Name: Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Earth Shall Overcome
Price: 41.05 EUR
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Author: Arnold Drake
ISBN: 9781302950439

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Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Earth Shall Overcome

Type

Physical Book

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Illustrated by

Publisher

Language

English

Pages

408

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 16.5 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN13

9781302950439

Synopsis "Guardians of the Galaxy Epic Collection: Earth Shall Overcome"

Welcome to the 31st century! A thousand years from now, Vance Astro, Yondu, Martinex and Charlie-27 - the original Guardians of the Galaxy - rise to retake the Solar System from reptilian raiders! And soon, the greatest heroes of the present day - Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Thing, the Hulk and more - will join the Guardians in the future's greatest war! Then, as the Guardians help society rebuild, threats arise from two worlds: one of them living, the other gone mad! The Guardians meet the flame-haired Nikki and the mysterious, all-knowing Starhawk, and the team faces a baptism of fire! Plus: Thor lends a hand against the all-powerful man-machine called Korvac! Collecting MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #18, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #4-5, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #5, DEFENDERS (1972) #26-29, MARVEL PRESENTS #3-12 and THOR ANNUAL #6.

Arnold Drake

(Author)

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Arnold Drake (New York, March 1, 1924 – March 12, 2007) was a prolific American comic book writer, known for his creativity and innovation in the ninth art. Throughout his career, he co-created iconic characters like Deadman and Doom Patrol for DC Comics, as well as the Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel Comics. Additionally, in 1950, alongside Leslie Waller and artist Matt Baker, he wrote "It Rhymes with Lust", considered one of the first American graphic novels

Among his most notable works are "Doom Patrol" (1963), "Deadman" (1967), and "Guardians of the Galaxy" (1969), all in the superhero comic genre. His work on "Deadman" earned him the Alley Award for best complete story in 1967. Moreover, in 1999 he received the Inkpot Award, and in 2008 he was posthumously inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contribution to the comic book world.

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Gene Colan

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Gene Colan (1926-2011) was a legendary American comic book artist, known for his atmospheric and realistic artistic style that marked an era in the industry. He is especially recognized for his work on Daredevil (1966) and The Tomb of Dracula (1972), titles that consolidated his legacy within the superhero and horror genres. His distinctive stroke and mastery of chiaroscuro allowed him to create visual narratives that revolutionized the way stories were told in comics.

During his extensive career, Colan also contributed memorable art for Captain America and Iron Man. His work on The Tomb of Dracula is particularly famous for introducing the vampire hunter Blade. Colan left an indelible impact on the comic world, being admired by both colleagues and fans for his mastery in drawing and his innovative vision.

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