In this important and moving true story of reconciliation after war, beautifully illustrated in watercolour, a Japanese pilot bombs the continental U.S. during WWII - the only enemy ever to do so - and comes back 20 years later to apologise.
Marc Tyler Nobleman Knihy
Marc Tyler Nobleman sa zameriava na odhaľovanie zabudnutých príbehov a skrytých tvorcov, často so zameraním na menej známe postavy z histórie komiksov a populárnej kultúry. Jeho diela skúmajú podstatu kreativity a vplyv jednotlivcov na širšie spoločenské a kultúrne naratívy. Prostredníctvom podrobného výskumu a pútavého rozprávania Nobleman osvetľuje proces tvorby a neopatrných hrdinov, ktorí formovali naše obľúbené príbehy. Jeho prístup je svedectvom o dôležitosti uchovávania kolektívnej pamäte a oslavou práce tých, ktorých prínos mohol byť inak zabudnutý.
Recounts the life of the unrecognized co-creator of the Batman comic strip and details the author's quest to find out more about him
Fairy Spell
How Two Girls Convinced the World That Fairies Are Real
The narrative revolves around British cousins who captivated the world for over six decades with their extraordinary hoax involving photographs of "real" fairies. The book features exquisite illustrations by Eliza Wheeler alongside the original photographs taken by the girls, offering a blend of art and history that delves into themes of belief, deception, and the power of imagination.
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent—meek, mild, and myopic—than his secret identity, Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine adventure tales. Jerry wrote stories, and Joe illustrated them. In 1934, they created a superhero who was everything they were not. It was four more years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format—the comic book. The author includes a provocative afterword about Jerry and Joe’s long struggle with DC Comics when they realized they had made a mistake in selling all rights to Superman for a mere $130!Marc Tyler Nobleman’s text captures the excitement of Jerry and Joe’s triumph, and the energetic illustrations by Ross MacDonald, the author-artist of Another Perfect Day, are a perfect complement to the time, the place, and the two young visionaries.
Featuring a trio of bumbling goats and a fantastically zany villain, this laugh-out-loud story draws inspiration from a legendary monster. The hilarious dialogue and whimsical antics promise to entertain both kids and adults, making it a delightful read for all ages.
The graphic novel presents the thrilling adventures of Isabel Soto, who delves into the enigmatic mysteries surrounding the Bermuda Triangle. As she navigates this treacherous area, readers are taken on a visually captivating journey filled with intrigue, danger, and discovery. Isabel's exploration uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of reality, making for an engaging blend of adventure and mystery.