Mark Evanier Books

The names Joe Simon and Jack Kirby are synony­mous with comic books, and their partnership ush­ered in the Golden Age of comics starting in the 1940s. Together they created memorable characters such as Captain America and Sandman, invented romance com­ics, and raised the standard for the genres of western, crime, and horror comic books. Over the course of three decades they wrote and illustrated several hundred comics, many of which are reproduced in this oversized volume covering all aspects of their amazing career. Selected and with an introduction by Mark Evanier, the foremost authority on the work of Simon and Kirby, and an afterword by Jim Simon, son of Joe Simon, the book includes artwork photographed from the original art in Joe Simon’s private archive and showcases the seminal work of Simon and Kirby and their artistry as it has never been seen before.

Just in time for his 45th anniversary Garfield returns in the first volume of a redesigned and updated collection!

Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books' most popular super heroes, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, Darkseid, and The New Gods. More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. There were comics before Kirby, but for the most part their page layout, graphics, and visual dynamic aped what was being done in syndicated newspaper strips. Almost everything that was different about comic books began in the 1940s on the drawing table of Jack Kirby. This is his story by one who knew him well-Mark Evanier. First issued in 2008, Kirby: King of Comics was the first overview of the legendary comic book creator's career. It is now available in a smaller, more affordable package, revised and expanded for Kirby's centennial

Love Life: Confessions of a Psychologist by Liz Scott is a memoir that explores some of the most common issues that confront couples. In four sections that correspond to her own marriages, Scott includes wisdom from experts in the fields, examples from clients in her own practice and an unflinching examination of how each challenge manifested in her own life. The final section explores the factors that tend to be present in healthy, functional relationships. With humor, warmth and candor, Scott gives an unvarnished account of herself and her relationships and comes across as just the kind of person you would want to consult if you had issues in your own relationship.

The Big Kitty's comic book extravaganza continues! Garfield, Odie, and the rest of the gang bring the fun and the funny in this all-new KaBOOM! series. What wacky schemes will Garfield come up with next? How will Jon embarrass himself with the ladies this time? There's only way to find out, so buy this comic!

Continuing the 4-book series collecting the work of Jack Kirby! DC collects four series -- THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, MISTER MIRACLE and SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN -- in chronological order as they originally appeared. These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmicpowered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy.In this second volume, collecting NEW GODS #4-6 ,FOREVER PEOPLE #4-6, JIMMY OLSEN #141-145 and MISTER MIRACLE #4-6 , the evil Darkseid's schemes continue to unfold while the New Gods, Forever People, Mr. Miracle and other heroes battle his many minions!

Collecting THE NEW GODS #7-10, THE FOREVER PEOPLE #8-10, SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #146-148, MISTER MIRACLE #7-9! - ORION of the New Gods battles KALIBAK, the FOREVER PEOPLE run afoul of DEADMAN and more!

The beloved ginger cat returns for another round of mischief and adventures, delighting fans with his playful antics. This installment promises to showcase his charm and humor, capturing the essence of what makes him a favorite among readers. Expect a mix of fun, laughter, and heartwarming moments as the mischievous feline navigates through various escapades.

As the lunkheaded barbarian Groo continues his wandering journey, he stumbles across--and into--more of his acquaintances from years past. Sometimes, it's a friend. Other times, it's a foe. Most of the time, it doesn't matter! In this volume of long-running silliness from the award-getting team of Sergio Aragon's and Mark Evanier (with Stan Sakai on letters and Tom Luth on colors!), the Cheese Dip Eater crosses paths with the wise Sage, the beautiful swordswoman Chakaal, Weaver and Scribe, and Groo's own sister Grooella! This volume collects issues #5 - #8 of the greatest Groo series of 2015!

Find the way through the Goblin King’s labyrinth in this interactive board book that teaches preschoolers the difference between up and down and left and right.Follow Sarah and Hoggle as they make their way through the labyrinth to the Goblin King’s castle!Using pull tabs and lift-the-flaps, beginning readers will learn the directions up, down, left, and right! Every page will recount the story while guiding them in how to solve the maze, even when the evil Jareth turns the world upside down and sideways! Straight to the Castle is an engaging board book that will delight fans of the classic Jim Henson film.

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's nonfiction series!

This fourth and final volume of JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS collects the remaining issues of the classic 1970s series THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE and MISTER MIRACLE in chronological order as they originally appeared! As our heroes fight Darkseid's many minions while Darkseid himself continues his quest for the Anti-Life Equation, the series come to their end with the wedding of Mister Miracle and Big Barda. Also included in this volume are Kirby's sequel to THE NEW GODS and the graphic novel THE HUNGER DOGS, along with rarely seen Kirby art from DC's WHO'S WHO series, all from the mid-1980s.

Jimmy Sniffles' super powers lie in his nose. It sure would be disastrous if a super villain say, Dr Von Snotenstein took advantage of Jimmy's weakness and escaped from the dream dimension. It would be even worse if the doctor had powerful Snot-Bot machine-terrors to help him conquer the world.

Hot on the heels of the first volume, Garfield returns in the second volume of a redesigned, updated, and value-priced collection!

Set in a vibrant culinary world, this story promises a delightful mix of humor and heart as characters navigate their way through a series of amusing escapades centered around food. With a focus on friendship and the joy of cooking, readers can expect a delicious blend of laughter and mouth-watering dishes that keep the excitement simmering throughout the narrative. Each chapter serves up new adventures, making it an irresistible treat for those who love both comedy and gastronomy.

A young boy embarks on an adventurous journey as he flees his mundane life to join a vibrant space circus. This fantastical tale explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and the allure of the extraordinary, as he encounters a diverse cast of characters and thrilling cosmic acts. The story combines elements of whimsy and excitement, inviting readers to experience the wonders of the universe through the eyes of a daring dreamer.

Eschewing female stereotypes throughout her early years and failing to gain acceptance on the boys' baseball team, Liz learns to embrace her own views on gender as she comes of age in this anecdotal graphic novel memoir

As the bird-brained wanderer Groo and his loyal mutt Rufferto crisscross the countryside, they encounter various acquaintances from years past--the hapless seaman Captain Ahax; the sinister witches Arba and Dakarba; the pompous Arcadio the Hero; and Groo's own sweet Granny Groo, who raised from a tot and would never try to profit from him! What will ensue from all these chance meetings? With Groo, the only possible result is chaos! The award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier are joined by Tom Luth on colors and Stan Sakai on letters! This volume collects issues #1 - #4 of the Dark Horse Friends and Foes series.

The bumbling barbarian Groo has made quite a name for himself, traveling the land cleaving a path of destruction and cheese dip. He is either so greatly feared or favored wherever he goes, Groo’s earthly reputation causes a Groo diety to arise in the heavens! While Earthbound Groo hungers, his Divine Groo alter ego unleashes chaos! Plus, Sergio’s legendary back cover Rufferto strips return! From the hilarious mind and skillful pen of Sergio Aragonés, with scripts by Mark Evanier, colors by Carrie Strachan, and lettering by Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)! This series concludes an epic storyline that began in Groo: Fray of the Gods and continued in Groo: Play of the Gods. Collects Groo: Gods Against Groo #1–#4.

Contains materials originally published in magazine form as Grumpy Cat / Garfield #1-3--Title page verso.

Groo the Wanderer is back and stupider than ever . . . which is pretty stupid. In this, his latest misadventure, he tries to figure out the dumb way human beings attempt to co-exist with animals on this planet. And if we can't figure out how to do that, what chance does the guy with cheese dip for brains have? From the hilarious mind and skillful pen of Sergio Aragonés, with scripts by Mark Evanier, colors by Carrie Strachan (Mad Magazine), and lettering by Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo)! Collects Groo: In the Wild comics #1–#4.

The New Gods return for a new era in this collection of stories that reimagined Jack Kirby's famous creations for a new era!

A bumbling barbarian encounters the cunning lord of the jungle, but will Groo wind up destroying the jungle itself or teaming up with Tarzan to fight slavers?With cartoonist Sergio lost and running from hungry lions in Chula Vista’s Jungle Safari Land and script writer Mark doing panels all day at Comic-Con International, how will this comic get finished? Legendary Tarzan artist Thomas Yeates swings in to help! Plus—the legendary Rufferto backup strips from the comic series and an introduction by Mark Evanier are also included! The confident lord of the jungle meets the dangerous master of cheese dip!Collects Groo Meets Tarzan comics #1 to #4.

In 1970, after years of unforgettable work on The Fantastic Four, The Hulk and other super-heroes, legendary comic book writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics to introduce a new set of characters: The New Gods.These heroes waged an epic cosmic battle and inspired numerous other comics creators.The best of those stories are collected in TALES OF THE NEW GODS. Darkseid, Orion, Mister Miracle and many other members of the New Gods cast star in these tales by the leading lights of todays comics scene, including Frank Miller (Sin City, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN), Jeph Loeb (BATMAN), Eddie Campbell (From Hell) and many others, who bring their own unique visions to these iconic heroes.Collects stories from Mister Miracle Special, Jack Kirby's Fourth World #2-11, and Orion #3-4, #6-8, #10, #12, #15, #18-19.

A town is famous for the many fibbers, cheaters, and robbers who live there. One day, a bloodhound suddenly arrives and proceeds to sniff out all the fibbers and thieves. This dog is a detective in disguise and, on his own, succeeds in making the town into a very honest place. The dog suddenly leaves town, but not without teaching the people a lesson they never forget.

Jimmy Sniffles' super-schnozz smells trouble when the neighbourhood dogs begin to disappear. A creepy clown and a lady with big hair are making a secret circus with the missing mutts. Only Jimmy and his nose can save the day!

A town is famous for the many fibbers, cheaters, and robbers who live there. One day, a bloodhound suddenly arrives and proceeds to sniff out all the fibbers and thieves. This dog is a detective in disguise and, on his own, succeeds in making the town into a very honest place. The dog suddenly leaves town, but not without teaching the people a lesson they never forget.

