Recommendations based on "All Star Western Vol. 4: Gold Standard (the New 52)."

Grant Morrison continues his habit of teaming up with A-list, critically acclaimed artists by joining Cameron Stewart (SEVENSOLDIERS: MANHATTAN GUARDIAN) and Andy Clarke (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE) for the next exciting chapter of the adventures of the new Dynamic Duo!The new Batman and Robin uncover clues involving the mysterious death of Bruce Wayne before facing off against each other in a heated battle instigated by Robin's mother that both heroes will regret - if they live through it! Featuring a 3-issues storyline that ties into the best-selling BLACKEST NIGHT event titled "Blackest Knight," this new collection is a must-have for both new readers and longtime fans of Grant Morrison's Batman epic as the superstar writer unveils more of his genre-defying masterplan!

Collects Hawkeye (2012) 17, 12-13, 15, 19, 21-22. Reeling from recent events, even Hawkeye wants to know his new status quo. Who's with him? Who's against him? Who's trying to kill him, and why? And just when Clint's rock bottom couldn't arrive fast enough, his brother shows up. After a lifetime of bad decisions, Clint and Barney Barton have to realize that they are brothers - and, ultimately, they're the only ones who can save one another. If they don't kill each other first. Now, the brothers Barton double down as the Clown and the Tracksuit Draculas lay siege to their building. Can Hawkguy keep everyone safe? Deafened and bloodied, will the Bartons make easy pickings for the Tracksuits? Ever seen Rio Bravo? It's the final chapter of Matt Fraction and David Aja's critically acclaimed reinvention of the arrowed Avenger!

Outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem attacks the injustices of his surreal 21st Century through black humor as an investigative reporter for the newspaper The Word in this critically-acclaimed graphic novel series written by comics' superstar Warren Ellis, the co-creator of PLANETARY and THE AUTHORITY.In this volume, Jerusalem targets three of society's most worshipped and warped pillars: politics, religion, and television. When Spider tries to shed light on the atrocities of these institutions, he finds himself fleeing a group of hitmen/kidnappers in possession of his ex-wife's frozen head, a distorted creature alleging to be his son, and a vicious talking police dog.

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.

An amazing collection of post World War II era tales, ALL STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 9 reprints the classic adventures of the Justice Society of America as they were originally published in the late 1940s. America's original team of super-heroes, the JSA was a diverse group of characters that defended the United States against Nazi plots, alien invasions, and super-villain attacks. In this hardcover edition, Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, Black Canary, Wildcat, and the Atom face off against the nefarious threats of the Crimson Claws, Professor Zodiac, and the Injustice Society.

Comics hottest writer Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO CORPS WAR, THE FLASH, ACTION COMICS, JSA) and superstar artist Ivan Reis raise the dead in this hardcover collection of the most anticipated comics event of the year! Throughout the decades, death has plagued the DC Universe and taken the lives of heroes and villains alike. But to what end? As the War between the different colored Lantern Corps rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends and it's up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to lead DC's greatest champions in a battle to save the Universe from an army of undead Black Lanterns made up of fallen Green Lanterns and DC's deceased heroes and villains. This collection of the best-selling epic is the culmination of the events that Geoff Johns has been leading to since he relaunched the Green Lantern franchise in 2006! Collects BLACKEST NIGHT #0-8 

"Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules, regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. With the Bat away, these sirens will play, and no one--not Hush, the Riddler or the Joker--knows what to expect from the bad girls of Gotham City. Only, sometimes, friends can be more trouble than they're worth. Especially when they're unaccustomed to things like loyalty...or sanity"--P. [4] of jacket.

Savage alien planet. Oppressed barbarian tribes. Corrupt emperor. Deadly woman warrior. Gladiators and slaves. Battle axes and hand blasters. Monsters and heroes... and the Incredible Hulk! Let the smashing commence! This deluxe hardcover collects the entire Planet Hulk saga, plus extras! Collects Incredible Hulk #92-105, Giant Size Hulk #1 and the "Mastermind Excello" story from Amazing Fantasy #15

Peter Milligan and Michael Allred reboot X-Force into the reality stars X-Statix in their bright and bold 21st-century deconstruction of the X-books! Sex. Money. Power. Fame. That's what drives these mutant heroes! But what really happens when an X-team becomes huge media stars? Find out in this wild examination of celebrity culture -with a far higher body count than any reality TV show! Fall in love with the Orphan, the Anarchist, Dead Girl, Phat, Vivisector, U-Go Girl, the incomparable Doop and more -but don't get too attached, as there's no guarantee that any of them will make it out of each battle alive! And when the team relaunches their brand as the X-Statix, will it propel them to even greater fame? Or will the interactive O-Force become the hot new thing?COLLECTING: X-FORCE (1991) 116-129, BROTHERHOOD (2001) 9, X-STATIX (2002) 1-5

When the Skrulls' Secret Invasion hits Earth, Richard Rider must fight to protect his family - but what will happen when the Skrulls infi ltrate Project PEGASUS? Prepare for a fan-favorite return! Then, as a War of Kings rages in space, the Nova Corps returns! But, stripped of his powers, Rich must somehow stop the plans of...the Worldmind? To do that, he needs power - and it comes from a source that may change his very identity. In the aftermath of the war, the universe is badly damaged - and Nova must hunt down the galaxy's most wanted man: his old friend Darkhawk! But when he ventures into the mysterious rip in space known as the Fault, Nova will fi nd unexpected allies, a lost love...and his most dangerous foe! COLLECTING: NOVA (2007) 16-36, MATERIAL FROM I AM AN AVENGER 3