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It's extreme cartooning: on 24-Hour Comics Day, cartoonists try to create a 24-page comic in 24 hours. The latest volume in this Eisner-nominated series is jam-packed with choice stories from some of the 1200 artists in 17 countries who took part in 2006, plus coverage of the event. [Various]
Comic fan Michael Finn has been going to conventions for years getting 3-minute sketches. He'll toss an artist a backing board, and ask him to do a sketch in three minutes, no more. The results are often stunning and surprising. Now, The Hero Initiative has collected Michael's sketches into this great art book, featuring contributions from Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Steve McNiven, George Perez, John Romita Sr. and Jr., Walter Simonson, Michael Turner and more! See faves like Spider-Man, the Hulk, Hellboy, Wolverine, Conan and more, all benefiting The Hero Initiative! Features an original cover by Joe Quesada! . [Various]
(W) Andy Ewington (A) Various Having decided to forego the test that would determine whether his unborn child is carrying the all-important ''Super-S'' gene, which differentiates the genetic makeup of a superhero from that of a normal person, journalist James Stanley sets out on a quest to interview forty-five super-powered individuals in the hope that their experiences may better prepare him for the birth of a child that is potentially gifted with extraordinary abilities. Each page illustrated by a different artist, featuring the work of Liam Sharp, Jock, Sean Philips, Randy Green, Charlie Adlard and Dan Brereton, to name but a few of the 45 contributors.
The story of the DC Universe's most eventful year concludes in this final action-packed volume in the series featuring an epic WORLD WAR III between the planet's super-powered beings. Discover the final fates of the stars of the series - Booster Gold, Renee Montoya, Black Adam, The Elongated Man, Animal Man, Lobo, Starfire and Adam Strange - from 52 #40-52! Advance-solicited; on sale November 21. [Written by Geoff Johns, Mark Waid, Greg Rucka and Grant Morrison / Art by Various / Cover by J.G. Jo]
The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories. Included here are stories from MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1, GOTHAM CENTRAL #40, ANIMAL MAN #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #350, METAL MEN #45, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #97, STRANGE ADVENTURES #226, RIP HUNTER: TIME MASTER #97, SECRET ORIGINS #35 and JSA: SAVAGE TIMES!
[Written and Illustrated by Various / Cover by J.G. Jones]
Acclaimed artist J.G. Jones delivered on what seemed to be an impossible task - 52 consecutive, weekly covers for 52, DC Comics' biggest project of 2006 - and he delivered in incredible fashion! Now, readers can enjoy every one of these stunning covers in one volume, complete with commentary by the artist, thumbnail sketches, background information and more. Also included are the covers Jones created for the novel and four 52 collections. Scheduled to arrive in October. [Written by Various / Art and Cover by J.G. Jones]
A collection of four action-packed standalone prequel stories to this summer's most anticipated movie! Co-written by Chuck Dixon (G.I. Joe) and Erik Burnham (Nanovor: Game Day), A-Team: War Stories gives fans a look at the team before it was a team, showcasing individual wartime adventures of Hannibal, B.A., Murdock, and Face. Together or alone, one thing is guaranteed when these four are involved: high-explosive excitement! [(w) Chuck Dixon, Erik Burnham (a) Various (ca) Michael Gaydos]
The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including "Brief Lives," in which the Sandman's sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story "Ramadan," a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book) Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN #50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY #1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN #50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, Little Endless and more)! Plus, an introduction by artist Jill Thompson. [Written by Neil Gaiman / Art by Various / Cover by Dave McKean]
Collecting classic stories by master artist Steve Ditko from the pages of CAPTAIN ATOM #83-89, BLUE BEETLE #1-5, MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1 and CHARLTON BULLSEYE #1, 2 and 5, plus the title story intended for BLUE BEETLE #6 (published in CHARLTON PORTFOLIO #9-10) as well as an 8-page Question story by Alex Toth and a foreword by Charlton's then-editor Dick Giordano. [Written By David Kaler, Roger Stern, Michael Uslan and Various Art By Steve Ditko, Alex Toth and Var]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON & STERLING GATES Co-Feature written by ERIC TRAUTMANN Art by JULIÁN LÓPEZ & CLAYTON HENRY Co-feature art by PIER GALLO Covers by FRANCIS MANAPUL 1:10 variant covers by JOE QUINONES & DUNCAN ROULEAU ADVENTURE COMICS ships twice this month as this spring's Superman event ""Brainiac & The Legion of Super-Heroes"" starts with a prologue in #8 and reaches a boiling point in #9! Starting way back in ""The Lightning Saga,"" various clues have been planted about a group of Legionnaires undercover in the 21st century. Who are they and why are they here? And what does their mission have to do with the fate of New Krypton? James Robinson (SUPERMAN) and Julián López (WORLD's FINEST) may have an answer or two! Meanwhile, in a tale of the 31st century by Sterling Gates (SUPERGIRL) and Clayton Henry (ADVENTURE COMICS), the Legion of Super-Heroes infiltrates a hidden Legion of Super-Villains base! The horrifying plans Brainiac 5 discovers inside will alter Superman's life - FOREVER! Plus, in the co-feature by Eric Trautmann (ACTION COMICS) and newcomer Pier Gallo, learn more about General Lane's Human Defense Corps - Earth's best line of defense against the looming Kryptonian threat!
Scheduled to arrive on February 10 40 pages. Full Color. Written by Tony Bedard Art by Travis Moore Variant cover by Francis Manapul TOP SECRET! [superman]
(W/A) James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost In this action-packed cartooning adventure, kids will have as much fun making comics and reading them! Embark on a journey with a knight and a magical cartooning elf into a fun-filled comics lesson you've never seen the likes of before.
This volume collects the Red Sonja tales from Marvel's Red Sonja #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re-mastered color! These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series. This is a must-have collection of never-before-reprinted material, featuring cover art by Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Editor-in-chief, Roy Thomas provides an introduction! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio.
[Roy Thomas, Frank Thorne & Various]
An all-new printing of the best-selling Adventures of Red Sonja Volume 1 featuring the classic Marvel Comics adventures of the She-Devil with a Sword - with newly re-mastered interior color art! Containing the Red Sonja tales from Marvel Feature #1-7, these tales are where it all began, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series from Dynamite! Colorist Jose Villarrubia specifically re-mastered Neal Adams' story for this collection! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas, provides the introduction!
