(W) Alan Moore (A) Stephen R. Bissette & Various (CA) John Totleben Collecting issues #35-50 of Alan Moore's seminal Swamp Thing run in oversize Absolute format, this volume brims with horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse-and the debut of John Constantine! Plus, Swamp Thing's quest for self-discovery comes to its shattering conclusion, and a harbinger of doom awakens an evil beyond comprehension-bringing together Constantine, Deadman, the Phantom Stranger, the Spectre and others.

(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) Len Wein (A) Bernie Wrightson, Nestor Redondo (CA) Bernie Wrightson At long last, DC Comics is proud to present the original early appearances of Swamp Thing in prestigious Absolute format. Created by comics legends Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the muck monster from the bayou would go on to become one of DC's premier horror characters. This oversize edition includes Swamp Thing's first appearance in The House of Secrets #92 plus Swamp Thing #1-13.

(W) Louise Simonson, More (A) Walter Simonson, More (CA) Arthur Adams The X-Men are dead! At least that's what the world thinks - but Marvel's mightiest mutants are secretly alive and well in the Australian Outback! How long will the X-Men's self-imposed exile last when the Brood and the mutant-exploiting nation of Genosha come calling? Meanwhile, the New Mutants battle Freedom Force as they deal with Doug Ramsey's shocking death, and X-Factor befriends Apocalypse's Celestial ship and faces Infectia! But as all three teams fight the Evolutionary War, Limbo's demons begin to pursue a sinister agenda?on Earth! A spark has been lit - and if the X-Men aren't careful, the flames will fan into an all-out inferno! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #27-32 and ANNUAL #3, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #228-238, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #62-70 and ANNUAL #4, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #12 and material from MARVEL AGE ANNUAL #4 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #40. Rated T

(W) Louise Simonson, More (A) Walter Simonson, More (CA) Marc Silvestri & Various The entire incendiary epic in one red-hot hardcover! When mad geneticist Mister Sinister and the demonic N'astirh set their respective master plans in motion, an Inferno engulfs the Marvel Universe! The flames are fanned as Sinister's Marauders attack the X-Men, while a demonic horde preys upon the helpless, horrified populace of New York - and Illyana Rasputin battles for her soul! But it is Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne Pryor, now the Goblin Queen, who might turn the Earth into a hellish wasteland! The X-Men, X-Factor and New Mutants face their most harrowing ordeal - and the fires are fought by Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers and more! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #33-40, X-TERMINATORS #1-4, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #239-243, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #71-73, POWER PACK (1984) #40 and #42-44, AVENGERS (1963) #298-300, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #322-324, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #311-313, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #146-148, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #47-48, DAREDEVIL (1964) #262-263 and #265, EXCALIBUR (

The X-Men and their allies face war on every front! X-Factor comes up against their deadliest challenge yet in Apocalypse and his Horsemen, including the all-new - and all-too-familiar - Archangel! The New Mutants lose one of their own on an island of horrors! The X-Men take on the lethal Marauders - and the survivors will be asked to sacrifice themselves to stop the demonic Adversary! Featuring tie-ins starring Captain America, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and Power Pack, this is one of the most devastating X-Men crossovers of all time! Collecting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #55-61, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #220-227, X-FACTOR (1986) #18-26, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #339, DAREDEVIL (1964) #252, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #312, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #336-337 and #340 and POWER PACK (1984) #35. Rated T

(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Jack Kirby Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's first 30 issues of FANTASTIC FOUR were just the warm-up - here's where they really turn up the heat! Experience the boundless energy of two creators at the top of their game: the origin of Dr. Doom; the Frightful Four; the wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm; the Inhumans; the Silver Surfer; the Galactus Saga; the debut of the world's first black super hero, the Black Panther; the cosmic clash between the FF, Silver Surfer and Dr. Doom; and, of course, 'This Man, This Monster!' - widely regarded as the greatest FF tale of all! This massive collector's edition, painstakingly restored from the sharpest material in the Marvel Archives and packed with critical essays and bonus features aplenty, is nothing short of a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #31-60 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (1961) #2-4.

(W/A/CA) Terry Moore The Strangers In Paradise Omnibus softcover edition is back in print! This new printing of the Omnibus collects the entire series in two premium softcover volumes totaling 2,128 pages, housed in a gorgeous slipcase. Don't miss this chance to own an affordable version of the definitive SIP collection!

(W/A/CA) Walter Simonson In the end, the gods gathered together and met their foes on the Battle Plain of Vigrid. There, so the stories say, the gods and their Great Enemies slaughtered each other, the stars fell from the sky, Midgard itself sank into the all-encompassing ocean, and the Nine Worlds were destroyed. But not all the old stories are true. Thor survived as did most of the Enemies while the gods went down to defeat and the Nine Worlds became one vast land of desolation. Now, in his search for revenge, the last god standing hears the voice of one long dead and it sets him on a new course. Walter Simonson, legendary creator of Star Slammers, Manhunter and the Alien film adaptation (with Archie Goodwin), and the definitive version (after Stan and Jack) of Marvel's Thor, presents the next thrilling chapter of his own post-Ragnar?k Thor saga!

(W) Alejandro Jodorowsky (A) Moebius For the first time ever, a soft cover release of the best-selling sci-fi graphic novel of all time! This coveted, revolutionary science fiction masterpiece from Mœbius and Jodorowsky traces the misadventures of John Difool, a Class 'R' detective in a degenerate dystopian world, as he searches for a mystical artifact known as 'The Incal.'

Death is not the end! When Odin sends Thor on a quest to the World's End, Loki looses the Mangog - a monster powered by the anger and hatred of a billion beings! It's an all-out epic that leads to the tragic death of Odin - but when Pluto comes to claim Odin's soul, a war with Hela, queen of the dead, erupts. What will become of the All-Father? Then, Ego Prime goes on a time-twisting, evolution-bending rampage - and once the dust settles, Thor and company find themselves exiled from Asgard! Seeing his opportunity, Ulik, king of the Trolls, attempts to wrest Mjolnir from Thor and conquer Earth. The action leads directly into the Dark Nebula - where the 4-D Man and Xorr stand between Thor and the life of Lady Sif! Collecting THOR (1966) #195-216. Rated T

(W/A/CA) David Mack A young woman, code name 'Kabuki,' struggles with her identity in near-future Japan. Working as an operative for a clandestine government agency known as 'the Noh,' Kabuki finds herself in an institution for 'defective' agents. Isolated, interrogated, and psychologically tormented, Kabuki's only friend is found in a mystery woman who sends her handwritten notes folded into origami animals. This edition collects the original Kabuki volumes Skin Deep and Metamorphosis, plus a cover gallery, commentary, and new art in an easy-to-read trade paper back.

(W) Sarah Beattie, Tim Seeley (A/CA) Rebekah Isaacs In the near future, space travel is ludicrously expensive and largely ignored. Enter Christine Ocampo, inventor of the Star Shot teleportation device with a big idea: She'll travel to new worlds, engage-intimately-with local aliens, and film her exploits for a jaded earth populace trying to find something new on the internet. Now, Chris and her merry band of scientist-cum-pornstars explore the universe, each other, and the complexities of sex in MONEY SHOT! A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind-and money.

(W) Gardner Fox & Various (A) Murphy Anderson & Various (CA) Jim Aparo DC's grim arbiter of justice, the Spectre, resurfaced in the 1960s for all-new-and sometimes controversial-stories demonstrating the true power of his vengeance. In this omnibus collecting Showcase #60-61 and #64, The Brave and the Bold #72, #75, #116, #180, and #199, The Spectre #1-10, Adventure Comics #431-440, DC Comics Presents #29, and Ghosts #9799, witness former cop Jim Corrigan dish out ghoulish punishments across the DC Universe!

