New Releases by Gail Simone

Dan Slott (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) reminds the world why FANTASTIC FOUR is the World''s Greatest Comics Magazine! After being separated across dimensions, the Thing, the Human Torch, the Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic reunite at long last! But as Reed and Sue return home with their children, they find that big things have changed! Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters have major plans of their own -- like a wedding, years in the making! And a new fabulous foursome, the Fantastix, are muscling in on the scene! But now that the FF are back, can Doctor Doom be far behind? And what about Galactus? Brace yourself for the World-Eater vs. the Lord of Latveria -- with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance! Plus: The Hulk crashes Ben and Alicia''s honeymoon! Who are the Unparalleled -- and what connection do they have to the FF''s origin? Spider-Man! Wolverine! Iceman! And action-packed adventures from Yancy Street to the Negative Zone! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (2018) #1-11, 12 (A story), 13-24; Fantastic Four Wedding Special (2018) #1, Empyre #0 Fantastic Four (2020), Empyre Fallout: Fantastic Four (2020) #1, Fantastic Four: 4 Yancy Street (2019) #1, Fantastic Four: Negative Zone (2019) #1, Fantastic Four: Grimm Noir (2020) #1 Written by Dan Slott, Gail Simone, Gerry Duggan, Mike Carey & More Penciled by Sara Pichelli, Nico Leon, Aaron Kuder, Sean Izaakse, Paco Medina, Laura Braga, Stefano Caselli, Ron Garney & More

Influential writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) launches a new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional, merciless landscape where everyone wants to beat—and be—The Champ! The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man is an exciting action series that takes a look at both the rich history of boxing and the mindsets of those who step in the ring! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring—Dark Horse pairs Simone with the creative team of artist Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing tale like no other! • Created in cooperation with the editorial team at the esteemed boxing magazine The Ring! • Written by top comics writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men, Birds of Prey)! • Eight-issue series!

Beloved author Gail Simone continues her exciting run on Uncanny X-Men, with classic members like Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine teaching a new group of mutants known as the Outliers how to fight the good fight! When a brilliant but exploitative Hollywood director makes a surprise-hit horror film featuring a serial-killing mutant girl, there are protests at theaters around the country and a rise in anti-mutant violence in those same communities. But is it "just a movie," or is something much more insidious going on? Things are looking up when, for the first time in New Orleans history, the city declares a Mutant Appreciation Day festival and street fair, with all the music, food and fun the city is famous for. If the Hellfire Gala is filet mignon, this is corn dogs and lemonade. But are all mutants okay with this attempt at bridging the gap, or are sinister forces lurking behind the Tilt-A-Whirl? COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (2024) 17-21

The hunt to bring in fugitive Charles Xavier plays out across the X-universe! The world''s most dangerous mutant is on the run! Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities at the end of the Orchis War and was willingly imprisoned in Graymalkin Prison, but now something has spurred him into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation! What has caused Professor X to take this drastic action? And will his assorted pupils move to protect him, recapture him...or kill him? The answer, of course, is all of the above! Alliances will be battle-tested, and the blades of betrayals will cut deep. And when the dust finally settles, Charles Xavier will have to make a tectonic-shifting choice - with the fate of all mutantkind in the balance! Collecting Uncanny X-Men (2024) #11, NYX (2024) #9, Storm (2024) #6, X-Men (2024) #13, X-Factor (2024) #8, Exceptional X-Men #7, X-Force (2024) #9 And X-Manhunt Omega #1.

It''s the second half of Gail Simone''s high-octane, fan-favorite epic as a team of antiheroes take on the most dangerous missions in the DC Universe! Writer Gail Simone and artist Nicola Scott revitalized the long-dormant Secret Six concept in 2008, bringing together an unexpected group of characters including Catman, Deadshot, Scandal Savage, Rag Doll, and Bane. This team took on high-stakes missions across the DC Universe, as the series added depth and intrigue to these villains and turned them into fan favorites. With the first half of her run collected in 2024''s Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol. 1, fans can now own the complete story with this second, must-read volume! This omnibus includes both the remainder of Simone''s original Secret Six run, and the revival that debuted in late 2014, which introduced a nearly completely new lineup, consisting of Catman, Strix, Black Alice, Porcelain, Big Shot, and the Ventriloquist. This volume collects Secret Six (vol. 3) #17-36, Secret Six (vol. 4) #1-14, Action Comics #896, Doom Patrol (vol. 5) #19, Suicide Squad #67, a story from Convergence- Wonder Woman #2, and pages from Action Comics #895.

