Superman Returns Prequel #2 (of 4): Ma Kent
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[Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris; script by Marc Andreyko; art by Karl Kerschl and Adam Hughes. Goes on sale June 14, 40 pages, $3.99.]
This issue explores how the adopted mother of one of the most amazing creatures on Earth has coped since her son vanished completely. Issue #2 in a 4-part series.

Superman Returns Prequel #3 (of 4): Lex Luthor
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[Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris; script by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Rick Leonardi, Nelson deCastro, and Adam Hughes. Goes on sale June 21, 40 pages, $3.99.]
Picture this: you're one of the greatest criminal minds of our age, and your arch enemy - the very bane of your existence - has been missing for years. How do you spend all that time? What evil plots do you have in store for your foe when he finally returns? Find out what Lex Luthor's been up to prior to Superman Returns here!

Superman Returns Prequel #4 (pf 4): Lois Lane
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[Story by Bryan Singer, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris; script by Mark Andreyko; art by Wellington Dias, Doug Hazlewood, and Adam Hughes. Goes on sale June 28, 40 pages, $3.99.]
The final issue of Superman Returns prequels, this issue revolves around Lois Lane. Find out what Superman's love interest has been doing since he disappeared with no mention whatsoever of when he'd return.

DCU: Brave New World
[Written and illustrated by various; cover art by Ariel Olivetti. Goes on sale June 28, 80 pages, $1.00.]
DC Comics set a record when they released the giant-sized Countdown to Infinite Crisis for $1 in 2005. Now, DC strikes again with this 80 page one-shot, which sets the stage for 6 series premiering in July and August: Brave New World, Martian Manhunter, OMAC, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters, The Creeper, The All-New Atom, and The Trials of Shazam!. This issue also brings with it the return of a character to the DCU that everyone thought was gone for good, so don't miss it!

Ultimate X-Men #71
[Written by Robert Kirkman; art by Ben Oliver, Jason Keith, and VC - Randy Gentile. Goes on sale June 14, 32 pages, $2.99.]
In part 3 of 3 of the story arc "Phoenix?" witness the shocking revelation of whether or not Jean Grey is the Phoenix! Plus, Nick Fury starts solving the mystery of the recent addition to the X-Men, the Magician. Not to be missed!

X-Men #187
[Written by Peter Milligan; art by Salvador Larroca, Jason Keith, and VC - Cory Petit. Goes on sale June 28, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Following the startling events of "Blood of Apocalypse", the X-Men attempt to restore some sense of normalcy to the reality that En Sabah Nur defiled. Also, what will happen to Apocalypse when one of his Horsemen is left to make a crucial decision? Don't miss this one.

Ultimate Spider-Man #96
[Written by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Mark Bagley, John Dell, Justin Ponsor, and VC - Cory Petit. Goes on sale June 21, 32 pages, $2.99.]
In part 2 of 2 of the story arc "Morbius", ultimate vampire hunter Blade takes on Morbius! But will Spidey and Blade defeat this deadly ghoul in time to save Ben Urich from the clutches of death? Check out this ish to find out!

Wonder Woman #1
[Written by Allan Heinberg, art by Terry and Rachel Dodson, variant cover by Adam Kubert. Goes on sale June 7, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Taking place a year after the shocking events of Infinite Crisis and the death of Maxwell Lord, this series begins with the story arc "Who is Wonder Woman"? People have been left wondering if she's the champion of the opressed, or a criminal who's not to be trusted. This series will give the classic character the fresh new update she needs, and is sure to please longtime fans and newcomers alike. Thanks to Mike for this contribution.

Civil War: Front Line #1
[Written by Paul Jenkins; art by John Watson, Ramon Bachs, and Steve Lieber. Goes on sale June 7, 32 pages, $2.99.]
The first story in this issue, "Embedded," deals with the public outcry for Super Hero Registration in light of the recent Stamford Disaster. The second story, "Accused," focuses on the fate of the only survivor of the team responsible for the Stamford Disaster. How could things get any worse when someone who's been through such a tragedy (and just narrowly survived) is arrested for murdering an entire town? Well, let's just say they could get a little worse when Norman Osborn starts conspiring against his enemies. Lastly, "Civil War Correspondence" contains stories inspired by war correspondence accounts from history. Plus, there are no ads in this issue, so make sure you check it out! Thanks to Jordan for this contribution.