Fred Van Lente is a celebrated author celebrated for his unique ability to blend popular culture with offbeat historical narratives. His works, often a collaboration with talented artists, are known for their originality, humor, and insightful explorations of history, comics, and sports. Van Lente excels at making complex subjects accessible and entertaining, offering readers fresh perspectives on familiar topics. His approach consistently delivers engaging stories that reveal surprising connections and historical tidbits.
Sheer joy, praised Booklist in a starred review. Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel!
When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily... unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on Meanwhile, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? Collects Incredible Hercules #132-137.
In this thrilling narrative, a suburban wife and mother, who secretly operates as a lethal assassin, faces new challenges after the events of Bloodlines. Under her various identities, she navigates a dangerous underworld, all while maintaining the façade of being dead. A visit to her gravesite leads her to confront a ruthless prison gang, unaware of her true capabilities. This story combines dark humor with intense action, showcasing her relentless pursuit of justice against organized crime.
A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations. Whether it's millionaire pros facing off in an indoor arena full of screaming fans or a lone kid shooting hoops on an outdoor court, basketball is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world. The Comic Book Story of Basketball gives you courtside seats to the history of hoops. It chronicles the sport from its beginnings in a YMCA in Massachusetts to its current status as a beloved international game for men and women of all ages. Learn the true stories behind the college game, the street game, the women's game, and the international game, with legendary players and coaches like Dr. J, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry profiled throughout.
High-flying adventure-packed stories for young-readers featuring the Armored Avenger!Who is Iron Man, the world-renowned symbol of mega-conglomerate Stark International? And what terrible secret from his past forces billionaire inventor Tony Stark to become the Golden Guardian? Plus, battles with Plantman, Dr. Doom, and more. And a special story spotlighting the many armors of Iron Man and an all-new steam-powered suit!Features stories by writer Fred Van Lente and artists James Cordeiro, Ronan Cliquet, Rafa Sandoval, Chris Giarusso, and Graham Nolan.
The hit series returns, cuz you can't kill a never-ending army of zombies...you can only hope to beat the $%#; out of them! After tragically losing their first Chosen One against the zombie plague, Vampirella, Miss Fury, and what remains of the Project Superpowers look for a new savior -- but Ash Williams is an even more reluctant Deadite hunter than usual! This time, the Army of Darkness has ray guns, super powers and a brilliant new general: Evil Sonja, who takes her role of Queen of Hel quite seriously!
series in these hilarious new graphic novels-where the history is real and the jokes are fake-from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey.
The medium is the message! Comics come in many forms, from all around the world. What better way to discover them than through a comic book? The bestselling, mind-blowing graphic history of our favorite medium continues--now focusing on specific regions of the world and their contributions to the comic book art form. The Graphic Novel! From its Swiss roots in 1835 to today's American bestseller lists, with crucial spin-offs in France and Belgium. The British Invasion! 2000 AD had a big impact in 1986, as creators from across the pond elevated storytelling to new heights, but the British tradition stretches back much further. Manga! Japanese artists also have a long history of graphic storytelling, but ninjas, mecha, and magical girls have taken the world by storm in recent decades, and those are only scratching the surface. Undiscovered territory! Comics and their characters are everywhere, for everyone! From the digital revolution to comic characters in film, comics have never been more widely available, or appealed to more diverse audiences. Now in color, with added features, including HerStory of Comics: spotlights on influential female creators and their impacts on the form.
In the uncanny X-Verse, he's the best there is at what he does! Join Wolverine on his wildest adventures! When Professor X tasks Logan with taking new student Kitty Pryde under his wing, neither of them is happy about the arrangement - but they'll need to work together to survive the experience! But does Wolverine's future lie with the X-Men? Or back with his old team, Alpha Flight? Why is he going undercover wearing an eyepatch?! And shouldn't Logan be teaching Kitty valuable lessons, rather than trying to take her apart? Plus: Logan teams up with the young heroes of Power Pack for a fight at the museum against the winged menace Sauron! Collecting WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #1, #5, #17 and #21; and WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #1.
