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This graphic novel collects the backstories of the main characters from The Expanse, including James Holden, Naomi Nagata, Alex Kamal, Amos Burton, and Josephus Miller. The stories, created by James S.A. Corey but written by Hallie Lambert and Georgia Lee, and illustrated by Huang Danlan, provide insight into what led each character to join the crew of the Canterbury. The collection follows the television series continuity and offers a compelling look at the characters' pasts, making it a must-read for fans of The Expanse.

The novel tells the story of Count Dracula, a vampire who moves from Transylvania to England to spread terror and create more vampires. The story begins with Jonathan Harker, an English solicitor, who travels to Transylvania to finalize the sale of a property to Count Dracula. Upon discovering Dracula's true nature, Harker barely escapes with his life. Dracula then travels to England, where he targets Harker's fiancée, Mina, and her friend Lucy. A group of characters, including Professor Van Helsing, Dr. John Seward, and Quincey Morris, band together to hunt down and destroy Dracula. The novel explores themes of good vs. evil, modernity vs. tradition, and the fears and anxieties of the Victorian era, including immigration, sexual desire, and the role of women in society.

In 'All-Star Superman', Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely present a timeless Superman story. After rescuing a space exploration team near the Sun, Superman is exposed to a toxic amount of solar radiation orchestrated by Lex Luthor, which amplifies his powers but also seals his fate with a year to live. Superman uses this time to complete the 'Twelve Labors of Superman', confess his feelings to Lois Lane, and face various challenges. The series blends classic Superman elements with a unique and imaginative narrative, highlighting Superman's ideals and heroism.

The series is told from the perspective of Murderbot, a 'SecUnit' owned by a futuristic megacorporation. It explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human relationships as Murderbot navigates various challenges and encounters. The series includes novellas such as 'All Systems Red', 'Artificial Condition', 'Rogue Protocol', and 'Exit Strategy', as well as the full novel 'Network Effect' and subsequent works like 'Fugitive Telemetry' and 'System Collapse'. The series is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on human society.

In 'East of Eden', John Steinbeck tells the story of the Trask and Hamilton families, set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley. The novel is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Cal and Aron Trask, and their struggles with their father, Adam. The book delves into themes of love, rejection, and the choice between good and evil, symbolized by the Hebrew word 'timshel', meaning 'thou mayest'. The narrative is rich with characters like Samuel Hamilton, a kind and wise patriarch, and Kate, the embodiment of evil, whose past and actions significantly impact the lives of the Trasks.