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James Bond, Vol. 1: VARGR
Warren Ellis - 2016
His new mission takes him to Berlin, presumably to break up an agile drug-trafficking operation. But Bond has no idea of the forces gathered in secret against him, the full range of an operation that’s much scarier and more lethal than he could possibly imagine. Berlin is about to catch fire … and James Bond is trapped inside.Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents VARGR, the debut storyline in the all-new James Bond comic book series, as crafted by masterful writer Warren Ellis (The Authority, Transmetropolitan) and artist Jason Masters (Batman Incorporated, Guardians of the Galaxy).
Mark Waid's The Green Hornet, Volume 1
Mark Waid - 2013
When he finally oversteps his bounds, an innocent man pays a terrible price... and the legend of the Green Hornet may be forever tarnished! From the mind of superstar writer Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) comes a new era for the classic pulp hero!
The Twilight Zone Volume 1: The Way Out
J. Michael Straczynski - 2014
Michael Straczynski, Hugo Award-winning creator of Babylon 5 and writer for the blockbuster films Thor, Changeling, and World War Z! Trevor Richmond is a Wall Street investor who embezzled millions and is about to tank the economy. Desperate to avoid the consequences for his actions, he goes to Expedited Services, which offers to help him disappear and enjoy a life of leisure in a new identity. But what exactly is this new life, how much is freedom worth, and what happens to the old life when someone else shows up to claim it? This captivating first volume will push the boundaries of The Twilight Zone into new and uncharted territory - a journey that will travel into the past and the future, into murder and revenge, and finally into the sunrise of nuclear Armageddon!
The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1
Garth Ennis - 2006
And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superpower! Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys! After the opening story arc introducing Hughie to the team (issues 1-6), Dark avenger Tek-Knight and his ex-partner Swingwing are in trouble (issues 7-14). Big trouble. One has lost control of his terrifyingly overactive sex-drive, and the other might just be a murderer. It's up to Hughie and Butcher to work out which is which, in Get Some. Then, in Glorious Five-Year Plan, The Boys travel to Russia - where their corporate opponents are working with the mob, in a super-conspiracy that threatens to spiral lethally out of control. Good thing our heroes have Love Sausage on their side. Featuring some ever-so-slight tweaks the creators have meticulously restored, The Boys Omniobus Volume 1 also features bonus art materials, the script to issue #1 by Garth Ennis, a complete cover gallery, and more!
James Bond: Case Files
Kieron Gillen - 2018
by aiming down the sights of an ancient Enfield rifle! From Jody Houser & Jacob Edgar comes Moneypenny: On a ‘routine’ protection mission, Moneypenny discovers a complicated assassination plot that bears a startling resemblance to a terrorist attack from her childhood. Ibrahim Moustafa’s Solstice: 007 travels to Paris, in pursuit of a Russian, but is Bond the hunter, or the hunted? And Declan Shalvey & PJ Holden bring us M: A traumatic event from M’s early days comes back to haunt him, forcing M to return to the scene of a crime… HIS crime.
Bloodshot, Volume 1: Setting the World on Fire
Duane Swierczynski - 2013
Your brother is trapped behind enemy lines and on the verge of - no. That's not right. Your name is Raymond Garrison. You've retired from the dangers of the field, but a desperate plea from your oldest friend plunges you into a vicious firefight that - no. That's not right, either. You are Bloodshot. You are the shade of gray that freedom requires. The perfect confluence of military necessity and cutting-edge technology. A walking WikiLeaks. A reservoir of dirty secrets that could set the world on fire. And you've just been captured! By best-selling writer Duane Swierczynski and acclaimed artists Manuel Garcia & Arturo Lozzi, find out why this is the series that has IGN proclaiming "Valiant is quickly becoming the publisher to beat."Collecting: Bloodshot 1-4
Harbinger, Volume 1: Omega Rising
Joshua Dysart - 2013
Skipping across the country in a desperate attempt to stay one step ahead of the authorities, Peter is quickly realizing that he's a psionically-charged "harbinger" with the potential to reshape the course of human history. But Peter's plight has not gone unnoticed. Respected philanthropist and fellow harbinger, Toyo Harada, is about to offer Peter the chance at the things for which the boy has always longed - family, inner peace, self-control - and induct him into the sprawling, secret network of conspiracy and subversion known as the Harbinger Foundation. Now, Peter begins his long road towards a destiny that will shake the very foundations of the Valiant Universe. His first lesson? All power comes with a price! By New York Times best-selling author Joshua Dysart (Unknown Soldier), acclaimed artists Khari Evans (Carbon Grey) and Lewis Larosa (PunisherMAX), this is the perfect place to catch up with the series that Comic Book Resources calls "superheroes at its best."Collecting: Harbinger 1-5
Army of Darkness vs. Hack/Slash
Tim Seeley - 2014
But an attack by the demonic Deadites forces the butt-kickin' heroine back into action... and this time, she's not alone! Meet Cassie's new partner: Ashley J. Williams! Can this volatile pair keep from killing each other long enough to find the mystical Book of the Dead's stolen pages? Will Ash get some sugar? Or will Cassie make him kiss her bat? Two horror icons join in the mash-up that fans demanded!
They're Not Like Us, Vol. 1: Black Holes for the Young
Eric Stephenson - 2015
but they're not like us. Collecting: They're Not Like Us 1-6
James Bond: Felix Leiter
James Robinson - 2017
But when the mission takes a turn for the worse, he will discover that there are more deadly schemes afoot in Tokyo and beyond! From a top-notch creative team starring James Robinson (Starman, Red Sonja) and Aaron Campbell (The Shadow, Uncanny) comes the Bond spin-off highlighting 007’s American counterpart, blending spy thrills with the dark alleys and darker deeds of crime fiction!This hardcover collects issues 1-6 of James Bond: Felix Leiter and features strikingly moody artwork, original never-before-seen character sketches, the full script to Issue One, and an interview with writer James Robinson!
Divinity
Matt Kindt - 2015
They sent a man farther into the cosmos than anyone has gone before or since. Lost in the stars, he encountered something unknown. Something that…changed him. Long thought lost and erased from the history books, he has suddenly returned, crash-landing in the Australian Outback. The few that have been able to reach him believe him to be a deity – one who turned the scorched desert into a lush oasis. They say he can bend matter, space, and even time to his will. Now the rest of the world’s powers must decide for themselves – will the enigmatic Divinity offer his hand in friendship, or will Earth’s heroes find themselves helpless against the wrath of the divine?Collecting: Divinity 1–4
The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage
Jen Van MeterDave Lanphear - 2014
but the only spirit Shan Fong can't find is that of her late husband, Hwen. Instead, America's favorite semi-retired paranormal investigator is haunted and raw, using her gift to solve homicides and bring peace to the recently bereaved. But when a big-time occultist with a classified military past hires her for a special job, Shan discovers a lead that might close the greatest mystery she's ever tackled - how to get Hwen back! Now, Doctor Mirage must enter the undiscovered country and cross all the realms of the underworld if she has any hope of rescuing the man she loves...or be forever lost beyond the earthly plane.Join Eisner Award-nominated writer Jen Van Meter (Hopeless Savages, Captain Marvel) and acclaimed artist Roberto De La Torre (Daredevil, Age of Apocalypse) as Valiant's occult adventurer embarks on a journey across the realms of the dead to bring her love back to the land of the living.Collecting: The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage 1-5
Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword, Vol. 1: She Devil With a Sword
Michael Avon Oeming - 2006
Written by Michael Avon Oeming (Thor, Powers) & Mike Carey (Hellblazer, Elektra, Neverwhere) and illustrated by Mel Rubi (X-Men), Caesar Roderiquez (Sojourn) and Richard Isanove (1602). Inspired by the works of Sonja and Conan creator Robert E. Howard!
Letter 44, Volume 1: Escape Velocity
Charles Soule - 2014
But in a letter penned by the outgoing President, Blades learns the truth that redefines "critical": seven years ago, NASA discovered alien presence in the asteroid belt, and kept it a secret from the world. A stealth mission crewed by nine astronauts was sent to make contact, and they’re getting close - assuming they survive the long journey to reach their destination. Today, President-elect Blades has become the most powerful man on the planet. This planet.Collects Issues #1-6.
Battlestar Galactica, Volume 1
Greg Pak - 2006
but are they part of a prophecy, or a deadly Cylon plot? Plus: A complete cover gallery, "DVD Commentary" from the creative team, behind-the-scenes materials, and more! Available in a "Previews" Exclusive cover edition, plus a Photo Cover edition!