Jill Thompson is an American comic book writer and illustrator, best known for her work on Neil Gaiman's Sandman characters and her own Scary Godmother series. Her artistic style is characterized by expressive characters and evocative atmospheres, often exploring themes of magic, mythology, and female protagonists. Thompson's work is celebrated for its visual power and unique storytelling.
This manga reimagines Neil Gaiman's Season of Mists, delving into the intricate world of the Endless, a family marked by their unique dysfunctions. Readers will encounter beloved characters as the storyline explores themes of responsibility, destiny, and the complexities of relationships within this supernatural realm. The vibrant art style brings a fresh perspective to the iconic Sandman mythos, making it accessible to both new fans and longtime followers of Gaiman's work.
Exploring deep emotional connections, this collection of poems delves into the themes of family and love. Each piece captures the nuances of relationships, reflecting on the joys and challenges inherent in these bonds. The verses convey heartfelt sentiments, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of affection and kinship. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the poems invite contemplation and resonate with anyone who cherishes their loved ones.
The story follows Magic Trixie, a young magician who struggles to gain respect from her peers and feels overshadowed by her baby sister's antics. Determined to prove herself, she embarks on a quest to create a truly impressive magic trick that will win over her friends. Trixie's journey highlights themes of self-identity, sibling rivalry, and the quest for recognition, all wrapped in a whimsical narrative that showcases her creativity and determination.
Set in a world beyond the grave, two boys, Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland, embrace their love for adventure and mysteries as exceptional detectives. Their unique perspective as deceased boys adds an intriguing twist to their escapades. As they navigate the afterlife, they explore themes of curiosity and friendship, engaging in thrilling investigations that blend the ordinary with the extraordinary.
The story revolves around a frantic search for a missing lamb named Sammy, causing distress for his mother. A dedicated shepherd, known for never losing a sheep, scours the flock but realizes he needs help. He appoints an elder sheep to lead the search for Sammy, highlighting themes of responsibility and community. The narrative explores the bond between the shepherd and his flock, as well as the lengths one will go to protect and find their loved ones.
This complete omnibus collects every story from the Eisner Award-winning Scary Godmother series of kid's books and comics in one place for the first time. Enjoy this definitive collection of the hit series that has been adapted into two animated specials and a stage show, full of strange happenings, kind monsters, and Halloween adventures sure to delight and spook young and old alike! Includes the fully painted kid's books Scary Godmother, The Revenge of Jimmy, The Mystery Date, and The Boo Flu, as well as every comic-book story in the Scary Godmother canon and a sketchbook section featuring early concept art.
PSÍ A KOČIČÍ STRÁŽCI BURDENU se ocitají čumákem v tvář novým nadpřirozeným hrozbám a tajemným jevům, a to včetně pomstychtivého démona, neviditelného vraha a velmi podivného ovčího stáda. Nad jejich městečkem se pomalu stahují mračna nového nebezpečí a malí zvířecí vyšetřovatelé jsou nuceni hledat si vskutku netradiční spojence, kupříkladu ostříleného paranormálního vyšetřovatele jménem... Hellboy.
ČERNÁ MAGIE, ŽABÍ DÉMONI A ZOMBIE Z PŘEJETÝCH PSŮ – to je jen pár příkladů útrap, které sužují toto zdánlivě ospalé předměstí. A protože jeho lidští obyvatelé nemají o skrytém nebezpečí ponětí, musí město chránit smečka odhodlaných psů (o kocourovi nemluvě).
Na stránkách Bestií burdenských se můžete těšit na směsici hororu, dobrodružství, záhad a humoru, kterou si zamilujete i přesto (nebo právě proto), že vás bude děsit i ve spánku.
Oceňovaní komiksoví tvůrci Evan Dorkin a Jill Thompsonová spojili své síly, aby nabídli čtenářům sbírku příběhů o nezvyklých psích hrdinech. První čtyři kapitoly byly původně publikovány jako povídky v antologiích nakladatelství Dark Horse a Dorkin s Thompsonovou za ně získali prestižní cenu Willa Eisnera za nejlepší povídku a nejlepší kresbu. Kniha Bestie burdenské: Historky z psíšeří obsahuje kromě těchto čtyř navazujících minipovídek také první čtyři sešity oficiální série.
Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by P. Craig Russell, Bryan Talbot, Shawn McManus,
Jill Thompson and others The critically acclaimed THE SANDMAN: FABLES AND
REFLECTIONS continues the fantastical epic of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, as
he observes and interacts with an odd assortment of historical and fictional
characters throughout time. Featuring tales of kings, explorers, spies, and
werewolves, this book of myth and imagination delves into the dark dreams of
Augustus Caesar, Marco Polo, Cain and Abel, Norton I, and Orpheus to
illustrate the effects that these subconscious musings have had on the course
of history and mankind
New York Times Bestseller! See Wonder Woman like you’ve never seen her before in WONDER WOMAN: THE TRUE AMAZON, an original graphic novel from Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Jill Thompson. Join Princess Diana in her early years, as she develops into the formidable hero we know and love. Young Diana has the fawning attention of her nation, but she soon grows spoiled and ungrateful. When a series of tragic events takes its toll, Diana must learn to grow up, take responsibility, and seize her destiny. Acclaimed for her work with Neil Gaiman’s THE SANDMAN, DEAD BOY DETECTIVES and more, Jill Thompson fulfills her dream project of bringing readers this new perspective on the Amazon Princess. Starring in her own feature film next year, Wonder Woman is at the forefront of media attention, and this long-awaited story is highly anticipated by fans of both the character and the creator. Steeped in the mythology of this iconic character’s original conception, WONDER WOMAN: THE TRUE AMAZON is a fresh, stand-alone interpretation of the most famous and iconic female superhero of all time.
Who killed Rose Red? In Fabletown, where fairy tale legends live alongside regular New Yorkers, the question is all anyone can talk about. But only the Big Bad Wolf can actually solve the case - and, along with Rose's sister Snow White, keep the Fabletown community from coming apart at the seams.
Matthew Sturges, writer of the Eisner-nominated Jack of Fables , and his Jack co-writer Bill Willingham ( Fables ), proudly unlock the doors to the House of Mystery , a series that reinvents a classic DC Comics comic. House of Mystery focuses on five characters trapped in a supernatural bar, trying to solve the mystery of how and why they're imprisoned there. Each one has a terrible past they'd like to forget, and with no books, newspapers or TV allowed in the House, they face an eternity of boredom. But stories become the new currency, and fortunately, the House attracts only the finest storytellers.Collecting: House of Mystery 1-5
They'll do anything to solve the case.Rowland and Paine, the dead British teenagers who first appeared in Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS, travel stateside to investigate a strange missing-persons case at a posh International Academy for Girls.Naturally, the inquisitive duo is forced to go undercover - in drag - if they're to have a hope in hell of solving the case. It's time for dark secrets, food fights and spies as the Dead Boy Detectives learn a lot about life from the precocious daughters of rich ambassadors and rebellious rock stars.This manga digest also features an introduction to the SANDMAN library and an excerpt from DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR, Jill Thompson's first manga digest.
It's the party from hell - literally - at Death's door.Everyone's favourite Goth girl, Death, practically gets pushed out of her own realm when sisters Delirium and Despair throw a wild party for the dead. It all starts when Lucifer Morningstar abdicates his throne - leaving the Key to Hell with Death's brother, Dream. As the reluctant Sandman contemplates what to do, hell's nastiest denizens are free to evacuate the premises. Unfortunately for Death, they end up in her apartment. It's up to Death to save the day and the afterlife - not to mention the carpet. Written and illustrated by Eisner Award winner and Sandman fan-favorite artist Jill Thompson, this digest also features a special sketchbook section and an introduction to the character and the ten-volume Sandman library.
Little Delirium is lost, and her protector Barnabas searches the waking world for her. Unable to find her, he embarks on a journey through the realms of The Endless to seek help from Delirium's siblings in locating their missing sister.
Throughout history, a secret society called the Invisibles, who count among their number Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, work against the forces of order that seek to repress humanity's growth. In this first collection, the Invisibles' latest recruit, a teenage lout from the streets of London, must survive a bizarre, mind-altering training course before being projected into the past to help enlist the Marquis de Sade.
Dream's youngest sister, the loopy Delirium, convinces him to go on a quest for their missing brother, Destruction. But Dream may learn that the cost of finding his prodigal sibling is more than he can bear. collecting The Sandman #41–49