In the far future of Star Wars, nothing is what it seems! Cade Skywalker and his crew are back to their old pirating ways, but they soon find themselves stranded on Tatooine - with a trio of Black Sun assassins on their trail! Elsewhere, Imperial deep-cover agent Morrigan Corde has plans of her own. She'll stop at nothing to find Cade - but the ghost of Luke Skywalker just might find him first! Meanwhile, with Darth Krayt missing, the evil Sith Darth Wyyrlok has proclaimed himself the new emperor of the galaxy. But the other Sith have their own ideas! And when the overthrown Empire-in-exile prepares to take back control of the galaxy with its own Force users, will the Jedi join them to defeat a common enemy? Collecting STAR WARS: LEGACY (2006) #37-40 and #42-50, and STAR WARS: LEGACY - WAR #1-6. Rated T

(W) Dennis O'Neil (A) Neal Adams & Various (CA) Neal Adams In this new printing of a classic collection, meet one of Batman's most formidable adversaries; the founder of the League of Assassins known as Ra's al Ghul! This volume includes Ra's al Ghul's famous debut in 'Daughter of the Demon'! Plus, Bruce Wayne goes undercover as Matches Malone to track down the Demon's Head! Collects Detective Comics #411, #485, and #489-490; Batman #232, #235, #240, and #242-244; and DC Special Series #15.

(W) Alejandro Jodorowsky (A) Juan Gimenez A must-read cult classic spin-off of The Incal, by Moebius and Jodorowsky, centering around the fascinating lineage of the ultimate warrior. This collection introduces the Metabaron's bloodline and reveals the origins of their deep-seated principles. Follow each successive generation as it struggles to overcome the forces amassed against them in a galaxy corrupted by greed, power, and terror.

(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) F?bio Moon When is Casanova Quinn? Everyone's favorite hedonistic rogue double agent turned good guy for E.M.P.I.R.E. vanishes and a search through time and space breaks out to find him -- while his twin sister Zephyr gets up to all kinds of mayhem to take advantage of his absence that will culminate in a brazen attack on E.M.P.I.R.E itself? and her own father. At long last, all the covers, all the content, all the comics, between two gorgeous covers. By MATT FRACTION (SEX CRIMINALS, SATELLITE SAM, Hawkeye) and F?BIO MOON (BPRD, Daytripper) and GABRIEL B? (Umbrella Academy, Daytripper). Collects CASANOVA: GULA #1-4

(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Gabriel Ba Casanova Quinn, a decadent thief and black sheep to the most famous family in global super-espionage, gets kidnapped across parallel dimensions where survival means masquerading as the greatest secret agent the world has ever known...Casanova Quinn. The first volume of the ultimate in science fiction spy psychedelia collected in an ultra-deluxe oversized edition. At long last, all the covers, all the content, all the comics, between two gorgeous covers. By MATT FRACTION (SEX CRIMINALS, SATELLITE SAM, Hawkeye), GABRIEL B? (UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Daytripper), and F?BIO MOON (Daytripper, BPRD). Collects CASANOVA #1-4

Taking place after the events of BATMAN: DARK VICTORY, this epic tale recounts the beginning of Dick Grayson's career as Robin, the Boy Wonder. The devious Two-Face is very interested in recent reports that Batman now has a teenage sidekick. Indeed, Bruce Wayne has taken young Dick Grayson under his tutelage as Robin the Boy Wonder! Alfred Pennyworth is unsure if the inclusion of Dick Grayson into Batman's nightly adventures might not end up in a disaster, but the butler cannot deny the positive influence the lighthearted boy has on his master Bruce Wayne. Collects ROBIN: YEAR ONE #1-4.

(W) Mike Mignola, Joshua Dysart (A) Richard Corben & Various (CA) Mike Mignola Collecting all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience. Unaware of his role as Beast of the Apocalypse, Hellboy has his first brushes with the royalty of Hell and the otherworldly Ogdru Hem, while shooting out the Baba Yaga's eye and getting a glimpse of his possible fate in the epic African adventure 'Makoma.' This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1961 to 1993, leading up to Seed of Destruction. It includes stories from the Hellboy collections The Troll Witch, The Chained Coffin, The Bride of Hell, The Right Hand of Doom, and The Crooked Man, including 'Heads,' 'Buster Oakley Gets His Wish,' and 'A Christmas Underground.'

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Richard Corben & Various (CA) Mike Mignola In 1994 Mike Mignola released the first Hellboy series, Seed of Destruction, as Hellboy faced his supposed destiny as Beast of the Apocalypse. Before that, he'd spent fifty years fighting monsters as a somewhat carefree member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. The Complete Short Stories volumes 1 & 2 present those early adventures. 'The Crooked Man' and 'Double Feature of Evil,' both of which earned Mignola and his legendary collaborator Richard Corben Eisner Awards, are collected with the complete 'Hellboy in Mexico' saga, featuring collaborations with Corben, Mick McMahon, Gabriel Ba, and Fabio Moon, as well as one of Mignola's early masterpiece, 'The Corpse.' This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1947 to 1961.

(W/A/CA) David Mack Celebrate 25 years of David Mack's Kabuki and immerse yourself in the inspiration for Sony's upcoming Kabuki television series! A young woman, code name 'Kabuki', struggles with her identity in near-future Japan. Working as an operative for a clandestine government agency known as 'the Noh,' Kabuki neutralizes dangerous individuals before they become national-level threats, but when the agency she works for, is compromised, Kabuki's personal quest sends her down a difficult path to her own self-discovery, that may bring her in direct conflict with the powers she formerly served. The origin, the foundation of the story . . . the very beginning of the acclaimed series created by David Mack. This edition collects the first two original Kabuki volumes, Circle of Blood and Dreams, in an easy-to-read trade paperback . . . the perfect book for fans of Mack and Kabuki, and brand-new Kabuki readers!

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Jae Lee, Manuel Gutierrez (CA) Jae Lee Reed Richards. Sue Richards. Benjamin Grimm. Johnny Storm. They rocketed into outer space aboard an experimental starship, the first humans to attempt interstellar travel. But a freak encounter with cosmic radiation altered their lives forever, granting each amazing abilities! Now, Marvel's First Family finds its members divided - their unique powers stretched to the absolute limit, their time-tested resolve pushed to the point of breaking. Each chapter of this quintessential collection focuses on one member of the cosmic quartet as the team's greatest foes band together in an all-out assault on the FF! Plus: In Grant Morrison's only other Marvel Knights story, super-spy Nick Fury is targeted for death! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: 1234 #1-4 and material from MARVEL KNIGHTS DOUBLE-SHOT #2. Rated T+

In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created WATCHMEN, changing the course of comics' history and essentially remaking how popular culture perceived the genre. Popularly cited as the point where comics came of age, WATCHMEN's sophisticated take on superheroes has been universally acclaimed for its psychological depth and realism. Now, DC collects this series in the popular Deluxe Edition format. Includes sketches, bonus material and a new introduction by artist Dave Gibbons. Collects WATCHMEN #1-12.

The amazing eight-issue miniseries by award-winning writer/artist Jeff Lemire is collected in this deluxe edition hardcover featuring a new cover by Lemire! Two souls separated by thousands of years and hundreds of millions of miles will fall in love and, as a result, bring about the end of the universe. Even though reality is unraveling all around them, nothing can pull them apart.

(W) Greg Rucka (A) Rags Morales & Various (CA) J. G. Jones As the Infinite Crisis rages around it, Paradise Island comes under attack by OMACs! But even with Wonder Woman's help, the Amazons must make a fateful decision-one that will change Diana's life, and mission, forever. All the while, Black Lantern Maxwell Lord has risen, and he seeks revenge and retribution for his murder at the hands of Diana. Look for unexpected changes to await Wonder Woman in the course of this series as she plays a major role in the War of Light against the Black Lanterns. Collects WONDER WOMAN #218-226 plus BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1-3.

