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Miracleman: Book Three – Olympus                Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Writer: Alan Moore
Artists: John Totleben, Rick Veitch & Thomas Yeates
Inkers: John Ridgway & John Totleben
Colorists: Ron Courtney & Sam Parsons
Letterer: Wayne Truman
Editors: Letitia Glozer & Catherine Yronwode
Cover by: John Totleben

Comic book super-heroes usually do what they do because they think it makes the world a better place. In their darker moments, however, they come to realize the truth: they’re simply defending the status quo. They can stop a criminal, but can they stop crime? They might save a person from dying in a plane crash, but can they stop death itself?

Miracleman (known as Marvelman in the UK) is a hero of a different sort. He really can change the world. He’s brought about an age of miracles, put an end to poverty and war. It almost sounds like a dream…

Continuing from a storyline started in the British comic magazine Warrior, Miracleman was written variously by Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman (in his pre-Sandman) days. It exhibits the sort of creativity that marks these two writers as among the best in the field.

The saga of Miracleman continues as Miracleman rises to godlike stature and builds a utopian society–but first he must face a deadly challenge from Kid Miracleman, his former sidekick. When Kid Miracleman, goes on a destructive rampage in London and people start dying, Miracleman is forced to battle Kid Miracleman to the death. A climatic battle that is not to be missed. Finally, Miracleman and his family set out to establish a Utopia on earth… whether we humans want it or not. Using their ultimate and unlimited power, they become benevolent “gods”, breaking humanity’s selfish vices and reinventing the world as it should be. Finally earth is transformed into a paradise… or is it?

Story/Spoilers
In part #1, Miraclewoman helps the Morans against the Warpsmiths.

Next in part #2, Miraclewoman tells her story.

Next in part #3, Miracleman ponders in the gardens of Olympus.

Next in part #4, Bates breaks out again as the story line turns even darker. Meanwhile after his wife and daughter left him, Mike Moran leaves a suicide note and turns into Miracleman.

Next in part #5, The battle with Bates, one of the most incredibly destructive and dark superhero conflicts ever portrayed. With the Warpsmiths.

Finally in part #6, Miracleman and his companions construct a “paradise”.

Hardcover reprints/collects: Miracleman (1985) Issues #11-16.  Eclipse Comics

Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Eclipse
Publication Date: December 1990
Format: FC, 160 pages, HC, 10.5″ x 7″
ISBN-10: 1560600799
ISBN-13: 9781560600794

Collectible Entertainment note:  Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Miracleman and/or Alan Moore collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Recommended.

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