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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

DC COMICS FOR DECEMBER

BATMAN TITLES

ARKHAM MANOR #3

Written by Gerry Duggan, art and cover by Shawn Crystal, variant cover by Chris Brunner.

All is not as it seems as Batman's plans unravel in Arkham Manor, and Jack Shaw investigates the serial killer who's murdering inmates!

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

BATMAN ETERNAL #35

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins and Tim Seeley, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

The events of Batman Eternal have changed the world of Batman for months -- jump on here to see the new world order! The third act begins with a bang, as Gotham City's police have done the impossible -- they've beaten Batman!

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

BATMAN ETERNAL #36

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins, Tim Seeley, art by Fernando Blanco, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

The Batmobile is in flames, and Batman's enemies have won...but reporter Vicki Vale has learned the secret that could turn everything around!

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

BATMAN ETERNAL #37

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins, Tim Seeley, art by Andrea Mutti, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

Only Catwoman can help Batman now, but Catwoman is long gone! In her place? A woman more ruthless than Batman ever expected...

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

BATMAN ETERNAL #38

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins, Tim Seeley, art by Andrea Mutti, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

The refugees from Arkham Asylum think there's safety in numbers - but not if one of them is Bane!

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

BATMAN ETERNAL #39

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins, Tim Seeley, art by Ramon Perez, cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

Someone has pieced together the mystery behind the plot to crush Gotham City…but it's not Batman! The Riddler knows all -- and he'll never tell!

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

BATMAN #37

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki, cover by Greg Capullo, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke and Andy Kubert.

The ultra top-secret Batman arc known only as "Endgame," continues -- it's a story arc so steeped in mystery, all we can tell you is the title!

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

BATMAN ANNUAL #3

Written by James Tynion, art by Roge Antonio, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

A top-secret tale that ties in to the "Endgame" storyline running now in Batman -- sorry, but that's all we can tell you! it's going to be big!

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

DETECTIVE COMICS #37

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art and cover by Francis Manapul, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 3. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).

BATMAN AND ROBIN #37

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

Batman vs. Darkseid! The penultimate chapter of "Robin Rises" is here! Can Batman bring Damian Wayne back from death? Concluded in this month's

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

BATGIRL #37

Written by Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher, art by Babs Tarr, cover by Cameron Stewart, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke and Bengal.

The Batgirl of Burnside is the name on everyone's lips...but she sure is acting strange since she took up residence in Gotham City's outer borough! Dangerous joyrides? Photo ops? Sequins? Either Barbara Gordon's gone off the deep end -- or there's a doppelganger under that cowl!

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

BATWOMAN #37

Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Georges Jeanty, cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

The cultish crimes continue to corrupt Gotham City -- and their next target is...Clayface? Also, Batwoman's toxic connection to Nocturna continues to spiral down to a place where even demons fear to tread!

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

GRAYSON #5

Written by Tim Seeley and Tom King, art and cover by Mikel Janin, variant cover by Darwyne Cooke.

Grayson is on a mission to stop Paragon from using the body parts of a dead villain to create something far more sinister!

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

GRAYSON ANNUAL #1

Written by Tim Seeley and Tom King, art by Stephen Mooney, cover by Mikel Janin.

At last -- it's the secret origin of Helena Bertinelli!

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

GOTHAM ACADEMY #3

Written by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher, art and cover by Karl Kerschl, variant cover by Becky Cloonan.

If you thought getting detention was a pain, just wait till you see detention Gotham Academy-style!

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

GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #2

Written by Ray Fawkes, art and cover by Ben Templesmith, variant cover by Ray Fawkes.

Internal Affairs Agent Rook is learning the Midnight Shift really does have the hard cases -- and Jim Corrigan may not be able to bail him out. At least, not without some divine intervention! But can Corrigan risk letting loose the wrath of God, especially against a departed sister?

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

HARLEY QUINN #13

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

Harley Quinn and Power Girl! The team-up that no one said could last ends with spectacular violence!

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

HARLEY QUINN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1

Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Darwyn Cooke, John Timms and others, cover and variant cover by Amanda Conner.

We got you a present, comics fans -- a gut-busting (sometimes literally) collection of short stories featuring Harley and her special brand of holiday cheer! Can she get through Christmas dinner without blowing something up? Who will survive the war of the department-store Santas? Don't miss this one -- after all, you can't spell "holidays" without "Harley!" (Give or take a couple letters.)

48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 10.

CATWOMAN #37

Written by Genevieve Valentine, art by Garry Brown, cover by Jae Lee, variant cover by Darwyne Cooke.

"Family Business" part 3! Black Mask strikes! He's out for blood -- and Selina's place on the throne of Gotham City's criminal underworld!

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

CATWOMAN ANNUAL #2

Written by Genevieve Valentine, art by Patrick Olliffe, cover by Gary Brown.

The Hasagaua crime family has been a big thorn in Selina's side as she grapples with the underworld. Now learn the secret of how their stories intersect!

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

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #37

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by R.B. Silva, cover by Stephen Segovia.

Revealed at last: the secret history of Roy Harper and Oliver Queen in The New 52!

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

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS ANNUAL #2

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Jonboy Meyer, cover by R.B. Silva and Walden Wong.

Red Hood, Arsenal and Starfire face the one enemy they may not be able to defeat: the holidays!

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

ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Andy Kubert and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Andy Kubert, varian cover by Cliff Chiang.

It all ends here! Batman's been to the hells of Apokalips and back just to retrieve his son's body. But what has he brought back with him? And who is the new Robin?

