The creature that once killed The Man of Steel returns to finish him -- but can even Doomsday battle the combined might of both Superman and Wonder Woman?
The dust may have settled in Smallville after Superman’s encounter with Doomsday, but the Man of Steel did not escape unscathed: infected by Doomsday’s toxic virus, Superman is slowly turning into a greater threat to Earth than the alien monster ever was.Soon the plague that affected Clark Kent’s hometown has spread to Metropolis, and the new “Super Doom” is leaving a path of destruction across the planet. Wonder Woman alone believes her partner can still be saved – will she be proven right, or will she be forced to do the unthinkable in order to save the world?Writer Charles Soule and artist Tony S. Daniel lead an all-star creative team in SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: WAR AND PEACE, chronicling the world's most powerful couple as they face down Doomsday! Collects issues #8-12, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1, WONDER WOMAN: FUTURES END #1 and SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: FUTURES END #1.
To stop Doomsday from destroying his adopted planet, Superman fought him to the bitter end. But with one threat gone, a new one surfaces in the very body of the Last Son of Krypton. Superman must fight a battle within his own mind, body and heart with the help of the woman he loves. With their combined might, it still may not be enough to save the doomed Superman.
The dust may have settled in Smallville after Superman's encounter with Doomsday, but the Man of Steel did not escape unscathed: infected by Doomsday's toxic virus, Superman is slowly turning into a greater threat to Earth than the alien monster ever was. Soon the plague that affected Clark Kent's hometown has spread to Metropolis, and the new "Super Doom" is leaving a path of destruction across the planet. Wonder Woman alone believes her partner can still be saved--will she be proven right, or will she be forced to do the unthinkable in order to save the world?
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.
Celebrates the talents of DC Comics artist Alex Ross in a collection of his drawings, never-before-seen sketches, limited edition prints, and other artwork, all reproduced in full color, accompanied by a study of Ross's creative process, a new Superman-Batman story, and a new Robin origin story. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Acknowledgments -- List of Illustrations -- Introduction: Representation Matters -- Chapter 1: "The Sexier the Outfit, the Fewer Questions Asked": Wonder Woman -- Chapter 2: "When You Go Out At Night, You Won't Be Alone": Batgirl(s) and Birds of Prey -- Chapter 3: "Somebody Has To Save Our Skins!" Padmé Amidala, Leia Organa, and Jaina Solo in Star Wars -- Chapter 4: "No Such Things as Limits": The X-Women -- Chapter 5: "Slayers. Every One of Us": Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- Chapter 6: "Part of Something Bigger": Ms. Marvel(s) and Captain Marvel(s) -- Conclusion: Superwomen, Diversity, and Representation -- Bibliography -- Index