Manga: Superheroes and super-villains

Book SynopsisBilly Farmer lives with his Aunt Joan and Uncle Charlie in the when he is scratched by a radioactive leopard at the local zoo. Gaining leopard-like strength, speed, reflexes, and tree-climbing abilities, when he's not fighting crime, Billy sells photographs of himself to the local paper, using the money to support his frail aunt while contending with his violent, greedy and lazy uncle. With warmth, wit, and stunning artwork by Mike Western and Eric Bradbury, The Leopard from Lime Street is a gem of 1970s and 1980s British comics.

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Book SynopsisMad scientists, giant monsters, and courageous saboteurs! Luxurious treasury reprinting of one of the best - and maddest - British cult comics of all time!LAND OF THE GIANTS! Having been released from prison, the evil Nazi genius, Dr Von Hoffman is fully intent on using an amazing enlarging gas that he has invented to exact a diabolical revenge on Britain for opposing Germany in World War II. Utilising an army of giant critters and beasts to attack provincial towns, stately homes and army camps, the only thing that stands in his way are the plucky young brothers Barry and Joey Drake...

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Book SynopsisTHE END OF THE DREAM? Foul Playis the second book in the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers Graphic Novel series. Part of the first season, this exciting series is written by award-winning comics writer Rob Williams.With a stunning super-strike against premier English club Tynecaster, Roy Race announced himself to the footballing world. Melchester Rovers fans thought a saviour had arrived to lift them out of lowly League Two, and the agents came calling, sensing a new cash cow on the scene. But a lot of things can go wrong on a football pitch. Injuries can happen to anyone - even Roy of the Rovers. Is Roy's career over before it's even begun? Will he ever play in front of the Mel Park faithful again? And can Rovers make it to the playoff finals without him? The dramatic footballing adventure of Roy Race continues!Enjoyed this title? Pick up Play-Offs next to continue the story!Praise for the Roy of the Rovers series:EPIC! - Match of the Day MagazineI love the way that they are about so much more than football: they are about heart, values and family. Both graphic novel and fiction titles are compelling, engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get reading. - Jim Sells, Programme manager for Sport & Literacy, National Literacy Trust.Read with my 7 year old who is football mad, really enjoyed it and left us wanting to read the next one in the series! - GoodReads ReviewTrade Review"I love this book, Dad says Roy was around when he was younger and he has read it too! We can't wait to get the next one!" - Leggis (Toppsta Website)

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Book SynopsisAn all-new digest sized edition of the riotous and hilarious sci-fi horror comedy about a polite bio-weapon zombie! When flight 303 crash-lands on the lethal deathworld known as chronos, all is not looking well for the surviving passengers. Enter zombo; a top secret government experiment - part zombie, part human ghoul, with a taste for living flesh and aspirations of pop stardom! Collects zombo, merry christmas mr. Zombo & zombo's eleven includes bonus one page tharg's alien invasions strips by henry flint

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Book SynopsisFor almost thirty years, Judge Dredd has dominated the British comic scene. Now you can re-discover the roots of this legendary character in this vast and Thrill-packed series of graphic novels collecting together all of Dredd's adventures in chronological order, complete and uncut.

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Book SynopsisFor almost thirty years, Judge Dredd has dominated the British comic scene. Now you can re-discover the roots of this legendary character in this vast and Thrill-packed series of graphic novels collecting together all of Dredd's adventures in chronological order, complete and uncut.

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Book SynopsisMega-City One - the future metropolis where crime and danger prevail. Keeping order are the Judges, a hardened police force acting as judge, jury and executioner. Toughest of them all is Judge Dredd. He Is the law and these are his stories.

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Book Synopsis"Mad Max with talking animals" The latest collection of 2000 AD's latest breakout success from the mind of NYP bestselling SF and Warhammer author Dan Abnett! After dragging Gene to their faltering cryogenic space station and abandoning his pack to the swarming insect "Them", the masters are how holding Gene in idyllic V.R. suspension. Rescued before execution by an old friend, and joined by a terrorist working to undermine the master's grip on the world below, Gene forms a tenuous alliance. The three must work together to infiltrate the master's security systems and steal the codes to their massively destructive arsenal. But Gene might not be prepared for what else he finds...

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Book SynopsisA buddy cop tale like no other! Man and mechanismo, on the mean streets of Mega-City One. The next chapter in the legendary Judge Dredd epic, penned by incomparable Judge Dredd co-creator John Wagner With Mega-City one eating Judges faster than they can be replaced, the Justice Department prepares once more to trial a radical solution for their manpower shortage: The Mark-8 RV Mechanismo unit, robotic judges programmed to deal with everything the city can throw at them, with freshly programmed AIs designed to empathise with the citizens they'll encounter. Judge Dredd himself has never hid his feelings on granting judicial powers to machines, but the responsive, resilient and ultimately expendable machines may be the answer to the justice department's problems. Dredd is ordered to put aside his prejudices and conduct an assessment with one of the latest models, nicknamed HARVEY...Trade Review"This is dynamic stuff, pulsating with life dirty and downtrodden" * Geek Syndicate *

