Facing consequences for his most recent act of vigilantism, Sam plummets towards rock bottom. Meanwhile, the Blue Flame gets a firsthand look at what happens when an entire civilization is annihilated. Shattered by what he witnesses, the Flame desperately searches for some proof of a benevolent force in the universe, as Sam faces his own oblivion in Milwaukee.
The Blue Flame nearly dies in search of God. Reed and Dee have little luck getting Mateo out of custody. And Sam, recently sober and with a new job, begs for forgiveness and to be let back in the house. The case for humanity collapses as apologies are offered and taken.
The Blue Flame presents his opening argument to the Tribunal Consensus, finally beginning to make his case for the salvation of humanity by leading a hyper-visual tour of its beautiful accomplishments. But at home in Milwaukee, Sam Brausam is still dealing with extensive PTSD and becomes volatile in the house. With a baby well on the way, his sister Dee demands he go to a tragedy support group and seek help or move out. As the defense makes its counter opening argument, Sam faces prying and morbid curiosity from his new group therapy peers, leading him to seek solace with Reed Gordon again-but she may be unwilling to offer any, given her own dark and tragic past.
The Blue Flame is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named Sam Brausam. In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame's identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he?
The all-new conspiracy thriller continues from red hot creators Ales Kot (Secret Avengers) and Adam Gorham (Zero)! The biotechnology that is threatening to end us all is out on the streets of New York and Archer is the only one who can stop it - with his bow and arrows, without pants. The group responsible for stealing the virus continues to play the city against the team. But who are they?
FOUR HEROES. FOUR STORIES. ONE TICKING CLOCK. There is a secret black market in New York. It is hidden in plain sight - in our streets, trains, and restaurants. Those who know how to navigate it exchange secrets of extraordinary nature. But when the secret in circulation is a biological weapon derived from Vine technology, the gloves are off - and the most extraordinary agents are released to stop the disaster before it occurs. Otherwise, in less than thirty minutes, there will be no world to come back to. X-O Manowar, Archer, Neville Alcott, Detective Cejudo and Betamax are ready to save the world. Red-hot writer Ales Kot (Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier) and rising star Adam Gorham (Zero) go in deep with an unlikely cast of superhuman operators for an undercover conspiracy action thriller in the darkest corners of the Valiant Universe. Collecting Dead Drop #1-4.
When the choice is vengeance or honor, which lies at the heart of a Sardaukar? Jopati Kolona one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. The Sardaukar are unbeatable, unbending in their devotion to the emperor, and feared throughout the galaxy. When Jopati meets Duke Leto of House Atreides, the house he believes responsible for the destruction of his home planet and family, he will be forced to question a life-long hatred. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold on Dune for his master, Jopati will be forced to choose between duty and forgiveness. A poignant, blood-soaked tale expanding the rich mythology of Frank Herbert's Dune by New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson with artist Adam Gorham (The New Mutants: Dead Souls, Punk Mambo).
Jopati Kolona is one of the Sardaukar: the emperor's elite military unit. Tasked with overthrowing the Atreides stronghold during the events of Dune, Jopati must choose between duty and forgiveness. Meanwhile, as Paul Atreides meets his destiny in bat
Spinning directly out of the epic Red Sonja title written by Mark Russell! Prince Cyril's plan to murder Sonja The Red is diverted, due to battles with giants. But from the battles comes a discovery, and a mysterious collection of allies begins to unite. By Mark Russell (Red Sonja, Year Of The Villain), Bryce Ingman (Edgar Allen Poe's Snifter Of Terror) and Craig Rousseau (The Flash).
They aren't the X-Men-in-training anymore! The New Mutants are launching themselves headfirst into some of the creepiest corners of the Marvel Universe, going on the missions no one else will. But does they know what they're really hunting for? The enigmatic Magik leads Wolfsbane, Rictor, Boom-Boom and Strong Guy into battle with paranormal threats that might just tear them apart! Braving an Arctic research base where everyone has mysteriously died! Helping a scared boy alone in the woods! Attempting to save a crashing planewith the passengers trying to stop them! Breaking into Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum! And attending a funeralfor one of their own! All the while, the New Mutants wonder what their true mission is - and what they finally discover will shake them to their core! Collecting New Mutants: Dead Souls #1-6.
