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Superman: Strength #1

Sure to be one of the most essential Superman stories in years comes this first in a series of four prestige-format books, written by Scott McCloud, ("Understanding Comics" and "Reinventing Comics"). Telling two separate stories tied to Superman's past and his present, this book seeks to investigate where the Last Son of Krypton's true strength lies. An up-and-coming villain thinks he knows what Superman's strengths and weaknesses are, and plans to exploit those to his own ends. When confronting the Man of Steel, will his carefully laid plans bear fruit? And in the past, a young Clark Kent starts to question the moral code that his Earth-born parents have instilled in him and must face up to the consequences of his actions.

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Phoenix: End Song #1

The Phoenix always rises again, but has it risen this time a bit prematurely? On the other side of the universe, a very confused Phoenix awakens to find itself alone and disoriented. With nothing more than a vague memory, it makes its way toward Earth, final resting place of Jean Grey, whose fate seems inexorably tied to the Phoenix, even six feet under. You may think this series comes too soon after the Phoenix's last death (you could be right), but Greg Pak shows a very keen sense of respect for all that has come before, from the early stories by Chris Claremont to the most recent Phoenix resurrection in Grant Morrison's epic New X-Men stories. Also featuring the art of popular artist Greg Land.

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Incredible Hulk #77

Peter David is back! The longest-running writer on the Jade Giant's book returns for this five-part story, "Tempest Fugit", with art from Lee Weeks and Tom Palmer. As the Hulk makes his way through the ocean depths, a long-forgotten episode from Bruce Banner's past resurfaces. What effect will this buried memory have on Bruce's future? And when the Hulk makes his way to land, he finds himself in the most unexpected of places, facing the most unexpected of guests.

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Breach #1

Introducing the DC Universe's newest hero... or is he its greatest threat? Tim Majors awakens from a deep coma in 2005 to find that he has missed two decades of his life, and that his body has been changed in ways he never could have guessed. A noble man whose very body poses a dangerous threat to those around him must now deal with a world that is most definitely not ready for him. Written by classic Avengers writer Bob Harras, with art from the "Batgirl: Year One" team of Marcos Martin and Alvaro Lopez.

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New Avengers #2

The re-building of the Avengers continues here, as a massive break-out at the maximum-security prison the Raft threatens to destroy the new team before it even assembles! Captain America, Spider-Man, Luke cage, and Jessica Drew fight against insurmountable odds as inmates violently bent on revenge overtake the heroes. A little help from the bedraggled figure of the forgotten hero Sentry just might be the ticket. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by David Finch and Danny Miki.

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Captain America #2

Continuing from the shocking events of last issue, Captain America must come face-to-face with a threat that runs much deeper than the death of one of his enemies. And even with this long-standing villain out of the way, his agents are working undercover to see his plans come to fruition. But is there a greater evil lying in wait behind it all? Ed Brubaker continues to thrill with this all-new pulpÊthriller take on the Star-Spangled Avenger, with the art stylings of Steve Epting.

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Deadshot #2

Floyd Lawton, otherwise known as the assassin Deadshot, continues his one-man war on crime. A man on a mission, his attempts at single-handedly ridding a neighborhood of the criminal element has garnered the attention of not only the local mafia but some crooked cops as well. Deadshot's not letting anyone slow him down, but a certain Emerald Archer's appearance may slow his vigilante actions. Written by Christos N. Gage, with art by Steven Cummings and Jimmy Palmiotti.

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