Ann Nocenti Livres

Der spektakuläre Ausstellungskatalog „Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes“ feiert 80 Jahre Marvel-Geschichte mit originalen Comicseiten und Auftragsarbeiten, großartigen Skulpturen, Artefakten, panoramaartigen Seitenlayouts und interaktiven Darstellungen. Marvel Comics und Marvel Studio Films sind nicht nur das beständige Sprachrohr der Superhelden selbst, sondern auch der vielfältigen Ideen der SchriftstellerInnen, KünstlerInnen, SchauspielerInnen und FilmemacherInnen der Marvel-Szene. Im Katalog werden legendäre Comic-AutorInnen, Nachwuchstalente, HerausgeberInnen, EntscheidungsträgerInnen, KünstlerInnen, KunstsammlerInnen, SchauspierInnen und Show-Runner vorgestellt, überdies enthält er Beiträge über die Marvel-Geschichte. Der enorme Einfluss der Marvel-Fans wird anhand von Berichten reflektiert, die aus dem Blickwinkel des Einzelnen, der Fangemeinde oder der Mode ein ganz neues Licht auf unser Verhältnis zu Helden werfen. Außerdem gibt es Interviews mit und Beiträge von legendären Stars des Genres, unter anderen Stan Lee, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Clark Gregg, Joe Quesada, G. Willow Wilson, Chris Claremont, Jeph Loeb, Cheo Coker und James Marsters.

The storyline features an amnesiac Matt Murdock, who has forgotten his identity as Daredevil and believes he is the boxer Jack Murdock. As a mysterious figure in the red suit wreaks havoc, Matt must reclaim his past to stop this new threat. Meanwhile, the Kingpin aims to expand his criminal empire, prompting a fierce confrontation with a resurrected Daredevil. With a host of characters, including Nick Fury, Captain America, and the Punisher, the narrative culminates in a battle against Wilson Fisk and his allies.

The Defenders, Marvel's weirdest non-team, have a new roster, a new headquarters, a new leader - they've evolved into a New Defenders! Their adventures are some of the most far-out trips Marvel has ever presented, but what more could you expect from a group consisting of a valkyrie, a gargoyle, a cosmic psychic, a sentient cloud and a pair of ex-X-Men? Together they'll take on an all-new Secret Empire, killer nuclear spores in human form, the deadly Manslaughter and towering disembodied demons! Guest-starring Nick Fury, Odin, the New Mutants and more! Also featuring two miniseries starring the Defenders' Iceman and Beast in solo action - plus rare articles from Marvel's 1980s behind-the-scenes magazine, MARVEL AGE! COLLECTING: DEFENDERS (1972) 126-137; ICEMAN (1984) 1-4; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1984) 1-4

All hell breaks loose! Things really get heated as Daredevil is caught between the diabolical Mephisto and his monstrous son Blackheart! The Man Without Fear and his friends will be forced to face their demons like never before! Are they fated to burn for eternity in the fiery underworld, or can they find their way back home? And what role will the Silver Surfer play? As Atlantis Attacks, Daredevil must face...Spider-Man! And DD, the Surfer, Punisher and the Hulk will be stalked by Lifeform! Meanwhile, Acts of Vengeance puts Daredevil well out of his weight class in a battle against Ultron! Good thing Karnak and Gorgon of the Inhumans are around to lend a hand (and cloven hoof)! COLLECTING: VOL. 14: DAREDEVIL (1964) 271-282, ANNUAL 5-6; MATERIAL FROM PUNISHER ANNUAL 3, INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL 16, SILVER SURFER ANNUAL 3

Leather, looks, and luck - put 'em all together, they spell Longshot! The non-mutant X-Man's first trip to Earth is reprinted here in its entirety, introducing the scintillating Spiral and the murky madness that is Mojo, menaces that threaten the Marvel Universe to this day! Guest-starring Spider-Man, She-Hulk and Doctor Strange! Collects Longshot #1-6.

Witness the secret tragedies of Marvel's most secretive society: the Inhumans! Hidden from the eyes of the ancient Inhuman leaders, Queen Medusa gives secret birth to King Black Bolt's son, Ahura -- but will the newborn heir apparent be a blessing or a curse? Then: be privy to the revolt of the Inhumans' genetically bred servitors, the Alpha Primitives, and the creation of the god-like Trikon in the untold story that led to the Fantastic Four's discovery of the Inhuman race. How was Medusa lost to the world of man, and how did Black Bolt's insane brother Maximus the Mad usurp the throne? If you've read the Inhumans' classic Silver Age debut, you only know half the story! Guest starring Quicksilver and the Fantastic Four! COLLECTING: Marvel Graphic Novel: The Inhumans, Inhumans: The Untold Saga

The hotly-anticipated eco-fiction tech thriller-meets-love-story from the award-winning, visionary team of Ann Nocenti (Daredevil, Ruby Falls) and David Aja (Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist)! The bees are swarming. What do they know that we don't? In a broken-down world, a rebellious group of ruthless romantics have fled a tech-obsessed society to create their own...and a few cantankerous aliens have come to harvest the last seeds of humanity. When one of them falls in love with a human, idealistic journalist Astra stumbles into the story of a lifetime, only to realize that if she reports it, she'll destroy the last hope of a dying planet. How far will she go for the truth? Collects The Seeds #1-#4. "The perfect book for these deeply imperfect times." -- Matt Fraction "Beautifully drawn, cleverly constructed and very satisfying." -- Frank Quitely

Kill Time Till Time Kills You. A neo-noir tale of love, memory and murder from legendary writer Ann Nocenti (The Seeds, Daredevil) and rising Italian artist Flavia Biondi (La Generazione) making her American comics debut. Ruby Falls is a sleepy town. But sleep brings nightmares, and 20-something Lana is about to wake up in the middle of her hometown's biggest secret: the "disappearance" of Betty Gallagher, who was infamous for her progressive ways during the mobster-ruled heyday of this old mining town. The dim details of this cold-case murder are trapped in the mind of her grandmother Clara, who suffers from dementia. When Clara starts to share these deeply-buried, violent memories with her, Lana is hooked. She becomes obsessed with cracking the case, even if it means snapping the minds of everyone involved, splintering the peaceful town--and putting herself in grave danger. Ruby Falls is a mystery woven through three generations of women, and hinging on their individual, intertwined fights for freedom. Collects Ruby Falls #1-#4.

"Everything's all right in Selina Kyle's world. As the fabled Catbird of Gotham City, she fights alongside Batman to keep the city safe. So why does it all feel so wrong? Who is behind this twisted--and yet untwisted--version of Gotham City? Find out in Gothtopia! Also featuring an untold tale of Catwoman in this tie-in to BATMAN: ZERO YEAR! Journey back to Selina's early days as a thief, and find out why she's always worked alone! Collects issues #25, #27-34"--

Catwoman must stay one-step ahead of the Joker as he terrorizes Batman and his allies during the Bat-Family crossover event "Death of the Family." But there's no rest for the wicked as hot on the heels of her encounter with the Clown Prince, Catwoman is hired to break into the Black Room to steal the Black Diamond--the source of power for the villainous Eclipso!