Jheremy Raapack.

Superman's increasing hold over the Earth has concerned the Guardians of the Universe. And with Hal Jordan believing in Superman's world vision, his allegiance to the Green Lantern Corps is being tested. So under the direction of the Guardians, two more Lanterns -- Guy Gardner and John Stewart -- are sent on a diplomatic mission to Earth to see the effect of Superman's rule.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #2 Written by Frank Hannah, Charles Soule and Joshua Williamson. art by Wes Craig, Dennis Calero, Marco Turini, Drew Johnson and Dexter Soy, cover by Ed Benes.

In "I Hate When He Does That," Bruce wonders if his youthful tour of Thailand with Alfred might be coming back to haunt him. Then, in "Riddler in the Dark," can the Dark Knight solve a trail of E. Nigma's riddles before it's too late? Finally, Frank Hannah contributes a trio of stories of how a trauma in Bruce Wayne's past impacts his present and the future of Gotham City's criminal set, illustrated by some of comics' hottest artists.

96 pages, $9.99, in stores on March 12.

SCRIBBLENAUTS UNMASKED: A CRISIS OF IMAGINATION #3

Written by Josh Elder, art by Adam Archer and Ben Bates, cover by Adam Archer.

Maxwell and Lily's journey takes them to the Watchtower, where they find themselves face-to-face with the Justice League! But as Batman analyzes the technology used against them, chaos begins to break out all over the universe -- and the villain behind it all is revealed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

SMALLVILLE ALIEN #4

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Edgar Salazar, Dym and Rob Lean, cover by Cat Staggs.

In this final miniseries issue, Lex Luthor needs help, and there’s only one man for the job. And that man is...Otis? Meanwhile, Clark finally makes contact with S.T.A.R. Labs, and Emil has some information that may make the fight against the Monitor survivable.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 12.

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #43

Written by Heather Nuhfer, art and cover by Eduardo Garcia.

The Mystery Machine pulls into a small town as the gang plans for some rest and relaxation. But the video game Shaggy and Scooby buy has a problem: the game's villain, Lord Vicious, has been terrorizing the local townspeople! Will they solve the mystery before this menace wins the game?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #3

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

A magical imp is causing havoc in Gotham City, and the Dynamic Duo is looking for help from Scooby and the gang! But when Scooby gets his own "greatest fan" from the Fifth Dimension, can even Batman, Robin, and Mystery Inc. outwit two unpredictable imps to deal with the spooky, magical hijinks of...Scooby-Mite?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES #3

Written by Collleen Doran, art and cover by Cat Staggs.

Damon returns to Mystic Falls carrying a Confederate communiqué, too ill to deliver it promptly. Will Katherine's lust for revenge against the young woman chosen to heal this fine specimen of Southern manhood lead to disaster for The Cause?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 5.



VERTIGO TITLES

AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE #1

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque, variant cover by Jae Lee.

Snyder and Albuquerque bring their bloodsoaked opus into the 1960s!

The story so far...

Pearl Jones is a new kind of vampire, one of an American breed that can walk in the sun and has rattlesnake fangs. She's beautiful and powerful -- and she's hiding from a tragic past...

Skinner Sweet is an American vamp too -- the kind you love to hate. He's good when he wants to be, but most of the time he's downright bad. He's Pearl's maker, but he's off in Mexico with an agenda of his own...

Will their two stories collide, or are they separated forever? And who is this new villain on the horizon, someone bloodier and more evil than anything seen in American Vampire before? Who is The Gray Trader and what does his arrival mean for Skinner and Pearl?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 19.

ASTRO CITY #10

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

Winged Victory, Samaritan and the Confessor take down the villain targeting her -- and then she has to face the fallout. Will Astro City's most prominent super heroine survive? Don't miss the grand finale of this four-part epic!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 12.

COFFIN HILL #6

Written by Caitlin Kittredge, art by Inaki Miranda, cover by Dave Johnson.

Eve comes face to face with her nightmare from a decade ago -- and this time, she can't turn away. As innocent lives hang in the balance, Eve must embrace the legacy of the Coffin Witch to put her family curse to rest...or die trying in the final issue of this storyline!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #4

Written by Toby Litt and Mark Buckingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Gary Erskine, cover by Mark Buckingham.

Were Charles and Edwin total fools when they followed Crystal back to their hellish alma mater, St. Hilarion's, to investigate their own murders? All they've done is put Crystal in danger of having her soul stripped out of her by the demon possessed master Nath. If the boys fail to rescue her, all three of them will burn.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

FABLES #139

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Steve Leialoha, cover by Nimit Malavia.

In part one of the two-part "The Boys in the Band," we return to some Scottish roots. So why are Peter Piper, Joe Shepherd, Puss in Boots and Briar Rose all on their way to Scotland? Well, the band has to stick together, of course! When Danny Boy shows up at the Farm to tell Seamus it's time to return home, the group sets off on their journey across the ocean. An evil Scottish villain is introduced, and a bloody battle ensues that may mean the loss of one of our favorite feline Fables.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 19.

FAIREST #24

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Shawn McManus, cover by Adam Hughes.

Cinderella's quest to find the creator of the rodent assassins leads her to India -- and into the big, blue arms of an old flame! Can Cindy find the answers she needs to save Fabletown from a pest problem of the deadliest kind before it's too late? And how will Cindy react when she finally comes face to face with [Fairest #23 Spoiler Censored]?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

FBP: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PHYSICS #8

Written by Simon Oliver, art by Robbi Rodriguez, cover by Nathan Fox.

During dismantle and removal duty in the 51st state, Rosa and Adam are invited to take part in an experiment that will test their limits and blur their concept of reality.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 12.

HINTERKIND #6

Written by Ian Edginton, art and cover by Francesco Trifogli, cover by Greg Tocchini.

Buried underground in the city of ghosts, Prosper must make the toughest decision of her life. Meanwhile, the knives are out as the assassins move in on Queen Telsche and Malachi, the Red Knight.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

THE ROYALS: MASTERS OF WAR #2

Written by Rob Williams, art and cover by Simon Coleby.

The truce is broken thanks to Prince Henry's actions during the Battle of Britain! Now, Royals across the world are entering World War II -- and that includes the oldest and most powerful of them all, the immortal Emperor Jimmu of Japan. Meanwhile, Henry, Arthur and Rose travel to the United States to attempt to convince President Roosevelt to join the conflict. Will Arthur's drunkenness and Henry's attraction to his sister torpedo the alliance? And who is the uninvited visitor on the White House lawn?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE SPECIAL EDITION #2

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by J.H. Williams III, covers by J.H. Williams III.

This Special Edition will include the entire second issue of the new miniseries before final coloring, giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at J.H. Williams' unique process. Williams' original coloring will be shown with the black, white and gray tones of the original work. Also, the lettering will be translucent, allowing the reader to see the exquisite artwork behind the word balloons. This issue also features a Q&A and a Process Piece with colorist Dave Stewart and other bonus features.

44 pages, $4.99, in stores on March 26.

TRILLIUM #7

Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire.

The penultimate issue of Vertigo's acclaimed sci-fi epic is here, and Nika and William are out of time--literally! The last love story ever told nears its conclusion...but what waits beyond the end of the universe? You'll have to read to find out!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 5.

THE UNWRITTEN VOL. 2: APOCALYPSE #3

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

Tom discovers just how quickly the world is dissolving into chaos -- and why. But where in all this fractured, insane landscape will he find an ally, and what price will he have to pay? The answer lies in the Divadlo Trinka puppet theatre of Prague, and in the old cliché: "My enemy's enemy is my friend."

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 19.

THE WAKE #7

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Sean Murphy, cover by Andrew Robinson.

Two hundred years in the future, things are not looking good for the human race. But a mysterious call from the deep could change everything. The epic, flooded future of The Wake continues here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 26.

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AQUAMAN VOL. 4: DEATH OF A KING HC

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons and Rob Hunter, cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons.

Unfolding from the events of "THRONE OF ATLANTIS" comes a mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to solve an ancient murder -- one that will reveal a horrific truth and threaten those closest to him today! Plus, as the Scavenger compiles more Atlantean weaponry and artifacts, Aquaman enlists the aid of The Others to help find one missing relic in the Southwestern United States before his enemies can get to it and possess untold power. Collecting Aquaman #17-19 and 21-25.

192 pages, $24.99, in stores on May 14.

GREEN LANTERN VOL. 3: THE END TP

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Doug Mahnke and others, cover by Doug Mahnke and Mark Irwin.

The mysterious Third Army has risen across the cosmos like a plague, destroying everything in its path, and Hal Jordan and Sinestro are nowhere to be found. Now Simon Baz must clear his name and become the hero the Corps needs in these stories from Green Lantern #0 and 13-20, the finale of Geoff Johns' run on the series.

264 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 23.

JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 3: THRONE OF ATLANTIS TP

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

In this sea-splashed epic from Justice League #13-17 and Aquaman #15-16, Ocean Master leads the undersea forces in an attack on the United States! The Justice League must turn back the tide, but how can they save the world from annihilation?

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 2.

BATMAN VOL. 4: ZERO YEAR--SECRET CITY HC

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki, Rafael Albuquerque and others, cover by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki.

The second arc of Batman: Zero Year is collected as the New 52 origin of The Dark Knight delves into Bruce Wayne's past with the Red Hood Gang and his run-ins with aspiring District Attorney Harvey Dent! This is the moment that Bruce becomes Batman! This new hardcover collects Batman #21-24.

176 pages, $24.99, in stores on May 7.

SUICIDE SQUAD VOL. 4: DISCIPLINE AND PUNISH TP

Written by Ales Kot, Matt Kindt, art by Patrick Zircher, Rick Leonardi, Sami Basri, Carmen Carnero, Neil Googe and others, cover by Jason Pearson.

The team returns to Belle Reve to lick their wounds and bury their dead -- and to meet Task Force X's new leader, who plans to make them even deadlier than before. Collecting issues #20-23, plus Justice League of America #7.1: Deadshot and Detective Comics #23.2: Harley Quinn.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 30.

THE JOKER: DEATH OF THE FAMILY TP

Written by Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi, John Layman and others, art by Greg Capullo, Patrick Gleason, Jason Fabok and others, cover by Greg Capullo.

The Joker makes his horrifying return in these tales from Batman #17, Catwoman #13-14, Batgirl #14-16, Batman And Robin #15-17, Nightwing #15-16, Detective Comics #16-17, Red Hood And The Outlaws #15-16 And Teen Titans #15, plus pages from Batman #13, Batgirl #13, Nightwing #14, Red Hood and The Outlaws #13-14, Suicide Squad #14-15 and Teen Titans #14 and 16.

456 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 16.

THE GREEN TEAM: TEEN TRILLIONAIRES VOL. 1 -- MONEY AND POWER TP

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art by Ig Guara and J.P. Mayer, cover by Amanda Conner.

When four teen trillionaires join forces, nothing is impossible. But as these wealthy teens decide that their future is in super heroics, can anything stop them from achieving their goal? Find out in these stories from issues #1-8!

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 16.

EARTH 2 VOL. 2: THE TOWER OF FATE TP

Written by James Robinson, art by Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott and others, cover by Nicola Scott and Trevor Scott.

In these stories from Earth 2 #0 and 7-12 and a story from DC Universe Presents #0, the World Army has begun rounding up the Super Heroes of Earth 2, but for what dark purpose? In an attempt to avoid capture, Dr. Fate and Kid Flash find themselves in the magical realm of Nabu, and Wotan seeks Dr. Fate's assistance...

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 9.

JSA OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by Geoff Johns, David Goyer, James Robinson, Mark Waid, Michael Chabon, Darwyn Cooke, Howard Chaykin and others, art by Stephen Sadowski, Carlos Pacheco, Rags Morales, Javier Saltares, Michael Lark, Peter Snejbjerg, Aaron Lopresti, Howard Chaykin, Darwyn Cooke and others, cover by John Cassaday.

