BATMAN TITLES
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #4
Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
All Star excitement abounds as Frank Miller, Jim Lee and Scott Williams continue their adventurous retelling of the partnership between the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder! And when some Black Canary gets added to the mix, you can be sure something's going to explode.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1 SPECIAL EDITIONWritten by Frank Miller, art by Jim Lee, cover by Miller.
An incomparable new version of the best-selling premiere issue of All Star Batman And Robin, The Boy Wonder, sporting a stunning new cover by Frank Miller. This 48-page Special offers a peek into the creative process, featuring Jim Lee's stunning original pencil art (with lettering) for the entire first issue. As a bonus, Miller's script for this landmark collaboration is also included.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
BATMAN #648
Written by Judd Winick, art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen, cover by Jock.
The Black Mask has had it! As if Batman's opposition to his criminal empire wasn't enough, now the Red Hood is decimating his own ranks. Since he can't beat him, would the Black Mask ever consider joining Gotham's newest vigilante?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 28.
DETECTIVE COMICS #814
Written by David Lapham, art by Ramon Bachs and Nathan Massengill, cover by Lapham.
The action-packed conclusion of David Lapham's 12-part epic "City of Crime!" Batman unravels the mystery behind the fear in Raleigh Park and ³the Body² retaliates with an all-out invasion of masked madmen. Can the Dark Knight restore order in a city that's eternally defined by chaos, corruption and crime?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #198
Written by Will Pfeifer, art and cover by Chris Weston.
Part 2 of the 3-part "Blaze of Glory." A thief who's been put away by Batman relives the humiliating moment of his capture and plots revenge by planning an atrocity no one in Gotham will ever forget.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #72
Written by A.J. Lieberman, art by Al Barrionuevo and Bit, cover by Claudio Castellini.
In a long-forgotten summer home that belonged to Thomas and Martha Wayne, a body turns up that will lead Bruce Wayne to a part of his parents' past he never imagined existed, forcing him to ask himself if his parents' marriage was nothing but a sham.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #3
Written by Steve Niles, art and cover by Scott Hampton.
The thrilling mini-series conclusion! Batman comes to the realization that all is not what it seems in his investigation of a bizarre, ritualistic killer. And the revelations that follow may make him wish he'd never left Gotham.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
BATMAN: JOURNEY INTO KNIGHT #5
Written by Andrew Helfer, art by Tan Eng Huat, cover by Pat Lee.
Batman has tracked the disease-spreading Carrier to a Gotham warehouse, only to find that someone else has beaten him to the punch. And when a bunch of bazooka-toting guards opens fire, it's going to be even harder for the Dark Knight to keep the Carrier from becoming the ultimate weapon of mass destruction.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
BATMAN AND THE MONSTER MEN #2
Written by Matt Wagner, art and cover by Wagner.
Matt Wagner's tale of Batman's first battle against Super-Villains continues! Hidden in Gotham's shadows are secrets far darker than the Batman could ever have imagined. Who is the savage killer baffling the police? What is the sinister agenda of the impish scientist Hugo Strange? Follow the early career of the World's Greatest Detective as he uncovers the new and uncanny complexities of crime.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
BATGIRL #71
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Pop Mhan and Jesse Delperdang, cover by Tim Sale.
In the aftermath of "Destruction's Daughter," Batgirl finds herself on the run with a small band of assassins as the quarry of the unbeatable strike team of Shrike, Alpha, Wam-Wam, Mad Dog and the deadliest woman on Earth ‹ Lady Shiva! How long can they last?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
BATGIRL: KICKING ASSASSINS TP
Written by Andersen Gabrych, art by Alé Garza, Pop Mhan and Jesse Delperdang, cover by Garza and Delperdang.
It's a new start for Batgirl in this collection featuring issues #60-64! Cassandra Cain begins to build a new life for herself in Blüdhaven, but with the Penguin looming large in the city once protected by Nightwing, can Batgirl keep the streets safe, or will she face something more sinister and foul than ever before?
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
BATMAN ILLUSTRATED BY NEAL ADAMS VOL. 3 HCWritten by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Haney, Len Wein and others, art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano, cover by Adams.
The extra-sized final volume collecting Neal Adams's Dark Knight! This volume includes material from Batman #232, #234, #237, #243-245 and #251 plus stories done for Peter Pan records and a sketchbook section showcasing Adams's advertising and custom comics work
280 pages, $49.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
GOTHAM CENTRAL #38
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Kano and Stefano Gaudiano, cover by Sean Phillips.
The story everyone's clamored for begins! Corrupt cop Jim Corrigan has crossed the line for the final time, and Allen and Montoya are going to bring him down. But is there any connection between Corrigan and the man who shared his name; the man once known as the Spectre?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
CATWOMAN #50
written by Will Pfeifer, art by Pete Woods, cover by Adam Hughes.
The acclaimed creative team of Will Pfeifer, Pete Woods and Adam Hughes reach a milestone issue, and if your name is Selina Kyle, get ready for your world to be rocked! Zatanna arrives with a revelation that causes Catwoman to question who she really is and all she's done in the East End! You heard it here first: This secret will lead Catwoman to a place she's never been before.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 28.
NIGHTWING #115
Written by Devin Grayson, art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks.
Nightwing's long and winding road has landed him under Deathstroke's thumb in the most vicious collection of villains ever assembled! Now, it's time for Dick Grayson to take matters into his own hands. But if he's trading Deathstroke's loyalty for Lex Luthor's, is his life getting any better?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
ROBIN #145
Written by Bill Willingham, art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.
Blüdhaven is filled with metahuman villains, recently freed from their OMAC captors. Can Robin, the Veteran, and special guest stars the Shadowpact keep the city from falling into Chaos?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
BIRDS OF PREY #89
Written by Gail Simone, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson, cover by Adriana Melo and Will Conrad.
Calculator's hired thugs take an agent of Oracle hostage and demand the Birds leader's secret identity as their ransom.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
SUPERMAN TITLES
ALL STAR SUPERMAN #2
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Frank Quitely.
The most recognizable icon in comics continues to get the All Star treatment. After the startling events of the first issue, Superman retreats with Lois Lane to his Arctic sanctuary. Find out what mystery haunts Superman's girlfriend as she spends her birthday in the strangest place on earth -- the Fortress of Solitude.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
ACTION COMICS #834
Written by Gail Simone, art by John Byrne and Nelson, cover by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan.
Once upon a time, the Queen of Fables unleashed Kryptonian nightmares on the people of Metropolis and she would not stop until Superman was hers. Will the Man of Steel live happily ever after...or not at all?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #647
Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Karl Kerschl.
The final battle between Superman and Ruin is here, and Superman must choose between his best friend and justice! Will Lupe get her revenge against Pete Ross?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
SUPERMAN #224
Written by Mark Verheiden, art and cover by Ed Benes.
An Infinite Crisis tie-in! Mortal enemies find themselves on common ground in the two unlikeliest of places! In the Amazon the new and more lethal Blackrock continues her assault on Superman, while miles away in the Arctic, Lex Luthor battles for his life against his deadliest adversary.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL TP
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Lee Bermejo.
Superman has been called many things, from the defender of Truth, Justice and the American way to the Big Blue Boy Scout. In Lex Luthor: Man of Steel, he is called something he never been called before: a threat to all humanity! In this trade paperback collecting the acclaimed 5-issue miniseries, fan-favorite writer Brian Azzarello teams up with artist Lee Bermejo for a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman's longtime foe. Man of Steel reveals why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel's side -- to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #25
Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines.
The original team supreme of Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines presents "The End." "With a Vengeance" comes to its shattering conclusion, where villains are revealed and answers to questions that go back to #1 are laid bare. It's Superman and Batman versus Darksied and Lex Luthor -- while the mysterious puppet master plays them all. Talk about a crisis. This issue ships with two covers by McGuinness and Vines (in approximately 50/50 ratio).
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
SUPERGIRL #4
Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund.
After the shocking twist at the end of last issue, what has happened to Supergirl that puts her face-to-face with the JLA in a battle she dare not win? What horrible truth has Lex Luthor uncovered that will change the Girl of Steel forever?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER #4
Written by Judd Winick, art and cover by Joshua Middleton.
The pulse-pounding conclusion to the story of the first meeting between the Last Son of Krypton and the World's Mightiest Mortal! Captain Marvel confronts Dr. Sivana once and for all. Can Superman stop him before he goes too far?
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
SUPERMAN: TRUE BRIT SC
Written by Kim "Howard" Johnson and John Cleese, art and cover by John Byrne and Mark Farmer.
Kim "Howard" Johnson teams with Monty Python alumus John Cleese and fan-favorite artists John Byrne and Mark Farmer for a unique tale of Superman -- if he crash-landed in England! As a journalist for the Daily Smear tabloid, Colin Clark may learn that the key to success may be revealing his greatest secret. What will the neighbors think?
96 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 2: SUPERGIRL TP
Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Michael Turner
Award-winner Jeph Loeb and the red-hot Michael Turner reintroduce a classic character into the DCU! This fantastic softcover includes the entire "Supergirl from Krypton" storyline, originally presented in the best-selling Superman/Batman #8-13.
Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City! What's her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding? Plus, this volume includes an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key!
168 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
DC UNIVERSE TITLES
INFINITE CRISIS #3
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning, covers by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope and George Pérez
War is brought home as Wonder Woman leads the Amazons in a struggle to maintain their control of Paradise Island in the face of a full-on OMAC onslaught -- just as the Spectre turns his vengeful eye toward Atlantis! And as the DCU is plunged into chaos, Batman is offered one last chance at the life he's always wanted...but at what price? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with covers by Lee and Hope (approximately 50 percent) and Pérez (approximately 50 percent).
40 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
AQUAMAN #37
Written by John Arcudi, art by Leonard Kirk and Andy Clarke, cover by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins.
The Spectre's rampage against all magic in the DCU brings him to Atlantis, and the whole nation faces destruction unless Tempest can stop him! Meanwhile, unaware that his native land is under attack, Aquaman must deal with the new, improved Black Manta.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
BLOOD OF THE DEMON #10
Written by John Byrne and Will Pfeifer, art by Byrne and Dan Green, cover by Byrne.
The secret of Jason Blood's future lies in his past and hinges on a daring scheme to steal a moment of history to give Etrigan's human half a chance at life.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS: THE TEAM-UPS VOL. 1 TP
Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome, art by Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson, cover by Jerry Ordway.
In these eight stories from the pinnacle of the Silver Age of DC Comics, thrill to the exploits of Green Lantern, Flash, Dr. Fate, Hourman, Black Canary and Starman as they oppose the Shade, Captain Cold, Solomon Grundy, and more! This volume collects The Flash #123, 129, 137, 151; Green Lantern #40; Showcase #55-56; The Brave And The Bold #61.
224 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
FIRESTORM #20
Written by Stuart Moore, art by Jamal Igle and Rob Stull, cover by Matt Haley
An Infinite Crisis tie-in! In deep space, Firestorm and guest star Animal Man follow Donna Troy's team to a rendezvous with cosmic destiny -- and a deadly battle with an army of wingmen over a priceless Thanagarian artifact.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
THE FLASH #229
Written by Joey Cavalieri, art by Val Semeiks and Livesay, cover by Art Thibert.
Run for cover! Part 3 of the explosive story "Finish Line" brings the Fastest Man Alive face-to-face with one of the deadliest mortal enemies for all generations of the Flash: the immortal killer Vandal Savage.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
GREEN LANTERN #7
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
Part 1 of the 2-part story "A Perfect Life." Out of the pages of Infinite Crisis explodes a villain who¹s had devastating effects on the life of Hal Jordan ‹ and only the combined efforts of Hal Jordan and Oliver Queen can combat this monster! But the world is changing into a place that reflects their most desired, wildest dreams. But at what cost? And why?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECHARGE #4
Written by Dave Gibbons and Geoff Johns, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Christian Alamy.
On the run for their lives in the forbidden Vega System, the Lanterns discover a secret that threatens the future of Oa.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
GREEN ARROW #57
Written by Judd Winick, art by Ron Garney and Bill Reinhold, cover by James Jean.
The stunning conclusion of the 4-part "Heading Into the Light!" Dr. Light enters Star City, his targets: Ollie, Conner, and Mia. Black Lightning has vowed to stand by the archer's side until the bitter end, but will it be enough stop the approaching wave of destruction?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
HARD TIME SEASON TWO #1
Written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes, art by Brian Hurtt and Steve Bird, cover by Hurtt.
One of the most acclaimed new series of 2004 returns! Sentenced to 50 years to life for his role in a high school prank gone tragically wrong, Ethan Harrow has just turned 16 in a maximum-security prison. He's made fast friends, earned mortal enemies, and even gotten his first kiss from a mysterious girl named Red. Above all else, Ethan's only just started to learn the boundaries of superpowers he didn't know he had. The second season follows Ethan's quest for a new trial -- and reveals the secret histories of the lost souls inside State Penitentiary. Superpowers have never been this real.
32 pages, $2.50, in stors on Dec. 7.
GOLDEN AGE HAWKMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1
Written by Gardner Fox, art by Dennis Neville and Sheldon Moldoff, cover by Moldoff.
A new archive featuring select stories from Flash Comics #1-22, introducing Hawkman! Gardner Fox¹s stories took the reincarnated Egyptian prince and pitted him against common criminals and uncommon masked felons. Plus, an introduction by Sheldon Moldoff.
224 pages, $49.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
HAWKMAN #47
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Chris Batista, cover by Adam Kubert.
Part 1 of the 3-part "Coalition in Crisis," continuing in the aftermath of The Rann-Thangar War. In the wake of the events of Rann/Thanagar War #6, Hawkman and Hawkgirl join forces with Adam Strange to battle alien invaders seeking to destroy the planet Rann.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
JUSTICE #3
Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, art by Doug Braithwaite and Alex Ross, cover by Ross.
The amazing 12-issue bimonthly maxiseries continues. The Martian Manhunter begins the desperate search for Aquaman, but what he encounters puts him in far greater danger than ever! Plus, the villain conspiracy is joined by Grodd.
40 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
JLA #123Written by Bob Harras, art by Tom Derenick and Dan Green, cover by Daniel Acuña.
A disbanded JLA works both sides of the same case in "World Without a Justice League" Part 4 of 6! The Key has captured Manitou Dawn, intending to use her magical abilities to help him quiet all the voices in his head -- by killing millions of innocent people.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 14.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOL. 1 TP
Written by Gardner Fox, art by Mike Sekowsky, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson and Bernard Sachs, cover by Anderson.
The newest installment in the Showcase Presents collection spotlights the JLA! In these stories from The Brave and The Bold #28-30, Justice League of America #1-16 and Mystery in Space #75, thrill to confrontations with intergalactic, mystical and super-powered rogues such as Despero, Kanjar Ro, Dr. Destiny, Amos Fortune and Felix Faust.
544 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
JLA CLASSIFIED #15
Written by Warren Ellis, art by Butch Guice, cover by Michael Stribling.
The JLA members return from their own personal hells to confront the Martian God of Terror in the horrifying conclusion of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
JSA CLASSIFIED #6
Written by Jen Van Meter, art by Patrick Oliffe and Ruy Jose, cover by Joe Bennett and Jose.
"Honor Among Thieves," Part 2 of 3, spotlighting the Injustice Society. The Injustice Society continues their quest for the key of Prometheus. Will the JSA dispose of it before it's too late?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
JLA CLASSIFIED: COLD STEEL #1
Written by Christopher Moeller, art and cover by Moeller.
A 2-issue mini-series. The JLA members find themselves caught between two warring factions in a deep space conflict that threatens to split the Earth¹s mightiest super-team down the middle! Time is of the essence, causing the group to quickly choose sides -- which may be the heroes¹ first mistake. As the battle escalates, the team realizes that it must amp-up its collective powers and abilities ‹ leading to the first use of the JLA's towering battle-ready armor.
48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
JSA #80
Written by Keith Champagne, art by Don Kramer and Champagne, cover by Alex Ross.
