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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.
The Final Night
Karl Kesel - 1996
As skies darken, Superman's sun-based powers begin to fade, and the people of Earth begin to suffer food shortages and frozen conditions. When attempts to rekindle the sun fail, Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner seeks out former Green Lantern Hal Jordan-now known as Parallax-for help, setting events in motion that play out in Parallax: Emerald Night. Hal reconciles his past life as Green Lantern with his current role as Parallax, and, in the final chapter, makes the ultimate sacrifice to save the Earth.Collects:The Final Night (1996) PreviewThe Final Night (1996) #1The Final Night (1996) #2The Final Night (1996) #3The Final Night (1996) #4The Final Night: Parallax: Emerald Night (1996)
JLA: Heaven's Ladder
Mark Waid - 2000
The entire planet Earth has been stolen by a race of aliens who collect worlds from throughout the universe. To free the Earth from the aliens' clutches, the Leaguers first must learn why a super-intelligent race would commit such heinous crimes. What the heroes discover embroils them in a mission to answer the profound mysteries that elude even the most super-advanced lifeforms in the universe.
Superman: The Black Ring Vol. 1
Paul Cornell - 2011
But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he’ll do anything to get that power back. Buckle in for a greatest hits tour of the DCU’s most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON).
DC Universe: Rebirth, Omnibus
Geoff Johns - 2016
Flagship titles such as Superman, Batman, Justice League, The Flash, & Wonder Woman started anew, with a Rebirth special issue signaling the start of a new era.Written and illustrated by top talent including Geoff Johns (Justice League) and many more top talents in the industry, the DC Universe: Rebirth, Omnibus is a perfect starting point for any new fan and a great gift item for any hardcore collector.Collecting: DC Universe: Rebirth, The Flash: Rebirth, Titans: Rebirth, Batman: Rebirth, Aquaman: Rebirth, Green Arrow: Rebirth, Justice League: Rebirth, Wonder Woman: Rebirth, Green Lanterns: Rebirth, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth, Nightwing: Rebirth, The Hellblazer: Rebirth, Superman: Rebirth, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth, Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth, Blue Beetle: Rebirth, Deathstroke: Rebirth, Supergirl: Rebirth, Suicide Squad: Rebirth, Batman Beyond: Rebirth, Cyborg: Rebirth, Teen Titans: Rebirth
Green Lantern: Ganthet's Tale
Larry Niven - 1992
It's up to a Guardian called Ganthet to recruit Hal Jordan, Green Lantern of Earth, to stop one of their own from discovering the truth that will destroy the universe itself. Graphic novel format.
DC Universe: Legacies
Len WeinTom Derenick - 2010
Jones and J.H. Williams III.
Ion, Vol. 1: The Torchbearer
Ron Marz - 2007
Now, one year after the events of Infinite Crisis, a distraught Kyle Rayner has emerged, transformed with abilities that may surpass those of any Green Lantern ... and he may not use his newfound power for good.Collecting ION #1-6.
DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore
Alan MooreBill Willingham - 2003
Collected in this volume—which no comics fan should be without—are all of Moore's Superman and Batman stories, including Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Batman The Killing Joke, DC Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern #188, The Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 & 3, Supermaqn Annual #11 and Vigilante #17-18.
Catwoman: The Catfile
Chuck Dixon - 1995
Caught in a no-win situation, the infamous feline burglar must steal an ancient relic of a small European country or suffer the detonation of a cyanide capsule that has been implanted in her arm. Realizing success will lead to her termination by her puppet masters, Catwoman uses both her ingenuity to turn the tables against the government agency.
Hawkman: Wings of Fury
Geoff JohnsBill Oakley - 2005
As the mystic Highwayman comes to St. Roch, seeking to claim Hawkmans tortured soul, its a deadly battle for survival. But first, the Winged Wonders must survive a revenge-seeking Thanagarian Hawkwoman and then a confrontation with the powerful Black Adam.Collecting: Hawkman 15-22
For the Man Who Has Everything
Alan Moore - 1985
"For the Man Who Has Everything" is a comic book story by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, first published in Superman Annual #11 (1985) and later adapted into a Justice League Unlimited episode in 2004.
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Marv Wolfman - 1985
Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same.In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with Crisis on Infinite Earths, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community, tragically dooming some of DC's most beloved characters and drastically altering others. An unforgettable and defining event in comics history, Crisis was arguably the first companywide crossover to make good on its promise of lasting change.Written by Marv Wolfman and pencilled by George Pérez, with inks by Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, and Mike DeCarlo, Crisis on Infinite Earths finds the alternate worlds that once were a hallmark of the DC Universe under siege by a mysterious force powerful enough to wipe out the lives of billions.Painstakingly restored and meticulously recolored, Crisis on Infinite Earths is at last available as a handsome and affordable softcover collection.
Superman: Up, Up, and Away!
Kurt Busiek - 2006
In this collection featuring SUPERMAN #650-653 and ACTION #837-840, as Clark Kent concentrates on his career, the need for the Man of Steel has remained as strong as ever - especially now that Lex Luthor has returned to Metropolis, with his thirst for power fully intact!
Jimmy Olsen Adventures, Vol. 1
Jack Kirby - 2003
In this breathtaking volume by "the King of Comics, " Jimmy Olsen's highly popular adventures from the early 1970s are beautifully reprinted. Showcasing his creative genius, Kirby used these monumental stories of Superman and Jimmy Olsen to introduce his Fourth World mythological epic. Featuring the first appearance of Darkseid, these groundbreaking tales forever revolutionized the art of storytelling across all genres.