New Releases by Louise Simonson

Chris Claremont, the man who made Marvel''s mutants an industry unto themselves, takes the X-Men to hell and back - and damnation couldn''t look any better than with legends Marc Silvestri and Walter Simonson behind the art boards! The "Inferno" saga brings together the many threads Mister Sinister has been weaving, the machinations of the demon N''astirh, and the lives of X-Men past and present. In one of Marvel''s most devastatingly personal epics, the startling secret of Madelyne Pryor is revealed - and the X-Men and X-Factor will face each other for the first time! This newly restored edition also features the return of the alien Brood, the introduction of Genosha and a Savage Land adventure drawn by Arthur Adams! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #232-243, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #12 and X-FACTOR (1986) #37-39.

Collects Jean Grey (2023) #1-4. Legendary writer Louise Simonson returns to put Jean Grey in the spotlight! After the tumultuous Hellfire Gala, Jean''s life is in pieces. Mutantkind is in dire straits - but there''s nothing that this founding X-Man can do until she saves herself first! That means looking into her past - for the moment when it all went wrong - in a desperate attempt to protect herself and all of Krakoa''s future. But what if the past isn''t quite as she remembers it? Jean Grey is not where she is meant to be - and neither is the rest of mutantkind. Her love story with Cyclops is one of the greatest in Marvel''s long history - but their hearts are about to be broken, along with their minds! Brace yourself for a story full of fan-favorite moments, heartrending revelations and pulse-pounding devastation!

Superman returns! After the tragic events of more than 30 years ago, when Superman met his end at the hands of Doomsday, Metropolis mourned the loss of their greatest hero and soon turned their attention to the search for his successor. Four Supermen rose to the challenge: Superboy, Steel, Eradicator, and Cyborg Superman. Each with their own strengths and weaknesses, they fought in honor of the original Man of Steel. Little did they know, his return was just around the corner! To celebrate the Reign of the Supermen and Return of Superman, DC has brought back the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman’s death. It all begins with new Daily Planet editor-in-chief Lois Lane discovering Perry White’s journals from the time and the secrets he kept as he searched for who could be the next Superman. What could this discovery mean for our present? Find out in this special that’s sure to be a classic in the future!

Spinning out of the pages of “Reign of the Supermen,” witness the rise of John Henry Irons from humble engineer to soaring superhero in this 30-year retrospective collecting tales from The Adventures of Superman #500; Superman: The Man of Steel #22, #100, #122; Steel (vol. 1) #1, #34; JLA #17; Justice League Unlimited #35; Steel (vol. 2) #1; Suicide Squad #24; Action Comics #4; Convergence: Superman: Man of Steel #1-2; and The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special #1.

Follow Batman as he investigates a bombing with the GCPD—as Batman is investing one lead in the business owner, another unrelated bombing happens. The bomber is destroying for the sake of destruction…this is the introduction of the Destroyer! Batman will have to face off against more than just the Destroyer though! In this collection featuring appearances from the Joker, Two Face, and more—Gotham’s need for Batman is far from over! Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 7 collects adventures from Batman #474, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27, Detective Comics #634-638, Detective Comics #641, Detective Comics #643, and Detective Comics Annual #4.

THE EPIC EVENT THAT SHOCKED A NATION AND CHANGED SUPERMAN FOREVER! Doomsday. A creature with single-minded purpose of death and destruction. He has landed on Earth, laying waste to anything--and anyone--who dares stand in his way. The Justice League makes a valiant, but ultimately desperate, attempt to stop the unknown juggernaut. When the beast nears Metropolis, Superman answers the call to stop him. And then the unthinkable happens. The Man of Steel...is dead. Join DAN JURGENS (SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK), JERRY ORDWAY (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), LOUISE SIMONSON (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL), and ROGER STERN (ACTION COMICS) as they bring you the seminal moment in the history of the DC Universe and the world itself. Collects ACTION COMICS #683-684, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #496-498, SUPERMAN #73-75, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17-19, and NEWSTIME: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SUPERMAN.

