Best Selling Books by Mark Waid

Das größte Elseworlds-Epos der Zukunft in einer neuen Auflage mit einer Fülle an neuem Zusatzmaterial! Ein grandioser Klassiker mit Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman und vielen mehr vom legendären Team Mark Waid und Alex Ross!

BRUCE WAYNE…A MURDERER? Bruce Wayne’s billionaire rival Simon Stagg is dead. And Bruce Wayne is suspect number one! With their friend’s freedom and reputation on the line, Superman, Robin, and Metamorpho, the Element Man, join forces to exonerate the Dark Knight’s alter ego the best way they can: by finding Stagg’s real killer before they strike again!

"Originally published in single magazine form as Irredeemable No. 1-8"--Indicia.

Collects Spider-Man House of M #1-5. Meet Spider-Man - hero to the people, champion of the weak and oopressed... and World Wrestling Alliance Championship Titleholder?! Peter Parker has it all: respect, fame, and the adoration of all. But he also has a deep, destructive secret that he keeps from the world and from his family - one that could well unravel the reality he knows!

Trapped in another dimension, the Golden Age Flash must team up with the Modern Age Green Lantern, and the Golden Age Green Lantern must team up with the Modern Age Flash, in order to avert an alien invasion of Earth. Interestingly, the younger heroes seem to have switched powers.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #578-591, Spider-Man: Presidents'' Day Special, Spider-Man: Fear Itself (2009) #1, Amazing Spider-Man: Extra #2-3 and material From #1. An earthquake traps Spidey and a subway car full of New Yorkers underground, but what does it have to do with the trial of a high-ranking mob boss - or J. Jonah Jameson? When a bizarre faceless felon endangers Aunt May, how can Spider-Man stop a guy who can slip through his webbing? Learn how Harry Osborn came back from the dead and who''s been terrorizing people as Menace! Meet the new mayor of New York City! Discover how an adventure from the past will have a profound effect on the future of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four! And fear the macabre Man-Thing! Plus: Spider-Man teams up with President Obama!

ROAD TO RIVERDALE is an entry-level collection featuring the first issues of all modern-day Archie relaunches. Featuring the top talents in comics, this graphic novel is perfect for those new fans of the CW''s Riverdale TV series, debuting in January 2017. Timed alongside the first episode, it captures the New Riverdale that inspired the show and is a guide for new readers to explore the variety of Archie comics and graphic novels available. READ THE STORIES THAT INSPIRED THE NEW CW TV SERIES! In the past two years, the little town of Riverdale has changed in a number of amazing ways. The entire Archie universe has been given a fresh coat of paint and it''s only getting bigger and better from here. Road to Riverdale presents to readers all of the first issues of each of our new series so far, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Josie and the Pussycats, and Reggie & Me, timed to the release of the brand new CW series Riverdale. This graphic novel features riveting stories and dazzling artwork from superstar writers and artists like Mark Waid, Adam Hughes, Marguerite Bennett, Fiona Staples, Chip Zdarsky and much more. You won''t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind collection that shines the spotlight on the New Riverdale, and serves as the ultimate guide for both new readers and long-time fans.

J.G. Jones (52, Wanted) and Mark Waid (Irredeemable, Superman: Birthright, Kingdom Come) weave a powerful, literary, fully-painted piece of historical fiction that examines the heroic myth while exploring themes of racism, cultural legacy, and human nature. During the Great Flood of 1927 in Chatterlee, Mississippi, the River is rising as fast as the racial and social tensions in town. But when an otherworldly being falls from the sky and challenges everything these divided people know, it changes things . . . forever. Includes a foreword by renowned film critic Elvis Mitchell. Collects the complete limited series and never-before-seen process art by J.G. Jones. "...a must read for anyone who is a fan of the medium." - Comic Book Resources

THE DOMINOS FALL!As the DC Universe braces for the “Absolute Power” blitzkrieg, the key to capturing metahuman powers on planet Earth will at last be unlocked! Bridging the events of Batman, Superman: House of Brainiac, and Suicide Squad: Dream Team, this special oversize GROUND ZERO issue brings Waller’s total dominance to the doorsteps of the world’s finest heroes…using the combined might of FAILSAFE, BRAINIAC QUEEN, and the SUICIDE SQUAD to do it! Witness years of storytelling culminate, brought to you by Absolute Power series architect MARK WAID and the masterminds behind the trinity of evil, CHIP ZDARSKY, NICOLE MAINES, and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON!

With Justice, Inc. in shambles, the Avenger must face the Invisible Death alone in the skies over the Eastern Seaboard--and be willing to sacrifice his life to save his country from an outbreak of international war! Industry heavyweight Mark Waid (Daredevil, Indestructible Hulk) takes out all the stops in the latest epic story of globe-trotting adventurer Richard Henry Benson, the Man of a Thousand Faces!

The groundbreaking Batman tale is back in a new deluxe edition. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, The Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. Collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE #1 and stories from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #4 and COUNTDOWN #31, plus dozens of covers, pinups and sketches.

