New Releases by Dave Gibbons

The modern era of Green Lantern begins here-Geoff Johns''s legendary Rebirth saga returns in this definitive compendium edition! Before the rise of the Sinestro Corps, before Blackest Night, it all began with Rebirth. After years in exile, Hal Jordan returns to reclaim his destiny as Earth''s greatest Green Lantern. But his resurrection sparks a chain reaction that reignites the Green Lantern Corps, unites intergalactic allies, and pits the universe''s mightiest warriors against an onslaught of cosmic threats-including the war between Rann and Thanagar, a sinister conspiracy targeting the Corps, and Kyle Rayner''s transformation into Ion. Packed with epic storytelling, unforgettable battles, and the foundation of the Green Lantern mythology that shaped DC''s modern era, this collection is essential reading for longtime fans and new recruits alike. Collects Green Lantern #1-17, Green Lantern- Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern Secret Files 2005 #1, Rann/Thanagar War #1-6, Green Lantern Corps #1-6, Green Lantern Corps- Recharge #1-5, Guy Gardner- Collateral Damage #1-2, Ion #1-12, and Rann/Thanagar War- Infinite Crisis Special #1.

A "riveting" and touching memoir about the understanding one''s cultural identity from pastor, business leader, and innovator Dave Gibbons (Makoto Fujimura). A surprising diagnosis of PTSD led Dave Gibbons to look to his past for clues to explain the unexpected result. Born to an American soldier and a Korean mother in the wake of the Korean War, Dave has spent his life struggling to blend his Korean roots and his American upbringing. The family joins a conservative church that embraces a strict, rule-based faith, and they try to navigate life as one of the few mixed-raced families in their community. But when tragedy strikes, tearing the family apart, Dave is forced to face long- buried secrets that he can no longer ignore. As he explores his family’s difficult past, he confronts his own pain and the persistent feelings of not quite fitting in either in America or his mother’s home country. And when a DNA test ultimately reveals a truth that shatters everything he understood about his history, he is forced to confront the traumas he unknowingly carried. The Shape of My Eyes beautifully weaves historic reference points of the oppression and discrimination against Asian Americans with Dave’s own personal story. Dave’s wrestling with belonging in his family, in America, and in the church creates a raw, thought-provoking memoir about race, religion and finding home.

This comprehensive, in-depth, and personal journey through the eyes of one of the world’s most famous comics creators, Dave Gibbons, spans his earliest years copying Superman and Batman comics as a kid, to co-creating the bestselling graphic novel of all-time, Watchmen, and beyond. Presented alphabetically, with informally written anecdotes that can be read from cover-to-cover or simply dipped into, Gibbons reveals unseen comics’ pitches, life as the first Comics Laureate, and going from being a fanzine artist to infiltrating DC Comics in the 1970s. The book covers everything from working on Doctor Who and meeting Tom Baker to being inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame. Gibbons also discusses, for the first time anywhere, the reasons why he and fellow Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore no longer speak. Packed with over 300 iconic, rarely seen, and unpublished art pieces and photographs, Confabulation: An Anecdotal Autobiography not only entertains, but peels back the layers of a fascinating career in comics.

The Sinestro Corps War is here! Sinestro has gathered an army of soldiers fueled by the fear they instill in others, including Arkillo, Karu-Sil, Cyborg Superman, and more of the most terrifying villains the universe has ever seen! Trapped in the Sinestro Corps'' Citadel, Hal Jordan must find the will-power to face these terrible foes. Collects Green Lantern #18-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-18, Green Lantern Sinestro Corps Special #1, Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman Prime #1 and Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps: Secret Files #1.

It’s been years since the death of Hal Jordan and the end of the Green Lantern Corps. But as the torchbearer Kyle Rayner is about to find out, an adventure of epic and mythological proportions is about to begin as the former Lantern returns to the land of the living to atone for his sins. Collects Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern #1-3, Green Lantern Corps: Recharge #1-5 and Green Lantern Secret Files 2005 #1.

Deluxe edition of the Eisner-award winning mod sci-fi coming of age graphic novel from Dave Gibbons, co-creator of Watchmen. Includes 32 pages of never-before-seen development art, process pieces, and behind the scenes extras--all annotated by Gibbons. In a retro-futuristic city of industrial gray where hover scooters, music and drugs rule the street, THE ORIGINALS are the toughest, most stylish gang around. For two childhood friends, nothing is more important than being one of them. But being part of the crowd will bring its own deadly consequences. "The Originals is Dave Gibbons doing what he was born to do: telling a story that''s all his own, and telling it with grace, verve and drama. The result is, well...original! Topnotch comics."--Frank Miller "Sharp as the lapels on his mohair, revved up on Lambrettas and doobs, THE ORIGINALS is Dave Gibbons at the very top of his considerable game, dripping style and soul like dance floor sweat, delivering a narrative that''s young, good-looking and up for a ruck. Buy this immediately, and smell the oil, the blood, the seaside... I don''t care where you''ve been; you ain''t been nowhere ''til you''ve been in." - Alan Moore "What a fantastic looking book...Dave''s vast storytelling experience and effortless ease with the medium shine from every page of THE ORIGINALS."--Garth Ennis

"There''s a million books on how comics are put together, but none from the master storyteller behind the greatest graphic novel of all time. This is Orson Welles giving you a movie tutorial. If you''re serious about this business this should be sitting on your desk." Mark Millar, writer/co-creator of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kick-Ass, Wanted, Civil War "Essential reading." Garth Ennis, co-creator of Preacher, The Boys, Crossed, Hitman and writer of Hellblazer and The Punisher "I would have to say this is the comic book equivalent to Charles Darwin''s Origin of Species." Forbidden Planet International A masterclass taught by Britain''s first Comics Laureate , Dave Gibbons, this is the most authoritative guide on how comics are made today. Packed full of rare and unpublished material from Gibbons'' archive it reveals insider tips on how comics such as 2000 AD and Watchmen were made. Written in collaboration with award-winning writer and editor Tim Pilcher, this unique guide takes you through each stage of the comic''s creation process, from scriptwriting, to moving through character and superhero design, to lettering and colouring and finally on to covers and logo design. Throughout this insightful course are real-life examples of Gibbons'' art, revealing how he solved actual problems with practical solutions, and unique behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. Learn the stages of layout and page planning through the initial designs of Give Me Liberty; discover Gibbons handy tips for lettering using never-before-seen examples from The Originals; and find out the secrets of successful writing with sample scripts from The World''s Finest and The Secret Service.

Betrayal! Sacrifice! Death! A hero falls when one of their own turns against them. The penultimate chapter of the INFINITE CRISIS prelude tie-in.

Part 2 of the INFINITE CRISIS prelude limited series! Kilowog and L.E.G.I.O.N. join the fray as war rages across Rann and Thanagarian space. Meanwhile, the Hawks confront the Thanagarian cop Hawkwoman!

The conclusion to the INFINITE CRISIS limited series prelude! It all comes down to this, as the heroes of the DC Universe struggle to end the war threatening to tear the galaxy apart. It''s time to stop the madman Onimar Synn...once and for all!

Green Lantern Kyle Rayner and Captain Comet battle the might of Onimar Synn, the Soul Eater„Thanagar''s greatest enemy! The worlds-shaking war reaches new heights in Part 4 of the limited series prelude to the INFINITE CRISIS mega-event!

The third chapter of the Eisner Award-nominated anthology features stories written by Neil Gaiman, Warren Wllis, Peter Gross and many more.

This Vertigo anthology features stories by top talent that explore the dark nooks and crannies of an always timely topic--war. Beneath the napalm-scorched Vietnamese countryside, a crew of tunnel rats encounter a horror beyond their wildest imagination...On the mean streets of Chicago''s Southside, a mortally-wounded gang-banger tells how he lost his nerve in battle...On the blood-drenched fields of Feudal Japan, two warring Shoguns devise an ingenious way to settle their decades-old dispute.

Lex Luthor retaliates against the Joker in Gotham City, but the Clown Prince of Crime has left some nasty surprises for Luthor in Metropolis! Can Batman and Superman keep their two greatest enemies from destroying their homes?

The tables are turned as Lex Luthor gets a foothold in Gotham City, while the Joker wreaks his brand of madness in Metropolis, leaving Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne to come to an arrangement.

