In the aftermath of Infinite Crisis the immortal spirit of vengeance called the Spectre finds itself joined to a new human host, Detective Crispus Allen of the Gotham City PD -- but Allen doesn't want anything to do with his new 'partner' or its holy mission. Beginning a three-part story from writer Will Pfeifer (Catwoman) and artist Cliff Chiang (Detective Comics, Human Target).

In the aftermath of Infinite Crisis, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman went missing in action for purposes unknown and left a traumatised world to fend for itself for an entire year, just when it needed its greatest heroes the most. Now, the stories of the DCU's missing year are told in an ambitious weekly real-time series from DC's core writers and a host of art talent.

The apocalyptic predictions have proved true, and Gah Lak Tus has arrived at its latest target. Countless worlds have fallen to the planet-eater's insatiable hunger, but can a coalition of the Ultimates, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and Nick Fury's SHIELD prevent an extinction-level event that will wipe out all life on Earth? The explosive extra-sized conclusion from writer Warren Ellis (Nextwave) and artist Brandon Peterson (Ultimate X-Men).

As the zombie Fantastic Four escape from the Baxter Building and Johnny Storm makes a shocking personal discovery, the mighty Doctor Doom makes a deadly return. Kicking off the final act in an acclaimed Ultimate Fantastic Four tenure from Civil War and Ultimates writer Mark Millar and Phoenix: Endsong artist Greg Land.

In the sequel to 2005's surprise hit Last Hero Standing, immortal planet-eater Galactus sets in motion a new meal plan that threatens to consume the entire universe. Starring Spider-Girl, Thor, the Warriors Three, the Fantastic Five and more.

As a mysterious epidemic continues to unleash the animalistic side of both foes and allies, Spider-Man finds himself affected and seeks guidance from clairvoyant Madame Web. Featuring guest art from Clayton Crain (Ghost Rider, Venom vs Carnage).

For over a year tension has been brewing in the Marvel universe as superpowered teams and inviduals pursue agendas that put them increasingly at odds with the authorities, and it will take only a single flashpoint incident and the loss of innocent life to ignite a conflict that will permanently alter the relationship between superheroes and the public they seek to protect. As the biggest Marvel event of the year kicks off with a double-sized first issue, alliances will be formed and broken and the battle lines drawn in a war that pits the New Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the entire superhero community against each other and themselves. Only one question remains: Whose side are you on?

When threats to global security emerge they find their match in superhero team the Avengers: Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Storm, The Hulk, Giant-Girl and Wolverine. Beginning the new all-ages adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes from writer Jeff Parker (The Interman) and artist Manuel Garcia (Spider-Man: Breakout, Mystique).

Veteran Punisher writer Garth Ennis and legendary EC horror comics artist John Severin present an extra-sized tale going further than ever before into the troubled past of Frank Castle. Before his one-man vigilante war on crime, before his horrific experiences in the jungles of Vietnam, Frank Castle was a 10-year-old boy growing up tough in Brooklyn. When a classmater commits suicide following an unspeakable act, young Frank gets his first glimpse into the dark abyss that will one day consume his entire life. (For mature readers.)

Legendary horror artist Richard Corben applies his distinctive art style to adaptations of the works of another master of the genre, poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe. In this first issue encounter The Conqueror Worm, fear The Sleeper and beware Poe's most infamous creation, The Raven. (For mature readers.)

All his life Wolverine has been searching for a past he can't remember -- now there's nothing he can't forget. His memories completely restored in the aftermath of House of M, Logan embarks on a epic journey to unravel the mysteries of his eventful life as a samurai, soldier, mercenary and X-Man, in the prequel to new ongoing series Wolverine: Origins. Collecting Wolverine #36-40.

The hit limited series from cult filmmaker Kevin Smith (Mallrats, Clerks, Dogma) and artist Terry Dodson (Marvel Knights Spider-Man) is finally available in a collected edition. When the mysterious disappearance of an old friend brings the Black Cat to New York in search of answers, she finds another past acquaintance, the web-slinging Spider-Man, is on the same trail. With memories of their past relationship a constant distraction, the pair's investigation uncovers an unusual drug supply ring as a merry mutant lends a hand -- and a shocking act is perpetrated upon the Black Cat. Collecting Spider-Man/Black Cat: Evil That Men Do #1-6.

Juston Seyfert thought using his repurposed mutant-hunting Sentinel robot to attract attention at school would be a one-way ticket to popularity. Instead he finds himself running away from home in shame, and goes in search of his long-lost mother -- but with government operatives on his tail, seeking to reclaim Juston's metallic best friend. Collecting Sentinel #1-5 from Eisner-winning rising star Sean McKeever and the artists of Udon Studios (Street Fighter).

With Spider-Man's nightly patrols taking him increasingly close to uncovering the company's less than legitimate activities the head of multinational corporation Roxxon Oil hires Silver Sable, the world's greatest mercenary, to capture and interrogate the web-crawler -- and how violently Ms Sable and her crew wish to handle the assignment is left up to them. Collecting Ultimate Spider-Man #86-90 and Annual #1.

The original Black Widow Natasha Romanova is back in the hotly anticipated sequel to the sleeper hit miniseries from award-winning novelist Richard K. Morgan, with the new enemies she has made on her tail and working together to take her out. Featuring layout art from Sean Phillips (Sleeper) finished by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin). Collecting Black Window: The Things They Say About Her #1-6.

In a dark Brooklyn alley on an even darker night the Punisher brutally ends a crew of thugs menacing a helpless young woman. Her name is Viorica, and when she tells Frank her story he realises the killing has only just begun. Collecting The Punisher MAX #25-30.

The dirtier side of being a mutant in the Marvel universe is unveiled in the controversial miniseries from writer Joe Quesada (Iron Man) and artists Joshua Middleton (Superman/Shazam: First Thunder, Meridian) and Robert Teranishi. The X-Men fight supervillains and advocate mutant rights safe in the knowledge they have a comfortable mansion to go home to, but on the dirty streets of New York homeless mutant teenagers are worried less about Magneto and more the everyday struggle for survival. Collecting NYX #1-7.

An early collaboration from Grant Morrison and Mark Millar sees the Scottish writing pair craft an alternately comedic and chilling story of murderous shape-changing Skrulls and the menace they have arrived on Earth to eradicate. Collecting Skrull Kill Krew #1-5.

This deluxe hardcover volume provides a comprehensive retrospective of the art and career of Brian Bolland, one of the most acclaimed comics artists of the modern era through his work on the UK's 2000AD, seminal Batman story The Killing Joke, and covers and promotional illustration both in comics and commercial advertising work.

Messiah or Anti-Christ? Protector of Earth or alien invader? When a mysterious superpowered entity identifying itself as the Emissary appears in the skies over New York City how will the people and the US government react, and what is its true mission? A new critical examination of the superhero theme from Shadowhawk creator Jim Valentino and the creative team of Small Gods.

Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla set out to bring peace to the world but find themselves opposed by a evil science cabal lead by J. P. Morgan and
Thomas Edison, who wish to merge the dark arts with the machines of new Industrial Age.

After global tragedy strikes, Santa Claus withdraws into seclusion at his secure compound at the North Pole. When he finally emerges into a battle-scarred post-apocalyptic world, can St Nick find a way to save Christmas? Beginning a six-part tale of the very last Christmas, co-written by Gerry Duggan and US comedian Brian Posehn, with art by Rick Remender and covers by Geoff Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy).

One of the acclaimed comics anthologies of all time returns in its original monthly format, featuring all-new work from Brian Bolland, Phil Hester, Dan Jurgens, Jonathan Luna, Patton Oswalt, Eric Powell and more.

In swinging London of 1966 a serial killer is infatuated with Elvis, a fab beat combo worships Satan, hip vampires are looking for fun and an ancient evil looks to feed on the feeling of revolution in the air. The new graphic novel from Mark Ricketts (Nowheresville, Iron Man).

In the corrupt town of La Rambla three rival crimelords, Dozer, Santo and Albino Jensen, have ruled the city relatively peacefully for more than ten years -- until a mysterious outsider decides it's time for some regime change, and everthing begins to fall apart.

An original graphic novel examining the legend that inspired a thousand songs, when on Christmas Eve 1895 in a St Louis barroom Stagger Lee drew his gun and shot down Billy.

The lush rural community of Pennystown, Ethan lived a peaceful, relatively unchanging existence -- until now. Clones spawned from one beautiful and nameless girl are preying on the townspeople as other paranormal activity increases. The second collection of the acclaimed new series from the Luna Brothers (Ultra, Spider-Woman: Origin), collecting Girls #7-12.

The second giant collection of the earliest issues of Todd McFarlane's Spawn also includes contributions from writer Grant Morrison and artists Marc Silvestri and Greg Capullo. Collecting Spawn #13-33.

One of the few pockets of humanity who survived an apocalyptic global zombie plague have settled into their new base inside an abandoned prison, but something will draw them out of its relative safety and back among the throngs of shambling corpses outside. Collecting The Walking Dead #25-30.

A special one-shot story to commemorate the centennial of Conan creator Robert E Howard, featuring guest art from The Goon's Eric Powell. For one young storyteller in a small Aquilonian farming community, tales of action and adventure become far too real when Conan and his cohorts arrive in town pursued by a fearsome pack of demons.

Winner of the 2005 Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic, Brian Fies' starkly realistic journal of the practical and emotional effects of terminal illness on one patient and her family is now available in a hardcover collected edition.

Zombies go indie, as forty-two of the top creators in contemporary independent comics including Jim Mahfood, James Kochalka, David Lasky, Gabrielle Bell and more provide their variously humorous and horrific takes on humanity's last stand against the walking dead.

What happened when Alice left Wonderland at the end of the book? Follow the Queen of Hearts and her determined campaign to get back at the meddling girl who caused her so much trouble, and meet the secret other human resident of Wonderland, timid little girl Maryanne.

