The Super-Heroes comic books issue 1

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #1-3 Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. NOTE: Published overseas in London.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Stephen Curry!" Written by Josh Bycel and Rich Korson. Art and cover by Damion Scott. The first official graphic novel from NBA superstar Stephen Curry, who overcame the odds to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Stephen Curry is considered one of the - if not the - greatest shooters of all time. But his road to greatness was filled with plenty of bumps and obstacles. Coaches and players always told him he was too small and too short to be truly great. Even when Curry declared his eligibility for the NBA, a scouting report noted that he "lacks great height, length or strength, and possesses below average lateral quickness...making him a potential defensive liability." Read all about Curry's underdog story and meteoric rise to becoming a Sports Superhero - brought to life by illustrator Damion Scott's vibrant and dynamic art! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 3/4-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. By Stan Lee. The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to create some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait - these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own mighty superheroes, just like his classic creations. Lee exposes his secret tools and techniques for bringing strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. He even shows aspiring creators how to expand their super-universes with evil villains, trusty sidekicks, brutes and monsters, super-pets, secret hideouts, and more! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 394 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Edited by Wendy Haslem, Angela Ndalianis, and Chris Mackie. One of the most extraordinary cultural phenomena has been the figure of the superhero. Since the 1930s, superheroes (both men and women) have come to dominate a variety of media formats, including radio, cartoons, television, movies, magazines, and, of course, comic books. Why are audiences so fascinated with superheroes? What makes the idea of heroes necessary in society? This volume explores contemporary superhero narratives, including comic books and film, in a wider mythic context. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 416 pages, Text (with B&W photos and Illustrations). Cover price $28.00.

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1st printing. By Jeffrey K. Johnson. In the eight decades since Superman's debut, comic book superheroes have become an indispensible part of American society and the nation's dominant mythology. They represent America's hopes, dreams, fears, and needs and have become ingrained in the nation's social and cultural fabric. As a form of popular literature, superhero narratives have closely mirrored and molded social trends and changes, influencing and reflecting political, social, and cultural events. This study provides a decade by decade chronicle of American history from 1938 to 2010 through the lens of superhero comics. Softcover, 236 pages, Text 9with B&W Photos). Cover price $40.00.

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Popular Culture and Philosophy: Book 13 - 1st printing. "Truth, Justice and the Socratic Way!" Edited by Tom Morris and Matt Morris. The comic book superheroes — Superman, Batman, the Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and many others — have proved to be a powerful and enduring thread in popular culture, a rich source of ideas for movie makers, novelists, and philosophers. Superheroes and Philosophy brings together 16 leading philosophers and some of the most creative people in the world of comics, from storywriters to editors to critics, to examine the deeper issues that resonate from the hyperbolic narratives and superhuman actions of this heroic world. The comic book narratives of superheroes wrestle with profound and disturbing issues in original ways: the definitions of good and evil, the limits of violence as an efficacious means, the perils of enforcing justice outside the law, the metaphysics of personal identity, and the definition of humanity. The book also features original artwork specially commissioned from some of the most popular of today's comic book artists. Softcover, 294 pages, Text only. Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. By Jason Tondro. Few scholars nursed on the literary canon would dispute that knowledge of Western literature benefits readers and writers of the superhero genre. This analysis of superhero comics as Romance literature shows that the reverse is true - knowledge of the superhero romance has something to teach critics of traditional literature. Establishing the comic genre as a cousin to Arthurian myth, Spenser, and Shakespeare, it uses comics to inform readings of The Faerie Queene, The Tempest, Malory's Morte d'Arthur and more, while employing authors like Ben Johnson to help explain comics by Alan Moore, Jack Kirby, and Grant Morrison and characters and teams like Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Justice League. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 248 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Superheroes: modern gods and goddesses, remote, revered, but like the pantheon of heroes and heroines of ancient myth, great power tempered with flaws. And now, find within these pages tales by gifted and award-winning authors who move superheroes from the four-color panels of comic books to fiction, reminding every adult of the child within, who ever wanted to wear a cape and cowl! Softcover, 384 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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2nd and later printings. By Lorraine Cink and Adam Bray. Go on a fact- and fun-filled journey via the first major Marvel heroes, villains, cowboy stars, and comic characters of the 1940s and 1950s to the iconic, timeless Super Heroes and Super Villains of the Marvel Age of the 1960s and beyond, such as Thor, Hulk, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, the Avengers, Loki, and Green Goblin. Further sections feature key vehicles and technology, magical artifacts, planets, countries and places, plus a glimpse behind the scenes into Marvel Comics' creative processes and techniques. Cover artwork is by esteemed comic-book artist Adi Granov. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. By Marc Dipaolo. Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film - Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the 70-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes addressed include Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Superman, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, and topics covered include American wars, conflicts, and public policy. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, Text (with B&W photos and illustrations). Cover price $45.00.

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1st printing. Featuring six early readers tales starring Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Wasp, and Ant-Man! The World of Reading line of early readers is designed to offer emerging readers books that they will want to read featuring characters that excite them. Level 1: Beginner Reader - Pre-K-Grade 1. Level 2: Junior Reader - Kindergarten-Grade 2. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages