There is panic at the BPRD when a blackout hits-and Kate is possessed! But with Johann dealing with gigantic monsters from another dimension in Japan, how will Liz and the remaining agents save Kate? This volume collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #120-#124.
Terry McGinnis takes on the Batman cowl amid rumors that the original Joker has returned. An entire section of Gotham City has descended into the Jokerz' hands, creating a community of clown-worshipping crazies called Jokerztown! Rising from the chaos, Terminal unifies the gang of Jokerz and he's after the new Batman. Collects issues #1-5 and Batman Beyond: Rebirth #1.
With over 75 years of characters, Batman Character Encyclopedia is the compact but comprehensive guide to over 200 heroes and villains from Gotham City. From Robin to the Joker, Batman Character Encyclopedia is your guide into over 75 years of the Dark Knight's friends and foes. This compact, informative guide takes you through over 200 heroes and villains of Gotham City as well as tons of facts and information on the Caped Crusader himself. Organized alphabetically, each character profile is crammed with statistics, informative annotations, and exciting comic book art illustrated by DC Comics's leading artists.
In 1938, Superman led the charge. The world's first super-hero was soon followed by his Justice League teammates Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, Shazam, and Green Lantern. You can trace these characters' evolution, and learn about the company and creators who made them the enduring pop culture icons they are today in DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle, the most comprehensive, chronological history of DC Comics ever published. Fully updated, this best-selling, visually stunning book details the debuts and careers of every major hero and villain in the DC Universe. It also chronicles the company's fascinating history, highlighting its publishing milestones and expansion into movies and television, alongside the real-world events that shaped the times.
While the mainstays of the Justice League-Superman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman-battle the worldwide infection in the pages of DCeased, a group of other heroes work to stop the impending apocalypse-no matter who they have to kill! Mr. Terrific assembles a motley group of surviving heroes including Mister Miracle, Big Barda, John Constantine, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold as they attempt to fight back against the tide of death. Can this ragtag group save the world where the Justice League has thus far failed? One-shot.
Defiance part 3! As Kid Flash gets to know his new teammates, he soon discovers that Defiance is a team built on secrets and liesbut Kid Flash might be keeping the biggest secret of all! Meanwhile, a dangerous new threat emerges from the Far East and threatens to destroy Defiance before they even begin!
After emerging from the Speed Force a changed man, Slade Wilson takes aim at a life in service of justice. But when the world refuses to accept the new Deathstroke, Slade recruits a group of young heroes to join him, including former Teen Titans Kid Flash and Power Girl, his children Rose and Jericho and the bombastic Terra! But has Slade truly shed his villainous past? Find out as Deathstroke's bold new direction begins here! Collects Deathstroke #21-25 and a story from the DC Universe Holiday Special #1.
The World's Deadliest Assassin takes on the villains of the DC Universe! After betraying another assassin and violating an unwritten code of conduct, Deathstroke is kidnapped and brought to stand trial before the Secret Society of Super-Villains, a group that includes the Riddler, Black Manta and Reverse-Flash! Will Deathstroke pay for his crime? And what of Slade Wilson's recent turn toward heroism? This game-changing volume collects Deathstroke #26-29 and Annual #1.
Red Team is the story of a Major Crimes task force unit in the NYPD, four of New York's finest- and smartest- who decide to murder a suspect. Very soon, the worst possible thing that could possibly happen... happens. Featuring all seven issues of Red Team Season One, a hardcore crime drama in the tradition of The Wire and The Shield. Written by Garth Ennis, one of the most recognizable and popular writers in comics, with legions of fans appreciative of the moral ambiguity and intense violence in such titles as Preacher, The Punisher, Hitman, and The Boys! [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Craig Cermak (CA) Ryan Sook]
Welcome to the House of Mystery, where dark secrets are hidden in every shadow-and there may be no escape! Now these classic tales of the mysterious and the macabre are gathered for the first time in a handsome hardcover edition. This omnibus edition collects issues #174-200 of the acclaimed series with tantalizing work by a host of comics' greatest talents including Bernie Wrightson, Alex Toth, Gil Kane, Marv Wolfman, Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Sergio Aragonés and many more!
