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Superman Birthright #12

Mark Waid and Leinil Yu's year-long "Year One" style story concludes, as Superman fights to save Metropolis from madman Luthor and his "Kryptonian" invaders. Superman will finally learn how he is, and it will change him forever. And when the dust settles, how will the denizens of Metroplis view Superman? This series has redefined the Superman origin, and the action-packed finale won't disappoint. All this, and Lois Lane gets kicked out of a window!

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Kinetic #5

One of the DC Focus titles, which showcase normal people with extranormal powers and abilites, Kinetic continues to be a store favorite. What happens when the ultimate loser, a skinny boy with no ambition and a lifetime of ailments and anguish, gains superhuman invulnerability and strength? Grab a cape and a cowl and fight crime, right? Nothing doing here, as our anti-hero Tom realizes that with great power comes...more teen angst and humiliation. Brilliantly crafted by Kelley Puckett and Warren Pleece.

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Amazing Spiderman #510

The second part of "Sins Past" finds Spidey learning more about the mysterious letter he received last issue. What is its connection to the two black-clad villains out to get him? And who are they, excatly? Qusetions will be answered, and more questions posed. This story arc will have Spidey fans talking for months to come as it unfolds as only J. Michael Straczynski can write it, with art by new series artists Mike Deodato, Jr. and Joe Pimentel.

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Powerless #2

Just what is going on in this "world without heroes"? Why does psychologist William Watts keep having visions of his patients as part of the "real" Marvel Universe? More than just a "What If" tale, this story looks at a world where Peter Parker, Matt Murdock and a man named Logan have no powers, no webs, heightened senses, or healing powers, and asks the question, "Without great power, does there still come great responsiblity? Do powers really make the hero?" Written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson, with art by fan favorite Michael Gaydos from the acclaimed "Alias" comic.

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Venom vs. Carnage #1

A new symbiote is about to be spawned, and while Venom tries to preserve this new life, the crazed Carnage is out to snuff it out as quickly as possible. This isn't just any symbiote, though, it's destined to be one of the most insatiably powerful of the family line. Will a fight with a befuddled Spider-Man keep Venom from saving his new "grandson"? Also starring another Spider-cast regular member, but what is her connection to all the mayhem? Written by "X-Statix" and "Human Target" scribe Peter Milligan, with awesome full-color art by Clayton Crain.

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