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Shazam!: A New Beginning
Roy Thomas - 2017
Then a great crisis came that destroyed his world and erased his adventures from history.But even during the grim and gritty era that followed, this force of pure goodness continued to shine through the gloom like the bolt of lightning that strikes whenever young Billy Batson says the magic word...SHAZAM!Then, in 1987, the celebrated saga of the orphaned boy with godlike powers began anew. Under an all-new creative team, DC's Captain Marvel was reimagined as a 15-year-old teenager--one who is fated to grow up much faster than he'd hoped.Arrayed against him are some of the most menacing villains the world has ever seen: Dr. Sivana, a scientific genius as evil as he is intelligent; Captain Nazi, an Aryan ubermensch bent on building a new American reich; and Black Adam, a 5,000-year-old tyrant with the same powers as Captain Marvel and the cold-hearted ambition to rule the world!SHAZAM!: THE NEW BEGINNING 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION presents the complete Shazam! stories from legendary comics author Roy Thomas, his co-writer and wife Dann Thomas and acclaimed artists Tom Mandrake, Rick Stasi and Rick Magyar. Featuring a new introduction by the author, this special hardcover edition reveals a unique and never-before-reprinted chapter in the history of one of the most beloved and enduring superheroes of all time! Collects SHAZAM!: THE NEW BEGINNING #1-4 and the Captain Marvel stories from ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #623-626.
Black Canary/Oracle/Huntress: Birds of Prey
Chuck DixonSal Buscema - 1999
Two crime-fighting heroines, Black Canary and Oracle, team up to seek revenge on an old enemy.
All Star Comics Archives, Vol. 0
Gardner FoxWilliam Smith - 2006
Virtually every founding member of the (yet-to-debut) original JSA lineup minus Superman and Batman was represented in these individual adventures, and most of the stories are written and drawn by their original creators. ALL STAR ARCHIVES Vol. 0 is the perfect preface to the 11-volume complete reprinting of every JSA adventure from the Golden Age.Now the entire body of these "All Star" exploits is in print and available to all those who were there when they were published the first time around or wish they had been!
Batman and the Outsiders Vol. 1
Mike W. Barr - 2017
Whether patrolling the streets of Gotham City or battling evil worldwide with the Justice League, he will face any foe, no matter the cost. But wars have a way of spreading. And when a deadly conflict abroad hits close to home, the Dark Knight must abandon his old allies and form a new force for justice a team of heroes who aren t afraid to operate outside the rules. Katana. Black Lightning. Metamorpho. Geo-Force. Halo. Some are experienced combatants who ve been driven to the fringes of the metahuman community. Others are new to their powers and the danger that comes with them. But together, under the shadow of the Bat, they will redefine what it means to be a superhero team From comics legends Mike W. Barr (BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON) and Jim Aparo (BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY) comes BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS VOL. 1. Guest-starring the New Teen Titans, it s the start of the classic saga that takes the Dark Knight outside all expectations! BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS VOL. 1 collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #200, BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #1-13, and NEW TEEN TITANS #37."
Titans: Rebirth #1
Dan Abnett - 2016
Teammates. Titans. Donna Troy, Arsenal, Garth, Lilith and Nightwing were all that and more until a mysterious force erased their memories, forcing them to forget what they could accomplish together. Reunited with their memories returned, the Titans must destroy the interdimensional demon that broke them apart and threatens reality itself.THEY SAID IT: “Grayson and Donna were a couple of the characters I first worked on at DC, so it feels like a homecoming for me,” explains penciller Brett Booth. “I’m beyond happy!”WARNING: Do NOT read this issue until after you read DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1!
Dark Nights: Metal - Dark Knights Rising
Peter J. TomasiFrank Tieri - 2018
The Devastator. The Merciless. The Murder Machine. The Drowned. The Dawnbreaker. And the Man Who Laughs. These seven Batmen—seven twisted mirror images of the Dark Knight himself—have been unleashed upon Earth-0 and the Justice League with only one thing on their minds: total devastation. How can the World’s Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful nightmare versions of familiar figures?Written and illustrated by some of the best creators in the industry, this tie-in graphic novel is a must-have for every fan of DARK NIGHTS: METAL and any BATMAN reader! Collects the following special one-shots: BATMAN: THE RED DEATH #1, BATMAN: THE DEVASTATOR #1, BATMAN: THE MERCILESS #1, BATMAN: THE MURDER MACHINE #1, BATMAN: THE DROWNED #1, BATMAN: THE DAWNBREAKER #1, THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 andDARK KNIGHTS RISING: THE WILD HUNT #1.
Showcase Presents: Teen Titans, Vol. 1
Bob HaneyBill Draut - 2006
A value-priced collection of more than 500 black-and-white pages of classic comic stories featuring everyone's favorite team of sidekicks the Teen Titans!Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and Aqualad unite without their adult mentors for adventures only a teen team could handle.Featuring appearances by Speedy, Beast Boy and the Russian teen hero Starfire, this jam-packed volume also includes classic battles against the Mad Mod, Mister Twister and the Ant, as well as the creation of the first Titans Lair.
Batman: Gotham County Line
Steve Niles - 2005
BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE TP Written by Steve Niles Art and cover by Scott Hampton Horror master Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) joins painter Scott Hampton (BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) for a Batman tale that uncovers the secrets of grisly murders outside Batman's usual territory...in the Gotham suburbs!This volume collects the acclaimed 3-issue miniseries BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE #1-3.
Batman: Shadow of the Bat, Volume 1
Alan Grant - 1993
After the murder of a police officer, the caped crusader has been sentenced to Arkham Asylum. While locked away, a serial killer lurks in the streets of Gotham, including the halls of Arkham. Can Batman capture this knife-wielding fiend or will his enemies reach him first?Collects BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #1-12.
DC Universe By Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman - 2016
Featuring artwork by Andy Kubert, Michael Allred, Mark Buckingham and more, these tales star Batman and some of his greatest foes, as well as Green Lantern, Superman, and more. Collects BATMAN #686, DETECTIVE COMICS #853, GREEN LANTERN/SUPERMAN: LEGEND OF THE GREEN FLAME, plus stories from SECRET ORIGINS, BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE and WEDNESDAY COMICS.
Batman/Superman, Volume 1: Cross World
Greg Pak - 2014
Discover how two of the World's Finest Super Heroes met for the first time in the New 52, and the mysterious adventure that takes them to a whole new world-the world of Earth 2! The heroes of the main DC Universe meet their Earth 2 counterparts for the first time!Collects: Batman/Superman #1-4 and Justice League #23.1.
Bruce Wayne: The Road Home
Fabian NiciezaPere Pérez - 2011
Featuring Batman’s greatest allies and enemies, friends, foes and loved ones, these eight interconnected tales connect Bruce Wayne’s past to Batman’s exciting future! Spotlighting Oracle, Red Robin, Catwoman, Robin, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Ra’s al Ghul, the Outsiders, Batgirl and more!Collects the eight one-shot titles BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME specials: BATMAN & ROBIN #1, RED ROBIN #1, BATGIRL #1, OUTSIDERS #1, CATWOMAN #1, ORACLE #1, COMMISSIONER GORDON #1 and RA'S AL GHUL #1
Showcase Presents: Green Arrow, Vol. 1
Jack KirbyDick Wood - 2006
Along with his sidekick Speedy, see Green Arrow take on all manner of crime in Star City!
Batman and Poison Ivy: Cast Shadows
Ann Nocenti - 2004
But the sudden lack of sunlight is driving her mad, since she can no longer grow the plants that are an important part of her therapy. And when a series of attempted murders of the building's developers and financial elite takes place, Batman immediately thinks Ivy is involved. But he's running out of time and he's been infected with the same toxin as the developers! Is Ivy to blame and will she help him?
Batman: Scarecrow Tales
Bill Finger - 2005
He knows how to take a simple phobia and turn it into a life-threatening syndrome. Since his introduction in 1941, the Scarecrow has been one of the Dark Knights most difficult foes to defeat. And soon, he will be one of the foes featured in the upcoming Batman Begins feature film! In this collection of eight stories spanning more than 60 years, some of the best known Batman writers and artists take their turn at creating chilling escapades.