Collects Cable (1993) #32-33, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #333-335, X-Force (1991) #55, X-Man (1995) #15-17, X-Men (1991) #53-54, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #11, Onslaught: X-Men (1996) #1, Avengers (1963) #401, Fantastic Four (1961) #415. Everything changes for the Children of the Atom and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Behold the psionic force of nature known as Onslaught — but what dread foe could terrify the unstoppable Juggernaut? As Cable battles Post, herald of the oncoming doom, Nate Grey faces a ghost from his past — and Onslaught gathers his forces! The Avengers join the X-Men to work out a battle plan, but could the answers lie with finding Magneto? And Charles Xavier has a troubling proposal for the Fantastic Four. But when Onslaught’s identity is revealed, who will be the traitor to the cause?

KOSMISCHE GIGANTEN Die Erde wird aus ihrer Umlaufbahn gerissen und in ein riesiges außerirdisches Raumschiff verfrachtet. Die größten Helden der Erde finden bald heraus, dass eine uralte Spezies von Wissenschaftlern, die kurz vor dem Aussterben steht, eine Vielzahl von Planeten geraubt hat, in der Hoffnung, aus einem von ihnen eine Welt zu schaffen, auf der sie nach ihrem Tod weiterexistieren können. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash und Atom müssen einen Weg finden, die vielen verschiedenen Welten zu retten, und stellen sich den kosmischen Wesenheiten von geradezu göttlicher Macht. Ein eigenständiger, grandioser Blockbuster-Comic um die Justice League, inszeniert von Top-Autor Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) und Star-Zeichner Bryan Hitch (BATMANS GRAB).

Mark Waid makes his debut as new writer for the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes! What could scare the JLA now that they''ve faced the menace of Mageddon? Find out in "Tower of Babel" part 1 of 4!

Collects Daredevil #1-5, #0.1.

Collecting SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #26-30! The Dominators'' plan to destroy Earth reaches fruition as the Robot Rebellion sweeps the planet!

What makes a farm boy from Kansas decide to become a costumed superhero who divides his time between investigating the truth and fighting for justice? That’s the question that acclaimed writer Mark Waid and inimitable illustrator Leinil Francis Yu pose in this thrilling retelling of the Man of Steel’s origin that explores Clark Kent’s humble beginnings and his Kryptonian heritage. This deluxe edition collects the entire Superman: Birthright 12-issue miniseries and features a brand-new afterword by Waid!

Mystério, le Vautour, Silvermane, le Rhino, le Scorpion et les autres super-vilains de New York ne laissent aucun répit à Spider-Man. Derrière chaque adversaire vaincu se dresse une nouvelle silhouette, prête à frapper Peter Parker et ses proches. Au cours de sa carrière, l''infatigable justicier a toujours réussi à les vaincre. Mais lorsque leurs motivations ou leur identité changent, ces criminels deviennent plus difficiles à vaincre et surtout... beaucoup plus dangereux !

Collection featuring THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #14-15 and SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #16-19! The 21st Century''s Girl of Steel wakes up 1,001 years later, convinced the whole reality is something she just dreamed up. And maybe it is!

Graphic Novel. Sometimes they fight; sometimes they work together. But one thing''s for certain: when the brave and the bold team up, action''s never far away!This all-new series of superhero team-ups sees Superman, Green Lantern, Supergirl, Batman, Blue Beetle and Lobo joining forces to investigate a weapon that alters probability! Marvel as Supergirl takes on all comers in the gladiatorial arena! Recoil at the horror of Cyborg Batman! Howl with laughter as Lobo and Supergirl spar in the stars! Thrill to the action-packed finale!Su- perstars Mark Waid ("Kingdom Come") and George Perez ("Crisis on Infinite Earths") have their own team-up to create the last word in thrill-packed superhero action!

THE FOX: FOX HUNT is the clever, darkly humorous story of The Fox, a father and vigilante hero trying to keep his family alive and together. Plotted and illustrated by acclaimed, Emmy-winning artist Dean Haspiel, and scripted by Eisner Award-winning comics legend Mark Waid, The Fox is similar in tone to Waid''s DAREDEVIL. Paul Patton, Jr. dealing with the reality that his son wants to be like his father: a superhero, the very thing Paul no longer wishes to be himself. However, a psychopathic philanthropist won''t let Paul end his duel identity when he puts a million dollar bounty on The Fox''s head for messing with his business plans. Attracting a slew of super-villains, The Fox has to find a way to survive their attacks and save his son from a life fighting crime while coming to except his true calling.

ALL ROADS LEAD…TO LAZARUS ISLAND. Batman has been on a breakneck journey throughout the DC Universe, from Wayne Manor to the House of Secrets and back again...but where there are clues there is a trail, and the qworld’s greatest detective has followed this particular trail back to where he and Superman began this journey: Lazarus Island. With an entire island and army at Damian Wayne’s disposal, does Batman stand a chance? We’ll give you a hint: NO!

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!

