From DC Comics:

Bat Lash #1 (of 6)
Peter Brandvold & Sergio Aragones (w), John Severin (a), Walt Simonson (cover) / 32 pp.

The most flamboyant cowboy in the West takes on a corrupt local sheriff and a greedy rancher -- for justice, sure, but also to woo the rancher's beautiful daughter. Acclaimed Western novelist Peter Brandvold and Bat Lash co-creator Sergio Aragones (Groo) tell the true origin of Bat Lash in a six-part series with interior art by industry legend John Severin and covers by Walt Simonson.

Green Lantern #26
Geoff Johns (w), Mike McKone (a), Ivan Reis (cover) / 32 pp.

The Sinestro Corps War may be over but conflict continues in its aftermath, as the Guardians continue their reconstruction of the Green Lantern Corps with the bizarre and controversial Alpha Lantern project. The buildup to Final Crisis begins in the hit series from writer Geoff Johns (JSA, Infinite Crisis, Flash) and new artist Mike McKone (Teen Titans, Fantastic Four).

Justice League of America #16
Dwayne McDuffie (w), Joe Benitez (a) / 32 pp.

A new and very different Flash has arrived to cause headaches for the newly reformed Justice League -- but who is this enigmatic young speedster, and where did she come from?

Legion of Super-Heroes #37
Jim Shooter (w), Francis Manapul (a) / 32 pp.

Veteran writer and editor Jim Shooter returns to the Legion of Super-Heroes over thirty years since his original fan-favourite run, joining new series artist Francis Manapul (Witchblade) for an all-new take on the teen heroes of the 31st century. In the absence of regular team captain Cosmic Boy the Legion needs a new leader, but can reluctant appointee Lightning Lad reunite the team in the face of a new alien threat to the galaxy?

The Spirit #13
Gail Simone, Glen Gold et al (w), Michael Golden, Eduardo Risso et al (a), Darwyn Cooke (cover)

Creators including Gail Simone, Michael Golden and Eduardo Risso come together for a special spotlight issue on the femme fatales and deceptively dangerous beauties from the world of the Spirit.

Northlanders #1
Brian Wood (w), Davide Gianfelice (a), Massimo Carnevale (cover) / 32 pp.

Exiled Viking prince Sven has spent his prime years living it up in decadent Constantinople, but the north wind is calling him home to reclaim his birthright and a vast inheritance to boot -- but when he finds his former family and friends have been enslaved by his sadistic long-lost uncle Gorm, a spoilt young man will become a king in a bloody quest to free his people. From the acclaimed writer of DMZ and Demo comes an eagerly anticipated new Vertigo series.

Legion of Super-Heroes: An Eye for an Eye TP
Paul Levitz (w), Keith Giffen et al (a) / 160 pp.

In the long-awaited first collection of the 1984 relaunch of Legion of Super-Heroes, featuring the classic first six issues from Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, the Legion uncovers a secret mirror organisation calling itself the Legion of Super-Villains and a plot to destroy the team from the inside out -- but will one of the teen heroes sacrifice themselves to stop it?

Hellblazer: Bloodlines TP
Garth Ennis (w), Will Simpson, Steve Dillon et al (a), Glenn Fabry (cover) / 296 pp.

In two classic storylines from fan-favourite writer Garth Ennis' acclaimed Hellblazer tenure, streetwise sorcerer John Constantine faces off against the demon Calibraxis and prepares for a final confrontation with the First of the Fallen, the most powerful lord of Hell. Collecting Hellblazer #49, #52-55 and #59-61.

Brave and the Bold volume 1: The Lords of Luck HC
Mark Waid (w), George Perez (a) / 160 pp.

The classic Silver Age team-up book returns for a new era with the all-star creative team of writer Mark Waid (Fantastic Four, Kingdom Come) and artist George Perez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Teen Titans, Avengers). In the opening story arc (issues #1-6) Batman and Hal Jordan travel to the gambling planet of Ventura on the trail of what could be the most powerful weapon in the universe -- only to find Lobo, Supergirl and others also have their eye on the prize...

