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(W) Marv Wolfman. (A) Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin. (CA) Karl Kerschl. The son of Superman and his team of humanoid hybrids return to the present-day DC Universe in search of revenge and a chance at changing the world into their own perverted image of a perfect world. Cover price $2.99.

Frank Thorne cover. 12 pages color.

Brains, a member of the Gang, has managed to elude Supergirl and while fleeing discovers a secret operation which includes a giant robot that has attacked Chicago's O'Hare Airport. So it's up to Supergirl to save the day in "Battleground O'Hare." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Head Over Heels In Trouble" in which Lois rescues Jimmy from kidnappers. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.60.

The New Doom Patrol have their hands full with Reactron, and Supergirl can only look on in "Stand-ins for Supergirl!" Continues next issue. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Also: Lois Lane backup tale "There's No Fool..." by Tamsyn O'Flynn, Bob Oksner & Dick Giordano. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The New Doom Patrol have their hands full with Reactron, and Supergirl can only look on in "Stand-ins for Supergirl!" Continues next issue. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Also: Lois Lane backup tale "There's No Fool..." by Tamsyn O'Flynn, Bob Oksner & Dick Giordano. Cover by Gil Kane. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Gary Frank. Gods Of The Twilight, script by Peter David, pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Cam Smith; The Extremists (Lord Havoc, Gorgan, Tracer, and Doctor Diehard) are revived by Twilight. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund. Cover by Ken Lashley Look out! It's a deadly night on the town for Supergirl and her new boyfriend, Power Boy! Plus, who's monitoring Kara? ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Who is Superwoman?: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Sterling Gates Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Joshua Middleton Supergirl continues her manhunt for Reactron, determined to bring him to justice for the heinous crimes he committed in 'New Krypton'! Meanwhile, Lois Lane and Inspector Mike Henderson investigate the appearance of a dead body in Metropolis Harbor. Whose body is it and what could it have to do with the new Woman of Steel? Find out as the big mystery of 2009 continues! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Written by STERLING GATES. Art by JAMAL IGLE and JON SIBAL. Cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON. 'Brainiac and The Legion of Super-Heroes' Part 2! Amidst Brainiac's assault on New Krypton, General Zod has brandished the Legion of Super-Heroes terrorists and imprisoned them! Superboy will do his best to free them, but he'll have to go through Supergirl first! That's right, it's the Super-battle of the sexes you've been waiting for! Poor Ma Kent is going to be so disappointed in them... Cover price $2.99.

Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK Art by CHRISCROS and MARC DEERING Cover by AMY REEDER and RICHARD FRIEND Deep below one of the most prestigious universities in the DCU lie some deadly secrets that Supergirl is determined to expose! But if she uses her powers, she'll blow her cover, thus ruining any chance she and Lois Lane have of catching the madman responsible for it all! 32 pg, FC, RATED Cover price $2.99.

(W) Michael Green, Mike Johnson (A/CA) Mahmud A. Asrar It's Supergirl's first date on Earth - which means it's time for a new villain to attack and Supergirl to figure out...she has new powers? Cover price $2.99.

(W) Michael Alan Nelson. (A) Diogenes Neves, Marc Deering, Oclair Albert, Ruy Jose. (CA) Mahmud A. Asrar. Careful what you wish for! Kara may have found a home away from Earth, but it's at a price that Superboy will have to pay to a major Superman foe! Cover price $2.99.

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray. Cover by Kitson. The Dominators' plan to destroy Earth reaches fruition as the Robot Rebellion sweeps the planet! And with key Legionnaires having defected to the 'Adult Legion,' Cosmic Boy knows this is a war the team can't win! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Auxiliary cover by Garrie Gastonny. Limited to 2000 copies. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Garrie Gastonny. SUPERGOD: Here comes the flying man to save you. I suggest you start screaming now. From the creator of THE AUTHORITY and PLANETARY comes the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 2: Southeast Asia is on fire, an artificial angel whose brain is a faulty radio to God has been loosed on the world, something unimaginable is rising in China, attempts to reactivate America's superhuman in his underground fake childhood town are not going well, nuclear winter blankets the world -- and things haven't even gotten BAD yet. This is what a superhuman arms race would look like. This is what asking to be saved by men who can fly would look like. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Wrap cover by Garrie Gastonny. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Garrie Gastonny. It's the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 4: The world is at war: or, more to the point, its chosen and unleashed superhuman messiah figures are. Are any of them still human enough to realize they're going to bring about the end of life on Earth -- and do any of them care? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Church of the Supergod cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Garrie Gastonny. It's the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 4: The world is at war: or, more to the point, its chosen and unleashed superhuman messiah figures are. Are any of them still human enough to realize they're going to bring about the end of life on Earth -- and do any of them care? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Convention cover. Limited to 1000 copies. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Garrie Gastonny. It's the craziest, nastiest, most soulless and criminal superhero comic of the year! SUPERGOD issue 4: The world is at war: or, more to the point, its chosen and unleashed superhuman messiah figures are. Are any of them still human enough to realize they're going to bring about the end of life on Earth -- and do any of them care? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Auxiliary cover. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Garrie Gastonny. Discover how the world ends! Prepare to crap out your brains through your eyes as the most insane and terrifying superhumans ever conceived go into battle for no other reason than that they don't really like the look of each other and think the planet would look better if it was strewed with their enemies' intestines! SUPERGOD ends with an apocalypse undreamed of! This is what asking to be saved by men who can fly would look like. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by LEINIL FRANICS YU The fall-out from last issue continues as Superior discovers the secret behind his powers. Does he remain a superhero and meet his terrible destiny? Does he give up his amazing powers and go back to life in his wheel-chair? A word to the wise: This issue contains so many shocks that more gentle readers might be unable take the pace. It also contains art which writer Mark Millar fears will make other artists go impotent. But as the story of America's number one new hero builds toward a conclusion, one guarantee is that you won't be disappointed. 40 PGS. (each)/Mature ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Hastings Variant Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. (W) Dan Slott (A) Ryan Stegman THEN!...Peter Parker spent a lifetime living up to the responsibilities his powers foisted upon him but his Amazing story finally ended dramatically in the historic Spider-Man #700. NOW!...The new Amazing Spider-Man has arrived and he is better in every single way. Smarter, stronger...Superior.

(W) Dan Slott, Christos Gage. (A/CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli. 'Goblin Nation' - Part 3 of 5 • The Spider-Slayer Squadron were supposed to be under Mayor J. Jonah Jameson's control... • ...but now they've been drafted into The Goblin Nation! • Guest Starring: Spider-Man 2099! Cover price $3.99.

1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Wheel of Super-Fortune! starring Clark Kent Lang, Superman, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Doc Markum, Grandovic, Jor-El, and Lex-El, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inksb by Dan Adkins. Superman's Fatal Costume starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Bob Oksner. The Man Who Toyed With Death!, script by Martin Pasko starring Josh Coyle, Toyman [Winslow P. Schott], Jimmy Olsen, Steve Lombard, Bizarro #1, and Toyman [Jack Nimball], pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; the original Toyman kills the new Toyman and makes a deal with Bizarro to kill Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Bob Oksner. Blind Hero's Bluff!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Frank Springer; Superman refuses to go with Supergirl on a mission in space; Superman changes his mind when he uses his telescopic vision to see her and Krypto being defeated by aliens on the planet Zonn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Too Many Crooks, script by Len Wein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; in the guise of several villains, Superman battles Don-El, who has left Kandor and enlarged himself. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Twice Upon a Time!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman helps re-unite two time travellers who crashed on Earth; Mr. Alpha gets a hold of some technology from these time travelers and causes trouble. The Debut of Superman III, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Staton; Story of Superman 2020's first adventure. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

All Krypton reprints; eighty-page giant. Stories include a three-part tale ("Krypton Lives On," "Future, Super-Hero," and "The Superman of Two Worlds"), plus "The Man Who Destroyed Krypton" (from Superboy 67), "The Invasion of Krypton," "How Jimmy Olsen First Met Superman" (from Jimmy Olsen 36; art by Curt Swan), "The Super-Monkey From Krypton," "The Sleeping Beauty From Krypton," and "The Super-Teacher From Krypton" (from Adventure 240). Special features include a glossary of Kryptonian names, an illustration of the flag of Krypton, and reproductions of Superman covers from Italy, Sweden, Mexico, and Brazil. Swan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Superman Annual, Winter 1962-63 issue featuring "The Greatest Super-Heroes of All Time!" Stories include "The First Two Superman," "The First Supergirl," "Superman's Kid Brother," "The Legion of Super-Heroes" (origin), "Lois Lane Weds Astopunding Man," "The Mystery of Mighty Boy," "Superboy's Lost Friend," and "The Superman of the Past." Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. I Have Met the Enemy--And It Is Me!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles Kryptonoid, who is an amalgamation of a metallic organism and a one-armed general fused with the body of a Superman robot. Secret of the Talking Car starring Mr. and Mrs. Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank Giacoia. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Catch A Star Collectibles, Inc. Signed Edition. Signed by Terry Austin. Limited to 2500 copies. Includes Catch A Star Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. "The Power that Failed!" Part 1 of 2. Story and art by John Byrne. For some inexplicable reason Superman's powers - strength, flight, speed, invulnerability, and vision - begin to fail him. How can the Man of Steel hope to survive an all out attack by the new menacing duo of Psi-Phon and the hulking Dreadnaught? Meanwhile, a strange new visitor who bares a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, makes her way toward Smallville. Plus, Lex Luthor gets a new hand (his hand was amputated due to Kryptonite radiation poisoning - see Action Comics #600). Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #442. Cover price $0.75.

2nd printing. "The Power that Failed!" Part 1 of 2. Story and art by John Byrne. For some inexplicable reason Superman's powers - strength, flight, speed, invulnerability, and vision - begin to fail him. How can the Man of Steel hope to survive an all out attack by the new menacing duo of Psi-Phon and the hulking Dreadnaught? Meanwhile, a strange new visitor who bares a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, makes her way toward Smallville. Plus, Lex Luthor gets a new hand (his hand was amputated due to Kryptonite radiation poisoning - see Action Comics #600). Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #442. Cover price $0.75.

3rd printing. "The Power that Failed!" Part 1 of 2. Story and art by John Byrne. For some inexplicable reason Superman's powers - strength, flight, speed, invulnerability, and vision - begin to fail him. How can the Man of Steel hope to survive an all out attack by the new menacing duo of Psi-Phon and the hulking Dreadnaught? Meanwhile, a strange new visitor who bares a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, makes her way toward Smallville. Plus, Lex Luthor gets a new hand (his hand was amputated due to Kryptonite radiation poisoning - see Action Comics #600). Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #442. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

1st printing. "Doom in the Heartland!" Guest-starring the Doom Patrol. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Story continued from Doom Patrol #10. A strange new visitor who bares a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, arrives in Smallville. The robotic menace known as Metallo is back and he's in complete control of the Doom Patrol's strongest member, Robotman. Now, Superman and the all new Doom Patrol must find a way to defeat these super powered robots before someone really gets hurt. Cover price $0.75.

2nd printing. "Doom in the Heartland!" Guest-starring the Doom Patrol. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Story continued from Doom Patrol #10. A strange new visitor who bares a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, arrives in Smallville. The robotic menace known as Metallo is back and he's in complete control of the Doom Patrol's strongest member, Robotman. Now, Superman and the all new Doom Patrol must find a way to defeat these super powered robots before someone really gets hurt. Cover price $0.75.

3rd printing. "Doom in the Heartland!" Guest-starring the Doom Patrol. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Story continued from Doom Patrol #10. A strange new visitor who bares a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, arrives in Smallville. The robotic menace known as Metallo is back and he's in complete control of the Doom Patrol's strongest member, Robotman. Now, Superman and the all new Doom Patrol must find a way to defeat these super powered robots before someone really gets hurt. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Fall of Metropolis! Part 3 of 5. "My Life!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Brett Anderson and Joe Rubinstein. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #35. Lex Luthor is dying and if Luthor can't have Metropolis than he'll see to it that there is no Metropolis! The diabolical villain enacts his endgame plan and unleashes an army of extermination robots on the city he's already crippled. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #514. Cover price $1.50.

Superman Forever! Part 7. "Superman 2999!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein. Superman stands for Truth, Justice, and the American Way! He's the greatest hero in the DCU...the only problem is he's in the year 2999. Don't worry, it'll all make since, in time. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #559. Cover price $1.95.

"A City Against Them!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Grindberg and Tom Palmer. Ashbury is gone, so Superman and Scorn scour the Bottle City of Kandor in search of their missing friend. But, things take a turn for the worst when the Man of Steel is arrested for murder. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #563. Cover price $1.99.

"Shattered Illusions!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Steve Epting and Joe Rubinstein. Superman enters the arena of world politics and brings a malevolent dictator to his knees. Superman is taking a more active role in the world than ever before. And Lois is not happy about it. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #566. Cover price $1.99.

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores July 10. "Return to Krypton II" Part 1! Superman's father Jor-El appears at the Kent farm, looking for Kal-El ? and takes him back to the strange Silver Age Krypton. But things aren't quite what they used to be. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS In stores November 26. The true origins of the new Supergirl are explored, as the city of Metropolis goes crazy! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Written by JAMES ROBINSON Art BERNARD CHANG & JAVIER PINA Cover by JULIÁN LÓPEZ & BIT Superman is trapped on Brainiac's ship while New Krypton burns! Mon-El will need to call upon all the skills he's learned in the last year if he's going to have a chance of freeing the Man of Steel! Plus, what secret about Brainiac will the duo learn that may help turn the tide? Cover price $2.99.

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by Joe Phillips, Rich Faber and Rob Stull; cover by Art Adams In stores August 11. The "JLApe" Annuals event roars forward in a Special including a 1-page cameo by Young Justice! The transformed Super-ape returns to Metropolis to find a cure to his simian-ness, and, just as he does, he finds himself confronting the giant mecha-monster Grogamesh, a giant robot monkey out to destroy the Pentagon and all its defenses: including the Ape of Steel! FC, 48 pg.$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

WRITTEN BY OSCAR PINTO, FRANCISCO HAGHENBECK AND BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND WAYNE FAUCHER. Superman needs the help of a trio of new super-heroes to save Mexico and the entire world from a mystical threat! When the Man of Steel heads to Mexico to battle the combined mystic energies of the entire world, will local super-heroes Acrata, El Muerto and Iman be enough to turn the tide? or will their strange combination of science and mysticism be a cure that's worse than the disease? Plus, a backup story reveals the real story of the mysterious new champions ? or at least as close to real as a WGBS reporter can get! FC, 48 PG. Cover price $3.50.

WRITTEN BY JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, guest-starring Batman Beyond! How is it possible that the Man of Steel is teaming up with Terry McGinnis, the Batman of the future? For some reason, we suspect Brainiac may be involved... FC, 32 PG. $1.99 Cover price $1.99.