Battler Briton by Hugo Pratt

Battler Briton by Hugo Pratt
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Publisher : Rebellion
Total Pages : 64
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ISBN-10 : 1781087660
ISBN-13 : 9781781087664
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Battler Briton by Hugo Pratt by : Hugo Pratt

In this second book in the series of collections reprinting every story drawn by Hugo Pratt for the British comics industry the Italian art maestro Hugo Pratt draws one of the most popular British comic book characters: Battler Britton Battler Britton is an air ace who is as skilled a fighter on land as in his Spitfire. In 1960 Hugo Pratt drew two of his adventures, Wagons of Gold and Rockets of Revenge, and they are reprinted here in graphic novel format for the first time. Two fast-paced adventure stories featuring the classic British character, Battler Britton as he faces off against the Nazis This is the second book in the Hugo Pratt War Picture Library collection, continuing Rebellion’s mission to bring all of Hugo Pratt’s work back into print.

Battle Stations

Battle Stations
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Publisher : Rebellion
Total Pages : 64
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ISBN-10 : 1781087520
ISBN-13 : 9781781087527
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Battle Stations by : Hugo Pratt

The first in a major series of new collections bringing the long lost UK war comics of Italian art maestro Hugo Pratt to the public in stunning new editions. Two brothers of differing rank have to make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of the toughest duty. This is a true story of courage under fire; a high-octane story of a blistering World War II naval battle. All illustrated by Hugo Pratt, one of the world’s most renowned comic book artists. This thrilling war picture story marks the beginning of the Treasury of British Comics mission to return all of Pratt’s UK work to print. Published in an oversized format befitting the importance of his incredible and highly influential artwork.

Night of the Devil: War Picture Library

Night of the Devil: War Picture Library
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Publisher : Rebellion
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 1781089035
ISBN-13 : 9781781089033
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Night of the Devil: War Picture Library by : Hugo Pratt

Night of the Devil by comics legend Hugo Pratt is the fourth in a major series of new collections - joining the War Picture Library’s mission to bring all of the long-lost UK of war comics master artists back into print. "A rare chance to see one of the undisputed greats of the comic book medium growing into the full strength of his talents." - Hollywood Reporter In Night of the Devil, take a hallucinatory trip through the oppressive heat of the Burmese jungle along with British soldiers engaged in desperate skirmishes with the enemy. In Bayonet Jungle, Private Jack Green’s presence is seen as an omen of bad luck but he struggles to prove himself to the experienced soldiers of Third Platoon as they fight against the Japanese army that surrounds them. Two exciting and explosive war stories lushly illustrated by Hugo Pratt, comics legend and creator of iconic character, Corto Maltese. Praise for previous War Picture Library volumes: "Lives up to expectations – both in story and art." - Downthetubes "There is no doubt that Battle Stations, and the titles following it, are sure to find their home among modern comic fans once again." - The Beat

Hakim’s Odyssey

Hakim’s Odyssey
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Publisher : Penn State Press
Total Pages : 510
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ISBN-10 : 9781637790137
ISBN-13 : 1637790139
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Hakim’s Odyssey by : Fabien Toulmé

A remarkable recounting of a human journey through an inhumane world. What does it mean to be a “refugee”? It is easy for those who live in relative freedom to ignore or even to villainize people who have been forced to flee their homes. After all, it can be hard to identify with others’ experiences when you haven’t been in their shoes. In Hakim’s Odyssey, we see firsthand how war can make anyone a refugee. Hakim, a successful young Syrian who had his whole life ahead of him, tells his story: how war forced him to leave everything behind, including his family, his friends, his home, and his business. After the Syrian uprising in 2011, Hakim was arrested and tortured, his town was bombed, his business was seized by the army, and members of his family were arrested or disappeared. This first leg of his odyssey follows Hakim as he travels from Syria to Lebanon, Lebanon to Jordan, and Jordan to Turkey, where he struggles to earn a living and dreams of one day returning to his home. This graphic novel is necessary reading for our time. Alternately hopeful and heartbreaking, Hakim’s Odyssey is a story about what it means to be human in a world that sometimes fails to be humane.

The Battles That Changed History

The Battles That Changed History
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9780486411293
ISBN-13 : 048641129X
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The Battles That Changed History by : Fletcher Pratt

Profiles of 16 decisive struggles from ancient and modern times. Gripping accounts range from Alexander the Great's overthrow of the Persian empire in the 4th century BC to World War II's Battle of Midway. Pratt depicts the circumstances leading up to the decisive clashes, the personalities involved, and the historically important aftermath. 27 maps.

Air Force Combat Units of World War II

Air Force Combat Units of World War II
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 520
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781428915855
ISBN-13 : 1428915850
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Air Force Combat Units of World War II by : Maurer Maurer

Battler Britton

Battler Britton
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Publisher : Wildstorm
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1401213782
ISBN-13 : 9781401213787
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Battler Britton by : Garth Ennis

Garth Ennis brings back one the most fondly remembered characters from the IPC vault and British Golden Age of comics. Hitler's war machine is terrorizing Europe and Allied Forces are on the run in North Africa. It's October 1942 and Rommel's Panzers are unrelenting in their pursuit. Wing Commander Robert "Battler" Britton of the RAF and his squadron are dispatched to a remote American airstrip to spearhead a joint action against the Nazis. Reluctant allies must put aside their mutual distrust and work together, if they can.

Corto Maltese: Ballad of the Salty Sea

Corto Maltese: Ballad of the Salty Sea
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Publisher : Euro Comics
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1684056411
ISBN-13 : 9781684056415
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis Corto Maltese: Ballad of the Salty Sea by : Hugo Pratt

"In this final entry of Hugo Pratt's epic series, the master graphic novelist returns to the theme he first explored in the initial episode--the search for the lost continent of Mu, the mythical Atlantis. A premonition hovers over the entire dreamlike story, as if fate had decided in advance that this would be Corto Maltese's last adventure. The feeling is underscored by the return of most of the major characters seen throughout the long-running saga, like actors giving their final curtain call"--Amazon.com.

Celtic Tales

Celtic Tales
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Publisher : Euro Comics
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1631405071
ISBN-13 : 9781631405075
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Celtic Tales by : Hugo Pratt

In this third volume in the definitive English language edition of Hugo Pratt's masterpiece, the action moves from South America to Europe against the backdrop of the First World War. In these six stories Pratt further explores such complicated themes as patriotism and greed, revolution and opportunism, and betrayal and seduction. Events take Corto from a small island in the Venetian lagoon, where he comes face to face with a beautiful blonde spy, to Stonehenge and an adventure with Merlin, Morgana, and Puck. Along the way he meets Ernest Hemingway and future billionaire Aristotle Onassis, Irish revolutionary Banshee O'Danann, the legendary Red Baron, and an intense cast of characters who weave in and out of a series of labyrinthine plots and counter-plots.

Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer
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Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Total Pages : 110
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ISBN-10 : 9780785170976
ISBN-13 : 0785170979
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Silver Surfer by : J. Michael Straczynski

For untold years Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot - a blemish that will spread until he is no more. Until then, the Silver Surfer would undertake his final voyage - to the one destination that has always eluded him. His journey starts where it began. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four! Collects Silver Surfer: Requeim (2007) #1-4.