New Releases by J. Michael Straczynski

Diana searches for the truth about who destroyed her island home, in hopes of rekindling the light of Paradise and reclaiming her role as humanity''s protector.

J. Michael Straczynski joins forces with rising star artist Shane Davis to create this original graphic novel that gives new insight into Clark Kent''s transformation into Superman and his first year as The Man of Steel. This is the first in a new wave of original DC Universe graphic novels, featuring top writers'' and illustrators'' unique takes on DC characters.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #544-545, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24, Sensational Spider-Man #41. At his darkest hours, Peter has always had one person who''d remind him who he is...now, he''s about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had "One More Day?

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Thor #1-6."

The Fantastic Four''s leader, Reed Richards, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe in a desperate bid to gain the knowledge he needs to cure his friend Ben Grimm - The Thing. But something has come through the aperture from a realm known as the Supremeverse: The Squadron Supreme! They are angry and here to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world! Collects Ultimate Power #1-9.

Captain Kirk has finally escaped the attentions of the Klingons and the Nasgul, but when he discovers a long-thought-dead team of explorers, his problems are only just beginning! Can Kirk and the crew persuade the Worthy to be heroes again? Also in this collection are Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski’s classic, haunting tale Worldsinger, and Howard Weinstein (Star Trek: The Animated Series) presents an explosive team-up with an unexpected alien race — the Klingon Empire! Written by Peter David (Fallen Angel) and Lost In Space’s Bill Mumy, with artists Gordon Purcell and Ken Hooper, this collection also features ultra-rare interviews with George Takei (Mr Sulu) and William Shatner (Captain Kirk)!

For many years Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilisations. Now his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot - a blemish that will spread until he is no more.

The entire status-quo-shattering BACK IN BLACK saga, collected in one mammoth oversized hardcover! reeling in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, Peter Parker has plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe: Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man! In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, events are set in motion that will forever change life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back! In FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, the secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben are revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks! And in SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN, younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero begin appearing all over the city, causing havoc wherever they go. Can Peter stop them, and whoever''s behind them, before more lives are lost? Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #539-543, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17-23 and Annual #1, Sensational Spider-Man #35-40 and Annual #1.

J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man, Supreme Power) and Mike McKone (Teen Titans, exiles) unite their talents to chart a new course for the world''s greatest comic magazine!

He raised the bar for epic science-fiction storytelling on television with his syndicated series Babylon 5, then followed it by elevating the way in which superhero tales are told with his critically acclaimed scripts for Marvel''s The Amazing Spider-Man. Now, award-winning writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski presents a special collection of his own short fiction-some of which is previously unpublished and exclusive to this volume!

When a comet strikes the Earth just outside of Pederson, Illinois, 113 babies who were in their mother''s womb when the flash hit are born with extraordinary super-powers that develop as they grow older. Now, 20 years later, the people of the world who worried what the children might become now fear what these adults will do with the powers they have. Illustrations. (May)

Based on Stracynski''s comic book series. Ten years have passed since the Specials had their standoff against the government. Now they are forced to come together once more when the Special known as Critical Maas takes the city of Chicago hostage. A small group of her former friends decide to take it back in exchange for a pardon from the government. But their actions will not come without a heavy price to pay. Original.

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A vicious killer stalks the streets of Los Angeles, and crime reporter Susan Randall is hot on his trail. When she meets Raymond Weil, she thinks she''s found an ally-except his knowledge of the killer seems too complete.

Tales from the New Twilight Zone features original stories by J. Michael Straczynski, the program''s story editor and chief writer, based on the screenplays for this latest version of The Twilight Zone. Includes eleven remarkable stories and the author''s reminiscences on each episode.

CLAUSTROPHOBIC, VERY WELL EXECUTED HORROR STORY SET IN STEPHEN KING LAND (MAINE). ERIC MATHEWS IS AN ORPHAN AND A DRIFTER WHO TRAVELS AROUND PURSUED BY BAD LUCK (ONLY HIS MISFORTUNATE IS MALEVOLENTLY DIRECTED). EVENTUALLY HE IS SUMMONED BACK TO DEDMOUTH PORT IN MAINE WHERE HE WAS BORN. HE TAKES UP WITH A NUBILE WRITER, LIZ, AND DISCOVERS HIS TRUE IDENTITY WHILE ALL AROUND PEOPLE ARE GETTING STRANGE AND EVENTUALLY PSYCHOTICALLY VIOLENT. ERIC''S FAMILY LEGACY IS TO GUARD THE CAVES ON THE POINT WHERE GENERATIONS BEFORE THE INDIANS BOTTLED UP THE DARK FORCED. DEATH, MUTILATION AND TERROR ABOUND 30/01/89 PROD LAUNCH--10000X55PX$3.50(15000X43P). A FORMAT.352PP.OFFSET.SUB-8000.

DC Comics proudly presents the 700th issue of SUPERMAN, a 56-page extravaganza, full of tales celebrating the Man of Steel''s past, present and future! First up is a story by the man who actually killed Superman, Dan Jurgens! Then James Robinson brings his epic run on the title to a close with a touching story that brings Superman back to Earth after his time on New Krypton. Finally, we preview the new creative team on SUPERMAN as J. Michael Straczynski & Eddy Barrows provide a story that sets the stage for an exciting and all-new direction for the Man of Steel! (Seriously! Wait till you read it!)

A superpowered revenge thriller by legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist ACO! In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her superpowers as a thief, stealing from the rich and...well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called “good” superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality—an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes—goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost.