League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 1 (6-issue mini). [As with most ABC series, the trades are released first in hardcover, then in paperback. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, volume 2, another 6-issue mini, is presently being published. From DC Comics: In this amazingly imaginative tale, literary figures from throughout time and various bodies of work are brought together to face any and all threats to Britain. Allan Quartermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde and Hawley Griffin, the Invisible Man, form a remarkable legion of intellectual aptitude and physical prowess. Presented in this trade paperback is the League's first adventure together, from their initial recruitment to their heroic victory. Also included in this volume is the illustrator's masterful sketchbook, which gives unique behind-the-scenes insight to the artistic process.] ArtBomb review

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 1, Absolute Edition. [2-volume oversized slipcased hardcover, containing the mini in one book and the original scripts in the second.] [From DC Comics: Now the classic miniseries is collected in a truly fitting format in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Absolute Edition Volume One, a massive, two-book, oversized (8 1/4" x 12 1/4") hardcover edition that comes in its own slipcase. The 224-page Book One contains the original 6-issue miniseries, featuring the introduction of the League and its first epic adventure as these 19th century heroes set out to protect Britain in her hour of need. Book Two, checking in at 192 pages, presents - for the first time ever - Moore's complete scripts for the miniseries, which are renowned for their length and detailed descriptions. As an added bonus, a series of previously unpublished spot illustrations by O'Neill accompany the text.]

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 2 (6-issue mini). [From DC Comics: The hardcover collection of the rousing follow-up to one of the most beloved comics miniseries of our time is here! THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN BOOK TWO is a 224-page hardcover written by master scribe Alan Moore with art and a cover by the acclaimed Kevin O'Neill that immediately follows the events of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN Volume I! The distinguished cast of Victorian heroes — Allan Quatermain, Mina Harker, Captain Nemo, The Invisible Man, and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde — once again answers the call of mother England to face the most unimaginable and fearsome foes ever: invaders from Mars! As London is attacked, leaving the Thames aglow from burning husks of tenements, mass hysteria seizes the nation. But now is the time for courage, for self-sacrifice, for valor...and for treachery!] Book of the Week 11/19/03

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume 2, Absolute Edition. [2-volume oversized slipcased hardcover, containing the mini in one book and the original scripts in the second.] [From DC Comics: The second critically acclaimed LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN miniseries by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill is given the Absolute treatment, arriving as a stunning oversized, slipcased two-book hardcover set! The 224-page Book One contains the thrilling 6-issue miniseries, complete with the Almanac of fantastic places, while the 224-page Book Two contains Alan Moore's entire scripts for the graphic novel, a rare and wonderful treat for any fan of sequential storytelling. Included in the script book are a number of pages of Kevin O'Neill art reproduced from the pencils and printed here for the first time. This epic Victorian adventure continues in grand fashion as our intrepid band of heroes — Mina Murray, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, Dr. Thomas Jekyll and the Invisible Man (a.k.a. Hawley Griffin) — once again face a dire threat. Only this time it’s not just the fate of an Empire that hangs in the balance — but that of the entire world! Don’t miss the gorgeous Absolute presentation of an incomparable adventure!]

The Black Dossier (OGN). [From DC Comics: Acclaimed writer Alan Moore once again joins forces with artist Kevin O'Neill for THE BLACK DOSSIER - a stunning original hardcover graphic novel that is the next chapter in the fantastic saga of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN! England in the mid-1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen have been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return in search of some answers - answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters - a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. As Allan and Mina delve into the details of their precursors, some dating back centuries, they must elude their dangerous pursuers who are hellbent on retrieving the lost manuscript…and ending the League once and for all. THE BLACK DOSSIER is an elaborately designed, cutting-edge volume that includes a "Tijuana Bible" insert and a 3-D section complete with custom glasses, as well as additional text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. Don't miss what's sure to be one of the most talked-about books of 2006!]

The Black Dossier, Absolute Edition (OGN). [From DC Comics: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen returns in this amazing new Absolute Edition! England in the mid 1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted...some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return and are in search of some answers. Answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters, a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. This Absolute Edition is sure to thrill fans, and includes a 3-D section complete with custom 3-D glasses, plus text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. As if this wasn't enough, also included is a new rarity: a 45-rpm vinyl recording of the song "Immortal Love," sung by Alan Moore himself!] 6/11/08

Misc.

Jess Nevins, Heroes & Monsters: The Unofficial Companion to the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Austin, TX: MonkeyBrain Books, 2003). [Annotated guide to the first mini, adapted from the author's web site. From MonkeyBrain Books: This book-length celebration and analysis of the artistic event of the century includes: An exclusive interview with and introduction by League of Extraordinary Gentlemen co-creator and author Alan Moore. Commentary by co-creator and illustrator Kevin O'Neill. Detailed, panel-by-panel annotations of the first League of Extraordinary Gentlemen series. Essays on the literary and historical origins of the various members of the League and their creators.]

Jess Nevins, A Blazing World: The Unofficial Companion to The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume Two (Austin, TX: MonkeyBrain Books, 2004). [Annotated guide to the first mini, adapted from the author's web site. From MonkeyBrain Books: This pulse-pounding volume contains an exclusive interview with and introduction by League of Extraordinary Gentlemen co-creator and author Alan Moore plus an interview and additional commentary by co-creator and illustrator Kevin O'Neill.]