Get ready for a monster-sized serving of spooky stories from the 1970s, as presented by your ghoulish h-h-host Abel from the pages of House Of Secrets #112-154! This title includes the never-before-published story Night of the Rat, by writer Gerry Conway and artist Nestor Redondo, starring the Patchwork Man!
Written by LEN WEIN & ROBBIE THOMPSON Art by BRUNO REDONDO, SERGIO SANDOVAL, CHRIS SPROUSE & KARL STORY Cover by RYAN SOOK Based on the new hit series from Warner Bros. TV on Fox! As if Europe wasn't hard enough on Christopher Chance's mission to take on the world's largest mob family, Hong Kong will be downright nasty. Will the revelation of a traitor finally put a bullet in the Human Target?
The Enchantress has unleashed a wave of chaos across the globe! Shade the Changing Man, Madame Xanadu, Deadman, Zatanna, Mindwarp and John Constantine may be our only hope - but how can we trust beings whose very presence makes most people break out in a cold sweat? Collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #1-6! [(W) Peter Milligan (A) Mikel Janin (CA) Ryan Sook]
Collecting issues #0, 7-13 and Annual #1! As vampires across the world attack anything with a pulse, Madame Xanadu mobilizes the team to intervene. But everything they know about how to slay a vampire is useless in this strange new world. [(W) Peter Milligan, Jeff Lemire (A) Mikel Janin & Various (CA) Ryan Sook]
Covers: Ryan Sook Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist and Painter: Jack Herbert, Alex Ross Colorist: Vinicius Andrade The Primals awaken -- but are they Earth's saviors, or harbingers of destruction? Kirby, along with the mysterious Wanderer, will have only one chance to win them as allies, and failure isn't an option. Meanwhile, multiple threads come together as the villains discover their true master. And the Midnight Swan's humanity may be lost to her forever...
Covers: Ryan Sook Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist and Painter: Jack Herbert, Alex Ross Colorist: Vinicius Andrade On one side, Captain Victory, Silver Star, the Primals, the Mythics and more. On the other, the Lightning Lady and the deadliest threat Earth has ever faced. In the midst of all out battle, Kirby must infiltrate the Hive to find and win Bobbi back. Is this what the Pioneer Two have been waiting for? The climactic confrontation begins.
The Lightning Lady's cosmic Hive threatens all of Earth -- unless Captain Victory, Silver Star and the other assembled heroes can destroy it. And deep within, Kirby must reawaken the humanity of the Midnight Swan, or Bobbi is lost to him forever. Under the eyes of great cosmic forces, judging us, humanity's future depends on...both battles? All-out action with a human core, as only Busiek, Ross and Herbert can deliver it!
Get on board for a journey through the future like no other! A gallery of all-star artists join our mysterious guide as they continue their 1,000-year journey toward the 31st century, inspiring Booster Gold to time-travel, debating fighting tactics with O.M.A.C. and making their way to the front door of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The DC event of the future is here now!
DC's far-flung future is happening right now! With the secret of Jon Kent revealed, the Legion of Super-Heroes is united to save New Earth from those who would destroy it. Will Aquaman's lost trident be the key to New Earth's demise? Plus, Mon-El comes clean about his connection to Jon, and Cosmic Boy and Ferro Lad find out they both have a crush on the same Legionnaire.
Jonathan Kent, intergalactic fugitive! The United Planets is less than thrilled with the decision to bring Superboy a thousand years into the future to protect the past. Planet Gotham is under siege. Ultra Boy's homeworld is on the verge of all-out war. And as if that weren't enough, new Legionnaire drama unfolds as Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy throw down over who should take on the Legion's leadership! Plus, Brainiac 5 will reveal a secret that will make one Legionnaire quit the team-and we ask the burning question: Who is the strongest Legionnaire? Find out in the only book telling you the future of the DC Universe every month!
