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Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction
by Mike Mignola
Supernatural detective investigates the dark and mysterious forces of the world.
Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction , the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster films. Hellboy is one of the ... (Goodreads)
Hellboy, Vol. 2: Wake the Devil
by Mike Mignola
A daring adventure to prevent the resurrection of an ancient evil.
Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction , the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's upcoming film. Hellboy is one of the most ... (Barnes & Noble)
Hellboy, Vol. 3: The Chained Coffin and Others
by Mike Mignola
A thrilling supernatural adventure of a demon on a mission to save humanity from destruction.
This Hellboy short-story collection includes the following stories with the author’s notes preceding each tale: “Wolves of Saint August”; “The Corpse and the Iron Shoes”; “A Christmas Underground”; ... (Goodreads)
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)
Ancient History
by Garth Ennis
A graphic novel exploring the brutal and violent world of ancient civilizations, from Rome to Egypt and beyond.
Four distinctive characters whose lives were forever changed by encounters with Preacher's Jesse Custer take center stage in this volume. Included: The Saint of Killers, telling the origin of this ... (Goodreads)
All-Star Superman, Vol. 2
by Grant Morrison
Superman battles Lex Luthor and his evil plans, while racing against time to save the world.
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)
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)
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)
The Crow
by James O'Barr
A man returns from the dead to avenge his and his fiancée's murder, guided by a mystical crow.
The story revolves around an unfortunate young man named Eric. He and his fiancée, Shelly, are assaulted by a gang of street thugs after their car breaks down. Eric is shot in the head and is ... (Wikipedia)
Preacher, Volume 6: War in the Sun
by Garth Ennis
A cosmic battle for the fate of the world, waged between good and evil.
The Reverend Jesse Custer faces his deadliest challenge yet in this, the sixth Preacher collection. Jesse, along with his gun-toting girlfriend, Tulip, and the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy, ... (Goodreads)
Wolverine: Origin
by Paul Jenkins
The origin story of Wolverine, tracing his early life and the events that led to his transformation into a mutant with extraordinary abilities.
The series reveals that Wolverine was born James Howlett, the son of rich plantation owners in late-19th-century Canada . He is a sickly child who suffers from allergies, so his loving father, John ... (Wikipedia)
Fables, Vol. 15: Rose Red
by Bill Willingham
A collection of stories centered around traditional fairy tale characters and their struggles with morality.
Winner of Fourteen, Eisner, Awards Every Rose has its thorn. As the Fables of the mundane world try desperately to shield themselves from the withering power of Mister Dark, Rose Red - the Farm's ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
The Dark Tower Series: Books 1-7
by Stephen King
Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, travels through a post-apocalyptic world to reach the Dark Tower and save all existence from destruction.
The Dark Tower, is a series of eight books and two short stories written by American author Stephen King . Incorporating themes from multiple genres, including dark fantasy , science fantasy , horror ... (Wikipedia)
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)
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)
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)
Sin City, Vol. 3: The Big Fat Kill
by Frank Miller
Dark, crime-filled cityscape in a noir-style story of revenge, justice and morality.
One of "Sin City's" most fascinatingly conflicted characters, Dwight, returns in "The Big Fat Kill", the third volume of Frank Miller's seminal noir comic and the inspiration for one of the segments ... (Goodreads)
The Forever War
by Joe Haldeman
A soldier's story of the horror of war and its consequences in the far future.
The monumental Hugo and Nebula award winning SF classic— Featuring a new introduction by John Scalzi,The Earth's leaders have drawn a line in the interstellar sand—despite the fact that the fierce ... (Barnes & Noble)
At the Mountains of Madness and Other Tales of Terror
by H.P. Lovecraft
Collection of horror stories about the unknown and unknowable, exploring the deepest fears of mankind.
Few writers can evoke such nightmarish visions as H. P. Lovecraft—and few of his stories are as chilling as these canonical tales of terror. ,“H. P. Lovecraft has yet to be surpassed as the twentieth ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sin City, Vol. 4: That Yellow Bastard
by Frank Miller
Dark, gritty crime thriller set in a corrupt city, focused on a cop's pursuit of a brutal murderer.
In a Sin City short story, "The Babe Wore Red," Frank Miller deviated from his stark black-and-white artwork by adding tiny bits of color throughout the story. The girl's dress was red, her lips were ... (Goodreads)
The Illuminatus! Trilogy
by Robert Shea
An epic adventure spanning multiple continents, uncovering a mysterious worldwide conspiracy.
It was a deadly mistake. Joseph Malik, editor of a radical magazine, had snooped into rumors about an ancient secret society that was still alive and kicking. Now his offices have been bombed, he's ... (Goodreads)
The Great Dune Trilogy
by Frank Herbert
Epic saga of a desert planet, where a powerful family must save the universe from destruction.
Duke Leto Atreides of the House Atreides , ruler of the ocean planet Caladan, is assigned by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV to serve as fief ruler of the planet Arrakis . Arrakis is a harsh and ... (Wikipedia)
Astro City, Vol. 1: Life in the Big City
by Kurt Busiek
An exploration of a vibrant city, populated by superheroes and everyday citizens.
Volumes 1-6 of Kurt Busiek's Astro City are collected in this volume that also includes a sketchbook showing the development of Astro City a cover gallery of cover paintings. ... (Goodreads)
Sin City, Vol. 2: A Dame to Kill For
by Frank Miller
Dark and gritty tale of crime and revenge set in a corrupted city.
The second volume of Frank Miller's signature series is now planned as the lead story in the upcoming Sin City 2! This newly redesigned edition sports a new cover by Miller - some of his first comics ... (Goodreads)
Hellblazer: Original Sins
by Jamie Delano
A supernatural detective story set in the dark and gritty world of London.
John Constantine is an unconcerned, somewhat amoral occultist with a British working-class background. He's a hero, of sorts, who manages to come out on top through a combination of luck, trickery, ... (Goodreads)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 2
by Alan Moore
A band of extraordinary heroes unite to save the Earth from a global threat.
On the planet Mars, John Carter and Gullivar Jones have assembled an alliance of Martian races to combat an invading race of non-Martian aliens called "Molluscs" (the aliens from H.G. Wells ', The ... (Wikipedia)
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)
The Sandman: Overture
by Neil Gaiman
A cosmic journey of interdimensional exploration, revealing the secrets of the universe.
On an alien world, an aspect of Dream senses that something is very wrong, and dies in flames. In London 1915, while intending to deal with the troublesome nightmare The Corinthian , Morpheus is ... (Wikipedia)
