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(W) Phil Hester (A/C) Brian Churilla The Anchor's battle with Satan comes to a shocking conclusion. For The Anchor to escape from Hell he must leave the soul of an innocent behind, and the choice he makes may damn him forever. The second arc of the critically acclaimed series reaches its soul searing climax with this issue! If you're not buying this by now you're just embarrassing yourself and those who love you! [(w) Phil Hester (a) Brian Churilla (ca) Brian Churilla]
When your fears are beyond belief you need a hero beyond believing. Antoine Sharpe is a scalpel on two legs - skeptical, brilliant, ruthless. A special agent with a shadowy department of the U.S. government, Sharpe applies his unconventional intellect to any paranormal threats that arise. His mission - Debunk or destroy. When countless teenagers show signs of otherworldly possession, Sharpe and his partner must not only find the truth, but stop the apparent plague from destroying civilization itself. How far will Sharpe go to save humanity? Farther than you can imagine! This trade paperback collects the hard to find, critically acclaimed mini-series. [Phil Hester, John McCrae, Will Volley]
Something has been stalking Steve Austin. Something BIG. The moment Bionic Man fans have been clamoring for finally arrives with the introduction of Bigfoot into the hit series. His origins are unknown, but whatever this mysterious creature may be, Steve Austin has something it wants... and it will kill to get it. [(W) Phil Hester, Aaron Gillespie (A) Edgar Tadeo (CA) Alex Ross, Edgar Tadeo]
Covers: Alex Ross Writer: Kevin Smith with Phil Hester Artist: Jonathan Lau Colorist: Ivan Nunes Will Steve Austin's first official mission as The Bionic Man also be his last? After infiltrating the headquarters of his arch enemy, the crazed cyborg Hull, Steve finds himself in the clutches of the bizarre machine man known as Naga. Now Steve stands helpless as Hull's terrifying robot army is unleashed on the wider world. [(W) Kevin Smith, Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Alex Ross]
AA for monsters! Semi-pro baseball player Justin Ullrich has a problem - he's a werewolf and he wants to talk, but nobody's listening. Not his Mother, Priest, stoner pal, or his ex the succubus. So where does a monster with bloodlust issues go? He enters a twelve-step, self-help program, of course! But instead of finding answers he finds himself swept up in the identity politics of the monster set! [by Phil Hester, Chuck Satterlee & Kevin Mellon]
This Premiere Hardcover collects all six issues of 2008's blockbuster storyline, Broken Trinity, plus a slew of bonus material, from a cover gallery to behind-the-scenes commentary. Much like 2007's First Born story arc, Broken Trinity upsets the status quo of the Top Cow Universe as one of the three principal characters in the never-ending battle between Light and Dark-Witchblade, The Darkness and The Angelus-dies, never to return. In addition, new characters enter the fray, setting the stage for a new ongoing series to debut later in 2009! [(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic, Phil Hester (Cov) Stjepan Sejic]
(W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic, Phil Hester (Cov) Stjepan Sejic Collecting all six issues of 2008's blockbuster storyline, Broken Trinity, plus a cover gallery. In the tradition of such universe shaking stories as First Born, Broken Trinity upsets the status quo of the Top Cow Universe as one of the three principal characters in the never-ending battle between Light and Dark-Witchblade, The Darkness and The Angelus-dies, never to return. In addition, new characters enter the fray, setting the stage for a new ongoing series to debut later in 2009! Full Color 176 pages. trade paperback
Jackie Estacado is taken prisoner by the rebels and the true villain in Jackie's new life is revealed as "EMPIRE" rumbles towards its climactic conclusion! Writer Phil Hester (SUPERMAN: CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ARROW) and rising star Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) continue their re-defining run on THE DARKNESS. [(W) Phil Hester (P) Michael Broussard (I) Ryan Winn (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic]
To reclaim his soul from the demonic Sovereign, Jackie must defeat his last champion - a trailer park meth lord who happens to be immortal. Cut off from his full power, Jackie travels to the dark underbelly of the American heartland to execute a man who cannot die. Black Teeth continues the startling "Crooked" storyline and sets up the game-changing events that will alter The Darkness forever. Artist Michael Broussard returns as we count down to the 75th issue overall of The Darkness! / Cover A - Dale Keown / Cover B - Frazer Irving. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dale Keown, Frazer Irving]
