New Releases by James Robinson

Set during the start of one of the darkest periods of U.S. history, the infamous ''McCarthy Era,'' THE GOLDEN AGE takes a thought-provoking look at what might have happened to DC''s first generation of super-heroes beyond their exploits during theSecond World War, when paranoia has taken a chokehold on America. DC''s first generation of super-heroes have been driven into retirement or hiding, or madness—except for a few who are willing to change with the times. But behind the scenes,something even more sinister is unfolding—a subtle plot that may engulf the planet and remake it in one man''s image. Collects JSA: Golden Age #1-4.

''Any investor with skin in the game needs to buy this book.'' Niall Ferguson From the Stock Exchange to Westminster, the fantasy of an eventual ''return to normal'' is still alive and well. But the economic world as we know it - and the rules that govern it - are over. And few are prepared. Here, market risk expert Lawrence McDonald unveils the predictive model he developed in the aftermath of Lehman Brothers'' collapse, outlining actionable trading ideas for a radically reshaped economy. Readers will discover: Why inflation will stay near 3-5% for the next decade Why hard assets and rare minerals like lithium and cobalt will outperform growth stocks and passive investment strategies Why America will likely lose its position as a global superpower and holder of the world''s premier reserve currency Rather than merely doomsaying, How to Listen When Markets Speak equips readers to make sense of our current moment, resist reactionary narratives and baseless analysis and pounce on a new investing playbook.

Hard choices lie ahead, Christians. The bestselling team of James Robison and Jay Richards show what’s at stake in our post-Christian society, how to prepare, and why we must never forget that the battle, above all, is spiritual. Our rulers have kicked aside our Constitution and common sense. They have demonized our heroes. Now they’re trying to erase the difference between male and female. All while running up unimaginable and catastrophic debt. What’s left for Christians in such a society, where dissent invites ruinous retribution? Should they retreat? Fight back? Something else? God is not finished with us as a nation, but if we’re going to get off the road to ruin, we must do more than slow down and conserve whatever good remains: We must repent. That means a hard, 180-degree turn—and fast. If we’ll pray, think straight, persuade other lovers of truth to join us, and fight together—wise as serpents and innocent as doves—then there’s still hope.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Collects Scarlet Witch (2016) #1-15, Doctor Strange: The Last Days of Magic (2016) #1. Witchcraft is broken, and the Scarlet Witch must embark on a globe-trotting journey to fix it! From Manhattan’s back alleys to the Greek Isles to the Irish countryside, Wanda Maximoff faces myths and legends, combats curses and discovers there’s more to her complex family history than she knew. But will the powerful mage called the Emerald Warlock be friend or foe? And even as witchcraft is pieced back together, Wanda must discover who shattered it in the first place! The Scarlet Witch will aid brokenhearted hero Le Peregrine and seek help from young witch the Wu, but things won’t be easy when she encounters her brother, Pietro! The Witches’ Road is long — and full of dangers!

Collects Generation X (1994) #27, X-Men (1991) #65-70, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #346, Wolverine (1988) #115-118, Cable (1993) #45-47. The biggest and best adventures of Marvel’s mighty mutants — these are the X-Men Milestones! A rogue government strike force, backed by powerful international forces and led by the mystery man known only as Bastion, has launched a massive strike against the X-Men. Jubilee and Professor X are already Bastion’s captives, and now Operation: Zero Tolerance and its insidious new Prime Sentinels have overrun the X-Mansion and imprisoned half the X-Men — leaving Iceman to fend for himself on the streets of New York! Cable and the X-Men must fight a war on many fronts — but it’s a war they’re losing. Can even the arrival of Marrow, Maggott and Cecilia Reyes turn the tide? Or will this be the X-Men’s darkest hour?

