From the company that brought you smash indie hits Grimm Fairy Tales and Return To Wonderland comes an exciting new series you absolutely cannot miss. The awe-inspiring tales from 1001 Arabian Nights have entertained and enchanted audiences for hundreds of years. Now Zenescope brings you a bold reinterpretation of a classic. Samelia has been left behind with the Witch Queen Alorana while Sinbad and the rest of his crew journeys to Ka'tan in search of half of the magical Sunfury Amulet. But unfortunately for Sinbad, the Queen failed to mention the terrifying dragon that awaits his arrival. [by Dan Wickline & Pant]
The fantastic tales of adventures from 1001 Arabian Nights have entertained and enchanted audiences for hundreds of years. Now Zenescope brings you a bold reinterpretation of these classic tales! Join Sinbad and his crew as they journey to a strange volcanic island in search of the first piece of the mysterious Jericho Visor. But the sexy and seductive witch Queen Alorana has other plans in mind for Sinbad and his crew! Collecting the first six issues of the hit independent series. [Dan Wickline, Pant & Tone Rodriguez]
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE #4 - A comic published by IDW Publishing in the vampires genre. [Dan Wickline (W) Tony Sandoval (A) Nat Jones, Sandoval (C)]
Crawling from the wreckage of 30 Days of Night: Dead Space is this latest continuation of the 30 Days saga. In Spreading The Disease, Agent Michael Henson has all the evidence he needs to prove to the world that vampires exist... until the government takes it all away. Now, urged on by a mysterious friend, Henson must follow a path of carnage and gore in hopes of finding the answer to why anyone would want to put a vampire into space, with his only lead being to follow the fangs.
[Dan Wickline (w), Alex Sanchez, Tony Sandoval (a); Sanchez (c)]
Alexandra Benno has a unique gift: she can instantly summon parallel-dimension versions of herself. But these duplicates are always super-idealized: smart, fast, tough, and often the most beautiful girls in their world, while Alex herself is a clumsy teen with the figure of a 12-year-old boy! Will Alex ever be able to step out from her own shadow? Find out in this heartwarming, action-packed series that takes readers on one girl's roller-coaster journey of wonder, awe, and self-discovery. [Author: Dan Jolley]
America has always been rife with mediums, but now it looks as if there's one who might be the real thing: Amy Titus, a spacey, New Age hippie chick in San Francisco. And S.K.A.R may have gotten to her first! If Amy can really do what she says, then national security could be irreparably compromised. Can Alex track down the suddenly-missing Amy Titus? And is Amy really talking to the parents who died and left Alex an orphan so long ago? . [Author: Dan Jolley]
Beginning a sweeping 4-part story arc that will change the history of the Atom! Ryan Choi makes the fateful decision to proactively seek his predecessor and learn where he went at the end of IDENTITY CRISIS! [Written by Gail Simone Art by Mike Norton & Dan Green Cover by Ladrönn]
The Search for Ray Palmer continues as the Atom finds himself with people who knew Palmer very well: the jungle-dwelling little people from SWORD OF THE ATOM! And they may be hiding the Atom's predecessor among their people.
[Written by Gail Simone: Art by Mike Norton & Dan Green: Cover by Ladrönn]
In this volume collecting issues #12-16 of the acclaimed series, the new Atom searches the multiverse for Ray Palmer, missing since the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! [Written by Gail Simone and Roger Stern / Art by Mike Norton, Dan Green and Trevor Scott / Cover by L]
Exploding from the pages of 52 and exploring the timeline of the DC Universe comes a new monthly book featuring the greatest super-hero history will never know: Booster Gold! Following the universe altering conclusion of 52, Booster Gold wants what's due to him - a spot on the Justice League of America! But the time stream's in trouble, and Booster Gold is in the center of it! Now he must make a choice: reclaim his former glory or do the right thing, forgoing the credit. ALL-NEW Booster Gold will take you through time and space, to the greatest moments of the DCU that have happened and will happen."52 Pick-Up" begins in this extra-sized issue #1! Someone is exploiting the ravaged time stream, hoping to eliminate the world's greatest heroes - and only Booster Gold can stop them. But, really - Booster Gold? Why him? What does Rip Hunter truly want? And what shocking figure is behind it all? And coming up in the months ahead in DC's time spanning monthly: the world's greatest Green Lantern - Sinestro, Jonah Hex, Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon, Flash and Kid Flash, and plenty more of DC's super stars from throughout its past and future! [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Booster Gold's bizarre timequest to prevent an evil force from unraveling the origins of the world's greatest heroes continues in Part 2 of "52 Pickup!" Journeying years back in the past, Booster is forced to team up with an egomaniac that rivals even himself - the world's greatest Green Lantern - Sinestro! Plus, what does Dan Garret have to do with any of this? Retailers please note: This issue features two covers that maybe be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jurgens & Rapmund), retailers have the option of ordering one Variant Edition (with a cover by Arthur Adams)
[Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund Variant Cover by Ar]
The world's greatest rock 'n roll adventure band makes their original graphic novel debut With girl-magnet Biff on guitar and vocals, tough guy Stevo on bass, and four-eyed genius Gabe on drums - not to mention their mythical Mexican wrestler genie, El Campeon - the Amazing Joy Buzzards hop from one fast-paced adventure to the next, living life to the fullest! As their world tour commences, their battle with the nefarious Spider Syndicate gets into full swing with the fate of the world in the balance! [story MARK ANDREW SMITH / Art & cover DAN HIPP]
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, for a glorious spectacle of graphic literature beyond your wildest imaginings, in which young Etienne discovers that replacing his uncle as the Amazing Remarkable Monsieur Leotard - world-renowned acrobat and head of a circus troupe - is every bit as difficult as it appears to be! Etienne is swept up in wonder and work even as he struggles to keep up his grandiose façade, while every day his chances for happiness slip further away. For Etienne, taking a stand for his own happiness is as daring as any trick the Amazing Remarkable Leotard could perform. Eddie Campbell and Dan Best bring to life the historical story of the daring young man on the flying trapeze in a tale filled with wonders and marvels. [Eddie Campbell & Dan Best]
This is it, Arachnophiles!!!! Prepare for what promises to be the most pulse-pounding piece of four color fiction to be delivered unto the Mighty Marvel Minions in decades! You asked for more Spidey! You demanded it! And, by Buckley, you're gonna get it! After the devastatingly heartwarming events of ONE MORE DAY, Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a BRAND NEW DAY! Starting with Amazing Spider-Man #546, you now have THREE times the action! THREE times the villains! THREE times the danger! Amazing Spider-Man - Now 3 times every month! Bank on it, buck-o! And if that weren't enough: ASM #546 goes double-sized to bring you back-up features that introduce you to the new players in the lives of Peter and his family! [Written by Dan Slott / Art & Cover by Steve McNiven]
In this premiere month, Spidey's new status quo gets a swift punch in the gut as Dan Slott (SHE-HULK; AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and super-star artist Steve McNiven (CIVIL WAR) hit the ground running with new villains, new friends, and some familiar faces that promise to make Peter's life messier than ever before. This is where it's all happening. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: Same Old Power. Same Old Responsibility. Brand New Day. [Written by Dan Slott / Art & Cover by Steve McNiven]
Dan Slott (SHE-HULK, AVENGERS:THE INITIATIVE) and Steve McNiven (CIVIL WAR) wrap up the first amazing month of Brand New Day with a deadly conflict and surprise revelation that promises to make Spider-Man's life much more difficult in the coming months. Listen up Spider-philes, three times a month won't be nearly enough for you! [Written by Dan Slott / Art & Cover by Steve McNiven]
Peter Parker: Paparazzi! Part 1 of 3 ""The Money Shot""The DB, New York's trashiest tabloid, has just hired the sleaziest, most muckraking, lowlife paparazzi of them all...PETER PARKER?! Say it ain't so, true believer! Also in this ish, J. Jonah Jameson finds inner peace and harmony...(Hey, it could happen! Maybe.) All this and the first ever livestreaming super-villain: Screwball! Dan Slott returns to Spidey, and he's bringing Marcos Martin (DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH) with him! [Written by DAN SLOTT / Penciled by MARCOS MARTIN / Cover by ED MCGUINNESS]
Peter Parker: Paparazzi! Part 2 of 3 ""Flat Out Crazy""Are Pete's paparazzi pics inspiring a super celebrity stalker? Is he responsible for all of her grisly acts? Even if he is, what can Spider-Man do about it? How can anyone stop the flatout freaky powers of Paper Doll? Also: Miss this issue, and you'll miss out on SOMETHING YOU'VE ALL BEEN ASKING FOR!!! Write it down, Spider-fans, ASM #560!!! [Written by DAN SLOTT / Pencils & cover by MARCOS MARTIN]
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. King Variant by TBA This is the big one! The results are in, the masks are off and Spider-Man might just go down forever! With the secret of Menace revealed and the identity of the Spider-Tracer killer brought to light, the world of Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, Lily Hollister, Carlie Cooper and Vin Gonzales will never be the same! Questions you've asked since Spider-Man first entered his Brand New Day will be answered. But who will be left standing to ck up the eces...and how does it involve Norman Osborn? This one's a can't miss, so be there for the conclusion of CHARACTER ASSASSINATION! By Marc Guggenheim and John Romita, Jr. 40 pages. Rated A. A variant King cover available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 King variant).
Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils & Cover by BARRY KITSON Wolverine Art Appreciation Variant by PAOLO RIVERA FACE FRONT Part 1 (of 2)-An adventure from Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four's past is about to have a profound effect on their future...That's if Spidey and the Torch can stop fighting long enough to notice! What's the cosmic-level rift that's dividing two of the Marvel U.'s best friends? Plus, a dark turn for Harry Osborn. A new role for Mr. Negative. And the start of a story that's going to effect almost every title at Marvel Comics! We kid you not!!! 32 pages. /Rated A .
Written by DAN SLOTT Pencils and Cover by BARRY KITSON FACE FRONT Part 2 (of 2)-The gloves are off! The MASK is off! And for Spidey and the Torch? It's on! One of the deepest friendships in the Marvel U. is about to take a sudden turn... Plus, life kicks into high gear for practically EVERY member of the supporting cast! Big changes, big surprises, and, like we promised: an event so HUGE, it's going to be felt in almost every Marvel title! This one's a gamechanger, Marvellites! Miss it and you"ll miss out! 32 pages. /Rated A .
Written by MARK WAID Penciled by MIKE MCKONE Cover by JOE QUESADA Wolverine Art Appreciation Variant by PAOLO RIVERA "24/7," Part One-In the aftermath of Spidey's Fantastic Four voyage, his whole world is turned upside down by the new rules of the world. The good news is that after all these years, Spider-Man finally gets the upper hand on J. Jonah Jameson--but it's gonna cost him, particularly with the all-new Vulture winging into town! Plus--Peter drops by Aunt May's house for the shock of his life! Set your faces to stun! 32 pages. /Rated A .
NEW WAYS TO DIE: THE FINAL CHAPTER. Some jobs a man just has to do with his own two hands! For the first time in a loooong time, it's the one, true GREEN GOBLIN versus the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! And whoever walks away from this one still has to face... HARRY OSBORN?! Just what is HARRY up to?! Plus: ANTI-VENOM goes toe-to-toe with a classic villain from Spidey's past! This one's got it all (including more pages!), Spider-Fans, and when it's over, your eyes are gonna need a vacation! Avaliable in a 50/50 Variant by KEVIN MAGUIRE and a Zombie Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. [Dan Slott & John Romita Jr.]
Look out, bud, he's got radioactive blood! And now Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has reached an amazing comic book milestone with Amazing Spider-Man #600!!! One of the biggest books of the year, with one of the best cover artists of all time! Celebrate 600 issues of web-slinging good times with this extremely limited collectible from Dynamic Forces and. Here comes the Spiiiider-Man, Yeah!