"EMPIRE" continues with writer Phil Hester (SUPERMAN: CONFIDENTIAL, GREEN ARROW) and artist Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) as Jackie is finally confronted with the reality of his use of The Darkness in Sierra Munoz at the hands of the rebels. / Cover A - Dale Keown / Cover B - Stjepan Sejic. [(W) Phil Hester (P) Michael Broussard (I) Ryan Winn (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Seji]
Jackie Estacado is in Hell...literally! Jackie's soul has been condemned to eternal damnation and his assigned tormentor happens to be an ages-old enemy who bears a centuries-long grudge against The Darkness. But this enemy has a proposition for Jackie, a bargain that may prove more terrible than Hell itself. Meet The Sovereign. Availible in Jorge Lucas (cover A) and Dale Keown (cover B) [Phil Hester & Jorge Lucas]
Answers are revealed as writer Phil Hester (DEEP SLEEPER, GREEN ARROW) and Michael Broussard (UNHOLY UNION) are joined by second series artist Dale Keown (THE DARKNESS/PITT) to show us how Jackie and Dr. Kirchner first met. Oh, and Jackie takes on the US Government in the most explosive battle in The Darkness' history! Strap in, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. . [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard, Dale Keown (Cov) Dale Keown, Stjepan Sejic]
Weakened and battered after a conflict with The Darkness itself, Jackie Estacado flees Sierra Muñoz and heads back to the States. But the road home is no easy journey as he runs afoul of Mexican witches, wannabe gangsters and even Aphrodite IV! Jackie soon discovers his battle with The Darkness cast his soul into Hell while leaving his body and mind on Earth. Enter The Sovereign, an arch-demon who promises to reunite Jackie's body and soul, but at a price that may be worse than Hell itself. Plus, witness a possible future ruled by The Darkness run amok in a spectacular story drawn by a list of all-star artists! Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #7-10 and the double-sized The Darkness #75 (essentially issue #11 before the Legacy Numbering took effect), plus a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes extras! Bold, uncompromising and utterly thrilling. Under the skillful direction of Phil Hester, Michael Broussard and Jorge Lucas, The Darkness has risen to the top of my read pile. - Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible) Full Color 144 pages trade [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (CA) Dave Lanphear]
With Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer in full swing, go back rediscover the stories that made Ripclaw the most popular member of the renegade band of heroes called Cyberforce! Collected for the first time! Collects both Ripclaw mini-series plus Ripclaw Pilot Season, a cover gallery and plenty of bonus materials. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard & Various (CA) Michael Broussard, Steve Firchow]
PHIL HESTER's EPIC RUN CONCLUDES! Jackie Estacado has been pushed to the limit and beyond. He finally has something worth losing in his life and there is only one true threat to his happiness - the Darkness, itself. Utilizing the Sun Dagger, Estacado will die and plunge himself into the Darkness dimension itself to confront the very source of his gift and his curse. Longtime writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Bionic Man) concludes his critically acclaimed run on one of Top Cow's flagship franchises with art by ROMANO MOLENAAR (Within Temptation's the Unforgiving) and LEANDRO OLIVEIRA (Superman) with ""Total Darkness."" The perfect way to catch up before starting DAVID HINE and JEREMY HAUN's new run! Collects THE DARKNESS #96-100 [(W) Phil Hester (A) Romano Molenaar, Leandro Oliviera (CA) Michael Broussard]
Now's your chance to read "Empire," the first storyline by the new creative team of Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union) that marked the shocking return of The Darkness! Following the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado relocates to the secluded nation of Sierra Muñoz, where he explores new uses of his powers with the help of a shady professor. But Jackie is being manipulated, and when he finally realizes it, not even his Darkness powers may be enough to save him. Death, mayhem, destruction...all that and more are in this Darkness story that will surely become an instant classic. Featuring an unbelievable introductory price, a compelling story and talented creators, how can you go wrong? Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #1-6. NOTE: Advance solicited: Shipping for December 2008.
