MARVEL COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

TRON: ORIGINAL MOVIE ADAPTATION #1  (L.S. of 2) 

Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL Variant Cover by Salvador Larroca In anticipation of Walt Disney Pictures’ high-tech adventure, TRON: LEGACY, which hits U.S. theaters in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D on December 17 — Marvel Comics presents a stunning new visualization of the first TRON film. 40 pages, $3.99.

TRON: BETRAYAL #2

Written by Jai Nitz Plot courtesy Starlight Runner Entertainment Pencils by Andie Tong Cover by Salvador Larroca 56 pages, $4.99.

TRON: BETRAYAL GRAPHIC NOVEL

Written by Jai Nitz Plot courtesy Starlight Runner Entertainment Pencils by Andie Tong Cover by JOCK 128 pages, $9.99.

ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #4

Written by JASON AARON Pencils & Cover by ADAM KUBERT Who is the major Marvel villain throwing Spider-Man and Wolverine through time? FIND OUT HERE! The adventure through time takes a strange turn as Wolverine finds himself face to face with a young pre-”With Great Power” revelation Peter Parker and Spider-Man finds himself in the wilds of Canada face-to-face with a savage young James Howlett! And as if that weren’t enough, we also get the lowdown on The Czar and Big Murder. 32 pages, $3.99.

ASTONISHING THOR #1  (L.S. of 5) 

Written by ROB RODI Penciled by MIKE CHOI Cover by ESAD RIBIC Foilogram Variant by TBD “Waves are but water, wind but air. And though lightning be fireÉ IT MUST ANSWER THUNDER’S CALL.” The God of Thunder finds himself battling a mysterious surge of natural catastrophes — hurricanes, tidal waves, earthquakes. At first, the Son of Odin suspects Zephyr, immortal mistress of the winds, but soon he finds that the climactic upheaval must be attributed to a much larger forceÉ EGO, THE LIVING PLANET! From ROBERT RODI and MIKE CHOI! Spinning out of the destruction of Asgard, ASTONISHING THOR is an out-of-this-world adventure — where the entire universe hangs in the balance! 32 pages, $3.99.

WOMEN OF MARVEL #1 (L.S. of 2) 

Written by G. Willow WILSON, MARC BERNARDIN, & JONATHON LAYMAN Penciled by TOM NGUYEN, ROMINA MORANELLI, & DAVIDE GIANFELICE Cover by SARA PICHELLI Collecting Marvel.com tales, these digital divas are coming at your courtesy of comics’ hottest writers and the superstar artists of tomorrow. In this opening salvo, a young Medusa learns that family makes the fiercest foes, Enchantress faces stiff competition from a shocking X-enemy, and the Black Cat finds the only thing standing between her and a shiny gem is (EEK!) the Devil’s DaughterÉSATANA!! 40 pages, $3.99.

HALO: FALL OF REACH – BOOT CAMP #3

Written by BRIAN REED Pencils & Cover by FELIX RUIZ As boot camp continues for the Spartans, the stakes are raised ever higher, tasking the young soldiers in body and in mind. But when it comes time for them to undergo the painful, experimental and highly dangerous process of “augmentation”, the only thing they can do to winÉ is to survive. 32 pages, $3.99.

THE STAND: HARDCASES #5

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by TOMM COKER It is the eve of the most important night in Boulder Free Zone history, and Mother Abagail is still missing… As Stu leads a desperate search for her, suspicions drive Frannie into taking a terrible risk, while Harold, gun heavy in his pocket, weighs a terrible choice… Stand up and be counted, True Believer, as HARDCASES draws to its pulse-pouding conclusion, leading to this epic, acclaimed adaptation’s most explosive chapter yet! 32 pages, $3.99.

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER – SHEEMIE’S TALE #1  (L.S. of 5)

Written by Robin Furth & Peter David Art & Cover by Richard Isanove This is the story of one of the more powerful breakers in Thunderclap: The mentally handicapped, formerly mute young man known as Sheemie. He possesses the awesome power to shatter the very Beams that hold the Dark Tower in place — the fulcrum of existence itself. But Sheemie does not want to destroy the underpinnings of reality. He is in the prison of Devar-Toi and all he wants is his friends — his ka-tet to come for him. And one of them is coming for him even now. One of them known as the last gunslinger, Roland Deschain. And not all the horrors of Thunderclap will stand in his way! Presented by those twin titans of Marvel’s Dark Tower books — writer Robin Furth and artist Richard Isanove. It’s a journey of searching and salvation you won’t soon forget. 32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES #1   (L.S. of 4)

Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Pencils by SCOTT WEGENER & PATRICK SCHERBERGER Based on the new animated series! What do you do when the world’s evilest villains attack? Call Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to save the day! In our first tale, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THOR face a threat bigger than BOTH of them! And in tale two, following the exploits of everyone’s favorite arrow-flinger: HAWKEYE! 40 pages, $3.99.

OZMA OF OZ #1  (L.S. of 8  )

Written by Eric Shanower Pencils & Cover by Skottie Young Variant cover by JAE LEE Variant Cover by ERIC SHANOWER Dorothy Gale plunges into adventure again, this time with a talking chicken named Billina. Dorothy and Billina are washed off their sailing ship to face drowning, starvation, and screaming Wheelers, strange men with wheels instead of hands and feet. The team of Shanower and Young returns to Oz with this comics adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s third Oz book. 32 pages, $3.99.

TALES OF THE DRAGON GUARD – INTO THE VEIL #3

Written by ANGE Pencils by LAURENT SIEURAC Cover by LAURENT SIEURAC On a journey with a troop of knights to destroy a dragon hidden in the snowy heights, Dragon Knight Raiad is wounded and taken into a mountain town to heal. But she wakes up to a nightmare: the whole village is affected by the Veill — the mysterious curse that emanates from the dragons and that Raiad has fought against and been trained to eradicate from a very young age. This fascinating episode of Tales of the Dragon Guard is well served by Sieurac subtle illustrating and Ange’s inspired writing. 48 pages, $5.99.

MARVELMAN FAMILY’S FINEST #5

Written by MICK ANGLO & VARIOUS Penciled by MICK ANGLO & VARIOUS Cover by MIKE PERKINS Variant cover by KHOI PHAM With one word — KIMOTA! — newspaper copy boy Micky Moran becomes the invincible, indestructible Marvelman! In 1954, MARVELMAN #25 began the saga of one of the most storied characters ever to emerge from the British comics market. Now, thrill to the adventures of Marvelman, Young Marvelman and Kid Marvelman as they take on enemy agents, mad scientists and more in this “best of” series! 40 pages, $3.99.

DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #887

Written by ROB WILLIAMS Penciled by MATTEO SCALERA Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Asgard may be destroyed but will that stop no good mercenaries with much mouth and morally bankrupt archaeologists sifting through the wreckage looking for treasure? WE SAY THEE NAY!!! And is The Mighty Thor happy to find Deadpool pilfering from his hallowed halls? WE SAY THEE NAY!!! AGAIN!!! Still, there be Norse god treasure in them there rubbly hills, so what the hey. But some treasures are best left undisturbed. Particularly the ones containing evil, enormously powerful spirits imprisoned by Odin thousands of years hence. Definitely those ones. 32 pages, $2.99.

DEADPOOL PULP #3

Written by ADAM GLASS & MIKE BENSON Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL Cover by JAE LEE Cuba. Playground of the Caribbean. Sunny beaches. Swank casinos. Dames. Gangsters. And Deadpool Ð who is trying to stay one step in front of Outlaw as he searches for a mysterious scientist in the thick of the jungle. Meanwhile, in Washington, DC. a power struggle is under way at the highest levels of government that will turn Deadpool’s world upside down. And maybe the rest of the world, too. Betrayal. Double crosses. And a shocking secret from Deadpool’s past are revealed! 32 pages, $3.99.

DEADPOOL #29

Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by CARLO BARBERI Cover by DAVE JOHNSON I’M YOUR MAN, Part 3 (of 3) DOCTOR BONG? Are you SERIOUS?! Wow, this whole team up with the former Captain America to fight terrorists has really gone off the rails and Steve Rogers — the REAL Steve Rogers Ð isn’t happy about it. But that’s okay because Deadpool has a plan to make everything right again. Well, not really a plan — more like an idea, really — but mostly just some random one-liners and A WHOLE LOTTA GUNS. 32 pages, $2.99.

DEADPOOL CORPS #8

Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Pencils & Cover by ROB LIEFELD “YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION?” PART 2 On a distant planet, a simple native population revolts against the mighty Omega Confederation.Ê Since the Omega Confederation is paying a lot of money to the galaxy’s top mercenaries — Hello, Deadpool Corps! — to put down this rebellion, it’s no wonder they’re a little miffed when Wade Wilson and company appear to have changed sides.Ê So they send a crack squad of recon shock troops to remind Deadpool to do his job.Ê The thing is, not even Deadpool knows for sure who’s side he’s on. Tune in to watch hin figure it out.Ê Oh yeah, and Princess Teala naked too. 32 pages, $2.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 3 #4

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils by STEVE DILLON Cover by Greg Land The Avengers behold a new menace: Vampire X! With Cap bitten, the super-soldier is turning into a super-vampire and the stakes are even higher. Blade finally reveals Vampire X’s true intentions, but can the heroes stop this mysterious enemy- – or are they one bite closer to an eternity of immortal behavior? 32 pages, $3.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS NEW ULTIMATES #5

Written by Jeph Loeb Pencils and Cover by Frank Cho Thor is reborn…but at what price? Can the Ultimates stop a God gone mad? Eisner award winning writer Jeph Loeb (Ultimate X) and superstar artist Frank Cho (Avengers) bring you the final chapter of  their first story arc! Learn the secrets of Loki’s wild scheme to destroy the Earth and change the Ultimates forever!Ê 32 pages, $3.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #150

Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by DAVID LAFUENTE, SKOTTIE YOUNG, SARA PICHELLI, JAMIE MCKELVIE & more! Cover by David Lafuente Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Wraparound Variant Cover by Mark Bagley Not only is this officially the Ultimate Spider-Man 150th issue anniversary, but it is also the 10 year anniversary of the birth of the Ultimate Marvel universe!! Can you believe it?? We can’t Êeither! To celebrate, Eisner award-winning series writer Brian Michael Bendis has created this triple size extravaganza and gathered together a stellar lineup of amazing artists!! A reunion of the greatest artists of not only this historic book but of the the entire line of Ultimate Comics. Poor Peter Parker has made such a mess of his life as Spider-Man that the other super heroes Êare forced to gather together and decide once and for all what to do with the young wall crawler. Guest starring the New Ultimates, the Storm Siblings, Ben Grimm, Iceman, Kitty Pryde and a slew of surprise stars! Also includes reprinting of Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special #1 featuring an all-star artist line-up! 104 pages, $5.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS THOR #2

Written by Jonathan Hickman Pencils & Cover by Carlos Pacheco As Asgard celebrates victory, rumblings of Ragnorok near. What shocking revelation will the All-Father unveil to his chosen son? And what does Baron Zemo have in store for the gods? Jonathan Hickman (SHIELD) and Carlos Pacheco (Ultimate Avengers) rock out another thrilling tale of Thor’s thunderous debut! 32 pages, $3.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #648

Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils and Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Blank Cover Variant Also Available Variant Cover by STEFANO CASELLI Spider-Girl Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Wraparound Variant Cover by MARCOS MARTIN Big Time begins! Big changes are happening for the Amazing Spider-Man: Bigger threats, bigger guest-stars, and a big opportunity that could turn Peter Parker’s life around! Which cast members are staying and who’s saying goodbye?ÊFind out as we’re introduced to new characters and reintroduced to a number of Spidey villains as they make the triumphant return to the book! Plus: New developments for Mayor J. Jonah Jameson, the staff at Front Line, and The Sinister Six! The next chapter in Spider-Man history starts here!Ê Guest starring THE AVENGERS and THE FANTASTIC FOUR in a giant-sized, 39 page lead feature! PLUS! An All-New Adventure featuring the All-New SPIDER-GIRL! PAUL TOBIN & CLAYTON HENRY bring a tale of action & intrigue, and make a strong argument for why you can sometimes send a Spider-GIRL to do a Spider-MAN’s job 56 pages, $3.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #649

Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS THE HOBGOBLIN’S BACK!ÊYou wanted him, you got him!Ê And he’s ready to hit the BIG TIME too — with a whole new bag of tricks!Ê Who’s under the mask this time?Ê Is it Roderick Kingsley, Jason Macendale, or somebody else?ÊReady for another long, unfolding mystery with months of clues, red herrings, and shocking twists?ÊWell tough!ÊWe’re showing you who he is in THIS ISSUE! Plus: What’s wrong with Mac Gargan? More trouble for Norah Winters. And Peter Parker makes good on a promise that goes back to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1! Guest-starring the BLACK CAT! 40 pages, $3.99.

SPIDER-GIRL #1   (monthly)

Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY Cover by BARRY KITSON Variant Cover by JAE LEE Women of Marvel Variant by JELENA KEVIC-DJURDJEVIC Spinning from the GRIM HUNT in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Not every fight can get resolved by punching someone in the faceÉbut Spider-Girl’s gonna punch somebody anyway, just to make sure. Follow the swinging adventures of Anya Corazon, the Splendiferous Spider-Girl, as she balances the daily grind of teenage life with the bumps and bruises brought by banging Ôbows with bad guys! Guest-starring the FANTASTIC FOUR and a villain that our hero could NEVER, EVER, EVER defeat. 40 pages, $3.99.

OSBORN #1  (L.S. of 5) 

Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK Backup Feature sritten by WARREN ELLIS Art by EMMA RIOS Cover by BEN OLIVER Goblin Variant by JOHN ROMITA SR. BIG TIME HITS SPIDER-MAN’S GREATEST ENEMY! The world’s most dangerous felon isÊin the world’s top supermax-security prison –Êan institution so secret even the vice president doesn’t know it exists.ÊBut can anyÊcellÊcontain Norman Osborn? After the events of SIEGE, the formerÊGreen Goblin,ÊIron PatriotÊand power-mad director of worldwide security isn’t allowed to have a toothbrush…and he’s surrounded by theÊdeadliest criminals in the world. Lucky for Osborn, they’re fans. 40 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS #7

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Blank Cover Variant Also Available Gatefold Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by ED  McGUINNESS I AM AN AVENGER! Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers! 32 pages, $3.99.

SECRET AVENGERS #7

Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR. Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Dark forces are at work in Hong Kong to reincarnate a great evil…but the Secret Avengers and that great evil’s son — SHANG CHI — are also on these dark streets! As is a new secret member of Marvel’s hottest covert Avengers team! 32 pages, $3.99.

NEW AVENGERS #6

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN The shocking battle for our dimension comes to a shattering conclusion; and not everyone will survive!! Who will make the ultimate sacrifice to save us? ÊMarvel fans will not want to miss this startling chapter in Avengers history. Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers! 40 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS ACADEMY #6

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE McKONE Variant Cover by MIKE McKONE Reptil goes Jurassic on Tigra! When Humberto is elected class leader of Avengers Academy, it should be a dream come trueÉbut instead it’s a nightmare! As he struggles with the weight of his repressed grief and anger, added to the responsibility he feels to keep his teammates on the heroic path, something’s got to give…and it might just be Reptil’s humanity! Plus: more on Quicksilver and Finesse, the villainy of Mentallo, and another Avengers guest appearance. 32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS PRIME #4

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS The Nine Realms have fallen apart and the only ones that can stop the madness are Thor, Captain America and Iron Man. ÊBut why isÊHela battling the Enchantress? ÊAnd how is Thor gathering an army? And which great villain has come back from the dead? 32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #3

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG Variant Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS THE RETURN OF WANDA MAXIMOFF! The search for the Scarlet Witch is finally over as the Young Avengers find Wanda. But is she a hero or a villain? Is she still the Scarlet Witch? The battle over Wanda rages on as Avengers go up against the Young Avengers, Magneto clashes with Quicksilver, Wonder Man battles Wolverine, and the most powerful villain in the Marvel Universe conspires against them all so that he can possess Wanda himself. 32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS & THE INFINITY GAUNTLET #4

Written by BRIAN CLEVINGER Pencils & Cover by BRIAN CHURILLA The conclusion to the space-spanning saga! The evil Thanos has toyed with the Avengers long enoughÉtime to do away with them and get to controlling the entire universe! Can Earth’s Mightiest Heroes make a final stand and save EVERYTHINGÉor is it Thanos Triumphant? 32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS VS. PET AVENGERS #2

Written by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Pencils & Cover by IG GUARA Variant Cover by TBD THE AGE OF DRAGONS HAS BEGUN. Are the Pet Avengers too late to save the world, and will Lockheed band with themÉor join his dragon brethren? Eisner-nominee CHRIS ELIOPOULOS and IG GUARA continue their epic saga of Earth’s Mightiest Animals!!!! 32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #7

Written by VARIOUS The chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three of Marvel’s most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we continue our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #215), Thor (from THOR #318), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #274 and 1941’s CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #27). Watch the Marvel universe’s history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 pages, $3.99.

ANT-MAN & THE WASP #1  (L.S. of 3) 

Written & Penciled by TIM SEELEY Cover by SALVA ESPIN Two of Marvel’s smallest heroes must join forces and get over one BIG elephant-in-the-room! Eric O’Grady once STOLE the Ant-Man suit from Hank Pym. But now, Eric is the only one who knows about a secret AIM plot to steal Pym’s greatest invention! Can the two men get along long enough to save the soul of the former GOLIATH, Bill Foster? 32 pages, $3.99.

SHADOWLAND #5

Written by ANDY DIGGLE Penciled by BILLY TAN Cover by JOHN CASSADAY Variant Cover by BILLY TAN Variant Cover by John Tyler Christopher With the help of his former enemy-turned-champion, Daredevil has thwarted his former friends and finds himself prepared to claim all of New York for himself. The chaos of Shadowland has reached a boiling point, and Daredevil himself may not survive to see the result! 32 pages, $3.99.

DAREDEVIL #512

Written by ANDY DIGGLE Pencils & Cover by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE A SHADOWLAND TIE-IN: FINAL ISSUE! Years of acting as the Guardian Devil of Hell’s Kitchen have taken their toll on The Man Without Fear. Hell’s Kitchen lies in ruins, and it is up to the people of New York to start anew and begin rebuilding. In this last chapter of his story, will Matt Murdock at last find final redemption for the events of SHADOWLAND? 32 pages, $3.99.

SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #4

Written by ANTONY JOHNSTON Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA It’s the chilling climax for the odd squad of Misty Knight, Paladin, Silver Sable and The Shroud! The unlikely quartet believe they’ve uncovered the real villain behind the mob murders. But the truth is even more shocking than they realize! To lay a trap for the death-dealing ninjas, the four fearless fighters must execute a daring plan, coming together to face off against The Hand…and one of them must face an ugly truth! 32 pages, $3.99.

SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #4

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by MAHMUD ASRAR Cover by MIKE PERKINS The story concludes, leading to POWER MAN & IRON FIST in January! At last: Just in time for the final assault on Shadowland, the full truth behind the new Power Man’s origin is fully revealed! What is his connection to Bullseye, the Hand, and Luke Cage himself? As Iron Fist and Power Man take on Daredevil, Marvel’s latest sensation has a very personal reason for storming the ninja stronghold. But will the final revelation strengthen his newfound partnership with Danny Rand — or cause him to side with the forces of darkness? 32 pages, $3.99.

BLACK WIDOW #8

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN “KISS OR KILL,” PART 3 Your name is Nick Crane. You’ve met this beautiful girl, and you’re traveling all over Eastern Europe. It’d be like some crazy romantic comedy, except forÉ well, the secret government torture rooms. The black hood (that smells like garlic) over your head. The kidnapping, the poison mist, the gunfire, the chase through the bitter cold and the train derailing. And now there’s this crazy guy in a robot suit and some messed-up witch-looking woman coming after you, and the only thing between you and them is that beautiful girl, who calls herself Black WidowÉ and you know, you kind of think she still may have killed your father. 32 pages, $2.99.

HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #6

Written by Jim McCann Penciled by David Lopez Cover by PAUL RENAUD Attention new readers: This shock-filled issue is a great jumping-on point! After last issue’s daring developments, learn what will impact our deadly duo next! What is Hawkeye’s new mission? Why is Mockingbird in the Savage Land? What secret is Dominic Fortune keeping? And who is the mysterious organization that is launching plans to destroy the lives of our troubled tandem? 32 pages, $2.99.

BULLSEYE: PERFECT GAME #1  (L.S. of 2) 

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by SHAWN MARTINBROUGH Cover by TIM BRADSTREET There was a year when no one knew where he was. When Bullseye Ð the world’s greatest assassin Ð simply vanished without a trace. In the glare of the white hot lights, no one noticed the lanky stranger with the rubber arm, throwing heat that could, well, take off a man’s head. See, every man needs a challenge, a moment when he faces impossible odds, when he looks deep inside himself and sees what he’s really made of. Bullseye’s next pitch is one for the history books. 32 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #612

Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by BUTCH GUICE Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Not even Captain America can escape the crimes buried in his past… The most controversial story of the year “The Trial of Captain America” continues! By the acclaimed team of Ed Brubaker and Butch Guice. 40 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: MAN OUT OF TIME #1  (L.S. of 5)

Written by MARK WAID Penciled by JORGE MOLINA Cover by BRYAN HITCH Variant Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS Beginning a five-issue mini-series chronicling the rebirth of Captain America! When the Avengers pull a mysterious, tattered soldier from the sea, they unwittingly bring back to life the Living Legend of World War Two–a man whose memories of a life sixty years ago are as fresh as yesterday! How will Steve Rogers, frozen in suspended animation for half a century, adapt to the world of the 21st century? 32 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT #4

Written by KARL KESEL Pencils & Cover by MITCH BREITWEISER The early 1950s: the age of McCarthyism and the Cold War. Jeff Mace finally feels comfortable as Captain America, and loves working with his new partner, Golden Girl, but he notices that they are called on only to deal with common criminals, not world threats. Can it be that the American government doesn’t trust Captain America? As the world changes around him and allies become enemies, Jeff Mace learns the full responsibilities of being Captain America and the true meaning of being a patriot. 32 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: FOREVER ALLIES #4

Written by ROGER STERN Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA & MARCO SANTUCCI Cover by LEE WEEKS In the heart of the Andes, Lady Lotus seeks out the power of the Celestials themselves. Can Captain America stop her in time? Or will the last, unresolved case of the original Young Allies prove to be his undoing? The answers come fast and furious in this final, fateful, earth-shattering tale — “In the Hall of the Gods!” Guest-starring the Black Widow and the Falcon! 32 pages, $3.99.

I AM AN AVENGER #3

Written by DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, SEAN McKEEVER, MARC SUMERAK & LUCY KNISLEY Penciled by TODD NAUCK, MIKE MAYHEW, ANTONIO FUSO & LUCY KNISLEY Cover by PHIL NOTO Cosmically charged super scribes Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning take Nova for a spin, planet-side! Now a full-fledged Avenger, the Human Rocket teams up with the Amazing Spider-Man to thwartÉa bank robbery? Exes Firestar and Justice discover they have unfinished business to contend with–not only with each other, but with the Avengers, too! Stingray learns that the newÊHeroic Age doesn’t mean a perfect world… even in paradise! And Tony Stark learns not to mess with teenaged angst, especially when its “Stature”-esque in scale! 32 pages, $3.99.

HEROIC AGE: VILLAINS #1    (one-shot) 

Written by VARIOUS Cover by JAE LEE Under the guidance of Steve Rogers, Earth’s heroes are at an all-time high but that doesn’t mean the villains are taking it lying down! Get inside Steve Rogers’ secret files as he analyzes evil from the cosmic menaces of Thanos and the Cancerverse, to the arcane might of Hela and Black Talon, to the armies of Leviathan and Hydra, to the costumed escapades of Deadpool and the White Rabbit! It’s 64 fact-filled pages of the worst men and women the Marvel Universe can offer! 64 pages, $3.99.

FANTASTIC FOUR #585

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by STEVE EPTING Cover by ALAN DAVIS World’s apart from each other, the Fantastic Four embark on their individual journeys with one destined to end in tragedy and change the face of Marvel’s first family. It’s THREE, part 3:’The Last Kings of Atlantis’! 32 pages, $2.99.

HULK #27

Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN & MARK ROBINSON Cover by ED McGUINNESS SCORCHED EARTH, PART III: The oceans will boil! Red goes into deeply unfamiliar territory to stop the next contingency, and the best ally for the mission is Namor, King of Atlantis! Take a dangerous doomsday scenario and insert two of the most powerful overbearing egos on Earth and… what could go wrong? MEANWHILE…in the Pacific, A-Bomb finds out where giant monsters go after they’ve been driven out, and finds…MORE giant monsters!! 40 pages, $3.99.

INCREDIBLE HULKS #616 & 617

Written by GREG PAK Penciled by BARRY KITSON Covers by CARLO PAGULAYAN From the day the HULK was born in nuclear fire, he’s always insisted he just wants to be left alone. ÊBut for the past three years, Bruce Banner has taken the opposite path, forging deep new bonds and building a super-powered family of Incredible Hulks. ÊNow the abiding wisdom or terrible folly of that course of action will be revealed as the Green Goliath leads the Incredible Hulks in the final battle to stop his insane son HIRO-KALA from destroying two planets. ÊToday the DARK SON saga comes to a shocking conclusion — and a Hulk will fall! PLUS: All-new backup stories featuring the Hulk’s gamma-powered allies! 40 pages, $3.99.

SHE-HULKS #1  (monthly) 

Written by HARRISON WILCOX Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN Cover by ED McGUINNESS SPINNING OUT OF WORLD WAR HULKS! THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK RETURNS! Jen Walters teams up with LYRA, the all-new SAVAGE SHE-HULK, to bring the hurt down on the fugitive members of THE INTELLIGENCIA. Klaw, Mad Thinker, Red Ghost, Trapster, and Wizard tried to take over the world and now must pay for what they’ve done. Guest starring THE INCREDIBLE HULK in this all-new story of She-Hulk smackdown! 40 pages, $3.99.

INCREDIBLE HULKS: ENIGMA FORCE #3

Written by SCOTT REED Penciled by MIGUEL MUNERA Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN An INCREDIBLE HULKS Ð DARK SON TIE-IN! THE ENIGMA FORCE are dead. Long live the Enigma Force. ÊTheir MICROVERSE powers are gone, their trust betrayed, and their friendships shattered. Now they have no choice but to face a dark secret on JarellaÔs World, in a devastating moment of truth. ÊBut in order to help the INCREDIBLE HULKS succeed against the sinister powers of the DARK SON OF HULK, they may be forced to re-ignite an ancient interplanetary war! ÊTHE 3RD AND FINAL ACT of “INCREDIBLE HULKS: ENIGMA FORCE”. 32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1  (reprints)

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV, CHRIS YOST, ROBIN FURTH, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, TED MCKEEVER & KIERON GILLEN Pencils by PACO DIAZ, MATEUS SANTOLOUCO, NELSON, MANUEL GARCIA, TED MCKEEVER & FRAZER IRVING Cover by NELSON This monster magazine is 104 pages of all-black-and-white action in the spirit of the Mighty Marvel Magazines of yore, but in an ALL-NOW in style! Wolverine faces off against South Pacific pirates and a sniper with a secret! Then, it’s the Sorcerer Supreme versus the magical might of the political terrorist known as the Doktor! And much much more! Collecting material from Rampaging Wolverine, Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, Indomitable Iron Man, Mystic Hands of Dr. Strange, Savage Acts of Ares. 104 pages, black and white, $9.99.

INVADERS NOW! #3

Story by CHRISTOS GAGE & ALEX ROSS Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by CAIO REISS Cover by ALEX ROSS Variant Cover by RAMONA FRADON The Invaders return to the scene of their darkest moment from World War II — and their most feared enemies are waiting to meet them! Warrior Woman, U-Man, Master Man and a brand new Alex Ross-designed Iron Cross would be challenge enough, but there are larger forces at work…dark forces that tip the scales against the Invaders and will turn one of them against the others by issue’s end!32 pages, $3.99.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #32

Written by MATT FRACTION Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA IRON MAN vs. DETROIT STEEL! The fuse that was lit with STARK RESILIENT reaches an inevitable, explosive end. Tony Stark races for his life against an endless Hammer Industries fleet intent on killing him and destroying his greatest creation. War Machine and Rescue fight Detroit Steel as Hammer plays its hand against the nascent Stark Resilient. And all of Tony Stark’s plans are in danger as the greatest foe he’s ever faced finally reveals his hand 32 pages, $2.99.

IRON MAN LEGACY #8

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by STEVE KURTH Cover by JUAN DOE Caught between the SERPENT SOCIETY on one side and THE PRIDE on the other in his attempts to remake the impoverished Imperio neighborhood in Los Angeles, TONY STARK makes the daring move to take his case directly to the people themselves — but can anything make them stand up against the super villain masters of L.A.? One thing might, when IRON MAN makes an appearance — except at the moment it’s JIM RHODES under the golden mask, and he’s not too thrilled with what Tony is doing! Find out why here! 32 pages, $2.99.

IRON MAN/THOR #1  (L.S. of 4) 

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by SCOT EATON Cover by RON GARNEY Thor, God of Thunder, Son of Asgard, heir to the ancient and mythic heritage of divine power! Iron Man, invincible hero, miracle of technology, offspring of scientific genius and engineering wonder! These two mightiest of Avengers come together to face a menace that is both magical and technological, and which threatens to wipe away the pantheons of legend and scienceÊso it can replace them with a shocking new order for the Twenty First century! 32 pages, $3.99.

IRON MAN: THE RAPTURE #1 & #2 (L.S. of 4) 

Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE Penciled by LAN MEDINA Covers by TIM BRADSTREET 4-issue Marvel Knights limited series!ÊA pulse-pounding cyberpunk thriller by Alexander Irvine (The Narrows) and Lan Medina (Deathlok: The Demolisher). The future belongs to Tony Stark. So when a violent heart attack pushes the billionaire playboy and visionary inventor to the brink of death, he’s not about to go down quietly.Ê Enter Stark 2.0 Ð a fusion of man and machine unlike anything the world has seen before, an entity that will push its host past the brink of sanity as it attempts to recreate the world in its own image. With Stark Industries in lockdown, it’s up to Starks’s associates Pepper Potts and Jim Rhodes to stem a technological virus that might well contaminate the entire world.ÊBut to save the day, they’ll need Tony’s help Ð if, indeed, there is anything left of him. 32 pages, $3.99.

LOKI #2

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN Devious Loki! Murderous Loki! Poor Loki, wants only to make a difference in Asgard, to be important, to be remembered. But when the Norns who see fate itself tell him just how it is he’ll succeedÉwell, what else is there for crafty Loki but to play his destiny to the hilt? Now Loki embraces his future, the doom of all AsgardÉand commits the greatest atrocity of his lifetime… 32 pages, $3.99.

KLAWS OF THE PANTHER #3

Written by JONTHAN MABERRY Penciled by GIANLUCA GUGLIOTTA Cover by MIKE DEL MUNDO The Black Panther is tearing her way across the globe in pursuit of Klaw and his AIM minions. The hunt takes her to the urban jungle of New York and into a web of double and triple crosses and cold blooded murder. And Shuri gets some help from an unexpected new ally. Enter: the Amazing Spider-Man! 32 pages, $3.99.

PUNISHER: IN THE BLOOD #1  (L.S. of 5) 

Written by Rick Remender Penciled by Roland Boschi Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA Frank Castle is back. Back for revenge. Back in New York. Back to cleaning its streets. Back together, healed and strong, his mission resumed as he partakes in the sweet wet work, and notches up one of the highest body counts in Punisher history. Cyber sensei Henry Russo is back, keeping Frank proficient with an eye in the sky. Others are back as well Ð two of Frank’s most sadistic enemies united in a new vindictive plot: Enter the Jigsaw Bothers! 32 pages, $3.99.

SPIDER-MAN #8

Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by JACOPO CAMAGNI Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGERÊ It’s been months since Peter Parker first began dating Sophia “Chat” Sanduval, a mutant with the ability to talk with animals. Months of ALMOST meeting Chat’s sister, never quite knowing who she is. This time, Peter is going to solve the mystery once and for all. But just how deadly is the real answer, and what does it have to do with the return of Emma Frost.. the Silencer?32 pages, $2.99.

SUPER HERO SQUAD #11

Written by Todd Dezago Pencils by MARCELO DICHIARA & DARIO BRIZUELA Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA It’s a tale out of time in the Old West when seven Squaddies come together to protect a small village from the diabolical desperado, El DOOM! Don’t miss–”The MAGNIFICENT SEVEN SQUADDIES!”Ê Plus–What does it take to get three superheroines–Wasp, Tigra, and She-Hulk–full status as official members of the SUPER HERO SQUAD…? How about saving all the Boy Squaddies from certain doom and turning back an Alien Invasion?!? Yep. That oughta do it. Read “The OLD ORDER CHANGETH!” 32 pages, $2.99.

SUPER HEROES #8

Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by CLAYTON HENRY There’s no vacation spot quite like Asgard, and when Thor is called home Nova hitches a ride, only to find the fabled realm in danger with an imposter on the throne! It’s a deadly day off for the cosmic Avenger as he struggles to survive troll kings, troll warriors, troll sorcerers, and the baleful consequences of flirting with a Valkyrie! 32 pages, $2.99.

THOR #617

Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY THE WORLD EATERS continue their rampage down the World Tree on an unstoppable blitz to Asgard. The magnificient residents of the nine worlds flee their rampage… coming to Asgard for protection. Can the Fallen City protect the exiles of seven worlds from an unimaginable evil? And what on earth is Thor doing in Paris? And who has he found there…? You wouldn’t believe us if we told you. 32 pages, $3.99.

WARRIORS THREE #1  (L.S. of 4) 

Written by Bill Willingham Penciled by NEIL EDWARDS Cover by Salva Espin Hath the world known anyone so noble as Hogun? So dashing as Fandral? SoÉ erÉ great as the mighty Volstagg? HATH THE WORLD EVER KNOWN ANYTHING LIKE THE WARRIORS THREE? The answer is “no,” and that’s probably a good thing, for the tectonic plates of Midgard most likely could not withstand suchÉ ahÉ might. But lo, an evil is brewing down in the depths of Hel that neither man nor God is prepared for. When an ancient monster is let loose on the world, only the WARRIORS THREE are able to rise to the challenge! From the bestselling comics writer BILL WILLINGHAM (Fables) and breakout artist NEIL EDWARDS (Fantastic Four) comes a tale of such magnitude the Marvel Universe has never seen! 32 pages, $3.99.

THOR: FIRST THUNDER #3

Written by BRYAN J.L. GLASS Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by JAY ANACLETO He’s battled frost giants and mythic beasts in AsgardÉbut how will Thor react to a mutant on Earth? And can Thor defeat the mutant Sandu who possesses power great enough to make even a Thunder God kneel? Meanwhile, what part does the vengeance of Loki continue to play in discovering the truth behind Thor’s banishment from Asgard? Plus, is the relationship of Don Blake and Jane Foster doomed before it can even begin? The saga of the Odinson continues, as his very presence forces the world to acknowledge that ancient myths now walk the Earth! 32 pages, $3.99.

THOR THE MIGHTY AVENGER #6

Written by ROGER LANGRIDGE Penciled & Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE As Thor uncovers the mystery of why he was thrown from Asgard, his efforts are somewhat sidetracked by the awesome engine of destruction known as FIN FANG FOOM!!!!!!!! 32 pages, $2.99.

THUNDERSTRIKE #1  (L.S. of 5) 

Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils by RON FRENZ & TODD NAUCK Cover by RON FRENZ A proud legacy continues! Eric Masterson was the first to wield the enchanted mace called Thunderstrike and he sacrificed himself to save the world. But what happened to the mace? Has it been lost for all eternity or does the world still need heroes? Has the time finally come for someone else to follow Eric’s journey and take on the mantle of Thunderstrike? Join us as the Marvel Universe welcomes back the everyman Avenger, THUNDERSTRIKE! Guest-starring Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter and the rampaging Rhino! 40 pages, $3.99.

THUNDERBOLTS #150

Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by KEV WALKER Cover by GREG LAND Iron Man, Thor and the original Captain America guest-star in this 96-page 150th blow-out issue! First, in the 40-page lead story, The Thunderbolts reach their milestone as loudly as possible, when the golden figures of the Marvel Universe come to their gray world–none other than the Armored Avenger, the God of Thunder and the Super-Soldier! Thor has come to hold court with one of his people held in the women’s wing of The Raft, and when his fellow Avengers join him, things go to a realm no one expected! Iron Man comes face-to-face with Ghost, the man who almost killed him, and Steve Rogers confronts the man who did kill him, Crossbones! ÊPlus: character bios, key reprints and more surprises. 96 pages, $4.99.

SECRET WARRIORS #22

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by MIRKO COLAK Cover by JIM CHEUNG “Night” concludes in tragedy as another member of Nick Fury’s team of Secret Warriors dies!ÊThe countdown to the shocking series conclusion continues! 32 pages, $2.99.

TASKMASTER #3

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by JEFTE PALO Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA GUEST-STARRING NICK FURY AND STEVE ROGERS, SUPER-SOLDIER!ÊFan-favorite anti-hero Taskmaster and his thoroughly involuntary sidekick/love interest Mercedes Merced are on the precipice of unlocking Tasky’s secret origin, which is so secret even he doesn’t know what it is. The final leg of the journey involves storming a foreboding Bavarian castle … high in the South American Andes? And if that wasn’t bizarre enough, Taskmaster finds goose-stepping Seig-Heiling death in “THE TOWN WHERE EVERYONE IS HITLER”. You need to read it to believe it! We guarantee you won’t read a stranger tale this year without the benefit of chemical enhancement! 32 pages, $3.99.

YOUNG ALLIES #6

Written by SEAN McKEEVER Penciled by DAVID BALDEON Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Variant Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS Emma Frost guest stars! Just as the Young Allies have found themselves thrust together, the Uncanny X-Men’s devious Emma Frost threatens to pull them apart! Are her plans for former pupil Firestar sincere…or sincerely evil? Plus: Toro and Nomad get (re-)acquainted! 32 pages, $2.99.

THE THANOS IMPERATIVE #6

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT Nova, Star-Lord, the Guardians of the Galaxy and more make their valiant last stand in this, the end…of everything! The war against the abominable Cancerverse reaches its climax. Only Thanos can decide the fate of two universes — but what choice will he make? Star-Lord believes he can use The Mad Titan as a weapon, but when you’ve deployed a weapon that absolute, can you ever stop it again? The staggering and shocking finale to the cosmic event of the year comes here, in the book that Aint It Cool News calls “A great-looking, great-reading comic…in the best classic Marvel manner.” 32 pages, $3.99.

GENERATION HOPE #1  (monthly) 

Written by Kieron Gillen Art by SALVA ESPIN Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL Variant Cover by GREG LAND Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Spinning directly out of UNCANNY X-MEN comes the most important new X-Book in years — GENERATION HOPE! When Hope Summers returned from the future she triggered the rebirth of the mutant gene. Five lights appeared on Cerebra and five mutants’ powers came to life, but their activations have been chaotic and dangerous, nearly killing each of them. It was only the touch of Hope that saved their lives. With Rogue and the four new mutants who were gathered in UNCANNY X-MEN, Hope heads to Japan to join Cyclops, Wolverine and the fifth light. But will this new light be a hero or a villain? 40 pages, $3.99.

UNCANNY X-FORCE #2

Written byÊRICK REMENDER Pencils by JEROME OPE„A Cover byÊESAD RIBIC “THE APOCAYLPSE SOLUTION,” PART 2 The X-Force are in deep trouble. Stranded in the Blue Area of the moon at the hands of the Last Horsemen, EVA decimated, the team scattered, diseased and terribly injured, the situation is beyond hopeless. Ozymandias and the Akkaba Society are a step closer to instigating a new age. Apocalypse is ascending. X-Force is down, outmanned and without aid. That’s it Ð someone’s going feral. 32 pages, $3.99.

WOLVERINE #3

Written by JASON AARON Penciled by RENATO GUEDES Cover by JAE LEE “Wolverine Goes to Hell” Part Three Logan’s soul is trapped in hell, fighting off hordes of old enemies who all want to see him suffer. Meanwhile his demonically-possessed body is running around on earth, looking to slaughter everyone Logan has ever cared about. Who could possibly help sort all this out? Maybe a certain flaming-skulled biker and his buddy, the Son of Satan? Plus, the dramatic return of the toughest, most two-fisted dwarf Marvel has ever seen. 40 pages, $3.99.

DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #3

Written by MARJORIE LIU & DANIEL WAY Pencils and Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI EMPIRE: ACT I, Part 3 (of 3) Daken has shown in the past that he’s willing to do absolutely anything to accomplish his goals, but DYING? That seems a bit extreme. However, impossible as it may seem, there are things in life that you can only accomplish after death. Just ask WolverineÉ 32 pages, $2.99.

X-23 #3

Written by MARJORIE LIU Penciled by WILL CONRAD Cover by DANNI SHINYA LUO Cast adrift, and hunted by those she once considered friends, X-23 is forced to confront the Devil himself to save her soul. If she even has a soul… 32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN #5

Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by ADI GRANOV Variant Cover by PACO MEDINA “CURSE OF THE MUTANTS,” PART 5 The VampireÊNation’s army is unleashed on Utopia, with vampire Wolverine leading the charge Ð and, boy, does he have a bone to pick with Cyclops! Meanwhile, the newly resurrected Dracula is nowhere to be found. So why is Cyclops smiling? 32 pages, $3.99.

X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS As Curse of the Mutants reaches its exciting climax, this special issue of Spotlight takes a look at what’s next for the X-Men: Who survived the bloody onslaught, and which mutants are cursed for good? With special preview art and insider information from the creative types behind Curse of the Mutants and its many tie-ins Ð as well as looks back to other classic clashes between mutants and vampires Ð it’s going to be a blood-sucking good time! Also, Spotlight delivers a post-game report on Shadowland: what’s next for Daredevil and the rest of the events’ combatants? Finally, we make room for a look ahead to the Chaos War, an event even bigger than Annihilation and the Infinity Gauntlet combined! How’s that? Because Hercules is starring in it, that’s how! 48 pages, $3.99.

NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #4

Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI Cover by JAE LEE “Royal Blood” concludes! In the dark, hidden city of the underwater vampires, Namor fights the Highlord for the survival of the Atlantean people! But once he knows the vamp’s secret, can Namor bring himself to finish the job? A turning point for Marvel’s first mutant, guest-starring the X-Men! 32 pages, $2.99.

UNCANNY X-MEN #530

Written byÊMATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND “QUARANTINE” Is there anything worse than that slow, sinking, feeling like you’re getting sick? You can’t get warm.ÊYour bones hurt.ÊYour throat closes and your chest gets too heavy every time you breathe and then you know you’re doomed… so what if it happened to all the X-Men, all at once? The Sublime are back and they’ve unleashed a contagion on Utopia. To what end? Why now? And what’s next? Who’s left in San Francisco to deal with the Collective Man? Related: where does Dazzler get all her awesome outfits? Part 1 (of 5) 40 pages, $3.99.

X-MEN: TO SERVE AND PROTECT #1 (L.S. of 4) 

Written by CHRIS YOST, JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV, & MORE Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by NICK BRADSHAW We’re knee-deep in the Heroic Age and the X-Men are smack-dab in the center of the Marvel Universe! Yost returns to the X-Books to tell a story that pits two fan-favorite X-Men up against a major Spider-Man villain in a four-part story that will run through each issue of this multi-story extravaganza! Who are these X-Men and why are they wearing disguises? Also in this issue, Fantomex and Batroc fight over a stolen diamond, and more! 40 pages, $3.99.

NEW MUTANTS #19

Written by ZEB WELLS Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by DAVE WILKINS “FALL OF THE NEW MUTANTS” comes to a close and the New Mutants lose the battle against Project Purgatory. Who has fallen? Who will no longer be on the New Mutants? Part 5 of 5. 32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN LEGACY #242

Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by PAUL DAVIDSON Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU “FABLES OF THE RECONSTRUCTION” PART 1 OF 2 After suffering heavy damage during Bastion’s attack on mutantkind, the city of San Francisco is rebuilding. Hoping to aid in the reconstruction effort, Cyclops tasks a team of X-Men — including the newly-arrived mutant messiah, Hope — to lend a hand. But when something goes terribly wrong, will the X-Men lose everything they fought for? 32 pages, $2.99.

X-FACTOR #211

Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO Cover by DAVID YARDIN It’s a battle royale in the streets of Vegas, as Madrox and Longshot discover that sometimes the only thing worse than a plan that doesn’t work…is a plan that works all too well. And when that plan is to try and get the attention of a death goddess, and that attention consists of her sending her undead warrior hordes against you, well…what’s happening in Vegas may well extend to staying there for eternity 32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN FOREVER 2 #11 & #12

Written by Chris Claremont Pencils by Rodney Buchemi Cover by Tom Grummett She’s lain claim to WakandaÉnow Perfect Storm has her sights set on Genosha! And with Little ÔRo in her clutches, our mutant heroes are more vulnerable than ever to the wretched weather witch’s wrath. But if anyone can stop the traitorous X-Man-turned-conqueror — it’s the mysterious GHOST PANTHER! Is this the spirit of T’Challa come back for vengeanceÉor something far, far worse? 32 pages, $3.99.

NEW MUTANTS FOREVER #4

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils by AL RIO Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS As Doug Ramsey struggles with the hideous transformation he has undergone at the hands of the Red Skull, his once best friend, Warlock, has decided it’s time to take him down! Meanwhile, Magik, Cannonball, and Sunspot work hand in hand with Selene to rally the people of Nova Roma to their cause! 32 pages, $3.99.

STRANGE TALES VOL. 2 #2

Written & Drawn by Gilbert Hernandez, JAIME HERNANDEZ, FAREL DALRYMPLE, DAVID HEATLEY, JON VERMILYEA, PAUL MAYBURY, SHELDON VELLA, TONY MILLIONAIRE, JEFFREY BROWN & PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER Cover by JAIME HERNANDEZ Marvel’s indie anthology returns! The best, most exciting cartoonists working today re-imagine Marvel’s greatest characters in three giant-sized issues! And with no ads! Get excited, folks. Comics absolutely do not get more awesome than this! 48 pages, $4.99.

DEADPOOLMAX #2

Written by DAVE LAPHAM Pencils & Cover by KYLE BAKER “AS INEZ DOES (A LOVE STORY)” Almost as famous as Deadpool’s capacity to kill is his capacity for love. Yes, underneath all the scar tissue, lies a heart of mush. Enter Dr. Inez, Clinical Psychologist, informing Deadpool of a secret Ð a secret so big it could destroy the government’s top agent’s ability to kill and maim: He is 100% certifiable and must be immediately committed! But the Sunshine Rest Home is more than just a place full medicated people Ð it’s a house of horror, and the good Dr. Inez is chest deep in an insidious plot to deprive men of their sanity. Can Deadpool discover these deceptions before therapy and love turn him soft? Can his handler, “Hydra” Bob, save Deadpool in time for him to save the world from those that kill and need killing? And who are Woodman and Stanley? 32 pages, $2.99.

SCARLET #3

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV Variant cover by MICHAEL OEMING Variant cover by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Scarlet has had enough and has planted her flag. The world is broken and she’s going to fix it. But there are those who will not let this stand. In this issue you meet them. The sides are being drawn. The first issue sold out the same week it shipped! Are you going to let that happen to you again? Hop on the Scarlet train for a comic book experience unlike anything else out there! 40 pages, $3.95.

SUPERIOR #2

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils and Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Who is — what is — SUPERIOR? And what the hell is he doing breaking into Jonah’s room in the middle of the night? Superior’s just a guy from comics and movies, anyway, so what did this tights-wearing maniac done to Ollie, Jonah’s wheelchair-bound best friend? But as Superior shows off his powers, Jonah learns that things aren’t all they seem. 32 pages, $2.99.

INCOGNITO: BAD INFLUENCES #3

By Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips with colors by Val Staples After a year of living and working with the good guys, Zack goes deeper into the super-criminal underworld on what could be his final missionÉ trying to save a good man who may have gone bad. A mission that will have him questioning everything he’s ever known. Also includes another exclusive Pulp essay by Jess Nevins, Professor of pulp history, only available in the single issues of Incognito. 32 pages, $3.99.

DREAM LOGIC #3

Written by DAVID MACK Art by DAVID MACK Cover by DAVID MACK This 48-page art book features a brand-new story and art by David Mack, a sketchbook, step-by-step art techniques with commentary, and loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before — including figure drawings, a new tarot card set, new paintings, original scripts and more! 48 pages, $5.99.

DC COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN, INC. #1  (monthly)

Written by Grant Morrison, art by Yanick Paquette, covers by Paquette and Andy Kubert. Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting, new ongoing series! Batman, Inc.. marks the next stage of evolution for The Dark Knight. This can’t-miss series will star not just Bruce Wayne as Batman, but also a huge number of guest-stars! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1 (monthly)

Written by David Finch, art by Finch and Scott Williams, covers by Finch and Andy Clarke. Written by DAVID FINCH Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the 6-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne’s childhood friendsÉand the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman’s life! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

KNIGHT & SQUIRE #2

Written by Paul Cornell, art by Jimmy Broxton, cover by Yanick Paquette and Michel Lacombe. Our trusty heroes venture into rural England Ð or as they know it, home. But when someone starts using dangerous dark magic, they spring into action only to face a surprising and unassuming enemy. Can they take down a powerful magical enemy and still make it home for supper? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

BATWOMAN #0 (monthly)

Written by J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman, art by Williams, Amy Reeder and Richard Friends, covers by Williams and Reeder. “I suspect that Batwoman is socialite Kate Kane. I intend to prove it beyond a shadow. I need to know if she can be trusted, what her motivations are. I’m going undercover.” Ð Batman: Mission Log Entry 2756 Featuring a unique story composition that combines the art of Williams and Reeder, this special #0 issue acts as a new introduction into the life of Batwoman! Things pick up roughly where the Batwoman: Elegy HC left off, and this issue acts as a primer for the upcoming new series featuring multiple creators! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

BATMAN/CATWOMAN: FOLLOW THE MONEY #1 ( one-shot)

Written, art and cover by Howard Chaykin. The Cavalier Ð that’s the Z-lister with the swords, right? So how’d he manage to frame Catwoman for a run of burglaries? And how on Earth did he manage the more spectacular crime of cleaning out the Wayne Enterprises pension fund and framing Bruce Wayne for the deed? However impressive he may appear to be, The Cavalier will quickly learn that frame-ups like that cut both ways, as both Batman and Catwoman begin tracking the Gotham City villain in this stand-alone one-shot from comics legend Howard Chaykin! 56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

BATMAN: ODYSSEY #5

Written, art and covers by Neal Adams. Batman knows his Odyssey must happen soon before he loses himself, but Deadman invades The Dark Knight’s world and only sees the inevitable crash and burn of his old friend. Should Deadman add to Batman’s “crash” — or hold off and give the Caped Crusader a few last moments of relative peace? This is Deadman we’re talking about — of course he’s going to step in! Oh, and there’s one more thorn in Batman’s side — in this issue, The Joker arrives! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #17

Written by Peter Calloway, art by Lee Garbett, cover by Guillem March. Catwoman’s been kidnapped, and now Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn must team up with Talia al Ghul and Zatanna to free her before she gives up her most valuable secret Ð a secret that will force Talia to desperate measures! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #17

Written by Paul Dini and Fabian Nicieza, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Nguyen. With Bruce Wayne soon to return to Gotham City, the secret past lives of his parents Thomas and Martha have come back to haunt the family legacy! What bizarre experience in their past is connected to the horrible plan that Tommy Elliot has set in motion? Find out here in part 2 of the 5-part sequel to the best-selling ÒHeart of HushÓ! Plus, the start of a new Ragman co- feature, written by Nicieza! This 5-part story finds Rory Regan starting a new job at the city morgue as his tenement neighborhood is threatened by the Mayor’s Òrenewal planÓ and Firefly, an arsonist who might be on the city payroll! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #6

Written by Judd Winick, art by Jeremy Haun, cover by Billy Tucci. In this series finale, Jason Todd takes his final steps to becoming the Red Hood, and his last lessons are about to be learned. Confronting Talia al Ghul and meeting a new player who’s calling himself Hush are the tip of the iceberg as Jason readies himself to confront the one who Òmade this all possibleÓ Ð The Joker. Witness the end of the beginning right here! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

DETECTIVE COMICS #871

Written by Scott Snyder, art by Jock and Francesco Francavilla, cover by Jock. In “The Black Mirror” part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman’s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City’s oldest evils. Plus, in the start of a Commissioner Gordon second feature also written by Scott Snyder, when a figure from the past returns to Gotham, Jim Gordon must face some of his darkest demons. 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

BATMAN #704

Written by Tony Daniel, art and cover by Daniel. Bruce Wayne may have returned, but when an aging but wealthy technology developer comes to Gotham with his beautiful daughter, it turns out he’s in search of a joint project with WayneTech. DNA tracking is the name of his game, and there are others interested in his proposal. But when the developer goes missing, Batman finds that his tracks stop in the city’s violent Chinatown neighborhood, where a new deadly Triad gang has taken root. Guest-starring I-Ching! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

BATMAN AND ROBIN #17

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Patrick Gleason and Mark Irwin, covers by Gleason and Gene Ha. “Dark Knight, White Knight,” part 1 of 3. Bruce Wayne returns from the dead, and Gotham City finds itself locked in the grip of chaos! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne come face-to-face with what could possibly be the strangest Bat Villain yet. Who is the White Knight, and why is he hell-bent on making Gotham City into Heaven on Earth? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 15.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #50

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Jerry Bingham and Mark Farmer, cover by Bingham. Presenting an extra-sized issue featuring the return of artist Jerry Bingham to The Dark Knight’s world for the first time in more than 20 years! In ÒSuper-PowersÓ part 1 of 5, we flash back to an adventure starring a younger, more maverick Batman as he faces a foe who had once tangled with the Justice League of America in the Orient! As an added bonus, a lost tale of the JLA featuring their first encounter with a villain from afar Ð the very same creature Batman tangles with in ÒSuper-PowersÓ in a story called ÒThe Case of the Vampire from Outer SpaceÓ! 56 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

AZRAEL #14

Written by David Hine, art by Cliff Richards, cover by Guillem March. Azrael returns to Gotham City! Now he must decide whether to continue his mission alone or accept the mysterious invitation to join the ranks of Batman, Inc.! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

OUTSIDERS #34

Written by Dan DiDio, art  by Keith Giffen, cover by Philip Tan. Geo-Force goes on the offensive and leads Markovia’s army into battle, only to come face-to-face with the male Amazon known as The Olympian. Meanwhile, after narrowly escaping death at the hands of Simon Stagg, secrets are revealed as Freight Train leads Metamorpho and Owlman across the northern border into Canada in search of their missing teammate, Black Lightning. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

BATGIRL #14

Written by Bryan Q. Miller, art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, cover by Nguyen. The unsinkable Stephanie Brown’s second semester at Gotham U. starts like any other — new classes, new allies, a vigilante stalker Ð everything a gal could want! But what Gotham City’s Batgirl isn’t prepared for is the arrival of the mysterious ÒOrder of the Scythe.Ó Who are they, and why have they set their sights on her? ÒThe LessonÓ begins here! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

BIRDS OF PREY #6

Written by Gail Simone, art by Alvin Lee, cover by Alina Urusov. Dinah Lance struggles to clear herself of murder charges, leaving Huntress and Lady Blackhawk in Thailand to face the invincible Shiva without the aid of the Black Canary! And a major moment occurs in the lives of Hawk and Dove! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

BATMAN BEYOND #6

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Ryan Benjamin and John Stanisci, cover by Dustin Nguyen. Hush is about to take care of Batman’s Super-Villain problem forever Ð so why is Terry risking everything to stop him? Maybe it’s the Òscorched EarthÓ plan Hush hopes to unleash to complete his mission! It’s the earthshaking conclusion to our first trip back to Neo-Gotham Ð better hope it’s not the last! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

RED ROBIN #17

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Marcus To and Ray McCarthy. How does the return of Bruce Wayne and the beginning of Batman, Inc. work into Red Robin’s plan to initiate an international stranglehold on crime? If Batman approves of everything Red Robin has set in motion, what will he do when his protŽgŽ decides to release the gang-leader-and-maybe-undercover-cop Lynx from prison? And guess which surprise guest star you’ll see when Red Robin takes a quick trip to Hong Kong! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

SUPERMAN TITLES

SUPERBOY #1  (monthly)

Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Pier Gallo, covers by Rafael Albuquerque and John Cassaday. Superboy is back in a brand-new ongoing series! Lemire and Gallo they take Superboy on a journey to a side of Smallville not even Superman knows about! What mysteries lurk beneath the surface of this all-American town — and what are their direct ties to Superboy? The start of the next great DC Universe epic begins right here! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

SUPERMAN #705

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Eddy Barrows and J.P. Mayer, covers by John Cassaday, Yanick Paquette and Michel Lacombe. “Grounded” part 5 brings The Man of Steel to Des Moines, Iowa! A chance encounter, however, suddenly thrusts Superman back in time. So somehow he’s Superboy again, the world is on the brink of nuclear Armageddon, and it’s all his fault! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

ACTION COMICS #895

Written by Paul Cornell and Nick Spencer, art by Pete Woods, co-feature art by R.B. Silva and Denis Frietas, cover by David Finch and Batt. Lex Luthor has had an incredibly difficult time of it lately, what with fighting master assassin Deathstroke, avoiding being eaten by Gorilla Grodd, and even meeting Death herself! Now he’s finally back at his office in Metropolis, so he can relax a little bit – oh shoot, Lex, watch out for Vandal Savage and that axe! In the Jimmy Olsen co-feature, Superman’s pal has to convince a bunch of bloodthirsty aliens that Earth is too boring and staid to host the universe’s biggest (and most destructive) party. But how exactly is he going to do that? 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #78

Written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Ed Benes. It’s open season on the World’s Finest as it looks like all their worst enemies have joined forces to take down both Batman and Superman. Who could possibly be behind this carefully coordinated attack? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

SUPERGIRL #58

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Jamal Igle and Jon Sibal, cover by Amy Reeder and Richard Friend. Cat Grant is in trouble. And not just “missed her deadline and Perry White’s furious” trouble. Really bad trouble. And the only hero who she can turn to for help is the one she’s been bad-mouthing in the Daily Planet for months – Supergirl! Will the Girl of Steel let bygones be bygones? Or should this Cat hope she still has at least one more of her nine lives left? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

