Books like 'Batman: Detective Comics #1000'
Readers who enjoyed Batman: Detective Comics #1000 by Peter J. Tomasi, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder, Geoff Johns, Tom King, Brian Michael Bendis & Kevin Smith also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Stalking the Nightmare by Harlan Ellison, Stephen King
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn Ellison potpourri: rewrites of tales 1st appearing in 50s pulp magazines (one a Joe L. Hensley collaboration), recent tales & four excellent nonfiction items... -
![Skull Island by Will Murray, Michael McConnohie]()
Skull Island by Will Murray, Michael McConnohie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen King Kong famously fell from his death perch on the summit of the Empire State Building early in 1933, the question on many moviegoers' minds was: Where the heck was Doc Savage? For the tallest skyscraper in Manhattan was also the world headquarters of the famous superman-scientist known as the Man of Bronze... -
![Land of Always Night: by Kenneth Robeson, W. Ryerson Johnson]()
Land of Always Night: by Kenneth Robeson, W. Ryerson Johnson
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsused science fiction... -
![Meteor Menace by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent]()
Meteor Menace by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAntofagasta, Chile...Rae Stanley was in trouble... -
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![Pandora By Holly Hollander by Gene Wolfe]()
Pandora By Holly Hollander by Gene Wolfe
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe box is heavy, locked, and very old. The only clue to its contents is the name written in gold upon its lid: PANDORA. Bright teenager Holly Hollander is understandably curious about what's inside, but when the box is opened, death is unleashed . . . and Holly is the only one who can solve the deadly puzzle... -
![The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man by Dave Hutchinson]()
The Return of the Incredible Exploding Man by Dave Hutchinson
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA thrilling science fiction masterwork of experimental disaster from the bestselling author of the Fractured Europe series The Guardian labelled "Magnificent". When journalist Alex Dolan is hired by multibillionaire Stanislaw Clayton to write a book about the Sioux Crossing Supercollider, the world s first privately funded high-energy physics facility, this is a dream job... -
![Quest of Qui by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent]()
Quest of Qui by Kenneth Robeson, Lester Dent
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWHO IS DOC SAVAGE?To the world at large, Doc Savage is a strange, mysterious figure of glistening bronze skin and golden eyes. To his amazing co-adventurers - the five greatest brains ever assembled in one group - he is a man of superhuman strength and protean genius, whose life is dedicated to the destruction of evil-doers... -
![The Desert Demons by Kenneth Robeson, Will Murray]()
The Desert Demons by Kenneth Robeson, Will Murray
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBack after 20 years! Doc Savage and his mighty crew return in a brand-new series of nightmare exploits that can only be called…. The Wild Adventures of Doc Savage!Ferocious blood-red Things begin dropping down from the sky, the state of California is besieged by the Desert Demons—a phenomenon so fierce that it triggers a modern exodus... -
![The Land of Terror: Doc Savage by Kenneth Robeson]()
The Land of Terror: Doc Savage by Kenneth Robeson
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA vile greenish vapor was all that remained of the first victim of the monstrous Smoke of Eternity. There would be thousands more if Kar, master fiend, had his evil way. Only Doc Savage and his mighty five could stop him. But the corpse-laden trail led to mortal combat with the fiercest killing machines ever invented by nature... -
![Murder Melody: A Doc Savage Adventure by Kenneth Robeson]()
Murder Melody: A Doc Savage Adventure by Kenneth Robeson
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath comes from both above and below, as the Pacific Northwest is shaken by earthquakes while strange floating figures fill the sky striking terror with their deadly dirge... -
![Planetary, Volume 4: Spacetime Archaeology by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday]()
Planetary, Volume 4: Spacetime Archaeology by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis is it - the long-awaited fourth and final graphic novel collecting the adventures of Elijah Snow, a powerful, hundred year old man, Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful but bored woman, and The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines... -
![Absolute Planetary Book One by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday]()
Absolute Planetary Book One by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsCollecting the adventures of Elijah Snow, a powerful, hundred year old man, Jakita Wagner, an extremely strong but bored woman, and The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines... -
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The Planetary Omnibus by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPlanetary has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads.Written by Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and with stunning art by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men), this critically acclaimed, landmark series took a look at the inter-dimensional peace-keeping force known as Planetary...Categorized as:
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![Planetary, Volume 2: The Fourth Man by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday]()
Planetary, Volume 2: The Fourth Man by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsWarren Ellis improves on his already outstanding stories and characters in the second collection of Planetary: The Fourth Man. While scraping their way through their investigations, the three archaeologists of mystery, enigmatic themselves, deal with their own past and learn more about the creepy metahumans lurking behind practically every oddity on the planet... -
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![Planetary, Volume 3: Leaving the 20th Century by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday]()
Planetary, Volume 3: Leaving the 20th Century by Warren Ellis, John Cassaday
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA softcover edition of the popular hardcover collects Ellis and Cassaday's breathtaking Planetary! In this volume, Elijah takes a look at his past, making startling revelations and recounting his participation in the first moon shot..Categorized as:
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Batman (2011-2016) #4 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city... -
![The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 2 by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe classic super-hero series STARMAN, starring a Gen-X super-hero, is re-presented in high quality format.The super-heroic legacy of Starman is renewed in these stories, in which Jack Knight - antiques collector and dealer - inherits the name and powers of his father's old Starman identity from his older brother, who has been assassinated... -
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Batman (2011-2016) #16 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBatman heads into his showdown with The Joker as the madman’s plan is finally revealed! And in the backup story, in the midst of The Joker’s assault on Batman and his allies, get a secret glimpse into what started The Clown Prince of Crime on his horrifying journey! “Death of the Family” part 4... -
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Watchmen #12 by Alan Moore
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe epic maxiseries by legendary comic creator Alan Moore and acclaimed artist Dave Gibbons comes to its stunning conclusion! What is the final fate of Rorschach, Nite Owl, Dr... -
![Batman (2011-2016) #2 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo]()
Batman (2011-2016) #2 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBruce Wayne is back in the cowl, hunting a new and deadly killer in Gotham City – a killer with a vendetta against Bruce Wayne! But who is this mysterious killer in an owl skull mask? And is he the key to unlocking one of Gotham's oldest and most terrifying secrets? Be there for their first brutal...Categorized as:
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![Starman: Sins of the Father by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
Starman: Sins of the Father by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThis collection presents an unforgettable tale of all consuming hatred and cynical heroism. During the Golden Age, Ted Knight, the original Starman, continually found himself in battle with his archnemesis, the Mist. Decades later, this old foe looks to continue this ancient vendetta against the elderly Knight as he returns and takes the life of the hero's oldest son... -
![Vision #7 by Tom King, Michael Walsh]()
Vision #7 by Tom King, Michael Walsh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA NEW STORY STARTS NOW! Once upon a time a robot and a witch fell in love. What followed was a tale of the dead and the dying, of the hopeful and the lost, of the wronged and the avenged. And in the end, after both had fallen, the witch and the robot rose from their dirt and eyed each other across a field of blood and bone... -
![Daredevil: Marvel Knights, Vol. 3 by Brian Michael Bendis]()
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... -
![Absolute Y: The Last Man Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan]()
Absolute Y: The Last Man Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsY: THE LAST MAN, winner of three Eisner Awards and one of the most critically acclaimed, best-selling comic books series of the last decade, is that rare example of a page-turner that is at once humorous, socially relevant and endlessly surprising.Written by Brian K...Categorized as:
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![The Flash, Vol. 3 by Geoff Johns]()
The Flash, Vol. 3 by Geoff Johns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this third volume of his best-selling take on THE FLASH, critically acclaimed writer and Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment, Geoff Johns takes the Fastest Man Alive on the most thrilling run of his life! Try to keep up with the Flash as he races through Iron Heights Prison as he tries to take down a rampaging Gorilla Grodd... -
![Batman (2011-2016) #11 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV]()
Batman (2011-2016) #11 by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Court of Owls epic building for the past year comes to its stunning conclusion as Batman brings to light the mad machinations of the mysterious organization... -
![Starman: Night and Day by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger]()
Starman: Night and Day by James Robinson, Wade Von Grawbadger
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings/James Robinson /Tony Harris and Wade Von Grawbadger, illustrators From the author of BATMAN/DEADMAN: DEATH AND GLORY. In this powerful story, the new Starman's greatest foe, the beautiful but deadly new Mist, has captured his greatest weapon in an attempt to kill him... -
![Watchmen #11: Look upon my works, Ye mighty... by Alan Moore]()
Watchmen #11: Look upon my works, Ye mighty... by Alan Moore
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWatchmen, Chapter XI: Look upon my works, Ye mighty.. -
![The Batman Adventures by Kelley Puckett, Martin Pasko]()
The Batman Adventures by Kelley Puckett, Martin Pasko
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBased on the critically acclaimed BATMAN animated series, this book is Illustrated in an animated style that reflects the design and mood of the TV series. The Joker enlists the help of the Penguin and Catwoman to bring his dastardly plot to air a televised unmasking of the Batman about... -
![The Flash #1 by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato]()
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...
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