Take a trip to south-east Asia with a collection of the best manga-style comics Singapore has to offer, in a synthesis of Japanese, Hong Kong and western influences covering superheroes, secret agents, gothic horror and much more.

The first in a series of collections of political cartoons, advertisements and assorted other illustrations from the varied early career of Theodor Geisel, who went on to become one of the most popular children's cartoonists of all time as Dr Seuss.

The next big name of the future could be found in the latest edition of the Internet's leading anthology of amateur comics talent, with contributions including the continuing adventures of superhero Fist of Justice and an all-new full-colour tale of Rex Steele: Nazi Smasher.

The stunningly illustrated and written true story of a mother and daughter's survival during World War Two, as they escape the Nazi invasion of Budapest leaving their family, possessions and lives behind. In the tradition of Maus comes the first graphic novel from noted Drawn & Quarterly contributor Miriam Katin.

Go on the road with Eisner-winning comics journalist Joe Sacco (Palestine, Safe Area Gorazde) in an expanded version of 'In the Company of Long Hair', the early 1990s graphic novel chronicling his raucous European tour with punk band the Miracle Workers. Included in this hardcover collected edition is a CD featuring live tracks from the band, plus previously uncollected short stories covering life in rock and roll.

Taylor Devlin's life was a model of suburban stability, until he accepted a writing assignment within the Bermuda Triangle. Now, having survived a mysterious accident at sea, Devlin returns home only to find his life and the world has changed in subtle ways that collectively make a huge difference.

The latest slice-of-life hit series from alternative crossover creator Brian Wood (Demo, DMZ, Generation X) reaches its halfway point. Between their hectic individual work and study schedules roommates Megan and Gloria hardly ever even see each other, let alone interact in any real way -- but when Megan catches a glimpse of a sensitive document left open on Gloria's laptop, she finds herself drawn into the dark secret life of her invisible roommate.

Perhaps the single most acclaimed comics writer of the modern era, like many other British exports Alan Moore kickstarted his professional career penning short 'Future Shock' stories for seminal UK science fiction anthology 2000AD. Included in this complete collection are works illustrated by top British talent including Brendan McCarthy, Bryan Talbot and future Moore collaborator Dave Gibbons.

From award-winning novelist and cultural historian Jerome Charyn comes a new biography of the brat of cinema who grew from behind the counter of a video store on a steady diet of B-movies to become one of the most idiosyncratic, imitated and influential filmmakers of the late twentieth century.

Collecting more than 200 pieces of conceptual and development art showcasing the sets, costumes, props and visuals of the most anticipated movie of the year, with interviews and commentary from the screenwriters, artists, designers and director Bryan Singer.

The latest compilation of stories from the ongoing Simpsons comics line focuses on the underachieving mischievous misadventures of Springfield's favourite black sheep, Bart Simpson.

Dynamite Entertainment kicks off a new ongoing series based on the surprise hit revival of classic science fiction TV series Battlestar Galactica, from Marvel rising star writer Greg Pak (Phoenix Endsong, Hulk) and newcomer artist Nigel Raynor. This promotionally-priced zero issue features a self-contained story with a cliffhanger ending leading into the main series, plus a cover by Civil War artist Steve McNiven.

One of the greatest anime and manga series of all time is reimagined and recontextualised in a lighter, brighter world but with no less epic a story, based on a popular video game released only in Japan and recently previewed in Newtype USA to considerable acclaim.

In the first mature readers title from Del Rey Manga, the superpowered agents of two ancient ninja clans clash in a final battle to claim the title of Tokugawa shogun.

Continuing the humorous misadventures of a male wizard at an all-girls school, in the new series from the CLAMP manga collective behind Love Hina.

Tragedy strikes in the final chapter of Yellow, when just as their secret love is fully realised Gou and Taki's secret relationship is torn apart by the sadistic killer Sandfish.

Astro Boy is your guide to one of the most unexpectedly prominent writers of the twentieth century, an unassuming German-born Jewish girl who kept a captivating record of her life in hiding from Nazi occupation during the Second World War.

In the latest chapter of the bestselling Dot/Hack saga, to save her younger brother Akira must enter The World and battle some of the toughest opponents in the virtual reality world.

The prequel series to the immensely popular GTO kicks off with a bumper-sized debut volume. Before Ekichi Onizuka became the Greatest Teacher in the World he and partner Ryuji Danma were members of infamous biker gang Oni Baku, dividing their time between riding their bikes, chasing girls, and getting in and out of all kinds of trouble.

As Ritsuka continues to mourn the death of his brother, he encounters bullying and abuse at home and at school, plus the added threat of new assassins with him in their sights. Can he stay one step ahead of his adversaries and uncover the secret behind his brother's unexplained death?

After Florian is taken hostage by the shadowy Black Hand, will Phantom Thief Noir come to his rescue or will the prize of the precious jewel haul prove more tempting? Continuing the new series from the artist of Seimaden and Canterella.