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Written by MARV WOLFMAN, DAVID MICHELINIE, ROGER STERN, DENNY O'NEIL, JIM SHOOTER, MARK GRUENWALD, BILL MANTLO & STAN LEE Penciled by KEITH POLLARD, MIKE ESPOSITO, JIM STARLIN, BOB MCLEOD, JOHN BYRNE, JIM MOONEY, FRANK GIACOIA, AL MILGROM, SAL BUSCEMA, PABLO MARCOS, GENE DAY, JOHN ROMITA JR., BRETT BREEDING, ALAN WEISS, JOE SINNOTT, FRANK MILLER & RICH BUCKLER Cover by KEITH POLLARD J. Jonah Jameson's spent years making Spider-Man's life difficult - but payback's a switch when he gets shackled to Spidey, who has to rescue the irascible editor from not one but TWO mad scientists! Plus: the introductions of the Fly and Jigsaw! Electro, Mysterio, Calypso and Mesmero! And a Dr. Octopus saga so big it took two annuals to cover it! The death of a forgotten Golden Age hero and the fate of the burglar who started Spidey's career in the first place! Features first appearances by the Black Cat and Madame Web! Guest-starring Captain America, Dazzler, Dr. Strange, the Punisher and Spider-Woman! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #186-210, ANNUAL #13-14 and PETER PARKER, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1. 600 pages. / All Ages
Writer: Garth Ennis Art: Russ Braun, Peter Snejbjerg, Carlos Ezquerra Cover: John Cassaday All three acclaimed Ennis Battlefields books in one massive hardcover collected edition! THE NIGHT WITCHES (By Garth Ennis, Russ Braun and Tony Avina) DEAR BILLY (By Garth Ennis, Peter Snejbjerg and Rob Steen) THE TANKIES #1 (By Garth Ennis, Carlos Ezquerra and Tony Avina) This massive 200 Page Hardcover Edition also features bonus materials such as sketches and commentary from Ennis along with a complete cover gallery by series cover artists John Cassaday and Garry Leach! Recommended for Mature Readers.
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO Cover by MIKE PERKINS The biggest House of M story is finally revealed: how did Magneto take over the world? He began life as a penniless refugee, but rose to conquer the entire planet...and now Christos N. Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers) and Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) show you how the Master of Magnetism did it! Witness Magneto's first battle with the Sentinels...the tragic end of his marriage...and his fight against Apocalypse for leadership of all mutants! The secret history of the House of M unfolds here! Collecting CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #1-5. 120 pages. /Rated T .
See them here for the first and only time! All of Hero Initiative's 100-plus covers to DC Comics' Justice League of America #50 are on display in this great book, with art from Mark Bagley, Alan Davis, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, George Pérez, Frank Quitely, John Romita, Sr., Alex Ross, and more! See all the covers, along with a special behind-the-scenes section showing developmental art and more!
Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by VAL SEMEIKS & MAHMUD ASRAR Cover by MIKE DEODATO This is it, the return of...the Savage She-Hulk?! Three months ago, Jennifer Walters - known throughout her career in the Marvel Universe as a high-profile lawyer - was disbarred. But why? Who engineered the scandal that resulted in our heroine losing the one thing that has defined her for so long? Time to answer all the questions...as a controversial side of the jade giantess erupts once again! Then, from the pages of INCREDIBLE HERCULES comes...yeah, you guessed it, Hercules! Plus, a sci-fi spectacular guest-starring the Lady Liberators and the female heroes from the Guardians of the Galaxy! Collecting SHE-HULK #28-30 and COSMIC COLLISION. 120 pages. Rated T.
(W/A) Various This giant bargain-priced 216-page Tick collection is jam-packed with classic Tick Christmas specials! Six comics in one gigantic fun-filled tome guaranteed to make you the absolute King of Christmas and the hero of all family gatherings! Cover by Sean Wang.
The re-presentation of IDW's TRANSFORMERS Universe continues in Volume 4! This collection includes the TRANSFORMERS series Maximun Dinobots and the four-part Drift story, as well as Spotlights: Cyclonus, Hardhead, Doubledealer, Sideswipe, Drift, Metroplex, and Jazz.
(W) Tony Isabella The volume of stunning artistry and memorable characters in this one-of-a kind guide entices both seasoned and casual collectors. Readers will find comic books produced between 1930 and the present, from all genres, represented by cover with background details including publisher, year of imprint, series and issue numbers, intriguing story notes and the reason it was chosen for this unique book.
(W) Dan Wickline (C) Talent Caldwell Sinbad's next adventure leads the captain and his crew to Egypt in order to find the next piece of the Jericho visor called the Crown of Anubis. There they are joined by a mysterious yet beautiful woman from Sinbad's past who offers to guide Sinbad on his dangerous questa quest that will take them to the lost City of the Dead. Don't miss this series that reinvents the legend of Sinbad, as he and his eclectic crew set out on yet another incredible adventure.
(E) Paul Gravett There have been other guides to comics and comics characters, but this book is the only one that is global in breadth, considerate of every genre, fully illustrated, and offers a critical assessments to winnow out only the very best works. This colorful and authoritative review includes every important artist in comic books, manga and graphic novels. Visually amazing, this critical history of the graphic narrative form - including comic books, manga and graphic novels - is a must have for any comic buff or collector.
This summers sees an explosion of stunning stories in 2000 AD, the UK's multi-award-winning SF anthology! Mega-City criminal Lenny Zero returns for a new series, Zero's 7, as he assembles a heist team to pull off the most audacious robbery ever seen in the metropolis; warrior without a soul Aquila is back in Blood of the Iceni as Boudicca entrusts him with a mission to assassinate a Roman target; Ichabod Azrael tumbles through the dimensions, tracked by the Hunter in The Grievous Journey of Ichabod Azrael; the ETC cops are investigating a series of murders in Grey Area: This Island Earth; and the Day of Chaos has arrived in Judge Dredd, but who remains alive to witness it?
It's extreme cartooning: on 24-Hour Comics Day, cartoonists try to create a 24-page comic in 24 hours. The latest volume in this Eisner-nominated series is jam-packed with choice stories from some of the 1200 artists in 17 countries who took part in 2006, plus coverage of the event. [Various]
Mark Haynes, J.C. Vaughan, Beau Smith (w) Jean Diaz, Renato Guedes, Steve Bryant (a) Photo (c) An action-packed collection of IDW's complete run of comics based on the acclaimed TV show, 24. Follow Jack Bauer's exploits before President Palmer's victory as he tries to eliminate a mass murderer in the former-Yugoslavia, struggles with drug cartels, radical separatists, as well as economic and ecological chaos. This volume collects four one-shots, 24: One Shot, 24: Midnight Sun, 24 Stories, and 24: Cold Warriors, and the five-issue prequel story 24: Nightfall. TPB Full Color. 340 Pages 6"" x 9""o ISBN: 978-1-60010-544-9
Comic fan Michael Finn has been going to conventions for years getting 3-minute sketches. He'll toss an artist a backing board, and ask him to do a sketch in three minutes, no more. The results are often stunning and surprising. Now, The Hero Initiative has collected Michael's sketches into this great art book, featuring contributions from Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Steve McNiven, George Perez, John Romita Sr. and Jr., Walter Simonson, Michael Turner and more! See faves like Spider-Man, the Hulk, Hellboy, Wolverine, Conan and more, all benefiting The Hero Initiative! Features an original cover by Joe Quesada! . [Various]
(W) Andy Ewington (A) Various Having decided to forego the test that would determine whether his unborn child is carrying the all-important ''Super-S'' gene, which differentiates the genetic makeup of a superhero from that of a normal person, journalist James Stanley sets out on a quest to interview forty-five super-powered individuals in the hope that their experiences may better prepare him for the birth of a child that is potentially gifted with extraordinary abilities. Each page illustrated by a different artist, featuring the work of Liam Sharp, Jock, Sean Philips, Randy Green, Charlie Adlard and Dan Brereton, to name but a few of the 45 contributors.
A spellbinding story of five heroes pushed to their limits! It's 17th-century Japan, a time and place of violent upheaval, wandering Ronin, and mysterious Geisha. Into this strange and dangerous world come Wolverine, Pyslocke, Punisher, Hulk and Deadpool. Five of Marvel's greatest heroes — as you've never seen them before. Each has been wronged by a powerful tyrant. Each has taken a solemn vow — of vengeance! Collecting 5 RONIN #1-5.
Written by PETER MILLIGAN Penciled by TOMM COKER, DALIBOR TALAJIC, LAURENCE CAMPBELL, GORAN PARLOV & LEANDRO FERNANDEX Covers by JOHN CASSADAY & DAVID AJA In the age of samurai, death is their only master. Wolverine - the undying killer. Hulk - the barely contained monster. Punisher - the soldier without a war. Psylocke - the beauty who can look within you. Deadpool - the world's most dangerous fool. In feudal Japan, the spirits of these five heroes live on as you've never seen them before. These aren't super heroes. They are disgraced warriors, masterless samurai. They are 5 Ronin. Collecting 5 RONIN #1-5. 136 pages. /Parental Advisory
The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories. Included here are stories from MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1, GOTHAM CENTRAL #40, ANIMAL MAN #16, DETECTIVE COMICS #350, METAL MEN #45, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #97, STRANGE ADVENTURES #226, RIP HUNTER: TIME MASTER #97, SECRET ORIGINS #35 and JSA: SAVAGE TIMES!
[Written and Illustrated by Various / Cover by J.G. Jones]
Acclaimed artist J.G. Jones delivered on what seemed to be an impossible task - 52 consecutive, weekly covers for 52, DC Comics' biggest project of 2006 - and he delivered in incredible fashion! Now, readers can enjoy every one of these stunning covers in one volume, complete with commentary by the artist, thumbnail sketches, background information and more. Also included are the covers Jones created for the novel and four 52 collections. Scheduled to arrive in October. [Written by Various / Art and Cover by J.G. Jones]
(W) Paul Levitz In 1935, DC Comics founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson published New Fun #1, the first comic book with all-new, all-original comic material. What began as disposable media for children was soon on its way to becoming the mythology of our time, the 20th century's answer to Atlas or Zorro. Over 40,000 comic books later, in honor of the publisher's 75th-anniversary, Taschen has produced the single most comprehensive book on DC Comics in an edition even Superman might have trouble lifting. Over 2,000 images are reproduced to bring the storylines, the characters, and their creators to vibrant life as they've never been seen before. Telling the tales behind the tomes is 35-year DC veteran Paul Levitz, whose in-depth essays trace the company's history, from its pulp origins through to the future of digital publishing.
A collection of four action-packed standalone prequel stories to this summer's most anticipated movie! Co-written by Chuck Dixon (G.I. Joe) and Erik Burnham (Nanovor: Game Day), A-Team: War Stories gives fans a look at the team before it was a team, showcasing individual wartime adventures of Hannibal, B.A., Murdock, and Face. Together or alone, one thing is guaranteed when these four are involved: high-explosive excitement! [(w) Chuck Dixon, Erik Burnham (a) Various (ca) Michael Gaydos]
Paranormal crime scenes wreak havoc on Abe Sapien as he investigates a recluse demonologist's evil house, a haunted lake, and a sunken Soviet U-boat filled with zombies! [(W) Mike Mignola, John Arcudi (A) James Harren & Various (CA) Mike Mignola, Dave Stewart]
The entire run of BATMAN AND ROBIN by writer GRANT MORRISON is collected in an oversized, slipcased ABSOLUTE EDITION! The DYNAMIC DUO battle the CIRCUS OF STRANGE and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious DOMINO KILLER! With BRUCE WAYNE absent from GOTHAM CITY, the new Batman and Robin must deal with the deadly return of THE JOKER! Collects BATMAN AND ROBIN #1-16 and BATMAN: THE RETURN #1! [(W) Grant Morrison (A) Frank Quitely & Various (CA) Frank Quitely]
Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Mark Buckingham, Chris Bachalo, Jeffrey Jones, Dave McKean and Mark Pennington Cover by Dave McKean "The landmark comic-book series that actually made Death seem . . . cool." - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on THE SANDMAN From the pages. of Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN comes the young, pale, perky, fan-favorite character Death in a new Absolute Edition collecting her solo adventures! Featuring the miniseries DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1-3 in which Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year old homeless woman find her missing heart. Also included is the DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE 3-issue miniseries featuring the story of a rising star in the music world wrestling with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into Death's imminent realm. And enjoy a plethora of extras including the DEATH TALKS ABOUT LIFE AIDS pamphlet, stories from VERTIGO: WINTER's EDGE #2 and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, the short story "The Wheel" from the 9-11 tribute book, SANDMAN #8 and #20 and extras from the DEATH GALLERY one-shot along with an intro from Amanda Palmer, the lead singer of the hit musical group The Dresden Dolls! It's all combined right here for the first time in one volume. This Absolute Edition slipcased hardcover is also the perfect companion for THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN and ideal for fans of Gaiman's sprawling, intimate comics work! 8.25" x 12.5", 360 pages. Full Color.
The mind-blowing event from 2008 is collected in this spectacular new hardcover collecting FINAL CRISIS #1-7, FINAL CRISIS: SUBMIT #1, FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #1-2 and the FINAL CRISIS SKETCHBOOK, plus the newly added FINAL CRISIS #1 DIRECTOR's CUT and BATMAN #682-683, all written by Grant Morrison, now with SEVEN NEW STORY PAGES BY MORRISON AND MAHNKE! What happens when evil wins? That's the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between light and dark. This oversized, slipcased hardcover comes with its own pair of 3-D glasses! [(W) Grant Morrison (A) J. G. Jones & Various (CA) J. G. Jones]
Written by Geoff Johns Art by Ethan Van Sciver, Darwyn Cooke, Prentis Rollins, Marlo Alquiza and Mick Gray Cover by Ethan Van Sciver In 2004, writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver - the team behind the current blockbuster THE FLASH: REBIRTH - restored Hal Jordan to his place as the greatest Green Lantern of all with the best-selling miniseries GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Now, DC Comics is pleased to present this perennial favorite in the slipcased, Absolute format. Follow Hal Jordan on his journey from fearless test pilot to Super Hero, from villain to the spirit of vengeance, and finally, returning to his true calling as Green Lantern of Space Sector 2814. This amazing Absolute edition includes GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH #1-6, GREEN LANTERN #1, the preview story from Wizard Magazine and a tale from GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005 featuring spectacular artwork by Darwyn Cooke. 8.25"" x 12.5"", 224 pages. Full Color.
Written by ALAN MOORE Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY, ERIC SHANOWER, CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III The final Absolute edition of Alan Moore's epic collects issues #24-32 with the spectacular artwork of J.H. Williams III! Promethea is back from her tour of the higher realms - but how will her friend Stacia, who took her place as Promethea while she was gone, deal with her reappearance? Then, the end of the world is nigh - and The Painted Doll intends to settle accounts with Promethea before it's too late. This new oversized, slipcased collection includes the dazzling final issue of the series, as well as the ""Little Margie"" stories illustrated by Eric Shanower, plus Chris Sprouse's version of the end of the world Promethea shared with other ABC heroes from TOM STRONG #36! 328 pages. 8.25"" x 12.5""
The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including "Brief Lives," in which the Sandman's sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story "Ramadan," a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book) Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN #50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY #1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN #50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, Little Endless and more)! Plus, an introduction by artist Jill Thompson. [Written by Neil Gaiman / Art by Various / Cover by Dave McKean]
The latest oversized deluxe slipcased SANDMAN hardcover collects the Eisner Award-winning THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS plus DREAM HUNTERS (both the prose novella and the comics adaptation) and the hard-to-find SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE, featuring Wesley Dodds!
Cover: Darick Robertson Writer: Ryan Sohmer Artist: Various Colorist: Ed Ryzowski The Absolute Ultimate Gutters Omnibus Volume 1 is the first printed collection of the wildly popular Gutters comic. Written by Ryan Sohmer (Least I Could Do, Looking For Group), Gutters is a series of standalone pages that parody the comic book industry and the heroes and characters that dwell within. Each page is penciled, inked and colored by a different artist, varying from the industry veteran to the newcomer. Volume 1 is an over-sized full color (and glossy) printed book. With a cover by Darick Robertson (The Boys, Transmetropolitan) and a forward by Daniel Way (Deadpool, Wolverine), you won't want to miss this.
Dean Haspiel, Nick Bertozzi, Michael Cavallaro, Mike Dawson, Simon Fraser, Michel Fiffe, Tim Hamilton, Ulises Farinas, Leland Purvis, Joe Infurnari, Roger Langridge, Molly Crabapple, John Leavitt, Pedro Camargo, Jim Dougan, Hyeondo Park, Maurice Fontenot, Jennifer Hayden (w & a) Nick Bertozzi (c) In the tradition of the acclaimed and groundbreaking anthology, Flight, the ACT-I-VATE Primer showcases a wide array of stories and talent-18 innovative creators, 16 intriguing properties, one beautiful book-and ALL-NEW, never before seen stories and art! Hardcover. Full Color. 160 Pages 9"" x 6.75"" ISBN: 978-1-60010-528-9
In the tradition of the acclaimed and groundbreaking anthology, Flight, the ACT-I-VATE Primer showcases a wide array of stories and talent-18 innovative creators, 16 intriguing properties, one beautiful book-and ALL-NEW, never before seen stories and art! [(W/A) Dean Haspiel & Various (CA) Nick Bertozzi]
Superman's NEW secret identity revealed! LOIS LANE continues her investigation into the mystery of Earth's FIRST Superman! Plus: An all-new back-up story! [(W) Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch (A) Rick Bryant & Various (CA) Rags Morales]
Written by Greg Rucka Art by Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernadez Cover by Andrew Robinson Nightwing and Flamebird, meet Nadira Va-Dim and Az-Rel, the Bonnie and Clyde of Krypton. They""ve got all of your powers, but absolutely none of your morals. Good luck! Scheduled to arrive on June 10 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson & Rucka Art by Julián López; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by Fernando Dagnino & Raúl Fernandez ""Codename: Patriot"" part 2! Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo - Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and how does it tie in with General Lane's plans? Meanwhile, Superman and Supergirl arrive on Earth searching for the shooter - but will their actions here cause more harm than good? Continued in SUPERGIRL #44! And in part 2 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle - can he keep it together without annihilating an entire town? Luckily a deadly new player is about to take that choice out of his hands - permanently! Scheduled to arrive on August 12 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann; co-feature written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka Art by Pere Pérez; co-feature art by CAFU Cover by CAFU With a new lease on life, Nightwing and Flamebird return to Metropolis determined to hunt down one of General Zod's few remaining sleeper agents. Continued in SUPERMAN #696! And in the co-feature, Captain Atom is back on Earth, but his struggle to break his ties with Mirabai and Project 7734 aren't over yet. Guest-starring Metropolis's own super-powered protector, Mon-El! And check out the connecting cover art on these two issues! Scheduled to arrive on January 13 40 pages. Full Color.
Scheduled to arrive on February 10 40 pages. Full Color. Written by Greg Rucka & Eric Trautmann co-feature written by James Robinson & James Rucka Art by Pere Pérez co-feature art by CAFU cover by CAFU Nightwing and Flamebird race the clock to capture Jax-Ur, the most dangerous of Zod's sleeper agents. And in the Captain Atom co-feature, our hero explores the horrors of his past with the help of Mon-El and Starfire!
Written by GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN Co-feature written by JAMES ROBINSON & GREG RUCKA Art by PERE PÉREZ; Co-feature art by CAFU Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY In this corner - the already beaten, exhausted and bruised Nightwing & Flamebird! And in this corner - the reincarnation of the all-powerful Kryptonian sun god Rao! Place your bets! (Smart money's on the sun god.) And in the co-feature, Captain Atom has to answer for his past sins by fighting the entire Justice League of America single-handedly!
Written by GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN Co-feature written by JAMES ROBINSON Art by PERE PÉREZ Co-feature art by CAFU ACTION COMICS ships twice in April! With Nightwing nowhere in sight, Flamebird comes face-to-face with the rampaging Rao! But can she defeat him by herself? Luckily, it looks like she won't have to! Enter: Wonder Woman and the Justice Society of America! And in the co-feature, Captain Atom discovers that to complete his journey, he must first travel through the lost world of Skartaris!
Collecting classic stories by master artist Steve Ditko from the pages of CAPTAIN ATOM #83-89, BLUE BEETLE #1-5, MYSTERIOUS SUSPENSE #1 and CHARLTON BULLSEYE #1, 2 and 5, plus the title story intended for BLUE BEETLE #6 (published in CHARLTON PORTFOLIO #9-10) as well as an 8-page Question story by Alex Toth and a foreword by Charlton's then-editor Dick Giordano. [Written By David Kaler, Roger Stern, Michael Uslan and Various Art By Steve Ditko, Alex Toth and Var]
(E) Greg Sadowski A long-overdue celebration of the classic comic book covers that jostled for attention monthly on mid-20th century newsstands. Majestic, iconic, chaotic and sometimes downright weird, Action! Mystery! Thrills! unfurls 160 classic covers in full-sized glory. Featuring scores of cover artists including Carl Barks, Charles Biro, Dick Briefer, L.B. Cole, Jack Cole, Reed Crandall, Will Eisner, Bill Everett, Lou Fine, Walt Kelly, Jack Kirby, Mac Raboy, and Alex Schomburg. A must for anyone with even the passing interest in the Golden Age!
Written by MARK GRUENWALD, JOHN BYRNE, DWAYNE MCDUFFIE, HOWARD MACKIE, RON FRENZ, TOM DEFALCO, TERRY AUSTIN, DAVID MICHELINIE & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by PAUL RYAN, JOHN BYRNE, VINCE MIELCAREK, DWAYNE TURNER, AL MILGROM, KIERON DWYER, RON LIM, HERB TRIMPE, RON FRENZ, MIKE VOSBURG, COLLEEN DORAN, ERIK LARSEN, TODD MCFARLANE, SAL BUSCEMA, MIKE ESPOSITO & ALEX SAVIUK Covers by ALAN DAVIS & JOHN BYRNE Two dozen of Marvel's top talents set more than 40 super heroes against at least as many super villains in the premier crossover event of the 1990s! Plus: the debut of the New Warriors! The destruction of Avengers Island! Spider-Man's cosmic power and the madness of the Scarlet Witch! A three-headed monster, a three-faced robot, a trip through the worlds of What If? and more! Special guest-appearance by Abraham Lincoln! Collecting AVENGERS #311-313, AVENGERS ANNUAL #19; AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #26-29; AVENGERS WEST COAST #53-55; CAPTAIN AMERICA #365-367; IRON MAN #251-252; QUASAR #5-7; Thor #411-413; CLOAK & DAGGER #9; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #326-329; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #158-160; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #59-61. 744 pages. /Rated A
The Acts of Vengeance are here, and no hero is left untouched! Witness some of the most unexpected battles of all time! Wolverine vs. Tiger Shark! Dr. Strange vs. Hobgoblin! The Punisher vs. Dr. Doom! Daredevil vs. Ultron! Power Pack vs. Typhoid Mary! And while the Fantastic Four fight against the passing of a Super Hero Registration Act, Psylocke is changed forever at the hands of Mojo! Collecting Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #334-336; WOLVERINE (1988) #19-20; DR. STRANGE, SORCEROR SUPREME (1988) #11-13; INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #363; PUNISHER (1987) #28-29; PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL (1988) #12-13; MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT (1989) #8-10; DAREDEVIL (1964) #275-276; POWER PACK (1984) #53; ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #79-80; NEW MUTANTS (1983) #84-86; UNCANNY X-MEN #256-258; X-FACTOR (1986) #49-50; DAMAGE CONTROL (1989) #1-4; and WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #64-65.
A ""Legion Academy"" single-issue story starring the enthusiastic (and sometimes ditzy) Legionnaire-in-training, Comet Queen! We learn her origin tale and the tragedies she has endured on her path to graduation.
Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ It's ""Graduation Day"" for the seniors at the Legion Academy as they find out their new postings - and the lucky ones AREN't headed for Legion membership. Scheduled to arrive on JULY 6 32 pages. Full Color. RATED T
ADVENTURE COMICS #529 - Full Color. Description: Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by GERALDO BORGES and MARLO ALQUIZA Cover by FRANCIS PORTELA The final, fatal battle for the Legion Academy freshman class. Is this the end of the Academy at Cosmic King's hand? Scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 3 32 pages. Full Color. RATED T 32 pages. Rated: T
THE FUN WILL NEVER END IN THIS HOT ALL-AGES SERIES! The awesome adventures of Finn, Jake, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum and the Ice King continue in the latest issue of this critically-acclaimed, on-going series! Demand is high for this new all-ages classic with the first issue going to a 3rd printing and the 2nd issue in its second printing, order early so you don't miss out! [(W) Ryan North, Steve Wolfhard (A) Shelli Paroline & Various (CA) Chris Houghton, James Lloyd]
(W/A) James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost In this action-packed cartooning adventure, kids will have as much fun making comics and reading them! Embark on a journey with a knight and a magical cartooning elf into a fun-filled comics lesson you've never seen the likes of before.
This volume collects the Red Sonja tales from Marvel's Red Sonja #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re-mastered color! These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series. This is a must-have collection of never-before-reprinted material, featuring cover art by Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Editor-in-chief, Roy Thomas provides an introduction! Ships with two covers in an equal ratio.
[Roy Thomas, Frank Thorne & Various]
An all-new printing of the best-selling Adventures of Red Sonja Volume 1 featuring the classic Marvel Comics adventures of the She-Devil with a Sword - with newly re-mastered interior color art! Containing the Red Sonja tales from Marvel Feature #1-7, these tales are where it all began, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series from Dynamite! Colorist Jose Villarrubia specifically re-mastered Neal Adams' story for this collection! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas, provides the introduction!
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Written by JERRY SIEGEL AND DON CAMERON Art by JOE SHUSTER & OTHERS Cover by JACK BURNLEY The original adventures of Superman when he was a boy are collected for the first time, from MORE FUN COMICS #101-107 and ADVENTURE COMICS #103-121. Set in Smallville, the future Man of Steel learns responsibility as he deals with problems of every sort in the post-World War II Midwest. [(w) Jerry Siegel; Don Cameron (a) Various (ca) Jack Burnley]
ADVENTURES OF THE MASK OMNIBUS Michael Eury (W), Kilian Plunkett (A), Neil Vokes (A), Jay Geldhof (A), Dev Madan (A), Marc Campos (A), and Bruce Timm (Cover) Full Color. 392 pages TPB, 6"" x 9"" Life in Edge City has always been tough for Stanley Ipkiss. He""s as good-natured and decent as they come, but nice don""t pay the bulldog or make points with the ladies. Stanley knows he""s destined for greater things, but how to get there? Enter the Mask, an ancient artifact that imbues its wearer with the power to do just about anything one desires . . . especially if one desires zoot suits, pies, mallets, cartoon bug eyes, and a penchant for Latin song stylings! Stanley Ipkiss now has the world on a string, but in that world there are many of vastly lesser niceness than Stanley who desire the Mask""s power for themselves. Collects for the first time, the Mask comics stories based on the blockbuster film and animated TV series.
Written by KURT BUSIEK, RICK REMENDER, PAUL CORNELL & DAN SLOTT Penciled by MARKO DJURDJEVIC, CHRIS SAMNEE, LEONARD KIRK & MORE! Cover by GREG TOCCHINI Heroic Age Variant by MIKE PERKINS Eisner-winner & fan-favorite KURT BUSIEK RETURNS TO MARVEL! THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! The Heroes are restored to their rightful place in this new era, and the world is safer for them. They defeated Osborn & his Siege on Asgard, now they have one last foe to face: the Mayor of New York -- J. Jonah Jameson! Also, MI13 come to the US, but one of them isn't leaving--they are defecting to the AVENGERS?! Plus Dr. Voodoo's Sorcerer Supreme duties infringe on ""date night"" and how much trouble can Spider-Man get into in one day? The answer: A LOT! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Greg Tocchini]
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER, BRIAN REED, PAUL CORNELL & DAN SLOTT Penciled by DAVID BALDEON, CHAD WAYNE HARDIN, MARK BROOKS & TY TEMPLETON Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! The Heroic Age continues in this next set of star-studded stories told in the Mighty Marvel Manner! In a special YOUNG ALLIES prelude story, Greg Willis makes the Wisconsin-to-Manhattan trek once more--but will he be leaving GRAVITY behind this time? Spider-Man encounters the new super hero in town...Norman Osborn's AMERICAN SON?! But the man wearing the armor is the last guy Spidey expects! In the Age of Heroes, the YOUNG MASTERS must decide whose side they're on and, with the Dark Reign lifted, THE GAUNTLET soldiers on--all the way to Afghanistan. 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by JONATHAN MABERRY, ELLIOTT KALAN, JOE CASEY & DAN SLOTT Penciled by GIANLUCA GUGLIOTTA, NATHAN FOX, TY TEMPLETON & MORE! Cover by JAE LEE The Heroic Age continues with more titantic tales from across the mighty Marvel U! Follow Shuri, the deadly Black Panther, as she sets the world on fire crossing paths, and claws, with the rest of MU! Find out the truth behind Captain America's time on ice and the native peoples who stumbled across his frosty tomb! PLUS: Zodiac's back and ready for the Age of Villains to begin...and Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier has an all-new assignment for Initiative cadet Cloud 9! 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by GREG TOCCHINI Marvel's top talent comes together to usher in the Heroic Age! Having defeated Norman Osborn and his siege of Asgard, the heroes have been restored to their rightful place in this new era - and this collection helps gets you in on the ground floor! Featuring J. Jonah Jameson, Doctor Voodoo, Captain Britain and MI13, Spider-Man, Gravity, American Son, the Young Masters, Gauntlet, Sharon Carter, Victoria Hand, Maria Hill, Blue Marvel, Taskmaster, Squirrel Girl, Black Panther, Captain America, Zodiac, and Cloud 9. Collecting AGE OF HEROES #1-4, plus the historic HEROIC AGE MAGAZINE. 200 pages. /Rated T
(W) Jason Hofius, George Khoury Age of TV Heroes examines the history of the live-action television adventures of everyone's favorite comic book heroes! This volume features the in-depth stories of the actors and behind-the-scene players that made the classic super-hero television programs we all grew up with. From The Adventures of Superman and Batman to The Tick and Smallville, it's colorfully presented in vivid detail, lavishly designed with a bevy of color photographs.
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, CLAYTON HENRY & GABRIEL HARDMAN Cover by STUART IMMONEN Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS It's a double-dose of intrigue and adventure this month with back-to-back Atlas action! What a difference a half-century makes: As the Agents of 1958 find themselves battling deep behind the Iron Curtain, the Agents of today are locked in mortal conflict with Captain America! And if Bob Grayson loses his mind, that may very well be the end for the Agents of today! And if that weren't enough... Issue #5 brings the throwdown to end all throwdowns! The Agents of Atlas face off with the NEW AVENGERS!!! What a perfect time for M-11 to take one of his unpredictable courses of decisive action. Rated V for VIOLENT. 32 pages. / Rated T
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, CHRIS SAMNEE & GABRIEL HARDMAN Covers by HUMBERTO RAMOS See the Agents of Atlas do battle with some of Marvel's most powerful teams! First, Venus has been kidnapped and intel suggests that theres only one machine that can help - CEREBRA - which brings the Agents of Atlas head to head with no less than THE X-MEN! Then, spacetime is being selectively eroded by an unknown force. To stop the effect, the Agents seek the help of the Avengers - and find a much earlier version of the team than they expected. Next, the Thunderbolts see if they can take down the squad of '50s misfits without destroying America first. Collecting X-MEN VS. AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-2 and AVENGERS VS. ATLAS #1-4. 144 pages. /Rated T [Humberto Ramos]
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, GABRIEL HARDMAN, CLAYTON HENRY & BENTON JEW Cover by ART ADAMS The heroes of the 1950s are back with big plans for the 21st Century! When Federal enforcers under the hand of Norman Osborn burst into an armory under control of the Atlas Foundation, Jimmy Woo's Agents go head-to-head with the new powers that be. How it all goes down will make the playing field of the modern Marvel Universe more volatile than ever! This edition comes packed with extras, including a 1950s flashback to the Agents of Atlas' first savage encounter with the man now known as Wolverine! Plus, the Avengers must enlist the help of the Agents to help take down Kang the Conqueror! And discover the key role the Agents of Atlas played in Marvel's blockbuster event of 2009-Inch Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust?! Collecting AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-5, WOLVERINE: AGENT OF ATLAS, GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS and material from SECRET INVASION: WHO DO YOU TRUST? & DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. 184 pages. Rated T.
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, GABRIEL HARDMAN, CLAYTON HENRY & BENTON JEW Cover by ART ADAMS Since becoming Khan and head of the Atlas Foundation, James Woo has attempted to use his boundless resources and far-reaching influence for good with the help of his teammates, the Agents of Atlas: Gorilla-Man, Marvel Boy, Namora, M-11 the Human Robot and Venus. Not surprisingly, their goals sit in stark contrast to those of Norman Osborn, head of H.A.M.M.E.R. With each party hoping to use the other to its advantage, Woo makes a deal with Osborn, both men more than a little suspicious of the other's motives. And when the Agents look to be building a hellish arsenal for the former Green Goblin, they catch the attention of none other than Captain America - leading to the throwdown to end all throwdowns with the New Avengers! Plus: a 1950s flashback to the Agents of Atlas' first savage encounter with the man known as Wolverine and more! Collecting AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-5, WOLVERINE: AGENT OF ATLAS, GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS and material from SECRET INVASION: WHO DO YOU TRUST? & DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. 184 pages. /Rated T
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN, CARLO PAGULAYAN, DAN PANOSIAN & PAUL RIVOCHE Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Disturbing visions plucked from the malignant mind of Norman Osborn lead the intrepid Agents to the darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean, where Namora must have words with her infamous cousin - the Sub-Mariner! Then, The Agents of Atlas find themselves racing around the world to rescue their leader! Jimmy Woo and M-11 find themselves under the talons of the most terrible power in China...the deadly- and beautiful- JADE CLAW! Plus: the Atomic Age heroes meet the original gamma ray giant and learn the meaning of HULK SMASH!!! Collecting AGENTS OF ATLAS #6-11. 144 pages. /Rated T.
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN, CARLO PAGULAYAN, DAN PANOSIAN & PAUL RIVOCHE Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Former FBI and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jimmy Woo just wants to make the world a better place. As the leader of the secret empire begun by Genghis Khan, Woo wants to use that considerable might and power for good. Yet the real challenge is to assert control over the business side, as the Atlas Foundation is also one of the world's largest criminal organizations. With the help of his Agents - Gorilla-Man, M-11, the Uranian, Namora and Venus - Woo must battle mysterious threats from deep beneath the sea, a rampaging Hulk and more. But the Atlas Foundation's greatest threat comes from within: Breathing down Woo's neck is the vicious, calculating dragon advisor Mr. Lao, who has already selected his master's replacement: the equally vicious Temugin - the son of the super villain the Mandarin. And as if that wasn't enough, a dangerous foe with a powerful link to Woo's past is challenging his underground empire all over the planet. Collecting AGENTS OF ATLAS #6-11. [(w) Jeff Parker (a) Various (ca) Lenil Francis Yu]
Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN, CHRIS SAMNEE, GABRIEL HARDMAN & CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS Some super-teams just rub other super-teams the wrong way. So it is in the collection of TWO epic showdowns for the Agents of Atlas! When Venus goes missing, the team hopes to use the X-Men's technological wonder, Cerebra, to track her down. But they didn't say ""please,"" and Cyclops, Wolverine and their band of merry mutants refuse to stand for such poor manners! Then, an unknown entity manipulates the time-space continuum, bringing the classic Avengers into the present, and these Avengers don't take kindly to time traveling against their will. Neither does the atomic wild card, the Incredible Hulk! The Agents will have to return everyone to their own time if they hope to preserve the future! Collecting X-MEN VS. AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-2 and AVENGERS VS. ATLAS #1-4. 168 pages. /Rated T
Written by Jerry Brown (Merc) & Scott Burn in association with Ralph Tedesco and Joe Brusha (Agon) Artwork by Claudio Sepulveda (Merc) & Pablo Churin (Agon) Cover Art by Claudio Sepulveda (Merc) & David Seidman (Agon) Zenescope's two brand new epic sci-fi action series make an incredible debut in this brand new flipbook offering that gives you two completely different issues and 28 pages of story in one incredible book! The year is 2012 and Earthy has finally made contact with an alien species however the message is very clear: Fight or Die! Forced to participate in an intergalactic gladiatorial battle that pits highly evolved species from various planets against one another. Earth's people must pick their best warriors to compete in the ancient combat ritual of AGON, a tournament which will ultimately determine the fate of the planet. Sonny Grissom is a MERC, a mercenary who upgrades his body through cybernetic enhancements and powerful steroid boosters. But after years of serious mistreatment, Sonny's body is failing. With his conscience eating away, Grissom decides to gear up and accept the most daring contract of his wasted life, one that can save thousands of lives and give him a final shot at redemption. This sneak peek also includes the spectacular Merc catalog (going strong since 2051) with all the newest and best MERC upgrades now available!
Alan Moore, writer of the top-selling graphic novels V FOR VENDETTA and WATCHMEN, returns with this new title starring some of the biggest names from the WildStorm Universe and beyond! This slam-bang title features a tale that pits the covert action team known as the WildCats against the demonic hero called Spawn! Plus, hard-hitting tales of Majestic, Voodoo, Deathblow and more! Scheduled to arrive in May 30 [Written by Alan Moore / Art by Various / Cover by Michael Golden]
For the first time ever, the rarely seen earliest adventures of classic British characters! This critically acclaimed US comics series is plotted by the legendary Alan Moore, and brings forth Tim Kelly, a boy who finds the Eye of Zoltec. Also present are genius inventor Dolmann, occult troubleshooter Cursitor Doom, and Victorian escapologist Janus Stark. Never-before-collected, this hardcover boasts a brand new intro by Albion writers Leah Moore and John Reppion, a new cover by Brian Bolland, and exclusive new articles exploring the history of these characters! Collects Collects stories from Kelly's Eye, House of Dolmann, Cursitor Doom and Janus Stark. [Various]
(W) Alexandro Jodorowsky (A) J.H. Williams III, Ladronn, Adi Granov As a remnant of a destroyed planet soars aimlessly through space, it inspires inhabitants of different worlds in ways both tragic and awesome. Written by Alexandro Jodorowosky (Metabarons, The Incal). Includes short stories illustrated by J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), Ladronn (The Spirit), and Adi Granov (Iron Man: Extremis). Cover by Travis Charest.
(W/A) Bryan Talbot Sunderland! Thirteen hundred years ago it was the greatest center of learning in the whole of Christendom and the very cradle of English consciousness. In the time of Lewis Carroll it was the greatest shipbuilding port in the world. To this city that gave the world the electric light bulb, the stars and stripes, the millennium, the Liberty Ships and the greatest British dragon legend came Carroll in the years preceding his most famous book, Alice in Wonderland, and here are buried the roots of his surreal masterpiece. Enter the famous Edwardian palace of varieties, The Sunderland Empire, for a unique experience: an entertaining and epic meditation on myth, history and storytelling then decide for yourself-does Sunderland really exist? [(W) Leo Baxendale & Various (A) Leo Baxendale, Bryan Talbot (CA) Jordan Smith]
Alan Zelenetz (W), Frank Cirocco (A), Chris Warner (A), Terry Shoemaker (A), Terry Austin (A), and Randy Emberlin (A) On sale Sept 9 Full Color. 352 pages TPB, 6"" x 9"" Footsloggers and soldiers of fortune, priests, poets, killers, and cads-they fight for a future Galarchy, for cash, for a cause, for the thrill of adventure. Culled from the forgotten and unwanted of three galaxies, they are trained to be the most elite, and expendable, of fighting forces. Sometimes peacekeepers, sometimes shock troops, the Legion is sent into the Galarchy's most desperate internal and external conflicts. Legionnaires live rough and they die hard, tough as tungsten and loyal to the dirty end. Alien Legion Omnibus Volume 1 features over three hundred story pages of the groundbreaking series and lays cover fire for a new Alien Legion series from Dark Horse slated to begin in late 2009!
