Most Popular Books by GAIL SIMONE

Gail Simone (Batgirl, Red Sonja) and rising star Sergio Davila (Legenderry) team to bring you this epic tale, featuring the most amazing, most beloved, and fiercest pulp heroines of all time! All the great Women of Dynamite are united against an unbeatable horror, and this historic issue features, for the first time ever, characters from the worlds of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard as Dejah Thoris and Red Sonja clash!

Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark) has called upon some of today''s finest creative talents - including Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Joe R. Lansdale, Devin Grayson, Stephen R. Bissette, and many more - to celebrate Vampirella''s 45th Anniversary by crafting an anthology of twisted tales, bizarre bedtime stories, and fearsome fables in the tradition of the original Warren magazines, each featuring everyone''s favorite sexy, kick-ass vampire-turned-monster hunter. While exploring the Transylvanian castle she''s recently inherited, Vampirella discovers a strange old book of "Feary Tales" that seems oddly familiar. Upon opening it, she is sucked inside its pages and lands in a weird alternate reality, where she is compelled by a disembodied voice calling itself ''The Storyteller'' to live out each of the ''feary tales'' if she ever hopes to return to reality.

"Originally published in single magazine form as Batgirl 20-26, Batman: the dark knight 23.1."--Title page verso.

Written by Gail Simone and Tony Bedard Art by James Raiz, Paulo Sequeira and others Cover by Stephane Roux The "One Year Later" story continues in this collection featuring BIRDS OF PREY #96-103! The Birds have a run-in with Black Alice, encounter the Dark Knight, and have a shake-up in their ranks in this action-packed collection! Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 - 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US

"Twilight City may be home to the Minor Threats, but they''re not the only down-on-their-luck super villains and heroes struggling to find their way. Comic book legends Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men, Secret Six) and Gene Ha (Wonder Woman Historia: the Amazons, Top 10) come together to get under the shell of The Alternates'' loveable loser, Crab Louie in MINOR THREATS: WELCOME TO TWILIGHT. Louie has been a superhero, a crustacean god, a dad and a support group sponsor. Now he''s stuck in the worst section of the worst comic con in the worst neighborhood in the city during a terrorist attack, and they STILL got his lunch order wrong! Can Louie save the hostages AND make back his table fees in this thrilling adventure of weirdos? • Four issue series.

Season One of CLEAN ROOM finishes with a literal big bang as the walls of reality come crashing down! Everything Astrid Mueller has tried to build is on fire, and she is nowhere to be seen, as the true monsters are revealed at last. A mind-bending climax to this acclaimed seriesÕ first epic tale!

Collects Deadpool (1997) #65-69, Agent X #1-6. When Deadpool crosses paths with the Black Swan, the telepathic villain infects Wade with a virus that eats away at his mind. Can Deadpool overcome his degenerating thought processes and continue his merc work? No, probably not. Plus, Deadpool is hired to steal the Rhino''s horn and protect Dazzler, and gathers new allies Sandi Brandenberg, Ratbag, Outlaw and the Taskmaster. But when a showdown with the Black Swan goes wrong, who - if anyone - will survive?

Created by Zeus himself, the Olympian is charged with spreading the message of peace and unity throughout the world--by any means necessary! Plus, a surprising revelation about the true origin of Genocide, the creature that beat Wonder Woman!

One of the great mysteries of the event that destroyed Americas greatest city and turned its greatest heroes into savage hunters of humanity has been Where are the supervillains?� Where did they go, and what have they been up to? This issue, we find out where all the bad guys went before the good guys made them obsolete! The intense horror/hero story continues as the tension escalates! Gail Simone and J. Calafiore put their demented imaginations to the test in this gritty new reality!

A VILLAINS UNITED tie-in! The Society comes to Metropolis to offer the city protection, but the Man of Steel doesn''t take too kindly to a society of super-villains staking claim to his city!

