DECEMBER NEW RELEASES

Written by JEFF PARKER Art by LUKAS KETNER, MICHELE BANDINI, and BERNARD CHANG
Winter has fallen, and with it, a strange curse has swept the Earth! A mysterious knight is draining the life force of people across the globe, which should be another day in the life of the Justice League—but when the team confronts the armored apparition, all but Robin become trapped in a mystical realm! Determined to save his father and friends, Damian Wayne races to the Mistress of Magic, Zatanna, and the pair tries to form a rescue plan as the League attempts to escape the mysterious land they’ve been imprisoned in. Little do they know, help is already on the way—and it’s coming down the chimney! Santa Claus is back in town, and it’ll take a Christmas miracle to save this holiday season. From the incredible talents of writer Jeff Parker (Batman ’66, Aquaman) and artists Lukas Ketner (Batman ’66, Count Crowley) and Michele Bandini (Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight), unwrap a centuries-spanning tale of mystic gatherings, haunted kingdoms, and one son’s quest to bring his father home for the holidays. But do so with caution—for the Silent Knight is planning a celebration of his own, and if he succeeds, an eternal silence will descend on the DC Universe! 120 PGS.

Written by MARK WAID and CHRIS SAMNEE Art by CHRIS SAMNEE
The early days of comics’ greatest crime-fighting duo come to life in this stunning collection, courtesy of two of modern comics’ greatest storytellers: Eisner Award winners Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). While Bruce Wayne and orphan Dick Grayson struggle with the challenges of becoming father and son and partners, a mysterious new crime boss called the General declares war on Gotham’s mob families. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it’ll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship, with Dick Grayson’s present and future hanging in the balance! Collects issues #1-12 of the acclaimed miniseries. 336 PGS.

Written by MARK WAID and CHRIS SAMNEE Art by CHRIS SAMNEE
The early days of comics’ greatest crime-fighting duo come to life in this stunning collection, courtesy of two of modern comics’ greatest storytellers: Eisner Award winners Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). While Bruce Wayne and orphan Dick Grayson struggle with the challenges of becoming father and son and partners, a mysterious new crime boss called the General declares war on Gotham’s mob families. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it’ll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship, with Dick Grayson’s present and future hanging in the balance! Collects issues #1-12 of the acclaimed miniseries. 336 PGS.

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Art by DAN MORA, EDDY BARROWS, SEAN IZAAKSE, and others
Superman’s life has been upended. Superwoman has returned just as Lex Luthor unveils a sinister scheme that threatens to bring Metropolis to its knees! Having been incapacitated by memory loss during the House of Brainiac saga, Luthor’s cunning mind is back, sparking with diabolical ideas and a bounty of vengeance. With Mercy Graves at the helm of Supercorp in Lex’s absence, the city has managed to hold on, but now a dark shadow looms as Luthor makes his triumphant return with an unexpected twist! Now Superman and Superwoman must go toe-to-toe with their foe while also desperately trying to keep Metropolis from crumbling under the weight of battles against notorious villains such as Doomsday and Time Trapper! Join all-star writer Joshua Williamson in this epic adventure filled with heart-pounding heroics! Collects Superman #24-27 and Superman: Lex Luthor Special #1. 136 PGS.

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA & MARK WAID Penciled by GREG CAPULLO, MAT BROOME, TONY DANIEL, ART THIBERT, DARICK ROBERTSON, DWAYNE TURNER, ARON WIESENFELD, JOE MADUREIRA, IAN CHURCHILL, KEN LASHLEY, RICK MAYS & MORE Cover by KEN LASHLEY & GREG CAPULLO
The Merc With a Mouth and the Mutants on a Mission! With Cable thought dead and Xavier’s pacifist dream behind them, the young members of X-Force carve out their own aggressive destiny – taking on threats like S.H.I.E.L.D., War Machine and Magneto! But Cable’s bombshell return reveals the answers to long-standing mysteries – and draws Deadpool into the fray! What is Cable’s true identity? Is Stryfe really dead? Who was Deadpool’s former boss Tolliver and what is the secret prize in his will? Can Deadpool defeat Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy to claim it? Plus: An all-new Mutant Liberation Front rises! Romance blossoms between Deadpool and Siryn! Arcade strikes! Moonstar returns! And who is X-Treme?! Collecting X-FORCE (1991) #19-31 and ANNUAL (1992) #2, CABLE (1993) #1-8, DEADPOOL: THE CIRCLE CHASE #1-4, DEADPOOL (1994) #1-4, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #31 and NOMAD (1992) #20. Oversized Hardcover. 872 PGS. Rated Ages 9 +

Written by JEFF LEMIRE Art by NICK ROBLES and A.L. KAPLAN
In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades! Wally West’s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed—and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe’s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects Absolute Flash #1-6. 168 PGS.

