Eric Fein

The coming of Carnage When Venom's offspring transforms psychopath Cletus Kasady into a symbiotic serial killer, Peter Parker makes the hardest decision of his life -- and turns to Venom for help But will Eddie Brock join the fight...or continue his single-minded mission to squash Spider-Man? Plus: Spider-Man enters the Lizard's lair -- and faces a powerful enemy alongside the New Warriors And when Spidey is haunted by Kraven the Hunter, can he save the soul of his fiercest foe? Then, when familiar faces make a startling return, Spidey must investigate a painful piece of his past -- assuming he can get through Taskmaster and the Red Skull COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 361-367, Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) 26, Amazing Spider-Man: Soul of the Hunter (1992) 1; material from Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979) 12, Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985) 8, New Warriors Annual (1991) 2

Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend time with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That night, the teens arrive at the costume party, hosted by a collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, all of the lights go out When they turn on, his prized artifact, a black cat made of rare diamonds, is missing Now Batgirl and Robin must capture the feline felon who stole it. Just in time for Batman's 80th Anniversary, this action-packed chapter book also features a brand new Batman's Friends and Foes Roster and historical archives from the Caped Crusader's many years of fighting crime.

Tools of warfare began to evolve during the U.S. Civil War. Rifles were more accurate. Cannons were more powerful. And the first submarines were tested in battle. Read all about the amazing weapons, special gear, and unique uniforms used by the Union and the Confederacy.

In last year's state championship game, Ryan Rogan beaned Kyle Walker with a red-hot fastball. The pitch injured Kyle, forcing him to leave the game. His team lost, and Ryan got to celebrate the win while Kyle headed to the hospital. It took several months for Kyle's injury to heal, and he couldn't shake the suspicion that Ryan had intentionally threw at him. But Kyle has put all that out of his mind, because he's excited for a fresh start this year -- until he discovers that Ryan will be joining his team . . .

Full-colour, full-action, full-throttle sports stories - that's what you get when you take "Stone Arch Books'" thrilling graphic novel format and infuse it with the insider knowledge of "Sports Illustrated Kids". Feel the tension between paintball teammates when one player refuses to run with the pack. Cheer on a gutsy skater as he grinds his way through hard times. These teens are more than just athletes; they are heroes in the making.

Six High-interest Books Sure to Intrigue Your Students Nothing captures the interest of readers like tales of heroism and tragedy. Featuring such disasters as the wreck of the now-famous fishing boat the Andrea Gail during the "perfect storm, " the nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill, this new Rosen Central series is perfect for use as part of the social studies curriculum. The books illustrate the dangers to the individual and to society posed by an incomplete mastery of technology and a misplaced faith in human competence and judgment. The gripping accounts of these tragic events are supplemented with compelling narrative timelines and enthralling firsthand testimonies. Each title includes a discussion of how, in the aftermath of tragedy, changes in technology and procedure were brought about to help ensure that a similar disaster would never strike again. The USS Greeneville's mission on February 9, 2001, was a simple one; take sixteen civilian guests out for a pleasure cruise in the waters south of Oahu, entertain them at lunch in the galley, impress them with a demonstration of what a nuclear-powered attack submarine can do. Using eyewitness accounts, court of inquiry testimony and findings, and a narrative timeline of those frantic minutes beneath the sea, Eric Fein tells the tragic story of the Greeneville's collision with the fishing vessel, the Ehime Maru, that resulted in the deaths of nine Japanese fishermen and students.