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Book SynopsisThe Evolution of A Hero! 'The Missing Link' - a creature of limitless strength, is drawn to Britain in pursuit of an expedition party he encountered in his homeland. The man-ape causes havoc until he accidentally stumbles into an experimental nuclear research facility and is bombarded by radiation. Instead of killing him, the creature evolves into an advanced human. Now possessing a genius mind, super-strength, enhanced senses and the ability to fly, as Johnny Future he protects mankind from such sinister beings as The Master, Disastro, Animal Man and the Secret Society of Scientists.Trade Review"Supervillains, sex, killer robots...and heroes punching leopards. Johnny Future is a classic!" -- Page 45 "Supervillains, sex, killer robots...and heroes punching leopards. Johnny Future is a classic!" -- Page 45 "A fondly remembered strip by many readers who grew up with comics in the Sixties including Alan Moore, who was inspired enough to name one of his characters Jonni Future when he created the anthology Tomorrow Stories" -- Lew Stringer "A Bridge between old-style British comics and the American superhero formula" -- Steve Moore

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Book SynopsisIn these new adventures of Devlin Waugh, written by Rory McConville (Judge Dredd) and Aleš Kot (Secret Avengers, Days of Hate) and drawn by Mike Dowling (Ichabod Azrael, Judge Anderson), mutagenic nightmare spores, the search for his missing brother, and a dashing new boyfriend, all combine to create thrilling tales of the camp vamp.Trade Review"Ales Kot new to Devlin seems to be channelling Grant Morrison’s The Filth with a story that delights in the obscene the disgusting and the outrageous." – Comics the Gathering"So wonderfully bizarrely decadently wonderful... drawing you in with a combination of superb characterisation and stellar plotting... and being Devlin Waugh not a small amount of spectacular smut." – Comicon.com"

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Book SynopsisLost in the mists of time, home-grown British superheroes once entertained and enthralled millions of kids… Now, the likes of Adam Eterno, Blake Edmonds, Thunderbolt the Avenger, and The Leopard from Lime Street are back for a new generation of readers.This volume collects the trilogy of Vigilant stories written by Simon Furman (Transformers) and drawn by an all-star roster of artists including Simon Coleby (Dark Souls), DaNi (Coffin Bound), Henrik Sahlstrom (Thirteenth Floor), Warwick Fraser-Combe, Staz Johnson (Spider-Man), Will Sliney (Spider-Man 2099) and Jake Lynch (Judge Dredd).

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Book Synopsis1580, London. Adam Eterno was working as an assistant to the great alchemist Erasmus Hemlock who had just achieved his life's goal – creating the 'Elixir of Life'! Adam swallowed the potion, defying his masters orders. With his last breath, Erasmus placed a curse upon Adam, wishing him immortality. Unless Adam is struck over the head with a solid gold object, he is, "doomed to wander through the labyrinths of time...!"From the high seas of 1770 to the Western Front in 1916, follow Adam Eterno's earliest adventures, beautifully illustrated with black and white art by Solano Lopez (Janus Stark), Tom Kerr (Kelly's Eye) and Colin Page (Billy's Boots) and originally published in the pages of Thunder.

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Book SynopsisEquipped with a razor-sharp mind, superb athletic ability and a vast array of cutting edge gadgets, The Spider has his sights set on taking over the New York underworld and establishing a 'Syndicate of Crime'! Join the menacing Spider on his earliest adventures, recruiting other fiends into his fledging empire and seeing off competition from other villainous foes, including the master of illusion, Mirror Man!Fully remastered and collected for the first time, this volume presents many of the super-crook's exciting 1960’s adventures which featured the most popular British comic book villain and sprang from the imagination of Superman co-creator, Jerry Siegel.

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Book SynopsisViva los humanos!A deathbed request sends Judge Dredd on a diplomatic mission to Guatemala, a dictatorship ruled by the despotic robot El Presidente. Under the military rule of robots, humans are enslaved, trafficked and farmed for parts. El Presidente seeks to expand its repressive regime – and if Mega-City One doesn’t give into its demands, its nuclear arsenal will blow the city off the map!From legendary Judge Dredd scribe John Wagner and fan favourite artist Colin MacNeil comes an action-packed Dredd tale of robots and revolution! Also featuring bonus Dredd stories with art by Carlos Ezquerra and Henry Flint!

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Book SynopsisHell hath no fury like Barbara Hershey!You think you know her story. Chief Judge of Mega-City One, Barbara Hershey had been a powerful ally to Judge Dredd, until she became infected with an alien pathogen and – supposedly - died. But little do the citizens and judges of Mega-City One suspect that Hershey’s death was faked. Now, join fan favourite character Judge Hershey as she embarks on a new adventure beyond the grave and beyond the walls of Mega-City One, to right the wrongs of her past and dispense justice! Critically acclaimed creative team Rob Williams (Judge Dredd, Doctor Who) and Simon Fraser (Judge Dredd, Doctor Who) tell a globe-spanning, gritty story of retribution.Trade Review"An almost Dirty Harry-esque tale of police revenge." - MajorSpoilers.com"Interesting and brimming with a fresh style[...] a great, and fast read that is truly compelling.” - Multiversity Comics"[Hershey] has given weight to a character who was always in the background, whose motivations and fears were rarely given move then a furrowed brow or slight snarl." - Comicsthegathering.com"Hershey is a striking reading experience, it’s disturbing and hopeful at the same time, hopeful in the case of some justice being served." - Multiversity Comics"Cold, brutal, cinematic, exhilarating, and stunning artistically... 9/10" - Comicon

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Book SynopsisJudge Dredd is the top lawman of Mega-City One, but now it seems as though the end has come – he must face off against the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse! Luckily he has an unexpected ally at his side in the form of meta-normal cowboy killer Ichabod Azrael.The Dredd epic of the year has arrived as Rob Williams (Judge Dredd: Control) teams up with Henry Flint (Judge Dredd: The Small House) and Colin MacNeil (America) to bring you this revelatory tale of the harbingers of the Final Judgement facing off against Mega-City One’s toughest Judge. This collection is rounded out with epilogue stories from Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt, Boo Cook and Dan Cornwell.Trade Review“Rob and Henry at the peak of their powers” -- Al Ewing (The Immortal Hulk)“One of the best runs ever. This is special.” -- Mark Millar (Kickass, Kingsman)“The best I’ve read in years” -- Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates, The Authority)“Structured like the last exhilarating chapters of an already power-packed novel — all killer, zero filler” -- Doom Rocket * Doom Rocket *“Simply masterful Dredd” -- Comicon.com * Comicon.com *“One of the pivotal moments of Judge Dredd history” -- Multiversity Comics * Multiversity Comics *

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Book SynopsisEnter The Spider – comics’ lost Golden Age supervillain from the co-creator of Superman, Jerri Siegel!Equipped with a razor-sharp mind, superb athletic ability and a vast array of cutting edge gadgets, The Spider has his sights set on taking over the New York underworld and establishing a 'Syndicate of Crime'.Join the menacing Spider on his earliest adventures, recruiting other fiends into his fledging empire and seeing off competition from other villainous foes, including the master of illusion, Mirror Man!Featuring the fully remastered hyperdetailed black and white artwork of Reg Bunn, this volume presents many of the super-crook's exciting 1960s adventures which featured the most popular British comic book villain and sprang from the imagination of Superman co-creator, Jerry Siegel.

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Book SynopsisStep in the unknown… step into MegatropolisExperience the iconic city of Mega-City One as never before, in this visionary comic from Kenneth Niemand (Judge Dredd) and Dave Taylor (Judge Dredd, Batman). In this radical reimagining of the world of Judge Dredd, join disgraced Officer Amy Jarra and Detective Joe ‘choirboy’ Rico as they navigate the crime-ridden underbelly of the glamourous Metropolis, attempting to solve the murder of undercover Detective Fisher. Transforming Mega-City One into an art deco cityscape, Niemand and Taylor spin a tale of futuristic noir with luscious art and jaw-dropping set pieces. This over-sized hardcover collection includes a gallery of cover art and never seen before concept sketches.Trade Review"Fabulously enjoyable… what if MC-1 was more like James Elroy’s LA Confidential, just with more tech.” - Comicon"A beautiful piece of comics work." - Downthetubes.net'Writer Kenneth Niemand keeps the pace brisk, layering in enough recognisable characters for fans but making sure the story remains accessible on its own terms, while Dave Taylor does an incredible job with his textured, cinematic art, shifting this gloriously retro thriller from enjoyable to unmissable. 5 stars.' - SFX "Dave Taylor's art can only be described as sumptuous... the lights and colours really pop.... the characters and cityscape designs are excellent." - Grovel"Gorgeous art and clever storytelling." - Grovel "Dave Taylor’s art is a wonder to behold, beautiful line work, sumptuously and atmospherically coloured, with a wonderful and believable design sense." - Comicscene 'This book is gorgeous. [...] I highly recommend Megatropolis to fans of Dredd, Noir, and Art Deco design; and if, like me, you're a fan of all three, then it's an absolute triple lock.' - Fortean Times

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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 SynopsisThis is the sequel to the biggest creator-owned comic of the decade - the one that spawned the No. 1 hit movie and the worldwide phenomenon! Kick-Ass is back! As everybody's favourite psychotic 11-year-old Hit Girl trains Kick-Ass to be...well, a bad-ass, nemesis "Red Mist" gathers a team of super-villains to take them down! It's superhero mayhem as only Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. can bring you!

