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Astonishing X-Men, Volume 2: Dangerous
by Joss Whedon
A group of mutants face powerful foes as they attempt to protect a world that hates and fears them.
A tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected - and no, it's not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever ... (Goodreads)
Kingdom Come
by Mark Waid
An exploration of a dystopian future, and the heroes who struggle to save it.
In this Elseworlds story, Superman and the Justice League abandon their roles as superheroes after the rise and strong public support of a superhero named Magog , who has no qualms about ... (Wikipedia)
Unmanned
by Brian K. Vaughan
A drone operator is forced to confront the consequences of his actions when a malfunctioning drone targets an American citizen.
On July 17, 2002, all living mammals with a Y chromosome —including embryos and sperm —simultaneously die, with the exception of a young amateur escape artist named Yorick Brown and his Capuchin ... (Wikipedia)
Days Gone Bye
by Robert Kirkman
Small-town sheriff's journey to survive a zombie-filled apocalyptic world.
The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Miles Behind Us
by Robert Kirkman
A post-apocalyptic adventure of survival, exploring the remnants of a shattered world.
The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility.,An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Marvels
by Kurt Busiek
A photojournalist documents the emergence of superheroes in New York City, revealing the impact they have on society and the world.
In 1939, Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch is created by scientist Phineas T. Horton, and the project is considered a success until the android catches on fire when air is projected into its ... (Wikipedia)
House of M
by Brian Michael Bendis
A young man with reality-altering powers struggles to cope with the consequences of his actions.
The Marvel event of the decade is here! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of ... (Goodreads)
Those Left Behind
by Joss Whedon
Survivors of a post-apocalyptic world struggle to build a brighter future.
Here's how it is – in a universe filled with hearts and minds as cold and dark as the reaches of space, one small Firefly -class starship named Serenity takes its ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, ... (Goodreads)
Batman: Year One
by Frank Miller
The origin story of Batman, tracing his journey to become Gotham City's greatest hero.
Bruce Wayne returns home to Gotham City at the age of twenty-five from training abroad in martial arts, man-hunting, and science for the past 12 years. James Gordon moves to Gotham City with his ... (Wikipedia)
V for Vendetta
by Alan Moore
A dystopian future, where a mysterious vigilante fights for freedom and justice.
On Guy Fawkes Night in London in 1997, a young girl goes to see her boss after curfew when she is sexually attacked by three men who are actually members of the state secret police , called "The ... (Wikipedia)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: No Future for You
by Brian K. Vaughan
Buffy and Faith team up to take down a rogue Slayer, but their conflicting personalities threaten to derail the mission.
Faith sits atop the Art Deco Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland , smoking. After somewhat cynically reminiscing that her mother used to read, Oh, The Places You'll Go!, to her as a child, she receives ... (Wikipedia)
Batman: The Killing Joke
by Alan Moore
Dark tale of psychological warfare between Batman and the Joker.
Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with, Watchmen, and, V for Vendetta,. In, Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Heart's Desire
by Robert Kirkman
A suspense novel about a young man's journey of self-discovery and the secrets he uncovers along the way.
The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility.,An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, ... (Barnes & Noble)
All-Star Superman, Vol. 1
by Grant Morrison
Superman's heroic quest to save the world, while dealing with his own mortality.
Dr. Leo Quintum and his team from P.R.O.J.E.C.T. are exploring the Sun when they are remotely sabotaged by Lex Luthor . Superman rescues them, and acquires the ability to project his bio-electric ... (Wikipedia)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home
by Joss Whedon
A group of friends battle demons and monsters to protect the world from a powerful evil.
Buffy is leading a squad of Slayers —including three named Leah , Rowena , and Satsu —in a raid on a large, dilapidated church protected by a forcefield . She reveals that there are at least 1800 ... (Wikipedia)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
by Frank Miller
An aging Batman returns to Gotham City to combat a new breed of criminal.
The Dark Knight Returns is set in a dystopian version of Gotham City in 1986. Bruce Wayne, aged 55, has given up the mantle of Batman after the death of Jason Todd 10 years prior, and now lives as a ... (Wikipedia)
X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga
by Chris Claremont
Jean Grey, one of the X-Men, gains immense power and struggles to control it, leading to a battle for the fate of the universe.
Gathered together by Professor Charles Xavier to protect a world that fears and hates them, the X-Men had fought many battles, been on adventures that spanned galaxies, grappled enemies of limitless ... (Goodreads)
Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
by Bryan Lee O'Malley
A young man's misadventures in love, learning lessons of responsibility and maturity.
Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rock band, he's "between jobs," and he's dating a cute high school girl. Nothing could possibly go wrong, unless a seriously ... (Barnes & Noble)
Batman: Dark Victory
by Jeph Loeb
Batman's efforts to protect Gotham City from a new wave of crime and the mysterious Hangman killer.
It has been several months after the killer known as " Holiday " was apprehended. "Holiday" was actually Alberto Falcone , attempting to one-up his father, and prove he is more than capable of ... (Wikipedia)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1
by Alan Moore
A band of Victorian-era misfits join forces to protect the British Empire.
In 1898, one year after her encounter with Dracula , Mina Murray has divorced her husband and now works for the British government. She meets with MI5 agent Campion Bond (the grandfather of James ... (Wikipedia)
Planetary, Volume 1: All Over the World and Other Stories
by Warren Ellis
An anthology of science-fiction stories exploring the limits of humanity in a rapidly changing world.
Elijah Snow, a hundred year old man. Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful and bored woman. The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines. Infatuated with tracking down evidence of ... (Goodreads)
Batman: The Long Halloween
by Jeph Loeb
Batman's quest to unmask a mysterious serial killer in Gotham City.
At a wedding in June, Gotham City mob boss Carmine "The Roman" Falcone tries to pressure Bruce Wayne to help launder money, but Bruce refuses. Bruce leaves the party with his quasi-girlfriend Selina ... (Wikipedia)
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
by Max Brooks
A collection of interviews recounting tales of the zombie apocalypse.
It has been nearly twenty years since the start of the apocalyptic worldwide pandemic known as the Zombie War, and about ten years since the war has ended in humanity's victory. The framing device ... (Wikipedia)
Runaways, Vol. 1: Pride and Joy
by Brian K. Vaughan
Six young superheroes fight to save their world while uncovering secrets of their mysterious pasts.
Meet Alex, Karolina, Gert, Chase, Molly and Nico - a group of teens whose lives are about to take an unexpected turn... Runaways vol. 1 #1-6, ... (Goodreads)
Captain America: Winter Soldier, Volume 1
by Ed Brubaker
Captain America confronts a new enemy, the Winter Soldier, who has a connection to his past. A thrilling action-packed graphic novel.
Cap is awakened in the dead of the night by agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., who need the kind of help only he can provide. But the corpse he finds on the Helicarrier brings him face-to-face with the ... (Goodreads)
Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 1: Power and Responsibility
by Brian Michael Bendis
A teenage superhero learns to balance his double life while protecting the city from evil.
"With great power comes great responsibility." In 1963, these prophetic words launched one of the most successful and recognizable characters of the 20th century... Spider-Man! The powers granted ... (Barnes & Noble)
Marvel 1602
by Neil Gaiman
A reimagining of Marvel superheroes set in the Elizabethan era.
In Marvel 1602 , award-winning writer Neil Gaiman presents a unique vision of the Marvel Universe set four hundred years in the past. Classic Marvel icons such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic ... (Goodreads)
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 5: Super Famous
by G. Willow Wilson
Superheroine battles for justice, uncovering secrets about her family and her powers.
She's your new favorite. She's everyone's new favorite. And now she's joining the big leagues. Look out world, Kamala Khan is officially an Avenger! But will being one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes be ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Wizard of Earthsea
by Ursula K. Le Guin
A young wizard embarks on a quest to master his own magical powers and battle a mysterious force of evil.
Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon ... (Goodreads)
Preacher, Volume 9: Alamo
by Garth Ennis
A supernatural showdown in Texas between the forces of Heaven and Hell.
In this final volume, the story comes to an explosive climax. As the net closes around Jesse Custer, so the renegade Preacher embarks on his own endgame, a terrifying strategy that will place him ... (Goodreads)
