Ovaj strip-album donosi jednu od mračnijih faza Marvelova serijala o Thunderboltsima, timu sastavljenom od bivših zlikovaca i moralno upitnih pojedinaca koji djeluju pod pokroviteljstvom države. Radnja je smještena u razdoblje kada Norman Osborn preuzima središnju ulogu u sigurnosnom aparatu Marvelova svijeta, a Thunderboltsi postaju produžena ruka njegove politike straha, kontrole i manipulacije. Priča istražuje napetosti unutar samog tima, sukobe lojalnosti i osobne ambicije njegovih članova. Kako se pritisak izvana povećava, tako rastu i unutarnje podjele, a pitanje povjerenja postaje ključno. Strip se bavi temama moći, korupcije, iskupljenja i cijene koju pojedinci plaćaju kada pristanu biti oruđe tuđih planova. Ton je mračan i politički nabijen, s naglaskom na psihologiju likova i dinamiku između prisile i slobodne volje. Scenarij potpisuje Andy Diggle, britanski autor poznat po radu na naslovima poput “The Losers” i “Daredevil”, čiji stil karakterizira snažan ritam, čvrsta struktura i fokus na moralne dileme likova. Njegov pristup Thunderboltsima naglašava napetost i cinizam razdoblja “Dark Reign”, čineći ovu epizodu posebno zanimljivom za čitatelje koji vole kompleksnije, tamnije superherojske priče. Ovo izdanje idealno je za ljubitelje Marvelovih antijunaka, za čitatelje koji prate širu sliku Marvelova univerzuma tog razdoblja, ali i za one koji traže strip s izraženim političkim podtekstom i naglašenom dramom među likovima.
Sedmi svezak serijala donosi nastavak modernog i emocionalno snažnog pristupa Mladim Titanima kakav je obilježio rad Geoffa Johnsa na ovom naslovu. U središtu su mladi junaci poput Robina (Tim Drake), Superboya, Wonder Girl i ostalih članova tima koji pokušavaju pronaći vlastiti identitet pod sjenom svojih slavnih mentora iz Lige pravde. Johns istražuje teme nasljeđa, odgovornosti i odrastanja, postavljajući pitanje što znači biti heroj u svijetu obilježenom velikim gubicima i moralnim dvojbama. Ova faza serijala poznata je po kombinaciji dinamične akcije i snažnog karakterizacijskog razvoja. Likovi se suočavaju s osobnim krizama, napetostima unutar tima i prijetnjama koje testiraju njihovu odanost i zrelost. Naglasak nije samo na spektakularnim sukobima, nego i na emocionalnim posljedicama života pod maskom. Geoff Johns jedan je od najutjecajnijih suvremenih autora američkog superherojskog stripa, poznat po revitalizaciji brojnih DC-jevih likova i serijala. Njegov rad na Mladim Titanima često se ističe kao jedan od najuspješnijih modernih pristupa timu, jer uspijeva spojiti klasični duh serijala s ozbiljnijim, suvremenim tonom. Ovaj svezak privući će čitatelje koji vole timske superherojske priče s naglaskom na karaktere, kao i obožavatelje DC-jevog svemira koji žele pratiti razvoj mlađe generacije junaka u ključnom razdoblju njihova sazrijevanja.
Gail Simone’s fan-favorite team of rogues and bad guys returns in an all-new collection that pits one team member against the whole group. This volume finds Thomas Blake – a.k.a. Catman – heading to Africa to find the three men who kidnapped his long lost son. Catman leaves a trail of destruction in his wake that threatens to destroy the Secret Six once and for all.
Treća knjiga sabire nastavak utjecajnog serijala o Teen Titansima koji je početkom 2000-ih redefinirao mladu generaciju DC-jevih junaka. Radnja se nadovezuje na potresne događaje iz prethodnih nastavaka i smješta tim u razdoblje preispitivanja, gubitaka i novih početaka. Mladi heroji – suočeni s osobnim tragedijama, moralnim dvojbama i rastućim prijetnjama – pokušavaju pronaći ravnotežu između običnog života i odgovornosti koju nosi njihova moć. Središnje teme uključuju odrastanje, krivnju, iskupljenje i teret nasljeđa. Likovi se bore s posljedicama vlastitih odluka, ali i s očekivanjima starijih generacija heroja. Dinamika unutar tima prolazi kroz napetosti i promjene, a sukobi s novim i starim neprijateljima dodatno testiraju njihovu povezanost i povjerenje. Geoff Johns poznat je po emocionalno snažnom pristupu superherojskim pričama i produbljivanju karakterizacije, što je vidljivo i ovdje: akcija je prisutna, ali naglasak je na unutarnjim borbama i razvoju likova. Johns je jedan od najznačajnijih autora modernog DC-a, zaslužan za revitalizaciju serijala poput Green Lanterna i Flasha, a njegov rad na Teen Titansima često se ističe kao jedna od najuspjelijih interpretacija tima nakon klasične ere. Ova knjiga posebno će zanimati čitatelje koji vole superjunačke priče s izraženom emocionalnom težinom, kompleksnim odnosima i osjećajem kontinuiteta unutar šireg DC univerzuma. Idealna je za kolekcionare, dugogodišnje fanove, ali i nove čitatelje koji žele uroniti u jednu od ključnih faza moderne povijesti Teen Titansima.
