New Releases by Gardner Fox

A massive hardcover collecting JLA''s earliest adventures from 1960-1964. This begins with the three Brave and the Bold appearances, then moves into the JLA''s own long-running title, with wonderful covers by Murphy Anderson and interior art by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Many of the covers and stories here are icons of the early Silver Age, including the first cross-overs with the 1940s Justice Society, and lots of iconic villains. And all this starring all the newly-recreated Silver Age DC heroes: The Flash, Green Lantern, The Atom and Martian Manhunter. And the continuing DC Comics icons: Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Arrow, Aquaman. Later on we are joined by The Black Canary, Dr. Midnite. Gardner Fox, prolific DC writer in the 1940s and author of many of the original Justice Society stories, is here writing EVERY story here. How''s THAT for continuity? Includes the famous stories "Crisis on Earth-One," "Crisis on Earth-Two," and "Crisis on Earth-Three."

Take a ride on the river Styx with your jovial boatman Cousin Eerie in the panic-packed Eerie Archives Volume 7, now in a value-priced paperback edition. Remove the pennies from your eyes long enough to take in the dastardly dramas from creators Tom Sutton, Ken Kelly, Richard Corben, Doug Moench, Basil Gogos, Carlos Garzon, Nicola Cuti, and more. Also includes an illustrated foreword by comics creator Guy Davis and the first US appearance of comic great Esteban Maroto! Collects Eerie magazine issues #32–#36.

A dying alien. A fearless test pilot. A ring of nearly limitless power. And a solemn vow to battle evil wherever it may be found. So begins one of comics'' greatest sagas, and one of the medium''s most enduring heroes--the story of Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern of Sector 2814! In these stories from SHOWCASE #22-24 and GREEN LANTERN #1-35, Green Lantern first meets the Guardians of the Universe and faces foes including Sinestro, the Weaponers of Qward, Sonar, Star Sapphire and many more!

At last collecting the wild adventures of the lone lawman known as the Gunfighter and his comrade the Buckskin Kid as they take on multiple mean outlaws and ride a rough terrain of terror in this collection of thrilling pre-trend EC tales of western lore. This hardcover volume collects Gunfighter #5-9, recolored digitally using the original palette, featuring art by legendary comics talents Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, and more!

“Batman! Drop Dead...Twice!” After a disgruntled Robin leaves Batman, a bad guy named Salvo and his apprentice Chino have a similar falling-out, and Chino and Robin become roommates.

Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, the Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with Jay Garrick, the Flash of the 1940s, in this hardcover collecting The Flash #123, #129, #137, #151, #170 and #173. These are the stories that first established the science fiction concept of parallel universes in DC Comics, as the Fastest Man Alive learned to use his super-speed to travel across dimensions to Earth-2!

Bruce Wayne’s ship sinks, forcing him to abandon ship and swim to a nearby island. Batman and Robin follow a giant creature called the Blockbuster to that island.

Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus that makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the police. Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful.

“THE MYSTERY OF THE MENACING MASK!” The trail of a jewel thief leads to a subterranean enclave of criminals.

The Dynamic Duo face an opponent out to commit the ÒSeven Wonder Crimes of Gotham City,Ó who, although captured, still vows to one day commit the ÒSeven Wonder Crimes of the Modern WorldÓ!

“THERE’S A WILL – THERE’S A SLAY!” Dick Grayson and Alfred defuse a bomb meant to kill Bruce Wayne, then discover Bruce’s will. Doc Hastings uses Robin as bait for a trap.

ÒTHE FEARSOME FOOT-FIGHTERS!Ó Batman is called by Commissioner Gordon to investigate a series of crimes wherein the wealthy of Gotham City have been burgled of valuables; however, the thieves have left behind IOU cards!

ÒTHE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD!Ó Zatanna and Green Lantern journey to the land of Ys, where a warlock may hold the key to ZataraÕs final fate!

ÒSCOURGE OF THE HUMAN RACE!Ó A creature from an ancient civilization revives from suspended animation and plans to conquer the world!

ÒRIVALRY OF THE WINGED WONDERS!Ó ItÕs Hawkman versus Hawkgirl as they have a friendly competition to solve a mystery!

“THE BLACK RAIDER.” Green Arrow and Speedy battle evil pirates on the high seas! Plus, Aquaman in “THE SARGASSO SEA” and Dr. Fate in “THE CASE OF THE PHANTOM FUGITIVE!”

“THE CARNIVAL OF SOULS!” A powerful sorcerer by the name of Count Crystal makes a contract with the demon Azgore for supernatural power, in exchange for the defeat and sacrifice of the Justice League!

ÒCREATURE OF A THOSAND SHAPES!Ó Thanagarian police officers Katar and Shayera Hol travel to Earth in their space vessel in pursuit of a criminal named Byth Rok. Byth, having consumed a pill that grants him the ability to alter his shape, comes to Earth to commit bold new crimes simply for the thrill of the challenge!

Racketeers kidnap the Captain of a water polo team and force them to play dirty against the team of Etta Candy. Wonder Woman intervenes and is captured with her lasso, has her bracelets removed, and is placed in Etta''s polo team bus, and then buried in quicklime.

The disappearance of several girls, including an intelligence agent, leads Wonder Woman to a secret diamond mine where the girls work as slaves.

Diana Prince is sitting at her desk one day when a woman enters, posing as a reporter, and asks very personal questions about Wonder Woman. Sensing something is wrong, Diana refuses to answer questions, but Steve Trevor is taken in, not realizing the woman is a Nazi agent, Fausta Grables. She eventually steals Wonder Woman''s costume and poses as her for an Army benefit show.

Singer Johnny Dune has caused a riot and it''s up to the Justice League of America to sway his mind. Backup origin stories of Doctor Mid-nite and Doctor Fate.

The Justice League of America must put a stop to a school of assassins and Deadman takes control of Aquaman''s body! With backup stories featuring the Sandman and Starman.

The first appearance of Green Arrow and Aquaman! First, meet the costumed adventurer Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy. Together, these expert archers use an array of trick arrows to defend the helpless! Then, the King of the Seven Seas, Aquaman, showcases his amazing powers!

Featuring the first appearance of the Justice League of America! When Starro the Conqueror arrives on Earth intent on enslaving humanity, it''s up to the superheroes of the world to band together and defeat the evil alien! Also featuring the first appearance of Lucas ''Snapper'' Carr.

When Batman gets a fever, Batgirl and Robin team up to fight crime! And in “Legend of the Lovers'' Lantern,” Sue Dibny buys a supposedly supernatural lovers'' lantern at an auction house, but is robbed after leaving the gallery.

After finding Wonder Woman''s diary in the future, the criminal Xotar decides to travel to the past to face the Justice League! Using the information from the diary, Xotar prepares for battle and challenges each member in turn. Will the Justice League be able to defeat Xotar''s ultimate weapon?

The Riddler’s back with a new batch of zany puzzles to drive Batman and Robin batty!

American popular culture has produced few heroic figures as famous and enduring as that of the Batman. The dark, mysterious hero who debuted in 1939’s DETECTIVE COMICS #27 as the lone “Bat-man” quickly grew into the legend of the Caped Crusader. After his landmark debut and origin story the Dark Knight was given many seminal elements including his partner in crime-fighting Robin, the Boy Wonder, and such adversaries as the Joker, Hugo Strange and Catwoman. BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE VOLUME ONE collects all of the Dark Knight Detective’s first-ever adventures from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-45, BATMAN #1-3 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS #2.

Superman must find out the identity of the mysterious gang leader known as the Unknown X who has organized one of the most thorough criminal organizations Metropolis has ever seen.