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BOOK OF NOSFERATU #3 CVR A HRISTOV (MR)
(W) Michael Moreci (A/CA) Todor Hristov
Journeying ever closer to their goal of vengeance against the creature that's plagued their lives, Emil and the Witch discover another victim left in its wake. This man offers knowledge of Nosferatu, insight into the depth and breadth of his curses...but he also offers yet another impediment thrown across their path.
The Book of Nosferatu is a tale unrestrained gothic horror written by Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Dick Tracy) and illustrated by Todor Hristov (Stranger Things), elaborating on the foundation of the classic film and bringing a comics-flavored flair! (STL382506)
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32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
BOOK OF NOSFERATU #3 CVR B HRISTOV B&W (MR)
(W) Michael Moreci (A/CA) Todor Hristov
Journeying ever closer to their goal of vengeance against the creature that's plagued their lives, Emil and the Witch discover another victim left in its wake. This man offers knowledge of Nosferatu, insight into the depth and breadth of his curses...but he also offers yet another impediment thrown across their path.
The Book of Nosferatu is a tale unrestrained gothic horror written by Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Dick Tracy) and illustrated by Todor Hristov (Stranger Things), elaborating on the foundation of the classic film and bringing a comics-flavored flair! (STL382507)
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32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
BOOK OF NOSFERATU #3 CVR C GAUDIO HOMAGE (MR)
(W) Michael Moreci (A) Todor Hristov (CA) Matt Gaudio
Journeying ever closer to their goal of vengeance against the creature that's plagued their lives, Emil and the Witch discover another victim left in its wake. This man offers knowledge of Nosferatu, insight into the depth and breadth of his curses...but he also offers yet another impediment thrown across their path.
The Book of Nosferatu is a tale unrestrained gothic horror written by Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Dick Tracy) and illustrated by Todor Hristov (Stranger Things), elaborating on the foundation of the classic film and bringing a comics-flavored flair! (STL382508)
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32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99
GANNIBAL VOL 1-3 BINGE COLLECTION (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Masaaki Ninomiya
Get into horror hit GANNIBAL with this 'binge' collection of Volumes 1-3 from ABLAZE, an intro to the series at a specially discounted price!
After the mysterious disappearance of the resident police officer from Kuge Village, a rural and insular community in the Japanese countryside, the role is reassigned to Daigo Agawa, a young family man looking to start over. While the small village at first seems idyllic, things start to slide into darkness when Agawa receives a call about a dead body. It's the matriarch of the prominent Goto family, presumably mauled to death by a bear…but there's a human bite mark on her arm.
Spurred by this horrific event and the Gotos' intense, hostile reaction, Daigo begins to wonder over the truth of his predecessor's disappearance and final message: 'The people of Kuge Village are cannibals.' (STL365575) (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 6x9, 600pgs, B&W SRP: $31.00
HAPPYLAND GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Shingo Honda
Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park!
The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they're an ideal family that has everything going for them!
At least… That's what they believed until the father decided to take them to spend a day at Happyland Park. In this park with its extreme attractions, the most shameful secrets will emerge in the most literally explosive way possible! A horrifying and gory tale of survival begins in this first of two volumes by Shingo Honda! (STL318239)
SC, 6x9, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
ABLAZE GRUMPY CAT COMICS COLL SET (O/A)
(W) Ben McCool & Various (A) Steve Uy & Various (CA) Various
Two gloriously grumpy books for a price that could, maybe, if you squint, make one a little less grumpy.
THE GRUMPY CAT AWFUL-LY BIG COMICS COLLECTION includes every (terrible) Grumpy Cat comic book story ever in one giant (overhyped) comics collection! While THE GRUMPUS AND OTHER HORRIBLE HOLIDAY TALES features Grumpy Cat and her friends starring in an origin story parody of the popular Christmas figure The Krampus, along with sever other holiday-themed tales sure to delight and/or disgust (if you, like Grumpy Cat, hate fun). (STL322312)
HC, 7x10, 384pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
JRR TOLKIEN GENESIS COLLECTED SET (O/A)
(W) Willy Duraffourg, Sami Makkonen (A/CA) Giancarlo Caracuzo, Sami Makkonen
Delve into the life and inspirations of the 'Father of Epic Fantasy' with ABLAZE's J.R.R. Tolkien Genesis Collected Set, two great GN titles-Kalevala and Tolkien: Lighting Up the Darkness-that reveal the personal history and literary inspirations for Tolkien's most well-known works, all at a specially discounted price!
In Kalevala: The Graphic Novel artist Sami Makkonen presents a stunning comic adaptation of the Finnish national epic the Kalevala, which inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings. The story tells the adventures and fates of wizard Väinämöinen, warrior Lemminkäinen, black-smith Ilmarinen and other larger than-life-characters looking for love, riches and magic in the far-away lands of the ancient North. The world of Kalevala is lyrical, harsh and totally unique.
In Tolkien: Lighting Up the Darkness: JRR Tolkien was not always the old Oxford professor pipe in the mouth, refining his extraordinary work. In 1915, at age 23, he left for the front with his high school friends, whom he loved like brothers. The horror of war will brand his relationship to friendship, love, and creation. This graphic novel explores the youth of the author of The Lord of the Rings, and his traumatic experience of the battlefields of the First World War, which will forge the imagination of his literary work. (STL365572) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 420pgs, FC SRP: $38.00
ABLAZE CREATOR SPOTLIGHT WILFRID LUPANO COLL SET (O/A)
(W) Wilfrid Lupano (A/CA) Leonard Chemineau, Paul Cauuet
ABLAZE is spotlighting some of the incredible creatives under our banner with specially priced collections of their extraordinary works! With our WILFRID LUPANO collection, receive three hardcover volumes that speak to the writer's varied range and skill in reflecting both humor and human experience.
In THE LIBRARY MULE OF CORDOBA: The Caliphate of Al-Andalus, after a great period of peace and learning, faces a power struggle after the death of the Caliph al-Hakam II. In exchange for the support of radical clergymen, the vizier Amir seeks to burn the books of Cordoba's famed library to ash. The night before the biggest bonfire ever, the head librarian, a chubby eunuch named Tarid, gathers up all the books he can and loads them onto the back of a passing mule. He takes off in the hopes of saving what he can of universal knowledge.
In THE OLD GEEZERS (VOL. 1-2): Lupano tells the story of three septuagenarians who have been friends since childhood: Antoine, Emile, and Pierrot. They have each taken different paths in life, made different choices, and started (or not) their own families. The series moves back and forth between the 50s and the present day, telling the tragic-comic tale of our time, with all of its social, political, and cultural upheavals! (STL362817) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 408pgs, FC SRP: $59.99
ABLAZE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT WERTHER DELLEDERA BANDED SET (MR) (O/A)
(W) Francesco Artibani, Tiziano Sclavi (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera
From the artist and co-creator of Something is Killing the Children!
ABLAZE presents two graphic novels featuring Eisner and Ringo Award-winning artist Werther Dell'Edra, collected together for the first time as a special price.
In He Who Fights with Monsters, it's World War 2 and the struggle between good and evil is in full force. In Prague, the great Bohemian city is being oppressed by the Nazi occupation and the population lives in terror, while the resistance forces try to organize themselves in the shadows. It is an almost impossible task. With the ruthless SS tightening their grip on every street and neighborhood with overwhelming might, only one hope feeds the struggle. A crazy hope, which rests on the fragile foundations of an ancient, monstrous legend...
In The Voices of Water, under a persistent rain, which seems destined to never subside, Stavros lives and moves through the streets of a dark and gloomy nameless city. He has a job and a fiancée; his life is normal. Yet several, different voices talk to him - sometimes whispering, sometimes whining or yelling - whenever he hears the water running. One day, as Stavros wanders the city under a heavy rain, the voices become insistent, revealing his deepest, unspeakable secrets, as well as his dreams and memories. He is tormented by these mysterious voices, perhaps a sign of his madness. Or perhaps of a wider, collective madness, which infects everyone around him, to the point of being transmitted to the entire universe. (STL318252)
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HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $33.50
ABLAZE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT BASTIEN VIVES COLLECTED SET (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Bastien Vives
ABLAZE is spotlighting some of the incredible creatives under our banner with specially priced collections of their extraordinary works! With our BASTIEN VIVES collection, receive two hardcover volumes that speak to the artist's mastery of poignance, tenderness, and expression.
In A SISTER: Antoine, 13 years old, is on holiday at the seaside with his parents and his younger brother, Titi. Both spend most of their time drawing, at restaurants and on the beach. One night, Antoine discovers another person lying in their bedroom. Hélène is 16 years old; she and her mother came to spend a few days and her presence and behavior will change Antoine's life.
In THE BLOUSE: Séverine, a student of Classical Literature, is neither beautiful, ugly, brilliant, nor mediocre. The young woman lives a banal existence, without brilliance but without drama, alongside a companion who pays her less attention than a television series or video game. One day, however, she is given a silk blouse that will mysteriously change her life… (STL303132)
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HC, 7x10, 424pgs, B&W SRP: $34.99
ABLAZE CREATOR SPOTLIGHT JP ROTH BANDED SET (MR) (O/A)
(W) J.P. Roth (A) Mike Krome & Various (CA) Dawn McTeigue, J. Scott Campbell
As part of their ARTIST SPOTLIGHT series, ABLAZE is proud to present a collected set of two graphic novels by author, dreamer, and wild child extraordinaire JP Roth. Roth is an American Novelist and owner of Rothic Comics, founded in 2012, through which she has produced and published five of her original series.
