(W) Paolo Baron (A/CA) Ernesto Carbonetti Amid the intense colors of a foreign land, JIM LIVES is the story of a man searching for his son - a correspondent for a popular American newspaper - who vanished into thin air after sending one last, enigmatic message: 'Jim Morrison isn't dead. He's hiding out in Italy. I saw him with my own eyes.' Come along with the creators of PAUL IS DEAD as they reveal the second chapter in their conspiracy trilogy: a new, fascinating vision of the most mysterious legend in the history of rock that envisions what happened 'When the Music's Over.'

Years ago, a weird mask of unknown origin and limitless power was buried in the cement of an apartment building's basement floor. Edge City and its residents have all but forgotten the mysterious green-faced killer known only as 'Big Head.' But now, decades later, the bizarre Tex Avery-style killings are happening all over again and are on a collision course with a bizarre political campaign where a homicidal maniac wants to 'Make America Green Again'! Collects issues #1-#4 of the series.

(W/A/CA) Frank Miller This fourth edition volume of Frank Miller's signature series features new wraparound cover art, and is printed at original size! The dangerous women of Old Town have saved Dwight more times than he can count, and finding friends like that isn't easy. Tonight, these friends are being threatened in more ways than one . . . Dwight is going to do whatever it takes to keep the status quo-even if it means killing a whole lot of people. o Brand new original wraparound cover art by Frank Miller, plus a ten-page pinup gallery from previous editions, featuring art from Arthur Adams, Mike Allred, Sergio Aragon?s, Paul Chadwick, Joe Kubert, Mike Mignola, and John Romita Jr. o The deluxe edition is an oversized slipcased hardcover and portfolio. The slipcase is cloth with printing and foil stamping. The hardcover volume features a soft-touch matte finish with spot gloss and foil stamping. A matching portfolio features a deluxe print of the fourth edition wraparound artwork by Frank Miller.

(W) Jordie Bellaire & Various (A) Eleonora Carlini & Various (CA) Kevin Wada WELCOME TO THE HELLMOUTH. Buffy and her Scooby Gang muster all their strength against a now open Hellmouth. Meanwhile, Angel, the vampire cursed with a soul, arrives in Sunnydale and will do whatever it takes to close it...and no human, demon or Slayer will stand in his way. Join Jordie Bellaire (Redlands), Jeremy Lambert (Doom Patrol), Bryan Hill (Batman & The Outsiders), Eleonora Carlini (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers), David Lopez (Captain Marvel), Gleb Melnikov (Saban's Go Go Power Rangers), and more as everything you THINK you know about Sunnydale, Slayers and Scoobies changes forever! The historic first ever Buffy & Angel comic book event is collected in its entirety in this deluxe edition hardcover. Collects Hellmouth #1-5, Buffy the Vampire Slayer #8-12 and Angel #5-8.

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely An emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel hearkening back to the Golden Age of comics, All-Star Superman creates a new but familiar take on the world?s first superhero. Collects the now-classic 12-issue miniseries at oversize trim with behind-the-scenes extras.

(W) Satoshi Miyagawa (A/CA) Kai Kitago It's hungry work being a Superman! That's why every day for lunch, Superman takes a quick stop over in Japan to try a new chain restaurant. Whether it's a hearty bowl of curry or conveyor belt sushi, the Man of Steel loves to indulge in the delectable delicacies the country has to offer. So pull up a seat, and dig in as Superman does battle with lunch!

SCIENCE FICTION COMICS FROM THE GLORY DAYS OF CLASSIC COMIC BOOKS Al Feldstein is best known as the main writer/editor of the EC comics line during the first half of the 1950s-and then the editor of Mad Magazine for the first three decades of its existence. But what many don't know or remember is that Feldstein was also an accomplished and distinctive cartoonist, whose comics (which he both wrote and drew, a relative rarity in those days) adorned the pages of many of those selfsame EC comics. His powerfully composed, meticulously inked pages, often featuring grotesque creatures or scenes of ghastly destruction (and some of the greatest stiffly handsome/beautiful specimens of 1950s humanity ever put to paper), were a vital part of the allure of these classic comics. Feldstein's contributions to the first year and a half of EC's two SF titles, Weird Science and Weird Fantasy-comprising 16 classic O. Henry-style shock-ending stories with such evocative, vintage title as ''Things' From Outer Space.' 'The Flying Saucer Invasion,' 'Spawn of Venus,' 'Destruction of the Earth,' and 'Am I Man

