Comic Catch: March 25, 2009

CAPED #1 - "We save them! So they can save the day!” Think your boss is tough? Try working for a superhero! While your boss is out fighting crime, you get the pleasure of scheduling public appearances, getting the dry-cleaning done and keeping a tidy secret lair. Millions would kill to be a superhero's personal assistant like Jimmy Lohman. Unfortunately, he's not one of them. A story of capes, cowls and Blackberrys.












DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #4 - The first four issue story arc of the Death Defying 'Devil comes to a senses-shattering conclusion! We've met Silver Streak and The Ghost, followed the mystery of the Dragon and seen flashbacks to 'Devil's battles with the Claw and now, it all comes to a close! The final pages of this issue will shake the very foundations of the PROJECT SUPERPOWERS Universe! You are warned! Written by Joe Casey, illustrated by Edgar Salazar and overseen by Alex Ross - who also provides the incredible main cover!










GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #12 - If Captain Marvel is no more, how is he here? With War of Kings about to explode across the galaxy, two of the Guardians face death itself! Drax and Quasar journey beyond the veil of life in a desperate quest to find Moondragon. But what is waiting for them on the other side, and will it ever let them return? It’s a double shot of cosmic horror – that plants the seeds for where GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY is heading next!











INCREDIBLE HERCULES #127 - There have been sixty-six men and women to carry the mantle of the Immortal Iron Fist – sixty-six men and women who have proudly and eagerly stood fast before the unstoppable forces of evil, and valiantly fought them back. Except one.

This is the story of Park Li – a pacifist, who sought to pursue wisdom rather than war. But fate would defy him – as K’un-Lun is overwhelmed by a deadly plague, Park Li is the only student ready to become the city’s Immortal Weapon. And war is coming…bloody, brutal war…








JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #31 - Death, destruction and betrayal! The fallout from FINAL CRISIS leaves the Justice League of America on the brink of dissolution. Black Canary faces her greatest test as she tries to hold her devastated team together. Will those who remain be enough to save the world?














MERCY SPARX #3 - Mercy checks another angel off of her hit-list, but grows increasingly curious about Pastor Jeremiah’s connection to Mr. Suit. Meanwhile, despite her disdain for all earthly things, could she have a small crush on her neighbor? Find out if it’s love or hate.














MIGHTY AVENGERS #23 - How can the Mighty Avengers save all of reality from one of their greatest foes... when they can't even stop fighting each other? To survive their first trial by fire, lines will be crossed, ideals will be compromised, and not every hero will make the cut.














MS MARVEL #37 - It's a throwdown in Hong Kong against the mysteriously powered Ghazi as Ms. Marvel finally discovers the origin of her mysterious enemy. However, Carol has been keeping a secret connected to the Dark Reign concerning Norman Osborn and it may just mean she won't survive the fight.













NEW AVENGERS #51 - WHO IS THE NEW SORCERER SUPREME? Doctor Strange has failed as the Master of the Mystic Arts and all the other mystic characters are the heir apparent. Strange comes to the New Avengers for help as the mystic battle royale begins. Plus, how can the Avengers trust Spider-Man if he won't take his mask off?













SPAWN #190 - Jim Downing awoke from a long coma to discover he has no memories of his past life, and worse, he seems to be possessed by a dark, violent power that emerges in times of stress. As Jim struggles to piece together the events that led him to this fate, he finds himself at the middle of a great conspiracy, stalked by agents of both Heaven and Hell. Help is offered from surprising quarters, but can anyone truly be trusted? Brought to you by the all-star team of TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO and BRIAN HOLGUIN.










THUNDERBOLTS #130 - “MAGNUM OPUS,” PART 2 OF 4 -- CROSSOVER WITH DEADPOOL

Everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth has the Thunderbolts in his crosshairs – but don’t expect this murderer’s row of

butt-kickers to lay down! The nastiest fight of ’09 has begun, and you’ve got the front row seat for all the ultra violence that

Andy Diggle (DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE) and red-hot artist Bong Dazo can dish up!