Fred Van Lente Bücher

Shang-Chi ist der Meister des Kung Fu im Marvel-Universum – und seine tödlichen Hände sind in diesen actiongeladenen Abenteuern voll beschäftigt! Wolverine sucht Shang-Chi auf, um ihn in den Fähigkeiten auszubilden, die notwendig sind, um den wilden Sabretooth zu besiegen! Ein Kurs an der Midtown High führt Shang-Chi zu einem Team-Up mit Spidey gegen Midnight und seine Ninja-Armee – und der Wandkrabbler bittet Shang-Chi um Anleitung, um ein wenig Spider-Fu zu lernen! Aber wird Shang-Chi in seinem neuesten Abenteuer überfordert sein?

IRON MAN, DER ROT-GOLDENE RÄCHER Es ist leicht, Tony Stark für einen glücklichen Mann zu halten. Er hat eine Firma und einen Haufen Geld von seinem Vater geerbt und dreht Runden im Sportwagen mit Supermodels an seiner Seite. Und außerdem ist er Iron Man. Doch der Umstand, aufgrund dessen er die Rüstung baute, mit der er die Welt verteidigt, hinterließ eine Wunde und machte ihn abhängig von der Technologie, die er erfand. Seine Arbeit als Superheld steht zwischen ihm und seiner Suche nach Glück. Seine Kämpfe mit mehr oder weniger gepanzerten Gegnern wechseln sich ab mit denen gegen seine inneren Dämonen, allen voran der Alkohol. Doch Iron Man ist ein Held und ein Avenger und tut immer das Richtige, wie uns die unsterblichen Comic-Geschichten lehren, in denen der rot-goldene Rächer seine Abenteuer begann.

THOR DER DONNERGOTT Von seinem Vater Odin nach Midgard entsandt, erhält der junge und arrogante Thor nicht nur eine Lektion in Sachen Bescheidenheit, sondern lernt auch die Erde und ihre Bewohner zu lieben. Ein Gott auf Erden, der sein Leben dem Schutz der Sterblichen widmet. Und all das, ohne Asgard zu vergessen, die Stadt der Götter und seine Heimat. Verteidiger der Menschheit, Krieger aus Asgard und Gründungsmitglied der Avengers – Thor ist eine der tragenden Säulen des Marvel-Universums und seine Comic-Abenteuer verzauberten das Publikum jahrzehntelang, bevor er auch zum Gott des Kinos und einer der bekanntesten Figuren des neuen Millenniums wurde. Seit jeher kämpft der Sohn des Odin gegen fürchterliche Bedrohungen, so auch in den wegweisenden Geschichten in diesem einsteigerfreundlichen Band.

DUELL DER KILLERMASCHINEN Der Mann, der den Spitznamen “Die Bank“ trägt, ist nicht nur der größte Geldwäscher und Finanzberater der Unterwelt – er und seine Familie sind auch seit Jahren gute Freunde von Deadpool, dem durchgeknallten Söldner mit der großen Klappe und den Selbstheilungskräften. Als der Punisher “Die Bank“ ins Visier nimmt, geraten die beiden Killermaschinen heftig aneinander. Deadpool ist kaum tot zu kriegen, und der Punisher stirbt eher, als dass er aufgibt: Dieses Duell kann nur mit einem schweren Fall von Bleivergiftung enden… Für alle Fans von Marvels härtesten Antihelden! Die komplette, brandneue Miniserie Deadpool vs The Punisher in einem Band, geschrieben von Bestsellerautor Fred Van Lente (SPIDER-MAN) und gezeichnet von Pere Pérez (BATMAN: DIE RÜCKKEHR VON BRUCE WAYNE). Komplette Mini-Serie in einem Band!

Die erste Geschichte der neuen, explosiven Templars-Serie aus der Welt von Assassin's Creed bietet eine neue Perspektive auf die jahrhundertelange Fehde zwischen der Bruderschaft der Assassinen und dem Templerorden.

Die Avengers sind das wohl beliebteste Superhelden-Team der Welt. Iron Man und Captain America verbindet eine ganz besondere Freundschaft, in der es auch mal richtig krachen kann. In gleich vier Abenteuern können junge Fans nun die Geschichte ihrer Helden so erleben, wie sie begonnen hat: als Comic!

ZWEI DER BELIEBTESTEN SUPERHELDEN IN EINEM BAND! Jeder liebt Deadpool, oder? Die Avengers sind da anderer Meinung, denn die mächtigsten Helden der Erde sind ziemlich genervt vom Söldner mit der großen Klappe. Nur Spider-Man kann Wade Wilsons Anziehungskraft zumindest ein bisschen verstehen – bis er einen Tag mit Deadpool erlebt und sieht, was Macht und Verantwortungslosigkeit anrichten können. Wolverine möchte Spidey indessen eine Lektion erteilen, als er merkt, dass der Netzkopf ihm folgt – und die Lektion sitzt! Außerdem erfahren wir, was Wolverine so vorhatte, bevor er auf den Hulk traf! Eine Auswahl von coolen Storys mit dem Super-Duo Deadpool und Wolverine in einem Band, geschrieben von Paul Tobin und Fred Van Lente, gezeichnet von Gurihiru, Matteo Lolli und anderen. ENTHÄLT: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES (2010) 4, MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: WEB WARRIORS (2014) 8, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2009 (WOLVERINE: ORIGIN OF AN X-MAN) 1 & MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN (2010) 3

EIN KOSMOS VOLLER ÄRGER… Star-Lord und seine Guardians of the Galaxy verstehen sich darauf, das Universum zu retten. Doch wenn die Kasse leer ist, nimmt die Crew um Drax und Gamora auch andere Jobs an. Ihr Versuch, das Kopfgeld auf die Blood Brothers zu kassieren, bringt die galaktischen Antihelden jedoch in große Schwierigkeiten. Auf einmal haben Rocket, Groot und Co. es nämlich mit jeder Menge Alien-Gladiatoren, den kriminellen Ravagers, dem telepathischen Hund Cosmo und sogar Thanos dem wahnsinnigen Titanen zu tun… Das offizielle Comic-Prequel zum Videospiel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series mit einer brandneuen Story über Marvels kosmische Helden, geschrieben von Bestsellerautor Fred Van Lente (DEADPOOL VS. PUNISHER) und gezeichnet von Salva Espin (DEADPOOL).

When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily... unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on Meanwhile, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? Collects Incredible Hercules #132-137.

series in these hilarious new graphic novels-where the history is real and the jokes are fake-from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey.

The medium is the message! Comics come in many forms, from all around the world. What better way to discover them than through a comic book? The bestselling, mind-blowing graphic history of our favorite medium continues--now focusing on specific regions of the world and their contributions to the comic book art form. The Graphic Novel! From its Swiss roots in 1835 to today's American bestseller lists, with crucial spin-offs in France and Belgium. The British Invasion! 2000 AD had a big impact in 1986, as creators from across the pond elevated storytelling to new heights, but the British tradition stretches back much further. Manga! Japanese artists also have a long history of graphic storytelling, but ninjas, mecha, and magical girls have taken the world by storm in recent decades, and those are only scratching the surface. Undiscovered territory! Comics and their characters are everywhere, for everyone! From the digital revolution to comic characters in film, comics have never been more widely available, or appealed to more diverse audiences. Now in color, with added features, including HerStory of Comics: spotlights on influential female creators and their impacts on the form.

Do you want to break into the comics industry? There are many creative roles available: writer, penciller, inker, colorist, letterer, editor, and more. Each creator serves a vital function in the production of sequential art at companies such as DC, Marvel, Image, and Valiant. In Make Comics Like the Pros, veteran comics creators Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente team up with a who's who of the modern comic book scene to lead you step-by-step through the development of a comic. With these two fan-favorite writers as your guides, you'll learn everything from script formatting to the importance of artistic collaboration to the best strategies for promoting and selling your own sequential art masterpiece. Pak and Van Lente even put their lessons into practice inside the pages of the book, pairing with Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Colleen Coover (Bandette) to produce the swashbuckling, adventure comic Swordmaids, and giving you front row seats to their creative process. Make Comics Like the Pros provides all the answers you've been seeking to take your comic book-making dreams all the way to professional-level reality.

