An ordinary Londoner stops to help an enigmatic girl and joins a battle to save the strange underworld kingdom of London Below from destruction.

    As Maggie, Hopey, and the rest of the Locas prowl Los Angeles, the East Coast, and parts in between trying to recapture the carefree spirit of those early days. "Wigwam Bam" brings us up to date on all the members of Jaime's extensive cast of characters and then drops a narrative bomb on Hopey (and us) in the very last pages. Split up from Hopey yet again, Maggie bounces back and forth between a one-laundromat town in Texas (the "Chester Square" that serves as the title of two of the strongest stories in the book), where she has to contend with both her own inner demons and a murderous hooker, and Camp Vicki, where she has to fend off her aunt Vicki's attempts to make her a professional wrestler and the unwanted advances of the amorous wrestling champ-to-be, Gina. As usual, Jaime spotlights a wide range of headstrong female characters. And what's this about Maggie getting married?

    Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and almost every other character from DC Comics must choose sides in what could be the final battle of them all.

    Like Safe Area Gorazde, Palestine has been favorably compared to Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus for its ability to brilliantly navigate such socially and politically sensitive subject matter within the confines of the comic book medium.Sacco has often been called the first comic book journalist, and he is certainly the best. This edition of Palestine also features an introduction from renowned author, critic, and historian Edward Said (Peace and Its Discontents and The Question of Palestine), one of the world's most respected authorities on the Middle Eastern conflict.

    Tank Girl's pregnant! How will our manic heroine cope with motherhood? Is it Booga's? What will it look like? And what do the sinister members of the cult of the Blood God Baal have to do with it?

    The entire run has been collected in nine trade paperback editions. The final monthly issue, number 66, was published in July 2000.Preacher follows the story of Preacher Jesse Custer, his best friend, and his girlfriend, as they explore a world that fuses Southern culture and supernatural elements, especially religious ones, in a way that is highly provocative, exploratory, and controversial.Preacher draws on movies, particularly Westerns, for many of its stylistic elements.

    A tale of murder, demonic revenge, and the redemptive power of faith, Servant of the Bones is ornately illustrated by the New York Times bestselling team of Renae DeLiz and Ray Dillon.

    

    The Darwinian conqueror Apocalypse rules with an iron fist, ruthlessly enforcing his dictum that only the strong shall survive - and in Apocalypse's long shadow, hidden among a downtrodden humankind, are a group of ragtag freedom fighters led by Xavier's oldest friend, Magneto: the Amazing X-Men! When Bishop, last survivor of the true Marvel Universe, locates the X-Men and explains how the world went wrong, these embittered mutants and their tenuous allies must risk everything - and undertake a dangerous and multi-pronged quest - to put things right! The comics event of 1995 is collected in one deluxe oversized hardcover! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) #320-321, X-MEN (1991) #40-41, CABLE (1993) #20, X-MEN ALPHA, AMAZING X-MEN #1-4, ASTONISHING X-MEN (1995) #1-4, FACTOR X #1-4, GAMBIT & THE X-TERNALS #1-4, GENERATION NEXT #1-4, WEAPON X (1995) #1-4, X-CALIBRE #1-4, X-MAN #1-4, X-MEN OMEGA, AGE OF APOCALYPSE: THE CHOSEN and X-MEN ASHCAN #2.

    Volumes 1-6 of Kurt Busiek's Astro City are collected in this volume that also includes a sketchbook showing the development of Astro City a cover gallery of cover paintings.

    In the world of Amrahly nn, magic is a constant and science has yet to gain a foothold on civilization. Roaming through this hazardous land is a misanthropic elf named Lusiphur. A wanderer without alliegences, Lusiphur (no relation to the guy down below ) encounters demon-summoning wizards, bumbling thieves, serial killers, purple-festooned misogynists, and plenty of shallow love interests. This series of books, which collects one of the biggest cult-favorite comics of the 90s, is perfect for any fan of gothic fantasy or vampires.

    The Knipl stories collected here resurrect a lost metropolis and its residents, summoning up half-forgotten yesterdays and celebrating the surreal substrate of the quotidien.

    Walking a fine line between good and supposed evil, Wuji must defeat the enemy but not injure anyone.

     Strangers in Paradise (SIP) is the story of three friends, Francine, Katchoo, and David, and the people they fall in and out of love with. It's a tale of dark pasts and hopeful futures, double-crosses and true friendship, love, and hate. In other words, it's a story of real life, kicked up a notch.

