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Superman vs. Hollywood: How Fiendish Producers, Devious Directors, and Warring Writers Grounded an American Icon (Cappella Books)»rank: 47124by: Jake Rossen
: :Superman has fought for nearly seven decades to conquer radio, television, and film—but his battles behind the scenes have proved a far greater threat than any fictional foe. For the first time, one book unearths all the details of his turbulent adventures in Tinseltown. Based on extensive interviews with producers, screenwriters, cast members, and crew, Superman vs. Hollywood spills the beans on Marlon Brando’s eccentricities; the challenges of making Superman appear to fly; the casting process that at various points had Superman being played by Sylvester Stallone, Neil Diamond, Nicolas Cage, Ashton Kutcher, and even Muhammad Ali; and the Superman movies, fashioned by such maverick filmmakers as Kevin Smith and Tim Burton, that ... |
The Ultimates Vol. 2: Homeland Security»rank: 46983by: Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch
: :Iron Man. Thor. Captain America. The Wasp. Giant-Man. They are the world's newest heroes, brought together by the U.S. government to combat the world's growing wave of superhuman threats. But just because they have amazing powers doesn't also mean they don't have the inner problems that strike at us all. After the Hulk has rampaged through New York City, it's member against member as infighting among the Ultimates begins. With the city in ruins and immediate danger ahead, can they pull together to face their greatest threat yet? |
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Ultimate 'Fantastic Four' Trilogy Collection»rank: 1272821by: Warren Ellis, Mark Millar
: :After a bizarre experiment unexpectedly imbued them with extraordinary powers, high-school genius Reed Richards and his fellow adventurers must learn to adapt to their amazing new situation. But before they can even begin to get accustomed, former classmate Victor Van Damme - who was caught in the same experiment that gave the Fantastic Four their superhuman powers - returns to exact his revenge! |
Ultimate X-Men Vol. 5: Ultimate War»rank: 64651by: Mark Millar
: :The Ultimates vs. the Ultimate X-Men: the battle begins. When the X-Men do the worst thing they could to humanity, the government orders Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the rest of the Ultimates to bring them down. A small but lethal army, the Ultimates were created to face these and other newly rising threats to mankind. But the X-Men's founder, Professor X, hasn't been training his students for nothing -- and the youngs mutants just might take out the Ultimates first. |
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Wolverine: Enemy of the State»rank: 302774by: Mark Millar
: :The complete epic, available for the first time in softcover! Brainwashed by the ninjas of the Hand, Wolverine slices and dices his way through foes and friends alike, ultimately resulting in the death of an X-Man! Captured and reprogrammed, Wolverine is sent against his former masters - but amid an orgy of death and destruction, is even the fiercest mutant alive a match for the dadly stare of the Gorgon?! Collecting Wolverine #20-32. |
Ultimate X-Men Vol. 6: Return of The King»rank: 136113by: Mark Millar, David Finch, Adam Kubert
: :Magneto, the X-Men's deadliest villain, returns. They've faced the Weapon X program, Proteus and even the superhuman strikeforce known as The Ultimates. Now, still licking their wounds from their prior battles, can Xavier's mutant team possibly survive the return of their most powerful foe? |
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Ultimate Fantastic Four Vol. 4: Inhuman»rank: 114122by: Mike Carey, Mark Millar
: :A classic Fantastic Four villain makes the debut here in Ultimate form, turning the Baxter Building into a virtual trap set to capture and eliminate the fledgling adventurers. And what of the other denizens of the skyscraper, including Johnny and Sue's father Dr. Storm? And who has the power to outthink even the most brilliant man alive, Reed Richards? Wait and see! Plus: the first appearance of the Ultimate Inhumans! From a hidden race, she came to steal the heart of the FF's youngest member. She's the beautiful elemental called Crystal! Collects Ultimate Fantastic Four #19-20 and Annual #1. |
Ultimate X-men: Blockbuster (Ultimate X-Men (Sagebrush))»rank: 3676943by: Mark Millar
: :It's the movie you will never see in theaters as the X-Men, Spider-Man and Daredevil all team up to help Wolverine fight against a secret from his mysterious past. The Ultimate Universe comes to life like never before in this action-packed storyline. |
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Civil War Companion (Marvel Comics)»rank: 222277by: Mark Millar
: :The legislation has been passed. The battle lines have been drawn. The opening shots have been fired. Now, as the controversial Superhuman Registration Act continues to divide America's superhuman community, go behind the lines of the Marvel Comics event starring Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Featuring in-depth S.H.I.E.L.D. dossiers on the nation's most prominent superhumans; behind-the-scenes coverage with Civil War planners Mark Millar and Steve McNiven; news, gossip, and opinions from the Daily Bugle, the very newspaper the citizens of the Marvel Universe read to keep informed; and more! Plus: a final analysis of Civil War, in addition to a complete ... |
The Flash: Emergency Stop (Flash (Graphic Novels))»rank: 516493by: Mark Millar, Grant Morrison
: :The legislation has been passed. The battle lines have been drawn. The opening shots have been fired. Now, as the controversial Superhuman Registration Act continues to divide America's superhuman community, go behind the lines of the Marvel Comics event starring Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Featuring in-depth S.H.I.E.L.D. dossiers on the nation's most prominent superhumans; behind-the-scenes coverage with Civil War planners Mark Millar and Steve McNiven; news, gossip, and opinions from the Daily Bugle, the very newspaper the citizens of the Marvel Universe read to keep informed; and more! Plus: a final analysis of Civil War, in addition to a complete ... |