Most Popular Books by Alan Grant

Contagion part 1! Batman learns of the existence of a deadly virus--one on the precipice of spreading throughout Gotham City! As Batman seeks out a cure, Gotham''s elite attempt to secure their own safety. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #695.

Batman enlists the Penguin''s help in rescuing the citizens of quake-ravaged Gotham. A mysterious new villain calling himself the Quakemaster demands 10 million dollars, or he promises to unleash an even deadlier earthquake on the city!

In this work filled with behind-the-scenes drama, Grant tells the dramatic story of Tyrone Willingham''s inaugural season as Notre Dame''s first African-American coach.

Even death canÕt stop the menace of the Penguin as he rises from the grave and begins to plot against Batman and all of Gotham City. Part one of two, continued next issue.

Creatures of Clay part 2! Lady Clayface leads Batman to the site of Clayface and Abattoir''s impending showdown. Plus, meet the Clayface baby!

Commissioner Gordon finally confronts the Dark Knight! But Batman''s crusade isn''t over yet, and Jean-Paul Valley is determined to become even harder-edged--no matter what the cost to Gotham City. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #675.

Bruce Wayne part 3! Bruce Wayne finds evidence that Shondra Kinsolving is in league with Asp and may have been his accomplice in dozens of murders. Storyline continues in LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #59!

Hanging from a helicopter high over Gotham Harbor, it''s Batman''s battle...against Batman! While Catwoman fights thugs within its cockpit, Nightwing and Robin can only watch as the copter goes down in a fiery blaze.

Someone is poisoning Gotham City...and Batman must find the fiend before the cityÕs population is slaughtered. Also, Bruce Wayne has a date...with Vicki Vale.

ItÕs a three-way duel to the death as the Batman, Mr. Kadaver and the Burning Man all meet as the saga of the Night People concludes. Plus: DC BONUS BOOK #5, showcasing the new wave of DC talent: Poison Ivy is out of prison and unknowingly carrying a deadly disease that could decimate Gotham in 12 hours unless the Batman can find her.

Every person has a recording that plays over and over in their mind. We repeatedly tell ourselves things that may or may not be true on a daily basis. Some of the things we tell ourselves are accurate, encouraging, edifying and Christ-centered. But just as often, we tell ourselves things that are completely untrue and the fruit of false beliefs or false gospels that we''ve allowed to take root in our heart. In how to believe your positive self-talk, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: • Why understanding and embracing your inner child is essential for developing authentic positive feelings • Practical exercises to help you get in touch with your innermost self and begin to make lasting changes • How to practice forgiveness for yourself and others, even if you have no idea where to begin • 4 exercises to help you develop self-compassion and silence the inner critic that is tearing you down • How life scripts have been defining your story long before you were consciously aware of them Talking to yourself and learning how to listen will get you one step closer to understanding how to rewire your brain hack you’re self-talk, and use it to thrust yourself towards your goals. That''s why it''s extremely important to regain control over your self-talk and even learn how to turn down its volume.

This new collection of 1990s Batman tales includes the legendary story “The Return of Scarface,” featuring one of DC’s most vindictive villains, made famous in Batman: The Animated Series, plus the first appearance of the Gotham Gargoyle. Collecting Batman #475-483 and Detective Comics #642.

Following the events of Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 1, Bruce Wayne is still M.I.A. because of debilitating injuries sustained during a recent clash with Bane. Now it’s up to Jean-Paul Valley (a.k.a. Azrael) to carry the mantle of Batman in Gotham City. Unfortunately, Valley is wrestling with his own demons and is struggling to meet the high standards set by his predecessor. Now The Joker has resurfaced with a crazy new scheme to destroy the Dark Knight. But what happens when the Clown Prince of Crime realizes that something is amiss with his longtime archnemesis? The nine-volume saga of Batman: Knightfall continues in this fifth volume of the series. Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 2 collects Detective Comics #671-675, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #24-28, Batman #505-508 and Showcase ’94 #7. Bonus material is also included.

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The Batman finds himself a member of an audience of bloodthirsty madmen who have gathered to witness...the defeat of the Batman?

Life is never easy for the derelicts on GothamÕs skid row, but now itÕs gotten even tougher as a crazed killer, sought by the Batman, stalks the streets.

Bruce Wayne" part 1! Still recovering from his devastating encounter with Bane, and utilizing specially designed accoutrements, Bruce Wayne arrives in London on the trail of Robin''s father and Shondra Kinsolving, both kidnapped by the mysterious Mr. Asp.

The Corrosive Man returns to Gotham City and proves to be too much for the Dark Knight, until Batman upgrades his costume to counter the villain''s deadly power--a costume designed by artist Joe Quesada!

Spanning more than 60 years of comics, WORLD’S FUNNEST collects some of the best Mxy and Bat-Mite tales ever written, from their very first appearances to their modern-day adventures! Superman and Batman may hold the title of World’s Finest, but Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite are definitely the World’s Funnnest! The two fifth-dimensional troublemakers never fail to bring chaos and magic to the lives of their favorite heroes-but always in the name of fun! Collects SUPERMAN AND BATMAN: WORLD’S FUNNEST #1; BATMAN: MITEFALL #1; BATMAN AND SUPERMAN: WORLD’S FINEST #6; SUPERMAN/BATMAN #51-52; THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #200; DETECTIVE COMICS #267, 482; SUPERMAN (vol. 1) #30; SUPERMAN (vol. 2) #11, #31; WORLD’S FINEST #113; BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #38.

Prodigal part 10, continued from BATMAN #514. The Tally Man returns to Gotham determined to get revenge on Batman, who once defeated and disabled him. But the villain doesn''t know that the man who wears the cape and cowl is not the man he hates. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #681.

Some of Batman’s most memorable early 1990s adventures are back in this new collection! With the Ghost Dragon gang committing daring warehouse robberies, Batman and Robin chase the gang’s lieutenant Lynx, through the streets. When Robin discovers that an old nemesis-the Ghosts’ dead leader, King Snake-might be alive and out for his head, the stakes only get higher. Plus, Batman travels to Rio de Janeiro to track a serial killer known as the Queen of Hearts and battles through a bizarre dimension known as the Idiot Zone! Collects Batman #466-473 and Detective Comics #639-640.

When you think of holidays, you think of?Lobo? Collected here for the first time are three tales of holiday cheer featuring the bastich himself, Lobo, and The Authority! In "The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special", Lobos tries to take out Kris Kringle himself ? in a hit organized by The Easter Bunny. Next, in "The Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell", Lobo comes to the Wildstorm Universe as a young Jenny Quantum wants him to answer for his horrible crime against Old Saint Nick. And finally, in "The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre", this series of holiday fun comes full circle as The Authority realize Lobo is still free in their universe and that he must be stopped before he collects his long-awaited bounty from the Easter Bunny!

An ancient evil has arisen in Gotham City. The last time it appeared, an entire colony was wiped clean from the face of the Earth, leaving only one clue: Croatoan. Whoever or whatever Croatoan is, it’ll take all of the Batman’s investigative skills and the supernatural abilities of an ex-soldier turned Hellspawn to save Gotham’s citizens from the hell that is about to be unleashed on our world. For the first time in three decades, this edition of the classic meeting between comics’ caped avengers of the night reprints Batman/Spawn: War Devil #1 by legendary Batman creators Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, and Klaus Janson…plus the Spawn/Batman one-shot by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns writer Frank Miller and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, which brings Batman to Spawn’s home turf of New York City! Two heroes with different methods in two very different tales. Capes will clash.

A collection of the Detective Comics works of acclaimed artist Norm Breyfogle and writer Alan Grant, now presented in hardcover for the first time! This volume of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT series focuses on the DETECTIVE COMICS stories from acclaimed artist Norm Breyfogle and writer Alan Grant. Featuring the Dark Knight''s conflicts with Anarky, The Joker, the Scarecrow and the seeming death of the Penguin, this unbelievable hardcover edition is a must-have for any 1980s Bat-fans! This volume collects DETECTIVE COMICS #608-621 and BATMAN #455-459.

Troika part 2, continued from BATMAN #515. Batman''s war against the renegade Russians seeking to take over Gotham City''s underworld escalates in a brutal battle with Colonel Vega. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #682.

The Batman fights to save a killer from the consequences of his own evil...but not even the Darknight Detective is a match for a six-armed demon.

Between 1991 and 2007 Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics collaborated on an unprecedented level, pitting their top franchises against one another in no-holds-barred throwdowns! In this collection of DC Comics crossovers, Dark Horse brings never republished material featuring a host of heroes back to fans in a single volume. This volume features The Mask, The Grifter, and The Joker in crossover action!

When American veterans are attacked and killed by foreign agents, Batman traces their leader to London, only to find he is planning an attack on the Houses of Parliament.

Spinning out of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL, Jean-Paul Valley is a new breed of Batman. Knowing the streets of Gotham wouldn’t be safe without a Dark Knight, an injured Bruce Wayne handed Jean-Paul his cowl. With this cowl comes the responsibility of taking care of an entire city. This is a burden not all are fit to bear. Unlike Bruce Wayne, Jean-Paul’s brutality towards the denizens of Gotham’s criminal underbelly knows no bounds. Dead set upon both proving himself as the new Dark Knight and seeking revenge against Bruce Wayne’s enemies, this new Batman begins a campaign to clean up Gotham’s streets once and for all. When an epic battle with Clayface begins, Jean-Paul is pushed to his breaking point. Will Jean-Paul’s brutal methods work, or will he his new power drive him to madness? Writer Alan Grant (DETECTIVE COMICS) continues his celebrated run on BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT, joined by Bret Blevins (New Mutants), Bob Smith (CATWOMAN) and others in these stories about the men and women in the shadow…the shadow of the bat! Collects BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #24-31, #0, and ANNUAL #2.

Driven to desperation, a seemingly harmless man seeks to protect himself with the aid of ancient magic...and even the Batman may not be able to stop the creature this turns loose on Gotham City.

Tim Drake faces the toughest challenge of his life, and Batman doesnÕt even seem to care.

The Penguin wants to trade...a hotel full of hostages for the life of Batman. Part two of two, continued from last issue.

Follow Batman as he investigates a bombing with the GCPD—as Batman is investing one lead in the business owner, another unrelated bombing happens. The bomber is destroying for the sake of destruction…this is the introduction of the Destroyer! Batman will have to face off against more than just the Destroyer though! In this collection featuring appearances from the Joker, Two Face, and more—Gotham’s need for Batman is far from over! Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 7 collects adventures from Batman #474, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27, Detective Comics #634-638, Detective Comics #641, Detective Comics #643, and Detective Comics Annual #4.

This title was first published in 2000: An examination of some of the key themes and issues central to the understanding of the contemporary political scene in the USA at the beginning of the 21st century. Bringing together the work of a number of academics with expertise in the field, it focuses on the state of American democracy and the working of the nation''s governmental and political institutions. The topics covered include: American society and the politics of "Balkanisation"; party politics in Congress since the Republican takeover of control; presidential power and the experience of the Clinton presidency; the making of foreign policy; the office of independent counsel after the Starr report; the Rehnquist Supreme Court in a post-civil rights era; the influence of the Christian right; the Republican Party policy agenda; campaign finance reform; elections, voting behaviour and campaigning; and the reshaping of the federal system.

ItÕs not polite to read someone elseÕs diary...especially when itÕs the ÒDiary of a MadmanÓ like Cornelius Stirk, whoÕs out to tear the BatmanÕs mind apart.

The biggest baddest DC Universe Bounty Hunter has arrived in a big ol'' compendium written by Lobo creator Keith Giffen. Everyone''s favorite bastich gets his own series of fraggin'' compendiums that are just as big and bombastic as the Main Man himself! Collects Lobo (miniseries) #1-4,Lobo #0-9, Lobo Annual #1-2, Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special #1, Lobo''s Back #1-4,Lobo: Blazing Chain of Love #1, Lobo: Infanticide #1-4, Lobo: Portrait of a Victim #1,Lobo: Unamerican Gladiators #1-4, Lobo Convention Special #1, Lobo: A Contract onGawd #1-4, Lobo: In the Chair #1, Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #8, Superman: TheMan of Steel #30, The Demon #11-15, The Omega Men #3, profile pages from Who''sWho #8, and the Lobocop #1 parody