Best Selling Books by Peter David

Danny Duncan's life is a mess. His job is mind-numbingly boring, his elderly father is slipping into senility, and since Danny got out of the Belle Foux treatment facility, people have been saying he's crazy. On top of all that, odd things have started to happen around Danny. People are behaving strangely around him, as if they're reacting to his thoughts and daydreams_What is this strange phenomenon, and how is it tied to Danny's recent stay at Belle Foux? Find out all the answers in this exciting first issue written by Peter David and illustrated by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott! Created by Mike Richardson! **The Screamhe's all in your head_**

Collects X-Factor #7-12. The divisiveness of Civil War has spread to Jamie Madrox's X-Factor team: Half of them want to cooperate with the government; the other half wants to take a stand against it. And matters aren't being helped by Quicksilver, who offers Rictor the opportunity to get his powers back -- but at what price?

Collects Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #11-16. As the groundbreaking events of Civil War erupt across the Marvel Universe, the shockwaves are being felt everywhere! The consequences of Spider-Man's allegiances have culminated in the ultimate showdown... with Flash Thompson!? Plus: the shocking return of Mysterio!

President Laura Roslin bears a heavy burden. Since becoming the president of the twelve human colonies when the Cylons brutally attacked and destroyed all but a small remnant of humanity's billions, she has been the voice of civil authority, counterbalancing the military leadership of Commander Adama of the Battlestar Galactica. President Roslin has been a source of inspiration to the tens of thousands who survive on Galactica and the other colonial ships. They look to her for honesty, integrity, and courage. For fairness and an evenhanded rule. And most importantly, for the prophecy she has shared with them. Earth, the fabled home of the lost colony, can be found. She has seen this in a vision which has the power of truth. Recently, though, her dreams have been darker, of a galaxy overrun by Cylons. . . . Is she having visions of an inevitable future? Or are these terrible dreams caused by powerful medication she's been taking ? More dangerously, the Midguardians, radicals who believe that the end of humanity is coming soon, have learned of Roslin's dreams and taken them as a sign. Now, the Midguardians prepare to act. President Roslin faces the most important decision of her life, should she tell Commander Adama about the Midguardians, and risk being imprisoned again as a traitor, or dare she keep her secret, and possibly endanger the future of the entire fleet . . . At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A compilation of comics in which Spider-Man battles Tracer, receives self-defense lessons from Captain America, and learns disturbing news about his health.

Collects New Fantastic Four #1-5. Spider-Man! Ghost Rider! Wolverine! The Hulk! When these unlikely heroes first banded together to briefly become the new Fantastic Four, they made Marvel history. Now this fan-favorite team returns in an all-new adventure! Set shortly after the events of the group's first appearance, brace yourself for a wild ride and guest stars aplenty - including, of course, the original FF! And a series of mystery villains you'll never see coming! But can even this powerhouse quartet handle the heat from a demonically possessed Human Torch?! Or will they need a little extra firepower to avoid being toast? Writer Peter David dances between the raindrops of continuity to spin a new tale of this fabled fantastical foursome!

Collects Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #10-14. Ben Reilly, A.K.A. the Scarlet Spider, is a perfect clone of the amazing Spider-Man but with none of Peter Parker’s responsibility! Ben moved west to carve out a new life for himself in Las Vegas, but now Peter’s past is encroaching on Ben’s turf in the form of the new Hornet! Who is he working for, and what will the former Slingers — Dusk, Prodigy and Ricochet — have to say about the new man under their old teammate’s mask? Chances are their views might not quite line up with Ben’s. If you’ve guessed it’s all leading up to the return of the Slingers, you guessed right! But when Ben’s ally and new benefactor, Cassandra Mercury, deduces his secret identity as the Scarlet Spider, will she use that knowledge against him?

Collects Stephen King's Dark Tower series in graphic novel format.

Collects All-New X-Factor #13-20.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #289-294 And Annual #20-21, Spider-Man Versus Wolverine, Web Of Spider-Man (1985) #29-32 And Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #131-132. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are getting married! But Kraven the Hunter is going to make sure the wall-crawler ends up six feet under — literally! It begins with an all-time classic encounter with Wolverine that changes Spidey’s life forever, leading to the death of one of his best friends! In the wake of tragedy, Peter pops the question — but the honeymoon is short-lived, as Kraven goes to extreme lengths to prove himself superior to his greatest foe! As one of comics’ most introspective, psychological sagas ever unfolds, the Hunter will learn that it’s one thing to defeat Spider-Man — but another to expect him to stay down!