Written by MIKE GRELL Art and Cover by MIKE GRELL
Lt. Colonel Travis Morgan has crash-landed! Trapped in a mysterious land where ancient magic rules, dinosaurs roam, and warriors battle for survival…he must learn to live by the sword, or die trying. From legendary creator Mike Grell (Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters) comes the beloved sword-and-sorcery series that became a phenomenon. Finally remastered with original colors, escape into the jaw-dropping art and tales of magic, war, and love in this oversize hardcover celebration. Volume 1 collects 1st Issue Special #8 and The Warlord #1-36, with a brand-new introduction and painted, wraparound cover by Grell. Oversized Hardcover. 704 PGS.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, CHUCK AUSTEN, DAN JURGENS, MIKE GRELL & ALLAN JACOBSEN Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL, KIERON DWYER, GARY FRANK, ALAN DAVIS, IVAN REIS, STEVE SADOWSKI, SCOTT KOLINS, SEAN CHEN, IVAN REIS & C.P. SMITH Cover by DAVID FINCH
Superstar writer Geoff Johns and brilliant artist Olivier Coipel take on the Avengers! They can defeat any super villain, but can the Avengers govern the world? When the capital cities of every country on Earth vanish, the floundering nations turn to the only organization capable of helping them: the Avengers! But when Thor ascends to Asgard’s throne and decides to start answering his worshippers’ pleas for help, it causes a tense standoff with his stalwart allies Iron Man and Captain America! Plus: An amnesiac Vision faces technological terror! A new hero with an impressive legacy joins the team! And when the new Invaders hit the battlefield, Namor marshals his forces – but whose side will the Avengers come down on? Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #57-84, VISION (2002) #1-4, THOR (1998) #58, IRON MAN (1998) #64 and NEW INVADERS #0. Oversized Hardcover. 824 PGS. Rated Teen +

Written by TOM DEFALCO & CHRISTOPHER PRIEST with SHOLLY FISCH Penciled by RON FRENZ & ALAN KUPPERBERG with RICK LEONARDI, ERIK LARSEN, MARK BEACHUM & JAMES FRY Cover by RON FRENZ
The fan-favorite Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz run concludes! Spider-Man will need some amazing friends to survive the stories in his latest Marvel Masterworks! A bigger, badder super-villain mercenary team – the Sinister Syndicate – has formed, and it’s an action extravaganza as Spidey fights five of his greatest enemies all at once. Then the era-defining saga of the Hobgoblin continues with Flash Thompson on the run and an enigmatic figure lurking in the shadows who offers clues to the burning mystery of who really is the Hobgoblin. Next a war for control of New York City’s underworld erupts into the streets. Silver Sable, Daredevil, Black, Cat, Falcon and the Punisher join Spidey to combat the chaos, and the Rose’s identity is revealed. Also featuring an early appearance of X-Factor and the Iron Man of 2020!
Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #279-288 and ANNUAL (1964) #20 and material from MARVEL TALES (1966) #198. 304 PGS.
Rated Ages 9 +

Written by TOM DEFALCO & CHRISTOPHER PRIEST with SHOLLY FISCH Penciled by RON FRENZ & ALAN KUPPERBERG with RICK LEONARDI, ERIK LARSEN, MARK BEACHUM & JAMES FRY Cover by RON FRENZ
The fan-favorite Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz run concludes! Spider-Man will need some amazing friends to survive the stories in his latest Marvel Masterworks! A bigger, badder super-villain mercenary team – the Sinister Syndicate – has formed, and it’s an action extravaganza as Spidey fights five of his greatest enemies all at once. Then the era-defining saga of the Hobgoblin continues with Flash Thompson on the run and an enigmatic figure lurking in the shadows who offers clues to the burning mystery of who really is the Hobgoblin. Next a war for control of New York City’s underworld erupts into the streets. Silver Sable, Daredevil, Black, Cat, Falcon and the Punisher join Spidey to combat the chaos, and the Rose’s identity is revealed. Also featuring an early appearance of X-Factor and the Iron Man of 2020!
Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #279-288 and ANNUAL (1964) #20 and material from MARVEL TALES (1966) #198. 304 PGS.
Rated Ages 9 +