Joseph Michael Straczynski is a versatile American author and producer who has left an indelible mark across various mediums, from film and television series to novels and comic books. His ability to delve deep into human psychology and societal themes through compelling narratives makes him a unique storyteller. Work on expansive universes, such as that found in Babylon 5, and his writing for iconic characters demonstrates his mastery of world-building and character development.
As the Krakoan age ends, mutants need allies more than ever - and Captain America is determined to get his group of mutant change agents to the Front Door Cabaret alive. As Death pulls out all the stops to destroy them, Captain America has a choice: protect the change agents or safeguard his own future. But one of the rescued mutants has their own ideas and intends to make the decision for him!--
J. Michael Straczynski continues to redefine Captain America's heroic legacy!In a hidden corner of New York City lurks the Front Door Cabaret, a fantastical show protected by a mysterious woman named Lyra — and now, also, Captain America! As Steve learns of the powerful forces vying for control of this haven for misfits, he finds a cause worth fighting for. But is it a cause worth dying for? And even if Steve puts everything on the line for his newfound wards, will it be enough to protect them from the tsunami of evil coming their way? Tasked with assembling six "change agents" before they can be found by those who want them eradicated, Steve must start fast. His first recruit is already in danger, and Cap’s only lead seems to be… a misplaced penguin?COLLECTING: Captain America (2023) #7-12.
The narrative unfolds with Thor's resurrection following the cataclysm of Ragnarok, as he grapples with Asgard's legacy and the return of its immortal heroes. Mjolnir's crash in Oklahoma draws the attention of the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, setting the stage for a clash of powers. Meanwhile, Loki seeks a new beginning but remains entangled in her devious ways, posing a threat to Asgard's revival. This collection features key issues from the Fantastic Four and Thor series, exploring themes of rebirth, legacy, and the complexities of familial bonds.
The narrative explores Thor's resurrection after Ragnarok, as he reunites with Dr. Don Blake to confront the legacy of Norse mythology on Earth, particularly in Broxton, Oklahoma. The story delves into the intricate schemes of Loki, whose plans lead to chaos and the Siege of Asgard, forcing Thor and his fellow Asgardians to battle an ancient evil to protect both their realm and Earth. This collection includes significant story arcs from multiple series, showcasing the depth of Thor's adventures and the complexities of his relationships with other characters.
The story culminates in an epic siege of Asgard, showcasing intense battles and dramatic confrontations. Thor faces formidable foes and navigates complex relationships, highlighting themes of heroism and sacrifice. This run is celebrated for its dynamic storytelling and character development, making it a pivotal moment in Thor's saga.
The storyline features Spider-Man facing monumental challenges, including a near-death encounter with the sinister Morlun that forces him to evolve or perish. As Civil War unfolds, Peter Parker dons various costumes, including a striking red-and-gold armor, while grappling with the consequences of revealing his identity. The narrative intensifies as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance, prompting Peter and Mary Jane to consider drastic sacrifices for one last chance. This collection spans key issues from multiple series, showcasing pivotal moments in Spider-Man's journey.
In "Geister der Vergangenheit" kämpft Steve Rogers, während er sein Elternhaus renoviert, gegen teuflische Kräfte, die ihn zu Fall bringen wollen. Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft prallen aufeinander, als er sich einer existenziellen Bedrohung gegenübersieht. J. Michael Straczynski bringt frischen Wind in die Geschichte von Captain America!
J. Michael Straczynski returns to Marvel to tackle an American icon! Decades ago, Captain America changed the world forever. Now, powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again! Steve Rogers has been reconnecting with his roots, repairing the former tenement building where he grew up and helping with problems in his neighborhood, both human and super-heroic. But a string of supernatural murders is about to disrupt Steve's fragile peace. Years ago, long before he took the Super-Soldier Serum, Steve interfered with the rise of the German American Bund in New York, putting himself on the radar of a powerful, dangerous force known only as Asmoday. Now Asmoday is back, guiding a well-connected millionaire and a vicious serial killer to bring about his will on Earth. They're gunning for anyone who might someday put the world on a better path... and at the top of their list is Steve Rogers. Steve survived his first brush with Asmoday in the distant past, but will he be so lucky this time? Collecting: Captain America (2023) 1-4
A tense, thought-provoking pressure cooker about a young woman imprisoned in a
psychiatric facility for her political views, perfect for fans of One Flew
Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Girl, Interrupted. Riley Diaz is a troublemaker,
born and raised. Half Irish, half Cuban, she's an orphan with the spirit and
resilience of her ancestors and the protest protocols of her late parents.
