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Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 1
Ryōsuke Takeuchi - 2016
But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control—will Moriarty’s dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero…or a monster?In the late 19th century, Great Britain rules over a quarter of the world. Nobles sit in their fancy homes in comfort and luxury, while the working class slaves away at their jobs. When young Albert James Moriarty’s upper-class family adopts two lower-class orphans, the cruelty the boys experience at his family’s hands cements Albert’s hatred of the nobility he was born into. He asks the older of the two boys—who has a genius mind and a killer instinct—to help him rid the world of evil, starting with Albert’s own family!
Creepypasta: The Comic
Vincent V. Cava - 2018
This hardcover, double issue is a return to pulp horror comics of the 1950's, but stylized and written for a new generation of horror fans! The book is anchored by the mysterious Blueman, an intimidating phantom that lives in the deepest, darkest recesses of the net. Join him as he tells two spine-tingling tales full of twists and turns!
He is The Rake: Our first story features a creature that's inspired a massive fandom around the web. The Rake is a mysterious beast that appears to people in the night as a dark omen. When the strange entity's presence causes the death of one man's wife, he becomes obsessed with getting payback, but is his quest for vengeance misguided? He Is... is a classic tale of revenge with a sinister twist that will send chills through your body!
I Waited Inside Her Closet: The account of a dangerous serial killer and his unhealthy obsession with fame. But there's more than meets the eye in this story. The homicidal maniac's grisly exploits soon lead him to a terrible truth when he comes face to face with something even more terrifying than himself.
Pick up this CREATURE DOUBLE-FEATURE and you won't be disappointed!
Carciphona Volume 1
Shilin Huang - 2011
Four years after the Prohibition of magic was established, a sorceress still lived hidden away giving up her freedom in exchange for peace. But soon she will face the one who caused the Prohibition: an assassin who seems to be a Carciphona herself.
Pantheon: The True Story of the Egyptian Deities
Hamish Steele - 2014
The most important myth in Ancient Egypt is faithfully retold in glorious black and white! Horus, son of Isis, vows bloody revenge on his Uncle Set.
Looney Tunes (1994-) #78
David Cody Weiss - 2001
A classic Looney rivalry hits prime time as Elmer hosts a TV fix-it show and Bugs throws a monkey wrench into the mix! Plus, Daffy and Porky become superspies, and Sylvester is forced to guard Tweety with his life!
Thermae Romae II
Mari Yamazaki - 2011
All Lucius wants is to recapture the Rome of earlier days, when one could enjoy a relaxing bath without the pressure of merchants and roughhousing patrons. Slipping deeper into the warm water, Lucius is suddenly caught in the suction and dragged through the drainage at the bottom of the bath! He emerges coughing and sputtering amid a group of strange-looking foreigners with the most peculiar bathhouse customs...over 1,500 years in the future in modern-day Japan! His contemporaries wanted him to modernize, and so, borrowing the customs of these mysterious bath-loving people, Lucius opens what quickly becomes the most popular new bathhouse in Rome-Thermae Romae!
Quinta Camera: The Fifth Room
Natsume Ono - 2004
In four of the rooms live four single men with singular personalities. Into this peculiar ménage steps an exchange student, the new tenant of the fifth room. Brought together by chance, friends by choice, they pursue their dreams together as the days drift gently by.
Mushishi, Vol. 1
Yuki Urushibara - 2000
Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. Some simply drive men mad. Shortly after life emerged from the primordial ooze, these deadly creatures, mushi, came into terrifying being. And they still exist and wreak havoc in the world today. Ginko, a young man with a sardonic smile, has the knowledge and skill to save those plagued by mushi . . . perhaps.
Zot! Book 2
Scott McCloud - 1998
Zot! is Scott McCloud's critically acclaimed take on superhero comics, and was one of the greatest cult comics of the '80s.Volume 2 collects issues 11-15 and 17-18, the beginnings of the black-and-white relaunch of the series.
Surya: How the Sun God was Tamed
Mayah Balse - 1974
But sometime, the sun's glare got uncomfortably fierce, and Sanjna could not bear it. She devised the perfect cover for herself - Chhaya, her mirror image! Away from the blazing Surya, the lonely Sanjna pined for her beloved. Eventually, a way had to be found to ensure everyone's happiness.
Taken: Volume I
Jenny Clements - 2016
Seeking a new chapter in her life after a personal loss, Elle finds her world turned upside-down yet again when Mias, a dangerous and charismatic wizard, decides to take her destiny into his own hands. Setting in motion a series of dangerous and treacherous events, both Mias and Elle must learn to survive in a world unknown to them. Will they have what it takes to achieve their desires? Or will they lose sight along the way?
MegaMan NT Warrior, Vol. 2
Ryo Takamisaki - 2004
What is it? MegaMan himself! Transformed by the mysterious "Beast" program, MegaMan has developed the unwelcome power to turn into a rampaging monster. While Lan's scientist dad searches for a solution, MegaMan and Lan try to deal with MegaMan's beastly new condition...while fighting the world's most powerful NetNavis!
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!
Batman: Endgame Special Edition #1
Scott Snyder - 2015
After years of playing games, he's finally going to do what he's danced around for years. He's going to kill Batman. And he's going to do it using those who Batman loves the most: the Justice League.This special edition comic features the first chapter to BATMAN VOL. 7: ENDGAME—the biggest, boldest story that the #1 New York Times best-selling creative team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have told to date—as well as an exclsuive, all-original 8-page prologue to BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL #1 from the mind of Scott Snyder!
Donald Duck
Carl Barks - 1978
Presents 10 short novels in comic strip form featuring Donald Duck and examines his development as a character in comic books, strips, and movies over the years.