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo (CA) Dan Jurgens These are the 1980s tales that introduced Booster Gold, the glory-hungry hero who traveled back in time from the 25th century to become a superhero called Goldstar-but manages to mangle both his mission and his name, winding up with the oddball name by which he is known. In these stories, while battling rad 1980s super-villains, Booster attempts to line up endorsement deals with limited success. Collects BOOSTER GOLD #1-12 in color for the first time, plus design material, unpublished story pages and more.

(W) Stan Lee, Gerry Conway (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Marie Severin The mountain giants are on the march! Surtur has broken free! Odin sleeps while Loki has claimed the throne of Asgard! In short, all Ragnarok is about to break loose! And when the dust settles, Loki's spells will lead to a body swap between the God of Thunder and his mischievous half brother! With art by Jack Kirby and Neal Adams, this Epic Collection is an embarrassment of riches - and John Buscema soon steps up to carry the hammer in an equally epic artistic run! Together with Stan Lee, he'll pit Thor against Doctor Doom, unleash the power of Infinity, combat Hela in the realm of the dead, set father against son, stage the wedding of Loki and Lady Sif and team up Thor and the Silver Surfer! Collecting THOR (1966) #175-194.

During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear's rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Earning an Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series, Bendis and artist Alex Maleev restored Daredevil to a luster worthy of the all-time greats. In this volume, Bendis and Maleev's run comes to a blistering conclusion with a Daredevil/Black Widow team-up that takes an interesting turn; untold tales of Hell's Kitchen past and present; and the return of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime! Collecting DAREDEVIL 61-81, WHAT IF? KAREN PAGE, ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #6-8. Rated T+

An epic of ambition, betrayal, and comeuppance culminates with the world learning the devil's mask hides a pair of blind eyes! The hero of Hell's Kitchen is assailed as both civilian and super hero by a wave of his worst enemies - including the Owl, Mister Hyde, Bullseye, Typhoid, and the Kingpin of Crime! But it's the heart of the Man Without Fear that gets the real workout with not only the introduction of Milla Donovan - but also the Black Widow, Elektra, and Echo! Who? Echo! Plus: the mystery of Leap-Frog and the trial of the White Tiger! Also featuring Luke Cage and Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, and enough other guest-stars to fill a jury box! Collects Daredevil #16-19, #26-60. RATED T+

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Patrick Gleason & Various (CA) Patrick Gleason, Mark Irwin Teaming Batman with his son Damian, a.k.a. Robin, writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason's run on BATMAN and ROBIN was one of the standout titles in the New 52. Mixing dark themes from Damian's childhood with the League of Assassins and touching stories of a father and son, this creative team invented some of the greatest Batman and Robin stories ever told! Collects BATMAN & ROBIN #20-22, BATMAN & ROBIN #0-40 from the New 52 series, BATMAN & ROBIN ANNUAL #1-3, ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #4.

(W) Stan Lee (A/CA) Moebius One of the all-time great stories of the Silver Surfer, by the legendary Stan 'The Man' Lee and visionary French artist Jean Giraud, A.K.A. Moebius - as stunning now as it was 30 years ago! A star falls to Earth. Panic grips the planet as mankind prepares for its inevitable end. But the star is a ship, and inside is a god. All he asks for is adoration. Overcome with relief, man rushes to obey. There is only one voice of dissent that will not be silenced: the Silver Surfer, who recognizes the 'god' as his former master! But why has Galactus encouraged mankind to live down to his darkest nature? The Sentinel of the Spaceways stars in a bewitching tale of man's folly and nobility. Collecting SILVER SURFER (1988) #1-2. Rated T+

