Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today's explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow's future-this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories! Featuring all-new art and stories by: Brian Michael Bendis, John Cassaday, Olivier Coipel, Paul Dini, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Patrick Gleason, Butch Guice, Geoff Johns, Dan Jurgens, Tom King, Jim Lee, Clay Mann, Brad Meltzer, Jerry Ordway, Tim Sale, Louise Simonson, Scott Snyder, Curt Swan, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, and more! Prestige Format. Decades-spanning variant covers by: Steve Rude (1930s) Michael Cho (1940s) Dave Gibbons (1950s) Michael Allred (1960s) Jim Steranko (1970s) Joshua Middleton (1980s) Dan Jurgens (1990s) Lee Bermejo (2000s), plus a blank variant cover!
Living in the margins, Doop has freaked out X-Men and readers alike. But when he gets deeply involved in X-Men business - and Kitty Pryde's personal life! - Doop will be thrust into the spotlight! Behind the scenes of Battle For The Atom, Doop's unrequited love for Kitty forces him to drag Iceman into Doopspace for some highly unusual questioning. Doop soon discovers the shapeshifting Raze isn't really Kitty Pryde from the future - but Raze has a dark secret that just might stop Doop from telling the other X-Men his true identity! Now, Doop must struggle to halt the craziness corrupting the real world! As Kitty and Doop find themselves in the middle of the scariest moment of their lives with no one to turn to, will Kitty finally accept Doop's proposal ofmarriage? Collecting All-New Doop #1-5. [(W) Peter Milligan (A) David Lafuente (CA) TBD]
Gotham City meets Riverdale in this crossover graphic novel that brings together some of the most iconic characters in comics and television! A battle in Gotham City extends its reach into Riverdale-and it's up to the teens of Riverdale to recruit some help and place a call to the Batcave!
Reggie Riot finds himself in hot water when he takes the world's most famous painting come-to-life to a New York City punk club. But the real trouble begins when the Mona Lisa picks up the mic. Plus, the leader of the graffiti vandals sets her sights on New York's leading lady, and we flash back to the missing Art Ops team in action when Reggie was still a toddler.
After learning the devastating power of his art arm, Reggie Riot must decide if now is the time to take responsibility for his decisions and aid the dwindling remnants of the Art Operatives to rescue Mona from the cubist criminal Scarlet in the stunning conclusion to the first arc, How to Start a Riot!
Take a trip back in time to the sensational 1970s-the Me Decade of op and pop art-in this two-part tale of Art Ops! Learn the true story behind the original Art Operative team and what happened between Gina and Reggie's father in part one of Modern Love, featuring sizzling art by guest-artist Eduardo Risso.
With their sights set on Reggie's dad, will the Neighborhood of Dads take the doll out of Danny? Thanks to the Body's upset stomach, Gina and the old Art Ops have made a surprisingly grotesque reappearance, but are they still the super-cool agents they used to be, or have they become outdated? The Chelsea Hotel is on the verge of being taken over by an unknown organization. If the deal goes through, the rogue masterpieces that call it home will be nothing more than street art, doomed to be painted over by midnight maintenance crews.
In this stand-alone issue, Reggie and the Art Ops crew face off against a painted atrocity from a centuries past by an artist so skilled, he captured not only death's likeness but its essence! Featuring guest art by multi-Eisner Award nominee Rob Davis, you won't want to miss The Boy Who Painted Death.
Batman and Robin are quite capable of taking on the felonious feline Catwoman, but when the lovely Mrs. Peel and her comrade John Steed arrive in Gotham City, the Dynamic Duo are happy for an assist! And when the situation turns into a transatlantic adventure, they return the favor in swinging London-taking on Lord Ffogg and the Cybernauts in return. Reprinting the six-issue miniseries co-published with BOOM! Studios.
Put on your go-go boots and get ready to Batusi as DC reimagines the classic Batman TV show! In these tales, the Dynamic Duo takes on the Riddler, Mr. Freeze, the Penguin, the Mad Hatter, The Joker and more of the world's most colorful Bat-villains! And in Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1, an outline from the original TV series featuring Two-Face is adapted to comics for the first time! This new Omnibus collects Batman '66 #1-30, Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1 and a story from Solo #7.
Put on your go-go boots and get ready to Batusi back to the Swingin' 60s as DC Comics reimagines the classic Batman TV show! In this hardcover collecting issues #1-5 of the hit series, The Dynamic Duo takes on The Riddler, Mr. Freeze, The Penguin, The Mad Hatter, The Joker, and more of the world's most colorful Bat-villains! [(W) Jeff Parker (A) Jonathan Case & Various (CA) Michael Allred]
In this volume of tales pulled from issues #6-10 of the digital-first series, King Tut returns to challenge the Dynamic Duo with his most far-reaching plan yet to rule the modern Thebes known as Gotham City! Plus, Batman and Robin meet the Bookworm, face off with False Face and more!
In this third Batman 66 collection, The Dynamic Duo face The Joker, The Penguin, the Queen of Diamonds and a Bat-Robot of their own making...that may put Batman and Robin out of a job! Collects issues #11-16.
In these tales from Batman 66 #17-22, the Dynamic Duo team up with Barbara Gordon to take on The Bookworm, a deranged zombie creating Professor, The Queen of Diamonds, Lord Death Man and The Joker. And in Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1, a 1960s outline for an episode of the original TV series written by legendary science-fiction writer Harlan Ellison and introducing Two-Face is adapted to comics by writer Len Wein and artist José Luis Garcia-Lopez!
In these tales from Batman 66 #17-22, the Dynamic Duo team up with Barbara Gordon to take on The Bookworm, a deranged zombie-creating professor, Lord Death Man and The Joker. And in Batman '66: The Lost Episode #1, an outline for an episode of the original TV series introducing Two-Face is adapted to comics for the first time!
In these tales from issues #23-30, when False Face goes looking for a shape-shifting formula, he ends up creating Clayface! Then it's a bewitching evening as Marsha, Queen of Diamonds, crashes a gala of Gotham City's elite. Plus, the Scarecrow and the Harlequin are introduced and Batman grapples with Bane.
The secrets of Ditto's bizarre abilities come to light-and Dinah and her newfound nemesis Bo Maeve come face to face! It's not gonna be prettyâ¦
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An all-new Young Animal miniseries begins! Forager is just one of the Hive before he breaks out of his cocoon and finds himself in a mysterious house in an unknown realm. There he meets all kinds of strange creatures: a ghostly girl, a talking teddy bear and otherworldly weirdos that have literally jumped out of his worst nightmares. But these interdimensional oddballs are nothing compared to the evil General Electric, who is on the hunt for a reality-bending metal that could alter the fabric of life itself. To stay one step ahead of him and preserve the multiverse, Forager must travel through alternate dimensions to seek the metal and, hopefully, catch up with that cagey stuffed bear. If he does it, will he finally be able to distinguish himself as a New God? DC's Young Animal celebrates Jack Kirby's centenary with this new six-issue miniseries-and who better to tackle this task than the Eisner Award-winning Allred clan! Featuring scripts by Lee Allred (Batman '66), art by Michael Allred (Silver Surfer) and colors by Laura Allred (Lady Killer), Bug! is truly a family affair.
Forager is just one of the Hive before he breaks out of his cocoon and finds himself in a mysterious house in an unknown realm, where he meets a ghostly girl, a talking teddy bear and otherworldly weirdos. Worst of all is General Electric, who is on the hunt for a reality-bending metal that could alter the fabric of life itself. To preserve the Multiverse, Forager must travel through alternate dimensions to seek the metal before it gets into the wrong hands! Collects issues #1-6.
THE BATTLE OF THE EMERALD ARMY HAS BEGUN! Hal Jordan has launched all-out war on Pariah and the Dark Army to avenge his fallen Justice League teammatesbut how can one man stand in the way of the Great Darkness? Meanwhile back on Earth, Titans Tower has burned and Deathstroke's army has continued its scorched-earth march across the planet. To stop Slade Wilson, the young heroes of the DCU might have no other choice than to turn to the brutal tactics of Black Adam
Mayhem and magic, Deadpool style! It starts with Sabretooth - but when two unkillable killers go to war, the battle might never end! Hidden secrets, healing factors and horrific violence collide in Wade Wilson's misplaced quest for vengeance! Meanwhile, the Mercs for Money make mad moolah in the mouthy one's name, while Wade tries to come to terms with being a global hero and an Avenger after a lifetime as an inveterate degenerate. And Deadpool 2099 returns - but who is Zenpool 2099? Then, DP plays host to an epic crossover with Daredevil, Power Man and Iron Fist! And for his next trick, the Merc with a Mouth tries to fix one of Doctor Strange's messes when the Empirikul brings its war on magic to Shiklah's Monster Metropolis! Collecting Deadpool (2015) #8-13 and Deadpool: Last Days Of Magic #1.
Yellow trenchcoat? Check. Square jaw? Check. 2-Way Wrist Radio? Check! The All-American detective just made the biggest collar of his career, and it only cost him his job! But now the honest cop has packed his bags for the city by the lake, and its criminals better watch out. It's bizarre villains, crooked cops, and gunfights galore! Reimagined for the 21st century through a retro lens Dick Tracy: Dead or Alive is a lock to be the pop-art event of the year!
They're back and more alive than ever for this special one-shot! But what new threat is so grave that only the most famous mutant celebrities can fight it? And who is the new U-Go-Girl? Only the original X-Statix creative team Peter Milligan, Michael Allred and Laura Allred know for sure!
The entire 28-issue run of iZombie, the comic that inspired the hit series on the CW, is collected in this new hardcover! Meet Gwen Dylan, a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery-who also happens to be a zombie! Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her own memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person-until she eats her next brain. Our zombie girl detective is joined by her best friend, Eleanor, a swinging 60s ghost, plus a posse of paintball-blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy. This collection features a new wraparound cover by superstar artist Michael Allred!
Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED "iZombie is flat out my favorite new title this year The main cast is really fun and have solid voices, and the recurring set pieces give the series a welcoming feel, more like a favorite TV show than a typical monthly." -CBR/COMICS SHOULD BE GOOD The first five issues of this smart detective series that mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy is collected, with a story from the HOUSE OF MYSTERY HALLOWEEN ANNUAL #1. Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her own memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person - until she eats her next brain. Gwen sets out to fulfill the dead person's last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by her best friend, Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging "60s ghost, a posse of paintball-blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy. Scheduled to arrive on MARCH 16 144 pages. Full Color.
iZOMBIE VOL. 2: uVAMPIRE SC - Full Color. Description: Written by CHRIS ROBERSON Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED In uVAMPIRE, Gwen Dylan dines on the grey matter of a person who knew her as a child - and things quickly get complicated. Meanwhile, ghost-girl Ellie learns a few tricks from Amon the mummy; Spot the were-terrier meets someone from Gwen's past, Galatea engages in some grave-robbing; and monster-hunters tackle the town's vampire problem. Collecting issues #6-12 of the Eisner Award-nominated series, plus a story from the HOUSE OF MYSTERY ANNUAL #2. Scheduled to arrive on SEPTEMBER 7 144 pages. Full Color. MATURE READERS Rated: MATURE READERS
Gwen Dylan doesn't remember too much about her life before she died, but she does know that she'll lose what little memory she has left if she doesn't consume fresh brains at least once a month. So after landing a job as a gravedigger in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon, she makes herself at home in one of its crypts, where she can live her afterlife in peace...or so she thinks! From Chris Roberson, Michael Allred, and Laura Allred comes the complete quirky collection that inspired the hit show. Collects iZombie #1-28.
From pop art wizard Mike Allred comes straight-up superhero good times! The Atomics are a group of fun-lovin' hipster heroes trying to make a difference. They fight crime, befriend monster aliens and find love in Snap City! Spun off from the pages of Madman, Frank 'Madman' Einstein also appears alongside the Mutant Street Beatniks turned Super-Heroes.
[Story Mike Allred / Cover & Art Mike Allred]
Frank 'Madman' Einstein faces his greatest challenge as he searches to find a way to get the love of his life, Josephine Lombard, back to normal after her soul merges with the mutant It Girl. Obstacles include snaky beings from another dimension, failed experiments in secret laboratories, haunted houses, killer robots, and the reboot of a mindless Zombot. Plus: a big bonus section with the usual grab bag of goodies, rare art and process that creator MIKE ALLRED has become celebrated for and an introduction by The Goon's ERIC POWELL! Collects issues 8-13. [Story Michael Allredart & Cover Michael & Laura Allred]
story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED APRIL 21 200 PAGES / Full Color. "ELECTRIC ALLEGORIES" The MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS Grand Finale! This volume wraps up MICHAEL ALLRED 's latest inventive and groundbreaking Madman series. This volume includes the entire "Tweenage Wasteland" story arc where Frank "Madman" Einstein and the Atomics meet Red Rocket 7. Also included are special episodes guest-starring creators DARWYN COOKE, J. BONE, JOELLE JONES and JAMIE S. RICH. And while Allred is notorious for including massive bonus sections in his collections, this is the biggest yet with rare and unseen goodies as well as an amazing pin-up section including JAMES JEAN, DAVE COOPER, CRAIG THOMPSON, DAVE JOHNSON, JOE QUINONES, JIM RUGG and other greats!