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



SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #37

Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Aaron Kuder, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke, Dustin Nguyen.

The spread of evil supernatural forces in Smallville continues to get worse -- and Superman has no way to stop it. Will this damnation contamination spread to the rest of the world?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 3.

SUPERMAN #37

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke, Ethan Van Sciver.

Can there be peace and good will toward people without a price? Johns and Romita serve up some holiday shocks as they answer this question and more in this the penultimate chapter of "Men of Tomorrow"! And be warned -- some significant changes are in store for the Man of Steel to ring in the New Year!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 24. (Combo pack, $4.99).

SUPERGIRL #37

Written by Mike Johnson and Kate Perkins, art and cover by Emanuela Lupacchino, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

It's Supergirl's first day as a student in the Crucible Academy! What is the mystery of the Academy? Who are her fellow students? And what happens if she decides to get herself expelled before she graduates?

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

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #17

Written by Greg Pak, art by Ardian Syaf and Sandra Hope, cover by Ardian Syaf and Danny Miki, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke, Leandro Fernandez.

Who is Superman's Joker? It seems it's the Unseen Terror, who makes the battle personal for Superman! How? By attacking all things related to the Man of Steel! Together, Batman and Superman start to track down suspects -- and the first one is Lobo!

32 pages, $3.99 (Combo pack edition, $4.99), in stores on Dec. 17.

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #14

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Doug Mahnke, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

It's no surprise that after recent events, Superman and Wonder Woman are cautious about the appearance of the new hero who calls himself Wonderstar. But this mysterious hero seems to be asking for nothing more than their guidance in dealing with his strange, erratic powers -- and for their help in protecting his loved ones and his secret identity! The only problem is that his past is a blank slate. He doesn't know who he is, where he comes from -- or why is feels a strange connection to the Man of Steel and the Amazon Warrior!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 10. (Combo pack edition, $4.99).



GREEN LANTERN TITLES

GREEN LANTERN #37

Written by Robert Venditti, art and cover by Francis Portela, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

"Godhead," act 3, part 1: Hal Jordan has to enlist the help of one of his greatest foes, Black Hand, or else watch the universe fall before the growing army of the New Gods! But getting Black Hand to help and getting him to help the way you need him to are two very different things.

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

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #37

Written by Van Jensen, art and cover by Bernard Chang, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

"Godhead," act 3, part 2: John Stewart leads an army of Lanterns of every color in an assault on New Genesis! Getting to the New Gods' home was nearly impossible -- and battling them will be worse! The universe is counting on the multi-colored Corps, but its true hopes may depend on a select few...without rings?

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

GREEN LANTERN: NEW GUARDIANS #37

Written by Justin Jordan, art by Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy, cover by Kyle Strahm.

"Godhead," act 3, part 3: The clock is ticking for the multi-colored Lanterns to stop the takeover of the Universe by the New Gods. But their ranks are rapidly thinning, and their greatest hope is out of commission! Hope comes in many forms, though, and Saint Walker, erstwhile member of the Blue Lanterns, will make a discovery that will prove pivotal to the fate of all!

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

RED LANTERNS #37

Written by Charles Soule, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Scott Hepburn.

"Godhead," act 3, part 4: As the battle rages on New Genesis, Guy Gardner is dispatched on a dangerous mission that could change everything! But the New Gods don't know Guy -- or his secret death wish! Unfortunately, Guy wasn't expecting an incredible temptation to appear in his way!

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

SINESTRO #8

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Dale Eaglesham, cover by Guillem March..

"Godhead," act 3, part 5: Sinestro knows the only thing standing between the New Gods and universal domination is bringing Hal Jordan into the fight on New Genesis! But Sinestro always has more than one plan: the one you know about and the one you don't. Which mission succeeds will depend on many factors, not the least of which is Sinestro's lust for power!

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

GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #3

Written by Robert Venditti, art by Billy Tan and Rob Hunter, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

"Godhead," act 3, part 6: The massive finale is here! On one side stand the New Gods, on the verge of conquering our universe in order to save it! On the other stand the combined might of the various Lantern Corps -- or what's left of them. And in the wings wait the unlikeliest of allies: Hal Jordan and Black Hand. Changes are coming to the heroes of interstellar space, and it all starts here, in the climactic final battle of mortals vs. gods!

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

Batman Gear


THE NEW 52 TITLES

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #9

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Tyler Kirkham, Jorge Jimenez, Robson Rocha and Jan Duursema, cover by Paolo Siqueira.

Outgunned, outnumbered and outmatched, The World Army led by Mister Miracle and Big Barda begin their invasion of Apokolips!

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

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #10

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Eddy Barrows, Jorge Jimenez, Jan Duursema and Tyler Kirkham, cover by Paulo Siqueira.

Darkseid rises!

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

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #11

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Paulo Siqueira, cover by Jae Lee.

Mister Miracle battles Darkseid -- with the fate of the New Gods and Earth-2 as the stakes!

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

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #12

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Robson Rocha, Jan Duursema, Jack Herbert and Jorge Jimenez, cover by Jae Lee.

The epic battle rages on as elemental Avatars of Earth-2 try to take down The Furies of Apokolips!

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

EARTH 2: WORLD'S END #13

Written by Daniel H. Wilson, Marguerite Bennett and Mike Johnson, art by Tyler Kirkham, Jack Herbert, Jorge Jimenez, Eddy Barrows and Eduardo Pansica, cover by Jae Lee.

Will Huntress become a casualty of war?

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

EARTH 2 #29

Written by Tom Taylor and Marguerite Bennett, art by Andy Smith and Trevor Scott, cover by Yildiray Cinar.

