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A perfect companion to CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, this is a definitive history of the DC Universe based on the consequences of that epic tale. Narrated by Harbinger, a central figure in the Crisis storyline, the reader is brought through the new history...

"Cartoon History of the Modern World" is a wickedly funny take on modern history. In two volumes of engaging and witty graphics, Larry Gonick covers the history, personalities, and big topics that have shaped our universe over the past five centuries...

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...

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781394299355Author Gene SelassieFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint For DummiesPublisher John Wiley & Sons Inc

Indulge your inner collector with this in-universe auction catalog of some of Marvel comics' most notable and tantalizing items, including Captain America's shield, a Loki-commissioned Mjolnir, Deadpool's katanas, Professor Charles Xavier's hoverchair,...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637743546Author Jenn FujikawaFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint BenBella BooksPublisher BenBella BooksWeight(grams) 259g

This volume explores comics as examples of moral outrage in the face of a reality in which precariousness has become an inherent part of young lives. Taking a thematic approach, the chapters devote attention to the expression and representation of...

The Mighty Marvel Dictionary (thuh my-tee mahr-vuhl dik-shuh-ner-ee)noun: an illustrated A-to-Z glossary that provides readers of all ages a redefined, never-before-seen exploration of the code names, items, teams, locations, and sound effects that have...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593846117Author Alan CowsillFormat HardbackPage Count 512Imprint Penguin Young ReadersPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 567g

In recent years, studios like Marvel and DC have seen enormous success transforming comics into major motion pictures. At the same time, bookstores such as Barnes & Noble in the US and Indigo in Canada have made more room for comic books and graphic...

How does an immortal deal with death?What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature?Why does the Doctor say he and Freud "got on very well"?How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity?And what new challenges...

The 1940s saw the birth of many enduring superheroes like Superman, Batman, Captain America and Captain Marvel. Outside of the superhero genre, the golden age of comics also featured a host of lesser-known, evil-fighting action heroes, and this book...

Wonderfully Wordless: The 500 Most Recommended Graphic Novels and Picture Books is the first comprehensive best book guide to wordless picture books (and nearly wordless picture books). It is an indispensable resource for parents and teachers who love...

Learn all you ever wanted to know about Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and all the Super Heroes on the Avengers roster. Marvel Avengers Ultimate Guide Updated Edition details all the key storylines and...

In December 1977, struggling Canadian comic book artist Dave Sim self-published the first issue of Cerebus the Aardvark, a Conan the Barbarian satire featuring a foul-tempered, sword-wielding creature trapped in a human world. Over the next 26 years,...

Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Assembled!Find out about every member of the Avengers and their many allies, enemies, and lineups in this incredible encyclopedia.Packed full of character profiles and key storylines, every page explodes with detail about Super...

Discover the secrets of Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, Sorcerer Supreme and Marvel Comic's most spellbinding Super Hero.The Mysterious World of Doctor Strange is a lavishly illustrated tour of the unique, mind-bending universe of Stephen...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683965336Author Gary GrothFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint FantagraphicsPublisher Fantagraphics

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683968931Author Gerald ScarfeFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint FantagraphicsPublisher FantagraphicsSeries Comics Journal

Apologies no description as yet for this book is available. We are dedicated to providing you with an extensive selection of science fiction books from a variety of authors and publishers. Our collection ranges from classic titles to the latest releases,...

Do you think that the Ozone Hole is a grunge rock club? Or that the Food Web is an on-line restaurant guide? Or that the Green Revolution happened in Greenland? Then you need The Cartoon Guide to the Environment to put you on the road to environmental...

A collection of Alan Moore's (Watchmen, From Hell) difficult-to-find comics short stories. From bold experiments, through early takes on his favorite subjects, to self-critiques of his older work, this wide-ranging collection is an essential look at...

If you love comic strips, you'll love this visual history of comic strips featuring all of the methods, techniques, and wizardry that made the funny pages such an important staple of American life. Featuring interviews with dozens of the century's most...

"Impressive, exhaustive, labyrinthine, and obsessive The Anime Encyclopedia is an astonishing piece of work." Neil Gaiman Over one thousand new entries . . . over four thousand updates . . . over one million words. . . This third edition of the...

Comics: An Introduction provides a clear and detailed introduction to the Comics form - including graphic narratives and a range of other genres - explaining key terms, history, theories, and major themes. The book uses a variety of examples to show the...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683839576Author Scott BeattyFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight EditionsSeries MarvelWeight(grams) 152gDimensions(mm) 89mm...

A complete narrative history of the weird and wonderful world of Underground Comix-now in paperback! In the 1950s, comics meant POW! BAM! superheroes, family-friendly gags, and Sunday funnies, but in the 1960s, inspired by these strips and the satire of...

"A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact. How do you tell someone you want to do stuff with them? How do you ask if they want to do stuff with you? How do...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780762491490Author Charles M. SchulzFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Running Press AdultPublisher Running Press AdultWeight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 159mm *...

Reprinted for the first time, the world's smallest comic books-originally printed in 1966 and now enlarged to a more readable size-in a seven-book collectable boxed set In 1966, Marvel printed what the Guinness Book of World Records certified as the...

This introduction to studying comics and graphic novels is a structured guide to a popular topic. It deploys new cognitive methods of textual analysis and features activities and exercises throughout. Deploys novel cognitive approaches to analyze the...

How does an immortal deal with death?What can an ancient Time Lord teach us about real human nature?Why does the Doctor say he and Freud "got on very well"?How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity?And what new challenges...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683963820Author Gary GrothFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint FantagraphicsPublisher Fantagraphics

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683839569Author Scott BeattyFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight EditionsSeries MarvelWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 89mm...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780809053971Author Jonathan GruberFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm)...

Superheroes! is the ultimate reference book about the men and women in tights who fight for what's right and the comic book phenomenon that conquered the world. From their origins in stories created by barely grown men during an era of global war and...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683963530Author Gary GrothFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint FantagraphicsPublisher Fantagraphics

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781892850430Author John McCoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 305Imprint McMullen Museum of Art, Boston CollegePublisher McMullen Museum of Art, Boston...

Apologies but we at SciFier don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087867502Author Jim SimonFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Indy PubPublisher Indy PubSeries VolumeWeight(grams) 331gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 10mm