New Releases by Marc Andreyko

The Violator has found himself slumming around Europe. Looking for trouble to make, things to burn, and humans to torment. Art duties in this issue by the incomparable KEVIN MAGUIRE.

The Violator''s story continues as his hatred for humanity grows. His rage seethes as he brings destruction and misery to everyone unlucky enough to cross his path.

As a plague spreads across Europe, the Violator is enjoying the death and suffering of the human race. But soon he finds himself in the middle of a war between the forces of Heaven and a Hellspawn!

MINISERIES PREMIERE Finally, the one true origin story of the VIOLATOR, as told by the most unbelievable and unreliable narrator of all time. Follow the journey of your favorite SPAWN UNIVERSE demon from his start in the celestial heavens through his fall and descent into Hell, and finally, his banishment to Earth. He existed throughout human history, living in the shadows and pulling the strings of some of the most powerful people to ever live. Six huge oversized issues! Six incredible artists! Six different points in history! Eisner-winning writer MARC ANDREYKO and a murderersÕ row of artists take you to Hell and back in this epic series!

An all-new Quarterly special featuring a multiverse of stories! "The Fall of King Vultan" expands upon Mad Cave Studios’ Flash Gordon ongoing series with a father-and-son tale that brings deadly mercenaries to Sky City—it''s fight or flight in more ways than one! This issue also features two "Flash Fiction" stories—wholly original takes on the classic character and his companions. "Flash Gordon and the Madness of M''nngh" is the first in a series of horror-themed shorts that would make Lovecraft proud. Another tale provides an interpretation in a genre you never would''ve guessed!

Celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos'' breakout album: Little Earthquakes! The official graphic novel celebrating 30 years of Tori Amos''s breakout album: Little Earthquakes. The landmark release that established her iconic thematic voice, as well as her live intensity behind the keys with unflinching lyrics and songs that would inspire generations of artists and musicians. This graphic novel demonstrates the lasting influence of this defining work with 24 stories inspired by the 12 songs on the album, as well as the 12 ''B-sides'' that accompanied the album and its associated singles. With star writers such as Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood being assembled by Z2 editor Rantz Hoseley, who previously edited the multi-award-winning Comic Book Tattoo, and who painted the cover for her recent Christmastide EP.

The true story of the hunt for America''s first serial killer! Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS teams up with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko for this gripping true tale of Eliot Ness’ hunt for America''s first serial killer: Cleveland''s torso killer! Cleveland. 1935. Eliot Ness, fresh from his legendary Chicago triumph over Al Capone and associates, set his sights on Cleveland. He went on a crusade that matched, and sometimes even surpassed, his past accomplishments. But dismembered body parts started washing up in a concentrated area of Lake Erie Sound. Headless torsos that left no clues to their identity or reason for death. Eliot Ness and his colorful gang of The Unknowns chased this killer through the underbelly of Cleveland for years. As far as the public was concerned, he was never captured. But what really happened is even more shocking. This 1999 Eisner Award-winner for Comic Book Excellence is re-designed in this latest edition to the Dark Horse/Jinxworld library!

Is this where Supergirl''s fight for justice ends?! In protecting Superman, Supergirl becomes infected by a virus created by the Batman Who Laughs, one that turns heroes into dark Multiverse versions of themselves. Batman and Superman enlist the help of Wonder Woman to bring Kara back peacefully, but with more trouble heading their way, will Wonder Woman have enough time to help Supergirl and protect innocent people? Will Supergirl survive the virus? And if she does survive...will she be a hero or a villain?

With startling ease, a dangerous and aggressive secret organization called Leviathan has systematically wiped out all its competition. Now Leviathan is turning its sights to molding the world into its own radical vision of order. Can this new threat be stopped? Join Lois Lane as she leads Batman, Green Arrow, Plastic Man, Manhunter, and the Question-along with a couple of surprise sleuths-in search of the man who sits behind the cloak of Leviathan. But will whoever finds him first capture him...or join him? Collects Event Leviathan #1-6 and Superman: Leviathan Rising #1.

Caught in the middle of a Vega System civil war, a powerless Supergirl struggles to rescue as many slaves as she can from the brutal hands of the Citadel. And then, it''s Supergirl and the Omega Men versus... more Supergirls?! Plus, the Omega Men''s secret base of operations is attacked by the Citadel, who brought with them an entire army of Supergirls who all don''t seem to be built quite right. Collects Supergirl #27-33.

An all-star roster of writers and artists highlight the new threat of Leviathan, but also tees up new ongoing series for Jimmy Olsen by writer Matt Fraction and artist Steve Lieber, and Lois Lane by writer Greg Rucka and artist Mike Perkins, coming in June! As Leviathan enacts a plan to take down Superman, itÕs up to Lois, Jimmy and the heroes of the DC Universe to rescue the Man of Steel.

Grad student Devin Toulson is writing his dream thesis on Myths in American History, but when his research takes him on a journey reaching back centuries, Devin finds something horrifying. Something that crosses cultures, locations, and eras. Something that returns for a bloody feeding every 23 years. Will this young man''s investigation uncover simply an urban legend or will he come face to face with an immortal monster that has terrorized humanity from the shadows since man first walked the country?

Superman and Supergirl, the last two Kryptonians on Earth, have had their beliefs shattered. With new revelations about their home planetÑand the man who destroyed itÑSupergirl builds a star cruiser using whatever tech she can scrounge, and after receiving intel from Green Lantern, she blasts off into the cosmos with Rogol ZaarÕs deadly axe to solve the mystery! Collects SUPERGIRL #21-26.

ItÕs a super-sized issue of SUPERGIRL! Supergirl and Krypto go back to the Òscene of the crimeÓÑthe ruins of Krypton! With ZÕndr hitchhiking, Supergirl is not only there to find clues on who the killers of Krypton are, but to pay her respects to her dead family and friends for the first time since she left the planet. But a mysterious caretaker whose duty is to protect KryptonÕs remnants at all costs attacks and wonÕt let Kara through! As if that werenÕt enough, the Kryptonian powerhouse and her super-powered pooch are stricken with radiation poisoning from the dead planet and must also fight their inner demons! This anniversary issue also includes two backup stories! First, witness the thoughts and fears of Krypto as he is affected by the radiation poisoning from the wreckage of Krypton. Then, learn more about our new hitchhiker, ZÕndr Khol, as he scavenges a booby-trapped ruin in a remote corner of the galaxy in an off-the- wall space adventure!

The last we saw of Red Sonja of the Legenderry world, she was living the pirate''s life aboard her ship, The Nautilus. But times have changed. As she tries to rebuild her life once again, she must save the Big City from two houses divided and the star-crossed love bringing them to the brink of war!

The path to redemption is never easy, and the journey of a warrior princess seeking to wash the blood of innocents from her hands is no exception. Xena travels to Athens to plead for redemption in the temple of Eleos, but some things can never be forgiven and the shadows of past sins are long. Will Xena find redemption or betrayal waiting for her in the temple of the gods? The power, the passion, the danger... her courage would change the world. Xena: Warrior Princess.

Collecting Blade: Sins Of The Father, Blade (1998) #1-3 And Blade (1999) #1-6 And #1/2. Blade is back u0097 and heu0092s slashing his way through all sorts of bloodsuckers! The Daywalker finds himself in the middle of an undead gang war when a vampiric Mafia Donu0092s daughter seeks vengeance for the sins of her father, and Blade is her weapon of choice! Meanwhile, in New Orleans, Morbius the Living Vampire is drawn into a dark and deadly plot! But how does the covert branch of S.H.I.E.L.D. called Silvereye plan to deal with vampires and other creatures of the night, and where does our favorite vampire hunter fit in? As a deadly fiend awakens, Blade, Silvereye u0097 and perhaps the world u0097 will be made to fear the Reaper! Itu0092s blood and chaos as only the Daywalker can bring it!

Who murdered Krypton? Supergirl and Krypto rocket into space, en route to the Green Lantern world of Mogo, where she hopes to find clues about Rogol Zaar and his connection to the destruction of Krypton. Instead, she finds whispers and cover-ups. What are the GLs hiding? And will they go from Green to Red when they find out sheÕs in possession of ZaarÕs weapon of war? (Hint: yes!)