A riot rocks Opal City while an ailing Ted Knight recovers from a recent attack. The action forces Ted''s son Jack Knight to pick up Starman''s Cosmic Rod and directly oppose the villainy he swore he''d never face! Is this his calling? Or his doom? Collecting Starman #0-5

When, in 1792, the Austrian and Prussian armies had advanced toward Paris with the object of freeing Louis XVI from the restrictions placed upon him by the National Assembly, the French, roused to fury, had deposed and executed a ruler who was convicted of plotting with foreign powers to maintain his authority. In 1814 the allies placed on the throne the brother of Louis XVI, a veteran emigre, who had openly derided the Revolution and had been intriguing with other European powers for nearly twenty years to gain the French crown. Yet there was no demonstration of anger on the part of the nation, no organized opposition to the new king. The French were still monarchical at heart and had quietly submitted to the rule of Napoleon, which was no less despotic than that of Louis XIV.

The Dynamic Duo known as Batman and Robin have returned to Gotham after a year of absence. During that time Harvey Dent was left as the city’s protector. Batman and Robin find that some of their most notorious foes are being brutally murdered--forcing Batman to question if the man he entrusted to carry on in his place has confused justice with vengeance. Written by legendary author James Robinson (STARMAN), this deluxe hardcover edition collects the classic storyline from DETECTIVE COMICS #817-820 and BATMAN #651-654, as well as never-before-seen sketches!

From STARMAN scribe James Robinson, and in the beautiful Deluxe Edition format, comes an alternate history tale that pits the heroes of the Justice Society of America against a devastating, homegrown threat! Set during the start of one of the darkest periods of U.S. history, the infamous "McCarthy Era," THE GOLDEN AGE takes a thought-provoking look at what might have happened to DC''s first generation of superheroes beyond their exploits during the Second World War, when paranoia has taken a chokehold on America. DC''s first generation of superheroes have been driven into retirement or hiding, or madness--except for a few who are willing to change with the times. But behind the scenes, something even more sinister is unfolding--a subtle plot that may engulf the planet and remake it in one man''s image. Collects JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE #1-4.From STARMAN scribe James Robinson, and in the beautiful Deluxe Edition format, comes an alternate history tale that pits the heroes of the Justice Society of America against a devastating, homegrown threat! Set during the start of one of the darkest periods of U.S. history, the infamous "McCarthy Era," THE GOLDEN AGE takes a thought-provoking look at what might have happened to DC''s first generation of superheroes beyond their exploits during the Second World War, when paranoia has taken a chokehold on America. DC''s first generation of superheroes have been driven into retirement or hiding, or madness--except for a few who are willing to change with the times. But behind the scenes, something even more sinister is unfolding--a subtle plot that may engulf the planet and remake it in one man''s image. Collects JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE #1-4.

One of the comic industry''s finest -- James Robinson (Squadron Supreme, Scarlet Witch, Starman) -- delivers the surprising, funny, violent, and sexy tale of romance that comics have been missing! Doc''s a cop. Mabel''s a crook. They''re two wayward souls, fated to fall in love at first sight... even as Mabel swears to kill Doc if it''s the last thing she does. It''s Harlequin Romance meets Hard-Boiled Crime, as only James Robinson could deliver!

Collects Squadron Supreme (2015) #6-9. As the Squadron closes in on a cabal of alien races u0097 and discovers what threat they pose to the planet u0097 life gets in the way! Things get personal for Doctor Spectrum as she confronts the man who helped destroy her Earth: Black Bolt! Meanwhile, Nighthawk is targeted by his Marvel Universe namesake! But the biggest distraction of all is the return of their treacherous ex-teammate Warrior Woman. Prepare to learn her full story u0097 and that of the Power Princess whose identity she stole.

One of the comic industry''s finest -- James Robinson (Squadron Supreme, Scarlet Witch, Starman) -- delivers the surprising, funny, violent, and sexy tale of romance that comics have been missing! Doc''s a cop. Mabel''s a crook. They''re two wayward souls, fated to fall in love at first sight... even as Mabel swears to kill Doc if it''s the last thing she does. It''s Harlequin Romance meets Hard-Boiled Crime, as only James Robinson could deliver!

