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Comic Book Historians, Alex Grand and Jim Thompson interview Frank Thorne, who discusses his past and current works. Born in 1930, Thorne's career spans from the late 1940s where he utilized and expanded on inspirations like Alex Raymond, Hal Foster, and Neil O'Keefe. As a late 1940s graduate of the Art Career School in Manhattan, Thorne has worked at Dell, Gold Key, and DC Comics. He received an explosion of fan activity in the 1970s and 80s with...
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Batman is widely regarded to have the best selection of villains in comics. This book includes questions on some of the worst Gotham has to offer. From the Joker through to the recent Court of Owls many of Batman's greatest enemies are covered inside. Almost 200 questions that would test even the world's greatest detective.
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Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential takes you beyond the realm of everyday girls to the world of the iconic Japanese schoolgirl craze that is sweeping the globe. For years, Japanese schoolgirls have appeared in hugely-popular anime and manga series such as Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Blood: The Last Vampire. These girls are literally showing up everywhere in movies, magazines, video games, advertising, and music....
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The world's most famous storyteller, the Danish Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) and his wonderful fairy tales are loved all over the globe. Besides being a master of the written word, he was also a very talented illustrator. No doubt, had he lived today he would probably have tried his hand on cartooning as well and maybe created some of his fairy tales as comic strips. All in all he wrote 157 fairy tales. Here is the comic strip version of The...
4566) Repuglicans
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It's completely unfair and not balanced whatsoever! Pete Von Sholly, creator of CAPITOL HELL, and political commentator Steve Tatham bring you cutting edge political satire just in time for the mid-term elections. So, If you're a card-carrying Republican, stop reading now. If not, you must get this book. Von Sholly puts UGLI into the Republican party with his all-new versions of top party leaders and apparatchiks. See Sarah Palin rendered as a vampire...
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Ares. Circe. Morgaine Le Fay. These powerful villains of mythology have captivated people for thousands of years. But did you know they also play a part in the life and adventures of Wonder Woman? Get ready to explore how Greek, Roman, British, and other world mythologies are woven into the fabric of the Princess of the Amazons' backstory. The connections will surprise you!
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With his incredible super-speed, the Man of Steel can always stay ahead of his enemies. But, what is speed and what makes it possible? Can anyone or anything in the real world match Superman's speed? Get ready to explore and learn about the amazing science of speed alongside the World's Greatest Hero.
4569) Princess Heroes
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Calling All Superheroes!
Have you ever wanted to be multiple things at once? Maybe you desire to become a teacher, an author, and a photographer. The Princess Heroes will show you that nothing is impossible and that you can in fact, take on multiple roles at once!
Join the Princess Heroes as they embark upon a fascinating adventure! They will encourage you to set goals, dream without limits, and go after all that you desire in life! All Princess Heroes...
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Fridolin, l'homme de paille
Dans un grand potager, Fridolin vient d'élire domicile. Il n'a pas choisi de vivre ici, c'est monsieur Pigeon, le jardinier, qui lui a imposé ce lieu de résidence. Fridolin a reçu la mission de faire peur aux oiseaux. Monsieur Pigeon l'a fabriqué avec le manche à balai de sa femme, du foin, du fil de fer et de vieux vêtements. Mais malheureusement, l'homme ne lui a fait qu'une jambe. Comment pourra-t-il courir...
4571) Rise of the Hero
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Everything changes when a regular schoolgirl, Evy Edwards, wakes up one morning with special powers. Now gifted with amazing strength and durability, she is recruited by Coach Janet to be trained to become a hero. Despite her power, she finds it hard to complete her training. Will she find a way to rise above her self-doubt and become the hero she is destined to become?
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Gahan Wilson's Even Weirder collects more cartoons from the macabre master and longtime Playboy contributor.
Nearly 150 Gahan Wilson cartoons appear for the very first time anywhere in Gahan Wilson's Even Weirder. An additional 90 cartoons make their debut in book form, after initial publication in The New Yorker, Playboy and other magazines.
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Super-speed always keeps the Man of Steel one step ahead of his enemies. But what is speed? And can anyone or anything in our world move as fast as Superman? Get ready to find out with the help of the World's Greatest Hero. You'll be amazed by how much you can learn about the science of speed.
4575) Joy
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The Invisible Tree is a series of picture books for children bringing to life the timeless values and virtues known as the fruit of the Spirit. "Joy" is the story of a young child searching for her joy. She discovers joy is not found in a place, but rather is found within. This series was written to inspire children as to the virtues found within and grown in relationship with God.
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Set in a small town in France, Max and Voltaire: Getting to Know You, is about a cat, Max and a dog, Voltaire who are adopted by a kind and generous woman, with three cats- Zoa, Tish and Say What, when their former adoptive families can no longer take care of them. The touching and humorous adventures of Max, a jolly but fundamentally serious and wise cat, and Voltaire, a kind and courageous dog with a sense of humor, challenge us to think about how...
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Les Petits Souliers Roses
Tous les matins, une petite indigène, prénommée Tomassa, quitte ses montagnes pour vendre des poupées au marché de la ville. Du matin jusqu'au soir, la fillette insiste auprès des touristes qui l'ignorent tant ils ont peur d'être volés. Tomassa refuse également qu'on la prenne en photo, ce qui équivaudrait à prendre son âme. La fillette ne récolte que l'insuccès, lorsqu'une grand-mère québécoise lui achète...
4578) Zits: Shredded
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Zits jumps from the comics page to the bookshelf, and Zits: Shredded is perfect for fans of James Patterson's Homeroom Diaries as well as the Zits comic strip!Jeremy Duncan and his friends Hector and Pierce are hitting the road! That is, if they can squeeze enough french fries to get their newly veggie oil–powered van to Dog Tired Records in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It's road trip time!Comics genius Stan Lee calls Zits "a comedic masterpiece."Featuring...
4579) The Art Of Troma
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For over FORTY YEARS, Troma Studios has blazed its own bloody, slime-covered trail, making movies their own damn way! From The Toxic Avenger to The Class Of Nuke 'Em High to Poultrygeist to Tromeo And Juliet, Lloyd Kaufman never compromised, waving his independent freak-flag freely, and helped jumpstart the careers of luminaries such as James Gunn, Trey Parker, Eli Roth, Oliver Stone and countless others! How, you might ask, did a couple of rebels...
4580) The Joker Quiz Book
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This book contains 100 questions on what is one of the most popular villains ever printed. Batman's nemesis the Joker. Questions on the comics and his various TV and movie appearances.
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