Dark Horse Comics took the industry by storm with its release of Aliens, a comics series that for the first time captured the power of film source material and expanded its universe in a way that fans applauded worldwide. Now, the first three Dark Horse Aliens series-Outbreak, Nightmare Asylum, and Female War-are collected in a value-priced, quality-format omnibus, featuring nearly four hundred story pages in full color. Written by screen and television scribe Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Battlestar Gallactica) and illustrated with consummate skill by Mark A. Nelson, Den Beauvais, and Sam Kieth, Aliens Omnibus Vol. 1 is an essential piece of the Aliens mythos and a great entry point into the storied Dark Horse Aliens library. [(W) John Arcudi, Mark Verheiden (A) Tony Akins & Various (CA) John Bolton]
Many humans have died horribly at the claws of the Alien. The surface of Earth has been devastated to cleanse the beasts from our world. But the commercial value of this scourge has never been in doubt, especially when the special properties of the Alien Queen's royal jelly are discovered. Will Mankind once again risk its very survival as a species in order to sleep with the Alien? Dark Horse Comics' critically acclaimed Aliens series set the bar for how the universe of a popular film could be expanded through graphic fiction. Aliens Omnibus Volume 2 collects more of these exciting series in a value-priced, quality-format omnibus, featuring over four hundred story pages in full color. Includes the complete story arcs of Genocide, Harvest, and the never-before-collected, epic-length Colonial Marines. Value-priced, quality package featuring over four hundred story pages, many never before collected. [(W) Chris Warner & Various (A) Allen Nunis & Various]
The old saying You can't unbreak an egg holds true, especially when that egg unleashes an interstellar scourge, the dreaded Alien. But as dangerous and lethal as this species has proven itself time and time again, some men cannot resist the awful gravity of the creatures' potential when merged with human science . . . and arrogance . . . and lust for power. But the cold contracts of these deals with the Devil also bring out the best in humanity, and the awful crucible of struggle against this interstellar cancer brings man closer to his neighbors . . . and to his God. Aliens Omnibus Volume 3 collects complete story arcs of Rogue by Ian Edginton and Will Simpson, and Labyrinth by Jim Woodring and Kilian Plunkett, and the acclaimed tale Salvation, written by Dave Gibbons and illustrated by the incomparable Mike Mignola. [(W) Ian Edginton & Various (A) Will Simpson & Various (CA) Denis Beauvais]
Like sports, the victor is he who wants it more. Unlike sports, the loser earns extinction. Mankind has fought for survival over countless millennia, but nothing has threatened humanity's existence like the murderous Alien scourge. While some have tried to use the creatures' deadly abilities to serve their own selfish ends, no one can dance with the devil, and ultimately only one species must prevail. To that end, men have turned their own lethal instincts and cold intellect against the monsters, creating engineered plagues, cybernetic fighting suits, and even bogus android aliens, but survival rides not on technology, but on the primacy of the most deep-rooted, feral instincts. Nearly four hundred story pages in full color, some never before collected! Creators include horror novelist Chet Williamson, as well as John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, Jon Wagner, Ronnie del Carmen, and many more! [Various (W/A)]
Like sports, the victor is he who wants it more. Unlike sports, the loser earns extinction. Mankind has fought for survival over countless millennia, but nothing has threatened humanity's existence like the murderous Alien scourge. While some have tried to use the creatures' deadly abilities to serve their own selfish ends, no one can dance with the devil, and ultimately only one species must prevail. To that end, men have turned their own lethal instincts and cold intellect against the monsters, creating engineered plagues, cybernetic fighting suits, and even bogus android aliens, but survival rides not on technology, but on the primacy of the most deep-rooted, feral instincts. Nearly four hundred story pages in full color, some never before collected! Creators include horror novelist Chet Williamson, as well as John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, Jon Wagner, Ronnie del Carmen, and many more! [(W) Chet Williamson & Various (A) Tim Hamilton & Various (CA) Kilian Plunkett]
Living with the Alien has become a fact of life-and death-as mankind expands throughout the galaxy. And no matter how each encounter with the deadly xenomorphs inevitably leads to disaster, man's hubris and greed just as inevitably fuel the desire to try to unlock the secrets of the demonic beasts' biology or bring the creatures under control as tools to build an even more monstrous future. Dark Horse Comics' critically acclaimed Aliens series set the bar for how the universe of a popular film could be expanded through graphic fiction. Aliens Omnibus Volume 5 collects more of these comics classics, featuring over 350 story pages in full color by some of the finest creators in graphic fiction. Collects Aliens: Alchemy #1-3, Aliens: Kidnapped TPB, Aliens: Cargo one-shot, Aliens: Survival #1-3, Aliens: Alien (DHC #17-19), Aliens: Earth Angel one-shot, Aliens: Incubation (DHP #101-102), Aliens: Havoc #1-2, Aliens: Lovesick one-shot, Aliens: Lucky (Decade of Dark Horse TPB) [(W) John Arcudi & Various (A) Richard Corben & Various (CA) Richard Corben]
Mankind has always struggled to balance exploration and exploitation when stepping into new lands. In the era of the colonization of space, the discovery of new wonders is countered by the awful realities when species once separated by light years of airless void are suddenly thrown together, and the heady intoxication of discovery becomes the feral nightmare of a battle for supremacy. Humanity's arrogance and greed have helped the Alien plague spread, and now men and women must step forward to ensure that the future of the galaxy does not become the age of the Alien! Featuring the talents of Mark Schultz, Chuck Dixon, Ian Edginton, Doug Wheatley, Gene Colan, Phil Hester, Eduardo Risso, and many more. [(W) Mark Schultz & Various (A) Doug Wheatley & Various (CA) Dave Dorman]
Mankind's two ultimate nightmares come together in mortal combat, and whoever wins-we lose. On the remote planet Ryushi, a small ranching community becomes an unwilling participant in a deadly ritual: extraterrestrial Predators have seeded Ryushi with Alien eggs in order to create the ultimate hunt. But what the Predators don't know is that an Alien queen egg is amongst those they've sent as potential hunting stock, and when the Predators arrive, the hunters become the hunted amidst a monumental swarm of Aliens, and they may need to turn to the very same humans they regard as little more than potential trophies to give them any hope of survival. Aliens vs. Predator Omnibus Volume One packs over 400 pages of excitement and terror into one package, offering the original smash-hit AVP comics series that launched the franchise, plus the exciting continuation of the storyline previously published as AVP: War. Super value package-only for over 400 story pages! 2004's blockbuster Fox AVP film brought a new generation of fans to the franchise; the DVD of the film featured Dark Horse Comics material, and the special-edition DVD featured interviews with Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson and AVP creators. [(W) Randy Stradley & Various (A) Phil Norwood & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry]
Mankind's most lethal adversaries battle for supremacy, and whoever wins-we lose. In a skyliner high above the Alien-contaminated earth, Caryn Delacroix can't sleep. Terrifying images of pursuit, disfigurement, and bloody death have invaded her peaceful dreams in her safe and privileged world. But they're only nightmares . . . or are they? The beautiful trophy-consort of corporate magnate Lucien Delacroix soon discovers that nightmares do come true and there are fates worse than death-when a Predator comes to call. Featuring the smash-hit AVP epic Deadliest of the Species, written by Chris Claremont, plus other exciting AVP tales by a host of top comics creators. [Various]
Mankind's most lethal adversaries battle for supremacy, and whoever wins--we lose. In a skyliner high above the Alien-contaminated earth, Caryn Delacroix can't sleep. Terrifying images of pursuit, disfigurement, and bloody death have invaded her peaceful dreams in her safe and privileged world. But they're only nightmares . . . or are they? The beautiful trophy-consort of corporate magnate Lucien Delacroix soon discovers that nightmares do come true and there are fates worse than death-when a Predator comes to call. Featuring the smash-hit AVP epic Deadliest of the Species, written by Chris Claremont, plus other exciting AVP tales by a host of top comics creators. Super value package-over 400 story pages! [(W) Chris Claremont & Various (A) Jackson Guice & Various (CA) John Bolton]
In these all-ages adventures, The Dark Knight teams up with Aquaman, Hawkman, Jonah Hex, Zatanna and more! Collecting THE ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #7-12! [(W) Sholly Fisch (A) Rick Burchett & Various (CA) Rick Burchett]
What were the Red Skull and Dr. Faustus' involvement in Captain America's death? Who is Revanche, and why is Psylocke wearing her body? Ever wonder how far Captain Marvel's legacy spans across the Marvel Universe? Who was Captain America during the Revolutionary War? Think the Siege Perilous was only used on the X-Men? What's the real deal with the Negative Zone? Featuring updates on Nitro, Spymaster, Starhawk, Supreme Intelligence and others; new characters like Arabian Knight and Omega Flight; and old favorites and obscure-os like Clan Destine, the New Universe's Chrome/Spitfire and more! [Written by Jeff Christiansen and Various Cover by Aaron Lopresti]
The action-packed second issue opens with our heroine getting her first taste of the new apocalyptic world. On the run from rabid women and mysterious men in black rubber suits, Judith flees to the suburbs where she meets Frank, a sex starved teenager with a horrible secret. Joining forces, the two teens set out to evade evisceration and find Judith's brother! [(W) Jean- Paul Bonjour, Jeff Roenning (A/CA) Robert Love & Various]
Alter Ego looks at the career of Dick Giordano through the 1960s, from his early years as a freelance artist through the ""Action-Hero"" era at Charlton and the first time around at DC! Plus Dick's final panel at the Charlotte (NC) Heroes Con in 2009, with Steve Skeates & Roy Thomas and part one of Jim Amash's interview with Charlton artist Tony Tallarico.
Alter Ego shines the spotlight on the Golden Age Nedor super-heroes - Black Terror, Fighting Yank, Miss Masque, Pyroman, Grim Reaper, and more - with Mike Nolan's classic Nedor Index, profusely illustrated by Mort Meskin, Jerry Robinson, George Tuska, Ruben Moirera, Ken Battefield, Alex Shomburg, and others, plus never-revealed facts about Terror/Yank creator and ACG writer/editor Richard Hughes, with photos and never-published Herbie scripts!
Buffalo Toyz, the designer toys division of French label Attakus, unveils their new Alyenz blind-box platform figures. The collection features vinyl figurines with spicy, atomic, rustic, retro-futuristic, or parodic designs, customized by artists working for some of Europe's top fashion professionals or in from the worlds of graphic design, comics, cinema and street art. Far from denying the street art world, Alyenz offers for the first time a European vision of designer toys. The series is composed of 9 different figurines, and artists include Soledad Bravi, Philippe Buchet, Lewis Trondheim, Geneviève Gauckler, and Marc Caro. Blind mystery box packaging. [(a) Various]
Before there were 3-D movies, there were 3-D comics! In the mid-fifties, comic-book great Joe Kubert hit upon the idea of doing comics in 3-D, which resulted in some of the best-selling comics of all time-print runs in the millions! Eisner Award-winner Craig Yoe collects the best of these stories and samples by artists like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Bob Powell, Al Jaffee, Russ Heath, Milt Stein, Alex Toth, and many more. Carefully re-mastered and reproduced in large format so that every dynamic, eye-popping effect can be looked at in astonishment. The comics cover every genre: superhero, jungle adventures, horror comics, science fiction, funny animals, satire, western and romance! The fascinating behind the scenes introduction is by the mastermind behind 3-D comics himself, Mr. Joe Kubert! Rare art and ephemera as only Yoe Books does it. And, yes, of course, this book comes with special FREE 3-D GLASSES! BUT WAIT! There's more! This must-have hardback book has a special lenticular 3-D cover that puts the amazing in Amazing 3-D Comics! Expected in-store date: 1/19/11 Hardcover. Full Color. 176 Pages 8.5 x 11 ISBN: 978-1-60010-853-2 Bullet Points Introduction by 3-D comics pioneer Joe Kubert! Features a special lenticular cover to showcase the magic of 3-D! Beautifully and thoughtfully designed. You can feel the joy in each page. - Pop Culture Hound on the work of Craig Yoe
Relive the adventures that started it all! A radioactive spider may have granted bookish young Peter Parker incredible abilities, but it was his uncle's death that truly transformed him. Can the newly minted Spider-Man defeat the menace of the Chameleon - and face the Fantastic Four? Thrill to Spidey's debut issues, completely remastered and beautifully recolored in modern style by Jean-Francois Beaulieu (WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ)! Collecting material from AMAZING FANTASY (1962) #15 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. [(W) Stan Lee (A) Steve Ditko (CA) Jack Kirby & Various]
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR., MARK BROOKS & JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Writer J. Michael Straczynski arrived on Amazing Spider-Man with one goal in mind: Return the series to its heartfelt roots as a chronicle of Peter Parker's life both in and out of costume. Straczynski's debut quickly revived the series as both a fan and critical favorite. Along with superstar artists such as John Romita Jr., Mike Deodato and Joe Quesada, Straczynski continued to surprise and entertain readers with his innovative take on the legendary web-slinger -- forever changing the way Peter Parker would view himself...and the origins of his amazing alter ego! Now, relive Straczynski's entire status-quo-shattering run, collected across five titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #503-518. 408 pages. /Rated T.
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, REGINALD HUDLIN & PETER DAVID Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR., MIKE WIERINGO & PAT LEE Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. You won't believe what the fickle hand of fate has in store for Peter Parker, Mary Jane and Aunt May! But even as Peter and his family adjust to their great new pad and cool new clique, the hordes of Hydra make a final push to take over the United States! Will the web-head and the New Avengers stop the revitalized Hydra from bringing America to its knees? And if so, at what cost? And in THE OTHER, Spidey faces his biggest threat yet - a foe so insidious he can't hope to handle it alone. With friends like Reed Richards, Stephen Strange and Hank Pym, he won't have to. But can even the world's greatest minds change the course of fate? And if they could, would they dare? Having finally accepted the truth, Peter Parker decides to put the red and blue tights in the closet and spend some quality time with Aunt May and MJ. But Morlun's got other plans - and this time, there's no Ezekiel to help the web-slinger. If he's going to have any hope to thwart Morlun's obscene mission, he's got two choices: Evolve or die! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #519-528, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #1-4, MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #19-22 and SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER Sketchbook. 480 pages. /Rated T [Mike Deodato Jr]
Written byJ. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by RON GARNEY, JOE QUESADA & TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by JOE QUESADA Concluding his lengthy historic run on Spider-Man, JMS takes our hero to new highs and new lows-setting the stage for a new era of Spidey unlike any other! Collecting the famous Civil War, Back in Black and One More Day storylines, this volume has it all: Spider-Man in his new red armor, Spider-Man back in his black costume and Spider-Man unmasked to the public! Spidey fights on both sides of the Civil War, against Captain America and Iron Man themselves! And when Aunt May gets shot by one of the Kingpin's henchmen, how far will Peter go to save her? Witness the final days of Peter and Mary Jane's marriage! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529-545, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #24, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #41, SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY SKETCHBOOK, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN - ONE MORE DAY. 520 pages. /Rated T
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, JOE KELLY & PHIL JIMENEZ Pencils by PHIL JIMENEZ & MORE! Cover by TOMM COKER ASM Extra goes beyond the thrice-monthly pages of Amazing Spider-Man to bring you even more stories that explore Peter Parker's life and give you a glimpse of what's ahead. This time out we catch up with wounded Iraq War Vet Flash Thomson as he adjusts to his new life, find out more about the mysterious young Kraven who continues to stalk Spider-Man, and we get a prelude to next Spring's Spidey event AMERICAN SON featuring a secret about Pete's best friend Harry Osborn. Norman Osborn may be in charge of the world...but he hasn't stopped us from publishing Spider-man...yet. 48 pages. Rated A.
Written by MARC SUMERAK, TOM DEFALCO & ABBY DENSON Penciled by JAVIER PULLIDO, RON FRENZ, ADAM DEKRAKER & MORE! Cover by NUNO PLATI While the machinations of Norman Osborn's DARK REIGN have our favorite heroes on the run, what's life like for the everyday folks of the Marvel Universe? See how the Amazing Spider-Man changed one man's life - and how this new world order can undo that good in an instant in DARK REFLECTION by Marc Sumerak and Javier Pullido! Meanwhile, over in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL, May Parker must contend with threats on all fronts - a conspiracy that's rocked the foundation of her high school and friends, and keeping tabs on her new 'cousin,' April Reilly, the former Spider-Girl Clone! Back in Queens, Aunt May takes one last adventure as The AMAZING SPIDER MA'AM! And finally, May Porker, the SPECTACULAR SWINEY-GIRL faces down her deadliest threat yet in part two of CRAYFIN'S LAST BUNT! 64 pages. Rated A.
Whether clad in blue and red or black, or possessing spider-powers or cosmic ones, Spider-Man stands ready to face any threat! And the threats have never been greater! From his own foes — Venom, Mysterio, the Scorpion and more — to newcomers to his friendly neighborhood like Sabretooth, the Taskmaster, Magneto and the Sentinels, Spidey sure has his hands full! Good thing he's got Mary Jane, Captain America, the Black Cat and the Hulk around to lend a hand! Featuring the pulse-pounding prose of longtime IRON MAN scribe David Michelinie and the groundbreaking artistry of the legendary Todd McFarlane! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #296-329 and material from SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #10.
Written by VARIOUS Get the complete history of Spider-Man from his earliest appearances all the way up to the present day. This book comes packed with synopses of every Spider-Man comic-including back up strips-introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about all things Spider-Man! Collecting material from OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-13. 304 pages. /Rated A [Various]
Jason and Jesse went to a high school where the rich preppies and the blue-collar kids circled each other, like wolves from rival packs. They called Jason the Freak, he never belonged to any cool crowds. His big brother Jesse was always his protector. When they murdered Jesse, it was the biggest mistake this town would ever make. Out of Jason's rage came the darkness he had always feared, his dead brother Jesse bursting from his ripping flesh, the brothers merging to form one savage monster. Now there's hell to pay from creators John Leekley (Kindred the Embraced, Spawn), Ahmet Zappa (The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless), Brendan Smith, Clay Sparks and Nigel Raynor (Battlestar Galactica) [Various]
Two epic World War II tales in one massive volume! This gorgeous hardcover includes AMERICAN VAMPIRE #12-18 plus the acclaimed 5-issue miniseries SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST! In the Pacific, Pearl's husband Henry joins a clandestine group on a secret mission to Japan to hunt a new breed of bloodsucker. Meanwhile, Skinner Sweet has plans of his own And in Euope, vampire hunters Felicia Book and Cash McCogan go behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Romania in search of a rumored vampire cure. Blood and bullets abound in this new collection from the Eisner Award-winning series! [(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque & Various (CA) Rafael Albuquerque]
This new hardcover collects two epic tales: The Beast in the Cave, about Skinner Sweet's involvement in the brutal Indian Wars, and Death Race, about 1950s vampire hunter Travis Kidd! Collects issues #19-27 of the smash-hit series! [(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jordi Bernet & Various (CA) Rafael Albuquerque]
Comic art is a vital, highly personal art form in which change - rapid and unpredictable - is the norm. In this exciting new anthology, comic artist Ivan Brunetti focuses on very recent works by contemporary artists engaged in this world of change. These outstanding cartoonists, selected by Brunetti for their graphic sophistication and literary style, are both expanding and transforming the vocabulary of their genre. The book presents contemporary art comics produced by 75 artists, along with some classic comic strips and other related fine art and historical materials. Brunetti arranges the book to reflect the creative process itself, connecting stories and art to each other in surprising ways: nonlinear, elliptical, sometimes whimsical, even poetic. He emphasizes continuity from piece to piece, weaving themes and motifs throughout the volume. [Various, Edited Ivan Brunetti]
Heralding the return of Angel to Dark Horse Comics! Collecting all of Dark Horse's Angel comics to date, this single volume features stories by series creator Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews (Serenity: Those Left Behind), and Christopher Golden (Baltimore). Set during Seasons 1 and 2 of the Angel television series, favorite characters appear—Cordelia, Doyle, Wes, Gunn—as the investigations of LA's vampire detective agency delve into all that is dark, grotesque, strange, and unexplainable. Angel faces demonic rats, bizarre deaths from spontaneous combustion, Hollywood demons encountered courtesy of Cordelia, angry spirits, zombies, and more! Includes four issues written by Joss Whedon. Chronicles the earliest adventures in the Angel saga! A collection of the first published Angel comics! Angel #1–#14, #17, Angel: Long Night's Journey #1–#4, Dark Horse Presents #153–#155: ""Hunting Ground,"" Dark Horse Extra #25–#28: ""Angel,"" and Angel: Point of Order.
Heralding the return of Angel to Dark Horse Comics! Collecting all of Dark Horse's Angel comics to date, this single volume features stories by series creator Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews (Serenity: Those Left Behind), and Christopher Golden (Baltimore). Set during Seasons 1 and 2 of the Angel television series, favorite characters appear-Cordelia, Doyle, Wes, Gunn-as the investigations of LA's vampire detective agency delve into all that is dark, grotesque, strange, and unexplainable. Angel faces demonic rats, bizarre deaths from spontaneous combustion, Hollywood demons encountered courtesy of Cordelia, angry spirits, zombies, and more! [(W) Christopher Golden & Various (A) Jeff Matsuda & Various (CA) Brian Horton, Paul Lee]
David Tischman, Mariah Huehner, Brian Lynch, Jeff Mariotte, Scott Tipton, Peter David, Chris Ryall (w) Elena Casagrande, Jason Armstrong, Stephen Mooney, Franco Urru, David Messina (a) Jenny Frison (c) IDW's final arc of Angel is an epic, bittersweet last stand to save the city Angel loves. Ripped from the ""now"" into the far future, Angel discovers that if he doesn't stop James or ""Myr,"" the not-angel, Los Angeles ends up as a Blade Runner-y disaster of demon breeding farms and war. His ally in this stark world is Wolfram & Hart, who he knows better than to trust. Yet, it's clear that some things are worse than the Apocalypse. Maybe. Bonus: Includes the special Angel: Yearbook stories by the series fan favorite writers and artists.
Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch (w) John Byrne, Tim Kane, David Messina, Stephen Mooney and Nick Runge (a) Alex Garner (c) First Night begins! What happened on the very night Los Angeles went straight to hell, the incident that ended the Angel television series with such a shocking cliffhanger? Why did the team go their separate ways? And how did Connor rise up to become one of Hell's greatest champions? TPB Full Color. 104 pages.
Brian Lynch, Jeff Mariotte, Scott Tipton (w) Franco Urru, David Messina, Stephen Mooney (a) Messina (c) From the same team behind IDW's bestselling series, Angel: After the Fall, comes three tales about the fan-favorite puppet characters. Includes the re-adaptation of the fan-favorite episode Smile Time, the comic book sequel miniseries, Shadow Puppets, and a standalone story that sees Puppet Angel and Nina on their first (and only) date. Hardcover. Full Color. o 184 Pages ISBN: 978-1-60010-481-7
Peter David, Mariah Huehner, Brian Lynch, Jeff Mariotte, Daniel Roth, Chris Ryall, Patrick Shand, Scott Tipton, David Tischman, Bill Williams, Bill Willingham (w) "" Elena Casagrande, Brian Denham, David Messina, Stephen Mooney, Franco Urru (a) "" Jenny Frison (c) This is the end, beautiful friend. After years of fighting to protect his friends and the citizens of Los Angeles from the demonic hordes that populate this and other dimensions, ANGEL must say goodbye. Elaborate plans and selfless acts have come and gone, and now IDW presents the hardcover collection of Angel's final three volumes: Immortality for Dummies, The Crown Prince Syndrome, and The Wolf, The Ram, and The Heart into one glorious collection, including the never-before-collected Angel Yearbook.
A collection of the very best Norwegian comics, including art from Jason, Lars Fiske, Tor Ærlig, Steffen Kverneland and Christopher Nielsen. [Various]
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JESSICA RUFFNER-BOOTH Penciled by RON LIM Cover by BRETT BOOTH BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LAURELL K. HAMILTON's HEROINE IS BACK! Morgues, by a rule, are pretty quiet places. But in a world of vamps and the rising dead, they can be positively hopping. Join animator Anita Blake as her search for a serial killer takes her to the most dangerous after-hours joint in St. Louis! Collecting ANITA BLAKE: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED - THE INGENUE #1-5. 120 pages. /Mature
(A) Percio, Ryp, Ortiz & Various The Warren Ellis smash-hit series has turned Anna Mercury into everyone's favorite red-head with an attitude! Now this full-color Artbook gives the best artists in the industry a chance to draw the leather-clad vixen in gorgeous never-before-seen nups straight from her New Ataraxia Mission! This will be the only chance to glimpse this mystery woman before her next series starts Summer 2009! Super-starts delivering works of art inside include Juan Jose Ryp, Paul Duffield, Tim Seeley, Matt Martin, Richard Ortiz, and a huge selection of new work from series artist Facundo Percio! This book is available with a regular cover by Facundo Percio, a wraparound cover by Richard Ortiz, a painted cover by Felipe Massafera, and a rare Design Sketch cover by Percio! A variant cover is available as part of a set of 6 copies (5 regular covers and 1 variant design sketch cover).
Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER, MARV WOLFMAN, MARK GRUENWALD, BILL MANTLO, DOUG MOENCH, SCOTT EDELMAN & ROY THOMAS Penciled by DEREC AUCOIN, JACK KIRBY, JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL RYAN, MIKE MIGNOLA, TOM SUTTON, MIKE ZECK & GIL KANE Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL RYAN, GIL KANE & MIKE MIGNOLA Discover the origins of space's greatest heroes, before they guarded the galaxy from annihilation! Gathered here for the first time are a selection of classic tales featuring the stars of the cosmic Annihilation sagas. Watch Bug battle Annihilus across the Marvel Universe! Witness one of the first battles between Thanos and Drax the Destroyer! Behold the artificial man Him became the hero Warlock! Quake in fear as Groot from Planet X attempts to conquer Earth! And learn the secret origins of Quasar, Nova, Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon! Collecting BUG #1, TALES TO ASTONISH #13, NOVA #1, QUASAR #1, ROCKET RACCOON #1-4, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #6, LOGAN'S RUN #6, MARVEL PREMIERE #1. 240 pages. Rated A.
Written by LESLIE S. KLINGER THE SANDMAN written by NEIL GAIMAN Art by SAM KIETH, MIKE DRINGENBERG, MICHAEL ZULLI, KELLEY JONES, CHARLES VESS and COLLEEN DORAN and others Cover by DAVE McKEAN 560 pages. B&W. 11.75"" x 11.75"", US MATURE READERS In-depth, informative and entertaining, THE ANNOTATED SANDMAN is a fascinating look at the New York Times best-selling series by Neil Gaiman. Edited by and with an introduction and notes by Leslie S. Klinger, the expert researcher and editor behind the Edgar®-winning New Annotated Sherlock Holmes and the critically acclaimed New Annotated Dracula, THE ANNOTATED SANDMAN is a panel-by-panel journey through every issue of THE SANDMAN. Beginning with issues #1-#20, this volume provides commentary, historical and contemporary references, hidden meanings and more, presented side-by-side with the series' art and text. Using scripts and hours of conversation with Gaiman, Klinger reveals fascinating details of THE SANDMAN's hundreds of unforgettable characters and its place in literary history. The first of an incredible four volume series, the ANNOTATED SANDMAN Vol. 1 is a must-have for every Sandman fan!
Written by TIM SEELEY with ERNIE HART & STAN LEE Penciled by TIM SEELEY with JACK KIRBY & DON HECK Cover by SALVA ESPIN Two of Marvel's smallest heroes must join forces and get over one big elephant-in-the-room! Eric O'Grady once stole the Ant-Man suit from Hank Pym. But now, Eric is the only one who knows about a secret A.I.M. plot to steal Pym's greatest invention! Can these two mighty mites get along long enough to save the soul of former Goliath Bill Foster? Tim Seeley, creator of Hack/Slash, brings you the big story of the two smallest Avengers! Plus: early Marvel Age action featuring the original Ant-Man and Wasp! Collecting ANT-MAN & WASP #1-3 and material from TALES TO ASTONISH #44-48. 152 pages. /Rated T
A.P. continues with the next evolution in our best-selling How to Draw series! How to Draw Manga: Next Generation features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom!
Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Du [Various]
Get all the bountiful benefit of Antarctic's How to Draw Manga series, now in a more portable, ready-to-use format! Antarctic Press brings you the collective experience of its stable of manga artists in this newly arranged edition. Every section presents a drawing lesson, with the final page set up like a sheet of blank bristol so you can practice the lesson wherever you are! Take your How to Draw on the road, in the air - anywhere! [Ben Dunn & Various]
Apple, the breathtaking Korean anthology/art book series, returns with its second volume! Join dozens of Korea's best illustrators and animators as they present their wildest fantasies through original stories and illustrations. This volume also features a new story by artist Hyung Min-Woo, creator of the popular manga series Priest! [Various]
It's an all-new volume of Apple, the breathtaking Korean anthology/artbook series! Join dozens of Korea's best illustrators and animators as they present their wildest fantasies through original stories and illustrations. [Various]
(W/A) Hyung, Min-Woo, Various (C) Chae Ji-Yun It's an all-new volume of Apple, the breathtaking Korean anthology/art book series! Join dozens of Korea's best illustrators and animators as they present their wildest fantasies through original stories and illustrations. Featuring artist Hyung Min-Woo(Priest), plus the latest chapters of ""Burnboy's Love,"" ""Shoku,"" and many more!
(W/A) Various The creators of the Apple anthology/artbook series are back with an all-new volume of gorgeous pinup artwork! APPLE SELECTION features dozens of Korea's top illustrators creating brand new pin-up work of cute summer girls, seductive nurses, jamming punk rockettes, and more. APPLE SELECTION belongs in everyone's art book collection!
Straight from Korea comes a breathtaking new anthology series! From video games, to animation, to comics, Korean artists have touched all facets of modern media. APPLE lets these artists shine as their creativity flows through eye-popping artwork and wondrous original tales. Artist Hyung-Tae Kim (ROBOT, Magna Carta), is joined by dozens of Korea's most talented creators. [Various]
The first collection of the new AQUAMAN series! The superstar creators from BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY reunite to take AQUAMAN to amazing new depths! AQUAMAN has renounced the throne of Atlantis - but now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean emergesTHE TRENCH! Collecting AQUAMAN #1-6! [(W) Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis & Various (CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado]
Don't miss this dramatic 1970s tale from ADVENTURE COMICS #435-437, 441-455 and AQUAMAN #57-63! As Aquaman faces his greatest foes, Black Manta plans his ultimate revenge on the Sea King – resulting in the death of Aquaman's infant son and the dissolution of his marriage.
(W/A) Various Relive some of the best Betty & Veronica beach stories of the decade in this special collection. Whether chasing after hunky new lifeguards, modeling the latest swimwear, competing in a volleyball tournament, collecting seashells or holding a tiki party, Betty and Veronica are truly the queens of summer! Grab a beach towel, some sunscreen and your sunglasses and enjoy some fun in the sun with this cool collection of sizzling summer fun!
(W/A) Various Just in time for Halloween comes a collection of the spookiest Archie tales ever! Included is the epic ""House of Riverdale"" saga by Batton Lash of the Archie: Freshman Year stories. Archie and the gang try to save the historic Riverdale House from being torn down and end up in a face-off against the house's evil entity! Plus, special guest appearances by Sabrina the Teenage Witch and five other creepy-kooky tales guaranteed to scare you silly!
(W/A) Various Get set for a second heaping helping of classic Archie stories from the sensational seventies! This volume features more of the best stories of the 1970s collected into one, high-grade volume. Witness as Archie and his friends get involved in one hysterical situation after another, and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Stan Goldberg]
(W) Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Ed Berdej (A) Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Hy Eisman, Rex Lindsey By popular demand, here's the latest installment of this popular paperback series, featuring a second heaping helping of hilarious stories from the outrageous ""80s! Revisit some of the most memorable ""80s tales in this high grade, 96-page volume! Computers! Hair bands! Video games! Health clubs! Blockbuster movies! Pro wrestling! It's all here in this amazing volume!
(W/A) Various ""Ratman"" cleans up Megapolis on his way to a showdown with The Punster! Archie takes on the roll of a teen doctor as ""Duggy Wuggy, M.D."" whose biggest challenge is being serious! Then, Archie tries to impress the girls with a ""Skate Date,"" but as soon as he puts on the skates, Archie's not so impressive! Plus, way more of the best Archie Comics from the 90s which, like, totally make this collection the bomb!
By popular demand, Archie Comics serves up a second helping of 1960's fun and frolics for the many readers who enjoyed the original Archie Americana Series: Best of the Sixties! Witness Archie's awkward entanglements in the eternal love triangle! Behold Archie incurring the wraths of Mr. Weatherbee and Mr. Lodge! Feast your eyes on Betty and Veronica's sensational sixties' fashions and hair styles! Learn yoga, catch up on the latest beatnik beat and join the peace rally with Archie and his friends! You're sure to 'make the scene' with these comedy classics! Each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance. [by Various]
By popular demand, we're serving up a heaping helping of the decade that led up to the Millennium, one of the most interesting and hilarious decades ever for America's favorite comic book teens - the 1990's! Rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, grunge and alternative music; chow down with the fat free dessert craze; laugh your head off at silly talk radio, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more! It's all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics! Carrying on the tradition of the other Americana entries, this edition features a fully-painted cover by fan-favorite Rex Lindsey, and each story is meticulously restored and re-colored to match its original brilliance. [Various]
Various (w) "" Various (a) "" Andrew Pepoy (c) The sensational sixties, a time of dreams, hopes, revolution, and social change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation's youth, enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds, and defining a generation. Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and mores of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! But Archie Comics was also around to remind everyone ""the more things change, the more they stay the same!"" Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle or incurring the wrath of the principal and Veronica's father, Archie scaled new heights of hilarity!
Dark Horse Comics and Archie Comics Publications are thrilled to present Archie Archives! Seventy years ago, a small independent comics publisher in New York introduced a new kind of character to comics fans. He wasn't a superhero or a warrior, neither a spaceman, nor a villain-he was Archie Andrews, the red headed teenaged ""everyman"" we all grew up with! Volume 1 of the Archie Archives series shines the spotlight on young Mr. Andrews's earliest adventures on the streets of Riverdale, from the budding romances he shares with Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, to his anxious antics at Riverdale High and all the trouble he's caused along the way! Collects all of the first appearances of Archie Andrews from Pep and Jackpot Comics, through Pep #31 and Jackpot #8.
The funniest and most anticipated archive series of the year continues this summer with Archie Archives Volume 2 from Dark Horse! Gas up your jalopy and run a comb through that wild hair—Archie, Jughead, and the gang are all back with another laugh-packed volume of vintage comics to delight even the most fanatical of fans. Dark Horse's gorgeously restored archive editions of these early Archie adventures are the talk of the town, and you won't want to miss out on your fair share of the fun. Whether he's double-dating (or is that double-timing?) with Betty and Veronica, or pulling silly pranks on everyone at Riverdale High, nobody can keep up with Archie Andrews—unless they're reading these books! Volume 2 of our Archie Archives series collects all of the material from Jackpot Comics #9, Pep Comics #39-#45, and Archie Comics #3-#6.
Various (W/A) Archie Andrews and his calamitous crew of bosom buddies are some of the best-known characters to ever emerge from the pages of comic books. Now Archie fans of all ages can go all the way back to the beginning of it all with Dark Horse's beautiful Archie Archives! Collects Pep Comics #46-#50 and Archie Comics #7-#10!
Pay a visit to the familiar and yet very different world of 1940s Riverdale, home of ""America's newest boy friend,"" Archibald ""Chick"" Andrews. Along with gals and pals Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, and more, Archie and his teenager travails have captured the hearts of comics readers for seventy years, and these hilarious stories are where it all began. So what are you waiting for? Pull up a stool at Pop Tate's Chocklit Shoppe and get ready for 200-plus pages of mirthful mayhem and beautiful cartooning! Collecting every Archie appearance from Pep Comics #51-#53 and Archie Comics #11-#14.
Celebrate the mirth of a nation with Archie Comics and Dark Horse Comics in this latest addition to the Archie Archives line! 1940s America instantly fell in love with Archie Andrews, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, and the whole gang from Riverdale, so much so that within just a few short years publisher MLJ Magazines became Archie Comics, beginning with some of the stories in this volume! Collecting Archie Comics #15-#18 and Pep Comics #54-#56! [(W) Harry Shorten & Various (A) Harry Sahle & Various]
The funniest archive series ever continues! By 1946 Archie and the gang were so popular that Archie sold in the millions and MLJ Magazines changed its name to Archie Comics, a transformation that takes place in these pages. Don't miss this volume's two-hundred-plus pages of postwar Archie, the humor comic that defined the modern teenager for generations! Collects all Archie material from Archie Comics #19-#22 and Pep Comics #57-#58. [(W/A) Various]
Full Color. 160 pages HC, 7"" x 10"" Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, Reggie Mantle, and all the other kids at Riverdale High-they're more than zany teenagers. They're the flagship characters for one of the most beloved and long-running series in comics history! This first-ever Archie archive edition is a survey of the first appearance of each major character in the Archie universe, made available at a special low price to appeal to readers from every corner of fandom. Whether you found your Archies at the supermarket checkout or at the first ""real"" comic-book shop in your hometown, everyone reads and loves Archie comics! Archie's first issues, first appearances, and other milestones, collected for the first time in one hardcover volume! Collects the first Archie story from Pep Comics #1, all of the Archie stories from Archie #1, all the Betty and Veronica stories from Betty and Veronica #1, the first Reggie story from Jackpot Comics #5, all the Reggie stories from Reggie #1, and all the Jughead stories from Jughead #1. ™ & © 2010 Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
Various (w) Various (a) Bob Montana (c) In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, ""American's newest boyfriend."" Since then, Archie and his teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with the hilarious misadventures. Filled with outrageous tales of dating woes, high school hijinx and slapstick mayhem, it wasn't long before Archie became known as 'the Mirth of the Nation."" Now, IDW Publishing combines both ""Best of the Forties"" Americana series books into one must-have collection!
Various (w) Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey and more (a) Andrew Pepoy (c) The ""50s are a fondly remembered decade for many-for both those who lived through it, and those who know it only from nostalgic movies and TV shows. Now journey back to the days of drive-ins and hula-hoops and join Archie and his teenage friends as they frolic through the frantic Fifties! Read about Archie's Scottish ancestors! See the girls in cassimere sweaters, plaid skirts, and bobbysox! Experience the time Archie and Jughead became beatniks! Behold an Elvis look-alike mesmerizing Riverdale! Witness as Moose takes apart Archie, literally! Follow Archie's lead as the group hoots it up at the sock hop! Glide with the gang as they rollerskate through the magical world of Riverdale and laugh again at the antics of American's #1 Teenagers!
Ah, summer! Free time, warm weather, and outdoor activities... and no better time for Archie Comics! With kids home from school and adults on vacation from work, casual comic reading goes up. Especially casual Archie comic reading! Whether looking for a quick read on the beach, in the backseat of the car on the way to some vacation destination, or simply some entertainment for a rainy day, Archie comics offer something fun for everyone. And let us not forget those countless kids who've spent evenings reading and swapping Archie comics under the covers! For decades, Archie comics have made their way into countless summer campers' backpacks... and for decades, the writers and artists at Archie have provided readers with stories of Archie and his friends' adventures at summer camp! Now, some of the best of these stories are collected in a special 5 x 7 & 1/2 edition. Each story is meticulously restored and printed on high-grade paper, so you can feel like you're camping right alongside Archie, Betty, Veronica, and the rest! [Various]
Archie's Joke Book was a wonderful showcase for the great Bob Montana to share his incredible comedic talents with readers. Each issue contained literally dozens of half-page and one-page stories, each featuring one or more of your favorite Riverdale characters: Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Moose and many more. This is a veritable cornucopia of delectable Archie goodness, featuring over 300 stories!
Hero Initiative makes its move to Riverdale! All of Hero's exclusive original covers to the landmark Archie #600 are on display in this great book! Over 50 contemporary artists have made contributions, including Stan Goldberg, Sam Kieth, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, John Romita Sr., Bill Sienkiewicz and more! This great volume even includes the blockbuster Archie #600 story! [(A) Various]
(A) Various Hero Initiative makes its move to Riverdale! In the now-grand tradition of Hero's previous Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project, all of Hero's exclusive original covers to the landmark Archie #600 are on display in this great book! Over 50 contemporary artists have made contributions, including Stan Goldberg, Sam Kieth, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, John Romita Sr., Bill Sienkiewicz and more! This great volume even includes the blockbuster Archie #600 story!
(W/A) Various The special holiday editions of Archie comic books have always been extremely popular with Archie fans of all ages, and this quintessential collection of favorite Christmas stories from the ""50s, ""60s and ""70s is destined to be a favorite under many a Christmas tree! This giant, full-color 192-page edition sports an iconic cover by artist Harry Lucey, and hilarious and heartwarming stories by such legendary Archie artists and writers as Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Al Hartley, Bob Bolling, Bob White, Bill Vigoda, Tom Moore, Frank Doyle and George Gladir.
