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Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 18: The Last Kurokuwa TPB - nick & dent
 The Shogun himself has given Retsudo a stern warning: do something about Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, or the Yagyu clan will fall out of favor. Now Retsudo must turn to the Fire Watchers, a select band of warriors, for help -- as well as the last surviving members of the legendary Kurokuwa ninja clan! As death stalks him, Ogami is confronted by desperate, impoverished peasants who want him to share his fortune with the suffering. With Ogami's cub, Daigoro, caught in the middle, what will he decide? Find out what everyone can't stop talking about. This volume contains the following stories: Firewatchers of the Black Gate The Immortal Firewatchers Paper Money Lifeline Twilight of the Kurokuwa |
Hellboy: The Right Hand of Doom TPB - nick & dent
 Eisner and Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Mike Mignola releases his fourth Hellboy collection, including the 1999 hit series Box Full of Evil, reprinted here with a new epilogue. Stories formerly available only in black-and-white including Mignola's contributions to the 1998 and 1999 Dark Horse Presents Annuals, "The Right Hand of Doom" and "Pancakes" are presented here in color for the first time. "The Vrcolac," Mignola's contribution to Dark Horse Extra, is presented in a redrawn and expanded twelve-page version, and a new story, "King Volmer," is printed here for the first time. On top of all this, Mignola shares his sketchbooks for the first time, showing readers the genesis of his personal take on the lords of Hell and other creatures. |
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 21: Fragrance of Death TPB - nick & dent
 As the trail of blood and honor gets deeper and longer, corruption and double crossings abound. Two considerably evil and ambitious forces, previously teamed to finally kill the vengeful samurai Ogami Itto, clash in the torrential rains that continue to pound Edo. Determined to be the first to reach Ogami Itto and his son Diagoro, the shogun's own poisoner waits in a temple where the samurai and his toddler boy left their cart, reflecting on the path that has led him to this point, and brewing his most deadly poison. And the fiery Retsudo won't be stopped in his quest to kill Ogami, however now he must be wary of the poisoner's crafty ways. Meanwhile, the Lone Wolf and Cub enlist the aid of a tailor to help them prepare for what could be their last stand! There's something in the air, and it smells like death! This volume contains the following stories: Poison Currents Flood of Fire Fire, Water, and Poison Fragrance of Death Kaii's Lullaby |
Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 15: Brothers of the Grass TPB - nick & dent
 The legendary saga of Lone Wolf and Cub passes the halfway mark with this stunning volume. Watch as Ogami Itto, the Lone Wolf, comes face-to-face with his arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, in a tale of dark ambition and political intrigue. Witness the tragic tale of the Women of Sodeshi. Stalk alongside a deep-cover ninja as he chases his brother who has fled his station, while a group of shadow warriors prepare for a suicide mission to find a secret gold mine -- guarded by the Lone Wolf! America's best-selling graphic novel series continues to gain legions of fans. Don't miss the largest volume of LW&C yet, for the same low price! This volume contains the following stories: The Castle of Women The Women of Sodeshi Brothers of the Grass Five Wheels of the Yagyu Incense for the Living |
Hellboy: The Bones of Giants Illustrated Novel - nick & dent
 On the frozen shores of Sweden, lightning strikes from a clear sky. The skeleton of a huge man is revealed, its fingers clutched around the handle of an iron hammer. No one who comes to see this marvel from Norse mythology can lift it -- no one but Hellboy, who lifts the hammer just in time for lightning to strike again, welding it to his hand and leading him towards a bizarre series of visions and encounters. Chris Golden, author of the popular Hellboy: The Lost Army novel, makes his return to the character in a novel illustrated by Mike Mignola, award-winning creator of Hellboy and production designer of Disney's summer blockbuster, Atlantis . |
Grendel Tales: The Devil May Care TPB - nick & dent
 It's race time in Indianapolis, and the only thing hotter than the action on the track is the passion boiling outside of the stadium walls. Local Grendel chief Hack has his hands full. Between the volatile visiting Grendel clans tearing up the town, a mysterious vigilante on a Grendel-killing spree, and forces within his own clan that seek to depose him, there's little room for error or emotion. But when he feels himself falling for Dana, the city hospital's headstrong lead physician, he quickly finds things spiraling out of his control. And he's not the only one with problems. Dana's struggling with her delinquent son, desperately trying to keep him away from the very Grendel that she herself is growing ever attracted to. Collecting the six-issue miniseries. |
Angel: Strange Bedfellows and Other Stories TPB - nick & dent
 The largest book of Angel stories yet, this volume completes the collection of Angel Volume 1, featuring stores set in the first season of the hit television series. It sees the evolution of the team of vampire hunters from the very beginning, through the death of sidekick Doyle. The title story, drawn by Rising Stars artist Christian Zanier, features a vampire brothel, in which the bloodsucking madam tries to lure Angel into unholy congress with his own kind. This volume also features the first solo Cordelia story, in which she and her haunted apartment defend themselves against a demonic intruder. Collecting issues #4, #10, #11, and #17 of the ongoing series, plus a story previously available only in T.V. Guide! |
Sin City Volume 3: The Big Fat Kill 2nd Edition TPB - nick & dent
 Criminals have always called the shots in Sin City, whether bootleggers, gamblers, or politicians. But ever since the first dame set up shop in Old Town, those side-streets have been run by the women who walk the night. It's been a delicate truce, but now there's a messy body and the mob's looking to reclaim those licentious streets. They're going to have to put down a tight band of dangerous women and a guy named Dwight to do it. Now Dwight, he knows something that the mob's gotta learn the hard way: sometimes standing up for your friends means killing a whole lot of people... - Sin City is a major motion picture directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez ( Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, SpyKids ) and features a cast of Hollywood all-stars. Demand has already increased for these highly sought-after titles. - All of the Sin City titles are redesigned by award-winning book designer, Chip Kidd! FOR MATURE READERS |
Samurai Executioner TPB Vol. 2 - nick & dent
 It's the same classic style you came to expect from Koike and Kojima. The same tale of an honorable samurai and a similar great sword in the hand of a similarly fantastic swordsman, but make no mistake, Samurai Executioner is very different from its brother, Lone Wolf & Cub , sometimes frighteningly so. In a prison world, there are few good stories, and this is the world of Kubikiri Asa, the beheader and master samurai under the Shogun. It's a world full of vengeance, greed, and violence. A world of depravity and sin. One man can set things straight if he can keep his wits. This is a story of extreme proportions, of sword study thick in tradition and with grim purpose, of blood rivers, agonizing screams, bondage, torture, and the evil prevalent in human failure. Drafted by the confirmed masters of the international medium of manga, Samurai Executioner is a shocking combination of darkness and fire, fine lines, and a fine man in the face of human decline. FOR MATURE READERS |
Essential Classic X-Men TPB Vol. 2
 Enemies both infamous and obscure abound in another archive of the X-Men's early adventures! Mainstay malefactors like Magneto and the Juggernaut are joined by the thunderous threat of Factor Three! Plus: the first appearances of Banshee and Polaris! Mimic vs. the Super-Adaptoid! Subterranean civil war! The X-Men's first individualistic uniforms! The return of a Golden Age great...and the death of Professor X!? Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and the Avengers! Featuring Ogre of Thunderbolts fame! Collects X-Men #25-53 and Avengers #53. |
Conan Volume 1: The Frost Giant's Daughter and other stories TPB - nick & dent
 When the internationally famous barbarian hero returned to comics, with an all-new fresh start by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek ( JLA/Avengers , Astro City ) and dynamic artists Cary Nord, Thomas Yeates, and Dave Stewart, the result was instant sell-outs and multiple printings to keep up with the demand. Now Conan's earliest adventures are collected in a handsome 192-page collection. Catch all the action and savagery as he wars with the murderous Vanir, meets the Frost Giant's Daughter, and is taken as a slave by the ancient sorcerers of Hyperborea! This top-selling new series faithfully expands on original author Robert E. Howard's literary creation. Collecting issues #0-#6 and fourteen pages from issue #7 of the ongoing series. ï "Writer Kurt Busiek treats him with the dignified respect due one of the towering figures in fantasy literature ... it feels like historians unearthed a vibrant, bloody tapestry. These are, once again, the days of high adventure."- Entertainment Weekly |
