(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Bernard Chang Introducing the newest hero in the DCU, the great sage, equal to the heavens, better than his predecessor the legendary Monkey King, even better than the Justice League and definitely the Teen Titans (actually, all the heroes combined), everyone put your hands together for...the Monkey Prince! Marcus Sun moves around a lot because his adoptive parents are freelance henchpeople. This month he finds himself as the new kid at Gotham City High School, where a mysterious man with pig features asks Marcus to walk through a water curtain to reveal himself as who Marcus really is: someone who has adventured through the Journey to the West, can transform into 72 different formations, can clone himself using his hairs, and is called...the Monkey Prince!

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Bernard Chang After retrieving the legendary Ruyi Jingu Bang from the depths of Atlantis, the Monkey Prince now wields a golden staff that can expand as large as a building and shrink as small as a toothpick for safekeeping in his own ear! As awesome as that is, Monkey Prince's civilian counterpart is still just adopted kid Marcus Sun, whose secret-henchpeople parents are on the run yet again after being caught in their super-villainy, and they're headed to Metropolis...which is great news for Monkey Prince because of his crush on Supergirl! Monkey Prince Vol. 2: The Monkey King and I collects Monkey Prince #0, #7-12, and backup stories from Lazarus Planet: Alpha and Lazarus Planet: Omega!

(W) Frank Tieri (A) Logan Faerber (CA) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti A mysterious benefactor has left Harley a time machine, and the DC Universe is thrown into chaos! But with every step Harley takes to right wrongs, she creates another reality in the Multiverse...one where things still suck. With a time machine and a tough, scary, alternate-universe Harley at her side, maybe--just maybe--she can make things right again! Collects MULTIVERSITY: HARLEY SCREWS UP THE DCU #1-6.

(W) Ivan Cohen, Danny Lore (A) Marco Failla, Luciano Vecchio (CA) Eddy Barrows Kid Quick?the Future State Flash?and their fellow heroes Supergirl, Robin, Aquagirl, Klarienne the Witch Girl, and Troy take center stage in a miniseries that rocks Earth-11 to its core! What is Sister Blood's true mission among the lost souls of New York City? Can Teen Justice get through their growing pains fast enough to learn the answer in time to stop it? And what role will the mysterious Raven?the brooding hero who has refused to join the team in the past?play in the ultimate battle? The secrets of Earth-11?s newest heroes and villains unfold in DC's most exciting new team title! Collects MULTIVERSITY: TEEN JUSTICE #1-6, along with Teen Justice's first appearance from DC'S VERY MERRY MULTIVERSE and a story from DC PRIDE 2022!

(W) Bryan Q. Miller (A) Jon Sommariva (CA) Dan Mora Bruce Wayne, Diana Prince, and Clark Kent each wake in a cold sweat, troubled by enigmatic dreams they've had about the rabbit, the star child, and the witch. Searching for the source of these visions brings them face-to-face with a very strange visitor: the one and only Bugs Bunny! What's the meaning of all this? And who's behind this meeting of worlds? Collects MULTIVERSUS: COLLISION DETECTED #1-6.

(W) Sara Farizan (A/CA) Nicoletta Baldari Andy, like a lot of kids, feels a little lost and out of place when he moves to Gotham. Unlike most kids, he?s less excited about the idea of meeting Batman than he is about seeing his childhood hero, the wrestler Waylon Jones?a.k.a. Killer Croc! If Andy can find him and ask for some wrestling tips, he can have it all. Trouble is, Batman is looking for Andy?s childhood hero, too. In My Buddy, Killer Croc, Sara Farizan and Nicoletta Baldari unite to tell a charming tale of a boy in a new school, his new friends and enemies, and the super-villain who teaches him how to put the bullies in their place.

