(W/A) Lukas Verstraete A dizzying, psychedelic and psychological journey of a man in search of himself, rendered in hyperenergetic, eye-popping colored pencils. Tick, tick, boom. Open the cover of this graphic novel to unleash a bombastic bomb blast of frenetic line work, a cacophony of vibrant color, and an action-packed narrative that whirls and swirls in all directions like the furious, roaring winds of a mushroom cloud. Enter the blast radius of this conflagration of imagination and experience how brilliantly its creative fires burn. A Book to Make Friends With marks the explosive English language debut of Flemish cartoonist Lukas Verstraete. What begins as a Pulp Fiction-inspired heist, in which two masked gangsters rob a passerby of his mysterious briefcase, soon snowballs into a psychedelic journey full of chase scenes, shapeshifting, soul possession, spiritual hallucinations, and unrequited romance. It all culminates in an epic, breathtakingly rendered battle between good and evil. At turns playful, philosophical, and kinetically riotous, you've never seen a graphic novel qu

(W) Alan Moore (A) Stephen R. Bissette & Various (CA) Stephen R. Bissette, John Totleben The sold-out Absolute edition is back! This first of three volumes includes Alan Moore's first Swamp Thing story, issue #20's 'Loose Ends,' a prelude to his haunting origin story, 'The Anatomy Lesson,' which reshapes Swamp Thing's mythology with terrifying revelations. Collects Saga of the Swamp Thing #20-34 and Swamp Thing Annual #2.

(W) Michael Dante Dimartino, Bryan Konietzko (A) Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante Dimartino (CA) Bryan Konietzko Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has remained one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series to date, and it's not too hard to see why... Not only does it offer an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world long-besieged by war, all the while serving up top-notch entertainment. It's also beautifully executed, a stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling that harmonizes Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit. An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development - from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond! - along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Christopher Golden & Various Lord Baltimore's quest for vengeance against the Red King escalates in the second half of the Baltimore saga, which includes a new bonus story with art by Ben Stenbeck! Finally armed with the identity of the being responsible for the vampire plague, Baltimore and his band of allies take on the evil around them with a new fervor. Enemies old and new, desperate battles, and strange horror await the reader as they follow Baltimore toward his ultimate destiny. Collects Baltimore: The Witch of Harju #1-3; Baltimore: The Wolf and the Apostle #1-2; Baltimore: The Cult of the Red King #1-5; Baltimore: Empty Graves #1-5; Baltimore: The Red Kingdom #1-5; and bonus short Monstrous.

(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy and Klaus Janson (CA) Sean Murphy In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster Batman: White Knight, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family?s legacy?and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga?and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core! With Gotham City?s identity and institutions hanging in the balance, Barbara Gordon decides to take matters into her own hands?but will her rogue actions play right into The Joker?s plans? It all leads to the final battle of the Bats?Bruce Wayne versus Azrael?with the fate of the city at stake. Collects Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze #1.

In this new edition of the sequel to BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, Gotham City is overrun by freaks like Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and The Joker. To save his city, The Dark Knight investigates the seeming return of the serial killer called Holiday-and must learn who is committing crimes in his name! Collecting issues #0-13 of the hit series!

(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams In this classic tale, Batman sets out to learn the identity of the mysterious villain known as Hush. But Batman ends up facing the most intense case of his life as secrets from his past flood into the present! Guest-starring the Dark Knight's greatest allies and enemies, this collection presents BATMAN #608-619, a six-page story from Wizard #0 and a two-page origin story that originally appeared at dccomics.com in a new edition with a new cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!

(W/A) Various (CA) Jenny Frison 'What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the She-Devil With a Sword than to revisit her greatest tales in an all-new hardcover collection? Brought together for the first time in a single volume, these storied sagas trace the legendary exploits of the Hyboria's favorite daughter over five skull-smashing, tavern-wrecking decades! From her earliest appearances in Marvel Feature and the very first Red Sonja series - created by such defining talents as ROY THOMAS and FRANK THORNE - to her contemporary epics crafted by celebrated scribes like MICHAEL AVON OEMING, GAIL SIMONE, and LUKE LIEBERMAN and artistic titans like WALTER GEOVANNI, MEL RUBI, and LIAM SHARP, The Best of Red Sonja brings readers more than 350 pages of crimson-maned classics - including: ? 'The Temple of Abomination!' - Roy Thomas & Dick Giordano ? 'Red Sonja' - Roy Thomas & Esteban Maroto ? 'The Blood of the Unicorn' - Roy Thomas, Ed Summer, Clara Noto & Frank Thorne ? 'The Day of the Sword' - Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Dick Giordano & Terry Austin ? 'The Message' - Michael

Marvel's international super-spy stars in a series of sensational postcards you can mail back from your own globe-hopping adventures! Featuring key moments from throughout Natasha Romanoff's history as illustrated by many of Marvel's greatest talents - including John Buscema, John Romita Sr., Gene Colan, George Pérez, Frank Miller, J.G. Jones, Phil Noto and Chris Samnee! The deadly Black Widow is always the center of attention - whether she's working solo, joining the Avengers in battle or fighting alongside old flames like Hawkeye, Daredevil and the Winter Soldier! And that's certainly true of these picture-perfect postcards you can keep all for yourself or share with your friends. Send them from America, from Europe - or from Russia with love! All Ages

The latest DC POSTER PORTFOLIO focuses on the evildoers of 'Year of the Villain' as seen in this special event, with art by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Frank Quitely, Alex Maleev and more! Printed on heavy cardstock paper at a big 12 inches by 16 inches, the pages of the DC POSTER PORTFOLIOS are easily removed from the binding and are suitable for framing.

(W) Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein (A) Joe Orlando, Al Williamson Weird Fantasy from EC Comics presented some of the most timeless and important stories in the history of comics and science fiction. And now EC Archives: Weird Fantasy Volume 3 returns in a value-priced paperback edition featuring the work of comics giants Al Feldstein, William Gaines, Al Williamson, Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, and Al Williamson, including Williamson's first published EC work. Foreword by Creepy writer and EC historian Ron Parker. Collects Weird Fantasy issues #13-18 with remastered digital color.

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Richard Corben & Various Experience Hellboy's classic Appalachian horror adventure that inspired the new movie! Hellboy helps a young man who sold his soul to the terrifying Crooked Man in Mignola and Richard Corben's original series and the inspiration for the new film. In the sequel by Mignola and Zach Howard, Hellboy confronts the folk legend again when someone-or something-has moved into the Crooked Man's backwoods mansion with wicked intentions. Collects Hellboy: The Crooked Man #1-#3, Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: The Return of Effie Kolb #1-#2.

(W) Lars Jacobson (A/CA) Eduardo Francisco Travel with Kurtz and his family as they enter the 'heart of darkness' on a humanitarian mission for Belgian King Leopold's Congo Free State, opening a trading post in the uncharted interior of the Congo jungle to promote free markets and end slavery. With the help of a local tribe, they establish the post, but to survive in this lawless jungle, they must contend with murderous slave traders from Zanzibar, corrupt Belgian officials, evil imperialists, psychotic explorers, and cannibalistic tribes. Along the way, however, they encounter a primordial evil whose origins and mythology date back to the womb of civilization, perverting minds and corrupting souls while preying on the worst instincts of mankind. The locals speak of this insidious evil in fearful whispers, calling it, 'The Horror.' The Horror provides a prequel to Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness,' exploring the origins of one of the most enigmatic characters in storytelling while examining one of the worst atrocities and humanitarian disasters ever recorded.

Lurking in the corners of your garage, on the dusty shelves of hardware stores, and in your own trashcan are the tools and ingredients for creating your own adventures. Follow Celine and Tucker as they learn through play! Challenged to make something 'other than trouble,' this brother-and-sister pair use everyday objects to invent toys that readers can build. Combining comics and real life science and engineering principles, Howtoons are designed to encourage kids to become active participants in the world around them. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this remastered collection will contain the 'best of' HOWTOONS over those years, along with new material by the creators of the series!

(W) Al Ewing (A) Joe Bennett, More (CA) Alex Ross Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's best-selling, Eisner Award-nominated saga continues! There's a new monster in town. He's cuddly, lovable and available for your corporate retreat. Sure, there was another Hulk once - the angry green one who made all those nasty threats about ending the world. But who needs him? The Living Hulk is here?you might know him as Xemnu?and he's going to save us all, or your money back! But how did the Immortal Hulk get erased from the world? And who will triumph when Xemnu battles Bruce Banner?! Plus: The Leader sets his sights on infiltrating his archenemy's band of allies in preparation to enact his nefarious, intricately planned scheme. And deep in Banner's mind, something is reaching through the Green Door. It wants to hurt Banner badly. And the Devil Hulk takes that personally? Collecting IMMORTAL HULK #31-40. Rated T+

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Various (CA) Phil Jimenez Art by Phil Jimenez, George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis, and others The miniseries event that rocked the entire DC Universe in 2005 and 2006--a sequel to the epic Crisis on Infinite Earths--is now available again. OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting, and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth's three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. It's the DCU's darkest day, and long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe...at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again! Collects INFINITE CRISIS #1-7.

