Fairy tales for children
The "Fairy Tales for children" by Elena Makarova will take you on a journey through a wondrous forest filled with all kinds of fascinating creatures, each with its own captivating story to tell. From the miniature world right beneath our feet, you'll meet the shy rhinoceros beetle and the grateful butterfly. From the vast skies above, you'll hear from the earnest sparrows and the clever parrot. And in the busy green forest, you'll greet the curious bear cubs, the lonely wolf, the cunning fox, as well as many others. Each one of these creatures is part of an educational and enchanting tale that will leave a lasting impression on any reader.
Where Clouds Meet
Where Clouds Meet by Tahir Mehmood is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of love, war, and the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, the story follows Ali, a young soldier whose unwavering patriotism and idealism define his journey through the trials of warfare and personal sacrifice.Complementing Ali's narrative is Tutu Titu, a philosophical mountain bird who observes humanity with a critical eye. Through Tutu's introspections, the novel explores themes of survival, virtue, and the eternal quest for meaning in a world fraught with conflict and moral ambiguity.Mehmood's storytelling is rich with vivid imagery and profound philosophical insights, offering readers a narrative that is both emotionally resonant and intellectually stimulating. The novel's exploration of individualism, romanticism, and the dichotomy of good and evil invites readers to reflect deeply on the nature of existence and the enduring power of love and truth.For those interested in a literary work that combines historical context with philosophical depth, Where Clouds Meet presents a compelling and enriching reading experience.
Rosalie Lightning
A new updated paperback edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic memoir about a father dealing with the sudden death of his young daughter.Tom Hart's two-year-old daughter Rosalie was a bundle of energy: always running, exploring, and fascinated by the world around her.But one night, when Tom went to check on her in her crib, he found her silent, still, and unbreathing. Without a sign that anything had been wrong, she had passed away in her sleep. This touching and beautiful graphic novel memoir tells the heartbreaking story of the untimely death of the author's young daughter, and the solace that Hart finds in nature, philosophy, literature, and art. Rosalie Lightning is a graphic masterpiece chronicling a father's undying love, and a tribute to much-missed baby girl.This new high quality paperback edition of a beloved classic features a new foreword from bestselling author Lucy Knisley, along with a letter from Tom Hart giving a view into the role the book has played in his grief process, and how he has found a way forward into life.
Strategic Lovers, Vol. 3
The Garden's second Friday is here, and Kouta must once again announce which one of the girls he'll be sending home. But before he can say her name, Nanako steps forward and declares she's withdrawing herself. Seira, the newest mistress, wastes no time in seducing the despondent, lost Kouta...until a certain someone reappears and turns the tables!
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! 14
It's complicated: A thirty-year-old virgin gets more than he bargained for when his newfound magical power reveals he's the object of his male coworker's affections! One year after Adachi and Kurosawa moved in together, the newly married pair are deep in conjugal bliss and couldn't be happier. At work, Adachi is selected as the leader to plan a large-scale event themed around Scandinavia! However...a client named Tachibana quickly takes a shine to Adachi and even makes a pass at him! How will Kurosawa stake his claim on his man and get the interloper to back off for good? After all, with such a major event in the works, neither of them can afford to offend a client!
Passing for Human
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - A visually arresting graphic memoir about a young artist struggling against what's expected of her as a woman, and learning to accept her true self, from an acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Guardian, New York, Refinery29, Kirkus Reviews In this stunning graphic memoir, Liana Finck goes in search of a thing she has lost--her shadow, as she calls the "strangeness" that has defined her since birth, the part of her that has always made her feel as though she is living in exile from the world. In Passing for Human, Finck is on a quest for self-understanding and self-acceptance, and along the way she seeks to answer some eternal questions: What makes us whole? What parts of ourselves do we hide, ignore, or chase away because they're embarrassing, or inconvenient, or just plain weird--and at what cost? Passing for Human is what Finck calls "a neurological coming-of-age story"--one in which human connection proved elusive and her most enduring relationships throughout childhood were with plants and rocks and imaginary friends; in which her mother's creative life had been snuffed out by an unhappy first marriage and a deeply sexist society; in which her father, a doctor, secretly struggled with the guilt of having passed his own form of otherness on to his daughter; and in which, as an adult, Finck finally finds her shadow again--and, with it, her true self. Part magical odyssey, part feminist creation myth, Passing for Human is an extraordinary, moving meditation on what it means to be an artist and a woman grappling with the desire to pass for human.
DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos
The DC Universe is full of monsters...some more deadly than others! Meet the Creature Commandos, a rag-tag group of the cursed and the creepy, brought together to fight against evil. Or each other, depending on the day! From gorgons to werewolves, the Creature Commandos have their work cut out for them, delving into the deepest corners of the DC Universe to uncover what mysteries may lay in wait for them. DC Horror Presents Creature Commandos brings together the talents of David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad) and Jesus Hervas (Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) in this brand-new, horror-filled miniseries! Collects DC Horror Presents Creature Commandos #1-6
West Coast Avengers Vol. 1: The Gospel of Ultron
A classic team of Avengers returns with new members, a new status quo, and a new mission! Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers -- one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron -- who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow...for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past? COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (2024) 1-5
Magical Natalie
Magic, Metal, and Murder!Just another day in Vegas.After her real-life illusions make her a viral superstar, Natalie's agent books her a gig in Las Vegas: the City of Sin... and Magic. Tragedy strikes when one of her friends is killed onstage by a demon! Suddenly, Natalie and her heavy-metal singing girlfriend, Lulu, find themselves in the middle of a supernatural conspiracy that has been going on for decades. Now, Natalie and Lulu must pick up the tempo and stop the demon, or their next performance will be a real killer.
Ajin: Demi-Human Complete 4
Gamon Sakurai's hit dark fantasy series now in a new omnibus format! "Ajin is an action-packed, supernatural thriller - and there are some scenes of some seriously bad-ass action - while underneath, it tackles issues of society, discrimination, and of course, mortality." - Kotaku THE FINAL WAVE Under duress, the Ministry of Welfare, which has been abusing demi-humans on behalf of the so-called business community, is ready to negotiate. Yet Samuel T. Owen, a.k.a. Sato, can't resist giving the screw another turn--and the jolly ex-marine is more than willing, even eager, to take on the hardest of hard targets. The breathless nightmare trip Ajin: Demi-Human, finally available in omnibus format. A thriller that just keeps on getting better and deeper.
Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Yoda's Secret War
The modern Marvel era of Star Wars continues, written by industry titan Jason Aaron! The rebel crew is en route to a prison base with an important captive. Unluckily for them, they aren't the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Then, take a walk on the dark side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It's a nigh-indestructible weapon of war -- and it's also the target of the rebels' top-secret new plan. And Princess Leia undertakes a highly dangerous mission on a planet that wants no part of the war against the Empire! Plus: more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Krrsantan, and a legendary adventure with Jedi Master Yoda! The ripples of Yoda's struggle in the past will be felt by Luke Skywalker in the present! Connected, it all is! COLLECTING: Star Wars (2015) 15-30, Star Wars Annual (2015) 1-2
Superman: City of Tomorrow Compendium
DC's all-star talent bring Superman into the new millennium with heroic battles and epic adventure! The greatest names in comics bring the Man of Steel into a brand-new millennium in one giant compendium. With a new year comes a renewed look at Superman's past, present, and future. What happens when the Man of Tomorrow is faced with an ancient Kryptonian ancestor? Or when Entrigan the demon impersonates Santa Claus!?!? Moreover, Metropolis will get a major upgrade from Brainiac 16.Collect the entire Superman: The City of Tomorrow in one epic compendium. Collects: Superman #151-159; Adventures of Superman #573-581; Action Comics #760-768; Superman: The Man of Steel #95-103; Superman Y2K #1
Marvel Archive Edition: Amazing Spider-Man - The Black Costume: Year One Gallery Edition Ron Frenz Original First Issue Cover
MARVEL ARCHIVES: A TIME CAPSULE OF ICONIC ERAS!Marvel Comics has shaped pop culture for decades, and now you can relive its most unforgettable moments with the all-new Marvel Archives series. This groundbreaking line of oversized graphic novels takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the most dynamic periods in Marvel's history. Whether it's the cosmic adventures of the 70s, the gritty urban tales of the 90s, or the high-flying superheroics of the mid-80s, Marvel Archives captures the essence of each era like never before. Marvel Archive Editions will contain: Deluxe oversized hardcoverThe original comic stories presented as they were first printedPacked with Bonus Features like complete with ads, fan letter pages, and moreCover galleries highlighting the work of legendary artists from the eraEach volume is more than just a collection of stories--it's a portal to the cultural zeitgeist of the time. With every turn of the page, you'll experience the world as it was, from the political and social upheavals that shaped the stories to the music, movies, and television that defined the era, and laid the groundwork for the Marvel Universe as we know it today. In this debut volume, journey back to the mid-80s, a transformative time in Marvel history. Spanning 1984-1985, this collection highlights one of the most pivotal storylines in Spider-Man's career: the introduction of his mysterious black costume. Returning from Secret Wars, Peter Parker dons a sleek new suit, seemingly perfect in every way. But as Spider-Man battles villains like the Puma and the Hobgoblin, he discovers his suit has a dark secret--it's alive, a symbiotic alien with its own agenda! With guest appearances from the Fantastic Four, the Black Cat, and a shocking confession from Mary Jane Watson, this saga sets the stage for one of Marvel's most legendary rivalries: Spider-Man vs. Venom. Set against the backdrop of mid-80s Marvel Comics thrived, weaving superhero tales that resonated with the fears and hopes of the time. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #252-263 FACSIMILE EDITIONS and Bonus Cover Gallery.
X-Factor by Peter David Omnibus Vol. 4 David Yardin Cover
The final volume of industry legend Peter David's ever-evolving X-FACTOR! As Havok and Polaris take the reins of X-Factor Investigations, the Isolationist makes his chilling return! Then, when someone or something begins eviscerating super heroes in Seattle, X-Factor is called in to investigate. A departed friend returns! Madrox looks into a suicide case that isn't what it seems! Banshee is suspected of murder! Strong Guy asks M on a date! And after discovering a long-buried secret from the past, someone will be pushed to the brink of insanity! But when hell comes to Earth, the few remaining X-Factor members make a last-ditch effort to save the world -- but not all will survive the final battle! One era ends -- but years later, an All-New X-Factor is formed! Led by Polaris, they use their corporate backing for the betterment of society! COLLECTING: X-Factor (2005) 233-262, All-New X-Factor (2014) 1-20, X-Men Legends (2021) 5-6
Amazing Spider-Man: The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man
Amidst a darker Marvel Universe, Spider-Man is forced on a spellbinding adventure that will cost him his life! The world has changed. Doctor Doom is Sorcerer Supreme. But he has no plans to spend his time like his predecessor: Doctor Strange would use every ounce of his power and experience to defend Earth from the evil god Cytorrak and his scions. Yes, the same Cytorrak who is the patron of the unstoppable Juggernaut! But this year, Doom is delegating this task to...Spider-Man?! The leader of Latveria has given Spidey a new, magic-powered suit and eight extra lives(!) with which to save the world. But, True Believer, they won't be enough. COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2022) 61-70
OZ - Volume One
Based on the series of novels from Frank L. Baum.Return to and witness the incredible land of OZ after Dorothy and Toto had their famous adventure. But now... The Emerald City is tarnished. The Yellow Brick Road is in ruins. Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, are gone. OZ is no longer a happy fantasy land of wonderful wizards and innocent singers. It is an OZ where a great evil has darkened the skies and come to despoil the land. And into this world of Winkies, Witches, and Winged Monkeys come a trio of friends from Earth along with their dog Max. The dark plans of the Nome King and the witch Mombie have infested the land and taken over, casting once legendary heroes into the clutches of evil. It is now up to these three earthlings and a ragtag group of OZ Freedom Fighters to once again restore OZ to its rightful and peaceful glory.Collects issues 1-5 of the critically acclaimed OZ comic book series.
Legendlore - Volume Two
For fans of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and Dungeons and Dragons! Four normal modern day teenagers are plunged into a world they thought only existed in novels and film. They are whisked away to a magical Middle Earth land where dragons roam the skies, orcs and hobgoblins terrorize weary travelers, dark magic consumes kingdoms, and where unicorns prance through the forest. It is a world where man is just one race, joining other races such as elves, trolls, dwarves, changelings, and the dreaded creatures who steal the night. This is not a typical "dungeons and dragons" world, for this world follows the adventures of these teens into the unknown as we watch the world unfold in front of their eyes. What hope do the teens have in this strange world? How can they hope to survive against wizards, dwarves, elves, demons, dragons, and trolls if they had a hard time in high school? VOLUME TWO: Marjorie finds herself compelled to believe in different things and pulls away from Alex after having discovered him drunk in bed with the female warrior Letha Kazan. Lord Darkoth uses the hidden talents of Sandra to summon the Shinde Imas - the deadly Elf Slayer, as he continues his plans to conquer The Realm. The Rainbow Elves realize the Shinde Imas is readying for their destruction as Sandra begins to get an inkling of what Darkoth truly wants with her. While the plans of Drohm pull the Realm into an all-out war and even the dreaded Terrorreck will join. And Dom and Alex find out that you can't kill a troll...and they find out the hard way. From Caliber Comics now comes the entire Realm and Legendlore saga as a set of volumes that collects the long running critically acclaimed series. This book collects The Realm - Volume One issues 6-7, and the Tales of the Realm mini-series that depicted Lord Darkoth's assault on the Rainbow Elf Kingdom.
Savage
Meet Christian Savage, vampire hunter in the wildest back-lands of the Wild West. Abandoned by his parents at birth and raised by a kindly priest, Savage tried hard to keep on the straight and narrow. But the temptations of the Dark Side proved too strong, and his sins cost him the life of his guardian and only friend, Father O'Toole. Now, with Father O'Toole's spirit to offer support and companionship, Savage roams the countryside ridding the frontier of the supernatural enemies of civilization, making the West safe for god-fearing people once again. Eventually his search for the leaders of this evil scourge brings him to the last two people he ever expected to meet...his parents. Collects issue 1-4.Also included in this volume is Bounties: The Candy Heiress. When a naive, sheltered young woman goes out West for adventure, she quickly finds more than she can handle! It's up to bounty hunter Saddlebag Jones to help her out and get her home.Written by R.A. Jones (MARVEL's Wolverine/Captain America).
