Most Popular Books by Kurt Busiek

Tells the story of our hero''s first circle of friends and foes.

ATLANTIS HAS BEEN DESTROYED. ITS PEOPLE ARE SCATTERED. THE UNDERSEA WORLD THREATENS TO SLIP INTO CHAOS AND WAR... ...AND AN UNWILLING HERO MUST BECOME KING OF THE SEVEN SEAS! Raised in isolation, young Arthur Joseph Curry has a singular gift--the ability to breathe underwater. In a cataclysmic storm, Arthur is swept out to sea, where he discovers the world and people of the oceanscape--the vast underwater civilization that exists beneath the waves. Desperate to find his missing father, Arthur is drawn deeper into a turbulent conflict that threatens the lives of millions. Can he abandon a people who see him as their long-lost savior? Can he convince them he is nothing more than another lost soul in search of home? Or can he possibly become the hero they so desperately need? From the Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY, Marvels) and the Eisner-nominated illustrator Butch Guice (ACTION COMICS, Captain America) comes the beginning of Arthur''s quest, as he takes his first steps toward becoming a legend. Collecting AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40-49.

"What''s in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! Superman: Secret Identity collects the critically lauded miniseries written by Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) with stellar art by Stuart Immonen (Superman: End of the Century, Thor). Set in the real world, Secret Identity examines the life of a young Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent--the one with superpowers. Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can fly...that he does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from? And what''s he going to do about it? This volume collects issues #1-4 of the critically acclaimed miniseries"--

The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rout Intergang out of Metropolis! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan! Collects SUPERMAN #654-658.

The stories of heroes, villains, and citizens in the fictitious city of Astro city and their adventures.

In a world where World War One is fought with magic and dragons as much as bullets and trenches, young Fletcher Arrowsmith of the Overseas Aero Corps is sent on a secret mission into enemy territory, to find a mysterious ally and stop a deadly plan that could destroy all of Europe. Along the way, he’ll deal with dangerous enemy sorcerers, werewolves, and trolls…and learn the true secrets behind magic and the war itself. Superstar creators KURT BUSIEK (ASTRO CITY, Marvels) & CARLOS PACHECO (X-Men, Avengers Forever, Superman) deliver a war, and a world, like none other. Collects ARROWSMITH: BEHIND ENEMY LINES #1-6

Super-hero teams had been around since the 1940s, but Thor, Ant Man, the Wasp, Hulk, and Iron Man broke new ground when they joined forces to form the Avengers in 1963. They not only fought together, they occasionally fought each other! The first 20 stories from the Avengers are collected in this Hulk-sized volume and have been meticulously...

After the shattering conclusion of issue #1, are the FREE AGENTS still FREE-or back on active duty? Plus, the appearance of a second deadly remnant from their interdimensional war forces the team into conflict-with BOTOKK, the superhuman curator for the mysterious collector known - THE VAULT! Plus PLUS: A couple of cameos thatÕll build to bigger things. Is that...RADIANT BLACK? And whoÕs the other guy?

"Batman: Creature of the Night, written by Kurt Busiek (Astro City) and drawn by John Paul Leon (Mother Panic) is a standalone story set outside of regular continuity in 1968 Boston, Massachusetts. The survivor of the brutal murder of his parents, young Bruce sees grief and rage build inside himself...until something strange starts taking wing in the Gotham night! Something similar to the comics he''s been reading his whole life. As life begins to imitate art, will Bruce Wainwright be able to live up to his fictional namesake?"--

AUF EINMAL SUPERKRÄFTE ... Der Sohn von David und Laura Kent wächst in einem kleinen Städtchen in Kansas auf – und seine Eltern haben ihn Clark taufen lassen, was sie witzig fanden, womit Clark Kent aber seine Probleme hat. Denn seine Mitschüler ziehen ihn damit auf, dass er so heißt wie der berühmte Comic-Held Superman in seiner Geheimidentität, aber natürlich keinerlei Superkräfte hat! Letzteres aber ändert sich auf einmal! Ohne zu wissen, warum, kann Clark plötzlich fliegen, ist superstark und verfügt über Röntgen- und Hitzeblick wie der Mann aus Stahl aus den Comics. Doch im echten Leben bringen solche Kräfte nicht nur Vorteile mit sich. Denn schon bald ist eine Regierungsorganisation hinter dem mysteriösen "Superboy" her, und die führt offenbar nichts Gutes im Schilde ... Eine der besten, bewegendsten und realitätsnahsten Geschichten über die wohl größte Comic-Ikone aller Zeiten, inszeniert von den Superstars Kurt Busiek (BATMAN: KREATUR DER NACHT, SUPERMAN) und Stuart Immonen (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN)