Conan and the Demons of Khitai TPB - nick & dent
 King Conan travels to the far-eastern land of Khitai, only to run afoul of an evil sorcerer and his demonic retainers in this tale of silent shadow-warriors and ghostly monsters. Set many years in the future from the award-winning ongoing series, Conan and the Demons of Khitai marks Conan's first appearance as King in Dark Horse's best-selling comics revival of the legendary fantasy hero. When King Conan receives an invitation from the Eastern kingdom of Khitai to open trade in precious jewels and spices, he leads a small army into this long-mysterious land. Yet to do so is perilous, as those who have requested his company may have far more devious intentions, and beasts unseen by Western eyes lurk amidst the shadows. • Written by Akira Yoshida ( X-Men/Fantastic Four ; Wolverine: Soultaker ; Elektra: The Hand ) and drawn by the exquisite Paul Lee ( Detective Comics ; Buffy: The Vampire Slayer ; Sam & Twitch ) • This handsome volume is topped off with a cover by the oft-imitated but...... |
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Vol. 6 TPB - nick & dent
 Four more thrilling tales of planets in peril and Jedi in jeopardy! The Clone Wars grind through the galaxy, shaking every system to its core and testing loyalties on both sides of the conflict. The last days of the Jedi are at hand, but if their Order is to fall, they're going down swinging! Presenting another round of lightning-paced, action-packed, all-ages Star Wars goodness, all told in the same stripped-down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series. ï The Clone Wars Adventures series are a top seller, and very kid-friendly, perfect for younger readers. ï The stories contained in this book are based on the popular Cartoon Network micro-series, and showcase the same visual sensibilities and exciting, stripped-down style. ï Currently there are over 100,000 copies of Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures in print! |
Star Wars: The Comics Companion TPB - nick & dent
 Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with both brand-new art and classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Follow Anakin Skywalker's descent into darkness, from his early days as a padawan, to his harrowing Clone Wars battles, up through his transformation and eventual death as Darth Vader. Get complete details on the exploits of Luke and Leia, Han and Chewie, and all the rest of the gang, with thorough rundowns of classic Star Wars tales originally printed decades ago! Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped. ï This clear and complete handbook covers everything from Dark Empire to Episode III -the bible for any serious Star Wars comics...... |
Aliens/Predator Panel to Panel TPB - nick & dent
 Two extraterrestrial species have haunted-and hunted-mankind throughout history: one a parasitic killing machine that uses humans as unwilling hosts for its lethal offspring, the other a relentless stalker that uses otherworldly stealth technology and weaponry to take men as grisly trophy kills. For over two decades, Dark Horse Comics has catalogued these terrifying contacts, harnessing the talents of a virtual who's who list of comics, science-fiction, and fantasy illustrators to bring these tales to life. And now, one deluxe volume gathers all the best of these visual horrors into one arena. Aliens/Predator Panel to Panel showcases page after page of some of the most compelling artworks ever seen in graphic fiction, stunning visions by John Bolton, Dave Dorman, Mark Schultz, Richard Corben, Mike Mignola, Doug Wheatley, Arthur Suydam, Mark A. Nelson, Alex Maleev, Den Beauvais, Glenn Fabry, Jon Foster, David Michael Beck, Sam Keith, Doug Mahnke, and many, many more. ï Aliens/Predator Panel to Panel is...... |
Grendel: Red, White, and Black TPB - nick & dent
