A massive, 280-page volume brings readers back into the "Badger Hole" with Rin and Doa, as they make some shocking discoveries and finally find their missing companions! When Rin bumps into Toraemon, the unfortunate assistant to crazy Doc Burando and witness to his disgusting "immortality experiments," it seems that breaking Manji free will be a breeze. Not so. Getting Manji out of Edo's nightmarish underground cells and dank tunnel systems will be just as arduous as the ordeal of locating him was! More secrets about fan-favorite Döa's past are revealed, and we get a bittersweet glimpse at her early years traveling with her beloved Isaku. Several old teams are reunited, a mind-blowing battle quickly starts and races us through most of this astonishing volume, and an old villain finally sees some pointed retribution at the hands of one of his prisoners! Let the breakout battle in the "Demon Lair" begin! On sale Dec 10. [Hiroaki Samura]
This vein-chilling second volume showcases work by some of the best artists to ever work in the comics medium, including Alex Toth, Gray Morrow, Reed Crandall, John Severin, and others. Each archive volume of Creepy is packed with stories (usually up to eight short stories were featured in every issue!) running the gamut of gruesome subject matter, from reimagined horror classics such as The Cask of Amontillado, to spectacularly mind-twisting shorts such as The Thing in the Pit, or the macabre maritime yarn Drink Deep. This volume collects Creepy #6-10. On sale Dec 10. [Archie Goodwin, Larry Ivie, Gray Morrow, Reed Crandall, Alex Toth, Al Williamson, and Others]
What would you do if you were given a second chance on life from a catatonic man stuffed inside a computerized sphere? Well that's exactly what the survivors of the first round of Gantz's wicked game have to figure out. Kei, Masaru, and the buxom Kishimoto try to reinsert themselves into their old lives. However, before any of them begin to take comfort in this fact, they're all transported back to the inescapable condo where the whole mess started. Then a new group of civilians are added into the mix. In the disorientation of the new arrivals, Gantz spills the beans on their new alien extermination target. Now, the stage is set for the next round of Gantz's little contest, but how can you win a game if you are already dead? On sale Dec 24. Each volume comes shrink-wrappec and carries an 18 content advisory. [Hiroya Oku]
They're cute, they're clever and they're obsessive! Some of Harvey Comics' biggest stars were three "little" girls with large dreams, enormous hearts and king-size laughs: Little Audrey, Little Dot, and Little Lotta. Audrey was a Paramount Pictures animated cartoon movie star, who became a major comic-book headliner in 1948. Her comic-book stories were filled with ingenuity and her spunky, proto-feminist antics rivaled those of her cartoon progenitor, Little Lulu. The strangely obsessive Little Dot has become a cult figure through the years. Her love of dots and her unique coterie of eccentric uncles and aunts became the basis for some of the funniest stories in comic-book history. Last, but hardly least, is Little Lotta who defied the "big" girl stereotype with adventures showcasing an incredible strength that equaled her insatiable appetite. On sale Dec 17. [Various and Leslie Cabarga]
Make way for the Fat Fury! Legendary comics publisher ACG had a hit on their hands in the mid-1960s with the adventures of Herbie Popnecker, a plump lump of a kid who secretly possesses nearly unlimited super powers! Join Herbie as he takes on goofy cavemen, joins George Washington's army, gets the better of pop-culture figures like Gregory Peck and the Queen of England, and dons the unassuming costume of the Fat Fury for the very first time! Collects issues #6-14. On sale Dec 31. [Shane O’Shea and Ogden Whitney]
Vietnam, 1965: U.S. Army Private First Class Tom Cargill seemed like most soldiers to the men in his squad, but little did they know that he was in truth an immortal! More than two hundred years old, the son of the alchemist and sorcerer Cagliostro, Tom Cargill was the most powerful magician in the world. When Red Chinese soldiers threatened American lives in Vietnam, Cargill donned a mask and costume to battle evil as the supernatural superhero Magicman! Magicman Archives Volume One collects the long-unavailable complete run of the American Comics Group superhero in an affordable format. Cocreated by Golden Age legend Pete Costanza, longtime artist throughout the 1940s on Fawcett's Captain Marvel Adventures, Magicman was one of American Comics Group's premier superheroes. Includes covers by legendary Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger and an introduction by Scott Shaw. On sale Dec 17. [Richard E. Hughes, Pete Costanza, and Kurt Schaffenberger]
Ever since a cosmic phone call led to five literal young goddesses- Belldandy, Urd, Skuld, and, like occasional vowels, Peorth and Lind-coming to live in college student Keiichi's residence, his personal life has been turned upside-down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions! Peorth is called back to Heaven-which is probably just as well, considering the mischief she caused in getting Keiichi to express his true feelings to Bell-chan. But the gate to return her isn't opening-because it turns out that such gates aren't things, they're beings that seek information . . . and this one, in the form of a cute girl, is on strike-until she gathers certain earthly knowledge involving love and kisses! On sale Dec 31. [Kosuke Fujishima]
Our story opens on Gus, a man visiting England from the States. His grandfather's house is part of his inheritance, and he plans to sell it as soon as he can. Even though the locals think the house is haunted-something Gus immediately dismisses-a slick man named Mr. Snide promptly appears with his associates and makes an offer. But when Gus declines to sign over the house right then and there, Snide reveals that his arrangement with the mayor will seal the deal soon enough!??Left to explore the place, Gus experiences a series of very odd events. How did his folded clothes end up in knots? Who on earth would drill a hole in a coffee cup? Certainly not ghosts, but for a former fighter pilot's abandoned old home, it sure is clean . . .??When the house's tiny residents decide to take extreme measures, Gus will meet the gremlins up close and personal-just like his grandfather, who first discovered them sixty years ago! Collects the three-issue series, plus forty pages of the classic World War II era Gremlins material including their first appearance in print! On sale Dec 17. [Mike Richardson, Dean Yeagle, Fabio Laguna, and Dan Jackson]
A biological contagion that turns the living into cannibalistic mutants has been unleashed, and it's up to paranormal trucker Jim Kowalksi to stop it! Jim, along with his talking dog and G.P.S. crystal skull, lead this full-throttle adventure into overdrive. Our heroic trio must battle their way through monster insects, zombie truckers, a crazed country musician, and a doomsday cult led by the insane Reverend Baba-Yaga Boogity. On sale Dec 10. [Matt and Shawn Fillbach]
Danny Duncan's life is a mess. His job is mind-numbingly boring, his elderly father is slipping into senility, and since Danny got out of the Belle Foux treatment facility people have been saying he's crazy. On top of all that, odd things have started to happen around Danny. His emotions are affecting coworkers and customers in bizarre ways. But nothing could prepare him for the Scream-a horrible manifestation of his most powerful feelings. Follow Danny and the intrepid reporter Sian Ferguson as they attempt to uncover the disturbing reality behind Danny's newfound abilities, its connection to Belle Foux, and the dirty businessman who will protect his secret at all costs! Collects The Scream four-issue miniseries. On sale Dec 24. [Peter David, Bart Sears, Randy Elliott, and Dan Jackson]
In the latest galaxy-spanning Clone Wars adventure, Anakin Skywalker and his young Padawan Ahsoka Tano go undercover in the cutthroat world of podracing in hopes of crushing a diabolical Separatist spy ring. Watch out, Jedi-speed kills! Cover by Scott Hepburn. On sale Dec 31. [Henry Gilroy, The Fillbach Brothers, Ronda Pattison]
The future of Star Wars continues here! The Sith again control the galaxy, but the remains of the Galactic Alliance fight on to restore justice . . . Admiral Gar Stazi leads the Galactic Alliance in a risky heist against the Sith. If he succeeds, his army's resources will be greatly replenished-but at what price of punishment from the Sith Emperor and his minions? Three sides of this tale are told: that of the Galactic Alliance; that of the forces still loyal to the deposed Emperor Roan Fel; and that of the new Sith Order. Immeasurable and unforeseen repercussions will come to all! This newest volume of Star Wars: Legacy collects issues #20-22, and #27 of the ongoing series. On sale Dec 24. [John Ostrander, Omar Francia, Alan Robinson, and Brad Anderson]
Collecting THE ALL-NEW ATOM #17-18 and #20-25, this final volume in the series features a guest appearance by Wonder Woman! Plus, the Atom discovers a population of microscopic, matter-consuming creatures living in his blood that may hold the secrets to his powers!
[Written by Gail Simone and Rick Remender / Art by Mike Norton & Trevor Scott and Pat Olliffe & John]
The Joker spins five dastardly tales of evil starring Batman's rogues gallery in this volume collecting all five JOKER'S ASYLUM one-shots: JOKER, PENGUIN, TWO-FACE, SCARECROW and POISON IVY!
