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In the near-future world of Kingdom Come, superheroes are ubiquitous, but heroism is rare. After decades as Earth's champions, the members of the Justice League have all retreated out of the public eye, replaced with a new generation of crime-fighters whose brand of justice leaves humanity terrified, rather than inspired. But with the planet's future in jeopardy, Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman must come out of retirement to make one last stand for truth and justice...From comics writer Mark Waid and artist Alex Ross comes this definitive collection of the seminal masterpiece Kingdom Come, with more than 100 pages of sketches, annotations and other behind-the-scenes features.

"The most interested game in town, as far as capted crusaders are concerned." —The Washington Post In this sixth volume, star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that change how we think about superheroes.The Broken Man’s history, spanning over a century and a half, is revealed at last. Michael Tenicek, Astro City’s most tragic survivor, hosts a support group for others like himself. And in between, we meet or re-meet heroes and villains ranging from Jack-in-the-Box to Mister Manta to Kittyhawk, G-Dog and the Pet Patrol. Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring to live the heroes, villains and others of comics’ most astonishing city. Collects ASTRO CITY vol 3 #35-52

Welcome to New York City. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly coloured costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour the planet. Witness the birth of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of the proverbial man in the street Daily Bugle photographer Phil Sheldon in this one of the comic-book industry's all-time bestselling, critically acclaimed and fan-favourite titles. Collecting: Marvels (1994) #0, 1-4 & Marvels: Epilogue (2019) #1

The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert -- but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could.They are the World's Greatest Super-Heroes. But the members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn that they aren't the only ones who can band together and work toward a common goal. The world's deadliest criminal masterminds have learned some valuable lessons from their past defeats, and their latest plan finds them acting in concert to bring about total victory--for the forces of good!Behind its seemingly sincere façade, however, this campaign to save the world is actually a carefully honed scheme to enslave it--by systematically discrediting and neutralizing the members of the Justice League, one by one. As the villains begin to gain the world's trust, our heroes must redouble their efforts to expose the truth--to fight...for JUSTICE! The DC Universe is stunningly reimagined in this epic tale from celebrated writer Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X) and acclaimed artists Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Marvels) and Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X). Justice: The Deluxe Edition contains all 12 issues of the bestselling maxiseries and includes over 100 pages of detailed character biographies, developmental sketches, pencil art, bonus covers, collectibles galleries, and more!

Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes.Quarrel and Crackerjack have been crimefighters for years, but now face aging and retirement. Former super-criminal Steeljack helps an old lover solve a dangerous mystery. The First Family face peril on a far-flung planet. Plus much more, from dangerous dreams threatening Samaritan, the world’s greatest hero, to a day in the life of a sorcerer’s assistant. Comics legends Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends continue to showcase the human within the superhuman. Collects ASTRO CITY Vol. 3 #11-16 & 25-34

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC’s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size!In the near-future world of Kingdom Come, superheroes are ubiquitous, but heroism is rare.After decades as Earth's champions, the members of the Justice League have all retreated out of the public eye, replaced with a new generation of crime-fighters whose brand of justice leaves humanity terrified, rather than inspired.But with the planet's future in jeopardy, Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman must come out of retirement to make one last stand for truth and justice... seting the stage for a conflict that will define what heroism truly is.Winner of five Eisner and Harvey awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross!

A visionary retelling of Marvel’s origin era, Marvels captures the awe of a world encountering heroes for the first time. With Kurt Busiek’s powerful narrative and Alex Ross’s iconic art, this Eisner Award-winning modern classic transforms myth into memory.Witness the birth of the Fantastic Four—and their fateful stand against Galactus—through the eyes of those who lived it. Marvels reimagines “Behold… Galactus!” as a moment of cosmic reckoning etched into the human experience.Collects Marvels #0-4. Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the MARVELS with a mixture of fear, disbelief, envy and admiration. Among them is Phil Sheldon, a New York City photojournalist who has dedicated his career to covering the exploits of the Marvels and their effect on humankind. Written by Kurt Busiek and masterfully illustrated by Alex Ross, Marvels presents a richly painted historical overview of the entire Marvel Universe, spanning from the 1939 debut of the Human Torch to the fearsome coming of the world-devouring Galactus, and culminating in the shocking death of Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's first love.

An all-new Marvel Comics graphic novel starring the Fantastic Four, written and illustrated by renowned artist Alex RossIt’s a rainy night in Manhattan and not a creature is stirring except for . . . Ben Grimm. When an intruder suddenly appears inside the Baxter Building, the Fantastic Four—Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), the Invisible Woman (Susan Storm Richards), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Thing (Ben Grimm)—find themselves surrounded by a swarm of invading parasites. These carrion creatures composed of Negative Energy come to Earth using a human host as a delivery system. But for what purpose? And who is behind this untimely invasion?The Fantastic Four have no choice but to journey into the Negative Zone, an alien universe composed entirely of anti-matter, risking not just their own lives but the fate of the cosmos!Fantastic Four: Full Circleis the first longform work written and illustrated by acclaimed artist Alex Ross, who revisits a classic Stan Lee–Jack Kirby story from the 1960s and introduces the storyline for a new generation of readers. With bold, vivid colors and his trademark visual storytelling, Ross takes Marvel’s first team of super heroes to places only he can illustrate. The book also features a special poster jacket, with the front flap unfolding to reveal an all-new fully painted origin story of the Fantastic Four. Welcome to the Negative Zone and MarvelArts—a new collaborative line of books between Marvel Comics and Abrams ComicArts—where nothing is impossible and anything can happen!

The long-awaited reissue of the classic Vertigo miniseries Uncle Sam by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross is a sharp political fever dream praised by Kirkus as a “truly subversive graphic novel” and “a damning account of American political history that also affirms basic democratic ideals”Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition is a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America—the story of a star-spangled, ragged vagrant named Sam who is guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories.Absorbed by history-traveling visions of America’s dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to remember his true identity and piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America’s checkered past.Meticulously researched by Steve Darnall and fully painted by Alex Ross, Uncle Sam returns in print just when it is needed most—in time for the 2024 presidential election—as a reminder of American ideals, the promise of our nation, and the democracy that is at stake.Originally published by DC, and out of print for over a decade, this expanded and updated Special Election Edition is brought to readers by Abrams in collaboration with DC.

Experience the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning, seminal masterpiece by Mark Waid (The Flash, Superman: Birthright) and Alex Ross (Justice) in this stunning DC Deluxe Edition with sketches, annotations, and more extras!In 1996, visionary artist Alex Ross and writer Mark Waid presented a dark glimpse of the future DC Universe, where heroes abounded but acts of heroism were rare.When the next generation of metahuman crime-fighters causes a devastating accident resulting in mass civilian casualties, a disillusioned Superman is coaxed out of retirement by Wonder Woman to reform the Justice League. But while the Man of Tomorrow believes that his actions will help avert further destruction, his return puts events into motion that may, in fact, cause the apocalypse. Is the future set in stone, or can the Justice League perform a final courageous act to save the world from itself?This 30th anniversary deluxe edition of the bestselling graphic novel features an exclusive new cover by Ross, new retrospective afterwords by Ross and Waid, and more!

DC Comics proudly presents the acclaimed run on Justice League from the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini!Between 1998 and 2003, Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with the incomparable Ross to create six oversize tabloid editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super Heroes. These classic works for all ages feature the iconic DC characters in a unique storytelling format that combines aspects of both comics and picture books. Also included are several pages of promotional art, preliminary art and thumbnails, art done for DC Direct product, model-to-finished-painting comparisons, reflections by the book's creators and much more! This landmark volume also features an introduction by award-winning book designer and author Chip Kidd, and an eight-page foldout featuring an image of every JLA member by Ross. Collects SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.