[Various]
Written by JERRY SIEGEL AND DON CAMERON Art by JOE SHUSTER & OTHERS Cover by JACK BURNLEY The original adventures of Superman when he was a boy are collected for the first time, from MORE FUN COMICS #101-107 and ADVENTURE COMICS #103-121. Set in Smallville, the future Man of Steel learns responsibility as he deals with problems of every sort in the post-World War II Midwest. [(w) Jerry Siegel; Don Cameron (a) Various (ca) Jack Burnley]
Written by KURT BUSIEK, RICK REMENDER, PAUL CORNELL & DAN SLOTT Penciled by MARKO DJURDJEVIC, CHRIS SAMNEE, LEONARD KIRK & MORE! Cover by GREG TOCCHINI Heroic Age Variant by MIKE PERKINS Eisner-winner & fan-favorite KURT BUSIEK RETURNS TO MARVEL! THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! The Heroes are restored to their rightful place in this new era, and the world is safer for them. They defeated Osborn & his Siege on Asgard, now they have one last foe to face: the Mayor of New York -- J. Jonah Jameson! Also, MI13 come to the US, but one of them isn't leaving--they are defecting to the AVENGERS?! Plus Dr. Voodoo's Sorcerer Supreme duties infringe on ""date night"" and how much trouble can Spider-Man get into in one day? The answer: A LOT! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Greg Tocchini]
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN, CARLO PAGULAYAN, DAN PANOSIAN & PAUL RIVOCHE Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Former FBI and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jimmy Woo just wants to make the world a better place. As the leader of the secret empire begun by Genghis Khan, Woo wants to use that considerable might and power for good. Yet the real challenge is to assert control over the business side, as the Atlas Foundation is also one of the world's largest criminal organizations. With the help of his Agents - Gorilla-Man, M-11, the Uranian, Namora and Venus - Woo must battle mysterious threats from deep beneath the sea, a rampaging Hulk and more. But the Atlas Foundation's greatest threat comes from within: Breathing down Woo's neck is the vicious, calculating dragon advisor Mr. Lao, who has already selected his master's replacement: the equally vicious Temugin - the son of the super villain the Mandarin. And as if that wasn't enough, a dangerous foe with a powerful link to Woo's past is challenging his underground empire all over the planet. Collecting AGENTS OF ATLAS #6-11. [(w) Jeff Parker (a) Various (ca) Lenil Francis Yu]
Alan Moore, writer of the top-selling graphic novels V FOR VENDETTA and WATCHMEN, returns with this new title starring some of the biggest names from the WildStorm Universe and beyond! This slam-bang title features a tale that pits the covert action team known as the WildCats against the demonic hero called Spawn! Plus, hard-hitting tales of Majestic, Voodoo, Deathblow and more! Scheduled to arrive in May 30 [Written by Alan Moore / Art by Various / Cover by Michael Golden]
For the first time ever, the rarely seen earliest adventures of classic British characters! This critically acclaimed US comics series is plotted by the legendary Alan Moore, and brings forth Tim Kelly, a boy who finds the Eye of Zoltec. Also present are genius inventor Dolmann, occult troubleshooter Cursitor Doom, and Victorian escapologist Janus Stark. Never-before-collected, this hardcover boasts a brand new intro by Albion writers Leah Moore and John Reppion, a new cover by Brian Bolland, and exclusive new articles exploring the history of these characters! Collects Collects stories from Kelly's Eye, House of Dolmann, Cursitor Doom and Janus Stark. [Various]
Like sports, the victor is he who wants it more. Unlike sports, the loser earns extinction. Mankind has fought for survival over countless millennia, but nothing has threatened humanity's existence like the murderous Alien scourge. While some have tried to use the creatures' deadly abilities to serve their own selfish ends, no one can dance with the devil, and ultimately only one species must prevail. To that end, men have turned their own lethal instincts and cold intellect against the monsters, creating engineered plagues, cybernetic fighting suits, and even bogus android aliens, but survival rides not on technology, but on the primacy of the most deep-rooted, feral instincts. Nearly four hundred story pages in full color, some never before collected! Creators include horror novelist Chet Williamson, as well as John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, Jon Wagner, Ronnie del Carmen, and many more! [Various (W/A)]
Mankind's most lethal adversaries battle for supremacy, and whoever wins-we lose. In a skyliner high above the Alien-contaminated earth, Caryn Delacroix can't sleep. Terrifying images of pursuit, disfigurement, and bloody death have invaded her peaceful dreams in her safe and privileged world. But they're only nightmares . . . or are they? The beautiful trophy-consort of corporate magnate Lucien Delacroix soon discovers that nightmares do come true and there are fates worse than death-when a Predator comes to call. Featuring the smash-hit AVP epic Deadliest of the Species, written by Chris Claremont, plus other exciting AVP tales by a host of top comics creators. [Various]
What were the Red Skull and Dr. Faustus' involvement in Captain America's death? Who is Revanche, and why is Psylocke wearing her body? Ever wonder how far Captain Marvel's legacy spans across the Marvel Universe? Who was Captain America during the Revolutionary War? Think the Siege Perilous was only used on the X-Men? What's the real deal with the Negative Zone? Featuring updates on Nitro, Spymaster, Starhawk, Supreme Intelligence and others; new characters like Arabian Knight and Omega Flight; and old favorites and obscure-os like Clan Destine, the New Universe's Chrome/Spitfire and more! [Written by Jeff Christiansen and Various Cover by Aaron Lopresti]
Written by VARIOUS Get the complete history of Spider-Man from his earliest appearances all the way up to the present day. This book comes packed with synopses of every Spider-Man comic-including back up strips-introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about all things Spider-Man! Collecting material from OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-13. 304 pages. /Rated A [Various]
Jason and Jesse went to a high school where the rich preppies and the blue-collar kids circled each other, like wolves from rival packs. They called Jason the Freak, he never belonged to any cool crowds. His big brother Jesse was always his protector. When they murdered Jesse, it was the biggest mistake this town would ever make. Out of Jason's rage came the darkness he had always feared, his dead brother Jesse bursting from his ripping flesh, the brothers merging to form one savage monster. Now there's hell to pay from creators John Leekley (Kindred the Embraced, Spawn), Ahmet Zappa (The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless), Brendan Smith, Clay Sparks and Nigel Raynor (Battlestar Galactica) [Various]
Comic art is a vital, highly personal art form in which change - rapid and unpredictable - is the norm. In this exciting new anthology, comic artist Ivan Brunetti focuses on very recent works by contemporary artists engaged in this world of change. These outstanding cartoonists, selected by Brunetti for their graphic sophistication and literary style, are both expanding and transforming the vocabulary of their genre. The book presents contemporary art comics produced by 75 artists, along with some classic comic strips and other related fine art and historical materials. Brunetti arranges the book to reflect the creative process itself, connecting stories and art to each other in surprising ways: nonlinear, elliptical, sometimes whimsical, even poetic. He emphasizes continuity from piece to piece, weaving themes and motifs throughout the volume. [Various, Edited Ivan Brunetti]
A collection of the very best Norwegian comics, including art from Jason, Lars Fiske, Tor Ærlig, Steffen Kverneland and Christopher Nielsen. [Various]
Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER, MARV WOLFMAN, MARK GRUENWALD, BILL MANTLO, DOUG MOENCH, SCOTT EDELMAN & ROY THOMAS Penciled by DEREC AUCOIN, JACK KIRBY, JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL RYAN, MIKE MIGNOLA, TOM SUTTON, MIKE ZECK & GIL KANE Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL RYAN, GIL KANE & MIKE MIGNOLA Discover the origins of space's greatest heroes, before they guarded the galaxy from annihilation! Gathered here for the first time are a selection of classic tales featuring the stars of the cosmic Annihilation sagas. Watch Bug battle Annihilus across the Marvel Universe! Witness one of the first battles between Thanos and Drax the Destroyer! Behold the artificial man Him became the hero Warlock! Quake in fear as Groot from Planet X attempts to conquer Earth! And learn the secret origins of Quasar, Nova, Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon! Collecting BUG #1, TALES TO ASTONISH #13, NOVA #1, QUASAR #1, ROCKET RACCOON #1-4, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #6, LOGAN'S RUN #6, MARVEL PREMIERE #1. 240 pages. Rated A.
Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Du [Various]
Get all the bountiful benefit of Antarctic's How to Draw Manga series, now in a more portable, ready-to-use format! Antarctic Press brings you the collective experience of its stable of manga artists in this newly arranged edition. Every section presents a drawing lesson, with the final page set up like a sheet of blank bristol so you can practice the lesson wherever you are! Take your How to Draw on the road, in the air - anywhere! [Ben Dunn & Various]
Apple, the breathtaking Korean anthology/art book series, returns with its second volume! Join dozens of Korea's best illustrators and animators as they present their wildest fantasies through original stories and illustrations. This volume also features a new story by artist Hyung Min-Woo, creator of the popular manga series Priest! [Various]
It's an all-new volume of Apple, the breathtaking Korean anthology/artbook series! Join dozens of Korea's best illustrators and animators as they present their wildest fantasies through original stories and illustrations. [Various]
Straight from Korea comes a breathtaking new anthology series! From video games, to animation, to comics, Korean artists have touched all facets of modern media. APPLE lets these artists shine as their creativity flows through eye-popping artwork and wondrous original tales. Artist Hyung-Tae Kim (ROBOT, Magna Carta), is joined by dozens of Korea's most talented creators. [Various]
(W/A) Various Arcana's characters collide in this action packed anthology that features Ezra, Koni, Sylvia, Rain, Demonslayer, 10th Muse, Avengelyne, and more!
By popular demand, Archie Comics serves up a second helping of 1960's fun and frolics for the many readers who enjoyed the original Archie Americana Series: Best of the Sixties! Witness Archie's awkward entanglements in the eternal love triangle! Behold Archie incurring the wraths of Mr. Weatherbee and Mr. Lodge! Feast your eyes on Betty and Veronica's sensational sixties' fashions and hair styles! Learn yoga, catch up on the latest beatnik beat and join the peace rally with Archie and his friends! You're sure to "make the scene" with these comedy classics! Each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance. [by Various]
By popular demand, we're serving up a heaping helping of the decade that led up to the Millennium, one of the most interesting and hilarious decades ever for America's favorite comic book teens - the 1990's! Rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, grunge and alternative music; chow down with the fat free dessert craze; laugh your head off at silly talk radio, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more! It's all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics! Carrying on the tradition of the other Americana entries, this edition features a fully-painted cover by fan-favorite Rex Lindsey, and each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance. [Various]
Ah, summer! Free time, warm weather, and outdoor activities... and no better time for Archie Comics! With kids home from school and adults on vacation from work, casual comic reading goes up. Especially casual Archie comic reading! Whether looking for a quick read on the beach, in the backseat of the car on the way to some vacation destination, or simply some entertainment for a rainy day, Archie comics offer something fun for everyone. And let us not forget those countless kids who've spent evenings reading and swapping Archie comics under the covers! For decades, Archie comics have made their way into countless summer campers' backpacks... and for decades, the writers and artists at Archie have provided readers with stories of Archie and his friends' adventures at summer camp! Now, some of the best of these stories are collected in a special 5 x 7 & 1/2 edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're camping right alongside Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest! [Various]
Return to the grueling horror of the Army of Darkness movie trilogy with this explosive new collection of the Old School story arc from the ongoing Army of Darkness series by writer James Kuhoric and artist Kevin Sharpe! Plus: this special trade paperback collection also includes the Tales of the Army of Darkness Monster-Sized Annual, featuring 48 pages of all-out horror and action from the Army of Darkness - five fantastic and terrible tales by the following creative teams: Shawn Spurlock & Paul Azaceta, James Kuhoric & Nick Bradshaw, James Kuhoric & Filip Sablik, and Robert Napton & Michael O'Hare. Plus: special guests Robert Kirkman... and Ryan Ottley! Also included is a cover gallery from Old School and the Tales Annual!
[James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe & Various]
by Kuhoric, Raicht, Blanco & Perez Ashley J. Williams has returned the hero, with his best chick at his side and the hordes of Deadites seemingly vanquished. He is however, blissfully unaware of his role as the chosen One, but that's juts fine by him as he resumes a contented life. However, deep in the underworld, amidst the fires and flames of Hell, a group of demons has a problem. A problem that can only be solved by Ash himself... Seeking to fill the role of the vacated 'Sloth,' the demons of the underworld have set their sites on Ash to fill the role of their departed brother. Throwing all manner of horror at him can have one of two effects: kill him, or return him to his power as the Chosen One! Read on and find out which way the wind blows for Ash! Writers James Kuhoric and Mike Raicht, along with artists Fernando Blanco and Pere Perez present 'Home Sweet Hell' (issues 9-12) collected here for the very first time. This trade paperback collection also includes a complete cover gallery, featuring the work of Fabiano Neves and Stjepan Sejic!
(W) Dan Nadel (A) Various Art In Time reprints a selection of complete comic book stories that represent some of the best, but obscure adventure stories from the 1940s through the 1980s. Nadel focuses on the lesser-known comic works by celebrated icons of the industry, like H.G. Peter (Wonder Woman), John Stanley (Little Lulu), Harry Lucey (Archie), Jesse Marsh (Tarzan), and Bill Everett (Dr. Strange) Art In Time allows fans to discover some of best, but forgotten, work in comics"" history.
Rob Reger (W/A), Buzz Parker (A), and Cosmic Debris (W/A) Full Color. 120 pages HC, 8 1/2"" x 11"" In her thirteen-plus years in existence, oddballs, outcasts, and art freaks the world over have grown to know and love a strange young girl named Emily. With roots in the punk-rock art scene of Santa Cruz skate culture and an early appeal to European trend spotters, the iconic image of Emily and her philosophy of devout individualism have become deeply rooted in global culture. The Art of Emily Volume 1 is the first-ever collection of images showing the wide and inspired range of artistic styles and mediums that have been used to create the world of Emily the Strange. From silk-screened vinyl skateboard stickers to custom rock-and-roll album art, large-scale psychedelic paintings, and insanely intricate Mongolian paper cutting, the fantastic and artful imaginings of Rob Reger, Buzz Parker, and a staggeringly talented array of collaborators will give insight and inspiration to any Emily fan. The world's affection for Emily the Strange can be seen at futuristic shopping malls in Tokyo, in Dutch Halloween fanzines, on the walls of metal clubs in Germany, and throughout the United States!
Written by JOHN BARBER An insider's look at the most anticipated film of 2010! Behind every great Iron Man stands a dedicated group of artists - and now, their secrets are revealed. In THE ART OF IRON MAN 2, you'll find everything from preliminary sketches to fully rendered 3-D images; storyboards to intricate set designs; and all the heroes, villains and technology you've ever imagined! All of Iron Man's new armors, all of Whiplash's weapons, Tony Stark's lab and more are profiled with art and commentary from creators (including comic book fan-favorite Adi Granov) Plus: an unbelievable fold-out section, a sumptuous slipcase and the never-before seen storyboards of the movie's thrilling climax as storyboarded by Genndy Tartakovsky (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Samurai Jack, Powerpuff Girls) 208 pages. /All Ages.
Written by GRANT MORRISON & KEITH GIFFEN Art by GENE HA, JONATHAN WAYSHAK, BRIAN STELFREEZE, JOEL GOMEZ, DARICK ROBERTSON & TREVOR SCOTT Cover by GENE HA The heroes of The Authority are stranded on an Earth where their powers barely work - and they're mere comic book characters. How will they find their way back home? Collecting THE AUTHORITY #1-2 and THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #3-7. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Gene Ha]
Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, ROB LONDON, MICHAEL HOSKIN, RONALD BYRD, MARKUS RAYMOND, MADISON CARTER, GABRIEL SHECHTER, KEVIN GARCIA, SEAN MCQUAID, MIKE O'SULLIVAN, CHRIS BIGGS & JACOB ROUGEMONT Select Character Artwork by GUS VAZQUEZ Cover by MIKE MCKONE The Official Handbook continues to soar during 2010's Heroic Age with an update for all things Avengers, featuring Captain America (Rogers) and Thor! In-depth profiles on the good: Bengal, Black Knight (Percy), Komodo, Whiz Kid and Prodigy! The bad: Proctor, Super-Adaptoid, the Dark Avengers & the Ragnarok clone! And everyone in between: Arkon, Trauma, Bova, Young Masters, and the Phone Ranger?! Featuring ORIGINAL ART for dozens of characters! Avengers Assemble! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Mike McKone]
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel begins a new Heroic Age of Avengers action in May, with the first issues of Brian Michael Bendis' AVENGERS and Ed Brubaker's SECRET AVENGERS leading the way! To celebrate this new Heroic Age for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, we want all SPOTLIGHT faithful to assemble for a double-sized extravaganza jam-packed with inside information, interviews, preview art and some very special surprises. This month's SPOTLIGHT is all things Avengers: Who survived SIEGE? Which heroes passed the Initiative? What's up with Luke Cage and his renegade Avengers? What's life like in a post-Dark Reign world? And where doe Steve Rogers fit into all of this? If you are a fan of the Avengers -- old school or new -- this is a must-buy piece of Marvel memorabilia! [(w) John Rhett Thomas (a) Various (ca) John Romita Jr]
Written by VARIOUS The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #200), Thor (from THOR #287), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #273 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #21) Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 pages. /Rated A.
Written by VARIOUS The chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we continue our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #215), Thor (from THOR #318), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #274 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #27). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next!64 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRIS BUCHNER, RONALD BYRD, RUSS CHAPPELL, MICHAEL HOSKIN, JACOB ROUGEMONT, AL SJOERDSMA, ROBERT J. SODARO, STUART VANDAL, KEVIN WASSER & JEPH YORK The chronicle of the Marvel Universe returns as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three more of Marvel's most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages to we launch our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #1), Thor (from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #100 and 1941's CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1). Watch the Marvel universe's history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) various]
Written by STAN LEE, STEVE ENGLEHART, GERRY CONWAY, JIM SHOOTER, DAVID MICHELINIE, WALT SIMONSON & LARRY HAMA Penciled by JACK KIRBY, DICK AYERS, GEORGE TUSKA, GEORGE PEREZ, JOHN BYRNE, GENE DAY, GENE COLAN, BOB HALL, JOHN BUSCEMA & PAUL RYAN Cover by PAUL RYAN The Boisterious Beast! Tigra the Were-Woman! The Sensational She-Hulk! And of course, the Amazing Spider-Man! Avengers recruitment drives brought in all of them, and it's a day unlike any other when those tales are teamed together for the first time! Plus: a member who comes back from the dead to rejoin and a literal trial by fire when two of Marvel's most enduring characters - and one of mythdom's most heralded heroes - join the team during the Inferno crisis! Also featuring the team's first gathering and its first lineup revision into Cap's Kooky Quartet! Guest-starring X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy and more! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) 1, #16, #137, #151, #181, #211, #221, #300 & #329. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Paul Ryan]
Written by Fabian Nicieza Art by Frazer Irving Cover by Guillem March He was a husband and a father. A brother and a friend. A cop and a dark knight. But he had all that taken away. And in return, he was given a suit of sorrows, a quest for redemption and a new name. He is Azrael, avenging angel for the Order of Purity and a new protector for Gotham City's troubled times. But who will protect the citizens from him? Guest-starring Robin, Nightwing, Talia and the League of Assassins, this miniseries runs alongside BATTLE FOR THE COWL and features the dramatic presence of a strangely familiar, troubled hero with two things on his mind: crazed vengeance for the wrongs he has suffered and salvation for the sins he continues to commit! Scheduled to arrive March 18 1 of 3 32 pages, Full-Color.
