FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF 3 WORLDS #5

Written by Geoff Johns
Art by George Pérez & Scott Koblish
Covers by George Pérez

            This is it! The time-stopping finale to this FINAL CRISIS tie-in arrives as Superman, Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl battle Time Trapper while Prime and the Legion of Super-Villains engage in an all-out war with the Legions! Leading into the all-new ADVENTURE COMICS #1!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by George Pérez that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale March 25 • 5 of 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE MIGHTY #2

Written by Peter J. Tomasi & Keith Champagne
Art by Peter Snejbjerg
Cover by Dave Johnson

            Section Omega is in chaos, and Lt. Cole and the hero known as Alpha One must work side by side for the first time! But in his quest to bring murderers to justice, Cole is in way over his head! When the two locate the villains responsible for the recent trouble, the fight doesn’t go as planned, and Cole finds that being partnered with the world’s greatest Super Hero isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. The consequences of their first battle together will leave even the great Alpha One shaken!

On sale March 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #5

Written by Billy Tucci
Art and cover by Billy Tucci

Guest-starring The Haunted Tank! General Dahl, now facing a military disaster, has no choice but to order the Japanese American soldiers to rescue Rock’s hopelessly besieged “Lost Battalion.” This bloody day will see unmatched valor as the 442nd embarks on a suicide mission of mercy to rescue their fellow Americans while their own families are interned behind barbed wire back home.

On sale March 25 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #27

Written by Michael J. Uslan & F.J. DeSanto
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong 
Cover by Brian Bolland

Turn your ears to the sweet song of Lorelei Rox at your own peril! “The Siren of the Opera” introduces you to the most beautiful voice in Central City. But why does she sing for the evil Octopus? And what’s her connection to the sultry Silken Floss? Whatever the answers, it sounds like trouble for The Spirit!

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

TRINITY #40-43

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 for issues #40-42 by Jesus Merino; cover for issue #43 by Shane Davis & John Dell

            As the Dark Trinity's all-out war reaches fever pitch, Krona rears his head with destructive consequences, and Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman face a world that's changing all around them. Can they find a way back from exile? And even if they can, does the world have any hope of survival? Guest-starring everybody!

Issue #40 on sale March 4; issue #41 on sale March 11; issue #42 on sale March 18; issue #43 on sale March 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT #11

Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Graham Nolan & Dan Green
Cover by Geof Darrow

            Battle royal! The greatest warriors of all time are in a conflict for something mightier than all of them put together! Who will survive?

On sale March 25 • 11 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE AUTHORITY #8

Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Russell Utley
Art by Simon Coleby and Ben Oliver
Cover by Simon Coleby

            The British government reaches out to the Authority to help apprehend a powerful super-powered being who escaped confinement when the world ended. Can the team, minus their more powerful members, contain a threat of unimaginable power?
Meanwhile, writer Russell Utley and artist Ben Oliver – the creative team behind the critically acclaimed miniseries Puncture – continue their backup story featuring the Daemonite villain known as Defile!

On sale March 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EX MACHINA SPECIAL #4

Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art and variant cover by John Paul Leon
Cover by Tony Harris

            Artist John Paul Leon (SCALPED) joins writer Brian K. Vaughan for an extra-sized adventure leading directly into the series' final two storylines. As Mayor Mitchell Hundred fights to solve New York City's energy crisis, a mysterious new villain from the retired Super Hero's past threatens more than just the environment.

On sale March 11 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US  MATURE READERS

FRINGE #3

Written by Mike Johnson, Alex Katsnelson, Matthew Pitts and Danielle DiSpaltro
Art by Tom Mandrake

            The FOX television phenomenon Fringe continues in this special tie-in comic series from creators J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Don't miss any of the clues as the mysteries of FRINGE unfold here!  This book is resolicited. All previous orders are canceled.

RESOLICIT • On sale March 4 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GEN13 #28

Written by Scott Beatty and Russell Utley
Art by Mike Huddleston and Ben Oliver
Cover by Mike Huddleston

Grunge literally skates for his life as he and the team make a stop at a fabled skatepark! How will a fateful meeting change the team and what member finally decides to leave the group?
Russell Utley and Ben Oliver continue their backup tale featuring the Daemonite villain Defile!

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

GEARS OF WAR #6

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

Video game art variant cover
The action-packed prequel to Gears of War 2 concludes its opening arc with a bang! Delta finds their mission in shambles with numerous members dead! Could things possibly get worse?
For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition. See the Previews Order Form for more information.

