{"title":"Dan Didio","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bizarro-world-book-dan-didio-9781401206574","title":"Bizarro World","description":"Many people may feel that science fiction has little if any connection with the real world. A careful examination of works of science fiction, however, will reveal connections with science and technology. An author makes use of current scientific facts and theories and the accomplishments of technology. From such a starting point, the author is then free to extrapolate in a multitude of different directions. A connection that operates in the opposite direction may also be explored. Is it possible that certain concepts presented in works of science fiction have affected real-world inventions or scientific discoveries? The Great Heinlein Mystery looks at this question by considering statements made by science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein at various points in his life. Heinlein claimed that a system used by the U.S. Navy during World War 2 was based on the content of one of his early stories. He consistently refused to identify the system or to provide key details such as the story or the person who was inspired to create the naval system, giving as his reason the secrecy of the naval system. The investigation of the Mystery begins by examining both the statements made by Heinlein and the content of the stories published before the entry of the U.S. into the war. Heinlein's statements required that a close look also be taken at his classmates at the United States Naval Academy. Other topics which arose during the investigation are the connection of the process of invention with science fiction authors and their stories, the sub-genre of true naval science fiction and the more general role of science fiction in technological innovation.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49627978694929,"sku":"GOR004190023","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51327196954897,"sku":"CIN1401206573G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1401206573.jpg?v=1751114695"},{"product_id":"hide-or-seek-book-dan-didio-9781637587010","title":"Hide or Seek","description":"A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick!   You Never Know Whos Listening","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49750702686481,"sku":"NGR9781637587010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50387666272529,"sku":"CIN1637587015A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51041849540881,"sku":"NIN9781637587010","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52153014485265,"sku":"CIN1637587015G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52817285284113,"sku":"CIN1637587015VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1637587015.jpg?v=1751439118"},{"product_id":"sideways-volume-1-book-dan-didio-9781401283377","title":"Sideways Volume 1","description":"During the events of Dark Nights: Metal, high school junior Derek James accidentally fell through a rift into the dark matter dimension! Now, as Sideways, he can create rifts in mid-air to leap through dimensions at will! But with that much power comes great liability and cracks are starting to form in the fabric of the space-time continuum. Each leap that Derek takes brings the new hero one step closer to succumbing to the allure of his new power and its dark origins. From artist Kenneth Rocafort (Red Hood and The Outlaws) and co-writers Grant Morrison (The Multiversity), Justin Jordan (Green Lantern: New Guardians) and DC s Publisher Dan DiDio, Sideways emerges as a part of New Age of Heroes! Collects issues #1-6. The DC Universe just got bigger! In the New Age of Heroes, DC introduces a bold new line of comics starring a thrilling array of heroes some you know, some you may have glimpsed in the pages of Dark Nights: Metal. They embody a spirit of epic, adventurous bravery the kind you may remember from another era, but updated in an exciting way for today. Illustrated by DC s Master Class of artists, including legendary names like Jim Lee, Andy Kubert, John Romita Jr., Ivan Reis, Tony S. Daniel and others, these new series are great entry points for new readers and a welcome addition for long-time fans of the DC library.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50330891419921,"sku":"GOR012772816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51387632353553,"sku":"CIN1401283373G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51772023144721,"sku":"CIN1401283373VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52033025835281,"sku":"GOR014474019","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1401283373.jpg?v=1750712695"},{"product_id":"outsiders-book-dan-didio-9781401231613","title":"Outsiders","description":"Written by DAN DIDIO Art by PHILIP TAN and JONATHAN GLAPION Cover by DAVE JOHNSON  The Outsiders go their separate ways following shocking events that lead to their being wanted for acts of war. While Geo-Force, Katana and the Eradicator build a new team in Markovia, Black Lightning, Owlman and Metamorpho find themselves at the home of an old friend who just happens to want Metamorpho dead! Collecting issues #32-37! On sale JULY 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50372768268561,"sku":"CIN1401231616G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1401231616.jpg?v=1751114736"},{"product_id":"sideways-vol-2-rifts-and-revelations-book-dan-didio-9781401291549","title":"Sideways Vol. 2: Rifts and Revelations","description":"When Sideways leads the Seven Soldiers into the Dark Multiverse to find the missing Manhattan Guardian, the whole trip goes sideways (zing!) when our hero gets separated from the group and becomes lost in this nightmarish realm. And just like any petulant teenager, Sideways won t stop and ask for directions, so now he s trapped in the land of Perrus, ruled by the Dark Beast and populated by weird Superman-esque creatures, like Porcupine Jimmy Olsen.  From artist Kenneth Rocafort (Red Hood and The Outlaws) and co-writers Grant Morrison (The Multiversity) and DC s Publisher Dan DiDio, Sideways emerges as a part of New Age of Heroes! Collects issues #7-12 and Sideways Annual #1.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51219256738065,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51219260375313,"sku":"GOR011796302","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51772023570705,"sku":"CIN1401291546G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52033026064657,"sku":"GOR014474020","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1401291546.jpg?v=1751403225"},{"product_id":"outsiders-the-road-to-hell-book-dan-didio-9781401229030","title":"The Outsiders: The Road to Hell","description":"Written by DAN DIDIO  Art by PHILIP TAN, DON KRAMER and others  Cover by PHILIP TAN  Katana and Black Lightning are dispatched to deal with a disturbance on the open seas in this title collecting OUTSIDERS #26-31. Meanwhile, Geo-Force makes a deal with a certain Kryptonian to join the team, and the Outsiders find themselves cast as enemies in the eyes of the world! On sale NOVEMBER 24 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51466372317457,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51466372481297,"sku":"GOR014291561","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1401229034.jpg?v=1751018377"},{"product_id":"defenders-of-the-earth-2024-vol-1-book-dan-didio-9781545816028","title":"Defenders of the Earth (2024) Vol. 1","description":"Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar are united again in this reimagining of the classic animated series, Defenders of the Earth. Picking up with characters and storylines from the original series, Flash confronts Ming in final battle, only to find that even greater threats await him and his teammates as they each must confront ghosts of their past to protect their families and future. Collects issues 1-4 of the hit new series!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51630891696401,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51630893269265,"sku":"NIN9781545816028","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51630893662481,"sku":"NGR9781545816028","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51830657384721,"sku":"CIN1545816026G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53070545518865,"sku":"GOR014726901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1545816026.jpg?v=1750990803"},{"product_id":"defenders-of-the-earth-2024-vol-2-book-dan-didio-9781545817735","title":"Defenders of the Earth (2024) Vol. 2","description":"To the world's population, Kro-tan's arrival was a godsend. Mongo's technology was a quick cure for a ravaged Earth, and people were eager for any new technology he provided. However, as his influence spread, so did his desire to recreate Earth in Mongo's image for him to rule. Dependence on Kro-Tan's technologies made people compliant and easy to subjugate. Some even welcomed it. Those who didn't disappeared, and by the time our heroes noticed, it was too late. The world is divided, and the Defenders of the Earth are the only heroes who can bring it back together. The thrilling conclusion to the mini-series event!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51631594242321,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51631594471697,"sku":"NGR9781545817735","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52495521775889,"sku":"NIN9781545817735","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53070545486097,"sku":"GOR014726900","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1545817731.jpg?v=1754489403"},{"product_id":"trinity-of-sin-the-phantom-stranger-vol-1-a-stranger-amongus-the-new-52-book-dan-didio-9781401240882","title":"Trinity Of Sin The Phantom Stranger Vol. 1 A Stranger AmongUs (The New 52)","description":"Who has been sacrificed? Who is guilty? Who can save us? And who...is The Phantom Stranger? Cursed for a betrayal that affected the very course of history, the Stranger walks the Earth attempting to atone for his sins. His actions have consequences, and as he fulfils his duty, the people he encounters will never be the same.  This series re-introduces a number of DC Comics characters into the New 52, including the Spectre, Raven, and Dr. 13.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51693774340369,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51693775782161,"sku":"CIN1401240887G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51855668281617,"sku":"GOR005132870","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1401240887.jpg?v=1751272179"},{"product_id":"defenders-of-the-earth-book-dan-didio-9781545826584","title":"Defenders of the Earth","description":"THE DEFENDERS ON TRIAL! Mongo is a shattered empire -- and it's at least partly Flash Gordon's fault. The Defenders of the Earth may have saved their home planet, but Mongo paid a hefty price for Ming the Merciless's games. Now the toll's come due -- and it's the Defenders who will pay it. And while the Defenders face their former friends and allies, their offspring face challenges of their own. Determined to find his missing mother, Dale, Rick Gordon and his friends K'Shin, Zuffy, LJ, and Jedda investigate a former secret base held by the son of Ming. Kro-Tan may be gone, but the danger is not. A fan-favorite villain goes after the Second Gen Defenders! Writer Dan DiDio and artist Alex Sanchez pick up the beloved characters from the classic animated series and spin a whole new adventure!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52957963944209,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":52957964599569,"sku":"NGR9781545826584","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781545826584.jpg?v=1771504560"},{"product_id":"showcase-presents-book-dan-didio-9781401215446","title":"Showcase Presents","description":"Written by John Broome, Otto Binder, Joe Kubert, Bill Finger and others Art by Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson and others Cover by Gil Kane \tBlast into the mind-bending science fiction of the mid-’50s with this collection spotlighting STRANGE ADVENTURES #54-73 as humanity faces a bevy of menaces!  Advance-solicited;  on sale December 31 512 pg, B\u0026amp;W, $16.99 US","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53338375225617,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53338375749905,"sku":"CIN1401215440G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781401215446.jpg?v=1774361499"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/author-books-by-dan-didio.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}