Ross, music critic for "The New Yorker," journeys from Vienna before the First World War to New York in the 1970s and 80s. The result is not so much a history of 20th-century music as it is a history of the 20th century through its music.
The villains of the Legion of Doom--led by Lex Luthor and Brainiac--band together to save the world after a shared dream that seems to be a vision of the Earth's demise haunts them.
In the near future, evil plagues Metropolis, and Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and other heroes have become aged remnants of their former super-selves. Can the forces of evil be held at bay?
Starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman and Hawkman - but not necessarily as you know them! It's judgement day, and war is about to be waged between superheroes old and new, one that will determine the fate of the entire planet. Where before there was order, now there is chaos - perpetrated by a ...
This is the next chapter in the critically acclaimed and award-winning "X" trilogy! The Earth is in a state of civil war. Within, the demise of the Celestial at the planet's core has left the world a hollow Earth indeed, with a re-polarization process that will lead to the deaths of every man and woman on the face of the planet. Upon the world, ...
The second Astro City volume collects the first extended storyline volume collects the first extended storyline from the award-winning comics series as a young man struggles to earn his place as sidekick to the forbidding hero known as the Confessor, only to learn that his hero holds a dark secret.
Marvel Comics brings back Busiek and Ross's fully painted retelling of key moments in the birth of the Marvel Universe, as seen through the eyes of an innocent bystander.
In this volume, available for the first time in trade paperback, a conspiracy of villains has found a way to defeat The Justice League of America while looking like heroes to the public. Will The JLA's reserve members be enough to turn the tide against the villains?
Great epics come along only once in a long while. Stories that push the normal boundaries and force the reader to think. Stories so powerful in message and so grand in scale that the guidelines by which such tales are usually judged are completely rearranged. Spawned from the brilliant creative mind of Alex Ross, Earth X is one such epic. Along ...
This riveting story set in the future pits the old guard--Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and their peers--against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes in the final war to determine the fate of the planet. Published to tie in with the 10th anniversary of its original publication, this is a slipcase edition with bonus material.
Originally published by Marvel Comics' Epic imprint from 1989-1994, Clive Barker's Hellraiser comic books were inspired by the popular films of the same name, featuring stories from the best writers and artists in comics. Checker Book Publishing Group is proud to present this collection of 13 short stories from all 20 blood-curdling issues and a ...
The world's first super-team is renewed by a new generation of heroes, promising to uphold the legacy of their predecessors and inspire other heroes across the world. This volume focuses on the individual members of the team. Nathan Heywood, the grandson of Commander Steel, awakens to find himself transformed into the team's newest member, Citizen ...
The Justice Society of America inspires and recruits the next generation of heroes, upholding their legacy of hope and justice for the betterment of the world. This volume features an alternate-Earth Superman who leads the battle against the world-threatening deity known as Gog.
Here is the incomparable cast of the DC Comics universe: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, the Green Lantern, and the rest of the Justice League as you’ve never seen them before. Mythology brings together the best-loved comic characters in the world, brought to life by one of the most astonishing young artists working in ...
Granted the powers of the ancient gods, young Billy Batson transforms into Captain Marvel whenever he says the magic word, Shazam! Now, Captain Marvel faces an alien invasion and must stop the Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world. Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of "Bone]," brings back an icon of the comic-book world.
The Justice League of America is reimagined by fan-favorite painter Alex Ross. The first volume of three contains expanded character bios and sketches. Full color.
Batman tells his own story in this oversized, graphic novel, chronicling his lonely, all-too-human crusade to better the lives of the citizens of Gotham City. Full color.
Led by an adult John Conner, the Resistance has battled its way to the gates of Skynet's Colorado stronghold. The loss of life along the journey had been great, but humanity at last has an opportunity to destroy the super-computer that's long sought to exterminate all life on the planet. But standing in the way of Connor and his soldiers is a new ...
Among the most engaging genres of scholarly literature, art history and architecture history publications appeal to the eye as well as the intellect. In the late 20th century the literature of art history has been documented by two standard reference bibliographies published by the American Library Association: Mary Chamberlin's Guide to Art ...
The third in a series of DC Comics graphic novels, this painted story for all ages is told from the view of its hero as Captain Marvel spends a day granting the wishes of needy and disadvantaged children.
Award-winning painter Alex Ross has stunned fans time and again with his painted artwork. Now he turns his attention to the Justice League of America. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time have joined forces and seem to be achieving more good than the JLA ever could.
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