(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson & Various (CA) Alex Ross A superpowered convict must turn detective to protect his community. A young lawyer becomes entangled with a chilling avenger. A television actor finds himself playing superhero for real. A living cartoon reflects on his strange life. And much more, including a guide to Astro City's heroes, history, and neighborhoods illustrated by an all-star roster of artists. Star creators KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, ALEX ROSS, and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes. Collects ASTRO CITY, VOL. 2 #13-22; ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5; ASTRO CITY SPECIAL #1; portions of 9-11: THE WORLD'S FINEST COMIC BOOK WRITERS & ARTISTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER #2; and ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR'S GUIDE.

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson, Alex Sinclair (CA) Alex Ross The longest, most sweeping epic in Astro City's history, in one volume for the first time. Across the 1970s and '80s, Charles and Royal Williams deal with tragedy and obsession. One a cop, one a criminal, both have been shaped irrevocably by Astro City's heroes, and as the city enters a time of darkness, it'll take all they have to survive. Also features the full story of the death-and life-of the Silver Agent. Collects ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK ONE #1-4, ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #1-4, ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK THREE #1-4, ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #1-4, ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #1-2, and portions of ASTRO CITY/ARROWSMITH: THE FLIP BOOK

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson (CA) Alex Ross This collection starts with a look back at Astro City's past in a special 20th anniversary tale. It all began with Samaritan's dreams of flying - but what is he dreaming of now? Then, a suburban family must face a terrifying alien invasion in 'The Menace from Earth.' And finally, the spotlight turns to Steeljack and how he's been getting by the last few years. When he's hired by a femme fatale from his past, he'll wind up in deep trouble with no one to turn to. Collects ASTRO CITY #26, 29-30 and 32-34.

(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) Brent Eric Anderson & Various BACK IN PRINT! When RISING STARS first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI/ (Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor) spawned three spin-off miniseries and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes. Collects RISING STARS #1-24, #0, #1/2, RISING STARS PRELUDE, RISING STARS: BRIGHT, RISING STARS: VOICES OF THE DEAD, & RISING STARS: UNTOUCHABLE.