From Madman's first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein's superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science-fiction films, pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic-book classic! The Madman universe library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman comics (a.k.a. the "Madmaniverse") in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan! This 680-page volume collects Madman's adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting "For the Record," Madman (original series) #1-#3, Madman Adventures #1-#3, and Madman Comics #1-#10, bonus pinups by some of comics' greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, and more; and featuring THEY!- Allred's never-before-published first effort to make comics!
MIKE ALLRED holds rank in the pantheon of great American cartoonists, and Image Comics is proud to bring the first volume of his seminal work, MADMAN back into print. With a new series, a new publisher and new movie with Sin City's ROBERT RODRIGUEZ in the works, this is going to be a huge year for all things ALLRED! This first volume introduces MADMAN and the rest of the eccentric citizens of Snap City. There's mad genius Dr. Flem, the evil Mr. Mondstadt, and Joe, the love of Frank Einstein's life. ALLRED weaves colorful characters, pop culture and super-heroics into heartfelt modern myth! [Story Mike Allred Art & Cover Mike Allred]
This third volume collecting the complete MADMAN library catches you up to date with issues second half of the MADMAN COMICS series as well as Mike's work from the MADMAN KING-SIZE SUPER GROOVY SPECIAL. Jam-packed with tasty Madman goodness! Collects MADMAN COMICS #12-20 and MADMAN KING-SIZE SUPER GROOVY SPECIAL. [story MIKE ALLRED / Art & cover MIKE & LAURA ALLRED]
From the Justice Society of America to the Legion of Super-Heroes, The New Golden Age will unlock DC's epic and secret-ridden history of heroism, launching a new group of titles set firmly in the DC Universe. From the 1940s to the 3040s, heroes take on the great evils of their time. But in the aftermath of Flashpoint Beyond, those heroes and villains will have their lives turned upside down. DC's future...and its past...will never be the same again. But how are Mime and Marionette connected to this? Why are Rip Hunter and the Time Masters the most unlikable heroes in the DC Universe? And who or what is...Nostalgia? Don't miss the start of the strangest mystery to have ever plagued the DC Universe.
• The Last Days - Universe 2.0. • Given unheralded new power, the Silver Surfer is tasked with REMAKING THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE! • From the laws of physics to the origins of new life itself, what strange new cosmos will Norrin Radd will into being? • Meanwhile, Dawn Greenwood has a far less intimidating task. All she has to rebuild... is Planet Earth. • Plus, if the Surfer, Dawn, and Toomie were the only survivors of the previous cosmos to make it into the void... • ...why are they not alone?!
Anywhere and everywhere - hang on! Dan Slott and Michael Allred take the Sentinel of the Spaceways on his wildest ride yet - with a very special companion! Meet Dawn Greenwood, the Earth girl who's enabled the Silver Surfer to see the universe with all-new eyes - and push its boundaries like never before! But that way leads to incredible dangers - like the Never Queen, Warrior One and Jumbonox the Giganormous! From perfect planets to wrathful warriors, from the end of reality to an all-new beginning, they'll travel the length and breadth of space and time - and beyond! But what could ever make Norrin Radd willing to once again serve Galactus? Slott and Allred weave a cosmic-powered story of triumph, tragedy and boundless imagination - including the 2016 Eisner Award-winning story "Never After"! Collecting Silver Surfer (2014) #1-15, Silver Surfer (2016) #1-14 and material from All-New Marvel Now! Point One.
Time ran out, and the Marvel Universe died. From the edge of Battleworld to the outskirts of infinity, every planet and star was expunged. Every life force extinguished. There are no survivors - except the Surfer, Dawn, and Toomie. How did they cheat death? And more important, can they figure out a way to bring everything back? Given unheralded new power, the Surfer is tasked with remaking the entire universe! From the laws of physics to the origins of life itself, what strange new cosmos will Norrin Radd will into being? Meanwhile, Dawn has a far less intimidating task: All she has to rebuild is Earth! This may be the Silver Surfer's last days, but it might also be the first day of an All-New Marvel Universe! Plus: a Moebius twist on a sci-fi classic! Collecting Silver Surfer (2014) #11-15.
