Best of
Superheroes

2006

Absolute DC: The New Frontier


Darwyn Cooke - 2006
    Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: The New Frontier takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America. Darwyn Cooke's most ambitious project yet features the stunning color art of Dave Stewart, an introduction by DC's President and Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke.

Alias Omnibus


Brian Michael Bendis - 2006
    Her powers were unremarkable compared to the amazing abilities of the costumed icons that populate the Marvel Universe. In a city of Marvels, Jessica Jones never found her niche. Now a chain-smoking, self-destructive alcoholic with a mean inferiority complex, Jones is the owner and sole employee of Alias Investigations - a small, private-investigative firm specializing in super-human cases. In her inaugural arc, Jessica's life immediately becomes expendable when she uncovers the potentially explosive secret of one hero's true identity. But her wit, charm and intelligence just may help her survive through another day. Thrust into the midst of a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels, has Jessica burned too many bridges to turn to old friends for help? Plus: Jessica travels to upstate New York to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl rumored to be a mutant in a prejudiced small town, goes on a date with the Astonishing Ant-Man, teams up with Jessica Drew, the original Spider-Woman; and confronts the demons of her past. Collects Alias #1-28, What If? Jessica Jones had Joined the Avengers.

Justice, Volume 1


Jim Krueger - 2006
    the World's Greatest Super-Villains -- now in paperback. The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) and writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) with pencil art by Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X) in this new softcover collecting the first four issues of the best-selling series! 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 greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert -- but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!

Captain America: Winter Soldier, Volume 1


Ed Brubaker - 2006
    But the corpse he finds on the Helicarrier brings him face-to-face with the unthinkable, and opens doors to terror and manipulation he never dreamed possible! It's a new beginning as four-time Eisner-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker makes his Marvel debut, joined by white-hot artist Steve Epting. As the new regular creative team, they will take Cap's life in directions fans will never see coming!Collecting: Captain America 1-7

X-Factor, Vol. 1: The Longest Night


Peter DavidValentine De Landro - 2006
    Drawn together in the heart of District X, this rag-tag band of heroes has a lot of answers to find, and fast Collects X-Factor (2005) #1-6.

Young Avengers, Volume 1: Sidekicks


Allan Heinberg - 2006
    But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves the Young Avengers?Collecting: Young Avengers 1-6

Powers: Definitive Collection, Vol. 1


Brian Michael Bendis - 2006
    Plus all the bonus features you've come to know and love: sketchbook, scripts, interviews, galleries, original designs, and a special Best of the Letter Column. This is where the story begins. A must-have for your comic library.

Civil War #1


Mark Millar - 2006
    Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War -- the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here in this double-sized first issue!

Silver Surfer: Rebirth of Thanos


Jim Starlin - 2006
    Can the Silver Surfer, Drax the Destroyer and others stop the cosmic iconclast before he uses reality as a token of his affection for Death?

The Hero Revealed


William Boniface - 2006
    Meet Ordinary Boy.In a town where everyone is a superhero, what if you were the only person with no superpowers at all?Welcome to the life of Ordinary Boy. He’s...well, he’s pretty much exactly as his name suggests. But things are not so super in Superopolis these days, with the evil Professor Brain-Drain on the loose. To make matters worse, Ordinary Boy and his friends are thrown into the middle of a baffling mystery. Forget superheroes. In a city where everyone is extraordinary, this just might be a job for...Ordinary Boy!With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this “celebration of the comics genre” (Kirkus) is perfect for readers who love the New York Times bestselling Captain Underpants series and Michael Buckley’s New York Times bestselling NERDS series, as well as young fans of Marvel and DC Comics—and anyone who’s ever longed to be super.

Runaways, Vol. 1: Pride and Joy


Brian K. Vaughan - 2006
    1 #1-6

The Awakening


Michael Carroll - 2006
    But Danny and Colin 13 are changing. Danny moves at the speed of light, Colin is surprisingly strong. Their parents, the lost generation of superhumans, have watched and waited for these changes. So have others who will do anything to stop them.

Wonder Woman: Land of the Dead


Greg Rucka - 2006
    2 #214–217 and THE FLASH #219!

Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours


Jim Butcher - 2006
    No evildoers have tried to flatten him in weeks, his marriage to Mary Jane is stronger than ever, and he's enjoying his job as a high school science teacher. Life is good. Naturally, that doesn't last. When Peter learns that his old enemy the Rhino is on a rampage in Times Square, he suits up as Spider-Man to stop the destructive villain in his tracks. But he's unexpectedly foiled in his attempts by the Black Cat, a former ally and old flame. The Cat informs Peter that the Rhino is just a distraction -- the real threat comes from a group of Ancients, members of the same race as the being called Morlun, who Spidey defeated in battle years earlier. The Ancients are now looking to exact revenge -- and hope to steal Spider-Man's life force in the process. To defeat such powerful beings, Spider-Man is going to need all the help he can get, especially from the Black Cat. But what will Mary Jane Parker have to say about that? Peter isn't sure which is worse -- the Ancients trying to drain his life force, or the wrath of a jealous wife....

Wonder Woman: Mission's End


Greg Rucka - 2006
    2 #218–226

Spiderman: Worst Enemies


Catherine Saunders - 2006
    Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Superman: Up, Up, and Away!


Kurt Busiek - 2006
    In this collection featuring SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840, as Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever - especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact!

Black Panther by Reginald Hudlin: The Complete Collection Vol. 1


Reginald Hudlin - 2006
    Hollywood heavyweight Reginald Hudlin takes on the Black Panther - and he's brought the blockbuster visuals of John Romita Jr.! Together, they go back to the beginning to present T'Challa's origin in cinematic scope! Who is the Black Panther - and what is the secret history of Wakanda? Social satire meets all-out action as T'Challa's adventures continue! The Panther enters the House of M! An outbreak of strange, mutated animals brings Storm and the X-Men to Africa! The Panther teams up with Luke Cage, Blade, Brother Voodoo and Monica Rambeau to take on the undead! But every king needs a queen - and so T'Challa embarks on his most dangerous quest yet...to wed the love of his life! Which of the world's greatest super hero women will say "I do"? COLLECTING: BLACK PANTHER (2005) 1-18, X-MEN (1991) 175-176

The Boys #5


Garth Ennis - 2006
    The Teenage Kix have learned who was responsible for their recent public relations nightmare - and it's payback time! But things won't go as planned for either side, as Hughie must cope with the horrors of war.

Smallville: The Visual Guide


Craig Byrne - 2006
    Providing fans with insight to all the characters, locations, themes, and secrets of Smallville, this is a truly comprehensive guide to all five seasons of the smash hit TV show.

Teen Titans Go!, Volume 4: Ready for Action!


J. Torres - 2006
    

Road of Bones


David W. Mack - 2006
    A skeleton sheathed in indestructible metal. Unbreakable claws that can cut through almost anything. And a "mutant healing factor" that can mend virtually any wound. His friends call him Logan. The X-Men call him Wolverine. While visiting Japan, Logan is recruited to recover a stolen experimental drug, one that has the potential to be a true miracle cure for all human disease -- or a sadistic means of enslaving the world. With every hour bringing mankind closer to tragedy, Logan embarks on a daring mission to identify the thieves and thwart their terrifying agenda. From the back alleys of Tokyo to the smugglers' coves of Brazil, from the opulent palaces of St. Petersburg to the war-torn villages of Africa, Logan's quest takes him from one deadly setting to the next. But his desperate last stand will test the limits of his abilities -- and his courage -- like never before.

Chance Fortune and the Outlaws


Shane Berryhill - 2006
    He has the brains, the passion, and the heart. There's only one problem: he doesn't have any superpowers. But Josh isn't about to let that stop him. Determined not to give up on his dream, Josh enlists the aid of his mentor, Captain Fearless, a retired costumed adventurer, to gain entrance to the Burlington Academy for the Superhuman under the false identity of Chance Fortune--a superhuman with the power of having unnaturally good luck. Masquerading as Chance, Josh rises among the ranks of his fellow students at the Academy, eventually becoming the leader of his own combat team, the Outlaws. Together, Chance and his teammates Psy-Chick, Shocker, Gothika, Space Cadet, Iron Maiden, and Private Justice make new friends, battle new enemies, and ultimately find themselves caught up in a struggle for the fate of the universe. Can Chance and the Outlaws save the universe--AND survive their freshman year?

Essential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition, Vol. 3


Mark Gruenwald - 2006
    BROWN. Art by JOHN BYRNE, DAVE COCKRUM, BOB LAYTON, JOHN ROMITA JR., and more. Cover by KEITH POLLARD. Published in July of 2006, Softcover, B&W. Cover price $16.99. If you want additional books, I ship as many books as you want for a low flat fee.

The Boys: Issue One (The Boys, #1)


Garth Ennis - 2006
    Dynamite Entertainment never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of the Boys (we started with #7), but now we're going to do it!

Superman: Cover to Cover


Robert GreenbergerTim Bradstreet - 2006
    Plus, acclaimed writers and artists pick their favorite Superman covers and explain their significance. Contributors include Grant Morrison, Jeph Loeb, Mark Verheiden, Mark Waid, Elliot S. Maggin, Murphy Anderson, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney and Nick Cardy. Also picking their favorites are Superman Returns director Bryan Singer, new Superman actor Brandon Routh, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner, and TV's first Jimmy Olsen, Jack Larson.A must-have for all pop-culture, graphic design, comic-book and Superman fans, SUPERMAN: COVER TO COVER is the definitive guide to the most memorable comic covers of all time!

Marvel Heroes: Look and Find


Caleb Burroughs - 2006
    

Essential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1


Mark Gruenwald - 2006
    The original encyclopedia of adventures: expanded, augmented and updated Marvel's continuity kings continued their quest for completeness in these issues of dedicated Deluxeness Top talent teamed to headline heroes like Captain America, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Nick Fury, the Hulk and dozens of others Full lineups of the Avengers, the Defenders, the Fantastic Four and more Collects OHOTMU Deluxe #1-7.

Ultimate Power


Steve Kenson - 2006
    Its pages are packed with detailed power descriptions, expanding the material from the M&M rulebook alongside new powers, power modifiers, power feats and applications. Also included are optional rules for more detailed applications of powers and creating your own powers. Ultimate Power makes creating any sort of super-powered hero or villain a breeze: all the work is done for you! Just choose the powers you want your characters to have.

Hellblazer: Subterranean


John Shirley - 2006
    At the behest of an extraordinary supernatural agent -- and in exchange for the life of his best friend -- down-and-out and amoral occultist John Constantine must venture deep into underground shadows to investigate this cataclysmic occurrence. But unbeknownst to Constantine, something beyond his worst nightmares awaits below -- the deadly and phantasmagorical realm of the Sunless . . . a terrifying world where the Gloomlord rules over all with a sadistic and merciless hand, and Tonsell-by-the-Stream was only his first target on the surface world. . . .

Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four 1961-62


Stan Lee - 2006
    Panini UK edition of Marvel Masterworks: Fantastic Four #1.

The Boys #6


Garth Ennis - 2006
    The Teenage Kix bring the fight to the Boys' doorstep and learn immediately that they've taken on more than they can handle! The Boys are back in business, but is it all too much for Hughie to handle?

The Astonishing X-Men: Nightcrawler, Volume 3, #12


Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa - 2006
    Unfortunately, his friends old and new have decided to throw him a surprise birthday party! And at least one uninvited guest will be showing up--but will he be bringing good or bad tidings in this offbeat tale?

The Boys #4


Garth Ennis - 2006
    Hughie gets his first look at our heroes doing what they do best - and isn't too keen on some of the things he sees.

The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Volume 1


Jim Shooter - 2006
    A picture is worth a thousand words, and there have always been top supplies of both in the ever-moving manuals of marvels and miscreants! Now, witness first-hand the series that started it all in Mark Grunewald's original fifteen issues.

Blue Beetle (2006-) #1


Keith GiffenMatt Sturges - 2006
    But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don't get one without the other!

Truth, Justin, and the American Way: Season One Pilot


Aaron Williams - 2006
    well, you get the idea. You'll think it's the '80s all over again as Justin and his friends fight to kepp his wedding from collapsing while fending off the feds' who want his ultra-powered outfit.