Books published by Idea & Design Works

Jim Lee has been drawing comics for more than 30 years and is one of the most popular comic book artists of all time. The impact his dynamic artwork has had on the comics industry--to his legions of fans and the artists who have been inspired and emulate him--is truly immeasurable. And, in a career filled with highlights, his work on the X-Men is arguably his most popular and enduring.This very special Artist's Edition features Jim's stellar work on the X-Men, including the complete oversized X-Men #1--still the bestselling comic book of the modern era! Additionally, there will be covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and interior pages by Lee doing what he does best--creating great comics. Each page has been meticulously scanned from Jim's original art for this book... affording the reader a keen insight into his creative process never before available outside of original art collectors. Produced in the one-and-only, accept-no-imitations, multi-Eisner Award-winning Artist's Edition format. For any fan of Jim Lee, this book will soon become a cherished centerpiece of your collection!

Aliens are coming for you! For the first time ever, read how aliens have invaded pop culture in all its guises and forms in this definitive history spanning over 100 years. See how depictions of aliens have evolved over the years in popular and pulp magazines, comics, on TV, and in movies!Readers will meet aliens with eyes on stalks, robot aliens (as in H.G. Wells'' The War of the Worlds), barrel chested aliens (as per Frank R. Paul''s Martian of the 1930s), blob-like B-movie aliens of the 1950s, "realistic" aliens as featured in the 1977 movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind (supposedly based on the real alien found at Roswell), monstrous aliens such as H.R. Giger''s creature in Ridley Scott''s 1979 movie Alien, the friendly alien (a thin creature with hands and a tortoise-like head) that''s the "hero" of Spielberg''s 1982 movie, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, aerial predator aliens with giant wings (as created by Wayne Barlow for his book Expedition, in 1990)--and many more.Whether friendly visitor or fearsome invader, we learn that both the motive for, and method of, invasion has often been influenced by the social mood and politics of the era in which the magazine, comic, or movie was published or released. As for aliens'' chosen method of invasion... not all aliens use ray guns to invade. Instead they employ "seed pods," mind control, and body transference--just a few of the alternative methods used by aliens to invade the minds and bodies of humans, thus bending them to their submission.Visualized through the prism of pop culture in this thoroughly engaging 176-page book, which features more than 200 full-color illustrations, all of which are accompanied by extensive captions. Beginning with an overview of the Alien Invasion genre and continuing through nine chapters filled with the most insightful nuggets of information and eye-popping graphics this side of the Van Allen radiation belt.

¡Acompaña a la Ráfaga Azul en estas nuevas aventuras, donde el y sus amigos corren por todo el mundo para vencer las fuerzas robóticas del malévolo Dr. Eggman!El genio malvado Dr. Eggman ha sido derrotado-¡pero los esfuerzos de Sonic el Erizo aun no terminan! A consecuencia de la última batalla épica, robots continúan atacando pueblos alrededor del mundo. Para ganar, Sonic necesitará la ayuda de sus amigos Tails, Knuckles y Amy, además de nuevos y asombrosos aliados. Esta nueva colección escrita por el reconocido Ian Flynn presenta a la Ráfaga Azul como nunca antes. ¡Velocidad!English Edition: Sonic The Hedgehog, Vol. 1: Fallout!/Ian Flynn; Illustrated by Tracy Yardley, Adam Bryce Thomas, Jennifer Hernandez and Evan Stanley/9781684053278/9-18-18

Follow one man''s journey from the moment Godzilla''s reign of destruction begins and continues over his lifetime, one battle after another.The year is 1954 and Lieutenant Ota Murakami is on hand when Godzilla makes first lanfall in Japan. Along with his pal, Kentaro, Ota makes a desperate gamble to save lives...and in the process begins an obsession with the King of the Monsters that lasts 50 years ranging from Ghana, Bombay, and maybe the end of the world!Also included is an expanded art gallery and issue annotations by James Stokoe.

An epic adventure set in the world of the cultural force role-playing game.

Now a Netflix Original Series! Meet the Allan family in this tale about the typical challenges that a very atypical family encounters while fending off the attacks of vampires, werewolves, demons, and more.From Steve Niles, the co-creator of 30 Days of Night, and artist Damien Worm comes a series about retired monster hunter Fredrick, his wife Deloris, and their two children Geoff and Vivian. Merle Cope and his frightful family have been destroyed and Fred Allan has been rescued. Now that the kids have proven themselves, the whole Allan family is back in business, ready to take on the monstrous, paranormal, and downright strange. Collects issues #13-18.

The vampire tale that put horror comics back on the map! Collects the original trilogy of stories centered around Barrow, Alaska, and its deadly visitors. First, in the original 30 Days of Night, dive deep into the nightmare world of Barrow, Alaska, where month-long winter darkness calls a siren song to a band of bloodthirsty vampires. The town's only hope of survival lies in the hands of Stella and Eben, the local husband-and-wife sheriff team.Then, in Dark Days, Stella and Eben have sacrificed so much, and the world desperately needs to know the truth about the vampire plague, but it's going to take a whole lot more than a pound of flesh to satisfy a bunch of ravening bloodsuckers who don't want their secrets revealed.Last, we Return to Barrow, where the setting sun ignites a new winter of terror for the beleaguered townspeople. Brian Kitka is desperate to find out what happened to his brother last winter, and becoming the new sheriff may get him the answers he needs. But some things are best left in the dark, and Brian will need more than just help from a few old friends if anyone's going to be alive come sunrise.30 Days of Night turned writer Steve Niles (The October Faction, Batman: Gotham After Midnight) and artist Ben Templesmith (Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse, Gotham by Midnight) into two of comics' premier creators. Now you can read their original trilogy in one volume.Collects 30 Days of Night, Dark Days, and Return to Barrow.

Take flight with Cliff and Betty in this beautiful oversized collection that features the original complete comics saga! This long-out-of-print collection, and Eisner-award winner for best design, features the entire Rocketeer saga by Dave Stevens, plus more than 100 pages of supplemental material—sketches, prelims, and tons more—giving new insight into the artist’s thought processes as he was developing The Rocketeer! And all wrapped up in a lovely slipcase! Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer burst onto the shelves of comic book shops 40 years ago! This beautifully illustrated and charming story features the adventures of down-and-out stunt pilot Cliff Secord after he finds an experimental jetpack. With the help of his closest friend and confidante Peevy, and the support (mostly) of his beautiful girlfriend Betty, Cliff takes to the skies in 1938 Los Angeles. Intrigue abounds as Cliff finds himself fighting enemy spies and nefarious criminals, all the while trying to keep his personal life with Betty from being waylaid by his double-life as The Rocketeer!

Rivals, fakers, and doppelgängers have been scourges to Sonic for years, but Dr. Starline’s newest creations pose an entirely new threat.New challengers Surge and Kit were designed for a single purpose: to replace Sonic and Tails as the world’s greatest heroes! And that means it’s not just the Blue Blur and his friends who should be wary—Dr. Eggman better watch out too! But has Dr. Starline gone too far this time? Will his master plan succeed, or will these imposters prove impossible to control? One thing’s for sure: Surge and Kit mean to make a splash, and Sonic’s world will never be the same! Collects the complete four-issue mini-series. 

Dive into the origins of your favorite teenage turtles with this collection of stories from the original Mirage comics!Cowabunga dudes! It’s time to travel back to the ''80s with the Turtles and discover where it all started. This collection of Mirage Studios’ issues #1–7 and 9–14; the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo Micro-Series one-shots; Fugitoid #1; and Tales of TMNT #1–5 is perfect for new readers trying to learn more about the Turtles or longtime fans returning to the classics. Witness for yourself iconic moments in TMNT history. Watch as Splinter unveils the mystery of the Turtles'' past, and then cheer along as the brothers do battle with the villainous Shredder for the very first time.Joining co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird are contributors Michael Dooney, Ryan Brown, Jim Lawson, Steve Bissette, and Eric Talbot.

"When the evil sorceress Rita Repulsa retrieves the multiversal focus--a gemstone through which all realities can be seen--she sets her sights on an alternate Earth where the Power Rangers don't exist to interfere with her nefarious plans! But what she finds instead are a race of alien conquerors known as the Xiliens, who are unleashing unpredictable Kaiju in the hopes of defeating Godzilla and taking over the planet. As the two join forces, they find their goals interrupted by the arrival of the Power Rangers! Can they and Godzilla stop the threat before it's too late?"--