Michael Dean Boeken

A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.

No comics publisher has had a greater impact ― or generated more controversy ― than the immensely influential EC Comics. The second and concluding volume of conversations with the creators behind the EC war/horror/science fiction/suspense line brings The Comics Journal’s definitive interviews together with several never-before-published sessions, including a new interview with the legendary Jack Davis conducted by Gary Groth. It also includes: Publisher Bill Gaines on the origins of the company and his terrifying grilling before the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency, editor/writer/artist Al Feldstein on introducing serious science fiction to comics and his interactions with Ray Bradbury. Harvey Kurtzman on bringing realism to war comics with Frontline Combat and subversive satire to humor comics with Mad, the master of chirascuro, Alex Toth, on the aesthetic values that guided him through a career that included drawing for EC and animating Jonny Quest, colorist Marie Severin on the atmosphere of pranks and anarchy that dominated the EC bullpen. Plus, career-spanning interviews with George Evans and Jack Kamen, rare Q&A sessions with formal experimenter Bernard Krigstein and EC writer Colin Dawkins, and a conversation between Jack Davis and award-winning alternative cartoonist Jim Woodring.

An essential guide to assist those surveying for water voles, whether as a professional ecological consultant, a researcher or simply an interested amateur.

Exploring the challenges of modern relationships, this book delves into the journey of finding true love amidst a series of wrong choices. It highlights the importance of self-discovery and learning from past mistakes, offering insights and humor as the protagonist navigates the complexities of dating. With relatable situations and engaging characters, it emphasizes that the pursuit of genuine connection is worth the effort, encouraging readers to embrace their journey to find the right partner.

The entire history of Somerset, in one easy-to-read volume!

De 9-jaar oude Chiyo is de dochter van een arme visser en wordt van haar familie gescheiden en verkocht aan een geishahuis in het Gion-district van Kyoto. Hier is ze het mikpunt van de grillen van hoofdgeisha Hatsumomo, maar zij weet zich te verzetten en groeit met hulp van Hatsumomo's concurrente Mameha uit tot de beroemdste geisha van Japan.

Phileas Fogg, an Englishman, undertakes a hasty world tour as the result of a bet made at his London club.

The Haunt font overfloweth! Collecting issues #15–#17 and #4–#6 of the classic horror series, and features gorgeous new digital colors—using Marie Severin’s original palette as a guide, this volume includes unforgettable stories drawn by all-star comic artists Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Harry Harrison, Wallace Wood, Graham Ingles, Jack Kamen, and Jack Davis!

Written in the middle of the 16th century, this Chinese classic tells the story of Tripitaka's journey to India and what happens on the way. Its true theme is man's pilgrimage through life, with Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy symbolizing diverse elements of human nature.