Tag search:strong violence

The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 1)

by Suzanne Collins
Paperback, 2009
Tags
dystopia, fiction, science fiction, gladiators, martyrdom, coming of age, action, novel, Hunger Games, box set, post-apocalyptic — 8 more, first person narrative, authoritarianism, unlikely friends, romance, strong violence, fight to the death, dying for entertainment, young adult novel
Series
The Hunger Games (1)

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

by Suzanne Collins
Hardcover, 2020
Tags
fiction, novel, prequel, science fiction, distant future, dystopia, survival of the fittest, orphan, gladiators, Hunger Games, unscroupled protagonist — 11 more, origin, romance, tragedy, strong violence, poison, coming of age, gifts from Ørjan, item without stamp, fight to the death, dying for entertainment, young adult novel
Series
The Hunger Games (4)

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 1997
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fiction, Elseworlds, Batman, dystopia, super heroes, distant future, Miller's Dark Knight, reimagining, strong violence, what if..., vigilantism — 21 more, just when I thought I was out they pull me back in, The Joker, Two-Face, Superman, Catwoman, James Gordon, Green Arrow, noir, friend against friend, Carrie Kelley, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Alfred Pennyworth, last hurrah, comic, graphic novel, butler, alternate versions of characters, Earth-31 (DC), Bruce Wayne (DC), Eagle Award
Series
Batman, The Dark Knight (1)

Abaddon's Gate: Book 3 of The Expanse

by James S. A. Corey
Paperback, 2014
Tags
fiction, novel, The Expanse, science fiction, space opera, aliens, space travel, gifts from Ørjan, gifts from Sarah, to the end of the world, strong violence — 6 more, friend against friend, exploration, reluctant hero, coup d'état, revenge story, fall of a civilisation
Series
The Expanse (3)

Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2005
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, dystopia, black and white comic, revenge story, comic, graphic novel, Eisner Award (best writer/artist) — 2 more, Eisner Award (best graphic album), Harvey Award (best continuing or limited series)
Series
Sin City (Vol. 1)

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft

by Joe Hill
Paperback, 2009
Tags
fiction, comic, graphic novel, Locke & Key, magic bloodline, the sins of the father, sibling loyalty, ghosts, fantasy, horror, serial killer trope — 8 more, tragedy, thriller, haunted house, PTSD, strong violence, child discovers new world, grief, British Fantasy Award (best comic / graphic novel)
Series
Locke & Key (1), Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft (1-6)

Preacher, vol. 1: Gone to Texas

by Garth Ennis
Paperback, 1996
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, Preacher, strong violence, demons, angels, road trip, vampires, serial killer trope, fantasy — 5 more, quest, Vertigo, Eisner Award (best writer), National Comic Award, Eagle Award
Series
Preacher (Vol. 1, Issues 1-7)

Nemesis Games: Book 5 of the Expanse

by James S. A. Corey
Paperback, 2016
Tags
fiction, novel, The Expanse, science fiction, space opera, aliens, space travel, gifts from Ørjan, gifts from Sarah, domestic abuse, strong violence — 11 more, fall of a civilisation, rebellion, terrorism, parenthood, life in the shadow of a parent, haunted by their past, apocalypse, kidnapping, conspiracy thriller, mystery, the planet Mars
Series
The Expanse (5)

Monstress, Volume One: Awakening

by Marjorie Liu
Paperback, 2016
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, fantasy, horror, dangerously powerful child, racism, slavery, cannibalism, possession, action — 7 more, Monstress, in medias res, orphan, unicorns, strong violence, gifts from Erlend, British Fantasy Award (best comic / graphic novel)
Series
Monstress (1-6)

Persepolis Rising: Book 7 of The Expanse

by James S. Corey
Paperback, 2018
Tags
fiction, novel, The Expanse, science fiction, space opera, space travel, gifts from Ørjan, gifts from Sarah, rebellion, terrorism, impersonation — 8 more, resistance movement, tragedy, action, thriller, strong violence, just when I thought I was out they pull me back in, hubris, war story
Series
The Expanse (7)