Mind on Fire Part 1 of 2 ""The Trouble with Harry"" (or ""Harry Osborn and the Chamber of Secrets"") It would sure help HARRY OSBORN if he could remember the completely logical, non-magical, and totally plausible way he came back from the dead. A skill like that could be useful, now that his ex-brother-in-law, THE MOLTEN MAN, is out to kill him! Set your spider-sense to tingling as some of the most requested secrets from the time between ONE MORE DAY and BRAND NEW DAY are revealed. All this, and series regular, LIZ ALLEN returns to the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but is she here to help her ex-husband, or to throw more fuel on the fire? And in answer to more requests than you would believe: Little Normie! A variant cover by TBA is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Dan Slott / Pencils by Mike McKone / Cover by Barry Kitson Villain Variant by Tba]
Discover the Angel Omnibus, which collects the IDW Angel series: Angel: The Curse, Angel: Old Friends, Angel: Spotlight, and Angel: Auld Lang Syne. This huge collection of comics includes work by New York Times best-selling writer Peter David, and features the most popular characters from the TV show, including Spike and Illyria.
[Peter David, Jay Faerber, Dan Jolley, Jeff Mariotte, Scott Tipton (W) Elena Cassagrande, Bob Gill,]
The Annihilation Wave has come! Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, has declared war! Hordes of loyal soldiers swarm from the center of the universe, and only a handful of heroes can resist destruction! As the Xandarian Nova Corps meets its doom, only Richard Rider - the man called Nova - survives. Now the sole custodian of the Worldmind, the Xandarian's database of knowledge and experience, can he rediscover himself in time to lead the war effort against the Annihilation Wave? Drax the Destroyer returns from exile on Earth to mentor Nova - but wait until you see his dangerous new persona! Guest-starring Quasar, Ronan the Accuser, the Super-Skrull and Thanos! Collecting DRAX THE DESTROYER #1-4, ANNIHILATION PROLOGUE and ANNIHILATION: NOVA #1-4. [Written by Keith Giffen, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning Penciled by Mitch Breitweiser, Scott Kolins, Ar]
The epic collection of the cosmic event begins here! Heroes will die. Villains and heroes will form allegiances. Empires will fall. A destructive force punctures through the edge of our universe and slaughters millions of worlds – including Xandar, home of the intergalactic peacekeeping force known as the Nova Corps. With the Nova Corps gone, who can possibly hold off the Annihilation Wave? To protect the legacy of the Xandarian culture, the lone surviving member of the Corps – Richard Rider of Earth – must escape from the burning ruins of the homeworld with the murdering hosts of the Annihilation Wave closing in. But can he trust himself to use his new power wisely, or will he lose control again and pose a threat to the cosmos greater than the invasion itself? And on the subject of trust, how far can he trust his new "friend"... Drax? Plus: Just how did Drax end up on Xandar, anyway? His story begins with the crash of an interstellar prison transport in an isolated Alaskan town. And when Paibok the Power Skrull, Lunatik, the Blood Brothers and Drax the Destroyer come calling, it's not a social call. You think you know Drax? Big, green and not all that bright – is that the Drax you're thinking about? Think again! Collecting DRAX THE DESTROYER #1-4, ANNIHILATION PROLOGUE and NOVA #1-4. [Written by Keith Giffen, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning; Penciled by Mitch Breitweiser, Scott Kolins,]
This is it, the beginning of the next Annihilation main event! In the PROLOGUE, the Phalanx launched a sneak attack on the Kree Empire, in NOVA, QUASAR, STAR-LORD and WRAITH, heroes separated by distance but united by willpower took their first steps to liberating a galaxy in peril. Now all the threads begin to weave together -- and if you thought the surprises were over, think again! What are the Phalanx really after? What new players will change the game? And what last-page reveal will leave your jaw hanging? Grab your weapon and join the fight for freedom with the powerhouse creative team of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and penciler Tom Raney (ULTIMATE X-MEN)! [Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING / Penciled by TOM RANEY / Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT]
The cosmic blockbuster thunders on - with our villains on the verge of victory! Ultron gets his hands on Star-Lord! Ronan makes a chilling revelation! Adam Warlock gets the shock he never expected! Writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning join forces with superstar artist Tom Raney to bring you the sci-fi event that Wizard calls ''Mystery, action and adventure on a galactic scale!" [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Tom Raney / Cover by Aleksi Briclot]
Can anyone stop Ultron? How did the evil android unite with the Phalanx? What are his secret plans? And have any of our desperate and divided heroes survived to fight back? It's not too late to join the acclaimed team of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (NOVA) and penciler Tom Raney (ULTIMATE X-MEN) for another chapter of what Wizard raves is "mystery, action and adventure on a galactic scale!" [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Tom Raney / Cover by Aleksi Briclot]
The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What is next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - QUASAR #1-4; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #1-4; and ANNIHILATION SAGA. [Written by Keith Giffen, Christos Gage, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Timothy Green, Mike]
"Mystery, action and adventure on a galactic scale!" - Wizard magazine When your land is occupied, you have two choices: assimilation...or resistance! The first salvo in the exciting sequel to Annihilation, this deluxe hardcover showcases many of Marvel's most fondly remembered cosmic characters, updating them for a new generation of sci-fi starved readers! Still recovering from the Annihilus War, the Kree homeworld of Hala is the centerpoint for a shocking sneak attack and instantaneous invasion that can only be overthrown by a small band of rag-tag warriors. Star-Lord, one of the'70s coolest cult heroes, returns in an adventure that balances equal doses of heavy action and hilarious humor, as he must lead his own version of the Dirty Dozen into battle behind enemy lines with a lineup that includes Mantis, Bug, Groot and Rocket Raccoon! Meanwhile, the new Quasar, the overwhelmed but determined daughter of the original Captain Marvel, seeks a mysterious "savior" - whose identity will have Marvel fans standing up and cheering through the turn of the last page! ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST BOOK 1 HC gathers the first chapters of the sci-fi war spectacle that Aint It Cool News says is "a worthy sequel and every bit the equal to the impressively cohesive and thoroughly entertaining crossover event from last year!" Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE, ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - QUASAR #1-4, ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STAR-LORD #1-4 and ANNIHILATION SAGA. Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT. [Written by Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Keith Giffen & Christos N. Gage / Penciled by Mike Perkins, Tim]
The next Annihilation epic continues with the newest addition to Marvel's galaxy of sci-fi stars and the last remaining Nova Corps centurian, as the action builds to the main event! Who is the haunted loner known as Wraith? What are his chilling powers, how did he get them, and what is the tragic quest that drives him? Meanwhile, Rich Rider stood toe to toe with Annihilus, but can the Human Rocket face a foe that has an entire galaxy on lockdown? What will happen when a man used to flying anywhere finds himself trapped with nowhere to run? And finally, in the wake of the Phalanx's sneak attack on the Kree Empire, heroes separated by distance but united by willpower have taken their first steps toward liberating a galaxy in peril. Now, all the threads begin to weave together -- and if you thought the surprises were over, think again! What are the Phalanx really after? What new players will change the game? Grab your weapon and join the fight for freedom with Wraith, Nova, Quasar, Star-Lord and more! Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - WRAITH #1-4, NOVA #4-7 and ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1-6. [Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH, DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING / Penciled by KYLE HOTZ, SEAN CHEN & TO]
The next Annihilation epic continues with the newest addition to Marvel's galaxy of sci-fi stars and the last remaining Nova Corps centurian, as the action builds to the main event! Who is the haunted loner known as Wraith? What are his chilling powers, how did he get them, and what is the tragic quest that drives him? Meanwhile, Rich Rider stood toe to toe with Annihilus, but can the Human Rocket face a foe that has an entire galaxy on lockdown? What will happen when a man used to flying anywhere finds himself trapped with nowhere to run? And finally, in the wake of the Phalanx's sneak attack on the Kree Empire, heroes separated by distance but united by willpower have taken their first steps toward liberating a galaxy in peril. Now, all the threads begin to weave together-and if you thought the surprises were over, think again! What are the Phalanx really after? What new players will change the game? Grab your weapon and join the fight for freedom with Wraith, Nova, Quasar, Star-Lord and more! Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - WRAITH #1-4, NOVA #4-7 and ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1-6. [Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Kyle Hotz, Sean Chen & T]
The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What's next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the acclaimed writing duo that brought you Annihilation Nova, unite with rising star Mike Perkins (Captain America, Union Jack) and cover artist Aleksi Briclot (World of Warcraft) to light the fuse on the next saga that will blast the universe wide open! [Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING - Art by MIKE PERKINS - Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT]
(W/A) Dan Parent In Betty Cooper Confidential, Betty is en route to the book binder to get her diary professionally bound when a stiff wind literally sends the pages of her life flying! Will her friends be able to resist taking a peek at the pages they recover? Just what has Betty written about everyone over the years? These answers and more await you in this suspenseful and poignant tale. It's perfect for Halloween Trick or Treat bags!
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art and cover by Simon Coleby & Cliff Rathburn Kaizen Gamorra has become a scourge of World's End, possessing the bulk of the working technology on the planet. He hungers for more, however, and is willing to destroy any in his path to acquire it. He's set his sights on the Carrier - and The Authority have a fight on their hands they might not be able to win! Scheduled to arrive on August 5 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Simon Coleby & Cliff Rathburn and Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by Simon Coleby Kaizen Gamorra's assault on the Carrier catches the team unawares - and completely unprepared! Can they hold off his overwhelming forces without a key member? Looks like they'll have to since the Midnighter left the team in an attempt to find a cure for Apollo...and his journey will have massive ramifications for World's End! Scheduled to arrive September 2. 32 pages. Full Color.
The Midnighter confronts the Eidolon and his Army of the Mad... but can even he overcome an entire army alone? And the Engineer makes a startling discovery in the bowels of the Carrier that could turn the team's fortunes around in this desolate new world! Plus, the second chapter of the Marc "Backlash" Slayton backup story continues by Christos Gage and Mike McKone (GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS)! [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Mike McKone & Lanni]
Swift finds herself at the mysterious Rendlesham base. Who - and what - she finds will have staggering results for everyone. Aboard the Carrier, the team's worst fears manifest as a viral outbreak rages! Also included is the second chapter of the Cybernary backup from Christos Gage and Pete Woods.
[Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Pete Woods / Cover ]
The Authority discover a StormWatch spy in their midst, and when the two super-groups meet for the first time post-Armageddon, it'll be an encounter for the ages! And Christos Gage joins acclaimed artist Phil Noto to continue the backup story featuring the sexy (and deadly) Christie Blaze! [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Phil Noto Cover by ]
The Authority has survived the cataclysmic events following NUMBER OF THE BEAST - but just barely! Do they have a hope of rebuilding their "finer world," or is that hope dead and gone? Don't miss the beginning of an astounding new direction for the series! Plus: Part 2 of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! [Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Trevor Hairsine / Co]
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art and cover by Simon Coleby The WildStorm Universe has been shattered by an apocalyptic event. Does the Authority have a hope of rebuilding their 'finer world,' or is that dream dead and gone? Don't miss this beginning of an astounding new direction for the super-team from THE AUTHORITY #1-7. Advance-solicited; on sale August 26. 136 pages. Full Color.
Aang must find the former Avatar, Roku, who holds a message for him... He goes with his friends to the dangerous Fire Nation temple, where the Fire Sages are ready to block their progress, and Prince Zuko and Admiral Zhao are hot on their trail! Will Aang be able to find and talk to Avatar Roku? . [Author: Bryan Kanietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino]
Aang's skills as the ""Avatar"" are put to the test when he attempts to rescue a village from a monster from the spirit world. He fails miserably, and Sokka is kidnapped in the process. But when he accidentally steps into the spirit world, he gains knowledge and experience...will that be enough to bring peace back to the village? [Author: Bryan Kanietzko, Art By: Michael Dante DiMartino]
The King of Omashu - Aang and the gang make it to the prosperous and wonderful city of Omashu, but before long, they find themselves on the wrong side of the law. In order to gain their freedom, Aang pass a series of tests. These test deliver some unforgettable results: A memory of an Earth-bending friend from long ago... [Author: Bryan Kanietzko, Michael Dante Dimartino]
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS This is it...the explosive issue that changes everything! From the moment it was formed, the Initiative has had more than its share of dark secrets. Now, they"ve all come out. On top of everything else, can the Initiative survive this? Well, the title of this story is THE INITIATIVE: DISASSEMBLED... 32 pages. /Rated T .
