Bøger af Kurt Busiek

Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers forge an uneasy alliance with the Thunderbolts to face Count Nefaria - but the true threat comes from the stars as Earth is declared a cosmic maximum-security prison for alien criminals! To save their planet, and to contend with hordes of rampaging Hulks and the spawn of Ultron, the Avengers must rebuild their operation bigger and better than ever. But when the time-spanning Kang the Conqueror wages war on the present day - and wins - Captain America and a small band of rebels may be the world's only hope for freedom! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #24-56 and #1 1/2, AVENGERS ANNUAL 2000-2001, THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #42-44, MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET (2000), MAXIMUM SECURITY (2000) #1-3, and AVENGERS: THE ULTRON IMPERATIVE (2001).

"When Clark Kent suddenly finds that he has powers like those of his fictional namesake, he attempts to perform humanitarian superfeats while keeping his identity secret"--

The longest, most sweeping epic in Astro City's history, in one volume for the first time. Across the 1970s and 80s, Charles & Royal Williams deal with tragedy and obsession. One a cop, one a criminal, both have been shaped irrevocably by Astro City's heroes, and as the city enters a time of darkness, it'll take all they have to survive. Also featuring the full story of the death -- and life -- of the Silver Agent.

Peter Parker’s earliest days as the Amazing Spider-Man! Join acclaimed tale-spinner Kurt Busiek, the legendary scribe of MARVELS, as he delves into the past once more to weave an intricate web of “lost” stories! First, Peter must come to terms with his Uncle Ben’s death — and learn how best to honor his memory — as he takes his first fledgling steps as a crimefighter! Then, swing along with Spidey for a series of untold gems as the newly minted Spider-Man encounters the Human Torch, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman and more classic characters — along with new friends and foes, including Batwing, Bluebird and the Scorcher — on his way to becoming Marvel’s premier super hero! But what are the shocking secrets of Peter’s first love, Betty Brant? Collecting AMAZING FANTASY (1995) #16-18 and UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1-14.

The sequel to the award-winning publishing sensation that made Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross into stars! News photographer Phil Sheldon is back to provide the man-on-the-street's perspective on the larger-than-life heroes, villains and big events of the Marvel Universe - from the Avengers, the X-Men and the Secret Wars to Dracula and Werewolf by Night! But this time, Phil's world is about to be rocked not just by superhuman battles and cosmic events, but also by something far more personal. Featuring the stunning work of artist Jay Anacleto, whose gorgeous, photorealistic pencil renderings bring the Marvel Universe into sharp focus - and offer a glimpse of what it would be like to actually live there. Collecting MARVELS: EYE OF THE CAMERA #1-6.

Collects Marvels #0-4. Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are ordinary men and women who view the ?MARVELS? with a mixture of fear, disbelief, envy and admiration. Among them is Phil Sheldon, a New York City photojournalist who has dedicated his career to covering the exploits of the Marvels and their effect on humankind. Written by Kurt Busiek and masterfully illustrated by Alex Ross, Marvels presents a richly painted historical overview of the entire Marvel Universe, spanning from the 1939 debut of the Human Torch to the fearsome coming of the world-devouring Galactus ? and culminating in the shocking death of Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man?s first love.

Superhelden-Teams gab es schon seit den 1940ern, aber als Thor, Ant Man, Hulk und Iron Man sich 1963 zu den Avengers zusammenschlossen, betraten sie Neuland. Sie kämpften nicht nur zusammen, sondern auch gegeneinander! Ihre ersten 20 Geschichten bilden diesen Band - ein Meisterwerk, das der Bibliothek von Tony Stark würdig ist.

Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes.Quarrel and Crackerjack have been crimefighters for years, but now face aging and retirement. Former super-criminal Steeljack helps an old lover solve a dangerous mystery. The First Family face peril on a far-flung planet. Plus much more, from dangerous dreams threatening Samaritan, the world’s greatest hero, to a day in the life of a sorcerer’s assistant. Comics legends Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends continue to showcase the human within the superhuman. Collects ASTRO CITY Vol. 3 #11-16 & 25-34

Lightning strikes twice! Baron Zemo's plan has failed, and the Thunderbolts have been exposed as villains in disguise. Worse, they've been kidnapped to the realm of Kosmos. How far will Moonstone go to get them home? Back on Earth, the T-Bolts are pursued by S.H.I.E.L.D. - as well as by Zemo, who's out for blood! Have the Thunderbolts truly reformed? And who will give them a chance to prove it? One surprising figure from the Avengers' ranks just might: Hawkeye the Marksman! But his offer of redemption comes with a high price. Plus: Captain America faces the new Citizen V! Hercules targets Atlas for vengeance! The T-Bolts battle alongside the Avengers! And can the team triumph over the Crimson Cowl's massive new Masters of Evil? Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #13-25 and #0, CAPTAIN AMERICA & CITIZEN V ANNUAL 1998, and AVENGERS (1998) #12.

At long last, the book Astro City fans have been clamoring for-a MASSIVE, oversized hardcover omnibus collecting the first nine years of KURT BUSIEK, Brent Anderson and Alex's Ross's award-festooned ASTRO CITY series, plus a foreword by Busiek, a stunning wraparound cover by Ross, and all the sketches, creative notes and other behind-the-scenes material we can stuff in there! When we say "This is the big one," we're not kidding! Collects KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOL. 1 (#1-6), VOL. 2 (#1-22, #1/2), KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY 3D SPECIAL #1, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5, ASTRO CITY SPECIAL 1, ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR'S GUIDE and portions of 9/11 - THE WORLD'S FINEST COMIC BOOK STORYS & ARTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER.

The greatest trick ever pulled! With the Avengers and Fantastic Four believed dead, a new team of heroes rises to take their place! But the Thunderbolts hide a sinister secret: They're villains in disguise! What are Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil really up to? What happens when some members begin to doubt their plan? And when the enthusiastic Jolt joins their ranks, how long can their secret stay hidden? The T-Bolts battle the Hulk, deal with a suspicious Black Widow, and tackle foes including the Mad Thinker and the Elements of Doom. But when the Avengers and FF return, the full scale of Zemo's plot is revealed! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS (1997) #1-12 and ANNUAL '97, THUNDERBOLTS: DISTANT RUMBLINGS #-1, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #449, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #7, HEROES FOR HIRE (1997) #7, and material from TALES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1.

Kang's ultimate triumph! The time-traveling warlord called Kang the Conqueror returns - and this time he plans to enslave all of Earth! The only thing standing in his way is its mightiest heroes! Time and time again, Kang has been a thorn in the Avengers' side. But now, the Conqueror has gathered all his vast legions from multiple eras to conquer the present once and for all! Can an expanded roster of Avengers - including returning members and new recruits - wage worldwide war and hold back the colossal forces arrayed against them? Or will they face defeat and subjugation beneath Kang's merciless boot?! Kurt Busiek, one of the most celebrated AVENGERS writers of all time, crafts an epic clash between the heroes and their most dangerous foe! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #41-55 and material from AVENGERS ANNUAL 2001.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Superman 654-659, 662-664, 667, Superman Annual 13"--Indicia.

The classic fantasy-adventure epic. Young Fletcher Arrowsmith learns the true cost of war, in an alternate history where dragons and magic spells are as much a part of World War I as bullets and barbed wire. Collects Arrowsmith series one issues 1-6

Samaritan battles his greatest foe across time and space. The origins of Beautie and Winged Victory are revealed. The Broken Man makes his debut, and more secrets of Astro City history are revealed. Plus, much more, from Astra's college graduation to the tale of a gorilla who wants to be a drummer but may become a hero.  Acclaimed creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends take you on a tour through comics' most astonishing city.  Collects ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1, ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2 and ASTRO CITY vol 3 #1-10, 17 & 22-24

An untold tale of the young Sub-Mariner - and the dark, chilling birth of one of Atlantis'' greatest villains! The players: Namor, Lady Dorma of Atlantis, the outsider Attuma - all still in their teen years and the Swift Tide, the Atlantean Empire''s greatest heroes. It begins with alliances and possibilities but what lies ahead is tragedy, betrayal and deadly magics unleashed! As the three youths join the Swift Tide on a vital mission, the ensuing catastrophe brings to life the most menacing threat Atlantis has ever faced! Will the Black Tide cut a swath of devastation and death across the ocean floor, laying waste to all that stands before them? It''s a deep dive into Marvel history - where the secrets of the King in Black are buried! Collecting: King in Black: Namor (2020) #1-5

Fan-favourite creators Kurt Busiek and George P©rez craft a new era for Earth''s Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly for justice. But as the Avengers re-form in the wake of a life-changing event, they must face an array of foes like no other: Morgan Le Fay, the Squadron Supreme, the Kree, the Legion of the Unliving, the Thunderbolts, the Wrecking Crew... not to mention facing Kang and Immortus in the Destiny War! But when the merciless Ultron attacks, wiping out an entire nation in his hatred for mankind, the Avengers must live up to their name - if they can! Collecting: Avengers (1998) 1-23, 0, 1 Rough Cut; Iron Man (1998) 7; Captain America (1998) 8; Quicksilver 10; Avengers Annual ''98, ''99; Avengers Forever (1998) 1-12

A super-powered convict must turn detective to protect his community. Ayoung lawyer becomes entangled with a chilling avenger. A television actor findshimself playing superhero for real. A living cartoon reflects on his strangelife. And much more, including a guide to Astro CityΓÇÖs heroes, history andneighborhoods illustrated by an all-star roster of artists.Star creatorsKurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories thatchanged how we think about superheroes.Collects ASTRO CITY vol 2 #13-22,ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5, ASTRO CITY SPECIAL #1, portions of 9-11 - THEWORLDΓÇÖS FINEST COMIC BOOK WRITERS & ARTISTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER#2 and ASTRO CITY: A VISITORΓÇÖS GUIDE

