Best of
Comic-Book

2000

The Invisibles


Grant Morrison - 2000
    A #1 New York Times Best Seller!Collecting for the first time ever all three volumes of controversial and fan-loved series THE INVISIBLES by Eisner Award winning writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, BATMAN)! Follow the adventures of The Invisibles, a secret organization out to battle against physical and psychic oppression brought upon humanity by the interdemsional alien gods of the Archons of Outer Church! This onmibus collects Invisibles Volume 1 #1-25 (1994-96), Invisibles Volume 2 #1-22 (1997-99), and Invisibles Volume 3 #12-1 (1999-2000).

Planetary, Volume 1: All Over the World and Other Stories


Warren Ellis - 2000
    Elijah Snow, a hundred year old man.Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful and bored woman.The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines.Infatuated with tracking down evidence of super-human activity, these mystery archaeologists of the late 20th Century uncover unknown paranormal secrets and histories, such as a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes, a ghostly spirit of vengeance, and a lost island of dying monsters.Collecting: Planetary 1-6

Asterix Omnibus, vol. 2


René Goscinny - 2000
    In Asterix the Gladiator, our hero has to save his friend Caconofix from getting thrown to the lions. Asterix and the Banquet offers a feast for readers as Asterix and Obelix sample delicacies on a cross-country tip. And in Asterix and Cleopatra, he and the Egyptian queen build a sumptuous palace for Caesar—and outwit the Roman Army, too.

The Authority, Vol. 1: Relentless


Warren Ellis - 2000
    Led by hot-tempered, electrically powered Jenny Sparks and headquartered in a fifty-mile-wide spaceship that exists outside space and time, the Authority explodes into action, first against a global attack of genetically engineered super-human clones, and then against an invasion from another reality.

Transmetropolitan: I Hate It Here


Warren Ellis - 2000
    TRANSMETROPOLITAN: I HATE IT HERE is a collection of snippets from Spider's weekly newspaper column and each piece is illustrated by a new and talented artist.

Maakies


Tony Millionaire - 2000
    weekly newspapers, including the L.A. New Times and Seattle Stranger. This first collection, designed by Chip Kidd and Millionaire, reprints every strip from its 1994 inception through early 2000. Maakies features the nautical adventures of an alcoholic crow and suicidal ape, and includes an introduction by Andy Dick.

X-Men: The Ultimate Guide


Peter Sanderson - 2000
    X-Men 3 arrives in theaters May 26th.

Stray Bullets, Vol. 3: Other People


David Lapham - 2000
    An ordinary housewife, burning with a sick passion, will see her afternoon's entertainment turn deadly for an innocent child. A bright young woman, incapable of love, will destroy the hearts of men and cut the widest swath of destruction seen since Sherman's march to the sea. A distinguished teacher, unable to control his base desires, will learn that the telephone is mightier than a white-hot slug in the gut. And a faithful husband, yearning to swing wild, will bring home a problem he would gladly sell his immortal soul to solve. These are some of the real-life battles that will knock you to the mat and have you seeing stars.

Batman: No Man's Land, Vol. 3


Greg RuckaMike Deodato - 2000
    Overcrowded, overbuilt, and overshadowed by a continuous air of menace, this gothic nightmare is a breeding ground for the depraved, the indifferent, and the criminally insane. It's also the object of one man's obsession. Witness to the brutal murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne has dedicated his life to protecting this city, taking a form to inspire hope in the innocent...and fear in the guilty. He is the masked vigilante known as the Batman. Now the battlefield has changed. Leveled by a massive earthquake that left thousands dead and millions more wounded, Gotham City has been transformed into a lawless wilderness � a No Man's Land � where the survivors are turning against one another, and where the city's protectors are torn by a crisis that may consume them all.Collects:- Batman #566-569- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120-121- Batman: Shadow of the Bat #88- Detective Comics #734-735

Preacher: Dead or Alive, the Collected Covers


Glenn Fabry - 2000
    Pub in February of 2003

Dungeon: Zenith - Vol. 2: The Barbarian Princess


Joann Sfar - 2000
    Herbert’s fictitious Princess in distress to lure more hapless warriors to the Dungeon turns out to be all too real and quite a handful!

