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Why are so many of the superhero myths tied up with loss, often violent, of parents or parental figures? What is the significance of the dual identity? What makes some superhuman figures “good” and others “evil”? Why are so many of the prime superheroes white and male? How has the superhero evolved over the course of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries? All these topics, and more, are covered in this lively and original exploration of the reasons why the superhero—in comic books, films, and TV—is such a potent myth for our times and culture.

In this heartfelt and hilarious story of family, Karen Lowery tells of her family of rambling redheads and their many adventures from Georgia to West Virginia, and finally to Florida. As her ex-hippie parents seek to find themselves in a string of various odd-ball business ventures, Karen and her sister must navigate constant change from living in an airport to living a zoo.

Welcome to Sanderson House, where the walls are old, the secrets run deep, and the bodies have a nasty habit of turning up just when things seem to be going right… Cheryl Sanderson is ready for a fresh start. She's eager to reinvent herself after a messy chapter in Las Vegas—complete with some unfortunate personal baggage. With her young son Nathan in tow, she leaves the neon glitz of Sin City behind and heads for the fog-draped hills of San Francisco. Her destination? An unexpected inheritance: a creaky old Victorian house left to her by a mysterious, long-lost aunt. She doesn’t ...

When one half of the South’s most powerful criminal couples—the Voodoo King, is caught cheating by his wife—the Voodoo Queen, all hell breaks loose between rival gangs, politicians, and witch covens in the capital of crime—New Orléans. Filled with action, passion, and humor, Voodoo War is an entertaining read.

Discover the captivating world of The Revenge of Chief Charlie Lightfoot and Medicine Man Black Bear AKA The Raven Mocker by Gary Knight, brought to life by the dynamic narration of Josh Porter. This thrilling audiobook weaves a rich tapestry of historical fiction, blending early pioneer life with compelling family sagas. Produced by AMZ Book Publishing Services.

I'm a geek. And until this past Comic-Con, I was a typical, loser, fanboy, geeky, super-virgin. This is my story. It works on many levels, but it works. It will work for you too. Because this is my story of how I went from zero to hero and I wrote it like a textbook for you.

What would happen if a dog became a superhero? In this exciting middle grade adventure, Joe is a run-of-the-puppy-mill cocker spaniel who dreams of being special, but suffers with the curse of being average. He lives in the suburbs of Barksdale with his friends Elwood, a dopey mutt who looks like a genetic mishap, and Frank, a plump wiener dog. When the dogs devour heaping mounds of dog food that is laced with plutonium, their DNA evolves. Joe transforms into MegaDog, a superhero with a passion for funky music. Elwood mutates into Baywolf, a sleek, black wolf with a hip-hop attitude, and ...

The Last Son of Krypton, Kal-El, Clark Kent, the Man of Steel...Superman. The most iconic character to come from the pages of comic books has a tremendously detailed history that has never been explained like this. In his debut audiobook, Rob Jefferson of Comics Explained assembles Superman’s entire publication history - breaking down every facet from the time period of his creation and its impact on his creators to the subsequent success and birth of the superhero genre.

When it comes to superheroes of the silver screen, nobody knows more than the masterminds behind the wildly popular Comicstorian YouTube channel. This definitive guide to comic book films divulges behind-the-scenes secrets and the hidden history behind these must-see movies including how, after very rocky beginnings, they shot to the top with DC and Marvel as two of the most important franchises in the industry.

Byron Bowers is often referred to as a Comics’ Comic. A veteran stand-up comedian and actor, he's known for gripping material covering spirituality, race, socioeconomics, gender roles—and for delivering a fair chunk of it unrehearsed and in the moment. But though his life today may seem promising, it wasn't always that way. After all, as Byron sees it, the best stand-ups spin comedy from their own perceptions of reality. and what better source material to mine than one's own struggles?

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK: Mickey7 este un Înlocuibil: un angajat dispensabil dintr-o expediție umană trimisă să colonizeze lumea de gheață Niflheim. Ori de câte ori o misiune e prea periculoasă – sinucigașă, chiar –, echipajul apelează la el. Când un exemplar moare, e regenerat un nou corp cu aproape toate amintirile lui intacte. După șase morți, Mickey înțelege termenii contractului său... și de ce ăsta era singurul post neocupat din colonie atunci când l-a acceptat el. Într-o misiune de rutină, Mickey7 dispare și e crezut mort.

The American Zombie Chronicles is a new horror comic book series filled with fantastic tales of zombie-ism from around the US. The dynamic stories and images within are taken straight from the innovative mind of Yvette Kendall. Kendall is an American sci-fi novelist who's responsible for creating the new sub-genre of “Biblical Futurism”. The American Zombie Chronicles takes a unique look into the underbelly of America in a gritty way!

Durch Generationen hindurch waren die Comics von Walt Disney spannende Lektüre von Jugendlichen und Junggebliebenen...

All Three Matt Mollster Mystery Novellas Now Collected In One Place! Plus, Exclusive To This Collection, A Never Before Seen Matt Mollster Mini Mystery! Meet Matt Mollster: Comic book jockey, perpetual bachelor and aspiring writer in search of a big break. After an abrupt encounter with a forlorn young lady, Matt jumps at the chance to try and come to her aid. Once the young lady goes missing, however, Matt eagerly begins to unravel the mystery, but as he gets closer to the truth, Matt soon finds himself in over his head. Equipped only with his determination and his self-depreciation, Matt ...

Did you see the guy in the video wearing the purple tights and mask robbing that bank? That’s Brendan’s dad. He’s a supervillain. The law is after him. The internet loves him. Brendan wishes they weren’t related. Fortunately a scholarship fell into his lap to an exclusive private high school across the country in California. The chance of a lifetime. The teachers are attentive and Brendan is making new friends, but Dutchman Springs Academy has its own mysteries. A girl keeps showing up in his electronics lab who can vanish at will, the phone and internet keep going out, and Brendan ...

An ancient and malevolent god sits on the High Throne of Illmoor, commanding obsidian dragons and raising the dead to fight in his frenzied armies. While a ragtag group of misfits and freedom fighters attempts to withstand the oppression of Vanquish, all hope for the future of the continent begins to fade. Elsewhere, a lone figure moves quietly through the countryside, unseen and unchallenged until one fateful night, when the werewolves get hungry… …and unwittingly disturb something even more dangerous than the despotic entity that has risen to dominate the land.

A terrible sect has arisen is Dullitch: they're dark, they're deadly and they're even more hell bent on the destruction of the city than the citizens themselves. All that stands between total chaos and the return of the dark gods are Duke Modeset (who doesn't like the place anyway), Jareth Obegarde (a vampire on his Mother's side) and Jimmy Quickstint (who is about to do the WRONG favour for the WRONG man). This is a thrilling story of darkness and destiny, where the brave step forward...and fall over.

Groan Teethgrit and Gordo Goldeaxe have looted one village too many, and now the Lords of Illmoor are baying for their blood. Can Duke Modeset, exiled Lord of Dullitch, devise a plan clever enough to topple the duo AND Groan's equally reckless half-brother? Of course he can't, he's next to useless himself ... ... but he does have one secret weapon: an extremely beautiful princess who seems willing to do absolutely nothing for the good of her country.