Deadpool takes it to the house! It's a Vegas vacation done Deadpool-style - full of explosions, D-list super villains and a casino caper that would make George Clooney proud! When he puts the squeeze on a mouthy club owner, Deadpool draws the ire of Las Vegas' biggest casino bosses and their newest protector-for-hire, The House - a super-suited security guard armed to the teeth whose got a bone to pick with the man in red and black. You see, the dude in the suit is none other than?well, we're not gonna tell you here, ya bum! Read the book to find out who's come back from Deadpool's past to blast his sorry butt - and how Deadpool ends up with a steady job, for real! Collecting DEADPOOL #23-26. Parental Advisory

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Various (CA) John Timms Superman continues to aim for peace in the galaxy, and the United Planets could be the perfect solution. But an old enemy is about to return to force Superman to fight with everything he has in order to protect it! It?s the Man of Steel versus Mongul in this epic fight to save the United Planets and the peace it will ensure?and Superman is determined to win. If Superman fails, it means the fall of the United Planets. And old foes give way to new ones as Superman is confronted with deadly warriors from the real of magic and the furthest reaches of the cosmos. Introducing Xanadoth and Synmar! Collects Superman #20-28.

(W) Al Ewing (A) Yildiray Cinar (CA) Stefano Caselli The Fall of X changes everything for the new mutant world of Arakko! As the Brotherhood reels from the cataclysmic events of the third Hellfire Gala, Genesis takes advantage of the chaos - and declares war! Two vast mutant armies clash, and Arakko's idols fall?but this is only the beginning of a conflict that will remake the Red Planet. And whatever happened to Isca the Unbeaten? COLLECTING: X-Men Red (2022) 14-18 Rated T+

Steve Austin, the iconic hero of television's Six Million Dollar Man, faces new threats both foreign and domestic! When the brutal dictator of Libue threatens to use whatever means necessary to squash the rebels of his war-torn nation, the American government sends the Bionic Man to prevent the detonation of nuclear missiles on millions of innocents. Meanwhile, the Office of Scientific Intelligence is under siege by rogue agents. Will Austin's close friend and O.S.I. handler Oscar Goldman survive an attack on his life... and a mechanized terror with a face all too familiar? Collecting issues #17-26 and featuring the script and writer's notes to issue #21, and a complete cover gallery.

(W) Arnold Drake & Various (A) Gene Colan & Various (CA) John Romita A thousand years from now, Vance Astro, Yondu, Martinex and Charlie-27 will rise to free the enslaved planet Earth - as the Guardians of the Galaxy! Soon, Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Thing, the Hulk and more join the time-spanning heroes in the war to reclaim the future! Threats arise from other worlds - as well as new allies Nikki and the uncanny Starhawk! But when Guardians and Avengers join forces in the present day, will even the combined might of two millennia be enough to stop the deranged demigod Michael Korvac? Plus: the Silver Surfer, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man and Adam Warlock! Collecting MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #18; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #4-5, #61-63 and #69; GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #5; DEFENDERS (1972) #26-29; MARVEL PRESENTS #3-12; THOR ANNUAL #6; AVENGERS (1963) #167-168, #170-177 and #181; MS. MARVEL (1977) #23; and MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #86. Rated T

The first book in our Superman Sundays series begins with the classic comics from May 9, 1943 and continues through August 4, 1946, filling another major gap in the Superman mythos. In a partnership between IDW's The Library of American Comics and DC Entertainment, this volume begins a comprehensive archival program to bring back into print every one of the Superman Sunday newspaper strips. The complete comics will be published in three sub-sets, The Golden Age (1940s), The Atomic Age (1950s), and The Silver Age (1960s). The color Sundays and black-and-white dailies contained distinct storylines and will be released in separate, concurrent, series. Superman was created in 1938 by two ambitious Cleveland youngsters, Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. He remains the little guy's White Knight, battling terrestrial and extra-terrestrial menaces and standing for Truth, Justice, and the American Way.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Francis Manapul Writers: Michael Green, Mike Johnson, Joe Casey, Paul Levitz, And Others Artists: Shane Davis, Rafael Albuquerque, And Others Batman has trained extensively to become a feared caped crusader. His Kryptonian friend Superman was born with superhuman abilities that humans could never dream of. Together, they are the World?s Finest. Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol. 2 features some of the duo?s darkest trials from Superman/Batman #44-87 and Superman/Batman Annual #3-5.

(W/A/CA) John Byrne Imagine a world where Superman and Batman aged naturally from their respective debuts in 1938 and 1939! From their first meeting to their confrontations with the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Mr. Mxyzptlk, their personal relationship continually evolves from best friends to bitter partners and finally respected peers. How would their legacies be passed on to future generations of heroes?This collection, from prolific and acclaimed comics writer/artist John Byrne, spans a century of alternate DC history and features guest stars from across the Multiverse.Collects Superman & Batman: Generations: An Imaginary Tale #1-4, Superman & Batman: Generations II #1-4, and Superman & Batman: Generations III #1-12.

Collecting the best-selling run of SUPERMAN/BATMAN written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Ed McGuinness, Michael Turner and Pat Lee! The iconic Super Heroes unite when Lex Luthor, now president of the United States, accuses Superman of a crime against humanity, and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in-dead or alive. And in the second story, prepare for the arrival of Supergirl! 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! Collecting SUPERMAN/BATMAN #1-13.

(W) Nick Hurwitch (A) Various (CA) Bandai Twenty-five years ago, Namco released Tekken and redefined the fighting game genre in three dimensions. Known for its deep gameplay, cutting edge graphics, and operatic lore, Tekken has become synonymous with the PlayStation brand while remaining one of the last vestiges of the arcade. The Art of Tekken: A Complete Visual History follows the series history through a visual feast of iconic games and characters, as well as in-depth interviews with the Bandai Namco developers who made it a reality and the players who made it a phenomenon on its way to becoming one of the best-selling fighting game series in history. It's a complete visual retrospective of one of the most indispensable parts of gaming history, over a quarter century in the making, including art from all seven games of the franchise and more. The Deluxe Edition includes: o Its own unique matte cover art. o A Ribbon bookmark. o Your book will fit effortlessly into a glossy, die-cut slipcase designed to resemble your favorite arcade game. o A high quality folded sleeve will con

(W) Sina Grace (A) Sina Grace Clark Kent's idyllic teen life is wrenched away when the death of a classmate rocks Smallville. As he and his friends grieve, the challenges they face become darker, more complex, and deeply insidious. For the first time in his life, Clark must grapple with life's biggest questions, and confront his own mortality (or lack thereof) in order to become the hero his beloved town needs. Acclaimed GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer and artist Sina Grace (Iceman) tells the deeply moving and quintessential story of teenage Clark Kent and the town that must overcome grief and hate to restore hope.

(W/A/CA) Frank Miller The acclaimed crime noir from comics legend Frank Miller is back! o The new trade edition is presented at original size with new wraparound cover art. o The Deluxe Edition includes a cloth-covered slipcase with foil stamping and printing, an oversized hardcover with a soft-touch matte finish, spot gloss, and foil stamping, and a matching portfolio features a deluxe print of new artwork by Frank Miller. o As an added bonus, each volume's slipcase has a different letter from the logo, placed on the front cover in such a way that alone it looks like a splash of red wrapping around the slipcase. But when all seven volumes are together it is clear that the grouping spells out 'Sin City.'

(W) Greg Pak & Various (A) Simona Di Gianfelice & Various (CA) Marie Krupina The Serenity soars again, with Kaylee captaining a crew including River, Jayne and the bandit Leonard Chang-Benitez. They'll soon find themselves drawn into a conflict and put on a collision course with new enemies? and some surprising old friends! Evading the Alliance, the crew are stranded on The-Earth-That-Was, a strange world filled with ancient artifacts, a new civilization and?maybe even hope? Collects Firefly #25-36, Firefly: River Run #1, and Firefly: Holiday Special #1.