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Book SynopsisDON'T MISS THE STUNNING SIXTH COLLECTION OF THE ELEVENTH DOCTOR'S ALL-NEW COMICS ADVENTURES! The truth behind the Doctor's possible-crime revealed! Shocking surprises in store for the Doctor's companions! The thrilling chase resolved; every mystery unveiled! Don't miss this final chapter where the Doctor and his companions face...The Malignant Truth!Trade Review"Fraser's art is a joy" - Comic Book Resources "The way that Si Spurrier and Rob Williams effortlessly build drama is simply amazing" - Snap Pow

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Book SynopsisFollowing the death of Mac Raboy in 1968, Dan Barry took over production of the Sunday Flash Gordon strip. This collection, the first ever, features the first three years of a run that would last for nearly 50 years from The Return of Chameleon 1/14/68, which he completed after Raboy's death, to Radiation Giants in 12/26/71.

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Book SynopsisFighting American is the fantastic return of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s legendary super hero, originally created back in 1954. This all-new adventure written by Gordon Rennie and drawn by Duke Mighten, sees the ultimate icon of truth, justice and the American Way literally bursting into our world.Trade Review"This was fun!" - Jerry Ordway (Superman) "A fast-paced modern classic. 5 out of 5" - Comic Bastards "With its wicked and witty sense of humor and great art, Fighting American is a fun and exciting comic for people who like comics." - Capeless Crusader "Fighting American" is a both a great homage and parody of the comics of old" - Multiversity Comics "The artwork by Duke Mighten is fantastic and a great homage to the original strips...9.8 out of 10!" - SciFi Pulse "Fighting American has the whiz of classic comics with a twist you won't want to miss." - Adventures in Poor Taste! "4 out of 5" - Outright Geekery

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Book SynopsisWith their nemesis, MADAME CHAOS now successfully behind bars, life’s still not getting any easier for the 1950 superhero icon FIGHTING AMERICAN and his young teenage sidekick, SPEEDBOY, who find themselves marooned in the 21st Century. Now Fighting American, Speedboy and their FBI handler, AGENT RUTHERFORD must track down all the deadly hi-tech gadgetry Madame Chaos sold to extremists on the Dark Web. Meanwhile one of the villains brought from the past, the notorious DOUBLE HEADER, is now the head of the FBI and making life hell for our plucky heroes! Added to that is the problem of a long lost Great Nephew or should that be Grandson and a bust up between FA and Speedboy and it’s plain to see that life’s not getting any easier for our all-American hero.Trade Review"Writer Gordon Rennie and artist Andie Tong are crafting another entertaining chapter" - Chuck's Comic Of The Day

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Book SynopsisAnother galaxy - a different type of hero!“An alien space opera James Bond.” – ComicsthegatheringFor fourteen brutal centuries, the Imperium Ascendant and the Obdurate have clashed in an intergalactic war that spanned planets and peoples. Then the war – and the Obdurate – came to a dramatic end. Now, the galaxies are picking up the pieces. In the midst of this sprawling, dazzling system of galaxies, is Proteus Vex, ex-soldier for the Imperium Ascendant turned super-agent. He’s fast, brutal, and he always gets his prey. But when he is sent to find his former superior officer, Vex finds himself caught up in a deadly conspiracy.Hit comics team Michael Carroll (The New Heroes, Dreadnoughts, Judge Dredd), Henry Flint (Judge Dredd, Zombo) and Jake Lynch (Judge Dredd) bring you a mind-expanding, colourful story that will plunge you into a series of strange new worlds. Trade Review"The most exciting (and weirdest) comic I've read in years" - The Gamer“A feast for the eyes.” – Howtolovecomics.com“An alien space opera James Bond.” – Comicsthegathering "Flint’s art is, as always, rich with lavish detail and totally worth diving into and exploring all on its own. He’s channeling Moebius with a little bit of Kirby, much like Carroll’s storytelling, with the imaginative aliens, characters and environments he’s created for their story." - Multiversity

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Book SynopsisGenius creator and expert ventriloquist, Eric Dolmann has created a small army of robotic puppets to help the forces of law and order fight back against crime. Whatever the situation, Dolman has a mechanical warrior perfectly suited to get the job done! From the safety of his flying ‘Dolmobile’, he directs Raider, Elasto, Mole, Togo and Giggler into action! Occasionally they will question his judgement and bicker amongst one another – even though they aren’t capable of independent thought!

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Book SynopsisTo the outside world, Dick Lane and Mick Mason look like two average, law-abiding citizens. However, they lead an amazing double life - for when fiendish finks and vile villains step over the line, Dick and Mick strike back as the crime-fighting duo, Birdman and Chicken!Cowled, caped and equipped with a vast array of crime-busting gadgets, Birdman and Chicken fight back against the likes of The Giggler, Sourpuss, The Puzzler and Father Time – and sometimes they win!A rib-tickling parody of the 1966 Batman television series, Trevor Metcalfe’s super-series was a highlight of Krazy comic every week and is finally collected here for the first time.

