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Absolute Dark Knightby Klaus Janson, Lynn VarleyISBN 1401210791 (1-4012-1079-1)
Hardcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Absolute Dark Knight'Book summary:Written by Frank Miller Art by Miller & Klaus Janson Cover by Miller Reoffered to coincide with the ABSOLUTE RONIN HC, this oversized, slipcased hardcover collects both THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN, along with bonus sketch material and more. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more! On sale July 2 - 8.25" x 12.5", 512 pg, FC, $99.99 US - RELIST [via]
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Ace in the Holeby George R. R. MartinISBN 1596872829 (1-59687-282-9)
Softcover, ibooks, Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Ace in the Hole'Book summary:Continuing the best alternate universe series edited by George R.R. Martin, the sixth volume in the Wild Cards saga is set in Atlanta, 1988. Terror stalks the halls of the Omni convention center. A fanatical religious leader has vowed to crush the rights of all Wild Cards, and a hidden Ace wields a terrifying power to determine the outcome of the convention. Against this backdrop of passion and intrigue, a handful of Aces and Jokers struggle for control of a nation. Features stories by Walton Simons, Victor Milan, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Stephen Leigh, and Walter Jon Williams. [via]
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Aces Highby George R. R. Martin, Floyd HughesISBN 1596872837 (1-59687-283-7)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Aces High'Book summary:It all began in 1946, when the bizarre, gene-altering A3Wild CardsAy virus was unleashed in the skies over New York City. A virus that created superpowered Aces and bizarre, disfigured Jokers. Now, thirty years later, the victims face a new nightmare. From the far reaches of space comes The Swarm, a deadly menace that could very well destroy the planet. Putting aside their hatred and mistrust, Aces and Jokers must form an uneasy alliance and prepare for a battle they must not lose. [via]
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The Adventures of Captain Underpantsby Dav PilkeyISBN 0590846280 (0-590-84628-0)
Softcover, Scholastic Paperbacks
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Adventures of Captain Underpants'Book summary:The first book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series!
George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school and now they're going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is so secret, even HE doesn't know who he is!
Acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor illustrator Dav Pilkey provides young readers with the adventure of a lifetime in this outrageously funny, action-packed, easy-to-read chapter book. With hilarious pictures on every page, The Adventures of Captain Underpants is great for both beginning and chapter-book readers. And like Dav's other best-selling books of humour, it is sure to provide even the most reluctant readers with hours of fun. [via]
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Alien Enemiesby Scott Heine, Rob Bell, Adam HughesISBN 1558061126 (1-55806-112-6)
Softcover, Putnam Berkley
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All over the World and Other Storiesby Warren Ellis, John CassadayISBN 1563896486 (1-56389-648-6)
Softcover, DC Comics
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The Amazing Spider-Manby Stan Lee, Steve DitkoISBN 0785118640 (0-7851-1864-0)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises
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The Authorityby Warren EllisISBN 1563896613 (1-56389-661-3)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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Batman :Dark Victoryby Bob Kane, Jeph Loeb, Tim SaleISBN 1563894696 (1-56389-469-6)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Batman :Dark Victory'Book summary:It is vastly refreshing when you find a Batman tale that is both epic and successfully explores the core of a resolutely explored character. Taking as its catalyst a sub-plot from the seminal Batman: Year One, the story revolves around murders occurring on national holidays, the victims connected to Mob boss "The Roman". Dubbed "Holiday", the killer uses an untraceable handgun and leaves small trinkets at the scene. Plenty of suspects are available, but the truth is something the Dark Knight never suspected. This series scores two major coups: it brilliantly portrays the transfer of Gotham rule to the supervillains and charts the horrific transformation of Harvey Dent from hardened D.A. to the psychotic Two-Face. Both orbit around the sharply portrayed relationship between Dent, Commissioner Gordon and Batman: a triumvirate of radically different perceptions of Justice. It is always great to see the formative incarnation of Batman, drenched in noir here. Loeb's writing is keenly aware that Batman is a detective and Tim Sale portrays a Gotham that is a fertile breeding ground for corruption and madness. Here, Batman is coming to terms with the potent image he projects and the madness it attracts. There are many fine Batman stories, but the ones that capture the spirit with extreme clarity are few. On this alone, The Long Halloween comes highly recommended. Masterfully executed, this is an excellent chance to revisit the world of Batman as fresh as in the summer of 1939. --Danny Graydon [via]
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returnsby Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley, John Costanza, Bob KaneISBN 1563893428 (1-56389-342-8)
Softcover, DC Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Batman : The Dark Knight Returns'Book summary:Whether you grew up reading Batman comics, watched the campy television show, or eagerly await each new movie, this is the book for you. A retelling of the events that led to Bruce Wayne's becoming Batman, this book combines Frank Miller's tight film-noir writing with David Mazucchelli's solid artwork. [via]
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Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Againby Frank Miller, David MazzucchelliISBN 1401207529 (1-4012-0752-9)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again'Book summary:The Dark Knight Strikes Again is Frank Miller's follow-up to his hugely successful Batman: the Dark Knight Returns, one of the few comics that is widely recognised as not only reinventing the genre but also bringing it to a wider audience.
Set three years after the events of The Dark Knight Returns, The Dark Knight Strikes Again follows a similar structure: once again, Batman hauls himself out of his self-imposed retirement in order to set things right. However, where DKR was about him cleaning up his home city, Gotham, DKSA has him casting his net much wider: he's out to save the world.
The thing is, most of the world doesn't realise that it needs to be saved--least of all Superman and Wonder Woman, who have become little more than superpowered enforcers of the status quo. So, the notoriously solitary Batman is forced to recruit some different superpowered allies. He also has his ever-present trusty sidekick, Robin, except that he is a she, and she is calling herself Catwoman. Together, these super-friends uncover a vast and far-reaching conspiracy that leads to the President of the United States (Lex Luthor) and beyond.
The Dark Knight Strikes Again is largely an entertaining comic, but much of what made The Dark Knight Returns so good just doesn't work here. Miller's gritty, untidy artwork was perfect for DKR's grim depiction of the dark and seedy Gotham City, but it jars a bit for DKSA, which is meant to depict an ultra-glossy, futuristic technocracy. Lynn Varley's garish colouring attempts to add a slicker sheen, but the artwork is ultimately let down by that which worked so well for DKR--this time around, it just feels sloppy and rushed. The same is true of the book's denouement, which happens so quickly that it leaves the reader reeling and looking for more of an explanation. Moreover, DKSA is packed full of characters who will mean little to those unfamiliar with the DC Comics universe (eg, The Atom, The Elongated Man, The Question).
Perhaps the book's biggest failing is that where The Dark Knight Returns gave comic book fans a base from which to evangelise to the uninitiated, The Dark Knight Strikes Again is just preaching to the converted. Comic book superhero fans will find much to enjoy here, but others would be better off sticking with the original. --Robert Burrow [via]
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- Batman : The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 1563899299 (1-56389-929-9)
Softcover, DC Comics - Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 1563898446 (1-56389-844-6)
Hardcover, Dc Comics - Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 156389341X (1-56389-341-X)
Hardcover, Dc Comics - Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 0930289137 (0-930289-13-7)
Softcover, Dc Comics - Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 0930289331 (0-930289-33-1)
Softcover, Dc Comics - Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 1401207529 (1-4012-0752-9)
Softcover, Dc Comics
- Batman : The Dark Knight Strikes Again: ISBN 1563899299 (1-56389-929-9)
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Batman, Green Arrowby Dennis O'Neil, Archie GoodwinISBN 0930289153 (0-930289-15-3)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Batman, Green Arrow'Book summary:A deadly plague threatens the world, Black Canary is on her deathbed, and Poison Ivy is responsible. Batman and Green Arrow must team-up to avert disaster. Prestige format one-shot, written by Dennis O'Neil with pencils by Michael Netzer and inks by Joe Rubenstein. [via]
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Champions in 3-Dby Nonie Quinlan, Rob Bell, David Dorman, Patrick Zircher, Scott HeineISBN 1558061096 (1-55806-109-6)
Softcover, Putnam Berkley
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Concreteby Paul ChadwickISBN 1593073437 (1-59307-343-7)
Softcover, Dark Horse Comics
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Dark Knight Returnsby Frank MillerISBN 0606240020 (0-606-24002-0)
Hardcover, Demco Media
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The Dark Knight Strikes Againby Frank MilerISBN 1563898713 (1-56389-871-3)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Dark Knight Strikes Again'Book summary:The Dark Knight Strikes Again is Frank Miller's follow-up to his hugely successful Batman: the Dark Knight Returns, one of the few comics that is widely recognised as not only reinventing the genre but also bringing it to a wider audience.
Set three years after the events of The Dark Knight Returns, The Dark Knight Strikes Again follows a similar structure: once again, Batman hauls himself out of his self-imposed retirement in order to set things right. However, where DKR was about him cleaning up his home city, Gotham, DKSA has him casting his net much wider: he's out to save the world.
The thing is, most of the world doesn't realise that it needs to be saved--least of all Superman and Wonder Woman, who have become little more than superpowered enforcers of the status quo. So, the notoriously solitary Batman is forced to recruit some different superpowered allies. He also has his ever-present trusty sidekick, Robin, except that he is a she, and she is calling herself Catwoman. Together, these super-friends uncover a vast and far-reaching conspiracy that leads to the President of the United States (Lex Luthor) and beyond.
The Dark Knight Strikes Again is largely an entertaining comic, but much of what made The Dark Knight Returns so good just doesn't work here. Miller's gritty, untidy artwork was perfect for DKR's grim depiction of the dark and seedy Gotham City, but it jars a bit for DKSA, which is meant to depict an ultra-glossy, futuristic technocracy. Lynn Varley's garish colouring attempts to add a slicker sheen, but the artwork is ultimately let down by that which worked so well for DKR--this time around, it just feels sloppy and rushed. The same is true of the book's denouement, which happens so quickly that it leaves the reader reeling and looking for more of an explanation. Moreover, DKSA is packed full of characters who will mean little to those unfamiliar with the DC Comics universe (eg, The Atom, The Elongated Man, The Question).
Perhaps the book's biggest failing is that where The Dark Knight Returns gave comic book fans a base from which to evangelise to the uninitiated, The Dark Knight Strikes Again is just preaching to the converted. Comic book superhero fans will find much to enjoy here, but others would be better off sticking with the original. --Robert Burrow [via]
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Day of the Destroyerby Scott BennieISBN 1558061010 (1-55806-101-0)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group
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Demons Ruleby Charles Brown, Rob Bell, Ted Boonthanakit, Joe ChaconISBN 155806110X (1-55806-110-X)
Softcover, Putnam Berkley
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The Essential Spider-Manby Stan Lee, Steve DitkoISBN 0785118632 (0-7851-1863-2)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Essential Spider-Man'Book summary:Gently read with clean pages and tight spine. Slight edge and spine wear. Fast Shipping! Ships within 24 hours! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! [via]
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- The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785118659 (0-7851-1865-9)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises - The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785102868 (0-7851-0286-8)
Softcover, Client Distribution Services - The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 078510299X (0-7851-0299-X)
Softcover, Client Distribution Services - The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785107606 (0-7851-0760-6)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises - The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785109889 (0-7851-0988-9)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises - The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785109897 (0-7851-0989-7)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises - The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785118632 (0-7851-1863-2)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises
- The Essential Spider-Man: ISBN 0785118659 (0-7851-1865-9)
Essential Spider-Man 1by Not AvailableISBN 0785121927 (0-7851-2192-7)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises
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Essential the Amazing Spider-Manby Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, John Buscema, John Romita, Gil KaneISBN 0785108815 (0-7851-0881-5)
Softcover, Marvel Enterprises
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Essential the Amazing Spider-Man'Book summary:Granted amazing, arachnid-like abilities by the bite of an irradiated spider, Peter Parker has vowed to protect his fellow man! In this volume: the return of the diabolical Doctor Octopus! A side trip to the