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

MIRROR’S EDGE #5

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

            Faith finds her father, and when the two are finally reunited, he tells her there may be more to her mother’s work than she ever knew – perhaps even a clue she left behind especially for Faith. 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 March 4 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #3

Written by Jeff Parker
Art and cover by Tom Fowler

            After a surprising tragedy at Grant's Tomb, Mysterius and Delfi return to the home of the severely disturbed Vic Chesnea to find he had a good reason for becoming unhinged. Two of the good reasons are trying to get into the house tonight to kill everyone! Can Mysterius’ magic keep them out and save the day? Here’s a hint: No.

On sale March 18 • 3 of 6  • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

RESISTANCE #4

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

Facing a deadly new adversary, Alpha Team finds their fortunes turn for the worse with the arrival of a Chimeran patrol! Fighting for their lives, the team retreats into the deserted Alaska base and prepares for war! But with overwhelming enemy forces everywhere and the nearest military help hundreds of miles away, will Alpha’s first mission be their last?

On sale March 25 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

RESIDENT EVIL #1

Written by Rick Sanchez
Art by Kevin Sharpe & Jim Clark
Video game art cover
Variant cover by Brandon Badeaux

Capcom’s international video game sensation returns in March with Resident Evil 5 and WildStorm debuts the new prequel miniseries tying into the highly anticipated release! Find out what led Chris Redfield to Africa and learn the dark burden that haunts him! An absolute must-read for fans of the franchise and a starting point for new readers!

On sale March 11 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

STORMWATCH: PHD #20

Written by Ian Edginton and Russell Utley
Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and Ben Oliver
Cover by Leandro Fernández

Fuji lies dying after a confrontation with the Eidolon! And a StormWatch emergency beacon is activated in Europe where a nuclear winter has covered the region in darkness. What could be waiting in the shadows?
Features the final chapter of the Defile story from Russell Utley and Ben Oliver!

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

TOP 10 SPECIAL #1

Written by Zander Cannon
Art by Da Xiong
Cover by Gene Ha

            AMERICA’S BEST COMICS. It’s a courtroom drama as only Top 10 can do it! Girl Two has a murder case, and her client is more than willing to plead guilty. The problem is, she’s got a feeling he didn’t commit the crime. So who – or what – is he protecting? Featuring stunning art by Chinese superstar Da Xiong.

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

WILDCATS #9

Written by Christos Gage
Art by Neil Googe and Ivan Reis & Livesay
Cover by Neil Googe

            After struggling to survive in Los Angeles, the appeal of Majestic’s Hawaiian utopia proves too powerful a pull for some members of the team. But what’s really going on in the tropical paradise – and will the truth tear the team apart?
Also, Christos Gage and artist Ivan Reis (GREEN LANTERN) team for a two-part backup that at last reveals the fate of StormWatch: Team Achilles and just how Flint joined up with the current team!

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

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #17

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

It’s an historic day as Thrall arrives in Theramore to attend an important summit. But when natural enemies like Horde and Alliance converge, there’s sure to be bloodshed. And in the shadows, Garona plans on making matters worse for the Horde!

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

THE X-FILES #5

Written by Doug Moench
Art and cover by Brian Denham

            People have gone missing in the Badlands for centuries. Now, a fresh spate of disappearances is linked to the possible serial killer “Dante,” who claims he is inspired by demons from hell. While Scully assumes the suspect is either lying or deranged, Mulder follows legends of the Hollow Earth to a labyrinth of subterranean tunnels – just as Dante escapes custody and heads for home.

On sale March 18 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.50 US

BANG! TANGO #2

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

Dancing back into his life like the wind that bears her name, the colorful Autumn throws ex-hit man Vincente’s world off balance. She’s a force of nature: mercurial, sultry, magnetic. Left to fend for herself in a cold crime world after Vincente disappeared, Autumn made do – but now she’s in trouble. And she thinks he owes her at least one favor for breaking her heart.

On sale March 4 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

DMZ #40

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

“War Powers” part 4 of 4. For all of Parco Delgado's tough talk, his military posturing, his brazed declarations and his dismissal of his enemies, what's his insurance policy? What protection does he have to back him up? What the hell has he got buried in the ground in the middle of Central Park? Find out here!

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

FABLES #82

Written by Bill Willingham
Art by David Hahn and Peter Gross
Cover by Mark Buckingham

In this special epilogue to “The Dark Ages” titled “Waiting for the Blues,” Boy Blue is back at the Farm, and he and Rose Red have finally had their no-holds-barred, all cards on the table conversation about love and marriage and the possibilities of finally getting together at long last. But is true love still possible between them – considering all of the trials and tribulations, bizarre sicknesses and rebound romances that have intervened? Or will Rose Red forevermore be waiting for the Blues? Oh yes, on another note, Bigby and Beast fight tooth and claw. It’s all leading up to the “Great Fables Crossover Event” beginning right on this issue's heels!

