New Releases by Joe Kelly

Add a little bit of Spidey and a touch of Deadpool, take away the Y chromosomes, blend it all together, and what do you get? Peter Parker and Wade Wilson''s worst nightmare: the murderous, mixed-up miss named Itsy Bitsy! The u0093daughteru0094 of our two heroes is stronger than them, faster than them and has seriously creepy daddy issues - but what crazed mind could have conceived of her in the first place? As the body count rises, Spider-Man and Deadpool must work together to take down Itsy Bitsy - and the person who''s been pulling their strings from the start! But how is a trip to Weirdworld going to help wash that spider out? It''s the most disturbing Spidey/Deadpool story yet, from the wild imaginations of Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #9-10, #13-14 and #17-18.

Lois Lane joins Diana on a trip to the United Nations, to the White House for official business with President Luthor, on a visit with Steve Trevor and Etta Candy, as a guest on a talk show, and more. Before the day is over, Lois finally confronts Diana on her relationship with Superman.

When the pioneering "First Family in Space" takes a catastrophic wrong turn on their maiden voyage, they crash on a dangerous alien planet. Their 21st century know-how is useless against the harsh environment, and survival seems unlikely, until they meet a strange ally...a mysterious orphan boy who''s short on temper but big on survival skills. This heartfelt adventure is the brainchild of Man of Action Entertainment (Big Hero 6, Ben 10) founder JOE KELLY (I KILL GIANTS, FOUR EYES) and lauded British cartoonist ILYA.

Can even guest-star Batman help Superman find the missing Lois? A dying Superman asks for help from the Dark Knight Detective to find his lost love. But even if the World''s Finest team can settle their differences and find her, will it be too late for Lois and Clark?

The finale of the Smallville visit finds the Man of Steel seemingly unable to save a woman''s babies from a fire. Is this tragedy as real as it seems? Plus, Lana tries to comfort Clark as his and Lois'' troubles get worse.

THE TRUE ORIGIN OF THE ANIMATED STAR! After his debut in 1966, Space Ghost was immediately established as a premier hero. His exploits have been on network television and cable ever since, and he remains one of the most recognized adventurers in all of animation. But WHO is Space Ghost? A young policeman joins an elite space force that turns out to be horribly corrupt. When his moral standards don’t permit him to live a lie, our hero attempts to stop the grift…at the cost of his own family-and his soul! Witness the beginnings for the first time anywhere! The entire hit miniseries is collected here, written by JOE KELLY (JLA, SUPERGIRL) with art by ARIEL OLIVETTI (JLA: HAVEN, G.I. COMBAT) and painted covers by ALEX ROSS (THE WORLD’S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES)!

Alone and on an unfamiliar planet, Kara Zor-El just wants to make her father proudÉand all her father asks is that she kill her only living relativeÑSuperman! Feeling that she has completely failed at having a life on Earth, Supergirl returns to her Kryptonian roots, as her fatherÕs spirit reveals to her her true origin and destinyÑto destroy the living magnet attracting evil phantoms to Earth: Kal-El. Does Kara have the power or desire to slay her cousin? Or will she betray her fatherÕs dying wish? And if that weren''t enough, Batgirl wants her dead, newcomer Power Boy wants her affection, someone claiming to be the true Supergirl wants her to quit, and the Legion of Super-Heroes are in town. In SUPERGIRL VOL. 2: BREAKING THE CHAIN, Joe Kelly (JLA, SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS), AlŽ Garza (BATGIRL), Norm Rapmund (THE FLASH) and others tell classic tales of a young womanÕs struggling to find her place in the world. Collects SUPERGIRL #11, #13-22 and a story from DCU INFINITE HOLIDAY SPECIAL!

In Pursuing Perfection, authors Margo Maine and Joe Kelly explore the emotional, social and cultural factors behind the ongoing epidemic of disordered eating and body image despair in adult women at midlife and beyond. Written from a biopsychosocial and feminist perspective, Pursuing Perfection describes the many issues women encounter as they navigate a rapidly changing culture that promotes unhealthy standards for beauty and appearance. This updated and expanded edition (originally published as The Body Myth: Adult Women and the Pressure to Be Perfect) is a unique guide for anyone seeking practical tools and strategies for adult women looking to establish health and body acceptance.

Artist Doug Mahnke rejoins Joe Kelly for Part 1 of ''Trial by Fire.'' Super-villains across the globe are suddenly incapacitated by remorse over the deeds of their heinous pasts, leading the JLA to investigate the cause of this mysterious about-face! But how does the answer connect to the Martian Manhunter?

"HEARTS OF FIRE" Part Three. As Enrico grows more fierce in his training of Four Eyes, Boccioni catches a whiff of Fawkes''s moonlighting, forcing a dangerous betrayal.

He''s your number one, and these are his #1s! (Plus some other weird numbers.) Deadpool''s dazzling debut steals the New Mutants'' spotlight, leading to his very first limited series. Then brace yourself as the degenerate regenerates into nine new titles! The ever-social sociopath gives top billing to his bro Cable, teams up with a demigod and even hangs with his own zombified head before assembling a whole Corps of alternate Deadpools! Plus: Five completist-confounding comics with the exact same name, from the Classic era to the All-New All-Different age! All together now: "Deadpool''s #1! Deadpool''s #1!" Collecting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98, DEADPOOL: THE CIRCLE CHASE #1, DEADPOOL (1994) #1, DEADPOOL (1997) #1, CABLE & DEADPOOL #1, DEADPOOL (2008) #1, DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH #1, DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #899, DEADPOOL CORPS #1, DEADPOOL (2013) #1 and DEADPOOL (2015) #1.

Launching the second arc in the critically-acclaimed story of a boy and his dragon on the hunt for revenge in Depression-era New York City. The training begins.

The "Emperor Joker" storyline crossed through several comics as The Joker obtains the ability to alter reality, becomes Emperor of the Universe, and set the world into a repetitive loop. Every day, he tortures and kills Batman, brings him back to life, and starts over the next day. Superman must face-off against The Joker to save the fate of Batman and the universe. Collects SUPERMAN #160-161, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583, SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #104-105, ACTION COMICS #769-770 and SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1.

Just in time for the blockbuster event of 2016-the Dark Knight takes on the Man of Steel! This collection of their most memorable showdowns is an essential companion piece to BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE.Superman and Batman are usually allies, but when they do have to go toe-to-toe, it’s the ultimate battle of brains versus brawn! Can an ordinary man take down an opponent with the power of a god? Can even superpowers prevail against a tactical genius who is never less than ten steps ahead? From all-star comic talents Frank Miller, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and more, these stories tackle the oldest fan debate in comics: Who would win: Superman or Batman?Collects BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4; BATMAN #612; SUPERMAN/BATMAN #32, #78; JUSTICE LEAGUE #2; BATMAN #35-36.

The return of a legend u0097 and the end of an era! Gene u0093The Deanu0094 Colan draws Daredevil once again as Mister Fear launches his latest campaign of terror! But when Matt comes between his angry ex-love Black Widow and evil mutant Omega Red, heu0092ll feel more than the Widowu0092s bite! What deadly game is the Avenger playing? And DD meets DP when Deadpool comes a-calling, but will Typhoid Mary make it an unholy love triangle? And what does it all mean for Deuce the Devil-Dog? Plus: Flash back to Matt Murdocku0092s college years as he first meets Foggy Nelson! And how u0097 and why u0097 has Matt regained his sight?! Daredevilu0092s first series hurtles to a finish, and itu0092s going to end with a bang! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #365-380 and #1, and DAREDEVIL/DEADPOOL ANNUAL u009297.

In anticipation of the next FOUR EYES arc due in September: Reprinting act one of the epic saga of Enrico, a boy living in an alternate 1930s New York where dragon fighting is the city''s number one underground sport and the cause of his father''s untimely death. Enrico''s literal trial by fire begins here! Collects FOUR EYES #1-4.

