Frank Quitely
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Series
Jupiter's legacy volume 1
Language
English
Description
"Comics superstars Mark Millar and Frank Quitely reinvent the superhero epic for the 21st Century! 1932: Sheldon Sampson's dreams about a mysterious source of power lead him, his brother Walter, and a group of loyal followers on a quest around the world. What they discover sets them on a course that will wrench a family apart and alter the world's political stage! Decades after their journey, Sheldon and Walter are superpowered legends, world renowned...
Author
Series
Jupiter's Legacy volume 1
Language
English
Description
"Set one generation after the previous volume, America's superheroes have all had children, but can they ever fill their parents' shoes? More interested in celebrity and corporate sponsorship, the beautiful, twenty-something heroes of the modern era only want to be famous. However, worse is their political aspirations and a plan to take control away from a fallible and weak humanity"--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Jupiter's Legacy volume 1
Language
English
Description
"The superheroes have taken over the world, and only the supervillains can save us from their disastrous mistakes and monumental hubris. Hutch and Chloe have been in hiding with their son, but now they're gathering a team of supervillains to go back to America to retake the White House in the name of all humanity. This is a must-read modern classic!"--Publisher's website.
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Language
English
Description
"The Authority, now under Jack Hawksmoor's leadership following Jenny Sparks' death at the end of the 20th Century, face multiple foes such as a mad scientist and his army of superhumans who wanted to influence the 21st Century through Jenny Spark's successor Jenny Quantum, a previous Doctor who manipulated the Earth itself, and a duplicate team of superheroes modeled on the Authority that was created and backed by the G7 group of nations."--
Author
Series
Jupiter's legacy volume 2
Language
English
Description
Comics superstars Mark Millar and Frank Quitely reinvent the superhero epic for the 21st Century! 1932: Sheldon Sampson's dreams about a mysterious source of power lead him, his brother Walter, and a group of loyal followers on a quest around the world. What they discover sets them on a course that will wrench a family apart and alter the world's political stage! Decades after their journey, Sheldon and Walter are superpowered legends, world renowned...
Author
Series
Jupiter's circle volume 1
Language
English
Description
"In midcentury America, a team of young superheroes faces epic threats in public while battling personal demons behind closed doors. Collects JUPITER'S CIRCLE #1-6." --
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Language
English
Description
"Six people on the planet are about to get superpowers. Please choose carefully. The secret of superhumanity has been cracked and six civilians from different countries are about to have their lives changed forever. But who do you trust with Earth-shattering powers?" --
Author
Series
Jupiter's circle volume 1
Language
English
Description
"In midcentury America, the world's greatest superheroes triumph in their public battles, while struggling with private ones. Social and political unrest take a personal toll: one member joins the counterculture movement, others grapple with personal demons, and suspicion and betrayal cast a shadow over the most trusted friendships." --
Author
Series
Authority volume 2
Language
English
Description
Following the death of Jenny Sparks at the end of the 20th century, the Authority is now under the leadership of Jack Hawksmoor, who is no less brutal than his predecessor. But with a new leader and new century also come new foes, such as a mad scientist intent on shaping the 21st century to his own whims, a former Doctor gone rogue who always seems to be one step ahead of the team, and a twisted mirror image of the Authority sanctioned by the G7...