Oops, I forgot to give my recommendations for August releases!
Avatar The Last Airbender: The Rift Part Two - Gene Luen Yuang & Michael Dante Dimartino – 9781616552961 – Paperback - $19.99
Following
the characters of the amazing anime series Avatar: the Last Airbender,
this series is great for fans of the television show of all ages.
Written by the same team that helped create the previous volumes in the
range The Search and The Promise, this continuation of the anime series
is a good companion to the current anime series, Avatar: the Legend of
Korra. Great for manga fans of all ages.
Spike: Into the Light - James Marsters - 9781616554217 - Hardcover - $29.99
Spike,
the OTHER vampire with a soul from the hugely successful Buffy the
Vampire Slayer franchise, has been a fan-favourite since his first
appearance. This original graphic novel takes place during the events of
the last season of Buffy and is written by the actor that portrayed
Spike. Fans will absolutely love this book, as it gives insights into
the character that only the actor can deliver. Much like the original
show, the story is bittersweet and packed with action.
Justice League of America’s Vibe vol. 1 - Geoff Johns & Andy Kreisberg - 9781401243319 - Paperback - $24.99
After
the accident his brother is sucked into another dimension, Cisco Ramone
discovers that he has developed strange powers. Using his new found
abilities, he fights crime. Light-hearted and aimed at a younger
audience than most superhero comics, this book should appeal to fans of
Blue Beetle and Spider-man.
Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years - Various - 9781401247584 – Hardcover - $75.99
Since
1939, Bruce Wayne has donned his cape and cowl before speeding out into
the night, protecting the city of Gotham (and sometimes the citizens of
Earth) from all the criminal threats thrown at them. 2014 marks the
75th anniversary of Batman’s debut. This is a beautiful collection of
the best stories that describe the Dark Knight’s battles against his
bizarre villains – Two-Face, Catwoman, Poison Ivy the Riddler, Bane,
Hugo Strange and of course, the Joker. There are other tales as well,
ones that introduce some of the more iconic elements of the Dark Knight,
most notably Robin. Great for collectors and fans looking for that
special gift.
Supergirl vol. 4: Out of the Past - Michael Alan Nelson - 9781401247003 - Paperback - $26.99
Following
the betrayal of H’El, Kara Zor-El must re-evaluate her place in this
human world she has found herself in. Leaving Earth, she searches the
galaxy for some hint as to her destiny – but instead finds a deadly
enemy in the form of the Cyborg Superman. Collecting parts from the
ongoing Supergirl series as well as the one-shot comic Cyborg Superman
written for “Villain’s Month”, this book continues the adventures of
Supergirl trying to find some form of certainty in a hostile world.
Action Comics vol. 3: At the End of Days - Grant Morrison - 9781401246068 - Paperback - $29.99
Set
five years before the present Superman series, Action Comics details
the initial adventures of the Man of Steel as he attempts to protect a
world that fears and mistrusts him. When the universe keeps throwing
deadly threats at Metropolis, Superman has no choice save standing
between them and the people he cares about. Grant Morrison returns to
Superman’s roots in this volume, reintroducing classic foes to the New
52 universe.
The Unwritten vol. 9: The Unwritten Fables - Mike Carey - 9781401246945 - Paperback - $26.99
The
Unwritten is known for delving into the worlds of literature, from Moby
Dick to Gilgamesh to Enid Blyton and now it features the first
crossover into the world of fairy tales – with the assistance of the
characters of Fables. Tom Taylor steps into the world where the Fables
of Fabletown are locked in a struggle against the dark powers that made
them flee their homelands. Both Unwritten and Fables have had massive
critical success and Unwritten in particular is a story that should
appeal to anyone with a love of good literature.
Batman Li’l Gotham vol. 2 - Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs - 9781401247232 - Paperback - $22.99
Perfect
for all ages, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs deliver another
fantastic volume of short adventures involving Batman and Damian Wayne,
the latest Robin. In each story, the Dynamic Duo are faced with crime on
different holidays, whether it’s the Fourth of July or Father’s Day.
With lots of heart and a strong focus on family, the Li’l Gotham series
was a huge success when it was originally published digitally.
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