Spinning out of the world of the hit Minor Threats superhero series by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and Scott Hepburn comes a new collection of costumed underdogs—featuring stories by some of the leading creators in comic books. Twilight City may be home to the Minor Threats but they''re not the only down-on-their-luck super villains and heroes struggling to find their way. Legendary creators Matt Fraction, Mike Allred, Brian Michael Bendis, Soo Lee, Gail Simone, Gene Ha, Gerry Duggan and Mark Torres explore the super-crime-infested streets of Twilight to tell twisted tales of secrets, revenge, love, murder, second chances, and crab people. Featuring original stories and characters for Minor Threats fans new and old. If you only read one graphic novel about homunculus-faced mobsters this year, make it this one! Collects From the World of Minor Threats: Welcome to Twilight #1–#4.

Collecting Uncanny X-Men (2024) #9-10 And #12-16. Hunted by the pack! The Outliers, still finding their place in the mutant world, are hunted by a lethal new set of foes: a bloodthirsty, relentless and unstoppable pack of stealth Sentinels! Cut off from their mentors and allies, with no knowledge of who built or aimed these deadly drones, the four untrained mutants are completely unprepared for the violent hunters making them their prey! There''s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide as the Outliers face the bone-chilling Bloodhounds! And if they survive the experience, the Outliers will discover the true meaning of Haven House and a doorway that should never be opened. Meanwhile, an otherworldly presence sets its covetous eye on one of the four young mutants in a story that reveals a never-before-told slice of the history of mutantkind! Who will be the Voice of Darkness?! Plus: The smoothest X-Man, Remy LeBeau, A.K.A. Gambit, is forced to face his past as an unstoppable force comes to collect a debt, whether from the Cajun''s pocket or his hide!

Beloved author Gail Simone continues her exciting run on Uncanny X-Men, with classic members like Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine teaching a new group of mutants known as the Outliers how to fight the good fight! The new crew of Outliers, still finding their place in the mutant world, are hunted by a lethal new set of foes: a bloodthirsty, relentless and unstoppable pack of stealth Sentinels! Cut off from their mentors and allies, with no knowledge of who built or aimed these deadly drones, the four untrained mutants are completely unprepared for the violent hunters making them their prey! There''s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide as the Outliers face the bone-chilling Bloodhounds! Meanwhile, an otherworldly presence sets its covetous eye on one of the young mutants in a story that reveals a never-before-told slice of the history of mutantkind! Who will be the Voice of Darkness?! Plus: The smoothest X-Man, Remy LeBeau, A.K.A. Gambit, is forced to face his past as an unstoppable force comes to collect a debt, whether from the Cajun''s pocket or his hide! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (2024) #9-16

Collects Uncanny X-Men (2024) #1-6 And Material From X-Men (2021) #35 And Free Comic Book Day 2024: Blood Hunt/X-Men. From the ashes of the Krakoan era, the flagship X-title returns at last! Professor X is gone! Now, a core group of essential X-Men must find a way to rise again. All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and Rogue reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together. But a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men! Rogue can count on Gambit and Wolverine, but they''ll soon welcome back another friend - just in time to face four uncontrollable and wild mutants in the swamps of Louisiana! But will a grieving Rogue take Xavier''s place in guiding them to the light? Or will a darkness from the past destroy the X-Men one at a time?! Prepare to meet the new class of recruits - and learn their secrets!

Black Canary leaves the team! The Birds of Prey are shaken to the core as more teammates depart and new members join the roster. Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? And will the team survive long enough to save the day? Birds of Prey: Progeny collects Birds of Prey #92-103.

Red Sonja, the iconic, fiery, she-devil with a sword, is reinvented for a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone. The gutsy, wild, tortured free spirit, forged in pain yet unafraid of life or death, Red Sonja, the famous, fiery She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She''s taken what she wanted, from treasure to drink to the companionship of bedfellows. She''s fought who deserved it (and sometimes those who didn''t). And she''s never looked back. But when rumors start bubbling up from her homeland--rumors of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths--and a strange voice begins whispering to her in her sleep, she realizes she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. And finally do the only thing that has ever scared her: confront her past.

"Six of justice''s deadliest enemies band together to start a revolution. Together, they want to take a stand to stop the superheroic community from tampering with their minds and to prove how deadly they can be. But not everyone agrees to this agenda. Six rogues are recruited by the enigmatic Mockingbird, charged with opposing the Society and given assignments to thwart their rivals and even help their enemies. Who is Mockingbird? Could it be one of the Six? The status quo is rocked by the Society''s formation and the revelations along the way make certain that when the Secret Six are done, nothing in the DCU will ever be the same"--

The Birds of Prey face off against mysterious viruses…and maybe even find themselves the prey. When Huntress goes AWOL and a techno-virus invades Oracle’s body, Black Canary will have to team up with Wildcat as they fight for their lives in Singapore… These Birds will have to work with members of the Bat-Family while battling legendary assassins and fighting off attacks from inside themselves! Collects Birds of Prey #81-91.

Showcasing stories from some of the comics'' greatest female creators, this anthology features stories that range from mainstream adventures to hilarious comic shorts to heart-wrenching autobiographical stories. Originally published as Sexy Chix in 2006, this new edition is presented in a new, larger size! Featuring over a dozen stories by top talents like New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, Eisner Award-winning illustrator Jill Thompson, Scary Godmother creator Colleen Doran, DC Comics creators Gail Simone and Joëlle Jones, and many more!

The meteors that fell to Earth two years ago and gifted people with enhanced abilities were only the beginning. Now the source of those meteors has returned to finish the job and finish humanity off for good. His name is Khrelan and he''s given humanity seven days to make their peace before he terraforms the Earth to suit his needs killing all of humanity in the process. New and old heroes join forces to stop Khrelan, but even if he''s defeated, what will be left in the aftermath? Seven days to live, what does humanity choose to do with them?

128 stunning pages of nonstop thrills and intrigue! An ALL-NEW, ALL-ORIGINAL James Bond graphic novel, by a cavalcade of superstars! GREG PAK (Star Wars, Darth Vader)! ANDY DIGGLE (Daredevil, Green Arrow)! BENJAMIN PERCY (X-Force, Wolverine)! GAIL SIMONE (Deadpool, Wonder Woman)! MARK RUSSELL (Red Sonja, The Flintstones)! VITA AYALA & DANNY LORE (James Bond ongoing series)! Six stunning stories, featuring the world’s greatest spy! Moneypenny has been kidnapped, and the mystery of who has her, and what they want, will only be revealed when (if?) 007 is able to complete his incredible missions.

The landmark 750th issue of Wonder Woman is collected in a new Deluxe Edition! Longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices unite to give Diana, Princess of Themyscira, the anniversary volume she deserves. In the lead story, Wonder Woman''s epic "Year of the Villain" battle comes to a close, leading the way to new challenges ahead. Plus, this gem tells tales from Diana''s past, present, and future by some of the greatest storytellers in the business-including Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, and Kami Garcia, and legendary creators returning to the character, such as Gail Simone and Greg Rucka! Includes variant covers and more!

Collects all of Gail Simone''s amazing work on Red Sonja in one beautiful oversized volume. Gail Simone (Batgirl, Birds of Prey) gives the iconic fantasy heroine a fresh new attitude! Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, intends to pay back a blood debt owed to the one man who has gained her respect... even if it means leading a doomed army to their certain deaths! Who is Dark Annisia, and how has this fearsome warrior accomplished what no god nor demon has been able to do: force Sonja to her knees in surrender? An epic tale of blood, lust, and vengeance, Queen of the Plagues takes Red Sonja from the depths of her own grave to the heights of battlefield glory. Contains issues 0-18 of Red Sonja (Volume 2).

The Death Defying ‘Devil’s time in the Winslow house brings him closer to the people he has sworn to protect, but a mystery inside the house is blooming, while the enemy outside moves in closer. Threats loom everywhere and the ‘Devil may be the greatest of them all.

The Winslow House is in shambles, but people call it home. It is a place for people who have almost nothing but are trying to make a life for themselves. It is also in a bad neighborhood, and no one will stop criminals from tormenting the residents…until The Death-Defying ‘Devil shows up! But when the ‘Devil tries to step in and protect the innocent, things take a turn for the worse and he finds himself trapped inside the house, being taken care of by the same people he was trying to save. Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman) and Walter Geovani (Red Sonja, Clean Room) present the story of The Death-Defying ‘Devil and a group of neighbors who will do what it takes to keep their home, and each other, safe!