The United Planets are at war as a new epic begins! The president of the United Planets is unable to maintain peace as Ultra Boy's homeworld of Rimbor and Chameleon Boy's homeworld of Durla declare interplanetary war! With the Legion of Super-Heroes choosing sides and a civil war brewing, will these young heroes need to split into separate teams? Plus, Superboy makes a discovery about the future that will change everything he knowsâ¦there is a new Krypton! Find out what happens next in the only book telling you the future of DC Comics every month!
Continuing a very special two-part comics storytelling event! The United Planets have found the Legion of Super-Heroes guilty of crimes against the galaxy, and it's up to our young heroes to prove their innocence! Featuring an all-star cast of artists, this issue will feature a surprise 1,000 years in the making! Long live the Legion!
A grudge that has endured 1,000 years! The unstoppable behemoth Rogol Zaar has survived the millennium to haunt Jonathan Kent where he least expected it! It's a menace so terrible the Legion of Super-Heroes may not survive. Was this the challenge Brainiac 5 predicted? Is the Legion up to the task? Plus, who is dating whom in the 31st century? Another searing chapter in the far-flung future of the DC Universe, courtesy of Bendis, Sook, and von Grawbadger! [((w) Brian Michael Bendis /(a) Ryan Sook, Wade Von Grawbadger /(ca) Ryan Sook)]
For a thousand years, the planet Krypton has been rebuilding itself, and the House of Zod has kept the legacy of Krypton alive throughout the galaxy. For a thousand years, the capital city of Kandor-home of the hero known as Mon-El-has been a beacon of hope across the universe. But now the shocking news that Superboy has come to live in the 31st century with the Legion of Super-Heroes has awoken Krypton's greatest foe! How can the Legion of Super-Heroes stop the destruction of New Krypton? Plus, delve into the mystery behind Gold Lantern!
The battle for New Krypton is on! This powerhouse issue features the Legion confronting the greatest challenge of any era! With New Krypton on the verge of destruction at the hands of one of Jon Kent's deadliest foes, the young hero may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save his friends, his family, and his heritage-but it could lead to the start of a monumental new chapter in the future of the DC Universe! Long live the Legion!
Welcome to the 31st century! Inspired by the acts of and lessons learned from the greatest heroes of all time, the Legion of Super-Heroes have gathered together to stop a galaxy from repeating its past mistakes. The greatest lineup of heroes in comic book history returns with new, fresh, and reader-friendly stories! Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis reteams with master artist Ryan Sook (Action Comics) for one of the most ambitious mainstream comic books ever created! Why have the Legion of Super-Heroes broken the cardinal rule of the United Planets and inducted Jon Kent, a.k.a. Superboy, into the Legion? What are they hiding? And what does it have to do with Aquaman's long-lost trident?
Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook's reinvention of the future's greatest super-team continues! • The United Planets is less than thrilled with the decision to bring Superboy a thousand years into the future to protect the past. Planet Gotham is under siege. Ultra Boy's homeworld is on the verge of all-out war. And as if that weren't enough, new Legionnaire drama unfolds as Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy throw down over who should take on the Legion's leadership! Plus, Brainiac 5 will reveal a secret that will make one Legionnaire quit the team-and we ask the burning question: Who is the strongest Legionnaire? And in an event fit for the 31st century, 41 of comics' greatest artists join the series, with each page of the story starring a different Legionnaire! Plus, an enemy from the past surfaces in the far future, and romance blooms between Superboy and Saturn Girl! Collects Legion of Super-Heroes #7-12.
Brought to you by some of comics' greatest talents, this epic story spans the course of 1,000 years and, for the very first time, connects all of DC's future timelines! Starring the unlikeliest of DC heroes as she learns to cope with newfound immortality and roams through the disparate societies of Batman Beyond, Kamandi and Tommy Tomorrow, wrestling with her own inner demons and desperately trying to find her purpose in an ever-changing world. Do not miss this truly unique take on tomorrow's DC Universe, all leading up to a special launch on the millennium!
