Best Selling Books by Grant Morrison

Unlike any Batman book you''ve ever read. A psychological horror masterpiece from the minds of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean now presented in a beautiful Absolute edition format. BATMAN CLASSIC, RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL BEAUTY The lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into this heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published. Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork. Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger

They are the world''s gravest super-villains: Ultraman, Owlman, Superwoman, Power Ring and Johnny Quicku0084the legendary Crime Syndicate of Amerika! Nothing has ever seriously threatened the global corruption they proudly enforce, but now a twisted mirror image of the CSA has arrived from the flip side of reality. Can anything stop this so-called -JUSTICE LEAGUE,î or will the stable, perfect evil of the Earth 2 fall victim to the tyranny of law, righteousness and freedom?

From the twisted imagination of Grant Morrison comes a groundbreaking, mind-altering voyage of conspiracies and revelations. Greg Feely is a "dodgy bachelor" living a quiet life in London alone with his elderly cat. Everything changes when a strange woman named Miami Nil confronts him. She informs him that "Greg Feely" is actually a "para-personality"--in effect, a secret identity--and that he is in fact Ned Slade, the top agent for an organization called the Hand, a group of extra-dimensional agents who need Greg/Ned back in action! This out-of-the-box sci-fi story encapsulates the superb talents of two amazing creators into one of the most original graphic novels ever! From the legendary writer Grant Morrison (DOOM PATROL, BATMAN, THE INVISIBLES) and Chris Weston (THE INVISIBLES) comes sci-fi weirdness of the deepest level. Features the complete series of THE FILTH (#1-13) with extra sketch material and annotations from Grant Morrison.

Clark Kent is dead! When grave circumstances cause Superman to leave behind his alter ego, an unimpeded Man of Steel must face his deadliest foe to date: Nimrod the Hunter! Metropolis'' newest threat has killed everything he''s ever tracked, but he''snever killed an alien. Will the red and blue Kryptonian be his first? Legendary writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, BATMAN) continues his best-selling, critically acclaimed run on SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS, with art by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), Gene Ha (TOP 10) and a host of comics'' finest illustrators. graphic novel collects SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS #9-12, #0 and ANNUAL #1.

President Superman of Earth-23 uncovers a threat to all Reality so apocalyptic it will take a team of incredible heroes from across the Multiverse to face it!

Collecting New X-Men (2001) #146-154. Jean Greyu0092s cycle of death and rebirth continues as one of comicsu0092 most celebrated writers leaves his unmistakable mark on the Phoenix! As Jeanu0092s connection with the cosmic firebird rekindles, Magneto returns! The X-Men thought his mutant menace had finally been ended u0097 but he was hiding in plain sight all along, waiting to make his move. With the X-Men scattered and blindsided, New York aflame and Xavieru0092s students corrupted, Jean must reclaim the power of the Phoenix no matter the terrible cost! Then, 150 years in the future, the X-Menu0092s ultimate foe has finally revealed his true face. But when the Phoenix Egg is discovered, will the X-Men of tomorrow become the next victims to burn in the Phoenix Forceu0092s purifying flames? Experience a pivotal chapter in the life and legacy of Jean Grey!

Where all compulsions meet. In 1920, following the death of his disturbed mother, brilliant psychologist Amadeus Arkham began the conversion of his ancestral home into a hospital for the treatment of the mentally ill. More than half a century later, the Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane is a place of dismal corridors and oppressive shadows—a dark riddle in stone and timber, best left unsolved. Within its claustrophobic walls the demented and deformed enemies of the Batman brood in padded cells and unlit cellars, dreaming of a day when they might rise up and overthrow the world of reason. That day has finally come. It is April 1st, and the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Led by the Joker, Arkham’s inmates issue a terrible ultimatum to the man responsible for their imprisonment. The Batman must descend into this heart of darkness, confront his greatest foes, and face the truth of his own divided identity — or condemn himself to share their fate. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison and beautifully illustrated and restored by artist Dave McKean, this deluxe edition collects the fully painted story together with Morrison’s complete annotated script and page layouts as well as a 16-page gallery of preliminary and promotional art by McKean and an afterword by editor Karen Berger.

Sixteen million mutants dead - and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison propelled the X-Men into the 21st century, masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel''s mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes - replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match. Collecting New X-Men (2001) #114-117 & New X-Men Annual #1.

Jerry Sullivan is a struggling stand-up comedian, so he’s already used to the idea of dying. Now he’s learning more than he ever wanted to know about the afterlife, courtesy of a savage car crash and a strange figure calling himself Kid. Appearing out of thin air, pursued by demons, Kid has escaped from Hell to resume a mission of cosmic importance assigned to him by the forces of Heaven itself. But before he can complete his task, he needs Jerry’s help to free the partner he left behind. That means an astral trip back into the Inferno, leaving Jerry’s broken body unconscious in a hospital bed while his spirit follows Kid through the paths of the damned. But in a world built of suffering and lies, the greatest danger is also the most unexpected—the truth. Collects KID ETERNITY #1-3.

Collecting Fantastic Four: 1234 #1-4 And Material From Marvel Knights Double-Shot #2. Reed Richards. Sue Richards. Benjamin Grimm. Johnny Storm. They rocketed into outer space aboard an experimental starship, the first humans to attempt interstellar travel. But a freak encounter with cosmic radiation altered their lives forever, granting each amazing abilities! Now, Marvelu0092s First Family finds its members divided u0097 their unique powers stretched to the absolute limit, their time-tested resolve pushed to the point of breaking. Each chapter of this quintessential collection focuses on one member of the cosmic quartet as the teamu0092s greatest foes band together in an all-out assault on the FF! Plus: In Grant Morrisonu0092s only other Marvel Knights story, super-spy Nick Fury is targeted for death!

As protesters lay siege to the Xavier Institute, mutant mentor Professor X lies in a coma, trapped within the shattered form of his evil twin! Cassandra Nova inhabited Xavier''s body and escaped to the starts in the wake of her initial encounter with the X-Men; now, the psionically empowered psychopath is returning to Earth- possessed of the most powerful mutant mind on the planet, and with the might of the Shi''ar Imperium at her back!

One of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison’s earliest works took a forgotten, almost laughable DC Comics hero, Animal Man, and reimagined him in a stunning, postmodern series chronicling his bizarre adventures as a second-rate superhero struggling with real-life issues and moral dilemmas. From one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison’s Animal Man took a forgotten DC Comics character and reimagined him in a groundbreaking, postmodern series that redefined what was possible in superhero comics. Buddy Baker, a.k.a. “the Man with Animal Powers,” is a second-rate superhero, devoted father, and animal activist. There isn’t much money in the hero game, and with a wife and kids to support, Buddy soon finds himself torn between trying to make a living through traditional super-heroics and getting more deeply involved in the questionably legal world of animal rights activism. But in today’s world with real-life issues, who really needs Animal Man’s protection? Is it humankind or the animals? Or is it Buddy himself? Collects Animal Man #14-26.

Comics legend Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) delivers his unique take on the adventures of the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes! The JLA''s very first foe, Starro the Conqueror, returns in a new guise as the Star Conquerer! But help arrives in the form of an unexpected ally: Daniel, The Lord of Dreams, from the pages of THE SANDMAN. And when Earth is threatened by beings of seemingly unlimited power -- beings reminiscent of the genies, and fairies of ancient myth -- members of both the JLA and the JSA rush to answer a challenge that may be beyond their power. Collects issues #18-31.

Die Entdeckung einer geheimnisvollen Verbrecherorganisation namens Black Glove führt einen zunehmend irrational agierenden Batman auf eine Reise durch sein Leben, die nur wenig später in seinem buchstäblichen Untergang enden wird! Der schottische Meisterautor Grant Morrison zieht alle Register seines Könnens, um skurrile Elemente des Silver Age in die Moderne zu transportieren und das erzählerische Grundgerüst zu Bruce Waynes epischem Schwanengesang Batman R.I.P. zu erschaffen. Dieser Band enthält in gesammelter Form die US-Ausgaben Batman 667 – 669 und 672-675, geschrieben von Grant Morrison und mit Zeichnungen von J. H. Williams III, Tony Daniel und Ryan Benjamin.

Comics legend Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) delivers his unique take on the adventures of the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes! This volume features a cosmic adventure on a grand scale as the Justice League faces off against Lex Luthor''s newly assembled Injustice Gang while the fate of the Earth itself hangs in the balance. Plus, the heroes must race through time to stop a threat to all eternity: the evil god Darkseid. This volume collects JLA 10-17, Prometheus (Villains) #1, JLA/WildC.A.T.s #1, and JLA Secret Files #2.

DC Comics took a bold step and renumbered the longest-running monthly comic, ACTION COMICS, to #1 for the first time since 1938 as part of the DC Comics—The New 52 event. With this renumbering comes a new creative team featuring comics legend Grant Morrison and fan-favorite artist Rag Morales. While Morrison is no stranger to writing the Superman character, having won three Eisner Awards for his work on ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, ACTION COMICS will be something new for both old and new readers and present humanity''s first encounters with Superman, before he became one of the World''s Greatest Super Heroes. Set a few years in the past, it''s a bold new take on a classic hero. Collects ACTION COMICS #1-8.

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster."

The World’s Greatest Heroes have faced countless threats and the deadliest of enemies and have barely come out alive each time. So what happens when Mageddon — the doomsday weapon of the Old Gods — attempts to end all of existence…at the same time the JLA’s greatest foes band together as a brand new Injustice Gang? World War III is upon us and could be the end of the Justice League…and the world. This volume collects JLA #32-46.

In part 1 of the acclaimed "Gothic" storyline by Grant Morrison, a serial killer from Gotham City''s past returns to terrorize its citizens! Explore the history of Batman''s hometown.

What happens to Dick Grayson now that the ''real'' Batman is back? How will Bruce Wayne handle a reunion with his son, Damian? Writer Grant Morrison begins a bold new chapter in the history of the Dark Knight and lays the groundwork for BATMAN, INCORPORATED!

The penultimate chapter of the greatest adventure in DC''s history is here! The acclaimed FINAL CRISIS team of Grant Morrison and Doug Mahnke reunite for a story so big it could only take place in the real world - that''s right, Earth-33 is back! With the Multiverse under attack, a team of scientists create one final savior to take on the otherworldly threat...and its name is Ultra Comics!

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comicsÑGeoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark WaidÑare joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industryÕs finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DCÕs groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a ÒmissingÓ year in the DC UniverseÑin real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest iconsÑSuperman, Batman and Wonder Woman_and the question is asked: who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the first of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements, and more! Collects 52 #1-26.

R.I.P. The Missing Chapter part 2! Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel continue their captivating untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS! Discover the shocking secrets that point toward THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE!

Sixteen million mutants dead... and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (The Invisibles, JLA, Fantastic Four: 1234) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century - masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel''s mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes - replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match.

After last issue''s shocking conclusion, the Man of Steel has been captured! And if the world wasn''t ready for a man with super powers, they''re utterly unprepared for the rage of a Superman cornered! The cornerstone character of the new DCU continues his debut adventure.

Collecting Marvel Boy (2000) #1-6. Meet Marvel Boy u0097 A.K.A. Noh-Varr of the Kree Empire, last survivor of a doomed starship. Heu0092s seen good friends killed by sheer ignorance and hate, and his welcome to Earth consisted of imprisonment and torture. Now heu0092s angry. And if necessary, heu0092ll take on our entire planet u0097 in the name of love, justice and the freedom to ride in his spaceship! But who are Doctor Midas and the Exterminatrix u0097 and what do they want with Marvel Boy? From the boundless imagination of Grant Morrison, as filtered through the stunning artwork of J.G. Jones, Noh-Varr is a Marvel Boy like no other u0097 but will he be Earthu0092s latest hero, or its most terrifying new enemy?

