Robert Rodi Bücher

LOKIS TRIUMPH Fast sein ganzes Leben verbrachte Loki in Schmach und Schande. Aber das war gestern. Denn sein größter Wunsch hat sich erfüllt. Odin wurde vom Thron gestürzt, Thor liegt in Ketten, Lady Sif schmort im Kerker und der Gott des Unheils ist endlich der uneingeschränkte Herrscher von Asgard. Und nun, wo er die Macht in seinen Händen hält, entdeckt der listige Intrigant erstmals die Wahrheit über sich und sein Schicksal. Thors Geschichte kennt jeder. Doch jede Medaille hat zwei Seiten - jetzt ist die Zeit reif für Lokis Sicht der Dinge. Robert Rodi und Esad Ribic beleuchten Asgards Sagen aus der Perspektive von Odins adoptiertem Sohn. Seinen Machthunger, seine konfliktreichen Gefühle für Sif, seine Antipathie gegen Balder und die tief verwurzelten Sehnsüchte und Vorbehalte gegenüber seinem älteren Bruder und dem unnahbaren Vater.

Armand und Albert teilen alles miteinander, auch ihr Bett. In ihrem schrillen Drag-Queen Nightclub "The Birdcage" führen die beiden ein herrliches Leben - bis Armands "Fehltritt", sein Sohn Val, beschließt die Tochter eines ultrakonservativen Senators zu heiraten. Für den sittenstrengen Politiker müssen die Paradiesvögel plötzlich auf "normal machen". Ein fast unmögliches Unterfangen.

Ewig war Loki den Asen ein Dorn im Auge. Ständig hat der ungeliebte Adoptivsohn Odins die neun Welten mit seinen Machenschaften terrorisiert. Das Los des Außenseiters hat Narben hinterlassen. Doch jetzt ist dem Gott des Unheils gelungen, wovon er Zeit seines Lebens geträumt hat. Er hat mit List und Tücke den Thron von Asgard bestiegen und herrscht über das Goldene Reich. Aber alles hat seinen Preis. Ist sich Loki der Konsequenzen bewusst? Das Meisterwerk von Robert Rodi und Esad Ribić, das die Perspektive tauschte und die Rolle des Unruhestifters neu definierte, erstmals in einer überformatigen Prachtausgabe. Als Schutzumschlag für den Hardcover-Band (36,3 x 26,4 cm) wird ein beidseitig bedrucktes Poster (69 x 100 cm) verwendet.

There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's - now it's time to hear Loki's! Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS). In this tale, Loki's insatiable lust for power will take on new meaning - as will his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder and his deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother Thor and uncaring father Odin. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic, presented larger than ever before - you won't be disappointed! Plus: The first appearance of the Trickster God, a classic Tale of Asgard that reveals Loki's awesome origin and more! Collecting LOKI (2004) #1-4, THOR (2007) #12 and material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85 and #112.

The book features engaging posts by Robert Rodi on the Penguin Blog, showcasing his unique voice and insights. Readers can expect a blend of humor and thoughtful commentary, reflecting Rodi's experiences and perspectives on various topics. The collection offers a glimpse into his writing style and the themes that resonate with him, making it an enjoyable read for fans and newcomers alike.

Reconnecting with his Tuscan roots, Dario Castagno reflects on the magic of daily life in his village after returning from a book tour in America. As he strolls through familiar sights and shares stories with friends and neighbors, he reminisces about his childhood in the 1970s and his experiences as a tour guide. The narrative weaves together humor, poignancy, and intimate encounters with remarkable locals, creating an enchanting portrayal of life in the Chianti region where the ordinary is steeped in magic.

An immediate cult sensation when it was first released in 1992, Fag Hag gave birth to a genre that later reached mainstream popularity in "Will and Grace." Long out of print, the novel finally returns to shock and delight a whole new generation. Natalie Stathis is a big, flamboyant girl with a big, obsessive crush on a gorgeous gay artist, Peter Leland. She's managed to become his best friend and constant companion, and gleefully uses her influence over him to poison every one of his budding romances—on the principle that when he's run through all the men in town, it'll finally be her turn. But when Peter finds true love in the unlikely arms of Lloyd Hood—a taciturn, gun-toting survivalist—none of Natalie's usual plots and stratagems can separate them. She's forced to throw caution to the wind and discretion out the door, and begin a campaign to win back her man that is actively, even dangerously, criminal. Brazenly irreverent, hilariously caustic, and grippingly suspenseful, Fag Hag is a novel you won't easily forget."Absorbing and powerful...Larger-than-life...A one-two punch of outrageous humor and sobering pathos...Succeeds admirably both as satire and as flat-out entertainment." - New York Native

Get ready for an epic adventure showcasing the God of Thunder as you've never seen him before! The vassals of Asgard are in armed revolt...Odin is missing...Balder is dead...and the entire continent is battered by a years-long winter. How can Thor put the empire back together - especially with his mighty hammer Mjolnir mysteriously denied him? COLLECTING: Thor: For Asgard #1-7

When the Fell Mists, which have shrouded the borders of Valhalla for time immemorial, rise to expose other Mythlands beyond his own, Sigurd and his brethren Balduur, Honir, and Heimdall revel in the knowledge that they may once again ride abroad into unknown lands, lending arms to those in need.