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Book Synopsis“Engaging characters, fantastic art design and a truly interesting and exciting story… Lawless is brilliant in every way.” – All-ComicTEETHING TROUBLE!Having narrowly avoided being wiped from the face of the planet by Munce, Inc., Badrock is now a thriving boom town, predicated on an uneasy peace between the Zhind, the settlers and the Mega-City One Justice Department. Designated a Free Town, the future’s there for taking, and folks from all over the planet 43 Rega are flocking to Badrock to begin anew, all under the watchful, disapproving eye of the SJS. Many are hardworking, honest folk – but some are parasites, drawn to Badrock to find new ways of making a killing. And when a caravan of settlers is brutally slaughtered, it’ll take all that Colonial Marshal Metta Lawson has to stop an outright war. Dan Abnett (Aquaman, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Phil Winslade’s (Howard the Duck, Wonder Woman) frontier epic Lawless continues in this fourth action packed volume, which includes the all singin’, all dancin’, Lawless the Musical! Trade Review"A series that I absolutely adore (which has always featured absolutely stunning, brilliantly detailed black and white art by Phil Winslade)." - Midlifegamergeek.com"Lawless [has] been the highlight of the Megazine for several years. A sci-fi western set on a backwater planet, it boasts an interesting and varied cast and some fantastically intricate art from Phil Winslade." - Comicsthegathering.com"This strip should be winning awards all over the industry... its longevity and consistently high level of quality are a testament to writer Dan Abnett and artist Phil Winslade's commitment to this superb story." - Emotionally14.com '“Lawless: Boom Town”... provides some of the best work by two great comic book creators... It’s big, bombastic, and full of the kind of dangerous yet fun energy that has made the Judge Dredd universe so much fun.' - Multiversitycomics.com

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Book Synopsis"A furious, fun, action-packed superhero story" - Broken FrontierThe beloved UK superheroine finally pounces into her own collection! From the pages of classic 1960s girls' comic Sally comes the first ever collection of beloved British superheroine The Cat Girl! Cathy Carter is not your average teen. She can jump further, fight longer and climb higher than anyone she knows – with the aid of a magic suit, she is Cat Girl! Facing off in glamorous, globetrotting adventures against supervillains and master criminals, Cathy often finds the hardest fight comes from her bumbling detective father, who doesn’t believe Cathy can fend for herself. Can Cathy save the world when the person trying to hold her back – is her dad? This collection contains Cat Girl's latest adventure, Cat Girl Returns from the Tammy & Jinty special, as well as a purrfect selection of the best classic Cat Girl stories from Sally, and a brand new cover from Elkys Nova. Trade Review"A furious, fun, action-packed superhero story" - Broken Frontier"Wildly entertaining" - Comicbooknews.co.uk

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Book Synopsis"The joy of Regened is that it’s a proper all-ages thing, something for young and old" - Comicon.com **{::} 2000 AD*'s all ages science fiction anthology series returns with a fourth thrill-powered collection of epic, action packed stories featuring all of your favourite characters and a brand new, exclusive *Harlem Heroes strip! Cadet Dredd goes undercover as a renegade runaway! It's the Harlem Heroes versus the Harlem Hellcats in the most dangerous - and deadly - aeroball game Mega-City One's ever seen! Does Chopper have what it takes to evade the Judges and win the Sky Surfing competition? Travel to other dimensions with Jaina and Jacen in 'Splorers! It's the Galaxy's best and brightest all-ages comic - it's 2000 AD Regened! Trade Review"The 2000 AD Regened Collection Vol 1. is perfect for younger readers who are getting into the comic medium, or moving on from The Beano and Dandy.” – Geek Culture Reviews"Something for everyone with a stellar line-up of talent on some of the biggest characters in comics." - The Comics Beat"A fantastic introduction to 2000 AD... 9/10" - Comicsthegathering"[2000 AD Regened] genuinely acts as an excellent entry point into the worlds of 2000 AD for the uninitiated." - Broken Frontier"Oh, this is a joy, an absolute joy." - Comicon.com"...incredibly fun and quick with lots of little surprises along the way." - Multiversity.com"The joy of Regened is that it’s a proper all-ages thing, something for young and old" - Comicon.com

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Book Synopsis"Action and adventure across the dimensions" - Comicon.com Tech Whizz Cadet Afua is the newest intern at Mega-City One's Department K. A team made up of geeks, robots and misfits, their job is to protect our dimension at all costs! For beyond the fabric of reality lies a multitude of multiverses and monsters, determined to reach our world. But when a routine mission goes wrong, Afua and her new team become stranded in a different dimension. If Afua is to survive - let alone pass - this internship, she'll have to find her way home from the furthest corners of the multiverse.Trade Review"Action and adventure across the dimensions" - Comicon.com

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Book SynopsisFinn is a cab driver by day, and a witch by night, part of a coven dedicated to protecting humanity from the agents of the old 'Great Ones', the ancient intergalactic beings who separated humanity from their beastly nature, and have maintained control ever since.These arcane and anarchic adventures from Pat Mills, Tony Skinner, Jim Elston, Kevin Wicks, and Liam Sharp are collected for the first time.

