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Tales of Honor: Bred to Kill #0
Matt Hawkins - 2015
On patrol in the Silesian Confederacy, Honor and crew chase a pirate vessel only to have it eject its human cargo of slaves into space. Horrified at the callous disregard for life, the crew of the HMS Fearless investigate and uncover a vast conspiracy by the planet Mesa to provide genetically enhanced slaves to the seedy underbelly of the various Star Kingdoms.
Donald Duck's Halloween Scream #2 (Disney Specials)
William Van Horn
Kid Stuff! Master painter Donald Duck thinks he's a new Rembrandt - but with a little help from his nephews, he's about to meet his match in a haunted house!
Strawberry Shortcake (2016-2017) #0: FCBD Special
Georgia Ball
Strawberry Shortcake returns to comics! It's a berry special re-introduction to Strawberry Shortcake and all her pals and - maybe - a certain not-so-nice purple someone as well?!
Devotees Of Vishnu (Amar Chitra Katha) (Pancharatna Series) (Amar Chitra Katha)
Anant Pai - 2000
Includes the following titles: Tales of Vishnu, Tales of Narada, Prahlad, Dhruva and Ashtavakra, The Churning of the Ocean
BUDDHA ISSUE 1 FREE
Deepak Chopra - 2008
His iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today. A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed by those closest to him, Siddhartha abandons his palace and princely title. Alone and face-to-face with his demons, he becomes a wandering monk and embarks on a spiritual fast that carries him to the brink of death. Ultimately recognizing his inability to conquer his body and mind by sheer will, Siddhartha transcends his physical pain and achieves enlightenment. Although we recognize Buddha today as an icon of peace and serenity, his life story was a tumultuous and spellbinding affair filled with love and sex, murder and loss, struggle and surrender. From the rocky terrain of the material world to the summit of the spiritual one, Buddha captivates and inspires - ultimately leading us closer to understanding the true nature of life and our selves.
Mouse Guard: Belly of the Beast
David Petersen - 2006
Thus the Mouse Guard was formed. They are not simply soldiers that fight off intruders; rather, they are guides for common mice looking to journey without confrontation from one hidden mouse village to another. The Guard patrol borders, find safeways and paths through dangerous territories and treacherous terrain, watch weather patterns, and keep the mouse territories free of predatory infestation. They do so with fearless dedication so that they might not just exist, but truly live. In this first issue of Mouse Guard, Saxon, Kenzie, and Lieam are dispatched to find a missing merchant mouse that never arrived at his destination. In doing so they stumble onto much more than they had bargained for.
FCBD 2019 Minecraft, Incredibles 2
Hope Larson - 2019
First, in the world of Minecraft, a heartless griefer runs rampant, but she discovers her actions end up having real world consequences. Writer Hope Larson and artist Meredith Gran bring the world of Minecraft to life in this exciting new story based on the worldwide gaming phenomenon. Then, in Disney•Pixar's Incredibles 2, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl are ready for a date night, but when someone is up to no good, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack are determined that this villain will not ruin their parents' night off! Writer Cavan Scott, artists from Kawaii Creative Studio, colorist Dan Jackson, and Comicraft join forces to give fans a real treat with this new story based on the highest grossing animated feature of all time in North America! Visit FreeComicBookDay.com to learn more!
Jungle Girl: Season One #0
Frank Cho - 2007
Dynamite proudly presents "Frank Cho's Jungle Girl"!In this issue, Dynamite introduces readers to an original 8-page story, overseen by co-writer and artist Frank Cho and infuses the issue with everything Cho fans want to see - beautiful women, thrilling adventures, and, of course, dinosaurs! Co-writer Doug (Red Sonja: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN, The 'Nam) Murray is along for the ride as is series artist Adriano (NBSG: ZAREK, Red Sonja) Batista as they bring the Jungle Girl to life!Featuring a cover by Cho, this issue #0 is a must-have!
Star Wars #1
Brian Wood - 2013
and as you have never seen it before! We’re taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star—when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!* Writer Brian Wood (The Massive, Conan the Barbarian).* Artist Carlos D’Anda (Batman: Arkham City).* Cover artist Alex Ross!* Classic era, classic characters, all-new Star Wars!
Halloween Comic Fest 2014 - Scooby-Doo Team Up #1 featuring Batman (2014-) #1
Sholly Fisch
Before long, the crooks behind a fake bat-creature will come face to face with the real thing… with the good guys caught in the middle!
Blade Runner 2019 FCBD
Michael Green - 2020
Her mother departed for an Off-World colony, hoping to find employment to support her daughter back home. She was never heard of again.The grown of Off-world colonies fuelled the rapid development and construction of new Nexus models. By the time Nexus 5 Replicants were ready, they were superior in strength and agility, and at least equal in intelligence, to the genetic engineers who created them.The girl was raised by her grandmother. Over time, she learned to survive on the crowded streets of Los Angeles, among those too poor and infirm to leave Earth.After a bloody mutiny by a Nexus 6 combat team in an Off-world colony, Replicants were declared illegal on Earth – under penalty of death.Special police squads – Blade Runner units – had orders to shoot and kill, upon detection, any trespassing Replicant.The girl, now grown, calls herself ASH.She is the most capable Blade Runner in the city.
All-New, All-Different Marvel Reading Chronology (2017) #1
Various - 2017
Looking for starting points and must-read moments of your favorite Marvel characters? It's all here in this latest edition of the Marvel Reading Chronology! Maximize your reading experience with these easy-to-follow chronologies will guide you through your reading list and make you the merriest Marvelite on your block!
Planetary #1: Archaeologists of The Impossible
Warren Ellis - 1999
Their first mission: locate the mysterious Doc Brass!
Horizon Zero Dawn - Free Comic Book Day Issue
Anne Toole - 2020
Earth has been remade into a lush, thriving ecosystem, but with a new dominant species: the machines.These massive, animal-like robots fill the lands, oceans, and skies, serving as the guardians and enforcers of the revived natural order.New generations of humans formed into pre-industrial tribes, without knowledge of the doomed civilization that preceded them, that of the "Old Ones" – us.Little did they know that threats from the ancient world persisted, the greatest of which was HADES, a mysterious A.I. bent on wiping out all organic life. Bolstered by an army of misguided zealots and corrupted machines, it launched a massive assault on humanity's largest tribe.After a desperate battle, HADES was defeated by Aloy, the greatest machine hunter of her age, and a coalition of faithful allies at the city of Meridian.Now Talanah, one of Aloy's closest confidantes and the newly appointed Sunhawk of the Hunters Lodge, seeks a moment of respite after the epic struggle.