This series is a departure from all of Tim Hunter’s previous series in that it takes place in an alternate universe and follows the life of a new, alternate version of Tim. Written by Si Spencer in collaboration with Neil Gaiman, the series follows Tim’s adventures in a war-torn world.
Catwoman – Wildcat #1 – 4
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The 4-issue sequel to the fan-favorite Batman Wildcat (1997) #1-3 finds both Wildcat and the Feline Fatale on the Las Vegas strip! Selina Kyle heads out West to make a quick bundle testing the security of the Klondike Casino, but the owners have a shadier proposition in store for her. Ted Grant heads to the desert city to see a new heavyweight in action, but is soon donning the gloves against Catwoman. Meanwhile, a new contender, Clawhammer, looking to make a name for himself as a super-villain, enters the ring.
Challengers of the Unknown Vol. 4 #1 – 6
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Five extraordinary people with seemingly nothing in common share the bond of surviving a cataclysmic event. In a world devoid of super-heroes, they come together and discover that everything they know has been a lie, that the world we live in is not the one we believe it to be. To survive, they must unite and face the true masters of our universe. It’s a world where literally anything can happen, and probably will!
JLA Avengers – The Collector’s Edition (HC) (2004)
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It’s an event that will never be forgotten. That’s why the once-in-a-lifetime crossover event that brought these two historic super-teams together and rocked the comics world receives the deluxe treatment it deserves in August! This oversized, slipcased two-volume set collects the legendary 4-issue miniseries with a full complement of bonus features! The first volume in the slipcase contains the 4-issue miniseries written by Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY, SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY) with stunning art by George Pérez (WONDER WOMAN) and introductions by Stan Lee and the late Julius Schwartz, the architects of the original iterations of the Avengers and the Justice League of America, respectively. This volume also features a key to the characters on the intricately detailed cover of JLA/AVENGERS #3.The 64-page Compendium, featuring a new cover by Pérez, contains the original 21 pages of pencils from cancelled 1980s crossover by Pérez and writer Gerry Conway, plus an article on it by former DC editor K.C. Carlson, a look at several other unofficial crossovers, and more! But that’s not all — this volume also features the JLA/AVENGERS miniseries proposal and plot synopses, and annotated notes from Busiek for all the obscure characters and creatures crammed into the pages. There are no plans to reprint this historical set, so this is the only opportunity to own the material reprinted in the Compendium. Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be a crown jewel in any comics collection!
JLA-Avengers – The Collector’s Edition – 2
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JLA-Avengers – The Collector’s Edition Vol. 1 – 2 (2004).
JSA – Strange Adventures #1 – 6
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Set during the Golden Age, Strange Adventures begins when fumbling Johnny Thunder decides to become a big-time pulp writer by chronicling the adventures of the JSA. Taken under the writing wing of legendary, real-life science-fiction Grand Master Jack Williamson, Johnny tries his best — and when a deadly new villain called Lord Dynamo appears on the scene, flying a deadly zeppelin crewed by robot zombies, it’s up to Johnny and Jack to help Hawkman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Starman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Sandman and the rest of the JSA save the day!
Scratch #1 – 5
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This 5 issue miniseries by writer/artist Sam Kieth (The Maxx) focuses on an adolescent male who finds out that when his annoying younger cousin bit him some months back, he became a werewolf.
Superman – Godfall (TPB) (2004)
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A sleek hardcover collecting the sold-out 6-part storyline! Earth’s protector is missing in this adventure collecting ACTION COMICS #812-813, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626 and SUPERMAN #202-203, written by Michael Turner and Joe Kelly (JLA) with art by Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian’s Tide) and Jason Gorder (Witchblade). Somehow, the Man of Steel finds himself on his native world of Krypton. Can he escape and return to Earth? GODFALL features a new cover by Turner, an introduction by Kelly, plus behind-the-scenes sketches, designs and more!
The DC Comics Encyclopedia – 2
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2004
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The series is a collection of datafiles on all the characters of the DC universe. It is added to and revised with each addition. It gives a short background of the character with images and date first published.
The Little Endless Storybook (2004)
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The story begins once upon a time, when Little Delirium was lost. Her protector and puppy Barnabas searched the waking world for his tiny princess to no avail. Now, Barnabas must travel to the strange realms of each of The Endless to see if Delirium’s siblings have seen their missing sister. Cameos by The Sandman, Desire and the rest of the Endless family make this a must-have for any Sandman enthusiast.
The Monolith Vol. 1 #1 – 12 + Extra (2004)
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In the time of the Great Depression, a creature of clay was created to protect the lower East Side from the incursion of the underworld’s forces. It’s been long sealed away, but now the time has come once again for this monstrous beast to defend the denizens of New York!
The Witching #1 – 10 (2004-2005)
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A new ongoing series that reinvents the ancient Triple Goddess archetype for our maniacal new millennium. Forget everything you thought you knew about witchcraft. Three hot new witches — so new, that some of them haven’t figured out that they are witches — become mysteriously united…and the American melting pot will never be the same.