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

HELLBLAZER #253

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

Confronting the demons of one’s past should be familiar ground for John Constantine. But some vicious memories are so horrible and buried so deep that digging them up could leave no one to pick up the pieces.

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

HOUSE OF MYSTERY #11

Written by Matthew Sturges
Art by Luca Rossi, Jose Marzan Jr. and Jim Fern
Cover by Esao Andrews

Sex, suspicions and treachery erupt, and explanations are in order at the House of Mystery. Who is Fig Keele really? Who and what are the Conception? Where is the Space between, and why is this all very bad news for Harry Bailey? Find out here in part 1 of "The Space Between," featuring a violent history lesson illustrated by Jim Fern (CROSSING MIDNIGHT) with an evocative cover by new regular cover artist painter Esao Andrews (FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL).

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

HAUNTED TANK #4

Written by Frank Marraffino
Art by Henry Flint
Cover by Shane Davis

As the war falls apart around the crew of the Haunted Tank, the old ghost’s secrets reveal that there are some fates worse than death. Don’t miss out on the smash series that’s hotter than napalm and more explosive than the most terrible WMD nightmare!

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

JACK OF FABLES #32

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

Part 5 of “Jack's Big Book of War.” This is the issue where all of the secrets are revealed! It's like a Sophocles play, but with explosions! In fact, we reveal so many secrets in this issue that we've had to hire two new interns at the Fables "Secrets Lab" to dream up new ones. All this in preparation for the “Great Fables Crossover Event” beginning right on this issue's heels!

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

MADAME XANADU #9

Written by Matt Wagner
Art and cover by Amy Reeder Hadley & Richard Friend

            Madame Xanadu’s centuries long origin draws toward its close when the immortal fortune-teller finds herself setting up shop in New York City. As the weird machinations of the Phantom Stranger near full tilt, get ready for revelation, revenge and the final price of unchecked love.

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

NORTHLANDERS #16

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

            “The Cross + The Hammer” part 6 of 6. Ragnar and his Irish armies appear to be the lone victors of the day as they break the back of Viking rule and finally pin Magnus down in what seems like certain death. But in an unexpected 11th-hour reveal, Ragnar and Magnus both discover that nothing in this battle was ever what it appeared to be.

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

SCALPED #27

Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Francesco Francavilla
Cover by Jock

He's Dash Bad Horse's boss and Chief Red Crow's archenemy, but what do we really know about FBI Agent Baylis Earl Nitz?  This issue, take a peek inside Nitz's train wreck of a life, littered with ex-wives and lethal grudges, and see for yourself just how far he's willing to go to take out his enemies.

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

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #6

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

            Longing to be with his wife turns to hatred for his enemy as Moses comes down on the Lieutenant of children known as Ilakut like a hammer. And the crucible of violence that erupts burns away the old Moses forever.

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

YOUNG LIARS #13

Written by David Lapham 
Art and cover by David Lapham

Are you down on your luck? At the end of your rope and looking for hope? Well look no further than Browning, Arizona for the restart you’ve been seeking. Here in Browning, all your wildest dreams and darkest desires come true. But what’s the price? Guess what? This is free luck! You don’t have to sell your soul or pay a dime! This is your “Life Without Consequences.” Enjoy it while it lasts…

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

DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: ROOTS OF THE SWAMP THING HC

Written by Len Wein           
Art by Bernie Wrightston and Nestor Redondo
Cover by Bernie Wrightston

The tales that made Swamp Thing a fan-favorite are collected in hardcover for the first time! Featuring the first appearance from HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 along with SWAMP THING #1-13 and featuring moody art by legendary artist Bernie Wrightson!

Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 320 pg, FC, $39.99 US

CASEY BLUE: BEYOND TOMORROW TP

Written by B. Clay Moore
Art and cover by Carlo Barberi

Casey Blue is your average high school senior – until the moment she snaps into action and savagely murders a stranger with her bare hands! In this volume collecting the entire 6-issue miniseries, Casey discovers her hidden role in preventing a full-scale invasion of earth. The only problem is she had no idea she's humanity's salvation. 

