(W) Van Burnham
'The long-awaited sequel to Supercade: A Visual History of the Videogame Age 1971-1984, the first book to illustrate the videogame phenomenon... In the years since the original Supercade was first published, the next generation of gamers have come of age. Raised in the aftermath of the crash - the grand arcade palaces of the early 80s replaced by battered Neo Geo cabinets in laundromats and the few remaining game parlors begging for play - they are the children of the Nintendo Entertainment System, the home console that saved the US game industry after Atari effectively destroyed it. Over the past two decades they have expressed an intense love for the games of their youth including Super Mario, Space Harrier, and Street Fighter. This volume chronicles the next era of gaming history, beginning with the NES and including the release of the Sega Master System, SNES, Genesis, TurboGrafx-16, Amiga, Game Boy, Atari Jaguar, PlayStation, Dreamcast, Xbox and more, as well as the companies, creators, and technologies that drove us into the digital future. Earnestly wri
(W) Yukito Ayatsuji (A) Hiro Kiyohara
It has been three years since the calamity of 1998 that claimed the lives of many students in Yomiyama North Middle's class 3-3. After being placed into the cursed class, Sou Hiratsuka will have to work alongside class of 1998 survivor Mei Misaki in order to avert a new disaster. But as mysterious accidents and deaths pile up despite their countermeasures, the pair will be forced to reckon with Yomiyama North's deepest mysteries...
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Various (CA) Glenn Fabry
A masterpiece of violence, depravity, love, and redemption, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon?s Preacher follows the Reverend Jesse Custer on his epic quest to track down an absent God and force Him to answer for the sufferings of His creation. Acclaimed by fans and critics alike, this groundbreaking title shattered conventions and set new standards for American comics during its original run. This second of two weighty tomes collects Preacher #34-66, Preacher Special: One Man?s War #1, Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys #1, Preacher Special: The Story of You-Know-Who #1, and Preacher Special: Tall in the Saddle #1. This volume features a brand-new introduction by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, as well as highlights from Preacher?s infamous Gone to Texas letters column, a special photo gallery of Preacher collectibles, and other rarities unearthed from the series? archives.
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry
Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan preacher Jesse Custer possesses the power of 'the word,' an ability to make people do whatever he commands. Custer embarks on a violent and riotous journey across the country, joined by his gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and the hard-drinking Irish vampire Cassidy, witnessing dark atrocities and improbable calamities during his sojourn across America. Collects Preacher #1-33, Preacher Special: Saint of Killers #1-4, and Preacher Special: Cassidy-Blood & Whiskey #1.
Collects PREACHER #27-33, SAINT OF KILLERS #1-4 and PREACHER SPECIAL: CASSIDY - BLOOD AND WHISKEY! During some down time, Jesse Custer faces an enemy from the past who seeks vengeance for his father's death. Also includes a story spotlighting the Saint of Killers and a stand-alone tale starring Cassidy, the vampire.
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon, John McCrea (CA) Glenn Fabry
In this final PREACHER trade paperback, Jesse Custer makes amends with his girlfriend, Tulip, then seeks revenge against his former friend Cassidy for the things the Irish vampire did to her when they both believed the Preacher to be dead. Collecting #55-60 plus the special PREACHER: TALL IN THE SADDLE.
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon (CA) Glenn Fabry
A masterpiece of violence, depravity, love, and redemption, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon's Preacher follows Reverend Jesse Custer on his epic quest to track down an absent God and force Him to answer for the sufferings of His creation. This first of three deluxe slipcase volumes collects issues #1-26 of the series and features an introduction by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg--executive producers of the Preacher TV adaptation--plus Ennis's complete script for issue #11, a special gallery of pinup and promotional art, and highlights from Preacher's infamous Gone to Texas letters column.
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon, John McCrea (CA) Glenn Fabry
In these tales from issues #41-66 and PREACHER SPECIAL: TALL IN THE SADDLE #1, Jesse Custer's dark journey to find God takes a detour as he becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. Then, Custer decides it's high time to renew his quest to find God and hold Him accountable for his actions. As the series winds up, Jesse makes amends with Tulip, then seeks revenge against his former friend Cassidy for the things the Irish vampire did to her when they both believed the Preacher to be dead.
ritten by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry The third amazing new edition in the PREACHER series, collecting issues #18-26. Learn the origin of Cassidy as Jesse Custer heads for France to rescue the Irish vampire from the clutches of religious fanatics.
Jesse Custer's dark journey to find God continues as he becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. Then, Custer decides it's high time to renew his quest to find God and hold Him accountable for his actions. Collecting PREACHER #41-54.
In this new trade paperback collecting PREACHER #13-26, Jesse Custer, his girlfriend Tulip and their vampire friend Cassidy head west to a party of Babylonian proportions. Then Jesse flies to France to rescue Cassidy from the clutches of religious fanatics. His search leads him into battle against the forces of the mysterious organization known as The Grail.
Palookaville Volume 20 is the first volume of the seminal comic book series to be published in book form. The expansion into hardcover from pamphlet is a parallel that illustrates Seth's growth into an award-winning cartoonist, book designer, hobbyist, editor, essayist, and installation artist. Part comic book with the ongoing serialization of Clyde Fans, part sketchbook, and part documentation of Seth's fictional town of Dominion City, this visual compendium will showcase Seth's varied creative passions.
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Various (CA) Glenn Fabry
Art by Steve Dillon, Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra, Peter Snejbjerg, and Richard Case Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's epic chronicle of Reverend Jesse Custer, Tulip O'Hare, and their vampire companion Cassidy continues as our trio resume their search for the Almighty while trying to stay ahead of a vengeful Arseface, Herr Starr, and the Saint of Killers. This second of three deluxe slipcase volumes collects issues #27-40 of the series along with the specials Saint of Killers, Cassidy?Blood and Whiskey, One Man's War, The Good Old Boys, and The Story of You-Know-Who and features an introduction by actor Graham McTavish?the Saint of Killers from AMC's Preacher.
The landmark 20th volume of the seminal comic book series! Jordan Wellington Lint, 51, is Chief Executive Officer of Lint Financial Products, a company he began serving in 1985 as assistant and advisor before working his way up its corporate ladder to record-setting innovation in the fields of finance and high-yield investment. In his seven years as the head of Lint, Jordan has grown the company from a business lender and real estate speculator to a leading provider of network financial infrastructure services, all the while positioning Lint as a model of corporate integrity and high-yield, low-risk product. Lint's vision has made him one of the most influential and widely sought-after leaders in the complex Omaha securities industry, and his fresh approach to an understanding of local problems, leadership and determination have enabled Lint to grow, outdistance and outpace its competitors. Lint graduated from UNL in 1981 with a BA in Business and briefly studied music and recording in Los Angeles before returning to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, where he has continued his life jo
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Steve Dillon & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry
In these tales from PREACHER #27-40, presented in DC's Absolute format for the first time, Jesse and Tulip are reunited at last. Together with Cassidy, they head for New Orleans in the hope of finding the secret buried in Jesse's psyche. And while Cassidy and Tulip face the painfully pretentious Enfants du Sang, Jesse taps into some dark magic-all while Herr Starr gathers his forces against the trio. And, against all odds, Arseface finds fame as a singer! Also includes THE SAINT OF KILLERS #1-4 and the specials ONE MAN'S WAR, CASSIDY-BLOOD AND WHISKEY, THE GOOD OLD BOYS and THE STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO.
SPAWN ORIGINS, VOL. 20 features the stories and artwork that helped cement the Spawn legacy. Relive the excitement of this groundbreaking series in this accessibly priced format with exclusive bonus content, including cover galleries, black and white art, classic quotes from TODD McFARLANE, and an exclusive digitally painted cover by CLAYTON CRAIN. Collects SPAWN #117-122
(W/A) Kouhei Horikoshi
Collect the first 20 volumes of the bestselling My Hero Academia manga in this heroic box set! Also includes a full-color double-sided poster and an exclusive 48-page booklet featuring the never-before-seen bonus illustrations and author commentary printed on volume 1-20's book covers in Japan! For teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Fumi Yoshinaga
From the James Tripee Award-winning author, Fumi Yoshinaga, comes a casual romance between two 40-year-old men and the many meals they share together. A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo come to enjoy the finer moments of life through food. After long days at work, either in the law firm or the hair salon, Shiro and Kenji will always have down time together by the dinner table, where they can discuss their troubles, hash out their feelings and enjoy delicately prepared home cooked meals!
(W/A/CA) Ken Akamatsu
The hit shonen adventure continues, with a major anime series coming soon, into the far future, beyond the finale of Negima! Ages 16 and up. Tota, a boy with a magical and mysterious pedigree, joins a team of immortals to fulfill his dream and reach the top of the great orbital tower, extending from Neo-Tokyo into the unknown reaches of space! But soon he finds himself embroiled in a power struggle that spans generations and will determine the fate of a planet.
(W) Kenji Saito (A/CA) Akinari Nao
Thanks to Arbariccia's counter-strategy, Arata is trapped in a library of nostalgia. Can he escape that calm and gentle world?! Ages 18 and Up.
(W/A/CA) Shouji Sato
Black Label is forced to choose between rescuing Hinako or saving the city. With such a tough decision before them, will they miss an opportunity to move forward? It's the start of the end for Triage X! Ages 18 and Up.
(W) Carlo Zen (A) Chika Tojo
After the Empire suffers a Dunkirk-like defeat at the hands of the Fran?ois Republic, it seems like Imperial HQ doesn't even care. Tanya heads back, determined to get to the bottom of the situation-but what awaits her in the capital?
(W/A/CA) Reiji Miyajima
In today's Japan, 'rental' services can deliver an afternoon with a 'friend,' a 'parent,' even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to 'rent' an emotional connection, and his new 'girlfriend,' who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too!
(W/A) Yoshimurakana
Kuroko's group goes to a hot spring deep in the mountains, where the entirety of the land is owned by the wealthy Yamatsukami family. But right as the family is going to decide the next heir, the third son is found murdered... To make matters worse, the only road in and out of the area is suddenly destroyed! Cut off from the rest of the world, the family begins to whisper about a mysterious 'Ayako.' With little to go on, how will Kuroko solve this closed-room case?
(W) Fujino Omori (A) Takashi Yagi
Intelligent monsters, the Evils, the Hestia Familia and Aiz's Loki Familia. Head of the latter, Finn alone is calm amid the chaos. In this clash of wills, what path will Finn take? Unwilling to abandon her anti-monster philosophy, Aiz moves to stop Bell, but she finds her path blocked... The battle with the mysterious gale swordsman begins!
(W) Kafka Asagiri (A) Sango Harukawa
One member of the Decay of the Angel stands in the way???Fukuchi Ouchi. Atsushi and Akutagawa have beaten powerful enemies before, but can they work together to defeat the living legend known as the strongest skill user...?! The man known as Fukuchi, veteran of innumerable battles and who once trained alongside President Fukuzawa, draws his sword!
(W/A/CA) Junya Inoue
The balance on the island is violently rocked! A hero's last stand...Years ago, Tougou lost the entire team under his command in the line of duty. Carrying the weight of their souls on his back, he's tried to make it through the Game with honor while protecting those most vulnerable. Now, back up against the wall, he'll risk it all for a chance at redemption. Only one man is walking away from this battle to the death...
(W/A) Paru Itagaki
Gray wolf Legoshi trains and fasts in preparation for the monthly black market battles, where he plans to duel mixed-species Melon. What is red deer Louis willing to sacrifice this time to help Legoshi triumph? Regardless, it seems that Legoshi's soft heart may be his biggest obstacle. And first, Legoshi must defeat a gang boss who reminds him of someone he loves? For older teen audiences.
(W/A/CA) Woshibai
How fast can you go in a buggy drawn by the flap of a butterfly's wings? How do you measure the speed of waking from a dream? Such abstract inquiries into the unrelenting absurdity of contemporary life make up this omnibus of meditative vignettes from one of mainland China's most prolific and recognizable-yet anonymous-new underground cartoonists of the current generation.
(W) Mark Millar & Various (A) Ron Smith & Various (CA) Ron Smith
Mega-City One: a future metropolis plagued by every crime imaginable. Keeping order are the Judges, a stern police force acting as judges, juries, and executioners. Toughest of all is Judge Dredd. He is the law! Volume 20 in this best-selling series sees Dredd travel to the North African city of Luxor, where he has to battle a flesh-hungry mummy! The past catches up with Dredd when an undead abomination from the ashes of East Meg One travels to the Big Meg with vengeance on its mind. Mean Machine is back! Plus the return of the first-ever published Judge Dredd artist, Mick McMahon!
CHARLIE BROWN FINDS TRUE LOVE - AND MORE IN THE 20TH VOLUME OF THE COMPLETE PEANUTS! Our latest volume is particularly dense with romantic intrigue, as Marcie and Charlie Brown end up at camp together, sending Peppermint Patty into mad jealousy (especially since Marcie can't resist teasing her)? and an old friend of Charlie Brown's attempts to look him up again but confuses him with Snoopy and goes on a date with him instead. But the most crucial event in romance is Charlie Brown's romance with Peggy Jean - even though he's so flustered in his first conversation with her that he ends up stuck with the name 'Brownie Charles' for the duration of her relationship ('I kind of like it?'). This volume also introduces yet another Snoopy sibling, Olaf, who is humiliatingly invited to enter an ugly-dog contest (and, even more humiliatingly, wins). Plus lots of Zen-like Spike-and-cactus strips, Sally Brown non sequiturs, D-minuses for Peppermint Patty, and wise thoughts from Franklin's grandpa? Snoopy treks through the wilderness as the Beagle Scoutmaster and through the desert as the World Fa
(W) Deniz Camp (A/CA) Stipan Morian
At the end of the 20th Century, superheroes, geniuses, madmen and activists rush towards WWIII! A Soviet 'iron' hero; a super-powered American President; an insane cyborg soldier; an Afghan woman hellbent on building a better life for her people-these strange yet familiar beings collide in a story that mixes history, politics, and comic book mythology into something totally new. Welcome to 20th CENTURY MEN, where the edges of our reality and fiction touch, overlap?and then explode. Collects 20TH CENTURY MEN #1-6
(W) Wataru Watari (A) Naomichi Io, Ponkan 8
The Soubu High School Prom plan plays out, and all involved in this alternate sham version wrap up their roles and duties. Hachiman sets up karaoke to show his appreciation for the volunteers' hard work. But after the party, Yui has a request of her own-'There's something I'd like to talk about. Would you hear me out?'
(W/A) Noriyuki Konishi
Nate and his Yo-Kai sidekicks Jibanyan and Whisper are surprised by the return of the original White Yo-kai Watch-this time with three surprising new variations! Join the goofy fun as the familiar Yo-kai gang meets up with some bizarre new friends, bringing spirited chaos and gags galore to the life of ordinary schoolkid Nate Adams? For all ages.
(W/A) Ken Wakui
With half its leaders beaten and broken, and even more of them turned traitor, the Tokyo Manji Gang is left facing down Tenjiku's overwhelming gang of four hundred delinquents with only fifty people. Tenjiku calls itself a 'criminal organization,' and their leader Kurokawa Izana will stop at nothing to make Mikey share all the pain he's felt for so many years. The bad blood goes all the way back to their childhoods, and between the fists and the tears, their shared history will soon come to light.
(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (A/CA) Dave Wachter
In the wake of total destruction, the exhausted Turtles must prevent catastrophe, as disparate forces converge on New York and a sinister power-play takes shape. Following the Triceratop Invasion, New York is in ruins. Various groups jockey for control in the power vacuum, each with their own agendas and goals. But there is one who doesn't care about power or victory, only chaos... the Rat King! Will the TMNT be able to stop him from doing the unspeakable? Collects issues #81-85 of the ongoing series. Advance solicited for October release!
(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Asada
What is the truth behind Amberground? As Lag and his friends enter the mysterious capital of their twilight world, they learn more than they ever dreamed possible. The dark secrets they uncover will change them forever. With civilization collapsing and the end of the world at hand, it's up to Lag to lead the people of Amberground to hope and light at last. For teen audiences.
(W) Reki Kawahara
The Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a single murder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm and the dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander of the Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as they conduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie and Tiese have been poisoned!
