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Exile on the Planet of the Apes
Gabriel Hardman - 2012
With ape society gripped in uncertainty, Doctor Zaius must find a way to unite the warring factions before they rip the city apart. It's up to one lowly chimp to seek out the famed, disgraced General Aleron deep in the heart of the Forbidden Zone, with a secret that might help — or destroy!
RoboCop: Dead or Alive Vol. 1
Joshua Williamson - 2015
This collection is the hard-bitten world of RoboCop we all grew up on! If you've ever wondered what happens to RoboCop and his partner, Anne Lewis, after the first film, wonder no more.What It Is: Months after the events of the original classic film, John Killian, a criminal from Old Detroit's mysterious past, returns to a city ablaze. As RoboCop, Anne Lewis, and the police department wage war on anarchic streets, tension between the people and "their protectors" is at an all-time high. When the mayor launches an initiative to remove the people's right to bear arms, Killian will lead the citizens in an uprising that tears down the very foundation of OCP. Collects issues #1-4."This may be one of the most seamless and successful continuations of a franchise I've ever seen. The geniuses behind this book have managed to recreate the exquisite experience of watching RoboCop for the first time. I sincerely hope it never ends." 5/5 - Bleeding Cool
Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes
Corinna Sara Bechko - 2012
Zaius! A not-to-be-missed stand-alone graphic novel.
Curse
Michael Moreci - 2014
When he pursues an elusive murderer in the wilderness of his small, rural community, in the hopes of securing a substantial bounty, Laney is confronted with something he never could have expected: a werewolf. The captive lycan, in human form, turns Laney's life upside-down, forcing him to confront his haunted past and race against the clock because the wolf will return, and Laney's son's condition continues to worsen. CURSE is a story of a family's survival at all costs. BOOM! Studios has a long history of publishing some of the industry's best modern horror, and CURSE takes us back to our roots with a werewolf story unlike any you've ever seen.
BlackAcre, Volume One: An Errand Into the Wilderness
Duffy Boudreau - 2013
Only the stronghold of BlackAcre remains. Conceived by the robber-barons of the 21st century, this opulent city-state is the last bastion of stability in a world ablaze with chaos and strife. Hull, an elite warrior from the city's neo-Spartan military class, has devoted his life to defending the borders of his homeland. And now that one of his comrades has gone missing during a clandestine mission into hostile territory, Hull himself must venture out beyond the wall... into the brutal and lawless frontier known as the Hinterlands. But when the mission goes violently off the rails, Hull is left with more questions than answers: What went wrong? Who is really in charge? And is there anyone - anywhere - he can trust? -The key to creating a great story about the future isn't in making it seem possible, but probable. Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to a little tale called Blackacre.-- Jonathan Hickman -Blackacre is the perfect new comic for our times. Like some bizarre cross between Mad Max and Judge Dredd that I can't wait to read more of.-- Ed Brubaker -An amazing new book from an amazing new writer. This book rules.-- Matt Fraction -Exceptional... One of the better comics Image is putting out.-- Bloody Disgusting -A great debut...Highly recommended!-- Comics & Gaming Magazine
Planet of the Apes: Visionaries
Dana Gould - 2018
Serling’s first draft, which was drastically revised before filming, is a radically different vision of the franchise than the one the world has come to know and love. Now, for the first time in any medium, that vision is fully realized as a graphic novel with Planet of the Apes: Visionaries from acclaimed actor/comedian/writer Dana Gould (The Simpsons) and Chad Lewis (Avengers Origins). This is the world you know from the acclaimed Planet of the Apes film series, but with key differences - Taylor is Thomas, and Ape City isn’t a crude, primitive grouping of huts; instead, it’s a bustling and urbane metropolis filled with cars and skyscrapers and a vibrant Ape culture. In a world where Apes wear modern clothes, drive modern cars and rule the late night talk show scene, the arrival of one man will forever change how Apes – and Humans – view themselves.
