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It’s the big, bad Lobo book that has something to offend everyone! In these fast-shooting, gut-wrenching tales from the 1990s, Lobo’s out for revenge on whoever wrote an unauthorized biography of his life as a gun for hire! Then, the Easter Bunny hires Lobo to kill his biggest rival: Santa Claus! And Lobo signs on to kill the galaxy’s greatest criminal, but promptly gets killed. And 200 of the main man’s illegitimate offspring team up to knock off dear old dad! Collects LOBO #1-4, LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1, LOBO’S BACK #1-4, LOBO: BLAZING CHAIN OF LOVE #1 and LOBO CONVENTION SPECIAL #1.

After being kidnapped by his villainous uncle, sixteen-year-old David Balfour escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders under English rule. In graphic novel format. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

BATMAN GEGEN LOBO Der Joker hat es satt, stets gegen Batman den Kürzeren zu ziehen. Deshalb heuert der Clownprinz des Verbrechens den wilden, unverwüstlichen außerirdischen Killer Lobo an, der die Welt des Dunklen Ritters in Blut und Chaos stürzt! Zudem wird der Mitternachtsdetektiv aus Gotham City auf eine riesige Raumstation teleportiert, wo nicht nur der brutale Kopfgeldjäger auf ihn wartet, sondern eine fremde Macht zudem alle Frauen an Bord in irre Mörderinnen verwandelt... Zwei krasse Crossover zwischen Batman und dem Präsi, dem beliebtesten Antihelden der verfräggten Comic-Neunziger, unnachahmlich in Szene gesetzt von Alan Grant (BATMAN), Simon Bisley (LOBO) und Sam Kieth (BATMAN – ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS).

The complete BATMAN: CONTAGION storyline is available for the first time ever, along with chapters that lead into the thrilling confrontation with the mastermind behind the outbreak in BATMAN: LEGACY. A mysterious and lethal virus is unleashed on the unknowing inhabitants of Gotham City, causing excruciating pain-and ultimately death-within 48 hours of contact. Batman, Robin and Nightwing must race to contain the chaos while finding a cure-with the help of unlikely allies Azrael, Huntress, Catwoman and Poison Ivy. But can the Dark Knight and his team of vigilantes stop an invisible enemy? And what happens when one of them is infected? Collects AZRAEL #15-16, BATMAN #529, BATMAN CHRONICLES #4, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #48-49, CATWOMAN# 31-35, DETECTIVE COMICS #695-696 and ROBIN #27-30.

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Bruce Wayne and Robin recruit Nightwing, the first Robin, to keep tabs on the new Batman''s activities even as he continues his pursuit of the deadly arms dealer while Wayne sets up a training facility in an abandoned logging mill in the hills outside Gotham City.

Two of Britain''''s deans of socialist thought consider the philosophical writings of Marx and Engels in the light of recent advances in the sciences. The authors have written a dozen books; this work is a hit in ten countries.The book reasserts the dialecti

No Man''s Land part 2, continued from BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND #1. Batman may be missing, but a new hero stalks the street wearing the familiar bat-emblem! Meanwhile, Commissioner Gordon takes drastic steps to restore order to Gotham. Continued in BATMAN #563.

After discovering Batman’s identity, Tim Drake must now endure months of intensive physical training before he can publicly debut as the Caped Crusader’s new partner. Given an all-new hi-tech costume and the encouragement of former Robin Dick Grayson, Tim is finally ready to don the identity he was born for: Robin! But when his parents are kidnapped by the Obeah Man will Batman be able to save them or will tragedy find Tim Drake? Then, Robin must survive a final baptism by fire as he travels overseas to learn martial arts from one of the world’s greatest fighters-the deadly Lady Siva. Flying solo for the first time, he comes across a diabolical plot by Batman’s old enemy King Snake and must prove that he is worthy of the mantle of Robin! ROBIN: REBORN collects in chronological order for the first time ever BATMAN #455-457, DETECTIVE COMICS #618-621, and ROBIN #1-5. Detailing the journey of fan favorite Tim Drake’s transformation into Robin are classic comic creators ALAN GRANT( BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT), CHUCK DIXON (NIGHTWING), NORM BREYFOGLE (BATMAN BEYOND) and TOM LYLE (STARMAN)!

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #39-50, Annual #3; Thanos Quest #1-2 and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #50. The Mad Titan is on a quest for Death! The Silver Surfer may believe he has killed Thanos, but the terrible truth is that the Mad Titan still lives u0097 and thatu0092s bad news for the Marvel Universe, because Thanosu0092 great love has sent him on a space-faring search for the Infinity Gems! Meanwhile, the Surfer tackles a deadly life-form and deals with the madness of Dynamo City! But when Thanos returns from his quest, glove on hand and hell-bent for revenge, do the Surfer, Galactus and Drax the Destroyer stand a chance? And whose side will Mephisto be on? Norrin Radd must face his past as events build to a confrontation that sets the stage for the cosmic epic known as INFINITY GAUNTLET!

Following the events of Batman: Knightquest: The Search, Bruce Wayne has successfully recuperated from his broken back and is ready to resume crime-fighting duties as the Batman. But Jean-Paul Valley, the man who currently patrols the dark alleyways of Gotham City, is not willing to step aside. Furthermore, Valley has become unaccountably violent and reckless. Driven to the brink of madness by inner demons, the “new Batman” seeks to destroy the “old Batman” in a battle with deadly consequences. Batman: Knightsend is the seventh installment in an expansive nine-volume series reprinting the entire Batman: Knightfall storyline. Contained in this volume are Batman #509-510, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #29-30, Detective Comics #676-677, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #62-63, Robin #8-9, Catwoman #12-13 and Showcase ’94 #10 and includes bonus poster artwork.

Batman helps a group of teenage boys against a motorcycle gang.

Batman isn’t the only masked crusader in town-and Arkham Asylum has many, many cells beyond those detaining the Penguin, the Joker, and Poison Ivy. But this is not the dark, dismal Arkham Asylum of old-this modern Arkham is run by the son of the original founder, Jeremiah Arkham. He is determined to improve on his father’s methods, and in doing so walks perilously close to the abyss of madness himself. Can Jeremiah cure the Dark Knight when Batman is committed to Arkham for killing a cop? Writer ALAN GRANT (DETECTIVE COMICS) joins artists TIM SALE (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN), NORM BREYFOGLE (BATMAN), and more in these stories about the men and women in shadow-the shadow of the Bat! Collects BATMAN: THE SHADOW OF THE BAT #1-12!

As if common criminals and thugs werenÕt bad enough, now a psychic vampire stalks the streets of Gotham City...and the Batman stalks him.

Batman faces the Ratcatcher, who traps the Dark Knight in a rat-infested sewer.

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First published in 1997, this edition of The American Political Process examines both the formal and informal institutions of government and analyses how these bodies interact I the making of public policy in the United States in order to provide an understanding of contemporary American politics. This Sixth Edition has been thoroughly up-dated, extended and substantially revised to take account of important events such as the Republicans winning control of Congress in 1994 and the 1996 Presidential and Congressional elections. It looks at the political developments of the 1990s against the background of a long-established constitutional structure and a distinctively American political culture. Each chapter includes a variety of useful tables and diagrams as well as suggestions for further reading and there is an extensive glossary of terms in American politics which provides an easily accessible reference for the reader.

Prodigal part 2, continued from BATMAN #512. The Ventriloquist returns with a new scheme to reestablish his supremacy in Gotham City''s criminal underworld and Scarface has some vile plans for the new Batman. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #679.

Cataclysm part 1, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #719. A massive earthquake rips through Gotham City, destroying everything its path--including the Batcave, Wayne Manor and the Gotham City Police Station! Continued in NIGHTWING #19.

The Road to "No Man''s Land!" Gotham gets even more dangerous when the Arkham Asylum orderlies abandon their posts, leaving the inmates to run the asylum, among them the Joker!

Prodigal part 6, continued from BATMAN #513. Batman must quell a prison riot ignited by Two-Face, who is one step away from reducing Gotham City to chaos. Plus, Gordon and Essen''s disagreements over the Dark Knight threaten their marriage. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #680.

Creatures of Clay part 1! True love never dies. True love merely becomes a motive for murder, which is a lesson Batman quickly learns when he encounters...the Clayfaces?!

