New Release Books by Ann Nocenti

Dazzler, that's a wrap! The icon of the '80s finishes her tour with the Marvel Masterworks, and her original series, in this volume. Dazzler took her last solo bow in 1986; when Madonna was notching #1 singles, she was getting chased through the sewers by super villains. Being the hardest working mutant in show business isn't as glamorous as you'd think! And with a prejudiced world now fully aware of her mutant status, Dazzler's singing career is at a standstill. She desperately tries to find her place, as she faces the cosmic Beyonder, battles her future X-Men teammates, romances the Beast and tries her hand at...roller derby?!? Hey, it was the '80s! Featuring early work from indie legend Paul Chadwick! COLLECTING: Dazzler (1981) 35-42, Beauty and the Beast (1984) 1-4, Secret Wars II (1985) 4, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 38

The Marvel Masterworks reach the epic finale of legendary writer Roger Stern's Doctor Strange run! He's joined by Paul Smith and Dan Green and a host of top guest-artists, all of whom add their beautifully-crafted visuals to the magical milieu. These master storytellers will introduce Dr. Stephen Strange to some of his toughest challenges yet: Dracula is in pursuit of the mythical book of demonic power--the Darkhold! Scarlet Witch, Monica Rambeau, Blade and Hannibal King join forces with Doctor Strange to keep it from the Lord of the Vampires! Then, the curse of the Ebony Blade has driven the Black Knight mad. Can Doc Strange pull him back from the brink? Plus: Clea wages war to end Umar's reign over the Dark Dimension! COLLECTING: Doctor Strange (1974) 58-73

The hotly-anticipated eco-fiction tech thriller-meets-love-story from the award-winning, visionary team of Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Ruby Falls) and David Aja (Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist)! The bees are swarming. What do they know that we don't? In a broken-down world, a rebellious group of ruthless romantics have fled a tech-obsessed society to create their own...and a few cantankerous aliens have come to harvest the last seeds of humanity. When one of them falls in love with a human, idealistic journalist Astra stumbles into the story of a lifetime, only to realize that if she reports it, she'll destroy the last hope of a dying planet. How far will she go for the truth? Collects The Seeds #1-#4. "The perfect book for these deeply imperfect times." -- Matt Fraction "Beautifully drawn, cleverly constructed and very satisfying." -- Frank Quitely

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #334-336; Incredible Hulk (1968) #363; Punisher (1987) #28-29; Punisher War Journal (1988) #12-13; Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) #8-10; Daredevil (1964) #275-276; Power Pack (1984) #53; Damage Control (1989B) #1-4; material from Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #11-13. Loki’s schemes play out as an array of heroes face unfamiliar enemies! The Fantastic Four take on an army of foes during a congressional hearing! The gray Hulk battles the Grey Gargoyle! The Punisher takes aim at Bushwhacker and Doctor Doom — then joins Moon Knight to face Flag-Smasher and Ultimatum! Daredevil fights outside his weight class against Ultron while Power Pack grapples with Typhoid Mary! And Hobgoblin, the Enchantress and Arkon spell trouble for Doctor Strange! Luckily, Damage Control is around to pick up the pieces!

Kill Time Till Time Kills You. A neo-noir tale of love, memory and murder from legendary writer Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising Italian artist Flavia Biondi (La Generazione) making her American comics debut. Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and 20-something Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the "disappearance" of Betty Gallagher, who was infamous for her progressive ways during the mobster-ruled heyday of this old mining town. The dim details of this cold-case murder are trapped in the mind of her grandmother Clara, who suffers from dementia. When Clara starts to share these deeply-buried, violent memories with her, Lana is hooked. She becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it means snapping the minds of everyone involved, splintering the peaceful town--and putting herself in grave danger. Ruby Falls is a mystery woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom. Collects Ruby Falls #1-#4.

All hell breaks loose! Things really get heated as Daredevil is caught between the diabolical Mephisto and his monstrous son Blackheart! The Man Without Fear and his friends will be forced to face their demons like never before! Are they fated to burn for eternity in the fiery underworld, or can they find their way back home? And what role will the Silver Surfer play? As Atlantis Attacks, Daredevil must face...Spider-Man! And DD, the Surfer, Punisher and the Hulk will be stalked by Lifeform! Meanwhile, Acts of Vengeance puts Daredevil well out of his weight class in a battle against Ultron! Good thing Karnak and Gorgon of the Inhumans are around to lend a hand (and cloven hoof)! COLLECTING: Daredevil (1964) 271-282, Daredevil Annual (1967) 5-6; material from Punisher Annual (1988) 3, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) 16, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) 3

