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TRINITY #49-52

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Mike Norton & Ande Parks, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens and Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher
Covers by Jim Lee & Scott Williams and Mark Bagley & John Dell

The final showdown. The world hasn't just been changed, it's been destroyed. Can the Trinity still save the day? Not if Morgaine le Fey and Krona have anything to say about it. Answers, revelations and more come fast and furious in the mother of all action finales! Guest-starring just about everyone and featuring a final cover by TRINITY interior artist Mark Bagley!
Issue #49 on sale May 6; issue #50 on sale May 13; issue #51 on sale May 20;

issue #52 on sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

SOLOMON GRUNDY #3

Written by Scott Kolins
Art and cover by Scott Kolins

Married on a Wednesday! Guest-starring Poison Ivy! This is a match not made in heaven. Writer/artist Scott Kolins (FINAL CRISIS: ROGUES REVENGE, THE FLASH) brings you the next horrific chapter of Solomon Grundy and Cyrus Gold! Each harrowing piece of Cyrus' evil past will set the stage for the stunning conclusion!

On sale May 6 • 3 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE #1

Written by Joe Casey
Art by ChrisCross
Cover by Stanley “Artgerm” Lau

            Japan’s Super Young Team wants nothing more than to be seen as heroes in the eyes of their adoring public. Unfortunately, their adventures during FINAL CRISIS have gone unnoticed, and they’ve been reduced to performing at public appearances and on various TV shows literally dancing for their livelihood. But the appearance of a new American teammate and a deadly threat complicates the motives of the team as they try and find what truly makes somebody not just a hero, but a sensational hero. Discover the path to greatness in this exciting 6-issue miniseries!

On sale May 20 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: ESCAPE #1

Written by Ivan Brandon
Art by Marco Rudi
Cover by Scott Hampton

            In this all-new 6-issue miniseries, Nemesis awakens to find himself held captive by the Global Peace Agency inside the walls of the mysterious Electric City. His fellow prisoners are all members of the superhuman intelligence community, and they’re subjected to systematic torture in an attempt to siphon the secrets of the DC Universe heroes in an effort to destroy them. As Nemesis works to escape, he finds few people he can truly trust. But nothing could prepare him for the hideous truth behind his situation!

On sale May 13 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: INK #1

Written by Eric Wallace
Art by Fabrizio Fiorentino
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze

            In the wake of FINAL CRISIS, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, the rewards from his new lifestyle are a welcome change from the rest of what his existence has been, but soon the pressure to stay above temptation and evil start to wear him down. Matters are quickly complicated when he wakes up in the middle of the night to find his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos that seem to have a life of their own. In this 6-issue miniseries from newcomer writer Eric Wallace (TV’s Eureka) and artist Fabrizio Fiorentino, the Tattooed Man finds himself in the middle of a life and death struggle with his own powers and the master plan they seem to have for him – whether he likes it or not!

On sale May 27 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: RUN! #1

Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Freddie E. Williams II
Cover by Kako

The Human Flame is a dead man. Literally just waking up after the events of FINAL CRISIS, he realizes all the heroes in the DC Universe target him as the lowlife who taped the murder of the Martian Manhunter with his cell phone. On top of that, all the villains in the world want to kill him for selling them out to Libra. He's powerless and penniless, and his only chance for survival is to run! This 6-issue miniseries examines the underbelly of the DCU and what happens when the wrong choices catch up with you. Nothing can prepare you for this chase.

On sale May 6 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

ASTRO CITY DARK AGE BOOK 3 #1

Written by Kurt Busiek
Art by Brent Anderson
Cover by Alex Ross

            Astro City's longest and most ambitious epic enters a new era and a new jumping-on point. It's the early 1980s – a time of darkness and danger, the era of the Point Man, the Omega Rangers and others. And for Charles and Royal Williams, it's a time for revenge as their pursuit of the man who killed their parents takes Royal deep into the bowels of the PYRAMID organization while Charles reaches heights he never imagined. Will it be morning in America – or will the long night continue? Also featuring the First Family, the debut of Cleopatra and more!

On sale May 6 • 1 of 4, 32 pg, FC, $3.99

THE AUTHORITY #10

Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage
Art by Brandon Badeaux and Shawn Moll
Cover by Simon Coleby

When the world ended, the Authority and the rest of the population were caught unprepared and suffered the consequences. Find out what happened in those crucial moments following the destruction of Earth and how it affected the Authority...as well as Rendlesham!
Also, the conclusion of the Team Seven backup!

On sale May 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

EX MACHINA #42

Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Cover by Tony Harris

            “Ring Out the Old” part 2! As a journalist's investigation into Mayor Hundred's past heats up, a supernatural event connected to the Great Machine's origin threatens all of New York City.

On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FRINGE #5
Written by Mike Johnson and others
Art by Tom Mandrake

            William Bell and Walter Bishop’s bizarre experiments continue  in this series that takes a look into the past of some of the major players in the FOX television show!

On sale May 27 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

GEARS OF WAR #8

Written by Joshua Ortega
Art by Federico Dallocchio
Cover by Shane Pierce

            A popular element in the Xbox 360 smash Gears of War 2 are the collectibles describing the tragic end of Sgt. Jonathan Harper. A nine-year veteran Gear, he was captured by the Locust during the assault on the Hollow. Eventually managing to escape, he was able to help a family reach the surface before succumbing to his wounds. The full story of this heroic, selfless soldier is finally told!

On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

KILLAPALOOZA #1

Written by Adam Beechen
Art and cover by Trevor Hairsine

            The Clap are the biggest band in the world–headlining massive stadium tours, selling millions of records, and hobnobbing with the rich and fabulous. And in their spare time, they also happen to be the most sought-after meta-human assassination unit on the black market! Using their status as rock icons as a cover, they’ve perpetrated some of the more elaborate murders in modern memory! But a financial crunch has the group signing on for one last “gig” both as The Clap and as assassins. But they aren’t the only band – or assassin – on the bill!
KILLAPALOOZA is a high-octane, outrageous adventure by writer Adam Beechen (ROBIN) and artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis) that will leave the reader guessing until the very end!

On sale May 20 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #5

Written by Jeff Parker
Art and cover by Tom Fowler

From all over North America, thousands make the pilgrimage to a hot, rocky desert to express themselves in every way imaginable for a week. They gather (somewhat naked) around a towering wooden man who will burn a hole in reality and make a human into a god. Inside that sacrificial effigy are the imprisoned souls known as Mysterius the Great and Delfi the Assistant.
And they have to go to the bathroom.

On sale May 20 • 5 of 6  • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

PROTOTYPE #2

Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Darick Robertson & Matt Jacobs

Exploding from the highly anticipated game comes the hyperkinetic world of PROTOTYPE! New York homicide detectives continue to track a serial killer but soon discover all is not as it seems. Their investigation takes them into uncharted territory, and tensions flare as the detectives come up against a black ops unit with a mysterious agenda of its own!

On sale May 6 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

RESISTANCE #6

Written by Mike Costa
Art by Ramón Pérez & C.P. Smith
Cover by C.P. Smith

The series based on the best-selling PlayStation 3 game franchise concludes! With his unit decimated, Capelli has undertaken a suicide mission in an attempt to thwart the Chimera assault. But even if his crazy plan works, is it enough to stall the invasion? Does America have a chance in the coming war?

On sale May 27 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

RESIDENT EVIL #3

Written by Ricardo Sanchez
Art and cover by Kevin Sharpe & Jim Clark

            Veteran gaming industry writer Ricardo Sanchez and artist Kevin Sharpe bring the bio-weapons of the terrifying world of Capcom’s best-selling game Resident Evil to the boiling jungles of South America. Follow two agents as they unravel the connections between the destruction of a Space Station, a telepathic G-Virus discovered in Grezbekistan, and the shadowy munitions firm known as Geisel Industries. Empty villages, flesh-eating zombie children, and a trip to a reclusive CEO’s fortified compound bring them closer to the truth. But none of the terrors they’ve encountered so far could have prepared them for what happens next!