[Written by Jason Aaron, Joe Harris, David Hine and Others / Art by Jason Pearson, Andy Clarke, Juan]
Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
[Written by Ed Brubaker / Art by Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd and Steve Bird / Cover by D]
Now available in trade paperback, this volume collects the first arc of the new series from writer Mark Waid and artist George Pérez. The Book of Destiny calls out to several heroes across time and space in the DCU for an adventure starring Batman, Hal Jordan, Lobo, Supergirl and many more!
[Written by Mark Waid / Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek / Cover by George Pérez]
Originally published in 1971, this story turned Superman's status quo on its head by featuring a story in which all Kryptonite was destroyed! But that leaves The Man of Steel anything but invulnerable as his powers slowly begin to fade and a doppleganger Superman arrives on the scene with strange powers of its own. The first in the new DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY line collecting memorable tales in their entirety, this volume contains SUPERMAN #233-238 and #240-242 and contains a momentous story for the Man of Tomorrow that you won't want to miss!
[Written by Dennis O’Neil / Art by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson / Cover by Neal Adams, Curt Swan & Mur]
The Joker's lovable partner in crime takes the spotlight in this new paperback edition collecting HARLEY QUINN #1-7. Don't miss these beautifully illustrated tales of lunacy!
[Written by Karl Kesel / Art and Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson]
Features issues #6-10 of the acclaimed series spinning out of the events of 52! Spotlighting the metahuman team Lex Luthor created, this trade paperback includes guest appearances by Superman and Batman as Infinity Inc. get team costumes and face a crazed killer!
[Written by Peter Milligan / Art by Pete Woods, Matt Camp and Max Fiumara / Cover by Pete Woods]
The Justice League face off with the Suicide Squad when a cabal of Super-Villains turn themselves over to the Super Heroes for protection - much to the chagrin of Amanda Waller and her super-team. Tying directly into SALVATION RUN, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17-21 and also features a team-up between Wonder Woman and The Flash drawn by THE FLASH: REBIRTH artist Ethan Van Sciver!
[Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Alan Burnett / Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope, Jonboy Meyers & Serge L]
Bursting out of the 1980s comes this tale starring the far future's greatest heroes! In this volume, you'll find LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7-13 as the team discovers a factory hidden between dimensions creating a Sun-Eater. Plus, it's team leader election time!
[Written by Paul Levitz / Art by Steve Lightle, Ernie Colon, Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt and Others]
Enjoy over 500 pages of adventure with this collection featuring THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #109-134 as Batman teams with dozens of DC favorites including The Demon, Mister Miracle, Aquaman, The Flash and many more!
[Written by Bob Haney / Art and Cover by Jim Aparo]
Blast into the mind-bending science fiction of the mid-'50s with this collection spotlighting STRANGE ADVENTURES #54-73 as humanity faces a bevy of menaces!
[Written by John Broome, Otto Binder, Joe Kubert, Bill Finger and Others / Art by Carmine Infantino,]
Follow Superman's greatest time travel adventures as he experiences eras he never thought possible! This time warping collection features stories originally published from the '40s through the '80s including the classic tale "Superman Under the Red Sun" among many, many others!
[Written by Jerry Siegel, Elliot S. Maggin, Cary Bates and Others / Art by Curt Swan, Al Plastino, Ke]
The collection of award-winning artist Tim Sale's various Batman stories is now presented in trade paperback! Collecting tales from SHOWCASE '94 #3-4, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #32-34, SHADOW OF THE BAT #7-9, SOLO #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE.
[Written by James Robinson, Darwyn Cooke, Kelley Puckett and Alan Grant / Art by Tim Sale & Jimmy Pal]
Raven wrestles the horrors of high school in this volume collecting DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #1-5. As the Teen Titans' resident empath faces the ridicule of public school, someone starts killing students and it all ties into the reappearance of the Psycho Pirate's Medusa Mask!
[Written by Marv Wolfman / Art and Cover by Damion Scott & Robert Campanella]
The former teen heroes known as the Teen Titans are all grown up and under siege in this hardcover collecting TITANS #1-6 as well as the hard-to-find one-shot TEEN TITANS EAST SPECIAL #1!
[Written by Judd Winick / Art by Ian Churchill, Joe Benitez / Cover by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas]
CMX. Is it a dream? Is it an imaginary story? When Action Mask - Shin's favorite Super Hero - gets defeated in battle, it's up to Shin to save Earth from an alien invasion. With the fate of the world in Shin's hands, we're all in serious trouble! Then, with interplanetary affairs resolved, Shin's ready to disrupt international relations as he ventures out on his first vacation overseas.
[Written and Illustrated by Yoshito Usui]
CMX. Never before tested in battle, without the services of his trusted mentor and bodyguard, Asta must stand against an invading army, the King of the Dragon Tamers, and one more unknown foe - someone even the mighty King fears - before he can finally claim his heritage. Learn the final fate of all the members of the quest in this dramatic series conclusion.
[Written and Illustrated by Kyoko Shitou]
CMX. Teruto's cunning plan to drive a wedge between his sibling, Benjamin, and her true love, Art, continues! Teruto uses his psychic powers to make Art think Benjamin is behind recent world catastrophes. Will Teruto's plans for a Russian nuclear power plant begin the Earth's ruin as predicted by the mer-people?!
[Written and Illustrated by Reiko Shimizu]
CMX. A mysterious sword dancer, who might reveal what happened to Lucien during his five-year absence, entertains Shakuya and her two fiancés at an oasis. The dancer may also have some important connection to Shakuya's father, who was sent into exile years ago. Then tragedy strikes when Kuwan - while trying to defend the Princess from a band of rogues - is dealt a seemingly fatal blow!
[Written and Illustrated by Nari Kusakawa]
CMX. A ride on the ferris wheel sets things in motion, and if one kiss between Suzuna and Eichi was such a big deal, how will they handle a second - and maybe a third? Then, Eichi plans to recommend Suzuna for a job at the toy store, but Yuki swoops in and claims the position first. But the two rivals must join forces when Eichi comes down with a bad cold, requiring some nursing from both of them!
[Written and Illustrated by Yuki Nakaji]
Jack hits the road in seach of a lost city of gold in this new collection featuring issues #17-21. Aided by his sidekicks Paul Bunyan, Humpty Dumpty, Gary the pathetic fallacy and the mysterious Hillary Page, Jack's in for the adventure of a lifetime!
[Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham / Art by Tony Akins, Russ Braun and Others / Cover by B]
The acclaimed urban noir graphic novel from David Lapham (YOUNG LIARS, Stray Bullets) is now available in paperback. What starts as a childish bid for her father's affections turns into nail-biting suspense when a young girl named Mia falls into a world of crime, lies and gritty realism!
[Written by David Lapham / Art and Cover by David Lapham]
Writer Si Spencer (Torchwood) presents the paranormal byways of London in this final volume containing issues #6-12 of the horror-noir series. When ritual killings invade England, it's up to supernatural sleuths to crack the mystery!
[Written by Si Spencer / Art by Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart and Ryan Kelly / Cover by Sean Phillips]
From the creator of Stray Bullets comes this rip-roaring, hardcore urban adventure comic! When young Sadie gets a bullet lodged in her brain, it sets her group of friends on an insane ride where nothing is what it seems! Featuring an introduction by rockstar and Eisner Award-winner Gerard Way!
Has Midnighter met his match? As the Authority's deadliest killing machine, the leather-clad "hero" can take a massive amount of pain. But when Midnighter runs into a new player named Assassin8, the tables are turned and suddenly it's Midnighter who may be down for the count!
[Written by Keith Giffen / Art by Lee Garbett & Rick Burchett / Cover by Lee Garbett]
What happens when the new weapons of mass destruction wield super-powers? That's the question posed in this gritty tale as a long-forgotten weapon from the Cold War resurfaces with destruction on its mind. This volume collects the disturbing finale to the engrossing series!
[Written by Peter Milligan / Art and Cover by C.P. Smith]
This deluxe hardcover collects ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 3: TORN and ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 4: UNSTOPPABLE by the chart-topping super-team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday, plus extras. In TORN, things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre! Emma Frost's erratic behavior has the X-Men spinning in a non-stop downward spiral. Will an unlikely union be the final straw? After secretly lying in wait for months, the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus: The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed! Who is it, and what will be their fate? And in UNSTOPPABLE, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are unstoppable! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN #13-24 and GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN #1.
