Best Selling Books by Andy Lanning

Despite the preparations made by the Legion and Science Police forces, Robotica has successfully invaded Earth in a matter of minutes! To take the planet back, the Legionnaires head for a nearby world with centuries-dormant--but still lethal--warlike capabilities. But what--or whom--they find there is not to be believed! Then again, neither is the leader of Robotica, who finally meets Brainiac 5 face to face!

HIS DEADLIEST WEAKNESS. HIS MIGHTIEST ENEMY. HIS DARKEST HOUR… He’s faster than a bolt of lightning. He can stop a missile with two fingers. He can mold titanium between his molars like gum. But there is one substance that can tear Superman apart from the inside out. And there is one being whose power makes him look like a mere mortal in the clutches of an angry god. The weapon is Kryptonite. The enemy is Darkseid. And unless he can find a way to fight them both, the Man of Steel is doomed! In this incredible collection starring the most iconic superheroes in comics, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight face two of their greatest challenges. “The Search for Kryptonite” sees Superman and Batman scouring the planet to rid the world of Kryptonite, the one weapon that can kill the Last Son of Krypton. And in “Torment,” the two heroes face the fight of their lives against the God of Apokolips and his sadistic disciple Desaad. A trio of TV’s best superhero writers-Michael Green Mike Johnson (HEROES) and Alan Burnett (the BATMAN BEYOND animated series)-joins artists Shane Davis (SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 1 & 2) and DUSTIN NGUYEN (BATMAN: L’IL GOTHAM) in this collection of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #37-49 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #2. It’s the World’s Finest Heroes at their best!

Dragon Frontier is a Wild West fantasy adventure series for 9+ readers, ideal for fans of How To Train Your Dragon and Christopher Paolini''s Eragon. Cowboys, Indians and dragons come together in this rip-roaring adventure where frontier land is even wilder than history suggests . . . The Wild West: where great possibility also brings grave danger Jake Polson and his family are starting a new life on the American Frontier. Twelve-year-old Jake is proud to drive the lead wagon; he''s in charge of the oxen and minding his Ma and little sister. But tragedy strikes and Jake must venture deep into the West in search of a legendary creature to save his family. What he discovers in that vast landscape is wilder than he ever imagined. Out on the frontier, an evil force is waiting . . . ''A rousing, well-executed piece of fiery pulp adventure ****'' SFX ''A cracking fantasy-tinged Wild West yarn . . . hot stuff'' Financial Times About the author: Dan Abnett is a multiple New York Times best-selling novelist. He is the fan-favourite author of over thirty Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 novels, and has sold nearly three million copies in over a dozen languages. He has also written novels for franchises such as Torchwood, Primeval and Doctor Who. When he''s not being a novelist, he writes screenplays and video games, and he has written some of the most famous superhero comics in the world, including Iron Man, Thor and The Guardians of the Galaxy at Marvel, and Superman, Batman, The Legion of Superheroes, and Wonder Woman at DC Comics. Dragon Frontier is his first book for younger readers

The name''s Folly, Robert Folly, and he''s got a job to do when the British embassy in Yemen comes under assault by Webnet. It may be Folly''s mission to keep MI-6 files out of enemy hands, but it''ll take Ninjak to make sure he gets out alive and the mission gets done right!

Nanopolis'' concludes in part 3 by the writing trio of Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Mike Johnson. The Prankster''s ultimate prank comes to fruition when Batman must battle an out-of-control Superman in the Nanoverse!

Dragon Frontier: Burning Moon is the second book in the rip-roaring new Dragon Frontier series - a wild west fantasy adventure series for 9+ readers. Perfect for fans of How To Train Your Dragon and Christopher Paolini''s Eragon. The Wild West: where great possibility also brings grave danger. During the Great Black Dragon''s attack on the wagon train, Jake Polson''s family went missing. Since then he''s been having terrifying dreams, and he''s sure this means they''re still alive. To uncover the truth, Jake needs help. With his own faithful dragon, Match, by his side, Jake must make the dangerous journey far into the Land of the Red Moon. Jake is determined nothing will stop him, but there are darker forces at play than he could ever imagine. Out on the frontier, an evil force is waiting . . . ''A rousing, well-executed piece of fiery pulp adventure ****'' SFX ''A cracking fantasy-tinged Wild West yarn . . . hot stuff'' Financial Times About the author: Dan Abnett is a multiple New York Times best-selling novelist. He is the fan-favourite author of over thirty Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 novels, and has sold nearly three million copies in over a dozen languages. He has also written novels for franchises such as Torchwood, Primeval and Doctor Who. When he''s not being a novelist, he writes screenplays and video games, and he has written some of the most famous superhero comics in the world, including Iron Man, Thor and The Guardians of the Galaxy at Marvel, and Superman, Batman, The Legion of Superheroes, and Wonder Woman at DC Comics. Dragon Frontier is his first series for younger readers. Also available: Dragon Frontier

War shakes the very foundation of the planet in the world of FLASHPOINT. But how did the battle between Amazon and Atlantean begin? Learn the truth of what really brought these two great nations to arms against one another--all starting with the marriage of Arthur and Diana!

