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Our American Cousin is a three-act play written by English playwright Tom Taylor. The play opened in London in 1858 but quickly made its way to the U.S. and premiered at Laura Keene¿s Theatre in New York City later that year. It remained popular in the U.S. and England for the next several decades. Its most notable claim to fame, however, is that it was the play U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was watching on April 14, 1865 when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, who used his knowledge of the script to shoot Lincoln during a more raucous scene.The play is a classic Victorian farce with a whole range of stereotyped characters, business, and many entrances and exits. The plot features a boorish but honest American cousin who travels to the aristocratic English countryside to claim his inheritance, and then quickly becomes swept up in the family¿s affairs. An inevitable rescue of the family¿s fortunes and of the various damsels in distress ensues.Our American Cousin was originally written as a farce for an English audience, with the laughs coming mostly at the expense of the naive American character. But after it moved to the U.S. it was eventually recast as a comedy where English caricatures like the pompous Lord Dundreary soon became the primary source of hilarity. This early version, published in 1869, contains fewer of that character¿s nonsensical adages, which soon came to be known as ¿Dundrearyisms,¿ and for which the play eventually gained much of its popular appeal.

"Six hundred million people. That's how many fall victim when a mysterious techno-organic virus is unleased on Earth. Six hundred million infected. Six hundred million turned into mindless, rampaging killers bent on death and destruction. And that's just the beginning. Cities. Nations. Undersea kingdoms and paradise islands. One by one, they fall to the monstrous hordes. Now only Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League stand between Earth and utter annihilation--but for how long?"--

"Originally published in single magazine form in DCeased: war of the undead gods 1-8"--Indicia.

"For centuries Ra's al Ghul has wanted to save the Earth from the worst of humankind, and for centuries he has failed. Recently his greatest obstacle has been the Dark Knight Detective, Batman. Ra's offered Batman a chance to be a part of his new world order, but Batman refused. For years their cold war has raged, but Ra's will have no more. Ra's will remove Batman from the equation and save the world, re-creating it in his image and bringing the peace and prosperity all the good-hearted souls of this Earth deserve"--

"Spider-Man is the worst neighbor ever! There are always crazy villains and property damage and drama and...he catches those villains. And he tries to fix the damage. And he helps carry your groceries. You know what? Spider-Man is the best neighbor ever! And Tom Taylor shows you why in the acclaimed writer's complete run on Spidey's friendliest title! Aunt May has a shocking secret that could change everything for Peter and his family! And one of Spider-Man's closest allies may have returned to his criminal beginnings! But why? Peter Parker has many skills, but he's no Sherlock Holmes. So the world's worst detective calls on his new ally - but can the Rumor help him uncover the truth? Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Miles Morales!

The New York Times bestselling Injustice team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo continue their acclaimed run on Nightwing with this second volume that ties-in with the BATMAN: FEAR STATE event! When the Bat-Family receives misleading information and incorrect directions from Oracle, ones Barbara Gordon didn’t send herself, they realize Oracle’s system has been hacked! But who is powerful enough to break into Oracle’s own super-secure network? And what personal information is now at risk? Not only that, this mysterious Anti-Oracle is taking advantage of Gotham City’s state of fear and has bombarded the city with falsities, spreading even more fear. With the Bat-Team’s comms unreliable, Nightwing heads to Gotham to find the source of Anti-Oracle’s transmissions. Batgirl and Nightwing accidentally get hit with something that reveals their deepest fears...and it involves each other. This volume collects Nightwing #84-88 and Nightwing 2021 Annual!

"With Clark Kent off-world battling in the universe, Jonathan Kent has stepped into the role of Superman to defend planet Earth. Despite Jonathan facing the most devastating physical attack of his life, he's ready for change"--

"What's black, white and red all over? A collection packed with blood-drenched tales of violence and mayhem led by Marvel's mirthful mercenary himself, Deadpool! Wade Wilson curses streaming platforms, laments the loss of video stores and invades a foreign country -- all in the name of his favorite screen idol! Deadpool enjoys his long-awaited reunion with Gabby Kinney, A.K.A. Scout! The Merc with a Mouth battles the man who can't miss: Bullseye! Plus: The age-old parable of how Deadpool got his swords -- and more, filled with gore! You want to see today's top talent take it to the edge to bring you the wildest Wade Wilson adventures yet?! Then this is the book for you! It's like a classic black-and-white movie -- but with way more blood!"--Provided by publisher.