Best Selling Books by Chuck Austen

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

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.

Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men), Chuck Austen (ACTION COMICS) and Joe Kelly (JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) showcase the trials and tribulations that come with being the World’s Greatest Heroes. The JLA investigates a rash of child disappearances, but soon begin to disappear themselves! Before long, Superman is brainwashed and in the hands of a fanatic cult that worships an ancient vampiric evil. Who are the mysterious powerful beings that have been shadowing the JLA-friend, foe or something entirely different? Then Superman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Wonder Woman and Batman each are forced to face a time when they were unable to save an innocent or prevent disaster. Like police officers and firefighters who share a bond only their brethren can understand, the JLA members must help each other process the pain and go on with their mission-and their lives. Featuring the art of John Byrne (MAN OF STEEL), Jerry Ordway (SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN) and others, this volume collects JLA #94-106 and JLA SECRET FILES 2004 #1!

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.

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

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.

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

Collects Avengers (1998) #77-81. "It seems like a routine mission when Captain America and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes head to Great Britain to deal with the Wrecking Crew’s latest scheme. But when matters get out of hand, it takes the bravery of an innocent bystander using Cap’s indestructible shield to save them all. These events lead to the resurrection of a forgotten Marvel hero and the introduction of a new member of the Avengers!

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

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.

A brave innocent bystander saves the Avengers as they battle the Wrecking Crew in Great Britain.

Fontine a perdu sa connexion universelle, rien de pire ne saurait lui arriver. Et pourtant, voilà maintenant que des tueurs sont à ses troussses… Un polar SF explosif. PARUTION EN 3 VOLUMES - SÉRIE TERMINÉE Ancien flic mis à pied, Kesley Fontine vit enfermé dans son appartement, privé de la connexion universelle que partagent tous ses concitoyens, habitants comme lui de l''Infini, une arche stellaire partie, il y a des siècles, de la Terre devenue invivable. Privé de connexion dans ce monde, cela revient à être totalement désocialisé. Mais le plus gênant, c''est cette impression qui hante Kinsey en permanence, d''avoir oublié quelque chose d''essentiel… Le jour où deux tueurs font irruption chez lui, et qu''il se retrouve obligé de fuir pour protéger un enfant qu''il ne connaît pas, cette impression désagréable vire au franc cauchemar.

Fontine a perdu sa connexion universelle, rien de pire ne saurait lui arriver. Et pourtant, voilà maintenant que des tueurs sont à ses troussses… Un polar SF explosif. PARUTION EN 3 VOLUMES - SÉRIE TERMINÉE Ancien flic mis à pied, Kesley Fontine vit enfermé dans son appartement, privé de la connexion universelle que partagent tous ses concitoyens, habitants comme lui de l''Infini, une arche stellaire partie, il y a des siècles, de la Terre devenue invivable. Privé de connexion dans ce monde, cela revient à être totalement désocialisé. Mais le plus gênant, c''est cette impression qui hante Kinsey en permanence, d''avoir oublié quelque chose d''essentiel… Le jour où deux tueurs font irruption chez lui, et qu''il se retrouve obligé de fuir pour protéger un enfant qu''il ne connaît pas, cette impression désagréable vire au franc cauchemar.

Fontine a perdu sa connexion universelle, rien de pire ne saurait lui arriver. Et pourtant, voilà maintenant que des tueurs sont à ses troussses… Un polar SF explosif. PARUTION EN 3 VOLUMES - SÉRIE TERMINÉE Ancien flic mis à pied, Kesley Fontine vit enfermé dans son appartement, privé de la connexion universelle que partagent tous ses concitoyens, habitants comme lui de l''Infini, une arche stellaire partie, il y a des siècles, de la Terre devenue invivable. Privé de connexion dans ce monde, cela revient à être totalement désocialisé. Mais le plus gênant, c''est cette impression qui hante Kinsey en permanence, d''avoir oublié quelque chose d''essentiel… Le jour où deux tueurs font irruption chez lui, et qu''il se retrouve obligé de fuir pour protéger un enfant qu''il ne connaît pas, cette impression désagréable vire au franc cauchemar.

The fourth collection of THE COMPLETE WITCHBLADE has arrived! In this fourth complete electrifying collection of the supernatural powerhouse WITCHBLADE, Sara Pezzini fights against her most nefarious enemy yet…the U.S. government organization Level 42. Ian Nottingham makes a deadly return, and Sara teams up with the Magdalena to hunt down an occult killer. This volume also features the beginning of Ron Marz’ groundbreaking run on Witchblade. Collects Witchblade #58-85.

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

A hormone-driven freshman navigates college life, the girl of his dreams, and baseball in this sexy original English-language manga. Boys of Summer,Volume 1 features story by Chuck Austen and art by Hiroki Otsuka. Bud Waterston is a decent looking guy in full hormonal bloom. He’s heading for college and imagines the sexual liberation he will face living in a dormitory full of other post-teens just like him. But like all best laid plans (no pun intended), nothing goes as Bud hopes or expects. His roommate turns out to be a closeted homosexual, and all the good-looking girls in the dorm are interested in somebody else. When the girl of his dreams—who wants nothing to do with him—joins the school baseball team, it inspires Bud to join, too, in an effort to prove to her she’s all wrong about him . . .

Captain America clashes with Redpath, an adversary that shares his ideal of a powerful and unified America, but lacks his morality. Redpath and his team of cronies The Extremists plan to cleanse America by force and only Captain America can stop them.

When the Juggernaut tries to defend his young friend Sammy from an abusive father, it''s the X-Man who is arrested and put on trial.

The Witchblade Compendium Volume 2 brings readers into the world of NYPD detective Sara Pezzini and the mysterious mystical gauntlet the Witchblade! Superstar writer Ron Marz (The Darkness) brings readers what they are looking for with revelations about the nature and origin of the Witchblade itself! For fans of the series this is a must have for any collection!

An explosive Sci-Fi thriller about three loners who will fight a privacy controlling system to try and preserve the best humanity has to offer.

Temptation continues to come Bud’s way, and even Manny is in for quite the “adult” experience...but as close as the two friends are, when it comes down to it, they react to the new challenges of college in completely different ways. In the end, it threatens to prove ruinous for their friendship, especially with a practice game looming on the horizon. And Bud’s finally broken the ice with Chrissie, but now he’s got some new worries that may get in the way of the two of them ever taking the plunge...

Tandis que Gambit tente de retrouver les kidnappeurs d''un enfant, les X-Men de Charles Xavier s''efforcent de convaincre les hommes que les mutants sont leurs amis. Une entreprise délicate pour l''un comme pour les autres, relatée avec brio par Mark Millar, Adam Kubert, Chuck Austen et Esad Ribic.

"The Justice League of America is the ultimate dream team made up of the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Superman, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern, Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter. A coven of vampires has set their sights on increasing their power base. With the League under attack from these mysterious beings, it is surely only a matter of time before one of them will fall. The celebrated fan-favorite team of Chris Claremont (X-Men, Fantastic Four), John Byrne (Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men) and Jerry Ordway (JLA, Superman, Wonder Woman) pits the JLA against the next generation of villainy"--