Manga: Superheroes and super-villains
DC Comics Before Watchmen Omnibus
Book SynopsisThe New York Times best-selling prequels to the best-selling graphic novel Watchmen are collected together for the first time and in a special DC hardcover Omnibus!Takes a look at the world before the critically acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen, by some of comics'' top talents, including Eisner Award-winning authors Brian Azzarello and Darwyn Cooke, multi-award winning authors Len Wein and Michael Straczynski. With art from Joe Kubert, Amanda Conner, J.G. Jones, Lee Bermejo, Adam Hughes, Jae Lee and John Higgins. Dive deeper into the world of Watchmen by following the famous characters around in their own solo stories. Witness Rorschach''s story to see how one of the most dangerous vigilantes in the comics world started down his dark path. Find out how the Vietnam War and the Kennedy assassination revolve around the Comedian. Take an introspective look at Silk Spectre as she struggles with her overbearing superhero mother and her scaTrade Review"BEFORE WATCHMEN has been an unqualified success."—Mtv Geek "Azzarello is a perfect fit to give someone as unbalanced as The Comedian a back story."— Huffington Post "I should have realized that if there was any writer able to take a genuinely bad person and make him endearing, it's Azzarello."—IGN
£91.20
DC Comics You Brought Me The Ocean An Aqualad Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisThe voices that shaped LGBTQ Young Adult literature, Lambda Award-Winning author Alex Sanchez (Rainbow Boys) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Julie Maroh (Blue Is the Warmest Color), present a new coming-out romance and origin story for Aqualad.Jake Hyde doesn''t swim--not since his father drowned. Luckily, he lives in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Yet he yearns for the ocean and is determined to leave his hometown for a college on the coast. His best friend, Maria, however, wants nothing more than to stay in the desert, and Jake''s mother encourages him to always play it safe.There''s nothing safe about Jake''s future--not when he''s attracted to Kenny Liu, swim team captain and rebel against conformity. And certainly not when he secretly applies to the University of Miami. Jake''s life begins to outpace his small town''s namesake, which doesn''t make it any easier to come out to his mom, or Maria, or the world.But Jak
£13.49
DC Comics Blackest Night Omnibus
Book SynopsisThe haunting epic that plunged the DC Universe into darkness collected in its entirety for the first time ever! The Blackest Night is now here. As black rings rain from the sky former, friends and loved ones rise from their graves as twisted monsters with only one mission: Death.The Black Lanterns have arrived, and they''re bringing death and destruction with them. Putting aside old vendettas, it''s now up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to marshal DC''s greatest heroes (as well as their deadliest foes) in a huge, universe-spanning battle to save the DC Universe from an army of the dead. Their collective mission: to defend the light against the blackest night. Now collected in sequential order and in one gigantic volume for the first time, Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary is written by critically acclaimed author Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock) and illustrated by Ivan Reis (Superman), Patrick Gleason (Batman & Robin), Doug Mahnk
£102.00
DC Comics Injustice Gods Among Us Omnibus Volume 1
Book SynopsisBased on the video game phenomenon, Injustice Gods Among Us Omnibus Vol. 1 tells the story of a war between gods for the future of humanity.A GOD GONE MAD. AND THE HEROES WHO SEEK TO SET IT RIGHT. IT ALWAYS STARTS WITH ONE.ONE DEATH. TO SAVE MILLIONS.Superman was Earth''s greatest hero. He was the shining beacon of truth, justice and the American way. Forever an inspiration for the brighter future ahead, the Man of Tomorrow made the world want to be better. Then everything changed in a single day. When the Man of Steel couldn''t protect those he held most dear, he decided being a hero wasn''t enough. To truly save this world, he would have to abandon his philosophy as the Big Blue Boy Scout and become the ruler he felt humankind needed. With his all-powerful allies--Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Shazam and even Robin--the reign of Superman has begun. World conflicts are ended, and criminals are stopped without mercy. Faci
£85.50
Abrams Shazam The Golden Age of the Worlds Mightiest
Book SynopsisTrade Review“This volume features a cornucopia of collectibles, from decoder to toys to games, all lovingly curated by writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geoff Spear.” -- Yahoo! Entertainment"With high-quality repro and photography that handsomely captures every nick and scuff of rare wooden figures, this is a treat for anyone who's ever loved (and lost) pop-culture tat, even if you don't know the character from (Black) Adam." -- Total Film
£17.09
Abrams Hardears
