Death of the New Gods

Death of the New Gods
Author: Jim Starlin
Publisher: Titan Publishing Company
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Science fiction comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781845768713

A mysterious force is slaughtering both New Gods and villains of Apokolips alike - and when Mister Miracle's wife, Big Barda, is killed, he harnesses the dread power of the Anti-Life Equation on a search for answers by any means necessary. What he and others will discover will change the very galaxy

Death of the New Gods (2007-) #2

Death of the New Gods (2007-) #2
Author: Jim Starlin
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007-10-31
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Mr. Miracle has lost the person closest to him! Superman and the other New Gods try to comfort him, but can the man who can escape anything escape his own grief? And what dangerous decision might that grief force him to make?

Death of the New Gods (2007-) #5

Death of the New Gods (2007-) #5
Author: Jim Starlin
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008-01-30
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

A crazed Mister Miracle attacks Orion! Can Scott Free and the son of Darkseid come to terms before more blood is spilled? Plus, Metron discovers shocking secrets concerning the deaths of the New Gods.

God Is Not Great

God Is Not Great
Author: Christopher Hitchens
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2008-11-19
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1551991764

Christopher Hitchens, described in the London Observer as “one of the most prolific, as well as brilliant, journalists of our time” takes on his biggest subject yet–the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. In the tradition of Bertrand Russell’s Why I Am Not a Christian and Sam Harris’s recent bestseller, The End Of Faith, Christopher Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion. With a close and erudite reading of the major religious texts, he documents the ways in which religion is a man-made wish, a cause of dangerous sexual repression, and a distortion of our origins in the cosmos. With eloquent clarity, Hitchens frames the argument for a more secular life based on science and reason, in which hell is replaced by the Hubble Telescope’s awesome view of the universe, and Moses and the burning bush give way to the beauty and symmetry of the double helix.

The New Gods (1971-) #19

The New Gods (1971-) #19
Author: Gerry Conway
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2016-11-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

In possession of the full Anti-Life Equation, Darkseid creates a creature, the Antagonist, to conquer Earth for him.

American Gods

American Gods
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2002-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0380789035

Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever he the same...

Jack Kirby's New Gods

Jack Kirby's New Gods
Author: Jack Kirby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9781563893858

The groundbreaking stories that changed the face of comics forever, focusing the conflict of good and evil away from city streets and toward the stars. These exciting stories reveal the true extent of the evil that is Darkseid and introduce complex and powerful characters such as the brooding warrior named Orion, and Highfather, omniscient leader of the New Gods, as a war between two planets comes to Earth.

The New Gods (1971-) #7

The New Gods (1971-) #7
Author: Jack Kirby
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-10-13
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Learn the history of the war between New Genesis and Apokolips, including the tale of the pact Izaya and Darkseid made to bring a temporary peace.

Theology and the DC Universe

Theology and the DC Universe
Author: Gabriel Mckee
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2023-05-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1978716125

Superman’s first appearance in Action Comics #1 (1938) proclaimed that the character would “reshape the destiny of the world.” The advent of the first superhero initiated a shared narrative—the DC superhero universe—that has been evolving in depth and complexity for more than 80 years. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman have become key threads in the tapestry of the American mythos, shaping the way we think about life, right and wrong, and our relationship with our own universe. Their narrative world is enriched by compelling stories featuring lesser-known characters like Dr. Fate, the Doom Patrol, John Constantine, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Stories set within this shared universe have explored questions of death, rebirth, the apocalypse, the nature of evil, the origins of the universe, and the destiny of humankind. This volume brings together the work of scholars from a range of backgrounds who explore the role of theology and religion in the comics, films, and television series set in the DC Universe. The thoughtful and incisive contributions to this collection will appeal to scholars and fans alike.

Understanding Superhero Comic Books

Understanding Superhero Comic Books
Author: Alex Grand
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2023-05-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476690391

This work dissects the origin and growth of superhero comic books, their major influences, and the creators behind them. It demonstrates how Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and many more stand as time capsules of their eras, rising and falling with societal changes, and reflecting an amalgam of influences. The book covers in detail the iconic superhero comic book creators and their unique contributions in their quest for realism, including Julius Schwartz and the science-fiction origins of superheroes; the collaborative design of the Marvel Universe by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko; Jim Starlin’s incorporation of the death of superheroes in comic books; John Byrne and the revitalization of superheroes in the modern age; and Alan Moore’s deconstruction of superheroes.