A cursed, seemingly immortal warrior aids a young girl in her quest for revenge. Samura's massive manga series spawned an anime run, a spinoff novel, an art book, and a live-action film! Intense and audacious, Blade takes period samurai action and deftly combines it with a modernist street idiom to create a style and mood like no other work of graphic fiction! Collects volumes 1-3. o A great way to start the series before the 2017 film!

Rin continues her quest across Japan to avenge the murder of her parents, joined by Manji-her seemingly immortal protector. The eccentric, bloodthirsty Itt?-ry? sword school tries to carve a path to Edo Castle, led by the hated Anotsu as they obliterate all rival schools along the way. The deadly Mugai-ry? has formed, though-with the sole purpose of destroying Anotsu's clan! Collects volumes 4, 5, and 6.

(W) Roy Thomas (A/CA) John Buscema THE FOURTH VOLUME IN THE CLASSIC Conan omnibus collection! In this action-packed omnibus, Roy Thomas and artistic collaborator John Buscema bring the saga of Bêlit and her quest for the crown of Asgulun to a conclusion. It's a tale that will forever change Conan's life - and the adventures that follow feature a more savage Conan, fiercer than ever and truly unbound! Plus: a massive trove of original art, essays, and behind-the-scenes material! COLLECTING What If (1977) #13 & Annual (1973) #4-5, the continuation of Hour of the Dragon

(W) Doug Moench, Roy Thomas (A) Various (CA) Gene Colan and Dick Giordano THE DOUG MOENCH PRE-CRISIS BATMAN ERA! Art by Tom Mandrake, Gene Colan, Paul Gulacy and More Dive into one of the most celebrated periods in Batman history from award-winning writer Doug Moench (Moon Knight, Deathlok) in this DC Finest volume collecting stories taking place during the game-changing Crisis on Infinite Earths event. As red skies loom above, Batman and Robin must clear Catwoman from being accused of murder. Plus: Two-Face returns! Collects BATMAN #388-400, BATMAN ANNUAL #10, DETECTIVE COMICS #554-567, and SECRET ORIGINS #6.

The Invaders return to New York just in time to aid the Liberty Legion against the deadly Iron Cross! Then, with the Kid Commandos, the Invaders face the deadly Super-Axis-Lady Lotus, U-Man, Baron Blood, Master Man, and Warrior Woman! Then see the Invaders and their allies battle the Battle-Axis, a group of former heroes who have turned Nazi! Witness the continuing adventures of the greatest heroes of World War II, in both their ongoing series from 1975, and their 1993 limited series! Captain America! The Human Torch! The Sub-Mariner! The Whizzer! Miss America! Patriot! Thin Man! Jack Frost! Red Raven! Blue Diamond! Bucky! Toro! Golden Girl! Human Top! Union Jack! Spitfire! Aarkus the Vision! The Blazing Skull! The Silver Scorpion, and more! With surprise appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw! And a look back at the villainous days of the X-Men's Dr. Nemesis! Collecting INVADERS (1975) #35-41 and INVADERS (1993) #1-4. Rated A

(W) Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Alan Zelenetz (A) John Buscema, Marc Silvestri (CA) Marc Silvestri ALL HAIL KING CONAN!CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE THIEF, THE MERCENARY, AND NOW… CONAN THE KING! From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the era when he became KING!Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980-1983).

(W) Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Alan Zelenetz (A) John Buscema, Marc Silvestri (CA) Marc Silvestri ALL HAIL KING CONAN!CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE THIEF, THE MERCENARY, AND NOW… CONAN THE KING! From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the era when he became KING!Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980-1983).

ALL HAIL KING CONAN! CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE THIEF, THE MERCENARY, AND NOW… CONAN THE KING! From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the era when he became KING!Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980-1983).

ALL HAIL KING CONAN! CONAN THE BARBARIAN, THE THIEF, THE MERCENARY, AND NOW… CONAN THE KING! From the battlefield to the throne room, from barbarian to legendary monarch, the timeless saga of Conan reaches the era when he became KING!Collecting issues #1-19 of King Conan (1980-1983).

(W) Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont (A) John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Barry Windsor Smith (CA) Joe Chiodo Over 1000 pages of savage action! X-MEN superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure that pits Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik and Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan’s ‘Red Nails’ colleague, Valeria. Also includes extensive articles on, and the comic book adaptation of, the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian film! This volume reprints: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87 and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21. From Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Joe Chiodo, Val Mayerick and Barry Windsor-Smith.

