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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. Batman, Volume 3: Death of the Family

    by Scott Snyder
    Batman is faced with an old foe, who has a sinister and deadly plan.

    After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City; shaking Batman to his core! But even for a man who’s committed a lifetime of murder, he’s more dangerous than ... (Goodreads)

  8. Batgirl, Volume 1: The Darkest Reflection

    by Gail Simone
    Barbara Gordon returns as Batgirl, facing a new villain who knows her every move. Can she overcome her own doubts and fears to save Gotham?

    As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, Barbara Gordon is finally back as Batgirl! The nightmare-inducing brute known as Mirror is destroying the lives of Gotham City ... (Goodreads)

  9. Superman: Red Son

    by Mark Millar
    What if Superman had landed in Soviet Russia instead of the United States? Follow the alternate history of the Man of Steel.

    The Soviet Union reveals Superman to the world in 1953. The news of a superpowered alien under Soviet control causes panic in the United States , shifting the focus of the Cold War arms race from ... (Wikipedia)

  10. 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)

  11. Flashpoint

    by Geoff Johns
    The Flash travels back in time to save his mother, creating an alternate reality where the Justice League never formed and the world is on the brink of destruction.

    Barry Allen wakes up to discover everything and everyone around him has changed. He is not Flash , nor does he have powers. His mother Nora (deceased in his own timeline) is alive; his father, Henry, ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Saga, Volume 4

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    Intergalactic war between two species, as one family attempts to protect their child from the conflict.

    The #1, New York Times, bestseller returns! Visit new planets, meet new adversaries, and explore a very new direction as Hazel becomes a toddler, while her family struggles to stay on their feet., ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Moonlight Mile

    by Dennis Lehane
    A private detective's investigation into a crime that reveals a web of lies, secrets and betrayals.

    Amanda McCready was four years old when she vanished from a Boston neighborhood in 1997. Desperate pleas for help from the child's aunt led savvy, tough-nosed investigators Kenzie and Gennaro to take ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Broken Ear

    by Hergé
    A young boy embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the mystery of a stolen diamond.

    The classic graphic novel. A sacred tribal statue has been stolen from the museum! Tintin and Snowy are on the case! Clues lead them straight into the heart of the jungle. ... (Goodreads)

  15. Identity Crisis

    by Brad Meltzer
    A murder mystery set in the DC Comics universe, uncovering the secrets of a mysterious organization.

    While Elongated Man is on a stakeout , during which a minor villain called Bolt is shot and wounded by criminals, his wife Sue Dibny is murdered in their apartment, apparently dying of burns. The DC ... (Wikipedia)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

  18. Crisis on Infinite Earths

    by Marv Wolfman
    Heroes from multiple universes unite to save the multiverse from a cosmic threat.

    Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same. In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with Crisis on Infinite Earths , a 12-issue series that rocked the ... (Goodreads)

  19. 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)

  20. Joker

    by Brian Azzarello
    A gritty crime story that follows a villain's descent into madness.

    An original hardcover graphic novel that tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City–from the creative team behind the graphic novel LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL. The Joker has been ... (Goodreads)

  21. Doctor No

    by Ian Fleming
    James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent and uncovers a plot by the villainous Dr. No.

    The sixth James Bond thriller from Ian Fleming’s typewriter. Dispatched by M to investigate the mysterious disappearance of MI6’s Jamaica station chief, Bond was expecting a holiday in the sun. But ... (Goodreads)

  22. Land of Black Gold

    by Hergé
    Adventure of a young reporter and his loyal companion, uncovering a mysterious oil conspiracy.

    The classic graphic novel. Car engines have started spontaneously exploding all over the country . . . someone's been tampering with the oil! Tintin, with Thompson and Thompson at his side, sails on ... (Goodreads)

  23. 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)

  24. Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare

    by Darren Shan
    A boy's fascination with a vampire's spider leads him to become a half-vampire and join a traveling freak show.

    Cirque du Freak is the saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak show leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires. Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampires, and a ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Last Command

    by Timothy Zahn
    A Rebel pilot and his ragtag crew battle Imperial forces in a desperate fight for freedom.

    The embattled Republic reels from the attacks of Grand Admiral Thrawn, who has marshaled the remnants of the Imperial forces and driven the Rebels back with an abominable technology recovered from ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. 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)

  27. The Exorcist

    by William Peter Blatty
    A priest's battle against a powerful demon possessing a young girl.

    An elderly Jesuit priest named Father Lankester Merrin is leading an archaeological dig in northern Iraq and is studying ancient relics. After discovering a small statue of the demon Pazuzu (an ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Batman and Son

    by Grant Morrison
    Batman discovers he has a son, Damian, who has been raised by the League of Assassins. Together, they fight crime and confront their complicated relationship.

    Comic legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602) join forces to bring you an unforgettable tale of the Dark Knight. After Batman faces down an ... (Goodreads)

  29. Nightrise

    by Anthony Horowitz
    Twins Jamie and Scott Tyler discover their supernatural powers and must use them to stop an evil organization from taking over the world.

    The story begins with fourteen-year-old identical twin brothers Jamie and Scott Tyler, performing in a theatre in Reno, Nevada . The Nightrise Corporation is to kidnap the boys, who are part of the ... (Wikipedia)