New Releases by Darwyn Cooke

The controversial, long-awaited prequels to the best-selling graphic novel of all time are finally here: BEFORE WATCHMEN! For over twenty years, the backstories of the now-iconic characters from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s landmark graphic novel had been the subject of much debate and theorizing. Now, DC Comics has assembled the greatest creators in the industry to further paint the world of WATCHMEN, starting with this first volume starring MINUTEMEN and SILK SPECTRE. The critically acclaimed and Eisner Award-winning creator of DC: THE NEW FRONTIER Darwyn Cooke lends his talents MINUTEMEN. As the predecessor to the Watchmen, the Minutemen were assembled to fight against a world that had more and more rapidly begun to spin out of control. Can these heroes from completely different backgrounds and with completely different attitudes on crime come together? Or will they fall apart before they begin? SILK SPECTRE takes an introspective look at the WATCHMEN feature-player''s struggles with her overbearing superhero mother and her scattered path toward taking the mantle of the Silk Spectre. With gorgeous art by co-writer and illustrator Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL, The Pro), SILK SPECTRE takes a very different perspective at the world of BEFORE WATCHMEN. Collects BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN #1-6 and BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE #1-4.

Originally published in 2004, the 12-issue series SOLO gave some of comics'' greatest creators the chance to create stories set in the DC Universe and beyond. Each issue featured one artist, including Tim Sale (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN), Paul Pope (BATMAN YEAR ONE HUNDRED), Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN) and many others. Stories star Batman, Robin, Superman, The Spectre, The Teen Titans and many others, but also include westerns, war stories, science fiction epics, humor and horror, as well as introspective tales from the creators'' own lives.

The groundbreaking Parker books are adapted for the first time as a series of graphic novels by legendary artist Darwyn Cooke introducing readers to the dangerous anti-hero''s cold and calculated world of criminals, thugs, and grifters. Darwyn Cooke’s beautifully stylized artwork perfectly compliments the hard-hitting action as originally written by legendary crime author Richard Stark. Parker is arguably one of the hardest hard-boiled characters in all of crime fiction and the original novels feature stories and prose that are as uncompromising as he is. This graphic novel adaptation perfectly matches the style and tone of Stark’s noir world. The Hunter is the story of a man who hits New York head-on like a shotgun blast to the chest. Betrayed by the woman he loved and double-crossed by his partner in crime, Parker makes his way cross-country with only one thought burning in his mind — to coldly exact his revenge and reclaim what was taken from him! Winner of the 2010 Eisner Award for Best Adaptation from Another Work

Le Casse est la 3e aventure en BD de Parker, le gangster sans états d''âme imaginé par Richard Stark, alias Robert Westlake, le maître du roman noir états-unien ; l''adaptation est signée par un autre grand nom : Darwin Cooke, star du comics. Une fois n''est pas coutume... Dans Le Casse, Parker déroge à ses habitudes et accepte de travailler avec un type qui n''est pas du métier. Et pour réussir ce coup, il doit monter une équipe de douze pros... C''est beaucoup trop, mais le butin en vue est fabuleux ! Et, surtout, il y a ce coup tellement ambitieux et énorme : mettre en coupe réglée une ville entière ! En une seule nuit, tout sera réglé... Le Casse est le 3e polar de Westlake adapté par Cooke ; les deux tomes précédents ont été sélectionnés pour de nombreux prix.

Dave Stevens'' The Rocketeer was an instant hit the moment it hit the spinner rack in the earl 1980s. Stevens'' lush and distinctive artwork and fun, action-driven story was inspired by the adventure pulp novels of the era The Rocketeer was set in. Stevens produced only two Rocketeer graphic novels - collected to much acclaim by IDW - and his life was tragically cut short when he succumbed to Hairy Cell Leukemia. Now, with the full cooperation of the Stevens estate, IDW is pleased to present new interpretations of The Rocketeer by some of today''s finest talents. So, pull up a chair, sit down a while, and discover The Rocketeer all over again!

When word spreads of Catwoman''s demise, Selina Kyle decides to leave the costumed world behind and continue her trade cloacked in the shadows. Unable to enjoy her newfound anonymity for too long though, Selina returns to her infamous persona and sets her sights on the serial killer that has been preying upon the streetwalkers she calls friends.

Trahi par la femme qu''il aimait et doublé par son partenaire sur un coup de l''autre côté du pays, Parker le voleur professionnel rallie New York avec une idée fixe : se venger et récupérer sa part du butin. Sa méthode : froide, brutale, implacable.

The unforgettable story of Superman''s first encounter with Kryptonite, the radioactive chunks of his home planet which can kill him, and shows how it changed his life forever written by Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, THE SPIRIT) with art be Tim Sale (Heroes, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN).

The world''s most famous superhero, Superman''s adventures protecting Metropolis have thrilled readers worldwide for over sixty years! Clark Kent, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are tasked to investigate Antony Gallo, a powerful local mobster, just as Superman begins to realise that his strength may have limits! As Lois begins a dangerous game of flirtation with Gallo, Clark''s investigations bring him into contact with his most deadly adversary: Lex Luthor... who has just discovered Kryptonite! Master storytellers Darwyn Cooke (The Spirit) and Tim Sale (Superman For All Seasons) present this amazing look at the early days of the world''s mightiest hero!

La versión de Darwyn Cooke de The Spirit que ha triunfado en EE.UU. La nueva etapa del famoso héroe creado por Will Eisner sigue sorprendiendo gracias a Darwyn Cooke (Catwoman) y su reinvención del cómic de aventuras clásico. En el cuarto tomo, tres historias cortas homenajeando al héroe de azul, firmadas por los más grandes del momento (Kyle Baker, Chris Sprouse, Jordi Bernet entre otros) que redondean un tomo donde Spirit y la agente de la CIA, Satín, llevan a cabo una misión realmente explosiva.

Au cours de l''une des es premières aventures à Metropolis, Superman découvre la kryptonite. C''est le choc ! Et il tente de faire fondre le cœur de l''irrésistible Loïs Lane, journaliste au Daily Planet. Mais la jeune femme est déjà la cible d''un mystérieux et séduisant étranger...

Over the years, Jordan has been a great hero, a terrifying villain and even the living embodiment of God''s wrath - the Spectre. But Hal Jordan is back! In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape the Green Lantern''s sight!

La nueva serie de The Spirit que arrasa en USA. La obra maestra de Will Eisner vuelve a las andadas de la mano de Darwyn Cooke (Catwoman), que nos trae nuevas aventuras llenas de acción y misterio. Un rescate convertido en persecución, una venganza largamente esperada, las femmes fatales de Central City ponen a Spirit contra las cuerdas y, esta vez, no podrá usar los puños para sobrevivir.

Graphic Novel. Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman.Now, in this new collection of stories illustrated by superstar artist Tim Sale - the man responsible for all the artwork seen in the smash-hit TV series "Heroes" - the Dark Knight faces off against a murderous master swordsman, takes on the Calendar Man, relives the death of his parents, and faces a terrifying challenge: a night out on a date!Written by comics luminaries including Darwyn Cooke ("The Spirit"), James Robinson ("Starman"), Kelley Puckett ("Batman Adventures") and Alan Grant ("L.E.G.I.O.N."), this is the unforgettable team-up of the Dark Knight and one of the finest artists to draw him!

La nueva serie de The Spirit que arrasa en USA. Darwyn Cooke (Catwoman) toma las riendas en una nueva y espectacular serie de aventuras del mítico personaje de Will Eisner. El asesinato de unos importantes mafiosos hará que Spirit empiece la búsqueda de un fantasma de su pasado, pero antes deberá enfrentarse a la temible banda terrorista conocidoa como el Octógono.

La versión de Darwyn Cooke de THE SPIRIT que ha triunfado en EEUU.Nuevo tomo de las aventuras de THE SPIRIT creadas por Darwyn Cooke, el creador de la nueva CATWOMAN. En este número, El Morte, el vudú, los zombis y el inesperado regreso de un antiguo enemigo serán los mayores quebraderos del bueno de Denny Colt. Y en la segunda historia de este tomo, un alegato en contra de la telebasura y los programas sensacionalistas americanos.

Darwyn Cooke''s epic chronicle of DC''s Silver Age concludes in this volume collecting issues #4-6 of the miniseries! It''s a mystery in space as Superman, the Suicide Squad, and the Challengers of the Unknown encounter a frightening extraterrestrial lifeform! This volume also features sketchbook material by Cooke!

Acclaimed writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN: SELINA''S BIG SCORE) turns his attention to the dawn of the Silver Age in DC: THE NEW FRONTIER--which takes readers on a journey from the end of the Golden Age to the genesis of a bold new heroic era in the late 1950s! Volume One collects DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1-3 plus the three extra pages originally seen only in Wizard Magazine! World War II is over. The Cold War has begun. The Age of the Superhero is in decline. But where are the heroes of tomorrow? DC: THE NEW FRONTIER recounts the dawning of the DCU''s Silver Age from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen. Encounter ''keepers of the flame'' including Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman, who survived the anti-hero sentiment of the Cold War, as well as eager newcomers like test pilot Hal Jordan and scientist Barry Allen, poised to become the next generation of crimefighters. Cooke, a master storyteller, writes and illustrates this landmark tale, a must-have for fans of the DCU and all lovers of powerful tales of heroism!

Catwoman has disappeared and is presumed dead. Yet, her disappearance draws the attention of private eye Slam Bradley, who discovers that Catwoman is very much alive. Now she''s faced with a choice - remain in the shadows, or move into the light to seek her destiny.

What''s it like to live in a world where Spider-Man swings overhead?

It''s a mystery in space as Superman, the Suicide Squad, and the Challengers of the Unknown encounter a frightening extraterrestrial lifeform. Could this hideous creature have anything to do with the sense of impending doom all the heroes are experiencing?

Revisit the dawn of the Silver Age as the Challengers of the Unknown are assembled in response to a mysterious evil. Meanwhile, Hal Jordan travels one step closer to Destiny. Plus: Batman, Martian Manhunter, and the Suicide Squad!

Darwyn Cooke''s generations-spanning miniseries chronicling the dawn of the DC Universe''s Silver Age begins here! Told from the perspective of the heroes who experienced it, this landmark miniseries spotlights some of DC''s greatest characters! At the end of World War II, The Losers are sent on a perilous mission to recover the Suicide Squad. Plus, a brave young test pilot named Hal Jordan proves his mettle in the Korean War. They were heroes even before they put on costumes.

It''s the birth of a whole new breed of super-hero as the careers of the Flash, the Challengers of the Unknown, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter, and the future Green Lantern begin their dazzling ascent. Meanwhile, Batman comes face to face with a mysterious new enemy who will tie them together!

An immense, unstoppable force lands on America''s doorstep, ravaging everything in its path! The DC Universe''s greatest heroes are called into action--but even their combined efforts may be no match for this deadly new foe. Enter: the new champions of the Silver Age!