Author: Richard Castle
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1484718305
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Derrick Storm, the guy the CIA calls on when it wants something investigated domestically, is thirty-three thousand feet in the air, returningfrom a rock climbing vacation in the Swiss Alps, when the plane spirals into anose-dive. Storm uses his climbing gear to tether himself to the wing andheroically save the plane and all the people on board. Sadly, Storm isnot available to come to the aid of the three other planes that have crashedunder similar circumstances, killing everyone on board. Interestingly, many of the victims arepowerful people in politics, business and religious groups. The always elusive Jedidiah Jones, leader of the National ClandestineService that has no name, calls on Storm to investigate. Storm determines that an unknown extremisthas secured enough of the rare earth element promethium to create a laser withthe power to shoot down planes from the ground. The problem swiftlybecomes a global one as four more planes crash in the Arabia Desert. Details, intuition and courage lead Storm to Monaco, Panama City and Egypt as he meets beautiful women, rides angry camels and rescues innocentvictims in his valiant effort to track down the maniacal mind behind the terrorism.
Wild Storm
Author: Richard Castle
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1484718305
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Derrick Storm, the guy the CIA calls on when it wants something investigated domestically, is thirty-three thousand feet in the air, returningfrom a rock climbing vacation in the Swiss Alps, when the plane spirals into anose-dive. Storm uses his climbing gear to tether himself to the wing andheroically save the plane and all the people on board. Sadly, Storm isnot available to come to the aid of the three other planes that have crashedunder similar circumstances, killing everyone on board. Interestingly, many of the victims arepowerful people in politics, business and religious groups. The always elusive Jedidiah Jones, leader of the National ClandestineService that has no name, calls on Storm to investigate. Storm determines that an unknown extremisthas secured enough of the rare earth element promethium to create a laser withthe power to shoot down planes from the ground. The problem swiftlybecomes a global one as four more planes crash in the Arabia Desert. Details, intuition and courage lead Storm to Monaco, Panama City and Egypt as he meets beautiful women, rides angry camels and rescues innocentvictims in his valiant effort to track down the maniacal mind behind the terrorism.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1484718305
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Derrick Storm, the guy the CIA calls on when it wants something investigated domestically, is thirty-three thousand feet in the air, returningfrom a rock climbing vacation in the Swiss Alps, when the plane spirals into anose-dive. Storm uses his climbing gear to tether himself to the wing andheroically save the plane and all the people on board. Sadly, Storm isnot available to come to the aid of the three other planes that have crashedunder similar circumstances, killing everyone on board. Interestingly, many of the victims arepowerful people in politics, business and religious groups. The always elusive Jedidiah Jones, leader of the National ClandestineService that has no name, calls on Storm to investigate. Storm determines that an unknown extremisthas secured enough of the rare earth element promethium to create a laser withthe power to shoot down planes from the ground. The problem swiftlybecomes a global one as four more planes crash in the Arabia Desert. Details, intuition and courage lead Storm to Monaco, Panama City and Egypt as he meets beautiful women, rides angry camels and rescues innocentvictims in his valiant effort to track down the maniacal mind behind the terrorism.
The Wild Storm Vol. 2
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 140129040X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The reimagining of the WildStorm UniverseÕs legendary antiheroes takes even more unexpected twists when plans older than human life itself begin to unfold! Jack Hawksmoor, Jenny Sparks, the Doctor and more arrive on the scene as the cold war between the covert agency that oversees crises on EarthÑInternational OperationsÑand the one that manages threats from outer spaceÑSkywatchÑheats up. But why is the carefully negotiated peace falling apart in a series of bloody encounters and high-tech infiltrations? The mysterious Jacob Marlowe knows more than heÕs tellingÉbut what he is willing to share is enough to lead the Engineer and her allies into incredible danger. And Henry Bendix, the Weatherman who heads Skywatch, sees an opportunity in the war thatÕs coming, one heÕll do anything to take for himself! The stakes in the world of The Wild Storm have never been higher in The Wild Storm Vol. 2, a breathtaking collection from the creative team of Warren Ellis (The Authority, Transmetropolitan) and artist Jon Davis-Hunt (Clean Room)! Collects The Wild Storm #7-12.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 140129040X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The reimagining of the WildStorm UniverseÕs legendary antiheroes takes even more unexpected twists when plans older than human life itself begin to unfold! Jack Hawksmoor, Jenny Sparks, the Doctor and more arrive on the scene as the cold war between the covert agency that oversees crises on EarthÑInternational OperationsÑand the one that manages threats from outer spaceÑSkywatchÑheats up. But why is the carefully negotiated peace falling apart in a series of bloody encounters and high-tech infiltrations? The mysterious Jacob Marlowe knows more than heÕs tellingÉbut what he is willing to share is enough to lead the Engineer and her allies into incredible danger. And Henry Bendix, the Weatherman who heads Skywatch, sees an opportunity in the war thatÕs coming, one heÕll do anything to take for himself! The stakes in the world of The Wild Storm have never been higher in The Wild Storm Vol. 2, a breathtaking collection from the creative team of Warren Ellis (The Authority, Transmetropolitan) and artist Jon Davis-Hunt (Clean Room)! Collects The Wild Storm #7-12.
