COMIC BOOKS
The Fantastic Four faces the Herald of Doom! Galactus has returned to devour Earth, and only one man can save us. No, not Reed Richards — Doctor Doom! But where are the FF in this conflict? Locked in battle against the brave new hero of the Latverian people, Victorious! Thanks to the benevolence and ingenuity of their beloved leader, Victor Von Doom, Latverians will soon know a new age of peace and prosperity, and Latveria will take its rightful place on the world stage — as long as four nefarious foreign invaders are punished for their crimes! Death to the Fantastic Four! But one cruel act will forever change the relationship between the FF and Doom. The fate of Latveria and the world — and the balance of cosmic power in the universe — all rests on one decision!
A fascinating written exploration of the superhero phenomenon, from its beginnings in the depths of Great Depression to the blockbuster movies of today.
For over 90 years, superheroes have been interrogated, deconstructed, and reinvented. In this wide-ranging study, Robb looks at the diverse characters, their creators, and the ways in which their creations have been reinvented for successive generations. Inevitably, the focus is on the United States, but the context is international, including an examination of characters developed in India and Japan in reaction to the traditional American hero.
Now updated, expanded, and available in paperback—the definitive chronicle of DC’s celebrated characters and their talented creators! In the nearly 70 years since the creation of the first super- heroes, DC’s legendary team of artists, writers, and editors have developed, refined, and extended the reach of their comic book characters. DC Comics: A Celebration of the World’s Favorite Comic Book Heroes celebrates the remarkable history of America’s leading comic book publisher. Packed with 650 dazzling, full-color illustrations, here is a mesmerizing account of DC’s growth, tracing the complex genealogies of its legendary characters and describing the behind-the-scenes dynamics that influenced its stories. It also features dozens of personal interviews with the artists and writers who provided the creative genius for DC’s classic characters and their amazing adventures
For the first time the Joker's origin is revealed in this tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane.
After shooting and permanently paralyzing his daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl), the Joker kidnaps the commissioner and attacks his mind in hopes of breaking the man.But refusing to give up, Gordon maintains his sanity with the help of Batman in an effort to beset the madman.
Steve Rogers was once just a scrawny kid. But after a top-secret government experiment, he became Captain America.
Join the action when this Super Hero protects the free world against the Red Skull and Hydra in this complete origin story as told in Captain America: The First Avenger. Re-live all of The Avengers' individual stories before they reassemble in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron.
While newly elected Mayor Sharp is the public face of Arkham City, the secret manipulator behind the scenes is the nefarious Dr. Hugo Strange. Sharp presents the walled encampment as Gotham's ultimate solution to crime, but Strange has a secret, darker agenda. He's recruiting his own security force--one that will answer only to him and whose ultimate goal is the death of Batman.
The two greatest heroes are forced to battle the two most brilliant villains for the fate of the world.
Unable to defeat the hulking juggernaut Doomsday, Superman devised a way to defeat his greatest enemy by trapping him at the end of time. But now the invincible monster that once killed Superman has escaped his prison and returned to Earth to exact revenge against the Man of Steel. With the Justice League decimated and defeated at the feet of Doomsday, Superman must forsake a promise to save the infant son of his oldest friend and go into a battle that he knows he is destined to lose.
At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, "Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels" serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture
Reconciling himself to Agamemnon in the wake of Patroclus' death, Achilles goes on a rampage, slaughtering Trojan soldiers. Achilles nearly takes the city himself until he is challenged by Prince Agenar, actually Apollo in disguise. Looking down on the battlefield Zeus himself rescinds his injunction against divine interference and the gods join the struggle once more, shaking the heavens with the sudden unleashing of their awesome power!
Before he was Iron Man, Tony Stark was a billionaire, an industrialist and an ingenious engineer. While in Afghanistan demonstrating a new weapon, Stark is kidnapped behind enemy lines and manages to save his own life with the invention of an electromagnetically powered suit of armour. Back home, Stark must stop forces within his own company from using this technology for evil, before coming face-to-face with a foreign foe obsessed with bringing about Iron Man's downfall. Read the complete adventures that turned Tony Stark into the hero Iron Man.
