books by J. Michael Straczynski (revelations visionaries spider-man)

books by J. Michael Straczynski

books:

Supreme Power Vol. 2: Powers and Principalities

5 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski, Gary Frank

Marvel Comics, 2005

The saga continues
Babylon 5 creator and Amazing Spider-Man scribe J. Michael Straczynski continues his brilliant and mature look at Squadren Supreme characters in this second collected edition of Supreme Power. Government pawn super-human Mark Milton, AKA Hyperion, has learned the truth behind his origin and to say he isn't happy is saying it lightly. After a cataclysmic battle with Joe "Doc Spectrum" Ledger, ...

Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Jr. HC (Marvel Visionaries)

1 review
Frank Miller, J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2005

The career of JRJR, from neophyte to modern master.
You just gotta love these Marvel Visionaries tomes, dontcha? This new one surveys the career of one John Romita Jr., beginning with one of his earliest works in 1977, up until 2002. Now, the more you love comics, the more you will love this book. But even a novice or neophyte will find this stuff terrific. The introduction is written by his father; it's a lovely piece, as one would expect ...

Amazing Spider-Man #539 : Back In Black (1st Print - Marvel Comics)

2 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2007

Stracynski embraces Spider-Man "Back in Black" after the "Civil War" fiasco
Your J. Michael Straczynski and you started scripting "The Amazing Spider-Man" in June 2001 starting with what was issue #30 of "Volume 2." You teamed up with artist John Romita, Jr. to revitalize Spider-Man and along the way you reconceptualized the whole origin of the character so that Spider-Man got his power not from the radiation but from the spider as a totemic hero, gave Spider-Man more ...

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 3: Until The Stars Turn Cold

3 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2002

Aunt May helps both Peter and Spider-Man with their problems
"Until the Stars Turn Cold" is the third trade paperback collection of issues of Volume 2 of "The Amazing Spider-Man," currently under the creative auspices of writer J. Michael Stracynski and artist John Romita, Jr. (inks by Scott Hanna). At this point in the developing narrative Stracynski has already dropped his two major bombshells that establish the new and improved Spider-Man in the ...

The Babylon 5 Scripts of J. Michael Straczynski, Vol. 1

1 review
J. Michael Straczynski

Synthetic Worlds, 2005

Finally...And Worth the Wait
I'm not sure where to start because I've waited so long for the release of these books and, even to my surprise, it was worth the wait. That's because these books are much more than scripts, they also have lots of behind-the-scenes info, photos, memos from the production, the works. As I write this Straczynski has just released volume 8. From what I can tell Amazon only has Volume 1 (you ...

Star Trek Comics Classics: The Return Of The Wo (Star Trek (Titan Books))

1 review
Peter David, Bill Mumy, ...

Titan Books, 2007

OUTTA THIS WORLD!
If you are anxious for adventure, you'll love this graphic novel. My favorite section is THE RETURN OF THE WORTHY part written by my favorite graphic novelist Bill Mumy and Peter David, but the whole book is stellar! It is very imaginative as not only the old characters are brought back with a great sensation but new characters are brought in as well. I like this novel better than I even liked ...

Midnight Nation - New Edition (Midnight Nation)

4 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski, Gary Frank

Top Cow Productions/Image Comics, 2005

Brilliant!
This is a fantastic trade paperback. Straczynski's writing and Frank's artwork come together with freshness and originality. The story has a lot of great Heaven and Hell stuff, kind of like Garth Ennis' "Preacher" books with a bit of X-files thrown in. It's pretty intense, definitely not for kids. It's nice and long, so you can settle down for a good read. And you won't see the ending ...

Supreme Power, Vol. 1

11 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski, Gary Frank

Marvel Comics, 2005

Spectacular!!!
This is an example of how all super-hero comics should be written. If you are not a fan of the Squadron, no problem. This is after all Marvel's very transparent version of the JLA!!!

Silver Surfer: Requiem

11 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2008

Farewell Norin, I hardly knew ye!
This had an exceedingly unexpected emotional wallop for me. I casually picked up the original softcover comics expecting a relatively pedestrian tale, but was amazed to find at the conclusion of the fourth and final chapter that my tear ducts had suddenly and without proper authorization, opened and gushed. Some authors can write tomes of verse, and not evoke half the feeling that the ...