The final battle between Mordru and Dr. Fate rages to its shocking conclusion through the worlds of Kingdom Come and Justice League: The Nail! Plus, the Thunderbolt vs. Jakeem to decide the ultimate fate of the Fifth Dimension! After this issue, two members of the JSA will never be seen again.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
JONAH HEX #2
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Luke Ross, cover by Leonardo Manco.
When bandits raid a small Mexican village and steal a cross of solid gold, bounty hunter Jonah Hex is called to action. The bandits¹ trail comes to an abrupt end when they wander into a mining town ruled by corruption and savagery. In order to recover the cross, Hex will have to face down an entire town, where every desperate moment brings him closer to death.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #13
Written by Mark Waid, art by Barry Kitson and Mick Gray, cover by Kitson.
The dramatic endgame of the intergalactic invasion leads the team to the Fifth Dimension where Lemnos and Terror Firma make a final, deadly stand.
40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
THE LIGHT BRIGADE TP
Written by Peter Tomasi, art and cover by Peter Snejbjerg.
There's a war in Heaven, and Earth is the battleground in this volume collecting the supernatural 4-issue miniseries! A ragtag squad of WWII G.I.s must recover the mysterious Sword of God, a heavenly artifact coveted by angels, demons, and Nazis.
200 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
MANHUNTER #17
Written by Marc Andreyko, art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco, cover by Jesus Saiz.
Manhunter's about to be unmasked -- and a life hangs in the balance! Meanwhile, Kate Spencer's loved ones turn up at a truly twisted family reunion.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
OUTSIDERS #31
Written by Judd Winick, art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert, cover by Daniel Acuña.
An Infinite Crisis tie-in. Donna Troy drafts Starfire and Shift for a top-flight team headed into space to confront a crisis in the cosmos. But even they aren't prepared for what confronts them on the way there.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
PLASTIC MAN VOL. 2: RUBBER BANDITS TP
Written by Kyle Baker, art and cover by Baker.
Another volume of offbeat and hysterical Plas adventures by Harvey and Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Kyle Baker! In Rubber Bandits, collecting Plastic Man #8-11 and #13-14, our pliable hero wrecks continuity as we know it, investigates a vampire, gets in trouble with homeland security, battles a menacing mouse, and stops one of the worst crimes ever: illegal music downloading.
144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: THE BULLETEER #2
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Yanick Paquette and Serge LaPointe.
Who killed the Seven Soldiers? More shattering secrets of the Seven Soldiers are revealed in this special issue which unfolds directly from events in the best-selling Seven Soldiers #0.Together with a dying FBI agent, the Bulleteer investigates the disappearance of six bargain-basement Super Heroes, uncovering mysteries dating back decades...and beyond. Alix Harrower finds herself drawn deeper into a world she wants no part of as her journey into the dark underbelly of the hero dream brings her face-to-face with her first super-villain. Plus, from the grave -- the return of the Vigilante.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #2
Written by Grant Morrison, art by Billy Dallas Patton, cover by Pasqual Ferry.
The deadly snares of evil gods are closing around Shilo Norman, as one young man's troubled soul becomes the battleground of epic forces in Part 2 of Grant Morrison's psychedelic sci-fi adventure. Shilo Norman ‹ a super-rich, super-famous, super escape artist ‹ has become an unwitting pawn in the deadly Game of the Gods. As Metron, the Traveller and Death, The Black Racer, gamble for his very existence, Mister Miracle must somehow survive the "Drive-By Derby." And even if he outwits the Man-Eating Cars of Apokolips, is he ready -- are you ready? -- for the soul-destroying terror known only as Dark Side?
32 pages, $2.99, in stors on Dec. 7.
SOLO #8
Written by Neil Gaiman, Steven T. Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen, art and cover by Kristiansen.
Eisner Award-winning artist Teddy Kristiansen takes over Solo in an issue featuring a Deadman story written by Neil Gaiman. Kristiansen, the award-winning co-creator behind the DC/Vertigo graphic novel It's A Bird... takes the spotlight for the latest installment in the series featuring the work of some of the comic industry's best artists. Kristiansen takes the writing reins for a handful of short stories, and is also reunited with It's A Bird... writer Steven T. Seagle. Kristiansen's inimitable art style is showcased as he gives each story its own mood and feel through his mastery of a variety of media.
48 pages, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
TEEN TITANS #31
Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Tony S. Daniel and Marlo Alquiza.
Unexpected allies rise from the dead to help the Titans overthrow Brother Blood's reign of terror.
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
VIGILANTE #4
Written by Bruce Jones, art by Ben Oliver, cover by Michael Golden.
As news of the Vigilante spreads throughout Metropolis, the police department continues its manhunt. But are they so desperate that they're willing to use a criminal as bait? And what happens when this scourge of society turns the tables on the Vigilante?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
WONDER WOMAN #224
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Rags Morales, cover by J.G. Jones.
In the wake of Infinite Crisis #3, Wonder Woman's world has been irrevocably changed! With OMACs attacking and her friends deserting her, how will she triumph? And how can she stop the OMACs without killing the innocent humans inside?
32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Dec. 28.
WONDER WOMAN: EYES OF THE GORGON TP
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Drew Johnson, James Raiz, Sean Phillips and Ray Snyder, cover by J.G. Jones.
A new volume collecting Wonder Woman #206-213! The deadly Medousa comes calling, and Wonder Woman's world is turned completely upside-down. After a terrible sacrifice, the Amazing Amazon must prove herself once again to her comrades in the JLA and to the world.
192 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
RANN/THANAGAR WAR TP
Written by Dave Gibbons, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Marc Campos, cover by Reis and Campos.
Don't miss this thrilling new trade paperback that collects the 6-issue miniseries that helped set the stage for Infinite Crisis.The planet Rann was taken from its solar system, hidden for its own protection. But when the danger passed, it was placed in a different system. Now threatening Thanagar's very existence, Rann tries to maintain peace and save the populations of two worlds. A religious fanatic, though, aspires to something else: power. And to achieve it, she's willing to sacrifice as many people and as many worlds as necessary. Standing in her way are the greatest champions from across the universe: Adam Strange, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, Green Lantern, the Omega Men, L.E.G.I.O.N. and the Darkstars. Alliances are forged, friendships tested, and the balance of galactic power will be redefined before the conflict is over.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
VILLAINS UNITED TP
Written by Gail Simone, art by Dale Eaglesham, Val Semeiks, Wade von Grawbadger and Prentis Rollins, cover by J.G. Jones.
Collecting the intriguing 6-issue miniseries that led into Infinite Crisis. Six of justice's deadliest enemies band together to start a revolution. Together, they want to take a stand to stop the super-heroic community from tampering with their minds and to prove how deadly they can be! But not everyone agrees to this agenda. Six rogues are recruited by the enigmatic Mockingbird, charged with opposing the Society and given assignments to thwart their rivals and even help their enemies. Who is Mockingbird? Could it be one of the six? The status quo is rocked by the Society's formation and the revelations along the way make certain that when the Secret Six are done, nothing in the DCU will ever be the same.
144 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
JOHNNY DC TITLES
THE BATMAN STRIKES! #16
Written by Bill Matheny, art and cover by Christopher Jones and Terry Beatty.
The Joker's taking the Batmobile for a joyride through Gotham City! Batman's going to have his hands full when the Clown Prince of Crime takes over the rules of the road.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 14.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #16
Written by Adam Beechen, art by Carlo Barberi and Walden Wong, cover by Barberi.
It's Christmas with the Justice League! Supergirl, Atom Smasher and some of the team's younger members have monitor duty over the holiday, but their night might not be so silent when Girder breaks out of Iron Heights Penitentiary.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 7.
TEEN TITANS GO! #26
Written by J. Torres, art by Mike Norton and Lary Stucker, cover by Sean Galloway.
Lights...Camera....Action! Beast Boy is bit by the acting bug and goes to Tinseltown to make a movie just as the HIVE 5 show up in Jump City to cause trouble for the Titans. How will the others fare when it's four against five?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 28.
MAD #461
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots.
It's the holiday season, and there's no better way to keep the yule log going than with a brand-spankin' new issue of MAD.
48 pages, black and white, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
MAD CLASSICS #4
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD Classics, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader's Choice picks, and much more.
96 pages, black and white, $4.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #16
Written by Scott Cunningham, Dean Haspiel and Bill Messner-Loebs, art by Robert Pope, Phil Moy, John Delaney, and Matthew I. Jenkins, cover by Pope.
Why is Dexter's lawn so crabby? Find out how he drove the grass wild. Plus, Grim and Mandy are not surprised to find out Billy is the perfect target for hypnotization.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 28.
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #69
Written by John Rozum, art by Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes and Mike DeCarlo, cover by Phil Moy.
The Girls are challenged to a contest of cosmic consequences: monster tiddlywinks! Final issue.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 21.
LOONEY TUNES #133
Written by Frank Strom, Robbie Busch and Earl Kress, art by Dave Alvarez, Neal Sternecky, Mike DeCarlo, Scott McRae, Ruben Torreiro and Pablo Zamboni, cover by Alvarez and DeCarlo.
Pete Puma just wants to relax around his homestead, but Yosemite Sam has more sinister plans in mind. Plus, Duck Dodgers as a hero! An adventurer! And...a robot?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 7.
SCOOBY-DOO #103
Written by John Rozum, art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Leo Batic, Pablo Zamboni and Horacio Ottolini, cover by Joe Staton.
It's a rumble in the jungle as the Mystery, Inc. gang travels to South America to solve a case involving a giant Lizard Creature! And if that's not enough, the gang faces off against a Creepy Voodoo Doll and the freaky Phantom Farmer! Jinkies!
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Dec. 14.
DC LIBRARY TITLES
ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 12 TP
Written by Wendy and Richard Pini, art and new cover by Wendy Pini.
The saga continues in this volume collecting ElfQuest: Kings of the Broken Wheel #8-11. Suntop and Ember have been kidnapped by Rayek and taken into the mists of time. Ten thousand years in the future, the travelers will reappear. But by then mortal Wolfriders will be long dead.
224 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
THE BEST OF THE SPIRIT TP
Written by Will Eisner, art and cover by Eisner.
DC's first-ever collection celebrating the greatest stories by comics mastermind Will Eisner starring one of the most indelible characters ever created: The Spirit. The Best of the Spirit reprints 22 Spirit sections from 1940-1950, featuring famous first appearances, classic confrontations, human interest tales, and all those magnificent splash pages. Eisner's blue-suit-clad, fedora-wearing crimefighter starred in hundreds of newspaper adventure stories that thrilled readers with Eisner's groundbreaking style. Eisner was a master of utilizing the comics format to its greatest strengths, and his Spirit stories are some of his finest examples. This volume also features an introduction by Neil Gaiman.
