- Posted on January 15, 2012
- 13 customer reviews
- 4.2 rating
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Spider-Man: Birth of Venom
The Beyonder's Battleworld might seem a strange place to get new threads, but it's Spider-Man who becomes unraveled when his shape-changing costume attempts to darken his life as well as his fashion sense! But ridding himself of his riotous raiment proves an even greater mistake when its alien enmity bonds with mortal madness to form our hero's most dedicated decimator! Plus: the first appearances of Puma and the Rose! Mary Jane Watson's startling secret! And the debut of the battling...Bag-Man!? Guest-starring the Black Cat, the Fantastic Four and more! Collects Secret Wars #8; Amazing Spider-Man #252-259, #298-300 & #315-317; Fantastic Four #274 and Web of Spider-Man #1
As you read. "Spider-Man: Birth of Venom" focuses more on Spidey wearing (and eventuelly trying to get free of) his alien costume than in the fan-favorite vilain. Yeah, Venom appears and fights spidey a lot of times, but not enough to call the book "Birth of Venom". The right name would be "the symbiote saga".
- Posted on January 22, 2012
- 1 customer reviews
- 5 rating
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House of M: Spider-Man, Fantastic Four & X-Men
The Scarlet Witch has changed the universe, but Saturnyne's come to destroy it! The House of M is spilling into the multiverse like dominos and may topple it like cards, especially if omnipotent evildoers Mad Jim and madder Jamie have their way! Captain Britain and his family have two days to save the world as they know it - if only they can remember it! Heroes and villains will die, but which are which? Plus: If Magneto rules the world, where are Doctor Doom and the Green Goblin, to say nothing of their archenemies? The answers surprised the world! Guest-starring the Black Panther, the Thunderbolts, and more! Featuring the pre-formation of New Excalibur! Collects Spider-Man: House of M #1-5, New Thunderbolts #11, Fantastic Four: House of M #1-3, Black Panther #7, and Uncanny X-Men #462-465.
The events of this book will resurface when the saga of SECOND COMING--X-MEN EVENT begins,this is a must read for fans wondering how the mutant world was destroyed....or was it?
- Posted on February 22, 2012
- 1 customer reviews
- 5 rating
- Price $36.95
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Teaching Visual Literacy: Using Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Anime, Cartoons, and More to Develop Comprehension and Thinking…
These innovative articles show how to use high-interest visual materials to capture the attention of learners, strengthen multiple literacy competencies, and boost critical thinking skills.
I was quite satisfied by this book that mainly talks about the use of graphic novels and other visual aids in the classroom to improve comprehension instruction as well as critical literacy. Most of the articles are scholarly, while there are a few which suggest useful activities in the classroom. One of the things that I thought were helpful were the number of new literary concepts that are important to literacy and that I ignored, such as anime, picturebooks, manga, the differences between the comic book anf the graphic novel. I didn't know that there was a difference between a picturebook and a book with illustrations. The book gave me many new insights in litercy instruction that I ignored. If you want to explain the use of visuals or graphic novels in the classroom with theory and research, this is the book. However, what we may find more useful are the suggested strategies.
- Posted on February 13, 2012
- 4 customer reviews
- 4 rating
- Best Price $73.90
AMAZING SPIDERMAN 583 1st Printing OBAMA VARIANT (BLUE BACKGROUND) SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE 1st PRINT VARIANT (Amzing Spider-man,…
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583 FIRST PRINTING BARACK OBAMA COVER VARIANT Condition : Near-Mint (New copy) unread You will recieve the Ultra limited and HOT First Printing shown! *(BLUE BACKGROUND as SHOWN in COVER SCAN) Last few copies we have remaining
If you are one of the many suckers who purchased The Death of Superman issue a few years back, you'll love the Barack Obama comic. Books like this always claim to be collectors items, but the only collectors who pick up these items in the long run are garbage collectors. Don't be a moron, stay away from obvious ripoffs like this. show some real pride in Obama and support him and the change he hopes to bring to our country.
- Posted on February 22, 2012
- 5 customer reviews
- 4.8 rating
- Price $99.99
- Best Price $56.72
I'm so excited! I'm already a big fan of he Marvel Omnibi. They are like long cherished dreams and wishes finally coming true. All Walt Simonson Thor's in one? All Steve Ditko SM in one? And now all Todd McFarlane Spiderman in one? Pinch me, I must still be dreaming. I still think this is Todd's best work. I like the first Spawn issues, but compared to ASM they have a worse sense of storytelling, too much unnecessary detail, too obtrusive coloring and too much breaking of panels. All too often it looks messy. It may be because David Michelinie is a better writer than Todd. As I recall, the Spiderman series Todd drew (and wrote?) after he left AMS was already worse than his ASM run. But this book is a joy to read. Sometimes you enjoy a comicbook, but when you read it 10 years or so later you think: wait a minute...did I ever enjoy this?? This not as good as I remember. This is crap! Not so with this book. It's actually better than I remember it. The artwork is still mesmerizing to look at, the story and dialogue so funny and breezy. I love the impossible poses, the proper pacing between action and drama, the cute faces (even Venom looks cute), the copious pinups of Mary Jane and the comedy (Spiderman in a gala suit...LOL) The book also contains 26 covers Todd did with SM. The quality of the book is standard Omnibus quality: excellent, if not perfect. Marvel has some pretty good editors working nowadays, who know (and probably love) what they're doing. Actually, the only thing…
- Posted on January 20, 2012
- 1 customer reviews
- 5 rating
- Price $29.99
- Best Price $20.76
Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 3
Collecting: the groundbreaking third year of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN in one colossal trade paperback! Spider-Man beat Kraven. He defeated Dr. Octopus. He even survived a serious scrap with an artificially-enhanced Green Goblin. As it turns out,though, his worst enemy is a simple crook in a Spider-Man suit. That's all it takes to ruin Spider-Man's reputation, suddenlypainting Peter Parker's alter ego as Public Enemy No. 1...and changing his life forever. Then: Spider-Man's ultimate villain gets the Ultimate treatment! After reuniting with his childhood friend Eddie Brock, Peter discovers a secret about their fathers' pasts...a black liquid that can transform into a protplasmic bodysuit, curing an illness and enhancing the wearer's strength and abilities. But when Peter tries to continue his father's work, he accidentally becomes encased in the murky liquid and becomes nearly unstoppable...but at a terrible price. COLLECTING: Ultimate Spider-Man #28-39, 1/2
Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Vol. 3 collects the paperbacks Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 5: Public Scrutiny and Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 6: Venom I'm loving Marvel's "Ultimate Collections," as well as Amazon's bargain prices! At $12.00, collecting Ultimate Spider-Man #'s 28-39 and 1/2, vol. 3 is practically a dollar an issue! Aside from the price, what makes this trade paperback so good? The creative team of Bendis and Bagley tell the story of a teenage Peter Parker as he learns about the world around him. They've really hit their stride here, capturing the struggles and frustrations that Peter has in a world that frankly doesn't care about him at times. In the first half a thug dresses up as Spider-Man to rob banks, killing a major character. Then [SPOILER] Peter and MJ break up [SPOILER] which leads Peter to find some old videos and a childhood friend, Eddie Brock. The two collaborate on their parents' inheritance, a project to cure cancer which leads to the birth of Venom!Vol. 3 collects the superhero action in the life of Spider-Man, as well as the melodrama that's at the core of Peter Parker's life. Bendis writes a lot of dialogue, but there are also these panels of Peter by himself, fretting about his life -- and these moments are all the more powerful.If you're looking for some great Spider-Man stories at an excellent price, look no further: it's right here.
- Posted on January 26, 2012
- 2 customer reviews
- 5 rating
- Best Price $23.00
Tomart's Encyclopedia of Action Figures The 1001 Most Popular Collectibles of All Time
This is a descriptive A-to-Z guide to action figures with 1001 full-color photographs. It includes comprehensive information on the characters, their dimensions, materials and production qualities, special features, packaging, where to buy and much more.
IF YOU LIKE ACTION FIGURES YOU WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK. IT HAS FULLY COLORED PICTURES AND DESCRIPTION OF ALL THE BEST ACTION FIGURES THAT WHERE AVAILABLE FROM 1959 TO 1997.