300

by Frank Miller
Hardcover, 1999
Tags
fiction, Ancient Greece, war story, warfare, strong violence, based-on-ancient-text, true story, oversized book, historical fiction, comic, graphic novel — 6 more, Eisner Award (best writer/artist), Eisner Award (best colorist), Eisner Award (best limited series), Harvey Award (best continuing or limited series), Harvey Award (best colorist), First Persian Empire
Collection
Loki's Top 20 graphic novels
Series
300 (300 1-5)

Tiamat's Wrath: Book 8 of The Expanse

by James S. A. Corey
Paperback, 2020
Tags
fiction, novel, The Expanse, science fiction, space opera, space travel, gifts from Ørjan, gifts from Sarah, rebellion, terrorism, resistance movement — 13 more, action, strong violence, hubris, war story, aliens, apotheosis, immortality, parenthood, coming of age, escapes, resurrection, grief, imperialism
Series
The Expanse (8)

Sin City Volume 2: A Dame to Kill For

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2005
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, dystopia, femme fatale, black and white comic, comic, graphic novel, Eisner Award (best limited series)
Series
Sin City (Vol. 2), Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (1-6)

Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games

by Joe Hill
Paperback, 2010
Tags
fiction, comic, graphic novel, Locke & Key, magic bloodline, the sins of the father, sibling loyalty, fantasy, horror, strong violence, resurrection — 2 more, true name, grief
Series
Locke & Key (2), Locke & Key: Head Games (1-6)

Rat Queens, Volume One: Sass and Sorcery

by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Paperback, 2014
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, fiction inspired by RPG, Rat Queens, action, female empowerment, fantasy, dwarves, quest, conspiracy thriller — 9 more, action comedy, strong violence, stronger together, unlikely friends, trolls, sword and sorcery, D&D, murder mystery, Joe Shuster Award
Series
Rat Queens (Vol. 1 (1-5))

Sin City Volume 3: The Big Fat Kill

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2010
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, dystopia, black and white comic, comic, graphic novel, Eisner Award (best limited series)
Series
Sin City (Vol. 3), Sin City: The Big Fat Kill (1-5)

Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2004
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fiction, Elseworlds, Batman, super heroes, action, dystopia, distant future, strong violence, sequel, Miller's Dark Knight, Lex Luthor — 38 more, Ray Palmer, Green Arrow, Carrie Kelley, James Gordon, Brainiac, Wonder Woman, Superman, Supergirl, City of Kandor, war story, propaganda, science fiction, The Flash, Vicki Vale (DC), Jimmy Olsen, The Creeper, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Plastic Man, Elongated Man, Captain Marvel (DC), The Question, Guardian (DC), Dick Grayson, dinosaurs, Hal Jordan, rebellion, revolutions, Martian Manhunter, Lois Lane, Perry White, Bat-Mite, comic, graphic novel, Barry Allen (DC), Vic Sage (The Question (DC)), Earth-31 (DC), Bruce Wayne (DC)
Series
The Dark Knight (2), The Dark Knight Strikes Again (complete 1-3)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

by Terry Jones Director
Blu-ray, 2001
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fiction, sketch comedy, movie, Arthurian, Monty Python, box set, Monty Python's Holy Trinity, knights, quest, long walk, comedy — 14 more, Middle Ages, kingship, fantasy, wizards, The Holy Grail, breaking the fourth wall, period story, musical, strong violence, animation and live action, forced marriage, deus ex machina, storybook opening, British Fantasy Award (best film / television production)
Series
Monty Python

Sin City Volume 4: That Yellow Bastard

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2010
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, dystopia, kidnapping, noir, black and white comic, comic, graphic novel — 1 more, Eisner Award (best graphic album)
Series
Sin City (Vol. 4), Sin City: That Yellow Bastard (1-6)

Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold

by Stephen Fry
Paperback, 2021
Tags
fiction, Olympian gods in fiction, Greek myth, Ancient Greece, religion, myth, narrator with personality, fantasy, forbidden love, maps, polytheism — 34 more, prophecy, etymology, homosexuality, founding myths, super heroes, Theseus, Hercules, Amazons in fiction, centaurs, kingship, determinism, sea voyage, powerful being in disguise, Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology, Shakespeare, Troy, Odysseus, Helen of Troy, duel, siege story, war story, warfare, grief, strong violence, immortality, Castor and Pollux, Aeneas, trickster, tragedy, dragons, human sacrifice, retelling, Homer, archaeology
Series
Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology (3)

We3

by Grant Morrison
Paperback, 2005
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fiction, action, horror, warfare, escapes, escaped experiment, animal stories, strong violence, stronger together, living weapon, rampage — 7 more, hubris, science fiction, power suit, Vertigo, comic, graphic novel, Eisner Award (best penciller/inker)
Collection
Loki's Top 20 graphic novels
Series
We3 (Deluxe Collected Edition)

Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom

by Joe Hill
Paperback, 2012
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, Locke & Key, magic bloodline, the sins of the father, ghosts, fantasy, horror, Eisner Award (best writer), wolf in sheep's clothing — 3 more, grownup in child's body, strong violence, scapegoat
Series
Locke & Key (4), Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom (1-6)

100 Bullets: First Shot, Last Call

by Brian Azzarello
Paperback, 2000
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fiction, 100 Bullets, comic, graphic novel, Vertigo, strong violence, tragedy, careful what you wish for, morality, revenge story, crime — 7 more, pulp fiction, noir, secret war, Eisner Award (best penciller/inker), Harvey Award (best continuing or limited series), Harvey Award (best writer), Harvey Award (best artist)
Series
100 Bullets (1-5, Winter's Edge 3)

Sin City Volume 5: Family Values

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2010
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, dystopia, comic, graphic novel, Harvey Award (best graphic album)
Series
Sin City (Vol. 5)

Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks

by Joe Hill
Paperback, 2013
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, Locke & Key, magic bloodline, the sins of the father, ghosts, fantasy, horror, wolf in sheep's clothing, grownup in child's body — 11 more, strong violence, time travel, period story, American Revolution, 1700s, 1980s, mind control, possession, Lovecraftian, tragedy, origin
Series
Locke & Key (5), Locke & Key: Clockworks (1-6)

Kick-Ass

by Mark Millar
Paperback, 2013
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fiction, strong violence, vigilantism, super heroes, black comedy, high school drama, nonconformism, Kick-Ass, secret identity, origin, comic — 1 more, graphic novel
Series
Kick-Ass (Kick-Ass 1 1-8), Kick-Ass [Volume 1] (1-8), Kick-Ass: The Dave Lizewski Years (Book One)

Sin City Volume 6: Booze, Broads, & Bullets

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2010
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, comic anthology, dystopia, black and white comic, comic
Series
Sin City (Vol. 6 (collects shorts))

Ronin

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 1995
Tags
dystopia, samurai, fiction, demons, strong violence, gifts from Ørjan, man out of time, time travel, comic, graphic novel
Series
Ronin (1-6)

Locke & Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega

by Joe Hill
Paperback, 2014
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, Locke & Key, magic bloodline, the sins of the father, ghosts, fantasy, horror, wolf in sheep's clothing, grownup in child's body — 5 more, strong violence, mind control, possession, tragedy, grief
Series
Locke & Key (6), Locke & Key: Alpha & Omega (Omega 1-5, Alpha 1-2)

Deadpool

by Tim Miller Director
Blu-ray, 2016
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fiction, movie, based-on-comics, action comedy, action, humour, origin, Deadpool, Marvel film, X-Men, X-Men Movie Universe — 13 more, Colossus, strong violence, breaking the fourth wall, Copycat, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Weasel, Hydra Bob, Stan Lee cameo, live action super hero film, super heroes, Blind Al (Marvel), Yukio (Marvel), house of gifted children trope
Collections
Loki's Top 12 live action comedy films, Loki's Top 13 superhero films
Series
Deadpool Films (1), X-Men Films (set in 2016 / Timeline B​)

Pulp Fiction

by Quentin Tarantino Director
DVD, 2011
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fiction, movie, pulp fiction, crime drama, crime, action, strong violence, black comedy, non-linear storytelling, mosaic story, mosaic film — 7 more, Academy Award (best original screenplay), Golden Globe (best screenplay), BAFTA Award (best original screenplay), Saturn Award (best action/adventure/thriller film), on the run, Road to Domascus moment, it begins with the end

Rat Queens, Volume Two: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'Rygoth

by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Paperback, 2015
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, fiction inspired by RPG, Rat Queens, action, female empowerment, fantasy, dwarves, action comedy, strong violence — 11 more, stronger together, unlikely friends, sword and sorcery, human sacrifice, demons, the sins of the father, haunted by their past, assassination, devil worship, origin, sibling rivalry
Series
Rat Queens (Vol. 2 (6-10))

Sin City Volume 7: Hell and Back

by Frank Miller
Paperback, 2010
Tags
Sin City, fiction, crime, pulp fiction, strong violence, dystopia, black and white comic, comic, graphic novel, Eisner Award (best penciller/inker), Eagle Award
Series
Sin City (Vol. 7), Sin City: Hell And Back (1-9)

300

by Zack Snyder Director
Blu-ray, 2007
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fiction, movie, true story, war story, period story, strong violence, Ancient Greece, last stand, prophecy, based-on-comics, based-on-ancient-text — 2 more, Saturn Award (best action/adventure/thriller film), First Persian Empire
Series
300 film series (1)

The Incal

by Alejandro Jodorowsky
Hardcover, 2017
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fiction, comic, graphic novel, Jodoverse, The Incal Saga, dystopia, distant future, war story, centre of the Earth, animal sidekick, reluctant hero — 13 more, antihero, quest, science fiction, underwater adventure, space opera, space travel, action, strong violence, cloning, circular fiction, it begins with the end, underground adventure, Harvey Award (best American edition of foreign material)
Series
The Incal (1-6), The Incal Saga (Omnibus B1-B6)

Snow, Glass, Apples

by Neil Gaiman
Hardcover, 2019
Tags
fiction, comic, comic adaptation, retelling, reimagining, based-on-books, fairy tales, Snow White, vampires, dwarves, fantasy — 7 more, horror, strong violence, tragedy, first person narrative, unreliable narrator, witchcraft, gifts from Ørjan

Kill Bill: Volume 1

by Quentin Tarantino Director
DVD, 2011
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fiction, movie, strong violence, action, assassination, revenge story, non-linear storytelling, animation, animation and live action, anime, ninja — 5 more, Kill Bill, rampage, wuxia, Yakuza, Saturn Award (best action/adventure/thriller film)
Collections
Loki's Top 20 films of all time, Loki's Favourites, Favorites
Series
Kill Bill (1)

100 Bullets: Split Second Chance

by Brian Azzarello
Paperback, 2000
Tags
fiction, 100 Bullets, comic, graphic novel, Vertigo, strong violence, tragedy, careful what you wish for, morality, revenge story, crime — 6 more, pulp fiction, noir, secret war, memory loss, gambling, Harvey Award (best artist)
Series
100 Bullets (6-14)

Inglourious Basterds

by Quentin Tarantino Director
DVD, 2009
Tags
movie, period story, period drama, action, WW2, alternate history, holocaust, nazis, nazism, spy thriller, action comedy — 6 more, strong violence, war story, assassination, undercover, 1940s, Saturn Award (best action/adventure/thriller film)

Die Hard

by John McTiernan Director
Blu-ray, July 12, 1988
Tags
movie, fiction, action, heist, strong violence, action comedy, Christmas fiction, romance, police story, thriller, Die Hard — 5 more, Die Hard Legacy Collection box set, box set, based-on-books, single day narrative, one last job
Series
Die Hard Movies (1)

Kill Bill: Volume 2

by Quentin Tarantino Director
DVD, 2011
Tags
fiction, movie, strong violence, action, assassination, revenge story, ninja, Kill Bill, buried alive, parenthood, sequel — 2 more, wuxia, Saturn Award (best action/adventure/thriller film)
Series
Kill Bill (2)

Wolverine: Old Man Logan

by Mark Millar
Paperback, 2010
Tags
dystopia, Marvel Universe, X-Men, Wolverine, Hawkeye, Red Skull, fiction, super heroes, gifts from Ørjan, what if..., post-apocalyptic — 9 more, The Hulk, Emma Frost, last hurrah, road trip, strong violence, comic, graphic novel, alternate versions of characters, Clint Barton (Marvel)
Series
Old Man Logan (2003 Edition), Wolverine, Wolverine (2003) Collections (12), Wolverine Vol 3 (2003–2009) (66-72 collected)