(W) Brian Buccellato, Tom Taylor (A) Bruno Redondo, Others (CA) Yildiray Cinar When Superman and the Justice League declared themselves the ultimate authority on planet Earth, only Batman stood against them-but now Batman is defeated. His resistance army has suffered major losses and dwindled to nearly nothing. The man who always has a backup plan for his backup plans has nothing-except for one final, desperate gambit. Collects Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Four #1-12 and Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Four Annual #1!

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley & Various (CA) Ryan Ottley, Nathan Fairbairn Alliances shift as the battle between Invincible and Thragg rages on. But what is Robot up to on Earth? Every single story for the past 14 years has been leading up to this epic series conclusion! Collects INVINCIBLE #139-144

(W/A) Iwatobineko Private eye Tounome is a kind and dapper gentleman known for his unique extra talent-invisibility! While this attribute gives him a heads up in his career, there's one person who always knows exactly where he is: his blind girlfriend, Yakou. The oddly compatible pair is still getting used to the throes of dating, and Yakou in particular is always disarmed by Tounome's confident displays of affection. Their sweet office romance continues to unfold!

(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale bring their signature style to Marvel's Man Without Fear! Focusing on the events leading up to his costumed debut, DAREDEVIL: YELLOW presents a Matt Murdock full of youthful exuberance and unyielding optimism. After the death of his father, Battlin' Jack Murdock, Matt dedicates his life to eradicating crime from the streets of Hell's Kitchen. Witness the birth of Daredevil as a young Murdock trains his body and mind to become a hero! Featuring the Fantastic Four, Electro, the Owl and the Purple Man - but rather than DD's adventures in his original suit, in this saga it's the maturation of Matt as a person and his growing love for Karen Page that take the spotlight! And Sale's breathtaking art looks better than ever in this Gallery Edition! Collecting DAREDEVIL: YELLOW #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Kagan McLeod CHIP ZDARSKY (Batman,** PUBLIC DOMAIN**) and KAGAN McLEOD (Infinite Kung Fu, Cobra Kai) are BACK with the conclusion of their ?beloved? ?science? fiction series!Astronaut KEITH KANGA, trapped on the planet of Kaptara, is trying to find his way home, but a planetary war is really messing with that!Collects KAPTARA: UNIVERSAL TRUTHS #1-6

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Yanick Paquette, Dave McCaig Written by Andrew Constant, Mark Waid, Jeremy Haun, Tim Seeley, and Ed Brisson Art by Scott Godlewski, Roger Cruz, Jeremy Haun, Acky Bright, Dexter Soy, and Others In Knight Terrors, DC's heroes and villains are ravaged by their own dark and twisted nightmares thanks to new villain Insomnia and his Sleepless Knights. This frightening companion collection reveals how the Titans, Shazam, Black Adam, Angel Breaker, and Ravager navigate the terror of the Nightmare Realm! Join a perilous and dangerous journey into the Nightmare Realm with a powerless Black Adam. Then, it's double danger for Billy Batson because he and the Captain are each haunted by their own set of nightmares! And Mary Marvel won't emerge from her dreamscape the way she entered it...at least not if the Nightmare Captain has anything to say about it! The Titans come face-to-face with...the Terror Titans?! With nowhere left to turn, Ravager finds herself up against the Murder Man and his merciless Slaughter Squadron. And as heroes across the world succumb to nightm

(W) Philippe Druillet, Xavier Cazaux-Zago (A/CA) Dimitri Avramoglou FANS OF SENSATIONAL COMICS CREATOR PHILIPPE DRUILLET WILL ADORE THIS LAVISH ADDITION TO HIS MASTERFUL WORKS! A brand new adventure for the stoic hero Lone Sloane, in his endless struggle against dark gods, robotic entities and alien forces! A trailblazing return for Phillipe Druillet's tortured hero, Lone Sloane, who travels the galaxy for an answer to the mysteries of the universe and his soul.

