(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Garry Brown, Lee Loughridge
Killers once feared Piotr Petrovich. Now, they've sent his son home to him in a body bag. Haunted by his failures, Piotr journeys across Russia to learn what type of man his son really was while hunting the bastards who killed him. And once Piotr finds them, they will learn to fear him once more? GLAAD Media Award-nominated writer STEVE ORLANDO (VIRGIL, Midnighter) and artist GARRY BROWN (BLACK ROAD) deliver an emotional, bone-shattering account of murder, masculinity, and mayhem. Collects CRUDE #1-6
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips (CA) Sean Phillips
BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS' CRIMINAL epic, now out in a beautiful new paperback edition! In the summer of '88, Teeg Lawless comes home to plan the biggest heist of his career. But Teeg's son Ricky and his friends are starting down the same dark path their fathers are on, and this is about to become the worst summer of their lives. An epic tale of tragedy handed down from generation to generation, CRUEL SUMMER is a crime comic masterpiece from the most celebrated noir masters in the industry, creators of CRIMINAL, FATALE, KILL OR BE KILLED, and THE FADE OUT. Collects CRIMINAL #1 and #5-12
(W) Kelly Thompson (A/CA) Mattia De Iulis
Eisner-winning writer KELLY THOMPSON re-teams with superstar artist MATTIA DE IULIS for their first creator-owned work together?a dark tale of five friends setting off in the middle of the night to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their small coastal town the summer before they all go their separate ways. But they're not really there to shoot a film. One of them has lied. And that lie will change EVERYTHING.Collects THE CULL #1-5
(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Browne
From the creative team that brought you EIGHT BILLION GENIES!?HERE AT LAST from CHARLES SOULE (Star Wars) and RYAN BROWNE (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS): CURSE WORDS: THE HOLE DAMNED THING is the complete collection of the magical, hilarious, oddly moving story of an evil wizard named Wizord, his talking koala sidekick Margaret, and their journey to be good (or at least slightly less bad) in this dark, unforgiving world of ours.Collects all 28 issues originally published by Image Comics and the previously unpublished full-length epilogue issue CURSE WORDS: AFTER WORDS. This is the definitive collection of the series that JOE HILL (JOE HILL?S RAIN, Locke Key) calls a ?terrific, terrific comic.?Collects CURSE WORDS #1-28 and CURSE WORDS: AFTER WORDS Epilogue Special
(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Browne
The world has realized that dark wizards fighting epic battles in the skies above our cities might actually be a bad thing, and Earth's leaders have finally agreed on one thing: they want Wizord and Margaret gone. Meanwhile, the evil Sizzajee is still gunning for them, and Wizord's ex, the lovely Ruby Stitch, is striking out on her own path. Forget it, Jake...it's EXPLOSIONTOWN. The second chapter of the dark, funny fantasy that's captured imaginations across the land and refuses to let them go. From CHARLES SOULE (Daredevil, Darth Vader) and RYAN BROWNE (GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS). Collects CURSE WORDS #6-10, plus the CURSE WORDS HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1
(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Browne
Take a walk down dark, twisting paths into the history of the Hole World, the demonic dimension that spawned Wizord, Margaret, Ruby Stitch and all the rest of your favorite morally dubious sorcerors. We haven't forgotten about our world, though - intrigue and spells and strange, wonderful things abound as Wizord continues his quest to be the baddest wizord New York City's ever seen. The third chapter of the dark, funny fantasy that NPR says 'exists to amuse and astound.' From CHARLES SOULE (Daredevil, Darth Vader) and RYAN BROWNE (God Hates Astronauts). Collects issues 11 through 15.
(W) Charles Soule (A) Ryan Browne, Joe Quinones (CA) Ryan Browne
The fourth arc of the cult hit series returns to our world for an all-out assault on Wizord and his burgeoning sorcerous family. Wizord's made plenty of enemies during his time on Earth, and now the chickens have come home to roost. It's bad news for Wizord… but he probably (definitely) deserves it. Collects CURSE WORDS #16-20, CURSE WORDS SUMMER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL.
(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Browne
FINAL VOLUME. The epic fantasy series concludes here, as Wizord, Margaret, and the entire gang fight an epic battle that will take our dark heroes from our world to the Hole World and back again. Will Sizzajee be vanquished? Will our little family of evil wizards ever find happiness and stop being so dang evil? LET'S FIND OUT! Collects CURSE WORDS #21-25 and CURSE WORDS: SPRING HAS SPRUNG SPECIAL
(W) Matt Hawkins, Bryan Hill (A) Atilio Rojo, Marc Silvestri (CA) Marc Silvestri
TO PROTECT THE FUTURE, WHAT WILL WE BECOME? The classic series returns in a reimagining overseen by creator MARC SILVESTRI. In a modern world where humanity is defined by the technology it creates, a terrorist strikes at the heart of human progress. One of the few survivors of the attack is a man named Morgan Stryker. Mortally wounded, Stryker's life is saved by his employers? but the price could be his humanity itself. Collects CYBER FORCE #1-4
(W) Matt Hawkins, Bryan Hill (A/CA) Atilio Rojo
With the world still reeling from the sudden blackout of all networked technology, Stryker, Aphrodite, and Velocity are sent to find a deadly bounty hunter that could help them bring order to the chaos? but this bounty hunter has a secret that might stop Cyber Force before it starts. Collects CYBER FORCE #5-8
(W) Matt Hawkins, Bryan Hill (A/CA) Atilio Rojo
It's the brutal man-machine hybrid Leviathan vs. Cyber Force as Morgan, Ripclaw, Velocity, and Aphrodite face off to save the fate of a country caught in the center of The New War for Technology. Who will own the future? Collects CYBER FORCE #9-12.
COLLECTING THE RETURN TOP COW'S TOP-SELLING SERIES Carin Taylor, codenamed Velocity, has escaped from the CDI controlled Millennium City and is desperately trying to find the one man she believes can help her prevent the end of the world. When she runs a group of other CDI escapees, will they help her? or turn their backs? Top Cow founder MARC SILVESTRI (THE DARKNESS, Incredible Hulk) returns to his first Image series to bring you a contemporary re-imagining rooted in cutting-edge, real world technology! Collects CYBER FORCE #1-5
(W) Marc Silvestri (A) Khoi Pham, Marco Turini (CA) Marc Silvestri
Cyber Data has created a killing machine that not even they can control. Killjoy has been let loose on the world and nothing will stand in her way as she seeks revenge against her old adversary Ripclaw. Cyber Data has been exposed and Stryker, Velocity, and the others have one last shot at survival. As it turns out, CDI isn't the only power out to destroy the world.
(W) Matt Hawkins & Various (A) Francesca Aureli & Various (CA) Khoi Pham
Granted superhuman abilities via cybernetic implants, they were created to be the pawns of a corrupt and evil corporation. Free and united against their creators, they are known as Cyberforce.
Featuring a never-before seen story by the regular creative team, as well as Cyberforce volume #2, this collection tells the story of Cyberforce's brush with extinction and their rise from the ashes. New pages bridge the gap between the Cyberforce #0 story by Marc Silvestri and the 6 issue series by Ron Marz and Pat Lee. Just in time for Cyberforce's 14th birthday, this trade unlocks secrets of the team's rebirth!
The multiple sell-out miniseries from the writer of WHO IS JAKE ELLIS? and the artist of VIKING, DANCER is the story of a retired assassin who must protect his ballerina love from a sniper stalking them both through the back alleys of a wintry Europe. CNN calls DANCER: 'The best example of what's possible without a man in tights.'
(W) Sabir Pirzada (A) Mart?n Morazzo, Vanesa R. Del Rey (CA) Tula Lotay
From SABIR PIRZADA, writer of Marvel Studios? **_Moon Knight _**and Ms. Marvel TV series, comes a bold vision of the future! When climate change and automation disrupt the lives of millions, a new civilization is formed in the skies?one that threatens the wealthy citizens who?ve been hoarding Earth?s meager resources for themselves. **_Nomadland _**meets Mad Max in this anthology featuring stunning artwork by MART?N MORAZZO (ICE CREAM MAN), **VANESA DEL REY **(REDLANDS), and more!
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
'?a horror series that feels right at home with horror classics like Creepshow?' -AIPT WELCOME TO THE SCARIEST PLACE ON EARTH! Devil Land has been the world's premiere horror-themed amusement park for over 50 years, home to the scariest ride ever created-The Devil's Due. But behind it lies a deadly truth about reclusive founder Arthur Dante and the choices he made to ensure his success. Now his children Sam and Halloween will discover the true horror behind their family legacy-and that all their dreams may be founded on the stuff of nightmares? JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (Batman, NAILBITER) and ANDREI BRESSAN (BIRTHRIGHT) reunite for a thrilling plunge into murder, mayhem, and sinister family secrets in this new Skybound original series. Collects DARK RIDE #1-4
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
Horror fans and theme park fans absolutely owe it to themselves to check out DARK RIDE.” —ComicBook.com Sam Dante is haunted by a mysterious death at Devil Land, but the bigger threat may be the dark forces that truly control his family’s legacy and theme park empire… The critically acclaimed series from JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (Superman) and ANDREI BRESSAN (Justice League Incarnate) continues in this terrifying journey deeper into The Scariest Place on Earth. Collects DARK RIDE #5-8
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas
I am impossibly intrigued by the work that JOSHUA WILLIAMSON, ANDREI BRESSAN, and company are crafting here. _?ComicBook.com_DARK RIDE PLUNGES TO ITS SHOCKING CONCLUSION!Now that Sam knows who put the Devil in Devil Land, it?s time to take a ride on his father?s first creation?The Devil?s Due?to save a loved one and determine the future of the park.Collects DARK RIDE #9-12
(W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Scott Buoncristiano, Tamra Bonvillain
ADVANCE SOLICIT The hunt for a camera containing an undeveloped photo of the face of true evil threatens to wipe out New York City one chilly autumn evening. Doune Mahoney is the curator of a private collection of extremely dangerous cursed objects, and her night's about to go to hell. Werewolves, secret societies, blessed animals, cursed objects, and more, in a fantasy horror comedy from X-Men and Deadpool writer GERRY DUGGAN, your new favorite artist SCOTT BUONCRISTIANO, and color artist extraordinaire TAMRA BONVILLAIN. Take a deep dive into THE DARK ROOM, a world the creators will be returning to for many years. Includes the first appearance of your new favorite characters, including Walt, the dancing bones of Times Square, and his blessed boom box.
Ariel Chylde, the girl who can become the creatures from her many nightmares, seeks salvation and a cure for her curse following the deadly events in Salem! Collected for the first time comes the fan favorite 'Legacy' and 'Redemption' storylines, with brand new art, and cover gallery by RANDY QUEEN. Collects DARKCHYLDE: LEGACY #1/2 & 1-3, and DARKCHYLDE: REDEMPTION #1/2 & 1-3 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
Now's your chance to read 'Empire,' the first storyline by the new creative team of Phil Hester (Firebreather, Green Arrow) and Michael Broussard (Unholy Union) that marked the shocking return of The Darkness! Following the events of First Born, Jackie Estacado relocates to the secluded nation of Sierra Muoz, where he explores new uses of his powers with the help of a shady professor. But Jackie is being manipulated, and when he finally realizes it, not even his Darkness powers may be enough to save him. Death, mayhem, destruction...all that and more are in this Darkness story that will surely become an instant classic. Featuring an unbelievable introductory price, a compelling story and talented creators, how can you go wrong? Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #1-6.
With Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer in full swing, go back rediscover the stories that made Ripclaw the most popular member of the renegade band of heroes called Cyberforce! Collected for the first time! Collects both Ripclaw mini-series plus Ripclaw Pilot Season, a cover gallery and plenty of bonus materials.
Jackie Estacado, the current bearer of The Darkness, was blackmailed and lied to by a devil calling himself The Sovereign. Now free from The Sovereign's grip, Jackie has assembled a motley crew of criminals with one goal - destroy every last one of The Sovereign's reliquaries! His quest will pit him against a former Russian mob boss turned art collector, a mute mystic, countless of The Sovereign's statues, and even traitors within his midst! Concluding the second year of writer PHIL HESTER'S (Firebreather, Wonder Woman) epic run and featuring art by SHELDON MITCHELL (Pilot Season: Stealth) and ROMANO MOLENAAR (The Darkness II: Confession), and a special stand-alone 'Tale of The Darkness' issue set in the Wild West by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV (Tumor, Echoes) and MATT TIMSON (Impaler, Popgun). Collects THE DARKNESS #85-89.
OUTER DARKNESS! In one of the most explosive THE DARKNESS arcs yet, longtime writer PHIL HESTER (WONDER WOMAN, GODZILLA) and artist SHELDON MITCHELL (PILOT SEASON: STEALTH) push Jackie Estacado, current bearer of the Darkness, to the brink. Having defeated his enemy, The Sovereign, Estacado had hoped to settle into a quiet, peaceful life in Chicago. But a series of attempts on his life, set him on a path that reunites him with old friends, allies and enemies. However, Jackie soon finds that the most dangerous enemies don't come from outside, but rather, from within?
The twisted journey of Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there, continues! Follow Jackie as he returns from Hell itself to seek revenge against the Franchetti mob family, rises to Don, becomes a Kingpin, and falls from grace in these stories by Top Cow's Finest. Collects THE DARKNESS, VOL. 2 #1-24, THE DARKNESS, VOL. 3 #1-10, THE DARKNESS #75-89 & more!
The twisted journey of Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there, continues! Follow Jackie as he returns from Hell itself to seek revenge against the Franchetti mob family, rises to Don, becomes a Kingpin, and falls from grace in these stories by Top Cow's Finest. Collects THE DARKNESS vol. 2 #1-24, THE DARKNESS vol. 3 #1-10, THE DARKNESS #75-89 & more!
The twisted journey of Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there, continues! Follow Jackie as he returns from Hell itself to seek revenge against the Franchetti mob family, rises to Don, becomes a Kingpin, and falls from grace in these stories by Top Cow's Finest. Collects THE DARKNESS vol. 2 #1-24, THE DARKNESS vol. 3 #1-10, THE DARKNESS #75-89 & more!
Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he inherited the power of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces for good in the world rise up to oppose Jackie and what his gift represents, but in this story… they are the bad guys. The sold out origin story by Garth Ennis (Punisher, Preacher) and Marc Silvestri (X-Men: Messiah Complex) is presented here as part of the brand new redesigned 'Origins' trade paperback line. This volume collects The Darkness Volume 1 #1-6 along with a cover gallery and behind the scenes materials.
Go back to the beginning and see 21-year-old mob hitman Jackie Estacado struggle with the power and the burden of The Darkness. Also collected in this edition is the first crossover between The Darkness and Witchblade in the fan favorite 'Family Ties' storyline. Featuring art by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri and superstar Joe Benitez (Soulfire, Titans). Collects The Darkness #7-10 as well as Witchblade #18-19. Full Color 176 pages $14.99 trade paperback
Aliens! Mobsters! Zombies! Feds! Dale Keown's classic hero, Pitt, makes his return to comics! When Tim and Pitt's mission to track down those infected by an alien virus brings them to The Darkness bearer Jackie's stomping ground in New York, they are invariably drawn together. Both attract the unwanted attention of the Federal Government and mayhem ensues! The crossover reunites The Darkness writer Paul Jenkins (Captain America, Mythos) and Pitt creator Dale Keown (Hulk: The End), collecting the sold out The Darkness/Pitt #1-3 plus a collection of script, toned artwork, a cover gallery and much more. As an added value, this trade will also include The Darkness #75, an all-star anniversary issue by Phil Hester (The Anchor) and a host of fantastic artists! 'Every panel shows the love for the medium and a cunning eye for dynamics, action moments, perspective and the use of light/shadow is used delicately and skillfully.' -Broken Frontier '?an exciting, eye-popping read' - Comic Book Resources '?a hell of a lot of character conflict, cracking dialogue...' - Bleeding Cool 'The concept f
BREAKING DARK' Jackie Estacado never feared much of anything, except the Darkness itself. Then the rules changed. Rival Bulgarian gangs are starting to encroach upon his turf. Jackie's wife, Jenny, is losing her mind. Jackie is no longer the host to the Darkness and with everything cracking at the seams he has neglected to notice that his daughter, Hope, has something terribly, terribly wrong with her. Jackie thought he was invincible, but he will soon learn that there are things in this world that even the Darkness should fear. Collects THE DARKNESS #106-110
'THE AGE OF REASON' Jenny is losing her mind, Hope is becoming more corrupted by her Darkness abilities, and an ancient, more powerful evil is about to return to the surface of our world. What will it take for Jackie Estacado to reclaim the Darkness and put an end to the madness that he helped create? Collects THE DARKNESS #112-116
'THE AGE OF REASON' Jenny is losing her mind, Hope is becoming more corrupted by her Darkness abilities, and an ancient, more powerful evil is about to return to the surface of our world. What will it take for Jackie Estacado to reclaim the Darkness and put an end to the madness that he helped create? Collects THE DARKNESS #112-116
This latest volume collects the first foray from STRAY BULLETS mastermind David Lapham (DETECTIVE COMICS) as Jackie travels to Sin City for 'Hell House' joined by Brian Denham (IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY). Then, THE DARKNESS co-creator David Wohl takes the reigns to tell a tale of the age old battle between light and dark, as the Angelus comes to town! Did we mention the Magdalena wants in on that action as well? Collecting THE DARKNESS volume 2 issues #17-#24 plus the fully painted special THE DARKNESS: BLACK SAILS this trade paperback collection delivers new tales of The Darkness from some of the industry's biggest names!
In the latest chapter of the Dead@17 saga, Nara and Hazy face their darkest hour. The insidious Abraham Pitch has returned and plots to open the Abyss, while Nara's crusade against the Marked has disastrous consequences for those closest to her. Collects Dead@17: Afterbirth #1-4.
After being forced to kill her closest friend, Nara has been banished to Purgatory. Doomed to wander a hostile and timeless wasteland ruled by the mysterious Witch Queen, Nara has accepted her fate as penance for her actions. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, she faces her greatest challenge as she confronts who she's been and what she will become.
