Roots of the Swamp Thing


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DC Comics Classic Library - Justice League of America by George Perez


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Advance-solicited - On sale April 28 - 192 pg, FC, $39.99 US Written by Gerry Conway - Art by George P�rez, Gil Kane, Brian Bolland, Joe Kubert & others - Cover by George P�rez The second half of the 1980s JLA stories illustrated by George P�rez is collected from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #193-197 and 200. Also includes select covers by P�rez!




Dc Comics Classics Library


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At the start of the 1960s, DC Comics began compiling some of the best Batman stories in giant, 80-page annuals. This new hardcover collects four of those annuals.




Superman to the Rescue!


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SUPERMAN, the MAN OF STEEL, demonstrates the heroic life skill of Responsibility.




Classics and Comics


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Classics and Comics is the first book to explore the engagement of classics with the epitome of modern popular literature, the comic book. This volume collects fifteen articles, all specially commissioned for this volume, that look at how classical content is deployed in comics and reconfigured for a modern audience.




The Batman Annuals


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Writer/Artists: Various - Cover by DICK SPRANG Batman's 80-PageGiant Annuals issues #4-7 are collected in this volume including "TheSecret Marriage of Batman and Batwoman," "The Phantom of theBatcave," "The First Batman," plus appearances by GiantBatman, Rip Van Batman, Zebra Batman, Merman Batman and more.




Black Beauty


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Anna Sewell's story of the horse, Black Beauty, and his experiences in life with various owners - some kind, some cruel. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Anna Sewell, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader's understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.




Batman


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"The stories that inspired Batman R.I.P."--Cover.




DC Comics Classics Library: Batman - A Death in the Family


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Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman. One of the most shocking stories of the Dark Knight's career is retold in hardcover, for the first time ever! When Jason Todd - the wilful, disobedient teenager who inherited the mantle of Robin - ignores his mentor's advice and goes after the Joker alone, he pays the ultimate price! Now the Caped Crusader is hunting his nemesis once more, with Superman at his side - but this time it might well be a fight to the death! By classic creators including Jim Starlin (Death of the New Gods), Marv Wolfman and George Perez (Crisis on Infinite Earths) and Jim Aparo, this story still shocks!




A Research Guide to Gothic Literature in English


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The Gothic began as a designation for barbarian tribes, was associated with the cathedrals of the High Middle Ages, was used to describe a marginalized literature in the late eighteenth century, and continues today in a variety of forms (literature, film, graphic novel, video games, and other narrative and artistic forms). Unlike other recent books in the field that focus on certain aspects of the Gothic, this work directs researchers to seminal and significant resources on all of its aspects. Annotations will help researchers determine what materials best suit their needs. A Research Guide to Gothic Literature in English covers Gothic cultural artifacts such as literature, film, graphic novels, and videogames. This authoritative guide equips researchers with valuable recent information about noteworthy resources that they can use to study the Gothic effectively and thoroughly.