New Releases by Paul Levitz

One of the Legion''s oldest foes returns and plans to destroy the Legion of Super-Heroes from the inside out.á The Dominators, an alien race from the outer reaches of the DC Universe, have kidnapped Brainiac 5 and Dream Girl in an effort to advancetheir alien races intelligence. The team is barred from from waging a rescue campagin, which leads to a split in the group. Not willing to allow the Dominators to get away with their crimes, Star Boy resigns from the Legion and forms his ownragtag team and sets out on a suicide mission into Dominator territory to rescue his teammates.

Decades from now, Superman is still the greatest hero of Metropolis, the impervious Man of Steel and a member of the Justice League…but nothing else is the same. Most of the people and places that Clark Kent loved are gone, and as the Metropolis Police Department rolls out a new squad of nanotech-powered Super Cops, it begins to look like Superman might not even be needed anymore. For the first time ever, the Man of Tomorrow feels like a relic of the past.But another vestige of Metropolis’ history is about to come back. Lex Luthor is long dead, but even the grave can’t contain his hatred for Superman. Before his death, Lex hatched a plan to finally accomplish what he couldn’t in life: the destruction of the Man of Steel. And if all the Earth should be destroyed in the process, it hardly matters.Can Superman defeat Luthor one last time? It will take all of his strength and resources…as well as the help of one very old friend.The digital-first series from writer J.T. Krul (CAPTON ATOM) and Howard Porter (JLA) is collected in SUPERMAN BEYOND, as the Man of Tomorrow takes flight into the future!Collects digital chapters 1-10 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #4.

Legendary creators Paul Levitz and artists George Perez and Kevin Maguire launch a new series featuring Power Girl and Huntress, the WORLDS" FINEST! Stranded on our earth over five years ago, these two heroes from Earth 2 are forced to fight evil in strange new surroundings, all while trying to find their way home. In two separate tales, WORLDS" FINEST flashes back to how Huntress and Power Girl got to our earth and what they''ve been doing the past five years, and then back to the present where they fight for the fate of millions against the Irradiated Man. WORLDS'' FINEST, a part of DC Comics—The New 52 Second Wave, collects issues 1-7.

Legendary artist Walter Simonson comes on board for an ambitious single-issue story that walks you through a day in the life of the Legion, checking in with every single member along the way! It''s a race against time to find the meaning of Dream Girl''s predawn vision before its secret can catch the team by surprise!

The Fatal Five make their deadly intentions known! The Legion faces the Fatal Five for the first time. Is the team ready to go toe-to-toe with the most destructive force of the 31st century?

Collects original comic book artwork that depicts the 1950s science fiction rebirth of DC Comics'' most significant characters, a time that "rebooted" the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, and was the impetus for the Batman television series.

Deadman''s quest for justice continues in these 1970s adventures collected for the first time! In these stories, Deadman meets Batman, Superman and other heroes.

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, the Legion of Super-Heroes has been decimated by the worst disaster in its history. Now, the students of the Legion Academy must rise to the challenge of helping the team rebuild--but a threat of almost unstoppable power is rising at the edge of Dominator space, and if the new recruits fail, the Legion Espionage Squad may be the first casualties in a war that could split worlds in half! Collects #1-7.

Don''t miss DC''s greatest villains of the 1970s all in one title - and finally back in print! When the evil New God Darkseid schemes to take over the earth, he employs 10 devilish villains to carry out his plan to eradicate the planet''s Super Heroes. But it doesn''t take long for the team to realize they can do better on their own and break off their employment with Darkseid in this thrilling series made up of a revolving door of lead characters. Old-school fans and new readers will love this title starring such favorites as Gorilla Grodd, Sinestro, Star Sapphire, Mirror Master, Captain Cold and many more as they take on the likes of Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkman and other DCU heroes. A hidden gem of its era, THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS paved the way for future villain-centric series and gave fans more bad guys than they could handle in one title!

Featuring the origin of the Justice Society of America! In the midst of World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt calls together some of the greatest heroes in the world to help battle against the Axis Powers!

Fan favorite writer Paul Levitz continues to expand the 31st Century DC Universe he made so famous with this compilation of all-new tales from LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and ADVENTURE COMICS. In LEGION, the heroes uncover a Durlan assassination plot, while ADVENTURE follows a new group of Legionnaires, as they learn the ropes at the Legion Academy.

Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! In this premiere issue: the destruction of a major planet and an unexpected addition to the Legion and the Green Lantern Corps!

Chameleon Boy leads the Espionage Squad to the Khund homeworld—without the consent of Legion leader Lightning Lad! Plus, Mon-El and Shadow Lass explore the depths of space in a prelude to ''The Great Darkness Saga!''

The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years to introduce the all-new Emerald Empress! She''s ultra-twisted! She possesses entire planets! And she devastates the Legion so completely that one Legionnaire will never be the same!

Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! This exciting graphic novel picks up on threads from Geoff Johns''s "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline and ties-in directly with events from GREEN LANTERN CORPS. Levitz and rising superstar artist Yildiray Cinar join together to revitalize one of DC Comics'' most beloved franchises for a new generation. In this exciting new collection, the first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership as revenge for Legion mentor R.J. Brande''s death! Plus: The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years! And their next 31st century masterpiece introduces the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress!

Worship'' Part 1, by veteran comic creators Paul Levitz and Jerry Ordway! While The Man of Steel''s godlike presence on another world is perverted by Lex Luthor, zealous Superman followers look to make human sacrifices in his name back on Earth!

Paul Levitz, the former President and Publisher of DC Comics and legendary writer of THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme. This exciting graphic novel picks up on threads from Geoff Johns'' "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline and ties-in directly with events from GREEN LANTERN CORPS. Levitz and rising star artist Yildiray Cinar join to revitalize one of DC Comics'' most beloved franchises for a new generation.

The first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership as revenge for R.J. Brande''s death...while posing as Science Police officers!

Legion leader Cosmic Boy makes a drastic decision that will affect the entire team. And the quest to build up the 31st century Green Lantern Corps continues! Plus: the Legion Academy is reintroduced to the DCU in a backup tale!

The final fate of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad''s twin children is revealed here! Tensions between the team and Earth-Man come to a boil, and an all-new Green Lantern is revealed. Will it be Earth-Man or someone else entirely?

The xenophobic Earth-Man was once the Legion''s most despised foe, but now he''s forced to join their ranks! But can his Legion teammates—particularly his one-time torture victim Sun Boy—let bygones be bygones so quickly?

Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by KEITH GIFFEN and others Cover by KEITH GIFFEN The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this Deluxe Edition hardcover of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen''s timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Not only is THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES issues written by Levitz that have never before been collected in any format! Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. Now, as their universe teeters on the edge of Armageddon, the Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. But as the Legion suffers defeat after defeat, they realize that salvation and victory rest in the hands of a mysterious baby that has aged into adulthood before their very eyes! This is the perfect edition of the classic Levitz storyline that was decades ahead of its time and still stands as one of DC''s most enthralling superhero tales! Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #284-296 and ANNUAL #1. On sale NOVEMBER 17 - 7.0625" x 10.875" - 416 pg, FC, $39.99 US

Written by Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Martin Pasko and PaulLevitz Art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlinCover by Alex Ross CollectingJUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #122-124, #135-137 and #147-148! In this latestcollection of team-ups, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth''sMightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes!

Written by Paul Levitz Cover by Brian Bolland Art by Joe Staton, Steve Mitchell, Bob Layton, Bruce Patterson and others The first solo appearance and a run of backup adventures of the Huntress - the daughter of Earth-Two Batman and Catwoman - are finally collected in this special volume featuring a stunning cover by Brian Bolland! This volume includes stories from DC SUPER STARS #17, BATMAN FAMILY #18-20, and WONDER WOMAN #271-287, #289-290 and #294-295. Advance-solicited; on sale December 27 - 224 pg, FC, $19.99 US

The fourth collection featuring Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring SUPERMAN #7-8, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #430-431, ACTION COMICS #590, 591, and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #37-38! Superman encounters Rampage for the first time, has a rematch with Mammoth, contends with a mysterious Superboy, and more!

V. 1 : Originally published in single magazine form "Man of Steel" 1-6, DC Comics, 1986.

The Legion of Super-Heroes finds and captures some of the creatures stealing magic from throughout the universe, but when they run tests on the culprits, they are shocked to discover a connection to one of the Legion''s members! ''The Great Darkness Saga'' part 2.

During the Khunds'' invasion of Earth, former Legionnaires Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Bouncing Boy, and Duo Damsel return to defend the Legion armory! Plus, the Legion discovers who really started the war!

Amid an interstellar battle, three Legionnaires resign! Plus, the Legion''s election results for the team''s new leader!