(W) Bartosz Sztybor (A) Miki Montllo; Nataliia Rerekina; Corrado Mastantuono A value-priced collection of three standalone comics stories following Geralt's journey through new and familiar lands.In a story inspired by a classic fable or even two, Geralt and Dandelion search for a bloodthirsty werewolf in the town of Grimmwald. Next, Geralt is caught in a feud between hunters and a mysterious clan known to kill humans. Then, Geralt and Yennefer's days of leisure at the estate of Corvo Bianco are cut short when a noble makes a claim to the land. And in a bonus story, Geralt must uncover why the young women in Novigrad are turning into frogs!This omnibus edition collects The Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves #1--#4, The Witcher: Wild Animals #1--#4, The Witcher: Corvo Bianco #1--#5, the 2023 Free Comic Book Day story “Frog Kiss,” and features a cover gallery and expanded sketchbook section.

(W) Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern (A) Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Bob McLeod, Various (CA) Kerry Gammill, Dennis Janke SUPERMAN GETS LOST IN TIME IN THIS COLLECTION MARKING THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIANGLE ERA! Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and the mysterious Linear Man sends Superman on an unwilling trip through time in this DC Finest collection featuring storylines such as Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite, Time and Time Again, and Red Glass. This period is also notable for marking the beginning of the Triangle Era numbering system to help readers follow the action across all the weekly Superman titles. Collects SUPERMAN #49-56, STARMAN #28, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #472-479, and ACTION COMICS #659-666.

(W) Alex Segura Matt Murdock defends the Punisher in the trial of the century-the murder of the Kingpin-while by night Daredevil staves off a war of succession for the throne of the criminal underworld. Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Alex Segura (Secret Identity) pens an all-new Marvel Crime thriller novel for adult readers.When reports come in that the Kingpin and a police officer have been killed and that Frank Castle (aka the Punisher) has turned himself in for it, Matt Murdock senses holes in the narratives the media and the streets are quick to run with.Both criminals have been Matt's nemeses when he dons the cowl of the Daredevil, and there's no denying that New York is better off without its Kingpin and with the Punisher behind bars. And yet . . . while the Punisher is a murderous vigilante, he doesn't kill cops. And he doesn't turn himself in.Castle certainly deserves prison for all of the other crimes he has committed in the past. However, Matt's indominable sense of justice insists that nobody should be locked away for crimes they didn't actually commit. Representing

(W/A/CA) Scott McCloud The bestselling international classic on storytelling and visual communication. Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a seminal examination of comics art: its rich history, surprising technical components, and major cultural significance. Explore the secret world between the panels, through the lines, and within the hidden symbols of a powerful but misunderstood art form.

(W) Gardner Fox (A) Mike Sekowsky, Murphy Anderson, Bernard Sachs (CA) Mike Sekowsky, Murphy Anderson THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEROES UNITE TO TAKE ON A MENACE FROM OUTER SPACE. Relive the nostalgia of the ?60s, when the original iteration of the Justice League of America first teamed up to battle the menace of Starro the Conqueror! This successful debut earned the League their own self-titled series, which has been a mainstay of DC Comics publishing for over six decades. Collects The Brave and the Bold #28-30, Justice League of America #1-19, and Mystery in Space #75, published between 1960 and 1963.

(W/A/CA) Yoshiharu Tsuge A manga icon?s most perplexing, transgressive, and astounding work of horror and surrealism By the mid-1970s, Tsuge Yoshiharu was a man changed by circumstance?something his work from 1975 to 1981 boldly reveals. The confusion and mental illness simmering beneath the surface of his more surreal works come to a rolling boil, reaching an unsettling and horrific crescendo in a series of nightmarish delusions. He Rolled Me Up Like A Grilled Squid captures a mid-career author taking stock of his anxieties and suspicions while connecting the dots between his seemingly monotonous present and his complicated past. Translated by Ryan Holmberg.

(W) Chester Gould (A) Chester Gould (CA) Stewart Kenneth Moore Introducing Clover Press and The Library of American Comics? new deluxe softcover slipcase series, collecting all of Chester Gould?s Dick Tracy newspaper strip. Every volume collects a full year of newspaper strips, from January 1 through December 31. Each book is printed in an 11? x 8.5? landscape format softcover book that slides into a vertically oriented die-cut slipcase! The year starts off rough for Dick Tracy who is trapped at the bottom of a deep pit thanks to a gangster who is the brother of the notorious B-B Eyes! An understudy tries to shoehorn his way into the spotlight, but his plan doesn?t go as expected! Tracy investigates a train wreck that leads him to part time sound effects specialist, part time gangster Tiger Lily! The discovery of a dead police officer throws Tracy right in the path of Pruneface! Another full year of action and excitement! Features a new cover by Stewart Kenneth Moore.

(W) Alex Segura Michael Moreci Steve Orlando (A) Geraldo Borges Brent Schoonover (CA) Dan Panosian Still reeling from the fallout of the bloody gang war that gripped the city, Detective Dick Tracy has little time to recover as he confronts a series of grisly murders. A new player aims to cement their place in The City's underworld--by taking out the very scum that populates it! With a newly deputized Patt Patton and the intrepid Tess Trueheart by his side--along with the distraction of the nightclub siren, Breathless Mahoney--Dick Tracy follows the trail of a deadly killer down a path that puts him at odds with one of his closest friends, and that places suspicions on his allies. PLUS! A Valentine's Day to remember as Dick Tracy and Patt investigate a murder on a movie set! Contains issues #6-10, plus the Valentine's Day 2024 Special.

(W/A/CA) Mike Kunkel Two best friends. One timeline. Zero room for mistakes. Tyer and Herobear set off on a new adventure to save time. Part 1 of Saving Time. For fans of Herobear and the Kid Volume 1, Calvin and Hobbes and Superman for All Seasons. Thinking the days of magical surprises are behind him, Tyler is settling into life as a young hero with his red-caped, polar bear best friend, Herobear, when an unexpected event pulls him into his greatest adventure yet?Henry, the family's loyal butler, has mysteriously vanished! Now Tyler faces powerful questions: What does it mean to carry a legacy? Can a kid shape the course of history? Is fruitcake a good alternate Christmas gift? With Herobear?s courage and his own heart guiding him, can Tyler defend his family's legacy from being destroyed and ultimately save Time? Mike Kunkel?s Herobear and the Kid is a heartwarming journey that celebrates the magic of friendship and the wonder of growing up. Who' Henry, really? And what has happened to him? Thinking the days of magical surprises were behind him, Tyler is settling into life as a

(W) Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel, Jeff Welch (A/CA) Martin Morazzo From Academy Award?winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky comes the first volume of his satirical sci-fi trilogy, Human NatureFrom the visionary minds behind Black Swan and The Whale, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel team up with writer Jeff Welch and acclaimed artist Mart?n Morazzo (Ice Cream Man) for Human Nature, a razor-sharp social-satire trilogy about ambition, power, and humanity?s desperate quest for immortality.Meet Duke: once just an ordinary nobody, now an ego-driven billionaire chicken magnate with nearly limitless wealth and power. But even endless fortune has limits?and Duke is obsessed with breaking the final barrier: death itself. Can he buy the key to defy death, or has his unchecked ambition finally gone too far?Overflowing with twisted humor, surreal adventures, and dazzling visuals, Human Nature hurtles readers into a bizarre yet unsettlingly familiar future, confronting unimaginable obstacles at every turn. It?s a gripping, audacious ride that only Aronofsky could conjure?one that races forward at bre

(W/A/CA) Tony Lorenz Vikings, wizards, reanimated skeletons, street gangs, teen arcades, mystic swords and haunted jewels meld perfectly in this DIY saga that captures the exuberance of limitless adolescent daydreams from the 1980s! Welcome to the fantastical, mind-bending and wholesomely Savage World of Tony Lorenz, the cult cartoonist who worked during the height of the indie ?80s black-and-white comics boom and brought-to-life the hit first issue of the acutely offbeat comic series JONTAR. Together with his high-school classmate in 1983, Tony Lorenz co-created this ambitious fantasy-adventure SAVAGE WORLD, which follows the exploits of sailors Slick and Jimi in several dimension-crossing adventures. The aesthetic friction of a maritime fable rendered unintentionally in the style of 80s punk flyers propels what was once rejected as woefully amateur into rediscovered outsider art for the new millennium. Along with several other curated works collected in this expansive volume, this expansive collection is a celebration of the untrained and unrestrained, with many of these cosmic cr

Relish the steamy graphic novel of vampires, werewolves, and tea in this gorgeous omnibus edition! The life of a spinster in Victorian London isn?t an easy one on the best of days, but such a life becomes infinitely more complicated when said spinster is ?soulless??a preternatural bridging the gap between the natural and supernatural worlds. Miss Alexia Tarabotti has this unique distinction, and when she is assailed at a formal gathering by a rove vampire, an encounter that results in the death of the half-starved creature, her circumstances become exponentially more complicated indeed! Now caught up in an intrigue with life or death stakes, Alexia must rely on all her talents to outmatch the forces conspiring against her, but it may be the man who has caught her eye?Lord Conall Maccon?and their budding flirtation that truly drives her to her wit?s end!

(W) Erik Larsen (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) German Peralta Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (Ultimate Spider-Man, Secret Wars) sets his sights on Marvel’s cosmos!A sweeping Marvel cosmic event resets the balance of power in the Marvel Universe! IMPERIAL is a story of intrigue, mysteries and war that takes place against the backdrop of the formation of new galactic order. Against the fallout of someone mysteriously killing the rulers of the Marvel galactic empires, the fires of war are lit! As that conflict simmers, Nova and Star-Lord race to discover who is behind all these evil acts — a journey that takes them to the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda! Featuring Hulks, Black Panthers, Guardians and cosmic kings and queens, it’s a must-read saga from the scribe who reshaped mutantkind with HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X!COLLECTING: Imperial (2025) #1-4, Imperial War: Nova - Centurion (2025) #1, Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk (2025) #1, Imperial War: Imperial Guardians (2025) #1, Imperial War: Exiles (2025) #1, Imperial War: Panther Rex (2025) #1Written by Jonathan Hickman, Mat

(W) Kevin Eastman; Tom Waltz; Erik Burnham; Sophie Campbell (A) Mateus Santolouco Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want.Agent Bishop’s long-gestating hunt for mutants begins in earnest, and no one is safe! The Mutanimals are the first targets, but the Turtles’ turn will come soon enough, and they’ll be hounded like never before. Alopex and Nobody are looking for a little rest and relaxation but get more than they ask for when they become the unwilling guests of a never-ending party thrown by the hedonistic Toad Baron! Plus, Karai has always embodied the Foot Clan. With the clan under the control of Splinter, what path will she take during her travels in Japan? Danger and intrigue await her, Koya, and Bludgeon!Collects issues #67–72 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #9–15, and the TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo crossover.

(W) Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern (A) Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Bob McLeod, Various (CA) Kerry Gammill, Dennis Janke SUPERMAN GETS LOST IN TIME IN THIS COLLECTION MARKING THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIANGLE ERA! Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and the mysterious Linear Man sends Superman on an unwilling trip through time in this DC Finest collection featuring storylines such as Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite, Time and Time Again, and Red Glass. This period is also notable for marking the beginning of the Triangle Era numbering system to help readers follow the action across all the weekly Superman titles. Collects SUPERMAN #49-56, STARMAN #28, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #472-479, and ACTION COMICS #659-666.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson This fourth of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso?s 100 Bullets collects issues #59-80 of their acclaimed Vertigo series and includes the pivotal story arcs A Wake and Punch Line.

(W) Monte Schulz (A) Monte Schulz (CA) Hieronymus Bosch Once there was a republic of boundless wonder and achievement whose bright horizon had gone dark, soiled by a populace it imagined as undisciplined, unhealthy, feebleminded, and whose very existence stained and subverted a great society. A solution appeared in the furious logic of Biological Dominion that named the ineffectual and weak, the criminally deformed and unwell, as the root cause of this decline. Now, imagine laws conceived in the high halls of government to rid this society of millions deemed infected by a curious disease supposedly responsible for that poverty of health and morality. Next, imagine those millions considered to be unfit and unworthy for daily life loaded onto freight trains and ushered away to perish in distant woods and fields. Imagine more thousands chased into the vast underground of labyrinthine caves and dark catacombs beneath vibrant city streets and lovely city parks to wither away and die. Undercity collects the voices of brave survivors, of those who?ve refused to submit to the indignities of

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Jesus Saiz; Paul Azaceta (CA) Jesus Saiz The Punisher story to end all Punisher stories!Born of tragedy. Devoted to war. Unstoppable in his rage. Frank Castle has become the most accomplished killer the world has ever seen. Now it's time for him to confront the secrets lurking in his past and face his destiny. What shocking event convinces Frank to take the reins of the deadly ninja clan known as the Hand? And will it mean an end for the Punisher -- or a whole new bloody beginning? Is he truly the Fist of the Beast, the predestined High Slayer of the Hand? Or is he nothing more than a prisoner of the ninjas' twisted lies? The all-powerful Ares is coming for Frank with an army of heavily armed Apostles at his back, looking to turn him back into his old self -- by murdering his family all over again! But even if the Punisher somehow survives the god of war, other forces are gathering to bring him down once and for all. Tainted by demonic evil, can he withstand the onslaught of Daredevil, Doctor Strange and the whole Marvel Universe? Or will Frank Castle be Punisher

(W) Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Juan Santacruz (CA) Dave Johnson Mad Cave's best-selling creator-owned series is collected into a beautiful hardcover edition, with an all-new cover by Dave Johnson! Guaranteed to unleash the fizz in your pop! Imagine a world where two dominant and competing cola companies, each worth billions, are owned by former Siamese twins who have been separated and now harbor such intense hatred for each other that they hire assassins, saboteurs, and espionage experts to interfere with one another daily. This is the story of brotherly love gone awry and the people they recruit to do their dirty work. Collected for the first time in a stunning hardcover format, with an all-new cover by Dave Johnson!

(W) Square Enix Uncover the secrets of Valisthea and its inhabitants in this expansive compilation of Final Fantasy XVI lore!Final Fantasy XVI introduced the world to Valisthea, a wondrous realm of sword and sorcery. Players learned details about its characters and kingdoms through the game, but what of its history, its geography, its people? For those who seek knowledge of the land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals, look no further than LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI!Written from the perspective of Valisthean scholar and hideaway loresman Harpocrates II Hyperboreos, this compendium will take readers on an exclusive deep dive into Final Fantasy XVI's rich lore. It explores a wide variety of topics, from music to literature to religion-even cooking!-through numerous entries transcribed from journals, diaries, letters, and character conversations. LOGOS is more than just an encyclopedia: it's a window into the realm of Valisthea and the lives of its inhabitants, as told by those inhabitants themselves.What makes this book truly special are contributions from three of F

(W) Roger Stern; Ann Nocenti (A) Al Milgrom; Bob Hall (CA) Al Milgrom Roger Stern unveils a Vision epic for the ages!Roger Stern rolls on with another batch of Earth's mightiest Avengers tales! First, Starfox connects the Vision to Titan's supercomputer giving our favorite android nearly unlimited power! Next, the team battles Morgan Le Fey in a struggle to save Spider-Woman's soul. Meanwhile, Hawkeye introduces his new bride Mockingbird to the Avengers just in time to get whisked away to Battleworld and Secret Wars, leaving Vision behind to assemble an all-new Avengers! The Eternals make the scene and engage with the Avengers in a fight against the Inhuman-Deviant menace called Maelstrom. Captain America, Hercules and Black Knight return just in time for Vision to unveil his plan for global peace. Hero or not, an uber-powered A.I. overlord has the world's armies on edge.COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) #238-254, Avengers Annual (1967) #13Written by Roger Stern With Ann NocentiPenciled by Al Milgrom & Bob Hall With Steve Ditko & Carmine Infantino

(W) Fabian Nicieza; Kurt Busiek (A) Mark Bagley; Patch Zircher (CA) Mark Bagley The Thunderbolts face the Avengers with Hawkeye in the middle!As Wonder Man and Black Widow drop by, could this be a warmup for a full-on Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover? You betcha! But even the combined forces of the T-Bolts and Earth's Mightiest Heroes will have their hands full with the powerhouse that is Count Nefaria, master of ionic energy! And even before they can confront the Count, they'll have to deal with their own ion-empowered teammates, Atlas and Wonder Man -- both of whom have fallen under Nefaria's thrall and now act as his henchmen! Old friends return, a new Scourge attacks, Moonstone reaches a crisis point and sparks fly between Songbird and Captain Marvel -- but as more secrets spill out, will this be the end of a beautiful friendship for Hawkeye and the Thunderbolts?COLLECTING: Thunderbolts (1997) #42-52, Avengers (1998) #31-34, Thunderbolts: Life Sentences (2001) #1Written by Fabian Nicieza & Kurt BusiekPenciled by Mark Bagley, Patch Zircher, George P&e

(W/A/CA) Lewis LaRosa Since making his professional debut at the dawn of the 21st century, American illustrator Lewis LaRosa has defined himself as one of the most singular masters of the modern comic medium?fusing dynamic reference-based realism, stylized superhero storytelling, and a master?s control of shadow and light to produce a wholly unique, jaw-dropping style that could only be called carbon based. In this first-ever career retrospective?spanning over 250 pages of LaRosa?s raw, unexpurgated line art in all of its painstakingly rendered intensity, alongside rarely seen character designs, concepts, and more from Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, Epic Games, BOOM! Studios, Hasbro, Creative Beast Studio, and more?experience the artist?s artistic evolution in all of its stunning detail from series including Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Punisher MAX, Savage, Transformers, and more. Featuring an all-new introduction by Oni Press president & publisher Hunter Gorinson with page-by-by commentary by LaRosa and former Valiant editor in chief Warren Simons, and appreciations by some

(W) Kazuo Koike (A) Goseki Kojima (CT) Dana Lewis The acclaimed genre-defining samurai epic by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima is presented in a new deluxe oversized hardcover edition and is now oriented in right-to-left reading format as originally published in Japan!Ronin samurai Ogami Itto and his young son Daigoro travel a dark road, beset by enemies sworn to destroy them. Ogami's relentless quest for retribution takes him face to face with the sons of the war-bell warden, legions of organized crime bosses, a mysterious tattooed woman, a bounty-hunting gang who seek to enact their own vengeance, and a master gunsmith. And the Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him.The Deluxe Edition features:Presented in its original right-to-left formatNew cover with grain texture, burnishing, and foil stampingOversized 7 x 10 formatRibbon bookmarkCollects stories from Lone Wolf and Cub Volume 3, and Lone Wolf and Cub Volumes 4 and 5.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen Written by Adam Beechen, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs and Others Art by Ryan Benjamin, Norm Breyfogle, Dustin Nguyen and Others Terry McGinnis has earned the mantle as Batman, and now he must find his place among the Justice League and the greater DC Universe. Escape into the future of Gotham and beyond as new villains emerge, old threats return, and the heroes of old and new converge. The story of Batman Beyond continues here! Collects Batman Beyond (vol. 3) #1-6, Batman Beyond (vol. 4) #1-8, Batman Beyond Unlimited #1-18, Superman/Batman Annual #4, Superman Beyond #0, stories from the Justice League Beyond digital series #21 and #25, and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker #1.

(W) Jess Harrold Marvel Studios proudly presents a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs from the set of the highly anticipated movie!In Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, we are delighted to at last welcome the First Family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe! And, to celebrate, we have carefully curated many of the finest images captured by the on-set photographers into a stunning family photo album worthy of the Fantastic Four! Featuring action shots while the cameras roll and candid behind-the-scenes snaps of the movie's stars -- including Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm) -- as well as Director Matt Shakman and other creatives! Also includes special insights into the making of the film, in the tradition of MARVEL STUDIOS' DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE EXPOSED -- PHOTOS FROM THE SET HC!

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Phil Davis Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. The daily strip ended after a 79-year run, and the Sunday strip, which started in 1935, ran for 68 years. Any fan of comic strips is almost certainly familiar with Falk?s other creation, The Phantom, which started in 1936 and continues to this day.? Mandrake the Magician whisked readers to exotic locales (often fictional amalgams of the Orient, the Middle East, India or Eastern Europe) and immersed them in extended narratives with memorable villains and a colorful support cast.? The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda (princess of the mythical European kingdom Cockaigne). Lothar appears within the first few days (June 14, 1934), and Narda is introduced in Mandrake?s second adventure. Narda is similar to Flash Gordon?s Dale Arden: beautiful, constantly in need of rescue, and the love interest of o

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues! Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the ?granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,? The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every ?masked man of mystery? since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books - it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 24th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you six complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: The Keeper of the Peace, and The Giant of Kaluga, The Trial of Patrolman Zokko, The Things, Vandal-Looters,and The Pampered Princess. Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature?s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry The critically acclaimed, best selling complete reprint of The Phantom continues! Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the ?granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,? The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every ?masked man of mystery? since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books - it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 25th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you three complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: The Curse of the Sacred Image, and The Normal Life, and The Cavelands. Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature?s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the ?granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,? The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every ?masked man of mystery? since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books - it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 26th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: ?Hzzz,? ?Star of Bangalla,? ?Mystery of Kula-Ku,? ?S.S. Blitz,? and ?Return of the Terrorists.? Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature?s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry Referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the ?granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,? The Phantom was created in 1936 by Lee Falk. The strip hit the funny pages of newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every ?masked man of mystery? since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in adventure comic strips and comic books - it has frequently been copied but never equaled. This exciting 28th volume continues the SY BARRY YEARS! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, journey with Hermes Press as we bring you five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself: ?The Heirs,? ?Jungle Gold,? ?The Return of General Bababu,? ?The Tree House,? and ?The Poachers.? Strips from this issue are taken directly from King Feature?s proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials.

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Alex Ross, Tony S. Daniel THE MASTERWORK BY GRANT MORRISON AND TONY S. DANIEL IS FINALLY BROUGHT TO THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Most people fear losing their mind... Batman weaponized it. From the genius of Grant Morrison and acclaimed artistry of Tony S. Daniel comes a psychological showdown unlike any before. BATMAN: R.I.P.: ABSOLUTE EDITION collects the landmark storyline from DC UNIVERSE #0 and BATMAN #676-681, the missing chapter from BATMAN #701-702, and bonus issue BATMAN #700. Featuring a brand new introduction and painting by Tony S. Daniel, along with the complete original art from R.I.P.

(W) Don Cameron (A) Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley (CA) Darwyn Cooke INCLUDING THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF ALFRED PENNYWORTH! The Dynamic Duo is joined by their greatest ally in their war on crime, Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth! From his very first appearance, the valiant valet proves he will be doing more than just cleaning cobwebs out of the Batcave as he adds valuable insight into cases and shows Batman and Robin that three is anything but a crowd. And the Caped Crusader can use the help, as Gotham is terrorized by familiar villains The Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Catwoman, while a slew of new villains, such as the Cavalier and the Crime Surgeon, make their debut. All this, plus Batman and Robin must battle threats from the underwater world of Atlantis and the far-future world of the 21st century! Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 3 collects all the Dark Knight Detective's tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #75-92, BATMAN #16-25, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #10-14 and includes a foreword by iconic Batman artist Dick Sprang.

(W) Marv Wolfman (A/CA) George Perez, Romeo Tanghal THE STORIES THAT CHANGED THE TITANS FOREVER! The original Teen Titans always stood in the shadows of their larger-than-life mentors--young heroes like Robin, Wonder Girl, and Kid Flash saw plenty of action, but it was Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash who ultimately called the shots. All that changed, however, with the arrival of the New Teen Titans in 1980--and the lives of DC's adolescent adventurers would never be the same! Crafted by comics legends Marv Wolfman and George Perez, this all-new super-team featured greater dangers, fiercer emotions, and more tangled relationships than any that had come before. The Titans' celebrated stories have ensured that the names of Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and the Changeling will be passed down through history alongside those famous aliases employed by Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, and Wally West. New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol. 2 collects issues #21-41 of the classic series, together with its first two annuals and the special crossover issue BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #5, and includes an introducto

(W) Mark Waid; Marc Guggenheim (A) Carlos Pacheco; Humberto Ramos (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco Your favorite agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from page and screen in action across the Marvel Universe!High-tech weapons. High-stakes missions. High-octane adventure! For the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., it's just another day in the field! Special Agent Phil Coulson brings together the best and the brightest, the gifted and the elite, normal people and superhumans on an as-needed basis to confront, combat and curtail dangers beyond the scope of any conventional peace-keeping force! Welcome to Level Eight. Welcome to S.H.I.E.L.D.! Daisy Johnson, A.K.A. Quake, faces a seismic family reunion! Agent May and Mockingbird confront an army of super-powered monstrosities! Nick Fury is forced to team up with his father, Nick Fury Sr.! Fitz risks his life; Simmons battles for hers! Plus: Coulson is reunited with his great love, Lola no, not the flying car! Featuring Tony Stark, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deathlok, Howard the Duck and more!COLLECTING: S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014) #1-8, 9 (A story), 10-1

(W) Mark Waid; Marc Guggenheim (A) Carlos Pacheco; Humberto Ramos (CA) Mike Morton Your favorite agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from page and screen in action across the Marvel Universe! High-tech weapons. High-stakes missions. High-octane adventure! For the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., it's just another day in the field! Special Agent Phil Coulson brings together the best and the brightest, the gifted and the elite, normal people and superhumans on an as-needed basis to confront, combat and curtail dangers beyond the scope of any conventional peacekeeping force! Welcome to Level Eight. Welcome to S.H.I.E.L.D.! Daisy Johnson, A.K.A. Quake, faces a seismic family reunion! Agent May and Mockingbird confront an army of super-powered monstrosities! Nick Fury is forced to team up with his father, Nick Fury Sr.! Fitz risks his life; Simmons battles for hers! Plus: Coulson is reunited with his great love, Lola - no, not the flying car! Featuring Tony Stark, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deathlok, Howard the Duck and more! Collecting S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014) #1-8 and #10-12, AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #1-10, AGENT CART

(W) Mark Waid; Chris Samnee (A) Chris Samnee; Leonardo Romero (CA) Chris Samnee The award-winning creative team who breathed fresh life into DAREDEVIL work their magic on two iconic Avengers!Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, stars in a knockdown, drag-out tale of action and espionage! The world's greatest superspy has a lifetime of secrets and when some of the darkest ones are made public, nobody is safe. As S.H.I.E.L.D. turns on its once greatest asset, the Widow seeks out her own answers. But will Natasha's hunt for the Weeping Lion send her back to the one place she never wanted to go? Then Steve Rogers is back in shield-slinging action as Captain America, on a journey across the nation he loves to restore his tarnished reputation. But the dangers he encounters require more courage than ever! When he faces the all-new Swordsman, strap yourselves in for a sword-vs.-shield duel unlike anything you've ever seen! And in the far future, Cap faces his worst nightmare as a man out of time once again!COLLECTING: Black Widow (2016) #1-12, Captain America (20

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Bill Crabtree (CA) Cory Walker, Dave McCaig **INVINCIBLE MEETS SPIDER-MAN FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!?**? ? This is the HISTORIC first ever printing of the groundbreaking INVINCIBLE, now a hit Prime show, to feature Mark Grayson?s unforgettable team-up with Marvel?s Spider-Man!? ? The first nine volumes of the hit series are collected in a stunning hardcover omnibus, along with the ICONIC Marvel Team- Up #14, from creative visionaries Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD), Cory Walker (SCIENCE DOG), and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST). ?? ? Collects INVINCIBLE #0-47 and Marvel Team-Up #14.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Bill Crabtree (CA) Ryan Ottley, Dave McCaig **INVINCIBLE MEETS SPIDER-MAN FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!?**? ? This is the HISTORIC first ever printing of the groundbreaking INVINCIBLE, now a hit Prime show, to feature Mark Grayson?s unforgettable team-up with Marvel?s Spider-Man!? ? The first nine volumes of the hit series are collected in a stunning hardcover omnibus, along with the ICONIC Marvel Team- Up #14, from creative visionaries Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD), Cory Walker (SCIENCE DOG), and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST). ?? ? Collects INVINCIBLE #0-47 and Marvel Team-Up #14.

(W) Gerry Conway; Jim Shooter (A) George Perez; Sal Buscema (CA) George Perez Featuring iconic art from George Pérez and John Byrne!Collecting a three-year run of The Avengers at its very best, with dynamite work from an awesome assemblage of legendary Avengers creators! First, Gerry Conway joins George Pérez for a new era for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. When Wonder Man returns, the team's internal drama reaches a crescendo all while the Avengers wage war against Doctor Doom. Jim Shooter takes over as writer with John Byrne taking turns with Pérez on art. They begin a series of classic encounters staged on a massive scale, taking on Ultron, the Lethal Legion and the epic threat of Korvac! Then, David Michelinie changeth the order again with a trip to Wundagore Mountain. Plus: Jim Starlin's cosmos-altering Thanos War, a solo flight for the Falcon and the tragic tale of Arsenal!COLLECTING: Avengers (1963) #150-188; Avengers Annual (1967) #6-9; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #9; Marvel Two-in-One Annual (1976) #2; Marvel Premiere (1972) #35-