She's ready and able to resist the new tyrannies. After attending a protest,
Riley is incarcerated in a shadowy American Renewal Center, detained under
dangerous new legislation. This newly authoritarian government is trialling
the mandatory re-education of dissidents, and Riley is receiving psychiatric
treatment because of her politics. Riley is imprisoned in a nightmarish world
of persecution and incursions on her freedom - forced therapy, involuntary
medication, extended incarceration, solitary confinement, grotesquely
restricted rations, false accusations and more. Trapped in an emerging
dystopia, against people who would label her mad for speaking her mind, Riley
can only do what she does best - rebel.
Legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski teams with superstar artist ACO for a tale of bloody vengeance. In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and...well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called "good" superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality - an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes - goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost. Legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski teams with superstar artist ACO for a tale of bloody vengeance. In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and...well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called "good" superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality - an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes - goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost.
Trzeci tom serii "Amazing Spider-Man" na podstawie scenariusza J. Michaela
Straczynskiego. W Nowym Jorku pojawia się Ezekiel, by ostrzec Parkera przed
czyhającym na niego wrogiem. Jego tropem podąża Strażnik Bramy. Żeby bliscy
Petera pozostali bezpieczni, Ezekiel proponuje mu wycieczkę do Ameryki... číst
celé
The mysterious Ezekiel Sims re-enters Peter Parker's life with a shocking new explanation as to how the web-slinging hero was granted his amazing spider-powers. But there's little time to ponder this mystery, as the ancient being Shathra has decided that Spider-Man is her prey! Can Peter unleash the spider inside to destroy this voracious predator? Next, the origin of Ezekiel's own spider-powers are revealed, along with the blood debt that must be paid for them. But which spider-totem will pay the price? Reprinting The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 3) #46-50 and #506-508
One of the most talked-about Spider-Man stories of all time, from creative masterminds J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada! The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. In his darkest hours - and he's had plenty - Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on...one person who'd remind him who he is, was and can be. Now he's about to lose that person. What would Peter and Mary Jane do - what would you do - to have just one more day? Experience the event that changed everything for Spider-Man and those he loves, and ushered in a brand-new era of web-slinging heroics - now on the oversized pages that Quesada's intricate artwork deserves! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #544-545, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (2006) #41, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2005) #24 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN - ONE MORE DAY.
Scenarzysta J. Michael Straczynski rozpoczął pracę nad serią "Amazing Spider-
Man", żeby przywrócić jej serce, opowiadając o codziennym życiu Petera Parkera
i Spider-Mana. Szybko tchnął w przygody Pajączka nowe życie i zyskał uznanie
fanów oraz krytyki. Twórca połączył siły z najpopularniejszymi... číst celé
In March 2020, amid Covid-19 lockdowns, AWA launched a bold new universe for the 21st Century with J. Michael Straczynski & Mike Deodato Jr.’s The Resistance, in which “Reborns” gain incredible powers in the wake of a global pandemic. Other creators followed with series such as E-Ratic, Knighted, and The Joneses. Now, for the first time, we are collecting each of the initial chapters in this super-sized collection. In a world facing ever-changing 21st century threats, hope—and danger—arrives with the superpowered Reborns…welcome to AWA’s shared universe! A global pandemic kills millions of people worldwide before suddenly—and mysteriously—vanishing. In the aftermath, a small percentage of survivors spawn a new race of superhumans around the globe. Known as Reborns, these superpowered individuals must choose sides in a new world order where fear and fascism are rising threats. Select powered individuals form The Resistance, an underground force formed to fight against increasing tyranny in the U.S. and across the globe.
Existe una dimensión inaccesible a los sentidos y a la razón. Es la dimensión espiritual, reservada a las mentes superiores. Quien consigue abrir una brecha en ella corre el riesgo de dejar abiertas rendijas a través de las que podrían insinuarse seres hostiles que pueblan las penumbras de aquella región. Pero hay un guardián que vela para que el mal no llegue a nuestro mundo.
