New Releases by Robert Venditti

The hit series Superman ''78, set in the universe of the iconic 1978 Superman film, returns with a story that introduces Superman''s foe Metallo! When the planet Krypton exploded, its last son was rocketed across the cosmos and came to settle in a small town in Kansas. But what else came with him, and what if a piece of his home landed somewhere we never knew about? As Superman has become a symbol of strength and pride for America, the Soviet Union looks to crush that image with a creation of their own, built by their own might and forged by their own power!

The year is 2037. In the aftermath of a destructive world war, humanity clings to survival in the central colonies, hunted and eliminated by the murderous Scourge. Life is short and brutal. Deep within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, an elite special ops squad, Savage Squad 6, searches for a weapon to bring hope back to hundreds of colonists. But they’re not alone. Something stirs within the irradiated wilderness. Something big. Something hungry. And if the Savages are going to survive the night, they’ll need to live up to their name...or die trying! Collects Savage Squad 6 #1–#4!

The pieces have all fallen into place, and Wesley knows exactly who is behind the theft of his journal. But is the Sandman too late, and will his dark dream descend over the entire world?!

City of stars! Father-and-son archer duo Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke are reunited in the face of evil as they investigate rumors of harrowing experiments taking place at the city aquarium. Across town, Black Canary’s cry becomes lethal as she succumbs to the Beast Boy spores. Can the city’s newest hero, Red Canary, stand up to her idol? Plus, Red Arrow and Stargirl reunite to protect the city from…the Justice Society of America?!

Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson''s textbooks and into his life. And worse, he''s angered a few of them. Zeus''s master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is

No one escapes the Sandman’s dark dreams, not even Wesley Dodds himself. After years of testing and experimentation, Wesley perfected his sleep gas as the optimal weapon to fight crime without causing undue harm. But when his journal detailing all his failed and far more deadly formulas is stolen, the Sandman must hunt down the thief and the people in the shadows pulling the strings before the contents of the journal are released!

In these tales, a threat of cosmic proportions to DC’s newest (and oldest) universe compels one of the most unusual groups of heroes ever assembled to take on the most mysterious foe they have ever encountered. Join the original Batman, Kamandi, Starfire, Sinestro, Booster Gold, Dr. Light, Steel, and Sinestro in their quest to save the universe before time runs out… Collects Generations Shattered #1, Generations Forged #1, and the story “Generations Fractured” from Detective Comics #1027.

Relive these tales of heroes who were reborn as the Infected...corrupted versions of some of DC''s greatest heroes, now gifted with new powers, but whose souls have been blackened by the Batman Who Laughs. Supergirl, Hawkman, Shazam, Blue Beetle, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and former Teen Titan Donna Troy are all transformed-and now they are pawns in the Batman Who Laughs'' efforts to destroy the heroes of the DC Universe! Collects Supergirl #36, Hawkman #18, The Infected: King Shazam #1, The Infected: Scarab #1, The Infected: Deathbringer #1, and The Infected: The Commissioner #1.

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Krono''s army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan''s power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it''s up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time. In this epic finale to the New York Times best-selling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy''s sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate. Relive the showdown in this all-new graphic novel adaptation.

In this graphic adaptation of Rick Riordan''s novel, when the goddess Artemis disappears while hunting a rare, ancient monster, a group of her followers joins Percy and his friends in an attempt to rescue her before the winter solstice.

When demonic cheerleaders attack during his high-school orientation, Percy hurries to Camp Half Blood, where he and his demigod friends begin a quest through the Labyrinth.

Book two in the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series--now in the wickedly fun, action-packed graphic novel! Mal''s an expert at intimidating her enemies, but she''s broken the habit since leaving her villainous roots behind. So when she and her friends Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return home, Mal can''t believe it. Sure, she''s King Ben''s girlfriend now, and she''s usually nice to her classmates, but she still didn''t think anyone would be silly enough to try to push her around. The thing is, it kind of worked. Especially since she and her friends have a sneaking suspicion that their villainous parents are behind the messages. And when Evie looks into her Magic Mirror, what she sees only confirms their fears. Maleficent''s just a tiny lizard after her run-in with Mal at Ben''s Coronation, but she''s the worst villain in the land for a reason. Could she have found a way to escape? Whatever''s going on, Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay know they have to sneak back to the Isle and get to the bottom of it. Without its infamous leader, the island''s even worse than when they left it, but the comforts of home—even a home as gloomy as the Isle of the Lost—can be hard to resist for recently reformed villains. Will the kids be able to beat the evil bubbling at the Isle''s wicked core, or will the plot to destroy Auradon succeed?

A new prophecy leads to a dangerous quest. When Percy receives an urgent distress call from Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he''ll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and...a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue, only to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two new powerful half-bloods, whose parentage is unknown. But that''s not all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have just fallen prey. Now, Percy and his friends are faced with their most dangerous challenge—the chilling prophecy of the Titan''s Curse. They must rescue the goddess Artemis by the Winter Solstice, or all will be lost...including Annabeth. Rick Riordan''s internationally best-selling The Titan''s Curse becomes a graphic novel in the hands of comic-book luminaries Robert Venditti, Attila Futaki, and Greg Guilhaumond.

ItÕs action, adventure and conspiracy on a cosmic scale in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Vol. 5: Twilight of the Guardians, as writer Robert Venditti (The Flash) and artists Patrick Zircher (Superman Ð Action Comics) and Jack Herbert (Superwoman) team up Hal Jordan with his greatest allies against his deadliest foes! The word is out: Sinestro has returned. Wherever this tyrannical former Lantern goes, hell is sure to follow. And when Hal Jordan travels to Earth to bring his former partner to justice, hell is exactly what he finds. Another of his oldest enemies is under attack from a surprising source, and heÕs unleashed all his powers to save his skin. If that means harnessing the evil entity called Parallax to corrupt the worldÕs greatest hero, Superman, so be it. But an even greater threat than a mad Man of Steel awaits the Emerald Knight. From the darkest depths of the cosmos, the all-powerful Controllers have returned, threatening to settle their ancient grudge against the Guardians once and for all. It will take a strike force of EarthÕs first four LanternsÑHal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner and Kyle RaynerÑto save their old mentors and the universe. If the Lanterns fail, all of creation will pay the price. Collects Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #30-31 and #33-36.

“BATS OUT OF HELL” part two! The Dawnbreaker descends on Coast City, ready to suck its light away before moving on to the rest of our world. Backed up by the power of the Justice League, Hal Jordan stands ready to stop the perverted Lantern—until the Batman Who Laughs steps out of the shadows.

Writer Robert Venditti (THE FLASH) is joined by iconic Green Lantern artist Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH, THE FLASH: REBIRTH) and artist Rafa Sandoval (CATWOMAN) to continue the rebirth of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps! ItÍs a new era for the Green Lantern Corps. Based on the living planet Mogo under the leadership of John Stewart, the Corps are about to take on their toughest assignment ever„partnering with their bitter enemies in the Sinestro Corps, combining the powers of Will and Fear as a new force for good. But not all of the Sinestro Corps members are ready to sign on. So the new Green-Yellow partnership has their first mission: track down the rogue Sinestro Corps members and bring them in...either to join the Green Lanterns or rot in a cell. Hal Jordan has a different mission, however. Together with former Green Lantern and current White Lantern Kyle Rayner, Jordan has been tasked by the Guardians of the Universe to find and rescue Saint Walker„the final Blue Lantern and keeper of the Light of Hope. But will Hal, Kyle and Walker be able to bring Hope back to the universe...or will their mission only empower a threat that waits in the shadows? Find out in HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 3: QUEST FOR HOPE. Collects HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14-21.

It?s here! The seismic final volume of X-O Manowar from New York Times best-selling writer and longtime scribe Robert Venditti (Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps) and extraordinary artists Robert Gill (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) Joe Bennett (52) and Roberto de la Torre (Daredevil), alongside an all-star battalion of writers and artists from across X-O Manowar?s landmark run ? now in deluxe, oversized hardcover! For centuries, the sacred X-O Manowar has stood unrivaled as the universe?s most powerful weapon. Today, will it equal Earth?s doom? An unthinkable alien race known only as The Torment has come to our world in search of the armor?s secrets. Now, they stand opposed by Aric of Dacia ? former slave, noble warrior, resolute king, and current master of the armor?s near-limitless capabilities. But are one man?and one weapon? enough to repel a force capable of leveling a thousand civilizations? A whole new era for X-O Manowar begins here?and you won?t believe what?s coming next! Collecting X-O MANOWAR #43?50, X-O MANOWAR: COMMANDER TRILL #0, X-O MANOWAR 2016 ANNUAL #1, BOOK OF DEATH: THE FALL OF X-O MANOWAR #1, and 4001 A.D.: X-O MANOWAR #1, along with more than 20 pages of rarely seen art and extras!

