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Book SynopsisThe Great Library is the center of learning in the world, and its librarians are capable of magnificent feats of magic! In a small village far from the Library, a poor little elf boy struggles against bullies who call him "knife-ears." His only solace: the books he sneaks out of the village's tiny branch library, which he's not allowed in. When a librarian from the Great Library arrives, he's dazzled by her knowledge and glamour. Their meeting will change his life and begin the adventure he's always dreamed of having!

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Book SynopsisJoin two of the most popular new characters from Sonic''s world in this classic odd-couple team-up adventure!Tangle the Lemur''s got a problem: there''s not enough action in her life! Whisper the Wolf''s also got a problem: she''s hunting down an incredibly dangerous enemy named Sonic the Hedgehog! Can Tangle and Whisper help solve each other''s problems, or will they just make things worse?Also collected is Sonic The Hedgehog: Annual 2019. Join Sonic and some of his coolest friends in adventures that show just how wonderful Sonic''s world really is. In the lead story, Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf team-up to save a friend in need! Then Sonic and Tails take the Tornado for a spin, but is Sonic going too fast? Plus, Silver and Blaze slow down for a minute to go gardening, the Sonic Fan Club has their first official meeting, and Rouge the Bat hunts for treasure!

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully woven series of vignettes from the brilliant Aimee De Jongh are a necessary and poignant reminder of our common humanity. Joe SaccoOne of the great young cartoonists in the world. Comic Book ResourcesAimée de Jongh, one of the brightest new talents in Europe, creates her first autobiographic work, focusing on taxi rides from four cities: Los Angeles, Paris, Jakarta, and Washington, DC.Despite the stunning and detailed streetscapes she passes, de Jongh discovers she's more interested in the cab drivers than the view from the backseat. As the drivers slowly open up about their personal lives, de Jongh does tooeven when it means challenging her own ideas and prejudices. Through these vulnerableand often humorousmoments, de Jongh finds common ground with the people driving her. Taxi is an ode to taxi drivers everywhere.Aimée de Jongh is a Dutch graphic novel author, animator, and illustrator. After creating comics for a daily newspaper for nearly five years, she left in 2017 to make graphic novels full time. Her debut, The Return of the Honey Buzzard, won the Prix St Michel and was adapted to a live-action film. Her second book, Blossoms in Autumn, written by the acclaimed Belgian writer Zidrou, was awarded the Prix Atomium. She works and lives in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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Book SynopsisMénage à 3 follows the lives of comic book geek Gary and his two way-hotter-than-he-is roommates. In this volume: The paths of Gary’s, DiDi’s, and Zii’s love lives get closer and more complicated than they ever have before! Can friendships survive when roommates become lovers? It’s the final volume of Ménage à 3!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the JAM! Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny in Space Jam: A New Legacy! When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I. s digitized champions on the court--a powered-up roster of basketball stars as you ve never seen them before! It s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, one that will redefine LeBron s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even King James by playing the game their own way! From writer Ivan Cohen (The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries) and an all-star team-up of artists, Space Jam: A New Legacy is the graphic novel adaptation of the animated/live-action movie event!

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Book SynopsisSuperboy arrives in the future for the wedding of Saturn Girl and Lightning Lad only to find a world totally different from the one he is used to visiting. The future is now an armed camp and the Legionnaires insist it has always been that way. With Superboy unable to convince his teammates that something is wrong, the wedding proceeds as planned, only to have the bride and groom kidnapped by the Lunarites. Convinced that the altering of history is the real issue, Superboy leads a group of legionnaires back in time, while the rest of the group attempts to rescue their teammates. Can Superboys team correct the flow of time and save all the future? Includes a 2-page pin up of the entire Legion by Mike Grell and an 8-page feature containing information on each of the legionnaires by Paul Levitz, illustrated by James Sherman and Jack Abel.

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Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight will leave Gotham and enter the Abyss! While unraveling a mystery that involves his closest allies, Batman will come to face-to-face with a new villain who turns the darkness into his greatest threat. As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! He ll discover Batman Inc. s mysterious new benefactor and clash with a brand-new foe who turns Batman s greatest weapon against him. Will Batman be able to save his closest allies or find himself lost in the dark against the Abyss? Collects Batman #118-121, #124.

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Book SynopsisA bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker's rampage affect the citizens of the city? Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of 'The Joker War,' but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he's made his decision. It's time Gotham City had a new hero. Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City's hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after 'The Joker War,' and with this change comes increasing dangers. Also, in honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, this collection features the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen! Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.

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Book SynopsisIt's the Dawn of the DCU! Superman has returned to Metropolis and his greatest enemy Lex Luthor is finally behind bars. The future of the Superman family has never been brighter! As Clark Kent settles back into his life, iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to strike down the Man of Steel! But waiting in the wings to back up big blue is...SUPERCORP?! What secret project has Lex given to Superman?! This all-new chapter of Superman ushers in an iconic age of the DCU, as writer Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and artist Jamal Campbell (Hugo Award winning Far Sector) create a story that welcomes new readers and delights longtime fans. Collects Superman (2023) #1-5.

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Book SynopsisTurns out that the 'magical powers' are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. Freshman year is gonna be a doozy. Before starting college, Mari Jiwe's relatives gift her an ancestral totem, once fabled to give its wearer the powers of the animal kingdom. Mari just chalks its 'magical powers' up to superstition. After arriving in New York City, though, she definitely notices something strange about her new home. Especially the animals. While Mari battles staying awake in class and feral subway rats, dark plans emerge from the corners of the vast metropolis. Girls who look just like her start going missing and Mari can't shake the feeling that she's next. As for the totem? Turns out that the 'magical powers' are actually a thing, and Mari is next up to wield them. Freshman year is gonna be a doozy.

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Book SynopsisAlan Moore and David Lloyd's powerful epic about loss of freedom and individuality gets the Absolute treatment! Taking place in a totalitarian England following a devastating war that changed the face of the planet, V FOR VENDETTA was the inspiration for the hit 2005 movie starring Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. This amazing graphic novel spotlights a mysterious man in a white porcelain mask and his young protege as they fight political oppressors through terrorism and seemingly absurd acts. It's a gripping tale of the blurred lines between ideological good and evil and details a world where political and personal freedoms are non-existent.

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Book SynopsisFive years ago, Batman and Robin worked the most disturbing case of their crimefighting careers... Bringing down the organization of the ultimate human trafficker, the mysterious woman known only as Mother. At the time, Dick Grayson never quite understood the scope of that case, but now its darkest secrets are coming back to haunt him and everyone else who ever worked with Batman! With Bruce Wayne now lost to them, Dick and all his allies are out in the cold! Who can they trust? Is someone among them not who they say they are? And who is the deadly, silent young woman in black who s come to Gotham City looking for Batman? Collects BATMAN ETERNAL #1-52 and BATMAN #28.

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Book SynopsisAttack the Block!Max the maniacal computer is back in Maxwell Tower, dishing out his twisted form of retribution on anyone who dares to cross his beloved residents! From a conniving milkman to thuggish street urchins, anyone who enters Max’s territory looking for trouble is going for a one-way trip to the thirteenth floor! However, Max's past exploits have not gone unnoticed. The K.G.B. have sent their own super-powered computer called Boris to make Max an offer – help them conquer the world or face obliteration! This book includes the thrilling conclusion to the classic 80s run of the strip all beautifully rendered by Jose Ortiz (Creepy) in his atmospheric black and white art.Trade Review" A seminal British comic strip which reached new boundaries of sick and twisted. " - Backfromthedepths.co.uk

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Book SynopsisAlbion suffers under the tyrannical reign of the Emperor Brutus and his Trojan army. Also bolstering his power are the dragons he has at his disposal, using them to spread terror across the land. Celtic warrior Sláine is leading a rebellion against the occupiers, taking the fight all the way to New Troy - and discovering the secrets that lie in Brutus's dungeons…

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Book SynopsisThe Spider is the uncrowned king of the New York underworld, so elusive to the police that he even manages to taunt the Police Commissioner at his retirement party. But Professor Aldo Cummings, a famous but ill-tempered scientist, determined to stop the schemes of the Spider once and for all, invents a ray-machine which will eliminate the evil from a person's personality. But a tragic miscalculation will turn Professor Cummings into the Professor of Power, and he will seek a more direct confrontation with the Spider.The first collection of the Spider stories originally published as part of the Picture Library series. These long-lost and fast-paced pulp adventure stories have never been reprinted before, written by Jerry Siegel (Superman) and Donne Avenell (Adam Eterno).

