Manga: Superheroes and super-villains
Taschen GmbH Marvel Comics Library. Silver Surfer. Vol. 1.
Book SynopsisIntroduced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the fertile pages of The Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer quickly established himself as one of Marvel’s most far-out characters. Enslaved by Galactus to prowl the cosmos for the demi-god’s next planet-sized meal, the Surfer was as tragic a figure as any in comics—and he looked impossibly cool at the same time! A smash hit with fans and a regular supporting character in Fantastic Four, the character struck a creative nerve with Lee, who couldn’t wait to begin to tell some Surfer solo stories, but the timing had to be right.In the spring of 1968, things came together for both writer and character, with Lee giving the Surfer Marvel’s very first ongoing double-sized book. Lee also recruited artist John Buscema, who had recently been lending his extraordinary pencils to The Avengers. Together, they spun off a run of legendary tales that helped define the character forevermore.The feature stories from the entire 18-issue run of the 1968 Silver Surfer series are collected in this cosmic-sized XXL tome from the Eisner Award-winning Marvel Comics Library series. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has been photographed as printed more than half a century ago, then digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques to correct problems with the era’s inexpensive, imperfect printing—as if hot off a world-class 1960s printing press. A custom paper stock was exclusively developed for this series to simulate the feel of the original comics.Texts by author and critic Douglas Wolk and Marvel artist and brother of John Buscema, Sal Buscema, accompany original artwork, photographs, and rare memorabilia. © 2023 MARVELTrade Review“Imagine a book so big and magical that you could almost use it as a surfboard to ride the entire galaxy.” * Surfer Today *“TASCHEN’s Marvel Comics Library represents a sincere respect and appreciation for comics history.” * Comic Book Resources *“The latest volume in TASCHEN's Marvel Comics Library is a breathtaking celebration of Stan Lee and John Buscema's legendary Silver Surfer series. The colors are absolutely stunning – [it’s] one of the best looking at most accurate reproductions of the original artwork.” * Comic Book Resources *“Nobody does opulent coffee table books like TASCHEN, and this is no exception. But it’s not so much opulent as it is ridiculously cool. Form follows function, with a majority of the book printed on paper stock that feels something like the newsprint of the original comics, only better quality. Worth the splurge.” * Esquire *“A giant-sized, more than perfect reprint of the original classic. This thing is massive and a collector’s dream.” * Comic Book *“We had created a comic book for the older reader, for the more literate, more perceptive, more cognizant fan.” * Stan Lee *
£135.00
DC Comics The Authority: Book One
Book SynopsisNamed by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This New York Times bestselling story inspires the upcoming film THE AUTHORITY. The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. Ruthless and unforgiving, this group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting mankind with their cold version of justice. An invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities and a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God all fall under their rule. This is THE AUTHORITY. Pay allegiance. Or get your head kicked in. Created by legendary writer Warren Ellis (THE WILD STORM, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and artists Bryan Hitch (JUSTICE LEAGUE), Paul Neary (The Ultimates) and Laura Martin (WONDER WOMAN), THE AUTHORITY is considered one of the most groundbreaking titles in modern comics history. Collects issues #1-12, PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD and a new story from WILDSTORM: A CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS.
£20.80
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 42
Book SynopsisEat Your Heart Out! The best-selling series collecting The Law in order continues as Judge Dredd tests his wits against a grisly selection of Mega-City One’s most maniacal murderers! In the dystopian metropolis Mega-City One, crime lurks around every corner, whether it’s The Surgeon, who feeds on the still beating heart of his victims, the globetrotting blogging serial killer Global Psycho, or the deadly plots in Mega-City One's virtual gardening competitions! The only thing stopping the city from falling into depravity and chaos are the Judges, and toughest of them all is Judge Dredd - Judge, Jury and Executioner! Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence) with Gordon Rennie (Warhammer), Ian Edginton (The Establishment), and Robbie Morrison (The Authority) and boasting art by Henry Flint (Hawk the Slayer), Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Dark Empire), Arthur Ranson (Anderson, Psi-Divison), Greg Staples (Magic: The Gathering), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones) and D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces), Case Files 42 is another blood pumping collection of taunt crime capers in the nightmarish Mega-City One!
£21.24
DC Comics Swamp Thing: Green Hell
Book SynopsisThe only way to defeat a monster is to resurrect an old one! Can Swamp Thing save what s left of existence? The Earth is all but done. The last remnants of humanity cling to a mountaintop island lost in endless floodwater. The Parliaments of the Green, the Red, and the Rot all agree: it s time to wipe the slate clean and start the cycle of life over again. And to do so, they ve united their powers to summon an avatar-one of the most horrific monsters to ever stalk the surface of this forsaken planet. Against a creature like that, there can be no fighting back unless you have a soldier who understands the enemy. Someone who has used its tactics before. Someone like Alec Holland. Of course, it would help if Alec Holland hadn t been dead for decades Jeff Lemire the author of the smash hits Joker: Killer Smile and The Question: The Deaths of Vic Sage, along with the graphic novel that inspired the television sensation Sweet Tooth returns to Black Label with one of the greatest artists in modern DC history, Doug Mahnke, in tow! Together they ll unleash a gory, gruesome eco-terror tale, where the fate of humanity rests in the hands of someone who isn t human at all! Collects Swamp Thing: Green Hell #1-3.
£22.10
Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 9
Book SynopsisA mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker. Thanks to Barou's awakening, Isagi's team manages to defeat the trio of Kunigami, Chigiri, and Reo. And the one that Isagi chooses to steal is... The new four-man team sets out for a rematch against the Top Three and Bachira. Will the "monster" that fuels Isagi's ego be enough to take down the prodigy striker Rin Itoshi?
£11.69
Kodansha America, Inc Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (Manga) 2
Book SynopsisReturn to Paris with Marinette and Adrian in the manga of the beloved animated series, now streaming on Netflix! Marinette is your typical high school student: cheery and a little clumsy. Not so typical? She can transform into a superhero! As the confident, masked Ladybug, Marinette guards the streets of the City of Lights alongside Cat Noir, another superhero who, unbeknownst to Marinette, is her classmate Adrian, and her crush! Adrian doesn't know who Ladybug is, either, but he's crushing on her, too. Supervillains, school, and criss-crossed crushes? As if being a teenager and a crime fighting superhero wasn't enough!
£9.89
Kodansha America, Inc I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can
Book SynopsisPrince Lloyd wasn't always a prince...in a previous life, he was a sorcerer, of sorts. So when he was forced to reincarnate, he decided to continue his studies, prince of the realm or no! But his new life has its own sets of challenges...including being a 10-year-old! What's the 7th prince/sorcerer to do?! The popular digital-first isekai adventure comes to print! Good will toward none! All of Saloum comes together to celebrate the birth of God. This great festival has attracted a who's who from church and state, including the pope and Prince Lloyd's father, the king! But these powerful people are targets to some, and one mysterious priest is plotting to throw the festivities into chaos. Sylpha, Tao, Ren, and Babylon have spread themselves throughout the crowd of priests and nuns, desperate to stop this evil plan. But nobody seems to have seen Lloyd! Where can he have gone...?
£11.69
Marvel Comics Marvel Multiverse RolePlaying Game Core Rulebook
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£43.19
Abrams The Avengers My Mighty Marvel First Book
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIntroducing superheroes for the youngest fans—KAPOW! What a hit! * School Library Journal *
£8.99
Marvel Comics Secret Warriors Omnibus New Printing
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£89.59
Titan Books Ltd Assassin's Creed: Fragments - The Highlands
Book SynopsisScotland, 1296. The winds of rebellion are blowing. The wars of independence for Scotland are on the brink of changing the history of Great Britain. Under assault from King Edward I, the besieged city of Berwick-upon-Tweed is delivered into the hands of the English, who massacre and burn everything in their path. Aileas and Fillan, 16-year-old orphan twins, get separated on that horrific night. Aileas is carried away and disappears while Fillan manages to join forces with a Scottish clan fleeing to the north, into the very heart of the Highlands. The young man understands that they are to meet a mysterious group named the Brotherhood of Assassins, the only ones capable of protecting Fillan from the Order of the Templars, a group of warriors doggedly pursuing him. While he tries to find any trace of his sister, Fillan must delve into his past to understand his true destiny and discover why the birthmark he carries on his wrist makes him a target for the Order of the Templars. He must find out why his life is suddenly in danger, just as the cry for liberty resonates across all Scotland.
£9.49
Marvel Comics The Mighty Thor Omnibus Vol. 4
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£71.24
Marvel Comics Captain Marvel Vol. 9
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£14.39
Marvel Comics SpiderMan Life Story Extra
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£24.64
DC Comics DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War
Book SynopsisOne of the last secret, underground human cities is facing total annihilation and its leader John Constantine must plan a suicide mission to assassinate a key lieutenant in the vampire empire! The survivors of a horrifying vampire attack, led by Deathstroke, take shelter with Talia al Ghul. With intel from a hero recently saved from vampirism, John Constantine prepares them for a (suicide) mission, while Midnighter goes through every scenario in his head and finds out the dark truth. Meanwhile the mysterious vampire Lord Cinder has become aware of their plans and prepares a surprise... You won't want ot miss this thrilling companion collection to DC vs. Vampires!
£15.29
Panini Publishing Ltd Spider-gwen Omnibus Vol. 1
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£21.24
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Essential Judge Anderson: Shamballa
Book SynopsisThe best-selling Essential Judge Dredd collection expands with a new line dedicated to iconic science fiction heroine, Judge Anderson! Judge Cassandra Anderson of Psi Division is one of the greatest minds on the Judges' roster. As a precognitive telepath and empath, her quirks, such as her sense of humour, are tolerated by the otherwise oppressively strict Justice Department. However, Anderson's sense of justice and morality soon calls her to question the Law of the Judges in these landmark adventures, written by Alan Grant and featuring jaw-dropping art by Arthur Ranson and Mick Austin. As Anderson battles to save Mega-City, psychic twins, and her friend Judge Corey from psychic attacks and their inner demons, her faith in the systems around her begins to crumble. And when the world is teetering on the brink of an apocalyptic collapse, it will take everything Anderson has to save the world at the ancient temple Shamballa. Grant’s run on Anderson, Psi Divison showcased a new depth for both 2000 AD and Anderson, as his stories took in the gamut of human emotion and spirituality. 'Shamballa' is to many, the quintessential Judge Anderson story, and it serves as the perfect opening volume of Rebellion’s new Essential Judge Anderson line. Trade ReviewPraise for the Essential Judge Dredd series:"If you’re a fan that hasn’t seen this stuff before, you’re in for a rare treat." - Grovel"With 40+ years of Dredd tales to choose from, the new Essential Judge Dredd has opened with an impressive one-two punch." - Comicon"Shamballa... cements itself a place amongst the best Dreddworld books in Rebellion’s line." - Revert to Saved"The story neatly combines action beats with tragedy and the start of Cass’ gradual disillusionment with her work. It’s a pivotal story and one that would only be built on as the year’s went past." - Games Radar"A strength all Grant’s scripts do share is Cassandra Anderson... While Dredd’s cold-hearted law-keeping is great for satirical purposes, Anderson is a complex, emotional protagonist who questions herself and her place as a judge. Shamballa in particular exploits that well, with the recent suicide of a colleague laying heavy on her throughout her journey." - Starburst Magazine"What makes the collection so memorable is Ranson's art. There's page after page of detailed splendour, real craft, technique and elegance present in the rendering and seemingly nowhere that Ranson doesn't show a willingness to supply infinite detail to sell the illusion of reality. He goes well above and beyond what most artists would provide, and you could frame almost any page.' - Slings and Arrows4/5 Stars - Den of Geek
£19.79
DC Comics Batman Vol. 2: The Bat-Man of Gotham
Book SynopsisGotham City has never been darker or deadlier. And after Failsafe, there is no Batman to save it. The mean streets of Gotham City have gotten meaner as the likes of Harvey Dent and Killer Croc roam free, brutalizing the population. Where is Batman and why hasn t he responded to the cries of a city in peril?! Can Bruce Wayne find the answers before the mysterious Red Mask captures him? Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez continue their incredible Batman run with Batman Vol. 2: The Bat-Man of Gotham!
£19.80
Marvel Comics Scarlet Witch by Steve Orlando Vol. 2 Magnum Opus
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£15.29
DC Comics Batman & Robin By Tomasi and Gleason Omnibus
Book SynopsisCan Damian Wayne, an assassin trained from birth, learn to follow the Dark Knight's moral code as the new Robin? Don't miss the iconic adventures of Batman and Robin from the incredible Tomasi and Gleason run in the New 52! Teaming Batman with his son Damian, a.k.a. Robin, Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason s run was one of the standout titles in the New 52. Mixing in dark themes from Damian s childhood with the League of Assassins with touching stories of a father and son, this creative team invented some of the greatest Batman and Robin stories ever told! Collects BATMAN & ROBIN #20-22, BATMAN & ROBIN #0-40 from the New 52 series, BATMAN & ROBIN ANNUAL #1-3, ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #4.
