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Turn of the Cards by Victor Milán
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPursued by the CIA, the DEA, and the Wild Card mistress of the winds, Mistral, renegade biochemist Mark Meadows uses the three personalities buried in his psyche in order to outwit his pursuers... -
Absolute Planetary Book Two by Warren Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCollects issues 13-27 of the original series as well as 14 pages of additional content.As the series hurtles towards its conclusion, Snow initiates the second part of his comeback plan to stop The Four, makes a startling revelation about his past, and uncovers information on the world's first moon shot .. -
Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev: Ultimate Collection, Book 1 by Brian Michael Bendis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsDuring a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear's rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach... -
Batman (2011-2016) #15 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Death of the Family” part 3. The Joker’s attacks have taken their toll on Batman and his allies, and now they have to face the impossible. Plus: in the backup feature, witness The Joker’s confrontation with the Riddler as the horror of The Joker’s plan is revealed... -
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Deadpool, Volume 4: Monkey Business by Daniel Way, Paco Medina
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe X-Men? Pfft! Not really Deadpool's style. Though he's still committed to doing this "hero" thing, Wade's more of a "lone wolf" kind of guy, out there doing his own thing. Y'know...thwp-thwp... -
Absolute Batman (2024-) #1 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWithout the mansion…without the money…without the butler…what’s left is the Absolute Dark... -
Absolute Top 10 by Alan Moore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA New York Times Bestseller!The massive, multilayered city of Neopolis, built shortly after World War II, was designed as a home for the expanding population of science-heroes, heroines and villains that had ballooned into existance in the previous decade... -
Sleeper, Vol. 3: A Crooked Line by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHolden Carver was a superpowered doubleagent working for John Lynch,the world's most calculating spymaster, until he was left out in the cold for nearly a year. Running from his own people, and living amongst the enemy has changed Holden. He's turned his back on the things he once believed in and truly embraced his dark inner self.. -
Top 10, Vol. 2 by Alan Moore
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsIn the second installment of this Eisner Award-winning series the super-science police officers of Precinct 10 continue to protect and serve the super-powered citizenry of Neopolis. Full color... -
Red Hood and the Outlaws, Vol. 1: Dark Trinity by Scott Lobdell, Dexter Soy
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA part of DC Universe: Rebirth!Jason Todd, a.k.a. Red Hood has been many things--a Robin, dead, the Red Hood--now he's back and he's embracing his bad side!With his new status as a villain, Red Hood plans to take down Gotham's underworld from the inside... -
Deadpool Classic, Vol. 14: Suicide Kings by Mike Benson, Adam Glass
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDeadpool's latest job has gotten him into a world of trouble. Everyone wants a piece of him - and for a crime he didn't commit! That's right: Someone's framed Deadpool, and it just might be the same guy who hired him in the first place, a guy who just might be using the mouthy merc as a wild card in a twisted wager... -
X-Factor, Vol. 1: The Longest Night by Peter David, Ryan Sook
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the fallout from House of M and following the surprise film-noir hit Madrox, a new mutant team is forged X-Factor is an investigative mutant agency that includes Madrox, the Multiple Man; Guido, the Strong Guy; Wolfsbane, the shape-shifter; Siryn, the chorus girl; Rictor, the living earthquake; and Generation X's Monet, the pompous witch... -
Batman, Vol. 5: Zero Year: Dark City by Scott Snyder
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBefore the Batcave and Robin, The Joker and the Batmobile, there was ZERO YEAR. The Riddler has plunged Gotham City into darkness. How will a young Dark Knight bring his beloved hometown from the brink of chaos and madness and back into the light? This final ZERO YEAR volume collects BATMAN #25-27 and 29-33...Categorized as:
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Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"It's about remembering someone so important to me I was going to spend the rest of my life with her." What Peter Parker didn't know was that meant Gwen Stacy would only get to spend the rest of her life with him. This is the story of how they fell in love. Or more appropriately, how they almost didn't fall in love. Welcome to Spider-Man's life. Bad before good. It's kind of amazing... -
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Daredevil: Marvel Knights, Vol. 3 by Brian Michael Bendis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter his secret identity as Daredevil is publicly exposed, Matt Murdock is forced to reckon with the problems and legal ramifications that emerged as a result of his public outing. But there isn?t much time for Matt to dwell on his problems, as a new love appears on the horizon and one of Daredevil?s most dangerous foes returns to take over the NYC underworld... -
The New Teen Titans Omnibus, Vol. 1 by Marv Wolfman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first 16 issues of the groundbreaking 1980s NEW TEEN TITANS is now collected in a handsome omnibus edition... -
Batman (2011-2016) #12 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIt’s the epilogue to “The Court of Owls”!The next major storyline begins... -
Amazing Fantasy #15: Spider-Man! by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIncludes Amazing Fantasy #15 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1Relive the adventures that started it all! A radioactive spider may have granted bookish young Peter Parker incredible abilities, but it was his uncle's death that truly transformed him... -
Secret Six, Vol. 2: Depths by Gail Simone
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Batman's cowl winds up for grabs after his death in FINAL CRISIS, two members of the Secret Six think they have what it takes to be the new Dark Knight... -
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #4 by Cullen Bunn, Lee Loughridge
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe shocking conclusion to Deadpool's murderous rampage hacking and slashing through the Marvel... -
Daredevil by Mark Waid, Vol. 1 by Mark Waid
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA fresh start for the Man Without Fear!Matt Murdock is back in New York and hoping to resuscitate his law practice, but not everyone is happy to see him. And Daredevil hits the streets as Klaw, master of sound, makes his deadly return! Then, a blind client holds the key to a global conspiracy perpetrated by some familiar foes... -
The Flash #1 by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Fastest Man Alive returns to his own monthly series from the writer/artist team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato! The Flash knows he can't be everywhere at once, but what happens when he faces an all-new villain who really can! As if that's not bad enough, this villain is a close... -
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Volume 2: Enemies Old, Enemies New by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begin their journey as a true team of brothers, although distance still remains between them. Meanwhile, Baxter Stockman and General Krang have largely kept to the shadows... until now. General Krang wants results and Baxter has a new invention to capture the Turtles before Krang comes to New York.Collects: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #5-8...Categorized as:
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X-Factor, Vol. 3: Many Lives of Madrox by Peter David
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFive words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except that when Madrox decides it's time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn't especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't especially inclined to let him go... -
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Marvel Knights Spider-Man by Mark Millar, Terry Dodson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPeter Parker's worst nightmare has finally come true: one of Spider-Man's enemies has learned his secret identity and is using that knowledge to strike at Peter's family. Now, his beloved Aunt May has been kidnapped - and his wife, Mary Jane, may be next... -
Batman and Robin, Volume 4: Requiem for Damian by Peter J. Tomasi
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSpinning out from the tragic death of Damian Wayne in the pages of Batman Incorporated, the Dark Knight attempts to cope with the death of not only his partner, Robin, the Boy Wonder, but also his son... -
Batman/Superman: World's Finest, Vol. 1: The Devil Nezha by Mark Waid, Dan Mora
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and they're together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora!In the not-too-distant past, Superman's powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo.. -
Invincible, Vol. 13: Growing Pains by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsInvincible is faced with his greatest challenge, Conquest, an ambassador from his home planet intent on taking over Earth regardless of what stands in his way - least of all Invincible... -
Invincible, Vol. 5: The Facts of Life by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAfter the hectic events of Invincible Vol. 4: Head of the Class, Mark -- a.k.a. Invincible -- while continuing to deal with the loss of his father, finds himself face to face with piles of villains ad the worst conflict of all: teenage love! Collects Invincible #20-24, plus Invincible #0... -
Civil War #2 by Mark Millar
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe super-heroes split as the CIVIL WAR heats up! Registration has become law, household names have gone rogue and a Marvel legend makes a decision that will change a life forever...
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