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JLA CLASSIFIED #6

This book is at times more morbid curiosity than comedy book after the events of "Identity Crisis" and the more recent "Countdown to Infinite Crisis". In the six-part "I Can't Believe It's Not The Justice League", Sue Dibny is alive and well, and jokes about her possible pregnancy abound. Blue Beetle and Booster Gold crack up and make jokes with no clue as to their current in-continuity fates. Strange stuff to be sure, but it's still an enjoyable romp that dates back to a time when the JLA weren't the pantheon of super-heroes they are now and jokes and witty banter were the order of the day. In this issue, Booster's stupidity has cursed the teams' souls to hell, where they must spend eternity flipping burgers for the damned. Hilarity ensues! Featuring Etrigan the Demon and a surprise guest which will leave you shocked to your very core (no, really!). This big mess of comedy gold brought to you by the usual suspects of Giffen, De Matteis, Maguire, and Rubinstein.

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HERCULES #1

The Prince of Power returns in this post-Avengers Disassembled mini-series. In the aftermath of the Avengers' worst day, Hercules is the only hero who realizes that Thor is quite possibly gone for good. Sent into an alcoholic stupor and pickling himself on cheap booze, the self-styled Greek god becomes the star attraction for a reality tv show where he must repeat for millions his mythic Twelve Labors. Written by Frank Tieri with art by Mark Texeira and Jimmy Palmiotti.

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EX MACHINA #10

Brian K. Vaughan continues to stun readers with his action-packed political super-hero thriller, and this issue, the conclusion to "Tag", will keep you on the edge of your seat. Mayor Hundred finally learns the deadly secret of the murders that have been occurring under the streets of Manhattan, and it's not what you think! Somehow it all ties back to the origin of the Great Machine's power. As usual, Vaughan really knows how to twist the knife, so don't expect any clear answers just yet. And as if great storytelling isn't enough to keep you on this book, the drawing skills of Tony Harras and Tom Feister, when coupled with the ever-astounding coloring from JD Mettler, continue to create an almost effortlessly expressive look that is at once deceptively simple and powerful.

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THE QUESTION #6

DC really has a knack with "second tier" books every bit as strong than its headliners like Superman and Batman, and this mini series has definitely been one of those instances. Vic Sage, the Question, has been operating in Metropolis under the scrutiny of a distrustful Superman, trying to crack the case of a group of criminals known as the Subterraneans. In this final issue, things come to a head as the Question battles Minos and his heavily-armed henchmen at the Science Spire. When the curtain falls, the Question may be triumphant, but he certainly won't be welcome in Superman's town anymore! Written by Rick Veitch, with art by Tommy Lee Edwards.

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #519

Following Spidey's recent adventures as one of the New Avengers and the fiery conclusion to last issue, the Parker family are movin' on up...to Avengers Tower! Easily one of the weirdest twists in Spider-Man's history, this book also proves that Peter Parker is surrounded by some of the best supporting cast in any comic. Add in some cameos by the entire Avengers team as well as their butler Jarvis, and writer Straczynski may just have one of the best Spider-Man stories he's written since Aunt May's discovery of Peter's dual identity as Spider-Man. Art by Mike Deodato Jr. and Joe Pimentel.

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NEW X-MEN #12

This book only gets better with every issue, and with penciller Michael Ryan's return this issue only cements its place as the best teenaged X-Men-in-training book since the original run of "New Mutants" in the late 80's. In this issue, the New Mutants take on the Hulk, and Rahne's relationship with Josh is revealed. Meanwhile, someone has sinister plans for one of the students, and a new team of young mutants is introduced. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir.

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SEVEN SOLDIERS: KLARION THE WITCH BOY #1

Next in the line of Grant Morrison's Seven Soldiers mini-series introduces the witch boy Klarion, upstart denizen of a subterranean society of witches. Along with his cat familiar Teekl, Klarion plots to rebel against the strictly ordered Submissionary Order, but he's stopped in his tracks by the mysterious monstrosity Horrigal. Along with artist Frazer Irving, Morrison continues to prove why he is one of the most innovative writers in comics, revitalizing and reinventing obscure or otherwise un-used DC characters in ways no one else could do. Don't miss out on what is sure to be one of the stars of the Seven Soldiers set!

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