Ein moderner Klassiker in einem Band! Dormammu fällt in New York ein. Spider-Man, Iron Man und andere stellen sich ihm. Dabei gerät Spidey in einen Zauber von Dr. Strange. Das bringt die Realität in Gefahr – denn Peter könnte nun auf seine Anfänge, seine bittersten Momente sowie seine Zukunft einwirken.
The brand new epic from comic book legends J. Michael Straczynksi (The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor) and Steve Epting (Captain America: The Winter Soldier). An electromagnetic disturbance results in the sudden awakening of telepathic powers in a tenth of the Earth’s population. In the moments after the world comes to grip with this development, newly-telepathic Boston police find themselves sent against a wrongly convicted prisoner who becomes a hero and leader of other telepaths trying to escape a world in which their powers will make them targets. Both are heroes of their own story, and the future may depend on whether or not trust can be found between them.
From screenwriter and author J. Michael Straczynski, Becoming a Writer,
Staying a Writer offers expert insider advice to help fellow writers establish
lasting careers as storytellers.
There are no days off when you're a super hero - not even for your birthday! Peter Parker's about to experience one he won't ever forget, as he spends it battling alongside the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and Doctor Strange to defeat the dread Dormammu! But when a magical mishap causes catastrophe, the fate of the world rests on Spider-Man's shoulders, as he is forced to re-fight the most desperate and gruelling battles of his career! Plus, discover another tale of spiders and sorcery, as the web-head and the Sorcerer Supreme team-up once more to defeat the sinister, power-hungry Baron Mordo! Collecting The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 57-58, 500 and Untold Tales of Spider-Man: Strange Encounters
Acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski returns to the prescient, ambitious world of The Resistance! In the wake of the assassination of their leader, the Resistance is in disarray, disconnected from each other and hunted by authorities around the world – including an army of “reborns” recruited by the American government. To avert decimation at the hands of a fascistic government crackdown, the Resistance must discover the ace up their sleeve, and then the key to unlocking it.
"Nick Hornby meets Chuck Palahniuk in this powerful, provocative, and heartfelt epistolary novel from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author J. Michael Straczynski. Life has other plans for a group of strangers who want to end it all on a cross-country road trip, but then bond in ways they never could have imagined"-- Provided by publisher.
Loki reborn! When the Asgardian cycle of life begins again after Ragnarock, Thor’s brother Loki comes back as...Thor’s sister! Loki returns with a sense of purpose, seeking a fresh start to write her story anew. But her newest scheme could be the greatest trick she’s ever pulled. What secret lies behind her female form? What dread endgame does she have in mind for Thor...and for Balder the Brave? And with whom will she forge an alliance of evil? The answers may spell Asgard’s doom! Years before Jane Foster soared as the Goddess of Thunder, Loki first became the mistress of mischief in these epic tales from J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel’s legendary run!COLLECTING: Thor (2007) #5, 9-10, 12, 600 (A story), 601-602 and material from Dark Reign: The Cabal (2009) #1
J. Michael Straczynski concludes his amazing run - and everything changes for Spider-Man! First, Spidey gets some new digs - but can he stand living with the New Avengers? In the shocking storyline "The Other," the vicious Morlun takes Spider-Man to the brink of death- and beyond! If Peter Parker has any hope of surviving, he has two choices: evolve or die! Then, Civil War erupts - and things really get wild! Spidey in red-and-gold armor! Spidey back in black! And Spidey unmasked in front of the world! But brace yourself for the big finish- as Aunt May lies dying, what would Peter and MJ give for One More Day...? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 515-545; FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2005) 1-4, 24; MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN (2004) 19-22; SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (2006) 41; SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER SKETCHBOOK (2005) 1; SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SKETCHBOOK (2007) 1
Zvýhodněný balíček dvou knížek Vycházejících hvězd! Vycházející Hvězdy 1:
Zrozeni z ohně Když v malém městečku Pederson ve státě Illinois dojde k
záhadnému světelnému úkazu, nachází se právě v děloze 113 dětí. Tyto děti se
narodí se speciálními schopnostmi, s velkým porenciálem tvořit, ale i ničit.
Nejsou na své schopnosti připraveny - a svět není připraven na ně. Vycházející
hvězdy jsou vůbec první komiksovou sérií J. M. Straczynského (Babylon 5,
Amazing Spider-Man, Krajina půlnočních stínů). Autor stvořil temný, silný a
realistický superhrdinský příběh, srovnání s Moorovými Strážci. Straczynski
dokázal, že má nejen na vytváření kultovních televizních seriálů, ale i stejně
kultovních komiksových ság. Vycházející hvězdy 2: Síla Příběh neobyčejnou mocí
obdařených pedersonských dětí se řítí do finiše. Od posledního dílu se toho
mnohé změnilo. Síla Zvláštních se mnohokrát zvýšila a stali se mocí, se kterou
se prostě musí počítat. Zvláště, když ovládli celé Chicago a když si v
podstatě po celém světě mohou dělat co chtějí. Několik z nich, aby zabránili
větší tragédii, začnou spolupracovat s vládou a plánují osvobození Chicaga.
Jenže nejen sovy nejsou tím, čí se zdají být - a J. Michael Straczynski dokáže
s příběhem i čtenáři několikrát pořádně zatřást.
J. Michael Straczynski – creator of Babylon5, co-creator of Sense8, and writer of beloved runs on The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, and Superman: Earth One – returns to comics, teaming with Mike Deodato Jr. – the blockbuster artist of The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Infinity Wars. Together they plant the flag for a new universe of heroes and villains for the 21st Century. As the world reckons with the appearance of these superpowered “reborns,” a small group of fighters takes on a military invasion in Eastern Europe.
The deeper he read, the more he came to realize that he, too, had a
superpower: the ability to tell stories and make everything come out the way
he wanted it. číst celé
Teta May se ocitla na pokraji smrti. Zasáhla ji střela určená jejímu synovci. Situace se zdá beznadějná. Reed Richards, Stephen Strange ani nikdo další nemá tu moc ji zachránit. V té nejčernější hodině se objeví tajemný cizinec, který nabízí jistý obchod. Ale kolik je toho Petr připraven obětovat, aby svou tetu zachránil? Navíc se vrátíme do starých časů, ukážeme, kdy se poprvé objevila Mary Jane a prozradíme vám tajemství ze Spideyho minulosti. Obsahuje komiksy Amazing Spider-Man č. 42-43 a 544-545, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man č. 24, Sensational S-M č. 41 a Untold Tales of S-M č. 16.
Po zákeřném Morlunově útoku leží Petr Parker v nemocnici na pokraji smrti. Je v bezvědomí a neschopný zastavit svého upírského nepřítele... Zdá se, že tentokrát Spider-Man svému temnému osudu neuteče. Jenže přestože člověk umírá, pavouk stále žije, a tak se Petr Parker ve své hlavěvydává na bizarní cestu, která navždy promění jeho život. Obsahuje komiksy Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man č. 3-4, Marvel Knights: Spider-Man č. 21-22 a Amazing Spider-Man č. 527-528..
Přelomová série uznávaného scenáristy J. Michaela Straczynského (Krajina půlnočních stínů). Vypráví o skupině lidí, kteří získali nadpřirozené schopnosti díky ozáření v lůnech matek záhadným tělesem, které se objevilo na obloze.
Tento příběh ovlivnil mnoho dalších komiksových i televizních seriálů.
Kniha o 1008 stranách obsahuje kompletní 24sešitovou sérii J. Michaela Straczynského a dále tři spin-offy (celkem 14 sešitů) jeho žačky Fiony Averyové (Tomb Raider Archivy S.4: Cesty za dobrodružstvím).
Acclaimed screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski begins a run that established him as one of the all-time Spidey greats - joined by the legendary John Romita Jr.! And they kick things off by introducing an enigmatic stranger with a startling secret about Spider-Man's origin! Wrestling with his separation from Mary Jane, Peter goes back to his roots with a new job - science teacher at his old school! But how will Aunt May react when she learns that Peter is really Spider-Man?! Plus: Spidey battles Doctor Octopus, Morlun, Dormammu and more, and teams up with Doctor Strange, Captain America and - Loki?! And as Spidey copes with the horror of 9/11 and relives his heroic career, shocking sins of the past catch up with the wall-crawler!COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 30-58, 500-514, 509 DIRECTOR'S CUT
Eine Seuche unbekannter Art vernichtet jedes Spermium, jeden Fötus und jedes lebende Säugetier mit einem Y-Chromosom – ausgenommen einen einzigen jungen Mann und sein ebenfalls männliches Haustier, ein Kapuzineräffchen. 48% der Erdbevölkerung werden ausgelöscht – 2,9 Milliarden Männer.
