New Releases by Louise Simonson

The epic Retroactive event continues as the fan-favorite team of Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove return for a ''lost'' adventure of The Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor is slowly losing his mind, he hatches a scheme that could increase his wealth and kill Superman—but will he destroy Metropolis in the process? Plus, don''t miss a classic tale by the same team from the 1990s!

When an exotic plant causes a monstrous rampage through the city, Wonder Woman discovers the evil sorceress Circe is controlling the plant.

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.

Steel becomes separated from Superboy, Supergirl and the Eradicator while searching for the missing Man of Tomorrow, and a violent clash with an alien menace may keep him from coming to Superman''s aid.

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.

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.

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!

Superman faces off against the Underworlders. However, he has no idea that a new threat, one greater than any he''s ever faced before, is about to arise! "Death of Superman" Part One!

A vampire is loose in Metropolis and the new Robin, Tim Drake, raises the stakes as he meets Superman for the first time.

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

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!

Steel is caught in the middle of a gang war when his nephew Jamahl gets involved in a deal to buy high-tech Toastmaster weapons.

Reign of the Supermen, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #691. It''s do or die as the Men of Steel invade Mongul''s Engine City. Continued in GREEN LANTERN (1990-2004) #46.

Lois offers Clark a challenge: land a big story for the paper before she can, but without using his super powers. What he finds is the new villain called Angstrom!

Flashpoint, a flammable being from another dimension, is being tricked into committing arson--all while Superman struggles to return Professor Hamilton to Earth from Flashpoint''s dimension.

Funeral for a Friend part 7, continued from ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #686. Superman''s body turns up at Project Cadmus, which hopes to learn what made him so special. Also, the strain of losing his son becomes too much for Pa Kent. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #77

''The Trail of Superman'' part 1! His powers drained by the Parasite, Superman is forced to stand trial for the destruction of Krypton before an intergalactic tribunal. Plus, an alternate timeline from ZERO HOUR seems to be coming true as Alpha Centurion steps in to replace Superman on Earth. Continued in SUPERMAN (1987-2006) #106.