Sunday, 17 August 2014

Sunday Spotlight - August recommendations

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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