Continuing the all-new line of MASSIVE Dynamite Omnibus Editions! Designed for reading (or, in this case, DEVOURING) a HUGE chunk of awesome Dynamite Comics in one sitting! This time around, Dynamite presents the first 18 issues of the acclaimed Army of Darkness series in one massive omnibus! Featuring the movie adaptation based on the screenplay by Sam and Ivan Raimi, and illustrated by John Bolton, as well as the first four story arcs from the ongoing series -- Ashes to Ashes, Shop till You Drop (Dead), Ash vs. Re-Animator, Old School, and the shorts stories presented in Tales of the Army of Darkness! Featuring the work of Andy (Danger Girl) Hartnell, James (Freddy vs. Ash vs. Jason) Kuhoric and so many more (including a short story by Robert (Walking Dead) Kirkman! Also includes a complete cover gallery!
Return to the grueling horror of the Army of Darkness movie trilogy with this explosive new collection of the Old School story arc from the ongoing Army of Darkness series by writer James Kuhoric and artist Kevin Sharpe! Plus: this special trade paperback collection also includes the Tales of the Army of Darkness Monster-Sized Annual, featuring 48 pages of all-out horror and action from the Army of Darkness - five fantastic and terrible tales by the following creative teams: Shawn Spurlock & Paul Azaceta, James Kuhoric & Nick Bradshaw, James Kuhoric & Filip Sablik, and Robert Napton & Michael O'Hare. Plus: special guests Robert Kirkman... and Ryan Ottley! Also included is a cover gallery from Old School and the Tales Annual!
[James Kuhoric & Kevin Sharpe & Various]
From Laika, the studio that brought us the hit film Coraline, comes another marvel of stop-motion animation and creative story-telling. For ParaNorman, Laika's team of artists and animators built and brought to life a complete town, a horde of zombies, and a quirky cast of characters to tell a tale of a boy with spooky talents who must save his hometown from a centuries-old curse. Featuring the amazing and detailed artwork that went into the film's creation, The Art and Making of ParaNorman goes behind the scenes to explore the exacting, exciting steps that are achieved frame-by-frame in this newest Laika masterpiece. [(W) jed Alger & Various]
(W) Dan Nadel (A) Various Art In Time reprints a selection of complete comic book stories that represent some of the best, but obscure adventure stories from the 1940s through the 1980s. Nadel focuses on the lesser-known comic works by celebrated icons of the industry, like H.G. Peter (Wonder Woman), John Stanley (Little Lulu), Harry Lucey (Archie), Jesse Marsh (Tarzan), and Bill Everett (Dr. Strange) Art In Time allows fans to discover some of best, but forgotten, work in comics"" history.
President by day, Hunter by night. He's one of the most famous and revered men in all of American History. The 16th President of the United States. Abraham Lincoln. And he's a vampire hunter! In anticipation of the release of the summer blockbuster from Timur Bekmambetov, Bazelevs and Aspen Comics proudly presents The Art of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. This deluxe edition contains never-before-seen storyboards, concept art, production illustrations, costume designs, as well as drawings from visionary director Timur Bekmambetov. This behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of the hit film also features commentary by Bekmambetov, along with several others who helped bring this extraordinary film to life. Don't miss out on this rare behind the scenes look into the creation of one of the most talked about new movies of the year, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter! [(A) Timur Bekmambetov, Various (CA) Timur Bekmambetov]
Legendary game designer American McGee created one of the most visually arresting games of all time in Alice. Eleven years later, McGee returns with a sequel just as groundbreaking as his critically acclaimed classic-Alice: Madness Returns! Just in time for Madness Returns, Dark Horse and Spicy Horse studio invite Alice fans to take a journey through the wonderland of American McGee's imagination for an unprecedented look at the creation of this magnificent and disturbing world. With an introduction by McGee, The Art of Alice offers an intimate look into the stunning and terrifying artwork behind this blockbuster reinterpretation of Lewis Carroll's enduring masterpiece!
Rob Reger (W/A), Buzz Parker (A), and Cosmic Debris (W/A) Full Color. 120 pages HC, 8 1/2"" x 11"" In her thirteen-plus years in existence, oddballs, outcasts, and art freaks the world over have grown to know and love a strange young girl named Emily. With roots in the punk-rock art scene of Santa Cruz skate culture and an early appeal to European trend spotters, the iconic image of Emily and her philosophy of devout individualism have become deeply rooted in global culture. The Art of Emily Volume 1 is the first-ever collection of images showing the wide and inspired range of artistic styles and mediums that have been used to create the world of Emily the Strange. From silk-screened vinyl skateboard stickers to custom rock-and-roll album art, large-scale psychedelic paintings, and insanely intricate Mongolian paper cutting, the fantastic and artful imaginings of Rob Reger, Buzz Parker, and a staggeringly talented array of collaborators will give insight and inspiration to any Emily fan. The world's affection for Emily the Strange can be seen at futuristic shopping malls in Tokyo, in Dutch Halloween fanzines, on the walls of metal clubs in Germany, and throughout the United States!
Lady Death art fans, the book you demanded is finally here! This stunning hard cover books is over 500 pages of the best Lady Death cover and pinup art over the years, all in full color. Some of the finest artists in comics have slaved over amazing pinups and covers featuring Lady Death and now 500 pages of the best are collected into this one epic tome! From her Swimsuit, Bikini, Fetish and pinup specials to covers and wraparound images shown without logos covering any art, for fans of the female form, this is an art book for the ages. As if it wasn't amazing enough, every copy is signed by the creator of Lady Death, Brian Pulido! No paperback edition is being offered, this incredible book is only available as a deluxe hard cover and this direct-market exclusive edition is limited to one printing of just 3500 copies!
Written by MATTHEW K. MANNING, JOHN BARBER & JOHN RHETT THOMAS FROM COMIC-BOOK LEGENDS TO SILVER-SCREEN SUPER HEROES! Marvel presents an insider's look into the making of its cinematic universe - assembling three Avengers in one stylish slipcase. Featuring exclusive production artwork, behind-the-scenes photography, and in-depth cast-and-crew interviews, this four-book collection is a must have for any fan of Mighty Marvel movies! Includes IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN THE MOVIE HC, IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN 2 HC, THOR: THE ART OF THOR THE MOVIE Hardcover. and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE ART OF CAPTAIN AMERICA - THE FIRST AVENGER HC. All Ages
Marvel Studios Takes Readers Behind The Scenes Of One Of The Most Eagerly Anticipated Films Of All Time In The Art Of The Avengers. This Keepsake Volume Is An Experiential Journey Through The Entire Film From Beginning To End - Featuring Stunning Concept Art, Full-Color Photographs From The Set As Well As The Finished Film, Excerpts From The Script, And Exclusive Interviews With The Cast And Crew - Including Writer/Director Joss Whedon, Producer Kevin Feige And, Of Course, The Avengers Themselves. From Costume And Production Design To Visual Effects And Creature Creation, The Art Of The Avengers Is A Lavish Showcase Of All The Artistry And Creativity That Brings The Marvel Cinematic Universe To Life Onscreen. Avengers Assemble!
(W/A) Kurtti From the creative minds of directors John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin) comes an American fairy tale and musical set in the heart of New Orleans during the Jazz Age. This unforgettable tale of love, enchantment, and discovery features Tiana, a young girl with big dreams who is working hard to achieve them amid the elegance and grandeur of the fabled French Quarter. The Art of The Princess and the Frog showcases the lush concept art of this sure-to-be-classic The Walt Disney Animation Studios movie, including sketches, character designs, lighting studies and storyboards, alongside inspiring quotes from the directors, producers, artists, and designers, including veteran hand-drawn animators that brought you many of Disney's most classic and unforgettable characters.
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by JOHN ROMITA Comics' most iconic character gets his own coffee-table book chock full of the best Spidey art through the decades! The names of the great artists cascade down through the years: Ditko, Romita Sr., Kane, Andru, Romita Jr., McFarlane, Bagley, Deodato, Garney, Martin and more - from 1962 to today, they'll all be represented. The finest art - augmented by sketches, pencils and character designs from the Marvel Vault - combined with commentary from the creators who've helped shape the web-spinner's world, will make THE ART OF SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC a book for fans to treasure forever.
(W) Patrick Wilshire, J. David Spurlock Every dragon lover's dream come true. This breathtaking compendium is the ultimate collection of dragon paintings with insights from fantastic artists Jeff Easley, Larry Elmore, Clyde Caldwell, Boris Vallejo, Keith Parkinson, Julie Bell, Todd Lockwood, Donato Giancola, John Howe, Bob Eggleton, Don Maitz, Stephen Hickman, Greg Hildebrandt, and Hugo record-breaker Michael Whelan. Dedicated to Jeffrey Jones.
Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel presents its latest blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive production artwork, behind-the-scenes photography, and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, THE ART OF THOR provides an insider's look into the making of the highly anticipated film directed by Kenneth Branagh, and starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman. Written by comic-book author and historian Matthew K. Manning with dynamic page designs by MAZ!
(A) Marc Silvestri, Dale Keown, Michael Turner, David Finch, Joe Benitez, Stjepan Sejic, Eric Basaldua, and many, many more (Cov) Marc Silvestri & Steve Firchow One of Top Cow's lasting legacies in the comic world is the studio and Marc Silvestri's impact on the face of comic art. Today's top artist lists is filled with alumni of the famous Top Cow 'Pit'. The Art of Top Cow is a gigantic collection that combines The Art of The Darkness, The Art of Witchblade and The Art of Marc Silvestri, plus select additional pieces drawn by some of the best artists to have graced the pages and covers of Top Cow titles. This is the definitive art collection for the ultimate art fan. This over-sized 10' x 12"""" coffee table book will feature a beautiful dust cover with a unique poster printed on the inside of the dust cover. Full Color 320 pages hard cover.
(A) Marc Silvestri, Dale Keown, Michael Turner, David Finch, Joe Benitez, Stjepan Sejic, Eric Basaldua, and many, many more (Cov) Marc Silvestri & Steve Firchow One of Top Cow's lasting legacies in the comic world is the studio Marc Silvestri founded to nurture young artists. Today's top artist lists are filled with alumni of the famous Top Cow 'Pit'. The Art of Top Cow is a gigantic collection that combines The Art of The Darkness, The Art of Witchblade and The Art of Marc Silvestri, plus select additional pieces drawn by some of the best artists to have graced the pages and covers of Top Cow titles. This is the definitive art collection for the ultimate art fan. This over-sized 10' x 12"" coffee table book features an embossed front cover. Full Color. 320 pages soft cover
(W) Davide Barzi (A) Frank Frazetta, Joe Jusko, J. Scott Campbell, Jae Lee, Mike Mignola, Joe Quesada, more (C) Dave Stevens For over 40 years Vampirella has been the muse for many artists in the comic industry and even beyond. Dynamite Entertainment brings forth a veritable museum of fine art masterpieces collected in a 216 page hardcover volume! This tome contains a retrospective of artists who have contributed the most memorable imagery of Vampirella with such names as Jose Gonzalez, Adam Hughes, Dave Stevens, Jim Silke, Jae Lee, Joe Jusko, Amanda Conner, Mark Texeira, Mike Mignola, Mike Mayhew, Joe Quesada, Bruce Timm, Arthur Suydam, Dan Brereton, Michael Golden, J. Scott Campbell and many more. Featuring a spectacular cover by the Dave Stevens!
Written by ROY THOMAS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, LEN WEIN, DOUG MOENCH & TONY ISABELLA Penciled by GIL KANE, JOHN BYRNE, LARRY HAMA, ARVELL JONES & PAT BRODERICK Cover by GIL KANE In 1974, nobody was kung-fu fighting like Marvel Comics, and at the forefront of the craze was Daniel Rand - the Iron Fist! A Himalayan expedition in search of the mystical mountain city of K''un-Lun left 9-year-old Daniel's father murdered by his partner Harold Meachum and his mother dead. However, Daniel found the path to the K''un-Lun, and there he spent a decade training under its immortal inhabitants. After years of ceaseless tutelage, he became an unmatched master of martial arts and spiritual control; armed with the shattering power of the iron fist, he left immortality behind to set out into the Western world and avenge his parents' deaths. Packed with wall-to-wall kung-fu action, Iron Fist runs a gauntlet through the Kara-Kai death cult and ninja adversaries, and into mystic dimensions where the battle must be fought with mind and spirit. But Iron Fist's saga not only follows Daniel Rand's quest for vengeance - it also introduces Marvel mainstays Colleen Wing and Misty Knight, guest stars the Marvel Bullpen, and brings together for the very first time the creative team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne! It's the beginnings of a true comic-book classic that can only be called a MARVEL MASTERWORKS! Collecting MARVEL PREMIERE #15-25 and IRON FIST #1-2. 256 pages. /All Ages
Michael Turner ; Ale Garza ; Micah Gunnell ; Marcus To ; Peter Steigerwald ; Francisco Herrera ; Scott Clark ; Various - Art (A) Michael Turner, Ale Garza, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, Francisco Herrera, Scott Clark, Various Aspen's top artists unite with several surprise guests in this year's hottest issue! It's that time of the year again, and the 2009 edition of the ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR is here! Filled cover to cover with some of the most amazing illustrations by your favorite Aspen artists including Michael Turner, Ale Garza, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, and featuring a ton of surprise guest artists the likes of Talent Caldwell, Francisco Herrera, Scott Clark, and many more, you won't want to miss out!! Featuring a brand-new stunning cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, make sure to mark your calendars for the arrival of 2009""s ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR!! In stores July, 29th 2009! Aspen's top artists unite with several surprise guests in this year's hottest issue! It's that time of the year again, and the 2009 edition of the ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR is here! Filled cover to cover with some of the most amazing illustrations by your favorite Aspen artists including Michael Turner, Ale Garza, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, and featuring a ton of surprise guest artists the likes of Talent Caldwell, Francisco Herrera, Scott Clark, and many more, you won't want to miss out!! Featuring a brand-new stunning cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, make sure to mark your calendars for the arrival of 2009""s ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR!
Written by JASON AARON Penciled by ADAM KUBERT Cover by ADAM KUBERT Spider-Man and Wolverine! Everyone's favorite wisecracking web-spinner and ferocious furball come together in their first major series ever! The superstar creative team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X, PUNISHERMAX) and Adam Kubert (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, ULTIMATE X-MEN) send Spidey and Wolvie to the edges of the Marvel Universe as they face such awful beings as the Czar, Big Murder and Doom the Living Planet! But who is the major Marvel villain pulling the strings? And can Spidey and Wolvie refrain from killing one another long enough to find out? Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-6 and material from the ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1 DIRECTOR's CUT. 176 pages. /Rated T
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, TED MCKEEVER & JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by KENNETH ROCAFORT, LOU KANG, TED MCKEEVER & NICK TARRA Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT Can the Punisher and Wolverine survive a round with the ferocious Predator X--and who is the beast's sexy wrangler? Has Arno Stark, the Iron Man of 2020, met his match in a band of hijack-happy sky-pirates? Will M.O.D.O.K. make it through a meal without killing anyone in a superhero greasy spoon? And are newbie directors Cannonball and Sunspot (of New Mutants) going to make movie magic in the Mojoverse? All is revealed here! 40 pages. Rated T.
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, JONATHON GREEN & JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by KENNETH ROCAFORT, LOU KANG, FIONA STAPLES & NICHOLASTARRA Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT MARVEL's PREMERE ANTHOLOGY CONTINUES! Madripoor is ablaze as WOLVERINE & PUNISHER battle the genetically engineered mutant hunter PREDATOR X! The future takes a turn for the worse as IRON MAN 2020 confronts the endless robot forces of Commodore Q! DAREDEVIL hunts the most dangerous game in the streets of Hell's Kitchen! And Sunspot and Cannonball crash some weddings in MOJOWORLD! 40 pages. / Rated T
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, FRANK TIERI & JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by KENNETH ROCAFORT, LOU KANG, MARCO TURINI & NICHOLAS PITARRA Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT MARVEL""S PREMIERE ANTHOLOGY HEATS UP! WOLVERINE & PUNISHER continue their heart-stopping battle with PREDATOR X! Arno Stark defends the future from deadly space pirates in IRON MAN 2020! A haunting figure walks the Earth and leaves violence in his wake in the new SHIVER MAN! And Cannonball and Sunspot pay tribute to film favorites in MOJOWORLD! 40 pages. /Rated T
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI, DANIEL MERLIN GOODBREY, MATT YOCUM & JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by KENNETH ROCAFORT, LOU KANG, ADRIANA MELO, NICHOLAS PITARRA & JONATHAN HICKMAN Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT Marvel's hit anthology series continues! Fur flies as WOLVERINE & PUNISHER duke it out with PREDATOR X and butt heads with the powerful women of Madripoor! IRON MAN 2020 clashes with those who would seek to steal the future - in space! Israeli super soldier SABRA prepares the heroes of tomorrow! And in MOJOWORLD, two goofy guys must make movies - or else! 40 pages. Rated T.
Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by SIMONE BIANCHI, ALAN DAVIS, ADI GRANOV, CLAYTON CRAIN & KAARE ANDREWS Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI The X-Men are called to the scene of a murder that appears to have involved heretofore unknown mutants. The team's resident scientist, Beast, discovers that though the victim was indeed a mutant, his mutation appears to be artificially produced. The team races to a spaceship graveyard in Indonesia in their search for the murderer, who they find huddled over the mysterious Ghost Box, preparing to activate it. The murderer reveals himself to also be a mutant, but commits suicide rather than give the X-Men any information as to his, or the Ghost Box""s, origins. With mysterious, artificially created mutants popping up out of nowhere, the X-Men must struggle to unlock the mysteries of the Ghost Box: What is the device's purpose, and why was it sent to Earth? Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN #25-30 and GHOST BOXES #1-2. 184 pages. /Rated T
What do you get when you cross an island full of giant monsters, a telepathic terrorist and a jet full of mad-as-hell mutants? Monstrous action! Mentallo has the perfect plan: take mental control of the denizens of Monster Island and use them to extort his old employers at Roxxon. But when his monsters attack Tokyo at the same time the X-Men are in town helping one of their own cope with a family tragedy, the mutant heroes are drawn into the conflict. Can Wolverine, Cyclops, Emma Frost and Armor take on an entire island of giant monsters? Sharpen your claws, and get ready for a battle of the ages! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #36, #37, #39 and #41, and material from STRANGE TALES (1951) #89. [(W) Daniel Way (A) Jason Pearson & Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta]
The fearsome Brood have overtaken the orbital research satellite known as Pandora's Box - stranding Beast's girlfriend, S.W.O.R.D. agent Abigail Brand. Embarking on a daring rescue mission, Beast, Storm, Colossus, Kitty Pryde and Lockheed will encounter old friends and older enemies. But to escape the inescapable Pandora's Box - commissioned to house hazardous experiments on the universe's horrors - they must not only survive one of the most dangerous alien species in existence, but also make an impossible decision: Even if it means sparing untold lives, can the X-Men bring themselves to rescue the Brood along with their friends? Plus: a classic tale of the Brood by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #38, #40, #42, #43 and UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) #162. [(W/A) Various (CA) Salvador Larroca]
Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by SIMONE BIANCHI, ALAN DAVIS, CLAYTON CRAIN, KAARE ANDREWS & ADI GRANOV Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi take the X-Men to the ""Second Stage."" The X-Men are back to business -- with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mystery to solve that will take them into previously uncharted territory and test them to their core. It all starts on a spaceship hovering 300 hundred feet above the twisted wreckage of Chaparanga Beach. Its sole inhabitant: the mysterious Subject X. Five minutes - just five minutes is all he needs, all he's asking for. Can the X-Men afford to give it to him? Plus, artists Adi Granov, Alan Davis, Clayton Crain and Kaare Andrews join Ellis as they delve into the real consequences of this mysterious object in GHOST BOXES. Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN #25-30 and ASTONISHING X-MEN: GHOST BOXES #1-2. 184 pages. /Rated T
Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by JASON PEARSON, SARA PICHELLI & NICK BRADSHAW Cover by MICHAEL WILLIAM KALUTA Not all monsters are easy to spot - some of them live among us, undetected or long forgotten. Some of them live inside us, in the dark corners of our hearts, feeding on our secret fears of loss. But in the Marvel Universe, most of them live on Monster Island. Or, at least, they did. A mysterious exodus is under way; monsters spilling onto nearby shores - with catastrophic results - and it falls upon a small group of X-Men to both save the population from destruction and solve an imposing riddle: What are monsters afraid of? Get ready for a widescreen blockbuster filled with classic monsters, heart-stopping revelations and over-the-top action! Collecting ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #36-37, #39 and #41. 112 pages. /Rated T
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Covers by MIKE MAYHEW & BOB LAYTON Evil undersea monarchs Ghaur and Llyra are determined to bring the elder god Set to Earth, and no one on the surface world will stop them! Seven mortal women-including the Invisible Women, She-Hulk and Marvel Girl-have been selected to act as the brides of Set's snake heads, and the ensuing conflict will spread to nearly every hero on Earth, from the Avengers to Quasar to the Punisher to the X-Men to the Fantastic Four! Can the heroes stop this terrible plot in time? Plus: the complex history of the Serpent Crown, recounted in full! Collecting SILVER SURFER ANNUAL #2, IRON MAN ANNUAL #10, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #26, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL #13, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #23, PUNISHER ANNUAL #2, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #9, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL #5, AVENGERS ANNUAL #18, NEW MUTANTS #76, NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #5, X-FACTOR ANNUAL #4, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #5, AVENGERS WEST COAST #56, AVENGERS WEST COAST ANNUAL #4, THOR ANNUAL #14 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #22. 544 pages. /Rated T.
How many untold tales of Atomic Robo can there be? Quite a few more! The Sparrow thwarts Nazis! Atomic Robo and Bruce Lee encounter the Hong Kong mastermind of crime, Tao Jones! Also conspiracies! Mysteries! And punching! [(W) Brian Clevinger (A) John Broglia & Various (CA) Scott Wegener]
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage Art by Simon Coleby and Chris Sprouse & Karl Story Cover by Simon Coleby Apollo has been missing for weeks now, and the Midnighter and The Authority assume the worst. What""s happened to their Sun God? And as the Carrier is slowly brought back to life, it""s left the team with the unpleasant task of cleansing the lower decks of vermin. But what they find buried deep within could change their fortunes for good! Scheduled to arrive on June 3 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Simon Coleby & Cliff Rathburn and Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Cover by Simon Coleby Kaizen Gamorra's assault on the Carrier catches the team unawares - and completely unprepared! Can they hold off his overwhelming forces without a key member? Looks like they'll have to since the Midnighter left the team in an attempt to find a cure for Apollo...and his journey will have massive ramifications for World's End! Scheduled to arrive September 2. 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder and Simon Coleby & Cliff Rathburn Cover by Simon Coleby Following Kaizen Gamorra's successful surprise attack on the Carrier, the team regroups for a counterstrike. Can Swift, Jack and the Engineer overthrow an army of super beings? And the Midnighter makes an earth-shattering discovery in Northern England... Scheduled to arrive on November 4 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Simon Coleby, Drew Johnson, Mike Miller and others Cover by Simon Coleby The super-team created to protect Earth from threats of a global scale struggle to carry on after they fail in their mission. In this collection featuring issues #8-16 of their monthly series, find out what The Authority must do after their world is destroyed. 208 pages. Full Color.
Written by GRANT MORRISON & KEITH GIFFEN Art by GENE HA, JONATHAN WAYSHAK, BRIAN STELFREEZE, JOEL GOMEZ, DARICK ROBERTSON & TREVOR SCOTT Cover by GENE HA The heroes of The Authority are stranded on an Earth where their powers barely work - and they're mere comic book characters. How will they find their way back home? Collecting THE AUTHORITY #1-2 and THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR #3-7. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Gene Ha]
Aang and Katara are working tirelessly for peace when an impasse between Fire Lord Zuko and Earth King Kuei over Fire Nation colonies within the borders of the Earth Nation threatens to plunge the world back into war! Meanwhile, Sokka must help Toph prepare her hapless first class of metalbending students to defend their school against a rival class of firebenders! [(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A) Gurihiru]
The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more-and it's finally here! This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity! The continuation of Airbender and the link to its upcoming sequel, Legend of Korra! Written by Gene Yang, author of the National Book Award-nominated American Born Chinese. [(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A/CA) Gurihiru]
Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has remained one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series to date, and it's not too hard to see why . . . Not only does it offer an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world long-besieged by war, all the while serving up top-notch entertainment. It's also beautifully executed, a stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling that harmonizes Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit. An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development-from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond!-along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. Featuring hundreds of images, most of which Nickelodeon has never released to the public! Soon to be adapted as a trilogy of major motion pictures by M. Night Shyamalan and Paramount Pictures Studio. [(W) Michael Dante Dimartino, Bryan Konietzko (CA) Bryan Konietzko]
For three years, millions of eager fans tuned in to watch new episodes of Nickelodeon's hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Ever since, fans have been hungry for more-and now their wait is finally over! This volume collects the long-out-of-print, fan-favorite comics previously published in Nickelodeon Magazine and with the Airbender DVDs, plus over seventy brand-new comics pages. That's twenty-six stories set in Airbender continuity, by a host of top-notch talent, many of whom worked on the original animated series! [(W) Johane Matte & Various (A) Justin Ridge & Various (CA) Bryan Konietzko]
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER-THE ART OF THE ANIMATED SERIES Bryan Konietzko (W/A), Michael Dante DiMartino (W/A), and Various (A) Full Color. 184 pages HC, 9"" x 12"" Since its debut in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has remained one of Nickelodeon's most talked about and highest-rated animated series to date, and it's not too hard to see why. . Not only does it offer an epic storyline, engaging characters, action, adventure, and a powerful message about the importance of hope in a world long-besieged by war, all the while serving up top-notch entertainment. It's also beautifully executed, a stunning masterpiece of animated storytelling that harmonizes Western influences with aesthetic inspiration drawn from a diverse array of cultures, including those of China, Japan, India, and the Inuit. An unprecedented look at the concept, design, and production art behind this smash-hit series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Art of the Animated Series chronicles the show's development-from the very first sketch through to the series finale and beyond!-along with behind-the-scenes commentary from series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. Featuring hundreds of images, most of which Nickelodeon has never released to the public! Soon to be adapted as a trilogy of major motion pictures by M. Night Shyamalan and Paramount Pictures Studio.
Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko bring The Promise to its explosive conclusion! The Harmony Restoration Movement has failed, and the four nations are plunged back into war! In the midst of the battle, can Aang and Fire Lord Zuko mend the rift between them, or will Aang be forced to take actions that can't be undone? Written by Eisner winner and National Book Award nominee Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) and drawn by Gurihiru (Thor and the Warriors Four), this is the adventure Avatar fans have been craving! [(W) Gene Luen Yang & Various (A) Gurihiru]
The Pulp Era's most unusual mystery man returns in three action-packed adventures. Dick Benson's life will be forever changed after Murder on Wheels and the mysterious Cole Wilson lure The Avenger into a deadly trap! Then, The Three Gold Crowns and a dentist's forceps leads The Avenger to Mr. Death's house of murder. Plus, Death to The Avenger, a bonus Avenger novelette, and a Whisperer thriller by Alan Hathway. This classic pulp reprint features the color pulp covers by H. W. Scott, Paul Orban's original interior illustrations and historical commentary by Will Murray. [(W) Kenneth Robeson]
Written by ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER Penciled by STEVE SADOWSKI, PATRICK BERKENKOTTER, ALEX ROSS & JACK HERBERT Cover by ALEX ROSS The Civil War is over, and the Avengers are divided. Captain America's death has been a blow to both sides. Now, the Star-Spangled Sentinel is back - and it could destroy the time stream! In AVENGERS/INVADERS, Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Stephen Sadowski (Dynamite Entertainment's Project: Superpowers) - along with artists Patrick Berkenkotter and Jackson Herbert - show what happens when the conflicted heroes of today's Marvel Universe are faced with the return of the late hero who inspired them all. When World War II heroes Captain America, Namor, the Human Torch, Bucky, and Toro show up in modern-day New York City, both factions reveal their own agendas and goals for the heroes of the past. In AVENGERS/INVADERS, the heroes of today are taught lessons by heroes from the past in a time-slinging adventure that pits them against everyone from Ultron to The Red Skull. Collecting AVENGERS/INVADERS #1-12. 352 pages. /Rated T
Written by BOB HARRAS, FABIAN NICIEZA, ROY THOMAS, SCOTT LOBDELL & BEN RAAB Penciled by STEVE EPTING, ANDY KUBERT, DAVE ROSS, JOHN ROMITA JR., JAN DUURSEMA & JIM CHEUNG Covers by ANDY KUBERT & STEVE EPTING The island of Genosha has been a powderkeg since the X-Men overthrew its anti-mutant regime, and it's finally erupted into full-scale civil war! The president asks Professor X to mediate peace between human and mutant, but the situation is inflamed when Magneto's treacherous Acolyte Fabian Cortez makes a bid for power by kidnapping Luna, daughter of the Avengers' Quicksilver and Crystal - and Magneto's granddaughter! The X-Men and Avengers head for Genosha - but the situation spirals out of control when Magneto's right-hand man, Exodus, arrives looking to kill Cortez! Can even the X-Men and Avengers combined bring peace to a nation at war, defeat two madmen and save a child caught in the middle? Plus: the secret origin of Exodus and his twisted ties to the Avengers' Black Knight! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #368-369, X-MEN (1991) #26, AVENGERS WEST COAST #101, UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) #307 and BLACK KNIGHT: EXODUS. 208 pages. /Rated A
Written by KURT BUSIEK, DAN JURGENS, CHRIS CLAREMONT,JOSEPH HARRIS, FRANK TIERI, FABIAN NICIEZA & JOE PRUETT Penciled by JERRY ORDWAY, DAN JURGENS, ANDY KUBERT,SALVADOR LARROCA, GEORGES JEANTY, ALITHA MARTINEZ, JOHN ROMITA JR., YANICK PAQUETTE, LEINIL FRANCIS YU & BRETT BOOTH Cover by JERRY ORDWAY Welcome to Earth: penal colony for the universe's deadliest villains! When the civilized alien races-influenced by the Supreme Intelligence and his newly evolved Kree-tire of Earth's involvement in their affairs, they decide to make it their new prison planet! Featuring all the world's greatest heroes-including the Avengers, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four-against the most bizarre and deadly threats they can conceive of! And on the forefront of the villainous attack? Ronan the Accuser and Ego the Living Planet! Collecting MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET, MAXIMUM SECURITY #1-3, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #36, THOR (1998) #30, UNCANNY X-MEN #387, BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN #15, IRON MAN (1998) #35, AVENGERS (1998) #35, GAMBIT (1999) #23, X-MEN (1991) #107 and X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #29. 368 pages. /Rated T
Written by MATT FRACTION, PAUL CORNELL, JAMES ASMUS, JASON AARON, MIKE CAREY, CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI, TERRY DODSON, MIKE DEODATO, LUKE ROSS, HUMBERTO RAMOS & DUSTIN WEAVER Cover by MARC SILVESTRI The Dark Avengers take on the Uncanny X-Men in a story that shakes the foundations of the Marvel Universe. Norman Osborn declares martial law and sends the Dark Avengers in to quell the riots and take down the X-Men. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Norman Osborn already has his own team of Avengers, and now he has his own team of mutants. Introducing the DARK X-MEN! Collecting DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA & EXODUS; UNCANNY X-MEN #513-514, DARK AVENGERS #7-8, DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #1-3, X-MEN LEGACY #226-227 and DARK X-MEN: THE CONFESSION. 336 pages. /Rated T
Written by MATT FRACTION, CRAIG KYLE, CHRIS YOST, KIERON GILLEN, PAUL CORNELL, JESSE DELPERDANG, SHANE MCCARTHY, ROB WILLIAMS, MARC BERNARDIN, ADAM FREEMAN, JASON AARON & SIMON SPURRIER Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI, MIKE DEODATO, LUKE ROSS, TERRY DODSON, DUSTIN WEAVER, DANIEL ACUNA, CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, LEONARD KIRK, JESSE DELPERDANG, IBRAIM ROBERSON, MICHEL LACOMBE, PACO DIAZ, JOCK & PAUL DAVIDSON Cover by MARC SILVESTRI Norman Osborn runs the Avengers, promising America a new day of safety and security. Cyclops leads the X-Men - determined to free mutantkind from the forces of cold, impersonal, unreasoning institutional racism that threaten them. Both leaders are locked in a high-stakes chess match with the prize being their respective visions of utopia, and Emma Frost the one piece that could make either the winner! But which side of the board is she on? Plus: Who are the Dark X-Men? Find out the secrets behind this uncanny assemblage of mutants - including Cloak, Dagger, Daken and Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Collecting DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA & EXODUS; UNCANNY X-MEN #513-514, DARK AVENGERS #7-8, DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #1-3, X-MEN LEGACY #226-227 DARK X-MEN: THE CONFESSION and material from DARK REIGN: THE CABAL. 368 pages. /Rated T.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE MCKONE & JORGE MOLINA Cover by MIKE MCKONE Recruited by Norman Osborn during his Dark Reign, six teens - Veil, Finesse, Mettle, Hazmat, Reptil and Striker - were subjected to torturous training methods to mold them in Osborn's image. Now, in the Heroic Age, they are enrolled by Hank Pym and his team of instructors - including Tigra, Justice, Speedball and Quicksilver - into the Avengers Academy! Told they are the most promising of the new generation of heroes, the troubled team soon learns the shocking truth: They are instead being monitored to see whehter they will unravel and wreak havoc on the Marvel Universe! Now, it's up to each young adult to decide whether they will join the ranks of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, or instead become the villains of tomorrow. School is in session, so grab your seat for the critically acclaimed wild ride that introduces the next class of captivating and controversial Marvel legends! Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #1-6 and material from ENTER THE HEROIC AGE. 168 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE MCKONE, SEAN CHEN & TOM RANEY Cover by MIKE MCKONE Hank Pym returns to his greatest role! That's right, Giant-Man is back! Then, the Avengers Academy students take on a mission of vengeance against the Hood, and Finesse goes off in search of the man who could be her father: Taskmaster! But everything changes when Korvac returns and defeats the Avengers. Now, the world's only hope lies with the Avengers Academy students, who have been aged to adulthood! With time manipulated, the team gets a glimpse of what the future might hold for them. For some, it's a revelation; for others, a life sentence! Can they overcome their personal demons and master unfamiliar abilities in time to defeat a foe powerful enough to conquer Earth's Mightiest Heroes? And if that wasn't enough, enter the Young Allies, the Initiative - and the Sinister Six! Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #7-14. 184 pages. /Rated T
AVENGERS ACADEMY: ARCADE DEATH GAME SC - Description: Written by PAUL TOBIN, CHRIS CLAREMONT & TERRY KAVANAGH Penciled by DAVID BALDEON, RICH BUCKLER, MICHAEL NASSER & CHRIS MARRINAN Cover by ED MCGUINNESS The traps are set and the dice are rolled as the vibrantly villainous Arcade decides to rebuild his tarnished reputation - by setting his sights on the ""easy pickings"" of the Avengers Academy and the Young Allies! But when one of his teenage victims escapes, is it a setback for Arcade or all part of a master plan to transform the entirety of New York intoMurderworld? Plus: Spider-Man, Nightcrawler and Excalibur fight for their lives in two classic tales of Arcade-style madness! Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY?GIANT-SIZE #1, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #89 and SPIDER-MAN (1990) #25. 120 pages. /Rated A 120 pages. Rated: A
It's a new start for the Academy kids! New students! New staff! New West Coast campus! But when a classic Avenger is murdered, everyone becomes a suspect - and guest-stars Captain America, Luke Cage and Hawkeyebrawl with the student body?! As student turns on student, and students clash with staff, which cast members are trying to shut down the Academy? It's a surprise revelation that will have your jaw on the floor! Plus: Reptil's darkest secret is revealed! And when X-23 joins Avengers Academy, will they survive the experience? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #21-26. [(W) Christos N. Gage (A) Sean Chen & Various (CA) Rodin Esquejo]
Written by KURT BUSIEK, MARK WAID & JOHN OSTRANDER Penciled by GEORGE PÉREZ, SEAN CHEN, ANDY KUBERT & DEREC AUCOIN Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez usher in a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Since the team's inception, the Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly until justice prevails. But what happens when their oldest foes strike directly at the team? On the eve of a huge Avengers gathering, an attack by the evil enchantress Morgan Le Fay sends these assembled heroes into a strange medieval reality where nothing is as it seems. Held under Le Fay's thrall, the Avengers have lost all memory of their true identities. Breaking free of Morgan's spell, Captain America and Hawkeye must fight to free their teammates before the Marvel Universe is altered forever! Plus: The Avengers take on the Squadron Supreme! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #1-11, AVENGERS ANNUAL 1998, IRON MAN (1998) #7, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #8 and QUICKSILVER #10. 408 pages. /Rated A
Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the universe's ultimate menaces! Faced with alien invaders, the transformation of the entire planet, a gigantic killer crusader and insidious conspiracies, the heroic Avengers not only triumph - but rebuild their operations bigger and better than ever! But are even the Avengers mighty enough to overcome a horde of rampaging Hulks, evil alchemist Diablo and the opening volleys of a vicious war waged from the future - and masterminded by Kang the Conqueror? Collecting MAXIMUM SECURITY: DANGEROUS PLANET, MAXIMUM SECURITY #1-3, and AVENGERS (1998) #35-44 and ANNUAL 2001. [(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Various (CA) Alan Davis]
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by JACK KIRBY, NEAL ADAMS, JOHN BUSCEMA & VARIOUS Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS A new, prose retelling of the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes - as told by the team members themselves! Written by AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS scribe Brian Michael Bendis - and featuring illustrations by all-time great Avengers artists including Jack Kirby, Neal Adams, John Buscema and more. Collecting the backup features from AVENGERS (2010) #1-12 and NEW AVENGERS (2010) #1-11. [(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Jack Kirby & Various (CA) Arthur Adams]
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Iron Man. Thor. Captain America. They've been the Avengers' heart, soul and fighting spirit since the team's earliest days. Three of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, joined together to fight the foes no single hero could take on alone. Now, with the dawning of a new Heroic Age, this trio again finds cause to band together. And with the likes of Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Spider-Woman at their side, this truly could be the most powerful Avengers lineup of all! It'd better be: With Kang back from the future bearing ill tidings of a force so powerful even he can't conquer it, Iron Man calls the Avengers to action! But the secrets that lay in store will reveal some very recognizable faces in some very adversarial forms! Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #1-6. 160 pages. /Rated A
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. & BRYAN HITCH Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel's super-secret brain trust, the Illuminati, reunites - and the Avengers team up with the incredible Red Hulk - as the Hood makes a crazy power move to bring the Infinity Gauntlet together once more! But the Hood has no idea of the power he's toying with and who's coming to earth to challenge him for it. Plus: the Avengers vs. the Intelligencia, the return of S.W.O.R.D. and the disappearance of Spider-Woman in a prologue to the Avengers saga that will rock the entire Marvel Universe. Guest starring the New and Secret Avengers! Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #7-12 and #12.1. 168 pages. /Rated A
Written by MIKE AVON OEMING, MARK RICKETTS, JOHN JACKSON MILLER, ROBERT KIRKMAN & PRIEST Penciled by ANDREA DIVITO, TONY HARRIS, SCOTT KOLINS, JORGE LUCAS, SCOT EATON & JOE BENNETT Cover by STEVE EPTING The repercussions of the worst day in Avengers history reverberate throughout the lives of the mightiest of them all: Thor, Iron Man and Captain America! The end is nigh for the gods of Asgard, and only Thor and his Avengers allies might be able to stave off Ragnarok - but will the Thunder God be Asgard's savior, or the architect of its downfall? Beset by allegations that Tony Stark has lost his battle with the bottle, Iron Man must face off against his evil doppelganger, which has embarked on a murderous rampage aimed at those in charge of Stark Enterprises! Plus: When Tony Stark is ordered to recover sensitive, top-secret materials from Avengers Mansion, his duties as Secretary of State come into conflict with his standing as an Avenger - in the most explosive way possible! Reeling from recent events, Captain America is forced to choose between his partner - the fugitive Falcon - and his principles while suffering an enigmatic battle fatigue that replays his worst failure and presents the Scarlet Witch as his only refuge. Meanwhile, all is not right within S.H.I.E.L.D. - what does it have to do with a certain Red-Skulled villain who's been lurking in the background? Collecting THOR #80-85, IRON MAN #84-89, CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON #5-7 and CAPTAIN AMERICA #29-32. 448 pages. Rated T.
Written by CHUCK DIXON, TOM DEFALCO & NEL YOMTOV Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS, JEFF JOHNSON, DAVE ROSS, MARK BAGLEY & GERALD DECAIRE Covers by SCOTT KOLINS & DARICK ROBERTSON The Avenging Archer takes the stage in a collection of enough sensational solo adventures to fill anyone's quiver! First, watch out as Hawkeye encounters a genetically engineered monstrosity created by the insidious Secret Empire. But will this feral fiend prove to be friend or foe? Then, roll with the punches as Hawkeye gets battered by Batroc, assaulted by Oddball and trounced by the Taskmaster - all in a single thrilling one-shot. Finally, duck for cover when Hawkeye participates in a rocky three-part reunion! Ready, aim, fire - this Marvelous masterpiece hits the mark! Collecting HAWKEYE (1994) #1-4, HAWKEYE: EARTH's MIGHTIEST MARKSMAN and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #159-161. 168 pages. /Rated T
Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JACK KIRBY & DON HECK with DICK AYERS Covers by JOHN ROMITA JR. & JACK KIRBY The Avengers, comics' greatest super team, burst onto the scene in 1963 at the forefront of revolutionary Marvel Age of Comics. Iron Man, Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp joined together to face the menace of Loki - and set off on a streak of tales that nearly 50 years later still sets the trend for super-hero epics. From Captain America's return from the icy depths of the Atlantic to the first appearances of classic enemies like Kang the Conqueror to the game-changing introduction of a trio of former villains into their ranks - Avengers was a bona-fide comic-book blockbuster! And you'll experience every story, every villain, even every letters page in this painstakingly restored Omnibus collection - written by Stan ""The Man"" Lee, and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Don Heck. It's a must-have for every Marvel fan's collections - so reserve your copy today, True Believer! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1-30. 728 pages. /Rated T
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel begins a new Heroic Age of Avengers action in May, with the first issues of Brian Michael Bendis' AVENGERS and Ed Brubaker's SECRET AVENGERS leading the way! To celebrate this new Heroic Age for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, we want all SPOTLIGHT faithful to assemble for a double-sized extravaganza jam-packed with inside information, interviews, preview art and some very special surprises. This month's SPOTLIGHT is all things Avengers: Who survived SIEGE? Which heroes passed the Initiative? What's up with Luke Cage and his renegade Avengers? What's life like in a post-Dark Reign world? And where doe Steve Rogers fit into all of this? If you are a fan of the Avengers -- old school or new -- this is a must-buy piece of Marvel memorabilia! [(w) John Rhett Thomas (a) Various (ca) John Romita Jr]
The West Coast branch of Earth's Mightiest Heroes faces one villainous threat after another without letup! From walking natural disasters Vibro and Hydro-Man to longstanding Avengers villains the Grim Reaper and Ultron, the outlook is bleak for our favorite Wackos! A silver lining appears when Julia Carpenter, the second Spider-Woman, joins the team - but will her presence be enough to re-energize the West Coast Avengers? Collecting AVENGERS WEST COAST #58-59 and #63-75. [(W/A) Various (CA) Tom Morgan]
The Mighty Thor! Captain America! The Invincible Iron Man! Alone, each one of these champions is a legend throughout the Marvel Universe. But together, they make up the Avengers' big three! Witness how this triumphant trio justifies their status as the three greatest among Earth's Mightiest Heroes in adventures that span from Avengers Mansion to Asgard, with the time-tossed tale the Terminatrix Objective thrown in for good measure! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #176; AVENGERS (1963) #150-151, #215-216 and #224; AVENGERS: THE TERMINATRIX OBJECTIVE #1-4; AVENGERS (1998) #21; and THOR (1998) #81. 264 pages. /Rated T
It's a marathon of villainy as the Avengers face one powerhouse after another! Ultron wants his wedding to herald the Avengers' funerals, but he's only one item on the team's calendar of criminals to contain! There's also Graviton and the Grim Reaper - the wrath of a god and the wrath of a godslayer! And two Avengers turn against the team - or do they? Guest-starring the Champions, the Defenders, and lots and lots of ants! Featuring heroes of the Wild West, the Golden Age and the X-books! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #157-166. [(W) Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter (A) Various (CA) Jack Kirby]
It's a marathon of villainy as the Avengers face one powerhouse after another! Ultron wants his wedding to herald the Avengers' funerals, but he's only one item on the team's calendar of criminals to contain! There's also Graviton and the Grim Reaper - the wrath of a god and the wrath of a godslayer! And two Avengers turn against the team - or do they? Guest-starring the Champions, the Defenders, and lots and lots of ants! Featuring heroes of the Wild West, the Golden Age and the X-books! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #157-166. [(W) Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter (A) Various (CA) George Perez]
Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by LARRY ALEXANDER, GEOF ISHERWOOD & HERB TRIMPE Cover by DAN PANOSIAN In the unassuming town of Timely, Wisconsin, the Vision has disappeared, and it's up to the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to save him! But Timely is connected to Kang's city of Chronopolis, which spans the entire history of the Earth and is guarded by the deadliest warrior's of every age, the Anachronauts! Can the Avengers and the Fantastic Four stop battling each other long enough to defeat Kang and the conniving Terminatrix? Guest-starring Gilgamesh and Dr. Druid! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #11, THOR ANNUAL #17, FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #25 AND AVENGERS ANNUAL #21 232 pages. /Rated A
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & TONY ISABELLA Penciled by GEORGE TUSKA, DON HECK & KEITH POLLARD Covers by JOHN ROMITA & GIL KANE When the Avengers announce they're in the market for new members, their first response is from the X-Men's Beast! Fresh from turning himself blue, this newly furry mutant is eager to prove himself as a hero-and there's no better place than among Earth's mightiest! Oh, my stars and garters-it's wall-to-wall action as the Avengers face the Toad (in command of a starship?!), the revenge-seeking Whirlwind and an assassin dead-set on killing them one-by-one! And when Yellowjacket nearly dies, only the Beast's scientific knowledge can save him! See your favorite mutant hold his own alongside Captain America, Hawkeye and Thor! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #137-140 & #145-146. 128 pages. /All Ages
Written by BILL MANTLO, MARK GRUENWALD, STEVEN GRANT, STEVE ENGLEHART & TOM DEFALCO Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR, AL MILGROM & BOB HALL Covers by JOHN ROMITA JR. & AL MILGROM To return his fellow Elder of the Universe, the Collector, to life, the Grandmaster enters a cosmic wager with Death herself, using Earth heroes as their chess pieces! Heroes from around the world, including several never-before-seen, battle it out for nothing less than the fate of Earth itself in the Contest of Champions! Featuring every Earth hero, circa 1982! Then, Grandmaster causes more problems for the Avengers when he plans to wipe out all life in the universe, and he pits the Avengers of both coasts against each other to claim his prize! Starring 15 Avengers and special guest star, the Silver Surfer! Collecting CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS #1-3, WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL #2 and AVENGERS ANNUAL #16. 168 pages. /Rated A.
One of the nineties' most notorious narratives! It was a day unlike any other, but in which timeline? Warriors from the future and secrets from the past abound when Kang the Conqueror appears to set the Avengers and Force Works against each other in a game for a prize no one can imagine! Starring Iron Man, War Machine, Crystal and Quicksilver, Hawkeye and the Black Widow, Hercules, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch, Dr. Doom, and more! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #390-395, AVENGERS: THE CROSSING, AVENGERS: TIMESLIDE, IRON MAN (1968) #319-325, FORCE WORKS #16-22, WAR MACHINE (1994) #20-25 and AGE OF INNOCENCE: THE REBIRTH OF IRON MAN. 792 pages. /Rated T
Written by STAN LEE, MARK GRUENWALD, ROGER STERN, STEVEN GRANT, DAVID MICHELINIE & MIKE FRIEDRICH Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN BYRNE, MARK GRUENWALD, BRETT BREEDING, ELIOT R. BROWN, GEORGE EVANS, JIMMY JANES & BRUCE PATTERSON Covers by MARK GRUENWALD & JOHN BYRNE The Ace Archer of the Avengers in some of his sharpest adventures! His beginnings as a malfeasant marksman! His solo stand against X-Men adversary Deathbird! Plus: double-costumed debuts for Hawkeye's future bride Bobbi Morse, a.k.a. Agent 19, and the couple's whirlwind romance in Hawkeye's first miniseries! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man and more! Collecting HAWKEYE #1-4, TALES OF SUSPENSE #57, MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1, AVENGERS #189 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #95. 184 pages. Rated T.
Written by ROB LIEFELD, JIM VALENTINO, KURT BUSIEK, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & DAN SLOTT Penciled by CHAP YAEP, ROB LIEFELD, GEORGE PÉREZ, DAVID FINCH, FRANK CHO, KHOI PHAM & MIKE DEODATO JR. Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ A half-dozen lineups in a single volume! Reborn, New, Mighty - an Avenger by any other name is still one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! This collection highlights not only individual inductions - Ares, Cage, Firestar, Triathlon and more - but team-wide reorganizations and revisions! Plus: The Avengers have fought plenty of the world's deadliest criminals, but what happens when the world's deadiest criminals BECOME the Avengers? Collecting AVENGERS (1996) #1, AVENGERS (1998) #1, #4 & #27, NEW AVENGERS #3 & #15, MIGHTY AVENGERS #1 & #21 and DARK AVENGERS #1. 296 pages. /Rated T
Written by STAN LEE, STEVE ENGLEHART, GERRY CONWAY, JIM SHOOTER, DAVID MICHELINIE, WALT SIMONSON & LARRY HAMA Penciled by JACK KIRBY, DICK AYERS, GEORGE TUSKA, GEORGE PEREZ, JOHN BYRNE, GENE DAY, GENE COLAN, BOB HALL, JOHN BUSCEMA & PAUL RYAN Cover by PAUL RYAN The Boisterious Beast! Tigra the Were-Woman! The Sensational She-Hulk! And of course, the Amazing Spider-Man! Avengers recruitment drives brought in all of them, and it's a day unlike any other when those tales are teamed together for the first time! Plus: a member who comes back from the dead to rejoin and a literal trial by fire when two of Marvel's most enduring characters - and one of mythdom's most heralded heroes - join the team during the Inferno crisis! Also featuring the team's first gathering and its first lineup revision into Cap's Kooky Quartet! Guest-starring X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy and more! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) 1, #16, #137, #151, #181, #211, #221, #300 & #329. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Paul Ryan]
Written by JIM SHOOTER, DAVID MICHELINIE & BILL MANTLO Penciled by GEORGE PÉREZ, SAL BUSCEMA, DAVID WENZEL & TOM MORGAN Covers by JOHN ROMITA JR. & GEORGE PEREZ He hails from an unimaginable era: the 31st century. Fleeing through the timestream from the pursuing team of futuristic defenders known as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Korvac the Machine Man has established a secret presence on present-day Earth in the self-created persona of the mysterious Michael. Through such an unassuming guise, Korvac contemplates the elements of a universe he thirsts to command. Yet despite the subtlety of Michael's machinations, the world's greatest super-team -- the mighty Avengers -- catches wind of his cosmos-conquering scheme, thus drawing the two titanic forces into inevitable conflict. Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #167-168 & #170-177. 200 pages. /Rated A
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, ROY THOMAS, DANN THOMAS, LEN KAMINSKI, TOM DEFALCO & KURT BUSIEK Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, M.C. WYMAN, BOB HALL, JOHN ROMITA JR., KEITH POLLARD, MARSHALL ROGERS, JACKSON GUICE, RON FRENZ, DAVE COCKRUM, PAUL RYAN & GEORGE PEREZ Cover by GIL KANE It's been said that when there's no more room left in Hell, the dead will walk the Earth! And that's just what?happens when Earth's Mightiest Heroes come face-to-face with various hordes of dearly departed heroes and?villains! Featuring the original Human Torch, the Swordsman, the Monster of Frankenstein and Count Nefaria - plus more cantankerous cadavers than you can shake an Uru hammer at! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #131-132, #352-354 and ANNUAL #16; GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS #3; AVENGERS WEST COAST #61; and AVENGERS?(1998) #10-11. [(W/A) Various (CA) Gil Kane]
Dr. Henry Pym, the Avengers' resident scientist, has had many heroic guises - and this Giant-Man-sized collection spotlights them all! From his pre-Avenging days to his various turns as Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, Yellowjacket and even the Wasp, Dr. Pym has been a nearly constant presence on the Avengers' roster since the team's inception. Relive the excitement, the horror and the heartache! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #27, #35 and #49; AVENGERS (1963) #28 and #59-60; WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #21; AVENGERS ANNUAL 2001; and SECRET INVASION: REQUIEM. [(W/A) Various (CA) John Buscema]
Written by PAUL JENKINS, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, ADAM GLASS, MIKE BENSON, SEAN MCKEEVER, KATHRYN IMMONEN & KYLE HIGGINS Penciled by PAOLO RIVERA, STEPHANIE HANS, DALIBOR TALAJIC, MIRCO PIERFEDERICI, AL BARRIONUEVO & STEPHANE PERGER Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Avengers origins, updated and reimagined! It's a fully painted retelling of the earliest days of the gamma-powered Hulk! Witness Steve Rogers' transformation from a weakling with a heart of steel into Captain America! Revisit the unlikely courtship of the astonishing Ant-Man and the winsome Wasp! Can a lifetime of good deeds make up for Luke Cage's years spent on the other side of the law? See Pietro and Wanda Maximoff grow from children on the run to Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Tasked with destroying the Avengers, the android Vision must defy his creator. And finally, join Thor for a timeless family drama played out against a cosmic backdrop. Collecting MYTHOS: HULK and CAPTAIN AMERICA; and AVENGERS ORIGINS: ANT-MAN & THE WASP, LUKE CAGE, QUICKSILVER & THE SCARLET WITCH, VISION and THOR. [(W/A) Various (CA) Marko Djurdjevic]
Written by VARIOUS Marvel brought together its greatest heroes in 1963 to form the world's premier super-team: the Avengers! Now, an account of their adventures through the intervening decades is assembled in a single volume for the first time. The OFFICIAL INDEX chronicles every issue of the first three volumes of AVENGERS, Brian Michael Bendis' acclaimed NEW AVENGERS and more - covering more than 600 issues with detailed synopses, character breakdowns and fascinating trivia. Collecting the Avengers chapters from AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-15.
Written by PETER DAVID, CHRISTOS GAGE, JOE CASEY, JUSTIN THEROUX & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by SEAN CHEN, HUGO PETRUS, BARRY KITSON, RON LIM, TIMOTHY GREEN II, FELIX RUIZ, MATT CAMP, LUKE ROSS, NEIL EDWARDS, JAVI FERNANDEZ & RICH ELSON Cover by CHARLIE WEN & PAOLO RIVERA Gear up for the Avengers movie with these official, in-continuity stories! First, it's an expanded re-imagining of the original Iron Man, featuring bonus scenes not in the movie! Next, what happened between the events of Iron Man and Iron Man 2? How did Tony Stark put a new chapter in the history books, and break and rewrite all the rules? Then, it's Black Widow, Nick Fury and Agent Coulson in espionage action! And finally, Steve Rogers was the inspiration for millions during WWII - but where did he get his inspiration? How did he meet his best friend, ""Bucky"" Barnes? And what set him on the path to becoming Captain America, the First Avenger? Collecting IRON MAN: I AM IRON MAN! #1-2, IRON MAN 2: PUBLIC IDENTITY #1-3, IRON MAN 2: AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. and CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST VENGEANCE #1-4. [(W/A) Various (CA) Claire Wendling, Paolo Rivera]
Derring-do and high adventure galore fill the pages of this fun-filled romp! Arrows fly and swords clash in these thrilling tales from your favorite Avengers' solo files. Starring Hawkeye — and featuring the Black Knight, Moon Knight, Monica Rambeau, the Scarlet Witch, the Black Widow and more! Collecting SOLO AVENGERS #1-10.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, DAN JURGENS & MIKE GRELL Penciled by GARY FRANK, ALAN DAVIS & IVAN REIS Cover by ALAN DAVIS Thor has answered the Avengers' call to action from day one, but the god of thunder has an even higher responsibility: to his worshippers. The Thunderer responds to entreaties from a dicatorship's denizens in a part of the world bad enough to have Doctor Doom for a neighbor! But not everyone's in favor of divine intervention, and it's Secretary of Defense Iron Man's job to get the god out - leaving Captain America to play referee between two of the world's biggest super-powers! Do the Avengers have a prayer of weathering this storm? Featuring She-Hulk, the Falcon, the Enchantress, the Warriors Three and more! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #62-64, THOR (1998) #58 AND IRON MAN (1998) #64. 120 pages. /Rated T.
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by STEVE KURTH, HUMBERTO RAMOS & STEVE UY Cover by MARK BROOKS The Initiative is threatened like never before! With public opinion turning against the Initiative following the Skrull invasion of Earth, the camp's black-ops unit, the Shadow Initiative, must leave headquarters on an important mission to abduct one of their own, Hardball - a former Initiative member who has defected to the terrorist organization Hydra. Meanwhile, as angry protesters surround Camp Hammond, a massive threat from within is revealed. Though the Skrulls might be gone, their handiwork is still very much alive as a fearsome foe from the past appears, forcing the remaining members of the Initiative to unite, or be lost in the storm. Plus: Meet Reptil, the newest addition to the Marvel Universe! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #20-25 and AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE FEATURING REPTIL. 184 pages. /Rated T
The end of an era! They say pride comes before the fall, and this tumultuous tome is proof of that! When longstanding and founding Avenger Hank Pym - in his guise as Yellowjacket - demonstrates reckless behavior in battle, his fellow members schedule a formal court-martial hearing to determine the fate of their emotionally conflicted comrade. Will Yellowjacket triumph over his inner demons - or crumble under the pressure of being an Avenger? Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #212-230. [(W/A) Various (CA) Al Milgrom]
What makes an Avenger? That's what this star-studded anthology featuring characters from throughout the team's storied history will attempt to answer! Starring Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, the Thing, Iron Fist, Justice, Firestar, Nova, the Young Avengers and more of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Collecting I AM AN AVENGER #1-5.
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, MARK BRIGHT & DANNY FINGEROTH Penciled by AL MILGROM, MARK BRIGHT & STEVE DITKO Covers by AL MILGROM & ALEX SAVIUK It's the greatest heroes of the left coast! Hawkeye! Mockingbird! Tigra! The Thing! Wonder Man! Iron Man! Hank Pym! Firebird! See these unlikely allies take on the quirky and deadly threats of Graviton, Headlok, the Griffin, Razorfist, Zzzax, Master Pandemonium, Whirlwind and more! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Cat People! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #10-16 and ANNUAL #1, and AVENGERS ANNUAL #15.
Written by ROGER STERN, ROY THOMAS & BOB HARRAS Penciled by BOB HALL, AL MILGROM, DON HUDSON & LUKE MCDONNELL Covers by BOB HALL After operating for years out of New York, the Avengers form a second team -- this time based in California! Fresh off their honeymoon, Hawkeye and Mockingbird -- under the direction of the Vision, chairman of the East Coast Avengers -- gather Tigra, Wonder Man and Iron Man (secretly James Rhodes) to fight the forces no single super hero can withstand! See the team's earliest adventures against the deadly Maelstrom and his Minions! The malevolent Crossfire! Spider-Man foe the Blank! The ionic-powered Goliath (later Atlas of the Thunderbolts)! The all-powerful Graviton! Guest-starring the Shroud, Tony Stark and honorary Avenger Moira Brandon! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1984) #1-4, IRON MAN ANNUAL #7 and AVENGERS #250 -- plus material from AVENGERS #239, #243-244 and #246; and AVENGERS WEST COAST #100. 208 pages. / Rated A
Written by ROGER STERN & BOB HARRAS Penciled by BOB HALL, LUKE MCDONNELL, AL MILGROM, CARMINE INFANTINO & DON HUDSON Cover by BOB HALL Earth's Mightiest Heroes head west! The bigger they are, the harder they hit - and the threats come big, bigger and biggest in this collection of the West Coast Avengers' early victories against Graviton, Goliath and Maelstrom! Featuring multiple Avengers from multiple rosters! And who was the West Coast Avengers' real first recruit? Find out here! Collecting WEST COAST AVENGERS (1984) #1-4, IRON MAN ANNUAL #7, AVENGERS (1963) #250 - plus material from AVENGERS (1963) #239, #243-244 and #246; and AVENGERS WEST COAST #100. [(W) Roger Stern, Bob Harras (A) Bob Hall & Various (CA) Bob Hall]
This is what you've been waiting for! The return of legendary artist Joe Madureira (X-MEN, Battle Chasers) and fan-favorite Spidey writer Zeb Wells in a brand-new Spider-series that teams the wall-crawler with some of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe! First, Spider-Man and his Avengers teammate Red Hulk take on a Moloid army during the New York City Marathon - but when Red Hulk falls, only Spider-Man stands in the way of the Subterranean invasion of Manhattan! Then, Hawkeye drops in for an action-packed extravaganza! And finally, Spider-Man teams up with Captain America - and it may hurt a lot! Collecting AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #1-5. [(W) Zeb Wells (A) Joe Madureira & Various (CA) Joe Madureira]
(E) Charlito, Mr. Phil You can't keep a great indie anthology down! The boys at Indie Spinner Rack have been producing the premiere indie comics podcast for over three years, and in 2007 produced the aptly-titled Awesome anthology. Now they"re back, along with a few dozen of their friends and favorite guests, who happen to be some of the greatest cartoonists in the industry! Contributors include Chris Duffy, Sarah Glidden, Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey, Jeff Lemire, Alex Robinson, J. Chris Campbell, Robert Goodin, Alex Cahill, Chris Schweizer, and many more, with a cover by the legendary Jeff Smith! What's more, half the proceeds from every book sold will go to fund a student scholarship to the Center for Cartoon Studies!
(W/A) Various Ax is the premier Japanese magazine for alternative comics. Published bi-monthly for over ten years now, Ax contains the most creative and cutting-edge works of independent comics from the world's largest comics industry. Now Top Shelf presents a 400-page collection of stories from ten years of Ax history, translated into English for the first time! This groundbreaking book includes work by 33 artists, including Yoshihiro Tatsumi (A Drifting Life), Imiri Sakabashira (The Box Man), Kazuichi Hanawa (Doing Time), Akino Kondoh, Shin'ichi Abe, and many many more! [Various]
B.P.R.D.: WAR ON FROGS Mike Mignola (W), John Arcudi (W), Guy Davis (A), Karl Moline (P), Peter Snejbjerg (A), and others Full Color. 144 pages TPB, 7"" x 10"" The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense's ongoing war against the frog monsters explodes in five short stories set before Roger's death in B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame. Collects B.P.R.D.: War on Frogs #1-#4, ""Revival"" from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #8-#9, and an original eight-page story by Guy Davis. The covers of all new volumes of B.P.R.D. include the line ""From the pages of Hellboy"" above the title. Series writer John Arcudi and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola join up with an incredible team of artists: John Severin (Two-Fisted Tales), Karl Moline (Fray, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Peter Snejbjerg (Starman, The Books of Magic), Herb Trimpe (The Incredible Hulk), and multiple Eisner Award-winning series artist Guy Davis! B.P.R.D.: King of Fear™, War on Frogs™ © 2010 Mike Mignola.
Mike Mignola (W/Cover), John Arcudi (W), Scott Allie (W), Richard Corben (A), Ben Stenbeck (A), Karl Moline (P), Guy Davis (A), Andy Owens (I), and Dave Stewart (C) In these terrifying tales of witchcraft and the undead, Abe, Roger, Liz, and Johann learn the ropes as agents of the Bureau For Paranormal Research and Defense! Abe copes with survivor's guilt, Roger goes on his first adventure with Hellboy, Liz tells the story of how she killed her family, and Johann Kraus dies!
In 2001, Hellboy quit the B.P.R.D., leaving Abe Sapien to lead Liz Sherman and a bizarre roster of special agents in defending the world from occult threats, including the growing menace of the frog army, first spotted in Hellboy: Seed of Destruction. Mike Mignola and Dark Horse present the complete Plague of Frogs saga, from Hollow Earth to King of Fear. This first book explores the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense after Hellboy's departure, cracks open the secrets of Abe Sapien's origin, and sets the war on frogs in motion. Mike Mignola teams with cowriters Christopher Golden (Baltimore), Geoff Johns (Blackest Night), Tom Sniegoski (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and others for occult adventure drawn by Ryan Sook (X-Factor), Cameron Stewart (Seaguy), Scott Kolins (The Flash), and, making his Hellboy-universe debut, award-winning, longtime B.P.R.D. artist Guy Davis! This hardcover collection includes the first appearances of Lobster Johnson and Johann Kraus! Over 400 pages, collecting Hollow Earth, The Soul of Venice, and Plague of Frogs. B.P.R.D.™ © 2010 Mike Mignola. [(W) Brian Augustyn & Various (A) Guy Davis & Various (CA) Mike Mignola]
Mike Mignola (W), Christopher Golden (W), Geoff Johns (W), Michael Avon Oeming (W/A), Guy Davis (A), Ryan Sook (A), and others In 2001, Hellboy quit the B.P.R.D., leaving Abe Sapien to lead Liz Sherman and a bizarre roster of special agents in defending the world from occult threats, including the growing menace of the frog army, first spotted in Hellboy: Seed of Destruction. Mike Mignola and Dark Horse present the complete Plague of Frogs saga, from Hollow Earth to King of Fear. This first book explores the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense after Hellboy's departure, cracks open the secrets of Abe Sapien's origin, and sets the war on frogs in motion. Mike Mignola teams with cowriters Christopher Golden (Baltimore), Geoff Johns (Blackest Night), Tom Sniegoski (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and others for occult adventure drawn by Ryan Sook (X-Factor), Cameron Stewart (Seaguy), Scott Kolins (The Flash), and, making his Hellboy-universe debut, award-winning, longtime B.P.R.D. artist Guy Davis! This hardcover collection includes the first appearances of Lobster Johnson and Johann Kraus! Over 400 pages, collecting Hollow Earth, The Soul of Venice, and Plague of Frogs. B.P.R.D.™ © 2010 Mike Mignola.
Back Issue resurrects ""Dead Heroes""! The man behind the Death of Captain Marvel graphic novel, Jim Starlin, discusses his remarkable career in a lavishly-illustrated exclusive interview. Also, Deadman after Neal Adams, the Jason Todd Robin, the death and resurrection of The Flash and Elektra, and the many deaths of Aunt May!
Back Issue focuses on Justice League of America in the Bronze Age! Relive the Satellite Years of the 70s and early 80s, featuring Rich Buckler, Steve Englehart, George Pérez, and Len Wein - and a salute to Dick Dillin, JLA artist extraordinaire. Plus the Justice League fans loved to hate: the Detroit team, featuring Gerry Conway, Luke McDonnell, Chuck Patton, and more. Also: Conway and Geoff Johns go Pro2Pro on writing the JLA, unofficial JLA/Avengers crossovers, and Marvel's JLA, the Squadron Supreme.
Written by BILL WILLINGHAM Art by SHAWN MCMANUS, PAUL GUINAN, MARK BUCKINGHAM and others. Cover by JAMES BENNETT Don't miss this new hardcover collection of tales from FABLES writer Bill Willingham, including the miniseries PROPOSITION PLAYER, THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE THESSALIAD and THESSALY - WITCH FOR HIRE, plus THE DREAMING #55, MERV PUMPKINHEAD: AGENT OF D.R.E.A.M., THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DREAMS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK, plus Willingham's short stories from HOUSE OF MYSTERY and FLINCH!
Written by Steve Vance Art by Jennifer Graves, Christine Norrie, Daniel Krall and J. Bone Cover by Darwyn Cooke It's not easy being the new girl in school - especially when everyone else has super-powers. Lauren is new to the mall-and-beach town of San Narciso, CA. Should she hang with the super-powered popular girls? What mystery lies behind the school's walls? And most importantly, what to wear? Collecting the 2003 miniseries for the first time! 128 pages. Full Color.
(W) Larry Hama (A) Various (C) Tim Seeley & Rachelle Rosenberg From a far away land rises a mighty hero. The son of peasants from two different realms, the one known only as Barak protects the people of Hope Kingdom at all costs. Watch as he takes on the likes of Boosh the Dim, Red Sarah, and Cha-nee the Grim in this spectacular first issue!
(W/A) Various The kids of Springfield learn a valuable civics lesson when Nelson Muntz is accused of pilfering Principal Skinner's war medals. Will Nelson be expelled or will a fair trial before his peers pit principal versus principle? Then a new and magnetic student at school who's fresh off the farm has the whole student body extolling the virtues and uses of corn with strange and horrifying results.
This month, it's a trio of life and death adventures! Bart discovers that the entire town has taken a sudden and life-threatening dislike to him and later risks life and limb when taking a short cut to go to the movies. Finally, it's Lisa who fears for her life when she gets trapped in a corn maze of her own design. Plus, Sergio Aragones presents another pleasing pantomime from Maggie's Crib. [(W) Sergio Aragones & Various (A) Hilary Barta & Various (CA) Jason Ho, Mike Rote]
Comedians Patton Oswalt (King of Queens, Ratatouille), Brian Posehn (Just Shoot Me) and Gerry Duggan, and Thomas Lennon (Reno 911) join with Bongo's Ian Boothby and his life partner and gal pal Pia Guerra (Y: The Last Man), along with humor faves Hillary Barta and Tone Rodriguez to become Stand-Up Comics of Comics in the unluckiest and unlikeliest horror book of all-time...Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror the 13th! From ravenous fishy mutations to pygmy youth-making libations, it's a comic congregation that will stir the humours and put a horrifically happy smile on your face.
(W) Michael Eury, Michael Kronenberg Michael Eury, the writer/editor of the critically acclaimed The Krypton Companion, and Michael Kronenberg team up to explore the Silver and Bronze Ages of Batman comic books in The Batcave Companion! Two distinct sections of this book examine the Dark Knight's progression from his campy "New Look" of the mid-1960s to his "creature of the night" reinvention of the 1970s. Features include issue-by-issue indexes, interviews with Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, Dennis O"Neil, and Neal Adams, and guest essays by Mike W. Barr and Will Murray. Contributors include Sheldon Moldoff, Len Wein, Steve Englehart, and Terry Austin, with a special tribute to the late Marshall Rogers. With its incisive introduction by Dennis O"Neil and its iconic cover painting by Neal Adams, The Batcave Companion is a must-have for every comics fan!
Written by Adam Beechen Art by Jim Calafiore & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Andy Clarke Batgirl busts heads on the streets of Gotham City and redefines her place in the Bat-family! Adam Beechen (ROBIN) teams with artist Jim Calafiore (GOTHAM UNDERGROUND) on a story that sends Batgirl on a quest to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the world. Collects BATGIRL #1-6. 144 pages. Full Color.
Written by DENNIS O'NEIL and others Art by GIL KANE, TERRY DODSON and others Cover by ALEX ROSS Batgirl takes center stage in this collection, which includes her 1967 debut and various stories through the ""90s! Includes stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #359, 396, 400, 422, 423 and 424, BATMAN FAMILY #1 and 9, LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #10 and 11 and BATMAN CHRONICLES #9.
The stunning conclusion to THE COURT OF OWLS epic! The final chapter of THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF WAYNE. [(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo & Various (CA) Greg Capullo]
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CAMERON STEWART, ANDY CLARKE, DUSTIN NGUYEN and SCOTT HANNA Cover by FRANK QUITELY 168 pages. Full Color. The new Dynamic Duo uncovers clues involving the mysterious death of Bruce Wayne before facing off against each other in a heated battle that both heroes will regret - if they live through it! Collecting issues #7-12 of this hit series, this volume includes the story ""Blackest Knight,"" which ties into THE BLACKEST NIGHT, as well as tales that lead directly into BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE!
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by TONY DANIEL, ANDY KUBERT & FRANK QUITELY Cover by DAVID FINCH 1:25 ""DC 75th Anniversary"" variant cover by MIKE MIGNOLA 1:75 ""DC 75th Anniversary"" variant black and white cover by MIKE MIGNOLA Grant Morrison returns to BATMAN with this oversized special! And he's brought an all-star roster of artists along with him including Andy Kubert, Tony Daniel and Frank Quitely to celebrate this milestone 700th issue featuring stories spotlighting each of the Batmen from different eras - Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne. You won't want to miss this blockbuster story that paves the way for the return of Bruce Wayne and sports mind-boggling covers by superstars David Finch (BRIGHTEST DAY) and Mike Mignola (BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT, Hellboy)!
Written by BRAD DESNOYER, MATT MANNING, MANDY MACMURRAY, JOHN STANISCI, PAUL TOBIN and PETER MIRIANI Art by LEE FERGUSON, GARRY BROWN, MATT SOUTHWORTH, RYAN KELLEY and SZYMON KUDRANSKI Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Some of the most promising new talent in comics are corrupted by the most depraved villains in Gotham City in this all-new special featuring The Joker, the Riddler, Calendar Man, Scarecrow, and yes, even Humpty Dumpty! It's seven short stories, all in one giant issue! The joke's on you if you think you'll make it out of this alive! ONE-SHOT Scheduled to arrive on DECEMBER 1 80 pages. Full Color.
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CAMERON STEWART, andY CLARKE, DUSTIN NGUYEN and SCOTT HANNA Cover by FRANK QUITELY The new Dynamic Duo uncovers clues involving the mysterious death of Bruce Wayne before facing off against each other in a heated battle that both heroes will regret - if they live through it! Pulling stories from issues #7-12 of this hit series, this volume includes the story ""Blackest Knight,"" which ties into THE BLACKEST NIGHT, as well as stories that lead directly into BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE! 160 pages. Full Color. 7.0625"" x 1.875"",
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CAMERON STEWART, FRAZER IRVING and DAVID FINCH Cover by FRANK QUITELY Grant Morrison's best-selling run on BATMAN & ROBIN continues with this volume collecting issues #13-16 and BATMAN: THE RETURN #1. On the eve of Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham City, the new Batman and Robin team that battled crime during his absence must deal with the deadly return of The Joker. Then, Grant Morrison connects BATMAN & ROBIN with the best-selling THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE for the climactic showdown between Batman and The Black Glove. And in an epic tale illustrated by acclaimed artist David Finch, learn what happens to Dick Grayson after the ""real"" Batman returns. 168 pages. Full Color. 7.0625"" x 10.875""
160 pages. Full Color. 7.0625"" x 10.875"", US Written by Grant Morrison Art by Frank Quitely, Philip Tan & Jonathan Glapion Cover by Frank Quitely ""Brilliantly executed."" - IGN ""A fresh, yet still iconic, take on the character . . . Brilliant and beautiful."" - Ain't It Cool News Batman and Robin hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile to face an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious Domino Killer. But can this new Dynamic Duo find a way to work together? Find out in this new Deluxe hardcover collecting the first six issues of the hit series! [batman]
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by FRANK QUITELY, PHILIP TAN and JONATHAN GLAPION Cover by FRANK QUITELY The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile to face an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious Domino Killer. But can Batman and Robin find a way to work together? Find out in this new trade paperback collecting the first six issues of the hit series! 168 pages. Full Color.
Rioting workers are threatening to close down Wayne-Powers Industries and send stock prices spiraling down the tubes! There's only one thing Batman can do in this situation: Track down Paxton Powers, just released from prison, and see what he knows about it! ""Industrial Revolution"" begins here!
Industrial Revolution continues as the crisis at Wayne-Powers escalates to frightening – and potentially deadly – proportions! And when the villain decides to reveal himself, the lives of everyone in Gotham City – hangs in the balance! Yes, that includes Batman himself!
DC Direct's 1:6 scale deluxe collector figure series looks to the future as Batman Beyond becomes the latest character to be added to the line! Terry McGinnis, who will wear the mantle of the bat in 2039, is seen here in his state-of-the-art, intricate and authentically detailed Batsuit, complete with glider wings that measure approximately 14"" across. The figure is packaged in a deluxe 4-color window box with a fifth panel and includes a display stand. Manufactured to order.
The multi-part epic 10,000 CLOWNS begins here! BATMAN scrambles to thwart simultaneous attacks by THE JOKER! Secrets are revealed on APOKOLIPS as the LEAGUE prepares for all-out war with KOBRA! [(W) Adam Beechen & Various (A) Norm Breyfogle & Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen]
The excitement continues in this oversized title chronicling the adventures in the Beyond Universe and making their print debut here! One of Batman's most explosive villains is back! In an effort to regain his status in the criminal underworld, however, he loses the one thing he loves best...and now all of Gotham may pay the price! The new Justice League Beyond adventure continues, as the League goes in search of AWOL member Micron - who may or may not have gone native while investigating Kobra! A larger, darker secret is about to be revealed...and it could spell doom for Earth! [(W) Adam Beechen & Various (A) Norm Breyfogle & Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen]
The third volume in the series collecting every Batman story in chronological order of publication! This volume, collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #46-50, BATMAN #4-5 and more, features The Joker, Clayface and more. [Written by Bill Finger / Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and various / Cover by Kane]
Written by Don Cameron and Bill Finger Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley and George Roussos Cover by Jack Burnley DC continues collecting Batman stories in chronological order for the first time. In this new, eighth volume, Batman and Robin face some of their greatest foes, including the Penguin, The Joker, and Catwoman, in stories from BATMAN #14-15, DETECTIVE COMICS #71-74 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #8-9. 192 pages. Full Color.
Written by Don Cameron, Bill Finger and others Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others Cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson The series collecting every Batman tale in chronological order continues with this new volume of stories from the 1940s. Pulled from BATMAN #16-17, DETECTIVE COMICS #75-77 and WORLD's FINEST COMICS #10, this volume features The Penguin and The Joker, plus a visit to The Crime Clinic. 160 pages. Full Color.
Written by BILL FINGER, DON CAMERON and others Art by JACK BURNLEY, JERRY ROBINSON and others These stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #78-81, BATMAN #18-19 and WORLD""S FINEST COMICS #11 include appearances by Two-Face, the Cavalier, the villainous duo Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Crime Surgeon and more!
168 pages. Full Color. Written by Mark Waid & Alan Grant Art by Diego Olmos, Frank Quitely and Arthur Ranson Cover by Jim Lee When a string of bizarre murders hits Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes it his top priority. This new title also features BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION, illustrated by Frank Quitely, plus BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #52-53.
Cracking under the strain of living as Bruce Wayne, Tommy Elliot plans his final, murderous revenge on Dick Grayson and Selina Kyle! Collected from STREETS OF GOTHAM #12-14 and 16-20! [(W) Paul Dini & Various (A) Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs (CA) Dustin Nguyen]
(W) Robert Greenberger, Matthew K. Manning Featuring an Introduction by Jerry Robinson! Over the decades since his first appearance in the 1939, Batman and his alter-ego Bruce Wayne have thrilled readers with their adventures, close calls, dramatic storylines, and even death! Jump in the Batmobile and get ready for a wild ride with this is complete and in-depth look at the development of America's most popular super hero. From his vigilante days to his television stardom, from Dark Knight to mentor, this memorabilia and anecdote-packed collection follows the masked man on his crime-fighting career, and charts the history of the comics and movies that bear his name. With removable artifacts and never-before-seen sketches, notes, and plans, The Batman Vault is the perfect gift for Bat-fan's of all ages.
Three stories! Are conflicting BATMAN sightings by ARKHAM inmates real - or imagined? HARLEY QUINN's jealous over THE JOKER's new best buddy! HUGO STRANGE has a deal for a desperate MR. FREEZE! [(W) Derek Fridolfs, Paul Dini (A) Pete Woods & Various (CA) Brandon Badeaux]
Written by David Hine, Royal McGraw, Chris Yost, Fabian Nicieza and Joe Harris Art by Jeremy Haun, Tom Mandrake, Pablo Raimondi, Jim Calafiore and others Cover by Ladrön Spinning out of BATMAN: R.I.P.! With Batman gone, the forces of good and evil in Gotham City struggle for dominance in this new title collecting the five BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL Specials: ARKHAM ASYLUM, THE NETWORK, MAN-BAT, UNDERGROUND and COMMISSIONER GORDON. 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by Tony Daniel and Fabian Nicieza Art by Tony Daniel, Guillem March, ChrisCross, Jamie McKelvie, Alex Konat and Mark McKenna Cover by Tony Daniel Collecting the hit Batman miniseries by Tony Daniel and more! Following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Amid the fires, rioting, looting and gang warfare, one question rings out from the souls of Gotham's desperate citizens: Where is Batman? Don't miss this hardcover featuring BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1-3, GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? #1 and GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1! 160 pages. Full Color.
Written by TONY S. DANIEL and FABIEN NICIEZA Art by TONY S. DANIEL and others Cover by TONY S. DANIEL Following the disappearance of her protector, Gotham City may be too far gone for Nightwing, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the city's heroes to save the day. Featuring BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #1-3, GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD? #1 and GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE? #1! 160 pages. Full Color.
A new collection of classic Batman tales in black and white, featuring unique visions of the Dark Knight from such comics luminaries as Brian Azzarello, Darwyn Cooke, Judd Winick, Jill Thompson, Michael Wm. Kaluta and many more! [Written by various / Art by various / Cover by Dave Johnson]
Written by LANDRY Q. WALKER and J. TORRES Art by ERIC JONES, CARLO BARBERI and others Batman battles evil in these adventures from BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #7-12, with the help of heroes including Green Arrow, Catman, the Doom Patrol, The Atom, Adam Strange and more, along with appearances by Two-Face, The Joker and more! 128 pages. Full Color.
With Bruce Wayne missing, Gotham City's criminals and crime-fighters kept the action alive in his absence! Now that he's made the long trip back to the land of the living, Batman reunites with those closest to him. Featuring his greatest allies and enemies, friends, foes and loved ones, these eight tales connect Bruce Wayne's past to Batman's exciting future! This new hardcover collects the eight BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME specials: BATMAN & ROBIN #1, RED ROBIN #1, BATGIRL #1, OUTSIDERS #1, CATWOMAN #1, ORACLE #1, COMMISSIONER GORDON #1 and RA'S AL GHUL #1.
Now in trade paperback, this title collects the eight BRUCE WAYNE: THE ROAD HOME specials: BATMAN & ROBIN #1, RED ROBIN #1, BATGIRL #1, OUTSIDERS #1, CATWOMAN #1, ORACLE #1, COMMISSIONER GORDON #1 and RA's AL GHUL #1 as Batman returns to Gotham City.
Written by Jack Schiff, Bill Finger and others Art by Dick Sprang, Bob Kane, Jack Burnley, Jerry Robinson and others Cover by Dick Sprang In this new hardcover collecting BATMAN #21-25 (1944), The Dynamic Duo face the evil of villains including The Penguin, The Ghost Gang, The Joker, Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum and others, with the help of would-be detective Alfred. Advance-solicited; on sale December 16. 228 pages. Full Color.
Written by DON CAMERON, BILL FINGER & others Art by DICK SPRANG, JERRY ROBINSON & others Cover by DICK SPRANG Don't miss the latest set of 1940s stories from BATMAN #26-31! Includes appearances by Two-Face, the Cavalier, the villainous duo Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Crime Surgeon and more. 264 pages. Full Color. [Dick Sprang]
In these stories from AZRAEL #14-18, BATMAN #708 and 709, RED ROBIN #22 and GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #22, Azrael and his Angels of Death invade Gotham City. It's up to Dick Grayson, Tim Drake and Selina Kyle to prove that their city is worth saving. [(W) David Hine & Various (A) Cliff Richards & Various (CA) Guillem March]
Early Batman tales by legendary artist NEAL ADAMS! Includes stories written by Bob Haney, Cary Bates and more. Collects stories from WORLD's FINEST COMICS #175 and 176 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79-85. [(W) Various (A) Neal Adams, Dick Giordano (CA) Neal Adams]
Written by DAVID HINE Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS Cover by PETER NGUYEN A variation of The Joker drug is causing users to suffer violent mental breakdowns. Now, the citizens of Gotham City are divided into two gangs: one led by a Batman impostor who pledges to bring law back to the streets, the other led by a Joker look-alike out to punish the innocent. Collected from DETECTIVE COMICS #867-870. 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by LANDRY WALKER, PETER CALLOWAY, MIKE RAICHT, JAMES PATRICK and KEVIN SHINICK Art by BILL SIENKIEWICZ, CLAYTON HENRY, DAVID YARDIN, JOE QUINONES, KEITH GIFFEN and KELLEY JONES Cover by RYAN SOOK Five dark tales narrated by The Joker spotlight The Riddler, Harley Quinn, Mad Hatter, Clayface and Killer Croc that give readers an inside look into the insane lives of Batman's greatest adversaries. 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, Gerry Conway and J.M. DeMatteis Art by Jose Luís García-López, Kevin Nowlan and others Cover by Jose Luís García-López and Kevin Nowlan TV villain King Tut makes his comics debut in this title collecting BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #26-28, plus stories from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #164 and 171 and BATMAN #353. 128 pages. Full Color.
In the first installment of this classic storyline, the Dark Knight's greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The Joker, the Mad Hatter, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, The Riddler and the Scarecrow. But things get much worse when Bane, the man behind all the madness, confronts an exhausted Batman - and breaks his back. This massive first KNIGHTFALL volume collects BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE SPECIAL #1, BATMAN #491-500, DETECTIVE COMICS #659-660, SHOWCASE ""93 #7 and 8 and BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #17-18, including chapters never previously reprinted. [(W) Chuck Dixon & Various (A) Graham Nolan & Various (CA) Mike Deodato]
Mentally defeated and physically broken, Bruce Wayne turns to Azrael to assume the identity of Batman during his absence. Accepting his new mission, Jean Paul begins to lose his grip on his sanity as he metes out justice with devastating levels of aggression and violence. Witnessing this dangerous behavior firsthand, Nightwing and Robin try to come to grips with Bruce's highly controversial decision. This collection not only features the first appearance of the new Batman costume but also a titanic battle between Bane, the man who broke the original Batman's back and the new Batman.
Written by JUDD WINICK Art by ED BENES, MARK BAGLEY & ROB HUNTER cover by J.G. JONES Can the new Batman maintain his grip on Gotham City's criminal element? With Bruce Wayne gone in the wake of BATMAN: R.I.P., Dick Grayson - formerly known as both Robin and Nightwing - becomes the new Batman in this new hardcover collecting BATMAN #687-691. And it's not long before the city's criminals put him to the test! With the Penguin intent on becoming Gotham's new crime kingpin and Two-Face waging a war of his own, how can any hero, let alone one who's just stepped into his role, stop them? It won't be easy - especially since he also has to round up a posse of escaped Arkham Asylum inmates.
Can the new Batman maintain his grip on Gotham City's criminal element? With Bruce Wayne gone in the wake of BATMAN: R.I.P., Dick Grayson - formerly known as both Robin and Nightwing - becomes the new Batman in this new title collecting BATMAN #687-691. And it's not long before the city's criminals put him to the test! With the Penguin intent on becoming Gotham's new crime kingpin and Two-Face waging a war of his own, how can any hero, let alone one who's just stepped into his role, stop them? It won't be easy - especially since he also has to round up a posse of escaped Arkham Asylum inmates.
Written by PAUL DINI, BRUCE TIMM and GLENN MURAKAMI Art by BRUCE TIMM, MIKE PAROBECK, MATT WAGNER, DAN DECARLO, KLAUS JANSON and GLENN MURAKAMI Cover by BRUCE TIMM Now in trade paperback, this fantastic collection features the origin of Harley Quinn, co-starring The Joker and Poison Ivy. Also included are tales starring The Scarecrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze and Batgirl from BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1-2, BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #3 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1. 208 pages. Full Color.
Written by BOB GALE, DENNIS O'NEIL, GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, IAN EDGINTON and others Art by ALEX MALEEV, ROGER ROBINSON, DALE EAGLESHAM, FRANK TERAN, JASON PEARSON, JON BOGDANOVE, PHIL WINSLADE and others Cover by ALEX MALEEV 544 pages. Full Color. For the first time, the classic Batman epic is collected in full, including chapters that were never before collected, starting with these stories from BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #83-86, BATMAN #563-566, DETECTIVE COMICS #730-733, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #51- 55, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #116-118, BATMAN CHRONICLES #16. Months after a cataclysmic earthquake, the last remaining citizens of Gotham City live amid a citywide turf war in which the strong prey on the weak.
Written by BOB GALE, DENNIS O'NEIL, GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, IAN EDGINTON and others Art by ALEX MALEEV, ROGER ROBINSON, DALE EAGLESHAM, FRANK TERAN, JASON PEARSON, JON BOGDANOVE, PHIL WINSLADE and others Cover by ALEX MALEEV Scheduled to arrive on NOVEMBER 16 544 pages. Full Color. For the first time, the classic Batman epic is collected in full, including chapters that were never before collected, starting with these stories from BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #83-86, BATMAN #563-566, DETECTIVE COMICS #730-733, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #51- 55, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #116-118, BATMAN CHRONICLES #16. Months after a cataclysmic earthquake, the last remaining citizens of Gotham City live amid a citywide turf war in which the strong prey on the weak. [(W) Ian Edginton & Various (A) Guy Davis & Various (CA) Alex Maleev]
In this second NO MAN's LAND collection, Batman and his allies continue their fight to save Gotham City in its darkest hour. Assuming a new persona as Batgirl, the Huntress joins forces with Barbara Gordon, while Nightwing tries to help the city's remaining citizens. But is this a fight Batman cannot hope to win? This massive volume collects BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #119-121, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #87 and 88, BATMAN #567 and 568, DETECTIVE COMICS #734 and 735, YOUNG JUSTICE IN NO MAN's LAND #1, ROBIN #67, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #56, BATMAN CHRONICLES #17, NIGHTWING #35-37 and CATWOMAN #72-74, including chapters never previously reprinted. [(W) Greg Rucka & Various (A) Mike Deodato & Various (CA) Alex Maleev]
In this third NO MAN's LAND volume, BATMAN continues to fight to save Gotham City, with help from HUNTRESS, NIGHTWING, ROBIN and more. Collecting BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #89-92, BATMAN #569-571, DETECTIVE COMICS #736-738, ROBIN #68-72, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #58, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #122-124 and BATMAN: NO MAN's LAND SECRET FILES #1. [(W) Ian Edginton & Various (A) Sergio Cariello & Various (CA) Dale Eaglesham, Danny Miki]
Written by Paul Dini; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun Cover by Dustin Nguyen With Batman's recent 'Bruce Wayne' problems barely contained, Gotham City's new Dark Knight must now deal with the most lethal arm of Black Mask's growing empire - Victor Zsasz! And in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate has Jane Doe under arrest, what does Jane have to say about why she killed the former DA? Will she flip on her actual leader, the Black Mask - or will she continue to point the finger at Two-Face? Scheduled to arrive September 16. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Chris Yost; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun Cover by Dustin Nguyen The 2-part ""Leviathan"" story begins from guest writer Chris Yost (RED ROBIN) as the Huntress finds herself in an unusual position - the responsible one! Because when Huntress hunts down a violent new criminal, she finds herself stuck with a violent, loose cannon of a partner on the case - the Man-Bat. Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, Jane Doe is in custody and claiming that Two-Face asked her to kill the former D.A. Since Kate Spencer can't find the bipolar baddie, it's up to Manhunter to hunt him down! Scheduled to arrive on October 21 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Chris Yost Co-feature written by Marc Andreyko Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Co-feature art by Jeremy Haun Cover by Dustin Nguyen Huntress and Man-Bat are held captive by a priest driven to the edge of sanity by Gotham City itself! It's everything Huntress can do to keep the madman from killing them both, because that's exactly what he believes the voice of God is telling him to do in the conclusion of the 2-part ""Leviathan."" And in the Manhunter co-feature, Kate's hot on the trail of Two-Face, but her dear old friend Dylan is caught right in the middle. Can she apprehend Two-Face before Dylan gets caught in the crossfire? And what exactly is Dylan up to? Scheduled to arrive on November 18 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Paul Dini; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun Cover by Dustin Nguyen Paul Dini returns to STREETS OF GOTHAM as Batman and Robin uncover a sinister plot involving dozens of Gotham City's young runaways. Is Arkham Asylum escapee Humpty Dumpty at the center of the scheme - or is he just the tip of an even more dangerous iceberg? Guest-starring Abuse and Zsasz! And in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Kate has finally tracked down Two-Face, she's ready to confront him for the hit he ordered on Gotham's former D.A. But their confrontation is not going to go the way she planned! Scheduled to arrive on December 16. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by Paul Dini; co-feature written by Marc Andreyko Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs; co-feature art by Jeremy Haun Cover by Dustin Nguyen The rash of child abductions requires decisive action, so Robin goes undercover to learn more about the missing kids. But what can he do when he winds up a prisoner in Zsasz's slaughterhouse? Can even a highly trained warrior escape from the frighteningly evil clutches of Zsasz? And in the Manhunter co-feature, Kate has to deal with the results of her recent encounter with Two-Face. But is prepared to uncover the mystery surrounding the former D.A.'s death? And can she even trust Two-Face's word? Scheduled to arrive on January 20 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by JEREMY HAUN Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Batman, Robin and Abuse join forces to combat the frightening strength of Victor Zsasz's army! Can Batman and his allies save Gotham City's kidnapped children? And what happens when Abuse spirals out of control? Meanwhile, in the Manhunter co-feature, the odds are stacked against Kate as she goes up against a new adversary in the courtroom. Her increased frustration with the proceedings gets taken out on every thug in Gotham - but is Manhunter making too many enemies for her own good?
Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by JEREMY HAUN Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Hush finally breaks his silence and decides to make life difficult for Batman. What is Tommy Elliot's gameplan? And what will Bruce Wayne's return mean for the man who's been masquerading as Bruce all these months? Also, the final, thrilling installment of the Manhunter co-feature is here! Kate confronts a vicious enemy who has infiltrated her personal life. Everyone she cares about is in danger, and so is her secret identity! Can she protect her loved ones? And when it's all said and done, will she decide to stay in Gotham City - or return to the relative peace of Los Angeles?
Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by IVAN BRANDON Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN LUCAS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN With Bruce Wayne soon to return to Gotham City, the secret past lives of his parents, Thomas and Martha, have come back to haunt the family legacy in chapter three of this 6-part sequel to ""Heart of Hush""! What bizarre experience in their past is connected to a horrible plan that Tommy Elliot has set in motion? And in the co-feature, Two-Face's desperate grab at power continues as he and his gang hold an entire subway train hostage! But how could he possibly escape capture with the FBI waiting for him at the next stop? Scheduled to arrive on SEPTEMBER 22 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by FABIAN NICIEZA Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by TBD Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN With Bruce Wayne soon to return to Gotham City, the secret past lives of his parents Thomas and Martha have come back to haunt the family legacy! What bizarre experience in their past is connected to the horrible plan that Tommy Elliot has set in motion? Find out here in part 2 of the 5-part sequel to the best-selling ""Heart of Hush""! Plus, don't miss the start of a new Ragman co- feature, written by Fabian Nicieza (RED ROBIN)! This 5-part story finds Rory Regan starting a new job at the city morgue as his tenement neighborhood is threatened by the Mayor's ""renewal plan"" and Firefly, an arsonist who might be on the city payroll!
Written by PAUL DINI Co-feature written by FABIAN NICIEZA Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Co-feature art by SZMON KUDRANSKI Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN In part 3 of the 5-part sequel to ""Heart of Hush,"" Tommy Elliot's masquerade as Bruce Wayne backfires when he's shot and taken prisoner by vengeful gangster Judson Pierce. With Pierce determined to exterminate the last survivor of the Wayne family, it looks like the wounded Hush will finally pay the ultimate price for his deception. Meanwhile, in the RAGMAN second feature, things in the Robbinsville section of Gotham City heat up as yet another mysterious suicide is discovered - and Ragman prepares for Firefly's return! Scheduled to arrive on DECEMBER 22 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN In this penultimate issue of House of Hush, a forgotten villain steps into the spotlight - Dr. Death! Batman is shocked to learn that the very first villain he ever faced once posed a deadly threat to his mother and father. Now, years later, the bad doctor is back, and Hush has him! Their sinister alliance spells destruction for all The Dark Knight holds dear! Scheduled to arrive on JANUARY 19 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN ""House of Hush"" reaches its penultimate chapter as alliances are betrayed and shocking new secrets are revealed. Aided by Dr. Death and a sinister cabal of gangsters, Hush sets his fatal endgame into motion against Bruce Wayne and the other Bat-Family allies! Scheduled to arrive on FEBRUARY 16 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN The sequel to ""Heart of Hush"" concludes! The life of Tommy Elliot takes a shocking new turn as ""House of Hush"" reaches its final soul-searing chapter. Secrets are revealed, lives are torn apart and a deadly new villain rises to threaten the existence of Batman and his allies. FINAL ISSUE Scheduled to arrive on MARCH 23 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN How will the police feel about Gotham City's new Dark Knight - and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did? Commissioner Gordon's about to find out as he teams with the new Batman to combat the fiery threat of Firefly in this new hardcover collecting BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1-4, DETECTIVE COMICS #852 and BATMAN #685.
Written by PAUL DINI, CHRISTOPER YOST and MIKE BENSON Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Batman hunts a serial killer in this title collecting BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #5-11, while the Huntress finds herself partnered with Man-Bat! Plus: Batman and Robin uncover a sinister plot involving dozens of Gotham City's young runaways. 160 pages. Full Color.
Written by PAUL DINI, CHRISTOPHER YOST and MIKE BENSON Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN 160 pages. Full Color. Batman hunts a serial killer in this title collecting BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #5-11, while the Huntress partners with Man-Bat! Plus: A sinister plot involving dozens of Gotham City's young runaways.
Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton and others Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Dick Sprang and others Cover by Alex Ross Discover the stories that inspired recent events in the Batman universe with this new collection! Featuring stories from BATMAN #65, 86, 112, 113, 134, 156 and 162, DETECTIVE COMICS #215, 235, 247 and 267, and WORLD's FINEST COMICS #89. With an intro by Grant Morrison 144 pages. Full Color.
Written by Grant Morrison Art by JH Williams III, Tony Daniel and Jonathan Glapion Cover by JH Williams III ""The WATCHMEN of silly Silver Age Batman stories."" - IGN Writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer in this volume collecting BATMAN #667-669 and 672-675, now available in trade paperback. Plus, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents' killer. 176 pages. Full Color.
Written by LANDRY Q. WALKER and J. TORRES Art by ERIC JONES, CARLO BARBERI and others Batman battles evil in these adventures from BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #7-12, with the help of heroes including Green Arrow, Catman, the Doom Patrol, The Atom, Adam Strange and more, along with appearances by Two-Face, The Joker and more! Scheduled to arrive on NOVEMBER 17 128 pages. Full Color. [(W) J. Torres, Landry Quinn Walker]
Written by Matt Wayne and J. Torres Art by Andy Suriano, Phil Moy, Carlo Barberi and others Cover by James Tucker Inspired by the hit Cartoon Network series, The Caped Crusader teams up with heroes including Green Arrow, Plastic Man, Blue Beetle, Aquaman and others. In these tales from the first six issues of the monthly series, Batman and his allies tangle with The Time Lord, saves the world's children from the Queen of Fables and more! 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Dini and Keith Champagne Art by Don Kramer, Jason Pearson, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Freddie Williams II, Ryan Benjamin and others Cover by Adam Kubert The unforgettable epic is now in trade paperback! Batman's immortal foe, Ra's al Ghul, should be dead at last - so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this intense tale originally presented in BATMAN ANNUAL #26, BATMAN #670-671, ROBIN #168-169, ROBIN ANNUAL #7, NIGHTWING #138-139 and DETECTIVE COMICS #838-839! Ra's al Ghul is back . . . but what does his return have to do with Batman's teenaged son, Damian - whose mother is Ra's al Ghul's daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra's al Ghul's insidious plans. 256 pages. Full Color.
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, FRAZER IRVING, RYAN SOOK, YANICK PAQUETTE, LEE GARBETT, GEORGES JEANTY KARL STORY and MICK GRAY Cover by ANDY KUBERT Grant Morrison's best-selling multipart Batman epic continues with this collection of the six-issue miniseries!Witness Bruce Wayne's adventures across time as he is swept through the time stream, from the ancient days that predate history itself through epics set in the times of pirates and the Old West, through his triumphant return to present day Gotham City! 224 pages. Full Color. 7.0625"" x 10.875""
Written by Tony Bedard and Mike W. Barr Art by Rags Morales, Michael Golden and others Cover by Rags Morales The Wrath returns from the shadows of the past in this new collection featuring BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #13-16 and 1984's BATMAN SPECIAL #1, which introduced The Wrath! But how does this mysterious foe know so much about Batman's past? 144 pages. Full Color.
Written by GRANT MORRISON and FABIAN NICIEZA Art by DAVID FINCH, TONY DANIEL, ANDY KUBERT and FRANK QUITELY Cover by DAVID FINCH and SCOTT WILLIAMS Grant Morrison returns to BATMAN with tales from issues #700-703, illustrated by an all-star roster of artists including Andy Kubert, Tony Daniel and Frank Quitely. Don't miss a tale that reveals secret details in The Dark Knight's adventures following BATMAN R.I.P and the return of Bruce Wayne to Gotham City! 128 pages. Full Color.
Written by Bruce Jones and Mark Sable Art by Jesus Saiz, Sean Murphy and Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Zach Howard Two of Batman's greatest foes star in this new title collecting YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW #1-2 and TWO-FACE YEAR ONE #1-2. 200 pages. Full Color.
Written by Bill Willingham, Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Chuck Dixon and others Art by Various Cover by Andy Kubert Don't miss this new collection featuring stories of different Batmen from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #168, BATMAN #666, BATMAN BEYOND #1, BATMAN #512, DETECTIVE COMICS #665 and TEEN TITANS #18.144 pages. Full Color.
Written by JUDD WINICK Art by DOUG MAHNKE, PAUL LEE, SHANE DAVIS, ERIC BATTLE, TOM NGUYEN, CAM SMITH, RODNEY RAMOS and WAYNE FAUCHER Cover by MATT WAGNER For the first time, DC Comics collects the entire, original Red Hood saga from BATMAN #635-641 and 645-650 and BATMAN ANNUAL #25, in one massive trade paperback. Batman is confronted with a hidden face from the past - it's the return of the vigilante Red Hood, who appears to be Batman's one-time partner, Jason Todd, the same Jason Todd who died many years ago. But the Red Hood's violent ways pit him against the Dark Knight in his hunt for the very person responsible for his death: The Joker. 384 pages. Full Color.
A new edition of the classic tale from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #16-20, introducing the strength-enhancing drug Venom. After Batman fails to save a young girl, he becomes addicted to Venom - and his entire life begins to spiral out of control. [(W) Dennis O'Neil (A) Trevor Von Eeden & Various (CA) Trevor Von Eeden]
Written by Neil Gaiman Art by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams, Mark Buckingham, Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner and Simon Bisley Cover by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) joins a murderer's row of talented artists in lending his unique touch to the Batman mythos for this Deluxe Edition hardcover! Spotlighting the story "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" from BATMAN #685 and DETECTIVE COMICS #852 in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Batman mythos. Also collects Gaiman stories from SECRET ORIGINS #36, SECRET ORIGINS SPECIAL #1 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #2. This collection is not to be missed! 7 1/16" x 10 7/8", 128 pages. Full Color.
Christopher Yost With Matt Fraction & Cullen Bunn (W) Scot Eaton (A) Cover By Carlo Pagulayan Marcus Johnson's Life Changes Forever As He Discovers The Truth About Himself - And Orion Stands Revealed! What Does Nick Fury Have To Do With The Conspiracy At The Heart Of The Marvel Universe? As The Penultimate Chapter Of The Story That Will Rock The Marvel U Unfolds, No One Comes Out Unscathed! 32 Pgs./Rated T [(W) Christopher Yost & Various (A) Scot Eaton (CA) Carlo Pagulayan]
The post-FEAR ITSELF Marvel Universe begins here! Who is Army Ranger Marcus Johnson? How could he tear the Marvel Universe apart, and why is he the most wanted man in the world? S.H.I.E.L.D., Taskmaster, Captain America and more want him - dead or alive - but when Deadpool joins the hunt, the greatest secret in the Marvel Universe begins to unravel. What does Nick Fury have to do with this long-buried conspiracy? Taskmaster knows more than he's saying, and Marcus wants answers! The mystery deepens as the hunted becomes the hunter. And when Marcus finally discovers the truth about himself, his life - and the Marvel Universe - changes forever! Collecting BATTLE SCARS #1-6 and material from FEAR ITSELF #7. [(W) Christopher Yost & Various (A) Scot Eaton (CA) Carlo Pagulayan]
The complete Greg Pak run of Dynamite's New Battlestar Galactica series is collected here in one massive omnibus edition! Best of all, the special ""Pegasus' one-shot is also featured in this massive softcover collection! This massive ??? Page Softcover Edition also features a complete cover gallery by series cover artists and industry super-stars like Billy Tan, Michael Turner, Nigel Raynor, Stjepan Sejic and more!
The first collection starring BATWING, the African-born hero introduced in the pages of BATMAN, INCORPORATED! What can a soldier in service of Batman Incorporated do when he's met his match in the murderous MASSACRE? The past looms large as Batwing's early days as a crime fighter come to light, gaining the attention of BATMAN. Collects BATWING #1-6! [(W) Judd Winick (A) Ben Oliver & Various (CA) Ben Oliver]
(W) Harvey Pekar, Paul Buhle (A) Ed skor In The Beats: A Graphic History, those who were mad to live come back to life through artwork as pulsatingly vibrant as the movement itself. Told by Harvey Pekar and his frequent artistic collaborator Ed skor, and by a range of artists and writers, including feminist comic creator Trina Robbins and MAD Magazine artist Peter Kuper, The Beats takes us on a wild tour. From the Benzedrine-fueled antics of Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs to the painting sessions of Jay DeFeo's disheveled studio, from the jazz hipsters to beatnik chicks, from Chicago's beatnik bistro to San Francisco's famed City Lights bookstore, we see the storied era in all its incarnations.
(W) Harvey Pekar (A) Ed Piskor (W/A) Various First time in Previews! In The Beats: A Graphic History, those who were mad to live come back to life through artwork as pulsatingly vibrant as the movement itself. Told by Harvey Pekar and his frequent artistic collaborator Ed Piskor, and by a range of artists and writers, including feminist comic creator Trina Robbins and MAD Magazine artist Peter Kuper, The Beats takes us on a wild tour. From the Benzedrine-fueled antics of Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs to the painting sessions of Jay DeFeo's disheveled studio, from the jazz hipsters to beatnik chicks, from Chicago's beatnik bistro to San Francisco's famed City Lights bookstore, we see the storied era in all its incarnations. [(w) Harvey Pekar, Various (a) Ed Piskor, Various (ca) Ed Piskor, Various]
The hero known to the public only as Nite Owl announced his retirement today. Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS! [(W) J. Michael Straczynski, Len Wein (A) Andy Kubert & Various (CA) Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert]
I've just come to a horrible realization... My mom would be really proud of me right now. Plus, a new CRIMSON CORSAIR backup feature from writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS! This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue. [(W) Darwyn Cooke & Various (A) Amanda Conner, John Higgins (CA) Amanda Conner]
The latest volume in Houghton-Mifflin's ground-breaking series! Guest editor Christ Ware and series editor Anne Elizabeth Moore have sought out the best stories to create this cutting-edge collection. With contributors such as Lynda Barry, R. Crumb, Gilbert Hernandez, and Art Spiegelman, no reader will want to be without. [Various]
This newest addition to the Best American series returns with a set of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Lynda Barry and brand-new series editors Jessica Abel and Matt Madden, acclaimed cartoonists in their own right, culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the web to create this cutting-edge collection, ""perfect for newbies as well as fans"" (San Diego Union-Tribune). This volume features such luminaries as Chris Ware, Seth, and Alison Bechdel alongside beloved daily cartoonists like Matt Groening. [Various]
(E) Neil Gaiman, Jessica Abel, Matt Madden The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Neil Gaiman, one of the top writers in modern comics and an award-winning author of novels and children's books, has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamphlet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and the Internet to create this cutting-edge collection with entries from luminaries such as Tim Hensley, Michael Kupperman, and Dash Shaw.
(E) Alison Bechdel, with Jessica Abel & Matt Madden The Best American Comics showcases the work of both established and up-and-coming contributors. Editor Alison Bechdel, creator of the cult comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For and author of Fun Home, has culled the best stories from graphic novels, pamplet comics, newspapers, magazines, mini-comics, and webcomics to create this cutting-edge collection. With entries from Joe Sacco, Jeff Smith, and Dash Shaw, this edtion delivers ""a thrilling and varied journey from start to finish"" (Publishers Weekly).
Conventional wisdom states that cartooning and graphic novels exist in a golden age of creativity, popularity, and critical acceptance. But why? Today, the signal is stronger than ever, but so is the noise. New York Times, Vanity Fair, and Bookforum critic Ben Schwartz assembles the greatest lineup of comics critics the world has yet seen to testify on behalf of this increasingly vital medium. Best American Comics Writing is the first attempt to collate the best criticism to date of the graphic novel boom in a way that contextualizes and codifies one of the most important literary movements of the last 60 years. This collection begins in 2000, the game changing year that Pantheon released the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan and David Boring. Originally serialized as 'alternative' comics, they went on to confirm the critical and commercial viability of graphic literature. Via its various authors, this collection functions as a valuable readers' guide for fans, academics, and librarians, tracing the current comics renaissance from its beginnings and creative growth to the cutting edge of today's artists. This volume includes Daniel Clowes (Ghost World) in conversation with novelist Jonathan Lethem (Fortress of Solitude), Chris Ware, Jonathan Franzen (The Corrections), John Hodgman (The Daily Show, The Areas of My Expertise, The New York Times Book Review), David Hajdu (The 10-Cent Plague), Douglas Wolk (Publishers Weekly, author of the Eisner award-winning Reading Comics), Frank Miller (Sin City and The Spirit film director) in conversation with Will Eisner (The Spirit's creator), Gerard Jones' (Men of Tomorrow), Brian Doherty (author Radicals of Capitalism, This is Burning Man) and critics Ken Parille (Comic Art), Jeet Heer (The National Post), R.C. Harvey (biographer of Milton Caniff), and Donald Phelps (author of the landmark book of comics criticism, Reading the Funnies) Best American Comics Writing also features a cover by nationally known satirist Drew Friedman (The New York Observer, Old Jewish Comedians) in which Friedman asks, 'tongue-in-cheek,' if cartoonists are the new literati, what must their critics look like?
BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS SC - Description: (W/A) Various For 70 years, Archie Comics has been a vital and constant presence in American entertainment and pop culture, selling over 1.5 billion comic books. The Best of Archie Comics features classic tales from some of the biggest creative names in the company's history, including Bob Montana, Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Sam Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, Dan Parent, and more. Hand-picked by Archie historians and experts, the stories collected in The Best of Archie Comics take readers on a veritable pop culture tour of America, from the World War II era to the swingin"" 60s to the present - including anecdotes, memories, historical highlights, exclusive content and more from Archie creators.
Following in the footsteps of last year's smash hit Best of Archie Comics comes this second full-color volume jam-packed with over 400 pages of the best and most iconic Archie stories of the past 70 years hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material. Each story has its own introduction explaining why it's one of the all-time favorites. A must-have edition for anyone who has ever enjoyed Archie comics. [(W/A) Various (CA) Dan DeCarlo]
(W/A) Various The ultimate dish of Jughead comics is served! The waist-expanding 200th anniversary issue with special guest Sabrina the Teenage Witch begins Jughead's crowning achievements! Plus more food and fine napping to follow as ""The Secret of Jughead's Hat"" is revealed along with the definitive ""Jughead List"" and much more!
The sold-out Vampirella stories by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar are back in print as part of the Best of Vampirella series! This all-new printing collects Morrison and Millar's legendary saga from Vampirella Monthly #1-6. Considered one of the finest Vampi stories ever, Morrison and Millar team with Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti to take Vampirella in a whole new direction. Also included are two hard-to-find short stories - Millar's critically acclaimed Vampirella debut 'A Cold Day In Hell' and Grant Morrison's 'Blood Red Game.' [Morrison, Millar, Conner, Palmiotti & Various]
Some of the biggest and best names in comics have done short stories in long sought-after but hard-to-find Vampirella specials. Now these great lost tales are gathered in one place! Warren Ellis, Bruce Timm, James Robinson, Ray Lago, Mark Texeira, Christopher Priest, Alan Davis, Ty Templeton, Archie Goodwin, Jose Gonzales - they're all here! Includes a rare Dracula story by Alan Moore and Gary Frank, with an exclusive interview with Moore! Cover by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) [Various]
The Best of Write Now features highlights from the acclaimed magazine, including in-depth interviews about writing from top talents, including: Brian Michael Bendis, Jeph Loeb, Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, Paul Levitz, Axel Alonso, and others! There's also "Nuts & Bolts" tutorials, featuring scripts from landmark comics and the pencil art that was drawn from them, including: Civil War #1, Batman: Hush #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #47, Amazing Spider-Man #539, and more! How-to articles by the best comics writers and editors around abound, like John Ostrander, Dennis O'Neil, Kurt Busiek, Steven Grant, and Joey Cavalieri. Professional secrets of top comics pros including Neil Gaiman, Mark Waid, Trina Robbins, Peter David, and Stan Lee! Top editors telling exactly what it takes to get hired by them! Plus more great tips to help you prepare for your big break, or simply appreciate comics on a new level! [Various]
Written by MIKE KUNKEL, ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO Art by MIKE KUNKEL, STEPHEN DESTEPHANO & others Cover by MIKE KUNKEL The magic word ""Shazam"" transforms Billy Batson into Captain Marvel - but now there's a new kid at school: 14-year-old Theo Adam, who has his own alter ego as Black Adam! Collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed, all-ages series.
The Toa Nuva suffer a mysterious loss of their powers which threatens their very existence. It's the work of the Bohrok-Kal, a special squad of mutated Bohrok who seek to free the swarm queens and unleash the Bohrok again. With the help of the legendary Mask of Time, the Toa Nuva are able to defeat the Kal. Meanwhile, a Matoran villager named Takua has stumbled upon the long-hidden Mask of Light. He and his best friend, Jaller, are sent by the village elders, the Turaga, to find the Toa to whom the mask is destined to belong. But Makuta unleashes twisted creatures called Rahkshi against the island in an effort to stop the Toa of Light from coming into being! [by Various]
(W) Greg Farshtey (A) Various Featuring the only map of the Bionicle Universe ever published, exclusive information, and the inside story from Makuta Teridax himself, ""Makuta's Guide to the Universe"" is a great addition to any fan's collection. As the Bionicle saga prepares to begin a new chapter, followers of the series can take a look back at the stories that have thrilled millions! [(w) Greg Farshtey (a) Various (ca) Unknown]
(W) Greg Farshtey (A) Various Mata Nui's Guide to Bara Magna takes Bionicle fans on a journey of discovery through the villages of Bara Magna, its treacherous sea of sand, and its forbidding Black Spike Mountains. Bionicle fans will get exclusive information on the Agori, Glatorian, bone hunters and Skrall, and get the inside story of events on this strange world in Mata Nui's own words. A brand new adventure is about to begin! [(w) Greg Farshtey (a) Various (ca) Unknown]
The BIRDS OF PREY are forced to save one of GOTHAM CITY's worst criminals to save his life from an unspeakable horror! Collects BIRDS OF PREY #1-6. [(W) Gail Simone (A) Alvin Lee & Various (CA) Ed Benes]
Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by ED BENES, ADRIANA MELO, ALVIN LEE and others Cover by ED BENES Soaring out of BRIGHTEST DAY, the Birds of Prey are back! In this volume, collecting the first six issues of their new series, The Birds of Prey are forced to ally themselves with one of the worst of Gotham City's mega-criminals while they struggle to save his life from the unspeakable horror that hunts them all. Pursued by an unstoppable killer, the Birds must run a gauntlet of insane gang members and corrupt cops while trying to keep a teammate alive. 160 pages. Full Color.
Written by Tony Bedard Art by Nicola Scott, Michael O""""Hare, Doug Hazlewood and John Floyd Cover by Stephane Roux In this new volume collecting issues #119-124, the team hits the road to find a new home in Platinum Flats. But the move brings them into conflict with former teammate Black Canary! Then the past comes back to haunt Oracle as The Joker makes a deadly move against her. 144 pages. Full Color. US
(W) Monte Beauchamp (A) Various Blab World is the new incarnation of the celebrated art and comics annual Blab! The main feature, ""Artpocalypse!"" has several artists, including Mark Ryden and Joe Sorren, interpeting the end times. Blab World also presents a history of the skull motif on the covers of Pre-Code comics, pulps, and paperback books, lavishly illustrated throughout. ""It's like the New Yorker for Mutants,"" proclaimed the Los Angeles Reader.
Written by DAVID LISS Penciled by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI In the wake of SHADOWLAND, there's a new protector of Hell's Kitchen! He has no kingdom, no Vibranium and no high-tech safety net - just bloody knuckles and the will to prove himself in a foreign land where the fiercest of jungle predators stalks the most dangerous urban prey! His name is T""Challa - and in the aftermath of Shadowland, he will create a new life, a new identity, and learn what it is to be a different kind of hero. But with Daredevil gone, the bad guys are coming out to play, and a new nemesis - Vlad the Impaler - plots his bloody rise to power. Be there as national best-selling author and Edgar Award-winner David Liss and pulp master Francesco Francavilla (Zorro, Green Hornet) craft a shocking new chapter for the world's most dangerous man! Guest-starring Luke Cage and Spider-Man! Collecting BLACK PANTHER: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR #513-518 and material from X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT. 144 pages. /Rated T
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI & JOE AHEARNE Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA & BRIAN CHING Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN A senator is seduced and assassinated, and his journalist son follows the trail to a fatally sexy Soviet agent. This deadly ""woman in black"" moonlights as a high-class escort to lure powerful men into her web of blackmail and death. But Nick Crane believes he's finally found his father's murderer, and he's about to expose...the Black Widow! Plus: Tony Stark gets his spy on, and the Black Widow proves she's an Iron Man's best friend, when the Armored Avenger goes undercover to take down a foe using his own decommissioned tech! Collecting BLACK WIDOW (2010) #6-8 and material from IRON MAN: KISS AND KILL. 104 pages. /Rated T
Written by STAN LEE, DON RICO, GARY FRIEDRICH, MIMI GOLD, ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN ROMITA, JIM MOONEY, JOHN BUSCEMA & GENE COLAN Covers by JOHN ROMITA She started as a super-spy and ended up a super-star! After failed endeavors with the Crimson Dynamo, Natasha Romanova ditches her fishnets for a black bodysuit and a solo crime-fighting career against gangsters and terrorists, in rare stories not reprinted in decades! Goliath, formerly the archer known as Hawkeye, wants them to be a costumed couple, but an android matchmaker has other ideas when he manipulates the Black Widow into rescuing Daredevil, the better to use them both! Guest-starring Spider-Man! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #52, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1962) #86, AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #1-8 and DAREDEVIL (1962) #81. 152 pages. / Rated A
Written by GEORGE PÉREZ, RALPH MACCHIO & GERRY CONWAY Penciled by GEORGE PÉREZ, BOB LAYTON, PAUL GULACY & GEORGE FREEMAN Covers by GEORGE PÉREZ It's been a long lively life for Natasha Romanova - in the Avengers, the Champions, S.H.I.E.L.D. and elsewhere - but could it end with her surrounded by international assassins? Old enemies and new are using her instructor, her mentor and her ex-husband against her - or so it seems - but who and what can be trusted in a spy's landscape of lies? Guest-starring Nick Fury, Jimmy Woo and other espionage experts! Collecting MARVEL FANFARE (1983) #10-13; BIZARRE ADVENTURES #25 and BLACK WIDOW: THE COLDEST WAR GN. 176 pages. //Rated A
Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Adrian Syaf & John Dell Cover by Andy Kubert Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz The Dark Knight continues his journey into BLACKEST NIGHT! Will the new Batman join his predecessor in the grave? Will Red Robin's reunion with his father be bitter and bloody? Can anyone escape the horror of the Black Lanterns? Find out in this new installment of the 3-issue miniseries from writer Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, THE MIGHTY) and up-and-comer Adrian Syaf! Scheduled to arrive September 9. 2 of 3. 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Peter J. Tomasi Art by Ardian Syaf & John Dell Cover by Andy Kubert Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz The stunning conclusion arrives! Batman and Robin, along with the help of Deadman, try to defend Gotham City against the onslaught of Black Lanterns. But how do you defeat an enemy whose only goal is to feed off the emotions of a city and eat the hearts of all that stand in their way? Prepare for the answer from writer Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, THE MIGHTY) and up-and-comer Ardian Syaf! Scheduled to arrive on October 14 3 of 3 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, PETER J. TOMASI & J.T. KRUL Art by ED BENES, ARDIAN SYAF, EDDY BARROWS & OTHERS Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI Superman, Batman and The Titans battle their greatest foes and long lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Superman, Batman and The Titans battle their greatest foes and long- lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries.