The members of the JLA are some of the most powerful beings on the planet. With new members Hope, Major Disaster and Manitou Raven joining heroes like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, there’s nearly no problem the Justice League can’t handle, from civil wars on alien planets to fascist super-teams. But there is one being more powerful than the combined might of the JLA. One being that even Superman is afraid to face...and he’s never had to, because it’s a trusted ally and a member of the Justice League. But no more. Now, the most deadly being on Earth has been unleashed, and no force in the world can stop him. He will bring fire, death and destruction in his wake. And the only champion who could possibly stand a chance doesn’t even remember that he’s a superhero anymore. Man of Action’s Joe Kelly (Ben 10, Generator Rex) teams up with all-star artist Doug Mahnke (GREEN LANTERN) as the Justice League of America faces destruction at the hands of one of their own! Collects JLA #77-93.

With Wonder Woman''s Lasso of Truth severed, the very concept of truth itself has been fractured -- and the heroes of the Justice League must contend with a world capriciously redefined by the dreams and fears of the human race. With the League stretched beyond its capacity, and Wonder Woman''s spirit broken, can even the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes stand and fight? Then, the JLA battles for control of Atlantis the help of some mages... and when only Batman remains, the Dark Knight assembles an unexpected and unfamiliar new Justice League! Collects JLA #61-76.

Collects I KILL GIANTS #1-7 Celebrating the fifth anniversary of a modern classic, this trade paperback edition of the Eisner-nominated, International Manga Award-winning miniseries includes interviews with the creators, design art, covers, and more.

Most men will agree that the arrival of a baby — whether the first or fifth — can be panic inducing. Parenting expert Joe Kelly uses his years as a dad and granddad to help any father-to-be get through the uncertainty and life-changing experiences. Dads-to-be will understand what their partners are going through and what they should (and should not) do to help. Essential content also includes the details of baby''s development within the womb, the financial impact of a new baby, tips on getting the nursery ready, and much more.

When Superman debuted seventy-five years ago, it was not merely the beginning for one character, but for an entire genre. The phrase ''super hero'' had yet to be coined when ACTION COMICS #1 hit newsstands in 1938, but once Superman entered the scene, effortlessly lifting a car above his head on that first iconic cover, the character paved the way for each of the hundreds (if not thousands) of super-powered heroes written since. SUPERMAN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS gathers a range of stories featuring the first and greatest super hero, highlighting the many roles the Man of Steel has played over the decades. In these celebrated stories, Superman is in turns the Herculean champion, the lonely alien survivor, the super-powered Boy Scout and the soul-searching leader. Over the course of seventy-five years, watch as the character grows from a simple strongman to the beloved international symbol he is today! This Volume Collects: (''Superman, Champion of the Oppressed'') / (''War in San Monte'') - ACTION COMICS #1-2 (1938) Writer: Jerry Siegel, Artist: Joe Shuster ''How Superman Would End the War'' - Look Magazine (1940) Writer: Jerry Siegel, Artist: Joe Shuster ''Man or Superman?'' - SUPERMAN #17 (1942) Writer: Jerry Siegel, Penciller: Joe Shuster, Inker: Joe Sikela ''The Origin of Superman'' - SUPERMAN #53 (1948) Writer: Bill Finger, Penciller: Wayne Boring, Inker: Stan Kaye''The Mightiest Team in the World'' - SUPERMAN #76 (1952) Writer: Edmond Hamilton, Penciller: Curt Swan, Inker: John Fishchett i''The Super-Duel in Space'' - ACTION COMICS #242 (1958) Writer: Otto Binder, Artist: Al Plastino ''The Girl From Superman''s Past'' - SUPERMAN #129 (1959) Writer: Bill Finger, Penciller: Wayne Boring, Inker: Stan Kaye''Superman''s Return to Krypton'' - SUPERMAN #141 (1960) Writer: Jerry Siegel, Penciller: Wayne Boring, Inker: Stan Kaye''The Death of Superman'' - SUPERMAN #149 (1961) Writer: Jerry Siegel, Penciller: Curt Swan, Inker: George Klein''Must There Be a Superman?'' - SUPERMAN #247 (1972) Writer: Eliot S. Maggin, Penciler: Curt Swan, Inker: Murphy Anderson ''Rebirth'' - ACTION COMICS #544 (1983) Writer: Marv Wolfman, Artist: Gil Kane''The Living Legends of Superman'' (excerpt) - SUPERMAN #400 (1985) Writer: Elliot S. Maggin, Artist: Frank Miller''For the Man Who Has Everything'' - SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11 (1985) Writer: Alan Moore, Artist: Dave Gibbons''The Name Game'' - SUPERMAN #11 (1987) Writer/Penciller: John Byrne, Inker: Karl Kesel''Doomsday'' - SUPERMAN #75 (1993) Writer/Penciller: Dan Jurgens, Inker: Brett Breeding''What''s So Funny About Truth Justice and the American Way?'' - ACTION COMICS #775 (2001) Writer: Joe Kelly, Pencillers: Doug Mahnke, Lee BermejoInkers: Tom Nguyen, Dexter Vines, Jim Royal, Jose Marzan, Jr., Wade Von Grawbadger, Wayne Faucher''Question of Confidence'' - Mythology: The DC Comics Art of Alex Ross (2003) Writer: Chip Kidd, Artist: Alex Ross ''The Incident'' - ACTION COMICS #900 (2011) Writer: David S. Goyer, Artist: Miguel Sepulveda''The Boy Who Stole Superman''s Cape'' - ACTION COMICS #0 (2012) Writer: Grant Morrison, Artist: Ben Oliver.

