Wednesday 18 September 2013

SOMETHING NEW

NEW GRAPHIC NOVELS
&
COLLECTED EDITIONS
WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER



Quite a varied diet of delicious books this week.

SUPERHEROES

ALL NEW X-MEN PREM HC VOL 03 OUT OF THEIR DEPTH

 The time-displaced young X-Men continue to adjust to a present day 
that's simultaneously more awe-inspiring and more disturbing than any future
 the young heroes had ever imagined for themselves. As Jean Grey pushes her
 powers to the limit, shaking her and the rest of the X-Men to the core, one 
of the young X-Men breaks rank - and leaves to join the adult Cyclops and his
 revolutionary crew! And when Mastermind targets the young Jean, will history
 repeat itself?
  Plus: When the teens find themselves face-to-face with the Uncanny Avengers,
 young Cyclops meets the adult version of the brother he thought he'd never see again! 
They never warned us about this sort of thing in temporal mechanics class! 
 Acclaimed writer Brian Michael Bendis further defines the future
 - and the past - of the X-Men! Collecting ALL-NEW X-MEN #11-15. 

BATWOMAN HC VOL 03 WORLDS FINEST



(Writer) J. H. Williams, Haden Blackman
 (Art) J. H. Williams, Trevor McCarthy
Batwoman's search for Medusa brings her together with Wonder Woman in these stories
 from issues #12-17 and #0, but even this team might not be enough to bring down the 
mythological monster, as Bones, the DEO, Abbot and the Religion of Crime all descend
 on Gotham City to take part in the fight. 
BATWOMAN TP VOL 02 TO DROWN THE WORLD
                                                           Collects  BATWOMAN #6-11

HARBINGER WARS TP

INHUMANS TP ORIGIN OF INHUMANS


 Not the cover but how lovely is that!

(Writer) Stan Lee (Artist) Jack Kirby
In 1965, a strange family of outcasts made their debut in the pages of 
FANTASTIC FOUR. The uncanny Inhumans quickly became more than 
just another set of adversaries - and they all but took over and made the
 magazine their own! The mysterious origins of Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon,
 Triton, Karnak, Crystal and Lockjaw were revealed month after month until 
reader demand gave them their own feature in THOR! Now, the story of the 
Inhumans and their wondrous, secret land Attilan is collected from the very
 beginning! From Medusa's debut as a member of the Frightful Four to the battle
 to break the Great Barrier, it's all here in incomparable Stan and Jack fashion!
 Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #36, #38, #41-47, #54, #62-65 and 
 ANNUAL #5, plus portions of #48, #50, #52 and #55-61; and material from 
THOR (1966) #146-152. 
IRON MAN EPIC COLLECTION TP ENEMY WITHIN
                                     Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #158-177 and ANNUAL #5. 

MMW DAREDEVIL HC VOL 07
                       Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #64-74 and IRON MAN (1968) #35-36. 

THUNDERBOLTS TP VOL 02 RED SCARE NOW
                                               Collects the recent Marvel Now series

TV/FILM/GAMES

ANGEL & FAITH TP VOL 04 DEATH & CONSEQUENCES
                                       (Writer) Christos N. Gage (Artist) Rebekah Isaacs

When a demon from Giles's past emerges in London, Angel has his chance to 
capture the final piece of Giles's soul. But when Faith's innocent Slayer friends
 end up standing between the guilt-ridden vampire and his prize, Angel is unwilling
 to sacrifice new lives for one that was already lost-even if it destroys 
his quest altogether! 
ARROW TP VOL 01
 Spinning out of the hit CW television series ARROW comes these digital-first adventures! 
These new stories from ARROW #1-6 and #1 SPECIAL EDITION fill in the gaps
 between episodes of one of TV's hottest new series!
      
TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE TP VOL 04
 Megatron's back... and CYBERTRON will never be the same. Everything
 BUMBLEBEE and his AUTOBOTS have built teeters at the edge of collapse-and 
STARSCREAM has to make the choice his whole life has
 been leading to. 
And meet the new PROWL-deadlier than ever, colder then any other
 AUTOBOT, and ready to end the DECEPTICON threat.

