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Swamp Thing: The Bronze Age Omnibus
Len WeinTom Yeates - 2017
This hardcover edition features work from comics legends Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson, Nestor Redondo, Martin Pasko, Tom Yeates, Stephen Bissette, John Totleben and more! Deep in the bayous of Louisiana, far from civilization’s grasp, a shadowed creature seen only in fleeting glimpses roils the black waters…a twisted, vegetative mockery of a man…a SWAMP THING! One of the most acclaimed creations to emerge from the Bronze Age of Comics, this shambling, muck-encrusted figure swiftly became one of DC’s iconic characters, and his shocking stories are universally hailed as some of the finest tales of gothic horror in the history of American comics. Collects THE HOUSE OF SECRETS #92, SWAMP THING #1-24, THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #1-19 and THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1.
Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man #1
Christos Gage
Peter Parker, aka THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, knows a thing or two about that- too bad he's also got the ol' Parker luck working against him.
Bill Bryson Box Set: Three Vols. A Walk In The Woods, Notes From A Big Country, Notes From A Small Island
Bill Bryson
A box set consisting of three Bill Bryson books, 'Notes from a Small Island', 'Notes from a Big Country' and 'A Walk in the Woods'.
Captain America 75th Anniversary Magazine #1
John Rhett Thomas
Happy birthday, Captain- we salute you!
Spider-Man vs. Wolverine
Christopher J. Priest - 1986
When Spider-man encounters Wolverine, he is told that he is in over his head, but he doesn't realize how true that is until he finds his friend Ned dead in their hotel room. Seeking revenge and answers, Spider-man sets out to find Wolverine, but what he finds is a web of lies and deceptions, all leading to a fateful moment which will forever change the life of Peter Parker!Reprints the one-shot from 1987 with a square spine. The indicia identifies it as "Vol. 2 #1" despite being just a reprint.
Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker: The Complete Collection
Ed BrubakerElizabeth Breitweiser - 2014
Doom! Can Marvel's super-spies prevent war with Latveria? Can Bucky stop the sleepers he himself trained? Old enemies resurface with new identities, and Winter Soldier and Black Widow's hunt gets personal in the aftermath of a savage murder.Collecting: Fear Itself 7.1: Captain America, Winter Soldier 1-14
Superman #1
George Pérez - 2011
The new adventures of Superman begin here! What is The Man of Steel’s startling new status quo? How does it affect Lois Lane and the Daily Planet? There’s no time for answers now, because Superman must stop a monstrous threat to Metropolis—one that he is somehow the cause of!
Murder on the Orient Express Teaching Guide: Teaching Guide and Sample Chapters
Amy Jurskis - 2017
To help teachers decide if Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is right for their students, we’ve created this free e-book that features sample chapters from the book and a teaching guide.
Kirby: King of Comics
Mark Evanier - 2007
More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the forties on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well—the authorized celebration of the one and only “King of Comics” and his groundbreaking work.“I don’t think it’s any accident that . . . the entire Marvel universe and the entire DC universe are all pinned or rooted on Kirby’s concepts.” —Michael Chabon
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Forgiveness
David Brin - 2001
Little do they know that this beam contains a mystery for the ages
Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives
Roger Stern - 1997
For years, the mystery of the Hobgoblin's identity plagued not only Spider-Man and his friends, but fans, as well! Now, all is revealed, and the answers will shock you! As the Hobgoblin stands exposed at last, the threats of Norman Osborn and an all-new Green Goblin wait in the wings! Featuring all your favorite Spidey characters, from Mary Jane to Betty Brant to Robbie Robertson!
COLLECTING:
Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives #1-3 and Spectacular Spider-Man #259-261 -- written by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg, and illustrated by Ron Frenz and Luke Ross.
Superman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 1
Peter J. TomasiAlejandro Sánchez - 2017
Tomasi brings you Superman, Volumes 1 & 2: Deluxe Edition! This collection features the first two paperback volumes of the series, combined to make a deluxe edition graphic novel in hardcover for the first time ever.Collecting: Superman 1-12, Rebirth
Was Superman a Spy?: And Other Comic Book Legends Revealed
Brian Cronin - 2009
Fascinating and often bizarre true stories behind more than 130 urban legends about comic book culture.Was Superman a Spy? demystifies all of the interesting stories, unbelievable anecdotes, wacky rumors, and persistent myths that have piled up like priceless back issues in the seventy-plus years of the comic book industry, including:- Elvis Presley's trademark hairstyle was based on a comic book character (True)- Stan Lee featured a gay character in one of Marvel's 1960s war comics (False)- Wolverine of the X-Men was originally meant to be an actual wolverine! (True)- What would have been DC's first black superhero was changed at the last moment to a white hero (True)- A Dutch inventor was blocked from getting a patent on a process because it had been used previously in a Donald Duck comic book (True)With many more legends resolved, Was Superman a Spy? is a must-have for the legions of comic book fans and all seekers of "truth, justice, and the American way."
DC Universe By Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman - 2016
Featuring artwork by Andy Kubert, Michael Allred, Mark Buckingham and more, these tales star Batman and some of his greatest foes, as well as Green Lantern, Superman, and more. Collects BATMAN #686, DETECTIVE COMICS #853, GREEN LANTERN/SUPERMAN: LEGEND OF THE GREEN FLAME, plus stories from SECRET ORIGINS, BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE and WEDNESDAY COMICS.
Neil Gaiman's Teknophage
Rick Veitch - 1995
An immensely powerful being, Henry Phage has spent his lifetime as a conqueror, using his immense psychic powers and his ability to manipulate wormholes in order to take over planets across galaxies and feed upon the suffering of the denizens within, effectively making himself a god. From The Phage Building, located on the planet Kahlighoul, The Teknophage plots and plans the expansion of his intergalactic empire. However, when he turns his sights towards Kahlighoul's sister planet, Earth, the Teknophage encounters a source of resistance that he did not expect.