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(W) Rob Williams (A) Eduard Petrovich (CA) Whilce Portacio

"THE SECRET HISTORY OF TASK FORCE X" part two! Strapped to a rocket, sent into orbit and dumped unceremoniously into a decrepit old satellite floating hundreds of miles above the earth, things have never seemed worse for the Suicide Squad-at least until they're set upon by an incredibly deadly alien monster. Yeah, that's worse. But at the heart of the mysterious space station hides a pair of long-lost DC characters ready to shake Task Force X to its very foundation. RATED T+

(W) Mike W. Barr (A) Philippe Briones (CA) Frazer Irving

"KATANA: REVENGE OF KOBRA" part three! Trapped in the mystic dimension within the Soultaker sword, Katana and her husband, Maseo, fight the forces of the mad swordsmith Muramasa, who has amassed an army to invade the world outside-our world! "SUICIDE SQUAD BLACK" part three! Suicide Squad Black comes face to face with Sebastian Faust, who naturally makes Amanda Waller's supernatural enforcers an offer they can't refuse. Will the Suicide Squad make (another) deal with the devil? RATED T+

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Jorge Jimenez (CA) Jorge Jimenez

"Planet of the Capes" part four! Superboy and Robin were training to become the next Superman and Batman-but they never signed up to be the saviors of the multiverse! Ready or not, the boys have their work cut out for them as the endless alien armies of Yggardis descend upon our young heroes! RATED T

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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Jorge Jimenez (CA) Dustin Nguyen

"Planet of the Capes" part four! Superboy and Robin were training to become the next Superman and Batman-but they never signed up to be the saviors of the multiverse! Ready or not, the boys have their work cut out for them as the endless alien armies of Yggardis descend upon our young heroes! RATED T

(W) Steve Orlando (A) José Luis (CA) José Luis

Supergirl meets the New Super-Man! To help get her amplified powers under control, Supergirl will need to travel to China and train under I-Ching and Kong Kenan for help. But when an international threat hits the city before her training is complete, is Supergirl ready to save the world? RATED T

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(W) Steve Orlando (A) José Luis (CA) Stanley Lau

Supergirl meets the New Super-Man! To help get her amplified powers under control, Supergirl will need to travel to China and train under I-Ching and Kong Kenan for help. But when an international threat hits the city before her training is complete, is Supergirl ready to save the world? RATED T

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Patrick Gleason

"IMPERIUS LEX" part two! As the conflict continues, Superman teams with Lex Luthor to bring peace to a leaderless and warring Apokolips as a new warrior enters the battlefield: Lois Lane, female fury. May Granny Goodness have mercy on all their souls... RATED T

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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Jorge Jimenez

The concluding chapter of "Breaking Point," Deathstroke has come to Metropolis...and he's got his sights set on Superman. Slade Wilson gives the Man of Steel an impossible choice: maintain his ideals and let the love of his life die, or save Lois Lane and become a killer himself. Will Deathstoke push Superman to his breaking point? RATED T

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Patrick Gleason

"IMPERIUS LEX" part three! Steppenwolf, field general of Apokolips, enlists Superman's son Jon into his Canine Cavalry to stop Superman from helping Luthor reclaim the throne once held by Darkseid. RATED T

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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Jorge Jimenez

"IMPERIUS LEX!" Part One It's a game of thrones on Apokolips as the lords of the dreaded world battle each other to claim its rule. Lex Luthor is summoned back to the warring planet, and he will need Superman to help him reclaim a crown he did not ask for. Meanwhile, Lois is confronted by the Female Furies and Jon faces the Children of the Firepits.. RATED T

THE NEW WORLD (REBIRTH)

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Ian Churchill

As Superman's allies gather to address the looming threat of Mr. Oz, another Squad seeks revenge against the Man of Steel-one that includes Eradicator, Cyborg Superman, Metallo, Mongul and Zod! Tying directly into recent events in SUICIDE SQUAD, Zod takes command of the Revenge Squad-but his real motives may have grave consequences for Superman! Collects ACTION COMICS #977-984.

(W) Max Landis (A) Nick Dragotta (CA) Ryan Sook

From screenwriter and Eisner Award-nominee Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), it's the seven-issue miniseries that chronicles Clark Kent's development into the archetypal hero he will eventually become. With the tone of each issue ranging from heartwarming and simple, to frighteningly gritty and violent, to sexy, sun-kissed and funny, SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN is unlike anything you've seen before.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Michael Turner (CA) Michael Turner

  The art of comics legend Michael Turner is seen for the first time in it's original form in the new SUPERMAN/BATMAN: MICHAEL TURNER GALLERY EDITION. This spectacular new book collects the "Supergirl" epic from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8-13. Rounding out the book are numerous covers from IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, THE FLASH and other DC Comics titles that helped establish Michael as an artistic force to be reckoned with. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock to provide the fan and collector with museum quality reproductions obtainable nowhere else. This stunning Gallery Edition collects Michael Turner's work for DC Comics, reproduced directly from his uninked pencil art that was then enhanced and colored by the talented Peter Steigerwald. This format showcases Michael's art with all the subtleties and details that have never been captured in this fashion until now.