The Witch is back! The shocking truth about her children revealed, the Scarlet Witch suffers a nervous breakdown and descends into madness. Manipulated by her father, the mutant terrorist Magneto, Wanda faces her teammates - and her brother, Quicksilver. Can they rescue her from the clutches of Immortus - and save her very sanity? Plus: the return of Iron Man, and the reunion of wartime allies Captain America and the Human Torch. Also featuring the villainy of the Mole Man, Loki, the U-Foes, Master Pandemonium and Hydro-Man! Collecting AVENGERS WEST COAST #51-57 and #60-62. [Written by John Byrne, Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas / Penciled by John Byrne & Paul Ryan / Cover by John]
""KILLED IN ACTION"" Part 3 of 4. ""Confirmed Kills"" For some time you've known the secret of the SCARLET SPIDERS. Now here's what happens when CLOUD 9 finds out! Just how will the Initiative's resident headcase react to Michael, Van, and Patrick? And if that wasn't bad enough, just wait till you see what happens to another of our longstanding cadets! More death! More mayhem! No mercy! [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Pencils & Cover by Stefano Caselli]
""Killed in Action"" Part 4 of 4 Worst Case Scenario By now you know who KIA is, what he wants, and who he's killed. Initiative regulars, new recruits, and big name characters: no one's been safe. And that's never been more true than here at the bitter end. Join what's left of the Initiative as they and the MIGHTY AVENGERS try to stop their greatest threat. [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Pencils by Stefano Caselli / Cover by Steve Uy]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN ""We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us!"" During the INFILTRATION, a Skrull at the heart of the Camp Hammond said these words: ""It won't be long until we have a Skrull in every state! ""Now that Skrull stands revealed and the fate of The Initiative, the United States, and Planet Earth hang in the balance. Plus: Former Avenger, Delroy Garret, assumes the mantle and arsenal of Earth's greatest Skrull-Hunter, THE 3-D MAN. He's here to chew bubblegum and kick some Skrull-. And he's all out of bubblegum. [Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE / Pencils by STEFANO CASELLI / Cover by MARK BROOKS]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! ""The Only Good Skrull..."" With the NEW AVENGERS and the MIGHTY AVENGERS trapped in the Savage Land, it's up to the AVENGERS INITIATIVE to face off against the first major strike of the Skrull Invasion! There, on the field of battle, the cadet with the biggest secret has to choose how red (or green) his blood really is. Heroes will fall. Heroes will die. And one shall rise. All THIS and: A new cowardly low for ANT-MAN! A new danger for WAR MACHINE! And 3-D MAN gains a ""killer"" new ""krew. [Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE / Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO / Cover by MARK BROOKS]
AVENGERS: INITIATIVE #2 - A 32 page comic published by Marvel Comics. [Written by Dan Slott Penciled by Stefano Caselli Cover by Jim Cheung]
""Bug Hunt"" He's BACK IN BLACK and right in the Initiative's sights! Join WAR MACHINE and his assault team as they hunt down the #1 unregistered hero in America: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Also: which former mutant has the BEAST brought in to train TRAUMA? And introducing the Initiative's all-new Black Ops Unit-- a team with a secret that will make this the can't-miss-comic of '07! [Written by DAN SLOTT - Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI - Cover by JIM CHEUNG]
""GREEN ZONE"" Part 1 of 2 When the Hulk and his Warbound invade America, the Superhuman Armed Forces answer the call! Our young recruits have seen plenty of action, but will it prepare them for ALL-OUT WAR?! In this time of crisis, will SHE-HULK be able to take IRON MAN'S orders? And what is HARDBALL hiding from everyone? Believe it or not, it's a secret that could turn the tide of the entire WAR!
[Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by JIM CHEUNG WORLD WAR HULK CROSSOVER!]
GREEN ZONE Pt.2 of 2 ""Secret Weapons"" The Initiative program denies all knowledge of a special Black Ops Team. There is no pardon on file for the super-villain known as the Constrictor. No record of any dealings with the Vietnamese national codenamed Bengal. Tony Stark cannot recall what became of his designs for the Iron Spider armor. And, most importantly, the Superhuman Armed Forces wishes to dispell all rumors of a 199th mutant. We repeat, there is no Mutant Zero. Mutant Zero does NOT exist. That is all. [Written by Dan Slott / Penciled by Stefano Caselli / Cover by Jim Cheung]
KILLED IN ACTION (Part 1 of 4) ""Fresh Meat"" Training is almost over for our cadets. Some will graduate. Some will washout. And, yes, some WILL die! It all starts here, in the Initiative's biggest story to date! And with the clock ticking on the first class of recruits, get ready to meet the next batch! Including new Marvels, old Marvels, at least one SKRULL, and...THE IRREDEEMABLE GIANT-MAN? Also, with the Gauntlet out of commission, just wait until you meet Camp Hammond's new Drill Instructor... he's a real Taskmaster! [Written by DAN SLOTT / Pencils & Cover by STEFANO CASELLI]
KILLED IN ACTION (Part 2 of 4) ""The First Casualty"" The Initiative's biggest secret hasn't come back to haunt them, it's come back to KILL THEM! Blood will run, heads will roll, and this time ""dead"" means DEAD! Say goodbye to at LEAST one regular cast member as KILLED IN ACTION starts racking up its body count. You know, maybe this WASN'T such a good time for TASKMASTER, ANT-MAN, and the new recruits to sign up.... [Written by Dan Slott Penciled and Cover by Stefano Caselli]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! THE EXPLOSIVE FINALE STARTS HERE! Now that the KILL KREW knows Skrullowjacket's master plan, can they stop the TRUE purpose of the Fifty State Initiative? Plus: It's THOR GIRL vs. ULTRA GIRL! One is more than she appears to be... and the other's a Skrull. And, after fourteen issues, are we REALLY going to unmask MUTANT ZERO?! Cover by MARK BROOKS and a Zombie Variant by TBA. [Written by Dan Slott & Christos N. Gage / Penciled by Stefano Caselli]
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by STEVE KURTH & HUMBERTO RAMOS Cover by MARK BROOKS The Invasion is over and the Initiative has been rocked to its core. Now that the truth is out, that the program was conceived as part of a Skrull plot, can it survive? Who will leave? Who will stay? And who will lead them? Also: Learn what's become of the REAL Hank Pym! And when Taskmaster discovers Mutant Zero's true identity, she gets fightin mad! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #20-25 and AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE FEATURING REPTIL. 184 pages. /Rated T
Earth's Mightiest army! The superhero Civil War is over, and the government won. Now super-beings and costumed heroes are being drafted into America's new superhuman armed forces: the Initiative. The heart of the operation is Camp Hammond, where Avengers veterans such as Yellowjacket, War Machine and Justice train the next generation of heroes. Can young cadets like Cloud 9, Hardball, Komodo, Rage, Slapstick, Trauma and Ultragirl live up to the Initiative's superhuman standards? Find out as they and dozens of other heroes from throughout the Marvel Universe clash with the hordes of Hydra, the Incredible Hulk and even the amazing Spider-Man! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #1-6. [Written by Dan Slott / Penciled by Stefano Caselli & Steve Uy / Cover by Jim Cheung]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN NEW CLUES TO MUTANT ZERO'S IDENTITY AND AN AVENGER RETURNS! Camp Hammond has been overrun, not just by the occupying Skrull army, but by the SKRULL QUEEN, herself! Well guess what? That's just what the SHADOW INITIATIVE wanted! Join MUTANT ZERO, TRAUMA, BENGAL, CONSTRICTOR, and ANT-MAN as they try this war's most dangerous mission: to take out the SKRULL-SPIDER-WOMAN! That IS why you stayed behind, right ANT-MAN? Also: As 3-D MAN and the KILL KREW carve a green, bloody swath across America, their numbers continue to grow. And in this issue, a classic AVENGER signs up-- and joins the AVENGERS: INITIATIVE ongoing cast! [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Penciled by Harvey Tolibao / Cover by Mark Brooks]
SECRET INVASION Tie-In! ""V-S DAY""-It's been leading to this since the Hank Pym Skrull first came up with the idea for a Fifty State Initiative. This is the final assault in the Secret Invasion, a nation-wide plan that will test the limits of 3-D MAN'S superhuman militia, THE KILL KREW ARMY! Join 3-D MAN, CLOUD 9, KOMODO, HARDBALL, and heroes around America in the battle that will decide the fate of the planet and the future of the Initiative program. Win or lose, there's no turning back. After today, everything changes.
[Written by Dan Slott & Christos N. Gage / Penciled by Stefano Caselli / Cover by Mark Brooks]
These solicits are classified until the release of Secret Invasion #8. [Written by Dan Slott & Christos N. Gage / Pencils by Steve Kurth / Cover by Mark Brooks]
One of the longest-running plotlines in Avengers: The Initiative is resolved at last! Hardball is among the Initiative's most respected and decorated graduates. He's become a celebrity hero in Las Vegas, with his true love, Komodo, serving nearby in Arizona. But all the while, he's secretly been in the pocket of the terrorist group Hydra! Now everything comes to a head as Komodo finds out the truth...Senator Woodman's evil plan comes to fruition...and Hardball must choose a side, once and for all! Also in this not-to-be-missed issue, Dan Slott returns to solo writing duties for the previously-untold origin of Trauma...and the shocking revelation of his link to a longtime Marvel character!
[Written by Christos Gage & Dan Slott / Pencils & Cover by Steve Uy]
The CIVIL WAR is over and from now on, THIS is the new face of the MARVEL UNIVERSE - THE INITIATIVE! Whose side were you on? Well, if you were pro-registration, then there's one hell of a price to pay. You're in the army now. Every last one of you. Fall in with YELLOWJACKET, WAR MACHINE, SHE-HULK, JUSTICE and THE GAUNTLET as they train the heroes of tomorrow for the super-powered conflicts of today! Marvel's army of super heroes has just become a super hero army! Also featuring THE MIGHTY AVENGERS and a new generation of Marvels. Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #1-6. [Written by DAN SLOTT / Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI / Cover by JIM CHEUNG]
Training is almost over for our cadets. Some will graduate. Some will washout. And, yes, some WILL die! And with the clock ticking on the first class of recruits, get ready to meet the next batch! Including new Marvels, old Marvels, at least one SKRULL and...THE IRREDEEMABLE GIANT-MAN!? Also, with the Gauntlet out of commission, just wait until you meet Camp Hammond's new Drill Instructor - he's a real Taskmaster! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #7-13 and ANNUAL #1. [Written by DAN SLOTT / Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI / Cover by JIM CHEUNG]
Marvel's super-hero army at war...with itself! Iron Man's new superhuman military force, the Initiative, seems to be a success. Its early cadets are nearing graduation, new recruits are coming in, and government-backed teams of super-heroes are spreading across the United States. But as the program grows ever larger, its worst enemies may lie within its own ranks: extraterrestrial spies, terrorist infiltrators, corrupt officials, disillusioned troops and an insane new super-soldier armed with the world's most dangerous weapon. Can the Initiative survive this rogue operative's murderous rampage? Secret identities, secret origins and secret agendas are revealed in tales of espionage, intrigue and all-out action, featuring the Mighty Avengers and guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #7-13 and ANNUAL #1.
