Chuck Dixon staat bekend om zijn uitgebreide werk aan Batman-titels in de jaren negentig, waarbij hij bijdroeg aan cruciale verhaallijnen en belangrijke personages mede creëerde. Zijn narratieve aanpak wordt gekenmerkt door een dynamisch tempo en een scherp gevoel voor karakterontwikkeling, waardoor lezers worden meegezogen in ingewikkelde plots. Dixons schrijfstijl duikt in de donkerdere aspecten van heldendom en de complexe morele landschappen die zijn personages doorkruisen. Hij combineert meesterlijk spannende actie met psychologische diepgang, waardoor zijn bijdragen aan het stripboekmedium zowel impactvol als duurzaam zijn.
"Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there and back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon..."--Page [4] of cover.
Boy Wonder No More! Fired by Batman, Dick Grayson is adrift. Donning a brand- new uniform, he takes a new name and charts a course that makes the Boy Wonder a man.
With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to its physical breaking point as he takes on the Joker, the Mad Hatter, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, the Riddler and the Scarecrow, one after another. But things get much worse, when Bane, the man behind all of this madness, confronts an exhausted... číst celé
This full-cast radio production stars Michael Hordern and Richard Briers. Mayhem has broken out at Brinkley Court and there would seem to be a desperate need for Jeeves. But Bertie is fed up with the assumption that he is merely an addendum to his personal attendant. There are more brains in the Wooster household than just Jeeves, you know! Stand back: Bertram Wooster is on the case.
Every month, Forge and Edge feature the top fantasy, science fiction, mystery, martial arts and horror comics from the CrossGen line. With their low list price and manga-style trim-size, these monthly books will bring new readers to the many worlds of CrossGen.
Robin's baptism by fire as he dons the costume of Robin, the Boy Wonder, for the first time and patrols the night by Batman's side. In his earliest adventures, Robin learns very quickly that what he thought would be fun is actually a matter of life and death.
Set against the rugged backdrop of West Texas, the story follows Lord Huntoun and his party as they embark on a quest to uncover the bones of a legendary prehistoric creature in Apacheria. Among them is Arabella, his strong-willed daughter, who possesses exceptional skills with both a rifle and a horse, honed during her childhood in the Hindu Kush. The narrative explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the dynamics of family amidst the challenges of the unforgiving landscape.
When Starfire develops a massive crush on the latest teen pop sensation, Robin will stop at nothing to recapture her attention - even if he must become a teen idol himself. Then, Cyborg gets an awesome new jacket! Boo-yah! Based on the hit TV show, Teen Titans Go! is a zany all-ages comic series full of hijinks, mayhem and justice. Each book features extra support materials including a glossary, visual questions and creator bios.
After a daring and dangerous escape from a sadistic super-max prison, Robyn is finally back home where she belongs. But as she re-acclimates to her “normal” life in New York City, Robyn gets a long distance call from her best friend, Marian Quin. A new evil has been released and Marian needs Robyn’s help to send it back from where it came… But this battle is about to get more personal than either of these friends could have imagined, and nothing will ever be the same!
This deluxe edition collects the full ROBIN: YEAR ONE miniseries by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING), Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) and Javier Pulido (SHE-HULK) in hardcover for the first time, along with behind-the-scenes sketches and designs. After months of training to become Batman's crime-fighting partner, young orphan Dick Grayson is finally ready to take to the night as Robin. But this job requires more than just his fists. As he squares off against the Mad Hatter, Mr. Freeze and Two-Face for the first time, Robin grapples with the hard choices and sacrifices that come with the life of a masked hero. His first year on the job is a trial by fire; can Robin fly high enough to stay out of the flames?