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From DC Comics:
  Justice League of America #13

Dwayne McDuffie (w), Joe Benitez (a), Ian Churchill (cover) / 32 pp.

New writer Dwayne McDuffie (Fantastic Four, Justice League Unlimited) debuts and Joe Benitez provides guest art as a savage attack on a prominent hero sees the new JLA strike back against Lex Luthor's reassembled Injustice Society.
 

Wonder Girl #1 (of 6)

J Torres (w), Sanford Greene (a) / 32 pp.

Following the events of Amazons Attack, Wonder Girl seeks to rebuild her relationship with the Teen Titans and the superhero community in a six-part limited series from writer J Torres (Wonder Woman, Blue Beetle) and artist Sanford Greene (Batman Strikes, Legion of Superheroes in the 31st Century).

 

Infinity Inc. #1

Peter Milligan (w), Max Fiumara (a) / 32 pp.

Conceived in the genius mind of Lex Luthor and the labs of LexCorp, the Everyman Project sought to grant superpowers to the masses -- but although John Henry Irons uncovered its dark secret and shut the initiative down, the nightmare continues for its abandoned debut lineup. Acclaimed writer Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Human Target) and artist Max Fiumara (Black Gas) examine the dark flipside to the superhero dream in a new ongoing series.

  Superman #667

Kurt Busiek (w), Carlos Pacheco (a) / 32 pp.

Superman continues his hunt for enigmatic sorcerer Arion, who maintains the Man of Steel's continued presence on Earth spells doom for the future of humanity, but bioengineered monster Subjekt-17 stands in his way looking for a rematch. The acclaimed Avengers Forever team of writer Kurt Busiek and Carlos Pacheco continue the 'Camelot Falls' saga.
  All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder #7

Frank Miller (w), Jim Lee (a) / 32 pp.

Batman tracks down the triggerman behind the cold-blooded murder of Dick Grayson's parents only for the killer to reveal the criminal mastermind who ordered the hit, as the all-star revamp of the Batman mythos from Frank Miller and Jim Lee continues.
 

JLA/Hitman #1 (of 2)

Garth Ennis (w), John McCrea (a) / 48 pp.

Garth Ennis and John McCrea's cult antihero returns at long last to the DCU, called in to handle in his own inimitable fashion a threat to the JLA moonbase that has even the Justice League beat.

  Green Arrow/Black Canary: For Better or Worse TP

Dennis O'Neil, Alan Moore, Brad Meltzer et al (w), Dick Giordano, Klaus Janson, Mike Grell et al (a), Alex Ross (cover) / 200 pp.

Classic Green Arrow and Black Canary teamups from creators including Dennis O'Neil, Alan Moore, Mike Grell and others are featured in a collection of stories from Justice League of America #75, Action Comics #428 and #434, Green Lantern/Green Arrow #94-95, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters #1, Green Arrow vol 1 #75 and #101, Green Arrow vol 2 #4-5, #12 and #21, and Birds of Prey #22.
 

DMZ volume 3: Public Works TP

Brian Wood (w), Riccardo Burchielli (a) / 128 pp.

Matty has severed his ties to the Liberty News and gone freelance, but soon finds himself in over his head when he goes undercover to infiltrate a terrorist group seeking to disrupt reconstruction of the DMZ. Collecting issues #13-17 of the acclaimed series from writer Brian Wood (Demo, Local).

  Sandman Mystery Theatre: Sleep of Reason TP

John Ney Reiber (w), Eric Nguyen (a) / 128 pp.

A Vertigo classic returns in a new limited series from John Ney Rieber (Captain America, Books of Magic) and Eric Nguyen (Strange Girl). Veteran photojournalist Kieran Marshall travels to Afghanistan during the US invasion seeking a career-making interview with terrorist leader Masad, but his search for the scoop will unexpectedly uncover the dark secret of the final days of Wesley Dodds and his girlfriend Dian Belmont -- and to make it out of the warzone alive Marshall may have to take on the mantle of Wesley's crime-fighting alter ego the Sandman.
 
