Manga: Superheroes and super-villains

Book SynopsisSaltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world... a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?

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Book SynopsisSaltherine, princess of the Kingdom of Aldarake, dreams of traveling the world, a dangerous dream in a land where monsters roam the countryside! A chance meeting with a wanderer gives her hope that she might still find excitement in her life. But then she discovers the wanderer's true identity: Momotaro the Peach Boy, demon-slayer of legend! Though terrified by his bloody profession, Sally feels driven to follow Momotaro and learn more. But is this curiosity, or a magical connection that goes deeper than either of them realize?

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Book SynopsisThe official spinoff manga of Rent-A-Girlfriend features fan-favorite Sumi, the shy girl longing to come out of her shell. Sumi Sakurasawa is shy. Even simple things, like going for a donut with someone or calling out to a stranger that they've dropped something, paralyze her with fear. Her strategy? Become a "rent-a-girlfriend" and make some cash while she practices her people skills! But raising the stakes even higher might not be the foolproof solution she thought it was. And even worse, to keep the gig, she needs five-star reviews, and that means no freezing up or freaking out on a date. How is that even possible?!

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Book SynopsisThe Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having!

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Book SynopsisThere are powerful beings whose spirits dwell within old objects: tsukumogami. Hyoma is a young man who despises these evil spirits for robbing him of something precious. His mission: to use the supernatural powers granted to him to dispatch these tsukomogami back to their own world, no matter what it takes. But when Hyoma’s grandfather sends him to live with Botan, a kind-hearted girl who peacefully shares a house with an assortment of overprotective tsukumogami, it’s more than Hyoma can bear. Can Botan help Hyoma overcome his rage, or will his thirst for vengeance lead him down a dark and violent path? The supernatural battle action fantasy manga that inspired the anime!

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Book SynopsisAfter years of anticipation, the epic story is finally here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story Batman, Batgirl and Red Hood - all past victims of the Joker - work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they ve ever faced before!

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Book SynopsisPaul Dini has a magnificently successful career writing about Batman in both television and comic book form and now his legendary work is collected in an omnibus for the first time! From Dini's take on Selina Kyle's path of vengeance against Hush, all the way to Batman's incredible journey on Detective Comics #1000, this omnibus includes some of Paul Dini's best work on the Caped Crusader's iconic adventures. Collects Batman #685 (1940-), Batman Annual #1 (2016-), Batman Black and White #3 (2013-), Batman: Gotham Knights #14 (2000-), Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #7, #10-14, #16-21, DCU Holiday Special #1, Detective Comics #821-824, #826-828, #831, #833-834, #837-841, #843-850, #852, #1000

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Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight will leave Gotham and enter the Abyss! While unraveling a mystery that involves his closest allies, Batman will come to face-to-face with a new villain who turns the darkness into his greatest threat. As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! He ll discover Batman Inc. s mysterious new benefactor and clash with a brand-new foe who turns Batman s greatest weapon against him. Will Batman be able to save his closest allies or find himself lost in the dark against the Abyss? Collects Batman #118-121, #124.

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Book SynopsisA bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker's rampage affect the citizens of the city? Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of 'The Joker War,' but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he's made his decision. It's time Gotham City had a new hero. Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City's hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after 'The Joker War,' and with this change comes increasing dangers. Also, in honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, this collection features the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen! Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.

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Book SynopsisIt's the Dawn of the DCU! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up big blue is...SUPERCORP?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! This all-new chapter of Superman ushers in an iconic age of the DCU, as writer Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and artist Jamal Campbell (Hugo Award winning Far Sector) create a story that welcomes new readers and delights longtime fans. Collects Superman (2023) #1-5.

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Book SynopsisTurns out that the 'magical powers' are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. Freshman year is gonna be a doozy. Before starting college, Mari Jiwe's relatives gift her an ancestral totem, once fabled to give its wearer the powers of the animal kingdom. Mari just chalks its 'magical powers' up to superstition. After arriving in New York City, though, she definitely notices something strange about her new home. Especially the animals. While Mari battles staying awake in class and feral subway rats, dark plans emerge from the corners of the vast metropolis. Girls who look just like her start going missing and Mari can't shake the feeling that she's next. As for the totem? Turns out that the 'magical powers' are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. Freshman year is gonna be a doozy.

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Book SynopsisFive years ago, Batman and Robin worked the most disturbing case of their crimefighting careers... Bringing down the organization of the ultimate human trafficker, the mysterious woman known only as Mother. At the time, Dick Grayson never quite understood the scope of that case, but now its darkest secrets are coming back to haunt him and everyone else who ever worked with Batman! With Bruce Wayne now lost to them, Dick and all his allies are out in the cold! Who can they trust? Is someone among them not who they say they are? And who is the deadly, silent young woman in black who s come to Gotham City looking for Batman? Collects BATMAN ETERNAL #1-52 and BATMAN #28.

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Book SynopsisAlbion suffers under the tyrannical reign of the Emperor Brutus and his Trojan army. Also bolstering his power are the dragons he has at his disposal, using them to spread terror across the land. Celtic warrior Sláine is leading a rebellion against the occupiers, taking the fight all the way to New Troy - and discovering the secrets that lie in Brutus's dungeons…

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Book SynopsisThe third collection of Britain's best-loved homegrown superhero, collects stories published in Buster from 1978 through to 1979.Billy Farmer, AKA the Leopardman continues to juggle his tough home life with his career as Selbridge's premier superhero! As the Leopardman, Billy has managed to thwart countless dastardly villains, but now he faces an all new challenge as The Snow Beast is in town, intent on causing chaos during a cold winter...Trade Review"an absolute joy to read ...a fast-paced and often funny yarn, with action-packed art from two top British talents of the time" - Down The Tubes on Volume One * Down The Tubes *"I am awestruck at how great these comics are ... I wholeheartedly recommend parents introduce their children to the Beast of Selbridge." - Pop Culture Bandit * Pop Culture Bandit *"This is a book that is so wonderfully readable, the pace of it pulling you in, such a fabulous thing. And the quality of their linework and figurework is just as good. This is beautiful stuff." - Comicon.com * Comicon.com *"Classic comics brought back to life for a whole new generation of readers!" - Broken Frontier * Broken Frontier *'...utterly unmissable reading…' - Comicsreview.co.uk 'It's a bit of a gem from the rich history of UK comics.' - Whenwagonwheelswerebigger.com

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Book Synopsis'A superhero like none you've seen before. Thrilling' IAN RANKIN*A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR*A delightfully witty and exciting graphic novel by one of Britain's favourite artistsDragman tells the story of August Crimp, a man who has superpowers when he puts on women's clothes. August loves wearing a dress but is deeply ashamed of his compulsion and terrified of rejection should it ever come out. So he tells no one. Not even his wife. But then one day a little girl falls from the rooftop cafe at the Art Museum and August has no choice but to fly and save her - an event witnessed by hundreds of people. And August Crimp's life is never the same again.Dragman is Steven Appleby's first long-form graphic thriller. Inspired by the superhero comics he read as a child and informed by his own secret life as a transvestite, Steven Appleby has created a multi-layered, tightly plotted, cleverly structured novel with a compulsive forward drive in which August battles greed, evil and his own self-doubt in a fight to save himself, his marriage - and the human soul. A real page-turner, Dragman brims with humanity, subtlety and wit - plus plenty of Steven Appleby's oblique and absurdly imaginative musings on 'what is life really all about?'Fans of Steven Appleby's unmistakable drawing style, as seen in his many books and in comic strips such as Captain Star (NME, Observer), Small Birds Singing (The Times), and Loomus (Guardian), will not be disappointed.Trade ReviewGreat graphic novel this. A superhero like none you've seen before. Thrilling but also packs an emotional punch. -- Ian RankinFans of Steven Appleby’s brilliant cartoons know already of their unique energy… All the same, his first long-form graphic novel, Dragman, will surely bring him massed armies of new admirers. Funny, sweet and emotionally true, it doesn’t so much tip toe on to fraught cultural territory as dance wildly across it. In this sense, at least, it has the added virtue of being at once both wildly transgressive and powerfully reassuring… Appleby has torn up all the rules, and not only those that dictate, at this point in the 21st century, that a person’s identity must be clearly labelled, pinned down like some dead butterfly… It’s all marvellous fun. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *Graphic Novel of the Month* *One of the many pleasures of Steven Appleby’s debut graphic novel Dragman is the way it finds a way to refresh the superhero narrative; to use it to discuss masculinity and, in particular, transvestism... Appleby is a cartoonist who is both a capable storyteller and has funny bones… A welcome addition to editorial cartooning in the UK. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald Scotland *Both a lively romp and a touching book about coming to terms with yourself, with juicy villains and a funny, likable supporting cast. -- James Smart * Guardian *Books of the Year* *Super heroes don't come more super than Steven Appleby's transvestite hero, Dragman. Also known as Dolly Marie, Dragman's struggle against evil Black Mist is apocalyptic, neurotic, tender and very funny – and brilliantly drawn in Appleby's nimble, nubbly line. * Posy Simmonds *

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Book SynopsisThe deadliest tales of the psychotic symbiote.

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Book SynopsisAfter the events of Killable, Wolverine has something to prove. However, before he can take on Sabretooth again, he'll need to build himself back up, get better and stronger than he's ever been. But it's not as easy as he thought...

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Book SynopsisMagneto is on a one-man mission to safeguard the future of mutantkind by any means necessary. So far, he's done so by eliminating human threats. But what happens when it's MUTANTS who pose a threat to their own species?

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Book SynopsisAn epic saga of greed, sorcery and one man’s heroic sacrifice. Ireland’s legendary super hero, Cú Chulainn, stands alone against the thousands of warriors controlled by the enchantress Queen Maeve, who is determined to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley and claim the lands of Ulster for her own. Supernatural feats of strength, ferocious battles and the tragic destinies of Cú Chulainn and Ferdia are vividly recreated in this action-packed, glorious retelling of one of the most famous stories from ancient Celtic myth. This unique and powerful graphic novel brings to life the legendary figure that is Cú Chulainn.Trade Review'visually … a pure feast' -- thearcade.iespectacular * Irish Examiner *the fastest selling graphic novel in Ireland -- Evening Echoexciting new graphic novel … its action-packed battle sequences are as bloody and dramatic as any reader could wish for -- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013nicely-designed … comic-loving older children and young adults will really enjoy this -- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013action heroes, intrigue and more than a little mysticism translate well into graphic novel form ... visually stunning ... Sliney’s restrained palette uses colour to effectively convey atmosphere and mood ... moments of perfectly timed comic relief -- Books IrelandWill Sliney has stayed faithful to the original legend ... the art … really lifts the book -- gnyeahyeah.coman interesting treatment of a tale which I'd imagine is unfamiliar to the majority of non-Irish readers, and I'd definitely suggest it's worth taking a look at! I'm certainly looking forward to the second and third in the series -- gnyeahyeah.comgenius -- Irish Tatler Man Magazinethrough dynamic action and rich detail, the Corkman transports the reader to a brutal but accessible version of ancient Ireland ... slots neatly into the O’Brien Press’s growing line of graphic novels with historical bents ... more Avengers than Aosdana -- Irish Examineran easy introduction to epic Irish literature for adult and younger reader alike -- Books Irelandperfect format for the retelling of one of Ireland’s most famous stories ... not one for purists, but a meaty undertaking nonetheless -- Sunday Business Posta pure labour of love: a must read for any Irish comic fan! -- thearcade.iethe pages of Celtic Warrior The Legend of Cú Chulainn serve as not only proof of the talent we have in this country but also act as a beautiful and astounding reminder of the wealth we have in Ireland when it comes to our own history and folklore ... we need something to remind us why Ireland is worth fighting for; Will Sliney has not just created a brilliant graphic novel but he has awoken the hero we all need -- thearcade.ierousing stuff ... compelling ... spellbinding! The power and the glory of Irish myth in a splash of graphic colour and sharp dialogue -- RTE Guidethe fact that the book is a labour of love really shines through in what truly is a benchmark for domestically produced graphic novels -- Irishcomicsnews.comferocious, bloody and sexy ... will shock traditionalists and delight teenage readers ... stunning illustrations -- Irish Independenthugely entertaining ... haunting narrative ... engrossing tale that was as violent and brutal as it was fulfilling and encompassing ... Sliney’s abilities shine through in the action packed almost cinematic fight scenes ... visceral ... superb memorable images -- Irishcomicsnews.comSliney can hold his head high with what he has accomplished and O’Brien Press can add another critical success to their growing stable of home-grown titles -- Irishcomicsnews.comsimply, a superb offering -- Irishcomicsnews.coma cross between ‘Tomb Raider’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ -- Irish IndependentAt Marvel, Cork’s Will Sliney has long since cemented himself as an institution with work on multiple Marvel Star Wars properties and Spider-Man 2099. Younger readers may recognise him from his stint doing drawing lessons for RTE’s Home School Hub, but another fine achievement is his mythical masterwork Celtic Warrior: The Legend of Cu Chulainn. Written and drawn by Sliney, it’s a great reworking of the Ulster Cycle, featuring Ireland’s own original superhero (and unapologetic murderer of large dogs) * O’Reilly/@shockproofbeats *A huge success * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisDaniel Dos Santos just wants everything to go back to normal. His life is way too chaotic, and life would be much simpler if it would slow down. Too bad slowing down is the last thing he can do. Danny Dos Santos may be tired of being the superhero speedster Accell, but the superhero life isn’t easily ignored. When the criminal underworld is poised for a dramatic shakeup and military experiments rampage through the streets, you can’t just turn a blind eye, can you? Or is donning the suit just putting a target on his back for more prepared players?

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Book SynopsisFeatures 12 full color amazing reproductions of key pieces of art from Alex Maleev, featuring Daredevil and related characters. Each print measures 11 x 17 and all plates are collected in a durable plastic portfolio.

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Book SynopsisPercival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds... after all, it's his destiny!

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Book SynopsisThe haunting epic that plunged the DC Universe into darkness collected in its entirety for the first time ever! The Blackest Night is now here. As black rings rain from the sky former, friends and loved ones rise from their graves as twisted monsters with only one mission: Death.The Black Lanterns have arrived, and they''re bringing death and destruction with them. Putting aside old vendettas, it''s now up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to marshal DC''s greatest heroes (as well as their deadliest foes) in a huge, universe-spanning battle to save the DC Universe from an army of the dead. Their collective mission: to defend the light against the blackest night. Now collected in sequential order and in one gigantic volume for the first time, Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary is written by critically acclaimed author Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock) and illustrated by Ivan Reis (Superman), Patrick Gleason (Batman & Robin), Doug Mahnk

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Book SynopsisThe last concert of the DC Universe! Unleash the beast and let the headbanging begin! When the Earth is enveloped by the Dark Multiverse, the Justice League is at the mercy of the Batman Who Laughs. Humanity struggles to survive in a hellish landscape twisted beyond recognition, while Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman have all been separated and fight to survive. The heroes will need to fight their way across their demonic new home and come face-to-face with their entire history in order to stop the Batman Who Laughs once and for all! They re playing all the hits and teaming up with classic collaborators in this final tour of the entire DC Universe! SCOTT SNYDER, GREG CAPULLO, JONATHAN GLAPION, and FCO PLASCENCIA the legendary team behind Dark Nights: Metal and Batman: Last Knight on Earth take center stage and reunite for one last tour. Collecting Dark Nights: Death Metal 1-7, this deluxe hardcover features behind-the scenes sketches from GREG CAPULLO.

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Book SynopsisGeoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, the writer/artist team behind the blockbuster Green Lantern: Rebirth and The Sinestro Corps War, brought Barry Allen back after his death in Crisis On Infinite Earths in an explosive, jaw-dropping epic that reintroduces the modern age Flash. The Fastest Man came speeding back and his breakneck pace never slowed down with all-new unforgettable adventures. This collection features the epics stories that followed his return that no fan of the Scarlet Speedster should miss out on reading including Flashpoint where Barry Allen wakes up to a world that is not his own. A place where his mother was never killed and the Flash never existed. The history of Barry s life is not as he remembers it, and the people he cares about most are now strangers, vanished, or worse. This altered universe is on the brink of a cataclysmic war. No human has ever wielded the Green Lantern s light, and no one has ever heard of Superman. Batman has as much blood on his hands as his enemies do, and America s last hope is Cyborg. Powerless and alone, Barry Allen desperately tries to hold on to his memories of the reality that once was. If there is any hope of setting things right, he must convince this world s strange, dangerous heroes to help him fix what was broken. Includes: Final Crisis: Rogue s Revenge #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; Flash #1-12; Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1; Blackest Night: Black Lantern Corps Vol. 2 #1; The Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 #1; Flashpoint #1-5.

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Book SynopsisBrings together the very best tales from the team's 50 plus-year history, including their greatest and most pivotal moments and battles against their deadliest enemy and one of their own... Dark Phoenix!

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Book SynopsisThe Twelfth Doctor has just regenerated - but the universe won't give him a minute's rest! Not when there's a violent star on the warpath on a terraformed ice planet - or an ancient alien, masquerading as the goddess Kali, murdering her way towards resurrection in the year 2314! Enter the TARDIS with the Doctor and Clara for stunning new adventures! First, the pair battle an enemy who can slide between the cracks of the universe and take over unwilling human hosts - the FRACTURES! Then, the pair discovers an alien invasion in 1960s Las Vegas - forcing them to team up with gangsters! Next, The Doctor and Clara are back with a jaunt back to 1845, where the pair discover a horrifying secret hidden in a stately home! Then, the malevolent Hyperions return to scorch the solar system of all life - and the Doctor is pulled into in an epic war for the future of all humankind!Trade Review"Has every trademark of a classic, Moffat-written episode" - Mind Of The Geek "Colorful and fun!" - Newsarama "Exciting, fast-moving, funny and mysterious" - Geek Mom "The art is fantastic!" - Wired "A must read for Doctor Who fans" - Comicosity "I loved it!" - Ain't It Cool "Captures Peter Capaldi's take on the Doctor brilliantly" - Unleash The Fanboy "A must read book" - Images Unplugged "The art and coloring is terrific" - Doctor Who News "Nails the tone of the show" - Comic Book "Feels like an episode of the series" - How To Love Comics "The artwork is beautiful" - Nerdly "Captures the humor of Capaldi's Doctor" - Kabooooom "Exciting and engaging" - Nerds Unchained "Highly recommended" - Comic Of The Day "Tons of the trademark wackiness you expect" - Giant Freakin Robot "I Thoroughly Enjoyed This!" - Project Fandom "An Excellent tale!" - TM Stash "If you are a Whovian, this is definitely for you!" - Retrenders "The characterisation of Capaldi's Doctor is spot-on" - Comic Buzz "The Twelfth Doctor will rock your world" - Warped Factor "Exotic, historical, futuristic, suspenseful." - The Geek Girl Project "Feels exactly like the best-written episodes from the ninth season." - Whatcha Reading

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Book SynopsisIt's the Swingin' Sixties, and there's only one spy standing between crime and world domination - and her name is Jane Bond! Jane Bond, Secret Agent, is the finest spy on Worldpol's roster. Armed with her wits, her fists, and an array of futuristic tech, she is our last line of defense against a international criminal underworld. From fighting a school of super villainesses, to foiling plans to melt to Artic ice caps, to escaping the clutches of a giant mechanical lobster, there's no shortage of dangerous missions Jane must undertake for Queen and Country!This collection of campy espionage adventure from 1960s girls' comic Princess Tina is lovingly restored to its full glory, and is lavishly illustrated throughout by Mike Hubbard, the artist of iconic Daily Mirror strip Jane.

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Book SynopsisAn epic teenage DC hero event brought to you by Teen Titans writer Geoff Johns and iconic Young Justice illustrator Todd Nauck!When Stargirl of the Justice Society and Green Arrow's ally Red Arrow discover a tragic teenage hero from the past has gone missing, they set out to find him…only to discover he's not the first teenage hero of the Golden Age to have vanished without a trace. But where have they gone? Who are they? And what does the Childminder want with them?Collects Stargirl: The Lost Children #1-6 and Stargirl Spring Break Special#1.

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Book SynopsisIn the aftermath of the Eltarian War, the Omega Rangers take on their most ambitious mission yet!With the threat of the Empyreals defeated and Earth saved, the Omega Rangers must forge a new path for themselves! Massive galaxies, countless planets, and more than just humans in need of heroes inspires the Omegas to make a bold proclamation – they’ll go wherever they are needed and be heroes for the entire universe. Immediately separate distress calls from two distant planets force the team to split up. Zack and Trini soon learn that even the battles you win have costs, while Jason and Yale come face-to-face with a fan-favorite character on a mission of revenge! ! But protecting the galaxy means Safehaven is left unguarded and when an ancient containment canister is stolen, it may spell doom for the Omega Rangers… Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and fan favorite artist Marco Renna (Mighty Morphin) forge a bold new path for the Omega Rangers in the wake of the Eltarian War. Collects Power Rangers #17-20.

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Book SynopsisIn the second, and concluding, volume of Karl the Viking the brave Briton takes the fight even further abroad than before as he and his band of warriors battle against the rival viking Gefion One-Eye in Africa, become mercenaries in a violent dispute between treacherous Russian tribes, and survive against fantastical and unnatural sea monsters. Karl the Viking is the series which made Don Lawrence's reputation, and it was on this basis that he was hired to revolutionise painted comic art with The Trigan Empire. This volume also contains stories written by Michael Moorcock penned when he was just beginning to create the adventures of Elric.Trade ReviewReviews for Don Lawrence's The Rise and Fall of theTrigan Empire"Vastly influential. Stunning. Dominated the genre of Science-Fiction epics." * The Independent *"Don [Lawrence] painted a comic I loved. It was called the Trigan Empire - two comic pages a week, in the children's magazine "Look and Learn", which even schools who banned comics allowed" -- Neil Gaiman"I love Trigan Empire! It's absolutely epic." -- Duncan Jones (director Source Code, Moon)"Lawrence [is] celebrated for his richly coloured, highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds." * The New York Times *

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