Punk Mambo is a hard-living voodoo priestess who grew up in London, then relocated to the Bayou. Now, she's a mystical mercenary for hire. In her first-ever solo series, Punk Mambo investigates a series of abductions in the New Orleans Gutter Punk scene, stumbling upon a deadlier mystery that takes her to the haunted shores of Haiti. From writer Cullen Bunn (Venom) and artist Adam Gorham (X-Force) comes this hilariously horrifying tale. New characters, new places, same Punk attitude! Great for fans of Dead at 17 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Go punk yourself! Punk Mambo is a hard-living voodoo priestess who grew up in London, then relocated to Louisiana's Bayou Country. Now, she's a mystical mercenary for hire. In her first-ever solo series, Punk Mambo investigates a series of abductions in the New Orleans gutter punk scene, stumbling upon a deadlier mystery that takes her to the haunted shores of Haiti. From writer Cullen Bunn (Venom) and artist Adam Gorham (New Mutants: Dead Souls) comes this hilariously horrifying breakout adventure for Valiant's fan-favorite mystic malcontent. Collecting the complete Punk Mambo five-issue limited series, along with Punk Mambo #0 from writer Peter Milligan and artist Robert Gill.
• It's the Technet versus the Technet - and only the Technet will survive! • Also in this issue - Rocket in court! It's the trial of the (light) century, and there's only one thing keeping our hero out of the iron hotel... • ...the galaxy's greatest lawyer, Murd Blurdock!
• Rocket in the hoosegow! He's doing bird in the toughest stir in the sector - the brutal space prison they call...the Colon! • It's a living hell with no exits and a tailor-made punishment for every inmate - and if Rocket can't break out in one night... • ...he'll get broken out? Wait, what? How does that work?
• On the lam and in the gutter, Rocket needs cash - lots of it, and yesterday. • That means tommy guns at dawn - as Rocket steals from an interplanetary mobster who makes the Kingpin look like Aunt May! • Guest-starring Deadpool, the sad clown of space! Nyah, buy it, see?
• Castor Gnawbarque III is the richest sentient in three sectors and CEO of the Beavertron Corporation. Rocket is neither of these things. • By the end of this issue, one of them will be holding 10 billion credits and one will have a bullet in the head. • It's the same one.
Get ready for a life of spacecrime with Rocket! It's a dirty universe out there, even when you're not regularly mistaken for trash-foraging vermin. And it's about to get dirtier. He thought his paws were clean, that he was on the up-and-up. But then an old flame swam back into his life, and he was back in the gamethe heist game. Rocket will end up in court in the trial of the (light) century, and there's only one thing keeping our hero out of the iron hotel: the galaxy's greatest lawyer, Murd Blurdock! Is he worth his fee, or will Rocket be forced to break out of prison - again?! Plus: An interplanetary mobster who makes the Kingpin look like Aunt May! Deadpool! Castor Gnawbarque III, the richest sentient in three sectors! AndRanger Rocket, sheriff of Halfworld?! Collecting Rocket #1-6.
Something is killing the Shuma Goraths! That's usually great news, but Kulan Gath thinks he's finally figured out how to consume the elder god, and it's bad news for our plane of existence. Dr. Strange and Elektra recruit Conan for their plan to kill Kulan Gath. Now that is some great news.
The Savage Avengers assemble! Wolverine, Conan, Dr. Strange, Elektra, Black Widow, Hellstrom, Voodoo, Magik...and more. The heroes draw up a battle plan against Kulan Gath, and you'll be thrilled as Conan wields a most unexpected weapon in the fight against darkness.
UNBOUND FORCE - Part TWO! According to the JEDI, fear leads to anger, and anger leads to hate. But does hate lead to suffering...or power? As DARTH VADER'S Force abilities spiral out of control, his lieutenant Sab? is caught in the maelstrom - and finally must confront the horrifying consequences of her choice to serve him. Will she choose darkness over light?
The war is over. The Dragon is destroyed. The city is saved. But at what cost? Splinter is gone, the Turtles are in disarray, and the Shredder has returned. But all is not as it seems as the Turtles' most-feared enemy struggles with this new opportunity to regain his honor. Meanwhile, a nearly decimated Foot Clan belongs to Karai, but can she truly rise to the task in the shadow of its greatest warrior? And how does a newly-changed Leatherhead fit into a post-mutation NYC?
When threatened with losing his daughter, ex-con and former drug addict Mason falls into old habits, stumbling through a string of desperate criminal acts whose repercussions quickly become deadly serious. Collects The Violent #1-5.