From Marvel Comics:
 





Amazing Spider-Man #544
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24

J Michael Straczynski (w), Joe Quesada (a) / 32 pp.

Throughout all his ups and downs as both a superhero and a man Peter Parker has always had a rock, a centre, a shoulder to lean on -- until now. A wanted fugitive on the run with his Aunt May in a coma and some of his greatest foes now working for the Initiative in hunting him down, in one final blow Spider-Man will lose the one thing he needs the most -- and will do anything to get to back. What will he do with One More Day? J Michael Straczynksi's acclaimed and controversial tenure on Amazing Spider-Man reaches its epic conclusion in a four-part crossover event featuring art by Joe Quesada (Daredevil: Father).

 

Captain America: The Chosen #1 & 2 (of 6)

David Morrell (w), Mitch Breitweiser (a), Breitweiser, Travis Charest (covers) / 32 pp.

Bestselling novelist and Rambo creator David Morrell crafts an intimate tale of a young Marine's desperate stand against insurgents in Afghanistan and the just-in-time arrival of Captain America -- but is Corporal James Newman really fighting alongside Steve Rogers, or is it all a fantasy? Featuring interior art by Mitch Breitweiser (Drax the Destroyer, Ultimate Fantastic Four) and variant covers by superstar artist Travis Charest.

 
Marvel Comics Presents #1

Marc Guggenheim, Stuart Moore et al (w), Stuart Immonen, Clayton Henry et al (a), J Scott Campbell (cover) / 48 pp.

The classic Marvel anthology series returns with a double-sized debut issue, a wraparound cover by J Scott Campbell and four complete stories including Hellcat by Stuart and Kathryn Immonen, Spider-Man's journey to outer space, the introduction of the enigmatic System, and more.
 
Moon Knight #13

Charlie Huston (w), Tomm Coker (a) / 48 pp.

In the extra-sized final issue of writer Charlie Huston's reinvention of Moon Knight, Marc Spector decides to register as a superhero and join the Initiative -- by any mean necessary.
 
X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1 (of 5)

Christopher Yost (w), Paco Diaz (a), Billy Tan (cover) / 32 pp.

Continuing the cosmic saga from the pages of Uncanny X-Men, rogue mutant Vulcan has ascended to the throne as new emperor of the Shi'ar, while his brother Havok leads a new Starjammers in rebellion against his tyrannical plans of conquest -- but is there a greater threat looming on the event horizon, one which will force the two Summers brothers to work together?
 

Captain America by Ed Brubaker Omnibus volume 1 HC

Ed Brubaker (w), Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, Michael Lark, Marcos Martin, Lee Weeks (a) / 720 pp.

The massively acclaimed revitalisation of Captain America as crafted by Harvey- and Eisner-winning writer Ed Brubaker is collected in its entirety in one giant oversized hardcover volume. Captain America's investigation of a new splinter cell of AIM is only the beginning of an epic saga featuring the return of Cap's wartime partner Bucky as conflicted ex-Soviet assassin the Winter Soldier, the death and rebirth of the Red Skull, the rise of a deadly new enemy in Russian billionaire General Aleksander Lukin, and Steve Rogers' final heroic sacrifice in the aftermath of the superhero Civil War. Collecting Captain America #1-25 plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots.

 
Thunderbolts: Faith in Monsters HC

Warren Ellis, Paul Jenkins, Marc Guggenheim (w), Mike Deodato Jr, Steve Lieber, Marc Silvestri, Leinil Francis Yu (a), Marko Djurdjevic (cover) / 184 pp.

Cult writer Warren Ellis (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Transmetropolitan) and artist Mike Deodato Jr (Amazing Spider-Man) craft a controversial new take on the all-new Thunderbolts introduced in the pages of Civil War -- but with the new roster including sadistic assassin Bullseye, symbiotic monster Venom and criminal genius Norman Osborn, how far is the US government prepared to go in hunting down rogue unregistered superhumans? Collecting Thunderbolts #110-115 plus the Desperate Measures one-shot and stories from Civil War: The Initiative and Choosing Sides.
 
Wolverine Classic vol 5 TP

Peter David, Jo Duffy (w), Gene Colan, John Buscema, Klaus Janson, Barry Kitson, Bill Jaaska (a), Jim Lee (cover) / 168 pp.

The classic adventures of Wolverine continue in Wolverine #24-30, guest-starring the New Mutants, as losing even more of his memories prompts Logan to further investigate his shadowy past in Madripoor and Japan.
 

Essential Punisher volume 2 TP

Mike Baron, Roger Salick et al (a), Klaus Janson, Whilce Portacio, Mark Texeira, John Romita Jr et al (a), Janson (cover) / 536 pp., B&W

Frank Castle's one-man war on crime continues in the second giant collection of classic Punisher stories, as the battle-hardened Vietnam vet faces mobsters, terrorists, neo-Nazis, religious fanatics, Daredevil, Typhoid Mary, the X-Men and anyone else foolish enough to take him on. Collecting Punisher #1-20 and Annual #1 plus Daredevil #257 featuring talent including core Punisher writer Mike Baron and acclaimed artists Klaus Janson, Whilce Portacio and John Romita Jr.

 




From Image Comics:
 

Suburban Glamour #1 (of 4)

Jamie McKelvie (w/a) / 32 pp.

Best friends Astrid and Dave are teenagers growing up but not going anywhere in a dead-end town in the middle of Worcestershire, until Astrid's childhood imaginary friends return to warn the pair something big is going to happen. From the artist of the acclaimed Phonogram comes a tale of magic and mystery amid suburban alienation in contemporary Britain.

 

The Nightly News TP

Jonathan Hickman (w/a) / 184 pp.

The assassination of a prominent reporter by a rooftop sniper is the spark which ignites growing enmity over misreportings and mistakes by the media into a full-blown militant movement. Under directions from his shadowy cult leader, new media terrorist the Hand leads an army of followers committed to revolution and ready to die for their cause. Hot new creator Jonathan Hickman breaks new ground in the fusion of comic art and visual design with his acclaimed debut series.

 

From Dark Horse Comics:
 

Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #1 (of 5)

Mike Mignola (w/cover), Jason Armstrong (a) / 32 pp.

As Europe rages amid the fires of World War II and America prepares to engage the Axis menace, Lobster Johnson and his associates must fight through Yetis and cannibals to stop a mysterious villain fulfilling an ancient prophecy that could turn the tide of the conflict. Mike Mignola's pulp hero bursts free from the pages of Hellboy and BPRD for his first monster-smashing solo adventure.

 

The Umbrella Academy #1 (of 6)

Gerard Way (w), Gabriel Ba (a), James Jean (cover) / 32 pp.

The Umbrella Academy was once the world's premier superteam, seven orphaned children with extraordinary gifts raised and tutored by kindly mentor Dr Reginald Hargreeves -- until something went terribly wrong. Now, brought out of hiding nine years later by the death of the only parent they've ever known and the rise of a devastating new evil, can the Academy put aside the dark secrets of their past and reunite to save the world one last time? Conceived and written by My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, with art from Eisner nominee Gabriel Ba (Casanova) and covers by multiple award winner James Jean (Fables).

 
   

 

From the smaller publishers:
  Clockwork Girl #1 (of 4)

Sean O'Reilly & Kevin Hanna (w), Grant Bond (a) / 32 pp.

A little robot girl brought to life in a laboratory escapes to explore the outside world and begins a relationship with a mutant boy that could bring an end to the conflict between their races, in an all-ages fable with art by Grant Bond (Revere).
 



Mark Millar's The Unfunnies #3 & #4

Mark Millar (w), Anthony Williams, Cully Hamner (a)

The acclaimed writer of Marvel's Civil War and Ultimates concludes one of the most tasteless comics in history, mixing a very dark comedy of family breakdown and a deceptively cheery animated art style, with the long-awaited (and delayed) final issues along with a 'First Follies' reprint of the first two installments. (Definitely for mature readers.)
 

