New Releases by J. Michael Straczynski

“[The] successful writer for TV, movies, and comics makes his debut as a memoirist with a stunning chronicle of survival”—introduction by Neil Gaiman (Kirkus). Joseph Michael Straczynski is the legendary writer behind Babylon 5, Sense8, Clint Eastwood’s Changeling and Marvel’s Thor, among many other beloved movies, TV shows and comics. In Becoming Superman, he reveals how the power of creativity and imagination enabled him to overcome the horrors of his youth and a dysfunctional family haunted by madness, murder, and a terrible secret. Joe’s early life nearly defies belief. Raised by damaged adults—a con-man grandfather and a manipulative grandmother, a violent, drunken father and a mother who was repeatedly institutionalized—Joe grew up in abject poverty, living in slums and projects when not on the road, crisscrossing the country in his father’s desperate attempts to escape the consequences of his past. Joe found refuge in comic books and his own dreams—imaginary worlds where superheroes used their amazing powers to overcome any adversity. The deeper he read, the more he came to realize that he, too, had a superpower: the ability to tell stories. But even as he found success, Joe could not escape a shocking family secret involving mass murder that he uncovered over the course of decades. Becoming Superman is the startling true story of a little boy who became the hero of his own life.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski arrived on Amazing Spider-Man with one goal in mind: Return the series to its heartfelt roots as a chronicle of Peter Parker''s life both in and out of costume. Straczynski''s debut quickly revived the series as both a fan and critical favorite. Along with superstar artists such as John Romita Jr., Mike Deodato and Joe Quesada, Straczynski continued to surprise and entertain readers with his innovative take on the legendary web-slinger -- forever changing the way Peter Parker would view himself...and the origins of his amazing alter ego! Now, relive Straczynski''s entire status-quo-shattering run, collected across five titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #503-518.

Marvel Comics proudly presents another volume of Amazing Spider-Man tales by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist John Romita Jr., featuring Spider-Man at his very best - continuing to protect innocent citizens from harm, even as he struggles to keep his personal life together. Peter Parker always believed the radioactive spider-bite that granted him his powers was an accident. Now, the mysterious Ezekiel offers Peter a shockingly different explanation! Next, Peter''s career as a teacher intersects with his life as Spider-Man in a touching story about family devotion. Then see the web-slinger team up with Iron Man, Captain America and others to battle a group of monsters set on destroying New York City! Volume also includes the historic 500th issue featuring artwork by legendary Spidey artist John Romita Sr.! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #46-58 & #500-502.

Concluding his lengthy historic run on Spider-Man, JMS takes our hero to new highs and new lows-setting the stage for a new era of Spidey unlike any other! Collecting the famous Civil War, Back in Black and One More Day storylines, this volume has it all: Spider-Man in his new red armor, Spider-Man back in his black costume and Spider-Man unmasked to the public! Spidey fights on both sides of the Civil War, against Captain America and Iron Man themselves! And when Aunt May gets shot by one of the Kingpin''s henchmen, how far will Peter go to save her? Witness the final days of Peter and Mary Jane''s marriage! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529-545, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #24, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #41, SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SKETCHBOOK, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN - ONE MORE DAY.

When the original Nite Owl Hollis Mason retires, who will answer the call to take his place? Writer J. Michael Straczynski and artists Joe and Andy Kubert team to assemble the tale of tech-wizard Dan DreibergÑthe man who would carry the mantle of one of the world''s greatest heroes.

After her fight and flight, Wonder Woman returns home. But what starts as a night to herself quickly derails into a deadly hunt for her life! "The Odyssey" part 5 by Eisner Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski!

Award-winning writer J. Michael Straczynski continues his character-changing run on WONDER WOMAN with ''The Odyssey'' Part 2! Diana goes one-on-one-hundred against a platoon of soldiers to save a group of Amazonian survivors!

For years, Barry Chase aka Flyboy was the faithful sidekick of the Red Cowl...until the day the Cowl was apparently murdered, sending Barry out on his own into a hostile world that ridiculed him and refused to take him seriously. Now the truth is known: the Red Cowl faked his death to ditch Flyboy...ruining his life...and now it''s time for payback as our story reaches its dark and dangerous conclusion. Will Flyboy go through with his plans to murder the Red Cowl for real this time? And what dark secret does Barry carry from his past? Find out in volume two of Sidekick.

Ben Chambers is a private investigator at the end of his career, an arc best viewed through the bottom of a whiskey bottle. He has investigated missing persons, adulterous lovers, embezzling partners... and none of it has ever changed anything. Now, Ben looks at his life and wonders what was it all for, really? He resignedly takes on one last case, investigating the unsolved murder of corporate CEO Jason Black''s son, an Iraq veteran killed shortly after an anti-war rally. Ben expected that his investigation would take him into the past through photos, research, and interviews. What he never expected was that the trip into earlier years would be literal... as he time travels back to the night of the murder! Will Detective Chambers be able to save the young man''s life, and if so, what kind of consequences might it have on the present? From the mind of J. Michael Straczynski, Hugo Award-winning creator of Babylon 5 and writer for the blockbuster films Thor, Changeling, and World War Z!

All stars J. Michael Straczynski and Pete Woods send readers into the last day of the Machine War! John Connor''s once-certain victory is in jeopardy, as the psychopathic Thomas Parnell has taken control of the Terminator army and threatens to crush both sides! With mankind on the verge of extinction and the resistance shattered, only John Connor stands against the killer--until Skynet does the unthinkable, sending a resurrected Marcus Wright with an offer to parlay. But with the hour of Connor''s foretold death nearing, is it too late?! Collecting Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle #7-#12!

The follow-up to the NEW YORK TIMES #1 bestselling graphic novels SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 1 and 2 is here! Written by J. Michael Straczynski with art by Ardian Syaf (BATGIRL), SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 3 follows a young Clark Kent as he continues his journey toward becoming the World''s Greatest Super Hero. After defeating villains terrestrial and beyond, Superman faces a threat that he can''t simply outmuscle. A threat smarter, more cunning and deadly than he can imagine: the Luthors!

A-listers J. Michael Straczynski and Pete Woods unite for the Terminator event thirty year in the making! In 2029, John Connor and the resistance prepare for the final assault on Skynet, but the malicious computer intelligence has laid the seeds in 2003 for its counterattack! Integrating the mind of a murderous psychopath, Skynet and its Terminators develop a new creativity in killing, the last tool they need to crush humanity once and for all! How can Connor hope to survive when the machines are now as ferocious as man? Collecting Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle #1-#6!

Collects The Twilight Zone #5-8! Nothing special has ever happened to Diana Westby. She has a comfortable relationship, a decent job, and vague dreams for the future. But now something has happened to her, something beyond understanding. She is suddenly able to hear thoughts and see glimpses of the future... a future that includes the threat of a mushroom cloud rising over downtown Manhattan! As someone who has never had to stick her neck out for someone else, Diana must choose between her own safety and the lives of millions of others. Her decision will take her from the abyss of her worst fears to the summit of her courage... a journey that could only happen in The Twilight Zone. Includes a complete script for the first chapter of the graphic novel by J. Michael Straczynski, Hugo Award-winning creator of Babylon 5.

From the mind of J. Michael Straczynski, Hugo Award-winning creator of Babylon 5 and writer for the blockbuster films Thor, Changeling, and World War Z! Trevor Richmond is a Wall Street investor who embezzled millions and is about to tank the economy. Desperate to avoid the consequences for his actions, he goes to Expedited Services, which offers to help him disappear and enjoy a life of leisure in a new identity. But what exactly is this new life, how much is freedom worth, and what happens to the old life when someone else shows up to claim it? This captivating first volume will push the boundaries of The Twilight Zone into new and uncharted territory - a journey that will travel into the past and the future, into murder and revenge, and finally into the sunrise of nuclear Armageddon!

Il capolavoro di J. Michael Straczynski e Gary Frank in un''edizione ricca di contenuti speciali. Oltre ai dodici numeri della maxiserie, questo eBook presenta lo speciale 1/2, un’inedita postfazione del famoso scrittore e studi per la realizzazione delle tavole. L''edizione definitiva della storia di David Grey, poliziotto che dopo un incontro con alcune misteriose creature si trova in sospeso tra la vita e la morte. Accompagnato dall’enigmatica Laurel, comincerà un viaggio attraverso gli Stati Uniti per capire cosa gli è successo e cercare di recuperare l’anima.

Collects SIDEKICK #1-6 What happens when a hero''s sidekick is abandoned by tragedy, mocked by the media, scorned by enemies and heroes alike...and then his entire world is turned upside-down? Drawn by Julia Moonglow into investigating the death of the Red Cowl, Flyboy will discover things that will shatter his life completely as he uncovers a conspiracy of murder and terrible, life-changing secrets. Who was the Red Cowl, really, and what scared him so badly that he had to stage his own death in order to escape it? The debut volume of Sidekick contains the first six issues of this saga of grief, madness, and murder.