Collects Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #1-5 and material from Free Comic Book Day 2018 (Amazing Spider-Man). It's a new beginning for the Amazing Spider-Man! Peter Parker's life is turned upside down when a revelation from the past puts his job, relationships and whole life in jeopardy! And as if that's not enough, Spidey must deal with an alien invasion (with a mysterious twist), a new roommate (who's secretly the villainous Boomerang), new wrinkles in his love life — and a dangerous new enemy! But are you ready for…Peter Parker vs. Spider-Man? Someone out there is impersonating Peter…but why? Be here as Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley kick off a brand new era in Spider-Man's life!
Telepathic teacher Charles Xavier assembles his first recruits - Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, Beast, and Marvel Girl - and trains these young mutants to use their unique genetic to protect a world that fears and hates them! Also featuring the Avengers and the first appearance of Magneto, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and Ka-Zar!
Get ready for the upcoming blockbuster videogame with this exciting lead-in miniseries written by the game's writer, Paul Dini (BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM). The focus this issue shifts to The Clown Prince of Crime and his crazed paramour, as The Joker and Harley Quinn set up their new love nest in the old Gotham Metal Works. What role are they looking to play in the new Arkham City - and is Batman even in a position to do anything about it?
A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Superhero Comics helps readers explore the most successful and familiar of comic book genres.
In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book reveals:
-The history of superhero comics-from mythic influences to 21st century evolutions
-Cultural contexts-from the formative politics of colonialism, eugenics, KKK vigilantism, and WWII fascism to the Cold War's transformative threat of mutually assured destruction to the on-going revolutions in African American and sexual representation
-Key texts-from the earliest pre-Comics-Code Superman and Batman to the latest post-Code Ms. Marvel and Black Panther
-Approaches to visual analysis-from layout norms to narrative structure to styles of abstraction
Featuring the likes of Superman, Batman, The Joker and Catwoman, this book profiles all of DC Comics' superheroes and super-villains. It includes brand-new artwork of some of DC's most famous characters, as well as recalling famous storylines and battles.
Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today.
Following the success of the first edition, the updated and revised DC Comics Encyclopedia offers even more incredible DC detail and imagery than the original. 48 brand-new pages include major updates on characters and storylines (including the recent "Infinite Crisis" story arc). This spectacular, up-to-the-minute encyclopedia will delight comic fans of every age.
Nearly 300 powers, gleaned from your favorite comics, science fiction and fantasy novels, and dozens of other sources. All are detailed in MARVEL SUPER HEROES Advanced Set terms.
This "The Uncanny X-MEN" book is a playbook for the Marvel Super Heroes official advanced game adventure. It is full of known powers,talents,and groups and much more about each character in the game,and different moves.
The Dark Knight continues his crusade as defender of Gotham City, taking on his greatest foes during a breakout at Arkham Asylum. But when his enemies gain powers and abilities far beyond their normal capacities, the Caped Crusader's crusade may finally be at an end! Collects Batman: The Dark Knight.
One of the true cornerstones of Western literature comes to the Marvel Illustrated line The ancient world is embroiled in a mighty clash of armies: Greek vs. Trojan. Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, has betrayed her husband - the Greek, Menelaus - and fled to Troy with Trojan prince, Paris. The Greeks have sailed to Troy to bring her back - and crush all that stand in their way This is the first chapter in the saga that virtually defines the word epic. It is a tale of gods and men, heroism and betrayal. From the lips of Homer to the pages of Marvel Illustrated Collects Marvel Illustrated: The Iliad 1-8
1959: under presidential orders, Nick Fury assembles the first Avengers-Victor Creed. Namora. Kraven the Hunter. Dominick Fortune. Silver Sable. Ulysses Bloodstone. Their mission? Stop the rise of the Red Skull's Fourth Reich. Present day: Luke Cage's New Avengers are settling to life at Avengers Mansion. But Norman Osborn's HAMMER is secretly rebuilding. Stopping them will test the New Avengers with death and Betrayal-and bring a startling revelation regarding Nick Fury and his 1959 Avengers Initiative. Collecting: New Avengers (2010) #7-13.