When Tomas Ramirez stumbles upon an extraterrestrial conspiracy to take over the world, his life is forever altered. Now heês banding together with those other few souls who share the knowledge that we are under attack as they attempt to defeat a shadowy alien cabal that is both indestructible and eager to kill anyone who threatens it. Eisner Award winner JAMES ROBINSON (AIRBOY, Starman, Earth 2) and artist J. BONE (The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror, The Spirit) present an adventure story of monstrous proportions. Collects THE SAVIORS #1-5.

Who shot the Watcher? Uatu, the mysterious space-god who''s been watching mankind from the moon for as long as we can remember is dead. Thus begins the greatest murder mystery in Marvel history! As Nick Fury leads the heroes of the Marvel Universe in an investigation, other forces are marshaling and other questions are arising. Why is Black Panther gathering a secret team of his own, including Emma Frost, the Punisher and Dr. Strange? Who is the Unseen? What was stolen from the Watcher''s lair? Fury''s cosmic manhunt leads to the far corners of the universe and beyond, but just when the Avengers think they''ve cornered their murderer everything explodes, unleashing the Marvel Universe''s greatest secrets and rocking the heroes to their core! What did the Watcher see? What was the Original Sin? Collects: Point One #1 (Watcher story), Original Sin #0-8, Original Sins #1-5, Original Sin Annual #1, Original Sin: Secret Avengers Infinite Comic #1-2.

Someone has Spider-Man in their crosshairs, and the only person in the Marvel Universe who can save him is Peter Parkeru0092s sister?! As the web-slinger meets family he never knew, will she end up becoming his greatest ally, or the one who damns him? And what does the Kingpin of Crime have to do with it?

In the present volume James Robinson completes his trilogy, which deals with the history of divine healing in the period 1906-1930. The first volume is a study of the years 1830-1890, and was hailed as "a standard reference for years to come." The second book covers the years 1890-1906, and was acclaimed as "a monumental achievement" that combines "careful historical scholarship and a high degree of accessibility." This volume completes the study up to the early 1930s and, like the other two works, has a transatlantic frame of reference. Though the book gives prominence to the theology and practice of divine healing in early Pentecostalism, it also discusses two other models of healing, the therapeutic and sacramental, promoted within sections of British and American Anglicanism. Some otherwise rigorous Fundamentalists were also prepared to practice divine healing. The text contributes more widely to medical and sociocultural histories, exemplified in the rise of psychotherapy and the cultural shift referred to as the Jazz Age of the 1920s. The book concludes by discussing the major role that divine healing plays in the present rapid growth of global Christianity.

The World Army has begun rounding up the super-heros of Earth 2, but for what reason? In an attempt to avoid capture, Dr. Fate and Kid Flash find themselves in the powerful magical realm of Nabu. The protector of Nabu, Wotan, seeks Dr. Fates assistance in obtaining a secret magic locked deep within a tower that only Dr. Fate can enter.

New York Times Best-selling author James Robinson and artist Nicola Scott return to Earth 2 in this third volume of the ongoing series! The wonders of Earth 2, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Flash, Atom Smasher, The Sandman, Mr. Terrific and Dr. Fate, take on the forces of Steppenwolf and the Hunger Dogs of Apokolips when all hope is lost. Now a new Batman enters the fray, but is he enough to turn the tide and prevent Darkseid from taking control of Earth 2?

Collects Heroes Reborn: Captain America #1-12. On the Earth of Heroes Reborn, Steve Rogers seems to have found the life of his dreams, but it''s up to Nick Fury and the Falcon to awaken him to his role of Captain America! It''s new origins for old enemies when Cap faces even darker versions of the Red Skull and the Sons of the Serpent!

Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories. Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including: - China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West? - Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority? - What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions? Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.

In the present volume, James Robinson shows how the Holiness movement contributed to the rise of Pentecostalism, with emphasis on those sectors that practiced divine healing. Although other scholars have undertaken to explore this story, Robinson''s treatment is by far the most thorough examination to date. He draws productively on the burgeoning secondary literatures on Pentecostalism and healing, and brings to light frequently overlooked, yet revealing primary sources. The events narrated are fascinating in their own right, and are important to the histories of Pentecostalism and healing for how they clarify the processes by which divine healing was pursued, debated, and often disparaged. The text also contributes to larger medical and social histories, offering tantalizing glimpses of the roots of some of today''s most popular and contested medical and religious responses to sickness and health.

The Science of Getting Rich was written by New Thought Movement author Wallace D. Wattles in 1910.It is his best known work and is based on his concept of the ''Certain (positive) Way of Thinking''. This new trend for using mind over matter was made even more unusual, yet popular, by Wattles'' application of it to business prosperity, mind training, and success in the material world. Here, James Robinson illustrates the timeless nature of Wattles'' insights by bringing them to life through modern case studies. His brilliant interpretation of The Science of Getting Rich is an entertaining accompaniment to one of the most popular self-help books ever written.

When the villainous Crime Syndicate of Amerika and a mysterious dark energy attack our world, the Justice League of America is immediately put on the defensive. But as the JLA locks horns with their new otherworldly rivals, Dr. Impossible calls forth the Omega Man, a terrifying alien entity capable of destroying not only the Justice League, but the Earth itself. With the coming of the Omega Man, members of both the JLA and the CSA must choose sides, as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As alliances and friendships are forged and destroyed, can the remaining superpowers unite long enough to put a stop to the Omega Man''s rampage?

Bursting from the pages of BRIGHTEST DAY comes an all-new team-up of the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America! The return of the hero called Jade in the pages of BLACKEST NIGHT heralds the release of the powerful Starheart that empowers her father, Green Lantern Alan Scott. Now this chaotic force is unleashed on Earth, causing magic to go wild - and new metahumans to emerge! It''s more than one super team can handle, but can even the combined efforts of the Justice League and the Justice Society contain the light and dark power wielded by one of their own? Collects JLA #44-48 and JSA #41-42.

This essential BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in title written by event architect, Geoff Johns along with collaborator James Robinson, Peter J. Tomasi and others, is an essential part of the Blackest Night storyline. Eight classic titles from DC''s past return for stories featuring characters from their original runs, dealing with the events unfolding in the DC Universe which show the amazing reach of this mega-crossover event. Includes POWER OF SHAZAM! #48, CATWOMAN #83, SUICIDE SQUAD #67, QUESTION #37, PHANTOM STRANGER #42, WEIRD WESTERN TALES #71, ATOM AND HAWKMAN #46, STARMAN #81.

Writers Geoff Johns, James Robinson and Greg Rucka are joined by artists Scott Kolins, Eddy Barrows and Nicola Scott for this essential BLACKEST NIGHT storyline tie-in title that features The Flash, Wonder Woman and the Justice Society of America dealing with their greatest villains and loved ones returning from the dead as evil Black Lanterns. Collects BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN issues #1-3, BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA issues #1-3 and BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH issues #1-3.

Collecting James Robinson''s and Joe Jusko''s sense shattering tale Blood Lust as Vampirella journeys to hell with Adam Van Helsing to uncover the truth of her existence. This tale re-wrote the book on Vampirella and her homeland of Drakulon. Also includes the Blood Lust epilogue originally not released with the original two issue series and an article which covers how Joe Jusko worked from the script and thumbnailed, drafted and then painted some sample pages. Also includes James Robinson''s short Vampirella tale "Vampirella Vs. Dracula" with art by Rick Mays and David Mack.

A new era begins for the JLA as a one-time member falls before he can warn the team of looming peril - while what''s left of the JLA journeys to the heart of their past to decide if the team has any future at all. Also in this volume, the BLACKEST NIGHT darkens the skies over the Justice League. Can the team get it together in time to survive the return of the undead Dr. Light? And then, the team regroups with a new roster that will transcend time and space! Make way for the World''s Greatest Heroes: Batman, Green Lantern, The Atom, Green Arrow, Donna Troy, The Guardian, Cyborg, Mon-El, Starfire, Dr. Light and even Congorilla. Collects issues #38-43.