The Justice League finds even more resistance to their efforts towards peace than they expected. Forced to construct a massive prison to keep the more volatile heroes under control, Superman and Wonder Woman debate the ethical implications of their action

Celebrate 80 Years of the Flash with DC, as we revisit classic comics stories from the 1940s and onward, featuring some of the Flash’s greatest allies and villains, and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium! This book collects such seminal moments as the first appearances of Jay Garrick (FLASH COMICS #1), Barry Allen (SHOWCASE #4) and Wally West (THE FLASH #110), the classic “Flash of Two Worlds” (THE FLASH #123) and the death of Iris West (THE FLASH #275) as well as many previously uncollected gems, including stories from THE FLASH #300 (1981), FLASH #54 (1991), FLASH COMICS #89 (1947) and many more. It also features new essays and commentary from comics stars Mark Waid, Roy Thomas, Francis Manapul and more, plus a new cover by Jim Lee!

A comic book industry event continues: Volume 4 of the new original ongoing superhero series from Mark Waid! IRREDEEMABLE dares to ask the question: what if the world''s greatest hero decided to become the world''s greates villain? A " twlilight of the superheroes "-style story that examines super-villains from the writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!

Collects Original Sin #3.1-3.4.

When Wally West, the adolescent nephew of the Flash''s fiancée, accidentally gained powers of super speed, he became the Scarlet Speedster''s sidekick. Growing up as his hero''s protégé, Kid Flash had a childhood of amazing action and adventure. But on the day that the Flash died, Wally''s carefree adolescence abruptly ended and his life as an adult began. THE FLASH: BORN TO RUN looks back at Wally''s earliest days as the Kid Flash and explores the gamut of his emotions and experiences from his first day as a child hero to his succession of Barry Allen as the new Flash. A journey full of humor and drama, this story shows just how much Wally West loves being the fastest man alive.

ARCHIE, one of the longest-running titles in comic book history, is rebooted here in this full-color collection that brings together two of the most talented creators in comics, Mark Waid and Fiona Staples. Together they create a surprising and definitive take on Archie''s origin--a story that has never been told. The book will captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie''s original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character''s all-ages appeal. If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time!

NEW RED CIRCLE SERIES! From the world of the New Crusaders, comes the FANTASTIC debut of the high-flying FOX! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO''s Bored to Death) and Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) bring the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox to life in “Freak Magnet, Part One: The True Face of MyFace”! When photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a super hero costume, he thought it would be a quick way to make some news—now the strange and unusual just can''t help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting FOX! While working on a puff-piece at the Red Circle Gazette, an evil truth about social media mogul Lucy Fur is discovered, bringing Paul face-to-face with a criminal kingpin! Get in on the ground floor with the hottest new fall series featuring art and story from the biggest names in comics today! Get freaky!

READ THE STORIES THAT INSPIRED THE NEW CW TV SERIES! In the past two years, the little town of Riverdale has changed in a number of amazing ways. The entire Archie universe has been given a fresh coat of paint and it''s only getting bigger and better from here. Road to Riverdale presents to readers all of the third issues of each of our new series so far, including Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Josie and the Pussycats, and Reggie & Me. This graphic novel features riveting stories and dazzling artwork from superstar writers and artists like Mark Waid, Adam Hughes, Marguerite Bennett, Fiona Staples, Chip Zdarsky and much more. You won''t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind collection that shines the spotlight on the New Riverdale, and serves as the ultimate guide for both new readers and long-time fans.

Meet Richard Henry Benson--the Avenger! His pallid features forever deadened by a criminal act, he is the ultimate master of disguise and uses his skills to mete out retribution to those who would prey on the innocent! But can even Benson triumph over an Invisible Man...? Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid - who is hotter than ever thanks to his work on Daredevil and Star Wars: Princess Leia - brings his personal favorite pulp hero back to comics with all-new, explosive adventures! "Having the opportunity to dive into the psyche of a crimefighter as unique as Benson has been a lifelong dream," says Waid. "I''ve been thinking about what his life and mind would be like ever since I read my first Avenger paperback back in the day. How does a man live his life when he has nothing to live for but justice? How does he navigate in a world of life and love and joy when his own features are frozen and stiff like putty, mirroring his cold, dead insides? I''ve been aching to write this story!

It''s the fantastic debut of the high-flying Fox! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO''s Bored To Death) and Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid (Daredevil, Thrillbent) bring the legendary, pulp-style hero The Fox to life in Freak Magnet! When photojournalist Paul Patton, Jr. donned a superhero costume, he thought it would be a quick way to make some news—now the strange and unusual just can''t help but be drawn to the freak-magnetism of the fabulous fighting Fox! Then, acclaimed writer J.M. DeMatteis (Abadazad, Justice League 3000) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Mike Cavallaro (Parade, Savior 66) take us back in time for an all-new story featuring the world''s first patriotic superhero and leader of the New Crusaders, The Shield! What connection does the Shield''s top-secret mission in the Arctic have to do with the Fox''s diamond-studded adventure? And what ultra-powerful villains have arrived to wreak havoc?? Read on, dear reader—The Fox and the Shield have their work cut out for them!