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New Releases by Alan Cowsill

Alan Cowsill is the author of Marvel la Enciclopedia (Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition) (2026), Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History (2025), Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition (2024), Captain America Ultimate Guide New Edition (2021), Marvel The Way of the Warrior (2021).

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Marvel la Enciclopedia (Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition)

release date: Mar 24, 2026
Marvel la Enciclopedia (Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition)
La guía más completa de Marvel, repleta de magníficas ilustraciones y personajes de los cómics originales. Compilado por un equipo de expertos en cómics en estrecha colaboración con Marvel Comics, esta nueva edición de La enciclopedia de Marvel, completamente actualizada y ampliada, es el libro que todo fan de Marvel debe tener, y el único que cubre todo el alcance del vibrante Universo de Marvel Comics. ¿Por qué? Contiene nuevos e importantes personajes importantes, así como entradas actualizadas de los favoritos de siempre, además de todos los detalles de los últimos eventos crossover del Universo Marvel. Nuevas ilustraciones de la mano los artistas de Marvel. Cubierta ilustrada por el reconocido artista de cómics Marco Checchetto. Descubre los atributos clave, aliados, enemigos y las historias de personajes principales, como el Capitán América y los Vengadores, y también secundarios. Un regalo imprescindible para los fanáticos de Marvel. © 2025 MARVEL ------------------------------------------------------- The official guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe - now updated with more than 1,200 iconic superheroes and villains. Filled with superb artwork and illustrated characters from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every fan has to own - and the only book that covers the full scope of the vibrant Marvel Comics universe. The most holistic Marvel Encyclopedia ever created: Contains major new characters as well as updated entries for old favorites, alongside features for the latest Marvel Universe crossover events - including Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms. Hundreds of fresh new character artworks from Marvel''s own talented pool of artists, including an original cover artwork designed by renowned comic artist Marco Checchetto. Perfect for Marvel Comics fans who want a reference guide to their favorite franchise. Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features revisited entries detailing the adventures since the best-selling previous edition (2019). Major figures like Captain America and the Avengers have multi-spread sections, while even minor character entries contain details about their key attributes, allies, foes, and storylines. This is the most complete guide to the Marvel Universe ever created. © 2024 MARVEL

Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History

release date: Aug 26, 2025
Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History
Experience the complete comic book history of the iconic super hero, Captain America, with this comprehensive visual guide including full-color illustrations, concept art, and more! Featuring interviews with key artists and writers essential to the creation and evolution of the Star-Spangled Avenger! Chronicling eight decades of the art of the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel''s Captain America: The Illustrated History dives into the creation of the character in 1940 and his journey to becoming one of the most popular and recognizable Marvel characters of all time. Alongside exclusive interviews with the artists and minds that brought the character to life, the book is filled with stunning imagery and behind-the-scenes illustrations. Featuring iconic cover art and full-color panels, this is the complete exploration of the quintessential American Super hero—from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson, and a celebration of heroes Cap inspired like Captain Carter and Iron Patriot. Marvel''s Captain America: The Illustrated History is the perfect addition to any comic lover''s collection.

Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition

release date: Oct 08, 2024
Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition
The best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Superheroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019). Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms, are included as in-depth features. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every Marvel fan must own. © 2023 MARVEL

Captain America Ultimate Guide New Edition

release date: Oct 26, 2021
Captain America Ultimate Guide New Edition
Super Hero. Leader. Avenger. One of Marvel Comics'' most inspiring characters is all this and so much more. With a foreword by the equally legendary Stan Lee, Captain America: The Ultimate Guide: New Edition celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the iconic Captain America. Delve into the long and storied history of the First Avenger, from his service in World War II to the earth-shattering events of the Infinity Wars and Empyre. Discover the origins of Captain America and how he joined the Avengers. Learn about his first encounters with his courageous allies, including Peggy Carter, Winter Soldier, and Falcon, and his epic clashes with villains such as Baron Zemo and Red Skull. Iconic, brave, and principled, Captain America has become one of Marvel Comics'' most beloved Super Heroes. Expertly written and lavishly illustrated, no Marvel or Captain America fan will want to miss this indispensable e-guide. © 2021 MARVEL

Marvel The Way of the Warrior

release date: May 04, 2021
Marvel The Way of the Warrior
Who is Marvel Comics'' Ultimate Fighter? Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics'' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this ebook pulls no punches in revealing Marvel''s ultimate warriors. Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel''s most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more. This is the Way of the Warrior. © 2020 MARVEL

DC Comics Year By Year, New Edition

release date: Oct 01, 2019
DC Comics Year By Year, New Edition
The most comprehensive guide to the history of DC Comics ever published - now fully updated In 1938, Superman led the charge. The world''s first Super Hero was soon followed by his Justice League teammates Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, Shazam! and Green Lantern. These heroes, and their Super-Villainous foes such as Lex Luthor and The Joker, became the foundation of DC Comics. You can trace these characters'' evolution, and learn about the company and creators who made them the enduring pop culture icons they are today in DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle - the most comprehensive, chronological history of DC Comics ever published. Fully updated, this best-selling, visually stunning book details the debuts and careers of every major hero and villain in the DC Universe. It also chronicles the company''s fascinating 85-year history, highlighting its publishing milestones and expansion into movies and television, alongside the real-world events that shaped the times. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics and written by leading comics historians Matthew K. Manning, Daniel Wallace, Mike McAvennie, Alex Irvine, Alan Cowsill and Melanie Scott, the new edition brings the DC Comics story right up to date, covering recent landmark events such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal, Doomsday Clock and Heroes in Crisis. DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle is guaranteed to keep fans enthralled for hours on end. TM © DC Comics

DC Universe Handbook: The Women of DC Comics

release date: Nov 06, 2018

DC Universe Handbook: Justice League: Founders

release date: Oct 16, 2018

DC Universe Handbook: The Batmobile Cutaway Book Volume 1 1939-1957

release date: Oct 02, 2018
DC Universe Handbook: The Batmobile Cutaway Book Volume 1 1939-1957
Lavishly-illustrated paperback, packaged with a die-cast model of the iconic 1966 Batmobile, which reveals the secrets of the vehicles featured in the 1966 Batman television series. Behind the scenes look at the customized vehicles featured in the Batman television series!

Marvel Fact Files: Guardians of the Galaxy

release date: Sep 11, 2018
Marvel Fact Files: Guardians of the Galaxy
Follow the history of the Guardians of the Galaxy from their humble beginnings in 1969 through their transformation into the film and comic powerhouse they are today! Beautifully illustrated history of the fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy.

DC Comics, l'encyclopédie

release date: Oct 20, 2017
DC Comics, l'encyclopédie
Tout l''univers DC comics dans une formidable encyclopédie inédite et officielle. De A comme Apokolips à Z comme Zor-El, retrouvez dans ce volume tout ce qui a fait La gloire et La réputation de DC comics : ses héros légendaires (la trinité Superman - Batman - Wonder Woman, mais aussi Flash, Green Lantern, Arrow...), ses équipes mythiques (la Justice League, Les Teen Titans, La Légion...), ses vilains cultes (Darkseid, Doomsday, Lex Luthor, Le Joker, Sinestro...), ainsi que tous les personnages qui, Le temps d''un épisode ou de plusieurs sagas, ont rendu si riches et envoutantes les histoires publiées par cet éditeur depuis plus de 80 ans. Avec près de 368 pages couleurs, plus de 1000 notices et 2000 illustrations réalisées par Les meilleurs artistes, voici Le manuel de référence pour tout connaitre d''un univers en perpétuelle mutation.

Zombie 18

release date: Mar 14, 2017
Zombie 18
I will not die. In a post-apocalypse world where everyone over eighteen has become a zombie, seventeen-year-old Alex Stevens and his friends fight their way across England to save Alex''s kid sister from certain death. But the dead are not the only threat they face in a world plunged into chaos...

The DC Comics Encyclopedia

release date: Jan 01, 2016
The DC Comics Encyclopedia
"This definitve encyclopedia features more than 1,000 characters from over 75 years of DC Comics history"--Front jacket flap.