(W) Ron Marz (A) Nelson Blake II (C) Ryan Sook Legacy of the Magdalena Restored! The Magdalena has been the official protector and warrior of the Catholic Church for over two thousand years, sworn to defend the Faith with the Spear of Destiny against all manner of supernatural threats. However, Patience, the latest Magdalena, has seen through the hypocrisy of her masters and struck out on her own. When her old mentor comes to her with a mission to kill the Anti-Christ, will she be able to resist the call? Collected in this volume are issues #1-6 of the hit series by writer Ron Marz (Witchblade, Artifacts) and the art team of Pilot Season: Murderer, Nelson Blake II, Sal Regla, and Dave McCaig. Featuring behind-thescenes sketches, script pages, and cover gallery by Ryan Sook (Wednesday Comics)!
The Marvel Book is an exhilarating journey through the endlessly fascinating, ever-dynamic, and awe-inspiring Marvel Comics universe. From iconic super-heroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, to amazing technology like Iron Man's armors and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers, to the cosmic escapades of the Guardians of the Galaxy, to unforgettable villains such as Thanos and Loki, this book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped Marvel Comics over the past 80 years. Meticulously researched, The Marvel Book is packed with vivid, carefully sourced artwork, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that shed new light on the myriad wonders of the Marvel Comics universe, from the microverse to the multiverse, and beyond.
Batman stalks his mysterious, high-tech doppelganger as Lois Lane and a secret army fueled by the wrath of fallen and exiled heroes converge on Cadmus Island.
The meaning of Firestorm - and heroism - will change for everyone whose lives have been touched by the matrix in this special issue devoted to Jason, Ronnie, Madison and Tim's fight for survival against a man pushed to the edge by grief.
The Justice League demands Firestorm answer for Green Arrow's death. [(W) Keith Giffen & Various (A) Jesus Merino, Dan Green (CA) Ryan Sook]
It's now or never for Batman Beyond and the heist team to make their move on TerrifiTech. [(W) Keith Giffen & Various (A) Patrick Zircher (CA) Ryan Sook]
How will the world react to discovering the identity of the masked Superman?
Discover what the victorious Brother Eye has in store for The Joker 35 years from now. Will he go down laughing?
Terry's heist team comes face to face with the man who's been pulling their strings from the very beginning.
BATMAN of five years later appears for the first time in Futures End as he reveals a truth that will unravel Firestorm's world.
Five years from now, the DC Universe is reeling from a war with another Earth, leaving the world unprepared for an approaching evil that threatens to destroy the future. As heroes are turned into mindless villains, the planet as we know it is no more. The only salvation lies in the past, where this future apocalypse must be averted. Can a time-traveling Batman Beyond help a massive cast of the DCU's finest avert the impending apocalypse in these stories from issues #0-17 of the new weekly series?
Now in softcover, Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz is an unprecedented collection of pin-ups and strips from 40 contributors that celebrate the legacy of one of the most influential cartoonists that ever lived. • Includes contributions from Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Jeff Lemire (Essex County), Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Terry Moore (Rachel Rising), Mike Allred (Silver Surfer), Paul Pope (Battling Boy), and many more. Features an introduction by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate). • Writers include: Art Baltazar, Paige Braddock, Megan Brennan, Frank Cammuso, Evan Dorkin, Chynna Clugston Flores, Shaenon K. Garrity, Melanie Gillman, Zac Gorman, Jimmy Gownley, Matt Groening, Keith Knight, Caleb Monroe, Roger Langridge, Jeff Lemire, Jonathan Lemon, Terry Moore, Molly Ostertag, Lincoln Peirce, Paul Pope, Hilary Price, Liz Prince, Stan Sakai + Julie Fujii, Chris Schweizer, Jeremy Sorese, Raina Telgemeier, Richard Thompson, Tom Tomorrow, Lucas Turnbloom, and Mo Willems. Artists include: Mike Allred, Art Baltazar, Paige Braddock, Megan Brennan, Frank Cammuso, Colleen Coover, Derek Charm, Chynna Clugston Flores, Shaenon K. Garrity, Melanie Gillman, Zac Gorman, Jimmy Gownley, Matt Groening, Dan Hipp, Keith Knight, Mike Kunkel, Roger Langridge, Jeff Lemire, Jonathan Lemon, Patrick McDonnell, Tony Millionaire, Terry Moore, Dustin Nguyen, Molly Ostertag, Paul Pope, Hilary Price, Liz Prince, Stan Sakai + Julie Fujii, Chris Schweizer, Ryan Sook, Jeremy Sorese, Raina Telgemeier, Richard Thompson, Tom Tomorrow, Lucas Turnbloom, Jen Wang and Mo Willems.
Off to a bad start! Eric and Woody Henderson have accidentally blown up their father's life's work - and themselves along with it! Now, as their bizarre new superpowers begin to manifest, will they be able to outmaneuver the squad of trigger-happy cops that think Eric and Woody are to blame for their dad's murder? Plus! The mysterious cabal targeting the world's worst superhero team only gets creepier. Seriously, it's like an iceberg of creepy. Only 10 percent is showing! And Quantum and Woody are about to crash right the !@ into it! [(W) James Asmus (A) Tom Fowler (CA) Ryan Sook]
Those guys are the worst. Once upon a time, Eric and Woody Henderson were inseparable. Adopted brothers. Best friends. Brilliant minds. Years later, they are estranged siblings, petty rivals, and washed-up failures. But when their father's murder leads them into the throes of a life-altering scientific accident, Eric and Woody will find themselves with a whole new purpose - and a perfectly legitimate reason to wear costumes and fight crime. Go big or go home, folks! Quantum and Woody are coming! (And, yes, there is a goat too.)Collecting QUANTUM AND WOODY #1-4 by creators James Asmus (Thief of Thieves) and Tom Fowler (Hulk: Season One), start reading here to jump into the action-packed, zeitgeist-shredding exploitation stunt comic that Comic Book Resources calls yet another critically acclaimed hit for Valiant Comics. [(W) James Asmus (A) Tom Fowler (CA) Ryan Sook]
Black Dawn part 2! The mysterious force behind Superman's defeat reveals itself. Superboy wonders what is so great about Truth, Justice and the American way. Will Jon turn against his father?
Black Dawn part 6! The extra-sized finale to Black Dawn reveals the villain tearing the Super-Family apart and destroying everything the Man of Steel holds dear!
This issue now features "ROAD TRIP" part two! As the Kents' family road trip takes some strange and unexpected turns that will reveal a foreboding threat reaching out to touch their lives, you can bet that their gonna need a vacation after their vacation!
Imperius Lex! It's a game of thrones on Apokolips as the lords of the dreaded world battle each other to claim its rule. Lex Luthor is summoned back to the warring planet, and he will need Superman to help him reclaim a crown he did not ask for. Meanwhile, Lois is confronted by the Female Furies and Jon faces the Children of the Firepits.
Something is foul in Hamilton, and Batman and Robin are here to investigate! But Batman mysteriously disappears and one after another they start to go missing. Superman must save them all but can he find his son in time? Or will Superboy turn to the dark side and become Superboy Black? Collects Superman #20-26.
It's a game of thrones on Apokolips as the lords of the dreaded world battle each other to claim its rule. Lex Luthor is summoned back to the warring planet, and he will need Superman to help him reclaim a crown he did not ask for. As the conflict continues, a new warrior enters the battlefield: Lois Lane, Female Fury. May Granny Goodness have mercy on all their souls... Collects issues #33-36 and #39-41.
