(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert
Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, and Others The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Features Batman #655-658, #663-669, #672-675, and Batman Incorporated (vol. 2 ) #5
(W) Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert, Brad Anderson
Art by Andy Kubert, Klaus Janson, Frank Miller, Eduardo Risso and John Romita Jr. It's been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham City's guardian alive. All of the Dark Knight's allies--Wonder Woman, Hal Jordan, Superman--have retreated from the front lines of the war against injustice. But now a new war is beginning. An army of unimaginable power, led by Superman's own daughter, is preparing to claim Earth as its new world. The only force that can stop this master race--Batman--is dead. Long live the new Batman... Written by comics legends Frank Miller (300) and Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman), the sequel to the groundbreaking The Dark Knight Returns series features incredible artwork from superstar artist Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), as well as Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns), John Romita Jr. (All-Star Batman), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) and Frank Miller himself! This volume collects Dark Knight III: The Master Race
(W) Nathan Edmondson (A/CA) Mitch Gerads, Marc Laming From Ft. Belvoir to Fallujah, Team Omaha follows leads from missions in all corners of the globe and uncovers a massive plot funded by one of the U.S.'s biggest global enemies. Collects THE ACTIVITY #12-16.
(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Terry Dodson & Various
ADVANCE SOLICIT WHERE HIS STORY ENDED... HER STORY BEGINS! Everyone knows the story of how ADVENTUREMAN, the greatest pulp hero of all time, ended in a heartbreaking CLIFFHANGER with our hero facing his very execution...now, learn the startling truth about how, 80 years after his seeming demise, single mother Claire and her Adventurefan son Tommy light the spark of RESURRECTION! Can these inheritors of the Adventureman legacy rise up to face down the evil that bested the original? Collects ADVENTUREMAN #1-4.
(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire
Amelia must put her burgeoning career as The Protector on the line to protect the once Unknown World she now calls home. Meanwhile, the Omega Company is on its last legs, but it fights on against a magic-devouring enemy.
Magic do-gooder (or troublemaker, depending on who you ask) Amelia Cole is back, and this time, she's The Protector! What is The Hidden War? Who is Omega Company? And is the Protector cloak as itchy as it looks? The mysterious 'Unknown World' becomes increasingly dangerous as Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride write, and Nick Brokenshire illustrates on Amelia Cole and the Hidden War from IDW Publishing and Monkeybrain Comics!
(W) Scott Snyder, Stephen King (A) Rafael Albuquerque, Danijel Zezelj, Various (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
Meet Skinner Sweet, the first American vampire in recorded history. Stronger, faster, and fiercer than your average vampire, Skinner is unaffected by sunlight and was already cruel and ruthless when he was still just a man. Now that he's virtually immortal, he has the power to exact revenge on anyone who crosses him--and may the Lord have mercy on anyone who does. Collects AMERICAN VAMPIRE #1-12.
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Chaz Truog (CA) Brian Bolland
EVERY ISSUE OF ACCLAIMED WRITER GRANT MORRISON'S GROUNDBREAKING RUN WITH ARTIST CHAZ TRUOG IS COLLECTED IN A SINGLE COMPENDIUM VOLUME FOR THE FIRST TIME! Buddy Baker is a superhero--the Man with Animal Powers. But in today's world, who really needs Animal Man's protection? Mankind? The animals? Or is it Buddy himself? Collects the first 26 issues of the legendary series as well as the character's dimension-spanning creation tale from SECRET ORIGINS #39.
It's 'One Year Later' after the events of Infinite Crisis, and Aquaman has totally changed! The new Aquaman begins the hunt for his missing father and fights a savage duel against an Atlantean warrior over his alliance with the much-feared King Shark. Also, the fate of Atlantis is revealed as Aquaman encounters a band of Atlanteans led by Mera! Who is the new savior of the seven seas and what happened to the original Aquaman? Collects AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40-49.
Fifty years after a time traveler brings science and technology to the medieval ages, corporations have replaced kingdoms, and the future teeters on a bleak precipice. Agents and assassins, hired for their specialties by the rivaling companies, stem the flow of information with the flow of blood. But the current system can't hold, and the balance of power is shifting...
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen
The complete Eisner Award-winning space fantasy epic from writer** JEFF LEMIRE** (GIDEON FALLS,_ Sweet Tooth_) and artist** DUSTIN NGUYEN (DESCENDER, LITTLE MONSTERS) is collected in a softcover compendium!Ten years after the conclusion of DESCENDER, magic has taken the place of machinery, and the rules of the universe are very different. Andy and Effie's daughter Mila spends her days exploring the lonely wilds of the planet Sampson and trying to stay out of the clutches of the all-powerful vampire witch known only as Mother. But like her parents, Mila doesn't like to play by the rules, and when a certain robot pal of her dad's shows up, nothing will ever be the same!LEMIRE & NGUYEN reunite to take readers on an unforgettable fantasy quest with all the scope and heart of the sci-fi classic and Eisner Award winning, DESCENDER! Collects the entire ASCENDER series, #1-18 Select praise for ASCENDER: ASCENDER_ _was worth the wait for anyone patiently biding their time until this powerhouse creative team returned to this beloved universe. Is it differe
(W) Faith Erin Hicks & Various (A) Peter Wartman, Adele Matera
Three Avatar: The Last Airbender standalone graphic novels featuring Katara, Toph, and Suki collected in one oversized hardcover!
Includes exclusive commentary from the creators to dive even further into the creation of the comics!
What do pirates, prisons, and a lavabender have in common? It's this collection of Avatar: The Last Airbender stories!
Katara has to embrace her tougher side and join a pirate crew to escape the Fire Nation, Toph embraces her new role as teacher to some skeptical new students, and Suki's time in the Boiling Rock prison provides a painful lesson that will ultimately strengthen her faith in her friends. These three standalone stories are collected into one oversized hardcover for the first time, with exclusive commentary from the creators to dive even further into the creation of the comics!
Continue the adventure of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series with adventures written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, Pumpkinheads) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Various (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi
BATMAN VS. THE JOKER, MORE BRUTAL THAN EVER! Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jorge Jimenez, Andrea Sorrentino and Others Following the cataclysmic events of the Gotham War, Batman finds himself completely isolated from his family, struggling to keep the rage of Zur-En-Arrh in check. But he can't stop, because he's out there, haunting the city, taunting the Dark Knight: The Joker. And the new Batman is ready to stop him once and for all. But wait...Batman is also battling a legion of himself! What has Zur done? Plus, the terrifying tale of The Joker Year One: a mysterious figure from Batman's past has come into The Joker's orbit, changing the Clown Prince of Crime forever! What secrets does the re-formed Red Hood Gang have for Batman?s future? Collects BATMAN #139-144.
(W) Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs (A) Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen
Art by Dustin Nguyen, J.H. Williams III, Derek Fridolfs, and Others Award-winning writer Paul Dini brings his signature blend of wit, complexity, and pathos to the Dark Knight and his rogues gallery in this collection of stories from Dini's acclaimed runs on Detective Comics and Batman: Streets of Gotham, such as The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul, Heart of Hush, and The House of Hush, with art by Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li'l Gotham, Descender), Don Kramer (JSA, Wonder Woman), Derek Fridolfs (Superman/Batman, The Authority), and more, plus bonus stories and behind-the-scenes material!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Evan Cagle
WHAT LIES BENEATH GOTHAM? Written by Ram V., Dan Watters, and Simon Spurrier Art by Ivan Reis, Stefano Raffaele, Dustin Nguyen, Francesco Francavilla, and More The Dark Knight investigates below the old ruins of Arkham Asylum, uncovering a demon-infested mystery tying Gotham to the Orgham family from centuries back...including the existence of Batman! With Nightwing and Batgirl helping along the way, Batman struggles to fight off an Azmer demon's hold on his mind, and the only thing in its way are Bruce's own inner demons...and Barbatos. Ram V and a host of all-star artists, including Stefano Raffaele, Ivan Reis, Dustin Nguyen, Francesco Francavilla, and others, take Batman on a hellacious journey he may never return from! Plus, stories featuring Mr. Freeze, Prince Arzen, Commissioner Montoya, and a young Bruce Wayne. Collects Detective Comics #1071-1075.
(W) Scott Beatty, Chuck Dixon (A) Marcos Martin, Javier Pulido, Scott McDaniel (CA) Various
Discover the birth of the Gotham Knights! Every story has a beginning...The Batman Family: Year One Box Set features the complete collections for Batgirl: Year One, Robin: Year One, and a box set exclusive edition of Nightwing: Year One. Witness the birth of legends and the start of journeys that would define the characters forever.
(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Jorge Jimenez
This is it: the Clown Prince of Crime battles the Dark Knight Detective head-to-head for the last time. And one way or another, this explosive struggle will pave the way to the future of Gotham City!The Joker has never wanted to win before?he?s never wanted his battle with Batman to end?but now his motivation has shifted. As The Joker assembles an army, Batman reels from a debilitating Joker Toxin attack. Amid the chaos, the villains of Gotham City are waiting out the carnage Joker has unleashed?and Catwoman assembles an army of her own!Plus, Harley Quinn battles Punchline, and Clownhunter joins the action!Collects Batman #95-100.