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Book SynopsisWhen Jonathan Harker arrives in Transylvania, he finds himself caught up in a fiendish plot to raise an army of the undead. Can he and his friends stop the plans of the terrifying vampire Count Dracula before it's too late? Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, retold in comic strip for today's readers.

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Book SynopsisAn epic saga of greed, sorcery and one man’s heroic sacrifice. Ireland’s legendary super hero, Cú Chulainn, stands alone against the thousands of warriors controlled by the enchantress Queen Maeve, who is determined to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley and claim the lands of Ulster for her own. Supernatural feats of strength, ferocious battles and the tragic destinies of Cú Chulainn and Ferdia are vividly recreated in this action-packed, glorious retelling of one of the most famous stories from ancient Celtic myth. This unique and powerful graphic novel brings to life the legendary figure that is Cú Chulainn.Trade Review'visually … a pure feast' -- thearcade.iespectacular * Irish Examiner *the fastest selling graphic novel in Ireland -- Evening Echoexciting new graphic novel … its action-packed battle sequences are as bloody and dramatic as any reader could wish for -- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013nicely-designed … comic-loving older children and young adults will really enjoy this -- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reads Guide 2013action heroes, intrigue and more than a little mysticism translate well into graphic novel form ... visually stunning ... Sliney’s restrained palette uses colour to effectively convey atmosphere and mood ... moments of perfectly timed comic relief -- Books IrelandWill Sliney has stayed faithful to the original legend ... the art … really lifts the book -- gnyeahyeah.coman interesting treatment of a tale which I'd imagine is unfamiliar to the majority of non-Irish readers, and I'd definitely suggest it's worth taking a look at! I'm certainly looking forward to the second and third in the series -- gnyeahyeah.comgenius -- Irish Tatler Man Magazinethrough dynamic action and rich detail, the Corkman transports the reader to a brutal but accessible version of ancient Ireland ... slots neatly into the O’Brien Press’s growing line of graphic novels with historical bents ... more Avengers than Aosdana -- Irish Examineran easy introduction to epic Irish literature for adult and younger reader alike -- Books Irelandperfect format for the retelling of one of Ireland’s most famous stories ... not one for purists, but a meaty undertaking nonetheless -- Sunday Business Posta pure labour of love: a must read for any Irish comic fan! -- thearcade.iethe pages of Celtic Warrior The Legend of Cú Chulainn serve as not only proof of the talent we have in this country but also act as a beautiful and astounding reminder of the wealth we have in Ireland when it comes to our own history and folklore ... we need something to remind us why Ireland is worth fighting for; Will Sliney has not just created a brilliant graphic novel but he has awoken the hero we all need -- thearcade.ierousing stuff ... compelling ... spellbinding! The power and the glory of Irish myth in a splash of graphic colour and sharp dialogue -- RTE Guidethe fact that the book is a labour of love really shines through in what truly is a benchmark for domestically produced graphic novels -- Irishcomicsnews.comferocious, bloody and sexy ... will shock traditionalists and delight teenage readers ... stunning illustrations -- Irish Independenthugely entertaining ... haunting narrative ... engrossing tale that was as violent and brutal as it was fulfilling and encompassing ... Sliney’s abilities shine through in the action packed almost cinematic fight scenes ... visceral ... superb memorable images -- Irishcomicsnews.comSliney can hold his head high with what he has accomplished and O’Brien Press can add another critical success to their growing stable of home-grown titles -- Irishcomicsnews.comsimply, a superb offering -- Irishcomicsnews.coma cross between ‘Tomb Raider’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ -- Irish IndependentAt Marvel, Cork’s Will Sliney has long since cemented himself as an institution with work on multiple Marvel Star Wars properties and Spider-Man 2099. Younger readers may recognise him from his stint doing drawing lessons for RTE’s Home School Hub, but another fine achievement is his mythical masterwork Celtic Warrior: The Legend of Cu Chulainn. Written and drawn by Sliney, it’s a great reworking of the Ulster Cycle, featuring Ireland’s own original superhero (and unapologetic murderer of large dogs) * O’Reilly/@shockproofbeats *A huge success * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the globally popular middle-grade fantasy series by writer/illustrator Karim Friha, this supernatural tale of supernatural heroes and villains is steeped in Victorian steampunk and is a delightfully dark adventure, like Charles Dickens by way of Tim Burton.