ALL THE REST

BOMB QUEEN DLX ED HC VOL 03
 BOMB QUEEN Volumes 5 and 6 completely re-mastered into a beautiful
 deluxe over-sized edition that will sit proudly on any pervert's...er, we mean
 collector's shelf! Featuring cameos by ShadowHawk, Youngblood,
 even President Obama! 

CENTURY WEST ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL



Writer/Artist Howard Chaykin
Century, Texas used to be a sleepy little burg, barely a whistlestop between
 nowhere and the great beyond...until the 20th Century arrived with a bang, 
bringing with it automobiles, aeroplanes, telephones, paved streets...and, of 
course, the movies.

Howard Chaykin tells the colorful story of the American West, transformed from
 frontier to legend, and how the American dream became a modern myth. 
CONAN PHENOMENON


 This in-depth tour through the history of fantasy's greatest hero covers everything
 from the earliest prose pieces of Robert E. Howard, to Frazetta's explosive
 artwork, through the Schwarzenegger film, and into the rebirth of the character
 at Dark Horse Comics. Comics historian Paul M. Sammon delivers an 
engrossing visual history! 

FIVE GHOSTS TP VOL 01 HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY




    Budget priced at £7.50
(Writer) Frank J. Barbiere (Artist) Chris Mooneyham
A BOLD NEW ERA OF PULP ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as "The Dreamstone," 
infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was possessed by five literary ghosts
 and has been granted access to their unique abilities. Collects FIVE GHOSTS: THE HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY #1-5 
JOE HILL THE CAPE HC DELUXE ED
 Based on a story by award-winning author Joe Hill, The Cape Deluxe brings
 both dark, powerful comic book series, The Cape and The Cape: 1969, together
 into one oversized volume. Also features the original prose story by Joe Hill!

LOST VEGAS TP

(Writer) Jim McCann (Artist) Janet Lee
"Part Star Wars, part Ocean's Eleven and all intergalactically awesome. 
Just go ahead and beam me up now." - USA Today
The Eisner Award-winning team behind Return of the Dapper Men reunite to 
create a completely different, and far more dangerous cosmos filled with intrigue
 as one gambler-turned-slave has 24 hours to go all in and pull off the greatest
 heist the universe has seen. Aboard a luxury star-cruiser whose glamour hides 
deep secrets that endanger the entire galaxy, will Roland choose his own freedom
 or expose the greatest lie hiding in plain sight? High risk stakes where either
 choice means someone will lose everything!
Collects LOST VEGAS #1-4

MORNING GLORIES DLX HC VOL 02
   Collects MORNING GLORIES #13-25
 
MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC TP VOL 02
 It's another unforgettable adventure in Equestria with all your favorite Ponies,
 and a brand-new story arc! When a long-unseeen enemy brings danger close to
 home and throws the Pony's world into darkness, the Ponies will have to face 
new challenges and conquer old fears.

NEIL YOUNGS GREENDALE TP



(Writer) Joshua Dysart (Artisr) Cliff Chiang
Legendary singer-songwriter, musician and activist Neil Young brings one of 
his most personal albums, GREENDALE, to comics. In the fall of 2003, as the 
nation gallops into war, a politically active teenaged girl named Sun lives, loves 
and dreams in a California town named Greendale. And when a Stranger comes to 
town - a character whose presence causes Greendale to, well, go to hell - 
she'll find herself on a journey both mystical and mythical.

ROMEO AND JULIET CANDLEWICK SC ED
  Gareth Hinds's stylish graphic adaptation of the Bard's romantic tragedy
 offers modern touches, including a diverse cast that underscores the story's
 universality. She's a Capulet. He's a Montague. But when Romeo and Juliet
 first meet, they don't know they're from rival families - and when they find out,
 they don't care. Their love is honest and raw and all consuming.But it's also 
dangerous. How much will they have to sacrifice before they can be together? 
In a masterful adaptation faithful to Shakespeare's original text, Gareth Hinds 
(Beowulf) transports readers to the sun-washed streets and market squares 
of Shakespeare's Verona, vividly bringing the classic play 
to life on the printed page.
 
SHOW ME A STORY WHY PICTURE BOOKS MATTER 



(Writer) Leonard S. Marcus
Max and Mickey; Miss Nelson; Pack, Quack, and Mrs. Mallard; Pigeon; Sylvester; 
John Henry; and a very hungry caterpillar - these are just a few of the
 beloved picture book characters discussed in Show Me a Story. 
Renowned children's literature authority Leonard S. Marcus speaks with
 their creators and asks about their childhood, their inspiration,
 their determination, their mentors, their creative choices, and more. 
Why do children love and need picture books so much?
 Marcus confirms that picture books matter because
 they make a difference in our children's lives. 
SMOKE ASHES TP
 Reporter Katie Shah’s exposés of the corruption of the English ruling class
 put her in the crosshairs of powerful men on a good day. Smoke and Ashes 
tells the stories of the bad days, as she and assassin Rupert Cain become 
targets of a sinister cabal bent on controlling the nation’s oil and of a
 psychotic intelligence that has uploaded itself onto the Internet!

• Art by Dan McDaid, Carla Speed McNeil, Bill Sienkiewicz,
 Igor Kordey, Richard Pace, Colleen Doran, and more!
“Alex de Campi makes the wonderful look effortless. I’m buying this,
 and you should too, if you have any sense at all.”
—Gail Simone (Batgirl, Secret Six)

STORMWATCH TP VOL 03 BETRAYAL
Collects  STORMWATCH #0 and 13-18

STUFF OF LEGEND TP VOL 04 TOY COLLECTOR
 (Writer) Brian Smith, Mike Raicht (Artist) Charles Paul Wilson

Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable 
of defeated the Boogeymen forever. Meanwhile, the Boogeyman contines
 to manipulate all the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to
 construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible. 
TECHNOPRIESTS SUPREME COLLECTION HC

 (Writer) Alejandro Jodorowsky (Artist) Zoran Janjetov

Follow Albino's complete galaxy spanning adventures on his path to 
becoming a Technopriest. Jodorowsky and Janjetov's epic Sci-Fi tale is
 presented here in its entirety and with the same content as the deluxe
 edition with slipcase released last year. This regular sized edition
 features a brand new introduction by the series' artist, 
Zoran Janjetov (Before the Incal). 
UNWRITTEN HC TOMMY TAYLOR & THE SHIP THAT SANK TWICE


WRITER MIKE CAREY/ARTIST PETER GROSS 

This exciting, original graphic novel explores the world of the 
Tommy Taylor novels in a visceral and direct way and is a great
 entry point for new readers.
Twenty-five years ago Tom’s father, Wilson Taylor, devised his subversive
 literary masterpiece. Now the blueprint of how a father gave his son
 vast power in order to accomplish a greater scheme is revealed. 
Partly told through Wilson’s own journal entries, juxtaposed with 
Tommy’s swashbuckling deep sea adventures with his trusty
 companions Peter and Sue, the story is at once a prequel
 and a parallel story to the ongoing series.

 WORLD OF WARCRAFT PEARL OF PANDARIA



(Writer) Micky Neilson (Artist) Sean Cheeks Galloway
In this original graphic novel published in a landscape format, meet the
 Pandaren, one of the most beloved (and mysterious) races in World of Warcraft!
 The tale introduces Li Li Stormstout, a precocious young student who
 lives atop a giant turtle called Shen-zin Su. Like the rest of the 
wandering island's pandaren, Li Li comes from a line of adventurers 
who left their homeland long ago to explore the world...and she
 wants nothing more than to chase that dream. But when Li Li runs
 away to find her famous uncle Chen, how will she survive Azeroth's perils?

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