New Releases by Chuck Austen

An edgy adventure series that’s part science fiction, part detective series, part western, Edgeworld is a unique blend of energy, comedy, and darkness like nothing you’ve ever read! On the backwater frontier planet of Pala, magistrate Killian Jess and native Palan Cheela fight to protect a planet and people that the rest of the galaxy has forgotten. Battling military occupation, alien invasions, otherworldly infestations, drug running, gang violence, black market traders and the aftermath of a brutal planet-wide war, they must learn to work together and collect together any allies they can from the castoffs, misfits and aliens occupying Pala to save the place they love. Collects the original digital series Edgeworld: A Reason to Live.

An edgy, potent adventure series that’s part science-fiction, part detective series, part western, Edgeworld is a unique blend of energy, comedy and darkness like nothing you’ve ever read. On the edge of known space, on the backwater, frontier planet of Pala, magistrate Killian Jess, and native Palan Cheela fight to protect a planet, and people, the rest of the galaxy has forgotten. Battling military occupation, alien invasions, otherworldly infestations, drug running, gang violence, black market traders, and the disastrous, ecological aftermath of a brutal, planet-wide war, they must learn to work together and collect any allies they can from the castoffs, misfits, and aliens occupying Pala, in order to save the world they love. Edgeworld marks the surprise return to comics of Dreamworks television producer Chuck Austen, the X-Men and Superman writer, partnering with his good friend, long-time Marvel/DC artist Patrick Olliffe.

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...

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 WorldÕs 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 JLAÑfriend, 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 missionÑand 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!

"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"--

Uncanny X-Men (1963) #435-436, 442-443, New X-Men (2000) #154-155

Uncanny X-Men (1963) #421-427

Uncanny X-Men (1963) #428-434

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!

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.

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.

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.

Superman is being beaten by an unlikely foe. Can Krypto save both Superman and Superboy from a terrible fate?

Clark and Lois go back to Smallville for the holidays hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of Metropolis. There''s just one problem: Lana Lang is in town, too.

Preus, the villain from the ''Godfall'' storyline returns, and the rogue Kandorian cop is assembling followers on Earth to declare a holy war on the Man of Steel.

A tribute to the dead is interrupted by Silver Banshee! As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a super-villain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from the pits of Hell!

Introducing Sodom & Gomorrah, a new husband-and-wife super-villain team prepared to give Superman a sound beating! Plus, some startling new developments in Clark''s relationship with Lana Lang.

An injured Superman is surrounded inside S.T.A.R. Labs with no way to get through the hordes of villains outside. And when one of those villains makes it inside, things get even worse!

Injured from his knock-down fight with Gog, Superman is cornered by every villain who wants to make a name for himself by getting a piece of the Man of Steel. Will Wonder Woman and Superboy be enough muscle to help Superman?

Gog and Superman continue their epic battle with their throwdown heading to Clark''s hometown of Smallville! Too bad Superboy, Wonder Girl and Kid Flash get in the way!

The Superman revolution continues as the Man of Steel gets ready for round two with Gog! Superman battles for his life—and the lives of the Teen Titans—against a foe fueled by an unholy rage!

A day in the life for anyone else would be ordinary, but not for Superman! There are robbers to catch, children to save, and the hordes of Apokolips to stop. And Darkseid and his minions provide only a hint of the threats on the way to challenge the Man of Steel.

Godfall'' part 1! Written by acclaimed artist Michael Turner! Kal-El begins his new life...on the planet Krypton? What''s going on, and why doesn''t he remember who he is? A strange new adventure begins for the Man of Steel! Continued in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625.

Godfall'' part 4, continued from SUPERMAN #202. Betrayed by the one person he thought he could trust, Kal-El must find a way to return to Metropolis. Meanwhile, Lyla has set her sights on the one thing he cares about most: Lois Lane! Continued in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #626

Welcome to a world waging a new kind of war that''s faster and more brutal than ever before—fought by those who would make the innocent their targets. Between them and us stand the Blackhawks, an elite force of military specialists equipped with the latest in cutting-edge hardware and vehicles. Their mission: kill the bad guys before they kill us.

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?