ARTISTS WRITERS & ARTISANS INC
AMERICAN RONIN #1 (OF 5)
CVR B DEODATO JR
(W) Peter Milligan (A) Aco (CA) Mike Deodato
War is over, democracy an illusion, real power now lies not with NAtion states but huge corporations engaged in a silent war for global domi NAtion. Their number one weapon: highly-skilled, technologically-enhanced operatives trained since childhood to pledge their allegiance to the corporate flag. But what happens when one such operative breaks free of his mental chains and decides to bring the whole system down? Can one "Ronin" make a difference?
AMERICAN TERRORIST GN
(W) Tyler Chin-Tanner (A) Andy MacDo NAld (CA) Andy MacDo NAld
Investigative jour NAlist Owen Graham, his best friend and civil rights lawyer Michael Clark, public school teacher Han NAh Bloom, and environmental researcher Shannon Lim are fighting to make positive contribution to the world when they are labeled as terrorists by the government. While our four protagonists go on the run across the country, they experiment with radical solutions to our biggest NAtio NAl injustices - healthcare, the environment, civil rights violations, refugees, education, the economy - inspiring a movement through social media that the media vilifies. American Terrorist asks how ordi NAry citizens can battle for a democracy that feels further and further out of reach.
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine fi NAl issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire.
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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque
America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine fi NAl issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire.
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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque
America is broken. Trust between the government and the American public has crumbled. Paranoia reigns supreme. It's 1976, and this is the concluding chapter of the Eisner Award-winning American Vampire! Skinner Sweet has exhausted all efforts to regain his lost immortality. With his powers and purpose gone, he is now determined to go out with a bang. At a seedy motorcycle rally in the desert where he's closer than ever to his death wish, Pearl Jones and a shocking partner tracks him down for one last, desperate mission: The force known as the Gray Trader and its minions are tunneling through the bowels of the world to unleash hell on Earth-just in time for America's bicentennial. With catastrophe looming, it's up to Skinner and Pearl to reconcile and change the course of history-or die trying. The series that launched the careers of superstars Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque returns for nine fi NAl issues and the closing chapter of the legacy of American Vampire.
(W) Amy Reeder (A) Amy Reeder (CA) Amy Reeder
With all her family's secrets and misdeeds laid bare, Princess Amethyst wrestles not only with the dark legacy she's inherited, but with the combined forces of Lord Opal and the Diamond Court, who seek to destroy young Amy for the crimes of her house. In the end, Amethyst must make a choice that could cost her everything - including her powers. The spectacular adventure concludes in this breathtaking fi NAle!
APEX LEGENDS PATHFINDERS QUEST HC
(W) Manny Hagopian (A) Tom Casiello (CA) Tom Casiello
Explore the world of the hit game through the eyes of the lovable robot, Pathfinder, as he chronicles his journey throughout the various environs of the Outlands to interview his fellow Legends-all in the hope of fi NAlly locating his mysterious creator. The rich history of Apex Legends is explained by the characters that helped to shape it, as are their unique bonds of competition and camaraderie. o A media tie-in with popular video game franchise Apex Legends! o Masterfully designed featuring beautifully rendered art!
ARAKAWA UNDER THE BRIDGE GN #8
(W) Hikaru NAkamura (A) Hikaru NAkamura (CA) Hikaru NAkamura
Best-selling mangaka Hikaru NAkamura (Saint Young Men) makes her English language debut with this surreal comedy starring a 620-year-old water sprite, a man with a star for a head, a nun, and a samurai who runs a barber shop under Tokyo's Arakawa Bridge. Part 7 contains volumes 13 and 14 of the Japanese edition. Ichinomiya Kou has always lived according to the creed of his wealthy, successful family: never be in debt to anyone. But one day, after having his pants stolen and hung on the trusses of the Arakawa Bridge by a pack of rogue kids, his life is saved by a homeless girl NAmed Nino. In In order to pay her back, Kou promises to be her boyfriend; and thus begins his new life under the bridge. English Debut from a Best-Seller: Hikaru NAkamura has been a multi-unit seller in Japan for years, making her one of the top ten selling authors in that country in the last ten years. Her comics have inspired a few animated tv series and a pair of movies as well. A proven seller in Asia and Europe, her comics have also been regularly requested in surveys held by Vertical for years now.
ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #314
(W) Bill Golliher (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent
BRAND NEW STORY: "The Problem with Pumpkin!" Archie fi NAlly loses it with everyone's fall obsession of everything pumpkin! He swears off pumpkin and insists on everyone doing the same... that is until he tries Betty's pumpkin doughnuts!
ARIO & PIPS YR HC GN #1
KING OF BIRDS
(W) Elise Gravel (A) Elise Gravel (CA) Elise Gravel
With his giant-size brain, Arlo the crow can do amazing things! Thank goodness for his pal, Pips, who can remind him not to be such a show-off! Moving to the big city sure can be hectic for a crow on his own. Everywhere you turn-noisy humans, lots of litter, and plenty of competition for French fries! Fortu NAtely, Arlo is a crow with some impressive tricks up his sleeve: big brain, great ideas, and a new pal NAmed Pips, who helps Arlo discover the city, the beach, and the biggest collection of shiny things ever. This first book in a series of graphic chapter books for fans of NArwhal and Jellyfish offers adventure, fun, and lots of great bird facts-each marked with a star on the page. From acclaimed author-illustrator Elise Gravel.
(W) Franco (A) Art Baltazar (CA) Art Baltazar
Art Baltazar and Franco-the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind Superman of Smallville and Tiny Titans-provide their sig NAture take on a certain apartment building (Arkham) in Gotham City and the people (mostly) who live there! Young Bruce Wayne is drawn to the fun and excitement he sees going on at Arkham, but to Wayne Enterprises, it's just another property they own. Bruce is determined to find out why Arkham is full of so much fun and laughter. What exactly is going on over there? Time to sneak over when no one is looking...even though it's like the house is laughing at him! Ha ha ha!
ARLO & PIPS YR GN #1
KING OF BIRDS
(W) Elise Gravel (A) Elise Gravel (CA) Elise Gravel
Moving to the big city sure can be hectic for a crow on his own. Everywhere you turn - noisy humans, lots of litter, and plenty of competition for French fries! Fortu NAtely, Arlo is a crow with some impressive tricks up his sleeve: big brain, great ideas, and a new pal NAmed Pips, who helps Arlo discover the city, the beach, and the biggest collection of shiny things ever. This first book in a series of graphic chapter books for fans of NArwhal and Jellyfish offers adventure, fun, and lots of great bird facts, each marked with a star on the page. Available for softcover and hardcover editions.
ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL GN #16
(W) Ark Performance (A) Ark Performance (CA) Ark Performance
It's been seventeen years since the Fleet of Fog took control of the oceans, barring humanity from traveling between continents orislands. Now, a weapon powerful enough to damage the Fog's vessels has fi NAlly been invented. The submarine I-401, with its humanoid avatar-a "mental model" NAmed Io NA, who's taken the shape of a young girl-was once part of the Fleet of Fog, but has chosen to side with humanity. Captained by Chihaya Gunzo and his crew, the I-401 is the only ship under human control that can move freely through the seas. But she answers only to her captain, and he answers to no one.
ART OF MAGIC THE GATHERING HC WAR OF THE SPARK
(W) James Wyatt
"Even gods shall kneel." -Nicol Bolas Centuries of scheming have come to fruition at last. Meet Nicol Bolas: Elder dragon, Planeswalker, God-Pharaoh. He is the ultimate mastermind, whose plots for domi NAtion twist through the histories of countless worlds. Now those plots culmi NAte on the shattered streets of Ravnica, with undead armies marching at his command and dozens of Planeswalkers marshaled to oppose him. In these lavishly illustrated pages, featuring art carefully chosen from more than two decades of Magic: The Gathering®, the full scope of Nicol Bolas's plans is revealed at last. It has all led to this. The greatest heroes of the Multiverse make their stand against the ultimate villain in the War of the Spark!