OZ - Volume Two
Oz is a wonderful land where animals talk and the streets are paved in yellow bricks. A place where the beautiful Queen Ozma rules from the Emerald City in a loving kingdom of Munchkins, Winkies, Gillikins, and Quadlings. A country where nothing can ever really go wrong and evil is merely a bumbling fool. Until the Nome King took control... Now as the years have passed since the Nome King wrested power from Ozma, the rightful Queen of Oz, the land has become desolate and barren with wild creatures roaming freely, and even the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion have been dragged under its evil spell. However when a trio of friends from Earth arrive they manage to break the evil spell of Witch Mombi on Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion, and together with a band of OZ Freedom Fighters they fight to retake the Emerald City. Now join Tik-Tok, Wogglebug, Jack Pumpkinhead, Sawhorse, and other heroes as they embark to save the very heart and soul of OZ. Based on the series of novels by Frank L. Baum with a decidedly modern twist. Collects issues 6-10 of the critically acclaimed OZ comic book series.
Vietnam Journal - Series 2
Don Lomax's critically acclaimed Vietnam Journal is back with all new tales of Scott 'Journal' Neithammer as he reports on the heartache and headache, and the young soldiers on both sides of the Vietnam War. This volume takes 'Journal' from late 1969, the Monsoon season, to May of 1970, and the beginning of the Cambodian incursion. As the war officially spreads into that neighboring country and tests the South Vietnamese Military on their capabilities of sustaining the war against the North Vietnamese Communists on their own. Along the way 'Journal' finds himself caught in the crosshairs of a juvenile sniper, and a private war for his own sanity as he is forced to fight a plague of rats at a forward firebase. And from a bitter sweet tryst in a back street bar in Saigon, to rolling into Cambodia with an untrustworthy cameraman new to his craft...the action never stops and questions about Neithammer's career choice continually lay just below the surface.Collects issues 1-5 of Vietnam Journal Series Two.
Flesh & Steel
Inspired by the legend of the Golem creature! From exile, a guardian Golem of steel is summoned back into battle! Enticed by the promise of a place amongst men, the Golem heeds the call of the newly ascended Emperor in his campaign to destroy the very Resistance who created and abandoned him. Raising his blade against those he once swore to protect, the Golem will face his greatest battle yet in a conflict that will test everything he is made of and lead him to discover the difference between weapon and warrior.Collects the complete comic series issues 1-5.
Days of Wrath
Award winning comic writer and artist Wayne Vansant brings his gripping World War II saga of war in the Pacific to Guadalcanal and the Battle of Bloody Ridge. This is the powerful story of the long, vicious battle for Guadalcanal that occurred in 1942-43. When the U.S. Navy orders its outnumbered and outgunned ships to run from the Japanese fleet, they abandon American troops on a bloody, battered island in the South Pacific. As the men left on Guadalcanal find out that there will be no prisoners taken on either side, it is a kill or be killed battlefield as the stranded U.S. Marines fight against overwhelming odds and hope for reinforcements before it's too late. As the events unfold, a U.S. Marine unit is deployed onto a small grassy hill to hold off the onslaught of Japanese assault troops. The three day-three night battle that ensues will go down in history as the Battle of Bloody Ridge.Collects comic book issues 1-4.
FISK The S.U.B.S.T.I.T.U.T.E.
MEN IN BLACK meets AGENTS OF SHIELD! Mr. Fisk is the best at what he does, but nobody knows it. He's a covert agent in the S.U.B.S.T.I.T.U.T.E. department of the Board of Education. He's called in to deal with mad scientists, temporal rifts, aliens and any other supernatural occurrences that might threaten a school - all without public knowledge, to prevent widespread panic. Mr. Fisk thought he'd seen it all, until now. Suddenly, he finds himself (armed only with his briefcase and a new protege by his side) facing the greatest challenge of his career. After all, weird has no lesson plan! Collects issues 0-3 of the comic book series.
H.P. Lovecraft's Worlds - Volume Two
A collection of five Lovecraft tales adapted by award winning comic writer Steven Philip Jones. Lovecraft is considered one of America's most innovative and popular American horror writers. The master of the weird tale during the first decades of the 20th Century until his premature death in 1937, Lovecraft's distinctive style and canon of work has influenced many authors. Jones takes the classic tales and while remaining true to the source, brings them into the modern age which can sometimes make the horror even more terrifying. These tales are illustrated by comic artists Sergio Cariello (MARVEL's Deadpool, Captain America), Christopher Jones (DC's Young Justice, Teen Titans Go!), Aldin Baroza (Family Guy, One Fisted Tales), Rob Davis (Star Trek, Quantum Leap), and Wayne Reid (El Cid, Storyville). The five illustrated stories within this Volume are "Dagon"; the U.S.S. Augustus is a nuclear submarine, its crew is unaccustomed to picking up castaways, especially on uncharted islands in the middle of the Atlantic. But that is where the Augustus finds Emma Loveless, sole survivor of a private jet crash. "Arthur Jermyn"; the Jermyns have lived in their Gothic estate in Cambridgeshire for centuries. Explorers and adventurers, they are a wild and violent bunch with a cursed, black history of sudden murder and blood. Until the birth of Arthur Jermyn. "Picture in the House"; Lorraine Claude is fascinated with the morbid and weird, but Lorraine does not count on a sudden thunderstorm driving her into the farmhouse of a very friendly and very old cannibal. "The Statement of Randolph Carter"; Harley Warren is an expert on violent criminals and assists the FBI in their profiling and pursuit of criminals. When Warren reads a book about a location that can reveal the darkest and oldest mysteries of the stygian unknown, Warren wastes no time packing up his reluctant chronicler and assistant, Randolph Carter, to explore the site. "Music of Erich Zann"; each night when American astronomer Max Finn comes home, an old man plays haunting melodies on his violins. Melodies that plague Finn's dreams at night and give him nightmares about a cosmic land ruled by Nyarlathotep, also known as The Crawling Chaos, the messenger of the elder gods.
