New Releases by Kurt Busiek

Collects Thor #14-17, Iron Man #21-22, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #11 & Juggernaut: The Eighth Day. Asgard''s in shambles, Odin''s not who he seems, and Enrakt the Enchanter has been following the thunder god far more closely than suspected! Thor also faces earthly foes in the Absorbing Man, Titania and the unstoppable Juggernaut!

Par les auteurs de “MARVELS” et “FEAR ITSELF” ! Fils d’un géant des médias, Superstar est un héros sous contrat dont la vie est filmée 24h/24. Mais où se situe la frontière entre la téléréalité et le réel ? Ce personnage iconique du petit écran saura-t-il être à la hauteur de ce qu’on attend de lui ? Devenir un super-héros est une longue route et une question de choix...

Dave Stevens'' The Rocketeer was an instant hit the moment it hit the spinner rack in the earl 1980s. Stevens'' lush and distinctive artwork and fun, action-driven story was inspired by the adventure pulp novels of the era The Rocketeer was set in. Stevens produced only two Rocketeer graphic novels - collected to much acclaim by IDW - and his life was tragically cut short when he succumbed to Hairy Cell Leukemia. Now, with the full cooperation of the Stevens estate, IDW is pleased to present new interpretations of The Rocketeer by some of today''s finest talents. So, pull up a chair, sit down a while, and discover The Rocketeer all over again!

As Superman battles to rout Intergang out of Metropolis, he also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan!

Continued from SUPERMAN #667! It''s Kryptonian versus magic, in an all-out confrontation between Superman and Arion, beneath the Atlantic. But how does Superman battle a sorcerer? And what does it mean for the fate of the world?

Pursued by agents of his own country who want to draft him into service, Clark has one overriding concern beyond his own freedom: the safety and security of his wife and children! NOTE: these are available online as individual issues.

Seven time-lost Avengers - plucked from the past, present and future - must protect longtime ally Rick Jones from death at the hands of Immortus, Master of Time. To find out why Rick Jones has been targeted for elimination, the Avengers join forces with Kang the Conqueror, one of the team''s deadliest, most implacable foes - and the ancient Immortus'' younger self, as well - in a cosmic battle that stretches from the Old West to the End of Time. And as they do so, they discover that they''re fighting not just for one life, but for the very destiny of mankind, against a greater foe than they could possibly imagine! Collects Avengers Forever #1-12.

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez usher in a new era for Earth''s Mightiest Heroes! Since the team''s inception, the Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly until justice prevails. But what happens when their oldest foes strike directly at the team? On the eve of a huge Avengers gathering, an attack by the evil enchantress Morgan Le Fay sends these assembled heroes into a strange medieval reality where nothing is as it seems. Held under Le Fay''s thrall, the Avengers have lost all memory of their true identities. Breaking free of Morgan''s spell, Captain America and Hawkeye must fight to free their teammates before the Marvel Universe is altered forever! Plus: The Avengers take on the Squadron Supreme! Collects Avengers (1998) #1-11.

Jimmy Olsen has always been Superman''s pal, but now that he''s manifesting powers, will Jimmy Superman''s partner?! Secrets behind Jimmy''s past are revealed and the Kryptonite Man breaks loose in ''3-2-1 Action'' part 1 of 3!

For the first time ever - collected in one massive trade! Vampirella enters the modern era courtesy of Kurt Busiek! From the 1991 classic, limited series Morning In America comes Vampirella''s resurgence as she prepares to battle a new threat from the Cult Of Chaos in the form of Nathan Shroud and the Unseelie Congress by Kurt Busiek and Louis LaChance. Volume 5 also collects three short stories from the Vampirella Summer Nights Special from 1992 which chronicle some of the key players from Morning In America such as Adam and Pendragon, written once again by Kurt Busiek with art by top talents like Dave Cockrum, James Fry, and Richard Howell. These classic stories were originally black-and-white, but have been re-mastered and re-colored. Also included is Vampirella: Dracula War collecting issues #1-4 of Vampirella''s 1993 series, written by Kurt Busiek and Tom Sniegoski with art by Jim Balent and Louis Small Jr.

Continuing Dynamite Entertainment''s collections of the very best of Vampirella, Volume 4 brings you classic tales spotlighting epic storylines and epic creators from the acclaimed limited series, Vampirella: Blood Lust, by James Robinson and Joe Jusko, who craft a memorable tale of Vampirella''s homeworld, Drakulon. Plus classic gems like "Two So Different" by James Robinson and Ray Lago, "Vampirella Vs Dracula" by James Robinson, David Mack, and Rick Mays, "Sanctuary" by Christopher Priest and Alan Davis, "Lust For Life" by Ty Templeton and Bruce Timm, "The New European" by Alan Moore and Gary Frank, "Looking For Mr. Goodwin" by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, all joined by Kurt Busiek and Arthur Adams in a rare tale from the vault of Vampirella called "Bugs."

The epic storyline concludes in this volume collecting SUPERMAN #662-664, #667-668 and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13! The Man of Steel defends Metropolis from harm, but now faces a dilemma: are his heroics only making things worse?

Dynamite presents the cross-over no one thought they would ever see - Ashley J. Williams (AKA "Ash") and Dr. Peyton Westloake (AKA "Darkman") in Darkman vs. the Army of Darkness! Featuring the creative team of legendary comics scribe Roger Stern, Kurt Busiek, and artist James Fry along with cover artists George Perez and Army of Darkness fan-favorite Nick Bradshaw, this trade collects - for the first time - the entire four-issue mini-series event! Also includes a complete cover gallery.

Know, O Prince, that in an age undreamed of, shining kingdoms lay spread across the world like blue mantles beneath the stars. Hither came Conan the Cimmerian; black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet . . . Conan: The Hall of the Dead concludes writer Kurt Busiek''s (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) critically acclaimed run, paving the way for new writer Tim Truman (Conan and the Songs of the Dead) and featuring a story by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Daredevil), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (Ultimate Fantastic Four, DC: The New Frontier) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse''s best-selling Conan series with three of the best writers in comics today. * Collects Conan #24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34

No one has seen or heard from the Man of Steel in this collection from iconic writers Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns.As Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel is stronger than ever-especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis with his thirst for power fully intact!Collects SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION COMICS #837-840.

Eisner award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City), Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Daredevil), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (Ultimate Fantastic Four; DC: The New Frontier) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse''s best-selling Conan series with an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard''s greatest Conan tales, "The Tower of the Elephant"! Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he''s undertaken-one that will involve new comrades, sudden death, horrifying creatures, and gruesome unsettling fates for both gods and men. • Busiek and Nord-with a special appearance by legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta (Books of Magic, Lucifer)-chronicle a seminal adventure in Conan''s life. • Collecting Conan #0, #16-17, #19-22. • The hardcover edition is exclusive to Direct Market and will be printed to order.

Tells the story of our hero''s first circle of friends and foes.

In the aftermath of Infinite Crisis, Superman, Earth''s greatest defender, is mysteriously without his powers.

When the internationally famous barbarian hero returned to comics, with an all-new fresh start by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) and dynamic artists Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, and Dave Stewart, the result was instant sell-outs and multiple printings to keep up with the demand. Now Conan''s earliest adventures are collected in a handsome 192-page collection. Catch all the action and savagery as he wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant''s Daughter, and is taken as a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea! This top-selling new series faithfully expands on original author Robert E. Howard''s literary creation. Collecting issues #0-#6 and fourteen pages from issue #7 of the ongoing series. • "Writer Kurt Busiek treats him with the dignified respect due one of the towering figures in fantasy literature ... it feels like historians unearthed a vibrant, bloody tapestry. These are, once again, the days of high adventure."-Entertainment Weekly

Written by Kurt Busiek; Art by Brent Anderson; Cover by Alex Ross The fifth volume in the ASTRO CITY collection includes ASTRO CITY VOL. 2 #21-22, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5 and the ASTRO CITY special, plus the the short story from DC''s SEPTEMBER 11th VOL. 2 and the promotional story done to announce the LOCAL HEROES miniseries! This softcover edition features a new painted cover by Alex Ross!