FIRST WAVE TITLES

FIRST WAVE #5

Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Rags Morales and Rick Bryant, variant cover by Eduardo Risso. The Bat Man, Doc Savage and The Spirit are all on the scene in Hidalgo uncovering the secrets of Anton Colossi and his floating city. But Colossi still has a secret weapon that could put them all in their graves…along with nearly everyone else on Earth! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

DOC SAVAGE #8

Written by Brian Azzarello and Ivan Brandon, co-feature written by Jason Starr, art by Nic Klein, co-feature art by Scott Hampton, cover by J.G. Jones. Doc’s Middle-Eastern adventure continues with a heart-to-heart with the Two Who Are One beside a burning lake of oil… and the revelation of a threat far greater than any weapon of mass destruction! In the Justice, Inc. co-feature, The Avenger is cutting a bloody chunk out of New York’s underworld while Smitty fumes in prison! But when those cell doors open, will he choose the path of righteousness – or the one that will put him right back behind bars? 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

THE SPIRIT #8

Written by David Hine, co-feature written by Walter Simonson, art by Moritat, co-feature art by Jordi Bernet, cover by Ladronn. The widow Ophelia Ottoman is the drop-dead gorgeous heir of one of the most powerful crime families in Central City. So why did she ever marry a loser like Jimmy Bauhaus? And why does she creep into Wildwood Cemetery each night to speak to his corpse? There’s a mystery buried with that dead man, and it’s The Spirit’s job to dig it up! And in the Spirit: Black & White co-feature, modern masters Walter Simonson and Jordi Bernet bring you “Gemini,” the tale of twin sisters nobody could tell apart…but where one is a good girl, the other is very, very bad indeed! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

DCU TITLES

ADVENTURE COMICS #520

Written by Paul Levitz, co-feature written Jeff Lemire, art by Kevin Sharpe and Mario Alzquiza, co-feature art by Mahmud Asrar and John Dell, cover by Scott Clark and David Beaty. In the final issue of the first arc of “Superboy and the Legion: The Early Years,” for the first time – a Legionnaire dies! Learn how the consequences surrounding this brutal moment still affect the Legion today! Also, in The Atom second feature, Ray Palmer must protect his stash of white dwarf matter from the Colony! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

BOOSTER GOLD #38

Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, art by Chris Batista and Rich Perrotta, cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway. What do Booster Gold and World War II have in common? Not a lot. What do Maxwell Lord and World War II have in common? Quite a bit, actually. Join Booster, Skeets and (Heaven, help us) General Glory as they take on Nazis, mad scientists and whatever else we can throw in. And Booster is forced to make a choice that could alter the DCU forever… 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

BRIGHTEST DAY #13-14

Written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, art by Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark and Joe Prado, covers by David Finch and Reis. Brightest Day continues with the search for a new White Lantern. And Martian Manhunter returns to Mars as we discover the origin of the creature mysteriously stalking him. Plus, the evil within Firestorm now haunts Professor Stein! And Hawkman: betrayed! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3 and Nov. 17.

DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #7

Written by Len Wein, art by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Brian Bolland and Scott Kolins, with covers by Jurgens, Ordway and Bolland. The unthinkable happens at the heart of the DC Universe when the world’s most beloved hero – Superman – dies defending us all from Doomsday! Meanwhile, Brian Bolland takes readers into the Time Pool with The Atom, leaving him face-to-face with the Demon in Camelot! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

DOOM PATROL #16

Written by Brian Keene and Keith Giffen, art by Giffen and Al Milgrom, cover Matthew Clark. Horror author extraordinaire Brian Keene co-writes! Regular writer Keith Giffen also pencils! And the creative team isn’t the only thing going topsy-turvy in this issue, as strange and terrifying doppelgŠngers of Rita, Larry and Cliff appear to attack our heroes! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

THE FLASH #8

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Scott Kolins, variant cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau. ÒReverse Flash Rebirth!Ó In this Flashpoint prelude, the epic telling of the origin of Barry Allen’s greatest foe, Professor Zoom! Eobard Thawne’s story is just beginning — and he intends to finish it with The Flash! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

FREEDOM FIGHTERS #3

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Travis Moore and Trevor Scott, cover by Dave Johnson. Only the Renegades stand between the Freedom Fighters and the first artifact they’re searching for, but is the combined power of these villains too strong? With Uncle Sam out of the picture, our heroes may end up being the first witnesses to the death of America! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

GREEN ARROW #6

Written by J.T. Krul, art by Diogenes Neves and Vicente Cifuentes, cover by Mauro Cascioli, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari. Green Arrow infiltrates Queen Industries to confront the Queen head-on. What shocking revelations will she reveal Ð and why is she wearing his mother’s ring? The answer may drive Ollie over the edge Ð again! And what lurks in the shadows that may spell the Emerald Archer’s doom? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

GREEN LANTERN #60

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy, variant cover by Frank Quitely. Brightest Day continues as the truth about the Indigo Tribe members is revealed along with their Entity: the enigmatic Proselyte. Plus, a special Green Lantern movie image! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #54

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Tyler Kirkham and Batt, variant cover by Patrick Gleason. The new ongoing art team of rising star Tyler Kirkham and dynamic inker Batt kicks this Brightest Day tie-in into high gear as Kyle Rayner attempts to recruit Sinestro in a mission to save his daughter Soranik Natu! But the leader of the Yellow Lanterns is more concerned with exterminating the Òalley ratÓ Emerald Warrior, and the pair face off in hand-to-hand combat! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS #4

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Fernando Pasarin and Cam Smith, covers by Rodolfo Migliari and Felipe Massafera. Green Lantern battles Green Lantern and a new villain storms the scene. But what are his plans and what association does he have with a tiny, mysterious hooded figure? Plus, Guy Gardner’s rage boils  up! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

JLA/THE 99 #2

Written by Fabian Nicieza and Stuart Moore, art by Tom Derenick and Drew Geraci, cover by Felipe Massafera. Someone – or some thing – has taken over the minds of many of Earth’s civilian population. And to make matters worse, the JLA has also fallen victim! How can the 99 hope to stop an out-of-control Superman? Perhaps with Batman’s and Wonder Woman’s help, the young heroes of the 99 can actually make a difference! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

JONAH HEX #61

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Jordi Bernet. Jonah Hex is many things to many people: a bounty hunter, a cowboy, a gambler, a stone-cold killer. But to Mai Ling, Jonah Hex is something else: her husband! Could this be true? Has Jonah Hex finally settled down? 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #13-14

Written by Judd Winick, art by Joe Bennett and Aaron Lopresti, covers by Dustin Nguyen and Kevin Maguire. In issue #13, Max Lord sends his newest recruit to confront the JLI. But what happens when Magog tries to kill Captain Atom in a fight to the finish? Someone will die, creating repercussions that will affect the future timeline of Kingdom Come! In issue #14, the JLI has been framed for murder. Now, hunted by Checkmate and put on the world’s Most Wanted lists, our heroes are exhausted and pushed to their limits Ð which is why the Creature Commandos choose now as an opportune time to attack them! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10 and Nov. 24.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #51

Written by James Robinson, art by Mark Bagley, Rob Hunter and Norm Rapmund, covers by Bagley / Hunter and David Mack. In ÒJustice League: OmegaÓ part 2, as the battle between the JLA and the Crime Syndicate within the Hall of Justice explodes into the streets of Washington D.C., a new villain bent on his own form of conquest prevents any other heroes from helping save the nation’s capital. It’s up to five members of the Justice League to save the city’s people, with serious repercussions for one Leaguer, who may turn to the dark side. In order to help their teammates, Bill and Mikaal must begin an odyssey across the world that will evoke memories of Prometheus. 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #45

Written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Scott Kolins, cover by Shane Davis and Sandra Hope. After one of the greatest terrorist attacks on American soil, the Justice Society remains behind to help rebuild in any way they can! But in contrast to their glory days during World War II, it appears the U.S. may not want the Society’s help. Luckily, that’s never stopped the World’s First Super Hero Team before! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

JSA ALL-STARS #12

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Howard Porter and Art Thibert, cover by Freddie Williams II. The All-Stars are drawn into deep space, leaving one of their own powerless back on Earth with the task of trying to rebuild a normal human existence! Unfortunately, being alone leaves them vulnerable to an attack from within! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7

Written by Paul Levitz, art by Yildiray Cinar, Francis Portela and Wayne Faucher and a cover by Cinar and Faucher. The first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership as revenge for R.J. Brande’s death…while posing as Science Police officers! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS #5

Written by Eric Trautmann and Brandon Jerwa, art by Julian Lopez and John Lucas, cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau. As the full team gathers, so does the Durlan storm! It’s all-out war on Liberty Station as the Crusaders frantically search for a way to cease hostilities. But even with the last piece of the puzzle falling into place, it may not matter anymore Ð the enemies are at the gate! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

NIGHTMASTER: MONSTERS OF ROCK #1    (one-shot) 

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Kieron Dwyer, cover by Bernie Wrightson. The Shadowpact has been kidnapped by an evil wizard, and it’s up to former rock-god Jim Rook, the Nightmaster, to save them. No big deal, really, but a far more horrifying threat looms: the world’s biggest Jim Rook fan is following him around, and this dirty old hippie just…won’t…shut…UP! A one-shot of supersonic proportions! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

POWER GIRL #18

Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Sami Basri. Going toe-to-toe with her equal. Power Girl finds out that life isn’t always divine! Meet Divine: a powerhouse of a woman gunning to become Power Girl’s replacement! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #22

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna, cover by Francis Portela. ÒTo Be a R.E.B.E.L.,Ó part 2! As the R.E.B.E.L.S. openly challenge the Green Lantern Corps for the hearts and minds of the galaxy, Starfire learns the horrifying truth about the Psions Ð the alien race that destroyed her people. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

SECRET SIX #27

Written by Gail Simone, art by J. Calafiore, cover by Daniel LuVisi. The confrontation you never thought would happen is here! It’s Bane vs. Scandal in a time-lost world, as the two Secret Six teams find themselves on opposite sides of a vicious war that could destroy Skartaris! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

TEEN TITANS #89

Written by J.T. Krul art and cover by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazelwood, variant cover by Frank Quitely. Heads up, Teen Titans! There’s a new hero in town, and while Damian might not want to join you, he’s more than happy to lead you! There should always be a Robin on the team, but if Damian is their only available option, maybe they’ll pass on having a Boy Wonder. Hopefully he’ll be able to help against the terrible menace of the rising villain, Headcase! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1  (monthly) 

Written by Nick Spencer, art by Cafu and Bit, covers by Frank Quitely and Darwyn Cooke. Would you rather burn out or fade away? That’s the question at the heart of this bold new series about a group of people who, for one reason or another, are at their wits’ end until they’re offered a chance to become superheroes. The catch? Their powers will kill them. A fresh take on the classic comics property, starring a new batch of recruits brought in to take over the original agents’ mantles and make some difficult choices of their own — all while dealing with global threats the rest of the DCU doesn’t even know exist! 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #5

Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund. None of the Time Masters’ problems in the time continuum compares with what’s in store for them when they cross paths with the Reverse Flash! In fact, nothing will be the same for the entire universe after this fateful meeting! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

TITANS #29

Written by Eric Wallace, art and cover by Fabrizio Fiorentino. Deathstroke versus Batman! When a mission traps our deadly team in Arkham Asylum, they’re divided and confronted by some of Gotham City’s most notorious villains. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

WONDER WOMAN #605

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Don Kramer and Michael Babinski, variant cover by Alex Garner. As Wonder Woman continues her quest to find out exactly what happened to her current reality and who is ultimately responsible, she encounters the first of the three most deadly gods known to man. Together, they comprise…the Morrigan! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

ZATANNA #7

Written by Paul Dini, art by Jesus Saiz, cover by Stephane Roux. While touring the world with her father as a child, Zatanna was nearly killed by a sinister puppetmaster named Oscar Hempel. But Hempel died long ago Ð didn’t he? If he’s dead, then who’s pulling the strings of that remarkably evil-looking puppet over there? Don’t miss this twisty, creepy thriller! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

DCU TRADE PAPERBACKS

BATMAN: DEAD TO RIGHTS TP

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, cover by Stephane Roux. How does capturing and jailing super-criminals like The Joker impact the Gotham City Police Department Ñ and how far will one officer go when faced with new threats to his city? Find out in this title collecting Batman Confidential #22-25 and 29-30! 144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

AZRAEL: ANGEL IN THE DARK TP

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Ramon Bachs and John Stanisci, cover by Francesco Mattina. In this title collecting the first six issues of the new AZRAEL series, a hired killer comes to Gotham City seeking revenge for crimes committed decades in the past, and Azrael faces an impossible conflict: What if God’s justice forces the hero to claim one of God’s servants? 144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

BATGIRL: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP

Written by Dennis O’Neil and others, art by Gil Kane, Terry Dodson and others, cover by Alex Ross. Batgirl takes center stage in this collection, which includes her 1967 debut and various stories through the Ô90s! Includes stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #359, 396, 400, 422, 423 and 424, BATMAN FAMILY #1 and 9, LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #10 and 11 and BATMAN CHRONICLES #9. 160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #2

Written by JOHN OSTRANDER and DAN JOLLEY Art by BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY, DALE EAGLESHAM, WADE VON GRAWBADGER, JAMAL IGLE, ROB STULL, LARY STUCKER, DOUG MAHNKE and PATRICK GLEASON Cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT Spotlighting Martian Manhunter and Firestorm Ð two heroes who returned after BLACKEST NIGHT as the BRIGHTEST DAY dawned in the DC Universe! First, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold guest-star in a story from MARTIAN MANHUNTER #24, while three travelers seek answers on Mars in the distant future in a tale from issue #11. Then, in an epic from FIRESTORM #11-13, Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond clash for the first time as they battle some of their greatest foes. 96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

BOOSTER GOLD: THE TOMORROW MEMORY TP

Written by DAN JURGENS Art and cover by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND After fighting Black Lantern Ted Kord, Booster Gold finds himself lost in time, struggling to save his sister Goldstar from imminent death. However, when Booster rescues her from the timestream, he realizes that the sister he saved is not the same girl he remembers. Collecting BOOSTER GOLD #26-31. 160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

THE BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 10 TP

Written by BILL FINGER, DON CAMERON and others Art by JACK BURNLEY, JERRY ROBINSON and others These stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #78-81, BATMAN #18-19 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #11 include appearances by Two-Face, the Cavalier, the villainous duo Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Crime Surgeon and more! 168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

BLUE BEETLE: BLACK AND BLUE TP

Written by WILL PFEIFFER and MATTHEW STURGES Art by MIKE NORTON, CARLO BARBERI and others Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE Jaime discovers the source of the scarab and what it was designed for in these tales from BLUE BEETLE #27-28 and BOOSTER GOLD #21-24! 168 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

THE JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: AXIS OF EVIL TP

Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by JESUS MERINO and JESSE DELPERDANG Cover by JESUS MERINO It’s all-out war as the leaner, meaner Justice Society of America confronts another intruder in their midst! But this time it’s bad news for their enemy, as he’s facing a team that has learned from its past mistakes in these stories from issues #34-40. 168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

HITMAN VOL. 3: LOCAL HEROES TP NEW PRINTING

Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by JOHN MCCREA, CARLOS EZQUERRA and STEVE PUGH Cover by JOHN MCCREA Tommy’s talents are tested as he faces off against Western outlaws and an army of zombie sea animals in these stories from HITMAN #9-14. Also included is a hilarious confrontation with Green Lantern! 144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

R.E.B.E.L.S.: THE SON AND THE STARS TP

Written by TONY BEDARD Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN, SCOTT HANNA and GERALDO BORGES Cover by KALMAN ANDROSOFSKY In this new R.E.B.E.L.S. collection featuring issues #10-14, the resurrected villains of the Black Lantern Corps battle The Sinestro Corps — with the R.E.B.E.L.S. caught in the middle! Meanwhile, Vril Dox and his team of renegades plot to stop Starro the Conqueror once and for all… 144 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 6 HC

Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by PETER SNEJBJERG and others Cover by TONY HARRIS In this final STARMAN OMNIBUS hardcover featuring issues #61-81 of the classic series, Jack Knight’s worst nightmare becomes reality, as Opal City burns to the ground and chaos ensues, with hundreds of villains seizing the chance to strike. Then, after a meeting with Superman and a last talk with his brother David, Jack must uncover the mystery of the Starman of 1951 — by going back in time to meet him face to- face! 544 pages, $49.99, in stores on Jan. 19.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: OUR ARMY AT WAR VOL. 1 TP

Written by ROBERT KANIGHER and others Art by various Cover by ROSS ANDRU and MIKE ESPOSITO This value-priced collection features over 500 pages of war stories from the early 1950s starring a wide variety of soldiers in different settings, boasting, as the covers said, ÒExplosive battle action!Ó Collecting stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #1-20! 512 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN: BIG NOISE TP

Written by JOE KELLY Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF In this latest volume starring the World’s Finest heroes from issues #64 and 68-71 of their hit team-up series, Superman and Batman must contend with a shape-shifting alien who is dead set on continuing a thousand-year-old war against Superman’s home planet of Krypton. 128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

SUPERMAN: THE LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON VOL. 2 HC

Written by JAMES ROBINSON and STERLING GATES Art by BERNARD CHANG, JAMAL IGLE, PETE WOODS, JULIAN LOPEZ and TRAVIS MOORE Cover by DAVID FINCH The super citizens of New Krypton face an attack from a newly freed Brainiac, and it’ll take all their might Ð along with Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes Ñ to survive the onslaught! This hardcover collects SUPERMAN: THE LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #3, ADVENTURE COMICS #10-11, SUPERGIRL #52 and SUPERMAN #699! 128 pages, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 12.

TEEN TITANS: RAVAGER FRESH HELL TP

Written by DAVID HINE and SEAN MCKEEVER Art by GEORGES JEANTY, YILDIRAY CINAR and others Cover by YILDARY CINAR In these stories from FACES OF EVIL: DEATHSTROKE #1 and TEEN TITANS #71-76 and 79-82, Beast Boy and Raven return to the fold to help Wonder Girl stabilize the Teen Titans in the wake of their battle with the Fearsome Five. 144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 3 TP

Written by STEVE ENGLEHART Art by JOE STATON, BRUCE PATTERSON and MARK FARMER Cover by JOE STATON For the first time, these classic tales of the Green Lantern Corps from GL #201-206 are collected, with the Corps in battle against Star Sapphire, establishing their Citadel headquarters and more! 144 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 15.