The displaced masses taking shelter in Chicago run for their lives when an unbelievable force descends on the city. Scattered and frantic, Barbara and Dick Grayson hunt for shelter and find a safe haven that hides a sinister secret. Will the two make it out alive with their son?

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

DEATHSTROKE #3

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

Deathstroke's taking bigger and bolder risks as the hunt for his stolen memories continues. Slade will be pushed to the edge to achieve his goal, but will he ultimately be undone by executing his way to the truth?

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

KLARION #3

Written by Ann Nocenti, art and cover by Trevor McCarthy, variant cover by Felipe Smith.

Agents from S.H.A.D.E. are hot on Klarion's trail, Zell's powers are out of control, there's a spy in the Moody Museum and buddybots are taking over the city! As if that weren't bad enough, Klarion's pagan magic finds its match in the tech wizardry of Coal and the Necrots. Will Klarion save his first new friends on Earth -- or will he slip out a dimensional back door?

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

LOBO #3

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Reilly Brown, cover by Aaron Kuder, variant cover by Francis Manapul.

Learn the truth about Lobo, including why he left his home, how he adopted the code he lives by and how he's going to defeat six deadly assassins trying to destroy the Earth! If that's not enough, wait till you see what he does when a special guest star is revealed on the last page of this issue!

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

TRINITY OF SIN #3

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Yvel Guichet and Jason Gordon, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Cully Hamner.

In a new and monstrous world, the Trinity must fight for their lives against the terrifying creatures led by the demonic Nimraa!

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

THE MULTIVERSITY: THUNDERWORLD #1

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Cameron Stewart, variant covers by Cliff Chiang, Cully Hamner, Grant Morrison.

The fifth chapter of the greatest adventure in DC Comics history is here! Acclaimed for their collaborations on Batman and Robin, Seaguy and Seven Soldiers Of Victory: The Manhattan Guardian, writer Grant Morrison and artist Cameron Stewart deliver some magic to The Multiversity with a breathtaking journey to Earth-5 -- A.K.A. Thunderworld!

With a single word, Billy Batson transforms from boy reporter for Whiz Media into the world's Mightiest Mortal -- Captain Marvel! Along with the other members of the Marvel Family, Captain Marvel battles dastardly villains like Mr. Mind and the Monster Society of Evil! But now, his greatest foe has attacked the Rock of Eternity -- the source of the Marvel Family's power -- and it could mean the end of reality as we know it! What impossible villains are Sivana teaming up with who could spell doom for the Multiverse? From where did Sivana's children get their newfound super powers? And what does the appearance of one mysterious comic book mean for the heroes of Thunderworld?

<48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 17.

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #31

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen, art by Jesus Merino and Dan Green, cover by Ryan Sook.

After the revelations of the last two issues, the Endgame begins! One hero retires, another reconsiders his career, and the world says goodbye to a third.

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

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #32

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens and Keith Giffen, art by Scot Eaton and Drew Geraci, cover by Ryan Sook.

Mr. Terrific's been promising for months that the uSphere will change the world -- but what happens when his promises push Manhattan to max capacity on release day? And Stormwatch finds their way back from a trip through the Multiverse -- but they may not be as welcome as they thought.

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

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #33

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, art by Scot Eaton and Art Thibert,, cover by Ryan Sook.

Firestorm is back in action! But any worries that they may now be stuck together won't matter if they're struck down by the new Dr. Polaris! Plus: Giant monsters battle in space!

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

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #34

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Ryan Sook.

Thirty-five years from now, Brother Eye continues to prove that he won't allow himself to be beaten. Five years from now, it's clear that he may already have won.

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

THE NEW 52 -- FUTURES END #35

Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, art by Jesus Merino and Dan Green, cover by Ryan Sook.

The power shifts of the last few issues place on one man's shoulders the weight of protecting the world against the threat that destroyed Stormwatch! There's no stopping from here to the end.

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE #37

Written by Geoff Johns, art r by Jason Fabok, cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke and Michael Choi.

Super heroes are no more! What it means to be human is in question! The world is on the brink of a new stage of evolution -- or total extinction! -- and it's up to the Justice League to save it! "The Amazo Virus" continues to devastate the Western World as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor struggle to not only contain the virus, but cure those affected by it. But as they work against the clock, a legion of assassins is out for Lex Luthor's head. Will the Justice League protect Luthor...or the world?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 17. (Combo pack, $4.99).

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #7

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Neil Edwards and Jay Leisten, cover by Andrew Robinson, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke and Rod Reis.

The Infinitus Saga continues as the JLU battles the Legion of Super-Heroes over the fate of the innocent alien who may grow up to destroy the 31st century!

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #37

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Andres Guinaldo and Walden Wong, cover by Guillem March, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Trapped in a universe outside time, the members of Justice League Dark must survive a surreal landscape to find their way home -- at the beginning of time!

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

JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #12

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

Two words: Blue and Gold. Well, okay, three. Three words, the Blue and the Go...Wait, that's four words. Okay, let's try this. The team of Blue Beetle and Booster Gold are back! By Giffen and DeMatteis! Is the universe ready for either of them...? Are you?

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

AQUAMAN #37

Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Sean Parsons, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The King of the Seas takes on the Warlord of Gorilla City when Aquaman and Grodd collide!

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

AQUAMAN AND THE OTHERS #8

Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Lan Medina and Allen Martinez, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

The Others try to survive the repercussions of their secret histories as Cheshire and the KGBeast look to thin the team's ranks -- permanently!

