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TINKLE DIGEST Vol- 255
Amar Chitra Katha - 2015
Filled with the most recognizable Indian comic characters, from Suppandi to Shikari Shambu, from Kalia the Crow to the Defective Detectives, Tinkle Digest also features new work by some of India's most exciting writers and artists for children. And that's not all! Each issue comes with loads of knowledge pages, facts and value education. The perfect size to read anywhere, Tinkle Digest will never disappoint.
Punisher: Nightmare
Scott M. Gimple - 2013
A family gunned down for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This is a familiar sounding story to Frank Castle, and a series of events that will give rise to a foe that will challenge The Punisher as never before.
The X-Files: Season 10 #3
Joe Harris - 2013
Meanwhile, Mulder uncovers more of the truth than he can handle when an old, cigarette-smoking "friend" pays him a visit.
Spider-Man vs. Wolverine
Christopher J. Priest - 1986
When Spider-man encounters Wolverine, he is told that he is in over his head, but he doesn't realize how true that is until he finds his friend Ned dead in their hotel room. Seeking revenge and answers, Spider-man sets out to find Wolverine, but what he finds is a web of lies and deceptions, all leading to a fateful moment which will forever change the life of Peter Parker!Reprints the one-shot from 1987 with a square spine. The indicia identifies it as "Vol. 2 #1" despite being just a reprint.
Lankhmar: Tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser (Vol. 1)
Fritz Leiber - 2000
So begins the fateful first (well, second...) meeting of two of the most famous heroes of sword-and-sorcery fiction: Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. The two go on to pursue grand dreams and harrowing adventures, and it all begins in the grand city of Lankhmar, the City of Sevenscore Thousand Smoke.Contents:The Snow WomenThe Unholy GrailIll Met in LankhmarThe Circle CurseJewels in the Forest
Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave!: 2000AD & Judge Dredd: The Secret History
Pat Mills - 2017
It once appeared on the Berlin Wall, and symbolizes the subversive nature of 2000AD that changed so many readers’ lives and influenced generations of film directors, actors, rock bands, novelists and even school headmasters.Everything you’ve always wanted to know about Judge Dredd, Slaine, Nemesis, ABC Warriors, Flesh, Bill Savage and more, is in this book. Plus the writers and artists who created them and the real-life people and events they drew on for inspiration. The scandals, the back-stabbing and the shocking story that was regarded as “too sensitive” to ever see the light of day is finally told.Pat relates the dark story of the maths teacher who inspired his version of Judge Dredd, the creators’ angry battles with the censors and each other, why certain writers, stories and even readers have been banished from the comic, a step-by-step account of how Judge Dredd was created, and how to write or draw for 2000AD too.There are new insights on the 2000AD creators' invasion of American comics, their failed French invasion, the Judge Dredd films, the forthcoming Judge Dredd TV series, other possible films featuring 2000AD heroes, the unusual secret of the comic’s current success, the tough challenges it faces today, and its exciting future.From the hilarious origins when Judge Dredd writer-creator John Wagner and Pat began their careers writing together in a garden shed by paraffin lamp, to the tragic stories of legendary comic artists who have passed, and the challenges as 2000AD fought for survival against The Suits determined to destroy it, this is a unique, personal, and passionate account by the man who made 2000AD happen.Funny, sad, angry, defiant, and outrageous: it’s the Comic Book memoir of the year!
Condemned
Julia Mills - 2018
My only hope is renowned attorney, Remy Newman, and his price is nonnegotiable - my body and my blood. This is about survival; not love or happily ever after or even a white picket fence…or is it? The Vampire Blood Courtesans. It's not supposed to be about love...until it is.
Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories
Neil Gaiman - 2016
Characteristically dark and strange, these four stories were originally published in Gaiman's popular short-story collections, Fragile Things and Smoke and Mirrors. 'Gaiman is... a treasure-house of story' - Stephen King.'Let me tell you a story. No, wait, one's not enough. I'll begin again...''Foreign Parts', a story of loneliness and identity, and, perhaps, the joys of making your own way in the world.'Feeders & Eaters', an eerie tale drawn from a nightmare the author had in his twenties.'Closing Time', a ghostly story within a story, whispered in the quiet of the night.'Looking For The Girl', a tale that spans a lifetime, originally commissioned by Penthouse for their 20th anniversary issue.
Detective Comics (2011-2016) #23.2: Featuring Harley Quinn
Matt Kindt - 2013
Harleen Quinzel wasn't crazy before she fell for The Joker at Arkham Asylum, she sure was messed up afterwards! Find out more from Harley's time with her beloved Mr. J. and see what got her into so much trouble that she was "recruited" for the Suicide Squad.
Gears of War Book Two
Joshua Ortega - 2010
Don’t miss a moment in the brutal adventures of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad’s battle against the Locust.From the Hardcover edition.
Justice League of America (2013-2015) #1
Geoff JohnsBrett Booth - 2013
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Daredevil: Love's Labors Lost
Dennis O'Neil - 2002
Daredevil and those closest to him are forced to face the bitter sting of heartbreak in all its forms as new relationships blossom, old loves fade away, and tragedy takes its toll amid a globe-spanning super-hero epic stretching from the swamps of New Jersey to the shores of Venice.
Winter's Last Chance
Stacey Wilk - 2018
A decision that jeopardizes her brother and their guests when a killer dressed like Santa opens fire at their annual Christmas Eve party. Lincoln Smith spent his life guarding his country, his clients, and his heart. He denied himself everything else – including Serra. He only wants a glimpse of her at the party. Nothing more. But when Santa tries to kill the only woman he ever loved, Lincoln does what he was trained to do. Seeking refuge in his cabin in the town of Winter, Lincoln vows to protect Serra even if it means dropping the shield around his heart. She had never wanted to see him again, but Serra can’t escape her true feelings. Just as passion finds a new path the killer finds them. With only hours to spare, Lincoln must forgive himself for past mistakes or he and Serra will lose their last chance for survival – and love.
Red Sonja, Vol. 1: Scorched Earth
Mark Russell - 2019
They know only that she is called The She-Devil of The Hyrkanian Steppes. That, and RED SONJA.MARK RUSSELL (The Flintstones) and MIRKO COLAK (Conan) bring a savage tale of metal and blood. A world conqueror possesses a massive army and a fatal prophecy. A bastard sorceress craves revenge. And a fearsome red-haired warrior is made wartime ruler of a homeland set for decimation.Collects Red Sonja, Volume 5 #1-6 and Red Sonja: Lord of Fools One-Shot