What’s On Comic Book Stands – December 12th

Here is the list of new comics, trade paperbacks and more shipping on 12/12/2012. As always, check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.

“DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues in ‘Batman’ #15! The Joker’s attacks have taken their toll on Batman and his allies, and now they have to face the impossible. The final madness of The Joker’s plan are revealed here! Why is he more dangerous now than ever before? Plus: In the backup feature, witness The Joker’s confrontation with the Riddler as the horror of The Joker’s plan is FINALLY revealed.

Cable is back! NOW! with a new X-Force at his side, he must tackle the threats that nobody else can know about. But just who are Cable’s new recruits, and why is his team public enemy number one? Caught red-handed at the scene of a terrorist attack on a major American corporation whose CEO has expressed anti-mutant views, the X-Force is the run, with none other than the Uncanny Avengers in hot pursuit in ‘Cable And X-Force’ #1 Now #1.

In the ‘Strain’ #9, due to the machinations of a vast conspiracy, convincing the world that there’s a vampiric epidemic spreading across Manhattan has been impossible for the CDC’s Dr. Ephraim Goodweather. However, video footage of these vicious beasts—proof of their horrifying existence—might be the first step in turning the tide against the wave of bloodthirsty vamps set to drown the Big Apple.

THE FAN-FAVORITE PHENOMENON CONTINUES! After Hayley Harper’s televised bombshell, Hella has to face a parole hearing that may send her back behind bars, where Sovereign can’t protect her… A new romance is kindled in Alexis’s life — during the middle of a super-powered rooftop heist… Jeremy puts his explorer skills to the test as he hunts down his kidnapped son in the Mongolian wilderness… Sick of living in the shadows of Paul’s marriage, Gio has a shocking announcement to make… And what dastardly deeds does Hector Hunt have in store for the neighborhood while the heroes are away? Find out as Grace Randolph and Russell Dauterman bring you the next steamy installment, ‘Supurbia’ #2.

He is a warlord, a genius, and a squishy pink brain. He is General Krang. One of the most signature villains in TMNT history, Krang has an arsenal and wit unlike any other villain. This issue starts a story arc that reveals Krang’s master plan and sees the TMNT come into direct confrontation with one of their mightiest enemies… find out in ‘TMNT’ #17!

All this plus… “Sing me a song.” in ‘The Walking Dead’ #105.