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(W) Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza. (A) Pascal Alixe, Marco Rudy, Tom Raney, Elizabeth Torque, Mico Suayan. (CA) Kenneth Rocafort. Abducted by a group of mysterious aliens, Superman is dragged to a remote alien galaxy to take part in THE GAMES, a world hopping game of cat-and-mouse where players are hunted for sport. Can even the help of a mysterious new GREEN LANTERN overcome the might of an alien empire? Cover price $4.99.

Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Balance of Power, script by Scott McCloud, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; Live Wire (1st appearance) revives and decides to make up for years of male domination of women by preventing the work of any men from appearing in any mass communications medium; After an initial defeat at the hands of Live Wire, Superman challenges her to another match, where, with the help of Luthor's technology, the Man of Steel contains the villainess. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne gives "World's Finest" team a whole new meaning in this compelling Prestige Elseworlds miniseries! In the Golden Age, the arrival of Superman and the debut of the Batman begin to have a radical effect on the world around them. In the first two chapters, vigilantes Superman and Batman battle the Ultra-Humanite's runaway robot at the 1939 Metropolis World's Fair, and have a showdown with Luthor and the Joker in 1949, each rendered in an homage to the style that dominated the comics of those years. Written, drawn and cover by John Byrne. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Scott Kolins Acclaimed writer Joe Kelly joins fan-favorite artist Scott Kolins (THE FLASH) for a reimagining of a classic story from Superman and Batman's Silver Age! In WORLD'S FINEST #178, Superman lost his powers and took on the identity of Nova, the inspiration for 52's Super-Nova. Now, the mysterious Socrates has robbed the world of its Man of Steel forcing Batman and Robin to find a way to replace him! ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

100-page giant. New Supergirl story, "The Girl With the See-Through Mind" (script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta). Reprints: Jimmy Olsen in "Jimmy's D-Day Adventure" (script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein), Lois Lane in "Lois Lane, Super-Telepath" (script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger), Krypto in "The Fugitive Krypto" (art by George Papp), Mr. Mxyzptlk in "The Infernal Imp" (art by Swan/Klein), Lana Lang in "Lana Lang's Mystic Power" (art by Papp), and Brainiac in "Brainiac's Super-Revenge" (art by Swan/Klein). Also in this issue: two-page "E.S.Peek at Lena Thorul," crossword puzzle by Bob Rozakis, and "Comedy Cover Capers." Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Tim Sale. "Fall" (Superman for All Seasons pt 3), script by Jeph Loeb, art by Tim Sale; Luthor gets his revenge on Superman and Miss Vaughn; Story narrated by Lex Luthor. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $4.95.

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3-D cover, image Changes. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Lee Weeks. Cover by Ken Lashley. There's a new, much darker Superman prowling the streets of Metropolis! But who exactly is he? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Secrets and Lies!" Collects Superman (2011 3rd Series) #7-12 and Superman (2011 3rd Series) Annual #1. Story and Art by Dan Jurgens. Cover by Kenneth Rocafort. Tucked away high in the Himalayas, a long dormant evil has made these snowy mountaintops its home. Helspont, a descendant of the ancient alien race of Daemonites, has enlisted an army of robots to obtain all there is to know about the Kryptonian menace standing between him and dominion over the Earth. Can Helspont gain control over Superman and use him to execute his invasion plan? Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART AND COVER BY DOUG WHEATLEY. ELSEWORLDS. With the powers of a Green Lantern at his disposal, Krypton's adopted son Kal-El journeys to Earth, the planet of his birth, in search of his origins. Expecting a barren world, Krypton's Green Lantern is shocked to discover the remnants of a civilization struggling to survive amid both ecological adversities and a ruthless would-be dictator named Luthor. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) Cover price $5.95.