[Written by Dan Slott & Christos N. Gage / Penciled by Stefano Caselli, Steve Uy, Salvador Larroca,C]
We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us! During the INFILTRATION, a Skrull at the heart of Camp Hammond said these words: ""It won't be long until we have a Skrull in every state!"" Now that Skrull stands revealed and the fate of The Initiative, the United States, and Planet Earth hang in the balance. Plus, former Avenger, Delroy Garret, assumes the mantle and arsenal of Earth's greatest Skrull-Hunter, THE 3-D MAN. Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #14-19. [Written by Dan Slott & Christos N. Gage / Penciled by Stefano Caselli, Steve Kurth & Harvey Tolibao ]
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI & HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by MARK BROOKS Attacked from within! For years, humans have warred with the Skrulls, a nefarious race of shape-shifting aliens - but now, having developed a way to avoid any type of detection, the Skrulls have infiltrated Earth's superhuman community at every conceivable level, including the chief administrator of the Fifty State Initiative, Hank Pym, a.k.a. Yellowjacket. Leading up to the Skrulls" full-scale attack on the planet, the Pym imposter used his political clout to station one of his fellow aliens on every single one of the Initiative's fifty state-based teams. Now, with Skrulls openly attacking cities across the world and the entire planet in chaos, those sleeper agents have been activated. The current cadets and those trained by the Initiative must put all their instruction and hard work to use to foil the Skrulls" takeover bid. But first they have to figure who, if anyone, they can trust. Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #14-19. 152 pages. / Rated T
Steel Harbor is a hell of a town, with the emphasis on hell, an urban wasteland of shuttered factories, decaying neighborhoods, and broken dreams. Crime and street violence are the soup of the day every day, but if you're a bounty hunter, every day in "Metal City" can be Christmas-assuming you survive, since the worst of the Harbor's most wanted can fly, summon up tornadoes, or tear cars in half with their bare hands. But a skip's a skip, and manhunter Barb Wire is the best tracker in the business, and no super-gangster is too tough-as long as there's a fat price on his, her, or its head. Beautiful as she is lethal, Barb Wire really puts the "drop dead" in drop-dead gorgeous. Her boots may be made for walking, but they kick butt real pretty too. Barb Wire Omnibus collects all the original Dark Horse Barb Wire tales, including the never-before-collected Ace of Spades series. [John Arcudi (W), Chris Warner (W/A/Cover), Dan Lawlis (A), Mike Manley (A), Ian Akin (A), and Tim Br]
Two issues of BATMAN in one month! Now that "Batman R.I.P." has concluded, the aftermath begins! If you thought mastermind writer Grant Morrison surprised you with "R.I.P.", just wait until you see what he has planned for this retrospective story. In his last hours, Alfred the Butler tells the life story of the Batman as you've never seen it before in this two-part adventure which bridges the gap between the events of "Batman R.I.P." and FINAL CRISIS. Learn the secrets of Batman's early years! Witness the nightmare of a Gotham City where Batman never existed!
[Written by Grant Morrison / Art by Lee Garbett / Cover by Alex Ross Variant Cover by Tony Daniel]
This special two-part tale narrated by Sir Alfred Pennnyworth reflects upon the life and times of Gotham City's most celebrated citizen - and hints at what's next for The Dark Knight. Grant Morrison delivers a story of past memories, present heartache and future promises. A spectacular, unforgettable farewell to The Dark Knight, mixing memory, dream and speculation as Alfred closes the casebook on the greatest crimefighter of all time. With guest appearances by Batman friends and foes from every era of Batman's history, this epic adventure cannot be missed.
[Written by Grant Morrison / Art by Lee Garbett / Cover by Alex Rossvariant Cover by Tony Daniel]
"Last Days of Gotham" part 2 of 2! In a world without a Batman, what happens when Commissioner Gordon lights the Bat-signal, in desperate need of assistance against the growing tide of crime sweeping his city? What does Nightwing do when his longtime partner fails to aid him in yet another of Two-Face's villainous assaults against Gotham? Without The Dark Knight to protect its walls, Gotham City may be facing its final days! A variant cover by Tony Daniel is available as part of a set of 26 copies (25 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Dennis O’Neil / Art by Guillem March / Cover by Alex Ross Variant Cover by Tony Daniel]
Continuing 'Batman R.I.P,' the epic story that will change the legend of the Dark Knight forever! As the life of Bruce Wayne takes an interesting turn with Jezebel Jet, the life of Batman falls into the ultimate downward spiral. [Written by Grant Morrison / Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea / Cover by Alex Ross]
This is it - "Batman R.I.P." concludes here! The final, heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet. The final fate of The Dark Knight. And the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove. With The Joker, the Club of Villains, Robin, Damian, plus an ending you'll never see coming - this one has it all! Also available with a variant cover by Tony Daniel that is only available as part of a set of 26 (25 regular covers 1 variant) [Written by Grant Morrison / Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea / Cover by Alex Ross Variant Cover by ]
A softcover edition of the hardcover collecting BATMAN #655-658 and 663-666, by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert! Batman receives the greatest shock of his life when he discovers that he may have a son. And sparks fly when the new addition is introduced to Robin. Scheduled to arrive in July. [Written by Grant Morrison / Art by Andy Kubert, John Van Fleet and Jesse Delperdang / Cover by Kuber]
What happened the first time Batman hauled The Joker into the Gotham City Police Department? Find out here in part one of the time-lost 4-part arc titled ""Do You Understand These Rights?"" as the ramifications of the "new kind of criminal" emerging in Gotham are felt with deadly consequence! Hollywood producer and writer Andrew Kreisberg (Justice League, The Simpsons, Eli Stone) joins artist Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING, GREEN ARROW) for a look at what severe changes Batman's presence in Gotham City had on the face of crime. [Written by Andrew Kreisberg / Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens / Cover by Stephane Roux]
The Joker continues leaving his psycho mark on Gotham City in Part 2 of this 4-part arc as Batman struggles with what the appearance of a villain like The Joker must say about The Dark Knight's own affect on the city! Is Batman stopping crime or just inspiring deadlier, more insane evils?
[Written by Andrew Kreisberg / Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens / Cover by Stephane Roux]
Written by Tony Daniel Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Covers by Tony Daniel With the destruction of Arkham Asylum and dozens of Gotham City's most lethal villains rioting through the streets, it would seem that Nightwing, Robin and their allies have their hands full. But they hadn't counted on the return of Batman himself! But is it really The Dark Knight? If so, why is he acting so strangely? And if not, is this a threat that could mean the destruction of Gotham? This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle shifts to the next level with a face-off and ending that will have everybody talking. Who has earned the right to be Batman? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Who will ultimately win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL? 2 of 3 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Tony Daniel and Fabian Nicieza Art by Tony Daniel, Guillem March, ChrisCross, Jamie McKelvie, Alex Konat and Mark McKenna Cover by Tony Daniel Collecting the hit Batman miniseries by Tony Daniel and more! Following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham's desperate citizens: Where is Batman? Don't miss this hardcover featuring BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1-3, GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? #1 and GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1! Scheduled to arrive November 18. 160 pages. Full Color.
Don't miss this hard-hitting volume from award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (EX MACHINA, Y: THE LAST MAN, Lost), collecting Batman #588-590, Detective Comics #787, Wonder Woman #160-161 and Batman Gotham City Secret Files! In the first of these tales of the DCU, Bruce Wayne adopts the guise of Matches Malone - the seedy identity he uses to infiltrate the Gotham underworld. But when Matches is shot, it's up to Batman to determine what really happened...and how Scarface is involved! Plus, in other stories, Batman takes on the Mad Hatter, and Wonder Woman and Donna Troy square off against Clayface! Scheduled to arrive in February. [Written by Brian K. Vaughan / Art by Scott McDaniel, Scott Kolins, Rick Burchett, Marcos Martin, Kar]
Don't miss this hard-hitting volume from bestselling writer Brian K. Vaughan collecting BATMAN #588-590, DETECTIVE COMICS #787, WONDER WOMAN#160-161 and a tale from BATMAN: GOTHAM CITY SECRET FILES. [Written by Brian K. Vaughan / Art by Scott McDaniel, Scott Kolins, Rick Burchett and Others / Cover ]
Legendary writer Grant Morrison concocts an unthinkable plot: The death of The Dark Knight! Collecting BATMAN #676-683 in an oversized Deluxe Edition, this volume features artwork by Tony Daniel. While Bruce Wayne drops out of sight, The Club of Villains begins a crime spree through the streets of Gotham City, while Batman's allies attempt to keep order in the city and find The Dark Knight. [Written by Grant Morrison / Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea / Cover by Alex Ross]
Writer Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer in this volume collecting BATMAN #667-669 and 672-675. Then, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents' killer. [Written by Grant Morrison Cover by Williams / Art by J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel & Jonathan Glapi]
The Joker, thinking he's dying, concocts a scheme to carry on his legacy by transforming his fellow villains into "jokerized" versions of themselves in this exciting volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries (2001)! [Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty / Art by Ron Randall, Marcos Martin, Walter McDaniel and other]
Collecting the miniseries BATMAN TURNING POINTS #1-5! This story explores the relationship between Batman and Commisioner Gordon, and how it has developed through the years, from Batman's early days through sidekicks and even a broken back. [Written by Greg Rucka, Chuck Dixon And Ed Brubaker: Art by Steve Lieber, Dick Giordano, Paul Pope An]
Months have passed since Calie Liddle returned from the terror that is Wonderland, months since that world took so much from her. Now jaded and bitter, Calie has moved far away from her hometown, attempting to lead a more normal existence in the city that never sleeps. With a different name and a new identity, Calie is just beginning to adjust to another life. But not every story has a happy ending as she soon realizes that things in her new life are not going to stay normal for very long! Something from Wonderland has found its way out and Calie knows that she could very well be the only one who has a chance to send it back to where it belongs. The much anticipated sequel to the smash hit series arrives this summer and this time around madness will reach well Beyond Wonderland! Cover by superstar artist David Finch! [Raven Gregory & Dan Liester]
After their intense encounter with The Joker last issue, Oracle and Black Canary take a much needed breather. Of course, vacations don't always go as planned and this one's plagued by one threat after another! [Written by Tony Bedard / Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens / Cover by Frank Quitely]
An issue over ten years in the making! An official ZERO HOUR crossover kicks off the second time-traveling story arc of ''the greatest hero the world will never know'' with 'Blue and Gold,' Part 1! Witness the secret origin of Booster Gold as he journeys through the time line, lost, in an attempt to return home...with a good friend in tow. But there's an evil out there waiting for him; one of the greatest villains of the DC Universe: Hal Jordan, a.k.a. Parallax! [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
In order to correct the past and save the future, Booster Gold faces a startling reality - someone from his past must live and someone must die! Can the greatest hero the world has never known do what must be done to save all of time? [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Meet the greatest time-traveling hero of the year 1,000,000 A.D. - PETER PLATINUM! Lost in time, Booster Gold is confronted by a hero a million times more self-involved than himself. But if Booster does find his way back to the present, Batman will be waiting for him. [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Guest writer Chuck Dixon jumps into the Timestream to tell a tale of Booster Gold and Batman! When Booster is charged with stopping a time-traveling villain from Batman's past, he must travel back in time and go undercover as Killer Moth to stop this mystery man from destroying Gotham City! Guest-starring Batgirl! [Written by Chuck Dixon / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Guest writer Chuck Dixon goes back to the future and brings our heroes into the past for "Vicious Cycle" Part 2. When Booster's attempts to right a wrong from Batman's early days goes horribly wrong, he must look to the newest member of his Time Masters team to set things straight. [Written by Chuck Dixon / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Booster Gold creator Dan Jurgens takes over as writer to kick off the 4-part ""Reality Lost"" storyline! With the timestream inexplicably altered and Rip Hunter missing, Booster Gold travels into the past to fix the anomaly before they're wiped out of time forever! Luckily, Booster gets a hand from none other than the Elongated Man! [Written by Dan Jurgens / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Part 2 of the 4-part ""Reality Lost"" arc continues in this "Faces of Evil" issue as Booster Gold finds himself stranded in the midst of the battlefields of World War I and comes face-to-face with the infamous Hans von Hammer, a.k.a. Enemy Ace! Meanwhile, Goldstar and Skeets continue their search for the missing Rip Hunter! [Written by Dan Jurgens / Cover by Brian Stelfreeze / Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Part 3 of the 4-part "Reality Lost" arc finds Booster Gold transported back to a seminal day in the history of The Flash! Here's a hint: it has to do with a bolt of lightning and a chemical bath! [Written by Dan Jurgens / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Written by Dan Jurgens Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund The 'Reality Lost' arc concludes as Booster Gold gets help from...Booster Gold? Thanks to the powers of time travel, the future Booster Gold jumps back in time to team up with none other than himself to defeat a powered-up Chronos and stop him from using the time-knife to forever alter history. It's Booster Gold and Booster Gold in a fight against time! Scheduled to arrive March 11 32 pages, Full-Color.
Written by Dan Jurgens Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund It's the aftermath of the "Reality Lost" arc as Booster Gold learns the dire consequences of time travel from Time Master Rip Hunter. And the toughest lesson learned involves understanding how keeping his sister Goldstar alive could be more dangerous than anyone ever dreamed. Scheduled to arrive on April 8 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Dan Jurgens; co-feature written by Matthew Sturges Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund; co-feature art by Mike Norton Booster Gold faces off against Black Beetle for the fate of the entire Justice League. But Black Beetle isn't all he seems, and his one, true identity is revealed at last! Plus, Matt Sturges and Mike Norton take Blue Beetle out of El Paso and drop him directly into harm's way in a battle against...Black Beetle! Scheduled to arrive September 9. 40 pages. Full Color.
This is it! The DEATH of BOOSTER GOLD!! And nothing will ever be the same aga...wait. We already tried to kill him? Really? Well, in this issue Booster Gold heads back to the Old West and runs into Jonah Hex. You know, that crazy looking gunfighter! But what does Jonah Hex have that Booster desperately needs? Plus: the Death of Jonah Hex!! What? We can't kill him either? Well, someone's going to fall off a horse at least! (Warning: This issue may not contain a scene of anyone falling off a horse.) [Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund]
The critically acclaimed smash hit of the decade continues! (Hey, we're optimists!) Booster Gold, Rip Hunter, Barry 'The Flash' Allen and Wally 'Kid Flash' West are stranded in time with a broken cosmic treadmill, and hot on their tail is the murderous...Supernova? Plus, what's going on with Dan Garrett - the Golden Age Blue Beetle? [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
"52 Pick-Up" continues! Booster Gold has been tasked with preventing the origins of the world's greatest heroes from unraveling. Next up is his greatest challenge yet: preventing one of the most horrific wrongs that's ever befallen a hero in the DC Universe. Leaping into the pages of BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, Booster attempts to stop a tragedy that he discovers never should've happened - the Joker shooting and paralyzing Barbara Gordon, Batgirl. Plus, what dark secret is Rip Hunter keeping from Booster? [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
"52 Pick-Up" concludes as Booster Gold journeys back in time to save the best friend he ever had - the Blue Beetle! But can Booster stop Maxwell Lord before someone else dies in Ted Kord's place? And will Ted Kord let that happen? [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
"Blue and Gold" Part 2! It's back to the present for Booster Gold! But history has changed, and not for the better. The new man in charge is Maxwell Lord, and his army of O.M.A.C.s won't stop until Booster is dead. Plus, the return of Supernova! [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
"Blue and Gold" part 3! Booster and Beetle come face-to-face with the all-new, all-different Freedom Fighters as time continues to crash down around them. Can a makeshift super-team really stop Maxwell Lord and his O.M.A.C.s? Plus, the continuing evil machinations of Supernova and Black Beetle! [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
"Blue and Gold" continues as the Justice League International returns! In a desperate attempt to correct time, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle are forced to rebuild the team that defined them so long ago! But can what's left of the JLI stop Max Lord and save the world from his O.M.A.C.s? [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Booster Gold, the hero of 52, is back in this hardcover volume collecting BOOSTER GOLD #1-6 and the origin story from 52 #24! In this tale co-written by fan-favorite Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN, 52), the time-traveling super-hero from tomorrow must repair the timeline of the DC Universe if he's going to earn membership in the Justice League of America! Someone is exploiting the ravaged time stream, hoping to eliminate the world's greatest heroes, and only Booster Gold can stop them. [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund / Cover by Jurgens & Rapmund]
In this second BOOSTER GOLD volume collecting issues #0, 7-10 and 1 Million, Booster travels through time to save his best friend, Blue Beetle, from being murdered. But the resulting change to the time stream creates a wormhole of problems for the two heroes and some unpredictable consequences . . . [Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz / Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund]
Written by Chuck Dixon and Dan Jurgens Art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund In this new volume, longtime BATMAN writer Chuck Dixon pens a story in which a time-traveling villain attempts to destroy Gotham City. And in a story written and drawn by Dan Jurgens, Booster discovers the timestream has been inexplicably altered, unleashing all types of anomalies only he can put back in order. Featuring BOOSTER GOLD #11-12 and #15-19! Advance-solicited; on sale August 5. 168 pages. Full Color.
The definitive comics collection of all things Buffy starts here. This first massive volume begins at the beginning-The Origin, a faithful adaptation of creator Joss Whedon's original screenplay for the film that started it all. The newly chosen Slayer's road to Sunnydale continues in Viva Las Buffy and Slayer, Interrupted. Next, Sunnydale, the Scoobies, and an English librarian lead the way into Season One continuity. Plus, The Goon creator Eric Powell provides pencils to "All's Fair," featuring Spike and Drusilla at the 1933 World's Fair. The smash TV hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer led to nearly a decade of comics at Dark Horse-including multiple specials, one-shots, and guest miniseries. This omnibus series is the ultimate compilation of the Buffy comics Dark Horse has published, and runs along the TV series' timeline. A fitting companion to Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show. [Joss Whedon (W), Fabian Nicieza (W), Christopher Golden (W), Dan Brereton (W), Scott Lobdell (W), Pa]
The third volume of our Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations-slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love. Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast. With so much romance in the air it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short story "Who Made Who". We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal break-up involving Dru's sire and former love interest, Angelus. Collecting the Buffy stories "Play with Fire," "Spike and Dru," and issues #1-#8 of the original Buffy series. [ANDI WATSON (W), CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN (W), DAN BRERETON (W), TOM SNIEGOSKI (W), HECTOR GOMEZ (P), ERIC]
The Buffy Omnibus series continues with Volume Six-delving further into Season Four of the acclaimed television series, and launching readers into the heart of Season Five. Buffy and Angel, who's now a resident of Los Angeles, must reunite to fight new foes, but Buffy's current flame, Riley Finn, isn't too keen on the former lovers reuniting under any circumstances. Meanwhile, things begin to heat up between Willow and Tara. [Christopher Golden (W), Daniel Brereton (W), Andi Watson (W/A), Doug Petrie (W), Cliff Richards (A),]
The classic tale that exploded into comics shops in the early 1980s is collected for the first time in hardcover! Featuring a new cover by acclaimed artist Brian Bolland, this deluxe, oversized volume collects the twelve-issue series in its entirety, along with bonus materials including never-before-seen preliminary artwork by Bolland and developmental material from writer Mike W. Barr! [Written by Mike W. Barr / Art by Brian Bolland, Terry Austin, Bruce Patterson & Dick Giordano / Cove]
The first in a series of specials covering the length and breadth of the larger-than-life legend of Captain America, as told by the industry's leading experts in the field! First up, it's 1944, and wouldn't you know it? Them sneaky Nazis have managed to crack the secrets of electro-magnetic physics...yeah, that's right: apples may fall down in the free world, but schnitzels are falling up in the skies over a mysterious lab in a Polish forest, thanks to a little help from a nearby forced-labor camp. Sure, we could send in the Marines, but why bother when we've got Captain America?! But even Cap may be meeting his match against the lab's sadistic cybernetic commandant. Because everyone knows, the only thing worse than a Nazi is a Robot Nazi! [Written by Daniel & Charles Knauf / Pencils & Cover by Mitch Breitweiser ]
Tales of suspense ripped from the pages of CIVIL WAR! First, get inside the mind of Tony Stark, and learn why he feels superhuman registration is necessary - and why he's taken it upon himself to lead the charge for its implementation! Big changes are in store for Iron Man in the post-Civil War landscape, and the build-up begins here! Plus: In the midst of CIVIL WAR, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there's any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. How could these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe? And finally, two of the Marvel heroes most affected by the shocking conclusion of the war get together one last time in a heart-wrenching finale that cannot be missed. What is said between them will set the course of the Marvel Universe for years to come. This is the confession. Collecting IRON-MAN #13-14, and the IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR and CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION one-shots. [Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, DANIEL KNAUF, CHARLIE KNAUF & CHRISTOS GAGE - Penciled by ALEX MALE]
Civil War is encompassing the entire Marvel Universe, and the effects of the war are being felt by every hero, villain and civilian. In CIVIL WAR: CHOOSING SIDES, five stories shine a spotlight on the wildcards and impact players whose part in the Civil War has yet to be told - including Daredevil/Iron Fist, U.S. Agent, the Irredeemable Ant-Man, Venom and even...Howard the Duck!? In CIVIL WAR: THE RETURN, two of the universe's greatest heroes are confronted with pasts they can't leave behind in two heart-rendering tales. On Earth, the Sentry confronts his inner demons as the shadows of past and future battles tear him apart. Within the Negative Zone, the walls of 42 are pulled back to reveal the return of one of the Marveldom's greatest heroes. In SHE-HULK, Civil War threatens the rights of every American super hero. So whose side will Marvel's top superhuman lawyer fight for? And how can she possibly choose, when she feels one way as She-Hulk, and another as Jen Walters? And in CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE, the post-war Marvel Universe begins here! The war is over! Let the healing begin! Debuting the all new IRON MAN, OMEGA FLIGHT, MIGHTY AVENGERS, NEW AVENGERS and THUNDERBOLTS! Collecting CIVIL WAR: CHOOSING SIDES, CIVIL WAR: THE RETURN, SHE-HULK #8 and CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE. [Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, WARREN ELLIS, PAUL JENKINS, DAN SLOTT, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, MATT FR]
Jordan Crane's all-ages classic is in paperback for the first time! This gorgeously packaged, yet affordable, children's fantasy has become an instant classic since its original hardcover release in 2005, becoming a perennial bestseller for Fantagraphics in three hardcover printings. This paperback edition - the first - includes five new pages not included previously! The Clouds Above is a rip-roaring adventure about a kid named Simon, who skips school one day with his cat, Jack. This brilliant, full-color graphic novel doubles as a wondrous children's book, recalling such classics as Where the Wild Things Are, The Wizard of Oz and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. [Jordan Crane]
Written by ANDY LANNING & DAN ABNETT Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by BRANDON PETERSON Variant Cover by TBD Marvel's next sci-fi spectacular rages on! Emperor Vulcan cuts loose, but will final victory depend less on military might and more on actions of the conscience? And how will the Inhuman known as Crystal and the Imperial Guardsman named Gladiator factor in to the escalating events? The balance of power in the Marvel Cosmos will change in the interstellar battle that IGN.com calls "the fight of the year"! 32 pages. / Rated T
Writer and BoingBoing.net co-editor Cory Doctorow has won acclaim for his science-fiction writing as well as his Creative Commons presentation of his material. Now, IDW Publishing is proud to present six standalone stories adapted from Doctorow's work, each featuring cover art by some of comics' top talents. Stories collected include: The Locus Award-winning "When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth"; ""Anda's Game", a story selected for inclusion in the Michael Chabon edited 2005 Best American Short Stories; "Craphound", a story selected for Year's Best Science Fiction XVI; "Nimby and the D-Hoppers", selected for Year's Best Science Fiction 9; The Hugo-nominated and Locus Award-winning "I Robot"; and "After the Siege." This special hardcover edition includes a Doctorow-signed and numbered tip-in plate. Note: These stories will also be offered digitally through Doctorow's Creative Commons license. [Dara Naraghi, James L. Kuhoric, Dan Taylor, J.C. Vaughn (w); Dustin Evans, Paul McCaffrey, Esteve Po]
Get ready for COUNTDOWN: ARENA - a 4-issue weekly event written by Keith Champagne (JSA) with art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens (GREEN ARROW) that pits the DCU's greatest heroes against themselves! The villainous Monarch begins the last chapter of his campaign against the Monitors, combing the entire Multiverse to enlist the most powerful - or deadly - heroes and villains from throughout existence to join his army. The abducted must battle one another in Monarch's specially constructed Arena, where only the strongest will survive to join his battle against the Monitors. Carefully selected from worlds throughout all 52 universes, including characters from SUPERMAN: RED SON, DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, JSA: LIBERTY FILES, JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NAIL, and TANGENT, among many others, three versions of each hero will walk into the Arena, and only one will walk away. Welcome to THE ARENA, where Monarch's only rule is to survive at all costs. #1 on sale December 5; #2 on sale December 12; #3 on sale December 19; #4 on sale December 26 48 pages. [Written by Keith Champagne / Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens / Covers by Andy Kubert Variant cove]
Learn the origin of the newest Challenger from Beyond, from the world where the heroes are villains. But what does that make the bad guys? Can even the Challengers make things right? [Written by Sean McKeever / Art by Jamal Igle and Rob Hunter / Cover by Tony S. Daniel]
Collecting the 4-issue miniseries event! Carefully selected from worlds throughout all 52 universes, three versions of each DC hero will walk into the Arena, and only one will walk away. [Written by Keith Champagne / Art by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens / Cover by Andy Kubert]
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by ANDREA DIVITO Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA A WAR OF KINGS tie-in! As the Shi"Ar and the Kree's cataclysmic battle explodes across the cosmos, Richard Rider is forced to fight the one opponent he never wanted to: the ancient power that made him Nova in the first place! Yes, it's time for another of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning's trademark jaw-dropping plot swerves! Plus: Please welcome new series artist Andrea DiVito (ANNIHILATION) to the book that Aint It Cool News says is packed with "twists and turns, thrills and scares, cool stuff and awesomely jaw-droppingly cool stuff!" 32 pages. /Rated T .
Written by ANDY DIGGLE & DANIEL WAY Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE & PACO MEDINA Cover by FRANCESCO ""MATT"" MATTINA Deadpool unleashes his most insane plan yet: a full-on assault against Norman Osborn! As Deadpool storms his way to the top of Avengers Tower, Osborn is forced to pull out all the stops to save his own skin - and that means deploying the brand new Thunderbolts! Plug your ears, kids - this is gonna be loud! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #130-131 and DEADPOOL #8-9. 96 pages. /Parental Advisory
Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Young Guns Variant Cover by RAFA SANDOVAL 70th Frame Variant by STEPHEN SEGOVIA THE PRINCE-Daken has proven himself capable of wearing many masks, but who's the real man underneath? As one of Norman Osborn's Avengers, he has it all: power, fame, access...but what if it's not enough? Could Wolverine's son have a heart after all-and if so, will it be the Fantastic Four who help him discover it? Or will they find themselves on the receiving end of a betrayal so huge it will put them at war with the Dark Avengers? Part 3 (of 3) 32 pages. /Parental Advisory
Written by Marjorie Liu & DANIEL WAY Penciled by STEPHEN SEGOVIA Cover by TBA Variant Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA As an Avenger, Daken is supposed to be one of the good guys&tildeto the public, anyway. But when a tape revealing his true colors is leaked onto the internet, Daken will be forced to clean up his act...and confront the possibility that being a hero might just be more difficult than being the villain! 32 pages. Parental Advisory
Victor Stone thought he was the only man to deal with the power and pain that comes with the name Cyborg. Now, he's learned that someone long thought dead is using Vic's deadly technology to battle the Teen Titans. Can Vic stop this new enemy and learn the dark truth behind his foe's creation? [Written by Mark Sable Cover by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea / Art by Carlos Magno & Jonathan Glapion]
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by SHAWN CRYSTAL Covers by JASON PEARSON Deadpool #13 70th Frame Variant by TBA Wave of Mutilation, Part 1 & 2 Deadpool has ceased to exist, he's given his good-byes, he's driven his car into the ocean. They'll think he's dead, but he'll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate! 32 pages. (each) /Parental Advisory (each)
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by JASON PEARSON 'WANT YOU TO WANT ME,' PART 1 Now that he knows that a pirate's life isn't for him, Deadpool's now starting to seriously question this whole 'mercenary' thing. Maybe there's something else he could do with his life. He doesn't know what that could be, but then he turns on the television, and he knows exactly where he needs to be, and who needs him most. Hello, San Francisco! 32 pages. Parental Advisory
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN The Merc with a Mouth is back, even deadlier and more deranged than before! The planet has been invaded by Skrulls, everything's gone topsy-turvy...but, in Deadpool's world, that just means it's Monday! Crazy times call for crazy men, but c'mon, this guy's insane! Like it or not, Deadpool may be the only person on the planet who can save us...but who's to say he wants to? An explosive debut story by writer Daniel Way (WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, GHOST RIDER, BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS) and fan-favorite artist Paco Medina (NEW WARRIORS, NEW X-MEN)! Deadpool: His madness is his method! You won't want to miss it! Collecting DEADPOOL #1-5. 120 pages. Parental Advisory.
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA & CARLO BARBERI Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN Gifted with a healing factor that makes him nearly unkillable, Wade Wilson is the craziest mercenary to ever karate kick his way through the Marvel Universe. A wise-cracking, gun-toting, one-man army, he manages to save a baseball stadium full of innocent civilians from a Skrull attack all by himself. And then, to everyone""s surprise, he surrenders to the Skrulls. Instantly recognizing Deadpool""s assets, the Skrulls welcome him into their fold. They isolate his healing factor and replicate it in the newest generation of Super-Skrulls, a brigade Deadpool himself will lead against the Earth defense forces. Or so the Skrulls think. Sure, he""s a mercenary - and sure, if you pay, he plays - but what the Skrulls don""t realize is that someone else is footing the bill... Collecting DEADPOOL #1-5. 136 pages. /Parental Advisory
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by JASON PEARSON Remember when Deadpool saved the Earth from those pesky Skrulls? Well, the guy who stole the intel Deadpool worked so hard to acquire -- and positioned himself as Earth's Number One War Hero -- wants to make sure you don't. The last thing this guy needs is a certain 'Merc with a Mouth' letting everyone know the truth of how he saved the day, and he's hired a certain maniacal man-eater to make sure Deadpool never does. Here comes Tiger-Shark! Plus, a surprise appearance by a certain palindromic pal! Then, Norman Osborn is through playing around with Deadpool-it's time to send in the big guns. The big, crazy guns that never, ever miss. He may be wearing a new costume, but he's still the same ol' psychopath... Collecting DEADPOOL #6-7 & #10-12. 120 pages. Parental Advisory
"Last Days of Gotham" part 1 of 2! Longtime BATMAN writer and editor Dennis O'Neil returns to The Dark Knight for this special two-part tale. Joined by artistic rising star Guillem March (JOKER'S ASYLUM: POISON IVY), O'Neil's "Last Days of Gotham" dives into the soul of a city that has lost its most famous citizen, its favorite son, its beloved protector. How will Gotham City react in the wake of the horrible tragedy that has befallen The Caped Crusader? A variant cover by Tony Daniel is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Dennis O’Neil / Art by Guillem March / Cover by Guillem March Variant Cover by Tony Dan]
Diana teams up with detectives Johnny Double and Batman in in this final volume of Wonder Woman's plainclothes adventures from the early 1970s. Collecting WONDER WOMAN #199-204 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #105. [Written by Dennis O’Neil, Samuel L. Delany, Bob Haney and Robert Kanigher Cover by Dick Giordano / A]
In this volume, featuring stories that have never been collected before from issues #178-184 and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #93, Wonder Woman faces Mars, god of war, the murderous Dr. Cyber, and more! Scheduled to arrive in February. [Written by Dennis O’Neil & Mike Sekowsky / Art and Cover by Sekowsky & Dick Giordano]
Classic, never before collected Wonder Woman tales from the 1970s comics Wonder Woman #185-189, Superman's GirlFriend, Lois Lane #93, and THE Brave and the Bold #87! [Written by Mike Sekowsky and Robert Kanigher / Art by Mike Sekowsky, Irv Novick and Dick Giordano]
This third volume of Diana Prince's early 1970s adventures collects WONDER WOMAN #190-198 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #204! In these tales, Diana gets lost in an alien dimension, stops a barbarian horde from invading Paradise Island, nearly becomes the bride of a tyrant and more! [Written by Mike Sekowsky and Dennis O’Neil / Art by Mike Sekowsky, Dick Giordano, Dick Dillin and Ot]
Collecting issues #23-28 of the acclaimed series from writer Brian Wood (DEMO). The world and characters of the DMZ are expanded and enriched in this volume as Matty Roth turns his attention to several locals - a guerilla artist, a former ally who's now worse off than a homeless person, the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ and more. [Written by Brian Wood Cover by Wood / Art by Riccardo Burchielli and Danijel Zezelj]
THE LONG-AWAITED FINAL CHAPTER OF THE DOGWITCH SERIES! Violet Grimm unravels a cosmic conspiracy and confronts those responsible for banishing her to the Banewoods. Violet's coming home, and she's going to bring a little chaos to The Order. Introduction by film director Jake West. Collects DOGWITCH #13-18. [story DAN SCHAEFFER / Art & cover DAN SCHAEFFER]
Eclipso's back - and this time, the villainous entity has possessed The Atom's murderous ex-wife, Jean Loring. Eclipso's first target: his former host, Dr. Bruce Gordon! Collecting stories from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8. [Written by Matthew Sturges / Art by Stephen Jorge Segovia, Chad Hardin, Dan Green, Robert Campanella]
Ed's Terrestrials is a great All Ages story filled with fun and adventure by Scott Christian Sava and Diego Jourdan. Three aliens escape from their dreary life working at the Intergalactic Food Court. While being chased by Mall Security officer, Maximus Obliterus, Al, Gus, and Marcello hijack a space ship to Earth and crash land into Ed's Treehouse. Ed befriends the aliens and helps them bring more aliens to Earth. Ed's job is to help them blend in and become more human. Meanwhile Maximus Obliterus makes a reluctant alliance with Ed's nemesis, the spoiled brat Natalie. Together they hope to capture the aliens and, of course, get Natalie lots of Shiny, Pretty things. In the end, Ed must learn to trust his new friends and have faith in himself. [Scott Christian Sava (W) Diego Jourdan (A & C)]
Collecting the hard-hitting Western miniseries by Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, LOVELESS) and artist Danijel Zezelj (LOVLESS). Small-town sheriff Moses Stone is running from his past, and from something even worse: the legendary El Diablo, a relentless, violent gunman who has unearthed the skeletons in Stone's closet. Is El Diablo a man on a mission, or is he a spirit of atonement avenging the ghosts of the past? Scheduled to arrive in January. [Written by Brian Azzarello / Art by Danijel Zezelj / Cover by Tim Sale]
Disco may be dead, but Marvel's dynamic diva never says die! Beginning as a co-star with the X-Men and Spider-Man, Alison Blaire moved into a world of villains new and old, facing gangsters, gods and Galactus without skipping a beat! Plus: the Inhumans, the Hellfire Club and Project: PEGASUS! World saving, space travel, intrigue and romance in the ultimate disco mix! Guest-starring most of Marvel's heroes, including Spider-Woman and She-Hulk! Collecting DAZZLER #1-21, UNCANNY X-MEN #130-131 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #203. [Written by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Marv Wolfman, Tom DeFalco & Danny Fingeroth / Penciled by J]
A spy revealed! A traitor's machinations unleashed! A force so powerful that even the gods fear its return! As the Eternals continue their attempts to muster what defenses they can against the Horde, their problems are compounded to the tune of a god's wrath! Gilgamesh the Forgotten One has awakened, and none shall be spared as he carves a bloody path through the ranks of the Eternals! What hope have mortals when even Eternals must fear annihilation? Zombie Variant by ERIC NGUYEN. [Written by Charles Knauf & Daniel Knauf / Pencils & Cover by Daniel Acu±a]
How many Eternals must die before Gilgamesh's unbridled thirst for their blood is slaked? And how does he expect to ensure that immortals remain dead? As Ikaris grows weary in his attempts to awaken the memory of Philip Stoss, aka Phastos, the absence of Sersi may move him to take drastic steps. Plus, having lost contact with Makari, the Dreaming Celestial has initiated a fail-safe that could mean a spiraling end to all life on Earth! Time is running out, for the Eternals! [Written by Charles & Daniel Knauf / Pencils & Cover by Daniel Acuña]
Guest-starring the X-Men! When colliding cousins Ikaris and Druig face-off at the feet of the Dreaming Celestial, do you think the astonishing mutants are going to let their new hometown be torn apart? Think again, Bub! They've united in the past to face a common foe, but can the X-Men and the Eternals stand together now? [Written by Charles & Daniel Knauf / Pencils & Cover by Eric Nguyen]
Written by CHARLES & DANIEL KNAUF Pencils & Cover by ERIC NGUYEN Guest-starring the X-Men! Ikaris, joined by the full power of the mighty mutants, faces his nemesis Druig and his vile Confederation! At the foot of the sleeping colossus known as the Dreaming Celestial, a battle of titans erupts! The stakes? Not only the innocent citizens of San Francisco, but no less than the future of all life on planet Earth! 32 pages. Rated T.
The Gods Walk the Earth! In ancient times, the Celestials, a race of cosmic giants, came to Earth and created a race of powerful immortal beings: The Eternals! For a time, primitive man worshiped them as gods, but eventually they disappeared. Now, they have returned! One of the Celestials now towers over Golden Gate Park, standing in judgment over the Earth... but does he bring the end of the world? Following up on Neil Gaiman's best-selling series (and a recent appearance in the Incredible Hercules), join writers Charles and Daniel Knauf as Jack Kirby's Eternals return to walk among us! Collecting ETERNALS #1-6 and ANNUAL. [Written by Charles & Daniel Knauf / Penciled by Daniel Acuña & Pascal Alixe / Cover by Daniel Acuña]
Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit show comes to BOOM! Eureka creator Andrew Cosby joins writer Brendan Hay (The Daily Show) in bringing all-new stories from everybody's favorite town of eccentric geniuses! In this issue Allison is missing, so it's up to Sheriff Carter and Jo to put together the pieces of the puzzle before it's too late! Cover by J.K. Woodward! [Andrew Cosby, Brendan Hay & Diego Barreto]
(W) Andrew Cosby, Brendan Hay (A) Diego Barreto The Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit series Euraka comes to BOOM! The first arc is collected in this volume, masterminded by the creator of the show and told completely in continuity! It's a game of cat and mouse when Sheriff Cater is on the hunt for an escapee from Global Dynamics. But what connection does this dangerous stranger have to Carter's partner, Jo Lupo? Cover by J.K. Woodward.
Britain's brightest face more than mutants in a collection of short and startling sagas! The nastiness of Nightmare! The Spawn of Krakoa! And behold: the Cheerleaders from Heck?! Guest-starring Doctor Strange and Power Pack! Collecting EXCALIBUR #29-34 and EXCALIBUR: WEIRD WAR III. [Written by SETH KRUCHKOW, MICHAEL HIGGINS, DANA MORESHEAD, SCOTT LOBDELL & CHRIS CLAREMONT / Pencile]
In modern-day Tel Aviv, a young man, Koby Franco, receives an urgent phone call from a female soldier. Learning that his estranged father may have been a victim of a suicide bombing in Hadera, Koby reluctantly joins the soldier in searching for clues. His father's death would certainly explain the empty apartment and disconnected phone line. As Koby tries to unravel the mystery of his father's death, he finds himself not only piecing together the last few months of his father's life, but his entire identity. With thin, precise lines and luscious watercolors, Modan creates a portrait of modern Israel, a place where sudden death mingles with the slow dissolution of family ties. Exit Wounds is the North American graphic novel debut from one of Israel's best-known cartoonists, Rutu Modan. She has received several awards in Israel and abroad, including the Best Illustrated Children's Book Award from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem (four times) and the Young Artist of the Year by the Israel Ministry of Culture. She is a chosen artist of the Israel Cultural Excellence Foundation. [Rutu Modan]
It's the past, it's the future, it's an alternate Earth - when it's down to fighting cyborg dictators and displaced dinosaurs, who has time to figure out where they are?! It's another Simonson odyssey for the Fantastic Four and company, plus personal crises for the Human Torch and Ms. Marvel (Sharon Ventura)! Guest-starring Spider-Man and Rusty Collins of X-Factor/New Mutants fame! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #342-346. [Written by Walter Simonson & Danny Fingeroth / Penciled by Walter Simonson & Rex Valve / Cover by Wa]
What alien menace lies beneath the Flash's own home? And what's his dark, dark family secret - the one that's helping him keep the peace in Keystone?
[Written by Mark Waid / Art and Cover by Daniel Acuña]
The Justice League steps up to take away the Flash's loved ones in the name of the law! Also in this issue: "The Fast Life" begins! This backup feature by Waid, Rogers (BLUE BEETLE) and Doug Braithwaite (JUSTICE) picks up from INFINITE CRISIS and reveals the secrets behind the West Family's otherworldly exile! [Written by Mark Waid and John Rogers / Art by Daniel Acuña and Doug Braithwaite; / Cover by Braithwa]
The unstable powers of Wally West's growing children reach a terrifying new level! And in the backup feature, "The Fast Life," by Mark Waid, John Rogers amd Doug Braithwaite, the compelling tale of Wally's family's life on a Flash-friendly alien world continues. [Written by Mark Waid and John Rogers / Art by Daniel Acuña and Doug Braithwaite / Cover by Manuel Ga]
Even getting a WMD built in five minutes won't stop an alien invasion, so what's the Flash's next trick? Plus, the backup feature "Fast Life" reveals Wally West's first visit to the world known as Planet Flash! [Written by Mark Waid and John Rogers / Art by Daniel Acuña and Doug Braithwaite / Cover by Acuña]
Continuing the storyline so explosive we can't give anything away - and it's destined to be one of the most talked-about tales of 2007! . [Written by Marc Guggenheim / Art by Tony S. Daniel & Art Thibert / Cover by Doug Braithwaite Variant]
After crash-landing on the planet Mongo, Flash, Dale, and Dr. Zarkov find themselves separated from each other, with Flash wandering the deadly forests of Arboria and Dale waking up as a guest of none other than Ming the ""Merciful""! Plus, a fan-favorite character from Alex Raymond's original comic-strip debuts! It's classic retro-pulp science-fiction action, for a whole new generation! Ships with two covers in a 50/50 ratio. [Brendan Deneen & Paul Green]
Collecting THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE #7-13 and material from the DCU HOLIDAY SPECIAL! In this volume, Bart must battle his dark twin, Inertia, who is intent on outracing his nemesis at any cost. Plus, the Rogues are back, determined to end the legacy of The Flash. [Written by Danny Bilson, Paul DeMeo, Mark Guggenheim and Ian Boothby / Art by Ron Adrian, Art Thiber]
Tony Daniel (TEEN TITANS) brings 'Full Throttle' into the endgame stage! The dark force behind the Rogues' full frontal assault is revealed -and this issue's shocker ending will change the Flash forever! [Written by Marc Guggenheim: Art by Tony Daniel & Art Thibert: Cover by Daniel]
The Flash must make the choice he was offered at the beginning of ''Full Throttle.'' And you won't want to miss the stunning full version of this cover - but you only can catch it when this issue races into stores! [Written by Mark Guggenheim Art by Tony S. Daniel & Art Thibert Cover by Tony S. Daniel]
Wally West returns to active duty as the Flash - with the addition of his two children - in this amazing hardover collecting THE FLASH #231-237, guest-starring the Justice League! What's his dark, dark family secret - the one that's helping him keep the peace in Keystone? This volume also includes ''The Fast Life,'' by Mark Waid, John Rogers and Doug Braithwaite - the compelling tale of the West family's life on a Flash-friendly alien world. [Written by Mark Waid, John Rogers and Keith Champagne / Art by Daniel Acuña, Freddie Williams II and]
(W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Tyler Kirkham (Cov) Choi, Sejic Get all three issues of the Top Cow/Marvel Comics crossover event, which led into Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer in this convenient reader pack! Starring Cyberforce, Hunter-Killer, the Mighty Avengers, and the Thunderbolts! Full Color. Set (x 3 Comics)
"REVELATIONS" Part 3 (of 6)-With only a few "pieces" of Lucifer left to destroy, Ghost Rider comes face-to-face with "the one that got away"...as well as the fact that he can't do anything to stop him! With the lives of innocent children hanging in the balance, Ghost Rider must race against the clock to save both them and-as if that weren't enough-the entire mortal plane, as well! Meanwhile, two new combatants have entered the fray: Vraniel and Emmael. Ghost Rider needs help--but are they the answer to his prayers? They are, after all, angels.... [Written by Daniel Way Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira Cover by Mark Texeira]
"Revelations," Part 5 (of 6) All hype aside, this issue, the penultimate chapter of Revelations, is the most significant Ghost Rider issue since August of '72. No B.S. Get it quickly and avoid the Internet until after you've read it. [Written by DANIEL WAY / Art by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA / Cover by TONY MOORE]
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL CONCLUSION It's pumpkin smashing time, and the Ghost Rider's ready to get his boots dirty. But with a zombie army in tow and an arsenal of concealed weapons, the possessed Jack O'Lantern appears to be holding all the cards in his deadly game with the Ghost Rider. To prevent the destruction of Sleepy Hollow, the Spirit of Vengeance will need a little help from an unlikely ally who may be able to turn the tables on Jack's fun. This is the rip-roaring conclusion, True Believer, with enough pyrotechnics to blow you off your bike seat. [Written by Daniel Way Penciled by Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira Cover by Arthur Suydam]
"Apocalypse Soon," Part 2 (of 2) A WORLD WAR HULK TIE-IN! Well, Johnny got what he wanted. Temporarily setting aside his quest for the remaining avatars of Lucifer, he has forced the Ghost Rider into a confrontation with The Hulk in hopes of saving the innocent. But who's going to save Ghost Rider? The straight-up beat-down of the decade rumbles to its shocking conclusion!
[Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES Cover by GABRIELLE DELL'OTTO]
"REVELATIONS," Part 1 (of 6) The final confrontation between Ghost Rider and Lucifer begins here! Ghost Rider, now back in control after Johnny has (once again) proven himself to be...not so good at it, has begun his brutal final march toward Lucifer's ultimate destruction. But should the fate of the mortal world-and possibly the immortal world-be entrusted to a vengeful spirit bonded to the soul of an ex-carnival performer? Heaven doesn't think so. [Written by Daniel Way / Art by Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira / Cover by Mark Texeira]
"Revelations," Part 2 (of 6) With Lucifer's remaining avatars dwindling in numbers, the stakes ratchet up as Johnny struggles to get the last few pieces of his plan into place. Meanwhile, Vraniel and Emmael, rogue agents of Heaven, are also working on something...but what? And whose side are these guys on, anyway? This is the ground floor of what will be undoubtedly be the most shocking development in the history of the Ghost Rider-don't miss out!