Dave Stevens'' The Rocketeer was an instant hit the moment it hit the spinner rack in the earl 1980s. Stevens'' lush and distinctive artwork and fun, action-driven story was inspired by the adventure pulp novels of the era The Rocketeer was set in. Stevens produced only two Rocketeer graphic novels - collected to much acclaim by IDW - and his life was tragically cut short when he succumbed to Hairy Cell Leukemia. Now, with the full cooperation of the Stevens estate, IDW is pleased to present new interpretations of The Rocketeer by some of today''s finest talents. So, pull up a chair, sit down a while, and discover The Rocketeer all over again!

We thirst for purpose, clarity, fulfillment and direction in our lives. How do we go about sorting through all the self-help books, talks and seminars? The common, normal solutions to navigating life are focused on strengths, gifts, and passion. The reality is quite contrarian to what seems to make sense. The revelations is found in the divine fingerprints of all that we are: our life story, what energized and de-energizes us, our rhythms, and even our pain and weaknesses. It’s a different way of approaching clarity of life.At the heart of this book is the understanding that a life filled with passion is radically different than what many of us have been taught. Often it’s not in the how do we find life but a commitment to a passionate pursuit. Neurologically, if we ask the question how our brains can’t tap the new domains, our brains resorts to typical default solutions that are often inadequate. The way to live life to its fullest is found in abnormal rhythms and principles, that have the tension of questions more than answers. It’s a place where strategy is important but an ethos where relationships trump vision. The way we are invited to live life to its fullest is found with a contrarian set of beliefs, values and questions. It’s not about quick fixes and simplistic “solutions.”. God works through our weaknesses and our failures. Real vision is found through relationships with God and with other people. Obedience is better than passion. These contrarian concepts have been presented and tested in many business and non-profit settings, including Willow Creek’s Leadership Summit where Dave gave a keynote address. The tone of this book was established as Dave thought about what he would want to share with his four third culture children and future leaders. It was Dave’s heart that they would walk a life where they experienced life to it’s fullest, exploring the new and old domains of world that is constantly changing.

Aquaman guest-stars! As the Dark Knight realizes that he''s become more of a loner since the loss of Gordon, Alfred''s leave of absence and Oracle''s anger with him, Batman finds odd comfort in the company of the King of the Seas.

A team-up between Barbara Gordon and...Alfred?! When wheelchair-bound Gothamities find themselves the victims of a string of muggings, Oracle makes it her goal to bring the culprit down. Plus, a backup black-and-white story by WATCHMEN artist Dave Gibbons!

Special over-sized issue! An all-star creative cast leaves five new holiday tales under the tree—including Brian Azzarello, Jamie Delano, China Mieville and more! See what the season has in store for the always-naughty, never-nice John Constantine.

A group of powerful villains band together under the Sinestro Corps to try and rid the cosmos of the Green Lanterns and estrablish a new order in the galaxy.

Enjoy the ultimate companion to a comics masterpiece, as award-winning artist Gibbons gives his own account of the genesis of "Watchmen" and opens his vast personal archives to reveal never-published pages, original character designs, page thumbnails, sketches, and more.

Collecting the first six issues of the series reestablishing the legendary Green Lantern Corps! From the Guardians'' citadel on the newly fortified planet Oa, Green Lantern Guy Gardner is assigned - against his will - to a feudal world of shadows and sudden death. And across the galaxy, new Lanterns discover what it truly means to wear the Corps insignia, as their courage and comradeship is tested to the limit.

Collecting the best-selling 5-issue miniseries! With the Guardians of the Universe back, the time has come to re-form the fabled Green Lantern Corps. While some familiar ring-wielders return to duty, others are recruited--and not everyone appreciates being drafted!

A graphic novel revealing what might have happened had Captain America been revived from suspended animation to find himself in New York City after the Russians won World War II.

Two of the most powerful and demanded Aliens tales ever told are finally once again available. First, in Salvation'' (written by Dave Gibbons and featuring the sensational art of Mike Mignola and Kevin Nowlan), a God-fearing space freighter crewman is forced at gunpoint to abandon ship with his captain. Marooned on an off-the-path planet, the two soon discover that they have not been left alone and must now contend with the Nova Maru''s deadly cargo!''

A superman named Kal performs heroic deeds in a medieval setting.