(W) Don McGregor, Various (A) George Tuska, Various (CA) Ron Wilson Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City, and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs, in this Epic Collection completing his solo adventures! He'll face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Mace?and as infuriating as the Gem Theater's always-unpredictable vending machine! It's all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colorful as anything Marvel's minds have ever conjured up. Cage will also face an all-new and amped-up Chemistro; the Spear, who seeks to settle a score with the man who made Luke Cage bulletproof; and an adversary as unstoppable as death itself: the IRS! Also featuring the debut of Bill Foster as Giant-Man - and the one and only Piranha Jones! Collecting POWER MAN #24-47 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T

(W) Alex Calvin (A) Ubisoft, Ubisoft Discover the genesis of each Assassin's Creed game and get an insider's look at the efforts that went into creating one the biggest franchises in the video game industry. In observance of Assassin's Creed's fifteen-year anniversary, Ubisoft and Dark Horse Books have teamed up to create an extensive examination into the creation of the award-winning Assassin's Creed franchise. Featuring gorgeous art from over a decade-and-a-half of development, and detailed interviews with the games' past and present creators, this is the perfect companion piece for any aspiring Assassin. This deluxe features an exclusive cover, a protective slipcase, and a folio containing two gallery-quality lithograph prints.

(W) Jess Harrold On a dark and somber night, a secret group of monster hunters emerges from the shadows and gathers at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to their leader's life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic - a hunt that will ultimately bring them face-to-face with a dangerous monster. Continuing their popular ART OF series of tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated special. Kids to Adults

(W) Bill Mantlo (A) Michael Golden & Various (CA) Dave Cockrum From out of the Microverse, the Omnibus you thought could never happen! Helmed by writer Bill Mantlo, MICRONAUTS brought together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe! And Mantlo's rich character mythology, combined with groundbreaking artwork by Michael Golden, made the series an instant classic. The Micronauts - Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug - traverse their universe aboard the microship Endeavor as they struggle to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Baron Karza! Their exploits also bring them to Earth, where our micro-sized heroes encounter big-time Marvel heroes and villains - including the Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Universe and Man-Thing! This Omnibus edition presents a stunning restoration, complete with letters pages and host of bonus material, including house ads, original artwork and more! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #1-29 and ANNUAL #1-2. Rated T

(W) Bill Mantlo (A) Michael Golden & Various (CA) Steve Ditko From out of the Microverse, the Omnibus you thought could never happen! Helmed by writer Bill Mantlo, MICRONAUTS brought together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe! And Mantlo's rich character mythology, combined with groundbreaking artwork by Michael Golden, made the series an instant classic. The Micronauts - Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug - traverse their universe aboard the microship Endeavor as they struggle to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Baron Karza! Their exploits also bring them to Earth, where our micro-sized heroes encounter big-time Marvel heroes and villains - including the Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Universe and Man-Thing! This Omnibus edition presents a stunning restoration, complete with letters pages and host of bonus material, including house ads, original artwork and more! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #1-29 and ANNUAL #1-2. Rated T

(W) Bill Mantlo (A) Michael Golden & Various (CA) Michael Golden From out of the Microverse, the Omnibus you thought could never happen! Helmed by writer Bill Mantlo, MICRONAUTS brought together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe! And Mantlo's rich character mythology, combined with groundbreaking artwork by Michael Golden, made the series an instant classic. The Micronauts - Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug - traverse their universe aboard the microship Endeavor as they struggle to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Baron Karza! Their exploits also bring them to Earth, where our micro-sized heroes encounter big-time Marvel heroes and villains - including the Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Universe and Man-Thing! This Omnibus edition presents a stunning restoration, complete with letters pages and host of bonus material, including house ads, original artwork and more! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #1-29 and ANNUAL #1-2. Rated T

(W) Bill Mantlo (A) Michael Golden & Various (CA) Butch Guice From out of the Microverse, the Omnibus you thought could never happen! Helmed by writer Bill Mantlo, MICRONAUTS brought together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe! And Mantlo's rich character mythology, combined with groundbreaking artwork by Michael Golden, made the series an instant classic. The Micronauts - Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug - traverse their universe aboard the microship Endeavor as they struggle to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Baron Karza! Their exploits also bring them to Earth, where our micro-sized heroes encounter big-time Marvel heroes and villains - including the Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Universe and Man-Thing! This Omnibus edition presents a stunning restoration, complete with letters pages and host of bonus material, including house ads, original artwork and more! Collecting MICRONAUTS (1979) #1-29 and ANNUAL #1-2. Rated T

(W) Stan Lee (A) Gene Colan (CA) Leonardo Romero The Man Without Fear's next Mighty Marvel Masterworks is barreling your way with action-packed art by 'Gentleman' Gene Colan and sensational stories by Stan 'The Man' Lee! And let me tell you, True Believer, these two pull no punches! In these classic tales, Daredevil goes toe-to-toe with the Tri-Man and Gladiator, laughs it up at Leap-Frog, and sticks it to Stilt-Man - before marching through a marathon of the Masked Marauder, Mister Hyde and Cobra! And if all that's not enough for you, we have guest appearances from Spider-Man, Thor and Ka-Zar! And don't forget Matt Murdock's twin brother, Mike Murdock. Wait, what? Twin brother?! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #22-32. Kids to Adults

(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! The Fantastic Four return in another collection of classic tales: The Thing and the Hulk face off for the first time! The FF journey to the moon to grapple with the Red Ghost and his Super Apes, and encounter the Watcher! The Puppet Master bends the mighty Sub-Mariner to his will! The Mad Thinker unleashes his Awesome Android! Rama-Tut (A.K.A. Kang the Conqueror) sends the FF to ancient Egypt! Doctor Doom returns in a two-part epic guest-starring Ant-Man! Plus: The Molecule Man menaces the world, the wild and wacky Impossible Man drops in, and the Sub-Mariner launches an all-out invasion of New York City! All this and a backup feature pitting the FF against Spider-Man! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #11-20 and ANNUAL #1. Kids to Adults

(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) John Bryne, Various (CA) John Bryne It's prime time in the Marvel Universe with Chris Claremont, John Byrne and the amazing Spider-Man! That's right, before they created the definitive X-Men, Claremont and Byrne were spinning tales with the web-slinger. And the historic Spidey exploits they have in store include Captain Britain's introduction to the Marvel U. proper, the first appearance of Arcade, adventures alongside the scintillating Tigra and the malodorous Man-Thing, a two-part tale that revives the Living Monolith and co-stars X-Men Havok and Polaris, and an encounter with Luke Cage and New York's Bravest! Also featured are a mystic turn with Doctor Strange and Clea that features the return of the Silver Dagger; adventures with Cap, Iron Man and Daredevil - and a bevy of bonus material including cover art from MARVEL TALES! Collecting MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #65-73 and #75-77. Rated T

(W) Roger Stern (A) Ed Hannigan (CA) Frank Miller Roger Stern's seminal writing run concludes, and Bill Mantlo returns for a fan-favorite second stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison ? noted scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love ? from the deadly Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spider-Man's origin! Then, Mantlo pits Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales in SPECTACULAR history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their debut! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #56-66 and SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #3. Rated T (STL216575)

(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) Ron Frenz, Various (CA) Ron Frenz The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to?the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey's exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27 Rated T

(W) Stan Lee, Roy Thomas (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby The original Marvel Masterworks collection of the X-Men, re-released at last! By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel's reMasterworks! The X-Men blend super-hero action, teen angst and a potent metaphor for the turbulent issues of the '60s into one potent package! After laying the foundation for what would become comics' biggest franchise, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby passed the X-Men's headmaster role to Roy Thomas and Werner Roth, who would come into their own while crafting the tales of Marvel's merry mutants. In this second amazing Masterworks volume, you'll find the first appearance of the unstoppable Juggernaut, the cosmic Stranger, the mutant Mimic, and in a classic three-part saga, the mutant-hunting Sentinels. And for good measure we're topping it off with the return of Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil mutants and a two-part tale featuring Lucifer, the early nemesis of Professor X. COLLECTING: THE X-MEN (1963

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/A) Boichi From the renowed artist Boichi comes a gorgeous and shocking hard-boiled sci-fi classic! Tokyo, 2048. The northern hemisphere is now connected by the Eurasian Railroad, which deposits all manner of crime and vice here at its eastern terminus. Night after night, the megalopolis is gripped by fear as bodies turn up mutilated in ways unthinkable for a human assailant. Remorseless killers stalk the shadows-but one man stalks them! He is ORIGIN. And he is not what he seems.