I'd Love to Draw is a collection of work by the innovative American artist Andrew Loomis, previously unseen by anyone outside the Loomis family and available in print for the first time ever. Having been held in the Loomis family archive for decades after the artist's death, I'd Love to Draw has been restored by a group of devoted experts, including the globally renowned comic book artist and Loomis devotee Alex Ross.

A visually stunning and emotionally resonant exploration of Wonder Woman’s mission in the modern world, from the Eisner Award-winning team of Paul Dini and Alex Ross.As she battles injustice across the globe, Diana finds that her message of peace is often met with fear and resistance. Can she bridge the gap between myth and humanity? Featuring breathtaking painted art and a timeless story, this oversized edition is a must-have for fans of Wonder Woman and graphic novel collectors alike.

From comics icon Stan Lee, creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe and characters such as Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk and the X-Men, comes the ultimate how-to book for aspiring comic book writers. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy-to-understand instruction, tips of the trade and invaluable advice for even more advanced writers. From the secrets to creating concepts, plots, to writing the script, the man with no peer, Stan Lee, is your guide to the world of writing and creating comics.

Comics icon Stan Lee, creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe, has set about to teach everything he knows about writing and creating comic book characters. In these pages, aspiring comics writers will learn everything they need to know about how to write their own comic book stories, complete with easy to understand instruction, tips of the trade, and invaluable advice even for more advance writers. From the secrets to creating concepts, plots, to writing the script, the man with no peer — Stan Lee—is your guide to the world of writing and creating comics.From the Trade Paperback edition.

The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee''s series showing readers how to draw some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait -- these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were  co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they''ll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! These invaluable insights from one of the greatest superhero creators of all time are must-haves for all fans of Lee''s legendary superhero comic work.

DC Comics Absolute Editions set the standard for the highest quality, most in-depth presentation of classic graphic novels. Each oversized volume is presented in a slipcase and includes unique additional material making each Absolute Edition a cornerstone of any serious comic collection. The latest Absolute Collection is the classic KINGDOM COME, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. 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, ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME is packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase that features an all-new painted image by Alex Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art, promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come products, a feature on the evolution of a story page and much more.

For the first time, a novelization of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’ bestselling and now classic miniseries from 1994—Marvels, offering an thrilling all-new interpretation of one of the most famous stories in Marvel Comics history.Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, creatures from space threaten to devour our world . . . and everyone else is going about their lives.This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels—one of the most important and bestselling stories in Marvel Comics history, which Stan Lee described in his introduction to the first collected edition as “innovative, brilliantly conceived, and skillfully executed."Over 30 years later, Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’ groundbreaking comic book series Marvels gets a long-awaited novelization by Steve Darnall, author of Uncle Sam and Ross’s writing partner on the original proposal. Marvels was a landmark series when it was first published—peeling back the curtain on Marvel’s history. It’s a story told from the perspective of an everyman character—news photographer Phil Sheldon—who chronicles a world full of costumed superhumans, providing an on-the-ground view of events in the Marvel Universe as they unfold. Darnall’s prose perfectly captures the magic of Busiek and Ross’ original story, offering insights and background previously untold in the comic book.Tying the story together in a stunning package is an all-new painted cover, four all-new color illustrations, and four all-new black-and-white illustrations by Alex Ross, as well as an all-new afterword by Ross.

DC Comics proudly presents a massive slipcase hardcover featuring the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini!Between 1998 and 2003, the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini joined forces to create six oversize editions of stories featuring the World’s Greatest Super Heroes: Superman: Peace on Earth, Batman: War on Crime, Shazam!: Power of Hope, Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth, JLA: Secret Origins, and JLA: Liberty and Justice. This Absolute Edition collects these groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated tales, along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials.Collects SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.

Familiar heroes. Unfamiliar worlds. The Justice League like you’ve never seen it before.What happens when the world’s greatest heroes are set loose in the multiverse of might-have-beens? Elseworlds: Justice League Omnibus Vol. 1 launches the thrilling tradition of reimagining DC’s iconic team across bold, bizarre, and breathtaking new realities. From dystopian uprisings and mythic realms to noir-tinged cities and power-shifted worlds, these stories twist the destinies of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League into visions both haunting and heroic. This collection gathers a wide-ranging selection of tales where everything you know is upended, and every legend is reborn.Includes the following stories from the Elseworlds line and related alternate-universe tales: Justice League America Annual #8, #10, Justice League International Annual #5, Guy Gardner: Warrior Annual #2, Green Lantern Annual #3, #5, Aquaman Annual #2, The Flash Annual #7, #9, Wonder Woman Annual #5, Kamandi: At Earth's End #1–6, Kingdom Come #1–4, League of Justice #1–2, Superman/Batman Doom Link Kenner Custom Comic, The Golden Age #1–4

A Who's Who of the comics industry's most talented artists and painters presenting unparalleled visions of the X-Men, the Hulk, Daredevil, Magneto, Thor, the Silver Surfer, Dr Doom, Iron Man, Punisher, Captain America, Elektra, Spider-Man and many more of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains. This lush coffee-table book features more than 100 colour illustrations, including two- and four-page foldouts.

Celebrates 65 years of cutting-edge comic-book artwork with a deluxe hardcover - a fitting tribute to the storied history of the House of Ideas! Featuring more than 100 illustrations from the 1940s through to today, this brand-new volume brings readers breathtaking looks at their favourite Marvel heroes and villains through the ages. A perfect companion piece to The Art of Marvel Vol.1, this deluxe coffee-table book showcases the rich artistry of the Marvel Universe like never before.

Der preisgekrönte, hochrealistische Klassiker als Sammlerausgabe mit einem brandneuen 16-seitigen Epilog zum 25-jährigen Jubiläum der gefeierten Marvel-Retrospektive. Fotojournalist Phil Sheldon erlebt die Entstehung der Fackel, die frühen Auftritte der Avengers und X-Men, die Ankunft von Galactus sowie den Kampf zwischen Spider-Man und dem Grünen Kobold.

Das größte Elseworlds-Epos der Zukunft in einer neuen Auflage mit einer Fülle an neuem Zusatzmaterial! Ein grandioser Klassiker mit Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman und vielen mehr vom legendären Team Mark Waid und Alex Ross!

GERECHTIGKEIT FÜR ALLE?Sie sind die größten Superhelden der Welt. Doch die Mitglieder der legendären Justice League of America müssen erkennen, dass sie nicht als Einzige bereit sind, sich zusammenzuschließen, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu erreichen … Offenbar haben sich die gefährlichsten Verbrechergenies verbündet, um einen Plan in die Tat umzusetzen, der mehr Gutes bewirken soll, als es die Gerechtigkeitsliga je könnte!DCs Superhelden-Pantheon — neu interpretiert vom großartigen Künstler Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, Marvels) und Autor Jim Krueger (Earth X, Universe X), mit Bleistiftzeichnungen von Doug Braithwaite (Paradise X), vollendet von Ross. Diese Edition enthält alle zwölf Ausgaben der weltberühmten Reihe, außerdem umfangreiche Biografien der Helden und Schurken, Skizzen, Figurenentwürfe, Bonuscover, und noch vieles mehr!ENTHÄLT: JUSTICE 1-12

Line your walls with amazing art featuring all your favorite kaiju from the world of Godzilla in this special book that features 21 removable posters!Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Anguirus, Hedorah, and more are featured from the myriad comic series IDW has published over the years. Includes art by Arthur Adams, Eric Powell, Jim Mahfood, Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow, Bob Eggleton, and more! Each page is a large 10.5" x 16", giving fans the perfect opportunity to showcase all their favorite monsters!Printed on heavyweight, frame-ready cardstock, every page is designed to be removed and displayed as a premium art print. Build your own collection, frame your favorites, or preserve the complete portfolio in-book.