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Vertigo Comics
This book explores the so-called "British Invasion" of DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint, which played an important role in redefining the mainstream comics industry in the US during the early 1990s. Focusing on British creators within Vertigo, this study traces the evolution of the line from its creation in 1993 to its demise in 2019. Through an approach grounded in cultural history, the book disentangles the imprint’s complex roots, showing how editors channelled the potential of its British writers at a time of deep-seated economic and cultural change within the comics industry, and promoted a sense of cohesion across titles that defied categories. The author also delves into lesser-known as...
Batman and Psychology
A journey behind the mask and into the mind of Gotham City’s Caped Crusader, timed for the summer 2012 release of The Dark Knight Rises Batman is one of the most compelling and enduring characters to come from the Golden Age of Comics, and interest in his story has only increased through countless incarnations since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Batman and Psychology explores these and other intriguing questions about the masked vigilante, including: Does Batman have PTSD? Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask, the bat, and the underage partner? Why are his most intimate relationships with “bad girls” he ought to lock up? And why won't he kill that homicidal, green-haired clown? Gives you fresh insights into the complex inner world of Batman and Bruce Wayne and the life and characters of Gotham City Explains psychological theory and concepts through the lens of one of the world’s most popular comic book characters Written by a psychology professor and “Superherologist” (scholar of superheroes)
Spider-Man
Collects Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999) #20-33 And Annual 2000, And Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #25. Paul Jenkins and Mark Buckingham take readers inside the head of the man behind Spider-Mans mask! Its a volume bookended by poignant tales of Peter Parker and his beloved Uncle Ben. In between, Spidey tries to get his life back in order, one day at a time, following Mary Janes apparent death. What better way to raise his spirits than hanging out with his good pal Johnny Storm? An old foe, Sandman, is also struggling to hold it all together, while a new menace spells disaster Typeface! But when the Green Goblin returns, will Peter succumb to his twisted worldview? Or will Spidey get a new lease on life when the truth about Mary Jane is revealed? Plus: Robot Master! Bounty! Maximum Security! And the NYPD!
The Boys Vol 2
The second volume of the acclaimed series The Boys is here by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson! Dark avenger Tek-Knight and his ex-partner Swingwing are in trouble. Big trouble. One has lost control of his terrifyingly overactive sex-drive, and the other might just be a murderer. It's up to Hughie and Butcher to work out which is which, in Get Some. Then, in Glorious Five Year Plan, The Boys travel to Russia - where their corporate opponents are working with the mob, in a super-conspiracy that threatens to spiral lethally out of control. Good thing our heroes have Love Sausage on their side. The Boys, Vol. 2: Get Some collects issues 7-14 of the critically acclaimed series and is an excellent companion to Dynamite's best-selling Volume I Paperback "The Name of the Game!
Gravediggers #2
As the Gravediggers' investigation heats up, so does the tension between detectives Marc Cohen and Vinnie Colozzo. Cohen has some crazy ideas about how Jean Colbert was murdered, and the fact that he may be right doesn't cut any ice with Colozzo. With officials at the French Embassy stonewalling, Cohen may not get confirmation of his theories any time soon -- unless he can get someone to talk. Meanwhile, Cohen's relationship with girlfriend Connie takes a turn for the worse. And somewhere in the city, Colbert's killer is waiting...and watching Cohen and Colozzo -- could they be next on his hit parade?
Rai #33
Rai, Spylocke, Rentaro assault Takashi's undersea robot factory. Will any one of them walk away alive from this subsurface showdown?
Eternal Warriors #3
Betrayals and bizarre alliances abound as Aram joins forces with Archer to stop the Warmaster from destroying the world in his effort to neutralize a mysterious cosmic entity.
Rai #28
Obadiah returns from Africa armed for the final showdown with his foster brother the self-proclaimed usurper to the title of Rai! Will the Obadiah Konishi be able to use the newly gained power of the Blood of Heroes to defeat the might of Takashi Nakadai's X-O Commando armor and claim his rightful place as spirit guardian of Japan?
Rai #30
A beautiful but deadly woman who has come to Ladakh seeking revenge for her fallen brother befriends the young Obadiag. But will she be able to complete her lethal mission when she learns the young Rai is also her chosen target?
