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A
Different Look
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a Different Era |
| by James Robinson, Paul Smith, & Richard Ory |
Paperback: 200 pages
DC Comics
ISBN: 1563892030 |
$19.95
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| James Robinson
provides a rather insightful re-examination of the Golden Age of DC Heroes.
Whilesome of the changes may clash with the impressions of those familiar
with their favorite characters, Robinson weaves a tightly-plotted tale,
analyzing what could have been in a historical world populated with familiar
heroes. |
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is James Robinson's finest work to date. The wide cast of characters are
all presented as vibrant individual's with flaws and passions. The plot
is intriguing and the resolution is thoroughly satisfying. |
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| THE
GOLDEN AGE FLASH |
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ARCHIVES:
Volume One |
| by Gardner Fox, Harry Lampert, et al |
Hardback: 224 pages
DC Comics
ISBN: 1563895064 |
$49.95
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| A short introduction
in the beginning, and five tiny biographies of Flash artists at the end,
mark the total text found in this book. Almost the entirety of the book
is filled with Flash comics from Flash Comics #1 (January, 1940)
through #17 (May, 1941)! The covers (even if they include someone other
than the Flash) and comics are reproduced in their original size, and in
a simply fantastic clarity. |
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Golden Age STARMAN |
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Archives:
Volume One |
Written by Gardner Fox
Art and Cover by Jack Burnley |
Hardcover: 240 pages
DC Comics
ISBN: 1563896222 |
$49.95
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| Reprinting Starman's
exploits from ADVENTURE COMICS #61-76 (written by Gardner Fox with power-packed
art by Jack Burnley), this handsome hardcover includes Ted Knight's origin
and early battles, as our hero uses his incredible Cosmic Rod against an
array of enemies that includes the ghostly villain known as the Mist (whose
daughter has recently returned to vex Ted's son, Jack Knight, in STARMAN).
In addition to these seminal stories, this striking volume includes the
Golden Age issues' original covers, some by Burnley and others by the team
responsible for the best exploits of Starman's JSA teammate, the Golden
Age Sandman: Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. |
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| GREEN
ARROW |
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The
Longbow Hunters |
| Written & Drawn by Mike Grell |
Paperback: 160 pages
DC Comics
ISBN: 0930289382 |
$14.95
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| A solid work
of art. Great art, story, and just the right mix of action and dialog.
LONGBOW HUNTERS tells the story of Ollie Queen, past his prime, trying
to start a new life in a new part of the country with his lover the Black
Canary. He tries to decide if he made the right decisions in the past while
a killer goes on a rampage. Black Canary tries to go after the killer alone.
She gets in trouble and Ollie races to the rescue. But is he truly a hero--or
nothing more than one of the crazies he chases...? |
Dimensions (in inches): 0.31 x 10.20 x 6.68
April 2001 |
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ARROW |
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Quiver |
| by Kevin Smith, Phil Hester, Ande Parks,
Guy
Major |
Hardcover: 226 pages
DC Comics
ISBN: 1563898020 |
$24.95
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When we last
saw Olliver Queen, A.K.A. Green Arrow, he was being blown to bits in an
exploding plane above Metropolis. No less an authority than Superman confirmed,
after scanning the area, that there was nothing left. There would be no
hope for the miraculous resurrection that we comic fans take for granted.
So when big-shot movie guy
Kevin Smith started making noise a few years ago about doing a Green Arrow
book with Ollie Queen, fans were intrigued, to say the least. How could
he bring him back without resorting to a cheap gimmick that would
make the story a joke...? |
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GREEN ARROW: QUIVER. The story involves Heaven, Hell, The Supernatural,
Superman, The Spectre, The Demon, The Phantom Stranger, Deadman, and a
long-forgotten team from DC's past. None of these things should gel with
a street-level hero like Green Arrow. NONE OF THEM. Yet Kevin Smith and
the art team of Phil Hester & Ande Park, make every bit of it work.
Smith deals with bits of DC continuity that no one could possibly remember,
but does it in such a way that, while bringing a smile to the face of longtime
comic readers, doesn't alienate new readers or make them feel like they're
missing something. The writing is top-notch, as is the art, and all involved
deserve a round of applause for making every member of the DC Universe
spanning cast act and look distinctive. The ending is scary, exciting,
and touching all at the same time, and the final page gives readers something
they've been clamoring for for years.
Dimensions (in inches): 0.64 x 10.45 x 6.80
March 2002
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