The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia, Volume 2: 2000-2010

The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia, Volume 2: 2000-2010

Author: Peter Dendle

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2012-09-18

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 0786492880

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This is a comprehensive overview of zombie movies in the first 11 years of the new millennium, the most dynamic and vital period yet in the history of the zombie genre. It serves not only as a follow-up to its predecessor (The Zombie Movie Encyclopedia, McFarland 2001), which covered movies from 1932 up until the late 1990s, but also as a fresh exploration of what uniquely defines the genre in the 2000s. In-depth entries provide critical analysis of the zombie as creature in more than 280 feature-length movies, from 28 countries and filmed on six continents. An appendix offers shorter entries for more than 100 shorts and serials.


Knights of Heliopolis

Knights of Heliopolis

Author: Alejandro Jodorwosky

Publisher: Titan Comics

Published: 2021-04-14

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1787737217

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Acclaimed writer Jodorowsky puts a supernatural spin on one of the greatest myths in the history of France, The Man in the Iron Mask, rewritten as a grand, esoteric fable. The 18th century. In a monastery in the North of Spain hides the sacred temple of the Knights of Heliopolis: an assembly of immortal alchemists cut off from the world. As disciple Seventeen prepares to complete his training and integrate order, his master Fulcanelli reveals to the other knights the terrible secret of his origins – Seventeen is actually the hidden son of King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette! Will the young heir remain in the shadows, faithful to the millennial precepts of Alchemy, or reveal himself and claim the throne?


Wika

Wika

Author: Thomas Day

Publisher: Titan Comics

Published: 2021-03-17

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1782768556

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Immerse yourself in the stunning steampunk Lord of the Rings-esque fantasy world of Wika, a graphic novel from award-winning artist Olivier Ledroit! After narrowly escaping an uprising that claims the lives of her parents, Wika, the last of a royal line of fairies, must evade the assassins on her trail long enough to discover the secret of her lineage. Uncover Thomas Day’s first comic book story – a dark tale of magic and mystery, with fairies, dwarves, goblins and elves, in a stunning fantasy world brought to life by the beautiful illustrations of Olivier Ledroit. A rewriting of the fairy tale genre in beautiful baroque illustrations.


Plague Town

Plague Town

Author: Dana Fredsti

Publisher: Titan Books

Published: 2012-04-27

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0857686380

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People are dying. Then they are waking up hungry. In the small university town of Redwood Grove, people are succumbing to a lethal strain of flu. They are dying—but not for long. Ashley Parker and her boyfriend are attacked by these shambling, rotting creatures that crave human flesh. Their lives will never be the same again. When she awakes Ashley discovers that she is a "wild card"— immune to the virus—and is recruited by a shadowy paramilitary organization that offers her the chance to fight back. Trained by gorgeous vegan Gabriel, and bonding with her fellow wild cards, Ashley begins to discover skills she never knew she had. As the town falls to ever-growing numbers of the infected, Ashley and her team fight to contain the outbreak—but will they be enough?


Lone Sloane Chaos

Lone Sloane Chaos

Author: Philippe Druillet

Publisher: Titan Comics

Published: 2020-10-14

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 1787735737

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From death comes birth. And from the depths of time and space comes: Chaos! Lone Sloane is no more – his nemesis, the evil Shaan, has taken control of the planet Kazhann and intends to dominate the universe. Parading his body around like a trophy, Shaan never suspects that with love comes life. From the breath of the enigmatic Legend, a revolution will stir, and chaos will be brought to its knees, once and for all.


Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge

Author: Francesco Dimitri

Publisher: Titan Comics

Published: 2021-07-07

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1787735656

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Acclaimed author Francesco Dimitri and award-winning artist Mario Alberti tell a story of extraordinary people who are brought together to uncover a deadly conspiracy that threatens the world… The mysterious Leviathan Corporation offers an exclusive group of experts and pioneers an incredible challenge: the Dodecathlon! Mark, Stella, Hiroshi, Jirakee, and Delroy join forces for tasks that will not only push them to their limits, but risk their very lives. Only by completing it will they find answers, and a prize of apocalyptic proportions. Scientists, artists, entrepreneurs… they are the best of humanity. They are the Cutting Edge! “This slow-burn supernatural mystery churns with razor-sharp storytelling.” – Syfy Wire “This is what I want to see every single time I open up a comic book.” – Reading With a Flight Ring


Azimut

Azimut

Author: Wilfrid Lupano

Publisher: Titan Comics

Published: 2022-03-02

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1787737829

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The North Pole has disappeared! With no compass to divide the world, chaos ensues! Nations ride to war; a beautiful woman travels across the brawling continents to find eternal life; a daring aeronaut and a lovesick rabbit follow behind, sworn to thwart her quest; an eccentric scientist’s study of time-manipulating creatures has collapsed; and the mythical Time Snatcher, who stalks men’s dreams and steals their youth while they sleep, has reappeared. But what has the missing magnetic north got to do with it all? None can say, but the fate of the world hangs by a thread! Written by the award-winning Wilfrid Lupano and illustrated by Crayon d’Or prize winner Jean-Baptiste Andréae, Azimut is perfect for fans of Terry Gilliam and the whimsical creatures of Lewis Carroll.


Contemporary Japanese Cinema Since Hana-Bi

Contemporary Japanese Cinema Since Hana-Bi

Author: Adam Bingham

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2015-06-23

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0748683747

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This book studies the key genres in contemporary Japanese cinema through analysis of their key representative films. It considers both those films whose generic lineage is clearly definable (samurai, yakuza, horror) as well as the singularity of several recent trends in the country's filmmaking (such as magic realist filmmaking).


History Of The Marvel Universe

History Of The Marvel Universe

Author: Mark Waid

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 1302519662

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Collects History Of The Marvel Universe #1-6. It’s the greatest tale ever told — and you’ve never seen it like this! Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel’s past and present! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras!