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| Featured Product |  The Ages of Superman: Essays on the Man of Steel in Changing Times
by McFarland
Since Superman first appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture.
By looking at the many changes the Man of Steel has undergone to remain pertinent, this volume reveals as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way. |
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Meet the bad asses, the tough guys, the guys you don't want to make mad. These are the guys you'd want to have backing you up in a fight. And these are the guys who make bad so much fun.
From hard-bitten heroes to vile villains, including Wolverine, Batman, Luke Cage, Galactus, and more. "100 Baddest Motherf*#!ers! gives you the lowdown on the down low in a full-color, fully illust... [click here for more] |
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Va-Va-Voom! For decades, fans have known the secret identities and powers of the beautiful women found in the comic book universe. Now you can savor the visual delights of the 100 Sexiest Women of Comics. From Aspen and Catwoman to Sue Storm and Zatanna, we rank 'em--and tell you a bit about their comics careers in this eye-popping and revealing book. Face it, tiger--you just hit the ... [click here for more] |
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For more than 60 years, Captain America was one of Marvel Comics' flagship characters, representing truth, strength, liberty, and justice. The assassination of his alter ego, Steve Rogers, rocked the comic world, leaving numerous questions about his life and death.
This book discusses topics including the representation of Nazi Germany in Captain America Comics from the 1940s to the 196... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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Colossal Collection of Action Poses
Created specifically for comic book and fantasy artists, the Colossal Collection of Action Poses features page after page of energetic, high quality, artfully composed reference photos.
This isn't your average visual aid full of boring, lifeless models in the same staid poses. In this book, you get WHAM! (Karate chop to the head!) WHOOSH! (Lea... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
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Comic book marketing and sales tips, tricks and techniques from vetern comic book creator and Internet Marketing Super Genius, Mat Nastos.
Comic Book Marketing 101 is a 100+ page collection of the articles, posts and tips Nastos has written for comic book industry publishers and creators alike.
This volume contains information on: how to do market analysis/research for yo... [click here for more] |
Nifty Comics |
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These essays from various critical disciplines examine how comic books and graphic narratives move between various media, while merging youth and adult cultures and popular and high art.
The articles feature international perspectives on comics and graphic novels published in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Portugal, Germany, Turkey, India, and Japan. Topics range from film adaptation,... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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ComicScape #3
Reviews, news, and views for May 2012. Top news stories include big successes for Marvel in their comic arc AvX and spectacular box-office smash, Avengers Assemble. 2000AD announces a partnership with IDW, whilst bringing back the Dark Judges to the weekly. Meanwhile, DC re-introduces Earth-2, as Image reveal the demise of Ja... [click here for more] |
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A Double-D Double Feature with two tales each of two of the hotties heroines of the Golden Age. First is one of the most buxom brunettes in comics, the fabulous Phantom Lady, who fights crime with her special black light gun(and her scantily-clad outfit!. Next is the patriotic protector, Yankee Girl, the magically-powered superhero uses her abilities to save the day. Two-for-two with these comely ... [click here for more] |
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The Daring Dames jaunt through the jungle again with three more adventures, and IN COLOR! Journey back in time with the curvaceous cavegirl Princess Mo-Ra, Camilla takes on flying reptiles, plus Phi and her mate Thun'da have to save their land from stampeding mammoths and marauding monkeymen. Astounding exploits abound in this sexy collection.... [click here for more] |
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The Daring Dames warp back from the past with three tales of science-fiction adventure, and IN COLOR! Queen Valen rules in The Invasion From The Abyss, Angel of Mercy soars off with Space Ace, and the Green Sorceress clashes with the heroic Blue Bolt! A trio of sci-fi sirens, plus action in both outer space and inner space!... [click here for more] |
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A WORLD OF CREATIVITY CAPTURED BETWEEN THE COVERS OF A COMIC BOOK – 23 FULL COLOR PIN-UPS BY MORE THAN 20 CREATORS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE!
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Use the characters from the popular comic strip, "Evil Inc," in your RPG!