On sale May 13 •  3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MATURE READERS

STARCRAFT #1

Written by Keith Giffen & Simon Furman
Art and cover by Federico Dallocchio
Variant cover by Shawn Moll & Doug Mahnke

From the bestselling Blizzard computer game comes the most explosive sci-fi action comic ever created! Join the WarPigs, a disbanded team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!
Join creators Keith Giffen, Simon Furman and Federico Dallocchio for WildStorm's explosive foray into the world of STARCRAFT  with this new ongoing series!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Federico Dallocchio), retailers may order one copy of the variant (with a cover by Shawn Moll & Doug Mahnke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

STORMING PARADISE #5

Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Butch Guice and Rick Burchett
Cover by Butch Guice

As American forces move further inland, the resistance grows more and more fierce. Far from the chaos of the front, a secret is uncovered that may turn the tide against the U.S. as the Third Reich strikes a final, surprising blow from the grave.
This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

RESOLICIT • On sale May 13 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

STORMWATCH PHD #21

Written by Ian Edginton
Art and cover by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini

Battered and hunted, Stormwatch is doing everything it can to save those that survived the recent cataclysm. When confronted with the knowledge that humanity could become extinct, Jackson makes a decision that may sacrifice one of his own – and may make him guilty of genocide! In this issue, humanity is pushed to the brink. . . and beyond.

On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

WILDCATS #11

Written by Christos Gage
Art by Neil Googe and Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Cover by Neil Googe

            The Wildcats' visit to the Hawaiian islands takes a turn for the worse when they learn a dark secret that Majestic wanted kept hidden, and he’ll kill to protect it!  To make matters worse, when the 'Cats are away, the Daemonites decide to play as Defile and his army launch an all-out assault on the HALO building, which is full of helpless survivors.
Also, it’s the start of a backup story explaining why Deathblow isn't dead, featuring the incredible art of Chris Sprouse (NUMBER OF THE BEAST, TOM STRONG)!

On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #19

Written by Walter and Louise Simonson
Art by Mike Bowden & Walden Wong
Cover by Pete Woods

            King Varian Wrynn and his son Prince Anduin finally return to Stormwind and celebrate the defeat of Onyxia. Meanwhile, Garona is interrogated by Jaina and Aegwynn, but at what cost?

On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99

AIR #9

Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker

            A chance encounter in Schiphol Airport reminds Blythe of the power of longing. But as she prepares to surrender the Device to Zayn, darker forces mass against her. To safely deliver the most important artifact in human history, she must choose between her old life and the destiny unfolding before her...

On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

BANG! TANGO #4

Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Adrian Sibar & Rodney Ramos     Cover by Howard Chaykin

Ex-hitman turned Tango dancer Vincente’s life becomes a whirlwind of violence and sexual tension as he’s set upon on all sides by people who want a piece of him. Drugged, confused and run ragged, he realizes that neither the crime dens of New York nor the dance halls of San Francisco can shelter him from the fast approaching moment of truth.

On sale May 6 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #84

Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins  & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Joao Ruas

            Disgusted with recent events in his own book, Jack Horner quits his own series, returns to FABLES in a big way and tries to pick up his on-again off-again romance with Rose Red while she's at her most vulnerable. But Jack Horner isn't the only wandering Jack who shows up at the Farm. In the meantime, Kevin Thorn is still safely ensconced in his writing retreat and about to start over on the universe, which would mean writing everything that currently exists out of existence!

On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #34

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham
Art by Russ Braun & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Brian Bolland

“The Great Fables Crossover” part 5 of 9! Bigby Wolf, Snow White, Gary and Mr. Revise are hot on the trail of Kevin Thorn and determined to stop him before he can write the universe out of existence. But Bigby has problems. He's not a Big Bad Wolf anymore. Nor is he a man. So, what's happening? Is his long-dormant changeling nature asserting itself?