June 1, 1964 Spanish language reprint of Superman Annual #8. 80-page giant featuring "A Super-Collection of Untold Stories and Secret Origins!" Stories include "When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman," "Superboy's First Day at School," "The Amazing Superman Junior," "Mr. Mxyzptlk's First Prank," "The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite" (pencils by Curt Swan), "Prisoner of the Super-Heroes" (featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes), "The Rainbow Clark Kent," "The Origin of Superman's Super-Costume," and "Krypton's First Superman." Swan cover pencils. 7" x 10", full color, 84 pages.

Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Josh Middleton. Witness the first meeting of The Last Son of Krypton and Earth's Mightiest Mortal in this thrilling 4-issue miniseries written by Judd Winick (SUPERMAN: 'Lightning Strikes,' OUTSIDERS) with art by Josh Middleton (Nyx, New Mutants)! While Superman must stop members of a cult from stealing an ancient artifact from the Metropolis Natural History Museum, Captain Marvel must defeat giant robots rampaging through Fawcett City. When the same cult attempts to steal an artifact from a Fawcett City Museum, Superman drops by to lend a hand, and teams up with Captain Marvel against an all-new threat! Cover price $3.50.

Cover pencils by Jon Bogdanove, inks by Dennis Janke. Ghosts, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dennis Janke; Superman helps Spectre find the piece of the American Talisman that is located in Metropolis. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Louise Simonson. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. In the prequel to the New Powers storyline, Superman is manifesting bizarre new abilities! An emissary from Kandor arrives and causes chaos throughout Metropolis and Superman must stop him. But how can Superman hide the fact that his new powers are uncontrollable, especially when a publicity-seeking Jimmy Olsen is ready to spill the beans on 'The Whitty Banter Show'? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Deja News - Written by Louise Simonson. Art by Scot Eaton & Dennis Janke. Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. The climactic battle with Saviour! A battle royal on live television! Scorn, Jimmy Olsen, Cat Grant, Professor Hamilton, Lois Lane, Bibbo and Dirk Armstrong! Along with your host...Whitty Banter! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Synergy - Written by Louise Simonson. Art and Cover by Jon Bogdanove & Dennis Janke. Simyan and Mokkari have been creating monsters in the black-and-white dimension, so when Ashbury, Scorn and Jimmy enter it, they're in for the shock of their lives! And Ashbury gets a gift she'll remember for the rest of her life. Ah, but what about Superman, you ask? He's got his hands full protecting the new mayor of Metropolis from Mokkari's monsters! (Try saying that with a mouthful of peanut butter!) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY MAHNKE Guest-starring Hal Jordan, the Spectre! Superman is brought in by the Linear Men for the war crimes they perceive the Man of Steel to have committed. Can the Spectre defend him against the tribunal that is the Quintessence? What will be the punishment and who is the surprise witness? Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Dennis Janke. "Need to Know," script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Joe Rubinstein; A being of living lightning plunges all of Metropolis into a world of darkness!; With the power out, how can Lois—and the Daily Planet's replacement, Lexcom—stay in business?; And how will Superman and the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit,led by Maggie Sawyer—keep the city from falling apart in the darkness? 39 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Secrets and Lies!" Collects Superman (2011 3rd Series) #7-12 and ANNUAL #1.

Written by Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen, Scott Lobdell and Fabian Nicieza. Art by Dan Jurgens, Jesus Merino, Pascal Alixe, Marco Rudy, Tom Raney, Elizabeth Torque, Mico Suayan, Vicente Cifuentes, Rob Hunter and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kenneth Rocafort.

Tucked away high in the Himalayas, a long dormant evil has made these snowy mountaintops its home. Helspont, a descendant of the ancient alien race of Daemonites, has enlisted an army of robots to learn all there is to know about the Kryptonian menace standing between him and dominion over the Earth. Can Helspont gain control over Superman and use him to execute his invasion plan?

