Best Selling Books by Scott Lobdell

Xena, Warrior Princess, has toppled nations through the force of her will. She''s captained the most deadly pirate crew ever to sail the seas. She even turned her back on her past, seeking redemption for her darker acts alongside her partner Gabrielle. And yet, despite her propensity for defeating all odds, her thousand-strong army has fallen to an implacable and ancient evil. Her only recourse? To use the dreaded Necronomicon to summon Ash Williams - the wise-ass, butt-kicking, smooth-talkin'' demon-killer from the future - for aid! But how can Xena save the world when that chainsaw-wielding knucklehead''s every temporal mishap threatens to unravel time itself? Cult favorite media sensations Army of Darkness and Xena, Warrior Princess collide in a wildly hilarious adventure written by Scott Lobdell (Red Hood and the Outlaws, Uncanny X-Men) and featuring artwork by Elliot Fernandez and Diego Galindo!

The X-Men battle against the legacy virus; fight to save Betsy''s life after she is mauled by Sabretooth; and try to stay alive in the face of the imperialistic Shi''Ar and their enemies, the mechanical Phalanx.

After stopping a nuclear explosion, Red Hood and the Outlaws find themselves in the crosshairs of S.H.A.D.E.

Frank and Joe Hardy must go undercover on a television show to discover who is hurting the contestants.

Red Hood is convinced that the super assassin Essence set him up in his battle against the Untitled...and Arsenal and Starfire are prepared to help him get some payback! Plus: the trio learns that the super-villain known as Crux might be a kindred spirit after all!

A ''Robin War'' tie-in! The boys are back in Gotham City and tensions are high! As battle lines are drawn, Red Hood and Arsenal will be forced to choose sides--but will they side with each other? It''s brother versus brother, as the Robin War rages on!

There’s no way to plan for every contingency...even for a son of the Bat like Jason Todd. His goal was to take down the Penguin and assume his role as the prince of Gotham, but the best laid plans go awry when Oswald Cobblepot gets the last laugh—and the last bullet! And not even the Red Hood and his posse can stop him. (How could they with the Iceberg Lounge under siege and Bunker, Wingman and the Sisters Su too busy to help Jason deal with a Penguin ascendant?) Don’t miss the startling conclusion to “Prince of Gotham!” What can Lex Luthor offer former sidekick Jason Todd? Sidekicks…broken, battered and catastrophically dangerous sidekicks. The Teen Titans they’re not!There’s no way to plan for every contingency...even for a son of the Bat like Jason Todd. His goal was to take down the Penguin and assume his role as the prince of Gotham, but the best laid plans go awry when Oswald Cobblepot gets the last laugh—and the last bullet! And not even the Red Hood and his posse can stop him. (How could they with the Iceberg Lounge under siege and Bunker, Wingman and the Sisters Su too busy to help Jason deal with a Penguin ascendant?) Don’t miss the startling conclusion to “Prince of Gotham!” What can Lex Luthor offer former sidekick Jason Todd? Sidekicks…broken, battered and catastrophically dangerous sidekicks. The Teen Titans they’re not!

In the aftermath of the war between Batman and The Joker, Jason Todd has a few decisions to make. Does Gotham City-or the world at large-really need the Red Hood? If Jason contemplates retiring the Red Hood mask altogether, what does that mean for Artemis and Bizarro? Can the Outlaws continue to exist without their leader? A family reunion with Ric Grayson doesn’t go as planned as he brought along his new friend: Punchline!

Collects Bizarre Adventures (1981) #25; Marvel Fanfare (1982) #10-13; Solo Avengers (1987) #7; Black Widow: Coldest War (1990); Punisher/Black Widow: Spinning Doomsday''s Web (1992); Daredevil/Black Widow: Abattoir (1993); Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #135; Daredevil Annual (1967) #10; Fury/Black Widow: Death Duty (1995); Journey Into Mystery (1951) 517-519. The Black Widow goes solo in adventures that defined her as one of Marvel’s greatest heroes! In one of the most beloved Black Widow stories of all time, enter a web of intrigue as Natasha navigates a complex maze of international espionage orchestrated by an old foe! Then, a revelation regarding the Red Guardian draws Black Widow back into a Russian spymaster’s crosshairs. Plus: Natasha teams with the Punisher to take down a rogue former government agent, reunites with Daredevil to investigate the murder of S.H.I.E.L.D. psychics and returns to post-Soviet Russia with Nick Fury!

Looking to make his mark on Gotham CityÕs crowded underworld, Red Hood infiltrates the Iceberg Lounge in an attempt to further annoy the Penguin. But it might be the Penguin who gets the drop on Red Hood this time. Plus, the truth about BizarroÕs condition finally comes outÑand the consequences could be catastrophic for Artemis!

Mutantkind marked for X-cution! Life is as volatile as ever for the X-Men as Storm and Forge''s romance reaches a dramatic turning point, and the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide! Meanwhile, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X''s past are revealed! But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped - and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier - the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war...with each other! Witness epic battles around the globe and on the moon as Mister Sinister''s subtle plan of vengeance on Apocalypse unfolds. And prepare for major revelations about the true identities of Cable and his twisted doppelganger, Stryfe! Featuring blood, angst, sacrifice and great big guns as Marvel''s mutant families dance to the villains'' twisted tune! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #289-296, X-MEN (1991) #10-16, X-FACTOR (1986) #84-86 and X-FORCE (1991) #16-18.

Clark attempts to enjoy a moment of peace with Diana and his friends when an unexpected visitor appears.

Jason Todd’s downward spiral began when he was murdered by The Joker. But deep in his heart he blamed himself for charging headfirst into deadly danger. His rage and self-loathing caused him to lash out at those around him-keeping friends and family alike at arm’s length. Until the Outlaws. First Arsenal and Starfire, and later, Artemis and Bizarro, saw through his defenses. Now it’s time to pay it forward to the one person who represents all the mistakes he’s made in his own life: Duela Dent. But can he save The Joker’s Daughter...when he couldn’t even save himself? Don’t miss the end of the Outlaw era!

ÒDARK TRINITYÓ part four! The unimaginable has happened-Black Mask has gained control of one of the most powerful beings in the world: Bizarro! Can the Red Hood stop him before Black MaskÕs reign of terror begins?

The Hit List Agenda'' sets its sights on Executive Assistant: Orchid! Aspen''s first ever intra-series summer event, ''The Hit List Agenda'' debuts right HERE in the pages of this exciting first issue! The blood trail of ''The Hit List Agenda'' leads to a small, poverty-stricken Colombian village in South America. A powerful drug cartel led by Ramos Cordova seeks to strengthen their grip of power and fear over their oppressed citizens. Executive Assistant: Orchid is up to the task as her master and his unruly son Umberto, use her element of surprise to settle an old debt with their rivals-definitively. But, when her orders send her north to Dallas, her mission may unwittingly engulf her into a conspiracy larger-and more dangerous-- than her ''capable'' abilities can handle! Aspen''s first ever Summer-spanning event, ''The Hit List Agenda'' continues right here in the pages of EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: ORCHID!

Tim Drake, Batman''s former sidekick, is back in action when an international organization called Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E. seeks to capture, kill, or co-opt super-powered teenagers. As Red Robin, he''s going to have to team up with the mysterious and belligerent powerhouse thief known as Wonder Girl, the hyperactive speedster calling himself Kid Flash and few more all-new teen super-heroes to stand any chance at all against N.O.W.H.E.R.E. But as Superboy meets them for the first time, the Titans have to wonder, is he a friend--or foe?

“Generation Outlaw” continues! Class is in session, and Red Hood’s students still have a lot to learn. With Doomed running amok, each villain-in-training decides to use the chaos in order to stake their claim as the one to beat. But while Red Hood tries to teach them a valuable lesson about power and responsibility, Doomed’s actions could, well, literally doom them all!

A ''Death of the Family'' tie-in issue! Tim Drake and Jason Todd have to survive a confrontation with The Joker and stop their respective teams from killing each other. Considering how well they''ve worked together in the past, that shouldn''t be a problem, right?

In the aftermath of H''EL ON EARTH, Supergirl''s world has been shattered in every way possible. Kara Zor-El searches the stars for a new home, but in doing so, encounters one of Superman''s deadliest enemies in his New 52 debut: Cyborg Superman! New writer Michael Alan Nelson takes over the Girl of Steel in SUPERGIRL VOL. 4, collecting issues #21-26.

The finale of Flash Forward is here, and Wally West must make the toughest choice of his life: save the day, or save his family. With the crack in the Dark Multiversal barrier reaching critical mass, Wally’s mettle will be tested in ways the young hero has never seen before…and this surprise ending will leave you speechless!

The Penguin has redeveloped waterfront property into a new boardwalk attraction for children of all ages, but Red Hood knows any ÒlegitimateÓ business of the PenguinÕs is a cover for something illegitimate. Plus, Artemis pays a visit to Lex Luthor to find out about the Òside effectsÓ of BizarroÕs revival, though Lex might be more concerned with dredging up his past with the wayward Amazon than answering any of her questions.

Unknown to the Teen Titans, Red Robin''s condition is worsening after the events of ''Death of the Family,'' and now Red Robin must face an even greater tragedy!

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel, starring heroes from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis…a Zero Hour…a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 domed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: SHAZAM: It’s Shazam vs. steampunk as the Captain Marvel family faces an invasion by the world of Gotham by Gaslight! BOOSTER GOLD: When time-displaced heroes collide! Booster, Rip Hunter and the Time Masters face off against Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes with the entire Convergence hanging in the balance! BLUE BEETLE: The heroes of Hub City-Blue Beetle, Captain Atom and the Question-stand watch against an entire army of Legionnaires! CRIME SYNDICATE: The evil equivalents of the world’s most powerful heroes rule their city with an iron fist-until the mind-blowing super-beings of DC One Million arrive to topple their tyranny! PLASTIC MAN AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS: In a world where World War II ended in America’s defeat, the few heroes left standing are about to fall before the Nazi regime-until the killer cyborg superheroes of Futures End attack! Superheroes from the Multiverse’s most unique worlds and far-flung eras battle some of its most ruthless villains in CONVERGENCE: INFINITE EARTHS BOOK 2!

Homecoming Day has arrived! Hunter, Celeste and their friends find themselves going above and beyond the normal duties of your usual Homecoming committee-as they are forced to save the world from an alien invasion! However, the kids discover that just like the big night, anything can happen, and this final surprise will leave them questioning what is right and wrong-with results that could end their lives for good! The mind-bending finale will leave you wondering if school will ever be safe again!

With their uneasy alliance in place, the sirens encounter trouble in the form of the mysteriously returned Bruce Wayne. He''s dazzling, he''s dangerous and he''s got his sights set on Harley Quinn! Has romance sparked between these two long-time enemies--or is Wayne playing a more sinister game?

When A.T.A.C. agents across the country start getting strange and bizarre cases, it''s up to Joe and Frank Hardy to find the computer hacker responsible! Anyone smart enough to break into A.T.A.C. security certainly has the skills to make things difficult for the Hardy Boys – even in what seems to be the empty Bayport High School in the middle of the night. But even the Undercover Brothers will be surprised when they uncover their adversary''s true identity! With cameos by Lindsay Rider, the Sisters Noir, and Dennis Hogan, this special case involves a list of suspects that includes almost everyone the Hardy Boys have ever met!

When the border between the Multiverse and the Dark Multiverse starts to buckle, who do you turn to? The answer: Wally West. Once the Fastest Man Alive, he’s now a man with nothing left to live for. Will Tempus Fuginaut’s chosen champion rise to the occasion and fight back the demons of the darkness, or will Wally’s own demons win the day?

Red Hood rides solo in the future as he reveals hints to how the Outlaws and his partners Starfire and Arsenal parted ways and how that led to Jason Todd''s new mission of retribution and brutal justice.

Its name is Doomsday. It came from the Phantom Zone, where the Man of Steel had banished it once before. Bigger. Deadlier. Capable of killing life on Earth. Superman can stop it. But even that is not the end. Evil is in its blood. And when that blood is spilled, the innocent will fall—and Superman himself will discover the monster within. The Last Son of Krypton may become a destroyer of worlds himself, leaving the earth without its greatest protector. His allies each must make a choice. If they unleash the monster, will they lose the man? Is this Earth''s last shot at salvation, or are Superman and everyone he cares about…DOOMED? SUPERMAN #30-31, ACTION COMICS #31-35, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #3, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #8-12, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1, SUPERGIRL #34-35, BATMAN/SUPERMAN #11 and SUPERMAN: DOOMED #1-2 with select pages from ACTION COMICS #30 and SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #7.

Deadly secrets are exposed, as Gia''s origin finally comes to light and the true history of her "powers" are disclosed! Yet, the most shocking truth will reveal itself as the ladies investigate an international weapons manufacturer, and learn-perhaps too late-that they may be in far over their heads!

Final Issue! All the heroes of the DC Universe unite to face a crisis of infinite proportions - but when all is done, there can be only one reality. But will even that survive the battle?

Traveling across the country on the maiden voyage of a sleek new modern train, the HARDY BOYS find themselves framed for murder! But they can''t depend on A.T.A.C. to help them -- because every indication is that it is a super secret spy organization that framed them! Ages 8 to 12.

Look out, Red Robin and Superboy, the power of Wonder Girl''s armor has been unleashed! Plus, introducing Diesel! Is he Wonder Girl''s new boyfriend or something worse?

Red Hood, Artemis, and Bizarro have battled many threats together...but they’ve never faced a veritable army of the damned! Which is what is happening during the protests on the streets of Qurac as the Untitled prepare to strike at the heart of humanity! At the same time Artemis has to go sword-to-word with Essence. As the enemy gathers its forces, it is clear the Dark Trinity needs to expand its roster-and fast! Red Hood, Artemis, and Bizarro have battled many threats together...but they’ve never faced a veritable army of the damned! Which is what is happening during the protests on the streets of Qurac as the Untitled prepare to strike at the heart of humanity! At the same time Artemis has to go sword-to-word with Essence. As the enemy gathers its forces, it is clear the Dark Trinity needs to expand its roster-and fast!

Missing since the fateful events of issue #25, the story of what happened to Bizarro and Artemis after they were sucked through the quantum doorway can finally be told! Trapped in a strange reality where everyone with metahuman abilities has become normal and ordinary humans now possess powers, up is down, left is right and only a pair of Outlaws can save the day in a world gone mad. Meet strange new foes, and even stranger new allies. Can the Outlaws fix this broken world and still make it back to our world and their mission alongside the Red Hood?

Which new member of the Teen Titans reveals his true colors? Also, as tension builds between the team and Red Robin, a dangerous new threat appears in New York.

In an alternate reality in which Charles Xavier has been killed by his son Legion, Rogue leads a team of X-Men consisting of Magneto, Sunfire, Blink, Morph, and Sabretooth against the despotic Apocalypse.