A part of DC Rebirth! Hal Jordan is about to go from the head of the Green Lantern Corps to an army of one. Jordan''s long, illustrious--and tumultuous--tenure with the Corps takes several hairpin turns. At lightspeed. Toward a black hole. In a blender! For starters, the Green Lantern Corps has disappeared, and now Sinestro''s own Corps enforces his uniquely brutal brand of law and order in the universe. As a result, Jordan has no ring to sling, or Sector 2814 (a.k.a. Earth) to protect. (So more of the usual for Hal!) Green Lantern veteran Robert Venditti teams up with Rafa Sandoval and Ethan Van Sciver to pilot HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS VOL. 2! Collects HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #8-13. Rebirth honors the richest history in comics, while continuing to look towards the future. These are the most innovative and modern stories featuring the world''s greatest superheroes, told by some of the finest storytellers in the business. Honoring the past, protecting our present, and looking towards the future. This is the next chapter in the ongoing saga of the DC Universe. The legacy continues.

New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (ARMOR HUNTERS,?The Flash) and superstar artists Diego Bernard (Red Lanterns), Rafa Sandoval (Ultimate Hawkeye), CAFU (RAI), and Clay Mann (NINJAK) unite for a devastating cosmic showdown right here in the next deluxe volume of the series Comic Book Resources calls ?grandiose and epic.? In the far reaches of deep space, the ultimate fail-safe of an extinct alien race has finally counted down to zero?and the robot army called Dead Hand has been activated. The civilization that built them has fallen?and, now, to combat the doomsday threat that destroyed their world, Dead Hand will complete the mission that their creators could not. Soulless and brutal, this billion-strong legion is the phantom army of a dead world?and it will cleanse the universe by any means necessary. But what unthinkable menace were they created to destroy? And will Dead Hand?s slow march across the galaxy spell death for countless worlds? Collecting?X-O MANOWAR #30?42, X-O MANOWAR #0, and X-O MANOWAR: VALIANT 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1,?along with more than 20 pages of rarely seen art and extras.

Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn''t know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy manages to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn''t ring any bells with him. Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn''t do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn''t say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn''t see it. He doesn''t even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery—although not good enough to help the Fifth Cohort win at war games. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart. Featuring a faithful adaptation by Robert Venditti, and incredible artwork by Antoine Dodé and Orpheus Collar, Rick Riordan''s blockbuster book comes to life in The Son of Neptune, The Graphic Novel.

Fear has a color. It’s the gruesome glow of yellow, wielded by the totalitarian tyrant Sinestro and his Yellow Lanterns. And now the entire universe is bathed in its sinister light. The Sinestro Corps have replaced the Green Lanterns as the peacekeepers of the galaxy. Oa, the homeworld of the Guardians and their Green Lantern Corps, is no more. In its place at the center of the universe orbits Warworld, Sinestro’s home base. The Green Lanterns have vanished, leaving no one to oppose the Sinestro Corps’ reign of terror. No one, that is, except the last Lantern: Hal Jordan. Convicted of crimes he didn’t commit, reduced to a being of pure thought and will, Hal must now battle back from the brink to reform the Corps and free all of creation from his archenemy’s iron fist. Sinestro’s word is law…but Hal Jordan is the lawbreaker! Collects issues #1-7 and the HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS: REBIRTH one-shot special.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Rebirth 1 and Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps 1-7"--Colophon.

Witness the last stand of Earth?s greatest champion in ?LONG LIVE THE KING!?? They?re here! The Torment ? a world-devouring race older than history itself ? has arrived on Earth. And now, all that stands between our existence and complete annihilation is Aric of Dacia, heir to the Visigoth throne and wielder of the X-O Manowar armor! But as the Torment unleash a wrath unlike anything the galaxy has seen, even Earth?s most powerful protector will find himself hopelessly outmatched. With humanity standing on the brink of extinction, X-O Manowar must turn to his greatest adversary for help ? the savage Commander Trill! New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) and acclaimed artists Joe Bennett (52) and Roberto de la Torre (Daredevil) make history across the cosmos as Valiant?s flagship series marches toward a planet-shaking finale! Collecting?X-O MANOWAR #47?50.?