While the Scarecrow declares himself the God of Fear and terrorizes Gotham City, Anarky sets a death trap for Batman. "The God of Fear" part 2, a "Knightfall" tie-in arc.

Uncover the mysteries of which perpetrators are claiming to be Batman, bizarre disasters, persuasive killers, the Golem of Gotham story arc, and much more. Featuring classic Gotham characters, iconic Bat-gadgets, and new versions of “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate” to celebrate the Dark Knight’s 600th appearance! Collects Detective Comics #622-633.

Catwoman adopts a young girl and scouts out a new job at a highly secure artifact showing.

Batman saves the city as Gordon tries to light up an old flame, but is it too much for his heart to handle?

The Tally Man part 1, a "KnightQuest" tale following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman! Pity Gotham City''s criminals as Batman, flush with his newfound power, begins an all-out war against crime!

Often credited with revitalizing the Dark Knight in the 1980’s, Norm Breyfogle’s Batman was known for his signature dynamic style. Collected here for the first time are some of the Bat’s most seminal moments-from the first appearances of Ratcatcher, the Ventriloquist and Cornelius Stirk to an epic battle against all four Clayfaces, all drawn with Breyfogle’s always dramatic style. Written by comics greats Alan Grant (BATMAN: ANARKY), John Wagner (JUDGE DREDD) and more, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: NORM BREYFOGLE collects DETECTIVE COMICS #579, #582-594, #601-607 and stories from BATMAN ANNUAL #11-12.

Batman must run through a gauntlet of dangers on his way to rescue a bunch of socialites trapped by the earthquake for a week. When he arrives, he discovers just how thin the veneer of civilization can be.

Legacy Prelude! Batman learns the plague that almost destroyed Gotham City in "Contagion" has reappeared elsewhere--and Robin may still have it! Forced to leave the city to learn the truth, the Dark Knight reluctantly leaves Gotham''s care in the hands of the Huntress.

Encounters with a gang smuggling black-market babies into Gotham City lead the new Batman to use self-hypnosis in an attempt to learn the identity of his mother.

The Blank Generation part 1! While Bruce Wayne tries to convince Gotham''s businessmen not to abandon the city, the Mad Hatter begins a scheme to loot what little is left, and Narcosis sets off a cloud of gas that will destroy people''s minds.

When a little girl makes an unlikely friend, her father is taken aback.

Gotham City is in ruins after one of the largest earthquakes to ever hit the Eastern Seaboard, with innumerable casualties and billions in damages. Now Batman, Robin, and Nightwing must search for survivors among the rubble, while battling old enemies such as Clayface, Mister Freeze, Mad Hatter, and other villains preying on a devastated Gotham. The Dark Knight and his partners may be stretched too thin as society begins to break down while the citizens of Gotham flee their destroyed home, and the ones who stay turn on each other. Will even the full support of Commissioner Gordon and the Gotham City police force be enough to rebuild Gotham? Or is the city too far gone to be saved? BATMAN: ROAD TO NO MAN’S LAND VOL. 1 collects for the first time the complete “Aftershock” storyline that rocked the Bat family and started them on the path to “No Man’s Land.” Reprinting DETECTIVE COMICS #722, #724-726, BATMAN #555-559, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT#75-79, ROBIN #54, and THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #14.

Contagion part 7, continued from BATMAN #529. The police of Gotham City turn to James Gordon for guidance, who helps quell the wave of destruction in Gotham. Plus, Batman enters Babylon Towers in search of Poison Ivy. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #696.

The diabolical brute known as Bane has finally defeated Batman and is one step closer to taking control of Gotham City. Without any options left, the Dark Knight must pass his iconic cape and cowl to a worthy ally. A new Batman arrives in Gotham, and his first order of business is to do what Bruce Wayne couldn’t do himself—defeat Bane. Batman: Knightfall Vol. 2 is part of a nine-volume 25th-anniversary series that revisits Batman’s seminal clash with Bane. This volume collects Batman #498-500, Detective Comics #664-666, Showcase ’93 #7-8 and Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16-18, along with additional material from the creators.

Batman''s wounds don''t prevent him from taking on the menace of a new villain, the Tally Man, who is seeking revenge for something Bruce Wayne once did to him. "The Tally Man" part 2, a "KnightQuest" tale following the adventures of the new Batman!