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Written by Robert Kirkman; Art by Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Bill Crabtree; Cover by Ryan Ottley
**INVINCIBLE MEETS SPIDER-MAN FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! **
This is the HISTORIC first ever printing of the groundbreaking INVINCIBLE, now a hit Prime show, to feature Mark Grayson’s unforgettable team-up with Marvel’s Spider-Man! The first nine volumes of the hit series are collected in a stunning hardcover omnibus, along with the ICONIC Marvel Team- Up #14, from creative visionaries Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD), Cory Walker (SCIENCE DOG), and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST). Collects INVINCIBLE #0-47 and Marvel Team-Up #14. 1160 PGS.

Written by FRANK MILLER Art by FRANK MILLER Cover by FRANK MILLER and KLAUS JANSON
Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight’s retirement. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. 200 PGS.

Written by JED MACKAY Penciled by DOMENICO CARBONE Cover by DAVIDE PARATORE
Celebrate Moon Knight’s 50th anniversary! More than one face from the past is back to surprise Marc Spector, Jake Lockley and Steven Grant! And that will make their time as the Moonlit Marauder even more complicated — and dangerous — than it has been for the last five decades! Then, when the Wrecker is haunted by ghosts of his past, he seeks help from an expert in that area: Moon Knight! But will Marc come to the super villain’s aid or let him suffer? Plus: The Midnight Mission has been through hell and back the last few years — but that isn’t half of what the team is about to go through. As the stage is set for an emotional disaster that’s bound to tear the Mission apart, Marc finds himself ambushed and at the mercy of a familiar — and particularly violent — foe. Collecting MOON KNIGHT: FIST OF KHONSHU (2024) #11-15. 112 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by BILL MANTLO Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, MARK BRIGHT, STEVE DITKO & WILLIAM JOHNSON Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Continuing the complete collection of Rom’s classic adventures in the Marvel Universe! The female Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth’s midst are even more deadly than the males, and now they’re taking charge of the invasion! That’s bad news for Rom, who is still coming to terms with Brandy Clark’s transformation into the golden Spaceknight Starfire! But it might be even worse for the super hero known as Torpedo! Tensions mount further when a crew of Skrulls arrive with their own vendetta against the Dire Wraiths! It’s a good thing Rom has allies in his noble fight — including Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants! But when the Spaceknight meets the Incredible Hulk at last, what impact will Rom’s Neutralizer have on the rampaging jade giant? Collecting ROM (1979) #48-60 and ANNUAL (1982) #3 and INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #296. 408 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by Brian K. Vaughan; Art by Cliff Chiang
Winner of 5 Eisner Awards • American Library Association Great Graphic Novels for Teens
From BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, New York Times bestselling writer of SAGA, and CLIFF CHIANG, legendary artist of Catwoman: Lonely City, comes the time-travel adventure like any other, now collected in a smaller, wallet-friendly edition!
Newspaper deliverers Erin, Mac and Tiffany finally reunite with their long-lost friend KJ in an unexpected new era, where the girls must uncover the secret origins of time travel... or risk never returning home to 1988.
Collecting the third and fourth volumes (issues #11-20) of PAPER GIRLS, this new digest-sized collection is the perfect way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Image Comics' beloved series about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood. 272 PGS.

Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Darick Robertson; Cover by Mike Allred
The bestselling comic that inspired the cult-favorite SYFY series follows an ex-cop at rock bottom who finds an unlikely shot at redemption when he’s guided by a tiny, relentlessly optimistic blue cartoon horse only he can see.
Meet Nick Sax: a corrupt, intoxicated ex-cop turned hitman, adrift in a stinking twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, eczema, and betrayal. With a hit gone wrong, a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous child killer in a Santa suit on the loose, Nick and his world will be changed forever this Christmas by a tiny blue horse called Happy…
This deluxe edition of HAPPY! includes 10 extra pages of story by creators GRANT MORRISON (NAMELESS, Arkham Asylum, Invisibles) and DARICK ROBERTSON (The Boys, OLIVER, Transmetropolitan) and was the inspiration for the TWO SEASON SYFY adaptation starring CHRIS MELONI (Law & Order: SVU) as NICK SAX and PATTON OSWALT (Ratatouille) as the voice of Happy, the imaginary blue-winged horse. Collects HAPPY! #1-4. 128 PGS.