After announcing that he financially backs Batman, Bruce Wayne establishes a franchise of Batmen to protect the planet, teaming the detective with other Batman, Inc. representatives on international crime fighting missions.

Batman Reborn begins here! With the reunited team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men), this first issue kicks off a 3-part story arc that can''t be missed! The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange. They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who''s been abducted by the mysterious Domino Killer. But will everything go smoothly? And who exactly are the new Batman and Robin? The newest era of the Dark Knight begins here!

SEVEN SOLDIERS is an epic tale of life, death, triumph and redemption that explores the nature of heroism and sacrifice. Featuring the first four of the seven soldiers: The Shining Knight, The Guardian, Zatanna and Klarion the Witch Boy. Independently, each of these characters is featured in a story that redefines their purpose in the DC Universe. But their stories also interweave with the others, telling a grander story of a devastating global threat to mankind. Together, these reluctant champions must work together to save the world from the insidious threat of the invading Sheeda warriors ã without even meeting one another. Collects SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY #0, THE GUARDIAN #1-4, KLARION #1-3, ZATANNA #1-3, and THE SHINING KNIGHT #1-4.

From legendary creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman & Robin, The Invisibles), comes the first chapter in his newest creation. 18 Days is the story of three generations of super-warriors, meeting for the final battle of their age, a climactic war that concludes the age of the gods and begins the age of man. "This is not a Lord of the Rings or a Star Wars where the good guys win because they are right. The good guys in 18 Days are forced to cheat and lie and break rules to win. Although it has fantastic, mythic trappings, this is a very modern story of realpolitik and the failure of ideals in the face of harsh truth." ¨C Grant Morrison

Bruce Waynes Nachfolger als Batman tritt seinen Dienst an, und er ist nicht allein! Begleitet das frischgebackene Dynamische Duo im fliegenden Batmobil auf Gothams Straßen! Werdet Zeuge der Geburt eines Schurken, der selbst gestandene Helden erschauern lässt: Vorhang auf für Professor Pyg! Im Einsatz gegen den Zirkus des Bizarren müssen Batman und Robin feststellen, dass sie als Team noch eine ganze Menge zu lernen haben. Nicht nur ein geheimnisvoller Domino-Mörder kommt ihnen in die Quere, sondern auch alte Bekannte wie Red Hood Gieren nach Vergeltung... Dieser Band enthält Batman & Robin 1 – 6, geschrieben von Bat-Genie Grant Morrison (BATMAN, ALLSTAR SUPERMAN) und mit Zeichnungen von Frank Quitely (BATMAN, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) und Philip Tan (SPAWN: GODSLAYER, GREEN LANTERN).

Batman''s immortal foe, Ra''s al Ghul, should be dead at last - so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? And what does his return have to do with Batman''s teenaged son, Damian - whose mother is Ra''s al Ghul''s daughter, Talia? It will take thecombined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra''s al Ghul''s insidious plans! Written by superstars GNRAT MORRISON (BATMAN), Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Peter MIlligan (ROBIN), BATMAN: THE RESURRECTION OF RA''S AL GHUL is filled with shocking twists and stunning revelations! Collects Batman #670-671, ROBIN #168-169, DETECTIVE COMICS #838-839, NIGHTWING #138-139, BATMAN ANNUAL #26 and ROBIN ANNUAL #7.

Confined to a wheelchair after a run-in with the mystery villain known only as The Suit, how can The Flash protect Keystone City from evil run amok? Plus, The Flash is forced to represent Earth in an cosmos-spanning race against an alien being called Krakkl! Writers Grant Morrison and Mark Millar put their distinctive mark on the Scarlet Speedster in this run on THE FLASH from issues #130-141, plus the crossover issues GREEN ARROW #130 and GREEN LANTERN #96!