Batman: Bat-Signal mini kit has sold 260,000 copies in a wide range of sales channels. Now this unique item for Batman fans worldwide is available in a larger, superior, ultra-deluxe edition, with a Bat-Signal that projects 20 times as far!Special features:* 5-inch tall authentically detailed Bat-Signal replica* Metal construction* LED light-up function, up to 20-feet projection in darkness* 360 Degrees rotatable base* 48-page hardcover book on Batman and Bat-Signal lore, featuring full-color il...
Superman in Action (vol 1) Comics Featuring the Complete Covers of the First 25 Years
by Mark Waid
This addition to the "Tiny Folios" series offers a set of the first 300 covers from the "Action Comics" which featured Superman. Superman burst on the American public in 1938, in the first issue of "Action Comics". 300 colour illustrations
Heroes & Superheroes (Critical Survey of Graphic Novels) (Critical Survey (Salem Press))
130 essays covering graphic novels and core comics series that form today's canon for academic coursework and library collections, with a focus on the hero/superhero genre. A ""first"" in the field, this brand new Critical Survey series focuses on all aspects of the graphic novels genre, aiming to establish it as an important academic discipline and research topic in libraries. Designed for academic institutions, high schools, and public libraries, the series provides unique insight into th...
Describes the origins and stories of the Howard the Duck comic strip and motion picture. Profiles the comic strip's creator, Steve Gerber.
In Last Exit Clifford Winston reminds us that transportation services and infrastructure in the United States were originally introduced by private firms. The case for subsequent public ownership and management of the system was weak, in his view, and here he assesses the case for privatization and deregulation to greatly improve Americans' satisfaction with their transportation systems.
Attract comic book collectors like a magnet! Packed with nearly 100,000 classic and contemporary comics and more than 1,000 illustrations, collectors will find updated listings and prices for Acclaim, Classics Illustrated, Dark Horse, D.C., Marvel and much more. Special sections are devoted to the highly collectible Golden Age, Color Comics, Black & White Comics, and Underground Comics. Each listing is cross-referenced and includes issue number, title, date, artist and current collector value in...
Official Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide (Official Overstreet Comic Book Grading Guide)
by Robert M. Overstreet and Arnold T. Blumberg
In the 1980s, a sea change occurred in comics. Fueled by Art Spiegel- man and Françoise Mouly's avant-garde anthology Raw and the launch of the Love & Rockets series by Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario Hernandez, the decade saw a deluge of comics that were more autobiographical, emotionally realistic, and experimental than anything seen before. These alternative comics were not the scatological satires of the 1960s underground, nor were they brightly colored newspaper strips or superhero comic books....
175 super-fast recipes from your favourite TV chefs Mouth-watering recipes that are simple to prepare are essential for mid-week suppers or for those eating on the go. What's even better is a meal that's on the table in just 10 minutes. The Quickie Bag Challenge is an extra event at the end of Ready Steady Cook where the chefs compete to create dishes in just 10 minutes from a bag of ingredients. The 10-Minute Cookbook includes 175 recipes for quick and easy meals so that you too can whip up s...
'Some people dream of winning while others dream of losing their fears' However ambitious or basic your goal, Kelly Marks is on hand to help you make that dream a reality. Despite major setbacks early on, Kelly Marks was determined to live a life with horses and went on to win BSJA showjumping championships and major races as a Lady Jockey; she finished her racing career winning the Ladies European Championship. Kelly has since gone on to become Britain's most popular Equine Problem Solver and...
The Overstreet Price Guide to Batman
by Robert M. Overstreet, Carrie Wood, and Amanda Sheriff
The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight Detective. Batman. Over eight decades what began as a simple comic book concept in the pages of Detective Comics #27 has grown into an iconic cultural institution. In addition to mainstays such as Detective, Batman, Brave and the Bold, Legends of the Dark Knight, Shadow of the Bat, and Batman and the Outsiders, his adventures have launched scores of one-shots, mini-series, and graphic novels. They've also spawned a hit TV show, multiple cartoon interpretations...