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VAN RYDER GAMES, LLC

CAP TIVE GRAPHIC NOVEL ADVENTURE HC

(W) Manuro (A) Mc (CA) Mc

In this Graphic Novel Adventure, your daughter has been kidnapped! Can you navigate a dark mansion filled with horrors to rescue her? You'll encounter foes, puzzles, traps, riddles, and more as your choices guide you through to victory or defeat. A new way, in graphic novel form, to experience the kind of gamebooks popularized years ago. It's your choices, your adventure, and your story.

DC COMICS

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Brad Walker (CA) Andrew Hennessy

"Ugly Heart" part three! Batman has been blasted with bullets and left for dead by Two-Face's deadly Church of the Two-and if Gotham City is going to survive Two-Face's final revenge, they're going to need a miracle! But be careful what you wish for, because a resurrection is already in progress, and this one involves a certain Clown Prince and the heir to Gotham's vigilante throne...

DC COMICS

CARD STOCK LEE BERMEJO VAR ED

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Brad Walker (CA) Lee Bermejo

"Ugly Heart" part three! Batman has been blasted with bullets and left for dead by Two-Face's deadly Church of the Two-and if Gotham City is going to survive Two-Face's final revenge, they're going to need a miracle! But be careful what you wish for, because a resurrection is already in progress, and this one involves a certain Clown Prince and the heir to Gotham's vigilante throne...

DC COMICS

In one of his most off-the-wall schemes, The Joker gives the fish of Gotham City their own Joker grins-and then threatens to kill anyone who tries to stop him from collecting on his plan! Offered to coincide with The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1.

DC COMICS

The Joker's back-and he's kidnapped Robin! Can the new Boy Wonder escape before history repeats itself?

ALLWORTH

DRAWING W DYNAMIC PERSPEC TIVE ART FOR ANIMATION & FILM

(W) Meryl Rosner

Learn how to use perspec TIVe drawing to animate your artwork! Rather than teaching readers what to measure or how to "clean up" a crisp line, the focus is on how to think, how to scribble on a paper napkin or doodle in a sketchbook and where to arrange it later at the drawing board to make it into a meaningful story setting. The many fun and practical exercises, illustrated with the author's hand-drawn layouts, backgrounds, and scene designs, give students and professionals simple techniques for strong drawing. The book combines the discipline of linear perspec TIVe with the crea TIVe freedom of imagination on paper.

SOURCE POINT PRESS

HANK STEINER MONSTER DETEC TIVE #2

(W) Adam Schmidt (A) Tyler Sowles

After a mysterious woman walks into Hank's office, this monster finds himself in Chinatown working his most dangerous case yet! Packed with monsters and noir action from start to finish, this issue cements Hank Steiner as the new face of monster-noir!

DC COMICS

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Dan Fraga (CA) In-Hyuk Lee

It's the finale of the reality-bending miniseries, and Prince Keldor is trapped in the bowels of Castle Hellskull. Now the only way to survive an onslaught of Anti-Eternians may be to embrace the full powers of Skeletor!

GRAPHIC UNIVERSE

ACCURSED INHERITANCE HENRIETTA ACHILLES GN #1

HOUSE DIVIDED

(W) Haiko Hornig (A) Marius Pawlitza (CA) Marius Pawlitza

The life of Henrietta Achilles is about to change. After years of believing she had no family, she receives a summons to the strange town of Malrenard. To her surprise, she's the niece and only living rela TIVe of Ornun Zol-a notorious wizard, now deceased, who leaves Henrietta with his house and everything in it. With Ornun Zol gone, escaped creatures and misfired curses have been spilling out into Malrenard. If that's not enough, Henrietta will discover countless squabbling squatters inside her uncle's abode: soldiers, bandits, tiny monsters, and more. Then there's the matter of the strange black cat following Henrietta around!

SELFMADEHERO

ALTITUDE GN

(W) Olivier Bocquet (A) Jean-Marc Rochette

An exhilarating graphic novel about the thrill and the terror of mountaineering. In Altitude, Rochette tells the story of his forma TIVe years, as a climber and as an artist. Part coming-of-age story, part love letter to the Alps, this autobiographical graphic novel captures the thrill and the terror invoked by high mountains, and considers one man's obsession with reaching the top of them.

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING

AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES HC #1

1960-1964

(W) John Wells (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Jack Kirby

The American Comic Book Chronicles is an ambitious new series of full-color hardcovers, where TwoMorrows' top authors document every decade of comic book history from the 1940s to today! John Wells covers all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics in the JFK and Beatles era, including: DC Comics' rebirth of Green Lantern and Hawkman and the launch of Justice League of America. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's transformation of superhero comics with Marvel's Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, and other iconic characters! These are just a few of the events chronicled in this exhaus TIVe, full-color hardcover.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF AKANEIRO HC

(A) Shu Yan

Delve into the never-before-seen artwork behind Akaneiro-the reimagining of Red Riding Hood as a monster hunter in mythological Japan. Join the creators as they explore, in their own words, the art and inspiration that culminated in one of the most evoca TIVe video game experiences of this generation. A must-have for fans of video games, mythology, and imagina TIVe art!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BRAVELY SECOND END LAYER HC

(W) Square Enix (A) Yoshida Akihiko

Return to the enchanted world of Luxendarc with a collection of art that celebrates another critically revered entry in the Bravely series! Enjoy in-depth commentary from the crea TIVe team, and explore detailed concept art from the ethereal sequel to BRAVELY DEFAULT. Dark Horse Books is proud to collaborate with Square Enix to present The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer, published in English for the first time! This localization of the original Japanese text features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the team behind BRAVELY SECOND. The second of two volumes, this collection intimately explores the concepts and crea TIVity from the next chapter in the fan-favorite Bravely series! o Presented in English for the very first time! o Features hundreds of pieces of development art and exclusive commentary from the game's creators!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF BRAVEST WARRIORS HC

(W) Frederator Studios

Explore the cosmos with zany teenage heroes-for-hire, the Bravest Warriors! Reminisce on the super-powered team's greatest adventures from Cartoon Hangover's hit animated series, Bravest Warriors! Warp through informa TIVe chapters of the show's main characters, beloved environments, and unique alien species that the team's encountered before. This exclusive collection of beautiful art from the crea TIVe mind of Pendleton Ward includes storyboards and scripts from early stages of the show's production as well as comics and fan art for the most impassioned fans of the series. Enjoy this comprehensive collection of illustrations and dive into the development and production materials of the Bravest Warriors--all available in this exclusive art book! This exploration of the hit series Bravest Warriors features hundreds of marvelous art pieces that make this an impeccable volume that can't be missed!

DYNAMITE

ART OF LUIS GARCIA HC

(W) David Roach (A) Luis Garcia (CA) Luis Garcia

Luis Garcia was one of the most talented artists of the legendary Spanish Invasion which transformed Warren comics in the 1970s, creating artwork that was both stunningly attrac TIVe and astonishingly realistic. Garcia drew for all the Warren titles but was particularly associated with Vampirella magazine where his innova TIVe artwork and gift for drawing beautiful women was a highlight for several years. But his career encompassed far more than just horror comics; starting off as an artist of seduc TIVe romance strips, he went on to find fame in France drawing for Pilote magazine, was a pioneer of autobiographical and political comics, created some of the earliest and most accomplished graphic novels and then changed careers completely to become a world class painter.  For the first time anywhere in the world The Art of Luis Garcia brings together each phase of his career to create the first comprehensive retrospec TIVe of his amazing artwork. Each chapter details his work and life with historical analysis from artist and author David Roach (The Art of Vampirella, Masters of Spanish Comic Art), together with commentary and reminiscences from Luis Garcia himself. It is a story that brings together his life as a child prodigy in S.I.'s mythical Barcelona comic studios and working as a model for romantic fotonovela's, meeting Salvador Dali and John Lennon, moving from swinging London to Hippy Communes, hanging out at Studio 54 and teaching the techniques of Old master Painters like Velazquez. The book is illustrated throughout with some of Garcia's finest artwork, almost entirely shot from the original pages, and includes several complete stories, some translated into English for the first time. It is a fitting tribute to one of the most crea TIVe, ground-breaking artists in comics, and beyond.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF MIRRORS EDGE CATALYST LTD ED HC

(W) Dice (A) Dice (CA) Dice

  Take a behind-the-scenes journey into the richly detailed yet minimalist futuristic, totalitarian universe of Mirror's Edge with this oversized hardcover art book! Each glossy page is jam packed with never-before-seen art, commentary, and insight from the creators of the game! Fans and newcomers alike won't want to miss this beautiful art-book experience! THIS LIMITED EDITION SET INCLUDES: * Collector's edition of The Art of Mirror's Edge: Catalyst comes with elegant in-game inspired cover design and treatment, red gilding pages, an exclusive print featuring the artistic inspiration for Faith's sleeve tattoo, a redemption code for the digital version of the standard edition ($23.99 value), and a elegant, protec TIVe clamshell box inspired by the game.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF OVERWATCH HC

Overwatch has taken the world by storm, boasting millions of players and gaining critical acclaim. Now, in this beautiful hardcover, Blizzard Entertainment reveals the crea TIVe process behind one of the most popular FPS games of all time! Filled with never-before-seen art as well as commentary provided by the game's development team, this book is sure to please any Overwatch fan.

