(W) Steve Niles (A) Marcelo Frusin (CA) John Romita It's Kick-Ass versus Hit-Girl. Mindy screeches into Albuquerque to kill the Dave imposter who's been running gangs in New Mexico. Old superhero allies become enemies as Hit-Girl sets out to avenge Dave and stop Patience's criminal operations for good. Can Patience survive, hunted by the best assassin in the business? And could she kill a child to save herself? Collects KICK-ASS VS. HIT-GIRL #1-5

(W/A) Taigami (CA) Gerardo Sandoval The breakout star of DEATH OF THE VENOMVERSE gets his own book! Japan, 977. Kintaro was once just a normal young boy - until the symbiotic being Clinter bonded with him, forming Kid Venom! Together they have made their presence known to the evil symbiotes taking people hostage, but who else has their eye on Kintaro and his symbiote? New allies join forces to protect their city against the unknown! Could the mysterious item Kintaro finds hold the key to the Multiverse? If so, only Kid Venom can unlock it! But who shall stand in his way? The world of Kid Venom expands as new characters and dangers are revealed! Collecting KID VENOM: ORIGINS and KID VENOM (2024) #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Christa Faust, Gary Phillips A criminal is immersed in chemicals that disfigure him, driving him mad and giving birth to the Joker. As Joker sets out to break Commissioner Gordon, shooting and crippling Gordon's daughter, Batman races to rescue him. This edgy adaptation by Hard Case Crime novelist Christa Faust expands and adds intricate layers to the cast and events of the graphic novel, further examining the nature of morality.

(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Stegman Darkness reigns! After a campaign of terror across the galaxy, Knull reaches Earth - and he hasn't come alone! With an army of hundreds of thousands of symbiote dragons at his command, the King in Black is a force unlike any Earth's heroes have ever faced. Eddie Brock, A.K.A. Venom, has seen firsthand the chaos that even one of Knull's monsters can wreak. Can anyone possibly survive this onslaught? Outgunned and outmanned, Earth's heroes are reeling. It will take everything they've got to face the God of the Abyss as he ensnares the planet in everlasting darkness! Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman present the definitive chapter in their three-year-long VENOM saga that changed everything you thought you knew about symbiotes - and they're raising the stakes for the entire Marvel Universe! Hail to the king! Collecting KING IN BLACK #1-5. 144 PGS./Rated T+

(W) Todd McFarlane, Sean Lewis (A) Javi Fernandez (CA) Puppeteer Lee When one of the vilest creatures ever imprisoned in Hell is released back onto Earth, Spawn follows the clues right into a trap set just for him. But why does Kincaid want Spawn to ascend the throne of Hell, and what of the prophecy of the KING SPAWN? Collects KING SPAWN #1-6.

(W) Sean Lewis, Todd McFarlane (A) Javi Fernandez & Various (CA) Javi Fernandez Spawn returns to where his journey began: New York City. This is where the God Throne, the Dead Zones, and the prophecy of King Spawn all collide. Will Spawn take the crown, or will he doom the world instead? Collects KING SPAWN #7-12

Kirby: Genesis - Captain Victory focuses on a diverse group of intergalactic lawmen who travel the cosmos, fighting against the forces hell-bent on universe-wide domination. Lead by the mysterious warrior dubbed 'Captain Victory,' the Rangers fight the scariest, strangest, and most terrifying monsters and mad men they can find. Unbeknownst to his own men, however, Captain Victory is harboring a terrible secret, the kind that could destroy not only the Galactic Rangers, but bring about the destruction of all of time and space! Collecting Kirby: Genesis - Captain Victory #1-6!

(W) Dan Abnett, John Tomlinson (A) Gary Erskine, More (CA) Alan Davis Since the days of King Arthur, the mystical Green Knight has been the protector and embodiment of Britain. Now, as Earth faces environmental disaster, several unlikely champions - including detective Dai Thomas, reporter Kate McClellan and writer Ben Gallagher - find themselves empowered to protect the land! But what are the mysterious spirits of the Pendragon? And can these newly minted heroes - along with Union Jack and WWII hero Albion - unravel the mystery of the Omni-Corporation and stave off the arcane evil of the Bane? It's a moody and suspenseful thriller as only Marvel UK can provide! And when the Knights formally become a superteam, they'll face the menaces of Mys-Tech, Baron Blood, Death's Head II - and the Bane's terrifying master, the Red Lord! Collecting KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1990) #1-18, KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1992) #1-15, MYS-TECH WARS #1-4 and DARK GUARD #1-4. Rated T+

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Stefano Simeone From the critically acclaimed and Eisner-Award winning writer Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), along with artist Stefano Simeone (Good Luck) comes this essential prequel to the epic events of Black Hammer volume 1. The Last Days of Black Hammer details the heroics of Joe Weber-the original hero known as Black Hammer-at the height of his power, along with the rest of the main Black Hammer heroes like Golden Gail, Abraham Slam, and Barbalien in the final days leading up their cataclysmic battle with the cosmic villain Anti-God and their imprisonment on the limbo farm! Collects the original Substack series for the first time!

(W) Trey Walker (A) Hoyt Silva Special NONSTOP! Imprint trade paperback where Scout releases a World Premiere issue followed by the entire story in a collected volume at a special reduced price! Seven issues worth of art and story for the price of five! Time is ticking for the World's last superhero. Disillusioned, Lincoln Adams (a.k.a. Unstoppable) must make peace with the changing world around him-can there truly be a place for him in a world without Supers? After learning of his terminal disease, Lincoln sees an easy way out; however, the re-emergence of an old Arch-Nemesis, and a new shadowy masked figure, turn Lincoln's plans of an easy passing on their head. Can Lincoln stop this new threat before the disease stops him?

(W) Erica Schultz (A) Belviso, Giada (CA) Elena Casagrande 'Laura Kinney - once known as X-23, now inheritor of the mantle of Wolverine - takes the fight to those who stand as enemies to mutantkind! Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector! THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT SHE DOES! Laura Kinney was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind - but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, this Wolverine takes it upon herself to right these wrongs no matter who stands in her way! And that includes Daredevil, the Woman Without Fear! With antimutant hatred at an all-time high, Laura must sniff out a terrorist plot before it leads to human deaths - and mutants taking the blame! If Wolverine and Daredevil can't quell the unrest in the city, an even more explosive result may derail mutant-human relations forever! Plus: When Bucky Barnes needs to track down a renegade scientist, who bette

(W) Gail Simone (A/CA) Jim Calafiore Fan-favorite creators Gail Simone and J. Calafiore return to the city whose citizens are hunted-not by villains, but by heroes! The survivors of Leaving Megalopolis reluctantly return to the doomed city, still controlled by superheroes turned brutal killers, on a rescue mission straight into the heart of madness! Collects issues #1-#6.

(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Tradd Moore, Felipe Sobreiro The LUTHER STRODE Saga ends here. Luther and Petra are on the road that will lead them to the final confrontation with Cain, the first murderer and architect of Luther's pain. Collects THE LEGACY OF LUTHER STRODE #1-6

For five years, Luther Strode has been the legend terrifying criminals. But now the criminals have struck back, and the hunt for Luther Strode is on. Can Luther survive old enemies working with new friends? Collects THE LEGEND OF LUTHER STRODE #1-6

From the pages of Bill Willingham's Legenderry: A Steampunk Adventure... it's Green Hornet and Kato, goggles-deep in an all-out gang war. Against a Neo-Victorian backdrop of clockworks and bowler hats, writer Daryl Gregory and artist Brent Peeples take the classic pulp crusaders and their war against crime - infiltrating the enemy in their colorful masked guises -- to whole new levels of whimsy and wonder! When Little Lord Homicide makes his claim as heir to the Big City's underworld, the pint-sized child psychopath incites a gang war against the reigning Veiled Lady... and draws our disguised heroes into a web of intrigue and revenge. As urban warriors from every dank alleyway pour into the violent cobblestone streets, a mysterious new player known as the Brass Hornet makes the chaos decidedly personal by offering a king's ransom for the Green Hornet's head!

(W/A) Keith Giffen & Various (CA) Dusty Abell, Bob Smith It's the Legion of Super-Heroes like you've never seen them before, as the United Planets becomes a darker place, with familiar characters changed and the Earth overtaken by alien invaders-prompting the Legion to take on these dangerous new threats. Now this bold era of DC history is collected in an omnibus edition! Collects Legion of Super-Heroes #1-39, Timber Wolf #1-5, Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1-3, and Adventures of Superman #478.

(W) Tom Tully (A) Eric Bradbury, Mike Western (CA) Eric Bradbury The third collection of Britain's best-loved homegrown superhero collects stories published in Buster from 1978 through to 1979. Billy Farmer, AKA the Leopardman continues to juggle his tough home life with his career as Selbridge's premier superhero! As the Leopardman, Billy has managed to thwart countless dastardly villains, but now he faces an all new challenge as The Snow Beast is in town, intent on causing chaos during a cold winter!

She's one of the mightiest heroes not just on Earth but in the entire galaxy! Now learn exactly how Carol Danvers became the woman she is - the Avenger she is - in the definitive origin of Captain Marvel! When sudden, crippling anxiety attacks sideline Carol in the middle of a fight, she finds herself reliving memories of a life she thought was far behind her. You can't outrun where you're from - and sometimes, you have to go home again. But while Carol takes a temporary leave from duty to unravel her past, trouble comes looking for her. A weapon has been unleashed, and Carol's sleepy coastal town is about to become the center of its world. But there are skeletons in Captain Marvel's closet - and what she discovers will change her entire life! Collecting LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL (2018) #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Vita Ayala (A) Tana Ford (CA) Raul Allen What is the cost of freedom? Wanted fugitive Livewire has been on the run for months from the authorities for shutting down the country's power in an effort to protect people gifted with powers. Will a shocking offer to go public from a renowned local politician pull Livewire into a political spotlight? Valiant's breakout heroine fights to clear her name in the next electrifying volume from rising stars Vita Ayala (Prisoner X) and Tana Ford (Avengers)! Collecting LIVEWIRE #9-12.

(W) Chris Elopoulos, Audrey Loeb (A) Ig Guara, Various (CA) Karl Kerschl Pet Avengers assemble! And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes were?totally unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, the Inhumans' teleporting dog, Lockjaw, scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar for the adventures of Lockjaw, Throg the Frog of Thunder, Lockheed the dragon, Falcon's bird Redwing, Hairball the bouncing cat, Zabu the saber-tooth tiger and the unbelievable Ms. Lion: the Pet Avengers! But will Devil Dinosaur answer the call to battle? Can the team keep the Infinity Gems away from Thanos? And what happens when Throg discovers a threat to the mythical creatures of the Dream Realm? Collecting LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #1-4 and LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS UNLEASHED #1-4.

(W) Al Ewing, Jason Aaron (A) Lee Garbett, More (CA) Lee Garbett As Asgardia's one-man secret service, Loki is ready to lie, cheat and steal his way through the most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him - starting with a heart-stopping heist at Avengers Tower! Loki takes on Lorelei in Monte Carlo's casinos, heads to the ancient past on a quest for a magical sword and puts together a crew to crack the deepest dungeons of Asgardia itself! Plus: Axis pits him against the brutish Thor, god of evil! But who is King Loki? What vile scheme has he been brewing all this time? And what does this shadowy king's very existence mean for our Loki? Collecting LOKI: AGENT OF ASGARD (2014) 1-17, ORIGINAL SIN (2014) 5.1-5.5, material from ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE (2014) 1. Rated T+

Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages

(W) Christine Beigel (A) Pierre Fouillet Join Lola and her quirky and hilarious super club of crocodiles, sharks, dinosaurs (in undies), skeletons, and her cat Hot Dog, for a death-defying adventure to... her elementary school. When Lola's teacher is out sick due to a "small accident," a miserable substitute takes over her history class. Weird things start happening like resident Friendly Falls middle-aged villain, Max Imum, joining the class and calling the sub "Mommy," students disappearing, and the class adding real monsters to the curriculum. Today's lesson is simple... survive until the bell. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

Destiny in the stars! Emperor Dorrek VIII is the son of Kree hero Mar-Vell and the Skrull Princess Anelle. For years, he lived on Earth as the heroic Young Avenger called Hulkling, evading the clutches of both bloodthirsty empires. But his long-avoided destiny has caught up to him, and now Hulkling must take the throne! Elsewhere, the young Cotati called Quoi faces his hour of ascension! Will he become the Celestial Messiah, the role he was prophesized to play - or will his mother, Mantis, stand in his way? Plus: The Avenger called Swordsman may be long dead, but his shadow looms large across the galaxy! And in South America, Conan finds himself targeted by slavers from beyond the stars - and only Venom can help him avoid a grisly fate! Collecting LORDS OF EMPYRE: EMPEROR HULKLING, CELESTIAL MESSIAH and SWORDSMAN; and EMPYRE: SAVAGE AVENGERS. Rated T+

(W) Michael Moreci (A/CA) Sas Milledge Before he met Batman, Dick Grayson discovered the power of young love-and its staggering cost-at the magical Lost Carnival. Haly's traveling circus no longer has the allure of its glamorous past, but it still has one main attraction: the Flying Graysons, a family of trapeze artists featuring a teenage Dick Grayson. The only problem is that Dick loathes spending his summers performing tired routines for dwindling crowds. When the Lost Carnival opens nearby and threatens to pull Haly's remaining customers, Dick is among those drawn to its nighttime glow. But there are ancient forces at work at the Lost Carnival, and when Dick meets the mysterious Luciana and her nomadic family, he may be too mesmerized to recognize the danger ahead. Beneath the carnival's dazzling fireworks, Dick must decide between who he is and who he wants to be-choosing either loyalty to his family history or a glittering future with new friends and romance. Author Michael Moreci and illustrator Sas Milledge will suspend readers from a tightrope in this graphic novel, redefini

(W/A/CA) Thom Zahler You demanded it, and now comicdom's favorite super couple is back in this graphic novel romcom! A few years have passed, and Mark and Abby are now the proud parents of two children: James and his sister Hayley. Now they're navigating the world of play dates, diapers, and field trips, while also running an art gallery and saving the world. Meanwhile, Darkblade and Amazonia have broken up, and Charlotte's worried about dying alone. Also, Hayley has started glowing. But that's totally normal, right? The more things change, the more they stay the same, so return to the sweetness and humor of the world of Love and Capes, from Harvey-nominated creator Thom Zahler (Warning Label, My Little Pony) and fall in love all over again.

(W) Don McGregor, Various (A) George Tuska, Various (CA) Ron Wilson Luke Cage defends the streets of New York City, and even takes the fight to the outer boroughs, in this Epic Collection completing his solo adventures! He'll face menaces as tough as Moses Magnum, as bizarre as the Mace?and as infuriating as the Gem Theater's always-unpredictable vending machine! It's all set against the gritty streets of 1970s Times Square, a location as colorful as anything Marvel's minds have ever conjured up. Cage will also face an all-new and amped-up Chemistro; the Spear, who seeks to settle a score with the man who made Luke Cage bulletproof; and an adversary as unstoppable as death itself: the IRS! Also featuring the debut of Bill Foster as Giant-Man - and the one and only Piranha Jones! Collecting POWER MAN #24-47 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Bachs (CA) Canaan White Luke Cage stars in the street-level crossover you've been waiting for! In the wake of the Anti-Vigilante Act, New York's new mayor has been trying to save the city from behind a desk. But when the Big Apple descends into a full-on Gang War, Luke must use every power he has to protect the innocent and save his city! Cage goes undercover, dons a mask and takes his battle to the streets to track down a new generation of Spider-Slayers, bigger and deadlier than ever! But he won't be alone: Danny Rand, Jessica Jones and Cloak & Dagger join the fight for the soul of New York! But after breaking the anti-vigilante law, can Luke still be mayor? And more important, will he even want to be? Collecting LUKE CAGE: GANG WAR #1-4. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Michael Allred From Madman's first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein's superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science-fiction films, pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic-book classic! The Madman universe library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman comics (a.k.a. the 'Madmaniverse') in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan! This 680-page volume collects Madman's adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting 'For the Record,' Madman (original series) #1-#3, Madman Adventures #1-#3, and Madman Comics #1-#10, bonus pinups by some of comics' greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, and more; and featuring THEY!- Allred's never-before-published first effort to make comics!

(W) Michael Allred & Various (A) Steve Rude, Michael Avon Oeming The Madman comics universe begins here-with over 600 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred! For the first time, Madman's debut series is presented in color for the ultimate surreal superhero reading experience in a deluxe, oversized, hardcover format. Volume two collects many of Mike Allred's popular Madman Comics stories including numerous Madman spinoffs and crossovers featuring the Superman/Madman crossover and the Powers/Madman one-shot written By Brian Michael Bendis and drawn By Michael Avon Oeming. This six-volume Madman universe library edition series collects all of Allred's award-winning Madman universe (a.k.a. the 'Madmaniverse') stories in selected reading order for the ultimate Madman fan! 'I read Mike's book and I felt better, like I actually felt good in my heart. Tell me that's not art.'-Brian Michael Bendis

(W/A/CA) Mike Allred The Madman comics universe returns-with over 650 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more! Volume three collects Michael Allred's popular comic series The Atomics #1-#15 and the cult-classic graphic novel Red Rocket 7. Both essential Allred commentaries on superhero team antics, music pop culture, and zany sci-fi fun!

(W) Mike Allred, Jamie S. Rich (A) Mike Allred & Various (CA) Mike Allred The Madman comics universe continues with over 490 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred and friends in this true homage to super-hero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more! Volume 5 collects and continues the hit Madman library edition series, collecting rare and early work such as It Girl and the Atomics, Dead Air, The Everyman, Crash Metro and the Star Squad as well as the limited series Dark Horse Extra: Madman. This essential omnibus is perfect for all Madman and Allred fans alike featuring superhero team antics, music pop culture, and just plain ol' zany, sci-fi fun! Featuring brand-new colors for Dead Air!

(W) Mike Allred (A) Mike Allred & Various (CA) Mike Allred The Madman comics universe continues with over 500 pages drawn by legendary comics creator Michael Allred and friends in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more! Volume Six collects the rare and in color early work such as Grafik Muzik #1-4, Graphique Musique #1-3, the cult hit comics Madman in Your Face 3D Special and 'Mr. Gum: Who Sell Out? You Sell Out?,' as well as Allred's latest creator-owned series X-Ray Robot. This essential omnibus is perfect for all Madman and Allred fans alike featuring superhero team antics, music pop culture, and just plain ol' zany, sci fi fun!

(W/A) Michael Allred For the first time, Madman's debut series is presented in color for the ultimate surreal superhero reading experience in an affordable omnibus format. From Madman's first appearance through his mysterious origins to his adventures throughout time, space, and pop-art absurdity; follow Frank Einstein's superhero alter ego Madman as he adventures through Snap City and encounters many zany and timeless characters and villains in this true homage to superhero fiction, metaphysical philosophy, 1950s science fiction films, rock and roll pop music, and much more in this true humorous and heartfelt comic book classic! This 680-page volume collects Madman's adventures from 1990 to 1996, reprinting 'For the Record,' Madman (original series) 1-3, Madman Adventures 1-3, and Madman Comics 1-10, Mike Allred's first foray comics called THEY!, and featuring bonus pinups and art by some of comics' greatest talent like Frank Miller, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Frank Frazetta, Emily Carroll, and more!

(W) Peter David (A) German Peralta, Pasqual Ferry (CA) Carlos Pacheco The final chapter of Peter David's epic prequel trilogy! A.I.M., the Pantheon and even Doctor Doom have all fallen before his might. Finally, the Maestro - the gamma-spawned tyrant once known as the Hulk - can reign over his kingdom of Dystopia with a firm green fist. But there are greater threats still lurking in the arid landscape of this ruined Earth, and even the Maestro didn't count on the Abomination rising from the dead and forming an alliance with the Sub-Mariner and a vengeance-crazed Doom! When Emil Blonsky turns out to be just the opening salvo of a larger attack, can the Maestro continue to out-smash and outwit the forces that want him dead? Prepare for World War M! Collecting MAESTRO: WORLD WAR M #1-5. Rated T+

Discover the Origin of the Magdalena! Patience was not the first Magdalena. Not even the first to make her presence known in the modern Top Cow Universe. Go back and rediscover the origins of the Order of the Magdalena in this first of two 'Origin' trade paperback volumes. This collected edition includes the first appearance of the Magdalena by Malachy Coney and superstar Joe Benitez when she came to slay Jackie Estacado in The Darkness Vol. 1 #15-#18. Also collected in this edition is the first three issue limited series starring the Magdalena by Marcia Chen (Wriathborn) and Joe Benitez.

(W) Tini Howard, Ryan Cady (A/CA) Christian DiBari For centuries, the Magdalena has stood as the last bastion of Christ's bloodline, wielding the Spear of Destiny against the forces of evil. When Patience, the current Magdalena, is sidelined in a near-fatal battle with a demon, it falls to her to find her own replacement. Enter Maya Dos Santos-a metalhead community-college slacker-with holy blood in her veins. Collects MAGDALENA #1-4

MAGDALENA RETURNS! GUEST STARRING WITCHBLADE! Patience, the current Magdalena, has reconciled with the Catholic Church and agreed to work with her former masters. But there are still forces within the Church that feel another might serve more willingly as the bearer of the Spear of Destiny. Patience must fight for her place and then with her partner and mentor, Kristof, recover a piece of the True Cross from mercenaries. Written by Top Cow Universe architect RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS, WITCHBLADE) and featuring art from NELSON BLAKE II (PILOT SEASON: MURDERER), DAVID MARQUEZ (Fantastic Four: Season One, Days Missing), and KEU CHA (WITCHBLADE, RISING STARS) this collections collects the 'Sisters' and 'The One, True Cross' story arcs!

(W) Matt Wagner (A) Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth (CA) Matt Wagner The first of two volumes reprinting the classic early issues of creator MATT WAGNER's epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DISCOVERED reveals the fledgling adventures of the reluctant everyman hero, Kevin Matchsick. After encountering a shaggy and beguiling wizard, Kevin soon discovers that he is more than he ever imagined. This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades and marks creator MATT WAGNER's emergence as a powerful story-teller. With the release of the final part of the MAGE trilogy, this series will spark interest with new readers and older fans alike.

(W) Matt Wagner (A) Matt Wagner, Sam Keith (CA) Matt Wagner The second volume, reprinting the classic early issues in Book One of creator MATT WAGNER's epic fantasy trilogy, MAGE. Following the adventures that drew the reluctant everyman hero Kevin Matchstick into a world of magic and monsters, the tiny crew of heroes must continue on their quest without the aid and counsel of the World-Mage, Mirth. Only courage and sacrifice will guide Kevin towards his ultimate destiny and an ancient, mythic power that is his alone to command. This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades and marks creator MATT WAGNER's emergence as a powerful storyteller.