New Releases by Kurt Busiek

The conspirators make their move, but the Champion has a few surprises for them. Note title change.

With the Great Champion away, the city is vulnerable to Goodfoot''s machinations.

MARVELS and ASTRO CITY writer KURT BUSIEK returns to Image Comics with rising-star artist BEN DEWEY for an all-new ONGOING SERIES! Conan meets Game of Thrones meets Kamandi in an original high-fantasy epic for mature readers, as a secret conclave of wizards brings a legendary champion back through time to save the world, with disastrous consequences. The action begins in a spectacular DOUBLE-SIZED FIRST ISSUE!

The terrifying conclusion to the critically acclaimed series from comics legend Kurt Busiek! After a powerful, predatory corporation acquires Dracula as a valuable asset, they soon discover one terrifying truth: no one can own the Son of the Dragon! As the vampire armies of the corporation and Dracula face off against each other, our hero Evan must enter into an unlikely alliance with Marta and her team of vampire hunters. As Dracula and the corporation''s fight reaches a fever pitch, can Evan and Marta work together long enough to rally a rebellion that will be able to withstand the onslaught? It''s bloodsuckers vs. bloodsucker, as Busiek brings an incredibly modern spin to the Dracula mythos with award-winning author Daryl Gregrory (PANDEMONIUM, PLANET OF THE APES) and artists Scott Godlewski (CODEBREAKERS) and Damian Couceiro (NOLA).

Collects Avengers (1998) 24-34, Annual 2000, Thunderbolts #42-44. Earth''s Mightiest Heroes vs. Marvel''s Most Wanted, and more! The crisis of the Eighth Day pits the Avengers against the unstoppable force that is the Juggernaut, while Triathlon''s first day as an Avenger takes the team south of the border and back in time thousands of years! And how does the mystery of Madame Masque match the curse of Count Nefaria?

Collects Thor #14-17, Iron Man #21-22, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #11 & Juggernaut: The Eighth Day. Asgard''s in shambles, Odin''s not who he seems, and Enrakt the Enchanter has been following the thunder god far more closely than suspected! Thor also faces earthly foes in the Absorbing Man, Titania and the unstoppable Juggernaut!

Par les auteurs de “MARVELS” et “FEAR ITSELF” ! Fils d’un géant des médias, Superstar est un héros sous contrat dont la vie est filmée 24h/24. Mais où se situe la frontière entre la téléréalité et le réel ? Ce personnage iconique du petit écran saura-t-il être à la hauteur de ce qu’on attend de lui ? Devenir un super-héros est une longue route et une question de choix...

Finally, a collection gigantic enough for Conan the Cimmerian himself! This truly massive tome collects issues #0 through #50 of Dark Horse''s original Conan series from the definitive early work of Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, and Dave Stewart through the famous collaborations of Timothy Truman, Tomas Giorello, and Jose Villarrubia. Follow the adventures of Robert E. Howard''s barbarian warrior across haunted tundras and through perilous dungeons as he clashes with monsters, wizards, and still darker enemies. Also featuring a foreword by Busiek, an afterword by Truman, and all original cover illustrations, this hefty book is a must-have for any Conan devotee!"

Dave Stevens'' The Rocketeer was an instant hit the moment it hit the spinner rack in the earl 1980s. Stevens'' lush and distinctive artwork and fun, action-driven story was inspired by the adventure pulp novels of the era The Rocketeer was set in. Stevens produced only two Rocketeer graphic novels - collected to much acclaim by IDW - and his life was tragically cut short when he succumbed to Hairy Cell Leukemia. Now, with the full cooperation of the Stevens estate, IDW is pleased to present new interpretations of The Rocketeer by some of today''s finest talents. So, pull up a chair, sit down a while, and discover The Rocketeer all over again!

Continued from SUPERMAN #667! It''s Kryptonian versus magic, in an all-out confrontation between Superman and Arion, beneath the Atlantic. But how does Superman battle a sorcerer? And what does it mean for the fate of the world?

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez usher in a new era for Earth''s Mightiest Heroes! Since the team''s inception, the Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly until justice prevails. But what happens when their oldest foes strike directly at the team? On the eve of a huge Avengers gathering, an attack by the evil enchantress Morgan Le Fay sends these assembled heroes into a strange medieval reality where nothing is as it seems. Held under Le Fay''s thrall, the Avengers have lost all memory of their true identities. Breaking free of Morgan''s spell, Captain America and Hawkeye must fight to free their teammates before the Marvel Universe is altered forever! Plus: The Avengers take on the Squadron Supreme! Collects Avengers (1998) #1-11.

The epic storyline concludes in this volume collecting SUPERMAN #662-664, #667-668 and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13! The Man of Steel defends Metropolis from harm, but now faces a dilemma: are his heroics only making things worse?

The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan! Collects SUPERMAN #654-658.

Writer Kurt Busiek and artist Greg Ruth team up to give you the story of Conan''s early life, from his birth on a Cimmerian battlefield to his coming of age as a warrior in the pivotal Battle of Venarium. Sowing the seeds of the barbarian''s momentous career, this chronicle of Conan''s youthful conquests—both martial and carnal—also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth''s work at its finest. • "[Ruth''s art] is gorgeous to look at, conveying a different but equally lush vision of Cimmeria and the rest of Hyboria."—The Fourth Rail • Collects Conan #8, #15, #23, #32, #45, and #46.

It''s an oversized spectacular blowout action anniversary issue, as Kurt Busiek brings his Superman run to a close with a three-way battle between Superman, Paragon and the forces of Daxam!

Dynamite presents the cross-over no one thought they would ever see - Ashley J. Williams (AKA "Ash") and Dr. Peyton Westloake (AKA "Darkman") in Darkman vs. the Army of Darkness! Featuring the creative team of legendary comics scribe Roger Stern, Kurt Busiek, and artist James Fry along with cover artists George Perez and Army of Darkness fan-favorite Nick Bradshaw, this trade collects - for the first time - the entire four-issue mini-series event! Also includes a complete cover gallery.

Know, O Prince, that in an age undreamed of, shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. Hither came Conan the Cimmerian; black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet . . . Conan: The Hall of the Dead concludes writer Kurt Busiek''s (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) critically acclaimed run, paving the way for new writer Tim Truman (Conan and the Songs of the Dead) and featuring a story by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Daredevil), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (Ultimate Fantastic Four, DC: The New Frontier) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse''s best-selling Conan series with three of the best writers in comics today. * Collects Conan #24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34

No one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel in this collection from iconic writers Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns. As Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel is stronger than ever-especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis with his thirst for power fully intact! Collects SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION COMICS #837-840.

Eisner award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City), Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Daredevil), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (Ultimate Fantastic Four; DC: The New Frontier) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse''s best-selling Conan series with an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard''s greatest Conan tales, "The Tower of the Elephant"! Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he''s undertaken-one that will involve new comrades, sudden death, horrifying creatures, and gruesome unsettling fates for both gods and men. • Busiek and Nord-with a special appearance by legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta (Books of Magic, Lucifer)-chronicle a seminal adventure in Conan''s life. • Collecting Conan #0, #16-17, #19-22. • The hardcover edition is exclusive to Direct Market and will be printed to order.

Tells the story of our hero''s first circle of friends and foes.

The critically acclaimed and award-winning creative team behind the runaway-hit revival are back with a brand new adaptation of one of Conan creator Robert E. Howard''s best-known tales. Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek and artists Cary Nord and Dave Stewart render the glorious suspense of Howard''s beloved "The God in the Bowl" in all its terrifying detail, as well as introducing not only Conan''s most famed adversary, Thoth-amon, but a new female foil to Conan''s exploits—Janissa the Widowmaker, bound by a pact to a witch who has sinister plans for Conan. Collecting issues #7, #9-#14 of the Dark Horse series. * "Writer Kurt Busiek treats him with the dignified respect due as one of the towering figures in fantasy literature ... it feels like historians unearthed a vibrant, bloody tapestry. These are, once again, the days of high adventure."—Entertainment Weekly * "Conan is an action-packed spectacle, a barbarian blockbuster with a brain, and an epic as intelligent as it is visually stunning."—Wizard Magazine

When the internationally famous barbarian hero returned to comics, with an all-new fresh start by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) and dynamic artists Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, and Dave Stewart, the result was instant sell-outs and multiple printings to keep up with the demand. Now Conan''s earliest adventures are collected in a handsome 192-page collection. Catch all the action and savagery as he wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant''s Daughter, and is taken as a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea! This top-selling new series faithfully expands on original author Robert E. Howard''s literary creation. Collecting issues #0-#6 and fourteen pages from issue #7 of the ongoing series. • "Writer Kurt Busiek treats him with the dignified respect due one of the towering figures in fantasy literature ... it feels like historians unearthed a vibrant, bloody tapestry. These are, once again, the days of high adventure."-Entertainment Weekly

Written by Kurt Busiek; Art by Brent Anderson; Cover by Alex Ross The fifth volume in the ASTRO CITY collection includes ASTRO CITY VOL. 2 #21-22, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5 and the ASTRO CITY special, plus the the short story from DC''s SEPTEMBER 11th VOL. 2 and the promotional story done to announce the LOCAL HEROES miniseries! This softcover edition features a new painted cover by Alex Ross!

The Crime Syndicate of Amerika invades Earth and make themselves at home, robbing, pillaging and causing general unrest. Can the JLA put a stop to this or will the CSA cause the JLA to lose their world as well? ''Syndicate Rules'' part 3.

What''s in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY examines the life of a young Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent - the one with super-powers. Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can fly...that he does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from? And what''s hegoing to do about it? SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY collects the critically lauded 4-issue miniseries written by Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS, ASTRO CITY) with art by Stuart Immonen (AVENGERS).

The long-awaited final collection of Avengers issues by the legendary team of writer Kurt Busiek and artist George Perez finds Earth''s Mightiest Heroes on the outs! They''ve shared the same brain patterns -- and loved the same woman. Now, Wonder Man and the Vision go head-to-head!

Marvel''s premiere super hero team, the Avengers, is currently experiencing a creative and sales renaissance unlike anything in Marvel''s long history. To help satisfy the demand for all things Avengers, we''ve decided to collect the first adventures of the current incarnation of the team. Assembled by fan favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Perez, heavy hitters Captain America, Thor and Iron Man are joined by the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Warbird. The squad has also taken on junior trainees Justice and Firestar, former members of the teen super hero team, the New Warriors. Together, this roster of all-stars faces off against the evil might of the alien Kree empire. Then it''s a face-off against the Squadron Supreme, who are under the control of the maniacal Moses Magnum. It''s flashy, colorful super heroics, at its best!

The stories of heroes, villains, and citizens in the fictitious city of Astro city and their adventures.

Up, Up, And Away part 1! It''s One Year Later after the events of INFINITE CRISIS and Superman has been missing from the skies of Metropolis. But as Clark Kent enjoys the time he''s spending with his wife Lois Lane, a new villain comes to town! Continued in ACTION COMICS #837.

The European country of Slorenia is dead. Every man, woman, and child eliminated with the cold precision of a machine. And out of the flaming remnants of this tiny Baltic state comes a message from its murderer: Mankind''s days are numbered because Ultron has returned! He - or it - is one of the Avengers'' oldest, most implacable foes, menacing humanity countless times. But never before has Ultron been this dangerous, this deadly. Now, he stands on the brink of committing global genocide, and rebuilding Earth in his own robotic images. Our only hope is a desperate U.N. strike on Slorenia, led by the Avengers themselves. But will it be in time? Will the strength and courage of Earth''s Mightiest Heroes be enough in the face of such overwhelming evil? For the sake of the world, it will have to be! Plus: When you''re an Avenger, you''re one of Earth''s Mightiest Heroes - the first line of defense against the dangers no conventional foe could halt, the threats no ordinary man could withstand. Threats including Dominex, Lord Templar, Pagan, and the Thunderbolts! Collects Avengers #12-22, #0 and Annual 1999.