Without a doubt Chris Ware is one of the preeminent creators of comics today. He is a brilliant figure in a generation of extraordinarily talented people. Granted, there are a lot of innovators in the field right now, but no one else in the last seventy years has explored the capabilities of the genre to the same extent as has Ware. His genius, in part, comes from his interest in and understanding of the past accomplishments of figures such as George Herriman and Winsor McCay. One might even say...
The Essential Pocket Guide to Japanese Pop Culture. Manga comics and art are now ubiquitous, but how much do you actually know about the artists, writers and publishers of some of the most beloved comics in the world? A Brief History of Manga is the only concise book of its kind to provide a snapshot of the past years of this sequential art form. Filled with anecdotes, quotes, facts and figures, the title gives any manga fan a host of new areas to explore. Containing everything you need to know,...
- Este título es el único libro de referencia definitivo y oficial sobre este tema aprobado por DC. - Muchos de los más de 80 acontecimientos que se incluyen en el libro han inspirado tramas clave del universo cinemático de DC (DCEU), incluídas las películas 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'Man of Steel', 'Aquaman', 'Wonder Woman', 'Justice League', 'Flash' y la más reciente 'Black Adam' (2022), con Dwayne Johnson. - El DCEU ha recaudado más de $5.200 millones en taquilla a nivel mundial. Explora los...
¿Sabías que El Caballero Oscuro de DC surgió por primera vez de las sombras en las páginas de Detective Comics en 1939? Todo empezó cuando el joven Bruce Wayne juró vengar el asesinato de sus padres y luchar por la justicia Ciudad Gótica, plagada de crímenes. Esta increíble enciclopedia cuenta la emocionante historia de Batman, desde la creación y evolución del personaje a lo largo de las décadas hasta los eventos y hazañas de las historias más recientes. Exclusivas ilustraciones de calidad...
This stunning book explores the rich mythology of Assassin's Creed, featuring the art and history of the series from the first groundbreaking game through the graphic novels to the DLCs. Highlighting the lush and vibrant art that has become a hallmark of the series, this luxury coffee-table book brings the game's famous historical locations and figures to life and explores the evolution of each iconic Assassin and Templar.
"A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to giving and receiving consent in sex, relationships, and other physical contact. How do you tell someone you want to do stuff with them? How do you ask if they want to do stuff with you? How do you know what stuff you want to do with each other? Enter: Sargeant Yes Means Yes from the Consent Cavalry, a beacon of clarity in a fuzzy minefield of questions. Sarge drops in on a diverse range of folks deciding whether to engage in sexual activi...
In a universe full of superheroes, Lois Lane has fought for truth and justice for over 75 years on page and screen without a cape or tights. From her creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 to her forthcoming appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, from helming her own comic book for twenty-six years to appearing in animated serials, live-action TV shows, and full-length movies, Lois Lane has been a paragon of journalistic integrity and the paramour of the world's stro...
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED HANGDOG SOULS As an independent comic book store owner and the heir to a pharmaceutical fortune, Philippe Favrier lives a life that straddles the real world and the realm of fiction. Struggling with mental illness, Philippe relies on his wife, Marilyne – a successful surgeon with her own haunting secrets – and a groundbreaking drug his father developed. Bound by their shared pain, they navigate their haunted lives, forever shadowed by the heart-rending...
Drawing your own comics has never been easier! Create Comics: A Sketchbook gives you all the tools to get started creating your own comic world by combining helpful tips and tricks with sketchbook pages with panels. Whether you prefer to draw single-panel comics or a graphic novel, the 58 pages of helpful instruction in the front of this sketchbook covers all the comic-making basics, including: Creating CharactersBodies in MotionVillainsBattlesAdding SpeechSome Dos & Don’tsSound EffectsInking...
Explore the iconic super heroes and storylines from Marvel Comics You may be familiar with heroic characters from Marvel Comics like Black Panther, Iron Man, and Wolverine, or villains like Loki and Thanos. But how much do you know about Squirrel Girl, Cyclops, or the Leader? With over 85 years of comics published since their founding, the Marvel Comics archive is a vast universe of iconic stories and legendary characters. Marvel Comics For Dummies is your shortcut to navigating this immense col...
Your guide to the Captain America essentials! With roots dating back to World War II, Captain America reigns as one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Captain America For Dummies is your guide to getting to know this popular and enduring super hero. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics and featuring full-color art taken directly from the comic books, this fun and friendly guide helps you understand how Captain America gained his powers and evolved over the years, incl...
Wood associate Bhob Stewart's long-awaited Against The Grain: Mad Artist WallaceWood is the most comprehensive book ever produced on the career of one of science fiction and comics' finest artists! For his Mad magazine work alone, many have long regarded Wallace Wood as the world's greatest cartoonist, and this remarkable memoir of life at the Wood Studio includes a biographical portrait, tracing Woody's life while exploring the humorous spirit, dark detours and psychological twists of this gift...
American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s
by Jason Sacks and Keith Dallas
The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series offull-color hardcovers, where TwoMorrows' top authors document every decade ofcomic book history from the 1940s to today! Jason Sacks and Keith Dallascoordinate this volume on the 1970s, covering all the pivotal moments andbehind-the-scenes details of the emerging Bronze Age of comics! You'll get ayear-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, andimpactful trends, including: the dawn of relevance wit...
Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide (Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide)
by Gege Akutami
Dive into the world of jujutsu sorcerers and wicked cursed spirits with the ultimate Jujutsu Kaisen handbook! Yuji Itadori is the unwilling host of Ryomen Sakuna, a terrible evil spirit. Yuji joins the Jujutsu Sorcerers in order to rid himself of the corruption, and soon discovers a dangerous supernatural world hidden just out of sight. Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Character Guide collects the details of Yuji’s spirit-hunting quest, profiles for all the major characters, the secret origin sto...
Filosofía para principiantes. De Platón hasta hace rato (Edición especial) / Phi losophy for Beginners (Special Edition)
by RIUS
¡Ya está aquí la más amena historia de la filosofía! En un volumen le pasamos revista a todos los filósofos, desde los presocráticos hasta los más recientes. Aunque usted no lo crea, la filosofía puede ser muy divertida. ¡E incluye stickers! Creador de Los Agachados, Mis Supermachos y más de un centenar de libros publicados, Rius, el gran monero mexicano, ocupó un lugar clave en la historia de la cultura popular. “Lo más difícil de tratar con humor es la filosofía. No sé por qué, quizá p...
One of the most eclectic and distinctive writers currently working in comics, Grant Morrison (b. 1960) brings the auteurist sensibility of alternative comics and graphic novels to the popular genres-superhero, science fiction, and fantasy-that dominate the American and British comics industries. His comics range from bestsellers featuring the most universally recognized superhero franchises (All-Star Superman, New X-Men, Batman) to more independent, creator-owned work (The Invisibles, The Filth,...