Collects Thor (1966) #180-181, Fantastic Four (1961) #276, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #274, Mephisto Vs. … (1987) #1-4, Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom – Triumph and Torment (1989), Daredevil (1964) #266, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Black Panther (1998) #4-5, New Mutants (2009) #37; material from Silver Surfer (1968) #3, Fantastic Four (1961) #277. The most diabolical entity in the Marvel Universe put its greatest heroes through hell! Join Mephisto - lord of the underworld - as he claims the Silver Surfer’s soul, trades tricks with Loki and Thor, wagers with the Beyonder over Spider-Man and bedevils Daredevil! But what is Mephisto’s plan when he targets the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men and the Avengers? Plus: A cosmic clash with Thanos! A tale of torment uniting Doctors Strange and Doom! An unforgettable encounter with Black Panther! And-a date?!

Collects material from Marvel Comics Presents (2018) #1-9. Take a tour through the decades with Marvel tales past and present! In the 1940s, learn the untold tale of Namor and the atom bomb! In the 1950s, Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom enter the space race! In the 1960s, Captain America takes a stand for civil rights! In the 1970s, Spider-Man experiences the new age of blockbuster cinema! In the 1980s, Nightcrawler witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall! In the 1990s, Deadpool enters the collectible market! In the 2000s, Iron Man faces a financial crisis! In the 2010s, Spider-Woman struggles with disinformation! Plus: Gorilla-Man swings into action, Moon Knight prowls the streets, former Ghost Rider Danny Ketch gets a new status quo and more! Also featuring Venom, Korean hero White Fox and Winter Soldier!

In the dramatic finale, Lana's cold case heats up as she nears the end of her fearless pursuit. But it's not just about answers anymore—lives are endangered, and a broken town must come together to heal its harrowing history. Will Lana and Blair save Clara before the river runs red?

Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr. are joined by a host of all-star illustrators for a groundbreaking X-Men Masterworks! It's all in the family for Cyclops as his son Nathan Summers -- later known as Cable -- is born, and his "Days of Future Past" daughter Rachel comes to terms with her Phoenix Force powers! Storm duels Cyclops for team leadership as the threat of the Beyonder looms, Nightcrawler takes a solo turn in an adventure beautifully drawn by June Brigman, and Barry Windsor-Smith crafts a brutal Wolverine tale. And a showdown between Wolverine and Phoenix presages war with the Hellfire Club and Nimrod! Plus: Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams' quintessentially '80s miniseries introducing the dimension-spanning adventurer and future X-Man Longshot is restored for the Masterworks! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 201-209; Longshot (1985) 1-6; material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 33

Lana's obsession with an old murder case takes a dangerous turn when she seduces Raymond into helping her track down the killer. Is Lana willing to destroy her relationship with Blair to get what she wants? Meanwhile, Clara is lost chasing ghosts, not realizing one of them means her harm. Will Lana get her head out of the past long enough to save her grandmother?

Collects Classic X-Men (1986) #24-44 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #60. The perfect companion piece to your UNCANNY X-MEN collection! In 1986, Marvel launched CLASSIC X-MEN, a series that reprinted the “All-New, All-Different X-Men” era — with a twist! All-new backup stories fleshed out the 1970s tales and delved deeper into the characters’ lives — and new story pages were even inserted into the reprints, expanding on key moments and sowing the seeds for future storylines! Now, all this newly created material has been collected together — allowing fans to explore the early lives of Cyclops, Phoenix, Wolverine, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, Professor X, Havok, Polaris, Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Banshee, Dazzler, Rogue and Mystique like never before! Friendships are forged, losses are mourned and lives are transformed in these rare tales that dance between the raindrops of some of the most revered X-Men comics of all time!

What happens when you combine an industry veteran at the top of his game with an up-and-coming young artist and let them loose on Marvel's mightiest mutants? You get a fan-favorite, multiyear X-Men run unequaled in style, pizzazz and wall-to-wall action! It's Chris Claremont's most ambitious story arc ever, featuring Jim Lee's dynamic debut and major changes to the X-Men's status quo! Jubilee arrives just as the X-Men disband, granted new lives by the Siege Perilous! The Reavers enact gruesome revenge on Wolverine and decimate Muir Island, while Psylocke transforms into a ninja! The Shadow King makes his play for Storm, culminating in the action-packed introduction of Gambit! Wolverine's hidden past with Captain America and the Black Widow is revealed! And Rogue takes on...Carol Danvers?! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #244-269, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #13 and CLASSIC X-MEN #39.

Chasing clues to solve the mystery of her grandmother's bloody memories, Lana's relationship with Blair starts to chip away and a love triangle looms. Meanwhile, Blair is tempted to cross a line at Silks, and Clara takes one step further into the past—and out of safety.

Collects Iron Man (1968) #55, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Spider-Man (1990) #17, Ka-Zar (1997) #11, material from Marvel Holiday Special (1991) #2. Thanos is one of the deadliest villains in the Marvel-Verse - and these are some of his greatest tales of conquest! Thanos' sinister debut leads Iron Man into battle with Drax the Destroyer! Then, join Thanos in cosmic conflict with his arch-enemy, the legendary Kree warrior Mar-Vell! The Mad Titan takes on the demonic Mephisto as secrets of the Infinity Gems are revealed - but can Spider-Man triumph over Thanos and escape the afterlife? And what chance does Ka-Zar, lord of the Savage Land, have against the Mad Titan's world-conquering plans?! Plus, a holiday tale like no other starring Thanos and his "daughter" - the deadly Gamora!

Kill Time, Till Time Kills You! Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the ''disappearance'' of infamously progressive Betty Gallagher during the mobster-ruled heyday of the old mining town. When details of the cold-case murder start to come out through her grandmother Clara's foggy, dementia-jumbled memories, Lana becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it splinters the peaceful town—and endangers everything she loves. From Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising talent Flavia Biondi (Italian artist of La Generazione making her American comics debut) comes Ruby Falls: a neo-noir tale of love, memory, and murder mysteriously woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom.

Exclusive, advance excerpts from the always daring and distinctive Berger Books! Groundbreaking new releases from acclaimed and original creators: From Everything, a surreal tale of Americana and the most disturbing pursuit of happiness you've ever read (Christopher Cantwell and I.N.J. Culbard), to the feminist neo-noir murder mystery Ruby Falls (Ann Nocenti and Flavia Biondi), to the latest in David Aja and Ann Nocenti's hotly-anticipated alien-thriller-love story, The Seeds, to G. Willow Wilson and Christian Ward's galactic hit Invisible Kingdom...plus more!

The fall of the Kingpin! An amnesiac Matt Murdock is Daredevil no more - so who's swinging around town in the red suit? And why is he committing vicious crimes with pinpoint accuracy? Matt thinks he's the boxer "Jack Murdock" - but can he battle his way back to becoming the Man Without Fear once more? Meanwhile, the Kingpin sets his sights on building a media empire: the Fisk News Network! But a reborn Daredevil is determined to administer the last rites to Wilson's reign of terror, and he won't let anyone stand in his way - even the lethal Typhoid Mary! With Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra all involved, will Daredevil finally bring down his archenemy once and for all? Plus, Captain America! Taskmaster! Tombstone! Baron Strucker! The Punisher! The Hand! And Ghost Rider! COLLECTING: VOL. 15: DAREDEVIL (1964) 283-300, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (1967) 7

In which a spaceman overshoots his mark, the Queen Maker arrives, the bees are fed up, someone is kidnapped, the American Dream gets feral, the alien Race is buried in the quicksand of love, and the secrets of the zone are revealed.

Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #295-310 And Annual #22, Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #33 And Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #133. Meet Spider-Man’s deadliest foe! The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the ol’ red-and-blues — but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones, and Killer Shrike can hurt you, too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus: The heroic debut of Speedball!

Collecting Defenders (1972) #126-137, Iceman (1984) #1-4 And Beauty And The Beast (1984) #1-4. The Defenders, Marvel’s weirdest non-team, have a new roster, a new headquarters and a new leader — they’ve evolved into a New Defenders! Their adventures are some of the most far-out trips Marvel has ever presented, but what more could you expect from a group consisting of a Valkyrie, a gargoyle, a cosmic psychic, a sentient cloud and a pair of ex-X-Men? Together they’ll take on an all-new Secret Empire, killer nuclear spores in human form, the deadly Manslaughter and towering disembodied demons! Guest-starring Nick Fury, Odin, the New Mutants and more! Also featuring two limited series starring the Defenders’ Iceman and Beast in solo action — plus rare articles from Marvel’s 1980s behind-the-scenes magazine, MARVEL AGE!

He died as a child, decades before his time, and spent the next 30 years in Hell thanks to a mix-up in the afterlife’s bureaucracy. Then a miracle occurred, and the Kid escaped perdition for Earth. His mission: become the new Messiah. His gift: the ability to summon any human, god or devil who ever existed-or who anyone once believed existed-with the cry of a single word… “ETERNITY!” Redeeming humanity, however, is trickier than it seems. From America’s forgotten highways to the endless realms of cyberspace, from the clamor of TV talk shows to the chaos of insane asylums, from the siren song of sex to the menace of mad gods, a whole host of forces-good, bad and ugly-have united to thwart the utopian efforts of this savior in sunglasses. Fortunately, he has a little help from his friends-including a hacker, a hobo, Zeus, Freud, Neal Cassady, Marilyn Monroe and many more. When it comes to saving the world, not even the power of Eternity can do it alone… KID ETERNITY BOOK ONE collects the first nine issues of legendary writer Ann Nocenti and superstar artist Sean Phillips’ classic VERTIGO saga of magic, madness and the strangeness of the twentieth-century psyche.

