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Pointless conversations: a selection of daft, ridiculous and utterly pointless meanderings from the mind of Scott Tierney. In this collection of short (but still pointless) conversations, we learn about the age of Jesus, smelly sweets and dirty gobstoppers, more random film references from Taken, X-Men and Willy Wonka, and much more.
2) 100 Months
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John Hicklenton was one of Britain's leading comic book artists, who took his own life in March 2010 with the assistance of Dignitas in Zurich. 100 Months is an apocalyptic parable of environmental devastation written and drawn in fore knowledge of his own impending death. An intense, hallucinatory story with overtones of Dostoevsky's 'Legend of the Grand Inquisitor' and artwork of breathtaking intensity, it is the crowning achievement of a brilliant...
3) Hard Times
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Set in an industrial city in Northern England during the Victorian era, Thomas Gradgrind, a wealthy and retired man, devotes his life to the rationalist philosophy, and raises his children, Louisa and Tom, to never engage in any imaginative activity. The two grow up feeling confused, like something is missing in their lives, yet are unable figure out what exactly that is and affected differently by their upbringing. Louisa struggles to feel joy, and...
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Batman is widely regarded to have the best selection of villains in comics. This book includes questions on some of the worst Gotham has to offer. From the Joker through to the recent Court of Owls many of Batman's greatest enemies are covered inside. Almost 200 questions that would test even the world's greatest detective.
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The world's most famous storyteller, the Danish Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) and his wonderful fairy tales are loved all over the globe. Besides being a master of the written word, he was also a very talented illustrator. No doubt, had he lived today he would probably have tried his hand on cartooning as well and maybe created some of his fairy tales as comic strips. All in all he wrote 157 fairy tales. Here is the comic strip version of The...
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Green Arrow is one of comics most recognisable heroes. He is one of comics oldest too making his first appearance in the 1940s. With his trademark bow and arrow the character is seeing a boom in popularity with his appearance in Smallville and now his own series Arrow. Inside are 100 questions to test the knowledge of any comics fan so see how many you can answer on the Emerald Archer.
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Sheerluck, the world's only kid, consulting, paranormal detective, returns with another tome of adrenalin curdling, brain spinning and bone quivering ghosts and monsters!
You think your life is weird - Sheerluck has been known to battle six impossible things before breakfast and then endure a day at school. This kid is amazing!
Aided by his older sister Watson and the atomic sprite Mycroft, Sheerluck is on the case! The fearful un-dead, the terrifyingly...
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Spider-Man has some of the most recognisable villains in all of entertainment. In this quiz book your knowledge will be tested on all of his most famous enemies. There are well over 100 questions inside including questions on Venom, Doctor Octopus, The Lizard, The Green Goblin and many more. Subjects include secret identities, first appearances and some of their most evil exploits. So prepare to be tested on the wall crawlers most deadly foes.
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Over the years, Batman has accumulated many allies in his never ending battle against the worst Gotham has to offer. Inside this quiz book are 100 questions spanning the ten most recognizable of them. So prepare to test your knowledge on characters that have been helping Batman since near the start of his existence like Commissioner Gordon through to more recent additions like Damian Wayne. How much do you know about those that help the Dark Knight...
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This is a quiz book on the enemies of The Flash. Collectively known as the Rogues they are some of the most recognisable villains in comics today. Unlike other comics characters the Rogues share a group dynamic and their histories in comics are interwoven with each other. So prepare to test yourself on these villains, not supervillains, they hate that term and see how far your knowledge stretches on these characters that are often a thorn in the side...
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The world's only kid consulting detective is on the trail of the supernatural. Ghosts, ghouls, witches - indeed all manner of phantasmagoria - beware because Sheerluck, his sister Watson and the atomic sprite Mycroft have your details!
In this volume:
ZOMBIES
CURSED PAINTINGS
SLENDER MAN
DOPPELGANGERS
Are they real?
Or what?
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Are you a fan of The Walking Dead? How much do you know about the first six seasons of the show? There's only one way to find out! Whether you're the ultimate superfan, or a casual viewer who enjoys a bit of trivia, this is the perfect book for you. With sections on individual characters, episodes, deaths plus much more, you'll enjoy this book whether you buy it to test your own knowledge or to play with friends. With 420 questions (and answers),...
16) The Nightingale
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The world's most famous Dane, Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) and his wonderful fairy tales are loved all over the globe. Besides being a master of the written word, he was also a very talented illustrator. No doubt, had he lived today he would probably have tried his hand on cartooning as well and maybe created some of his fairy tales as comic strips. All in all he wrote 157 fairy tales. Here is the comic strip version of one of his most beloved...
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The world's most famous storyteller, the Danish Hans Christian Andersen and his wonderful fairy tales are loved all over the globe. Besides being a master of the written word, he was also a very talented illustrator. No doubt, had he lived today he would probably have tried his hand on cartooning as well and maybe created some of his fairy tales as comic strips. All in all he wrote 157 fairy tales. Here is the comic strip version of The Ugly Duckling,...
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This book contains well over 100 questions on the TV show The Walking Dead. Mainly covered in volume 2 is the second season of the worldwide hit. The questions range from being about the episodes and character themselves to the people behind the making of The Walking Dead.
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Pointless conversations: a selection of daft, ridiculous and utterly pointless meanderings from the mind of Scott Tierney. If you've ever wanted to know the answers to why Superman is a coward; why Spiderman should technically be deformed; and if Superdog caused the death of Krypton, then these bite-sized comics will reveal all. The discussions may be inane, and most of what is said is rambling, but despite this, you may find yourself agreeing with...
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This book contains over 100 questions on the TV show The Walking Dead. Mainly covered in volume 1 is the first season of the worldwide hit. The questions range from being about the episodes and character themselves to the people behind the making of The Walking Dead.
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