    From Madman's meeting with The Big Guy (co-scripted by Frank Miller!) to his run-in with riled-up renegade robots, like a flash of karma you'll again understand what being a kid is all about, whatever age you may be!Contains: Madman Comics #6-10

    Crumb and the "high priest of comic-book naturalism" (Newsweek) Harvey Pekar. The comic collision of these underground luminaries is funny, obsessive, ever-so-slightly neurotic, but always biting and honest.

    It begins with a short piece about a boy with a romantic attachment to insects. Still, Clowes isn't just looking for cheap laughs; the stories are funny, but they have a bleakness that emphasizes the emptiness of the characters' lives. There is little room for beauty in Clowes's world. In one of the most revealing strips, three stereotypical members of Generation X sit in an apartment and casually deconstruct their whole lifestyle. There are harsh truths hidden within the many jokes, and Clowes makes sure we know it.

    Now noted cartoonist Gahan Wison tackles this subject with uncanny expertise and insight. Inside are freaks of the past, such as the cyclops; well known freaks of recent eras, such as the Elephant Man; and potential future freaks created through genetic manipulation. Graphic novel format. Mature readers.

    The graphic novel depicts Wojnarowicz’s childhood of prostitution and drugs on the streets of Manhattan, through his adulthood living with AIDS, and his anger at the indifference of government and health agencies. Originally published as a comic book in 1996 by DC’s Vertigo Comics, an imprint best-known for horror and fantasy material such as The Sandman, 7 Miles a Second was an instant critical success, but struggled to find an audience amongst the typical Vertigo readership. It has become a cult classic amongst fans of literary and art comics, just as Wojnarowicz’s influence and reputation have widened in the larger art world. Romberger and Van Cook’s visuals give stunning life to Wojnarowicz’s words, blending the gritty naturalism of Lower East Side street life with a hallucinatory, psychedelic imagination that takes perfect advantage of the comics medium. This new edition will finally present the artwork as it was intended: oversized, and with Van Cook’s elegant watercolors restored. It also includes several new pages created for this edition.

    

    No plot summary sells this book; better you experience it on your own. It's Schrab's fourth solo book, and without it, no Drywall fan is complete. Nor is any self-respecting Scud fan that gives two hoots about the Schrab universe. It's the ultimate companion for "figuring out" the insane Scud storyline. Get it or burn in hell. FIRST APPEARANCE: Drywall's older brother Mess. Also: Although his actual debut is in Scud 13, Drywall's younger brother, System, is fully revealed in this amazing book.

    Here, cleverly recreated in the distinctive, anarchic style of cartoonist and illustrator Martin Rowson, Tristram travels with his faithful companion Pete through the torturous paths of the infinitely digressive world of Laurence Sterne's eccentric masterpiece. Rowson provides a wickedly modern viewpoint, bringing in deconstruction, a film version of Tristram Shandy by Oliver Stone, a vomiting whale, a ship full of critics, Martin Amis and D.H. Lawrence and a lot of noses.

    Reprints issues 15-18 of Shock Suspenstories, originally published by EC Comics in 1954.

    Using a powerful synthesis of social and psychological theory, he shows how strategies of competition interact with the individual's sense of personal agency to place the heaviest burden of uncertainty on those with the fewest social and economic resources. He argues that these strategies maximize uncertainty for everyone by undermining the reciprocity essential to successful economic and social relationships. At a time when global economic reorganisation is undermining security of employment, The Politics of Uncertainty makes a convincing case for strategies of co-operation at both personal and political levels to ensure our economic and social survival in the twenty-first century.

    See how the Witchblade chose Sara and threw her into the chaotic world of the supernatural. Get the first appearances of Sara Pezzini, Ian Nottingham, Kenneth Irons and Jackie Estacado in one handy tome!

    He died at a tragically young age in 1975, and these books collect most of his entire oeuvre. Schizophrenia is Bode's most personal work, including the legendary "The Man, " as well as Bode's personal diaries. Junkwaffel Vol. 2 is a collection of Bode's science-fiction oriented tales, including several "Deadbone" strips from Cavalier, "The Junkwaffel Papers, " and rare material. Cheech Wizard is a two-volume set reprinting the original National Lampoon series, Cheech's underground newspaper appearances, and never-before-seen material. Lizard Zen features the rarest and most obscure of Bode's work, including the full-color "Coco Crow" an the very last strips done before his death.

    There were 28 issues of wonderful horror featuring some of the greatest comic book artists of the time. This Annual is the 1996 reprinting of Haunt of Fear 11-15 published by Gemstone Publishing, squarebound paperback, 10"x6.5", and in FULL COLOR. Many of these stories served as the basis for the TV series TALES FROM THE CRYPT. Each issue contains four stories, illustrated by artists like Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, Jack Kamen, and other giants of comic book art. These are stories of horror, suspense and terror guaranteed to please the most finicky horror fan!