 Dark Horse is proud to present this second Grendel anthology, in the tradition of the multiple Eisner Award-winning Grendel: Black, White, & Red . Each written by the Devil's acclaimed creator, Matt Wagner, these short stories are vignettes of the devious misdeeds of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Grendel. The tales are illustrated in stark black, white, and blood red by some of the top talents in comics, including Zander Cannon, Andy Kuhn, Ashley Wood, Tom Fowler, Mike Huddleston, Cliff Chiang, John K. Snyder, and more. Collects the original four-issue miniseries along with three previously uncollected Grendel stories drawn by Matt Wagner himself! • The first edition of this trade paperback will feature a new painted cover by Matt Wagner, a matte and spot gloss finish, and cover flaps on the first edition only. |
Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom Volume 2 HC - nick & dent
 When Physicist Doctor Phillip Solar�s experimental nuclear power caused him to absorb a dangerous amount of atomic radiation, the scientist miraculously survived only to find that he had gained incredible powers over matter and energy. Now, Solar must isolate himself from others to avoid exposing them to the same harmful deadly radiation that endows him with his extraordinary gifts. But when danger and disaster threaten the innocent, Solar leaps into action as The Man of the Atom! This archive collection reprints seven more issues, #8-#14, of Gold Key�s original Doctor Solar comic-book series, the revolutionary science fiction adventure that gave birth to one of comics� most distinctive and beloved superheroes. Illustrated by Frank Bolle and written by Paul S. Newman, one of the most prolific comic-book scribes of all time. |
Reiko the Zombie Shop Vol. 3 TPB - nick & dent
 The battle between Reiko and her twin sister, Riruka, who is bent on controlling the world with a slave-army of zombies, reaches a blood-dimmed crescendo. Twins they may be, and while related by blood, there aren't two people out for each other's throats more than Reiko and Riruka. Only one of the two will be left standing in this ultimate gore-soaked splatter showdown! ï Part Sixth Sense and part Evil Dead ñthe ultra-violent, comical, and disturbing manga Reiko the Zombie Shop has been resurrected stateside and translated into English in its original format for the first time. Don't miss out on the series that took Japanese readers by the throat and made them scream for more! |
Hard Boiled TPB - nick & dent
 Winner of the coveted Eisner Award! Carl Seltz is a suburban insurance investigator, a loving husband, and devoted father. Nixon is a berserk, homicidal tax collector racking up mind-boggling body counts in a diseased urban slaughterhouse. Unit Four is the ultimate robot killing machine -- and the last hope of the future's enslaved mechanical servants. And they're all the same psychotic entity. |
Pathfinder TPB - nick & dent
 Five hundred years before Columbus, barbaric Viking invasions ravaged North America. Pathfinder is the story of a young Viking boy left behind as the only survivor of a shipwrecked expedition. A stranger in a strange land, the boy is raised by a tribe of American Indians--the very people the Vikings had sworn to destroy. When Vikings again storm the eastern shores, waging another barbaric campaign, they slaughter the tribe that adopted the young man. Now he wages a violent personal war to stop the Viking's trail of death and destruction. * Pathfinder is set to be released as a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox, April 13th, 2007. * Check out the official Pathfinder site at pathfinderthemovie.com |
Incredible Hulk: Dogs of War TPB - nick & dent
 Who is the monster?! For years the phrase "Hulk smash!" has been a rallying call for fans of all ages of blind destruction and unfathomable chaos. But that was before the creative team of Paul Jenkins, Ron Garney and Sal Buscema were assigned to bring 21st century style deconstruction to the destruction caused every month in the pages of the Hulk. The story of the Hulk is simple. Bruce Banner, brilliant scientist, created a bomb of almost unlimited power and is accidentally caught in the blast when that bomb is detonated. He is then transformed into a monster of unlimited fury. But here, in the pages collected in this volume, you will find the story anything but simple. As it opens, Banner's wife has died of radiation poisoning. He's begun to remember incidents of child abuse. A psychologist has discovered that he has multiple personalities brought on by the abuse, creating the possibility of transformation into multiple versions of the Hulk. And a general, who can't see past his own...... |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Vol. 1--Commencement TPB - nick & dent