Dark Horse’s critically acclaimed Conan, now available in an affordable, value-priced omnibus! Showcasing the conclusion of writer Kurt Busiek and artist Cary Nord’s groundbreaking work on the series, plus the inaugurations of fan favorites Timothy Truman and Tomás Giorello, this volume includes adaptations of “The Tower of the Elephant,” “The Hall of the Dead,” and “Rogues in the House.” Witness the Cimmerian navigating some of the darkest corners of his world, from ancient haunted ruins to the seedy alleys of Zamora—the infamous City of Thieves—and confronting corrupt officials, grotesque monsters, and mind-bending horror. Also featured is a special guest appearance by renowned illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta, and a three-issue story arc penned by Hellboy creator and comics legend Mike Mignola!

A powerful and enthralling sci-fi epic about a perfect warrior unleashed in an age of barbarism and sorcery, and fated to one day destroy the gods.

The Free Agents battle their most dangerous foes: their leader and their own past. An angry Barrage subjects the Agents to a mental ÒrebootingÓ process that digs deep into who they are and how they became Breakpoint 10. Will they emerge as obedient soldiers again? Or as themselves?

Fletcher takes part in a dangerous and dramatic jailbreak, engages in a pursuit through the borderlands of magic, and meets enigmatic new allies.

Fletcher and Guy find shelter (and more) within a mountain trollhome. Plus: the truth about the Peace of Charlemagne, which brought about this modern world of magic and folklore.

Par les auteurs de “MARVELS” et “FEAR ITSELF” ! Fils d’un géant des médias, Superstar est un héros sous contrat dont la vie est filmée 24h/24. Mais où se situe la frontière entre la téléréalité et le réel ? Ce personnage iconique du petit écran saura-t-il être à la hauteur de ce qu’on attend de lui ? Devenir un super-héros est une longue route et une question de choix...

ASTRO CITY returns with an all-new special! Who were the Jayhawks? How did they inspire five teen sidekicks looking for answers to hit the road in a rickety crime mobile in 1969? And how will this affect Astro City in the present? This one-shot special features new and existing heroes and launches a mystery that will drive the forthcoming ASTRO CITY series. And don’t miss the ASTRO CITY METROBOOK, collecting the first three years of the acclaimed series!

THE RETURN OF SUPERSTAR! The trail of the stolen Breach-tech leads the FREE AGENTS to Los AngelesÉand they smack into a confrontation with the celebrity hero SUPERSTAR, who isnÕt wild about extra-dimensional aliens busting stuff up on his turf. And hey, is that RADIANT BLACK sniffing around the AGENTS, too? WhatÕsÊthatÊall about? Also shipping this month: A new edition of SUPERSTAR: AS SEEN ON TV , the graphic novel by the FREE AGENTS Õ own KURT BUSIEK and (literal) superstar artist STUART IMMONEN !

When there is a chance that a third Kryptonian survived the destruction of his planet, Superman goes in search of the missing person, who is also the target of an alien mercenary seeking to destroy them.

THE END OF THE JUSTICE LEAGUE In this follow-up to the best-selling IDENTITY CRISIS and prelude to the epic INFINITE CRISIS, Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY, JLA/AVENGERS), Geoff Johns (JUSTICE LEAGUE), Allan Heinberg (WONDER WOMAN) and others tell the story of the final days of the JLA! The Earth has survived catastrophe after catastrophe, from alien invasions to the sun dying, but it has never reached a turning point quite like this, and neither has the JLA. While no one knows the Infinite Crisis that is coming, the members of the JLA can feel it, and itÕs starting to wear on their already-frayed nerves. The beginning of the end starts with an incursion from the antimatter universe by the Crime Syndicate of America, the JLAÕs evil dimensional counterparts. As chaos reigns across Earth, the two super-teams must band together before the might of the Weaponers of Qward. Closer to home, Batman has learned the truth behind the Justice LeagueÕs darkest secret: that they used magic to alter the minds of the Secret Society of Super-Villains. With the Society returned, seeking vengeance, the League is forced to question the fine line between hero and vigilante. Collects JLA #107-125 and JLA SECRET FILES 2004.