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Book SynopsisIn The Son Johnny Alpha is assigned to mentor Kenton Sternhammer, one of the new recruits to the ranks of the Strontium Dogs. Johnny knows that Kenton Sternhammer is his old partner Wulf’s offspring and while Kenton understandably wants to follow in his father's footsteps, Johnny is reluctant to allow it, knowing the fate that has befallen many a Strontium Dog, including Wulf, a death which still eats away at Johnny's conscience. This brand-new collection showcases all-time comics legend Carlos Ezquerra's final work on the character he co-created for Starlord in 1978, drawn before his death in 2018.

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Book Synopsis2000 AD's new sword-and-sorcery hit series from the minds of Dan Abnett (Warhammer) and Richard Elson (Thor)!It is five years after the Last-of-All-War, when the Monarchy succeeded in defeating the Malign Lord. With their leader dead, his minions are scattered, fleeing retribution from the Wretchfinders. Necromancer Bode and warrior Wrath are two such beings, and were offered a deal — hunt and kill their own kind or be declared FERAL & FOE.This brand new fantasy series, which brings back together the creators on the hit 2000 AD series Kingdom, is a must read for fans of Lord of the Rings and Games of Thrones, and players of the legendary Dungeons & Dragons!Trade Review"has all the inklings of a demented game of D&D. From the body-swapped hero's to an unhelpful Necromancer. Everything feels like the "Dungeon Master" has thrown out the rule book - and it's bloody brilliant!" - Geek Culture Reviews"fantastic ... fun, hilarious, and continues the long tradition of brilliant high fantasy satire." - Multiversity Comics

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Book Synopsis2000 AD's debonair vampire exorcist, Devlin Waugh, is back - and he's more outrageous and dangerous than ever! From writer Aleš Kot (Zero, Secret Avengers) and artists Patrick Goddard (Savage) and Mike Dowling (Unfollow) comes an exciting, shocking, and darkly hilarious new collection of Devlin's latest adventures. The freelance paranormal trouble-shooter and exorcist for the Vatican confronts sinister dark forces and plays the Match of Hades, before defending his demonic dildonic partner, Titivillus, in the court of Hell itself!Trade Review"I firmly hope that there is never a point where I tire of reading the lurid tales of Devlin Waugh, and rest assured that today certainly isn’t that day." - Big Comic Page on Blood Debt * Big Comic Page *"I promise that you have not seen anything until you’ve read [Kot's] take on 2000 AD’s one and only dandy Devlin Waugh." - Chloe Maveal, Comics Beat * Comics Beat *

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Book SynopsisThe third collection of Britain's best-loved homegrown superhero, collects stories published in Buster from 1978 through to 1979.Billy Farmer, AKA the Leopardman continues to juggle his tough home life with his career as Selbridge's premier superhero! As the Leopardman, Billy has managed to thwart countless dastardly villains, but now he faces an all new challenge as The Snow Beast is in town, intent on causing chaos during a cold winter...Trade Review"an absolute joy to read ...a fast-paced and often funny yarn, with action-packed art from two top British talents of the time" - Down The Tubes on Volume One * Down The Tubes *"I am awestruck at how great these comics are ... I wholeheartedly recommend parents introduce their children to the Beast of Selbridge." - Pop Culture Bandit * Pop Culture Bandit *"This is a book that is so wonderfully readable, the pace of it pulling you in, such a fabulous thing. And the quality of their linework and figurework is just as good. This is beautiful stuff." - Comicon.com * Comicon.com *"Classic comics brought back to life for a whole new generation of readers!" - Broken Frontier * Broken Frontier *'...utterly unmissable reading…' - Comicsreview.co.uk 'It's a bit of a gem from the rich history of UK comics.' - Whenwagonwheelswerebigger.com

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Book SynopsisHe's the undisputed king of crime!The Spider is an amazing mastermind with a stunning array of weaponry and a vast network of villainous henchmen! Now the underworld is fighting back and have sent a strange assassin known as The Exterminator to lure the spider into a trap!But one battle isn't enough for this arachnid adventurer - when a shape shifting crook from another planet arrives on Earth, the Spider must stop the alien from plundering the planet and toppling him from power!

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Book SynopsisHe's the undisputed king of crime!The Spider is an amazing mastermind with a stunning array of weaponry and a vast network of villainous henchmen! Now the underworld is fighting back and have sent a strange assassin known as The Exterminator to lure the spider into a trap!But one battle isn't enough for this arachnid adventurer - when a shape shifting crook from another planet arrives on Earth, the Spider must stop the alien from plundering the planet and toppling him from power!

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Book SynopsisMega-City One, the crime-ridden city of the future gets even crazier in this volume as superstar writer Grant Morrison’s (All-Star Superman) first Judge Dredd story, Inferno, is here, featuring the stunning art of Dredd co-creator Carlos Ezquerra (Adventures of the Rifle Brigade)! If that wasn’t enough, fellow writing legends Garth Ennis (Preacher), Mark Millar (Kick-Ass), John Wagner (A History of Violence) and John Smith (Cradlegrave), provide thrill-packed stories, involving everything from rogue robotic Judges to stylish hitmen, all illustrated by some of the best talents in British comics, such as Greg Staples (Sinister/Dexter), Brett Ewins (Bad Company) and Ron Smith (Judge Dredd).

