(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Nick Cardy Written by Jim Shooter, E. Nelson Bridwell, Cary Bates, and More Art by Win Mortimer, George Tuska, Dave Cockrum, and More This first collection starring the greatest heroes of the 30th century features long out-of-print tales from November 1968 to July 1974, such as War of the Wraith-Mates, The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time, and The Impossible Target, pulled from the pages of ACTION COMICS #378-387 and #389-392, ADVENTURE COMICS #374-380 and #403, and SUPERBOY #172-173, #176, #183-184, #188, #190-191, #193, #195, and #197-203.

(W) Bob Haney, Various (A) Ramona Fradon, Sal Trapani, Various (CA) Ramona Fradon Adventurer Rex Mason would do anything for the right price! When he's hired by his girlfriend's evil millionaire father to steal the legendary Orb of Ra, his life is forever changed! Transformed by the ancient Egyptian artifact, Rex is reborn as Metamorpho. He can now transform his body into hundreds of different substances and shapes, but he's gotta figure out how to save his love life first...maybe if he becomes a superhero? Collects stories from BRAVE AND THE BOLD #57-58, #66, #68, #101; METAMORPHO #1-17; and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Pat Boyette Written by Joe Gill, Paul Kupperberg, John Ostrander, and More Art by Pat Boyette, Denys Cowan, Tod Smith, and More Christopher Smith is a peace envoy and diplomat whose entire life is dedicated to the elimination of war between men. In fact, he loves peace so much that he is willing to do anything to preserve it...including fighting for it. Christopher Smith is the Peacemaker! Discover the comics origin of the character from the hit show on Max in his very own DC Finest volume, collecting Peacemaker's never-before-reprinted comics debut from THE FIGHTIN' 5 #40-41, the five-issue miniseries from 1967, PEACEMAKER #1-4, and his cameos from the pages of CHECKMATE #16-26, #28, and #32-33, SUICIDE SQUAD #27-30, VIGILANTE #37-38 and #41-43, and ECLIPSO #11-13.

(W/A/CA) Jack Cole To all the world, Eel O'Brien is the toughest gangster afoot. But after a chemical spill grants him the ability to stretch his body into all manner of shapes and sizes, he decides to use his newfound powers to atone for his previous life of crime by becoming the costumed avenger Plastic Man! DC Finest: Plastic Man: The Origin of Plastic Man collects the original long-out-of-print Plastic Man stories published between August 1941 and July 1944 in POLICE COMICS #1-36 and PLASTIC MAN #1-2.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Murphy Anderson Written by John Broome, Gardner Fox, Jack Schiff, Sid Gerson and Others Art by Jim Mooney, Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino and Others DC Finest proudly presents this first genre anthology collection featuring classic science fiction stories that have never before been collected! This is Silver Age weirdness at its best from legendary talents including John Broome, Gardner Fox, Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, and many others, starring long-forgotten pulp heroes, such as Tommy Tomorrow and Captain Comet, and strange dimensions where gorillas rule the world! Start your sci-fi collection today with these stories from ACTION COMICS #183-196, STRANGE ADVENTURES #35-48, and MYSTERY IN SPACE #16-22.

(W) John Ostrander (A) Various (CA) Luke McDonnell, Karl Kesel Art by Luke McDonnell, John Byrne, Joe Brozowski and More Task Force X was created in World War II to neutralize metahuman and supernatural threats. Over time, the roster was updated to include incarcerated supervillains who could reduce their prison sentences if they went on dangerous assignments that were deemed suicide missions. Thus, Task Force X earned a new nickname: the Suicide Squad! This first collection of John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell's classic run includes stories from SUICIDE SQUAD #1-10, SECRET ORIGINS #14, DETECTIVE COMICS #582, THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #62-64, FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN ANNUAL #5, LEGENDS #1-6, and MILLENNIUM #4.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Curt Swan, Stan Kaye Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, William Woolfolk and Others Art by John Sikela, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Sy Barry and Others The Boy of Steel stars in his first dedicated DC Finest volume collecting tales published between April 1954 and September 1955. Despite having superpowers, being Superboy sure ain't easy! Especially if you happen to be growing up in Smallville, Kansas, where subterranean cities, super brats, and robot doubles seem to be a dime a dozen. But it isn't all bad, especially when you have a loyal super-dog like Krypto by your side. This classic volume reprints adventures such as Superboy Meets Superlad, The Super Brat of Smallville, and Krypto's first-ever comics appearance in The Super-dog from Krypton from ADVENTURE COMICS #199-216 and SUPERBOY #33-43.

(W) Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel (A) Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Curt Swan (CA) Curt Swan, Al Plastino Kara Zor-El soars into her very own DC Finest collection! In The Supergirl from Krypton, Kara lands on Earth and discovers that she possesses all the same powers as her cousin, Superman. Inspired by her famous kin, Kara adopts a secret identity and uses her powers to help those in need. This inaugural volume contains Supergirl's appearances from 1959 to 1962 in the pages of ACTION COMICS #252-288, ADVENTURE COMICS #278, SUPERMAN #139-140 and #144, SUPERBOY #80, SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #14 and #20, and SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #40, #46, #51, and #57.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Curt Swan Written by Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, Otto Binder and More Art by Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, Jim Mooney and More All your favorite Superman Family members finally get their chance to shine in their very own DC Finest line in full color! Join Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Lana Lang, Streaky the Supercat, Krypto the Superdog, and more in these lighthearted tales that showcase what it's really like to be the girlfriend, pal, boss, or pet of the Man of Steel. Collects stories from July 1960 to October 1961 originally published in SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #19-28, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #47-56, ACTION COMICS #266 and #277, and SUPERMAN #142-143 and #147.

(W) Dennis O'Neil, Leo Dorfman, Various (A) Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, Various (CA) Neal Adams One of the most beloved eras of Superman comics begins! In the Kryptonite Nevermore era, all of Earth's kryptonite has been turned into iron, effectively rendering the Man of Steel truly invulnerable. But without any weaknesses to hold him back, can Superman be trusted to not succumb to his darker impulses? Featuring stories by comics legends Dennis O'Neil, Curt Swan, and Murphy Anderson, DC Finest: Kryptonite Nevermore marks the beginning of one of the greatest chapters in comics history. Collects ACTION COMICS #393-406 and SUPERMAN #233-238, #240-246.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dan Adkins The Man of Steel and the Flash! The Caped Crusader and Black Canary! See the World's Finest duo of Superman and Batman join forces with other DC superheroes in DC Finest: Team-Ups: Chase to the End of Time, collecting some of the most exciting team-up stories from the Bronze Age of comics from May 1978 to October 1979. Featuring the works of some of the greatest artists and writers in comics, this volume contains stories from DC COMICS PRESENTS #1-14 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #141-155.

(W) Marv Wolfman, Mike W. Barr, Various (A) George Perez, Gil Kane, Various (CA) George Perez Witness one of the greatest acts of betrayal in comics history in the The Judas Contract, where one of the Teen Titans' own turns on them. But from this tragedy, a new hero will arise. Enter Nightwing! Collecting stories from July 1983 to March 1984, this volume features THE NEW TEEN TITANS #33-40, THE NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2, TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #41-47, TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #3, THE VIGILANTE #3, BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #5, ACTION COMICS #546, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #300.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert Written by Robert Kanigher, Gardner Fox, and John Broome Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Frank Giacoia, and More His name is Barry Allen and he is the Fastest Man Alive--the Flash! This volume contains stories from September 1956 to September 1961, featuring Barry's origin and the monumental meeting of Barry and Jay Garrick in Flash of Two Worlds. Collects SHOWCASE #4, #8, and #13-14, and THE FLASH #105-123.

(W) Gail Simone, Mark Waid, Marc Andreyko (A) Various (CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson READ GAIL SIMONE'S ICONIC RUN FROM THE VERY BEGINNING! Art by Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Bernard Chang and Others On Themyscira, she is known as Diana, but to the rest of the world, she is called Wonder Woman due to her strength, bravery, and courage! In her first DC Finest collection, we land in the beginning of acclaimed writer Gail Simone's (Birds of Prey) fan-favorite era that delved heavily into the history and mythology of the Amazons. These stories, including The Circle, Ends of the Earth, and Rise of the Olympian, saw Diana facing classic foes like Captain Nazi, literary monsters such as Grendel, and, of course, her longtime nemesis Ares. Each DC Finest volume is the perfect starting point to get acquainted with a character and jump into tales that have contributed to their rich histories! DC Finest: Wonder Woman: Origins & Omens collects these Wonder Woman issues from October 2007 to 2009: Wonder Woman (vol. 3) #14-35, Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Wonder Woman/Grace #1, and The Brave and

