Walt Simonson – illustratör

Fritz Leiber ranks among the giants of fantasy and science fiction visionaries, capturing multiple Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards and influencing a generation of writers.And his most renowned creations are the swashbuckling Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories.Collected here are adaptations of some of the finest of these tales—including the Hugo and Nebula Award winning “Ill Met in Lankhmar”—by comics legends Howard Chaykin, Mike Mignola, Dennis O’Neil, Al Williamson, and more. Join the hulking barbarian and the diminutive rogue as they battle swordsmen, necromancers, and flagons of strong drink!Collects Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser and Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser: The Cloud of Hate and Other Stories.

Two of comics' greatest talents joined forces in 1979 to bring Ridley Scott's epic "Alien" motion picture to the comic book page. Out of print for over thirty years, this brand new edition (released in time to coincide with Scott's latest opus "Prometheus") has been meticulously restored from original artwork in Walt Simonson's studio - presenting for the very first time the definitive artist's edition of the greatest sci-fi horror ever produced.

Slip case edition of the ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by some of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson, John Ridgway and Mark Reeve. This epic quest sees diverse heroes from Moorcock's sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.MULTIVERSE is Moorcock's epic 12 issue series combining three unique and separate storylines from the Eternal Champion novels into one centuries-spanning epic story that unites Elric of Melnibone, Sir Seaton Begg, Silverskin, Sam Oakenhurst and Rose Von Beck in an adventure told across thousands of years of time. With one of three artists illustrating each story, Walter Simonson on Moonbeams and Roses, John Ridgeway on Duke Elric and Mark Reeve on The Metatemporal Detective. Set across three unique locations and time-lines, the three story arcs follow the mutual search for the enigmatic underworld crime lord, Silverskin concluding with the convergence of the three plots. In Moonbeams and Roses, hero Jack Karaquazian does battle in a meta-universal game of chance with leading characters from the Moorcock universe including Moorcock and Simonson themselves. While in The Metatemporal Detective ace detective Sir Seaton Begg and his companion Dr. Taffy Sinclair investigate a series of seemingly unrelated crimes in the period between world wars, crimes involving Adolf Hitler. Finally in Duke Elric, the albino emperor himself is magically transported to the Middle East in 1000AD and forced to embark on a quest to return him home. Contains: - Michael Moorcock's Multiverse Vol 1. (ISBN 9781787740808)

An unforgettable Wonder Woman saga from comic book legend John Byrne, featuring gods, Amazons, and the ultimate battle for truth!Master storyteller John Byrne brings his signature style to the world of Wonder Woman in this omnibus collecting his full run on the iconic Amazon Warrior. As Diana carves out a new life in Gateway City, she faces devastating battles against the forces of Apokolips, confronts deadly foes such as Cheetah, and even ascends to godhood in a saga that redefines her destiny. With stunning artwork and sweeping storytelling, this collection showcases Wonder Woman’s most mythic and action-packed adventures of the 1990s, including the rise of a new Wonder Girl and Queen Hippolyta’s surprising turn as Wonder Woman during World War II. This omnibus is a must-have for fans of epic superhero storytelling!Collects Wonder Woman #101-136, Wonder Woman Annual #5-6, and stories from Action Comics #600, Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant #1, Adventures of Superman #440, Sergio Aragonés Destroys DC #1, and Wonder Woman Secret Files & Origins #1!

Writer/artist Walter Simonson’s groundbreaking Thor run starts here!Walter Simonson’s Thor raises its banner high and stands with the series’ Stan Lee/Jack Kirby glory days and then some! With truly cosmic stakes, a new character worthy enough to lift Mjolnir high in Beta Ray Bill and a villain of deadly cunning in Malekith, Simonson launched his epic run with a powerful art style and a majestic narrative that reminds the reader why the legendary tales of Asgard are so compelling. After handling Malekith’s ice-cold plot with the Casket of Ancient Winters, Thor must head into the fiery pits of Surtur’s realm for a war that may mean the very end of Asgard. Simonson’s four fabled years of storytelling with Thor starts here!COLLECTING: Thor (1966) #337-356Written by Walter Simonson With Bob HarrasPenciled by Walter Simonson With Sal Buscema & Butch Guice

Witness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melnibone is finally revealed!Written by acclaimed science-fiction/fantasy icon Michael Moorcock and illustrated by comics legend Walter Simonson.Taking place immediately before the opening of the novel Elric of Melnibone. This stunning epic saga reveals the untold origin story of the classic sword-and-sorcery character Elric and his transformation from a spoilt, arrogant youth to the future legendary Prince of Melnibone!The saga follows Elric on a voyage of discovery through dream quests to the dragon caves of Imrryr, and to realms undreamed of by man where Elric must battle with giants and make peace with the leaders of otherwordly kingdoms, all the while fighting off the evil intentions of his bitter eternal rival for the throne, his cousin Yyrkoon!Witness the literal making of a sorcerer as Elric learns not only the ways of the warrior, but also how to protect his homeland with the power of his mighty magic and that of his sword STORMBRINGER.Featuring truly extraordinary artwork from one of the true masters of comics and with a script written by Michael Moorcock himself, this epic saga rates as one of the finest books in the whole Michael Moorcock Library to date.

Featuring some of the most famous and popular cover artists (Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, and many more) and iconic characters (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, the Flash, and others) to ever appear in DC comics.More than 120 classic covers from DC Comics. As an Artist’s Edition, this book publishes scans of original art at a high resolution and at the same size it was drawn. While appearing to be in black and white, these images were scanned in color, allowing the viewer the best possible look at the artist’s intentions: You can see blue pencil notations, corrections, margin notes, and all the little nuances that make original art so unique and special. The only better way to view comic art would be if you were standing over the artist’s shoulder as they were laboring at their drawing table.Artists included are Brian Bolland, John Byrne, Nick Cardy, Alan Davis, Steve Ditko, Dick Giordano, Mike Grell, Mike Kaluta, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Jim Lee, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Walter Simonson, Alan Weiss, Wally Wood, and more.

Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson begins his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history!“DOOM!” With that iconic effect, Walter Simonson shattered all expectations. As both writer and artist, his THOR was nothing short of a revelation, one that has been held up next to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s as the greatest of all time. Simonson’s stories instantly establish cosmic stakes and a mastery of the series’ characters. As his epic unfolds, he introduces Beta Ray Bill — a hero so bold and true that he can lift Mjolnir — and Malekith, a villain so cunning that he could unleash the Casket of Ancient Winters…and worse! And so, the Marvel Masterworks are very proud to begin their presentation of Walter Simonson’s MIGHTY THOR, painstakingly restored from his original art and matching the coloring of the original comics!COLLECTING: Thor (1966) 337-348, Thor Annual (1966) 12, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 13

Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson continues his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history!Surtur is free! The Casket of Ancient Winters has been opened! An army is marching on Asgard and Earth! Walter Simonson has set the stage for the truly epic conclusion of his “Surtur Saga” and does it ever deliver! Thor, Beta Ray Bill and a host of Marvel Universe heroes fight back the endless invading hordes while Odin marshals his strength to battle Surtur. In the aftermath of this great war, the Rainbow Bridge is shattered and Odin has fallen, which leaves an opening for lying Loki and lascivious Lorelei to work their take advantage and take over. Also featuring a never before reprinted Annual penciled and inked by John Buscema and the “Raven Banner” graphic novel lavishly illustrated by Charles Vess!COLLECTING: THOR (1966) #349-359 & ANNUAL (1966) #13 and MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #15

The first graphic novel in this ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by one of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson. Collecting the first six issues of the Multiverse series, the story sees diverse heroes from Moorcock's sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.

Collecting the final six issues of the Multiverse series. The story sees diverse heroes from Moorcock's sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.

Thor - Norse God of Thunder, protector of Asgard, the eternal realm and Earth! This second volume in the bestselling Marvel Platinum series explores more of the Thunder God's greatest adventures and battles with his own rogues' gallery of epic proportions! This November, Thor returns in his sequel to his smash hit 2011 Marvel movie! Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Thor Reloaded brings together the very best tales from the character's 40-plus-year history, including covering some of his greatest and most pivotal moments.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #503-504, Journey Into Mystery (2011) #626.1; material from Avengers (1963) #300, Silver Surfer (1968) #4. He's the most deceptive deity in the Marvel-Verse - whether he's playing the villain, the hero or just an agent of chaos! He's Loki - and these are some of his legendary stories! In an all-time classic, Loki pits his brother Thor against the Silver Surfer for a cosmic battle royale! Then, take a fresh view of the founding of the accursed Avengers through the eyes of the God of Lies responsible for assembling them! On the trail of a sinister sorcerer, Loki finds an unlikely ally in none other than Spider-Man - and ends up in the web-slinger's debt! And when the rejuvenated Trickster turns over a new leaf, Kid Loki will learn exactly what his fellow Asgardians think of him!

Considered by many to be the greatest run on THOR ever, Walter Simonson's classic tales of the God of Thunder are collected here - completely remastered from the original artwork and stunningly recolored by Steve Oliff! And there are too many timeless tales to count: the Casket of Ancient Winters! The death of Odin! The origins of Asgard! The sacrifice of the Executioner! Thor as a frog! The Mutant Massacre! The curse of Hela! The debut of Thor's body armor! Guest-starring Beta Ray Bill, Nick Fury and the Avengers! Featuring the threats of Fafnir the dragon, Loki, Lorelei, Malekith the Dark Elf, Surtur, Hela, the Titanium Man, Kurse, Zaniac, the Marauders, the Absorbing Man, Fin Fang Foom, the Destroyer and the Midgard Serpent! Plus: Balder the Brave battles alone! Collecting THOR (1966) #337-355, #357-369 and #371-382; and BALDER THE BRAVE #1-4.