Manga: Superheroes and super-villains

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Book SynopsisThe Bat-Family realises Oracle's system has been hacked! But who is powerful enough to break into Oracle's own super-secure network? Not only that, this mysterious Anti-Oracle is taking advantage of Gotham City's state of fear and has bombarded the city with falsities.. With the Bat-Team's comms unreliable, Nightwing heads to Gotham to find the source of Anti-Oracle's transmissions. When Batgirl and Nightwing accidentally get hit with something it reveals their deepest fears...and it involves each other. Collects Nightwing #95-100

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Book SynopsisWhen a fast-living EMT is entrusted with the power to sense and siphon pain from others, Sylas is presented with a new purpose: to ease the misery of those around him. But the more he uses this gift, the more it curses him with carrying the burdens of others’ pain. And it soon attracts the attention of mysterious forces who covet the power for themselves, forcing Sylas to decide whether he will continue his mission or revert to his old ways. Comic book documentarian Patrick Meaney (Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods, The Image Revolution) teams up with artist Jeff Edwards (G.I. JOE) with a story by Mohsen Ashraf for a creator-owned, noir fantasy evoking the lore of Neil Gaiman's AMERICAN GODS and the psychological thrilling action of M. Night Shyamalan's UNBREAKABLE. Collects Syphon #1-3Trade Review“A brilliantly crafted story.”—GWW“Each page is a fascinating to look at and Sylas's story has a deep well of mythology and intrigue to keep any reader's attention.”—Black Nerd Problems“A rich story with an engaging protagonist.”—Major Spoilers

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Book SynopsisBatman. Superman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. The Flash. These are the world s greatest heroes the team known as the Justice League of America. The JLA has battled terrifying foes across the galaxy but what will happen when the battle turns inward? A mysterious plague has swept across Earth. All language has seemingly turned to gibberish, and the world is plunged into a state of panic as communication becomes impossible. The JLA is determined to set things right but it turns out that one of their own may have played a role in this disaster. Is one of the heroes truly responsible for the chaos across the planet? Will the JLA survive this shocking betrayal? JLA: The Tower of Babel The Deluxe Edition is a tale of epic proportions, by acclaimed writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, The Flash) and artist Howard Porter (The Flash, Scooby Apocalypse). Collects JLA #18-21, 32-33, 43-46, and two stories from JLA Secret Files #3.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times BestsellerThe villainous Bane breaks the Bat in one of the most popular and well-known Batman tales! The inmates of Arkham Asylum have broken free and Batman must push himself to the limits to re-apprehend the Joker, Poison Ivy, the Riddler, Killer Croc and more. Pushed to the limits, he comes face-to-face against the monstrosity known as Bane, who delivers a crippling blow destined to change the Caped Crusader forever!This volume collects Batman: Vengeance of Bane Special #1, Batman #491-500, Detective Comics #659-666, Showcase ''93 #7-8 and Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16-18.

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Book SynopsisAt last, the original two League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen epics are collected in a single volume!In this amazingly imaginative tale, Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man unite to defeat a deadly menace to London and all Britons!Then, one month later, the skies over England are filled with flaming rockets as Mars launches the first salvo of an invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers can save mother England and the Earth itself.Trade Review"Acclaimed comics author Moore (Watchmen) has combined his love of 19th-century adventure literature with an imaginative mastery of its 20th-century corollary, the superhero comic book."—Publishers Weekly "A sharp-witted gloss on the scientific and sexual obsessions of Victorian society."—Time

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Book SynopsisEat Your Heart Out! The best-selling series collecting The Law in order continues as Judge Dredd tests his wits against a grisly selection of Mega-City One’s most maniacal murderers! In the dystopian metropolis Mega-City One, crime lurks around every corner, whether it’s The Surgeon, who feeds on the still beating heart of his victims, the globetrotting blogging serial killer Global Psycho, or the deadly plots in Mega-City One's virtual gardening competitions! The only thing stopping the city from falling into depravity and chaos are the Judges, and toughest of them all is Judge Dredd - Judge, Jury and Executioner! Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence) with Gordon Rennie (Warhammer), Ian Edginton (The Establishment), and Robbie Morrison (The Authority) and boasting art by Henry Flint (Hawk the Slayer), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Dark Empire), Arthur Ranson (Anderson, Psi-Divison), Greg Staples (Magic: The Gathering), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones) and D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces), Case Files 42 is another blood pumping collection of taunt crime capers in the nightmarish Mega-City One!

