Brian Michael Bendis

"In four short stories, meet Rocket, Drax, Gamora, and Groot--and learn who they were before they were Guardians!"--Back cover.

Step-by-step lessons teach comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success.

"Jessica Jones, a former costumed super hero, is now the owner and sole employee of Alias Investigations-- a small private investigative firm. But dark sercrets from her super hero past haunt her, affecting her relationships and happiness" -- title page.

"Batman is pushed to his limit as he sets off in search of an item with the potential to destroy the universe as we know it! Batman isn't the only one looking for this item though. It's a race to the finish line with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance! The Riddler has stolen a priceless jeweled egg, and Batman is on his trail, chasing him from Gotham to Gorilla City and points beyond. But when Batman catches up with the crook, he realizes...

"The Marvel-Verse is full of possibilities for Miles Morales! Get to know Miles--the Spider-Man of two worlds--with these ultimately marvelous adventures! In the wake of Peter Parker's death in the Ultimate Universe, brave, young Miles steps forward with his own incredible, arachnid-like abilities to live up to the Spider-Man legacy! But how exactly does he get his ultra-cool costume? Then Miles' life is turned upside down when reality is rewritten,...

Spider-Man's meeting with childhood friend Eddie Brock and the revelation of a secret from their fathers' past, forces Spidey into a confrontation with his evil twin, Venom.

Spider-Man is challenged by the return of the Green Goblin.