Written by JAMES ROBINSON, GEOFF JOHNS & GREG RUCKA Art by SCOTT KOLINS, NICOLA SCOTT, EDDY BARROWS & RUY JOSE Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI The Flash, Wonder Woman and the JSA come face to face with their greatest foes and long-lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
The Flash, Wonder Woman and the JSA come face to face with their greatest foes and long-lost loved ones, newly undead as evil Black Lanterns, in this collection of three 3-issue BLACKEST NIGHT miniseries.
Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by PATRICK GLEASON, REBECCA BUCHMAN & OTHERS Cover by RUDOLFO MIGLIARI Green Lanterns Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and John Stewart join the rest of the GL Corps in the desperate struggle to preserve the Central Power Battery and Oa itself from being consumed by the Black Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39-47. [(w) Peter J. Tomasi (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner and John Stewart join the rest of the GL Corps in the struggle to preserve the Central Power Battery and Oa itself from being consumed by the Black Lanterns in stories from GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39-47.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by DOUG MAHNKE, ED BENES & OTHERS Cover by IVAN REIS & RUDOLFO MIGLIARI The Black Lanterns descend on a spectrum of Corps across the universe in this hardcover collecting GREEN LANTERN #43-52. Plus: Black Hand's connection to the Black Lantern Corps is explained, and key plot points essential to enjoying the storyline to its fullest are revealed. [(w) Geoff Johns (a) Various (ca) Ivan Reis; Rudolfo Migliari]
The Black Lanterns descend on a spectrum of Corps across the universe in this trade paperback collecting GREEN LANTERN #43-52. Plus: Black Hand's connection to the Black Lantern Corps is explained.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, GREG RUCKA & OTHERS Art by RYAN SOOK, DENYS COWAN & OTHERS Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI Seven classic DCU titles - THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN, THE QUESTION, PHANTOM STRANGER, STARMAN, THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, CATWOMAN and WEIRD WESTERN TALES - are resurrected alongside GREEN ARROW #30 and ADVENTURE COMICS #7 in this BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in hardcover! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Rudolfo Migliari]
Seven classic DCU titles — THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN, THE QUESTION, PHANTOM STRANGER, STARMAN, THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, CATWOMAN and WEIRD WESTERN TALES — are resurrected alongside GREEN ARROW #30 and ADVENTURE COMICS #7 in this BLACKEST NIGHT title!
Written by Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi Art by Rags Morales, Chris Sprouse, Ivan Reis, Doug Mahnke and others Covers by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter Variant covers by Gary Frank, Francis Manapul and Doug Mahnke In this 3-issue miniseries, writers Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) reveal the secrets behind the Lanterns of BLACKEST NIGHT! Bear witness to Blue Lantern Saint Walker's pilgrimage of hope, Star Sapphire Carol Ferris' sacrifice for love, Green Lantern Kilowog's courageous beginnings, Red Lantern Vice's source of rage, Orange Lantern Blume's bizarre creation, and the first appearance of the mysterious Indigo, leader of the Indigo Tribe! Please note: These issues will each ship with two covers. For every 26 copies of the Standard Edition ordered (with a cover by Ed Benes & Rob Hunter), you should receive one copy of the Variant Edition (with covers by Gary Frank, Francis Manapul and Doug Mahnke) On sale July 29. 3 of 3. 40 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI & STERLING GATES Art by JERRY ORDWAY, IVAN REIS, DAVE GIBBONS, DOUG MAHNKE & OTHERS Cover by DAVE GIBBONS & RUDOLFO MIGLIARI From the pages of TALES OF THE CORPS #1-3, GREEN LANTERN #49 and ADVENTURE COMICS #4-5: Witness Saint Walker's pilgrimage of hope, Carol Ferris"" sacrifice for love, the first appearance of the Indigo Tribe and much more! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Dave Gibbons; Rudolfo Miglirai]
From the pages of TALES OF THE CORPS #1-3, GREEN LANTERN #49 and ADVENTURE COMICS #4-5: Witness Saint Walker's pilgrimage of hope, Carol Ferris's sacrifice for love, the debut of the Indigo Tribe and more!
Gangsters, kidnappers, maniacal killers, and thugs of all stripes had their lurid stories recounted in Crime Does Not Pay! Featuring thrilling, brutal tales and disturbing, despicable characters, Crime Does Not Pay enthralled a nation and was the most popular comic book of its time. The series was a favorite target of Dr. Fredric Wertham and other censors and is partially responsible for the creation of the Comics Code Authority—yet it was also an inspiration for Harvey Kurtzman's reality-based EC Comics. See why this series was both revered and reviled in this unique ''best of'' primer! Crime Does Not Pay editor Bob Wood brutally murdered his girlfriend and was later murdered himself! This fascinating sidebar is detailed in an essay by cartoonist, historian, and co-editor Denis Kitchen. Contains a selection of stories from across the series' run in the 1940s, a new cover, an illustrated essay, and an introduction. All-new Crime-inspired cover by artist Pete Poplaski with colors by Bernie Mireault.
(W) Archie Goodwin (A) The Best Damn Cartoonists The legendary anti-war comic now in paperback! Written by Archie Goodwin and drawn by such luminaries as Frank Frazetta, Wally Wood, John Severin, Alex Toth, Al Williamson, Russ Heath, Reed Crandall, and Gene Colan. Following in the tradition of Harvey Kurtzman's Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat, Goodwin's stories reflected the human realities and personal costs of war rather than exploring the clichés of the traditional men's adventure genre. They are among the best about war ever published.
Eight years ago, every oil well on the planet ran dry, utterly dissolving the cornerstone of modern civilization. Global economies withered and nations fell like bone-dry dominoes. Caught in a zenith of chaos, Sunrise City now lies in the hands of a criminal cabal who may or may not hold the key to the future and the secrets behind the planet's tragic ruin. Bleedout tells the frighteningly plausible tale of a world destroyed by its own greed and shortsightedness. Based on the Massively Multiplayer Online Shooter video game from Vogster Entertainment, this deluxe hardcover volume collects chapters drawn by some of the comic industry's hottest superstars.
Written by WILL PFEIFFER and MATTHEW STURGES Art by MIKE NORTON, CARLO BARBERI and others Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE Jamie discovers the source of the scarab and what it was designed for in these tales from BLUE BEETLE #27-28 and BOOSTER GOLD #21-24!
It all starts with a low-rent private eye trying (and failing) to escape the long shadow of his respected cop father. But a chance encounter with a B-list action star on the mean streets of Hollywood drags the wannabe gumshoe into a world of strippers, mobsters...and the wildest (and only!) case of his career! See who lives, who dies, and who gets the Tiger Blood knocked outta them in the first four issues of the fast, funny smash hit new crime series from Image Comics! [(W) Viktor Kalvachev & Various (A) Toby Cypress & Various (CA) Viktor Kalvachev]
story VIKTOR KALVACHEV & ANDREW OSBORNE art VIKTOR KALVACHEV, TOBY CYPRESS, NATHAN FOX and ROBERT VALLEY cover VIKTOR KALVACHEV It all starts with a low-rent private eye trying (and failing) to escape the long shadow of his respected cop father. But a chance encounter with a B-list action star on the mean streets of Hollywood drags the wannabe gumshoe into a world of strippers, mobsters...and the wildest (and only!) case of his career! See who lives, who dies, and who gets the Tiger Blood knocked outta them in the first four issues of the fast, funny smash hit new crime series from Image Comics!
The stakes increase and the body count rises when a pair of underachieving sons on opposite sides of the law betray their powerful fathers, triggering paranoia, chaos, and a deadly case of Dexter obsession in the second volume of the BLUE ESTATE saga. Killers battle, schemes unravel, assassins get deployed and garden gnomes are destroyed as the supercool Hollywood crime series reloads in this bonus-packed new trade paperback collection! Collects BLUE ESTATE #5-8 BLUE ESTATE takes the best of Guy Ritchie and Quentin Tarantino, but remains unabashedly original. - USA Today [(W) Viktor Kalvachev, Andrew Osborne (A) Toby Cypress & Various (CA) Viktor Kalvachev]
...witty, rapid-fire dialogue...gorgeously rendered by a collective of impressive artistic talents. - The Onion A.V. Club It's all been leading to this: the stakes are high, the chips are down and the cards are on the table as Season One of the critically acclaimed Hollywood crime epic goes out with a bang! Uneasy allies face off against ruthless killers when a mob hit goes wrong in this supercool, bonus-packed new trade paperback edition from Image Comics. Collects BLUE ESTATE #9-12. [(W) Viktor Kalvachev, Andrew Osborne (A) Toby Cypress & Various (CA) Viktor Kalvachev]
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE LOVELY-The girls go wild as Bomb Queen faces the greatest challenge to her authority yet! With special guest stars Blacklight and Rebound - and enough jokes, innuendos and sight gags to make a sailor blush! Let's face it: It's another 128 pages of JUST PLAIN WRONG! JANUARY 23 [(W) Seth Damoose & Various (A) Seth Damoose, Jimmie Robinson (CA) Jimmie Robinson]
Written by Dan Jurgens; co-feature written by Matthew Sturges Art by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund; co-feature art by Mike Norton & Norm Rapmund Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund After the shocking events of BLACKEST NIGHT, Booster Gold finds himself lost in time! And in the co-feature, Jaime Reyes at last comes to terms with the scarab's murderous side - and Blue Beetle will never be the same! Scheduled to arrive on January 13 40 pages. Full Color.
Scheduled to arrive on February 10 40 pages. Full Color. Written by DAN JURGENS Co-feature written by MATTHEW STURGES Art by DAN JURGENS & NORM RAPMUND Co-feature art by MIKE NORTON & NORM RAPMUND Cover by DAN JURGENS Booster hunts through the timestream in search of his missing sister, but finds Coast City and astronaut Hank Henshaw instead! And in the BLUE BEETLE co-feature, Jaime fights for his life and the lives of his family - against his greatest threat yet: himself!
Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J.M. DEMATTEIS Art by CHRIS BATISTA Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Just when things couldn't get any worse for our golden hero, fan-favorite JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL writers Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis take over the ongoing writing chores of BOOSTER GOLD starting here! When someone from Booster's past resurfaces, Booster's life is turned upside down and inside out, and only a trip through the timestream can possibly set things straight. And don't miss Booster starring alongside his ex-JLI buddies in this month's JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #1 from writers Keith Giffen and Judd Winick! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Kevin Maguire]
Written by DAN JURGENS & KEITH GIFFEN Art by DAN JURGENS, PAT OLLIFFE & NORM RAPMUND Cover by JURGENS & RAPMUND Booster Gold investigates the death of Batman - only to run afoul of another Batman who doesn't want Booster near this case. Collecting BOOSTER GOLD #20-25 and BRAVE AND THE BOLD #23.
Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DEMATTEIS Art by CHRIS BATISTA, RICH PERROTTA and PAT OLLIFFE Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE The shocking events of JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST leave Booster Gold bloody and beaten in these tales from issues #32-38. The only way for him to put right what went wrong and save the people he loves is to travel back into the past. But what happens when Booster comes face-to-face with himself and Justice League International? 168 pages. Full Color.
BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY ARCHIVES Various (W/A) scheduled to arrive May 12 Full-Color, 256 pages HC, 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" A circus performer terrorized by mysterious powers from beyond . . . a jade idol of a monkey that carries a curse on a South Pacific island drives a man to the brink of madness . . . an art gallery haunted by paintings that come to life at night . . . a dictator who sees enemies around every corner, but who can't see the threat right before his eyes. For nearly twenty years, the comic-book series Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery wove stories of intrigue, suspense, and macabre drama. Hosted by renowned actor Boris Karloff, the comic featured contributions from some of comics history's most well-known creators: Alex Toth, Joe Orlando (EC artist and editor), Mike Sekowsky (Justice League of America artist), Frank Thorne, José Luis García-López, Arnold Drake, Len Wein (co-creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine), Al Williamson, Jerry Robinson (creator of the Joker), Dan Spiegle, and many others. o Originally published by Gold Key and unavailable for three decades, more than thirty spine-chilling stories are compiled in a new collection. o Features a new introduction by Boris Karloff's daughter Sara Karloff.
BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 Dick Wood (W), Leo Dorfman (W), Paul S. Newman (W), Joe Certa (A), Ray Bailey (A), Alex Toth (A), Mike Sekowsky (A), and others Full Color. 240 pages HC, 6 5/8"" x 10 3/16"" Spirits of a Ouija board possess a dutiful housewife . . . A pleading ghost haunts a father for his refusal to forgive . . . An army major's dead body carries a deceptive message to Nazis in World War II . . . A phantom ship seeks a new captain . . . A possessed armored hand defends a castle from a hostile takeover . . . These stories and many, many more are collected in Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Archives Volume 2! These are tales of suspense, crime, intrigue, horror, and irony hosted by the renowned actor Boris Karloff and featuring art from some of the finest comics storytellers from the sixties. Contains issues #5-#10 of Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery. Features a new introduction by Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner!
BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY ARCHIVES VOLUME 3 Paul S. Newman (W), Dick Wood (W), Joe Certa (P), Al Williamson (P), Bob Jenney (P), Angelo Torres (P), Al McWilliams (P), Alberto Giolitti (P), and others Full Color. 232 pages HC, 6 5/8" x 10 3/16" A modern gambling cheat is punished by spirits of centuries-old playing cards . . . Three adventurers in pursuit of evil find the greatest evil ever spoken, heard, and seen . . . An enchanted telephone booth brings success to a simple man, but when greed gets the better of him, his good fortune comes to an end . . . A mirror that reflects an antique dealer's heart's desire does more than just show him what he wants . . . These stories and many, many more are collected in Boris Karloff Tales of Mystery Archives Volume 3! Tales of suspense, crime, intrigue, horror, and irony, hosted by the renowned actor Boris Karloff and featuring art from some of the finest comics storytellers from the sixties. Features a new introduction by the film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer John Landis! Contains issues #11-#16, from September 1965 to December 1966. More than thirty chilling tales compiled in this new collection!
Full Color. 240 pages HC, 7"" x 10"" Possessed children, tormented artists, vengeful specters, and hubristic explorers-these are only a few of the characters that populate legendary actor Boris Karloff's exotic world of crime, suspense, and paranormal intrigue. Contains issues #17-#22 and #24, originally published from March 1967 to December 1968. Features new introductions by Ray Bradbury and film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer Peter Bogdanovich!
Dick Wood (W) and various (A) Scientists fend off terrifying monsters; an ancient, reptilian alien uses a most unexpected disguise to leech the life force of a Caribbean village; and a secret experiment engulfs a sleepy town. If it sounds too fantastic to be true, it can only be happening under the steely gaze of the legendary Boris Karloff! A collaboration with some of the most electrifying comics creators of the sixties and seventies, Tales of Mystery is a swirling vortex of creativity, suspense, and horror. Contains issues #25-#32, originally published from March 1969 to November 1970. Features introductions by film legend Christopher Lee, and singer/songwriter Frank Sinatra Jr.!
15 ISSUES!!! Garth Ennis' The Boys are back for their fourth definitive edition! Convinced that Hughie was never what he seemed, Butcher goes to see the Legend... and sets something terrible in motion for our little Scots pal in The Innocents (The Boys #39-47). And in Highland Laddie (the complete 6-issue mini-series), Hughie heads home to Scotland. But our hero's luck has always been more cloud than silver lining, and the familiar surroundings he craves are not all they might be. You can go home again, but whether or not you should is another matter entirely. All of these great stories come in one oversized, hardcover with a collector's slip-case and features tons of extras including all of the covers by Darick Robertson, sketches, script pages and much more! [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson & Various (CA) Darick Robertson]
The second volume of Garth Ennis and Darick Roberston's acclaimed series The Boys is here! Bigger! Thicker! Uncut! (Not that Garth would ever allow this gang of idiots to cut anything!) Get Some collects issues #7-14 of the critically-acclaimed series, and is an excellent companion to Dynamite's best-selling Volume 1 trade, The Name of the Game! These issues feature the legend the story of the Tek-Knight and the team's journey to frozen Russia! [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson & Various (CA) Darick Robertson]
An evil so profound it threatens all mankind... the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all... a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable... but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other... and where the supes go, can a certain five complications and a dog be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever: Herogasm. The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series is collected here for the first time - all 6 issues - and features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson! [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Keith Burns & Various (CA) Tony Aviña, Darick Robertson]
Featuring an introduction by Lost creator Damon Lindelof! It had to happen sooner or later: the supes get mad enough to go after the Boys. One of the world's most powerful superteams decides to hit our heroes, all guns blazing, and the Female is the first to fall into their lethal trap. Meanwhile, Hughie is still plagued with doubt, and Annie finds herself on the receiving end of the worst new look ever- in THE SELF-PRESERVATION SOCIETY! Also collecting issues 35-38 featuring the unbelievable origins of The Boys! [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Keith Burns & Various (CA) Carlos Ezquerra, Darick Robertson]
The Boys Volume 9 collects three separate story arcs, including the momentous issue #50, with bonus pin-ups and more! In issues #48-51: Proper Preparation and Planning - With Hughie absent, Butcher re-examines the Boys' first encounter with the Seven, trying to figure out what went wrong. But first there's some disquiet in the ranks to be dealt with, not to mention the return of an old and unexpected enemy who finally, incredibly, has come into his own. Meanwhile, on the Seven's floating headquarters, a flying lesson goes badly awry... In issues #52-55: Barbary Coast - Hughie travels out west to finally meet Lieutenant-Colonel Greg Mallory, the man who started The Boys. All kinds of secrets await our hero, beginning with the terrible story of the first supes to see action in World War Two. When the revelations cease, will Hughie return, or walk away from the team forever? In issues #56-59: The Big Ride - The countdown to the end begins, as Jack from Jupiter takes one step beyond... or does he? Hughie's triumphant return is not all he'd hoped for, but Butcher has bigger fish to fry. And The Boys meet the mysterious Doctor Peculiar... [(W) Garth Ennis (A) Darick Robertson & Various (CA) Darick Robertson]
Cover: Darick Robertson Writer: Garth Ennis Penciller/Inker: Russ Braun, John McCrea The Boys Volume 9 collects three separate story arcs, including the momentous issue #50, with bonus pin-ups and more! In issues #48-51: ""Proper Preparation and Planning"" - With Hughie absent, Butcher re-examines the Boys' first encounter with the Seven, trying to figure out what went wrong. But first there's some disquiet in the ranks to be dealt with, not to mention the return of an old and unexpected enemy who finally, incredibly, has come into his own. Meanwhile, on the Seven's floating headquarters, a flying lesson goes badly awry... In issues #52-55: ""Barbary Coast"" - Hughie travels out west to finally meet Lieutenant-Colonel Greg Mallory, the man who started The Boys. All kinds of secrets await our hero, beginning with the terrible story of the first supes to see action in World War Two. When the revelations cease, will Hughie return, or walk away from the team forever? In issues #56-59: ""The Big Ride"" - The countdown to the end begins, as Jack from Jupiter takes one step beyond... or does he? Hughie's triumphant return is not all he'd hoped for, but Butcher has bigger fish to fry. And The Boys meet the mysterious Doctor Peculiar...
Written by Marv Wolfman and David Hine Art by Phil Winslade and Doug Braithwaite Cover by Doug Braithwaite Don""t miss the latest round of DCU team-ups from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #17-22! Green Lantern""s in a tough situation as he finds himself teaming with the Phantom Stranger to aid a far-off world. Plus: Supergirl and Raven band together to save San Francisco from a new Super-Villain with deep roots in the DC Universe! 144 pages. Full Color.
168 pages. Full Color. Written by Mark Waid & Alan Brennart Art by Scott Kolins and others Cover by Scott Kolins A new paperback collecting THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #13-16, along with tales from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD (Vol. 1) #181, THE FLASH (Vol. 2) #107 and IMPULSE #17!
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY, MARK BROOKS, ALEX MALEEV, MIKE DEODATO, MICHAEL GAYDOS, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, DAVID FINCH, FRANK CHO & JIM MAHFOOD Celebrating Brian Michael Bendis' 10th anniversary at Mighty Marvel! Writing as many as five Marvel titles simultaneously, Bendis has become one of the company's most prolific creators during the past decade; his multiple Eisner Awards testify to quality that rivals such quantity. In 2000, the crime-noir veteran re-created Marvel's most vital character for modern audiences in Ultimate Spider-Man, harbinger of the growing Ultimate universe and still thriving as it eclipses 100 issues. He shook the world of Daredevil by revealing the hero's secret identity, setting into motion storylines whose repercussions will far outlast his departure. He next de- and re-constructed the Avengers, paving the way for the House of M crossover, which rocked the foundations of the Marvel Universe. And then he shook up the status quo again, unleashing a Secret Invasion of alien shapeshifters on the Marvel heroes. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #13, NEW AVENGERS #22, ALIAS #10, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1, CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, ULTIMATE X-MEN #41, DAREDEVIL #65, NEW AVENGERS #15, ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9, DARK AVENGERS #9 and material from STAN LEE PRESENTS. 360 pages. /Rated T
BrickJournal Magazine is the ultimate resource for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, and this full-color book compiles the first three digital-only issues in printed form for the first time ever! It spotlights all aspects of the LEGO Community, showcasing events, people, and models, with contributions and how-to articles by top builders worldwide, new product intros, and more! Featured are interviews with: LEGO car builder Zachary Sweigart (showing his version of the time-traveling DeLorean from the movie Back to the Future), Jørgen Vig Knudstorp (CEO of LEGO Systems, Inc.), Mecha builders Bryce McLone and Jeff Ranjo, paraplegic LEGO builder Scott Warfield, Bob Carney (LEGO castle builder extraordinaire) and Ralph Savelsburg (LEGO plane builder), Reverend Brendan Powell Smith (author of the LEGO version of the Bible), NASA Astronaut Trainer Kieth Johnson, Jake McKee (Global Community Director for The LEGO Group), builder Jason Allemann on recreating the spacecraft from 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Make Contact, features on the Bionicle universe, how to make your own custom bricks, plus building instructions and techniques, and more! [Various]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, FERNANDO PASARIN, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH Issue #2 1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can't possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright and shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can't tell you...yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. It all begins in the specially priced issue #1! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS 1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe. Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections...and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world. Scheduled to arrive on JULY 7 32 pages. Full Color. [David Finch]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS 1:25 variant cover by IVAN REIS Deadman discovers the truth behind the formation of the White Lantern and what it means to the twelve returnees and the rest of the DC Universe. Plus, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, Hawkgirl and Firestorm discover the price for their resurrections...and why they may be doing more harm than good to the world. Scheduled to arrive on JULY 21 32 pages. Full Color. [David Finch; Scott Williams]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH 1:10 White Lantern Variant covers by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN & JOEL GOMEZ Don't miss the hottest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY continues! There can be only one who wields the White Lantern...but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean's survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld! Issue #7 scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 4 Issue #8 scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 18 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS The resurrected have discovered their purpose for being back, but where will the knowledge lead them? Who is the new Aqualad? And what strange event is taking place around the White Power Battery in New Mexico? Scheduled to arrive on SEPTEMBER 1 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS The resurrected have discovered their purpose for being back, but where will the knowledge lead them? Who is the new Aqualad? And what strange event is taking place around the White Power Battery in New Mexico? Scheduled to arrive on SEPTEMBER 16 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO #11 cover by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS #12 cover by DAVID FINCH 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS Don't miss the hottest event in comics as the biweekly BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the return of the Black Lanterns! Has time run out for our resurrected heroes? Plus, you must not miss the stunning origin of the new Aqualad, the battle between Aquaman and Black Manta, and the bizarre journey of Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond as they delve into the inner workings of the Firestorm matrix and uncover its secret! Issue #11 scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 6 Issue #12 scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 20 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS Don't miss the hottest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY continues with the search for a new White Lantern. And Martian Manhunter returns to Mars as we discover the origin of the creature mysteriously stalking him. Plus, the evil within Firestorm now haunts Professor Stein! And Hawkman: betrayed!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS The hottest series in comics blazes on as the legacy of the new Aqualad is forged and the extent of his powers is revealed! Plus, Aquagirl joins the battle, and Firestorm seeks out the Justice League's help! Issue #15 scheduled to arrive on DECEMBER 1 Issue #16 scheduled to arrive on DECEMBER 15 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS Variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS Hawkman and Hawkgirl pay a visit to the Star Sapphires, but with the Hawks' connection to the cosmic corps, it looks like this meeting may end in bloodshed. And more even more blood may be drawn as Captain Boomerang hunts down Deadman and Dove! Scheduled to arrive on JANUARY 19; 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won't want to miss a single page of the action! ""Aquawar"" breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States! Scheduled to arrive on FEBRUARY 2 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won't want to miss a single page of the action! ""Aquawar"" breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States! Scheduled to arrive on FEBRUARY 16 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS As the end of BRIGHTEST DAY approaches, our returned heroes and villains begin converging in one area as the ultimate protector reveals itself against the ultimate menace! Issue #21 scheduled to arrive on MARCH 2 Issue #22 scheduled to arrive on MARCH 16 32 pages. Full Color.
It's the beginning of the end as we head toward the epic conclusion to BRIGHTEST DAY! The mystery of the heroes' return and the secrets of the white forest are revealed! Plus, Captain Boomerang draws closer to completing his mission! And at last, it's Firestorm vs. Deadman!
A new age for the DC Universe begins! A long shadow is cast across the world in a a finale that will have everyone talking! Twelve heroes and villains were resurrected, but that doesn't mean it will remain that way as the new champion of Earth is chosen!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS Variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS Hawkman and Hawkgirl pay a visit to the Star Sapphires, but with the Hawks' connection to the cosmic corps, it looks like this meeting may end in bloodshed. And more even more blood may be drawn as Captain Boomerang hunts down Deadman and Dove! Scheduled to arrive on JANUARY 5; 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, FERNANDO PASARIN, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH Issue #1 1:50 variant cover by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT BRIGHTEST DAY continues, but in ways you can't possibly expect! What does BRIGHTEST DAY mean to the DC Universe? Is everything from here on out going to be bright and shiny? No, BRIGHTEST DAY means something else entirely, something we can't tell you...yet. But we can tell you our heroes will need to rise up more than ever to combat the forces of evil, and a select few will uncover a secret that binds them ALL. It all begins in the specially priced issue #1! [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH 1:25 variant covers by IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT If this is the BRIGHTEST DAY then what is Black Lantern Firestorm doing on our cover?!
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH Don't miss this hardcover collection of BRIGHTEST DAY #0-7, the follow-up to the best-selling comics event BLACKEST NIGHT, written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi with interior art by today's hottest artists including Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf and more! Once dead, twelve heroes and villains have been resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the Earth. Called a miracle by many and a sign of the apocalypse by others, the reasons behind the group's rebirth remain a mystery. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all in this first volume! 256 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH Once dead, twelve heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the earth. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all. In this second volumes, which issues #8-16 of the series, find out whether Deadman is truly destined to wield the White Lantern and who the new Aqualad is. Plus, Firestorm's dueling alter egos take a bizarre journey, while Martian Manhunter returns to Mars to learn about the strange creature that's stalking him. 240 pages. Full Color.
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH In this final BRIGHTEST DAY volume, collecting issues #17-24 of the spectacular series, the mystery of the twelve heroes' and villains' return is resolved, the secret of the white forest is revealed. Plus: The Aquawar rages to its bitter end, Firestorm battles Deadman - and who is the new champion of Earth? 200 pages. Full Color.
Written by MIKE BARR Art by TBD Cover by SHANE DAVIS Bruce Wayne's former team of heroes star in this issue penned by longtime OUTSIDERS writer Mike Barr. How will everybody react to the return of their former leader? Featuring Black Lightning, Owlman, Metamorpho and more! ONE-SHOT Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 13 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Art by TBD Cover by SHANE DAVIS When Ra's al Ghul first heard that Bruce Wayne had died, he refused to believe it. Now The Demon's Head is proven right as his longtime arch enemy returns and the villain's master plan can continue in earnest ONE-SHOT Scheduled to arrive on OCTOBER 27 32 pages. Full Color.
The definitive comics collection of all things Buffy starts here. This first massive volume begins at the beginning-The Origin, a faithful adaptation of creator Joss Whedon's original screenplay for the film that started it all. The newly chosen Slayer's road to Sunnydale continues in Viva Las Buffy and Slayer, Interrupted. Next, Sunnydale, the Scoobies, and an English librarian lead the way into Season One continuity. Plus, The Goon creator Eric Powell provides pencils to All's Fair, featuring Spike and Drusilla at the 1933 World's Fair. The smash TV hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer led to nearly a decade of comics at Dark Horse-including multiple specials, one-shots, and guest miniseries. This omnibus series is the ultimate compilation of the Buffy comics Dark Horse has published, and runs along the TV series' timeline. A fitting companion to Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show. [(W) Daniel Brereton & Various (A) Joe Bennett & Various (CA) Paul Lee]
This second volume of our Buffy omnibus series collects many of the best Buffy comics to see print. As we follow the newly chosen Slayer from Los Angeles to Sunnydale and through her parents' divorce-with Dawn in tow-the souled vampire Angel makes his first appearance and the not-so-souled Spike and Drusilla cleave a bloody path toward the West Coast. This collection includes the critically acclaimed graphic novel Ring of Fire and the miniseries A Stake to the Heart, and reflects the Season One to Season Three timeline of the cult-hit TV series. A fitting companion to Joss Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show. [(W) Christopher Golden & Various (A) Hakjoon Kang & Various (CA) Paul Lee]
The third volume of our Buffy omnibus series follows the gang through harrowing trials and tribulations-slaying vampires, going to high school, and young love. Angel has lost his soul and found it again, Xander and Cordelia kiss and make up, and Willow and Oz confront his inner beast. With so much romance in the air it seems only natural that we would catch up with Spike and Dru in the short story Who Made Who. We meet the twisted duo in Brazil following a brutal break-up involving Dru's sire and former love interest, Angelus. Collecting the Buffy stories Play with Fire, Spike and Dru, and issues #1-#8 of the original Buffy series. [(W) Daniel Brereton & Various (A) Joe Bennett & Various (CA) Paul Lee]
Volume Four of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus series concludes Buffy's high school career, wrapping up Season Three of the show's storyline. Collected in this volume are: The complete "Bad Blood," saga written by Andi Watson (Clubbing), the first attempt at making a "season" of the comics, where Buffy battles a sultry vampire who hungers for a lot more than blood; the first comics work by Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series writer Doug Petrie, and critically acclaimed artists Eric Powell (The Goon), Ryan Sook (Star Wars: Rebellion), and Cliff Richards (Buffy Season Eight #10), whose stories follow the Scoobies through their final year at Sunnydale High; and includes the first Angel miniseries, The Hollower, written by acclaimed Buffy novelist, Christopher Golden (Baltimore: or the Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire) This volume collects Buffy issues #9-11, 13-15, 17-20, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bad Dog, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru, Who Made Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: The Hollower. [Various]
Volume Four of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus series concludes Buffy's high school career, wrapping up Season Three of the show's storyline. Collected in this volume are: The complete Bad Blood, saga written by Andi Watson (Clubbing), the first attempt at making a season of the comics, where Buffy battles a sultry vampire who hungers for a lot more than blood; the first comics work by Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series writer Doug Petrie, and critically acclaimed artists Eric Powell (The Goon), Ryan Sook (Star Wars: Rebellion), and Cliff Richards (Buffy Season Eight #10), whose stories follow the Scoobies through their final year at Sunnydale High; and includes the first Angel miniseries, The Hollower, written by acclaimed Buffy novelist, Christopher Golden (Baltimore: or the Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire). The Buffy Omnibus books collect the earliest Buffy comics and are an excellent precursor to Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight series. This volume collects Buffy issues #9-11, 13-15, 17-20, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bad Dog, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Spike and Dru, Who Made Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel: The Hollower. [(W) Andi Watson & Various (A) Eric Powell & Various (CA) Paul Lee, Brian Horton]
Volume Five of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus series begins immediately after Season Three, after Sunnydale High has gone up in flames. Buffy is plagued by dreams of fellow Slayer Faith, who now lies in a comma. Jane Espenson, the celebrated writer from the Buffy TV show, writes the powerful Faith story Haunted. And as summer comes to an end, Buffy and Willow begin their first year of college in The Blood of Carthage, in a story written by acclaimed Buffy novelist Christopher Golden. Meanwhile Buffy embarks on a new romance with Riley Finn, and Willow and Oz's relationship comes to an end in Golden's Oz: Into the Wild. This volume also features work by Buffy Season Eight contributors Cliff Richards and Paul Lee and Brian Horton. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Haunted, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Blood of Carthage, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Autumnal, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Oz Into the Wild, DHP 2000: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Take Back the Night, DHP #150: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Killing Time [(W) Chris Boal & Various (A) Herb Apon & Various (CA) Paul Lee]
The Buffy Omnibus series continues with Volume Six-delving further into Season Four of the acclaimed television series, and launching readers into the heart of Season Five. Buffy and Angel, who's now a resident of Los Angeles, must reunite to fight new foes, but Buffy's current flame, Riley Finn, isn't too keen on the former lovers reuniting under any circumstances. Meanwhile, things begin to heat up between Willow and Tara. Dark Horse has completely revitalized the Buffy franchise with their Buffy Season Eight series, selling over 135,000 copies of the first two Season Eight graphic novels! There's plenty of humor and action here. Lots of strange (and strangely fun) violence. And, for Slayer fans, Omnibus is an opportunity to run down memory lane and relive those early, exciting Slayer days. - comicbookbin.com Buffy the Vampire Slayer™ & © 2006, 2008 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. [(W) Amber Benson & Various (A) Chynna Clugston & Various (CA) Paul Lee]
Faith. Giles. Let's catch up! In an amazing one-shot issue, the esteemed Jim Krueger-whose works include Avengers/Invaders, Earth X, Justice, and multiple original series-fleshes out the go-to girl for dirty deeds, Faith, and her new partner, Giles. After her last thankless escapade, where she put a stop to Buffy-hunting Slayer and kindred spirit Lady Gigi, Faith decided that though she's determined to be finished with bloodshed, she's not ready to leave misguided Slayers (like Gigi) with nowhere to turn. Fast-forward to the present . . . bloodshed still abounds, and the Faith-and-Giles team is still finding out what it really means to help those chosen to slay . . . Executive Produced by Joss Whedon! Full Color. 40 pages Ongoing.
Buffy's emotions run high after the tragic loss of her mother, but she still fights. She struggles with blood-starved vamps from another dimension and swarms of green demon children with a penchant for nibbling on faces, and, as barriers between alternate realities erode, nightmare versions of friends and long-dead enemies must be dealt with. Then Buffy's own death -- having sacrificed herself for Dawn -- takes a toll on the Scoobies, as they deal with demons and crazed forest creatures in a tale by Amber Benson (Tara) and Christopher Golden. When Buffy is restored to life, she undertakes a secret mission with Angel, and all the loose ends are tied up with Buffy's trip to hell, bringing an end to an amazing four-year run of Buffy comics. The Buffy Omnibus books collect the earliest Buffy comics and are an excellent precursor to Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight series. [(W) Amber Benson & Various (A) AJ & Various (CA) Paul Lee]
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivating cult phenomenon and one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of the last decade, burst into the comics realm in August of 1998. Nearly every year since, the rich thematic material of good vs. evil, Slayer vs. vampire, friendship vs. isolation, and black vs. the new black has been explored at Dark Horse in over a hundred different issues-and by the biggest luminaries in the business. The stunning visuals unachievable on a small-screen budget have come to life, realized by Chris Bachalo, J. Scott Campbell, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Eric Powell, Cliff Richards, Tim Sale, and Ryan Sook, among others. Take a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics. Featuring the best Buffy art to be found anywhere in comics. . cherry-picked from the Slayer's first decade at Dark Horse!
This deluxe, oversized hardcover edition contains the first two arcs of Season 8, plus two one-shots. After the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers-newly legion-have gotten organized, but it's not long before new and old enemies begin popping up. Buffy, Xander, Willow, and a very different Dawn are introduced to the season's big bad, Twilight, and are only beginning to understand the incredible reach of this mysterious threat. Meanwhile, rebel Slayer Faith teams up with Giles to handle a menace on the other side of the Atlantic. It's a dirty job, and Faith is just the girl to do it! [(W) Joss Whedon, Brian K. Vaughan (A) Andy Owens & Various (CA) Dave Stewart & Various]
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON EIGHT VOLUME 4: TIME OF YOUR LIFE Joss Whedon (W), Jeph Loeb (W), Karl Moline (P), Eric Wight (P), Ethen Beavers (P), Adam Van Wyk (P), Andy Owens (I), Michelle Madsen (C), Lee Loughridge (C), Jo Chen (A), and Georges Jeanty (A) scheduled to arrive May 6 Full-Color, 136 pages TPB, 7" x 10' Willow and Buffy head to New York City to unlock the secrets of Buffy's mysterious scythe, when something goes terribly awry. Buffy is propelled into a dystopian future where there's only one Slayer-Fray, the title character of Joss Whedon's 2001 series, the first comic he ever wrote. Their uneasy alliance falls apart, leading to the death of a major character from the TV series, while back in the twenty-first century, the Scotland base falls prey to a mystical bomb courtesy of the Biggest Bad-Twilight. o The first two volumes of Buffy Season Eight have combined to sell over 160,000 copies! o Includes the highly anticipated Buffy/Fray crossover, 'Time of Your Life,' and 'After These Messages . . . We'll Be Right Back,' written by Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween)! o 'Joss Whedon, the man, the myth, the legend, writes the comic with the same genius as he did the show. The art, penciled by Georges Jeanty, is as faboo as the writing.' -Janet Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author of Hard Eight Buffy the Vampire Slayer™ & © 2006 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved
Joss Whedon (W), Amber Benson (W), Jane Espenson (W), Drew Goddard (W), Gene Colan (A), Tim Sale (A), Paul Lee (A), Steve Lieber (A), Andy Owens (I), and more Before Season Eight, Joss Whedon brought generations of Slayers and vampires to comics with the help of his acclaimed TV writing team and some of the best artists to ever grace the comics page. Now all those stories, plus selected stories from Season Eight, are collected in one deluxe hardcover with a new cover by Jo Chen. Joss writes multiple tales: a somber vamp tale, drawn by Cameron Stewart; the story of the first Slayer, drawn by Leinil Yu; and more. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales also reprints for the first time new Season Eight stories written by novelist Jackie Kessler (Hell's Belles) and award-winning cartoonist Becky Cloonan (Demo), featuring vampires living in the public eye, killing Slayers and killing each other. This hardcover collects stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #31 and #32; Tales of the Vampires: Carpe Noctem parts 1 and 2; Buffy: Tales of the Vampires one-shot; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Vampires #1-#5; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers #1-""Broken Bottle of Djinn""; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers TPB.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, captivating cult phenomenon and one of the most critically acclaimed TV series of the last decade, burst into the comics realm in August of 1998. Nearly every year since, the rich thematic material of good vs. evil, Slayer vs. vampire, friendship vs. isolation, and black vs. the new black has been explored at Dark Horse in over a hundred different issues-and by the biggest luminaries in the business. The stunning visuals unachievable on a small-screen budget have come to life, realized by Chris Bachalo, J. Scott Campbell, Jeff Matsuda, Mike Mignola, Terry Moore, Eric Powell, Cliff Richards, Tim Sale, and Ryan Sook, among others. Take a look back at the most dynamic and memorable line art and paintings from the first ten years of the Slayer in comics. [(W) Scott Allie (A) Arthur Adams & Various (CA) Ben Steeves]
The Slayer legion is organized and encountering mega-obstacles, while Twilight's threatening reach continues to expand. Buffy and her Slayers travel to Tokyo to face a new kind of vampire with powers they've only witnessed in Dracula . . . Then, Willow and Buffy head to New York to investigate the secrets behind Buffy's scythe; ever full of the unexpected, Buffy is transported to a dystopian future where her first chance meeting is with Fray, future Slayer! Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 #11-#20. [(W) Joss Whedon & Various (A) Georges Jeanty & Various (CA) Michelle Madsen & Various]
Buffy is trying something new-not Slaying. WHAT?! Enter Kennedy. Slayer. Ex-girlfriend of magicless Willow. Bossy. She's joined a company that hires Slayers to act as bodyguards for high-profile clients, and Buffy is her most recent recruit. But Buffy is having a little trouble letting go of Slaying. Things that go bump in the night are kinda her forte. Luckily . . . her first client is having some woeful demon trouble that Buffy can't wait to sink her stake into. [(W) Andrew Chambliss (A) Georges Jeanty & Various (CA) Michelle Madsen, Phil Noto]
Buffy is trying something new-not Slaying. WHAT?! Enter Kennedy. Slayer. Ex-girlfriend of magicless Willow. Bossy. She's joined a company that hires Slayers to act as bodyguards for high-profile clients, and Buffy is her most recent recruit. But Buffy is having a little trouble letting go of Slaying. Things that go bump in the night are kinda her forte. Luckily . . . her first client is having some woeful demon trouble that Buffy can't wait to sink her stake into. [(W) Andrew Chambliss (A) Georges Jeanty & Various (CA) Georges Jeanty]
Season 8 ended with a bang that cut the world off from magic-culminating in another set of world-ending problems. Buffy has left her best friend, Willow, powerless, and brought an end to a millennia-long tradition of superpowered girls. By day, Buffy is a twenty-something waitress with no real direction, and even though magic is gone, she's still a vampire Slayer by night. Bigger problem? Vampires are becoming an epidemic . . . of zompires! Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #1-#5. [(W) Joss Whedon, Andrew Chambliss (A) Georges Jeanty & Various (CA) Michelle Madsen, Jo Chen]
Joss Whedon (W), Amber Benson (W), Jane Espenson (W), Drew Goddard (W), Gene Colan (A), Tim Sale (A), Paul Lee (A), Steve Lieber (A), Andy Owens (I), and more Before Season Eight, Joss Whedon brought generations of Slayers and vampires to comics with the help of his acclaimed TV writing team and some of the best artists to ever grace the comics page. Now all those stories, plus selected stories from Season Eight, are collected in one deluxe hardcover with a new cover by Jo Chen. Joss writes multiple tales: a somber vamp tale, drawn by Cameron Stewart; the story of the first Slayer, drawn by Leinil Yu; and more. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales also reprints for the first time new Season Eight stories written by novelist Jackie Kessler (Hell's Belles) and award-winning cartoonist Becky Cloonan (Demo), featuring vampires living in the public eye, killing Slayers and killing each other. This hardcover collects stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #31 and #32; Tales of the Vampires: Carpe Noctem parts 1 and 2; Buffy: Tales of the Vampires one-shot; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Vampires #1-#5; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers #1-Broken Bottle of Djinn; Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tales of the Slayers TPB. [(W) Joss Whedon & Various (A) Tim Sale & Various (CA) Jo Chen]
The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. Intricately woven around a central story by Whedon featuring a group of young Watchers in training meeting their first undead, Whedon's staff of writers present stories ranging from medieval times to the Depression to today, as well as Buffy's rematch with Dracula and Angel's ongoing battle with his own demons. Wrapped in a haunting cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Collecting the five issue miniseries. An entertaining anthology of Slayerverse yarns written by Buffy staff writers. -Entertainment Weekly Features stories by Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel creator Joss Whedon and art by a line-up of today's comics superstars. [(W) Ben Edlund & Various (A) Jason Shawn Alexander & Various (CA) Mike Mignola]
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA, GLENN HERDLING & SCOTT LOBDELL Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON, DWAYNE TURNER, ARON WIESENFELD, M.C. WYMAN, MIKE MILLER & STEVE SKROCE Cover by DWAYNE TURNER Every hero has to face the demons of his past, even when they're from the future! Cable's son is out for vengeance, but only if Cable's clone doesn't get it first! Reprinting the original revelation of the multi-dimensional mutant mercenary's origins! Meanwhile, Omega Red, the Acolytes and Belasco prove that no matter how many old enemies a hero has, there's always room for new ones! Guest-starring the X-Men and Excalibur! Plus - just her luck - Domino! Collecting CABLE #5-14. 240 pages. Rated T.
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by MICHEL LACOMBE, ARIEL OLIVETTI & KEN LASHLEY Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI In the aftermath of the "Messiah Complex" war, Cyclops took a leap of faith and allowed his son Cable to disappear into the time stream with the first new mutant birth since "M" day - and the future of the dwindling mutant population - tucked under his arm. Weeks later, he still waits for a sign, however small, that he made the right decision. When Bishop travels back to the present in search of intel that will aid his search for Cable and the mutant baby, he"sintercepted by the X-Force! With Cyclops eagerly waiting to interrogate his former comrade, it would appear that the game is over for the time-traveling cop. So why is Bishop smiling? Plus, If you think it's tough being Cable, hopping through time with a bawling kid strapped to your chest, try stepping into Bishop's shoes for a while. Yeah, you"re a tough, smart cop, and you"re no stranger to tracking time-traveling perps, but Cable is a new kind of quarry. Not only is he an X-Man who's very familiar with the future, he's also a highly-trained soldier who knows how to cover his tracks and leave dozens of down-and-dirty traps in his wake. For you, the stakes have never been higher. Collecting CABLE #6-10 and KING-SIZED CABLE. 160 pages. / Rated T
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI, MICHEL LACOMBE & KEN LASHLEY Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI The mysterious mutant known as Cable has been many things in life: mercenary, freedom fighter, X-Man. But is he prepared for his new role as surrogate father to mutantkind's future Messiah? After leaping into the future with the child, Cable sought refuge from the traitorous X-Man Lucas Bishop in the hidden city of New Liberty. Assuming the identity of a peaceful farmer, he fell in love with a woman named Hope; they raised the child in peace for four years. But now, an army claiming to be the remnants of a ravaged American government has rounded up the citizens of New Liberty. Cable is the only person capable of fighting back, but he can't reveal his true identity for the sake of the child's safety. Is this the end of New Liberty and Cable's idyllic peace? Collecting CABLE #6-10 and KING-SIZED CABLE. 176 pages. /Rated T
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by PAUL GULACY, LAN MEDINA, HUMBERTO RAMOS, GABRIEL GUZMAN, GIANCARLO CARACUZZO, DENYS COWAN, ALE GARZA & PACO MEDINA Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC It's the end of the world for Cable and Hope. Literally. With Lucas Bishop hunting them day and night and a malfunctioning time machine that will only allow them to travel into the future, the unlikely duo has run out of time. But Cable works best under pressure. And when he hijacks Bishop's time machine and uses it to leap into the past, he thinks he's outwitted his nemesis for good. Unfortunately for Cable, his plan falls to pieces when he finds himself not in the present, but in 17th-century New York - with Bishop still hot on his trail! Things go from bad to worse when Hope starts manifesting her mutant powers, leading to some serious questions about her origins. But there's little time for mysteries when enemies from Cable's past arrive to settle an old score. Collecting CABLE #21-25 and X-MEN HOPE. 184 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER with MARK WAID, ROGER STERN & OTHERS Pencils by BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS, DALE EAGLESHAM & OTHERS Cover by STEVE EPTING 50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS Where were you when Captain America died? It""s the anniversary of the day Steve Rogers was killed, a day of reflection and mourning in the Marvel U...a time to look back on the things Steve did and what he stood for... or is this issue actually the beginning of the most wicked plot twist since issue 25? Yeah, actually it""s both. Plus, contributions from Cap creators past and present, including a very special essay by Joe Simon, a classic story from Cap""s Golden Age, a full gallery of 600 Cap covers, and more anniversary shenanigans than you can shake a shield at! 104 pages. /New and Reprints/Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER, HOWARD CHAYKIN, MIKE BENSON, FRANK TIERI, KYLE HIGGINS, ALEC SIEGEL & MORE Penciled by BUTCH GUICE, HOWARD CHAYKIN, PAUL GRIST & MORE Cover by TRAVIS CHAREST It's the 70th Anniversary of Captain America's debut and we're celebrating by beginning a bold new direction. A double-size main story by award-winning writer Ed Brubaker sees Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes both struggling with the shocking ramifications of the Trial of Captain America and what comes next! A forgotten portrait of Captain America, painted in the waning days of World War II, brings up nearly forgotten memories of those turbulent and frightening years for Steve Rogers-memories of yearning, of loss and of innocence betrayed, brought to you by legendary writer/artist Howard Chaykin. Captain America falls under the vampiric Baron Blood's spell in an untold tale of the Invaders! Plus: Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier, and the Secret Avengers investigate a modern day Hitler! 104 pages. /Rated T
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by MIKE PERKINS Marvel celebrates Captain America's seventieth birthday in style with this gigantic glossy magazine bursting at the seams with thrilling action sure to please Cap fans young and old! Get the inside scoop on the Sentinel of Liberty from the people who know him best as Marvel's top creators share their thoughts on the history of Captain America. Discover what's next for Steve Rogers and company with exclusive previews from Captain America comics. And thrill at the storied history of the Living Legend with reprints of Cap's greatest adventures culled from seventy extraordinary years of Marvel Comics! 104 pages. /Rated T
Written by DAN JURGENS & BILL ROSEMANN Penciled by DAN JURGENS, GREG SCOTT, SCOT EATON & DAVE ROSS Cover by DAN JURGENS Dan Jurgens continues chronicling some of the First Avenger's greatest adventures yet! When Captain America comes face-to-face with Protocide, he learns everything he knew about his origin is wrong! And Steve Rogers' girlfriend, Connie Ferrari, gets caught in the middle of an A.I.M. plot! Plus: Batroc, Hydra, Mercurio, the Crimson Dynamo, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1988) #35-44 and ANNUAL 2000.
Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #45-50 and ANNUAL 2001. 248 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by BRYAN HITCH, BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS & STEVE EPTING Cover by ALEX ROSS Steve Rogers' closest friends and allies may have found a way to bring back the original Captain America. Or is what they found something more sinister? The Red Skull's greatest plan to destroy Captain America has been in motion and its completion is almost at hand. Will Captain America be lost forever or will he be REBORN? Plus, A villain from Bucky's past has come to the U.S. and he'll have to face his history just as he's finding his feet in the present. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2005) #43-50, #600-601, REBORN #1-5 and the REBORN DIGITAL PROLOGUE. 456 pages. /Rated T.
Written by STAN LEE with ROY THOMAS Penciled by JACK KIRBY & JIM STERANKO with GIL KANE, GEORGE TUSKA, JOHN ROMITA, DICK AYERS & JACK SPARLING Covers by RON GARNEY & JACK KIRBY As America began preparation for the inevitable entry into World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known: Captain America! Transformed by the Super-Soldier Serum from a 97-pound weakling into the Star-Spangled Avenger, Steve Rogers led the charge to liberate the world from the Axis Powers' grasp. But before the war's end, an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation and his sidekick Bucky seemingly dead, while the world turned on for decades. When the Avengers resuscitated him decades later, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms. In this amazing OMNIBUS collection, you'll experience Captain America's trend-setting Silver Age solo-stories from the very beginning. Packed with page after page of Stan-and-Jack magic, it's Cap vs. his most classic foes of the Marvel Age - including the Red Skull, Baron Zemo, M.O.D.O.K., the Super-Adaptoid and more! And as if every story and every letters page wasn't enough, we're topping it off with an in-depth visual analysis of Jim Steranko's legendary Cap run by no less than Steranko himself! It's Comics 101 by one of the medium's greatest innovators! ""Nuff Said! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-99, CAPTAIN AMERICA #100-113 and NOT BRAND ECHH #3. 856 pages. /Rated A
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by BRYAN HITCH Following the events of Captain America #600, Steve Rogers' closest friends and allies may have found a way to bring back the original Captain America. Or is what they found something more sinister? The Red Skull's greatest plan to destroy Captain America has been in motion and its completion is almost at hand. Will Captain America be lost forever or will he be REBORN?
For decades, Captain America, Super-Soldier for the United States, and the Red Skull, evil agent of the Third Reich, have been the most bitter of foes! After multiple battles during World War II, both men have survived into the modern age, where the fights have only grown deadlier! With Cosmic Cubes, race riots, giant robots, an army of mind-controlled S.H.I.E.L.D. agents and haunted houses, the Red Skull just keeps coming back for more! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1; TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #79-81; and CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #143, #226-227, #261-263 and #370; and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #13 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED, WHITE & BLUE #1.
From the dark days of World War II to the current Heroic Age come five stories of humanity, heroism, death and despair! Featuring Captain America's greatest allies and most terrible foes including Falcon, Peggy Carter, Crossbones, Batroc the Leaper, Black Widow and Agent 13. Fierce fisticuffs, death-defying duels and good, old-fashioned espionage ensue! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA AND FALCON #1, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FIRST THIRTEEN #1, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND CROSSBONES #1, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND BATROC #1 and CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE SECRET AVENGERS #1
Written by DANIEL KNAUF, CHARLES KNAUF, KYLE HIGGINS, ALEC SIEGEL & HOWARD CHAYKIN Penciled by MITCH BREITWEISER, AGUSTIN PADILLA & HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by HOWARD CHAYKIN A hero for the ages in a trio of war-torn tales! In Operation Zero Point, a squadron of anti-gravity Nazi aircraft rises from behind enemy lines! In Prisoners of Duty, Steve Rogers is taken captive along with fellow infantrymen inside the forbidding walls of a Nazi-held castle. And in America First!, the Commie-busting Cap of the ""50s uncovers a fifth-columnist plot that has its origins in the most unsuspecting of places! It's Cap action set in war-torn Europe and at the height of America's Cold War with the Soviet Union, rendered by a contemporary crew of comics' best! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: AMERICA FIRST, OPERATION ZERO POINT and PRISONERS OF DUTY. 128 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING, MIKE PERKINS, BUTCH GUICE, ROBERTO DE LA TORRE & LUKE ROSS Cover by STEVE EPTING Leaping from the final pages of Civil War, this is the story that stunned readers, sent shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe and made news headlines worldwide! And the death of Captain America is only the beginning! In the aftermath of the fabled hero's assassination, Agent 13, Bucky Barnes, the Falcon, Black Widow and Iron Man come together again in a desperate attempt to keep his dream alive. But the collapse of Steve Rogers' dream was merely the first step in the wicked machinations of the Red Skull, who is determined to see the death of America follow soon after the death of the Captain. As the Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the United States, only one man stands in its way - but is he up to the task? Freed from the psychosis that transformed him into the relentless mercenary known as the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes is called on to live up to the dream in ways he never imagined. Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker refuses to let up on the action, suspense and human drama in a tale of suspense that ties together all eras of the star-spangled warrior's history! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #25-42. 480 pages. /Rated T
Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS, BILL MANTLO, MICHAEL ELLIS & MIKE CARLIN Penciled by RON FRENZ, HERB TRIMPE & PAUL NEARY Cover by MIKE ZECK One of the Sentinel of Liberty's greatest conflicts with his hated arch-nemesis is finally collected! Join Cap & Co. - including Nomad, the Black Crow, the Avengers and more - as Marvel's First Avenger must contend with the diabolical daughter of the Red Skull, survive the Secret Wars and overcome an untimely encounter with old age - all before one stupendous showdown with Herr Skull that will leave you gaping in star-spangled wonder! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #290-301. [(W) Kieth Giffen J. M. Dematteis & Various (A) Ron Frenz & Various (CA) Mike Zeck]
Written by BRIAN CLEVINGER, JEFF PARKER & PAUL TOBIN Penciled by GURIHIRU, MANUEL GARCIA, DAVID BALDEÓN & CRISSCROSS Cover by BARRY KITSON A ragtag Special Forces unit brings Captain America on his first mission during World War II! Their orders? Don't get him killed! But when the low-profile assignment draws the attention of Baron Strucker, the future Red Skull and half the Nazi army, it'll be a crash course in super heroics for Marvel's first Avenger! Plus: An evil from the Sentinel of Liberty's earliest days reemerges in the modern era to exact vengeance on Cap and the Avengers! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIGHTING AVENGER #1, MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #3 and #37, and MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES (2010) #5 120 pages. /Rated A
Written by ROGER STERN Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA, MARCO SANTUCCI & PAOLO RIVERA Cover by LEE WEEKS CAPTAIN AMERICAS IN A RACE ACROSS THE WORLD TO SOLVE A MYSERY FROM WORLD WAR II! James Bucky Barnes has led many lives. Once he was Captain America's partner Bucky, a proud member of the Invaders, a founder of the original Young Allies. Now he is Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty, and when an old enemy suddenly reappears, Jim must re-open the last, unsolved case of the Young Allies -- to stop a menace that threatens the world! Roger Stern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) travels from World War II with Nick Dragotta (X-MEN FIRST CLASS) to the modern age with Marco Santucci (SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN) to tell a time-tossed epic tale of mystery, intrigue, and high adventure! Also includes a special bonus reprint of the classic YOUNG ALLIES #1. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: FOREVER ALLIES #1-4, YOUNG ALLIES COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1 and YOUNG ALLIES #1. 184 pages. /Rated A
Written by ROGER STERN & STAN LEE Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA, MARCO SANTUCCI, PATRICK PIAZZALUNGA, PAOLO RIVERA, CHARLES NICHOLAS & JACK KIRBY Cover by LEE WEEKS Who is Lady Lotus? During WWII, the Invaders fought countless enemies. They beat back madmen like the Red Skull and?Master Man time and again - but there were those who fell under the radar. Captain America's one-time sidekick, Bucky - having since taken up the shield himself - knows one of them all too well. During the war, he and the Young Allies encountered the mistress of mind control, Lady Lotus, and barely escaped with their lives! Now, years later, Lotus has seemingly resurfaced. How has she managed to stay young all this time? What is amplifying her powers? With all the Young Allies long gone, it's up to Bucky to find out! Plus: Action! Intrigue! Adventure! Discover the truth behind comics' original kid gang! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: FOREVER ALLIES #1-4, YOUNG ALLIES 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL and YOUNG ALLIES (1941) #1. 192 pages. /Rated A
Written by JONATHAN MABERRY Penciled by SERGIO CARIELLO, TOM SCIOLI, PHIL WINSLADE, KYLE HOTZ & GRAHAM NOLAN Cover by ADI GRANOV From the dark days of World War II to the Heroic Age, witness the brutal battle between Captain America and the immortal evil known as Hydra! How far back has the gruesome group been killing its way to capture the secrets of eternal life? What can Steve Rogers do to halt its sinister spread when the horrific hordes of the undead rise to stop him? Find out as award-winning horror novelist Jonathan Maberry (DOOMWAR) teams with five different artists to capture five different time periods - including Sergio Cariello (Lone Ranger), Tom Scioli (Godland), Phil Winslade (Wonder Woman), Kyle Hotz (ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - WRAITH) and Graham Nolan (X-MEN FOREVER)! Guest-starring the Falcon, Black Panther, Nomad, Nick Fury and the Avengers! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: HAIL HYDRA #1-5. 120 pages. /Rated T
Written by JOE SIMON, JACK KIRBY, ROY THOMAS, STEVE ENGLEHART, STAN LEE, MARK GRUENWALD & ED BRUBAKER Penciled by JOE SIMON, JACK KIRBY, SAL BUSCEMA, FRANK ROBBINS, JOHN ROMITA, TOM MORGAN & STEVE EPTING Cover by MIKE ZECK Captain America - a hero for the ages, no matter who's behind the mask! In 1941, watch as Cap and Bucky take on the Red Skull for the first time! Learn the secrets of the men who wore the mask after Cap died! In 1987, witness Johnny Walker become a government-sponsored Cap! And in 2008, see the long-thought-dead Bucky take over as the new Cap! Plus: one young man who donned the mask for only a day! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS (1941) #1, WHAT IF? (1977) #4, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #155 and #333, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2005) #34, and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #178-183. 136 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by LUKE ROSS, STEVE EPTING & BUTCH GUICE Cover by STEVE EPTING Bucky has survived his first major trial as the new Captain America, but now a villain from his past - both as Bucky in WW2 and as the Winter Soldier during the Cold War - has come to the U.S. and he""ll have to face his history just as he""s finding his feet in the present. The beginning of a gripping war and espionage tale, with some familiar faces for long-term Cap readers, as the New Captain America moves further into the Marvel U. Plus, can Bucky and Prince Namor team up to save the memory of an old comrade-in-arms as Cold War crimes come back to haunt the Winter Soldier? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #43-49. 168 pages. /Rated T
Get the complete history of the Sentinel of Liberty from his earliest WWII-era appearances all the way up to the present day. This book comes packed with synopses — introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within; and providing vital information about all things Cap! Collecting material from AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-14.
Written by KARL KESEL & ROY THOMAS Penciled by MITCH BREITWEISER, STEVE UY & FRANK ROBBINS Cover by MITCH BREITWEISER What does it take to be the living symbol of America...the Sentinel of Liberty...the Super-Soldier of World War II? What does it take to be Captain America? 1941. Captain America puts on his mask and shield for the first time, and instantly inspires an entire nation - including rough-and-tumble reporter Jeff Mace, who quickly dons his own star-spangled suit and calls himself the Patriot! It's a decision that will take him from stopping stateside saboteurs to headlining the home-front heroes known as the Liberty Legion to the most unexpected offer of all when the Sentinel of Liberty dies, and Jeff Mace is asked to be the next Captain America! This is the story of a man who was a great Patriot and his determination to be something more. His attempt to be not just a hero, but a symbol. His struggle to show he has what it takes to be Captain America! Plus: It's 1946, and the memory of those lost in World War II haunts everyone - including Jeff Mace, the new Captain America, and his teammates on the All-Winners Squad - especially when Times Square is overrun by undead soldiers wanting their lives back! And bear witness as Mace takes up the mantle of Captain America as originally chronicled in the classic ""What If the Invaders Had Stayed Together after World War Two?"" Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT #1-4, WHAT IF? #4 and ALL-WINNERS COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL. 160 pages. /Rated A
CAPTAIN AMERICA: PRISONER OF WAR HC - Description: Written by ED BRUBAKER, HOWARD CHAYKIN, CULLEN BUNN, MIKE BENSON, FRANK TIERI, KYLE HIGGINS & ALEC SIEGEL Penciled by TRAVIS CHAREST, MIKE DEODATO JR., ED MCGUINNESS, HOWARD CHAYKIN, JASON LATOUR, PAUL GRIST, PAUL AZACETA, PEPE LARAZZ & JACKSON GUICE Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Steve Rogers races against time to uncover the international conspiracy that trapped his ex-partner in a web of intrigue and lies. Meanwhile, Bucky Barnes fights for his life in a Russian Gulag. With everybody gunning for Bucky and Steve fighting the clock, is there any hope for either of these two Super-Soldiers? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #616-619. 192 pages. /Rated T 192 pages. Rated: T (Trim size: standard)
Bucky Barnes learned the deadly skills of warfare during WWII, only to have those tools exploited by the Soviets as a brainwashed Cold War assassin. And just when he thought he could break free of the chains of his history, he is thrust into a new nightmare: a Russian prison camp housing a handful of his most vicious and revenged-minded Cold War peers. For Bucky, each ponderous minute that ticks by in the gulag brings another new threat to his life. But for his friends - Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter and Black Widow - it is a race against time to undo the wicked conspiracy that has used Bucky's past as the Winter Soldier to trap him in a life of cruelty worse than any he's ever experienced. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #616-619. 200 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING, MIKE PERKINS, JAVIER PULIDO & MARCOS MARTIN Cover by STEVE EPTING Six months ago, Crossbones kidnapped the Red Skull's daughter, Sin, from a government reeducation facility and disappeared into the night. Now, he and this spawn of infinite evil have come to the American Midwest to tear a new hole in A.I.M. - but none of them counted on Captain America and S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 13 showing up! Then, Cap travels across the Atlantic in search of his former partner in a story that will see him fighting side-by-side with some old friends. But Cap and the Winter Soldier aren't the only ones taking the journey abroad. Crossbones and Sin are on a path of revenge that's leading them in the exact same direction! And what of Cap's newest enemy - General Aleksander Lukin, head of one of the world's most powerful corporations - and his ""relationship"" with the Red Skull? Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #15-21 and the CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL. 216 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER, ROGER STERN, MARK WAID, PAUL DINI & FRED HEMBECK Penciled by MARCOS MARTIN, LUKE ROSS, BUTCH GUICE, HOWARD CHAYKIN, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, DAVID AJA, MITCH BREITWEISER, KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY, DALE EAGLESHAM, GENE COLAN & ALEX ROSS Cover by ALEX ROSS It's one year since the death of Captain America. And for the many friends and foes of Steve Rogers, this is the last stop on the road to REBORN. For Sharon Carter, it is a journey for redemption. For Bucky Barnes, it is a journey of reflection. For his friends in the Avengers, it is a journey of reconnection. And for Norman Osborn, the Red Skull and others for whom the Dream is counter to their own selfish desires, it is a journey of recrimination. And what happens next will make or break the Dream forever! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #49-50 and #600-601. 176 pages. /Rated T.
Written by VARIOUS Penciled by VARIOUS Cover by PAUL NEARY Second-rate criminals are being targeted by a mysterious mass murderer called the Scourge! Multiple villains have been gunned down in front of the Thing, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America and others, and no one seems to know what's happening or why! Captain America and USAgent dig deep into the roots of the Scourge mystery, finding clues and secrets that tie back to one of Marvel's oldest and finest heroes from World War II! See the entire Scourge epic play out here! Collecting MARVEL FANFARE #29, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #278, USAGENT #1-4; and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA #318-320 and #358-362 - plus the ""Scourge kills"" pages from more than a dozen other issues! 296 pages. /Rated A
Written by MARK WAID, JAMES FELDER, BRIAN K. VAUGHAN & ROGER STERN Penciled by RON GARNEY, DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE, STEVE MANNION, CULLY HAMMER, WALTER MCDANIEL, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, RON FRENZ & STEVE HARRIS Cover by RON GARNEY During his height of popularity in the late 1990s, Captain America was given a second monthly title-and it's collected here in full! Featuring Cap stories from across the ages! With the invaders in World War II! With Iron Man after his iceberg rescue! Against terrorists with S.H.I.E.L.D.! Guest-starring the Captain America of the Revolutionary War, Sharon Carter, both Human Torches and the Falcon, and featuring the official origin of Bucky! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #1-12 and SENTINEL OF LIBERTY ROUGH CUT. 360 pages. /Rated A.
Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by FERNANDO BLANCO, GARY ERSKINE & JOHN MCCRAE Cover by STEVE EPTING Paul Jenkins brings you four stories chronicling the adventures that made Captain America the hero we know today. From skinny Steve Rogers at boot camp to the Super-Soldier leading a battalion of men against the Nazis, this is the Captain America you thought you knew but you've never seen. Find out what happens when he's forced to make a choice between his country and his best friend! Then, follow Cap as he experiences one of his darkest days when a WWII mission doesn't go the way anyone planned. Plus, witness how the legacy of the Super Soldier reverberates through the years in an all-new story set during the height of the Gulf War. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, BROTHER IN ARMS, TO SOLDIER ON and GHOSTS OF MY COUNTRY. 152 pages. /Rated T
Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by GARY ESKINE, JOHN MCCREA, FERNANDO BLANCO & ELIA BONETTI Cover by STEVE EPTING Straight from the front line. In the ever-unfolding story of the United States, the spirit of Captain America has been present throughout the ages. From the country's founding, through the divisions of its Civil War and in the din of modern warfare, the hopes and ideals of American civilization have been embodied in one Steve Rogers. Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Jenkins (Inhumans, Civil War Front Line) delivers a quartet of piercing, poignant and, ultimately, deeply personal stories from Steve Rogers' journey through America's many theaters of war - the German countryside and the shores of Omaha Beach during World War II, the chaos of Baghdad during the fall of Saddam, and the fields of conflict that abide within a nation's soul. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, BROTHER IN ARMS, TO SOLDIER ON and GHOSTS OF MY COUNTRY. 152 pages. /Rated T [Steve Epting]
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by DANIEL ACUNA, JACKSON GUICE & MITCH BREITWEISER Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC As Bucky, he was Captain America's partner and a scourge of the Axis during WWII. But as the Winter Soldier, he was a brainwashed Soviet assassin during the Cold War. Now, with his secret exposed, James Buchanan Barnes can no longer hide his past. The whole world knows the man wearing the uniform of Captain America was once an enemy agent, and they want answers. But a trial for Bucky is only the start: The Red Skull's wicked daughter, Sin, has her own plans of persecution for Captain America! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #611-615 and #615.1. 144 pages. /Rated T
Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by STEVE EPTING, MIKE PERKINS & MICHAEL LARK Cover by STEVE EPTING A midnight call to duty brings Captain America aboard the S.H.I.E.L.D Heli-carrier to identify the corpse of his most feared adversary: the Red Skull! The shocking murder of Cap's oldest enemy may not be the end of the Skull's plans, however, because whoever shot the Skull has stolen his final project: an unfinished Cosmic Cube with the potential power to alter reality itself. Adding to the imminent danger, a cadre of the Skull's followers has already set in motion a plan to ignite bombs in the hearts of Paris, London and Manhattan - causing untold death and destruction. Racing against these bombs' rapidly ticking clocks, the Star-Spangled Avenger must not only solve the mystery of his nemesis' murder, but find the Cube before it can be used in the Red Skull's malevolent plot against the United States! Then, the questions plaguing Captain America's dreams and memories have been answered in the most brutal way possible. And in the wake of this brutality, General Lukin makes his first all-out assault - tearing open old wounds and threatening to make new scars that will never heal! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #1-9 & #11-14. 304 pages. /Rated T.
Marvel U.K.'s first original super hero made his explosive debut in 1976. Now, on his 35th anniversary, Captain Britain's earliest adventures are collected in the United States for the first time! Witness the legend's beginning as British student Brian Braddock makes a fateful choice between might and right, and becomes Merlin's champion! Experience Captain Britain's first battles as he faces fearsome foes like the Reaver, Hurricane, Dr. Synne, the Mastermind computer, Lord Hawk, Nykonn and the Manipulator. And thrill to his dynamic team-up with U.S. counterpart Captain America as they join forces to battle the Red Skull! Plus: the debut of Brian's sister, Betsy Braddock — better known today as the X-Men's Psylocke! Never before seen on our shores, these early tales of Marvel U.K.'s original hero are classic British action, presented in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Collecting CAPTAIN BRITAIN (1976) #1-39 and SUPER SPIDER-MAN AND CAPTAIN BRITAIN #231-232.
Written by LARRY LIEBER, JIM LAWRENCE & STEVE PARKHOUSE Penciled by RON WILSON, PABLO MARCOS, JOHN STOKES & PAUL NEARY Cover by HERB TRIMPE The adventures of Marvel U.K.'s first all-original super hero continue! Captain Britain thought he had it rough facing foes like the alien Star-Creature, the shape-shifting Black Baron, the mad Doctor Claw and the vicious Slaymaster. But that's nothing compared to what awaits him when travels to America and teams up with Spider-Man to battle the villainous Arcade, and then battles side-by-side with the Black Knight as they plunge into the heart of Otherworld - where they encounter the mystical Merlyn, the evil Modred and the ancient Nethergodsand must resurrect King Arthur himself! Collecting SUPER SPIDER-MAN AND CAPTAIN BRITAIN #233-247; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #65-66; and material from HULK COMIC #1 and #3-46, and INCREDIBLE HULK WEEKLY #47-55 and #57-63. 376 pages. /Rated A
To a noble family twins are born; Mathilde and Giselle, the Sisters Grey. For centuries the Greys have protected the Kaiser, ruler of Mitteleuropa - but this is a different time. At the dawn of the industrial age a great war rages. When the Kaiser is found dead Giselle is accused of his murder. Pursued by her sisters and hunted by the enemy Giselle must unravel the prophecy of the Carbon Grey before history itself is rewritten. Sisters at War includes all three issues of the sold-out first arc plus deleted scenes, concept art and additional new content. [(W) Hoang Nguyen & Various (A) Paul Gardner & Various (CA) Hoang Nguyen & Various]
To a noble family twins are born; Mathilde and Giselle, the Sisters Grey. For centuries the Greys have protected the Kaiser, ruler of Mitteleuropa - but this is a different time. At the dawn of the industrial age a great war rages. When the Kaiser is found dead Giselle is accused of his murder. Pursued by her sisters and hunted by the enemy Giselle must unravel the prophecy of the Carbon Grey before history itself is rewritten. Sisters at War includes all three issues of the sold-out first arc plus deleted scenes, concept art and additional new content. [(W) Hoang Nguyen & Various (A) Khari Evans & Various (CA) Hoang Nguyen & Various]
story HOANG NGUYEN, KHARI EVANS, PAUL GARDNER & MIKE KENNEDY art / cover HOANG NGUYEN, KHARI EVANS & KINSUN LOH To a noble family twins are born; Mathilde and Giselle, the Sisters Grey. For centuries the Greys have protected the Kaiser, ruler of Mitteleuropa - but this is a different time. At the dawn of the industrial age a great war rages. When the Kaiser is found dead Giselle is accused of his murder. Pursued by her sisters and hunted by the enemy Giselle must unravel the prophecy of the Carbon Grey before history itself is rewritten. ""Sisters at War"" includes all three issues of the sold-out first arc plus deleted scenes, concept art and additional new content.
DAUGHTERS OF STONE, Part Two In Kernow Lady Fermoy works to unravel the riddle of the Kaiser's letter, while Waldstatten receives a delegation from Her Majesty's homeland. Far away in a desolate outpost on the edge of the Empire Mathilde and her team make a horrific discovery. Is the stone's power more than a myth? [(W) Paul Gardner & Various (A) Khari Evans & Various (CA) Khari Evans, Kinsun Loh]
DAUGHTERS OF STONE, Part Two In Kernow Lady Fermoy works to unravel the riddle of the Kaiser's letter, while Waldstatten receives a delegation from Her Majesty's homeland. Far away in a desolate outpost on the edge of the Empire Mathilde and her team make a horrific discovery. Is the stone's power more than a myth? [(W) Paul Gardner & Various (A) Khari Evans & Various (CA) Hoang Nguyen]
Written by various Art by various It's the best of BEN10: ALIEN FORCE and THE SECRET SATURDAYS in this exciting new title collecting stories from issues #26-42 of CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK! 144 pages. Full Color.
Written by SCOTT CUNNINGHAM & OTHERS Art by ROBERT POPE & OTHERS The popular Cartoon Network shows join forces in one comic book collection! This new volume features stories from CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #19-21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30-32, 34-38 and 41. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST 60TH ANNIVERSARY Various (W/A) Full Color. 80 pages HC, 7"" x 10"" Since making his spooktacular cartoon debut in ""The Friendly Ghost,"" Casper has become one of the most enduring and best-loved characters in the world. Now, in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Casper's comics debut, Dark Horse is proud to announce the publication of a special hardcover facsimile edition of not one, but two full-length, complete Casper comic books in sparklingly restored full color! Beginning with Archer St. John's 1949 first issue of Casper the Friendly Ghost, this sixtieth-anniversary edition continues with Harvey Comics"" premier edition of Casper from 1952. You""ll thrill as timid Casper-defying his fellow ghosts"" dictum that ghosts must scare people-makes friends with a host of cute kids and furry animals in two tales that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone! Collects two extremely rare Golden Age Casper comics in their entirety! Special sixtieth anniversary hardcover makes a fine addition to any comics library. Perfect for all ages!
(W/A) Various (C) Jaime Hernandez The most legendary name in alternative music comes to comics! For decades CBGB was the club that broke acts - like The Ramones, Blondie, The Misfits, and Talking Heads - that changed the world! Now BOOM! Town brings comics' best talent to tell stories of love, music, heartbreak, confusion and rebellion! Featuring a cover from comics' superstar Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets)!
No Saturday morning breakfast was complete without a healthy dose of cartoons. Inspired in style and execution by fond memories and fueled by mature storytelling, the creators of Cereal & Pajamas bring you endless worlds of adventure: faraway galaxies, zombified tomorrows, fantastic landscapes, crime-ridden cities, and many more. Saturday morning grows up with 11 original tales by industry veterans and newcomers alike. Cover by Jack Lawrence. [Various]
The Vision. Captain Mar-Vell. Yellowjacket. Deathcry. Swordsman. Dr. Druid. All lost their lives in the line of duty — or in disgrace. When Earth's Mightiest Heroes are themselves laid low in the carnage of the CHAOS WAR, and the graves give up their dead, these six find themselves mysteriously returned to reassemble against the Chaos King's most fearsome ally — one of the Avengers' greatest foes! It's a final chance at redemption and a second life — and an opportunity to prove, once and for all, that they're worthy of the name Avengers. Plus: Ares defeated Chaos King once before, but now the God of War is dead and armed only with his love for his lost son. How can he stop the living oblivion Chaos King has become, even with the help of Zeus and Hera? And at what price comes defeat? And in the midst of the epic battle raging through CHAOS WAR, Thor squares off against a foe who may be the most powerful he's ever faced: the alien god known only as Glory! This powerhouse has his sites set on helping Chaos King destroy all reality, so what hope does a simple Thunder God have of stopping him? Collecting CHAOS WAR: DEAD AVENGERS #1-3, CHAOS WAR: ARES #1, CHAOS WAR: THOR #1-2 and material from X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT.
Bring out your dead — and the Hulks will smash them! When the King of Chaos unleashes Hell on Earth, Dr. Strange calls on the strongest team there is to save life itself. Witness the return of the most horrifying Hulk villain in Hades — and discover the terrible secret from the past that makes Marlo Chandler, Rick Jones's wife, the most important mortal on the planet. The Incredible Hulks race their most demonic enemies across the country to reach Marlo in time, but can they handle the revelations she brings? Great loves and horrifying enemies return in the battle royale for the souls of the Hulks — and the life of every mortal on Earth! The Hulk faces his darkest demons — literally! — all hell breaks loose — literally! — and there'll be the devil to pay — literally! And if you thought the Hulk's battles with his sons were personal, you ain't seen nothing yet. Plus: the S.M.A.S.H. FILES, secret stories of the Incredible Hulks! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULKS #618-622 and material from #614-617.
Cutting a path of destruction across the Marvel Universe, Chaos King has obliterated the underworld — freeing the dead to walk the Earth! Now, there may be no one left to stop him — no one, that is, except a handful of deceased X-Men and the original members of Alpha Flight, back from the great beyond! Plus: Chaos King has decimated the pantheons of Earth — but the new God Squad has a last, desperate plan to halt Mikaboshi's march toward oblivion! Join the Hellstorm, Silver Surfer, Sersi, Venus and more of Marvel's most daring deities on an epic adventure that's sure to rock the heavens! And finally, what method or madness lies within the mind of the Chaos King? Witness the first strikes of CHAOS WAR here! Collecting CHAOS WAR: X-MEN #1-2, CHAOS WAR: ALPHA FLIGHT, CHAOS WAR: GODSQUAD, CHAOS WAR: CHAOS KING and material from X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT.
Bruce Jones (W), Steven Grant (W), John Buscema (A), Ernie Chan (A), Mark Silvestr (A), Alfredo Alcala (A), and Val Mayerik (A) Full Color. 200 pages TPB, 7'' x 10'' Taking over writing duties on Conan the Barbarian in the early 1980s, Bruce Jones brought his humor and horror sensibilities-as well as his knack for telling great short stories-to the title, invigorating John Buscema, who returned to work on the series with Conan #136. In The Chronicles of Conan: Isle of the Dead and Other Stories, these two comic-book titans lead Conan on a thrilling tour of Hyboria-from the monster-infested Bossonian Marshes to the hideous slave markets of Belthem-as Conan encounters strange, supernatural foes, beguiling women, and overconfident rulers. Stories like ''The River of Death,'' ''Titan's Gambit,'' and the two-part ''Spider Isle'' adventure are meticulously restored and recolored, and Jones and Buscema are joined by such talents as Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestri, Val Mayerik, Alfredo Alcala, and others. This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #135 to #142, including all original series covers. Since rekindling the Conan franchise in 2004, Dark Horse has sold over 350,000 Conan graphic novels!
THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 19: DEATHMARK AND OTHER STORIES Bruce Jones (W), Mary Jo Duffy (W), Michael Fleisher (W), Alan Zelenetz (W), John Buscema (A), Ernie Chan (A), Ricardo Villamonte (A), Richard Howell (A), and others Full Color. 200 pages TPB, 7"" x 10"" The Chronicles of Conan Volume 19 collects ""Deathmark,"" which mixes tattoos, severed arms, and a decades-old grudge into a gruesome mystery, and ""Tower of Mitra,"" where a magically endowed beauty, seen in a previous Jones Conan story, returns to help defeat a demonic harpy. Writers Mary Jo Duffy, Alan Zelenetz, and Michael Fleisher also contribute one-shot stories to this collection, which finds Conan facing the Dragon of Solvanthia, numerous witches and wizards, rat demons, bloodthirsty swordsmen, and his own son by a priestess of the Cimmerian wilderness! This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #143 to #150.
THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 20: NIGHT OF THE WOLF AND OTHER STORIES Michael Fleisher (W), John Buscema (W/A), Gary Kwapisz (A), Ernie Chan (A), Steve Leialoha (A), Bob Camp (A), and Rudy Nebres (A) Full Color. 200 pages TPB, 7"" x 10"" Conan confronts some of his most difficult challenges yet when he faces down a werewolf who is being protected by the same tribe that it aims to destroy in ""Night of the Wolf,"" and he finds a hidden Cimmerian valley filled with the vestiges of an ancient war in ""Vale of Death."" The wandering barbarian will also have to keep his wits about him if he is to keep from becoming a statue in a madwoman's collection in ""The Cauldron of Doom!"" This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #151-#159, now with new colors, all of the original series covers, and a foreword by Ernie Chan complete with a brand new pinup!
Legends say that even demons fear to tread the Pictish wilderness after the sun has set. But the threat of hordes of savage Picts is not enough to keep Conan the Barbarian from the lure of a king's treasure . . . and Tetra, the beautiful daughter of a Brythunian nobleman. While seemingly lost without Conan's protection, Tetra will show Pict and Cimmerian alike that she is far, far more than she seems! Collects Conan the Barbarian #168-#173 and Conan the Barbarian Annual #8 and #9. [(W) Michael Fleisher, Jim Owsley (A) John Buscema & Various (CA) George Roussos & Various]
Kings are ever plagued by enemies. The words of the Aquilonian ruler Conan are never more true than when a dark cabal of sorcerers threaten the throne and the lives of the royal family. But even against horrors from beneath the earth, murderous demons from beyond the grave, or ancient baleful gods summoned from dark dimensions, courage, love, and a good sword are formidable proof against evil when wielded by the mighty hand of the barbarian king! [(W) Doug Moench (A) Marc Silvestri & Various (CA) George Roussos, John Buscema]
THE CHRONICLES OF KULL VOLUME 2: THE HELL BENEATH ATLANTIS AND OTHER STORIES Roy Thomas (W), Gerry Conway (W), Steve Englehart (W), Doug Moench (W), Marie Severin (A), Michael Ploog (A), Ed Hannigan (A), and Alfredo Alcala (A) Full Color. 108 pages TPB, 7'' x 10'' Dark Horse Comics presents the exciting second volume of The Chronicles of Kull, which completes the Kull the Conqueror run with #10-written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Marie Severin-and launches Kull the Destroyer, featuring the creative talents of such esteemed creators as Roy Thomas, Mike Ploog, Alfredo Alcala, and Ed Hannigan! This action-packed tome details Kull's surprising exile from Valusia and his return to Atlantis, where he faces the deadly kraken, winged demons, and the god of flame and frost! In these uncertain times for the former King of Valusia, Kull finds allies among enemies and fiends whom he would once have called friends! The Chronicles of Kull Volume 2: The Hell Beneath Atlantis and Other Stories reprints Kull the Conqueror #10 and Kull the Destroyer #11 through #20 in their stunning original colors, digitally cleaned and remastered! Features the writing of the legendary Gerry Conway, Roy Thomas, and Doug Moench! Art by the inimitable Marie Severin, Ed Hannigan, and Alfredo Alcala! [conan]
THE CHRONICLES OF KULL VOLUME 3: SCREAMS IN THE DARK AND OTHER STORIES Roy Thomas (W), Don Glut (W), Steve Englehart (W), John Buscema (A), Ernie Chan (A), and Howard Chaykin (A) Full Color. 216 pages TPB, 7" x 10" The Chronicles of Kull Volume 3 collects the last nine exciting Kull the Destroyer comics, tying up all of the loose ends from the previous two volumes and culminating in the most important fight of the former Valusian king's life-the battle for the Topaz throne and his former crown! Kull will need the help of an enigmatic warrior woman, Laralei, and an unlikely ally in arms, Ridondo the minstrel, if he is to conquer a giant extradimensional creature, three scheming wizards, and the wizard's skull-headed master and again rule the Purple Kingdom! Volume 3 reprints Kull the Destroyer #21-#29, the short story "The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune" from Conan the Barbarian #25, Conan the Barbarian #68, "Beast from the Abyss" from Conan Annual #3, and a special cover gallery.
When Kull the Conqueror was relaunched in 1982, the finest fantasy artists and writers were assembled to bring all of Kull's barbaric rage to a new generation of fans! The legendary John Buscema and John Bolton lend their pencils to acclaimed writers Bruce Jones and Doug Moench's epic tales of precataclysm warfare and political intrigue. This volume collects four giant, forty-eight-page Kull stories, including Eye of the Tigress, about an ambitious warrior woman with a tiger's strength and ties to Kull's past; The Blood of Kings, which tells of an Atlantean invasion of Valusian soil, and more! The Chronicles of Kull Volume 4: The Blood of Kings and Other Stories reprints Kull the Conqueror Volume 2 #1 and #2, and Kull the Conqueror Volume 3 #1 and #2 with their original colors digitally remastered and restored! Features the writing of the comic-book superstars Doug Moench and Bruce Jones. Art by the legendary John Buscema and John Bolton!
(W) Steve Niles (A) Zid, Garrie Gastonny, Brandon Chng Collecting the critically-acclaimed 5-issue miniseries from the dark mind of 30 Days of Night creator Steve Niles! A chilling vision of the future reveals a world where police now patrol for Crimes of the Imagination, including stories of fiction, fable, and religion. Homicide detective Philip Khrome doesn't enforce Imagination, but when a brutal killing spree strikes his city, Khrome finds himself face-to-face with a perpetrator who has merged reality with superstition - and society itself may hang in the balance.
The Marvel Universe is changing. In the wake of a tragedy, Capitol Hill proposes the Super Hero Registration Act, requiring all costumed heroes to unmask themselves before the government. Divided, the nation's greatest champions must each decide how to react - a decision that will alter the course of their lives forever! Experience Marvel's blockbuster event like never before in this new adaptation! [(W) Stuart Moore (A) Various (CA) Steve McNiven]
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, BRIAN REED, CHRISTOS GAGE, DANIEL KNAUF, ED BRUBAKER & WARREN ELLIS Penciled by ALEX MALEEV, HOWARD CHAYKIN, LEINIL YU, OLIVIER COIPEL, PASQUAL FERRY, JIM CHEUNG, ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, MIKE WIERINGO, GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI, JEREMY HAUN, PATRICK ZIRCHER, LEE WEEKS, MIKE PERKINS & MARC SILVESTRI Cover by ADI GRANOV Marvel's Civil War splits Earth's Mightiest Heroes down the middle! Which side will each of the New Avengers choose - and what will that choice cost them? Captain America goes underground, and Iron Man goes establishment - and while the two meet for an uneasy détente, the armored Avenger's villains decide that the time is ripe to strike! But even as Cap and the Winter Soldier fight for their rights from the shadows, a tragedy looms that will change the face of the Marvel Universe for years to come! Plus: Ms. Marvel takes on the toughest government job of all - training the young recruit Araña! Collecting NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI, NEW AVENGERS #21-25, MS. MARVEL #6-8, IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR, IRON MAN #13-14, WINTER SOLDIER: WINTER KILLS, CAPTAIN AMERICA #22-25, CIVIL WAR: CONFESSION, CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE and CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON DAILY BUGLE SPECIAL. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Adi Granov]
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, REGINALD HUDLIN, DAN SLOTT & ZEB WELLS Penciled by MIKE MCKONE, SCOT EATON, KAARE ANDREWS, MANUEL GARCIA, KOI TURNBULL, MARCUS TO, PAUL SMITH & STEFANO CASELLI Cover by ADI GRANOV It's an old-fashioned family feud when Marvel's CIVIL WAR hits home! Mister Fantastic embraces the Registration Act, but the rest of his team aren't sure he's doing the right thing - and they're not shy about expressing it! And when newlyweds Storm and the Black Panther embark on a world tour to raise anti-registration support, the final battle leaves the Fantastic Four's lineup changed in unexpected ways! Meanwhile, another member of the FF's extended family, She-Hulk, flexes her legal muscles on behalf of the scapegoats of Stamford, the New Warriors - and Marvel's two newest teen teams discover family ties of their own as they clash with S.H.I.E.L.D., each other and the all-new Marvel Boy! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #536-543, BLACK PANTHER #18-25, SHE-HULK #8 and CIVIL WAR: YOUNG AVENGERS/RUNAWAYS #1-4. 536 pages. /Rated T
Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by RAMON BACHS, STEVE LIEBER & LEE WEEKS Cover by JOHN WATSON In-depth stories from the heart of Civil War! In "Embedded": There's a truth buried deep in the heart of every war, and reporters Sally Floyd and Ben Urich will be there, uncovering that truth in the midst of the biggest conflagration in the Marvel Universe! In the wake of the Stamford disaster, the public cries out for super-hero registration. Are the costumed heroes of the Marvel Universe protectors or ticking time bombs? Find out here! And in "The Accused": The lone survivor of the team that caused the Stamford tragedy has been found. But living through one of the worst superhuman disasters in history may be the worst thing that could happen, as this vilified hero is placed under arrest for the deaths of an entire town. Unfortunately, the trouble's just beginning. Also featuring "Sleeper Cell," starring Wonder Man, and true tales of war time in "Correspondence." Plus: In Civil War: Choosing Sides, five stories shine a spotlight on the wildcards and impact players whose part in the Civil War has yet to be told. And in Civil War: The Return, two of the universe's greatest heroes are confronted with pasts they can't leave behind. Collecting CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #1-11; CIVIL WAR: CHOOSING SIDES and CIVIL WAR: THE RETURN 440 pages. /Rated T [John Watson]
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA & PETER DAVID Penciled by MIKE DEODATO, RON GARNEY, CLAYTON CRAIN & MICHAEL WIERINGO Cover by RON GARNEY A war is brewing among the superhero community and Spider-Man is caught right in the middle! Life couldn't be more complicated - or more dangerous - for Peter Parker. After rushing to the aftermath of the Stamford Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington, D.C., and the White House - where the enactment of the Superhuman Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter is forced to make an important personal decision - maybe the most important decision of his life. As Civil War tears apart the super hero community, will Spidey stay true to that decision? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529-538, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #28-34 and FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #11-16. 544 pages. /Rated T
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA, CHARLIE HUSTON, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, FRANK TIERI, MATT FRACTION & DANIEL WAY Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT, DAVID FINCH, MICO SUAYAN, BILLY TUCCI, STAZ JOHNSON, ARIEL OLIVETTI & JAVIER SALTARES Cover by DAVID FINCH Civil War rages in the Marvel Universe, and even those on the periphery can't escape its effects! As Baron Zemo and his Thunderbolts assemble an army of super villains for the government, the Punisher is busy killing these deputized do-gooders, Ghost Rider fights against others who've been possessed, and Moon Knight can't choose a side! Plus: The Kingpin manipulates Iron Man from jail, a new team of Heroes for Hire makes its mark, and more! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #103-105, MOON KNIGHT #7-12, HEROES FOR HIRE #1-3, CIVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1-3 and GHOST RIDER #8-11. 512 pages. /Rated T
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, PETER DAVID, FABIAN NICIEZA & DAVID HINE Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS, DENNIS CALERO, STAZ JOHNSON, YANICK PAQUETTE & HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS As Civil War is waged between the heroes for and against the Superhuman Registration Act, the X-Men aren't about to be left out! As Wolverine hunts Nitro, the villain responsible for the Stamford disaster, he comes to blows with the Sentry, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Namor the Sub-Mariner! X-Factor takes a surprising stand against registration! Cable joins the rebels, while Deadpool signs on with the government! Factions within the government have the world's 198 remaining mutants right where they want them, and Bishop-newly enrolled-is determined to do his part! Collecting WOLVERINE #42-48, X-FACTOR #8-9, CABLE & DEADPOOL #30-32, CW: X-MEN #1-4, BLADE #5, CIVIL WAR FILES and CIVIL WAR: BATTLE DAMAGE REPORT. 520 pages. /Rated T.
(W) Larry Hama, Steven Grant (A) Mike Vosburg, Geof Isherwood, Steve Leialoha, Russ Heath, Frank Springer, Marie Severin The original adventures of America's elite special-missions force continue with the recruitment of Roadblock and Duke; the emergence of the enigmatic ninja known as Storm Shadow; and the debut of the duplicitous Zartan, master of disguise!
Larry Hama (w) Larry Hama, Steve Leialoha, Mike Vosburg, Jon D'Agostino, Russ Heath (a) J. Scott Campbell (c) The original Marvel Comics adventures of America's elite special-mission force continues with a special silent issue featuring Snakes Eyes and Scarlett, mysterious twin tattoos, a funeral for a friend, and plastic surgery for a wounded enemy. Plus the (old) origin of Snake Eyes revealed! TPB Full Color. ' 6.625' x 10.187' ' 240 pages. '
Larry Hama (w) Rod Whigham, Andy Mushynsky, Sam DeLaRosa, Kim DeMulder, Bob McLeod, Todd McFarlane (a) J. Scott Campbell (c) Including issues like ''Thunder Machine,'' ''Snap Decisions,'' and ''Pit-Fall,'' read along with the action as the G.I. JOE team fights to remain operational amidst government oversight scrutiny. Meanwhile SERPENTOR and COBRA prepare to launch an attack that catches the JOE team off-guard... with major consequences. This action-packed volume compiles issues #51-60 recolored and collected for the very first time. TPB Full Color. 240 pages. ISBN: 978-1-60010-545-6
More classic G.I. JOE action in this seventh collection of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero! Including the issues ""Beginnings and Endings,"" ""Manuevering for Position,"" and ""Into the Beach,"" read along with the action as the G.I. JOE team battles COBRA around the globe.
Completely re-colored and re-mastered, and collected into trade paperback for the first time! The adventures of America's elite soldiers continue in issues #81-90 of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO. Includes stories ""Plots and Tracts,"" ""Roadpig,"" ""Assault on Castle Destro,"" ""Recurring Themes,"" and more.
CLASSIC G.I. JOE VOL. 11 continues the original run of A REAL AMERICAN HERO, including issues #101-110, featuring stories like ""The New Guard,"" ""Amazing the Welkin,"" ""Hero of the People,"" and ""Apparent Conclusions.""
Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe (w) John Statema, Rod Whigham, Herb Trimpe, Andrew Wildman (a) Jonboy Meyers (c) CLASSIC G.I. JOE VOL. 12 continues the original run of A REAL AMERICAN HERO, featuring issues like ""Probe and Feint,"" ""Previous Agreement,"" ""Counting Coup,"" and ""Double Trouble."" The JOEs land in Benzheen to square off against a massive force assembled by COBRA COMMANDER, DESTRO gets a bounty on his head, BARONESS is captured, enter the NINJA FORCE, and more great action remind how A Real American Hero is hard to match.
Classic G.I. Joe Volume 14 continues the newly re-colored run of ""A Real American Hero"" with issues #135-145. Is Scarlett joining COBRA? What are Megatron and Cobra Commander up to as they join forces in the 4-issue Transformers/G.I. JOE crossover and take a look at the early days of some of the JOE's careers and lives. [(W) Larry Hama (A) Andrew Wildman & Various (CA) Jonboy Meyers]
The original run of Marvel's G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO comes to a conclusion. Issues #146-155 are collected in this final volume of CLASSIC G.I. JOE. [(W) Larry Hama & Various (A) Phil Gosier & Various (CA) Jonboy Meyers]
The action from Jurassic Park continues in this collection featuring the movie adaptation #0 prequel issue, the two-part Raptor story ""sequel,"" and the four-part Raptors Attack. With the deadliest dinos on the island starring in their own series, you can expect lightning-fast danger and stunning art from masters such as Gil Kane and Dick Giordano!
Neil Barrett JR, Michael Golden, Renee Witterstaetter, Steve Englehart (w) Claude St. Aubin, Andrew Pepoy, Ed Murr, Bob Almond, Neil Vokes, (a) Michael Golden (c) The on- and off-island adventures of the DNA-bred dinos continue in Classic Jurassic Park, Vol. 3: Amazon Adventure! Including the Jurassic Park Annual and the three-issue Raptors Hijack series, rejoin Ian Malcom, Robert Muldoon, Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler and, of course, the Raptors in these classic comics tales.
Simon Furman (w) Geoff Senior, Jose Delbo, Dwayne Turner, Andrew Wildman (a) The war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS rages on. This fifth collection of vintage TRANSFORMERS lore spans issues #62-74, and brings us closer to the conclusion of the original series! Enjoy the five-part ""Matrix Quest,"" as well as stories like ""Deadly Obsession,"" ""The Human Factor,"" ""...All This and Civil War 2,"" ""Out of Time,"" and ""The Void!"" TPB Full Color. 284 pages. ISBN: 978-1-60010-568-5
This volume of Classic Transformers concludes the original continuity, with issues #75-80! Also included is the four-part Headmasters story written by Bob Budiansky, and the original three-part Transformers Movie Adaptation written by Ralph Macchio. [Various]
Bam! We're fully loaded with movie exclusives! Kick-Ass 2! Supercrooks! Matthew Vaughn and The Secret Service! American Jesus! More? How about an exclusive interview with Saga super-team Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man, Ex Machina) and Fiona Staples (Northlanders, DV8, North 40)? HUH?! Who - or what - is Clint? And don't forget about the incredible line-up of 6 comics! The heist takes flight in Supercrooks! Mindy's secret mission begins in Hit-Girl! Hard-corps training kicks off in The Secret Service! A government hit-squad guns for our heroes in the CLiNT-exclusive Death Sentence! And just when you thought you'd seen it all, here comes another brain-quaking episode of Rex Royd to prove you wrong! Plus: Graveyard of Empires! [(W) Mark Millar, Various (A) Leinil Francis Yu & Various (CA) Leinil Francis Yu]
Written by BILL MANTLO & AL MILGROM Penciled by ED HANNIGAN, AL MILGROM, RON FRENZ, TONY SALMONS, RICK LEONARDI & KERRY GAMMILL Covers by AL MILGROM & ED HANNIGAN Created by the underworld - sworn to destroy it! Cloak and Dagger hit the streets to fight organized crime and super villainy! When they set their sights on the Kingpin, Spider-Man thinks they're going too far, but his webs can't rein them in! Plus: The Punisher's on the prowl, and it's a problem for everybody! Guest-starring the Black Cat, the New Mutants and the Spidey supporting players of yesteryear! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1972) #64, #69-70, #81-82 and #94-96; MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL #6; and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #19. [(W) Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom (A) Ed Hannigan & Various (CA) Al Milgrom]
Written by BILL MANTLO & AL MILGROM Penciled by ED HANNIGAN, AL MILGROM, RON FRENZ, TONY SALMONS, RICK LEONARDI & KERRY GAMMILL Covers by AL MILGROM & ED HANNIGAN Created by the underworld - sworn to destroy it! Cloak and Dagger hit the streets to fight organized crime and super villainy! When they set their sights on the Kingpin, Spider-Man thinks they're going too far, but his webs can't rein them in! Plus: The Punisher's on the prowl, and it's a problem for everybody! Guest-starring the Black Cat, the New Mutants and the Spidey supporting players of yesteryear! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1972) #64, #69-70, #81-82 and #94-96; MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL #6; and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #19. [(W) Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom (A) Ed Hannigan & Various (CA) Ed Hannigan]
(W/A) Various The Knight anthology series focuses on the male characters from Code Geass, and presents side stories by an eclectic group of manga artists. [(w) Various (a) Various (ca) Various]
(W/A) Various The male characters of the hit anime Code Geass take center stage in the Knight anthology, presenting a series of side stories produced by an eclectic group of manga artists.
(W/A) Various The Knight anthology series focuses on the male characters from Code Geass, and presents fun side stories, outtakes, and behind-the-scenes vignettes created by an eclectic group of manga artists.
(W/A) Various The fourth volume in the hilarious anthology that takes a humorous look at the male characters of the hit anime Code Geass!
(W/A) Various This new anthology presents a series of Code Geass side-stories by an eclectic group of manga artists. The Queen series is a collection of stories featuring the female characters from the Code Geass series and is especially recommended for boys.
(W/A) Various The final volume of the anthology that takes a humorous look at the ladies of Code Geass!
CODE GEASS: QUEEN VOL. 03 GN - Relist. Previous orders are cancelled. Description: (W/A) Various This new anthology presents a series of Code Geass stories by an eclectic group of manga artists, including fun one-shots, side stories, ""what if""s?"", and outtakes. The Queen series is a collection of stories featuring the female characters from the Code Geass universe and is especially recommended for boys.
Written by ROBERT RODI Art by AMANDA CONNER, YANICK PAQUETTE & others Cover by JOE CHIODO Issues #0-6 of the 2001 series are collected at last! Meet Angela St. Grace, agent of the clandestine agency known as G.O.O.D. With her loyal assistant Go Go Fiasco, she battles the forces of E.V.I.L. The catch: G.O.O.D. is run by Angela's mother.
Another great Arf book for 2008, featuring one of the greatest cartoonists of all time - Milt Gross! The Gross-ness begins on the cover with a stunning painting by the Count of Cartoons depicting Uncle Sam as he grinds up a sea of immigrants into a parade of classic comic strip characters. During the 1920s Gross drew a comic strip that left the last panel blank for aspiring artists. Arf series editor Craig Yoe has drafted a Who's Who of contemporary cartoonists to complete Gross' unfinished masterpieces, among them Art Spiegelman, Patrick McDonnell, R. Crumb, Bil Keane, Johnny Ryan, Jaime Hernandez, Mike Mignola, and more! For the history buff, Comic Arf delivers with showcases of Dudley Fisher, Arch Dale, and a hard-hitting chapter entitled ""The 15 Most Powerful Anti-War Cartoons of History." [Various]
(W) Gary Spencer Millidge In Comic Book Design, Gary Spencer Millidge, the award-winning creator of the Strangehaven comics, guides readers through specific design elements exclusive to comic books, such as creating and designing characters and background locations, page layouts and grid structures, lettering and word balloons, color, cover and publication design, and much more! With focuses on putting together an original design and storyline concept, drawing with both traditional (penciling and inking) and new technology methods (digitally), and profiles of leading comic artists and designers like Chris Ware and Chip Kidd, Comic Book Design is poised to become today""s go-to guide for up-and-coming comic book creators.
by Various; Foreword by Ray Bradbury Since 1970, when a small group of comic book lovers organized the first show, Comic-Con International has been the place to check out the latest comics creations and connect with legions of fans, and Comic-Con documents this cultural phenomenon! Lavishly illustrated, Comic-Con feature rarely seen photos and images from the Comic-Con archives, plus hundreds of quotes, anecdotes, and profiles of luminaries who have attended over the years, making for a veritable who's who of the entertainment world! Cover by Sergio Aragones.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, TV producer Joss Whedon, comic book legend Stan Lee, online film guru Harry Knowles, and producer Thomas Tull are the brains behind Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope, the feature-length documentary on the ever-growing influence Comic-Con has over comics, film, television, and pop culture. This companion book offers an in-depth look at the experience of Comic-Con: what it is, what goes on, and how it became the quintessential center of American pop culture.
Following in the footsteps of the Dungeons & Dragons publications that have come before, the covers of Devil's Due's D & D comics feature cover art that is evocatively beautiful and stand as works of art in and of themselves! Collected for the first time - every cover from the FORGOTTEN REALMS, DRAGONLANCE and EBERRON series - in one gorgeous coffee table book! Featuring art by Todd Lockwood, Tyler Walpole, Tim Seeley and more! [Artists: Tim Seeley, Tyler Walpole, Todd Lockwood & Various Cover: Tyler Walpole]
They may be only one notch below humans on the evolutionary ladder, but gorillas and monkeys have for decades climbed to the top of the comic-book world as heroes and villains, monsters and masterminds, and soldiers and sidekicks. Comics Gone Ape! is the missing link to primates in comics, spotlighting a barrel of simian superstars like Beppo, BrainiApe, the Gibbon, Gleek, Gorilla Man, Grease Monkey, King Kong, Konga, Mojo Jojo, Sky Ape, and Titano. Comics Gone Ape! is loaded with rare and classic artwork, chest-thumping cover galleries, and 11 exclusive interviews with apes artists and writers including Arthur Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien), Frank Cho, Carmine Infantino (Detective Chimp, Grodd), Joe Kubert (Tor, Tarzan), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), Doug Moench (Planet of the Apes), and Bob Oksner (Angel and the Ape). With its all-new Avengers-as-gorillas cover by Arthur Adams, you won't be able to keep your filthy paws off this book! Edited by Back Issue magazine's Michael Eury. [by Various]
Jerry Robinson (W), Walt Kelly (A), Winsor McCay (A), Milt Caniff (A), Hal Foster (A), and others From Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker, seventy-year veteran of the comics industry, and prominent figure in monthly books, daily strips, and comics journalism, comes a comprehensive history of the truly American art form! The Comics is a fully reworked and updated edition of the 1974 classic that chronicles the origins and evolution of comic strips, from prior to the Yellow Kid through today, and highlights the game-changing contributions of such creative luminaries as Milton Caniff, Walt Kelly, Hal Foster, and Winsor McCay, among countless others. A fascinating resource of enduring excellence for fans of the art form, historians, and casual readers alike, this edition has been extensively revisited by Robinson and tells the stories behind the newsprint page. The Comics is an authoritative history of the medium from living legend Jerry Robinson! Other books by Jerry Robinson include the biography Skippy and Percy Crosby and The 1970s: Best Political Cartoons of the Decade. From Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker!
Marvel Monsters and Monkey Kings make mayhem in Comics Journal #284! Gary Groth interviews cartoonist Roger Langridge, creator of a rogue's gallery of characters such as Fred the Clown, Art d'Ecco, and Knuckles the Malevolent Nun. The New Zealand native will also talk about his collaborative work, such as his recent turn as the artist for Marvel's Fin Fang Foom. Also interviewed is Xeric-winner Gene Yang, whose young-adult graphic novel, American Born Chinese, was recently nominated for a National Book Award. From the turn of the 19th century, Frederick Burr Opper's comic strip Happy Hooligan - one of the inspirations for Chaplin's Little Tramp - is examined, complete with approximately 30 Sunday strips reproduced in full-color! [Various]
Hard truth, subjective take, or slanted hatchet job? Monte Schulz and a roundtable of Peanuts experts and critics probe and debate David Michaelis' controversial biography of one of the most influential and beloved cartoonists of all time: Charles M. Shulz. Matt Madden, co-series-editor of the Best American Comics anthology series, will dish about his upcoming comics textbook, written and drawn with Jessica Abel, and his efforts to translate the OuBaPo movement into English with 99 Exercises in Style. Gary Groth examines political caricaturist and Hunter S. Thompson illustrator Ralph Steadman. Plus, a color gallery of ""The Wall of Flesh"" and other '50s horror stories from Golden Age cartoonist Bob Powell rounds out the issue. [Various]
Edited by Gary Groth, Michael Dean & Kristy Valenti The Comics Journal has been, for over 30 years, the standard bearer of critical inquiry, discrimination, debate, and serious discussion of comics as art. TCJ provides its readers with an eclectic mix of journalism, commentary, interviews, reprints of classic comics and newspaper strips, historical essays, and reviews of contemporary work on a regular basis. Previously published as a bi-monthly magazine, The Comics Journal has adapted to the digital revolution by expanding its size, and recasting itself as a semi-annual book. Not only will it feature intellectually stimulating content - Gary Groth interviews The Book of Genesis Illustrated's R. Crumb, who also participates in a discussion with Biblical and comics commentators about the Bible and his Genesis adaptation; the art form's top cartoonists collaborate on an exclusive ""exquisite corpse"" graphic novel; Joe Sacco talks politics and comics in a critical roundtable on his Footnotes in Gaza; Tim Kreider climbs the mountain that is the work and mind of Cerebus-creator Dave Sim; and much more - it will be designed as an objet d""art, designed by Eisner-Award-nominee Adam Grano.
As Hollywood continues to bring comic books and characters to the big screen - Wolverine, Watchmen, Iron Man, and upcoming films such as Green Hornet, Thor, and Captain America - this new price guide will be a must have! Comics Shop includes state of the market/current trends, articles and features, and a condition/grading guide. Comics Shop sets itself apart from its competition by providing the only full-color price guide, with over 3,000 cover covers reproduced.
Cover: John Cassaday Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Russ Braun, Peter Snejbjerg, Carlos Ezquerra This massive 248 page TPB collects the first three Battlefields story arcs. Nine issues in all! The Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, and features bonus materials such as sketches and commentary from Ennis along with a complete cover gallery by series cover artists John Cassaday and Garry Leach! Recommended for Mature Readers.
Meet Nemesis the Warlock, champion of the coming rebellion as he battles against the wicked forces of Torquemada. Joining him is Thoth - spawn of Nemesis himself - just as blood-thirsty as his dad! Also along for this wild ride are the ABC Warriors, joining the Warlock on his weird and wonderful adventures. This is classic 2000 AD, brought to you by some of the greatest names in comics! . [Various]
Jim Sorenson, William Forster (w) Don Figueroa (c) Both sold-out volumes of Transformers: The Ark are collected in the must-have compilation of animation models and character designs from the classic G1 era TRANSFORMERS! The perfect companion piece to this month's Animated AllSpark Almanac! TPB B&W o 416 Pages 8.5"" x 11"" ISBN: 978-160010-488-6
CONAN: THE NEWSPAPER STRIPS VOLUME 1 Roy Thomas (W), Doug Moench (W), John Buscema (A), Ernie Chan (A), Alfredo Alcala (A), Rudy Nebres (A), Pablo Marcos (A), Alan Kupperberg (A), and Tom Yeates (A) Full Color/B&W. 280 pages HC, 12' x 9' From September 4, 1978, until April 12, 1981, thousands of readers across the country thrilled to the daily adventures of everyone's favorite barbarian, Conan! Now Dark Horse Comics is proud to present the Conan newspaper strips collected for the first time in a handsome hardcover volume. Readers will once again enjoy the talents of Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Alfredo Alcala, Rudy Nebres, Pablo Marcos, Alan Kupperberg, and Tom Yeates as they artfully unfold the continuing saga of Conan in these daily comic strips! Conan remains one of the most popular licensed comics, with newly created Conan stories and an extensive reprint program, both from Dark Horse! Collects daily newspaper strips from September 4, 1978, through April 12, 1981.
Timothy Truman (W), Tomás Giorello (P), J.D. Mettler (C), José Villarrubia (C) A mysterious curse lingers, following Conan as he attempts to return to his homeland, and a great darkness looms ahead in the doomed city of Yaralet. This latest collection in Dark Horse's smart, innovative Conan series finds the cunning Cimmerian chased by both unfinished business from his past and a strange novice magician who seeks to deliver a dire warning to the wandering barbarian. A great evil moves ever closer while unfathomable terrors awaken and come into view. Conan is, of course, eager to meet both head on! ""Truman knows Conan. He knows how the barbarian speaks. He knows how he acts. He knows how he swings his blade and thinks at the same time. Conan has been written as little more than mindless eye candy . . . but never by Truman. He has love and respect for the character and this comes through in every issue he scribes."" -Broken Frontier
Roy Thomas (W), Mike Hawthorne (P), John Lucas (I), Jason Gorder (I), Dave Stewart (C), Dan Jackson (C), and Doug Wheatley (Cover) The journey down the legendary Road of Kings is no walk in the park. Being a skilled fighter will only get you so far; you'll also need plenty of gold to keep you going. Luckily, Conan and his companions are skilled at separating the wealthy from their spare treasure! But they'll have to brave monsters, pursuing guards, and the sword-handed Gamesh if they're to reach their final destination. Collects Conan: Road of Kings #1-#6.
Conan finds himself wrapped up in a plot to unseat the king of Aquilonia as his journey down the Road of Kings concludes. But when everything goes wrong, the Cimmerian and his coconspirators become lost in the catacombs beneath the city, surrounded by zombies and monstrous insects, all while civil war brews above their heads! Collects Conan: Road of Kings #7-#12. [(W) Roy Thomas (A) Mike Hawthorne & Various (CA) Dan Jackson, Aleksi Briclot]
In addition to a brand-new story by Michael Avon Oeming (Rapture, Powers), this volume sees Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex) and Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider) introduce readers to the daughters of Midora, Ron Marz (Green Lantern) and Bart Sears (The Helm) visit the Island of No Return, and Tim Truman (King Conan: The Scarlet Citadel) and Marian Churchland (Elephantmen) provide a breathtaking yarn of their own! A must-buy for any Conan fan! Collects Conan and the Daughters of Midora, Conan: Island of No Return #1-#2, and stories from MySpace Dark Horse Presents #11 and USA Today. [(W) Jimmy Palmiotti & Various (A) Michael Avon Oeming & Various (CA) Mark Texeira, Marian Churchland]
(W) Andrew E.C. Gaska (A) Various Archaia's new prose novel initiative debuts with Conspiracy of the Planet of the Apes! Set during the classic 1968 ""Planet of the Apes"" film, Conspiracy tells the story of what happened between the scenes and centers on the astronaut John Landon, Gorilla police chief Marcus and Chimpanzee scientist Dr. Milo. Contains over 50 illustrations from various top talents in the industry, including full-color paintings by Jim Steranko, Joe Jusko, Dave Dorman, Barron Storey, Sanjulian and Mark Texeira, starship design by Andrew Probert, character portraits by Matt Busch and more!
Collecting the six specials that feature the exploits of the Challengers of the Beyond as they seek out Ray Palmer across the many worlds of the Multiverse! Scheduled to arrive in July. [Written and illustrated by Various / Cover by Greg Tocchinni]
AMERICAN MUSCLE, Part Two by STEVE NILES & KEVIN MELLON Facing the realization that he has led the gang to a dead end, Gil takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, heading into a mutant infested desert my yourself leads to big, nast trouble. PLUS! An interview with PAUL POPE, a PHIL NOTO art gallery, con photos, and original articles all celebrating the creator-owned spirit! [(W) Steve Niles & Various (A/CA) Phil Noto, Kevin Mellon]
TRIGGERGIRL 6, Part Two by JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JUSTIN GRAY & PHIL NOTO In this sci-fi thriller, Triggergirl hits the ground running, fighting her way to the White House to assassinate the President of the United States. Can nothing stop this one woman killing machine? AMERICAN MUSCLE, Part Two by STEVE NILES & KEVIN MELLON Facing the realization that he has led the gang to a dead end, Gil takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, heading into a mutant infested desert my yourself leads to big, nast trouble. PLUS! An interview with PAUL POPE, a PHIL NOTO art gallery, con photos, and original articles all celebrating the creator-owned spirit! [(W) Steve Niles & Various (A/CA) Phil Noto, Kevin Mellon]
(W) Thomas Andrae Learn the true story of the creation of most important superheroes in the comics. Discover ""gay"" Superman, of how DC fought to de-""sex"" Lois Lane, the truth about who really created the Joker and Robin, and the facts behind Spider-Man's creation! Read the original unpublished Superman strips (never before printed), behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of Batman, and extensive interviews with Will Eisner, including the rarely seen Wonderman story and an exhaustive discussion about The Spirit. Creators of the Superheroes is the final word on the art and artists at the center of pop culture.
Do you remember when your local drive-in was rocking on a Friday night and all of the monsters were the result of nuclear waste and government conspiracies? Creature Feature is your chance to relive your youth or visit a joyous time of cinematic insanity done right for the first time. Welcome back to the 70s and 80s because the first Triple and a half Creature Feature of the new millennium is set to begin! This issue features three and a half scintillating tales of monsterous horror done right - over the top and gratuitous with a super-cool soundtrack. (Readers are responsible for providing their own tunes.) Grab a date, leave the kids at home, and stuff as many friends in your trunk as possible for out of this world terror in Abducted by Chris Yost, hot girls and feathery friends in Hooters by CB Cebulski, creepy crawlies in Why Did It Have To Be Spiders? by Andy Schmidt, and the first half of the rocktacular Rockenstein by Brian Smith, a tale so demented the drive-in is only willing to screen the first half of it lest they get shut down altogether for public indecency! [Various]
Gather up your wooden stakes, your blood-covered hatchets, and all the skeletons in the darkest depths of your closet, and prepare for a horrifying adventure into the darkest corners of comics history. Dark Horse Comics further corners the market on high quality horror storytelling with one of the most anticipated releases of the decade, a hardcover archive collection of legendary Creepy Magazine. This groundbreaking material turned the world of graphic storytelling on its head in the early 1960s, as phenomenal young artists like Bernie Wrightson and Neal Adams reached new artistic heights with their fascinating explorations of classic and modern horror stories. Brilliant, classic Creepy stories from 1964-1966 raised from the dead after twenty-five years. Featuring work by such comics luminaries as Joe Orlando, Al Williamson, Alex Toth, and Frank Frazetta. Archive editions of Creepy will be the cornerstone of any comic-book library. Volume One reprints the first five terrifying issues of the magazine's original run, reprinted in the original magazine size! On sale June 18. [Various (W/A)]
Pulpy, smart, and scary, the stories in Creepy constituted some of the best short-form horror fiction ever told in comics. With legendary comics writer/editor Archie Goodwin both editing the magazine and crafting most of its storytelling, Creepy was at once a newsstand favorite with fright fans, and a vaunted showcase of fine comics art for serious fans of the art form. For decades, the only sources for these stories were the expensive collectible original issues. Now Dark Horse is collecting all of the original material from the history of Creepy magazine into a hardcover archive library that is garnering rave reviews from fans and critics alike! " . . . this superlatively packaged Creepy Archives hardcover is a fine dénouement for fans of EC and comics history." - Boston Weekly Dig Grab your bleeding glasses and crack open this fourth big volume, collecting Creepy issues #16-#20.B&W. 240 pages HC, 8 3/8" x 10 7/8"
Various (W/A) b&w, 240 pages HC, 8 3/8"" x 10 7/8"" Enter a world of the finest in scary storytelling and dazzling artwork! Creepy Archives Volume 5 continues the critically acclaimed series that throws back the dusty curtain on a treasure trove of amazing comics art and brilliantly blood-chilling stories. From the gorgeously painted full-color covers to the exquisite black-and-white interiors, this groundbreaking archival series resurrects some of the finest graphic storytelling ever printed. From ""The Rats in the Walls' to ""It That Lurks,"" these are infamous tales to chill the blood. Featuring the artwork of comics legends Steve Ditko, Reed Crandall, Angelo Torres, Alex Toth, and more! 2009 Eisner Award nominee-Best Archival Collection/Project
CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 6 Various (W/A) B&W. 240 pages HC, 8 3/8"" x 10 7/8"" Dark Horse Comics continues to showcase its dedication to publishing the greatest comics of all time with the release of the sixth spooky volume of our Creepy magazine archives. This collection of legendary yell yarns includes selections from revered writers Archie Goodwin and Harlan Ellison, among others, and groundbreaking artistic contributions from Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, Angelo Torres, Jack Davis, underground comics great Vaughn Bodé, and more. Treat yourself to this fright-filled tomb, and you'll see why these gore-geous collections have become freaky fixtures on the New York Times bestseller list! Creepy Archives won the 2009 Eisner Award for Best Archival Collection! Creepy Archives includes bonus color pages.
CREEPY ARCHIVES VOLUME 7 Various (W/A) B&W. 200 pages HC, 8 3/8"" x 10 7/8"" Creepy Archives Volume 7 collects a fascinating array of stories from the second great generation of artists and writers in the history of the world's best illustrated horror magazine. As the 1960s ended and the ""70s began, the original, classic creative lineup for Creepy was eventually infused with a slew of new talent, with phenomenal new contributors like Richard Corben, Ken Kelly, and Nicola Cuti joining the ranks of established greats like Reed Crandall, Frank Frazetta, and Al Williamson. This volume of the Creepy Archives series collects more than two hundred pages of distinctive short horror comics in a gorgeous hardcover format. This book reprints all of the original stories from issues #33 to #36 in crisp black-and-white and includes full-color bonus-page reproductions of each issue's cover. Creepy Archives Volume 1 was awarded the 2009 Will Eisner Award for Best Archival Collection, and has sold more than 14,000 copies to date.