JLA: A League of One


Christopher Moeller - 2000
    An ancient, evil dragon awakens from his subterranean slumber once again to menace a world that's forgotten that such monsters of flame and guile ever existed. But the new world of today has its own Round Table of protectors in the form of the JLA.When Wonder Woman goes to the infallible Amazon oracle and learns that the JLA is destined to die in battle against the dragon, she must make the most difficult decision of her life; embarking on a terrible, unwinnable quest to thwart fate, putting her at odds with those she loves most. In JLA: A League of One, Superman, Batman and the rest of the League learn that while some heroes maybe Wonder Woman's match, none surpass her. JLA: A League of One is a sumptuous visual feast, a rich tapestry of storytelling that is poetic in its soaring beauty.

Preacher VOL 01: Gone to Texas


Garth Ennis - 1995
    But he's about to come face-to-face with proof that God does indeed exist. Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Jesse now possesses the power of "the Word," an ability to make people do whatever he utters. He begins a violent and riotous journey across the country in search of answers from the elusive deity.

Superman: Birthright


Mark Waid - 2003
    Witness the making of a legend, as Clark Kent learns the tough lessons needed to become the World's Greatest Hero! Also watch as Lex Luthor comes to Smallville, befriending Clark. But it's a relationship that may ultimately spell disaster for Metropolis and the Man of Steel.

Superman: Earth One, Volume 1


J. Michael Straczynski - 2010
    Michael Straczynski (Thor, Babylon 5) and red-hot rising star artist Shane Davis (Green Lantern, Superman/Batman) team up for this exciting launch of the Earth One graphic novel series. Set in an all-new continuity re-imagining DC's top heroes, Earth One is a new wave of original, stand-alone graphic novels produced by the top writers and artists in the industry. The groundbreaking new line rockets into effect right here with the Super Hero who started it all – Superman!What would happen if the origin of The Man of Tomorrow were introduced today for the very first time? Return to Smallville and experience the journey of Earth's favorite adopted son as he grows from boy to Superman like you've never seen before!

Daredevil and the Punisher: Child's Play


Frank Miller - 1988
    Collects Daredevil (1964) #182-184

Adventures of the Super Sons Vol. 2: Little Monsters


Peter J. Tomasi - 2019
    AN ARMY OF SUPER-POWERED JUVENILE DELINQUENTS. WHAT COULD GO WRONG?Jonathan Kent is Superboy, the son of Superman. Damian Wayne is Robin, the son of Batman. Before things got a little complicated recently, the Super Sons were just two best friends off on a summer vacation adventure into the farthest reaches of space. Unfortunately, after running afoul of Rex Luthor--a crazed alien preteen who's styled himself after Earth's foremost evil genius--Jon and Damian find themselves in the last place two young heroes would ever expect to be: interstellar juvie!But to Rex Luthor, a prison planet full of bad-seed alien kids is the perfect place to make his move. All it takes is costumes and weapons based on Earth super-villains, and suddenly Rex is being backed up by his own Injustice Army! With hundreds of allies like Doomsdame and Brainiac 6, nothing can stop Rex from defeating the Super Sons and setting his sights on Earth! Well, nothing except a trainee Green Lantern kid with no power ring, a robot cowboy and the only Injustice Army member brave enough to stand up to Rex: Joker Jr.Oh, and also the sons of the two greatest heroes of all time, who are determined to save the universe and get back home before the new school year starts. They don't call them the Super Sons for nothin'!Writer Peter J. Tomasi (DETECTIVE COMICS) and artists including Carlo Barberi (GREEN LANTERNS) and Matt Santorelli (SUPERWOMAN) bring the Super Sons' greatest-ever adventure to a thrilling conclusion! Collects ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #7-12.

Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgment on Gotham


Alan Grant - 1991
    First crossover between Batman and Judge Dredd.

Conan, Vol. 0: Born on the Battlefield


Kurt Busiek - 2008
    Sowing the seeds of the barbarian's momentous career, this chronicle of Conan's youthful conquests—both martial and carnal—also showcases master storytellers Busiek and Ruth's work at its finest.• "[Ruth's art] is gorgeous to look at, conveying a different but equally lush vision of Cimmeria and the rest of Hyboria."—The Fourth Rail• Collects Conan #8, #15, #23, #32, #45, and #46.

Watchmen


Alan Moore - 1987
    Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin.One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial best-seller, Watchmen has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V for Vendetta, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and The Sandman series.

Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood


Greg Rucka - 2002
    Now as Helena Bertinelli, aided by the mysterious Question, attempts to evade Batman and his allies, she must also prove her innocence and determine who is trying to frame her. Through this adventure we discover how watching her father, a powerful mafia leader, and the rest of her family be murdered, transformed this innocent Catholic girl into a nocturnal figure of vengeance.

Batman: R.I.P.


Grant MorrisonJared K. Fletcher - 2008
    Soon Bruce Wayne drops out completely, having seemingly become the victim of mental illness and abandoning his Batman identity for a life on the streets of Gotham City. Capitalizing on the fall of their greatest foe, the Club of Villains begin a crime spree through the streets of Gotham that threatens to bring the city to its knees.Collecting: Batman 676-683

House of Mystery, Volume 1: Room and Boredom


Matthew SturgesLee Loughridge - 2009
     House of Mystery focuses on five characters trapped in a supernatural bar, trying to solve the mystery of how and why they're imprisoned there. Each one has a terrible past they'd like to forget, and with no books, newspapers or TV allowed in the House, they face an eternity of boredom. But stories become the new currency, and fortunately, the House attracts only the finest storytellers.Collecting: House of Mystery 1-5

Green Arrow: Year One


Andy Diggle - 2007
    Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock Oliver Queen has been a faithful member of the Justice League of America and defended Star City with his trusty bow and an arsenal of deadly arrows for years - now thrill to the definitive tale of how he became Green Arrow in this hardcover volume collecting the acclaimed 6-issue miniseries by Andy Diggle and Jock! Advance-solicited; on sale April 9

World War Hulk


Greg Pak - 2008
    Now, the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Doctor Strange and Black Bolt - and anyone else who gets in the way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half! Then in AFTERSMASH, heroes and monsters rise and fall as the events of "World War Hulk" reverberate through the blasted ruins of New York City with goliath impact. It's a massive story featuring the Warbound, the Renegades, Heroes for Hire, Iron Man, Tom Foster, and Damage Control.Collects: World War Hulk 1-5, World War Hulk: Aftersmash, Marvel Spotlight: World War Hulk and Planet Hulk Saga.

The Authority, Vol. 1: Relentless


Warren Ellis - 2000
    Led by hot-tempered, electrically powered Jenny Sparks and headquartered in a fifty-mile-wide spaceship that exists outside space and time, the Authority explodes into action, first against a global attack of genetically engineered super-human clones, and then against an invasion from another reality.