(W) Phil Hester (A) Brian Churilla Special price! Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, hulking outcast, medieval prize fighter, Viking raider, God's own leg-breaker. Seeking refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery, a hulking brute is transformed into an immortal warrior monk standing at the gates of Hell itself to keep our world free from its invading armies. This holy warrior arises to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber. Cataclysmic action, quirky humor, and profound pathos for fans of Hellboy and The Goon. Collects the first 4 issues of the surprise hit of the season!
(W) Phil Hester (A) Brian Churilla Holy warrior, unholy war. The Breeder and his monstrous offspring have been defeated, but the mysterious Wound has set his sights on The Anchor's companion, Hofi. The Anchor must choose between finally learning the truth about his past or saving the life of the one he loves. The perfect jumping-on point for anyone who failed to get aboard the comic book juggernaut that is The Anchor! Collects issues #5-8.
Something has been stalking Steve Austin. Something BIG. The moment Bionic Man fans have been clamoring for finally arrives with the introduction of Bigfoot into the hit series. His origins are unknown, but whatever this mysterious creature may be, Steve Austin has something it wants... and it will kill to get it. [(W) Phil Hester, Aaron Gillespie (A) Edgar Tadeo (CA) Alex Ross, Edgar Tadeo]
Part one of an exciting new story arc! The country of Libue is in the bloody throes of a desperate rebellion. While a brutal dictator uses whatever means necessary to squash the rebels, the American government orders OSI to locate and disarm Libue's nuclear missles before they go rogue. Steve plunges into the unforgiving desert on the hunt for the nukes, but finding them could be far tougher and deadlier than the Bionic Man bargained for. [(W) Phil Hester, Aaron Gillespie (A) Edgar Tadeo (CA) Edgar Tadeo, Mike Mayhew]
Groundbreaking filmmaker Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) rebuilds the world's first bionic man, making him better, stronger, and faster than ever before! Steve Austin is plunged into a dangerous world of espionage and high adventure. Reunited with Jaime Sommers (of The Bionic Woman fame), Austin must face a maniacal enemy built from deadly technology and dedicated to the collapse of entire nations! Next, he tracks a deadly conspiracy to foreign territoy, where he discovers his strangest advesary yet - the legendary Bigfoot! Then, Austin faces new threats both foreign and domestic! When the brutal dictator of Libue threatens to use whatever means necessary to squash the rebels of his war-torn nation, the American government sends the Bionic Man to prevent the detonation of nuclear missiles on millions of innocents.
Now's your chance to read "Empire," the first storyline by the new creative team of Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union) that marked the shocking return of The Darkness! Following the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado relocates to the secluded nation of Sierra Muñoz, where he explores new uses of his powers with the help of a shady professor. But Jackie is being manipulated, and when he finally realizes it, not even his Darkness powers may be enough to save him. Death, mayhem, destruction...all that and more are in this Darkness story that will surely become an instant classic. Featuring an unbelievable introductory price, a compelling story and talented creators, how can you go wrong? Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #1-6. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard (CA) Dave Lanphear]
(W) Phil Hester (A) Michael Broussard, Nelson Blake II, Jorge Lucas, & Michael Avon Oeming (Cov) Michael Broussard & Steve Firchow With Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer in full swing, go back rediscover the stories that made Ripclaw the most popular member of the renegade band of heroes called Cyberforce! Collected for the first time! Collects both Ripclaw mini-series plus Ripclaw Pilot Season, a cover gallery and plenty of bonus materials. Full Color 160 pages trade paperback. Expected Ship Date - October 28th, 2009
story PHIL HESTER art SHELDON MITCHELL cover MICHAEL BROUSSARD OUTER DARKNESS! In one of the most explosive THE DARKNESS arcs yet, longtime writer PHIL HESTER (WONDER WOMAN, GODZILLA) and artist SHELDON MITCHELL (PILOT SEASON: STEALTH) push Jackie Estacado, current bearer of the Darkness, to the brink. Having defeated his enemy, The Sovereign, Estacado had hoped to settle into a quiet, peaceful life in Chicago. But a series of attempts on his life, set him on a path that reunites him with old friends, allies and enemies. However, Jackie soon finds that the most dangerous enemies don't come from outside, but rather, from within
PHIL HESTER's EPIC RUN CONCLUDES! Jackie Estacado has been pushed to the limit and beyond. He finally has something worth losing in his life and there is only one true threat to his happiness - the Darkness, itself. Utilizing the Sun Dagger, Estacado will die and plunge himself into the Darkness dimension itself to confront the very source of his gift and his curse. Longtime writer PHIL HESTER (Wonder Woman, Bionic Man) concludes his critically acclaimed run on one of Top Cow's flagship franchises with art by ROMANO MOLENAAR (Within Temptation's the Unforgiving) and LEANDRO OLIVEIRA (Superman) with "Total Darkness." The perfect way to catch up before starting DAVID HINE and JEREMY HAUN's new run! Collects THE DARKNESS #96-100 [(W) Phil Hester (A) Romano Molenaar, Leandro Oliviera (CA) Michael Broussard]
AS SEEN ON CARTOON NETWORK! As Prom Night approaches, romance is in the air, but so is brimstone. Duncan expands his romantic horizons, and a long lost relative makes his brutal claim to Duncan's heritage. Belloc's vacant throne must be bought with blood, Duncans... or his brothers.
Turok, Dinosaur Hunter. Magnus, Robot Fighter. Solar, Man of the Atom. The Mighty Samson. The legendary heroes whose adventures have thrilled comic book readers for over half a century are back, only this time they all share the same time and the same world - ours! Each warrior wrestles with the perils of the twenty-first century, but a greater evil is approaching, one that will unify the legendary champions in a struggle destined to change each forever.
Turok, Dinosaur Hunter. Magnus, Robot Fighter. Solar, Man of the Atom. The Mighty Samson. The legendary heroes whose adventures have thrilled comic book readers for over half a century are back, only this time they all share the same time and the same world - ours! In this breakneck first issue, each warrior wrestles with the perils of the twenty-first century, but a greater evil is approaching, one that will unify the legendary champions in a struggle that will change each forever. Join Eisner-nominated writer Phil Hester (Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, The Bionic Man) and rising star artist Brent Peeples (Last of the Greats, Legenderry: Green Hornet) for the latest and greatest chapter in the Gold Key saga.
The Gold Key universe is here! A sinister force casts its shadow over our world, from Turok's dinosaur game preserve, to Samson's metropolitan slums, to Dr. Solar's African relief mission, to Magnus' war-torn duty station. Will this unseen hand unite the legendary heroes, or divide them? Story by Eisner-nominee Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Mythic) and art by sensational newcomer Brent Peeples (Last of the Greats, Green Hornet: Legenderry)!
(W) Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (C) Alex Ross (main), Phil Hester (1-in-10), Jonathan Lau (1-in-15) The Black Hornet is history, but a new, even deadlier threat has grown right in the heart of Century City, and it may already be too late for The Green Hornet and Kato to stop it. How can Green Hornet scare a street gang out of business when the gang members themselves have no fear of anything, even death? Is the horrifying power behind their fearless ferocity truly supernatural? And just who is Saint Death?
Cover: Alex Ross Writer: Phil Hester Artist: Jonathan Lau Colorist: Ivan Nunes Picking up right where Kevin Smith's Green Hornet left off! The Black Hornet is history, but a new, even deadlier threat has grown right in the heart of Century City, and it may already be too late for The Green Hornet and Kato to stop it. How can Green Hornet scare a street gang out of business when the gang members themselves have no fear of anything - even death? Is the horrifying power behind their fearless ferocity truly supernatural? And just who is Saint Death? Collects issues #11-15 in one volume, along with complete cover gallery. Introduction by Ande Parks
Red hand. One of the world's most proficient assassins-for-hire. He's killed presidents, CEOs, generals and housewives. He's killed just about everything that walks the earth on two feet. Before all that, he was Hayashi Kato's protégé. Now, Redhand's sights are set dead center on Hayashi and his current pupils, the new Green Hornet and Kato. One by one, Red Hand is picking off Century City's undercover heroes, working his way up to a final confrontation with the man Redhand blames for his own loss of humanity- the original Kato. The stakes have never been greater for Britt Reid and company. Along with the epic The Devil You Know arc, this collection contains two stand-alone Green Hornet tales. As the relationship between the new Green Hornet and Kato becomes more complicated, Britt and Mulan find themselves confronting two more relics from the past: a mad German engineer-thief and one of Britt's former MMA sparring partners. This collection features Issues 16-21 of the hit series by Phil Hester, Andie Parks, Igor Vitorino and Ronan Cliquet as well as a complete cover gallery by Phil Hester, Jonathan Lau and Brian Denham. [(W) Phil Hester, Ande Parks (A) Igor Vitorino, Ronan Cliquet (CA) Jonathan Lau]
The Guardians of the Globe are BACK in an all-new, all-exciting series! Your favorite heroes - Brit, Invincible, Best Tiger, Robot, Yeti, Kaboomerang and more - face new challenges of epic proportions. Catch up just in time for the debut of an all new Invincible Universe series! Collects Guarding The Globe, Vol. 2 #1-6. [(W) Phil Hester (A/CA) Todd Nauck, John Rauch]
In the aftermath of Invincible: The Death Of Everyone, Dinosaurus has left his mark on the world. Can heroes from across the universe - Invincible, the Guardians of the Globe, Tech Jacket, the Astounding Wolf-Man, and more - contain the damage? Or are the end times of the Invincible Universe ahead? Collects Invincible Universe #1-6 [(W) Phil Hester (A/CA) Todd Nauck, Gabe Eltaeb]
Science is the key to our understanding of reality; it also happens to be one big lie. Magic is how the world works, and a secret army of troubleshooters fights to keep these unseen gears of the universe turning. But when they become the hunted, the end of everything nears.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE! Science is a lie, an opiate for the masses. The truth is, magic makes the world go 'round. And when magic breaks, MYTHIC fixes it. Apache shaman Waterson, Greek immortal Cassandra, and cell phone salesman Nate Jayadarma are the crack field team assigned with keeping the gears of the supernatural world turning, and more importantly, keeping you from ever knowing about it. Join Eisner nominee PHIL HESTER (Green Arrow, The Coffin) and Eisner winner JOHN McCREA (Hitman, The Boys) on their latest expedition to the dark heart of weird comics.
The weed of crime, which once grew madly in the rich soil of the Great Depression, is now withering on the streets of New York. A new factory has sprung up among the shuttered sweatshops, sweeping the city's most notorious criminals and desperate lowlifes into its employ. When The Shadow's loyal operative Jericho Druke infiltrates the works, he finds it run by a fascist, technocratic madman bent on fomenting the racial tensions that threaten to shatter the United States. The Shadow and his team must destroy this Factory of Death before its lethal product poisons a nation.
The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents are dead, or will soon be, unless new recruit Dynamo can master the incredible but lethal power of the Thunderbelt in time to rescue his teammates from the mysterious Iron Maiden. The timeless heroes return to comics with a vengeance in this blistering first issue from writer Phil Hester (Godzilla, Invincible Universe, Wonder Woman) and artist Andrea Di Vito (Dungeons & Dragons)! [(W) Phil Hester (A/CA) Andrea DiVito]
The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents are dead, or will soon be, unless new recruit Dynamo can master the incredible but lethal power of the Thunderbelt in time to rescue his teammates from the mysterious Iron Maiden. The timeless heroes return to comics with a vengeance in this blistering new series from writer Phil Hester and artist Andrea Di Vito. Collects issues #1-4 of the new series. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Andrea Di Vito (CA) Jerry Ordway]
The hunt for the hidden Judgment Towers between T.H.U.N.D.E.R. and The Subterraneans takes a twist when a mysterious third organization makes a play for the alien artifacts. Lightning receives some sobering news and a powerful new recruit named John Janus appears, but will he join the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents or destroy them? Collects issues #5-8. [(W) Phil Hester (A) Roger Robinson (CA) Jerry Ordway]
