Best Selling Books by Chuck Austen

The Pain of the Gods'' concludes, as the League confronts the inevitable fact that not everything they do is perceived as being ''good.'' But can they regroup to forge ahead with their never-ending battle?

The X-men face a new threat against the mutants when there is an attack against the president by an enigmatic assailant with extraordinary powers. Also contains 2 solo tales focusing on Wolverine and Nightcrawler

James McDonald is a lieutenant fireman in Brooklyn. He has never let fear overwhelm him--until he is faced with a seemingly supernatural threat. Graphic novel.

Green Lantern John Stewart must make a choice between two people''s cries for help. But when his decision comes into question, it lights a fire inside the Emerald Warrior that just may consume him. ''The Pain of the Gods'' part 3.

J''onn J''onzz, the Martian Manhunter, feels more human than alien when he finds himself involved in a classic detective case with shades of noir. How involved in his human life should he become? ''The Pain of the Gods'' part 4.

He''s the Fastest Man Alive, but he''s not infallible. How does The Flash deal with the sheer agony of being unable to rescue two children from a fire? Will he hide behind an obsessive, overprotective mania or run away from the ghosts of those lost? ''The Pain of the Gods'' part 2.

A collection of comic strips featuring the adventures of the X-Men.

As Captain America recruits new super-soldiers and heads into battle, Namor the Sub-Mariner marshals his forces to control a crucial nation. Namor and the world wonder whose side the Avengers will support.

In this exciting second collection featuring powerhouse X-Men and JLA writer Chuck Austen''s work on the Man of Steel, Superman must face perhaps his greatest challenge yet! Having regained his powers, Superman is still concerned for Lois, shot while covering a Middle Eastern war. But Lois is furious with the Man of Steel, having discovered that he met with old flame Lana Lang. Meanwhile, there''s an all-new Banshee on the scene... and as if that wasn''t enough... Superman and Superboy must defeat an even greater threat: Preus, the Kandorian supremacist with all of Superman''s powers! Can the world''s greatest hero prevail?

If your tail is twitching with impatience to see the superneroine cinema sensation that unsheaths its claws on the big screen in August, and stars stellar screen kitten Halle Berry (X-Men) as Catwoman, wait no morel This graphic novel adaptation of Catwoman reveals all: how designer Patience Philips is murdered for uncovering the dark dealings of her cosmetic company employers; how black arts bring her back from the dead as Catwoman; and how she wreaks vengeance against her former murderous boss, played in the movie by Sharon Stonel Plus, this special volume includes classic ''tails'' from Catwoman''s comics past, including one by current Catwoman scribe Ed Brubaker It''s got to be purrrrfect

WHEN HIS POWERS FAIL HIM, CAN SUPERMAN FIND STRENGTH WITHIN? In this exciting new collection, showcasing powerhouse X-Men and JLA writer Chuck Austen''s first work on the Man of Steel, Superman is exposed to a threat nobody would ever believe he could face - his own humanity When Gog, a mysterious villain of enormous power, attacks the Teen Titans, Superman''s there to help in an instant. But Gog injects Superman with a liquidised form of kryptonite which makes his powers highly unstable Can a severely weakened Superman cope with the new threats he faces from within and without, with his civilian life as Clark Kent also under fire from hostile colleagues, and Lois Lane absent covering a war in the Middle East?

The second year of Mark Millar''s groundbreaking ULTIMATE X-MEN! As the X-Men embark on their inaugural world tour, they must confront some unsettling truths about their mentor, Professor Charles Xavier. Before founding his school for young mutants, Xavier abandoned his only son, David, a mutant with uncontrollable reality-warping abilities. Now David has returned, looking to exact revenge on the father who left him -- and he''s willing to eradicate anyone who stands in his way! Will the X-Men be forced to kill Xavier''s son to end his threat against the world? In the wake of tragedy, their suspicions of their leader''s methods only increase. Xavier''s mental blocks on student Jean Grey''s psychic abilities continue to crumble, and she grows increasingly unstable -- plagued by visions of a world engulfed in the flames of a fiery phoenix! Plus: Meet the mutant street hustler known as Gambit! COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2001) #13-25 Written by Mark Millar & Chuck Austen Penciled by Adam Kubert, Esad Ribić, Chris Bachalo & Kaare Andrews

The unity of the X-Men is threatened by anger, jealousy, and egotism.

Featuring stories that stress heroism and sacrifice with explosive art, "Uncanny X-Men" offers a more traditional look at super-hero action.

Wonder Woman faces a manic battle with a new villainess, only to be left with concerns about her own mortality. And Superman—who has died and lived to tell the tale—offers the best advice he can give to his super-powered colleague. ''The Pain of the Gods'' part 5.