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Seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains one of America’s most adored and enduring heroes. Now Larry Tye, the prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of Satchel, has written the first full-fledged history not just of the Man of Steel but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made him the icon he is today.   Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who...

Latest in a successful series of 2000AD graphic novels. From the original creators of Judge Dredd comes a daring tale of illicit love, intrigue and shocking psychic murder. Fans will relish this reunion of John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, together responsible for some of he most memorable 2000AD epics. The two stories presented here continue this fantastically productive collaboration. Stars Judge Dredd - the ultimate lawman. Written by Dredd co-creator John Wagner. - full colour painted art thr...

Since he first appeared on the scene in Detective Comics No. 27 in May 1939, Batman has been a massive influence on popular culture. He has inspired comics, blockbuster films and television series and was second only to Superman in the top comic book heroes of all time. Alongside all of these, he has also inspired a plethora of collectable toys from the golden age of toy production in the 1960s and 1970s such as diecast cars, replica gadgets and much more. In this book, which will appeal to thos...

A nerdy insider’s accessible celebration of Hulk’s seminal comic book stories over the comic’s run, including all things Hulk: Bruce Banner and his character’s origin; various significant story lines over the decades; and his presence as a pop-culture icon in today’s wildly popular superhero climate. The Incredible Hulk explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics’ most popular super heroes, looks at the most significant and influential Hulk stories, and includes relevant spin-offs and ancil...

One of the most eagerly anticipated graphic novels of the year: white-hot creator Kevin Smith revives (literally!) comicdom's classic hothead character, Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow. And Ollie's back in Star City doing what he does best: challenging corporate fatcats, bringing down corrupt politicians and battling drug dealers. But what is the true story behind his mysterious resurrection? With Smith's masterful characterisation and eye for action, this an exciting new chapter in the history of...