Marvel News

News Marvel Comics News

The American Library Association...

 

Marvel Congratulates YALSA Great Graphic Novels of 2008 Winners
 
Marvel Congratulates YALSA Great Graphic Novels of 2008 Winners
The American Library Association has released their prestigious list

Posted: 2009-01-30    Updated: 2009-02-07 10:24:47


   

 
The American Library Association has released their prestigious list of 2008 Great Graphic Novel Award by the Young Adult Library Services Association, with Marvel garnering seven titles on the list, including the chart topping, blockbuster DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA and both Stephen King's DARK TOWER collections!

As defined by YALSA, these books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. The Marvel titles that made the list are:

Death of Captain America Volumes 1 & 2
Runaways: Dead End Kids
Silver Surfer Requiem
Planet Hulk
Dark Tower: A Gunslinger Born
Dark Tower: The Long Road Home

Marvel congratulates The creative teams and editors behind these books and encourages readers everywhere to try these award-winning titles.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 & 2 TPB
Written by Ed Brubaker
Art by Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, and Butch Guice
Covers by Alex Ross and Steve Epting
Rated T+…$14.99
Volume 1: 978-0-785124-23-8. $14.99.
Volume 2: 978-0-785124-24-5.
On Sale Now!

RUNAWAYS: DEAD END KIDS TPB
Written by Joss Whedon
Art by Michael Ryan
Cover by Jo Chen
Rated T+…$15.99
978-0-7851-2853-3
On Sale Now!

SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art & Cover by Esad Ribic
Rated T+…$14.99
978-0-7851-2848-9
On Sale Now!

PLANET HULK TPB
Written by Greg Pak
Art by Carlo Pagulayan, Aaron Lopresti, Gary Frank, and Takeshi Miyazawa
Cover by Ladrönn
Rated A…$34.99
978-0-785120-12-4
On Sale Now!

Stephen King's DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN HC
Written by Robin Furth & Peter David
Art & Cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Parental Advisory…$24.99
978-0-785121-44-2
On Sale Now!

Stephen King's DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME HC
Written by Robin Furth & Peter David
Art & Cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Parental Advisory…$24.99
978-0-785127-09-3
On Sale Now!

Check out the official Marvel Shop for your favorite Marvel Heroes!

Download episodes of "X-Men: Evolution" now on iTunes!


 
Reader Comments:
   

 
DEAD END KIDS?!?! pffffffffffffffffffffffffft
Posted By: Iron Sait
 
I love Runaways, but Dead End Kids does not deserve this.
Posted By: Personamanx
 

 

 


blogs
videos
rss feeds
Super Hero Squad Game Clip: Cutscenes
Check out some footage of the "Marvel Super Hero Squad" video game's interactive cutscenes.
 
Super Hero Squad Game Clip: Combat
Check out some footage of the "Marvel Super Hero Squad" video game's combat.
 
Super Hero Squad Game Clip: In-Game Visuals
Check out some footage of the "Marvel Super Hero Squad" video game's in-game visuals.
 
The Weekly Watcher: September 25, 2009
Alexa Mendez wraps up this week with all new info on where to check out the Marvel Super Hero Squad Show for free, some awesome collections coming out this December, as well as previews for the SPIDER-WOMAN motion comic and more!
 
Spider-Man 1967 Episode 26
''Diamond Dust'': Museum robbers disguised as gorillas create a diversion by unlocking a zoo cage and stealing valuable items while the wild animals occupy the security. Spider-Man discovers the devious plan and corrals the freed animals in time to get to the bottom of the heist.
 
Japanese Spiderman, Episode 30
''Fight On, Police Woman'': After breaking several traffic laws while chasing the Iron Cross Army, Takuya is placed under arrest and is sent to jail. While there, his cellmate escapes with the assistance of an Iron Cross Army machine bem. Spiderman digs deeper into the connection between the jailbreak and the army, only to find that they needed the convict for their plan to steal Cobalt X. Now Spiderman must make sure that Professor Monster can't get to the Cobalt X, or face the destruction of the city!
 
2009 Marvel Moustache Pageant
Join Editor and Marvel's 2007 Creative Moustache Champion as he hosts the 2009 Marvel Moustache Pageant. Remember, dreams DO come true!
 
Spider-Man (1994), Episode 8
Spider-Man comes across an alien symbiote that attaches itself to him and forms a new black costume. Meanwhile, Eddie Brock accuses Spider-Man of stealing a valuable rock which was really stolen by the Rhino. Now Spider-Man faces a $1,000,000 bounty for his capture.
 
X-Men (1992) - Season 2, Episode 22
When Mystique forces Rogue to revisit her own past, Rogue's overpowering flashbacks cause her to relive the encounter with Ms. Marvel and drive her from the X-Men. Rogue struggles with Ms. Marvel's thoughts which are trapped in her mind and the two battle it out on the psychic plane.
 
MSH: What The--?! All-New Promo
Even super villains aren't safe in the comfort of their own home. Who's the greatest super villain of all-time? Watch the wonder unfold in this all-new promo! Plus, don't forget to come back each month for new full episodes of "Marvel Super Heroes--What The?!"
 
Marvel Hotline: Chris Yost
The writer of DARK X-MEN: THE CONFESSION speaks about Emma Frost's secret association with the Cabal!
 
The Super Hero Squad Show Music Video
Watch this exciting new music video for "The Super Hero Squad Show"!
 
Tom Brevoort's Take My Trade: For the Win
Marvel Executive Editor Tom Brevoort's Trading Experiment is over! He has acquired FANTASTIC FOUR #1 in trade, from Tradee Eric Sellers! Check out the swap and more, right here!
 
Super Hero Squad Game Clip: Adventure
Check out some footage of the "Marvel Super Hero Squad" video game's Adventure Mode.
 
The Weekly Watcher: September 18, 2009
Alexa Mendez wraps up this week with info on "The Super Hero Squad Show," "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2," the debut of SPIDER-WOMAN motion comic episode 3 and more.
 
Spider-Man 1967 Episode 25
''Menace From The Bottom Of The World'': A criminal takes charge of subterranean molemen and uses them create sinkholes under bank buildings to steal all the money inside.
 
Japanese Spiderman, Episode 29
''Hurry, GP7! Stop the Time!'': The Iron Cross army hires Bomb Wolf to intimidate hi-powered businessmen and blow up their buildings if they don't comply with the Iron Cross Army's requests for money. When a young boy's father is caught in a detonation, Spiderman is reminded of his own father's death at the hands of the Iron Cross Army and vows to keep fighting the fight against the evil empire!
 
Spider-Man (1994), Episode 7
Spider-Man finds himself caught between Mariah Crawford, a doctor from Africa, and Kraven, a man who has stalked her all the way to America. An accomplished hunter, Kraven gained animal-like abilities when he ingested a cure to save his life, but the side effects are causing his behavior to be erratic and violent. Spider-Man works with Mariah Crawford to find a cure and save an innocent man and the people around him.
 
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Launch Trailer
"Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2" is here! Behold the launch trailer for the biggest, boldest and best all-encompassing Marvel Universe video game ever!
 
X-Men (1992) - Season 2, Episode 21
Cable comes to the present to stop Bishop and save his own future world. But after a one-sided fight against Bishop and the X-Men, Cable realizes that they might be too powerful to handle on his own. Looking for an alternative, Cable looks into the X-Men's history and discovers that Logan's healing factor may be the key to saving the future.