Carbon
Coal Miners vs. Biblical Creatures!What if there really was a Garden of Eden - a place with a history before the first people we know of? A civilization cursed and banished underground for breaking their own commandment to live in balance with the Earth. When an evil coal operator discovers that the "sacred" carbon can burn forever, he will sacrifice the land and the people to extract the full deposit. When he awakens and releases a hell the surface world cannot imagine, the only thing that stands in the way of the ecological disaster, is a disgraced, ex-pro baseball pitcher and a community of courageous coal miners.Carbon is a supernatural horror story intertwined with environmental issues so timely they appear to come from the day's headlines, just barely scratches the surface of Carbon, the all new graphic novel from Daniel Boyd. Set in the southern West Virginia coalfields, Boyd dedicated Carbon to "those that toil in darkness - coal miners" and said that whatever side of the debate over the industry you fall on, miners are the often unseen heroes. Collects comic book issue 1-4.
Time Grunts - Volume One
DIRTY DOZEN meets TIME BANDITS.October, 1944. Nazi fortunes appear bleaker by the day as the Allied noose around Germany tightens during the waning days of World War II. But in the bowels of the Wenceslas Mines, a terrible threat has emerged . . . The Nazis have discovered the ability to conquer time itself with the help of a new ominous device! Now a rag tag group of American GIs must stop this threat to the past, present, and future . . . While dealing with their past, prejudices, and fears in the process. "TIME GRUNTS is a damn joy. Evan and company are producing a wonderful comic book filled not only with good art and story but passion. Take the jump and join the company on their mission." - Matthew Clark (illustrator DC's Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman: Arkham Knight) "TIME GRUNTS is the product of years of effort and dedication - and the end result is something to be proud of." - Alex Segura (Co-President, Archie Comics)"Pozios and Sanchez again prove that they are a great story telling team. The action is fast and punchy." - (Advance Comics)
A.A.I. Wars
It's ALIENS meets STARSHIP TROOPERS! It is the year 2058 or so we believe. After downloading an extraterrestrial signal that turns out to be a virus capable of controlling our technology, mankind now fights a war against an alien species that is continuously downloading themselves into our world. A war we call... A.A.I. Wars.When Lt. Skyla Kingsley and her platoon's investigation into a mysterious signal in a supposed dead zone turns up a secret underground lair, they stumble upon something never before seen during all the years of the war. Humanity's main threat, an alien parasite that calls itself Mother. A parasite that is slowly taking over our world. But in order for it to continue to survive on our world it needs to merge its alien DNA with that of a human specimen.Can Lt. Kingsley possibly escape with her team and salvage what she can to stop the genocide once and for all? Or will this spell the end for the human race?Collects the A.A.I. Wars comic series issues #1-4.
Monster and Ghost, Volume 1 (Hardcover)
A monster who wants to be feared. A ghost who wants to be seen. A romance that will haunt your heart. A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner! A 2025 Chill Chill BL Award winner! Tsubaki Koton is a monster -- a violent delinquent with a chilling past and a terrifying image to match. No other student dares to approach him, not even now he's transferred to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of selflessness end only in bloodshed and rumors that spiral out of control. But one night, he's followed home by a stranger who sets out to change his life for good. This boy, stubborn and hauntingly beautiful, is the pure-hearted Kabuto Yuuki, with his stunning jewel-like eyes that see past Tsubaki's fearsome charade. But although someone finally sees Tsubaki for who he truly is, Kabuto cannot be seen at all. After all, Kabuto is a ghost. "This volume was impossibly adorable. There was no way, honestly, to dislike his story about a "monster" with a heart of gold and the ghost who pushes him to interact more with the people around him, who gets a little jealous of him when he does. [...] Super cute, go ahead and read it." -- Erica Friedman, Anime News Network
Superman: Action Comics: Phantoms
Action Comics goes All In! Superstar writers Mark Waid and Mariko Tamaki team-up to bring a sweeping Superman epic that stretches from the past to the future and beyond, and it all starts here with a brand new story arc perfect for anyone looking for a way to jump into the rich world of the Man of Steel! Superman, back in time! In the past on his home planet Krypton, Superman is left to uncover some uncomfortable truths relating to the Phantom Zone and his own family - or, more specifically, his father, Jor-El! But what will those truths mean for him in the present day? And just how many unexpected allies and enemies can he unearth along the way? Collects Action Comics #1070-1081
The Ballad of Rory Hawkins
For fans of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD! A tale of murder, motorcycle gangs, Charlie Manson, and the man who starred as Marshal Hondo Bradley. After three years away, Rory Hawkins, a novelist, Korean War veteran, and ex-member of the MONGRELS motorcycle gang is back in Los Angeles to conduct research for his next novel. As part of his interview with George Clayton, an actor who played Marshal Hondo Bradley in the 1950s TV show Outlaw Pass, the two visit the Spahn movie ranch where Charles Manson and members of his "family" are secretly plotting a series of high profile celebrity murders. Unbeknownst to Hawkins and Clayton, Manson has a hit list, and Clayton's visit to the ranch has moved him to the top of it. Though this graphic novel is fiction many of the characters are real, and the story is rooted in historical fact, specifically Manson's desire to target celebrities for violence and his infamous residence at the Spahn movie ranch. Also, this book takes place during a very specific historical timeline (Saturday, August 2 - Monday, August 11, 1969), and the events are intertwined with the Sharon Tate and LaBianca family murders that took place during those terrifying days. The book creators have meticulously researched the Manson murders and the book narrative has been developed in a way so that the events in the story can be historically plausible and a resolution is reached without contradicting the historical record that is known today. Collects the entire comic series issues 1-7.
Burke & Hare
The true story of 1800's serial killers!In 1828, two Irishmen named William Burke and William Hare murdered 16 people and disposed of the bodies to Dr Robert Knox at Edinburgh University for dissection, setting in motion a scandal that would rock the world's medical establishment. Writer Martin Conaghan and artist Will Pickering deliver a ghoulishly true story of medicine, murder and money set at the height of Edinburgh's enlightenment. In addition to the full length comic story, the book is also fully annotated along with an introduction by Judge Dredd writer Alan Grant.
Wrath of God - Book 1
In the tradition of THE CROW! Second chances are something that are rarely given to humans, even more rarely when Death is the entity giving it to them. Yet, on an ordinary rainy day Death gives Eric Block, a desperate father who has buried his daughter Aurora just a few days before, a unique opportunity: seven days of immortality in which to avenge her. The catch? When the seven days are over, he must join his daughter in the afterlife. Now the father shall unleash the wrath upon those responsible in the time he has left.Collects issues 1-3 of Wrath of God comic book series. BONUS Story included! Massimo Rosi's Dark Frontier - a post-apocalyptic tale of an America gone mad.
Terminal Point
The Web. A great network of time and dimension, it encompasses all that was, is, and shall be. If a single entity were to gain control of it, it would control everything. The Terminus Agency is going to do just that, by sending out ruthless Web Runners to chart the Web and plant beacons at crucial intersections of space/time. Once completed, this network of Terminal Points will allow Terminus to change reality itself. Pilot is the latest state of the art model runner and will carry out the final plan of the Terminus Agency. There's just one catch... Pilot has a mind of his own!From the creative mind of veteran comic writer and artist Bruce Zick (MARVEL's Thor, Atomic Legion, Zone Continuum, Deadworld). Collects comic book issues 1-3.
Saint Germaine
For fans of THE SANDMAN!The compelling saga of a man who lives forever. Germaine pulls the memories of those about to die and binds them into his own. He is a blend of memories and his own mind is a history of mankind. Germaine can claim immortality yet he has died a thousand deaths. He has traversed the paths of mankind for untold years with his companion, Lilith. But Lilith's disappearance and the perils of the modern world direct him to undertake a new quest -- to surrender his immortality.This is the introductory story of Saint Germaine and collects the Saint Germaine comic series, issues 1-4 plus a bonus story - 'The Tragedy of Falstaff', based on the character created by William Shakespeare.
Helsing
Tales of a female vampire killer!She was born into a legacy she wanted no part of and pushed into a battle recessed deep in the shadows of the night. Samantha Helsing is torn between two worlds...two allegiances...two families. The legacy of the Van Helsing family and their crusade against the "night creatures" comes to modern day with the most unlikely of all warriors. As Samantha Helsing must struggle with her birthright as she seeks out the mysterious organization of the Tophet. The members of the Tophet hold a terrible secret which Samantha is not only part of, but wants to destroy, especially the woman known as Miranda who has taken almost everything from Samantha that she holds dear...including her husband.From award winning writer Gary Reed (Deadworld) and artists John Lowe (Captain America, X-Men), Bruce McCorkindale (Godzilla). Collects comic book issues 1-3.
The Assemblers
October 30th, 2151. Devil's Night. Traditionally a celebration of havoc, the night before Halloween has long been dedicated to spray paint and fire, to the destruction of property for its own sake. And the impulse behind this frenzied "holiday" is alive and well in the 22nd century. But mischief in the futuristic Age of Nanotechnology is complicated. For young vandals Bardo, Shiyu, and Dwyer, visionary tactics may not be enough. To keep the spirit of their egg-throwing forebears alight, perilous alchemy is required. And unleashing such power will bring enemies, and open an abyss that could swallow its makers whole... Collecting the popular web series for the first time.
Killing Castro
How many times did the CIA try to kill Castro In the sweltering summer of 1963, at the height of Cold War paranoia, CIA agent Robert "Bob" Maheu is sent to Cuba on a suicide mission: to humiliate Fidel Castro during a live television broadcast by dosing the dictator with LSD and making his beard fall out. But Bob bears the permanent scars of the MKULTRA program, a dark secret in the untold history of the United States' clandestine services. This is the (mostly) true story of how one agency's epic failure set the United States on a collision course with peace, told for the first time as a graphic novel.Collects the complete Killing Castro comic book series issues 1-4.
Deadworld Archives - Book Nine
Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld. First published in the 1986, Deadworld is one of indie comics longest running horror series with over 100 issues and graphic novels in release and over 1,000,000 copies sold. While being considered the 'godfather' of all the zombie apocalyptic comics that followed. In this continuation of collecting all the original Deadworld stories into a set of Archive volumes, BOOK NINE edition holds Volume Two comic issues #11-15 which presents King Zombie as he faces multiple threats such as the Voodoo Queen and the lepers. Katherine, the woman who provided the Dead-Killer with a rare glimpse of humanity, is captured by Bowker, one of King Zombie's human lieutenants, and now Dead-Killer has to enter a zombie plagued town to rescue her. For the first time in 25 years these issues have never been reprinted before. This was the last of the on-going Deadworld series run until Volume Three, starting with the new Requiem for the World story arc. Deadworld Archives BOOK TEN contains stories set within the Deadworld universe but outside the main story line - these also seeing their first printing in 25 years!
Deadworld Archives - Book Eight
Before there was The Walking Dead there was Deadworld. First published in the 1986, Deadworld is one of indie comics longest running horror series with over 100 issues and graphic novels in released and over 1,000,000 copies sold. While being considered the 'godfather' of all the zombie apocalyptic comics that followed. In this continuation of collecting all the original Deadworld stories into a set of Archive volumes, Book Eight features Volume Two of the series, specifically issues #5-10. Here, the lepers of Brunston are introduced and Dan is entranced by the Voodoo Queen who challenges King Zombie for control of the dead. The Dead-Killer shows the townspeople the horror of the zombies first hand so they truly understand what they're up against to change their naive view of the world.
Strange Detective Mysteries
Who murdered Edgar Allen Poe?Strange Detective Mysteries is a science-fiction steampunk fantasy where several of the leading creative minds of the early 1900s are brought together to look into the death of Edgar Allen Poe and discover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy all time and reality in this techno science fiction thriller. The saga begins with famed Western lawman Bat Masterson summoned to a mysterious meeting in 1902 New York City. Upon arriving, he finds several others have been summoned. These men are some of the most brilliant minds of the new century; H. G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, Harry Houdini and Nikola Tesla. When they are finally greeted by their aged host, Robert Tyler, they find that this rich patron has brought them together to solve the mystery of the murder of America's foremost literary genius, Edgar Allan Poe.Collects comic book issues 1-4.
Chillers - Volume Two
For those that enjoy Tales from the Crypt, Night Gallery, and the scarier episodes of Twilight Zone.Based on the cult classic Chillers feature film from Troma Studios that captured the Silver Scroll Award now returns again with all new tales in an original graphic novel! Original writer and director Daniel Boyd is joined by some of the best in horror to present FOURTEEN more tales of terror and chills. The first volume was nominated for Best Horror graphic novel by both Shel Dorf Awards and the Ghastly Awards. It was also named as Best Horror Anthology by Decapitated Dan's Dark Delights. Evil travels in many forms...even by bus. But this bus, driven by Peterr Jesus, takes its riders on a journey that they may never return from...
Nomi X Shiba, Vol. 2
Drip, drip, droppity drop--after a slippery, steamy confession, it's only the beginning for Nomiya and Mikoshiba! Still, now that he has permission to actually touch the guy he's been not-so-secretly panting after, Nomiya's not sure his heart can take Mikoshiba's killer cuteness...
Saint Germaine
Tales of an immortal! The compelling saga of a man who lives forever. Germaine pulls the memories of those about to die and binds them into his own. He is a blend of memories and his own mind is a history of mankind. Germaine can claim immortality yet he has died a thousand deaths.Saint Germaine has seen a lot in his long life but is even he prepared to see the wrath of an avenger unleashed? As the mysterious figure known as Kilroy plunges into the darkness of retribution, Saint Germaine must make a decision that could violate his own principles. As Kilroy attempts to understand the evil which he is trying to rid the world of, he and Germaine travel to an unknown place to see the rise of Joseph Stalin, Shaka-Zulu, and take a glimpse at the predicted third AntiChrist. But the secret of Kilroy goes much further than that as Germaine shows Kilroy the very beginning of his reign as the avenger of innocence. Also included is the story "Ghost Dance" - Saint Germaine visits the mysterious Tarot reader who describes first hand, the Sioux Indians' Ghost Dance which led to the final episode of the American Indian and essentially, ended the Indian Wars. Even an immortal can feel the pain at the loss of life.And as a bonus two additional short stories are included. Collects the Saint Germaine comic book issues 5-8.
Seeker
BLACK WIDOW meets WITCHBLADE!The saga of Seeker began millennia ago with the fall of the fabled continent called Atlantis. Long ago, it was prophesied that two brothers of the Atlantean royal family would vie for control of that vast empire and, in the attempt, bring about its destruction. This came to pass and the younger of the brothers, Kiryn, was damned to forever walk the Earth as a spectre, always "seeking" release of his shackles but never finding it. But eons later, Kiryn has discovered a way to inhabit willing human hosts and thus, the legacy of the Seeker had begun. Now, the "Seeker" has found a receptacle in the form of Tracy LeMaster. As a highly successful FBI agent, LeAnn has an ingrained sense and single minded focus of justice. The Seeker's loathing of wrongdoing is strongly apparent within her and, thus, the two of them have united as one in the eerie semblance of the newest Seeker. BUT NOW...ALL THAT HAS CHANGED. Having been the latest incarnation of Seeker, Tracy LeMaster is locked up in a mental hospital because obviously, her belief in Atlantis and connection to Kiryn couldn't possibly be true. For the Seeker persona is now a popular icon figure and its government funded program to battle against corporate crime and terrorism around the world has become singular mission, and all the trappings of Atlantis are gone. With Tracy locked up, LeAnn Heyward is the current Seeker and carries out her duties, however a new pupil, Maxine Brasura, is unknowingly in training to become the next Seeker.Collects the Seeker comic issues #1-3, and comic issues Seeker: Dawn of Armageddon, and Gestalt #0
The Searchers - Volume 2
At the dawn of the 20th century some of the best known and greatest literary adventurers from the likes of H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and H Rider Haggard were created. Sherlock Holmes, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Invisible Man, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau. All thought to be the work of pure fiction over the years by the public. However Charles Fort, the famous collector of all things bizarre and supernatural, had discovered an ancient book that when opened manifests the ideas in one's mind into reality. And in the presence of these great writers the world as we know it was changed forever. A century later, the descendants of those famous adventurers are recruited by the legendary Professor Challenger in order to stop the book from being opened again...and irreversibly changing the present. Now London's burning! Martian war machines terrorize the capital! And Geneva Walcott Fogg is running for her life! But this awesome, destructive power does not come from outer space - its vile roots are much closer to home. This continues the extraordinary change in Geneva's life and draws closer to a major new player in the Searchers universe. Collects The Searchers: Apostle of Mercy comic series.
Witness to War
An account of the Battle of the Bulge told from the perspective of a female war correspondent who becomes trapped in the incredible struggle to hold off the German Army during WWII. The Battle of the Bulge...the Watch on the Rhine...the Ardennes Offensive...whatever name is used for this epic battle, it involved over a million men and was the largest land battle that the United States Army was involved in during the Second World War. This fictional account of Anna Krieg, a woman press correspondent, during the incredible saga of the last ditch effort by the German Army strikes a true chord of dealing with the nature and the horror of war. Written and illustrated by Chuck Bordell, this graphic novel immerses itself in a realistic approach to warfare through the eyes of a na簿ve and innocent woman who finds herself trapped in a war she only thought she understood.
Heroes and Horrors
From award winning veteran comic writer Steven Philip Jones comes nine rarely seen or never-before-published heroic and horrifying comic stories. Portraying these entertaining stories is art by Christopher Jones (Young Justice), Dan Jurgens (Death of Superman), Octavio Cariello (The Action Bible), S. Clarke Hawbaker (Nomad), and many more! With a foreword by Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Batman, Daredevil, The Flash).
Heat Seeker: Combustion a Gun Honey Series
Fiery heroine Dahlia Racers returns in the highly demanded sequel to the acclaimed Gun Honey comics spin-off that fans of crime noir and pulp fiction will love. The incredible creative team of the first graphic novel returns, written by award-winning co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai, with slick and sultry art by Ace Continuado. Award-winning writer and co-founder of Hard Case Crime Charles Ardai returns to the Gun Honey universe in this action-packed sequel to the spin-off featuring the sultry and explosive artwork of Ace Continuado! Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone's gunning for you, will take the heat on herself - for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead. When a plot surrounding biological weapon that could kill millions emerges, and a scientist's daughter in peril needs to disappear, HEAT SEEKER Dahlia Racers is on the job! But can she beat a beautiful mercenary unable to feel heat, cold, fatigue, or pain? If you're a fan of classic pulp fiction and crime noir, and love a strong sexy heroine, this is the book for you! Collects Heat Seeker: Combustion #1-4