(W) Franco, Art Baltazar (A) Franco, Art Baltazar, Agnes Garbowska AN ALL-NEW ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL THAT GOES BEYOND THE HIT ANIMATED SERIES! Shhhh...there's no super-heroics allowed in the library! All Raven wanted was a little peace and quiet, and the local library seemed like the perfect place to find that. But her teammates know all her tricks, and when they catch up to her, all heck breaks loose. It's not their fault: there's a villain on the loose! And that villain has a dastardly plot! And it could only happen at the library! When the teens get scattered into the library books, first they have to figure out what happened, then they have to find each other, then they have to find the real Jump City. It's all in a day's work for our heroes. Not their normal day's work, which involves a lot of punching and posing. This is more like a reader's day's work! You know: the fun kind!

Something is foul in Hamilton, and Batman and Robin are here to investigate! But Batman mysteriously disappears and one after another they start to go missing. Superman must save them all but can he find his son in time? Or will Superboy turn to the dark side and become Superboy Black? Collects SUPERMAN #20-26.

The World's Finest join forces in this reality bending tale from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14-26. Superman and Batman rule the Earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate Earths to face an assortment of classic DC characters including Darkseid, Lex Luthor, Superwoman, Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more. Includes the star-studded issue #25, which features the work of Geoff Johns, Brian K. Vaughan, Brad Meltzer, Joss Whedon, Jim Lee, Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Joe Madureira and others!

(W) Satoshi Miyagawa (A/CA) Kai Kitago SUPERMAN'S CULINARY TOUR THROUGH JAPAN CONTINUES! As Superman's heroic life tires him out, he's able to recharge his batteries with good eats and good friends. He loves bringing his Justice League pals out to show them the wonderous world of Japanese chain restaurants. He'll even relax with a bite after a harrowing battle with Lex Luthor. But can the Man of Steel overcome his biggest fear...and ask intrepid reporter Lois Lane out to lunch?!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Gary Frank Written by John Ridley, Marguerite Bennett, Mark Waid, G. Willow Wilson, Brandon Easton, Steven T. Seagle, and others Art by Wes Craig, Jill Thompson, Steve Lieber, Clayton Henry, Christian Ward, Francis Manapul, Joe Quinones, and others Around the world, everyone knows that when they see a red-and-blue streak in the sky, it's not a bird...it's not a plane...it's Superman. Collected for the first time in softcover in its entirety, this Eisner-nominated anthology series showcases fresh new visions of the Man of Steel in his two signature colors! Collecting Superman Red & Blue #1-6.

NEW PRINTING! ON SALE DECEMBER 2022 The Ghost is back! As Tony Stark struggles with the ramifications of the Armor Wars, he must convince the world there's a new Iron Man - and what better way to boost Shell-Head's popularity than stopping a nuclear satellite from crashing to Earth! Spider-Man helps out against the Radioactive Man as Steve Rogers and Ant-Man drop by! But while an alien spreads horror in orbit, the Rhino wreaks havoc on Earth! Fearsome foes are lining up to take down Iron Man - but will Blacklash, Blizzard and Boomerang help him against the Ghost? And will the most dangerous threat of all be Grey Gargoyle, the Mandarin, Doctor Doom?or Tony's new flame, Kathy Dare?! Plus: Iron Man stars in the world's first computer-generated graphic novel! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #233-244, IRON MAN: CRASH and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #22-23 and #44. RATED T+

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely The complete 12-issue run of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely is collected in a new trade paperback as part of the Black Label line! Witness the Man of Steel in exciting adventures featuring Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro and more! Plus: Superman goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character Zibarro, also from the Bizarro planet.

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Jamal Campbell (CA) Jamal Campbell, Nick Dragotta Superman has returned to Metropolis, and his greatest enemy, Lex Luthor, is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman Family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up Big Blue is...Supercorp? What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! This all-new chapter ushers in an iconic age of the DCU with a story that welcomes new readers and delights longtime fans. Collects SUPERMAN #1-5!

HERE WE ARE AFTER ALL THESE ****ING YEARS!!! It's been a long time coming, but Billy Butcher's revenge on his wife's killer is about to be realized- if he can only get his hands on the bastard. The Boys prepare for one last terrible battle, as the Homelander finally bites the bullet and sets an army of superheroes against the forces of the United States military. Battle rages at the White House, Frenchie and the Female are unleashed, and Hughie faces his own terrors... while MM, patient to the last, races against time to uncover the greatest and most dreadful secret of Vought-American's superhero program. Butcher steps willingly into the jaws of death, alone and unafraid: but what he finds waiting for him is beyond even his darkest dreams. Don't miss this 2nd-to-last collection, featuring issues #60-65, along with a complete cover art gallery by Darick Robertson. 'The Boys is a book scary in its ability to amaze you on such varied levels. The violence is school yard fun while the conniving and plotting behind it all are extremely adult. The gags can be juvenile while the emotional

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Various (CA) David Marquez Artists: Nick Derington, Clayton Henry, Max Raynor, Gleb Melnikov, Dale Eaglesham, And Andrei Bressan. In the aftermath of a deadly duel with the Batman Who Laughs, trouble abounds for the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. From the zombie resurrection of the Bottle City of Kandor, to battling the combined might of General Zod and Ra?s al Ghul, to being turned into living bombs by the Ultra-Humanite, Batman and Superman are in over their heads and need help in their battle against evil. Batman/Superman Vol. 2: World's Deadliest collects Batman/Superman #7-15 and Batman/Superman Annual #1.

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Various (CA) Lee Weeks, Elizabeth Breitweiser Pencils by Lee Weeks, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, and Norm Rapmund Picking up where Superman: Lois & Clark left off, young Jon Kent is growing into his powers on the Kent farm when an otherworldly princess crash-lands in search of Superman's help. Will the two escape after suddenly being imprisoned and whisked across the galaxy? Plus, Lois and Clark are met with a villain connected to Doomsday called Doombreaker! Can Superman put down this new threat and save his son in time? Superman: Lois and Clark: Doom Rising collects stories from Action Comics #1051-1057 and The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1 that display a family dynamic unlike anything else!

(W) Len Kaminski, More (A) Tom Morgan, More (CA) Tom Morgan Iron Man vs. War Machine! When Tony Stark tries to take back Jim Rhodes' armor, the only winner in their fight is the one of Tony's oldest enemies! As the Mandarin's sinister plot unfolds, his deadly Avatars attack Iron Man's team Force Works - and wielding the mystical Heart of Darkness, the villain unmasks Iron Man at long last! Can Iron Man, War Machine and Force Works stop his terrible crusade against technology? Then, Tony once again battles his inner demons before undertaking a fantastic voyage?inside Captain America's body! And the Black Widow finds herself caught in the middle of an armored conflict between Iron Man, Crimson Dynamo and Titanium Man! But will Shell-head be melted by Slag? Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #310-318, WAR MACHINE (1994) #8-10, FORCE WORKS #6-7, IRON MAN/FORCE WORKS COLLECTORS' PREVIEW and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #169-172. Rated T

Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle the Children of the Atom in a crossover so huge it calls for Marvel's biggest-ever Omnibus! Get the whole story of the Phoenix Force's return to Earth, an event that kicks off an all-out war between the Avengers and the X-Men! The X-Men see the Phoenix as mutantkind's salvation, and the Avengers consider it a deadly danger. But what happens when five of the X-Men are transformed by the Phoenix and begin to change the world? Collecting AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0-12; AVX: VS. #1-6; AVENGERS VS. X-MEN: INFINITE #1, #6 and #10; AVENGERS ACADEMY #29-33; SECRET AVENGERS (2010) #26-28; AVENGERS (2010) #25-30; NEW AVENGERS (2010) #24-30; X-MEN LEGACY (2008) #266-270; WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN (2011) #9-16 and #18; AVX: CONSEQUENCES #1-5; UNCANNY X-MEN (2011) #11-20; A-BABIES VS. X-BABIES (2012) #1; and material from POINT ONE #1. RATED T+

AVX hits home for tomorrow's Avengers and X-Men! The teenage mutants from Generation Hope and Utopia arrive at Avengers Academy - but as guests or prisoners? And have the Academy students switched sides in the war with the mutants? When Sebastian Shaw strikes, it may not matter! And when the Phoenix-powered Emma Frost comes for the school's Sentinel, who will take a stand? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #29-33.

