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1) The stand
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English
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After 90% of the population of the U.S. is wiped out by a man-made plague, the survivors gradually gather into two communities, one in Boulder, Colorado, led by a saintly 108-year-old black woman, Mother Abagail, and the other in Las Vegas (where else?) under a demonic figure, Randall Flagg, "the man with no face." In the ensuing confrontation between good and evil, good triumphs--for the moment.
Author
Series
Amulet volume 6
Publisher
bGraphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
It will take everything Emily has to get out of the city alive.
Author
Series
Amulet volume 7
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
On an island that lets them enter lost memories, Emily, Trellis, and Vigo uncover a sinister secret while searching for a childhood memory that could finally defeat the Elf King.
4) Fairy tail
Author
Series
Fairy tail. 100 years quest volume 14
Publisher
Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Language
English
Description
Created by manga-ka Hiro Mashima of Rave Master fame, FAIRY TAIL takes place in a unique magical world. Seventeen-year-old Lucy, mage-in-training, seeks to join a magicians guild and become a full-fledged magician. Her dream lies in the most famous guild in the worldFairy Tale. One day Lucy encounters Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously abandoned him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When he helps...
6) Death note
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English
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Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he's bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami (death god). Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. Will Light's noble goal succeed, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?
7) Batman
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Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Language
English
Description
Following his groundbreaking, critically acclaimed run on Detective Comics, Snyder begins a new era of The Dark Knight alongside artist Capullo when a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City and Batman to the core.
8) Batgirl
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Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Language
English
Description
Three years ago, the brilliant and brazen Barbara Gordon received a nearly life-ending shot to the spine at the hands of the Joker. Not only did she survive but, after years of paralysis, she also regained her ability to walk. A miracle, and Batgirl was born again!
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Series
Sailor Moon volume 11
Publisher
Kodansha Comics, an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC
Edition
English edition.
Language
English
Description
Usagi Tsukino is a normal girl until she meets up with Luna, a talking cat, who tells her that she is Sailor Moon. As Sailor Moon, Usagi must fight evils and enforce justice, in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess. She meets other girls destined to be Sailor Senshi ('Sailor Scouts'), and together, they fight the forces of evil!--
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Series
Wicked + the divine volume 7
Publisher
Image Comics Inc
Language
English
Description
Every ninety years, twelve gods return as young people. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are all dead. It's happening now. It's happening again.
11) The Flash
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Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Language
English
Description
"Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the Fastest Man Alive. But there are some things even the Flash can't outrun. After years spent on the hunt for vengeance, one of the Flash's oldest friends has returned, with new enemies hot on his trail-- an unstoppable mob that seems to grow quicker than the Flash can stop them. In the supermax prison called Iron heights, the Flash's...
12) One-Punch Man
Author
Series
One-Punch Man volume 26
Publisher
Viz Media
Edition
Shonen Jump manga edition
Language
English
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Description
"Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem--he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! Every time a promising villain appears, he beats the snot out of 'em with one punch! Can Saitama finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life...
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Publisher
DC Comics
Language
English
Description
While Hal Jordan is inducted into the Green Lantern Corps, the Green Lantern called Sinestro investigates the death of Hal's predecessor, Abin Sur. Who--or what-- could have killed this Lantern? And what does it all have to do with the event called "The Blackest Night"?
14) Bleach
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Series
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English
Description
Fifteen-year-old high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has martial arts skills and the ability to see ghosts, and his life is about to change when he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a soul reaper and protector of innocents.
15) Swamp Thing
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Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Language
English
Description
Haunted by his time as the Swamp Thing, Alec Holland tries to return to his former life, but the "Green," knowing that The Rot, a death force threatening life on Earth, is coming, tries to convince Alec to become the Swamp Thing again and save the world.
16) Batwoman
Author
Series
Publisher
DC Comics
Language
English
Description
Batwoman (a.k.a. Kate Kane) faces deadly new challenges in her war against Gotham City's underworld, and new trials in her personal life.
17) Henchgirl
Author
Series
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Mary Posa hates her job. She works long hours for little pay, no insurance, and worst of all, no respect. Her co-workers are jerks and her boss doesn't appreciate her. He's also a supervillain. On top of all that, her parents are the most famous superhero couple in Crepe City, along with her sister. Cursed with a conscience, Mary would give anything to be something other than a Henchgirl, but no matter what she does her plans always seem to go awry....
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Series
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Language
English
Description
Throughout the ages, gods have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. The only hope is for these ravaged worlds is for Thor to unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! In the distant past, the Thunder God discovers a forgotten cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods -- and is shocked to find himself among them! In the present, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space. And thousands...
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