In Ancient Dreams, Cara Wynter is a literature student living with her twin sister, Lily, in Fairhaven, Washington. A daughter of witches, touch brings Cara only pain, and dark visions of pasts and futures she can rarely change. Already fighting to exist in her strange reality, she begins to crumble when the reoccurring dreams of her own death begin. In a desperate attempt to unlock the secrets in the violent images, she finds herself lost in a contest between love and the will of the ancient gods.
In Theory of Magic, every hundred years, a Seelie fairy must be human for three days, in that time, the Unseelie can hunt the Seelie Fey for their immortal flame, and the gods would close their eyes. A princess of firelight and next in line for the Seelie throne, Selyara is a girl who wants only freedom. Given no protection, she must face three days as a human, alone. (STL313947)
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SC, 7x10, 304pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
ABLAZE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT MANIX ABRERAS BANDED SET (O/A)
(W/A) Manix Abrera
ABLAZE is proud to present two outstanding graphic novels by acclaimed Filipino cartoonist and three-time National Book Awardee Manix Abrera. With his 'silent' storytelling, dependent on illustration to direct story and movement, Abrera truly demonstrates the heart and soul of the comics medium. This bundled set comes to you at a special price.
In '12,' Abrera tells twelve genuinely touching stories, each story with its own charm and intriguing twists - a young man spends his entire life searching for answers but shock awaits when he finally gets that eureka moment; someone finds love that unexpectedly finds somebody else; two men argue over who goes first on an escalator; a mother and daughter fight over a cockroach; a drunk man urinates on a tree and gets a big surprise - making you wonder how these mundane plots can turn out so bizarrely, prompting you to reflect and crave for more!
In '14,' a man who mysteriously discovers a 13th floor in his building and finds himself in the middle of a storytelling session among different mythological creatures of Philippine folklore. Together with a partying crowd of supernatural beings, he listens to stories narrated by creatures such as the Manananggal, Diwata, Tikbalang, Kapre, Tiyanak, and even by a White Lady and a Doppelganger. (STL310751) (FEB240875)
SC, 7x10, 352pgs, FC SRP: $22.99
ABLAZE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT MARIA LLOVET COLLECTED SET (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Maria Llovet
ABLAZE is spotlighting some of the incredible creatives under our banner with specially priced collections of their extraordinary works! With our MARIA LLOVET collection, receive two hardcover volumes that speak to the artist's mastery of romance, fraught storytelling, and the eerie.
In EROS/PSYCHE: La Rosa's female boarding school is paradise for young girls...but only if you follow the rules. Because, if you disobey them, you can end up expelled, or even worse, dead. Sara and Silje are two students learning the rules of the school, which includes classes by day...and the casting of curses and spells by night. A love develops between the two, which is tender, but threatens to break under the weight of the dark secret society within La Rosa.
In PORCELAIN: Beryl's life in the desert, living with her aunt and her cat, is relatively simple...until the day she finds and enters the Dollhouse. Stuck inside an ever-changing mystery house that hunts children and turns them into dolls, Beryl goes on a psychedelic journey where she must face the notion of her own limitations and move past them...before she becomes the building's newest prey. (STL306533)
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HC, 7x10, 304pgs, FC SRP: $34.99
ABLAZE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT ZEROCALCARE COLL SET (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Zerocalcare
: ABLAZE is spotlighting some of the incredible creatives under our banner with specially priced collections of their extraordinary works! With our ZEROCALCARE collection, receive three hardcover volumes that explore the artist's experiences through humorous observation and biting self-examination.
In Forget My Name: When the last vestiges of his childhood are taken from him, Zerocalcare discovers unsuspected secrets about his family. Torn between the soothing numbness of the innocence of youth and the impossibility to elude society's ever-expanding control over people's lives, he'll have to understand where he really comes from, before he understands where he is going.
In Tenatacles at my Throat: Three friends, their schoolgrounds, and a secret. And fifteen years later, the discovery that they all thought there was only one secret, but each had their own. And there was one more, bigger than the others, that none were aware of…
In The Armadillo Prophecy: Zerocalcare's debut OGN, the story of how he coped with learning too late that a dear friend from his childhood had died, all while a giant armadillo represents his imaginary conscience. (STL340547) (SEP241071)
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HC, 7x10, 608pgs, B&W SRP: $58.00
ABLAZE KIDS SPOTLIGHT STORIES SET #1 (O/A)
(W/A) Various (CA) VARIOUS
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Kids' Stories includes three comic titles - Family Time, The Nightcrawlers, and Spot It: Double Trouble - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Family Time:The O'Connell family (Lily - age 13; Tyler - age 11; and their parents) are vacationing in Ireland when they encounter an old man with a mysterious crystal that seemingly teleports them 1,000 years back in time. Unsure whether they have stumbled into a historical re-enactment, the family must befriend Rory, a timid local, battle a medieval tyrant named Ciaran and his henchmen, and figure out how to get back to the present, while Lily learns to use her newfound superpowers.
In The Nightcrawlers: When things go bump in the night, they bump back. If you think aliens replaced your teachers or your neighbor might be a vampire, then there's only one group to call for help: The Nightcrawlers. The Nightcrawlers take on their first case when a friend from school believes werewolves replaced his parents. They get more than they bargained for when their investigation leads them into the middle of a confrontation between their caretaker William Jones and a former Nightcrawler out for revenge. This story is about the unlikeliest group of friends coming together to help others...with a spooky twist! A new all-ages, supernatural adventure about a group of supernatural kid detectives, by Eisner Award-winning writer Marco Lopez and artist-on-the-rise Rachel Distler. For fans of Goosebumps, Ghostbusters, The Goonies, and Stranger Things.
In Spot It: Double Trouble: Meet Dobbly. He lives in a world filled with wonderful symbols that have power by finding matching pairs. This ne'er-do-well is so excited about his village's Festival of Matching, he can hardly sleep the night before. His impatience gets the best of him, and he finds himself trying to climb the Great Tree that will produce new pairs for the village. He also finds himself falling off the tree and breaking every branch on the way down, ruining the festival. It's now up to the wizard Zadok and his apprentice, the druidess Dea, to find the magical seeds needed to repair the tree. And Dobbly is tagging along for the adventure! (STL322308)
HC, 360pgs, FC SRP: $35.00
ABLAZE MANHWA SPOTLIGHT ACTION ADV PACK (MR) (O/A)
(W/A/CA) VARIOUS
: ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Action/Adventure Manhwa set includes three comic titles - Heavenly Demon Reborn, Vol. 1, Fight Class 3 Vol. 1, and Immortal Regis Omnibus Vol. 1 - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Heavenly Demon Reborn Vol. 1: In an ancient world where martial artists reign supreme, Unseong can only watch as his master is brutally beaten to death after a false accusation of practicing forbidden demonic arts. Even after a valiant fight, he fails to kill those responsible and faces his own end. But fate has other plans... Instead of taking his last breath, he awakens as a child, training to be an elite soldier of a demonic sect. Now Unseong must embrace the demonic arts and harness power in his ultimate quest for revenge.
In Fight Class 3 Vol. 1: In an imaginary world where Korea is one of the world's leading nations in martial arts, its government encourages high schools to set up martial art classes to develop talented martial artists. Among the martial arts classes all over the country, Namil High School's Martial Arts Class 3 is the most famous. Jitae, despite his small build, looks to join this elite class. But there's more to Jitae than meets the eye, from his double-jointedness to the mysterious disappearance of his father, himself a famous martial artist…
In Immortal Regis Omnibus Vol. 1: When Jaehyuk, a young high school student, dies because of an evil witch, he didn't know it would actually be just the beginning of his adventures. Now immortal and undead, he will quickly have to leave our world for that of Chaos, a parallel universe where magic reigns. Enter the world of Immortal Regis. (STL326748) (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 6x9, 330pgs, FC SRP: $48.00
ABLAZE MANHWA SPOTLIGHT FANTASY ROMANCE PACK (MR) (O/A)
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) Various
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Fantasy/Romance Manhwa set includes three comic titles - Witch of Mine Vol. 1, Savage Garden Omnibus Vol. 1, and The Restorer's Home Omnibus Vol. 1 - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Witch of Mine Vol. 1: Up against twists of fate and time, an outcast young boy and a mysterious witch, shunned because they're different from what's considered normal, one due to his imperfection and one due to her perfection, will need more than just magic spells and incantations...they'll need each other.
In Savage Garden Vol. 1: Gabrielle, an orphaned girl from a fallen noble family, befriends a young man named Jeremy, who was rumored to be an illegitimate child of a nobleman. After a tragic accident, Gabriel must impersonate Jeremy, taking his place at an all-boys academy for nobles. It's a place that may seem like heaven to others, but in reality hides a harshness and brutality which she could never have imagined.
In The Restorer's Home Omnibus Vol. 1: High school freshman Sung-woo lives alone in a big, traditional Korean house that he inherited from his grandfather. He has great skill in restoring objects, such as antiques, to their original condition. He also has a supernatural ability to see souls, which are sometimes tied to these objects. Trying not to reveal his ability, he secretly helps friends and other people around him fix their broken belongings. (STL326749) (C: 0-1-2)
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SC, 6x9, 330pgs, FC SRP: $48.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT FABLES COLL SET (O/A)
(W/A) Clayton Junior & Various (CA) VARIOUS
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Fables includes three comic titles - Wild Thing, Animal Castle Vol. 1, A Man's Skin - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Wild Thing: One night, Silver meets a trio of hungry wolves. Attracted by their unhindered life-as enticing as it is dangerous-he decides to follow them, and learns to live the wild life with the pack, which is rough and exhilarating at the same time. Along the way he discovers love, and the ravages of human civilization that are reducing the living space of animals, threatening their very existence.
In Animal Castle: Nestled in the heart of a farm forgotten by men, the Animal Castle is ruled with an iron hoof by President Silvio. The bull and its dog militia savor their power, while the other animals are exhausted by work, until the arrival of the mysterious Azelar, a traveling rat who will teach them the secrets of civil disobedience.
In A Man's Skin: Bianca, a young woman in Renaissance Italy, is engaged via her parents' wishes to Giovanni, a young man from a prosperous merchant family. While he is young and seems pleasant, Bianca can't hide her disappointment in having to marry a man she knows nothing about. However, before the wedding she is bequeathed a family heirloom: A Man's Skin. Donning the skin, Bianca becomes 'Lorenzo,' afforded all the benefits of being a young man in the world, including the opportunity to get to know Giovanni. (STL345041) (OCT240998) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7x10, 472pgs, FC SRP: $55.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT MANGA COLL SET (O/A)
(W/A) Kashou Hashimoto & Various
: ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Manga includes three first-volume manga titles - Cagaster Vol. 1, Centaurs Vol. 1, and Gannibal Vol. 1 - a great intro to our manga lineup, bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Cagaster Vol. 1 - In the year 2125, and a strange plague called 'Cagaster' appears. Humans affected by the disease transform into monstrous, cannibalistic insects, and two-thirds of humanity is decimated. Thirty years later, a young exterminator and mercenary named Kidou, alongside his new friend Ilie, struggles to survive in this brutal new world while delving into the mysteries of the plague and its causes.
In Centaurs Vol. 1 - In a fantastic version of medieval Japan, humans and centaurs coexist. Once able to live in harmony, humans now subjugate centaurs, using them as tools and as weapons of war through cruel means. Matsukaze, a free centaur from the mountains, finds himself captured by humans while trying to save his young son. There, he meets Kohibari, a forced amputee who's been captive since childhood. Together, they plot their escape…
In Gannibal Vol. 1 - Daigo Agawa is the new resident police office in the tiny village of Kuge. He finds the remote village quaint, and he looks forward to an easygoing post among the warm and welcoming citizenry. But something dark is lurking under the idyllic facade of the charming mountain village, and rumors begin to swirl about the villagers' unusual eating habits. Do the citizens of Kuge Village really eat people? (STL345042) (OCT240999) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 6x9, 584pgs, B&W SRP: $31.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT ON EURO COMICS COLL SET #1 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) Various
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Euro-Comics set includes three comic titles - Guillem March's Laura and Other Stories, Gost 111, and On the Way- bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Guillem March's Laura and Other Stories: Suffering from the ever-painful experience of unrequited love, twenty-year-old Laura takes a look at her life. Does the fact that the boy she has feelings for is in love with someone else mean there is something wrong with her? Or is that just how young love goes? And what will happen when she tries to get past the hurt and move on with her life?
In Gost 111: A caring but unemployed father, Goran Stankovic accepts a shady job, gets arrested, and has no other choice but to become an informant. Stuck between thugs and the police, in a world of manipulation, Goran will have to play a perilous double game to get out of it.
In On the Way: Emma, a newly single cartoonist, impulsively finds herself standing in Roncesvalles with her gaze fixed on Santiago de Compostela. Following the pilgrimage route known as The Way of St. James, she realizes that what she believed to be a simple walk to get some miles behind her (and her past) is a chance to learn not only about the people she meets along the way, but also herself. (STL330655) (C: 0-1-2)
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HC, 7x10, 300pgs, FC SRP: $50.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT ON FANTASY SET (MR) (O/A)
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) Oliver Ledroit
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Fantasy includes two comic titles - The Fairy Universe and The Dragon Universe - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In The Dragon Universe: Dragons reign above the eternal snows or in the depths of the abyss... They are marvelous, magical, malicious creatures... But where do these winged creatures with sparkling scales and fearsome claws come from? This collection of illustrations on the theme of dragons brings together the best illustrators and comic book authors from around the world, from John Howe (The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia), to Todd Lockwood (Dungeons & Dragons), Olivier Ledroit (Chronicles of the Black Moon), Adrian Smith (Warhammer), and more... They've pooled their talents in a Tolkien-style universe where dragons coexist alongside other fantasy races, resulting in this illustrated encyclopedia, which combines an extraordinary history of dragons, with gorgeous, fully painted art that captures every majestic and fearsome detail of these wonderful, scaly behemoths!
In The Fairy Universe: Our world is made up of mysterious and elusive spirits: the Elves and the Faes. Once we accept this evidence, we still have to recognize them, approach them, and sometimes be wary of them... It took our illustrator all his dexterity to be able to approach them, sketch them, and give us this guide to the most remarkable Faes and Elves. The Fairy Universe offers the reader the keys to this magical and poetic world through hundreds of drawings by renowned artist Olivier Ledroit, laid over double-page spreads in stunning watercolor and pencil, with illuminating words by Olivier and Laurent Souille. A MUST for illustration geeks and fantasy fans alike! (STL326747)
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HC, 9x12, 234pgs, FC SRP: $45.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT ON HORROR COLL SET VOL #1 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) Various
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Horror includes three comic titles - Vampire State Building, Graveyard Wars, and Boogyman - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Vampire State Building: Terry Fisher is a young soldier on the verge of being sent away for active military duty, and he meets his friends at the top of the Empire State Building for a farewell party. But suddenly, a legion of vampires attacks the skyscraper and massacres its occupants. The 102 floors have become a deadly trap, and Terry must take decisive action to save himself and his friends.
In Graveyard Wars: There are those among us with near-death experiences who now have an ability called a Soul-Skill which allows them access to the skillsets of the dead; fighter, mechanic, sniper, pilot, hacker, assassin. Anything. They are connected to the realm of the souls and their skills. While not everyone who touches death is able to retain this ability, those who do have formed two warring guilds: Caretakers and Dark Hearts. The Caretaker's mission? To use the power of the dead to protect the living. Welcome to Graveyard Wars.
In Boogyman: Passionate about reading, Elliott has always preferred the stories of boogymen, those monstrous creatures which, at night, hide in the shadows or under the bed to frighten little children. He can't imagine how much they will change his life... Witnessing the bloody murder of his parents, he will discover that, in reality, boogymen do indeed exist, and very precise codes govern their existence. (STL330654) (C: 0-1-2)
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HC, 7x10, 560pgs, FC SRP: $50.99
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT ON HORROR COLL SET #2 (MR) (O/A)
(W/A) VARIOUS (CA) Various
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our second Spotlight on Horror includes three comic titles - He Who Fights with Monsters, Children of the Black Sun, and Life Zero - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In He Who Fights with Monsters: The power struggle of WWII is in full force. In Prague, the great Bohemian city is being oppressed by the Nazi occupation and the population lives in terror, while the resistance forces try to organize themselves in the shadows. It is an almost impossible task. With the ruthless SS tightening their grip on every street and neighborhood with overwhelming might, only one hope feeds the struggle. A crazy hope, which rests on the fragile foundations of an ancient, monstrous legend...
In Children of the Black Sun: Over the years, a black sun has risen twice. A dark dawn whose rays have done terrible things to people's minds, driving them to all sorts of horror. But fear is not the only legacy of those terrible days. All children conceived under the Black Sun's influence carry... peculiarities. In the town of Brightvale, a small group of these children, treated with particular contempt by their community, embark on a hallucinatory journey to discover themselves and their true nature. But is the black sun really about to return?
In Life Zero: Where were you when the cloud arrived? Where were you when the world changed forever? Where were you when people started dying? ABLAZE is proud to present Life Zero by Stefano Vietti (Dragonero) and Marco Checchetto (Daredevil, Avengers, Old Man Hawkeye, Wolverine), with colors by Andres Mossa (Wolverine, Avengers, Secret Wars 2099). At the limits between science fiction, action and horror is LIFE ZERO! (STL373888) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 420pgs, FC SRP: $53.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE FICTION SET (MR) (O/A)
(W/A) Various (CA) VARIOUS
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Science Fiction includes three comic titles - Life Zero, Promethee 13:13, and Children of the Black Sun Vol. 1 - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Life Zero: As a mysterious cloud passes through the world's population centers, people die…then they return to life as shambling, ravenous monsters. When a team is sent into the fray to break Captain Derek Shako from prison, they soon discover that he has his own agenda that takes precedence over any other grand schemes. The completion of any mission, however, requires escape from the beleaguered, infected city…
In Promethee 13:13: Darla Clemenceau has been plagued by apocalyptic visions ever since she was abducted by a UFO as a child. Now, she's ready to put it all behind her and move on with her life. But what if it's all true? A dangerous cult militia is prepping for the end of the world, and they see Darla as the key to their survival...