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The Hero Discoveredby Matt WagnerISBN 1582403880 (1-58240-388-0)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Invaders from Belowby Scott P. Maykrantz, Rob Bell, Colleen Doran, Jackson Guice, Alfred RamirezISBN 1558061037 (1-55806-103-7)
Softcover, Putnam Berkley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Invaders from Below'Book summary:Hidden in the underground depths are the Subterrans, a savage race of hideous humanoids. They travel through their tunnels, digging ever closer to the surface. And they are hungry... hungry for human flesh! ~ Their leader, King Earthwyrm, plots the destruction of mankind. He is armed with powerful mental powers and leads an army of thousands of Subterrans. Earthwyrm also commands his own group of supervillains: the Darklings. The King is marshaling his forces below us. [via]
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Invasions: Target EarthISBN 1558060499 (1-55806-049-9)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group
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Invincibleby Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley, Bill CrabtreeISBN 1582403910 (1-58240-391-0)
Softcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Invincible'Book summary:Get in on the ground floor! This massive hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman's Eisner-Nominated super-hero, along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 is a can't-miss for anyone who's wanted to start reading Invincible, but needed an easier way to start from the beginning. [via]
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- Invincible: ISBN 1582405794 (1-58240-579-4)
Softcover, Image Comics - Invincible: ISBN 158240500X (1-58240-500-X)
Hardcover, Image Comics - Invincible: ISBN 1582403201 (1-58240-320-1)
Softcover, Image Comics - Invincible: ISBN 1582404402 (1-58240-440-2)
Softcover, Image Comics - Invincible: ISBN 1582403910 (1-58240-391-0)
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- Invincible: ISBN 1582405794 (1-58240-579-4)
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Invincible 1: Family Mattersby Robert Kirkman, Cory WalkerISBN 1582407118 (1-58240-711-8)
Softcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Invincible 1: Family Matters'Book summary:Back in print! Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. The only major difference being that his dad is the most powerful superhero on the planet! And, Mark seems to be inheriting his father's powers! See Mark thwart super-villains, alien invasions and all sorts of craziness, as he gets the hang of all this super-heroing stuff. [via]
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Invincible 2: 8 is Enoughby Cory Walker, Ryan OttleyISBN 1582403473 (1-58240-347-3)
Softcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Invincible 2: 8 is Enough'Book summary:Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. In this second volume, the "Invicible Family" finally starts to get a handle on this whole superhero thing, while Mark plans for college and the oft-mentioned Guardians of the Globe are finally introduced! [via]
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Invincible 2: Utimate Collectionby Joseph Mich LinsnerISBN 1582405948 (1-58240-594-8)
Hardcover, Image Comics
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Invincible 5: The Facts of Lifeby Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Bill CrabtreeISBN 1582405549 (1-58240-554-9)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Invincible 7: Three's Companyby Robert KirkmanISBN 1582406561 (1-58240-656-1)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Kingdom Comeby Mark Waid, Alex Ross, Waid MarkISBN 1563893177 (1-56389-317-7)
Hardcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Kingdom Come'Book summary:As comic books gained in respectability, the superhero comic has remained a much-maligned medium. Oh sure, Batman was given new levels of sophistication by the likes of Frank Miller and Alan Moore, and Watchmen added a dose of reality to the concept of superheroes, but the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman have for years watched their lesser-powered colleagues gain critical acceptance while they were left behind to keep the kids happy. Until, that is, Kingdom Come accorded DC's premier superheroes the respect they have long deserved.
In the near future, Superman has retired, plagued by an inability to accept a world where his generation's super-powered descendants run roughshod over the values he fought for. When tragic events force his return, he gathers his former team-mates and colleagues to once again lead the fight for justice and order. However, their return sparks a chain of events that could lead the world to Armageddon.