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

CONSTANTINE #20

Written by Ray Fawkes, art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Juan Ferreyra.

It's hate at first sight when John Constantine meets his Earth-2 counterpart!

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

THE FLASH #37

Written by Robert Venditti and Van Jensen, art and cover by Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Behold the all-new, all-murderous Flash!

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

GREEN ARROW #37

Written by Andrew Kreisberg and Ben Sokolowski, art by Daniel Sampere, cover by Bryan Hitch.

Blood will be shed when Green Arrow faces off against the assassin known as Merlyn!

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

INFINITY MAN AND THE FOREVER PEOPLE #6

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

A tie-in to the "Godhead" storyline! Simon Baz joins the fray and unleashes a green Mecha Darkseid to battle an oversized Infinity Man as the Green Lantern/New Gods War reaches its climax.

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

NEW SUICIDE SQUAD #5

Written by Sean Ryan, art and cover by Jeremy Roberts.

A super-powered arms race could mean the end of the world -- so the Squad is sent into China to stop the creation of a militarized Justice League! Nothing can prepare them -- or you -- for horror they find!

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

SECRET ORIGINS #8

Written by Tim Seeley, Tom King, Jeff Lemire and Ann Nocenti, art by Travel Foreman, Cliff Richards and Stephen Mooney, cover by Bryan Hitch.

Three more stars of the DC Universe shine as their origin stories are revealed! Don't miss the DC Comics -- The New 52 origins of Grayson by Tim Seeley, Tom King and Stephen Mooney; Animal Man by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman; and Katana by Ann Nocenti Cliff Richards!

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

SECRET SIX #1

Written by Gail Simone, art by Ken Lashley, cover by Dale Eaglesham, variant cover by Ken Lashley.

Gail Simone is back with the NEW 52 debut of the fan-favorite team -- The Secret Six! Six strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances for an explosive first issue that will leave everyone asking, "What is the Secret?"

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

STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES FEATURING G.I. ZOMBIE #5

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

In September we saw a glimpse of a zombie-infected world five years in the future. Now, even as Jared tries to save Carmen's life, he's forced to lead his new team against the terrorists, whose actions are making it look less and less like that future can be avoided.

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

SWAMP THING #37

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

"The Machine Queen" part 3! Lines are drawn and strange allies are recruited as the Machine Queen assembles her army, while Anton Arcane and the Fungal Avatar take sides! Plus, Swamp Thing receives a dire visit from John Constantine!

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

TEEN TITANS #5

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Scott Hepburn, cover by Kenneth Rocafort, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

As a deadly new drug hits the streets of New York City, the Titans take on a new team member!

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

WONDER WOMAN #37

Written by Meredith Finch, art and cover by David Finch, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke, David Finch.

Superman arrives on Paradise Island to support Wonder Woman in her darkest hour, but their bond may be breaking apart! No time for Diana to think, though, as a mythological force seemingly tied to Wonder Woman's role as War attacks the Amazons!

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

WORLDS' FINEST #29

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Jed Dougherty, cover by Yildiray Cinar.

The secret history of Earth-2 continues! Superman tracks an Apokolips probe to Paradise, where finds an older woman -- and she's a wonder he never expected to meet! Meanwhile, Batman and Lois Lane collide on the trail of terrorists, but find a thief who's way ahead of them...

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



BEYOND THE NEW 52

ARROW SEASON 2.5 #3

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Joe Bennett and Craig Yeung, photo cover.

Oliver's investigation into the Church of Blood takes him to the darkest corners of Starling City...where both friend and foe are eager to make The Arrow's acquaintance. Plus: The Suicide Squad heads to Sudan in a thrilling backup story!

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

BATMAN '66 #18

Written by Jeff Parker and Tom Peyer, art by Richard Case and Dave Bullock, cover by Michael Allred.

Two Bat-tales in one issue! When Barbara Gordon finds her library attacked by the Bookworm, it's time for Batgirl to sprint into action. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin find things in Gotham City turned upside down when the Archer steals the GCPD's computer and gives the criminals the upper hand on the police.

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

THE FLASH: SEASON ZERO #3

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art and Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur, photo cover.

The origin of Mr. Bliss is revealed! What plans does this terrible telepath have for Central City? And what can The Flash do to stop him when he can't even control his own mind?!

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

HE-MAN: THE ETERNITY WAR #1

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Stjepan Sejic, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The war to end all wars has begun in Eternia! Hordak and the villainous Dark Horde have taken over Castle Grayskull and plan to use it as a weapon to terrorize and rule the universe. However, a resistance is building led by She-Ra, The Sorceress Teela and the benevolent warrior He-Man! To what lengths will the Masters of the Universe go to reclaim their kingdom? What sacrifices must He-Man make to salvage his family legacy? Don't miss a moment of this epic new MOTU series!

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

INFINITE CRISIS: FIGHT FOR THE MULTIVERSE #6

Written by Dan Abnett, art by Eduardo Francisco and Agustin Padilla, cover by Freddie Williams II.

Arcane Supergirl, Zatanna and Zod are already battling impossible odds when Arcane Doomsday suddenly materializes back into their world. But help is on the way, as friends are reunited and one very surprising visitor from the Gaslight Universe tries to lend a hand.

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

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US YEAR THREE #6

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Bruno Redondo and Mike S. Miller, cover by Neil Googe.

Swamp Thing has an answer for Constantine's request, but it's not the one the mage had hoped to hear -- and a major rift severs the uneasy alliance these two have shared. Plus, Constantine tells Batman that they now have a new, more deadly foe to face!

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

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT 100-PAGE SUPER-SPECTACULAR #5 Written by Scott Kolins, Ron Marz and J. Torres, art by Scott Kolins, Cully Hamner and Matthew Clark, cover by Scott Kolins.

In "Hell's Bells," Batman's latest altercation with the Gotham City Police Department forces him to improvise, when they converge on a suspect -- and the police try to take him out instead. Plus two other stories featuring the Dark Knight Detective!

96 pages, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 10.

LOONEY TUNES #222

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

Bugs in space! Marvin the Martian visits his outer space neighbor Bugs Bunny to borrow a cup of sugar -- and to take over the universe! With the help of K-9, will Marvin succeed? Or will one of Bugs' ACME space products (just add water!) save Earth from being conquered?

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

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #52

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and cover by Dave Alvarez.

At a local Renaissance Faire, people come from far and wide to pretend they're in ancient times -- and they flee far and wide when the ghosts of Renaissance-era knights appear to terrorize the faire! Can Scooby and the gang uncover the truth behind the ghosts? And can they survive their duels and jousts that it'll take to unmask the regal wraiths?

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

SENSATION COMICS FEATURING WONDER WOMAN #5

Written by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, art by Gabriel Hardman, cover by Lawrence Reynolds.

Wonder Woman has accepted a covert mission from Queen Hippolyta: infiltrate Apokolips, find a group of Amazons imprisoned there by Darkseid, and bring them home alive. But a battle with the Female Furies almost proves fatal and throws Diana's plans into chaos!

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

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 -- CONTINUITY #1

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Ig Guara and J.P. Mayer, cover by Cat Staggs.

In this new miniseries, the Monitors have come to Earth and begun their work -- but instead of using Red Bleed to exterminate the world, a new Blue Bleed is erasing the world's capitals!

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

SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 3 HC

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Ardian Syaf and Sandra Hope, cover by Ardian Syaf.

Who will save Superman? He may be invulnerable -- but he's also alone! In his brief career as a costumed hero, Clark Kent has run a gantlet of the world's most deadly and monstrous villains. But his most dire threat may come from two powerless humans who happen to be the two smartest people on the planet. Lex and Alexandra Luthor have been paid to find a way to cancel Superman's powers -- and the man who destroyed Krypton has been welcomed by the world's governments to complete his mission -- with the murder of Kal-El! Betrayed and at his most vulnerable, there's no place to hide and no one Superman can trust!

136 pages, $22.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

TEEN TITANS GO! #7

Written by Sholly Fisch, art by Ben Bates and Jorge Corona, cover by Dan Hipp.

When Starfire develops a massive crush on the latest teen pop sensation, Robin will stop at nothing to recapture her attention -- even if he must become a teen idol himself! Plus: Cyborg gets an awesome new jacket! Boo-yah!

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

MAD MAGAZINE #531

Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.

The new year is just around the corner -- and it's not too soon to make a resolution for 2015: Buy MAD!

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



VERTIGO TITLES

ASTRO CITY #18

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

A 4-part spotlight on Quarrel and Crackerjack begins as they face a real crisis: what does an aging crimefighter do when time starts to take its toll? Plus, a look into Quarrel's origins -- and the end of the line for one of Astro City's most stalwart heroes. A rich, bittersweet and very human look inside the super human life.

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

AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE #8

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

With Skinner and Calvin leading the space race, back on Earth it's time to face the most guarded stronghold in the country: Area 51! Felicia and Pearl go behind the fence to expose the nation's extraterrestrial secrets. What do they encounter floating in the test tubes? Find out here!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 17.

BODIES #6

Written by Si Spencer, art by Dean Ormston, Meghan Hetrick, Phil Winslade and Tula Lotay, cover by Eduardo Risso.

Four time periods, four detectives, four murders, identical M.O, identical location, same body -- and now four murderers step into the frame, all very different yet all unnervingly familiar. It's time for our detectives to face their quarry, but which is the hunter and which is the prey?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 24.

COFFIN HILL #14

Written by Caitlin Kittredge, art by Ryan Kelly, cover by Dave Johnson.

Travel back to a summer night in 1970 when Coffin Hill saw its worst mass murder in over 200 years. A gang of killers who cut a bloody swath across the USA roll into the sleepy village...but they didn't count on what they would find in the house at the end of the last street in town -- or on the ghosts of Coffin Hill, who are only too eager to add more souls to their ranks.

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

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #12

Written by Toby Litt, art by Mark Buckingham and Ryan Kelly, cover by Mark Buckingham.

After her whirlwind adventures with Charles and Edwin, Crystal's supernatural entanglements can't be shrugged off -- particularly when Charles is looking to get as entangled as metaphysically possible. And so, Crystal is almost relieved when Tragic Mick turns up at the tree house, bringing with him a very unexpected visitor.

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

FAIREST #32

Written by Mark Buckingham, art by Russ Braun, cover by Adam Hughes.

The big day has finally arrived, and the Lottery winners are drawn. Who has the winning tickets? More importantly, will they be passports to liberty and happiness, or five tickets to trouble? And speaking of trouble, will the Fox family make it to the Farm before their pursuers catch up with them? And if they do make it, will anyone there be happy to see Reynard again? It's out of the frying pan and into the fire in the thrilling conclusion of "The Clamour for Glamour"!

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

FABLES #147

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and Russ Braun, cover by Nimit Malavia.

