Best Selling Books by Ann Nocenti

Kill Time Till Time Kills You. A neo-noir tale of love, memory and murder from legendary writer Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising Italian artist Flavia Biondi (La Generazione) making her American comics debut. Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and 20-something Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown''s biggest secret: the "disappearance" of Betty Gallagher, who was infamous for her progressive ways during the mobster-ruled heyday of this old mining town. The dim details of this cold-case murder are trapped in the mind of her grandmother Clara, who suffers from dementia. When Clara starts to share these deeply-buried, violent memories with her, Lana is hooked. She becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it means snapping the minds of everyone involved, splintering the peaceful town--and putting herself in grave danger. Ruby Falls is a mystery woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom. Collects Ruby Falls #1-#4.

Writer Ann Nocenti begins her run with the feline fatale! Catwoman must stay one step ahead of the Joker as he terrorizes Batman and his allies during the Bat-Family crossover event ''Death of the Family.'' But there''s no rest for the wicked as hot onthe heels of her encounter with the Clown Prince, Catwoman is hired to break into the Black Room to steal the Black Diamond—the source of power for the villainous Eclipso! Collects CATWOMAN #0, 13-18 and a story from YOUNG ROMANCE #1.

As the fabled Catbird of Gotham City, Selina Kyle fights alongside Batman to keep the city safe. So why does it all feel so wrong? Who is behind this twisted – yet strangely pleasant – version of Gotham City? Find out in these tales from issues #25 and 27-34!

Catwoman''s addiction to danger leads her to steal from the wrong people.

From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY, Katana stars in her very own series! The former assassin and new Justice Leaguer embarks on a noble quest to restore the Outsiders to their former glory! Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the Soul Taker? Written by Ann Nocenti (CATWOMAN, GREEN ARROW) with art by Alex Sanchez (STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC), this stirring new graphic novel collects KATANA #1-10 and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK 23.1 THE CREEPER.

After being robbed time and time again by Catwoman, The Penguin has decided to wage war against the thieving antihero. But he isn’t the only one after her. Someone named The Joker’s Daughter is after Catwoman. Who is she, and why has she come to Gotham City? Don’t miss these stories from CATWOMAN #20-24 and 26, CATWOMAN ANNUAL #1 and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.4: JOKER’S DAUGHTER.

Daredevil (1964) 253-270, Punisher (1987) 10

X-Men Origins: Colossus; material from Classic X-Men 5, 21, 29; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 10-17; X-Men Unlimited (1993) 29; X-Men Unlimited (2004) 14

Two brothers, masters of childhood fantastical imagination, vow to kill the bogeyman, freeing the world from half-seen monsters hiding under beds and in dark basements. Along with art-punk nihilist Joy, they journey to a world of magic where ordinary rules no longer apply—and yet their fears, and the dangers they spawn, are as real as the waking world. * New edition of the fantasy graphic novel! * Written by Ann Nocenti (Green Arrow), with art by John Bolton (Harlequin Valentine).

Collecting Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #295-310 And Annual #22, Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #33 And Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #133. Meet Spider-Manu0092s deadliest foe! The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become Venom! In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the olu0092 red-and-blues u0097 but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane! The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones, and Killer Shrike can hurt you, too. But who kidnaps MJ? Plus: The heroic debut of Speedball!

The hotly-anticipated eco-fiction tech thriller-meets-love-story from the award-winning, visionary team of Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Ruby Falls) and David Aja (Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist)! The bees are swarming. What do they know that we don''t? In a broken-down world, a rebellious group of ruthless romantics have fled a tech-obsessed society to create their own...and a few cantankerous aliens have come to harvest the last seeds of humanity. When one of them falls in love with a human, idealistic journalist Astra stumbles into the story of a lifetime, only to realize that if she reports it, she''ll destroy the last hope of a dying planet. How far will she go for the truth? Collects The Seeds #1-#4. "The perfect book for these deeply imperfect times." -- Matt Fraction "Beautifully drawn, cleverly constructed and very satisfying." -- Frank Quitely

Catwoman''s addiction to danger leads her to steal from the wrong people.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #210-214, X-Factor (1986) #9-11, New Mutants (1983) #46, Thor (1966) #373-374, Power Pack (1984) #27 And Daredevil (1964) #238. The biggest and best adventures of Marvel’s mighty mutants — these are the X-Men Milestones! The Morlocks: a community of mutant outcasts living beneath the streets of Manhattan. The Marauders: professional mutant assassins, employed by a mysterious evil to wipe out the Morlocks! Between the two stand some of Marvel’s most heroic: the X-Men, X-Factor, the New Mutants, Power Pack, Daredevil and Thor! But taken by surprise by the Marauders’ overwhelming onslaught, can these disparate heroes hope to save any of the Morlocks? And even if they can, what will be the cost? Be there as the X-Men are shattered, Thor is grievously wounded and the Angel is changed forever!