Superstar J. Michael Straczynski (SPIDERMAN, Babylon 5) präsentiert mit Koautorin Samm Barnes (DER SPEKTAKULÄRE SPIDERMAN) und Topzeichner Brandon Peterson (AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON) eine packende Neuinterpretation von Dr. Stranges Herkunftsgeschichte! Der arrogante Chirurg Stephen Strange wird in einen Krieg übernatürlicher Mächte gezogen ... Dr. Stranges Herkunftsgeschichte von Starautor J. Michael Straczynski Eine Geschichte mit cineastischem Feeling Der perfekte Einzelband für Neueinsteiger
The collection includes the complete series of Rising Stars, comprising the original issues and various spin-offs. It explores the lives of individuals with extraordinary abilities in a world where they are both celebrated and feared. The narrative delves into themes of power, identity, and the consequences of being different, as characters navigate their complex relationships and societal challenges. Each installment adds depth to the overarching storyline, showcasing unique perspectives and events that shape the lives of these gifted individuals.
The fiery, dimension-spanning conclusion of Joe Fitzgerald's journey from
Earth to Purgatory, the Void and Hell brings him face-to-face with a vital
question: is he willing to sell out the world to save the woman he loves?
Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero, but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's not Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.
After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, Superman faces a threat that
he can't simply outmuscle. A threat smarter, more cunning and deadly than he
can imagine: the Luthors. číst celé
Die brandneue, epische TERMINATOR-Comicsaga in einem limitierten Hardcoverband! 30 Jahre nach dem bahnbrechenden SciFi-Action-Klassiker von James Cameron, der Arnold Schwarzenegger zur Filmikone der 1980er Jahre machte, haben J. Michael Straczynski und Pete Woods, zwei Größen des zeitgenössischen US-Comics, eine der aufregendsten Geschichten aus dem Terminator-Universum geschaffen. Im Jahr 2029 steht alles auf dem Spiel für Skynet und John Connor. Während Connor sich auf die endgültige Zerstörung von Skynet vorbereitet, entwickelt die Computerintelligenz einen Plan, der das Ende der Menschheit einläuten könnte. Connor und seine Mitstreiter müssen all ihren Mut und ihr Können aufbringen, um gegen die schrecklichste Waffe zu kämpfen, die jemals gegen sie eingesetzt wurde: den Menschen! Dieser Band umfasst die abgeschlossene Comicreihe in zehn US-Heften, die bis zum Krieg der Maschinen und seinem überraschenden Ausgang reicht. Im Juli 2015 kehren die Maschinen mit TERMINATOR: GENISYS auf die Leinwand zurück. Unter der Regie von Alan Taylor verspricht der 5. Film der Reihe, die vor drei Jahrzehnten begann, mit einem hochkarätigen Cast, darunter Emilia Clarke und Arnold Schwarzenegger, jeden Fan und Geek zu begeistern. Das Zeitreisen kann erneut beginnen …
Ten Grand charts former mob enforcer Joe Fitzgerald's journey into the world of demonology and the ancient powers that threaten to tear down the pillars of Heaven itself in a new war between the forces of light and dark. Can the man willing to die a thousand deaths so he can be with his love for just a few minutes in-between save the lives of an entire world? Or will this be the end of...well, everything?
Chicago is home base for Protectors, Inc, a corporation renting out super-
powered men and women as franchises and heroes and spokespersons... making
money and enjoying prestige and power in a world without super-powered bad
guys. But when one of the Protectors is found murdered, the trail begins to
lead back to one of his other teammates.
"John Connor's human resistance nears the destruction of Skynet, but the malevolent computer system's eleventh-hour plan for victory threatens the survival of both the resistance and Skynet itself"--
Celé roky skrýval Petr Parker pře tetou May svou tajnou totožnost - to, že je Spider-Man. Ale když je tajemství prozrazeno, zjišťuje Petr, že je jeho tetička silnější, než by ho kdy napadlo. A jeho snaha získat zpátky svou ženu Mary Jane, která od něj nedávno odešla, ho postaví do cesty starému nepříteli jménem doktor Octopus.
