Super villain comic books graded by CBCS

1st printing. Art and cover by Alex Ross. From renowned comics artist Alex Ross, an all-new poster collection of the greatest villains from Marvel Comics. From Abomination to Venom, all your favorite Marvel Comics super villains are featured in this exclusive collection of painted portraits by Alex Ross-one of the most respected and influential artists working in comics. This eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Alex Ross Marvel Comics Poster Book is the first-ever collection of these stunning and dynamic portraits and comes with 37 ready-to-frame, removable art prints as well as an all-new introduction and commentary by Ross, preparatory sketches and ancillary illustrations, and a bonus four-page gatefold of all 37 iconic portraits. These villainous posters showcase Marvel's rogue's gallery as you've never seen them before, painted in the award-winning, breathtaking style that has made Ross famous. Softcover, 11-in. x 16-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by John Sazaklis. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. A wave of crime has hit Gotham City and the ferocious Bane is behind the spree. The super-villain wants to defeat the Caped Crusader and prove to all of Gotham that he is the ultimate fighter. Should Batman take the case on his own, or go to Commissioner Gordon for help? Where should he investigate first? Will the Dark Knight have the strength and wits to defeat Bane, or will the powerful criminal finally beat the bat? In this interactive story, you choose the path Batman should take. With your help, he'll solve the puzzle of The Super-Villain Smackdown! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Bomb Queen (2006) #1-4, Bomb Queen: Queen of Hearts (2006 2nd Series) #1-3, and Bomb Queen (2007 3rd Series) #1-4.

Story and art by Jimmie Robinson.

BY POPULAR DEMAND!

This deluxe OVERSIZED hardcover collects for the first time ever between two covers BOMB QUEEN # 1-4, BOMB QUEEN II # 1-3 and BOMB QUEEN III # 1-4, plus more extras than you can shake a nuke at! Not for the weak of heart, has been known to cause rashes in some cases. Check with your doctor should swelling develop...or not.

Hardcover, 328 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. By Matt Forbeck and Yair Herrera. Featuring more than 400 illustrations, this step-by-step guide helps aspiring artists gain inspiration for creating their own, truly original characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By David Bar Katz. From the Joker and Penguin to Sinestro and Bizarro, DC's cast of bad guys humorously illustrate the difference between good and bad behaviors such as sharing versus stealing; and helping versus hurting. Classic art and funny scenarios will entertain comic book fans of all ages. Hardcover, 8-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Based on the Justice League Unlimited animated series. Bring you favorite DC super heroes to full color life as they take on the most diabolical Rogues Gallery around. Featuring Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern the Flash, Aquaman, Captain Marvel and many more! Includes puzzles, word games, mazes, and connect-the-dots activities. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. All Ages

Revised Edition - 1st printing.

By Robert Greenberger.

Every hero needs a villain. In fighting them, the extreme superiority of our heroes is revealed. The methods and morals of villains are usually the key difference between them and the heroes. Brilliant and sinister, calculating and rash, the most spectacular and horrifying moments of the villains in the DC Comics Universe are explored in DC Comics Super-Villains: 100 Greatest Moments. DC Comics has created some of the most twisted and complex villainous characters in the world of comics.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Wraparound Cover by Phil Jimenez. Foreword by Kevin Smith. As any comics fan knows, a super-hero is nothing without a worthy foe to battle. For every Batman there has to be a villain like the Joker, and for every Superman a Lex Luthor. This deluxe book celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe's remarkable gallery of super-villains. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn, and Doomsday to General Zod, DC Comics: Villains will track the creation of each of these beloved baddies and the dynamic way in which they have evolved throughout the years. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Discover the origins, secrets, and nefarious schemes of the most powerful and corrupt villains in the DC Universe in this lavishly illustrated visual history, now available in paperback for the first time. This deluxe book celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe's remarkable gallery of super-villains. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, DC Comics: Super-Villains explores the story of these beloved baddies through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artists, including Jim Lee, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, and Chuck Dixon. Featuring a foreword by filmmaker and comic book writer Kevin Smith, and an exclusive cover illustrated by acclaimed artist Frank Cho. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art and cover by Eric Doescher. Intergalactic peace keepers are chasing the evil Terra-Man through space! When this super-villain seeks refuge on Earth, Superman offers to join the bounty hunters' posse. Soon, the Man of Steel locates the gun-slinging criminal in an Old West ghost town, and the two face off in an old-fashioned showdown. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Ivan Cohen. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio.

