Every now and then we get the chance to give you a quick peek at what’s coming from DC beyond the next few months. This time, we have a chance to peel back the curtain for a bit to show you some of the more notable collections that’ll be hitting stores next Spring — including an interplanetary war and the return of a much-loved hero.

DC Universe highlights for spring 2011 include:

SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN HC

Writers: Sterling Gates and James Robinson

Artists: Eddy Barrows, Aaron Lopresti, Jamal Igle, Eduardo Pansica, CAFU, Bernard Chang and others

In stores: January

Collects: SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN #0-4 and SUPERMAN #700

$19.99 US, 144 pages

THE FLASH: THE DASTARDLY DEATH OF THE ROGUES HC

Writer: Geoff Johns

Artists: Francis Manapul and Francis Manapul

In stores: February

Collects THE FLASH #1-7 and material from THE FLASH SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2010

$19.99 US, 208 pages