Astro city : life in the big city

Format:

Book

Title:

Astro city : life in the big city

Other title(s):

Kurt Busiek's Astro city : life in the big city

Life in the big city

Author:

Busiek, Kurt.

ISBN:

9781401232610

9781401232627

9780857688811

9780857688828

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

192 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm

General Note:

"Originally published as Kurt Busiek's Astro city v. 1 #1-6."

Introduction by Kurt Busiek.

Contents:

In dreams -- Scoop -- Little knowledge -- Safeguards -- Reconnaissance -- Dinner at eight -- Infrastructure -- Cover gallery.

Summary:

Collects the first six volumes of the comic-book series "Astro City," which chronicles the hopes, dreams, and trials of ordinary people and superheroes in a city with a long history of protection from such powerful figures as Samaritan and Winged Victory.

Subject(s):

Superheroes -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Genre:

Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.

superhero comics.

Science fiction comics.

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Superhero comic books, strips, etc.

Added Author:

Anderson, Brent Eric.

Starkings, Richard.

Buccellato, Steve.

Ross, Alex, 1970-

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Salem Main Library	GRAPHIC Astro City	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Written by KURT BUSIEK Art by BRENT ANDERSON and WILL BLYBERG New cover by ALEX ROSS The original ASTRO CITY miniseries is back in a new edition, simultaneously available in hardcover and trade paperback with new cover art by Alex Ross! Welcome to Astro City, a shining city on a hill where super heroes patrol the skies. Each chapter in this collection is a stand-alone story highlighting different aspects or characters in the Astro City world. The city's leading super hero tries to be everywhere at once, and berates himself for every wasted second as he longs for just a moment of his own. A small-time hood learns a hero's secret identity and tries to figure out how to profit from the knowledge. A beat reporter gets some advice from his editor on his first day on the job. A young woman tries to balance the demands of her family with her own hopes and desires. Despite the fantastic settings, the characters in these slice-of-life stories feel like real people, and that gives the stories real power. On sale AUGUST 24, 192 pg, FC

Author Notes

Kurt Busiek was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He began writing comics professionally in 1982, selling stories to both DC and Marvel Comics in the same month, both of which appeared the same day. Since then, he's written series and characters ranging from Mickey Mouse to Vampirella, including Aquaman, Spider-Man, Conan, Iron Man, the Avengers and more. He is best known for the Marvels series and for his co-creation Astro City , both of which have garnered numerous industry awards. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Ann, and his two daughters. He spends far too much time on the Internet.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

DC Comics has republished in hardback the 1995 Homage Comics trade paperback collection of the first Astro City story line. Writer Busiek and cover artist Alex Ross, who became famous to comics fans with their limited series Marvels, here collaborate with Anderson (X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills)-who draws all of the interior art-to create a city in which superhero action is a frequent occurrence. This volume is a collection of short stories in comic book form, as each issue focuses on one of the superheroes who live in Astro City. These heroes are intentionally written to resemble classic superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Fantastic Four. The Astro City heroes, however, aren't derivative; the authors introduce well-developed, original characters and use them to delve into the unexplored possibilities and unanswered questions of classic superheroes as well as their relationships with the world around them. Verdict This page-for-page republication of the earlier paperback is strongly recommended for anyone who does not own the previous edition.-Robert Mixner, Bartholomew Cty. P.L., Columbus, IN (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.