Best Selling Books by Fabian Nicieza

Back in Action'' part 1! Superman is back, but is it really him? As Earth faces a powerful new menace, Superman contends with heroes wary that he might not be who he says he is. Guest-starring the Teen Titans, Nightwing and Firestorm!

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA, BRYAN Q. MILLER, MIKE BARR, ADAM BEECHEN, DEREK FRIDOLFS and MARC ANDREYKO Art by CLIFF RICHARDS, RAMON BACHS, PERE PEREZ, PETER NGUYEN and others Cover by SHANE DAVIS With Bruce Wayne missing, Gotham City''s criminals and crime-fighters kept the action alive in his absence! Now that he''s made the long trip back to the land of the living, Batman reunites with those closest to him. Featuring his greatest allies and enemies, friends, foes and loved ones, these eight tales connect Bruce Wayne''s past to Batman''s exciting future! This new hardcover collects the eight BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME specials: BATMAN & ROBIN #1, RED ROBIN #1, BATGIRL #1, OUTSIDERS #1, CATWOMAN #1, ORACLE #1, COMMISSIONER GORDON #1 and RA''S AL GHUL #1. On sale JULY 13- 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Now in deluxe hardcover for the first time ever, the most powerful super-team in comics history is reunited in JUSTICE LEAGUE: A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTMARE, a prologue to Grant Morrison’s legendary JLA series. Something is wrong. The world’s heroes—Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman and Martian Manhunter—are gone, and in their place, their alter egos live peaceful, happy lives. Meanwhile, millions of everyday people are “sparking,” transforming into super-powered beings whose unleashed abilities are wreaking havoc on law and order and causing panic across the globe. In a world lost in a nightmare, Earth’s greatest champions must awaken to remember their true identities, reclaim their powers and discover that together they are, now and forever— From acclaimed writer MARK WAID—the Eisner Award-winning author of seminal works including KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT and celebrated runs on Daredevil and The FLASH—comes this classic Justice League tale that serves as a precursor to one of the greatest comics runs of all time! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE: A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTMARE #1-3.

Rabble Rousers part deux! Katherine Desmond makes her move to take control of the Troublemakers. Jane must make a fateful decision between her mom or her dad. Parker goes to summer school. And Christine goes to the beach with a boy! Whew, lots of cool stuff!

Collecting Domino (2018) #7-10 and Annual #1. Domino has a dangerous new mission! Pale skin, black hair, skintight bodysuit u0097 no, weu0092re not still describing Domino here comes Morbius, the Living Vampire! But who is preying on whom? Dominou0092s luck seems to have a mind of its own sometimes, whether her intentions are noble or not. So perhaps a very special guest could give her a refresher course on luck-based powers? And maybe join her on a little trip to the Mojoverse? We know, itu0092s a real long shot. Plus: At last, the origin of Dominou0092s posse, Outlaw and Diamondback! The first appearance of the strange group known as the RejeX! And will Domino rekindle her brief romance with Colossus?

After the shattering conclusion of issue #1, are the FREE AGENTS still FREE-or back on active duty? Plus, the appearance of a second deadly remnant from their interdimensional war forces the team into conflict-with BOTOKK, the superhuman curator for the mysterious collector known - THE VAULT! Plus PLUS: A couple of cameos thatÕll build to bigger things. Is that...RADIANT BLACK? And whoÕs the other guy?

In JLA: CREATED EQUAL #1, a deadly virus cuts through the worldÕs male population, leaving only two men alive in a world of women: Superman, whose Kryptonian physiology has rendered him immune, and Lex Luthor, who has kept himself safe in an isolation suit. But this is no adolescent fantasy. As the female superheroes of the planet unite to keep things together and face the immense task of rebuilding the world, it isnÕt long before the biggest issue rises up: What about the future of humankind? The only hope may rest with Lois Lane, pregnant with SupermanÕs child. Luthor announces that the baby will survive...but only if Superman leaves the Earth before his son is born! LuthorÕs science seems unassailable, but what of his motives? What sinister plans does he have for the son of his most hated foe? The answers are not fully revealed until CREATED EQUALÕs shocking conclusion, when the Man of Steel returns to Earth after more than a decade of exile. Finding his son leading a revolt against the worldÕs leaders on Wonder WomanÕs Paradise Island, which side will Superman take? That of his former allies or that of the son heÕs never known?