 Thousands of years before Luke Skywalker would destroy the Death Star in that fateful battle above Yavin 4, one lone Padawan would become a fugitive hunted by his own Masters, charged with murdering every one of his fellow Jedi-in-training! From criminals hiding out in the treacherous under-city of the planet Taris, to a burly, mysterious droid recovered from the desolate landscape of a cratered moon, Padawan Zayne Carrick will find unexpected allies in his desperate race to clear his name before the unmerciful authorities enact swift retribution upon him! ï Collects Knights of the Old Republic #0-6. ï The flagship series of Dark Horse's exciting relaunch of its Star Wars publishing line, celebrating the company's twentieth anniversary. ï Set during the era of the smash-hit videogames, Knights of the Old Republic features all-new characters in an action-packed adventure essential to any serious Star Wars devotee and the perfect introduction for anyone interested in exploring the universe...... |
Tarzan: The Joe Kubert Years Volume 3 HC - nick & dent
 Writing, drawing, and editing a monthly Tarzan comic-book series in the 1970s, Joe Kubert was able to illustrate the adventures of his childhood hero and produce some of the most inspiring pages of his career. Dark Horse Comics is proud to present this final collection in a series of Joe Kubert's complete Tarzan comics. Tarzan: The Joe Kubert Years Volume Three features an incredible, four-part adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' 1934 adventure novel, Tarzan and the Lion Man . Tarzan attempts to protect two beautiful actresses and a Hollywood production crew from the many dangers lurking in Africa's jungles . . . and from a deranged geneticist who calls himself "God." This volume also includes previously unpublished pages of Kubert's original Tarzan notes and thumbnails from the early 1970s, the Tarzan stories "Moon Beast," "The Magic Herb," and "Ice Jungle," and a Korak, Son of Tarzan , tale, "Leap into Death," which was inked by Russ Heath. ï...... |
Fantastic Four: The Movie TPB - nick & dent
 The comic adaptation of the blockbuster motion picture starring Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Julian McMahon, this collection captures all the cinematic excitement of the new hit movie - plus a selection of the classic stories that inspired the film! Forty years ago, writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby created a team of adventurers like no other that had come before. Unlike previous groups of stone-jawed super heroes who got along perfectly in their pursuit of liberty and justice, the Fantastic Four bickered, argued and fought among themselves - just like a real family. Their continued adventures around the world, into outer space and throughout uncharted dimensions have pushed the limits of the Marvel Universe, consistently challenging readers' perceptions of what a comic book could be! |
Star Wars: Legacy Volume 1 TPB - Broken - nick & dent
 The future of Star Wars is here in an all-new adventure set more than a century after Return of the Jedi and the New Jedi Order! The Jedi Temple is attacked, an Emperor is betrayed, and the Sith are born anew! A lot can happen in a hundred years, but that's just the beginning of the story! Not since Luke Skywalker first stepped aboard the Millennium Falcon has the galaxy seemed like such a vast, exciting, dangerous place! Readers will meet a host of new characters, see fleets of new spaceships, and visit scores of exotic locations-some new and some familiar. This is a perfect jumping-on point for any reader. * Collects issues #1-3 and #5-7 of the Legacy ongoing series. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 1 TPB - nick & dent
 The definitive comics collection of all things Buffy starts here. This first massive volume begins at the beginning- The Origin , a faithful adaptation of creator Joss Whedon's original screenplay for the film that started it all. The newly chosen Slayer's road to Sunnydale continues in Viva Las Buffy and Slayer, Interrupted. Next, Sunnydale, the Scoobies, and an English librarian lead the way into Season One continuity. Plus, The Goon creator Eric Powell provides pencils to "All's Fair," featuring Spike and Drusilla at the 1933 World's Fair. The smash TV hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer led to nearly a decade of comics at Dark Horse-including multiple specials, one-shots, and guest miniseries. This omnibus series is the ultimate compilation of the Buffy comics Dark Horse has published, and runs along the TV series' timeline. A fitting companion to Whedon's comics-based relaunch of the show. |