"From the team behind The Comic Book History of Comics comes the perfect companion piece telling the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the filmmakers and beloved characters of the past century and a half -- essential for hardcore fans of the medium and noobies alike! It's all here, from Aardman to Zoetrope, Disney to Miyazaki, Hanna-Barbera to Pixar, and everything in-between!"--Publisher's description

series in these hilarious new graphic novels-where the history is real and the jokes are fake-from New York Times bestselling comic book author Fred Van Lente and award-winning cartoonist Ryan Dunlavey.

Sheer joy, praised Booklist in a starred review. Finalist for the 2019 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award in Middle Grade Nonfiction U.S. history comes to life like never before in this full-color graphic novel!

The Greek Goliath is looking for some R&R after the events of "Sacred Invasion," and hopes to find it in the arms of ex-Renegade Namora. But there's no rest for warriors when the Amazons declare war on Atlantis And these ain't your mama's Amazons - is that why Amadeus Cho sides with them instead of Herc? Plus: ARES returns Collects Incredible Hercules #121-125.

When things get scary, it’s nice to know that Odd is on our side. The one and only Odd Thomas is back—in his second edgy and enthralling graphic-novel adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling suspense master Dean Koontz.It’s Halloween in Pico Mundo, California, and there’s a whiff of something wicked in the autumn air. While the town prepares for its annual festivities, young fry cook Odd Thomas can’t shake the feeling that make-believe goblins and ghouls aren’t the only things on the prowl. And he should know, since he can see what others the spirits of the restless dead. But even his frequent visitor, the specter of Elvis Presley, can’t seem to point Odd in the right direction.With the help of his gun-toting girlfriend, Stormy, Odd is out to uncover the terrible truth. Is something sinister afoot in the remote barn guarded by devilish masked men? Has All Hallows Eve mischief taken a malevolent turn? Or is the pleading ghost of a trick-or-treater a frightening omen of doom? 

Hercules! Spider-Man! Ares! New Avengers! Wolverine! Mighty Avengers! The Agents of Atlas! If there's a bigger event this fall, we don't know what it could be! At long last, the Prince of Power takes the fight to his villainous stepmother Hera and the forces of the Olympus Group -- just as she unleashes the most terrifying threat the Marvel Universe has ever seen! A battle of godlike proportions begins! For months, the signs have been all over the Marvel Universe...the tension has been rising...All pointing to a single question: "What is Continuum?" The answer turns out to be so deadly, so horrifying, that it will alter the course of the MU forever -- unless Hercules and the New and Mighty Avengers can stop it in time...but standing in their way is the fighting mad Ares, God of War! Collecting: The Incredible Hercules 138-141, Siege of Olympus Prologue

Proudly presenting, for the first time in Marvel continuity...the ORIGIN OF HERCULES. How did the young man who becomes the Lion of Olympus learn of his divine heritage? In what battle did he earn the title "Prince of Power?" And, most importantly, why does the goddess HERA hate him so, now that her Dark Reign begins to fall across New Olympus? Collecting: The Incredible Hercules 126-131

Comics has finally gotten the history--and the historians--it deserves. The Comic Book History of Comics is a comic in love with comic books, with the visionaries and madmen that created them, and the poor lunatics so obsessed we still make 'em today. Fred and Ryan have crafted one of the most essential-- and most enjoyable--honest and earnest histories of this, the most awful, wonderful, way to make a living yet devised by man. Love comics? You'll love this. -Matt Fraction

Board up Avengers Tower! Lock down the Baxter Building! The ravenous hordes of Marvel Zombies are invading ... the Marvel Universe! That's right, the next chapter of the MZ saga is a non-stop, in-continuity gorefest with major implications for at least one Marvel hero! When the super-undead stumble into the MU from the Man-Thing's Nexus of All Realities, all of Florida is quarantined against the zombie plague. Time is quickly running out for a cure, so the Initiative sends a most unlikely group of heroes into the Zombieverse on a desperate mission to find the one item they need before the whole MU is consumed! The scream team of Fred Van Lente (Incredible Hercules) and Kev Walker (Annihilation: Nova) unite for a Marvel Zombies story like you've never seen before! Collects Marvel Zombies 3 #1-4.

In the blink of an eye, young martial artist Magnus has everything taken from him: his father, his wife, his entire life. He's suddenly thrust into a futuristic world he doesn't understand, populated by humans and robots living together in oppression! Can Magnus fight to get his life back... and once he learns the truth about himself, will he want to? Collects issues #1-4 of the ongoing Magnus: Robot Fighter series.

The Lion of Olympus has fallen. And as the Heroic Age dawns, the Golden Mace of Hercules passes to a new Prince of Power...who just happens to be Herc's best friend, Korean-American kid genius Amadeus Cho. But when Amadeus finally reveals what he plans to do with his new power, the heavens themselves may shatter as Marvel's mightiest pantheons are shaken to the core! And wait a minute...what's THOR doing here? Fan fave writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and beloved "Thorcules" artist Reilly Brown bring the thunder with the next essential chapter in the mind-blowing, heart-wrenching, and gut-busting epic that is the "Incredible Hercules" experience! Plus, when the most beloved Olympian of all time falls, who will mourn him? Collecting: Heroic Age: Prince of Power 1-4, Hercules: Fall of an Avenger 1-2

The storyline follows Hercules as he seeks relaxation but is quickly drawn into conflict when the Amazons attack Atlantis, pursuing a mysterious artifact that could alter the world. Amadeus Cho finds himself at odds with Hercules while the hero's origins as an Olympian god are explored. Tensions rise as Herc faces off against Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, including his half-brother Ares. Additionally, the narrative introduces a unique twist with Thor-cules and reveals crucial truths about Amadeus Cho’s family.

A year after the zombie virus outbreak, a devastating drought and famine set in, killing most of the human survivors. As the remnants of humanity cling to existence, Charles Garnett sends a new team on a desperate quest: Retrieve a possibly untouched cache of the food substitute Soylent Z from Galveston, Texas. But when mission leader Israel Johnson and his small team arrive in Galveston, they'll face a threat unlike anything ever seen before in the zombie genre!

Original, funny, and sharp, Van Lente captivates audiences with his acerbic humor and narrative skill. His exploration of the selfishness and misery in show business appeals to mystery lovers who enjoy unique setups, enhanced by the snarky perspectives of bitter islanders. This story offers a comedic twist reminiscent of Agatha Christie, making it relatable to anyone familiar with the comedy scene or modern life. It presents a thrilling look into the ruthless world of professional comedy, especially as the murders unfold. Van Lente refreshes an old concept with a modern flair, showcasing a fresh and inventive approach that belies this being his debut novel. The blend of humor and mystery is likened to a fusion of Spinal Tap and Agatha Christie, delivering a twisted narrative filled with the darkly humorous fate that stand-up comedians might deserve. Critics praise this work as a cleverly plotted mystery with unexpected twists, highlighting its tense, startling, and relentlessly hilarious nature. This debut fiction is celebrated as a potential classic, offering a fun homage to a beloved novel while providing ample comedy alongside the rampant murder.

With a lengthy original graphic novel tale serving as a prequel to Dying Light 2 and bonus behind the scenes content from the smash hit video game, Dying Night Generation is an essential companion for fans of the franchise.Set right before the start of the new game, and 15 years following the events of Dying Light, the story stars orphans Daud and Aisha. They were just children when the Harran Virus outbreak struck the world, and have known nothing other than the plague for their entire lives. Evacuated and found by Berg, they were trained to become Night Runners, to work together and steal for him as his influence grows among the Survivors. Reaching young adulthood, Daud and Aisha are finally sick of living under his thumb, hatching plans to run away together. When the secrets are discovered, Berg sells off Aisha to a rival. Forcing Daud on a harrowing journey to rescue his love, through the deadly Volatiles and utilizing the game's signature parkour.Writer Fred Van Lente is the perfect match for this official story, having penned hit comics such as Marvel Zombies and DIE!namite, joined by artist Adam Markiewicz. As they chronicle a thrilling and touching tale within the world that 17 million players have run, jumped, and fought their way through.

A bold new era for the Lion of Olympus! Hercules is back, minus his powers - but when mythic evil stalks the streets, what is the son of Zeus to do? He takes 3000 years of combat experience, raids Ares' armory for the most fearsome weapons of legend, and gets medieval! But what chance does a mere mortal have against Fear Itself's army of monsters and super villains? Plus: when Spider-Island erupts, Hercules finds himself 'infested' with spider-powers of his own. Can you handle - the Incredible Spider-Herc?! Then: Zeus decides to move in with his wayward son after an angry Hera de-powers him. Herc teams up with the assassin Elektra to take on some powerful foes - but will Zeus muck everything up? You bet he will.Collecting: Herc 1-10

Imagine Plato as a wrestling superstar of ancient Greece, Nietzsche as the original ubermensch, and Bohidharma as the grand master of kung fu. These are not just great thinkers; they also make great comics. Action Philosophers details the lives and thoughts of history's A-list brain trust in hip and humorous comic book fashion. All nine issues of the award-winning, best-selling comic book series have been collected into a single volume, making this a comprehensive cartoon history of ideas from pre-Socratics to Jacques Derrida, including four new stories. You'll never have more fun getting the real scoop on the big ideas that have made the world the mess we live in today!

Život miliardáře, vědce, playboye a filantropa Tonyho Starka se změní, když ho unesou teroristi. Aby jim unikl, vyrobí si fantastickou zbroj. Po návratu domů se rozhodne tento svůj vynález zdokonalit a začne jej nosit v boji proti zlu jako Iron Man – technologický rytíř s futuristickými zbraněmi a mimořádnou inteligencí.

U celého obyvatelstva Manhattanu se najednou vyvinou pavoučí schopnosti - a ne každý je využívá zodpovědně . Není to práce nikoho menšího než jednoho z nejďábelštějších Spider- Manových protivníků , Jackala ... a tohle pavoučí vylepšení normálních lidí je jen prvním krokem v jeho zlověstném plánu ! Dokáže Petr Parker zastavit psychopatického vědce dřív , než bude celé město vzhůru nohama kvůli záplavě pavoučích imitátorů ?

Komiksové příběhy miliardáře, vědce a superhrdiny v jedné osobě. Být miliardářem, geniálním vynálezcem a superhrdinou zároveň není tak snadné, jak by se mohlo zdát. Své o tom ví Tony Stark, alias Iron Man, na kterého neustále číhají nebezpečí a výzvy ve všem, čemu se věnuje. Jednou musí pátrat po ztracených zaměstnancích své továrny, jindy zase řeší podivuhodný, leč nebezpečný pokrok v oblasti botaniky, a vzápětí se někdo velmi záludným způsobem pokusí ovládnout jeho společnost. A co teprve když uprostřed oceánu narazí na... piráty?! Nakladatelská anotace.

Poté, co Conan zachrání otrokyni Dianu, přísahá, že stejně tak osvobodí i její sestru Natalu – výměnou za informace o ohromném pokladu, o němž se šeptá, že je ztracen v pouštních píscích Stygie. Odhodlaný tento poklad získat, přidává se Conan spolu se svou družinou kušských žoldnéřů do různorodé bandy zlodějů a psanců vedené zneuctěným princem Almurikem – samolibým žvanilem, který má v hlavě jen rabování a plenění. Prohnaný Cimeřan však není jediný, kdo po stygijském pokladu touží – někdo další sleduje stejný cíl. A není to nikdo jiný než samotný čaroděj Černého kruhu… Tot-Amon!