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The devil gets his due as demonically powered super-villains wreak havoc in this 25th-anniversary edition of the classic DC event! Neron, the ruler of hell, makes DC’s villains-and heroes-an offer they can’t refuse, dangling serious power upgrades at the cost of their souls. Who will say yes? Who will say no? And will the DC Universe ever be the same? Collects Underworld Unleashed #1-3, Underworld Unleashed: Abyss-Hell’s Sentinel #1, Underworld Unleashed: Apokolips-Dark Uprising #1, Underworld Unleashed: Batman-Devil’s Asylum #1, and Underworld Unleashed: Patterns of Fear #1.

"THE CADMUS PROJECT" Sleez takes over Cadmus and forces the orginal Newsboy Legion to make young clones of themselves. These clones escape from Cadmus and travel to Metropolis where they come to the attention of Superman. Also, Dan Turpin, while recovering from an attack by Barrage, is visited by Captain Sawyer in the hospital. Dan finds a new perspective on his boss in "LOVE''S LABOR."

Thinking he’s Superman, Matrix battles the real Man of Steel in “Doppelganger.”

Lex Luthor, Jr., finds Supergirl on Earth and plans to make her his bodyguard...after the Hellgrammite makes an attempt on Luthor''s life!

Clark’s parents help him discover that he’s being controlled by the Eradicator.

A villain called Carbide is running rampant through Metropolis. His unique and strange abilities, coupled with his rock-hard exterior, make him a formidable foe for the Man of Steel. But that''s only the beginning! A new underground criminal element is being born in the city and Carbide just might be its mightiest member. It''s a true test of Superman''s newly recovered strength as he faces his latest challenge!

Blackout Part 2! Continued from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #484! The son of Lex Luthor arrives in Metropolis in the midst of a blackout and riots, and Superman is still lost with Mister Z! Continued in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL (1991-2003) #6!

Superman in Exile'' part 8, continued from SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #31. While Superman is held captive aboard an intergalactic slave-ship, on Earth the cops would like to talk to Clark Kent about the charred body found in his apartment. Continued in ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2.

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.

Superman battles an immense alien creature in Antarctica in “Burial Ground.”

Superman has a fruitful encounter with Contessa Erica Alexandra del Portenza, the new CEO of Lexcorp, while Lex Luthor gets a new lease on life in ÒPast, Present and Future!Ó

Superman and Mope remain on the trail of the person who involved Mope in criminal activity, while back on the Tribunal World Cyborg vows to track down Superman.

Superman in Exile'' part 6, continued from SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #30. Lost in the void of space, Superman wrestles with his tormented conscience and hallucinations. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #31.

Obsession has a crush on Superman that borders on stalking. But now there are two SupermenÉdoes that mean there''s twice as much for Obsession to love? Not if Maxima has anything to say about it! Can the Supermen survive all this affection?

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The events of Underworld Unleashed have created a permanent shift in the DC Universe''s balance of power. This unusual one-shot tells of one woman''s attempt to understand this "new world order." Oracle has begun to assemble a database that details the villains'' new profiles and the redoubled threat each represents. Featuring pages constructed in much the same fashion as DC''s now-classic Who''s Who, Patterns of Fear is also the story of Neron''s offer to the wheelchair-bound Barbara Gordon, and includes information about Neron unavailable anywhere else!

It''s a rematch between Superman and the wild vigilante known as the Jackal. Plus, a new addition to the Daily Planet staff is hired over the protests of both Perry White and Clark Kent.

The Year One Annuals continue, exploring pivotal events and untold stories of the DC Universe''s greatest heroes and in this case, villains! The year''s most unusual Year One Annual looks at the previous lives of Superman''s monstrous killer. Cursed with the ability to return after every mortal defeat, Doomsday has survived countless "Year Ones." Four tales are told of the Armageddon Creature''s rampage through the cosmos, before his fateful first encounter with the Man of Steel.

Can even Superman survive when his two greatest adversaries--Lex Luthor and Brainiac--team up to destroy him once and for all? Can these two archvillains play nice long enough to accomplish the task at hand?

Will heads off to San Francisco to confront the man responsible for his father''s death, only to find the man about to commit suicide. Should Starman intervene?

The Legionnaires have fallen prey to the Elements, and Star Boy must stand against them on his own!

There''s trouble at home that Starman would just as soon not face...but running from it sends him into even bigger trouble at the hands of a robotic assassin.

"Earth''s Mightiest Heroes go west! When Vision creates a second squad, Hawkeye grabs the first quinjet to California to lead the West Coast Avengers! And the "Whackos" assemble as Hawkeye is joined by his new bride Mockingbird, Wonder Man, Tigra and an Iron Man or two! But will local vigilante the Shroud join the team? How about Firebird, Hank "Ant-Man" Pym, or the ever-lovin'' blue-eyed Thing?! The West Coasters quickly make their own enemies -- including the Blank, Graviton, Master Pandemonium and a villainous Goliath! Plus, Tigra is targeted by Kraven the Hunter! Wonder Man battles Sandman! And Vision and Scarlet Witch lend a hand against the Grim Reaper and Ultron!" -- Amazon.com summary of Volume 1.

Starman isn''t the only one possessing incredible powers. In fact, there are six others...and the Power Elite want Starman dead.

"Deadline Doom!" In Las Vegas to help a friend, Starman comes face to face with Deadline, a mysterious super-powered assassin.Ê

"Deadly Attraction." A chance interlude between Starman and Power Girl is interrupted when Dr. Polaris, master of magnetism, strikes. Continued next issue.

The Legionnaires sizzle when a mission to Vyrga (Gates'' home planet) uncovers a horrifying mutant beast that is terrorizing the inhabitants. Meanwhile, M''onel''s search for the Emerald Empress heats up.

The Legionnaires deal with the aftermath of the battle with Mordru, including the very real possibility that they may not be able to permanently imprison the sorcerer!

Atom calls on the Justice League to help him adjust to his newfound celebrity except no one is home at JLI headquarters.

Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; Batman created by Bob Kane.

None of Spider-Man''s many allies in the Marvel-Verse boasts the precognitive powers of the Madame Web! The mysterious Cassandra Webb''s incredible future sight helps the web-slinger thwart a criminal who schemes to take over Peter Parker''s current employer, the Daily Globe! But when the unstoppable Juggernaut sets out to kidnap Madame Web, can our friendly neighborhood hero stand in his way? Find out in one of the all-time great Spidey sagas! Years later, arachnid hero Julia Carpenter gains the skills of a seer and upholds the legacy of Madame Web! But when she foresees Peter trying to stop New York''s destruction 24 hours in the future, Julia has bad news for him: He''ll have to save the day alone!