Recommendations based on Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 1: Cosmic Avengersby Brian Michael Bendis

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  1. Hawkeye, Volume 1: My Life as a Weapon

    by Matt Fraction
    A look into the life of Marvel's iconic superhero, Hawkeye, and his journey to finding his place in the world.

    The breakout star of this summer's blockbuster Avengers film, Clint Barton - aka the self-made hero Hawkeye - fights for justice! With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to prove ... (Goodreads)

  2. Thor, Volume 1: The Goddess of Thunder

    by Jason Aaron
    A girl with mysterious powers is granted the mantle of Thor, taking up her hammer to defend the realms of Asgard.

    Who is the Goddess of Thunder? The secrets of Original Sin have laid low one of Marvel's greatest heroes. The God of Thunder is unworthy, and Mjolnir lies on the moon, unable to be lifted! But when ... (Goodreads)

  3. Afterworlds

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A young adult novel that alternates between the story of a teenage writer and the fictional world she creates.

    Darcy Patel has put college and everything else on hold to move to New York to rewrite and publish her teen novel, 'Afterworlds'. Arriving with no apartment or friends she wonders whether she's made ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Alias, Vol. 1

    by Brian Michael Bendis
    A story of espionage and intrigue, a female spy must uncover the truth of a dangerous conspiracy.

    Once upon a time Jessica Jone was a costumed superhero. But not a very good one. Now a chain-smoking, self destructive alcoholic who is the owner and sole employee of a private investigations firm ... (Goodreads)

  5. 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)

  6. Giant Days, Vol. 1

    by John Allison
    Three friends navigate their first semester of university, facing new challenges and making new connections.

    Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of handwringing ... (Goodreads)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. Tarkin

    by James Luceno
    A prequel to the original Star Wars movie exploring the origins of the Galactic Empire and the rise of Darth Vader.

    "Of power, I could tell you much. One must seize the moment, and strike." –Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished ... (Goodreads)

  10. A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow

    by George R.R. Martin
    Epic fantasy saga of war, knights, and dragons.

    A Storm of Swords picks up the story slightly before the end of its predecessor, A Clash of Kings . The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings , , wherein ... (Wikipedia)

  11. 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)

  12. Nimona

    by Noelle Stevenson
    A shapeshifting sidekick helps a villainous knight take on a powerful kingdom.

    The graphic novel debut from rising star ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! ... (Goodreads)

  13. 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)

  14. The Last Town

    by Blake Crouch
    A small town is cut off from the world by a mysterious barricade and its inhabitants must fight to survive.

    Welcome to Wayward Pines, the last town. Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrived in Wayward Pines, Idaho, three weeks ago. In this town, people are told who to marry, where to live, where to work. ... (Goodreads)

  15. Hawkeye, Volume 2: Little Hits

    by Matt Fraction
    Superhero adventures of Hawkeye and his allies, fighting crime in New York City.

    Collects Hawkeye (2012) #6-11. Ace archer Clint Barton faces the digital doomsday of - DVR-Mageddon! Then: Cherry's got a gun. And she looks good in it. And Hawkeye gets very, very distracted. Plus: ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead

    by Max Brooks
    A comprehensive guide to surviving a zombie apocalypse, from preparation to combat.

    The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you ... (Goodreads)

  17. Player's Handbook

    by James Wyatt
    A comprehensive guide to playing Dungeons & Dragons, featuring rules and strategies.

    Everything a player needs to create heroic characters for the world’s greatest roleplaying game The Player’s Handbook® is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons® roleplayer. It contains ... (Goodreads)

  18. 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)

  19. Locke & Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega

    by Joe Hill
    The epic conclusion to the Locke family's battle against the supernatural forces that haunt their ancestral home.

    The shadows have never been darker and the end has never been closer. Turn the key and open the last door; it's time to say goodbye. The final arc of New York Times bestselling Locke & Key comes to a ... (Goodreads)

  20. There's Treasure Everywhere

    by Bill Watterson
    A humorous collection of cartoons about the everyday adventures of a curious young boy.

    In the world that Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes share, treasures can be found in the most unlikely places, from the outer regions where Spaceman Spiff travels to the rocks in one's own ... (Goodreads)

  21. 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)

  22. 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)

  23. The Magician's Land

    by Lev Grossman
    The final book in the Magicians trilogy, as Quentin Coldwater and his friends face their ultimate challenge in a magical world.

    After being expelled from the magical realm of Fillory, magician Quentin Coldwater returns to his alma mater , the magical college of Brakebills, as a new professor. There he is finally given a ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Vol. 1

    by Hayao Miyazaki
    A young princess embarks on a quest for peace, unifying the humans and the giant insects of the Valley of the Wind.

    In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Thriving industrial societies disappeared. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous ... (Goodreads)

  25. 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)

  26. The Hedge Knight

    by Ben Avery
    A young knight embarks on a quest to prove himself worthy of the chivalric code of honor.

    Contains an all new exclusive short story by George R. R. Martin! An adaptation of Martin's hit novel, bringing the world of A Song of Ice and Fire to life in comic book form. Night falls over the ... (Goodreads)

  27. Marked / Betrayed / Chosen / Untamed / Hunted

    by P.C. Cast
    A young girl is marked as a vampyre and must navigate the politics and dangers of the supernatural world.

    Zoey and her friends also face the usual teenage issues. Zoey keeps some secrets from her friends and gets in trouble with them, forcing her to consider the nature of friendship. Kristin Cast said ... (Wikipedia)

  28. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

    by George R.R. Martin
    A gritty fantasy tale of knights and dragons, set in a time of chaos and war.

    A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing ... (Goodreads)

  29. House of M

    by Brian Michael Bendis
    Scarlet Witch alters reality, creating a world where mutants are the ruling class. The Avengers and X-Men must restore reality.

    The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New ... (Goodreads)

  30. Fortunately, the Milk

    by Neil Gaiman
    A wild and wacky journey through time and space, involving pirates and dinosaurs.

    An absolute delight of a madcap story for the young (and young-at-heart) by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, with equal parts pirates and piranhas, adventure and aliens, oddity and ... (Barnes & Noble)