The thrilling new series by Brian K. Vaughan, Tony Harris & Tom Feister kicks off the 4-part storyline "State of Emergency!" What single event persuaded the real-world super-hero known as The Great Machine to retire from costumed crimefighting and run for mayor of New York City? Plus, a deadly winter storm, a controversial museum exhibit, and a mysterious hooded figure all threaten to take down Mayor Hundred and his untested new administration! MATURE READERS

CLIFFHANGER. The third book in Wildstorm’s collection of THE MAXX explores Julie Winters’ separation from The Maxx as she plunges into denial, dyes her hair red, escapes into sexual excess — and gets pregnant! Maxx returns to the Outback and discovers who he is, while Julie is forced by Mr. Gone — who appears in a toilet bowl — to face her past. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

CLIFFHANGER. The adventures of Sam Kieth’s bizarre hero The Maxx continue in this volume collecting issues #7-13 of the critically-acclaimed series! With a new painted cover, stunning imagery and plot by Kieth, plus additional dialogue by collaborator William Messner-Loebs, THE MAXX mixes reality with whimsy to tell the continuing saga of the Maxx and his soulmate/confidante, Julie. MATURE READERS

“Mystery in Space” concludes! A Planetary probe is sent to investigate an impossibly large object that has entered our solar system. It seems to be a spaceship — but what kind of creature could possibly need a ship that big? Also on course with the object is a terrestrial ship carrying Jacob Greene...charter member of The Four!

CLIFFHANGER. Collecting the horror miniseries by writers Geoff Johns & Kris Grimminger with stunning art and a cover by Liam Sharp! It’s a world in which demons walk the Earth, and the Devil's Day is near. Man's only hope lies in the hands of a small band of exorcists, trained in the art of combat and hardened by one common element: They were all possessed as children! But what happens when they lose faith? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

The thrilling second season of SLEEPER continues! One-time double agent Holden Carver travels to the Middle East to arrange a meeting with his old boss John Lynch. But what he finds will make him question everything he believes, and bring him face-to-face with the values he gave up when he went "native." Will this be enough to bring him back to the side of the angels, or has he fallen too far? MATURE READERS

Team Achilles’ fight for America continues! Cut adrift from the United Nations, StormWatch carries on with its mission underground. But without funding or legitimate authority, what is that mission? Plus, a return to the Project Entry Universe! MATURE READERS

The latest Thundercats miniseries continues as the ’Cats face a threat from within! Lion-O's idea for a Thunderguard seemed like a good one. But now the Thunderians' last line of defense appears to be going on the offense, making enemies out of allies and turning friend against friend. Knowing your king isn't right in the head is one thing; stopping him is another!

The climactic battle of Coda War One begins as Grifter's covert action team launches an all-out assault on the fabled Coda temple! But the question remains: Will Jack Marlowe get involved? Get on board with one of comics’ most acclaimed titles! MATURE READERS

Animation superstar Bruce Timm tackles a tantalizing Tesla tale, while Jonni Future is pencilled with manic glee by Chris Weston and embellished with élan by arty Arthur Adams. All this plus a tale of Young Tom Strong, illustrated by Alan Weiss abetted by Andrew Pepoy!