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He's self-made, self-promoting, and spotlight-ready: Stone Cold Steve Austin has a story -- his is the stuff of legend. This biography traces Steve Austin from childhood to his chosen career with all the injuries and triumphs along the way. The man has millions of fans: this book is for them. To complete the package, an 8-page, 4-color photo insert contains sidebars about the sport, the spectacle and its history.
Before his groundbreaking work on such legendary titles as Superman: Red Son, The Authority, Civil War and Wolverine: Old Man Logan, and his hit original titles Kick-Ass, Wanted and Kingsman: The Secret Service, the New York Times best-selling writer Mark Millar tackled one of DC’s greatest heroes: Superman! This collection brings together timeless tales of the Man of Steel, from Superman’s good-bye to Earth to Lois Lane’s personal account of a life forever changed by the Big Blue Boy Scout. Explore the heart of Superman, and the root of Lex Luthor’s obsession with him, in stories from Millar’s Eisner-nominated run on Superman Adventures. Plus, reimagine the Man of Tomorrow, in a w...
“I AM BATGIRL’S BROTHER!” Batgirl stops Captain Aero from stealing historical aircraft from the Smithsonian, and almost discovers that her brother Tony is still alive in the process.
From gutter business to art form, an engaging, provocative look at all things comic book.
Collects Adventures of Captain America #1-4, Captain America: The 1940s Newspaper Strip #1-3. Two retro-inspired, classic-style WWII Cap adventures for the price of one! First, revisit the awesome origin of Captain America - with a twist! Young Steve Rogers is determined to do his bit for the war effort, and despite his frail form, his strength of will makes him the ideal candidate for the Super-Soldier Program. Newly transformed into Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty, Steve becomes the face of freedom - but how will this newly minted hero react when he must face the Red Skull? Plus, all-new pulp adventures told in the classic newspaper strip format! Cap and his sidekick Bucky serve up daily helpings of adventure filled with robots, secret underground cities, femme fatales, and no-good Nazis just waiting for a sock in the jaw!
Collects Daredevil (1964) #102; Marvel Preview (1975) #11; Iron Fist (1975) #14; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #137, 153, 205, 268; Avengers Annual (1967) #10; Wolverine (1982) #3; New Mutants (1983) #21; Classic X-Men (1986) #13; Excalibur (1988) #16; material from X-Men Annual (1970) #12, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #36. Celebrate the career of a true Marvel Visionary! Best known for transforming the X-Men from a reprint title into a blockbuster franchise, Chris Claremont steered the fates of Marvel’s mutants for decades while working with some of comics’ top artists! Now, thrill to some of his finest tales featuring the X-Men and their extended family — from the fate of the Phoenix to the fan-favorite “Kitty’s Fairy Tale” and more! Plus: classic stories featuring Daredevil vs. Stilt-Man and Carol Danvers and the Avengers vs. Rogue — and collaborations with John Byrne, one of Claremont’s greatest artistic partners, starring Star-Lord and Iron Fist!
A-WOOOOOOOO! Get ready to HOWL with horror in "Control" Part Two: The Werehog is unleashed! As the jungle collapses in flames, it’s up to Mighty to bring his feral friend to heel! But can Sonic even tell ally apart from enemy anymore? Then in “The Grand Tour,” Rotor shows off all of the Sky Patrol’s abilities—unfortunately it’s right as a Badnik Horde attacks! Don't miss a moment of the action, with cover art from the titanic team of Yardley, Austin and Stanley!
Collects Uncanny X-Men #141-150. Featuring one of the most influential X-Men stories of all-"Days of Future Past!" Feared, hated and now on the road to extinction, Marvel's Children of the Atom face a bleak future of mutant concentration camps and a world where heroes are a thing of days gone past. Only by leaping back through time can Kitty Pryde's future self hope to stop the events that created this dystopian nightmare! Plus, the team is put in a slow-pressure cooker with Arcade, Dr. Doom, Garokk and finally the return of Magneto! Featuring guest-appearances by Spider-Woman, Dazzler, not to mention the debut of Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!
As Judge Robert Clive Jones enters the courtroom, plaintiff Frank Romano takes a deep breath. Finally, after all this time, his opportunity to seek justice has arrived. As Judge Jones bangs his gavel, a trial to determine the responsibility for the largest cheating scandal in Nevada Gaming History begins. Several years earlier, beneath the neon lights of Las Vegas, Romano became a partner in the American Coin Company. In the 1980s, as the company grew to be the third largest slot company in Nevada, Romano was content with his challenging and profitable work, despite regularly being at odds with his partners over the operating principles of the business. But in 1989, Romanos world changed forever when American Coin was seized and closed by the Gaming Control Board for rigging programs. In his gripping story of white collar crime, Frank shares the incredible details of his fall from grace and how he dedicated the rest of his life to recovering his monetary losses and professional reputation. American Coin provides an unforgettable glimpse behind closed doors of Nevadas biggest gaming scandal as one man embarks on a road to redemption lined with betrayal, deception, and murder.
Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-137. The biggest and best adventures of Marvels mighty mutants these are the X-Men Milestones! It doesnt get any more iconic than this tale of triumph and tragedy! The X-Men have fought many battles, embarked on galaxy-spanning adventures and defeated enemies of limitless might but none of it prepared them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own, Jean Grey, has gained cosmic power beyond all comprehension and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now the X-Men must decide between the life of the friend they cherish and the possible destruction of the entire universe! This touching tale of ultimate power and the triumph of the human spirit has been a cornerstone of the X-Men mythos for decades. Relive the saga that changed everything!