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The King of the Monsters rises again, and for the first time in comics, he''s bringing lots of other beloved Toho monsters with him in one destructive saga! When Godzilla appears off the coast of Japan, the Japanese government must respond quickly to contain the disaster... but before long, other monsters start appearing all over the world. Can humanity survive this mysterious onslaught of giant beasts? Writers Eric Powell (The Goon) and Tracy Marsh bring the mayhem a-plenty, and artist Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) brings the massive monsters to life!

The smash-hit horror anthology based on the hit Shudder TV series is back and CREEPIER than ever!??Ê The Creep challenges comicsÕ biggest names to shock readers like never before! And with a ghoulish roster including GARTH ENNIS (Preacher, The Boys), BECKY CLOONAN (Wonder Woman), MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN), ZOE THOROGOOD (ITÕS LONELY AT THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH), and NICK DRAGOTTA (EAST OF WEST), readers may die of FRIGHT before finishing this volume!ÊÊ DONÕT SAY WE DIDNÕT WARN YOU.Ê Collects CREEP SHOW, VOL. 2 #1-5

Collects Kevin Smith''s Bionic Man 11-16! Steve Austin tracks a deadly conspiracy and discovers his strangest adversary yet - the legendary Bigfoot! What is this unnatural creature of primal instincts and mechanical parts? Could more of these creatures still roam the wilderness... or be manufactured on an assembly line? Also, Steve Austin has a tearful reunion with Jaime Sommers. Was he responsible for the tragic accident that transformed her into the Bionic Woman and erased her memories?

Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, medieval prizefighter, Viking raider - God''s own leg-breaker. One thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery and offered in return the one thing he had to give - his fists. Transformed into an immortal warrior monk to stand at the gates of Hell itself and keep our world free from its invading armies, The Anchor was mysteriously tricked into centuries of slumber. But today, this holy warrior must rise again to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber! Cataclysmic action, quirky humor, and profound pathos, for fans of HELLBOY and THE GOON. Brought to you by Eisner Award-nominated writer/artist Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW, SWAMP THING, THE COFFIN) and fan-favorite artist Brian Churilla(REX MUNDI, THE ENGINEER, CREEPY).

The holidays are just around the corner-and what better way to celebrate than with the heroes (and villains!) of the DC Universe! This new stocking stuffer collects DC’S NUCLEAR WINTER SPECIAL #1, HARLEY QUINN #55 and a story from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1.

The Odyssey" concludes as Wonder Woman comes face-to-face with the malevolent force behind it all. But the only way to defeat her nemesis may be to become her! Is Diana strong enough to control a force that seeks vengeance on all mankind, or will the warrior within her condemn her to a life of eternal bloodshed? Final issue!

story JENKINS, MARZ, HESTER, TIERI, LAPHAM, and FIALKOV art KEOWN, BROUSSARD, PORTACIO, LUCAS, MONTIEL, and DENHAM cover BROUSSARD The twisted journey of Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there, continues! Follow Jackie as he returns from Hell itself to seek revenge against the Franchetti mob family, rises to Don, becomes a Kingpin, and falls from grace in these stories by Top Cow''s Finest. Collects THE DARKNESS vol. 2 #1-24, THE DARKNESS vol. 3 #1-10, THE DARKNESS #75-89 and more!

The greatest tales, the best creators, brought to you in beautiful black, white and red! BOB Q (Captain America) creates an impossible task for the She-Devil…defeat the undefeatable giant! SHANNON WATTERS (Lumberjanes) presents a tale of a “hero” who delights and enchants people… which causes Red Sonja to experience a sensation she’s unfamiliar with: Jealousy! DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira) presents a spine-tingling Sonja story that will tease and taunt the senses!

When the son of a powerful drug warlord is assassinated by a mysterious costumed hitman known only as The Balkan, Deathstroke is hired by his family to take revenge! But who is The Balkan? And what is his endgame? Find out in a stunning annual you wonÕt want to miss!

