New Releases by Chuck Austen

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pain of the Gods'' part 1! Superman faces one of his greatest tragedies when he''s unable to prevent the death of a fellow super-hero. But how can a man with godlike abilities bear the guilt of such a terrible failure?

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.

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!

Collecting the first 50 issues of Witchblade Volume1, the Witchblade Compendium takes readers back to the beginning to see how the Witchblade chose Sara and threw her into the chaotic world of the supernatural. Get the first appearances of Sara Pezzini, Ian Nottingham, Kenneth Irons and Jackie Estacado in one handy tome!

"American Pie" meets "Bull Durham" in this humorous look at college life withbaseball as the backdrop. Rated for teens 16 and up.

Written by Chuck Austen; Art and cover by Ron Garney A new trade paperback collecting JLA #101-106! What happens when a hero fails? The members of the JLA are forced to face times when they were unable to save an innocent or prevent disaster. Can the JLA members help each other process the pain and go on?

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?

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

This beautifully illustrated anthology tells uplifting true and fictional stories of everyday people choosing to bring peace to their parts of the world by fighting aggression with information and nonviolent resistance. Full color.

God walk among us! But who are the Eternals and what do they have planned for the future of our world? They have come to Earth searching for raw materials for their masters, the god-like titans the Celestials -- but what happens when they are done with us? How will Earth be judged in the final equation? Take a journey into the Marvel Universe''s past, and see a glimpse of its frightening future in this Max sci-fi/super hero title.

Secrets of Nightcrawler''s origins and family history are revealed.

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.

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.

A brand-new adventure of sci-fi action in the widescreen MarvelScope format. On a faraway planet, an unlikely hero from a small corner of the galaxy stumbles upon the secrets of the universe. An exciting journey on a thrill-packed quest to discover the truth in an all-new series created by future Marvel superstar Steve Uy.

Uncanny X-Men writer Chuck Austen lends his talents to NYPD detective and Witchblade-wielder Sara Pezzini in this special stand-alone tale! Sara unravels a mystery that will stretch the limits of both her deductive and supernatural powers, as uber-artist Scott Benefiel (Tomb Raider #28) lays down the pencils....And did we mention this is by the guy who writes Uncanny X-Men? You know, that book you buy EVERY month?

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.

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

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

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.