The start of Geoff Johns's amazing run on JSA is collected in this massive hardcover that reintroduces the world's first super team to the modern-day DC Universe! Collected here are JSA #1-25, JSA Annual #1, JSA Secret Files #2, JLA/JSA: Virtue and Vice, JSA: Our Worlds At War #1, JLA/JSA Secret Files #1, Secret Origins of Super Villains #1, JSA All Stars #1-8, All Star Comics #1-2, All American Comics #1, Adventure Comics #1, Adventure Comics #1, National Comics #1, Sensation Comics #1, Smash Comics #1, Star Spangled Comics #1 and Thrilling Comics #1!

1,224 pages, $125, in stores on May 14.

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Jeff Parker, Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Rob Williams and others, art by Chris Samnee, Jeff Lemire, Joelle Jones, Stephen Segovia, Pete Woods, Chris Weston, Pia Guerra and others, cover by Bryan Hitch.

Some of comics' top creators take on the Man of Steel in this collection of stand-alone Superman stories from Adventures of Superman #1-5! The Man of Steel's battles with Lex Luthor, Bizarro, Brainiac, Zod and more!

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 16.

ARROW VOL. 2 TP

Written by Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg, art by Mike Grell, Allan Jefferson, Sergio Sandoval and others, photo cover.

In these tales from ARROW #7-12, witness the origin of Deathstroke and the debut of TV's Roy Harper! Don't miss these tales that expand on the storylines from the hit TV series!

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 30.

ABSOLUTE ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER HC

Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

The Batman epic by modern master Frank Miller and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee and Scott Williams is now collected in DC's Absolute format, including issues #1-9! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson's origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more!

258 pages, $99.99, in stores on July 2.

FINAL CRISIS TP NEW EDITION

Written by Grant Morrison , art by J.G. Jones, Doug Mahnke, Lee Garbett and others, cover by J.G. Jones.

The mind-blowing miniseries is back in an expanded trade paperback collecting Final Crisis #1-7, Final Crisis: Submit #1, Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #1-2, DC Universe #0, Batman #682-683 and pages from Absolute Final Crisis! What happens when evil wins? Superman, Batman and the Justice League must face this reality when Darkseid and his followers win the war between light and dark!

352 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 16.

DEADMAN BOOK FIVE TP

Written by Andrew Helfer and Gerry Conway, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Kevin Maguire, Keith Giffen and others, cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

This new Deadman collection features the four-issue miniseries from 1986, plus Challengers of the Unknown #85-87 and a story from Secret Origins #15, with appearances by Swamp Thing, Batman, the Challengers and more!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 23.

BATMAN BEYOND: BATGIRL BEYOND TP

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Peter Nguyen, Craig Yeung, Norm Breyfogle, Adam Archer and Annie Wu, cover by Annie Wu.

Terry McGinnis and Bruce Wayne are the sworn protectors of Neo-Gotham. But a new hero is in town, one that has caught the attention of Commissioner Barbara Gordon: Batgirl! What role will this new vigilante she play in Neo-Gotham? Plus, Terry McGinnis faces a familiar foe and teams with the Metal Men in these stories from Batman Beyond Digital Chapters #19-29 and Batman Beyond (1999) #1-2.

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 2.

DC UNIVERSE VS. THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE TP

Written by Keith Giffen, Tony Bedard and Paul Kupperberg, art by Dexter Soy, Curt Swan and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Ed Benes.

When He-Man and friends go in search of Skeletor on Earth, they find themselves at odds with the heroes of the DC Universe! Can these heroes stop Skeletor and his mysterious new master? Collects the six-issue miniseries plus DC Comics Presents #47.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 23.

TALES OF THE BATMAN: CARMINE INFANTINO HC

Written by Gardner Fox and others, art by Carmine Infantino and others, cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson.

The "new look" Batman made his debut in 1964, and featured artwork by Carmine Infantino's powerful design sense in these stories from 21 issues of Detective Comics, plus The Brave And The Bold #172, 183, 190 and 194, DC Comics Presents: Batman #1 and more!

520 pages, $49.99, in stores on May 28.

BATGIRL VOL. 4: WANTED HC

Written by GAIL SIMONE , art by DANIEL SAMPERE, FERNANDO PASARIN, DERLIS SANTACRUZ, and others Cover by ALEX GARNER

In these tales from BATGIRL #19-25 and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.1: VENTRILOQUIST and Batgirl struggles to continue fighting crime after the death of her brother, James, Jr. With her relationships with both Batman and her father strained, Batgirl must face one of Batman's most ruthless villains: The Ventriloquist.

192 pages, $24.99, in stores on May 21.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 1 TP

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

In this new edition from issues #1-13 of the hit series, Superman and Batman unite when Lex Luthor assembles a team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in dead or alive. Then, prepare for the arrival of Supergirl! Can Darkseid recruit her into doing his bidding?

336 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 30.

SUPERMAN: RED SON TP NEW EDITION

Written by Mark Millar, art by Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett, Andrew Robinson and others, cover by Dave Johnson.

DC's classic 3-issue epic is back in this new trade paperback. In this tale of Cold War paranoia, the spaceship carrying the infant Superman lands in the 1950s Soviet Union, where he grows up to become a symbol of Soviet power.

168 pages, $14.99, in stores on April 2.

STIEG LARSSON'S THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE HC

Written by DENISE MINA , art by LEONARDO MANCO, ANDREA MUTTI and ANTONIO FUSO Cover by LEE BERMEJO

In this new graphic novel adaptation of the second of Stieg Larsson's international blockbuster thrillers, Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of the magazine Millennium, is preparing to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation. But on the eve of its publication, the two reporters behind the article are murdered, and the fingerprints found on the murder weapon belong to his friend, the troubled hacker Lisbeth Salander. While Blomkvist tries to clear Salander's name, Salander herself is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse that forces her to face her dark past.

288 pages, $29.99, in stores on May 28.

STIEG LARSSON'S THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO TP

Written by Denise Mina, art by Leonardo Manco and Andrea Mutti, cover by Lee Bermejo.

The graphic novel adaptation of Stieg Larsson's international blockbuster is now available in a single trade paperback volume! Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families, disappeared over forty years ago. All these years later, her aged uncle continues to seek the truth. He hires Mikael Blomkvist, a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of unfathomable iniquity and corruption!

312 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 2.

100 BULLETS: BROTHER LONO TP

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

The team behind 100 Bullets reunites to tell the story of the baddest Minuteman of all. When last we saw Lono in 100 Bullets, Dizzy Cordova had shot him in the chest ... but Lono always was too tough to die. Now, Lono finds himself in Mexico working on the side of the angels. Collects the entire eight-issue miniseries.

192 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 9.

ASTRO CITY: SHINING STARS TP

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

In these tales from Astro City: Samaritan #1, Astro City: Astra #1-2, Astro City: Silver Agent #1-2 and Astro City: Beautie #1, Astra Furst is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships -- and danger! Plus: the story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed, including his origin and much more!

208 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 9.

THE BOOKS OF MAGIC TP NEW EDITION

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by John Bolton, Charles Vess, Paul Johnson and Scott Hampton, cover by John Bolton.

From Neil Gaiman comes a tale of the dangers and opportunities of youth, reprinted the original four-issue miniseries. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.

208 pages, $16.99, in stores on April 23.

HINTERKIND VOL. 1 TP

Written by Ian Edginton, art by Francesco Trifogli, cover by Greg Tocchini.

Fifty-seven years after a biological event has all but wiped out the human race, the Hinterkind have returned. They come from the lost corners of the world: centaurs, elves, dwarves, trolls and worse. But these aren't fairy tale creatures. They are flesh and blood, and they have a long-simmering hatred of humanity. Collects Hinterkind #1-6.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on April 2.

JONAH HEX: SHADOWS WEST TP

Written by Joe R. Lansdale art by Timothy Truman and Sam Glanzman, cover by Timothy Truman.

In these twisted tales from Jonah Hex: Two-Gun Mojo #1-5, Jonah Hex: Shadows West #1-3 and Jonah Hex: Riders of the Worm and Such #1-5, Hex battles a doctor determined to transform him into a zombie, joins up with a Wild West show and learns the dark secret behind the existence of a demonic baby, and discovers an ancient race of man-eating worms from beneath the earth.

392 pages, $24.99, in stores on April 9.

FLEX MENTALLO: MAN OF MUSCLE MYSTERY TP

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 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. Collecting the four-issue miniseries, including a sketch section and recolored art.

128 pages, $14.99, stores on April 30.

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