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Dave Bullock (W) Scott Snyder (A) Jim Lee & Various Superman's found out the secret the U.S. Army tried desperately to keep from him-or more specifically, that secret's found him! But with hijacked drone aircraft tearing Tokyo apart, there's not much time for mystery...and with Lois Lane on the case as well, what's in the darkness will come to the light!" Cover price $3.99.

by Alan Grant and Steve Pugh; covers by Steve Pugh EARTH'S GREATEST HERO FACES ARMAGEDDON! Superman: he can bend steel, crush boulders, and dodge bullets... but can he save the future?! The sentient computer known as Skynet has been sending Terminators into our present to find and destroy a boy named John Connor. Not just any boy, he will grow to lead a resistance force against a massive robot army that has brought mankind to the brink of extinction. Now the Terminators are hunting for young Connor in Metropolis. But, Skynet didn't plan on the Man of Steel coming to the rescue... or did it? Co-published with DC Comics. On sale December 29 FC, 32pg (1 of 4)" Cover price $2.95.

NOTE: This issue was originally polybagged with a digital download code and may or may not be polybagged when purchased. (W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Tony S. Daniel, Matt Batt Banning When the Phantom Zone is breached by Zod, Superman and Wonder Woman are forced to do the unthinkable to stop the tyrant from global destruction. But can they do what must be done - and will the world forgive them? Cover price $4.99.

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Flash 75 Variant Edition by Ivan Reis. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Ed Benes and Doug Mahnke. Wonderstar's destiny is starting to become clear - and his path may lead to the end of humanity! Will Superman and Wonder Woman be able to prevent him from becoming what - or who - he's meant to be? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Family of Steel! Part 1: Super-Husband and Wife!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A girl who looks very much like Lois Lane meets a man who looks and acts very much like Superman and they get married by a native chief on a remote island. [The Super-Family of Steel!] Part II: The Bride Gets Super-Powers!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; a couple go on their honeymoon in space, then settle on Venus where they have twin children, after which the girl who looks like Lois gets superpowers. [The Super-Family of Steel!] Part III: The Secret of the Super-Family!; All is revealed and Van-Zee and Sylvia move into the bottle city of Kandor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#18 in a series of 90. Superman-Tim is a boys' clothing catalog, activity book, and comic book all rolled into one, featuring Superman illustrations throughout. All issues are 16 pages unless a Superman story is inserted (bringing page count to 24 or 36 pages). Every issue encourages boys not to be a "Whoo-Shoo" -- a boy who reads "Superman-Tim" but doesn't buy clothes from the Superman-Tim Store. Copyright 1944 by National Comics Pub., Inc., under license to Tim Promotions, Inc. B&W with a single color, 5 1/2 in. x 8 in.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Power Couple!" Collects Superman/Wonder Woman (2013) #1-6.

Written by Charles Soule. Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel.

Beginning a bold new series that looks at the relationship between The Man of Steel and the Amazon Princess, as writer Charles Soule (SWAMP THING) is joined by artist Tony S. Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS) to tell the tale of a romance that will shake the stars themselves. These two super-beings love each other, but not everyone shares their joy. Some fear it, some test it - and some will try to kill for it. Some say love is a battlefield, but where Superman and Wonder Woman are concerned it spells Doomsday!

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Power Couple!" Collects Superman/Wonder Woman (2013) #1-6.

Written by Charles Soule. Art and cover by Tony S. Daniel.

Beginning a bold new series that looks at the relationship between The Man of Steel and the Amazon Princess, as writer Charles Soule (SWAMP THING) is joined by artist Tony S. Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS) to tell the tale of a romance that will shake the stars themselves. These two super-beings love each other, but not everyone shares their joy.

Some fear it, some test it - and some will try to kill for it. Some say love is a battlefield, but where Superman and Wonder Woman are concerned it spells Doomsday!

