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Gangland
Brian AzzarelloRick Claw - 2000
Suggested for mature readers.
Sam and Twitch: The Brian Michael Bendis Collection Volume 1
Brian Michael Bendis - 2006
A must-have collection for any fan!
Batman: The Black Mirror
Scott Snyder - 2011
Helpless and trapped in the deadly Mirror House, Batman must fight for his life against one of Gotham City's oldest and most powerful evils!Then, in a second story called "Hungry City," the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham.Collects: Detective Comics #871-881.
Spider-Man: Sinister Six
Stan Lee - 2009
When still in high school, the Amazing Spider-Man faced one of his most chilling challenges when six of his most nerve-wracking nemeses formed a cabal of crime: the Sinister Six! Years later, Doctor Octopus reunites the team for his most remarkable racket yet, and time has made them deadlier than ever - even as it's made Spidey's life more complicated than ever! Can he teach the Six a lesson, or will they school him instead? Plus: the fate of a longtime Spidey supporting character and of Mary Jane's greatest enemy! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and more! Collects Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #1, and Amazing Spider-Man #334-339.
Tales of the Batman: Archie Goodwin
Archie GoodwinHoward Chaykin - 2013
For the first time, the Batman stories from legendary comics writer Archie Goodwin are collected together.Collects stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #437, 438 and 440-443, DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #3, SHOWCASE '95 #11, BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1 and 4, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132-136, and BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES.
Manhunter
Archie Goodwin - 1974
But when a fanatical organization called the Council repaired and altered Kirk, he began a new chapter in his existence. In the international conspiracy adventure MANHUNTER: THE SPECIAL EDITION, Kirk breaks free of the Council's confines and vows to destroy their evil organization. Enhanced with greater reflexes and a miraculous healing factor, the Manhunter is joined by a female Interpol agent and Batman as he sets out on his mission to destroy his Council-serving clones and thwart their plot of world domination.
Omega the Unknown Classic
Steve GerberRoger Stern - 2005
Marvel's short-lived superstar fought enemies both infamous and obscure, but it took his death to unveil the story of his life It's demons, depowerment and drama when the Defenders discover the true secret of Omega and his mysterious charge Plus, the death of a super-villain who, so far, is still dead When was the last time you saw that? Guest-starring Spider-Man (if you look closely enough) Collects Omega: The Unknown #1-10 and Defenders #76-77.
The Fix, Vol. 1: Where Beagles Dare
Nick Spencer - 2016
Oh, and the hero is a drug-sniffing beagle named Pretzels. Collects THE FIX #1-4.
Uncanny X-Men #1
Brian Michael BendisAlexander Lozano - 2013
In the wake of the Phoenix, the world has changed and is torn on exactly what Cyclops and his team of X-Men are ? visionary revolutionaries or dangerous terrorists? Whatever the truth, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, and Magik are out in the world gathering up new mutants and redefining the name UNCANNY X-MEN.
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Judd WinickWayne Faucher - 2006
But the Red Hood’s violent ways pit him against the Dark Knight in his hunt for the very person responsible for his death: The Joker.This volume collects Batman #635-641, #645-50 and Batman Annual #25.
Under The Red Hood
Judd Winick - 2006
But the Red Hood’s violent ways pit him against the Dark Knight in his hunt for the very person responsible for his death: The Joker.
Spider-Man: Perceptions
Todd McFarlane - 1997
A killer stalks the town's children, leaving a trail far gorier than Spider-Man is accustomed to. With Wolverine in the wings, watching for the Wendigo, it may come to claws vs claws before the true blood-shedder is found.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2013-2015) #1
Brian Michael BendisMichael Avon Oemin - 2013
There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel U: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and Iron Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW!
Share Your Universe: Spider-Man
Paul Tobin - 2010
To the media, he's a menace. To the Torino crime family, he's a possible million dollar payday. To Gwen Stacy, he's the subject of her latest school paper, and a way to become a reporter for the Daily Bugle. He's Peter Parker, the amazing Spider-Man.
Batman: A Death in the Family
Jim Starlin - 1988
Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.