(W/A) Various The kids of Springfield learn a valuable civics lesson when Nelson Muntz is accused of pilfering Principal Skinner's war medals. Will Nelson be expelled or will a fair trial before his peers pit principal versus principle? Then a new and magnetic student at school who's fresh off the farm has the whole student body extolling the virtues and uses of corn with strange and horrifying results.
(W) Aragonés (A) Various Lisa is overcome by a bit of Springfield Elementary history when she moves into Homer's old school desk and begins to exhibit some of her father's worst traits and behaviors. Are Lisa's days as a model student at an end, or is there a mystery afoot that will restore her to the honor roll? Then, Bart joins the ranks of the paparazzi and ventures into the world of tabloid journalism. Plus, ""Maggie's Crib"" by Sergio Aragones.
Comedians Patton Oswalt (King of Queens, Ratatouille), Brian Posehn (Just Shoot Me) and Gerry Duggan, and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911) join with Bongo's Ian Boothby and his life partner and gal pal Pia Guerra (Y: The Last Man), along with humor faves Hillary Barta and Tone Rodriguez to become Stand-Up Comics of Comics in the unluckiest and unlikeliest horror book of all-time...Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror the 13th! From ravenous fishy mutations to pygmy youth-making libations, it's a comic congregation that will stir the humours and put a horrifically happy smile on your face.
The third volume in the series collecting every Batman story in chronological order of publication! This volume, collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #46-50, BATMAN #4-5 and more, features The Joker, Clayface and more. [Written by Bill Finger / Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and various / Cover by Kane]
Written by BILL FINGER, DON CAMERON and others Art by JACK BURNLEY, JERRY ROBINSON and others These stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #78-81, BATMAN #18-19 and WORLDS FINEST COMICS #11 include appearances by Two-Face, the Cavalier, the villainous duo Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Crime Surgeon and more!
A new collection of classic Batman tales in black and white, featuring unique visions of the Dark Knight from such comics luminaries as Brian Azzarello, Darwyn Cooke, Judd Winick, Jill Thompson, Michael Wm. Kaluta and many more! [Written by various / Art by various / Cover by Dave Johnson]
Written by LANDRY Q. WALKER and J. TORRES Art by ERIC JONES, CARLO BARBERI and others Batman battles evil in these adventures from BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #7-12, with the help of heroes including Green Arrow, Catman, the Doom Patrol, The Atom, Adam Strange and more, along with appearances by Two-Face, The Joker and more! Scheduled to arrive on NOVEMBER 17 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by Jack Schiff, Bill Finger and others Art by Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, Jack Burnley, Jerry Robinson and others Cover by Dick Sprang In this new hardcover collecting BATMAN #21-25 (1944), The Dynamic Duo face the evil of villains including The Penguin, The Ghost Gang, The Joker, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum and others, with the help of would-be detective Alfred. Advance-solicited; on sale December 16. 228 pages. Full Color.
Written by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, Gerry Conway and J.M. DeMatteis Art by Jose Luís García-López, Kevin Nowlan and others Cover by Jose Luís García-López and Kevin Nowlan TV villain King Tut makes his comics debut in this title collecting BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #26-28, plus stories from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #164 and 171 and BATMAN #353. 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by JEREMY HAUN Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Batman deals with the aftermath of Zsasz's crime wave when a new threat walks upon Gotham City's stage! And in the co-feature, an enemy Kate made in both the courtroom and on the streets of Gotham has decided to make his fight a little more personal [(w) Paul Dini (a) Various (ca) Dustin Nguyen]
Written by J. TORRES Art and cover by ANDY SURIANO Aquaman's kingdom is under attack...from his own brother, the Ocean Master! Can The Dark Knight lend a hand in this underwater family matter? Batman will have to do something fast, or he'll be trapped in Davy Jones's Locker forever. FINAL ISSUE Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 27 32 pages. Full Color.
The complete Greg Pak run of Dynamite's New Battlestar Galactica series is collected here in one massive omnibus edition! Best of all, the special ""Pegasus' one-shot is also featured in this massive softcover collection! This massive ??? Page Softcover Edition also features a complete cover gallery by series cover artists and industry super-stars like Billy Tan, Michael Turner, Nigel Raynor, Stjepan Sejic and more!
Title: Battlestar Galactica: The Manga - Echoes of New Caprica Author: Emily Salzfass, Mike Wellman, Richard Hatch Art By: Anthony Wu, Chrissy Delk, Christopher Schons ISBN: 978-1-4278-1529-3 Price: Format: Manga, 192 pgs. Volume: 1 of 1 Dimensions: 6" x 8.925" Genre Icon: Sci-Fi Genre: Sci-Fi, Action Rating: T (Teen Age 13) Product Synopsis: Culled from storylines that didn't make it past the cutting room floor, the Battlestar Galactica manga takes place in Season 3 of the popular television series. In 'Teacher's Pet,' teacher Laura Roslin struggles to educate and inspire her young students with a 'human-centric' curriculum on New Caprica, until she begins to suspect one of her own students may be a Cylon informer. Back on board the Galactica after Adama's daring rescue of the human population in 'Shelf Life,' President Tom Zarek is determined to root out and punish any human traitor suspected of collaborating with the Cylons during the occupation by death. But will he be able to follow through when a long-lost friend is on top of the target list? And in 'Visitation,' Starbuck is stunned when she discovers the young girl Kacey living in squalor in the shantytown, so stunned that in her attempt to help, she crosses a line that shocks even those closest to her.
(W) Harvey Pekar, Paul Buhle (A) Ed skor In The Beats: A Graphic History, those who were mad to live come back to life through artwork as pulsatingly vibrant as the movement itself. Told by Harvey Pekar and his frequent artistic collaborator Ed skor, and by a range of artists and writers, including feminist comic creator Trina Robbins and MAD Magazine artist Peter Kuper, The Beats takes us on a wild tour. From the Benzedrine-fueled antics of Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs to the painting sessions of Jay DeFeo's disheveled studio, from the jazz hipsters to beatnik chicks, from Chicago's beatnik bistro to San Francisco's famed City Lights bookstore, we see the storied era in all its incarnations.
(W) Harvey Pekar (A) Ed Piskor (W/A) Various First time in Previews! In The Beats: A Graphic History, those who were mad to live come back to life through artwork as pulsatingly vibrant as the movement itself. Told by Harvey Pekar and his frequent artistic collaborator Ed Piskor, and by a range of artists and writers, including feminist comic creator Trina Robbins and MAD Magazine artist Peter Kuper, The Beats takes us on a wild tour. From the Benzedrine-fueled antics of Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs to the painting sessions of Jay DeFeo's disheveled studio, from the jazz hipsters to beatnik chicks, from Chicago's beatnik bistro to San Francisco's famed City Lights bookstore, we see the storied era in all its incarnations. [(w) Harvey Pekar, Various (a) Ed Piskor, Various (ca) Ed Piskor, Various]
The latest volume in Houghton-Mifflin's ground-breaking series! Guest editor Christ Ware and series editor Anne Elizabeth Moore have sought out the best stories to create this cutting-edge collection. With contributors such as Lynda Barry, R. Crumb, Gilbert Hernandez, and Art Spiegelman, no reader will want to be without. [Various]
This newest addition to the Best American series returns with a set of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Lynda Barry and brand-new series editors Jessica Abel and Matt Madden, acclaimed cartoonists in their own right, culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the web to create this cutting-edge collection, ""perfect for newbies as well as fans"" (San Diego Union-Tribune). This volume features such luminaries as Chris Ware, Seth, and Alison Bechdel alongside beloved daily cartoonists like Matt Groening. [Various]
The sold-out Vampirella stories by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar are back in print as part of the Best of Vampirella series! This all-new printing collects Morrison and Millar's legendary saga from Vampirella Monthly #1-6. Considered one of the finest Vampi stories ever, Morrison and Millar team with Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti to take Vampirella in a whole new direction. Also included are two hard-to-find short stories - Millar's critically acclaimed Vampirella debut "A Cold Day In Hell" and Grant Morrison's "Blood Red Game." [Morrison, Millar, Conner, Palmiotti & Various]
Some of the biggest and best names in comics have done short stories in long sought-after but hard-to-find Vampirella specials. Now these great lost tales are gathered in one place! Warren Ellis, Bruce Timm, James Robinson, Ray Lago, Mark Texeira, Christopher Priest, Alan Davis, Ty Templeton, Archie Goodwin, Jose Gonzales - they're all here! Includes a rare Dracula story by Alan Moore and Gary Frank, with an exclusive interview with Moore! Cover by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) [Various]
The Best of Write Now features highlights from the acclaimed magazine, including in-depth interviews about writing from top talents, including: Brian Michael Bendis, Jeph Loeb, Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, Paul Levitz, Axel Alonso, and others! There's also "Nuts & Bolts" tutorials, featuring scripts from landmark comics and the pencil art that was drawn from them, including: Civil War #1, Batman: Hush #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #47, Amazing Spider-Man #539, and more! How-to articles by the best comics writers and editors around abound, like John Ostrander, Dennis O'Neil, Kurt Busiek, Steven Grant, and Joey Cavalieri. Professional secrets of top comics pros including Neil Gaiman, Mark Waid, Trina Robbins, Peter David, and Stan Lee! Top editors telling exactly what it takes to get hired by them! Plus more great tips to help you prepare for your big break, or simply appreciate comics on a new level! [Various]
The Toa Nuva suffer a mysterious loss of their powers which threatens their very existence. It's the work of the Bohrok-Kal, a special squad of mutated Bohrok who seek to free the swarm queens and unleash the Bohrok again. With the help of the legendary Mask of Time, the Toa Nuva are able to defeat the Kal. Meanwhile, a Matoran villager named Takua has stumbled upon the long-hidden Mask of Light. He and his best friend, Jaller, are sent by the village elders, the Turaga, to find the Toa to whom the mask is destined to belong. But Makuta unleashes twisted creatures called Rahkshi against the island in an effort to stop the Toa of Light from coming into being! [by Various]
Because YOU demanded it - the Black Terror returns as Dynamite continues the Black Terror ongoing series! Again featuring the covers and direction of Alex Ross, writer Phil (The Darkness, MASQUERADE) Hester joins the team as series writer and is joined by Jonathan (MEET THE BAD GUYS) Lau for this thrilling second story arc!
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, PETER J. TOMASI & J.T. KRUL Art by ED BENES, ARDIAN SYAF, EDDY BARROWS & OTHERS Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI Superman, Batman and The Titans battle their greatest foes and long lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, PETER J. TOMASI & J.T. KRUL Art by ED BENES, ARDIAN SYAF, EDDY BARROWS & OTHERS Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI Superman, Batman and The Titans battle their greatest foes and long lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries.
[(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GEOFF JOHNS & GREG RUCKA Art by SCOTT KOLINS, NICOLA SCOTT, EDDY BARROWS & RUY JOSE Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI The Flash, Wonder Woman and the JSA come face to face with their greatest foes and long-lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GEOFF JOHNS & GREG RUCKA Art by SCOTT KOLINS, NICOLA SCOTT, EDDY BARROWS & RUY JOSE Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI The Flash, Wonder Woman and the JSA come face to face with their greatest foes and long-lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries.
Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by PATRICK GLEASON, REBECCA BUCHMAN & OTHERS Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and John Stewart join the rest of the GL Corps in the desperate struggle to preserve the Central Power Battery and Oa itself from being consumed by the Black Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39-47. [(w) Peter J. Tomasi (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by PATRICK GLEASON, REBECCA BUCHMAN & OTHERS Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and John Stewart join the rest of the GL Corps in the desperate struggle to preserve the Central Power Battery and Oa itself from being consumed by the Black Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39-47.
[(w) Peter J. Tomasi (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by DOUG MAHNKE, ED BENES & OTHERS Cover by IVAN REIS & RUDOLFO MIGLIARI The Black Lanterns descend on a spectrum of Corps across the universe in this hardcover collecting GREEN LANTERN #43-52. Plus: Black Hand's connection to the Black Lantern Corps is explained, and key plot points essential to enjoying the storyline to its fullest are revealed. [(w) Geoff Johns (a) Various (ca) Ivan Reis; Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by DOUG MAHNKE, ED BENES & OTHERS Cover by IVAN REIS & RUDOLFO MIGLIARI The Black Lanterns descend on a spectrum of Corps across the universe in this hardcover collecting GREEN LANTERN #43-52. Plus: Black Hand's connection to the Black Lantern Corps is explained, and key plot points essential to enjoying the storyline to its fullest are revealed.
[(w) Geoff Johns (a) Various (ca) Ivan Reis; Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, GREG RUCKA & OTHERS Art by RYAN SOOK, DENYS COWAN & OTHERS Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI Seven classic DCU titles - THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN, THE QUESTION, PHANTOM STRANGER, STARMAN, THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, CATWOMAN and WEIRD WESTERN TALES - are resurrected alongside GREEN ARROW #30 and ADVENTURE COMICS #7 in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in hardcover! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, GREG RUCKA & OTHERS Art by RYAN SOOK, DENYS COWAN & OTHERS Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI Seven classic DCU titles - THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN, THE QUESTION, PHANTOM STRANGER, STARMAN, THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, CATWOMAN and WEIRD WESTERN TALES - are resurrected alongside GREEN ARROW #30 and ADVENTURE COMICS #7 in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in hardcover!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI & STERLING GATES Art by JERRY ORDWAY, IVAN REIS, DAVE GIBBONS, DOUG MAHNKE & OTHERS Cover by DAVE GIBBONS & RUDOLFO MIGLIARI From the pages of TALES OF THE CORPS #1-3, GREEN LANTERN #49 and ADVENTURE COMICS #4-5: Witness Saint Walker's pilgrimage of hope, Carol Ferris"" sacrifice for love, the first appearance of the Indigo Tribe and much more! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Dave Gibbons; Rudolfo Miglirai]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI & STERLING GATES Art by JERRY ORDWAY, IVAN REIS, DAVE GIBBONS, DOUG MAHNKE & OTHERS Cover by DAVE GIBBONS & RUDOLFO MIGLIARI From the pages of TALES OF THE CORPS #1-3, GREEN LANTERN #49 and ADVENTURE COMICS #4-5: Witness Saint Walker's pilgrimage of hope, Carol Ferris sacrifice for love, the first appearance of the Indigo Tribe and much more!
[(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Dave Gibbons; Rudolfo Miglirai]
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS Art by CHRIS BATISTA Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Just when things couldn't get any worse for our golden hero, fan-favorite JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writers Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis take over the ongoing writing chores of BOOSTER GOLD starting here! When someone from Booster's past resurfaces, Booster's life is turned upside down and inside out, and only a trip through the timestream can possibly set things straight. And don't miss Booster starring alongside his ex-JLI buddies in this month's JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #1 from writers Keith Giffen and Judd Winick! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Kevin Maguire]
BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY ARCHIVES Various (W/A) scheduled to arrive May 12 Full-Color, 256 pages HC, 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" A circus performer terrorized by mysterious powers from beyond . . . a jade idol of a monkey that carries a curse on a South Pacific island drives a man to the brink of madness . . . an art gallery haunted by paintings that come to life at night . . . a dictator who sees enemies around every corner, but who can't see the threat right before his eyes. For nearly twenty years, the comic-book series Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery wove stories of intrigue, suspense, and macabre drama. Hosted by renowned actor Boris Karloff, the comic featured contributions from some of comics history's most well-known creators: Alex Toth, Joe Orlando (EC artist and editor), Mike Sekowsky (Justice League of America artist), Frank Thorne, José Luis García-López, Arnold Drake, Len Wein (co-creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine), Al Williamson, Jerry Robinson (creator of the Joker), Dan Spiegle, and many others. o Originally published by Gold Key and unavailable for three decades, more than thirty spine-chilling stories are compiled in a new collection. o Features a new introduction by Boris Karloff's daughter Sara Karloff.
Written by Matt Wayne Art and cover by Howard Porter At long last, the first meeting of Static and Black Lightning! Virgil Hawkins has always had a bit of a problem with authority figures - especially politicos as seemingly crooked as one-time Luthor crony Jefferson Pierce. When Black Lightning comes to speak at Hemingway High""s commencement, Static fully intends to give him a piece of his mind. But not if Holocaust takes a piece out of both of them first! Scheduled to arrive on June 17 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY, MARK BROOKS, ALEX MALEEV, MIKE DEODATO, MICHAEL GAYDOS, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, DAVID FINCH, FRANK CHO & JIM MAHFOOD Celebrating Brian Michael Bendis' 10th anniversary at Mighty Marvel! Writing as many as five Marvel titles simultaneously, Bendis has become one of the company's most prolific creators during the past decade; his multiple Eisner Awards testify to quality that rivals such quantity. In 2000, the crime-noir veteran re-created Marvel's most vital character for modern audiences in Ultimate Spider-Man, harbinger of the growing Ultimate universe and still thriving as it eclipses 100 issues. He shook the world of Daredevil by revealing the hero's secret identity, setting into motion storylines whose repercussions will far outlast his departure. He next de- and re-constructed the Avengers, paving the way for the House of M crossover, which rocked the foundations of the Marvel Universe. And then he shook up the status quo again, unleashing a Secret Invasion of alien shapeshifters on the Marvel heroes. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #13, NEW AVENGERS #22, ALIAS #10, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1, CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, ULTIMATE X-MEN #41, DAREDEVIL #65, NEW AVENGERS #15, ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9, DARK AVENGERS #9 and material from STAN LEE PRESENTS. 360 pages. /Rated T
BrickJournal Magazine is the ultimate resource for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, and this full-color book compiles the first three digital-only issues in printed form for the first time ever! It spotlights all aspects of the LEGO Community, showcasing events, people, and models, with contributions and how-to articles by top builders worldwide, new product intros, and more! Featured are interviews with: LEGO car builder Zachary Sweigart (showing his version of the time-traveling DeLorean from the movie Back to the Future), Jørgen Vig Knudstorp (CEO of LEGO Systems, Inc.), Mecha builders Bryce McLone and Jeff Ranjo, paraplegic LEGO builder Scott Warfield, Bob Carney (LEGO castle builder extraordinaire) and Ralph Savelsburg (LEGO plane builder), Reverend Brendan Powell Smith (author of the LEGO version of the Bible), NASA Astronaut Trainer Kieth Johnson, Jake McKee (Global Community Director for The LEGO Group), builder Jason Allemann on recreating the spacecraft from 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Make Contact, features on the Bionicle universe, how to make your own custom bricks, plus building instructions and techniques, and more! [Various]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, FERNANDO PASARIN, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can't possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright and shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can't tell you...yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. It all begins in the specially priced issue #1! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, FERNANDO PASARIN, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can't possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright and shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can't tell you...yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. It all begins in the specially priced issue #1! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
Volume Four of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus series concludes Buffy's high school career, wrapping up Season Three of the show's storyline. Collected in this volume are: The complete "Bad Blood," saga written by Andi Watson (Clubbing), the first attempt at making a "season" of the comics, where Buffy battles a sultry vampire who hungers for a lot more than blood; the first comics work by Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series writer Doug Petrie, and critically acclaimed artists Eric Powell (The Goon), Ryan Sook (Star Wars: Rebellion), and Cliff Richards (Buffy Season Eight #10), whose stories follow the Scoobies through their final year at Sunnydale High; and includes the first Angel miniseries, The Hollower, written by acclaimed Buffy novelist, Christopher Golden (Baltimore: or the Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire) This volume collects Buffy issues #9-11, 13-15, 17-20, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bad Dog, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru, Who Made Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: The Hollower. [Various]
Faith. Giles. Let's catch up! In an amazing one-shot issue, the esteemed Jim Krueger-whose works include Avengers/Invaders, Earth X, Justice, and multiple original series-fleshes out the go-to girl for dirty deeds, Faith, and her new partner, Giles. After her last thankless escapade, where she put a stop to Buffy-hunting Slayer and kindred spirit Lady Gigi, Faith decided that though she's determined to be finished with bloodshed, she's not ready to leave misguided Slayers (like Gigi) with nowhere to turn. Fast-forward to the present . . . bloodshed still abounds, and the Faith-and-Giles team is still finding out what it really means to help those chosen to slay . . . Executive Produced by Joss Whedon! Full Color. 40 pages Ongoing.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivating cult phenomenon and one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of the last decade, burst into the comics realm in August of 1998. Nearly every year since, the rich thematic material of good vs. evil, Slayer vs. vampire, friendship vs. isolation, and black vs. the new black has been explored at Dark Horse in over a hundred different issues-and by the biggest luminaries in the business. The stunning visuals unachievable on a small-screen budget have come to life, realized by Chris Bachalo, J. Scott Campbell, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Eric Powell, Cliff Richards, Tim Sale, and Ryan Sook, among others. Take a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics. Featuring the best Buffy art to be found anywhere in comics. . cherry-picked from the Slayer's first decade at Dark Horse!
Written by various Art by various It's the best of BEN10: ALIEN FORCE and THE SECRET SATURDAYS in this exciting new title collecting stories from issues #26-42 of CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK! Scheduled to arrive on October 27 144 pages. Full Color.
Written by SCOTT CUNNINGHAM & OTHERS Art by ROBERT POPE & OTHERS The popular Cartoon Network shows join forces in one comic book collection! This new volume features stories from CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #19-21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30-32, 34-38 and 41. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
Written by AMY WOLFRAM Art by MIN S. KU Cover by MIKE CAVALLARO Ben's newfound popularity leads to a dream gig as a celebrity judge at a beauty pageant! But Julie and Gwen are none too thrilled with a pageant that exploits women, while Kevin is all for it. Ben's gig, however, is put in jeopardy when he's attacked by an ugly 1,000-year-old alien. Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 13 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by SCOTT BEATTY and JAKE BLACK Art by ETHEN BEAVERS and MIN S. KU Cover by MIN S. KU What happens when Van Kleiss meets a beautiful EVO who is every bit his intellectual match? When this love connection comes together, it could mean the end of the world as we know it! Hopefully Rex and Bobo can stop their diabolical plan before it's too late!
No Saturday morning breakfast was complete without a healthy dose of cartoons. Inspired in style and execution by fond memories and fueled by mature storytelling, the creators of Cereal & Pajamas bring you endless worlds of adventure: faraway galaxies, zombified tomorrows, fantastic landscapes, crime-ridden cities, and many more. Saturday morning grows up with 11 original tales by industry veterans and newcomers alike. Cover by Jack Lawrence. [Various]
Bruce Jones (W), Steven Grant (W), John Buscema (A), Ernie Chan (A), Mark Silvestr (A), Alfredo Alcala (A), and Val Mayerik (A) Full Color. 200 pages TPB, 7'' x 10'' Taking over writing duties on Conan the Barbarian in the early 1980s, Bruce Jones brought his humor and horror sensibilities-as well as his knack for telling great short stories-to the title, invigorating John Buscema, who returned to work on the series with Conan #136. In The Chronicles of Conan: Isle of the Dead and Other Stories, these two comic-book titans lead Conan on a thrilling tour of Hyboria-from the monster-infested Bossonian Marshes to the hideous slave markets of Belthem-as Conan encounters strange, supernatural foes, beguiling women, and overconfident rulers. Stories like ''The River of Death,'' ''Titan's Gambit,'' and the two-part ''Spider Isle'' adventure are meticulously restored and recolored, and Jones and Buscema are joined by such talents as Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestri, Val Mayerik, Alfredo Alcala, and others. This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #135 to #142, including all original series covers. Since rekindling the Conan franchise in 2004, Dark Horse has sold over 350,000 Conan graphic novels!
Simon Furman (w) Geoff Senior, Jose Delbo, Dwayne Turner, Andrew Wildman (a) The war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS rages on. This fifth collection of vintage TRANSFORMERS lore spans issues #62-74, and brings us closer to the conclusion of the original series! Enjoy the five-part ""Matrix Quest,"" as well as stories like ""Deadly Obsession,"" ""The Human Factor,"" ""...All This and Civil War 2,"" ""Out of Time,"" and ""The Void!"" TPB Full Color. 284 pages. ISBN: 978-1-60010-568-5
(W/A) Various The Knight anthology series focuses on the male characters from Code Geass, and presents side stories by an eclectic group of manga artists. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
(W/A) Various The Knight anthology series focuses on the male characters from Code Geass, and presents fun side stories, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes vignettes created by an eclectic group of manga artists.