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Book Synopsis'A superhero like none you've seen before. Thrilling' IAN RANKIN*A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR*A delightfully witty and exciting graphic novel by one of Britain's favourite artistsDragman tells the story of August Crimp, a man who has superpowers when he puts on women's clothes. August loves wearing a dress but is deeply ashamed of his compulsion and terrified of rejection should it ever come out. So he tells no one. Not even his wife. But then one day a little girl falls from the rooftop cafe at the Art Museum and August has no choice but to fly and save her - an event witnessed by hundreds of people. And August Crimp's life is never the same again.Dragman is Steven Appleby's first long-form graphic thriller. Inspired by the superhero comics he read as a child and informed by his own secret life as a transvestite, Steven Appleby has created a multi-layered, tightly plotted, cleverly structured novel with a compulsive forward drive in which August battles greed, evil and his own self-doubt in a fight to save himself, his marriage - and the human soul. A real page-turner, Dragman brims with humanity, subtlety and wit - plus plenty of Steven Appleby's oblique and absurdly imaginative musings on 'what is life really all about?'Fans of Steven Appleby's unmistakable drawing style, as seen in his many books and in comic strips such as Captain Star (NME, Observer), Small Birds Singing (The Times), and Loomus (Guardian), will not be disappointed.Trade ReviewGreat graphic novel this. A superhero like none you've seen before. Thrilling but also packs an emotional punch. -- Ian RankinFans of Steven Appleby’s brilliant cartoons know already of their unique energy… All the same, his first long-form graphic novel, Dragman, will surely bring him massed armies of new admirers. Funny, sweet and emotionally true, it doesn’t so much tip toe on to fraught cultural territory as dance wildly across it. In this sense, at least, it has the added virtue of being at once both wildly transgressive and powerfully reassuring… Appleby has torn up all the rules, and not only those that dictate, at this point in the 21st century, that a person’s identity must be clearly labelled, pinned down like some dead butterfly… It’s all marvellous fun. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *Graphic Novel of the Month* *One of the many pleasures of Steven Appleby’s debut graphic novel Dragman is the way it finds a way to refresh the superhero narrative; to use it to discuss masculinity and, in particular, transvestism... Appleby is a cartoonist who is both a capable storyteller and has funny bones… A welcome addition to editorial cartooning in the UK. -- Teddy Jamieson * Herald Scotland *Both a lively romp and a touching book about coming to terms with yourself, with juicy villains and a funny, likable supporting cast. -- James Smart * Guardian *Books of the Year* *Super heroes don't come more super than Steven Appleby's transvestite hero, Dragman. Also known as Dolly Marie, Dragman's struggle against evil Black Mist is apocalyptic, neurotic, tender and very funny – and brilliantly drawn in Appleby's nimble, nubbly line. * Posy Simmonds *

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Book SynopsisUncover the wiles and insights of the Merc with a Mouth in this lavishly presented collection of Deadpool's best, worst and frankly outrageous moments from his comic book history. Deadpool: a mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a frankfurter skin suit. Even he doesn't know what the *?@$ is going on in his brain! In this little guide to everyone's favorite mercenary, discover what makes the katana-wielding, gun-toting, insult-firing anti-hero tick, or maybe more accurately in his case, tock. With a collection of the greatest comic book covers, scenes we love to remember (or forget, depending on your disposition), and the musings of our morally confused comrade, there's sure to be some wisdom gained from the ravings of a psychotic killer who cracks wise more than a comedian on Prozac.Trade Review“A really solid bargain for fans of the ‘Pool ... readers are treated to glimpses of the man in action as he makes his way through a life that has never been simple or easy for him or anyone around him” - The PullBox “A fun read that hopefully opens the door to even more Deadpool adventures from the comic books” - Adventures In Poor Taste“A documentary in comic book form all about Deadpool, his life, the way he sees the world, why he fights, and deep down to show us readers that even someone as crazy and trigger happy as the ‘Merc with a Mouth,’ can have a genuine and real love ... this is one book every Deadpool fan should read. 9/10” - Pastrami Nation"A highlight reel of Deadpool’s peaks and valleys...a good jumping off point, to be sure." - Seattle Book Review

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Book SynopsisA celebration of 60 years of Marvel’s first family, the Fantastic Four! This deluxe book explores the comic book history of the Fantastic Four from their 1960s origins to the present day. With lavish illustration, the greatest adventures of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm – otherwise known as Mister Fantastic, The Invisible Woman, The Thing, and The Human Torch – are charted, with behind the scenes stories of each era.This title also features an in-depth guide to their most terrifying foes including the Mole Man, Galactus, and their greatest rival, the sinister Doctor Doom!