£102.00
Marvel Comics SpiderMan Vs. Venom Omnibus
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£88.49
Titan Books Ltd Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 2
Book SynopsisKamen Rider: Kuuga is back for an epic second volume, for the first time in English, with more action, more monsters, and more super heroics! This classic manga is perfect for fans of superheroes, the Power Rangers, and the tokusatsu genre. "I'll fight to protect everyone's smile!" After the awakening of a mysterious figure on the ruins of Kurogatake, Nagano, several "Unidentified Lifeforms" appeared in Tokyo and started a wave of mass murders. Kaoru Ichijo, an investigator for the police department, meets young idealist Yusuke Godai and his friend, Sakurano Sawatari, who is kidnapped by one of these strange creatures. To save her, Godai accepts the power given to him by an enigmatic spirit wrapped on bandages. By accepting its power, he transforms and becomes... Kamen Rider!Trade Review“A few years ago, it was impossible to find Kamen Rider media in America. However, it is clear that the franchise is finally taking steps to rectify this (…). Hopefully, this means we'll see more American releases in the future so that American fans can more easily watch, enjoy, and support the content they love.” CBR.com“Good action, a cool mythos, handsome-as-heck performers, and a story that keeps you watching episode for episode (…). Kamen Rider Kuuga feels very akin to modern superhero or sci-fi serials.” Nerdist"Horror-infused art continues to impress." Anime News Network
£9.49
Marvel Comics Venom by Al Ewing Ram V Vol. 1
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£15.29
Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol.
Book SynopsisStudents of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka started at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he met Horikita Suzune, who was determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Who can beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game? The second year of this intense school drama begins now!
£12.59
Marvel Comics Demon Days
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£17.09
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 40
Book SynopsisDemocracy - Or Die! In the nightmare metropolis of the future he is judge, jury and executioner - he is Judge Dredd!The best-selling Complete Case Files series continues with the gripping and timely epic Total War. Judge Dredd battles a terrorist organization called Total War, who are determined to democratise Mega-City One - or destroy it. Total War have two hundred thermonuclear devices planted across the city and one will be detonated each day the Judges remain in power. Total War will have democratization - or they will have mass-death. The choice is the Judges' - and time is running out.Drawn by a roster of the greatest artists working on Judge Dredd in the 21st Century - John Higgins (Watchmen), Henry Flint (Zombo), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones) and D'Israeli (Scarlet Traces) - the Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files series has sold over half a million copies.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE CASE FILES "All great stuff and beautifully reproduced" - Den of Geek. "Perfectly balanced, with a diverse collection of stories" - Grovel.
£19.79
Marvel Comics Daredevil By Chip Zdarsky Vol. 7 Lockdown
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£14.44
Penguin Random House Group Moon Knight By Lemire Smallwood The Complete
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£25.49
DC Comics Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 3
Book SynopsisOnce dead, twelve heroes and villains have been resurrected by a white light expelled deep within the center of the earth. Called a miracle by many and a sign of the apocalypse by others, the reasons behind their rebirth remain a mystery.Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all.Collects GREEN LANERN #53-60, GREEN LANTERN: LARFLEEZE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1, GREEN LANTERN (2011) #1-20, GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #1, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #58-60, and GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #8-10.Trade Review"Superhero comics are all about mythology, and Geoff Johns came to Green Lantern with bold ideas that would allow him to turn the title into one of the most immersive superhero books on the stands."--THE A.V. CLUB/THE ONION"An epic blockbuster ."--CNN, One of their Best Comic Book of 2007"The talk of the comic book world."--USA WEEKEND"Readers will thrill at seeing one of the DC Universe's best mythologies begin to return to its former glory"--THE WASHINGTON POST"This is comic book storytelling at its absolute finest."--IGN
£85.50
Marvel Comics Marvels Loki The Art of the Series
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£45.59
Kodansha America, Inc FAIRY TAIL Manga Box Set 5
Book SynopsisYour instant Fairy Tail manga collection! Stylish box includes Volumes 44 through 53 - ten volumes! - of the magical shonen adventure that became an anime megahit, plus an exclusive bonus sticker sheet.
£82.43
Marvel Comics House of XPowers of X
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£32.79
Scholastic US Dog Man Fetch22
Book SynopsisLi''l Petey gets caught in some family drama in the eighth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey''s reevaluated what matters most, Li''l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li''l Petey (and the world) is counting on them!Dav Pilkey''s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of doing good.
£11.69
DC Comics Batman: The Man Who Laughs Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisWitness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
£24.00
Kodansha America, Inc Drifting Dragons 7
Book SynopsisTake to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule their world...DRAGONS! The daily routine aboard an airborne draking vessel springs to vivid life in this exquisitely crafted tale in the tradition of the lush, transporting fantasy of Hayao Miyazaki. Part travelogue, part imaginary cookbook, and part otherworldly slice of life, Drifting Dragons tells the stories of the Quin Zaza and the colorful band of misfits that makes up her crew.
£11.69
Panini Publishing Ltd The Immortal Hulk Omnibus
Book SynopsisIs he man or monster or... is he both?
£23.99
Panini Publishing Ltd Absolute Carnage
Book SynopsisThe Psychotic Symbiote returns!
£13.49
Marvel Comics Immortal Hulk Vol. 4 Abomination
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£14.39
Marvel Comics Immortal Hulk Vol. 5 Breaker of Worlds
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£13.59
Marvel Comics Hulk World War Hulk
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£18.39
DC Comics Harley Quinn Black + White + Red
Book SynopsisBlack, white, and now READ for the first time in print! One of the crown jewels of the DC library is the inimitable, Harvey Award-nominated Batman Black & White—innovative short tales of the Caped Crusader, told purely in primal black and white. Unfortunately, now Harley Quinn wants in on the action...and she's got her red pen, and some notes.In Harley Quinn Black + White + Red, 19 tales of Gotham City's craziest clown princess are presented in nothing but black, white, and bold splashes of red. See how Harley's story unfolds in worlds beyond the DC Universe, in the alternate timelines of Batman: White Knight, Harleen, and the Harley Quinn animated series! Witness her darkest hours and her happiest moments! Wait, did she just...win an underground rap battle?!An incredible array of award-winning talent from across the comics industry (like Stjepan Šejić, Sean Murphy & Katana Collins, Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti, and many more) have put their reputations in jeopardy to bring you these stories—so show a little gratitude, will ya? (And hey, not for nothin', but they got nominated for a Harvey Award too. Anything you can do, Harley can do better, Bat-brain!This volume collects Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #1-17, alongside two all-new, never-before-seen stories—from Veep writer David Mandel and superstar artist Adam Hughes, and from Harley's co=creator, Paul Dini, with Batman: The Animated Series legend Kevin Altieri!
£15.29
Image Comics Pretty Violent, Volume 2
Book SynopsisGamma Rae’s one true love is already dead, and her best friend was demoted to being a glorified janitor after a series of what seemed like strategic crimes against humanity. Most people wouldn’t call this winning, but sometimes when you’re in the middle of a genocidal war that you started with the ugliest people in the city, you’ll take what you can get.Collects PRETTY VIOLENT #7-11
£12.59
Marvel Comics Scarlet Witch By James Robinson The Complete
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£25.49
Image Comics Invincible Volume 23: Full House
Book SynopsisMark has returned from the past... to a very different future. Now he has to pick up the pieces of his life and try to put them back together. INVINCIBLE co-creator CORY WALKER returns to the book to set the stage for the next chapter of Invincible's life! From visionary creators Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Cory Walker (Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (Amazing Spider-Man).Collects issues 127 through 132.
£13.49
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Judge Dredd: The Restricted Files 01
Book SynopsisFeaturing some of the rarest tales from the mean streets of Mega-City One, Judge Dredd dispenses justice to all those perps, muties, monsters and fatties who break the law during the holidays.
£14.99
Marvel Comics Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky Vol. 6 Doing Time Part
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£13.59
Myriad Editions A Thousand Coloured Castles
Book SynopsisMyriam is seeing things, and so can we, but her husband Fred is adamant it's all a lot of nonsense. In A Thousand Coloured Castles Brookes once again twitches the net curtains of the suburban south in this gloriously crayoned follow-up to the prize-winning The Black Project.
£16.19
Dynamite Entertainment THE SHADOW/BATMAN HC
Book SynopsisThe World's Greatest Mystery. The World's Greatest Detective. They can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the World's Greatest Evil? What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect for centuries. Can Batman and the Shadow save the world without destroying it in the process? Writer Steve Orlando (Batman/The Shadow, Justice League of America) and artist by Giovanni Timpano (The Shadow, Transformers) unite to tell an instantly classic tale of noir, mortality and generational heroes and villains.Trade ReviewTwo iconic characters are thrust together when a mysterious cabal known as the “Silent Seven” descends on New York. Delving into the mystical elements of both the Shadow's and Batman's pasts, writer Orlando (Wonder Woman) and artist Timpano (The Shadow; Transformers) craft a quintessential story that touches deep into their motivations and what makes each tick. The Shadow knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men, but who knows what lurks in his heart? Batman has spent decades trying to heal the sorrow caused by losing his own family, but can he actually prevent it from happening again? Orlando asks these questions within the plot but also has the characters asking the same of themselves and each other.VERDICT A beautiful work of graphic noir fiction starring venerable characters of the pulp era supported by newer protagonists from the last decade, this book is both old and new and a delight for fans of either superhero.
£19.54