Study the tenets of Plato, the wrestling superstar from ancient Greece, learn the lessons of Nietzsche, the original übermensch, and meditate on the messages of Bodhidharma, a kung fu master.Laugh, learn, laugh some more, and ponder the messages of history’s great thinkers as Van Lente and Dunlavey deliver this comprehensive cartoon history from the pre-Socratics to Jacques Derrida!Study the tenets of Plato, the wrestling superstar from ancient Greece; learn the lessons of Nietzsche, the original Übermensch; and meditate on the messages of the original kung-fu master, Bodhidharma! They’re not just great thinkers - they also make for great comics! Action Philosophers is comprehensive cartoon history from the pre-Socratics to Jacques Derrida, detailing the lives and thoughts of history's A-list brain trust in hip and humorous comic book fashion by the acclaimed comic book team of Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey.
Do you want to break into the comics industry? There are many creative roles available: writer, penciller, inker, colorist, letterer, editor, and more. Each creator serves a vital function in the production of sequential art at companies such as DC, Marvel, Image, and Valiant. In Make Comics Like the Pros, veteran comics creators Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente team up with a who's who of the modern comic book scene to lead you step-by-step through the development of a comic. With these two fan-favorite writers as your guides, you'll learn everything from script formatting to the importance of artistic collaboration to the best strategies for promoting and selling your own sequential art masterpiece. Pak and Van Lente even put their lessons into practice inside the pages of the book, pairing with Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Colleen Coover (Bandette) to produce the swashbuckling, adventure comic Swordmaids, and giving you front row seats to their creative process. Make Comics Like the Pros provides all the answers you've been seeking to take your comic book-making dreams all the way to professional-level reality.
"From the team behind The Comic Book History of Comics comes the perfect companion piece telling the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the filmmakers and beloved characters of the past century and a half -- essential for hardcore fans of the medium and noobies alike! It's all here, from Aardman to Zoetrope, Disney to Miyazaki, Hanna-Barbera to Pixar, and everything in-between!"--Publisher's description
Board up Avengers Tower! Lock down the Baxter Building! The ravenous hordes of Marvel Zombies are invading...the Marvel Universe! Plus, prepare for the new Midnight Sons, whose quest to track down the zombies who escaped from A.R.M.O.R. will lead them around the globe - and right to a cruise ship overrun with undead undersea-dwelling cannibals! Collecting: Marvel Zombies 3 (2008) 1-4, Marvel Zombies 4 (2009) 1-4 And Marvel Zombies Return (2009) 1-5
A brand-new arc! A mysterious woman staggers into a clinic for criminals and collapses from her injuries! * The crooked head surgeon is convinced that he has JENNIFER BLOOD sedated and under his control and plans to sell the most wanted woman in the world to the highest bidder! But another of his patients is a legendary hit man on his last legs with other plans for Blood--and the trauma ward starts to overflow when they team up!
series in these hilarious new graphic novels-where the history is real and the jokes are fake-from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey.
Sheer joy, praised Booklist in a starred review. Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel!
So...once upon a time, a suburban housewife spent her nights as a mobster-murdering assassin, named JENNIFER BLOOD. Then she died...or did she? Because in the cozy cul-de-sacs of Bountiful, Utah, a noticeable number of normal people have gone missing. And by "normal," I mean "mobsters under witness protection." And by "missing," I mean killed by someone that looks, sounds, and murders a lot like JENNIFER BLOOD...
The Greek Goliath is looking for some R&R after the events of "Sacred Invasion," and hopes to find it in the arms of ex-Renegade Namora. But there's no rest for warriors when the Amazons declare war on Atlantis And these ain't your mama's Amazons - is that why Amadeus Cho sides with them instead of Herc? Plus: ARES returns Collects Incredible Hercules #121-125.
When things get scary, it’s nice to know that Odd is on our side. The one and only Odd Thomas is back—in his second edgy and enthralling graphic-novel adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling suspense master Dean Koontz.It’s Halloween in Pico Mundo, California, and there’s a whiff of something wicked in the autumn air. While the town prepares for its annual festivities, young fry cook Odd Thomas can’t shake the feeling that make-believe goblins and ghouls aren’t the only things on the prowl. And he should know, since he can see what others the spirits of the restless dead. But even his frequent visitor, the specter of Elvis Presley, can’t seem to point Odd in the right direction.With the help of his gun-toting girlfriend, Stormy, Odd is out to uncover the terrible truth. Is something sinister afoot in the remote barn guarded by devilish masked men? Has All Hallows Eve mischief taken a malevolent turn? Or is the pleading ghost of a trick-or-treater a frightening omen of doom?
Hercules! Spider-Man! Ares! New Avengers! Wolverine! Mighty Avengers! The Agents of Atlas! If there's a bigger event this fall, we don't know what it could be! At long last, the Prince of Power takes the fight to his villainous stepmother Hera and the forces of the Olympus Group -- just as she unleashes the most terrifying threat the Marvel Universe has ever seen! A battle of godlike proportions begins! For months, the signs have been all over the Marvel Universe...the tension has been rising...All pointing to a single question: "What is Continuum?" The answer turns out to be so deadly, so horrifying, that it will alter the course of the MU forever -- unless Hercules and the New and Mighty Avengers can stop it in time...but standing in their way is the fighting mad Ares, God of War! Collecting: The Incredible Hercules 138-141, Siege of Olympus Prologue
Proudly presenting, for the first time in Marvel continuity...the ORIGIN OF HERCULES. How did the young man who becomes the Lion of Olympus learn of his divine heritage? In what battle did he earn the title "Prince of Power?" And, most importantly, why does the goddess HERA hate him so, now that her Dark Reign begins to fall across New Olympus? Collecting: The Incredible Hercules 126-131
Comics has finally gotten the history--and the historians--it deserves. The Comic Book History of Comics is a comic in love with comic books, with the visionaries and madmen that created them, and the poor lunatics so obsessed we still make 'em today. Fred and Ryan have crafted one of the most essential-- and most enjoyable--honest and earnest histories of this, the most awful, wonderful, way to make a living yet devised by man. Love comics? You'll love this. -Matt Fraction
Yasmina, the newly crowned queen of Vendhya, seeks revenge against the Black Seers after her brother's assassination but finds herself kidnapped by the legendary Conan. As Conan navigates treacherous landscapes filled with mercenaries, tribesmen, and sorcerers, he embraces the chaos that follows him. This collection features Conan's thrilling adventures across various realms, showcasing his encounters with thieves, demons, and formidable warriors, all falling before his formidable prowess.
At this very moment in Geneva, Switzerland, history is being made. A thousand meters underground inside the Large Hadron Collider, researcher Neela Sethi is about to discover time travel - and jeopardize her life in the process. But she doesn't know that yet.
The storyline follows Hercules as he seeks relaxation but is quickly drawn into conflict when the Amazons attack Atlantis, pursuing a mysterious artifact that could alter the world. Amadeus Cho finds himself at odds with Hercules while the hero's origins as an Olympian god are explored. Tensions rise as Herc faces off against Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, including his half-brother Ares. Additionally, the narrative introduces a unique twist with Thor-cules and reveals crucial truths about Amadeus Cho’s family.
The hit series returns, cuz you can't kill a never-ending army of zombies...you can only hope to beat the $%#; out of them! After tragically losing their first Chosen One against the zombie plague, Vampirella, Miss Fury, and what remains of the Project Superpowers look for a new savior -- but Ash Williams is an even more reluctant Deadite hunter than usual! This time, the Army of Darkness has ray guns, super powers and a brilliant new general: Evil Sonja, who takes her role of Queen of Hel quite seriously!
Board up Avengers Tower! Lock down the Baxter Building! The ravenous hordes of Marvel Zombies are invading ... the Marvel Universe! That's right, the next chapter of the MZ saga is a non-stop, in-continuity gorefest with major implications for at least one Marvel hero! When the super-undead stumble into the MU from the Man-Thing's Nexus of All Realities, all of Florida is quarantined against the zombie plague. Time is quickly running out for a cure, so the Initiative sends a most unlikely group of heroes into the Zombieverse on a desperate mission to find the one item they need before the whole MU is consumed! The scream team of Fred Van Lente (Incredible Hercules) and Kev Walker (Annihilation: Nova) unite for a Marvel Zombies story like you've never seen before! Collects Marvel Zombies 3 #1-4.