(W) Various (A) Various
Written by Adam Beechen, Doug Wagner, Frank Hannah, and Others Art by Christian Duce, Vicente Cifuentes, Federico Dallocchio, and Others Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus is the ultimate companion to the bestselling Batman: Arkham series of video games from Rocksteady Studios. This collection includes all of the games' action-packed backstories, from the volatile beginnings of Batman: Arkham Origins to the dark and deadly story of Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis and everything in between.
(W) Cavan Scott, Bryan Q. Miller (A) Various
Art by Scot Eaton, Maria Laura Sanapo, Travis Mercer, Jesus Merino, and Marco Santucci Discover the heroes of the Justice Society in these four thrilling adventures. Join Hawkman as he battles a vengeful ghost, Cyclone as she faces monsters and crooked cops on the streets of her hometown, Atom Smasher as he strives to be the hero his uncle knows he could be, and Doctor Fate as he experiences a terrible vision of the future and a demon from his worst nightmare. Four champions with one destiny. Individually they are heroes. Together they will face Black Adam. Plus, delve more into the early days of Teth-Adam and the country of Kahndaq. Collects Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Hawkman #1, Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Cyclone #1, Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Atom Smasher #1, and Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Dr. Fate #1.
Marvel's international super-spy stars in a series of sensational postcards you can mail back from your own globe-hopping adventures! Featuring key moments from throughout Natasha Romanoff's history as illustrated by many of Marvel's greatest talents - including John Buscema, John Romita Sr., Gene Colan, George Pérez, Frank Miller, J.G. Jones, Phil Noto and Chris Samnee! The deadly Black Widow is always the center of attention - whether she's working solo, joining the Avengers in battle or fighting alongside old flames like Hawkeye, Daredevil and the Winter Soldier! And that's certainly true of these picture-perfect postcards you can keep all for yourself or share with your friends. Send them from America, from Europe - or from Russia with love! All Ages
(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Various
THE BLOODSHOT 50 PROJECT See them here for the FIRST and ONLY time! ALL of Hero Initiative's 50+ original covers to Valiant's landmark Bloodshot #1 are on display in this great book, with art by Alan Davis, Gabriel Hardman, Ken Lashley, Bob Layton, Steve McNiven, Whilce Portacio, Paolo Rivera and MORE! See all the covers, AND as a special added bonus, this book contains a reprint of Bloodshot #1 written by Duane Swierczynski with art by Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi.
(W/A/CA) Rob Liefeld
BLOODSTRIKE Is back! A new recruit to the Bloodstrike program is compromised and struggles on a covert mission that puts him on a collision course with his former squadron! Unload the guns and ammo in this action-packed spectacle by ROB LIEFELD (Deadpool, X-Force)! Guest starring Brigade and Bloodwulf!
(W) Fabian Nicieza, Scott Lobdell (A) Cliff Robertson, Paul Lee (CA) Nimit Malavia
Go back to the summer of 1996, before Buffy Summers arrived in Sunnydale and the newly anointed Vampire Slayer flees to Las Vegas to make sense of her life. Unfortunately, a twisted coven of vampires have their own plans for The Strip. Upon her return, her parents put her under lock and key, and while it's nice to not have to slay vampires and demons night after night, Buffy soon finds her respite is short-lived. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer #51-63, previously published by Dark Horse Comics.
