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2008

Green Lantern, Volume 5: The Sinestro Corps War, Volume 2


Geoff JohnsJoe Prado - 2008
    Face-to-face with the Guardian of Sinestro's army of fear, Hal Jordan must find the willpower to battle his greatest foes.Collecting: Green Lantern 24-25 & Green Lantern Corps 16-19

The Sinestro Corps War


Geoff Johns - 2008
    Meanwhile, the Guardians of the Universe find dissent within their ranks as a bizarre prophecy is fulfilled.Collecting: Green Lantern 21-22, Sinestro Corps Special; Green Lantern Corps 14-15

Green Lantern by Geoff Johns: Omnibus, Vol. 1


Geoff Johns - 2008
    But as the Torchbearer Kyle Rayner is about to find out, the adventure of epic and mythological proportions is about to begin as the former Lantern returns to the land of the living to atone for his sins. And the cosmos will never be the same as Sinestro wages his war against the Green Lanterns with his newly founded, Sinestro Corps!This volume collects: Green Lantern Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern Corps Recharge #1-5, Green Lantern #1-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-18, Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1, Green Lantern Secret Files 2005 #1, Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman Prime #1 and Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files #1.

Absolute Justice


Jim Krueger - 2008
    But the members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The deadliest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert — with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!But it’s just the latest attempt at world domination — and our heroes strive to expose the truth, to fight…for JUSTICE!DC's pantheon of heroes is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, Marvels) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X), with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) painted by Ross. This ultimate slipcased Absolute edition contains all twelve issues of the best-selling maxiseries, plus expansive character bios, developmental sketches, pencil art, bonus covers, DC Direct gallery, and much more!

Catwoman, Volume 1: Trail of the Catwoman


Ed Brubaker - 2008
    But when word spreads of Catwoman's demise, Selina decides to leave the costumed world behind and continue her trade cloaked in the shadows. Unable to enjoy her newfound anonymity for too long though, Selina decides that she must return to her infamous persona. Donning a new costume and attitude, Catwoman returns to the streets and sets her sights on the serial killer that has been preying upon the streetwalkers she calls friends.This volume collects in chronological order an entire Catwoman epic from multiple award-winning creators Darwyn Cooke & Ed Brubaker.Collecting: Catwoman 1-9, Selina's Big Score & Detective Comics 759-762 (backup feature)

Trinity, Vol. 1


Kurt BusiekJerry Ordway - 2008
    DC's hit weekly series arrives in its first collected edition from writers Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY, JLA, Marvels) and Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, ROBIN) and a legion of artists including the sensational Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man)! Features TRINITY #1-17 as a devastating cosmic force targets Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! Featuring stunning covers by Carlos Pacheco, Andy Kubert and Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this is the first of three volumes collecting the series.

Harley Quinn, Vol. 1: Preludes and Knock-Knock Jokes


Karl KeselTerry Dodson - 2008
    The Joker's lovable partner in crime takes the spotlight in this new hardcover volume collecting HARLEY QUINN #1-7, written by Karl Kesel (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) with art by the fan-favorite team of Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson (WONDER WOMAN)! Don't miss these beautifully illustrated tales of lunacy!

Booster Gold, Vol. 1: 52 Pick-Up


Geoff Johns - 2008
    Collecting BOOSTER GOLD #1-6 and the origin story from 52 #24!

Superman: Brainiac


Geoff Johns - 2008
    Now, Brainiac has set his sights on destroying Earth and finishing off the Last Son of Krypton once and for all. This epic battle will change Superman's world forever.Collecting ACTION COMICS #866-870 and material from SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1.

Secret Six, Book 2: Money for Murder


Gail Simone - 2008
    Join the team as they shoot, swindle, and scam their way out of the most dangerous parts of the DC Universe, and the grips of its most dangerous killers!New York Times best-selling writer Gail Simone (BATGIRL, Red Sonja, Deadpool), is joined by artists Nicola Scott (EARTH 2), Douglas Hazlewood (TEEN TITANS), Javier Pina (SWAMP THING) and more in SECRET SIX: MONEY AND MURDER (collects SECRET SIX #1-14), for the most brutal battles yet of the DCU's band of baddies!

Batman: Private Casebook


Paul Dini - 2008
    Batman tells his own story in this oversized, graphic novel, chronicling his lonely, all-too-human crusade to better the lives of the citizens of Gotham City.Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #840-845, plus a story from the INFINITE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL.

Batgirl (2008) #1


Adam Beechen - 2008
    But first she has a personal mission to undertake: find and kill her father, David Cain!

Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1


Jason Aaron - 2008
    The life of the Penguin unfolds as the Joker gives readers a look at Oswald Cobblepot's life from youth to present.

Smallville: The Official Companion Season 6


Craig Byrne - 2008
    This authorised companion tells you everything you could possibly need to know about season six, and is packed with exclusive interviews, unseen photos, behind the scenes secrets, music trivia, and a complete episode guide. Also included are insights into the world of Smallville, with excerpts from the town newspaper.Granted complete access to the set, this companion brings you the exclusive inside story of this amazing series, with a Foreword by Justin Hartley aka Green Arrow.

Superman: Robo Monster


Jake Black - 2008
    However, when crowds show up to see the new exhibit, the event soon takes a turn for the worst. The giant robot barrels out of the museum and sets out to destroy the city. But before ultimate destruction, Superman arrives to stop him and reveals who's behind it all.

Batman and the Outsiders (Batman RIP tie-in issues)


Frank Tiery - 2008
    Includes issues #11 to #13.

Smallville: The Official Companion Season 7


Craig Byrne - 2008
    Everyone I love, everyone I care about is here. It’s where I belong.” – Clark KentSmallville, the hit series which follows the adventures of a young Clark Kent and his friends – including Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and now Kara Kent aka Super Girl – is one of the hottest shows on TV. This volume of the authorized companion series covers the making of season seven, and is packed with cast and crew interviews, unseen pictures, behind-the-scenes stories and a comprehensive episode guide. Also included are excerpts from the Daily Planet and Chloe’s private blog! Plus in-depth sections on the making of the episodes ‘Action’, ‘Siren’ and ‘Veritas’, as well as a stunning 16-page color photo gallery!Author Craig Byrne unlocks the secrets of Smallville’s fantastic seventh year, complete with a Foreword by Super Girl herself, Laura Vandervoort.“Deftly mixing elements of young-adult soap, family drama and comic-book fanboy action… the series ranks as one of those rare TV commodities: A true unsung hero.” - VarietyPraise for previous Smallville companions:“If you’re a fan of Smallville, then you ought to have this book in your collection” - Sci Fi Crow’s Nest

Batman Confidential #22


Andrew Kreisberg - 2008
    His honeymoon cut short after the Jokers spree of killings. And soon Geoff and the rest of GCPD are in for a big surprise as the Batman brings the Joker right to their doorsteps cuffed.Soon the GCPD and Geoff find out how truly twisted the mind of Joker works. He not only kills the men within his cell but alters Geoffs life forever. What has the Joker done to Geoff? And What Will Geoff do to him in return?

Batman: Joker's Asylum


Jason Aaron - 2008
    The Joker spins five dastardly tales of evil starring Batman's rogues gallery in this volume collecting all five JOKER'S ASYLUM one-shots: JOKER, PENGUIN, TWO-FACE, SCARECROW and POISON IVY!

Superman/Batman: Annual #2


Joe Kelly - 2008
    A re-imagining of WORLD'S FINEST #178! When Superman loses his powers due to the machinations of the mysterious Socrates, it's up to Batman and Robin to find a way to keep the people's hope alive and replace the Man of Steel in the eyes of the world.

Robin Volume 4 #176 Batman R.I.P.: Gathered Pieces


Fabian Nicieza - 2008
    It's Robin and Spoiler in an all-out brawl with Gotham City's underworld — but with Batman's trail growing cold, the end of this fight will decide the future of the Bat family!

Captain Carrot and the Final Ark


Scott Shaw! - 2008
    Nelson Bridwell Art by Scott Shaw, Ross Andru, Rick Hoberg, Al Gordon and others Cover by Shaw & Morrison Captain Carrot returns in this volume collecting the 3-issue miniseries in which the Zoo Crew faces a threat that begins at the Sandy Eggo Comic-Con! Plus, adventures from The New Teen Titans #16 and Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew #1 and #14-15! Advance-solicited; on sale April 2 - 168 pg, FC

The Batman Strikes! #41


Russell Lissau - 2008
    Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy decide to have some fun out on the town in the story, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!"