The Adventures of Barry Ween, Boy Genius 1


Judd Winick - 2000
    What does a ten-year-old boy do with a 350 I.Q.? Any thing he wants. Cranky, egotistical, arrogant and foul-mouthed, Barry in general wants to conduct his experiments and be left alone, but it never seems to work out. Hurdles that Barry must outmaneuver range from time warps, to art thieves, to accidentally turning his best friend into a dinosaur.

Shazam! Power of Hope


Paul Dini - 2000
    As I begin to explain my problem, he tells me he knew there would be times when I would feel the responsibilities of Captain Marvel weighing heavily on my mind and soul."It is at that time," he tells me, "you must be your strongest. Not only for yourself, but for those who find inspiration in everything Captain Marvel represents.The Wizard reveals he has seen a day when one special child will face despair and look to Captain Marvel for hope. He advises me to be ready. But about the child or when I will meet him, the old man says no more.

Wonder Woman: The Complete History


Les Daniels - 2000
    Relive the adventures of Krypton's favorite son inside and outside the comic book world in Superman: The Complete History. Uncover the Caped Crusader's mysterious real-world origin and his evolution into a hugely successful TV and movie franchise in Batman: The Complete History. Follow the Amazon Princess as she evolves from curiosity to feminist icon in the Eisner Awardwinning Wonder Woman: The Complete History. Each book is filled with enough archival comic book art, photographs, and in-depth history to satisfy the most demanding fan—and is now priced to appeal to the most casual reader. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and all related characters, names, and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics 2004.

Sky Doll


Alessandro Barbucci - 2000
    But when Noa meets two so-called "missionaries" who aid in her escape from her tyrannical master, all hell breaks loose for our cyborg siren as she uncovers clues that she may be much more than just a robotic toy.

Harley Quinn: All Aboard the Roller Coaster of Love #1


Karl Kesel - 2000
    Instead, it's a love story gone horribly, horribly wrong, especially in the first issue, as the Joker's girlfriend must do without Mister J's "calming" influence. Harley is driven to astounding lengths to free her loony lover. And that's just in the first seven pages. What follows is too strange for words, though it does involve a cameo by Batman.

夢に飛ぶ鳥 [Yume ni Tobu Tori]


Bohra Naono - 2000
    But Soichiro gets a second chance when he wakes up two days before his accident.... • Iku Michi, Yobu Tsuki Otsuji cuts through a dangerous park one night. He's attacked by hoodlums and thrown into a lake. There he meets the demon of the lake--and can't leave. • Moment Atsushi slowly recovers after being dumped by his ex-lover. His sister and brother-in-law, worried he's becoming a recluse, invite him out for a drink at their bar. While at the bar he is smitten by Kizaki, a beautiful college student. Before he approaches his crush, Atsushi gets a makeover from his sister (his fashion sense is deplorable). Things go much better than he expected. But, after their tryst, Atsushi has to work overtime for a week. When he finally makes it back to the bar, he sees Kizaki kissing someone else. Will Atsushi be forced to give up on his dream of love? • Hana mo Arashi mo The beginning of a love story between two childhood friends, Takerou (a student) and Kouta (a florist). The story looks like shota, but the little uke (Kouta) is actually 25. • Mayonaka Taiyou (Midnight Sun) Kakeru, Shouichi-san, and little Rurika are back in a sequel to Hohoemi no Nichijou. The unexpected visit of the sister of Shouichi's deceased wife convinces Kakeru that he's only a bother to the Konomi household. Will Shouichi (and Ruri) allow him to just leave their family?

The Flash Archives, Vol. 2


John Broome - 2000
    Wally West, the hero who eventually took over as the Flash -- and the stretchable sleuth known as the Elongated Man

Jill: Part-Time Lover


Kevin J. Taylor - 2000
    Hey, if you're gonna do it and wanna do it with a lot of guys for the fun of it, why not make some money off it as well? She's gorgeous, hot as a red pepper, thrills to men taking her, but doesn't just take any john.

The Titans


Devin Grayson - 2000
    They are a new assemblage of superheroes with attitude - Robin the Boy Wonder has grown up and become Nightwing, he is joined by The Flash, Tempest, Troia and Arsenal but they're still looking to recruit some new members.