MARVEL COMICS FOR NOVEMBER — TRADE PAPERBACKS

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE MYSTIC COMICS VOL. 1 HC

Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by ALEX SCHOMBURG Hot on the heels of the smash comic book hit of 1939, Marvel Comics, publisher Martin Goodman called up two companion titles to join his emerging comics line, post-haste. And now, for the first time in 70 years, the Marvel Masterworks bring the last of that trio of titles — Mystic Comics! Chock full of pulp-style men of action, hard-boiled gumshoes, mythical strongmen, undead avengers, and — of course — super heroes, Mystic Comics is a roller-coaster thrill ride back to the earliest days of comic books, when freewheeling writers and artists threw out wild ideas to a public with an insatiable appetite for comics. In this fully restored collection you’ll encounter comics first super-stretching hero — Flexo the Rubber Robot; the hero from beyond the grave — the Blue Blaze; the Dynamic Man, Master Mind Excello, the invisible Dr. Gade, Dakor the Magician, Zara of the Jungle, the Space Rangers, Hercules, the devil-possessed Black Widow, and more! Featuring an in-depth introduction by noted comics and pulp historian Will Murray, this volume is a priceless adventure into the Golden Age of comics! Collecting MYSTIC COMICS #1-4 280 pages, $59.99

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SUB-MARINER VOL. 4 HC

Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by MARIE SEVERIN with JOHN BUSCEMA, SAL BUSCEMA & JACK KATZ Cover by MARIE SEVERIN There’s no mariner like the Sub-Mariner as you’re about to see! Yes, Prince Namor is back for another dip with the Marvel Masterworks. Featuring scripts Roy Thomas and art by Marie Severin — with a little help from the brothers Buscema — comics’ first anti-hero embarks upon 12 action-packed adventures in this classic collection! It all starts off with the return of a legend from comics’ Golden Age — the Human Torch, or is he? Then a triumvirate of villains pits the Sub-Mariner against Dragon Man in a knuckle-buster that’ll rattle your fillings. The drama ratchets up another notch when the alien Stalker robs Namor of his ability to fly and to breathe underwater. Stranded on land, the Avenging Son is public enemy #1 and even Dr. Doom tries for the target on his back. You can’t threaten a prince without calling down the wrath of his dominion — and you know what that means. Invasion! After Atlantis rocks NYC, Subby ventures on an otherworldly adventure with Dr. Strange, and then faces an all-out attack by the vicious Tiger Shark and Orca. Collecting THE SUB-MARINER #14-25. 264 pages, $54.99.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 1 TPB

Written by STAN LEE & STEVE DITKO Penciled by STEVE DITKO Cover by STEVE DITKO From the incomparable imaginations of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko comes beginning of the one of comics’ most innovative adventurers — Doctor Strange! A vain man driven by greed and hubris, Dr. Stephen Strange was a world-renown surgeon until the night a car accident crippled his hands. Broken and destitute, he journeyed to Tibet to seek a cure from a legendary healer, but found not a man of medicine but the venerable Ancient One and the path to the mystic arts! Lee and Ditko reinvented the super hero with the Amazing Spider-Man, but from Dr. Strange’s eerie house on a Greenwich Village corner they created entire new dimensions and terrors that remain unmatched nearly 50 years later. And you can experience them all from page one with the Marvel Masterworks! Including the first appearances of mystical menaces including Baron Mordo, Eternity, Dormammu, Nightmare, and the Mindless Ones, as well as the lovely Clea and Dr. Strange’s right-hand man, Wong. Including every story, every pinup, every cover and an in-depth introduction by Ditko scholar Blake Bell, this painstakingly restored volume is a must-have for everyone’s comic book library! Collecting STRANGE TALES #110-111 & #114-141 312 pages, $24.99.

AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN HC

Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by PHIL NOTO Cover by PHIL NOTO The true story of the Avengers is revealed right here! This extravaganza reveals previously untold details of the historic first meeting of Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp! You only THINK you know the full story. Also includes a special reprint of AVENGERS #1. Collecting AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN #1-5. $24.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA BY JACK KIRBY OMNIBUS HC

Written by JACK KIRBY Penciled by JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY It’s Jack Kirby at his finest in some of the kookiest Cap stories of all-time! During the height of their partnership, Captain America and the Falcon face racism and government corruption with fists and shields raised! The deadly Secret Empire has infiltrated American society and plans to drive the entire country into war with their madness-inducing Madbomb! And amid battles with mutated men and armies with deadly weapons, has Cap found love? Featuring the threats of Arnim Zola and Agron! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #193-214, CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #3-4 and CAPTAIN AMERICA’S BICENTENNIAL BATTLES. 568 pages, $74.99.

THOR: GODSTORM HC

Written by KURT BUSIEK & TOM DEFALCO Penciled by STEVE RUDE & MIKE MIGNOLA Cover by STEVE RUDE In a tale of two worlds, Thor fights epic battles against trolls, evil scientists and super-villains — and balances his life as a god, a hero and a doctor as Loki manipulates him from afar and Odin banishes him from Earth! What is the Godstorm, and can the God of Thunder hope to defeat it? Plus: in a tale of Asgard past, Thor battles Uroc, the Uru Monster! Collecting THOR: GODSTORM #1-3 and material from THOR (1966) #408-409. 128 pages, $19.99

THOR & LOKI: BLOOD BROTHERS HC

Written by ROB RODI Penciled by ESAD RIBIC All-New Cover by ESAD RIBIC There are two sides to every story. You’ve heard Thor’s — now it’s time to hear Loki’s. Odin’s least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (WOLVERINE). In this story, Loki’s insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder, and the deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, Thor, and uncaring father, Odin, will take on new meaning. And if that’s not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic Ð you won’t be disappointed! This collection comes packed with extras including the original series pitch, cover sketches, character studies and more! Collecting LOKI #1-4, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #85, THOR #12 and material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #112. 152 pages, $24.99

DEADPOOL: WADE WILSON’S WAR HC

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by JASON PEARSON Cover by JASON PEARSON You’ve seen Deadpool in countless (and we mean countless) comics before — but never like this. Really. Want answers about Deadpool? Like why does he refuse to remove his weird red-and-black mask? Why does he only answer to the name ÒDeadpool?Ó Was he really part of a black bag special ops team that nobody has ever heard of? Were his teammates really given names like ÒBulllseye,Ó ÒSilver SableÓ and ÒDominoÓ? What did Wilson know, and when did he know it? A bloody massacre in Sinaloa, Mexico has left hundreds dead and disgraced soldier Wade Wilson has a LOT of explaining to do.Ê Collecting DEADPOOL: WADE WILSON’S WAR #1-4. 104 pages, $19.99

PUNISHER: FRANKEN-CASTLE HC

Written by RICK REMENDER with DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., TONY MOORE, JAMES HARREN & STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover by DAVE WILKINS The Punisher is dead, so who, or what, is the giant patchwork monster skulking through the tunnels under New York? And what do those strange armored Japanese hunters tracking him want? Criminals are no longer being killed; they are simply vanishing into thin air. Listen closely, you can hear their pleas far below the streets. Those forgotten by society have a new protector. The Legion of Monsters has found a new leader. Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monsterÉ Collecting DARK REIGN: THE LIST – PUNISHER, PUNISHER #11-16, FRANKEN-CASTLE #17-21 and DARK WOLVERINE #88-89. 338 pages, $39.99

SPIDER-MAN: ONE MOMENT IN TIME PREMIERE HC RIVERA COVER

Written by JOE QUESADA Penciled by PAOLO MANUEL RIVERA & JOE QUESADA Covers by PAOLO MANUEL RIVERA & JOE QUESADA The questions have been haunting readers throughout Spider-Man’s Brand New Day and now the answers are here! What really happened at the wedding of Spider-Man and Mary Jane?Ê What does Mary Jane know about Spider-Man today?ÊHow did ONE MORE DAY affect the Marvel U?Ê Joe Quesada and Paolo Rivera are here to pull back the curtain and fill in every blankÉbut the answers may come at a cost to all that Peter Parker loves. This story will hold answers, resolutions, and set up the course of Spider-Man’s life for years to comeÉand all will be revealed with a whisper. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #638-641. 152 pages, $24.99

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: CHAMELEONS PREMIERE HC

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA & DAVID LAFUENTE Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE Spider-Man and his amazing friends, Iceman and the Human Torch, team up to help the newly powered Rick Jones deal with the crazy changes and responsibilities that come with…power. ÊBut what side of the coin is Rick Jones on? ÊIs this the birth of a new hero? Or the birth of an ultimateÉenemy?? Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #7-14. 192 pages, $24.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE NEW DEAL PREMIERE HC

Written by JOHN NEY RIEBER Penciled by JOHN CASSADAY Cover by JOHN CASSADAY In this stunning and spectacularly illustrated tale set in the aftermath of 9/11, Cap must deal with the way America – and the world Ð has changed. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to the horrors of a small town shaken by terrorism, this is one story you’ll never forget – and neither will Marvel’s star-spangled champion! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2002) #1-6. 160 pages, $24.99

IRON MAN: WAR OF THE IRON MEN PREMIERE HC

Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by STEVE KURTH Cover by FRANCIS TSAI Tony Stark’s worst fears are realized when stolen Iron Man technology is used for ethnic cleansing in a civil war-ravaged land. When he defies U.S. government orders to confront the armored assassins himself, Stark sets off an international conflagration that threatens his friends, his company, and his very life — and sets him on a collision course with China and Russia, and their champions, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man and the Crimson Dynamo! Guest-stars galore! Collecting IRON MAN LEGACY #1-5 and IRON MAN: HARD RAIN. 136 pages, $19.99.

PHILIP K. DICK’S ELECTRIC ANT PREMIERE HC

Written by DAVID MACK Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE Cover by DAVID MACK Garson Poole had a pretty great life: good job, nice apartment, a sexy, flirtatious assistant. And then he wakes up in a hospital roomÉthe doctors inform him that he’s been in a car accidentÉand they can’t treat him. Because he’s a robot. Specifically, Garson is an Electric Ant, a human-like robot created and programmed to serve a specific function. But what is Garson’s function? How will his friends and co-workers treat him, knowing that he’s a machine, and not a person? And how much of his world is real, and how much of it is part of his programming? Collecting ELECTRIC ANT #1-5. 120 pages, $24.99

SPIDER-MAN NOIR: EYES WITHOUT A FACE GN-TPB

Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY Penciled by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER The Goblin is gone. The Spider-Man saw to that. But then, along came the Crime Master, and now New York City’s criminals have a new overlord — one who strikes terror in the hearts of the innocent and guilty alike. He must be stopped. And then there’s Dr. Otto Octavius, a brilliant scientist working out of a U.S. Government lab on Ellis Island. What’s he up to? What’s the European connection? Robbie Robertson wanted to know. He never knew what he was getting himself into. Who is the Crime Master? What’s going on in Octavius’ lab? Who’s behind it all? Peter Parker has to find out, and fast. Before his friend Robbie is lost forever. Before more innocent people are killed. And before Spider-Man loses his greatest battle with the deadliest foes he’s ever faced — enemies for whom the prize is not just control over the city, but over the world itselfÉ Collecting SPIDER-MAN NOIR: EYES WITHOUT A FACE #1-4. 112 pages, $14.99

SKY DOLL SPACE SHIP PREMIERE HC

Written by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI & BARBARA CANEPA Penciled by MATTEO DE LONGIS, CLAUDIO ACCIARI & PIERRE-MONY CHAN Cover by ALESSANDRO BARBUCCI & BARBARA CANEPA Exceptional beings exist who possess the ability to take on any identity. Among them is Noa, the most famous last generation synthetic doll. Sky Doll Spaceship lifts the veil on some of her often very extravagant past experiences: call girl in the middle of the desert, sexy comic book heroin, limo driver, and finally, the normal (ironic, funny, sometimes melancholic) life of a doll on planet PapatheaÉ Discover through new exciting tales of Sky Doll by Canepa & Barbucci featuring art by European superstars Matteo De Longis, Claudio Acciari and Pierre-Mony Chan (Spin Angels)! Collecting SKY DOLL SPACE SHIP #1-2 and SKY DOLL: LACRIMA CHRISTI #1-2. 152 pages, $24.99.

THOR: THE QUEST FOR ODIN PREMIERE HC

Written by LEN WEIN Penciled by TONY DEZUNIGA, JOHN BUSCEMA & WALTER SIMONSON Covers by JOHN BUSCEMA & JACK KIRBY When Odin disappears from Asgard, it’s up to Thor and allies the Warriors Three, Balder and Sif to find him! See Thor quest across the vastness of space, through alien worlds and upon the dreaded Doomsday Star! Plus: an unexpected battle between Thor and Odin, father vs. son! Featuring the villainy of the Stone-Men from Saturn, Sporr, the Grey Gargoyle, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Soul-Survivors, the Destroyer and, of course, Loki — on the throne of Asgard itself! Collecting THOR (1966) #255-266. 224 pages, $29.99.

UNCANNY X-MEN: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE GN-TPB

Written by VARIOUS Get the complete history of the X-Men from their earliest appearances all the way up to the present day. This book comes packed with synopses of every issue of Uncanny X-Men — introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within and providing vital information about all things X! Also includes synopses of Classic X-Men issues only available in this collection. Collecting material from OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-13. 328 pages, $19.99

FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SON OF A GENIUS ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 2 GN-TPB

Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Penciled by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Move over, Mr. Fantastic — Marvel’s First Family has a brand-new star! Franklin Richards hits the big time with this second volume of his critically acclaimed one-shots! Watch as Franklin and his robot pal H.E.R.B.I.E. take on the Skrulls in a not-quite-official tie-in to Marvel’s blockbuster event of 2008. Plus, it’s Benjamin ÔThe Thing’ Grimm vs. Franklin in the showdown of the century! It’s summertime and school is out of session which gives Franklin more time to get into trouble. And, Franklin has a plan to make everyone in his family the butt of his practical joke, but the joke’s on him. Collecting FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SPRING BREAK, NOT-SO-SECRET INVASION, SUMMER SMACKDOWN, SONS OF GENIUSES, IT’S DARK REIGNING CATS & DOGS, APRIL FOOLS! and SCHOOLS OUT. 184 pages, $19.99.

SIEGE: EMBEDDED TPB

Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE Cover by ADI GRANOV In a 24-hour news cycle, who owns the truth? Is it Norman Osborn, who is sending a massive army of H.A.M.M.E.R. agents and assorted super bad guys to crush Asgard? Is it Todd Keller, the frenzied and frenetic mouthpiece from cable news Osborn has handpicked to deliver his message? Or is it the one man on the front lines — Ben Urich — who is willing to reveal the harsh realities of death and destruction doled out in the name of national security, even if it means his own death? One way or another, some version of the truth will be told! Collecting SIEGE: EMBEDDED #1-4. 112 pages, $14.99.

SIEGE: BATTLEFIELD TPB

Written by KIERON GILLEN, BRIAN REED, CHRISTOS N. GAGE, SEAN MCKEEVER & JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by JAMIE MCKELVIE, MARCO SANTUCCI, FEDERICO DALLOCCHIO, MAHMUD A. ASRAR, SCOTT HANNA, VICTOR OLAZABA & ALESSANDRO VITTI Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Will Marvel’s greatest heroes fall in the Siege? Norman Osborn has attacked Asgard, home of the Norse gods. Backed by his team of Dark Avengers, The Hood and his super-powered thugs, and the assembled forces of H.A.M.M.E.R., the former Green Goblin’s goal is nothing less than to drive the Asgardians from the face of the Earth. But the heroes of the Marvel Universe don’t plan on standing idly by while their noble allies are slaughtered. Captain America, Nick Fury, the Young Avengers and Spider-Man valiantly throw themselves into the fray, but when it all comes crashing down will they be crushed into dust? The fight is on as Marvel’s mightiest heroes unite to fend off the threats assembled against them and break the siege! Meanwhile, the trickster god Loki — having already manipulated Osborn into assaulting Asgard — strikes a deal with the devil! Collecting SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN, YOUNG AVENGERS, LOKI, CAPTAIN AMERICA and SECRET WARRIORS 128 pages, $19.99.

SIEGE: X-MEN TPB

Written by DANIEL WAY, MARJORIE LIU & KIERON GILLEN Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & NIKO HENRICHON Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Norman Osborn has mounted an attack on Asgard, the home of the Norse gods, and the cataclysmic conflict will affect the entire Marvel Universe — even the dwindling mutant population. On the front lines of the Siege is Daken, the son of Wolverine and reluctant member of Osborn’s Avengers. As the violent mutant relishes in the blood and metal of conflict, he is confronted by the Norse Fates: Will he accept their offer or pursue his own destiny? Meanwhile, the New Mutant Dani Moonstar must make good on a deal with the goddess Hela by ushering those Asgardians slain in combat to her domain. But when given the power of the Valkyries, can Dani refrain from entering the chaotic fray around her? Collecting DARK WOLVERINE #82-84, NEW MUTANTS #11 and SIEGE: STORMING ASGARD – HEROES & VILLAINS. 136 pages, $15.99.

THOR: SIEGE AFTERMATH TPB

Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by RICHARD ELSON & DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by MICO SUAYAN Kieron Gillen continues his run, reteamed with artists Doug Braithwaite and Richard Elson. On the eve of the Siege of Asgard, fiendish Loki set loose the monstrous D’sir on his own people — and to serve his ends, he brokered a deal with Hela, mistress of the Asgardian dead, to safeguard the spirits of the departed from the threat he created. Now, Loki is dead and his threat is ended. Or is it? A crafty loophole in Loki’s contract with Hela allows Mephisto, the lord of Hell and the D’sir’s new master, to unleash the carnivorous killers on Asgard again. Plus: In a classic tale from the titanic triumvirate of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Neal Adams, Thor finds himself trapped in Loki’s bodyÉand in Hell! Collecting THOR #611-614 & THOR (1966) #179-181. 152 pages, $15.99.

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE BOOK 3 – EXECUTIONER TPB

Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JESSICA RUFFNER Penciled by RON LIM Cover by HARVEY TOLIBAO Kidnapping. Murder. Zombies. It’s just another day at the office for Anita Blake. Endowed with the ability to animate the dead, Anita’s strange powers lead her to make some less-than-savory friends. But when mob-affiliated impresario Harold Gaynor offers her a million dollars to raise a three-hundred-year-old corpse, Anita begins to wonder at his true motives. She barely has time to consider the fiendish proposition, though, as a child has gone missing, and Anita must use her knowledge of the paranormal to track down the boy. Her investigation leads to confrontations with the voodoo priestess Dominga Salvador and an undead killer more powerful than any she has faced before. Now, the race is on as Anita fights to uncover the identity of the killer — and the animator pulling its strings — before it strikes again. Can she unravel the mystery in time? If not, she might be the next victim. Collecting ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE – EXECUTIONER #1-5. 120 pages, $16.99.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 4: REALM OF KINGS TPB

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by BRAD WALKER & WESLEY CRAIG Cover by ALEX GARNER THE RETURN OF THE GALAXY’S #1 VILLAIN! The Guardians of the Galaxy are in rough shape, mourning their comrades fallen in battle during the War of Kings, but the universe isn’t going to repair itself. When The Fault — a massive reality rift caused by the Terrigen bomb that ended the war — releases a viral xenoform that threatens to destroy the cosmos, the Guardians must return the creature to its own dimension before the unthinkable happens. But the legions of the Universal Church of Truth believe the creature is their savior and will stop at nothing to free the beast. But an unexpected foe is pulling the zealots’ strings and preparing to unleash a ghastly force into the universe. The Guardians must unveil the true threat and bring peace to a universe ravaged by war in this action-packed, shock-delivering, critically acclaimed Realm of Kings tie-in! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #20-25. 144 pages, $19.99.

REALM OF KINGS TPB

Written by DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING & SCOTT REED Penciled by LEONARDO MANCO, MAHMUD ASRAR, PABLO RAIMONDI, WELLINTON ALVES, TIM SEELEY, KEVIN WALKER & MIGUEL MUNERA Cover by CLINT LANGLEY The War of Kings leads to new adventures for the Inhumans, the Imperial Guard, the Son of Hulk and Quasar! In the final confrontation of the War of Kings, the wicked Vulcan and the Inhumans’ Black Bolt both disappeared in a violent explosion. And though that epic conflagration brought sudden order to the Shi’ar and Kree galaxies, it also ripped open a wound in the stars a galaxy wide. Now, the power players in the new order — Medusa and the Inhumans royal family, Gladiator and the Imperial Guard, and Hiro-Kala, the son of the Hulk — must face the threat of dangerous realm known as The Fault in their own unique waysÉor die trying! Collecting REALM OF KINGS ONE-SHOT, REALM OF KINGS: INHUMANS #1-5, REALM OF KINGS: SON OF HULK #1-4 and REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD #1-5. 368 pages, $34.99.

