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Showcase Presents: Batman and the Outsiders, Vol. 1
Mike W. BarrSteve Lightle - 2007
In this hard-hitting, value-packed volume, witness Batman's formation of the original Outsiders! Metamorpho, Black Lightning, Katana, Halo and Geo-Force star in these stories from BATMAN and THE OUTSIDERS #1-19, BRAVE and BOLD #200 and NEW TEEN TITANS #16!
The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from Comic Book History
Jon Morris - 2015
So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.
The New 52: Futures End #0
Brian AzzarelloEthan Van Sciver
THE NEW 52: FUTURES END starts here with this special Free Comic Book Day issue! What tragedy has befallen the DC Universe and how can Batman Beyond fix it? The story continues in the weekly series THE NEW 52: FUTURES END!
Aquaman: Sub Diego
Will Pfeifer - 2008
But someone survived the cataclysm ... and their survival will require Aquaman to take on a new role that draws upon all his experience as a hero and leader of a nation! Written by Will Pfeifer (TEEN TITANS) and illustrated by Patrick Gleason (BATMAN AND ROBIN), AQUAMAN: SUB DIEGO is the first ever collection of this classic story. Collects issues #15-22 of AQUAMAN.
The Spirit, Vol. 2
Darwyn Cooke - 2008
The second volume of Darwyn Cooke's Eisner Award-winning new SPIRIT tales collects issues #7-13 of the ongoing series, and includes short stories by some of comics' biggest names!
Batman: The War Years 1939-1945: Presenting over 20 classic full length Batman tales from the DC comics vault!
Roy Thomas - 2015
He was created in 1939, on the brink of World War II, at a volatile time when the world needed a hero most. Who better to come to the rescue than the Caped Crusader? The poor, little, rich boy. orphaned in a late-night robbery grew up to be one of the greatest super-heroes in the DC Universe. From that inspirational moment when a bat flies through the window and inspired an adult Bruce Wayne with a name and a motif, the world changed for the better. All of these are wonderful elements in a timeless tale. By early 1940, both Batman and Robin were up and running in no less than two hit comic books. Bob Kane hired a teenager that he happened to meet—Jerry Robinson—to help him churn out what looked like a nice long run of Batman stories. A run that has continued, uninterrupted, to today. As the Second World War loomed ever larger on the horizon, Batman was about to become big business, comic-book style. These original stories show Batman and Robin in all of their original glory and allow the reader to relive the Golden Age of Comics. Follow their pilot plots such as the following:The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet MasterThe Strange Case of Professor RadiumThe Case of the Laughing DeathHarlequin HoaxScarecrow ReturnsThe Man with the Camera EyesCrime ClinicBatman Bond AdvertisementsAtlantis Goes to WarBlitzkrieg Banditsand more!Roy Thomas has been a comics writer since 1965, mostly for Marvel or DC. Among the thousands of comic books he has written are Conan the Barbarian, The Avengers, The X-Men, Fantastic Four, All-Star Squadron, Sub-Mariner, The Invaders, Dr. Strange, Red Sonja, Wonder Woman, and The Savage Sword of Conan. Brush up on the history of the world's favorite billionaire vigilante, Batman, with Batman the War Years. Part of The DC Comics War Years trilogy that celebrates the Golden Age of heroes.
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.
Batman and the Outsiders Vol. 1
Mike W. Barr - 2017
Whether patrolling the streets of Gotham City or battling evil worldwide with the Justice League, he will face any foe, no matter the cost. But wars have a way of spreading. And when a deadly conflict abroad hits close to home, the Dark Knight must abandon his old allies and form a new force for justice a team of heroes who aren t afraid to operate outside the rules. Katana. Black Lightning. Metamorpho. Geo-Force. Halo. Some are experienced combatants who ve been driven to the fringes of the metahuman community. Others are new to their powers and the danger that comes with them. But together, under the shadow of the Bat, they will redefine what it means to be a superhero team From comics legends Mike W. Barr (BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON) and Jim Aparo (BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY) comes BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS VOL. 1. Guest-starring the New Teen Titans, it s the start of the classic saga that takes the Dark Knight outside all expectations! BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS VOL. 1 collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #200, BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #1-13, and NEW TEEN TITANS #37."
The New Teen Titans Archives, Vol. 1
Marv Wolfman - 1982
Led by Robin, Wonder Girl, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, the Changeling, and Kid Flash fight side by side against all manners of threats to the world. Including a monumental confrontation with their mentors, the Justice League of America, this book also features their first battle with Trigon the Terrible as well as the first appearance of one of their greatest enemies and sometimes ally, Deathstroke the Terminator.Collects DC COMICS PRESENTS #26 and NEW TEEN TITANS #1 - #8.
All-Star Western, Volume 1: Guns and Gotham
Justin Gray - 2011
Amadeus Arkham, a pioneer in criminal psychology, enlists Hex's special brand of justice to help the Gotham Police Department track down a vicious serial killer!Collecting: All-Star Western 1-6
Iron Man: Deadly Solutions
Kurt Busiek - 2010
War Machine!Collecting: Iron Man 1-7
Bruce Wayne: The Road Home
Fabian NiciezaPere Pérez - 2011
Featuring Batman’s greatest allies and enemies, friends, foes and loved ones, these eight interconnected tales connect Bruce Wayne’s past to Batman’s exciting future! Spotlighting Oracle, Red Robin, Catwoman, Robin, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Ra’s al Ghul, the Outsiders, Batgirl and more!Collects the eight one-shot titles BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME specials: BATMAN & ROBIN #1, RED ROBIN #1, BATGIRL #1, OUTSIDERS #1, CATWOMAN #1, ORACLE #1, COMMISSIONER GORDON #1 and RA'S AL GHUL #1
The Silencer, Vol. 1: Code of Honor
Dan Abnett - 2018
Six years ago she thought she'd accomplished the impossible--she got out. She took on a new identity as Honor Guest, got married, had a kid. It was bliss.But bliss never lasts. A power struggle within Leviathan has removed Talia from command, and the new leaders aren't as willing to simply let Honor walk away. Now, to protect the family that means everything to her, she has to go back to the life she swore she was done with.The underworld had better watch out. The Silencer is back, and she knows what needs to be done to keep her family safe...and there's no one better or deadlier at what she does! Collects The Silencer #1-6.
Batman Animated
Paul Dini - 1998
Since its premiere in September 1992, Batman: The Animated Series has been acclaimed by enthusiastic viewers and longtime fans of the Batman character as the defining image of the Dark Knight onscreen. Now readers are offered an inside look into the creation of the series. Granted unprecedented access to the archives of the Warner Bros. Animation Studio, Chip Kidd has combined breathtaking photographs by Award-winning photographer Geoff Spear and fashioned an imaginative layout of never-before-published preproduction and finished artwork that echoes the boldness of producer-designer Bruce Timm's powerful TV show.Paul Dini's text offers entertaining and informative commentary on the series history, development, and continuing production. It includes glimpses into the making of the Batman animated features Mask of the Phantasm and SubZero, and a sneak peek into the future projects.Featuring a detailed episode guide, comments from the series creators and voice actors, and an introduction by Bruce Timm, Batman Animated is a must-have for Batman fans young and old.
Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel
Daniel Wallace - 2013
Readers can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman story from his birth on Krypton and arrival on Earth to his double life as a "Daily Planet" reporter and as one of the most famous super heroes ever in "Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel." Featuring beautiful comic book art from some of the best artists of our time, this book will allow fans to learn more about the villains, loves, and heroes who occupy Superman's world, including Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Doomsday, and more.This all-new guide traces how the Man of Steel has developed throughout the decades, while examining the monumental moments that have led to who he is today.