When the going gets tough, Fables go drinking. “Stop Me if You've Heard This, but a Man Walks Into a Bar...” takes place almost entirely in pubs — Mundy bars, Fabletown bars, and just about anyplace where alcohol is served. So don't be surprised if a drunken brawl breaks out, and one or two characters says something he wouldn't normally say while sober. MATURE READERS

Part 4 of the 5-part “Staring at the Wall.” Humanity is in the maw of the Beast, the cities of the world are on fire, and John Constantine is somewhat worse than missing in action. With all other options gone, it falls to Gemma to pick up the pieces — but to the Beast, Gemma is another vessel for the taking. MATURE READERS

In this stand-alone story featuring guest art by BEWARE THE CREEPER’s Cliff Chiang, Chris Chance faces his faith — and lack of it — when danger strikes a church. Chance must pose as a priest stalked by a psychotic gunman, but as the mystery behind the gunman’s motive becomes more complicated, the truth proves less straightforward than anyone might guess. MATURE READERS

Part 1 of the 2-part “Downtime,” featuring guest artist Shawn Martinbrough. They're waging their own personal war against the C.I.A., but each of the Losers has their own reason for fighting. Just what did Cougar see the day he almost died that haunts him even now? Why is Aisha really in America — and what did she do before? And can Clay uncover the truth about the treacherous agent known only as Max? As new information comes to light, the Losers realize everything they believed they stood for — family, country, justice — is suddenly thrown into doubt. MATURE READERS

An original hardcover graphic novel pairing the writing talents of screenwriter Hans Rodionoff and comics writer Keith Giffen with the exquisite painted art of Enrique Breccia. When young Howard Phillips Lovecraft becomes the reluctant guardian of the Necronomicon, an accursed book that is the doorway to the beyond, his life veers into strange territory. From an odd upbringing through his later success as a weaver of “weird” tales, Lovecraft maintains a tenuous balance between reality and the bizarre nightmares of his “fictional” horror. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

Part 1 of the new 4-part story “Stitchglass Slide.” After the rebellion of the Titans, Lucifer decides to evict every last immortal from his Creation. And unaware that his fate hangs in the balance, an insignificant creature called a stitchglass spinner forms a fateful friendship across the threshold of one of Lucifer's gates. MATURE READERS

Lucifer Morningstar returns to Hell in this fifth collection of the acclaimed LUCIFER series, reprinting issues #29-35. Still weak, with most of his power locked in the feathers stolen by Susano-O-No-Mikoto, Lucifer must now face the challenge of single combat to the death with his brother, the angel of the Host Amenadiel. But as Mazikeen hunts for Susano and Lucifer plans his strategy, angels and devils alike are plotting for his defeat even before the challenge has begun! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

Reoffered to coincide with LUCIFER: INFERNO TP. Reprinting LUCIFER #21-28, the 192-page THE DIVINE COMEDY finds Lucifer Morningstar continuing work on his magnum opus — a new universe outside of the strictures of our own. MATURE READERS

Paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon are back in an all-new 6-issue miniseries. And this time, the messianic creature Magellan is about to put the Kadmons’ skills — and their love for one another — to the ultimate test. It’s a race against time to save humanity! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

LUCIFER’s Mike Carey spins a 4-issue miniseries about a teenage girl who has her own personal god. Since she was a baby, Frankie has been protected and aided by the deity Jeriven. Now she’s trying to spice up her love life, and she doesn’t need Jeriven’s constant supervision, so she kicks him to the curb. But Jeriven isn’t about to lose his sole disciple lying down… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

Reoffered to coincide with GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE TP, also written by Warren Ellis. When a space shuttle missing for a decade zooms back to Earth with seemingly alien modifications and a missing crew, three specialists cheated out of their dreams of spaceflight are the only ones who can unravel the mysteries behind the bizarre situation. MATURE READERS

Collecting the classic 4-issue miniseries from writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, The Punisher) and artist John Higgins (WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS), this 104-page trade paperback tells the story of Jimmy Kavanagh, a widower struggling to raise his young daughter and rebellious teenaged son. Unfortunately, Jimmy also has a secret past — a past that returns without warning… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS

Relisted to coincide with the VERTIGO: DESIRE MINIBUST (seen in DC Direct for January). This softcover collects issues #41-49 of the fan favorite, critically acclaimed THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times bestselling novelist Neil Gaiman (American Gods). MATURE READERS

Reoffered to coincide with GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE TP, also written by Warren Ellis. This volume collects issues #43-48 of the groundbreaking VERTIGO title. TRANSMETROPOLITAN: DIRGE sees all hell breaking loose as a nameless sniper terrorizes the Print District and a raging superstorm clears the streets of The City. MATURE READERS

Reoffered to coincide with PRIDE AND JOY TP, also written by Garth Ennis. Religion's only an obstacle to Nigel Gibson's needs. But when the young man throws his lot in with a dangerous stranger who believes God is a "blockage," he's pulled into an increasing cycle of violence. Featuring an introduction by Ennis. MATURE READERS

Reprinted for the first time since 1995, Elaine Lee’s and William Simpson’s dark look into the lives of five motorcycle-riding daughters of the night. This collection reprints the original 6-issue VAMPS miniseries, telling the tale of the Vamps’ struggle to free themselves from their male vampire master. MATURE READERS

Part 1 of the new 3-part story “Safeword,” featuring the debut of new cover artist Aron Weisenfeld. The last man on earth and his companions travel to Colorado, hoping to find medical attention for ailing pet monkey Ampersand. After an explosive encounter with a posse of female marshals, the group takes shelter with a retired agent of the mysterious Culper Ring. Will this alluring woman become Yorick's most valuable ally…or his greatest enemy? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS