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Darkness envelops the DC Universe, as the aptly named alien known as the Sun-Eater plunges the Earth into permanent night-and along with it, freezing temperatures and ecological disaster. Can DC’s greatest heroes and scientists save the day? And what does this mean for Superman, whose powers are derived from Earth’s sun? With hope all but lost, can Hal Jordan save a planet he previously turned his back on? And if so, at what cost? Collects The Final Night #1-4, Parallax: Emerald Night #1, Green Lantern #81, and The Final Night Preview #1.

SILVER SCORPION #1 As seen in hundreds of major media outlets around the world, such as Time, Wired, The New York Post, USA Today, Fox News, NPR, Gulf News, Asharq Al-Awsat and more, experience the origin story of the new superhero, "Silver Scorpion." "The comic book will help to establish trust and understanding between cultures, to empower young people with disabilities." ¨C President Bill Clinton, at the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative The Silver Scorpion tells the story of a teenager, Bashir Bari, who loses his legs in a tragic accident. Consumed with anger and grief, Bashir retreats into a world of isolation, resentful of the pitiful looks and whispers of strangers. When he accidentally witnesses the murder of Tarek, a mysterious local metal smith, Bashir is unwittingly chosen as the new guardian of an ancient power that has remained hidden for centuries. With new abilities allowing him to manipulate the metal around him, Bashir must now decide how to use this gift and balance the line between justice and vengeance.

DOUBLE-SIZED SERIES FINALE! RON MARZ returns to the title he helped launch with a self-contained MAGDALENA story foreshadowing his new MAGDALENA series (coming in January) while wrapping up ARTIFACTS! Also inside are two talent hunt winner stories! One a story of the Witchblade deep in the heart of Africa in 1904, and the other a present day story of Tom Judge trying to help a man afflicted with an ancient curse.

Tiamat, Part 3 of 4! ...Still reeling from the events of Artifacts, Sara succumbs to the mythic power of the Babylonian God-Queen Tiamat. With the Balance out of the way, will Tiamat remake New York in her image?

DOUBLE-SIZED ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! Starting a new storyline, the team of writer RON MARZ and artist LAURA BRAGA continue their acclaimed run, providing an entry point for new readers, as well as a celebration of all that''s gone before. Also features a second story by MARZ & BRAGA, revealing a previously untold tale of the Witchblade in feudal Japan, as well as other bonus features.

John Carter and Dejah Thoris finally return to majestic Helium, but they find the city strangely deserted. John and Dejah must find out what happened to its inhabitants, or suffer the same horrific fate! More amazing adventure in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs, by the team of Ron Marz, Ian Edginton and Ariel Medel.

One of the longest-running series in comics reaches a milestone: 125 issues and still going strong! There''s no better way to mark this occasion than with the start of the biggest Witchblade story arc ever! For more than a year now, the Witchblade has been split between two bearers-NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and dancer Danielle Baptiste-and they have coexisted peacefully. But that''s all about to end. Beginning in this issue, the six-part ''War of the Witchblades'' arc will change Sara, Dani and the Witchblade forever. Sara has been Dani''s friend and mentor, but now she becomes her bitter enemy. By the end of the storyline, only ONE bearer will remain. The critically acclaimed team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic is joined by cover artist Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man), who contributes a two-part cover of Sara and Dani.

Rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste is unprepared as the servants of the Angelus are closing in on her. But there''s no reason not to trust the good guys, right? This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead directly into First Born #2!......Joining long time writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) for all three Witchblade First Born tie-in issues will be the art team of Matt Haley (SUPERMAN RETURNS, WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (STORM, DAILY BUGLE: CIVIL WAR EDITION).

A new chapter in the Witchblade saga begins now! After the stunning events of FIRST BORN , who will be the bearer of the Witchblade? Will Sara Pezzini take up the ancient, powerful artifact again, or will Dani Baptiste retain it? The pieces for the most surprising year of Witchblade ever begin to come together here as both Sara and Dani head in new directions.......FIRST BORN architect Ron Marz ( ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH ) reunites with artist Sami Basri ( JLA CLASSIFIED ) for this new chapter in the Witchblade legacy.

It''s the ultimate battle of man vs. machine as Green Lantern tests his mettle against the brand new techno threat of the Machine Messiah.

FIRST BORN tie-in issue! A new life has entered the world ... but that life, as well as the world, might be in more than danger than ever before. Following the shocking events of FIRST BORN #3 , who will protect Sara''s Pezzini''s baby from agents of the warring Darkness and Angelus? Is rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste anywhere near ready for the job?......FIRST BORN architect Ron Marz ( ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH ) is joined in the final of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the veteran art team of Rick Leonardi ( JLA, SUPERMAN RETURNS), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew ( VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE ).

A quiet, romantic weekend in New England turns into a terrifying mystery when Sara and Gleason are pulled into an investigation of missing children. But is this a simple missing persons case or has the Witchblade been drawn to another supernatural crime? Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and a variant cover by Nelson Blake II (The Darkness)! Cover A - Stjepan Sejic Cover B - Nelson Blake II

FIRST BORN tie-in issue! Patience, the current Magdalena is suddenly drawn into the events of FIRST BORN as Sara Pezzini and new Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste struggle to survive the battle. This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead directly into FIRST BORN #3!...Long time scribe Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) is joined in the second of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the unstoppable art team of Steve Sadowski (JSA, RED SONJA ANNUAL), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE).

Turok discovers the greatest mystery of the Lost Valley is ... Turok himself?! Stunning revelations abound as Turok learns the long-buried truth about the Lost Valley, and about himself. Now he just has to live long enough to escape this time-lost land and the fate waiting for him thanks to the bounty hunter who has doggedly pursued him. Oh, and dinosaurs too! More prehistoric peril by Ron Marz and Roberto Castro!

The Witchblade has borne many wielders in many eras, perhaps even in other realms. Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic tell a fantasy tale of epic proportions as only they can. But how does all this connect to Sara Pezzini?

Pantheon'' Part 2 of 3...Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! The android assassin Aphrodite IV is back in town and Sara''s confrontation with the cold-blooded killer will force her to face her own actions during ''War of the Witchblades.''

END OF AN ERA! WITCHBLADE reaches its landmark one hundred-fiftieth issue! The series reaches another landmark as long time writer RON MARZ and artist STJEPAN SEJIC put a final stamp on the series they helped define for the modern reader with their final issue.

After a fiery encounter with Sinestro, the United Planets Lanterns confront Green Lantern for illegally operating within the quarantine zone. When the mystery of what took place on Korugar is finally revealed, Hal discovers a nefarious consolidation of power that changes everything he thought he knew. But before he can stop those responsible, representatives of the United Planets Corps have arrived to apprehend Hal for unlawful use of emotional spectrum energy! With a little help from a mystical source, Hal receives shocking information about the origin of his ring just in time to travel to Oa and uncover an electrifying mystery! Also includes the finale to the origin of Sinson and the lead-in to the new Sinister Sons series! Plus: Kevin Maguire joins Green Lantern architect Jeremy Adams to tell the tale of Guy Gardner, the United Planets, Lobo and…wrestling? It’s “Guy’s Bogus Lobo Adventure”!Collects Green Lantern #7-12.

THE RIDE takes no prisoners in the return of the series Entertainment Weekly calls "BALLS-TO-THE-WALL PULP STORYTELLING!" Featuring a line-up of creators that is literally a who''s-who of legendary talent, fans of crime and action books will not be disappointed. Join Rick Leonardi (UNCANNY X-MEN), David Lapham (STRAY BULLETS), Ron Marz (GREEN LANTERN), Nathan Edmondson (WHO IS JAKE ELLIS?), Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST) and more! With fast cars, hot babes, and a healthy serving of the Dixie-Mafia, you simply can''t miss THE RIDE: SOUTHERN GOTHIC! "

Collects Thor (1966) #468-475 and Annual #18, Silver Surfer (1987) #86-88, Warlock Chronicles #6-8 And Warlock and The Infinity Watch #23-25. Thor on a cosmic rampage! The God of Thunder has gone mad, and the most powerful heroes in the cosmos may not be able to stop him! Beta Ray Bill and Sif hope to talk him down. Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer intend to cure him. And Thanos is always spoiling for a fight! But when the berserk Thor gets an immense power-up from an Infinity Gem, all bets are off - and even almighty Odin may be unable to save his son! When the dust settles, what comes next for Asgard? The High Evolutionary has some ideas - and they involve his new Godlings! From this cosmic crucible, Thor will emerge transformed - and come face-to-face with someone he never expected to see!

Kyle Rayner gets together with John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and Alan Scott to toast to their fallen friend. Plus, Green Lantern faces his toughest challenge yet: babysitting Donna Troy''s son.

Wally West is ready to call it quits. After a tumultuous and traumatic few years from DC Universe: Rebirth to Heroes in Crisis to Dark Nights: Death Metal, the former Kid Flash is ready to walk, not run, away from the superhero life-but Barry Allen needs his former partner now more than ever. This volume collects The Flash #763-771 and The Flash 2021 Annual #1.

One of the biggest chapters in Green Lantern history begins here, in ''Emerald Twilight'' part 1! Hal returns to ground zero and attempts to use his Power Ring to resurrect the devastated Coast City--but his acts come at a terrible cost! Featuring the first appearance of Kyle Rayner!

It''s a ''lost'' story of Green Lantern from the 1990s, by the legendary creators of that era: Ron Marz and Darryl Banks! While on monitor duty in the JLA Watchtower, an unexpected threat will challenge Kyle Rayner''s abilities and imagination...can this young Green Lantern overcome his fear to stop a villain in his tracks?Plus, don''t miss a special reprint from the 1990s!

In the aftermath of epic events of the "Final Night," Green Lantern and the heroes of the DC Universe mourn the loss of a true hero.

LA SENTINELLE DE L''ESPACE FACE À L''EFFONDREMENT DU TEMPS ! Quand le premier Captain Marvel succombe à un cancer, l''univers perd l''un de ses plus grands champions. Dès lors, son fils Genis-Vell sillonne la galaxie pour se montrer digne de son héritage. Lorsque son ami le Silver Surfer lui propose d''emprunter le Joyau du Temps de Gamora pour aller dans le passé, Genis y voit l''opportunité de rencontrer ce père qu''il n''a pas connu. Mais jouer avec le temps peut être particulièrement dangereux... Ron Marz (Silver Surfer) et Ron Lim (Infinity War) se réunissent une nouvelle fois et signent une aventure haletante à travers l''espace et le temps. [CET ALBUM CONTIENT LES ÉPISODES SILVER SURFER: REBIRTH - LEGACY (2023) 1 À 5.]

Batman travels to the Amazonian rainforests in an attempt to prevent a new Alien infestation reaching civilization. His strength and fortitude are tested as never before in a battle for survival. If Batman fails, all humanity will pay the price.

Rising star artist Mike Choi returns with a sequel to the acclaimed, controversial story from Witchblade #88 about a child''s murder. Detective Sara Pezzini confronts the man who may be responsible for the heinous crime, but when he won''t admit his guilt, how far will Sara go to get a confession? And can she stop the Witchblade from taking vengeance? Plus, one of Sara''s original foes makes a most unexpected appearance as the groundwork is laid for the monumental Witchblade #100! See why Paperback Reader says Witchblade is "The best it has ever been. This is an A+ comic book."

Collects WITCHBLADE #170-174. This first volume in a new series of WITCHBLADE collections provides a perfect jumping-on point! Sara Pezzini has given up the Witchblade and taken up the life of a small-town Sheriff, but her past comes back haunt her in deadly fashion. Acclaimed writer RON MARZ returns to the series, working with gifted artist LAURA BRAGA to tell the next chapter in the life of Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade!

The team that brought you the epic FIRST BORN limited series begins their historic run on WITCHBLADE! Longtime writer Ron Marz (SAMURAI: HEAVEN and EARTH, PANTHEON CITY) is joined by painter Stjepan Sejic (THE DARKNESS: LEVELS), and both creators have committed to the title until at least issue #150! This issue provides a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, as Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste begin a new chapter as joint bearers of the Witchblade.

John Carter has crossed the vast deserts of Mars to find his beloved Dejah Thoris. But have they been reunited only to die together? John''s sworn enemy, Union officer Captain Joshua Clark, will not rest until the Warlord of Mars is dead! Writer Ron Marz continues his acclaimed run as "Invaders of Mars" builds toward its epic conclusion.

Sibling Rivalry! Julie Pezzini has led a rough life, including a stint in prison. But that''s nothing compared to being the sister of an NYPD Detective who also happens to wield a powerful mystic weapon. Even Sara and the Witchblade might not be enough to keep Julie safe in Sara''s world of supernatural threats!

Part 2 of 5 - Story by Ron Marz. Art by Renato Arlem and Robert Jones. Cover by Scott Clark. Diva is dead. Strafe has betrayed the team and joined Despot''s evil ranks. And Spartan assumes command of StormWatch. This is the moment that leads into the unbelievable Image Event – Images of Tomorrow.

Witchblade 15th Anniversary Issue! In 1995, Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, David Wohl, and Brian Haberlin created a new kind of comic heroine with the origin of Sara Pezzini, the latest in a long line of bearers of the mystical gauntlet known as the Witchblade. ......In an over-sized 15th Anniversary issue, Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic tell Sara''s origin from a new perspective, planting seeds that soon will bear deadly fruit! Featuring two covers and also including special anniversary features, pin ups, and much more!

SERIES FINALE! An era comes to a close with the double-sized final issue of Sara Pezzini''s twenty-year run. Several previous Witchblade artists return to the title to send her off in style. The story resolves Sara''s return to New York and her relationship with Gleason and her attempt to find a suitable bearer to give the Artifact to.

Tiamat, Part 1 of 4! ...The Witchblade''s power dates back to the beginning of time. But there have been other powers through the centuries, and some of them have merely slumbered, awaiting an awakening. Now an ancient goddess arises in New York City, and only Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini stands against her. Is Sara ready to face a foe that was old when the world was young? Join longtime writer Ron Marz (Artifacts, Magdalena) and collaborator Stjepan Sejic (Broken Trinity, Angelus) as they charge towards the landmark issue #150!

The Witchblade''s power dates back to the beginning of time. But there have been other powers through the centuries, and some of them have merely slumbered, awaiting an awakening. Now an ancient goddess arises in New York City, and only Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini stands against her. As the pieces move into place for Artifacts, is Sara ready to face a foe that was old when the world was young?

Partners...This issue tests everything Sara Pezzini has ever learned about being a New York City Police detective. When a friend''s young daughter is missing, not even the mysterious power of the Witchblade can help Sara find her in this emotional, gripping story.