What are the good cheap reads right now? We may be able to go outside again, but there’s always time to read. In this ongoing series, Superhero Hype takes a look at some of the better deals Amazon.com has running as of publication time. Please note that all deals are subject to change or sell out at any time based on supply and demand. But as of now, these are the best deals for Nov 1.
Star Trek: The Q Conflict Paperback – Illustrated, October 29, 2019
19.99
When Qs fight, it’s going to take every great Captain working together to protect the universe. Kirk, Picard, Sisko, and Janeway must join forces to keep these godlike beings from tearing everything apart. It’s the ultimate crossover that couldn’t be done in live-action…but can on the page.
Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls (The New 52) (Batman (DC Comics Paperback)) Paperback
$14.99
Perhaps the New 52’s most crucial addition to the Batman mythos. Bruce Wayne must uncover a conspiracy at the highest levels of elite Gotham society. One that goes back to the very founding of the city, and implicates even his own parents. Who really runs Gotham?
Star Trek: Picard: Countdown (Star Trek: Picard) Paperback – Illustrated, August 18, 2020
$13.79
What happened to Captain Picard before the end of Romulus and the disappearance of Ambassador Spock? Discover the truth about the accidents that led to his retirement, and built to the events depicted in Star Trek: Picard.
Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons (Dungeon & Dragons Book)
$29.97
Learn everything you need to know about the dragons of the First World. Whether one reads as a Dungeon Master looking to establish the stakes, or simply a fantasy fan hungry for more knowledge of the Dungeons and Dragons world’s history, Archmage Fizban the Fabulous has you covered.
Kingdom Come Paperback
$17.25
DC’s heavy hitting heroes mostly come out of retirement in this groundbreaking Elseworlds future tale by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. Can the original Justice League inspire a society terrified by the next generation of heroes?
The Umbrella Academy: Dallas Paperback
$13.44
Read the inspiration for season 2 of Netflix’s series, with The Umbrella Academy nearly causing an apocalypse and encountering a plot to kill JFK.
The Thanos Imperative Paperback
$19.99
A cosmic fissure opens a portal to the evil Cancerverse, ruled by a twisted, alternate Captain Marvel. None of the galaxy’s usual guardians will be enough to stop the threat, but what if it takes a villain? It’s time to unleash Thanos.
Simpsons Comics Madness (Simpsons Comic Compilations)
$14.49
Bart travels to the future. Lisa and Martin become head teachers. Krusty Burger gets a strange new spokesperson. And deep secrets lie beneath the Kwik-E-Mart, all in this compilation of comics featuring Springfield’s first family.
Air Vol. 1: Letters from Lost Countries
$9.99
The first issues of G. Willow Wilson’s acclaimed Vertigo series about a flight attendant in pursuit of terrorists, who discovers a country that doesn’t exist. International politics, romance, history and sci-fi all collide for a tale described as being reminiscent of Lost. Different dimensions and realities collide, with Amelia Earhart and Quetzelcoatl making supporting appearances.
Wheel of Time Premium Boxed Set I: Books 1-3 (The Eye of the World, The Great Hunt, The Dragon Reborn) Mass Market Paperback
$21.34
Before The Wheel of Time Amazon series takes off, immerse yourself in the acclaimed fantasy saga of cyclical generations and a massive world full of many characters. Who will find the latest incarnation of the Dragon? How will they fare against the Dark One? How many different adventures and splitting up of different groups will occur along the way? The wheel turns, but it doesn’t always twist the way one expects.