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A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel: Volume One
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: George R.R. Martin
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Bantam (2012, Mar 27th).
Pages: 176
This graphic novel adaptation contains more than fifty pages of exclusive content not available in the original comic books, including • a new Preface by George R. R. Martin • early renderings of key scenes and favorite characters from the novels • a walk-through of the entire creative process, from auditioning the artists to tweaking the scripts to coloring the final pages • behind-the-scenes commentary from Daniel Abraham, Tommy Patterson, and series editor Anne GroellYou’ve read the books. You’ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel. more
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Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 2
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: James Patterson
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Yen Press (2012, Jun 26th).
Pages: 256
When Whit & Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives. Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order.But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is "The One Who Has the Gift." While trying to figure out what that means, Whit and Wisty's suspenseful adventures through Overworld and Shadowland lead to a jaw-dropping climax and conclusion! more
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Batgirl Vol. 2: Knightfall Descends (The New 52)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gail Simone
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: DC Comics (2013, Feb 12th).
Pages: 192
Batgirl Barbara Gordon faces foe after foe now that she's back in the role of Batgirl. A deadly new gentleman killer, Grotesque, stalks the streets of Gotham City; The Court of Owls sets its sight on her father Commissoner Gordon; and an innocent woman sentenced to Arkham emerges more dangerous than the innmates she was locked up with! A new chapter in the riveting adventures of Batgirl continue in stunning fashion, with script by fan-favorite Gail Simone and stellar art by superstar Ardian Syaf! more
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Batman: Arkham Unhinged
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Derek Fridolfs
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: DC Comics (2013, Feb 12th).
Pages: 160
In these stories originally available only online and tying into the bestselling videogame BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY, Dr. Hugo Strange has gained control of Arkham Asylum and is determined to keep the city's criminal element behind bars. But with Catwoman and Two-Face still on the loose, Strange will go to any lengths to capture them - even if it means battling Batman along the way. more
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Wolverine and the X-Men, Vol. 4
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Jason Aaron
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Marvel (2012, Dec 5th).
Pages: 112
AVX tie-in! As the Phoenix rises, Logan leads his own team of classic X-Men into battle - and the Jean Grey School sees its first graduate! Then, how does an anti-mutant organization operate in a mutant-run world? The Hellfire Club will find out, as they go on the run from Cyclops and rest of the Phoenix Five! And as the world burns with the flames of the Phoenix, the Jean Grey School tries to continue on - but one student ends up at the barrel of a gun. Plus: Kitty Pryde goes on a date - but with whom? And find out the real reason that Wolverine brought Doop to the school, in a star-studded extravaganza that will shock you to the core!COLLECTING: Wolverine & The X-Men 14-16, 18, 17 more
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Batgirl Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection (The New 52)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Gail Simone
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: DC Comics (2012, Jul 17th).
Pages: 144
A New York Times Best Seller!As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, Barbara Gordon is finally back as Batgirl!The nightmare-inducing brute known as Mirror is destroying the lives of Gotham City citizens seemingly at random. Will Barbara be able to survive her explosive confrontation with this new villain, as well as facing dark secrets from her past? A new chapter in the riveting adventures of Batgirl continue in stunning fashion, with script by fan-favorite Gail Simone and stellar art by superstar Ardian Syaf!This volume colles issues 1-6 of Batgirl, part of the DC Comics—The New 52 event. more
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