With its intelligent storyline and superb painted artwork, writer Mark Waid and artist Alex Ross have created a thoroughly believable world where superheroes could exist, paying particular attention to the social and political implications of such a world. Why bother with the Olympics when there are beings who can bench-press buildings and run faster than light? What's the point of normal humans making laws when they are powerless to enforce them against superhumans? Above all, where Kingdom Come succeeds is by adding new depths of humanity to some of DC's timeless characters--including icons like Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman--as well as offering interesting future glimpses of the lesser known (but no less interesting) likes of Orion, Blue Beetle and Aquaman. --Robert Burrow [via]
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Kingdom of Championsby Phil Masters, Rob Bell, Adam Hughes, Ben Edlund, Albert DeschesneISBN 1558061045 (1-55806-104-5)
Softcover, Putnam Berkley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Kingdom of Champions'Book summary:A supplement for Champions: The Super Role-playing Game and all other Hero System games, including the new Hero System 5th Edition [via]
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Little Deathsby Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon OemingISBN 1582402698 (1-58240-269-8)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Mage 2: The Hero Definedby Matt Wagner, Sean Konot, Jeromy CoxISBN 158240609X (1-58240-609-X)
Softcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mage 2: The Hero Defined'Book summary:Kevin Matchstick's path brings him into the company of other legendary heroes, reborn in the modern world under the most everyday guises. Trouble arises when their purpose and challenges seem to be drying up and the number of supernatural "nasties" rapidly diminishing. Have the forces of darkness been defeated, or is there a more sinister manipulation at work? [via]
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Mage the Hereo Definedby Matt WagnerISBN 1582400121 (1-58240-012-1)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Mage the Hero Defined: The Hero Definedby Matt WagnerISBN 158240075X (1-58240-075-X)
Softcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mage the Hero Defined: The Hero Defined'Book summary:Kevin Matchstick's path brings him into the company of other legendary heroes, reborn in the modern world under the most everyday guises. Trouble arises when their purpose and challenges seem to be drying up and the number of supernatural "nasties" rapidly diminishing. Have the forces of darkness been defeated, or is there a more sinister manipulation at work? [via]
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Mage: The Hero Discoveredby Matt WagnerISBN 1582405352 (1-58240-535-2)
Hardcover, Image Comics
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The Maxxby William Messner-Loebs, Sam KeithISBN 1401201245 (1-4012-0124-5)
Softcover, Wildstorm
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Maxx'Book summary:Written by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs; art and cover by Kieth The third book in Wildstorm's collection of THE MAXX explores Julie Winters' separation from The Maxx as she plunges into denial, dyes her hair red, escapes into sexual excess - and gets pregnant! Maxx returns to the Outback and discovers who he is, while Julie is forced by Mr. Gone - who appears in a toilet bowl - to face her past. [via]
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Mystic MastersISBN 1558060758 (1-55806-075-8)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group
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The Olympiansby Kurt Dershem, Rob Bell, George Perez, Jackie SutherlandISBN 1558061142 (1-55806-114-2)
Softcover, Putnam Berkley
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Origin of the Speciesby Grant Morrison, Tom Grummett, Chas TruogISBN 156389890X (1-56389-890-X)
Softcover, DC Comics
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Philosophy 9/11: Thinking about the War on Terrorismby William IrwinISBN 9780812695 (978-081-269-5)
Softcover, Open Court
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Planetaryby Warren Ellis, John CassadayISBN 1563897644 (1-56389-764-4)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Planetary'Book summary:Layers of mystery wrap Planetary: All over the World like rice candy. Follow the enigmatic heroes Jakita Wagner, Elijah Snow, and the Drummer as they excavate the secret history of the world from its wealth of bizarre happenings. Though the characterization isn't sparklingly brilliant--the "insane" Drummer behaves more like the A-Team's Murdock than a believable madman--the stories are both broad and deep, exploring a web of conspiracies and shadowy superheroes that manipulate and "protect" our world. Clever retellings of primal comics myths are interlaced with X-Files-esque secret government tales, and they drive the reader back and forth to collate evidence; the characters can't do all the work. Illustrator John Cassaday mirrors Warren Ellis's script from circumspect to sublime, befitting the best successor yet to the pulp comics of the 1940s. --Rob Lightner [via]
Powersby Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon OemingISBN 1582403317 (1-58240-331-7)
Softcover, Image Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Powers'Book summary:Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle in the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. He has to investigate the shocking murder of one of the most popular superheroes the world has ever known, Retro Girl. Walker teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim, as the murder investigation takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. As shocking twisted hidden truths about Retro Girl come to light, Walker finds that to solve this crime he might have to reveal his own dark secret. This Definitive Collection features an all-new "making of" sketch-book section, a presentation of Bendis' original "shooting script" for the first chapter, a collection of newspaper style teaser strips, plus a gallery of unused illustrations art and cover art. [via]
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Powers 2: Roleplayby Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Avon OemingISBN 1582406952 (1-58240-695-2)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Powers 3: Little Deathsby Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon OemingISBN 1582406707 (1-58240-670-7)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Powers 4: Supergroupby Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon OemingISBN 1582406715 (1-58240-671-5)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Powers: Who Killed Retro Girl?by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon OemingISBN 1582406693 (1-58240-669-3)
Softcover, Image Comics
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Son of Supermanby Howard Chaykin, David Tischman, John TischmanISBN 156389596X (1-56389-596-X)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Son of Superman'Book summary:The ever-intriguing idea of Superman having a child is a perfect tale for the perennially popular Elseworlds series--and especially pertinent now that Clark Kent and Lois Lane are married. Son of Superman is an enjoyable, if slightly unambitious read, happy to mingle its teen soap-opera angle with some familiar elements (the government-sanctioned JLA, Superman-devoted terrorist factions) done better elsewhere. That said, Howard Chaykin's story is well paced, making the most of what is a tricky subject to pull off with full satisfaction. Jon Kent is an average teen in a Metropolis where Superman has been missing for 15 years and Lex Luthor is a national hero. When a solar flare activates Jon's latent powers, he must face his incredible legacy, but not before he is reunited with his father. While some may be put off by Chaykin's lacklustre portrayal of Superman, there is an enjoyable interplay between father and son, with Jon having to learn his new role of superhero, while reintroducing "Dad" to a strange new world. Additionally, there is a satisfying undertone of the danger of having a Superman who operates with free will, against political dogma. Williams' art may lack the "thrust" of someone like Dan Jurgens or Stuart Immonen, but translates Chaykin's work effectively nonetheless. A fair, if slightly disjointed peek into the family album. --Danny Graydon [via]
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Stan Lee Presents the Essential Spider-Manby Stan LeeISBN 0785106588 (0-7851-0658-8)
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Starmanby Tony Harris, James Robinson, Wade Von GrawbadgerISBN 1563892480 (1-56389-248-0)
Softcover, Dc Comics
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Starmanby James RobinsonISBN 1563892707 (1-56389-270-7)
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Stormwatchby Warren EllisISBN 1563897881 (1-56389-788-1)
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Supergroupby Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Avon OemingISBN 1582403090 (1-58240-309-0)
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The Superman Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Saving the Dayby Scott BeattyISBN 1594741131 (1-59474-113-1)
Softcover, Quirk Books
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Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steelby Scott BeattyISBN 0756620678 (0-7566-2067-8)
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Watchmenby Alan MooreISBN 0930289234 (0-930289-23-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Watchmen'Book summary:Has any comic been as acclaimed as Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen? Possibly only Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, but Watchmen remains the critics' favorite. Why? Because Moore is a better writer, and Watchmen a more complex and dark and literate creation than Miller's fantastic, subversive take on the Batman myth. Moore, renowned for many other of the genre's finest creations (Saga of the Swamp Thing, V for Vendetta, and From Hell, with Eddie Campbell) first put out Watchmen in 12 issues for DC in 1986-87. It won a comic award at the time (the 1987 Jack Kirby Comics Industry Awards for Best Writer/Artist combination) and has continued to gather praise since.
