Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&Ne=7107&N=3+8000+4294967242 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1739229 In this long-awaited sequel to the legendary graphic novel Kings in Disguise, a young circus hand gets involved in dangerous underground activity. This highly anticipated sequel tells the story of a young mans coming of age in a world where the capacity to dream may be a fatal flaw. Set in 1937, On the Ropes continues the story of Fred Bloch, now apprenticed to escape artist Gordon Corey, a star attraction in a traveling WPA circus. Though damaged by the Depression and haunted by past mistakes, each man holds the key to the others salvation-- but each also harbors a secret that could lead to their mutual destruction. Enacted against a backdrop of violent labor unrest and a nations faltering recovery, On the Ropes is a breathtaking visual achievement that delivers a powerful, timeless story -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1580935 The fearsome Mister Dark is dead, killed in a kamikaze attack by the only entity colder than himself: the North Wind, King of the Frozen Wastes, Ruler of the Cardinal Winds - and Bigby Wolfs deadbeat dad.--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1621608 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. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1538458 Flashpoint has changed the DC Universe, and nothing is as it was before. Now, Kal-El of Krypton never became Superman. He has spent his entire life locked up by the government as Subject 1. But if hes going to become the hero he was always meant to be, first he has to save the world... But Kal is not alone in trying to save this flawed world. Traci 13 uses her magic to travel the war-torn world and prevent further destruction. An unusual hero takes his holy mission to the Amazon army to save his native England... And Booster Gold, the only hero besides the Flash to remember the world as is was, will put his life on the line to try to save the world he knew-- by battling the creature that once nearly destroyed him! -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1277419 In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: the Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us. Its a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth, and a cool wardrobe. It comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and the nocturnal lifestyle, its no so bad. In this volume, the adventure continues with Talon and Sunshine as they face off against the Greek and Celtic gods, who are bent on making a major comeback -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1541078 Sprawling across an epic landscape of deserts, harems, and modern industrial clutter, Habibi tells the tale of Dodola and Zam, refugee child slaves bound to each other by chance, by circumstance, and by the love that grows between them. We follow them as their lives unfold together and apart; as they struggle to make a place for themselves in a world (not unlike our own) fueled by fear, lust, and greed; and as they discover the extraordinary depth-- and frailty-- of their connection. At once contemporary and timeless, Habibi gives us a love story of astounding resonance: a parable about our relationship to the natural world, the cultural divide between the first and third worlds, the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, and, most potently, the magic of storytelling--Dust jacket wrap. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1363055 Aloysius has joined the Anti-Sorcery Society to seek out and destroy rogue witches. His true nature as a sorcerer remains hidden, save for the young woman who loves him. but will her love protect the young warlock, or be his undoing? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1476705 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1347461 Presents in graphic novel format the complete text of the classic tale of twenty-first-century Earth, a devastated planet in which sophisticated androids, banned from the planet, fight back against their potential destroyers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1282315 At first glance, the Reverend Jesse Custer doesnt look like anyone special -- just another small-town minister slowly losing his flock and his faith. But hes about to come face-to-face with proof that God does indeed exist -- and that Hes one mean son of a bitch. In one explosive instant, Jesses life is changed forever -- and he aims to find out why. Together with his trigger-happy ex-lover Tulip and a hard-drinking Irish vampire called Cassidy. Reverend Custer begins a journey that will lead him from the heart of Texas to the bitter soul of New York City and beyond. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1162013 A newly discovered fruit takes Tony Chu, a federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats, to a remote island full of secrets and a shadowy killer with a particularly sinister appetite. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1162025 Hes the greatest superhero on the planet. She owns a bookstore. A really nice bookstore. And, somehow, theyre the perfect couple. Nothing left to do except get married and live happily ever after, right? You know it cant be that easy. The groomsmen all wear capes, the maid of honor is moving to Paris, and the perfect dress is nowhere to be found. Add to that a dash of super villainy and Amazonia, Marks ex-girlfriend, and youve got all the elements for a crisis of infinite proportions -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1142734 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147921 The Flock members are taken under the wing of an FBI agent and try to live normal lives by going to school, making friends--and continuing their relentless search for their parents. But the Erasers return, forcing the Flock to abandon their search and make their escape once again. Its also becoming more obvious to Max that her destiny is to save the world, and this is especially challenging to do when she is faced with her ultimate match: a newer and better version of herself, Maximum Ride II. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1346830 Across the DC universe-- the dead shall rise. They are driven by the darkness of death itself. They seek to blot out the light of life forever. And they use the resurrected bodies and minds of the dead to do it. They are the Black Lantern Corps. And the shadow of their Blackest Night has fallen on every corner of the DC Universe. In these chilling stories, the Black Lanterns have come for the hearts of an army of the DCUs most powerful heroes and villains. The souls of Superboy and Green Arrow-- Catowmans deadliest enemy and the Atoms closest allies-- the legacies of Starman and the Question-- the weirdest, wildest Western heroes-- the magic of the Phantom Stranger-- the power of Shazam! All will be used to fuel the fire of the Black Lanterns. And the lives of all they touch will be changed forever--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1346850 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1270372 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1142732 Long before the Bone cousins were ever lost in the uncharted forest of the Valley, Big Johnson Bone, the discoverer of the Rolling Bone River, founded Boneville. But little is known of the mighty explorers adventures before he started his famous trading post. So when Smiley sits down with a group of young scouts to retell the legendary stories of Bonevilles origins, what they hear are wild antics complete with Rat Creatures, Dragons, and a snarky little monkey!--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1133521 Eyes on the prize! Tadayasus odd ability to see germs with the naked eye has come in handy for lectures on exotic (and stinky) fermented foods and sake. However, hes going to need more than his natural gifts to survive the universitys spectacular Spring Festival...--P.[4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1203567 Fabletowns top agent must stop illegal trafficking in supernatural artifacts. But can Cindy foil the dark plot before Fabletown is exposed to the mundy world? -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1278483 [A] tale of a world in between time, where children have played so long its almost become work, machines have worked so long they have begun to play, and all the clocks have stopped at the same time. This is how this land has remained, until 314 dapper-looking gentlemen rain down from the sky and set off in different directions to start the world again. Now Ayden, the only boy to still ask questions; Zoe, the robot girl all other machines hold dear; and the Dapper Man known only as 41 must discover what happened that made time stop, understand what their true places are in this world, and learn what tomorrow really means. The sun is setting for the first time in memory, and once that happens, everything changes -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1147487 Following Black Masks destruction of Arkham Asylum, Dr. Jeremiah Arkham has rebuilt the Asylum following the design of his mad Uncle Amadeus. But will the new Arkham be a haven for the criminally insane -- or a house of torture? -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1264228 As a prelude to the highly anticipated 2009 GREEN LANTERN storyline The Blackest Night, this collection sets up the events that Geoff Johns has been leading to since he relaunched the Green Lantern franchise in 2006! Plagued by an age-old prophecy from a prison planet on the far side of the galaxy, Green Lantern Hal Jordan searches for answers about the fate of his Green Lantern Corps. But when a primal being named Atrocitus emerges from that hell planet, he leads a Red Lantern Corps against Jordan and his brethren in a campaign to spread rage across the cosmos. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=966525 Presents the origin stories of two of the Dark Knights foes: Scarecrow, who terrorizes Gotham by manipulating fear, and Two-Face, the one-time champion of Gotham City who, after he is disfigured by acid, becomes a homicidal maniac. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=959893 ...[C]hronicles the extraordinary adventures of an equally extraordinary woman of the early twentieth century in The Adventures of Blanche! Blanche begins her journey with a refined piano professor in New York, but soon finds herself entangled with a brazen portrait painter, subterranean societies, and shocking secrets behind the New York subway system. From there, shes off to Hollywood, where her stirring talents bring to light the labor movements struggles with the motion-picture studios. Then, in Paris, after a pleasant ocean voyage, Blanche arrives to find a canceled concert tour, a murder, and mysterious old memories -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1162021 When Superman discovers other survivors of Kryptons destruction and brings them to Earth, their new powers make them nuisances to humans, and the two species become enemies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1007590 Having recovered Angel, Max and the flock head to new York City to pursue a lead regarding their true identities. But where the flock goes, erasers are sure to follow! Even more troubling, though, is the voice thats begun whispering in Maxs head. Is it really her destiny to save the world?-- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1166623 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1114269 Tony Chu is a detective with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is Cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. It also means hes a hell of a detective, as long as he doesnt mind nibbling on the corpse of a murder victim to figure out whodunit, and why. Hes been brought on by the Special Crimes Division of the FDA, the most powerful law enforcement agency on the planet, to investigate their strangest, sickest, and most bizarre cases--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=960815 Red Tornado discovers the culprit behind his recent malfunctions-- and the ensuing confrontation leads to a massive battle between the JLA and one of their oldest adversaries. Meanwhile, Vixen and Animal Man struggle with their own super-abilities and challenge Anansi, a deadly being who warps the histories of every JLA member -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=955708 Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott-- a.k.a. Hush-- come to light with dangerous consequences in the present! Guest-starring Catwoman, this new hardcover ties directly into the Batman R.I.P. event and collects DETECTIVE COMICS #846-850. As Batman finds himself barely capable of handling the diabolical threat of the Black Glove, Hush attacks Bruce Wayne in his personal life by setting his sights on Bruces ex-lover: Catwoman! -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=999176 Whatever happened to the World of Tomorrow? , the long-awaited follow-up to Moms Cancer, tells the story of a boys relationship with his father. Spanning the period from the 1939 Worlds Fair to the last Apollo space mission in 1975, it depicts an optimistic and ambitious era fueled by industry, engines, electricity, rockets, middle-class pop culture, and the atom bomb...A lively trip through a half century of technological evolution, Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow? is also a perceptive look at the changing moods of our nation - and the enduring promise of the future. - from back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1005834 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=961172 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=938827 Matt Murdock encounters a shocking new face: Lady Bullseye! The shadows of the city grow thick with ninja blades. The Hand is back in New York, on the hunt for something as yet unknown-- but the enigmatic new Lady Bullseye is in league with them, and whatever theyre after cant be good news for Daredevil and his friends -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1111997 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1100814 Peter Kolinsky was among the worlds foremost experts on rare books, with a top position at a prestigious auction house, until black marketers took an interest in him. Since narrowly avoiding jail time, Peters lived a lonely life in a tiny apartment, with a menial job he hates. Things look like they might turn around when, looking for a late-night snack, Peter wanders into a caf and meets Angela. She shows him the Archives, where books currently being written are somehow on the shelves. Its a book-lovers dream until the black marketer who ruined Peters life returns with a grudge. On the run, will Peter find salvation in the Archives, or further ruin? -- from publishers web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=836445 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=825453 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=773498 A stylish, modern adaptation of Shakespeares dark comedy, with backgrounds drawn on location in Venice. The text is adapted for clarity, and transitions from simple, modern prose to original Shakespearean verse as the play progresses -- from authors web site. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1007600 Meet Wrighty. Hes just your average everyday teen psychopath who lives in the malls crawl space. Meet Molly. Shes the sweet, popular high schooler who just happens to work at the malls food court. When Wrighty falls for Molly, she finds that all the things making her life so hard are suddenly and violently going away! You see, Wrighty will kill to be with Molly-- literally! Ah, the awkwardness of teen romance-- -- p. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=885495 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=706324 This story imagines all of the characters of the various world mythologies living together in one universe--and sending their children to the same high school in Los Angeles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=719600 Presents four tales of terror in the spirit of the original EC Comics series, including Body of Work, where two nosy and somewhat murderous neighbors discover shocking inspiration for Jack Krolls outsider artwork. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583989 Fone and Smiley Bone encounter complications in the form of Rock Jaw, an enormous mountain lion, and baby animals orphaned by rat creature attacks as they journey through the wilderness with a lost rat creature cub they are returning to the mountains. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=719604 Presents four horror stories in graphic novel format, including a tale about a loser who would sacrifice anything to appear on--and win--the television show Popstar Idol. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=745735 Follows the adventures of Doctor Stephen Strange as he embarks on the most important paranormal investigation of his career--to solve an attempted murder on his own life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=678541 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=638367 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=682379 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=803332 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=657897 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=708228 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=640584 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=638303 Huntress goes after a religious cult with a deadly secret and a hidden operative that threatens innocent lives. Meanwhile, Oracle is battling a virus that Brainiac infected her with that is trying to turn her into a walking, talking machine. And, Lady Blackhawk joins the team. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=638366 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=653681 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=638300 Superman bounces from battle to battle, facing old enemies like Bizarro and new ones like cybernetic warriors called OMACs. He quickly becomes overwhelmed and even his relationship with Lois becomes strained. Meanwhile, Lex Luther plans to finally get his revenge. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=656321 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=639322 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=637620 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=702888 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=631495 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=638148 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=703250 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=656319 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=681492 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=656320 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=552785 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1282311 Jesse Custer heads for France to rescue Cassidy, the Irish vampire, from the clutches of religious fanatics. His search leads him into a no-holds-barred battle against the forces of the Grail. Also told here is the story of how Cassidy became a vampire in the first place. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=557221 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=538415 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=514565 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=622274 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=546468 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=564138 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=527714 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=656318 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=678536 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=471664 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=650617 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=554670 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=713737 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=508978 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1282316 The Reverend Jesse Custer is returning to the Alamo, a place of sacrifice, to end the quest that began in the burning remains of his church all those years ago - a quest to track down God and make Him answer for His actions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1280931 The Almighty has quit His Heaven, and the Reverend Jesse Custer - with the help of his girlfriend Tulip and his best friend, the Irish vampire Cassidy - aims to find out why. The Lord is hard to track, though, even for someone whose soul has been merged with a near-omnipotent supernatural entity called Genesis. To pick up the trail, Jesse needs to get inside his own head for a one-on-one talk with his guest - and for that, a fistful of peyote taken under the open Arizona sky seems just the ticket. Whats waiting for him in Monument Valley, however, is something much less spiritual: an entire U.S. Army tank regiment, commandeered by the newly elevated Allfather of the Grail, Herr Starr. Determined to harness the power of Genesis for himself, Starr is willing to use everything in the American military arsenal to force Jesse to his will - and neither side is going to walk away from this showdown without taking heavy casualties. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1282312 In the wake of the apocalyptic events in Preacher: War in the Sun, the Reverend Jesse Custers quest to find an absentee God takes an unexpected detour, one which leads down a backwater road to the godforsaken town of Salvation! Separated from gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and Irish vampire Cassidy, Custers looking to lose himself for a while, take stock of a life that has been torn apart. But theres no rest for the good or the wicked in Salvation, a small town with a lot of very big secrets, as Custer soon discovers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1282314 Collects the comic book specials Saint of Killers, The Story of You-Know-Who, and The Good Old Boys featuring small-town reverend Jesse Custer, who is possessed by a half-good, half-evil entity, journeys across America battling enemies and obstacles in search of answers from God. Jesse Custer has met a host of strange character -- and its no surprise to learn that they each have a story to tell. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1282313 After destroying the headquarters of the all-powerful Grail conspiracy and freeing his hard-drinking vampire pal Cassidy from its dungeons, the Reverend Jesse Custer is about to reunite with his straight-shooting girfriend Tulip OHare and resume his hunt for answers from an elusive God - provided that Tulip forgives him for leaving her behind during his little rescue mission. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1280930 Reverend Jesse Custer, an old Texas minister who is joined with a spiritual entity called Genesis and wields the Word of God, revisits terrors of his childhood on his way to find God. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=290688 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=33510 Heres the latest in Vertigos award-winning series. The Lord of Dreams has killed his own son and now must face the consequences as his fate becomes entwined with the Kindly Ones, primal powers who revenge blood debts. Full-color illustrations. Graphic novel format. Suggested for mature readers. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=26893 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=42437 The praise and popularity of Calvin and Hobbes continue to escalate as the hottest comic strip around reaches its fifth birthday. With keen insight, Bill Watterson depicts life through the eyes of a child, and the limits of our imaginations are challenged as we accompany Calvin and Hobbes while they stir up trouble, travel through time, transmogrify themselves--and just have fun in everything they do. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=334594 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=372681 All-new stories (featuring the whole Simpson family, as well as Itchy and Scratchy, Krusty the clown, Bartman, and Radioactive Man), combined with old favorites never-before collected, make this colorful treasury a must for every Simpsons devotee. Full-color illustrations throughout.