(W/A/CA) Dustin Hansen Meet Dewey Jenkins, a 13-year old schoolkid who's about to fail science class. Follow him on an amazing adventure that leads Dewey and his friends to a virtual world where they will have to overcome all sorts of digital creatures and solve a number of puzzles in order to get home. My Video Game Ate My Homework is a funny, fast-paced adventure that shows the importance of cooperation and teamwork, as well as the importance of using your own unique abilities to solve problems. It's illustrated in Dustin Hansen's colorful, cartoony style, and filled with lots of sight gags and nods to video-gaming tropes. Dustin Hansen spent years directing and creating video games before becoming a writer and illustrator, and makes his DC debut with My Video Game Ate My Homework!

(W) Alisa Kwitney (A) Mike Norton, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco Hitting the books takes on a whole new meaning when a teenage Zatanna Zatara enrolls at Mystik University--an otherworldly college that promises to teach its young charges how to master their unique and often dangerous magickal abilities. The classic magicians of the DC Universe are reimagined for a new era in Mystik U: Freshman Year Enchantments, collecting the three-issue miniseries from critically acclaimed novelist Alisa Kwitney (Cadaver & Queen, Till the Fat Lady Sings) and fan-favorite artist Mike Norton (Revival, Runaways), presented here for the first time as a young adult graphic novel.

(W) Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker (A/CA) Jamal Campbell SHE'S BACK! Naomi returns to unravel the mysteries around herself and her powers. After joining the Justice League, our hero arrives at her home in Port Oswego to find her mentor Dee missing, and now she's determined to figure out what happened to him. But in her search for the missing Thanagarian warrior, Naomi uncovers shocking truths that will forever change her life. Guest-starring Black Adam, Superman, and the Justice League, plus the return of...Zumbado! The entire creative team (Brian Michael Bendis, David F. Walker, and Jamal Campbell) behind the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-nominated debut series returns to answer all the questions that surround Naomi, her legacy, and her place in the DC Universe pantheon. Collecting NAOMI: SEASON TWO #1-6.

DC's biggest, newest mystery starts here! When a fight between Superman and Mongul crashes into a small Northwestern town, Naomi begins to uncover the last time a super-powered person visited her home-and how that might tie into her own origins and adoption. Follow Naomi's journey on a quest that will take her to the heart of the DC Universe and unfold a universe of ideas and stories that have never been seen before. Join writers Brian Michael Bendis and David Walker and breakout artist Jamal Campbell in Wonder Comics' massively ambitious new series and star...Naomi. Collects NAOMI issues #1-6.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams In 2011 DC made its boldest move in 25 years with the announcement of the New 52--reinventing its fictional universe from the groundup, and restarting its publishing line with 52 new and relaunched series, each starting with a fresh #1. Ten years later, DC returns to that exciting era with a new Deluxe Edition collection of the New 52?s greatest first issues. This collection showcases the breadth of the New 52?s creative diversity, including Geoff Johns and Jim Lee?s new origin for the Justice League, the start of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo?s storied run on Batman, the intense mythological drama of Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang?s Wonder Woman, Grant Morrison and Rags Morales taking Superman back to his roots, and the unpredictable body horror of Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman?s Animal Man.

(W) Josie Campbell (A/CA) Evan Doc Shaner Mary Bromfield has always struggled to determine who she is outside her family?kinda hard to do when you?re all superheroes! Now, after Billy Batson?s heroic sacrifice, the power of Shazam has vanished, and she?s been left powerless. Most heroes would be distraught, but not Mary. It?s finally time for a voyage of self-discovery as she prepares for her freshman year of college and a civilian life. But nothing is ever truly normal for this young hero, because she?s just been chosen as the new champion of Shazam! (At least according to a talking rabbit sent by her estranged brother Billy.) Will she embrace the power? Or will it die along with this world?s hope of survival against the mysterious magical forces waiting to take control? The New Champion of Shazam! collects the entire four issue series!

