Best Selling Books by Ron Marz

An UNDERWORLD UNLEASHED tie-in! In the aftermath of his run in with the demon Neron, Kyle and Donna face the full-scale wrath of Purgatory.

The momentous ''War of the Witchblades'' story arc continues! Events have been building to this storyline for two years, and by the time it''s all over, everyone the Witchblade touches will be changed forever. The rift between wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste deepens into all-out hostility. Meanwhile, the mysterious manipulator who has been pulling the strings in Sara and Dani''s lives finally reveals himself, and chaos follows in his wake.

Kyle''s next stop on his quest to become a better hero is Fawcett City for a visit with the earthly avatar of Olympic power: Captain Marvel. What can the last Green Lantern learn from a hero whose strength and abilities rival that of the Man of Steel himself? ''Hero Quest'' part 2.

Battalion has seen the future. He has seen friends fallen and knows that he himself is destined to die in the near future. How can a man go on knowing the dark future he has in store? Meanwhile, Talos, a member of the dangerous Warguard has escaped and it''s up to StormWatch to stop him.

Kyle Rayner faces perhaps the deadliest member of his rogues gallery--the Green Lantern-killer who calls herself Fatality--in an epic battle that will shake both Kyle and New York City to their foundations! And even if Kyle manages to survive Fatality''s onslaught, does he have any hope of finding out what shadowy figure is pulling her strings?

"TRUTHS & DESTINIES" To wage war with the Darkness, Rapture bearer Tom Judge will need to amass an army of Artifact bearers to back him up. Collects ARTIFACTS #25-29

The loss of one of their most valued members last issue means big changes for all of Stormwatch-and for some, a difficult decision must be made as to whether to continue within the organization at all. Team rosters shift, leaderships change, and love is lost in this game-changing issue!

Kyle and Donna head to Mars for a romantic picnic, but the budding couple soon find themselves locked into mortal combat with one of the deadliest beings in the universe: Kalibak, the son of Darkseid!

Collects Star Wars: River Of Chaos #1-4, Star Wars: Empire #28-40 And Star Wars 3-D #1-3. Rebel heroes and Imperial enemies! When Emperor Palpatine sends a spy to a distant planet, will Princess Leia find the enemy within u0097 or drown in a river of chaos? Boba Fett takes on an impossible mission, and Luke Skywalkeru0092s newest assignment is no easier! Meanwhile, Darth Vader plans to teach the raptor-like inhabitants of Tissu0092sharl a lesson in the use of force! And as Vader closes in on the rebel fleet, the only thing that can save the Alliance is one model officer! But is Imperial Lieutenant Janek Sunber on the wrong side of the war? Plus: A trio of classic Star Wars rarities explore havoc on Hoth and the dark side of Dantooine!

Oliver Queen and Hal Jordan were best friends. Now a pre-Parallax Hal Jordan from the past must team up with his dead friend''s son to face the group that killed the original Green Arrow.

With John Carter lost and presumed dead in the Martian desert, his enemy''s triumph is all but assured. But who is Captain Joshua Clark of Earth, and why does his hatred for John Carter know no bounds? As Dejah Thoris prays for her warlord''s safe return, the shocking origin of John Carter''s arch-enemy is finally revealed! Superstar writer Ron Marz and rising-star artist Abhishek Malsuni continue their acclaimed, official run!

Collects ARTIFACTS #9-#13. THE EPIC CONCLUSION! Over a year in the making, the final act of Top Cow''s landmark ARTIFACTS is finally collected. The mysterious Survivor has been revealed and his plan exposed, but with the Artifact bearers evenly split is it possible for anyone to truly triumph? And what role will the deadly Thirteenth Bearer play in the final battle? RON MARZ (WITCHBLADE, MAGDALENA) and artists JEREMY HAUN (Detective Comics) and DALE KEOWN (THE DARKNESS/PITT) take the entire Top Cow Universe to the brink of destruction and beyond!

Tom Judge was once a priest, responsible for lost souls. Now he is the bearer of the ancient, powerful Artifact called the Rapture, and responsible for the survival of the entire universe. Tom''s only hope of preserving all creation is to gather the other Artifact bearers, and make a stand against the Darkness. It''s a battle could cost Tom his own soul.

-Originally published in single magazine form in THE FLASH 130-141, GREEN LANTERN 96, GREEN ARROW 130. THE FLASH 80-PAGE GIANT 1 and JLA SECRET FILES 1.-

The fate of Mars hangs in the balance as John Carter and Dejah Thoris race to revive the planet''s dying atmosphere. Standing in their way are killer robots, savage Tharks and villains of all stripes. Will John and Dejah sacrifice themselves if it means saving their world?

Batman travels to the Amazonian rainforests in an attempt to prevent a new Alien infestation reaching civilization. His strength and fortitude are tested as never before in a battle for survival. If Batman fails, all humanity will pay the price.

WhoÕs been behind Nero and EffigyÕs power boost? WhoÕs seeking to destroy the Guardians? What are the Monitors planning? And is this the end of Kyle Rayner?

"Batman created by Bob Kane, Tarzan created by Edgar Rice Burroughs."

The #1 kids videogame and hottest-selling toy, SKYLANDERS, is coming to your bookshelf in all-new comic book adventures! Join fan-favorite characters Spyro, Stealth Elf, Trigger Happy, and more in these original, never-before-seen stories that tie directly into the videogames.