     The West is rife with legends and tall tales of men such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, the Dalton Brothers, Wild Bill Hickok, and even better known figures such as General George Armstrong Custer. But the casual researcher will be able to locate only a few, incomplete stories about the man named Blueberry. No pulps were written about him, no serials were made about his exploits and, until recently, his very existence had sunk into an obscurity that he would have most likely welcomed. The definitive American reprints of the classic French western. This volume will contain a history of Blueberry by Jean-Michel Charlier and Jean-Marc Lofficier, reprints of Blueberry #'s (Epic) 1,2, and part of #3, and the first English language printing of "Three Black Birds", a Moebius written and illustrated Blueberry adventure. Introduction by Elmer Kelton.

    The contents of CSS are, however, in no way similar to the Biro staple of crime comics of the day. The EC horror formula was mingled with the James M. Cain adultery/murder triangle and a long parade of entertaining stories began filling the CSS pages. This Annual is the 1996 reprint of Crime SuspenStories 11-15 published by Gemstone Publishing, FULL COLOR, squarebound paperback, 10"x 6.5".

    He designed the DreamNet, an electronic web capable of linking its users to a dimension beyond reality-a realm from which a free exchange of knowledge and experience might enlighten the world. But with no means to enact the DreamNet, Max sold his dream to the Owners, the uberclass who ruled society. Max had faith that they would make his dreams a reality. He really was dreaming. The Owners tailored the Net to their own ends, turning it into an addictive stream of propaganda and pandering entertainment while reaping an amazing profit on its use. Consumed by greed, they moved too far, too fast, and found, to their horror, that someone...or something...was moving through the dreamstream, killing DreamNet users by the score. Max alone took action. Severing his ties to reality, he flung himself headlong into the DreamNet - and found himself capable of entering the dreams of any person linked to the Net. Max had become the Radical Dreamer...and in doing so, learned a horrible truth: In order to save mankind, he must find a way to destroy the DreamNet...and sacrifice himself in the process.

    Reprints issues 11-15 of The Vault of Horror, originally published by EC Comics in 1951 & 1952.

    Gilbert's "Doc Stearn... Mr. Monster" in a new book featuring seven stories of Forbidden Knowledge culled from his self-titled Eclipse Comics series. Contents include Mr. Monster classics, such as "The Case of the Reluctant Werewolf," "The Hemo Horror," "No Escape from Dimension-X" and more. Comics legend Alan Moore contributes not only the Foreword, in which he elevates Mr. Monster (alongside Captain Marvel, The Spirit, The Fighting American and Plastic-Man) into his approved pantheon of essential superheroes, but also a story of garbage-gone-bad, "The Riddle of the Recalcitrant Refuse." Supporting Gilbert's efforts to document the frightening facts forming Mr. Monster's Forbidden Knowledge are artists Williams Messner-Loebs, Roger Stewart, Jeff Bonivert, Dave Stevens and Steve Bissette; colorists Steve Oliff and Eric Vincent; and lettering wizard Ken Bruzenak. Witness the terror for yourself in Mr. Monster: His Books of Forbidden Knowledge, Volume One. Read it at your own risk!

    This is the story of his life, his family ... and the terrible secret that destroyed him!"--P. [4] of cover.Collects issues 1-8 of Mr. Monster, Vol 2 (Dark Horse).

    It served as the first issue of a limited series (issue #1 and 2 were adaptations of the film). The comic served as a prequel to the events of the movie. The story depicts the Roswell alien ship crash, the abduction of Russell Casse and the fight between David Levinson and Thomas Whitmore.

    She and her equality voluptuous female friends mix and match with a seemingly endless parade of massively hung studs. Unbridled sheer fun fantasy.

    Flem's runaway robots Watch and be amazed as he battles mutant street beatniks.Contains: Madman Comics #1-5

    Beware of the Verdilak curse. Once under it, loved ones rise from the dead and can only feed upon you! Such was the curse set by devil-spawn Ramash when he took in a frightened lost girl for shelter only to lose her to a handsome highwayman. Years later, a sceptical Vladimir Grandier comes to claim his inheritance in that forsaken land where such curses are part of every day life. Drawn in by the beautiful Svenya, he becomes mired in an ever-quickening spiral of self-destruction in her family which he desperately tries to stop.

    

    Aragones and Evanier walk into the Marvel offices, find it empty, and Aragones decides to draw all of the comics due that month to get them back on schedule.

    This is the second collection of her work and includes "Joyride" a hilarious, all-new 64-page story.