WHAT IF SPIDER-MAN KILLED KRAVEN THE HUNTER? At the rollicking conclusion of this year's modern classic GRIM HUNT, the Amazing Spider-Man had his undead arch-foe Sergei Kravinoff at his mercy and let him live. But what if Spider-Man had crossed the line from hero to killer?
Cassandra Nova stands responsible for the murder of 16 million mutants and the X-Men are bringing her down - dead or alive!
Cassandra Nova is building an army of newer, deadlier Sentinels. Meanwhile, Hank unveils a more powerful Cerebra, but testing it allows Cassandra Nova to invade Charles's mind.
The new order changeth! But as the Marvel Universe enters a fresh Heroic Age, who will assemble as the newest New Avengers? Where will they call home? And which Dark Avenger is sticking around for the ride? The latest roster has come together to take on the threats too dangerous and bizarre for any other heroes - beginning with an interdimensional demonic threat to all existence! Then, a deep and deadly secret that Nick Fury has kept buried for decades comes back to haunt the team - but who were their predecessors in the 1950s?
The vegetation of Smallville is out of control, and all evidence points to Poison Ivy as the cause! Superboy's friend Simon thinks there might be more to this than meets the eye, but he'll have a hard time convincing Superboy of that now that he's in the thrall of Ivy! 'Smallville Attacks' part 2.
"Grounded" A Daily Planet interlude! While Superman continues his journey across the US, trouble begins to bubble up for the Planet when a rival blog accuses the newspaper of bribing the Man of Steel for exclusives. "Grounded" part 6.
Superman walks across Chicago, and he sees that people are uneasy about his stay in the city, due to the incident in Ohio. He is also aware that Jennings is spying on him. Superman then meets with Lois in a park, and they go to an apartment to spend the night together. He then dreams about a three-headed creature destroying Chicago, and of Jennings taunting him with his failure to protect the people. Superman wakes up and sees that his face has real injuries from his fight against the three-headed creature in his dreams. Lois covers his injuries and Superman leaves the apartment without being seen.
Deeming Arkham Asylum unfit for controlling the lunatics that dwell within the walls, Mayor Quincy Sharp is about to create a so-called, 'paradise', for the insane that used to live in Arkham Asylum -- this is the birth of Arkham City! With the highly expected video game, Batman: Arkham City being released later this year (10-18-11), find out how Arkham Asylum became Arkham City. Placed months after Batman Arkham Asylum, Batman is witnessing the creation of this city that is placed in the old parts of Gotham City. Batman is prepared for anything, but is he ready to protect the citizens of Gotham from itself?
It's been a year since The Joker took over Arkham, and Gotham is still trying to get back to normal in this all-new, 5-issue miniseries bridging the gap between the hit videogame Batman: Arkham Asylum and the exciting, upcoming sequel, Batman: Arkham City! And now, an attack by a pair of super-powered twins increases the threat level and triggers Gotham City's new mayor to call for drastic measures.
Mit Batman: Arkham Asylum entstand nach Vorlagen von Paul Dini und Carlos D'Anda das wohl bisher beste Batman-Spiel aller Zeiten, das es sogar ins Guinnessbuch schaffte. Dasselbe kreative Duo zeichnet sich nun auch für den Comic Arkham City verantwortlich, der die erzählerische Brücke zwischen dem gleichnamigen Nachfolgerspiel und dem vielumjubelten Erstlingswerk darstellt. Darin bekommt es der Dunkle Ritter mit Hugo Strange und einer ganzen Stadt voller gefährlicher Irrer zu tun!
All new Marvel magic by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen! The Avengers don't even get a chance to move in to their new digs when a dimensional invasion tears right into the heart of the team. This is a story that wlll completely reinvent the rules of magic in the Marvel Universe and have long- lasting effects on a handful of your favorite Marvel characters. Plus: an Avenger disappears! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis!
Green Lantern (Volume 4) #60 is an issue of the series Green Lantern (Volume 4) with a cover date of January, 2011.
Green Lantern (Vol 4) #59 Dec 2010
Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy
Paris, 1625. A young man called d'Artagnan, after a series of misadventures, attempts to join the King's elite fighting force -- The Musketeers! Joined by Porthos, Aramis and Athos, the four make short work of the Crown's adversaries. But little do they know, the evil Cardinal Richelieu is creating a counter force to the Musketeers, one which may soon challenge the power of the French throne itself! This title in the Illustrated line reunites the creative team which brought you the much-lauded adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask. All for one and one for all!
Besides a Dinosaur, Whatta Ya Wanna Be When You Grow Up?
COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES REIMAGINE AN ICON!
Change is coming to Riverdale in this can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! Familiar faces return in new and unexpected ways in this must-read #1 issue! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun -- but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. But is this a one-off or a sign of bigger changes awaiting for America's favorite teens -- and the entire town? Find out in this exciting and remarkable first issue!
The new school year continues to bring with it daunting new challenges and interesting changes for the teens of Riverdale High. But there's one thing that remains constant: Archie's car is still a piece of garbage! With car problems comes money problems, which means that Archie's on the hunt for a new job. Fortunately, a mysterious new building in Riverdale is offering some career opportunities for Archie and his friends. Who's behind this new conglomerate and what are their intentions for Riverdale? Find out in the second issue of this all-new Archie series!
Something strange is looming over Riverdale -- and it's taking the shape of a giant mega-mansion owned by an elusive mogul. Why has he chosen the quaint town of Riverdale, USA as his base of operations? And how is he going to use the teens of Riverdale High to further his political aspirations? Big questions and challenges await the teens and townsfolk -- meanwhile, a new student has graced the halls of Riverdale High and she's turning heads in a BIG way! Find out all the answers to these important questions in the third issue of the biggest comics sensation of the season!
The biggest comic series of the year continues! What was the "lipstick incident" that pushed Archie and Betty apart? And can the smartest boy in Riverdale fix it? The spotlight is on Dilton and Moose as, together, they show what friendship is really all about! We're pleased to welcome ANNIE WU (BLACK CANARY, HAWKEYE) to Riverdale, as she takes over art duties in this brand new issue!
The biggest comic series of the year presses on! Betty and Jughead have declared war on Veronica over the heart and soul of Archie Andrews! Who should you be rooting for? You might just be surprised by the answer! Rising star comics artist Veronica Fish (Pirates of Mars, the RIVERDALE CW promo image) joins the legendary Mark Waid on creative duties for this brand new issue!
The biggest comic series of the year continues into 2016! Archie and Jughead are on the outs with each other, and now Archie has no one to help him against the fury that is Hiram Lodge! Not even Veronica wants to go up against her own father! Rising star comics artist Veronica Fish (Howard the Duck, the RIVERDALE CW promo image) joins the legendary Mark Waid for another brand new issue of the hit series!
Kumi loves to eat, but she's worried that her passion for junk food is affecting her health. Determined to unlock the secrets of dieting, she enlists the help of her brainy friend Nemoto and his beautiful biochemistry professor, Dr. Kurosaka. And so it begins...Follow along in The Manga Guide to Biochemistry as Kumi explores the mysteries of her body's inner workings. With the help of RoboCat, the professor's friendly endoscopic robot, you'll soar through the incredible chemical machinery that keeps us alive and get an up-close look at biopolymers like DNA and proteins, the metabolic processes that turn our food into energy, and the enzymes that fuel our bodies' chemical reactions.As you dive into the depths of plant and animal cells, you'll learn about:The metabolism of substances like carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and alcohol How the energy powerhouses known as mitochondria produce ATP DNA transcription and the different types of RNA that work together to translate the genetic code into proteins Enzyme kinetics, how they're measured,
What do you do when you are totally bored and don’t feel like doing any activity? How do you kill the boredom? Totally Bored Boris is a short eBook story of a bear who was so bored to do anything.
It was a lazy day and Boris, the bear felt so much boring. He lost interest in playing with toys, watching television, read all the books he had, and found nothing to kill his boredom.
