Batman: Hush Returns
[Written by A.J. Lieberman; art by Al Barrionuevo, Javier Pina, Francis Portela, Jimmy Palmiotti, Bit, and Lee Bermejo. Goes on sale January 11, 208 pages, $12.99.]
Batman's newest and deadliest foe returns in this trade paperback, and causes more speculation about his mysterious origin, motive, and secret identity. Collects Gotham Knights #50-55 and 56. Too good to miss!

Superman: Sacrifice
[Written by Greg Rucka, Mark Verheiden and Gail Simone; art by Ed Benes, John Byrne, Karl Kerschl, Rags Morales, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Ron Randall, J.G. Jones, and others. Goes on sale January 11, 192 pages, $14.99.]
This is the saga that changed Superman and Wonder Woman's relationship forever! The action beings when Superman is helplessly trapped under the mind control of Max Lord. When Wonder Woman fights against the villain to free the Man of Steel, her controversial actions and their consequences set off Infinite Crisis. Collects Superman #218-220, Adventures of Superman #642-643, Action Comics #829 and Wonder Woman #219-220. A great item for anyone collecting Infinite Crisis or looking to catch up on pre-IC events.

Golden Age Flash Volume 2
[Written by Gardner Fox; art by E.E. Hibbard and Hal Sharp. Goes on sale January 25, 224 pages, $49.99.]
You can catch everyone's favorite golden age Scarlet Speedster here! The Flash battles some of his most popular and mysterious golden age foes in this collection, including Spider-Men from Mars, Chinatown Tongs, "The Threat," and many more! This trade paperback includes Flash Comics #18 - 24 and All Flash Comics #1 - 2 (1941).

JLA: Crisis of Conscience
[Written by Geoff Johns and Allan Heinberg; art by Chris Batista, Mark Farmer, and Rags Morales. Goes on sale January 25, $12.99.]
Prepare yourselves for this shocking volume collecting JLA #115 - 119! In addition to confronting Batman on how and why they stole a part of his memory, the Justice League of America are now under attack by the Secret Society of Super-Villains. With the help of Despero, this league of its own has also regained their memories that the JLA erased. That can only mean one thing: a confrontation between Despero and the Martian Manhunter! But even after their new threat has been conquered, will the JLA be able to mend the broken pieces of their union? Don't miss this one!

Marvel Zombies #2
[Written by Robert Kirkman; art by Sean Phillips and VC-Randy Gentile. Goes on sale January 5, $2.99.]
Fans of the recent Ultimate Fantastic Four story arc will definitely want to check out this issue! The only hope for a zombie-ridden Earth - Marvel hero zombies, that is - is Silver Surfer! But can even the great Power Cosmic withstand this rotting, undead world? Better check out this issue and find out. Thanks to Conner for this contribution!

New Mangaverse #1
[Written by C.B. Cebulski; art by Tommy Ohtsuka, TBD - MID, and Dave Sharpe. Goes on sale January 18, $2.99.]
Have you been waiting forever to see a whole new Marvel Mangaverse? Wait no more! Here's the story: Since the last Mangaverse, most of the heroes, human and mutant alike, are now underground. S.H.I.E.L.D. is died away because Nick Fury is nowhere to be found, and super-heroes are being killed off one by one! Fans of the original Mangaverse or just really cool comics will enjoy this series. Thanks to Elisa for this contribution!

All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #1
[Written by Jeff Christiansen, Eric J. Moreels, Sean McQuaid, Michael Hoskin, Ronald Byrd, Mark O'English, Anthony Flamini, Barry Reese, Mike Fichera, Stuart Vandal, Bill Lentz, Madison Carter, and Chris Biggs; art by Keu Cha. Goes on sale January 25, $3.99.]
Marvel fans, rejoice! Following the success of their 2004 - 2005 Official Handbooks of the Marvel Universe, our friends at Marvel Comics are releasing this 2006 edition of the Handbook! Although the Handbooks of the past have focused on specific themes, this series of twelve monthly issues will cover everything from Marvel's characters, teams, objects, events, and places to future and alternate Earths. Profiles will be provided for new characters, those who never got a profile, and others whose profiles need updates. Plus, look for special Handbooks focused on more than 250 characters throughout the year. This is definitely an event that no one should miss! Thanks very much to Dean for this contribution.