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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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Barricade is a compilation of the best comic under Latin America and Spain, in order to showcase the young talents in this part of the world and preserve our culture and history through the graphic novel
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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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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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60+ years of comic book exploits-on the page and behind the scenes.
Welcome to Comic Books 101, the complete, definitive and super-cool guide to the universe of caped crusaders, irradiated spiders, fantastic foursomes, and the super-talents behind their creation.
Want to know when Marvel, DC and so many other publishers got their start? Wonder why Spider-Man can't challen... [click here for more] |
F+W Media |
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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] |
Spitfire Comics |
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Reviews, news, views and advance listings for June 2010.
Stories covered include:
Roy Thomas returns to Conan
html comics raided by the FBI
Green Lantern gets a new cartoon series
the return of Black Bob, the Dandy Wonder Dog
DC Comic heroes film news
Plus, lest we forget, as Tales That Astonished looks back to Jack Kirby's New Gods, whilst we review the comics of 40 ye... [click here for more] |
Spitfire Comics |
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Reviews, news, views and advance listings for July 2010.
Stories covered include:
Previews of X-Men #1 and Wolverine #1
A history of Marvelman
All the info on the new Batman: Under The Red Hood cartoon
The Beano in trouble
Ghost Rider and Dr Strange movie rumours
In Tales That Astonished, we remember possibly the greatest tale of all time, the Coming of Galactus. ... [click here for more] |
Spitfire Comics |
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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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Some of the nastiest but sexiest bad girls of the Golden Age of comics are back to terrorize you. A great collection of villainesses and their torrid tales, with two in color! We've got the devil-dealing Aurora Karine, the spider-woman Countess Arachni, the alluring Kissing Bandit, and the tempting Tiger Queen of the jungle. These ladies will prove that the female is the deadlier of the species!... [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!
PUBLISHER BEN FERRARI: (from the Afterwards) "... Filling this book are introductions to dozens of characters who have appeared in the pages of Earthbound's books since it's inception in 2009. ... Earthbound Dossier #1<>... [click here for more] |
Pilot Studios |
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Use the characters from the popular comic strip, "Evil Inc," in your RPG!
With complete bios of a dozen of Evil Inc's core characters (plus a special bonus character), this sourcebook gives you the definitive guide to creating official Evil Inc RPG characters. Featuring dynamic original illustrations and sample strips featuring each character, this book is also a great read.... [click here for more] |
Evil Inc comics |
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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.
Profiled here are 90 people at ... [click here for more] |
McFarland |
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Heroines of the Golden Age of comics and pulp magazines return in all new adventures. Thrill to tales of Amazona the Mighty Woman, Jill Trent: Science Sleuth, Moon Girl, Vivian Lachan, Flame Girl, and Rulah the Jungle Goddess, plus an original story of Ms. Amazing. Written by Terry Alexander, Jason Bullock, David Lawrence, Chuck Miller, Bobby Nash, and Gaylord Tause.... [click here for more] |
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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] |
Dimestore Productions |
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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] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue:
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.
Convention Report, the Square Up device, 7 Sneak Peek features... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue: Cover by Mike Dominic and story about Jolly Rogue Studios' Sky Pirates w/Sneak Peek, and interview with Everett Soares. Additional interviews this issue with Moonstone Books' Tim Lasiuta, The Hex Fatcors' Darren Worrow, and artist Brian Latimer. Articles about the State of Comics Distribution, Kickstarter, and Presenting Yourself at conventions. Round it out with a letters section, ... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue: Cover Feature on Clayton Murwin's Heroes Fallen Studios, Interviews with Jim Stewart, Mychailo Kazybrid, Rodney Rodger, and Russ Walton. Articles by Adalberto McFarlane, Katrina Joyner, Ian Shires, Jennifer Walker, and Jay Savage. Sneak Peeks of The Signifiers #2, Stone, and 86'd. Reviews of small press stuff, and letters from readers! All in a full color link-enhanced magazine size... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue: Cover Feature on Marvin Wynn's The Edge (with Sneak Peek! and a contest for free copies too!), Interviews with Hunt Emerson, Paul Rainey, and Tim Perkins. Sneak Peek of Call Me Perilous #1 Articles about Zines and the Small Press Hall of Fame and more by Louise Cochran-Mason, Darren Worrow, Ian Shires and Jay Savage, reviews, and ADs. All in a full color magazine sized 48 pages. Tel... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue: Cover Feature on Tim Kenyon's Endtime (with Sneak Peek!), Interviews with Adam Krenn, Free Isabelo, Adam Grose, Alex Cabal, Travid Bundy and more! Articles about The Creator's Edge, Writing, The Artists Comic Collective, and the Small Press Hall of Fame, and more! By Jenifer Walker, Douglas Owen, Katrina Joiner, Louise Cochran-Mason, Darren Worrow, Ellen Fleisher, Ian Shires and Jay... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue: Cover Feature on Chad Lambert's Possum at Large (with Sneak Peek!), Interviews with Dan Dillard, Drew Close, Mark Lesie Lefebvre, Martin Eden, Canny Cooper, Michael C. Williams, and Richelle E. Goodrich. Exclusive Cloud 9 Sneak Peek of The Field at the Edge of the Woods. Covering Comics, zines, music and more by Louise Cochran-Mason, Darren Worrow, Jenifer Walker, Ellen Fleischer, D... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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This issue: Cover Feature on Graphic Illusions comics (with Sneak Peek!), Interviews with Anand Kavira, and Sally-Anne Hickman. Sneak Peek of LA Poubelle from Drunken Cat Comics. Featured indy band: Ford Theatre Reunion. Covering Comics, zines, music and more by Ian Shires, Douglas Owen, Katrina Joyner, Ellen Fleisher, Jenifer Walker, Darren Worrow, and John Wilson. All in a full color magazine... [click here for more] |
Dimestore Productions |
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The Sushi Senshi and the Hentai Sentai are at it again. After a botched beach trip, both superhero groups are abducted by the alien uberlord, Gibraltar. He pits both teams into the Beach Volleyball Tournament of Doom! Who will win in the crazy anime spoof?... [click here for more] |
Mini-Komix |
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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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Megalopolis is a virtually crime-free city.
That's great for the citizens of Megalopolis, but not for its superheroes. Now superheroes must compete against each other for work and no one is more affected by this plight than The Justice Purveyors.
Led by Electrolyte, The Justice Purveyors primary stock and trade has been chasing reckless jaywalkers, dealing with drunk and ... [click here for more] |
Jackalope Pictures |
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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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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 Top Cow Universe and its library of properties is one of the most intricate and varied in comics today. The Top Cow Bible is a comprehensive collection listing all of Top Cow’s properties and key characters. The volume includes profiles, first appearances, key creators, trivia, and a top-secret “In Development” section.
Previously only available at San Diego Comic-... [click here for more] |
Top Cow |
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This prestige format comic features over 25 brand-new properties spotlighted and introduced to the world for the first time. This collection includes upcoming contestants in Pilot Season 2010 as well as new properties debuting as series from Top Cow and Minotaur Press in 2010 and 2011. Each property will include a summary and brand new key art and showcase Top Cow's motto of "We Create&hel... [click here for more] |
Top Cow |
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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 |
$45.00 $12.99
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