[Written by Daniel Way Art by Javier Saltares & Mark Texiera Cover by Mark Texiera]
GHOST RIDER #9 (VOL. 5) - A 32 page comic published by Marvel Comics. [Written By Daniel Way Penciled By Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira Cover By Arthur Suydam]
How did Johnny Blaze end up in Hell, anyway? It's simple, really: He died. And when he died, his eternal soul -- long promised to Hell in exchange for saving Crash Simpson -- descended into the Pit, taking the Ghost Rider along with it. This is the story of how and why it all happened, courtesy of writer Daniel Way and horror-comic legend Richard Corben. Plus: In a small town northeast of Chicago, people are losing their heads...literally. The sheriff of this sleepy little town firmly believes he's found the culprit -- a scruffy drifter found sleeping in the bushes with blood on his clothes and no believable explanation for where he was and what he was doing when the murders occurred. He even gave the sheriff a fake name: Johnny Blaze. But the identity of the true culprit is even more macabre: Lucifer has taken up residence in a new host -- a casualty of Civil War who's bound to raise eyebrows! Collecting GHOST RIDER #6-11. [Written by Daniel Way / Penciled by Richard Corben, Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira / Cover by Arth]
Johnny Blaze has-against the will of the Ghost Rider bonded to his soul-decided to try to help the people of New York City against the unstoppable juggernaut that is the Hulk...by attacking the Hulk, head-on! Johnny just wants to do some good...but isn't that what he always says before he does something ultimately catastrophic? Also, there is an important new character in Ghost Rider's world. A powerful player with a unique place in the battle between Heaven and Hell appears, known only as Mister Eleven, but whose side is he on? Collecting GHOST RIDER #12-13 and ANNUAL #1. [Written by Daniel Way & Stuart Moore / Penciled by Javier Saltares, Mark Texeira & Ben Oliver / Cove]
The final confrontation between Ghost Rider and Lucifer begins here! Ghost Rider, now back in control after Johnny has (once again) proven himself to be...not so good at it, has begun his brutal final march toward Lucifer's ultimate destruction. But should the fate of the mortal world - and possibly the immortal world - be entrusted to a vengeful spirit bonded to the soul of an ex-carnival performer? Heaven doesn't think so. Collecting GHOST RIDER #14-19. [Written by Daniel Way / Art by Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira / Cover by Mike Deodato]
This deluxe new edition of our most popular book ever expands the original graphic novel - which tells the story of two best friends, Enid and Rebecca, facing the prospect of growing up and apart - from 80 pages into a 288 page, behind-the-scenes tour through the making of both the classic book and the subsequent hit film. Including a new introduction and several pages of new strips by Clowes, as well as over 200 pages of 'extras': the Oscar-nominated screenplay by Clowes and Terry Zwigoff, dozens of pages of never-before-collected ephemera, including unused concept drawings, notes, movie posters, foreign edition covers, merchandise, and much more, all annotated by Clowes. Truly lavish, definitive and comprehensive. [Daniel Clowes]
As the Avengers battle to take down the Serpent Society, the team recalls never-before-told tales of their past! Watch as: Spider-Man tries to integrate into a team and learns a thing or two about history, Luke Cage and Wolverine go toe-to-toe against a terrifying cosmic foe, Henry Peter Gyrich becomes an unlikely hero on an unlikely world, and Jarvis the butler cleans house...after some robot Vikings drop by unexpectedly. On top of all that-it's the return of the critically-acclaimed Fin Fang Four by Scott Grey and Roger Langridge! That's 55 pages of all-new comics, PLUS classic reprints from Avengers history! [Written by C.B. CEBULSKI, MATT YOCUM, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, DOUGLAS NOBLE, T. CAMPBELL & SCOTT GRA]
GREEN ARROW #72 (VOL. 2) - A 32 page comic published by DC Comics. [Written By Judd Winick Art and Cover By Scott Mcdaniel & Andy Owen]
GREEN ARROW #73 (VOL. 2) - A 32 page comic published by DC Comics. [Written by Judd Winick / Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens]
All of Green Arrow's secrets have been revealed to the citizens of Star City...threatening his tenure as mayor! [Written by Judd Winick : Art And Cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens]
Collecting stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #75, ACTION COMICS #428, #434, THE JOKER #4, GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW #94-95, DETECTIVE COMICS #549-550, GREEN ARROW: LONGBOW HUNTERS# 1, GREEN ARROW (VOL.1) #75, #101, GREEN ARROW(VOL.2) # 4-5, #12, #21 and BIRDS OF PREY #88! [Written by Dennis O’Neil, Alan Moore, Brad Meltzer and Others / Art by Dick Giordano, Klaus Janson,]
In this volume collecting GREEN ARROW #66-75, Batman shows up in Star City on the trail of his former sidekick turned villain, the Red Hood, who has targeted Green Arrow's teen female partner, Speedy. Will she be destroyed despite the best efforts of the Dark Knight and Emerald Archer's? Plus, more secrets from One Year Later are revealed! Advance-solicited; on sale November 7. [Written by Judd Winick / Art and Cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens]
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by BRAD WALKER Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA A WAR OF KINGS tie-in! The guns of the Kree and the Shi"Ar have thundered - and there will hell to pay! Star-Lord's Guardians spring into desperate action in an attempt to stop the planet-shattering battle, but will either side listen? If they don"t, the walls of the galaxy will disintegrate! It's more mind-blowing cosmic heroics from the book that made CBR.com rave "if comics were movies, this would be the one people would be talking about all summer!" 32 pages. /Rated T .
The drums of battle thunder in the Negative Zone - building to WAR OF KINGS! Rocket Raccoon and the Guardians face down Blastaar's barbarian horde as Star-Lord fights for his life in 42, the besieged Initiative prison! And if our cosmic misfits fall - Earth is next! Penciler Brad Walker (Action Comics) joins the fun for another episode of the series that IGN.com calls "right on par with Marvel's very best titles." [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Brad Walker / Cover by Clint Langley]
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by WESLEY CRAIG Covers by DAVID YARDIN Issue #11 King Variant by TBA If Captain Marvel is no more, how is he here? With War of Kings about to explode across the galaxy, two of the Guardians face death itself! Drax and Quasar journey beyond the veil of life in a desperate quest to find Moondragon. But what is waiting for them on the other side, and will it ever let them return? It's a double shot of cosmic horror - that plants the seeds for where GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is heading next! 32 PGS.(each)/Rated T. (each)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by WES CRAIG Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA 70th Frame Variant by MIKE PERKINS A WAR OF KINGS TIE-IN! In order to save the universe, Adam Warlock takes desperate action and seeks the help of allies you won't believe! This must-read issue will have profound effects not only for the Guardians of Galaxy, but for the very Marvel cosmos itself! It's more mind-blowing galactic action from the book Ain't It Cool News describes as just damn cool...Lanning and Abnett continue doing cosmic right. 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by WES CRAIG Cover by PASQUAL FERRY Who are the Guardians of the Galaxy? In the wake of the War of Kings, the 31st Century is hit by wave after wave of temporal distortions! Rocked by this lethal and uncertain era, a handful of surviving Guardians must confront faces from the future that you should find very familiar! Yes, it's another unpredictable chapter in the series that Wizard says 'spans every genre to deliver the best space-based Marvel tale this side of the Milky Way.' 32 pages. Rated T
Star-Lord...trapped in jail...in the Negative Zone Prison...under attack from King Blastaar and his barbarian hordes! Will Rocket Raccoon and his new Guardians arrive in time to save their leader? Given their recent run of luck, probably not! Plus, cool art by Star Wars penciler Bong Dazo staggering revelations about Adam Warlock - as events continue to build to WAR OF KINGS! Surely you must be there for the next chapter of the series that has WeeklyComicBookReview.com raving: "If you aren't reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY yet, now is the time to get a taste of the awesome that is Rocket Raccoon and the gang." [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Bong Dazo / Cover by Clint Langley]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! On Knowhere, the Guardian's transdimensional HQ, fear and mistrust boil to the surface as the mismatched team attempts to uncover the Skrull agents in their midst! Who can they trust? And if the answer is ""no one"", what does that say about the future of the Galaxy's toughest protectors? Intrigue, suspense and Skrull-duggery await in the series that IGN.com says "With a rip-roaringly good cast, trippy visuals, and a great cliffhanger to cap it all off, this has all but cemented its place in my pull list permanently." Available with a monkey variant cover by Nic Klein that is only available as part of a set of 11 (10 regular covers by 1 variant cover) [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Paul Pelletier / Cover by Clint Langley Monkey Va]
WAR OF KINGS lead-in! All hail Blastaar, King of the Negative Zone! As Rocket Raccoon attempts to pull a new team of Guardians together, the big question is... what the d'ast happened to Star-Lord? Prepare for major curve balls and hi-octane action as Star-Lord squares off against the new warlord ruler of the Negative Zone....Blastaar! Just what is this feared FF foe planning to do with a certain high tech prison full of some of the Marvel Universe's worst super-offenders? And how does this all lead to War of Kings? Find out in the series that IGN.com calls "a rip-roaring, side-splitting romp of a book that shouldn't be missed." A variant cover by TBA is available as part of a set of 11 copies (10 regular covers and 1 variant) [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Paul Pelletier / Cover by Clint Langley Villain V]
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by CLINT LANGLEY Launching out of ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST, Marvel's sci-fi heroes unite to protect the cosmos! Back-to-back Annihilation wars have weakened the boundaries of our universe. Dark gods and monsters are seeping through the cracks, reigning horror upon those still reeling from the recent calamities. In the face of terror, who stands to defend a desperate universe? Star-Lord and his squad of butt-kickers - the modern day Guardians of the Galaxy! You've heard that ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST rocks - the guy at the comic shop keeps telling you to try NOVA - well, now's your chance to experience the glory that writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and artist Paul Pelletier can unleash! All this...plus a wise-cracking raccoon and a telepathic dog! C'mon, people, time to lock and load! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1-6. 152 pages. Rated T.
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER, BRAD WALKER, CARLOS MAGNO & WES CRAIG Cover by CLINT LANGLEY If the Guardians have broken up, who will save the galaxy from the Church of Universal Truth, the Badoon and King Blastaar? First there was the cosmos saving. Then there was the betrayal. Now there's the breakup. As Star-Lord's squad head off on their own pursuits, a universe of innocents asks, 'Where are our Guardians?' Fear not, helpless citizen of the stars, for a new team has risen and they are ready to put a beat down on any bad guys bent on destruction! These new Guardians include the brew-slurping Bug; the time-lost Major Victory, Gamora, the green-skinned assassin with mental issues; and an angry walking tree named Groot - all led by Rocket Raccon, a talking mammal with his raygun set on a hair-trigger. Just as the sabers begin rattling in the War of Kings, outer space's elite cadre of saviors has seen better days. Feel guarded now? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #7-12. 144 pages. Rated T
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by CLINT LANGLEY A new line-up! And Star-Lord... missing! The shocking revelations made at the end of their Secret Invasion adventure have ripped the team apart! Is there anyone left to continue the task of guarding the galaxy? Who are the new additions to the team? Is this volume going to be packed full of shocks and surprises? This is DnA and Pelletier...so what do you think? Join the book that has IGN.com raving: "It's witty, it's fun, and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite monthly titles from Marvel." Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #7-10 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: WAR OF KINGS. 136 pages. / Rated T
London becomes a veritable Hell on Earth for John Constantine when smoking is outlawed in pubs! But nicotine withdrawal is the least of his problems when he finds himself hunting a group of "urban explorers" who have disappeared into a shadowy parallel London where every urban myth is true. And they'd better pray he finds them before the Chelsea Smilers do... [Written by Andy Diggle / Art by Danijel Zezelj / Cover by Lee Bermejo]
Few video games have enjoyed such a frenetic buzz around their release as the upcoming Hellgate: London, and with good reason-they haven't had the awesome talent of former Diablo developers and executives working on an inaugural release! Now together as Flagship Studios, these formidable creative minds have develope
