New Releases by Louise Simonson

"Classic tales with modern twists"--Cover.

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel, starring the heroes of the 1990s! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis…a Zero Hour…a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 doomed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL: John Henry Irons suits up as Steel to defend Metropolis against the tempestuous teens of Gen13! BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT: The Dark Knight and his even darker replacement, Azrael, must join forces against the team of black-ops assassins known as Wetworks! AQUAMAN: The one-time-and one-handed-King of Atlantis must go hand-to-hand and toe-to-toe against the WildStorm Universe’s deadliest warrior: Deathblow! SUPERGIRL: MATRIX: To survive a madcap trip through the Multiverse, the shape-shifting Girl of Tomorrow must forge an uneasy alliance with Ambush Bug and L.E.G.I.O.N.’s Lady Quark! GREEN LANTERN/PARALLAX: To repel an invasion from Earth-6, Kyle Rayner must turn to disgraced Green Lantern Hal Jordan-but will he save their city, or destroy it? The unforgettable ZERO HOUR-era versions of your favorite DC heroes square off against the WildStorm Universe-and even wilder places-in CONVERGENCE: ZERO HOUR VOL. 2!

Lex Luthor teams up with the wicked Parasite to trap the Man of Steel - is this the last of the world's greatest super hero?

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

The White Rabbit''s plans shift into high gear when she sends her super-powered agents after Steel, who still doesn''t know she''s alive.

Steel is reunited with Superman in Washington, D.C. to battle the explosive menace of Bomb! Plus, more is revealed on the mysterious nature of Steel's armor.

From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, DC Comics Covergirls: takes a look at the female characters of DC Comics throughout the company's history; features many of DC Comics' iconic comic book covers; and, examines the evolution of the comic book women of DC Comics - the 1942 introduction of the famous DC heroine, Wonder Woman, and her various incarnations up to the present; the creation of comic book spin-offs based on characters such as Lois Lane; and the recent wealth of fierce, female character-driven comics.

Featuring stunning art by top DC artists and a digest format with text and storyline adapted by regular Superman writer Louise Simonson for a younger audience, this is the only children's book version to bring kids the complete story of the life and death of Superman.

As ZERO HOUR continues to unfold, Steel's nephew Jamahl Irons finds a new ally when he encounters a teenaged version of his heroic uncle. Plus, the real Steel takes on the super-powered techno-fury of new villain Hazard.

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Collects New Mutants #86-94. With the arrival of Cable--a mysterious metal-armed, big-gunned, glowing-eyed man from the future--things will never be the same...not for the New Mutants, and not for any mutants! Featuring the threats of Stryfe, the Skrulls and Sabretooth! Guest-starring Sunfire and Wolverine!

Spilled Blood' part 3, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #694. The mastermind behind Bloodsport and Hi-Tech's recent Metropolis massacres takes center stage as the man called Bloodthirst declares war on Superman.

While Superman has his hands full with Jolt and Blockhouse, Cerberus's latest criminal creations, the group has captured Lois Lane and prepares her to undergo the 'treatment.'

Superman continues to fight the Underworlders. With the help of Keith Robert Parks and Charlie, will he be able to bring them all down? Plus, Doomsday continues to try to break free! Will he finally escape? ''Death of Superman'' Part Five!

Superman confronts Cerberus face to faces in what could be the end for the Man of Steel''s most recent foe.

Batman and Robin are caught in a nightmarish game with a young man who can alter reality.

Steel returns to Metropolis to quell the latest crime wave in Suicide Slum led by a new, ruthless female crime lord. Also, Jeb is back in town to see Lois Lane in the wake of Clark Kent''s disappearance.

Red Star and Cyborg return to Russia only to get caught up in a villain''s conspiracy.

The epic battle between Superman and Doomsday continues as Doomsday reaches Metropolis! Can Superman stop Doomsday from destroying the city he calls home? ''Death of Superman'' Part Ten!

Funeral for a Friend part 3, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #685. The actual funeral for the defeated Man of Steel draws crowds of DC''s most famous heroes to his side. In Smallville, Ma and Pa Kent--unable to claim their son''s body--hold a symbolic funeral for Clark. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #76.