On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE LITERALS #2

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges
Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy         Cover by Mark Buckingham

“The Great Fables Crossover” part 6 of 9! Even with his two Fable muses pressed into service, Kevin Thorn is having trouble getting started on his next grand opus. He seems to be suffering from a bad case of, "What's that malady that affects writers and keeps them from getting their work done?" Meanwhile, the Page Sisters go to guns a-blazin' against the Genres.

On sale May 27 • 2 of 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #255

By Peter Milligan
Goran Sudzuka & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Lee Bermejo 

Dreams of what could be and the nightmares of what is clash in John Constantine’s mind as he slips in and out of fevered consciousness while past and present collide. A journey through the darkness of his heart discovers fear, regret and the most terrible emotion of all – love.

On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #13

Written by Matthew Sturges, Bill Willingham and Chris Roberson
Art by Neal Adams, Ralph Reese, Sergio Aragonesand Eric Powell
Cover by Esao Andrews
Variant cover by Neal Adams

            For its landmark 13th issue, HOUSE OF MYSTERY presents a special anthology featuring four separate stories written by Matthew Sturges, Bill Willingham and novelist Chris Roberson. This issue features the unique visuals of four artists including Neal Adams, Ralph Reese and Sergio Aragones, as well as a painted tale by Eric Powell (The Goon). Each story pays homage to that unluckiest of numbers.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Esao Andrews), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Neal Adams). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale May 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

MADAME XANADU #11

By Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta

            Master illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta jumps onboard for a 5-issue story with the seductive sorceress he first brought to life 30 years ago. Kaluta joins series scribe Matt Wagner to weave a mystery that jumps between the Spanish Inquisition and 1940s New York City. Long-buried secrets come back to life as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making. Featuring colors by Eisner Award-winner Dave Stewart.

On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

NORTHLANDERS #17

Written by Brian Wood
Art by Vasilis Lolos  Cover by Massimo Carnevale

"The Viking Art of Single Combat" continues. On a snowy coastline of Norway, two Vikings face off in single combat. Seconds slow to minutes. Minutes slow to hours. Then, slower still, until the fight takes on a greater meaning. Viking warfare is deconstructed and dissected in this bitter and lonely brawl to the death with visually stunning art from Vasilis Lolos (Last Call).

On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED #29

Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R.M. Guera
Cover by Jock

Just when you thought Dash Bad Horse was already pushed as far over the edge as he could be, along comes the dramatic conclusion to "High Lonesome" to push him a little farther. The Crazy Horse Casino is being robbed, and a drugged-out Dash is forced to help in order to protect his greatest secret. But it's not just his secret that's on the line here – his life, his sanity and perhaps his very soul face dire consequences.

On sale May 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #2

Written by Grant Morrison
Art and cover by Cameron Stewart

            On the run with his mysterious counterparts known as Peaguy, Treeguy and Threeguy to escape the omnipresent Mickey Eye, Seaguy must thrust himself into his new life as El Macho the Bulldresser – a new kind of matador who entertains the crowds by dressing stampeding bulls in women's clothing! Just how far will the Eye go to prevent Seaguy from learning the terrible secret behind his cartoonish world ?

On sale May 6 • 2 of 3 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MATURE READERS

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #8

Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Cover by Dave Johnson

A pan-African, black power militant group has made the Unknown Soldier an offer: To be part of a brutally violent and unethical deception in an effort to bring more attention to the troubles of Africa. It's a plan where innocents die. A plan he could never imagine himself being a part of. A plan that could just possibly work…

On sale May 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE UNWRITTEN #1

Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross
Cover by Yuko Shimizu

            Everyone's read the Tommy Taylor books, the popular series of novels turned pop culture phenomenon about a boy wizard’s adventures. And everyone knows about Tom Taylor, the boy the novels were based on, whose life was so overshadowed by his Dad’s fictional epic that Tom’s become a lame Z-level celebrity at best and a human viral marketing tool at worst.
But what if the resemblance goes even deeper? What if Tom is the boy-wizard of the books made flesh? And if that sounds crazy, why is it bringing him into the crosshairs of an ancient faction that has never been named in any book or text?
To discover the truth about himself, Tom must search through all the places in history where fiction and reality have intersected. And in the process, he’ll learn more about that unwritten cabal and the plot they’re at the center of –– a plot that spans all of literature from the first clay tablets to the gothic castles where Frankenstein was conceived to the self-adjusting stories of the internet.
A conspiracy mystery a la The Da Vinci Code, THE UNWRITTEN is the eagerly anticipated reunion of Mike Carey (X-Men, HELLBLAZER) and Peter Gross (FABLES, Chosen) – the team behind the multiple Eisner-nominated LUCIFER. Acclaimed artist Yuko Shimizu (SANDMAN: DREAM HUNTERS) joins the duo on covers, and the series kicks off with a 4-issue opening storyarc with the extra-sized 40-page debut promo-priced at only $1.00!

On sale May 13 • 40 pg, FC, $1 US • MATURE READERS

 

YOUNG LIARS #15

Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by David Lapham

Despite Annie X's attempts to stop him, Danny's obsession grows, and Loreli's life is in extreme danger. But are Annie's actions noble – or far more sinister? And in a town where everything goes your way, is there ever a breaking point? As events spiral out of control, Danny stumbles upon the ultimate secret; one that changes everything not only for himself and Sadie, but for the entire world. In this issue, David Lapham reveals just enough of the bigger picture to keep you awake for many nights to come.

On sale May 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

TRINITY VOL. 1 TP

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley, Scott McDaniel, Mike Norton, Tom Derenick, Art Thibert, Andy Owens, Jerry Ordway and Wayne Faucher
Cover by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert

            DC’s hit weekly series arrives in its first collected edition from writers Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY, JLA, Marvels) and Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, ROBIN) and a legion of artists including the sensational Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man)! Features TRINITY #1-17 as a devastating cosmic force targets Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Featuring stunning covers by Carlos Pacheco, Andy Kubert and Jim Lee & Scott Williams, this is the first of three volumes collecting the series.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 416 pg, FC, $29.99

FINAL CRISIS COMPANION TP

Written by Grant Morrison, Peter J. Tomasi, Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann and Len Wein
Art by Doug Mahnke, Ryan Sook and others
Cover by J.G. Jones
As the FINAL CRISIS rages on, some of DC’s biggest heroes battle evil in this collection of important supporting issues! Featuring FINAL CRISIS #1: director’s cut, FINAL CRISIS: REQUIEM #1, FINAL CRISIS: RESIST #1 and FINAL CRISIS: SECRET FILES #1!

Advance-solicited; on sale June 10 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99

OCEAN NEW EDITION TP

Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Cover by Michael Golden

            Warren Ellis’s galaxy-spanning tale of mystery and murder is back in a new edition collecting the entire 6-issue miniseries!
U.N. Weapons inspector Nathan Kane must untangle a web of mystery on Jupiter’s moon Europa to learn what sort of beings lie under an icy dome. But he’s about to encounter resistance of the violent kind from the staff manning Earth’s outpost — and he’ll like what happens when the long-slumbering aliens begin to awaken even less.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 3 • 168 pages, $19.99

RED NEW EDITION TP

Written by Warren Ellis
Art and cover by Cully Hamner

            Warren Ellis’s fast-paced tale of intrigue and revenge is back in a new edition collecting the 3-issue miniseries under a new cover by Cully Hamner that also includes the script to issue #1 and never-before-seen developmental art by Hamner!
As a C.I.A. operative, Paul Moses’s unique talent for killing took him around the world, from one hotspot to another, carrying out the deadly orders of his superiors. And when he retired, he wanted to put his bloody past behind him. But when a new administration takes over the White House, the powers that be decide that Moses knows too much, forcing him back into the game against the agency that trained him.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 10 • 128 pages, $14.99

SLEEPER SEASON ONE TP

Written by Ed Brubaker
Art and cover by Sean Phillips

            "SLEEPER could hold its own against any noir, from any medium...Brubaker is without a doubt the best crime fiction writer in comics today. "    - Ain't It Cool News.com

            From the award-winning Criminal team of writer Ed Brubaker and artist Ed Brubaker comes SLEEPER, the story of Holden Carver and the secret criminal organization he must infiltrate, now back in a new edition collecting SLEEPER SEASON 1 #1-12. With his contact at the agency in a coma, Carver must live one day at a time in a deadly game of cat and mouse he plays with its leader, Tao.

Advance-solicited; on sale June 17 • 288 pages, $24.99 US MATURE READERS

THE ABSOLUTE DEATH HC

Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Mark Buckingham, Chris Bachalo, Jeffrey Jones, Dave McKean and Mark Pennington
Cover by Dave McKean
“The landmark comic-book series that actually made Death seem . . . cool.”
— ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on THE SANDMAN

            From the pages of Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN comes the young, pale, perky, fan-favorite character Death in a new Absolute Edition collecting her solo adventures! Featuring the miniseries DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1-3 in which Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year old homeless woman find her missing heart. Also included is the DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE 3-issue miniseries featuring the story of a rising star in the music world wrestling with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into Death’s imminent realm. And enjoy a plethora of extras including the DEATH TALKS ABOUT LIFE AIDS pamphlet, stories from VERTIGO: WINTER’S EDGE #2 and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, the short story “The Wheel” from the 9-11 tribute book, SANDMAN #8 and #20 and extras from the DEATH GALLERY one-shot along with an intro from Amanda Palmer, the lead singer of the hit musical group The Dresden Dolls! It’s all combined right here for the first time in one volume. This Absolute Edition slipcased hardcover is also the perfect companion for THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN and ideal for fans of Gaiman’s sprawling, intimate comics work!

Advance-solicited; on sale October 28 • 8.25” x 12.5”, 360 pg, FC, $99.00

HOUSE OF MYSTERY VOL. 2: love stories for dead people TP

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham
Art by Luca Rossi, Tony Akins, David Petersen, Henry Flint, Bernie Wrightson and Kyle Baker
Cover by Esao Andrews

Unlock the doors to the HOUSE OF MYSTERY, the new ongoing series that reinvents the classic DC Comics concept. This second volume collects issues #6-10 and continues shedding a light on exactly why five strangers have found themselves trapped in a supernatural bar where extraordinary patrons pass the time telling astonishing stories. And if you think the bar is an odd place, wait until you see what happens in the basement of the House of Mystery! Featuring art by acclaimed creators such as David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Bernie Wrightson (SWAMP THING), Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN) and more, find out what the heavy buzz behind this new series is all about!

On sale June 3 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US
MATURE READERS

THE NOBODY HC

Written by Jeff Lemire
Art and cover by Jeff Lemire

“Lemire handles the stuff of a Willa Cather novel with equal poetry . . . He renders emotion and temperment in a cartoon face with breathtaking, masterful economy.”
— Booklist on The Essex County Trilogy

            The tiny, isolated fishing village of Large Mouth never saw much excitement — until the arrival of the stranger, that is. Wrapped from head to toe in bandages and wearing weird goggles, he quietly took up residence in the sleepy town’s motel. Driven by curiosity, the townfolk quickly learn the tragic story of his past, and of the terrible accident that left him horribly disfigured. Eventually, the town embraces the stranger as one of their own — but do his bandages hide more than just scars?
Inspired by H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man, THE NOBODY explores themes of identity, fear and paranoia in a small community from up-and-coming alternative comics creator and Xeric Award-winner Jeff Lemire (The Essex County Trilogy) in a special two-color story that’ll have you guessing until the very end.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 29 • 6.75” x 10.25”, 144 pg, 2-color, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS

YOUNG LIARS VOL. 2: MAESTRO TP

Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by David Lapham

David Lapham’s breakneck series continues in this second collection featuring YOUNG LIARS #7-12! Sadie’s friend Danny tracks down the one person in the world who may be able to help restore her sanity and he's called upon to make either the most noble gesture or the biggest mistake of his life.

On sale June 10 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS