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Issue 1
Alice Cooper
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Alice Cooper is a man, a band, and an idea that took on a life of its own, a voice for shock and glitter rockers whose influence created stars like Marilyn Manson and KISS. Behind the paint, the boa constrictors, and the staged executions is a man whose creative energies gave rise to a legend. Half truth, half fiction, Alice Cooper defines fame.
44 pages
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Issue 2
Bill Gates: Co-Founder of Microsoft
236 views • Feb 21, 2021
He has been called the sultan of software and the master of the modern PC; now his story comes to comics. Follow the life of William Gates, from his early days writing basic code, through the rise of Microsoft, to his current humanitarian works. See what has driven this amazing man to become an architect of the future.
25 pages
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Issue 3
Bon Jovi
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The sequel to the sold-out FAME comic book biography on Bon Jovi. “Orbit: Bon Jovi” goes back to the beginning of Bon Jovi shot to rock stardom in the eighties while going strong till today as well as the bands induction to Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. The series has been featured in Rolling Stone, People and Time magazines.
99 pages
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Issue 4
Comic Creators: Stan Lee, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jack Kirby & Will
641 views • Feb 21, 2021
The creators behind the legends of Spider-Man, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more were hardly overnight successes. Read the collected biographies of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and William M. Marston, the creative forces behind the superheroes that started a revolution in graphic fiction storytelling.
24 pages
Issue 5
George Harrison
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He was not just The Beatles quiet man who was silent in interviews or wrote iconic songs in the history of Rock under the shadow of Lennon and McCartney. George was an spiritual creator living in a material world. In this book, we explore Harrison´s story from his teens from his death. We will go through his conversion ceremony to Hinduism as through the different parts of his life wich...
24 pages
Issue 6
George Lucas: Rise of an Empire
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A creative force whose pioneering efforts in the area of sound production and special affects forever changed the way we view movies, George Lucas found fame in 1977 with the release of Star Wars. Read the story behind the master filmmaker the shaped geek culture for generations.
24 pages
Issue 7
George R.R. Martin: The Power Behind the Throne
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This is the epic story of how a humble, comic-loving boy from Jersey became the modern, high king of fantasy. Best known for the Game of Thrones TV series, George R. R. Martin has — over the decades — "rewritten the book" on sci-fi, horror and fandom in ways few Writers could. Come and discover the reason Time magazine named him "one of the most influential people in the world". Come and...
26 pages
Issue 8
Guns N’ Roses
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Welcome to the jungle! The voice of a generation, the “most dangerous band in the world” rode the wave of fame and fortune during the heyday of MTV. Camera-ready, their creativity fueled by drugs, booze, and eager groupies, members like Axl Rose and Slash crafted music that permeated the airwaves. Gun N’ Roses transcended their metal roots to become genuine chart-toppers. Read about their...
24 pages
Issue 9
Howard Schultz: The Man Behind STARBUCKS
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Chances are, you've had a Starbucks coffee recently. You might be drinking one now, or thinking of having one. I know I am. But do you know who helped get that Starbucks into your hands? Who had the idea to take Starbucks in a new direction? Learn the true tale of the man who pushed Starbucks into the stratosphere, taking it from its small coffee bean sales to its global coffee domination. See...
24 pages
Issue 10
Howard Stern
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Howard Stern is the man behind the microphone. The man behind the curtain. He is the voice of a generation, the voice of dissent, the voice of the people. He says what we all wants to say and does what we all want to do, and people love him for it. In the public eye for years, he's still an enigma, even though his story has been told in movies and on his program. Get the scoop on his life from...
23 pages
Issue 11
Ian Fleming: The Man Behind James Bond
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Bond… James Bond. The fictional character is synonymous with action, intrigue, beautiful women, and maniacal despots bent on world destruction. The life of 007's creator, Ian Fleming, proved to be a template for his greatest creation. TidalWave explores the man behind the myth, or should we say the man who is a myth?
97 pages
Issue 12
Icons of Rock and Roll: David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Freddie Mercury and
143 views • Feb 21, 2021
The sequel to the popular graphic novel featured in Rolling Stone! Rock music has taken over the airwaves for decades. David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Freddie Mercury and Bon Jovi are just some of the iconic figures that have formed the rock music genre. This jam session of biographies showcases these trailblazers in this unique illustrated graphic novel.
24 pages
Issue 13
Jack Dorsey: Co-Founder of Twitter
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Jack Dorsey is the co-founder of Twitter, a social media platform like none other that allows users to have their voice broadcast to the masses, 140 characters at a time. With Twitter, Dorsey has managed bridge the social gaps that entrepreneurs have been trying to close for years; friends are connecting with far-away friends, companies are finally reaching their customers in a new and unique...
25 pages
Issue 14
Jack Kirby: Co-Creator of Captain America to X-Men
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For comic book fans the world over, Jack Kirby was the king. Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917, TidalWave Comics is now celebrating his life with their latest bio-comic "Orbit: Jack Kirby."
This new bio comic will highlight how an artist helped change the face of comic books. For almost three decades, characters were trapped within each panel, but Kirby's cinematic style broke the boundaries of the...
24 pages
Issue 15
JRR Tolkien - The True Lord of the Rings
112 views • Feb 21, 2021
He imagined realms of wizards, orcs, and hobbits and elevated fantasy from pulp to respected literature. J.R.R. Tolkien, the iconic Writer who captivated generations with his rich and complex mythology of Middle Earth, is the subject of his own tale in a special edition of TidalWave Productions’ latest biography comic title “Orbit.”
51 pages
Issue 16
Mark Zuckerberg, Creator of Facebook
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As the brains and driving force behind Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has become the youngest billionaire in the history of the planet. As this comic reveals, the road for the success for both his creation and him personally was not preordained nor was it always a smooth ride. He would be tempted with unimaginable amounts of money and have to deal harshly with people along the way - many of whom would...
21 pages
Issue 17
Megadeth
107 views • Feb 21, 2021
“What goes together better than comics and rock music? Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics Megadeth is one of the most acclaimed comics! It is back in print! Featuring the beginning of the band and their members Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman & David Ellefson. Also featuring a back-up story about the band Tesla.
As featured on CNN, Time Magazine, People Magazine, LA Times, Forbes, and MSNBC! Orbit...
24 pages
Issue 18
Metallica
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Few bands have achieved the success and status afforded the heavy metal pioneers known simply as Metallica. Metallica’s sound, a raw fury few can match, has stood the test of time and placed members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine, Cliff Burton, and Kirk Hammett in an exclusive club of artists. Read about the formation of the band in this special issue of Orbit.
24 pages
Issue 19
Mikhail Prokhorov
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As a leading industrialist in Russia's precious metals sector, Mikhail Prokhorov quickly rose to become the 7th richest man in the country. He ran against the mighty Vladimir Putin in the 2012 presidential elections, and purchased the NBA team the Nets, moving the former Garden Staters to Brooklyn this year. As the center of his fair share of controversies over the years, the Russian billionaire...
24 pages
Issue 20
Mötley Crüe: Livin’ the Fast Life
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The band known as much for their talent onstage as their antics offstage, Mötley Crüe epitomized the drug-fueled, sex-riddled excess of 1980’s metal acts. In the process, they forged a rock dynasty few other bands have been able to achieve. Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil became household names, the scourge of the Christian right, and the darlings of the Billboard charts....
24 pages
Issue 21
Ozzy Osbourne: The Metal Madman
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As the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne pioneered his dark sound as the front man for Black Sabbath. As a solo artist, he has forged a legacy, influencing modern rock, reality television, and more. Jump on board the crazy train and read about the artist who occupies a special place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
24 pages
Issue 22
Sergey Brin and Larry Page: The Creators of Google
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It is undeniable the influence Google has had. The company filters into every aspect of our lives—whether we are searching for information, using a map to navigate to a destination, or shopping online. “Sergey Brin and Larry Page: The Creators of Google” introduces readers to the two men that have put the world at our fingertips.
24 pages
Issue 23
Siegel & Shuster: the creators of Superman
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Everyone knows Superman came from Krypton, but he also came from the minds of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. These two artists labored in obscurity for years, and they were eventually rescued by the fandom they inspired. Here's the story of these Clevelanders who created a world, changing ours forever.
32 pages
Issue 24
Stan Lee: The Ultimate Avenger
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Finally, the definitive illustrated bio of the controversial creator who reinvented the comic biz, Smilin' Stan Lee. This detailed critical overview of Lee's life and career unflinchingly deals with still-open questions about who really "created" Marvel's best known characters; scripter Lee, or illustrators like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, who've disputed their former boss' recollections as to...
24 pages
Issue 25
Stephen Hawking: Riddles of Time & Space
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Stephen Hawking is one of the most brilliant minds of this century. TidalWave Productions is bringing you his life story in this unique comic book format. Find out all about the man the myth and the legend!
24 pages
Issue 26
Stephen King
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One of the bestselling Writers of all time, his books have sold over 500 million copies and been translated into 33 languages. Generations of terrified readers and moviegoers have dubbed Stephen King the "Master of Horror," but he is much, much more. This is a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into King's private world.
25 pages
Issue 27
Steve Jobs
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Steve Jobs is a very elusive individual. He strays from the public eye. He keeps to himself. He''s not a paparazzi-driven, media-hungry entity. He''s a creator, an inventor, a genius. And he''s the brains behind some of Apple''s innovative, world-changing product. Learn the story behind the man, the legend of Steve Jobs. Get the inside scoop on what drives him to create and where his first need...
72 pages
Issue 28
The Cast of Doctor Who: Omnibus
233 views • Feb 21, 2021
Known only to science fiction fans as the Doctor, a being who explores the timeline in order to save the world from dangers both mysterious and impossible, the BBC’s Dr. Who is the longest running sci-fi TV series of all time, and the secret to its longevity is the ability to recast the lead actor as the same character. The Cast of Dr. Who takes you back in time to explore the personal...
24 pages
Issue 29
The Sixties
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In the 1960s, millions of young men and women were searching for a way to express their deepest desires and fears. And they found that in rock and roll as a host of musicians armed with nothing more than poetic lyrics and electric guitar riffs became the voice of a generation.
