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Do Irish superheroes actually sound Irish? Why are Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoons funny? How do political cartoonists in India, Turkey, and the US get their point across? What is the impact of English on comics written in other languages?These questions and many more are answered in this volume, which brings together the two fields…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was nearly called Guardians of the Galaxy: Another Movie With Them. The Chinese poster for the Justice League shows the team killing Marvel superheroes. There is a rip-off of Suicide Squad called Sinister Squad. James Franco and Tobey Maguire didn’t get on while filming Spider-Man. The hardest thing to…
Though the field of comic book studies has burgeoned in recent years, Latino characters and creators have received little attention. Putting the spotlight on this vibrant segment, Your Brain on Latino Comics illuminates the world of superheroes Firebird, Vibe, and the new Blue Beetle while also examining the effects on readers who are challenged to…
The first in-depth, behind-the-scenes book treatment of the rivalry between the two comic book giants. THEY ARE THE TWO TITANS OF THE COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY–the Coke and Pepsi of superheroes–and for more than 50 years, Marvel and DC have been locked in an epic battle for spandex supremacy. At stake is not just sales, but…
Now an animated show streaming on HBO Max! It’s SQUISH–a hilarious, action packed graphic novel series from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! Filled with superheroes, comics within comics, and gross-out science, Squish is perfect for fans of Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and My Weird School. Beep! Beep! Squish can’t get enough of his awesome new…
A GNCRT Outstanding Comics Award Honor Book For readers of Dog Man and The Bad Guys comes a fun and zany early graphic novel series starring a crew of scissor-wielding hairdresser superheroes saving the city from evildoers bent on creating havoc and bad haircuts. The Snips is a superhero series filled with action, adventure, comedy,…
Klassik Komix lives up to the old motto, “Save The Day, Save The World!” Superheroes from the Golden Age to the Bronze Age of Comics! Tales of the ORIGINAL Cat-Man along with his sidekick Kitten, also Lady Luck, Plastic Man, The Butterfly, Guy Gorham, Captain Atom, The Hood, Blackhawk, plus Target and the Targeteers. 100…
Finding expression in comic books, television series and successful blockbuster films, the superhero has become part of everyday life. Exploring the superhero genre, its storytelling practices, its hero-types and its relationship with fans, this anthology fills a gap in research about the comic book superhero of the last 20 years.
Lushly written with rich and vivid characters, Santa Olivia is Jacqueline Carey’s take on comic book superheroes and the classic werewolf myth. Loup Garron was born and raised in Santa Olivia, an isolated, disenfranchised town next to a US military base inside a DMZ buffer zone between Texas and Mexico. A fugitive “Wolf-Man” who had…
Dive into a world of whimsy, wonder, and downright wackiness with 20 of the Most Unusual Superheroes! This enchanting children’s book introduces young readers to an extraordinary cast of characters that will have them laughing, cheering, and discovering the power of being unique. Feast your eyes on stunning watercolor illustrations that bring to life superheroes…
FANMAIL is a unique and innovative poetic commentary and tribute to many of the superheroes we have grown up with and admire. Fans young and old will relate to the gritty yet truthful comments in a simple rhyme format. The book comes in three media forms, print, DVD and “e-motion” for PC’s, Macs, iPhones, iPad’s…
In a world of superheroes, anything is possible. Ballerina vigilantes. Werewolves and vampires. Living robots and creatures of mythology. Undersea kaiju and threats from beyond the stars. And maybe even a holiday story or two. In the universe of the Indestructibles-the “Indestructiverse,” you might say-you’ll find all these things and more. Tales from the Indestructiverse…
Every child needs a hero, and sometimes that hero is cooler than anyone could imagine. My Dad is Cooler than Your Dad celebrates the heroes that we have in our fathers. Young readers will be introduced to DaddyMan and all the super-abilities that make him a great hero and Dad.
Step into the world of Muntu Warriors Discover the captivating origin stories of four extraordinary heroes. In this action-packed volume. You will be transported to the realm of Agon, a wrestler blessed with superhuman strength. Amazone, a skilled bounty hunter armed with a devastating giant crossbow. Coltane, a Congolese boxer with fists of steel. And…
“Only a fool can laugh at a King” Being named after an old word for clown isn’t the most intimidating name for a group of superheroes, but they’re the only team around. In a world where the government cracks down on vigilantism hard, living as a superhero full time isn’t for the faint of heart….
Heroes. Brave, righteous, pillars of society. They’re the people we count on when in need. We expect them to uphold the laws and handle crises too dangerous for normal human beings. The Hero Society in charge of all activity around the world does its best to keep them in line. The Immortals Project will break…
