Manga: Superheroes and super-villains

Book SynopsisJustice League Dark is an incredible collection of tales from Justice League #59-71 and Justice League Dark 2021 Annual! With a new, star-studded Justice League featuring Superman, Batman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, new DC powerhouse Naomi, and is that Black Adam?! Superman is leading the charge to reinvent the Justice League-and at the same time, a new, cosmic-powered threat arrives from Naomi s homeworld to rule the Earth! Naomi will learn more dark secrets of her birth world s broken legacy, while Hawkgirl and Black Canary battle through the henchmen trenches. But where are Superman and Black Adam, and what kind of trouble is Aquaman in? (Hint: it s bad.) And that s just the beginning for our heroes In Justice League Dark 2021 Annual, Swamp Thing takes centre stage! After the fall of the Parliament of Trees, the Parliament of Flowers and its new guardian have risen. It s now up to Alec Holland to convince him to become a benevolent protector of the world, but little does he know, a foe from his past, the Floronic Man, is trying to sway the guardian as well. Which path will the King of Petals choose? The fate of mankind depends on it!

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Book SynopsisLong ago, the stranded alien known as Arnus gave up hope of returning to his home planet. Tragically, he d also realized that his adopted home of Earth was beyond saving. Content with wasting away his long life in a human guise, Arnus was past caring until the day a young woman named Raquel Ervin crashed into his life. Soon she convinced him to put his incredible power to work again as the heroic Icon and to transform her into his sidekick, Rocket! But an innocent question on Rocket s part 'Why can t we do something about the drugs on my corner?' quickly set a chain of events in motion leading to the pair becoming the most hunted beings on Earth and they re not just being pursued by Earthlings either! Writer, director, and producer Reginald Hudlin (Black Panther), co-writer Leon Chills, and superstar artist Doug Braithwaite unleash a tale of power and responsibility that will stretch from the boardrooms of corporate America to the jungles of South America and the depths of deep space! If you ve ever thought there were certain things that a superhero story just couldn t do, it might be time to start thinking differently This volume collects Icon & Rocket: Season One #1-6.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing fan favourites like Terry McGinnis and Cassandra Cain Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 2 is a can t-miss collection of the best and worst that Gotham has to offer! And who can solve the murder of Bruce Wayne?! Collects Batman: Urban Legends #7-10.

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Book SynopsisThe mystery of the Dark Sector begins to unravel. To rescue Kilowog and his squad of surviving Lanterns, John enters the realm of the Golden Centurions and their mysterious master, the Lightbringer! Meanwhile on Oa, Keli lies in a coma, while Jo s team closes in on those responsible for the destruction of the power battery, but a surprise arrival takes a key investigator off the board! And with trillions of lives in peril, John battles the DEISTORM and the challenge of its FUTURE STATES! Meanwhile, Jo Mullein solves the mystery of the Battery s destruction in time to see the rise of a new and ancient enemy. Is this the final end of Oa and the Green Lanterns?! Then in the incredible annual once an agoraphobic scared to even leave her room, Jessica Cruz overcame her fear to become a Green Lantern and face the darkest and deadliest threats in the universe. But now, Jessica s gone from overcoming fear to using it as a weapon. When Yellow Lanterns attacked the Green Lantern Sector House she took refuge in when the Central Power battery was destroyed, Jessica turned the tables on them, giving them something to be afraid of, as she beat them one-by-one. But now that she s been offered a place in the Sinestro Corps, will she accept? This volume collects Green Lantern #7-12 and Green Lantern 2021 Annual #1!

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Book SynopsisBefore Superman, Batman, or the Justice League were household heroes, there was the JSA! But when a secret begins to unravel within the JSA, will it lead to the unravelling of the heroes we know today? Is there a traitor within the ranks of our heroes? Or is someone hiding something that could ruin every DCU superhero forever? No one is safe in INJUSTICE: YEAR ZERO! Collects Injustice: Year Zero #1-14.

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Book SynopsisAs DC s 30th century super-team, the Legion of Super-Heroes had always stood as a shining example of futuristic optimism but that changed in 1989 with a new Legion of Super-Heroes series that brought the timeline forward five years. In this even further future, the United Planets became a darker place, with familiar characters changed and the Earth overtaken by alien invaders and the team reunited to take on these dangerous new threats. Now this bold and controversial part of DC history is finally collected in a second omnibus edition, from the creative team of DC legend Keith Giffen and Tom and Mary Bierbaum! Includes L.E.G.I.O.N. #69-70. Legion of Super-Heroes #40-61, Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #4, Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #5, Legionnaires #1-18, Legionnaires Annual #1, ,Valor #20-23, and Who s Who Update 1993 #1.

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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 SynopsisCreated by artist and writer Jack Kirby in 1971, the New Gods combined Kirby s love for science fiction with mythic tales of good versus evil, paving the way for what would become his epic Fourth World saga. Picking up where New Gods Book One: Bloodlines leaves off, New Gods Book Two: Advent of Darkness is a thrilling collection of tales with all your favourites and what s Orion up to now? Collects New Gods #15 -28!

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Book SynopsisNightwing, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Cyborg and Donna Troy are the teachers at the school and will pass along their knowledge to the young recruits looking to learn how to use their powers to reach their full potential. Meet the student body a new Australian Speedster who runs on prosthetics, a trio of Batman obsessed Goth kids from Gotham, a teen expatriate from Gorilla City and a kid who s possibly the anti-Christ. Plus, Billy Batson has enrolled to master his powers as Shazam! But the big mystery is the which member of this first class is the mysterious Red X. Fans of any era of the Teen Titans will love this new graphic novel collection that continues the legacy.

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Book SynopsisOnly one anti-matter soldier could decimate a small army of Green Lanterns, so what will happen when a horde of them strike? What monstrous forces gather in the shadows? What mind-bending and heartrending secrets will surface from this backdrop of cosmic conspiracy and shady interstellar politics? And as the divisiveness spreads from world to world, can love prevail? Hal must prepare himself to face both death and rebirth in hopes of saving the universe one more time. Collects The Green Lantern Season Two #7-12.

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Book SynopsisSpanning the years between the hit TV show and today, Pennyworth tells the continuing adventures of Alfred Pennyworth as an MI6 counterintelligence agent this time in Cold War-era Soviet Russia. When Alfred and his partner receive intelligence that nuclear weapons are being manufactured near the Arctic Circle, they re off to infiltrate the remote military base to learn more. But things don t go exactly as planned, and the ramifications of this mission may be more far-reaching than anyone could have guessed, as our present-day butler gets dragged back into his past As Alfred discovers threats more terrifying than anything he s ever faced he realises that in the end, he may prefer violence and danger to that most famous of all foes: a broken heart. This volume collects Pennyworth #1-7.

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Book SynopsisNow that Batman has escaped the Knightmares, he s starting to see the forces rallying against him-and that his father from another universe has joined the other side. The Caped Crusader finally digs into the mystery of how Thomas Wayne, a.k.a. the Flashpoint Batman, escaped the collapse of his dimension and ended up in this part of the Multiverse. In the quest to get Bruce Wayne to hang up the cape and cowl, Thomas Wayne is going to have to use a little tough love. Only, not all the muscle behind it will be his own. It s Bruce Wayne versus Thomas Wayne, and all of Gotham City hangs in the balance! Discover the City of Bane as Batman is nowhere to be found or at least not a Batman anyone recognises. It ll take a familiar face to bring the Dark Knight back to Gotham and it s Selina Kyle who holds the key. Will Batman be able to take down Bane s army and reclaim his city? How will Flashpoint Batman be vanquished from this dimension? Read these tales and more in Batman: The Deluxe Edition Book 6 collects Batman #70-71, 73-85, Batman Annual #4, and Batman Secret Files #2.

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Book SynopsisBuddy Baker is more than just a second rate Super Hero he s also a family man and animal rights activist. Now, as he tries to jump-start his crimefighting career, he experiences visions of aliens, people transforming into strange pencil-like drawings, and hints of a terrible crisis lurking around the edges of reality. And as his odyssey of self-discovery gives way to spiritual enlightenment as well as the depths of despair, Buddy meets his maker: a writer named Grant Morrison.

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Book SynopsisOnce dead, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled deep within the centre of the earth. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all. Featuring work from some of the hottest artists in the industry, including Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Fernando Pasarin and Ardian Syaf, the entire BRIGHTEST DAY storyline is now available in one complete hardcover omnibus.

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Book SynopsisMeet DC s superhero team where heroism meets capitalism. This ragtag group of heroes led by Red Tornado is here to provide service with a smile. All you must do is send a request via their on-demand hero app and they ll answer any call. Whether it s a children s birthday party or an alien invasion, no job is too small or too big! Brought to you by Eisner nominee Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Wonder Twins, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles) and Eisner winner Steve Lieber (Superman s Pal Jimmy Olsen), you ll want to invest in this one-of-a-kind collection that promises a story filled with heart, heroism, and humour. Collecting One-Star Squadron #1-6.

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Book SynopsisTen years ago, the massacre known as Fools' Night claimed the lives of Batman, the Joker, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon...and sent Selina Kyle, the Catwoman, to prison. A decade later, Gotham has grown up-it's put away costumed heroism and villainy as childish things. The new Gotham is cleaner, safer...and a lot less free, under the watchful eye of Mayor Harvey Dent and his Batcops. It's into this new city that Selina Kyle returns, a changed woman...with her mind on that one last big score: the secrets hidden inside the Batcave! She doesn't need the money-she just needs to know...who is 'Orpheus'? Visionary creator Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman, Paper Girls) writes, draws, colors, and letters the story of a world without Batman, where one woman's wounds threaten to tear apart an entire city! It's an unmissable artistic statement that will change the way you see Gotham's heroes and villains forever! This volume collects Catwoman: Lonely City #1-4.

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Book SynopsisThe Joker spins dastardly tales of evil starring your favourite Batman's rogues: Penguin, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Two-Face, The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Mad Hatter, Killer Croc, and Clayface. And all the stories are narrated by the Asylum's leading homicidal maniac The Joker! Collects Joker's Asylum: Joker #1, Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1, Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy #1, Joker's Asylum: Scarecrow #1, Joker's Asylum: Two-Face #1, Joker's Asylum II: The Riddler #1, Joker's Asylum II: Harley Quinn #1, Joker's Asylum II: Mad Hatter #1, Joker's Asylum II: Killer Croc #1, and Joker's Asylum II: Clayface #1.

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Book SynopsisTHE DC UNIVERSE S NEWEST HERO! A local teenager named Naomi starts looking into what happened the last time a super-being visited her hometown and how that visit might tie into her own origins as an adopted child. But Naomi s seemingly harmless curiosity exposes more than just her family s startling secrets it attracts the attention of forces that could threaten the Earth itself! Learning the truth about her heritage will turn Naomi s life upside down. Can she learn to control her uncanny new abilities and come to terms with her strange new place in the world before it s too late? Find out as this remarkable young woman begins her unique hero s journey in Naomi: Season One, co-written by Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Young Justice) and David F. Walker (Luke Cage, Occupy Avengers) and illustrated by breakout artist Jamal Campbell (Supergirl, Green Arrow)! Collects issues #1-6 of the acclaimed new series from DC s Wonder Comics imprint.

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Book SynopsisJackson Hyde finally has it all. Mentors who support him, a community that loves him, an honest relationship with his mother, a cute new guy in Amnesty Bay who s caught his eye, and access to Aquaman s private training facility in Atlantis. Well, he had it all until that training facility and half of the Atlantean palace got blown to kingdom come with Jackson in them. Now Jackson stands accused of wrecking the life he worked so hard to build. Aqualad s going to need all of his skills, wit, and cunning just to prove his own innocence, let alone graduate from sidekick to Aquaman!

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In honor of Wonder Woman s 80th anniversary, DC proudly presents a new anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the color of her famous lasso! In the tradition of Batman Black and White, Wonder Woman Black and Gold is a thrilling anthology celebrating the woman who inspires us all and that s the truth! Kicking things off, John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana s most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana s past failures coming back to haunt her. And that s just the beginning, with this all-star anthology featuring unique stories by Mariko Tamaki, Tillie Walden, Jamie McKelvie, Marguerite Sauvage, and more! This volume collects Wonder Woman Black and Gold #1-6.

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Book SynopsisAfter the events of Dark Nights: Metal Diana has returned from the Sphere of the Gods. Where she should be feeling joyful, Diana can't help feeling lost and purposeless. Has the world moved on without Wonder Woman in her absence? As Diana travels to visit an old friend, she's faced with quite literal dark reflections of herself being puppeteer by her old nemesis, the Image-Maker. Meanwhile a prophecy of doom has come to the world of the Amazons. Will Diana be able to stop Image-Maker's rampage and sever her ties to the Sphere of the Gods. This volume collects Wonder Woman #780-784; Wonder Woman 2021 Annual #1; Wonder Woman 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1.

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Book SynopsisSpinning out of the events of The Next Batman: Second Son, Jace Fox thrusts himself into action when the Magistrate's crackdown on Alleytown begins! With his own Bat-Suit, Jace hits the streets to inspire and protect... The new Dark Knight will have to counterbalance the misinformation and violence the anarchistic Anti-Oracle is spreading and face off against Arkadine, and one Gotham vigilante pays the ultimate price when they're shot down in cold blood. The aftermath of Fear State unfolds in I Am Batman, collecting I Am Batman #0-5!

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Book SynopsisHeya, folks, Harley Quinn here! In case you all haven t noticed things have been a little wild lately...I ll help put fires out around Gotham literally and I might get some unexpected help in the process! Hugo Strange, out-of-control orderlies, kidnapped clowns, and a new villain named Keepsake it s a lot for any one former villain turned antihero turned real hero with impeccable fashion sense to handle. I m talkin about ME if that wasn t clear. With all the Fear State happening in Gotham, I thought it would be a good time to go on a little camping trip. But, turns out, Gotham is gonna be Gotham Keepsake s forming a new army, Hugo s playin dress-up, and the city is literally tearing itself apart. This looks like a job for Harley Quinn, Kevin, and...the Gardener? Oh yeah, there's a few other familiar faces...so keep your eyes peeled!

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Book SynopsisThe Joker is on the run and James Gordon is tracking right behind him! Following the events of The Joker Vol. 1 (Infinite Frontier and the Joker War), the Joker is on the run and now he's off to Europe?! Jim Gordon pursues the madman, but the seeds of doubt begin to sprout...if The Joker didn t gas Arkham Asylum, who did? And what s the next move for Vengeance, daughter of Bane? This story will leave you searching for answers at every turn and even questioning if Gordon will risk his own life to save The Joker? Collecting The Joker #6-9 and The Joker 2021 Annual # 1 ! Collects The Joker # 6 - 9 ; The Joker 2021 Annual #

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Book SynopsisThis is where the legend of Yara Flor begins! Meet the new Wonder Girl and the future of Wonder Woman! The story of Yara Flor starts here! Raised in the faroff land of Boise, Idaho, Yara Flor has always felt something was missing from her life and now she is headed to Brazil to find it. Little does she know her arrival will set off a series of events that will change the world of Wonder Woman forever. Her return has been prophesied, and with that prophecy comes the undivided attention of benevolent gods from pantheons beyond. Danger lurks around every corner-but is this young hero ready for her journey? Find out in a debut issue you absolutely cannot miss! This collection, featuring the stunning work of writer/artist Joelle Jones, includes Yara Flor s initial appearances as the Wonder Woman of tomorrow in the world of Future State, plus her initial appearances that trace the earliest steps of her heroic destiny! This volume collects Wonder Girl #1-7, Future State: Wonder Woman #1-2, and a selection from Infinite Frontier #0.

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Book SynopsisThe untold urban legends of Gotham are revealed in this anthology! In one magical adventure, Zatanna and Batman come together every year the two to defeat an evil curse. This year they fail, and the world is in peril because of it. Mark Russell and Karl Mostert weave an emotional tale of Ace the Bat-Hound, the goodest boy in the DCU, who has his day in an epic story featuring many DC Super Pets. In the White Witch legend. The mysterious relationship between Ghost-Maker and Wight Witch is revealed in all its horrifying glory. This volume collects Batman: Urban Legends #11-16.

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Book SynopsisOn leave from the Suicide Squad, King Shark and unfortunate tagalong the Defacer get swept into a mystical tournament for totemic animal spirits at the behest of King Shark's father, the god of sharks! Now King Shark must battle brutal warriors like Queen Tiger, King Roach, Prince Nematode, Princess Peregrine, and the terrifying Man King to finally attain his destiny and make his dour dad proud! Following his breakout role in 2021's The Suicide Squad film, cult-favourite character King Shark stars in his first solo story! Collects Suicide Squad: King Shark #1-6.

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Book SynopsisThe Titans uncover a plot against them. Someone has been stealing their powers, but who? And what has it got to do with Superboy, and his close encounter with Tamaranean royalty-namely Blackfire? And Beast Boy? All Beast Boy wants to do is enjoy his milkshake in peace! The characters featured in the Titans TV series on HBO Max- Nightwing, Donna Troy, Superboy, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Red Hood, and Hawk and Dove-unite for an all-new comic book adventure, one that will lead one of their own to question not only their place on the team, but their very existence! Collects Titans United #1-7.

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Book SynopsisDesperate to regain the spotlight, Booster Gold looks to attract the public's (and Justice League's) attention the same way any washed-up, second-rate hero would-social media. The not-so-tech-savvy hero from the 25th century enlists the help of his best friend, Blue Beetle, who possesses both the money and the brains to help his old pal navigate the scary world of internet influencers. Watch out, evildoers, our heroes are live and online! But little do they know, an alien assassin seeking revenge places Blue and Gold in her crosshairs, and The Omnizon never misses! Don't miss Dan Jurgens's triumphant return to Booster Gold with the help of all-star artist Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes), telling a tale filled with heart and maybe even redemption for DC's two favorite underdogs! This volume collects Blue & Gold #1-8.

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Book SynopsisAs the Magistrate continues to tighten its iron fist around Gotham City, a new enemy has taken up the mantle of Batman's most dangerous rogue, calling himself 'The Next Joker'. Jason Todd (a.k.a. Peacekeeper Red) must team up with Hunter Panic to learn the origins of the Next Joker from the only person who seems to have answers: Punchline! With every step we move closer to a showdown between Batman and The Next Joker! This volume collects Future State: Gotham #8-12.

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Book SynopsisThe Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret about the Wayne family's legacy--and run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels and Batman begins to question everything he thought he knew about himself and his place in Gotham. With Gotham City's identity and institutions hanging in the balance, Barbara Gordon decides to take matters into her own hands -- but will her rogue actions play right into The Joker's plans? After tragedy strikes, Renee Montoya steps into the fray to lead the GTO and restore order to the chaos that is quickly consuming Gotham City. Lightning-quick pacing and an all-star cast of Gotham's heaviest hitters will keep you on the edge of your seat until the breathtaking finale of this second installment of the White Knight saga! Collects Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze #1.

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Book SynopsisWhisked away from Earth by a distant cosmic entity, Wonder Woman is forced to navigate a series of perilous challenges that push her to the brink both mentally and physically. At stake is the fate of all humanity, with the alien entities casting Diana as Earth's proxy for a trial judging humankind's worthiness to exist in the universe. Can Diana stand trial to save humanity without losing her own? Does the capacity for good outweigh the great evils done to one another and the entire planet? Diana must believe it does...or else all the people she has sworn to protect will face certain extinction. Harley Quinn's Stephanie Phillips teams with acclaimed artist Mike Hawthorne (Daredevil, Deadpool) for his first major DC project, an epic Wonder Woman tale unlike any other! Collects Wonder Woman Evolution #1-8.

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Book SynopsisFor years, Diana of Paradise Island yearned to leave the only home she knew behind for adventures that laid beyond its shores. Now, after a fateful meeting with Air Force pilot Steve Trevor, the Amazon Warrior finds herself in Man's World. And she is ready for anything that it may throw at her. But is the world ready for Wonder Woman? An American government, fraught with dissension and conflicts foreign to Diana, has deemed her a danger to society. How will Wonder Woman carry out her mission of peace and love in a world that can't get out of its own way? That is, unless there are more insidious forces at play... And once Diana, becomes queen of the Amazons, she'll be faced with challenges like never before! Diana must assemble the disparate Amazonian tribes for the first time in a millennium. Max Lord's assault on Paradise Island with his destructive A.R.E.S. armors is on the horizon, and to weather the war that is coming, Wonder Woman will need the full might of her sisters by her side! Can Diana finally bring her message of peace to Man's World, or will Max Lord's war burn the world and the Amazons to ashes? Continuing the tradition of the critically acclaimed Earth One tales that challenge the status quo of the comics industry, Wonder Woman: Earth One Complete Collection is Grant Morrison and Yanick Paquette's complete collection of this visionary and enterprising graphic novel series.

