Manga: Superheroes and super-villains

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 SynopsisWhen they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. The second of six sets, this special collector's box features beautiful, color art of the Sins themselves, and contains Vols. 8-14 of the manga, as well as an exclusive, reversible poster.

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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 SynopsisIn 2011, DC s New 52 era ushered in daring reinventions of pop culture s greatest characters with the Justice League at the forefront! This omnibus collection of the second half of visionary writer Geoff Johns time on Justice League pits the team against some of their greatest threats, as super-villains look to inherit Earth in the Forever Evil saga! In a flash of light, the world s most powerful heroes vanish as the Crime Syndicate arrives from Earth-3! As this evil version of the Justice League takes over the DC Universe, no one stands in the way of them and complete domination no one except for Lex Luthor. His main ally in this seemingly impossible battle? Batman. But that s just a prelude to the main event: the Darkseid War! The Justice League first came together years ago to stop Darkseid and his Parademon army from invading our Earth. Now Darkseid will once again make the planet a war zone, as Earth becomes the frontline in his battle with the Anti-Monitor one of the most powerfully destructive creatures ever created! New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns teams up with some of comics top artists, including David Finch, Ivan Reis, and Jason Fabok for the biggest battles the DC Universe has ever seen! This hardcover omnibus collects Justice League #24-52, Forever Evil #1-7, DC Universe: Rebirth #1, DC Sneak Peek: Justice League #1, Justice League feat. Secret Society #234, Justice League of America feat. Black Adam #74, Justice League: Darkseid War Special #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Batman #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: The Flash #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Lex Luthor #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Shazam #1, and Justice League: Darkseid War: Superman #1.

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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 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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Book SynopsisIt's a blast from the past as the original five students of Professor X are plucked from the past and brought to the present!

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Book SynopsisCan humanity escape the icy clutches of Death?The psychotic Chief Judge Casey Tweed has dethroned and killed Judge Death and taken over Death's mission to murder every living creature on the planet. The neighbouring Soviets have seen the chaos as an ideal time to launch an attack on their American enemies. As numerous battles rage a small group of rebels led by Judge Fairfax - some living, some already turned into the undead - launch a desperate effort to save their city from being converted into a necropolis, but it all seems too little too late. The Dark Judges are already spreading their contagion across the globe and in the depths of space, exterminating all life under the orders of Chief Judge Tweed. However, both the forces of death and the forces of life about to learn, just because Judge Death is dead, doesn’t mean that he is gone…The acclaimed series from Kek-W (The Order) and Dave Kendall (Dreams of Deadworld) continues in this lavish hardback collection, including never seen before concept art and sketches.Trade Review“Definitely some of the most terrifying characters in comics” – Comics Alliance“What was most shocking was how plausible and familiar the setting is. I guess what I mean is that this isn’t a science fiction pre-dystopia. It’s like Trump’s Presidency circa 2019 pre-dystopia.” – Multiversity.com

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Book SynopsisThese are the further newspaper comic strip adventures of Mandrake The Magician and his ever-faithful companion and trusty side-kick, Lothar. Join them on their never-ending quest as they once again unravel mysteries, battle intrigue and lock horns with Mandrake's arch enemy - the nefarious and ruthless, criminal mastermind, The Cobra armed with nothing more than a top hat, his incredible hypnotic abilities, a wand and the immense strength of Lothar, African Prince to save the day! Join Mandrake as he battles slavers, explores the Lost World, unlocks the mystery of the haunted house, travels to Hollywood, rescues Sonny the child movie star and meets Blozz the mysterious.

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Book SynopsisTsutomu Nihei takes Wolverine to a desolate new dimension in Wolverine: Snikt! WOLVERINE is the lone hope of the last remaining humans in a ruined dimension as they fight to survive against robotic organisms. Will he manage to save the day and keep his own humanity, or will he lose himself to the berserker rage deep inside him?

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Book SynopsisThe prelude to the next monumental Power Rangers event DARKEST HOUR!AN UNEXPECTED NEW TEAM OF POWER RANGERS ARRIVE!As if the medium-spanning, fan-favorite villain Drakkon wasn’t enough of a threat, Mistress Vile has special plans, ones that will bring the Rangers’ greatest foe into our world! But this scheming isn’t without consequences for Drakkon, and he’ll have to take a page from the book of Zordon if he wants the world of the Coinless to survive.But who would be unhinged enough to join his team? As if they have a choice…Meanwhile, the HyperForce Rangers must do everything they can–including gathering any available and unexpected allies from every corner of the multiverse–as they battle against Mistress Vile and Dark Specter’s spreading infection of the Morphin Grid!Acclaimed Dead Mall and Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance writer Adam Cesare teams up with Mighty Morphin artist Moisés Hidalgo to present the last Rangers anyone would want to be… that fans didn’t know they needed! Collects Power Rangers Unlimited: The Coinless #1 and Power Rangers Unlimited: HyperForce #1.

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Book SynopsisReturn to Paris with Marinette and Adrian in the manga of the beloved animated series, now streaming on Netflix! Marinette is your typical high school student: cheery and a little clumsy. Not so typical? She can transform into a superhero! As the confident, masked Ladybug, Marinette guards the streets of the City of Lights alongside Cat Noir, another superhero who, unbeknownst to Marinette, is her classmate Adrian, and her crush! Adrian doesn't know who Ladybug is, either, but he's crushing on her, too. Supervillains, school, and criss-crossed crushes? As if being a teenager and a crime fighting superhero wasn't enough!

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Book SynopsisMyriam is seeing things, and so can we, but her husband Fred is adamant it's all a lot of nonsense. In A Thousand Coloured Castles Brookes once again twitches the net curtains of the suburban south in this gloriously crayoned follow-up to the prize-winning The Black Project.

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Book SynopsisOriginally serialised in Lion, Karl the Viking is a sweeping historical fantasy story of an orphaned Saxon boy, adopted and raised by the viking Eingar after his raid on Britain. Upon coming of age Karl succeeds Eingar and leads his tribe into battle in Britain against wild tribes of Picts, and re-connects with his old Saxon family, gaining an ally in his cousin Godwulf, and making an enemy of the Earl of Eastumbria.These fast-paced stories were drawn by Don Lawrence shortly before he revolutionised painted comic art with The Trigan Empire, when he was already a master of pen and ink, and his Karl the Viking series was the pinnacle of black and white comic art.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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Book Synopsis Following the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man, who made his first appearance in Amazing Fantasy no. 15, published in August 1962, comes the web-slinger’s iconic first appearances as they have never been seen before This handsome book is perfect for both lifelong fans and the latest generation of Marvel enthusiasts, and is a must-have for every comic book collection. Spider-Man first swung onto the comic book pages in August 1962 with the publication of Amazing Fantasy no. 15, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and with cover art by Jack Kirby. Sixty years after the comic’s publication, award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd reimagines the iconic first story also told in The Amazing Spider-Man no. 1 from March 1963 using original vintage copies of both comic books to present these classic tales in a whole new way. The book also includes text by Chip Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Peter Sander

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Book SynopsisHATCHING... A PLAN?!Sakura, a human only pretending to be a succubus at her monster girl high school, finds herself the very center of sapphic attention! Harpy Hayate?s laying period is coming up, and she?s harboring the hope that her crush Sakura will help her with passing her egg! Meanwhile, every body part?including tails, tentacles, and wings!?is fair play during a sweaty game of kick volleyball in the school''s gymnasium! When Hayate and Sakura encounter one another in the gym''s supply room after the match, anything can happen...but what will?!

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Book SynopsisWhen mysterious monsters are abducting Gotham citizens, Batman will have to team up with his archnemesis The Joker to protect his city. The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham s commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight s deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.

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Book SynopsisBeing a father can't be harder than being Batman, right? Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?

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Book SynopsisAs any super-speedster worth their salt will tell you, time can move pretty slow for the incredibly fast. A lot can happen in sixty seconds... So what happens when an entire armada of conquering speedster aliens shows up on Earth's doorstep? The most intense battle the Earth has ever waged in the span of 60 seconds begins! Collects The Flash #790-796 and The Flash: One-Minute War Special #1.

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Book SynopsisTragedy and Future Possibilities Loom for the Mighty Morphin Team! As the Rangers deal with the emotional aftermath of a recent tragedy, they face an identity crisis, realising there are some challenges they simply can’t overcome. With the help of a returning Ranger, can the team finally turn the tide of their current battle and discover their true role in the universe? In the Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin #1 special, discover the origins of fan-favourites Andros and Zhane, the present danger they find themselves in, as well as what the future holds for the entire Power Rangers saga! Superstar Power Rangers writer Mat Groom and GLAAD-nominated writer Marguerite Bennett join artists Moisés Hidalgo, Anna Kekovsky Chandra, and Giuseppe Cafaro to bring the future of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Collects Mighty Morphin #21-22 and Power Rangers Unlimited: Countdown to Ruin #1.

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Book SynopsisThe Legion of Doom s master plan is finally coming to light, and they plan to take the Justice League out of their way. With the new apex predator version of Lex Luthor leading hoards of villains across the cosmos, he s ready to spark a war between the Legion of Doom and the Justice League that spans space, time and the Multiverse itself. Can the Justice League find the Totality before the Legion of Doom get its villainous hands on the cosmic weapon? What will our heroes find in these other timelines? Find out this and more in Justice League by Scott Snyder Deluxe Edition Book Three collecting Justice League #26-39!

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Book SynopsisAfter her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle's boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she's still a young girl at heart, especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san.

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Book Synopsis"I’d struggle to overstate how much I enjoy and admire Al Ewing’s work [...] A typical Ewing story is technically ambitious, ethically astute, and intellectually playful. In short; great fun." - Sequart Go on patrol and see Mega-City One - and beyond - through the eyes of Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk), one of the most original writers in comics, as Judge Dredd dispenses justice to mutants, laidback religious cults, the Sex Olympics and Santa Claus. But when polite ex-stripper Zombo appears in his dimension, has old Stoney Face finally met his match?Collecting many of Ewing’s outrageous Dredd stories for the first time and featuring an all-star cast of artists, including Liam Sharp (Green Lantern, Wonder Woman), John Higgins (Dreadnoughts: Breaking Ground, Judge Dredd, Watchmen), Simon Fraser (Judge Dredd, Nikolai Dante) and Ben Willsher (Roy of the Rovers, Judge Dredd), this is an essential collection for fans of the Law. Trade Review"I’d struggle to overstate how much I enjoy and admire Al Ewing’s work... A typical Ewing story is technically ambitious, ethically astute, and intellectually playful. In short; great fun." -- Sequart"[Al Ewing is] the current king of Cosmic Marvel." -- Polygon

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Book SynopsisIn an age where the X-men never existed, mutantkind is on the brink of extinction. They band together for protection, but it could be that the enemy lies within.

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Book SynopsisAs players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster. Mikami's middle age hasn't gone as he planned: He never found a girlfriend, he got stuck in a dead-end job, and he was abruptly stabbed to death in the street at 37. So when he wakes up in a new world straight out of a fantasy RPG, he's disappointed but not exactly surprised to find that he's facing down a dragon, not as a knight or a wizard but as a blind slime demon. But there are chances for even a slime to become a hero...

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Book SynopsisWritten by Brian Azzarello Art by Lee Bermejo & Mick Gray Cover by Lee Bermejo In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER covers) the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker. After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds his city divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham's most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman! Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker you won't want to miss this one! Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 128 pg, FC, $19.99 USTrade Review“Disturbing, violent, oddly psychological and insanely wonderful.” – USA WEEKEND“If you liked “The Dark Knight,” Joker is a must-have for your bookshelf." – MTV.com“Terrific and disturbing.” – THE VILLAGE VOICE“One of the best written and illustrated comics to come out of a major publishing house this year.” – THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

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