The Wild Storm Vol. 1
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401282350
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis reimagines the WildStorm Universe here in THE WILD STORM VOL. 1! Grifter. Voodoo. Jenny Sparks. Zealot. The Engineer. These legendary antiheroes transformed the way superhero stories were told. Their return will rip apart the system once again. It all starts with Angela Spica, an engineer driven to the brink of death by the transhuman implants buried in her body. When she steps in to save the life of another, she will bring the storm down upon her, from the worldÕs most lethal assassin to its most sprawling secret agency to the soldiers in its most ancient war. What mysteries bind these extraordinary individuals? What sinister forces threaten to tear them apart? What brave new universe will they forge from blood, brawn, brains and bullets? Discover the answers in THE WILD STORM VOL. 1, a breathtaking reimagining of one of the most influential universes in the history of comicsÑ from the creative team of Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and artist Jon Davis-Hunt (CLEAN ROOM)! Collects THE WILD STORM #1-6.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401282350
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis reimagines the WildStorm Universe here in THE WILD STORM VOL. 1! Grifter. Voodoo. Jenny Sparks. Zealot. The Engineer. These legendary antiheroes transformed the way superhero stories were told. Their return will rip apart the system once again. It all starts with Angela Spica, an engineer driven to the brink of death by the transhuman implants buried in her body. When she steps in to save the life of another, she will bring the storm down upon her, from the worldÕs most lethal assassin to its most sprawling secret agency to the soldiers in its most ancient war. What mysteries bind these extraordinary individuals? What sinister forces threaten to tear them apart? What brave new universe will they forge from blood, brawn, brains and bullets? Discover the answers in THE WILD STORM VOL. 1, a breathtaking reimagining of one of the most influential universes in the history of comicsÑ from the creative team of Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and artist Jon Davis-Hunt (CLEAN ROOM)! Collects THE WILD STORM #1-6.
Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401279686
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Celebrating the historic 25th anniversary of the WildStorm imprint, this anthology graphic novel collects a senses-shattering blend of new content, hand-picked reprints and a select number of never-before-seen extras. In 1992 a revolution was kicked off by superstar creator Jim Lee when he launched his game-changing publishing imprint, and the modern comic book market was forever altered. WildStorm Productions would go on to help revolutionize the industry and launch the careers of many top creators, including such names as Warren Ellis, Gary Frank, J. Scott Campbell, Adam Hughes, Brett Booth, Whilce Portacio, Tim Sale, Bryan Hitch, Dustin Nguyen John Cassaday, Humberto Ramos and countless others. Over the course of the last 25 years, the imprint, creators and characters have evolved in many ways, but will never be forgotten. This volume reprints WildC.A.T.s #1, WILDCATS (v.4) #1, THE AUTHORITY #13 & #14, short stories from THE EYE OF THE STORM ANNUAL and the Coup DÕEtat Afterword. Plus, it features brand-new stories and pin-ups!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401279686
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Celebrating the historic 25th anniversary of the WildStorm imprint, this anthology graphic novel collects a senses-shattering blend of new content, hand-picked reprints and a select number of never-before-seen extras. In 1992 a revolution was kicked off by superstar creator Jim Lee when he launched his game-changing publishing imprint, and the modern comic book market was forever altered. WildStorm Productions would go on to help revolutionize the industry and launch the careers of many top creators, including such names as Warren Ellis, Gary Frank, J. Scott Campbell, Adam Hughes, Brett Booth, Whilce Portacio, Tim Sale, Bryan Hitch, Dustin Nguyen John Cassaday, Humberto Ramos and countless others. Over the course of the last 25 years, the imprint, creators and characters have evolved in many ways, but will never be forgotten. This volume reprints WildC.A.T.s #1, WILDCATS (v.4) #1, THE AUTHORITY #13 & #14, short stories from THE EYE OF THE STORM ANNUAL and the Coup DÕEtat Afterword. Plus, it features brand-new stories and pin-ups!
The Wild Storm Vol. 3
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401298699
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
John Lynch, once the director of IO, the secret deep-state agency that runs Earth, is on the road. His darkest project, Thunderbook, has been uncovered, and he needs to warn the principals, now scattered across America. Hiding. Because they were his most successful experiments. And none of them is completely human anymore. Collects THE WILD STORM #13-18!
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401298699
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
John Lynch, once the director of IO, the secret deep-state agency that runs Earth, is on the road. His darkest project, Thunderbook, has been uncovered, and he needs to warn the principals, now scattered across America. Hiding. Because they were his most successful experiments. And none of them is completely human anymore. Collects THE WILD STORM #13-18!
The Wild Storm (2017-) #2
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
All Angela Spica did was save someoneÕs life. And now hers is over. The rogue engineer lies bleeding in a place she hopes nobody will find - but sheÕs wrong. The people embedded in the secret power structures of the world are tracking her. Skywatch. Halo. International Operations. A covert operative called Grifter. If only she hadnÕt unknowingly foiled an assassination planned by her boss. If only her boss wasnÕt the one person more interested in the EngineerÕs transhuman implants than in her life. ItÕs all going very wrong, very quickly. ThereÕs going to be more blood.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
All Angela Spica did was save someoneÕs life. And now hers is over. The rogue engineer lies bleeding in a place she hopes nobody will find - but sheÕs wrong. The people embedded in the secret power structures of the world are tracking her. Skywatch. Halo. International Operations. A covert operative called Grifter. If only she hadnÕt unknowingly foiled an assassination planned by her boss. If only her boss wasnÕt the one person more interested in the EngineerÕs transhuman implants than in her life. ItÕs all going very wrong, very quickly. ThereÕs going to be more blood.
Science Comics: Wild Weather
Author: MK Reed
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 125025759X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? As “snowpocalypse” descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin’ Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions! Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, Science Comics is for you!
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 125025759X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? As “snowpocalypse” descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin’ Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions! Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, Science Comics is for you!
The Wild Storm: Michael Cray Vol. 1
Author: Bryan Hill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401281052
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Michael Cray created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401281052
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Michael Cray created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi."
Stormwatch Vol. 1
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401241360
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Stormwatch, the United Nations Special Crisis Intervention Team, was formed to act as a powerful police force on a global scale. But Weatherman Henry Bendix, the controller of the superheroes, has decided that this course of action is no longer effective. Recruiting the electric Jenny Sparks, the lethal assassin Rose Tattoo, and the city-symbiote Jack Hawksmoor, the Weatherman transforms the once-reactive troupe into a proactive, take-no-prisoners strike team, making the reader question the way that superhero teams are perceived.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401241360
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Stormwatch, the United Nations Special Crisis Intervention Team, was formed to act as a powerful police force on a global scale. But Weatherman Henry Bendix, the controller of the superheroes, has decided that this course of action is no longer effective. Recruiting the electric Jenny Sparks, the lethal assassin Rose Tattoo, and the city-symbiote Jack Hawksmoor, the Weatherman transforms the once-reactive troupe into a proactive, take-no-prisoners strike team, making the reader question the way that superhero teams are perceived.
The Wild Storm (2017-2019) #24
Author: Warren Ellis
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The final issue. The final act. IO has betrayed the world, and Skywatch wants to burn it. The only people in the middle are Jenny Mei Sparks’ ragtag team of wounded orphans of the secret world. The storm has hit. This is how it ends.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
The final issue. The final act. IO has betrayed the world, and Skywatch wants to burn it. The only people in the middle are Jenny Mei Sparks’ ragtag team of wounded orphans of the secret world. The storm has hit. This is how it ends.