Dave Gibbons Knihy

„Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?“ ptali se už latiníci. Kdo střeží ty, kdož střeží nás? Je těžké dohlédnout na ty, kteří mají moc, i když jsou to normální lidé – a co teprve když mají schopnosti, o kterých se nám ani nesnilo. V roce 1984 vyšly dva komiksy, které změnily žánr – a dodnes se fanoušci hádají, který z nich je zásadnější. V jednom hrál hlavní roli Batman a Frank Miller ho pojmenoval Návrat temného rytíře – a u druhého si Alan Moore vystačil s jediným slovem. Watchmen, tedy Strážci. Oba komiksy mají hodně společného. Oba se dívají na svět superhrdinů novým pohledem, oba ničí mýty a oba balancují na pokraji apokalypsy. Ale tam, kde Miller ještě nabízí pozitivního superhrdinu, tam už má Moore obyčejné lidi s neobyčenými schopnostmi. Lidi někdy kruté, se svými úchylkami a tajnostmi, se špínou schovanou pod maskami. Ovšem lidi velmi mocné (a v jednom případě i všemocné). Jeden z nejzásadnějších komiksů všech dob (a tohle není laciná reklama, to je fakt).

This volume is the most thorough exploration to date of the possibilities offered by the comics medium to the writer or artist alive to its unique grammar. Using hundreds of examples of art from some of the biggest and most-respected names in comics, Gary Spencer Millidge lifts the lid on the technique and thought which underpins the best comics.

This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial best-seller, Watchmen has been studied on college campuses across the nation and is considered a gateway title, leading readers to other graphic novels such as V for Vendetta, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and The Sandman series.

This collection showcases pivotal issues from the Green Lantern series, including critical story arcs featuring the Green Lantern Corps and the Sinestro Corps. It delves into the complex relationships and conflicts among the characters, highlighting themes of power, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. The narrative is enriched by dynamic artwork and compelling storytelling, making it a significant addition for fans of the Green Lantern universe.

Featuring insights from 37 renowned leaders and Fortune 500 CEOs, this book offers valuable advice on leadership and management. Contributors include notable figures such as Steve Reinemund, former CEO of PepsiCo, and Mo Anderson, former CEO of Keller Williams Realty. Their experiences and perspectives provide a comprehensive look at effective leadership practices and strategies, making it an essential resource for aspiring leaders and business professionals seeking to enhance their skills and understanding of corporate success.

Alan Moore, a pivotal figure in comics, is known for acclaimed works like "Watchmen" and "V For Vendetta". This volume includes his essential superhero stories, such as "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow" with Superman and "The Killing Joke" featuring Batman.

Watchmen is widely considered to be one of the greatest graphic novel of all time. This book gives an account of the genesis of Watchmen.

Our story begins in the squalid corridors of a maximum-security housing project, where a young girl will rise from the war-torn streets of Chicago to battle injustice in a world insane with corruption. She will be called a hero, a traitor, and nearly everything in between, but all along the way, her courage, her integrity, and her unwavering commitment to that most valuable of right - liberty - will inspire a movement that will never surrender. A masterpiece nearly twenty years in the making, this archival volume contains the complete life story of freedom-fighter Martha Washington.

According to author Dave Gibbons in Xealots, a faith-filled life is the opposite of what you think it is. Gibbons urges you to defy the conventional wisdom of relying only on your strengths and passions to navigate life, and also embrace and examine your weaknesses and pain. Explore the new and old domains of world that is constantly changing, and