(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, and Others The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Features Batman #655-658, #663-669, #672-675, and Batman Incorporated (vol. 2 ) #5

(W) Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt (A) Alberto Ponticelli, Various (CA) Doug Mahnke For decades, S.H.A.D.E. has defended the Earth against threats too eldritch and terrible to reveal to the public at large. And one man--one monster--has been their secret weapon: Frankenstein. This final volume collects FRANKENSTEIN: AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #0, #8-16, FLASHPOINT: FRANKENSTEIN AND THE CREATURES OF THE UNKNOWN #1-3, and a story from YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ivan Reis Written by Jeff Lemire, Gene Luen Yang, Mark Russell and James Asmus Art by Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, Evan Doc Shaner, Stephen Segovia and Others What do you get when you put the world's smartest billionaire, a shape-shifting loose cannon, an intangible alien, and an elemental super-being together? We don't know either, but when fate brings Mr. Terrific, Plastic Man, Phantom Girl, and Metamorpho together, this most unlikely group of heroes will discover that they truly do make a terrific team! This all-in-one volume contains the complete 2018 series by Jeff Lemire, Gene Luen Yang, Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, and others. Collects THE TERRIFICS #1-30 and THE TERRIFICS ANNUAL #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Steve Beach Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Grant Morrison and Others Art by Daniel Sampere, Riccardo Federici, Phil Hester and Others Presented in reading order, experience the complete Warworld saga with Johnson's stories from Action Comics #1029-1046, Action Comics 2021 Annual #1, Action Comics 2022 Annual #1, Superman #30-32, Batman/Superman: Authority Special #1, Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1, Future State: Superman: Worlds of War #1-2, Future State: House of El #1, Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1, and Infinite Frontier #0, with Superman and the Authority #1-4.

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Various (CA) Renato Guedes, Jose Wilson Magalhaes THE MAN OF TOMORROW FACES HIS GREATEST CHALLENGES YET! Art by Renato Guedes, Carlos Pacheco, Brad Walker, Rick Leonardi and Others Legendary comics writer Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Astro City, Thunderbolts) continues to put Superman's limits to the test in some of his greatest adventures from the 2000s that highlight the world's greatest superhero's strength, heart, and humor. Personally curated by Busiek, Book Two includes 3-2-1 Action! (costarring Superman's pal, Jimmy Olsen), The Third Kryptonian, Shadows Linger, and more, plus several tales that highlight the most super good boy in comics, Krypto the Superdog! This second and final volume collects ACTION COMICS #850 and #852-854, SUPERMAN #659-675 and #712, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13, and a Prankster story from NEW YEAR'S EVIL #1.

(W) Jeff Lemire Dark Horse Books proudly presents this hardcover memoir collection showcasing the work of the legendary Eisner Award-winning comic book creator Jeff Lemire, who has created some of the most iconic stories in modern comics. Featuring work from Sweet Tooth, Essex County, Black Hammer, Descender, and so much more, Lemire takes the reader book-by-book, writing essays about the making of each project, showcasing artwork from all of them, details about his personal life during the creation of each book, sharing some never-before-seen process material on each book, and unpublished stories as well.

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Adam Kubert & Various (CA) Arthur Adams Jason Aaron puts Wolverine through Hell - literally! A mysterious organization conspires to possess Wolverine's body with demons and send his soul to the underworld! Waiting for Logan are the souls of unexpected family and friends - and the Devil himself! Naturally, Wolverine plans to claw his way back out and have his revenge, but that might be exactly what the shadowy group wants! Will the final twist in its plan shatter Wolverine completely? Plus: Wolverine and Spider-Man must survive a trip through time without killing each other, Wolverine faces Cyclops in a schism over the X-Men's future and Logan returns to Japan to prevent an underworld takeover by his oldest foe! Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-6; WOLVERINE (2010) #1-20, #5.1 and #300-304; X-MEN: SCHISM #1-5; and material from WOLVERINE: THE ROAD TO HELL. Parental Advisory

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Bruno Redondo, Various (CA) Bruno Redondo THE BESTSELLING, MULTIPLE-AWARD-WINNING SERIES IS FINALLY COLLECTED IN OMNIBUS FORMAT! Nightwing is back in blue and better than ever! Returning to his adopted city of Bludhaven, Dick Grayson is keeping his home safe and doing it with a skip in his step. One of the most iconic and acclaimed runs of the past decade, experience the first (of two) legendary omnibuses. Collects NIGHTWING #78-96, NIGHTWING ANNUAL 2021 #1, and SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #9, with a brand-new introduction by Taylor, commentary by Redondo, and an extensive behind-the-scenes art gallery, and brand-new cover by Redondo.

