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Air, Volume 1: Letters from Lost Countries By Wilson, G. Willow Illustrator Perker, M. K. 2009-03 - Vertigo 9781401221539 Check Our Catalog "Originally published in single magazine form"--T.p. verso. …More

Love and Murder By Picoult, Jodi Illustrator Dodson, Terry Illustrator Johnson, Drew 2009-06 - DC Comics 9781401217082 Check Our Catalog Wonder Woman is assigned the task of capturing Wonder Woman while in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman Affairs. How will she be able to accomplish the impossible task of capturing herself without revealing her secret identity? …More

Queen & Country, Volume 1 By Rucka, Greg Illustrator Rolston, Steve Illustrator Hurtt, Brian 2008-01 - Oni Press 9781932664874 Check Our Catalog Queen & Country, the Eisner Award-winning and critically lauded espionage series from acclaimed novelist and comic book author Greg Rucka, is back in a new series of definitive editions collecting the entire classic series in just four affordable soft covers. In this first collection, readers are introduced to the thrilling and often-times devastating world of international espionage as SIS field agent Tara Chase is sent all over the world in service to her Queen & Country all the while Director of Operations Paul Crocker walks a narrow tightrope between his loyalty to his people and the political masters that must be served! …More

Green Arrow: The Archer's Quest Vol 04 By Meltzer, Brad Illustrator Hester, Phil Illustrator Parks, Ande 2012-09 - DC Comics 9781401200442 Check Our Catalog "New York Times best-selling author. Brad Meltzer puts his own spin on DC Comics' adventurous archer, Green Arrow. Becoming an expert marksman with a bow and arrow while stranded on a desert island, wealthy industrialist Oliver Queen took the identity of the swashbuckling hero Green Arrow until his selfless death. But years later, after a miraculous resurrection, Oliver has returned to recapture his life. Embarking on a journey through his past, the Emerald Archer reflects on his decisions and actions as he goes about retrieving items of sentimental value from his history. Now after encounters with the Flash, Green Lantern, and Solomon Grundy, the Green Arrow reveals hidden secrets from his past as he prepares for the future with his estranged son, Connor Hawke, and longtime lover the Black Canary. …More

The Alcoholic By Ames, Jonathan Illustrator Haspiel, Dean 2009-09 - Vertigo 9781401210571 Check Our Catalog Acclaimed novelist and creator of HBO's new series "Bored to Death" Jonathan Ames writes his first comics work with the original graphic novel THE ALCOHOLIC, illustrated by THE QUITTER artist Dean Haspiel. This touching, compassionate, ultimately humorous story explores the heart of a failing writer who's coming off a doomed romance and searching for hope. Unfortunately, the first place his search takes him is the bottom of a bottle as he careens from one off-kilter encounter to another in search of himself. …More

Izombie Vol. 1: Dead to the World By Roberson, Chris Illustrator Allred, Michael 2011-03 - Vertigo 9781401229658 Check Our Catalog Told from a female zombie's perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person - until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfi ll the dead person's last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting cast: her best friend Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging '60s ghost, a posse of paintball blasting vampires, a smitten were-dog and a hot but demented mummy. …More

Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born By King, Stephen Author David, Peter Author Furth, Robin 2007-11 - Marvel Comics 9780785121442 Check Our Catalog In a comic book personally overseen by Stephen King, Rolands past is revealed. Sumptuously drawn by Lee, adapted by Robin Furth, and scripted by "New York Times" bestseller Peter David, this series delves into Rolands origins. Includes books #1-#7. (Graphic Novels) …More