(W) Jerry Siegel (A) Joe Shuster (CA) Darwyn Cooke

• The early adventures of Superman are collected in one massive hardcover as he battles social injustice and political corruption, fighting for the common man. Includes the first appearances of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. •  Collecting stories from ACTION COMICS #1-31, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR #1, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940, and SUPERMAN #1-7.

(W) Jerry Siegel (A) John Sikela (CA) J. Bone

In these early stories, Superman visits the Enchanted Mountain and a magician's convention, travels the Danger Highway, meets the King of Color, becomes the laughingstock of Metropolis, and reports on an atomic bomb test for the DAILY PLANET. This volume includes stories from ACTION COMICS #86-105, WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #19-25 and SUPERMAN #34-43.  

BLACK DAWN (REBIRTH)

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Patrick Gleason (CA) Ryan Sook

Something is foul in Hamilton, and Batman and Robin are here to investigate! But Batman mysteriously disappears and one after another they start to go missing. Superman must save them all but can he find his son in time? Or will Superboy turn to the dark side and become Superboy Black? Collects SUPERMAN #20-26.  

(W) Kate Perkins (A) Stephen Segovia (CA) Ken Lashley

"SUPERMAX" part two! It's a clash of incredible power as Superwoman and Supergirl struggle to contain the might of Maxima! But with Maxima's origin revealed, and a startling new villain looming on the horizon, do our heroes actually need to save Maxima...or be saved by her? RATED T

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(W) Kate Perkins (A) Stephen Segovia (CA) Renato Guedes

"SUPERMAX" part two! It's a clash of incredible power as Superwoman and Supergirl struggle to contain the might of Maxima! But with Maxima's origin revealed, and a startling new villain looming on the horizon, do our heroes actually need to save Maxima...or be saved by her? RATED T

REDISCOVERY (REBIRTH)

(W) Phil Jimenez (A) Jackson Herbert (CA) Ken Lashley

The super-family rallies around Superwoman as the reason her powers are killing her is revealed! Then, Superwoman is on the hunt for the man responsible for landing Natasha Irons' father, Crash, in jail-the deadly Skyhook! But Steel is urging caution, and the three heroes are at odds over how much they can trust Crash's motives. The true history of Steel's family tree will be revealed as the group is torn apart. Collects SUPERWOMAN #8-12.

(W) Ben Percy (A) Mirka Andolfo (CA) Dan Mora

"HARD TARGET"! Still recovering from the events of DARK DAYS: METAL, the Teen Titans decide they need a day off...but their plans are soon interrupted when the one and only Green Arrow demands that his younger sister Emiko join the team! Are the Teen Titans about to get a new member? Or will Emiko Queen be Damian's undoing? RATED T

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(W) Ben Percy (A) Mirka Andolfo (CA) Chad Hardin

"HARD TARGET"! Still recovering from the events of DARK DAYS: METAL, the Teen Titans decide they need a day off...but their plans are soon interrupted when the one and only Green Arrow demands that his younger sister Emiko join the team! Are the Teen Titans about to get a new member? Or will Emiko Queen be Damian's undoing? RATED T

(W) Heather Nuhfer (A) Erich Owen (CA) Dario Brizuela

Things get "Twisted" when the Titans borrow a game Starfire brought from home. Who knew they'd merge into one giant pizza-eating, self-destructive bundle of nerves? Then, the team has to recruit new members to live up to a mistake on their license-will they be able to make it "Ten the Hard Way"? RATED E

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Brett Booth (CA) Brett Booth

"Death Race"! After suffering a major cardiac episode due to his weakened heart, Wally West is dead...or is he? In a race against time and death itself, Wally reaches out to another speedster for help: Kid Flash! Can the two of them jump start Wally's heart...or is there about to be one less Wally West? RATED T

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(W) Dan Abnett (A) Brett Booth (CA) Dan Mora

"Death Race"! After suffering a major cardiac episode due to his weakened heart, Wally West is dead...or is he? In a race against time and death itself, Wally reaches out to another speedster for help: Kid Flash! Can the two of them jump start Wally's heart...or is there about to be one less Wally West? RATED T

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Brett Booth (CA) Ivan Reis

When Deathstroke discovers that Wally West's return holds the key to bringing his son back from the dead, he'll stop at nothing to do just that. Standing in his way? Both the Teen Titans and the Titans! But will the Titans and the Teen Titans be fast enough to stop him from changing the world as we know it? Collects TITANS #11, TEEN TITANS #8, DEATHSTROKE #19-20 and TEEN TITANS: THE LAZARUS CONTRACT SPECIAL #1.