- Posted on February 22, 2012
- 3 customer reviews
- 4.7 rating
- Price $29.99
- Best Price $17.96
Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimate Collection, Vol. 2
The Green Goblin returns - will Spider-Man survive the rematch? Peter Parker has a secret. Bitten by a radioactive spider, he gained the powers of a human arachnid - super-strength, adhesion to walls, and incredible agility. Inspired by his uncle's tragic death, Peter became Spider-Man, New York City's hometown super hero. Only two people know his secret identity - one is his best friend, confidante, and girlfriend Mary Jane Watson. The other - ruthless businessman Norman Osborn, otherwise known as the Green Goblin. In their first battle, Norman nearly killed Peter before his own apparent death. But now, the Goblin has returned, more powerful than ever before. And Osborn will use his knowledge of Peter's double identity to control the teenager - threatening the lives of Mary Jane and his beloved Aunt May if Peter refuses to obey. Will Spider-Man be forced to serve his greatest enemy to protect his loved ones from harm? Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #14-27.
Fast shipping, great packaging. Wonderful graphic novel. Combines the second part of the Ultimate series. Fantastic artwork, great gift for any Spider-Man fan.
- Posted on February 22, 2012
- 3 customer reviews
- 4.7 rating
- Price $54.99
- Best Price $44.76
Marvel Masterworks: Amazing Spider-Man, v.11 ------------------------------------------------------ Some Marvel old-timers will tell you that when Stan Lee left the book, the glory days were over. But I think there was still some juice left during Gil Kane's tenure as artist (fun, kinetic, rubbery stuff), and writer Roy Thomas delivered some fab, fun stories early in his run. This volume also features the brief return of artist John Romita, and lots of groovy, gimmicky story arcs. There are the Morbius episodes, (where Spidey grew four extra arms, and Gil Kane drew an awesome version of The Lizard); also, the journey to the Savage Land and a crossover with the then-canceled Doctor Strange -- this was all great stuff. "The Amazing Spider-Man" book really lost it when Ross Andru took over as the artist: ugh. After about issue #115 or so, the stories became dull and strained, and the book slid into tedium. But this volume is still solid, vintage Marvel merriment. Go for it! (Joe Sixpack, ReadThatAgain book reviews)
- Posted on February 13, 2012
- 5 customer reviews
- 3.8 rating
- Best Price $89.95
Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 8 (v. 8)
This deluxe hardcover collects Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 15: Silver Sable and Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 16: Deadpool, plus extras. In Silver Sable, the head of Roxxon Oil sics the world's greatest mercenary, Silver Sable, on Spider-Man to learn why the web-spinner has targeted Roxxon on his nightly patrols. How violently Ms. Sable wants to handle the situation is strictly up to her. Spinning out of the Ultimate Spider-Man video game (written and designed by our longstanding team of Bendis and Bagley), Ultimate Silver Sable might be the most dangerous foe Spidey has ever faced! Plus: the mystery of Ultimate Omega Red! And in Deadpool, Spider-Man teams up with his new girlfriend - the X-Men's Kitty Pryde, who gets a new super-hero identity for when she's not hanging with her mutant mates! Plus: Meet the dangerous Ultimate Deadpool - and the Ultimate Reavers! It's mutant action guest-starring the Ultimate X-Men, with Spidey caught in the middle! Also featuring Ultimate Morbius! Collects…
Continuing the high quality that this series has seen, volume 8 covers issues 86-96 and annuals 1-2. This means we start with a story about dating Kitty Pride, run through the silver sable storyline, an adventure with the X-Men and vampires. On the way, we pick up ultimate versions of all kinds of classic villains like the Rhino and Vulture. It's an excellent read. The ultimate stories have, as a general course, included much stronger plotlines, deeper characters, and overall higher sophistication than we saw the first time Spider-Man ran up against these folks. The artwork is great cover to cover. Annual 2 was not as strong as annual 1 was - bringing Daredevil, the Punisher, Spider-Man, and Moon Knight together ... well, it's been done before and it's been done more effectively. Additionally, I would have preferred seeing Ultimate Spiral or some other Mojo choice rather than Ultimate Deadpool. Those are minor quibbles overall. I would recommend this to literally everyone. It's as much fun for those who have steeped themselves in the marvel mythology of the last 40 years as it is for the folks who are completely new to the story.
- Posted on February 18, 2012
- 18 customer reviews
- 4.9 rating
- Best Price $306.70
Special Effects: The History and Technique
Ever wondered how Harry Potter flew in that quidditch game? Ever puzzled over King Kong swatting down airplanes? Ever tried to figure out Spider-Man swung from building to building? It’s all done with optical and digital effects, with miniature photography and animation, with pyrotechnics, animatronics, and even sound effects--and Special Effects: The History and Technique offers the definitive history of movie magic plus detailed technical explanations and diagrams. Packed with more than 500 photographs and profiles of such groundbreakers as George Lucas, James Cameron, and Robert Zemeckis, it is sure to appeal to fans of all ages. From A Trip to the Moon to X-Men 3, from The Lost World to War of the Worlds, from the 1933 King Kong to the 2005 King Kong, this stunning book reveals the magic of special effects.
Once I picked up the Special Effects book, I seriously could not put it down. This book is truly amazing as it serves not only as an information source, but it is also very entertaining. The first half of the book goes through the decades starting with the 1900's. In each time period Richard discuses the new advancements in film making during that decade, along with writing about some of the best movies form that time. Some of the classics include Singing in the Rain, The Wizard of Oz, and many Hitchcock movies. The second half of the book focuses on individual aspects of movie magic. From make-up and costumes, to lighting and pyrotechnics. The book cover many recent movies like Titanic, Star Wars Episode I and The Matrix. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the entertainment field. The book is easy moderate to read and full of amazing color pictures that you won't find anywhere else. Some of the pictures are accurate diagrams of film processes, such as animation, digital effects and camera techniques. I feel that form reading this book I gained a lot of basis knowledge needed to better understand the industry. Did you know that most of the snow used in movies is simply shredded paper? Or how about the fact that 90% of dialogue is movies is recorded and dubbed after the movie is shot! Find out hundreds of more amazing facts in Richard Rickitt's Special Effects: The History and Technique.
- Posted on February 13, 2012
- 3 customer reviews
- 4.3 rating
- Price $34.99
- Best Price $20.45
Not having read this since the mid 90's when it came out, issue by issue, I really enjoyed the chance to read it all in chronological order. It is easy to see why this storyline was so (initially) popular and controversial, and it is THE definitive Spider-Man storyline of the 90's (similar to the Death and Return of Superman, Knightfall, Emerald Dawn and X-Cutioner's Song to Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and X-Men respectively). Having already bought and read volume one, which suffers from a few minor pacing issus, this volume does gain momentum. The story is pretty fun- very melodramatic (as we expect from Spider-Man) with plenty of doubt and angst thrown in for good measure. The mandate for the Clone Saga seems to be 'Lets just throw is ALL in there', with a death of a major villain, Aunt May's coma, Mary-Jane's pregnancy, Peter Parker's life-threatening virus, and Kaine's visions of Mary-Jane's death. Most of the art is a real treat. Sal Buscema teamed up with Bill Sienkiwikz works a treat, creating some of the most memorable work I have ever seen on Spider-Man titles. Mark Bagley is also at the top of his game in this book. I look forward to Volumes three, four and five.
- Posted on January 29, 2012
- 2 customer reviews
- 2.5 rating
- Price $34.99
- Best Price $18.19
Amazing Spider-Man by JMS - Ultimate Collection Book 3
Writer J. Michael Straczynski arrived on Amazing Spider-Man with one goal in mind: return the series to its heartfelt roots as a chronicle of Peter Parker's life both in and out of costume. Straczynski's debut quickly revived the series as both a fan and critical favorite. Along with superstar artists such as John Romita Jr., Mike Deodato, and Joe Quesada, Straczynski continued to surprise and entertain readers with his innovative take on the legendary web-slinger - forever changing the way Peter Parker would view himself...and the origins of his amazing alter ego! Now, relive Straczynski's entire status-quo-shattering run, collected across five titanic trade paperbacks! Collects Amazing Spider-Man #503-518
This volume is one third John Romita Jr. and two thirds Mike Deodato. One third is the end of the Ezekiel arc, one other third is giving an unsettling explanation of Gwen's death and the last third sees the unwelcome return of a forgotten, former classmate of Parker, geekier than Parker ever was. As ever, Parker's resilience goes in overdrive throughout the turmoils. Though not as good, in my opinion, as the first two volumes of J. Michael Straczynski's long run, the book remains a good read.
- Posted on January 30, 2012
- 8 customer reviews
- 4.4 rating
- Best Price $38.94
This edition features the first of what will be a long list of stories written by John S. Drew. Watch for his name in the future. He writes as though he's been writing the characters of Aunt May and Peter Parker all his life! His story is called "Moving Day," and it is the best in the collection.