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Squadron Supreme TPB: Death Of A Universe
 | What happens when a world's greatest heroes are left without a world? The late, great Mark Gruenwald's final Squadron Supreme saga sees the super heroes save their universe, only to be ejected from it in response! In the more mainstream Marvel Universe, mind control and manipulation put them both against and alongside the Avengers, but the greatest shock comes when they return to their home universe and see just how it's been saved without them! Featuring material from the critically acclaimed Kurt Busiek/George PÈrez run of AVENGERS! Collects: Squadron Supreme: Death Of Universe Thor #280 Avengers #5-6 Avengers/Squadron Supreme Annual and Squadron Supreme: New World Order. |
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Justice #1
 | Stalking the New Universe as judge, jury and executioner rolled into one, John Tensen--Justice--has made it his personal mission to make certain that paranormals are using their powers wisely. But when he executes an abusive paranormal in the presence of the para's daughter--potentially sending her down a path of evil--he is forced to question the 'justice' of his own actions. |
Superman The Daily Planet TPB
 | This Superman collection revolves around the Daily Planet newspaper and its staff. Featuring classic stories with reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane, photographer Jimmy Olsen, Editor-in-chief Perry White, and many more - showing how far they will go to get a great story! This volume reprints select stories from Action Comics #211, 429, 436, And 461, Superman (First Series) #280, Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #17, 24, 45, and 56, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #42, 63, 75, and 124." |
Marvel Visionaries: Jack Kirby HC Vol. 2
 | Humor, horror, westerns, war, romance, espionage and, of course, super-heroic adventure...many domains, but only one King. From the Two-Gun Kid, Sgt. Fury and Agent Jimmy Woo to the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and beyond, the talent of Jack Kirby underlies the history and future of Marvel! See Captain America's first appearance...all three of them! Witness the first Avengers/X-Men battle, and learn the origin of Professor X! Cower before Doctor Doom, wielding the power of the Silver Surfer! The Yellow Claw! Mangog! Fin Fang Foom! Otherworldly dinosaurs, mutant seagulls and more await as comicdom's commemoration of Kirby continues! Collects: Captain America Comics #1 Marvel Mystery Comics #23 Yellow Claw #4 Strange Tales #89 and #114 Two-Gun Kid #60 Love Romances #103 X-Men #9 Tales Of Suspense #59 Sgt Fury #13 Fantastic Four #57-60 Not Brand Ecch #1 Thor #154-157 and Devil Dinosaur #1. |
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Psi-Force #1
 | Gathered by agent Emmet Proudhawk, five teens with mental powers share a mysterious bond. Combining their psionic power, they can summon the Psi-Hawk, an entity greater than the sum of their parts. But with Proudhawk murdered by agents who want to control them, the Psi-Force team find that power is a curse. Now Proudhawk's long-lost brother arrives, hounded by his own enemies, and the mighty Psi-Hawk is about to meet its match! |
Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe TPB Vol. 2
 | Living legend Stan Lee--the co-creator of the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Hulk, and the Marvel Universe--imagines original characters based on the names of classic DC characters! Robin! Shazam! The Flash! JLA! And he gets to collaborate with some of comics' biggest names: John Byrne! Gary Frank! Kevin Maguire! Jerry Ordway! These four titanic tales are supplemented with indelible backups by Michael Uslan, himself paired with Sergio Aragones, John Severin, and Kano. Plus an important story by Uslan, Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton. Profile pages, artist commentary, and the proverbial more round out this must-have collection. |
Justice League: The Flash Figurine
 | Young, brash, and impulsive, Wally West gained the power of super-speed during a freak electrochemical accident. Now The Flash is the fastest man alive, capable of velocities approaching the speed of light. But even if he often acts before he thinks, The Flash is the first one to race into the fight... and the super-speeding winner in many a race against doom with the Justice League. This highly detailed, 4-inch tall figurine of The Flash is cold cast, hand painted and ready for display. |
Superman TPB: Secret Identity
 | What's in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY is a 208-page trade paperback collecting the critically lauded 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by Kurt Busiek ( JLA/AVENGERS, ASTRO CIT Y) with stellar art by Stuart Immonen ( SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY, Thor ). Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY examines the life of a young Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent - the one with super-powers. Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can flythat he does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from? And what's he going to do about it? |
Fantastic Four TPB: Visionaries - George Perez Vol. 2
 | One of the FF's top talents gives Mister Fantastic a REALLY new look...as the Molecule Man! And once the team deals with this ultimate infiltration, they still must face sorcery, Skrulls and super-powered statues! Plus: the power of Franklin Richards! Guest-starring the Texas Twister and the Impossible Man! Collects: Fantastic Four #187-188 and #191-192 Fantastic Four Annual #14-15 Marvel Two-In-One #60 and Adventures Of The Thing #3 |
Marvel Universe: Roleplaying Game - Guide to the Hulk and the Avengers HC
 | Avengers assemble! The second supplement to the Marvel Universe Roleplaying Guide delivers Earth's Mightiest Heroes in all their glory. . .and most of their lineups. You'll find dozens of new super-hero and super-villain profiles, as well as a few surprises, including a complete selection of character variants for the Incredible Hulk. Add to your campaign with aliens, humanoids, androids, robots and plenty of new teams in an expanded NPC team generator. Dive into detailed maps of the Avengers Mansion and technical plans for the Quinjet. Explore new settings for your adventures, from Chronopolis to the Blue Area of the Moon. Please note: The Marvel Universe Roleplaying Game is required to play. |
Michael Chabon Presents: The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist Vol. 1 TPB
 | Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation - The Escapist! Operating from a secret headquarters under the boards of the majestic Empire Theater, the Escapist and his crack team of charismatic associates roam the globe, performing amazing feats of magic to aid all those who languish in oppression's chains. The history of his creators, Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay, was recently chronicled in Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay . The best of the Escapist's adventures are now collected into one volume for all to enjoy! This thrilling volume of Michael Chabon Presents.The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist collects the first two issues of the comic book and features an original story penned by Michael Chabon, the comics debut of novelist Glen David Gold, a new story written and drawn by Howard Chaykin, the painted artwork of Bill Sienkiewicz, and a wraparound cover by Chris Ware! |
SpyBoy: Undercover, Underwear TPB - nick & dent
 | SpyBoy is comics' newest teen superhero with a curfew. Or, super-spy to be exact. This volume takes SpyBoy, a.k.a. Alex Fleming, on his most dangerous missions to date. Flying high above ground, he faces a death-defying plummet with bad guys hot on his tail, and nothing but a handful of new super-spy gadgets to save him. If he survives, he'll have his hands full with the shark-like Slackjaw. So where the dickens is his cute-but-deadly partner, Bombshell? She's fighting for her own life in an action-fueled chase through the desert sands of the Middle East. Then it's off to the hyper-sensory streets of Tokyo and the debut of Japan's own teen spy...SpyGirl! All of Bombshell's incendiary expertise still may not be a match for this cunning young martial arts master! |
X-Treme X-Men TPB Vol. 7: Storm - The Arena
 | First an orphaned pickpocket, then worshipped as a goddess, Ororo Munroe led many lives before she became the X-Man known as Storm. Now, the beautiful weather-wielding mutant ventures to Japan and makes startling discoveries about herself when she's forced to endure brutal combat in a fight-or-die gladiator ring. This book collects: X-Treme X-Men #36-39 |
Starman TPB Vol. 8: Stars My Destination
 | Jack Knight, Starman, continues his star-spanning journey through space - accompanied by his blue-skinned comrade Mikaal and his Mother Box-produced hologram of his father, Ted Knight - to find the brother of his lady love, Sadie. But Jack and his crew becomes prisoners of the empire and must stoke the fires of revolution in order to escape a despot's grasp. This book collects: Starman Vol. 2 #s 55-60 |
Fantastic Four TPB Vol. 3: Authoritative Action
 | A simple plan It seemed like a simple enough idea at the time: Now that their arch-enemy Doctor Doom had seemingly perished, the Fantastic Four would journey into his nation of Latveria, disassemble its war machine and set its oppressed citizens free. But what appeared to be a black-and-white situation quickly turns into a murky shade of gray, and Reed Richards and his family find themselves besieged on all sides - both by those they thought of as their allies and by the very people they are trying to save. This book collects: Fantastic Four #s 503-508 |
Go Girl! TPB - nick & dent
 | Back in the day, Janet Goldman was an honest-to-goodness flying superhero, the far out Go-Go Girl. But Go-Go Girl eventually hung up her costume -- well, put it away in a dresser drawer -- and now her teenage daughter, Lindsay, has inherited Mom's flying powers, donned her old costume, and become the teenage superheroine sensation Go Girl! Now she's fighting crime and righting wrongs...with an occasional leg up from the now semi -retired Go-Go Girl. Pouring the classic charm of comics of the past through a subtle modernist filter, series creator/writer Trina Robbins and artist Anne Timmons have crafted an all-ages delight, garnering critical praise and a coveted Lulu Award. The GoGirl! collection includes pinups by Barb Rausch, Steve Leiber, Lea Hernandez, Sergio Aragonés, and others and bonus features, including material never before seen in the GoGirl! series. "...wonderful, charming." -- Phil Mateer, All About Books and Comics |
Exiles TPB Vol. 7: A Blink in Time
 | Their long-lost leader makes her triumphant return--but the reality-hopping heroes doen't have time to celebrate, because the fate of an entire world is at stake, and it's their job to save it! Is Blink's presence enough to tip the scales in the Exiles' battle with a startling new menace? Plus: The Exiles' otherworldly counterparts, Weapon X, begin a brand-new adventure! Hyperion is the most recent addition to their squad--and while extremely helpful in the thick of a battle, he may end up being more than they bargained for. Also featuring a special look at Nocturne before she joined the Exiles! See what her life was like back when she lived at Xavier's Mansion with her father, Nightcrawler, and the school's headmaster, Wolverine. This book collects: Exiles #s 38-45 |
Catwoman TPB: Movie & Other Cat Tales
 | The exciting adaptation of this summer's hot action movie starring Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy and Sharon Stone! Meet Patience Philips, shy, sensitive artist working for cosmetics giant Hedare Beauty. When she stumbles onto a dark secret at the company, she finds herself in the middle of a dangerous corporate conspiracy. What happens next changes Patience forever. In a mystical twist of fate, she is transformed into. . .Catwoman! And the black-clad heroine bares her claws to exact revenge! This book collects the following issues: Catwoman: The Movie Catwoman Vol. 1 #0 Catwoman Vol. 2 #11 and #25 |
Thunderbirds Junior SC Novel
 | The year is 2065. On an island somewhere in the South Pacific lies the headquarters of the top secret organization International Rescue. Their mission ... to save the world from disaster! Hidden from the world, Tracy Island is home to brilliant entrepreneur and former astronaut Jegg Tracy (Bill Paxton) and his five sons. But, the master criminal The Hood (Sir Ben Kingsley) has breached island security intent on commandeering International Rescue's fleet of five highly advanced vehicles. Directed by Jonathan Frakes, Thunderbirds is a live-action feature film based on the hit British televion series of the 1960's. A "junior novel" for younger readers, with eight pages of color photographs. |
Ultimate Fantastic Four TPB Vol. 1: The Fantastic
 | Witness the beginnings of the Fantastic Four - Reed Richards, Johnny Storm, Susan Storm, and Ben Grimm - super-hero icons for a new century! When high school genius Reed Richards entolls at a secret government-sponsored school for the most gifted minds in the world, he unwittingly starts himself and his friends on the journey of a lifetime. A story about science, adventure, and above all family, set in the most dynamic and unpredictable universe in the comic-book world! This volume collects Ultimate Fantstic Four issues 1-6. |
Superman TPB (Digest): Adventures Vol. 1 - Up, Up, and Away
 | It's a full time job protecting the city of Metropolis and the rest of the world. From the evil schemes of the monomaniacal Lex Luthor to the diabolical machinations of the crazed super-computer Braniac, the Last Son of Krypton battles all comers! Reprints Superman Adventures #16, 19, and 22-24. |
DC Archives - Plastic Man HC Vol. 6
 | Bursting onto the comic-book scene in 1941, Plastic Man was a bright spot in a Golden Age of heroes, standing out as one of the most unusual and innovative creations of the time. Collecting for the first time the Pastic Man features from PLASTIC MAN COMICS #5-6 and POLICE COMICS #59-65! In this volume, featuring a forward by Michael T. Gilbert ( Mr. Monster ), Plas faces a super-gunsmith of the underworld, crushes The Crab, and more! |
B.P.R.D.: A Plague of Frogs TPB
 | After holding it a secret for ten years, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola finally reveals Abe Sapien's bizarre history. Introduced in the first Hellboy book and featured prominently in the film, Abe Sapien has remained one of the most intriguing mysteries of Mignola's celebrated work. The recent Hellboy film steered clear of any origin story for Abe so that the tale could be told in Plague of Frogs . The story of Abe's origins unfolds as the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense try to stop the monstrous frog men from the first Hellboy graphic novel, Seed of Destruction . The plague begins its spread across America, lending an apocalyptic new direction to Mignola's stories. Collecting the five-issue miniseries. With art by Guy Davis and a behind-the-scenes look at his sketchbook, this third volume of B.P.R.D. sees Mignola taking over writing chores for the first time and reveals secrets he's kept under wraps since the beginning of the Hellboy saga, and changes that world completely. |
Essential Super-Villain Team-Up TPB Vol. 1
 | The line between hero and villain can be very thin, but rarely as thin as in a book this big! The giants of the field collaborate on an epic stretching from the towers of Doctor Doom's Latveria to the depths of Namor's Atlantis - with the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the Champions caught in the middle! The world is at stake and you are there! This book collects: Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #1-2 Super-Villain Team-Up #1-14 and #16-17 Avengers #154-156 Champions #16 Astonishing Tales #1-8 |
Batman TPB: In The Eighties
 | Written by Len Wein, Doug Moench, Mike W. Barr, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman, Barbara J. Randall, Alan Brennert. Art by Michael Golden, Alan Davis, Paul Neary, Gene Colan, Klaus Janson, George Prez, Romeo Tanghal, Don Newton, Alfredo Alcala, Walter Simonson, Dick Giordano, Trevor Von Eeden, Rodin Rodriguez, Jim Aparo, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Aparo. The best Batman stories of the 1980s are presented in BATMAN IN THE EIGHTIES, a new collection featuring nine thrilling stories of the Dark Knight Detective featuring Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, the Joker, Penguin, and the Scarecrow! This volume contains 'Shadow Play' (from BATMAN #348), 'He With Secrets Fears the Sound' (DETECTIVE COMICS #518), 'When Velvet Paws Caress the Ground' (DETECTIVE COMICS #519), 'A Batman and the Outsiders Primer' (DC SAMPLER #3), 'To Kill a Legend' (DETECTIVE COMICS #500), 'Transition' (NEW TITANS #55), 'Pieces of Penguin' (BATMAN #384), 'Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker!' (BATMAN #321), 'The Player on the Other Side,' (BATMAN... |
Batman TPB: Strange Apparitions
 | The Joker, Dr. Phosphorus, Hugo Strange, Clayface, Deadshot, Penguin. They're all here and their goal is to drive the Dark Knight to the brink of annihilation. Strange Apparitions reprints the classic seventies run of Detective Comics by Steve Englehart, Marshal Rogers and Terry Austin. Len Wein, Walt Simonson, Al Milgrom and Dick Giordano also contribute their awesome talents. |