From the subversive mind of Grant Morrison, a reality-bending sci-fi adventure like no other, brought to life with stunning artwork from Frazer Irving! Washed-up Hollywood screenwriter Ray Spass is caught in a downward spiral of broken relationships, wild parties and self-destruction. Out of luck and out of chances, he's one failed script away from fading into obscurity. Little does he know he's about to write the story of his life. As his imagination runs rampant, Ray must join forces with his own fictional character Max Nomax on a reality-bending race to stop the entire universe from imploding... without blowing his own mind in the process.
One of the hottest new series of the year gets its first, new reader friendly-priced collection! Fillmore Press was once Madder Red, a homicidal maniac and criminal overlord who ruled the city of Bedlam. Now he's been cured of his mania, and says he wants to help protect the place he once terrorized - but can he be trusted? Collects Bedlam #1-6. [(W) Nick Spencer (A) Riley Rossmo (CA) Frazer Irving]
Fillmore Press, formerly the maniacal crime lord Madder Red, is trying to protect the city he once terrorized - but what happens when the city turns on itself? No one is safe when a new killer emerges, pulling unseen strings and wreaking chaos on every corner. Collects Bedlam #7-11. [(W) Nick Spencer (A) Ryan Browne (CA) Frazer Irving]
From New York Times bestselling author Chad Kultgen (The Average American Male; Men, Women, & Children) and critically acclaimed artist Piotr Kowalski (Marvel Knights: Hulk, Sex) comes a scifi epic that is truly one of a kind. We poisoned our planet. Sucked it dry of natural resources. Killed one another in the name of gods that never existed, and survived despite it all. Now, at the very edges of the fabric of spacetime, the universe itself is starting to decay... Three warring races-the Human Empire, the organic Duron, and the cybernetic Luminids-must band together to stop their mutual destruction, and the future of the galaxy rests on Captain Rhodes and the crew of the H.E. Woden. Perfect for fans of the gritty realism of the rebooted Battlestar Galactica coupled with the sense of exploration and teamwork found in classic Star Trek. [(W) Chad Kultgen (A) Piotr Kowalski (CA) Frazer Irving]
WE LOST. THEY WON. In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, the world's greatest super-heroes and deadliest super-villains must form an alliance to prevent their own extermination. Two arch-enemies, Nox, a driven hero, and Red Reaper, a ruthless villain, form a volatile partnership for the greater good. The enemy of your enemy is your friend -- but will they be able to ultimately put aside their bitter past to prevent global genocide? What happens when all the battle lines are redrawn and foes become unlikely allies in a desperate war for the fate of the very planet -- and the outcome of a species? Written by Simon Spurrier (X-CLUB, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOME FRONT, WOLVERINE: DANGEROUS GAMES), EXTERMINATION is a superhero survival story by an author that boldly explores the dark crevices of an entire genre. [(W) Simon Spurrier (CA) Frazer Irving]
Space is dead. Why conquer other planets when there's a perfectly good Earth in the universe next door? Heidi, a girl born in garbage. Rex, a soldier gone rogue. The only thing between them and their destiny is an empire of a hundred different Earths, across a hundred alternate timelines. One majestic planet dominates them all: HIGHER EARTH. Created and written by Sam Humphries (OUR LOVE IS REAL, Marvel's THE ULTIMATES, FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES), HIGHER EARTH VOLUME 1 collects the first five issues of the sold out series, featuring arresting art by Francesco Biagini (ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST). Also includes Higher Earth #5, the secret origin issue, drawn by MORNING GLORIES fan-favorite artist, Joe Eisma! [(W) Sam Humphries (A) Francesco Biagini, Joe Eisma (CA) Frazer Irving]
Heidi, a girl born in garbage. Rex, a soldier gone rogue. The only thing between them and their destiny is an empire of a hundred different Earths, across a hundred alternate timelines. Now, with nowhere else to turn, Heidi must ally herself with the last person she ever suspected. But can they be trusted, or has Heidi lost sight of the truth? Created and written by Sam Humphries (UNCANNY X-FORCE, FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES) HIGHER EARTH Volume 2 collects issues 6-9 of the fast-paced epic of infinite possibilities featuring arresting art by Francesco Biagini (ELRIC: THE BALANCE LOST, DINGO). Collects Higher Earth issues #6-9. [(W) Sam Humphries (A) Francesco Biagini (CA) Frazer Irving]
Alistair Meath now finds himself sleeping rough on the pitiless streets of West London, profoundly traumatized by his experiences in space and then Assante's lab. But it seems that another man has taken on the role of Alistair Meath while he was away-a man who is physically identical to him.
