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Journey through time and space with this graphic novel history of
the science fiction genre, from Jules Verne, Jonathan Swift, and
Mary Shelley to William Gibson and Philip K. Dick to Ken Liu and
Ted Chiang, and beyond. Trace the progress of SF through modern
times and learn why key figures and inventors like Thomas Edison
and Elon Musk have looked to science fiction to predict the future.
For the first time in illustrated form, this comprehensive history
of science fiction traces its origins and, in fascinating detail,
charts its history from its beginnings as a "schlock" genre to its
respected status today. Join author/historian Xavier Dollo and
artist Djibril Morissette-Phan (All-New Wolverine, X-Men: Gold,
Star-Lord) in their visual journey into the expansive universe of
science fiction. Who is considered the world's first science
fiction author? How did American science fiction begin? What sci-fi
novel is the alltime best-seller? What were the "Pulps" and how did
they predict with uncanny accuracy the 21st century world around
us? The answers are here, along with detailed chapters dedicated to
the founders of the genre and their modern-day successors. Discover
the origins of your favorite page-to-screen science fiction movies.
Marvel at the behind-the-scenes stories of some of literature's
most imaginative writers. Find out why science fiction so
effortlessly captures our imaginations and makes us dream of new
worlds. Far more than just a list of facts, The History of Science
Fiction is a roaring analytical reflection on the genre that
continues to shape our world, presented in a stunning 8" x 11"
hardcover sure to stand out on any bookshelf or serve as the
coffee-table conversation starter for all things sci-fi!
Kaydon Klay wants to be famous. She wants it more than anything
else she's ever known. The dream is hers for the taking, all she
has to do is embrace the national tragedy that's put her in the
spotlight... Fan favorite writer Jim Zub (WAYWARD, Avengers) and
artist Djibril Morissette-Phan (All-New Wolverine, Ultimates)
continue their twisted exploration of fame and failure. The
entertainment industry feeds on our insecurities, desires, and
fears. You can't toy with those kinds of primal emotions without
them biting back. Collects GLITTERBOMB: THE FAME GAME #1-4
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