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Robert Rodi

    January 1, 1956

    Shaped by a turbulent era in American history, this author emerged as a master of social satire. His work keenly dissects hypocrisy and empty rhetoric, possessing a sharp ear for the nuances of human behavior. Following acclaimed novels set within the gay milieu, he ventured into diverse creative pursuits, from comic books to live performance. He now returns to fiction with a fresh perspective, inspired by masters of suspense, while also reviving his seminal early works for contemporary readers.

    Robert Rodi
    Kirby Genesis: Dragonsbane
    Thor: For Asgard
    Fag Hag
    Day in Tuscany
    Dogged Pursuit
    Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers
    • 2019

      Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.0(12)Add rating

      There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's - now it's time to hear Loki's! Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS). In this tale, Loki's insatiable lust for power will take on new meaning - as will his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder and his deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother Thor and uncaring father Odin. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic, presented larger than ever before - you won't be disappointed! Plus: The first appearance of the Trickster God, a classic Tale of Asgard that reveals Loki's awesome origin and more! Collecting LOKI (2004) #1-4, THOR (2007) #12 and material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85 and #112.

      Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers
    • 2018

      Continuing the complete collection of Deadpool comics - including team-ups, guest appearances and gratuitous cameos! Wade Wilson is forced to work with Sabretooth, Bullseye, Juggernaut, Sandman and the Vulture in search of the priceless Identity Disc - and joins Red Hulk's lethal Code Red alongside Elektra, Punisher and more! Deadpool plays a key role in Black Panther's war against Dr. Doom, while Necrosha calls for an Undeadpool - but are you ready for the time-traveling Hulkpool?! Plus, Wade swaps quips with Spidey, competes in a bizarre cross-country race against Shang-Chi, meets a dark Ms. Marvel, battles White Tiger and annoys Wolverine! COLLECTING: IDENTITY DISC 1-5; MS. MARVEL (2006) 40-41; HULK (2008) 14-17, 21; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 611; DOOMWAR 5-6; HULKED-OUT HEROES 1-2; MATERIAL FROM SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF KUNG FU (2009) 1; X-FORCE ANNUAL (2009) 1; WORLD WAR HULKS 1; DEADPOOL SUBPLOT PAGES

      Deadpool Classic Companion Vol. 2
    • 2018

      Merry Men

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      It's Robin Hood like you've never seen him before, based on scholarly and historical speculation about what's really behind the outlaw's legend. 13th century England. Robert Godwinson, former lover of King Richard, lives with his band of Merry Men in Sherwood Forest, away from the watchful eye of Prince John, who has outlawed homosexuality. Though isolated, the men live in peace—that is, until a stranger enters their camp seeking aid for a nearby town besieged by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robert—nicknamed Robin—is reluctant to help, but equally eager to get rid of this perplexing stranger... and to put his formidable bow-and-arrow to use. It's Robin Hood like you've never seen him before, based on scholarly speculation about what's really behind the outlaw's legend.

      Merry Men
    • 2017

      "The Internet, news media, television shows, music, and films feature more positive images of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people today than ever before. But less than a generation ago, the situation was very different. How did we get to this point of increasing visibility and respect?"--Page 4 of cover

      Living Proud! Engaging with Politics
    • 2017

      Discusses the unique pressures that lead too many LGBT youth to alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse as well as eating disorders, unsafe sex, and unwanted pregnancy

      Living Proud! Keeping Physically Healthy
    • 2017

      Living Proud! Staying Mentally Healthy

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Explores the groups such as the Trevor Project, Empty Closets, PFLAG, and other organizations that are there to assist young LGBT people and their friends make positive choices

      Living Proud! Staying Mentally Healthy
    • 2017

      What are your options when you feel like your physical sex is out of sync with who you are? Rodi provides an in-depth look at what it means to be transgender. He shares experiences of people who have taken steps to transition from the sex they were assigned at birth, as well as those who have made the choice to live openly as their authentic gender while still in high school

      Living Proud! Growing Up LGBTQ: Being Transgender
    • 2017

      Living Proud! Confronting Stereotypes

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Provides an exploration of the experience of coming out and openly acknowledging oneself as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender

      Living Proud! Confronting Stereotypes
    • 2017

      Thor: God & Deviants

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Rob Rodi and his incredible artistic collaborators present their epic take on Thor and his world - and Asgard has rarely been this astonishing! There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's, now it's time to hear Loki's, as Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his own twisted perspective! When Odin leaves Thor in charge of Asgard, the Thunder God is assailed from all sides - with his kingdom on the brink of collapse, is Ragnarok inevitable? It's battle on a cosmic scale when Thor is caught between Ego, the Living Planet...and the odious orb's long-lost brother! And when villainess Ereshkigal fi nds a weapon capable of dissolving all reality, Thor stands alone against the entire Deviant race! COLLECTING: LOKI (2004) 1-4, THOR: FOR ASGARD 1-6, ASTONISHING THOR 1-5, THOR: THE DEVIANTS SAGA 1-5

      Thor: God & Deviants
    • 2017

      Living Proud! Finding Community

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Explores the history of the LGBT community in America from its roots in the free-thinking seaport cities of the 1800s, through the social revolution of World War II, the early activists of the 1950s, the Pride movements of the 1970s, the AIDS crisis, and today's move toward integration with mainstream communities

      Living Proud! Finding Community