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Trina Robbins Written by Dan Mishkin, Mindy Newell, Trina Robbins, Kurt Busiek and Others Art by Don Heck, Trina Robbins, Eduardo Barreto and Others At long last--Wonder Woman's adventures before George Perez's game-changing Crisis reboot get their own DC Finest volume that officially ends her first long-running series from the 1940s. Featuring tales from WONDER WOMAN #306-329, DC COMICS PRESENTS #76, BLUE DEVIL #10, and THE LEGEND OF WONDER WOMAN #1-4, written and illustrated by the late comics historian Trina Robbins, this long-awaited collection features never-before reprinted stories that have been restored for the very first time.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson The Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso returns to the 100 Bullets saga for a tale of shattered trust and blood vengeance. 100 Bullets: Brother Lono: The Deluxe Edition collects the complete eight-issue series in oversized hardcover for the first time ever, with a brand-new eight-page 100 Bullets story by Azzarello and Risso exclusive to this collection, an introduction by acclaimed author Matz (The Killer), a connecting cover by Dave Johnson that continues the prior 100 Bullets Deluxe Edition covers, and more!

(W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Eduardo Risso How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you--in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and 100 rounds of ammunition--would you take it? To the damaged and downtrodden, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: just who is making these actions possible--and why? Collects 100 Bullets #1-19 and a short story from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #3.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? This second of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso's 100 Bullets collects issues #20-36 of their acclaimed Vertigo series and includes Azzarello's original script for The Mimic from #20.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson JUDGE, JURY, EXECUTIONER. How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That's the opportunity that a man called Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: Just who is making these actions possible--and why? This third of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso's 100 BULLETS collects issues #37-58 of their acclaimed Vertigo series and also includes never-before-seen character sketches by Risso for an unproduced 100 Bullets video game.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) J.G. Jones Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid Art by Keith Giffen, Eddy Barrows, Chris Batista and Others After Infinite Crisis, the DC Universe had its most eventful year ever. It was a year without Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman?but not a year without heroes! Collects the entirety of the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed DC Comics weekly series!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) JG Jones, Alex Sinclair Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid Art by Keith Giffen, Joe Bennett, Eddy Barrows, Chris Batista and More DC's groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a missing year in the DC Universe--in real-time. The cataclysmic events of Infinite Crisis have left the world without its three biggest icons--Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman--and the question is asked: Who will stand up in their absence? Collects 52 #1-26.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) JG Jones Written by Mark Waid, Greg Rucka, Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns Art by Keith Giffen, Chris Batista, Joe Bennett and Others DC's groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic, 52 tells the story of a missing year in the DC Universe--in real time. The cataclysmic events of Infinite Crisis have left the world without its three biggest icons--Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman--and the question is asked: Who will stand up in their absence? Collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements and more! Collects 52 #27-52.

(W) Mike Millar (A) Frank Quitely & Various (CA) Frank Quitely Collecting the entire second half of THE AUTHORITY's groundbreaking first series, this new edition of THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY VOL. 2 includes Mark Millar's legendary run, presented in its unexpurgated form for the first time. From deposing monarchs to posing for magazine covers, from the heights of popularity to the bottom of the barrel, THE AUTHORITY redefined the comic book super-team. This slipcased, oversized hardcover volume includes THE AUTHORITY #13-29, THE AUTHORITY ANNUAL 2000 and stories from WILDSTORM SUMMER SPECIAL!

(W) Frank Miller (A/CA) Frank Miller, Klaus Janson Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns--and its equally provocative sequel The Dark Knight Strikes Again--gets the oversize Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume slipcase edition. With stunning art and brilliant commentary, this volume collects BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1-4 and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1-4.

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank It?s the story you never thought you?d see! Dr. Manhattan, a near-omnipotent being from the Watchmen universe, has been using his powers to rewrite the DCU?reshaping some heroes? histories, erasing other heroes altogether, and playing with the fates of the good and evil alike. But what does a godlike being from another world stand to gain from the DC Universe? And now that our heroes know who?s been toying with their lives, can they stop him? Collecting the full 12-issue miniseries in one oversize hardcover slipcase, this new edition also features dozens of pages of behind-the-scenes features, including never-before-seen sketches by Gary Frank.

For the first time, DC collects Jack Kirby's legendary run of the Fourth World titles in oversized Absolute editions! These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy, and the world-conquering Darkseid adventured across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation. Collects SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #133-145, FOREVER PEOPLE #1-6, NEW GODS #1-6, MISTER MIRACLE #1-6, plus extra features.

