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A compilation of strips that describe life in Metropolis after the death of Superman.

A cornerstone era of superhero history returns in a definitive, archival omnibus--showcasing the stories, creators, and visual language that further shaped Batman''s Golden Age identity. Groundbreaking Golden Age classic stories--which cemented Batman''s place as the medium''s most popular hero--are gathered for the first time in this singular, expansive hardcover collection with a foreword by comics historian Michael Eury. As World War II comes to an end, Batman and Robin continue to fight crime on the streets of Gotham City and beyond. In these thrilling adventures, the Dynamic Duo battle old foes like the Penguin, the Cavalier, and The Joker, while also meeting such classic characters as the Three Musketeers, Professor Moriarty and Santa Claus. All this, plus Alfred starts an amateur detective agency and Catwoman debuts an all-new costume. Written by foundational creators including Bill Finger and illustrated by Golden Age greats such as Dick Sprang and Jerry Robinson, these tales balance lighthearted adventure with moments that reveal the humanity beneath the masks. Collects Detective Comics #93-112, Batman #26-35, and stories from World''s Finest Comics #15-22.

They''re a team of death-row super villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous that they''re sheer suicide. Over the past three decades, Task Force X--a.k.a. Suicide Squad--has been home for the deadliest villains in the DC Comics Universe, such as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Boomerang and Black Manta. Dive into the deep history of this renegade group of outlaws with these 101 essential Suicide Squad titles!

"Originally published in single magazine form in World''s finest #146-160"--Vol. 3.

A great place for new readers to start: this special contains the first issue of the New 52 series THE FLASH, plus related pages from the 2014 DCE Essential Graphic Novels catalogue! The Fastest Man Alive knows he can''t be everywhere at once, but what happens when he faces an all-new villain who really can?

Combines a mystery theme with interactive puzzle activities that readers must solve to determine subsequent plots, in an adventure that finds Wonder Woman returning to Paradise Island to discover why her powers have been disappearing.

A graphic novel which offers a collection of fantasy fiction from the 1950s, featuring various superheroes.

Reporter Clark Kent is covering a World Peace Conference held on an orbiting space station when three of Superman''s deadliest enemiesNBrainiac 2.5, General Zod, and Lex LuthorNdecide to attack Earth. Readers follow clues in this illustrated, action-packed story as Superman and decide how the story ends. Original.

Written by Ron Marz, John Byrne, J.M. DeMatteis, and Dan Jurgens; Art by Darryl Banks, Terry Austin, Byrne, Graham Nolan, Karl Kesel, Jurgens and Art Thibert; Cover by Ed McGuinness Bringing together a staggering collection of the greatest comics heroes ever with an all-star roster of legendary creators! This volume collects GREEN LANTERN/SILVER SURFER: UNHOLY ALLIANCES, DARKSEID VS. GALACTUS: THE HUNGER, BATMAN & SPIDER-MAN, and SUPERMAN/FANTASTIC FOUR.

Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world''s most beloved super heroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she?Superman''s bittersweet return challenges him to bridge that distance while also trying to find a place in society that has learned to live without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space. More than 150 magnificent photos will appear in the official Superman Returns book. Set alongside excerpts from the screenplay and short essays, the photographs will allow the reader to follow the arc of the film''s story and marvel at the filmmaking magic on display -- from the spectacular creation of the Daily Planet to the breathtaking action-set pieces.

A collection of previously published Superman comic book stories.