Returned to their home realms following the events of 52, explore the cosmic dimension of the new DC universe with Adam Strange, Starfire and Animal Man -- and in the backup feature, meet enigmatic new space hero Forerunner and discover her connection with the new race of Monitors.

With reality once again split into multiple parallel universes following the events of Infinite Crisis and 52, time has a new champion dedicated to maintaining order and combating threats to the very fabric of existence: resurrected time-travelling hero Booster Gold, along with his robot sidekick Skeets. Explore the past, present and future of the new DC multiverse in the new ongoing series from Infinite Crisis scribe Geoff Johns and newcomer Jeff Katz, with art by Booster Gold creator Dan Jurgens.

Depowered, pursued by the international community for colossal war crimes and in hiding from the reassembled superhero community, Black Adam continues on his quest to rediscover the magic word that will again grant him the power of the gods and restore his former deadly glory. From the pages of 52 comes a spotlight on the latest A-list DCU supervillain, from writer Peter Tomasi (The Light Brigade) and artist Doug Mahnke (Stormwatch PHD, Justice League Elite).

The new Justice League of America comes together to face its greatest foe to date in the stunning extra-sized final issue from star writer and bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (Identity Crisis, Green Arrow).

The Teen Titans celebrate their big five-o with an all-star jam issue welcoming the new creative team of writer Sean McKeever (Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane) and artist Randy Green, along with a guest story by the launch creative team of Geoff Johns and Mike McKone, the long-awaited reunion of Titans luminaries Marv Wolfman and George Perez, and more.

The terrifying artificial humans from the pages of Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson's classic Swamp Thing run are back in a new ongoing series from John Whalen and Mike Hawthorne (The Exterminators, Queen and Country). US government agent and albino Kilcrop is assigned to investigate the murder of one of the resident freaks of Aberrance, the reservation established as a home for deformed outcasts from society -- but with the original Un-Men controlling the close-knit community, Kilcrop will have to confront a corruption that goes all the way to the top.

Batman is shocked by the emergence of a deadly young assassin who claims to be his son, and connected to one of the Dark Knight's deadliest foes. And with Batman and young charge Robin only recently reconciled, could the mantle of the Bat now be destined for another? Collecting Batman #655-58 and 663-666 from acclaimed writer Grant Morrison (52, New X-Men, Doom Patrol) and X-Men superstar artist Andy Kubert.

The greatest heroes and villains of the DC and Top Cow universes come together in a giant collection of crossover events The Darkness/Batman, The Darkness/Superman, JLA/Cyberforce and JLA/Witchblade, from writers including Jeph Loeb and Scott Lobdell and Top Cow house artists including David Finch and studio founder Marc Silvestri, with a cover by Joe Benitez.

Widely considered the greatest comics writer of the modern era, Alan Moore radically revamped Jim Lee's WildCATs into a galaxy-spanning epic of war and conspiracy while introducing characters such as deadly supervillain Tao, while collaborator Travis Charest pushed the boundaries of comics illustration and became the hottest name of the era. Now, Moore and Charest's stellar run is collected in its entirety in a giant volume featuring WildCATs #21-34 plus the story from #50.

The Trust, the Minutemen and Agent Graves all converge on Mexico for a showdown which will remove one of the players from their deadly game and finally reveal the secret behind the Atlantic City job. The massively acclaimed crime epic from writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso continues in a collected edition of issues #76-83.

From Marvel Comics:

The new Frightful Four's assault on the Baxter Building looks to have crushed the nascent Fantastic Four team -- until the tables are turned by the surprise return of Reed and Sue Richards.

In November 1961 hotshot young writer Stan Lee and superstar artist Jack Kirby ushered in a groundbreaking new era of superhero comics and a new Marvel with the landmark first issue of the Fantastic Four. Now, Stan 'the Man' returns to one of his most iconic and influential creations and joins with contemporary luminary John Romita Jr for the final adventure of Marvel's First Family.

With the New Avengers rocked by revelations of an underground alien infiltration and the apparent defection of one of their own, small-time supervillain the Hood makes his play to seize control of the deposed Kingpin's criminal empire.

In the early days of World War II rookie super-soldier Steve Rogers takes on a secret mission on the island nation of Madripoor, investigating reports of a new terrorist organisation called HYDRA -- but following up a lead in a local watering hole, he uncovers something of even greater interest. Captain America and Wolverine's secret wartime history is revealed in the continuation of Wolverine: Origins, plus a reprint of Uncanny X-Men #268 featuring Cap and Logan's first WWII meeting and classic Jim Lee art.

The Barracuda is back, albeit slightly mutilated, and again gunning for Frank Castle's hide in a double-sized fiftieth issue of Garth Ennis' acclaimed mature readers take on the Punisher.

Earth is a small blue-green planet populated by six billion largely undistinguished individuals, living generally unremarkable lives -- until a unexplained celestial event sees a select few awake to find themselves possessing impossible new abilities, and the world is changed forever. A new universe is born and a classic Marvel concept reinvented for the new millennium by cult writer Warren Ellis (Planetary, Ultimate Fantastic Four) and fan-favourite artist Salvador Larroca (X-Men).

Peter Parker has enough on his plate balancing his personal life and new relationship with the X-Men's Kitty Pryde with his continuing secret identity as wall-crawling superhero Spider-Man, but a bust-up at the mall and the debut of Ultimate Scorpion is only the beginning as Mary Jane is kidnapped, old faces return from the dead and Peter makes a shocking discovery that throws everything into question. A conspiracy that has been building since the very first issue of Ultimate Spider-Man is finally uncovered in the epic and controversial Ultimate Clone Saga. Collecting Ultimate Spider-Man #97-105.

Having led the pro-registration faction to victory in the superhero Civil War, Tony Stark takes on a controversial appointment as the new director of SHIELD -- but as his ideas for reforming the organisation meet with resistance from Nick Fury's old guard, global terrorism has found a new benefactor in the resurrected Mandarin. Collecting Iron Man #15-18 plus classic stories from Strange Tales #135 and Iron Man #129.

Pete Wisdom has returned to his roots and found a new job with a secret division of British military intelligence dealing with unexplained phenomena, and for his first assignment finds himself investigating reports the fairies at the bottom of the garden are planning a full-scale invasion of England. Acclaimed Doctor Who novelist and TV writer Paul Cornell and artists Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Ultimate Six) and Manuel Garcia (Mystique) reinvent a cult mutant character under Marvel's mature readers imprint.

The brain-bending espionage escapade series from hot new writer Matt Fraction (The Order, Punisher War Journal) returns with new artist Fabio Moon, a new story arc and new characters -- but where is reality-crossing superspy Casanova Quinn?

The stunning art of Greg Capullo is showcased in a deluxe volume collecting the cream of his covers and interiors for Spawn along with commercial illustration work and never-before-seen sketch material.

Celebrate 25 years of dimwitted barbarian Groo in a one-shot anniversary special featuring an all-new story from creators Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones, a primer to the series history and Groo's roster of friends and foes, and more.

From the smaller publishers:

Steroid-pumping strongman Michael Iron is a loyal soldier for massive crime organisation the Syndicate, locked in a battle for supremacy with the Government and shadowy religious group the Order in an alternate-reality 1930s industrial metropolis.
Written and conceived by Jason Rubin, visionary creator of video game franchises Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, with art by Francis Manapul (The Darkness, Witchblade) based on character and conceptual designs from Joe Madureira (Uncanny X-Men, Battle Chasers) and Jeff Matsuda (The Batman).

With the US government cracking down on superpowered individuals and their illegal activities, costumed vigilante Horus as usual elects to take matters into his own hands: by murdering the President of the United States in the middle of the Oval Office. The controversial new limited series from Authority creator Warren Ellis kicks off at Avatar with art by Juan Jose Ryp (Wolfskin, Frank Miller's Robocop).

Marcus Fenix and his motley crew of battle-hardened soldiers of fortune are humanity's last line of defence in protecting a dying world from the invading alien Locust Horde, as one of the most popular video games of all time explodes into comics in a new ongoing Boom Studios series.

Having only just survived his trip to the parallel reality of the Marvel Zombies, Ash seeks a return to some sense of normalcy in his home universe -- only to find it has been conquered by Evil Ash and a horde of Deadite minions.

30 Days of Night: Red Snow #1
Ben Templesmith (w/a) / 32 pp.

At the height of the Second World War, Germany's attempted invasion of the Soviet Union has stalled but fighting continues on the eastern front as the bitter Russian winter begins to creep in. British military corporal Charlie Keating has been dispatched to coordinate the distribution of vital supplies to the Soviet war machine but finds himself investigating reports of another enemy lurking in the darkness, one more vicious and bloodthirsty than any Nazi. Original 30 Days of Night artist Ben Templesmith writes and illustrates a new prequel to the modern classic horror series.

The creator of the acclaimed Pistolwhip returns with an ambitious full-colour graphic novel comprising 52 interconnected stories of life in the world of secrets and espionage, chronicling the everyday lives of spies operating on both sides of World War II.

The indie hit series is back with its first annual, featuring six fractured takes on classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes plus a bonus story introducing a new character and setting up the future of the Grimm universe.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days Vol 6
Fumino Hayashi (w/a)
184pp.

The war with the Angels if over and the former students of Class 2-A find themselves once again in New Tokyo 3. With their usefulness to the military used up, the former pilots of the Evangelion must face a new set of challenges as they leave their childhood behind, aiming to discover the adults they're quickly becoming. The conclusion to this popular fan-made series! Don't miss it!

My Dearest Devil Princess Vol 1
Makoto Matsumoto (w), Maiko Netsu (a)
208pp.

After being forced to acquire a magical box said to grant its owner three wishes, Keita is more than a little taken aback when he opens it, only for a girl to appear! But genies don't have demon wings and tails, do they? Keita soon finds out that the three wishes will cost him his soul!

After School Nightmare Vol 5
Setona Mizushiro (w/a)
200pp.

Things continue to heat up in both the real world and the dream world, and Mashiro is fighting hard to keep his head. Determined to prove himself, he starts putting all his effort into his relationship with Kureha. But when the identity of the knight is finally revealed, how will he cope? Will his newfound chivalry withstand his shock? Find out in the penultimate volume of this psychological masterpiece!

Welcome to the NHK Vol 4
Tatsuhiko Takimoto (w), Kenji Oiwa (a)
196pp.

Satou and Yamazaki have hit rock bottom... quite simply, they're out of ideas! In order to try and pull himself out of his slump, Satou goes on a date with the newly-married Kashiwa-senpai. Misaki, envious and jealous, lurks in the shadows, waiting for a chance to strike revenge on the unwitting Satou. He'll need more than just creative inspiration if he wants to survive her devious plot!

Kurohime Vol 1
Masanori.Ookamigumi.Katakura (w/a)
184pp.

A master gunman by the name of Zero searches the land for the legendary Kurohime. She saved him as a child, impressing upon him the importance of justice, and of helping others. While on his journey, he meets a young girl named Himeko and is suddenly attacked by overwhelming forces. Outnumbered, outgunned, and out of luck, he makes his last stand in order to protect the helpless girl. Little does he know, though, the girl has an incredible secret!