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Graphic-Novels

1988

Batman: The Killing Joke


Alan Moore - 1988
    Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. After shooting and permanently paralyzing his daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl), the Joker kidnaps the commissioner and attacks his mind in hopes of breaking the man. But refusing to give up, Gordon maintains his sanity with the help of Batman in an effort to beset the madman.

My Neighbor Totoro 1


Hayao Miyazaki - 1988
    Film comics from "My Neighbor Totoro", directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released by Studio Ghibli

Wolverine: Weapon X


Barry Windsor-Smith - 1988
    weapon. And weapons kill people. They found that out well enough. Find out just how much "X" can cover in this prequel to recent revelations of the murderous mysteries that have mesmerized our favorite mutant! Collects Marvel Comics Presents #72-84

Down the Street


Lynda Barry - 1988
    

The Good Times are Killing Me


Lynda Barry - 1988
    In The Good Times Are Killing Me, Lynda Barry reveals her masterful way with story, memory, and feelings, and anyone who lingers in Edna Arkins's world will be the better for it.

The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told


Dennis O'Neil - 1988
    Fueled by lunacy, the Clown Prince of Crime thrives in a world of chaos and disorder. In THE GREATEST JOKER STORIES EVER TOLD, the Joker's insanity is displayed in full color. Collecting tales from the last five decades, this book shows that from his earliest appearances to his most recent exploits, he has been a dynamic and deadly adversary. Whether involved in classic campy stories or legendary dark tales, the Joker's insane brilliance has been more than a match for Batman's keen intellect.This anthology volume collects stories originally published in BATMAN #1, 4, 63, 73, 74, 110, 159, 163, 251, 321; DETECTIVE COMICS #168, 475, 476; WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #61, 88; THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #111; THE JOKER #3; and BATMAN KELLOGG'S SPECIAL.

Hellblazer: Original Sins


Jamie Delano - 1988
    He's a hero, of sorts, who manages to come out on top through a combination of luck, trickery, and genuine magical skill. The Original Sins collection is a loosely connected series of tales of John's early years where Constantine was at his best and at his worst, all at the same time.Collects Hellblazer #1-9.

The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told, Vol. 1


Bill Finger - 1988
    Reprinting stories from the Dark Knight's entire career, this book portrays the Batman as equal parts crime fighter, detective, and super hero. An overview of the entire Batman mythos, these tales feature some of Batman's most famous allies and foes, including Superman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, the Joker, Penguin, Catwoman and the Scarecrow.This volume collects stories originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #31, 32, 211, 235, 345, 404, 429, 437, 442, 457, 474, 482, 500; BATMAN #1, 25, 47, 61, 156, 234, 250, 312; STAR-SPANGLED COMICS #124; WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #94; DC SPECIAL SERIES #15; and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #197.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Collected Book, Volume One


Kevin Eastman - 1988
    Collects the long out-of-print first eleven issues of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, along with four one-shots featuring each of the turtles, The Fugitoid #1 and additional extras.

The Bradleys


Peter Bagge - 1988
    This volume collects all of Bagge's early, explosively funny pre-Hate tales of the dysfunctional Bradley family from Neat Stuff, including "You're Not the Boss of Me!," "Merry F*cking Christmas!," and "Rock 'n' Roll Refugee." The best-selling humor cartoonist of his generation, Bagge has been hailed as one of comics' great satirists along with James Thurber, Harvey Kurtzman, and Matt Groening. The Bradleys remain his most enduring creation. Created in the 1980s while Bagge was also editing R. Crumb's Weirdo magazine, this family for the ages has its roots firmly planted in All In the Family's Bunker family and MAD magazine, with a healthy punk rock anger occasionally exploding—think of an R-rated Simpsons and you're close.

Batman: A Death in the Family


Jim Starlin - 1988
    Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.

The Best of Neat Stuff


Peter Bagge - 1988
    

The Garfield Selection


Jim Davis - 1988
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The Adventures of Down and Out Dawg


James Sturm - 1988
    

Zenith Book One: Tygers


Grant Morrison - 1988
    Or so he thinks. He's about to get a huge wake-up call, courtesy of a WWII legacy that won't stay buried and a multi-dimensional race of soul-eating gods that want to re-shape Earth and its inhabitants in their own image.

The 'Nam: Volume 2


Doug Murray - 1988
    

Batman: A Death in the Family


Jim Starlin - 1988
    Please do not combine with the other Batman: A Death in the Family entry.Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.Collects BATMAN #426-429, 440-442 and THE NEW TITANS #60-61.

The Silent Invasion: Book 2: Red Shadows


Larry Hancock - 1988
    

Green Arrow, Vol. 1: Hunters Moon


Mike Grell - 1988
    These stories, written by Mike Grell, repositioned Green Arrow as an inner city crusader for justice who deals not only with super-villains but also with street level crime.Collecting: Green Arrow 1-6

The American, Volume 1


Mark Verheiden - 1988
    

If Ducks Carried Guns, and Other Ifabilities


Mick Stevens - 1988
    

The Great Christmas Contest


Jim Davis - 1988
    

Hawk & Dove (1988) #1 (of 5)


Barbara Randall Kesel - 1988
    First appearance of Dawn Granger!

The Gang's All Here!: Cartoons


Michael Maslin - 1988
    

Stig's Inferno


Klaus Schönefeld - 1988
    It developed a powerful cult following, and ran for 8 issues from Vortex and Eclipse Comics.

The Puma Blues, Vol. 1: Watch That Man


Stephen Murphy - 1988
    His work consists of collecting pH samples and capturing mutated animals -- in this case, flying manta rays that nest at the reservoir -- for government research. Meanwhile, Gavia's free time is spent analyzing the video records of his late father, who chronicled his own descent into madness in the last years of his life. Graphic Novel. Black & White interior artwork. Collects issues 1-12 of The Puma Blues, originally published by Aardvark One International.

Stray Toasters Model One


Bill Sienkiewicz - 1988
    

The True North


Derek McCullochDavid Boswell - 1988
    

Beowulf: An Imitative Translation


Ruth P.M. Lehmann - 1988
    Lehmann gives a succinct summary of the poem's plot, touching on the important themes of obligation and loyalty, of family feuds, unforgivable crimes, the necessity of revenge and the internal and external struggles of the Scandinavian tribes. She also describes the translation process in some detail, stating the guiding principles she used and the inevitable compromises that were sometimes necessary.