(W) Marjorie Liu (A/CA) Sana Takeda Creator/writer MARJORIE LIU and creator/artist SANA TAKEDA present a deluxe, oversized hardcover edition of their beloved breakout comic in MONSTRESS BOOK THREE. Humans and hybrid Arcanics are at war once again, but battles of the heart and soul are the most dangerous of all. Caught in the calculating grip of the Dusk Court, Maika and Zinn uncover painful secrets of the past while Tuya fights to preserve her future—and young Kippa represents the only hope for the present. MONSTRESS, BOOK THREE takes readers beyond the Known World to remote islands and an even more remote planet as our heroes finally find answers to some of their greatest mysteries. Collecting volumes 7-9 (issues #36-54) of the Eisner, Hugo, Harvey & British Fantasy Award-winning series by MARJORIE LIU and SANA TAKEDA, this deluxe, oversized hardcover brimming with more than 500 pages of art deco beauty and steampunk horror will make an elegant addition to any fan's shelf.

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Chris Bachalo, Various (CA) Brendan McCarthy EXPERIENCE THE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES THAT CHANGED COMICS FOREVER. WILL IT CHANGE YOU? In 1990, Milligan and Bachalo revolutionized comics with Shade, The Changing Man, often considered one of the greatest works of the decade. Sent to Texas from another world, Rac Shade must save the United States from the madness inside all of us. Trapped in the body of a killer, Shade will embark on a road trip across the country to stop the American Scream. With the help of Kathy, whose life was shattered by the killer, and Lenny, a sharp-witted runaway, they might just save the world. Collects Shade, the Changing Man #1-37, along with a brand-new introduction by Milligan.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) James Jean THE STORYLINE THAT ROCKED GOTHAM CITY COLLECTED AS AN OMNIBUS! Written by Dylan Horrocks, Bill Willingham, Andersen Gabrych and Others Art by Mike Huddleston, Kinsun Loh, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Pete Woods and Others When a skirmish between rival gangs boils over to the entire Gotham underworld, Batman and his allies struggle to contain the conflict. As chaos erupts, Tim Drake abandons his role as Robin, and Batman gets an unexpected--and unwelcome--replacement in the form of Stephanie Brown, otherwise known as the vigilante Spoiler. This single massive volume collects BATGIRL #53, #55-57, BATMAN #631-634, #642-644, BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2005, BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2005, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56-58, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #183-184, BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE, CATWOMAN #34-36, DETECTIVE COMICS #790- 800, #809-810, NIGHTWING #96-98, ROBIN #126-131, and a story from SOLO #10!

(W) Rick Remender, Various (A) Tony Moore, Various (CA) Tony Moore Spider-Man's biggest fan meets his deadliest foe! The wall-crawler's heroism inspired Flash Thompson to join the Army, where he became an accomplished soldier. Though he lost his legs in combat, the government has offered Flash a chance to serve his country in a shocking new way: bonded with the Venom symbiote that used to be Spidey's black costume - and then his bitter enemy! As Agent Venom, Flash is the government's most lethal operative - but how long can he keep control of his volatile other? It won't be easy, particularly when facing the likes of Jack O'Lantern, Crime-Master, Daimon Hellstrom and Carnage! And when a portal to the underworld opens in the middle of Las Vegas, Venom must join Red Hulk, Ghost Rider and X-23 in an unlikely alliance fighting to prevent all Hell from being unleashed! Seeking a new start in Philadelphia, Flash only succeeds in sharing his infernal problems with a new symbiote host - and before long, it's time for an even more dramatic relocation: to outer space! And if he thinks returni

