Following the success of the first edition, the updated and revised DC Comics Encyclopedia offers even more incredible DC detail and imagery than the original. 48 brand-new pages include major updates on characters and storylines (including the recent "Infinite Crisis" story arc). This spectacular, up-to-the-minute encyclopedia will delight comic fans of every age.
For comic-book fans everywhere - an updated edition of the A-Z reference of the DC universe. New and expanded this one-volume encyclopedia of more than 1,200 of the classic characters created by comics giant DC is essential for any fan. With new entries on the latest DC characters and expanded ones on Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, the JLA, Aquaman, Catwoman and Wonder Woman, all the world-renowned super heroes and super villains are here, as well as the weird and wonderful one-offs. Special features celebrate some of the DC heroes and villains' more memorable exotic vehicles and weaponry, their titanic clashes, or romantic encounters plus recent story developments including the Infinite Crisis. With a brand new cover designed by Alex Ross, one of the world's pre-eminent comic book artists and thrilling original, comic-book art, the fun and excitement of more than 60 years of comic-book history explodes off every page!
Jump in the Batmobile and get ready for a wild ride—this is a complete and in-depth look at the development of America's most popular super hero. From his vigilante days to his television stardom, from Dark Knight to mentor, this memorabilia- and anecdote-packed collection follows the masked man on his crime-fighting career, and charts the history of the comics and movies that bear his name. How can one man be at times so vengeful, compassionate, determined, inspirational, and a true hero when he doesn't possess special powers? Over the decades since his first appearance in the 1939, Batman and his alter-ego Bruce Wayne have thrilled readers with their adventures, close calls, dramatic storylines, and even death! Ultimately, the history of Batman is the history of America from the twentieth century to today. With removable artifacts and never-before-seen sketches, notes, and plans, The Batman Vault is the perfect gift for the genuine fan of all ages.
The ultimate guide to the man behind the mask and the mythology surrounding him. “Criminals are a superstitious, cowardly lot. So my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the night, black, terrible. . . . I shall become a bat!” This declaration by millionaire Bruce Wayne, orphaned by violence, sets him on a path to battle crime as Batman. Since his debut in 1939, Batman has captivated audiences through comics, television, and films. He prowls Gotham City, racing in the Batmobile and responding to the Bat-Signal, embodying a larger-than-life legend. For the first time in over thirty years, everything about Batman is compiled in one comprehensive sourcebook. Over 500 pages feature entries and illustrations that include: detailed accounts of Batman’s origins, biographies of key characters like Robin, Alfred, and Commissioner Gordon, as well as notorious villains such as the Joker and Catwoman. The book showcases classic black-and-white comic artwork and includes two sixteen-page color inserts. Robert Greenberger, a former DC Comics editor and Batman scholar, presents this exhaustive archive, making it an essential addition to any Batman fan’s collection.
You asked for more pulp? You got it!THRILLING ADVENTURE YARNS has returned! Crazy 8 Press once again treats you to an array of stories in the classic pulp style, replete with action and adventure, chills and thrills, mystery and romance, and much more! Delight in the return of favorites like Cannon Belle and Molly Maloy! Exult in glimpses of such classics as Sherlock Holmes! And cheer at exploits from all-new characters! Pulp is back-and better than ever!Enthuse to stories by: Michael A. Burstein! Russ Colchamiro! Greg Cox! Paige Daniels! Lester Dent! Mary Fan! Kelli Fitzpatrick! Michael Jan Friedman! Robert Greenberger! Glenn Hauman! Heather E. Hutsell! Paul Kupperberg! Karissa Laurel! William Leisner! Jonathan Maberry! David Mack! Ron Marz! Danielle Ackley-McPhail! Stuart Moore! Will Murray! Jody Lynn Nye! Scott Pearson! Aaron Rosenberg! Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore! Richard C. White! Sherri Cook Woosley!Be Enchanted with illustrations by: June Brigman! Kerry Callen! Gary Carbon! Mike Collins! Daerick Gross! Matt Haley! Karl Kesel! Peter Krause! Luke McDonnell! Ron Randall! Dan Schkade! Bart Sears! Daniele Sera! Jeff Weigel! Mark Wheatley!
Go beyond After Earth with this unique, in-universe journey into the world of the United Ranger Corps. From the history of the Rangers, to humanity's exodus from Earth, and the ongoing battle against the Skrel, a fearsome alien race, the United Ranger Corps Survival Manual immerses you in the After Earth universe. Study the secrets of ghosting—the art of singlehandedly slaying the vicious Ursa—and complete your mastery of the cutlass, a Ranger's greatest weapon, as you discover what it takes to be one of Nova Prime's elite. Filled with interactive elements, including a schematic of the Ranger base, a complete guide to the highly evolved animals of Earth, and even a handwritten journal entry from Cypher Raige, the United Ranger Corps Survival Manual is the essential companion to the After Earth film.
Captured super-villains must go on shady, near-impossible missions in the name of democracy for the government agency known as Checkmate or rot in jail. Most operatives don't make it back alive!
Since the first serialized adventures in 1912 of the Martian Princess Dejah Thoris and her beloved hero, John Carter, science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts have dreamed of the faraway Red Planet, its wondrous sights and monstrous perils. This title features hundreds of full-color illustrations.
Filled with cool heroes, nasty villains, and breathtaking excitement, this first reader book is tailored for boys who crave action and adventure. It promises to make reading an enjoyable experience, capturing the imagination with its thrilling narrative and engaging characters.
Gamma Xaridian is a peaceful Federation research colony that becomes the third Federation world to suffer a brutal attack at the hands of a mysterious alien fleet. With Lt. Uhura gone on an important mission of her own, Captain Kirk and the "U.S.S. Enterprise" TM are dispatched to investigate the attacks, only to find the planets completely devastated. When another nearby colony is attacked, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" is ready and encounters a fleet of quick, small and deadly ships. Though Kirk and his crew manage to turn the raiders away, the U.S.S. "Enterprise" is severely damaged and the aliens escape.As Kirk and his crew prepare for their next encounter with the raiders, Mr. Spock makes a startling discovery about the purpose behind the alien attacks, a purpose that, if realized, could have deadly consequences for the Federation and the U.S.S. "Enterprise."
