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Strange and unsung all-stars of the DC multiverse : a visual encyclopedia / Stephanie Williams.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Philadelphia : Running Press, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 232 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780762483440
  • 076248344X
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Peacemaker -- Party tricks -- Mal Duncan -- Bad day at work -- Brother Power -- Chemistry 101 -- Red Tornado -- Round, often large, and rarely in charge -- Danny the Street --9 to 5 to crime -- Mia "Maps" Mizoguchi -- Hair vibes -- King Shark -- Leaning into the animal kingdom -- The Creature Commandos -- Group projects -- Jet -- Deja view -- Dr. Claire Foster -- Technorabble -- Cheshire -- Out of this world -- Quislet.
Summary: "Move over Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman-Peacemaker is here to stay and he's bringing along more than 100 of DC's most colorful and unconventional characters from all corners of the DC Multiverse in this officially licensed book. Star of the smash hit HBO Max series, Peacemaker heralds a new era for DC Comics and a new type of Super Hero. First appearing on the page in 1966, Peacemaker has had a long road to the spotlight and he's not alone. For every Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman-or even the beloved, breakout Harley Quinn-there are dozens of unique, sometimes absurd, and yet truly memorable characters waiting for their chance to shine. In a guide book like no other, author Stephanie Williams presents a roster of DC's most unexpected and delightful creations. From Ma Hunkel, the 1940s Super Hero Red Tornado, who fought crime in red long johns and a cooking pot for a helmet to Topo, Aquaman's trusted pet octopus who is adept at playing multiple instruments and shooting four arrows at once, Heck Yeah, It's Peacemaker . . . And 99 Other Unsung and Inexplicable All-Stars from DC: A Visual Encyclopedia will introduce readers to their next favorite character. Long-time comic readers will appreciate the deep dive into DC lore and Peacemaker fans will soon see what else this 88-year-old brand comic publisher to offer. With a roster ranging from characters who showed up once and were never heard from again to others, like Peacemaker, who have been on the outskirts for decades, the book explores their eccentric biographies, key appearances, and how they relate to the larger DC Multiverse"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
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Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 741.5973 W727 Available 33111011103831
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction New 741.5973 W727 Checked out 06/27/2024 33111011220437
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Move over Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman--Peacemaker is now on the scene and he's bringing along more than 100 of the most colorful characters from all corners of the DC multiverse in this officially licensed book.



Peacemaker had a long road to the spotlight and he's not alone. There are dozens of unique, sometimes absurd, and yet truly memorable characters waiting for their chance to shine. Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse celebrates some of the quirkiest, most compelling, and ready-for-primetime characters from throughout DC's history. With peculiar powers--from Matter-Eater Lad to Arm-Fall-Off Boy--and one-of-a-kind costumes--from Red Tornado with her red long johns and a cooking pot for a helmet to Blue Snowman with her wintry robotic armor--these characters are truly unforgettable. Dive in and discover your next favorite DC Super Hero or Villain.

"Forword by James Gunn" -- Cover.

Peacemaker -- Party tricks -- Mal Duncan -- Bad day at work -- Brother Power -- Chemistry 101 -- Red Tornado -- Round, often large, and rarely in charge -- Danny the Street --9 to 5 to crime -- Mia "Maps" Mizoguchi -- Hair vibes -- King Shark -- Leaning into the animal kingdom -- The Creature Commandos -- Group projects -- Jet -- Deja view -- Dr. Claire Foster -- Technorabble -- Cheshire -- Out of this world -- Quislet.

"Move over Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman-Peacemaker is here to stay and he's bringing along more than 100 of DC's most colorful and unconventional characters from all corners of the DC Multiverse in this officially licensed book. Star of the smash hit HBO Max series, Peacemaker heralds a new era for DC Comics and a new type of Super Hero. First appearing on the page in 1966, Peacemaker has had a long road to the spotlight and he's not alone. For every Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman-or even the beloved, breakout Harley Quinn-there are dozens of unique, sometimes absurd, and yet truly memorable characters waiting for their chance to shine. In a guide book like no other, author Stephanie Williams presents a roster of DC's most unexpected and delightful creations. From Ma Hunkel, the 1940s Super Hero Red Tornado, who fought crime in red long johns and a cooking pot for a helmet to Topo, Aquaman's trusted pet octopus who is adept at playing multiple instruments and shooting four arrows at once, Heck Yeah, It's Peacemaker . . . And 99 Other Unsung and Inexplicable All-Stars from DC: A Visual Encyclopedia will introduce readers to their next favorite character. Long-time comic readers will appreciate the deep dive into DC lore and Peacemaker fans will soon see what else this 88-year-old brand comic publisher to offer. With a roster ranging from characters who showed up once and were never heard from again to others, like Peacemaker, who have been on the outskirts for decades, the book explores their eccentric biographies, key appearances, and how they relate to the larger DC Multiverse"-- Provided by publisher.

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