(W) Eric Nolen-Weathington (A) Frazer Irving From his earliest work in Britain's 2000AD to his contributions with Wildstorm, Dark Horse, and Marvel Comics, and finally to his recent Batman work for DC Comics, Frazer Irving has been one of Comics' top artists of the moody and the macabre. When not performing with his London-based band, this true Modern Master is hard at work redefining and challenging the boundaries of comic art with his innovative digital techniques and style. Irving's career is profiled through an exhaustive interview with the artist, where he outlines his creative process, and presents reams of rare and unseen art, including a gallery of commissioned pieces, and a full-color gallery of his work.
Welcome to the Library. It's here that every story ever written is catalogued and monitored by a single man, who's begun to notice something strange: the books are rebelling. ? Image Comics proudly presents this experimental graphic novella from writer W. MAXWELL PRINCE and artist JOHN AMOR, which recounts a troublesome week in the Library via seven short stories-one for each day-that use comics, infographics, prose, and poetry to play with the graphic medium and explore the multivalent world of living narrative.
With great power comes great responsibility, but who has time for that in the New York City art scene? Tim is finally realizing that his powers are not just a manifestation of his manic depression, and what better way to use them than to exact total revenge on the hipsters and jocks that have tormented him? Tune in to issue #2 of POLARITY where Tim defames and debases hipsters as only SAY ANYTHING frontman Max Bemis could write. Each issue comes with a free download for a new original song written and performed by Max Bemis! [(W) Max Bemis (A) Jorge Coelho (CA) Frazer Irving]
As Tim starts to become comfortable with his new powers, he begins fighting the good fight unconventionally, attacking evils relevant to people of his generation. Meanwhile, Dr. Mays seems to have his own plans for Tim... Issue #3 of POLARITY is teeming with even more dark humor and commentary on the life of an indecisive 20-something as only SAY ANYTHING frontman Max Bemis could write. Each issue comes with a free download for a new original song written and performed by Max Bemis! [(W) Max Bemis (A) Jorge Coelho (CA) Frazer Irving]
Did Tim really think he was the only one? What destruction could other mentalillness powers hold? With Tim being only as powerful as he is insane, he's going to have to get a little crazy to save the happiness he's finally found, as he goes up against the mental cases Mays has up his sleeve... Each issue comes with a free download for a new original song written and performed by Max Bemis! Special Notes: Ships with free download code for an all-new original Max Bemis written & performed song. [(W) Max Bemis (A) Jorge Coelho (CA) Frazer Irving]
What if having super powers meant losing your mind? Tim Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art - better known as Brooklyn. But after surviving a near fatal car accident, Tim discovers that his bipolar medication hasn't just been subduing his manic depression - it's been suppressing his super powers. Max Bemis is not only an incredibly talented songwriter (and lead singer for the band Say Anything), but an exciting, fresh voice in comics. Jorge Coelho serves up dynamic, expressive action while keeping POLARITY grounded. This collection comes with a free download code for the entire POLARITY E.P., including a fifth original song written and performed by Max Bemis! [(W) Max Bemis / (A) Jorge Coelho / (CA) Frazer Irving]
We can't get enough innovative mash-ups of some of our favorite genres: horror and mystery. Plus, we're fascinated with the science of near-death experiences! It's the near future, and some people who have had Near-death Experiences have come back changed. They exhibit extreme behavioral changes, becoming increasingly paranoid and violent, and no one knows why. People who have had NdE's fall immediately under suspicion, and in some cases are murdered by justice-seeking vigilantes. It is in this world where Beth, a quiet high school student with a bright future, will learn just how quickly friends and family will turn on her when she has the bad luck of surviving the worst night of her life... Award-winning novelist Jason Starr (Wolverine Max, The Chill) and artist Andrea Mutti (Conan, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) deliver a gripping but deeply human drama set in an uncertain world. [(W) Jason Starr (A) Andrea Mutti (CA) Frazer Irving]
Awardwinning novelist Jason Starr (Wolverine Max, The Chill) and artist Andrea Mutti (Conan, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) deliver a gripping but deeply human drama set in an uncertain world. Near future, and some people who have had NearDeath Experiences have come back changed. They exhibit extreme behavioral changes, becoming increasingly paranoid and violent, and no one knows why. People who have had NDE's fall immediately under suspicion, and in some cases, are murdered by justiceseeking vigilantes. It is in this world where Beth, a quiet high school student with a bright future, will learn just how quickly friends and family will turn on her when she has the bad luck of surviving the worst night of her life Collects the complete miniseries, issues #14.
Two members of Task Force X are back in these all-new adventures! First up: Revenge Of Kobra by writer Mike W. Barr and artist Philippe Briones. To oppose the terrorist Kobra is to earn his un-dying hatred, and that's what the samurai Katana did when she killed his beloved Eve. Now Kobra stalks Katana beyond the bounds of the Earth itself, to a supernatural world where he will steal from her everything that she has-including her very soul! And in Suicide Squad Black, by writer Jai Nitz and artist Scot Eaton, Sebastian Faust, the U.S. government's top arcane operative, has gone rogue! To track down America's most dangerous magician, Amanda Waller assembles a special-ops team unlike any other: an expendable coven of dark-arts experts including El Diablo, Enchantress and Gentleman Ghost. They are Suicide Squad Black, and they will take you to places where even the dead can die!
Katana: Revenge Of Kobra part 3! Trapped in the mystic dimension within the Soultaker sword, Katana and her husband, Maseo, fight the forces of the mad swordsmith Muramasa, who has amassed an army to invade the world outside-our world! Suicide Squad Black part 3! Suicide Squad Black comes face to face with Sebastian Faust, who naturally makes Amanda Waller's supernatural enforcers an offer they can't refuse. Will the Suicide Squad make (another) deal with the devil?
THE END OF A MARRIAGE W. MAXWELL PRINCE's exploration of things ending continues as another all-star artist joins the party: CASPAR WIJNGAARD of HOMESICK PILOTS! Here, two former lovers find themselves-per a stipulation of their divorce settlement-locked in eternal mortal combat! Watch the rise and fall of their doomed loveand the bloody, multi-genre aftermath! We'll say it again: all things come to a close; these are the SWAN SONGS.
The team is rocked by the death of one of their own. They won't have much time to mourn, though, as a face from the past thought long gone returns! Plus, NoMan is forced to answer for the sins of his pastââ¬Â¦
Inhumans Vs. X-Men tie-in! The Inhumans are at war with the X-Men, and right now, the X-Men seem to have the upper hand. It's during perilous times like these that heroes prove their mettle. Unfortunately for the Inhuman race, their usual heroes have been captured. So who's the only hope of salvation? Why, Maximus the Mad, of course!
An Inhumans vs. X-Men tie-in! • Maximus the Mad, exiled Inhuman Prince, has discovered the formula for Terrigen Crystals! • With his newly formed squad of Inhuman villains (including Triton?), he's traveling the globe gathering the necessary ingredients. • If he succeeds, he could end the war between Inhumans and X-Men in a single stroke - but where's the fun in that?
In the depths of Black Bolt's Quiet Room, the daughters of the fallen Inhuman Auran plot a desperate attempt to resurrect her. They are determined to reunite their family, even if means the fall of the entire Inhuman race! The cost of cheating death is high, and all of New Attilan will pay it! Then, a long simmering conflict turns into outright war -- it's the Inhumans vs. the X-Men! The mutants will be fierce foes, because they're fighting for their very lives! Who is the Inhumans' only hope for salvation? Why, Maximus the Mad, of course! He could stop the war - but where would be the fun in that? Charles Soule bring his epic saga to an end with a story that will leave the Inhumans forever changed! Collecting UNCANNY INHUMANS #15-20.