Superman battles the intergalactic conqueror known as Mongul in these tales from the late 1970s and early 1980s from DC Comics Presents #27-28, 36 and 43 and Superman Annual #11. Guest-starring Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl and more! [(W) Len Wein & Various (A) Jim Starlin & Various (CA) Ryan Sook]
A new power called the Red Cloud has taken over the city's underworld, and it's like nothing Superman has ever faced before. As he chases down the story, his mind is preoccupied by the absence of his wife Lois Lane and their son Jonathan-leaving the Man of Tomorrow vulnerable to the mysterious new villain of today! Even with all his power, can the Man of Steel stop what's coming for his family and his city? Collects Action Comics #1001-#1006-the perfect start to an all-new era of Superman!
Superman returns to Metropolis just in time to meet the city's newest protector: Lex Luthor. But it's not long before these dueling titans meet someone unexpected: Clark Kent?! The two archenemies must put aside their differences to face the common threat of Doomsday, as Jimmy Olsen and the staff of the Daily Planet try to uncover the truth: Who is the man claiming to be Clark Kent? Collects Action Comics #957-962.
In these tales from Action Comics #1001-1006, the devastating repercussions from the Man of Steel miniseries still reverberate as Metropolis enters a new age! The Daily Planet teeters on the brink of disaster! A new criminal element has made its way onto the streets of Superman's hometown! With mobsters being killed off and the Daily Planet staff hunting for answers, it's up to Superman to discover what lurks in the underside of the city he thought he knew so well. Who is the Red Mist, and why has Superman never heard of someone so powerful and dangerous? And what is Lois Lane doing with Lex Luthor?
Screenwriter and Eisner Award nominee Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) presents the seven-issue miniseries that chronicles Clark Kent's development into the archetypal hero he will eventually become. With the tone of each issue ranging from heartwarming and simple, to frighteningly gritty and violent, to sexy, sun-kissed and funny, Superman: American Alien is unlike anything you've seen before. This new hardcover includes special bonus features.
From screenwriter and Eisner Award-nominee Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra, Adventures Of Superman), it's the seven-issue miniseries that chronicles Clark Kent's development into the archetypal hero he will eventually become. With the tone of each issue ranging from heartwarming and simple, to frighteningly gritty and violent, to sexy, sun-kissed and funny, Superman: American Alien is unlike anything you've seen before.
Can anything stop the Metagene pandemic unleashed through the events of Justice League: No Justice? The all-new Titans are on the case. Roll call: Nightwing, Donna Troy, Raven, Steel, Beast Boy and Miss Martian! But can even their combined might stand against new super-powered weapons of mass destruction birthed by the Metagenes? And (SPOILERS) how will the events of Teen Titans #20 come back to haunt the Titans? New enemies are out for blood in part one of The Spark.
As Trinity War erupts and battle lines are drawn, Pandora finds herself standing alone against The Secret Society of Super-Villains! [(W) Ray Fawkes (A) Daniel Sampere, Vicente Cifuentes (CA) Ryan Sook]
In the aftermath of Dark Nights: Metal, the DC Universe has been forever changed as new heroes are called out of the shadows. Amid this all is Janet Fals...Firebrand! Once a paramedic dedicated to saving lives, she must now start a fight once every 24 hours to feed the Conflict Engine that's replaced her heart. But Janet's heart isn't just a curse-it's a beacon, drawing out both the mysterious Neon the Unknown and the seductive, malevolent Bad Samaritan. One of them wants to cut out her heart, the other wants to save it-but neither of them knows the true danger hidden within that will kick off a superhero manhunt ranging from Thanagar to the deepest heart of the Dark Multiverse! FOLDOUT COVER!
In the aftermath of Dark Nights: Metal, the DC Universe has been forever changed as new heroes are called out of the shadows. Amid this all is Janet Fals...Firebrand! Once a paramedic dedicated to saving lives, she must now start a fight once every 24 hours to feed the Conflict Engine that's replaced her heart. But Janet's heart isn't just a curse-it's a beacon, drawing out both the mysterious Neon the Unknown and the seductive, malevolent Bad Samaritan. Plus, Thanagarian dictator Onimar Synn arrives on Earth with his army to pick the planet apart in search of the vibro-active Nth Metal. Collects issues #1-8.
