Amazing Spider-Man #533
J Michael Straczynski (w), Ron Garney (a)
32 pp.

As the government steps up its campaign for superpower registration and conflict escalates in the Civil War, Peter Parker has made the most momentous decision of his life since he took up the costumed crime-fighting identity of Spider-Man. He's chosen his side, but how will the choice affect him and those he holds dear?

With one of its number in hospital and another secretly working with the opposition, will the Civil War that has divided the superhero community tear apart the First Family of the Marvel Universe?

Legendary Wild West adventurer the Two-Gun Kid remembers his long-ago encounter with cattle rustlers who turn out to be somewhere between man and beast. A brand new retro-themed tale from writer Dan Slott (She-Hulk) and veteran artist Eduardo Barreto, plus a cover by Eric Powell (The Goon).

With public sentiment turning against it and the superhero community itself divided on the issue of registration, the New Avengers will never be the same. In the opening chapter of 'New Avengers Disassembled', pairing superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis with legendary artist Howard Chaykin, follow Captain America as he gathers together a new team to fight on his side of the Civil War.

In the dramatic conclusion to the first season of Young Avengers, Earth once again finds itself in the middle of an intergalactic war between the Kree and the Skrull. When not even the combined forces of the teen heroes and their reluctant mentors the New Avengers can avert disaster, one of the Young Avengers must sacrifice themself to save the planet.

Ororo Munroe has grown from a penniless street urchin on the streets of Egypt to a mutant superhero and inspirational leader of the X-Men, but the offer of marriage from the Black Panther puts her at a crossroads. What will her decision be, and will it force her to leave the X-Men behind forever?

The epic journey through a potential future from veteran X-writer Chris Claremont reaches its long-awaited conclusion. Who will live, who will die, and after years of struggle will the mission of the X-Men come to an end?

Paying the price for his deal with Satan, the Ghost Rider is condemned to ride the lonely highways for eternity -- but can an industrious angel's plan set him free? A cult Marvel character is reinvented for a new age by writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Punisher), with digitally painted art from Clayton Crain (Venom vs Carnage). Collecting Ghost Rider #1-6.

Generation M TP
Paul Jenkins (w), Ramon Bachs (a)
120 pp.

The aftermath of House of M has left the world of mutants changed forever. Follow idealistic but troubled journalist Sally Field as she investigates a serial killer targeting ex-mutants who must face life without their powers -- including some familiar names from the past. Collecting Generation M #1-5.

Fantastic Four by J Michael Straczynski volume 1 TP
J Michael Straczynski (w), Mike McKone (a)
144 pp.

A new chapter in the continuing adventures of Marvel's First Family of superheroics begins, from the all-star team of acclaimed writer J Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man, Rising Stars, Babylon 5) and artist Mike McKone (Exiles, Teen Titans). After years of research a secret US government project has cracked the secret behind the cosmic ray incident that granted the FF their amazing powers, and plans to recreate the original space flight and produce hundreds of new superhumans. Reed Richards is reluctantly pressed into assisting the project, but what does the appearance of a mysterious alien being mean for the Fantastic Four and what is its shocking link to their past? Collecting Fantastic Four #527-32.

Galactic conqueror Thanos is nearing the end of quest to assemble the Infinity Gauntlet, a long-lost artifact that will grant the mad Eternal omnipotent control over all space and time. With the universe poised on the edge of destruction, Adam Warlock leads Earth's superheroes in a last-ditch attempt to stop the nihilistic anti-god from sacrificing all of existence to please his coy lover Death. A stunning new collection of the classic story from master cosmic writer Jim Starlin (Silver Surfer, Captain Marvel) and star artist George Perez.

Is she the cousin of Earth-2's Superman, granddaughter of an Atlantean sorcerer, a refugee from the future or an alternate dimension, or something else entirely? Power Girl's search for her true origin brings her to an unlikely foe, one who may break her mind before the secret is revealed. Collecting JSA Classified #1-4 and stories from Showcase #97-99 and Secret Origins #11.

Produced in association with director Bryan Singer and screenwriters Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty come four one-shots bridging Superman 2 and hotly anticipated new movie Superman Returns. Revisit the Man of Steel's origins and trace his journey back to Earth from the ruins of Krypton, and see how his absence has affected his family, friends and greatest foe.

The entire Our Worlds at War crossover event is compiled in one massive collected edition. The arrival of Mongul on Earth is merely to herald the coming of planet-eating entity Imperiex, which plans to use the Earth to disrupt space-time and recreate the universe anew. Leading a coalition of Earth's mightiest heroes Superman is forced to take on uneasy allies including President Lex Luthor and Darkseid, as it looks like this job is too much for the Man of Steel to handle alone.

The Flash is back, in a new ongoing series from the creators of the Flash television series and artist Ken Lashley, but who is behind the mask -- and how fast can he really go?

Wonder Woman returns in the relaunched ongoing series from writer Allan Heinberg (Young Avengers, JLA, The OC) and artist Terry Dodson (Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Spider-Man/Black Cat) -- but who is wearing the tiara One Year Later?

Learn the secret origin of Samaritan's greatest enemy Infidel in an Astro City special featuring centuries of conflict and the rise and fall of great civilisations -- all in one night.

