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Superman: New Krypton, Vol. 1
Geoff JohnsJesús Merino - 2009
But his happiness soon turns to dread as relations between the Kryptonians and humans dissolve, and the two cultures face a massive clash!This is just the beginning of a 9-part mega-event that alters The Man of Tomorrow down to his core.This new hardcover collects SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN #681, ACTION COMICS #871 and ADVENTURE COMICS SPECIAL FEATURING THE GUARDIAN #1.
Adam Strange: Planet Heist
Andy Diggle - 2005
Now he's trapped on Earth, desperate with worry that something terrible may have happened to his world and his family.But the truth is far worse than even his darkest imaginings. Something terrible is coming. And an ordinary Earthman may be the only thing that stands in the way of universal Armageddon!
Superman: Speeding Bullets
J.M. DeMatteis - 1993
What would have happened if the infant Superman had been found by the Waynes of Gotham City instead of the Kents of Kansas? That's the question this graphic novel examines, as the child from another planet witnesses the death of his parents at the hands of a Gotham mugger and grows up to become a bat-caped avenger of the night.
Batman: Turning Points
Greg RuckaBob Smith - 2007
As the Dark Knight and Gotham City's top cop fight the forces of evil, they also must learn to rely on one another -- even in the midst of utter chaos in the city both men have sworn to protect!
Superman: War of the Worlds
Roy Thomas - 1998
Across the timeless expanse of space they came...Terrifying tripods that spewed fiery death to all humanity.All that stands between Earth and utter destruction is a powerful mysterious being in red and blue...a being who may himself be an alien.
Superman and Batman: World's Funnest #1
Evan DorkinFrank Cho - 2000
Mxyzptlk and the Bat-Mite - have a little tactless fun with their buddies Batman and Superman.
Superboy: The Boy of Steel
Geoff Johns - 2010
But which life will it be? With a clarity he's never had before, Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth: Smallville. While Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe. On the hunt for Luthor, Conner turns to his friend Tim Drake, a.k.a. Robin. But Tim's now traveling the globe under as Red Robin! The boys' reunion isn't all smiles and hugs, as Conner discovers that Tim has been hiding a great many secrets from the newly returned Boy of Steel. And they're secrets that could destroy their friendship. Superboy-Prime returns! The grasp of BLACKEST NIGHT knows no bounds, and it is now at the doorstep of Superboy-Prime. The Black Lanterns know his deepest, darkest secrets and force him to feel emotions he long ago discarded. Plus, Conner Kent faces confronts Lex Luthor at last!Collects tales from ADVENTURE COMICS (2009-2011 2nd Series) #0-3 and 5-6 and SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2009.
Green Lantern: Circle of Fire
Brian K. Vaughan - 2002
He is Oblivion, and he's on a direct course towards Earth. Leaving devastation in his wake, even the forces of the Earth's mightiest super-heroes, the JLA, cannot stop him. Aided by six Green Lanterns from different time periods, Kyle Rayner must not only battle a foe from his childhood nightmares but his own inner demons and uncertainty as well. With an all-star lineup of writers and artists, Green Lantern: Cirle of Fire continues the adventures of Kyle Rayner, a young Green Lantern destined to become one of Earth's greatest heroes.
Legion of Super-Heroes, Vol. 1: Teenage Revolution
Mark Waid - 2005
An amazing collection featuring LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1-6 and the preview story from TEEN TITANS/LEGION SPECIAL #1! A bright, defiant, energized team of super-powered teenagers from different worlds forms a team of passionate activists crusading to leave their mark on a society that has forgotten how to fight for change!
Resurrection Man Vol. 1
Dan Abnett - 2012
Resurrection Man's creators have set Body Doubles on his tail -- a pair of ruthless female assassins named Bonny and Carmen. Also pursuing Mitch is a sociopathnamed Hooker, a test survivor like Mitch with one big difference -- Hooker's body is not repairing itself. Hooker wants thesecret to Mitch's rejuvenation, and he's willing to tear the Resurrection Man limb from limb to get it.Collects Resurrection Man (1997) 1-14.
The Spectre, Volume 1: Crimes and Punishments
John Ostrander - 1993
But the grisly crimes of a serial killer pulls him back into the battle for justice--and sends him on a trip to hell itself. And the enigmatic mystic known as Madame Xanadu tries to help Corrigan and his friends--but her help may lead one of them to commit suicide. Collects THE SPECTRE #1-12.
Superman/Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told
Edmond Hamilton - 2007
Written by Edmond Hamilton, Jeph Loeb and others Art by Curt Swan, Ed McGuinness and othersCover by Alex Ross Collecting the best team-ups between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, from the pages of SUPERMAN #76, WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #142, 159, 176, 207, MAN OF STEEL #3, BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #7, SUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET FILES 2003 and SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #! Advance-solicited; on sale March 14 - 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US
Batman: Knight and Squire
Paul Cornell - 2011
In a secret bar within the city where magic is used to keep the peace, heroes and villains gather to enjoy a pint and talk about their days. But what happens when the magical barriers that prevent fighting are dropped and a building full of heroes and villains confront each other all at once? Knight and Squire have to save both friend and foe in this tale from hot writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS) and up-and-coming artist Jimmy Broxton (THE UNWRITTEN).
Robin: The Big Leagues
Adam Beechen - 2008
The only problem is that the gang is led by his former friend Dodge. Can Tim save the day and turn his friend from the dark side?Collecting ROBIN #163-167!
Superman: Grounded, Vol. 1
J. Michael StraczynskiEber Ferreira - 2011
“Grounded” begins as Superman visits Philadelphia – on foot – then continues in a small town in Ohio where, as in many towns, a number of its residents are from other places. But when The Man of Steel discovers that there are also a number of residents secretly from other worlds, he unravels a mystery that may have grave consequences for Earth.