(W) Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta At last, DC collects NEW GODS, the centerpiece of Jack Kirby's 'Fourth World' saga, in its own trade paperback. This title introduces the sprawling cast from the twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, including Darkseid, Orion, Highfather, Lightray and many more! This collection includes NEW GODS #1-11, plus the 48-page story 'Even Gods Must Die' from 1984 and the original 1985 graphic novel THE HUNGER DOGS.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Paris Cullins, Al Vey Yuga Khan, the original ruler of Apokolips, returns! Written by Mark Evanier, Paris Cullins, and Rick Hoberg Art by Paris Cullins, Rick Hoberg, Willie Blyberg, and others After deposing Darkseid and leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Khan is intent on resuming his quest for the secret of the Source. Can Orion and the New Gods stop him before darkness engulfs the universe? Collects New Gods #15-28.

(W) Marv Wolfman (A) Various (CA) George Perez, Dick Giordano Art by George Perez, Romeo Tanghal, and others In 1980, writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Perez introduced a timeless team including Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Raven, and Starfire! This omnibus edition collects the team?s debut in DC Comics Presents #26, plus The New Teen Titans #1-20, The New Teen Titans Annual #1, The Best of DC (Blue Ribbon Digest) #18, and Tales of the New Teen Titans #1-4.

As these stories from the late 1980s begin, the Titans battle the Omega Men in the depths of space! Then, while the evil Blackfire takes over as ruler of the planet Tamaran, the team returns to Earth to take on new missions. Together, Cyborg and Changeling try to track down Changeling's father, Mento, while Wonder Girl leads a new team of heroes into Switzerland to stop Cheshire from disrupting a summit talk between the U.S. and Russia-and Nightwing sneaks into Brother Blood's headquarters to free Raven. Collects New Teen Titans #16-23 and The Omega Men #34.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Eduardo Barreto Written by Marv Wolfman and others Art by Eduardo Barreto, Romeo Tanghal, and others In the final volume of the second New Teen Titans series, the Titans face off against Wildebeest, Godiva, and Mother Mayhem once more, and encounter an enemy capable of infiltrating their dreams. Plus, discover the origins of Nightwing! Collecting incredible tales from the late ?80s, this volume contains stories from The New Teen Titans #41-49, The New Teen Titans Annual #4, Secret Origins #13, Secret Origins Annual #3, and Tales of the Teen Titans #91.

(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Alvaro Martinez Bueno No one who was invited to the House knew Max, but she knew each and every one of them: masters of their fields, titans of industry, the best and the brightest of humanity. When Max whispered to each of them that they could be saved from certain disaster and thrive in a custom-made paradise, they didn't hesitate. After all, being the future of humanity could be...nice, couldn't it? James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martínez Bueno shocked the comics industry with their classic of contemporary horror, but the story goes to unexpected new places in this stunning collection! Collects THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #1-6.

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Various (CA) Bruno Redondo Art by Bruno Redondo, Geraldo Borges, Caio Filipe and More After using the Pennyworth Foundation to create a haven for unhoused kids, Dick Grayson's got a target on his back. It's a good thing he's under the protection of Nightwing, and the Titans, and Bludhaven's new commissioner! Now Blockbuster's finding it difficult for his hit men to get Grayson...until Heartless offers Blockbuster a deal he cannot refuse. By the end of this battle, someone will find out who Nightwing is, someone will get their heart taken out, and Bludhaven will be changed forever. Collects NIGHTWING #92-96.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Bruno Redondo Written by Tom Taylor, Jay Kristoff, and C.S. Pacat Art by Bruno Redondo, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Eduardo Pansica, Inaki Miranda, and Others Nightwing meets his biggest fan! Too bad it interrupts a romantic weekend and leads to a battle with a soul-sucking demon. And with Blockbuster off the board, Tony Zucco heads to Bludhaven in an attempt to claim the city as his own...but will Heartless claim victory first with his army of prison inmates? Then, find out who the villain is behind the platinum mask. Join Nightwing as he trains Jon Kent and follow Bitewing in her first year with her humans Nightwing and Batgirl and see how she takes a bite out of crime! Collects Nightwing #97-100 and Nightwing 2022 Annual.