Jimmy Sniffles' archenemy, the creepy Dr Von Snotenstein, devises a truly stinky plan. He creates an evil twin from a single hair of Jimmy's nose. Then he gives the new Jimmy Two more powers than our favourite Super Sneezer. Good versus evil in a literal nose-to-nose battle!

The president is suffering a strange allergic reaction. His life could be in danger! Jimmy Sniffles, the kid who knows noses, is shrunk down to microscopic size to sniff out the problem. Look out! Evil lurks within the presidential nostrils.

Jimmy Sniffles and his class take a field trip to the museum. Some believe the newest exhibit, the Mummy of Amun-Set, is cursed. At first, Jimmy doesn't believe the frightful legend, but then some of the museum's artefacts go missing. Can the kid who knows noses track down the truth? Or will this mummy mystery finally stump his super schnozz?

It was the war to end all wars and became one of the bloodiest and cruellest conflicts in history.Into the hands of author Mark Scott came a poignant survivor of those nightmare years - a notebook carried through the trenches by his great grandfather, Jimmy Scott, nestled in the pocket of his uniform. In it was a list of names, written with the tiny pencil still attached to the fragile cover. With this family heirloom in his hand, the author vowed to discover the stories of these men who gave their all in the Great War. Along the way he unravelled a remarkable connection to the story of the Unknown Warrior, unearthing valuable new documents that detailed for the first time the full untold story of this event - and what happened to the bodies of those not selected for burial in Westminster Abbey in 1920 - those who, like thousands of others, are "Known Unto God."Reading at times like a detective story, this is the moving, often heart-breaking, account of the men whose names Jimmy Scott carefully pencilled into his little notebook.

Der Tyrann ist besiegt. Die Fabelwesen sind befreit. Er hat die Liebe seines Lebens gefunden und hätte seine Flitterwochen eigentlich verdient. Doch das Böse wäre nicht das Böse, würde es für immer Ruhe geben. So kehrt Lord Farquaad als Geist ins Reich der Lebenden zurück und plant, größenwahnsinnig wie ehedem, Shreks Ehefrau Fiona zu töten, sie anschließend zu ehelichen und den Thron des Totenreichs zu besteigen. Dass unser Held das nicht zulassen kann, versteht sich von selbst und so begibt er sich auf den Weg in ein aberwitziges Abenteuer, um seine Frau zu retten und Farquaad abermals den Riegel vorzuschieben. „Shrek“ ist der Comic zum zweiten Teil des Megakinohits, der im Juli in den deutschen Kinos anläuft. Dass der Comic dem in nichts nachsteht, beweist derber Humor in bewährter Manier. Auch in den drei im Album enthaltenen Geschichten wird Correctness à la Disney nicht besonders geschätzt. Dass Pinocchio ein alter Lügner ist, wussten wir bereits, dass die drei kleinen Schweinchen nicht ganz koscher sind, dürfte uns neu sein.

KAMPF DER CARTOON-TITANEN! Die Welt der strahlenden Helden der Justice League mit Superman, Batman und Wonder Woman kollidiert mit dem Universum der Looney Tunes um Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck und Speedy Gonzales! Der Zaubergnom Mr. Mxyzptlk und der letzte Dodo stürzen mit ihren bösartigen Streichen die Welten ins Chaos. Und so muss Flash, der schnellste Mensch der Welt, mit dem Road Runner um die Wette laufen, Plastic Man wird zum Objekt der Begierde des liebestollen Stinktiers Pepé, und der „Dunkle Erpel“ Daffy räumt in den Straßen Gotham Citys als „Batman“ auf! Diesem irrsinnigen Chaos müssen sich Superman und Bugs Bunny gemeinsam stellen! Mark Evanier (Scooby-Doo!) und Joe Staton (Green Lantern) präsentieren das urkomische Aufeinandertreffen zweier legendärer Comic-Universen! ENTHÄLT: SUPERMAN & BUGS BUNNY 1-4

Spaß beim Zeichnen mit einfachen Strich-für-Strich-Anleitungen Kreativität fördern mit originellen und kindgerechten Motiven Perfekt geeignet als Geschenk für Kinder ab 5 Jahren und Erwachsene Die Autorin illustriert für die amerikanische Sesamstraße und Nickelodeon In diesem Buch finden Kinder und Erwachsene über 100 Seiten mit Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen für witzige Figuren, die perfekt für Kinder ab 5 Jahren geeignet sind. Mit jedem Schritt kommt eine neue Linie dazu, sodass Kinder die Motive ganz einfach nachzeichnen können. Dabei wird nicht direkt in das Buch, sondern auf ein separates Blatt gezeichnet, so dass alle an diesem Buch noch lange Freude haben werden. Mit den originellen Figuren und wertvollen Tipps der Illustratorin Erin Hunting ist dieses Buch der perfekte Startpunkt für die ersten künstlerischen Ausflüge. Kinder lernen, wie sie einfache Formen und Linien kombinieren, um super coole Figuren zu erschaffen. So wird nicht nur die Motorik, sondern auch die Kreativität gefördert. Mit diesem Buch sind Kinder stundenlang beschäftigt, egal ob zu Hause oder unterwegs. Du brauchst nur Papier und Stift und deine Kids können sofort loslegen.