This work constitutes an original piece of research and writing dedicated to relating the diplomatic initiatives (both official and unofficial, public and secret) that were intended to end or stop the spread of the Second World War in Europe. Special attention is given to specific peace proposals, initiatives, and back-channel diplomatic maneuverings, all within the general context of the foreign policies of the principal parties concerned. Diplomatic efforts designed to bring about an end to hostilities by belligerent and non-belligerent nations are included. Geographically, this work is confined to the European theater of operations. The chronological focus of this volume is on the earliest stages of the conflict, specifically from September 1, 1939, to September 1940. It is the intent of the author to expand the time period covered by way of future additions.

The ultimate showdown has begun! When a compromise can’t be reached, distrust has reached its peak, and the crews of the Galacticas square off in battle, pitting hero against hero! The fury of the Battlestars unleashed upon each other unless the treachery set against them can be discovered in time!

O-wha-tagoo-siam! Genis-Vell, son of the legendary Kree warrior Mar-Vell, takes on his father's former mantle of Captain Marvel - and everybody's favorite super-hero sidekick, Rick Jones, finds himself along for the wildest of rides! Genis possesses the gift of Cosmic Awareness - a oneness with the universe that allows him to know what will happen, what may happen and what should happen to every living thing. You might think such knowledge would make a person go mad - and you might be right! Can Rick keep him grounded, or will their unique merger drive Genis crazy even faster? Featuring the Hulk, Drax the Destroyer, Thanos, Spider-Man 2099 and the debut of Genis' sister, Phyla-Vell! Get ready to experience Peter David's complete, star-spanning saga - as cosmic as it is hilarious! Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (1999) #0-35 and CAPTAIN MARVEL (2002) #1-25.

Two crews, separated by more than mere time and space, meet at last! And for all they share in common, they have just as many differences, which leads to suspicion and trouble. Meanwhile, Captain Cain and the Pegasus continue their quest with a most unlikely ally. Are they headed for home or straight into a trap?

When a fatal disease spreads over Bajor, threatening the entire planet with extinction, Captain Sisko must accept aid from an unexpected source: Ro Laren, Starfleet officer turned Maquis renegade. Major Kira and Ro reluctantly join forces to track the alien plague to its source -- even as the disease claims new victims on Deep Space Nine itself. Dr. Bashir struggles to find a cure, but the secret of the virulent invader may hide deep in the shadows of Dax's past.

Roll Call: The Crew of the U.S.S. Excalibur: Captain Mackenzie Calhoun:An unorthodox, decisive young captain who loves his crew and his ship, and loves testing their limits even more. Commander Shelby:A woman of strong opinions and strong values, Shelby never hesitated to tell her captains when she thought they were wrong, and Mackenzie Calhoun won't be any exception. Burgoyne 172:The chief engineer of the Excalibur, with the decisiveness of Calhoun, the strength of Shelby, and the gender of both. Burgoyne is a Hermat, and when s/he sets his/her sights on you, s/he isn't an easy...person...to refuse. As the Thallonian Empire succumbs to violence and insurrection, the U.S.S. Excalibur prepares to launch on her humanitarian mission of mercy. But her departure is destined to be a memorable one, as Calhoun contends with an unexpected stowaway, a stormy relationship with his crew, and -- light-years away -- frightened refugees aboard a dying ship.

AQUAMAN: THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES DELUXE EDITION tells of Orin and Shalako, their descendants, and how a once-great civilization rose and fell like the tides, producing heroes and villains and culminating in the birth of the man who would grow to become the King and champion–Aquaman. When the continent of Atlantis was struck by a meteor, the surviving cities of Poseidonis and Tritonis used an unusual combination of science and magic to protect the people. While King Orin had faith in the science that let his people thrive underwater, his brother, King Shalako, rejected science in favor of worshipping dark powers, setting up a conflict that would mark all who followed. Only Aquaman can resolve the clashing of the two cities! Collecting THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES #1-7, this sprawling generational saga is written by Peter David (AQUAMAN, YOUNG JUSTICE, SUPERGIRL) and illustrated by the Spanish artist Esteban Maroto (AMETHYST, ZATANNA, Creepy, Eerie).

