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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. The Doll's House

    by Neil Gaiman
    A dark fantasy exploring the cruelty and power of fairy tales, and the consequences of secrets.

    As part of a manhood ritual, an old man in the desert tells a younger man an ancient story, detailing the tragic love between Dream and Queen Nada. Fearing the consequences of loving an immortal, ... (Wikipedia)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. We3

    by Grant Morrison
    An animal trio's fight for freedom after being transformed into cyborgs.

    A powerful tale from the ALL-STAR SUPERMAN team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. Morrison and Quitely deliver the emotional journey of WE3-three house pets weaponized for lethal combat by the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Season of Mists

    by Neil Gaiman
    A supernatural journey through various mythologies and realms, a quest to reclaim a lost soul.

    This collection begins with an Endless family meeting, wherein Desire taunts Morpheus about his intolerant treatment of a former lover, the African queen 'Nada' ("Nada" is "Nothing" in Spanish ), ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Kindly Ones

    by Neil Gaiman
    A dark fantasy featuring a morally ambiguous protagonist on a quest to save his family.

    The Penultimate volume to the phenomenal Sandman series: distraught by the kidnapping and presumed death of her son, and believing Morpheus to be responsible, Lyta Hall calls the ancient wrath of the ... (Goodreads)

  10. 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)

  11. Ghost World

    by Daniel Clowes
    Two teenage girls navigate the awkward transition to adulthood, grappling with identity, relationships, and the mundanity of suburban life.

    Ghost World has become a cultural and generational touchstone, and continues to enthrall and inspire readers over a decade after its original release as a graphic novel. Originally serialized in the ... (Goodreads)

  12. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

    by Susanna Clarke
    A whimsical tale of two magicians mastering the mysteries of English magic.

    The novel opens in 1806 in northern England with The Learned Society of York Magicians, whose members are "theoretical magicians" who believe that magic died out several hundred years earlier. The ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Batwoman: Elegy

    by Greg Rucka
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery and revenge to save her city from darkness.

    Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice , inspired by, Alice in Wonderland, , who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable. Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing ... (Wikipedia)

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. Essex County

    by Jeff Lemire
    A collection of tales exploring the lives of a rural Canadian community.

    Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into a pair of bitterly estranged loners? How does the simple-hearted care of ... (Goodreads)

  18. 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)

  19. 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)

  20. Fables, Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers

    by Bill Willingham
    Tales of wit and adventure that follows a group of animals as they traverse a treacherous kingdom.

    Bill Willingham's runaway hit series continues its success in this fourth trade paperback, featuring the rise of a new threat to Fabletown. When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly walks through the gate ... (Goodreads)

  21. 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)

  22. Batman: R.I.P.

    by Grant Morrison
    Batman faces his greatest challenge yet as he battles the Black Glove and the mysterious Dr. Hurt, leading to his ultimate demise.

    The story begins with Batman and Robin perched onto a gothic building lit by lightning. Batman defiantly proclaims "Batman and Robin will never die!" Events then flash back to Gotham City six months ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games

    by Joe Hill
    A family of siblings unlock the mysteries of a strange house, with a powerful and dangerous key.

    Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father's murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, ... (Goodreads)

  24. 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)

  25. Sweet Tooth, Volume 1: Out of the Deep Woods

    by Jeff Lemire
    A supernatural drama about a young girl who can control plants and her mysterious allies.

    Gus, a young boy with deer features, lives a quiet life deep in the woods with his father. He learns many things, from medical care to religious prophecy. Though he loves his religious father, he ... (Wikipedia)

  26. 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)

  27. 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)

  28. Asterios Polyp

    by David Mazzucchelli
    A brilliant architect's life falls apart, forcing him to confront his past and rebuild his identity.

    The triumphant return of one of comics’ greatest talents, with an engrossing story of one man’s search for love, meaning, sanity, and perfect architectural proportions. An epic story long awaited, ... (Goodreads)

  29. 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)

  30. Safeword

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    A girl discovers she has the power to travel through time and must use it to save her family.

    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)