(W/A/CA) Jack Kirby
It's the return of the King! In 1975, Jack 'King' Kirby returned to Marvel and his iconic co-creation Captain America. Serving as writer, artist and editor, it was Kirby unleashed! He created an intricate storyline that built month after month toward America's Bicentennial and CAPTAIN AMERICA #200. In the 'Madbomb' saga, an aristocratic faction seeks to wrest control of the country by possessing the American people's minds - and driving them to insane outbreaks of violence! Then, the Falcon is lost in an other-dimensional asylum - that's run by the inmates! The tale of the Night People and Agron the Unburied One is a tense, sci-fi/horror thriller. And Kirby tops it all off with 'The Swine,' an action-packed adventure featuring the debut of Arnim Zola - and the return of the Red Skull! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #193-214 and ANNUAL #3-4, MARVEL TREASURY SPECIAL: CAPTAIN AMERICA'S BICENTENNTIAL BATTLES and material from F.O.O.M. #11. Rated T
(W/A) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
Also known as BAB, the newest Chinese danmei/Boys' Love novel series from the blockbuster author of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! From the outside, He Yu seems to have everything going for him: he's handsome, rich, and smart. But beneath his perfect facade, he harbors a dark secret, one that makes him a slumbering threat to the people around him. After spending years abroad, he enrolls in film school to pursue the girl of his dreams, Xie Xue, but that forces him to deal with her overprotective older brother, the man He Yu hoped he'd never see again. Xie Qingcheng, an icy man of subdued emotion, was once He Yu's doctor, and is the only person who knows He Yu's terrible secret. He Yu swears not to let his past with this man get in the way of his feelings for Xie Xue, but he soon finds himself drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and violence that involves both of the Xie siblings. As a sprawling conspiracy sucks in He Yu, he must confront his own grudges and face new truths-including his own feelings for Xie Qingcheng, which warp into a fixation much dar
(W) Kosuke Iijima (A) Shiori
Our heroes have been struggling to make headway in their quest to vanquish the Demon King. Is it because of the cat on the hero's lap? Or is it because Red doesn't have the heart to move the little guy? Meanwhile, a powerful foe awaits the party... a beautiful white cat!
(W) John Layman (A/CA) Rob Guillory
Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats, has been busy - busy settling into married life, busy investigating one assignment after another that takes him to the most remote corners of the planet. Meanwhile, the people closest to Tony are conspiring to take on the brutal killer who murdered Tony's twin sister. And this conspiracy includes Tony's partner, his arch enemy - and his teenage daughter! Presenting a new storyline of the New York Times Best Selling, Harvey and multiple Eisner Awardwinner series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, and clairvoyants. Collects CHEW #41-45, plus CHEW: WARRIOR CHICKEN POYO
(W) Fred Van Lente, More (A) Ariel Olivetti, More (CA) Ariel Olivetti
Savage tales of the iconic barbarian! When an agent of the dreaded Black Seers of Yimsha assassinates the King of Vendhya, the king's sister Yasmina inherits the throne - and vows vengeance! But her plans against the Black Seers are derailed when she is kidnapped - by Conan?! Before long the Cimmerian has ruthless mercenaries, vengeance-crazed tribesmen, sinister sorcerers and an entire army hard on his heels - and that's just how he likes it! Plus: Conan's journeys continue, taking him from the Exiled Lands to Hesterm and beyond. Thieves, demons, warriors and more all await him - and all will fall prey to his savage sword! Collecting CONAN AND THE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE #1-4, CONAN: CHILDREN OF THE SUN, CONAN: EXILES, and material from DARK HORSE PRESENTS (2014) #21 and ROBERT E. HOWARD'S SAVAGE SWORD #1-4 and #6-10. Parental Advisory
THE BIGGEST NAMES AND SCARES IN COMICS!
What?s that lurking in the dark? Who?s that walking up behind you? And why does it sound like death is slowly creeping this way? Why, it?s CREEPSHOW!
This deluxe hardcover collection presents the first two volumes of the award-nominated CREEPSHOW comic book series?based on the hit Shudder TV series now helmed by Greg Nicotero?together in one place for the first time!
Featuring some of the most acclaimed talents in comics including GARTH ENNIS (The Boys), BECKY CLOONAN (Punisher), PAUL DINI (Batman: The Animated Series), MICHAEL WALSH (THE SILVER COIN), SALADIN AHMED (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), DAVID & MARIA LAPHAM (STRAY BULLETS), ERICA HENDERSON (ASSASSIN NATION, DRACULA, MOTHERF**KER!), FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (Night of the Ghoul, Detective Comics), L MARLOW FRANCAVILLA, and more.
Collects CREEPSHOW, VOL. 1 #1-5 and CREEPSHOW, VOL. 2 #1-5
(W) Various (A) Tom Sutton & Various
Now available in a value-priced paperback edition, Creepy Archives Volume 8 features the best in gruesomely gore-geous tales of horror, fantasy, and science fiction from a capable cadre of celebrated storytellers including Tom Sutton, Steve Skeates, Wally Wood, T. Casey Brennan, Ernie Colon, and many more. Also featured is a foreword by longtime Creepy scribe Nicola Cuti and a story starring none other than Uncle Creepy himself! Take a break from the mausoleum, hang up your mourning coat, and bury yourself in Creepy Archives! Collects Creepy #37-41.
This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR'S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #8 at the same size, with cover art that's a pencils-only version of Jim Lee's 1:500 variant cover.
(W) George Mann (A) Alan Quah
MARVEL AT THE BREATHTAKING ARTWORK BY ALAN QUAH IN THIS PHENOMENAL BLACK & WHITE OVERSIZED HARDCOVER EDITION OF DARK SOULS VOL 1: THE BREATH OF ANDOLUS! JOIN FIRA - A BATTLE-HARDENED WARRIOR - AS SHE EMBARKS UPON A PERILOUS QUEST TO SAVE HER AILING KINGDOM, FIGHTING COUNTLESS HOARDS OF DEMONIC FOES ALONG THE WAY!
(W) Tom DeFalco, Various (A) John Romita Jr., Various (CA) Bob Larkin
Who's got disco fever? We do! Marvel presents the entire 1980s DAZZLER run in a single, massive, oversized Omnibus. Leaping from the pages of X-MEN and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Alison Blaire, A.K.A. Dazzler, charted one of the comic-book direct market's first exclusive offerings in her solo series. Equal parts pop star and super hero, Dazzler's stories feature drama, romance, adventure and action in the mighty Marvel manner. But being the hardest-working mutant in show business isn't as glamorous as you'd think! She faces prison, family intrigue, the Sisterhood of Evil Mutants, a vengeful Rogue during her villain days and even Galactus! Complete with letters pages and more! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #130-131, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #203, DAZZLER (1981) #1-42, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #12, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST #1-4, SECRET WARS II #4, and material from WHAT IF (1977) #33 and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #38. Rated T+
(A/CA) George Perez
DC Comics is proud to present this poster portfolio of covers celebrating the prolific career of renowned artist George Perez. Featuring artwork from The New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and more, this collection spotlights George's penchant for crafting some of the most iconic and unforgettable images in comics. The posters in this volume present but a fraction of the work by this beloved illustrator whose art has touched the hearts of comics fans around the world for generations.
The latest DC POSTER PORTFOLIO focuses on the evildoers of 'Year of the Villain' as seen in this special event, with art by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Frank Quitely, Alex Maleev and more! Printed on heavy cardstock paper at a big 12 inches by 16 inches, the pages of the DC POSTER PORTFOLIOS are easily removed from the binding and are suitable for framing.
(W) Christopher Priest, Various (A) Paco Diaz, Various (CA) Rob Liefeld
Acclaimed writer Christopher Priest's entire DEADPOOL run in one book! What happens when Deadpool crosses paths with royalty? Watch the madness unfold as the Merc with a Mouth learns what it's like to cavort with two of Marvel's mightiest monarchs - of the Asgardian and Wakandan varieties! But when Loki gives Wade Wilson the handsome face of a movie star, will it be a blessing?or a curse? Domestic bliss is unlikely when Deadpool starts rooming with Constrictor and Titania - and when Taskmaster hires Wade to train a group of his super-villain-wannabe students, he assigns them the ultimate test: taking over an orbiting space station! Plus: Katanas clash with claws when Deadpool battles Wolverine! And the unlikely heroes of Counter-Earth, the Remnants, must battle their former leader?Deadpool?! But why does everybody hate Fight-Man? Collecting DEADPOOL (1997) #34-45, BLACK PANTHER (1998) #23, WOLVERINE (1988) #154-155, HEROES REBORN: REMNANTS, FIGHT-MAN #1 and material from WOLVERINE ANNUAL '99. Rated T
(W) Cullen Bunn
The first comic-sized, one-shot adventure for the MARVEL MULTIVERSE ROLE-PLAYING GAME is here! Play as Deadpool and his team - or use your own characters - in a fourth-wall breaking adventure right out of Marvel's comics! Includes a comic story lead-in by Cullen Bunn (DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE), an RPG adventure and new character profiles! Rated T+
(W/A/CA) Romano Scarpa, John Lustig
From Minnie to Horace to Mortimer Mouse, Mickey?s friends and fiends are bewitched by Dr. Wrayspray and his amazing health tonic. But Mickey smells a rat ? and the trail leads to Wrayspray?s headquarters on Brigaboom, an amazing island that only appears once every five years? where Peg Leg Pete is cooking up a diabolical new racket! Next, it?s Donald in deep duck trouble when he?s forced to battle an army of AI-controlled evil toys in ?Remotely Impossible? ? and his own unhinged cousin in ?The Unsinkable Kildare Coot!? Finally, Goofy?s royal love interest returns in ?The Famed Jumping Frog of Queen Zenobia?? with a criminal plot hot on her tail!