Unplugged


Selçuk Erdem - 2000
    

Grendel: Black, White, and Red


Matt WagnerJacob Pander - 2000
    A name synonymous with crime and violence. Hunter Rose. A name familiar with wealth and privilege. Two identities, one Devil. Acclaimed Grendel creator Matt Wagner crafts a series of tales that spotlights those the Devil has influenced and intimidated, a grim grimoir of punishment and revenge illustrated in stark black, white, and blood-red that brings together a virtual who's who of talented artists, including John Paul Leon, Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween), Duncan Fegredo (Kevin Smith's Jay & Silent Bob), D'Israeli, Ho Che Anderson, C. Scott Morse, Bernie Mireault, Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Tim Bradstreet, David Mack, Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre), the Pander Brothers, Stan Shaw (Sunglasses After Dark), Jay Geldhof, Teddy Kristiansen, Jason Pearson, Mike Allred, Woodrow Phoenix, Troy Nixey, and Chris Sprouse. Also includes long out-of-print Devil's Vagary, illustrated by Dean Motter.

Foreplay


Kevin J. Taylor - 2000
    Includes paintings of Girl, Jill and many other famous characters of his with notes by him providing background and insight into his deceptively unassuming great artwork. A great number of pieces never before seen, and those that have are presented in their full glory like never before! Presented with the same care as for NBM's wildly popular Royo books.

No Pasaran! Vol. 3


Vittorio Giardino - 2000
    The Communists are dividing into internecine camps as the red army is gradually losing ground to Franco’s troops. Friedman returns to Barcelona, and continues the search for his friend Treves. But is Treves a deserter, as his communist colleagues stated? Or is he continuing his battle against Franco? This exciting wartime story comes to its climax!

The Hawkman Archives, Vol. 1


Gardner Fox - 2000
    The first Silver Age adventures of Hawkman and Hawkgirl are reprinted in a stunning Archive edition! Reprinting the Hawkman stories from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34-36, #42-44 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #87-89, this volume also includes the heroes' team-up with the spacefaring Adam Strange from MYSTERY IN SPACE #90.

Magdalena: Blood Divine


M.M. Chen - 2000
    Smith; Matt Nelson One of Top Cow's most controversial mini-series ever is collected together for the first time in the Magdalena: Blood Divine Trade Paper Back. Follow the Magdalena as she investigates a mysterious murder which leads her into a confrontation with a group of age old evil, the vampire. Can she survive a foe that is already dead? Plus, included in this special TPB, the Magdalena takes on the Angelus in a story taken from the hard to find half issue. All encompassed by a new cover by series artist Joe (The Darkness) Benitez, the first Magdalena TPB is sure to leave you thirsting for more! SC, 7x10, 112pp, FC

Girl Rule of Darkness: Rule of Darkness


Kevin J. Taylor - 2000
    After Girl managed to come out relatively unscathed from her encounter with witchcraft in the end of the Girl collection, she has now become the manager of her Kat-Kat dance club and is on her way to owning the joint. Now she has her choice of the best-hung meat at her disposal. She is also in the money. She has done her best to rid herself of witchcraft and demons. But then, maybe it just ain't that easy...

Sonic Super Special #12


Karl Bollers - 2000
    Those who have not been able to acquire the full run need not look any longer. Best of all, to satisfy the purists, it's printed in its original SIDEWAYS format! Also: "Giant Robotno!" (by Slott & Bollers, Fry & Robeiro, & Amash): Speaking of sideways, this story features the return of that zany sideways character, Zonic! Zonic needs help... so he calls upon none other than the Blue Blur himself, Sonic, to save millions in a neighboring zone where monsters rule. You'll never believe the end of this one!

Superman: Last Son of Earth


Steve Gerber - 2000
    

Captain Pajamas: Defender of the Universe


Bruce Whatley - 2000
    Brian must save his annoying older sister and the entire universe. But how can one small boy defend the entire planet from being overtaken by aliens? By transforming into . . . CAPTAIN PAJAMAS, Defender of the Universe!Will Brian be able to save his sister and capture the alien invaders? And what does his trusty dog, Shadow, have to do with it all? Find out in this hilarious comic book style-story that will have all young superheroes rolling on the floor with laughter.