New Releases by Kevin Smith

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An autobiography about one couple''s victory over infertility, their little boy''s trials that followed, the doctor''s dismal forecast, and God''s amazing answer, this work reveals a family''s deep faith. (Motivation)

No customer is safe from the foul-mouthed sniping of Dante and Randall, the New Jersey layabouts who lament their lot in life through deliberations on sex, death, and pop culture. Will they ever escape from their dead-end professions?

When one of Peter Parker''s brightest students dies of a mysterious drug overdose, events are set in motion that lead the wall-crawler to cross paths with his ex-girlfriend Felicia Hardy, better known as the femme fatale the Black Cat. Written by acclaimed movie director Kevin Smith (Mall Rats, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back).

Here, at last, is the book his legions of fans have been waiting for. Kevin Smith, the legendary independent film-maker, columnist and cultural commentator, launches himself on an unsuspecting world with a series of hilarious rants on the absurdity of just about everything. Unlike his unforthcoming screen alter-ego Silent Bob, Smith is ready to let rip at maximum volume, whether it be on the madness of Hollywood, ''The Unholy Tale of Greasy Reese Witherspoon'', his bloodcurdling hatred of Britney Spears or the highly-sexed comics industry. Along the way we get a shocking insight into the making of Smith''s movies, and learn far more than is necessary about his bathroom habits.

In his first story arc on the new GREEN ARROW series (collected in GREEN ARROW: QUIVER), fan-favorite writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, Jersey Girl) resurrected the legendary DC hero to huge critical and popular success. He followed it up with the work collected in GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE—a harrowing 128-page trade paperback stylishly rendered by Phil Hester & Ande Parks. This volume collects GREEN ARROW #11-15, including the original painted covers by Matt Wagner, and features an introduction by Hester and a special sketchbook section showcasing his and Parks'' dynamic art. This graphic novel puts Oliver Queen and his closest loved ones directly in the madman''s bull''s-eye. Plus, the relationship between Ollie and his son/successor Connor Hawke is explored, while Mia—the young girl whom Green Arrow saved—flirts with becoming a new “Speedy.” Also, Ollie rekindles his romance with Dinah Lance, aka Black Canary!

The original Green Arrow, Oliver Queen, reemerges after years of being assumed dead. But many people, including Black Canary, his ex-lover, Arsenal, his ex-partner, Connor Hawke, his son and temporary successor and Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, want to know how Green Arrow survived the airplane explosion and where he has been. Using strong characterization and engaging dialogue, comics and screenplay writer and movie director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, BATMAN: CACOPHONY) successfully resurrects one of the world''s classic heroes. Collects Green Arrow (2001-2007) #1-10.

One of the most eagerly anticipated graphic novels of the year White-hot comics creator and film director, Kevin Smith, revives (literally ) the classic hothead comics character, Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow. And Ollie''s back in Star City doing what he does best: challenging corporate fatcats, bringing down corrupt politicians and battling drug dealers. But what is the true story behind his mysterious resurrection? There are a few people who want answers - including a certain Dark Knight from Gotham City... Displaying Smith''s masterful characterisation, brilliantly engaging dialogue, and keen eye for action, this is an exciting new chapter in the history of the Emerald Archer.

In the first installment of Kevin Smith''s New Jersey Chronicles, Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob were the beloved characters who stole the show in the sleeper hit. They went on to play the Greek Chorus who surfaced for comic relief in the ongoing series, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. In the final chapter of the New Jersey Chronicles, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, these hapless funnymen find themselves at the center of a colossal chase from Jersey to California, on a valiant quest to save the reputations they think they have and battle the empire known as Hollywood. Jay and Silent Bob discover that their old friend, Banky Edwards, has sold them out. It seems Banky has gone to Hollywood to produce a motion picture based on the comic book about their alter egos, Bluntman & Chronic, starring two popular young Hollywood actors as the duo. The real Jay and Silent Bob are stunned by the news and then shattered to find out they are being badmouthed on the internet for selling their story. There''s only one shot at salvaging their slacker reputations: head to Hollywood to sabotage the production.

Jay & Silent Bob, the politically incorrect, slacker philosophers, co-stars of Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and the upcoming Dogma, feature in their own incredible comic book saga, written by acclaimed movie director Kevin Smith. In a tale that bridges the time between Chasing Amy and Kevin Smith''s eagerly awaited new movie, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob strike out in search of the idyllic paradise of John Hughes'' movies. Along the way, they run into has-been actors, porn stars and a super-intelligent monkey, all the while offending public decency! Warning: Adults Only

The award-winning debut feature of self-taught US auteur Kevin Smith, Clerks is set in and around that well-known hub of the social universe, a convenience store in suburban New Jersey. It revolves around a day in the amiably bickering friendship of Dante and Randal, hapless clerks who serve time behind the counter. The monotony of work compels these reluctant wage-slaves to resort to simple diversions: shooting the breeze, antagonising their customers and indulging time-honoured masculine obsessions (sex, movie trivia, ice hockey). Clerks showcases Kevin Smith''s keen ear for dialogue and his ability to capture ordinary life in the raw, leavening the edge with buoyant down ''n'' dirty humour.

Jay & Silent Bob are bored with New Jersey, so it''s time to get the hell out. They hop on a bus and head for Shermer, Illinois -- the setting for all of John Hughes'' films -- a place where the girls are cute, the boys are sissies, and someone like Judd Nelson can turn attitude into cold, hard cash.Of course, the ride isn''t so smooth, and the bombed-bastic duo get kicked off the bus. Determined to reach their destination, they set out to make it to Shermer any way they can and end up running into a whole barrel of trouble along the way. From the set of a porn movie to the sewers of the suburbs, Jay & Bob encounter TV has-beens, would-be starlets, and a superintelligent monkey named Suzanne. Rude, offensive, and all-around hilarious, the adventures of Jay & Silent Bob are not to be missed Jay & Silent Bob are two of the popular characters from Kevin Smith''s highly acclaimed independent films. This all-new comic book story is intertwined with the story lines from the movies; tracing the gruesome twosome from Chasing Amy through Mallrats to Kevin''s latest film, Dogma, scheduled for a fall 1999 release. In addition to those three films and Clerks, Kevin has also written Marvel Comics'' popular Daredevil series.

Director and writer Kevin Smith steps into the world of Gotham City! Practically from out of nowhere, the mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia returns and sets his sights--and sounds--against the Caped Crusader.

It''s Batman vs. The Joker vs. Onomatopoeia in one of the craziest Batman adventures you''ve ever read. Will Batman be able to uncover the relationship between the Joker and Onomatopoeia in time to keep them from destroying Gotham City?

A priceless stamp collection attracts the attention of Bruce Wayne and Britt Reed. A common enemy''s attempt to rob it forces their alter egos Batman and The Green Hornet to form an uneasy alliance.

General Gumm and his new partner think that the heroes are dead and plot a new crime. Will Batman and the Green Hornet find them in time to stop them?

Robbery on board a speeding train and the origin of Batman and the Hornet''s common enemy is revealed.