Dr. Jon Osterman ist Dr. Manhattan, das blaue, gottgleiche Meta-Wesen aus der Welt von Alan Moores und Dave Gibbons' Comic-Meilenstein „WATCHMEN“. In diesem Band von Babylon-5-Erfinder J. M. Straczynski und Top-Künstler Adam Hughes blickt der omnipotente Held auf sein Leben zurück. Und erkennt, dass er gar nicht existieren dürfte. Welche Konsequenzen hat grenzenlose Macht? Mensch oder Gott? „Ein bedeutungsvoller, respektvoller und meisterlicher Beitrag zur WATCHMEN-Saga.“ -- ign
Asgardský bůh hromu se vrátil do pantheonu největších hrdinů Marvelu a znovu se sjednotil se svým smrtelným protějškem, doktorem Donem Blakem. Společně se musí vypořádat s odkazem mytického severského království a probuzením jeho nesmrtelných obyvatel - avšak ve světě, který o jejich návrat možná nestojí!
After "War of the Supermen," Superman seeks to reconnect with his values and visits a small Ohio town. There, he uncovers that some residents are not just from different places on Earth but are secretly from other worlds.
Peter Parker często czuł się samotny. Kiedy ugryzł go napromieniowany pająk chłopiec zyskał pajęcze moce - jednak nikomu o nich nie powiedział. Próbując wykorzystać je dla zysku, przyczynił się do śmierci wujka Bena. Wydawało mu się wtedy, że nikt nie rozumie, jak niewiele dzieli zwykłego człowieka od bohatera.Aż do dziś. W życiu Petera pojawia się zagadkowa postać, która posiada moce podobne do pajęczych.Kim jest ten tajemniczy człowiek? Kogo reprezentuje? I jaka jest natura prastarego zła, które przybyło do Ameryki w poszukiwaniu Petera?
The new Man of Steel faces his first real threat against a being who can steal his powers away, while his alter ego, Clark Kent, deals with a new woman in his life who is turning his world upside down.
Některé hříchy mají velmi dlouhý život... a některé spí tiše pod hladinou a vynoří se až po letech. Spider-Man se s jedním starým hříchem právě setkává. Hříchem, který ho může zabít - a je celkem jedno, že to není jeho hřích.
V komiksu Hříchy minulosti se ukazuje, že vám staré komiksy se Spider-Manem zatajily pár důležitých detailů. Je to příběh, kterým jeho autor J. Michael Straczynski zatřásl posvátnými komiksovými ikonami.
V přírodě je to už tak zařízeno. Malá zvířata žerou brouky, velká zvířata žerou ta malá, lidé žerou ta velká - každý je součástí potravinového řetězce. Dokonce i Spider-Man - i když o tom ještě neví. Do města totiž právě přijíždí Morlun. Prastarý tvor, který se živí superhrdiny. A Spider-Man je jen dalším chodem na jeho jídelníčku. Spider-Man bojoval už proti všem možným padouchům. Ale ještě nikdy nebojoval proti někomu tak silnému, ta neúnavnému, tak nelítostnému, tak nezastavitelnému. V souboji s Morlunem může udělat jednu jedinou věc. Umřít. Název Návrat se týká nejen příběhu, ale i celé spidermanovské série. Právě tímhle eposem se vrátil Spidey zpátky na výsluní popularity. Proslulý televizní a comicsový scénárista J. Michael Straczynski vrátil Petru Parkerovi všechno, co hrdina za poslední léta poztrácel - silné protivníky, zajímavé zázemí, jiskru, styl, srdce, a ze všeho nejvíc - humor.
Norman Osborn confronts Doctor Doom, unveiling a mysterious threat. This collection includes "Dark Avengers" #1, "Dark Reign: The Cabal", "Thor" #600, "Dark Reign: The List - Avengers", "New Avengers Annual" #3, "Dark Reign: The Goblin Legacy", and "Marvel Spotlight" (1971) #30.
J. Michael Straczynski, the creator of Babylon 5, joins forces with rising star artist Shane Davis (SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE SEARCH FOR KRYPTONITE) to create this original graphic novel that gives new insight into Clark Kent’s transformation into Superman and his first year as The Man of Steel. This is the first in a new wave of original DC Universe graphic novels, featuring top writers’ and illustrators’ unique takes on DC characters.
Spider-Man má narozeniny. S nimi přicházejí dárky, dorty, polibky, gratulace a... konec světa?
S pětistým číslem Spider-Mana nejen přichází spousta marvelovských velikánů jako je Thor, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Cyclops a Doctor Strange, ale Spidey se navíc podívá do minulosti i budoucnosti! Bude si muset znovu prožít nejzlomovější okamžiky svého života a znovu se utkat se svými největšími protivníky.