192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
CMX TITLES
MOON CHILD VOL. 1
Written and illustrated by Shimizu Reiko
Will a half-mermaid, half-human girl bring an end to the feud between humanity and the mer-people -- or bring about the destruction of all life on Earth? As a merman named Shona is returning to his birthplace to spawn, he meets a young human, Jimmy, who suffers from amnesia. Together, Jimmy and Shona set off to find the missing girl. Will they be able to avert a mysterious prophecy, or will finding the secret of Jimmy's identity delay them enough to set Earth on the path to destruction?
176 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
CHIKYU MISAKI VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Iwahara Yuji.
Misaki and Sanae thought it would be easy to conceal their shape-shifting friend Neo in the small village of Hohoro. But more and more people are arriving, seeking explanations. Asai Tokuko has come looking for her kidnappers, Fujikawa Reiko is looking for lost gold, and a mysterious gunman is determined to keep some questions unanswered.
196 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Tachibana Kaimu.
Okino (Sakuya) agrees to join Ruki in the arduous search for Imaizumi (Wakyu)! As they cross the barrier between realities, they find themselves in the ancient village where they spent their previous lives studying under their great master Bishu. They observe as Sakuya's farming village loses more and more of its crops to a demonic disease, but Bishu intercedes to eliminate the evil. Meanwhile, Imaizumi observes his own previous life as Wakyu, and how the death of a relative led him to become Bishu's disciple.
200 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Takanashi Mitsuba.
Kayano and Takeru are finally dating, but a troublemaking pretty-boy named Yuzu might ruin everything! Not only has this menace confessed his love, he has also threatened to hurt Takeru if Kayano doesn't reciprocate his feelings. To make matters worse, there's a theft at school, and Takeru is the main suspect. Kayano's new boyfriend can't be guilty, can he?
192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
MONSTER COLLECTION VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Itoh Sei, original concept by Yasuda Hitoshi/Group SNE.
Kasche is being held captive on mysterious Spiral Island, resting place of the Encyclopedia Verum. It also happens to be one giant anthill, home to the frightening and lethal Crimson Ants! Cuervo and Nastasha have come to rescue their fearless leader but must make a hard choice: Will they exchange the Guardian of Knowledge for her life and doom mankind? Or will the ditzy young summoner's love and friendship give them strength to fight?
170 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
SEIMADEN VOL. 3
Written and illustrated by Higuri You.
While weakened by the air of the human world, demon king Laures is taken prisoner! His most trusted servant seeks to destroy Hilda in a misguided act of loyalty, while Zardi and the Count deliberate on the demon king's ultimate fate. In the meantime, Roddrick has his own demons to face, as he has earned the wrath of his presumed protector. Love for the same woman threatens both, but can they stay blinded by Cupid's arrow for much longer?
180 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
TENJHO TENGE VOL. 5
Written and illustrated by Oh! Great.
The mystery at school heats up as someone -- or something -- hunts down members of the Katana Club. Could a Juken Club member be responsible for these brutal attacks?
232 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
WILDSTORM TITLES
CAPTAIN ATOM: ARMAGEDDON #3
Written by Will Pfeifer, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Sandra Hope, cover by Camuncoli and Gabriele Del'Otto.
With nowhere to go and no one to turn to, Captain Atom looks for help from the U.S. government. Surely the President of the United States does not fear super-powered beings! Will Nikola be able to help him before the Wildcats attack? And, most urgently, before the Void shard within him begins a devastating chain reaction? Don't miss the third chapter of the cataclysmic series.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
DANGER GIRL: BACK IN BLACK #2
Written by Andy Hartnell, art and cover by Nick Bradshaw.
Fire up your chopper and join Danger Girls Abbey Chase and Sydney Savage as they continue their quest for a mysterious Native American artifact! This action-packed issue finds sexy newcomer Ruby joining the DG road trip. But is she really the "rebel with a cause" she claims to be? Or will her bond with the girls take a turn for the worse? And what's the deadly secret that forces Secret Agent Zero to get involved? With so many questions, only one thing's for certain -- this Danger Girl adventure is heating up faster than a bikini model on a custom V-twin.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
EX MACHINA #18
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Tony Harris and Tom Feister, cover by Harris.
The multiple Eisner Award-winning series continues with Part 2 of the incendiary tale "March to War." After a shocking tragedy strikes an Iraq War protest in downtown Manhattan, former superhero and current New York City Mayor Mitchell Hundred is forced to choose between the liberty of his constituents and the security of his city.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEVIN #5
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Carlos Ezquerra, cover by Glenn Fabry.
The miniseries concludes. After the harrowing events of last issue, Kev must come to terms with the consequences of his actions and what they mean for his new life. But first, he must help the Authority overcome one of their greatest foes.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
MAJESTIC #12
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art and cover by Neil Googe.
Series artist Neil Googe returns in an issue guest-starring Zealot, Spartan and Savant! Emissaries of the Kherubim Shapers Guild, led by Majestic's old comrade in arms Javen, arrive on Earth with an urgent agenda...to prevent civil war on the homeworld. But other forces are in play, including one that could be a match for the mighty Majestic.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
MAJESTIC: WHILE YOU WERE OUT TP
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Neil Googe, Juan Santacruz and Trevor Scott, cover by Ed McGuinness.
Witness Majestic's triumphant return to the WildStorm Universe in this trade paperback collecting the first seven issues of the acclaimed new series! When DCU mainstay Superman helps him return home, Majestic is faced with the biggest -- and most chilling -- mystery of his life.
