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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

The Spectre, Volume 2: Wrath of God


John Ostrander - 1994
    And when he decides to wipe out the human race, it's up to DC's mystic heroes including John Constantine - Hellblazer, Etrigan the Demon, the Phantom Stranger, Doctor Fate, Zatanna and more to try and stop him. Plus: Professor Nicodemus Hazzard tries to control the Spectre with the magical artifact known as the Spear of Destiny, sending the Spectre on a rampage that only Superman has a hope of stopping. Collects THE SPECTRE #13-22.

Marneus Calgar #1


Kieron Gillen - 2020
    Kieron Gillen (UNCANNY X MEN, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, The Wicked + The Divine) spearheads the initiative with this introductory miniseries, illustrated by Jacen Burrows (PUNISHER: SOVIET, MOON KNIGHT, Crossed)--and we’re just getting started! Now, witness Marneus Calgar’s never-before-told origin story, from his beginnings on Nova Thulium, to his campaigns in the Black Crusades, and to the unfolding mystery of the BLACK ALTAR, as a deadly threat from his past reemerges to threaten the present of the Ultramar system. This all-new tale is essential reading for 40K aficionados, as well as the perfect primer to the world of WARHAMMER 40,000 for those new to the universe. See the Ultramarines in glorious combat, the strife between the worlds of the Imperium, and witness the larger than life characters who preside over it all! This is but the first foray into the larger darkness that is to come from Warhammer and Marvel Comics. Be prepared.

Detective Comics (2011-2016) #23.2: Featuring Harley Quinn


Matt Kindt - 2013
    Harleen Quinzel wasn't crazy before she fell for The Joker at Arkham Asylum, she sure was messed up afterwards! Find out more from Harley's time with her beloved Mr. J. and see what got her into so much trouble that she was "recruited" for the Suicide Squad.

Batman (2011-2016) #23.1: Featuring Joker


Andy Kubert - 2013
    The Joker has forever been the face of evil in the DC Universe, but what led him on this devious path of treachery? Andy Kubert pens this early adventure showcasing the maniacal exploits of the Clown Prince of Gotham.

Legion of Super-Heroes: The Beginning of Tomorrow


Tom McCrawBrian Apthorp - 1999
    When Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy, and Live Wire meet while rescuing the world's wealthiest man, the trio of super-powered teens decides to form a group of tomorrow's greatest super-heroes. Bankrolled by their rich benefactor, the youths recruit an assortment of teenaged heroes from the many different worlds of the future and form the Legion of Super-Heroes. Now acting as a patrol force of peace and justice, the adolescent adventurers protect the universe from all threats of evil and destruction.

The Thanos Quest


Jim Starlin - 1990
    In return, he's pledged to kill half the population of the universe. To do so, he sets out to secure the most powerful weapons in existence: the Infinity Gems!Collects: Thanos Quest 1-2

Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1


Darwyn Cooke - 2012
    Formed in 1939 by Captain Metropolis and Sally Jupiter, the team brought together some of the most well known crime-fighters of the era. But public glitz and glamour only hide the grim and gritty reality behind the masks. “Little did we know that poor boy would lead to the end of us all.” Plus: Don’t miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS!

Swamp Thing: The Bronze Age Omnibus


Len WeinTom Yeates - 2017
    This hardcover edition features work from comics legends Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson, Nestor Redondo, Martin Pasko, Tom Yeates, Stephen Bissette, John Totleben and more! Deep in the bayous of Louisiana, far from civilization’s grasp, a shadowed creature seen only in fleeting glimpses roils the black waters…a twisted, vegetative mockery of a man…a SWAMP THING! One of the most acclaimed creations to emerge from the Bronze Age of Comics, this shambling, muck-encrusted figure swiftly became one of DC’s iconic characters, and his shocking stories are universally hailed as some of the finest tales of gothic horror in the history of American comics.  Collects THE HOUSE OF SECRETS #92, SWAMP THING #1-24, THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #1-19 and THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1.

Justice League: Trinity War


Geoff JohnsRenato Guedes - 2014
    When the three Justice Leagues go to war with one another, whose side will everyone be on? Allies will be born, friends will become enemies, and the DC Universe will never be the same.This graphic novel features stunning art from some of the best talents in the industry, including Ivan Reis (AQUMAN VOL. 1: THE TRENCH), David Finch (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT VOL. 1: KNIGHT TERRORS) and Mikel Janin (JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK VOL. 1: IN THE DARK).Collects: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2012, TRINITY OF SIN: PANDORA #1-3, TRINITY OF SIN: PHANTOM STRANGER #11, JUSTICE LEAGUE #22-23, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #22-23, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #6-7 and CONSTANTINE #5.

The Batman Adventures Vol. 1


Kelley Puckett - 2014
    A special all-ages Batman collection, this graphic novel collects the serialized adventures from the classic Batman: The Animated Series cartoon show! From writer Kelley Puckett (BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND, BATGIRL), these tales will connect with Dark Knight fans from 5 to 75! Collects BATMAN ADVENTURES #1-10.

Batman/Judge Dredd: Judgment on Gotham


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

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.

Batman: Europa #1


Matteo Casali
    Superstar artist Jim Lee returns to the Dark Knight with this premiere issue! The impossible has happened and Batman is on the verge of being taken down by an enemy he cannot defeat: a virus for which there is no cure! And the only hope for his salvation is The Joker! Who infected Batman, what does the Clown Prince of Crime know, and how will the Dark Knight get that information? Together, the enemies crisscross Europe, desperate to find answers before time runs out.Co-conceived by Matteo Casali and Brian Azzarello, this 4-issue miniseries event will feature art by top talents over layouts by the incomparable Giuseppe Camuncoli (HELLBLAZER, Dark Wolverine), with the first issue pencilled and inked by none other than Jim Lee!

Superman (1987-2006) #1


John Byrne - 2013
    Superman’s first adventure following the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS mega-event just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart!