Thorgal - Volume 10 - The Sun Sword

Author: Jean Van Hamme
Publisher: Cinebook
ISBN: 1849188270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
A wandering Thorgal is captured and enslaved by Orgoff, a cruel man who appointed himself the local lord after defeating the old one. Orgoff wields the dreadful power of the Sun Sword, which the peasants say makes him invulnerable. Thorgal, of course, is not convinced. Escaping, he encounters the last of the rebels against the new order—and an old enemy. Together, they will have to defeat Orgoff and his allies and recover the Sun Sword.

The Adventures of Tupaia

Author: Courtney Sina Meredith
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760872024
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71

Book Description
Follow Tupaia as he grows up in Ra'iatea, becoming a high-ranking 'arioi and master navigator. Join him as he meets up with Cook in Tahiti and sails as part of the crew on the Endeavour across the Pacific to Aotearoa. Witness the encounters between tangata whenua and the crew as the ship sails around the coast, and discover the important role Tupaia plays as translator and cultural interpreter. Written in dramatic prose and verse by Courtney Sina Meredith and stunningly illustrated in graphic style by Mat Tait, this is an essential book for all New Zealanders.

The Heading Dog Who Split in Half

Author: Michael Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927213575
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description

The Kingdom Beneath the Sand

Author: Jean Van Hamme
Publisher: Thorgal
ISBN: 9781849183451
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
He's a child of the stars, beloved of the gods and touched by destiny, but also a reluctant hero, a simple man with simple dreams. Thorgal: an extraordinary Viking saga with strong elements of science fiction, by one of the master scriptwriters of Franco-Belgian comics.Already 17 volumes available from Cinebook!

From Earth's End

Author: Adrian Kinnaird
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869799953
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
Languages : en
Pages : 447

Book Description
The first major book dedicated to New Zealand cartoonists, and a well researched celebration of New Zealand comics and graphic novels. New Zealand has a rich history of comics and cartooning and has produced award-winning, internationally recognised creators such as Dylan Horrocks and Roger Langridge. The very active community of respected writers, artists and designers is becoming more prominent, and gaining mainstream recognition: Ant Sang's best-selling Shaolin Burning and Chris Grosz's New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards finalist Kimble Bent being recent examples. From Earth's End: The Best of New Zealand Comics reveals, for the first time, the history of one of the country's most enduring, and subversive artforms. Discover the origins of New Zealand comics, from the pioneering local cartoonists of the early twentieth century, to the rebirth of local comics in the 1970s, through to the bestselling graphic novels of today. The collection showcases comics from 30 of New Zealand's best cartoonists, ranging from internationally acclaimed creators, to emerging new talents. Handsomely designed by the award-winning Alan Deare, and lavishly illustrated, it's a 'must-have' for every art lover's bookshelf.

Legends of Red Sonja

Author: Gail Simone
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
ISBN: 9781606905258
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this unique collection, ongoing Red Sonja series writer Gail Simone hand-picked eleven of the fiercest, most talented, and most popular female writers from the worlds of comics, prose, games, and television, to help her tell the greatest legends in the She-Devil's long history! A group of savage mercenaries hired to hunt and kill Sonja come across campfire tales of her at every turn... and Sonja does not like to be hunted. Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey, Marjorie M. Liu, Nancy A. Collins, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Rhianna Pratchett, and many more tell fascinating bits of Sonja's legend, with a wrap-around tale by Simone herself, and art by the likes of Phil Noto, Jim Calafiore, Jack Jadson, and others. Collects Legends of Red Sonja issues #1-5, the script to issue #1, concept art by Jack Jadson, and more!

Manga

Author: Toni Johnson-Woods
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0826429386
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
A collection of essays by an international cast of scholars, experts, and fans, providing a definitive, one-stop Manga resource.

Tis The Season To Be Freezin' (2021) #1

Author: Tara Roberts
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
Oh the weather outside is freezing, but these stories sure are pleasin’. So since you’ve no place to go, why not grab a sweater, pour a cup of hot cocoa, and stoke the fire…because these 10 tales are sure to lower the mercury! Join us as Harley Quinn and Blue Snowman ice out Hawkman, Batman fights the cold heart of Mr. Freeze, the JLQ don’t stand a snowball’s chance against Minister Blizzard, and the Flash and Superman team up to chill out Captain Cold. So warm your holiday heart with these freezin’ feats of frosty fiction!

The Trials

Author: Vicente Segrelles
Publisher: Nbm Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780918348494
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description

Battlepug: The Compugdium

Author: Mike Norton
Publisher: Image Comics
ISBN: 153431315X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
At long last, MIKE NORTON's award-winning fantasy/humor webcomic is collected in one volume! Join the last Kinmundian and his faithful steed, The Battlepug, as they travel the globe seeking revenge against every giant ridiculous animal they can find. Featuring extras like sketches and art by some of the most creative artists in the business today! Collects the entire 5-volume original series of BATTLEPUG!