Recommendations based on Captain America: Winter Soldier, Volume 1by Ed Brubaker

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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. House of M

    by Brian Michael Bendis
    A young man with reality-altering powers struggles to cope with the consequences of his actions.

    The Marvel event of the decade is here! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of ... (Goodreads)

  4. 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)

  5. The Amazing Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt

    by J.M. DeMatteis
    Spider-Man is hunted by Kraven the Hunter, who seeks to prove himself superior. A dark and psychological tale of heroism and villainy.

    Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man. But there is one beast that has eluded him - the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man. And to prove that he is the hero's ... (Goodreads)

  6. Astonishing X-Men, Volume 1: Gifted

    by Joss Whedon
    A team of mutants challenge a powerful genetic engineer and fight for the survival of the mutant race.

    Dream-team creators Joss Whedon (TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) and John Cassaday ( Planetary , Captain America ) present the explosive flagship X-Men series - marking a return to classic greatness ... (Goodreads)

  7. 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)

  8. Avengers: Disassembled

    by Brian Michael Bendis
    The Avengers are torn apart by a mysterious force, leading to chaos and destruction. Can they come together to save the world?

    Jack of Hearts , who had been dead prior to the storyline, arrives at Avengers Mansion . The zombified hero explodes, damaging the mansion. Ant-Man , who approaches his former teammate, is seemingly ... (Wikipedia)

  9. 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)

  10. Berserk, Vol. 2

    by Kentaro Miura
    Dark fantasy adventure of a lone swordsman's journey to take revenge on oppressive forces.

    The evil Count uses his dark powers to transform a defeated guard captain into an inhuman horror to combat Guts, the Black Swordsman. Meanwhile, Guts' pint-sized elf sidekick, Puck, is captured and ... (Goodreads)

  11. Infinity Gauntlet

    by Jim Starlin
    Thanos wields the Infinity Gauntlet, granting him god-like powers. The universe's fate rests in the hands of the heroes who must stop him.

    Resurrected by Mistress Death to correct a perceived imbalance between life and death, the Titan Thanos first encounters the Silver Surfer, and subsequently fakes his own death to proceed without ... (Wikipedia)

  12. 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)

  13. Wolverine: Old Man Logan

    by Mark Millar
    In a dystopian future, an aged Wolverine embarks on a dangerous journey to deliver a package and seek revenge.

    Mark Millar and Steve McNiven - who last teamed for the monumental Civil War - bring us the most important Wolverine story of the 21st Century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes ... (Goodreads)

  14. Chew, Vol. 3: Just Desserts

    by John Layman
    A detective story set in a world full of anthropomorphic food characters, unraveling a food crime conspiracy.

    Things are looking up for Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats. He's got a girlfriend. He's got a partner he trusts. He even ... (Goodreads)

  15. Saga, Volume 3

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    A family's epic adventure of survival in a dangerous and unpredictable universe.

    The Eisner, Harvey, and Hugo Award-winning phenomenon continues, as new parents Marko and Alana travel to an alien world to visit their hero, while the family's pursuers finally close in on their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. 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)

  17. 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)

  18. Star Wars, Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes

    by Jason Aaron
    Luke Skywalker's transformation from farm boy to Jedi Knight, embracing the power of the Force.

    The greatest space adventure of all returns to Marvel! Luke Skywalker and the ragtag rebel band opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory so far–the destruction of the massive ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk

    by Greg Pak
    Hulk's journey to a strange, alien world, with a mission to save a people from oppressive forces.

    When a Gamma bomb causes the Hulk to lose control and attack Las Vegas, , the Illuminati decide the Hulk is too dangerous to remain on Earth. , They trick him into entering orbit to destroy a rogue ... (Wikipedia)

  20. 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)

  21. 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)

  22. Planetary, Volume 1: All Over the World and Other Stories

    by Warren Ellis
    An anthology of science-fiction stories exploring the limits of humanity in a rapidly changing world.

    Elijah Snow, a hundred year old man. Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful and bored woman. The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines. Infatuated with tracking down evidence of ... (Goodreads)

  23. Bloodline

    by Claudia Gray
    A thrilling sci-fi adventure in which a young girl fights for her freedom and her family.

    Now in her late 40s, Senator Leia Organa is frustrated by the stagnation of the New Republic 's Galactic Senate, which is troubled by inaction thanks to the rivalry of opposing factions. The ... (Wikipedia)

  24. 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)

  25. 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)

  26. Astonishing X-Men, Volume 2: Dangerous

    by Joss Whedon
    A group of mutants face powerful foes as they attempt to protect a world that hates and fears them.

    A tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected - and no, it's not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever ... (Goodreads)

  27. Saga, Volume 6

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    The sixth installment of the epic space opera graphic novel series, following the lives of a family caught in the midst of an intergalactic war.

    After a dramatic time jump, the three-time Eisner Award winner for Best Continuing Series continues to evolve, as Hazel begins the most exciting adventure of her life: kindergarten. Meanwhile, her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Saga, Volume 7

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    Epic space adventure involving two star-crossed lovers from opposing sides of intergalactic conflict.

    From the worldwide bestselling team of FIONA STAPLES and BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, “The War for Phang” is an epic, self-contained SAGA event! Finally reunited with her ever-expanding family, Hazel travels to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Miles Behind Us

    by Robert Kirkman
    A post-apocalyptic adventure of survival, exploring the remnants of a shattered 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)

  30. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    by J.K. Rowling
    Harry Potter faces a looming war as he battles dark forces and discovers his own power.

    During the summer, Harry Potter and his cousin Dudley are attacked by Dementors . Forced to use magic to fend them off, Harry is expelled from Hogwarts, but his expulsion is postponed pending a ... (Wikipedia)