Author: Steve Gerber
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Helmet of Fate has chosen its new bearer: Kent Nelson—a man so far down on his luck, he doesn't know what luck is! The transformative nature of the helmet grants him powers he can't begin to comprehend, but will they make his life better, or even worse? Plus, Eclipso becomes the temptress of the DCU, bribing its heroes to the dark side in more ways than one!
Countdown to Mystery (2007-) #1
Author: Steve Gerber
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Helmet of Fate has chosen its new bearer: Kent Nelson—a man so far down on his luck, he doesn't know what luck is! The transformative nature of the helmet grants him powers he can't begin to comprehend, but will they make his life better, or even worse? Plus, Eclipso becomes the temptress of the DCU, bribing its heroes to the dark side in more ways than one!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Helmet of Fate has chosen its new bearer: Kent Nelson—a man so far down on his luck, he doesn't know what luck is! The transformative nature of the helmet grants him powers he can't begin to comprehend, but will they make his life better, or even worse? Plus, Eclipso becomes the temptress of the DCU, bribing its heroes to the dark side in more ways than one!
Dr. Fate
Author: Steve Gerber
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401218409
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by Steve Gerber and others Art by Justiniano, Walden Wong andothers Cover by Justiniano The Dr. Fate story from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8 iscollected in this sequel to the hit miniseries DAY OF VENGEANCE. The new Dr.Fate must master his strange new powers in time to battle the dread Devourer ofSouls!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401218409
Category : Graphic novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by Steve Gerber and others Art by Justiniano, Walden Wong andothers Cover by Justiniano The Dr. Fate story from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8 iscollected in this sequel to the hit miniseries DAY OF VENGEANCE. The new Dr.Fate must master his strange new powers in time to battle the dread Devourer ofSouls!
The Helmet of Fate
Author: Gail Simone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401214708
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follows the adventures of the wizard Nabu's helmet and the five characters who receive its powers and the persona of "Dr. Fate" after Detective Chimp hurls the helmet into space and lets it land where it will.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401214708
Category : Good and evil
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follows the adventures of the wizard Nabu's helmet and the five characters who receive its powers and the persona of "Dr. Fate" after Detective Chimp hurls the helmet into space and lets it land where it will.
Nevada
Author: Steve Gerber
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Her name, so she says, is Nevada. She works as a showgirl at the Nile Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Her dance partner is an ostrich named Bolero. She's about to plunge into a mystery involving dismembered corpses, accidental time travel, a drunken mystic, parallel universes, and a would-be Godfather whose head is in a very strange place. And it's all escalating into something cosmic. Dare we trust the existence of Existence itself to a showgirl and an ostrich? Do we have a choice?
Publisher: Vertigo
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Her name, so she says, is Nevada. She works as a showgirl at the Nile Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Her dance partner is an ostrich named Bolero. She's about to plunge into a mystery involving dismembered corpses, accidental time travel, a drunken mystic, parallel universes, and a would-be Godfather whose head is in a very strange place. And it's all escalating into something cosmic. Dare we trust the existence of Existence itself to a showgirl and an ostrich? Do we have a choice?
Count Down
Author: Steve Olson
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618562121
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Each summer six math whizzes selected from nearly a half-million American teens compete against the world's best problem solvers at the International Mathematical Olympiad.Steve Olson followed the six 2001 contestants from the intense tryouts to the Olympiad's nail-biting final rounds to discover not only what drives these extraordinary kids but what makes them both unique and typical.In the process he provides fascinating insights into the science of intelligence and learning and, finally, the nature of genius.Brilliant, but defying all the math-nerd stereotypes, these teens want to excel in whatever piques their curiosity, and they are curious about almost everything - music, games, politics, sports, literature.One team member is ardent about both water polo and creative writing. Another plays four musical instruments.For fun and entertainment during breaks, the Olympians invent games of mind-boggling difficulty.Though driven by the glory of winning this ultimate math contest, they are in many ways not so different from other teenagers, finding pure joy in indulging their personal passions. Beyond the the Olympiad, Olson sheds light on many questions, from why Americans feel so queasy about math, to why so few girls compete in the subject, to whether or not talent is innate.Inside the cavernous gym where the competition takes place, Count Down uncovers a fascinating subculture and its engaging, driven inhabitants.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618562121
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Each summer six math whizzes selected from nearly a half-million American teens compete against the world's best problem solvers at the International Mathematical Olympiad.Steve Olson followed the six 2001 contestants from the intense tryouts to the Olympiad's nail-biting final rounds to discover not only what drives these extraordinary kids but what makes them both unique and typical.In the process he provides fascinating insights into the science of intelligence and learning and, finally, the nature of genius.Brilliant, but defying all the math-nerd stereotypes, these teens want to excel in whatever piques their curiosity, and they are curious about almost everything - music, games, politics, sports, literature.One team member is ardent about both water polo and creative writing. Another plays four musical instruments.For fun and entertainment during breaks, the Olympians invent games of mind-boggling difficulty.Though driven by the glory of winning this ultimate math contest, they are in many ways not so different from other teenagers, finding pure joy in indulging their personal passions. Beyond the the Olympiad, Olson sheds light on many questions, from why Americans feel so queasy about math, to why so few girls compete in the subject, to whether or not talent is innate.Inside the cavernous gym where the competition takes place, Count Down uncovers a fascinating subculture and its engaging, driven inhabitants.
The Immortal Doctor Fate
Author: Martin Pasko
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401258764
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally introduced in 1940, Doctor Fate was reinvented and modernized inthese 1970s tales written by Martin Pasko. In these stories, the golden-helmetwearing Doctor Fate, who draws his powers from the ancient spirit known as Nabu,faced numerous mystical threats to our world. But what happens when the spiritchooses a 10-year-old boy to become the new Doctor Fate? Collects 1ST ISSUESPECIAL #9, stories from THE FLASH #306-313, THE IMMORTAL DOCTOR FATE #1-3, DR.FATE #1-4 and DC CHALLENGE #11.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401258764
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally introduced in 1940, Doctor Fate was reinvented and modernized inthese 1970s tales written by Martin Pasko. In these stories, the golden-helmetwearing Doctor Fate, who draws his powers from the ancient spirit known as Nabu,faced numerous mystical threats to our world. But what happens when the spiritchooses a 10-year-old boy to become the new Doctor Fate? Collects 1ST ISSUESPECIAL #9, stories from THE FLASH #306-313, THE IMMORTAL DOCTOR FATE #1-3, DR.FATE #1-4 and DC CHALLENGE #11.
The Golden Age Doctor Fate Archives
Author: Gardner Francis Fox
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401213480
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the 1940s -- the legendary Golden Age of Comics -- come this title featuring the complete, mystic adventures of of Doctor Fate! When Kent Nelson's father, an archaeologist, was killed while on expedition in Egypt, young Kent was taken in by the ancient wizard Nabu. The wizard trained Kent in the mystic arts, preparing him to protect the world from mystic threats as the golden-helmeted hero Doctor Fate.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401213480
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the 1940s -- the legendary Golden Age of Comics -- come this title featuring the complete, mystic adventures of of Doctor Fate! When Kent Nelson's father, an archaeologist, was killed while on expedition in Egypt, young Kent was taken in by the ancient wizard Nabu. The wizard trained Kent in the mystic arts, preparing him to protect the world from mystic threats as the golden-helmeted hero Doctor Fate.
The Official Overstreet Comic Book Companion, 11th Edition
Author: Robert M. Overstreet
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0375723080
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0375723080
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Describes and lists the values of popular collectible comics and graphic novels issued from the 1950s to today, providing tips on buying, collecting, selling, grading, and caring for comics and including a section on related toys and rings.
Doctor Fate Vol. 1: the Blood Price
Author: Paul Levitz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401261214
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Being a twenty-something medical student has its own share of problems, but throw a new, unexpected identity as a superhero powered by an ancient mystic force on top of it? Things get pretty hairy quickly. Egyptian-American Brooklynite Khalid "Kent" Nassor stumbles upon the helmet of Fate, which transforms him into the all-new Doctor Fate! An overwhelmed Kent finds himself tackling a strange set of magical powers, all without an instruction manual. But he'll need to master his new tricks fast, as Anubis, the Egyptian Lord of the Dead, is preparing the flood to wash the world away. Legendary writer Paul Levitz and sensational newcomer Sonny Liew deliver a hero for the next generation in Doctor Fate Vol. 1! Collects issues #1-6"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401261214
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Being a twenty-something medical student has its own share of problems, but throw a new, unexpected identity as a superhero powered by an ancient mystic force on top of it? Things get pretty hairy quickly. Egyptian-American Brooklynite Khalid "Kent" Nassor stumbles upon the helmet of Fate, which transforms him into the all-new Doctor Fate! An overwhelmed Kent finds himself tackling a strange set of magical powers, all without an instruction manual. But he'll need to master his new tricks fast, as Anubis, the Egyptian Lord of the Dead, is preparing the flood to wash the world away. Legendary writer Paul Levitz and sensational newcomer Sonny Liew deliver a hero for the next generation in Doctor Fate Vol. 1! Collects issues #1-6"--
DC Greatest Events
Author: Stephen Wiacek
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744080010
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 1267
Book Description
The sagas and stories that shook the DC Multiverse. Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics. Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and timelines, brought to vivid life through stunning artwork and presented in a sumptuous coffee-table format. Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference. All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s22)
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744080010
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 1267
Book Description
The sagas and stories that shook the DC Multiverse. Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics. Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and timelines, brought to vivid life through stunning artwork and presented in a sumptuous coffee-table format. Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference. All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s22)