It''s adventure on the high seas as Ninjak goes undercover to infiltrate a mobile Webnet spying station disguised as a Norwegian factory ship. Can he maintain cover long enough to execute his plan and cripple Dr. Silk''s worldwide network, or will he be discovered and lost forever in the icy North Sea?

A DC ONE MILLION tie-in, continued from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #1,000,000. Mitch Shelley has arrived on Mars to finally put an end to his millennia-long struggle with the immortal Vandal Savage. Savage is out to recover the last fragment of Kryptonite from the Martian landscape, and only Mitch and his band of future Titans stand in his way!

Ninjak goes digging for answers when a construction crew unearths a series of catacombs beneath the Canterbury Cathedral used by the O.S.S. in Word War II. What possible clues to his fathers past and the mysterious Operation Hope and Glory will this forgotten dungeon reveal?

It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that''s only possible because of The Hypernaturals. They''re a celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force that keeps the peace. That is, until they all mysteriously vanish. Now, as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos, it''s up to a group of retired and long forgotten Hypernaturals -- and their novice recruits -- to save the galaxy from complete destruction. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind ANNIHILATION and THE LEGION, launch an all-new original graphic novel series that takes cosmic super-heroes to a new frontier.

The Annihilation Wave has come! Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, has declared war! Hordes of loyal soldiers swarm from the center of the universe, and only a handful of heroes can resist destruction! As the Xandarian Nova Corps meet its doom, only Richard Rider - the man called Nova - survives. Now the sole custodian of the Worldmind, the Zandarian''s database of knowledge and experience, can he rediscover himself in time to lead the war effort against the Annihilation Wave? Drax the Destroyer returns from exile on Earth to mentor Nova - but wait until you see his dangerous new persona! Guest-starring Quasar, Ronan the Accuser, the Super-Skrull and Thanos! Collecting Drax the Destroyer #1-4, Annihilation Prologue and Annihilation: Nova #1-4.

When an FBI team heads to rural Texas to investigate a series of disappearances, they discover a horrifying town full of monstrous locals. But when they discover Leatherface''s farmhouse, the slaughter begins - and only a vengeful sheriff may be able to stop a banquet of human flesh!

The secrets behind Queen Hippolyta''s death and the start of the world war are revealed. And when Diana finds out about an unholy alliance between her ally and her enemy, how does it affect the war?

The Spectre has come for Satanus, Metropolis''s resident demon. On All Hallows'' Eve, the dead will rise to protect their dark master—and Superman is caught in the middle!

This issue kicks off the landmark 6-part story, "Foundations," that brings Superboy into the Legion! Part 1 begins in Smallville, where a young Clark Kent is confronted by three oddly dressed teens...but by the end, a dead hero will have returned, a young man will have found his destiny and an apocalyptic darkness prophesied in "Dream Crime" will have reared its ugly head!

Wally West is ready to call it quits. After a tumultuous and traumatic few years from DC Universe: Rebirth to Heroes in Crisis to Dark Nights: Death Metal, the former Kid Flash is ready to walk, not run, away from the superhero life-but Barry Allen needs his former partner now more than ever. This volume collects The Flash #763-771 and The Flash 2021 Annual #1.

Pulp Heroes, this year''s DC Annuals event, continues with three tales of hard-boiled undersea suspense. In the first story, a wife comes to Aquaman to help find her missing husband, Aquaman''s old walrus friend Tusky, who they think has been either captured or killed.

Punisher War Journal (1988) #6-7, Wolverine/Punisher: Damaging Evidence #1-3, Punisher War Zone (1992) 19, Wolverine/Punisher: Revelation 1-4, Punisher (2001) 16-17, Wolverine (1988) 186, Wolverine/Punisher (2004) #1-5, Astonishing Tales: Wolverine/Punisher #1-6

Collecting issues from the DC Comics--The New 52 event, acclaimed writing duo Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning return to life the Resurrection Man, exploring all new facets of the character as he searches for answers to his never-ending life. Someone has been following Mitch Shelley the Resurrection Man, tracking his every move. And when he finds out that the Suicide Squad wants his body, things will go from bad to worse. Lines will be drawn and sides will be chosen as the forces of good and evil will battle for the soul of the Resurrection Man. And the one responsible for all of Mitch Shelley''s misfortunes will finally be revealed!

A routine rescue mission turns out to be anything but when Cosmic Boy, Monstress, Apparition, and Brainiac 5.1 encounter Emissary, the herald of the legendary world of Robotica.

Over a three-day period, a rescue attempt is made, the United Planets swears in a new president, the Legion elects a new team leader, and Robotica heads for Earth! Could these be the final days of the 31st Century as we''ll know it?

"When former teammate Jericho invades their headquarters, the Titans are forced into lockdown. With his ability to possesss any one of them, they cannot be sure who among them is under his control. Until they are, no one gets in - and no one gets out. Now there is a traitor in their midst, turning friend against friend, and Titan against Titan. The Titans refuse to give up on one of their own, but has Jericho''s madness driven him beyond redemption? And can they stop him before he tears the team apart?"--P. [4] of cover.

Collects Thor (1966) #180-181, Fantastic Four (1961) #276, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #274, Mephisto Vs. … (1987) #1-4, Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom – Triumph and Torment (1989), Daredevil (1964) #266, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Black Panther (1998) #4-5, New Mutants (2009) #37; material from Silver Surfer (1968) #3, Fantastic Four (1961) #277. The most diabolical entity in the Marvel Universe put its greatest heroes through hell! Join Mephisto - lord of the underworld - as he claims the Silver Surfer’s soul, trades tricks with Loki and Thor, wagers with the Beyonder over Spider-Man and bedevils Daredevil! But what is Mephisto’s plan when he targets the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men and the Avengers? Plus: A cosmic clash with Thanos! A tale of torment uniting Doctors Strange and Doom! An unforgettable encounter with Black Panther! And-a date?!

When war broke out in the world of FLASHPOINT, one of the resistance''s best agents was left behind enemy lines. Now, it''s up to reporter Lois Lane to pick up the pieces and lead European forces against the Amazons!

Webnet agent Wassily Borkov is defecting and intends to auction off his secrets. Now, Ninjak and Neville Alcott will have to go undercover to make certain that British Intelligence wins the bid. But all is not as it seems as the two are lured into the lair the White Wolf!

“Endless Winter” chapter five! In this turning point issue, the Justice League is scattered across the snow-covered globe, trying to stave off the frozen doom, leaving Green Lantern John Stewart to stand alone. At the Hall of Justice, he begins to piece together clues that could help turn the icy tide that threatens to overwhelm them all. But then an unexpected visitor arrives on cue: the Frost King himself! In the past, however, Queen Hippolyta, Swamp Thing, and Viking Prince witness a terrible decision made by Black Adam-one that will haunt them forever.

The world''s most famous superhero has never looked so good, as red-hot new writer Gail Simone (Birds of Prey) teams up with classic, fan-favourite artist John Byrne (Superman: The Man of Steel)! When magnetic-powered supervillain Doctor Polaris arrives in Metropolis - pursued by the terrifyingly powerful Repulse - Superman must use all his strength of body and mind to save him! And when Doctor Psycho turns the people Metropolis'' love for Superman into a deadly obsession, will the world''s greatest hero survive? Ideal for readers new to the Superman series, this is the first step into a bestselling new era for the Man of Steel!

"Our Worlds at War," Part 6. The Young Justice kids find themselves plucked from our time by the Linear Men and "drafted" to the future in order to stop a "renegade consciousness" from going back in time and disrupting the time stream. But this consciousness is desperately trying to stop Imperiex! So whom should the YJ kids help?

“Endless Winter” chapter one! The crossover event of the season begins here! The Justice League encounters an extinction-level global storm brewing at the former site of the Fortress of Solitude. Enter the Frost King, a monster mad with power with an army at his command! What devastating mystery lies in his past? And how does he tied to Queen Hippolyta, Swamp Thing, Viking Prince, and their reluctant ally, Black Adam? Two timelines will reveal further clues and secrets throughout each chapter of this blockbuster tale!

"The cosmic dream team is reunited at last! After the Guardians of the Galaxy disbanded, Rocket Raccoon settled into a quiet life with a steady job in a mailroom. But when a killer clown made of sentient wood attacks him at work, the trigger-fingered and quick-witted hero must journey to Planet X-- home of his old buddy Groot, the giant tree-creature-- in search of answers! Then, Mojo, bloated entertainment mogul of the Mojoverse, battles Rocket Raccoon and Groot-- onstage! It''s a high-stakes campy cosmic free-for-all! Plus: get caught up on the early adventures of Rocket and Groot!"--Page 4 of cover.