The gods will be turned to ash! The World Tree burns as the forces of Surtur, Lord of Muspelheim, scorch the Nine Realms with the irrepressible blaze of war. Loyalty to blood stands above loyalty to realm as the warriors of Asgardia and Vanaheim battle one another while the ever-hungry flames of rebellion feast on the destruction. And in the heart of conflict stands a boy. The plots and schemes Loki set into motion during his adventures across the Nine Realms come to an explosive conclusion that brings the legendary heroes of myth to their knees! When the God of Thunder, Thor, falters in battle, will placing his trust in his beloved brother Loki--the boy god, lord of mischief--be Asgardia''s salvation...or its undoing? Collecting THE MIGHTY THOR #18-22 and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #642-645.

Spinning out of BIRDS OF PREY (2011- ) and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (2013- ), Katana heads on a noble quest to restore the Outsiders to their former glory. Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the SoulTaker?

Collects Star Wars (1977) #86-107. All your favorite Star Wars characters u0096 Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewie, the droids, and others u0096 are bringing peace to the recently liberated galaxy after Return of the Jedi. Even without the oppressive Empire, the young Republic is finding that there are still troubles to confront, and battles to be won!

He died as a child, decades before his time, and spent the next 30 years in Hell thanks to a mix-up in the afterlife’s bureaucracy. Then a miracle occurred, and the Kid escaped perdition for Earth. His mission: become the new Messiah. His gift: the ability to summon any human, god or devil who ever existed—or who anyone once believed existed—with the cry of a single word… “ETERNITY!” Redeeming humanity, however, is trickier than it seems. From America’s forgotten highways to the endless realms of cyberspace, from the clamor of TV talk shows to the chaos of insane asylums, from the siren song of sex to the menace of mad gods, a whole host of forces—good, bad and ugly—have united to thwart the utopian efforts of this savior in sunglasses. Fortunately, he has a little help from his friends—including a hacker, a hobo, Zeus, Freud, Neal Cassady, Marilyn Monroe and many more. When it comes to saving the world, not even the power of Eternity can do it alone… KID ETERNITY BOOK ONE collects the first nine issues of legendary writer Ann Nocenti and superstar artist Sean Phillips’ classic VERTIGO saga of magic, madness and the strangeness of the twentieth-century psyche.

The stress of running a multibillion-dollar corporation and being the guardian of Star City has frayed Oliver Queen''s last nerve. When he encounters the genetically modified triplets known as ''Skylark'' during a mission, Queen, entranced by their beauty and the new techonology they give him, agrees to meet their ''father'' King Leer. King Leer''s fortress, buried deep within a frozen moutainside, hides the true nature of his work, genetically modifying animals of all species--including humans--in order to take over the world. His work is funded by the gold mine he has seized and rules the native people through starvation by polluting the environment. Can Oliver Queen stop King Leer before he releases his creations upon the world, or will he end up as one of Leer''s experiments?

Collects material from Marvel Comics Presents (2018) #1-9. Take a tour through the decades with Marvel tales past and present! In the 1940s, learn the untold tale of Namor and the atom bomb! In the 1950s, Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom enter the space race! In the 1960s, Captain America takes a stand for civil rights! In the 1970s, Spider-Man experiences the new age of blockbuster cinema! In the 1980s, Nightcrawler witnesses the fall of the Berlin Wall! In the 1990s, Deadpool enters the collectible market! In the 2000s, Iron Man faces a financial crisis! In the 2010s, Spider-Woman struggles with disinformation! Plus: Gorilla-Man swings into action, Moon Knight prowls the streets, former Ghost Rider Danny Ketch gets a new status quo and more! Also featuring Venom, Korean hero White Fox and Winter Soldier!

Collecting Defenders (1972) #126-137, Iceman (1984) #1-4 And Beauty And The Beast (1984) #1-4. The Defenders, Marvelu0092s weirdest non-team, have a new roster, a new headquarters and a new leader u0097 theyu0092ve evolved into a New Defenders! Their adventures are some of the most far-out trips Marvel has ever presented, but what more could you expect from a group consisting of a Valkyrie, a gargoyle, a cosmic psychic, a sentient cloud and a pair of ex-X-Men? Together theyu0092ll take on an all-new Secret Empire, killer nuclear spores in human form, the deadly Manslaughter and towering disembodied demons! Guest-starring Nick Fury, Odin, the New Mutants and more! Also featuring two limited series starring the Defendersu0092 Iceman and Beast in solo action u0097 plus rare articles from Marvelu0092s 1980s behind-the-scenes magazine, MARVEL AGE!

The classic Marvel era of Star Wars concludes! In the aftermath of Return of the Jedi, the heroes of the Rebellion face new challenges - and new dangers! Leia must choose between joining a new Republic government or continuing as a warrior for peace! Han Solo and Lando Calrissian find themselves in a tough spot when Chewbacca''s family is threatened! Luke Skywalker is haunted by thoughts of his dead father, Darth Vader, as he faces another Dark Lord - and a new foe, the dark lady Lumiya! The Ewoks go to war! The Nagai attack! And it all culminates in a multipronged invasion of the planet Zeltros! Plus: Return to the original Marvel years in a special modern story featuring several of the era''s fan-favorite characters! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #89-107 and STAR WARS (2019) #108.

Collects Classic X-Men (1986) #24-44 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #60. The perfect companion piece to your UNCANNY X-MEN collection! In 1986, Marvel launched CLASSIC X-MEN, a series that reprinted the “All-New, All-Different X-Men” era — with a twist! All-new backup stories fleshed out the 1970s tales and delved deeper into the characters’ lives — and new story pages were even inserted into the reprints, expanding on key moments and sowing the seeds for future storylines! Now, all this newly created material has been collected together — allowing fans to explore the early lives of Cyclops, Phoenix, Wolverine, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, Professor X, Havok, Polaris, Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Banshee, Dazzler, Rogue and Mystique like never before! Friendships are forged, losses are mourned and lives are transformed in these rare tales that dance between the raindrops of some of the most revered X-Men comics of all time!

Green Arrow is losing everything: his fortune, his company Q-Corps and maybe most important, his valuable arsenal. Even as Oliver Queen''s grip loosens and what''s left of his personal, professional and superhero lives, the hits keep on coming. Thevillainous Harrow threatens the Seattle waterfront, running guns into the city and threatening lives. As Ollie flails into a downward spiral, can he still protect his town? Also included is the tie-in to HAWKMAN: WANTED. Green Arrow helps an uneasyally in the Savage Hawkman, as he evades a chasing Thanagarian cops. But is Hawkman a framed hero? Or a villain? Collects GREEN ARROW #0, 14-16, THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN#14 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #7.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #334-336; Incredible Hulk (1968) #363; Punisher (1987) #28-29; Punisher War Journal (1988) #12-13; Marc Spector: Moon Knight (1989) #8-10; Daredevil (1964) #275-276; Power Pack (1984) #53; Damage Control (1989B) #1-4; material from Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme (1988) #11-13. Loki’s schemes play out as an array of heroes face unfamiliar enemies! The Fantastic Four take on an army of foes during a congressional hearing! The gray Hulk battles the Grey Gargoyle! The Punisher takes aim at Bushwhacker and Doctor Doom — then joins Moon Knight to face Flag-Smasher and Ultimatum! Daredevil fights outside his weight class against Ultron while Power Pack grapples with Typhoid Mary! And Hobgoblin, the Enchantress and Arkon spell trouble for Doctor Strange! Luckily, Damage Control is around to pick up the pieces!

Collects Thor (1966) #180-181, Fantastic Four (1961) #276, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #274, Mephisto Vs. … (1987) #1-4, Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom – Triumph and Torment (1989), Daredevil (1964) #266, Silver Surfer (1987) #45, Black Panther (1998) #4-5, New Mutants (2009) #37; material from Silver Surfer (1968) #3, Fantastic Four (1961) #277. The most diabolical entity in the Marvel Universe put its greatest heroes through hell! Join Mephisto - lord of the underworld - as he claims the Silver Surfer’s soul, trades tricks with Loki and Thor, wagers with the Beyonder over Spider-Man and bedevils Daredevil! But what is Mephisto’s plan when he targets the Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the X-Men and the Avengers? Plus: A cosmic clash with Thanos! A tale of torment uniting Doctors Strange and Doom! An unforgettable encounter with Black Panther! And-a date?!

UN AUTRE HÉRAUT, UN AUTRE DESTIN ! Et si, pour succéder au Silver Surfer, Galactus avait choisi son nouveau messager parmi les héros de la Terre ? Aurait-il jeté son dévolu sur un voleur au grand coeur, un titan à la force incroyable, une femme-araignée hantée par les regrets ou bien une fougueuse fermière du Mississippi ? À moins qu''il n''eût opté pour un guerrier aux multiples personnalités et déjà au service d''un autre dieu... Pour célébrer les soixante ans du premier vilain du panthéon cosmique de Marvel, Mat Groom (Ultraman), Alex Segura (Spider-Society), Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) et bien d''autres lui imaginent un tout autre héraut. [CET ALBUM CONTIENT LES ÉPISODES WHAT IF...? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED HULK (2025) 1, WHAT IF...? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED GAMBIT (2025) 1, WHAT IF...? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED MOON KNIGHT (2025) 1, WHAT IF...? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED ROGUE (2025) 1 ET WHAT IF...? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED SPIDER-GWEN (2025) 1.]

Spinning out of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (2013- ), Catwoman joins the JLA--who take her to the last place she wants to be.

New writer Ann Nocenti wraps up her first arc with the final showdown between Oliver Queen, Leer and the beautiful but deadly Skylarks! ''Triple Threat: Deadzone'' part 3.

Collects Storm (2023) #1-5. Ororo Munroe is just getting started! She''s been a thief, a goddess and a leader of the X-Men - and with her mutant ability to control the weather bolstered by her top-notch fighting skills, Storm is a formidable opponent like no other. But in this all-new adventure set during the fan-favorite time when she was rocking leather and a mohawk, Ororo will be tested to the limit - and beyond! As Storm tries to balance her responsibilities to the X-Men, her difficult relationship with Kitty Pryde and even a new love interest, her powers begin to create deadly weather that threatens to tear it all asunder! Lurking in the eye of the storm is the dangerous villain named Blowback - and when their mind-blowing secret is revealed, it will push Storm and the X-Men to the breaking point!

Kill Time, Till Time Kills You! Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown''s biggest secret: the ''''disappearance'''' of infamously progressive Betty Gallagher during the mobster-ruled heyday of the old mining town. When details of the cold-case murder start to come out through her grandmother Clara''s foggy, dementia-jumbled memories, Lana becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it splinters the peaceful town—and endangers everything she loves. From Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising talent Flavia Biondi (Italian artist of La Generazione making her American comics debut) comes Ruby Falls: a neo-noir tale of love, memory, and murder mysteriously woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom.

Collects Daredevil (1964) #283-300, Annual (1967) #7. The fall of the Kingpin! An amnesiac Matt Murdock is Daredevil no more - so who''s swinging around town in the red suit? And why is he committing vicious crimes with pinpoint accuracy? Matt thinks he''s the boxer Jack Murdock - but can he battle his way back to becoming the Man Without Fear once more? Meanwhile, the Kingpin sets his sights on building a media empire! But a reborn Daredevil is determined to administer the last rites to Wilson''s reign of terror, and he won''t let anyone stand in his way - even the lethal Typhoid Mary! With Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra all involved, will Daredevil finally bring down his archenemy once and for all? Plus: Captain America! Taskmaster! Tombstone! Baron Strucker! The Punisher! The Hand! And Ghost Rider!

Collects Avengers (1963) #231-241, Avengers Annual #11-12, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16, Fantastic Four (1961) #256, and Doctor Strange (1974) #60. The ultimate Vision story begins with catastrophe, as the android Avenger is laid low by the mysterious Barrier of Annihilus! But, if it doesn''t kill him, will his experience only make him stronger? And are Earth''s Mightiest prepared for the answer? The old order changeth once again as the Avengers welcome aboard Starfox and a new Captain Marvel -- but does that leave any room for Spider-Man? And it''s guest-stars galore as the fabulous Fantastic Four move into the mansion, the ghost of Spider-Woman haunts the team, and Doctor Strange makes a house call to ask for Scarlet Witch''s aid in dealing with Dracula, Lord of the Vampires!