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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Preludes & Nocturnes
by Neil Gaiman
A dark fantasy adventure, exploring a world of dreams, magic, and mystery.
In 1916, the magician Roderick Burgess attempts to attain immortality by capturing the embodiment of Death . Mistakenly, he binds Death's brother Dream instead. Fearing retribution, Burgess keeps ... (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)
Preacher, Volume 1: Gone to Texas
by Garth Ennis
A preacher with a dark past gains the power of Genesis, sets out on a journey to find God and hold him accountable for abandoning his creation.
Preacher tells the story of Jesse Custer , a preacher in the small Texas town of Annville. Custer is accidentally possessed by the supernatural creature named Genesis, the infant of the unauthorized, ... (Wikipedia)
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)
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)
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)
Swamp Thing, Vol. 1: Saga of the Swamp Thing
by Alan Moore
A creature of the swamp embarks on a quest for the truth about his existence.
Before WATCHMEN, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book THE SWAMP THING. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the ... (Goodreads)
Preacher, Volume 2: Until the End of the World
by Garth Ennis
Jesse Custer continues his search for God, accompanied by his vampire friend and his ex-girlfriend. Violence and dark humor ensue.
Continuing the new editions of the classic PREACHER trade paperbacks! This volume contains PREACHER #8-17. In this continuing saga of the bizarre life of a faithless Texas preacher, Jesse Custer ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Civil War: A Marvel Comics Event
by Mark Millar
A clash of heroes and villains, with the fate of the world at stake.
The New Warriors ( Night Thrasher , Namorita , Speedball , and Microbe ) battle a group of villains ( Cobalt Man , Speedfreek , Coldheart , and Nitro ) in Stamford , Connecticut while filming a ... (Wikipedia)
Dream Country
by Neil Gaiman
A collection of short stories that explore the boundaries of dreams, reality, and fantasy.
The third volume of the Sandman collection is a series of four short comic book stories. In each of these otherwise unrelated stories, Morpheus serves only as a minor character. Here we meet the ... (Goodreads)
Calvin and Hobbes
by Bill Watterson
The adventures of a young boy and his imaginary tiger friend, exploring the world with humor and imagination.
This is the first collection of the popular comic strip that features Calvin, a rambunctious 6-year-old boy, and his stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes charmingly to life. ... (Goodreads)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Bone, Vol. 1: Out from Boneville
by Jeff Smith
Three cousins embark on an epic adventure, encountering danger, monsters, and mysterious forces.
After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone, are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert. One by one, they find their way into a deep, ... (Goodreads)
