Batman: Prodigal


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Barely recovered from his injuries at the hands of the villain Bane, Bruce Wayne approaches longtime ward Dick Grayson to take on the mantle of Batman. The KNIGHTFALL saga continues with BATMAN: PRODIGAL, collecting this long-out-of-print classic Batman tale. After the game-changing events of Knightfall, Bruce Wayne asks Dick Grayson, now the hero known as Nightwing, to take his place while he recovers and reexamines his quest for justice. As Batman, Dick will learn the responsibility and pressure that his former mentor Bruce Wayne bore as the Dark Knight. But when the maniacal Two-Face returns, the new Batman must overcome his childhood demons to defeat the first villain he ever faced! Part of a massive 25th anniversary recut of the entire Batman: Knightfall saga, this graphic novel Collects Batman #512-514, Batman: Shadow of The Bat #32-34, Robin #0, 11-13 and Detective Comics #679-681. Collect the complete Knightfall Saga, now re-cut in its entirety for the first time ever! Batman: Prelude to Knightfall Batman: Knightfall Vol. 1 Batman: Knightfall Vol. 2 Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 1 Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 2 Batman: Knightquest: The Search Batman: Knightsend Batman: Prodigal Batman: Troika




Batman


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Originally published in single magazine form in Detective Comics and Batman.




Batman (1940-) #500


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Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!




Revenge


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An all-new graphic novel inspired by ABC's popular television series "Revenge," cowritten by series writer Ted Sullivan! Emily Thorne is a wealthy and good-natured philanthropist who recently befriended the powerful Grayson family. But Emily's real name is Amanda Clarke. Twenty years ago, the Graysons' elite social circle framed Amanda's father for a horrific crime...and Amanda plans to destroy the lives of those who stole her childhood and betrayed her father. Now, experience Amanda's first mission of revenge! After training in Japan, the untested heroine finds herself infiltrating high society in Geneva. There, she uncovers secrets about her past...but her future will be short-lived unless Amanda can defeat a surprising enemy with ties to the people who destroyed her life! Prepare for a thrilling ride into the previously unexplored past of television's most dynamic - and dangerous - girl next door!




Batman (1940-2011) #1


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The first comic dedicated exclusively to The Dark Knight! This 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against classic menaces including Professor Hugo Strange. Plus, the first appearances of The Joker and Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat")! Also includes a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin.




Hush


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When all of Batman's enemies begin acting out of character, the hero sets out to uncover the mastermind behind the strange phenomena.




The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex


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“A hysterical look at the different aspects of sex for straights, gays, and even animals . . . The book offers amusing factoids sprinkled throughout.” —SeattlePI Welcome to a Sexy World of Sexy Sex. Sex is the most powerful and important thing in the universe, and if you aren’t instantly good at it you probably never will be and everyone will laugh at you. This is something you should know before even attempting sex. Fortunately, you hold in your hands the ultimate guide to getting your rocks off, rigorously field tested by the authors. Every sexual technique they have tried. Every erogenous zone they have erogenated. Every STD they have suffered from—sometimes for way too long—just to see what would happen. But beware—this sexy knowledge comes with a terrible price: After you have read this book, there is no going back. Once absorbed, the wisdom contained in The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex cannot be unlearnt. You may easily spend the rest of your life orgasming your brains out, and neglecting your friendships, your career, and every other aspect of your life that doesn’t involve constant genital stimulation. To call you a mindless sex zombie would be putting it gently. But you will be completely satisfied . . . as will your legions of sexual partners. WELL, ARE YOU IN? “This book offers you a rare, essential glimpse into the Schaal/Blomquist method of ADVANCED DOING-IT, and finally a chance at 40 percent sexiness.” —John Hodgman, New York Times bestselling author of Medallion Status “Hilarious and now I finally know where sex books come from.” —Jon Stewart, host of The Problem with Jon Stewart




Defending Air Bases in an Age of Insurgency


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This anthology discusses the converging operational issues of air base defense and counterinsurgency. It explores the diverse challenges associated with defending air assets and joint personnel in a counterinsurgency environment. The authors are primarily Air Force officers from security forces, intelligence, and the office of special investigations, but works are included from a US Air Force pilot and a Canadian air force officer. The authors examine lessons from Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflicts as they relate to securing air bases and sustaining air operations in a high-threat counterinsurgency environment. The essays review the capabilities, doctrine, tactics, and training needed in base defense operations and recommend ways in which to build a strong, synchronized ground defense partnership with joint and combined forces. The authors offer recommendations on the development of combat leaders with the depth of knowledge, tactical and operational skill sets, and counterinsurgency mind set necessary to be effective in the modern asymmetric battlefield.




Batman


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The story of how Batman's career started, told in graphic novel form.




Climatological Data


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