Un policier décédé pendant une enquête tente de sauver son âme des limbes... Un récit provocateur, noir, mais porteur d’espoir, par l’auteur du chef-d’œuvre Rising Stars . David Grey est brutalement assassiné pendant une enquête. Mais il n’est pas tout à fait mort. Précisément, il se trouve dans une zone intermédiaire d’où il voit et entend les vivants. Alors qu’eux ne le perçoivent pas. Très vite, il va devoir entreprendre une quête, limitée dans le temps, pour sauver son âme.

Throughout his life, Peter Parker has often felt alone. When he first discovered his spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider, he kept them secret. His attempts to exploit them for profit resulted in his Uncle Ben''s murder. It seemed as though no one understood the difficult balance between mortal and hero. Until now, that is. A mysterious figure appears suddenly, exhibiting similar powers to Peter. Who is this mystery man? Who are the people he represents? What is this ancient evil that has arrived in America in search of Peter? (From back cover)

J. Michael Straczynski comes on board! Robby Reed and his grandfather thought their brief visit to Gotham City would go smoothly...until one of Gotham''s petty thieves made the score of the century in the form of Robby''s H-Dial! Luckily, Batman''s on the case!

Some of DC''s biggest heroes team up in this revamp of the BRAVE AND THE BOLD series from Hugo Award-winning author J. Michael Straczynski! First up, the best-selling scribe pairs Batman and the fan-favorite Dial H For Hero concept. And when an experiment meant to alter the speed of light goes awry, Barry Allen finds himself face-to-face with some surprising allies - World War II''s legendary Blackhawks! Then, the shambling walking doll that is Brother Power, the Geek is reborn in Gotham City while Green Lantern and Dr. Fate team up to take down a mystical threat! Fans of Straczynski''s work on blockbuster titles such as Amazing Spider-Man and Thor will want to get in on this action-packed DC ongoing debut from one of the biggest names in comics!

Has Thor turned his back on Asgard...? Has Asgard turned its back on Thor?! After thedr monumental and cataclysmic events, the God of Thunder''s life will change completely! Collects Thor (2007) #600-603 & Thor: Giant-Size Finale.

With the mighty God of Thunder and Asgard to full glory, Thor is back in action with a vengeance! But as the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now, for the first time since their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods must venture forth from the Shining City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon - and within their walls. Collects Thor (2007) #7-12.

This compendium edition collects the entire saga of the Pederseon Specials, including the entire original series written by series creator J. Michael Straczynski, (Supreme Power/Midnight Nation) as well as the three limited series Bright, Voices of the Dead, and Untouchable written by Fiona Avery (Amazing Fantasy/No Honor).

Thor is back! And in a story only J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Returned to the pantheon of great Marvel heroes, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of the mythic Norse kingdom and the awakening of its immortal heroes - but in a world that may not want them back! Collects Thor (2007) #1-6.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #544-545, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24, Sensational Spider-Man #41. At his darkest hours, Peter has always had one person who''d remind him who he is...now, he''s about to lose that person. What would he do...what would you do, if you only had "One More Day?

Spider-Man, his identity revealed after the Civil War, is overcome with grief as his Aunt May lies on her deathbed, and Iron Man seeks to bring Spider-Man in for not registering while Mephisto makes Peter Parker decide whether to save his aunt or his marriage to MJ.

Captain Kirk has finally escaped the attentions of the Klingons and the Nasgul, but when he discovers a long-thought-dead team of explorers, his problems are only just beginning! Can Kirk and the crew persuade the Worthy to be heroes again? Also in this collection are Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski’s classic, haunting tale Worldsinger, and Howard Weinstein (Star Trek: The Animated Series) presents an explosive team-up with an unexpected alien race — the Klingon Empire! Written by Peter David (Fallen Angel) and Lost In Space’s Bill Mumy, with artists Gordon Purcell and Ken Hooper, this collection also features ultra-rare interviews with George Takei (Mr Sulu) and William Shatner (Captain Kirk)!

The entire status-quo-shattering BACK IN BLACK saga, collected in one mammoth oversized hardcover! reeling in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, Peter Parker has plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe: Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man! In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, events are set in motion that will forever change life of your favorite web-slinger. There IS no going back! In FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, the secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben are revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks! And in SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN, younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero begin appearing all over the city, causing havoc wherever they go. Can Peter stop them, and whoever''s behind them, before more lives are lost? Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #539-543, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17-23 and Annual #1, Sensational Spider-Man #35-40 and Annual #1.