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In the 1950s and '60s, a grassroots movement arose to celebrate comic books and strips, which were becoming increasingly important to American popular culture. This broad group of ardent readers and collectors had little formal structure until the 1950s. As the art and literary form grew in popularity, a dedicated core began building an organized network.
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McFarland |
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From his first comic-book appearance in 1939 through his many incarnations on the big screen, the archetypal superhero known as The Batman has never been far from the American consciousness. The character shaped the way we read comics and graphic novels, view motion pictures, and analyze the motifs of the Hero, the Anti-Hero and the Villain. He has also captured the scholarly imagination, telli... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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Returning to action, the SP! Machine is back! This issue: Cover by Jay Savage and story about his return to Blackline Comics. Interviews with Brandon Graham and Victor Orozco. Convention Report, Sneak Peek features, Ads from indy studios and tons of reviews. A 36 page full color full size magazine, tell your friends! ... [click here for more] |
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This issue: Cover by Frankie B. Washington and story about Robo God Akamatsu. Interviews with Amy Letts, Jennifer Walker, Eric Douthitt. Convention Report, Comics in a Bottle, The Condition One App, Sneak Peek features, How To Create a Comic Book, Ads from indy studios and tons of reviews. A 44 page full color full size magazine, tell your friends! ... [click here for more] |
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Cover by Ken Johnston and story about Surprising Comics' Mark Davis. Additional interviews this issue with Devin Michaels and Mauricio Vargas-Martinez, David Sandoval, Visionary Comics' Chuck Edward Selner, Charlie McElvy, Andy Smith, Diana Greenhalgh, Eddy Swan, Mark Glamack, John Helmer, and Ian Shires.
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Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true--knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature.
Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Sp... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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Superhero films are one of the most enduring genres of cinema, and their popularity is only increasing in the 21st century.
These ten critical essays explore the phenomenon through the lenses of numerous academic disciplines, and cover topics such as the role of globalization in the formation of superhero narratives, the shifting nature of masculinity and femininity in the superhero wor... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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Since Superman first appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture. This collection explores the evolution of the Superman character and demonstrates how his alterations mirror historical changes in American society.
Beginning with the original comic book and ending with the 2011 Grounded... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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This collection of essays analyzes the many ways in which comic book and film superheroes have been revised or rewritten in response to changes in real-world politics, social mores, and popular culture.
Among many topics covered are the jingoistic origin of Captain America in the wake of the McCarthy hearings, the post-World War II fantasy-feminist role of Wonder Woman, and the Nietzsch... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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For decades, scholars have been making the connection between the design of the superhero story and the mythology of the ancient folktale.
Moving beyond simple comparisons and common explanations, this volume details how the workings of the superhero comics industry and the conventions of the medium have developed a culture like that of traditional epic storytelling.
It chronicl... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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These 15 essays investigate comic books and graphic novels, beginning with the early development of these media. The essays also place the work in a cultural context, addressing theory and terminology, adaptations of comic books, the superhero genre, and comic books and graphic novels that deal with history and nonfiction.
By addressing the topic from a wide range of perspectives, the b... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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The Ultimate Dark Knight Challenge!
Test Your Knowledge and Prove You're a Real Fan!
You may think that you know everything there is to know about the Dark Knight of Gotham City, but how much do you really know? With topics that cover the entire Batman franchise, you'll have to swoop into every fight, scene, and exchange in order to beat this trivia challenge. If you really want to pro... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
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That rumbling you’re hearing is the arrival of Thunder!, the new comic-sized magazine devoted exclusively to comic book heroes brought to life on film, television, and in animation.
Our premiere issue features a complete guide to the animated series The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, going behind the scenes on every episode of the first season and featuring th... [click here for more] |
Blue Water Productions |
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The Ultimate Web-Slinger Challenge!
You may think that you know everything there is to know about Peter Parker, but how much do you really know? With topics that cover the entire Spider-Man franchise, you'll have to sling into every fight, scene, and exchange in order to beat this trivia challenge. If you really want to prove that you're a webbed wonder expert, get ready to put your skills to ... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
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Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance.
This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time.<>... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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