


Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence.

How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Book excerpt: New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles-some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. This book was released on with total page 758 pages. But the only way to stop him is by sacrificing his own life! As the planet mourns the man who symbolized the best humanity had to offer, four mysterious beings appear-all with the powers and abilities of the Man of Steel! When the Earth continues to be threatened by beings of immeasurable power, Metropolis' one true hero will rise and return hope to those who need it most.This new edition of one of the most memorable DC storylines of all time is back in The Death and Return of Superman Omnibus!Collects Action Comics #684-692, Adventures of Superman #497-505, Superman #75-83, Superman: The Man of Steel #18-26, Justice League of America #69-70, Action Comics Annual #5, Adventures of Superman Annual #5, Green Lantern #46, Legacy of Superman #1, Supergirl and Team Luthor #1, Superman Annual #5, Superman: The Man of Steel Annual #2, plus excerpts from Action Comics #683, Adventures of Superman #496, Superman #73 and Superman: The Man of Steel #17.Book Synopsis Graphic Novels: A Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More, 2nd Edition by : Michael Pawukĭownload or read book Graphic Novels: A Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More, 2nd Edition written by Michael Pawuk and published by ABC-CLIO. Legendary writer Dan Jurgens (Superman: Action Comics) brings to you the epic saga in its entirety that that bubbled to the forefront of popular culture in this oversize omnibus edition!A maniacal beast has risen from the Earth, a creature called Doomsday! Only one man can stop Doomsday's rampage-Superman. Sacrificing his life to against an unstoppable global threat, the people of Earth must now accept that the world they live in is a world without Superman.