GOING ROGUE HeÕs the Fastest Man Alive. But now, the Flash is really on the run. After his climactic confrontation with Zoom, the Scarlet Speedster has been declared a threat to Central City, the town heÕs sworn to protect both as the Flash and as Barry Allen, member of the CCPD. Now heÕs on the wrong side of the law, racing to clear his name. But itÕs not just cops in hot pursuit: itÕs his worst enemies, the Rogues! Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Weather Wizard, Trickster and Golden Glider have been deputized to track the Flash and take him down by any means necessary. The tables have truly turnedÑand the time is perfect for another villain to swoop in and claim the city as his own. Riddle me this: Which criminal mastermind decides to ditch Gotham City for easier pickings? Can the fugitive Flash save Central City from certain doom? Find out in THE FLASH VOL. 9Ña thrill-a-minute tale of all-out action from writers Robert Venditti and Van Jensen, and artists Jesus Merino, Paul Pelletier, Phil Briones and Gus Vasquez! Collects THE FLASH #48-52.

Rocketing out of the pages of 4001 A.D...the present and future of Valiant?s greatest heroes come together in four essential standalone chapters at the heart of the blockbuster comics event of the year!? Blast two thousand years into the future as the never-before-told history of New Japan?s dominion over Earth and the future fates of X-O Manowar, Bloodshot and Shadowman stand revealed. Then, witness the battle- scarred debut of the boldest new hero of this century or the next when War Mother makes her history-shattering debut! The future starts now as all-star writers Robert Venditti, Jeff Lemire, Jody Houser, Rafer Roberts, and Fred Van Lente join visionary artists Clayton Henry, Doug Braithwaite, Robert Gill, and Tomas Giorello to bring the Valiant Universe barreling into the 41st century! Collecting?4001 A.D.: X-O MANOWAR #1, 4001 A.D.: BLOODSHOT #1, 4001 A.D.: SHADOWMAN #1,?and?4001 A.D.: WAR MOTHER #1.

“SINESTRO''S LAW" part four! Sinestro’s grip on the universe tightens with Hal Jordan captured, as the two former partners edge closer to a final confrontation for control of the cosmos!

The countdown to X-O MANOWAR #50 continues as ?LONG LIVE THE KING? escalates! They?re here! The Torment ? a world-devouring race older than history itself ? has arrived on Earth. And now, all that stands between our existence and complete annihilation is Aric of Dacia, heir to the Visigoth throne and wielder of the X-O Manowar armor! But as the Torment unleash a wrath unlike anything the galaxy has seen, even Earth?s most powerful protector will find himself hopelessly outmatched. With humanity standing on the brink of extinction, X-O Manowar must turn to his greatest adversary for help ? the savage Commander Trill! New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) and acclaimed artists Joe Bennet (52) and Roberto De La Torre (Daredevil) make history across the cosmos as Valiant?s flagship series marches toward a planet-shaking finale! Plus: The?X-O MANOWAR #50 COUNTDOWN GIVEAWAY continues right here! Each issue of ?LONG LIVE THE KING? comes bagged with one of 50 micro-prints ? featuring artwork from a who?s who of comic superstars ? or even one-of-a-kind original art!

“SINESTRO’S LAW” Chapter One With no backup and only his ring and battery to keep him alive, Hal Jordan streaks toward battle with the Sinestro Corps, while his greatest foe prepares to wipe the last Green Lantern of them all out of existence!

After starting at a new school, a nerdy seventh-grader becomes a reluctant superhero.

From New York Times bestselling author Robert Venditti comes the second book in the Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape series, about an eighth grader who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the role of real-life superhero. His latest mission: to defeat an army of robots designed to destroy him! Master the golden cape. Been there. Save the world from an alien invasion. Done that. Dominate the eighth grade. Keep dreaming. Battle an army of super-deadly robots designed to destroy you. Sure didn’t see that one coming. After a summer of fighting crime as Gilded, the world’s only superhero, Miles Taylor is bummed to learn that nothing has changed for him at Chapman Middle School. He is still the primary target of the Jammer’s bullying. And Josie, the girl of his dreams, has put him squarely in the friend zone. Miles starts spending more and more time as Gilded, neglecting his schoolwork and his friends. His bad attitude lands him and his best friend, Henry, in a military compound, at the mercy of the power-crazed General Breckenridge. When the general steals the golden cape, Miles finds himself back at square one with no superpowers…and no hope of escape. On the verge of losing everything—and everyone—he cares about, Miles must discover the hero within himself before the general puts his evil plans into action.