Šťastné narozeniny, Spider-Mane.
Doufáme, že je přežiješ.
Začalo to vraždami. Pokračuje to válkou.
Příběh neobyčejnou mocí obdařených Zvláštních se řítí do finále. Od minule se toho hodně změnilo. Moc těch, kteří přežili, se mnohokrát zvýšila a bývalé pedersonské děti se staly silou, se kterou se musí počítat. Ty nejnebezpečnější z nich ovládly Chicago a odřízly ho od světa. Aby zabránili větší tragédii, rozhodnou se někteří ze Zvláštních spolupracovat s vládou a začnou plánovat útok... Jenže nejen sovy nejsou tím, čím se zdají být - aj. Michael Straczynski dokáže s příběhem i čtenářem několikrát pořádně zatřást.
J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Spider-Man) mixuje v druhém díle Vycházejících hvězd monumentální bojové scény s osobními tragédiemi, splétá jednotlivé osudy a uzavírá propracovaný příběh, ve kterém má každý dílek své přesné místo.
Collects issues no. 1-6 of the comic series "Thor," in which the god of thunder returns from the dead and, with the help of his human counterpart Doctor Don Blake, works to resurrect the remaining gods of the Norse kingdom in order to restore Asgard
Láska, smrt a Las Vegas. Petr Parker, Spider-Man, má nadpřirozenou sílu, rychlost, instinkty... a smůlu. I návštěva letištní čekárny se pro něj změní v boj o holý život. A což teprve, když se do hry vloží zelený a nepříjemně silný protivník, který nejde zabít, protože už mrtvý je. Zhruba padesát let.
Příčiny a následky jsou už čtvrtou knihou nejúspěšnější komiksové série posledních let. Po Návratu, Odhalení a Dokud hvězdy nezhasnou přichází nové Spider-Manovo dobrodružství, opět od slavného spisovatele a scénáristy J. Michaela Straczynského. Spider-Man nikdy nebyl v lepší formě.
As the approval of the Superhuman Registration Act appears immiment, Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, is forced to make an important personal decision on the matter.
Launched in 1999, Rising Stars is about a group of people who are born with special abilities after a mysterious light appears in the sky. Parallels have been drawn between this series and The 4400 TV series on USA Network and Heroes on NBC. This new collection includes all 24 issues of J. Michael Straczynski's run on Rising Stars, as well as all three spin-off mini-series written by his protégé, Fiona Avery.
The Rising Stars saga marches on in this stellar paperback! See Special Matthew Bright and his career as a super-powered cop and "ghost detective" Lionel Zerb confront the Well of Souls!
Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force reaches its stunning conclusion as the final fate of the 113 "Pederson Specials" is revealed. The final chapter of one of the greatest comic series EVER is now available in trade paperback for your bookshelf!Collects Rising Stars #17-24.
Contains issues 46-50 of "The Amazing Spider-Man," in which Peter Parker learns shocking news about the origins of his spiderlike powers; he is hunted by an otherwordly being called Shathra; and he and MJ attempt to mend fences.
Charlie Weiderman, the only kid in high school geekier than Peter Parker, has returned to town asking for Peter's help, but Spider-Man may have to stop him from harming himself and his former classmates.
Na konci prvního svazku teta May pochopila, že Petr Parker je Spider-Man... Nyní se s tímto faktem musí vypořádat, zatímco její synovec má plné ruce práce s hledáním zmizelých dětí a soubojem s nehmotným protivníkem, stejně jako i se svou novou prací pedagoga.
Když v malém městečku Pederson ve státě Illinois dojde k záhadnému světelnému úkazu, nachází se právě v děloze 113 dětí. Tyto děti se narodí se speciálními schopnostmi, s velkým porenciálem tvořit, ale i ničit. Nejsou na své schopnosti připraveny - a svět není připraven na ně. Vycházející hvězdy jsou vůbec první komiksovou sérií J. M.…
Writer J. Michael Straczynski's classic tale of loss and redemption is collected in its entirety with all 12 issues, Midnight Nation #1/2, and a cover gallery. Also includes a touching and insightful afterword from Straczynski.
Spider-Man and his superhero friends spend his birthday doing battle with a collection of transdimensional creatures--a battle that culminates in a trip through time.