That was Now, This is Then' part 1! The Justice League faces a new foe that seems to remember them but they don't know at all! When have they faced off before? Meet a mysterious new foe again...for the first time!

It's a rescue mission to Hell to save Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, and the Elongated Man from the Eternal Damnation of slinging burgers to monsters, demons, and zombies! But it's not all fun and games for the Super Buddies. 'I Can't Believe It's Not the Justice League' part 4.

4th Parallel' concludes in a double-sized issue. A JLA member cracks the Materioptikon and confronts the Red King where he's most vulnerable! The fates of several worlds created by the villain hang in the balance!

Translated for the first time into English, The Myth of the Superhero looks beyond the cape, the mask, and the superpowers, presenting a serious study of the genre and its place in a broader cultural context.

Did you know that comic books are being promoted by noted organizations including American Library Association and many educators as a tool for engaging young readers?

Superheroes are enjoying a cultural resurgence, dominating the box office and breaking out of specialty comics stores onto the shelves of mainstream retailers. A leading figure behind the superhero Renaissance is Grant Morrison, long-time architect of the DC Comics' universe and author of many of the most successful comic books in recent years. Renowned for his anarchic original creations--Zenith, The Invisibles, The Filth, We3--as well as for his acclaimed serialized comics--JLA, Superman, Batman, New X-Men--Grant Morrison has radically redefined the superhero archetype. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and as a practitioner of "pop magic," Morrison sees the superhero as not merely fantasy but a medium for imagining a better humanity. Drawing on a variety of analytical approaches, this first-ever collection of critical essays on his work explores his rejuvenation of the figure of the superhero as a means to address the challenges of modern life.

Comic book heroes are taking over the popular culture world. This title includes a brief overview of the industry, a grading guide, and features an interview with a comic book insider.