Ray Harryhausen Presents: Sinbad, Rogue of Mars #1 (of 5)

Greg Thompson (w), Jeff Cruz (a) / 22 pp.

It has been eight years since the assassination of benevolent leader Zhar Dadgar and the mysterious disappearance of his heir. Dadgar's villainous nephew Akhdar has since seized the throne and enslaved the Azurian people, but amid an escalating civil war they live in hope with a prophecy foretelling the arrival of stranger who will depose the false king. Could adventurer Sinbad be their saviour?

  Red Sonja: Travels TP

Various (w/a), Liam Sharp (cover)

The travels and adventures of flame-haired warrior princess Red Sonja continue in a collected edition of Red Sonja: One More Day, Red Sonja: Monster Isle, Red Sonja: Vacant Shell and Red Sonja Goes East, featuring an all-star lineup of creators plus a cover gallery and new collected edition cover from Liam Sharp (Testament).
 

The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M HC

Frank Beddor & Liz Cavalier (w), Ben Templesmith (a) / 168 pp.

Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan arrives in treacherous 19th century Paris in search of the lost princess Alyss, the future Queen of Wonderland he is sworn to protect, in the Eisner-nominated limited series tying into co-writer Frank Beddor's acclaimed Looking Glass Wars novels and featuring art from Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Fell).

 

Shortcomings HC

Adrian Tomine (w/a) / 112 pp., B&W

Twentysomething Japanese-American Ben Tanaka is growing increasingly cynical and insensitive as his teenage dreams of success drift further and further from reach, and now his long-term girlfriend Miko has accused of him having a wandering eye for other women -- white women. Another tale of contemporary life is examined in intricate detail with the latest Optic Nerve collection from massively acclaimed indie creator Adrian Tomine.

  The Nightmare Factory GN

Stuart Moore, Joe Harris (w), Ben Templesmith, Colleen Doran, Michael Gaydos (a), Ashley Wood (cover) / 112 pp.

Three terrifying tales of master horror writer Thomas Ligotti are brought to life by some of the most acclaimed talent in contemporary comics. In 'The Last Feast of the Harlequin' from writer Stuart Moore and artist Colleen Doran, an anthropologist's field trip uncovers an ancient ritual of human sacrifice to giant worm creatures; in 'Dream of a Mannequin' from Moore and Ben Templesmith, a psychiatrist finds himself examining a patient's illness up close when they are drawn together in a shared nightmare; and in the final tale Joe Harris and Michael Gaydos describe a dark force that robs artists of their will to create by confronting them with the true horrors that lurk in the corners of the world.
  Guy Ritchie's The Gamekeeper TP

Andy Diggle (w), Mukesh Singh (a), John Cassaday (cover) / 144 pp.

Former mercenary Brock has found solitude and a quiet existence as gamekeeper of a sprawling English country estate, tending to a world of nature where man intrudes only when invited. But when an armed paramilitary group storms his sanctuary looking to dig up the past they soon find that even a reformed killer still knows many of his old tricks, and is ready to head back down into the underworld to avenge the death of a friend. Acclaimed writer Andy Diggle (The Losers, Green Arrow: Year One) develops an idea from director Guy Ritchie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) into a new Virgin series with art from Mukesh Singh (Devi).
  The Transformers: Devastation #1

Simon Furman (w), EJ Su (a) / 32 pp.

With the rival human Machination and Skywatch factions preparing to strike against the Autobots, both wielding adapted Cybertronian technology, Optimus Prime and company reluctantly prepare to vacate the world they swore to protect -- until the arrival of the Decepticon's living super-weapon Sixshot. The new Transformers saga continues in the latest limited series from fan-favourite writer Simon Furman and artist EJ Su.
 

Laika SC & HC

Nick Abadzis (w/a) / 208 pp.

Laika was an abandoned puppy roaming the streets of Moscow who grew up to pave the way for humanity's exploration of the stars -- paying the ultimate sacrifice in the process. The interconnected stories of Earth's first visitor to space and the humans who overcame the odds to launch her into orbit are chronicled in an original graphic novel from award-winning cartoonist Nick Abadzis.