New Releases by Louise Simonson

From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, DC Comics Covergirls: takes a look at the female characters of DC Comics throughout the company''s history; features many of DC Comics'' iconic comic book covers; and, examines the evolution of the comic book women of DC Comics - the 1942 introduction of the famous DC heroine, Wonder Woman, and her various incarnations up to the present; the creation of comic book spin-offs based on characters such as Lois Lane; and the recent wealth of fierce, female character-driven comics.

When Superman, the most powerful hero on Earth, meets the monster called Doomsday, it may mean his death, yet he must confront the creature in battle on the streets of Metropolis.

The Extreme Monsters plan to win the extreme winter sports competition, but they have to contend with Gerald, their coach''s nephew, who keeps interfering in their practices, and Team Pendant''s surprise star, Mr. Hydeous.

Contains three stories about the X-Men.

As ZERO HOUR continues to unfold, Steel''s nephew Jamahl Irons finds a new ally when he encounters a teenaged version of his heroic uncle. Plus, the real Steel takes on the super-powered techno-fury of new villain Hazard.

"He came from the future to change the past. He took over the New Mutants and a new history was born. Relive Cable''s introduction to the future''s last hope, the New Mutants."--Back cover

Collects New Mutants #86-94. With the arrival of Cable--a mysterious metal-armed, big-gunned, glowing-eyed man from the future--things will never be the same...not for the New Mutants, and not for any mutants! Featuring the threats of Stryfe, the Skrulls and Sabretooth! Guest-starring Sunfire and Wolverine!

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! Will Steel be forced to murder the Gen13 kids in cold blood?

Superman faces off against the Underworlders. However, he has no idea that a new threat, one greater than any he''s ever faced before, is about to arise! "Death of Superman" Part One!

Superman continues to fight the Underworlders. With the help of Keith Robert Parks and Charlie, will he be able to bring them all down? Plus, Doomsday continues to try to break free! Will he finally escape? ''Death of Superman'' Part Five!

Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord. Also, Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent''s disappearance.

Spilled Blood'' part 3, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #694. The mastermind behind Bloodsport and Hi-Tech''s recent Metropolis massacres takes center stage as the man called Bloodthirst declares war on Superman.

Funeral for a Friend part 3, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #685. The actual funeral for the defeated Man of Steel draws crowds of DC''s most famous heroes to his side. In Smallville, Ma and Pa Kent--unable to claim their son''s body--hold a symbolic funeral for Clark. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #76.

Reign of the Supermen, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #689. The Man of Steel takes on the crime lord White Rabbit after confronting the Last Son of Krypton. Also, Green Lantern''s Coast City is threatened, as the menace of Mongul looms near. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #80.

The epic battle between Superman and Doomsday continues as Doomsday reaches Metropolis! Can Superman stop Doomsday from destroying the city he calls home? ''Death of Superman'' Part Ten!

Reign of the Supermen, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #691. It''s do or die as the Men of Steel invade Mongul''s Engine City. Continued in GREEN LANTERN (1990-2004) #46.

Steel is caught in the middle of a gang war when his nephew Jamahl gets involved in a deal to buy high-tech Toastmaster weapons.

No sooner does John Henry Irons arrive back in Washington than he finds himself taking on a street gang equipped with deadly Toastmasters.

Funeral for a Friend part 7, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #686. Superman''s body turns up at Project Cadmus, which hopes to learn what made him so special. Also, the strain of losing his son becomes too much for Pa Kent. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #77

Reign of the Supermen. It''s Iron John vs. the Metropolis Kid as the Man of Steel crosses paths with the youthful Superman, and members of the media begin picking their favorite Superman. Also, Lex Luthor II squares off against the White Rabbit.

Lois offers Clark a challenge: land a big story for the paper before she can, but without using his super powers. What he finds is the new villain called Angstrom!

While Superman has his hands full with Jolt and Blockhouse, Cerberus''s latest criminal creations, the group has captured Lois Lane and prepares her to undergo the ''treatment.''

As the dust settles from Lois and Clark''s cancelled engagement, Clark''s relationship with Lori Lemaris intensifies, and Lois finds herself pursued by two potential suitors: Alpha Centurion and the returning Jeb Friedman.

A barroom brawl at the Ace of Clubs results in Bibbo getting his big shot in the boxing ring. Plus, eerie apparitions are spotted at the Daily Planet, and Lex Luthor''s encounter with the Contessa has a surprising outcome.