Why hasn''t Parker''s body been given a proper burial? Why is he being kept in a Top Secret portion of ZEUS: Control? Zach and Jane try to find out the truth about ""The Chrysalis Chamber""! Meanwhile, XL continues to investigate the powers of a mysterious patient at a Texas INQUEST facility (a prelude to the HARBINGER Event).

The ''Back in Action'' finale is the cosmic wrap-up for Superman and his allies as they battle an alien invader who''s like nothing they''ve fought before!

END OF STORY ARCFINAL ASSAULT on THE VAULT! Barrage sends the Agents on a multi-pronged mission against Verena DeVault to secure her trove of alien tech and artifacts.But if they succeed, what then? What does Barrage plan to do with all that power? The answer could mean the end of the Free Agents!

In The Savage Sword of Conan #9… CONAN & VALERIA: THE SUNLESS ISLE A swashbuckling search for a mystic relic and the mythic forces said to guard it, from writer/artist Patch Zircher. KULL: THE INVISIBLE ASSASSIN A story of Red Slayers and rumors of regicide in the Thurian Age, from writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen. Plus, pin-ups from Valerio Giangiordano and Geof Isherwood.

With Civil War tearing the Marvel Universe apart, only one man can sew it back together: Deadpool!? Well, who else would make the perfect mercenary hero-hunter? In an effort to do his part, Deadpool crosses paths with the Great Lakes Avengers, and slices and dices his way to Daredevil, the Man Without Fear! Plus: What happens when the Merc with a Mouth faces the Sightless Scarlet Sentry? And where does Cable stand in all this? Where he always does: pretending he''s above the fray. Then why is he having a secret meeting with Captain America? Collects Cable & Deadpool #30-36.

In this fun and racy adventure taken from early on in Barbara Gordon''s career of crimefighting, Batgirl and Catwoman keep coming to blows over a notebook stolen from Commissioner Gordon

An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth, and Superman''s on the list. When tossed in with heroes and villains alike, it''ll be up to the Man of Steel to lead the charge against their interstellar jailers! ''Back in Action'' part 2.

Final Issue! Gotham City has found a new hero and his name is Robin--but with a battle for Batman''s cowl looming, is Tim Drake ready to become something more? Plus, an ''Origins and Omens'' backup!

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! Superboy and Kingdom Come Superman face off over Metropolis - but can these two find a way to work together and save both their worlds?

The team is finally reunited in the wake of ''Death of the Family''-but something is very wrong with Red Robin!

THE RETURN OF SUPERSTAR! The trail of the stolen Breach-tech leads the FREE AGENTS to Los AngelesÉand they smack into a confrontation with the celebrity hero SUPERSTAR, who isnÕt wild about extra-dimensional aliens busting stuff up on his turf. And hey, is that RADIANT BLACK sniffing around the AGENTS, too? WhatÕsÊthatÊall about? Also shipping this month: A new edition of SUPERSTAR: AS SEEN ON TV , the graphic novel by the FREE AGENTS Õ own KURT BUSIEK and (literal) superstar artist STUART IMMONEN !

Collects Cable & Deadpool #36-42. Deadpool has decided to face the skeletons in his closet, dive deep into that dark void he calls a soul and rattle things up a bit. First order of business: Taskmaster. Second order of business: a knock-down drag-out BRAWL! Plus: The aftermath of the X-Men''s battle against the Hecatomb has cost Cable a huge chunk of his island paradise.

Written by Tony Daniel and Fabian Nicieza Art by Tony Daniel, Guillem March, ChrisCross, Jamie McKelvie, Alex Konat and Mark McKenna Cover by Tony Daniel Collecting the hit Batman miniseries by Tony Daniel and more! Following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city''s heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham''s desperate citizens: Where is Batman? Don''t miss this hardcover featuring BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1-3, GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? #1 and GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1! Advance-solicited; on sale November 18 - 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman no more! The heroic Trinity has met their fates at the hands of their villainous counterparts in the Troika. Now, Earth trembles helplessly in the hands of the villainous group while Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman''s accomplishments are being forgotten!

With Tim Drake targeted for assassination, will Red Robin have to eliminate his secret identity? Or is it all part of an elaborate ruse to draw out the lethal Egyptian assassin known as Scarab and get reporter Vicki Vale off his trail? "The Hit List" part 3.

The Free Agents battle their most dangerous foes: their leader and their own past. An angry Barrage subjects the Agents to a mental ÒrebootingÓ process that digs deep into who they are and how they became Breakpoint 10. Will they emerge as obedient soldiers again? Or as themselves?

""Simple Lessons"" - This special issue is co-written by Ken Flatt, winner of the TROUBLEMAKERS writing contest! Jacinda Monroe is the bomb! She runs New Brunswick High with a hip-hop flair, a basketball jones and no interest in schoolwork. Christine Helvin is a spaz. She runs from girls with a hip-hop flair. And she''s a brain the size of Rhode Island. So what happens when two girls from the opposite ends of the high school social food chain get together for tutoring? A heartfelt story where both come to terms with what each of them can and cannot do. And a few patented Troublemaker twists in there as well.

Trapped in PSYCHE-STIM! Their minds dominated by theirÊleader, Barrage, the Agents fight backÑonly to learn shattering secrets from his past. But will the revelations help them break freeÑor permanently subjugate them to his iron will?

Since Kara Zor-El of Krypton came to Earth, she has been confused by its people and customs. In her role as Supergirl, she’s found it hard to adapt to her new home and still struggles with the loss of her family and home planet. The world views her as a lesser version of the Man of Steel-her cousin, mentor and only living family member. What will it take for the most powerful girl on Earth to prove herself? That’s what the Kryptonian teen wants to find out. Her quest will take her from her own past on doomed Krypton to the distant future of the Legion of Super-Heroes. And on Earth, she vows to save a little boy from the cancer that is killing him. Superman and Wonder Woman believe that Kara’s obsessions are dangerous and want her to stop. Will she be able to save Earth and its people…or will she fail after trying too hard to show the world that she is worthy of her title? Critically acclaimed author Kelley Puckett (BATGIRL) with artists Drew Johnson (WONDER WOMAN) and Ron Randall (OUTSIDERS) test the Girl of Steel’s mettle in these classic Supergirl stories. Collects SUPERGIRL #23-33.

The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman-and will they ever return? Don''t miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time!

""Accidents Will Happen"" - How hard could it be to run an errand? When the person fetching the groceries is Calamity Jane, you don''t want to know! One chaotic event leads to another, and pretty soon, the fate of the planet hinges on a blue poodle and a can of Lemon Pledge. Don''t ask...just read it and find out!

Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman no more! The heroic Trinity have met their fates at the hands of their villainous counterparts in the Troika. Now the earth trembles helplessly in the hands of the villainous group while Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman''s accomplishments are being forgotten!

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #289-296, X-Men (1991) #10-16, X-Factor (1986) #84-86 and X-Force (1991) #16-18. Mutantkind marked for X-cution! Life is as volatile as ever for the X-Men as Storm and Forge''s romance reaches a dramatic turning point, and the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide! Meanwhile, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X''s past are revealed! But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped - and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier - the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war...with each other! Witness epic battles around the globe and on the moon as Mister Sinister''s subtle plan of vengeance on Apocalypse unfolds. And prepare for major revelations about the true identities of Cable and his twisted doppelganger, Stryfe! Featuring blood, angst, sacrifice and great big guns as Marvel''s mutant families dance to the villains'' twisted tune!