Gail Simone, the acclaimed writer of Red Sonja and Birds of Prey, spearheads an epic celebration of iconic female characters with Swords of Sorrow! A genre-spanning, sprawling crossover drawing together Dynamite Entertainment''s beloved heroines, Swords of Sorrow features contributions from an all-star line-up of female writers, including Mairghread Scott, Nancy A. Collins, G. Willow Wilson, Erica Schultz, Leah Moore, Marguerite Bennett, Emma Beeby, and Mikki Kendall. A mysterious woman known only as The Traveller journeys across time and space, bestowing ebony blades to female adventurers like Red Sonja, Dejah Thoris, Vampirella, Jungle Girl, Kato, Lady Zorro, Jennifer Blood, Miss Fury, and many more. Her mission? To prepare a last line of defense against the Prince of All Universes, a lovelorn despot with the power to shatter realities. United by the Swords of Sorrow, these spirited women must face not only the Prince''s legion of Shard Men, but such agents of chaos as Mistress Hel, Purgatori, and Chastity! Featuring the artistic talent of Sergio Dávila, Dave Acosta, Mirka Andolfo, Noah Salonga, Francesco Manna, Crizam Zamora, Rod Rodolfo, and Ronilson Freire, plus a complete cover gallery and an all-new Gail Simone introduction!

''Rise of The Olympian" part 4 of 8! The Gods begin their all-out assault on war across the globe! And Wonder Woman''s life is changed in the aftermath of Genocide''s savage beating.

In the aftermath of ÒHell Above, Heaven Below,Ó we go back to the beginning to learn how Astrid was first affected after her hospitalizationÉthrough the eyes of one who cannot see what she sees: her would-be assassin and brother, Peter Mueller.

During the landmark events of ''Sensei and Student,'' the Birds of Prey were forced to put their personal lives on hold. Watch as they try to pick up the lives they''ve neglected, including a long-awaited date for the Huntress!

Red Sonja''s new soul-searing epic, the FORGIVING OF MONSTERS, continues, as a brutal and repulsive parasite has infected the She-devil, right as she is on the trail of the last survivor of the marauders who murdered her village! This is Sonja as you have never seen her before, don''t miss it! Gail Simone''s epic story ends with issue #18, so prepare for the culmination of her epic run!

Original SUICIDE SQUAD writer John Ostrander and Gail Simone resurrect the Suicide Squad as they take on BLACKEST NIGHT and the Secret Six! The Fiddler has risen from the dead, and he''s targeting Deadshot and anyone who stands in his way. But someone else has targeted Deadshot‹the Suicide Squad! Everything is about to hit the Wall (Amanda Waller, that is)‹and this Wall hits back!

There''s no length the Movement won''t go to if it means rescuing one of their own from a cult that has deep roots in Burden''s hometown.

Oracle tracks down Misfit''s parents—but only after a knock-down, drag-out fight with Spy Smasher for control of the Birds of Prey!

After being paralyzed by the Joker, former Batgirl Barbara Gordon became Oracle and formed a crime-fighting team with other female heroes including the martial artist with a devastating sonic scream, Black Canary, the vigilante known as the Huntress and the mysterious Lady Blackhawk! In this collection, the team is shaken up as members depart and new teammates are added to the roster. Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? Collects BIRDS OF PREY #96-103.

Once upon a time, the Queen of Fables unleashed Kryptonian nightmares on the people of Metropolis and she would not stop until Superman was hers. Will the Man of Steel live happily ever after...or not at all?

Gemeinsam mit dem geheimnisvollen Michael Morbius kämpfen Domino und ihre Söldnerinnen gegen unheilige Mächte aus finsteren Tiefen. Außerdem trifft die vom Glück verfolgte Mutantin auf den außerirdischen Gladiator Longshot, dessen Fähigkeiten ihren scheinbar sehr ähnlich sind.

Before they became best-selling creators, writer Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN) and artist Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) first rose to prominence with their run on BIRDS OF PREYÑstarting right here! Hit the ground running with this sexy, high-octane adventure starring Black Canary and Oracle!

Gail Simone continues her acclaimed run on WONDER WOMAN with this collection! Gail Simone and fan-favorite artist Nicola Scott reunite for this explosive tale featuring the stunning return of a star-spanning threat from Diana''s past! Meanwhile, five mysterious young men with a dark and terrible secret have arrived on Paradise Island with one mission: To kill Wonder Woman! Guest-starring the Green Lantern Corps.

The final showdown with Eson Duul looms ahead for Tarzan and Red Sonja. Their worlds and their people are at stake and it will take everything they have to stop a man who only wants to destroy everything he can!