ART OF PIXAR COMP COLOR SCRIPTS 25 YEARS REVISED & EXPANDED
(W) John Lasseter (A) Pixar (CA) NA
In this revised and expanded edition for the 25th anniversary of Pixar's feature films, The Art of Pixar collects the breathtaking behind-the-scenes visual process of colorscripts. Colorscripts are the sequential paintings that visually represent key story moments from each film and set the lighting, color, and tone during the filmmaking process. Since Toy Story's release in 1995, Pixar Animation Studios has set the standard for contemporary animation with a range of classic and influential feature films and shorts. This expanded edition features colorscripts from Pixar's feature films and shorts through Onward and Soul.
ART OF POPEYE MASTERWORK OF THE MEDIUM HC
To celebrate 90 years of Popeye, the character, the comic strip and his universe, Hermes Press is publishing the definitive art monograph on the subject. This 300-page book features a comprehensive essay written by pop culture historian R.C. Harvey accompanied by over 350 illustrations of origi NAl strip and comic book art, animation art, illustrations, advertising art, products, the Robert Altman film, and everything Popeye. Every aspect of Popeye is explored, from Olive Oyl and Eugene the Jeep to Wimpy and Bluto. This comprehensive history is a must.
ART OF SOUL HC
The Art of Soul presents the story behind this thrilling feature film from Pixar. This companion book features stunning artwork from the film's creation, along with character explorations, storyboards, color scripts, and much more from the creative team. Filled with exclusive interviews from the creative team behind it all, The Art of Soul showcases concept art details that bring this epic story to life in a brand new way.
ASTERISK WAR LIGHT NOVEL SC #14
(W) Yuu Miyazaki (A) Okiura (CA) Okiura
Asterisk's sixteen strongest fighters have come together for what may very well be the greatest Lindvolus ever-and Ayato isn't the only one who's in it to win it for more than just the crown. Will they fi NAlly be able to achieve their goals...?!
ASTERIX OMNIBUS PAPERCUTZ ED HC #3
(W) Rene Goscinny (A) Albert Uderzo
One of the world's greatest comics characters, the ever-fearless Asterix, continues to battle supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Fortu NAtely, all of the villagers have super-strength thanks to a secret potion. In "Asterix and the Big Fight," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novels collected here, the Romans are beginning to wise up. Instead of trying to conquer Asterix's village, the Roman's challenge Vitalstatistx, chief of Asterix's tribe, to a one on one battle with the Gallo-Roman Chief, Cassius Ceramix of Linoleum. As per Ancient Gaulish customs, the loser would forfeit his entire tribe to the winner. "Asterix in Britain," the Romans have conquered all of Britain except for a single village in Kent. Sound familiar? Anticlimax, a member of that British village, travels to Gaul to seek help from his first cousin once removed, Asterix. Together, with Obelix, they decide to bring back a barrel full of the secret potion that imbues anyone with super-strength, but word leaks out, and the Romans will do anything they can to thwart this rescue mission. Fi NAlly, in "As-terix and the Normans," Asterix encounters a group of Normans who want to learn all about fear, and that's just the tip of the iceberg as far as how many strange and crazy things happen in this particular adventure. We won't even mention which pop star is parodied in this story! Just when you think you know what to expect in Asterix, the creators Goscinny and Uderzo throw things at you that you never could've imagined. That's probably why Asterix remains such a successful comics char-acter to this day!
ASTERIX OMNIBUS PAPERCUTZ ED SC #3
(W) Rene Goscinny (A) Albert Uderzo
One of the world's greatest comics characters, the ever-fearless Asterix, continues to battle supposedly unbeatable odds to protect his tiny village from the Roman Empire. Fortu NAtely, all of the villagers have super-strength thanks to a secret potion. In "Asterix and the Big Fight," one of the three classic Asterix graphic novels collected here, the Romans are beginning to wise up. Instead of trying to conquer Asterix's village, the Roman's challenge Vitalstatistx, chief of Asterix's tribe, to a one on one battle with the Gallo-Roman Chief, Cassius Ceramix of Linoleum. As per Ancient Gaulish customs, the loser would forfeit his entire tribe to the winner. "Asterix in Britain," the Romans have conquered all of Britain except for a single village in Kent. Sound familiar? Anticlimax, a member of that British village, travels to Gaul to seek help from his first cousin once removed, Asterix. Together, with Obelix, they decide to bring back a barrel full of the secret potion that imbues anyone with super-strength, but word leaks out, and the Romans will do anything they can to thwart this rescue mission. Fi NAlly, in "Asterix and the Normans," Asterix encounters a group of Normans who want to learn all about fear, and that's just the tip of the iceberg as far as how many strange and crazy things happen in this particular adventure. We won't even mention which pop star is parodied in this story! Just when you think you know what to expect in Asterix, the creators Goscinny and Uderzo throw things at you that you never could've imagined. That's probably why Asterix remains such a successful comics character to this day!
AUTHORISED HAPPINESS GN #2
(W) Jean Van Hamme (A) Griffo (CA) Morris
Three more short stories to illustrate the dangers of a welfare state running amok. A single card to access all the details of a man's life - perso NAl data, medical history, bank details - now that would make everything simpler, wouldn't it? But what if the card stops working would the person still exist within society? And in a world where births are regulated, how can children born illegally survive in said society if it doesn't even recognize they exist and won't let them have access to anything?
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Bryan Hitch (CA) Bryan Hitch
Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch's run on The Authority is back! This is the Authority. Pay allegiance, or get your head kicked in. Whether they're up against an invasion from an alter NAte Earth, an inter NAtio NAl terrorist who is laying waste to major cities, or a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God, the Authority are ready for action. Collects The Authority #1-12, Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World, and a story from WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years.
AVENGERS BY HICKMAN COMPLETE COLLECTION TP #2
(W) Jo NAthan Hickman (A) Adam Kubert (CA) Leinil Francis Yu
The last White Event changes everything as Jo NAthan Hickman's sprawling saga continues! The Starbrand has manifested, but will he be Earth's mightiest hero...or the biggest threat to the Avengers' world? Meanwhile, tensions run high between the Black Panther and the Sub-Mariner as hidden connections between the events of AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS begin to be revealed! Earth's Origin Sites go active, sig NAling something ancient out in the cosmos! The terror scientists of A.I.M. unveil their latest scheme! The High Evolutio NAry stakes his claim on the Children of the Sun! Hyperion learns the true cost of the decisions he made in the Savage Land! And the techno-titan Terminus returns! Plus: A solo tale of the newest Avenger - Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #6-17, NEW AVENGERS (2013) #7 and material from SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF KUNG FU (2009) #1. Rated T+
AVENGERS EPIC COLLECTION TP HEAVY METAL
The old order really changeth! The Avengers are pushed to their limits - first by all-out war against the Super-Adaptoid and his android army then by the monstrous mutation of Marri NA, NAmor's wife! It ends in heartbreak for the Sub-Mariner, torment for the Black Knight and anguish for Captain Marvel - giving Doctor Druid his moment to take control. But what is Druid's secret agenda? Who is the beautiful woman in his dreams? And what does it all have to do with Kang the Conqueror? The answers will leave the Avengers in shambles - meaning Jocasta must recruit a crew of reserves to fight the Evolutio NAry War! But out of the ashes of the X-Men's "Inferno," a new team rises - and Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman will answer the cry of "Avengers Assemble!" Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #286-303 and ANNUAL #17. Rated T
ARTISTS WRITERS & ARTISANS INC
BAD MOTHER #3 (OF 5)
(W) Christa Faust (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Mike Deodato
A nerve-racking thriller from crime writer Christa Faust and blockbuster artist Mike Deodato Jr. (The Resistance, Infinity Wars). April Walters is a hit-and-run victim of life - a middle-aged soccer mom whose inner fire has been snuffed out by her dreary suburban existence. When her tee NAged daughter goes missing under mysterious circumstances, April embarks on a harrowing mission to find her; a journey that takes her through the underbelly of her suburban community and sets her on a collision course with a massive crime syndicate and its lethal matriarch. Tested to her limits and beyond, April discovers that hell hath no fury like a mother scorned.