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CATWOMAN #44

New creative team Will Pfeifer and Pete Woods start things off with a brand new mess of problems for Selina Kyle when Black Mask starts horning in on her little piece of Gotham. Much like Hell's Kitchen for Marvel's Daredevil, Catwoman has staked her claim as the protector of Gotham's East End, and when the current crime lord of Gotham decides it's time to move in, things suddenly get much more difficult for the feline vigilante. And when Hush appears to throw a wrench in Black Mask's plans, Catwoman gets caught in the crossfire of Gotham's most notorious psychopaths!

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SPIDER-MAN: HOUSE OF M #1

It's true that Marvel is really turning the wheels of the hype machine for this summer's blockbuster House of M event, but if there is one crossover title that you should be reading (in addition to the primary House of M book, naturally!), this is the one. After the events of the first issue of House of M, Peter Parker has awoken to a world totally alien to himself and readers alike. In a world ruled by the mutant class, Peter Parker has it all: fame, fortune, and a loving family. Everything he's ever dreamed of is laid at his feet with the greatest ease, but why is it starting to feel so wrong? Written by Mark Waid, with art by Salvador Larroca and Danny Miki.

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ROBIN #139

Robin's nights aren't getting any easier when Penguin's price on the Boy Wonder's head attracts even more costumed thugs to Bludhaven. ItÕs tough cleaning up crime-ridden streets when you're busy fighting off bad guys with dollar signs in their eyes. Worse still, Robin's about to receive quite a shock when a very familiar face returns. Bill Willingham continues to put Tim Drake through some of his toughest trials yet, with help from new art team Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens.

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ASTRO CITY: DARK AGE #1

With this new series begins the tale of Astro City's darkest era as well as creators Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson's most ambitious saga yet! The world has been turned completely mad overnight, but even with the help of the world's heroes, chaos still reigns. Things only get worse as one superpower-related catastrophe after another hits, sending shockwaves of fear and unrest through the population. Public opinion on superheroes grows decidedly more divided, and two brothers' lives will be inexorably changed by the madness surrounding them.

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NIGHTCRAWLER #7

The Fuzzy Elf himself returns! On a cold February day, Kurt Wagner finds himself alone, confused, and wandering the streets of Manhattan. How he got there and where he's headed are only very small pieces to a deeper mystery which could blow open a Pandora's Box of forgotten memories and hidden truths. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with art by Darick Robertson and Jimmy Palmiotti.

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CAPTAIN AMERICA #7

We now interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you 'The Lonesome Death of Jack Monroe'. With the Super Soldier serum slowly killing him, Jack Monroe reflects on his career as a super hero. Was he nothing more than a second-stringer, resigned to operating under the shadow of his hero Captain America, or can he hope to prove his worth before the serum takes his sanity and ultimately his life? Ed Brubaker delivers yet another suspenseful tale that bridges the gap between his first two arcs on the Star-Spangled Avenger as the Nomad's life is delivered its fateful swansong. Penciled by guest artist John Paul Leon, with inks by Frank D'Armata.

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TEEN TITANS #25

Lex Luthor's first assault against the Teen Titans and the Outsiders has only just finished, and now it's time for round two! Still feeling the sharp sting of Luthor's secret weapons, the two teams must stand united against an army of Superman robots. Their spirits beaten and bodies broken, can the two teams muster enough strength to combat the newest threat? Written by Geoff Johns, with art by Matthew Clark and Art Thibert.

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NEW X-MEN #15

It's the end of the school year, and the kids at the Xavier Institute are ready for a relaxing summer vacation away from the stresses of learning to control their mutant powers. Too bad for them the Blob has other plans, none of which include rest or relaxation for the young mutants. With the senior X-Teams away on missions, it's up to the students to put their training to the test. Now the New Mutants and the Hellions must put aside bitter rivalry and work together to keep the Blob from laying waste to the school grounds. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with art by Paco Medina and Juan Vlasco.

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NEVERWHERE #1

When ordinary Londoner Richard Mayhew decides to help a mysterious young lady, little does he realize how his one act of kindness will change his life forever and on a scale he could scarcely imagine. So begins the comic book adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 'urban fantasy' novel, as the normal world and the unseen collide as Richard's dull, work-a-day life spirals further into an existence he could never have dreamt! Scripted by Mike Carey, with art by Glenn Fabry.

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