Ayumi is a world-class shogi (Japanese chess) player who can’t be beaten—that is, until she loses to a powerful computer called the Shooting Star. Ayumi vows to find out everything she can about her new nemesis. Lucky for her, Yuu Kano, the genius programmer behind the Shooting Star, is willing to teach her all about the inner workings of the microprocessor—the “brain” inside all computers, phones, and gadgets.
Follow along with Ayumi in The Manga Guide to Microprocessors and you’ll learn about:=
-How the CPU processes information and makes decision
-How computers perform arithmetic operations and store information
-logic gates and how they’re used in integrated circuits
-the Key components of modern computers, including registers, GPUs, and RAM
Join Kumiko in The Manga Guide to Physiology as she examines the inner workings of the body while training hard for the campus marathon. You’ll learn all about:
How the digestive system and the Citric Acid Cycle break food down into nutrients and energy
How the body regulates temperature and vital fluids. The body’s powerful cell defense system, led by helper T cells and enforced by macrophages. The architecture of the central nervous system The kidneys’ many talents: blood filtration, homeostasis, and energy production You’ll also gain insight into medical procedures like electrocardiograms, blood pressure tests, spirograms, and more.
Rin and Ami have been skipping molecular biology class all semester, and Professor Moro has had enough-hes sentencing them to summer school on his private island. But theyre in store for a special lesson. Using Dr. Moros virtual reality machine to travel inside the human body, theyll get a close-up look at the fascinating world of molecular biology.
Rereko is just your average high-school girl from Electopia, the land of electricity, but she's totally failed her final electricity exam! Now she has to go to summer school on Earth. And this time, she has to pass Luckily, her ever-patient tutor Hikaru is there to help. Join them in the pages of The Manga Guide to Electricity as Rereko examines everyday electrical devices like flashlights, heaters, and circuit breakers, and learns the meaning of abstract concepts like voltage, potential, current, resistance, conductivity, and electrostatic force. The real-world examples that you'll find in The Manga Guide to Electricity will teach you:
• What electricity is, how it works, how it's created, and how it can be used
• The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance (Ohm's law)
The Manga Guide to Statistics will teach you everything you need to know about this essential discipline, while entertaining you at the same time. With its unique combination of Japanese-style comics called manga and serious educational content, the EduManga format is already a hit in Japan. In The Manga Guide to Statistics, our heroine Rui is determined to learn about statistics to impress the dreamy Mr. Igarashi and begs her father for a tutor. Soon she's spending her Saturdays with geeky, bespectacled Mr. Yamamoto, who patiently teaches her all about the fundamentals of statistics: topics like data categorization, averages, graphing, and standard deviation. After all her studying, Rui is confident in her knowledge of statistics.
The comic book that teaches you how to read and write Japanese
This brand-new series from Manga University uses original comic artwork to teach readers how to identify and write the most common Japanese kanji ideographs. Volume 1
The second volume in this award-winning series from Manga University - using original comic artwork to teach readers how to identify and write the most common Japanese kanji ideographs - introduces 80 kanji that all Japanese schoolchildren are required to learn by the time they graduate from sixth grade.
Rin and Ami have been skipping molecular biology class all semester, and Professor Moro has had enough-hes sentencing them to summer school on his private island. But theyre in store for a special lesson. Using Dr. Moros virtual reality machine to travel inside the human body, theyll get a close-up look at the fascinating world of molecular biology.
If you love Manga, you’ll eat Manga For Dummies, right up. This step–by–step guide shows you how to create all of your favorite Manga characters from rough sketch through final full–color renderings. You’ll build your skills as you draw animals, mythical creatures, superheroes, teenagers, and villains―along with their weapons, cars, and homes. Soon you’ll be inventing your own characters and placing them in stylish poses and stirring action scenes. Before you know it you’ll be knocking out storyboards and plotlines for you own Manga book. Find out how to:Gear up for drawing with all the right tools and materials;Develop the basic skills of Manga figure drawing; Customize and accessorize your Manga characters; Design spectacular weapons, gadgets, mechas, and vehicles;Create 3–D drawings and give characters motion and emotion; Write an exciting Manga Story.