An Earth-based empire of science is attacked by an alien empire of magic, sparking an intergalactic war than spans a century of bloody conflict and casualties in the hundreds of millions. Follow the interstellar war from first contact to the final apocalyptic showdown in a new ongoing space opera from Scott Lobdell (Uncanny X-Men, Alpha Flight) and Dustin Nguyen (Authority, Batman).

Once renowned and feared throughout the universe, the legendary Fear Agents have been reduced to just one: aimless, alcoholic alien exterminator Heath Huston. But when Heath discovers an army of alien amoebas heading to annihilate Earth, can he cast aside his personal demons long enough to save his home planet? Return to the classic days of EC science fiction, war and horror comics in the first collection of the series that combines all three, from writer Rick Remender (Sea of Red, Strange Girl) and artist Tony Moore (Exterminators, The Walking Dead).

Five years ago one of the city's top narcotics cops was sent deep undercover into the criminal underworld to bust open the drug trade, only to go native and end up running it. Now, another cop on the cusp of burning out is sent down the same hole to bring her predecessor back, by any means necessary -- but the deeper into the dark she goes, the more at home she feels. This collection of Warren Ellis' cinematic and very violent action story also includes his Tales of the Witchblade #3 and 4.

Set many years in the future from Dark Horse's acclaimed ongoing Conan series, this four-part tale sees King Conan travel to the exotic eastern kingdom of Khitai to open trade in jewels and spices -- unaware those who extended the invitation have dark intentions. Written by Akira Yoshida (X-Men/Fantastic Four, Wolverine: Soultaker) with interior art by Paul Lee (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and covers by Pat Lee (Transformers). Collecting Conan and the Demons of Khitai #1-4.

Penny Arcade volume 2: Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings TP
Jerry Holkins (w), Mike Krahulik (a)
168 pp.

The valiant gaming knights of America's number one web comic return in their second full-colour collection, presenting every Penny Arcade strip from 2001 along with creator commentary and bonus artwork.

The latest collection of the award-winning Usagi Yojimbo sees the titular warrior travelling alone on adventures that see him meet again with fan-favourite characters including Inspector Ishida, bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog, bodyguard Tomoe and Priest Sanshobo. Follow Usagi as he is dragged into a cover smuggling operation, assists a brilliant inventor with his prototype flying machine, and once again faces his vengeful young samurai nemesis.

The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense investigates an unexplained plague of frogs, while a madman from the BPRD's past seeks to use the mindless monsters for his own ends. Reuniting the creative team of the acclaimed BPRD: The Dead, including Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and artist Guy Davis. Collecting BPRD: The Black Flame #1-6.

From the acclaimed team of Spectacular Spider-Man comes a murder mystery in the tradition of The Name of the Rose. Charlie Northern is one of Scotland Yard's top detectives and has pretty much seen it all, but his next case will lead him to most unlikely of settings -- the Vatican. When a high-ranking official and probable successor to the Pope dies under highly suspicious circumstances, Northern must unravel a trail of conspiracy in a place which has been keeping secrets for hundreds of years. Collecting Revelations #1-6.

Amano: The Tale of Genji HC
Yoshitaka Amano (w/a)
80 pp.

Acclaimed painter and artist Yoshitaka Amano brings his distinctive talent to a sumptuous graphical retelling of the erotic Tale of Genji, one of the most famous of Japanese myths and regarded by many scholars as the first true novel ever written.

More than one hundred years after the events of Return of the Jedi a new evil sweeping the galaxy threatens to destroy both a resurgent Empire and the last of the Jedi, as the Sith are reborn. The only hope is the last remaining heir to the Skywalker legacy -- but is he at all interested in embracing his destiny? The future of the Star Wars universe is chronicled in a new ongoing series.

The latest in Wizard's series of art training handbooks focuses on layouts, pacing, splash pages, backgrounds, negative space and other fundamentals of comic book storytelling, with detailed lessons from the top artists in contemporary comics including Adam and Andy Kubert, Norm Breyfogle, Tom Raney, Eduardo Risso, Phil Jimenez, Brian Michael Bendis, George Perez, Bryan Hitch and more.

For more than twenty years the pioneering Public Enemy has stayed at the forefront of hip-hop with politically charged rhymes and an unflinching critique of race relations in conteporary America. Believe the hype and join the PE crew in a preview of their upcoming comic book series featuring character bios, sketches, preview art and commentary from Chuck D himself.

In an unofficial followup to George Romero's groundbreaking horror film Night of the Living Dead, Barbara and a ragtag group of survivors are forced to leave the relatively safety of their farmhouse and journey back into the danger of a world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. (For mature readers.)

Family Guy #2 (of 3)
Matt Fleckenstein (w), Benjamin Phillips (a)

In the second original Family Guy comic from TV series writer Matt Fleckenstein, Peter takes the stage to share his wisdom on how to be a good father and husband while still finding time to fit in all-important beer drinking and TV watching.

A full-colour oversized retrospective of the career and distinctive style of Australian artist Ben Templesmith, including covers and interior illustrations plus many rare and previously unpublished works and a look behind the scenes at the 30 Days of Night visionary's creative process.