The Manhunter

Fantasy/Romance: Imagine being able to claim any man for three days just to have a child. He could be an Einstein, a Schwartzenegger, or the guy next door. What woman hasn't had that fantasy? Yet what happens if the man you choose loves you? Can you walk away with just the child? Can he?

The true story of John Pascucci, then Chief of International Operations for the U.S. Marshals Service, and his relentless hunt for Nazis, neo-Nazis, murderers, bombers, drug smugglers, terrorists and spies. Pascucci helped capture renegade spy Christopher Boyce of "The Falcon and the Snowman" and rogue CIA agent Frank Terpil--plus found the body of Dr. Joseph Mengele. Photo insert.

The most comprehensive reference ever compiled about the rich and enduring genre of comic books and graphic novels, from their emergence in the 1930s to their late-century breakout into the mainstream. At a time when graphic novels have expanded beyond their fan cults to become mainstream bestsellers and sources for Hollywood entertainment, Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels serves as an exhaustive exploration of the genre's history, its landmark creators and creations, and its profound influence on American life and culture. Encyclopedia of Comic Books and Graphic Novels focuses on English-language comics—plus a small selection of influential Japanese and European works available in English—with special emphasis on the new graphic novel format that emerged in the 1970s. Entries cover influential comic artists and writers such as Will Eisner, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison, major genres and themes, and specific characters, comic book imprints, and landmark titles, including the pulp noir 100 Bullets, the post-apocalyptic Y: The Last Man, the revisionist superhero drama, Identity Crisis, and more. Key franchises such as Superman and Batman are the center of a constellation of related entries that include graphic novels and other imprints featuring the same characters or material.

"Quinn Martin was the most innovative and most creative of his kind. He was a man in touch with the future, far more than the times. His characters were not stereotypical characters. His production methods were not stereotypical either. He was unique in a number of ways. That's why his shows did so well"--Lynda Day George, guest star on QM's The Fugitive, The FBI, and other shows. Producer of such television shows as The Invaders, Barnaby Jones, The Untouchables, The Streets of San Francisco, Cannon and 12 O'Clock High, Quinn Martin was widely admired for his devotion to his shows, his hands-on approach to the writing, casting and editing of each episode, his interactions with network executives, and the high standards he set for his crew and actors. This detailed study of Martin and his company examines each of his series in detail, from development through cancellation.

When top federal prosecutor Kate Spencer loses a case against a super-villain--setting him free to kill again--she breaks the laws she's long upheld to become Los Angeles' newest crimefighting vigilante.

No matter what you know about JÕonn JÕonnz, youÕre not prepared for this! The acclaimed team of writer Steve Orlando and artist Riley Rossmo (BATMAN/ THE SHADOW, BATMAN: NIGHT OF THE MONSTER MEN) reteam for a reinvention of the Manhunter from Mars in this twisted, unexpected series. Back on Mars, JÕonn was about as corrupt as a law officer can be, and when a reckoning comes for his entire society, heÕll get a second chance he doesnÕt want or deserve! One shocking murder, and an unexpected fragment of the Mars he lost, will change his lifeÑand the course of the EarthÑforever!

The conclusion of "The Renegades of Mars." J'onn J'onzz must tackle the surviving Renegades who have beaten him once before, and he must do it minus one of his greatest powers! But the Renegades soon will learn exactly what it means to go up against a true Martian Manhunter!