(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) Ron Randall (CA) Alex Ross
This collection spotlights three generations of Jack-in-the-Box as the second Jack-in-the-Box's son must decide whether to follow in the family footsteps. Then, when the Hanged Man needs a lawyer, it's a look back in at Marta Dobrescu and her life in Astro City's occult enclave. Plus, the villain known as Mister Manta disappeared many years ago, marooned on an island with only his gadgets for company. Will an off-course cruise ship be his return ticket to the mainland? And finally, a tale of murder, mystery...and a cat. Collects ASTRO CITY #35-36, #39-40 and #42 and #44.
(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) John Paul Leon (CA) John Paul Leon
Bruce Wainwright is not the man he believed himself to be. He never was. But when you've unleashed horror on the world...what can you do about it? Is Bruce human after all? Or has he become more than a man? It's the unmissable finale of one of the best-reviewed miniseries of the year, sure to go down as a modern Batman classic!
CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION TP DARKSOME HILLS
(W) KURT BUSIEK (A) Cary Nord (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
The legend returns! Conan the Barbarian stars in epic tales by comics veteran KURT BUSIEK - including classics adapted from the works of original author Robert E. Howard! Whether he's warring with the violent Vanir or meeting a Frost Giant's daughter, Conan's savage sword is always close at hand and ready for battle! The story of "The God in the Bowl" is presented in all its terrifying detail - introducing Conan's notorious adversary, Thoth-Amon! But who is Janissa the Widowmaker, and what role will she play in the Cimmerian warrior's life? Beware the Horror on Uskuth Hill - and the Thing in the Temple! And when two Nemedians walk into a bar, it's no joking matter. Prepare for swords and sorcery of the highest order with the greatest barbarian of them all! Collecting CONAN: THE LEGEND #0 and CONAN (2004) #1-19. Rated T+