"Originally published in magazine format as Red Sonya/Tarzan issues #1-6"--Indicia.

In China, Lady Shiva makes Black Canary an offer that could change the course of her life. Back in Gotham City, Oracle is plagued by her own technology, causing the once-infallible Oracle to send the wrong data to the JLA!

Master extortionist Savant has pushed Oracle''s courage and Canary''s will to their very limits! Oracle must reluctantly recruit the Huntress while Black Canary must make a sacrifice that leaves her more vulnerable than ever in this finale to the first arc by Gail Simone and Ed Benes!

SavantÕs true demands for Oracle are revealed, as sheÕs given 24 hours to ''discover'' Batman''s true identity! But Savant doesn''t realize that the Huntress is on the case and that Black Canary plans to be a less-than-cooperative hostage! Continuing the groundbreaking run by Gail Simone and Ed Benes!

"Superstar writer Gail Simone and artists Walter Geovani and Sanya Anwar bring the first arc of one of the most terrifying tales ever published by Vertigo to a close in CLEAN ROOM VOL. 3: WAITING FOR THE STARS TO FALL. Astrid Mueller, the famed pulp novelist turned New Age guru, knows the secret horror that lurks beneath the surface of the world. She can see the vicious Entities pecking and clawing their way into our reality, sowing hatred and cruelty and death out of sheer sadistic glee. She has dedicated her life to developing tools, technology and an army of believers to stop them. But now the final hour is here, and Astrid is out of action. Her closest friends and followers have been compromised, her headquarters is the site of a mind-numbing bloodbath—and that’s just a taste of the unspeakable evil that will soon engulf the world. Can Astrid and her allies rally enough strength to stop this all-out assault and save what remains of humanity? Or will the power of the Clean Room be twisted into the ultimate weapon of defilement? Collecting CLEAN ROOM VOL. 3 collects CLEAN ROOM issues #13-18 of the acclaimed series."

Spinning directly out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Meet the new Secret Six: Catman, Deadshot, Chesire, Ragdoll, Scandal and Parademon! United by the mysterious Mockingbird, these six unlikely allies stand together against not only the heroes of the DC Universe, but the other villains as well!

Tensions rise among the Six in the second part of the INFINITE CRISIS prelude limited series. As Catman and Deadshot discuss the possibility of a traitor in their midst, Scandal approaches the team with a mission„one that leads to an outnumbered battle against the Secret Society!

HELL IS REAL. AND THE DEVIL IS COMING. Astrid Mueller is a world-famous horror novelist, a publicly reviled huckster and the all-powerful leader of a secretive cult whose tentacles reach into every sphere of American life. She’s also humanity’s last hope. You see, her organization’s apocalyptic beliefs are neither fraud nor fiction. Ever since she was a child, Astrid has been able to see the extradimensional entities preying on our unsuspecting world, and she’s used every ounce of her fame and fortune to stop them. But what if it’s not enough? When a shocking attack takes the seemingly indestructible Astrid down, it’s up to reporter Chloe Pierce and Mueller’s inner circle to root out the conspirators who are plotting against her and the entire human race. Because behind closed doors—and underneath the skin—unimaginable evil is preparing its ultimate assault, and not even Astrid’s inner sanctum, the Clean Room, can keep them out forever. Acclaimed talents Gail Simone and Jon Davis-Hunt continue their captivating new horror saga with CLEAN ROOM VOL. 2: EXILE, collecting issues #7-12 of this Vertigo series.

YouÕre invited to the gala celebration featuring WONDER WOMAN talent from the past and present to commemorate this landmark issue! Renumbered to reflect Wonder WomanÕs starring role in 600 issues, this book features the industryÕs top talentÑincluding Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, George PŽrez, Gail Simone, Joe Madureira and more! Plus, readers wonÕt want to miss a chance to check out the exciting, all-new direction for the Wonder Woman universe as new ongoing writer J. Michael Straczynski (SUPERMAN, BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Amazing Spider-Man) provides a story of his own!

From the acclaimed creative team of Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Batgirl) and Walter Geovani comes an all-new Red Sonja epic that will shake the She-Devil to her core! While the Hyrkanian warrior aids a small village against the ravages of a rampant parasite, she picks up the trail of the man she hates and distrusts most in the world: the last survivor of the marauders who murdered her family. In the grip of a vengeful obsession that is all-consuming, the heroine barely recognizes herself. Can even the unconquerable Red Sonja return from a darkness so complete?