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples At long last, it's finally time for the THIRD massive hardcover collection of SAGA, the critically acclaimed sci-fi/fantasy series from the multiple Eisner Award-winning team of artist FIONA STAPLES and writer BRIAN K. VAUGHAN. Collecting 18 of the most shocking and impactful issue from the epic tale of Hazel and her star-crossed parents, this deluxe edition features a striking, all-new original cover from FIONA STAPLES, as well as exclusive, never-before-seen extras. Collects SAGA #37-54.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale All four of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's classic 'color' masterpieces in one atmospheric hardcover! Blind acrobat Daredevil was inspired to heroism by the example of his prizefighter father - but Matt Murdock is a young man in love with Karen Page. Relive Daredevil's heartwarming, heartbreaking debut! Then, Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy want to spend the rest of their lives together - but first, Spider-Man must run a gauntlet of his greatest foes. No matter how powerful the Incredible Hulk becomes, his heart can still be shattered by Betty Ross - the daughter of his greatest enemy! And Captain America battles beside best friend Bucky behind enemy lines in World War II! Touching and insightful tales of super-heroism from an Eisner Award-winning team! Collecting DAREDEVIL: YELLOW #1-6, SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #1-6, HULK: GRAY #1-6 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #0-5. Rated T+

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos (CA) Geof Darrow In this second Absolute edition, outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem learns of the vicious murder of political consultant Vita Severn, one of the few people he liked, which leads him to delve into the city's police corruption. Then, Spider is hot on the trail of the horrifying truth behind the newly elected president's campaign. Collects issues #19-36.

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Darick Robertson, Rodney Ramos (CA) Geof Darrow In this final Absolute edition starring Spider Jerusalem, everyone's favorite renegade journalist is starting to have blackouts and episodes of mental confusion that are not related to his usual diet of narcotics and whiskey. Then, the City has been designated a disaster zone - and disaster zones are always visited by presidents, which means a confrontation between Spider and his greatest foe that will lead to the series' stunning conclusion! Collects TRANSMETROPOLITAN #40-60.

One tiny hero - one giant, action-packed book! Scott Lang was a down-on-his-luck divorced ex-con - until he stole Hank Pym's size-changing suit to save his daughter! Since then, Scott's life has been a rollercoaster. But will he continue to be a hero - or return to his former life of crime? Or perhaps both?! Scott has his hands full with a new business, some questionable employees and a teenage daughter who was once an Avenger herself! Then there are villains like the Power Broker and Scott's archenemy, Darren Cross, plus the female Beetle - will she be friend, foe or something else entirely? Nick Spencer's entire fast, furious and fun Ant-Man run is collected between two covers! Collecting ANT-MAN (2015) #1-5 and ANNUAL #1, ANT-MAN: LAST DAYS #1, and ASTONISHING ANT-MAN #1-13. Rated T+

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Michael Lark, Various (CA) Marko Djurdjevic Longtime fans will not be disappointed as the critically acclaimed award-winning creative team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark leave their mark on one of comics' most enduring legends! For the past few years, Matt Murdock's life has been teetering on the edge of destruction. Now, pushed beyond the limit, he finds himself behind the eight ball with no clear way out, the people he calls friends slowly deserting him, and Hell's Kitchen gradually slipping out of control. The question is, when his back is against the wall, how far will Daredevil go to get back what's his? And if you think Matt's life is going to start getting simpler after that, think again! As he tries to find a way to move forward, a threat from his past begins to creep toward daylight. Collecting DAREDEVIL (1998) #82-105. Rated T+

(W) Ed Brubaker, Various (A) Various (CA) Marko Djurdjevic The critically acclaimed, award-winning creative team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark concludes its explosive run! The Hand is back in New York and in league with Lady Bullseye! The Kingpin has also returned, forging a surprising pact with Daredevil to target the ninja cult - but what is the former crime boss's true plan? Plus: An old friend brings Matt Murdock the last-minute appeal of a villain on death row. What will Matt do when confronted with a convicted bad guy who's completely innocent? Also featuring the threat of the Owl, and an unlikely new ally: The Black Tarantula! Plus: One of the most surprising endings in Daredevil's history! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1998) #106-119 and #500, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2007) #1, and DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA. Rated T+