ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #70
We feature the work of Joe Bowler, best known for his spectacular slick magazine illustrations of the 1950s. Our feature is illustrated with numerous original paintings and rare tear sheets. Next up we feature the work of Peter Helck, a fantastic illustrator best known for his action-packed automotive illustrations of the 1940s and '50s. Book reviews, exhibitions and events, and more round out the issue!
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #425
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) NA
More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! The incredible line-up that began in the 30th anniversary issue continues: John Wagner and Colin MacNeil tackle the America legacy; Ken Niemand and Dave Taylor delve into corruption in high places in Dreddverse reimagining "Megatropolis"; Judge Death is revered in "Deliverance" by David Hine and Nick Percival; the Judges make their presence felt in "Dreadnoughts" by Mike Carroll and John Higgins; and The Returners are drawn to a strange house in Brit-Cit in "Heartswood" by Si Spencer and Nicolo Assirelli! Plus in the bagged mini-trade, there's more terror and strangeness from the world of Bob Byrne!
MANGA CLASSICS STORIES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE GN
(W) Edgar Allan Poe (A) VARIOUS (CA) Virginia Nitohei
The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe is a brilliant collection of some of his best-known stories: The Tell Tale Heart (a murder's haunting guilt), The Cask of Amontillado (a story of brilliant revenge), and The Fall of the House of Usher (an ancient house full of very dark secretes). Also included in this collection are The Mask of the Red Death (horrors of 'the Plague'), and the most famous of all his poems: The Raven (a lover's decline into madness). Best read in a dimly-lit room with the curtains drawn, Poe's brilliant works come to life in darkly thrilling ways in this Manga Classic adaptation.
MANGA CLASSICS STORIES OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HC
(W) Edgar Allan Poe (A) VARIOUS (CA) Virginia Nitohei
The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe is a brilliant collection of some of his best-known stories: The Tell Tale Heart (a murder's haunting guilt), The Cask of Amontillado (a story of brilliant revenge), and The Fall of the House of Usher (an ancient house full of very dark secretes). Also included in this collection are The Mask of the Red Death (horrors of 'the Plague'), and the most famous of all his poems: The Raven (a lover's decline into madness). Best read in a dimly-lit room with the curtains drawn, Poe's brilliant works come to life in darkly thrilling ways in this Manga Classic adaptation.
MARVEL AGE OF COMICS 1961-1978 TASCHEN 40TH ANNIV HC
(W) Roy Thomas (A) VARIOUS (CA) VARIOUS
In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal period in comic history - an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre. With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. Behind it all, we get to know the extraordinary Marvel architects whose names are almost as familiar as the mortals (and immortals!) they brought to life-Stan "The Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, and Steve Ditko, along with a roster of greats like John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Steranko, and countless others. The result is a behind-the-scenes treasure trove and a jewel for any comic fan's library, brimming with the innovation and energy of an invincible era for Marvel and its heroes alike.
MARVEL GREATEST COMICS 100 COMICS THAT BUILT UNIVERSE HC
(W) Melanie Scott (A) VARIOUS (CA) Na
Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics. From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.
MEN OF MYSTERY #115
ALL GIRL HEROES
(W) VARIOUS (A) VARIOUS (CA) Louis Glanzman
A colossal collection of rare, obscure, virtually unseen Golden Age heroes - Amazing Man, Iron Ghost, Jack of Spades, Captain Combat, War Eagle, Ajax the Sun Man, Mad Hatter, Grey Mask, Iron Munro, The Thunderbolt, Duke of Darkness, Rex King, Hydroman, Red Knight, and Black Crusader! See them all reprinted here!
MORRISON HOTEL GN
(W) Leah Moore (A) VARIOUS (CA) Chris Hunt
The Morrison Hotel anthology, written by Leah Moore in collaboration with the surviving members of the legendary rock band and drawn by artists from around the comic book world, will weave the band's influence into some of the lore that led to their status as the architects of counterculture, influencing artists, poets, and outsiders for generations to come, set against the backdrop of the close of the free spirit of the 1960s into the tumultuous 1970s.
OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF CONAN UNIVERSE ANNIVERSARY EDITION #0
(W) Alan Zelenetz (A) VARIOUS (CA) Michael William Kaluta
In the proud tradition of THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, this comprehensive compendium of Conan characters - first published in 1986 - offers a detailed guide to the many heroes and villains featured in Marvel's classic Conan comics! And with the 50th anniversary of Conan's comic debut upon us, what better time to revisit this fact-filled handbook? Experience the A to Z of Conan's savage world, filled with illustrations from some of the greatest talents of the era - including the legendary John Buscema! Don't miss this indispensable reference tool for everyone's favorite Cimmerian and his fearsome foes, allies including Valeria and Bêlit, and the many realms of the Hyborian Age! Reprinting HANDBOOK OF THE CONAN UNIVERSE #1. Rated T+
PS ARTBOOKS PLANET COMICS SOFTEE #3
(W) VARIOUS (A) Arthur Peddy (CA) Na
Continuing the Softee series of Planet Comics, the fabulous 1940's comic which must have helped create so many astronauts of the present day, albeit minus the ray guns and Bug Eye Monsters... shame! All of these tales created by the staggering artwork from the likes of Bob Powell, Alex Blum, Dan Zolnerowich, Arthur Peddy, Henry Kiefer, Fletcher Hanks, Charles Quinlan, Witmer Williams, Charles Sultan, John Celardo, Gene Fawcette and George Tuska. Read 'em and weep, space heroes! Collects issues #7-9 (July to September 1940).
SILVER AGE CLASSICS SPACE ADVENTURES HC #6
(W) VARIOUS (A) Dick Giordano (CA) Na
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, we come to the end of our Space Adventures saga from Charlton Comics, and this baby near on demands that you dig out that old goldfish bowl and holster your ray gun space fans. Just blast off into these pages and feast your eyes and minds on our universe of space adventures from the writers and artists including Dick Giordano, Steve Ditko,Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Matt Baker, Ernie Hart, Maurice Whitman, Rocco Mastroserio and Bill Montes. Collects Space Adventures #27-31 (February to November 1959).
SILVER AGE CLASSICS SPACE ADVENTURES SLIPCASE ED #6
(W) VARIOUS (A) Dick Giordano (CA) Na
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, we come to the end of our Space Adventures saga from Charlton Comics, and this baby near on demands that you dig out that old goldfish bowl and holster your ray gun space fans. Just blast off into these pages and feast your eyes and minds on our universe of space adventures from the writers and artists including Dick Giordano, Steve Ditko,Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Matt Baker, Ernie Hart, Maurice Whitman, Rocco Mastroserio and Bill Montes. Collects Space Adventures #27-31 (February to November 1959).
STARCRAFT GHOST ACADEMY TP
(W) Keith R. A. DeCandido (A) Fernando Heinz Furukawa (CA) VARIOUS
Elite Soldiers known as ghosts are trained to use their special psychic powers for military operations, and one Ghost Academy cadet, Nova, must handle both her teammates and her own demons.
STURGILL SIMPSON PRESENTS SOUND & FURY GN
(W) Jason Aaron (A) VARIOUS (CA) Takashi Okazaki
Spinning out of the Anime Sound & Fury is the epitome of east meets west written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Takashi Okazaki, Vasilis lolos, Rufus Dayglo and Juan Gedeon this post apocalyptic manga/comic is a visual thrill ride.
UDONS ART OF CAPCOM HC #3
(W) Udon (A) VARIOUS (CA) Jeffrey Chamba Cruz
UDON Entertainment is back with an all-new classy compilation of the creative studio's Capcom artwork! This prestigious 300-page hardcover volume gathers UDON's artists' renditions of the casts of Street Fighter, Mega Man, Darkstalkers, and other classic Capcom franchises. Included are comic covers, video game endings, promotional art, costume designs, tribute art, and much more!
WHAT TO WATCH WHEN 1000 TV SHOWS HC
(W) Christian Blauvelt (A) VARIOUS (CA) Na
Features 1,000 TV series, from classics such as Friends,The X Files, and The Wire to the latest binge watch worthy series such as Stranger Things, The Crown, and Fleabag. Easy navigation uses fun and unusual categories to arrange shows by emotion and mood rather than genres. Inclusion of international TV shows, for example, Gomorrah and The Bridge, gives global appeal. Recommendations to suit your mood or situation, not based on a traditional assessment of "best" or "greatest." No spoiler guarantee!