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Book SynopsisA guide to Marvel Studios' Black Widow movie. Includes all-new interviews with the cast and talent behind the cameras! Experience the interviews with the stars and teams dedicated to bringing this brand new movie to life! Featuring interviews with the stars of the film: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz, this behind the scenes book includes stunning photos and imagery from Marvel Studios' latest movie. This title also includes interviews with the crew responsible for bringing Black Widow's world of espionage to life along with an indepth look at the comic history of the iconic Marvel character.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics! For 80 years, Marvel Comics has inspired millions of fans worldwide with iconic characters and timeless stories that have brought the Marvel Universe to the forefront of contemporary pop culture. Though now the company is famous for their blockbuster hits such as the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and Spider-Man, this book will explore the company's humble beginnings and it's struggle to become the powerhouse of publishing that it is today. Featuring all-encompassing overviews of the trials and triumphs from each decade, with marvelous milestones, characters, creators, incredible illustrations, and behind-the-scenes trivia. It's the ultimate love letter to the world's mightiest Super Heroes.Trade Review"Impressively informative ...a 'must read' for the legions of Marvel Comics fans" -Midwest Book Review“A must-have for any Marvel fan or collector. It is loaded with all kinds of great information and an incredibly helpful timeline that perfectly documents that major points in Marvel’s history” - Laughing Place

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Book SynopsisUncover the crazed and illustrious mind of the original symbiote anti-hero in this lavishly presented collection of Venom's most heroic, villainous, and somewhat killer moments from his comic book history.In this book, you'll get in to the mind - or minds - of Venom: eat, save, kill, repeat! Hero or villain? Psychotic or vulnerable? Does anything make sense to a ravenous symbiote from outer space?!Witness the fears, the loves, the scruples, and the pure hunger that drives the popular anti-hero with a look at his favourite moments, best friends, worst enemies, epic comic action, and awesome cover art!It's everything you need to know about your new-favourite anti-hero.Is that the sound of a sonic wave bursting from the page? No, it's the Philosophy of Venom!

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Book SynopsisSwing into the marvellous mayhem of Spider-Man's thoughts, wise-cracks, and web-fuelled wisdom! A lavish collection of everything that makes Spidey tick.Is your spider-sense tingling? This wonderful little book reveals all the quirks and quick-wittedness that the scarlet spider revels in and dispels it for your pleasure! How funny is Peter Parker really? How does he cope with J. Jonah Jameson's incessant barking? Is an upside-down kiss as easy as it looks? All this and more as the mind of the most popular superhero of recent history is unwebbed! With great power comes a great number of jokes, jibes and jovial wordplay as you delve into some of Spider-Man's most comedic comic book moments, laudable cover art, and pure Spidey-(non)sense.Excelsior!Trade Review"Wonderfully entertaining...Essential reading for all truly dedicated Spider-Man fans from 6 to 96" - Midwest Book Review“Captures the spirit and wit of Marvel’s friendly neighborhood web-slinger and is a must-read for all Spidey fans” - But Why Tho

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Book SynopsisAn exciting new graphic novel! Welcome to the world of Blade Runner 2009 and the birth of the BLADE RUNNER DIVISION. The slums of LA are ablaze. Tyrell executive Ilora Stahl, head of a secret programme to transfer human consciousness into Replicant hosts has launched an all-out attack on Sector 6-b determined to flush out and kill a renegade Replicant called Nia, who was once part of her covert programme. Having escaped, Nia has been triggering logic short-circuits in the organic programming of once loyal Replicant servants, causing them to rebel against their human masters. Now as Ilora's security force of Replicants attack the city, ex-LAPD detective CAL MOREAUX has teamed up with an escaped experimental REPLICANT called Asa, who has been uploaded with the consciousness of a dead Tyrell scientist. Together they must expose Ilora's conspiracy before the city burns to the ground. Writers K. Perkins & Mellow Brown, and artists Fernando Dagnino and Marco Lesko have brought a powerful new dynamic to the future noir world of Blade Runner as they explore themes of gender identity, human exploitation and slavery set against the backdrop of world on the brink of ecological collapse and rampant unchecked genetic manipulation.Trade Review“a series that perfectly captures the spirit of the Blade Runner universe while presenting a unique narrative” - Comic Book Resources"a must-read for Blade Runner and cyberpunk fans everywhere" - Monkeys Fighting Robots"continues to flesh out the Blade Runner universe, adding further layers to its protagonist and setting up a new mystery." - But Why Tho"Beautifully done ... demonstrates with potent skill that Blade Runner 2029 will stand definitively in its own right" - Set The Tape"Gives Blade Runner an upgrade like no other" - DC Comics News"The creative team continues their engaging and winning streak of recreating an iconic and well-loved universe" - Gamespace“Los Angeles in 2009 is proving just as lethal as Deckard’s 2019, and we just can’t get enough of this retro futuristic dystopia” - Sci-Fi Bulletin“Dagnino’s art has an atmospheric quality that adds a real cinematic feel to the pages” - The Unreality Store“The Stunning Blade Runner: Origins Vol. 1 Explores Trans Identity” - The Advocate“a bold and ambitious approach … combining trans identity in the LGBTQ sense with transhumanism.” - AIPT Comics

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