Written by TOM VEITCH and PETER MILLIGAN Art by STEVE DILLON and CHAZ TRUOG Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
In an epilogue to Morrison’s run, Peter Milligan (Shade, the Changing Man) and Chaz Truog (of the Morrison run) continued the story of Animal Man. From those beginnings, a new epic was born by Tom Veitch (Star Wars: Dark Empire) and Steve Dillon (Hellblazer). As Buddy Baker attempts to balance the life of a superhero, family man, and stuntman, his powers go haywire! Killing animals, changing physically and mentally, he is losing himself and his family. Something is trying to crack Buddy wide open! Only the truth of what he really is can set him free. Collects Animal Man #27-50, with pages from War of the Gods #3 and Suicide Squad #58. Oversized Hardcover. 720 PGS.

Written by ANDY DIGGLE Art and Cover by LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ
The year is 1893, and Gotham City has flourished under the eye of the Batman. But despite the gaudy new light bulbs and the gaudier nouveau riche, the shadows are also growing deadlier new threats. The Batman will find himself challenged by the mysterious Catwoman and the even more enigmatic Talia al Ghul. And what cosmic treasure from beyond the stars waits for all of them outside the confines of Gotham City? The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of the crown jewel, the gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola. Superstar duo Andy Diggle (Action Comics, Poison Ivy) and Leandro Fernández (Batman, Birds of Prey) breathe new life into the legend of Gotham City and its dark guardian. This isn’t the Gilded Age; this is the Kryptonian Age! Collects issues #1-6. 216 PGS.

Written by DENNIS O’NEIL Art by JOE QUESADA, KEVIN NOWLAN, and JIMMY PALMIOTTI Cover by JOE QUESADA and KEVIN NOWLAN
Witness the rise of a new hero who will go on to play a pivotal role in “Knightfall” in Batman: Sword of Azrael: The Deluxe Edition, presenting the acclaimed miniseries by Dennis O’Neil, Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, and Lovern Kindzierski in deluxe format for the very first time! Featuring a new wraparound cover and introduction by artist Quesada, this volume also includes the Azrael/Ash one-shot co-starring Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti’s creator-owned character Ash and a trove of preliminary designs, original art pages, and other extras. Collects Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4 and Azrael/Ash #1. Oversized Hardcover. 240 PGS.

Written by KELLY THOMPSON Art by SAMI BASRI and VICENTE CIFUENTES Cover by ANNIE WU
Deliberately scattered across the globe to follow leads both real and false, the Birds of Prey are more vulnerable than ever before. And there’s a new team of villains waiting in the shadows, fashioned specifically to take out the Birds: Oracle, Batgirl, Black Canary, Barda, and Sin/Megaera. As the strongest among them falls, a mission for answers becomes a fight for survival. The Birds investigate the disappearance of one of their own, hoping to find both their missing comrade and the truth about these mysterious villains. Can the Birds of Prey survive what’s coming, or will the Shadow Army clip their wings for good? From Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Absolute Wonder Woman) and sensational artists Sami Basri (Harley Quinn) and Vicente Cifuentes (Batgirl), Birds of Prey Vol. 4: On the Run collects Birds of Prey #20-28. 208 PGS.

Written by DAN JURGENS, KEITH GIFFEN, and J.M. DeMATTEIS Art by DAN JURGENS and CHRIS BATISTA Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE
Booster is back in the past! Mistaken for his (past) self, he is roped into an adventure with the Justice League International! Enjoying the good old days with his bestie Blue Beetle, he must contend with the needs of his past self and the horrors of the present. And when the entire world is undone, will Booster be the only one to remember what the DCU used to be like before the Flash messed it all up?! Collects Booster Gold #32-47 and Time Masters: Vanishing Point #1-6. 520 PGS.

