Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
DC Comics The Joker The Man Who Stopped Laughing Vol. 2
Book SynopsisThe Joker s wayward world tour continues, as he turns LA into a war zone before heading back to Gotham to settle some scores!
£18.70
DC Comics Green Lantern Vol. 1 Back in Action
Book SynopsisSpinning out of the events of Dark Crisis, the Guardians of Oa at the heart of the Green Lantern Corps have quarantined Sector 2814, home of the planet Earth and its champion along with it!
£15.29
DC Comics Joker Killer Smile
Book SynopsisThe Eisner-nominated creative team of writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino (Green Arrow, Gideon Falls) reunite for a psychological horror story that delves into the bottomless insanity of The Joker.
£16.14
DC Comics Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book Two New Edition
Book SynopsisWriter Geoff Johns continues to re-establish Green Lantern as one of the greatest heroes in the universe, with help from superstar artists Carlos Pacheco and Ivan Reis!
£28.80
DC Comics Speed Force
Book SynopsisYoung speedster heroes unite, as Wallace West and Avery Ho race from the pages of The Flash to save their city from a brainwashing app!
£13.49
DC Comics Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Book Three
Book SynopsisThe New York Times best-selling and critically acclaimed series GREEN LANTERN written by Geoff Johns heats up with the Sinestro Corps War!
£28.80
DC Comics Batman The Cult Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisOne of the most influential Batman stories of all time is back in print for the first time in more than a decade, now available as an oversize deluxe edition hardcover!
£28.80
DC Comics Robin Son of Batman by Patrick Gleason The Deluxe
Book SynopsisComics superstar Patrick Gleason writes and draws the adventures of Damian Wayne in this deluxe edition hardcover collection of the complete Robin: Son of Batman!Following his acclaimed run as artist on Batman and Robin, Patrick Gleason moved to both writing and art duties in 2015 on the Damian Wayne solo series, Robin: Son of Batman!Before he was Robin, Batman''s son Damian Wayne was raised by his mother, Talia al Ghul, to lead the vicious League of Assassins. Now that the son of Batman has freed himself from that destiny, he embarks on a globe-spanning quest to atone for the horrible acts he committed during the most brutal portion of his old life: The Year of Blood!Then, Damian faces his most deadly foe yet: the young champion of the Lu''un Darga family, Den Darga. To stop the evil Darga clan, Damian and his allies must enlist the help of some unexpected recruits, including Talia!This volume collects Robin: Son of Batman (2015 series) #1-13 plus DC Sneak Peek: Robin, Son of Batman #1, the entire series.
£33.75
Canongate Books Best Laid Plans
Book SynopsisIn the first of a new mystery series, we meet Nora Best as she flees her old life - cheating husband and all - and takes to the road with an Airstream trailer. Nora Best is the envy of her friends. She''s just turned fifty and has traded in her home with The Perfect-Ass Husband for an Airstream trailer and an adventure of a lifetime across the US. But during their leaving party, Nora finds her husband in a compromising position with a friend. Storming out of the party she jumps into her truck with no idea how to tow the Airstream or where she''s going. Nora ends up in a campground in the mountains of Wyoming, drowning her sorrows with its managers, Brad and Miranda. When she is woken by a frantic Miranda after Brad has disappeared and bloodstains have been found around the campsite, Nora finds herself caught up in an adventure she could never have expected . . . facing a charge of murder.
£21.84
DC Comics Harley Quinn Vol. 3 Clown About Town
Book SynopsisThe madcap hijinks of Gotham s Clown Queen Of Crime are nonstop! Harley Quinn s adventures continue in her ongoing solo series, featuring new and familiar faces all across the weirdest and most wonderful corners of the DC Universe!
