Comic Catch: September 17, 2008

Abyss TPB - by Kevin Rubio and Lucas Marangon

What if you found out your father was ABYSS, the world's worst super-villain? Eric Hoffman inherited more than a billionaire fortune... he also got a killer robot, a plot to destroy San Francisco and an infamous legacy to live down. Join the dysfunctional comedy adventure from the warped mind of Kevin Rubio, creator of parody film web phenomenon \"TROOPS\" and the creative team behind comedy smash \"Star Wars: Tag and Bink\".










Action Comics #869 - by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, and Jon Sibal

"Brainiac" part 4 of 5! Krypton's greatest adversary has set his sights on Superman and his homeworld as his endless quest for absolute knowledge continues. But the horrors within Brainiac's ship are nothing compared to the alien behind it. Superman's world is about to change as the build-up to the Superman event of 2008 races towards its conclusion!









Guardians of the Galaxy #5 - By Dan Abnett. Andy Lanning and Paul Pelletier

On Knowhere, the Guardian's transdimensional HQ, fear and mistrust boil to the surface as the mismatched team attempts to uncover the Skrull agents in their midst! Who can they trust? And if the answer is "no one", what does that say about the future of the Galaxy's toughest protectors?











Incredible Hercules #121 - By Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak, and Clayton Henry

The Greek Goliath is looking for some R&R after the events of "Sacred Invasion," and hopes to find it in the arms of
ex-Renegade NAMORA. But there's no rest for warriors when the AMAZONS declare war on Atlantis! And these ain't your mama's Amazons-- is that why Amadeus Cho sides with them instead of Herc? Plus: ARES returns!










Mighty Avengers #18 - By Brian Michael Bendis and Khoi Pham

INTRODUCING NICK FURY'S SECRET WARRIORS! Do you have what it takes to be trained by the greatest agent in the world? Well, do you? Well, you probably don't, but thankfully he has gathered new heroes who just might!













Titans #5 - Written by Judd Winick, Julian Lopez, and Prentis Rollins

When Raven's half-brothers return to claim her and unite Trigon's bloodline, Raven must choose which ties are stronger: the family she was born to, or the new family she has made.













Uncanny X-Men #502 - By Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, and Greg Land

The hunters become the hunted as the X-Men let the Hellfire Cult know they won't be going down without a fight. Beast brings a special guest star to visit the Cult's latest victim. Cyclops and Karma chalk up a victim of their own. Nightcrawler's extracurricular activities are brought to light. And learn, for the first time, what Wolverine listens to while fixing his car. All this and the team leaps into battle against the Cult in a full-frontal assault...the prize, San Francisco!









X-Factor #35 - By Peter David and Larry Stroman

Thought everything with Darwin was settled? Thought you knew the full scoop of Longshot’s showing up? Turns out you're wrong on both counts as the case takes an unexpected turn and X-Factor finds itself drawn into the mystery of the Karma Project.