Green Arrow: Archer''s Quest continues the acclaimed rebirth of a classic character...Oliver Queen - the Green Arrow - was dead. There was even a funeral, attended by the cream of the superhero community...along with a shifty-looking man the now resurrected Queen has no memory of. Intrigued Queen begins to track this individual down, and finds the efforts he made to protect his secret identity in case of his death are haunting him in ways he couldn''t possibly have imagined! Green Arrow: Archer''s Quest follows on directly from the spectacular run written by director Kevin Smith (Jersey Girl, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), as best-selling thriller novelist Brad Meltzer (The Tenth Justice) takes up the archer''s bow!

After her fight and flight, Wonder Woman returns home. But what starts as a night to herself quickly derails into a deadly hunt for her life! "The Odyssey" part 5 by Eisner Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski!

Due to mysterious circumstances, Diana must track down the truth behind what''s happened to her timeline and face the biggest stunner of all—Who or what destroyed Paradise Island? To add to her troubles, new versions of familiar foes are introduced as JMS''s run with the Amazon Princess comes to a close. All bets are off in this all-new direction for the long-running series that''s perfect for new readers as Wonder Woman embarks on an odyssey to find her past and gets a new costume, a new set of foes and a new tone from the ground up! Collects issues #607-614.

Story 1 - Deep in the bayou, Swamp Thing continues to follow the fifolet, despite not knowing the mysterious spirit’s ultimate destination. On his way he encounters a strange and powerful girl locked away in the swamp, with magical friends and a monster at her door. Story 2 - Come one, come all, and watch as the terrifying Swamp Thing attempts to rescue a young boy from the spellbinding snare of a cursed circus!

This oversized hardcover is jam-packed with gorgeous artwork and captivating stories from today''s heavy hitters in both mainstream and indie comics. Greg Pak and Tom Raney deliver a poignant tale of police officer returning to duty thanks to a

Oliver Queen (aka Green Arrow) is back in Star City, hoping to get his life back in order. His relationship with the Black Canary is in tatters, and his family want his undivided attention, something he''s not able to give - not while he knows he''s on the hit list of a mysterious multiple killer.

The weed of crime, which once grew madly in the rich soil of the Great Depression, is now withering on the streets of New York. A new factory has sprung up among the shuttered sweatshops, sweeping the city''s most notorious criminals and desperate lowlifes into its employ. When The Shadow''s loyal operative Jericho Druke infiltrates the works, he finds it run by a fascist, technocratic madman bent on fomenting the racial tensions that threaten to shatter the United States. The Shadow and his team must destroy this Factory of Death before its lethal product poisons a nation. Features exclusive digital content!

THE BEST SUPERHERO UNIVERSE SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE! By now, everyone in the world knows Invincible. But what about the rest of the Invincible Universe''s heroes and villains? Atom Eve! Rex Splode! Brit! Best Tiger! This collection reveals the secret history of Invincible''s closest allies, as well as the formation of a brand-new Guardians of the Globe team to fight the largest gathering of supervillains ever: The Order. Collects INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE #1-2, INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE #1-3, GUARDING THE GLOBE (VOL. 1) #1-6, GUARDING THE GLOBE (VOL. 2) #1-6, and INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #1-12.

In the aftermath of Invincible: The Death of Everyone, Dinosaurus has left his mark on the world. Can heroes from across the universe — Invincible, the Guardians of the Globe, Tech Jacket, the Astounding Wolf-Man, and more — contain the damage? Or are the end times of the Invincible Universe ahead?

Master mercenary Deathstroke needs the Titans’ help. His daughter, Ravager, was infiltrating the demonic Church of Blood when she succumbed to the hypnotic power of its leader, Brother Blood. Red Hood believes that the plea is real...but is Deathstroke telling them the whole story?

One of the most eagerly anticipated graphic novels of the year White-hot comics creator and film director, Kevin Smith, revives (literally ) the classic hothead comics character, Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow. And Ollie''s back in Star City doing what he does best: challenging corporate fatcats, bringing down corrupt politicians and battling drug dealers. But what is the true story behind his mysterious resurrection? There are a few people who want answers - including a certain Dark Knight from Gotham City... Displaying Smith''s masterful characterisation, brilliantly engaging dialogue, and keen eye for action, this is an exciting new chapter in the history of the Emerald Archer.

New stories featuring characters from the cult classic movie!

Story 1 - Deep in the bayou, Swamp Thing continues to follow the fifolet, despite not knowing the mysterious spirit’s ultimate destination. On his way he encounters a strange and powerful girl locked away in the swamp, with magical friends and a monster at her door. Story 2 - Swamp Thing has been following the eerie light of the Fifolet as the spirit leads him to people in need of his help. But what if the mysterious ghost light has a deeper purpose? What if it knows more about Swamp Thing’s past than it lets on...and what if it’s trying to lead Alec Holland home?

Story 1 - Swamp Thing refuses to let an unjust death go unpunished. Story 2 - When Swamp Things tries to protect a young family besieged by monsters from the bayou, he uncovers secrets he never imagined. He should know better than anyone that monsters aren’t always what they seem...

When Wonder Girl, Starfire, and Raven give a presentation at a local high school, they’re confronted by a student with an ax to grind against the Titans. Raven is compelled to investigate, and they learn this teenager’s grievances might run deeper than they thought…

Story 1 - Pedro takes his new crossing guard responsibilities very seriously. But when disaster strikes, can he keep his Shazam Family identity a secret and keep his classmates safe? Story 2 - A mysterious glowing artifact proves to be the perfect power source for Eugene’s robotics project—until it grants his robot a life of its own! Now Eugene must dismantle the rogue battlebots before they destroy Fawcett High...and to do it, he’ll need the helpof his greatest rival!

Three horror ditties to chill the summer air. In "Betrothed," by Joe R. Lansdale and Rick Burchett, a desperate man goes to the cemetery with a shovel and thoughts of marriage. In "Fumes," by BREATHTAKER''s Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel, a cocky corporate polluter pays through the nose for his crimes against nature. And in "Peeping Bob," by Colin Raff and James Romberger, a voyeur sees more than he bargained for as he is drawn into a bizarre game played by his neighbors.

Strange twists and turns abound as we delve deeper into the secret life of Birdman, and explore the surprising origin of Birdman’s deadliest foe—Mentok the Mind-Taker!

When one of Raven’s college professors goes missing, Nightwing is convinced the Titans should investigate. But the danger they uncover is far greater than one missing person—the fate of humanity is at stake, and only Beast Boy can save the day!

For years, archaeologist turned superhero Ray Randall has aided Inter-Nation in their quest to make the world a safer place as the one and only Birdman! But when a group of ancient gods reemerge to destroy everything in their path, Birdman must choose between following them or fighting them for the fate of the planet. Can Birdman and his falcon companion, Avenger, find out who’s behind this resurrection before it’s too late? Don’t miss the first part of this epic three-issue adventure!

Birdman has faced countless threats in his career as one the Earth’s greatest heroes: giant monsters, alien invasions, secret societies and power-mad super-villains, but nothing he’s faced can prepare him for his most daunting challenge: fatherhood! Birdman’s battle against his old rival Mentok takes a dire turn when Birdman must use every ounce of his power to save the life of a son he never knew he had!

Diana''s conflict with The Morrigan takes an unexpected turn when unlikely allies help her discover her true role as Wonder WomanÑbut Cheetah and company stand between Diana and her final test. ''The Odyssey'' part 10.

In a near-death vision, Diana experiences the power of Dr. Psycho, but is he foe or friend? Wonder Woman''s intensely trippy story continues as hints of her ''normal'' reality continue popping up in unexpected ways! ''The Odyssey'' part 9.