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Photo Variant Cover. Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin. Art by Diego Olmos. Picking up several years after the hit RISING SON miniseries, the Winchester clan find themselves in the strangest situation imaginable - monster hunting in the Big Apple! The definitive events that led to Sam leaving his family to attend Stanford, this gripping and horrifying story, courtesy of television series writers Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin, will explore the raw nerves of what makes the Winchesters unique and volatile. Fans of the cult hit TV series won't want to miss this pivotal 6-issue tale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Andrew Dabb and Daniel Loflin. Art by Diego Olmos. John Winchester's obsession with the demon that took his wife destroyed his life; now, it's destroying his family. His son Sam has walked away from everything - John, Dean, his own life as a soldier... Faced with the kind of trouble that always seems to find his family, can Sam handle a solo hunt? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Edited by William DeGrouchy. Cover by George Marcoux. Stories by George Marcoux, Ed Gruskin, Robert McKay, Bruce Elliott, Jack Binder. Featuring the adventures of Supersnipe, Wing Woo Woo, Little Nemo, Rex King, and Ulysses Q. Wacky. 68 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cove pencils by Chap Yaep, inks by Marlo Alquiza. The Past is Prelude to the Present, script by Eldon Asp, pencils by Brian Denham and Jeff Johnson, inks by Norm Rapmund and Eric Cannon; While Supreme seeks revenge against Chi; the employer of Vergessen he confronts his past sins. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Rick Hoberg and Al Gordon. Written by Mark Evanier. Art by Rick Hoberg, Larry Houston, Al Gordon and Willie Blyberg. A DNAgents mini-series! Featuring Surge in "Human Hunt" by Mark Evanier, Rick Hoberg and Al Gordon. Starring Surge, Luger, Lancer (introduction), Commander (introduction), Crossfire, Tank, Rainbow and Amber. Plus: Tank in the back-up story "A Whole World Out There!" by Evanier, Larry Houston and Willie Blyberg. Starring Tank, Sham, Dr. Harden (introduction), Ms. Shepherd (introduction) and the Intruder (introduction). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Rick Hoberg and Al Gordon. Written by Mark Evanier. Art by Rick Hoberg, Richard Howell, Al Gordon and Willie Blyberg. The DNAgents mini-series continues! Featuring Surge in "The Science of Getting Even" by Mark Evanier, Rick Hoberg and Al Gordon. Starring Surge, Luger and Lancer. Plus: Amber in the back-up story "Gridlock!" by Evanier, Richard Howell and Willie Blyberg. Starring Amber, Sham and Burke (introduction). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele. Harvey and Pete are beginning to understand what makes SteepleJack tick, but the techno-terrorist already has everything he needs to finish his plan. Well, everything except an army, but he's even figured out a way to get one of those! Just when the detectives think the man responsible for the recent rash of anti-surrogate crimes is in their grasp, a shocking turn of events convinces them that they 've been chasing the wrong suspect. Cover price $2.95.

(W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Joe Quinones. (CA) Olivier Coipel. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds descended upon the Ultimate Universe with an insatiable hunger. Though he was defeated by the bravery of a small band of heroes - the cost was devastatingly high. New York City lays a smoldering ruin, and not everyone made it back alive. Many of the Ultimates are dead - and the remaining heroes are all beaten, broken, and emotionally drained.Witness the birth of a new team of Ultimates! Who survived the fury of Galactus? Who didn't make it out alive? What will become of S.H.I.E.L.D? The future of the Ultimate Universe is happening now! Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. Don't Open This Door!, art by Russ Heath. You Take a Pin... The Other Head, script by Hank Chapman, art by Gene Colan. The Face of Doom text story. The Evil Eye. The Walking Ghost, art by Gene Colan. The Maker of Dolls. The Picture, art by Don Rico; A man buys a painting at an auction which depicts damnable tortures and wonders why he bought it since it is so gruesome; His wife dislikes it so he puts it in the attic, but when he glances at the picture again, it appears as though one of the victims is outstretching her hand to him. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

The Little Black Box, art by Joe Maneely; people kill for the secret of the little black box. Night of Horror, art by Werner Roth; When a pledge dies during a college initiation, the frat boy responsible for it continues to think up more sadistic rituals. Norman Was Right! Joe's Friend!, art by Pete Morisi. The Dungeon, art by Hy Rosen. The Murder Club, art by Gene Colan. The Thing in the Shadows, art by Allen Bellman. The Dead Witch! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala. The Swamp Thing goes to Arkham Asylum! Featuring the Floronic Man. Cameos by Clayface, Two-Face, Joker, and Batman. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing continues his baffling journey through time, landing in the middle of World War I and the killer skies. Guest-starring Enemy Ace and the Arcane family. Written by Rick Veitch, with art by Tom Mandrake and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Veitch. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Bet you thought you knew how the West was won, but the reality is something altogether different, as you'll discover when Swamp Thing meets up with some of the Western heroes from DC's past (including Jonah Hex)! Written by Rick Veitch, with art by Tom Mandrake and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Veitch. Cover price $1.25.