Written by ROBERT KANIGHER, JOHN ALBANO, and others Art by GIL KANE, JOE KUBERT, and others Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Journey back to the Old West—where fast wits and a fast draw were the only way to survive—and follow heroes like Hawk, Firehair, El Diablo, and more as they try to bring some semblance of justice to the lawless frontier. DC Finest: Western: The Hangman Never Loses is chock-full of classic frontier adventure by some of comics’ greatest creators, including Robert Kanigher, John Albano, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Tony DeZuniga, and others. Collects All-Star Western #1-11; Super DC Giant #S-14, #S-15, and #S-22; Tomahawk #130-140; and Weird Western Tales #12-17, published between August 1970 and April 1973. 600 PGS.

Written by VAN JENSEN and ROBERT VENDITTI Art by BRETT BOOTH, NORM RAPMUND, FRANCIS MANAPUL, and others Cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
Writers Van Jensen and Robert Venditti are joined by a host of artists including Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund in the stunning conclusion to the New 52 Flash in The Flash: The Road to Rebirth Omnibus, collecting The Flash #26- 52, The Flash Annual #2-4, The Flash: Futures End, DC Universe: Rebirth #1, and a story from Secret Origins #7! Oversized Hardcover. 840 PGS.

Written by JEREMY ADAMS and MORGAN HAMPTON Art by XERMÁNICO, FERNANDO PASARIN, and OCLAIR ALBERT Cover by XERMÁNICO
If the destruction is left unchecked, the entire universe could be ripped apart. And the wicked Starbreaker Corps, a collective of cosmic vampires known as Sun-Eaters, seeks to feed on the chaos. Now Hal Jordan must lead his people and defend his home against this onslaught. But how will they fight back when Starbreaker and his siblings have stolen the one thing that might be able to stop them…the power to feel? Collects Green Lantern #25-27 and Green Lantern Corps #7-9. 188 PGS.