We Stand On Guard
Brian K. Vaughan - 2016
VAUGHAN teams with artistic legend and Hollywood storyboard artist STEVE SKROCE for a subversive, action-packed military thriller. Set 100 years in our future, WE STAND ON GUARD follows a heroic band of Canadian civilians turned freedom fighters who must defend their homeland from invasion by a technologically superior opponent...the United States of America. Collecting all six issues of the controversial hit miniseries.
Sons of Anarchy Vol. 3
Ed Brisson - 2015
With loyalties tested and lives on the line, double-crosses abound, and it’s up to Jax to keep it all together. Written by Ed Brisson (Sheltered) and illustrated by Damian Couceiro (Planet of the Apes), this thrilling third volume bridges the gap between seasons 4 and 5 of Kurt Sutter’s revered television series.
Hacktivist
Jackson Lanzing - 2014
The world knows Ed Hiccox and Nate Graft as the young, brilliant co-founders of YourLife, a social networking company that has changed the way the world connects with each other. The world knows "sve_Urs3lf" as the largest white-hat hacking group on the planet, exposing information and sparking revolutions across the globe. What the world doesn't know is that this is a lie. Ed Hiccox and Nate Graft are sve_Urs3lf. When their operation is discovered by the US Government, and their company is taken over by military contracts and CIA, Ed and Nate must face the real world beyond the code and choose between friendship and what they believe to be right.Collecting: Hacktivist 1-4
Winterworld
Chuck Dixon - 1990
Zaffino's stunning work on this story is considered his masterpiece and presented here in black and white for the first time. Included in this deluxe, archival edition of WinterWorld is the never-before-published sequel WinterSea also by Dixon and Zaffino.
Cyber Force: Rebirth, Vol. 1
Matt Hawkins - 2012
Carin Taylor, codenamed Velocity, has escaped from the CDI controlled Millennium City and is desperately trying to find the one man she believes can help her prevent the end of the world. When she runs into a group of other CDI escapees, will they help her... or turn their backs? Collects Cyber Force #1-5.
Imagine Agents
Brian Joines - 2014
As agents for I.M.A.G.I.N.E., they are responsible for keeping your imaginary friends in-line... Little do they know that six-year-old Elliot and his best bear-friend, Furdlgurr, are about to be entangled in a plan to change everything!
Bravest Warriors Vol. 1
Joey Comeau - 2012
They're noble, righteous and totally bodacious! This new series of original comics based on the new Cartoon Hangover series is sure to be a smash hit! This collection includes the first four issues, including the totally boss backup stories!
Evil Empire, Volume 1: We the People
Max Bemis - 2015
War is politics with bloodshed.We're often introduced to totalitarian establishments with pundits already fully in power and it's up to our hero to bring back order and peace. Evil Empire explores how unfolds in a real-world setting. How close to the precipice are we right now in the world we live in? Would we let it happen? More specific to this tale: Would we secretly want it to happen? Politically charged rapper Reese decries injustice. As she sneers at election year advertisements, the star of the ad, Sam Duggins, makes a surprise appearance backstage. The aspiring politician seeks to tap into the energy of Reese's fanbase by befriending her and, presumably, winning her endorsement. Then one action tears the country apart in a debate over the meaning of right and wrong, and Reese is not about to stand by as the American people support the rantings of a mad man. But how far will people go to take a stand in what they believe in?Say Anything frontman and Polarity creator Max Bemis' gripping story explores the world watching modern society gradually evolve (or is it devolve?) into an evil empire.Collecting: Evil Empire 1-4
Extremity #1
Daniel Warren Johnson - 2017
Not of a better life, but of revenge on the clan that ruined her family. With ferocious battles between man, machines, and monsters ahead…who knows where her quest for vengeance will take her? Creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (Space Mullet) and colorist MIKE SPICER present a bold new vision, where the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet the intensity of Mad Max, in this all-new Skybound Original.