J. Michael Straczynski Knihy

Přelomová série uznávaného scenáristy J. Michaela Straczynského (Krajina půlnočních stínů). Vypráví o skupině lidí, kteří získali nadpřirozené schopnosti díky ozáření v lůnech matek záhadným tělesem, které se objevilo na obloze. Tento příběh ovlivnil mnoho dalších komiksových i televizních seriálů. Kniha o 1008 stranách obsahuje kompletní 24sešitovou sérii J. Michaela Straczynského a dále tři spin-offy (celkem 14 sešitů) jeho žačky Fiony Averyové (Tomb Raider Archivy S.4: Cesty za dobrodružstvím).

Obsáhlý a místy až filosoficky laděný komiks nás zavádí do polosvěta lidí, jejichž duše byly ukradeny. Losangeleský policista David Grey se po zranění, utrpěném v podivné přestřelce, probouzí v jakémsi položivotě. Přestává částečně vnímat, pro většinu lidí je prakticky neviditelný, zato jej pronásledují zlověstní tvorové a objevuje se záhadná průvodkyně Laurel. Od ní se David dozvídá, že mu byla ukradena duše, tak jako mnoha jiným, a že má ještě šanci získat ji zpátky. Laurel pak Davidovi pomáhá při strastiplném objevování, co vlastně pro návrat své duše musí udělat. Kromě potřebné porce rvaček, krve a temných sil jde ve velké míře o nacházení sebe sama.

V přírodě je to už tak zařízeno. Malá zvířata žerou brouky, velká zvířata žerou ta malá, lidé žerou ta velká - každý je součástí potravinového řetězce. Dokonce i Spider-Man - i když o tom ještě neví. Do města totiž právě přijíždí Morlun. Prastarý tvor, který se živí superhrdiny. A Spider-Man je jen dalším chodem na jeho jídelníčku. Spider-Man bojoval už proti všem možným padouchům. Ale ještě nikdy nebojoval proti někomu tak silnému, ta neúnavnému, tak nelítostnému, tak nezastavitelnému. V souboji s Morlunem může udělat jednu jedinou věc. Umřít. Název Návrat se týká nejen příběhu, ale i celé spidermanovské série. Právě tímhle eposem se vrátil Spidey zpátky na výsluní popularity. Proslulý televizní a comicsový scénárista J. Michael Straczynski vrátil Petru Parkerovi všechno, co hrdina za poslední léta poztrácel - silné protivníky, zajímavé zázemí, jiskru, styl, srdce, a ze všeho nejvíc - humor.

Některé hříchy mají velmi dlouhý život... a některé spí tiše pod hladinou a vynoří se až po letech. Spider-Man se s jedním starým hříchem právě setkává. Hříchem, který ho může zabít - a je celkem jedno, že to není jeho hřích. V komiksu Hříchy minulosti se ukazuje, že vám staré komiksy se Spider-Manem zatajily pár důležitých detailů. Je to příběh, kterým jeho autor J. Michael Straczynski zatřásl posvátnými komiksovými ikonami.

Mrazivá vize budoucnosti. Od scénáristy legendárních seriálů Babylon 5 a Osmý smysl. Kniha Skleník od oceňovaného autora J. Michaela Straczynského je nekompromisní, svižný sci–fi román o rozhodnutích, před něž jsme postaveni, a o jejich důsledcích, kterým pak musíme čelit. Když je Riley Diaz uvězněna na základě nového tajemného zákona o obraně, ocitne se v jednom z rychle přibývajících Amerických středisek obnovy – zařízení po vzoru psychiatrických léčeben –, kde má podstoupit povinnou převýchovu. Program ASO používá ke zlomení disidentů podlé strategie, jako je nucená terapie, nedobrovolná medikace, samovazba, omezené příděly jídla a další. Podvol se, a jsi volný. Vzdoruj a… Osamocená Riley vyhlašuje válku lžím a manipulacím a snaží se program ASO a jeho pracovníky v bílých pláštích zničit. Přestože je izolovaná a spoluvězni ji nemají zrovna v lásce, nakonec si získá jejich důvěru a vytvoří si pevné pouto s tajemným pacientem známým pouze jako Frankenstein, který je stejně záhadný jako jeho jmenovec. Na počátku zničení nespravedlivého systému někdy stojí pouze jeden člověk, který je ochoten navzdory všemu vstát a říct „ne“ – a to i ve chvíli, kdy má pocit, že vstát nedokáže. A Riley Diaz je připravena rozbít Skleník za každou cenu.

Celé roky skrýval Petr Parker pře tetou May svou tajnou totožnost - to, že je Spider-Man. Ale když je tajemství prozrazeno, zjišťuje Petr, že je jeho tetička silnější, než by ho kdy napadlo. A jeho snaha získat zpátky svou ženu Mary Jane, která od něj nedávno odešla, ho postaví do cesty starému nepříteli jménem doktor Octopus.

Když v malém městečku Pederson ve státě Illinois dojde k záhadnému světelnému úkazu, nachází se právě v děloze 113 dětí. Tyto děti se narodí se speciálními schopnostmi, s velkým porenciálem tvořit, ale i ničit. Nejsou na své schopnosti připraveny - a svět není připraven na ně. Vycházející hvězdy jsou vůbec první komiksovou sérií J. M.…

Láska, smrt a Las Vegas. Petr Parker, Spider-Man, má nadpřirozenou sílu, rychlost, instinkty... a smůlu. I návštěva letištní čekárny se pro něj změní v boj o holý život. A což teprve, když se do hry vloží zelený a nepříjemně silný protivník, který nejde zabít, protože už mrtvý je. Zhruba padesát let. Příčiny a následky jsou už čtvrtou knihou nejúspěšnější komiksové série posledních let. Po Návratu, Odhalení a Dokud hvězdy nezhasnou přichází nové Spider-Manovo dobrodružství, opět od slavného spisovatele a scénáristy J. Michaela Straczynského. Spider-Man nikdy nebyl v lepší formě.

Spider-Man stojí před nejtěžším úkolem svého života - musí navštívit Hollywood a usmířit se s Mary Jane. Vedle toho je souboj s doktorem Octopusem vyloženou dětskou zábavou... tedy kdyby se do něj nezapojila i doktorova mladší, modernější a nebezpečnější verze. Jenže ani po návratu zpátky do rodného New Yorku Spideyho problémy nekončí. Naopak. Chyba minulosti se vrací, aby hrdinovi zničila život a vzápětí mu ho i vzala. Pokud má Spidey přežít, musí se vrátit ke svým kořenům... které sahají až na samý počátek světa. A možná ještě o kus dál.

Muž z oceli pro novou generaci. Znáte jeho příběh? To si jen myslíte. Clark Kent je jiný. Umí létat. Vidí skrz zdi. Zapaluje předměty pohledem. Je jako bůh pobývající mezi smrtelníky. Jenže je sám a nemá cíl. Stejně jako většina ostatních dvacetiletých neví, co si počít se životem. Vybrat si může cokoliv: sport, vědu, finance i média. Budoucnosti se meze nekladou… stačí před světem utajit své schopnosti i původ. Jenže když nebe ztmavne, zakryto loděmi ze vzdálených planet, a samotná existence Země je ohrožena, Clark musí učinit to nejdůležitější rozhodnutí svého života: odhalit světu, kým je, a obětovat naději na normální život… nebo sledovat, jak všichni kolem umírají. Scenárista J. Michael Straczynski se pouští do moderního pojetí příběhu osamělého přeživšího z planety Krypton a jeho zápasu o záchranu lidstva před tou samou mimozemskou silou, která zničila jeho domovský svět. Společně s výtvarníkem Shanem Davisem (Green Lantern) předkládá čtenářům zcela odlišného Supermana.

Na konci prvního svazku teta May pochopila, že Petr Parker je Spider-Man... Nyní se s tímto faktem musí vypořádat, zatímco její synovec má plné ruce práce s hledáním zmizelých dětí a soubojem s nehmotným protivníkem, stejně jako i se svou novou prací pedagoga.