£15.99
Panini Publishing Ltd Miles Morales SpiderMan Trial by Spider Omnibus
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£19.54
Panini Publishing Ltd The Ultimates Vol. 1 Fix The World
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£17.99
Panini Publishing Ltd The Uncanny XMen Vol.1 Red Wave
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£16.14
Alma Books Ltd Hard Times: Annotated Edition (Alma Classics
Book SynopsisIn Hard Times, Dickens illustrates the condition of England through the fictional city of Coketown. Among its inhabitants are Thomas Gradgrind, the utilitarian headmaster who attempts to impose his rigid worldview on his family circle, and the uncaring businessman Mr Bounderby. Their materialist philosophies, as opposed to the world of fancy or imagination, are tested throughout the novel, which also explores workers’ conditions, trade unions and the spurious use of statistics. Perhaps the most polemical of his novels – in which hard-biting satire, moving drama and exuberant comedy find a very succinct and powerful expression – Hard Times is the ideal introduction to the world of Dickens.Trade ReviewHe belongs to that brilliant school of English novelists whose finely sketched and eloquent portrayal of the world have revealed more political and social truths than all the professional politicians, journalists and moralists put together. -- Karl Marx
£6.99
Orenda Books Quicksand of Memory: The twisty, chilling
Book SynopsisScarred by their pasts, Jenna and Luke fall in love, brimming with hope for a rosy future. But someone has been watching, with chilling plans for revenge … An emotive, twisty, disturbing new psychological thriller by the critically acclaimed author of A Suitable Lie and In the Absence of Miracles.‘Compelling, disturbing and engaging' Caro Ramsay‘Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill to keep things grounded … a master of his craft’ Herald Scotland‘Tense, pacey and lyrical … cements Malone in the firmament of Tartan Noir, marrying McIlvanney and Banks to a modern domestic noir that’ll have you reading into the wee sma’ hours’ Ed James______________________________________________The darker the memory, the deadlier the obsession… Jenna is trying to rebuild her life after a series of disastrous relationships. Luke is struggling to provide a safe, loving home for his deceased partner’s young son, following a devastating tragedy.When Jenna and Luke meet and fall in love, they are certain they can achieve the stability and happiness they both desperately need. And yet, someone is watching.Someone who has been scarred by past events.Someone who will stop at nothing to get revenge…Dark, unsettling and immensely moving, Quicksand of Memory is a chilling reminder that we are not only punished for our sins, but by them, and that memories left to blacken and sharpen over time are the perfect breeding ground for obsession, and murder…________________________________________________________‘Complex, human characters living in a page-turning world’ Douglas Skelton ‘Long-held secrets, complex relationships and an ever increasing sense of menace … fantastic’ Steph Broadribb ‘A fascinating exploration of damage, toxicity, trauma and love’ Sharon Bairden ‘Darkly compelling and provocative … from the outset, whiplike tendrils of disquiet creep their way into the story’ LoveReading‘Masterfully combines the dark, cruel elements of people’s lives and nature with a glimmer of light and hope’ Fiona Sharp ‘An almost perfect storm of circumstances that lead us to a dramatic and potentially deadly conclusion … an emotionally charged story’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews ‘I can genuinely say: Fiction doesn’t get any better than this’ Book Review Café Praise for Michael J. Malone‘A beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary … a dark joy’ The Times ‘A complex and multilayered story – perfect for a wintry night’ Sunday Express‘Vivid, visceral and compulsive’ Ian Rankin‘A terrific read … I read it in one sitting’ Martina Cole‘A deeply satisfying read’ Sunday Times‘A fine, page-turning thriller’ Daily Mail‘Malone’s latest is an unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced domestic noir drama that delves into one family’s dark secrets, shame and lies’ CultureFly‘Engrossing, hard-hitting – even shocking – with a light poetic frosting. Another superb read!’ Douglas Skelton'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you deep into the lives of the characters and refuses to let go. This is a brilliantly written book; I could not put it down’ Caroline Mitchell‘A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right into the dark heart of domesticity’ Marnie Riches For fans of Jodie Picoult, Gillian McAllister, Cara Hunter, Shari Lapena, Liz Nugent and Mark Edward
£8.54
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Even Though Were Adults Vol. 8
Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed creator of Wandering Son and Sweet Blue Flowers, a heart-tugging manga about two busy women who think they've figured out the whole adulting thing until they fall in love with each other.
£10.79
Marvel Comics Wolverine Weapon X Deluxe Edition
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£23.19
DC Comics The Joker Death of the Family The New 52
Book SynopsisCollects Catwoman numbered 13-14, Batgirl numbered 13-16, Suicide Squad numbered 14-15, Batman and Robin numbered 15-16, Nightwing numbered 15-16, Detective Comics numbered 15-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws numbered 15-16, and Teen Titans numbered 15-16.
£18.70
DC Comics Injustice Gods Among Us Omnibus Volume 1
Book SynopsisBased on the video game phenomenon, Injustice Gods Among Us Omnibus Vol. 1 tells the story of a war between gods for the future of humanity.A GOD GONE MAD. AND THE HEROES WHO SEEK TO SET IT RIGHT. IT ALWAYS STARTS WITH ONE.ONE DEATH. TO SAVE MILLIONS.Superman was Earth''s greatest hero. He was the shining beacon of truth, justice and the American way. Forever an inspiration for the brighter future ahead, the Man of Tomorrow made the world want to be better. Then everything changed in a single day. When the Man of Steel couldn''t protect those he held most dear, he decided being a hero wasn''t enough. To truly save this world, he would have to abandon his philosophy as the Big Blue Boy Scout and become the ruler he felt humankind needed. With his all-powerful allies--Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Shazam and even Robin--the reign of Superman has begun. World conflicts are ended, and criminals are stopped without mercy. Faci
£85.50
DC Comics Absolute LuthorJoker
Book SynopsisThe acclaimed, best selling tales starring two of the DC Universe''s greatest villains are collected in one oversized, slipcased edition.These hard-hitting tales starring two of DC''s top villains give readers dark insights into the twisted minds of Lex Luthor and The Joker.Lex Luthor. The Joker. Intellect and resolve. Instinct and rage. All united in one implacable aim: to annihilate their nemeses. The scourges of Metropolis and Gotham City reach new levels of complexity and intensity in these two uniquely crafted stories from the New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo.Collects LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #1-5 together with the acclaimed original graphic novel JOKER, each in its own hardcover volume with a behind-the-scenes section of preliminary text and artwork.
£85.50
DC Comics Green Arrow Archers Quest Omnibus Vol. 1
Book Synopsis#1 New York Times best-selling writer Brad Meltzer (Identity Crisis) and acclaimed artist Phil Hester (Green Arrow: Quiver) take Oliver Queen from the grave and onto the road for an adventure of past, present, and future!
£80.00
DC Comics Suicide Squad by John Ostrander Omnibus Vol. 1
Book SynopsisDiscover the definitive and explosive introduction to the modern version of the Suicide Squad by comics legend John Ostrander.
£93.75
Marvel Comics Avengers By Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Vol. 2 New
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£88.49
Marvel Marvel Zombies Black White Blood Treasury
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£22.94
Marvel Comics Venom by Al Ewing Ram V Vol. 4 Illumination
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£13.49
DC Comics The Batman and Robin Adventures Omnibus
Book SynopsisThe Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder return for another rousing round of adventures in this companion volume to The Batman Adventures Omnibus!The adventure continues in this follow-up to the four-time Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series!Batman and Robin must face some of Gotham''s most iconic foes in this rollercoaster adventure to save Gotham.Collects The Batman & Robin Adventures #1-25, The Batman & Robin Adventures Annual #1-2, The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years #1-5, and The Batman & Robin Adventures: Sub-Zero #1, and more!
£51.00
Penguin Random House Group XMen by Gerry Duggan Vol. 6
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£15.29
Penguin Random House Group Venom by Al Ewing Vol. 5
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£15.29
Marvel Comics Silver Surfer Black
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£13.59
Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Book Two Deluxe
Book SynopsisThe unveiling of a new Green Ranger and Lord Zedd’s true identity, bound in a deluxe hardcover, featuring never before seen content!Even the most bitter of old foes will have their enemy status called into question as some of the most epic and mind blowing events in Power Rangers history come together in this deluxe hardcover! As a new Green Ranger appears, one who is neither Lord Drakkon nor Tommy, both the Mighty Morphin team and the new Power Rangers on the scene will have to contend with a dark secret from Zordon’s past… one revealing the long-debated true identity of Lord Zedd! In addition, calamity looms for fan-favorites Andros and Zhane from the hit series Power Rangers in Space. Discover their past growing up on KO-35, their journey to becoming Rangers, and the epic battle that changed their lives forever... Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), fan favorite artist Francesco Mortarino (Firef
£45.60
DC Comics BatmanSuperman Worlds Finest Vol. 4 Return to
Book SynopsisAcclaimed writer Mark Waid returns to the world of Kingdom Come alongside artist Dan Mora in an epic adventure uniting two DC universes!
£18.70
Marvel Comics Captain Marvel Vol. 10 Revenge of The Brood Part
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£13.49
Marvel Comics Mighty Marvel Masterworks The Mighty Thor Vol. 4
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£13.49
Marvel Comics Venom By Al Ewing Ram V Vol. 2 Deviation
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£14.39
DC Comics DC Finest Superman The First Superhero
Book SynopsisA major new line of DC collected editions begins with the earliest stories starring the first and greatest superhero: Superman!
£28.80
Penguin Random House Group Doctor Strange by Jed Mackay Vol. 3
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£19.54
DC Comics Absolute Batman Year One
Book SynopsisThirty years after its debut, DC Comics is proud to present the definitive Absolute Edition of this modern comics classic. Together with a wealth of behind-the-scenes material from its creators—including the complete scripts and pencil breakdowns for all four issues—ABSOLUTE BATMAN: YEAR ONE offers two distinct versions of the legendary story: Book One features the acclaimed single-volume graphic novel edition with every page newly rescanned and remastered by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from their original boards, while Book Two features the never-before-collected process color edition of the original newsprint comics, sourced from all-new scans made by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from their personal copies of BATMAN #404-407. Originally published over four issues of the monthly BATMAN title in 1986 and 1987, BATMAN: YEAR ONE has gone on to become one of the most popular and influential graphic novels in the history of American comics. Written by Frank Miller and illuTrade Review"A gritty and atmospheric retelling of Batman's earliest days, as told by the author of the seminal DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Mazzucchelli's art brings a new level of emotional intensity and realistic, muscular action." --Booklist"If there is one book that deserves mention in the same breath as WATCHMEN or THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, it's BATMAN: YEAR ONE." --Miami Herald"This is a story no true Batman fan should be able to resist." --School Library Journal"You know that saying, 'If you read just one book, this is the one to read'? Well, that applies to BATMAN: YEAR ONE. It's not only one of the most important comics ever written, it's also among the best." --IGN"There's never been storytelling quite like this. It took someone who views comics as an art to create it." -- The Washington Post
£91.20
Marvel Comics Devils Reign
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£27.19
Marvel Comics Marvel Multiverse RolePlaying Game Core Rulebook
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£40.49
DC Comics Nightwing The Prince of Gotham Omnibus
Book SynopsisLife's a circus, but that's nothing new for Dick Grayson! Join Nightwing as he flies high through this action-packed omnibus collection!
£68.25
Panini Comics Fall of The House of XRise of The Powers of X
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£23.99
Marvel Comics House of XPowers of X
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£32.79
Penguin Random House Group Ghost Rider Vol. 5
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£16.19
DC Comics Nightwing Vol. 7 Fallen Grayson
Book SynopsisDick Grayson s life is crumbling around him thanks to Heartless, a villain who seems to want nothing more than to sabotage Nightwing s existence! Forced out of his home to try and pick up the pieces, Dick must re-learn exactly what makes him who he is if he wishes to return to his city in time.
£15.99
Marvel Comics Immortal Hulk Vol. 4 Abomination
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£14.39
Panini Publishing Ltd Daredevil Guardian Devil
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£16.99
Penguin Random House Group Miles Morales SpiderMan by Cody Ziglar Vol. 4
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£16.19
DC Comics Superman House of Brainiac
Book SynopsisThe Man of Steel and Lobo defend Metropolis from Brainiac s army in a can t-miss Superman event with major repercussions for the DC Universe!
£18.70
