A quartet of fallen mystics dubbed the "TrenchCoat Brigade" is introduced in this first collection of the adventures of Timothy Hunter. John Constantine, the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, and Mister E take Hunter on a tour of the magical realms. Along the way he's introduced to Vertigo's greatest practitioners of magic and must choose whether or not to join their ranks.
Charles Vess Knihy
Tento umelec je majstrom detailu, preslávený svojou schopnosťou vykresliť zložité scény s jemnosťou a presnosťou. Jeho diela sa často ponárajú do sveta fantázie a mytológie, kde oživuje epické príbehy a nadpozemské bytosti. Vyznačuje sa dynamickým štýlom a hlbokým porozumením umeniu rozprávania príbehov, čo z neho robí jedinečného rozprávača vizuálnych dobrodružstiev.







The ladies of Grace Adieu and other stories
- 256 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell," Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed world of 19th-century England.
The Sandman. The wake
- 192 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
An attempt to summon and imprison Death, results, instead, in the capture of Morpheus, the Sandman, who must regain the tools of his powers.
Six fantasy artists at work : dream makers
- 127 stránok
- 5 hodin čítania
"Dream makers features the pictures of six working fantasy artists who are famous in their fields. Though their styles and subject matter differ greatly, their ideas and images go beyond realism into the landscapes of dreams, nightmares and imagined futures."--BOOK JACKET.
In the English countryside at the dawn of the Victorian era, life moves at a leisurely pace. In the town of Wall, so named for an imposing stone barrier that divides the village from an adjacent meadow, armed sentries guard the sole gap to keep the curious from wandering through. Only once every nine years do they relax their vigil when a market fair unlike any other comes to the meadow. In Wall, young Tristan Thorn falls in love with the cold and distant Victoria Forester. He vows to retrieve a fallen star for Victoria, crosses the ancient wall, and enters a world strange beyond imagining
The third book of the Sandman collection is a series of four short comic book stories. In each of these otherwise unrelated stories, Morpheus serves only as a minor character. Here we meet the mother of Morpheus's son, find out what cats dream about, and discover the true origin behind Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream. The latter won a World Fantasy Award for best short story, the first time a comic book was given that honor
Digital Media Ethics
- 320 stránok
- 12 hodin čítania
The third edition of this accessible and interdisciplinary textbook has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and developments, including the rise of Big Data, AI, and the Internet of Things. Digital Media Ethics will continue to be the go-to textbook for anyone getting to grips with this important topic--
Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Return of the Sinister Six [New Printing]
- 504 stránok
- 18 hodin čítania
The plot centers on Doctor Octopus as he seeks to reunite the Sinister Six, challenging Spider-Man like never before. As Peter Parker grapples with his immense sense of responsibility, he contemplates giving up his powers, leading to a chaotic normal life filled with threats from the Scorpion and the return of Venom. Meanwhile, a romantic getaway for Peter and Mary Jane in Scotland takes a spooky turn. This collection features pivotal issues from the Amazing Spider-Man series and highlights themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the complexities of personal relationships.
The Queen of Summer's Twilight
- 264 stránok
- 10 hodin čítania
A mysterious man on a black motorbike rescues teenager Janet Ravenscroft from the streets of downtown Inverness, setting off a chain of unexpected events. As she navigates her new reality, Janet discovers secrets and challenges that will change her life forever. The story explores themes of danger, intrigue, and self-discovery as she learns more about her rescuer and the world around her.
The hit comic book mini-series Rose now comes to you in a single handsome package with a brand-new cover! Released over a yearlong period to rave reviews (and an Eisner nomination for best painter), the Bone prequel by Jeff Smith and Charles Vess can now be read as it was originally intended - as one massive epic. In the old days, when BONE'S Gran'ma Ben was a teenager, a terrifying dragon laid siege to the small towns of the Northern Valley. Unknown to Princess Rose (young Gran'ma Ben), the strange dragon is actually the minion of the Ancient Enemy called the Lord of the Locust. Unable to defeat the monster, Rose seeks the advice of her advisor, who tells the young princess how to destroy the dragon - - - but at a terrible cost.