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Book SynopsisIn the nightmare metropolis of the future he is judge, jury and executioner - he is Judge Dredd!The best-selling Complete Case Files series continues with Judge Dredd taking on terrorist organisations, hunting down PJ Maybe who has taken on a new disguise, and Pat Mills returns with Blood of Satanus II: Dark Matters.Drawn by a roster of the greatest artists working on Judge Dredd in the 21st Century - Chris Weston (The Filth), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars), Henry Flint (Zombo), and Ian Gibson (Halo Jones) - the Judge Dredd Case Files series has sold over half a million copies.

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Book SynopsisThe Super Sons are back! Superboy and Robin, otherwise known as Jon Kent and Damian Wayne, continue their epic adventures in the Super Sons Omnibus Super Duper Edition! The greatest superheroes of today's world, Superman and Batman, are the picture of greatness! Their sons, Superboy and Robin, are following in their fathers' footsteps and training to become the heroes of tomorrow! The Batman of Tomorrow returns to the present, revealing the dark destiny of Superboy and vowing to prevent the cataclysmic disaster that he would cause. And when the Supersons go on the run, the Batman of Tomorrow recruits the Teen Titans of Tomorrow to help him. Superboy's life hangs in the balance, will Superman, Robin, and others be able to keep him safe from the Batman of Tomorrow? AND THERE'S MORE! The Super Sons lost and secret adventures are also tied into this omnibus collection! Taking readers on an epic tale that transcends current events, as Superboy and Robin find themselves targets of an interstellar team of young badasses called the Gang. Lost in space and time--having barely escaped the Gang--Superboy and Robin will have to go through the Planet of Mystery, an intergalatic juvenile detention facility, and a lawless planet that lives like the wild wild west, in order to get home again! But will the Gang be able to play planetary smash-and-grab with Earth before the Super Sons can get back? Collects Super Sons #1-16, Super Sons Annual #1, Super Sons/Dynomutt #1, Superman #10-11 and #37-38, Teen Titans #15, Adventures of the Super Sons #1-12, Challenge of the Super Sons #1-7, and a short story from Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1.

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Book SynopsisIn the nightmare metropolis of the future he is judge, jury and executioner - he is Judge Dredd!The best-selling Complete Case Files series continues with Judge Dredd leaving the mean streets of Mega-City One to bring his own brand of 'justice' to other parts of the world.The hunt for one perp leads the lawman to the ruins of Cincinnati, while another criminal racket has links to the Far East. Against his better wishes, Dredd must join forces with People's Justice Ministry Inspector Liu Chan Yeun, known on the streets as 'Johnny Woo'!

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Book SynopsisDEAD END RETURNSContact tablets and teleportation circles across the world have stopped functioning. Now, Rudeus and his allies gather at the Superd village, where a powerful subjugation patrol aims to take them out. The third North God Kalman, the former Sword God Gal Farion, and the Ogre God Marta march among their ranks. Rudeus?s team puts their lives on the line in this ultimate clash of the world?s most mighty warriors!

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Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight teams up with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. in a series of adventures and mysteries! It all starts when Batman discovers his original purple gloves are missing Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo will have to go back in time to solve the case! Collects The Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries #1-6.

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Book SynopsisClark Kent visits Japan as Superman, traveling the country in pursuit of Meshi! What is Meshi? A new villain? A new ally? None of those! It's all about restaurants and exciting new food as Superman tours culinary delights!? As the strongest man on Earth, Superman works hard every day, and one of his favorite things to do is eat lunch in Japan. Some days, he's admonishing the Flash for eating super-fast rather than savoring a wonderful bowl of udon noodles. Other days, he's competing with his archnemesis, Lex Luthor, for Pixtagram status and discouraging Cyborg from paying too much attention to reviews on gourmet food sites. But when he takes an interview with Lois Lane, Superman will need to use all of his abilities to not look nervous at lunch with the woman he loves!

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Book SynopsisContinuing the hardcover collections of Alan Moore''s award-winning run on THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING, this third volume is brimming with visceral horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse, the hideous madman called Nukeface. Best of all, this volume features the comics debut of John Constantine, Hellblazer, who launches Swamp Thing on a voyage of self-discovery that will take him from the darkest corners of America to the roots of his own long-hidden heritage.

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Book SynopsisTHE JOKER IS DEAD. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can t remember and the more he digs into this labyrinthine case, the more he starts to doubt everything he s uncovering. So who better to set him straight than John Constantine? The problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people s heads even more. So with John s help, the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker. Batman: Damned is a groundbreaking supernatural horror story told by two of comics greatest modern creators: Brian Azzarello (Dark Knight III: The Master Race, 100 Bullets) and Lee Bermejo (Hellblazer, Joker). Collects Batman: Damned #1-3.Trade Review“The story promises to be grand and cinematic, and Bermejo’s painterly, detailed art rarely disappoints.” —Paste Magazine“Well-written, gorgeously drawn, and dark as hell.” —Geek Dad “An amazing showcase for Lee Bermejo, proving once again that no one can render Batman or Gotham City quite like him." —IGN

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Book SynopsisTo the outside world, Dick Lane and Mick Mason look like two average, law-abiding citizens. However, they lead an amazing double life - for when fiendish finks and vile villains step over the line, Dick and Mick strike back as the crime-fighting duo, Birdman and Chicken!Cowled, caped and equipped with a vast array of crime-busting gadgets, Birdman and Chicken fight back against the likes of The Giggler, Sourpuss, The Puzzler and Father Time – and sometimes they win!A rib-tickling parody of the 1966 Batman television series, Trevor Metcalfe’s super-series was a highlight of Krazy comic every week and is finally collected here for the first time.

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Book SynopsisNot everyone needs a license to fight for justice!In a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction. But do they fight for justice in the shadows, or for reasons known only to themselves? Whatever they fight for, they are called…vigilantes.The final showdown in the streets of Naruhata reaches its climax as the monstrous Number 6 goes all out to destroy Koichi. All his life, Koichi dreamed of being a hero. When he realized that wasn’t going to happen, he moved on. But now, fighting against the terrifying Number 6, his dream is all he’s got to hold on to. If Koichi can tap into the real source of his power, he may at last become the hero he always wanted to be.

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Book SynopsisRequired reading for fans excited about the upcoming television series PARADISE LOST, announced by James Gunn as part of the first chapter of the new DC Universe media slate! The wait is over, and the entire story of the Amazons can finally be told... One of NYPL's Top 10 Best New Comics of 2023 for Adults. Millennia ago, Queen Hera and the goddesses of the Olympian pantheon grew greatly dissatisfied with their male counterparts and far from their sight, they put a plan into action. A new society was born, one never before seen on Earth, capable of wondrous and terrible things but their existence could not stay secret for long. When a despairing woman named Hippolyta crossed the Amazons path, a series of events was set in motion that would lead to an outright war in heaven and the creation of the Earth s greatest guardian! Legendary talents Kelly Sue DeConnick, Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott unleash one of the most unforgettable DC tales of all time!

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Book SynopsisFrom the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, this book features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny.Trade Review“Gaiman revisits Morpheus’s universe with warmth and renewed delight” —Washington Post“Gorgeous.” —The New York Times“Expansive and atmospheric, jammed with brainy, contemplative moments and dry humor…. Gaiman’s vivid, wild imagination is grounded in Williams’ and Stewart’s beautiful, captivating artwork…. Sandman fans will surely be elated not only by the return to the story but also by the stunning, gorgeous artwork, which outshines the original.”­­­ —Booklist "Dream is a long way from his realm, but for me reading this comic feels exactly like coming home." —The Guardian"Sandman: Overture may go down as one of the best-drawn chapters in Sandman's already legendary run." —Newsarama“Gaiman’s lush world is only made all-the-more incredible thanks to its visuals” —Nerdist

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Book SynopsisDawn of Justice!In this volume of the best-selling Complete Case Files series, Dredd uncovers the House of Pain, a no-way-out, brutal torture prison for serial perps, and must stop Orlok from spreading a lethal bio-virus – from beyond the grave! And, after a mysterious package is delivered to the Grand Hall of Justice, Dredd ventures into the Cursed Earth in search of answers that will unveil the history of the Judges, and their ascent to total power.Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence), Gordon Rennie (Warhammer), John Smith (Devlin Waugh), and Simon Spurrier (Hellblazer, X-Men), with art by Colin MacNeil (Strontium Dog: The Final Solution), PJ Holden (Fearless), Laurence Campbell (BPRD: Hell on Earth), Simon Fraser (Nikolai Dante), Paul Marshall (Tharg’s Future Shocks), Peter Doherty (Superman/Batman: World’s Finest), and Inaki Miranda (Fables).

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Book SynopsisIn Mega-City One the Judges are a hardened police force acting as judge, jury and executioner. Toughest of them all is Judge Dredd. He is the Law, and these are his stories.This latest collection of Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files sees Dredd continue to track down the murderous PJ Maybe, take the Scottish artist Kenny Who to court, and stop the angry war veteran-turned-Mandroid Nate Slaughterhouse.Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and drawn by a host of acclaimed artists including Kev Walker (The Eternals), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars), and Carlos Ezquerra (Preacher), this is Judge Dredd at his pulse-pounding best!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES"Perfectly balanced, with a diverse collection of stories" - Grovel.PRAISE FOR JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES"All great stuff and beautifully reproduced" - Den of Geek.

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Book SynopsisHaving sidelined Judge Dredd into managing the cursed earth mutant camps, the manipulative Judge Sinfield's plan to take over Mega-City One starts to unfold. With the newly appointed Chief Judge Dan Francisco being too ill to carry out his duties, Sinfield's rise to power seems to go without a hitch; that is until he unknowingly clashes with the wrong man - notorious serial killer PJ Maybe. With his life in danger, Sinfield can only turn to one man for help - Judge Dredd! Mega-City One's toughest lawman returns to his streets determined to bring Sinefield down and a killer to justice! This stunning climax to the latest Mega-City epic is written by comics' legend and Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner (A History of Violence, Strontium Dog), with stunning art from some of the industry's biggest talents, including John Higgins (Watchmen, Greysuit) and Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd, Bloody Mary).

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Book SynopsisIn a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He names her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, a moment of desperation reawakens in her nerves the legendary school of martial arts known as Panzer Kunst. In a place where there is no justice but what people make for themselves, Alita decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down and taking out those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity as she begins to revel in her own bloodlust? Contains chapters 26-34 of Battle Angel Alita.

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Book SynopsisTHE BAD AND THE MAD IN MEGA-CITY ONE! Mega-City One is plagued by a group of rebelling Jimmy Dean clones, underground murder clubs, a Sexmek serial killer and a revenge-filled taxidermist, back from the grave and looking for justice!

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Book SynopsisIt's been 35 years since Ozymandias dropped a giant interdimensional squid on New York City, killing thousands and destroying the public's trust in heroes once and for all. And since that time, one figure in a fedora, mask, and trench coat has become a divisive cultural icon. So what does it mean when Rorschach reappears as an assassin trying to kill a candidate running against President Robert Redford? Who is the man behind the mask, and why is he acting this way? It's up to one detective to uncover the true identity of this would-be killer--and it will take him into a web of conspiracies involving alien invasions, disgraced do-gooders, mystic visions, and yes, comic books. Writer Tom King joins forces with artist Jorge Fornes for a new miniseries that explores the mythic qualities of one of the most compelling characters from the bestselling graphic novel of all time, Watchmen. Collects Rorschach #1-12.

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Book SynopsisOrlok the Assassin is Back! Judge Dredd thought that Orlok the Assassin, one of his most nefarious enemies - responsible for infecting Mega-City 1's citizens with Block Mania during the Apocalypse War, and the murder of Judge Giant Snr - was dead. But Orlok appears to be back, and responsible for a shocking wave of murders. Even more troubling, Orlok is not alone, and is working with La Reine Rouge, a brutal Crimelord who is trying to take over Europe. Can Dredd stop the Red Queen's sinister plans before its too late?Writers Arthur Wyatt (Dredd/Anderson: The Deep End) and Rob Williams (Suicide Squad, Judge Dredd: Control), team up with fan favourite artist Jake Lynch (Proteus Vex) to tell an action-packed adventure that will change Dredd's world - forever! Trade Review" One of the best Dredd tales I’ve read in the Megazine for a quite a while – a mix [of] dark humor, ultra-violence, interesting mystery and a capable new foe for the Law." - Multiversity Comics.

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Book SynopsisTHE WARRIOR ANGEL OF ST. DUMAS RETURNS! Jean-Paul Valley does not want to be Azrael ever again. All it has brought him is pain, violence, and misery. He has sequestered himself away at a monastery in Europe to find peace. But when a young woman who claims to have the same System programming that made Jean-Paul into Azrael arrives at the monastery, he won t have a choice but to don his violent mantle of Azrael once more to protect her from the deadly assassins who wish her harm. From the rising star creative team of Dan Watters (Arkham City: The Order of the World, Lucifer) and Nikola Ci me ija (Batman: Urban Legends, Future State: Gotham) this collection redefines one of the Batman world s most iconic and fierce characters!

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Book SynopsisWhat if at the end of Judge Dredd: Judgement Day a different strategy was used in order to stop the zombie invasion? Instead of Judge Dredd executing Sabbat the Necromagus this plan involves dropping dimension-bombs to shift the whole zombie horde into a different reality. This means disaster for all the other characters published in the pages of 2000 AD as the zombies infect everyone from Rogue Trooper to Sinister Dexter, from Ace Trucking to The V.C.'s. There is now a whole multiverse of zombies that need killing, and only a few heroes left to take care of business!

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Book SynopsisIt s been months since Harleen began interviewing criminals at Arkham Asylum, and she s having strange dreams about one of them in particular: The Joker. What start off as nightmares will soon evolve into fantasies. Despite warnings from the Dark Knight himself, she s utterly fascinated by this man who seems the perfect expression of theory; who says all the things she needs to hear; who seems to know her better than she knows herself. Written and drawn by superstar artist Stjepan Sejic best known for his work on Aquaman and Justice League: Odyssey. Harleen is a bold new reimagining of the origin of one of Batman s greatest foes as she takes her ultimate fall from grace. Think you know Harley? Think again. The DC Black Label imprint features classic DC characters in compelling, standalone stories written and illustrated by world-class authors and artists. Collects Harleen #1-3.

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Book SynopsisDog Man meets Bunny vs. Monkey in Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop, a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the latest and greatest crimefighting duo!Meet Clawsome: lobster, crime fighter, and all-round badass, and his partner Stariana, the sharpest and smartest starfish in all of Caper Cove! Follow the dynamic duo as they fight such denizens of the deep as the Catfishburglar, Chowderhead, and the Brain Sturgeon.Crime doesn't pay in Caper Cove with Officer Clawsome and his partner, Stariana, on the case. Just ask the notorious Catburglarfishshe'll confirm.But when the beloved bakery Kelpy''s Kelpcakes goes missing and rumors begin swirling about shark sightings for the first time in a hundred years, the duo is about to find themselves claw-deep in a mystery for the ages.Will this dynamic duo save the day yet again, or have the citizens of Caper Cove eaten their last Kelpcakefor good?Trade Review“Full of deep-sea puns and underwater antics, Officer Clawsome had me lobster-rolling with laughter!” — JOHN PATRICK GREEN, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series This story is a delight from start to finish, and every character—from the crab police chief, Captain Badmood, to a key-witness goldfish with a 10-second memory—is highly original and deliciously funny. — Booklist (starred review) Benthic buddies have a blast, and readers will too. — Kirkus Reviews Kids will want to spend time and follow more adventures of the awesome twosome. A must-have addition to any collection that circulates graphic novels. — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisCan you keep up with the Fastest Man Alive?Barry Allen might just look like a scientist, but he''s really The Flash! Discover how he uses his superhuman speed to save Central City from Super-Villains, and meet his Justice League friends. Packed with fun facts, exciting colour images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz this Level 2 non-fiction reader will engage young fans of DC Super Heroes and help them build confidence in reading. & DC Comics. (s21)

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Book SynopsisElizabeth Dowsett grew up playing with lots of LEGO bricks and edited her first LEGO book in 2009. LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary went on to sell over a million copies in its first edition. The first LEGO book she wrote was LEGO Harry Potter Building the Magical World, which was a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller.Elizabeth has been writing and editing illustrated books for 14 years and has worked on more than 50 LEGO titles. Her most recent writing projects are LEGO Harry Potter: Build Your Own Adventure, Disney Ideas Book, LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Visual Dictionary and LEGO Star Wars Ideas Book.

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