Batman: The Black Mirror

by Scott Snyder
Paperback, 2013
Tags
fiction, comic, graphic novel, DCU, Batman Detective Comics, Batman, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, James Gordon, James Gordon Jr., Barbara Gordon — 19 more, The Joker, serial killer trope, parenthood, estranged child, strong violence, mystery, horror, Alfred Pennyworth, Etienne Guiborg (The Dealer (DC)), Harvey Bullock, Barbara Eileen Kean Gordon (Barbara Sr.), Sarah Essen (DC), Sonia Zucco Branch (DC), Bixby Rhodes (The Roadrunner (DC)), Arnold Flass (DC), Tiger Shark, Leslie Thompkins (DC), super heroes, detective story
Series
Batman, Batman: Sombre Reflet (intégrale), Detective Comics Vol. 1 [1937-2011] (collections) (871-877)

Rat Queens, Volume Three: Demons

by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Paperback, 2016
Tags
fiction, comic, graphic novel, fiction inspired by RPG, Rat Queens, action, female empowerment, fantasy, dwarves, action comedy, strong violence — 11 more, unlikely friends, sword and sorcery, demons, the sins of the father, haunted by their past, devil worship, origin, deal with the devil, dragons, trans protagonist, sibling rivalry
Series
Rat Queens (Vol. 3 (11-15, Braga 1))

Kingsman: The Secret Service

by Matthew Vaughn Director
DVD, 2015
Tags
fiction, movie, based-on-comics, action, spy thriller, super spy trope, conspiracy thriller, kidnapping, Kingsman, strong violence, gifts from Ørjan — 3 more, origin, overpopulation, secret agent
Series
Kingsman (Movie 1)

Taken (Extended Harder Cut)

by Pierre Morel Director
DVD, 2008
Tags
fiction, movie, kidnapping, action, thriller, strong violence, parenthood, extended cut, Taken, just when I thought I was out they pull me back in, ticking clock — 1 more, slavery
Series
Taken Films (1)

Criminal, vol. 1: Coward

by Ed Brubaker
Paperback, 2007
Tags
fiction, noir, crime, heist, romance, Criminal, gifts from Kleiven, revenge story, comic, graphic novel, Eisner Award (best writer) — 6 more, Eisner Award (best new series), corruption, tragedy, strong violence, sick parent, drug addiction
Series
Criminal (1 (2007: 1-5)), Criminal (2006) (1-5)

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

by Tim Burton Director
DVD, 2012
Tags
fiction, movie, based-on-books, based-on-play, based-on-music, musical, horror, black comedy, Victorian England, 1800s, revenge story — 8 more, cannibalism, rape, nostos, serial killer trope, strong violence, I am (not) a man trope, Golden Globe (best musical or comedy), Saturn Award (best horror film)

Total Recall

by Paul Verhoeven Director
Blu-ray, June 1, 1990
Tags
fiction, movie, science fiction, action, based-on-books, memory loss, spy thriller, identity, questioned reality, strong violence, distant future — 3 more, the relationship between reality and fiction, secret agent, Saturn Award (best science fiction film)
Series
Total Recall, Total Recall Films (1)

Deadpool 2

by David Leitch Director
Blu-ray, 2018
Tags
fiction, movie, Deadpool, Deadpool 2 The Super Duper Cut, box set, sequel, action, action comedy, strong violence, live action super hero film, based-on-comics — 24 more, X-Men Movie Universe, X-Men, Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Cable, time travel, death, Copycat, Weasel, escapes, Juggernaught, science fiction, X-Force, Domino, breaking the fourth wall, Shatterstar, Bedlam, Vanisher, Zeitgeist, Marvel film, Black Tom Cassidy (Marvel), Blind Al (Marvel), Yukio (Marvel), house of gifted children trope
Series
Deadpool Films (2), X-Men Films (set in 2018 / Timeline B​)
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