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John Layman

    2 agosto 1969

    John Steele Layman è uno scrittore e letterista di fumetti americano. Layman è più noto per aver scritto Chew, pubblicato da Image Comics.

    John Layman
    Chew 4. - Flambé
    Chew 3. Just Desserts
    Chew - Chicken tenders. Chew - Bulle mit Biss! - Brust oder Keule, englische Ausgabe
    Chew #1
    Chew - Family Recipes. Chew - Bulle mit Biss! - Familienrezept, englische Ausgabe
    Chew Volume 10: Blood Puddin'
    • Chew Volume 10: Blood Puddin'

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Can Tony Stop His Most Dangerous Enemy? This book presents a new storyline about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, and clairvoyants.

      Chew Volume 10: Blood Puddin'
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    • Anthony and Antonelle Chu are fraternal twins. Tony and Toni, each with extraordinary psychic ability. Tony is Cibopathic, able to get psychic sensations of the past of anything he bites into or ingests. Toni is Cibovoyant, able to flash onto a vision of the future of any living thing she bit into or ingested. Tony is alive. Toni is dead. Toni has been murdered. Tony has vowed to catch her killer. Toni is going to help. Presenting a new storyline of the New York Times bestselling, Harvey and multiple Eisner Award-winning series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, and clairvoyants. Collects issues 36-40. -- From back cover

      Chew - Family Recipes. Chew - Bulle mit Biss! - Familienrezept, englische Ausgabe
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    • "Originally published in single magazine form as Chew #1-10 by Image Comics"--T.p. verso.

      Chew #1
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    • "Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats, has been busy-- busy settling into married life, and busy investigating one assignment after another that takes him to the most remote corners of the planet. Meanwhile, the people closest to Tony are conspiring to take on the brutal killer who murdered Tony's twin sister. And this conspiracy includes Tony's partner, his arch enemy-- and his teenage daughter!" -- Page 4 of cover

      Chew - Chicken tenders. Chew - Bulle mit Biss! - Brust oder Keule, englische Ausgabe
      4,2
    • Chew 3. Just Desserts

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      "Things are looking up for Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats. He's got a girlfriend. He's got a partner he trusts. He even seems to be getting along with his jerk boss. But his ruthless ex-partner is still out there, operating outside of the law, intending to make good on his threats against Tony and everybody Tony cares about. It's just a matter of time before their investigations collide, blood spills and, inevitably, body parts are eaten!" -- Page [4] cover

      Chew 3. Just Desserts
      4,2
    • Chew 4. - Flambé

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      When extraterrestrial script appears, Tony Chu, a federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats, and the FDA descend into irrelevancy.

      Chew 4. - Flambé
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    • Chew 2. - International Flavor

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      A newly discovered fruit takes Tony Chu, a federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from the things he eats, to a remote island full of secrets and a shadowy killer with a particularly sinister appetite.

      Chew 2. - International Flavor
      4,1
    • Chew Volume 11: The Last Suppers

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats, is getting closer to finding the answers he's been looking for - answers about the bird flu that killed millions, answers about the conspiracy to keep people from discovering the truth.

      Chew Volume 11: The Last Suppers
      4,1
    • Chew Volume 12: Sour Grapes

      • 184pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      The final story arc of Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats. Mysteries are solved, secrets are revealed and lives are lost. Many, many lives.

      Chew Volume 12: Sour Grapes
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    • "Mankind has colonized the galaxy, but during our interstellar travels, we've discovered a terrifying secret out in the Outer Darkness of space. Join Captain Joshua Rigg and the crew of the starship Charon as they encounter demonic possessions, hauntings, cosmic horror and more! "--Page 4 of cover (v.1)

      Outer Darkness Volume 2: Castrophany of Hate
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    • Chew 1. - Taster's Choice

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Tony Chu, a detective with the power to receive psychic impressions from whatever he eats, works with the Special Crimes Division of the FDA to solve their most bizarre cases.

      Chew 1. - Taster's Choice
      4,0
    • Batman Eternal 1

      • 480pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      Carmine Falcone, also known as the Roman, returns to Gotham to begin an all-out gang war and take back the city he once ruled, while a much more powerful evil force begins to surface.

      Batman Eternal 1
      3,9
    • Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 1

      • 376pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Explore a collection of captivating myths and legends surrounding the iconic King of the Monsters. This anthology delves into the rich lore and stories that have shaped this legendary creature, offering readers a comprehensive look at its origins, cultural significance, and the various interpretations that have emerged over time. Perfect for fans and newcomers alike, it presents a fascinating journey into the world of monster mythology.

      Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 1
      3,9
    • Batman Eternal Vol. 2

      • 448pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      "The prequel to the best-selling game BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT! The Joker is dead. Arkham City is closed. As a new day begins, Bruce Wayne finds himself in devastating pain, recovering from his injuries and questioning whether his role as Batman is still necessary to the city's survival. But as the sun rises in Gotham City, dangerous new threats emerge from the shadows...and the Arkham Knight is just beginning. Don't miss this in-continuity prequel comic set prior to the events of the brand-new video game Batman: Arkham Knight!"--Amazon website.

      Batman Eternal Vol. 2
      3,9
    • Deadpool Minibus Vol. 0

      • 496pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      Discover how Deadpool became the king of the limited series! First, everyone's after the Merc with a Mouth - and to clear his name he's got to get past some of Marvel's heaviest hitters, including Daredevil, the Punisher and Spider-Man! Next, a very different Wade Wilson testifies about his mercenary days - but whose side are Bullseye, Silver Sable and Domino on? And join a pulp-inspired 'Pool for a Cold War caper - Codename: Deadpool! And, as the Marvel Universe is wracked with Fear Itself, only the Regenerating Degenerate could see it as a way to make money! Plus, trapped in another dimension, Deadpool, Spider-Man and the Hulk encounter their opposite numbers! COLLECTING: DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS 1-5, DEADPOOL: WADE WILSON'S WAR 1-4, DEADPOOL PULP 1-4, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 38, DEADPOOL ANNUAL (2011) 1, INCREDIBLE HULKS ANNUAL 1, FEAR ITSELF: DEADPOOL 1-3

      Deadpool Minibus Vol. 0
      3,7
    • Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness 2

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Ash lands in the heart of New York just as the Zombie outbreak begins, and his actions help turn more heroes and villains into Zombies. Original.

      Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness 2
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    • Collects the swashbuckling Xena comic book adventures from 2006-2007, including the complete Contest of Pantheons and Dark Xena storylines. In this title, join Xena and her allies Gabrielle, Joxer, and Autolycus as they become embroiled in a feud reaching all the way up to the heavens, courtesy of the machinations of the ruthless Callisto.

      Xena: Warrior Princess Omnibus Volume 1
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    • Life in hell ain't easy. Demons try to torture you for all eternity. Monsters want to eat you. There's a stunning lack of reliable indoor plumbing. And it's almost impossible to get ice cream. At least, until today, when three condemned teens and their annoying tagalong demon frenemy embark on a daring scheme to hijack a demon lord's delivery truck. What happens next will take them on an epic journey across the underworld, an infernal excursion of nonstop excitement, danger and adventure. Presenting a devilishly fun new series from multiple Eisner-winning writer/letterer John Layman (CHEW, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist Jok. Collects IN HELL WE FIGHT #1-#5, plus short stories from Image Anthology #10 and #11

      In Hell We Fight! Volume 1: A Snowball's Chance
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    • The Dark Knight faces a series of his deadliest enemies, including Poison Ivy, Clayface, and the Penguin, all while dealing with the Joker and the League of Smiles as part of the events of the best-selling Bat-Family crossover Death of the Family. číst celé

      Batman - Detective Comics Vol. 3 Emperor Penguin (The New 52)
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    • Chu, Volume 1: First Course

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      "Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Chu #1-5"--Colophon

      Chu, Volume 1: First Course
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    • Batman Detective Comics Vol. 4

      • 264pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Features the Caped Crusader who is challenged by the mystery of the 900. In this title, Batman faces against two new foes: Emperor Penguin and the deadly vigilante known as the Wrath, a dark counterpart to the Dark Knight. It collects Batman: Detective Comics issues numbered 19-24 and Detective... číst celé

      Batman Detective Comics Vol. 4
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    • Godzilla: World of Monsters

      • 360pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Monsters rule the world in this compendium collecting three graphic novels-- Gangsters & Goliaths , Cataclysm , and Oblivion !In Gangsters & Goliaths by John Layman and Alberto Ponticelli, Detective Makoto Sato is on a quest to bring down the Takahashi crime syndicate but Sato's efforts earn him a one-way trip to a tropical getaway, courtesy of the Tokyo criminal underworld--MONSTER ISLAND! Alone and facing death at the hands of both gangsters and goliaths, Sato must use his wits to survive--and enlist the aid of some unusual friends.In Cataclysm by Cullen Bunn and Dave Wachter, years have passed since a monster apocalypse nearly destroyed mankind. Now it is merely a distant, nightmarish memory for Hiroshi, an elder in one of the few remaining tribes of humans. Little does Hiroshi know that the apocalypse is not over, and that his memories of the past may yet save the future!In Oblivion by Joshua Fialkov and Brian Churilla, a scientist has created a portal to another dimension--one where monsters rule supreme! An expedition begins into a world where hope has died and Godzilla is the unrivaled King of the Monsters. But what happens when a baby kaiju hitches a ride back to the original, monster-less dimension?

      Godzilla: World of Monsters
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    • "This volume collects issues #1-#4 of the miniseries Predator vs. Judge Dredd vs. Aliens, copublished by Dark Horse Comics, IDW, 2000 AD, and Twentieth Century Fox"--Title page verso.

      Predator Versus Judge Dredd Versus Aliens
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    • Batman Detective Comics Vol. 5

      • 208pagine
      • 8 ore di lettura

      Gotham City is and always has been a crime-free utopia, where the heroes are celebrated through the streets of one of America's best cities. Batman is a universally beloved vigilante clad in white. His sidekick is Selina Kyle, otherwise known as Catbird. Who - or what - has created the Dark... číst celé

      Batman Detective Comics Vol. 5
      3,5
    • Outer Darkness/Chew

      • 72pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      "Chew created by John Layman & Rob Guillory."

      Outer Darkness/Chew
      3,5
    • Bermuda

      • 112pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      An all-new tale of high adventure and pulpish mystery from John Layman, New York Times bestselling writer of Chew, and superstar artist Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine & the X-Men, Astonishing Spider-Man)!There's a region in the Atlantic Ocean where planes disappear, ships are lost, and traveling souls go missing... never to be heard from again. And there's an island within this place, mysterious and uncharted, untouched by time and civilization, where all who are lost end up.Bermuda lives here. She's a normal, everyday 16-year-old girl, who just so happens to live in an otherworldly dimension swarming with dinosaurs and pirates! It's made her scrappy, and a survivor, and it's the only life she's ever known... until today. Bermuda's discovered something on her island that will either open a doorway between her world and ours... or destroy them both!Collects the four-issue series.

      Bermuda
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    • Eleanor & the Egret

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      "Originally published as Eleanor & the Egret #1-5."--Title page verso.

      Eleanor & the Egret
      3,4
    • Charlie's Angels Vol. 1

      • 124pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      The Angels are back, baby! -The original Angels, Jill, Kelly and Sabrina! Travel back to the swingin' 70s, and revisit the butt-kicking, crime-fighting, mold-breaking lady detectives who took 70s TV by storm, ready to do the same to comics 40 years later! Break out your bell-bottoms, feather your hair, and jump back to a era of peanut-farmer presidents, gargantuan gas-guzzlers and foxy female detectives... for a globe-trotting adventure that's simply too big and epic for the 70s-era boob tube. Written by elderly Eisner winner and solicitation-writing former-superstar John Layman, and with art by his scrappy but lovable youngster pal, Joe Eisma. This is one graphic novel you DON'T DARE TO MISS!!!!

      Charlie's Angels Vol. 1
      3,3
    • Mars Attacks Red Sonja

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      She is the red-haired she-devil with the sword. They are the green-skinned invaders from the red planet. Yes, those dastardly Mars Attacks Martians are attacking again, and these are the Martians of old, the Martians of the Hyborian Age. And so, it's up to Red Sonja to stop the attack. But how will steel, strength and savagery stand again laser guns, sci-fi technology and weird, weird Martian science? Only one way to find out! Buy this freakin' book!

      Mars Attacks Red Sonja
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    • Man Who F#&%ed Up Time

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Time is not on his sideSean Bennett is just your everyday, ordinary lab worker in a high-tech lab with a prototype time machine. And, yeah, he's got the same temptations any of us would have about going back in time, just a bit, to correct mistakes of the past and right old wrongs. So when he meets a version of himself from the future who encourages him to do just that, Sean takes the temporal plunge. Only ... can you guess what happens next? Did you read the book title? Yup. All of TIME is f#&%ed up now, and it's up to Sean to correct it - or else!Presenting a time-twisted sci-fi action-comedy, a butterfly effect noir, by multiple Eisner-winning writer John Layman (Chew, Outer Darkness, ELEANOR & THE EGRET) and talented newcomer Karl Mostert.

      Man Who F#&%ed Up Time
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    • RESCUED ! But by whom? And is it really a rescue...or does this put Scott at greater risk than before? And what bounty are they hunting? Lots of shooting and things blowing up! The bad news: the Starjammers are about to die! The good news: Cyclops is no longer a Starjammer. Scott Summers is aboard a new space pirate ship, with a cruel, cutthroat captain, and a crew of criminals and killers. None of them trust Scott-- and a few just might want to kill him! But, hey, that Captain's daughter is kinda cute, right? COLLECTING: Cyclops 6-12

      Cyclops Volume 2: A Pirate's Life For Me
      3,3
    • Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Set in the universe of the upcoming video game, this prequel follows the Suicide Squad as they embark on a chaotic mission to take down Arkham Asylum. The story delves into the team's dynamics and showcases their unique abilities as they confront formidable foes and navigate the dark, twisted environment of the asylum. With a blend of action and humor, readers can expect an exhilarating ride that sets the stage for the Squad's future encounters with iconic heroes.

      Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum
      3,1
    • Album zawiera materiały opublikowane pierwotnie w Chew #26-30 oraz Chew: Secret Agent Poyo. Tony Chu, cybopata i agent federalny potrafiący odbierać wrażenia mentalne z tego, co zjada, balansuje na krawędzi życia i śmierci na OIOM-ie. Na scenę wkracza jego bliźniaczka, Toni. Toni jest cybowidzącą potrafi ujrzeć przyszłość obiektów, które zjada. A ostatnio jej wizje stają się naprawdę przerażające. Przedstawiamy Babeczki nie z tej ziemi, kolejny tom wielokrotnie nagradzanej serii o gliniarzach, złoczyńcach, kucharzach, kanibalach i jasnowidzach. Album zawiera zeszyty, które pierwotnie ukazały się jako Chew #26-30 oraz sensacyjną jednozeszytową historię poboczną, która zawładnęła sercem Ameryki Chew: Secret Agent Poyo.

      Chew T.6 Babeczki nie z tej ziemi
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    • Chew T.5 Śniadanie z mistrzów

      • 120pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Tony Chu, agent federalny i cybopata (potrafi odbierać mentalne odczucia ze wszystkiego, co zjada), został porwany! Zwabiono go w zasadzkę, pozbawiono przytomności, przewieziono w nieznane miejsce i mocno związano. Porywacz zamierza karmić Tony'ego specjałami z opracowanego przez siebie menu, aby dowiedzieć się, co Tony zdoła dzięki temu zobaczyć i czego on sam może się od niego dowiedzieć. Jego córka, Oliwka, została uprowadzona dokładnie z tego samego powodu. Dwóch porywaczy, dwoje uprowadzonych i dwa całkiem odmienne rozwiązania akcji! To już piąty tom wielokrotnie nagradzanej serii CHEW, obdarzonej dużą dawką czarnego humoru historii o gliniarzach, przestępcach, kucharzach, kanibalach, jasnowidzach i porywaczach!

      Chew T.5 Śniadanie z mistrzów
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    • Chew T.7 Zgniłe jabłka

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura

      Tony Chu, agent federalny i cybopata odbierający mentalne doznania z tego, co zje, wraca do akcji, by zmierzyć się z sektą bezwzględnych terrorystów, którzy wypowiedzieli świętą wojnę wszystkim kurczakożercom na Ziemi. Oto kolejna opowieść z wielokrotnie nagradzanej, bestsellerowej serii traktującej o policjantach, przestępcach, kucharzach, kanibalach i jasnowidzach. W tomie zebrano zeszyty 31-35 serii. To niesamowite, jak bardzo ewoluował CHEW w ciągu tych kilku lat pod względem różnorodności tematów i perspektywy przedstawianych historii. Z całą pewnością można powiedzieć, że seria nie spoczęła na laurach. ComicBookResources.com Jest coś magicznego w tej serii. Nie powinna zyskać aż tylu zwolenników, a zyskała. Zupełnie jakby to, co się na nią składa, trafiło w gusta odbiorców. To smakowity tytuł, jakiego powinniście skosztować, a na pewno wrócicie po dokładkę. Gwarantuję. Multiversity.com Połączenie akcji i humoru w uniwersum, w którym rządzi jedzenie. Layman i Guillory przygotowali prawdziwą ucztę i serwują czytelnikom niezwykle sycący komiks.

