Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Author: Michael Pawuk

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2017-05-30

Total Pages: 1113

ISBN-13:

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Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.


Frank Miller's Robocop

Frank Miller's Robocop

Author: Frank Miller

Publisher: Avatar Press

Published: 2007-02-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592910359

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Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 1980s, and Frank Miller wanted to deliver a masterpiece with his original movie script, but Hollywood massively edited his work. In full-on action, the Robocop story is told as Frank Miller always intended, composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts! The vast majority of Miller's insane ideas, vicious black humor and robotic mayhem never made it to the screen, but every last bit is finally unleashed in this series! With sequential adaptation from Steven Grant and art by superstar Juan Jose Ryp, this sci-fi epic is not to be missed!


RoboCop Vol. 3: Last Stand Part Two

RoboCop Vol. 3: Last Stand Part Two

Author: Frank Miller

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Published: 2014-12-10

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1608864294

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WHY BOOM! LOVES IT: Finally, Frank MillerÕs lost screenplay for ROBOCOP 3 is brought to life as he originally intended. This deconstruction of the man inside the machine is the hard R-rated finale we always wanted! WHY YOUÕLL LOVE IT: From creator Frank Miller (SIN CITY, BATMAN: YEAR ONE) and artist Korkut ztekin (HELLRAISER: DARK WATCH) comes the untouched original vision for RoboCopÕs final chapter. Sequentially adapted by Steven Grant (PUNISHER: CIRCLE OF BLOOD), it puts THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS at the hands of Terry GilliamÕs BRAZIL. Also featuring the special epilogue written by SHELTERED creator, Ed Brisson. WHAT ITÕS ABOUT: Old Detroit is burning, and now only the squalor of Cadillac Heights stand in the way of OCPÕs vision for a perfect, clean, crime-free city. In the midst of this rebellion, RoboCop must stand with the people to end OCPÕs corporate tyranny and corruption once and for all. This is his last stand


World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Author: Walter Simonson

Publisher: Titan Publishing Company

Published: 2011-11

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780857680532

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In this epic tale, a new Council of Tirisfal is formed following an attempt on Med'an's life. And while Med'an, Valeera and Maraad travel to Kharazhan to speak with the shade of Med'an's father, Garona and Meryl team up to take out the ogre Cho'gall.


Ultimate Comics Divided We Fall, United We Stand

Ultimate Comics Divided We Fall, United We Stand

Author:

Publisher: Marvel

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785167815

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A crisis in the United States forces the Ultimates into action, as Cap, Iron Man and Thor finally reunite! The Ultimates target the forces working behind the scenes to rip the USA apart, as Hydra battles SHIELD, Thor makes a startling choice, and a secret weapon is revealed that could tip the country into chaos...forever! Plus: Kitty Pryde makes her stand - and as the X-Men fight for their lives in the Sentinel-controlled states, the war for mutant liberation begins! And with the nation under siege, Miles Morales - the all-new Spider-Man - decides to become a member of the Ultimates. And he will do absolutely anything it takes to earn that right. The Ultimate event of the year is here! COLLECTING: Ultimate Comics X-Men 13-18, Ultimate Comics Ultimates 13-18, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13-18


Black and White

Black and White

Author: Jackie Kessler

Publisher: Spectra

Published: 2009-06-02

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0553906666

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It's the ultimate battle of good versus good. They were best friends at an elite academy for superheroes in training, but now Callie Bradford, code name Iridium, and Joannie Greene, code name Jet, are mortal enemies. Jet is a by-the-book hero, using her Shadow power to protect the citizens of New Chicago. Iridium, with her mastery of light, runs the city’s underworld. For the past five years the two have played an elaborate, and frustrating, game of cat and mouse. But now playtime’s over. Separately Jet and Iridium uncover clues that point to a looming evil, one that is entwined within the Academy. As Jet works with Bruce Hunter—a normal man with an extraordinary ability to make her weak in the knees—she becomes convinced that Iridium is involved in a scheme that will level the power structure of America itself. And Iridium, teaming with the mysterious vigilante called Taser, uncovers an insidious plot that’s been a decade in the making…a plot in which Jet is key. They’re both right. And they’re both wrong. Because nothing is as simple as Black and White.


Moon Knight Vol. 2

Moon Knight Vol. 2

Author: Brian Wood

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2015-04-15

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1302479962

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‘Season Two' begins with a new creative team - and a blackout! When the city is thrust into darkness by a strange new threat, Moon Knight must use all of his weapons, (and personalities), to defeat a very different foe! Then, it's a hostage situation in a high-rise, and Moon Knight comes to the rescue. But in this cellphone camera society, he's doing it on the world stage! And as Moon Knight's psychiatrist digs deeper into the hero's complicated psyche, Mr. Knight learns that the doctor isn't what she seems! Plus: Moon Knight must break into the United Nations building but why? And can he deal with the consequences? When Mr. Knight finds himself a fugitive hunted by the NYPD, everything comes crashing down! Brian Wood (X-MEN, DMZ) takes the writing reins, so buckle up! Collecting Moon Knight (2014) #7-12.


Autonomous Horizons

Autonomous Horizons

Author: Greg Zacharias

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-04-05

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9781092834346

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Dr. Greg Zacharias, former Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force (2015-18), explores next steps in autonomous systems (AS) development, fielding, and training. Rapid advances in AS development and artificial intelligence (AI) research will change how we think about machines, whether they are individual vehicle platforms or networked enterprises. The payoff will be considerable, affording the US military significant protection for aviators, greater effectiveness in employment, and unlimited opportunities for novel and disruptive concepts of operations. Autonomous Horizons: The Way Forward identifies issues and makes recommendations for the Air Force to take full advantage of this transformational technology.


RoboCop: Citizen's Arrest

RoboCop: Citizen's Arrest

Author: Brian Wood

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781684152704

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A brand new RoboCop series set in the original continuity, featuring the return of Alex Murphy as an aged and depowered cyborg who is enlisted back into the fight against oppression once more. Thirty years have passed since Alex Murphy first took to the streets of Detroit as RoboCop. Following the destruction of its original entity, OCP has risen again, appropriated by a new tech startup and fashioned into a mobile app called OCPolice, allowing citizens to report any crime they see fit...and profit from it. Though the elite of Detroit have created what seems like a utopia, the poor and downtrodden pay the price, and they’ve had enough. They just need their champion, but the only question is: What happened to Alex Murphy? Written by visionary author Brian Wood (DMZ, Star Wars) and illustrated by Jorge Coelho (Venom, Loki), RoboCop: Citizens Arrest is the next chapter in the epic cult-favorite saga--a gripping modern dissection of government overreach and the slippery slope of privacy in the digital age.