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Last of the Mohicans (6-issue mini; w Roy Thomas; a Steven Kurth). [From Marvel Comics: The very first MARVEL ILLUSTRATED story, The House of Ideas' new foray into classic literature, featuring an adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's renowned novel! Adapted by writer Roy Thomas, who's a Marvel classic himself (AVENGERS, X-MEN, CONAN) with stunning art by Marvel newcomer Steve Kurth. LAST OF THE MOHICANS tells the seminal story of a race on the brink of disappearance due to the inexorable push of civilization into the wilderness of the New World. It's a tale that will touch readers of every age with both its timeless realization of an important historical period - and with its powerful action and adventure! This isn't your father's classic comics!] 3/12/08 |
Man in the Iron Mask (6-issue mini; w Roy Thomas; a Hugo Petrus). [From Marvel Comics: Alexander Dumas' brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe…who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask - and put Philippe on the throne! It's an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you.] 3/12/08 |
Treasure Island (6-issue mini; w Roy Thomas; a Mario Gully). [From Marvel Comics: Robert Louis Stevenson's seafaring adventure is brought to graphic life by scrivener Roy Thomas (X-MEN, AVENGERS, CONAN) and a new penciling sensation Mario Gully! This is a classic tale that has thrilled generations of readers, taken in by the allure of the sea - as only Stevenson could present it! Don't dare miss this limited adaptation of the entire novel, me hearties, or walkin' the plank ye'll be!] 3/12/08 |