ABRAMS

ART OF STAR WARS RISE OF SKYWALKER HC

(W) Phil Szostak

The official behind-the-scenes book of concept, production, and post-production art for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! Go inside the crea TIVe process behind the most anticipated film of the century. The latest trilogy in the Star Wars film series brings the Skywalker Saga to a close and The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will take readers into the crea TIVe process behind visualizing the epic worlds, creatures, characters, costumes, weapons, and vehicles of the landmark conclusion to a saga more than 40 years in the making.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF THE LAST OF US II HC DLX ED

(W) Naughty Dog Studios (A) Naughty Dog Studios (CA) Rob Johnson

Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaus TIVe collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.   Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us. oThe limited edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph!

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF THE LAST OF US PART II HC

(W) Naughty Dog Studios (A) Naughty Dog Studios

Extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us. From Ellie's peaceful life in Jackson, Wyoming to her merciless pursuit of retribution in Seattle, Washington, this essential companion features hundreds of pieces of concept art, character designs, stunningly detailed environments, and more that chronicle the cap TIVating and emotional story at the heart of The Last of Us Part II.

DARK HORSE COMICS

ART OF WOLFENSTEIN II NEW COLOSSUS HC

(A) Bethesda Softworks

Dark Horse is proud to present the perfect companion to Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Overflowing with concept art and exclusive commentary from the creators of the newest entry in the epochal action franchise, this beautiful hardcover belongs in the collection of art-loving freedom fighters everywhere! Brutal and beautiful art chronicling the development of the hotly anticipated sequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order! Featuring exclusive commentary from the crea TIVe team at Machine Games!

DARK HORSE COMICS

AVATAR TSU TEYS PATH TP #1

(W) Sherri Smith (A) Jan Duursema (CA) Shea Standerfer

From his first meeting with Jake Sully to his acceptance of the Last Shadow, Tsu'tey's life takes a path he could not anticipate, and which the film told only a part. Return to Pandora as the story of Avatar is told from the perspec TIVe of Tsu'tey, warrior of the Omatikaya tribe. Collects issues #1-#6 of the series, plus the short story "Brothers" from Free Comic Book Day 2017.

MANGO

BACK FROM FUTURE CELEBRATION GREATEST TIME TRAVEL STORY

(W) Brad Gilmore

There's a host of information out there on the Back to the Future trilogy, but never before has there been a book like this. The beauty of this book by Brad Gilmore is that it doesn't present the history of the film as textbook information. As a fan speaking to fellow fans, Gilmore dives into fan theories and provides the answers to all the questions readers could possibly have, because they are the very questions he himself has asked. Gilmore discusses these films from a place of passion and so effec TIVely reveals how the history behind the movies is just as engaging as the films themselves.

AMULET BOOKS

BACKSTAGERS ILLUS SC NOVEL #1

GHOST LIGHT

(W) Andy Mientus (A) Rian Sygh (CA) Rian Sygh

Based on the graphic novels from BOOM!, this middle-grade series follows the paranormal adventures of a high school stage crew. The stage crew at St. Genesius Prep - or Backstagers, as they like to call themselves - are ready for whatever the theater world can throw their way: the madness of tech week, inevitable prop malfunctions, and all the paranormal ac TIVity that goes on behind the scenes. But lately, someone, or something, seems set on ruining their production of Phantasm. To figure out what's haunting the theater and save the show, the Backstagers will have to use their smarts, their bravery, and a little bit of magic!

DC COMICS

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Riley Rossmo (CA) Riley Rossmo

The first crossover of the "Rebirth" era is here! As a huge storm approaches Gotham City, Batman, Batwoman and Nightwing try and prepare for the worst, but nothing can prepare them for enormous monsters rampaging through the streets! Batman will need all of his allies to unite in order to stop these mad science monsters from tearing their city apart! Will the Dark Knight, Batwoman, Nightwing,  Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface be enough? And who is the mastermind behind it all? Collects BATMAN #7-8, NIGHTWING #5-6 and DETEC TIVE COMICS #941-942.