New Releases by David Hine

Der Engel Zera attackiert die Vergessenen in einer Schlacht, die über die Vorherrschaft im Himmel entscheidet. In Indien taucht Kali auf, die Göttin des Todes, und errichtet ihr Schreckensregime. Sam und Twitch entdecken das Geheimnis der inneren Stimmen von Spawn. Und die Zwillinge legen noch ein paar Briketts nach ...

DARKNESS FALLS IN WITCHBLADE''S 19TH ANNIVERSARY! In another life Jackie Estacado was Sara Pezzini''s lover and the father of her child. Now he has used the power of the Darkness to endanger the whole of human existence and only the Witchblade can stop him. Here at last is the untold story...the Death Of Jackie Estacado!

SERIES FINALE! As The Darkness virus becomes a citywide epidemic, the Old Gods run rampant. What will it take for Jackie Estacado to reclaim the Darkness from his nefarious Doppelganger?

When a crime team arrives on the frontier planet of Amaranth to investigate a series of mysterious deaths, they begin to uncover secrets that could unravel the fabric of the universe. With elements of westerns, mysteries, and political thrillers, this critically-acclaimed series is far more than just "CSI in Space." The first season builds an enigmatic and complex world that will surprise and horrify you. Collects STORM DOGS #1-6

Steve Newman cleans house for the dead until the day he stumbles upon a collection of comic books that shouldn''t exist. Dinosaurs, zombies, provocative women and a hero willing to give up his life for his dreams.

Dr Jeremiah Arkham has rebuilt the Asylkum using the design of his mad Uncle Amadeus. Intended as a model for enlightened treatment of mental illness, the building soon mutates into a torture house. And, when Jeremiah hears voices from beyond the grave, he is forced to call in Batman to put down a riot.

Written by DAVID HINE Art by JEREMY HAUN Cover by CLIFF CHIANG Following Black Mask''s destruction of Arkham Asylum, Dr. Jeremiah Arkham has rebuilt the Asylum following the design of his mad Uncle Amadeus. But will the new Arkham be a haven for the criminally insane - or a house of torture? Collecting BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL - ARKHAM ASYLUM #1, ARKHAM REBORN #1-3 and DETECTIVE COMICS #864-865. On sale August 4- 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US

The end of Spawn. ''Nuff said.

Spawn battles his inner demon. Is he a force for Good or Evil? If Evil wins, Wanda dies. If Good triumphs, this is the end of Spawn. We mean it!

War is Hell. France, July 1st 1916 -- the bloodiest day in the history of human conflict. On the battlefield of the Somme, one man makes the ultimate sacrifice. A new Hellspawn is born and the dead rise to follow him into endless war.

People are dying and witnesses swear the killer is a ghost. Police profiler Marc Simmons thinks he knows better, but his suspect has the perfect alibi. Can Spawn solve the riddle of ''The Monster in the Bubble?''

The showdown! The Hellspawn known as Gunslinger hits town, aiming to bring Hell to the high plains. The townspeople have one chance of survival. One man who will go up against the Gunslinger... if they don''t lynch him first.

Collect no. 170-175 of "Spawn, " including the "Legend of Gunslinger Spawn."

Spawn thought all was right with his newly created universe. But it seems he''s recreated everything -- even some of his old foes! Its "mano a mano" time with the new much more dangerous Clown vs. Spawn. Be there for the battle to end all battles!

Spawn thought all was right with his newly created universe. But it seems he''s recreated everything -- even some of his old foes! Its "mano a mano" time with the new much more dangerous Clown vs. Spawn. Be there for the battle to end all battles!

The new world that has been created by Spawn begins in this issue. It seems as if the world is more than perfect, but the cracks are starting to appear, as the new world begins to show its true colors.

Issue 165 breaks continuity and features a Mandarin Spawn one-shot. Lan Medina, part of the Eisner award-winning team on Fables, is doing the art honors. The Mandarin Spawn action figure has long been a fan favorite, and in response to their requests over the years, this issue provides the origin of the character.

Spawn faces his greatest challenge -_ The Disciple. Armageddon is approaching fast and with Heaven''s new recruits lining up for battle, Hell is going to need to swell its ranks too. And where is it going to find the cruelest, most ruthless, kick-ass SOB''s on the face of the Earth? Burn, Hollywood, BURN!

The Final Battle is approaching and Heaven needs new recruits. Zera sets out to find God, because only He can set the Rapture in motion. If Spawn is going to prevent the Apocalypse, this looks like his last chance.

The Angel Zera takes on the Forgotten in a battle to control the hosts of heaven. On Earth Kali lays waste to India and Spawn learns that as the End Time approaches some of the most terrible creatures of mythology are about to be unleashed. Meanwhile Sam and Twitch uncover the shocking truth about Spawn''s inner demons.

Spawn was created to lead the armies of Hell in the war of Armageddon. The only catch is Spawn wants nothing to do with Hell - or Heaven for that matter. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior wanders the shadowy alleys of the world in search of his place in the scheme of things.

Matt Murdock steps in to defend a boy who, with his friends, is being railroaded for killing a young boy in the small town of Redemption Valley.

David Hine returns, joined by artist Scott McDaniel, for "Impostors" part 1. A call to arms has gone out through Gotham City, and normal, everyday citizens are being drafted into a bizarre battle. Will they side with vigilante justice or join the cause of chaos and anarchy?

Writer David Hine joins DETECTIVE for "Beneath the Mask" part 1! The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over! It''s Black Mask versus Jeremiah Arkham for control of the asylum. But what of the enigmatic Three Beauties, and how does Batman fit into the mad plan?