Recommendations based on "Best of 2000 AD Volume 5: The Essential Gateway to the Galaxy's Greatest Comic"

'The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.' With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland ' an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert, Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance), and scripted by New York Times Bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth into Roland's origins ' the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world; while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! Collecting DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1-7. All characters featured in this issue and the distinctive names and likenesses thereof, and all related indicia are trademarks of Stephen King.

As Asgardia's one-man secret service, Loki is ready to lie, cheat and steal his way through the most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him - starting with a heart-stopping heist at Avengers Tower! Loki takes on Lorelei in Monte Carlo's casinos, heads to the ancient past on a quest for a magical sword and puts together a crew to crack the deepest dungeons of Asgardia itself! Plus: Axis pits him against the brutish Thor, god of evil! But who is King Loki? What vile scheme has he been brewing all this time? And what does this shadowy king's very existence mean for our Loki? Collecting LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD (2014) 1-17, ORIGINAL SIN (2014) 5.1-5.5, material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE (2014) 1.

Berserk Deluxe Edition Series 3 Books Collection SetBerserk Deluxe Volume 1Have you got the Guts? Kentaro Miura's Berserk has outraged, horrified, and delighted manga and anime fanatics since 1989, creating an international legion of hardcore devotees and inspiring a plethora of TV series, feature films, and video games. And now the badass champion of adult fantasy manga is presented in an oversized 7" x 10" deluxe hardcover edition, nearly 700 pages amassing the first three Berserk volumes, with following volumes to come to serve up the entire series in handsome bookshelf collections. No Guts, no glory!Berserk Deluxe Volume 2Reigning king of adult fantasy manga now in deluxe 7x10 hardcover editions! Born in tragedy, raised in abuse and neglect, young Guts is hardened into a warrior of fearsome prowess and fearless will, drawing the attention of the charismatic Griffith, commander of the elite mercenary legion, the Band of the Hawk. This crossroad will take Guts to fame and glory... and to damnation! Collects Berserk volumes 4, 5, and 6. Kentaro Miura's Berserk has cast its enormous shadow for three decades, creating an international legion of acolytes and inspiring a parade of TV series, feature films, and video games. And now celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, the entire Berserk series is being released in handsome oversized bookshelf format, each collecting three volumes of the original manga.Berserk Deluxe Volume 3Acclaimed adult fantasy manga now in 7x10 deluxe hardcover editions! The hundred-year war between the kingdoms of Midland and Tudor nears an end as the legendary Band of the Hawk mercenaries, led by the charismatic Griffith and his fearless berserker champion Guts, turn the tide in Midland's favour. But impending victory ignites a secret war within Midland, as those seeking courtly favor see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle.

Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #698-700, and SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN (2013) #1-31 and ANNUAL #1-2.When a dying Doctor Octopus swaps his mind into Peter Parker's body, he sentences his accursed enemy to oblivion - and sets out to prove that he is the smarter, stronger...Superior Spider-Man! Upgrading Spidey's costume and arsenal, Otto Octavius works wonders for "Peter's" scientific career - but his much more violent approach to crimefighting doesn't sit well with the Avengers! The ruthless new Spider-Man battles - and brutalizes - his way through Peter's rogues' gallery. But will Otto's fiercest fight be against the resurgent Green Goblin - or whatever is left inside his mind of the one, true Peter Parker? The modern-classic Spider-Man saga that shocked the world is collected in a truly Superior Omnibus!

Lord Vader... rise! Picking up directly where Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith ends, follow Vader as he ascends to power as a Dark Lord of the Sith! Having lost everything dear to him and now more machine than man, Vader takes his first steps into a darker world - beginning by eradicating the galaxy's remaining Jedi! But librarian Jocasta Nu is making a desperate effort to preserve the religion's legacy - and the stirrings of a rebellion have begun in the Mon Cala system! To ensure the Emperor's grip on the galaxy is absolute, Vader must deal swiftly and brutally with any uprisings... but he has a goal of his own. And as darkness rises above Mustafar, scene of Vader's greatest defeat, will the man once called Anakin Skywalker realize his true destiny? Collecting: Darth Vader (2017) 1-25, Darth Vader Annual (2015) 2

You will know fear! After a dangerous brush with death, Matt Murdock must piece together his shattered life. Years of trauma have taken their toll, and becoming the guardian of Hell's Kitchen again won't be easy. Mistakes will be made - and one might prove to be the end of Daredevil! With a criminal dead, Matt must go on the run in a desperate bid to clear his name. But even he can't outrun judgment forever. And with Daredevil absent from Hell's Kitchen, the real devils come out to play... Matt Murdock will emerge from his ordeals a changed man-but will it be for better, or worse? And when he faces up to his choices, can he truly live a life without the suit? Chip Zdarsky unveils the next chapter in the ever-surprising saga of Daredevil! Colelecting: Daredevil (2019) 1-10

Welcome back, Frank! The Punisher returns, more brutal than ever, courtesy of writer Garth Ennis - and his perfect artistic partner, Steve Dillon! The critically acclaimed creators that brought you Preacher restore one of Marvel's most popular characters to ultraviolent glory - as a one-man army locked, loaded and ready to take out anyone in his way. And Frank starts with Ma Gnucci and her entire crime family! Spacker Dave, Joan the Mouse and Mr. Bumpo all await in one of the most celebrated Punisher stories ever told! And Frank's war on crime continues as he targets disgraced General Kreigkopf, and has a very unique team-up with Spider-Man! Plus, in Ennis' very first Punisher story, watch as Frank Castle unleashes his fury on the entire Marvel Universe!COLLECTING: PUNISHER (2000) 1-12, PUNISHER (2001) 1-5, PUNISHER KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE

Births, deaths and marriages, they're all here in Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn's hilarious take on the Merc With a Mouth. But mainly deaths - and, in the case of a zombified horde of U.S. presidents, undeaths! Meet the daughter Wade Wilson never knew he had, the voice in his head he never wanted, and the monstrous Mrs. he should never cross - the succubus queen Shiklah! Enjoy Deadpool's newfound bromance with Wolverine and Captain America before it ends in tragedy, and head deep inside the darkest recesses of his mind to learn his Original Sin. With uproarious fl ashback tales revealing Wade's hidden history across the Marvel Universe, Posehn and Duggan work their magic on Deadpool's past and present - but will they leave him any future?COLLECTING: DEADPOOL (2012) 1-45, DEADPOOL: DRACULA'S GAUNTLET 1-7, DEATH OF WOLVERINE: DEADPOOL & CAPTAIN AMERICA 1

The hits just keep on coming as Duggan and Posehn's Deadpool run continues! Ding-dong, the bells are gonna chime, because Wade's getting married - and everyone's invited! But the honeymoon won't last long when the events of Original Sin cast a cloud over Deadpool's life. Agent Preston follows a trail of revelations from Deadpool's past that leads her to a huge surprise - he has a daughter! Meanwhile, Wade is up to his neck fi ghting off Dracula's forces alongside a time-displaced Dazzler...which leaves you free to fl ash back to the grim and gritty 1990s to discover Deadpool's darkest secret! Plus: It's trick (arrows) and treats galore when Hawkeye and Deadpool hang out on Halloween! Can they solve a mystery before they kill each other? COLLECTING: DEADPOOL (2012) 27-34, HAWKEYE VS. DEADPOOL 0-4

This oversized deluxe hardback collects several short stories and novellas from the most award-winning team in the history of comics in a fantastically designed book full of extras--illustrations, selected articles, interviews, behind-the-scenes looks, painted covers...and much, much more! "Savage sword of Criminal": It's 1976, and Teeg Lawless is doing 30 days in county jail with a price on his head, his only safe company from the savagery a beat-up old comic magazine his dead cellmate left behind. "Deadly Hands of Criminal": Teeg and Tracy Lawless co-star in this one-shot, a twisted 70s noir about a father and son on the run. "My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies": A seductive coming-of-age story, a pop and drug culture-fueled tale of a young girl seeking darkness--and what she finds there. "Bad Weekend": Stuck at an out-of-town convention, waiting to receive a lifetime achievement award, Hal's weekend takes us on a dark ride through the secret history of a medium that's always been haunted by crooks, swindlers, and desperate dreamers.