How did Bizarro become Superman's evil opposite?

Discover the story behind this villain's journey from Man of Steel lookalike to backward baddie, including the source of his square-shaped home planet. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

How did Black Adam become Shazam's almighty archenemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from heroic champion to cruel ruler, including the source of his magic mastery. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio.

How did Catwoman become Batman's greatest foe?

Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from feline friend to feline felon, including the source of her catlike skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

How did The Cheetah become Wonder Woman's fierce feline foe? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from brilliant scientist to wildcat criminal, including the source of her beastly abilities. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

How did Harley Quinn become Batman's jolly jester enemy? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from promising psychologist to Clown Princess of Crime, including the source of her zany mad mind. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Ivan Cohen. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio.

How did Lex Luthor become Superman's archenemy?

Discover the story behind this villain's journey from businessman to madman, including the source of his Kryptonite-fueled battlesuit. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Dario Brizuela.

How did Poison Ivy become Batman's floral foe? Discover the story behind this Super-Villain's journey from plant lover to evil Queen of Green, including the source of her toxic touch. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, this DC Comics book is perfect for early readers.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing.

Written by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio.

How did the Joker become Batman's archenemy?

Discover the story behind the Clown Prince of Crime's journey from small-time crook to big-time baddie, including the source of his crazy clown face. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Bring some of most exciting scenes and dastardly characters to life in this official coloring book featuring the iconic villains of the DC universe! From legendary adversaries of Batman and Superman to the lethal inhabitants of Apokalips, the enemies the World's Greatest Super Heroes face have always been in a league of their own. Now all of these fearsome foes are assembled here in a single spectacular volume, ready to have their shadowy lives of crime enhanced with all the colors of the rainbow. Filled to bursting with DC's most infamous antagonists, a coloring book this fun should be illegal! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

2nd and later printings. Bring some of most exciting scenes and dastardly characters to life in this official coloring book featuring the iconic villains of the DC universe! From legendary adversaries of Batman and Superman to the lethal inhabitants of Apokalips, the enemies the World's Greatest Super Heroes face have always been in a league of their own. Now all of these fearsome foes are assembled here in a single spectacular volume, ready to have their shadowy lives of crime enhanced with all the colors of the rainbow. Filled to bursting with DC's most infamous antagonists, a coloring book this fun should be illegal! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. By Brandon T. Snider. Call all your most dangerous hench-PLURAL NOUN, because it's time for trouble! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about devastating superpowers, defeating superheroes, and planning the perfect apocalypse, DC Super-Villains Mad Libs is the perfect activity for any aspiring evil mastermind! Play alone, in a group, or in a secret underground lair! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. c 8 1/2-in., 48 pages, Text Only. Cover price $5.99.

1st printing.

The Big Book of Super-Villains gives the enlightening back stories and need-to-know facts about DC's most popular bad guys. Discover their special powers, tricky devices and secret lairs, as well as memorable battles with their archenemies. Learn why the Joker, Penguin, and Harley Quinn love to tangle with Batman and Robin; why Lex Luthor won't rest until he has defeated Superman; what drives Cheetah's competition with Wonder Woman, and the reasons behind many more famous feuds. Classic style DC comic book art and a shiny foil cover complete the irresistable package.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Wanted: The World's Most Dangerous Villains (1972) #1-9.

Cover by Nick Cardy.

Take a journey into the dark minds of DC's most dangerous super-villains in these tales starring The Joker, the Mist, Captain Cold, Signalman, the Puppeteer, Clock King, Mr. Who and many more.

Hardcover, 300 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Bill Finger, Ed Nerron, John Broome, Don Cameron, Joe Samachson, Gardner Fox, Alfred Bester, William Woolfolk, Mort Weisinger, Robert Kanigher, Ken Fitch, Jerry Siegel, Jack Kirby, Joe SImon, and David Vern Reed.

Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, Lee Elias, Gil Kane, Joe Giella, Jack Burnley, Jerry Robinson, Carmine Infantino, Mort Meskin, Joe Kubert, Howard Sherman, Paul Reinman, Pete Riss, Sid Greene, Alex Kotzky, Bernard Baily, Murphy Anderson, John Sikela, Stan Kaye, Joe Giella, Harry Peter, Joe Simon, and Jack Kirby.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Written by Michael Northrop. Art and cover by Gustavo Duarte.

Peek inside the lives of DCs infamous rogues in Dear DC Super-Villains, the sequel to Dear Justice League, in which curious kids write to notorious scoundrels, asking them about life on the dark side.

How did Gorilla Grodd get so smart? Did Harley Quinn ever try a career in comedy? Why does Catwoman always lose to Batman?

Each chapter highlights members of the Legion of Doom in a sympathetic way that is relatable to kids. But look closely and you may notice the baddies are up to something big! Will the Justice League show up in time to stop them? Youll have to write in to the tip line of evil to find out!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. From the Joker to the Wrecker, Doctor Doom to the Fatal Five, Dracula to Skeletor, this Encyclopedia of Super Villains presents nearly 1,000 of the most evil and ruthless characters ever to chill the popular imagination. Each villain has been carefully selected from firsthand sources, including literature and legend, movies television, radio, magazines and newspapers, advertising, toys, and, of course, comic books. Alphabetically listed and cross-referenced, this book provides Who's Who style biographies. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 416 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Collects Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #1-2, Super-Villain Team-Up (1975-1980) #1-14 and #16-17, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #154-156, Champions (1975-1978 Marvel) #16, and Astonishing Tales (1970-1976) #1-8.

Written by Roy Thomas, Tony Isabella, Jim Shooter, Bill Mantlo, Steve Englehart, Keith Giffen, Peter Gillis, Gerry Conway, and Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema, Mike Sekowsky, George Tuska, Bill Everett, George Evans, Sal Buscema, Herb Trimpe, Jim Mooney, Keith Giffen, Owen McCarron, Jim Shooter, Sal Trapani, Bob Hall, Carmine Infantino, Arvell Jones, George Perez, Joe Sinnott, Sam Grainger, Fred Kida, Frank Springer, Jack Abel, Don Perlin, Pablo Marcos, Duffy Vohland, Bruce Patterson, Mike Esposito, and Wally Wood. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom.

The line between hero and villain can be very thin, but rarely as thin as in a book this big! The giants of the field collaborate on a war epic stretching from the towers of Doctor Doom's Latveria to the depths of Namor's Atlantis ? with the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and the Champions caught in the middle! Attuma! The Red Skull! Magneto! The world is at stake, and you are there!

Softcover, 552 pages, B&W.

Cover price $16.99.

First printing, 1988. Written by John Peel. Divided into two chapters, Human and Alien. Heavily illustrated. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $165.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Ron Wilson on 6/24/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0B02941-037 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $195.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Roy Thomas on 06/15/2024 and Ron Wilson on 05/16/2025. Label #25-1B5C87C-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Encounter at Land's End!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Following his defeat in Fantastic Four #144, Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner duke it out in the Atlantic Ocean. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Darkoth, Shalla Bal, and the Silver Surfer. First reprint story: "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Johnny Craig. While running from the police, the Sub-Mariner seeks shelter in the Latverian Embassy. Of course he meets Doctor Doom...who else? Story originally published in Sub-Mariner #20. Second reprint story: "This Man – This Demon!" Story by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas. Pencils by Larry Leiber and Frank Giacoia. Inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Doom enters into an uneasy alliance with Diablo in order to see Valeria again. Story originally published in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) 20. (Notes: The two reprint stories are intertwined with the feature story in this issue. Doctor Doom appears next in Fantastic Four #155. The two-issue Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up series preceded the Super Villain Team-Up series. The first issue of the regular SVTU series was published in August 1975. This issue includes a one-page essay from Roy Thomas explaining the plans for Super-Villain Team-Up.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $190.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom on 7/29/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0B02941-038 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Title on cover is "Anti-Hero Illustrated Comic Book Villians The Baddest of the Bad". Polybagged with card. Cover price $4.95.

Title on cover is "Anti-Hero Illustrated Comic Book Villians The Baddest of the Bad". Not polybagged. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Aaron Sautter. Art by Tim Levins and Eric Doescher. Cover by Tim Levins. Few things capture readers' imaginations like the adventures of their favorite super heroes. From mighty heroes like Superman and Batman to super-villains like Lex Luthor and Joker, fans will learn to draw their favorite characters and learn more about them at the same time. Simple, step-by-step drawing instructions combine with character backgrounds and bonus drawing tips to deliver hours of artistic fun and entertainment. With more than 50 full-color drawing projects to choose from, fans will be busily sketching the time away! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Text by Christopher Harbo. Art by Haining and Mel Joy San Juan. What happens when DC Super Heroes and Villains unite with the popular manga art style? You get dynamic artwork that practically leaps off the page! Join in the fun and learn how to draw Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the DC Super-Pets, as well as their friends and foes, as compelling manga characters. With 45+ projects broken down in easy-to-follow steps and stunning illustrations by talented, DC-approved artists, this drawing guide is perfect for sparking imagination and helping artists of all levels hone their skills and create manga style masterpieces. So pick up a pencil, grab some paper, and reimagine the World's Greatest Super Heroes like they've never been seen before! Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Got the itch to conquer the comics world with your depictions of villains, fiends, mad scientists and more? Out for vengeance against those who dare claim you couldn't draw a super-villain if you were being held at laser-point? Well, you'll show them! Ben Dunn (Marvel Mangaverse, DC, Image) and his partners in crime show you how to take the comics world by storm with a slew of schemes-that is, lessons on the basics and intricacies of bringing out the best (worst?) in your bad guys. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Promotional comic from Marvel, sponsored by Microsoft for WiredSafety.org to educate kids about internet safety. Written by C.B. Cebulski with art by Scott Hepburn. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock.

NOTE: Book 6 of the Iron Man Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1974-1976.

1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #68-91 and Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) Annual #3. Written by Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Bill Mantlo, Len Wein, Roger Slifer, Jim Shooter, Gerry Conway, and Steve Gerber. Art by George Tuska, Arvell Jones, Keith Pollard, Herb Trimpe, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito, Vince Colletta, Jim Mooney, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Johnny Craig, Marie Severin, Jack Abel, and Bob Layton. Cover by Ron Wilson. A feud of epic proportions has been growing among the world's super villains! The mysterious Black Lama is pitting villain against villain, and the prize is ultimate power. This feud sets the Mandarin against the Yellow Claw, M.O.D.O.K. against the Mad Thinker...and all of them against Iron Man! It's a saga like only Marvel makes them: the War of the Super Villains! This volume also boasts the towering threat of Ultimo and Iron Man's return to Vietnam to rescue a friend behind enemy lines. Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael O'Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony Stark for the death of his brother, the Guardsman! Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man, and Iron Man must defend himself from all comers - or he'll lose everything! Softcover, 480 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $44.99.

1st Printing. Hardcover, Spiralbound, 11.5" x 16", 62 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Written by J. E. Bright. Art and cover by ComicUp!

Drat that Sir Superior!

After being outshone again by Saga City's top super hero, young Ben Mondo hangs up his cape. Ben can't live up to the legacy of his grandfather, the awesome Mr. Infinite, with that powerful snob Sir Superior hogging all the glory. Then one night, after hanging out with other reject super heroes, Ben stumbles into a bank heist.

The escaping robber tosses him a bag of loot. Ben ditches the sack and flees, but a photographer caught a blurry snap. The out-of-focus pic goes viral. Ben becomes an infamous mystery villain! Together with his fellow rejects, Ben follows his fate and creates The Forgettable Supervillains society.

They set out dedicated to money, mayhem, and fame . . . but their attempts at villainy just may save the day!

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. By Jon Morris. A follow-up to Morriss League of Regrettable Superheroes, produced for the Loot Crate geek-goodies subscription service. Fun, illustrated capsule reviews of the oddest supervillains in the history of comics, from the Golden Age to the Modern Era. Classic head-scratchers like The Balloon Maker, The Jingler and Reefer King are presented alongside more recent oddballs like Praying Mantis Man and everyones favorite giant head, MODOK. Commentary by Morris of the Gone & Forgotten blog includes quips and comics trivia about such artists as Jack Kirby, Erik Larsen, Jerry Siegel, Neal Adams, Will Eisner and Keith Giffen. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, Full Color.

1st printing. By Jonathan Morris. From banjo-playing Nazis to gangster gorillas, superhero comics have featured some of the weirdest antagonists ever published. This definitive collection of oddball supercrooks presents the most regrettable supervillains of all, complete with vintage art, publication details, and hilarious commentary from author Jon Morris. Vintage comic book art and the author's hilarious commentary introduce you to rogues and felons such as Brickbat (choice of weapon: poisonous bricks), Robbing Hood (steals from the poor to give to the rich), and Swarm (a man made of bees. Nazi bees!). Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains includes characters that haven't seen the light of day in decades! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art and cover by FRANCIS PORTELA This 31st century team of psychopaths returns! Now led by Saturn Queen, they break out of the prison world Takron-Galtos to wreak havoc on the United Planets. DCU fans won't want to miss this one-shot, which sets up a major 2011 storyline that'll shake the universe! 48 pg, FC Cover price $4.99.

1st printing.

Written by Grace Baranowski. Art by Derek Laufman.

Young readers will love this interactive die-cut board book where they can spin eight Marvel villains and super heroes in five high-flying adventures!

Thanos, Ultron, and other villains of the Marvel Universe see their evil plans are thwarted at every turn by Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and their heroic friends! Kids will enjoy spinning and turning their favorite Marvel villains and super heroes upside-down and all around in this high-flying format!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 10 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $8.99.

1st printing. Written by George White. This amazing pop-up book includes eight spreads featuring original artwork by the industry's top creators, like Alex Ross and Joe Jusko, of Marvel's top teams and characters, matched against their fiercest villains. Each spread includes flaps and pull tabs with origin stories and images of first appearance comics covers. Spectacular pop-ups and paper engineering render Spider-Man, the X-Men, Captain America, and many more as they have never been seen before. Paper engineering by Yevgeniya Yeretskaya. Featuring: Spider-Man vs. Venom - original painting by Greg Horn; Iron Man vs. Mandarin - original painting by Christian Nauck; Fantastic Four vs. Doctor Doom - original painting by Alex Ross; Captain America vs. Red Skull - original painting by Dave Dorman; Hulk vs. Abomination - original painting by Joe Jusko; Thor vs. Loki - original artwork by Amanda Conner; X-Men vs. Magneto - original artwork by Leinil Yu; Wolverine - classic artwork by Jim Lee. Hardcover, 16 pages, 9-in. x 9-in., full color. All Ages Cover price $29.95.

