Tom King
Tom King is an American author and comic book writer known for his work on titles such as Batman, Mister Miracle, and The Vision. He has received critical acclaim for his storytelling and has won several awards, including Eisner Awards for his contributions to the comic book industry.
Books
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1. Supergirl
Woman of Tomorrow
In a gripping tale of resilience and self-discovery, the story follows a young heroine as she embarks on a cosmic journey to avenge a personal loss. Leaving behind the familiar confines of her home, she traverses the vastness of space, encountering a diverse array of characters and challenges that test her strength and resolve. As she grapples with the complexities of justice and vengeance, she learns profound lessons about her own identity and the true nature of heroism. This narrative weaves together themes of empowerment, growth, and the enduring quest for purpose amidst the stars.
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2. The Vision #1
Little Worse Than A Man
In "The Vision #1," the story follows the synthezoid superhero Vision as he attempts to lead a normal suburban life by creating a family of his own. He constructs a wife, Virginia, and twin children, Viv and Vin, and moves them into a house in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Despite their efforts to blend in, the family struggles with their artificial nature and the complexities of human emotions, leading to tension and unforeseen consequences. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of humanity, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of what it means to be human.
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3. The Sheriff Of Babylon, Volume 1
Bang. Bang. Bang.
Set against the tumultuous backdrop of post-invasion Baghdad, this gripping graphic novel follows Christopher Henry, a former cop turned military contractor, as he navigates the chaos of a city struggling to find its footing. Tasked with training a new Iraqi police force, Christopher becomes embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal vendettas when a trainee is found dead. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he forms uneasy alliances with Nassir, a seasoned Iraqi detective, and Sofia, a savvy American expat with her own hidden motives. Together, they confront the harsh realities of war, corruption, and the quest for justice in a land where trust is a rare commodity.
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4. Mister Miracle
In a gripping exploration of identity and escape, the story follows Scott Free, a master escape artist, as he grapples with the psychological and existential challenges of his dual life as a superhero and a mortal. Amidst the backdrop of an intergalactic war, Scott confronts his past traumas and the haunting legacy of his upbringing on the war-torn planet of Apokolips. As he navigates the complexities of his relationships and the weight of his responsibilities, Scott's journey becomes a poignant meditation on the nature of freedom, reality, and the human condition, blending elements of cosmic adventure with deeply personal introspection.
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5. The Vision, Vol. 1
Little Worse Than A Man
In this gripping narrative, a synthezoid named Vision, who once fought alongside the Avengers, seeks to carve out a semblance of normalcy by creating a family of his own. Settling in the suburbs, Vision, along with his wife Virginia and their twin children Viv and Vin, attempts to blend into human society. However, their quest for an ordinary life is marred by unforeseen challenges and dark secrets that threaten to unravel their carefully constructed facade. As the family grapples with their identities and the consequences of their actions, the story delves into themes of humanity, belonging, and the cost of pursuing the American Dream.
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6. The Sheriff Of Babylon, Volume 2
Pow. Pow. Pow.
Set against the chaotic backdrop of post-invasion Baghdad, this gripping narrative continues to unravel the intricate web of power, corruption, and survival. As the lines between ally and enemy blur, the story delves deeper into the lives of its complex characters, each grappling with their own moral dilemmas and haunted pasts. With tension mounting and stakes higher than ever, the protagonist must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is a rare commodity and every decision could mean life or death. This volume masterfully blends elements of a political thriller with a poignant exploration of human resilience and the cost of war.
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7. Batman/Flash
The Button
In this gripping crossover event, two of DC's most iconic heroes, Batman and The Flash, join forces to unravel a mystery that transcends time and space. When a mysterious button is discovered in the Batcave, it sets off a chain of events that leads the duo on a thrilling journey through the multiverse. As they confront familiar foes and face unexpected challenges, the pair must rely on their detective skills and unwavering determination to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic artifact, all while grappling with the implications it holds for their worlds and beyond.
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8. Rorschach
Set in a world where superheroes are real and their legacies linger, the story unfolds around a mysterious assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. As a detective delves into the case, they uncover a complex web of conspiracy, identity, and the haunting influence of a vigilante's mask. The narrative explores themes of morality, the nature of heroism, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion, all while paying homage to the iconic graphic novel universe it inhabits.
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9. Love Everlasting, Volume 1
Joan Peterson is trapped in an endless cycle of romance stories, awakening in different eras and roles—small-town teen, beat-era bohemian, wartime nurse—only to have each tale violently reset whenever love is confessed by a mysterious cowboy enforcer. Retaining fragments of memory across lives, she begins to rebel against the scripted tropes that bind her, turning her pursuit of connection into a tense struggle for autonomy as she seeks the rules of her prison and a way to break the loop.
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10. Batman #25
The War of Jokes and Riddles Part One
An older vigilante confesses to the woman he loves about a brutal early chapter in his crusade, when a laughterless clown and a calculating riddler plunged Gotham into a ruthless war to be the one to destroy him, leaving the city strewn with bodies, shifting allegiances, and collateral damage; as the conflict ignites, he faces moral lines he never thought he’d cross, setting consequences that will haunt him for years.
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11. Batman #1
I Am Gotham Part One
As a passenger plane hurtles toward the city, its masked protector executes a precise, near-suicidal plan to divert the disaster, reflecting on whether this would be a worthy end. At the critical moment, two powerful new heroes—Gotham and Gotham Girl—intervene to help save everyone, signaling unexpected allies and a new chapter for the city’s defense.
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12. Batman, Vol. 5
Rules of Engagement
After their engagement, Batman and Catwoman travel to the lawless nation of Khadym to confront Talia al Ghul and clear Selina’s name, a gauntlet that tests their trust and the rules they set for their future together. Back in Gotham, a lighthearted double date with Superman and Lois highlights the parallels and tensions between heroes and partners, and a poignant coda traces the couple’s bond across years, revealing the hope and vulnerability at the heart of their commitment.
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13. Batman, Vol. 3
I Am Bane
An unrelenting Bane storms Gotham to reclaim the Psycho-Pirate, forcing the Dark Knight into a brutal campaign to protect Gotham Girl and his city, climaxing in a punishing showdown within Arkham. In the aftermath, a stark team-up with Swamp Thing explores grief and vengeance, and a quiet rooftop moment leads to a life-changing proposal that could redefine the hero’s future.
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14. Batman, Vol. 4
The War of Jokes and Riddles
Told as a confession to Catwoman about his early years, Gotham’s protector recounts the brutal war between the Joker and the Riddler that forces the city’s rogues to choose sides and leaves devastation in its wake. Through tragic interludes like Kite Man’s origin and escalating battles across the city, the conflict culminates in a harrowing moment that tests his moral code and sets the stage for a life-changing answer to his proposal.
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15. Batman, Vol. 2
I Am Suicide
To save a traumatized young hero, Gotham’s vigilante assembles a covert strike team of rogues to infiltrate Santa Prisca and seize the Psycho-Pirate from Bane, igniting a ruthless campaign that tests his resolve and tactics. As betrayals and hard truths—especially about Selina Kyle—come to light, the mission yields costly victories and a vengeful promise from his foe, while a quiet rooftop interlude explores the complicated, tender bond between the crime-fighter and the famed thief.
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16. The Vision, Vol. 2
Little Better Than a Beast
A synthezoid’s fragile attempt at suburban normalcy collapses as buried crimes and a haunting glimpse of the future resurface, exposing the cost of trying to be “human.” A revelatory flashback reframes his past and a mystical flower’s power to foresee tragedy, while a covert agent’s misstep leads to his son’s death and a ruthless march through Earth’s heroes toward vengeance. As tensions with the superhuman community explode, a heartbreaking confession and ultimate sacrifice from his wife avert disaster at a terrible personal price, leaving father and daughter to confront grief, guilt, and the uncertain possibility of redemption.
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17. Batman, Vol. 1
I Am Gotham
As new metahuman heroes emerge to protect the city, the Dark Knight attempts to guide them, only to uncover a sinister plot that twists their hopes into disaster. After a harrowing rescue from a crashing plane draws them together, the siblings known as Gotham and Gotham Girl become targets of psychological manipulation that drives one to lethal extremes and leaves the other deeply scarred. Forced into an impossible choice, he confronts the corrupted hero to save the city. Resolute, he vows to heal the survivor’s trauma, a promise that propels him toward a dangerous hunt for the mastermind behind it all.
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18. Batman, Vol. 7
The Wedding
On the eve of a long-awaited union between the Dark Knight and Catwoman, a well-meaning gift from Booster Gold unleashes a twisted alternate reality, while the Joker’s violent meddling forces brutal soul-searching. Through intimate letters and high-stakes confrontations, the lovers confront whether joy and duty can coexist, culminating in a heartbreaking choice that reshapes their paths.
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19. Batman, Vol. 6
Bride or Burglar?
With a wedding on the horizon, Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are tested on multiple fronts: a chilling murder mystery that echoes a tragic origin, a time-warping stand alongside an Amazon warrior that challenges their resolve, and a world-spanning takeover by Poison Ivy that can only be undone through empathy and confession. As they fight to reclaim free will and heal old wounds, they confront the consequences of past wars and the true costs of heroism. A quiet, personal caper to secure a wedding dress underscores Selina’s evolving identity, while the couple’s bond is tempered and strengthened by trials of trust, guilt, and love.
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20. Batman #4
I Am Gotham, Part Four
As two newly empowered siblings strive to prove they can save the city alongside its veteran vigilante, a shadowy scheme brings a notorious psychiatrist and an emotion-controlling foe to town, twisting the brother into violent rage and drowning the sister in crippling fear, forcing the hero to confront a catastrophe sparked from their corrupted hope.
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21. Batman #6
I Am Gotham Epilogue
After the tragedy that claimed her brother and the terror inflicted by the Psycho-Pirate, Gotham Girl patrols the city while narrating her mounting fears, confronting small-time villains and striving to honor the hero she wanted to be. Each use of her powers shortens her life, and her trauma manifests in compulsions—like shaving her head to quiet imagined snakes. Under the watch of a determined ally who vows to retrieve the Psycho-Pirate and help her heal, she moves from raw grief toward a fragile hope, setting the stage for the next battle.
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23. Trinity
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