American style / tradition comic books
Little, Brown Book Group A Brief History of Superheroes
Book SynopsisA 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. Sections examine: the birth of the superhero, including Superman, in 1938; the DC family (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and The Justice Society/League of America), from the 1940s to the 1960s; the superheroes enlistment in the war effort in the 1940s and 50s; their neutering by the Comics Code; the challenge to DC from the Marvel family (The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, aTrade ReviewPraise for the author’s Brief Guide to Star TrekYou won’t find star dates or names of redshirts killed off in the fourth episode in the third season of the original series (trick question, they were unnamed). What you will find is an honest and excellent source of information about the work that went into the series that is still surviving after almost 50 years. -- Aidan Fortune * SF Crowsnest *Praise for the author’s Brief Guide to Star Wars Well-written and easy to read . . . I recommend this book to any Star Wars fan. -- Chad Cloman
£22.52
£8.20
Capstone More Far Out Fairy Tales Five FullColor Graphic
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£12.30
Little Bee Books Always Human
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£14.24
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Francis von Belbenheim: Die Macht ist Mein
£17.75
Capstone Press Grouchy Cat
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£7.59
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Chiquicuentos Collection volume 1: The flying hamster and Rosie the cow
£10.78
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Embracing the Flames
£7.92
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Aline Completinha 5
£14.16
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Aline Completinha 8
£14.16
Independently Published Lightman Manga
£10.11
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Julia Jones' Diary: My Secret Bully - Book 2: Diary Book for Girls 9-12
£8.58
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Diary of an Almost Cool Girl - Book 3: Meet The Cousins - (Hilarious Book for 8-12 year olds)
£8.29
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Aumente seu Humor
£14.91
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform La Vie en Rose 2
£13.42
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Politicamente Escroto
£10.11
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Megabook M3
£14.06
iUniverse The Best of Free for All
£12.30
Image Comics Invincible: The Ultimate Collection Volume 11
Book SynopsisWhile Mark Grayson and Eve have been gone... things have gotten worse on Earth. And their lives will never be the same again. From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).Collects INVINCIBLE #121-132.
£32.39
Image Comics Invincible Volume 25: The End of All Things Part
Book SynopsisAlliances shift as the battle between Invincible and Thragg rages on. But what is Robot up to on Earth? Every single story for the past 13 years has been leading up to this epic series conclusion! From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).Collects INVINCIBLE #139-144.
£14.24
Image Comics Bingo Love Volume 1: Jackpot Edition
Book Synopsis2019, Texas Library Association's Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Amazon Book Review's Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2018NPR's Best Books of 2018Newsweek's Best Comic Books of 2018The Advocate's Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2018Book Riot's Best Comics of 2018Autostraddle's 50 of the Best LGBT Books of 2018When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari both married young men and had families. Decades later, now in their mid-'60s, Hazel and Mari reunite again at a church bingo hall. Realizing their love for each other is still alive, what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over SIXTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULINA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with SHAE BEAGLE (MOONSTRUCK), GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) and MARGAUX SALTEL (Superfreaks), and AMANDA DEIBERT (Wonder Woman '77) and CAT STAGGS (CROSSWIND), with illustrations from MEGAN HUTCHINSON (ROCKSTARS) and ARIELA KRISTANTINA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).
£13.29
Image Comics The Wicked + The Divine Volume 9: Okay
Book SynopsisAfter five years, we reach the final volume. We go not gentle into that good night, but go driving a converted tank, covered in glitter and spangles, with a soundsystem audible from Mars blaring nothing but bangers. Gods, pop stars, an ending. We'll miss you. Collects THE WICKED +THE DIVINE #40-45
£15.19
Image Comics Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure
Book SynopsisFor fans of STRANGE PLANET, ADULTHOOD IS A MYTH: A “SARAH SCRIBBLES” COLLECTION, and DINOSAUR THERAPY!In his (incredibly sweaty) new book, webcomics superstar J. L. Westover offers up painfully hilarious observations and cringeworthy situations, uniting us all through one of life’s most relatable experiences—failure.All your favorite MR. LOVENSTEIN comics are right here, including brand new book exclusive comics that can’t be found online!
£13.29
Aladdin Paperbacks Dork Diaries Books 1-10 (Plus 3 1/2 & Omg!)
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£133.59
Aladdin Paperbacks Dork Diaries 13: Tales from a Not-So-Happy
Book SynopsisIt’s Nikki Maxwell’s birthday!! Will it be a blast or a bust? Find out in Nikki’s newest diary, the thirteenth installment in the #1 New York Times blockbuster bestselling Dork Diaries series!Nikki and her BFFs Chloe and Zoey have been planning a birthday party of epic proportions! There’s just one problem—Nikki’s mom says no way to the budget they need to make it happen. Nikki’s ready to call the whole thing off, but some surprising twists might take that decision out of her hands, and help comes from the person Nikki would least expect. One way or another, this will be a birthday that Nikki will never forget!
£13.49
Aladdin Paperbacks The Misadventures of Max Crumbly Books 1-3 (Boxed
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£33.59
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform The Big Life of Remi Muldoon 3: 4th Grade Werewolf
£14.11
Devocion Total Editorial Esteban Vence Sus Miedos: y Conoce al Mejor Súper Héroe
£9.70
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Make Your Comic Book, Pronto!: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Publishing
£12.99
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Megabook M2
£16.69
Papercutz The Loud House #6: Loud and Proud
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£7.99
Papercutz The Loud House 3-In-1 #2: After Dark, Loud and
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£13.49
Papercutz The Loud House #10: The Many Faces of Lincoln
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£8.38
Papercutz Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul,
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£15.84
Papercutz Asterix Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul,
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£13.21
Papercutz Asterix Omnibus #2: Collects Asterix the
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£20.69
Papercutz Asterix #38: The Chieftain's Daughter
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£9.49
Papercutz The Loud House 3-in-1 #4
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£13.29
SLG Publishing The Nine Lives of a Cat
£8.06
Image Comics Spawn: Origins Collection Deluxe Edition Volume 4
Book SynopsisThis limited, deluxe, oversized, and slipcased hardcover edition presents 25 previously-released, sold-out issues of classic Spawn stories — many pencilled by superstar artist Greg Capulllo — in an all-new size and format. Additional material includes color and black-and-white cover galleries, never-before-seen art, and all the bonus material from the six-issue trade paperbacks and 12-issue hardcovers. This is the absolute top tier of the Spawn: Origins family of books! It doesn't get any better than this!
£80.99
Furplanet Productions Red Lantern Volume One: The Crimson Divine
£20.85
Loving Healing Press DitzAbled Princess: A Comical Diary Inspired by Real Life
£9.95
BearManor Media Pocket Full of Dennis the Menace (hardback)
£34.30
Image Comics Tech Jacket Volume 3
Book Synopsis Zack Thompson: community college drop out, lives with his parents... This is who protects us from what lies beyond our world?! But he’s also Tech Jacket, the self-styled “Galactic Guardian of Earth,” and when a big-ass space ship enters Earth’s orbit, Zack will face the greatest challenge of his life! Collects Tech Jacket (2013) #1-6.
£14.24
Image Comics Tech Jacket Volume 4: All Falls Down
Book Synopsis In order for the entire galaxy to survive, Tech Jacket must join forces with his greatest enemies, which—face it—is no fun to do; neither is the destruction of everyone and everything he holds dear, so... Collects Tech Jacket #7-12.
£14.24
Image Comics Invincible Volume 22: Reboot
Book SynopsisWhile Mark, Eve and Terra make the best of their life on Talescria, Thragg has eluded capture. In this volume, loose ends are tied up, conflicts are brought to a resolution, a door is closed... so that a new one can open. From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).
£14.24
Library Juice Press Comics and Critical Librarianship: Reframing the Narrative in Academic Libraries
£48.73
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC How Heavy are the Dumbbells You Lift? Vol. 9
Book SynopsisFOOD FIGHTWhile in Kyoto, Hibiki and her friends get into all sorts of battles: an eating contest, card games, and literal fights! Through their trials and tribulations, they learn that training and eating for a fit body can happen anywhere, anytime—even on a school trip!
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