In Children of the Black Sun: Over the years, a black sun has risen twice, dark dawn whose rays have done terrible things to people's minds, driving them to all sorts of horror. Twelve years have passed since the last time, and the world still fears the return of that inexplicable phenomenon. But fear is not the only legacy of those terrible days. All the women who got pregnant under the influence of the black sun have given birth to babies with some... peculiarities. White hair, ashy skin, abnormal proportions, and eyes as red as fire: the Children of the Black Sun. (STL322274)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 404pgs, FC SRP: $48.00
ABLAZE SPOTLIGHT SWORD & SORCERY COLL SET (MR) (O/A)
(W) Max Bemis, Michael Moreci (A) Rodney Buchemi, Giuseppe Cafaro (CA) Olivier Vatine
ABLAZE is shining the spotlight on the wide variety of genres and fantastic works within our catalogue! Our Spotlight on Sword-and-Sorcery includes two comic titles - Belit & Valeria and The Mighty Barbarians - bundled together under a specially discounted price.
In Belit & Valeria: Rising from a watery grave, Belit once again finds herself commanding a ship, sailing the seas in search of adventure...and answers. But when a deal goes wrong, she finds herself teamed up with the woman she was holding prisoner: the equally beautiful and deadly Valeria.
In The Mighty Barbarians: When an unstoppable force starts consuming one world after another, sorceress Morgan Le Fey uses her magic to assemble a team of skull-cracking warriors who must somehow work together to save all of existence. There's the young trickster Anansi, Viking shield maiden Birka, the shape-shifting Nanook, and their leader, heir to a fallen kingdom and mightiest of warriors, KULL! (STL340988) (SEP241072) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 344pgs, FC SRP: $31.99
BREAKER OMNIBUS GN VOL 01 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Jeon Geuk-Jin (A/CA) Kamaro
The story of The Breaker follows Si-Woon Yi, a timid high school student who becomes the disciple of Chun-Woo Han, a martial artist who is an enemy to the secret martial arts society known as the Murim. However, Shi-Woon is naïve and unaware of his master's shady past and the unseen underbelly of the society. How will Chun-Woo manage to teach Si-Woon and help him survive in the world of the Murim? Originally published in Korean, The Breaker has had international success in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Poland and more — and now ABLAZE is happy to bring the title to English language readers worldwide. Praised not only for its thrilling artwork depicting amazing martial arts action, but also gripping storyline. (STL161783) (APR211298)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
BREAKER OMNIBUS GN VOL 02 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Jeon Geuk-Jin (A) Jin-Hwan Park
In The Breaker omnibus Vol 2, Chun-woo has gone missing, following his in-tense and deadly fight with the dreaded Gijoo. Meanwhile, Si-woon has been confronted with his inner demons ever since Si-Ho Lee administered a remedy that generates so much Qi that the high school student may well explode from within! Future invincible warrior…or time bomb?
The Breaker is already a bestselling hit in South Korea, and has been translated into many other languages such as French, German, Italian, Spanish and more...and now ABLAZE is happy to bring this amazing manhwa title to Eng-lish readers worldwide! (STL201540) (NOV211024)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 5x7, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
BREAKER OMNIBUS GN VOL 03 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Jeon Geuk-Jin (A/CA) Park Jin-Hwan
Chang-Ho, the school bully, and his gang. Will Si-Woo be able to control his strength and newly acquired powers in front of his opponents who, although vio-lent, are merely human? Si-Woon is also unaware that at that moment, So-Chun Hyuk, heir to the Chun-Do clan, witnesses the scene and discovers the true talents of the young man…
With the arrival of So-Chun, the story enters a new, much more intense chapter, especially for young hero Si-Woon, who is now caught up in the Murim uni-verse. A new world of dangers lies ahead, and the young high school student will have to start fighting on his own, against enemies of a different caliber! He may be entering a spiral of violence in which he may never come out.
A true bestseller in South Korea and already translated into many languages, Jeon Geuk-jin and Park Jin-Hwan's fighting manhwa has been praised for its sensa-tional action, as well as its captivating storyline, with many charismatic characters and stylish martial arts techniques that will keep you glued to the page, wanting more! (STL211251) (FEB221106)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
BREAKER OMNIBUS GN VOL 04 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Jeon Geuk-Jin (A/CA) Park Jin-Hwan
Chun-Woo Han, aka Goo Moon Ryong, aka Nine-Door Dragon, must rescue his student Si-Woon from the martial arts alliance, and the only way to do so is to put his own life on the line! Taking a page from the book of his own master, Chun-Woo starts down a dangerous path for his disciple's sake.
Hoping to finally bring an end to his long-lasting misfortunes, the Goo Moon Ryong willingly jumps into a trap, leading to what could be his final battle against the skilled fighters of the alliance. And while the big clash between the showy techniques of the martial arts schools and the immovable will of the Nine-Door Dragon will make alliance fighters fall like autumn leaves, Chun-Woo may not have what it takes to get past the most elite fighters of the Murim worlds and save Si-Woon! (STL223598) (MAY221076)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
BREAKER OMNIBUS GN VOL 05 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Jeon Geuk-Jin (A/CA) Park Jin-Hwan
All the actors are gathered. All members are present to witness the clash. Chun-woo must face the leader of the Alliance himself, number 1 of the Murim! The final battle is near. Get ready for an explosion of rage and a flurry of violence. Let the last act begin...
Jeon Geuk-jin and Park Jin-Hwan's fighting manhwa has been praised for its sensational action, as well as its captivating storyline, with many charismatic characters and stylish martial arts techniques that will keep you glued to the page! The Breaker Omnibus Vol 5 is the final installment in the bestselling, critically acclaimed series, collecting Korean vols 9-10 into one compilation. Don't miss it! (STL237378) (SEP221262)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 6x8, 368pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99
CAGASTER GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Kachou Hashimoto
It's the year 2125, and a strange plague called 'Cagaster' appears. One-in-a-thousand people is infected by this disease, which turns humans into monstrous cannibalistic insects. Two-thirds of humanity is decimated. Thirty years later, young expert bug exterminator and mercenary adventurer Kidou and newfound friend Ilie struggle to survive in this brutal new world, while delving into the mysteries of the plague and its causes. Kidou is tasked with finding Ilie's mother, after being entrusted with her by her dying father. Meanwhile, the battle continues to rage against the mutated population of Earth, with the code possibly being cracked to finally end the nightmare. (STL156261) (APR201396)
SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CAGASTER GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Kachou Hashimoto
Several exterminators have been murdered and Kidou finally confronts their serial killer. But when the latter reveals his true appearance the shock is severe. A shock all the harsher as Ilie and the young boy are summoned to E-01 to give a statement...
Cagaster is a thrilling shonen adventure into a strange apocalyptic universe, somewhere between Mad Max and Attack on Titan. It has been adapted into an Anime series called Cagaster of an Insect Cage by Gonzo Animation, streaming now on Netflix! (STL161780) (JUN200821)
SC, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CAGASTER GN VOL 03 (O/A)
(W/A) Kachou Hashimoto
The repercussions of Kidow's tragic past continue to upset the present. Despite the arrangements made by Qasim, Lygi refuses to go to a school at E-01. As for Hadi, dismissed from the army for not having killed a patient turned cagaster, he knows that strange troop movements are at work and that a strange incident occurred in the sector where Ilie comes from. He will have to contact Kidow to clear up this matter…
Cagaster is a thrilling shonen adventure into a strange apocalyptic universe, somewhere between Mad Max and Attack on Titan. It has been adapted into an Anime series called Cagaster of an Insect Cage by Gonzo Animation, streaming now on Netflix! (STL159134) (JUL200944)
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CAGASTER GN VOL 04 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Kachou Hashimoto
Fighting intensifies at E-05, and army renegades issue an ultimatum: if the militia does not surrender before sunset, the city will be set on fire with more blood spilt. Hadi intends to return to the West portal to ask for outside help, but the provost of the merchants wants his head! As for Kidow, to save Ilie, he is ready to take any risk. And so he heads, alone, to the heart of the enemy base, in the middle of the cages of E-07…
Cagaster is a thrilling shonen adventure into a strange apocalyptic universe, somewhere between Mad Max and Attack on Titan. It has been adapted into an Anime series called Cagaster of an Insect Cage by Gonzo Animation, streaming now on Netflix! (STL159135)
SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CAGASTER GN VOL 05 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Kachou Hashimoto
Franz, having released the insects from being mentally controlled, causes chaos in the cage. To prevent Harb Adham from regaining control, Kidou and Ilie hurry to the throne room. At E-05, the fighting rages, with the defenses of the West portal falling from the assault of the coalition army. The only hope of the inhabitants now resides in the city of Azuria…
Cagaster is a thrilling shonen adventure into a strange apocalyptic universe, somewhere between Mad Max and Attack on Titan. It has been adapted into an Anime series called Cagaster of an Insect Cage by Gonzo Animation, streaming now on Netflix! (STL159136)
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CAGASTER GN VOL 06 (O/A)
(W/A/CA) Kachou Hashimoto
As Hadi and Mario continue to fight at E-05, Aisha guides the refugees out of the city. But they find themselves soon surrounded by tanks of the coalition army...with a surprising character leading them. And in the cage, Acht and Kidow clash in battle. And Ilie manages to get close to her mother, but things do not go as planned... What will be the final outcome of each other's fights? Includes two complete bonus stories!
