Download or read book Return to Krypton written by Jeph Loeb and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Man of Steel is offered the opportunity to revisit his birth-world, the long-destroyed planet Krypton. In the process, Superman meets his long-dead parents and gains a new pet.
Download or read book World of Krypton 2021 1 written by Robert Venditti and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern telling of one of the most storied periods in comics! Krypton is a utopia admired across the universe for its achievements in science and culture, but its shining towers and regal people conceal a planet rotting at its core. When a catastrophic event befalls Krypton’s natural world, it points toward a mass extinction in the making. Jor-El, head of Krypton’s revered Science Council, embarks on a mission to save a world that may already have passed the point of no return. Shining new light on the famous characters of Krypton’s past-including Jor-El, General Dru-Zod, and even a young Kara Zor-El-World of Krypton combines action, cosmic wonder, and political intrigue in a story as much about our world as the one on the page.
Download or read book The Last Days of Krypton written by Kevin J. Anderson and published by It Books. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Last Days of Krypton is the epic story of the destruction of the planet Krypton, an explosive event that sent Superman and his legacy to earth. Written by award-winning science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson, author of the international bestselling Dune prequels, The Last Days of Krypton tells of the marriage of Superman's parents, their struggle to save their planet, and the menace of General Zod, future arch-enemy of Superman. It's the story science fiction and Superman fans have been waiting for!
Download or read book Last Son of Krypton written by Michael Dahl and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2010 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The distant planet Krypton faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist Jor-El and his wife Lara send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers.
Download or read book Superman Returns written by Bryan Singer and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects the prequel stories that explore the five year gap between Superman's departure from Earth and his return as depicted in Superman Returns.
Download or read book President Lex written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As if Superman didn't have enough problems with dealing with the effects of the Brainiac 13 virus and a possible war with Atlantis, he's now got the extra headache of Lex Luthor running for the presidency His arch-enemy is bent on attaining the greatest seat of power in the world.
Download or read book Superman Vol 6 Imperius Lex Rebirth written by Various and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darkseid is gone and the crown of Apokolips is there for the taking. Now all the lords of this hellish world will play a game of thrones the likes of which have never been seen. The prize: absolute dominion over unspeakable evil. Only Superman and Lex Luthor stand in their way. These two arch-enemies must put their own war aside and join forces to bring peace to Apokolips before the horror spills out of the hellpits and across the universe. And if that means the Man of Steel must fight on behalf of his nemesis…so be it. Meanwhile, dark deities from Granny Goodness to Steppenwolf will make their own play for power, using Lois Lane and Superboy as pawns in their deadly game. Superman knows the price they’ll all pay if he and Luthor lose. But as the final showdown approaches, only the gods know what Lex will do if they win… The acclaimed creative team of Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason and Doug Mahnke take their incredible Man of Steel saga to epic new heights in these stories from Superman #33-36 and #39-41!
Download or read book Superman H el On Earth written by Tom DeFalco and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: H'El has come to Earth! A figure from Krypton's past has come to Earth, hoping to revive the dead planet—in place of this one. Superman, Superboy, Supergirl and the Justice League stand ready to fight, but whose side is everyone on? As hero fightsagainst hero, will the Kryptonians be able to defeat H'El, who is their equal in every way? The first Super-crossover in the New 52 is here in SUPERMAN: H'EL ON EARTH, written by Scott Lobdell, Mike Johnson and Tom DeFalco, with art by KennethRocafort, Mahmud Asrar, RB Silva and more. Collects SUPERMAN #13-17, SUPERBOY #14-17 and SUPERGIRL #14-17.
Download or read book The Last City of Krypton written by Michael Dahl and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Years before Krypton explodes, the ruthless super-villain Brainiac shrinks the capital, Kandor, to miniature size and adds it to his collection of cities from across the universe. When Brainiac eventually reaches the Earth, and turns his shrinking ray on her cities, Superman comes to the rescue and halts his evil plans!
Download or read book Superman written by James Dale Robinson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by JAMES ROBINSON & GREG RUCKA Art by PETE WOODS & others Cover by BRYAN TALBOT The Man of Steel has moved to a new planet populated by Kryptonians in this collection of SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #6-12. Leaving Earth behind, Superman makes sacrifices to appease his people while averting a conflict with the other races - but an attempt on the life of a high-ranking Kryptonian changes the course of Superman's mission.
Download or read book The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus written by Various and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Doomsday lands on Earth determined to destroy anything and anyone who stands in his way, Superman answers the call to stop him, but pays the ultimate price.
Download or read book DC Comics Encyclopedia written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 1361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Critical Approaches to Comics written by Matthew J. Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical Approaches to Comics offers students a deeper understanding of the artistic and cultural significance of comic books and graphic novels by introducing key theories and critical methods for analyzing comics. Each chapter explains and then demonstrates a critical method or approach, which students can then apply to interrogate and critique the meanings and forms of comic books, graphic novels, and other sequential art. The authors introduce a wide range of critical perspectives on comics, including fandom, genre, intertextuality, adaptation, gender, narrative, formalism, visual culture, and much more. As the first comprehensive introduction to critical methods for studying comics, Critical Approaches to Comics is the ideal textbook for a variety of courses in comics studies. Contributors: Henry Jenkins, David Berona, Joseph Witek, Randy Duncan, Marc Singer, Pascal Lefevre, Andrei Molotiu, Jeff McLaughlin, Amy Kiste Nyberg, Christopher Murray, Mark Rogers, Ian Gordon, Stanford Carpenter, Matthew J. Smith, Brad J. Ricca, Peter Coogan, Leonard Rifas, Jennifer K. Stuller, Ana Merino, Mel Gibson, Jeffrey A. Brown, Brian Swafford
Download or read book Superman written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 1751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Superman written by Glen Weldon and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of Superman's life and history?in time for his 75th birthday How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today. Chronicles the ever-evolving Man of Steel and his world?not just the men and women behind the comics, movies and shows, but his continually shifting origin story, burgeoning powers, and the colorful cast of trusted friends and deadly villains that surround him Places every iteration of the Man of Steel into the character's greater, decades-long story: From Bud Collyer to Henry Cavill, World War II propagandist to peanut butter pitchman, Super Pup to Super Friends, comic strip to Broadway musical, Lori Lemaris to Lois & Clark?it's all here Affectionate, in-depth analyses of the hero's most beloved adventures, in and out of the comics?his most iconic Golden Age tales, goofiest Silver Age exploits, and the contemporary film, television, and comics stories that keep him alive today Written by NPR book critic, blogger, and resident comic book expert, Glen Weldon
Download or read book Science Fiction and Computing written by David L. Ferro and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence of science fiction readership among those who create and program computers is so well-known that it has become a cliche, but the phenomenon has remained largely unexplored by scholars. What role has science fiction played in the actual development of computers and computing? And likewise, how has computing (including the related fields of robotics and artificial intelligence) affected the course of science fiction? The 18 essays in this critical work explore the interrelationship of these domains over the span of more than half a century.
Download or read book The Art of Superman Returns written by Daniel Wallace and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wallace presents an in-depth celebration of the concept and developmental art that served as a foundation for the film set to hit theaters in June. Nearly 200 pieces of art capture all-new sets and showcase the film's inventive costumes and breathtaking locations. An informed text that includes interviews with the director, screenwriters, artists, and production and costume designers completes this thoughtfully crafted deluxe hardcover.
