New Releases by Alan Grant

The biggest baddest DC Universe Bounty Hunter has arrived in a big ol'' compendium written by Lobo creator Keith Giffen. Spinning out DC''s New 52, Frankenstein works with a government organization: The Superman Human Advanced Defense Executive (S.H.A.D.E.). With these team the world''s most famous monster protects humanity from Supernatural Threats.

In the final volume of the Dark Knight Detective series, Batman and Robin hunt a murderer with electricity-based powers, encounter a fledgling vigilante called the Spoiler, and team up with Huntress to take down a terrorist group. Plus, appearances from Scarface and The Joker! Collects Detective Comics #644-653 and Detective Comics Annual #5, plus a corrected printing of Detective Comics Annual #4.

Follow Batman as he investigates a bombing with the GCPD—as Batman is investing one lead in the business owner, another unrelated bombing happens. The bomber is destroying for the sake of destruction…this is the introduction of the Destroyer! Batman will have to face off against more than just the Destroyer though! In this collection featuring appearances from the Joker, Two Face, and more—Gotham’s need for Batman is far from over! Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 7 collects adventures from Batman #474, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27, Detective Comics #634-638, Detective Comics #641, Detective Comics #643, and Detective Comics Annual #4.

Writer Dwayne McDuffie was renowned for his ability to craft fantastic tales featuring characters who were heroic, yet still very relatable and human. This volume celebrates the DC work of McDuffie and contains stories curated from Action Comics #847, The Demon #26-29, Impulse #60, JLA Showcase 80-Page Giant #1, Batman: Gotham Knights #27, Sins of Youth: Kid Flash/Impulse #1, and Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #33-35, plus a tribute from Static Shock Special #1.

An ancient evil has arisen in Gotham City. The last time it appeared, an entire colony was wiped clean from the face of the Earth, leaving only one clue: Croatoan. Whoever or whatever Croatoan is, it’ll take all of the Batman’s investigative skills and the supernatural abilities of an ex-soldier turned Hellspawn to save Gotham’s citizens from the hell that is about to be unleashed on our world. For the first time in three decades, this edition of the classic meeting between comics’ caped avengers of the night reprints Batman/Spawn: War Devil #1 by legendary Batman creators Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, and Klaus Janson…plus the Spawn/Batman one-shot by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns writer Frank Miller and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, which brings Batman to Spawn’s home turf of New York City! Two heroes with different methods in two very different tales. Capes will clash.

This new collection of 1990s Batman tales includes the legendary story “The Return of Scarface,” featuring one of DC’s most vindictive villains, made famous in Batman: The Animated Series, plus the first appearance of the Gotham Gargoyle. Collecting Batman #475-483 and Detective Comics #642.

In these 1990s stories, the Dark Knight Detective travels to Japan to honor a long-standing debt...one that will leave him facing off against the very master who trained him! The Dark Knight will also have to deal with haunting memories from his past as he encounters the Street Demonz again, but now he’s older-now he’s ready to protect others. And then there’s The Joker... Collects Detective Comics #612-614 and #616-621, plus Detective Comics Annual #3.

BATMAN GEGEN LOBO Der Joker hat es satt, stets gegen Batman den Kürzeren zu ziehen. Deshalb heuert der Clownprinz des Verbrechens den wilden, unverwüstlichen außerirdischen Killer Lobo an, der die Welt des Dunklen Ritters in Blut und Chaos stürzt! Zudem wird der Mitternachtsdetektiv aus Gotham City auf eine riesige Raumstation teleportiert, wo nicht nur der brutale Kopfgeldjäger auf ihn wartet, sondern eine fremde Macht zudem alle Frauen an Bord in irre Mörderinnen verwandelt... Zwei krasse Crossover zwischen Batman und dem Präsi, dem beliebtesten Antihelden der verfräggten Comic-Neunziger, unnachahmlich in Szene gesetzt von Alan Grant (BATMAN), Simon Bisley (LOBO) und Sam Kieth (BATMAN – ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS).

Some of Batman’s most memorable early 1990s adventures are back in this new collection! With the Ghost Dragon gang committing daring warehouse robberies, Batman and Robin chase the gang’s lieutenant Lynx, through the streets. When Robin discovers that an old nemesis-the Ghosts’ dead leader, King Snake-might be alive and out for his head, the stakes only get higher. Plus, Batman travels to Rio de Janeiro to track a serial killer known as the Queen of Hearts and battles through a bizarre dimension known as the Idiot Zone! Collects Batman #466-473 and Detective Comics #639-640.

Following Alfred''s tragic death in "City of Bane," this collection gathers the greatest stories in the character''s 75-year history, including his debut appearance in 1943''s Batman #16, the mystery of "The Man Who Killed Mlle. Marie," and the touching "Father''s Day." Collects stories from Batman #16 and #31; Detective Comics #83, #356, #501, #502, #806, and #807; Untold Legends of the Batman #2; Batman Annual #13; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #31; Batman: Gotham Adventures #16; Batman Eternal #31; and Batman Annual (2016) #1 and #3.

Batman And Robin Adventures - Harley And Ivy

Batman And Robin Adventures In Birdcageufeff

Who is Batman - The Secret Origin Revealed!

First published in 1997, this edition of The American Political Process examines both the formal and informal institutions of government and analyses how these bodies interact I the making of public policy in the United States in order to provide an understanding of contemporary American politics. This Sixth Edition has been thoroughly up-dated, extended and substantially revised to take account of important events such as the Republicans winning control of Congress in 1994 and the 1996 Presidential and Congressional elections. It looks at the political developments of the 1990s against the background of a long-established constitutional structure and a distinctively American political culture. Each chapter includes a variety of useful tables and diagrams as well as suggestions for further reading and there is an extensive glossary of terms in American politics which provides an easily accessible reference for the reader.

This title was first published in 2000: An examination of some of the key themes and issues central to the understanding of the contemporary political scene in the USA at the beginning of the 21st century. Bringing together the work of a number of academics with expertise in the field, it focuses on the state of American democracy and the working of the nation''s governmental and political institutions. The topics covered include: American society and the politics of "Balkanisation"; party politics in Congress since the Republican takeover of control; presidential power and the experience of the Clinton presidency; the making of foreign policy; the office of independent counsel after the Starr report; the Rehnquist Supreme Court in a post-civil rights era; the influence of the Christian right; the Republican Party policy agenda; campaign finance reform; elections, voting behaviour and campaigning; and the reshaping of the federal system.

In this haunting tale, Batman faces off against a monster who plans to ascend to godhood through the power of murder.

Tim Drake faces the toughest challenge of his life, and Batman doesnÕt even seem to care.

The Main Man, Lobo, returns for another volume of violence and debauchery by the fan-favorite creative team of Keith Giffen and Alan Grant. Keith Giffen and Alan Grant''s fragtastic run on LOBO was so good that one volume just wasn''t enough. In this new collection, Lobo''s antics and wild adventures get cranked up to ten! LOBO''s adventures in this volume include: LOBO versus ALL of his illegitimate children, Lobo versus the Interstellar Revenue Service and two tours of duty with the Authority. This is one hangover the universe will never get rid of. Collects Lobo: Infanticide #1-4, Lobo: Death and Taxes #1-4, Lobo #58, Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell and Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre.

"Experience Lobo as his original creator and comics legend Keith Giffen intended! Collected in this massive edition, the main man''s most fiendish hunts guaranteed to explode with an action-packed fragfest. Brimming over with good-natured gratuitous violence and twisted humor comes everyone''s favorite bounty hunter, LOBO!"--

Batman helps a group of teenage boys against a motorcycle gang.

Someone is poisoning Gotham City...and Batman must find the fiend before the cityÕs population is slaughtered. Also, Bruce Wayne has a date...with Vicki Vale.

Even death canÕt stop the menace of the Penguin as he rises from the grave and begins to plot against Batman and all of Gotham City. Part one of two, continued next issue.

The Penguin wants to trade...a hotel full of hostages for the life of Batman. Part two of two, continued from last issue.

The Tulpa story concludes as Batman is forced to face the Demon Etrigan...and confronts a mirror image of himself.

As if common criminals and thugs werenÕt bad enough, now a psychic vampire stalks the streets of Gotham City...and the Batman stalks him.

ItÕs a three-way duel to the death as the Batman, Mr. Kadaver and the Burning Man all meet as the saga of the Night People concludes. Plus: DC BONUS BOOK #5, showcasing the new wave of DC talent: Poison Ivy is out of prison and unknowingly carrying a deadly disease that could decimate Gotham in 12 hours unless the Batman can find her.

When American veterans are attacked and killed by foreign agents, Batman traces their leader to London, only to find he is planning an attack on the Houses of Parliament.

The Batman fights to save a killer from the consequences of his own evil...but not even the Darknight Detective is a match for a six-armed demon.

The Batman finds himself a member of an audience of bloodthirsty madmen who have gathered to witness...the defeat of the Batman?

Driven to desperation, a seemingly harmless man seeks to protect himself with the aid of ancient magic...and even the Batman may not be able to stop the creature this turns loose on Gotham City.