The story concerns a group called the Crimebusters and a plot to kill and discredit them. Moore's characterization is as sophisticated as any novel's. Importantly the costumes do not get in the way of the storytelling; rather they allow Moore to investigate issues of power and control--indeed it was Watchmen, and to a lesser extent Dark Knight, that propelled the comic genre forward, making "adult" comics a reality. The artwork of Gibbons (best known for 2000AD's Rogue Trooper and DC's Green Lantern) is very fine too, echoing Moore's paranoid mood perfectly throughout. Packed with symbolism, some of the overlying themes (arms control, nuclear threat, vigilantes) have dated but the intelligent social and political commentary, the structure of the story itself, its intertextuality (chapters appended with excerpts from other "works" and "studies" on Moore's characters, or with excerpts from another comic book being read by a child within the story), the finepace of the writing and its humanity mean that Watchmen more than stands up--it keeps its crown as the best the genre has yet produced. --Mark Thwaite
A Q&A with Dave Gibbons on the Making of Watchmen
Question: You were tasked with drawing new illustrations of key shots from the new Watchmen film. Was it a difficult challenge to re-imagine your work in this movie format?
Dave Gibbons: I dont think that I actually did many key shots from the film. I had to actually imagine them rather than exactly recreate what was going to be in the movie. But as far as the drawings I did for the licensing purposes, accuracy was the real key so that they looked exactly like the movie. Whereas doing the graphic novel was creating stuff afresh and being very creative, this was more the case of interpreting something that already existed. So it was rather more a commercial art job than a creative thing.
Q: How many scenes from the original graphic novel did you redraw in the new "movie" format?
DG: I kind of did them piecemeal, these licensing drawings. I did do a section of storyboarding for Zack Snyder. There is a part of the movie that isnt in the graphic novel and he wanted to see how I would have drawn it, if it had been in the graphic novel. So I redid the storyboards as three pages of comic on the nine-panel grid, also getting it coloured by John Higgins so it looked authentic. But I think there were probably only 3 or 4 scenes that I drew, which were from the movie.
Q: What was your working method for producing these new illustrations from the film? And how has it changed from when you originally illustrated Watchmen?
DG: When youre producing things from existing material, you have to look at and assemble the references... you know, keep looking backwards and forwards to make sure what youre drawing is accurate to whats in the photos. I did have lots of photos from the movie and in some cases I had more or less the illustration I was going to do in photo form, which made it a lot easier. On others I had to construct it from various references: really just the usual illustrators job of drawing something to reference. And on the original illustrations of Watchmen, I was free to come up with exactly the angles and exactly the costumes and everything that I wanted to. When youve designed a costume and drawn it a few times, you actually internalize it and you find you can draw it without having to refer to reference at all. So in some ways its more creative and in some ways its easier!
Q: In Watchmen: The Art of the Film, there are concept designs by other artists of their visions of your iconic characters. What do you think of their versions and did you offer any guidance while they were working on these?
DG: Its always really interesting to see versions of your characters drawn by other artists. You tend to see things in them that you hadnt noticed before. So I really enjoyed looking at those. I certainly didnt offer them any guidance. The purpose of getting those kinds of drawings done is to get a fresh perspective on what exists. I noticed actually that they really stuck more closely to my original designs than those, but I really enjoyed seeing them.
Q: Watchmen: Portraits is Clay Enoss stunning black and white collection of photos of each character from the Watchmen movie. What was it like looking through this book at all the characters you had conceived years ago now being brought to life by actors?
DG: Its rather interesting; you know if you look at the Watching the Watchmen book you can see these characters as fairly sketchy rough conceptual versions. Then when you look at Clays book you can actually see them right down to counting the number of pores on the skin on the end of their noses! Its incredible high focus! Its like zooming in through space and time to look at the surface of some moon of Saturn or something. I thoroughly enjoyed his book... it had a real artistic quality to it that was really so good. And of course to see these actors who so much are the embodiment of what I drew, that its a tremendous thrill to see them made flesh!
Q: Watchmen: The Film Companion features some stills from the animated version of The Black Freighter. What do you think of the look and design of this animated feature?
