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Watchmen
1.  Watchmen by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "As brilliant and ground-breaking as everyone says. Avoid the movie, this book is essential."
£11.69   Used & New from: £3.57
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

Batman: Long Halloween
2.  Batman: Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb
The list author says:
  "One of the greatest Batman stories ever, bringing him back to his 'dark detective' roots. The gangster-noir story is intriguing, the art is to die for."
Used & New from: £6.10
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

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Crisis on Infinite Earths
3.  Crisis on Infinite Earths by DC Comics
The list author says:
  "A vast crossover epic, featuring pretty much every hero of the DCU, and the awesome Anti-Monitor villain. Puts the fun back into comics. Set the standard for cross-over events."
Used & New from: £15.85
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Saga of the Swamp Thing: Bk. 1 New Edition
4.  Saga of the Swamp Thing: Bk. 1 New Edition by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Get all the trades, if you can. Quite simply one of the greatest comic series ever. Intelligent, profound, suspenseful. Giving horror the respect it deserves."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Identity Crisis
5.  Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer
The list author says:
  "A gripping and violent murder mystery, featuring the heroes of the JLA/JSA, which confronts some grave issues for the hero community."
Used & New from: £4.13
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Dangerous Habits (Hellblazer)
6.  Dangerous Habits (Hellblazer) by Garth Ennis
The list author says:
  "We first met him in Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, here the cocky occultist faces cancer and pulls one over on Old Nick. Delivered with aplomb by the masterful Ennis."
Used & New from: £14.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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David Boring
7.  David Boring by Daniel Clowes
The list author says:
  "Clowes' best, a work of comic genius, with existential themes."
£7.56   Used & New from: £2.70
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Complete D.R. and Quinch (2000 Ad)
8.  The Complete D.R. and Quinch (2000 Ad) by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Packed with irreverent humour and trigger-happy violence. in the same vein as Tank Girl, which by the way is fantastic fun as well. "Mind the oranges, Marlon!""
£7.09
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, the Vol 01
9.  League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, the Vol 01 by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Yet another Moore must-have. All your favourite literary characters working together in one narrative. This sparkles with inventiveness and humour."
Used & New from: £4.20
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Batman: Dark Knight Returns
10.  Batman: Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "Possibly Miller's best work. Redefined the dark knight and responsible for so much change in the way comics were written. The art is excellent too."
£9.09   Used & New from: £5.56
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition
11.  Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "The perfect intro to the dark knight. This is how batman stories should be done. Along with Long Halloween this provided massive inspiration for the recent movies. Mazzuhccelli's grimy art is perfect"
£8.39   Used & New from: £4.43
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Promethea: Book 1
12.  Promethea: Book 1 by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "I love Moore, in case you haven't noticed. This is a deep, spellbinding adventure, and the art is first class. Check out JHW III's current artwork on DC's Batwoman."
Used & New from: £5.92
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Preacher: Book One
13.  Preacher: Book One by Garth Ennis
The list author says:
  "Hilarious and blood-thirsty in equal measures, reminds you how much fun comics can be. the whole series is unmissable. the comic equivilent of a Tarantino movie."
£19.49   Used & New from: £16.03
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Daredevil: Born Again TPB (Daredevil; The Devil Inside and Out)
14.  Daredevil: Born Again TPB (Daredevil; The Devil Inside and Out) by David Mazzucchelli
The list author says:
  "One of the first Marvel books I read. Miller really brings this character alive, and proivdes a tragic undercurrent that let's us invest emotionally in Matt Murddock."
£9.74   Used & New from: £6.89
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Essential Silver Surfer Volume 1 TPB: v. 1
15.  Essential Silver Surfer Volume 1 TPB: v. 1 by Jack Kirby
The list author says:
  "Marvel's noble hero, a tragic protagonist, estranged from those he serves, cut off from his true love. These tales are consistently exhilerating."
Used & New from: £6.60
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Fables: Legends in Exile (Vertigo)
16.  Fables: Legends in Exile (Vertigo) by Bill Willingham
The list author says:
  "I was very impressed by this series. The concept is great, and the characters well thought out. I did feel a little cheated by the climax of this trade, though. Still definitely worth checking out."
Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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The Complete Ballad of Halo Jones (2000 AD Presents)
17.  The Complete Ballad of Halo Jones (2000 AD Presents) by Alan Moore
The list author says:
  "Moore's early work, but no less essential. This is an excellent space adventure, featuring one of the most likeable of Moore's characteristically strong female protagonists; and some intersting themes"
Used & New from: £4.65
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Catwoman: The Dark End of the Street
18.  Catwoman: The Dark End of the Street by Ed Brubaker
The list author says:
  "All of the Brubaker Catwoman trades are excellent. This is how catwoman should be done. The stories are noirish and intriguing, while catwoman, morally-conflicted and realistic,nevertheless kicks butt"
Used & New from: £3.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Ronin
19.  Ronin by Frank Miller
The list author says:
  "An early Miller story, this compelling drama masterfully combines techno-dytopic science fiction with good old fashioned samurai action. The art, as ever, is phenominal. one of my fav Miller stories."
Used & New from: £6.13
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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The Complete MAUS
20.  The Complete MAUS by Art Spiegelman
The list author says:
  "A contemporary classic of immeasurable significance, this is touching, poigniant and very funny when it wants to be. its also a very honest work, with a narrative which deconstructs itself as you read"
£8.39   Used & New from: £6.96
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Mighty, Volume 1
21.  The Mighty, Volume 1 by Peter J. Tomasi
The list author says:
  "It's not out yet, but I've been enjoying the comics. Its ashame its gone relatively unnoticed as this is one of DC's best books. not in the DCU, the reading experience is very 'pure', the art a joy"
Used & New from: £7.96

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Tank Girl 1 (Remastered edition)
22.  Tank Girl 1 (Remastered edition) by Alan Martin
The list author says:
  "mentioned above, this punky spunky comic from the 90s is so much fun to read, the energy leaps of the page and smacks you in the face."
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Mike Mignola's B.P.R.D. Collection: Hollow Earth and Other Stories
23.  Mike Mignola's B.P.R.D. Collection: Hollow Earth and Other Stories by Mike Mignola
The list author says:
  "I prefer B.P.R.D. to hellboy, i have to say. the stories are topnotch, the art always wonderfully quirky. These haunting books bring creepy back to comics."
Used & New from: £1.75
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
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Batman: Year One - Deluxe Edition: Year One (Paperback) 2 11 Nov 2011
Suggestions! 1 18 Jun 2011
new graphic novels to read,any recommendations 0 18 May 2011
Who said "comic books" are for kids? 7 1 Mar 2011
Hardcover vs. paperback 2 6 Jan 2011
Watchmen- What next? 8 9 Dec 2010
who watchs the watchmen ? 1 1 Dec 2010
Books for boys 1 28 Mar 2010
Arrive by Christmas? 1 16 Jan 2010
first graphic novel for 14 YO 6 2 Jun 2009
Worth reading? 2 8 Sep 2008
Reprint? 0 14 May 2008
 
   

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