DARKSTAR AND THE WINTER GUARD TPB

Written by DAVID GALLAHER Penciled by STEVE ELLIS Cover by CLAYTON HENRY THE WINTER GUARD IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Harvey Award-winning team of David Gallaher and Steve Ellis reunite to bring you the harrowing adventures of Russia’s elite strikeforce! Atlantean warlord Krang has brutally invaded the coast of Russia and only the Winter Guard has what it take to stop his diabolical plan. Collecting DARKSTAR AND THE WINTER GUARD #1-3, HULK: WINTER GUARD and material from X-MEN UNLIMITED #28. 160 pages, $19.99.

INCREDIBLE HERCULES: THE NEW PRINCE OF POWER TPB

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by REILLY BROWN & ARIEL OLIVETTI Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The Lion of Olympus has fallen. And as the Heroic Age dawns, the Golden Mace of Hercules passes to a new Prince of Power…who just happens to be Herc’s best friend, Korean-American kid genius Amadeus Cho. But when Amadeus finally reveals what he plans to do with his new power, the heavens themselves may shatter as Marvel’s mightiest pantheons are shaken to the core! And wait a minute…what’s THOR doing here? Fan fave writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and beloved “Thorcules” artist Reilly Brown bring the thunder with the next essential chapter in the mind-blowing, heart-wrenching, and gut-busting epic that is the “Incredible Hercules” experience! Plus, when the most beloved Olympian of all time falls, who will mourn him? ÊAcclaimed artist Ariel Olivetti joins Pak and Van Lente for a mini-epic that marks the end of an era and the beginning of something utterly unexpected for Hercules, the Lion of Olympus. Collecting HEROIC AGE: PRINCE OF POWER #1-4 and HERCULES: FALL OF AN AVENGER #1-2. 160 pages, $19.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: TWO AMERICAS TPB

Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by LUKE ROSS & JACKSON ÒBUTCHÓ GUICE Cover by GERALD PAREL Who will wield the shield? In the stunning aftermath of CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN, a decision must be made: Will it be Steve Rogers or Bucky Barnes who carries the iconic shield of America’s Sentinel of Liberty? That decision better be made quickly, as the insane Cap from the 1950s is on the loose and jeopardizing America’s security from the inside. Captain America and Falcon team-up to stop a terrorist plot from altering the future of freedom forever! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #602-605 and WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? ONE-SHOT. 128 pages, $14.99.

DEADPOOL VOL. 4: MONKEY BUSINESS TPB

Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by CARLO BARBERI & DALIBOR TALAJIC Cover by JASON PEARSON Deadpool doesn’t play second banana to anybody! Or so he’d like to think, anyway. But let’s get serious. Not many people — hero, villain, mercenary or otherwise — are going to upstage the Amazing Spider-Man in a team-up. For Pete’s sake, he’s got AMAZING in his name! But Wade is willing to hang like Mary Jane just this once, if it’ll get him out of trouble with the most dangerous threat he’s ever faced. Well, the most dangerous threat he’s ever faced that’s also a monkey. That’s right, it’s Hit-Monkey and he’s all over Deadpool’s red butt! Plus: The origin of Hit-Monkey revealed! Collecting DEADPOOL #19-22 and HIT-MONKEY. 120 pages, $15.99.

FANTASTIC FOUR BY JONATHAN HICKMAN VOL. 2 TPB

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DALE EAGLESHAM Cover by ALAN DAVIS An older version of Franklin Richards travels from the future with an ominous warning for his younger sister Valeria: a conflict is approaching, a clash between four extraordinary cities. And now the Fantastic Four, humanity’s premier explorers and imaginauts, launches a series of incredible adventures into four unique and bizarre lands. Deep beneath the Earth’s mantle, the remnant of a mad experiment gone awry begins to rise. From an ancient seascape, the last descendents of a lost kingdom make contact with mankind. In the fabled Blue Area of the moon, a king girds his people for war. And in the Negative Zone, strange and deadly creatures prepare for conquest. Thrust into the center of this conflict are Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing — a legendary family, a group of heroes sworn to protect humanity while expanding the limits of knowledge and adventure. Side-by-side with new allies and confronted with menacing foes, it’s the Fantastic Four as they prepare for the War of the Four Cities! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #575-578. 112 pages, $15.99.

AVENGERS/X-MEN: MAXIMUM SECURITY TPB

Written by KURT BUSIEK, DAN JURGENS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, JOSEPH HARRIS, FRANK TIERI, FABIAN NICIEZA & JOE PRUETT Penciled by JERRY ORDWAY, DAN JURGENS, ANDY KUBERT, SALVADOR LARROCA, GEORGES JEANTY, ALITHA MARTINEZ, JOHN ROMITA JR., YANICK PAQUETTE, LEINIL FRANCIS YU & BRETT BOOTH Cover by JERRY ORDWAY Welcome to Earth: penal colony for the universe’s deadliest villains! When the civilized alien races — influenced by the Supreme Intelligence and his newly evolved Kree — tire of Earth’s involvement in their affairs, they decide to make it their new prison planet! Featuring all the world’s greatest heroes — including the Avengers, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four — against the most bizarre and deadly threats they can conceive of! And on the forefront of the villainous attack? Ronan the Accuser and Ego the Living Planet! Collecting MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET, MAXIMUM SECURITY #1-3, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #36, THOR (1998) #30, UNCANNY X-MEN #387, BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN #15, IRON MAN (1998) #35, AVENGERS (1998) #35, GAMBIT (1999) #23, X-MEN (1991) #107 and X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #29. 368 pages, $39.99.

THOR: ACROSS ALL WORLDS TPB

Written by DAN JURGENS Penciled by ANDY KUBERT Cover by ANDY KUBERT Thor, god of Thunder, is a god with more than a passing interest in the doings on Midgard (Earth to you and me). His sense of duty and morality forces Thor to merge his life-spirit into the mortal body of paramedic Jake Olson. Thus, he finds himself a god divided, with loyalties to the court of Odin, ruler of the Norse Gods, and as a man with obligations to friends and family. This powerfully told story follows the attempt by Lord Malekith the Dark Elf to take over Asgard by unleashing the immeasurable power contained within the Cask of Ancient Winters. With Thor tending to matters on Earth and mighty Odin undergoing the necessary Odinsleep to renew his powers, it falls to Lady Sif to rule and protect the Realm Eternal. Sensing opportunity, Ulik, leader of the Trolls, also decides the time has come to ravage Asgard, so the gods themselves have their hands full. Collecting THOR (1998) #26-35. 256 pages, $29.99.

THOR BY DAN JURGENS & JOHN ROMITA JR. VOL. 4 TPB

Written by DAN JURGENS Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR, MICHAEL RYAN, JERRY ORDWAY & JOSE LADRONN Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. As his classic run continues, Dan Jurgens introduces new threats for the God of Thunder to face, and the stakes are higher than ever! Thanos has gathered artifacts that threaten Earth’s very existence, and he’s got the all-powerful Mangog at his side! Thor, Odin and the Scarlet Witch battle Enrakt the Enchanter in another dimension! Plus: Loki! Collecting THOR #18-25 and THOR ANNUAL 2000. 248 pages, $29.99.

DAREDEVIL BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & ALEX MALEEV ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 3 TPB

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by ALEX MALEEV Cover by ALEX MALEEV During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear’s rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Now, this Eisner award-winning run is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! In this volume, the revelations come fast and furious! Who was the Kingpin before the Kingpin? What was his relationship to Matt Murdock? And exactly what happened during Daredevil’s year-long reign as the new Kingpin? Plus: Bendis and Maleev’s run comes to a blistering conclusion! First, they outed Daredevil in the press, then they married him and made him the Kingpin of Hell’s Kitchen. What could they possibly do to top that? Four words: WILSON FISK IS BACK! Collecting DAREDEVIL #66-81, WHAT IF KAREN PAGE HAD LIVED? and ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #6-8. 512 pages, $34.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE BLOODSTONE HUNT TPB

Written by MARK GRUENWALD Penciled by KIERON DWYER Cover by KIERON DWYER Baron Helmut Zemo is obsessed with raising his father, Heinrich, from the dead, and he’s determined to find the fragments of the powerful Bloodstone to do it! Join Captain America and Diamondback as they fight underground, in the air, in the ocean and through the jungle to stop Zemo and mercenaries Batroc, Zaran and Machete! Including fights with cannibals, sharks, snakes, mummies and the undead in one of Cap’s greatest adventures ever! Plus: When Crossbones kidnaps Diamondback to Madripoor, only Cap can save her! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #357-364. 144 pages, $19.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE 1940S NEWSPAPER STRIP TPB

Written by KARL KESEL Penciled by KARL KESEL Cover by BUTCH GUICE Uncovered at last: The 1940s daily newspaper comic strip starring Captain America that you never knew about! Travel with us through the mists of time to the tumultuous days of World War II, when skinny Steve Rogers was transformed into the star-spangled, shield-slinging Super-Soldier! And what is a classic Cap adventure without the two-fisted might of his wise-cracking, jaw-jacking sidekick Bucky? Plus: Rampaging robots! Secret underground cities! Dangerous dames and femme fatales! No-good Nazis that deserve a sock to the kisser! All brought to you by acclaimed writer/artist Karl Kesel! Buy U.S. war bondsÉand this! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA 1940’s DAILY STRIP #1-3. 120 pages, $14.99

SUPREME POWER: HYPERION TPB

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by DAN JURGENS & STAZ JOHNSON Cover by GARY FRANK The saga of SUPREME POWER continues! Now that the world knows his dark secret, Hyperion suddenly finds himself both alone and hunted. Four new super-powered individuals Ð each based on a character from the original Squadron Supreme Ð are after his hide, and they’ve got the will and means to take him down! Collecting SUPREME POWER: HYPERION #1-5. 120 pages, $19.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY JMS ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 5 TPB

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by RON GARNEY, JOE QUESADA & TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by JOE QUESADA Concluding his lengthy historic run on Spider-Man, JMS takes our hero to new highs and new lows — setting the stage for a new era of Spidey unlike any other! Collecting the famous Civil War, Back in Black and One More Day storylines, this volume has it all: Spider-Man in his new red armor, Spider-Man back in his black costume and Spider-Man unmasked to the public! Spidey fights on both sides of the Civil War, against Captain America and Iron Man themselves! And when Aunt May gets shot by one of the Kingpin’s henchmen, how far will Peter go to save her? Witness the final days of Peter and Mary Jane’s marriage! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529-545, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #24, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #41, SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SKETCHBOOK, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN – ONE MORE DAY. 520 pages, $34.99.

SPIDER-MAN: THE COMPLETE CLONE SAGA EPIC BOOK 4 TPB

Written by TOM DEFALCO, TODD DEZAGO, JM DEMATTEIS, HOWARD MACKEY, TERRY KAVANAGH, EVAN SKOLNICK, MIKE LACKEY & TOM LYLE Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, TOM LYLE, MARK BAGLEY, STEVEN BUTLER, ROY BURDINE, RON LIM, PATRICK ZIRCHER, ROBERT BROWN & TOD SMITH Cover by MARK BAGLEY The Clone Sage continues as Peter Parker is put on trial for murder! A new Green Goblin debuts! The mass murderer Kaine is killed! The Jackal unleashes an entire army of Spider-Man clones, including the new and deadly Spidercide! The Gwen Stacy clone returns! Spider-Man is hunted by the Punisher! Judas Traveler and the Scrier pull Spider-Man’s strings like never before! And what will Peter do when he finds out that Ben Reilly is the one, true Spider-Man? Guest-starring the New Warriors! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1962) #402-404, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #225-227, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #59-61, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #125-127, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #61, SPIDER-MAN: THE JACKAL FILES, SPIDER-MAN: MAXIMUM CLONAGE ALPHA and OMEGA. 480 pages, $39.99

SPIDER-MAN: THE OSBORN IDENTITY TPB

Written by BRIAN REED with JOE CARAMAGNA Penciled by PHILIP BRIONES with TODD NAUCK, PAT OLIFFE & CHAD HARDIN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Where does Norman Osborn’s fall leave his son, Harry? In the wake of the Siege of Asgard and the dawn of a new Heroic Age, the world finally knows what his father is — but what is Harry himself? And who has taken on the American Son armor? And what does Gabriel Stacey have to do with it?! Brian Reed and Philip Briones (IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH) have the answers in the story of a true American Son. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: AMERICAN SON 1-4 and material from AGE OF HEROES #2. 120 pages, $14.99

MARVEL 1602: SPIDER-MAN TPB

Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by RAMON ROSANAS Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN Return to the Old World. With his secret identity of the Spider, the boundless ambition of individuals such as Norman Osborne and an untamed wilderness populated with tyrant lizards, the New World of 1602 was a dangerous enough place for Peter Parquagh. But now, charged with escorting the traitorous Osborne back to England, things will only get rougher for the young hero. Transatlantic travel is never safe, but Parquagh has the added hurdle of dealing with his superstitious fellow sailors, who are frightened and threatened by the former printmaker’s strange abilities. While fending off their increasing hostility and the danger of treacherous pirates, Parquagh must struggle to ensure the safe passage of the ship and its prisoner, as well as a dangerous and mysterious cargo. Collecting SPIDER-MAN 1602 #1-5. 120 pages, $16.99.

AGENTS OF ATLAS VS. TPB

Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, CHRIS SAMNEE, GABRIEL HARDMAN & CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Some super-teams just rub other super-teams the wrong way. So it is in the collection of TWO epic showdowns for the Agents of Atlas! When Venus goes missing, the team hopes to use the X-Men’s technological wonder, Cerebra, to track her down. But they didn’t say Òplease,Ó and Cyclops, Wolverine and their band of merry mutants refuse to stand for such poor manners! Then, an unknown entity manipulates the time-space continuum, bringing the classic Avengers into the present, and these Avengers don’t take kindly to time traveling against their will. Neither does the atomic wild card, the Incredible Hulk! The Agents will have to return everyone to their own time if they hope to preserve the future! Collecting X-MEN VS. AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-2 and AVENGERS VS. ATLAS #1-4. 168 pages, $19.99.

ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 5 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION)

Written by ROY THOMAS, HARLAN ELLISON, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE ENGLEHART & STEVE GERBER Penciled by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, RICH BUCKLER, JOHN BUSCEMA, GEORGE TUSKA, JIM STARLIN, DON HECK, BOB BROWN, DAVE COCKRUM, SAL BUSCEMA, SAM KWESKIN & SYD SHORES Cover by BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH From the Sentinels and the Savage Land Mutates to Loki, Dormammu and Thanos, the Avengers prove the universe’s worst is no match for their best! Magnetic mayhem and nuclear nostalgia! Featuring Golden Age guest-stars, mythic menaces and more! Plus: the Avengers-Defenders War and Hawkeye vs. Daredevil! Includes rare Marvel work by best-selling author Harlan Ellison! Collecting AVENGERS #98-119, DAREDEVIL #99 and DEFENDERS #8-11. 552 pages, $19.99.

ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 4 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION)

Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA & NEAL ADAMS Cover by NEAL ADAMS Witness the triumphant travels of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes through time, space and other dimensions Ð fighting the armies of two galaxies, and the heroes of other worlds and yesteryear, with stopovers in criminal territory from New York to the Southwest! Villains from street-level to cosmic! Kang and the Grandmaster! The Zodiac and the Sons of the Serpent! Arkon! The Grim Reaper and his Lethal Legion! The origin of the Black Panther! The Hulk shrunk to the size of an atom! And, believe it or not, more! Cross-Earth, wartime and western adventure! The Kree-Skrull War in its entirety! Also featuring the Invaders, the Squadron Supreme, the Red Wolf and Captain Mar-Vell! Collecting AVENGERS #69-97 and INCREDIBLE HULK #140. 640 pages, $19.99.

DC IMPRINTS FOR NOVEMBER

WILDSTORM TITLES

ASSASSIN’S CREED: THE FALL #1  (L.S. of 3) 

Written, art and cover by Karl Kerschl and Cameron Stewart. The monster-hit, historical fantasy/sci-fi Assassin’s Creed video game from Ubisoft breaks into comics with a stunning 3-issue series! Assassin’s Creed: The Fall follows 19th century Russian assassin Nikolai Orelov as he strives to claim an artifact of immense power from the hands of the Templars, leading to a climactic and violent showdown with the ruthless Tsar Alexander III aboard a speeding train! Meanwhile, in modern times, a troubled young drifter copes with unsettling visions of a possible past life visions that have irreversible consequences for the present. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

THE AUTHORITY #28

Written by Tom Taylor, art by Al Barrionuevo, cover by Tim Seeley and Allen Martinez. Trapped by bloodthirsty aliens in a distant galaxy with billions of lives on the line, The Authority face impossible odds. Sarah Rainmaker will astonish, The Engineer will kick butt, Grifter will probably blow something up, Jack Hawksmoor will have to make a terrible decision, and Flint will put her fist through some squishy bits! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

DV8: GODS & MONSTERS #8

Written by Brian Wood, art by Rebekah isaacs, cover by Fiona Staples. The limited series comes to an end. The mystery of this Stone Age world is revealed, and the Deviants having their unity tested on literal fields of battle face a challenge that no sane person could expect them to pass. Second chances don’t come around often, and one member won’t receive one 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

END OF NATIONS #2

Written by Ricardo Sanchez, art by Yvel Guichet, covers by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story. Based on the highly anticipated, massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game from Trion Worlds and Petroglyph! While leading his army to take out the Order of Nations’ devastating Typhoon gun, resistance Commander Shane Barrett has been captured by a rival faction. Shane’s mission and the very survival of the resistance  is at risk. Now, Shane must find a way to escape and warn his units they’re rolling into an ambush, or convince his captor that despite their differences, they should join forces to take out the Typhoon gun. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE #6

Written by Justin Doble, Christian Lavaf and Mike Johnson, art by Yvel Guchet and Darick Robertson, cover by Diego Latorre. Uncover Olivia Dunham’s early days in the Fringe Division and investigate a mysterious temple’s long-hidden secret in this final issue! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

GOD OF WAR #5

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Andrea Sorrentino, cover by Andy Park. Kratos and Alrik clash for the first time in an epic battle! But the outcome will weigh terribly on Kratos and come back to haunt him years later as the greatest threat to the God of War’s mission is about to be revealed. This tale spins out of the Sony videogame God of War III. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

IDES OF BLOOD #4

Written by Stuart C. Paul, art by Christian Duce, cover by Michael Geiger. Valens and Ione take refuge with Ione’s sister, Zsoka, leader of the vampyre rebellion, but does she have more to do with the Pluto’s Kiss Killer than she lets on? Meanwhile, Scipio is turned into a vampyre, and Brutus hires a legendary vampyre-hunter to find Valens. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

PLANETARY BOOK 4: SPACETIME ARCHAEOLOGY TP

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by John Cassaday. The final, spectacular collection of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday’s Planetary is now available in trade paperback! Collecting issues #19-27 of this unique series, Book 4 features the final battles waged by Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner and The Drummer against the mysterious Four along with the surprise return of a key player no one could have foreseen! 224 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

RATCHET AND CLANK #3

Written by T.J. Fixman, art by Adam Archer, cover by Creaturebox. Artemis Zogg’s planet-stealing agenda is about to be challenged by the vaunted Galactic Rangers. But do they stand a chance against this brazen ex-bureaucrat? Are Ratchet and Clank prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice if they’re not successful? Find out as the origin of Zogg and Qwark’s role in creating this entire mess is revealed! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

ROBOTECH: LOVE AND WAR STORIES TP

Written by Jay Faerber, Ken Siu-Chong and Tommy Yune, art by Long Vo and Jo Chen, cover by Yune. Collecting the six-issue mini-series from 2003 in which the romance between RDF fighter pilot Max Sterling and Zentraedi warrior Miriya is explored. Then, Lynn Minmay faces the trials and tribulations of stardom and romance as she films a motion picture. 176 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

THE TELARA CHRONICLES #3

Written by Ricardo Sanchez, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Drew Johnson. In the third issue of the 4-issue prequel to the highly anticipated MMORPG from Trion Worlds, Asha and her Guardian allies return to Port Scion triumphant. They’ve captured an ancient Eth device that could be the key to saving Telara from the invaders that threaten it. But their work is not done; minions of The Court of the Endless have been opening Death Rifts in an attempt to summon Regulos the Destroyer himself through the Ward. It’s up to Asha to stop them and give her companions time to learn the secrets of the device. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM #6

Written by Peter Hogan, art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story. Has the menace of the Dero robots been eliminated? Have Tom Strong and Albrecht returned to the present day? What happened to Dr. Permafrost? Will Tesla and Val ever get married? Join Peter Hogan and Chris Sprouse as they answer all these questions and more in the finale! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

VICTORIAN UNDEAD II: SHERLOCK HOLMES VS. DRACULA #1   (L.S. of 5)

Written by Ian Edginton, art by Davide Fabbri, cover by Ryan Sook. A year after the defeat of Professor Moriarty’s revenant horde and the fire-bombing of London, restoration is well under way. Yet, from across the sea, ancient eyes cast their hungry gaze upon the still vulnerable capitalÉDracula is coming! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the wreck of the ship, the Demeter its crew missing, the corpse of its Captain lashed to the ship’s wheel and soon realize this is merely the opening salvo of war from beyond the grave! Don’t miss this start to a bloodthirsty new 5-issue miniseries! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY: ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE #5

Written by Gail Simone, art by Horacio Domingues, cover by Neil Googe. Tranquility recovers from their first attack, but the town’s on edge, knowing their enemy is somewhere nearby preparing for one last, apocalyptic assault. With time to reflect, Sheriff Lindo reminisces about her own terrifying connection to the monster she once knew as Derek Fury! 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

WILDCATS #29

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Mike S. Miller, cover by Tim Seeley and Allen Martinez. While the Earth screams and tears itself apart, the WildCats faces a final showdown with the man who wants to save the planet by destroying it. Meanwhile, Voodoo and Sir Edwin try to find out if there’s a Doctor around, because Earth is in need of some serious help. As prophesied, something big is headed to this decimated world, and our heroes don’t have much time to prepare for it. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

WILDSTORM PRESENTS #1  (TPB)

Written by Geoff Johns, Ed Brubaker, Brian Azzarello, Judd Winick and others, art by Doug Mahnke, Amanda Conner, Brian Stelfreeze, Jaons Pearson, Georges Jeanty and others, cover by Jim Lee. From the WildStorm vaults, a tremendous array of short stories featuring an incredible line-up of the top talent in the industry is collected in one place many for the first time ever! From original stories of super-hero hijinx, to gritty tales featuring WildStorm Universe characters, this is a must have for comics fans! 96 pages, $7.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: CURSE OF THE WORGEN #1  (L.S. of 5)

Written by Micky Neilson and James Waugh, art by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington, cover by John Polidora. The World of Warcraft comic series returns in time for a worldwide cataclysm! A series of grisly, animalistic murders have rocked the walled town of Gilneas. A famous detective sets out to discover the perpetrators and finds far more than he bargained for. To find the truth, he must delve through years of twisted history both the history of his family and Gilneas itself. This pivotal 5-issue miniseries explores the in-depth lore of the Worgen! 40 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #5

Written by Steve Niles and Adam Jones, art by Tom Mandrake, cover by Andrea Sorrentino. A terrifying reality sets upon Mulder and Scully as they realize they’re isolated and alone in the frozen Alaskan tundra. Surrounded by hundred of miles of nothing while a murderous, bloodthirsty clan of vampires closes in…is there a way out? Co-published with IDW. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

VERTIGO TITLES

AMERICAN VAMPIRE #9

Written by Scott Snyder, art and cover by Rafael Albuquerque. The terrifying conclusion of Devil in the Sand ends with a bloody battle and a vampire who proves America ain’t the only country with a unique kind of bloodsucker. Plus, a shocking betrayal will change the lives and the relationship of Skinner and Pearl forever. And for vampires, forever is a very, very long time 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

DMZ #59

Written by Brian Wood, art by David Lapham, cover by JP Leon. During a hellish night of bombing, Matty lends his Liberty News secure phone line to DMZ citizens to reach out to loved ones outside the city a direct violation of his contract. Is this the beginning of a new, compassionate Matty looking to atone? Or are more cynical motives at play? ÒCollective Punishment ends here, setting the stage for the final year of the war in Manhattan. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

FABLES VOL. 14: WITCHES TP

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Jim Fern, Craig Hamilton and David Lapham, cover by Joao Ruas. While the meek flying monkey Bufkin is trapped in Fabletown’s collapsed business office with the evil witch Baba Yaga, Frau Totenkinder and the witches of the Woodland’s thirteenth floor prepare to deal with Mister Dark in what’s left of Fabletown. Collecting Fables #86-93! 192 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 1.

HELLBLAZER #273

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Simon Bisley and Stefano Landini, cover by Bisley. In 1979, alchemist and potential bride Epiphany Greaves has bedded the younger John Constantine, and now it seems this callow John is unwilling to help her return to the present day where the older model of our urban mage is about to be seduced by a sexy succubus! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #31

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Werther Dell’Edeera and Marley Zarcone, cover by Esao Andrews. In this stand-alone issue, we’re treated to a complete Fig Keele, Teen Detective mystery illustrated by Marley Zarcone. Plus, the aftermath of the witches’ war is revealed, and an old friend returns (but not in a good way). 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

I, ZOMBIE #7

Written by Chris Roberson, art and cover by Michael Allred. In part 1 of ÒVampires Suck, Gwen dines on the grey matter of a person who knew her as a child and things quickly get complicatedÉ Meanwhile, ghost-girl Ellie learns a few tricks from Amon the mummy, Spot the were-terrier goes to the comic shop and meets someone from Gwen’s past, the mad scientist Galatea engages in a bit of grave-robbing, and the monster-hunters tackle the town’s vampire problem once and for all. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

PETER & MAX: A FABLES NOVEL TP

Written by Bill Willingham, art by Steve Leialoha, cover by Daneil Dos Santos. The critically acclaimed prose novel from FABLES creator Bill Willingham — now in trade paperback! The tale takes place long ago, in the deepest dark of The Black Forest. Two brothers — Peter Piper and his older brother Max — encounter ominous forces that change them both irreparably. Thus begins an epic tale of sibling rivalry, magic, music and revenge that spans medieval times to the present day, when their deadly conflict surfaces in the placid calm of modern day Fabletown. PETER & MAX: A FABLES NOVEL features the prose of award-winning comic book writer Bill Willingham and the lush ink drawings of FABLES artist Steve Leialoha. The novel also reveals secrets of some of the regular FABLES series cast members including Bigby Wolf, Frau Totenkinder and Bo Peep, along with an 8-page comics story by Willingham and Leialoha! 400 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

MADAME XANADU #29

Written by Matt Wagner, art by Amy Reeder and Richard Friend, cover by Mark Buckingham. Final issue. Reeder returns for the series finale! Set in the New York City of 1966, Madame Xanadu and her new protŽgŽ, Charlotte Blackwood, ponder what the future may hold. According to The Phantom Stranger, they stand on the edge of a new age and the coming of a familiar team of heroesÉ 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

NORTHLANDERS #34

Written by Brian Wood, art by Riccardo Burchielli, cover by Massimo Carnevale. In the middle of all the blood, all the burned churches, all the scorched land, all the fouled water, all the dead bodies, all the stinking battlefields, all the smoky skies, all the hate and pain and anger and prejudice, Erik and Ingrid encounter a moment of such pure and shining happiness that it overwhelms them entirely. Is it too late for redemption? Metal concludes here! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

RAT CATCHER  (GN)

Written by Andy Diggle, art by Victor Ivanez, cover by Lee Bermejo. According to underworld legend, the Rat Catcher is a peerless assassin who specializes in silencing mob snitches. There’s just one problem he doesn’t exist. At least, not according to the U.S. Marshals who oversee the Witness Protection Program… Now there’s a pile of dead bodies in a burning safe house outside El Paso. The Rat Catcher has finally slipped up, and a washed-up FBI agent has one last chance to hunt him down before he disappears forever. But as the two master manhunters spiral in towards each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, each of them hides a secret from the other secrets that could destroy them both. A tense Vertigo Crime thriller that’s unrelenting to the very last twist. 192 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 19.

SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING BOOK 4 HC

Written by Alan Moore, art by Stephen Bissette, Rick Veith, John Totleben and others, cover by Bissette and Totleben. The fourth volume collects issues #43-50, in which Swamp Thing’s quest for self-discovery comes to its shattering conclusion. A harbinger of doom has been released with the sole charge of waking an evil beyond comprehension, and John Constantine, Deadman, The Phantom Stranger, The Spectre and other masters of the occult must unite. 224 pages, $24.99, in stores on Jan. 26.

SCALPED #43

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Jason Latour, cover by Jock. Along the border between Nebraska and the Prairie Rose Indian reservation, Sheriff Wooster Karnow is a bit of a legend; at least according to him. In this stand-alone issue, when a grizzled U.S. Marshal comes to town on the trail of a dangerous fugitive, Karnow will have to prove he’s more than just a lot of talk or die trying. 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.

SWEET TOOTH #15

Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire. Gus quickly learns that the path to freedom may be deadlier than captivity. But can he do what it takes to keep the hybrids safe? And just who are those feral Dog-boys that have been haunting Gus’s dreams since issue #3? These secrets and more finally revealed! 32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

SWEET TOOTH VOL. 2: IN CAPTIVITY TP

Written, art and cover by Jeff Lemire. In this Sweet Tooth volume collecting issues #6-11, learn the heartbreaking story of Jeppard and how he went from devoted husband to ruthless mercenary. Meanwhile, Gus is held captive with other hybrid creatures in a camp where he meets a scientist studying the plague that’s wiped out so much of the world. 144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 8.

THE UNWRITTEN #19

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu. New storyline! After the shocking return of Wilson Taylor, the Cabal audition a new assassin and Tom seeks out the source. The source of what? He’s not really sure, but it looks like a whale, and it’s apparently to be found in the Nantucket farmhouse where Moby-Dick was written… 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

DC DIRECT

DC DYNAMICS: SINESTRO STATUE

DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER DC Direct’s exquisite statue gallery series featuring dynamic interpretations of classic superheroes continues into 2011! Award-winning sculptor Tim Bruckner has transformed his original designs of the most recognizable DC heroes into some of the most outstanding, upscale statues DC Direct has ever produced. Each statue features a base that captures the character’s interaction with the surrounding environment. In this seventh statue in the series, Sinestro rides the swirling yellow waves of fear, seeping into every pore, spreading terror in a cloud of dread. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 12” high x 6” wide x 3” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. On sale April 27, 2011 * Statue * $195 US

HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT LARFLEEZE THE ORANGE LANTERN BUST

Based on the art of Ivan Reis • Sculpted by Jean St. Jean The BLACKEST NIGHT continues in mini-bust form! Each month in 2011, DC Direct releases a mini-bust featuring a character from the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT. Larfleeze continues the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT bust line! The sculpture features Larfleeze atop a special base that displays the spectrum of Lantern symbols. The bust is hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain, measures approximately 5.75” high x 3.5” wide x 3.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. On sale April 20, 2011 * Bust * $70 US

BLACKEST NIGHT: ORANGE LANTERN 1:4 SCALE POWER BATTERY AND RING PROP REPLICA SET

“MINE!” — Larfleeze the Orange Lantern Grabbed from the pages of BLACKEST NIGHT! Fueled by avarice to steal the identities of those he kills, Larfleeze (aka Agent Orange) is a hoarder of rings, a thief, a consumer of lives, a glutton for more … of everything. Insatiable hunger combined with a lust for power has addictive side effects. Beware the greed of the Orange Lantern. For nine consecutive months in 2011, DC Direct releases a 1:4 Scale Light-up Power Battery and Light-up Ring Prop Replica Set featuring a color from the spectrum of the hugely popular DC Comics’ epic BLACKEST NIGHT. A great companion piece to the HEROES OF THE DC UNIVERSE: BLACKEST NIGHT LARFLEEZE THE ORANGE LANTERN BUST! The Orange Lantern 1:4 Scale Power Battery and the Orange Power Ring sit in a translucent orange display and are removable from the stand. Both light-up. The Power Battery measures approximately 2.875” high (minus handle) x 1.75” wide x 2.375” deep and is made of PVC/ABS. The Power Ring fits most sizes and lights up when worn. The translucent orange acrylic display measures approximately 1.5” high x 2” wide x 3.25” deep. The set is packaged on a 4-color blister. On sale April 20, 2011 * Mini Prop Replica Set* $35 US

BRIGHTEST DAY SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES

From BLACKEST NIGHT to BRIGHTEST DAY! They’re back for a reason. Comics’ biggest event continues as BRIGHTEST DAY burns away the BLACKEST NIGHT! In this best-selling follow-up, the white light has resurrected twelve heroes and villains. Though the exact reasons for their rebirths remain a mystery, each is destined to play an intricate role in the future of the DC Universe. Written by award-winning writers Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi, BRIGHTEST DAY sets the stage for the next exciting era of the DC Universe. Martian Manhunter: 6.75” h Hawkman: 6.75” h Firestorm: 6.75” h Mera: 6.5” h All four figures feature multiple points of articulation and include a display base. Character-appropriate accessories are also included. 4-color clamshell blister card packaging. On sale April 6, 2011 * Action Figures * PI

WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE SERIES 3: HARLEY QUINN BUST

Designed by Amanda Conner • Sculpted by Jim Maddox Puddin’ Pop! Harley Quinn’s a sucker for her Puddin’ – even at the cost of her own sanity – whatever sanity she has left, that is! Sitting atop a defaced deck of cards, the Queen of Crazy has had her heart broken one too many times. With a sly look, Harley’s ready to bite off a slice of sweet revenge. Designed by illustrator Amanda Conner, Harley Quinn is the latest character to join the popular WOMEN OF THE DC UNIVERSE bust series. The hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximately 5.5” high (to top of head) x 3.25” wide x 3.5” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. On sale April 6, 2011 * Bust * $60 US

AME-COMI HEROINE MINI-FIGURES Series 2

Sculpted by Sam Greenwell They may be tiny, but they are mighty… mighty cute, that is! The Ame-Comi Heroine Mini-Figures are here! Amazons and enemies – Wonder Woman, Donna Troy and Cheetah – are the second wave in an all-new, super-cute line of mini-figures, affectionately known as “mini-comis.” Based on the larger Ame-Comi Heroine PVC Statue line, these miniature Ame-Comi PVC figures are all brand-new sculpts! Wonder Woman hefts her axe over her shoulder, while wielding a sword in the other hand, Donna Troy strikes a bullets and bracelets pose, and Cheetah coyly cleans her claws and paws. Packaged in a 4-color window box with J-hook, each non-articulated PVC mini figure is sold separately, and includes a display base. Donna Troy: 5” h Cheetah: 5” h Wonder Woman: 5” h On sale April 13, 2011 * PVC Mini Figures * PI

COVER GIRLS OF THE DC UNIVERSE: WONDER WOMAN (ARMORED) STATUE

DESIGNED BY ADAM HUGHES • SCULPTED BY JACK MATHEWS Screaming for Vengeance! An armored eagle, Wonder Woman shouts a warrior’s battle cry. Golden wings for flight, with golden chest-plate, war-skirt and eagle’s head helmet designed to reflect the rays of the sun, blinding foes in their light. Carrying a Hephaestus-forged sword sharp enough to slice, the Amazon Princess epitomizes fierce in the midst of fight. Inspired by the cover to WONDER WOMAN #173, this statue is hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain, measures approximately 10” high x 8.5” wide x 5” deep, and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. On sale April 13, 2011 * Statue * $99.99

DC SHOWCASE SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: THE RETURN OF BLACK ADAM DVD SHAZAM! MAQUETTE

Sculpted by Derek Miller “In your times of need, simply call on me.” — SHAZAM! Chosen by the wizard SHAZAM! to be the world’s protector, young Billy Batson becomes the World’s Mightiest Mortal. Battling alongside Superman against the nefarious Black Adam, Billy quickly discovers the challenge that all Super Heroes ultimately face – is he fighting for justice? – in this brand-new extra-length short. Four more favorite DC Comics Super Heroes – Jonah Hex, Green Arrow, Black Canary and The Spectre – face challenges of their own in this All-New Collection. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette of SHAZAM! is based on art from the highly anticipated Warner Home Video made-for-DVD animated original short, SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: THE RETURN OF BLACK ADAM! Measuring approximately 9” high x 5.25” wide x 6.5” deep, this statue includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited Edition. *Quantities may be allocated On sale November 17, 2010 * Statue * $99.99 US

DARK HORSE COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

AXE COP VOLUME ONE (TPB)

Written by Malachai Nicolle, penciled by Ethan Nicolle. Bad guys, beware! Evil aliens, run for your lives! Axe Cop is here, and he’s going to chop your head off! We live in a strange world, and our strange problems call for strange heroes. That’s why Axe Cop — along with his partner Flute Cop and their pet T. rex Wexter — is holding tryouts to build the greatest team of heroes ever assembled. Created by 5-year-old Malachai Nicolle and illustrated by his older brother, the cartoonist Ethan Nicolle, Axe Cop Volume 1 collects the entire original run of the hit webcomic that has captured the world’s attention with its insanely imaginative adventures. Whether he’s fighting gun-toting dinosaurs, teaming up with Ninja Moon Warriors, or answering readers’ questions via his insightful advice column, “Ask Axe Cop,” the adventures of Axe Cop and his incomparable team of crime fighters will delight and perplex even the most stoic of readers. 120 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 22.

BALTIMORE: THE PLAGUE SHIPS #4

Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, art by Ben Stenbeck, colored by Dave Stewart, cover by Mignola. While hunting the vampire responsible for the death of his family, Lord Baltimore gets stranded on a haunted island, where horrible fungus spores cover the beaches and rotting corpses don’t stay dead. 32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 3.

BILLY THE KID’S OLD TIMEY ODDITIES AND THE GHASTLY FIEND OF LONDON #3

Written by Eric Powell, art by Powell and Kyle Hotz, colored by Dan Brown and Dave Stewart, covers by Powell and Hotz. Jack the Ripper stands revealed! The bad news is he’s kidnapped a member of the traveling sideshow where Billy the Kid serves as a hired gun! Now Billy and the four-armed leader of the troupe must race to save their friend from the demented killer. Of course, it doesn’t help that Billy is a suspect himself, with the London police hot on his heels! Goon back-up story by Powell. 32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 23: SCARLET SWORDS (TPB)

Written and art by Hiroaki Samura. To atone for the atrocities committed under his watch, Habaki Kagimura is no longer the top general for Edo castle and the shogunate, and he must commit ritual suicide. While his replacement gave the despised Itto-ryu gang a reprieve and an order to leave Edo and remain in exile, Kagimura still has one shot to redeem himself. Desperate and with very little time left, he’s assembled his Rokki-dan warriors–with Kagimura’s own daughter among their numbers–and he now seeks to hunt down and wipe out the Itto-ryu for good. But in his haste, will he fall for a string of traps planned by Anotsu, their devious leader? Freed and unfazed by his time in Edo’s dungeons, Manji searches for his missing limb, and a few old friends return to the pages of this action-filled, epic manga series. 224 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 26.

B.P.R.D.: HELL ON EARTH — NEW WORLD #4

Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, art by Guy Davis, colored by Dave Stewart, cover by Davis. Trapped in a massive firefight with a horrific tentacled behemoth, the B.P.R.D. are rescued by another wild monster, while one agent chases the evil responsible for this chaos. 32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 10.

BRIDE OF THE WATER GOD VOLUME 7

Written and art by Mi-Kyung Yun. Soah, our heroine, is saved from a strange, sacrificial ritual by Habaek, the young Water God. While Soah has come to appreciate the Water God and his kingdom, the heavenly Suguk, she’s also fallen in love with a mysterious man named Mui. What she doesn’t know is that Habaek is Mui–he’s been cursed to appear as a little boy during the day while he lives in his true adult form at night! Will Soah discover that she’s torn between two versions of the same person, or will other sinister forces drive them apart? Soah and Habaek try to overcome a kidnapping, memory loss, pride, conflicting passions, and an array of devious interlopers on their paths to true love! 192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Jan. 19.

BRODY’S GHOST BOOK 2

Written and art by Mark Crilley. Brody knew that being mixed up with Talia, a dead girl turned ghost, was going to change his life forever. He just didn’t realize it was going to involve going head to head with one of the most vicious gangs in the whole city. But here he was, giving himself over to the bizarre training methods of Kagemura, an ancient samurai ghost, to transform himself from a flabby slacker to a peak-condition fighter capable of bringing the city’s most dangerous criminals to their knees. 96 pages, black and white, $6.99, in stores on Jan. 12.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #38

Written by Joss Whedon and Scott Allie, penciled by Georges Jeanty, inked by Andy Owens, colored by Michelle Madsen, covers by Jeanty and Jo Chen. “Last Gleaming,” part 3 of 5. While Super Buffy is fighting side by side with Spike in Sunnydale, Angel is on the other side of the world fighting demons of his own. As Twilight he was given a clear mission in regard to Buffy–help her reach the next plane, together create a new world, and end all suffering. But Buffy doesn’t play by the rules, and this “higher plane” and a lifetime of happiness with Angel wasn’t gonna cut it–not if she had to sacrifice her family to keep it. And now Angel has to answer for his failings as Twilight–willingly or not. Back in Sunnydale everyone is fighting for their lives against a horde of demons, and someone close to Buffy joins forces with a villain from the past to strive for a common goal–protect the seed. 40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES

Written by Joss Whedon, Amber Benson, Jane Espenson, and Drew Goddard, art by Gene Colan, Tim Sale, Paul Lee, Steve Lieber, Andy Owens and more. Before Season Eight, Joss Whedon brought generations of Slayers and vampires to comics with the help of his acclaimed TV writing team and some of the best artists to ever grace the comics page. Now all those stories, plus selected stories from Season Eight, are collected in one deluxe hardcover with a new cover by Jo Chen. Joss writes multiple tales: a somber vamp tale, drawn by Cameron Stewart; the story of the first Slayer, drawn by Leinil Yu; and more. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales also reprints for the first time new Season Eight stories written by novelist Jackie Kessler and Becky Cloonan, featuring vampires living in the public eye, killing Slayers and killing each other. This hardcover collects stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #31 and #32; Tales of the Vampires: Carpe Noctem parts 1 and 2; Buffy: Tales of the Vampires one-shot; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Vampires #1#5; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers #1–”Broken Bottle of Djinn”; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers TPB. 296 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 19.

CONAN: THE FRAZETTA COVER SERIES #6

Written by Timothy Truman, art by Tomas Giorello, colored by JosŽ Villarrubia, cover by Frank Frazetta. The sixth installment in Conan: The Frazetta Cover Series features Frank Frazetta’s iconic Conan cover painting, The Indomitable, and an expansion on Robert E. Howard’s “Hand of Nergal” story fragment. Writer Timothy Truman is joined by Tom‡s Giorello on pencils and JosŽ Villarrubia on colors in this exploration into the horrors of Howard’s Hyborian world. With zombies, a demonic army, an unearthly behemoth, a sorcerer, and a young witch on his hands, Conan is tasked not only with saving a beautiful princess–but saving his entire world from the evil god Nergal. This issue also ties into events seen in Conan: The Frazetta Cover Series issue #4! Collects Dark Horse’s Conan #49 and #50! 72 pages, $5.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

DOCTOR SOLAR, MAN OF THE ATOM #4

Written by Jim Shooter, art by Roger Robinson, cover by Michael Komarck. Surya the Sun God, Moloch the Devourer, and hordes of monsters made of living stone assail Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom, pressing him to the limit. Help comes from an unlikely source as Solar’s former foe Leviathan pits his awesome strength against the terrifying forces massed against “Red Suit,” but even Leviathan’s might can only delay defeat and death. But the key to the Man of the Atom’s power is his indomitable will, and, his spirits buoyed by beautiful Dr. Gail Sanders, the woman he is falling for faster than the speed of light, Solar will need every quantum of his power and purpose to rally and administer the greatest atomic ass-kicking of all time! 40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 17.

FEAR AGENT #32

Written by Rick Remender, penciled by Mike Hawthorne and Tony Moore, inked by John Lucas. “Out of Step,” part 5 of 5. The End! 32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 24.

GANTZ VOLUME 15

Written and art by Hiroya Oku. Gantz is getting absolutely intense! Our protagonist, the eternally awkward otaku boy named Kei, has hunted a bevy of odd and dangerous aliens living in Japan. The Onion Alien was strange enough, but then there were the dinosaur aliens and eventually some vampires who might not be aliens at all. Gantz moves along at a furious pace, drowning readers in blood and violence, but then holds back for a few tender (and sometimes excessively sexy) moments here and there. It’s a crazy ride so far, a guilty pleasure for many readers. See whom Kei is told to hunt next! It will certainly be a surprise. 224 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on Jan. 5.

GHOST TALKER’S DAYDREAM VOLUME 5

Written by Saki Okuse, art by Sankichi Meguro. Saiki Misaki, our albino dominatrix necromancer hero, can’t seem to get away from dead people. Even while on vacation! Far from home, resting at a spa resort, Misaki still seems to be a magnet for tragic stories and creepy scenes. And sometimes the creepy stuff just comes looking for her. In volume five of Ghost Talker’s Daydream, Misaki’s partner from back home is racing to find her with a few colorful characters in tow, namely the young stalker who’s obsessed with Misaki, and a young girl who is also a budding necromancer. The result is a long trip to the world of the dead. 240 pages, black and white, $10.99, in stores on Jan. 12.

HEART TRANSPLANT  (GN)

Written by Andrew Vachss and Zak Mucha, art by Frank Caruso. For more than three decades, best-selling author Andrew Vachss has battled the lowest bullies: child abusers. In his law practice, he’s represented children and youth exclusively. As art director for King Features for two decades, Frank Caruso has developed a style that speaks to all ages, for all ages. The two are now joining forces to attack school bullying. Universally decried, bemoaned, and condemned. And on the rise. Heart Transplant is aimed at radically changing the way we deal with this most critical issue. The anchoring essay–by clinical social worker Zak Mucha–explains in detail what the reader has experienced . . . and why that experience could change our world. 100 pages, $24.99, in stores on Oct. 13 (Limited edition, $99.99, in stores on Oct. 13).

HELLBOY: DOUBLE FEATURE OF EVIL  (one-shot) 

Written by Mike Mignola, art by Richard Corben, colored by Dave Stewart, covers by Mignola and Corben. A bloodcurdling double-feature comic with Hellboy entering two very different, but very deadly, houses–a carnivorous home and a pagan temple, both hungry for human sacrifices. 32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 17.

JOHN CARTER OF MARS: WEIRD WORLDS    (TPB)

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Howard Chaykin, Murphy Anderson, Gray Morrow and Sal Amendola, cover by Joe Orlando. Since his serialized debut in All-Story magazine in 1912, the spacefaring adventurer John Carter of Mars has become one of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ most beloved characters. The star of decades worth of novels and comic books, he’s soon to be immortalized on the silver screen as well, in the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures major film release John Carter of Mars! In this volume, John Carter, an ex-soldier turned prospector, is transported to Mars–”Barsoom,” as it is known to its natives–under mysterious circumstances, and becomes a champion dedicated to protecting his new home and newly found love, the princess Dejah Thoris, from warring alien civilizations and a host of deadly Barsoomian beasts! Collecting stories originally published in Tarzan #207#209 and Weird Worlds #1#7. 112 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 12.

KULL: THE HATE WITCH #1 (L.S. OF 4)

Written by David Lapham, penciled by Gabriel Guzman, colored by Dan Jackson, covers by Tom Flemming and Fabio Cobiaco. The stoic Kull presides over a kingdom on the edge of revolution. Enter the Hate Witch — an ancient enemy eager to use Kull to destroy the great city of Valusia and with it, the whole of humanity. A string of murderers and noblemen looking to overthrow the king forces Kull to return to the land of his exile — Atlantis. An epic tale that tests King Kull’s mettle as ruler of all Valusia, and reintroduces readers to Brule, Tu, and Queen Igraine. 32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 24.

MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH VOLUME 2

Written and art by CLAMP. Umi, Hikaru, and Fuu have returned to Earth from Cephiro, but all three know they have been forever changed by their adventures there. Haunted by the decisions they made and the unresolved war between Zagato and Emeraude, the Magic Knights journey to Cephiro once more, this time with a sense of duty. But who was it that had the strength of heart to summon them again, if it was not the Princess Emeraude? Is it the person who, as Clef says, could replace her as the Pillar of Cephiro? 640 pages, black and white, $19.99, in stores on Jan. 19.

METALOCALYPSE/DETHKLOK #2

Written by Brendon Small, Jon Schnepp and Jeremy Barlow, penciled by Lucas Marangon, inked by Eduardo Francisco, cover by Eric Powell. An especially brutal Dethklok gig has resulted in the destruction of Helsinki, in no small part due to a gargantuan troll accidentally awakened from the depths of Lake Bodom. Now Dethklok have returned to the scene, seeking to make amends, not knowing that there are worse things waiting for them in the blackness of the lake. Meddling with the supernatural can only lead to one thing . . . new pets for the band? 40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 17.

MICHAEL MOORCOCK’S ELRIC OF MELNIBONE VOLUME 1 (TPB)

Written by Roy Thomas and Neil Gaiman, art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. Michael Moorcock’s brooding albino, Elric of the Emerald Isle, represents a landmark of sword-and-sorcery fantasy to millions of readers worldwide. Heir to a legacy of tens of thousands of years, Elric sees the power of his decadent empire waning as the Young Kingdoms of humankind begin to stir. The 428th sorcerer-emperor to hold the ruby throne, he is unusually introspective and weak for his race–a combination that proves too tempting for his scheming cousin, Yyrkoon! As Elric is forced to call upon Arioch, Lord of Chaos and Duke of Hell, to rescue his beloved Cymoril from Yyrkoon’s clutches, so too will fate lead him to Stormbringer–a bloodthirsty magic sword with a mind of its own–and a dimensions-spanning encounter with the Four Who Are One. 400 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 26.

NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: CAMPUS APOCALYPSE VOLUME 2

Written and art by Ming Ming. Now that he’s received his Eva, Shinji Ikari commits himself to doing battle with the Angels terrorizing the NERV Foundation Academy. However, when he finds out what’s going on between Kaworu and Rei, Shinji begins to feel nagging doubts about truths, facts, relationships . . . even his own existence! Is he a burden to his teachers, friends, and family, or does he have a greater destiny? The second installment of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse presents Shinji with his toughest challenge yet! 160 pages, black and white, $10.99, in stores on Dec. 29.

THE OCCULT FILES OF DOCTOR SPEKTOR ARCHIVES VOLUME 2

Written by Donald Glut, art by Jesse Santos. The inquisitive and adventurous Dr. Adam Spektor is an occult detective, myth researcher, and demon hunter who travels the world over to investigate the strange and the supernatural, aided by his assistant, Lakota Rainflower. Cocreated by writer Donald Glut in 1972–who also provides this volume’s insightful introduction–the character came into his own when artist Jesse Santos was assigned to Spektor’s ongoing comic-book series. In Doctor Spektor Archives Volume 2, you’ll discover the thrilling chronicles of a strange protector–a character who often breaks the fabled “fourth wall” to address readers directly while narrating disturbing tale after tale from his vast files. As a bonus treat for Spektor spawns and disciples. The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor (1960s comic-book series) #8-#12 plus, Spektor appearances from Spine-Tingling Tales #4, Mystery Comics Digest #10, #11, and #21, and Golden Comics Digest #25, #26, and #33. 192 pages, $49.99, in stores on Jan. 19.

SINFEST: VIVA LA RESISTANCE (TPB)

Written and art by Tatsuya Ishida. Sinfest is back, and better than ever! Viva la Resistance features over a year and a half of never-before-collected strips from the webcomic phenomenon that’s “head-and-shoulders above the rest [. . . and] superior to most print comic strips, too” (R. C. Harvey). What other series has had the chutzpah to make characters out of God, the Devil, Jesus, Buddha, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, and corrupt Wall Street CEOs? As the Onion’s AV Club remarked, Tatsuya Ishida’s Sinfest is “irreverent and playful . . . [crossing] lines that few cartoonists would dare toe.” 208 pages, black and white, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 5.

STAR WARS: BLOOD TIES — JANGO AND BOBA FETT #4

Written by Tom Taylor, art and cover by Chris Scalf. Boba Fett is on a mission to uphold his father’s honor. But when a bounty is paid, and the crime lord who issued it still refuses to call off his vendetta, Boba Fett’s own sense of honor is offended. Forget about bounties; now there’s hell to pay! Boba Fett takes on a crime lord. Check. And the crime lord’s army of minions. Check. And a giant, rampaging rancor. Check and double-check! 40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 24.

STAR WARS: DARK TIMES VOLUME 4 — BLUE HARVEST

Written by Mick Harrison, penciled by Douglas Wheatley, coloed by Dave McCaig, Chris Chuckry and Dan Jackson, cover by Wheatley. Three months after the events in Revenge of the Sith . . . In a time when all Jedi are fugitives, surviving Jedi Dass Jennir is trying to live as an outlaw without actually becoming one. Accepting a job from a mysterious beauty, Jennir sets out to rid her town of a gang of slave runners. But when he finds that his employer hasn’t been completely honest with him, he begins to doubt the course she’s set him on. Outlaw or not, there’s one thing he knows for certain: he has vowed to save this town–and a Jedi never gives up! Meanwhile, Darth Vader makes a discovery that has him questioning his own future and the plans of Emperor Palpatine. There are many questions and few answers in these dark times! Explore the uncharted Star Wars era between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope! Collects Star Wars: Dark Times #13#17, and the prologue from Dark Times #0. 136 pages, $17.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

STAR WARS: KNIGHT ERRANT — AFLAME #2

Written by John Jackson Miller, art by Federico Dallocchio, colored by Michael Atiyeh, cover by Joe Quinones. Jedi Knight Kerra Holt thought she was prepared for anything that could happen on the volunteer mission that took her deep into Sith space. But now, trapped behind enemy lines, Kerra looks toward a life without the support of the Republic . . . and if her headstrong ways continue to lead her actions, she may end up without any support at all! 40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.

STAR WARS: LEGACY VOLUME 10 — EXTREMES

Written by John Ostrander, penciled by Jan Duursema, inked by Dan Parsons, colored by Brad Anderson, cover by Sean Cooke. One hundred thirty-three years after Luke Skywalker made his final stand against the Emperor and Darth Vader, the Galactic Alliance, Emperor-in-exile Roan Fel’s forces, and the reunited Jedi Order are finally ready to take on the Sith Empire. Everyone is out of hiding, and the battle lines have been drawn! Cade Skywalker is back in action, as well–leading a personal vendetta against the Sith, and brought to the brink of having to accept his family legacy or deny it once and for all! Collects Star Wars: Legacy #47#50. 104 pages, $15.99.

STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC #5

Written by Alexander Freed, penciled by Dave Ross, inked by Mark McKenna, colored by Michael Atiyeh, cover by Benjamin Carre. “Blood of the Empire,” part 2 of 3. The hunt for the emperor’s apprentice continues in this tale of Sith vs. Sith! Proving his worth to the Dark Council by capturing Exal Kressh may be the end of young Sith Teneb Kel; and a brief encounter with his skilled prey brings some questions to the surface . . . Why would a loyal apprentice betray her emperor and the entire Sith Empire? 40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.

THE TERMINATOR: 1984 #3

Written by Zack Whedon, art by Andy MacDonald, colored by Dan Jackson, cover by Massimo Carnevale. The future of humanity seems more uncertain than ever as Kyle and Ben are forced to battle an entirely new Terminator threat alongside a very pregnant Sarah Connor! It’s the blowout conclusion to Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald’s inspired reimagining of the original Terminator saga! 40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 24.

TUROK, SON OF STONE #2

Written by Jim Shooter, art by Eduardo Francisco, cover by Raymond Swanland. Swept through a cataclysmic rift in space-time to a timeless land where dinosaurs rampage and wonders abound, Native Americans Turok and young Andar struggle to survive. The invincible wizard-warrior Thunder-Hand leads the army of the Aztec god-king Maxtla against the proud, fierce Panther Warriors, mowing them down like wheat before the scythe. Maxtla’s bloodthirsty warriors overrun the tree fortress of the Panther People, where Turok and Andar have been taken. The invaders seize Andar, and Thunder-Hand has his sights on the alluring Aasta, goddess of the Panther People. Standing in Thunder-Hand’s way is Turok, Aasta’s champion, protector . . . and lover? 40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 24.

USAGI YOJIMBO #132 AND #133

Written and art by Stan Sakai. These issues form both halves of “Taiko,” a special double-issue story line. A group of drought-stricken farmers commission an enormous taiko drum to show their devotion to the gods, and pray for rain. But the bloodthirsty Red Scorpion Gang threatens to destroy the drum unless the farmers pay up, so the farmers must turn to rabbit ronin Usagi to protect the drum, lest they face starvation from drought! When the Red Scorpion Gang burns down the farmers’ temple and the drum is in jeopardy, Usagi must figure out how to rescue it and fight the Red Scorpions at the same time, or all is lost! 24 pages, black and white, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 24.

Ενημερώνουμε επίσης τους συνδρομητές στο Dark Wolverine (τελειώνει στο τεύχος #90) ότι θα συνεχίσουν αυτόματα τη συνδρομή με τη νέα σειρά Daken: Dark Wolverine που ξεκινά το Σεπτέμβρη από το #1. Εάν θέλετε διακοπή του τίτλου παρακαλώ ενημερώστε μας πριν τις 20 του Ιούλη.

Ακολουθούν τα Solicitations των τίτλων μαζί με τα εξώφυλλα τους.

WOLVERINE #1 (monthly)

Written by JASON AARON, penciled byRENATO GUEDES, cover by JAE LEE Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover by PAUL SMITH Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE Blank Variant Cover also available! n all-new ongoing Wolverine series as Wolverine goes to hell… literally! Someone’s out to destroy Wolverine — permanently — and they may have succeeded. But if Wolverine’s soul is in hell, how is his body terrorizing those closest to him? 40 pages, $3.99.

DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #1 (monthly)

Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU Art & Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO For decades, Daken, the son of Wolverine, remained hidden in the shadows of the Marvel Universe, methodically plotting how he would one day dominate the world around him. And now, with his father’s soul hanging in the balance, that day has come. This is the beginning. 40 pages, $3.99.