Amazing Spider-man (Amazing Spider-Man S)

4 reviews
J.Michael Straczynski

Panini (UK) Ltd., 2002

The Book of Ezekiel
This is a great arc. First off the story begins where Spider-Man teams up with Loki!! It's not what you think. Your thinking that the Daily Bugle was right about Spider-Man and now he has turned to Loki's side. Nope. I think you'll be pleasently suprised. Then we have another arc that ends the saga of Ezekiel!! The artwork is great!! The srory is great!! What are you waiting for?!? ...

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2: Revelations

11 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2002

My favorite Spidey
I was in New York in 9/11. I was in the WTC on September 8th; I was buying a book from the book store that used to be in the mall. I, like millions of other Americans, feel very close to the events that took place that day. I tear up whenever I hear Tori Amos' "I Can't See New York." And I cried when I read this piece. I am a big fan of Straczynski. I love Babylon 5, I think "Rising ...

The Complete Book of Scriptwriting

27 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Writer's Digest Books, 1987

Michael Straczysnki delievers a gem!
The Complete Book of Scriptwriting by J. Michael Straczynski Well, I think we all know of Michael Straczynski's accomplishments if not I will name one of his projects Babylon 5 and leave it at that. With that being said, The Complete Book of Scriptwriting is an excellent book for any scriptwriter. In The Complete Book of Scriptwriting Michael Straczynski touches on every genre of ...

Civil War: Amazing Spider-Man

17 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2007

great addition
THis is a great addition to both Peter's story and the Marvel Civil War storyline. I'd like to go on about it, but there isn't much I can say that hasn't been said.

Thirdspace (Babylon 5)

9 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Del Rey, 1998

Good movie, much better book
The movie was good, much better than "River of Souls", but the books was incredible. Peter David has a way of writing that is absolutely incredible.

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1: Coming Home

15 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2002

Amazing!
Amazing Spiderman is amazing! I guarentee that if you read the first issue of this series you will not be able to put it down until it is finished! 5/5 - story 5/5 - artwork (John Romita Jr. never fails!) 5/5 - great dialogue! This series will make anyone a spiderman fan!

Midnight Nation

10 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski, Gary Frank

Top Cow Productions/Image Comics, 2003

Filet of Soul
Cop's soul is sttolen. Cop is not pleased. He goes for a long walk to get it back. Yes, I'm leaving out a lot of the good bits (Laurel) but I don't want to be a spoilsport. One reviewer compared this to Neil Gaiman's "Neverwhere" because of the "slipping between the cracks" lost people imagery. It's not a stolen idea, or if it was it was stolen from someone else a long, long time ago. It's a ...

Rising Stars Volume 2: Power (Rising Stars, 2)

9 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Top Cow Productions/Image Comics, 2002

Excellent Product
This the conclusion to one of the best written comic graphic novels I have ever read.

In the Beginning (Babylon 5)

22 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Del Rey, 1998

Loved the movie, really loved the book
By far the best of the Babylon 5 movies, the book form may also be the best of its kind. The Earth-Minbari war is one of the key elements of the Babylon 5 universe, but its origins and (more importantly) implications were not fully covered in the series. The story is full, fast-paced, and totally consistent with the B5 universe. The book adds depth and character to the already rich scenes ...

Rising Stars Volume 3: Fire And Ash (Rising Stars (Image Comics))

9 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski, Brent Anderson

Top Cow Productions/Image Comics, 2005

Before NBC's "Heroes", there was comicdom's "Rising Stars"
"Rising Stars, Volume 3: Fire And Ash" brings the saga of the super-powered characters known as the Specials to a satisfying, epic, and moving close. Heavily informed by the New Testament, the recurring theme of redemption of others through self sacrifice adds additional depth and richness to these collected closing chapters, especially the last chapter or two. I paricularly liked the ending, ...

Supreme Power Vol. 1: Contact

16 reviews
J. Michael Straczynski

Marvel Comics, 2004

An incredible saga begins
Suprem Power vol.1 is the beginning arc in J. Michael Straczynski's re-telling of the Squadron Supreme, which was a Marvel rip-off of the biggest DC characters. This story is set in real time and in our world, with incredible art by Gary Frank. The story begins with a very Superman-like origin of Hyperion. A spaceship lands in a field during the Carter administration and is found by a lonely ...