DC Comics Year-by-year 1991-2015

release date: Jan 01, 2016

Les chroniques de DC Comics

release date: Nov 27, 2015
Les chroniques de DC Comics
La grande histoire illustrée de DC Comics. De 1938 à nos jours, année après année, ce livre officiel dévoile comme jamais auparavant les coulisses d''une aventure éditoriale qui a révolutionné la culture mondiale. De la naissance de Superman aux évènements menant à convergence, cet ouvrage de référence raconte la naissance des plus importants super-héros et leurs sagas les plus mythiques. De Bob Kane à Grant Morrison, de Jack Kirby à Alex Ross, ce recueil collector recense tous les scénaristes et dessinateurs qui ont participé à cette prestigieuse odyssée artistique. 35 pages, plus de 1000 illustrations couleurs, deux ex-libris exclusifs.

Marvel Avengers(TM)(TM) Lexikon der Superhelden

release date: Apr 02, 2015

Marvel Comics, 75 ans d'art et de couvertures

release date: Mar 20, 2015
Marvel Comics, 75 ans d'art et de couvertures
1939 : la sortie de Marvel Comics #1 inaugurait l''une des plus belles aventures artistiques de la culture contemporaine. Dès lors, et depuis 75 ans, la « Maison des idées », comme on l''a vite surnommée, s''est imposée comme un éditeur à part, innovant sans cesse. De Captain America aux Gardiens de la Galaxie, en passant par les étranges X-Men, retrouvez tout cet univers haut en couleurs dans ce coffret collector qui recueille plus de 500 couvertures de Marvel comics.

MARVEL COMICS 75 AÑOS DE HISTORIA GRAFICA

release date: Jan 01, 2015

World War One: 1914-1918

release date: May 20, 2014
World War One: 1914-1918
"The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our time." -Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary The First World War, also known as the Great War, involved over thirty nations and resulted in the deaths of millions of young men. This stunning new book brings history to life as we see the war through the eyes of the young conscripted servicemen on all sides of the conflict. Introducing the advent of tanks, airplanes, air raids, submarines and gas attacks, we take a close look at the first modern war of the 20th Century. From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the Treaty of Versailles we see for ourselves what life was like in the trenches, on the home front, at sea and in the air. This is more than just a history book; it is a fully illustrated journey into another age. We follow the fortunes of a group of young conscripts and volunteers to discover what life was really like in the trenches and how they coped with returning home after the horrors of the front line.

Spider-man Chronicle

release date: Jan 01, 2012
Spider-man Chronicle
Spider-Man has captivated legions of fans, young and old alike. With DK''s fascinating chronicle format, this guide traces the development of a friendly neighborhood web-slinger by decade, looking at comics, story lines, and character. Packaged in a custom illustrated slipcase with two original prints.

Marvel the Avengers

release date: Jan 01, 2012

The Avengers

release date: Jan 01, 2010
The Avengers
From the Incredible Hulk to the invincible Iron Man to the amazing Spiderman, all 200 characters who have made up the The Avengers, the world''s mightiest Super Hero team are included in this ultimate character encyclopedia. Discover all about the Avengers'' action packed history since 1963. Find out about each member of the Avengers with detailed facts, stats, character histories, their allies and their enemies. Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics and packed full with original comic book art this encyclopedia is essential reading for all super hero fans!

L'invincible Iron Man !

release date: Apr 10, 2008
L'invincible Iron Man !
Lors d''une fête dans le quartier de China Town à New York, Spider-Man se retrouve au cœur d''une bataille entre Iron Man et son ennemi juré, le Mandarin ! Les deux héros parviendront-ils à neutraliser ce triste individu auquel des anneaux magiques confèrent de redoutables pouvoirs ? Mystère... Six épisodes consacrés à la figure emblématique de l''univers Marvel, Spider-Man ! Accompagnez-le dans ses aventures aux côtés des X-men, face à de coriaces adversaires : du féroce carnage au caïd, l''intraitable chef de la pègre, de l''évanescent Mysterio à l''horrible crâne rouge !

Chronopia

release date: Aug 01, 2002

Invasion of the Dinosaurs

release date: Dec 31, 1999
Invasion of the Dinosaurs
Colin hoped he''d seen the last of his goblin friends, but they need his help again. The Ogre King''s back and he''s about to reconquer Planet Pear-Shaped with an army of dinosaurs. The goblins have a plan, so Colin has nothing to worry about (though Earth may be destroyed in the process).

The Roadford Dam Site (selected Geotechnical Aspects)

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