Bøker av John Ridley

The DC timeline has been shattered, and the pieces of a dark possible Future State are reflected!

The Devolution’s invasion of Earth will be thwarted by coups and conspiracy unless Avigail can unite her extraterrestrial brethren. Comics’ next sci-fi epic begins in this oversized series from John Ridley.Thirty-seven years ago, Earth was secretly invaded by an alien force known as the Devolution, and they’ve been shaping the direction of humanity ever since. Why? To prepare us to be assimilated into their empire…The Devolution has 13 ministries, each responsible for manipulating a different aspect of human life. The Ministry of Compliance, the most feared of all the ministries, led by the fierce Avigail Senna, keeps every ministry in line and focused on the empire’s mission. Just as their mission is on the verge of success and Earth is about to be assimilated, the empire suffers a horrific blow.For the survival of her people and herself, Avigail must rally the ministries together. A feat made near impossible as tensions and conspiracies run rampant.Eisner Award–nominated filmmaker and critically acclaimed comic book writer John Ridley (The Other History of the DC Universe, I Am Batman) and acclaimed artist Stefano Rafael (The Joker, GCPD: The Blue Wall) deliver a bold, new vision of science fiction with MINISTRY OF COMPLIANCE.

"Batman's arrival in New York City went even more smoothly than Jace could have hoped. The mayor and law enforcement are trying to cooperate with their new Dark Knight in ways Gotham never did, and his family has settled quickly into a happy routine, not to mention that the love of his life also happens to live in the city! But there's a rotten core to the Big Apple, and a mysterious new serial killer is going to exploit it..."--

"This comic contains themes of a sensitive nature dealing with bigotry, abuse, addiction, and mental illness. It also includes language of a racially offensive nature and may not be suitable for all age groups. Its inclusion is an intentional creative choice intended to highlight the fact that language of this type was frequently deployed in past decades and remains in use today, even as contexts evolve. Readers for whom such language is triggering or hurtful should be advised"--

"Jace Fox and his 'task force' are upended. But taking Manray into custody could be a deadly prospect for Chubb and Whitaker--and what secrets does this mass murderer hold?"--

T'Challa has been banished from his homeland! Searching for purpose, the Black Panther returns to the Avengers - just in time for a mysterious group of terrorists to seize control of global communications! And when that organization proves to be eerily connected to Wakanda and T'Challa himself, his standing even among Earth's Mightiest Heroes comes into question - as does everything he has come to know and trust over the course of recent events. The message is clear: If T'Challa isn't ready to be a team player, he doesn't belong on a team. With no kingdom, no Avengers and no allies, who is left to aid T'Challa against this monster of his own making? Would you believe - the Sub-Mariner?! The most bitter rivalry in Marvel Comics reaches a surprising turning point! Collecting BLACK PANTHER (2021) #11-15.

"The Penguin's criminal enterprise and the Iceberg Lounge have been stolen from underneath him by his former associate, the Umbrella Man. The Umbrella Man has removed all of the rules for crime in Gotham City that the Penguin put in place, and the city is in chaos. The Penguin is a broken man, and he'll have to travel through the burning streets of Gotham with a gun and a single bullet putting together a new crew to take back what he's built. Will Batman help the devil he knows or face the devil he doesn't in the form of the Umbrella Man?"--

Jace Fox's baptism by fire as Batman during "Fear State" was the first step toward his next great challenge-a relocation to the Big Apple! Joining his mother and sisters in the move as they arrive to the city, Jace will find new adventure, a rekindled love, and terrifying new adversaries!

Brace yourselves for an action-packed espionage story that will upend everything in T''Challa''s life - and have ramifications for the entire Marvel Universe! Secrets from the Black Panther''s past have come back to haunt him. Fresh from returning from his travels in space, T''Challa receives an unexpected and urgent message from a Wakandan secret agent. Now the Panther must race the clock not only to save his agent, but also to keep his true agenda under wraps. Because if the truth comes out, it could cost T''Challa everything... Collecting: Black Panther (2021) 1-6

"Betrayal casts its shadow on the Black Panther's reign! The reveal of T'Challa's darkest secret has led to the Hatut Zeraze hunting him as a traitor, with orders to kill him on sight. The Panther must escape these tireless warriors before he can clear his name--but are even his skills on par for this challenge? And Wakanda's secret police are far from the only force that T'Challa has to reckon with, as the fallout from his lies explodes in ways he could never have foreseen!"--

The age of a new Dark Knight starts now!Spinning out of the events of The Next Batman: Second Son, Jace Fox thrusts himself into action when the Magistrate’s crackdown on Alleytown begins! With his own Bat-Suit, Jace hits the streets to inspire and protect... The new Dark Knight will have to counterbalance the misinformation and violence the anarchistic Anti-Oracle is spreading and face off against Arkadine, and one Gotham vigilante pays the ultimate price when they're shot down in cold blood. The aftermath of Fear State unfolds in I Am Batman, collecting I Am Batman #0-5!

Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) and Stormbreaker artist Juann Cabal launch an all-new BLACK PANTHER series with an action-packed espionage story that will upend everything in T''Challa''s life - and have ramifications for the entire Marvel Universe! Secrets from the Panther''s past have come back to haunt him. Fresh from returning from his travels in space, T''Challa receives an unexpected and urgent message from a Wakandan secret agent. Now the Black Panther must race the clock not only to save his agent, but also to keep his true agenda under wraps. Because if the truth comes out, it could cost T''Challa everything... Collecting: Black Panther (2021) 1-6

Discover the origin of the new Dark Knight, Tim 'Jace' Fox! The estranged son of billionaire Lucius Fox has returned to Gotham City and taken on the mantle of Batman after being away for years. Where has the eldest son of one Gotham's premiere families been for these 'missing' years and how did he become Gotham s New Protector?

Guide and organize the evolution of your clinical laboratory students from beginners into effective professionals by giving them this invaluable resource, Essentials of Clinical Laboratory Science. This resource fosters critical thinking beyond just the basic procedures, creating a thorough awareness of the clinical laboratory responsibilities that students will have to themselves, to their patients, and to the facilities where they work. Coverage includes the organization of health care facilities, the laws and regulations that govern them, and common tasks and responsibilities for the numerous professional categories that comprise the health care industry. Safety for the laboratory employee, the patients, and the visitors are explained in detail. With an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism, this book serves up the essential ingredients for a holistic approach to laboratory science that augments the diagnosis and treatment of all patients.

Guides the reader through Health and Safety legislation and explains how to comply with it in practical terms. This title is suitable for safety representatives and managers, and for students on introductory health & safety and general management courses.

Guides the reader through the various standards, regulations and best practices relating to the safe design and use of machinery. This work provides a basic grounding in machinery safety and covers safeguarding philosophy and strategy, typical hazards, risk assessment and reduction, guarding techniques, ergonomic considerations, and plant layout.