A Civil War-era historical novel featuring female agents in the Pinkerton National Detective Agency who work to foil an assassination attempt on President Lincoln's life. The year is 1861, the eve of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. For Kate Warn, the first female private detective in American history, the only assignment tougher than exposing a conspiracy to assassinate the new president is training her new mentee, Hattie McLaughlin, in the art of detection. The two women's mission to save the president takes them from the granges of rural Maryland to the heart of secessionist high society, and sets them on a collision course that could alter the course of history. When Kate's cover is blown, Hattie must choose between saving her new friend, and her country. Based on a true story.
In the blink of an eye, young martial artist Magnus has everything taken from him: his father, his wife, his entire life. He's suddenly thrust into a futuristic world he doesn't understand, populated by humans and robots living together in oppression! Can Magnus fight to get his life back... and once he learns the truth about himself, will he want to? Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing Magnus: Robot Fighter series.
The Lion of Olympus has fallen. And as the Heroic Age dawns, the Golden Mace of Hercules passes to a new Prince of Power...who just happens to be Herc's best friend, Korean-American kid genius Amadeus Cho. But when Amadeus finally reveals what he plans to do with his new power, the heavens themselves may shatter as Marvel's mightiest pantheons are shaken to the core! And wait a minute...what's THOR doing here? Fan fave writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and beloved "Thorcules" artist Reilly Brown bring the thunder with the next essential chapter in the mind-blowing, heart-wrenching, and gut-busting epic that is the "Incredible Hercules" experience! Plus, when the most beloved Olympian of all time falls, who will mourn him? Collecting: Heroic Age: Prince of Power 1-4, Hercules: Fall of an Avenger 1-2
A year after the zombie virus outbreak, a devastating drought and famine set in, killing most of the human survivors. As the remnants of humanity cling to existence, Charles Garnett sends a new team on a desperate quest: Retrieve a possibly untouched cache of the food substitute Soylent Z from Galveston, Texas. But when mission leader Israel Johnson and his small team arrive in Galveston, they'll face a threat unlike anything ever seen before in the zombie genre!
An all-new prequel to the interactive episodic game MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: THE TELLTALE SERIES! Cultists have taken over Saturn's moon Titan, turning it into a proverbial hive of scum and villainy, all worshipping its most infamous native son, the cosmic tyrant Thanos! Luckily for the Guardians of the Galaxy, it's also the target of their newest heist! Hired by a mysterious buyer, our band of ragtag misfi ts must get in and get out without being sliced and diced by a planet full of crazies. But what could send Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket and Groot on to the gladiator pits of Sakaar? Join them, Yondu and the Ravagers in an action-packed, laugh-filled adventure, created in conjunction with Telltale, that leads directly into the new smash-hit game! COLLECTING: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: THE TELLTALE SERIES 1-5
Original, funny, and sharp, Van Lente captivates audiences with his acerbic humor and narrative skill. His exploration of the selfishness and misery in show business appeals to mystery lovers who enjoy unique setups, enhanced by the snarky perspectives of bitter islanders. This story offers a comedic twist reminiscent of Agatha Christie, making it relatable to anyone familiar with the comedy scene or modern life. It presents a thrilling look into the ruthless world of professional comedy, especially as the murders unfold. Van Lente refreshes an old concept with a modern flair, showcasing a fresh and inventive approach that belies this being his debut novel. The blend of humor and mystery is likened to a fusion of Spinal Tap and Agatha Christie, delivering a twisted narrative filled with the darkly humorous fate that stand-up comedians might deserve. Critics praise this work as a cleverly plotted mystery with unexpected twists, highlighting its tense, startling, and relentlessly hilarious nature. This debut fiction is celebrated as a potential classic, offering a fun homage to a beloved novel while providing ample comedy alongside the rampant murder.
VAMPIRELLA hurtles through space on a Drakulon ship, desperate to uncover a dark mystery...A 100-year-old JOHN CARTER OF MARS grasps for an awful memory just out of reach...PETER CANNON: THUNDERBOLT battles waves of evil he does not understand...RED SONJA is faced with an impossible choice... DIE!NAMITE is an event series that unites all of the hit Dynamite characters as you've never seen them before! They will come together to battle the biggest threat they have ever faced. Many...are even missing faces!
Collects the incredible second arc of the riveting Black Cross saga! In the dungeons of Tripoli, a man will have his fortunes changed forever as he becomes an agent of honor for the legendary Templar Order!
With a lengthy original graphic novel tale serving as a prequel to Dying Light 2 and bonus behind the scenes content from the smash hit video game, Dying Night Generation is an essential companion for fans of the franchise.Set right before the start of the new game, and 15 years following the events of Dying Light, the story stars orphans Daud and Aisha. They were just children when the Harran Virus outbreak struck the world, and have known nothing other than the plague for their entire lives. Evacuated and found by Berg, they were trained to become Night Runners, to work together and steal for him as his influence grows among the Survivors. Reaching young adulthood, Daud and Aisha are finally sick of living under his thumb, hatching plans to run away together. When the secrets are discovered, Berg sells off Aisha to a rival. Forcing Daud on a harrowing journey to rescue his love, through the deadly Volatiles and utilizing the game's signature parkour.Writer Fred Van Lente is the perfect match for this official story, having penned hit comics such as Marvel Zombies and DIE!namite, joined by artist Adam Markiewicz. As they chronicle a thrilling and touching tale within the world that 17 million players have run, jumped, and fought their way through.
Who are the cosmic beings known only as the Psi-Lords? And how will they change the course of the Valiant Universe? Four space explorers awake in an otherworldly prison known as the Gyre with no memory of how they got there. Sent by space agencies from across the Earth and gifted with strange new celestial powers, these spacefarers will have to work together to survive. And out in these star-flung reaches, they'll have nothing but their wits to guide them. That, and a mysterious voice in their heads that tells them if they want to escape and find their way home there is one thing they must do... Find the Psi-Lords. New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (IVAR, TIMEWALKER; GENERATION ZERO) and stunning artist Renato Guedes (SHADOWMAN) team up for a brand-new, galaxy-bending adventure! Collecting PSI-LORDS #1-8.
A bold new era for the Lion of Olympus! Hercules is back, minus his powers - but when mythic evil stalks the streets, what is the son of Zeus to do? He takes 3000 years of combat experience, raids Ares' armory for the most fearsome weapons of legend, and gets medieval! But what chance does a mere mortal have against Fear Itself's army of monsters and super villains? Plus: when Spider-Island erupts, Hercules finds himself 'infested' with spider-powers of his own. Can you handle - the Incredible Spider-Herc?! Then: Zeus decides to move in with his wayward son after an angry Hera de-powers him. Herc teams up with the assassin Elektra to take on some powerful foes - but will Zeus muck everything up? You bet he will.Collecting: Herc 1-10
Out of the pages of 4001 A.D., the breakout hero of the 41st century charges onward in an high-powered tale of tomorrow from New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente (ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) and high-octane artists Stephen Segovia (NINJAK,?Action Comics) and Tom?s Giorello (X-O MANOWAR)! Two millennia from today, Earth is not the hospitable home we once knew. Ravaged by an endless onslaught of war, disaster, and time, the world is littered with desolate badlands, fortified kingdoms, and secretive enclaves where humanity still clings to life? Enclaves like The Grove ? Earth?s last known repository of scientific knowledge and bioengineered prosperity. Now, under the leadership of the lone protector called WAR MOTHER and her sentient sniper rifle, the denizens of The Grove face a critical choice: remain where they are and die, or find a new land and flourish. Can War Mother lead her people out of isolation and reignite the fires of a dying planet? And even if she can locate the distant citadel she seeks, can she fight back the horrors and perverse monstrosities that lurk just beyond her doorstep? In the footsteps of RAI and BOOK OF DEATH, raw power meets tribal warfare as Fred Van Lente & Stephen Segovia forge a modern myth of the near future through the fire-tempered frontier of 41st century Earth for Valiant?s next stunning science-fiction showdown! Collecting WAR MOTHER #1?4 and 4001 A.D.: WAR MOTHER #1.