Everything changes for the Silver Surfer! He's taken Dawn Greenwood to the end of the universe, and now it's time to show her the most fantastic planet of all: Earth! But how will this trip lead to a fight with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing? Who is Alicia Masters, and why has the Surfer never mentioned her to Dawn? And what action could put him in the sights of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? The Silver Surfer will be made to pay the price, but will any allies still stand at his side? Whatever happens, there may be worse devastation to come that could leave Dawn scarred for life! Featuring the Thing, Spider-Man, the Avengers and more major players, it's a mythic tale in the Mighty Marvel Manner that celebrates the Surfer's 50th anniversary! Collecting Silver Surfer (2016) #1-6.
Superman has arrived and he's out of sight! Right? The world may love him, but the citizens of Metropolis are growing skeptical as the cities around them suffer without the help of the Man of Steel. The world doesn't need saving as much as it needs changing, and Superman and his super friends in the Justice League seem unqualified to save the day the way they once did. Could this be the beginning of the end that Pariah prophesied? Or is it just a sign of the times?
MINISERIES PREMIERE. Legendary British artist SHAKY KANE (THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN) and writer JORDAN THOMAS (Frank At Home On The Farm) are your guides through the corrupt, seedy streets of Stellar City in their new MINISERIES! The hard-boiled noir of LA Confidential mixes with the bright, alien-filled worlds of Futurama in this crime epic. Following months of gang shootings, Detective Ovra Sawce is paired with a new partner on a triple homicide. But what were a billionaire's assistant, a hood-turned-cult leader and Sawce's former partner doing in that warehouse?
Written by Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, and Tom King Art by Joelle Jones, Todd Nauck, Daniel Sampere, and others Whatever Happened to the Warrior of Truth? concludes in a landmark 800th issue! Diana's visions become more vivid as she finds herself trapped in the dreams of those around her! As she struggles to escape, her life as Wonder Woman hangs in the balance. When the dust settles, will she still be the Amazons' greatest champion? Find out in this extra-special celebration!
IT'S FINALLY HERE! They were loved by their adoring fans. They were reviled by the harsh press. They lived, they loved, they fought and they dieda lot all for the sake of fame. They were the X-Statix, a team of mutant celebrities fighting for a brighter world and an even brighter spotlight! But they're old news now, because there's a new mutant team that will live harder, love harder, fight harder and die a whole lot harder than those has-beens! Peter Milligan, Michael Allred and Laura Allred return to introduce the best new super hero team you didn't know you needed! MeetTHE X-CELLENT!
All hail your new god, Zeitgeist! With his new powers and zealots at his side, the X-Statix don't stand a chance! But an old friend is about to shake up the status quo Don't miss the dramatic finale of these superstar heroes!
They were cherished by their adoring fans. They were reviled by the harsh press. They lived, they loved, they fought, and they died... a lot... all for the sake of fame. They were the X-Statix, a team of mutant celebrities fighting for a brighter world and an even brighter spotlight! But they're old news now, because there's a new mutant team that will live harder, love harder, fight harder and die a whole lot harder than those has-beens! Peter Milligan, Michael Allred and Laura Allred return to introduce the best new super hero team you didn't know you needed! Meet... the X-Cellent! But as the long-thought-dead Zeitgeist recruits new members for his smash-hit mutant phenomenon, will they turn out to be team players - or the latest in a long line of adversaries? Collecting Giant-Size X-Statix #1 and X-Cellent #1-5. [(W) Peter Milligan (A) Michael Allred (CA) Michael Allred]
HOSTILE TAKEOVER! It's impossible to succeed in business without making a few enemies. Noblesse Pharmaceuticals sends their most cutthroat team against X-CORP once and for all, and they've come to collect.
A super hero satire of modern culture from the brilliant minds of Milligan and Allred! The mutants in X-Statix know fame is the ultimate currency in today's society - and they're cashing in on their special abilities, big time! But as egos clash, the team may be torn apart by interior squabbles. When push comes to shove, will their careers end at their own hands? When European pop sensation Henrietta Hunter returns from the dead for the ultimate comeback tour, it's up to the celebrity super-squad to keep her aliveagain! But can X-Statix live in the shadow cast by her white-hot celebrity, especially when she becomes team leader?! Plus: Spider-Man swings by! And - together at last - Doop and Wolverine hunt the Pink Mink! Collecting X-Statix #6-20, Wolverine/Doop #1-2 and material from X-Men Unlimited (1993) #41.