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jerry Ordway Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway Art by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Jon Bogdanove, Bob McLeod, and Others The Man of Steel soared to new storytelling heights during the fabled Triangle Era, where each Superman title contained a new numbering sequence that allowed readers to follow the action across four weekly issues. Under the direction of group editor Mike Carlin, the creative dream team of Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, and Jerry Ordway crafted some of Superman's most earth-shattering storylines that would go on to define the Superman mythos for decades to come. This inaugural Triangle Era volume collects the story arcs Time and Again, Red Glass, Blackout, and more, and features a brand-new introduction by Mike Carlin. Collects SUPERMAN #49-63, STARMAN #28, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #472-486, ACTION COMICS #659-673, and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #1-8.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Kerry Gammill, Dennis Janke EXPERIENCE THE STORIES THAT SET THE STAGE FOR THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN! Written by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern and Others Art by Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens and Others The late-1980s stories that set the stage for the epic Death of Superman storyline are collected in this special hardcover omnibus edition. Featuring stories and art by Jerry Ordway, George P?rez, Mike Mignola, and others, these tales include appearances by Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, interplanetary warlord Mongul, the fifth-dimensional imp known as Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more, plus the debut of the Eradicator, a key player in the post-Death of Superman era. Collects THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #445-459, SUPERMAN #23-27, ACTION COMICS #643-646, and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2.

(W) Mark Waid (A) Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan (CA) Bryan Hitch Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch reunite to tell a tale centered on their favorite super-hero. Superman learns Lex Luthor is dying, and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure for whatever is causing his rapid decline. While the world wants to say good riddance to Luthor, Superman will go to the ends of the universe, through different dimensions, and across time to save his foe. But just why does he want to save the person who's spent his life trying to destroy him? And will he even be able to find the solution? Collects issues #1-3.

(W) Jamie Delano, Various (A) Various (CA) David Lloyd THE ACCLAIMED FINALE TO JAMIE DELANO'S LEGENDARY RUN! Art by David Lloyd, Jock, Sean Phillips, Ron Tiner, Philip Bond and Others John Constantine is responsible for the deaths of many, but he's never been the one to pull the trigger. When targeted by the Family Man killer, a deadly game of cat and mouse will unravel his life. Shifting from hunted to hunter, Constantine will confront his past, present, and potential future to discover the man he wants to be. Collects HELLBLAZER #23-40, The HORRORIST #1-2, HELLBLAZER #84, HELLBLAZER: PANDEMONIUM, HELLBLAZER: BAD BLOOD #1-4, and tales from HELLBLAZER #250 and VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER #1, with a brand-new introduction by Delano, a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes art, and more.

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely YOU! BUY THIS BOOK NOW-- OR THE EARTH IS DOOMED! The wait is over--The Man of Muscle Mystery has returned! Born in the fertile pages of the groundbreaking series Doom Patrol, the force of nature that is Flex Mentallo was willed back into existence by the legendary creative team of New York Times best-selling writer Grant Morrison and superstar artist Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman, Batman and Robin, We3) for a special four-issue miniseries that shook the very foundations of reality! Now, this singular vision of heroism and the redemptive power of imagination is finally available in a single hardcover volume. Featuring all-new coloring as well as a special sketchbook section showcasing more than a dozen pages of behind-the- scenes material, Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery Deluxe will not only change the way you look at comics, it will alter your understanding of spacetime itself!

(W) James Tynion Iv (A) Michael Avon Oeming James Tynion IV presents what he calls his 'True Weird' stories. Tales of ordinary people encountering the strange and the impossible. Teaming with artist Michael Avon Oeming and letterer Aditya Bidikar, they retell some of the most popular UFO and alien encounter accounts starting with two infamous cases: First, the Betty and Barney Hill abduction-the widely-publicized and very first abduction that went on to shape and influence all future encounter stories. Second, we follow pilot Kenneth Arnold who flew his Call-Air A-2 over the skies of the Pacific Northwest and encountered otherworldly blinding flashes of silver light that would change the course of his life forever. Collects the first two arcs of Blue Book in a deluxe, oversized, library edition format.

(W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Leandro Fernandez The comic that inspired the hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, _The Old Guard is _the story of old soldiers who never die...and yet cannot seem to fade away. “An action blockbuster with historical tragedy in its bones.” —The AV Club “Something refreshing and new.” —IGN Old soldiers never die...and some of them don't even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find-and afford-their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death. Hitting shelves in time for the release of The Old Guard 2 movie adaptation on Netflix! This hardcover collects the first two stories of Andy, Nile, Nicky, Joe, and Booker -- warriors who have, literally, stood the test of time. With never-before published extras, this collection is as immortal as Andromache of Scythia! Collects THE OLD GUARD #1-5 & THE OLD GUARD: FORCE MULTIPLIED #1-5.

(W) Warren Ellis, Mark Millar, Tom Peyer (A) Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen (CA) Bryan Hitch Series creators Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and artist Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates) are joined by a host of comics' greatest talents, including writers Mark Millar (Superman: Red Son) and Tom Peyer (Legion of Super-Heroes) and artists Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman) and Dustin Nguyen (Detective Comics). Collects The Authority #1-29, Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World #1, Authority Annual 2000 #1, Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of the Authority #1-5, and stories from WildStorm Summer Special #1 and WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years.

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Various (CA) Greg Capullo Art by Trevor Hairsine, Gigi Baldassini, Laura Braga, Tom Derenick and More New York Times bestselling writer Tom Taylor (Injustice, Dark Knights of Steel, Batman) is joined by Trevor Hairsine (Red Hood and the Outlaws) and a horde of other artists to bring this horrifying tale to life. This omnibus collects the complete saga, featuring DCeased #1-6, DCeased: A Good Day to Die #1, DCeased: Dead Planet #1-7, DCeased: Hope at World's End Digital Chapters #1-15, DCeased: Unkillables #1-3, and DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #1-8!

(W) Carly Usdin (A) Nina Vakueva, Irena Flores (CA) Nina Vakueva Chris's dream job of working at her local record store suddenly gets a lot more complicated when the lead singer of her favorite band mysteriously vanishes... leading her to an incredible discovery: the store is also a front for a teen girl vigilante fight club! With the coolest job and friends in the world, Chris spends her day selling records and making music, and her nights solving mysteries and fighting for justice! From investigating vanishing musicians like the lead singer of Stegosour to taking on the shadowy corporate masters behind a suspicious battle of the bands, and with plenty of laughs, bonding moments, and jam sessions in between, the vinyl's never been heavier! Collects the complete series by acclaimed writer Carly Usdin (The Avant-Guards) and artists Nina Vakueva and Irene Flores in one volume for the first time! Collects Heavy Vinyl #1-4 and the Heavy Vinyl: Y2K-O! original graphic novel.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Ryan Wynn Written by Tony S. Daniel, John Layman and Joshua Williamson Art by Tony S. Daniel, Jason Fabok, Ed Benes, Andy Clarke, Scot Eaton, Joel Gomez and More Join Tony S. Daniel, Jason Fabok, John Layman, and others as they explore the darkest, most twisted corners of Gotham City in Batman: Detective Comics: The New 52 Omnibus Volume 1, collecting the first half of this explosive series, including DETECTIVE COMICS #0-24, DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #1-2, and PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE #1-5.

(W) Tim Seeley (A/CA) Tony Fleecs A thought-provoking send-up to one of comics' weirdest eras, and if you're not reading it right now, you are absolutely missing out. —ComicBook.com STRAY DOGS creator TONY FLEECS teams with REVIVAL's TIM SEELEY for a wildly critically acclaimed story that combines rural crime noir and superhero action. Once, JACK XAVER, star recruit of the media sensation super-team THIRD GEN, had it all. But when controversy sends CROSSJACK crawling back to his mom and dad's basement in the Midwest, Jack struggles to fit into a world he left far behind. And then the bodies start piling up. Now, the small town hero known as Local Man must investigate a sprawling conspiracy while navigating former teammates, local law enforcement, interdimensional crossovers, a geriatric dog, and the girlfriend who stayed behind. Collects LOCAL MAN #1-13, 25, and the GOLD and BAD GIRLS one-shots

Five suburban kids make a shocking discovery while exploring the woods one day after school... the body of the world's greatest superhero, Plutona, laying dead among the mud and grass. This discovery sends them on a journey that will threaten to tear apart their friendship and their lives. A dark and heartbreaking coming-of-age tale exploring friendship and loss from master storyteller Jeff Lemire (Descender, Sweet Tooth) and critically-acclaimed artist Emi Lenox (EmiTown). Collects the complete five-issue miniseries.

(W) Skottie Young (A) Humberto Ramos (CA) Skottie Young Collecting the massively acclaimed series in which the Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! Doctor Strange has finally established an academy for the mystic arts, bringing together young people from across the cosmos with an aptitude for magic to study under tutors including Doctor Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Daimon Hellstrom and all your favorite Marvel mages! From mindful Mindless Ones to pan-dimensional games of tag, the Strange Academy definitely lives up to its name - but the students' first field trip lights a fuse that will blow up in a big way! Tragedy strikes, hearts are broken, uncanny new abilities manifest and huge secrets are revealed! But as final exams draw near and threats mount, who will be the savior of Strange Academy, and who can bring it all crashing down? COLLECTING: Strange Academy (2020) 1-18, Strange Academy: Finals (2022) 1-6 Rated T+