30 years ago, the unthinkable happened. The Man of Steel died. After sacrificing himself to stop the unstoppable global threat, Doomsday, Metropolis and the rest of the DC Universe mourned the loss of their greatest hero. To mark this monumental moment in comics, DC has reunited the complete creative team behind the original event for four brand-new stories. Led by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding, the special kicks off with a new Superman story and villain…DOOMBREAKER! Followed by a series of short stories revisiting some of Superman’s greatest allies and exclusive pinups done by some of comics’ greatest artistic talent including LEE WEEKS, GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, and WALTER SIMONSON.

Sein Vater hat ihn rausgeworfen. Er ist mächtig angefressen. Und jeder, der ihm in die Quere kommt, wird es bitter bereuen. Klingt, als muss sich jemand die Hörner abstoßen. Aber dieser junge Mann schwingt einen Hammer und gebietet über Blitz, Sturm und Donner. Der mächtige Thor im Kampf gegen Mr. Hyde, gewaltige Roboter, Frostriesen, Liebeswirren und das Erwachsenwerden!

The marriage of Clark Kent and Lois Lane was a special event nearly 60 years in the making! Now, a quarter century later, we look back and celebrate that historic moment in Superman & Lois Lane: The 25th Wedding Anniversary Deluxe Edition! This collects the landmark Superman: The Wedding Album, along with other relationship highlights, including the lead-up to the altar (Superman #118) and the honeymoon (Adventures of Superman #541, Action Comics #728, Superman: The Man of Steel #63), with new extras!

In these tales that tie in to the upcoming Warner Bros. movie Wonder Woman 1984, when a failed burglary attempt causes a hostage situation at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Diana Prince is forced to leave her teenage tour group behind so that Wonder Woman can save the day! But will Wonder Woman be able to bring 10 gunmen to justice and get back to her tour group in time? And in a second story, it’s the eighties, and greed is good-as long as you already have it all! Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor hunt down the reckless mastermind who makes the ultimate power move by stealing Diana’s golden lasso!

Collects Fantastic Four (1998) #16-32, Annual 1999-2000. Marvel’s First Family faces deadly new threats as they adventure across time and space! First, the Fantastic Four encounter Hala’s mightiest: the Kree Avengers! But who are the four familiar faces that lurk in the Negative Zone’s Shadow City — and what will happen when they clash with Lockdown and Rosetta Stone? But the biggest danger of all comes from the FF’s most fearsome foe as Doctor Doom returns from Counter-Earth! He didn’t come alone, and their cataclysmic clash will leave Mister Fantastic in a dangerous and unexpected situation. But why is the Invisible Woman announcing her marriage to Doom?! Plus: Annihilus seeks revenge, the Ruined target Paris, the Frightful Four return, Namor the Sub-Mariner makes his play, the Shadow Hunters strike and the truth about Valeria is revealed!

Collects Sensational Spider-Man: Self-Improvement (2019) #1, Amazing Spider-Man: Going Big (2019) #1, Power Pack: Grow Up (2019) #1. In honor of Marvel''s 80th anniversary, legendary creators return to the webbed world of the Amazing Spider-Man! Decades ago, before the symbiote suit, fan Randy Schueller submitted an idea about Spider-Man donning a black costume. The story was never printed - but now, at long last, Spider-Man legends Peter David and Rick Leonardi have brought it into the light! Then iconic comic book creator Erik Larsen returns to the book he revolutionized in the 1990s - with a blockbuster story that will remind you why! And Spider-Man giants Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Gerry Conway and Mark Bagley spin killer stories that will keep you guessing! Plus: Power Pack drops by, with an all-new story by original creators Louise Simonson and June Brigman! But can the young heroes handle the Brood?

UNTOLD STORIES FROM THE BIGGEST SUPERMAN EVENT EVER! REVISIT ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF COMICS! The death of Superman was an event that shocked the world. But not every story from that unforgettable day has been told. This companion to the iconic story imagines the never-before-told adventures that take place before, during, and after Superman's deadly clash with Doomsday. How did Superman spend his final hours? How did the rest of the Justice League react to losing their greatest champion? Can Jimmy Olsen keep up with the story of a lifetime? Find out in THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN: THE WAKE, written by longtime Superman writer LOUISE SIMONSON with art by CAT STAGGS, JOEL OJEDA, LAURA BRAGA, JESÚS MERINO, JON BOGDANOVE, and more! Collects the twelve-part miniseries. Collects The Death of Superman #1-12

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #225-227, New Mutants (1983) #59-61 And X-Factor (1986) #24-26. The biggest and best adventures of Marvel’s mighty mutants — these are the X-Men Milestones! Three teams of mutants. Three tales of tragedy. The event that changed the X-Men’s lives forever! Witness the transformation of the carefree, highflying Angel into the dark and brooding iron-winged Archangel as Apocalypse’s shadow falls over X-Factor. Relive the tragedy of the New Mutants as their innocence is lost along with the life of a teammate. And watch as the legendary X-Men make the ultimate sacrifice, charging headlong into death itself to protect a world that hates and fears them! This classic tale brought changes so significant and losses so bitter that the aftermath is still felt in the pages of X-Men titles today.

Collects Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown #1-4. Two friends. Two mutants. Two X-Men! Havok, gifted with the ability to project devastating plasma bursts. Wolverine, a feral warrior with an uncanny healing factor, an unbreakable Adamantium skeleton and razor-sharp claws. Ambushed by Russian terrorists while on leave in Mexico, the two find themselves caught in a deadly web of international intrigue and betrayal! Can Alex Summers and Logan thwart a plot to bring the Western world to its knees? Beautifully painted artwork combines with fast-paced prose to create a milestone among graphic albums as Havok and Wolverine star in a landmark X-Men story like no other!

Collects Star Wars: River Of Chaos #1-4, Star Wars: Empire #28-40 And Star Wars 3-D #1-3. Rebel heroes and Imperial enemies! When Emperor Palpatine sends a spy to a distant planet, will Princess Leia find the enemy within u0097 or drown in a river of chaos? Boba Fett takes on an impossible mission, and Luke Skywalkeru0092s newest assignment is no easier! Meanwhile, Darth Vader plans to teach the raptor-like inhabitants of Tissu0092sharl a lesson in the use of force! And as Vader closes in on the rebel fleet, the only thing that can save the Alliance is one model officer! But is Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber on the wrong side of the war? Plus: A trio of classic Star Wars rarities explore havoc on Hoth and the dark side of Dantooine!

Collects Iron Man (1968) #170, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #173, Fantastic Four (1961) #265, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #252 and Annual #21, Incredible Hulk (1968) #324, Thor (1966) #378, Captain America (1968) #333 and X-Factor (1986) #24. Celebrate 80 years of Marvel Comics, decade by decade — and witness major shakeups for iconic heroes in the Awesome Eighties! A new generation of creators crafting character-defining runs changed everything, with new faces donning Iron Man’s armor and slinging Captain America’s shield! Bold makeovers were everywhere — including Spider-Man’s black costume, Storm’s mohawk, Thor’s battle armor, the Hulk’s return to gray, and the transformation of original X-Man Angel into Apocalypse’s metal-winged Horseman of Death! The sensational She-Hulk joined the Fantastic Four, and Peter Parker faced the biggest life-altering event of all: marriage to Mary Jane Watson!

Lilly wants to hang out with the popular girls, so when queen bee Tania invites Lilly to her birthday party, she can't wait. What she doesn't realize is that Tania is hoping to go through Lilly to get to her cute older brother, Hank. When Tania's plan fails, she blames Lilly, making her life anightmare. Will Lilly survive the mean queens of middle school?

Allie's world is turned upside down when she's diagnosed with diabetes. Her over-protective parents are driving her crazy, and she's desperate to keep her condition a secret from her friends. But her secretive ways are awfully suspicious and soon the rumors are flying. Is Allie's reputation ruined for good? With a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, this Junior High Drama story builds reading skills in interpretation and analysis.

Baldur, Odin's greatest son, is a leader of menÑand loved by all. So when a prophecy is made that the end of the world, RagnarokÑthe Twilight of the GodsÑwill occur when Baldur dies, Odin imprisons all those who might be involved in the death of his beloved son. But fate is fate. Baldur will die. The only question is howÑand the only result is the beginning of the end for all of creation.Ê Each book in this series features educational back matter, writing prompts, discussion questions, and a glossary. And each book in this graphic novel series is sure to engage readers with the weird and wonderful Norse Myths.

When Beauty's father is swept overboard from their ship, The Rose, just as they're being attacked by a sorcerer-pirate and his crew of living skeletons, Beauty jumps in to save him, and is immediately scooped up by a surprisingly friendly Kraken. She offers to remain with him if he finds and saves her father, but as she explores the pirate's island she finds a treasure and a book of spells--which may hold the key to turning the Kraken back into a prince (or at least a human).

How did Catwoman become Batman's greatest foe? Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from feline friend to feline felon, including the source of her catlike skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

How did the Joker become Batman's archenemy? Discover the story behind the Clown Prince of Crime's journey from small-time crook to big-time baddie, including the source of his crazy clown face. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for super hero fans and super-villain fans alike.

An old friend of Superman''s is ready to return to the sea, and Aquaman tells Martian Manhunter how they all met. "The Wake" part 3.

"POWER" Part 1! How did Superman miss the beginning of Doomsday''s rampage? Well, first, he had to save Lois Lane''s father from his own folly!

Preparatevi alle fiamme! Due demoni del Limbo, S’ym e N’astirh, hanno corrotto Illyana Rasputin, meglio nota come Magik dei Nuovi Mutanti, e Madelyne Pryor, la moglie di Ciclope dal misterioso passato. Grazie a loro e a dei terrificanti sacrifici, hanno scatenato tra le vie di Manhattan diavoli e creature infernali! Per impedire la fine del mondo e ostacolare gli oscuri piani di Sinistro, X-Men, X-Factor e Nuovi Mutanti dovranno unire le forze… in una saga epica passata alla storia dei comics, firmata da grandi autori come Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson e Marc Silvestri! [Contiene: Uncanny X-Men #239-243, New Mutants #71-73, X-Factor #36-39].

Wonder Woman is taking the Golden Shield of Dolos, a gift from the trickster god, Dolos, to the Gateway City Museum of Antiquities, but when Gorilla Grodd steals it, she finds herself teaming up with the villain Giganta, who wants revenge on the Gorilla--and has plans of her own for the magical shield.

There is a crack between Tartarus and the world, and through it Ares unleashes the god Hades's skeleton army on Gateway City to fight Wonder Woman--but Hades is manipulating Ares because he hopes to use a captive Wonder Woman as a bargaining chip to obtain the key that will release him from Tartarus.

It''s a normal, quiet day at Empire State University, filled with lots of lectures and higher education - until a fistfight breaks out! A big one! And Doreen Green gets a new Flying Squirrel suit from a mystery benefactor that would render her even more unbeatable, if such a thing was scientifically possible! But a new super villain in town wants to mold Squirrel Girl into the perfect minion. Gasp at a secret invasion of character motivations! Thrill at a civil war of emotions! Boggle as monsters truly get unleashed and Doreen''s fate hangs in the balance! Also, machine-gun-wielding bears! It''s squirrels and girls and punching, oh my! Plus: When Squirrel Girl goes to the Negative Zone, it''s up to Koi Boi, Chipmunk Hunk and Brain Drain to keep the city safe. Uh-oh! Collecting UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #17-21.

Blast into hyperspace and relive Luke Skywalker''s exciting adventure as he goes from being a farm boy on the dusty desert planet of Tatooine to the rebel pilot and hero who destroys the Empire''s most powerful weaponâ€"the Death Star! Star Wars: The Rise of a Hero reunites legendary Star Wars comic book creators Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, and Tom Palmer, and along with Laura Martin, they deliver an all-new, action-packed retelling of A New Hope just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of that landmark science fantasy epic. May the Force be with you!