Cages (1990)

Cages is a ten-issue comic book limited series by Dave McKean. It was published between 1990 and 1996, and later collected as a single volume.

Cages is a story about artists, belief, creativity and cats, illustrated in a stripped-down pen and ink style.

Batgirl V1 (2000)

The first Batgirl monthly comic was published in 2000, with Cassandra Cain as the title character. Raised by assassin David Cain, Cassandra Cain was not taught spoken language, but instead was taught to “read” physical movement. Subsequently, Cain’s only form of communication was body language. The parts of the character’s brain normally used for speech were trained so Cain could read other people’s body language and predict, with uncanny accuracy, their next move. This also caused her brain to develop learning functions different from most, a form of dyslexia that hampers her abilities to read and write.

Despite Cain’s disability, author Andersen Gabrych describes the character’s unique form of language as the key factor in what makes Cain an excellent detective; the ability to walk into a room and “know” something is wrong based on body language. During the first arc of the Batgirl comic book series entitled “Silent Running”, Cassandra Cain encounters a psychic who “reprograms” her brain, enabling her to comprehend verbal language, while simultaneously losing the ability to predict movements. This issue is resolved during the second arc of the series, “A Knight Alone”, when Batgirl encounters the assassin Lady Shiva who agrees to teach her how to predict movement once again. Six years after its debut, DC Comics cancelled the Batgirl comic book series with issue #73 (2006), ending with Cain relinquishing her role as Batgirl.

Secret Invasion – X-Men (2008)

When the alien Skrull army attacks San Francisco, they do not expect the X-Men to realiate, but the Skrulls counter with a devious attack, and the X-Men must decide whether to save thousands or condone a genocide.

Venom: Separation Anxiety (1994)

Eddie Brock and the alien parasite are now held at very distant locations from one another. His five spawns created by the Life Foundation show up and bust Eddie out, because they want him to teach them how to control their symbiotes. They also take Daily Bugle reporter Ken Ellis (disguised as Eddie’s doctor) hostage. The Venom symbiote also breaks free and escapes. It travels from host to host trying to find Eddie and rebond with him. Meanwhile, Eddie and Ellis escape, and as the other five symbiotes try to find him, someone stabs and kills Agony. The others believe the murderer is Brock and Phage convinces the others to find and kill him.

Fringe (2008)

FBI Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant scientist Walter Bishop and his estranged son Peter investigate the world of “fringe science” (telepathy, time travel, etc.) following suspicions that the large scientific research company, Massive Dynamic, is experimenting on the general public.

Batman: The Cult (1988)

Batman: The Cult is a four-issue mini-series. It was published by DC Comics in their prestige format books and released in 1988. It was written by Jim Starlin, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson, colored by Bill Wray and edited by Denny O’Neil.

The story follows the machinations of Deacon Blackfire and his band of homeless followers who have kidnapped Batman before the events of this story. Following a lengthy period of captivity Batman slowly succumbs to brainwashing. Batman is eventually freed from the cult but takes a long time to recover from his treatment at their hands. The story also delves into other territory. Gotham City politicians are assassinated by Blackfire’s party of followers. An attempt on Commissioner Gordon‘s life is tried by Blackfire’s group, leaving the commissioner in a hospital. Beyond Gotham authorities to protect the city, the national guard is called in, then the military and martial law is declared on Gotham. The series also features the second RobinJason Todd.

Star Wars – The Force Awakens (2016)

The biggest movie of the year jumps from the big screen to the comic book page! It’s been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire…but now, on the remote planet of Jakku…there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey…a deserting stormtrooper named Finn…an ace pilot name Poe…and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren…Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. Written by Chuck Wendig (STAR WARS: AFTERMATH) and drawn by Luke Ross (HERCULES), take us on our first steps back into the Saga of a lifetime!

Magic the Gathering – Ice Age (1995)

“The Twilight Kingdom” – Set in the world of Dominia, this series of adventures is set during a time in history when glaciers and snow covered most of the world. Closely tied to the release of the Ice Age expansion deck for The Gathering, published by Wizards of the Coast early in 1995. Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Rafael Kayanan and Rodney Ramos. Painted cover by Charles Vess.

THE Green Lantern V1 (2019)

The Green Lantern (Volume 1) is an ongoing series, published by DC Comics. It began publication in 2019. It stars Green Lantern. It replaced both Green Lanterns (Volume 1) and Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps (Volume 1) in DC’s publication schedule.

While Hal Jordan is the central character, the series’ title doesn’t necessarily refer to him but to the Green Lantern Corps central power battery. Writer Grant Morrison explains that the title is influenced by the 1950s British police procedurial television series The Blue Lamp.

Batman – The Audio Adventures (2021)

The Stories Behind The Stories Behind The Hit HBO Max Scripted Original Podcast With This Sensational Prequel One-Shot, Written By The Very Creators And Talent Who Lent Their Voices To The Show. And Unless You’ve Been Living In A Cave, You Know That After Years Of Rumors We Find Out Not Only Is The Batman Real, Not Only Is He One Of The Good Guys, Turns Out, He’s Gonna Be A Cop!

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