Another great Arf book for 2008, featuring one of the greatest cartoonists of all time - Milt Gross! The Gross-ness begins on the cover with a stunning painting by the Count of Cartoons depicting Uncle Sam as he grinds up a sea of immigrants into a parade of classic comic strip characters. During the 1920s Gross drew a comic strip that left the last panel blank for aspiring artists. Arf series editor Craig Yoe has drafted a Who's Who of contemporary cartoonists to complete Gross' unfinished masterpieces, among them Art Spiegelman, Patrick McDonnell, R. Crumb, Bil Keane, Johnny Ryan, Jaime Hernandez, Mike Mignola, and more! For the history buff, Comic Arf delivers with showcases of Dudley Fisher, Arch Dale, and a hard-hitting chapter entitled ""The 15 Most Powerful Anti-War Cartoons of History." [Various]
Following in the footsteps of the Dungeons & Dragons publications that have come before, the covers of Devil's Due's D & D comics feature cover art that is evocatively beautiful and stand as works of art in and of themselves! Collected for the first time - every cover from the FORGOTTEN REALMS, DRAGONLANCE and EBERRON series - in one gorgeous coffee table book! Featuring art by Todd Lockwood, Tyler Walpole, Tim Seeley and more! [Artists: Tim Seeley, Tyler Walpole, Todd Lockwood & Various Cover: Tyler Walpole]
They may be only one notch below humans on the evolutionary ladder, but gorillas and monkeys have for decades climbed to the top of the comic-book world as heroes and villains, monsters and masterminds, and soldiers and sidekicks. Comics Gone Ape! is the missing link to primates in comics, spotlighting a barrel of simian superstars like Beppo, BrainiApe, the Gibbon, Gleek, Gorilla Man, Grease Monkey, King Kong, Konga, Mojo Jojo, Sky Ape, and Titano. Comics Gone Ape! is loaded with rare and classic artwork, chest-thumping cover galleries, and 11 exclusive interviews with apes artists and writers including Arthur Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien), Frank Cho, Carmine Infantino (Detective Chimp, Grodd), Joe Kubert (Tor, Tarzan), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Doug Moench (Planet of the Apes), and Bob Oksner (Angel and the Ape). With its all-new Avengers-as-gorillas cover by Arthur Adams, you won't be able to keep your filthy paws off this book! Edited by Back Issue magazine's Michael Eury. [by Various]
Marvel Monsters and Monkey Kings make mayhem in Comics Journal #284! Gary Groth interviews cartoonist Roger Langridge, creator of a rogue's gallery of characters such as Fred the Clown, Art d'Ecco, and Knuckles the Malevolent Nun. The New Zealand native will also talk about his collaborative work, such as his recent turn as the artist for Marvel's Fin Fang Foom. Also interviewed is Xeric-winner Gene Yang, whose young-adult graphic novel, American Born Chinese, was recently nominated for a National Book Award. From the turn of the 19th century, Frederick Burr Opper's comic strip Happy Hooligan - one of the inspirations for Chaplin's Little Tramp - is examined, complete with approximately 30 Sunday strips reproduced in full-color! [Various]
Hard truth, subjective take, or slanted hatchet job? Monte Schulz and a roundtable of Peanuts experts and critics probe and debate David Michaelis' controversial biography of one of the most influential and beloved cartoonists of all time: Charles M. Shulz. Matt Madden, co-series-editor of the Best American Comics anthology series, will dish about his upcoming comics textbook, written and drawn with Jessica Abel, and his efforts to translate the OuBaPo movement into English with 99 Exercises in Style. Gary Groth examines political caricaturist and Hunter S. Thompson illustrator Ralph Steadman. Plus, a color gallery of ""The Wall of Flesh"" and other '50s horror stories from Golden Age cartoonist Bob Powell rounds out the issue. [Various]
Meet Nemesis the Warlock, champion of the coming rebellion as he battles against the wicked forces of Torquemada. Joining him is Thoth - spawn of Nemesis himself - just as blood-thirsty as his dad! Also along for this wild ride are the ABC Warriors, joining the Warlock on his weird and wonderful adventures. This is classic 2000 AD, brought to you by some of the greatest names in comics! . [Various]
When the internationally famous barbarian hero returned to comics, with an all-new fresh start by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) and dynamic artists Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, and Dave Stewart, the result was instant sell-outs and multiple printings to keep up with the demand. Now Conan's earliest adventures are collected in a handsome 176-page collection. Catch all the action and savagery as he wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant's Daughter, and is taken as a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea! This top-selling new series faithfully expands on original author Robert E. Howard's literary creation. Collecting issues #1-#6 and fourteen pages from issue #7 of the ongoing series. Writer Kurt Busiek treats him with the dignified respect due one of the towering figures in fantasy literature it feels like historians unearthed a vibrant, bloody tapestry. These are, once again, the days of high adventure.-Entertainment Weekly
Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), J.D. Mettler (C), José Villarrubia (C) A mysterious curse lingers, following Conan as he attempts to return to his homeland, and a great darkness looms ahead in the doomed city of Yaralet. This latest collection in Dark Horse's smart, innovative Conan series finds the cunning Cimmerian chased by both unfinished business from his past and a strange novice magician who seeks to deliver a dire warning to the wandering barbarian. A great evil from Conan's past moves ever closer while unfathomable terrors awaken and come into view. Conan is, of course, eager to meet both head on! Truman knows Conan. He knows how the barbarian speaks. He knows how he acts. He knows how he swings his blade and thinks at the same time. Conan has been written as little more than mindless eye candy . . . but never by Truman. He has love and respect for the character and this comes through in every issue he scribes. -Broken Frontier
Collecting the six specials that feature the exploits of the Challengers of the Beyond as they seek out Ray Palmer across the many worlds of the Multiverse! Scheduled to arrive in July. [Written and illustrated by Various / Cover by Greg Tocchinni]
Do you remember when your local drive-in was rocking on a Friday night and all of the monsters were the result of nuclear waste and government conspiracies? Creature Feature is your chance to relive your youth or visit a joyous time of cinematic insanity done right for the first time. Welcome back to the 70s and 80s because the first Triple and a half Creature Feature of the new millennium is set to begin! This issue features three and a half scintillating tales of monsterous horror done right - over the top and gratuitous with a super-cool soundtrack. (Readers are responsible for providing their own tunes.) Grab a date, leave the kids at home, and stuff as many friends in your trunk as possible for out of this world terror in Abducted by Chris Yost, hot girls and feathery friends in Hooters by CB Cebulski, creepy crawlies in Why Did It Have To Be Spiders? by Andy Schmidt, and the first half of the rocktacular Rockenstein by Brian Smith, a tale so demented the drive-in is only willing to screen the first half of it lest they get shut down altogether for public indecency! [Various]
Gather up your wooden stakes, your blood-covered hatchets, and all the skeletons in the darkest depths of your closet, and prepare for a horrifying adventure into the darkest corners of comics history. Dark Horse Comics further corners the market on high quality horror storytelling with one of the most anticipated releases of the decade, a hardcover archive collection of legendary Creepy Magazine. This groundbreaking material turned the world of graphic storytelling on its head in the early 1960s, as phenomenal young artists like Bernie Wrightson and Neal Adams reached new artistic heights with their fascinating explorations of classic and modern horror stories. Brilliant, classic Creepy stories from 1964-1966 raised from the dead after twenty-five years. Featuring work by such comics luminaries as Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, Alex Toth, and Frank Frazetta. Archive editions of Creepy will be the cornerstone of any comic-book library. Volume One reprints the first five terrifying issues of the magazine's original run, reprinted in the original magazine size! On sale June 18. [Various (W/A)]
Collecting the critically acclaimed trio of one-shots - Cthulhu Tales, Cthulhu Tales: The Rising, and the sold-out Cthulhu Tales: Tainted! Featuring Lovecraftian-laden stories by Keith Giffen, Andrew Cosby, John Rogers, Johanna Stokes, Michael Alan Nelson, Casey Grey, Hans Rodionoff, Brendan Hay, and more. Lovecraft lives again! [by Various]
Collecting the first four issues of Cthulhu Tales: The Series! Steve Niles, master of modern comics horror, makes his first foray into the Lovecraft mythos with two disturbing tales of evil. William Messner-Loebs introduces two strange detectives who won't soon be forgotten. Mark Waid struggles to keep up. Luckily, he has the help of Tom Peyer, Michael Alan Nelson, Christine Boylan, and others! Viva Nyarlathotep! [Various]
Collecting issues 5-8 of the blockbuster anthology Cthulhu Tales! A dozen short stories by some of today's best horror writers and artists as they harness the power of the H.P. Lovecraft mythos with tales of modern terror! [Various]
The most horrific stories ever assembled come together under an anthology like only Arcana could put together. This monster read will show you... remind you... why you are scared of the dark! Arcana has scheduled the sequel to its fan-favorite independent anthology to happen just in time with Halloween, and will be in stores for a spooktacular treat! [Various]
Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Sid Greene Cover by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson The super-speedsters of two worlds race into adventure in this new collection of tales! Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, The Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with his predecessor, Jay Garrick, in this hardcover featuring THE FLASH #123, 129, 137, 151 and 173. 144 pages. Full Color.
(W) Robert Schnakenberg (A) Various Here are 100 of the most important, most incredible, and most bizarre comic-book covers from DC's incredible archives - all perforated and ready to display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle! From Action Comics #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known heroes like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC's extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Complete with a foreword from longtime DC Comics veteran Paul Levitz, this amazing anthology is a must-have item for any comic-book fan!