(W) Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont (A) John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Barry Windsor Smith (CA) Earl Norem Over 1000 pages of savage action! X-MEN superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure that pits Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik and Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan’s ‘Red Nails’ colleague, Valeria. Also includes extensive articles on, and the comic book adaptation of, the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian film! This volume reprints: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87 and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21. From Michael Fleisher, Roy Thomas, Chris Claremont, John Buscema, Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Joe Chiodo, Val Mayerick and Barry Windsor-Smith.

(W) Roy Thomas, Patrick Zircher, Dennis Culver, Fabien Nicieza (A) Roberto de la Torre, Juan Alberto Hern?ndez, Chris Burnham, Max von Fafner (CA) Joe Jusko CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including legend Roy Thomas and fan favorite Roberto de la Torre, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays. Collects issues #7-9 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.

(W) Roy Thomas, Patrick Zircher, Dennis Culver, Fabien Nicieza (A) Roberto de la Torre, Juan Alberto Hern?ndez, Chris Burnham, Max von Fafner (CA) Neal Adams CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including legend Roy Thomas and fan favorite Roberto de la Torre, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays. Collects issues #7-9 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.

(W) Robert E. Howard, Roy Thomas, Don Glut (A) David Wenzel, Howard Chaykin (CA) Howard Chaykin Kane?s complete, classic original comic strip adventures collected in one Omnibus volume! Featuring stories by such scribes as Roy Thomas, Ralph Macchio, Don Glut and Doug Moench. With artwork by David T. Wenzel, Howard Chaykin and Al Williamson and featuring legendary artists Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Mike Zeck and John Ridgway! From the sinister forests of 16th Century England battling witch-covens, across central Europe fighting vampires, and to the plains of Africa raining vengeance upon cannibals and demons alike. This volume collects: Marvel Premiere (1972) #33-34; The Sword of Solomon Kane (1985) #1-6; material from Conan Saga (1987) #50, Dracula Lives! (1973) #3, Kull and the Barbarians (1975) #2-3, Marvel Preview (1975) #19, Monsters Unleashed (1973) #1, and Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #13-14, 18-20, 22, 25, 26, 33-34, 37, 39, 41, 53-54, 62, 83, 162, 169, 171, 219, 220.

(W) Robert E. Howard, Roy Thomas, Don Glut (A) David Wenzel, Howard Chaykin (CA) Mike Mignola Kane?s complete, classic original comic strip adventures collected in one Omnibus volume! Featuring stories by such scribes as Roy Thomas, Ralph Macchio, Don Glut and Doug Moench. With artwork by David T. Wenzel, Howard Chaykin and Al Williamson and featuring legendary artists Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Mike Zeck and John Ridgway! From the sinister forests of 16th Century England battling witch-covens, across central Europe fighting vampires, and to the plains of Africa raining vengeance upon cannibals and demons alike. This volume collects: Marvel Premiere (1972) #33-34; The Sword of Solomon Kane (1985) #1-6; material from Conan Saga (1987) #50, Dracula Lives! (1973) #3, Kull and the Barbarians (1975) #2-3, Marvel Preview (1975) #19, Monsters Unleashed (1973) #1, and Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #13-14, 18-20, 22, 25, 26, 33-34, 37, 39, 41, 53-54, 62, 83, 162, 169, 171, 219, 220.

(W) Roy Thomas; Gary Friedrich (A) Werner Roth; Jack Sparling (CA) John Buscema Formative adventures of the original X-Men!Join Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman in adventures from the days when Marvel's merry mutants were the quirkiest quintet in comics and not yet than the worldwide wunderkinds they are today! This Epic Collection presents early classics including the first appearance of Banshee; the brief tenure of the sixth X-Man, Mimic; the complete Factor Three saga; the “Origins of the X-Men” feature exploring Professor X's formation of the team; and the debut of new costumes. Then the X-Men's lives take their most tragic turn as their leader, Charles Xavier, is killed!COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) #24-45, Avengers (1963) #53; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #4, 8Written by Roy Thomas & Gary FriedrichPenciled by Werner Roth, Jack Sparling, Dan Adkins, Ross Andru, Don Heck, George Tuska, John Buscema & Tom Sutton