IRON MAN, DER ROT-GOLDENE RÄCHER Es ist leicht, Tony Stark für einen glücklichen Mann zu halten. Er hat eine Firma und einen Haufen Geld von seinem Vater geerbt und dreht Runden im Sportwagen mit Supermodels an seiner Seite. Und außerdem ist er Iron Man. Doch der Umstand, aufgrund dessen er die Rüstung baute, mit der er die Welt verteidigt, hinterließ eine Wunde und machte ihn abhängig von der Technologie, die er erfand. Seine Arbeit als Superheld steht zwischen ihm und seiner Suche nach Glück. Seine Kämpfe mit mehr oder weniger gepanzerten Gegnern wechseln sich ab mit denen gegen seine inneren Dämonen, allen voran der Alkohol. Doch Iron Man ist ein Held und ein Avenger und tut immer das Richtige, wie uns die unsterblichen Comic-Geschichten lehren, in denen der rot-goldene Rächer seine Abenteuer begann.
THOR DER DONNERGOTT Von seinem Vater Odin nach Midgard entsandt, erhält der junge und arrogante Thor nicht nur eine Lektion in Sachen Bescheidenheit, sondern lernt auch die Erde und ihre Bewohner zu lieben. Ein Gott auf Erden, der sein Leben dem Schutz der Sterblichen widmet. Und all das, ohne Asgard zu vergessen, die Stadt der Götter und seine Heimat. Verteidiger der Menschheit, Krieger aus Asgard und Gründungsmitglied der Avengers – Thor ist eine der tragenden Säulen des Marvel-Universums und seine Comic-Abenteuer verzauberten das Publikum jahrzehntelang, bevor er auch zum Gott des Kinos und einer der bekanntesten Figuren des neuen Millenniums wurde. Seit jeher kämpft der Sohn des Odin gegen fürchterliche Bedrohungen, so auch in den wegweisenden Geschichten in diesem einsteigerfreundlichen Band.
DUELL DER KILLERMASCHINEN Der Mann, der den Spitznamen “Die Bank“ trägt, ist nicht nur der größte Geldwäscher und Finanzberater der Unterwelt – er und seine Familie sind auch seit Jahren gute Freunde von Deadpool, dem durchgeknallten Söldner mit der großen Klappe und den Selbstheilungskräften. Als der Punisher “Die Bank“ ins Visier nimmt, geraten die beiden Killermaschinen heftig aneinander. Deadpool ist kaum tot zu kriegen, und der Punisher stirbt eher, als dass er aufgibt: Dieses Duell kann nur mit einem schweren Fall von Bleivergiftung enden… Für alle Fans von Marvels härtesten Antihelden! Die komplette, brandneue Miniserie Deadpool vs The Punisher in einem Band, geschrieben von Bestsellerautor Fred Van Lente (SPIDER-MAN) und gezeichnet von Pere Pérez (BATMAN: DIE RÜCKKEHR VON BRUCE WAYNE). Komplette Mini-Serie in einem Band!
Die Avengers sind das wohl beliebteste Superhelden-Team der Welt. Iron Man und Captain America verbindet eine ganz besondere Freundschaft, in der es auch mal richtig krachen kann. In gleich vier Abenteuern können junge Fans nun die Geschichte ihrer Helden so erleben, wie sie begonnen hat: als Comic!