ÒHarley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica is the mash-up crossover book of my dreams.Ó ÑComicosity ÒThe premise to DC and Archie ComicsÕ crossover special Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica reads like a piece of fan fiction, something television or film studio executives dream about.Ó Ñio9 ÒItÕs fun to watch Betty and Veronica learn to live life as supervillains while Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn wreak havoc on Betty and VeronicaÕs social statuses.Ó ÑIGN The bad girls of Gotham meet the good girls of Riverdale! Hiram Lodge (VeronicaÕs father) wants to invest in the future by building a university with free tuition for RiverdaleÕs residents. His site is a protected swamp on the outskirts of town, and once news of the plan reaches Gotham City, a certain eco-warrior (a.k.a. Poison Ivy) is determined to prevent the dream from becoming reality. However, once Poison Ivy and her bestie Harley Quinn arrive, they get mixed up in the sort of hijinks that can only happen in Riverdale. At a superhero-themed costume party, the nightÕs entertainmentÑZatannaÑ manages to place the personas of the Gotham City Sirens into the bodies of the townÕs notorious frenemies: Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge. While Ivy (in RonnieÕs body) seeks to derail LodgeÕs agenda from within, more than a few nefarious forcesÑfrom Jason and Cheryl Blossom to the Clown Prince of Crime himselfÑhave their own foul plans. This groundbreaking miniseries teams up two of fandomÕs best-known duos, bringing the ladies of Gotham and Riverdale together for the first time! This madcap mayhem comes courtesy of Paul Dini (Harley Quinn) and Marc Andreyko (Wonder Woman Õ77), with art by Laura Braga (DC Comics: Bombshells)! Collects Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #1-6.

The Untold History of the Creeper continues! What REALLY happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? As Devon dives deeper into the past, he puts himself in danger today!lus: The Aztec Empire!?!?

As Devon dives into his research on the mythical "Creeper", he has no idea how long this evil has existed! Will he uncover the true history of the seemingly immortal monster before the Creeper finds him? Plus: The Aztec Empire!?!?

The big day is finally here: the grand opening of the Nick Wilson Experience! But where is Nick? Will Clive get his greatest victory? Will Jane find love? Will Nick find Coco? Will Xavier knock that smug grin off Darryl''s face? So many questions! ALL, and more, are answered in the final issue of this acclaimed miniseries!

When a mysterious crippled stranger appears on his doorstep, Nick Wilson discovers that the ramifications of his super-powered past actions have unfolded in unexpected ways.

Red Sonja and the crew of the Nautilus attempt to bury a deadly element that could be used as the most shocking weapon they have ever seen when an old nemesis arrives to exact revenge!

Nick just made a big decision about his future while his past creeps up on him at his high school reunion! Everybody worries about how they measure up against their classmates, but imagine if all of them saw you crash and burn on CNN. Now, Nick must battle his own self-doubts, face all those former students who knew him, and try to prove to them that he really is not the least likely to succeedÑeven if he is taking the worst job in the world.

The Gotham City girls are heading back to Riverdale after making a brief detour to Sabrina’s house. With any luck, they’ll get home before the real super-villains manage to cause any more trouble at the future home of Lodge’s Sweetwater Centre. And before Ronnie’s reputation is ruined by Ivy’s scholarly pursuits!

When the worldÕs only superhero Nick Wilson lost his superpowers, his arch nemesis Clive Morganfield had to settle for merely being a billionaire industrialist. It didnÕt sit well with his ego, so when Nick reemerges on the scene, Clive approaches him with a bizarre business proposition that raises a number of questions: Can enemies be partners? Can you build a future on the ashes of the past? And what secrets of the universe are held inside the grooves of a jug-band record from the 1920s?

Archie and Jughead’s plan to save their girls from the dangers of the big city is foiled when Reggie tags along…and “Harley and Ivy” end up needing to rescue their saviors. But things can always get worse, and they do when Reggie leads some real Gotham gangsters back home to Riverdale!

"THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF NICK WILSON" From Eisner and Emmy-winning writers! For a few years in his early 20s, Nick Wilson had super powers and all the acclaim associated with them. When those powers vanished, so did his fame, sending him from national hero to late-night punchline. By the time we pick up his story, he is not yet 30 and barely an answer in a trivia contest. Faced with a life in a rear-view mirror full of lost powers, faded glory, former enemies, ex-girlfriends, and forgotten grudges, Nick struggles to figure out who he is today. Packing on an extra 20 pounds and peering through a medicinal marijuana haze, he is trying to build a future when all that''s left is just a man who hasn''t been super for a very long time. These are THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF NICK WILSON.

The Riverdale Vixens didn’t really need a makeover, but they’re getting one anyway, courtesy of a pair of super-villains masquerading as It girls. Well, Harley-as-Betty is up to no good for sure, but who knew Ivy would turn Veronica into a bookworm? And how are their counterparts faring in Gotham City? You may not want to know…