New Releases by Kevin Smith

In his first story arc on the new GREEN ARROW series (collected in GREEN ARROW: QUIVER), fan-favorite writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, Jersey Girl) resurrected the legendary DC hero to huge critical and popular success. He followed it up with the work collected in GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE—a harrowing 128-page trade paperback stylishly rendered by Phil Hester & Ande Parks. This volume collects GREEN ARROW #11-15, including the original painted covers by Matt Wagner, and features an introduction by Hester and a special sketchbook section showcasing his and Parks'' dynamic art. This graphic novel puts Oliver Queen and his closest loved ones directly in the madman''s bull''s-eye. Plus, the relationship between Ollie and his son/successor Connor Hawke is explored, while Mia—the young girl whom Green Arrow saved—flirts with becoming a new “Speedy.” Also, Ollie rekindles his romance with Dinah Lance, aka Black Canary!

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The original Green Arrow, Oliver Queen, reemerges after years of being assumed dead. But many people, including Black Canary, his ex-lover, Arsenal, his ex-partner, Connor Hawke, his son and temporary successor and Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, want to know how Green Arrow survived the airplane explosion and where he has been. Using strong characterization and engaging dialogue, comics and screenplay writer and movie director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, BATMAN: CACOPHONY) successfully resurrects one of the world''s classic heroes. Collects Green Arrow (2001-2007) #1-10.

Conflict over Convoys examines the Battle of the Atlantic from the perspective of Anglo-American diplomacy, deepening our understanding of Allied grand strategy, British industrial policy, and operations TORCH and OVERLORD. Failure to build and maintain enough ships to feed the people and wage war made Britain dependent upon American-built merchant ships and American logistical support, yet British strategists aspired to dominate Allied strategy, while Roosevelt mismanaged merchant shipping allocations. The resulting gap between strategic ambition and logistical reality embittered the controversy over the ''Second Front''. Victory in the Atlantic finally led to American dominance of Allied logistics diplomacy and strategy. Conflict over Convoys relates these tensions to the decline of British hegemony and the rise of the USA to global influence.

One of the most eagerly anticipated graphic novels of the year White-hot comics creator and film director, Kevin Smith, revives (literally ) the classic hothead comics character, Oliver Queen, aka Green Arrow. And Ollie''s back in Star City doing what he does best: challenging corporate fatcats, bringing down corrupt politicians and battling drug dealers. But what is the true story behind his mysterious resurrection? There are a few people who want answers - including a certain Dark Knight from Gotham City... Displaying Smith''s masterful characterisation, brilliantly engaging dialogue, and keen eye for action, this is an exciting new chapter in the history of the Emerald Archer.

Writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma) delivers an awe-inspiring tale which resurrects DC Comics'' original Emerald Archer -- the legendary Green Arrow! Stunningly rendered by the top talents of Phil Hester and Ande Parks, Green Arrow: Quiver follows Oliver Queen through man''s most uncharted realms -- life, death, and back to life again. This deluxe hardcover edition collects the first ten issues of the best-selling Green Arrow monthly series, includes the original painted covers by Matt Wagner and features a new introduction by Kevin Smith. Book jacket.

In the first installment of Kevin Smith''s New Jersey Chronicles, Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob were the beloved characters who stole the show in the sleeper hit. They went on to play the Greek Chorus who surfaced for comic relief in the ongoing series, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. In the final chapter of the New Jersey Chronicles, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, these hapless funnymen find themselves at the center of a colossal chase from Jersey to California, on a valiant quest to save the reputations they think they have and battle the empire known as Hollywood. Jay and Silent Bob discover that their old friend, Banky Edwards, has sold them out. It seems Banky has gone to Hollywood to produce a motion picture based on the comic book about their alter egos, Bluntman & Chronic, starring two popular young Hollywood actors as the duo. The real Jay and Silent Bob are stunned by the news and then shattered to find out they are being badmouthed on the internet for selling their story. There''s only one shot at salvaging their slacker reputations: head to Hollywood to sabotage the production.

Popular Feature Film director/writer Kevin Smith (Chasing Amy, Dogma) brings his world famous slacker creations Jay and Silent Bob as their `super-hero` personals : Bluntman and Chronic! Specifically timed to coincide with the release of Kevin''s new film: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! (August 2001) This story is culled directly from what will become one of the summer''s biggest smash releases! A photo cover ensures instant sales from film and movie buffs. Place it in the film or pop culture sections and to attract a whole new audience into the growing graphic novel genre.

Jay & Silent Bob, the politically incorrect, slacker philosophers, co-stars of Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy and the upcoming Dogma, feature in their own incredible comic book saga, written by acclaimed movie director Kevin Smith. In a tale that bridges the time between Chasing Amy and Kevin Smith''s eagerly awaited new movie, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob strike out in search of the idyllic paradise of John Hughes'' movies. Along the way, they run into has-been actors, porn stars and a super-intelligent monkey, all the while offending public decency! Warning: Adults Only

An abortion clinic counselor who may or may not be of holy bloodlines is tapped as the very reluctant savior - and, accompanied by the thirteenth apostle, a wayward muse, and two very questionable prophets, aka Jay and Silent Bob, she sets off on a mission to save the world."--BOOK JACKET.

Have the Green Hornet and Kato truly become the criminals that Batman already believes them to be? It''s an all out battle among the fearless foursome.

The wild ride that caught Batman between the Joker and Onomatopoeia comes to a crashing halt as Batman is forced to choose between capturing Onomatopoeia and saving the Joker''s life! Will Onomatopoeia have the final word with a deadly "Bang!"?

Narrowly escaping General Gumm''s death trap, Batman and the Green Hornet uneasily part ways. And Gumm''s surprise partner is revealed.

Robbery on board a speeding train and the origin of Batman and the Hornet''s common enemy is revealed.

A priceless stamp collection attracts the attention of Bruce Wayne and Britt Reed. A common enemy''s attempt to rob it forces their alter egos Batman and The Green Hornet to form an uneasy alliance.

Fan-favorite writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, GREEN ARROW) hits the streets of Gotham City for an all-new adventure starring The Caped Crusader! The stakes are high as Batman encounters a new vigilante in Gotham City while taking on Poison Ivy and a rampaging Etrigan the Demon!

A woman from Bruce Wayne''s past returns and rekindles a spark The Dark Knight extinguished years ago. But Batman better get his head in the game before he loses it to a telepathic cannibal! Guest-starring Superman!

As Batman and his mysterious new partner-against-crime successfully tackle the streets of Gotham City, Bruce Wayne''s personal world takes a step to the side as the women in his life force him into an awkward position. Guest-starring Silver St. Cloud, Robin, Catwoman and the Outsiders!

The first volume of Kevin Smith''s Batman epic comes to a close! Thanks to Silver St. Cloud, Bruce Wayne is learning to trust. But is there room in Batman''s life for trust when his mission requires constant vigilance? You won''t believe the shocking betrayal at the end of this extra-sized issue!