(W) Stan Lee, Roy Thomas (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby Billed as 'The Strangest Super-Heroes of All!', the ever-uncanny X-Men blasted onto the comic-book scene in 1963. Now, in this massive Epic Collection, you can feast your eyes as Stan, Jack & co. lay down the building blocks of comics' most famous franchise! You'll experience the beginning of Professor X's teen team, and their mission for peace and brotherhood between man and mutant; their first battle with arch-foe Magneto; the dynamic debuts of Juggernaut, the Sentinels, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; and the Golden Age jungle man, Ka-Zar, reinvented for a new era! All this and more epic X-Men adventures await within! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #1-23. Kids to Adults

(W) Stan Lee, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jeff Johnson Wonder Man makes it big! He's the powerful enemy who became one of the mightiest Avengers of all - and who overcame issues with self-confidence to become a Hollywood star! He's Simon Williams, Wonder Man - and even death itself won't stop him! Simon's first clash with the Avengers ends with his noble sacrifice - but when he returns from the grave years later, the team must figure out how, why and what the Living Laser has to do with it! After Simon dies again, he is mourned by his biggest fan! And, revived once more, he reunites with his best pal from the Avengers: the bouncing Beast! Plus: Simon battles Sandman! But can he redeem a woman who calls herself Lady Killer? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #9 and #152-153, WONDER MAN (1986) #1, TALES OF THE MARVELS: WONDER YEARS #1-2, AVENGERS TWO: WONDER MAN & THE BEAST #1-3, WONDER MAN (2006) #1-5, and material from AVENGERS ANNUAL #6. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Kim Dwinell The ocean is packed with plants, animals, water? and science! Ride the waves of knowledge with Sam and Jade as they explain all about the amazing wonders of the sea, and have a blast doing it. Have you ever wondered why the ocean has waves? Why does the tide goes in and out? And how can coral be alive when it looks like a rock? From the pages of the beloved graphic novel series, join the Surfside Girls, Sam and Jade, for a great investigation into everything that makes the ocean so cool: from moon cycles and king tides, to why a wave breaks, to otters in kelp forests? with plenty of fun and jokes along the way. Plus, there's a whole step-by-step chapter on how to surf! The Science of Surfing is the coolest way to take a beach vacation and learn at the same time.

(W) Jonathan Maberry (A) Drew Moss (CA) Santiperez Advance solicited for June release! The five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author introduces the world to the latest chapter of the zombie epic in this over-the-top wild-ride prequel to ROAD OF THE DEAD! The dead rose and are feasting on the living and a young scientist may hold the secret to a cure. Meanwhile, zombies and biker gangs want her dead, so it's up to a bunch of losers in muscle cars and a hijacked tank to risk everything to save her.

(W) Mike Friedrich, Various (A) George Tuska, Various (CA) Ron Wilson A feud of epic proportions has been growing among the world's super villains! The mysterious Black Lama is pitting villain against villain, and the prize is ultimate power. This feud sets the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M.O.D.O.K. against the Mad Thinker?and all of them against Iron Man! It's a saga like only Marvel makes them: the War of the Super Villains! This volume also boasts the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O'Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony Stark for the death of his brother, the Guardsman! Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man, and Iron Man must defend himself from all comers - or he'll lose everything! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #68-91 and ANNUAL #3. Rated T

(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Will Sliney In HELL TO PAY, money really is the root of all evil. Married couple Maia and Sebastian Stone have entered into a deal with the mysterious Shrouded College. In exchange for magic abilities, the Stones must locate 666 cursed coins brought up from hell centuries ago, each of which can buy the services of a demon. The coins have been used by awful people to do awful things over the years, and now the Shrouded College wants them for itself. If the Stones fail, they will never be free, and the world will become a living hell. But if they succeed?what price will they pay? Collects HELL TO PAY #1-6