Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by David Lloyd Alan Moore and David Lloyd's powerful epic about loss of freedom and individuality gets the Absolute treatment for the first time in this new, oversized slipcase edition! Taking place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet, V FOR VENDETTA was the inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. This amazing graphic novel spotlights a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask and his young protTgT as they fight political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil and details a world where political and personal freedoms are non-existent. This new edition features the improved production values and coloring from the 2005 hardcover in larger format for optimum enjoyment of the stunning art and story that the Portland Mercury called, 'Perhaps Moore's most powerful work.' Advance-solicited; on sale August 19 ò 296 pg, FC, 8.25' x 12.5', $99 US MATURE READERS

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Todd Fox, Lito Fernandez One of the most asked-about character returns is finally here! The ace fighter pilot, and his one-of-a-kind plane, return with an all-new story by action-master Chuck Dixon, in a never-before-told adventure. Be here for the first white-hot meeting between Airboy and that gorgeous femme fatale Valkyrie. Intrigue, thrills, volatile physical chemistry, and cinematic aerial combat mix in an explosive combination! With a retro cover by Joel Naprstek and a modern cover by Steve Bryant.

(A) Percio, Ryp, Ortiz & Various The Warren Ellis smash-hit series has turned Anna Mercury into everyone's favorite red-head with an attitude! Now this full-color Artbook gives the best artists in the industry a chance to draw the leather-clad vixen in gorgeous never-before-seen pinups straight from her New Ataraxia Mission! This will be the only chance to glimpse this mystery woman before her next series starts Summer 2009! Super-starts delivering works of art inside include Juan Jose Ryp, Paul Duffield, Tim Seeley, Matt Martin, Richard Ortiz, and a huge selection of new work from series artist Facundo Percio! This book is available with a regular cover by Facundo Percio, a wraparound cover by Richard Ortiz, a painted cover by Felipe Massafera, and a rare Design Sketch cover by Percio!

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Facundo Percio Warren Ellis introduces you to the sultry Anna Mercury in this collection of first action-packed series! Dancing amid the spires of a city called New Ataraxia, there is a woman who can cloud men's minds, leap across buildings as if weightless, unerringly fire twin automatic pistols in the most insane conditions, and disappear in a crowded room. She fights against the political repression of an insane technocratic society, and she comes from a place that no-one in New Ataraxia has ever heard of. And she's got one hour to save the city from itself. A high-octane blend of The Shadow, Tomb Raider, retro-punk science fiction and 21st-century Weird Pulp action, Anna Mercury is a headlong adventure serial about a beautiful and mysterious spy-adventurer who is not what she seems! Anna Mercury Volume 1 features all five of the original issues with art by all-new talent Facundo Percio as well as a special super-sized cover gallery! Available in a standard Softcover and a limited edition Hardcover, of just 2,000 copies, both with fully-painted covers by Felipe Massafera.

Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Frazer Irving Cover by Guillem March He was a husband and a father. A brother and a friend. A cop and a dark knight. But he had all that taken away. And in return, he was given a suit of sorrows, a quest for redemption and a new name. He is Azrael, avenging angel for the Order of Purity and a new protector for Gotham City's troubled times. But who will protect the citizens from him? Guest-starring Robin, Nightwing, Talia and the League of Assassins, this miniseries runs alongside BATTLE FOR THE COWL and features the dramatic presence of a strangely familiar, troubled hero with two things on his mind: crazed vengeance for the wrongs he has suffered and salvation for the sins he continues to commit! On sale March 18 ò 1 of 3 ò 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Written by Tony Daniel Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Covers by Tony Daniel 'Batman: R.I.P.' and FINAL CRISIS saw the end of Batman. Now, months following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City sits at a precipice and it may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham's desperate citizens: Where is Batman? With guest-stars galore, the destruction of a sacred Gotham City institution and an ending that will have everyone talking, this 3-issue miniseries event written and drawn by Tony Daniel (The Tenth) features the battle to take on the Mantle of the Bat. Who has earned the right? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Two-Face? Catwoman? Batgirl? Who will ultimately win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale March 11 ò 1 of 3 ò 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US

Written by Royal McGraw Art by Tom Mandrake Cover by Ladr÷nn Gotham City is in a state of emergency. Crime runs rampant, commerce is at a standstill, and gang warfare is on the rise. Through its darkest hours, one man has stood firm against the criminal element in Gotham - Police Commissioner James Gordon. Now, in the aftermath of 'Batman: R.I.P.,' Gordon and the GCPD will have to reclaim Gotham and take down Mister Freeze without the assistance of Batman. But with evil on the rise, will this be the beginning of the end of law enforcement in Gotham City? The battle has just begun in this all-new one-shot. On sale March 25 ò 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

by Seamus Fahey, David Reed & Nigel Raynor While the critically acclaimed series may be coming to an end, Dynamite Entertainment enters 2009 with a series of new and exciting Battlestar Galactica comic book events! Beginning with THE FINAL FIVE, a three issue event tying directly into the events of the final episodes of the series, Dynamite will continue to provide a home for great Galactica stories in 2009 and beyond! The term 'Final Five' collectively describes five of the twelve Cylon humanoid models whose identity, knowledge, or existence has been deliberately or accidentally lost to the seven other humanoid Cylon models. -- Battlestar Wikipedia THE FINAL FIVE #1 (of 4) is overseen By Seamus Kevin (ORIGINS) Fahey and David Reed with the complete authorization of Sci Fi and the producers and features the back story of the Cylons, man and their current struggle against one another! Joining the writers is Galactica veteran Nigel Raynor, who also provide one of the two incredible covers! And to top it all off, RED SONJA/SUPER-ZOMBIES artist Mel Rubi is also providing an incredible cover!