Written by James III. Art and Cover by Carlo Lauro. SUMMERTIME - AND THERE'S VILLAINS A-PLENTY! Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year - including the city's surprisingly substantial population of supervillains! In fact, when resident heroes The Powerpuff Girls arrive for a day of fun at the Townsville Amusement Park, they're shocked to discover that the rides are clogged with lawbreakers and malefactors of every description - and what's worse, the Mayor himself seems to be responsible for inviting them in! The girls try to raise the alarm, but their warnings fall on deaf ears. And so, once again it's up to Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup to right that which is wrong and put the evildoers on ice - as well as ferreting out the real reasons for the Mayor's impeachable behavior! Written and illustrated by the sunburned team of writer JAMES III and artist CARLO LAURO, this sizzling 40-page special comes complete with sun-blocking covers by LAURO, SILVIA DE VENTURA, and GEORGE KAMBADAIS! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Written by James III. Art by Carlo Lauro. Cover by Silvia De Ventura. SUMMERTIME - AND THERE'S VILLAINS A-PLENTY! Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year - including the city's surprisingly substantial population of supervillains! In fact, when resident heroes The Powerpuff Girls arrive for a day of fun at the Townsville Amusement Park, they're shocked to discover that the rides are clogged with lawbreakers and malefactors of every description - and what's worse, the Mayor himself seems to be responsible for inviting them in! The girls try to raise the alarm, but their warnings fall on deaf ears. And so, once again it's up to Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup to right that which is wrong and put the evildoers on ice - as well as ferreting out the real reasons for the Mayor's impeachable behavior! Written and illustrated by the sunburned team of writer JAMES III and artist CARLO LAURO, this sizzling 40-page special comes complete with sun-blocking covers by LAURO, SILVIA DE VENTURA, and GEORGE KAMBADAIS! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Written by James III. Art by Carlo Lauro. Cover by George Kambadais. SUMMERTIME - AND THERE'S VILLAINS A-PLENTY! Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year - including the city's surprisingly substantial population of supervillains! In fact, when resident heroes The Powerpuff Girls arrive for a day of fun at the Townsville Amusement Park, they're shocked to discover that the rides are clogged with lawbreakers and malefactors of every description - and what's worse, the Mayor himself seems to be responsible for inviting them in! The girls try to raise the alarm, but their warnings fall on deaf ears. And so, once again it's up to Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup to right that which is wrong and put the evildoers on ice - as well as ferreting out the real reasons for the Mayor's impeachable behavior! Written and illustrated by the sunburned team of writer JAMES III and artist CARLO LAURO, this sizzling 40-page special comes complete with sun-blocking covers by LAURO, SILVIA DE VENTURA, and GEORGE KAMBADAIS! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James III. Art by Carlo Lauro. Cover by George Kambadais. SUMMERTIME - AND THERE'S VILLAINS A-PLENTY! Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year - including the city's surprisingly substantial population of supervillains! In fact, when resident heroes The Powerpuff Girls arrive for a day of fun at the Townsville Amusement Park, they're shocked to discover that the rides are clogged with lawbreakers and malefactors of every description - and what's worse, the Mayor himself seems to be responsible for inviting them in! The girls try to raise the alarm, but their warnings fall on deaf ears. And so, once again it's up to Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup to right that which is wrong and put the evildoers on ice - as well as ferreting out the real reasons for the Mayor's impeachable behavior! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James III. Art by Carlo Lauro. Cover by Silvia De Ventura. SUMMERTIME - AND THERE'S VILLAINS A-PLENTY! Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year - including the city's surprisingly substantial population of supervillains! In fact, when resident heroes The Powerpuff Girls arrive for a day of fun at the Townsville Amusement Park, they're shocked to discover that the rides are clogged with lawbreakers and malefactors of every description - and what's worse, the Mayor himself seems to be responsible for inviting them in! The girls try to raise the alarm, but their warnings fall on deaf ears. And so, once again it's up to Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup to right that which is wrong and put the evildoers on ice - as well as ferreting out the real reasons for the Mayor's impeachable behavior! Written and illustrated by the sunburned team of writer JAMES III and artist CARLO LAURO, this sizzling 40-page special comes complete with sun-blocking covers by LAURO, SILVIA DE VENTURA, and GEORGE KAMBADAIS! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James III. Art and Cover by Carlo Lauro. SUMMERTIME - AND THERE'S VILLAINS A-PLENTY! Summer is here, and all the citizens of Townsville are heading out into the sunshine and fresh air to enjoy the happiest and most carefree season of the year - including the city's surprisingly substantial population of supervillains! In fact, when resident heroes The Powerpuff Girls arrive for a day of fun at the Townsville Amusement Park, they're shocked to discover that the rides are clogged with lawbreakers and malefactors of every description - and what's worse, the Mayor himself seems to be responsible for inviting them in! The girls try to raise the alarm, but their warnings fall on deaf ears. And so, once again it's up to Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup to right that which is wrong and put the evildoers on ice - as well as ferreting out the real reasons for the Mayor's impeachable behavior! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.