In a world where World War One is fought with magic and dragons as much asbullets and trenches, young Fletcher Arrowsmith of the Overseas Aero Corps issent on a secret mission into enemy territory, to find a mysterious ally andstop a deadly plan that could destroy all of Europe. Along the way, heΓÇÖlldeal with dangerous enemy sorcerers, werewolves and trolls...and learn the truesecrets behind magic and the war itself.Superstar creators KURT BUSIEK(Astro City, Marvels) and CARLOS PACHECO (X-Men-Men, Avengers Forever, Superman)deliver a war, and a world, like none other.Collects ARROWSMITH: BEHINDENEMY LINES #1ΓÇô6

Anfang 1963 waren die Grundlagen für das Marvel Age gelegt. Nachdem man die Comicwelt 1961 mit den Fantastic Four bekanntgemacht hatte, folgte das Erstaunliche (Spider-Man), das Verblüffende (Ant-Man), das Schräge (der Doctor, in diesem Falle), das Unglaubliche (Hulk), das Unbesiegbare (Iron Man) und das Mächtige (Thor). Dennoch war Marvels Chefredakteur Stan Lee überzeugt davon, dass noch mehr möglich war. "Ich schrieb diese Charaktere und dachte, es wäre witzig, sie zu einem Team zu vereinen", erinnert er sich. Also versammelten Lee und Zeichner Jack Kirby den Iron Man, Ant-Man und The Wasp, Thor und Hulk, um die Avengers zu gründen.Von Anfang an war klar, dass dieses Team anders war. Wenn die Fantastic Four eine Familie waren, waren die Avengers Arbeitskollegen, die man sich nicht ausgesucht hat. Nicht alle kamen miteinander aus - der Hulk hatte Ärger mit jedem -, aber wenn sie zusammenarbeiteten, konnten sie die stärksten Superschurken besiegen, die Marvel aufbrachte, zum Beispiel Loki, Kang der Eroberer, die Meister des Bösen und Immortus. Die Zusammenstellung wurde immer wieder verändert - Der Hulk verließ das Team, Captain America trat bei und Ant-Man wuchs auf zu Giant-Man. Dann wiederum wurden die Schurken Hawkeye, Quicksilver und die Scarlet Witch zu Helden - und zu Avengers -, und die Gründungsmitglieder der Gruppe stiegen aus. Zurück ließen sie Captain America, um die neuen Helden anzuführen.Erleben Sie die klassischen Abenteuer der Avengers-Hefte 1-20 in einer Ausgabe im XXL-Format, größer als Hulks Faust, wuchtiger als Thors Hammer und mit mehr Extras als Iron Mans Rüstung. TASCHEN präsentiert diese Hefte in der bestmöglichen Form, wie bei ihrer ersten Veröffentlichung. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit Marvel und der Certified Guaranty Company wurden die makellosesten Ausgaben abfotografiert. Jede Seite wurde genau so reproduziert, wie sie vor mehr als einem halben Jahrhundert gedruckt wurde. Mit modernster Retusche-Technik gelang das digitale Remastern in einer Qualität, die den minderwertigen Druck der Zeit ausgleichen konnte und wie frisch aus einer der besten Druckmaschinen der 1960er-Jahre wirkt.Begleitet werden die Geschichten von einem Vorwort von Kevin Feige, Präsident der Marvel Studios, und einer ausführlichen historischen Darstellung von Kurt Busick - Autor und Eisner-Award-Gewinner -, der mit Originalzeichnungen, selten gezeigten Fotos und Dokumenten bebildert ist. Diese mächtige Sammlung über die mächtigsten Helden der Erde wäre eines Platzes in Tony Starks Bibliothek würdig - oder in Ihrer.Auch als Collector's Edition von 1.000 Exemplaren erhältlich.© 2022 MARVEL

Combining reality and fantasy to create an alternate world in which magic and science have coexisted for centuries, this book presents the tale of a young hero's coming of age during a period of war and wizardry. With World War I engulfing Europe, young Fletcher Arrowsmith runs away from home to serve his country as one of the elite airmen, a squadron of talented mages who use spells to fly and attack their enemies. But as the innocent teenager's romantic visions of valor and honor are quickly destroyed, he learns of the true costs of love and battle. Now disillusioned and distraught, Fletcher must find a way to hold onto his beliefs while evading the attacks of enemy soldiers, sadistic vampires, fire demons, and rock trolls.

The Dynamite Kirby Event by the bestselling and award-winning creators of MARVELS! Superstars Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross brought Jack "King" Kirby's creations to life in ways never before dreamed of. Now, Dynamite, under the direction of artist Alex Ross unleashes - for the first-time ever, the Definitive Edition of Kirby Genesis. The Pioneer 10 space probe carried a message to the stars. Now an answer's on the way -- but not one we expected! When it arrives, the lives of three ordinary people -- and the entire world -- will be changed forever! This is the beginning. This is THE Genesis! Featuring Captain Victory, Silver Star, and more of Jack Kirby's greatest concepts, including characters never-before-seen in comics form!

When a secret conclave of wizards brings a legendary hero back from the forgotten past to save their dying world, they get a hero unlike anything they expected, and trigger a crisis none of them may survive.