EL DIABLO #6

Written by Jai Nitz
Art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks

The fiery finale! He's lost his allies, his girlfriend and his soul – now former mob lord Chato Santana, the new El Diablo, must use all his Tony Soprano-like cleverness to escape the death penalty. Will the DCU's new spirit of vengeance live to see another day?

On sale February 4 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE MIGHTY #1

Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne
Art by Peter Snejbjerg
Cover by Dave Johnson
Variant cover by Ivan Reis & Joe Prado

Welcome to the world of The Mighty! Alpha One – America’s first and only Super Hero – is supported by Section Omega, an entire police force devoted to assisting him in his quest for justice. Lt. Gabriel Cole has worked his way up the ranks of Section Omega and his connection to Alpha One reaches back to his own tragic childhood and an accident nobody could have survived. But when murder strikes at the top of the organization, the case falls into his lap, and he’ll begin to learn what being a hero is really all about!
Written by Peter J. Tomasi (FINAL CRISIS: REQUIEM, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) and Keith Champagne (WORLD WAR III) with gorgeous art by Peter Snejbjerg (STARMAN, THE LIGHT BRIGADE), this new ongoing series is not to be missed!

On sale February 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

R.E.B.E.L.S. #1

Written by Tony Bedard
Art and cover by Andy Clarke
Variant cover by Andy Clarke

The future is now in this all-new monthly series! Brainiac 2 is a hunted man. His cosmic police force safeguarded over 80 worlds until a mysterious adversary suddenly seized control. Now Vril Dox must recruit a new team to win back his command and free countless billions. But
this time, he's basing his new group on the greatest heroes and villains of the 31st Century!
Guest-starring Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Andy Clarke), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Clarke). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

REIGN IN HELL #8

Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Tom Derenick & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Justiniano

The bloody denouement arrives as the heir to the throne of Hell is chosen! Will Blue Devil regain his soul? Will there be a Hell left once Lobo’s had his way? Will Dr. Occult convince his lost love to come home? Find the answers here!

On sale February 25 • 8 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #4

Written by Billy Tucci
Art and cover by Billy Tucci

Holding out against all odds for four days without food and water, the trapped Easy Company has suffered countless wounds and fatalities. But as Sgt. Rock leads a desperate patrol to find sustenance, angels arrive in the forms of Johnny Cloud and the Haunted Tank. But unbeknownst to all, the Nazis have laid a trap for the Lost Battalion by springing 7,000 Reich soldiers against the would-be rescuers.

On sale February 25 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TRINITY #36-39

Written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Art by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens, Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton & Ande Parks
Covers to issue #36 by Shane Davis & Richard Friend; covers to issues #37-39 by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang

The war to save all of reality rages on and is waged in the memory of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. But the legendary Trinity battle to end the conflict themselves by becoming more than just a memory!
Issue #36 on sale February 4; issue #37 on sale February 11; issue #38 on sale February 18; issue #39 on sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #10

Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Graham Nolan & Dan Green
Cover by Justiniano

The secret’s out! The puzzling mystery of the island is revealed...but has it come too late for those who hoped for a life beyond its shores? Get set for some of the strangest, most explosive TNT clashes between men and beasts ever chronicled!

On sale February 25 • 10 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

100 BULLETS #100

Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson

This is it. Nearly a decade in the making, the Eisner Award-winning, critically acclaimed series comes to its inevitably blood-soaked end. What final fate do agent Graves and the rest of the cast face? Who will be left standing when the gun smoke clears? Find out in the epic, final issue of the series Playboy magazine called “a meditation on money, power and morality...for our money, the best current ongoing series.”

FINAL ISSUE • On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

100% HC

Written by Paul Pope
Art and cover by Paul Pope

The edgy, groundbreaking epic from visionary Eisner Award winning creator Paul Pope is now available in hardcover! Collecting all five issues of the hard-hitting miniseries that takes a peek inside a cyberpunk vision of the year 2038 through the lives of six different people, this new volume includes a host of sketches, designs and other never-before-scene material from Pope.

Advance solicited; on sale April 15 • 256 pg, B&W, $39.99 US
MATURE READERS

AIR #7

Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker

            Blythe has traveled through a country that doesn't exist to a dimension of lost things to search for the stranger she's fallen in love with — a man who may or may not be a terrorist. Now, they will be reunited in the strangest way possible: Trapped in 10-year-old Zayn's body, Blythe will relive his life. The things she'll learn will shock her, and perhaps forever alter her course…
And to make sure no one misses the series that's winning raves from the industry's top names, the issue features a very special Vertigo event: a full 22-page story that’s a perfect jumping-on point for new readers and a recap of the story so far — all for only a dollar!
Retailers, please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

Advance solicited; on sale March 18 • 32 pg, FC, $1.00 US • MATURE READERS

AIR VOL. 1: LETTERS FROM LOST COUNTRIES TP

Written by G. Willow Wilson
Art and cover by M.K. Perker

        Collecting the story that started it all, from AIR # 1 - 5! Blythe knew it was a risky time to be an airline stewardess, but the skies might be much more dangerous than anyone imagines.  She's just learned of the Etesian Front – vigilantes dedicated to take the skies back from terrorism. They're after a mysterious man she's just met.  And whether he's an average frequent flier or a terrorist, finding out will lead Blythe to discover the weird science of hyperpraxis – an innovation that will change the way we see technology forever.   
From the comics imprint known for breaking new ground, G. Willow Wilson and M. K. Perker bring a flight of fantasy for the age of technology.   

Advance-solicited; on sale March 18 • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS

BANG! TANGO #1

Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Adrian Sibar & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Howard Chaykin

A passionate ex-gangster tries to make good in his second life as a tango dancer in this new 6-issue miniseries from writer Joe Kelly (JLA, ACTION COMICS) and artist Adrian Sibar (BATGIRL). But his world is thrown out-of-step when an old flame tracks him down, bringing with her the violence of his old life as well as the smoldering sexual conflict that drove them apart. She’s sultry, vivacious and irresistible – she’s the girl of his dreams…but she’s carrying one dangerous, little flaw.

On sale February 4 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #39

Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli
Cover by John Paul Leon

“War Powers” part 3 of 4. Deep in Chinatown, Matty strikes it rich – at least for his bosses. Now he has a long fight back through the war-torn streets of New York. What's the money for, anyway? And what "game changer" does Parco have planned?

On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES #81

Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by James Jean

In our fifth and final chapter of this first big post-war saga, you're going to find out why this story was called “The Dark Ages.” Yes, this is a dark story, and we're afraid you're not going to like it one bit – unless, of course, you think not nearly enough terrible and tragic things have happened to our stalwart heroes of Fabletown. We now suspect that, if the Fables had truly had any idea of the full consequences, they'd never have gone to war at all.

On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

GREATEST HITS #6

Written by David Tischman
Art by Glenn Fabry & Gary Erskine
Cover by Glenn Fabry

Nick walks the red carpet at the hottest ticket in town – the Hollywood premiere of "Greatest Hits." Now that Nick knows the heroes in his life don't need to be super, can he be friends with the Mates? And what happened to the greatest super-team of all time? It's all part of the documentary's big reveal. Keep it in focus – it's the final issue, and this film is not yet rated.

On sale February 18 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #252

Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Landini
Cover by Lee Bermejo

12 years ago in Liverpool, there was a bloody dockers’ strike. Things fell apart when a union leader caved-in to the bosses. Today, John Constantine has a new girlfriend and an extraordinary, horrible new skin complaint: A weeping, dark, knobby scab covers part of his body. And it’s  growing. What’s the bizarre link between this skin fungus and a largely forgotten chapter of British Trade Union history?

On sale February 18 • 32

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #10

Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Luca Rossi and Kyle Baker
Cover by Glenn Fabry

The final chapter of "Love Stories for Dead People" finds Fig in the basement at the heart of the labyrinth, while Harry and Ann square off against the nightmare that once kept Cain himself awake at night. Meanwhile, the massive party upstairs winds down with unexpected repurcussions. Also featuring a short story illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN).

On sale February 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

HAUNTED TANK #3

Written by Frank Marraffino
Art by Henry Flint
Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta

A dead Cavalry General and the crew of his haunted M1A1 Abrams tank charge toward a victory that’s supposed to be in the bank. But liberating the locals from the tyranny of an outlaw regime isn’t as razor-cut and desert-dry as the crew were led to believe – especially when the Confederate ghost sees the seeds of a conflict in Iraq with which he’s all too familiar: civil war.

On sale February 4 • 3 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #31

Written by Matthew Sturges & Bill Willingham
Art by Tony Akins & Jose Marzan Jr.
Cover by Brian Bolland

Part 4 of “Jack's Big Book of War.” You know how they talk about the "power of the printed word"? What they don't want to tell you is that this power is more than just how a bunch of ideas can convince people to do stuff. It's about how ideas can make things explode. So hold on to your hats, gang, these printed words are so powerful they're going to knock your socks right off your toes!

On sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES VOL. 5: TURNING PAGES TP

Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Tony Akins, Russ Braun & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by Brian Bolland

Get ready for Jack’s adventures out West, as Smiling Jack Candle crosses paths with a grim sheriff from back East who carries no gun. Collecting issues #22-27 of the series Publishers Weekly says “any sophisticated comics fan will enjoy.”

Advance-solicited; on sale March 4 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS

MADAME XANADU #8

Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend
Madame Xanadu is desperate to stop the brutal Jack the

Ripper slayings and save the destitute women of Whitechapel. But it looks like the Phantom Stranger has other plans, and he’s been harboring them all along! Betrayal and love collide in the latest dynamic issue from comics legend Matt Wagner and skyrocketing art talent Amy Reeder Hadley.

On sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

NORTHLANDERS #15

Written by Brian Wood
Art by Ryan Kelly
Cover by Massimo Carnevale

“The Cross + The Hammer” part 5 of 6. Magnus' past is revealed, and if you thought it was impossible for him to get more dangerous, he just did. But Ragnar's tightening the noose, and Magnus is running out of room to maneuver. Thousands of men fight on a battlefield in Clontarf while these two men wage their own game of death.

On sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED #26

Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Davide Furno
Cover by Jock

Sharpen your shanks and get ready as SCALPED goes behind bars! Part 2 of "High Lonesome" is a special stand-alone issue spotlighting the renegade FBI agent known as Diesel, a tougher-than-nails fanatic and wannabe-Native American who can't seem to keep himself out of trouble – even when he's locked up in jail.

On sale February 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS #4

Story by Neil Gaiman
Adaptation and art by P. Craig Russell
Cover by Yuko Shimizu
Variant cover by Joe Kubert

The conclusion of the adaptation of best-selling author Neil Gaiman’s novella THE SANDMAN: THE DREAM HUNTERS into comics by master storyteller P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS)! Hungry for revenge, the fox has nevertheless been forbidden from taking the life of the Master of Ying-Yang, the source of all of her beloved monk’s woes. But for a brave and crafty fox, there are worse fates to imagine than death. Featuring a variant cover by the legendary Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock)!             Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Yuko Shimizu), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Joe Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale February 4 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOL. 1: BACK ON THE STREET TP

Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Darick Robertson, Jerome K. Moore, Keith Aiken, Ray Kryssing, Dick Giordano, Kim DeMulder and Rodney Ramos
Cover by Darick Robertson

DC’s new editions of TRANSMETROPOLITAN begin here, with this volume collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed Vertigo series from writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Robertson! After years of selfimposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job he hates and a city he loathes. Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd century surroundings.
In this first volume, Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients — humans who have decided to become aliens through cosmetic surgery. But Spider's interview with the Transients' leader gets him a scoop he didn't bargain for. And don’t miss Spider’s first confrontation with the President of the United States . . . in a men's room.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 11 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #5

Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Cover by Igor Kordey

As memories of the past begin to invade, Moses confronts the deeper truth of the soldier lurking within him. But what do those memories have to do with another unknown soldier?

On sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

YOUNG LIARS #12

Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by David Lapham

A psychologist could spend a lifetime figuring out what’s wrong with Danny Noonan. Well, they can poke him, prod him, lock him up and throw away the key, but in the final analysis, all that really matters is the truth as Danny’s quest to save Sadie from the Spiders takes an unexpected detour – then descends into the realm of nightmare.

On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE AUTHORITY #7

Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage
Art by Simon Coleby and John Paul Leon
Cover by Simon Coleby

            StormWatch and The Authority’s reunion is cut short as their attempts to rebuild the Carrier haven’t gone unnoticed...as the Eidolon and his army of the Mad take an interest! The first major battle of “World’s End” begins!
Plus, Christos Gage and artist John Paul Leon (EX MACHINA, SCALPED) continue their dark backup story featuring SLEEPER villain Tao!

On sale February 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GEN13 #27

Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage
Art by Mike Huddleston and John Paul Leon
Cover by Mike Huddleston

The kids make a detour on their trek across post-apocalyptic America for Grunge to experience the single greatest skate park in history!
And Christos Gage and artist John Paul Leon continue their Tao backup story as his master plan begins to come into focus!

On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GEARS OF WAR #5

Written by Joshua Ortega
Art by Liam Sharp
Cover by Brandon Badeaux

            Following a series of cataclysmic events, Delta Squad find themselves in the strategically worst possible position for fighting their alien attackers – underground! The Locust overwhelm the team and the casualties mount as the completion of Delta’s mission could mean their demise!

On sale February 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

MIRROR’S EDGE #4

Written by Rhianna Pratchett
Art by Matthew Dow Smith
Cover by Niko Henrichon

            Faith finally discovers what was inside the envelope in the safe, and will do whatever it takes to keep her family away from harm – no matter the cost to herself! Continuing the miniseries event written by famed game writer Rhianna Pratchett and illustrated by Matthew Dow Smith (SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS) and presenting an adventure further fleshing out this incredible video game world!

On sale February 4 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #2

Written by Jeff Parker
Art and cover by Tom Fowler

            Auctioneer Gerald Ormond has a bad skin problem – his skin is telling the world about his infidelities! Mysterius suspects witches are at work, and his investigation unearths some groovy memories from his adventures in the 1960s. Meanwhile, Vic Chesnea is trying to recover from the botched séance, but now he's being haunted by books.
At this point, Mysterius’ assistant Delfi may be questioning
her career choice...

On sale February 18 • 2 of 6  • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

PUSH #6

Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman
Art by Bruno Redondo & Aaron Minier
Cover by Mario Alberti

            The revolution against Division comes to a head in the conclusion of this prequel to the new film! Refugee agent Ezra Lowe and his band of gifted rebels battle their former "brothers" in the first ever Psychic War!

On sale February 25 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

RESISTANCE #3

Written by Mike Costa
Art by CP Smith and Ramón Pérez
Cover by CP Smith

            The best-selling Sony PlayStation 3 game continues its gripping story in comics! Nathan Hale and his Sentinel combat team are the last line of defense between the invading race known as the Chimera and the complete annihilation of humanity. As the invasion escalates, it’s only a matter of time before something terrible happens...

On sale February 25 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
MATURE READERS

SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY: HAWKSMOOR TP

Written by Mike Costa
Art by Fiona Staples
Cover by Cully Hamner

Collecting the entire 6-issue miniseries, this is the story of The Authority’s urban hero Jack Hawksmoor before he joined the team. While preventing a massive robot attack on the Golden Gate Bridge, Hawksmoor gets unexpected assistance from a mysterious woman, then stumbles upon a locked-room murder mystery.

Advance-solicited; on sale March 25 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

STORMWATCH: PHD #19

Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage
Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and John Paul Leon
Cover by Leandro Fernández

The fragile truce from StormWatch and The Authority’s first meeting is put to the test when they’re attacked by the overwhelming Eidolon and his army of the Mad!
And Christos Gage and John Paul Leon wrap up their backup story featuring the villain Tao and a shocking figure from WildStorm’s past.

On sale February 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WILDCATS #8

Written by Christos Gage and Russell Utley
Art by Pete Woods and Ben Oliver
Cover by Neil Googe

Artist Pete Woods returns for a story years in the making – a day in the life of Maxine Manchester! Maxine finds that she’s able to make a very unique difference in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles.
And in part 1 of a special backup, the critically acclaimed Puncture creative team of Russell Utley and Ben Oliver reunite for a dark look at the WildCats’ enemy, Defile!

On sale February 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #16

Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Mike Bowden & Jerome K. Moore
Cover by Jon Buran & Tony Washington

            Broll receives a mysterious summons away from Theramore on the eve of the summit between King Varian and Thrall. Garona is taken captive by the Forsaken, but to what end? Plus, the return of Rehgar Earthfury!

On sale February 18  • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE X-FILES #4

Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Brian Denham
Cover by Jim Daly & Tim Bradstreet

            Scully and Mulder are the targets of a killer from the Tong Underworld who is about to reignite a centuries-old gang war. If Mulder and Scully can’t figure out how this devious criminal can be in multiple places at the same time, San Francisco will erupt in a bloodbath!

On sale February 18 • 4 of 6  • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT VOL. 1 TP

Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Al Barrionuevo & Jimmy Palmiotti
Cover by Neal Adams

It’s a time-warped tale for the ages as warriors throughout the history of the DCU find themselves trapped on a dangerous, dinosaur-infested island. How did characters like G.I. Robot, Enemy Ace and Firehair wind up here – and for what nefarious reason? Find out in this collection featuring issues #1-6 of the 12-part miniseries event!

Advance-solicited; on sale March 4 • 144 pg, FC, $17.99