"Happily Ever After," part seven! Rose Red, still at her magical old home in the woods, learns why she and Snow are so special -- and why they have become lodestones for the accumulation of great powers. And much to her surprise, she finds that she is truly happy here for the first time since she can remember. But can she remain there, never go back to the mundy world or Fabletown, and avoid the battle with Snow that seems all but inevitable? Plus: "The Last Story of Jack of Fables" illustrated by Russ Braun.

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

FBP: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PHYSICS #16

Written by Simon Oliver, art Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Nathan Fox.

With the secrets of his father's final work laid bare will Adam sign up to save the world? New series artist Alberto Ponticelli makes his debut in this issue that kicks off a new story arc in world where physics has gone mad!

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

HINTERKIND #13

Written by Ian Edginton, art by Francesco Trifogli, cover by Marguerite Sauvage.

Step back in time to before the deadly plague that almost wiped out mankind took hold in "A Diary of the Plague Years" part 1. From the streets of New York to the boulevards of Paris and the mountain strongholds of Afghanistan, the beginning of the end starts here as the Sidhe prepare to unleash their long-awaited revenge. War has been declared -- and we have already lost!

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

THE KITCHEN #2

Written by Ollie Masters, art and by Ming Doyle, cover by Becky Cloonan.

In part two of the all-new crime drama The Kitchen, the girls find their newly claimed criminal empire under threat when a sleazy hustler blackmails them for more money than they have. Can they get it together in time and keep control of the Hell's Kitchen underworld? Or will they have to take more drastic measures to protect their turf?

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

THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE SPECIAL EDITION #4

Written by Neil Gaiman, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.

This Special Edition will include the entire fourth issue of the new miniseries before coloring, giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at J.H. Williams's unique process. Williams's original coloring will be shown in addition to the black, white and gray tones of the original work. Plus, the lettering will be translucent, allowing the reader to see the exquisite artwork behind the word balloons. This issue also features a Q & A with a member of the creative team and an exclusive look at new material.

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 24.

THE NAMES #4

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Leandro Fernandez, cover by Celia Calle.

Things seemed to be looking up for Katya and her stepson Philip's quest to discover who killed Katya's husband -- but now the arrival of the Surgeon complicates matters. Katya discovers the truth about the Surgeon's origins, Philip reveals he's never seen a woman naked, and the Dark Loops make a move.

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

THE UNWRITTEN: APOCALYPSE #12

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

Final issue. "And I awoke, and found me here..." Wilson Taylor delivers the apocalypse the only way he knows how: at his son Tom's expense. It's the end of the world as we know it. But there's no need to worry because it's just a story. Isn't it? The extra-sized conclusion!

40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 17.

WOLF MOON #1

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Jae Lee, variant cover by Jeremy Haun.

The start of a 6-issue miniseries! Wolf Moon is a horrific werewolf hunt unlike any other. When Dillon Chase's family was slaughtered by the wolf, his life was forever changed. Dillon sets out to destroy the creature, but he soon learns that lycanthropy is far more insidious than the legends ever said. With each full moon, he draws closer to the monster -- and with each full moon, he becomes more aware that in order to stop the wolf, he must kill a human being and become a fearful monster himself.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 3.



TRADE PAPERBACK AND HARDCOVERS

DC ESSENTIALS: BATMAN: HUSH SPECIAL EDITION #1

Written by Jeph Loeb art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, cover by Jim Lee.

Batman's 75th anniversary celebration continues with another promotionally priced special presenting one of the Dark Knight's greatest tales plus related pages from the 2014 DCE Essential Graphic Novels catalogue! This special kicks off the acclaimed, best-selling epic by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee!

64 pages, $1, in stores on Dec. 3.

BIRDS OF PREY VOL. 5: SOUL CRISIS TP

Written by Christy Marx, art by Romano Molenaar, Scott McDaniel, Jonathan Glapion, Daniel Sampere, Robson Rocha, Jordi Tarragona, Marc Deering and Oclair Albert, cover by Jorge Molina.

The Birds find a new benefactor and a new mission: to take down Ra's al Ghul! But when Black Canary confronts the Demon's Head, he makes her an offer that could save her husband! Will she take him up on it? Find out in these stories from issues #25, 27-34 and Birds of Prey: Futures End #1.

232 pages, $17.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

AQUAMAN AND THE OTHERS VOL. 1: LEGACY OF GOLD TP

Written by Dan Jurgens and John Ostrander, art by Lan Medina, Allen Martinez and others, cover by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

In these tales from issues #1-5 of the new series plus Aquaman #20 and Aquaman Annual #1, Aquaman reunites with The Prisoner, Ya'Wara, and The Operative after they find themselves targeted by an unknown foe who wants their Atlantean artifacts!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

DEATHBLOW TP

Written by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee, art by Jim Lee, Tim Sale and others, cover by Jim Lee.

Now in paperback, this title collects issues #1-12 of the series illustrated by Jim Lee and Tim Sale, plus a story from Darker Image #1. Deathblow is a Black Ops agent with the powers of immortality who is pulled into a deadly battle between good and evil!

272 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

DC: THE NEW FRONTIER DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Darwyn Cooke, art by Darwyn Cooke, J. Bone, Dave Bullock and others, cover by Darwyn Cooke

Darwyn Cooke's acclaimed take on the Silver Age heroes of DC Comics is back in a new hardcover collecting the 6-issue miniseries plus, for the first time, Justice League: The New Frontier Special #1! When Cold War paranoia outlawed the heroes of the Golden Age, stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice. But as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, a new breed of hero would define the American Way!

480 pages, $49.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

THE FLASH VOL. 5: HISTORY LESSONS TP

Written by Brian Buccellato and Christos N. Gage, art by Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund, Patrick Zircher, Agustin Padilla, Neil Googe and others, cover by Pascal Ferry.

In these stories from issues #26-29 and FLASH ANNUAL #2, find out how Barry Allen adjusts after his battle with Reverse-Flash! Plus, witness the first meeting of The Flash and Green Lantern!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

THE FLASH VOL. 4: REVERSE TP

Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, art by Francis Manapul, Tom Nguyen and Scott Hepburn, cover by Francis Manapul.

In these stories from The Flash #20-25 and #23.3: Reverse Flash, a Speed-Force killer has left a trail of bodies in his wake, and only Barry has the power to stop him. But when the killer stays one step ahead of him, Barry finds himself face to face with the Teen Titans and Kid Flash for the first time, which leads to a confrontation with Reverse-Flash!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

SUPERMAN VOL. 5: UNDER FIRE HC

Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Kenneth Rocafort, Ken Lashley, Ed Benes, Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund and others, cover by Ed Benes.

In the wake of the Psi War, Lois Lane lies in a coma, unable to speak -- but her newfound powers allow her to astral project in times of need. It is just this power that brings the power hungry creature Parasite to Metropolis in search of Lois. Is there anything The Man of Steel can do, or will he lose his best friend? Collects Superman #25-31.

168 pages, $22.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

SINESTRO VOL. 1: THE DEMON WITHIN TP

Written by Cullen Bunn and Matt Kindt, art by Dale Eaglesham and Rags Morales, cover by Dale Eaglesham.

Thaal Sinestro has lost everything he's ever loved: his home, his family, his only friend. But no matter how desperate he becomes, Sinestro will never be without fear...a lesson his sometime ally Lyssa Drak is eager to teach him! Can he take back the despicable Yellow Lantern Corps? Or does the universe have a new destiny in mind for Sinestro? Find out in this first Sinestro title collecting issues #1-5, Sinestro: Futures End #1 and Green Lantern #23.4: Sinestro.

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

GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 5: UPRISING TP

Written by Van Jensen and Robert Venditti. art by Bernard Chang, Scott Kolins, Chris Batista and others, cover by Stephen Segovia.

With the Corps under attack by the Khund and the shapeshifting Durlans in stories from Green Lantern Corps #28-34, Green Lantern #31-33 and Green Lantern Corps Annual #2, John Stewart must unravel the mystery behind the destroyed Sector Houses!

264 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

SUPERBOY VOL. 5: PARADOX TP

Written by Marv Wolfman, Frank Hannah and Aaron Kuder, art by Andres Guinaldo, Jorge Jimenez and others, cover by Rafael Sandoval.

Following Forever Evil, Superboy and the Teen Titans are stranded in the future with no way back home -- and Conner Kent faces some startling revelations about his origins and future! Can he and the team rescue Kid Flash and find the way back to their own era, or will they be lodged in the future forever? Find out in these stories from issues #26-34 and Superboy: Futures End #1!

232 pages, $17.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

SUPERGIRL VOL. 5: RED DAUGHTER OF KRYPTON TP

Written by Michael Alan Nelson and others, art by Diogenes Neves, Chad Hardin, Paulo Siqueira and others, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

Supergirl will burn down the universe before she lets another person tell her who she should be -- and her journey as a Red Lantern begins here. The new chapter of Supergirl's life begins in issues #26-33, plus Green Lantern #28 and Red Lanterns #28-29.

256 pages, $17.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

SUPERMAN: KRYPTON RETURNS HC

Written by Scott Lobdell, Justin Jordan, Michael Alan Nelson, Tom DeFalco, Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art by R.B. Silva, Ed Benes, Mahmud Asrar, Paulo Siqueira, Kenneth Rocafort, Dan Jurgens and others, cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

In this epic story from Superboy #0 and 25, Supergirl #0 and 25, Superman #0, 25 and 23.3: H'El, and Action Comics Annual #2, three heroes must unite to prevent He'l from dooming the entire universe!

208 pages, $24.99, in stores on Feb. 11.

AME-COMI GIRLS VOL. 3: EARTH IN CRISIS TP

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Horacio Domingues, Ted Naifeh, Eduardo Francisco, Adam Archer and others, cover by Jonboy Meyer.

In these stories from issues #5-8, the Ame-Comi universe is under attack! As an intergalactic threat strikes Earth and beyond, can the heroines band together in time to save everyone?

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

TRINITY OF SIN: THE PHANTOM STRANGER VOL. 3: THE CRACK IN CREATION TP

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Fernando Blanco, Miguel Sepulveda and Diego Olmos, cover by Guillem March.

With the Justice League missing and the villains in control, Phantom Stranger must destroy evil itself! But to stop the Crime Syndicate, Deadman must take control of Aquaman's body! These stories from issues #12-22 and Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger Futures End #1 guest-star Pandora, Swamp Thing, Constantine and others!

264 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 4 TP

Written and illustrated by Chip Kidd, Michael Cho, Neal Adams, Maris Wicks, Joe Quinones, Dan DiDio, J.G. Jones, Rafael Grampa, Rafael Albuquerque, Jeff Lemire, Alex Nino, Lee Bermejo, Damion Scott, Paul Dini, Stephane Roux, Marv Wolfman, Riccardo Burchielli, Nathan Edmondson, Kenneth Rocafort, Dustin Nguyen, Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Keith Giffen, Javier Pulido, Blair Butler, Chris Weston, Len Wein, Victor Ibanez, Jimmy Palmiotti, Andrew Robinson and others, cover by Marc Silvestri.

Batman Black and White returns in a brand-new volume featuring tales of the Dark Knight by some of comics' greatest writers and artists!