168 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
ROBOTECH: PRELUDE TO THE SHADOW CHRONICLES #4
Written by Tommy Yune, John Waltrip and Jason Waltrip, art and cover by Omar Dogan.
An audacious invasion gains the upper hand for the Robotech Expedition. But with mysterious Invid technology still in General Edwards's grasp, will the clash explode into an outright civil war? Secrets that have driven a wedge between Rick Hunter and Edwards for an entire generation are finally revealed.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 21.
SILENT DRAGON #6
Written by Andy Diggle, art by Leinil Yu and Gerry Alanguilan, cover by Yu.
The blood-soaked series finale! Tokyo is on fire and revolution is in the streets. Reizo confronts his former Lord Hideaki in a battle for the ages! But can there truly be a winner as their beloved country is consumed by civil war? And can Takara's love guide Reizo through this dark time?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
TEAM ZERO #1
Written by Chuck Dixon, art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Sandra Hope.
The year is 1945. In the twilight of World War II, a clash of ideologies leads to a colder, more sinister conflict. And the first battle of this new World War will be fought on the eastern frontier of Germany by a band of seven American commandos. Codename Deathblow has been assigned a mission of dire importance to the future of American national security: reach German test labs in Peenemunde, Germany before the Soviets can, and evacuate all personnel. Step one: gather the Team.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
THE WINTER MEN #5
Written by Brett Lewis, art and cover by John Paul Leon.
It's the holiday season and Kris and Nina must attend Zuko's Christmas party. Too bad the Boy Scouts decide to spoil the festivities by attacking and killing most of Zuko's men. Drost turns to the Siberian for help, but will even he make a difference?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
WRAITHBORN #4
Written by Marcia Chen and Joe Benitez, art and cover by Benitez and Joe Weems.
The calm before the storm! After the traumatic events of last issue, Melanie begins to realize she's involved in something she doesn't understand -- something dangerous -- and she needs help. But who can she turn to? Meanwhile, Brijit and Kiara each plot their next moves in the race to obtain the power of the Wraithborn.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
WILDCATS: NEMESIS #4
Written by Robbie Morrison, art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt "Batt" Banning, cover by Caldwell and Banning.
The Wildcats capture Nemesis and subject her to a harsh interrogation, unaware that they will soon become the target of even deadlier forces! And in ancient Greece, Nemesis engages in the vicious duel that will mark her as a traitor and set her upon a blood-soaked, millennia-spanning quest...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
WILDSIDERZ #3
Written by J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell, art and covers by Campbell.
The thrilling miniseries by fan-favorite creators J. Scott Campbell and Andy Hartnell continues! Will the Wildsiderz finally learn to work together, or will the villainous plans of Dr. Spydre break them apart? In order to retrieve their powers, Styler hatches a plan that forces Zak into a dangerously close encounter with Emily. But is Styler's heroic intent what it seems, or is he after something more personal than powers? Either way, the Wildsiderz will have to keep their emotions in check as Dr. Spydre turns their high school formal into an affair they'll never forget! This issue will ship with two covers by Campbell in approximately 50/50 ratio.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Dec. 7.
TOM STRONG #36
Written by Alan Moore, art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story.
ABC. It's "Tom Strong at the End of the World" as Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse reunite for one final, breathtaking story. The events of the last several issues of Promethea are recalled as our hero ‹ and special guest stars Jack B. Quick, Greyshirt, Splash Brannigan, The Cobweb, Jonni Future, and many others ‹ discover what happens when the world comes to an end. But that's all small potatoes compared to the really big news revealed within these pages! Final issue.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
TOMORROW STORIES SPECIAL #2
Written by Alan Moore and Steve Moore, art by Rick Veitch, Eric Shanower, Jim Baikie and Cameron Stewart, cover by Gene Ha.
ABC. Four fantastical stories set in a world of whimsy and charm by some of comics' top creators! The America's Best team leads the way to the future, The First American and U.S. Angel show us the way to a better life, and Little Margie takes a walk down memory lane. Plus, the rollicking conclusion of a 2-part Jonni Future story.
64 pages, $6.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
TOM STRONG BOOK FOUR SC
Written by Alan Moore, Peter Hogan and Geoff Johns, art by Jerry Ordway, Chris Sprouse, John Paul Leon and Karl Story, cover by Sprouse and Jose Villarrubia.
ABC. The fourth amazing collection of Tom Strong in softcover for the first time, collecting issues #20-25 of the acclaimed series! Witness the introduction of a newly discovered Strong family member, Tom Strong's best pal and more.
160 pages, $17.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
TOP 10: BEYOND THE FARTHEST PRECINCT #5
Written by Paul DiFilippo, art and cover by Jerry Ordway.
ABC. The final chapter brings Hell to Neopolis! The Hell Ditch Pilgrim is sweeping over the city and no one can stand in his path to prevent total destruction. Now, in this time of despair, real heroes step forward; real heroes who make ultimate sacrifices.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
VERTIGO TITLES
100 BULLETS #67
Written by Brian Azzarello, art by Eduardo Risso, cover by Dave Johnson.
After the heartbreaking death of Mr. Shepherd, Dizzy and Wylie continue their road trip through the southwest. However, with Dizzy now activated, she has only one thing on her mind: revenge.
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Dec. 14.
FABLES #44
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha, cover by James Jean.
Part 3 of the 4-part "Arabian Nights (and Days)." The all-powerful d'jinn is loose and has been ordered to destroy most of Fabletown unless Prince Charming can think of a way to undo what the d'jinn's master has wished. Unfortunately, there's no way to take back wishes once spoken.
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Dec. 14.
FABLES VOL. 6: HOMELANDS TP
Written by Bill Willingham, art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, David Hahn, Lan Medina and Dan Green, cover by James Jean.
Collecting issues #34-41 of writer Bill Willingham's Eisner Award-winning creation, Homelands follows Boy Blue on a mission of revenge as he uncovers the Adversary's true identity! Plus, the 2-part story of Jack's adventures in Hollywood and the one-shot story of Mowgli's return to Fabletown.
128 pages, $14.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
DMZ #2
Written by Brian Wood, art by Wood and Riccardo Burchielli, cover by Wood
With the horrors of the previous day's events still resonating in his head, Zee takes Matty on a walking tour of war-torn Manhattan, where he sees both the tragedy and triumph of daily life in the DMZ. However, the experience is short-lived as Matty gets his first news "scoop" -- one that may ultimately silence this rogue reporter.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 14.
HELLBLAZER #215
Written by Mike Carey, art by Leonardo Manco, cover by Tim Bradstreet.
Critically acclaimed writer Mike Carey concludes his three-year Hellblazer run with a tale that leaves John Constantine ready to construct a new life after literally torching the debris of his old one. But he's got one last trick to play, and he's chosen the magicians of London's Tate Club to be his ill-fated audience.
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Dec. 21.
LOVELESS #3
Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Marcelo Frusin.
The compelling western tale by acclaimed writer Brian Azzarello and artist Marcelo Frusin continues. Not content to sit complacently while the world around him tries to destroy him, Wes Cutter decides to go on the offensive and heads into the town of Blackwater to start some trouble. But with a target on his back and plenty of folks taking aim at it, will Wes be able to make it back home in one piece?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
THE LOSERS #31
Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Jock.
"Endgame" continues. As the Losers reel from the devastating toll suffered last issue, Max's origin and his ties to the CIA are finally revealed. But just as the team and Max are playing with all their cards on the table, one final twist awaits to threaten them all.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 28.
LUCIFER #69
Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly, cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
In the explosive finale of the 6-part "Morningstar," Lucifer and Elaine aim to save the two Creations by redefining the rules on which the whole of existence is based. But the effort as well as the price will be terrible.
32 pages, $2.75, in stores on Dec. 21.
SWAMP THING: SPONTANEOUS GENERATION TP
Written by Rick Veitch, art by Veitch and Alfredo Alcala, cover by John Totleben.
Rick Veitch continues his run on the series that helped lay the foundation for the Vertigo line in this new trade paperback collecting Swamp Thing #71-76 . Swamp Thing must find a way to allow himself and his heir to coexist in this world. The solution that presents itself after repeated failures comes as a surprise to everyone, especially John Constantine, who is about to become an unlikely father.
160 pages, $19.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
Y: THE LAST MAN #40
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Goran Sudzuka and José Marzan Jr., cover by Massimo Carnevale.
It's been months since Yorick Brown left the United States, but in this special stand-alone issue, we revisit the many women the last man has left behind -- as well as a stunning development that will no doubt send shock waves through the unmanned world.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
SWAMP THING #22
Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Enrique Breccia, cover by Eric Powell.
Part 2 of the 4-part "The Bleeding Raconteur." Swamp Thing's emotional reunion with Abigail ends with a shock that even Earth's Elemental could never have anticipated. In a bizarre twist of fate, these shattering events may put Swamp Thing on the path to piecing together his broken soul ‹ and recovering his awesome powers.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
TESTAMENT #1
Written by Douglas Rushkoff, art and cover by Liam Sharp.
From the imagination of best-selling author Douglas Rushkoff (Coercion, Club Zero-G), one of the most iconoclastic and acclaimed minds of our era, comes a series that exposes the "real" Bible as it was actually written, and reveals how its mythic tales are repeated today.
Grad student Jake Stern leads an underground band of renegades who use any means necessary to combat the frightening threats to freedom that permeate the world of Testament -- a world very much like our own. They employ technology, alchemy, media hacking and mysticism, discovering a modern threat that has its roots in ancient stories destined to recur in the modern age.
With intricate, darkly detailed art by Liam Sharp, Testament takes place in an unapologetically uncensored Biblical universe, chronicling the grim confrontations between humans and their angry gods. Those horrifying encounters full of murder, magic, monsters, sex and sacrifice, echo the forces at work beneath the surface of today's high-tech and highly ideological conflicts.
In a story as thrilling as it is sure to be controversial, Jake must overcome romantic, psychic, supernatural and epic obstacles on his way to uncovering the reality behind an eternal story in which he, and all of us, are trapped.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Dec. 21.
VIMANARAMA TP
Written by Grant Morrison, art and new cover by Philip Bond.
Color, song and cosmic violence collide in Vimanarama, collecting the 3-issue Vertigo miniseries that fuses East and West together into a transcendental delight of romance and danger. Feel the Earth tremble as 19-year-old grocer's son Ali and his beautiful arranged bride Sofia accidentally unleash an ancient race of unimaginable evil from beneath Bradford, England, then summon the equally powerful Prince Ben Rama and his Ultrahadeen to do battle against them. Shudder as Ben Rama reveals his love for Sofia, the reincarnation of his immortal soul mate, only to lose all his power at her hesitation. And thrill to the final battle between good and evil, played out over the ancient land of Atlantis together with the consummation of the ultimate end-of-the-world love story.
104 pages, $12.99, in stores on Dec. 7.