Advance-solicited; on sale April 15 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US

DC/WILDSTORM: DREAMWAR TP

 

Written by Keith Giffen
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Mike McKone
The six-issue miniseries that pits the heroes of two universes against each other is collected! The WildStorm Universe is being torn apart — and when heroes from the DCU begin crossing over into their world, things go from bad to worse!
Advance solicited; on sale April 1 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99

RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE AND ICE TP

Written by Ted Adams and Kris Oprisko
Art by Lee Bermejo, Shawn Crystal, Carlos D’Anda
and others
Cover by Lee Bermejo

            Timed for release with the all-new Resident Evil 5 video game and limited to 5,000 copies! Umbrella agents attempt to dominate the world with their Zombie Virus, and S.T.A.R.S.’ Charlie Team is the only force capable of standing in their way. But are they prepared to battle an entire circus full of zombie-fied freaks?             Collecting the 4-issue miniseries (for the first time!) plus stories from WildStorm’s RESIDENT EVIL magazine, featuring art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER HC)!

On sale March 25 • 256 pg, FC, $24.99 US •  MATURE READERS

SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON TP

Written by Peter Johnson & Rebecca Dessertine
Art by Diego Olmos
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

Collecting the 6-issue miniseries prequel to the hit CW television series! Dean and Sam Winchester were raised as hunters by their widowed father — and now they’re old enough to join him on his “hunting” trips.

Advance-solicited; on sale April 29 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER HC

Written by Micky Neilson
Art by Ludo Lullabi & Tony Washington
Cover by Chris Robinson

Collecting the 4-issue ASHBRINGER miniseries, this rollicking adventure begins as the Lich King's plague of undeath ravages the human kingdom of Lordaeron. Hidden away, a mighty blade is forged from a dark orb — a blade that will become legend.

Advance-solicited; on sale May 27 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US

HELLBLAZER PRESENTS: CHAS — THE KNOWLEDGE TP

Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Goran Sudzuka
Cover by Glenn Fabry

Collecting the entire five-issue miniseries! With John Constantine away on holiday, cabbie Francis “Chas” Chandler must rely on “The Knowledge” — the system of routes every London cabbie knows — to face an ominous entity from the city’s grim past.

Advance-solicited; on sale April 8 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED VOL. 4: THE GRAVEL IN YOUR GUTS TP

Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Davide Furno and R.M. Guera
Cover by Jock

In the latest SCALPED collection, featuring issues #19-24, Chief Red Crow is doing everything he can to walk the straight and narrow, but how far will he let Mr. Brass push him?

Advance-solicited; on sale April 22 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

THE WITCHING HOUR NEW PRINTING TP

Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Chris Bachalo & Art Thibert
Cover by Chris Bachalo

            The moody miniseries by award-winning writer Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk, Ultimatum) with art by Chris Bachalo (DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING) and Art Thibert (TRINITY) is available once more in this new printing of a Vertigo classic, featuring a section of sketches by Bachalo.
The setting is Manhattan, where the mysterious Amanda Collins moves through the troubled lives of ordinary people armed with little more than a blank white business card and a strange, supernatural presence. She's giving them the chance to change their lives, but the choice they make will depend entirely on the forces that already exist in their hearts. Amanda herself is a mesmerizing presence and, as she works modern magic with the help of a colorful — if not entirely loyal — coterie of followers, another side of her begins to emerge: one that is troubled, powerful and possibly centuries old. At the crossroads of the supernatural and the very real, this book spins bold, provocative tales of sin, magic and redemption.

Advance-solicited; on sale April 1 • 160 pg, FC,
$19.99 US • MATURE READERS

Y: THE LAST MAN – THE DELUXE EDITION VOL. 2 HC

Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra, Paul Chadwick, Gorlan Parlov
and Jose Marzan, Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale

            DC Comics presents the second hardcover volumes collecting
Y: THE LAST MAN in oversized, hardcover editions.
In this volume, collecting issues #11-23 of the award-winning series, a Russian spacecraft from the International Space Station returns to Earth carrying three passengers: one woman and two men. Could this be the end of Yorick's status as the last living male? Plus, the group runs up against a roadblock in Arizona where the female remains of the Sons of Arizona militia have cut the interstate to keep out any vestiges of the U.S. government. Don’t miss the latest volume in the series Entertainment Weekly calls “a seriously funny, nuanced tale.”

Advance-solicited; on sale May 6 • 320 pg, FC, 7.0625” x 10.875”, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS

ABSOLUTE V FOR VENDETTA HC

Written by Alan Moore
Art and cover by David Lloyd

Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s powerful epic about loss of freedom and individuality gets the Absolute treatment for the first time in this new, oversized slipcase edition! Taking place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet, V FOR VENDETTA was the inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. This amazing graphic novel spotlights a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask and his young protégé as they fight political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil and details a world where political and personal freedoms are non-existent. This new edition features the improved production values and coloring from the 2005 hardcover in larger format for optimum enjoyment of the stunning art and story that the Portland Mercury called, “Perhaps Moore’s most powerful work.”

Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 • 296 pg, FC, 8.25” x 12.5”, $99 US
MATURE READERS