New Releases by Gerry Conway

Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Black Canary are summoned by the JLA alert. They manage to defeat the alien and return the life-energies it stole back to the JLA members. Batman agrees to rejoin the team as its leader. Elsewhere, Zatanna is captured by a cult led by the mysterious Adam. A transformed Despero plots revenge on the JLA.

All the tie-in stories to Marv Wolfman and George Perez''s CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS are finally collected in this massive deluxe compendium, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS COMPANION DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics'' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community. This landmark graphic novel is one of the most nuanced, sweeping sagas ever told. Now, all the tie-in stories are finally collected in this massive deluxe compendium CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS COMPANION DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1! This hardcover edition features all the action that spilled over into numerous comic books from Marv Wolfman and George Perez''s unbelievable graphic novel, including tales with the Justice League, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the New Teen Titans, as well as cult classic characters like the Omega Men and Firestorm! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS COMPANION DELUXE EDITION VOL. 1 is a must-have for all collectors and fans of the original CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS series, as well as any completists who have yet to see many of these stories recollected in print! This graphic novel includes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #244, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ANNUAL #3, GREEN LANTERN #194, WONDER WOMAN #327-328, LOSERS SPECIAL #1, INFINITY INC. 318-20, DC COMICS PRESENTS #87-88, OMEGA MEN #31, BLUE DEVIL #17-18, NEW TEEN TITANS #13-14, ALL-STAR SQUADRON #50-51 and FURY OF FIRESTORM #87.

With the aid of their monstrous ally, Mule, the Sisterhood and the Justice League put KassÕandre and her guards to rout, but the two groups part when they disagree over the fate of the Atom. Stealing into the city separately, they get their chances to act when KassÕandre turns against her father and assassinates him. Krystal Kaa and KassÕandre battle to the villainessÕ death, while Mother Moon uses her healing power to free the Atom of both GolthaÕs mind control and his own madness. The new ruler of LÕarra Sha returns the Justice League heroes to Earth, where Ray and Jean Palmer are happily reunited.

Collecting Iron Man (1968) #82-94 and Annual #3-4. Tony Stark is one of the Marvel Universeu0092s most advanced minds and experienced inventors u0097 but those talents are about to be turned against him, shaking him to his core! Looking to exploit Stark Industries tech, the Red Ghost kidnaps Tony. In the melee, Happy Hogan dons the Iron Man armor, but suffers severe injuries u0097 leading to a dangerous procedure that will once again turn him into the monstrous Freak! Meanwhile, NYPD Detective Michael Ou0092Brien begins an investigation aiming to nail Tony for the death of Ou0092Brienu0092s brother, the Guardsman. Add to that the Blood Brothers, the Controller, the Melter, M.O.D.O.K. and a new incarnation of the Molecule Man u0097 Iron Man must defend himself from threats from all corners before he loses everything!

Collecting Marvel Spotlight (1971) #3-4; Werewolf By Night (1972) #1, #3 And #15; Tomb Of Dracula (1972) #18-19; Marvel Chillers #1-2; Avengers (1963) #185-187; Doctor Strange (1974) #59-62, #67 And #81; Thor (1966) #332-333; And Material From Dracula Lives #6; Amazing Spider-Man Annual #22; X-Men Annual (1970) #12; And Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #9-13 And #15. Learn the hidden history of Marvelu0092s most terrifying tome! Penned by the elder god Chthon and containing the blackest of magic, could the Darkhold be responsible for the Werewolf by Nightu0092s curse? Jack Russellu0092s quest for the truth leads him into conflict with Dracula! Modred the Mystic dared to learn the Darkholdu0092s secrets, but he spells trouble for the Avengers when Chthon chooses Scarlet Witch as the vessel for his rebirth! And Doctor Strange attempts to use the Darkhold to destroy all vampires u0097 as Thor battles Dracula!

At sea, Aquaman and Firestorm have a damaging encounter with a hydrofoil piloted by the Jack and Ten of Spades, members of a new version of the Royal Flush Gang. Rescued by fishermen, the two heroes are taken to UCLA Medical Center. When Wonder Woman goes to join them there, she is defeated by the King of Spades. Meanwhile, at the Royal Flush GangÕs headquarters, the Jack discovers that the Ace, who had recruited the other members, is secretly a robot reporting to a superior known only as ÒWild Card.Ó

ÒTHE METAMORPH WAR.Ó Proteus, Man of a Thousand Faces, has used a device called an Òidenti-factorÓ to alter the appearances and memories of five members of the Justice League of America.

ÒPROTEUS SAYS: ALL THINGS MUST CHANGE!Ó Justice League members on individual cases are attacked by the CreeperÕs old enemy Proteus, who causes them to assume the physical appearances of ordinary citizens, losing their memories of their true identities in the process!

ÒTHE SIREN SONG OF THE SATIN SATAN!Ó Introducing the newest member of the Justice League of America: Firestorm!

From the time his first story was published in 1969, Gerry Conway became one of the most prolific and highly regarded comics writers of the era. He wrote for nearly every character being published at the time, and his original creations--including Firestorm, Steel and Vixen--changed comics history forever. Conway''s work had a profound effect on the legacy of Batman, with his creations Killer Croc and Jason Todd becoming mainstays in the legend of the Dark Knight. Illustrated by artists including, Gene Colan, Don Newton, Klaus Janson and José Luis García-López and featuring guest appearances by Superman, Man-Bat, and the whole Bat-Family, these classic tales showcase one of the greatest talents ever to write for the Caped Crusader! Collects Batman #337-346, #348, Detective Comics #505-513, World''s Finest Comics #270.

ÒEARTHÕS FIRST AND LAST SUPER-HERO.Ó Five Justice Leaguers are transported to Earth-Prime against their will, where they meet Ultraa, the first superhero of that Earth.

War is on the horizon as Legion members Wildfire, Dawnstar, Mon-El and Ultra Boy are called to Weber’s World, the 30th century’s diplomatic headquarters, on a mission to protect a peace forum between two rival galactic federations, the United Planets and the Dominators. But before the Dominators can even arrive, danger and suspicion take over the conference. A war between the federations could tear apart the universe, but what can four lone Legionnaires do to prevent it? Meanwhile, as our heroes traverse far-flung planets to prevent intergalactic war, the Legion of Substitute Heroes must rise up to protect the Earth from a deadly Khund invasion! From creators including Paul Levitz, Gerry Conway, Joe Staton, James Sherman and Steve Ditko, this volume features the full Earthwar saga, the return of Mordu, the debut of the League of Super-Assassins and more! Collects Superboy and the Legion Of Super-Heroes #241-258 and DC Comics Presents #13-14.

Collects Captain America (1968) #139-159. Itu0092s a new direction for the red-white-and-blue Avenger! When the cityu0092s police officers begin to disappear, Captain America takes a job as one of New Yorku0092s finest! There are also larger-than-life villains u0097 from the Grey Gargoyle to Hydra to the Red Skull u0097 providing plenty of opportunity for Cap to swing that shield! And speaking of S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Furyu0092s spy shop is here, too u0097 and theyu0092ll be fighting both for and against Cap! Meanwhile, the Falcon has a surprise encounter with two familiar u0097 and anything but friendly u0097 faces that will change Captain Americau0092s life forever. Itu0092s the shock of the year as Cap discovers that while he was frozen in the Arctic, there was a second Captain America and Bucky! Now theyu0092re back u0097 and theyu0092re fighting mad!