Cagaster is a thrilling shonen adventure into a strange apocalyptic universe, somewhere between Mad Max and Attack on Titan. It has been adapted into an Anime series called Cagaster of an Insect Cage by Gonzo Animation, streaming now on Netflix! (STL161781) (OCT200992)
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
CIMMERIAN BOX SET 01 (VOLUMES 1-4) NEW PTG (MR) (O/A)
(W) Robert E. Howard & Various (A) Various
GOING BACK TO PRINT! ABLAZE's first round of box sets on the smash-hit CIMMERIAN series sold out, and the series is returning to press to satisfy the bloodthirsty and adventure-seeking masses!
ABLAZE is proud to present its bestselling line of UNCENSORED Robert E. Howard Cimmerian graphic novels, now available in a handsome slipcase box edition, collecting Volumes 1-4. Each Cimmerian volume contains two complete Conan stories, plus bonus material, including the original prose stories, in one epic hardcover collection! Plus a bonus folded poster!
VOL 1 - Featuring 'QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST' & 'RED NAILS'
VOL 2 - Featuring 'PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE' & 'THE FROST-GIANT'S DAUGHTER'
VOL 3 - Featuring 'IRON SHADOWS IN THE MOON' & 'THE MAN-EATERS OF ZAMBOULA'
VOL 4 - Featuring 'BEYOND THE BLACK RIVER' & 'HOUR OF THE DRAGON'
Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual. Read the stories as he intended! (STL255828)
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HC, 7x10, 656pgs, FC SRP: $90.00
ELLES TP VOL 01 NEW GIRL (O/A)
(W) Kid Toussaint (A/CA) Aveline Stokart
Elle is just another teenage girl...most of the time. Bubbly and good-natured, she wastes no time making friends on her first day at her new school. But Elle has a secret: she hasn't come alone. She's brought with her a colorful mix of personalities, which come out when she least expects it... Who is Elle, really? And will her new friends stand by her when they find out the truth?
ABLAZE proudly presents Elle(s), a vibrant, imaginative new series. Featuring brilliant, Pixar-esque art from Aveline Stokart, and an engaging story by Kid Toussaint that brings moments of real emotion, mystery, intrigue, and humor together during the epic highs and lows of high school. (STL237377) (SEP221266)
SC, 6x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
ELLES TP VOL 02 ELLE-VERSE (O/A)
(W) Kid Touissant (A/CA) Aveline Stokart
FIVE PERSONALITIES. ONE GIRL.
After a family tragedy and a startling discovery, Elle will be forced to face down her greatest enemy: herself. Elle, the high school student with as many personalities as she has hair colors, finds herself trapped in her subconscious mind following a double psychological shock. That leaves her to navigate the hidden worlds of her various personalities in search of an escape route, while Blue-a sociable version of herself with a tendency to lie, cheat, and steal-takes full control over Elle's life in the real world. Her friends start to suspect something isn't right... but can they find a way to free Elle from Blue's bonds?
ABLAZE proudly presents Elle(s), featuring brilliant, Pixar-esque art from Aveline Stokart, and an engaging story by Kid Toussaint that brings moments of real emotion, mystery, intrigue and humor together during the epic highs and lows of high school. (STL251810) (FEB231042)
SC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
ELLES TP VOL 03 PLURIELLES (O/A)
(W) Kid Toussaint (A/CA) Aveline Stokart
The revelation of the mystery of her origins has allowed Elle to regain control of her life. But all is not well... On the surface, the high school student tries to resolve her contradictions. Inside, her multiple personalities attempt to unravel the mystery of the voice that speaks to them all. And in both cases, it would seem that Blue Elle has the answers, or at least the leads. Is it therefore time for reconciliation? Finally...it's 'All for one'...but which one?!
ABLAZE proudly presents: Elle(s), a vibrant, imaginative new series. Featuring brilliant, Pixar-esque art from Aveline Stokart, and an engaging story by Kid Toussaint that brings moments of real emotion, mystery, intrigue, and humor together during the epic highs and lows of high school. (STL277940)
SC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $10.99
FRIDAY FOSTER COLLECTED HC (O/A)
(W) Jim Lawrence (A) Jorge Longaron, Gray Morrow
The Friday Foster comic strip is the story of a former nightclub 'camera bunny' turned photographer's assistant turned fashion model. With an innate inclination to help others and a natural beauty that makes her a magnet for men, Friday often finds herself in some very sticky situations and world-class adventures. The strip is generally cited as the first mainstream (i.e. nationally syndicated) comic strip starring a black character in the title role and features a mixture of adventure and romance, often with social commentary thrown in for good measure. The strip ran from 1970-1974. (STL150842) (FEB201364)
HC, 9x12, 304pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
INDIE GAMES HC VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Bounthavy Suvilay
Video games have grown exponentially in recent years and have captured the hearts of millions thanks to the success of titles such as Minecraft, Journey, Limbo, Dead Cells, The Banner Saga or Firewatch. Indie Games pays homage to some of the greatest success stories in the world of indie games, and takes the reader behind the scenes at the independent studios who participated in the making of the book. It is work of reference, well documented, and bursting with anecdotes. The book, official and authorized, with the participation of studios around the world, includes over 300 pieces of art, with over 50 interviews highlighting over 70 games. (STL132591) (AUG191445)
HC, 9x11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
INDIE GAMES HC VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Bounthavy Suvilay
The 2nd volume in the hit art book series, covering the history, artwork, and sound design of independent video games!
Indie Games 2 explores the major developments in independent games since 2018. Superbly illustrated and documented, for enthusiasts and curious amateurs alike, this book gives voice to those who drive this cultural industry. Featuring exclusive interviews, and more than 300 illustrations, concept arts and unpublished sketches, through which the reader will get a glimpse behind the scenes and get answers from the key people behind the blockbuster independent video games.
Discover more than 300 independent video games within, including: A Plague Tale: Innocence, A short Hike, Children of Morta, Carto, Creaks, Eastward, Factorio, Frostpunk, Genesis Noir, Haven, LUNA-The Shadow Dust, Old Man's Journey, Return of the Obra Dinn, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Season, Slay the Spire, Spelunky 2, Untitled Goose Game, When the Past Was Around, and more… (STL234965)
HC, 9x11, 248pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
INDIE GAMES HC VOL 1-2 COLLECTED SET (O/A)
(W) Bounthavy Suvilay
The Origins of Minecraft, Journey, Limbo, Dead Cells, The Banner Saga and Firewatch and other incredible Indie video games!
Video games have grown exponentially in recent years and have captured the hearts of millions thanks to the success of titles such as Minecraft, Journey, Limbo, Dead Cells, The Banner Saga or Firewatch. To compete with the blockbusters, the independents have had to be massively creative and come up with innovative gameplay, top-notch writing, original graphic universes, and sumptuous soundtracks.
INDIE GAMES pays homage to some of the greatest success stories in the world of indie games, and takes the reader behind the scenes at the independent studios who participated in the making of the book. It is a work of reference, well documented, and bursting with anecdotes. The book, official and authorized, with the participation of studios around the world, includes over 300 pieces of art, with 50+ interviews highlighting over 70 games.
INDIE GAMES 2 explores the major developments in independent games since 2018. Superbly illustrated and documented, for enthusiasts and curious amateurs alike, this book gives voice to those who drive this cultural industry. Featuring exclusive interviews, and more than 300 illustrations, concept arts and unpublished sketches, through which the reader will get a glimpse behind the scenes and get answers from the key people behind the blockbuster independent video games. (STL291677)
HC, 9x11, 432pgs, FC SRP: $59.99
MINECRAFT INSPIRED MISADV FRIGIEL & FLUFFY HC VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Jean-Cristophe Derrien, Frigiel (A/CA) Studio Minte
Presenting the first original comics of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to fans of all ages, and of course, Minecraft!
Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever-ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys! Vol 1 contains two complete self-contained stories: 'The Mystery of the Lost Watermelons' & 'Popularity Contest', plus bonus material. (STL159143) (AUG201037)
HC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
MINECRAFT INSPIRED MISADV FRIGIEL & FLUFFY HC VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Frigiel, Jean-Christophe Derrien (A/CA) Studio Minte
These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, hero to millions on YouTube, and are sure to appeal to fans of all ages, and of course, Minecraft! Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever-ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys! Vol 2 contains two complete self-contained stories 'The Original Block' and 'The Frozen Kingdom' plus bonus material. (STL167353) (DEC201107)
HC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
MINECRAFT INSPIRED MISADV FRIGIEL & FLUFFY HC VOL 03 (O/A)
(W) Frigiel, Jean-Christophe Derrien (A/CA) Studio Minte
The continuing adventures of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to fans of all ages, and of course, Minecraft!
Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever-ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faith-ful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys! Vol. 3 contains two complete self-contained stories 'The Lost Island' where Frigiel and his friends thirsting for adventure decide to uncover the mystery of the Farlands but end up stranded on a lost island and 'The Herobrine Manor' where they must try to survive all night in a haunted man-sion! Plus bonus material. (STL217878) (JAN221093)
HC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
MINECRAFT INSPIRED MISADV OF FRIGIEL & FLUFFY HC VOL 04 (O/A)
(W) Frigiel (A/CA) Minte
The continuing adventures of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to fans of all ages, and of course, Minecraft!
Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys!
Vol. 4 contains two complete self-contained stories, 'The Red Powder' and 'At the End of the World.'
THE RED POWDER - On their way to the Farlands, Frigiel and his friends run out of food, but end up discovering a hidden town called Redstone City. In this beautiful place, everything is possible. But our heroes quickly become disillusioned when they find they cannot leave. Trapped, together they must find a way to escape from this technological nightmare...
AT THE END OF THE WORLD - Frigiel and his friends arrive at Lost Tru, the last village before the Farlands. But there stands an insurmountable wall that prevents them from continuing on their way. An intrepid young girl, Clara, offers to help them. They accept and off they go towards the unknown and beyond...in a universe where the usual rules no longer work. Will they then be able to return from the end of the world? (STL237379) (SEP221267)
HC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
MINECRAFT INSPIRED MISADV OF FRIGIEL & FLUFFY HC VOL 05 (O/A)
(W) Jean-Christophe Derrien, Frigiel (A/CA) Minte
Continuing the exciting adventures of Frigiel & Fluffy, heroes to their millions of fans on YouTube! These new adventures, taken from the Minecraft universe, are co-written by Frigiel himself, and are sure to appeal to Minecraft fans of all ages.
Featuring Frigiel, the brave sorcerer's apprentice, ever ready to give his all for his friends, who dreams of one day becoming a true adventurer. And his faithful canine companion Fluffy, as cuddly with his master as he is bitey with the bad guys!
Vol. 5 contains two more complete self-contained stories:
'SAVE LANNIEL'
Frigiel and his friends, after exploring the Farlands, finally return home to rest. But Lanniel, their village, is totally devastated and there is no one left. What tragedy unfolded in their absence? Are they indirectly responsible for this situation? They will have to carry out an investigation to find the villagers before it is too late.
'THE FALLEN GOD'
Soon after saving their village from the clutches of bandits, Frigiel and his friends go in search of their greatest enemy, Ernald's brother, Landre. And the situation turns serious quickly when they find out he intends to bring back to their dimension a fallen god who could destroy everything in its path. Their voyage leads them to the desert, where they must explore a mysterious pyramid guarded by Endermen... (STL263148) (MAY231193)
HC, 6x9, 104pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
OLD GEEZERS COLLECTED SET (MR) (O/A)
(W) Wilfrid Lupano (A/CA) Paul Cauuet
HIT GRAPHIC NOVEL! HIT MOVIE! HIT PRICE FOR TWO VOLUMES OF GRAPHIC NOVEL GOODNESS! The Old Geezers series tells the story of three septuagenarians who have been friends since childhood: Antoine, Emile, and Pierrot. They have each taken different paths in life, made different choices, and started (or not) their own families. The series moves back and forth between the 50s and the present day, telling the tragic-comic tale of our time, with all of its social, political, and cultural upheavals!
Beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated, The Old Geezers features four complete stories split between its two volumes: 'Alive and Still Kicking,' 'Bonny and Pierrot,' 'The One Who Got Away,' and 'The Magician.' Plus, bonus material that takes you behind the scenes of the comic's creation!
Filled with tales of a changing world from the perspective of those who've borne witness, The Old Geezers is an international bestseller, regularly topping the graphic novel bestseller lists across Europe - with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Come find out why the Geezers have won the hearts and minds of so many with this special two-book deal! (STL303131)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $34.99
TRESE GN VOL 01 MURDER ON BALETE DRIVE (MR) (O/A)
(W) Budjette (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. Trese Vol 1 'Murder on Balete Drive' features all new, redrawn artwork throughout, and includes a substantial bonus section with behind-the-scenes sketches, info and details on the making of the book and further insight into the world of Trese, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo! (STL159144) (JUL200936)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRESE GN VOL 02 UNREPORTED MURDERS (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
Award-winning series, and soon to be Netflix anime series!
When dusk arrives in the city of Manila, that's when you become the most likely prey of the underworld. Kidnappers and thieves will be the least of your worries.
Beware the criminals that can't be bound with handcuffs nor harmed with bullets.
Beware the ones that crave your blood, those who hold your heart ransom, and the ones that come to steal your soul.
When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.
Trese Vol 2 'Unreported Murders' contains four mysteries for Alexandra Trese to solve; including a murdered dwarven-creature, a police station held under siege by the undead, an elusive serial killer living in the sewers of the city, and an unassuming gated-community that's willing to pay the price to live the privileged life. All the stories feature updated/re-mastered artwork, and a substantial bonus section about the monsters of Philippine myth, as told by its creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo! (STL172348) (FEB210942)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRESE GN VOL 03 MASS MURDERS (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
Third volume in the Bestselling series!
Award-winning Filipino comic, and soon to be Netflix anime series!
12 midnight at Metro Manila. Try to remain calm as you walk down the dimly lit streets.
If you are suddenly surrounded by a pack of dogs that appear from nowhere - these might be segben tracking down their prey.
Avoid the butcher's shop that's open at this hour. It might be a front for a gang of vampiric aswang.
Yet, there's an even deadlier threat to the city tonight. An ancient being that thrives on violence and thirsts for blood has found new disciples in this modern-day city.
Sacrifice has been demanded. Rituals must be executed.
When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Trese.
Trese Vol 3 'Mass Murders' contains five separate stories from the case files of Alexandra Trese:
1.A Private Retaliation
2.Patient 414 at Mandaluyong
3.The Fort Bonifacio Massacre
4.The Baptism of Alexandra Trese
5.An Act of War
BONUS: Features all new, redrawn artwork throughout and bonus case files material by creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo!
__________________________________________________________________ (STL186933) (JUL211190)
SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRESE GN VOL 04 LAST SEEN AFTER MIDNIGHT (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
Award-winning Filipino comic, and now hit Netflix anime series!
In a neglected area of Luneta Park, a man is found strangled by the weeds and vines. Across town, a murdered manananggal is about to spark a supernatural gang war. Over at the university, a strange illness is driving college students mad with despair. At the harbor, demons have gathered to watch the country's greatest boxer fight for his very soul.
Foul play. Magic spells. Supernatural criminals. When the case takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.
Trese Vol 4: Last Seen After Midnight contains 4 stories from the case files of Al-exandra Trese:
O CADENA DE AMOR
O A PRIVATE COLLECTION
O WANTED: BEDSPACER
O FIGHT OF THE YEAR
Each features updated/remastered artwork, as well as bonus material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more. (STL211252) (FEB221105)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRESE GN VOL 05 MIDNIGHT TRIBUNAL (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
Award-winning Filipino comic book and hit Netflix anime series!
In a city where the vampiric aswang control everything illegal and where ancient gods seek to control everything else, enforcing the law can be a very difficult task.
When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police normally call Alexandra Trese.
But lately, it seems like others have been taking that call...
A mysterious motorcycle racer has been capturing criminals with his unearthly speed.
A masked giant has been demolishing drug dens and destroying gangs' headquarters.
Trese must control these supernatural crime-fighters and bring back order to the city before the underworld attempts to seek balance in its own way.
Trese: Midnight Tribunal is the fifth volume of the award-winning Trese comic book series, upon which the hit Netflix anime series is based, featuring an overarching storyline divided into four cases.
It includes updated/remastered artwork, as well as bonus material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters. Plus an afterword by writer Budjette Tan, detailing how the story evolved from a 20-page stand-alone case to its current form and the factors that influenced the story. (STL231692) (AUG221024)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRESE GN VOL 06 HIGH TIDE AT MIDNIGHT (MR) (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
The award-winning Filipino graphic novel series, on which the Netflix anime is based, continues...
Monsoon season has arrived in Manila. Predators that used to hunt sailors in the open sea have found their way into the flooded streets of the city. The unceasing rain muffles the screams of the victims being pulled down into the murky waters.
In places too high to be reached by the flood, the party continues for the privileged, who indulge in a new designer drug which grants them the supernatural abilities of enkanto and aswang.
These are the murders and mysteries Alexandra Trese needs to solve as the tide continue to rise at the stroke of midnight. (STL251812) (FEB231046)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $16.99
TRESE BOX SET GN VOL 01- 06 SIGNED (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
: Get all volumes of TRESE, the award-winning Filipino smash-hit, in this box set, including a bookplate signed by the creators!
When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.
The Trese Volume 1-6 Box Set contains the first 6 volumes of the bestselling, critically acclaimed Filipino horror series, collected into an attractive box set compilation, and includes a folded bonus poster, featuring original box/poster designs by series artist Kajo Baldisimo. Each volume in the series features updated/remastered artwork, as well as extra material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more. (STL322309) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 7x10, 880pgs, B&W SRP: $140.00
TRESE BOX SET GN VOL 01- 06 SIGNED & SKETCH (MR) (O/A)
(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo
: Get all volumes of TRESE, the award-winning Filipino smash-hit, in this box set, including a bookplate signed by the creators alongside a sketch by artist Kajo Baldisimo!
When the sun sets in the city of Manila, don't you dare make a wrong turn and end up in that dimly- lit side of the metro, where blood-sucking aswang run the most-wanted kidnapping rings, where gigantic kapre are the kingpins of crime, and magical engkantos slip through the cracks and steal your most precious possessions. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.
The Trese Volume 1-6 Box Set contains the first 6 volumes of the bestselling, critically acclaimed Filipino horror series, collected into an attractive box set compilation, and includes a folded bonus poster, featuring original box/poster designs by series artist Kajo Baldisimo. Each volume in the series features updated/remastered artwork, as well as extra material, including Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more. (STL322310) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 880pgs, B&W SRP: $190.00
VERSUS FIGHTING STORY GN VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Izu (A/CA) Kalon Madd
From Japan to the USA, the e-sport phenomenon continues to grow!
The first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition!
Max Volta, leader of a team of professional players, launches an assault on the Capcom Pro Tour, one of the major international competitions for Street Fighter V. Everything does not happen as expected for the arrogant and overconfident Max…even after being named top pick to win the tournament, he suffers a crushing defeat. Max takes it out on his friends, which leads to his sponsors pulling out. He is afraid his career is over. But then the mysterious Inés offers to return to the basics of 'VS fighting' and put together a team capable of beating the Japanese god of fighting games…which will cause a storm in the world of professional gaming.
Whether you're a beginner or a combat game specialist, you'll enjoy taking a dive into the heart of the competition in this humorous adventure and its gallery of colorful characters!
Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports shônen, discover the e-sports spirit, as you have never seen it before. (STL178644) (APR211299)
SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
VERSUS FIGHTING STORY GN VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Izu (A/CA) Kalon Madd
The first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition! Esports continues to grow in popularity! Total E-sport audience is 557 million!
The world of Versus Fighting is facing an unprecedented struggle! On the one hand, e-sports mag-nate Eric Volta wants to professionalize the sector with millions of dollars.
On the other hand, Max Volta, his own nephew, was recruited by Inés, a former player of the Ver-sus Dojo arcade who fights to preserve the passion of the fighting game culture and its players. To help him, the legendary TKO the Destroyer will have to come out of his retirement to train his team…
And in the middle of it all, there is a surprise guest: Mr. Judeau, a talented player of obscure games that no one else plays. Is the man who gets paid in kebab the Chosen One who will help all these people come together?
Welcome to the crazy world of Versus Fighting Story! Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports sh?nen, discover the e-sport spirit, as you have never seen it before. (STL204546) (DEC211201)
SC, 7x10, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
WAKFU GN VOL 01 QUEST FOR ELIATROPE DOFUS (O/A)
(W) Azra (A) Said Sassine
From TOT, the creator of the anime hit, comes this exciting new manga series!
The adventures of the Brotherhood of the Tofu continue! In a story that directly follows season 2 of the Anime series.
Yugo, Ruel, Percedal, Amalia and Evangelyne are now living their lives, each on their own. The adventurers reunite at Alibert's for Yugo and Adamai's birthday, launching this latest saga when a party pooper comes to interrupt the celebrations and force our friends to set off on the road once again for adventure! (STL259508) (APR231042)
SC, 6x8.25, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
WAKFU GN VOL 02 LEGEND OF JIVA (O/A)
(W) Tot (A/CA) Said Sassine
: From TOT, the creator of the NETFLIX anime hit, comes this exciting new manga series!
The adventures of the Brotherhood of the Tofu continue! In a story that directly follows season 2 of the Anime series.
Jiva has captured Chibi and Grougal. And she'll only release them in exchange for the six Eliatrope Dofus. But how can they get them? Their only clue is Mount Zinit! To complete their quest, Yugo, Adamai, and their friends enter the Tower of the Justice Knights. A long and perilous journey awaits them, but luckily father and son Justice have a trick or two up their sleeves! But it won't be easy, because Jiva has a few surprises in store for our heroes… (STL274539) (AUG231106)
SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99
AFTERSHOCK COMICS
WALK THROUGH HELL TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Goran Sudzuka (CA) Andy Clark
So these two FBI agents walk into a warehouse…
Special Agents Shaw and McGregor handle the routine cases nowadays, which is just the way Shaw likes it. She's pushing 40, a borderline burnout, the ghastly memories of her last investigation still clinging like shadows. McGregor is younger, more dedicated, hanging onto some measure of idealism whatever the world might throw at him.
When two fellow agents go missing inside a Long Beach warehouse, Shaw and McGregor are sent to investigate. But what they find waiting is far from routine, as the local police have already discovered to their cost. Before the night is out, our heroes will encounter terror beyond their most appalling nightmares-in a place where the night may never end at all.
A new kind of horror story for modern America, written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Crossed) and drawn by Goran Sudžuka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer) (STL085180) (SEP181388)
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
WALK THROUGH HELL TP VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Goran Sudzuka
FBI Special Agents Shaw and McGregor find their reality twisting once more, plunging them into an entirely new dimension of terror. Their guide is Paul Carnahan, the child-killer whose crimes they sought to punish, a man known to be dead and buried. As this all-too-human monster tells his story, the pair begin to understand the web of guilt and evil that has them in its grip - a truth that will demand a dreadful price from both.
Stricken with her own memories of wrongdoing, Deputy-director Driscoll struggles to reach the agents under her command, only to realize that her crimes may already have sealed their fate. Carnahan holds the key - but what now looks out from behind his eyes is a great deal more than just a murderer. Old sins and ancient lies combine to herald a terrifying new dawn for all man-kind, in the second and final volume of A Walk Through Hell.
Written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, JIMMY'S BASTARDS) and drawn by Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer) Volume two collects the last arc of this modern horror epic, issues #6-12. (STL122039) (AUG191507)
SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
A WALK THROUGH HELL COMPLETE HC (O/A)
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Goran Sudzuka (CA) Andy Clarke
Garth Ennis' Complete Masterpiece of Terror in One Unrelenting Hardcover!
So these two FBI agents walk into a warehouse…
Special Agents Shaw and McGregor handle the routine cases nowadays, which is just the way Shaw likes it. She's pushing 40, a borderline burnout, the ghastly memories of her last investigation still clinging like shadows. McGregor is younger, more dedicated, hanging onto some measure of idealism whatever the world might throw at him.
When two fellow agents go missing inside a Long Beach warehouse, Shaw and McGregor are sent to investigate. But what they find waiting is far from routine, as the local police have already discovered to their cost. Before the night is out, our heroes will encounter terror beyond their most appalling nightmares - in a place where the night may never end at all.
A new kind of horror story for modern America, written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Crossed) and drawn by Goran Sudžuka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer)
'The dread builds with every page…' - Patrick Hayes, SciFiPulse (STL144184) (MAR201512)
HC, 8x11, 256pgs, FC SRP: $39.99
WAR ON TERROR GODKILLERS TP (O/A)
(W) Mark Sable (A) Maan House (CA) Jeremy Haun
Abdul Alhazred is an Arab-American folklore professor turned soldier whose fear of death stems from uncer-tainty about the existence of an afterlife. Then he joins THE GODKILLERS, a special forces unit tasked with fighting insurgents who use mythological creatures as weapons of mass destruction. Now that he knows the supernatural exists, he'll have to decide which is worse - death or the nightmarish monsters he thought were mere legends.
From writer Mark Sable (Grounded, Fearless, Supergirl) and artist Maan House, GODKILLERS is a monster sto-ry for the modern age. This volume contains the entire series, issues #1-5!
'Cthulu in fatigues…a precision strike of fantasy horror and military realism.' -Multiversity Com-ics (STL156429) (OCT201061)
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
WE LIVE HC VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Roy Miranda, Inaki Miranda (A) Inaki Miranda
The year is 2084 and the world has changed. Wracked by calamities and crawling with monsters, the last remaining humans face a dangerous existence.
And now, the Earth has been sent a message from the deepest reaches of space - a dark countdown to the extinction of all humanity. But there is hope! Five thousand children will be rescued by these mysterious message-senders.
This is the journey of Hototo, one of the lucky five thousand - but only if his teenage sister, Tala, can safely deliver him to the nearest Beacon before time runs out.
WE LIVE is a world of violence and beauty, a unique tale of the apocalypse as told by Inaki Miranda (Catwoman, Batman Beyond) and Roy Miranda, that invites both dread and hope.
This hardcover volume collects the entire first story arc, issues #1-5, plus the FCBD story, WE LIVE: THE LAST DAYS. (STL231407) (JUN221190)
HC, 136pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
WE LIVE TP VOL 02 AGE OF THE PALLADIONS (O/A)
(W) Roy & Inaki Miranda (A/CA) Inaki Miranda
Welcome back into the hopeful, apocalyptic world of Tala and Hototo.
Six years have passed since Salvation Day, when Palladions emerged as the protectors of humanity, saving the five remaining Megalopolis.
But nothing stays and the horizon always brings a new storm.
These are dark times. The shield around Megalopolis 9 has lost thirty percent of its reach. The New Nature has learned to create cuts in the energy channels that power the Beacon and the Palladions. A never-ending horde of beasts siege the remains of the city.
Tala and Hototo, along with friends new and old, must brave the wastes of this world to save the shield, and in doing so will face new clever and horrible Beasts, visions of a ruined future and even humans who have lowered themselves to the depths of depravity. Will they be successful? Or is humanity's brief reprieve from the apocalypse all but over?.
WE LIVE: AGE OF THE PALLADIONS is a world of violence and beauty, a unique tale of the apocalypse as told by Inaki Miranda (Catwoman, Batman Beyond) and Roy Miranda, that invites both dread and hope.
This 176-page volume contains the entire second arc, including Issue #1 Black, Issue #1 White and issues #2-#3. (STL231408) (JUL221081)
SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
WHERE STARSHIPS GO TO DIE TP (O/A)
(W) Mark Sable (A) Alberto Locati (CA) Jeremy Haun
Point Nemo - the farthest oceanic point on earth from any landmass. A spacecraft graveyard where rockets and satellites can be safely ditched on the ocean floor. In a near future ravaged by climate change, an African astronaut teams with an Indian shipping magnate to mount a dangerous salvage mission to recover the wreck of humanity's first interstellar starship. But what they find is beyond their worst nightmares.
Mark Sable (MISKATONIC, WAR ON TERROR: GODKILLERS) and Alberto Locatelli (The Believers, Cinque) bring you a sci-fi horror tale that will make you rethink the space race.
This 128-page volume contains the entire series, issues #1-5. (STL244421)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
WITCH HAMMER OGN (O/A)
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Dalibor Talajic
Witch. The word conjures images of hags in black robes and crooked hats, standing over cauldrons of bubbling brew. But witches are among us, and we do not realize it. They are our friends and neighbors. They are our family members. They are our idols.
And someone is murdering them.
A killer is stalking witches, hunting them down mercilessly. Agents Frontenac and Guinness are on the killer's trail. But as they delve deeper into the hidden, magical world around them, they are haunted by a terrifying question. Is the killer doing the right thing? (STL098826) (SEP181387)
SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
WORLD READER TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Jeff Loveness (A/CA) Juan Doe
Meet Sarah, an astronaut traveling from dead planet to dead planet, talking to the ghosts of the dead worlds...as she fights to discover the secret that's killing the universe. But Death doesn't give up its secrets so easily, and as Death hunts her from planet to planet, Sarah struggles to maintain the trust of her crew and her own sanity in the endless ocean of lives. Every world has a story, and if she can find the secret tying them all together, she can save Earth from being the next world to die. From Groot and Jimmy Kimmel Live! writer Jeff Loveness and AMERICAN MONSTER, ANIMOSITY: THE RISE artist Juan Doe comes the chilling, epic new series that will be sure to appeal to fans of Arrival, Interstellar, and The Expanse. Collecting all six issues from this hit AfterShock series! (STL059627) (SEP171096)
SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
YOU ARE OBSOLETE TP (O/A)
(W) Mathew Klickstein (A) Evgeny Bornyakov (CA) Andy Clarke
A disgraced journalist is called to cover a mysterious story on an isolated European is-land. As she investigates, she discovers the children have taken control and are somehow killing off all adults by their 40th birthdays. Now, she must discover the truth behind the killings while staying on the good side of the children's harsh leader…or she's next.
AFTERSHOCK SHOCK HC VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Neil Gaiman & Various (A) Michael Zulli & Various (CA) John Cassaday
AfterShock Comics continues to push boundaries by presenting its very first anthology collection featuring a slew of today's top writers and artists. Presented in the European Album format (same as the recent Animosity: the Rise hardcover for LCSD), this handsome hardcover features the creative talents of Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Charles Vess, Michael Gaydos, Andy Clarke, Andrew Robinson, Mike Carey, Jim Starlin, Phil Hester, Paul Jenkins, Dalibor Talajic, Bill Willingham, Travis Moore, Brian Azzarello, Francesco Francavilla, Cullen Bunn, Marc Guggenheim, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Brian Stelfreeze and more! Cover art by John Cassaday! From the multiple Eisner and Havery Award-nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series. (STL074712) (JAN181139)
HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $34.99
AFTERSHOCK SHOCK HC VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) Marguerite Bennett & Various (A) Russell Braun & Various (CA) Tim Bradstreet
The highly anticipated follow up to the widely successful first volume of the SHOCK anthology, this oversized second volume continues to push boundaries and mix genres, inviting today's top creative talent of both comics and prose to craft tales of the fantastic, the horrific and the bizarre.
This handsome hardcover features the talents of Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine, Garth Ennis, Cullen Bunn, Russ Braun, Marguerite Bennet, Juan Doe, Jill Thompson, Sam Kieth, Aaron Douglas, Cliff Richards, Jim Starlin, Larry Stroman, Jamal Igle, Ray Fawkes, Joe Pruett, Kevin J. Anderson, Steve Rasnic Tem, Andrei Bressan, Tony Harris, Francesco Francavilla, Darko Macan, Don Handsfield, Phil Hester, Supernatural show runner Andrew Dabb and more - with outstanding Cover art by Timothy Bradstreet!
Conceived and edited by AfterShock Publisher and Chief Creative Officer, Joe Pruett, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series.
'...a fantastic anthology...I definitely look forward to more of this style of series from After-shock.' - Rachel Rutherford, The Movie Sleuth
'Different writing styles, genres and artistic talent make this particular piece so special, not on-ly from extremely recognizable industry veterans, but those who you may be less familiar with.' -Rachel Rutherford, The Movie Sleuth (STL115031) (APR191300)
HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $34.99
ALMOST AMERICAN TP (O/A)
(W) Ron Marz (A) Marco Castiello (CA) Rus Wooton
Spies...like us?
In 2008, husband-and-wife Russian intelligence operatives walked into the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and made a deal to trade secrets for new lives. But instead of the American Dream, the Neumanns found themselves caught up in red tape, bureaucracy and turf wars between the FBI and the CIA - all while their past tries to kill them.
Based on the real-life story of real-life spies, ALMOST AMERICAN is written by comics master Ron Marz in close consultation with the Neumanns, with art by rising star Marco Castiello.
This volume collects the entire series, issues #1-5. (STL211254)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
ALTERS TP VOL 01 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Leila Leiz (CA) Brian Stelfreeze
As the world struggles to accept the emergence of a new kind of human species known as alterations, or 'Alters,' a young woman must navigate the path to becoming her true self, while struggling with the complications of her civilian life and the responsibilities of her newfound power. This groundbreaking series - years in the making - begins the saga of a young woman who can only really be herself… whenever she is not herself. Collecting issues 1-5 of the critically-acclaimed series, plus the original short story from AfterShock Genesis one-shot. Written by Eisner winner Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Leila Leiz. (STL041862) (MAR171244)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
ALTERS TP VOL 02 (MR) (O/A)
(W) Paul Jenkins (A/CA) Leila Leiz
With her nemesis, Matter Man, finally under control, Chalice begins a new chapter of her life as spokeswoman and primary recruiter for the Gateway Army. Sensing that time is running out on the safety of the world's newest Alter, Chalice expands her search. But as she closes in, new complications arise: Chalice finds herself juggling impossible responsibilities to her family, her Alters family, and an impoverished, now-homeless family she barely even knows. As past guilts intensify, she must stand fast against the pressure of her new responsibilities, or be consumed.
From Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origin, Sentry) and Leila Leiz (NVRLND) comes the groundbreaking series that HAD to be told at AFTERSHOCK.
'The visuals are beautiful and deserve attention, while the story looks to be addressing something avoided in American society. Overall grade: A.' - Patrick Hayes of SciFi Pulse (STL071140) (APR181239)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
ANIMOSITY EVOLUTION TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Eric Gapstur
One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, they've started building. In a city by the sea, a new power is on the rise...and they're making an animal kingdom all their own.
Collecting the first five issue of this captivating ANIMOSITY spin-off series!
From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Eric Gapstur--ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world!
'AfterShock has earned their reputation for putting out some of the most diverse and entertaining comics in the industry. Animosity is a prime example of this.' - Steve Gus-tafson of 411mania.com (STL071142) (MAR181079)
SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
ANIMOSITY EVOLUTION TP VOL 02 LEX MACHINA (O/A)
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Eric Gapstur
GAPSTURWill Wintermute be able to hold onto control of her beloved city? Tensions reach a breaking point after the murder of the Animata — an elite force comprised of animal/tech hybrids. Conspiracies tighten around Adam and his companions as a bloody interspecies gang war explodes in the City by the Sea.
From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by SHIPWRECK’s Eric Gapstur, ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION expands upon this already amazing world! Volume 2 contains the entire second arc, issues #6-10. (STL085171) (JAN191465)
SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $14.99