Best of
Superheroes

2000

Batman: No Man's Land


Greg Rucka - 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.

Top 10, Vol. 1


Alan Moore - 2000
    In a city where everyone is blessed with powers, it takes a unique and powerful police force to protect and serve. In this Eisner Award-winning book, we are introduced to the extremely diverse officers of Precinct Ten; an armored and talking dog, a genetically engineered "perfect woman," a high tech cowboy, an indestructible man, and a rookie with a toy box full of "helpers." Individually they are unique personalities, together they are Neopolis' finest.

Batman: No Man's Land, Vol. 4


Greg RuckaRick Burchett - 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 #571-572- Batman: Chronicles #18- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #125- Batman: Shadow of the Bat #92-93- Detective Comics #736, 738-739

X-Men


Kristine Kathryn Rusch - 2000
    Outcasts from society, the X-MEN are genetic mutants, born with superhuman powers, who harness their special abilities for the greater good. But the human race they fight to protect rejects and fears--even hates--them. Not all mutants seek to protect mankind. One terrorist group--led by the supremely powerful Magneto--seeks to strike first. Battling against prejudice and agents of intolerance, the X-MEN must establish a peaceful coexistence between mutant and mankind or they will surely perish . . .

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

X-Men: The Ultimate Guide


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

Powers, Vol. 1: Who Killed Retro Girl?


Brian Michael Bendis - 2000
    Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Walker has to investigate the shocking murder of one of the most popular super-heroes the world has ever known: Retro Girl. He is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim, and the murder investigation takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. As shocking, hidden truths about Retro Girl come to light, Walker finds that to solve this crime, he might have to reveal his own dark secret.

JLA: Earth 2


Grant Morrison - 2000
    Nothing has ever seriously threatened the global corruption they proudly enforce, but now a twisted mirror image of the CSA has arrived from the flip side of reality. Can anything stop this so-called "JUSTICE LEAGUE," or will the stable, perfect evil of the Earth 2 fall victim to the tyranny of law, righteousness and freedom?

The Punisher (2000-2001) #1


Garth Ennis - 2000
    Back in New York, back from the dead and back doing what he does best: exterminating bad guys and waging his personal war on crime. The Punisher is here to clean up the mean streets of New York City.

JSA, Vol. 1: Justice Be Done


James Robinson - 2000
    Goyer; Art by Scott Benefiel, Stephen Sadowski, Derec Aucoin and others This trade paperback chronicles the rebirth of the Justice Society of America, one of the first super hero teams of all times. Investigating the death of Dr. Fate, one of the JSA's founding members, the current Starman, Hourman, Star-Spangled Kid, Hawkgirl and Black Canary join forces with two former members of the legendary team, Atom Smasher and Sand. And after learning how the fallen hero's death has led to the birth of a new Dr. Fate and surviving an encounter with an ancient evil, the heroes decide to band together to form a modern JSA.Collecting: JSA 1-5

Alpha Flight Classic, Vol. 1


John Byrne - 2000
    Guardian, Shaman, Snowbird, Aurora, Northstar, Puck, Marrina, Sasquatch, form Alpha Flight, Canada's super human strike force.

Batman: Gotham Knights #1


Warren Ellis - 2000
    A horrifying crime attracts Batman's attention and forces him to revisit the ghosts of his past as Oracle, Nightwing and Robin attempt to help him solve the mystery! Featuring a back-up BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE tale by Warren Ellis and Jim Lee!

Birds of Prey: Manhunt #1


Chuck Dixon - 2000
    

Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker


Michael Teitelbaum - 2000
    But things go from bad to worse when the original Joker -- assumed dead for years -- returns to wreak havoc once more. Now it's up to the newly anointed Batman, teenager Terry McGinnis, to take this diabolical prankster down for good. But in the process, he may have to dig up some dark secrets from the Joker's past...and from the original Batman's, Bruce Wayne.

Superman: Last Son of Earth


Steve Gerber - 2000
    

Batman Beyond: New Hero in Town


Scott Peterson - 2000
    Bruce Wayne, now in his 70s, has hung up his cape for good. Enter Terry McGinnis, teen rebel. Terry stumbles upon the reclusive billionaire's secret, and Wayne agrees to train the fearless youth for a life of crime fighting. With a high-tech Batsuit loaded with gadgets and with the voice of the original Dark Knight in his ear, Terry becomes Batman for the new millennium.

Crescent City (Brave New World)


Matt Forbeck - 2000
    

Superman's First Flight


Michael Jan Friedman - 2000
    Full-color illustrations.

The Story of the X-Men: How It All Began (DK Readers: Level 4)


Michael Teitelbaum - 2000
    Created with the full cooperation of Marvel Comics, Ultimate X-Men is the most comprehensive guide to the world's favorite mutant superheroes.The Story of the X-Men: How It All Began: Learn about the original team of X-Men, see how Charles Xavier brought them together and taught them to use their unique abilities.