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Adventures of Superman (2013- ) #1


Jeff Parker
    ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN is a great jumping on point for new readers interested in the Man of Steel. These tales feature battles with some of Superman's greatest foes, including Lex Luthor, Bizarro, Brainiac and Zod!Collecting the digital first stories, reprinted in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #1-5.

Marvel Universe Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012-2013) #1


Christopher Yost - 2012
    Based on the AMAZING new animated series! What do you do when the world's evilest villains attack? Call Earth's Mightiest Heroes to save the day! In our first tale, CAPTAIN AMERICA and THOR face a threat bigger than BOTH of them! And in tale two, following the exploits of everyone's favorite arrow-flinger: HAWKEYE!

Showcase Presents: The Brave and the Bold: The Batman Team-Ups, Vol. 1


Bob Haney - 2007
    The Caped Crusader teams up with some of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in this titanic volume guest-starring Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, The Atom, Green Arrow and many others.

Batman: The Dark Knight Adventures


Kelley Puckett - 1993
    Inspired by the Batman The Animated Series this collection re-prints the issues 7-12 of The Batman Adventures.

The Legion of Super-Heroes: Life and Death of Ferro Lad


Jim Shooter - 2009
    Collecting ADVENTURE COMICS #346, 347, 352-355 and 357! The Legion battles both the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater – and only the ultimate sacrifice can save Ferro Lad's friends!

Harley Quinn: Wild Card


Liz Marsham - 2016
    Who is Harley Quinn? How did she go from being the Joker's sidekick to joining the Suicide Squad? Will she ever side with the good guys or is she a Super-Villain through and through? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles--readers will learn the complete history of the Maiden of Mayhem.

Batman: The Man Who Falls


Dennis O'Neil - 1989
    Decades later, the story became the structural basis for Batman Begins, which rebooted the Batman film franchise in 2005.

Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman - Knightfall #1


Kyle Higgins - 2019
    In his new order, killing has become commonplace and criminals live in constant fear-all in the name of justice. But just when all seems lost, a new hope for Gotham City rises… the son of Bane!

Harley Quinn: Mad Love


Paul Dini - 2018
    Harleen Quinzel grew up in an abusive household with a criminal and became a psychologist to deal with her own broken family. At Arkham Asylum, she attempted to treat the Joker and instead fell hopelessly in love with him, helping him escape and becoming a member of his organization. Quinzel became Harley Quinn, a bizarre contradiction of violence and mercy. She blames Batman for her inability to maintain a stable relationship with the arch-villain, and that causes her to have an abiding hatred for the hero, who she seeks to kill. Upon capture she becomes a violent inmate at Belle Reve Penitentiary, and is assigned to the group of government-maintained super villains known as the Suicide Squad.

DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults Sneak Previews: Teen Titans: Beast Boy #1


Kami Garcia - 2020
    The second installment of Garcia and Picolo’s Teen Titans series follows seventeen-year-old Garfield Logan as he embarks on a series of dares to impress the “cool kids.” As the wild tasks are completed, Gar takes notice of the physical changes affecting his body, and has to face the truth about himself before his life spirals out of control.

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1: The World's Greatest Team (SJ Edition; Dragon Ball Z, #1)


Akira Toriyama - 2011
    Five years after defeating the demon king Piccolo, he's grown up and had a family--he's married, and he has a child, Son Gohan. But what is the real reason for Goku's incredible strength? A visitor from outer space arrives bearing terrible news--Goku is an alien, and the visitor, Raditz, is Goku's brother! When Raditz turns out to be a ruthless killer, Goku must fight his incredibly strong brother to save his family and the entire human race. A surprising alliance may be Earth's last hope: Goku will team up with his old enemy Piccolo...archenemies united to save the world!

Astonishing Times #1 (comiXology Originals)


Frank J. Barbiere - 2021
    

Robin: Year One #1


Scott Beatty
    Already entrenched in the Batcave and his official training complete, young Dick Grayson has a world of experience to gain and a ton of new enemies to make--beginning with the truly insane Mad Hatter! The early days of the Boy Wonder begin here!

Batman: The Complete Knightfall Saga


Dirk Maggs - 2005
    With Batman crippled by his fiercest foe, a new hero tries to fill his shoes in protecting Gotham City. But his methods are brutal and dangerous, and the future of Gotham City is uncertain. In June 2005, Batman Begins will be released in movie theatres, starring Christian Bale and featuring Michael Caine, Katie Holmes, and Liam Neeson. Interest in the Batman franchise will surge, with a huge marketing campaign and the star power casting.

Batman: Arkham Knight (2015-) #1


Peter J. Tomasi - 2015
    Arkham City is closed. As a new day begins, Bruce Wayne finds himself in devastating pain, recovering from his injuries and questioning whether his role as Batman is still necessary to the city’s survival. But as the sun rises in Gotham City, dangerous new threats emerge from the shadows…and the Arkham Knight is just beginning. Don’t miss this in-continuity prequel comic set prior to the events of the brand-new video game Batman: Arkham Knight!