Icon and Rocket learn firsthand of their power to inspire others when Todd, a young boy who enjoys playing hero, takes on a bevy of gun-wielding goons…with a little help from the Hero of Dakota. Written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Ron Wilson and Maria Beccari. Cover by M.D. Bright.

In this critically acclaimed work from writer Kurt Busiek (ASTRO CITY) and artist Stuart Immonen (Ultimate X-Men), an alternate “Clark Kent” encounters complications the real Superman never had to handle: a career, a wife, children-a real life. Despite his iconic name, Clark Kent from Picketsville, Kansas, is just a normal kid whose parents thought they were being clever. He can’t fly, or see through walls, or shrug off speeding bullets-that is, until the day he can. And it’s all much harder than it looks in the comics.Follow Clark across the decades as this man with powers tries to prove he can make the world a safer place without sacrificing everything.Collects SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1-4

The Man of Steel has returned to Metropolis and must battle to rid Metropolis of Intergang! He also faces trouble with Lois, looming problems involving Lana Lang, and a dangerous new discovery in Kazakhstan. You won''t want to miss this deluxe, hardcover collection of the best-selling story Superman: Camelot Falls!

"Contains Conan Volume 0 (Born on the Battlefield), Volume 1 (The Frost Giants Daughter) and Volume 2 (The God in the Bowl)"

SERIES PREMIERE GIANT-SIZE! BARGAIN PRICE! An all-new ongoing series! KURT BUSIEK (ASTRO CITY), FABIAN NICIEZA (Deadpool), and STEPHEN MOONEY (Half Past Danger) introduceÊa team of young veterans, survivors of a massive intergalactic war. **Salvo.ÊPike. Katari. Shakti. Ridge.ÊMaraud.ÊChalice.Ê** TheyÕveÊfoughtÊevery day of their existence and won a terrible victory. Now theyÕreÊstranded on Earth, free agents for the first time.ÊÊ But when relics from their long war appear, threatening their chance at better lives, their greatestÊbattle begins.ÊTheyÕve fought for a million planets. Can they fight to save their own souls?

Collects Thunderbolts (1997) #1-12, Thunderbolts: Distant Rumblings (1997) #-1, Thunderbolts Annual ''97, Incredible Hulk (1968) #449, Spider-Man Team-Up (1995) #7, Heroes For Hire (1997) #7, material from Tales of the Marvel Universe (1997) #1. The greatest trick ever pulled! With the Avengers and Fantastic Four believed dead, a new team of heroes rises to take their place! But the Thunderbolts hide a sinister secret: They''re villains in disguise! What are Baron Zemo and his Masters of Evil really up to? What happens when some members begin to doubt their plan? And when the enthusiastic Jolt joins their ranks, how long can their secret stay hidden? The T-Bolts battle the Hulk, deal with a suspicious Black Widow, and tackle foes including the Mad Thinker and the Elements of Doom. But when the Avengers and FF return, the full scale of Zemo''s plot is revealed!

END OF STORY ARCFINAL ASSAULT on THE VAULT! Barrage sends the Agents on a multi-pronged mission against Verena DeVault to secure her trove of alien tech and artifacts.But if they succeed, what then? What does Barrage plan to do with all that power? The answer could mean the end of the Free Agents!

Trapped in PSYCHE-STIM! Their minds dominated by theirÊleader, Barrage, the Agents fight backÑonly to learn shattering secrets from his past. But will the revelations help them break freeÑor permanently subjugate them to his iron will?

Join acclaimed tale-spinner Kurt Busiek as he weaves an intricate web of ""lost"" stories from Peter Parker''s earliest days as a hero, slotting neatly between classic 1960s issues of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Swing along with Spidey for a series of untold adventures as the novice hero encounters the Human Torch, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman and more classic characters - along with some new ones like Batwing and Bluebird - on his way to becoming Marvel''s premier superstar! Collecting AMAZING FANTASY (1995) #16-18; UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #1-25 and -1 and ANNUAL ''96-97; UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN: STRANGE ENCOUNTER and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #37.

A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a heroÕs identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEKÕS ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #_)

While under attack by skitterjacks, Fletcher learns some secrets behind his flight magic that Aero Corps has been keeping from him. But it may all be for naught when he and Guy discover the true identity of the Blood Emperor.

A powerful and enthralling sci-fi epic about a perfect warrior unleashed in an age of barbarism and sorcery, and fated to one day destroy the gods.

Marvel Comics brings back Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross'' fully painted retelling of key moments in the birth of the Marvel Universe, as seen through the eyes of an innocent bystander.