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The All-New Atom, Vol. 1: My Life in Miniature
Gail Simone - 2007
In fact, it appears that the whole town's been experimented on for decades. Enter Ryan Choi -- the young hotshot professor filling the empty slot on Ivy University's teaching staff...and who inadvertently fills the role as the all-new super-heroic Atom Can Choi make a difference in a town more creepy and mysterious than anyone ever realized? And can he live up the towering legend of his predecessor, the original Atom, Ray Palmer?
Supergirl
Peter David - 1997
The trade paperback collects the first nine issues of the popular Supergirl comic book
Batman: The Dark Knight - Golden Dawn
David FinchRay McCarthy - 2012
and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life.Collecting: Batman: The Dark Knight 1-5, material from Superman/Batman 75, & Batman: The Return
Wonder Woman: Lifelines
John Byrne - 1996
Facing off against her former fallen ally, Green Lantern's deceased archnemesis, and the creature that killed Superman, Princess Diana tries to piece together what is behind these miraculous resurrections. But even the answer to their mysterious return might not be enough to save Wonder Woman from the combined onslaught of these deadly adversaries.
Teen Titans Spotlight: Raven
Marv Wolfman - 2008
As the Teen Titans’ resident empath faces the ridicule of public school, someone starts killing students and it all ties into the reappearance of the Psycho Pirate’s Medusa Mask!
Batman: Anarky
Alan Grant - 1999
Believing that a society of anarchy will right the wrongs of the world, a young teenager artificially augments his mind in order to create a world of chaos. Taking on the persona of a red-cloaked vigilante, Anarky sets forth to save society by ridding it of its laws. Sympathizing with the young anarchist's goals but not his methods, Batman must now find a way to stop an adversary who is not only as intelligent as the Dark Knight Detective but also as driven.
Batman Begins: The Movie and Other Tales of the Dark Knight
Scott BeattyRick Burchett - 2005
collection that also features a quartet of classic Batman tales. Ages 12+.
Justice Society Returns
James RobinsonChris Weston - 2003
Quickly mobilizing, the Justice Society of America splits up into small teams in order to thwart the evil missions of the villain's disciples across the globe. But after successfully defeating a crazed, homicidal mob and saving the lives of FDR, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, the JSA are still unable to take down Stalker. Now with their numbers depleted, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, Sandman, Starman and the rest of the JSA fight one last battle for the fate of the world.
Legion of Super-Heroes: The Beginning of Tomorrow
Tom McCrawBrian Apthorp - 1999
When Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Live Wire meet while rescuing the world's wealthiest man, the trio of super-powered teens decides to form a group of tomorrow's greatest super-heroes. Bankrolled by their rich benefactor, the youths recruit an assortment of teenaged heroes from the many different worlds of the future and form the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now acting as a patrol force of peace and justice, the adolescent adventurers protect the universe from all threats of evil and destruction.
Batman: War Drums
Andersen Gabrych - 2004
When Tim Drake's father discovers his son's identity as Robin, Tim is forced to quit the team. Everyone must adjust as the Spoiler Attempts to fill his boots, with disastrous results!
Starman: Sins of the Father
James Robinson - 1995
During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son. Now Ted's rebellious younger son Jack is forced into a role that he does not want and has spent a lifetime denying. Wielding his father's power staff, the reluctant youth takes on the guise of a new Starman as he looks to avenge his brother and end the threat of the Mist once and for all.
Deadshot: Beginnings
John OstranderDon Newton - 1989
Spinning out of the hit 1980s series Suicide Squad, this bullet-ridden tale sends Deadshot on a solo mission to kill a crime boss known as El Jefe - only to learn that the men who sent him on this mission have ulterior motives. And while Deadshot stalks his prey, his therapist is trying to uncover what drives him to kill.Collecting: Deadshot 1-4, Batman 369, & Detective Comics 474, 518
Superman: Sacrifice
Greg RuckaDavid López - 2006
Max Lord has taken over Superman's mind and has him in his total thrall. With his peers and loved ones threatened, Superman is helpless. But not Wonder Woman, who must battle past the Man of Steel and decisively end the threat. Her actions, and the repercussions, are explored in this controversial saga that leads into INFINITE CRISIS.Collects: SUPERMAN #218-220; ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642-643; ACTION COMICS #829; and WONDER WOMAN #219-220.
Justice Society, Vol. 1
Gerry Conway - 2006
Fate, Wildcat and the rest as they are joined by younger heroes Robin, Power Girl and Star-Spangled Kid!
Black Canary/Oracle/Huntress: Birds of Prey
Chuck DixonSal Buscema - 1999
Two crime-fighting heroines, Black Canary and Oracle, team up to seek revenge on an old enemy.