Best Selling Books by Tom DeFalco

A new series spinning directly out of ''The Culling'' crossover. Fairchild, brother and sister Thunder and Lightning, the monstrous Ridge, Beast Boy, and Terra are being pursued by Rose Wilson and Warblade, who want them dead at any cost. But even as they run from their enemies, the strangers turned allies have to contend with each other as well.

The Hobgoblin unmasked - but what does it mean for Spider-Man? Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to...the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle -- and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man''s life -- has been a compelling mystery since his debut. When his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? And when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma will pair to face him with Mephisto waiting in the wings. Spidey''s exploits will also bring him back to his early days and Crusher Hogan, the pro wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15. And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art and color of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel Hooky! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) 22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 27

As Reggie kicks his master plan to pit Moose against Archie Andrews into high gear—a plan to get them both expelled from Riverdale High—Vader questions his master’s fascination with Midge Klump. What is Reggie so fascinated by her? What is it that makes her so special? Find out in the penultimate chapter of this 5-issue miniseries!

"ONLY HUMAN" part two! The One Earth movement spills first blood! Green Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz are forbidden from using their power rings while Superman himself is imprisoned in an aliens-only gulag! A planet rages as Batman and the remaining Justice Leaguers race to unravel the conspiracy behind the One Earth movement before the world tears itself apart.

There''s a new wall-crawler in town! Meet Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider, who recently learned he''s not a clone of Peter Parker after all - he''s the original! And when Pete decides to hang up his web-shooters, Ben retakes the job...as Spider-Man! There''s no shortage of foes to fight - including the new Doctor Octopus, Venom, Mysterio, Tombstone, Sandman, Kaine, Carnage and more! But while Ben wears the revamped red-and-blues as Spidey, what does that ol'' Parker luck have in store for Peter and the pregnant Mary Jane? Collecting WEB OF SCARLET SPIDER #1-4, AMAZING SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER (1995) #1-2, SPECTACULAR SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER UNLIMITED #1, GREEN GOBLIN #3, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #0-3 and WIZARD MINI-COMIC, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #407-410 and ANNUAL ''96, SPIDER-MAN (1990) #64-67, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #67, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #230-233, SPIDER-MAN/PUNISHER: FAMILY PLOT #1-2, SPIDER-MAN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, SPIDER-MAN: THE FINAL ADVENTURE #1-4, SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #11, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #2-3 and material from VENOM: ALONG CAME A SPIDER #1-4.

Follows the adventures of May "Mayday" Parker, who learns that she cannot escape her great responsibilities and, as Spider-Girl, battles numerous enemies, including the Hobgoblin and the Black Tarantula.

Created with unlimited access to the Marvel comic archives, The Incredible Guide traces the legend of the Hulk''s entire career since the character was created 40 years ago, revealing the secret of his superhuman powers and multiple personaltities which torment this infamous man-monster. Each chapter details a different decade of the Hulk story including all the major heroes, villains and storylines from that era. Features over 300 full-colour illustrations.

When average pig Peter Porker gets the powers of a spider, he must balance his superhero life with his job at the Daily Beagle or J. Jonah Jackal will have his hide! Featuring such threats as Ducktor Doom, Captain Reno, Nagneto the Magnetic Horse and the Breaded Boremamuu!

The Justice League are dead. Manhattan is destroyed. And, somehow, itÕs all FlashÕs fault. A mysterious attacker with a mega-powerful weapon keeps targeting the Flash and those around him, blaming Flash for his familyÕs death. Every time Flash comes into contact with the weaponÕs energy, he finds himself flung further back in time. The Flash is joined by Justice League member BatmanÑnow can they solve the mystery and save the city before time catches up to their destruction once more? Writer/artist Bryan Hitch (THE AUTHORITY) is joined by guest creators including Shea Fontana (DC SUPER HERO GIRLS), Dan Abnett (AQUAMAN), Ian Churchill (TEEN TITANS), Tom DeFalco (SUPERMAN), Philip Briones (NEW SUICIDE SQAUD) and Tom Derenick (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US) as the worldÕs greatest detectives face challenges they canÕt overcome with might alone! Collects issues #20-25.

The hulking member Tellus receives a distressing, telepathic cry for help from a woman being tortured. So why does the Legion refuse to come to the rescue?

The Rebirth of the Justice League continues as Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, the Flash and the newest Green Lanterns go toe-to-toe with such challengers as Maxwell Lord, the Suicide Squad, hostile alien hives, zombie armies andÑmost dangerous of allÑbeings with the power to manipulate time itself! Whether they are repeating the same moments again and again or are flung to far reaches of history, can even the mighty powers of the Justice League conquer time? Writer/artist Bryan Hitch (The Authority) and artist Fernando Pasarin (Green Lantern Corps) take the WorldÕs Greatest Heroes past the fourth dimension in this deluxe edition, featuring guest stories from Shea Fontana, Dan Abnett, Tom Derenick, Ian Churchill and more. Collects Justice League #12-25.

The lead-up to the game-changing TEEN TITANS/SUPERBOY/LEGION LOST crossover starts here! Rose Wilson and the Ravagers of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. attack our lost Legionnaires for a battle royal! When the smoke clears, the Legion won''t like what they see.

The Culling'' part 4, continued from LEGION LOST #9. The Teen Titans and the Legion Lost duke it out with N.O.W.H.E.R.E. and the madman known as Harvest in order to stop the slaughter of innocent children.

"When the offspring of Eddie Brock''s alien symbiote bonds with Brock''s psychopathic former cellmate Cletus Kasady, the result is the most deranged and bloodthirsty foe Spider-Man has ever faced! Against the remorseless killer that is Carnage, Spidey must do the unthinkable and forge an alliance with Venom! But Carnage soon gathers some fiendish friends of his own: Carrion, Demogoblin, Shriek and the evil, six-armed Spider-Man Doppelganger! And now a small army of heroes --- including Spidey, Captain America, Iron Fist, Black Cat, Cloak and Dagger, Morbius and Venom -- must hit the streets in a desperate bid to stop Maximum Carnage!" -- Back cover of volume 1.

The team must decide how to stop their future from being destroyed by their actions in the present, as the deadly battle with the Metamerican rages on!

The Secret Society strikes again--but who is the one member strong enough to ground the Savage Hawkman?

The Culling'' part 3, continued from SUPERBOY #9. Even the combined powers of Legion Lost and the Teen Titans won''t be enough to stop Dark Harvest and his minions from committing mass murder! Continued in TEEN TITANS #9.

Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe, as a rivalry for the ages is born! When Spidey''s symbiotic alien black costume takes a new host -- Eddie Brock, who hates Spider-Man -- together they become the lethal Venom! They''ll stop at nothing to take their revenge on Peter Parker...and when Venom sires an even more psychopathic offspring, the result is Maximum Carnage! Plus the sinister symbiote sinks his teeth into Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Quasar, Darkhawk and the Avengers, in this complete compendium of Venom''s earliest appearances! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 258, 300, 315-317, 332-333, 346-347, 361-363, 374, 378-380; Web of Spider-Man (1985) 1, 95-96, 101-103; Avengers: Deathtrap - The Vault (1991) 1; Darkhawk (1991) 13-14; Spider-Man: The Trial of Venom (1992) 1; Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) 5-6; Spider-Man (1990) 35-37; Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 201-203; material from Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 373, 375, 388; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 25-26; Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 7-8; Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 12; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 117-122; Spider-Man Unlimited (1993) 1-2; Venom subplot pages

Superboy''s come back to N.O.W.H.E.R.E. with vengeance on his mind, but Rose Wilson is waiting for him. Right from the start, she was the one meant to bring him down when he went out of control--and this fight is going to be out of control!

H''El on Earth'' part 1, guest-starring Supergirl and the Teen Titans. Fresh from the events of SUPERMAN #13, Superman''s deadliest new foe comes after Superboy! Continued in SUPERGIRL #14.

High adventure and intrigue in the African jungle, on the high seas, and in the streets! There is always justice that needs to be served, whether it''s in the present...or the past. Since 1936, The Phantom has been thrilling audiences who crave adventure! Nearly five centuries ago, during a daring raid at sea, pirates took the life of merchant ship captain Christopher Standish. In the heat of the pitched battle aboard the ship, Standish''s son was knocked overboard to wash ashore on a remote beach. After stumbling upon the body of his father''s killer, young Standish swore an oath on the murderer''s skull to devote his life, and the lives of his sons and their sons, to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty, and injustice. To the outside world, this man, seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal. And that legend became The Phantom! The Phantom Chronicles Volume 2 contains 15 all-new prose stories, complete with spot illustrations. Plus, for the first time anywhere, this volume details the never-before-revealed, first-ever team-up of The Phantom and The Green Hornet, as scribed by master wordsmith Harlan Ellison! Features an introduction by The Phantom creator''s daughter, Diane Falk!

A ''H''El on Earth'' tie-in issue! Superman learns the truth about just what Superboy is. But is it the whole truth? Plus, Rose Wilson of the Ravagers crashes back into Superboy''s life—and she''s got some dangerous new ideas about his destiny!

Superboy wants answers about his Kryptonian heritage, and he intends to track down Superman to get them--unfortunately, Supergirl''s going to find him first, and she''s horrified by what she sees!

It''s the origin of Dick Grayson in The New 52! From orphan to super hero--the young Dick Grayson witnesses his parents'' murder before his very eyes, sending him on a path alongside the Dark Knight as the very first Robin.

Thrill to the exploits of the greatest heroes of the 31st century, the original Guardians of the Galaxy! Join telekinetic Vance Astro, alien archer Yondu, flame-haired Mercurian Nikki, superstrong Jovian Charlie-27, crystalline Plutonian Martinex, the mysterious Starhawk and his wife Aleta as they undertake a quest to find the long-lost shield of Captain America - a mission that pits them against Iron Man''s twisted legacy, the marauding alien cyborgs called the Stark, as well as the intergalactic thieves known as Force! Plus, the Guardians confront the devil''s daughter, Malevolence - and battle across time alongside the Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange and the 26th century''s Thor, Dargo Ktor, against the mad god known as Korvac!