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Some interesting recent comics have made their way into trade paperback collections and each is on shelves now and ready for your enjoyment.
Countdown to Final Crisis Vol. 1 (DC). The epic Final Crisis has already begun tearing through the DC Universe, but this series details the events of the tumultuous year that preceded it, including the fall of the New Gods, the corruption of Mary Marvel and some major life changes for Jimmy Olsen.
Eternals (Marvel). Neil Gaiman brings the classic Jack Kirby characters back to the forefront with this mini-series featuring the art of John Romita Jr. The deathless cosmic heroes are out of step with the modern Marvel Universe, unsure of their identities, betrayed by one of their own and have never been more compelling.
Spider-Man: One More Day (Marvel). The most controversial story of the year features Peter Parker making a deal with the devil to save his Aunt May’s life. L
Join the Dark Side
Star Wars has had a presence in the comic book world nearly continually since 1977. But there have never been as many to choose from at such a high quality as the current output from Dark Horse Comics. Four regular monthly titles and two
Both Sides of the Coin
Since the entire world still has Batman on the brain, we’ll continue with a few more graphic novels recommended for fans of “The Dark Knight.” Part two, fittingly, will focus on the tragic Harvey Dent, spotlighting the
The Joker’s on You
Heath Ledger’s bravura performance as the Joker has lifted anticipation for “The Dark Knight” to unreal heights among comic fans. To anyone not understanding what the fuss is about, perhaps boning up on these classic ta
Robots and Comics
Robots aren’t quite as in vogue in modern comics as they used to be. Gone are the days when your favorite hero was called upon to battle the tried and true menace of a 50-story mechanical villain every other month. But there are st
Picking up Paperbacks
Here are some of the most recent comics to be collected into trade paperbacks. Be they standalone stories or only part of a larger narrative, each is a quality read and sure to entertain.
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