(W) Jack Kirby (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Rian Hughes, Jack Kirby In the 1970s, after decades shaping the Marvel Universe, Jack the King Kirby made a much-publicized move to DC Comics, where he was given full creative freedom to build something unprecedented: A sweeping multi-series saga featuring new worlds, instantly iconic new characters, and rich new mythologies that he called the Fourth World. Rediscover the worlds of Apokolips and New Genesis in this large-scale reprint of Kirby?s grand opus! This second of two Absolute volumes collects Superman?s Pal Jimmy Olsen #146-148, The Forever People #7-11, The New Gods #7-11, Mister Miracle #7-18, Jack Kirby?s New Gods (Reprint Series) #6, DC Graphic Novel #4: The Hunger Dogs, and Jack Kirby?s lost tale On the Road to Armagetto (published at full size for the first time ever), along with a brand-new foreword by Tom Scioli, a gallery of Kirby pencils, never-before-collected essays from Kirby and Mark Evanier, and more!

(W) Paul Dini (A/CA) Alex Ross Between 1998 and 2003, the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini joined forces to create six oversize editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. This Absolute Edition collects these groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated tales, along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials.

(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Alex Ross Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross, now back in print as an Absolute Edition! In the not-so-distant future, the DC Universe is spinning inexorably out of control. The new generation of heroes has lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes-the Justice League-returns under the most dire of circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a conflict that will define what heroism truly is. Collects KINGDOM COME #1-4.

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Mitch Gerads THE EISNER AWARD-WINNING LIMITED SERIES IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Scott Free is the greatest escape artist in the universe. Time and again, he's thwarted Darkseid's forces from invading Earth and New Genesis, and his nail-biting exploits have made him a celebrity. But beneath the fame, his perfect marriage, and his seemingly perfect life, something is eating away at him, making him question whether he can pull off the ultimate trick--escaping death itself. From Eisner Award winners Tom King (The Human Target) and Mitch Gerads (Strange Adventures) comes a tale of war, family, and self-reflection full of humor and heartbreak. This Absolute edition of the critically acclaimed limited series collects MISTER MIRACLE #1-12, original script pages, development art, commentaries from the creative team, an exclusive new cover, and more!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Mora Written by Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Nicole Maines and Chip Zdarsky Art by Dan Mora, Mikel Janin, Gleb Melnikov, V. Ken Marion, John Timms and Others It's a story years in the making...and the biggest DC Comics event of 2024! The final domino to fall in an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same. As the founder of the Suicide Squad methodically targets each superhero dynasty one at a time, starting with Superman, a resistance is forming...and Batman is out for vengeance. It's a shocking blitzkrieg across the universe from the Fortress of Solitude to Themyscira to Gamorra as the destinies of our heroes and the future of the DC Universe are forever altered. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the Absolute Power saga as justice is reborn from the ashes. Also included is a special oversize Ground Zero issue bringing Amanda Waller's total dominance to the doorsteps of the world's finest heroes...using the combined might of Failsafe, the Brainiac Queen, and the Suicide Squad to do it!

(W) John Ridley (A) Alitha Martinez, Norm Rapmund (CA) Irvin Rodriguez, Pasquale Ferrara, Edwin Galmon NEVER AGAIN. Uncover the untold story of Amanda Waller's journey and the formation of the Trinity of Evil. Her catastrophic attack on Earth's metahumans left both heroes and villains powerless, but what led the Wall to this pivotal moment? Explore the definitive history of one of the DCU's most formidable villains in a new companion miniseries to the Absolute Power event. Witness the rise of Task Force X--one of the deadliest teams ever to roam the DC Universe--and learn a shocking revelation that will make history! What secrets lie within the enigmatic alien mind of the Brainiac Queen--and will the Wall survive the consequences of her actions? In Absolute Power: Origins, Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley and fan-favorite artist Alitha Martinez narrate the story of a woman who lost everything she held dear, rendered powerless by the senseless chaos around her. Her path of vengeance would lead her to two simple words, forever changing her life and the entire DCU: never again.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Pete Woods SUPER NO MORE! Written by Leah Williams, John Layman, Jeremy Adams, Pornsak Pichetshote and Others Art by Caitlin Yarsky, Max Raynor, Marco Santucci, Claire Roe, Pete Woods and Others In this series, witness the Absolute Power event through the eyes of evil--as told from the point of view of the Trinity of Evil! With the assault on Metropolis's heroes complete, Amanda Waller's cadre of living weapons set their sights on the most powerful supers in the DCU...the Marvel Family! No one is safe as Aquaman and the Atlanteans, Green Lantern, the JSA, Nightwing, the Flash, and the Amazons of Themyscira are targeted for certain destruction as the Trinity of Evil achieves total domination over Earth's super-powered protectors...but what of the heroes not of this Earth? Hope glimmers even in the face of the ghastly Global Guardian, and a new generation of fighters from every corner of the world have joined forces to rise up! The stakes are as high as ever in this companion volume to the epic Absolute Power event!