(W) Tom Taylor, Marv Wolfman (A) Various (CA) Bruno Redondo Art by Stephen Byrne, Sami Basri, Daniele di Nicuolo, Bruno Redondo and Vicente Cifuentes Embark on a thrilling adventure with Nightwing as he unravels the mysteries of the Hold, an ancient secret society in Bludhaven. When Nightwing reunites with his former flame, Bea Bennett, the truth about the secret society comes to light, and his relationship with Bea takes a transformative turn. Nightwing also grapples with a perplexing new challenge--can the world's greatest detective aid him in uncovering the truth before it's too late? Don't miss out on this action-packed Volume 6--featuring the monumental 300th issue with a special contribution from one of Nightwing's very own creators, Marv Wolfman!

(W) Dan Watters (A/CA) Dexter Soy Dick Grayson joins DC's All In initiative with a brand-new creative team for Nightwing. It's not all sunshine when Bludhaven erupts into a warzone between rival gangs fighting for the future of crime. Nightwing must push himself further than he ever has to save his home and legacy. Don't miss this groundbreaking new era that redefines what it means to be a hero from the brand-new creative team of writer Dan Watters and artist Dexter Soy. Collects NIGHTWING #119-124.

(W) Dan Watters (A/CA) Dexter Soy Dick Grayson joins DC's All In initiative with a brand-new creative team for Nightwing. It's not all sunshine when Bludhaven erupts into a warzone between rival gangs fighting for the future of crime. Nightwing must push himself further than he ever has to save his home and legacy. Don't miss this groundbreaking new era that redefines what it means to be a hero from the brand-new creative team of writer Dan Watters and artist Dexter Soy. Collects NIGHTWING #119-124.

(W) Tim Seeley, Various (A) Various (CA) Javier Fernandez BACK IN THE BLUE AND BLACK. BACK IN BLUDHAVEN. NIGHTWING HAS RETURNED! Art by Javier Fernandez, Marcus To, Bernard Chang, and More Dick Grayson is his name. Heroism is his one true calling. To heed that call, he's worn many faces. He was the first Robin, a replacement Batman, and a superspy, but the greatest of the masks he's worn is the one he created himself. He is Nightwing. And he's returned to take back the streets of the city he loves. Collects NIGHTWING: REBIRTH #1, NIGHTWING #1-49, BATGIRL #14-17, BATMAN #7-8, BATMAN: PRELUDE TO THE WEDDING: NIGHTWING VS. HUSH #1, DETECTIVE COMICS #941-942, GREEN ARROW #32, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS ANNUAL #1, SUICIDE SQUAD #26, TEEN TITANS #12, and stories from BATGIRL #25, DC REBIRTH HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, and ROBIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1!

(W) Dennis O'Neil, Chuck Dixon (A) Scott McDaniel, Greg Land, Karl Story, Mike Sellers (CA) Scott McDaniel, Karl Story Acclaimed comics creators Dennis O'Neil, Chuck Dixon, Scott McDaniel, and Greg Land chronicle one of the defining chapters in the life of this legendary DC hero in Nightwing Vol. 1: Bludhaven, collecting the four-issue NIGHTWING miniseries and issues #1-8 of the original NIGHTWING series.

(W) Scott Beatty, Chuck Dixon (A/CA) Scott McDaniel The acclaimed Batgirl: Year One and Robin: Year One writing team reunites with Nightwing penciller Scott McDaniel to tell the story of Nightwing: Year One. This 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects the entire saga, featuring a brand-new introduction by writer Scott Beatty, the never-before-printed outline and notes from the making of the Year One storyline, the Nightwing #104 script, an extensive behind-the-scenes sketchbook from penciller Scott McDaniel, a brand-new cover by McDaniel, and more!

(W) Stephanie Williams, Vita Ayala (A) Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, Various (CA) Alitha Martinez Nubia has been crowned queen of Themyscira, but the new title also brings challenges. With the unexpected arrival of new Amazons, our hero is forced to reckon with her past and forge a new path forward for her sisters. Little does she know, a great evil grows beneath the island and it?s up to this former guardian of Doom?s Doorway to unite her tribe before paradise is lost forever! Collects NUBIA & THE AMAZONS #1-6, along with pages from INFINITE FRONTIER #0.

(W) Stephanie Williams (A) Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, John Livesay (CA) Joshua Sway Swaby Nubia might be queen, but not all Amazons call Themyscira home, which prompts the new monarch to leave Themyscira for the first time in decades to serve her people. Now, as she embarks on her tour through Man's World to show off the newly established sisterhood, she will be met with joy, distrust, and danger. As she travels to the homes of both the Bana-Mighdall and Esquecida tribes, something lurks in the shadows following her every move. A villain from Nubia's mysterious past has been waiting for the day the queen would join the outside world again, and they're ready to make her wish she'd never left paradise!

(W) L.L. McKinney (A/CA) Robyn Smith Nubia has always been a little bit...different. As a baby she showcased Amazon-like strength by pushing over a tree to rescue her neighbor?s cat. But despite her having similar abilities, the world has no problem telling her that she?s no Wonder Woman. And even if she were, they wouldn?t want her. Every time she comes to the rescue, she?s reminded of how people see her: as a threat. Her moms do their best to keep her safe, but Nubia can?t deny the fire within her, even if she?s a little awkward about it sometimes. Even if it means people assume the worst.When Nubia?s best friend, Quisha, is threatened by a boy who thinks he owns the town, Nubia will risk it all?her safety, her home, and her crush on that cute kid in English class?to become the hero society tells her she isn?t.From the witty and powerful voice behind A Blade So Black, and with endearing and expressive art by Robyn Smith, comes a vital story for today about equality, identity, and kicking it with your squad.

(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Robert Carey (CA) Roger Cruz Explore the forgotten corners of DC's multiverse with Batwoman and Luke Fox! Using his fortune, Luke Fox launches a new organization dedicated to shining light into the world's darkest corners. His first recruit: Kate Kane, the Batwoman--who will re-embrace her military background to protect Luke's dream and encounter every bit of strangeness the DCU has to offer. Collects issues #1-6 of OUTSIDERS!

(W) Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A) Robert Carey (CA) Roger Cruz Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman: One Bad Day: Clayface, Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic) and artist Robert Carey (Red Atlantis) present the stunning conclusion of Batwing, Batwoman, and Drummer's journey across the DC cosmos. They might want to strap in tight--because if they're not careful, there may not be a universe left to return to!

(W) Kyle Starks (A) Steve Pugh (CA) Kris Anka Having earned his release from the Suicide Squad, Peacemaker wants to try to do normal superhero stuff for a change. Unfortunately everyone, including the bad guys, thinks he sucks at superhero stuff. But when busting up a terrorist ring introduces Christopher Smith to the cutest puppy to ever walk (awkwardly) on four legs, he finds the unconditional love he's been de?nied his whole life...until the dog is kidnapped by a super-villain with some very un-super-heroic plans for Peacemaker's brand of ultraviolence. Will he help an unstable criminal steal the world's most valuable--and dangerous-- DNA? Honestly, Christopher's pretty lonely, so it probably just depends on how nicely they ask...

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Michael Gaydos Pearl is an exceptional tattoo artist...and accidental assassin for one of the modern-day San Francisco Yakuza. She was born into one life, but another is calling to her. This is Pearl Vol. 1, from the Peabody Award-winning creators of Jessica Jones. When Pearl accidentally meets one of her peers, her counterpart from another clan, she starts to dream of a better life. But Pearl has a very special ability that keeps pulling her back into the violent world she is desperate to escape. PEARL is a major series launch from writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos that features their first brand-new original character since Jessica Jones. This new title collects issues #1-6.

(W) Tom King (A) Rafael De Latorre (CA) Carmine Di Giandomenico Tom King (Batman, The Human Target), Rafael de Latorre (Daredevil), and Marcelo Maiolo (Amazons Attack) bring their tale of Penguin's redemption and revenge to a close in The Penguin: All Bad Things, collecting THE PENGUIN #8-12.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Neal Adams Written by John Broome, Mike Friedrich, Robert Kanigher, and others Art by Carmine Infantino, Bill Draut, Dan Spiegle, and others First introduced in 1952, the Phantom Stranger stands as one of DC's most enigmatic characters, a supernatural hero shrouded in mystery. This omnibus collects stories from THE PHANTOM STRANGER (1952) #1-6; THE PHANTOM STRANGER (1969) #1-41; BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #8; THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #89, 98, 145; DC COMICS PRESENTS #25, #72; DC SUPER-STARS #18; HOUSE OF SECRETS #150; JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #103; THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #1-13; SECRET ORIGINS #10; SHOWCASE #80; and WHO'S WHO: THE DEFINITIVE DIRECTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #18.

(W) Warren Ellis (A) John Cassaday, Jerry Ordway (CA) John Cassaday For Elijah Snow, it's time to look at everything Planetary has encountered during the past year and start piecing it all together. What is the Hark Corporation? Why do they sometimes work with the Four? And the biggest question of all: Why are the Four in Australia, building a giant gun atop Ayers Rock? Elijah Snow is building his own conspiracy to bring down the Four, and he's targeting William Leather first. But what does his plan, which entangles Anna Hark and John Stone, have to do with the first moonshot...in 1851? Collects PLANETARY #15-27, PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA #1 and PLANETARY/BATMAN: NIGHT ON EARTH #1.

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Marcio Takara, Haining (CA) Jessica Fong Take the brilliant yet naive undergrad Pamela Isley and put her on a collision course with her evil genius of a professor, Doctor Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man, and the seed is planted for Gotham's environmentalist supervillain to blossom. From award-winning author G. Willow Wilson and acclaimed artists Marcio Takara and Haining comes the definitive origin story of Poison Ivy, finally told in her own words.

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Various (CA) Jessica Fong CAN IVY FIND A WAY TO SET EVERYTHING RIGHT, OR WILL HER NEW LEASE ON LIFE END BEFORE IT HAS A CHANCE TO TRULY GET STARTED? Art by Marcio Takara, Brian Level, Atagun Ilhan, Haining and DaNI With her body and life restored, Poison Ivy embarks on a fierce battle for the natural world, but her mission is upended when she unknowingly resurrects an ancient site from Gotham's past, awakening something...insatiable. As she confronts a violent eco-terrorist group, dubbed the Order of the Green Knight, Ivy discovers the far-reaching consequences of her actions. If that wasn't bad enough, Ivy seems to have restarted an ancient conflict between the primordial forces of the Grey and the Green, with Ivy and Janet stuck in the middle, as both sides seek to use the two humans to advance their own secret goals.

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Marcio Takara, Haining (CA) Jessica Fong Take the brilliant yet naive undergrad Pamela Isley and put her on a collision course with her evil genius of a professor, Doctor Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man, and the seed is planted for Gotham's environmentalist supervillain to blossom. From award-winning author G. Willow Wilson and acclaimed artists Marcio Takara and Haining comes the definitive origin story of Poison Ivy, finally told in her own words.

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) Various (CA) Jessica Fong CAN IVY FIND A WAY TO SET EVERYTHING RIGHT, OR WILL HER NEW LEASE ON LIFE END BEFORE IT HAS A CHANCE TO TRULY GET STARTED? Art by Marcio Takara, Brian Level, Atagun Ilhan, Haining and DaNI With her body and life restored, Poison Ivy embarks on a fierce battle for the natural world, but her mission is upended when she unknowingly resurrects an ancient site from Gotham's past, awakening something...insatiable. As she confronts a violent eco-terrorist group, dubbed the Order of the Green Knight, Ivy discovers the far-reaching consequences of her actions. If that wasn't bad enough, Ivy seems to have restarted an ancient conflict between the primordial forces of the Grey and the Green, with Ivy and Janet stuck in the middle, as both sides seek to use the two humans to advance their own secret goals.