One year on from foiling a supervillain invasion of the United States, the Ultimates are back -- but having severed ties with SHIELD and Nick Fury, how will the former military outfit adapt to life as an independent superhero team? New members, new villains and the long-awaited return of 1990s superstar artist Joe Madureira are only the tip of the iceberg in the hotly anticipated third volume of the acclaimed Ultimates, as penned by Eisner-winning writer Jeph Loeb (Wolverine, Superman/Batman).

Fantastic Four: Isla de la Muerte
Tom Beland (w), Juan Doe (a) / 48 pp.

Puerto Rico: exotic isle of beauty, intrigue, drinks with little cocktail umbrellas in them ... and death! When the Fantastic Four investigate reports of a mysterious creature stalking the island's inhabitants, Ben Grimm comes face-to-face with a secret foe from his past: the mythical goat-sucking Chupacabras. A special holiday-themed special from indie writer Tom Beland (True Story Swear to God) and iconoclastic artist Juan Doe.

World War Hulk: Warbound #1 (of 5)
Greg Pak (w), Leonard Kirk (a), Jim Cheung (cover) / 32 pp.

In the aftermath of World War Hulk, the Jade Giant's alien army the Warbound find themselves stranded in the New Mexico desert on the run from hostile human militias -- but when one of the Hulk's most powerful enemies returns, humanity will need all the help they can get. The saga of the Warbound continues in a five-part series from Hulk writer Greg Pak and Agents of Atlas penciller Leonard Kirk, with covers by Jim Cheung (Young Avengers).

What If? Civil War
Ed Brubaker, Kevin Grevioux & Christos Gage (w), Marko Djurdjevic, Gustavo, Harvey Tolibao (a), Djurdjevic, Marc Silvestri (covers) / 56 pp.

The superhero Civil War is over, Tony Stark is the new head of SHIELD, an unmasked Spider-Man is a fugitive on the run, and Captain America is dead -- but what if things had happened differently? What if Captain America's anti-registration faction had proved victorious, or Stark had fought for the Superhuman Registration Act alone? from writers, Ed Brubaker, Kevin Grevioux and Christos Gage with artists including Marko Djurdjevic and Harvey Tolibao (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), plus covers by Djurdjevic and Marc Silvestri.

Exiles #100
Chris Claremont, Judd Winick (w), Tom Grummett, Mike McKone (a) / 64 pp.

As one stage in the multiverse-travelling adventures of the Exiles come to an end, look back on the long strange trip of Blink and company in a special extra-sized final chapter including a reprint of the classic Exiles #1 by Judd Winick and Mike McKone.

Tracy Lawless has come home for Christmas for the first time in nearly twenty years, but plans for a family reunion are dashed when tracking down his little brother Ricky leads him only to the graveyard. To find out who killed his brother and why Tracy will have to worm his way back into the criminal culture he once worked hard to escape -- but regardless of whether he finds the answers he seeks, what will be the price of going back underground? The second graphic novel in the massively acclaimed Eisner-winning crime series from writer Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Sleeper) and artist Sean Phillips (Marvel Zombies, Sleeper) collects Criminal #6-10.

X-Men: Complete Onslaught volume 1 TP
Mark Waid, Scott Lobdell, Terry Kavanagh, Jeph Loeb, Peter David (w), Andy Kubert, Adam Kubert, Joe Madureira, Mike Wieringo, Steve Skroce et al (a), Adam Kubert (cover) / 272 pp.

By popular demand comes the first of four deluxe volumes collecting the 1996 crossover saga which redefined the entire Marvel Universe. The enigmatic entity known as Onslaught has emerged without warning, targetting the entire world with its seemingly limitless psionic power -- but what is its connection to both Professor Xavier and Magneto, and will even the combined powers of every Marvel hero be enough to stop its path of rampage? Collecting X-Men #53-54, Uncanny X-Men #334-335, Avengers #400-401, Onslaught: X-Men, X-Man #18, X-Force #57, Cable #34 and Incredible Hulk #444, featuring a plethora of 1990s star talent including Mark Waid, Jeph Lodell, Joe Madureira, Adam and Andy Kubert, Steve Skroce and many more.

Essential Power Man and Iron Fist volume 1 TP
Chris Claremont, Steven Grant, Bob Layton et al (w), John Byrne, Mike Zeck, Sal Buscema, Marie Severin et al (a)/ Dave Cockrum (cover) / 520 pp.

Luke Cage: raised on the mean streets of Harlem and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, only to receive superhuman strength and unbreakable skin from a shadowy government experiment. Danny Rand: orphaned son of a wealthy family, adopted by the mystical hidden city of K'un-L'un and trained as a master of the martial arts. Together, as the unbreakable Power Man and the invincible Iron Fist, they fight crime and corruption on the streets of the Big Apple, facing enemies including the Living Monolith, El Aguila, the Maggia and more. From the Marvel vaults comes a jumbo collection of classic team-up tales featuring early collaboration between the legendary X-Men team of Claremont and Byrne. Collecting Power Man and Iron Fist #50-72 and #74-75.

Invincible Presents Atom Eve #1 (of 2)
Benito Cereno (w), Nate Bellegarde (a), Cory Walker (cover) / 32 pp.

Bursting forth from the pages of Invincible into her own solo miniseries, learn the tragic origin of superheroine Atom Eve and the secrets behind her incredible powers.

The Darkness #1
Phil Hester (w), Michael Broussard (a), Marc Silvestri, Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic (covers) / 32 pp.

The Darkness rises again in the relaunched ongoing series from Phil Hester (Deep Sleeper, The Atheist) and red-hot new talent Michael Broussard. Forever changed by the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado has absconded to the secluded Central American nation of Sierra Munoz looking to start a new life and reestablish some sort of harmony with the unearthly power which possesses him -- but evil has a habit of following Jackie no matter where he goes ...

As the end of the world draws ever closer, the last remaining super-powered men and women embark on a perilous journey to locate the one artifact that can turn back the tide of darkness and save humanity -- the mythical Hammer of Thor. Lord of the Rings meets Watchmen in the epic new ongoing series from writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) and artist Mat Broome (WildCATs).

From the smaller publishers:

From the award-winning creators of The Lone and Level Sands comes an imaginative reimagining of the parable of Moses and the Biblical flood, as sea-faring Ziusudra and company must battle against the rising tide and the baffling will of the gods.

With the dawn of the twentieth century came a new chapter in the history of humanity and the rise of a new age of super-powered heroes -- but in the aftermath of the Second World War, with the world lying shattered and more in need of its champions than ever, they vanished without a trace. From the acclaimed creators of Justice and Earth X comes a bold new project resurrecting the forgotten heroes of the Golden Age for the modern era, in a special prelude special to one of the most eagerly anticipated launches of 2008.

The dark goddess Takhisis has unleashed a wave of evil across the world of Krynn, with only the brave Knights of Solamnia standing in her way -- but within their number is Huma, one humble man who will grow to become the greatest of heroes. Collecting the complete Devil's Due limited series based on the New York Times bestselling novel.

From the vaults of EC Comics comes a deluxe hardcover collection of 24 classic crime and mystery stories from luminaries including Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood and Jack Davis, plus a new introduction by Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition).

From the pages of the hit IDW limited series comes the new definitive origin of the Autobot's greatest foe, the story of a lowly mining robot who grew into a terrorist leader, uncovering an ancient superweapon and rallying fellow rebels to his cause in a civil war which will all but destroy the ancient civilisation of Cybertron.

Somewhere in the dark back alleys of a sorrowful city a nameless man works methodically, silently and tirelessly on his masterpiece -- to teach a world of sinners a lesson it will never forget. Step inside the mind of one of the most infamous serial killers in cinema history in the prequel to David Fincher's acclaimed Se7en, featuring top comics talent including Kabuki creator David Mack.