Kyle John Baker is an American cartoonist, comic book writer-artist, and animator recognized for his graphic novels and for revitalizing the series Plastic Man in the 2000s. Baker has garnered numerous Eisner Awards and Harvey Awards for his contributions to the comics field. His work is celebrated for its distinctive style and innovative storytelling that captivates a broad readership.
Witness the most controversial and famous true crime cases that shook the 20th century! These 240 pages retell the love affair that ended the life of prominent architect Stanford White, the New Orleans' Axe-Man and his gruesome killing spree, and the abduction (and resulting media circus) of aviator Charles Lindbergh's son--all collected in a handsome quarter-bound omnibus
In this omnibus volume from Geary's acclaimed Treasuries of Murder comes the next trilogy of real life Victorian murders. This handsomely-bound omnibus brings together the famous double axe murder by Lizzie Borden, the drowning of Mary Rogers, the Benders (who summarily offed customers to their inn), poisoner Madeleine Smith and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Extensively revised and expanded, The New Essential Guide to Hong Kong Movies includes over 670 film reviews, a poster gallery, and a look at the key studios that made Hong Kong cinema so amazing.
The story of Nat Turner and his slave rebellion—which began on August 21, 1831, in Southampton County, Virginia—is known among school children and adults. To some he is a hero, a symbol of Black resistance and a precursor to the civil rights movement; to others he is monster—a murderer whose name is never uttered.In Nat Turner, acclaimed author and illustrator Kyle Baker depicts the evils of slavery in this moving and historically accurate story of Nat Turner’s slave rebellion. Told nearly wordlessly, every image resonates with the reader as the brutal story unfolds.This graphic novel collects all four issues of Kyle Baker’s critically acclaimed miniseries together for the first time in hardcover and paperback. The book also includes a new afterword by Baker. “A hauntingly beautiful historical spotlight. A-” —Entertainment Weekly “Baker’s storytelling is magnificent.” —Variety “Intricately expressive faces and trenchant dramatic pacing evoke the diabolic slave trade’s real horrors.” —The Washington Post “Baker’s drawings are worthy of a critic’s attention.”—Los Angeles Times “Baker’s suspenseful and violent work documents the slave trade’s atrocities as no textbook can, with an emotional power approaching that of Maus.”—Library Journal, starred review
Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti were accused of robbery and murder, but so many supposedly damning pieces of evidence were questionable that their guilty verdict elicited massive protests around the world. Geary presents readers with all the twists and turns, appeals and dubious evidence after presenting the human faces of the two men - demonised by many and turned to martyrs by many others - in his usual unflappable style.
The most famous assassination of the Victorian era. The details he reveals are fascinating. Booth worked with a group of disgruntled Southern sympathizers out to decapitate much of the US Executive branch, not just the President! Geary also details the flight of the culprits and the hot pursuit of federal agents.
Draw stupid, succeed big! Okay, dumdum. This one is pretty much idiot-proof. Even you should be able to figure out How to Draw, Stupid, and Other€“what? No commas? Whoops, sorry. But How to Draw Stupid and Other Essentials of Cartooning is simple enough for even the simplest readers. Author Kyle Baker, who only acts stupid, is in fact €œthe greatest cartoonist of all time,€ or so he tells us. Here he presents a hard-working instruction book that provides artists with the essential skills needed for success. From the principles of drawing to turning those principles on their ear (or their rear), from conveying movement to creating a step-by-step sequence, from idea sketch to finished drawing, How to Draw Stupid and Other Essentials of Cartooning is the smartest purchase any aspiring artist can make, regardless of mental acuity.
This scathingly hilarious political satire answers the burning question: Would anyone care if East St. Louis seceded from the Union? East St. Louis, Illinois, is an impoverished town where idealistic Mayor Fred Fredericks starts Election Day by collecting trash in his minivan. Believing in democracy, he rallies citizens to vote, only to find many turned away for dubious reasons, including sweet old Miss Jackson, who is wrongly labeled a felon. As Illinois's electoral votes become crucial, a radical right-wing junta, led by a dim-witted Texas governor, seizes the Oval Office due to mass disenfranchisement. In response, Fredericks, urged by shady billionaire John Roberts, devises a radical protest: East St. Louis will secede. Roberts opens an “offshore” bank to finance this new nation, transforming East St. Louis into a wealthy enclave attracting a bizarre mix of militants, hitmen, CIA operatives, and AWOL servicemen. However, challenges arise, including debates over the new country's name and anthem, and local thug Roscoe becomes a warlord. As the U.S. military approaches, Fredericks must decide if his protest is worth the risk. This brilliantly absurd satire, inspired by the 2000 election, critiques a range of social and cultural issues, humorously skewering white supremacists, black nationalists, and more, delivering both laughs and sharp commentary on American politics.
It's Deadpool uncensored! Government agent Wade Wilson is too valuable an assassin for the brass not to take advantage of, but the unstable killer needs the guidance of a steady hand to be effective. It's Bob's job to make sure Deadpool completes his missions - by any means necessary. Unfortunately, Deadpool considers him something of a sidekick, and it's always the sidekick who takes one for the team. And Bob's got the bruises and mental scars to prove it. Bob manages to keep Wade focused on the likes of Hammerhead, Baron Zemo and the Taskmaster - and although he gets a glimpse of the assassin's tragic upbringing, it becomes clear Deadpool isn't the only damaged goods in this duo. Collecting DEADPOOL MAX (2010) #1-6.
Follow the adventures of Gumby and Pokey with moon creatures and more.