Collects Avengers (1963) #231-241, Avengers Annual #11-12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16, Fantastic Four (1961) #256, and Doctor Strange (1974) #60. The ultimate Vision story begins with catastrophe, as the android Avenger is laid low by the mysterious Barrier of Annihilus! But, if it doesn't kill him, will his experience only make him stronger? And are Earth's Mightiest prepared for the answer? The old order changeth once again as the Avengers welcome aboard Starfox and a new Captain Marvel -- but does that leave any room for Spider-Man? And it's guest-stars galore as the fabulous Fantastic Four move into the mansion, the ghost of Spider-Woman haunts the team, and Doctor Strange makes a house call to ask for Scarlet Witch's aid in dealing with Dracula, Lord of the Vampires!

Everything's all right in Selina Kyle's world. As the fabled Catbird of Gotham City, she fights alongside Batman to keep the city safe. So why does it all feel so wrong? Who is behind this twisted--and yet untwisted--version of Gotham City? Find out in Gothtopia! Also featuring an untold tale of Catwoman in this tie-in to BATMAN: ZERO YEAR! Journey back to Selina's early days as a thief, and find out why she's always worked alone! Collects issues #25, #27-34.

From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY, Katana stars in her very own series! The former assassin and new Justice Leaguer embarks on a noble quest to restore the Outsiders to their former glory! Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the Soul Taker? Written by Ann Nocenti (CATWOMAN, GREEN ARROW) with art by Alex Sanchez (Star Wars: The Old Republic), this stirring new graphic novel collects Katana #1-10 and Justice League Dark 23.1 The Creeper.

After being robbed time and time again by Catwoman, Gotham City crime lord the Penguin has decided to wage war against the thieving anti-hero. However, he isn't the only one after her. Someone named the Joker's Daughter is after Catwoman. Who is she, and why has she come to Gotham City? Writer Ann Nocenti continues her run on the title with CATWOMAN VOL. 4, collecting issues #19-24, 26, Catwoman Annual 1, Batman The Dark Knight 23.4: Joker's Daughter

Two brothers, masters of childhood fantastical imagination, vow to kill the bogeyman, freeing the world from half-seen monsters hiding under beds and in dark basements. Along with art-punk nihilist Joy, they journey to a world of magic where ordinary rules no longer apply—and yet their fears, and the dangers they spawn, are as real as the waking world. * New edition of the fantasy graphic novel! * Written by Ann Nocenti (Green Arrow), with art by John Bolton (Harlequin Valentine).

Writer Ann Nocenti begins her run with the feline fatale! Catwoman must stay one-step ahead of the Joker as he terrorizes Batman and his allies during the Bat-Family crossover event "Death of the Family." But there's no rest for the wicked as hot on the heels of her encounter with the Clown Prince, Catwoman is hired to break into the Black Room to steal the Black Diamond--the source of power for the villainous Eclipso! Collects CATWOMAN #0, 13-18 and a story from YOUNG ROMANCE #1.

Green Arrow is losing everything: his fortune, this company Q-Corps and maybe most importantly, his valuable arsenal. Even as Oliver Queen's grip loosens and what's left of his personal, professional and superhero lives, the hits keep on coming. The villainous Harrow threatens the Seattle waterfront, running guns into the city and threatening lives. As Ollie flails into a downward spiral, can he still protect his town? Also included is the tie-in to HAWKMAN: WANTED. Green Arrow helps an uneasy ally in the Savage Hawkman, as he evades a chasing Thanagarian cops. But is Hawkman a framed hero? Or a villain? Collects GREEN ARROW #0, 14-16, THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #14 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #7./

The stress of running a multi-billion dollar corporation and being the guardian of Star City has frayed Oliver Queen's last nerve.When he encounters the genetically modified triplets known as "Skylark" during a mission, Queen, entranced by their beautyand the new techonology they give him, agrees to meet their "father" King Leer. King Leer's fortress, buried deep within a frozen moutainside, hides the true nature of his work, genetically modifying animals ofall species - including humans - in order to take over the world. His work is funded by the gold mine he has seized and rules thenative people through starvation by polluting the enviornment. Can Oliver Queen stop King Leer before he releases his creations upon the world, or will he end up as one of Leer's experiments?