      Chew T.7 Zgniłe jabłka
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    • Imperátor Penguin - Kniha první

      • 158pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Gotham čelí vražedné válce gangů, kterou vede Penguin. Není to ovšem ten starý nepřítel, kterého Batman dobře zná, ale chytrý, mladý soupeř ... Imperátor Penguin! Joker je na útěku, v ulicích města teče krev ... a Ignatius Ogilvy se v tom zmatku chce dostat k moci. Do boje se zapojí PoisonIvy a Clayface a přidá se i nová hrozba - Liga úsměvů. Temný rytíř bude muset nasadit všechny své schopnosti, aby vypátral skutečné padouchy, kteří stojí za šílenstvím sužujícím Gotham

      Imperátor Penguin - Kniha první
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    • Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens

      • 112pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Die Jagd nach einem üblen Verbrecher führt Judge Dredd in unbekanntes Territorium, wo ein verrückter Wissenschaftler Genexepriemente an einem Predator durchführt, die selbst einem Dr. Moreau große Bewunderung abringen würden. Die DNA der Aliens spielt bei diesen Experimenten jedenfalls eine wichtige Rolle. Doch, wie könnte es auch anders sein, das Experiment geht kolossal schief und Dredd findet sich alsbald in einer Meute wilder, mutierter Xenomorphen wieder! John Layman wirft in diesem, in sich abgeschlossenen, Science-Fiction Crossover drei der beliebtesten Sci-Fi-Franchises in einen Topf und braut daraus ein Süppchen, das abgefahrener nicht sein könnte. Untermalt wird das Ganze von den detaillierten Retro-Artworks von Chris Mooneyham, die ein dystopisches Noir-Felling aufkommen lassen.

      Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens
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    • Titans

      Bd. 5 (2. Serie)

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura
      Titans
    • Tandis que TONY CHU racontait l'histoire d'un flic cibopathe (capable de lire psychiquement les impressions de tout ce qu'il ingurgite), SAFRANE CHU est une cibopar , capable de lire dans les pensées de tous ceux avec qui elle partage un repas. Et pour couronner le tout, Safrane est l'une des criminelles les plus recherchées de la planète...

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    • In Gotham herrschen Frieden und Wohlstand. Die Guten haben alles im Griff und die Bösen sind allem Anschein nach geläutert. Batman und seine Partnerin Catbird (Selina Kyle) haben kaum etwas zu tun. Doch mit dieser Utopie scheint etwas nicht zu stimmen. Warum redet Poison Ivy von einer Lügenwelt? Und warum wenden sich Batmans Verbündete gegen ihn, sobald er dieser Behauptung nachgeht? Ist Gotham wirklich das Paradies, für das es alle halten? Oder gibt es ein dunkles Geheimnis? Inhalt: US-DETECTIVE COMICS VOL. 2 #25–29

      Batman Graphic Novel Collection 77. Gothtopia
    • Bermuda

      Limited Edition

      • 128pagine
      • 5 ore di lettura
      Bermuda
    • „The Angels are back, baby!“ - Und zwar die Original-Engel Jill, Kelly und Sabrina! Reist zurück in die wilden Siebziger und trefft erneut auf die atemberaubenden Detektivinnen, die den Bösen in den Hintern treten und mehr als vierzig Jahre später nun die Comicregale aufmischen. Also holt eure Schlaghosen raus, drapiert eure Haare und begebt euch in eine Ära von Erdnussfarmerpräsidenten, Spritschleudern und genauso heißen wie gewitzten Ermittlerinnen ... für ein weltumspannendes Abenteuer, das einfach zu groß und episch für alte Röhrenmattscheiben ist. Geschrieben vom alternden Eisner-Award-Gewinner und abgehalfterten Ex-Superstar John Layman und mit Zeichnungen von seinem unansehnlichen, aber liebenswerten Youngster-Kumpel Joe Eisma versehen ist „Drei Engel für Charlie: Vertrauter Feind“ ein Comicepos, das ihr nicht verpassen dürft! Käufer des Buchs erhalten zusätzlich eine kostenlose Digital Copy im PDF-Format.

      Drei Engel für Charlie: Vertrauter Feind