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Ghost Volume 1: In the Smoke and Din


Kelly Sue DeConnick - 2013
    Their search for her true identity uncovers a dark, hidden history of the city and a deadly alliance between political corruption and demonic science! In the middle of it all stands Ghost, a woman trapped between two worlds! Kelly Sue DeConnick (Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel) brings a keen new eye to Dark Horse's ethereal heroine! From a new line of Dark Horse superheroes!Collects Ghost #0-#4.

Spyboy Volume 1: The Deadly Gourmet Affair


Peter David - 2001
    Everybody's out to get SpyBoy...but Alex Fleming doesn't know why! Written by comics superstar Peter David and illustrated by Pop Mhan and Norman Lee, SpyBoy has captured the imagination of readers from a broad spectrum. If you've missed the early issues of this instant sell-out smash, don't miss the opportunity to get on board the wildest ride in the park!

MPH


Mark Millar - 2015
    But their fates take a different turn when they stumble upon a street drug called MPH -- little pills that give them the power of super speed, and the opportunity of a lifetime. But zooming through their riches has its downsides. When time is your only asset, what happens when the clock runs out? Collects MPH #1-4

Harbinger, Volume 1: Omega Rising


Joshua Dysart - 2013
    Skipping across the country in a desperate attempt to stay one step ahead of the authorities, Peter is quickly realizing that he's a psionically-charged "harbinger" with the potential to reshape the course of human history. But Peter's plight has not gone unnoticed. Respected philanthropist and fellow harbinger, Toyo Harada, is about to offer Peter the chance at the things for which the boy has always longed - family, inner peace, self-control - and induct him into the sprawling, secret network of conspiracy and subversion known as the Harbinger Foundation. Now, Peter begins his long road towards a destiny that will shake the very foundations of the Valiant Universe. His first lesson? All power comes with a price! By New York Times best-selling author Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier), acclaimed artists Khari Evans (Carbon Grey) and Lewis Larosa (PunisherMAX), this is the perfect place to catch up with the series that Comic Book Resources calls "superheroes at its best."Collecting: Harbinger 1-5

Thief of Thieves #2


Robert Kirkman - 2012
    Will it be enough to reconcile with his wife? Save his son from the life? Or will it end up getting them all killed?

Uncanny, Season 1: Season of Hungry Ghosts


Andy Diggle - 2014
    but only one last chance! Born with an uncanny ability, he can steal other people's memories, abilities, and expertise for a limited time. A man with a power like that could change the world, but as a professional gambler, con-man, and thief-for-hire, Weaver prefers to look out for Number One. That is, until he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of international intrigue where the rules keep changing, the players are hidden, and the first thing he stands to lose is his life. And maybe, just maybe, he isn't so unique after all...

Judge Dredd, Volume 1


Duane SwierczynskiInaki Miranda - 2013
    The only line of defense between anarchy and chaos are... the Judges. And Judge Dredd is the toughest of them all. All new stories plus an introduction by John Wagner!

Spawn Origins, Volume 1


Todd McFarlane - 2009
    Spawn Origins Volume 1 includes the introduction of not only Spawn, but also a number of other memorable and menacing characters, including Malebolgia and the Violator. Collects Spawn #1-6.

Wolverine by Greg Rucka: Ultimate Collection


Greg Rucka - 2011
    And see Logan do what he does best against his archenemy, Sabretooth! Plus: the unsettling threats of Cry and Vapor! Guest-starring Nightcrawler!Collecting: Wolverine 1-19

Deadpool: Flashbacks


Brian Posehn - 2015
    All of Deadpool's fan-favorite flashback issues, collected in chronological order! (I mean, I think so...really, who can keep track?) First, Deadpool goes back to the 1950s to save Nick Fury from time-traveling Hitler! In the 1960s, Deadpool wreaks havoc on a cosmic level! In the 1970s, he hits the streets with Power Man and Iron Fist! In the 1980s, he matches wits with Iron Man! In the 1990s, Deadpool's Original Sin is revealed, with help from Sabretooth and Alpha Flight! Plus: learn about gracking, energy source of the future, straight from the Roxxon Corporation! And if you can't trust a giant faceless orporation, who can you trust? It's Deadpool through the decades, in one handy package!COLLECTING: Deadpool 26, 20, 13, 7, 250, 34, 40

The Darkness: Accursed, Volume 1


Phil Hester - 2008
    Following in the wake of the hugely successful The Darkness video game and summer 2007's smash hit, First Born, The Darkness returns in a brand-new ongoing series by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union). This volume collects Hester and Broussard's first arc on the series, "Empire."

Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters


Mike Grell - 1987
    But Ollie's world collides with one of unspeakable violence involving the beautiful and mysterious archer known as Shado.Collecting: Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters 1-3

Batman/The Flash: The Button Deluxe Edition


Joshua Williamson - 2017
    All analysis suggests the button is not of this universe...so where did it come from? And who left it here? These are questions only the Flash can help answer. When the button is stolen by Reverse-Flash, Batman and Flash follow his trail to a parallel world, a twisted alternate timeline that should exist. Someone is sending the heroes on a bizarre trip through reality, showing them glimpses of fallen loved ones and forgotten friends but who? Wally West warned the Flash of an unseen force influencing our world distorting histories, pulling the strings, watching all—and the strange yellow button could be the key to finding it. Featuring the all-star creative team of writers Joshua Williamson and Tom King alongside top-tier artists Jason Fabok and Howard Porter. COLLECTING: BATMAN #21-22 and THE FLASH #21-22.

Superman/Madman Hullabaloo!


Mike Allred - 1998
    In each of their respective universes, Superman and Madman are involved in scientific experiments, the results of which propel the unsuspecting superbeings into one another's worlds. The only thing is, each takes half of the other with him -- creating two confused heroes and one big Hullabaloo! Co-published with DC Comics.

The Spider, Volume 1: Terror of the Zombie Queen


David Liss - 2013
    But the New York City Wentworth returns to is riddled with crime and corruption. With the police overwhelmed and a populace helpless, Wentworth becomes The Spider, a vigilante as ruthless and merciless as the criminals he hunts. But now there's a new danger on the rise. A deranged woman called Anput has begun a series of attacks that turn ordinary citizens into mindless zombies, bringing New York and the police force to its knees. Wentworth will stop at nothing to save the city he's sworn to protect, but in the process he will risk his family, his friends, and the woman he still loves. Written by bestselling novelist David Liss (Black Panther, Mystery Men) with stunning art by Colton Worley (Dracula, Lobster Johnson), The Spider is dark, hard-hitting neo-pulp at its best. Collecting issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed series, The Spider, along with a complete cover gallery.