AMERICAN COMIC BOOK CHRONICLES HC #2
1980S NEW PTG
(W) Keith Dallas (A) Jack Kirby (CA) Jack Kirby
The American Comic Book Chronicles continues its ambitious series of full-color hardcovers! This volume on the 1980s covers all the pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes details of comics during the Reagan years! You'll get a year-by-year account of the most significant publications, notable creators, and impactful trends, including: The rise and fall of Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics! The ascendancy of Frank Miller as a comic book superstar! DC Comics' reboot with Crisis on Infinite Earths and its Renaissance with a British invasion of talent like Alan Moore, Grant MORRISon, and Neil Gaiman! The emergence of Direct Market-exclusive publishers like Eclipse Comics, Pacific Comics, First Comics, Comico, Dark Horse Comics and others!
(W) Grant MORRISon (A) Xermanico (CA) Liam Sharp
What has Hal Jordan done? Following the catastrophic events of The Green Lantern #12, no Green Lanterns can be found patrolling their space sectors...and not a single power ring lights the darkness. Across the universe, once-familiar faces now wear a different uniform and enforce a new type of galactic law. The Green Lantern Corps is dead-long live the Blackstars! Who are they? What are they? Answers will be revealed as the unstoppable Blackstars set their sights on the demons of Ysmault, Mongul...and a tiny, backwater planet called Earth. A dangerous new chapter of the Green Lantern mythology starts now!
VAR ED
(W) Grant MORRISon (A) Xermanico (CA) Darick Robertson
What has Hal Jordan done? Following the catastrophic events of The Green Lantern #12, no Green Lanterns can be found patrolling their space sectors...and not a single power ring lights the darkness. Across the universe, once-familiar faces now wear a different uniform and enforce a new type of galactic law. The Green Lantern Corps is dead-long live the Blackstars! Who are they? What are they? Answers will be revealed as the unstoppable Blackstars set their sights on the demons of Ysmault, Mongul...and a tiny, backwater planet called Earth. A dangerous new chapter of the Green Lantern mythology starts now!
THE DAY THE STARS FELL
(W) Grant MORRISon (A) Liam Sharp (CA) Liam Sharp
The legendary Grant MORRISon continues his groundbreaking take on the universe's greatest space cop. Hal Jordan has always believed in upholding the law. But after recent events he may be forced to break his own code in order to protect the universe itself! Familiar faces return as Hal reunites with both Green Arrow and Star Sapphire. Plus, prepare to meet the Green Lanterns from 12 parallel worlds! Collects The Green Lantern #7-12 and Annual #1.
INTERGALACTIC LAWMAN
(W) Grant MORRISon (A) Liam Sharp (CA) Liam Sharp
Visionary writer Grant MORRISon is joined by superstar artist Liam Sharp as together they explore just what makes Hal Jordan tick. It all begins when Earth's Green Lantern encounters a mysterious alien hiding in plain sight, setting off a chain of events that will bring the Green Lantern Corps to its knees. There's an intergalactic conspiracy afoot, as well as a traitor in the Green Lantern Corps' ranks. Hal Jordan has faced the universe's greatest threats, but what he faces next will challenge everything he believes in. Collects issues #1-6 of the hot new series!
LUCKY LUKE COMPLETE COLL HC #3
(W) Rene Goscinny (A) MORRIS (CA) MORRIS
This third volume in the collection brings us to the very edge of absolute greatness, with two later, far more mature solo outings: Doc Doxey's Elixir (including Manhunt) and Phil Wire (including Lucky Luke and Pill) were first published in 1955 and 1956, and already Luke was much closer to the cowboy that we now have in mind , followed by Rails on the Prairie, the first collaboration between MORRIS and Goscinny, that would usher in 30 years of a legendary collaboration. These stories are prefaced by a staggering 46 pages of extra material including biographies, essays, interviews, and illustrations that will delight every fan.
(W) Grant MORRISon (A) Ivan Reis (CA) Ivan Reis
The biggest adventure in DC's history is here! Join visionary writer Grant MORRISon, today's most talented artists, and a cast of unforgettable heroes from 52 alternative Earths of the DC Multiverse! Prepare to meet the Vampire League of Earth-43, the Justice Riders of Earth-18, Superdemon, Doc Fate, the super-sons of Superman and Batman, the rampaging Retaliators of Earth-8, the Atomic Knights of Justice, Dino-Cop, Sister Miracle, Lady Quark, and the latest, greatest Super Hero of Earth-Prime: YOU! This deluxe edition hardcover collects all nine MULTIVERSITY issues, plus the indispensible GUIDEBOOK issue!
NORTHGUARD TP #1
SEASON 01 AURORA DAWN
(W) Anthony Falcone (A) Ron Salas (CA) Ron Salas
Leaping from the pages of Captain Canuck comes Northguard, Canada's newest super-hero! His first mission: Track down The Aurora Dawn, a mysterious cult hoping to bring about the end of the world! Chapterhouse Comics' Captain Canuck reboot has garnered praise and critical acclaim, now see our take on another classic Canadian superhero, Marc Shainblum and Gabriel MORRISette's Northguard! This volume collects the first four issues of the fan-favorite series and includes never before seen content!
UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP #2
DALLAS
(W) Gerard Way (A) Gabriel Bá (CA) Gabriel Bá
The team is despondent following the near apocalypse created by one of their own and the death of their beloved mentor Pogo. So it's a great time for another catastrophic event to rouse the team into action. Trouble is-each member of the team is distracted by some very real problems of their own. The White Violin is bedridden due to an unfortunate blow to the head. Rumor has lost her voice-the source of her power. Spaceboy has eaten himself into a near-catatonic state, while Number Five dives into some shady dealings at the dog track and The Kraken starts looking at his littlest brother as the key to unraveling a mysterious series of massacres . . . all leading to a blood-drenched face-off with maniacal assassins, and a plot to kill JFK! o The first volume of The Umbrella Academy has sold over 45,000 copies! o "It's the X-Men for cool people." -Grant MORRISon (All Star Superman) o 2009 Eisner Award nominees Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá-Best Graphic Album (The Umbrella Academy Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite) Gabriel Bá-Best Cover Artist, Best Penciller/Inker James Jean-Best Cover Artist Dave Stewart-Best Coloring