New Releases by Paul Levitz

Legendary creators Paul Levitz and artists George Perez and Kevin Maguire launch a new series featuring Power Girl and Huntress, the WORLDS" FINEST! Stranded on our earth over five years ago, these two heroes from Earth 2 are forced to fight evil in strange new surroundings, all while trying to find their way home. In two separate tales, WORLDS" FINEST flashes back to how Huntress and Power Girl got to our earth and what they''ve been doing the past five years, and then back to the present where they fight for the fate of millions against the Irradiated Man. WORLDS'' FINEST, a part of DC Comics—The New 52 Second Wave, collects issues 1-7.

Collects original comic book artwork that depicts the 1950s science fiction rebirth of DC Comics'' most significant characters, a time that "rebooted" the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman, and was the impetus for the Batman television series.

Deadman''s quest for justice continues in these 1970s adventures collected for the first time! In these stories, Deadman meets Batman, Superman and other heroes.

Paul Levitz continues his 21st century run on DC''s most famous 31st century team, the Legion of Super-Heroes! Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad. These three heroes began the formation of the Legion. But why was the organization known as the United Planets formed? Who tried to kill R.J. Brande the first time? What great power could leave entire planets desolate and lifeless? Though these questions have remained unanswered for years, SECRET ORIGIN will uncover the until-now untold details of one of the greatest super-teams of all time! The man who knows the Legion of Super-Heroes best, Paul Levitz, along with artist Chris Batista, bring you one of the most exciting and pivotal Legion stories to date!

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, the Legion of Super-Heroes has been decimated by the worst disaster in its history. Now, the students of the Legion Academy must rise to the challenge of helping the team rebuild--but a threat of almost unstoppable power is rising at the edge of Dominator space, and if the new recruits fail, the Legion Espionage Squad may be the first casualties in a war that could split worlds in half! Collects #1-7.

Don''t miss DC''s greatest villains of the 1970s all in one title - and finally back in print! When the evil New God Darkseid schemes to take over the earth, he employs 10 devilish villains to carry out his plan to eradicate the planet''s Super Heroes. But it doesn''t take long for the team to realize they can do better on their own and break off their employment with Darkseid in this thrilling series made up of a revolving door of lead characters. Old-school fans and new readers will love this title starring such favorites as Gorilla Grodd, Sinestro, Star Sapphire, Mirror Master, Captain Cold and many more as they take on the likes of Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkman and other DCU heroes. A hidden gem of its era, THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS paved the way for future villain-centric series and gave fans more bad guys than they could handle in one title!

Fan favorite writer Paul Levitz continues to expand the 31st Century DC Universe he made so famous with this compilation of all-new tales from LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES and ADVENTURE COMICS. In LEGION, the heroes uncover a Durlan assassination plot, while ADVENTURE follows a new group of Legionnaires, as they learn the ropes at the Legion Academy.

Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! In this premiere issue: the destruction of a major planet and an unexpected addition to the Legion and the Green Lantern Corps!

Chameleon Boy leads the Espionage Squad to the Khund homeworld—without the consent of Legion leader Lightning Lad! Plus, Mon-El and Shadow Lass explore the depths of space in a prelude to ''The Great Darkness Saga!''

The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years to introduce the all-new Emerald Empress! She''s ultra-twisted! She possesses entire planets! And she devastates the Legion so completely that one Legionnaire will never be the same!

Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! This exciting graphic novel picks up on threads from Geoff Johns''s "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline and ties-in directly with events from GREEN LANTERN CORPS. Levitz and rising superstar artist Yildiray Cinar join together to revitalize one of DC Comics'' most beloved franchises for a new generation. In this exciting new collection, the first strike of Durlan assassins arrives on Earth! Their goal: kill the United Planets leadership as revenge for Legion mentor R.J. Brande''s death! Plus: The legendary team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen reunite on the Legion for the first time in 20 years! And their next 31st century masterpiece introduces the all-new, all-deadly Emerald Empress!

As Aquaman faces his greatest foes, Black Manta plans his ultimate revenge on the Sea King, and the battle that ensues results in the death of Aquaman''s infant son and the dissolution of his marriage.

Worship'' Part 1, by veteran comic creators Paul Levitz and Jerry Ordway! While The Man of Steel''s godlike presence on another world is perverted by Lex Luthor, zealous Superman followers look to make human sacrifices in his name back on Earth!

Paul Levitz, the former President and Publisher of DC Comics and legendary writer of THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme. This exciting graphic novel picks up on threads from Geoff Johns'' "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes" storyline and ties-in directly with events from GREEN LANTERN CORPS. Levitz and rising star artist Yildiray Cinar join to revitalize one of DC Comics'' most beloved franchises for a new generation. Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1-6.

Legion leader Cosmic Boy makes a drastic decision that will affect the entire team. And the quest to build up the 31st century Green Lantern Corps continues! Plus: the Legion Academy is reintroduced to the DCU in a backup tale!

The final fate of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad''s twin children is revealed here! Tensions between the team and Earth-Man come to a boil, and an all-new Green Lantern is revealed. Will it be Earth-Man or someone else entirely?

The crown jewel in any comics fan''s library In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun No. 1, the first comic book with all-new, original material--at a time when comic books were mere repositories for the castoffs of the newspaper strips. What was initially considered to be disposable media for children was well on its way to becoming the mythology of our time--the 20th century''s answer to Atlas or Zorro. More than 40,000 comic books later, in honor of the publisher''s 75th anniversary, TASCHEN has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics, in an XL edition even Superman might have trouble lifting. More than 2,000 images--covers and interiors, original illustrations, photographs, film stills, and collectibles--are reproduced using the latest technology to bring the story lines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they''ve never been seen before. Telling the tales behind the tomes is 38-year DC veteran Paul Levitz, whose in-depth essays trace the company''s history, from its pulp origins through to the future of digital publishing. Year-by-year timelines that fold out to nearly four feet and biographies of the legends who built DC make this an invaluable reference for any comic book fan. Winner of the 2011 Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book of the Year! DC Comics characters and all related elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s13)

Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by KEITH GIFFEN and others Cover by KEITH GIFFEN The godlike Darkseid emerges in the 30th century with an ingenious plot to finally conquer the universe in this Deluxe Edition hardcover of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen''s timeless Legion of Super-Heroes epic! Not only is THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA collected here for the first time in hardcover, this edition also includes several LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES issues written by Levitz that have never before been collected in any format! Using his faithful minions to acquire all of the mystic artifacts of the time, Darkseid gains mental control over a race of three billion all-powerful beings. Now, as their universe teeters on the edge of Armageddon, the Legion of Super-Heroes amass their own army of every champion who ever held the status of Legionnaire to stand against the Dark Lord and his invincible soldiers. But as the Legion suffers defeat after defeat, they realize that salvation and victory rest in the hands of a mysterious baby that has aged into adulthood before their very eyes! This is the perfect edition of the classic Levitz storyline that was decades ahead of its time and still stands as one of DC''s most enthralling superhero tales! Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #284-296 and ANNUAL #1. On sale NOVEMBER 17 - 7.0625" x 10.875" - 416 pg, FC, $39.99 US

Written by Paul Levitz Art by Steve Lightle, Ernie Colon, Keith Giffen, Larry Mahlstedt and others Cover by Steve Lightle & Larry Mahlstedt Bursting out of the 1980s comes this tale starring the far future''s greatest heroes! In this volume, you''ll find LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #7-13 as the team discovers a factory hidden between dimensions creating a Sun-Eater. Plus, it''s team leader election time!

Written by Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Martin Pasko and PaulLevitz Art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlinCover by Alex Ross CollectingJUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #122-124, #135-137 and #147-148! In this latestcollection of team-ups, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth''sMightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes!

The fourth collection featuring Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring SUPERMAN #7-8, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #430-431, ACTION COMICS #590, 591, and LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #37-38! Superman encounters Rampage for the first time, has a rematch with Mammoth, contends with a mysterious Superboy, and more!

V. 1 : Originally published in single magazine form "Man of Steel" 1-6, DC Comics, 1986.

The escaped Legionnaires find themselves on the planet Naltor, Dream Girl''s homeworld, in search of answers. As they attempt to sneak back onto Earth, they must piece together the mystery of the planet''s conqueror before they''re exposed! ''The Universo Project'' part 3.

The Legion of Super-Heroes finds and captures some of the creatures stealing magic from throughout the universe, but when they run tests on the culprits, they are shocked to discover a connection to one of the Legion''s members! ''The Great Darkness Saga'' part 2.

The JLA and JSA, alongside the Legion of Super-Heroes, are captured by Mordru in the 30th century and forced to do his task: reclaim the three items lost after the JLA satellite was destroyed in the late 20th century.

As the JSAers go their separate ways after Mr. Terrific''s funeral, Power Girl wonders why the team disbanded in 1951 and Huntress relates the story as she heard it in ''The Defeat of the Justice Society!'' Plus, more tales featuring the Flash, Deadman, and Aquaman! NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.

The Multiple Murders of Mapleville'' starring the Flash and ''Pursuit'' starring Deadman. The Justice Society star in ''Only Legends Live Forever,'' in which Bill Jensen wants to take revenge on Bruce Wayne for putting him in prison, and many more tales! NOTE: this issue is available only in black & white.

The JSA is divided, with one group facing off against a group with Commissioner Bruce Wayne behind them.

Amid an interstellar battle, three Legionnaires resign! Plus, the Legion''s election results for the team''s new leader!