(W/A) Shinsuke Kondo One obstacle stands between Kiwami and the bomb threatening to explode in the Prime Minister's Residence-a washed-up ballerina turned Glass Children assassin. As the ninja and yakuza continue to battle, their usual tactics are clearly not effective. While Shinoha is down for the count, a new member of the ninja squad enters the scene flanked by an army of heartthrobs ready to dazzle everyone's heads off. Will this be the movement that finally ends the deadly standoff?

(W/A/CA) Yudori Amélie is a brilliant woman trapped in the restricting social mores of high Dutch society in the mid-16th century. Her marriage to Hans, a swashbuckling merchant, is a terrible match. While he charms the townsfolk, at home he is her intellectual inferior and treats her with cruelty and sexual violence. Expected to be a devoted housewife, Amélie can only be her true, free-spirited self when Hans travels away on business — when she can explore the town alone, lose herself in literature, and study winged animals to learn about the mechanics of flight. She looks to the skies and dreams of flying far away. Her life changes when Hans returns from his journey with Sahara, a slave mistress from a distant land. The two women are drawn to each other — each recognizing their confinement in a world dominated by men — and work together to seek their freedom.Told as a fiercely feminist story and spectacularly illustrated, Raging Clouds is the dazzling graphic novel debut of Korean comic book artist Yudori. In her lush manga style, Yudori imagines the period in rich detail with care

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Lorenzo Tammetta & Various (CA) Russell Dauterman Red-hot writer Steve Orlando continues his electric era of Scarlet Witch, with the return of Agatha Harkness! The Scarlet Witch takes on a mysterious new pupil - at the request of Agatha Harkness! But where did the young sorceress known as Amaranth come from? And what could have spooked Agatha into giving up the chance to mentor her? COLLECTING: Scarlet Witch (2024) 6-10 Rated T+

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Chris Bachalo, Various (CA) Brendan McCarthy EXPERIENCE THE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES THAT CHANGED COMICS FOREVER. WILL IT CHANGE YOU? In 1990, Milligan and Bachalo revolutionized comics with Shade, The Changing Man, often considered one of the greatest works of the decade. Sent to Texas from another world, Rac Shade must save the United States from the madness inside all of us. Trapped in the body of a killer, Shade will embark on a road trip across the country to stop the American Scream. With the help of Kathy, whose life was shattered by the killer, and Lenny, a sharp-witted runaway, they might just save the world. Collects Shade, the Changing Man #1-37, along with a brand-new introduction by Milligan.

(W) Bryan Lee O'Malley (A/CA) Leslie Hung The hit Image Comics series returns! Fashion disaster Lottie Person is finally dating the girl of her dreams, but is she ignoring red flags? Romance, mystery, and comedy collide in this thrilling continuation of cult hit SNOTGIRL! Collects SNOTGIRL#16-20

(W) Peter Maresca (A) R F Outcault, George McManus, Winsor McCay, George Herriman (CA) Rudolph Dirks “Mit Dose Kids, SOCIETY IS NIX!” So said The Inspector about the Katzenjammer Kids. But he could have been speaking of all comic strips in their formative years in the early 1900s. From the very first color Sunday supplement, comics were a driving force in newspaper sales, offering a wild parody of the world and the culture found in the surrounding pages. Society didn't stand a chance!These are the origins of the American comic strip, born at a time when there were no set styles or formats, when creators had the freedom to experiment, when artistic anarchy helped spawn a new medium. The genesis of comics is laid out in a dozen essays by the greatest in their field—historians like Thierry Smolderen, Brian Walker, Alfredo Castelli, Bill Kartalopoulos, Paul C. Tumey and others. And in the second, revised edition of this seminal collection: over 200 comic strips! The earliest comics by acknowledged greats like R. F. Outcault, George McManus, Winsor McCay, and George Herriman, along with c

(W) Revel Guts, Revel Guts (A) Revel Guts A world rising from the ashes of destruction. Human society thrives only through their complex alliance with the magical Satyr. After a shocking graduation day full of surprises, Philo and Atlas arrive at the palace to begin their new lives. Philo is quickly taken under the wing of the Arch Mage's flirtatious younger brother, Pallas, and is shown the ropes of daily royal life. Meanwhile Atlas begins his brutal apprenticeship and uncovers some unsettling truths about his future. All is not what it seems as shadowy figures continue to pull the strings behind the scenes... Will Philo and Atlas be able to navigate this twisted web and find their way back to one another? And just why is the Arch Mage so interested in Philo?

(W) John Layman (A/CA) Rob Sketchcraft Duenas Discovering you're not the only HELLSPAWN can be a shock, especially when you realize you're not the top dog either. The solution? Eliminate the competition! SPAWNY is ready to wage war against all other Spawns, ensuring that none escape his fury and that they all bow before him. However, in a twist, Spawny's ultimate foe turns out to be someone unexpected—not a Hellspawn at all! The stage is set for an epic confrontation where lives hang in the balance, but does it even matter if the stakes aren't part of the larger narrative? All these burning questions and more await in SPAWN KILLS EVERY SPAWN! Additional features include a gallery of covers and artwork from behind the scenes. Collects SPAWN KILLS EVERY SPAWN #1-5

(W) Ryder Windham, Various (A) Nick Choles, Various (CA) Hugh Fleming The final fate of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire! The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi - and all the adventures in between! As the Rebellion struggles to recruit allies against the Empire, Han Solo and Chewbacca join Luke and Leia on a brazen heist to find a new source of power! When the Empire assaults the rebels' base on Hoth, Luke is sent in an unexpected new direction that leads him to Yoda - and a terrible truth about his father! Darth Vader hunts relentlessly for Luke, Boba Fett battles the galaxy's deadliest bounty hunters over the carbonite-frozen Han Solo and the rebels contend with notorious crime lords Prince Xizor and Jabba the Hutt! As the endgame looms, can Luke embrace his destiny, defeat Emperor Palpatine and save the galaxy? Plus: Alternate takes on the events of Episodes V and VI - and unexpected and hilarious tales from across the galaxy! Collecting STAR WARS: SHADOW STALKER #1, STAR WARS: REBEL HEIST #1-4, STAR WARS: A VALENTINE STORY #1, CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE ST

(W) Ryder Windham, Various (A) Nick Choles, Various (CA) Hugh Fleming The final fate of the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire! The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi - and all the adventures in between! As the Rebellion struggles to recruit allies against the Empire, Han Solo and Chewbacca join Luke and Leia on a brazen heist to find a new source of power! When the Empire assaults the rebels' base on Hoth, Luke is sent in an unexpected new direction that leads him to Yoda - and a terrible truth about his father! Darth Vader hunts relentlessly for Luke, Boba Fett battles the galaxy's deadliest bounty hunters over the carbonite-frozen Han Solo and the rebels contend with notorious crime lords Prince Xizor and Jabba the Hutt! As the endgame looms, can Luke embrace his destiny, defeat Emperor Palpatine and save the galaxy? Plus: Alternate takes on the events of Episodes V and VI - and unexpected and hilarious tales from across the galaxy! Collecting STAR WARS: SHADOW STALKER #1, STAR WARS: REBEL HEIST #1-4, STAR WARS: A VALENTINE STORY #1, CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE ST

(W) Shinkoshoto (A) Kansho & Hyoko, Huuka Kazabana Matty's plan to craft a new weapon using a transcendent crystal has come to a standstill due to a lack of materials capable of withstanding the crystal's power. The only solution is to acquire a rare metal that may possess qualities compatible with the crystal. Unfortunately, this rare metal can only be found in a dangerous zone at sea where flight magic doesn't work. Matty and his friends decide to set sail for dangerous waters in an experimental ship that has a habit of blowing up!

(W) Mark Waid (A) Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer (CA) Clayton Henry THE PLANET KRYPTON MAY BE NO MORE, BUT SUPERMAN WILL NOW FEEL ITS WRATH! The grim dimensional prison known as the Phantom Zone holds the worst criminals known to the universe, each one as powerful as Kal-El. Now Krypton's Last Son must enter the Phantom Zone to investigate a deadly jailbreak...but is trouble on the horizon? As the Aethyr sets his devious plan into motion, Superman must unravel the true nature of the Phantom Zone before it claims its final inmate! From superstars Mark Waid (Batman/Superman: World's Finest) and Clayton Henry (Batman/Superman) comes the untold tale of one of Superman's most storied dimensions. What is the history of the Phantom Zone, and how can the Man of Steel ever escape it again?

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Ed McGuinness, Michael Turner, Dexter Vines (CA) Michael Turner Superman/Batman: Book One contains two titanic tales of loyalty and unlikely friendship featuring two of the most famous superheroes on the planet--the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. First, Public Enemies unites the iconic heroes when President Lex Luthor accuses Superman of terrible crimes against humanity and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring him in. But the World's Finest duo is determined to topple the corrupt president's reign once and for all! Then, Supergirl begins with Batman discovering something strange at the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenage girl who is bent on destroying Gotham City! Soon she'll capture the attention of Superman, Wonder Woman, and even Darkseid and his Female Furies. What is this strange girl's connection to Superman? How will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her to do his bidding? Who is she, and whose side will she end up on?

(W/A) ITKZ The brazen attack on both Kouichi and the featherling egg sends shockwaves throughout Tildant. Everyone wants to know who's behind the assassination attempt-and for what nefarious purpose it was carried out. Meanwhile, as Caius gets even more entangled in the politics of his station, Kouichi continues his magic training and egg-sitting duties. Despite the chaos, their love life is stronger than ever…and could even pave the way to victory for both of them!

(W) Masakuni Igarashi At the end of a difficult day, the haughty but purehearted rich kid Arisu found his only solace in the voice of another girl his age, who hosted a livestream under the pseudonym 'Apollo.' Then, one day, the broadcasts stopped. Arisu has dedicated the years since then to finding Apollo's true identity, and he's narrowed it down to one particular high school. He transfers in as a student and figures it'll be a cinchthen discovers it could be any of the girls in the broadcasting club! And the real Apollo isn't talking for reasons of her own! These four girls have no use for Arisu's personality, but they each harbor dreams of using their voices to build a career, and they sure could use his money... Can the blunt and blustering Arisu buy his way into the club's good graces, and find the real girl attached to his dream voice?

(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Medina & Various (CA) Paco Medina Acclaimed writer Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK, VENOM) assembles the most patriotic team of Avengers ever! In a world beset by danger, people need heroes they can rely on. Welcome to American Intelligence Mechanics! A.I.M. will protect the nation from the wildest, weirdest threats of all with its star-spangled squad of U.S.Avengers! But when the Golden Skull launches his takeover bid, how will a team including Squirrel Girl, Cannonball, Iron Patriot and a time-displaced future Captain America respond to the looming threat? With tuxedos. Really well-fitted tuxedos. It's socialism gone wild as the U.S.Avengers literally punch the business leaders of tomorrow right in their faces! Plus: Monsters galore - including a moustachioed Red Hulk! American Kaiju! Vandoom! And, would you believe, Dedd-Puul, the Mercenary That Walks Like a Man?! But when Steve Rogers gets serious, so must A.I.M. Where does that leave its boss, Roberto 'Sunspot' Da Costa? COLLECTING: Collecting U.S.AVENGERS #1-12 Rated T+

(W) Touya, Ren Sakuma (A/CA) Shiori Shiono Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors' advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what? Light conversation at the Wisterias' gorgeous banquet takes a turn when Saphir tells the tale of a certain fateful deal, exposing a connection Luciana never knew existed. Her role in the story may be way more than she ever bargained for! Then the link between third-born Louis and the mysterious fate of the fourth Wisteria brother comes to light... To protect the people she cares about, Luciana's only choice is to confront the Evil Star of the East!

(W) George Perez, Len Wein (A) Various (CA) George Perez CONTINUE THE STORY OF WONDER WOMAN AS TOLD BY ALL-STAR GEORGE PEREZ! Art by George Perez, Brian Bolland, Chris Marrinan, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Bob McLeod and Others More than 40 years after debuting in All-Star Comics #8, Wonder Woman was reshaped by legendary comics creator George Perez and returned to the public eye in 1986. This updated Amazonian Princess was met with such acclaim that Perez's original six-month commitment to the title was extended--and extended--until nearly five years had passed. Working with co-writer Len Wein and a host of talented inkers (including Bob McLeod, Dick Giordano, Bruce Patterson, and Bob Smith), Perez brought Wonder Woman to a new generation of readers--and to unprecedented levels of success. Now, these groundbreaking stories are available in an all-new trade paperback edition. Collecting WONDER WOMAN #15-24 and WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1, this second volume in the series also includes a special gallery of archival art and information.

(W/A/CA) Chang Sheng FROM AWARD-WINNING WRITER CHANG SHENG (THE HIDDEN LEVEL).A chilling story that forces you to choose a side! Immerse yourself in a riveting tale of mystery and sci-fi!Embark on a journey of SUSPENSE AND ACTION, as the mystery of Yan Tie Hua’s return leaves a trail of death and destruction. Despite having been declared deadten years prior, in prison records, she is now back and SEEKING VENGEANCE for her family’s massacre, the same crime that she was imprisoned for.

(W/A) Ohana Author Ohana's debut English series! Two months after moving to Tokyo, college freshman Iku is living his otaku nerd life to the fullest. There's just one problem: he's started being able to see ghosts. One spirit in particular, a young man about Iku's age, spends day after day standing on the pedestrian bridge on the way to Iku's apartment. Though determined to live and let not-live unnoticed, Iku accidentally bumps into the handsome phantom and soon ends up with the very chat-deprived spirit of Mimori Seo haunting his apartment. Not long after, Iku notices that every night at 23:45, Mimori is drawn by some mysterious force back to the bridge and forced to repeat the fall that made him a ghost in the first place. Will Mimori be stuck in this loop forever, or can Iku find a way to save this specter from an eternity of unending tragedy?

(W) Suu Morishita Emma ambushed Itsuomi at school and dragged him to the arcade, where he was brutally honest about his lack of romantic interest in her. What Itsuomi didn't realize is that Oushi happened to see them go in together. He also doesn't know that Oushi confronted Yuki, giving her an embrace that spoke louder than his words ever have, and that left Yuki feeling a sinking guilt. This haze of unrequited feelings seems to threaten Yuki and Itsuomi's still-tender bond of trust, until Itsuomi makes an astonishing suggestion... Includes volumes 7-9.

(W/A) Hiroko Natsuno Asami Hayama and Yuki Shirasaki decide to visit home for a former classmate's wedding. But Hayama hasn't been back in years. His parents' home just makes him uncomfortable and memories of awkward years at school come back to him. Hayama only briefly interacted with Shirasaki in school, but the young man left an impression on him.

(W) Osamu Tezuka, Masami Yuuki (A/CA) Tetsuro Kasahara THE ELEVENTH VOLUME OF ATOM: THE BEGINNING MARKS THE TEAM’S RETURN FROM THEIR ADVENTURES IN VIETNAM, WHERE THEY WERE ABLE TO UNCOVER CLUES ABOUT THE ‘ROBOT BOY’ FROM THE FUTURE. They have the chance to ponder the various pieces of information they gathered, whilst resuming their research and daily life. But before everything can become completely normal again, an unexpected visitor disrupts the harmony!

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Javier Fernandez, Miguel Mendonca (CA) Javier Fernandez MEMENTO TAKES GOTHAM! Damian Wayne is the son of the Batman, grandson of the Demon Ra's al Ghul, and Robin--but as he nears the age at which his father traveled the world, one question is on his mind: Who is Damian outside of the crusades his family has tasked him with fighting since birth? When he starts to look beyond his life of endless violence, a different way to help the world begins to present itself--but when an enigmatic serial killer by the name of Memento returns from Bruce Wayne's past, the Dynamic Duo must muster all their guile to solve this puzzling mystery... The powerhouse team of Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Superman: Warworld Saga) and Javier Fernandez (King Spawn, Nightwing) introduce a new chilling and mystifying villain to the Batman mythos in Batman and Robin: Memento, Part One, collecting BATMAN AND ROBIN #14-19!

(W) Harusari (A) Hodot Joachim's plan to break up with Juergen has spun totally out of control. Juergen caught him in a lie, and now he's got the sniper handcuffed and trapped in his apartment, making sure they make the most of their last days together. But Joachim has a date with death he absolutely can't miss. Can he escape and take out the Chechen's boss before time runs out?

(W) James Tynion Iv (A) Michael Avon Oeming James Tynion IV presents what he calls his 'True Weird' stories. Tales of ordinary people encountering the strange and the impossible. Teaming with artist Michael Avon Oeming and letterer Aditya Bidikar, they retell some of the most popular UFO and alien encounter accounts starting with two infamous cases: First, the Betty and Barney Hill abduction-the widely-publicized and very first abduction that went on to shape and influence all future encounter stories. Second, we follow pilot Kenneth Arnold who flew his Call-Air A-2 over the skies of the Pacific Northwest and encountered otherworldly blinding flashes of silver light that would change the course of his life forever. Collects the first two arcs of Blue Book in a deluxe, oversized, library edition format.

Marvel Studios presents the next book in their line of deluxe ART OF tie-in books - celebrating the highly anticipated release of CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD! This volume is filled with all the features you'd expect, including a stunning gallery of never-before-seen artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team. But now, the ART OF series is better than ever, packaged in a beautiful slipcase with exclusive lithographs so you can enter a brave new world alongside Sam Wilson! All Ages

(W) Syougo Kinugasa (A) Tomoseshunsaku The 'Social Group' training camp has been announced, and this year it's going to focus on social interaction between grades and hands-on educational activities with no expulsion penalties or effect on class points at all. Pretty cool, huh? Well, not really, because behind the scenes of this relaxed atmosphere, Horikita is planning a grudge match against Amasawa-and she's not the only one cooking up some trouble! With the end of the school year quickly approaching, every class is making their move to come out on top!

Continuing the epic saga that began in ANNIHILATION 2099! Dracula has conquered a world determined to quash him! Now, with an army at his back, he sets his sights on the new vampire homeworld: Domus Draconum! But what tragic event will shatter his dark heart and set him on a collision course with Nova, Spider-Man and the Spider-Woman of 2099? Meanwhile, the X-Men take on another front of the battle - and brutal vengeance draws forth the cosmic angel of death, the Silver Surfer! But when the monstrous Darkhawk is unleashed upon a system's sun, can Starlord save the billions of lives hanging in the balance? Featuring the first appearances of Spidercide 2099, Web-Weaver 2099, White Widow 2099, Ghost-Spider 2099 and Madame Web 2099! Collecting CONQUEST 2099 #1-5. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Ryu Ichi Sadamatsu MECHA MASTERMIND RYUUICHI SADAMATSU CREATES A WORLD THREATENED BY DESTRUCTIVE WEAPONS AND FORMIDABLE FOES! Maki Makino’s life of normality is changed forever after a mysterious man saves her life. The encounter warps the meaning of time, and she is presented with a formidable power, amidst the chaos caused by a new threat to earth!

(W) Gardner Fox, Jack Kirby (A) Various (CA) Joe Gallagher Art by Jack Burnley, Sheldon Moldoff, Joe Gallagher and Others Your favorite classic JSA characters return in this follow-up volume collecting their early exploits together from ALL-STAR COMICS #13-24. Join Hawkman, Doctor Mid-Nite, the Spectre, Starman, Johnny Thunder, Doctor Fate, the Atom, and the Sandman as they continue to defend the world from villainous Nazis, invaders from beyond, and super-villains such as the Psycho-Pirate, who uses emotions as weapons! It's Golden Age adventure at its best!

Goodbye Deadpool, hello Agent X! When Deadpool crosses paths with the Black Swan, the telepathic villain infects Wade with a virus that eats away at his mind. As his thought processes degenerate, Wade plays bodyguard to Dazzler and gets help from new friends Sandi Brandenberg, Ratbag, Outlaw and Taskmaster! But when a showdown with the Black Swan goes wrong, who - if anyone - will survive? In the aftermath, Agent X steals the spotlight! He's an amnesiac blank slate with healing powers, uncanny fighting skills and a burning desire to be a mercenary. Is he a deeply damaged Deadpool? And if not, who or what is he? The answers await his colleagues in the merc group Agency X - and one way or another, Deadpool isn't done yet! Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #65-69 and AGENT X #1-15. Parental Advisory

(W) Monty Nero (A) Martin Simmonds, Mike Dowling (CA) Martin Simmonds SEX, SUPERPOWERS AND SIX MONTHS TO LIVE!Verity: frustrated artist. Weasel: struggling guitarist. Monty: rogue media icon. Three people infected with the G+ virus, which grants them incredible powers – but will kill them in six months! Will they fade away – or go out in a blaze of glory?Death Sentence is the jaw-dropping next step in superpowered storytelling! Funny, fearless and frightening, this collection of the hit series is an unforgettable comics debut.COLLECTING DEATH SENTENCE VOLS. 1-3

(W) Ryo Yoshigami (A/CA) Yuhey Ogino THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF THE ACTION-PACKED SERIES SET IN A DARK ALTERNATE JAPANAs the Dopemen grow stronger, and their devastating powers continue to leave a trail of destruction in their wake, the D-Unit must come up with new tactics to contain the threat.The dark alternate reality continues being explored in this second volume, as Japan has now become completely unrecognizable.

(W) Yomu Mishima (A) Jun Shiosato Kanami and Lastiara proceed through the Dungeon, but it's not exactly an easy trip. Their way is blocked by the magma flowing through one of the floors, and when they retreat they run into the celestial knight Lagune! Is Kanami any match for her and her powerful magic sword? Once they finally escape the Dungeon, Kanami decides to relax a little and take part in the Festival of the Blessed Birth. There, Lastiara tells him her true identity and why she has such amazing magical powers.

(W) Ichiha Hiiragi & Various Dark clouds loom over the once-peaceful inner palace after the attack on Imperial regent Souren, compelling the young Emperor Zhiyou to take action as only he can. Emperor's caretaker Linhua observes her charge with growing concern, while Souren and his watchful eye are never far as well. With Souren virtually everywhere Linhua goes, it's only a matter of time before the two find themselves closer than ever before...

(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika Eckenhart is back at the main house, and Takumi's life has fallen into a pleasant routine of working on his Herb Cultivation and learning to use a sword. Before he knows it, the day finally arrives when his herbs are ready for sale. Takumi and Claire head to town only for a mob of children to surround Leo. Everyone wants to pet her! This dog will be great for sales!

(W/A) Ryo Ayamine When one omega is rescued by a set of alpha twins, he finds his whole life turned upside down in this omegaverse Boys' Love manga! Takahina Natsuo is an omega who has lived a life pretending to be a beta to protect himself from the predatory alphas around him. Despite his precautions, Natsuo suddenly goes into heat on his way to a job interview and is nearly attacked! Thankfully, a pair of elite alpha twins, Yuya and Tomoya, manage to save him in the nick of time. However, instead of feeling at ease, Natsuo can't resist the intense attraction he feels around these two brothers-which means that he's found his fated mate! Problem is... which one of them is it?!

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely YOU! BUY THIS BOOK NOW-- OR THE EARTH IS DOOMED! The wait is over--The Man of Muscle Mystery has returned! Born in the fertile pages of the groundbreaking series Doom Patrol, the force of nature that is Flex Mentallo was willed back into existence by the legendary creative team of New York Times best-selling writer Grant Morrison and superstar artist Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman, Batman and Robin, We3) for a special four-issue miniseries that shook the very foundations of reality! Now, this singular vision of heroism and the redemptive power of imagination is finally available in a single hardcover volume. Featuring all-new coloring as well as a special sketchbook section showcasing more than a dozen pages of behind-the- scenes material, Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery Deluxe will not only change the way you look at comics, it will alter your understanding of spacetime itself!

(W) Rick Barba A full-color hardcover two-book set collecting detailed commentary on the past twenty years of the hit God of War games! "War does not measure the strength of a man!" -Kratos, God of War Ragnarök The epic of Kratos was born in blood across the backdrops of Sparta, Olympus, and Hades. The myth grew, weaving between the nine realms of the Aesir, Vanir, and Jötun. Now, readers are invited to journey alongside Kratos' mortal creators with a two-volume retrospective chronicling the twenty-year development of the renowned God of War series. Kratos' saga spans eons and pantheons, and now the creation of those stories can be explored in fastidious detail-from inspired conception and dedicated development to masterful performances and trend-setting design, all through exclusive and intimate interviews with the creative teams that have lent their passion and talent to the award-winning franchise. The God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective is the perfect book set for fans of the iconic game series, and lovers of action-adventure games and mythology. The trials and triumphs of