Return to Krypton II'' part 4, continued from SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL (1991-2003) #128. It''s all-out war on Krypton, and to make things worse, the planet''s red sun is expanding, threatening to engulf the world. Will Superman witness his homeworld die one more time?

Someone close to Clark Kent is missing. What can Superman do? It''s a different role for Superman, who has to play detective to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Can the Man of Steel convince Byakko and Gunshin that killing is wrong before more lives are lost at the hands of Sakki, a villain who can turn any opponent''s anger into a weapon?

General Zod''s new country is established as a world power, and Superman must free Bizarro from the villain''s clutches.

Extra-sized issue! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they''re about to wreck the Man of Steel''s truth, justice, and American way. And if a lot of innocent bystanders get killed in the process, so be it!

It''s Superman vs. Preus, with the fate of the world in the balance. Plus, find out what Doomsday has been up to as he hunts for the Man of Steel.

Ask any guy who is expecting his first child and he’s likely to tell you the same thing—he’s absolutely thrilled to be a dad for the first time, and he’s also completely terrified. Most new dads don’t know the first thing about dealing with a new baby, and while mommy might be interested in more complex topics that range from breastfeeding to colic, most new daddies just want to know how not to screw it all up. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Being a New Dad is written to be both highly usable and practical, layered with a bit of encouraging wit in between. First-time dads will learn the daddy essentials for caring for a newborn, from what to expect when baby first arrives, and changing those first diapers without a disaster, to the basics of feeding and burping, and getting baby to sleep (so mom and dad can sleep, too), and how to help mommy as she heals and deals with the enormous changes that she''s experiencing both mentally and physically. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Being a New Dad is the perfect guide for any new dad who needs to be armed with a little essential knowledge and a whole lot of encouragement.

Collects Deadpool (1997) #26-33, Baby''s First Deadpool Book and Deadpool Team-Up #1. Deadpool, against the greatest threats in the Marvel Universe: Thanos! Wolverine! Bullseye! T-Ray! Dr. Bong!? Deadpool, in some of the quirkiest adventures ever seen: Sumos! Arabian princesses! Saber-toothed bunnies! Zombies! Introducing Widdle Wade, the tiny Deadpool assassin! All this and Deadpool...married?!?