BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL presents a special, extra-sized issue, featuring the return of BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON artist Jerry Bingham to the world of the Dark Knight, for the first time in 20 years. This time, he’s paired with JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA writer Marc Guggenheim for a tale featuring a younger, more inexperienced Batman.  

So here I am. Superboy #1 is out today! It feels like a long time coming. Pier Gallo and I have already been working on the book for the better part of 2010. So let me tell you a bit about what I have planned for Conner Kent and Smallville…  

First off – have you read BATMAN AND ROBIN #16? If not, take a moment, step away from your computer (how often will I tell you to do that, huh?) and head to your local shop. Pick up the issue, read it and come back. All done?  

Eternal Descent creator, Llexi Leon teams up with Calabash Animation, taking viewers into the dark fantasy realm of the popular comic book/music series. The result –  an animated short that brings to life the gothic world envisioned in print by Leon and illustrator Jason Metcalf. Eternal Descent allied with endorsers ESP Guitars, Digitech, DiMarzio Inc and publisher IDW for a viral launch over the Halloween Weekend. The 2-minute short film can be viewed in HD  

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at X-Men #5, from the chart-topping team of Victor Gischler and Paco Medina! The completely sold-out X-Men epic of the 21st century enters into its final act as the vampire hordes — led by a newly turned and bloodthirsty Wolverine —  

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Hulk #27! The critically acclaimed creative team of Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman team Red Hulk with Steve Rogers, Thor, and the brilliant Dr. Bruce Banner to put and end to the Intelligencia’s nefarious plans! Except in order to do so, Red Hulk must dive to the depths of the ocean and find an unlikely ally – the King of Atlantis, Namor!  

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Uncanny X-Force #2, the next chapter in the groundbreaking new series from the creative team of Rick Remender and Jerome Opeña! X-Force’s mission has gone horribly wrong and the return of Apocalypse is nigh! The team has been scattered across the Blue Area of the Moon and EVA has been terribly wounded at the hands of the Last Horsemen. This could be the end of X-Force and they haven’t even completed their first mission!  

This November, DC Comics will re-release two hardcover editions of the famous SUPERMAN VS. MUHAMMAD ALI comic special, which pits two of Earth’s toughest fighters in a battle for the fate of the planet itself. Illustrated by comics legend Neal Adams and co-written with Denny O’Neil, the Superman vs. Muhammad Ali special became an instant classic when it was released in 1978. Neal Adams’ kinetic, eye-catching art was presented in a special oversized format that was difficult to reprint, so the comic has remained unavailable since Ali’s last heavyweight championship. Now for the first time, DC Comics is proud to release the renowned comic book at its original size in hardcover facsimile and deluxe editions. SUPERMAN... 

The news and art came fast and furious today in relation to Hugo Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis’ SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE.  

Now, here’s something cool. Our friends at DK Publishing have put together a massive, chronological account of the adventures of both the characters and the company that created them. The book organizes the company’s major moments, year-by-year with art, factoids and a number of highlights.  

Happy Monday! Start your morning with THE NEW YORK POST’s story on J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis’ SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE. And stay tuned for more in advance of the book hitting comic shops Wednesday!  

I’ll let this lovely piece of art do the talking. On-sale 11/17.