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Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls
by Scott Snyder
Batman battles a secret society of assassins in Gotham City, unraveling its darkest secrets.
After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realize that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly ... (Goodreads)
Batman, Volume 2: The City of Owls
by Scott Snyder
Batman battles a secret society that has been manipulating Gotham City for centuries.
For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret—their reach inescapable, their power unstoppable. Until they battled the Batman. Gotham's vigilante protector managed to escape ... (Goodreads)
Batman: The Black Mirror
by Scott Snyder
Dark and complex exploration of the Batman mythos, the darkness within Bruce Wayne, and the power of his legacy.
The plot tells the story of Dick Grayson continued adventures as Batman as Bruce Wayne continues his work for Batman Incorporated . Dick must battle against several villains, one of whom is selling ... (Wikipedia)
Aquaman
by Geoff Johns
Aquaman, the King of Atlantis, faces a new threat from the depths of the ocean - a group of terrifying creatures known as The Trench.
The King of the Seven Seas Aquaman returns to his very own ongoing series for the first time in years at the hands of DC Entertainment Chief Creative Office Geoff Johns, who reteams with GREEN ... (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)
Batman: Hush
by Jeph Loeb
A thrilling story of Batman's battle against a powerful villain, full of twists and turns.
The story begins with Batman rescuing a boy kidnapped by Killer Croc when Catwoman steals the ransom money for the boy. As Batman swings through Gotham City in pursuit of her, his grapple is cut and ... (Wikipedia)
Wonder Woman, Volume 1: Blood
by Brian Azzarello
Wonder Woman discovers her true origins and battles gods and monsters to protect her family and the world.
Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, has kept a secret from her daughter all her life – and when Wonder Woman learns who her father is, her life will shatter like brittle clay. The only one more shocked ... (Goodreads)
Superman: Earth One, Volume 1
by J. Michael Straczynski
A modern retelling of Superman's origin story, exploring his struggles with identity and purpose as he learns to use his powers for good.
Clark Kent arrives on a train in Metropolis , and rents a room at a hotel. The next morning he tries out several jobs: pro footballer, Major League baseball player, and positions in a scientific ... (Wikipedia)
The Hard Goodbye
by Frank Miller
A brutal and gritty noir tale of revenge, as a man seeks to avenge the death of his one true love.
Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here, The first volume of the crime-comic megahit that introduced the now-infamous character Marv and spawned a blockbuster film returns in a newly ... (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)
Assassin's Quest
by Robin Hobb
A daring quest to save a kingdom from a powerful evil, with the help of magical powers.
FitzChivalry Farseer is raised from the dead with Wit magic, becoming more wolf than human. Only Burrich and Chade know he survived his tortures in Regal 's dungeons. They help Fitz regain his ... (Wikipedia)
Batman: Earth One, Volume 1
by Geoff Johns
An origin story of the DC Comics superhero Batman, reimagined in a modern setting.
Bruce Wayne is the eight-year-old son of Dr. Thomas Wayne , a mayoral candidate for Gotham City , and Martha Wayne (, née, Arkham). After receiving death threats , Thomas contacts his friend Alfred ... (Wikipedia)
Saga, Volume 2
by Brian K. Vaughan
An intergalactic adventure of two star-crossed lovers and their families.
Each issue of Saga is titled with a numerical Chapter, such as "Chapter 1" for the debut issue. Every six chapters comprise a story arc designated as a "Volume" and are reprinted as trade paperbacks. ... (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)
Nemesis Games
by James S.A. Corey
A group of spacefaring adventurers embark on a journey of discovery and peril.
The fifth novel in Corey's New York Times bestselling Expanse series–now being produced for television by the SyFy Channel! A thousand worlds have opened, and the greatest land rush in human history ... (Goodreads)
Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice
by John Layman
A detective cop with the ability to experience the memories of whatever he eats solves mysterious cases.
Set in a world where all chicken and other bird meats are illegal, after a catastrophic outbreak of the bird flu that killed 23 million Americans, Chew centers on Tony Chu, a police detective who is ... (Wikipedia)
Batman: A Death in the Family
by Jim Starlin
The Joker brutally murders Jason Todd, the second Robin, leading Batman on a quest for revenge and justice.
Batman relieves Jason Todd of his duties as Robin due to his impulsive nature. Enraged, Jason storms off. On his own, he learns that Catherine Todd is not his biological mother and sets off to find ... (Wikipedia)
Transmetropolitan, Vol. 1: Back on the Street
by Warren Ellis
A journalist navigates a dystopian world, exposing corruption and social injustices.
After years of self-imposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job that he hates and a city that he loathes. ... (Goodreads)
Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom
by Joe Hill
The Locke family battles against a new enemy who seeks to claim the magical keys and unleash a great evil upon the world.
Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Locke & Key unwinds into its fourth volume in Keys to the Kingdom. With more keys making themselves known, and the depths of the Locke family's mystery ... (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)
Batman: Knightfall, Part One: Broken Bat
by Doug Moench
Bruce Wayne must overcome a powerful new villain in order to reclaim Gotham as Batman.
The Dark Knight's greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The ... (Goodreads)
Saga, Volume 1
by Brian K. Vaughan
A young family from opposite sides of a galactic war fight to survive and protect their newborn child.
Each issue of Saga is titled with a numerical Chapter, such as "Chapter 1" for the debut issue. Every six chapters comprise a story arc designated as a "Volume" and are reprinted as trade paperbacks. ... (Wikipedia)
The Walking Dead: Compendium One
by Robert Kirkman
Survivors of a zombie apocalypse battle hordes of the undead while struggling to retain their humanity.
Introducing the first eight volumes of the fan-favorite, New York Times Best Seller series collected into one massive paperback collection. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally ... (Goodreads)
Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
by Joe Hill
A family's mysterious journey of unlocking supernatural secrets, discovering their destiny.
This plot is presented in chronological order. During the American Revolution , a group of Rebels, hiding beneath the future Keyhouse, discover a portal to another dimension, the plains of Leng , ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Akira, Vol. 1
by Katsuhiro Otomo
A post-apocalyptic tale of two teenage biker gangs, battling for control of a mysterious power.
On December 6, 1982 (1992 in the English version), a nuclear explosion destroys Tokyo and starts World War III . By 2019 (2030 in the English version), a new city called Neo-Tokyo has been built on ... (Wikipedia)
Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile
by Bill Willingham
An enchanted world of mythical creatures and legendary beings, struggling to protect their way of life.
When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the ... (Goodreads)
Bone: The Complete Edition
by Jeff Smith
A sweeping fantasy epic featuring a charming cast of characters on a journey of exploration and adventure.
BONE – The Complete Cartoon Epic in One Volume, Winner of 41 National and International Awards including 10 Eisner Awards and 11 Harvey Awards! Meet the Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Transmetropolitan, Vol. 5: Lonely City
by Warren Ellis
A science-fiction dark comedy about a journalist navigating a dystopian world.
SC, TPB, in cello, New, Written by Warren Ellis. Art by Darick Robertson. Published in June of 2001. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $14.99. ... (Goodreads)
