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Rian Hughes, acclaimed as an illustrator and designer, collects some of his groundbreaking comics artwork in this remarkable collection. Writer Grant Morrison reworks of the classic British comics character, Dan Dare, set in a mass unemployment 1980's in which Dare is no longer sure of his place in the England around him. "Science Service," co-written with John Freeman, allows Hughes full rein for his retro style. For Raymond Chandler's "Goldfish", adapted by Tom DeHaven, he captures the noir shadows in a clever use of 2-color artwork. Also in the book are "Really & Truly," also by Grant Morrison, from 2000 AD, and a selection of sketchbook pages.

A guardian watches over Tokyo. Nobody knows where he came from. Some say he was created by the Yurei, ghosts of the sea, sent to remind mortals that it is they, not men, that control mankind's fate. Loved by many, vilified by few - he exacts swift justice on those who stand against him. Whatever he is, wherever he came from, one thing is certain - BlueSpear is here to stay!

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts is a classic collection of martial arts parables, written by Issai Chozanshi, an eighteenth-century samurai. The stories, which feature demons, insects, birds, cats, and numerous other creatures, may seem whimsical, but they contain essential teachings that offer insight into the fundamental principles of the martial arts. This graphic novel version based on Chozanshi's text brings these tales alive in a captivating and immediately accessible way.
Infused with Chozanshi's deep understanding of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shinto, the tales elucidate the nature of conflict, the importance of following one's own nature, yin and yang, the cultivation and transformation of ch'i (life energy), and the attainment of mushin (no-mind). Ultimately, the reader learns in a visually exciting way that the path of the sword is a path of self-knowledge and leads to an understanding of life itself.

Originally published in France, OKKO is the story of a ronin warrior and his band of demon hunters as they travel from village to village during the age of the fictitious Pajan Empire (similar to medieval Japan).

When two of Pajan's great clans covertly agree to a marriage between their heirs to form a powerful alliance, Okko the ronin and his group of demon hunters are recruited to insure the security of the ceremony in the long-awaited fourth volume of the series that blends the fantasy and samurai genres.

A pleasant writers' retreat becomes a snowbound fear factory as a prominent author is murdered, and it falls to youth sleuth Charlotte Grote to unpick the web of lies, deceit, smoking and ROMANCE.

This DUST: WITHERED EARTH trade collects the complete DUST saga, previously released by Semantink Publishing and Keyleaf Comics - issues zero through six. DUST is the story of two travelers, Jim and Deborah, making their way through a post-apocalyptic world full of cannibals, mutants, pirates, mercenaries, and more, as they travel from Mexico to San Diego in an effort to change the harsh conditions of their reality.

An autobiographical tale about growing up with teeny, tiny boobs.

Kurt wants to kill himself, but has no idea how to do it without going to Hell, letting his friends down or disappointing his mom. Also, he hates the taste of the gun. Before he dies, Kurt has to take care of his crazy girlfriend, as well as the perfect girl he just met, all while trying to catch a serial killer. How will Kurt commit Painless Suicide?
"Fade Out: Painless Suicide" is a sarcastic, reflective drama with acid, dark humor that offers an unique look at the generation Y. An award winning graphic novel from Brazilian team comprised of writer Beto Skubs, artist Rafael de Latorre and colorist Marcelo Maiolo.

"Jackie Rose: The Treasure of Captain Read" is a rip-roaring adventure story about a sixteen-year-old girl fighting to hold on to the last remnant she has of her departed mother, her home. When Jackie and her best friend Eddie are kidnapped by the notorious air pirate, Elizabeth Read, Jackie sees the chance to save her house if she can return a stolen crown.

"The Thirty Six" is a super-hero take on an actual Kabbalistic legend which says there are thirty six people destined to save the world. The trouble is, no one can agree on it means to "save the world." The story focuses on Noam, the man destined to find and shepherd these people to their destiny -- whatever that is. His burden is to carry and wield the Staff of Moses.
Thematically, the story pulls from that old-skool mythology. It's a world of magical realism where golems and Leviathan are real and thirty-six people each have a unique "superpower," like the ability to talk to animals or shooting electricity. The fun of the world is the ambiguity and doubt that these people face in figuring out what exactly their "destiny" is supposed to be.

Book 1- Three orphan Monks are sent on a mission to recover a valuable artifact, when one of them is kidnapped by the mysterious bird-like creatures known only as the Storm Reavers, During the epic Kung-Fu battle that ensues, the artifact is smashed open, unleashing a mysterious curse upon their leader Mao, who is torn to shreds by the blast.
With strange new abilities and a determination to rescue their friend, they must set out to confront the Storm Reavers in their homeland. But first they must face the wrath of the Elders of their Monastery for their failure to complete their mission.

This is not your typical 'How To Draw' book. Written for pros and amateurs alike, Terry Moore addresses the questions and challenges artists find after their art school education. Chapters include how to make art that sells, how to draw cartoons that work, how to draw expressions with even the simplest line and, Moore's forte, how to draw beautiful women. To wrap up, Moore details his step-by-step process making a comic book from drawing board to pdfs. This book is loaded with timely material geared toward the world of comics as it is today.
Collects:
Terry Moore's How To Draw - Women (2011)
Terry Moore's How To Draw - Funny (2012)
Terry Moore's How To Draw - Expressions (2011)
Terry Moore's How To Draw - Comics (2012)
Terry Moore's How To Draw - Beautiful (2012)
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Terry Moore's How to Draw - Expanded Edition (2021)
English | CBR | 165 pages | 190.57 MB
Terry Moore's How to Draw Expanded Version includes brand new detailed lessons on Body Language, Lettering and Page Layouts with an emphasis on Timing and Visual Effect along with the original in-depth chapters on drawing Women, Expressions, Beauty, Funny and Tricks of the Trade.

On a rain-soaked night in the heart of Bogota, a young girl witnesses a brutal murder by the hand of her father. This was no accident as her father wanted her to see. Snow Angel tells the story of Angela, a little girl growing up in the long shadow of her criminal father, Cesar. What would a child do to win the respect of the most brutal enforcer in the Cali cartel?

Every super hero needs a Super-Pet! This illustrated encyclopedia features in-depth profiles, stats, and history about the DC Super-Pets and their owners. From Superman's loyal dog, Krypto, to Batman's heroic hound, Ace, this guide to the World's Greatest Pets has more than 200 DC characters, including many never-before-seen pets, all illustrated in Art Baltazar's Eisner Award-winning style! With an introduction by legendary creator Geoff Johns, the DC Super-Pets Character Encyclopedia is sure to please comic book lovers young and old.

A young girl helps advise people facing a major turning point in their lives. As word of her assistance spreads, a trickle, then a flood of people inundate her seeking her help. The media picks up the story, turning her into an unwilling modern folk hero and eventually orchestrating her downfall.

Sixteen-year-old Tamrika Fuller is happy with her life. With good friends and good grades, she's content to keep her options open for her future. But when her parents reveal they've been saving for several years to send her to their Alma Mater for her final years of high school - an old-fashioned boarding academy miles from her home in Vancouver - she's thrown out of her comfort zone.