EMBRACE CHANGE! With these words, the Skrulls have made their intentions clearbut not everyone thinks they sound all that bad. Which heroes and icons are hell-bent on defending the Earth from the invasion, and who thinks a new era has dawned for mankind? The final double-page spread of this issue will send chills down your spine, and that is a promise!! The blockbuster event of the year heads towards its shattering conclusion by Bendis and Yu. Available with a Yu variant cover which is only available as part of a set of 26 (25 regular covers 1 variant) and a Yu sketch cover which is only available as part of a set of 76 (75 regular covers 1 variant) [Written by Brian Michael Bendis / Penciled by Leinil Francis Yu / Cover by Gabriele Dell’Otto Varian]
It's one month after the Anti-Life Equation was released worldwide. Millions now toil as slaves of Darkseid, while the Justifier shock troops of Apokolips lay waste to the planet Earth and hunt down its protectors. The remaining free humans and superheroes are stationed around the world, besieged within the walls of ten very familiar 'Watchtowers', as they fight a desperate, losing battle against the triumphant forces of evil. While Green Arrow and Black Canary attempt to deliver the secret of humanity's last hope across America's blasted wastelands, the Outsiders brave the horrors of the Bludhaven bunker in search of Batman. The ultimate battle is coming...but which heroes will become villain - and vice versa ? And what part do the Secret Society have to play in the dawning of this new Age of Evil? Darkness is falling and death rules the day. Is this truly the end of the Age of Super Heroes? Don't miss FINAL CRISIS #4: "How to Murder the Earth!" Available with two covers by J.G. Jones which will be sent randomly unless ordered as a set. [Written by Grant Morrison / Art by J.G. Jones and Carlos Pacheco / Covers by J.G. Jones]
Vixen and Animal Man journey into the sacred Tantu Totem to solve the mystery of their altered powers. But Anansi, the African spider god responsible for these changes, has only begun reshaping the powers and histories of the Justice League, as eight-year-old Bruce Wayne shoots the burglar who killed his parents, Wonder Woman retires from the JLA after the tragic death of her husband, Superman, and The Green Lantern Corps quarantines Earth after one of their number destroys an American city. With the team's history changing before Vixen's eyes, is the JLA we now know gone forever? [Written by Dwayne McDuffie / Art by Ed Benes / Cover by Ed Benes]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN If the Skrulls have infiltrated us for years preparing for the INVASION, then what happened to them during the legendary HOUSE OF M event? Find out here in another huge chapter in the Secret Invasion story packed with shocking reveals. By Secret Invasion's Brian Michael Bendis and superstar artist Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) [Written by Brian Michael Bendis / Penciled by Jim Cheung / Cover by Aleksi Briclot]
"One World, Under Gog" continues! The Justice Society begins to dissolve as Gog vows to bring peace to Earth...in a way that frightens some and thrills others. But with Hawkman around, it's not going to be a simple debate. Plus, Starman reveals his concerns about the team's future to Mr. Terrific while Power Girl struggles to come to terms with her greatest desire! Available with an Eaglesham variant cover which is only available in a set of 11 (10 regular covers 1 variant) [Written by Geoff Johns & Alex Ross / Pencil Art and Variant Cover by Dale Eaglesham / Cover by Alex]
The conclusion to "Secret Origin"! The prelude to the Blackest Night begins as the climax of the story of Hal Jordan's first adventure comes to a close!Hal and Sinestro are confronted by the Guardians over their greatest fears.Plus, Sinestro uncovers a new prophecy all his own as the stage is set for next month's "Rage of the Red Lanterns"! [Written by Geoff Johns / Art by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert / Cover by Ivan Reis]
GHOST BOX, PART 3 Big action. Big Science. And a big mystery to solve! The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi take the X-Men to the Second Stage! Messiah CompleX pulled the X-Men team together, Divided We Stand tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business -- with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mission that will take them into mind-bending and previously uncharted territory -- one that will test them -- and their leader Cyclops -- to their very core. You won't believe your eyes. [Written by Warren Ellis / Pencils & Cover by Simone Bianchi]
The final chapter of the epic Death of Captain America saga is here! The New Captain America, the Falcon, the Black Widow, Sharon Carter - all in a final showdown with the Red Skull and his minions for the future of America! [Written by Ed Brubaker / Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN INTRODUCING NICK FURY'S SECRET WARRIORS! Do you have what it takes to be trained by the greatest agent in the world? Well, do you? Well, you probably don't, but thankfully he has gathered new heroes who just might! By Secret Invasion's Brian Bendis and Mighty Avengers new artist Khoi Pham! [Written by Brian Michael Bendis / Penciled by Khoi Pham / Cover by Marko Djurdjevic]
The hunters become the hunted as the X-Men let the Hellfire Cult know they won't be going down without a fight. Beast brings a special guest star to visit the Cult's latest victim. Cyclops and Karma chalk up a victim of their own. Nightcrawler's extracurricular activities are brought to light. And learn, for the first time, what Wolverine listens to while fixing his car. All this and the team leaps into battle against the Cult in a full-frontal assault...the prize, San Francisco! [Written by Matt Fraction & Ed Brubaker / Pencils & Cover by Greg Land]