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John Ostrander

    April 20, 1949

    John Ostrander is an American comic book writer renowned for his contributions to series he helped create. His early work on characters like Sargon, Mistress of War, and later on series such as Grimjack and Suicide Squad, showcases his talent for crafting complex characters. Prior to his career in comics, Ostrander studied theology, a background that informs his profound explorations of morality and theology in titles like The Spectre, where he revitalized seemingly unmanageable characters by focusing on their human dimensions.

    John Ostrander
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    Dawn of the Jedi
    • 2024

      Set thousands of years before the events of A New Hope, the story explores the origins of the Jedi Order as they seek to balance the Force on a distant planet. The arrival of a stranger disrupts their peace, leading to a galaxy-wide awakening. As the Sith Empire's shadow looms, two Jedi legends, Nomi Sunrider and Ulic Qel-Droma, confront the dark temptations of Exar Kun. Their struggle against corruption and internal conflict raises the stakes in a war that pits Jedi against Jedi, determining the fate of their legacy. This collection brings together multiple story arcs from the Star Wars universe.

      Star Wars Legends: Tales of the Jedi Omnibus Dorman Hutt Cover
    • 2022

      Star Wars Legends

      The Menace Revealed

      3.8(38)Add rating

      The Stark Hyperspace War! The Jedi Council have revealed their role in a sensitive conflict from the past -- but what role did Obi-Wan's recently deceased mentor, Qui-Gon Jinn, play? Meanwhile, Obi-Wan must confront his feelings about Qui-Gon's death if he is to train his own new apprentice, Anakin Skywalker! Elsewhere, the double-dealing Villie Grahrk boasts of a recent encounter with the Jedi Council -- but will anyone believe him? Either way, Villie's path is about to cross with the Jedi again, as Aayla Secura reunites with her former teacher Quinlan Vos in their deadliest adventure yet! And legendary bounty hunters Zam Wesell and Jango Fett clash as they each try for the biggest score of their lives. Who will walk away? COLLECTING: Star Wars (1998) 36-45, Star Wars: Jedi Quest (2001) 1-4, Star Wars: Jango Fett (2002) 1, Star Wars: Zam Wesell (2002) 1

      Star Wars Legends
    • 2022
    • 2022

      Batman: The Penguin

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.7(10)Add rating

      Ruthless, vindictive, calculating, and inventive-the Penguin is one of Batman's oldest and most brilliant foes! číst celé

      Batman: The Penguin
    • 2021

      Suicide Squad: Trial by Fire

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.5(28)Add rating

      The classic story that inspired THE SUICIDE SQUAD feature film written and directed by James Gunn now available with a new cover! In the late 1980s, a secret government program designed to neutralize super-powered threats to national security was reactivated. Task Force X had gone through many transformations since it was first created during World War II, but one thing had never changed: its members called themselves the Suicide Squad, and they lived up to their name. Faced with a rising tide of metahuman crime and terror, the program’s hard-headed director Amanda Waller sold the President on her vision of an updated Task Force X: a covert action team composed of incarcerated super-villains who earned time off their sentences for every mission they completed. Deniable, disposable, and deployable to any spot-on Earth, this new Suicide Squad would be the perfect weapon of last resort — as long as they could be kept under control.

      Suicide Squad: Trial by Fire
    • 2021

      The Suicide Squad Case Files 2

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Discover the legacy and origins of the Suicide Squad s eclectic characters in this collection of key stories in anticipation of James Gunn s The Suicide Squad film! číst celé

      The Suicide Squad Case Files 2
    • 2021

      Prepare yourself for a flurry of martial arts action in the mighty Marvel manner with Shang-Chi.Raised by a villainous father and trained to be his ultimate weapon, Shang-Chi rebelled against his criminal destiny and chose to use his skills as a hero instead!Now you can discover some of his most exciting, action-packed tales in this latest Marvel Select bookazine. From cut-throat pirates and international terrorists, to the vicious claws of Lady Deathstrike, a host of unlucky villains are about to feel the wrath of his deadly hands! Reprinting Heroes For Hire #18-19, Spider-Island: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1-3, Avengers (2012) #11 & Legend of Shang-Chi #1.

      The Legend Of Shang-chi
    • 2021

      Star Wars Insider. Fiction Collection 1

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Star Wars Insider, the official magazine of the Star Wars saga, presents an amazing collection of exclusive fully-illustrated anthology from the galaxy far, far away.

      Star Wars Insider. Fiction Collection 1
    • 2020

      The Force unleashed! The Empire's power is at its peak - but not every problem requires military might. Sometimes all you need is the right agent, in the right place, with the willingness to get the job done. An agent like Jahan Cross! But when Boba Fett is framed for murder, Cross finds himself in a situation that even he may not be able to handle! Plus, learn the origin of Vader's secret apprentice, the deadly Starkiller - a story of treachery, deception and the overwhelming power of the Force. And witness the early years of Leia Organa!COLLECTING: STAR WARS: AGENT OF THE EMPIRE - IRON ECLIPSE (2011) 1-5; STAR WARS: AGENT OF THE EMPIRE - HARD TARGETS (2012) 1-5; STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED (2008) GN; STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED II (2010) GN; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS TALES (1999) 11, 15; A DECADE OF DARK HORSE (1996) 2

      Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 6
    • 2020

      Tales of the legendary Clone Wars! Renegade Jedi Quinlan Vos has crept closer than ever to the dark side of the Force--and now he must not only confront his former student Aayla Secura and his old friend Obi-Wan Kenobi, but place his fate in the hands of the Jedi Council itself! Meanwhile, the new knighted Anakin Skywalker and the evil Sith apprentice Ventress have become obsessed with defeating one another. Could this be their final battle at last? Plus: Discover the origin of the murderous villain General Grievous! The race to Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith begins here! COLLECTING: Star Wars: Republic (2002) 68-73; Star Wars: General Grievous (2005) 1-4); Free Comic Book Day 2006: Star Wars; Star Wars: Obsession (2004) 1-5; Material from Star Wars Visionaries (2005) GN; Star Wars Tales (1999) 17

      Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Clone Wars Vol. 3