New Releases by Kevin Smith

In 1938, Thomas Gilcrease, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, opened the first museum devoted to the art of the American West. A true visionary, Gilcrease was ahead of his time in understanding the importance of America’s own heritage. His passion for art and history, his Native American ancestry, and his oil revenues coincided in a rare alignment. His legacy is an astounding collection of paintings, sculptures, artifacts, rare books, and documents. This lavishly produced book, featuring nearly two hundred color reproductions, tells the story of Gilcrease and of the renowned museum that bears his name. Compiled by the museum’s curators, Treasures of Gilcrease exemplifies the beauty and breadth of the museum’s resources. The fine art collection alone boasts more than 10,000 American works, ranging in styles from classical to romantic to impressionist and by such master artists as George Catlin, Charles M. Russell, Thomas Moran, and Frederic Remington. The works by Native artists also span styles ranging from painted hides to twentieth-century flat-style. The artifacts—300,000-plus pieces housed in the galleries and vaults—include ceramics, clothing, pipes, and objects of utility, ceremony, and ornamentation. The archives collection contains some 100,000 manuscripts, books, photographs, maps, imprints, and broadsides. Treasures of Gilcrease offers a vivid and engaging tour through these collections in the company of the experts who know them best.

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!

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.

Oliver Queen and his closest loved ones are directly in the madman''s bullseye. Plus, the relationship between Ollie and his son/successor Connor Hawke is explored, whie Mia flirts with becoming a new "Speedy."

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.

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

The award-winning debut feature of self-taught US auteur Kevin Smith, Clerks is set in and around that well-known hub of the social universe, a convenience store in suburban New Jersey. It revolves around a day in the amiably bickering friendship of Dante and Randal, hapless clerks who serve time behind the counter. The monotony of work compels these reluctant wage-slaves to resort to simple diversions: shooting the breeze, antagonising their customers and indulging time-honoured masculine obsessions (sex, movie trivia, ice hockey). Clerks showcases Kevin Smith''s keen ear for dialogue and his ability to capture ordinary life in the raw, leavening the edge with buoyant down ''n'' dirty humour.

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.

Jay & Silent Bob are bored with New Jersey, so it''s time to get the hell out. They hop on a bus and head for Shermer, Illinois -- the setting for all of John Hughes'' films -- a place where the girls are cute, the boys are sissies, and someone like Judd Nelson can turn attitude into cold, hard cash.Of course, the ride isn''t so smooth, and the bombed-bastic duo get kicked off the bus. Determined to reach their destination, they set out to make it to Shermer any way they can and end up running into a whole barrel of trouble along the way. From the set of a porn movie to the sewers of the suburbs, Jay & Bob encounter TV has-beens, would-be starlets, and a superintelligent monkey named Suzanne. Rude, offensive, and all-around hilarious, the adventures of Jay & Silent Bob are not to be missed Jay & Silent Bob are two of the popular characters from Kevin Smith''s highly acclaimed independent films. This all-new comic book story is intertwined with the story lines from the movies; tracing the gruesome twosome from Chasing Amy through Mallrats to Kevin''s latest film, Dogma, scheduled for a fall 1999 release. In addition to those three films and Clerks, Kevin has also written Marvel Comics'' popular Daredevil series.

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!"?

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.

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!

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!

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!