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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade by Rob MacGregor, George Lucas
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe time is the 1930s.Indiana Jones had always managed to get into enough trouble on his own. But this time, he finds himself in the deadliest situation imaginable -- he must rescue his father, eminent professor Dr. Henry Jones, from the Nazis' clutches to keep them from discovering secret information only Dr. Jones possesses...Categorized as:
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![The Man of Bronze / The Land of Terror by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent]()
The Man of Bronze / The Land of Terror by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Man of Bronze's origin story is revealed in the classic Lester Dent novels that launched the superhero genre, in an extra-length volume commemorating the 75th anniversary of Doc Savage's pulp debut... -
![The Complete Frank Miller Batman by Frank Miller, Dennis O'Neil]()
The Complete Frank Miller Batman by Frank Miller, Dennis O'Neil
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Complete Frank Miller Batman contains: Batman Year One, Wanted: Santa Claus Dead Or Alive and The Dark Knight Returns. With a new introduction by Richard Bruning, then DC design director. Batman Year One and The Dark Knight Returns are reprints of their trade paperbacks and not individual issues so they include the introductions to those volumes by Frank Miller and Alan Moore... -
![Watchmen #1 by Alan Moore]()
Watchmen #1 by Alan Moore
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsFeaturing the first appearance of Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre, Nite Owl, and the Comedian! When the Comedian dies, a series of events are set into motion that bring the world ever closer to a deadly threat no one saw coming... -
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![David Mazzucchelli's Daredevil Born Again Artisan Edition by David Mazzucchelli]()
David Mazzucchelli's Daredevil Born Again Artisan Edition by David Mazzucchelli
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEnjoy the acclaimed graphic novel as an ART BOOK! Each page of this classic story is reproduced from the original art--while appearing to be in black and white, the art is scanned IN COLOR, capturing all the nuances (blue pencil, white out, etc) and quirks that make original art unique!DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI'S DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN was released in the much lauded Artist's Edition format in 2012... -
![Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 5 by Naoko Takeuchi]()
Sailor Moon Eternal Edition 5 by Naoko Takeuchi
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe guardians in sailor suits return in this definitive edition of the greatest magical girl manga of all time! Features all-new cover illustrations by creator Naoko Takeuchi, a glittering holographic coating, an extra-large size, premium paper, French flaps, and a newly-revised translation!Teenager Usagi is not the best athlete, she's never gotten good grades, and, well, she's a bit of a crybaby... -
![Batman (2011-2016) #14 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV]()
Batman (2011-2016) #14 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Joker is back and somehow more sinister than ever! What caused this change? And can even Batman stop a Joker so driven and dangerous? “Death of the Family” part 2... -
![My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 9 by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn 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... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 36 by Kohei Horikoshi, 堀越耕平
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 by Frank Miller]()
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 by Frank Miller
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThis masterpiece of comics storytelling brings to life a dark world…and an even darker man. Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, ten years after the Dark Knight’s retirement... -
![Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Samnee]()
Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Vol. 1 by Brian Michael Bendis, Chris Samnee
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCollects Ultimate Fallout #4, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) #1-12, Spider-Men #1-5. Miles Morales takes up the mantle of Spider-Man! Before Peter Parker died, young Miles was poised to start the next chapter in his life in a new school. Then, a spider's bite granted the teenager incredible arachnid-like powers... -
![All-Star Superman, Vol. 2 by Grant Morrison]()
All-Star Superman, Vol. 2 by Grant Morrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIn this follow-up to the award-winning All-Star Superman, the Man of Steel goes toe-to-toe with Bizarro, his oddball twin, and the new character Zibarro, also from the Bizarro planet... -
![Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 1 by Stan Lee, Blake Bell]()
Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 1 by Stan Lee, Blake Bell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHardbound reprint volume of The Amazing Spider-Man, numbers 1-10, and Amazing Fantasy No. 15...Categorized as:
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![Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli]()
Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCollects Daredevil #226-233. "And I -- I have shown him... that a man without hope is a man without fear." The definitive Daredevil tale! Karen Page, Matt Murdock's former lover, has traded away the Man Without Fear's secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find strength as the Kingpin of Crime wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get... -
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![The Batman Adventures: Mad Love by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm]()
The Batman Adventures: Mad Love by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe trend in superheroes of the late 1980s was dark, grim, gritty, and not very kid friendly. Then along came the animated Batman series. The visual style was totally unique: clean, sharp, and bold. Batman Adventures: Mad Love is an original comics story drawn in the style of the popular animated series. It's even put together by Paul Dini, a major force behind the animated show...Categorized as:
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![Kabuki, Vol. 4: Skin Deep by David W. Mack]()
Kabuki, Vol. 4: Skin Deep by David W. Mack
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsby David Mack In stores the week of May 1st. The Concept: A woman whose face is horribly scarred finds herself in an institution for "defective" government agents. She (Kabuki) is interrogated to find out if she is hiding something to do with the nature of her scars, or if she is simply crazy... -
![Daredevil, Vol. 7: Hardcore by Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev]()
Daredevil, Vol. 7: Hardcore by Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDaredevil is simultaneously faced with murder charges, a new girlfriend, being outted by the tabloids, the return of one of his deadliest foes, Typhoid Mary, and the Kingpin's attempt to restore his fallen empire. And the surprise ending changes Daredevil's place in the Marvel Universe forever.Collects Daredevil #46-50... -
![Batman and Robin, Volume 1: Born to Kill by Peter J. Tomasi, Petri Silas]()
Batman and Robin, Volume 1: Born to Kill by Peter J. Tomasi, Petri Silas
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAs a part of the acclaimed DC Comics--The New 52 event of September 2011, Batman begins battling evil with his son, Damian, at his side, Batman now realizes that the hardest part of the job may be trying to work together... -
![Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja]()
Hawkeye #1 by Matt Fraction, David Aja
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe breakout star of this summer's blockbuster AVENGERS film and self-made hero Hawkeye fights for justice! He's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest... -
![Absolute Batman (2024-) #1 by Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta]()
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... -
![My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi]()
My Hero Academia, Vol. 32 by Kohei Horikoshi
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy... -
![The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 1: My Own Worst Enemy by Dan Slott]()
The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 1: My Own Worst Enemy by Dan Slott
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPart of the Marvel NOW! initiative!THEN!...Peter Parker spent a lifetime living up to the responsibilities his powers foisted upon him, but his story finally ended dramatically in the historic Amazing Spider-Man #700. NOW!...The new Amazing Spider-Man has arrived, and he is better in every single way. Smarter, stronger...Superior... -
![Invincible Volume 3: Perfect Strangers by Cory Walker, Robert Kirkman]()
Invincible Volume 3: Perfect Strangers by Cory Walker, Robert Kirkman
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsMark Grayson is just like everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful super-hero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? Now the Guardians of the Globe are dead... -
![JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5--Golden Wind, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki, Pablo Tschopp]()
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5--Golden Wind, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki, Pablo Tschopp
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGolden Wind is here! The highly-acclaimed fifth arc of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Japan to Italy, as Koichi Hirose heads to Europe to find an aspiring gangster named Giorno Giovanna, the secret son of Dio Brando, scourge of the Joestar family... -
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![The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 1 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 1 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe classic super-hero series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super-hero, is re-presented in high quality format by James Robinson (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE) and Tony Harris (EX MACHINA)... -
![The Great Powers Outage by William Boniface]()
The Great Powers Outage by William Boniface
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCrunch!There's something strange going on in Superopolis! The entire population has turned its back on its favorite potato chips of all time. Everyone has switched to the Amazing Indestructo's Amazing Pseudo-Chips. And all because someone named Comrade Crunch told them to.Look out!The weird thing is, no one has ever heard of Comrade Crunch... -
![Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina]()
Thor by Jason Aaron: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron, Ive Svorcina
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCollects Thor: God of Thunder #1-18. A trail of blood consumes Thor's past, present and future! Throughout the ages, gods are vanishing — and Thor must unravel the gruesome mystery of Gorr the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor discovers a cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods. In the present, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space... -
![Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 2 by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko]()
Essential Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 2 by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe bite of an irradiated spider granted high-school student Peter Parker incredible, arachnid-like powers. When a burglar killed his beloved Uncle Ben, a grief-stricken Peter vowed to use his amazing abilities to protect his fellow man... -
![Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama]()
Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 4: Last Chance for Hope by Akira Toriyama
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEver since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull... -
![JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3—Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki]()
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3—Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil! The beginning of the Stardust Crusaders Arc! A fiendish villain once thought to be dead has resurfaced and become even more powerful! To fight this evil, the aging Joseph Joestar enlists the help of his hot-blooded grandson, Jotaro Joestar...
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