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The lore, magic, and history of Clarke and Lynch’s realm render it immersive, fanciful, complex, and deeply Caribbean… The spectacle carries the staying power of a bona fide folktale.” * Publishers Weekly *“The illustrations are detailed, both for figures and setting, evoking superhero comics through the level of action conveyed, and the vibrant colors are perfect for the tropical setting…Fans of Star Wars or The Lord of the Rings may eagerly embrace the politics and interactions between the various races of the Hardears Islands.” * Booklist *
£12.59
Abrams The Last Mechanical Monster
Book SynopsisFrom Brian Fies, the multi-award-winning, acclaimed graphic novelist of Mom’s Cancer, Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?, and A Fire Story, comes a classic comic book adventure for all ages. Decades after being imprisoned for threatening his city with an army of giant robots, an elderly scientist reenters society, only to discover he needs help navigating life in the 21st century. Experiencing real kindness and friendship for the first time, his new relationships challenge the inventor’s single-minded devotion for vengeance—just as his plans threaten to spiral out of his control. The Last Mechanical Monster by Brian Fies is a story about ambition, creativity, mortality, friendship, and legacy. But it is also a story about how we want to be remembered, and what we leave behind. This latest graphic novel from Brian Fies already has a fan base and a considerable history of accomplishment. Initially publiTrade Review“Brian Fies’s The Last Mechanical Monster tells the story of a long-forgotten super villain who attempts one last attack on humankind. Through Fies’s masterful cartooning and heartfelt text, the embittered scientist gradually discovers forces much more powerful than his weapons and robots—community, compassion, and forgiveness. A wonderful story of heroes, villains, and the lonely souls caught somewhere in-between.” * Paul Dini, writer/producer, Batman: The Animated Series *“One of my wife Judy’s favorite mottos is ‘Great art has a sense of inevitability.’ Brian Fies’s The Last Mechanical Monster feels inevitable, natural—like it’s always existed. You don’t need to have seen the classic cartoon on which it is based to appreciate this tender-hearted requiem for a forgotten mad scientist. If you like sentimental, character-driven award bait—and especially if you don’t—you’ll be hard-pressed not to adore this charming graphic novel.” * Jon Bogdanove, legendary Superman comic book artist *“With this book, Brian Fies has created a beautifully crafted, loving tribute to one of the greatest animated short films of all time.” * Chip Kidd *“What a great idea! Brian picks up the baton left by the Fleischer Studios’ cartoon from 1941 and finishes out the story. And what a treat! The Fleischer Superman cartoons are what got me interested in considering animation as a career, and The Last Mechanical Monster does sweet justice to the series!” * J.J. Sedelmaier, animation director/producer, SNL’s Saturday TV Funhouse, MTV’s Beavis and Butt-Head, and Adult Swim’s Harvey Birdman *“The rollicking tale of a mad genius intent on revenge, a giant robot restored from oblivion, and the imperturbable kindness of strangers. A rip-roaring, heart-warming story of destruction, connection, and transformation—sort of. I laughed. I cried. I loved every astounding page!” * Louise Simonson, author of Superman: The Man of Steel and Superman: Doomsday & Beyond *“With The Last Mechanical Monster, Brian Fies has woven a masterful tale of villainy and everyday heroes. It’s a story about rage, but it’s also—ultimately—a story about redemption. And, I’m not ashamed to say, the ending left me misty-eyed.” * Roger Stern, New York Times bestselling author of The Death and Life of Superman *Fies’s animation-style artwork recalls C.C. Beck and Scott McCloud, and of course the film The Iron Giant with its clean sharp lines highlighted by the bright colors of a Golden Age comic book... This one’s an absolute wonder. * Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review *
£17.09
Abrams Fantastic Four No. 1 Panel by Panel
Book SynopsisTimed for the 60th anniversary, the iconic and influential first issue of the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, deconstructed by award-winning designer Chip Kidd; with text by novelist Walter Mosley, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, and historian Mark Evanier; and photographs by Geoff SpearThe first issue of Fantastic Four by legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced fans to a now-iconic team of Super HeroesMister Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thingushering in the modern Marvel Age of comics. Kirby's artistic contributions in this comic book revolutionized visual storytelling and brought a new reality to the way comics stories could be told, the ripple effects of which continue to influence comic book art to this day. Sixty years after its publication in November 1961, this stunning reimagining by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd uses an original copy of the comic book (which initially sold for ten cents and now sells for astronomical p
£27.54
Abrams SpiderMan The SpiderVerse Unfolds
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£12.59
Abrams AntMan and the Wasp My Mighty Marvel First Book
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£7.59
Abrams DC Super Heroes The Multiverse Unfolds
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£13.29
Abrams Marvel Super Stories
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA superhero collection perfect for Marvel fans hoping to sample more than the usual fare. * Booklist *
£10.79
Abrams SpiderMan Quantum Quest A Mighty Marvel TeamUp 2
Book SynopsisIn Spider-Man: Quantum Quest!, the action-packed and hilarious second graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, everyone’s friendly neighborhood super hero is sent to the Quantum Realm with the Fantastic Four! From award-winning writer/illustrator Mike Maihack. During a morning of doing good deeds and super heroing, Spider-Man is interrupted by the Fantastic Four and Namor. The great underwater city of Atlantis has disappeared, and the heroes need Spider-Man’s help to find it! While Spider-Man is unsure if his abilities can help him find the city, he takes on the mission hoping not to disappoint his heroes. But when this mission takes him into the Quantum Realm, Spider-Man realizes that more than just a city has gone missing and that he might need more than just super powers to save the day! Attention, readers! Traveling through the Quantum Realm may require you to spin your book on its sidTrade ReviewThis Marvel title is sure to please with big laughs and fun. * School Library Journal *
£8.99
Johns Hopkins University Press The Myth of the Superhero
Book SynopsisTranslated for the first time into English, The Myth of the Superhero looks beyond the cape, the mask, and the superpowers, presenting a serious study of the genre and its place in a broader cultural context.Trade ReviewBest suited for students of literary studies looking for cultural and ideological analysis; the general reader will glean useful insight into Superman's psyche. Library Journal Even though this is a rather thin volume, it refers to a multitude of aspects that place the superhero in the role of a fighter for tolerance, diversity and justice; the blueprints of their actions, however, were designed hundreds of years ago. -- Dr. A. Ebert PopCultureShelf.com The Myth of the Superhero is a work that should stand as a touchstone within institutional comics studies, while at the same time being an accessible and highly relevant text for casual and fanboy/girl readers. -- Derek Royal Comics Alternative Arnaudo's book is an interesting analysis of some of the commonly overlooked significances of one of the most important media in modern pop culture. The criticism of the superhero comic book in regard to its dialogues with mythology is particularly perceptive, and sets up Arnaudo's discussion of the ways in which it can be used to portray and challenge ethical and cultural ideas. -- Jason Archbold Media International AustraliaTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Myth and Religion2. Ethics and Society3. Epic and NeobaroqueConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex
£45.50
Johns Hopkins University Press The Myth of the Superhero
Book SynopsisTranslated for the first time into English, The Myth of the Superhero looks beyond the cape, the mask, and the superpowers, presenting a serious study of the genre and its place in a broader cultural context.Trade ReviewBest suited for students of literary studies looking for cultural and ideological analysis; the general reader will glean useful insight into Superman's psyche. Library Journal Even though this is a rather thin volume, it refers to a multitude of aspects that place the superhero in the role of a fighter for tolerance, diversity and justice; the blueprints of their actions, however, were designed hundreds of years ago. -- Dr. A. Ebert PopCultureShelf.com The Myth of the Superhero is a work that should stand as a touchstone within institutional comics studies, while at the same time being an accessible and highly relevant text for casual and fanboy/girl readers. -- Derek Royal Comics Alternative Arnaudo's book is an interesting analysis of some of the commonly overlooked significances of one of the most important media in modern pop culture. The criticism of the superhero comic book in regard to its dialogues with mythology is particularly perceptive, and sets up Arnaudo's discussion of the ways in which it can be used to portray and challenge ethical and cultural ideas. -- Jason Archbold Media International AustraliaTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Myth and Religion2. Ethics and Society3. Epic and NeobaroqueConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex
£29.37
Disney Publishing Worldwide The Titans Curse The Graphic Novel 03 Percy
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£11.28
Stone Arch Books Fear the Shark DC Super Heroes Green Lantern
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books Green Lantern Web of Doom
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books Escape from the Orange Lanterns
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books The Flash Captain Boomerangs Comeback
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books The Flash Clock Kings Time Bomb
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books The Flash Tricksters Bubble Trouble
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£20.49
Stone Arch Books The Flash Ice and Flame
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£20.49
Capstone Press Tiger Moth Adventures of an Insect Ninja
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£7.55
Capstone Press Savage Sands DC Super Heroes Green Lantern
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£5.89
Capstone Press Green Lantern Red Lanterns Revenge
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£5.72
Capstone Press Green Lantern Prisoner of the Ring DC Super
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£5.89
Capstone Press The Flash Tricksters Bubble Trouble DC Super
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£5.89
Stone Arch Books The Jokers Dozen
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£24.49
DK DC Comics Justice League The Ultimate Guide
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£22.49
DK Marvel Black Panther Rules
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£15.29
DK Marvel Greatest Comics
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£31.50
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Unbreakable Bracelets
Book SynopsisWelcome to Paradise Island, the secret home of Wonder Woman! Hundreds of weapons and trophies fill the halls of the island''s palace. Each one tells a story of adventure, danger and bravery. This is the tale of the silver bracelets that saved Wonder Woman from Cheetah!
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Adventures of Robin Hood Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisWhen Robert of Locksley's lands are stolen, he is forced to take on a new identity as the fearless outlaw Robin Hood. Together with his band of loyal followers, Robin must win a battle of wits if he is to protect the poor from the scheming Sheriff of Nottingham.
£9.49
Createspace Captain Confederacy
£11.68
McFarland & Co Inc Superheroines and the Epic Journey
Book Synopsis The heroine''s journey echoes throughout ancient legend. Each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is also a staple of American comic books. Wonder Woman with semi-divine powers gives us a new female-centered creation story. Batgirl, Batwoman and Black Widow discover their enemy is the dark mother or shadow twin, with the savagery they''ve rejected in themselves. Supergirl similarly struggles but keeps harmony with her sister. From Jessica Jones and Catwoman to the new superwomen of cutting-edge webcomics, each heroine must go into the dark, to become not a warrior but a savior. Women like Captain Marvel and Storm sacrifice all to join the ranks of superheroes, while their feminine powers and dazzling costumes reflect the most ancient tales.
£14.24
McFarland & Co Inc Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics
Book Synopsis When Superman debuted in 1938, he ushered in a string of imitators--Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Captain America. But what about the many less well-known heroes who lined up to fight crooks, super villains or Hitler--like the Shield, the Black Terror, Crimebuster, Cat-Man, Dynamic Man, the Blue Beetle, the Black Cat and even Frankenstein? These and other four-color fighters crowded the newsstands from the late 1930s through the early 1950s. Most have since been overlooked, and not necessarily because they were victims of poor publication. This book gives the other superheroes of the Golden Age of comics their due.
£32.39
Capstone Press Day of the Bizarros
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£18.99
Capstone Press Bubble Trouble
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£18.99
Capstone Press Magic Monsters
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£18.99
Simon & Schuster Captain Awesome Goes to Superhero Camp
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£5.99
Little Simon Captain Awesome Goes to Superhero Camp
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Captain Awesome and the Mummys Treasure
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£6.64
Little Simon Captain Awesome and the Mummys Treasure
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Captain Awesome vs. the Sinister Substitute
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£6.64
Little Simon Captain Awesome vs. the Sinister Substitute
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£14.39
Simon Spotlight Into the Night to Save the Day
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£6.02
Stone Arch Books SuperVillain Smackdown
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£24.49