[Written by Joss Whedon / Penciled by John Cassadaycovers by John Cassaday]
THE SAGA OF THE NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA CONTINUES! He's doing his best to carry on the legacy of Steve Rogers, but things go from bad to worse for Bucky Barnes when the Red Skull makes an unexpected move for the very soul of America! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #37-42.
[Written by Ed Brubaker / Penciled by Steve Epting & Butch Guice / Cover by Steve Epting]
MARK MILLAR! BRYAN HITCH! Need we say more? All right, we will! Who is Mrs. Fantastic? And how will her return into Reed's life rock comicdom's First Family? Also, get ready to meet the Invisible Woman's brand-NEW super-team! These stories will make FANTASTIC FOUR "The World's ULTIMATEST Comic Magazine!" Promise! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #554-561.
[Written by Mark Millar / Penciled by Bryan Hitchcovers by Bryan Hitch]
Tony Stark - Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. - faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite...except younger, faster, smarter...and immeasurably evil. Rising-star writer Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN) join forces to repulsor-ray your comic books to a cinder! Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1-6.
[Written by Matt Fraction / Penciled by Salvador Larroca / Cover by Joe Quesada]
The Armored Avenger powers through more exciting, all-ages adventures! Featuring Hulk, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Jolt, Plantman and Backlash! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #13, IRON MAN: GOLDEN AVENGER #1, MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN& HULK - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2007 EDITION, MARVELADVENTURES IRON MAN & HULK & SPIDER-MAN - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2008 EDITION.
[Written by Fred Van Lente,Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin &Margot Blankier / Penciled by Scott Koblish,Alvin]
The Avengers are trapped in the Savage Land, battling friend and foe. And Spider-Man heads to the one person in the entire place he knows he can trust: Ka-Zar! But is it really him? This important chapter rewinds the events of the very first New Avengers story and shows how it connects to the Invasion. Plus: the break up of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage; a major development in the life of Echo; and the story of how the Skrull empire was able to infiltrate the Marvel Universe, and who instigated the invasion and why. Collecting NEW AVENGERS #38-42.
[Written by Brian Michael Bendis / Penciled by Michael Gaydos, David Mack,Jim Cheung & Billy Tan / Co]
For millions of years, mankind's place on Earth was unchallenged - until five young people paved the way for a new kind of human! While students at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman taught the world what it meant to be X-Men. These are the hidden stories of the team that laid the foundation of a mutant dynasty! In this volume, the fledgling X-Men encounter shape-shifting Skrulls from outer space; the swamp-dwelling creature called the Man-Thing; Magneto's daugher, the Scarlet Witch; super-spy the Black Widow; and more! Collecting X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #6-10.
[Written by Jeff Parker / Penciled by Roger Cruz, Julia Bax, Eric Nguyen & Clayton Henry / Cover by E]
No more X-Men. In the wake of Messiah CompleX, mutantkind lies in ruin. Gravely injured, Professor X appears sidelined. Will he abandon his dream for peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants? With the future of mutantkind in flux, how far will he go to reclaim his place among his people? And what will happen to those who get in his way? Fresh off a groundbreaking run on Messiah CompleX, writer Mike Carey and artist Scot Eaton - with help from John Romita Jr., Billy Tan, Greg Land, Brandon Peterson and Mike Deodato - take on mutantkind's most iconic figures, as well as some of the most important moments in X-Men history. Collecting X-MEN: LEGACY #208-212.
[Written by Mike Carey / Penciled by Scot Eaton,Greg Land, Brandon Petereson, Mike Deodato, John Romi]
Xavier traces his history and the history of the X-Men to the core. What he finds will shock you. And what do Rogue, Gambit and Sebastian Shaw have to do with it? Then, Sinister's machinations finally come to a head, after decades of preparations. Can Xavier discover the secrets to the plot against his mind before he loses his sanity? Or will he become another in a long line of victims? Either way, he just may learn things about his past he'll come to regret. Guest starring Sebastian Shaw and the deadliest gator in the swamp, Gambit! Collecting X-MEN: LEGACY #213-216, plus two special bonus stories: the rare X-MEN: THE UNLIKELY SAGA OF XAVIER, MAGNETO AND STAN one-shot, written by Stan "The Man" Lee himself; and the X-MEN: ODD MEN OUT one-shot, featuring artwork by the late, legendary Dave Cockrum.
[Written by Mike Carey / Penciled by Scot Eaton / Cover by Ken Lashley]