Don't miss this collection of 13 stories of tricks and treats by some of comics' top creators, including writers Steve Niles, Mark Waid, Steve Seagal, Dan DiDio, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Peter Johnson (TV's Supernatural), David Arquette (Scream), Cliff Dorfman (Entourage) and many more with art by Ian Churchill, Dean Ormston, Dustin Nguyen , Bernard Chang and others! The inmates of Arkham horrify each other with terrifying tales involving Superman and zombies, Batman and vampires, Robin and werewolves, Aquaman and witches, Flash and the dead, and more! Plus, the return of Resurrection Man! [Written and Illustrated by Various / Cover by Gene Ha]
Written by LEN WEIN Art by ANDY KUBERT, JOE KUBERT & J.G. JONES Cover by ANDY KUBERT & JOE KUBERT 1:25 variant cover by J.G. JONES It starts here! DC Comics proudly presents a ten-part history of the DC Universe spanning five generations of heroes from the dawn of the Mystery Men to present day. In this first exciting issue, the Second World War rages on, giving birth to a new breed of hero. Caped and masked urban myths become legends as they emerge from the shadows to earn their place in history. Meanwhile, explore the bizarre new heroes Dr. Fate and The Spectre and learn whether their powers are realor imagined. Join renowned writer Len Wein (SWAMP THING, Incredible Hulk), legendary artist Joe Kubert (SGT. ROCK), his son, the fan-favorite Andy Kubert (BATMAN, X-Men) and J.G. Jones (FINAL CRISIS, 52) as they unearth the DCU's epic history in this event you won't want to miss! [(w) Len Wein (a) Various (ca) Andy Kubert ; Joe Kubert]
Collecting the 4-issue miniseries WORLD WAR III! Chaos has broken out across the globe, and the grim reality leads to the loss of a Teen Titan. The fate of Aquaman is revealed, a hero is reborn, and the DC Universe bands together against the wrath of an ancient evil! Advance-solicited; on sale November 7. [Written by Keith Champagne and John Ostrander / Art by Various / Cover by Ethan Van Sciver]
This anthology, set in the Deadworld universe, features all-new stories! In ""The Quest,"" a woman searches for her husband even though he's a zombie. ""The Coming of the Queen"" reveals an old woman who somehow kept the zombies at bay. ""Full English Breakfast"" shows the horror on the other side of the Atlantic, plus many other stories. [Various]
RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #3 (MAR063369) Deady, that evil teddy, returns in his greatest and most hilarious adventure yet as he takes on the land of the rising sun! Every Japanese cliché is lampooned and exploited as Deady takes on Godzilla, conveyer belt sushi bars, cosplayers, and one very, very cute little Japanese Gothic Lolita who turns out to be very, very crazy! Once again Voltaire invites some of the greatest talents in the comic book world to join him in his Japanese invasion. In this issue Deady Meets Kabuki! (by David Mack), Deady Meets Shi! (by Billy Tucci), Deady Meets Princess Ai (by TokyoPop), and Deady meets a bevy of other Japanese hotties at the hands of Junko Mizuno (Pure Trance, Hellbabies) and Yasushi Nirasawa (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D). With amazing guest art by Andy Lee and flaming hot front and back covers by Tokidoki's Simone Legno! Written and illustrated by Voltaire honored guest contributors David Mack, Junko Mizuno, Andy Lee, Yasushi Nirasawa, and more! [by Voltaire & Various]
(W) Kevin Tinsley The original edition of Digital Prepress for Comic Books became the ultimate reference used by professionals throughout the industry. This updated edition covers current software upgrades and features new sections on PDF generation and InDesign. With over 200 pages of detailed instructions and 300 color illustrations, this manual provides the answers and solutions you will need to successfully print a magazine or graphic novel. .
Discovered is a sequential art anthology that asks artists to use a found object as at catalyst for a story. Thirty-seven original stories created by students and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design are collected in this book which features some of the most promising young comics creators today. The sequential art faculty selected these outstanding stories from more than 90 stylistically and thematically diverse submissions. This is the SCAD Sequential Art Department's third anthology! [Various; Edited John Lowe]
Imagine a flat world, sitting on the backs of four elephants, who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time) parallel to our own - but also very different. That is the setting for Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series, which now celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Discworld Graphic Novels presents the very first two volumes of this much-loved series in graphic novel form. First published fifteen years ago, these fully illustrated versions are now issued for the first time in hardback. Introduced here are the bizarre misadventures of Twoflower, the Discworld's first ever tourist, and possibly - portentously - its last, and his guide Rinceflower, the spectacularly inept wizard. Not to mention the Luggage, which has a mind of its own! [by Terry Pratchett & Various]
Grant Morrison, Steve Moore, Steve Parkhouse (w) Dave Gibbons, Bryan Hitch, John Ridgway, Robert Hack (a) Follow the Doctor and Tardis as they travel through time and space, solving problems, righting wrongs, and meeting strange new creatures and people along the way. With stories by comics superstars Grant Morrison (Infinite Crisis) and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). TPB Full Color. " 6.625" x 10.187" " 128 pages. "
The first of two volumes featuring the sixth Doctor's complete comic strip run from the pages of Doctor Who Magazine! Featuring the epic stories of the Doctor, Peri, and Frobisher as they travel through time and space. Stories included are "The Shape-Shifter," "Voyager" (written by sixth Doctor actor Colin Baker), "Once Upon a Time Lord" and more! . [Various]
Presenting Gemstone's first-ever 'Disney Choose-Your-Own Adventure'! It's an all-new Egyptian thriller by fan-favorites Pat and Shelly Block, in which you decide the fate of Donald Duck and Huey, Dewey and Louie! Next, discover Carl Barks' 1943 epic, 'The Mummy's Ring'! When a mystery man kidnaps one of Donald's nephews, the trail leads the Ducks to Cairo's Bey of El Dagga! [Various]
Written by Keith Giffen; co-feature written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis Art and cover by Justiniano & Livesay; co-feature art by Kevin Maguire The Doom Patrol battle to the death with their former teammates in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in! Faced with the imminent deaths of the entire population of Oolong Island and desperate for options, they abandon their roles as the World's Strangest Super Heroes and take up their new roles...as live bait. Meanwhile, in the Metal Men co-feature, the battle between our robot friends and the living mannequins of The Clique comes to its messy conclusion. Scheduled to arrive on December 9. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by KEITH GIFFEN Art by MATTHEW CLARK, JUSTINIANO & LIVESAY Cover by MATTHEW CLARK The first issues of The Doom Patrol's new series are collected as the team deals with a black hole and comes face to face with death in a BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in. [(w) Kieth Giffen (a) Various (ca) Matthew Clark]
This humongous, Kirby-style giant moster treasury is weird and wacky (Stan Lee), laugh-out-loud... enourmously entertaining goofiness (Newsarama.Com) and hilarious (Steven Grant, Permanent Damage)! Starring everyone's favorite Tabloid Journalist, Doris Danger, as she encounters the Monster Liberation Army, scuba-driving hillbillies, men disguised as robots, menacing mannequins, a Fez-wearing cult, and more! Featuring over 20 pages of new material and pin-up art by Shag, Mike Allred, Sam Kieth, John Severin, Dave Gibbons, J.H. Williams III, Al Feldstein, Russ Heath, Esad Ribic, Michael Lark, and more!
[by Various]
In the realms of Dragonlance, the tale of one knight is legendary. The dark goddess Takhisis has unleashed evil on the world of Krynn, and only the Knights of Solamnia stand in her way. From amongst their ranks comes Huma, a man destined to be the greatest hero of this world! Collecing issues #1-6 of the LEGEND OF HUMA mini-series! [Author: Richard Knaak Adapted By: Various Artist: Mike S. Miller, Andrea Divito, Steve Kurth & Vario]
In the realms of the Dragonlance, the tale of one knight is legendary. The dark goddess Takhisis has unleashed evil on the world of Krynn, and only the Knights of Solamnia stand in her way. From amongst their ranks comes Huma, a man destined to be the greatest hero of this world. This is his story... At last! Collecing issues #1-6 of the LEGEND OF HUMA mini-series! [Author: Richard Knaak Adaptation: various Artists: Mike S. Miller, Andrea DiVito, Steve Kurth, etc.]
Drawn & Quarterly Showcase returns with a 5th volume featuring the work of some of the best new talents from across the globe. The series is hailed for its consistent quality and for the superior editorial vision of its short stories, volume after volume. More often than not, it is the first time the cartoonists have had the chance to work in full-color with twenty-five pages, and on such a wide-reaching visual platform. Artists featured include Anneli Furmark (Sweden), Amanda Vähämäki (Finland), and T. Edward Bak (USA), with Vähämäki providing the cover art. [by Various]
Road to Perdition author Max Allan Collins re-introduces us to the thrilling and mysterious first volume of Crime SuspenStories - six full issues and 24 complete stories by the likes of Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Harvey Kurtzman. Wally Wood, Jack Kamen, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, George Roussos and others, originally published between 1950 and 1951! [by Various]