John Roshell
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"A fascinating and entertaining biography of Alexander Hamilton, in graphic novel format. Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father!tells the story of one of the most ambitious and controversial figures in American history in a graphic novel format. From a rough childhood on the Caribbean island of Nevis to the highest levels of American politics, Alexander Hamilton's life was filled with adventure, conflict, and controversy. Full-color illustrations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A graphic biography of civil rights leader and American icon Martin Luther King Jr. This graphical biography tells the story of the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement. With full-color illustrations and a historically accurate narrative, Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality! will inform and entertain readers of all ages. From his childhood in Atlanta to his rise as an international icon of human rights and a fiery orator...
Author
Series
Publisher
Portable Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The inspiring story of Abraham Lincoln's life, in graphic novel format. Considered by many historians to be the greatest American president, Abraham Lincoln led the Union at the greatest turning point in the nation's history. Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union!tells the story of one of America's most admired figures in graphic novel format. From his childhood on a farm in Kentucky to the battlefields of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln served the...
Author
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"When the wizards of the Autumnlands reach through time to bring back a legendary hero, they don't get the savior they expected. But in a shattered, besieged city, he's their only hope of survival-and possibly their entire world's, as well" --
Author
Publisher
DC Comics/Vertigo
Language
English
Description
"A major new epic begins featuring Winged Victory, Samaritan, and the Confessor, three of Astro City's most popular heroes. When criminal charges are brought against Winged Victory, the Confessor must investigate and it leads to open combat with Samaritan! Can Astro City's three greatest heroes find a way to work together against this mystery threat? Plus, Winged Victory's origin is revealed at last! Collects ASTRO CITY #7-10 and ASTRO CITY VISITOR'S...
Author
Publisher
Homage Comics
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
"It's only Kiefer Sqaure... a run-down eyesore of tenements and lost hopes, the home of petty criminals, down-and-outers, hired muscle and worse. And nobody cares -- not the cops, not the city, and certainly not the super-heroes that soar above Astro City, making the world safe for everyone else. So when someone starts killing the small-time super-villians of Kiefer Square, it falls to one man to do something about it. Steeljack, a.k.a. the Steel-Jacketed...
Author
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In the shining city of Demacia, order reigns. The realm is safe and the people are happy...unless you're a mage. In a place where magic is outlawed, Luxanna Crownguard must hide who she truly is when she begins to exhibit magical powers. But when she seeks out an imprisoned mage to learn to control her magic, will she protect herself...or doom Demacia?"--Provided by publisher.
10) God of war: 1
Author
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The God of War takes on the world of norse gods, starting with a cult of bear berserkers! Kratos, God of War, has returned! His war on the gods of Olyumpus long past, Kratos builds a new life for himself in the remote Norse wilds. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a strange being mauled by a monstrous bear. But for the...
Author
Publisher
DC Comics/Vertigo
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Brian Kinney has left his rural home, seeking adventure in the big city - Astro City. After working his way into the super-hero scene as a busboy and waiter, Brian attracts the attention of Astro City's vigilante Confessor. Dubbed Alter Boy, Brian becomes the Confessors sidekick. While Astro City suffers under the looming threat of a serial killer on the loose and the city government moves to ban super heroes altogether, Brian questions the actions...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this new Astro City collection, the spotlight falls on Quarrel and Crackerjack as they face a real crisis: What does an aging crimefighter do when time starts to take its toll? Plus, a look into Quarrel's origins--and the end of the line for one of Astro City's most stalwart heroes. And what's a talking gorilla to do when he's always wanted to be a drummer in a rock and roll band? That's right, he goes to Astro City. But from there, well, things...
Author
Publisher
Titan Comics
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Bestselling comics writer Jody Houser and fan-favorite artist Rachael Stott launch the Doctor into a new universe of unforgettable adventure! Featuring Jodie Whittaker as the first female incarnation of the Doctor! Bursting straight out of her hit new television adventures, this first collection of the Thirteenth Doctor's comic book tales is a scorchingly fresh incarnation, taking the show - and its comic strip adventures - where no Doctor has gone...
Author
Publisher
Titan Comics
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This critically acclaimed new story sees the Thirteenth Doctor, Rian, Yaz, and Graham stumble upon a sinister alien race with a thirst for human blood! Their second comic book adventure sees the gang track the Stilean Flesh Eaters throughout history, encountering friends, old and new, along the way. For once, the humans seem to know more about what's going on than the Doctor, thanks to a podcast (Hidden Human History) that everyone is listening to...
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Series
Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
The birth and childhood of young James Howlett: the secrets and intrigue of his family history and the first struggle with his subconscious savagery that culminated in tragedy. James' flight from everything he once knew led to the forging of the man known as Logan!
Author
Publisher
Homage Comics
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
"The world of Astro City is an internationally-famous world of wonders -- of noble superheroes and sinister villians. But the city has a darker face, one that's only seen after sundown. And it's that city -- a city of shadows and monsters, where nothing is quite what it seems -- that teenaged Brian Kinney encounters when he arrives in town with dreams of becoming a hero himself. To realize his dreams, he'll have to learn to understand this dark city...
Author
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"When the wizards of the Autumnlands reach through time to bring back a legendary hero, they don't get the savior they expected. But in a shattered, besieged city, he's their only hope of survival-and possibly their entire world's, as well"--
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"The full story of Marvel's most mystery-shrouded mutant, revealed at last! Long before he became an X-Man, before he was transformed by Weapon X, he was a boy named James Howlett. But what tragedy could strike that would set him on the path to becoming the ferocious Wolverine? Follow young James from a life of privilege and that fateful fi rst "snikt," through the devastating events that rip him from his family and ultimately drive him into the wilderness....