Louise Simonson Livres

Lois Lane uncovers Lex Luthor's creation of Bizarro Superman, a flawed version of the hero who mistakenly captures her and wreaks havoc in Metropolis. As chaos ensues, the real Superman must race against time to confront this misguided creature and prevent total destruction, all while navigating themes of identity and the true meaning of heroism.

With a shared reverence for the arts of Japan, T. Richard Fishbein and his wife, Estelle P. Bender assembled an outstanding and diverse collection of paintings of the Edo period (1615 – 1868). The Poetry of Nature offers an in-depth look at more than forty works from their collection that together trace the development of the major schools and movements of the era — Rinpa, Nanga, Zen, Maruyama-Shijō, and Ukiyo-e — from their roots in Heian court culture and the Kano and Tosa artistic lineages that preceded them. Insightful essays by John T. Carpenter and Midori Oka reveal a unifying theme — the celebration of the natural world — expressed in varied forms, from the bold, graphic manner of Rinpa to the muted sensitivity of Nanga. Lavishly illustrated, these works draw particular focus to the unique intertwinement of poetry and the pictorial arts that is fundamental to the Japanese tradition. In addition to providing new readings and translations of Japanese and Chinese poems, The Poetry of Nature sheds new light on the ways in which Edo artists used verse to transform their paintings into a hybrid literary and visual art. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana}

Struggling with a new diabetes diagnosis, Allie, a talented track athlete, faces the challenge of maintaining her performance while hiding her condition from her peers. As her secretive actions spark rumors about drug use, she must navigate the complexities of friendship, acceptance, and self-identity. The story explores themes of vulnerability, the pressure of expectations, and the importance of honesty in overcoming personal struggles.

Lois Lane uncovers Lex Luthor's sinister plot to create Bizarro Superman, a misguided creature that captures her and wreaks havoc on Metropolis. As chaos ensues, the real Superman must confront this twisted version of himself to save Lois and restore order, all while navigating themes of identity and morality in the pursuit of truth and justice.

The entire incendiary epic in one red-hot hardcover! When mad geneticist Mister Sinister and the demonic N'astirh set their respective master plans in motion, an Inferno engulfs the Marvel Universe! The flames are fanned as Sinister's Marauders attack the X-Men, while a demonic horde preys upon the helpless, horrified populace of New York - and Illyana Rasputin battles for her soul! But it is Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne Pryor, now the Goblin Queen, who might turn the Earth into a hellish wasteland! The X-Men, X-Factor and New Mutants face their most harrowing ordeal - and the fires are fought by Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers and more! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #33-40, X-TERMINATORS #1-4, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #239-243, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #71-73, POWER PACK (1984) #40 and #42-44, AVENGERS (1963) #298-300, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #322-324, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #311-313, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #146-148, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #47-48, DAREDEVIL (1964) #262-263 and #265, EXCALIBUR (1988) #6-7, MUTANT MISADVENTURES OF CLOAK AND DAGGER #4, and material from X-FACTOR ANNUAL #4.

The Mighty Thor's story begins here! See how the God of Thunder came to our world, and what awesome adversities shaped him into a champion of the people in this collection of young-reader comic book stories. Learn the dramatic histoy of how Thor came to Earth and changed our planet forever. Then, he joins Valkyrie for a plunge into the Asgardian afterworld, before massive monster gods threaten the known universe. Thor then teams up with the Avengers for battle on Earth, Asgard, and the Bifrost as the villains like The Executioner and the Wrecker keep coming! But that's not all. There's also the small matter of Thor's hammer... and that Spider-Man can wield it?!

Inspired by Superman's selflessness, John Henry Irons used his engineering genius to reinvent himself into a champion in his own right.

The discovery of an exotic plant on a remote island leads to a catastrophic outbreak in Washington, D.C. as scientists return with their find. The situation escalates when Circe, a malevolent sorceress, unleashes her magical powers on the city, ensnaring even Wonder Woman in her web of enchantment. As the threat grows, the fate of the capital hangs in the balance, with the potential for Circe to claim it as her own if Wonder Woman cannot break free from her spell.

A chaotic road trip to Asgard with Loki leads the New Mutants into unexpected challenges, while Magneto takes on the role of their new schoolmaster, striving to earn their trust. As they face the Hellions and navigate life-threatening situations, themes of death, rebirth, and rebellion emerge. The storyline culminates in the mystery of Sunspot and Warlock's departure to join the Fallen Angels. This collection features key issues from the New Mutants series and related titles, marking the conclusion of Chris Claremont's influential run.