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Animal Man, Volume 1: The Hunt
Jeff Lemire - 2012
One of the breakout hits from DC Comics – The New 52!Buddy Baker has gone from "super" man to family man – but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? As these new abilities continue to terrify Buddy and his wife Ellen, things take a turn for the worse as Buddy and Maxine begin a journey into the heart of The Red.Don't miss the amazing series from writer Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and artist Travel Foreman (The Immortal Iron Fist)!Collecting: Animal Man 1-6
The Batman Who Laughs
Scott Snyder - 2019
One part Batman one part Joker. The Batman Who Laughs."A Batman who laughs is a Batman who always wins."The mastermind behind Dark Nights: Metal, Scott Snyder, gives you a look inside the most terrifying version of Batman ever! He and superstar artist Jock (Batman: The Black Mirror) kick off a chain of events that makes Dark Nights: Metal seem like child's play.The Batman Who Laughs not only survived his fight with The Joker at the end of Dark Nights: Metal, but is now enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse--something both terrifying and oddly familiar. When Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman can't ever break ... the rule that created this insatiable villain--the Batman Who Laughs!As Bruce begins to deduce that his current life is somehow wrong and that all the mistakes he's made are somehow connected, the Batman Who Laughs unleashes a brand-new evil. Enter one of the most punishing Batmen of the Dark Multiverse: the Grim Knight!Collects The Batman Who Laughs #1-7 and The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1.
Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1
Bill Finger - 2015
These original stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-56, BATMAN #1-7, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS #2, WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-3 include the origin of the Dark Knight, as well as the debuts of Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Professor Hugo Strange, The Joker, Catwoman and more! BATMAN: THE GOLDEN AGE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 features the work of such luminaries as Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, Jerry Robinson and more!
Terra
Jimmy Palmiotti - 2009
Will Terra live to fight another day, as she takes on the blaze and fury of Pyrite and the Lavarians? And what is the secret behind this new mover and shaker's powers? Guest-starring Justice Society of America members Power Girl and Doctor Mid-Nite as well as Justice League of America member Geo-Force!
The OMAC Project
Greg RuckaIvan Reis - 2005
Now COUNTDOWN is collected with the hot miniseries that directly spun out of it: THE OMAC PROJECT! This crackerjack thriller by Greg Rucka (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) features the moody, gorgeous art of Jesus Saiz (MANHUNTER). Every hero and villain in the DCU is under the gaze of an unbelievably powerful spy satellite. It's a technological marvel that answers to only one person - and he's got plans for it that are completely unknown to the superspy organization he controls: Checkmate! In a world where men can fly and melt metal with their eyes, there's now an army created specifically as an answer to them: the OMACs Batman and old ally Booster Gold are about to learn the chilling truth behind the OMAC Project - but will they work with or against each other? This volume includes COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS, THE OMAC PROJECT #1-6, and WONDER WOMAN #219.
Batman vs. Superman: The Greatest Battles
Frank MillerKlaus Janson - 2015
THE MAN OF STEEL AGAINST THE DARK KNIGHT! Superman and Batman are usually allies, but when they do have to go toe-to-toe, it’s the ultimate battle of brains versus brawn! Can an ordinary man take down an opponent with the power of a god? Can even superpowers prevail against a tactical genius who is never less than ten steps ahead? From all-star comic talents Frank Miller, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and more, these stories tackle the oldest fan debate in comics: Who would win—Superman or Batman?Collects BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #4, BATMAN #612, BATMAN #35-36, SUPERMAN/BATMAN #32 and #78, and JUSTICE LEAGUE #2.
Teen Titans: Ravager - Fresh Hell
Sean McKeever - 2010
In this volume, Beast Boy and Raven return to the fold to help Wonder Girl stabilize the Teen Titans in the wake of their battle with the Fearsome Five(Teen Titans: Child's Play). After a falling out with the Teen Titans, Ravager sets off on her own.
Batman: Under the Hood, Volume 1
Judd WinickRodney Ramos - 2005
With Black Mask controlling the Gotham underworld, what role will Red Hood have when all is said and done?Collects BATMAN #635-641
JSA: All Stars
Geoff JohnsTony Harris - 2004
The surviving original members of the JSA, Hawkman, Green Lantem and Wildcat are put to the ultimate test against a powerful entity known as Legacy, who captures not only them, but the all-powerful Spectre. JSA All Stars also explores the current heroes who've adopted the legendary name of fallen JSA heroes - Hawkgirl, Hourman, Star-Spangled Kid, Dr. Fate and Mr. Terrific - and takes a look back at the heroes who inspired them This collection also features back-up stories by a stellar line-up for some of the biggest names in and out of the comics business, including Pulizer-award-winning novelist Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.)
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.
Identity Crisis
Brad Meltzer - 2004
The most talked-about and successful miniseries of 2004 the story that has created ripple effects throughout the DC Universe for many years to come is now available in a stunning hardcover volume! New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW) teams with artists Rags Morales & Michael Bair (WONDER WOMAN) and cover artist Michael Turner (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) to deliver an all-too-human look into the lives of super-heroes, and the terrible price they pay for doing good.When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super-hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets! But before the mystery is fully solved, a number of long-buried secrets rise to the surface, threatening to tear apart and divide the heroes before they can bring the mysterious killer to justice.Bonus features include extended commentary by Meltzer and Morales, the rest of the creative team talking about their favorite moments, a look at Morales's sketchbook and more!
Teen Titans, Volume 1: It's Our Right to Fight
Scott Lobdell - 2012
seeks to capture, kill or co-opt super-powered teenagers. As Red Robin, he's going to have to team up with the mysterious and belligerent powerhouse thief known as Wonder Girl, the hyperactive speedster calling himself Kid Flash and few more all-new teen super-heroes to stand any chance at all against N.O.W.H.E.R.E. But as Superboy meets them for the first time, the Titans have to wonder, is he a friend - or foe?Collecting: Teen Titans 1-7
Batman: Gotham County Line
Steve Niles - 2005
BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE TP Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Horror master Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) joins painter Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) for a Batman tale that uncovers the secrets of grisly murders outside Batman's usual territory...in the Gotham suburbs!This volume collects the acclaimed 3-issue miniseries BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #1-3.
Superman: Exile
Roger Stern - 1989
But while serving the sentence of his personal banishment in the vastness of space, the Man of Steel learns that he cannot run from himself. In this introspective tale of remorse and rebirth, Superman faces off against the evil of the Eradicator for the first time, learns new secrets about the history of Krypton and takes on the alien behemoth Mongul on his gladiator planet Warworld.
Superman: Emperor Joker
Jeph LoebDuncan Rouleau - 2007
In this topsy-turvy tale of a world gone wrong, the Man of Steel is a hunted villain, while his imperfect duplicate, Bizarro, is hailed as a champion. With the heroes of the JLA altered almost beyond recognition, it's up to Superman to help his allies rediscover their true selves in an incredible struggle against the Joker, Emperor of the Universe.