Most Popular Books by Ron Marz

Written by Ron Marz and Peter David; Art by various Imagine if Coke and Pepsi got together and let consumers decide who would win in a fight. That''s exactly what happened when the two biggest comic book publishers, DC Comics and Marvel Comics decided to write an epic story in which their legendary characters would not only interact and battle, but the fans would decide who would win those wars. See who triumphs when Superman takes on the Hulk, Spider-Man goes up against Superboy, Batman fights Captain America, Wolverine battles Lobo, Wonder Woman faces off against Storm, and the Silver Surfer brawls with Green Lantern.

In this special, oversize 600th issue, Hal Jordan will be tested as never before…and a new Lantern stands poised to step in should he fail. Hal embarks on a mysterious mission while Kyle Rayner finally moves back to Los Angeles and again takes up the mantle of Green Lantern of Earth. Join Kyle as he finds a job, navigates traffic, and chases down escaped villains from Oa! All this, plus a host of legendary guest artists and writers from Lanterns past, and an answer to the question posed to Star Sapphire in the last issue…

A new Green Lantern rises in this collection, chronicling the earliest appearances of fan-favorite hero Kyle Rayner! Hal Jordan had been Earth''s Green Lantern--a proud hero in an even prouder tradition. But even heroes have their limits, and when his hometown of Coast City was destroyed by Mongul, Hal Jordan reached his. When refused the power to change the past by the Green Lantern Corps'' creators, something inside Hal snapped. He crossed the line he had sworn he never would, and stripped the Guardians of the Universe and their legendary Green Lantern Corps of every shred of power they had, killing many of them in the process. He became a man consumed with his own rage, and an era of heroism ended. The ring and legend of the Corps, however, would not be extinguished. The lone surviving Guardian has come to Earth and bequeathed the final power ring to a young man named Kyle Rayner. With it, a new chapter in the legacy of Green Lantern has begun. But this time, there''s no one to train the new bearer of the ring, and he must learn to wield it in a trial by fire against some of the DC Universe''s most powerful threats! Green Lantern: Kyle Rayner Vol. 1 collects (in chronological order) Green Lantern #48-57, New Titans #116-117 and R.E.B.E.L.S. #1 from Ron Marz, Darryl Banks and Romeo Tanghal, comics creators who reinvented Green Lantern for a new generation! With Kyle Rayner back in the lead role of the ongoing Green Lantern series, it''s the perfect time to revisit the character''s first adventures.

Pantheon'' Part 2 of 3...Guest-starring Aphrodite IV! The android assassin Aphrodite IV is back in town and Sara''s confrontation with the cold-blooded killer will force her to face her own actions during ''War of the Witchblades.''

A quiet, romantic weekend in New England turns into a terrifying mystery when Sara and Gleason are pulled into an investigation of missing children. But is this a simple missing persons case or has the Witchblade been drawn to another supernatural crime? Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and a variant cover by Nelson Blake II (The Darkness)! Cover A - Stjepan Sejic Cover B - Nelson Blake II

FIRST BORN tie-in issue! A new life has entered the world ... but that life, as well as the world, might be in more than danger than ever before. Following the shocking events of FIRST BORN #3 , who will protect Sara''s Pezzini''s baby from agents of the warring Darkness and Angelus? Is rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste anywhere near ready for the job?......FIRST BORN architect Ron Marz ( ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH ) is joined in the final of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the veteran art team of Rick Leonardi ( JLA, SUPERMAN RETURNS), Kevin Nowlan (BATMAN: BLACK and WHITE, SUPERMAN v. ALIENS) and cover artist Mike Mayhew ( VAMPIRELLA, THE PULSE ).

Turok discovers the greatest mystery of the Lost Valley is ... Turok himself?! Stunning revelations abound as Turok learns the long-buried truth about the Lost Valley, and about himself. Now he just has to live long enough to escape this time-lost land and the fate waiting for him thanks to the bounty hunter who has doggedly pursued him. Oh, and dinosaurs too! More prehistoric peril by Ron Marz and Roberto Castro!

Green Lantern Kyle Rayner has been taken over by the terrifying Parallax entity and wrestles with his own demons in this ''''Sinestro Corps War'''' crossover special! Dissect what led Kyle to his downfall and catch a glimpse at the evil of the Parallax entity.

Witch Hunt, Part 1...A new era starts in the Witchblade saga with the creative team of Ron Marz (The Darkness, Green Lantern) and rising artistic star Michael Choi! This new-reader-friendly issue is a perfect introduction to Top Cow''s flagship character. Someone wants New York City Police detective Sara Pezzini dead, and not even the powerful supernatural artifact called the Witchblade will be enough to keep her from harm. If you''ve never read Witchblade, this is the place to start!

Kyle Rayner gets together with John Stewart, Guy Gardner, and Alan Scott to toast to their fallen friend. Plus, Green Lantern faces his toughest challenge yet: babysitting Donna Troy''s son.

Romance blossoms this spring courtesy of WITCHBLADE''s new long term creative team of Ron Marz (FIRST BORN, SAMURAI: HEAVEN and EARTH) and painter Stjepan Sejic (FIRST BORN, THE DARKNESS) when Dani meets a handsome stranger who sweeps her off her feet. But Sara''s police instincts kick in and she suspects there is more to Dani''s new paramour than meets the eye. Featuring a beautiful variant cover by Luke Ross (SAMURAI: HEAVEN and EARTH).

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE STORY OF SARA PEZZINI! During her twenty years as Bearer of the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini has traveled the globe to do battle with just about every form of evil under the sun. When a powerful collector of the supernatural offers Sara a job, though, she finds herself called back to where it all began: New York City. If things seem too good to be true, however, it''s because they are. Looming over this new opportunity is the cold, hard fact that nothing lasts forever, and Sara''s tenure as Witchblade is almost at its end. Of course, Sara can''t help but wonder: Is this the end of the Artifact, or the end of her life?

A distraught Kyle Rayner has emerged one year later, transformed with abilities that may surpass those of any Green Lantern ever. So beware his power...because his might may not be on the side of right.

Wally West is ready to call it quits. After a tumultuous and traumatic few years from DC Universe: Rebirth to Heroes in Crisis to Dark Nights: Death Metal, the former Kid Flash is ready to walk, not run, away from the superhero life-but Barry Allen needs his former partner now more than ever. This volume collects The Flash #763-771 and The Flash 2021 Annual #1.

The Witchblade''s power dates back to the beginning of time. But there have been other powers through the centuries, and some of them have merely slumbered, awaiting an awakening. Now an ancient goddess arises in New York City, and only Witchblade bearer Sara Pezzini stands against her. As the pieces move into place for Artifacts, is Sara ready to face a foe that was old when the world was young?

It''s a ''lost'' story of Green Lantern from the 1990s, by the legendary creators of that era: Ron Marz and Darryl Banks! While on monitor duty in the JLA Watchtower, an unexpected threat will challenge Kyle Rayner''s abilities and imagination...can this young Green Lantern overcome his fear to stop a villain in his tracks?Plus, don''t miss a special reprint from the 1990s!