[(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (Cov) Dale Keown]
The haunted horseman returns to the DCU in a six-issue miniseries! Who is Chato Santana? A ruthless ganglord or a modern-day Robin Hood? Caught between the law and a power struggle in his gang, Chato meets Lazarus Lane, an impossibly old man with a possessed past. Witness this tale of rebirth, revenge, betrayal, justice, Hell, comeuppance, curses, and consequences. Written by Jai Nitz (BLUE BEETLE, THE BATMAN STRIKES!) with art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks (GREEN ARROW, NIGHTWING) [Written by Jai Nitz / Art and Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
The new El Diablo learns what it means to have a legacy name in the DCU. Expect new villains, old scores to settle and ancient evils to align against Chato Santana. With the 170-year-old Lazarus Lane in tow, El Diablo runs from the law and goes after the man who crippled him. [Written by Jai Nitz / Art and Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
The original El Diablo rides again! Chato Santana, the new El Diablo, catches up with the man that crippled him while Lazarus Lane fights for his life against Vorpal. Only one El Diablo will live through this fight.
[Written by Jai Nitz / Art and Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
The death of El Diablo! Chato Santana has been possessed by a gun-slinging spirit of vengeance. But what he's keeping inside will now be the death of him! If the gangsters out for Chato's blood don't kill him, the demons hunting El Diablo will. Trapped between two worlds, he'll discover even the DCU heroes are looking to send him to Hell! [Written by Jai Nitz / Art and Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
The end is near! The curse of El Diablo takes full control of Chato as the new villain Vorpal closes in for the kill! [Written by Jai Nitz / Art and Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
The fiery finale! He's lost his allies, his girlfriend and his soul - now former mob lord Chato Santana, the new El Diablo, must use all his Tony Soprano-like cleverness to escape the death penalty. Will the DCU's new spirit of vengeance live to see another day? [Written by Jai Nitz / Art and Cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks]
Written by Jai Nitz Art and cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks The 6-issue miniseries that reintroduced the haunted horseman of the Wild West is collected! It""s a tale of rebirth, revenge, betrayal, justice, comeuppance and curses as this DC hero begins a new legacy of adventure! 144 pages. Full Color.
"ALL THE BEST HEROES ARE ORPHANS" Duncan is faced with an unthinkable task in the shocking conclusion of our first story arc. Will he follow in his father's footsteps and commit an unforgivable crime to secure his current way of life, or follow his mother's lead and put everything at risk to preserve his humanity? [Story Phil Hester / Art & Cover Andy Kuhn]
Following a carefully negotiated custody agreement overseen by the U.N., Duncan and his mother settle in a quiet little town in Utah. After a tumultuous assimilation into the local high school, a violent confrontation with a creature from his father's past, and a courageous stand against his father Belloc, Duncan's life gains a semblance of normalcy. That is, until a mysterious stalker begins to hound his every move, his high school crush rejects his affection, and his father asks him to commit the unthinkable. Collects FIREBREATHER #1-4, plus the FIREBREATHER: THE IRON SAINT one-shot. [Phil Hester & Andy Kuhn]
The world is in panic as Godzilla reduces Tokyo to rubble. No one knows where the giant lizard has come from and even the most extreme military counter-measures prove useless. As the people of Japan struggle to survive Godzilla's wrath, the world's governments start thinking outside the box. Unfortunately, Godzilla may not be the only monster-sized threat the world faces...
Eric Powell, Tracy Marsh (w) Phil Hester (a) Alex Ross (c) The King of the Monsters rises again and, for the first time in comics, he's bringing lots of other beloved Toho monsters with him in one destructive saga! When Godzilla appears off the coast of Japan, the Japanese government must respond quickly to contain the disaster... but before long, other monsters start appearing all over the world. Can humanity survive this mysterious onslaught of giant beasts? Writers Eric Powell (The Goon) and Tracy Marsh bring the mayhem a-plenty, and artist Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) brings the massive monsters to life!