Tensions are at a fever pitch following the murder of Prime Minister Si Cwan, and the sudden power vacuum will have ramifications for Captain Mackenzie Calhoun... It is a time of political upheaval and uncertainty in the New Thallonian Protectorate. Following the brutal assassination of her husband, Si Cwan, former Starfleet officer-turned-newly-appointed-Prime Minister Robin Lefler must now face the growing danger and intrigue surrounding her newborn son and heir to the noble line of Cwan. Following a harrowing assassination attempt, Robin has no choice but to flee New Thallon with her child...seeking refuge with Captain Mackenzie Calhoun and the crew of the U.S.S. Excalibur and creating a major diplomatic crisis in Sector 221-G. The political fallout between the Federation and the New Thallonian Protectorate pales, however, in comparison to the threat of an enigmatic alien race determined to seize the infant Cwan for its own mysterious purposes. But nothing could possibly prepare Calhoun for the shocking betrayal from within—an act of treachery to aid and abet this alien race—forever altering the lives of the Excalibur crew....

Acclaimed writer Peter David's first-ever Star Trek: New Frontier miniseries continues! In issue #3, Mackenzie Calhoun has caught up with the fleeing Admiral Jellico, and the Excalibur is prepared to blow both Jellico and the time ship out of space... until Calhoun discovers the shocking truth of who is behind both Jellico's apparently treasonous acts and the theft of the experimental vessel. Stephen Thompson again provides the art and cover for this special issue.

In 'Late Kant' Peter Fenves thoroughly explores Kant's later writings and gives them the detailed scholarly attention they deserve.

Collects Deadpool's Art of War #1-4.

Chris Vincent is the union’s trusted computer software vendor who has been drawn into a trap between the union and the FBI. He has discovered the union’s secret conspiracies and how organized labor attains power and how their computers are used to move millions of dollars into the hands of crooked labor leaders, politicians, and the Mafia. Covert meetings in dark rooms and secret places with special dinners at famous restaurants tease the readers appetite. Marco Richards, on his first and most important field assignment, is the FBI analyst who must hack into the union’s computer and find evidence of their illicit schemes. Does he abide by lawful FBI procedures, or does he follow the rogue policies of his superiors? Both are on a collision course and must find the courage to choose between who they really are or what they may become. A story of crime, deception and a search for personal values and discovery as each battle between loyalty and betrayal. Each must find a way to save their career and restore their self-respect. The novel takes some unexpected turns as the choices made by others influence the outcome towards an exciting and surprising conclusion.

Final issue! The final fate of the mysterious Secret is revealed. What will be left of Young Justice when two members of the team say goodbye? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of the fan-favorite series by writer Peter David!

Small Change, script by Peter David, pencils by Leonard Kirk, inks by Robin Riggs; With a little help from a mysterious figure, Supergirl manages to save Twilight and return to Earth, but Twilight escapes.

The Legends of the Dead Earth Annuals continue. Two storytellers challenge each other to tell the true legend of Aquaman: in one, a king named Aquaman, on a desert world, doles out water by royal decree; in the other, a dying planet's seas are terrorized by a floating city called Poseidonis, ruled by Aquaman. Which is true? Which is false? And what is the secret of the storytellers themselves?

More than a painter... Renowned artist Leonardo da Vinci was the greatest genius to ever conquer the worlds of art, science, and philosophy. Writing backwards to protect his knowledge, da Vinci epitomized creativity and eccentricity. Despite being plagued with frustrations and failures, da Vinci was spurred to create, invent, research, and write no matter the cost. By exploring his sorrows and joys, da Vinci's world is uncovered. And with it a five-hundred-year-old secret is released: the hidden truth of Leonardo da Vinci.

The final battle between Orin and Shalako heats up as Poseidonis and Tritonis unite against a common threat.

Peter David's futuristic epic, collected in full! The year 2099 is full of menace, but none so insidious as the corrupt corporations that run the world! Miguel O'Hara, his DNA rewritten in an attempt to escape his employer Alchemax, has gained amazing powers - and become the new Spider-Man! But as Miguel battles injustice in both high and low society, menaces new and familiar come calling: Venture, the Specialist, the Vulture, the mysterious Thanatos and more! The possible return of the Asgardian gods unites Miguel with 2099's other heroes - but who is the Net Prophet? How will Spider-Man react when Doctor Doom conquers America? And what is Miguel's connection to Venom 2099? Collecting SPIDER-MAN 2099 (1992) #1-46 and ANNUAL #1, RAVAGE 2099 #15, X-MEN 2099 #5, DOOM 2099 #14, PUNISHER 2099 #13, SPIDER-MAN 2099 MEETS SPIDER-MAN and SPIDER-MAN 2099 SPECIAL.

A novelization of the second full-length Babylon 5 television film, this story explores the depths of cyberspace, where a squad of Starfuries makes a discovery that could affect the destiny of the civilized universe. Have they found the threshold to a new age - or a gateway to hell?