Transformers Classics


Book Description

Join Optimus Prime, Megatron and their competing factions as their war stretches across the cosmos.




Transformers: The Manga, Vol. 1


Book Description

In this collector's volume, the Autobots and their young friend Kenji must stand tall against the Decepticons in an interplanetary conflict! These classic stories are from the dawn of the Transformers, and this volume contains thrilling tales such as "The Great Transformer War" and "Fight! Super Robot Life-Form Transformers!"—plus an extensive art gallery! -- VIZ Media




The Transformers Classics


Book Description

The original series faithfully reproduced after 25 years! After saving their own world from a celestial catastrophe, the Autobots and Decepticons have crashed landed on Earth! Each side sets out to explore their new surroundings, seeking resources and possibly allies. One such ally may be a bookworm named Buster Witwicky, and his mechanic father, Sparkplug. NOTE: issues #3 and #9 are intentionally omitted due to inclusion of non-Hasbro characters in the original comics.




Transformers Classics Volume 7


Book Description

Optimus Prime and the Autobots continue their struggle against the evil Decepticons.




The Transformers Classics


Book Description

The historic comic book roots of The TRANSFORMERS are re-presented for maximum Cybertronian enjoyment. Collecting issues #1-13 of the original Marvel run, including issue #3 reprinted in its entirety, rejoin Optimus Prime and Megatron and their competing factions as their war strecthes across the cosmos. Freshly re-mastered and re-colored, these stories are accompanied by an in-depth introduction as well as select issue notes by Mark W. Bellomo.




Graphic Novels


Book Description

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.




Transfusion #1


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In a future overrun by out-of-control machines and monsters, a handful of human survivors try to fight their way back to a normal life. But what is normal in a world where both monsters and machines need human blood? And which are the real bad guys? Find out in this horrific new series by 30 Days of Night co-creator Steve Niles and menton3, the demented artist behind Monocyte.




Classic Game Room Lord Karnage Book 1 Digital Comic


Book Description

The DIGITAL version of Lord Karnage Book 1, known as the 4-D Version (Dope Def Definitive Digital), includes a 76-page comic and standard front and back cover designs. Written and drawn by Mark Bussler, creator of Lord Karnage and producer/host of the Classic Game Room video game review show and website.




Comic Book Collections for Libraries


Book Description

This book will help librarians extend literary graphic novel collections to attract a large, untapped group of comic book readers with a sure-to-be-popular comic book collection. Do comic books belong in libraries? Absolutely—as Comic Book Collections for Libraries makes very clear. This illustrated guide defines the role of comic books in the modern library, provides a thorough grounding in the subject for beginners, and suggests new ideas for those already familiar with these perennial reader favorites. The book begins by introducing the structure of the comic book, industry players, and genres. The bulk of the guide, however, is comprised of actionable advice on such things as creating and maintaining the collection, cataloging for effective access, and promoting the collection, including how to feature comics with other library materials, such as movies and games. Drawing on the authors' experience, the volume answers numerous other questions as well. How can you tell which titles are age-appropriate for your library? Which titles are popular? How do you include characters that will appeal to diverse reader groups? Complete with checklists and a rich array of examples, this easy-to-use work can make every librarian a superhero.