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Zeleno sunce, crna spora

Jedna joj djevojčica maše. Ona se sjeti imena koje joj je dao Šveđanin. Tos. Ona se nasmije i mahne njoj, pomičući se poput usporenog slikarskog platna. Prelazi rukom preko ništavnog zraka, tankog i bezmirisnog. To znači da je zatražila izbornik. On se otvori. Crna spora, reče ona. Crna spora. Potom se otiskuje prema nebu, žutom nebu koje postaje svjetlo zelena nijansa, a svi je gledaju. U nebu boje jaglaca otvara se golema rupa od tinte, i ona ulijeće u nju, mimoilazeći se sa ženom preru-žnom da bi bila stvarna. Rupa se za njom zatvori. Hladno joj je. Osjeća led u prividnoj koži.

Spojeni

U društvu prije našeg svatko je imao neograničen pristup tehnologiji i posljedice su bile katastrofalne. Sada imamo samo osnovnu potrebnu tehnologiju – portale, čitače, pisače – a informacije koje primamo mnogo su konkretnije. Nije nužno da nutricionisti znaju upravljati zračnim vlakovima, a programeri, s druge strane, ne moraju znati kako pripravljati hranu. Takva specijalizacija čuva ljude od mogućnosti da ih informacije preplave. Ne moramo baš sve razumjeti. Društvo nas stalno podsjeća da postoji razlika između znanja i tehnologije. Znanje nas neće iznevjeriti. Tako je Društvo, kad je kultura postala prenatrpana, odlučilo zadržati po sto najboljih primjeraka svega – stotinu pjesama, stotinu slika, stotinu priča, stotinu napjeva. Ostatak je eliminiran.

Maturalne večeri iz pakla

Ostali autori: Stephenie Meyer Kim Harrison Michele Jaffe Lauren Myracle Opis: Maturalne večeri katkad doista znaju biti užas. Raspadne vam se frizura, podere vam se haljina, plesni vas partner gazi po cipelama, željeni se partner mazi s nekom drugom… Ta tako iščekivana večer lako se pretvori u pravu noćnu moru. Što tek biva kad se noćne more doslovce pojave na maturalnoj? Kada baš ondje vampir potraži sljedeću žrtvu? Kad se baš tamo sukobe biblijski demoni? Ili kad je maturantica i sama demon? Pa, takve maturalne večeri prava su strava i užas. Iz Pakla. Neke od njih vjerojatno vrlo dobro poznajete, dok za druge čujete prvi put. Bez brige: pet dama predstavljenih u ovoj knjizi u samom je vrhu američkog žanra književne strave. Njihovih pet pogleda na maturalne grozote bit će vam dovoljno da prestanete mariti za maturalne muke iz stvarnog života… i provedete nekoliko slasno jezovitih večeri uz njihove manje sretne maturante i maturantice.

X-men – Fall of x vol. 2

Alpha Flight (2023) #2, Astonishing Iceman (2023) #2, Children of the Vault (2023) #2, Jean Grey (2023) #2, Uncanny Spider-Man (2023) #1 Na talijanskom jeziku.

Black Panther, Vol. 7: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, Part Two

When a dissident from the Martian-conquered future, Erik Killraven, threatens to overthrow Wakanda, the disgraced prince must wager what little is left of his soul to save his people! And for years, the Maroons have lain dormant, planning the next stage of their rebellion. At last, it is time to strike – with a treasure hunt for unstable Vibranium! And with the Black Panther once again in their ranks, they’re certain of victory. But what will victory cost? When the chips are down, will the Maroons rise to heroism, or are they doomed by the trauma of their past? COLLECTING: BLACK PANTHER (2018) 7-12

Black Panther, Vol. 8: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, Part Three

Has T’Challa learned what it means to be king just in time to lose his kingdom? Weeks ago, the Black Panther disappeared on a mission into deep space, leaving behind his country, his family and the woman he loves. Now, at last, find out what Wakanda Prime has done without its king! And light-years away, as the race against Emperor N’Jadaka’s expansion continues, the goddess Bast makes a dramatic move and T’Challa reaches out for the life he left behind! The Maroons are looking to turn the tide, but when N’Jadaka comes for his revenge, will T’Challa’s plan be enough to free those the Empire has enslaved and open his pathway home? And even if he can, can he truly rid himself of the Intergalactic Empire and its despotic ruler? Collects Black Panther (2018) #13-18.

Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant, Vol. 1

Kamala Khan is back – and she’s an X-Man! Ms. Marvel bursts into the next phase of her life in an exciting adventure co-written by Iman Vellani, the MCU’s own Kamala, and Sabir Pirzada of both DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL and her Disney+ series! That’s right – the good news is that in the wake of her recent world-saving sacrifice, Ms. Marvel has been resurrected via Krakoan technology! What a way to learn she’s both an Inhuman AND a mutant! The bad news is that her debut at the Hellfire Gala didn’t go exactly as planned, and now all of mutantkind is being hunted worldwide! Plunged into a world of hate and fear, Kamala has a secret mission to pull off for the X-Men! Can an undercover Kamala infiltrate Orchis itself even as she struggles to acclimate to this new part of her identity? Collecting MS. MARVEL: THE NEW MUTANT #1-4, plus Kamala’s first full appearance from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE #1.

X-Men: Domino

Lady luck’s got nothing on Domino! They say fortune favors the brave, and there’s no merc braver than Neena Thurman. You were wowed by her probability-altering prowess in X-Force, and odds are good that you’ll love her solo adventures too! A rescue mission for the man she once loved pits Domino against Lady Deathstrike and Donald Pierce! Domino explores her uncanny origins as part of Project Armageddon – and finds a strangely familiar face! And things get hot and heavy for Domino and Wolverine as they’re caught between the Hand and the Assassins Guild! Plus, Domino battles Arcade, tries her luck alongside the Scarlet Witch and takes on the Terrigen Mists! DOMINO (1997) 1-3, DOMINO (2003) 1-4, SEX & VIOLENCE 1-3; MATERIAL FROM X-FORCE & CABLE ANNUAL ’95, A+X 10, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL (2016) 1

New Mutants Epic Collection, Vol. 7: Cable

Watch out, New Mutants – here comes the man called Cable! With the rest of the team in Asgard, Rusty and Skids are arrested by Freedom Force. The terrorist Mutant Liberation Front demands their release, but a mysterious metal-armed, gun-toting warrior with a glowing eye is targeting the MLF for reasons of his own! The New Mutants make the dangerous passage back to Earth, but soon cross paths with Cable – and their lives will never be the same again! The forceful reinvention of the New Mutants begins here, as Professor X’s former students join Cable to take on threats including Sabretooth, Skrulls and the shadowy Stryfe! Plus, the New Mutants battle Atlanteans, face their futures and tune in to TV-land! COLLECTING: VOL. 7: NEW MUTANTS (1983) 86-94, NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL (1984) 5-6, NEW MUTANTS SUMMER SPECIAL (1990) 1, MATERIAL FROM X-FACTOR ANNUAL (1986) 5, X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) 14

Avengers: West Coast Avengers: Family Ties

Hawkeye! His wife, Mockingbird! Wonder Man! Tigra! Iron Man! When the Avengers set up shop in California, there’s no shortage of enemies waiting to destroy them–from Kraven the Hunter to Morbius the Living Vampire to a war between Ultrons! Plus: It’s the most complicated family tree this side of Cyclops when the Vision marries the Scarlet Witch, and the Grim Reaper wants revenge! Guest-starring Hank Pym, the Wasp and the Thing!

The New Mutants Classic, Vol. 6

Cannonball! Wolfsbane! Sunspot! Warlock! Karma! The adventures of the next generation of the X-Men continue alongside Psylocke, Captain Britain and Longshot against the evils of Mojo and Spiral! Plus: The deadly threats of Empath, Legion and the Magus! Danielle Moonstar, in a gunfight with Death herself! And the tragic tale of Larry Bodine! With guest appearances by the X-Men, Lila Cheney, Dazzler and Kitty Pryde! Collecting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #41-47 and ANNUAL #2, and X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #10.

New Warriors: Darkness & Light

Collects New Warriors (1990) #27-36 and Annual #3, Night Four Control #1-4 and material From Marvel Holiday Special #2. As the Infinity War begins, Speedball and Rage take on their doppelgangers! But when the Warriors head to the Middle East to fight a whole different kind of war, they must face harsh truths — and make impossible decisions! Night Thrasher steps out of the Warriors’ shadow to take care of business — learning the four key steps to control his own destiny! But when the Darkforce, source of Silhouette’s powers, threatens to engulf New York City in eternal shadow, the Warriors — along with Spider-Man and Doctor Strange — must face the darkness within! Will Cloak and Dagger join the team? Who is (or are?) Turbo? And the imprisoned Marvel Boy begins his journey to justice!

FF, Volume 1: Fantastic Faux

The Fantastic Four have formed a new team to guard the planet, and their wards in the Future Foundation, while they’re on an interdimensional journey: Scott Lang, the incredible Ant-Man, Jen Walters, the gamma-spawned She-Hulk, Medusa, Queen of the Inhumans and Ms Thing. But how does the world respond when this new FF making its public debut; how do the future Foundation kids feel about these new grown-ups running the show? And what does Scott Lang have in store for Dr. Doom, the man responsible for his daughter Stature’s death? The war begins. Collecting: FF 4-8

Justice League United, Volume 2: The Infinitus Saga

Visionary writer Jeff Lemire (GREEN ARROW, ANIMAL MAN) and artist Neil Edwards (FOREVER EVIL: A.R.G.U.S.) bring together two teams of heroes from across centuries: Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Supergirl, Animal Man, Stargirl, Equinox, and Alanna and Alan Strange—together they are the Justice League United. They’ve barely been together long enough to consider themselves a team, and already they’re faced with a threat that could destroy all of space—and time. A group of time-traveling crusaders called the Legion of Super-Heroes has suddenly appeared on the JLU’s doorstep with a dire warning: Ultra, the multi-alien hybrid the team just rescued from the mad Thanagarian shape-shifter, Lord Byth, has a future of doom and destruction ahead of him. The Legion has come back to stop young Ultra before he ever gets a chance to become Infinitus, annihilator of worlds! Though this devastation won’t happen until the 31st century, the Legion believes they can prevent it in the present day. Little do they know that their presence out of time will only accelerate the course of events—and that fits perfectly into Byth’s master plan! Collects: Justice League United #7-10, Annual #1, Futures End #1 and Justice League Futures End #1.