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Daredevil Noir


Alexander C. Irvine - 2009
    When gangster Orville Halloran arrives on the scene, fresh from a stretch in Sing Sing and eager to stretch his wings, Hell's about to get hotter. For P.I. Foggy Nelson and his loyal assistant Matt Murdock, it all starts when a desperate woman comes to their office with an irresistible story about her and Halloran. To Foggy, she's a client - to Murdock, she's enough to make Halloran Daredevil's next target. But Murdock is about to find out that half-truths are poison truths, and that the Kitchen is full of history that will put him on a collision course with both the old Kingpin and the man who wants to replace him. Collects Daredevil Noir #1-4.

Batman: The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul


Grant MorrisonFreddie E. Williams II - 2008
    Batman's immortal foe, Ra's Al Ghul, should be dead at last — so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this 256-page hardcover volume collecting the intense tale originally presented in BATMAN ANNUAL #26, BATMAN #670-671, ROBIN #168-169, ROBIN ANNUAL #7, NIGHTWING #138-139, and DETECTIVE COMICS #838-839! Ra's al Ghul is back…but what does his return have to do with Batman's teenaged son, Damian — whose mother is Ra's al Ghul's daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra's al Ghul's insidious plans!

Justice League of America (2013-2015) #1


Geoff JohnsBrett Booth - 2013
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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.

Wolverine: The Long Night


Benjamin Percy - 2018
    They soon find there's more going on than meets the eye... Marvel's hit scripted podcast "Wolverine: The Long Night," comes to life on the page! Chilling twists and turns, brought to you by the original author of the podcast, Benjamin Percy, and the art talents of Marcio Takara! COLLECTING: WOLVERINE: THE LONG NIGHT ADAPTATION 1-5

Batman: Black and White #1


Mark ChiarelloJan Strnad - 1998
    This collection examines every aspect of Batman with startling new approaches--detective, crimefighter, avenger, hero, creature of the night, and more. 200 pp. BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE The Title is Simple. The Talent is Spectacular.Winner of the 1997 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Anthology and Best Short Story ("Heroes" by Archie Goodwin and Gary Gianni), and the winner of the 1998 Harvey Award for Best Graphic Album of Previously Published Work.

Avengers: The Trial of Yellowjacket


Jim ShooterDan Green - 1983
    Will Yellowjacket triumph over his inner demons - or crumble under the pressure of being an Avenger?COLLECTING: AVENGERS (1963) 212-230

Marvel Zombies


Robert Kirkman - 2006
    On an Earth shockingly similar to the Marvel Universe's, an alien virus has mutated all of the world's greatest super heroes into flesh-eating monsters! It took them only hours to destroy life as we know it - but what happens when they run out of humans to eat?

JLA/Avengers


Kurt Busiek - 2004
    Collected in a gorgeous two-volume oversized slipcased hardcover is perhaps the most eagerly anticipated and memorable crossover of all time, as the Justice League of America unites with The Avengers. Superman, Batman, and the other members of the JLA join forces with Captain America, Iron Man, and the many other Avengers to fight a threat so immense it threatens two entire dimensions. The second hardcover in this deluxe set features art and articles chronicling this historic crossover--which has been over twenty years in the making.

Crisis on Multiple Earths, Vol. 1


Gardner Fox - 2002
    Full color.Includes material first published in Justice League of America #21, 22, 29, 30, 37, 38, 46 & 47

Swamp Thing: Roots of Terror


Len Wein - 2019
    Swamp Thing: Roots of Terror is a celebration of one of comics' most acclaimed characters and his legendary creators, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson.New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Mister Miracle, Batman) and acclaimed artist Jason Fabok (Detective Comics, Justice League) present "The Talk of the Saints," a story of Swamp Thing shepherding a lost boy through a winter wasteland as a monster hunts them at every turn.From New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned, Joker) and New York Times best-selling artist Greg Capullo (Dark Nights: Metal, Batman) comes "Hollow." On Halloween, the barrier between worlds grows thin, and only Swamp Thing can face the monsters coming from the other side.Eisner-nominated writer Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles) and National Comics Award-winning artist Frazer Irving (Batman and Robin, Uncanny X-Men) tell a story of love gained and lost for Swamp Thing in "Heart-Shaped Box."From New York Times best-selling writer Tim Seeley (Grayson, The Hellblazer) and superstar artist Kyle Hotz (Incredible Hulk, The Goon) comes "The Spread," a horrifying tale of Swamp Thing in the face of an experiment gone wrong.And presenting "Spring Awakening, " the final story from Len Wein, co-creator of Swamp Thing, with Eisner Award-winning artist Kelley Jones (The Sandman, Batman).Beyond these tales of shock, horror and love, Swamp Thing: Roots of Terror features a brand-new introduction by photographer, lawyer, creative rights activist and widow of comic book legend Len Wein, Christine Valada. She presents a treasure trove of never-before-seen artwork from the making of these already-classic tales and scripts from Len Wein, Tom King and Mark Russell.Collects Swamp Thing Winter Special #1 and stories from Swamp Thing Halloween Horror Giant #1, Young Monsters in Love #1 and Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1.

Starve, Vol. 1


Brian Wood - 2016
    His little foodie television program has since evolved into STARVE, an arena sport that pits chef against chef for the pleasure of their super-rich patrons. It's a stain on a once-noble profession, and Chef Gavin is ready to go to war to stop it. Two things stand in his way: his arch rival Roman Algiers, and his adult daughter Angie, who probably just wants her dad back and acting normal.

The Invisibles Book One Deluxe Edition


Grant MorrisonDennis Cramer - 2014
    One of Grant Morrison's most controversial and trippiest and abstract comic book titles! Follow the adventures of The Invisibles, a secret organization out to battle against physical and psychic oppression brought upon humanity by the interdemsional alien gods of the Archons of Outer Church!Collects THE INVISIBLES #1-12, ABSOLUTE VERTIGO #1.

The All-New Atom, Vol. 1: My Life in Miniature


Gail Simone - 2007
    In fact, it appears that the whole town's been experimented on for decades. Enter Ryan Choi -- the young hotshot professor filling the empty slot on Ivy University's teaching staff...and who inadvertently fills the role as the all-new super-heroic Atom Can Choi make a difference in a town more creepy and mysterious than anyone ever realized? And can he live up the towering legend of his predecessor, the original Atom, Ray Palmer?

Batman: Fear Itself


Michael Reaves - 2007
    . . because it’s invisible.Unbeknownst to the general public, a powerful new designer drug has hit the streets of Gotham, courtesy of an evil genius determined to turn the expression “scared to death” into lethal reality. Unlike the Caped Crusader, who petrifies only villains, this mastermind is targeting decent citizens–and he’s come up with the ultimate delivery system. After all, the public can’t refuse something they can’t see, hear, or smell. That’s the beauty of a terror toxin that is undetectable by the human senses. And with all of Gotham’s super-villains incarcerated, Batman must hunt down a mystery madman about whom he knows nothing. Maybe the Dark Knight should be afraid . . . because there’s plenty to fear when you go head-to-head with fear itself.