ZWEI DER BELIEBTESTEN SUPERHELDEN IN EINEM BAND! Jeder liebt Deadpool, oder? Die Avengers sind da anderer Meinung, denn die mächtigsten Helden der Erde sind ziemlich genervt vom Söldner mit der großen Klappe. Nur Spider-Man kann Wade Wilsons Anziehungskraft zumindest ein bisschen verstehen – bis er einen Tag mit Deadpool erlebt und sieht, was Macht und Verantwortungslosigkeit anrichten können. Wolverine möchte Spidey indessen eine Lektion erteilen, als er merkt, dass der Netzkopf ihm folgt – und die Lektion sitzt! Außerdem erfahren wir, was Wolverine so vorhatte, bevor er auf den Hulk traf! Eine Auswahl von coolen Storys mit dem Super-Duo Deadpool und Wolverine in einem Band, geschrieben von Paul Tobin und Fred Van Lente, gezeichnet von Gurihiru, Matteo Lolli und anderen. ENTHÄLT: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES (2010) 4, MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: WEB WARRIORS (2014) 8, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2009 (WOLVERINE: ORIGIN OF AN X-MAN) 1 & MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN (2010) 3
EIN KOSMOS VOLLER ÄRGER… Star-Lord und seine Guardians of the Galaxy verstehen sich darauf, das Universum zu retten. Doch wenn die Kasse leer ist, nimmt die Crew um Drax und Gamora auch andere Jobs an. Ihr Versuch, das Kopfgeld auf die Blood Brothers zu kassieren, bringt die galaktischen Antihelden jedoch in große Schwierigkeiten. Auf einmal haben Rocket, Groot und Co. es nämlich mit jeder Menge Alien-Gladiatoren, den kriminellen Ravagers, dem telepathischen Hund Cosmo und sogar Thanos dem wahnsinnigen Titanen zu tun… Das offizielle Comic-Prequel zum Videospiel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series mit einer brandneuen Story über Marvels kosmische Helden, geschrieben von Bestsellerautor Fred Van Lente (DEADPOOL VS. PUNISHER) und gezeichnet von Salva Espin (DEADPOOL).
Život miliardáře, vědce, playboye a filantropa Tonyho Starka se změní, když ho unesou teroristi. Aby jim unikl, vyrobí si fantastickou zbroj. Po návratu domů se rozhodne tento svůj vynález zdokonalit a začne jej nosit v boji proti zlu jako Iron Man – technologický rytíř s futuristickými zbraněmi a mimořádnou inteligencí.
Brilantní Van Lenteho debut je poctou Zlatému věku mystery a zároveň břitkou satirou současného šoubyznysu. Příběh začíná pozváním devíti uznávaných komiků k legendárnímu hollywoodskému producentovi zábavních pořadů Dustinu Walkerovi na jeho soukromý ostrov. Ve skupince je bývalý moderátor populární late-night šou, stand up komik, komik z ulice, jenž pohádkově zbohatl, nebo ikona zábavy z Las Vegas. Všech devět dorazí lodí na ostrov a zjistí, že všechny domy jsou zcela opuštěné. Nefungují tu mobily ani wifi připojení a brzy začne jeden po druhém umírat. Kniha vzdává hold velikánům žánru jako Agatha Christie a jejím Deseti malým černouškům a zároveň originální zábavou díky vtipným a komickým dialogům postav, neboť každá z nich se záhadu snaží vyřešit stylem svého oblíbeného detektiva.
Pavoučí ostrov. Část první
U celého obyvatelstva Manhattanu se najednou vyvinou pavoučí schopnosti - a ne každý je využívá zodpovědně . Není to práce nikoho menšího než jednoho z nejďábelštějších Spider- Manových protivníků , Jackala ... a tohle pavoučí vylepšení normálních lidí je jen prvním krokem v jeho zlověstném plánu ! Dokáže Petr Parker zastavit psychopatického vědce dřív , než bude celé město vzhůru nohama kvůli záplavě pavoučích imitátorů ?
Poté, co Conan zachrání otrokyni Dianu, přísahá, že stejně tak osvobodí i její sestru Natalu – výměnou za informace o ohromném pokladu, o němž se šeptá, že je ztracen v pouštních píscích Stygie. Odhodlaný tento poklad získat, přidává se Conan spolu se svou družinou kušských žoldnéřů do různorodé bandy zlodějů a psanců vedené zneuctěným princem Almurikem – samolibým žvanilem, který má v hlavě jen rabování a plenění. Prohnaný Cimeřan však není jediný, kdo po stygijském pokladu touží – někdo další sleduje stejný cíl. A není to nikdo jiný než samotný čaroděj Černého kruhu… Tot-Amon!