Spider-Man má narozeniny. S nimi přicházejí dárky, dorty, polibky, gratulace a... konec světa? S pětistým číslem Spider-Mana nejen přichází spousta marvelovských velikánů jako je Thor, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Cyclops a Doctor Strange, ale Spidey se navíc podívá do minulosti i budoucnosti! Bude si muset znovu prožít nejzlomovější okamžiky svého života a znovu se utkat se svými největšími protivníky. Šťastné narozeniny, Spider-Mane. Doufáme, že je přežiješ.

Začalo to vraždami. Pokračuje to válkou. Příběh neobyčejnou mocí obdařených Zvláštních se řítí do finále. Od minule se toho hodně změnilo. Moc těch, kteří přežili, se mnohokrát zvýšila a bývalé pedersonské děti se staly silou, se kterou se musí počítat. Ty nejnebezpečnější z nich ovládly Chicago a odřízly ho od světa. Aby zabránili větší tragédii, rozhodnou se někteří ze Zvláštních spolupracovat s vládou a začnou plánovat útok... Jenže nejen sovy nejsou tím, čím se zdají být - aj. Michael Straczynski dokáže s příběhem i čtenářem několikrát pořádně zatřást. J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Spider-Man) mixuje v druhém díle Vycházejících hvězd monumentální bojové scény s osobními tragédiemi, splétá jednotlivé osudy a uzavírá propracovaný příběh, ve kterém má každý dílek své přesné místo.

Hrdinou Dan Drieberga byl Sůva – vzorný obránce spravedlnosti a symbol poctivosti. Zoufalá touha uniknout problematickému rodinnému životu přivede Dana až na práh jeho idolu – Hollise Masona, skutečného člověka za soví maskou. Dan na Masona udělá dojem svými geniálními technickými dovednostmi a ten mu propůjčí svou identitu. Jenže nezměnil se mezitím svět a nejsou maskovaní hrdinové překonaní? Pro doktora Manhattana je minulost, přítomnost a budoucnost jedno a totéž. Ale zůstávají události jeho života stejné, když je pozoruje? Anebo se mění? Už jen to, že existuje, možná změnilo povahu toho, co bude či nebude…

Zvýhodněný balíček dvou knížek Vycházejících hvězd! Vycházející Hvězdy 1: Zrozeni z ohně Když v malém městečku Pederson ve státě Illinois dojde k záhadnému světelnému úkazu, nachází se právě v děloze 113 dětí. Tyto děti se narodí se speciálními schopnostmi, s velkým porenciálem tvořit, ale i ničit. Nejsou na své schopnosti připraveny - a svět není připraven na ně. Vycházející hvězdy jsou vůbec první komiksovou sérií J. M. Straczynského (Babylon 5, Amazing Spider-Man, Krajina půlnočních stínů). Autor stvořil temný, silný a realistický superhrdinský příběh, srovnání s Moorovými Strážci. Straczynski dokázal, že má nejen na vytváření kultovních televizních seriálů, ale i stejně kultovních komiksových ság. Vycházející hvězdy 2: Síla Příběh neobyčejnou mocí obdařených pedersonských dětí se řítí do finiše. Od posledního dílu se toho mnohé změnilo. Síla Zvláštních se mnohokrát zvýšila a stali se mocí, se kterou se prostě musí počítat. Zvláště, když ovládli celé Chicago a když si v podstatě po celém světě mohou dělat co chtějí. Několik z nich, aby zabránili větší tragédii, začnou spolupracovat s vládou a plánují osvobození Chicaga. Jenže nejen sovy nejsou tím, čí se zdají být - a J. Michael Straczynski dokáže s příběhem i čtenáři několikrát pořádně zatřást.

Po zákeřném Morlunově útoku leží Petr Parker v nemocnici na pokraji smrti. Je v bezvědomí a neschopný zastavit svého upírského nepřítele... Zdá se, že tentokrát Spider-Man svému temnému osudu neuteče. Jenže přestože člověk umírá, pavouk stále žije, a tak se Petr Parker ve své hlavěvydává na bizarní cestu, která navždy promění jeho život. Obsahuje komiksy Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man č. 3-4, Marvel Knights: Spider-Man č. 21-22 a Amazing Spider-Man č. 527-528..

Teta May se ocitla na pokraji smrti. Zasáhla ji střela určená jejímu synovci. Situace se zdá beznadějná. Reed Richards, Stephen Strange ani nikdo další nemá tu moc ji zachránit. V té nejčernější hodině se objeví tajemný cizinec, který nabízí jistý obchod. Ale kolik je toho Petr připraven obětovat, aby svou tetu zachránil? Navíc se vrátíme do starých časů, ukážeme, kdy se poprvé objevila Mary Jane a prozradíme vám tajemství ze Spideyho minulosti. Obsahuje komiksy Amazing Spider-Man č. 42-43 a 544-545, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man č. 24, Sensational S-M č. 41 a Untold Tales of S-M č. 16.

Po zákeřném Morlunově útoku leží Petr Parker v nemocnici na pokraji smrti. Je v bezvědomí a neschopný zastavit svého upírského nepřítele... Zdá se, že tentokrát Spider-Man svému temnému osudu neuteče. Jenže přestože člověk umírá, pavouk stále žije, a tak se Petr Parker ve své hlavěvydává na bizarní cestu, která navždy promění jeho život. Obsahuje komiksy Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man č. 3-4, Marvel Knights: Spider-Man č. 21-22 a Amazing Spider-Man č. 527-528..

Asgardský bůh hromu se vrátil do pantheonu největších hrdinů Marvelu a znovu se sjednotil se svým smrtelným protějškem, doktorem Donem Blakem. Společně se musí vypořádat s odkazem mytického severského království a probuzením jeho nesmrtelných obyvatel - avšak ve světě, který o jejich návrat možná nestojí!

The deeper he read, the more he came to realize that he, too, had a superpower: the ability to tell stories and make everything come out the way he wanted it. číst celé

From screenwriter and author J. Michael Straczynski, Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer offers expert insider advice to help fellow writers establish lasting careers as storytellers.

The narrative unfolds with Thor's resurrection following the cataclysm of Ragnarok, as he grapples with Asgard's legacy and the return of its immortal heroes. Mjolnir's crash in Oklahoma draws the attention of the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, setting the stage for a clash of powers. Meanwhile, Loki seeks a new beginning but remains entangled in her devious ways, posing a threat to Asgard's revival. This collection features key issues from the Fantastic Four and Thor series, exploring themes of rebirth, legacy, and the complexities of familial bonds.

Acclaimed screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski begins a run that established him as one of the all-time Spidey greats - joined by the legendary John Romita Jr.! And they kick things off by introducing an enigmatic stranger with a startling secret about Spider-Man's origin! Wrestling with his separation from Mary Jane, Peter goes back to his roots with a new job - science teacher at his old school! But how will Aunt May react when she learns that Peter is really Spider-Man?! Plus: Spidey battles Doctor Octopus, Morlun, Dormammu and more, and teams up with Doctor Strange, Captain America and - Loki?! And as Spidey copes with the horror of 9/11 and relives his heroic career, shocking sins of the past catch up with the wall-crawler!COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 30-58, 500-514, 509 DIRECTOR'S CUT

Launched in 1999, Rising Stars is about a group of people who are born with special abilities after a mysterious light appears in the sky. Parallels have been drawn between this series and The 4400 TV series on USA Network and Heroes on NBC. This new collection includes all 24 issues of J. Michael Straczynski's run on Rising Stars, as well as all three spin-off mini-series written by his protégé, Fiona Avery.

The storyline features Spider-Man facing monumental challenges, including a near-death encounter with the sinister Morlun that forces him to evolve or perish. As Civil War unfolds, Peter Parker dons various costumes, including a striking red-and-gold armor, while grappling with the consequences of revealing his identity. The narrative intensifies as Aunt May's life hangs in the balance, prompting Peter and Mary Jane to consider drastic sacrifices for one last chance. This collection spans key issues from multiple series, showcasing pivotal moments in Spider-Man's journey.

After "War of the Supermen," Superman seeks to reconnect with his values and visits a small Ohio town. There, he uncovers that some residents are not just from different places on Earth but are secretly from other worlds.

As the approval of the Superhuman Registration Act appears immiment, Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, is forced to make an important personal decision on the matter.

The narrative explores Thor's resurrection after Ragnarok, as he reunites with Dr. Don Blake to confront the legacy of Norse mythology on Earth, particularly in Broxton, Oklahoma. The story delves into the intricate schemes of Loki, whose plans lead to chaos and the Siege of Asgard, forcing Thor and his fellow Asgardians to battle an ancient evil to protect both their realm and Earth. This collection includes significant story arcs from multiple series, showcasing the depth of Thor's adventures and the complexities of his relationships with other characters.

Collects issues no. 1-6 of the comic series "Thor," in which the god of thunder returns from the dead and, with the help of his human counterpart Doctor Don Blake, works to resurrect the remaining gods of the Norse kingdom in order to restore Asgard

One of the most talked-about Spider-Man stories of all time, from creative masterminds J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada! The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker. In his darkest hours - and he's had plenty - Peter has always had one shoulder to lean on...one person who'd remind him who he is, was and can be. Now he's about to lose that person. What would Peter and Mary Jane do - what would you do - to have just one more day? Experience the event that changed everything for Spider-Man and those he loves, and ushered in a brand-new era of web-slinging heroics - now on the oversized pages that Quesada's intricate artwork deserves! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #544-545, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (2006) #41, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2005) #24 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN - ONE MORE DAY.

There are no days off when you're a super hero - not even for your birthday! Peter Parker's about to experience one he won't ever forget, as he spends it battling alongside the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and Doctor Strange to defeat the dread Dormammu! But when a magical mishap causes catastrophe, the fate of the world rests on Spider-Man's shoulders, as he is forced to re-fight the most desperate and gruelling battles of his career! Plus, discover another tale of spiders and sorcery, as the web-head and the Sorcerer Supreme team-up once more to defeat the sinister, power-hungry Baron Mordo! Collecting The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 57-58, 500 and Untold Tales of Spider-Man: Strange Encounters

After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, Superman faces a threat that he can't simply outmuscle. A threat smarter, more cunning and deadly than he can imagine: the Luthors. číst celé

The spectacular space epic continues, as the techno-mages face the growing threat of the Shadows . . .As Elric and his student Galen watch with taut anticipation, dragons, angels, and shooting stars rain from the sky, heralding the arrival of the techno-mages on the planet Soom. It's the first time Elric-a member of the ruling Circle-has hosted such a gathering, and if all goes well, Galen and the other apprentices will emerge triumphant from the grueling initiation rites, ready to embrace their roles as full mages among the most powerful beings in the known universe.But rumors fly of approaching danger and Galen and his young lover, Isabelle, are chosen to investigate the dark tidings. An ancient race has awakened after a thousand years, thirsty for war, slaughter, and annihilation. Will the techno-mages be the deciding factor in the war ahead? Or the first casualties?

The collection includes the complete series of Rising Stars, comprising the original issues and various spin-offs. It explores the lives of individuals with extraordinary abilities in a world where they are both celebrated and feared. The narrative delves into themes of power, identity, and the consequences of being different, as characters navigate their complex relationships and societal challenges. Each installment adds depth to the overarching storyline, showcasing unique perspectives and events that shape the lives of these gifted individuals.

Spider-Man and his superhero friends spend his birthday doing battle with a collection of transdimensional creatures--a battle that culminates in a trip through time.

Peter tries to find out more about the origins of his powers when his mentor, Ezekiel, returns.

In this first novel of a new trilogy based on the Hugo Award-winning TV series, the malevolent beings are reshaping the Centauri Republic into a secret seat of power from which to launch deadly strikes against Interstellar Alliance President John Sheridan and the Earth itself.

The explosive space epic continues, as the techno-mages come face-to-face with the devastating evil of the Shadows . . . War against the Shadows is inevitable, and the ruling Circle has ordered the techno-mages into hiding. Many are unhappy with this decision--none more so than Galen, the only mage who has faced the Shadows and lived. But the Shadows aren't Galen's only enemy--he is driven to hunt and kill Elizar, the traitor who murdered the beautiful mage Isabelle while Galen stood by helplessly, his hands tied by the Circle's sacred code he had sworn to follow. Now a new mission awaits as the Circle contrives a plan that may enable the five hundred mages to escape without leaving a trace. Dispatched to the Shadow's ancient capitol to uncover the enemy's plans, Galen will find everything he so desperately seeks--including a shocking legacy that threatens to consume his very soul. Babylon 5 created by J. Michael Straczynski

In the late 1960s, a fireball struck Pederson, Illinois, that ultimately granted special powers to 113 children who were in vitro at the time. Now, someone is systematically killing each of the "Specials" and each death results in increased strength for the rest.John Simon, a.k.a. Poet, knows who is responsible and plans to put an end to it.

Collecting: Supreme Power 1-12, Avengers 85-86

Writer J. Michael Straczynski's superhero tour-de-force reaches its stunning conclusion as the final fate of the 113 "Pederson Specials" is revealed. The final chapter of one of the greatest comic series EVER is now available in trade paperback for your bookshelf!Collects Rising Stars #17-24.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski's classic tale of loss and redemption is collected in its entirety with all 12 issues, Midnight Nation #1/2, and a cover gallery. Also includes a touching and insightful afterword from Straczynski.

The brand new epic from comic book legends J. Michael Straczynksi (The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor) and Steve Epting (Captain America: The Winter Soldier). An electromagnetic disturbance results in the sudden awakening of telepathic powers in a tenth of the Earth’s population. In the moments after the world comes to grip with this development, newly-telepathic Boston police find themselves sent against a wrongly convicted prisoner who becomes a hero and leader of other telepaths trying to escape a world in which their powers will make them targets. Both are heroes of their own story, and the future may depend on whether or not trust can be found between them.

"Nick Hornby meets Chuck Palahniuk in this powerful, provocative, and heartfelt epistolary novel from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author J. Michael Straczynski. Life has other plans for a group of strangers who want to end it all on a cross-country road trip, but then bond in ways they never could have imagined"-- Provided by publisher.

J. Michael Straczynski concludes his amazing run - and everything changes for Spider-Man! First, Spidey gets some new digs - but can he stand living with the New Avengers? In the shocking storyline "The Other," the vicious Morlun takes Spider-Man to the brink of death- and beyond! If Peter Parker has any hope of surviving, he has two choices: evolve or die! Then, Civil War erupts - and things really get wild! Spidey in red-and-gold armor! Spidey back in black! And Spidey unmasked in front of the world! But brace yourself for the big finish- as Aunt May lies dying, what would Peter and MJ give for One More Day...? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 515-545; FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2005) 1-4, 24; MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN (2004) 19-22; SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (2006) 41; SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER SKETCHBOOK (2005) 1; SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SKETCHBOOK (2007) 1

A critical new piece to the Babylon 5 story line is added by this stand-alone novel. Haunted by the explosive fate of Babylons 1 through 4, the inhabitants of Babylon 5 work together to make the station our last, best hope for peace.

Rising Stars is the story of the Pederson Specials, a group of 113 people empowered by a single event.In the late Sixties a fireball struck the town of Pederson, Illnois granting fantastic powers to the 113 children who were in utero at the time of impact. They grew up as the world watched. Labeled the "Specials" by the Media, their powers were monitored and catalogued by the United States Government. Public perception of them changed often. Were they the future of mankind? A scourge? A random occurrence? Heroes? Villains? Role models or simply caricatures? What would be their impact on culture and society? They were a waried as kids and adults ever are; some were more powerful, some less. As adults they became many a policeman, a corporate symbol, a singer, an assassin, a writer, a painter, a thief, a preacher. Some found celebrity, some notoriety, while others simply went to work and raised families like everyone else. But they all carried inside them a seed of something great. Something special. Something that made them stars.As their epic stories unfolded, there were other stories as well...of their lives and the lives of those around them. This book is about those stories. Collected here are the short stories about the Specials, a bit about their beginnings, a bit about their middles and just a little bit about their end.

The mysterious Ezekiel Sims re-enters Peter Parker's life with a shocking new explanation as to how the web-slinging hero was granted his amazing spider-powers. But there's little time to ponder this mystery, as the ancient being Shathra has decided that Spider-Man is her prey! Can Peter unleash the spider inside to destroy this voracious predator? Next, the origin of Ezekiel's own spider-powers are revealed, along with the blood debt that must be paid for them. But which spider-totem will pay the price? Reprinting The Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 3) #46-50 and #506-508

Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World's Greatest Super Hero, but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who's not Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.

The new Man of Steel faces his first real threat against a being who can steal his powers away, while his alter ego, Clark Kent, deals with a new woman in his life who is turning his world upside down.

J. Michael Straczynski, writer/producer of Murder, She Wrote and xreator of Babylon 5 teaches scriptwriters how to write and sell work for television, movies, animation, radio and the theatre. Straczynski covers each medium in depth. He reveals facts, tells stories and offers observations from the vantage point of a career in the business.

The story culminates in an epic siege of Asgard, showcasing intense battles and dramatic confrontations. Thor faces formidable foes and navigates complex relationships, highlighting themes of heroism and sacrifice. This run is celebrated for its dynamic storytelling and character development, making it a pivotal moment in Thor's saga.

Contains issues 46-50 of "The Amazing Spider-Man," in which Peter Parker learns shocking news about the origins of his spiderlike powers; he is hunted by an otherwordly being called Shathra; and he and MJ attempt to mend fences.

A novel based on the television science-fiction series, "Babylon 5", set aboard a massive space station in the year 2257. Anna Sheridan has two passions - her husband and a mystery surrounding some artefacts found on a mission to a distant planet. Now she gets orders to join a follow-up mission.

J. Michael Straczynski returns to Marvel to tackle an American icon! Decades ago, Captain America changed the world forever. Now, powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again! Steve Rogers has been reconnecting with his roots, repairing the former tenement building where he grew up and helping with problems in his neighborhood, both human and super-heroic. But a string of supernatural murders is about to disrupt Steve's fragile peace. Years ago, long before he took the Super-Soldier Serum, Steve interfered with the rise of the German American Bund in New York, putting himself on the radar of a powerful, dangerous force known only as Asmoday. Now Asmoday is back, guiding a well-connected millionaire and a vicious serial killer to bring about his will on Earth. They're gunning for anyone who might someday put the world on a better path... and at the top of their list is Steve Rogers. Steve survived his first brush with Asmoday in the distant past, but will he be so lucky this time? Collecting: Captain America (2023) 1-4

The Rising Stars saga marches on in this stellar paperback! See Special Matthew Bright and his career as a super-powered cop and "ghost detective" Lionel Zerb confront the Well of Souls!

"John Connor's human resistance nears the destruction of Skynet, but the malevolent computer system's eleventh-hour plan for victory threatens the survival of both the resistance and Skynet itself"--

After reconciling with the love of his life, Mary Jane Watson, Peter Parker's alter-ego, Spider-Man, must also deal with a new superhuman threat known as Digger.

In this last Babylon 5 title, John Sheridan is about to celebrate the fifth anniversary of peace. But the Drakh, once servants of the bloodthirst Shadow, are preparing to launch a devastating interstellar war. In a desperate attempt to warn Earth, Sheridan faces an apocalyptic showdown with the war machine capable of killing an entire world.

Legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski teams with superstar artist ACO for a tale of bloody vengeance. In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and...well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called "good" superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality - an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes - goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost. Legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski teams with superstar artist ACO for a tale of bloody vengeance. In THE MADNESS, Sarah Ross has been using her power as a thief, stealing from the rich and...well, keeping it. Until the day she stole from the wrong person, a highly placed official who pressures the government to assassinate her. The plot, aided by so-called "good" superheroes sponsored by the government, misses her but wipes out her family. Driven mad by grief, and laser-focused on revenge for the murder of her family, Sarah and a hidden side of her personality - an imaginary friend who may be more real than she believes - goes after these superpowered operatives determined to take her revenge, at any cost.

Ten Grand charts former mob enforcer Joe Fitzgerald's journey into the world of demonology and the ancient powers that threaten to tear down the pillars of Heaven itself in a new war between the forces of light and dark. Can the man willing to die a thousand deaths so he can be with his love for just a few minutes in-between save the lives of an entire world? Or will this be the end of...well, everything?

Acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski returns to the prescient, ambitious world of The Resistance! In the wake of the assassination of their leader, the Resistance is in disarray, disconnected from each other and hunted by authorities around the world – including an army of “reborns” recruited by the American government. To avert decimation at the hands of a fascistic government crackdown, the Resistance must discover the ace up their sleeve, and then the key to unlocking it.

J. Michael Straczynski – creator of Babylon5, co-creator of Sense8, and writer of beloved runs on The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, and Superman: Earth One – returns to comics, teaming with Mike Deodato Jr. – the blockbuster artist of The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Infinity Wars. Together they plant the flag for a new universe of heroes and villains for the 21st Century. As the world reckons with the appearance of these superpowered “reborns,” a small group of fighters takes on a military invasion in Eastern Europe.

Chicago is home base for Protectors, Inc, a corporation renting out super- powered men and women as franchises and heroes and spokespersons... making money and enjoying prestige and power in a world without super-powered bad guys. But when one of the Protectors is found murdered, the trail begins to lead back to one of his other teammates.

A novel based on the television science-fiction series, "Babylon 5", set aboard a massive space station in the year 2257. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy and under the jurisdiction of the Earth Alliance, Babylon 5 serves as a space-borne port of call, open to travellers from anywhere.

Loki reborn! When the Asgardian cycle of life begins again after Ragnarock, Thor’s brother Loki comes back as...Thor’s sister! Loki returns with a sense of purpose, seeking a fresh start to write her story anew. But her newest scheme could be the greatest trick she’s ever pulled. What secret lies behind her female form? What dread endgame does she have in mind for Thor...and for Balder the Brave? And with whom will she forge an alliance of evil? The answers may spell Asgard’s doom! Years before Jane Foster soared as the Goddess of Thunder, Loki first became the mistress of mischief in these epic tales from J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel’s legendary run!COLLECTING: Thor (2007) #5, 9-10, 12, 600 (A story), 601-602 and material from Dark Reign: The Cabal (2009) #1

The fiery, dimension-spanning conclusion of Joe Fitzgerald's journey from Earth to Purgatory, the Void and Hell brings him face-to-face with a vital question: is he willing to sell out the world to save the woman he loves?

Having narrowly escaped death, Ambassador G'Kar knows he is a marked man. A rival family from his Narn homeland has taken the Blood Oath to kill him. Security Chief Garibaldi, Commander Susan Ivanova and Na'Toth journey to the Narn Homeworld and find themselves enveloped by a chilling alien environment. And in this deadly place, the Narn Blood Oath is turned against them all.

Charlie Weiderman, the only kid in high school geekier than Peter Parker, has returned to town asking for Peter's help, but Spider-Man may have to stop him from harming himself and his former classmates.

A novel based on the television science-fiction series, "Babylon 5", set aboard a massive space station in the year 2257. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy and under the jurisdiction of the Earth Alliance, Babylon 5 serves as a space-borne port of call, open to travellers from anywhere.

Norman Osborn confronts Doctor Doom, unveiling a mysterious threat. This collection includes "Dark Avengers" #1, "Dark Reign: The Cabal", "Thor" #600, "Dark Reign: The List - Avengers", "New Avengers Annual" #3, "Dark Reign: The Goblin Legacy", and "Marvel Spotlight" (1971) #30.

A novel based on the television science-fiction series, Babylon 5, set aboard a massive space station in the year 2257. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy and under the jurisdiction of the Earth Alliance, Babylon 5 serves as a space-borne port of call, open to travellers from anywhere.

J. Michael Straczynski continues to redefine Captain America's heroic legacy!In a hidden corner of New York City lurks the Front Door Cabaret, a fantastical show protected by a mysterious woman named Lyra — and now, also, Captain America! As Steve learns of the powerful forces vying for control of this haven for misfits, he finds a cause worth fighting for. But is it a cause worth dying for? And even if Steve puts everything on the line for his newfound wards, will it be enough to protect them from the tsunami of evil coming their way? Tasked with assembling six "change agents" before they can be found by those who want them eradicated, Steve must start fast. His first recruit is already in danger, and Cap’s only lead seems to be… a misplaced penguin?COLLECTING: Captain America (2023) #7-12.

As the Krakoan age ends, mutants need allies more than ever - and Captain America is determined to get his group of mutant change agents to the Front Door Cabaret alive. As Death pulls out all the stops to destroy them, Captain America has a choice: protect the change agents or safeguard his own future. But one of the rescued mutants has their own ideas and intends to make the decision for him!--