New Releases by Alvin Schwartz

Les fantômes, ça n''existe pas ! Les araignées, c''est tout petit. Les psychopathes, même pas peur... Les sorcières, aucun pouvoir ! Ces histoires-là, vous n''y croyez pas ? Attendez donc qu''un ami vous les raconte, à la nuit tombée, ou de les lire seul, en tremblant sous la couette ! SI VOUS L''OSEZ ! Alvin Schwartz vous dira tout : esprits, revenants, épouvantails hantés et psychopathes en tout genre... Vos pires cauchemars vous attendent. Classique inoubliable de la littérature américaine, souvent mis à l''index, Scary Stories - Histoires effrayantes à raconter dans le noir revisite les légendes urbaines les plus terrifiantes, recueillies par Alvin Schwartz et illustrées par le redoutable Stephen Gammell. Adapté au cinéma par Guillermo del Toro « Schwartz a brillamment repris le folklore et les légendes urbaines pour les rendre accessibles aux jeunes lecteurs. C''est un coup de génie. » R. L. Stine (Chair de poule) « Ce livre vous fera claquer des dents et frémir d''effroi, c''est garanti. » School Library Journal « Lisez... si vous l''osez. » New York Times « À lire seul ou à haute voix, dans la pénombre. » Kirkus Reviews « Ce recueil d''histoires de sorcières, fantômes, chansons macabres, contes modernes et effrayantes légendes du passé fera courir des frissons le long de votre colonne vertébrale. » American Library Association Booklist

The sudden appearance of a new criminal basing his crimes on time jogs Batman’s memory into remembering that this criminal was his very first case after his parents were killed, and if the Clock has his way, the current case against him will be the Caped Crusader’s last!

The adventures of Batman and Robin reach the mid-1940s with these tales, collected in trade paperback for the first time. In these stories from the pages of Batman #21-25, Detective Comics #82-92, and World''s Finest Comics #12-14, the Dynamic Duo stop a gang of cattle rustlers, untangle the upside-down crimes of The Joker, and face a gang of crooks who use football plays to inspire their crimes.

"A wonderful collection of tales that range from creepy to silly to haunting. ...Gammell''s drawings add just the right touch..." -- John Scieszka, Entertinment Weekly "Read these if you dare." -- The New York Times The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s soon to be a highly anticipated feature film! A classic collection of chillingly scary tales, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the original illustrations by lauded artist Steve Gammell. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark contains some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Walking corpses, dancing bones, and narrow escapes from death - they''re all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories. Make sure you read these books with the light ON!

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE All of the Scary Stories books are now available in one hardcover! These stories are some of the most terrifying tales of horror, revenge, and supernatural events of all time, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the classic artwork by Stephen Gammell. This jacketed hardcover edition includes the complete original books in the series in one volume: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones

“THE SUPERWOMAN OF METROPOLIS!” Superman transfers some of his powers to Lois Lane in order to teach her a lesson.

ÒLOIS LANEÕS KISS OF DEATH!Ó After three men who have kissed Lois die under mysterious circumstances, she develops a reputation of being cursed.

"American popular culture has produced few heroic figures as famous and enduring as that of the Batman. The dark, mysterious hero who debuted in 1939''s Detective Comics #27 as the lone "Bat-man quickly grew into the legend of the Caped Crusader. After his landmark debut and origin story, the Dark Knight was given many seminal elements including his partner in crime fighting, Robin, the Boy Wonder, and such adversaries as the Joker, The Penguin, Scarecrow and Catwoman." -- Page [4] of cover.

ÒTHE SUPER-COURTSHIP OF LOIS LANE.Ó Trying to be helpful, Jimmy uses a doctored tape of ClarkÕs voice to hypnotize him into proposing to Lois, but when Lois refuses Clark, he tries again as Superman.

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s now a feature film! Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don''t miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that''s now a feature film! The three Scary Stories books come together in this ebook collection to form a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. The ebooks in this collection feature Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original Scary Stories books. Read if you dare! Includes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories, and Scary Stories 3.

"American popular culture has produced few heroic figures as famous and enduring as that of the Batman. The dark, mysterious hero who debuted in 1939''s Detective Comics #27 as the lone "Bat-man quickly grew into the legend of the Caped Crusader. After his landmark debut and origin story, the Dark Knight was given many seminal elements including his partner in crime fighting, Robin, the Boy Wonder, and such adversaries as the Joker, The Penguin, Scarecrow and Catwoman." -- Page [4] of cover.

Ninety-nine dollars missing from a shop ownerÕs cash register lead Batman and Robin on the trail of the would-be thief.

The Joker turns the tables on logic, holding a home for ransom instead of people. And to top it off, itÕs all one giant trap for the Batman.

The former dean of Gotham University opens ÒTrouble, Inc.,Ó a business designed to give its clients a helping hand when they really need it. Unfortunately, Sam Slick learns of this and decides to blackmail the clients, which Batman and Robin must stop ASAP!

Batman turns the tables on some crooks who are using giant billboards to blackmail people.

ÒMUSIC FOR THE MASSES!Ó A young, unpublished songwriter heads for the big city in order to sell some of his snappy tunes, but no one agrees to give him a chance until Superman steps in to lend him a hand!

ÒTHE JUNIOR REPORTERS!Ó Young newsboy Tommy Blake wants to enter the Daily PlanetÕs contest, ÒReporter for a Day,Ó but soon learns that his brother is involved in distributing counterfeit ration books!

Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTOO MANY PRANKSTERS!Ó

Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTHE MAN WHO WOULDNÕT QUIT!Ó

Featuring the Man of Steel in ÒTHE INVENTIONS OF HECTOR THWISTLE!Ó

“HAIRCUT – AND A CLOSE SHAVE!” A struggling writer decides to become a criminal as research for his next book, even if it attracts the attention of Superman!

“THE SLEUTH WHO NEVER FAILED!” A detective with an impeccable record of solving mysteries believes Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same!

“THE CHEF OF BOHEMIA.” Superman cooks up a super recipe to foil a slumlord who is losing money from renting a spot to a small businessman in a prosperous nightclub area, and who seeks to oust the man by any means possible in order to attract a newer tenant who will pay a higher rent.

Presents a collection of the comic book series from its beginning in 1938 through 1940, as the superhero becomes a defender of the oppressed and fights against injustice and political corruption.