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Alvin Schwartz

    Alvin Schwartz was a prolific author of more than fifty books dedicated to folklore and wordplay, many of them intended for young readers. His works are characterized by a playful approach to language and a fascination with the supernatural and folk traditions. Schwartz masterfully weaves humor with a touch of the uncanny, earning him admiration from readers of all ages.

    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Three Books to Chill Your Bones
    In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
    Gold and Silver, Silver and Gold
    A Gathering of Selves
    Superman The Golden Age Sundays 1946-1949
    Scary stories to tell in the dark (tři svazky)
    • 2019

      SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE All of the Scary Stories books are now available in one hardcover! These stories are some of the most terrifying tales of horror, revenge, and supernatural events of all time, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the classic artwork by Stephen Gammell. This jacketed hardcover edition includes the complete original books in the series in one volume: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones

      Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Three Books to Chill Your Bones
    • 2019

      The Man of Steel's newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. This comprehensive series helps remedy this gap in Superman history by bringing back into print every one of the daily newspaper strips. In these fifteen storylines by writer Alvin Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring, Superman faces off against the "Crime Mentalist" who can predict crimes before they happen; finds himself locked up for speeding in "Superman, Jailbird;" plays cupid to help a millionaire Prince Charming find the mysterious "Miss Whisper;" and is at the mercy of Enthor's paralyzing weapon! Other stories in this third addition to the series include "Lois's Secret Identity" and "The Super Elixir."

      Superman
    • 2018

      A comprehensive series that remedies a gap in comics history, bringing back all the Superman daily strips--among the character's rarest collectibles, never before reprinted. The creative torch is passed to writer Alvin Schwartz when Superman's creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster leave the series. Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring present sixteen storylines that begin while World War II is still raging and continued into the post-war era. Stories include "The Prankster's Peculiar Premonitions," "Lois Lane, Editor," and "Superman's Secret Revealed!"

      Superman The Golden Age Newspaper Dailies 1944-1947
    • 2017
    • 2017

      Superman’s newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. This comprehensive series helps remedy that gap in the Superman by bringing back into print every one of the Sunday newspaper strips. The Man of Steel stars in thirteen classic adventures as the 1950s “Atomic Age” comes to a close. Some of the stories are original to the newspaper strip, while others were alternate versions of tales that were simultaneously published in the regular comic books. One of the featured adaptations is “Superman Versus the Futuremen,” written by Batman co-creator Bill Finger, which retells Superman’s origin. This concluding volume of Superman’s Atomic Age Sundays reprints all strips July 1, 1956 to October 11, 1959

      Superman The Atomic Age Sundays Volume 3 (1956-1959)
    • 2016

      Superman encounters two escaped criminals from Krypton; challenges Lois to discover his secret identity in three different periods in history; battles the mysterious Prankster; meets the legendary Hercules; mixes it up with the Phantom Thief, encounters a flying horse named Comet and is... číst celé

      Superman The Atomic Age Sundays Volume 2 (1953-1956)
    • 2015

      In these tales, the impish Mr. Mxyztplk has returned to drive Superman crazy and the Man of Steel returns to Smallville for Superboy Week celebrations and ends up solving a case he never had a chance to as Superboy! The Man of Steel also travels back in time and gets embroiled in political... číst celé

      Superman The Atomic Age Sundays Volume 1 (1949-1953)
    • 2014

      Collects nearly 170 sequential Sunday pages. This book includes classic comics, beginning August 11, 1946 and continuing through October 16, 1949, fill another major gap in the Superman mythos. číst celé

      Superman The Golden Age Sundays 1946-1949
    • 2009

      Gold and Silver, Silver and Gold

      Tales of Hidden Treasure

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the allure of treasure hunting, this collection delves into the captivating world of pirates, Spanish galleons, and the mysteries surrounding undiscovered hoards. It weaves together rich lore, intriguing legends, and a blend of facts and myths, appealing to the adventurous spirit and curiosity of treasure-seekers.

      Gold and Silver, Silver and Gold
    • 2008