Featuring Superman and Batman in ÒGOTHAM CITY Ð GHOST CITY!Ó Plus, Green Arrow in ÒSTAKE OUT EARTH!Ó

Collects Defenders (1972) #42-57 and material from FOOM #19. The Defenders, Marvelu0092s u0093non-teamu0094 with an ever-changing roster, brings together its most famous members (Doctor Strange, the Hulk, the Sub-Mariner) with new comrades (Red Guardian, Moon Knight, Nick Fury) and fan-favorites (Luke Cage, Hellcat, Valkyrie, Nighthawk) u0097 and the result is nothing short of classic! The creative team of Kraft and Giffen jump into the series feet first and spin some of the Defendersu0092 greatest adventures: Doctor Strange, possessed by the Red Rajah, becomes a mystic threat to the entire universe! Scorpio and his Zodiac launch a kidnapping conspiracy involving S.H.I.E.L.D.! Valkyrie struggles to reclaim her life! Also featuring an all-new Emissaries of Evil, the origin of the Red Guardian, Atlantean mega-monsters and the debut of Lunatik!

Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972) #23-30 and Giant-Size Spider-Man #1-3. With his popularity skyrocketing, Spider-Man became comicdomu0092s top seller u0097 and fans wanted more, more, more! MARVEL TEAM-UP provided a second monthly dose of Spidey action with the added bonus of a new heroic guest star every issue. When even that wasnu0092t enough, Marvel launched GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN, featuring double-sized extravaganzas! And lucky you, theyu0092re both being collected here! The action includes adventures with Daredevil, Shang-Chi and the Falcon; horrific tales featuring Dracula and Brother Voodoo; and Spidey vs. the Hulk! And while Spider-Man takes the stage in GIANT-SIZE, the Human Torch teams up with Thor, Iron Man and the X-Men! Itu0092s all brought to you by some of the greatest writers and artists Spidey has ever known!

ÒA HOLE FOR KILLING!Ó Metallo is broken free of his cell on Superman Island by a miniature black hole, which he uses to power his artificial heart and to set a trap for Superman and Batman.

One of the Dark Knight’s oldest enemies, Hugo Strange is the first foe to determine Batman’s true identity: Bruce Wayne, mild-mannered playboy billionaire! In Strange’s first appearance, he was a simple mad scientist turned bank robber, but after being foiled by the Caped Crusader, he dedicated his life to taking revenge on Batman and assuming his identity. Batman Arkham: Hugo Strange collects some of the villain’s greatest stories by classic creators, including Marshall Rogers (Detective Comics), Steve Englehart (Green Lantern), Gerry Conway (Justice League of America), Doug Moench (Batman) and many more! Collects Detective Comics #36, #471, #472 and #942, Batman #356, Batman Annual #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #8-11 and Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #18.

"WEREWOLF MOON!" To save the life of a young girl, Batman must hunt down a man from his past whom he thought dead...Anthony Lupus a werewolf.

"HEAD-HUNT BY A MAD HATTER!" The original Mad Hatter is back and he''s here to destroy one of the greatest thinking minds on Earth, Batman''s!

Collects Avengers (1963) #115-128, Giant-Size (1974) #1, Defenders (1972) #8-11, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Fantastic Four (1961) #150. The Avengers battle the Defenders in comicsu0092 first great crossover battle royale! Itu0092s hero against hero in the sensational summer hit of 1973: Cap vs. Namor! Thor vs. Hulk! Itu0092s the original, and thereu0092s never been another one like it. All this, plus the origin of Mantis; an all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac; the Avengers vs. Thanos and the Cosmic Cube; a Giant-Size adventure alongside Golden Age heroes Miss America and the Whizzer; the wedding of Quicksilver and Crystal; the return of Ultron; and an increasingly tense love triangle between the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Mantis! And as an added bonus feature, rare Avengers pinups, profiles and more from the pages of the u009270s fanzine FOOM!

Black Lightning teams up with the DC Universe’s greatest heroes! Jefferson Pierce has been successfully battling evil with his power over electricity as Black Lightning, and his heroic exploits have caught the attention of the Justice League of America. Now the World’s Greatest Superheroes want Black Lightning to join their ranks, but will he accept their invitation? Collecting for the first time ever all of Black Lighting’s major appearances after the end of his original series, featuring work by creators Dennis O’Neil, Gerry Conway, Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Collects DC COMICS PRESENTS #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #490-491, #494-495, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #173-174 and WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #256-259, #261.

“INVASION OF THE DEATHLESS BRAIN.” An evil alien race merges the brain of George “Gorilla Boss” Dyke with the body of a chlorophyll-sapping monster! Plus, Black Canary in “THE VERTIGO VERSION” and Green Arrow in “NO HOME FOR THE HERO.”

Collects Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #15; Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #1; Fantastic Four (1961) #81-83, 99; Amazing Adventures (1970) #1-10; Avengers (1963) #95 and material from Fantastic Four (1961) #95, 105; Not Brand Echh (1967) #12. From Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas and Neal Adams u0097 the titans of the Marvel Age u0097 come the Inhumans! For the first time, the stories that defined these regal outcasts are brought together in one collection starring Black Bolt, Medusa, Karnak, Gorgon, Crystal and the loveable Lockjaw! Their quest for peace is threatened not just by a world that fears them, but also by Black Boltu0092s own brother, Maximus the Mad, and his evil Inhuman cohorts! Itu0092s a family epic full of intrigue and treachery, told in the mighty Marvel fashion u0097 as only comicsu0092 greatest creative talents could craft it!

Collects Thor (1966) #229-230; Dead of Night #11; Marvel Spotlight (1971) #26; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #18; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #68; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #38-40 material from Strange Tales (1951) #110, 116; Thor (1966) 136; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #1-4; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #31-33. Meet the Fear Lords, Doctor Strange''s most diabolical foes, as they spread terror across the Marvel Universe! The nefarious Nightmare is a villain that will literally haunt your dreams! The Lurking Unknown raises questions for Thor, and the Dweller in Darkness casts his shadow over Hercules and the Thunder God! The maniacal laugh of the Scarecrow spreads terror wherever he goes - including a run-in with the Thing! The demonic D''Spayre plagues Spider-Man and Man-Thing, while Kkallakku and Nox join the party as the Fear Lords come together to raise hell for Daredevil and Doctor Strange!

“THE DEADLY RAMPAGE OF THE LADY FOX!” In New York City, the Vixen steals a van full of furs that belong to entrepreneur Mordecai Mule. Superman, attending a function at Madison Square Garden, learns of the robbery and leaps into action! Plus, “GROW, LITTLE GROWFISH!”

Jack Russell stars in tales to make you howl, as Marvel''s very own Werewolf! Learn how Jack became one of the grooviest ghoulies of the seventies in this classic collection of his earliest adventures! Afflicted with his family''s curse, Jack''s on a search for answers - could they lie in the terrible tome known as the Darkhold? But Jack''s quest is fraught with danger -from mad monks to big game hunters to a traveling freak show! Then there''s the terror of Tatterdemalion, the horror of Hangman and the torment of Taboo! But few encounters can compare with Krogg, the lurker from beyond - except, maybe, a Marvel Team-Up with Spider-Man...and a supernatural showdown with Dracula himself! COLLECTING: MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #2-4, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #1-15, MARVEL TEAMUP (1972) #12, TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #18.

Written by legendary scribes including Len Wein, Bob Haney and Denny O’Neil, the stories included in this volume highlight Jim Aparo as one of the greatest Batman artists of his generation, as well as a profound influence on the generation of creators that followed. As one of the premier Batman artists for over two decades, Jim Aparo has been responsible for some of the Dark Knight’s most memorable and defining moments. This volume showcases some of the earliest exploits of the Caped Crusader that were drawn by the legendary artist! LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: VOL. 3 collects Batman’s infamous exploits from DETECTIVE COMICS #444-446, BATMAN FAMILY #17, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #152, 154-155, 157-162, 168-170, 173-178, 180-182 and THE UNTOLD LEGEND OF THE BATMAN #1-3, along with more classic Jim Aparo covers from DETECTIVE COMICS and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD.

Wonder Woman and Batman team up to fight a French villain named Flashback, who employs a gas that forces its victims to relive incidents in their past. Flashback tries to stop an American company from building an automobile plant in France by killing the French politicians working on the plan.