The great Samm Schwartz is profiled once again in a beautiful oversized hardcover from IDW Publishing Schwartz's superlative work for Archie was treasured by fans throughout the country & this book showcases some of his most popular stories Whether you are a newcomer to the magic of Samm Schwartz or have followed him for 50 years this is one collection that is sure to bring you & your children (and your children's children) hours of entertainment! ...

Continuing our Eisner Award-winning series we jump ahead to the 1960 dailies when Bob Montana hits his stride As the country entered what would become the Swingin’ Sixties Montana entered his 14th year writing & drawing the series The amazing cast is well established Archie Jughead Betty Veronica Fred & Mary Andrews (Archie’s mom & pop) Reggie the Lodges…and at school Principal Weatherbee Miss Grundy Mr Flutesnoot Miss Shapely Miss Beazly the cafeteria cook Svensen “de Yanitor” & Coach Kleats

Includes:: 800 comics from September 1960—when the school year begins—to spring vacation in April 1963 About the Author Bob Montana was born into a showbiz family His father Ray was a banjo player on the Keith vaudeville circuit & his mother the former Roberta Pandolfini was a Ziegfeld dancer As a young boy the future cartoonist & his sister would sometimes put on their dancing shoes & join their dad in his finale It wasn&t as a hoofer however that brought fame to Bob Montana—it was his talent at the drawing board He drew inspiration from the facts fantasy feelings & fun of his own high school days in Haverhill Massachusetts to bring to life the Archie characters originally conceived by John L Goldwater

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Continuing our Eisner Award-winning series collecting the Archie newspaper strip we reach the mid-1960s when the now-famous cast of Archie Jughead Betty Veronica & Reggie are part of a rich ensemble presented by cartoonist Bob Montana In addition to Fred & Mary Andrews (Archie's mom & pop) & Veronica's father Mr Lodge Montana weaves gags around the entire staff of Riverdale High including Mr Weatherbee Miss Grundy Mr Flutesnoot Miss Shapely & Miss Beazly among others As Bart Beaty notes The strip is not so much about Archie as it is about the interaction of all those characters who exist in his orbit The relatively large cast is particularly suited to the gag-a-day format

Includes:: more than 800 comics from April 1963 through the end of 1965

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Archimedes named after the celebrated mathematician & engineer of Ancient Greece Also associated with Merlin's pet owl who Merlin himself referred to as the &8220;highly educated owl” For us at Nemesis Now Archimedes acts as a &8220;protector of knowledge” which is reflected in this figurine This white horned owl sits paitiently on a small treasure filled box Its piercing orange eyes stare straight ahead Cast in the finest resin Painstakingly h&-painted 125cm ...

In Archipelago players are Renaissance European powers competing in the exploration of a Carribean archipelago They will explore territories harvest resources use those resources in markets both internal (for their use & that of the natives) & foreign (to sell it in Europe) build markets harbors cities & temples & negotiate among themselves (and maybe betray each other) – all this to complete their secret objectives They will also need to guess the secret objective of the other players to be able to benefit from them But players also need to be careful of the natives; if they make them too unhappy or if too many of them are unoccupied they could revolt & declare independence Then everyone will lose! Box Contains 25 x region tiles 2 sided 185 x wooden pieces 90 x playing cards 1 x Action Wheel 4 x Large Boards 5 x player screens 50 x Tokens 51 x money chips 1 x track 1 x rule book ...

Archipelago Solo Expansion allows a single player to play the Archipelago base game by competing against the game system Archipelago Solo Expansion

Includes:: 27 scenarios with different conditions & objectives & with you the solo player taking the part of characters such as Christopher Columbus Robinson Crusoe & the pirate Bluebeard The playing time varies from 20 to 90 minutes depending on the scenario & your score in the scenario gold silver bronze or revolt will depend on the number of rounds you took to achieve the objective A great 1 player game Take part playing different characters Playing Time 60 mins Ages 14 Players 1

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After decades of exploration disputes arise among the colonizing European nations over the discovered lands resources & trade routes Old-continent quarrels become new again in the colonies At times precarious moments of peace are maintained — until wars erupt again Human greed is an eternal source of conflicts Archipelago War & Peace introduces forty new beautifully- & individually-illustrated evolution cards twenty character & twenty progress cards These cards — which can be combined with the base game or used as a complete replacement — are more aggressive interactive & (sometimes) drastic than the original ones covering the major themes of war peace & trade among others With Archipelago War & Peace you can add spice to your games & make Archipelago new again! ...

The urban sketcher's ultimate guide to drawing buildings! Whether it's a suburban street scene or a vast city skyline learn all the skills you need to improve your sketches & capture the essence of your surroundings wherever you are
- from seaside ports to bustling urban markets With Archisketcher as your guide not only will you develop your understanding of perspective colour theory & composition but you can also learn all about important architectural features & styles Features inspirational artwork from 40 international urban sketchers

Includes:: insights & tips for sketching everything from architectural monuments like La Sagrada Familia to everyday urban street scenes in English suburbia Highlights five major architectural landmarks & shows you how other sketchers have approached & interpreted these icons inspiring you to have a go yourself! Learn to identify common architectural features such as doric columns buttresses & rose windows No matter where you choose to sketch Archisketcher can help inspire your creativity & improve your urban sketching skills


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Neo-Rome is a guild formed of great men from the past who have been brought back to life with advanced cloning technology In order to clear their reputations & redefine the incidents & grudges from the past Neo-Rome will fight against the people of today The Unity Forces is a guild formed by the people of the modern day The allied forces of Unity will fight back against the great figures of the past They must fight in order to protect the history that remains & ensure that Unity writes the history of the future! The three "S&s" act as the pivot point for our new title " Speedy" (Draw two cards a turn immediate attacks possible) " Stylish" (Futuristic Science-Fiction design) " Strategic" (Good strategy will require flexibility & devision making) with these three "S&s" the game will appeal to a new type of playerbase Who does history belong too? The year is 2111 Leonardo da Vinci who should be long gone fron this world appears at the Louvre on a huge airplane By his side is his trusty ally Einstein Why are these historical figures of the past with us in this present world? The curtain raises on the battle between the great legends of the past & the humans living today with "history" on the line The gathernig of greats " Neo-Rome" " Neo-Rome" is a guild formed of great men from the past who have been brought back to life with advanced cloning technology In order to clear their reputations & redefine the incidents & grudges from the past " Neo-Rome" will fight against the people of today Protectors of history " Unity Forces" The " Unity Forces" is a guild formed by the people of the modern day The allied forces of " Unity" will fight back against the great figures of the past They must fight in order to protect the "history" that remains & ensure that " Unity" writes the history of the future! ...

A powerful guild known as The Wizards are led by the mysterious grand sorcerer Merlin In this chaotic world the appearance of Neo-Rome also heralds the arrival of ?magic? on Earth Using this power The Wizards aim to create a new magic kingdom to rule New Tech Co is a guild that uses corpses to produce zombies Until now they remained a mere labour force However with the sudden change in the state of affairs these zombies are now being militarised Just what are their true goals? The three "S&s" act as the pivot point for our new title " Speedy" (Draw two cards a turn immediate attacks possible) " Stylish" (Futuristic Science-Fiction design) " Strategic" (Good strategy will require flexibility & devision making) with these three "S&s" the game will appeal to a new type of playerbase Who does history belong too? The year is 2111 Leonardo da Vinci who should be long gone fron this world appears at the Louvre on a huge airplane By his side is his trusty ally Einstein Why are these historical figures of the past with us in this present world? The curtain raises on the battle between the great legends of the past & the humans living today with "history" on the line The gathernig of greats " Neo-Rome" " Neo-Rome" is a guild formed of great men from the past who have been brought back to life with advanced cloning technology In order to clear their reputations & redefine the incidents & grudges from the past " Neo-Rome" will fight against the people of today Protectors of history " Unity Forces" The " Unity Forces" is a guild formed by the people of the modern day The allied forces of " Unity" will fight back against the great figures of the past They must fight in order to protect the "history" that remains & ensure that " Unity" writes the history of the future! ...