ALIENS ORIGINAL COMICS SERIES HC #2
(W) Mark Verheiden (A) Denis Beauvais (CA) Denis Beauvais
Long before Alien3 was even a glint in director DAVID FINCHer's eye, Dark Horse Comics was already crafting a terrifying post-Aliens continuity for Ripley, Hicks, and Newt. These are the original stories that took the comics market by storm in a prestige collection of the unabridged and unadulterated series. Collects Aliens: Nightmare Asylum #1-#4 and Aliens: Female War #1-#4.
I AM BANE (REBIRTH)
(W) Tom King (A) DAVID FINCH (CA) DAVID FINCH
The man who has physically tested the Dark Knight like no one before is back to finally break the Bat for good. Can a battered, exhausted Batman fend off one of his greatest foes? Plus, catch up with Catwoman as she and the Dark Knight battle a collection of villains and plan for the future! Collects BATMAN #16-20, 23 and 24.
CARD STOCKVAR ED YOTV THE OFFER
(W) Christopher Priest (A) Fernando Pasarin (CA) DAVID FINCH
In the wake of Slade Wilson's death, a new Deathstroke has vowed to complete his last, unfinished assignment. But the master assassin Shado has plans of her own, looking to step in for the late, great World's Greatest Assassin and usurp his place in villainous hierarchy. Meanwhile, Rose Wilson discovers the identity of the person responsible for her father's death. Can her brother, Jericho, stop her from seeking vengeance? Also in this issue, Slade Wilson's son Jericho accepts Lex Luthor's offer of power-but he's determined to use it as a force for good...so why is Lex smiling?
HULK TP WORLD WAR HULK NEW PTG
(W) Greg Pak (A) John RomitaJr (CA) DAVID FINCH
An epic story of anger unbound! Exiled by a group of Marvel heroes to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered - rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Doctor Strange and Black Bolt - and anyone else who gets in the way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half. Collecting WORLD WAR HULK #1-5.
SAVAGE AVENGERS #3
(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Mike Deodato (CA) DAVID FINCH
Kulan Gath's return is no good for anyone who digs being alive. His trap for the deadliest warriors in the Marvel Universe is sprung, and if humanity is to survive, the Savage Avengers must slay a god. Elektra tries to corral Conan, Voodoo and Logan into an effective fighting force, and the Punisher desperately searches for his disinterred family. Plus: Conan hefts a deadly new Savage Sword!