Goodbye Deadpool, hello Agent X! When Deadpool crosses paths with the Black Swan, the telepathic villain infects Wade with a virus that eats away at his mind. As his thought processes degenerate, Wade plays bodyguard to Dazzler and gets help from new friends Sandi Brandenberg, Ratbag, Outlaw and Taskmaster! But when a showdown with the Black Swan goes wrong, who - if anyone - will survive? In the aftermath, Agent X steals the spotlight! He''s an amnesiac blank slate with healing powers, uncanny fighting skills and a burning desire to be a mercenary. Is he a deeply damaged Deadpool? And if not, who or what is he? The answers await his colleagues in the merc group Agency X - and one way or another, Deadpool isn''t done yet! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #65-69 and AGENT X #1-15.

Spinning directly out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Meet the new Secret Six: Catman, Deadshot, Chesire, Ragdoll, Scandal and Parademon! United by the mysterious Mockingbird, these six unlikely allies stand together against not only the heroes of the DC Universe, but the other villains as well!

The landmark 750th issue of Wonder Woman is collected in a new Deluxe Edition! Longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices unite to give Diana, Princess of Themyscira, the anniversary volume she deserves. In the lead story, Wonder Woman''s epic "Year of the Villain" battle comes to a close, leading the way to new challenges ahead. Plus, this gem tells tales from Diana''s past, present, and future by some of the greatest storytellers in the business-including Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, and Kami Garcia, and legendary creators returning to the character, such as Gail Simone and Greg Rucka! Includes variant covers and more!

Continuing the "Sacrifice" storyline from SUPERMAN #219. Concerned for Superman''s mental state, the JLA confronts the Man of Steel to help him remember the previous day''s events. However, instead of fighting Brainac, the Last Son faces off against Darkseid! Continues in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642.

In this tale tying into ''Gothtopia,'' what kind of sick world pairs up Batgirl and the woman who tried to kill Jim Gordon? Knightfall returns!

What''s the worst nightmare the Birds of Prey could face? A teenaged girl with the ability to call on the full powers of any magic-based character in the DCU! Her name is Black Alice, and in her angsty hands, the godlike powers she commands are deadly!

The terror multiplies as Astrid and Chloe face an unfathomable betrayal, and the ultimate force of unknowable darkness steps from our nightmares into public awareness!

The penultimate issue of Red Sonja''s epic quest to recover the six greatest artisans in the entire world leads her to single-handedly fight a kingdom to rescue a single Astronomer from execution for heresy! The acclaimed hit run from Gail Simone and Walter Geovani continues!

Everyone knows Bizarro No. 1 is the opposite of Superman. He’s not the bestor the brightest, which makes him very happy and laughing all the time! NowBizarro’s world is gone, and he blames Superman. What will mixing Bizarro withSuperman’s weakness to magic conjure up? Writer Jason Aaron (Absolute Superman,The Avengers) and artist John Timms (Absolute Power, Superman: Son of Kal-El) havebrewed up an intense tale of grief and vengeance.

From the acclaimed creative team of Gail Simone and Walter Geovanni, the final chapter in the epic "Forgiving of Monsters" saga finds the She-Devil with a Sword besieged from every side. A parasitic infestation, an intensely personal grudge, an imperiled Astronomer, and an entire kingdom on the verge of homicidal fury have all led to a showdown so bloody and explosive, it surely lives up to -- or even exceeds -- the Red Sonja series'' reputation of swords-and-sorcery excellence!

It''s time for a change in the Birds'' outfit—and the writing is on the computer screen that at least one member of the team will be moving on. With issue #100 just around the corner, now seems the perfect time for a reality check.

A young woman devastated by the violent loss of her husband finds comfort in Astrid MuellerÕs teachings, only to face the woman herself in the most nightmarish reaches of the Clean Room!

Things go COSMICALLY wrong as Superman ?nds himself the champion in a galactic battle between TWO alien empires! The entire EARTH is held hostage as Superman ?ghts to save CONTINENTS from utter destruction! Loads of guest stars, but as you haven’t seen them in a VERY LONG TIME! All this and LOTS MORE in part two of SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! Plus, Lois Lane, Editor-in-Chief, sidelines reporter Clark Kent. Will their marriage survive tough love?