Ova opsežna zbirka donosi klasične strip-priče o Captain Marvelu, jednom od ključnih likova Marvelova svemira, nastale u razdoblju kada je Stan Lee, zajedno s drugim autorima i crtačima Marvela, oblikovao temelje modernog superherojskog stripa. Riječ je o avanturama izvornog Captain Marvela (Mar-Vella), kozmičkog junaka čije su priče povezivale znanstvenu fantastiku, superjunačku akciju i tipičnu Marvelovu emocionalnu dubinu. Radnja prati sukobe između Zemlje i vanzemaljskih sila, osobito Kree carstva, te unutarnje dileme protagonista rastrganog između dužnosti i osobnog identiteta. Kroz dinamične zaplete istražuju se teme odgovornosti, odanosti, žrtve i pripadnosti – česta obilježja Marvelovih priča iz zlatnog i srebrnog doba stripa. Stan Lee, jedan od najutjecajnijih autora u povijesti stripa i suosnivač Marvel Comicsa, poznat je po stvaranju ili su-stvaranju brojnih kultnih likova poput Spider-Mana, Fantastične četvorke i Hulka. Njegov pristup likovima – davanje ljudskih slabosti i moralnih dvojbi superjunacima – snažno je obilježio i ovu seriju. Ova knjiga posebno će zanimati kolekcionare, ljubitelje klasičnih američkih stripova te čitatelje koji žele istražiti rane kozmičke priče Marvelova svemira i razvoj jednog od njegovih važnih junaka. Riječ je o vrijednom izdanju koje objedinjuje povijesno značajan materijal i pruža uvid u razdoblje kada su postavljani temelji današnje popularne kulture superjunaka.
As they adjust to having Xavier’s stepbrother and their former enemy, Juggernaut, at the Xavier Institute, a group of X-Men investigates a murder committed by a lycanthropic mutant, bringing them into contact with Maximus Lobo.
Love and politics collide in this seductive adventure as two women find themselves entangled in a race to unearth the legendary lost treasure of the last Sultan! In present day Turkey, Kim Nelson continues her quest to recover the rumored long-lost treasure of the Ottoman Empire that only her grandmother, Jade, had the power to find. But Kim has inherited the powers of her alluring ancestor—powers that hold the key to a treasure that no one has ever laid eyes on; the powers of a djinn. Now, following her escape from Turkey’s last remaining harem, Kim is finally ready to unlock the secrets of her heritage. However, Kim Nelson was not the first in her family to seek the treasure. Back in the early twentieth century, Jade has been kidnapped by Lord Nelson in his efforts to retrieve his wife from the depths of the Sultan’s harem. It’s not long before the captive falls in love with the captor, and the pair experiences an unprecedented passion. Now having stolen the hearts of both Lord and Lady Nelson, Jade will do whatever it takes to protect their love, even if it means stealing the great treasure of the last sultan.
The age of the New Defenders begins here! The Beast assembles the infamous non-team into a real super-group, featuring members both old and new – from Gargoyle and Valkyrie to fellow ex-X-Men Iceman and Angel – and now the newly focused heroes must face some of their greatest challenges! Can the Defenders, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. stop the Secret Empire’s Professor Power before he takes revenge on Professor X – and starts World War III ? Plus: Iceman takes on the villainous Void in a time-traveling existential adventure! Beast and Dazzler versus Doctor Doom and a mutant fight club! The menace of Manslaughter! The power of Odin! The redemption of Moondragon! The attack of…Frog-Man and the Walrus?! And much more!
Mračni, cinični i nepopravljivo britanski čarobnjak John Constantine u ovom se izdanju nalazi u središtu jednog od najpoznatijih i najhvaljenijih razdoblja serijala. Priča ga zatiče u trenutku kada se suočava s vlastitom smrtnošću – dijagnoza terminalne bolesti tjera ga da posegne za svim svojim lukavstvima, znanju o okultnom i manipulativnim sposobnostima kako bi nadmudrio sile Pakla. Ono što slijedi nije klasična borba dobra i zla, nego prljava, moralno dvosmislena igra u kojoj su granice između spasenja i prokletstva zamagljene. Autor je Garth Ennis, irski scenarist poznat po britkom humoru, provokativnosti i naslovima poput „Preacher“ i „The Boys“. Njegov rad na ovom serijalu smatra se jednim od vrhunaca modernog horor-stripa: kombinira nadnaravno s društvenim realizmom, crnim humorom i duboko ljudskim temama poput ovisnosti, krivnje, vjere i straha od smrti. Constantine nije heroj u klasičnom smislu, već preživljava zahvaljujući inteligenciji, prijevari i spremnosti da plati visoku cijenu. Ovo izdanje idealno je za čitatelje koji vole mračne, inteligentne stripove za odraslu publiku, kao i za one koji žele upoznati jedno od ključnih djela izdavačke kuće Vertigo. Priča ostavlja snažan dojam i potvrđuje zašto je ovaj lik postao kultna figura suvremenog stripa.
Loki has woven his intricate scheming throughout every level of Thor’s existence. From Asgard to Oklahoma, from Latveria to Hell, the Trickster has involved the likes of Dr. Doom, Hela, Norman Osborn and even Mephisto to meet his sinister goals. But when his plans spiral out of control – culminating in the Siege of Asgard and the return of an ancient evil so terrible it means certain disaster to even speak its name – it’s up to Thor and his fellow Asgardians to save the day. But who, if anyone, will save Loki? And what soul-saving part does Dani Moonstar of the New Mutants have to play? All this and more by one of today’s most celebrated Asgardian chroniclers, fan-favorite scribe Kieron Gillen! Collecting THOR (1966) #604-614, SIEGE: LOKI and NEW MUTANTS (2009) #11.
The groundbreaking creative team of bestselling author Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev reunite for a mystery thriller that will bring the DC Universe to its knees! The world’s greatest detectives race to solve the mystery of Leviathan only to discover that this time, they’re already too late. Leviathan is in control. With startling ease, a newly dangerous and aggressive secret organization called Leviathan has returned and has been systematically wiping out all its competition. The ways of the old world no longer work. Now Leviathan is turning its sights to molding the world into its own radical vision of order. Can this new threat’s growth be stopped? Join Lois Lane as she leads Batman, Green Arrow, Plastic Man, Manhunter, the Question along with a couple of surprise sleuths in the search of the man who sits behind the cloak of Leviathan. But will whoever find him first capture him…or join him? Brian Michael Bendis (Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man, Superman, Daredevil) and Alex Maleev (Infamous Iron Man, Scarlet, Spider-Woman) weave their unique blend of crime noir to rock the DC Universe to its core in their latest masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come! Collects Event Leviathan #1-7
As a massive cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the DC Universe, a war of faith tests the might of the Spectre and the souls of humanity! Darkseid, the malevolent New God has waged a brainwashing war against mankind, leaving the Spectre – God’s embodiment of vengeance – to face off against the mad god’s followers. Worshipping a religion based on crime, these disciples plan on subduing humanity and extinguishing its free will. It’s up to the Spectre, the Question and Batwoman to take down these minions before all hope is lost! Featuring stunning art from DC newcomer Philip Tan (Spawn).
John Byrne writes and draws Alpha Flight’s early adventures! See such unlikely heroes as Puck, Sasquatch, Northstar?and Guardian take on the threats of the Super-Skrull, Omega Flight, the Master of the World and the Plodex! Plus: Alpha?Flight origins, Marrina falls in love with Namor, and a team?member’s death! And not one, but two takes on the classic?X-Men adventure in which Weapon Alpha tried to take Wolverine back to Canada!
Villains United is one of the four miniseries that lead up to DC’s Infinite Crisis.Lex Luthor uses the events of Identity Crisis (as well as the threat of unstoppable force) to persuade nearly every super villain to join his society, which is led by a core group of himself, Deathstroke, Talia, Black Adam, Dr. Psycho, and Calculator. But a band of relatively obscure villains–Cat Man, Scandal, Cheshire, Deadshot, Parademon, and Ragdoll–organized by a mysterious figure named Mockingbird and calling themselves the Secret Six, defy Luthor, leading to all-out war.It’s action-packed and includes some fantastic full-page shots, and is fun for people who like to pick out people from criminal lineups.If you can’t recognize everyone, the trade paperback has a guide to the characters as well as a summary of events leading up to the six-issue series (but not the 2006 one-shot issue published during the run of Infinite Crisis).Written by Gail Simone (Birds of Prey) with art by Dale Eaglesham and Val Semeiks. –David Horiuchi
No matter how well she handles the Sisterhood of Evil Mutants, Moonstone and Blackout, the Tatterdemalion, and other villains, Alison Blaire never set out to be a super hero – just a superstar! But her big film break shatters that dream when she’s outed to the public as a mutant, and not even the Beyonder can mend her stricken soul! After a series of adventures with bounty hunters, cults, and family secrets, she’s ready to start a new life – but with the stage, the big screen, and the fashion runway all closed to her, what success will she find…in the combat arena? Guest-starring Power Man and Iron Fist, the Inhumans, Millie the Model, and more than half a dozen X-Men! Collects Dazzler #22-42, Marvel Graphic Novel #12, Beauty and The Beast #1-4, and Secret Wars II #4.
One of the country’s most outspoken anti-mutant leaders…has a mutant daughter! Now it’s up to X-Factor to rescue this young girl from her father! But when the team faces unexpected consequences for saving the girl, X-Factor brings big trouble to their employers, Serval Industries…heavily armed trouble. Plus: Gambit does something naughty. And when his indiscretion is found out, nobody is happy. Serval Industries brings you the heroes you need in any situation: an all-new X-Factor for an all-new day!
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