Aquaman: The Atlantis Chronicles Deluxe Edition


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AQUAMAN: THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES DELUXE EDITION tells of Orin and Shalako, their descendants, and how a once-great civilization rose and fell like the tides, producing heroes and villains and culminating in the birth of the man who would grow to become the King and champion–Aquaman. When the continent of Atlantis was struck by a meteor, the surviving cities of Poseidonis and Tritonis used an unusual combination of science and magic to protect the people. While King Orin had faith in the science that let his people thrive underwater, his brother, King Shalako, rejected science in favor of worshipping dark powers, setting up a conflict that would mark all who followed. Only Aquaman can resolve the clashing of the two cities! Collecting THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES #1-7, this sprawling generational saga is written by Peter David (AQUAMAN, YOUNG JUSTICE, SUPERGIRL) and illustrated by the Spanish artist Esteban Maroto (AMETHYST, ZATANNA, Creepy, Eerie).




Aquaman: The Atlantis Chronicles Deluxe Edition


Book Description

AQUAMAN: THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES DELUXE EDITION tells of Orin and Shalako, their descendants, and how a once-great civilization rose and fell like the tides, producing heroes and villains and culminating in the birth of the man who would grow to become the King and championÐAquaman. When the continent of Atlantis was struck by a meteor, the surviving cities of Poseidonis and Tritonis used an unusual combination of science and magic to protect the people. While King Orin had faith in the science that let his people thrive underwater, his brother, King Shalako, rejected science in favor of worshipping dark powers, setting up a conflict that would mark all who followed. Only Aquaman can resolve the clashing of the two cities! Collecting THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES #1-7, this sprawling generational saga is written by Peter David (AQUAMAN, YOUNG JUSTICE, SUPERGIRL) and illustrated by the Spanish artist Esteban Maroto (AMETHYST, ZATANNA, Creepy, Eerie).




Divinity: The Complete Trilogy Deluxe Edition HC


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For the first time anywhere, experience all three sold-out volumes of the visionary science-fiction saga that refined the Valiant Universe for the 21st century in one stunning, oversized deluxe hardcover! At the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union ? determined to win the Space Race at any cost ? green lit a dangerously advanced mission. They sent a man farther into the cosmos than anyone has gone before or since. Lost in the stars, he encountered something unknown. Something that? changed him. Long thought lost and erased from the history books, he has suddenly returned, crash-landing in the Australian Outback. The few that have been able to reach him believe him to be a deity ? one who turned the scorched desert into a lush oasis. They say he can bend matter, space, and even time to his will. Earth is about to meet a new god. And he?s a communist. How long can it be before the first confrontation between mankind and DIVINITY begins? From the minds of New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O MANOWAR,?Mind MGMT) and superstar artist Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis) comes the first complete collection of the multiple Harvey Award-nominated series that Entertainment Weekly calls ?a mind bending battle for the ages?! Collecting?DIVINITY #1?4, DIVINITY II #1?4, DIVINITY III: STALINVERSE #1?4, DIVINITY III: KOMANDAR BLOODSHOT #1, DIVINITY III: ARIC, SON OF THE REVOLUTION #1, DIVINITY III: SHADOWMAN & THE BATTLE OF NEW STALINGRAD #1,?and?DIVINITY III: ESCAPE FROM GULAG 396 #1,?along with the never-before-collected?DIVINITY #0, and over 20+ pages of rarely seen art and extras!




Aquaman: The Search for Mera Deluxe Edition


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Mera, the queen of Atlantis, mysteriously disappears, and Aquaman begins searching high and low to find her. In addition, Atlantis is in the grip of a new enemy named Narkran, a duplicitous politician with plans to rule the underwater kingdom with an iron fist. And finally, as if that isnÕt bad enough, Black Manta shows up to take advantage of AquamanÕs desperate situation. Fifty years ago, writer Steve Skeates and artist Jim Aparo began their acclaimed tenure on Aquaman with this epic nine-issue tale of MeraÕs disappearance and AquamanÕs frantic quest to get her back. Collected now in a new Deluxe Edition, Aquaman: The Search for Mera Deluxe Edition includes Aquaman #40-48.




Atlantis Chronicles (1990-) #4


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The history of Atlantis continues to unfold as Orin surrenders the throne to his daughter Cora...though the transition is less than smooth.




The Encyclopedia of Superheroes on Film and Television, 2d ed.


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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a complete guide to over 50 years of superheroes on screen! This expanded and updated edition of the 2004 award-winning encyclopedia covers important developments in the popular genre; adds new shows such as Heroes and Zoom; includes the latest films featuring icons like Superman, Spiderman and Batman; and covers even more types of superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, gadgets, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context. Appendices list common superhero conventions and cliches; incarnations; memorable ad lines; and the best, worst, and most influential productions from 1951 to 2008.




Aquaman: The Legend of Aquaman


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Arthur Curry, ruler of the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, the King of the Seven Seas wasn't always this; discover Aquaman's humble beginnings as told by comics legend Keith Giffen. Born as Orin to Queen Atlanna and the mysterious wizard Atlan in the Atlantean city of Poseidonis he was abandoned as a baby on Mercy Reef above sea level. To any other Atlantean, this would have been fatal but Orin survived and traveled the wilds of the ocean until he was found by a lighthouse keeper and renamed Arthur Curry. Arthur eventually returns home to become the ruler of all of Atlantis and the oceans beyond. Collects AQUAMAN SPECIAL #1, AQUAMAN #1-5 (1989 series).




Aquaman by Peter David Book Two


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When the king of Atlantis dies, the citizens look to their former ruler Aquaman for leadership. But the undersea civilization that he and Dolphin return to is falling apart. The people are fleeing the capital city of Poseidonis as mysterious forces lift it ever closer to the surface. Aquaman must undo the damage or else the environmental impact of the rising city could be catastrophicÑnot only for Atlantis, but for the surface world as well! Plus, the much anticipated return of Mera, AquamanÕs long estranged wife. But what will she make of her husbandÕs new relationship with Dolphin? Peter DavidÕs character defining run continues in these stories from Aquaman #9-20 and Annual #1! With art from Martin Egeland, J. Califiore and more, these tales also feature guest-appearances from Justice Leaguers Green Lantern, Superman and Wonder Woman!




Divinity


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"Contains materials originally published in single magazine form as 'Divinity' #1-4"--Indicia.




Atlantis Chronicles (1990-) #1


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Meet the members of Atlantis's ruling court and learn how intrigue and romance led to an unexpected attack that brought the wrath of the gods down upon them. Writer Peter David reimagines the sinking of the lost city!