(W) Jeff Lemire & Various (A) Dean Kotz & Various (CA) Dean Ormston
This collection features exciting stories taking place in the world of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner award-winning Black Hammer superhero comics. Creators such as Patton Oswalt, Scott Snyder, Mariko Tamaki, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Cullen Bunn, Johnnie Christmas, Geoff Johns, Cecil Castellucci, and many more of comics' top talents take on some of the greatest heroes and villains of Spiral City! Collecting Black Hammer: Visions #1-#8 with pinups by Gilbert Hernandez, Evan Dorkin, Kelley Jones, Yuko Shimizu, Veronica Fish, Dan Brereton, Annie Wu, and more in a deluxe, oversized hardcover format with a new cover and sketchbook extras!
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) David Rubin, Max Fujimara
An expanded look at the world of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer universe, with two complete series drawn by David Rub?n and Max Fiumara. Sherlock Frankenstein lies at the heart of the mystery of what happened to Black Hammer, Spiral City's greatest hero, and Black Hammer's daughter is determined to uncover his role. Doctor Andromeda, an aged crime fighter, desperately struggles to reconnect with his estranged son as he takes on personal demons and interstellar battles. Collects Sherlock Frankenstein & the Legion of Evil and Doctor Andromeda and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows in an afforable omnibus format.
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) David Rubin, Max Fujimara
An expanded look at the past and future of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer universe, with two complete series drawn by Wilfredo Torres and Matt Kindt! Far in the future, a collection of superheroes, inspired by the legendary heroes of Black Hammer Farm, must band together to save the planet from an authoritarian regime. During the Golden Age of super-heroes, an elite Air Force crew called the Black Hammer Squadron bands together to combat the Nazis, a host of occult threats, and their ultimate aerial warrior the Ghost Hunter. Collects The Quantum Age and Black Hammer '45.
(W) Jeff Lemire, Tate Brombal (A) Gabriel Hernandez Walta
The Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer universe is given a closer look, with two complete series drawn by Tyler Crook and Gabriel Hern?ndez Walta! In Colonel Weird: Cosmagog, sanity-challenged space adventurer Colonel Weird embarks on a strange journey through space and time for something that he's long forgotten with his sanity and life at stake! In Barbalien: Red Planet, the shape-shifting superhero Barbalien struggles to find his place in the world during the AIDS crisis-something made all the more difficult when a Martian enemy from the past follows him to earth to take him back, dead or alive.
Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer superhero universe is given a closer look, with two complete series drawn by Tyler Crook and Tonci Zonjic!
In Skulldigger, Spiral City finds itself trapped in a vicious cycle of crime, corruption, and violence. With the heart of the city at stake, a vigilante rises in Skulldigger. However, when the nefarious Grimjim escapes from prison, Skulldigger and his ward, Skeleton Boy, find themselves pitted against a truly deadly and unstoppable force.
In The Unbelievable Unteens, artist Jane Ito finds herself visited by one of the characters from her own creation-but was it her own creation? Were the Unteens an actual school of teenaged misfit superheroes who battled supervillains under the lead of the mysterious Dr. Miles Moniker? And if so, who wiped their memories and why? As Jane's world is turned upside down and she learns the true nature of her identify she discovers a sinister plot leading her to assemble a team she had suspected was purely fictional.
Collects Skulldigger and The Unbelievable Unteens in an affordable
Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston's Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer superhero universe is given a closer look, with two complete series drawn by Tyler Crook and Tonci Zonjic!
In Skulldigger, Spiral City finds itself trapped in a vicious cycle of crime, corruption, and violence. With the heart of the city at stake, a vigilante rises in Skulldigger. However, when the nefarious Grimjim escapes from prison, Skulldigger and his ward, Skeleton Boy, find themselves pitted against a truly deadly and unstoppable force.
In The Unbelievable Unteens, artist Jane Ito finds herself visited by one of the characters from her own creation-but was it her own creation? Were the Unteens an actual school of teenaged misfit superheroes who battled supervillains under the lead of the mysterious Dr. Miles Moniker? And if so, who wiped their memories and why? As Jane's world is turned upside down and she learns the true nature of her identify she discovers a sinister plot leading her to assemble a team she had suspected was purely fictional.
Collects Skulldigger and The Unbelievable Unteens in an affordable
This collection features exciting stories from some of the leading creators in comic books, that take place in the world of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Eisner award–winning Black Hammer superhero universe.
Creators such as Patton Oswalt, Scott Snyder, Mariko Tamaki, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Cullen Bunn, Johnnie Christmas, Geoff Johns, Cecil Castellucci, and many more of comics’ top talents take on some of the greatest heroes and villains of Spiral City!
Collecting Black Hammer: Visions #1-8 with pinups by Gilbert Hernandez, Evan Dorkin, Kelley Jones, Yuko Shimizu, Veronica Fish, Dan Brereton, Annie Wu, and more in a affordable omnibus!
(W/A) Disney
Enter the Mirrorverse! Get an in-depth look at powerfully amplified versions of Sulley, Baymax, Jack Skellington, Maleficent, Captain Jack Sparrow, Scar and more-all evolved in dynamic and unexpected ways as Guardians against the oncoming Fractured hordes seeking to shatter the Mirrorverse. Explore the magnificent new worlds of Disney Mirrorverse with detailed views into the evolved character designs, behind the scenes concepts, stunning environments, and more! o Showcases details on the world and story of the upcoming mobile RPG. o Includes art of the various locations, character skins, items, and enemies that players will see in the game.
(W) Marty Forbeck, Matt Forbeck (A) Bayard Wu, Joseph LaCroix
Stunning artwork and ancient mythos abound in the fourth installment of the bestselling World of Warcraft Chronicle series!
In the wake of cataclysmic events across Azeroth, new adventures and old dangers await those willing to meet them. From the rediscovery of lost lands to a demonic invasion that sees Horde and Alliance banding together to a journey into the Shadowlands themselves, fans won't want to miss this comprehensive volume packed with fresh story insights, gorgeous original artwork, maps, cosmology charts, character
family trees and more!
Encompassing lore from five expansions: Mists of Pandaria, Warlords of Draenor, Legion, Battle for Azeroth, and Shadowlands!
(W) Guy Delisle, Helge Dascher (A/CA) Guy Delisle
Universally beloved cartoonist Guy Delisle showcases a career-spanning collection of his work with a sly sense of humor and warm characterization. World Record Holders ranges from wistful childhood nostalgia to chagrined post-fame encounters, touching on formally ambitious visual puns and gut-busting what-ifs. Delisle again and again shows how life is both exhilarating and embarrassing.
(W) Rick Barba
Explore a universe run amok with savage beasts, bloodthirsty bandits, and the biggest bad of all-corporations, in this full-color hardcover encyclopedia of Gearbox's beloved videogame franchise! The universe of Borderlands is an inhospitable wilderness that spans every biome conceivable. It's also a land full of opportunity, but only if you have wits, skill, and guns. Lots of guns. Many come to Pandora in search of the Vault in the hopes of finding wealth, fame, or power. This is the definitive guide to the bold people who live there and in the surrounding galaxy, the mercenaries, monsters, and wilds they contend with, and the ridiculous arsenal they employ. Dark Horse Books and Gearbox present a bombastic guide to Pandora, its surrounding planets and the characters who live there.
(W/A/CA) Elise Gravel
Don't take the title as a metaphor: it really is the worst book ever. Governor General Literary Award winning children's book author and illustrator Elise Gravel takes readers on an unexpected journey through the world's most boring book. The story's characters and omniscient readers alike quickly become annoyed by the author's bland imagination and rebel against her tired tropes and stale character choices, spouting sass in an attempt to get her attention and steer the narrative in a more interesting direction. With Gravel's signature goofy characters behind the wheel, no silly twist or rude body function is off the table!
(W) Aubrey Sitterson (A/CA) Tony Gregori
A dirty cop, a drugged-up back-up dancer, and an angsty adolescent god; the absolute worst dudes in the galaxy are on a raunch-filled hunt for a missing pop star. It's a hilarious, aggressively weird, willfully vulgar detective story from noted reprobates Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling) and Tony Gregori (Deuce of Hearts, Karma Police). Collects issues #1-#5 of this raunchy, off-the-wall tale!
(W) Joe Caramagna, Amy Mebberson (A) Amy Mebberson & Various
A choose-your-own-adventure-style prequel to Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-it Ralph 2, takes Ralph and BFF Vanellope von Schweetz on a journey through the internet with you in the lead! Then, in a bonus 8-page short sequel to the film, Vanellope explores the wonders of OhMyDisney.com. o Two stories, set before and after the events of the feature film!
(W) Josh Gad & Various (A) Ariel Olivetti (CA) Mike Mignola
Direct Market Exclusive Edition featuring a cover by Mike Mignola! Josh Gad and the Berkowitz Brothers team up with legendary artist Ariel Olivetti for a thrilling graphic novel of Jewish folklore and magic. The Writer plunges readers into the captivating world of Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer, whose life spirals into a terrifying adventure beyond the confines of reality. Alongside his mother Liz and daughter Izzy, Stan faces an onslaught of Nazis, demons, and mythical creatures drawn from Jewish folklore. As they navigate a landscape steeped in occult mysteries, their quest for answers reveals hidden identities and ignites a high-stakes race against an emerging terror. This gripping series not only celebrates the essence of comic book storytelling but also embarks on an exploration of heroism, legacy, and the power of writing. Collects The Writer issues #1-#4.
(W) Josh Gad & Various (A) Ariel Olivetti
Josh Gad and the Berkowitz Brothers team up with legendary artist Ariel Olivetti for a thrilling graphic novel of Jewish folklore and magic. The Writer plunges readers into the captivating world of Stan Siegel, a renowned comic book writer, whose life spirals into a terrifying adventure beyond the confines of reality. Alongside his mother Liz and daughter Izzy, Stan faces an onslaught of Nazis, demons, and mythical creatures drawn from Jewish folklore. As they navigate a landscape steeped in occult mysteries, their quest for answers reveals hidden identities and ignites a high-stakes race against an emerging terror. Collects issues #1-4.
(W/A/CA) Brecht Evens
A new edition of the debut classic by a visionary stylist offered in a deluxe format Rendered in vivid watercolor where parquet floors and patterned dresses morph together, The Wrong Place revolves around oft-absent Robbie, a charismatic lothario of mysterious celebrity who has the run of a city as chaotic as it is resplendent. Robbie's sexual energy captivates the attention of men and women alike; his literal and figurative brightness is a startling foil to the dreariness of his childhood friend, Francis. With a hand as sensitive as it is exuberant, the first graphic novel by award-winning cartoonist Brecht Evens (The City of Belgium, Panther) captures the strange chemistry of social interaction as easily as he portrays the fragmented nature of identity. The Wrong Place contrasts life as it is, angst-ridden and awkward, with life as it can be: spontaneous, uninhibited, and free.
(W) Curt Pires (A) Antonio Fuso, Stefano Simeone (CA) Antonio Fuso
When the U.S. government runs up against situations too strange for them to handle alone they only have one asset to call in-Pitor Wyrd. Whatever mission needs doing, whatever mystery needs solving, the roguishly handsome and surprisingly tough Wyrd acts as a one-man black ops team. Collects issues #1-#4 of the miniseries.
(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Eric Nguyen & Various (CA) Aleksi Briclot
Tango's gang was a handful, but the Archon and his army, the Chosen, are more powerful than any enemy X has ever faced! Betrayed or abandoned by his allies, X must face Arcadia's newest threat the old-fashioned way: alone! Collects issues #13-#16.
(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Eric Nguyen (CA) Jason Felix
Can X halt a superpowered grudge match and rescue his city from the scars it leaves? Collects issues #21-#24.
After the events of their last meet-up, Ash is back in 'real' time and Xena and Gabby are back where they started, but they're not going to stay there. Not if the Necronomicon has anything to do with it! Featuring a cover galllery Montenegro!
(W) Genevieve Valentine (A) Ariel Medel (CA) Greg Land
To the thrill of rabid fans the world over, television's Xena: Warrior Princess is back for swashbuckling new adventures! After the Twilight of the Gods, the world is precariously uncertain, and Xena and Gabrielle have been missing for twenty-five years. The power of Rome is growing; Caesar is determined to conquer by lies what he can't conquer by force, and the people at its edges know what's coming. Our heroines return to stop him before they have to wage war against a man they once called a friend... but along the way, Xena will have to confront her past against a rogue band of women warriors, and Gabrielle, whose secret visions are becoming prophecy, will have to protect her partner at any cost.
(W/A/CA) Mike Allred
Max is a family man seeking a more interesting life. While conducting a new experiment at work the fabric of his reality is torn before his eyes, and a robotic figure appears claiming to be his 277-year-old self. The robot is able to 'X-Ray' multiple dimensions and battles a nihilistic entity from another dimension who wants to take all life to its 'Pre-Big Bang' status. Max and the robot embark on an interdimensional roadtrip through past and future to take down the 'Nihilist' and save the universe! Collects X-Ray Robot #1-#4 and features a sketchbook section and pinups by Chris Samnee, Greg Smallwood, Tradd Moore, and David Rub?n.
A gamer fantasy comes true! Unlocking a secret level unleashes a biomechanical virus and makes human hosts of skilled players, converting them from shut-in geeks to thuggish cool kids-Korean gangsters on motorbikes terrorizing the streets! But the virus has a secret agenda, one that spans the globe on the hunt for the most powerful 'hybrid' humans, other kids with viral identities hidden in their brains. This is the story of Chang and Mina, a couple of high school teens who like pop music, skateboarding, and movies. But lately they've had run-ins with violent attackers, and what are these robotic voices in their heads? Dark Horse continues its program of publishing the best in Korean manhwa, with the second volume of XS Hybrid!
(W/A/CA) Tian Veasna
Year of the Rabbit tells the true story of one family's desperate struggle to survive the murderous reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Using firsthand accounts from family members, Tian Veasna shows the reality of life in the work camps, where his family bartered for goods, where children were instructed to spy on their parents, and where reading was proof positive of being a class traitor. Constantly on the edge of annihilation, they realized there was only one choice: escape Cambodia and become refugees.
(W/A/CA) Jay Martin
Set in an alternate future amid a Second Civil War, wounded infantryman Nick Carson flees the battlefield and escapes across the wasteland of war-torn America. Branded a coward and marked for death, Nick's only hope is to get to the other side. His route takes him through a strange, ravaged country where power plants lay destroyed and once great cities have gone dark. An America at war with itself. Yellow explores what happens when society falls apart, when there is no law and order. Do we fall to our basic instincts, or can we rise above? As Nick travels, he encounters both good and evil and must choose which path he will follow.
(W) Sylvan Repos, Noiry
In a not-too-distant future Japan, one Samurai-reenacting robot-a Yojimbot-makes the choice to help a human boy in danger. While attempting to flee an entirely robot-inhabited island, Hideo and his son Hiro are attacked by a troop of armored humans. When Hideo sacrifices himself to save his son, a lone Yojimbot stands between Hiro and his death. Joined by other Yojimbots that come to his aid, Hiro and his protectors venture across the ruined island to find the mysterious 'rights holder' who may hold the key to Hiro's escape. But more dangerous foes lie between Hiro and his freedom?
(W) Sylvain Repos; Noiry
On a Japanese theme park island deserted by humanity, there are still some who stand against tyranny. They are THE YOJIMBOTS, a group of robots who live by the code of the samurai. For fans of Lone Wolf and Cub, Ronin, Usagi Yojimbo, and the video game Stray, the Yojimbot Volume 2: Nights of Rust graphic novel is a visual spectacle of color, style, and sword play. Available in the US for the first time!Aided by a mysterious robot, Hiro and the Yojimbots miraculously escaped the vicious attacks by the brutal Topu and his drones. For the last several months Hiro has been hiding out, working tirelessly to charge and repair his friends. But Hiro can't hide forever. He must venture out once again to find a way off of the island—and this time he has a plan.But unfortunately for Hiro and his companions, Topu has plans of his own…
(W/A/CA) Shigeru Mizuki
Manga titan Shigeru Mizuki brings Japan?s most entertaining myths to the modern age Not all the yokai in the pages of Yokai: Shigeru Mizuki?s Supernatural Parade are there to cause fright. Like Mizuki himself, yokai often have a playful spirit, which Mizuki explores with joy in this stunning collection, which contains one hundred new, lavish, full page yokai illustrations, with biographies for each. Yokai: Shigeru Mizuki?s Supernatural Parade is the companion book to Yokai: The Art of Shigeru Mizuki, and includes supplementary writing by acclaimed Mizuki scholar and translator Zack Davisson.
(W/A/CA) Shigeru Mizuki
Manga?s most beloved creator ventures into Japan?s mythical past and emerges with a menagerie unlike any other Shigeru Mizuki is no stranger to the supernatural and its portents. Kitaro and Tono Monogatari reimagined the obscure folktales of his youth, bringing them to life with whimsy. Mizuki the cartoonist certainly left an indelible mark on comics as world literature. Mizuki the fine artist, on the other hand, rounds out the full scope of his fascination with the otherworldly and fantastic, bringing these worlds to life in robust color. Yokai: The Art of Shigeru Mizuki showcases his expertise of not only folklore, but celebrates him as a naturalist. Elements of Mizuki?s lush compositions?flora, fauna, and everything in between?showcase his mastery of form and love for nature. These popular renderings of a disappearing, rural Japan are his contribution to the preservation of a cultural heritage that would have otherwise been forgotten. The grotesque realism central to his body of work is offset by the ingenuity of his fancy for the macabre. Pieces in this d
(W) Gerard Way, Shaun Simon (A) I.N.J. Culbard (CA) Gabriel Ba
When 18-year-old Klaus gets himself kicked out of the Umbrella Academy and his allowance discontinued, he heads to a place where his ghoulish talents will be appreciated--Hollywood. But after a magical high on a stash stolen from a vampire drug lord, Klaus needs help, and doesn't have his siblings there to save him. Collecting issues #1-#6 of the first Umbrella Academy spinoff miniseries!
Heart-pounding superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy action from the best Nigerian comics talent!
The YouNeek YouNiverse is a vibrant, interconnected world of African-inspired superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy stories, unfolding across multiple time periods.
These epic tales are brought to life through award-winning graphic novel series such as Iyanu: Child of Wonder (soon to be an animated series on Cartoon Network/MAX), Malika: Warrior Queen (winner of the GLYPH Award for ?Story of the Year?), E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams (named one of NPR's ?Best Books of 2021?), and WindMaker (recipient of the NOMMO Award for ?Best Graphic Novel?), among others.
For the first time, experience a taste of each of these groundbreaking series in a monumental, value-priced compilation!
(W) Mike Mignola, Thomas Sniegoski (A) Craig Rousseau (CA) Matt Smith
Returned from their adventures on a secret island, Hellboy and the Professor move with the B.P.R.D. from New Mexico to Connecticut. The relocation is tough on Hellboy: is he just homesick, or have scrambled memories from the island gripped the supernatural whippersnapper? Meanwhile, word of Hellboy's survival has also reached an unknown enemy, who failed to kill him once before but is determined not be foiled again . . . Collects the four-issue miniseries.
Danny McBride writes the prequel to the upcoming blockbuster from Universal, Your Highness! Prince Fabious is the pride of his kingdom-his exploits are the stuff of legend. To keep the kingdom of Mourne safe from the vicious wizard Leezar's minions he will have to slay a rampaging Cyclops, which has already destroyed a village! In the meantime, Prince Thadeous, Fabious' brother, and royal embarrassment, embarks on a diplomatic mission to the Dwarf Kingdom. All he needs to secure peace with the dwarves is obtain a simple signature. But when Thadeous decides to partake in the Dwarf Kingdom's kind herb and show them who the life of the party is, he may be the spark that sets off a war and be its first casualty! These stories lead directly up to the events at the beginning of Your Highness, the movie! o From the extraordinarily funny minds of Danny McBride (Pineapple Express, Eastbound & Down) and Jeff Fradley (The Foot Fist Way)!
(W/A/CA) Tom Gauld
The inaugural collection of cartoons that introduced Tom Gauld’s literary wit to the world now in paperback! Drawn from Tom Gauld’s popular comics feature in The Guardian, You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack perfectly distills Gauld's dark humor, impeccable timing, and distinctive style. Again and again, Gauld reaffirms his position as a first-rank cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of both literary and cartoon history.
YOUTH is Larry Clark's Kids meets Chronicle. X-Men by way of Frank Ocean. It smashes together the violence of coming of age with the violence of the superhero narrative - as well as the beauty. YOUTH is a coming of age story that tells the story of two queer teenagers as they run away from their lives in a bigoted small town, and attempt to make their way to California. Along the way their car breaks down and they join up with a group of fellow misfits on the road. Embarking together in a van travelling the country they party and attempt to find themselves. And then something happens . . . Collects the original digital series YOUTH #1-#4.
(W) Curt Pires (A/CA) Alex Diotto
Youth is Larry Clark's Kids meets Chronicle. X-Men by way of Frank Ocean. It smashes together the violence of coming of age with the violence of the superhero narrative-as well as the beauty. Six months later. Some of the kids are dead. Some are missing. Some are trying to do better. One thing is for certain: They're not the only ones with powers, anymore. The greatest teen superhero book of the decade continues here. Collects the original digital series Youth season 2 #1-#4.
(W/A) Alex Vede
The first original graphic novel from artist and writer Alex Vede! An evocative and immersive journey into the depths of vengeance and vibrant world of violence. An expedition of Spanish soldiers make landfall in the Yucatan Peninsula in 1512, seeking a legendary city of Mayan Gold. Sorolla, a grizzled, old soldier full of remorse, seeks oblivion on foreign soil. When his commander slays one of the native inhabitant's only family, Sorolla rebels against his troop to save the child. The quest for the city of gold turns into a manhunt. The pair flee through the jungle seeking sanctuary from the onslaught of the Spanish soldiers at their heels. But deep in that jungle, in the heart of the ancient city, rests monstrous warriors waiting for a vengeful summons.
(W) Craig Engler, Fred Van Lente (A) Edu Menna (CA) Denis Medri
A Z Nation prequel set in official continuity of Syfy and Asylum's #1 hit zombie television show created by Karl Schaefer and Craig Engler! A year after the zombie virus outbreak, a devastating drought and famine set in, killing most of the human survivors. As the remnants of humanity cling to existence, Charles Garnett sends a new team on a desperate quest: Retrieve a possibly untouched cache of the food substitute Soylent Z from Galveston, Texas. But when mission leader Israel Johnson and his small team arrive in Galveston, they'll face a threat unlike anything ever seen before in the zombie genre! Featuring Z Nation's signature blend of horror, humor, and heart, 'Sea of Death' is a wild ride through the zombie apocalypse, as envisioned by series co-creator Craig Engler, comic book writer Fred Van Lente (Marvel Zombies, G.I. Joe), and artist Edu Menna (Red Sonja).