The Avengers continue to fight new threats.

The Crime Syndicate of Amerika invades Earth and make themselves at home, robbing, pillaging and causing general unrest. Can the JLA put a stop to this or will the CSA cause the JLA to lose their world as well? ''Syndicate Rules'' part 3.

What''s in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY examines the life of a young Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent - the one with super-powers. Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can fly...that he does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from? And what''s hegoing to do about it? SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY collects the critically lauded 4-issue miniseries written by Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS, ASTRO CITY) with art by Stuart Immonen (AVENGERS).

Marvel''s premiere super hero team, the Avengers, is currently experiencing a creative and sales renaissance unlike anything in Marvel''s long history. To help satisfy the demand for all things Avengers, we''ve decided to collect the first adventures of the current incarnation of the team. Assembled by fan favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Perez, heavy hitters Captain America, Thor and Iron Man are joined by the Scarlet Witch, the Vision and Warbird. The squad has also taken on junior trainees Justice and Firestar, former members of the teen super hero team, the New Warriors. Together, this roster of all-stars faces off against the evil might of the alien Kree empire. Then it''s a face-off against the Squadron Supreme, who are under the control of the maniacal Moses Magnum. It''s flashy, colorful super heroics, at its best!

1997 was the year that saw Marvel re-launch some of its most popular characters in a new series for a new generation of fans. The most popular of these new series was a new spin on the Earth''s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers! The Avengers has always showcased Marvel''s most popular and powerful heroes, including Captain America, Iron Man and Thor. Returning to draw the new Avengers series was classic comic book artist George Perez, whose dynamic and finely detailed artwork has made him one of the most sought after pencilers in the business. His fine pencil work brilliantly interprets writer Kurt Busiek''s tale of a world taken over by the villainous Morgan LeFey and returned to a medieval state, evocative of the Arthurian legends. Also included is the special issue that revealed the top-secret line-up that now comprises the Avengers'' roster.

The stories of heroes, villains, and citizens in the fictitious city of Astro city and their adventures.

The European country of Slorenia is dead. Every man, woman, and child eliminated with the cold precision of a machine. And out of the flaming remnants of this tiny Baltic state comes a message from its murderer: Mankind''s days are numbered because Ultron has returned! He - or it - is one of the Avengers'' oldest, most implacable foes, menacing humanity countless times. But never before has Ultron been this dangerous, this deadly. Now, he stands on the brink of committing global genocide, and rebuilding Earth in his own robotic images. Our only hope is a desperate U.N. strike on Slorenia, led by the Avengers themselves. But will it be in time? Will the strength and courage of Earth''s Mightiest Heroes be enough in the face of such overwhelming evil? For the sake of the world, it will have to be! Plus: When you''re an Avenger, you''re one of Earth''s Mightiest Heroes - the first line of defense against the dangers no conventional foe could halt, the threats no ordinary man could withstand. Threats including Dominex, Lord Templar, Pagan, and the Thunderbolts! Collects Avengers #12-22, #0 and Annual 1999.

Up, Up, And Away part 1! It''s One Year Later after the events of INFINITE CRISIS and Superman has been missing from the skies of Metropolis. But as Clark Kent enjoys the time he''s spending with his wife Lois Lane, a new villain comes to town! Continued in ACTION COMICS #837.

Visit the Legion of Super-Heroes and the 31st century in this oversized issue! Supergirl''s trapped in the future and looking for a way home, but a time paradox sends her on a journey that''ll allow her to see flashes of The Man of Steel''s upcoming year--and you won''t believe what she sees!