Eric Powell & Tracy Marsh (w) Phil Hester (a) Eric Powell, Alex Ross (c) The King of the Monsters rises again, and for the first time in comics, he's bringing lots of other beloved Toho monsters with him in one destructive saga, and The Goon's Eric Powell is sounding the alarm. Powell will also paint covers for each issue of this new ongoing series, including a wraparound cover to kick things off! Acclaimed artist Phil Hester signs on for the first storyline, and Alex Ross supplies a painted 50/50 variant cover! This is the Big G storyline you've been waiting for!
The conclusion to The Were-Hog of Siloville comes screaming at you like a chicken-fried bat out of hell. Can Golly overcome not only the assembled forces of Hell, but his own intractable incompetence to save the earth as we know it? For fans of Preacher and The Goon. Cover by TYLER WALPOLE. [Phil Hester & Brook Turner ]
Golly's battle with a coven of goth faux-vampires has resulted in his near death at the hands of their true vampire master. As Golly hovers between this world and the next will his insights from the afterlife prove enough to defeat the sinister bloodsuckers? [Story Phil Hester / Art & Cover Brook Turner ]
A new villain has arrived in Century City. Gravilov is a high-tech arms dealer, bent on using Green Hornet's city as a base from which to ship death worldwide. As Green Hornet and Kato try to stop Gravilov, the fight becomes very personal. Old enemies must become new allies, to save the lives of those dear to Kato. [(W) Ande Parks (A) Ronan Cliquet (CA) Phil Hester, Stephen Sadowski]
Introducing the world's worst super hero! When a low-level S.H.I.E.L.D. agent gets a hold of Hank Pym's new Ant-Man suit, you know the Marvel Universe is in trouble. He's not concerned with saving the world or helping others. He's concerned with getting through the day and getting a leg up on life. He's not going to use his powers responsibly, he's going to use them for the betterment of himself. He's Ant-Man, a new hero for the modern world. If you thought Robert Kirkman pushed the boundaries of what could be in a Marvel Comic with MARVEL ZOMBIES just wait until you see what he does in here! Collecting IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #1-6. [Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN - Penciled by PHIL HESTER - Cover by PHIL HESTER]
IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #6 - A 32 page comic published by Marvel Comics. [Written By Robert Kirkman Pencils and Cover By Phil Hester]
Eric O'Grady has found himself in need of a little employment. It costs money to be on the run from the law. Luckily DAMAGE CONTROL is on the lookout for someone who can safely sift through rubble for survivors. Don't worry, though--he'll still have plenty of time to spy on the ladies like the despicable human-being that he is. [Written by Robert Kirkman Pencils And Cover by Phil Hester]
Ant-Man and Damage Control find themselves face-to-face with the ever dangerous, ever deadly DRAGON MAN--who is neither a ""dragon"" nor a ""man."" You'd think Eric O'Grady, our resident ""Irredeemable"" Ant-Man would be able to relate to someone with such a dishonest name--but one look at our cover will tell you--that's NOT the case. Also in this issue: Eric finally registers as a law-abiding card-carrying super hero in an issue that is not to be missed! For REALS! [Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN - Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER]
WORLD WAR HULK tie-in! Ant-Man is still on the run, hiding from S.H.I.E.L.D. But now things have changed--the Hulk has come to town. Will Ant-Man finally be the hero he was born to become and defend New York City from the Green Goliath? Or will he use this [Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER ]
WORLD WAR HULK tie-in! Ant-Man is still on the run, hiding from S.H.I.E.L.D. But now things have changed--the Hulk has come to town. Will Ant-Man finally be the hero he was born to become and defend New York City from the Green Goliath? Or will he use this [Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER]
FINAL ISSUE! The story of Eric O'Grady comes to an end--or does it? Who lives, who dies, who gets double-crossed? The answers to these questions and many more in this final issue of the series everyone who read loved! So get your 'Save Irredeemable Ant-Man' campaigns ready. Hey, it worked for Runaways and She-Hulk. Why not Ant-Man?
[Written by Robert Kirkman Art by Phil Hester & Andre Parks Cover by Phil Hester]
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by PHIL HESTER & CORY WALKER Cover by PHIL HESTER When a low-level S.H.I.E.L.D. agent gets a hold of Hank Pym""s new Ant-Man suit, you know the Marvel Universe is in trouble. He""s not concerned with saving the world or helping others. He""s concerned with getting through the day and getting a leg up on life. He""s not going to use his powers responsibly, he""s going to use them for the betterment of himself. He""s Ant-Man, a new ""hero"" for the modern world. But it also costs money to be on the run from the law. Luckily, Damage Control is on the lookout for someone who can safely sift through rubble for survivors. Don""t worry, though - he""ll still have plenty of time to spy on the ladies like the despicable human-being that he is. If you thought Robert Kirkman pushed the boundaries of what could be in a Marvel Comic with MARVEL ZOMBIES, just wait until you see what he does in here! Collecting IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #1-12. 272 pages. /Rated T
Eric O'Grady has found himself in need of a little employment. It costs money to be on the run from the law. Luckily Damage Control is on the lookout for someone who can safely sift through rubble for survivors. Don't worry, though--he'll still have plenty of time to spy on the ladies like the despicable human-being that he is. Plus: Why fight super-villains when you can watch attractive ladies take their clothes off in the privacy of their own homes? Our little Irredeemable Ant-Man has got it made! That is, until he realizes that the current subject of his perverted voyeurism is none other than Carol Danvers - otherwise known as MS. MARVEL! Collecting IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #7-12. [Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN / Penciled by PHIL HESTER & CORY WALKER / Cover by FRANK CHO & JASON KEITH]
Faith collides when Patience, The Magdalena and Daredevil, the Man Without Fear meet in this stellar crossover by writer/artist Phil Hester (THE DARKNESS, GREEN ARROW) and Ande Parks (GREEN ARROW, CAPOTE IN KANSAS) When an ancient demon is bent on settling old scores with the Catholic Church, it's up to The Magdalena and Daredevil to stop him! [(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester (I) Ande Parks (Cov) Phil Hester/Stjepan Sejic]
B. Clay Moore teams with Phil Hester & Ande Parks to shed light on the origins of the Jimmy Olsen/Superman relationship in the first of a three-part story, in which Superman invents a way for Jimmy to signal him, and Metropolis deals with giant murderous...toys? [Written by B. Clay Moore Pencils by Phil Hester Inks by Ande Parks / Cover by Hester & Parks]
"Signal to Noise" part 2 of 3. After dealing with the attack of 50- foot murderous toys, Superman works to keep Jimmy Olsen out of harm's way. But Jimmy's nose for trouble leads him straight to a reclusive toymaker named Winslow Schott, and this Toyman is curious about the strange watch Jimmy is wearing.... [Written by B. Clay Moore / Art and Cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
""Signal to Noise"" part 3 of 3. Jimmy Olsen finds himself in way over his head, held hostage by a sadistic toymaker and an array of sinister playthings. And the Man of Steel finds that Jimmy's new signal watch might be the tool of his destruction. [Written by B. Clay Moore / Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks]
Vampirella's on a quest for vengeance in an adventure that left her world forever changed! Her old nemesis the Blood Red Queen confronts her with an impossible choice: save the world or the love of her life - and she can't have it both ways. This culminates in a battle 30 years in the making: Vampi vs Chaos! Featuring the stunning art of rising superstar Stephen Segovia and the writing of Eisner Award-nominee Phil Hester and Harvey Award-nominee Joshua Hale Fialkov! Collects the entire best-selling storyline from the Vampirella Halloween Special 2006, the Fall, Summer and Winter 2007 issues of Vampirella Quarterly and includes all alternate covers and complete scripts from Hester and Fialkov. [Phil Hester, Joshua Fialkov, Stephen Segovia & Various]
DIANA must track down the truth behind what's happened to her timeline and learn who destroyed PARADISE ISLAND! Collects WONDER WOMAN #600-606. [(W) J. Michael Straczynski, Phil Hester (A) Don Kramer, Eduardo Pansica (CA) Alex Garner]
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