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Ric Estrada

    DC Finest: Super Friends
    Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter: Coming of the Dragon!
    Oliver Twist
    • DC Finest: Super Friends

      The Fury of the Super Foes

      Join the Super Friends as they battle iconic villains and save the world in this action-packed DC Finest collection! Gather your favorite heroes--Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and more--for thrilling adventures in Super Friends: The Fury of the Super Foes. From battling the Penguin and Poison Ivy to facing off against alien scientists and time-traveling foes, these stories capture the magic of superhero team-ups. This DC Finest volume also includes the first comic book appearances of the Wonder Twins and Gleek, as well as exciting battles against villains like Grax, the Menagerie Man, and Dr. Destiny. This collection is a nostalgic celebration of DC's most beloved team. DC Finest continues, a major publishing initiative presenting comprehensive collections of the most in-demand and celebrated periods in DC Comics history, spanning genres, characters, and eras! This volume collects stories from Limited Collectors' Edition #41, Limited Collectors' Edition #46, and Super Friends #1-26.

      DC Finest: Super Friends2025
    • Set against the backdrop of the 1970s kung-fu phenomenon, the narrative follows American martial artist Richard Dragon as he embarks on globe-trotting adventures. His journey is driven by a quest for justice, showcasing his skills and encounters with various cultures and challenges along the way.

      Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter: Coming of the Dragon!2021
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    • A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly, the story follows Oliver Twist, an orphan who faces evil and adversity from birth, shocking readers upon its publication. After escaping the workhouse and the pompous Mr. Bumble, Oliver is drawn into a den of thieves filled with vivid characters like the Artful Dodger, the brutal burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and the prostitute Nancy, all under the watchful eye of master-thief Fagin. Blending Gothic Romance, Newgate Novel elements, and popular melodrama, Dickens crafted a new kind of fiction that critiques a cruel society, imbued with a sense of threat and mystery. The narrative explores themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle for identity, highlighting the harsh realities of life for the underprivileged in Victorian England. Through Oliver's journey, Dickens sheds light on social injustices, making "Oliver Twist" a timeless exploration of humanity and morality.

      Oliver Twist1989
      4,1