The Hidden life of J'onn J'onzz. How did he become a Manhunter? What is the connection between Mars and Apokolips? What are the roots of his enmity with his brother, Malefic? Secrets are revealed and mysteries explained as we go back to J'onn's earliest life and days on Mars.

Superman tries to start a new life with his few surviving friends in a post-apocalyptic world, but earth then faces an even graver threat that may leave him alone again.

The Martian Manhunter launches his solo series featuring the Justice League of America! After suffering colossal injuries at the hands of the evil Malefic, the Martian Manhunter has returned to Mars in an attempt to heal himself. But while he's away, Saturnian ships arrive to reclaim Jemm, Son of Saturn, who is still recovering from being used as a pawn in "DAY OF JUDGMENT." Collects the 1998 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #10-17.

Exploring the complex personas of Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, the X-Men and others, Zimmerman unveils their cultural significance as models of moral character, virtue and heroism.

No other guide on the market covers the volume of comic book listings and range of eras as Comic Book Checklist & Price Guide does, in an easy-to-use checklist format. Readers can access listings for 130,000 comics, issued since 1961, complete with names, cover date, creator information and near-mint pricing. With super-hero art on the cover and collecting details from the experts as America's longest-running magazine about comics in this book, there is nothing that compares.

With more than 30,000 updated prices and over 650 photos and illustrations, "Comics Values Annual" provides an indispensable reference for dealers and collectors of all types of comics. Malloy offers reader-friendly grading and pricing charts, arranged by publisher, plus regional market reports from the nation's top experts and interviews with comics illustrators and writers.