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ed Benes, Rob Hunter Written by Peter Milligan, Charles Soule and More Art by Ed Benes, Miguel A. Sepulveda, Alessandro Vitti, Jim Calafiore and More Writers Peter Milligan and Charles Soule are joined by a corps of writers and artists to spin the rage-filled epic of the Red Lanterns' New 52 debut in Red Lanterns: The New 52 Omnibus. Collects Green Lantern #23, #23.1, #24, #28; Green Lantern Corps #24; Green Lantern: New Guardians #24; Green Lantern Annual #2; Infinity Man and the Forever People #5-6; Red Lanterns #1-40; Red Lanterns Annual #1; Red Lanterns: Futures End #1; Stormwatch #9; and Supergirl #26-33!

(W) Jim Starlin (A) Mike Mignola, Carlos Garzon, Steve Oliff (CA) Mike Mignola The champions of Earth, New Genesis, and Apokolips unite in Cosmic Odyssey: The Deluxe Edition, from writer Jim Starlin (Batman: A Death in the Family) and artists Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Carlos Garzon (The Witching Hour), and Steve Oliff (Spawn). This edition collects the complete classic miniseries in a single hardcover edition.

(W) Kurt Busiek, Geoff Johns (A) Various (CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Art by Stuart Immonen, Pete Woods, Carlos Pacheco, and others Acclaimed writer Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Astro City) brings his own unique spin of nostalgia and heroism to the Man of Steel in this new series of hardcovers featuring stunning art by Stuart Immonen, Pete Woods, Renato Guedes, and more! Book One collects ACTION COMICS #837-843, SUPERMAN #650-658, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ANNUAL #5, SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1-4, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #308-309.

(W) Greg Rucka (A) JG Jones, Drew Johnson, Various (CA) JG Jones From princess to murderer, through tragedy and despair, the trials and tribulations of Wonder Woman have just begun! Collects ACTION COMICS #829, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642, BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1-3, SUPERMAN #219, THE FLASH #219, WONDER WOMAN #195-226, and WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA with a brand-new introduction by Rucka.

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Bruno Redondo, Daniel Sampere, Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair As old foes and new enemies collide, can Bruce Wayne preserve the fragile peace for which so many heroes have sacrificed? Or is a new era of injustice about to dawn? Collects the entire series in one massive volume, featuring INJUSTICE 2 #1-36 and INJUSTICE 2 ANNUAL #1-2!

(W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Michael Lark It all culminates here, as Lazarus battles Lazarus, and Forever ends the war. Forever Carlyle is a Lazarus, genetically engineered to be an unkillable weapon wielded by the Carlyle Family. Controlled by the mechanisms of her father, Malcolm Carlyle, she has inched ever closer to the truth not only of herself, but of the world the Families have made—a world where very few hold dominion over everything and everyone. In the unending hunger for more, the Families have waged war the last several years. Amidst this carnage, Forever has discovered truths not just about herself but about her thirteen-year-old “sister,” Eight, the clone being groomed to eventually replace her. Now, in alliance with her sister Johanna, the acting Head of the Carlyle Family, Forever has a plan. If it works, the war will end, Carlyle will triumph, and most importantly, Forever and Eight will obtain what they have been denied—they will move from slavery to freedom. But every family has its secrets, and every secret has its cost. Her father has a plan, too, one that involves his

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ed McGuinness Written by Jeph Loeb, J.M. Dematteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly Art by Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Doug Mahnke, Duncan Rouleau, and Others Somehow, Batman's greatest nemesis, The Joker, has received the power to reshape reality according to his own mad whims. This world is now defined by chaos and death, Metropolis's greatest superhero is Bizarro, and billionaire industrialist Lois Lane is...bald? Writers Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly join with artists Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Duncan Rouleau, Scott McDaniel, and more to present a twisted vision of a world under the rule of Emperor Joker. This deluxe edition collects Superman #160-161, Adventures of Superman #582-583, Action Comics #769-770, Superman: The Man of Steel #104-105, and Superman: Emperor Joker #1 and features a brand-new cover by McGuinness and a new introduction by Loeb!

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer THE TRANSFORMERS ENTER THE ENERGON UNIVERSE!   The Autobots and Decepticons have renewed their endless war on Earth, and one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity’s only hope of survival is Optimus Prime.   Explore the beginning of the Eisner Award-winning series from critically acclaimed creative team DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (DO A POWERBOMB!), JORGE CORONA (Middlewest) and MIKE SPICER, alongside showrunner ROBERT KIRKMAN (INVINCIBLE, VOID RIVALS), in this beautiful deluxe hardcover.      Featuring a Direct Market Exclusive cover that will only be printed once.  Collects TRANSFORMERS #1-12

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A) Alex Lins, Jacob Edgar (CA) Alex Lins THE CAN'T-MISS PLASTIC MAN BODY HORROR EPIC! Eel O'Brian might be a superhero now--but before he was anything else, he was a crook. Until the accident that turned him into the pliable Plastic Man, Eel was bad to the bone...and just because he no longer has bones doesn't mean that's not still true. When an incident on a Justice League mission leads to catastrophic cellular damage, Plastic Man discovers he just might be out of time to make amends for the past he's tried hard to outrun--or to save the soul of his son, who (unfortunately for him) might have inherited more from dear old Dad than just his superpowers... The Eisner Award-nominated creative team of Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Doctor Doom, Halt and Catch Fire) and Alex Lins (Monarch) brings you the five words you thought you'd never read: body-horror Plastic Man noir! Collects the complete miniseries PLASTIC MAN NO MORE! #1-4.

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Dave McKean The lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into the heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (The Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published. Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork. Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger.

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Howard Chaykin & Various (CA) David Finch Superstar writer Jason Aaron chronicles the saga of Wolverine with his own unique storyelling style! Writer Jason Aaron's character-defining run leading to 'Wolverine Goes to Hell' is collected in one massive, bone-shattering volume. Joined by some of comics' top artists, Aaron pits Wolverine against a platoon of Adamantium-enhanced mercenaries, super-powered kung-fu gangsters, time-traveling reanimated killers and - in a brutal, no-holds-barred battle that may destroy them both - Mystique! Plus, when the files from the old Weapon X program fall into the hands of the evil corporation, Roxxon, it seems that once again, someone is looking to build the perfect killing machine. That means it's time for Wolverine to step in - and remind them that someone already did! COLLECTING: Wolverine (2003) 56, 62-65; Wolverine: Manifest Destiny (2008) 1-4; Wolverine Weapon X (2009) 1-16; Dark Reign: The List - Wolverine (2009); material from Wolverine (2003) 73-74, Dark X-Men: The Beginning (2009) 3, Wolverine (1988) 175 Rated T+

(W) Devin Grayson, Various (A) J. G. Jones, Various (CA) J. G. Jones The deadly Yelena Belova lays claim to the title of Black Widow! Natasha Romanoff has always led a life of adventure. A former Soviet spy, she defected to the West and became a super hero and an Avenger. Natasha has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, coldly efficient and as deadly as her namesake. But now, her time as Black Widow may be running out! Yelena Belova is the first student in the history of the Red Room to exceed Natasha's skills, and now she's gunning for the mantle she feels was stolen from her. Plus: A string of international killings leads Natasha back to a Russia she can barely recognize. Whoever said you can't go home again never reckoned with the Black Widow! And when Yelena's former mentor is murdered, she must go deep undercover to catch the killer! Collecting BLACK WIDOW (1999) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2004) #1-6 and BLACK WIDOW: THE THINGS THEY SAY ABOUT HER #1-6. Explicit Content

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Various (CA) Tony Harris Art by Tony Harris, Tom Feister, Jim Clark, Jim Lee, Chris Sprouse, John Paul Leon, Karl Story, and others When a strange accident gives Mitchell Hundred the ability to control machinery, he uses his newfound powers to become the world's first superhero. But the thrill of risking his life simply to help maintain the status quo eventually wears thin, leading Mitch to retire from masked crime-fighting in order to run for mayor of New York City. And that's when the real weirdness begins! Collects the Eisner Award-winning series EX MACHINA #1-50 and EX MACHINA SPECIAL #1-4.

(W) Maxwell Prince (A) Martin Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran (CA) Chris O'Halloran, Martin Morazzo Collecting the first twelve issues of thecritically acclaimed, bestselling anthology comic ICE CREAM MAN, this oversizedhardcover offers a veritable super-sundaeof storytelling flavors. From the hauntinginaugural issue, to an exploration ofopioid abuse, to a lauded three-tieredsilent meditation, to even the far reachesof future outer space - there's a sliverof suffering here for everyone. The IceCream Man is coming around the block... can you hear his sweet little song?\ TRIM SIZE: 7.25' x 10.875'. COLLECTS ICE CREAM MAN #1-12.