Aquaman and Lorena — who lost her family in the collapse of San Diego — finally come face to face with the man behind the disaster. Why would anyone kill thousands of innocent people and doom thousands more to a life beneath the ocean? One way or another, Aquaman is going to find out!

The final story arc of CAPER begins, featuring art and covers by Tom Fowler (Grendel)! Writer Judd Winick and Fowler join forces for a crime laden freak-out filled with severed limbs, guns, assassins, drag queens, more guns, porn stars, and one really big Afro! Louis Weiss is a delivery man for organ transplants in modern-day San Francisco, but one delivery's led to much more than he's bargained for. A severed hand with a strange tattoo leads to a citywide chase through some dirty little parts of California. Four issues of madness begin here! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

Howard Chaykin, one of comics’ most innovative creators, is both writer and artist of a 6-issue miniseries reinventing a classic DC team! Five extraordinary people with seemingly nothing in common share the bond of surviving a cataclysmic event. In a world devoid of super-heroes, they come together and discover that everything they know has been a lie, that the world we live in is not the one we believe it to be. To survive, they must unite and face the true masters of our universe. It's a world where literally anything can happen, and probably will! For more information, see the feature article.

A second thrilling Archive Edition featuring the adventures of the Challengers of the Unknown, with art by Jack Kirby & Wally Wood! This volume collects CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #3-8, circa 1958-1959, and is offered at a special low price! This volume is highlighted by a host of ’50s science-fiction oddities, including a mysterious "star stone" that bestows super-powers, a space circus, monsters from space, a planet populated by robots, and more! Plus, an introduction by John Morrow, editor/publisher of The Kirby Collector. For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVE VOL. 2 HC. Four years before Jack Kirby and Stan Lee created Marvel’s Fantastic Four, there was another adventurous foursome co-created by Kirby that set forth to challenge the unknown. This specially priced hardcover volume collects SHOWCASE #6, 7, 11, and 12, and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #1 and 2, originally published in 1957-1958.

The next thrilling chapter in the innovative miniseries! What would you do if you knew that your one mistake could potentially undo the entire universe? Enginehead is a living machine comprised of six members of the DCU who have decided to give up their lives to become some sort of cosmic mechanic. Professor Emil Hamilton, Automan, Rosie the Riveter, Brainstorm and Doctor Cyber have all literally “come together” to give the DCU a much-needed oil change!

Flash back to a time before the Angel arrived in Bête Noire! Been wondering how the Fallen Angel and Doctor Juris first became lovers? On the one day a year Juris is able to depart Bête Noire, his path takes him to New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, the high point of Mardi Gras. There he encounters a young woman known simply as Lee who is tracking down a serial rapist. Before long, he discovers that his and Lee's fates are inextricably intertwined! MATURE READERS

Collecting the introductory story of the Fallen Angel, originally presented in the first six issues of the critically acclaimed series! Welcome to Bëte Noir, a mysterious city with a very enigmatic inhabitant: the hooded Fallen Angel, who helps people in need when they find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. But her help isn't always what it seems! This volume features an introduction by author Harlan Ellison. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

The series bringing the Nuclear Man back to the DCU continues with Part 2 of the 3-part “Eye Contact”! All Hell's broken loose as 17-year-old Jason Rusch suddenly, mysteriously finds himself with the powers of Firestorm. But Jason doesn't have time to explore his new abilities, as real life comes crashing down on him in the form of Stevie Golek, the criminal Jason agreed to work for prior to gaining his powers. Now Jason's desperate to save his own life. But the price may be too terrible even to consider! For more information, see the feature article.

Guest-starring Nightwing! The Flash is tired of the parades, the museum and the spotlight. He just wants to do his job. In fact, if he had his way, the entire Flash Museum would be demolished from the ground up. So why’s he protecting it? And from whom? Plus, a rude awakening occurs within the walls of Iron Heights!

Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH MINIBUST (offered in DC Direct for June 2004). Keystone City is on the brink of destruction again, and only The Flash can save it in THE FLASH: ROGUES, collecting THE FLASH #177-181. Throw the Plunderer, Gorilla Grodd and the Pied Piper into the mix, and it’s a recipe for disaster!

DC FOCUS. The DC Focus series heats up! A stolen battlesuit, its parts divided among four hard-luck guys, has driven one man to murder, another to the cops, and still another to plot behind his friends’ backs. But it’s Trent, the one trying to keep his life together, who draws the attention of Burke, the mystery man under orders to recover the suit at any cost.

The stunning conclusion of “City Walls!” Oliver leads his army against a horde of murderous demons — with the fate of Star City hanging in the balance!

Reoffered to coincide with IDENTITY CRISIS #1, also written by Brad Meltzer, this stunning hardcover collects GREEN ARROW #16-21! The Emerald Archer returns from the dead, and with his adopted son Arsenal in tow, he’s setting off on an adventure that will test his courage and bring formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light. Featuring an introduction by Senator Patrick Leahy, a foreword by Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN), Meltzer's original notes to the series, and the script to issue #16.

Part 3 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" 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?

DC FOCUS. Pandemonium reigns at the State Penitentiary as an inmate’s fiery fate drives convicts to religion and the warden to an investigation. Slowly realizing he possesses a mysterious power that both protects and endangers him, Ethan Harrow tries to find peace in the oasis of the prison repair shop. Only he discovers that when this force is loose for too long, he’s in the worst danger of all!

Continuing the highly anticipated 4-part story “Fate’s Warning,” by the new team of writers Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray and artists Ryan Sook & Mick Gray! With Hawkman under suspicion of murder, Hawkgirl is forced to fly solo as The Angel Killer strikes again. Meanwhile, the new love in Hawkman’s life may be much more than she seems.

There’s a super-powered serial killer on the loose, but former H-E-R-O device users Jerry Feldon and Robby Reed aren’t ready to face him. Robby fears what’s waiting for him in the future, and Jerry fears that Reed himself is crazy and might be the real danger. But ready or not, the killer is carving a path of death and destruction…and it’s leading right to our reluctant pair of heroes!

The biggest event of 2004 begins here! Uncover the DCU’s deadliest secret with a miniseries that explores the DCU from a whole new perspective. It’s a secret they’ll fight to keep, a secret they're willing to sacrifice themselves for. But this sacrifice, this victim seems almost too much for them to bear… For more information, see the feature article.

This landmark extra-sized 100th issue features the long-awaited return of one of the toughest and most raw super-groups in the DCU: The Elite! The JLA is torn apart when Vera Black makes her debut as leader of the Elite, with intentions to clear her family name and show the JLA “how things should be done!” The shockwaves from this issue changes the JLA as we know it — dividing its ranks and setting the stage for July’s debut of the exciting new maxiseries JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE! For more information, see the feature article.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Co-published with Marvel Comics. For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with ARROWSMITH: SO SMART IN THEIR FINE UNIFORMS TP, also illustrated by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Meriño, a softcover edition of 2002’s thrilling, critically acclaimed hardcover! What starts as a friendly get-together between the JLA and JSA degenerates into a destructive melee…and from the ashes emerges a villainous uber-team made up of select members from each group. What’s made these former heroes of virtue turn into agents of vice? And who can possibly stop them once they get really mad?

Collecting the final four issues of Stan Lee's celebrated re-interpretation of the DC Universe! Don’t miss Lee teaming with Scott McDaniel on Aquaman, Walter Simonson on Sandman and Chris Bachalo on Catwoman, then wrapping it all up with a brand new Crisis, drawn by John Cassaday! Plus, all four artists share remembrances and sketch material, movie producer Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27) provides an introduction, Stan Lee contributes an afterword, and Adam Hughes turns in a stunning new cover image! For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK THREE, this first of three volumes collecting Lee’s one-of-a-kind one-shots reprints JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMAN, …WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN, …WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN, and …WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN!

Reoffered to coincide with JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK THREE, the second collection of Stan Lee’s revolutionary re-imaginings of the DC Universe’s mightiest icons! This volume reprints JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH, …WITH JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA , …WITH JOHN BYRNE CREATING ROBIN, …WITH GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM, and more!

ELSEWORLDS. The action-packed, beautifully illustrated miniseries by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer continues! The Justice League and a virtual who's who of DC heroes are powerless against the mysterious evil that threatens the universe as dark, villainous forces gather trying to unravel Darkseid's secrets!

The terrifying conclusion to the 3-part “Redemption Lost,” featuring guest artist Tom Mandrake! Portsmouth is overrun with the walking dead, and The Spectre must make the ultimate sacrifice to reclaim the evil that has infected the city. Meanwhile, Jay Garrick struggles with an inner demon from his past, and Mr. Terrific witnesses an event that shakes his very soul!

With Flash and Manhunter the only JLA members on duty, they’re brought down by a mysterious technical menace called the Construct! His weapon of choice? The JLA Watchtower itself!

Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN ADVENTURES Digests, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #3, 6, and 10-12, featuring the stories "The Star Lost," "Wolf's Clothing," "Must There Be a Martian Manhunter?," "The Moment," and "Cold War."

Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN ADVENTURES Digests, this volume collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13-14, 16, and 19-20, featuring the stories "Local Hero," "An Angry Tide," "Hide and Seek," "What's in a Hero?", and "Emotional Baggage.”

DC FOCUS. At last, Tom has come to grips with the fact that he's not just another geek among the masses — he has a real, honest-to-goodness super power! No more gimpy right arm, no more medications on a regimented schedule. He's a normal kid now…and much more! But if you think Tom had a hard time accepting this change, imagine what his loving-yet-domineering mother is about to go through. It's super powers presented the real world way!

LEGION fan-favorite artist Steve Lightle returns for an issue set in the antimatter universe of Qward! The nature of Wildfire’s very existence is changed forever when he’s abducted by the Weaponers of Qward, who want to use him as an energy source for their resource-depleted planet.

The explosive conclusion to the 2-part “Last Rites!” The dreadful secret of L’Ono Nero is revealed, and his deadly purpose in Brooklyn is now a matter for the Monolith! Reviews for THE MONOLITH all agree — this series is a must-read!

The Fearsome Five are back — and worse than ever — in Part 1 of the 3-part “Five by Five!” Mammoth, Gizmo, Psimon, Jinx, and a mysterious fifth member are wreaking havoc. And the Outsiders are there to stop them…or at least try to stop them! And who is really behind the Furious Five?

A special issue written and illustrated by indie fave Scott Morse (BATMAN: ROOMFUL OF STRANGERS)! In the tale “Love Makes a Fella Woozy,” Plas’s portly partner Woozy Winks has fallen for a woman…but he has no idea how to woo her! It’s up to Plas to provide some “deep background” as to how to win her affections!

Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel return to the site of their first legendary collaboration — Blüdhaven — in an issue featuring a guest appearance by Nightwing! Dragon and Bronze Tiger track the sinister Circle of Six to Gotham’s trouble-plagued sister city. But with eight of the world’s greatest martial artists throwing down, is there anything to keep the city from going up in smoke? Just a guy named Nightwing! For more information, see the feature article.

The thrilling conclusion to the 4-part “Raven Rising,” featuring the final confrontation among the Teen Titans, Brother Blood and Raven! The new Teen Titans discover a horrifying truth about Raven — she may be a bigger threat than Brother Blood. Plus, a radical change for Beast Boy begins!

Mad Mod comes to Jump City and calls out the fashion police! Will Starfire and Beast Boy get arrested?

DC FOCUS. The thrilling new DC Focus series continues! Cooper Santiago's ability to give people powers has brought him fame, fortune and a boatload of trouble. Now he's got the widow of a former client on his back and faces from his past trying to chase him down. Plus, he's given his best friend a power that's starting to kill him!

In the conclusion to "Bitter Pills," Wonder Woman at last confronts her greatest foe, but there's more to Veronica Cale than meets the eye! And while ancient powers are enlisted to battle Diana, setting the stage for an epic confrontation, an unexpected player appears in the midst of the battle at Cale’s headquarters.

A special Sampler featuring some of DC’s greatest Silver Age tales, priced under a buck! Reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4, in which the original JLA faces the invulnerable Carthan and inducts Green Arrow; ADVENTURE COMICS #247, featuring Superboy’s first meeting with the Legion of Super-Heroes; and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81, one of Sgt. Rock’s earliest appearances.