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon (CA) Glenn Fabry A masterpiece of violence, depravity, love, and redemption, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon's Preacher follows Reverend Jesse Custer on his epic quest to track down an absent God and force Him to answer for the sufferings of His creation. This first of three deluxe slipcase volumes collects issues #1-26 of the series and features an introduction by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg--executive producers of the Preacher TV adaptation--plus Ennis's complete script for issue #11, a special gallery of pinup and promotional art, and highlights from Preacher's infamous Gone to Texas letters column.

(W) Garth Ennis (A) Various (CA) Glenn Fabry Art by Steve Dillon, Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra, Peter Snejbjerg, and Richard Case Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's epic chronicle of Reverend Jesse Custer, Tulip O'Hare, and their vampire companion Cassidy continues as our trio resume their search for the Almighty while trying to stay ahead of a vengeful Arseface, Herr Starr, and the Saint of Killers. This second of three deluxe slipcase volumes collects issues #27-40 of the series along with the specials Saint of Killers, Cassidy?Blood and Whiskey, One Man's War, The Good Old Boys, and The Story of You-Know-Who and features an introduction by actor Graham McTavish?the Saint of Killers from AMC's Preacher.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J.H. Williams III In 2013, New York Times bestselling author and master of modern fantasy Neil Gaiman returned to the world of the Dreaming for his first full-length tale of the Sandman in nearly 20 years. Ranging across the universe and through realms unbound by time and space, the stunning prequel to the original Sandman saga was sumptuously illustrated by critically acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III and colorist Dave Stewart over six enthralling issues. This definitive collector's edition of the landmark series features a foreword by Gaiman, behind-the-scenes retrospectives and a special sketchbook section from Williams, a never-before-seen artist's edition of the story showcasing Williams's original artwork for each page, and Gaiman's complete script for issue #1.

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos, Various (CA) Darick Robertson As vital and engaging today as when it first hit the stands, the caustic brain bomb that is Transmetropolitan occupies the mine-laden no man's land between the shambling decay of print journalism and the malignant metastasizing of online media. Set in a terrifyingly plausible future defined by ever-accelerating technology, Transmetropolitan shines a high-energy particle beam on age-old questions of human nature, and the resulting explosions are guaranteed to burn new pathways in every reader's mind. Collects Transmetropolitan #1-18, Vertigo: Winter's Edge #2, and Transmetropolitan: I Hate It Here.

(W) Warren Ellis (A/CA) Darick Robertson Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson's masterwork of gonzo science fiction and political soothsaying is available again in this majestic Absolute edition. This second of three volumes collects issues #19-39 of the original series along with the one-shot special Filth of the City and features an introduction from Robertson and other extras.

(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) David Lloyd A frightening tale of the loss of freedom and identity in a chillingly believable totalitarian world, V for Vendetta stands as one of the highest achievements of the comics medium and a defining work for creators Alan Moore and David Lloyd. This Absolute edition collects the original 10-issue series in its entirety, including all of the never-before-reprinted bridging pages--newly colored by David Lloyd for this edition--that ran between the issues' story pages, plus loads of other behind-the-scenes extras.

(W) Richard Bruning, Mark Waid, Andy Diggle (A) Andy Kubert, Arnie Jorgensen, Pasqual Ferry , Various (CA) Andy Kubert Discover the man behind the myth as Adam Strange's childhood on Earth is explored, his relationship with his estranged family is revealed, and secrets of Rann - and of Adam's new life - are uncovered in this deluxe edition hardcover that reprints the three-issue 1990 Prestige format miniseries by Richard Bruning and Andy Kubert, with additional tales from Mark Waid and Andy Diggle. Collects ADAM STRANGE (1990) #1-3, JLA #20-21, and ADAM STRANGE (2004) #1-8.