DG: It looks really interesting! Although I drew my version in the comic book in a kind of horror-comic style, these are very much in a savage manga style. I think they work really well... theyve got the kind of manic intensity, which I think that work should have and I really cant wait to see the whole feature. Ive seen the trailer for it and that looks great and again theyve used a lot of the compositions that I came up with but just translated them to this kind of very modern drawn animation.
Q: How much time did you spend on the set of Watchmen? Was it a surreal experience to see your work recreated like this?
DG: I was on the set of Watchmen for a couple of days and it really was surreal to walk through a door and then suddenly be in the presence of all these people in living breathing flesh! I was there for what you would call the Crimebusters meeting where they were all there in costume in the same room, which was incredible. They had obviously planned that so I would get to see everyone. It was surreal though quite a wonderful experience to see it come to life.
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Watchmen : The Absolute Editionby Alan Moore, Dave GibbonsISBN 1401207138 (1-4012-0713-8)
Hardcover, DC Comics
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Watchmen : The Absolute Edition'Book summary:Has any comic been as lauded as Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen? Possibly only Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns but Watchmen remains the critics' favourite. Why? Because Moore is a better writer, and Watchmen a more complex and dark and literate creation than Miller's fantastic, subversive take on the Batman myth. Moore, renowned for many other of the genre's finest creations (Saga of the Swamp Thing, V for Vendetta, and recently From Hell, with Eddie Campbell) first put out Watchmen in 12 issues for DC in 1986-87. It won a comic award at the time (the 1987 Jack Kirby Comics Industry Awards for Best Writer/Artist combination) and has continued to garner praise since.
The story concerns a group called the Crimebusters and a plot to kill and discredit them. Moore's characterisation is as sophisticated as any novel's. Importantly the costumes do not get in the way of the storytelling, rather they allow Moore to investigate issues of power and control--indeed it was Watchmen, and to a lesser extent Dark Knight, that propelled the comic genre forward, making "adult" comics a reality. The artwork of Gibbons (best known for 2000AD's Rogue Trooper and DC's Green Lantern) is very fine too, echoing Moore's paranoid mood perfectly throughout. Packed with symbolism, some of the overlying themes (arms control, nuclear threat, vigilantes) have dated but the intelligent social and political commentary, the structure of the story itself, its intertextuality (chapters appended with excerpts from other "works" and "studies" on Moore's characters, or with excerpts from another comic book being read by a child within the story), the fine pace of the writing and its humanity mean that Watchmen more than stands up--it retains its crown as the best the genre has yet produced. --Mark Thwaite [via]
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Year Oneby Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli, DC Comics StaffISBN 0446389234 (0-446-38923-4)
Softcover, Grand Central Publishing
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Year One'Book summary:A ne deluxe trade paperback edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever, written by Frank Miller, author of The Dark Knight Returns! In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, script pages, unseen David Mazzucchelli Batman art and more! [via]
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The Zodiac ConspiracyISBN 1558060820 (1-55806-082-0)
Softcover, Berkley Pub Group
Find This BookBook summary:Hour by hour, Zodiac plots the fate of Earth below.... Inside The Zodiac Conspiracy you'll find...* The twelve villainous members of Zodiac in full color * Full details on the Zodiakos Kyklos, the team's living base * Team history, tactics and politics * Four ready-to-run adventures * And much, much more! [via]
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Las Aventuras Del Capitan Calzoncillos / The Adventures of Captain Underpantsby Dav PilkeyISBN 0439226481 (0-439-22648-1)
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¡El primer libro de la exitosa serie El Capitán Calzoncillos! Dav Pilkey, prestigioso autor e ilustrador galardonado con el premio Caldecott, les ofrece a los jóvenes lectores una inolvidable aventura, increíblemente divertida, llena de acción y fácil de leer. En todas las páginas de Las aventuras del Capitán Calzancillos encontrarán divertidos dibujos, que hacen que este libro lo puedan disfrutar tanto los lectores avanzados como los que están empezando a leer. Este libro mantendrá entrenidos durante horas incluso a los menos aficionados a la lectura.More editions of Las Aventuras Del Capitan Calzoncillos / The Adventures of Captain Underpants:
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