288 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

SUPERMAN: THE POWER WITHIN TP

Written by Roger Stern, art by Curt Swan, John Beatty, Murphy Anderson and others, cover by Brent Anderson.

In these stories from Action Comics Weekly #601-641, Action Comics #658, Superman #48 and Adventures of Superman #471, Superman saves an innocent man from murder only to discover he is part of a cult that worships the Man of Steel -- and the would-be killer is part of a faction dedicated to wiping them out!

176 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BLUE BEETLE TP

Written by Len Wein and Joey Cavalieri, art by Paris Cullins, Bruce Patterson, Chuck Patton, Ross Andru, Gil Kane and others, cover by Paris Cullins and Bruce Patterson.

This value-priced title collects the entire 24-issue run of Blue Beetle from the 1980s, including the Beetle's battles against DC Universe villains Chronos and Dr. Alchemy. Includes appearances by The Question and the Teen Titans in stories from Blue Beetle #1-24.

584 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 18.

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US VOL. 2 TP

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Jheremy Raapack, Mike S. Miller, Tom Derenick and others, game art cover.

From the ashes of Metropolis come Superman and the JLA's newest ally: Lex Luthor! Against all odds, he's not only survived but now embraces Superman's goals. Of course, Lex has his own ideas for how to create a better world. The Man of Steel trusts him, but can the rest of his allies be so sure? Collecting INjustice: Gods Among Us #7-12 and Annual #1!

224 pages, $16.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

JLA VOL. 6 TP

Written by Joe Kelly, art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, Yvel Guichet, Lewis LaRosa and others, cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen.

With Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth severed, the very concept of truth has been fractured -- and the Justice League must contend with a world redefined by the dreams and fears of the human race. Then, the JLA battles for control of Atlantis with the help of some mages...and when only Batman remains, the Dark Knight assembles an unexpected new Justice League! Don't miss this title collecting JLA #61-76.

432 pages, $24.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

BEWARE THE BATMAN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Ivan Cohen, Matthew K. Manning, Scott Beatty and Mike W. Barr, art by Luciano Vecchio and Dario Brizuela, cover by Luciano Vecchio.

In this all-ages title based on the Cartoon Network series, Bruce Wayne and his butler, former secret spy Alfred Pennyworth, take on Gotham City's worst evildoers! Batman's skills will be put to the test against villains Professor Pyg, Man-Bat, Tobias Whale and more in stories from issues #1-6.

144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 21

ABSOLUTE TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 1 HC

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos and others, cover by Geoff Darrow.

Collecting the first 21 issues of Warren Ellis's dystopian masterpiece! After years of self-imposed exile, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job that he hates and a city that he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 21st century surroundings.

512 pages, $125, in stores on April 22.

ANIMAL MAN VOL. 7: RED PLAGUE TP

Written by Jamie Delano, art by Steve Pugh, Russ Braun, Peter Snejbjerg and others, cover by Brian Bolland.

Tragedy strikes Animal Man's daughter Maxine in these stories from issues #64-79 – but is it the result of a government conspiracy? Animal Man attacks Washington, D.C., with an army of rats and birds. Then, Animal Man forms a new religion and leads a group of followers intent on securing humanity's place in the mystic realm known as the Red.

408 pages, $24.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

COFFIN HILL VOL. 2: DARK ENDEAVORS TP

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

While Eve delves into the terrible truth about the night she caught up with the notorious Ice Fisher, Nate struggles to protect the town's remaining witches from the menace of witch hunters. Collects Coffin Hill #8-14.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES VOL. 2: GHOST SNOW TP

Written by Toby Litt, art by Mark Buckingham and Ryan Kelly, cover by Mark Buckingham.

In these stories from issues #7-12, Charles and Crystal set out to prove that Charles's father did not murder his mother, and to find out whether Crystal really can bring her friend back from the grave.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

EX MACHINA BOOK FOUR TP

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

In these tales from issues #30-40, super hero-turned-mayor Mayor Mitchell Hundred is summoned to Rome for an audience with the Pope. But as he makes his travel plans, he is unaware of the assassin who has him in his sights. Then, a masked adventurer thrills New York City but threatens to derail the upcoming Republican National Convention – and the political future of Mitchell Hundred hangs in the balance.

272 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

THE INVISIBLES BOOK THREE DELUXE EDITION HC

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Phil Jimenez, Chris Weston, Michael Lark and others, cover by Brian Bolland.

The team launches an assault on an underground New Mexico lab to free the cure for the AIDS virus from the alleged inventors of the disease: the U.S. government. Collects The Invisibles VOL. 2 #1-13.

336 pages, $29.99, in stores on Feb. 4.

NORTH 40 TP NEW EDITION

Written by Aaron Williams, art and cover by Fiona Staples.

The residents of an isolated rural area discover superhuman – and supernatural – power in their midst in this title collecting the hit 6-issue miniseries. The power stops at the county line, but inside the afflicted area, something ancient and malevolent stirs as new monsters arise. Can Wyatt, an unlikely hero from the wrong side of the tracks, join forces with Sheriff Morgan and town outcast Amanda to keep the county from imploding or being eaten by mighty Cthulhu?

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

SCALPED DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE HC

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

The first eleven issues of the acclaimed series are collected in hardcover for the first time! Dashiell Bad Horse has come home to the reservation armed with a set of nunchucks, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and a dark secret. But nothing has changed -- except for the glimmering new casino, and a once-proud people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Includes sketch material by artist R.M. Guera.

272 pages, $29.99, in stores on Feb. 18.











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