A new SWAMP THING creative team debuts with the chilling tale of the mad priest called Father Tocsin, who has come to Houma to 'test' his followers with a fatal poison. But when Tocsin indoctrinates one of his friends, Swamp Thing must stop the killings before they spread too far. Written by Nancy A. Collins, with art by Tom Mandrake, Bill Jaaska and Kim DeMulder. Painted cover by John Higgins. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Stories and art by Ernie Bache, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Sweethearts was Charlton's continuation of the first monthly romance title, lasting from the romance boom of the '50s until the early '70s. Waitress Nita makes more than Alan, the aspiring TV executive she's known since childhood, but he can't take her seriously, as a person or a romantic partner. Pilot Steve bids a bittersweet farewell to his love. Plus a hippie-era anti-drug PSA featuring "Jonnie Love" (who spells "Love" with a heart instead of an o). Second Date; Just Jeannette; A Precious Memory; Jonnie Love Speaks out on Narcotics; His Last Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art and cover by JONATHAN LUNA . Dara's epic quest to avenge her family continues, and her last target is Malia, the air goddess who murdered Dara's father. Dara has already fought Malia's brothers - the water god, Zakros, and the earth god, Knossos - but Malia's power over air isn't the only thing that makes her more formidable than her siblings. 32 pages, full color, MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art and cover by JONATHAN LUNA. Dara and Malia clash in New York City. Malia gives Dara more insight into Demetrios' past, in hopes of deterring her from avenging her father. How will Dara react? And how will the people react to this battle of epic proportions? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Written by JOSHUA LUNA. Art and cover by JONATHAN LUNA. Dara and Malia's battle continues. As Dara's quest for revenge nears its end, she will witness how far a god is willing to go to defeat its enemies. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

(W/A) Various (CA) Rick Baker, Kerry Gammill A strange, pop-eyed sailor is released from a sunken ship after over 70 years; all who look into the eye have their souls sucked out! A masked Mexican wrestler battles a chupacabra to rescue a lady in distress. Travelers from Earth land on a planet inhabited by teenage vampires. Dr. Vornoff builds a mechanical man to help him conquer the world. And huge bats thought to be destroyed have apparently returned to wreak havoc on a small town once again! Cover price $4.99.

Stories and art by Alberto Macagno, Antonio Reynoso, Domingo Mandrafina, Thomas Boyd, Cirilo Munoz, Nathaniel R. Carter and Walter Casadei. Legendary publisher Eerie presents gory tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics with new art. A cursed diamond brings misfortune to all who possess it. A hunter learns the date of his own death, and it's very soon. A scientist creates a one-celled organism that grows out of control. Satan's Stone; The Open Grave; The Bloody Bookworm; Deadman's Dance; The Blood-Sucker; The Strange Haunt; The Devil's Machine; Terror on Station One; Monster. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.60.

Stories, Art and Cover by Gene Gonzales. Before the first European settlers arrived, there were the Cherokee. Explore their world, their fables and traditions in Tales of the Cherokee, a bold new comic that opens a world almost entirely left alone since the days of Scout. Written and illustrated by Gene Gonzales, Tales of the Cherokee is a voyage into myth, legend and mystery, enlivened by clean, classic line work and solid storytelling. It's a superior all ages title that imparts something different to each age group. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. Complete Carnage and Radical. The superpowered beings Complete Carnage and Radical return, and that means trouble for the Turtles. Story by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird; art by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 40 pages. Wraparound cover by Ryan Brown. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.