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Book SynopsisAfter the events of Trial of the Amazons, a new era for these warriors has dawned. Amazons from around the world have come to Themyscira to witness history and the crowning of their new leader. She stood between Man's World and the dangers of Doom's Doorway for centuries; when she was called upon to serve her people, she stood strong and clear-eyed, unafraid to look certain death in the face; she has united peoples on the brink of war. This thrilling hardcover collects tales from Nubia & the Amazons #1; Nubia: Coronation Special #1; and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons #1-4!

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Book SynopsisA state-of-the-art facility, Arkham Tower, has been erected in the heart of Gotham City! It's advertised as a place for healing, but what is its mysterious founder Dr. Wear hiding? That's just the question that leads the Bat-Family to infiltrate the facility and unravel the dark secrets locked away in Arkham Tower. Will this fact-finding mission turn into a rescue operation for Batman and his team...and is there an even more mysterious threat than Dr. Wear at play? Collects the complete Batman: Shadows of the Bat: The Tower story from Detective Comics Detective Comics #1047-1058.

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Book SynopsisBarry Allen, also known as the scarlet speedster, The Flash, is having a difficult time balancing all the things in his life. From forgotten errands for his family to battling his villainous cast of rogues, Barry's attention is being pulled in all sorts of directions. It's a feeling he shares with the king of the ocean depths, Arthur Curry Aquaman, who's having the same massive-scale struggles. As if that wasn't enough, an alien race known only as the Voidsong is inching closer to an invasion of Earth. Who are these mysterious aliens and what do they want with our planet? The Fastest Man Alive and the King of the Seas must embark on a quest to uncover the answers and save the world.

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Book SynopsisTom King returns to the rocky, romantic saga of Batman and Catwoman with his frequent collaborator, superstar artist Clay Mann! Echoing plot points from King's epic Batman run, this sweeping tale is told across three timelines: the past, when the Bat and the Cat first fell in love; the present, where their union is threatened by one of Batman's lost loves; and the future, where the couple have a happy life and legacy-including their daughter Helena, the Batwoman. As the story begins, after a long marriage, Bruce Wayne passes away-which frees Selina Kyle to settle an old score. At every stage of their relationship, Bruce and Selina have an unwelcome chaperone: The Joker! Oh, and that lost love of Bruce's? It's Andrea Beaumont, a.k.a. Phantasm. Just thought you'd want to know. This volume collects the entire series, including Batman/Catwoman #1-12 and the Batman/Catwoman Special.

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Book SynopsisCollecting tales from all over Gotham Huntress, the Gardener, Peacekeeper even the history of Miracle Molly! It s all here! Discover a story so secret even Miracle Molly doesn t remember it! Discover what led a regular Gothamite to reject their past, name, and humanity to embrace the promise of a blank slate-the promise of the Unsanity Collective! Then turn your head over to Gotham s Violet Vengeance. After having her brain invaded by a violent parasite bent on sending her on a deadly slugfest bender. Not fun, amiright? Well, Helena Bertinelli is no one to mess with-and when the villainous Vile s parasite gives her the ability to see through the eyes of his victims? You best believe she s gonna track him down and pop an arrow in that slimeball. Look out, Batman, Huntress is on the prowl And that s just where we begin. Find your favourite secret tales collected! Collects Batman Secret Files: The Signal #1; Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1; Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1; Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1; Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper #1; Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1.

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Book SynopsisPicking up where the first volume ends, Batman: No Man's Land Omnibus Vol. 2 continues the incredible crossover event that will completely change Gotham and the Dark Knight! Features appearances by Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, the Scarecrow and many others. Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #122-126; Azrael: Agent of the Bat #58-61; Batman #569-574; Batman: Shadow of the Bat#89-94; Detective Comics #736-741; Catwoman #75-77; Robin #68-73; The Batman Chronicles #18; Nightwing #38-39; Batman No Man's Land #0; and Batman: No Man's Land Secret Files #1.

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Book SynopsisIn Gotham City, heinous acts of violence are a daily occurrence. Harley Quinn, forensic psychiatrist and profiler, consults with the GCPD on their worst cases. But she is fixated on an unsolved murder that haunts her-the night she discovered her roommate's body marked with the signature of a notorious serial killer known as The Joker. Five years later, the case remains unsolved, and a new series of horrific killings has begun. As the murders escalate and the meticulously constructed crime scenes become more elaborate, Harley's obsession with finding the depraved psychopath responsible leads her down a dangerous path. When the past and the present finally collide, Harley has to decide how far she is willing to go-and how many lines she is willing to cross-to solve these cases once and for all. Written by #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures, Unbreakable, The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos) and drawn by Mico Suayan (Bloodshot Reborn), Jason Badower (Wonder Woman '77), and Mike Mayhew (The Star Wars), Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity introduces readers to a Joker and Harley Quinn unlike any they've seen before, utilizing forensic psychiatry, behavior analysis (profiling), and psychological profiles to create a true-to-life take on these iconic characters that is more terrifying than any psychotic fantasy. This volume collects issues #1-8, as well as Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity-Secret Files. 'Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity is as brutal and cruel as Gotham itself. Kami Garcia and her disturbed co-conspirator artists are about to make you uncomfortable in the very best way.' -Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist and writer of Identity Crisis 'Reads like a cinematic trip, a breathtaking sojourn through the tangled minds of psychopaths. Chilling writing and the art is off the charts.' -Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box and Goblin 'Gritty, gripping, and suspenseful-a fresh vision of Harley Quinn and the Joker, and a darkly vivid story.' - Meg Gardiner, bestselling author of the Unsub series 'Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity is methodical, disturbing, and incredibly compelling. Harley is brilliant, formidable, and absolutely not to be f'd with.'-Kelly Sue DeConnick, writer of Bitch Planet and Captain Marvel 'Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, and Mike Mayhew bring some things to the legends Joker and Harley that no one else has done before! A mesmerizing treat even for those who think they know all there is to know about these characters.' - Brian Michael Bendis, writer of Alias and Naomi 'Kami Garcia and her amazing artistic collaborators dig deep to create a portrait of Joker and Harley that is as scary and exciting as you'd hope for, but also surprisingly human.' - Jeff Lemire, creator of Sweet Toothand writer of Joker: Killer Smile 'Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity isn't just a darkly fresh take on iconic DC characters, it's also a deep, masterful exploration of the most terrifying corners of human psychology. One of the most gripping series I read this year.' - Scott Snyder, writer of The Batman who Laughs and American Vampire

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Book SynopsisThe legendary run by Peter David and Todd Nauck comes to a close in Book Six of Young Justice. An old adversary going by Bedlam has a vendetta against the Justice League! To make things worse, he's messing with the timeline to turn the Young Justice lives upside down. The team will have to band together to rewrite their own histories and decide who will lead the team moving forward!

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Book SynopsisMary Bromfield has always struggled to determine who she is outside her family...kinda hard to do when you're all superheroes! Now, after Billy Batson's heroic sacrifice, the power of Shazam has vanished, and she's been left powerless. Most heroes would be distraught, but not Mary. It's finally time for a voyage of self-discovery as she prepares for her freshman year of college and a civilian life. But nothing is ever truly normal for this young hero, because she's just been chosen as the new champion of Shazam! (At least according to a talking rabbit sent by her estranged brother Billy.) Will she embrace the power? Or will it die along with this world's hope of survival against the mysterious magical forces waiting to take control? The New Champion of Shazam! collects the entire four issue series!

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Book SynopsisThe first Legion of Super-Heroes? Sort of. The United comes to the new Justice League for help because the biggest threat to the universe is on the loose, and all roads lead to Superman. All this, and Aquaman has some surprising news. As the Justice League heads to deep space, following the trail of the most dangerous new criminal in all the galaxy. The biggest threat to the United Planets is on the loose, and no one in the cosmos is safe. Meanwhile, on Earth, Checkmate breaks into the Hall of Justice looking for clues to Black Canary s secret affiliation. What secret affiliation, you ask? It s a secret, duh! All this, and Black Adam declares himself leader of the League. This big, bold, universe-spanning story collecting Justice League #64-71 serves as a perfect hopping-on point for fans curious where their favourite DC heroes go next!

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Book SynopsisBringing a bracing cosmic-horror sensibility to the world of Aquaman, rising superstars Ram V and Christian Ward team up to put Arthur Curry through an exercise in psychological terror that could break the will of even a king! One of NYPL's Best New Comics of 2023 for Adults. We are all haunted by our own stories Deep in the Pacific Ocean, at the farthest possible distance from any land, sits Point Nemo: the spaceship graveyard. Since the dawn of the space race, the nations of the world have sent their crafts there on splashdown, to sink beneath the silent seas. But there is something else at Point Nemo. A structure never made by human hands. And that structure seems to be waking up. The crew of the experimental submarine Andromeda, powered by a mysterious black-hole drive, have been chosen to investigate this mystery. But they aren t the only ones pursuing it. Anything of value beneath the ocean is of interest to the master pirate Black Manta and anything that attracts Black Manta attracts Arthur Curry, his lifelong foe, the Aquaman! But heaven help them all when the doors of the mystery at Point Nemo swing wide to admit them in Ram V (Venom, The Swamp Thing) and Christian Ward (Thor, Invisible Kingdom) team up to put Arthur Curry through an exercise in psychological terror that could break the will of even a king! Collects the complete miniseries Aquaman: Andromeda #1-3.

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Book SynopsisThis unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realised colour illustrations from a selection of exciting illustrators and comics artists. Extensively researched and masterfully executed, THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe...but the truth is far more complex. THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE isn't about saving the world--it's about having the strength to simply be who you are. Collects The Other History of the DC Universe #1-5.

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Book SynopsisThe world of Flashpoint returns! After sacrificing everything to help the Flash put the universe back together and save Bruce Wayne's life, Thomas Wayne wakes up in a world he thought was no more. Forced to don the cowl once again, Batman prowls the streets of Gotham searching for answers to how this world still exists, but what he starts to uncover will send him hurtling around the globe. The hunt for the Clockwork Killer brings Batman to Europe and face to face with the mad king, Aquaman. On the eve of Aquaman's sinking of London, Batman infiltrates his stronghold and goes on the warpath for answers. Nothing matters to Batman, whose world is already dead, but if he can track down the Clockwork Killer, Thomas can save his son's world and put everything back together again. Legendary writer Geoff Johns comes back to the alternate world he created, partnering with prolific artist Eduardo Risso for prelude story Flashpoint Beyond #0, and writers Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan for the main story, with stunning art by Xermanico. This volume collects Flashpoint Beyond #0 and #1-6.

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Book SynopsisKrypton is a utopia admired across the universe for its achievements in science and culture, but its shining towers and regal people conceal a planet rotting at its core. When a catastrophic event befalls Krypton's natural world, it points toward a mass extinction in the making. Jor-El, head of Krypton's revered Science Council, embarks on a mission to save a world that may already have passed the point of no return. As evidence of Krypton's environmental precarity mounts, the ruling council fights even harder to hide behind the myth of utopia. But a refusal to confront the problem is truly a refusal to attempt a solution! Shining new light on the famous characters of Krypton's past-including Jor-El, General Dru-Zod, and even a young Kara Zor-El-World of Krypton combines action, cosmic wonder, and political intrigue in a story as much about our world as the one on the page. Collects World of Krypton #1-6.

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Book SynopsisLeaving past mistakes behind and racing into the future, Wally West returns as Central City s Scarlet Speedster! Now reunited with his wife, Linda, and their two children, the former Kid Flash begins a new chapter in his life. But Wally quickly remembers that saving lives and fighting super-villains may make him a hero, but they don t pay the bills. Luckily, an old friend may have just the right job for this blue-collar champion. The Flash Vol. 17: Eclipse collects The Flash #772-779.

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