Written by PAUL CORNELL, MARJORIE LIU, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, JIM MCCANN, CULLEN BUNN, KELLY SUE DECONNICK & JOE AHEARNE Penciled by JOHN PAUL LEON, TOM RANEY, DANIEL ACUÑA, MANUEL GARCÍA, DAVID LOPEZ, PETER NGUYEN, JAMIE MCKELVIE & BRIAN CHING Cover by ADI GRANOV
High-octane adventures of Marvel’s deadliest superspy! Natasha Romanoff’s shadowy past once again threatens all she holds dear in a globe-hopping thriller! As the Black Widow’s house of cards comes crashing down around her, what will she do to keep her deepest secret buried? When a senator is seduced and assassinated, why does the trail followed by his journalist son lead back to Natasha? Meanwhile, a new Ronin is assassinating espionage agents around the world! The next two targets: Black Widow and Mockingbird! But Hawkeye is determined to unmask the killer! Let the spy games begin! Collecting BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN (2009) #1-4, BLACK WIDOW (2010) #1-8, WIDOWMAKER (2010) #1-4, FEAR ITSELF: BLACK WIDOW (2011) #1, BLACK WIDOW SAGA (2010) #1 and material from ENTER THE HEROIC AGE (2010) #1 and IRON MAN: KISS AND KILL (2010) #1. 464 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by STEVEN SANDERS, CARLOS PACHECO, TERRY DODSON, IBRAIM ROBERSON, GREG LAND, BILLY TAN, BRANDON PETERSON, DUSTIN WEAVER, DANIEL ACUÑA, RON GARNEY, DALE EAGLESHAM, TOM RANEY, STEVE KURTH, SCOT EATON, MARK BROOKS, GABRIEL HERNANDEZ WALTA & MORE Cover by TERRY DODSON
Kieron Gillen masterminds a tumultuous era for the X-Men! Beast and Abigail Brand must save the alien-monitoring S.W.O.R.D. agency when Henry Peter Gyrich stages a coup! But down on Earth, how will the X-Men explain themselves when the public learns Magneto has joined the team? Making matters worse, a Breakworld warship arrives on a vengeance-filled mission – and when Asgardian black magic empowers the Juggernaut, he becomes more unstoppable than ever! Then, after the X-Men are torn in two, Cyclops leads a new “Extinction Team” of heavy hitters – including Storm, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus, Magik and Magneto! And not a moment too soon as world-ending threats are mounting quickly – including Mister Sinister harnessing the power of a Dreaming Celestial! When the Phoenix Force returns, the X-Men clash with the Avengers – and the consequences are cataclysmic for Cyclops! Collecting S.W.O.R.D. (2009) #1-5, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #534.1 and #535-544, X-MEN: REGENESIS (2011), UNCANNY X-MEN (2011) #1-20 and AVX: CONSEQUENCES (2012) #1-5. Oversized Hardcover. 1,000 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by STEVEN SANDERS, CARLOS PACHECO, TERRY DODSON, IBRAIM ROBERSON, GREG LAND, BILLY TAN, BRANDON PETERSON, DUSTIN WEAVER, DANIEL ACUÑA, RON GARNEY, DALE EAGLESHAM, TOM RANEY, STEVE KURTH, SCOT EATON, MARK BROOKS, GABRIEL HERNANDEZ WALTA & MORE Cover by CARLOS PACHECO
Kieron Gillen masterminds a tumultuous era for the X-Men! Beast and Abigail Brand must save the alien-monitoring S.W.O.R.D. agency when Henry Peter Gyrich stages a coup! But down on Earth, how will the X-Men explain themselves when the public learns Magneto has joined the team? Making matters worse, a Breakworld warship arrives on a vengeance-filled mission – and when Asgardian black magic empowers the Juggernaut, he becomes more unstoppable than ever! Then, after the X-Men are torn in two, Cyclops leads a new “Extinction Team” of heavy hitters – including Storm, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus, Magik and Magneto! And not a moment too soon as world-ending threats are mounting quickly – including Mister Sinister harnessing the power of a Dreaming Celestial! When the Phoenix Force returns, the X-Men clash with the Avengers – and the consequences are cataclysmic for Cyclops! Collecting S.W.O.R.D. (2009) #1-5, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #534.1 and #535-544, X-MEN: REGENESIS (2011), UNCANNY X-MEN (2011) #1-20 and AVX: CONSEQUENCES (2012) #1-5. Oversized Hardcover. 1,000 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, Michael Fleisher; Art by Andy Kubert, Don Hudson, Herb Trimpe, Lee Weeks, Geof Isherwood; Cover by Andy Kubert
Everything changes HERE as the true face of Snake-Eyes is revealed for the first time! And in the historic 100th issue, Cobra Commander storms back into the fray in a game-changing chapter that redefined the entire series! Discover even more explosive moments from the series created by LARRY HAMA that changed the pop culture world forever! Collects G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #79-115 and G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS #16- 28. 1,224 PGS.

Written by Brian K. Vaughan; Art & Cover by Fiona Staples
At last, it’s finally here: the fourth massive hardcover collection of SAGA, the bestselling sci-fi/fantasy series from the multiple Eisner Award-winning team of FIONA STAPLES and BRIAN K. VAUGHAN.
After the most shocking tragedy of her young life, Hazel and her star-crossed family embark on an emotional new adventure, one that takes them to a few unexpected corners of the universe. Collecting eighteen issues, including the storyline that won the title’s second Hugo Award, this deluxe edition features a striking, all-new original cover from Fiona Staples, as well as exclusive extras, including a gallery of never-before-seen Saga artwork from some of Fiona and Brian’s favorite creators. Collects SAGA #55-72. 504 PGS.
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