Witness the making of a legend, as Clark Kent learns the tough lessons needed to become the World's Greatest Hero! Also watch as Lex Luthor comes to Smallville, befriending Clark. But it's a relationship that may ultimately spell disaster for Metropolis and the Man of Steel.

    A look into the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon! This volume collects the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine.

    In his earliest adventures, Robin learns very quickly that what he thought would be fun is actually a matter of life and death.And in the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl, explore Barbara Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine.This volume collects BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1-9 and ROBIN: YEAR ONE #1-4.

    Collected in this volume—which no comics fan should be without—are all of Moore's Superman and Batman stories, including Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Batman The Killing Joke, DC Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern #188, The Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 & 3, Supermaqn Annual #11 and Vigilante #17-18.

    The only major difference being that his dad is the most powerful superhero on the planet! And, Mark seems to be inheriting his father's powers! See Mark thwart super-villains, alien invasions and all sorts of craziness, as he gets the hang of all this super-heroing stuff.

    1: TITANS OF TOWNSVILLE is an action-packed adventure of crime-fighting fun and adolescent innocence. Created by Professor Utonium from a mixture of sugar, spice, and everything nice plus the mysterious Chemical X, Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles are the lovable super-powered protectors of Townsville. In this intriguing tale, the trio of sisters must deal with a meteor that gives everyone super-powers, an interactive video game that creates real-life havoc, and a scorned former boyfriend who wants his revenge.

    THE SILVER AGE OF COMIC BOOK ART highlights the careers of eight acknowledged hall of fame artists who drew definitive versions of the industry’s greatest characters, while often setting trends in the look of comic book art itself. Arlen Schumer’s book is the first to concentrate on the importance of these artists and their work, as well as the literary and sociological aspects of the Silver Age. Designed by the author using a distinctive graphic style, actual comic book art is enlarged to dynamic full- and double-page spreads, along with biographical text by the author, and thoughts, ideas, and quotes from the artists themselves. Finally, here is an art book that pays proper homage to this great era of comic books and the amazing artists responsible for it.

    When a lethal alien virus begins to decimate the population of the world, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter quickly begin to investigate. But as a worldwide panic creates a tidal wave of paranoia and distrust, the Justice League suddenly find themselves accused of creating the doomsday situation. Now, with the world on the verge of anarchy, the Earth's greatest heroes must find a way to counteract the deadly plague and restore order to a hysterical populace.

    Warriors) and Kevin O'Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) comes a new kind of hero...Marshal Law is back, continuing his mission to rid San Futuro and the world of the heroes-gone-bad who blight the city with crime and horrible depravity. In 'Marshal Law Takes Manhattan', there's no, er, asylum for the costumed vigilante known as the Persecutor Marshal Law wants him... and the fact that he's currently in a home filled with costumed heroes is simply another incentive. Plus, 'Secret Tribunal', in which an alien infestation threatens the orbiting base of a super-team, and 'Marshal Law vs The Mask', featuring the maliciously madcap artefact that turns run-of-the-mill psychos into out and out homicidal maniacs Warning: Adults Only

    After being paralyzed by the Joker, former Batgirl Barbara Gordon became Oracle, an information and cyberspace specialist, and began a crime-fighting union with Black Canary. Two women with different personalities and beliefs, their relationship has always been tumultuous but effective. This volume includes some of their earliest adventures as well as a rebirth for them as they are joined by the new Batgirl in their vigilante mission.

    He's also possibly the world's greatest super villain. Jonathan Blanc was a nameless, homeless foundling who conquered adversity and his humble beginnings to make something of himself. Unfortunately, what he made was San Francisco's greatest criminal mastermind, the infamous Doctor Diablo. Life was brilliant and perfect (as he demanded) until Doctor Diablo ran afoul of the Bay Area's most vicious, monstrous ganglord, the Crusher. Now Diablo must find a way to overcome a lethal, unstoppable madman, bent on putting him to a painful, lingering death. Along the way he just might learn the value of love, friendship, and redemption--if he survives.

    Superman: The Animated Series Guide focus on the characters and storylines from these TV shows.

    The exiting book series based on Cartoon Network's hit show continues as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl, and Martian Manhunter work together to save the world in these two newest adventures.

    In these essays, leading media and cultural theorist Scott Bukatman reveals how popular culture tames the threats posed by technology and urban modernity by immersing people in delirious kinetic environments like those traversed by Plastic Man, Superman, and the careening astronauts of 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Right Stuff. He argues that as advanced technologies have proliferated, popular culture has turned the attendant fear of instability into the thrill of topsy-turvydom, often by presenting images and experiences of weightless escape from controlled space.Considering theme parks, cyberspace, cinematic special effects, superhero comics, and musical films, Matters of Gravity highlights phenomena that make technology spectacular, permit unfettered flights of fantasy, and free us momentarily from the weight of gravity and history, of past and present. Bukatman delves into the dynamic ways pop culture imagines that apotheosis of modernity: the urban metropolis. He points to two genres, musical films and superhero comics, that turn the city into a unique site of transformative power. Leaping in single bounds from lively descriptions to sharp theoretical insights, Matters of Gravity is a deft, exhilarating celebration of the liberatory effects of popular culture.

    But the human race they fight to protect rejects and fears—even hates—them.Initially realized in the Marvel Comic Book adventures, the first X-Men major feature film was released by Fox in 2000, directed by Bryan Singer, who had previously directed Apt Pupil and The Usual Suspects. Its stunning success—theatrically grossing nearly $300 million worldwide, and becoming a video and DVD phenomenon—signaled the current wave of comics to film adaptations and guaranteed the sequel, which reunites the principal cast members and the original's key creative team, including director Bryan Singer, cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel, and production designer Guy Dyas.The new X2 will feature several surprises, including favorite mutant characters from the vast X-Men comics universe, who are new to the film franchise. 300 color illustrations.

    Using the members of the Wildcats as "corporate trouble shooters, " Marlowe employs cutthroat business practices and mind-influencing techniques to quickly grow the reach and power of his company. But as the true motives of his corporate world domination plot unfold in this book of intrigue, Grifter, Mister Wax, and C.C. Rendozzo come face to face with old enemies and new threats that could spell the end of the Wildcats and the Halo Corporation. SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS.

    With their low list price and "manga-style" trim-size, these monthly books will bring new readers to the many worlds of CrossGen.

    But before Batman and Robin can catch her, she escapes into the night.Who is the Batwoman? Three suspects emerge—all of whom have their own reasons for wanting to don the outfit. Batman must solve the mystery and convince Batwoman that they are on the same team. Before she hurts someone—or herself.