Mark Waid

The lives of six teenagers are changed forever when tragic chaos ensues in their high school. Now the power to restore order is literally in their hands.It’s the first day back at Phoenix Academy High—but this year, there’s no back to school excitement in the air, as returning students and faculty are haunted by memories of last year's horrific attack. So many friends and colleagues were lost, and some of those who survived underwent changes—they IGNITED, gaining supernatural abilities they barely understand. Little do they know this is just the beginning…

Archie Andrews and the gang have seen it all since the characters made their comics debut in 1941, and this fall they're going back to their roots in a tale set in Riverdale during World War II. Written by comics legend Mark Waid (Archie, Captain America) with longtime collaborators co-writer Brian Augustyn (The Flash, JLA) and artist Peter Krause (Superman), Archie: 1941 finds Riverdale dealing with the impact of the impending conflict on the small town and in the personal lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie. The story will allow fans a chance to see the real-world consequences and drama of the war through the eyes of some familiar faces, but with the humor, heart, milkshakes, and dates that come with any Riverdale tale.

After a cataclysmic event costs the lives of millions, the Justice League--led by a rejuvenated Superman--returns to bring balance back to the world. However, the new guard will not go down quietly. A battle is coming between the uncompromising protectors and a untamed group of young powerhouses--one that will define what heroism truly is. Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, Kingdom Come is the best-selling graphic novel form acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross. DC Black Label, a new publishing imprint from DC Entertainment, gives premier talent the opportunity to expand upon the canon of DC's iconic Super Hero comic book characters with unique, standalone stories that are outside of the current DC Universe continuity. An all-star line-up of creative teams will craft their own personal definitive DC stories in the tradition of compelling literary works like Batman: The Killing Joke, All-Star Superman and DC: The New Frontier.

ARCHIE: VARSITY EDITION VOL. 1 is the premium, hardcover collection of the best-selling ARCHIE series by Mark Waid. Featuring artists such as Fiona Staples, Veronica Fish, Annie Wu and more, this title collects the first two volumes of the series that has kept the comic book world talking for years. ARCHIE, one of the longest-running titles in comic book history, is rebooted here in this full-color collection that brings together several of the top creators in comics. Together they create a surprising and definitive take on the origin of Archie's historic love triangle with Betty and Veronica - a story that has never been told. The book captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal.

The Eye of Agamotto is closed Doctor Stephen Strange has lost his connection to the Earth's arcane power, and he can't wait to recover while nightmares press against the seams of our reality. Tony Stark off ers a 21st-century solution: when astral travel fails, try astronautical travel. Enter Doctor Strange: Space-Explorer Supreme New spells, allies and enemies--new and old--await Strange beyond the stars, along with corners and secrets of the Marvel Universe, seen here for the fi rst time Space is endless, but time is short. After years of threats, Stephen's bill for magic use is coming due--who will come to collect? COLLECTING: DOCTOR STRANGE 1-6

ARCHIE VOL. 6 is the next installment in the collection of the historic ARCHIE series relaunch, featuring the talents of comics superstars Mark Waid, Ian Flynn, Audrey Mok and more. This series is true to the spirit and characters that all Archie fans know and love while reinvigorating its spirit and humor through the talents of some of the most acclaimed creators in the comic book industry. It all comes down to this The Riverdale gang--held hostage by Cheryl Blossom's father Reggie--at last paying for his crimes And when all is said and done, Riverdale is turned upside down once more

DC Comics Absolute Editions set the standard for the highest quality, most in-depth presentation of classic graphic novels. Each oversized volume is presented in a slipcase and includes unique additional material making each Absolute Edition a cornerstone of any serious comic collection. The latest Absolute Collection is the classic KINGDOM COME, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. This riveting story set in the future pits the old guard Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes in the final war to determine the fate of the planet. Published to tie-in with the 10th Anniversary of its original publication, ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME is packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase that features an all-new painted image by Alex Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art, promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come products, a feature on the evolution of a story page and much more.

Bruce Banner lies at death's door, shot in the head by an unknown assailant. And only the Hulk can save him But as Banner goes to a dark place, he could drag the Avengers down with him. A secret that smashes Bruce Banner and Tony Stark's friendship is revealed - and when Stark takes extreme measures to save Banner's life, a new Hulk emerges. Call him Doc Green. He's intelligent, ruthless, and plans to cure everyone transformed by gamma radiation - whether they like it or not We're talking Rick "A-Bomb" Jones, multiple She-Hulks...and Thunderbolt Ross, the Red Hulk But Ross won't go down without one hell of a fight. And will Doc Green's peacekeeping plans accidentally unleash an even greater threat? The next step in the Hulk's evolution is here COLLECTING: HULK (2014) 1-16, ANNUAL 1; ORIGINAL SIN 3.1-3.4

Mark Waid and Chris Samnee, the team supreme who transformed the world of Daredevil and produced a cinematic spy thriller starring Black Widow, reunite to work their magic on the greatest hero of all - Captain America Steve Rogers is back in shield-slinging action and on a journey across America to restore his tarnished reputation. But the dangers he encounters as he crosses the Home of the Brave will require more courage than ever before And when he encounters the all-new Swordsman, strap yourselves in for a sword vs. shield duel unlike anything you've ever seen Be here as America's living legend is reimagined through the eyes of a pair of living legends COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA 695-700

WORLDS COLLIDE It starts here--the long-promised clash between the Avengers and the Champions The countdown has started as the High Evolutionary sets the Earth on a collision course with destruction The Avengers and the Champions are ready to meet this threat--but not everyone agrees how best to combat it Since they were old enough to say the word ""Avengers,"" the Champions have idolized Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Now the two teams are on equal footing--and the Champs are having to walk the walk alongside their former mentors Will their experiences in GENERATIONS help them-or tear the two teams apart? COLLECTING: AVENGERS 672-674, CHAMPIONS 13-15

Otryvajas ot sobytij Ery Altrona, Khalk otpravljaetsja na samuju opasnuju iz svoikh missij, kogda tajnoe podrazdelenie SCHITa, otvechajuschee za puteshestvija vo vremeni, privlekaet zeljonogo giganta k spaseniju prostranstvenno-vremennogo kontinuuma! Iz-za vozdejstvija redkikh fluktuatsii vremennoj potok rassechjon, i sobrat ego voedino pod silu lish Khalku, odnako bez prevoskhodnogo intellekta Brjusa Bennera, sposobnogo provesti ikh oboikh cherez vse povoroty i khitrospletenija puteshestvij vo vremeni, Zeljonyj Goliaf neizbezhno ischeznet iz istorii. Smogut li dve chasti Khalka mirno sosuschestvovat dostatochno dolgo, chtoby vyzhit v surovykh bitvakh s dinozavrami, kovbojami i rytsarjami Kamelota? I kogda Khalk pribudet na mesto sobstvennogo sprovotsirovannogo gamma-radiatsiej rozhdenija, prinesjot li on sebja v zhertvu, navsegda ischeznuv iz proshlogo i buduschego radi pobedy nad peremeschajuschimisja vo vremeni terroristami-khronarkhistami?

Like a magnificent mecha, Archie Comics combines the talents of super team Ryan North (THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL), Mark Waid (ARCHIE), Ian Flynn (SONIC THE HEDGEHOG) and Derek Charm (REGULAR SHOW) on JUGHEAD VOL. 3 Everyone is after Jughead What sort of witchcraft has befallen our crowned hero, making him Riverdale's #1 target? Jughead finds himself in a mosh pit of doom in this collection featuring Sabrina, Josie & the Pussycats, ZOMBIES and so much more