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Book SynopsisFeatures 12 full color amazing reproductions of key pieces of art from Alex Maleev, featuring Daredevil and related characters. Each print measures 11 x 17 and all plates are collected in a durable plastic portfolio.

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Book SynopsisI was your average, everyday high school girl, but now I've been reborn in a magical world...as a spider?! Wait-this isn't how these stories are supposed to go! Read the next volume of So I'm a Spider, So What?!

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Book SynopsisAfter finishing the busiest summer of his life, Tomozaki is ready to get back to school. His relationship with Hinami is changing, but he hasn't given up on trying to find the best strats to get through the game of life. His first challenge of the new semester: to help motivate none other than Erika Konno, one of the scariest girls in class!

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Book SynopsisWhen they were accused of trying to overthrow the monarchy, the feared warriors the Seven Deadly Sins were sent into exile. Princess Elizabeth discovers the truth - the Sins were framed by the king's guard, the Holy Knights - too late to prevent them from assassinating her father and seizing the throne! Now the princess is on the run, seeking the Sins to help her reclaim the kingdom. The second of six sets, this special collector's box features beautiful, color art of the Sins themselves, and contains Vols. 8-14 of the manga, as well as an exclusive, reversible poster.

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Book SynopsisPercival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds... after all, it's his destiny!

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Book SynopsisWhen Jory transfers to an all-boys private high school, he’s taken in by the only ones who don’t treat him like a new kid, the lowly stage crew known as the Backstagers. Not only does he gain great, lifetime friends, Jory is also introduced to an entire magical world that lives beyond the curtain. With the unpredictable twists and turns of the underground world, the Backstagers venture into the unknown, determined to put together the best play their high school has ever seen. James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods) teams up with artist Rian Sygh (Munchkin, Stolen Forest) for an incredibly earnest story that explores what it means to find a place to fit in when you're kinda an outcast.

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Book SynopsisThe last concert of the DC Universe! Unleash the beast and let the headbanging begin! When the Earth is enveloped by the Dark Multiverse, the Justice League is at the mercy of the Batman Who Laughs. Humanity struggles to survive in a hellish landscape twisted beyond recognition, while Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman have all been separated and fight to survive. The heroes will need to fight their way across their demonic new home and come face-to-face with their entire history in order to stop the Batman Who Laughs once and for all! They re playing all the hits and teaming up with classic collaborators in this final tour of the entire DC Universe! SCOTT SNYDER, GREG CAPULLO, JONATHAN GLAPION, and FCO PLASCENCIA the legendary team behind Dark Nights: Metal and Batman: Last Knight on Earth take center stage and reunite for one last tour. Collecting Dark Nights: Death Metal 1-7, this deluxe hardcover features behind-the scenes sketches from GREG CAPULLO.

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Book SynopsisIn 2011, DC s New 52 era ushered in daring reinventions of pop culture s greatest characters with the Justice League at the forefront! This omnibus collection of the second half of visionary writer Geoff Johns time on Justice League pits the team against some of their greatest threats, as super-villains look to inherit Earth in the Forever Evil saga! In a flash of light, the world s most powerful heroes vanish as the Crime Syndicate arrives from Earth-3! As this evil version of the Justice League takes over the DC Universe, no one stands in the way of them and complete domination no one except for Lex Luthor. His main ally in this seemingly impossible battle? Batman. But that s just a prelude to the main event: the Darkseid War! The Justice League first came together years ago to stop Darkseid and his Parademon army from invading our Earth. Now Darkseid will once again make the planet a war zone, as Earth becomes the frontline in his battle with the Anti-Monitor one of the most powerfully destructive creatures ever created! New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns teams up with some of comics top artists, including David Finch, Ivan Reis, and Jason Fabok for the biggest battles the DC Universe has ever seen! This hardcover omnibus collects Justice League #24-52, Forever Evil #1-7, DC Universe: Rebirth #1, DC Sneak Peek: Justice League #1, Justice League feat. Secret Society #234, Justice League of America feat. Black Adam #74, Justice League: Darkseid War Special #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Batman #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: The Flash #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Lex Luthor #1, Justice League: Darkseid War: Shazam #1, and Justice League: Darkseid War: Superman #1.

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Book SynopsisBrings together the very best tales from the team's 50 plus-year history, including their greatest and most pivotal moments and battles against their deadliest enemy and one of their own... Dark Phoenix!

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Book SynopsisAfter 70 years of life and almost 70 translated volumes, it was high time English-speaking readers were offered a hardback collected edition. For this first volume we chose to start with title that herald the golden age of the series. Doc Doxey's Elixir (including Manhunt) and Phil Wire (including Lucky Luke and Pill) were first published in 1955 and 1956, and already Luke is much closer to the cowboy that we now have in mind. The third volume, Rails on the Prairie, was the first collaboration between Morris and Goscinny - ushering in 30 years of a legendary collaboration.

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Book SynopsisHe is one of the best-known voices in British comics, respected and revered for revitalising the industry in the 1970s and co-creating the iconic ‘Lawman of the future’ – Judge Dredd.In celebration of his forty-five years chronicling the madness and mayhem of Mega-City One, this collection features some of the funniest, most poignant and action-packed tales penned by the great man himself.

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Book SynopsisIt's the Swingin' Sixties, and there's only one spy standing between crime and world domination - and her name is Jane Bond! Jane Bond, Secret Agent, is the finest spy on Worldpol's roster. Armed with her wits, her fists, and an array of futuristic tech, she is our last line of defense against a international criminal underworld. From fighting a school of super villainesses, to foiling plans to melt to Artic ice caps, to escaping the clutches of a giant mechanical lobster, there's no shortage of dangerous missions Jane must undertake for Queen and Country!This collection of campy espionage adventure from 1960s girls' comic Princess Tina is lovingly restored to its full glory, and is lavishly illustrated throughout by Mike Hubbard, the artist of iconic Daily Mirror strip Jane.

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Book SynopsisIn the aftermath of the Eltarian War, the Omega Rangers take on their most ambitious mission yet!With the threat of the Empyreals defeated and Earth saved, the Omega Rangers must forge a new path for themselves! Massive galaxies, countless planets, and more than just humans in need of heroes inspires the Omegas to make a bold proclamation – they’ll go wherever they are needed and be heroes for the entire universe. Immediately separate distress calls from two distant planets force the team to split up. Zack and Trini soon learn that even the battles you win have costs, while Jason and Yale come face-to-face with a fan-favorite character on a mission of revenge! ! But protecting the galaxy means Safehaven is left unguarded and when an ancient containment canister is stolen, it may spell doom for the Omega Rangers… Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and fan favorite artist Marco Renna (Mighty Morphin) forge a bold new path for the Omega Rangers in the wake of the Eltarian War. Collects Power Rangers #17-20.

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Book SynopsisIn the second, and concluding, volume of Karl the Viking the brave Briton takes the fight even further abroad than before as he and his band of warriors battle against the rival viking Gefion One-Eye in Africa, become mercenaries in a violent dispute between treacherous Russian tribes, and survive against fantastical and unnatural sea monsters. Karl the Viking is the series which made Don Lawrence's reputation, and it was on this basis that he was hired to revolutionise painted comic art with The Trigan Empire. This volume also contains stories written by Michael Moorcock penned when he was just beginning to create the adventures of Elric.Trade ReviewReviews for Don Lawrence's The Rise and Fall of theTrigan Empire"Vastly influential. Stunning. Dominated the genre of Science-Fiction epics." * The Independent *"Don [Lawrence] painted a comic I loved. It was called the Trigan Empire - two comic pages a week, in the children's magazine "Look and Learn", which even schools who banned comics allowed" -- Neil Gaiman"I love Trigan Empire! It's absolutely epic." -- Duncan Jones (director Source Code, Moon)"Lawrence [is] celebrated for his richly coloured, highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds." * The New York Times *

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