Twins Jack and Mary have discovered an amazing secret. They can travel back in time to experience the lives of their ancestors. A sudden trip to 14th century France took them by surprise and turned into the adventure of their lives — but now they’re ready for another fantastic voyage into the past. 1656 — an island in the Caribbean. This time they’re Joaquín and María, hoping for a great adventure with daring sea voyages, pirates, and buried treasure. But they’ve forgotten that everything they live through is real. Jack is forced to walk the plank and Mary is set to be sold as a slave. But both kids fight free to reach the island called Crossbones Key. The island’s secrets can only be uncovered by a talisman of fingerbones in the shape of an X, also called the Crossbones Key. When the pirate crew mutinies against its crazed captain and an all-out war erupts for control of the island’s treasure, the kids have to solve the secrets of both keys or be lost forever. Look for more exciting time travel mystery and adventure with DNAgers Jack and Mary in The DNAgers: The Legend of the Crimson Gargoyle.
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Steve Englehart est célébré pour sa carrière prolifique et influente dans le domaine de la bande dessinée, où il a réimaginé des personnages clés et développé des séries originales acclamées. Son écriture se caractérise par une profonde compréhension de la dynamique des personnages et par sa capacité à mêler action palpitante et exploration thématique réfléchie. Au-delà des bandes dessinées, la portée créative d'Englehart s'étend à la conception de jeux vidéo et à des projets littéraires, y compris des œuvres destinées aux jeunes lecteurs. Sa polyvalence et son approche innovante à travers divers médias consolident son statut de conteur important.







Phantom of Fear City Omnibus
- 310pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Set in 1664, the story follows Juup Vanderdecken, a ship captain who faces a relentless curse after navigating his vessel into a fierce storm at Mystic Point. Condemned to drown repeatedly, his tale explores themes of fate, punishment, and the supernatural, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the haunting nature of his eternal torment.
Countdown to the Moon
- 108pages
- 4 heures de lecture
It's 1969 and the United States is about to begin an adventure that mankindhas dreamed of since the beginning of time a trip to the moon. Ina day-by-day, minute-by-minute countdown in the control room andup in space you'll experience the thrill of this breathtaking "Onesmall step for man, one giant leap for mankind!"Countdown to the Moon is a companion to Steve Englehart's award-winning storyof the Wright Brothers, Countdown to Flight. Together, these two Countdownschronicle the liftoff and apex of mankind's eternal quest to leave the earthbehind.
Countdown to Flight!
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Set on December 17, 1903, the narrative chronicles the historic moment when Wilbur and Orville Wright achieve humanity's long-held dream of flight. After five years of relentless experimentation and numerous failures at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, they finally succeed with their engine-powered aeroplane. With Orville piloting and Wilbur supporting the wing, their brief 12-second flight marks the dawn of a revolutionary age in aviation, paving the way for the incredible flying machines that would soon transform global travel.
THE MOST PRIMITIVE MAN, THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON Abducted from his own time by the predatory Spider Aliens and displaced to the present day, Aric of Dacia will make war on his one-time captors and any who stand with them. Armed with a sentient suit of battle armor and savagery born in an age of war, he will become the hero this new age demands. Tyrants from beyond time and space, superpowered corporate raiders, and corrupt government power brokers... all will quake in fear where X-O Manowar dares to tread. Featuring groundbreaking work from comic-book legends Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), Bob Layton (Iron Man), Barry Windsor-Smith (Weapon X), Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Steve Englehart (Detective Comics) and many more, the complete adventures of Valiant's original armored hero begin here in the first Valiant Classic Collection of the series Graphic Policy calls "a must read"! Collecting X-O MANOWAR (1992) #0-9, and X-O DATABASE #1.
"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."
Doctor Strange Epic Collection: Alone Against Eternity
- 488pages
- 18 heures de lecture
"A host of top-flight creators including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Stan Lee and Barry Windsor-Smith begin our collection of Doctor Strange at his very best! They'll take you on a trip to the dark side of the Marvel Universe and bring you before The Undying Ones, Baron Mordo, the cosmic threat of Eternity and the eldritch horror of Shuma-Gorath. Then, Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner break new boundaries of cosmic consciousness and other-dimensional adventure. Their all-time classic Sise-Neg Genesis and Silver Dagger sagas feature deliriously lush art and stories that plumb the depths of Strange's soul"--Amazon.com.
Avengers/defenders War
- 136pages
- 5 heures de lecture
They are the Earth's Mightiest Heroes and greatest Defenders. They have thwarted the attacks of aliens, monsters and even gods. But now, they face their greatest foe: each other! Loki, the Avengers' fiirst and greatest enemy, has teamed with Dormammu, Master of the Dark Arts, to rebuild the shattered Evil Eye -- enabling the Dark Dimension to expand until it fi nally is able to swallow the Earth and rid the evil pair of their enemies ...forever! But trust between enemies is rare. And soon, each has recruited his former foes as allies. As the Avengers attempt to devise a way to stop the Defenders from succeeding in Dormammu's quest, the Defenders accuse the Avengers of acting under the control of Loki. What follows is a battle between two of comics' most popular super-hero teams! Witness the super-powered match-ups of: Hawkeye vs. Iron Man, Namor vs. Captain America, Hulk vs. Thor, Silver Surfer vs. Vision and Scarlet Witch! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #115-118, DEFENDERS (1972) #8-11.
The unlikely romance between the Vision and the Scarlet Witch is one of the most famous Avengers storylines of all! Now, witness what happens when the two heroes finally get married and settle down in the suburbs! If you think they’re going to live the quiet life, think again! Wanda embraces her sorcerous heritage — but can a revelation about her family tree be believed? The Vision’s past threatens their future, as Ultron and the Grim Reaper strike! And things get even stranger when Wanda’s magic spells lead to the couple becoming…a family! That’s right, despite all odds the Scarlet Witch is pregnant — and now Wanda and Vision must prepare for the biggest responsibility of their lives!Collects: Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4, Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-12, West Coast Avengers (1985) #2.
Continuing the saga of Marvel's original mutant team! Hank McCoy sets off on his own, taking a research job -- but his scientific curiosity will curse him forever when an experiment gone wrong transforms him into a fanged, furry Beast! Meanwhile, the other X-Men find themselves pursued by a secret adversary that seeks to pick them off one by one. They must join forces with Captain America to save the nation and rescue their mutant comrades! Also featuring the first appearances of Wolverine and Madrox the Multiple Man, an X-Men/Avengers battle against Magneto and a host of rare covers! COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) 67-93; X-Men Annual (1970) 1-2; Amazing Adventures (1970) 11-17; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 92; Incredible Hulk (1968) 150, 161, 172, 180-182; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 4, 23; Avengers (1963) 110-111; Captain America (1968) 172-175; Defenders (1972) 15-16; Giant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) 4