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Fantastic Four TPB Vol. 6: Rising Storm - nick & dent
 Galactus's worst Herald ever - Johnny Storm, the Invisible Man!? - is running out of time. So far, Johnny has been able to stall Galactus from sating his cosmic hunger - but that luck won't hold forever. What planet will be chosen as Galactus's next victim? The reintroduction of a fan-favorite Marvel Universe hero into the battle may have caused more problems than it solved, because not even he can save the Fantastic Three from Johnny's newfound might! Who will live, who will die and how will Johnny ever be the same now that he's tasted the Power Cosmic? Collects FANTASTIC FOUR #520-524. |
Fantastic Four/Spider-Man: Classic TPB - nick & dent
 Marvel movie stars past and present unite in a series of senses-shattering slugfests for the ages! At the dawn of the Marvel Age, Spider-Man meets the Fantastic Four as the Chameleon strikes! Also featuring a battle royal with the Frightful Four! The first appearance of the future New Mutant known as Karma! The villainy of Dr. Doom! A date with Invisible Girl! When comics' first family and everybody's friendly neighborhood wall-crawler get together, chaos is sure to ensue! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #42; FANTASTIC FOUR #218; MARVEL TEAM-UP #100, 132-133; and UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN '96. |
End League #6
 There are men and women who would do wrong by us to further their own personal agendas. There are unknown wars fought on our behalf in wretched places-blood sacrifices laid down for masses of strangers who will never know what was given for them. With all of his friends now gone, the man known only as Black would stand tall to hold these villains back. But he is already too late. |
Goon #28
 The Zombie Priest becomes an unwilling agent of the Goon when things heat up in the Labrazio gang war. Could he hold the secret to Labrazio's power and Franky's missing sausage links? Eric Powell continues his monthly run on his Eisner Award-winning series The Goon with Dave Stewart on colors. "Just like the old soda fountain, if you want it, this book's got it. Dames, bathtub gin, and quick-drawing cannibals." - Colorado Daily |
Hellboy: The Crooked Man #3
 Trapped in a crumbling church, Hellboy must save a man's soul from ancient witches, a rain of exploding corpses, and finally the evil magic of Crooked Man himself. This three-issue series reunites Mignola and legendary horror artist Richard Corben ( The Bodyssey , Banner , Punisher: The End , Hellboy: Makoma ) in a tale of witchcraft rooted in Appalachian folklore. |
Helm #3
 Has Matt Blurdy's luck run out? His emergence as the new Valhalladrim has enraged the dark force responsible for keeping the Helm dormant for nearly a hundred years. This tremendous evil has sent a powerful necromancer-a familiar face!-to bend the previous Valhalladrim's ghost to his will and reveal Matt's location. As if that's not enough to worry about, Matt's on-again girlfriend, Jill, discovers his connection to recently reported murders and thinks he's gone crazy. This Chosen One stuff is a lot more complicated than it's cracked up to be, and fate is closing in . . . |
Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods #4
 As the world's premier archaeologist and adventurer, Indiana Jones will go to incredible lengths to uncover the hidden mysteries of the past, but has his quest for knowledge finally gone too far? It's a race against the Nazis with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Follow Indy as he uses his wits, whip, and fists to keep a devastating discovery out of the hands of the evil Nazi scientist Dr. Friedrich Von Hassell! Hold on tight as this world-spanning romp makes its way to the treacherous tip of the globe-the North Pole! Get ready for the explosive conclusion to Indy's greatest adventure as we finally find the answer to the question: What horror lies in wait in the depths of the Tomb of the Gods? |
Solomon Kane #1
 Robert E. Howard's vengeance-obsessed puritan begins his supernatural adventures in the haunted Black Forest of Germany in this five-issue adaptation of Howard's "The Castle of the Devil." When Solomon Kane stumbles upon the body of a boy hanged from a rickety gallows, he goes after the man responsible--a baron feared by the peasants from miles around. Something far worse than the devilish baron or the terrible, intelligent wolf that prowls the woods lies hidden in the ruined monastery beneath the baron's castle, where a devil-worshipping priest died in chains centuries ago. Dark Horse's original Conan editor, Scott Allie, writes the series, with art by Mario Guevara and Dave Stewart, who reinvents his revolutionary color technique from Conan . * Check out the making of Solomon Kane #1 right here ! * See this team's debut Kane story now at Myspace.com/DarkHorsePresents . * John Cassaday provides covers for this series, with a special issue #1 variant cover by Joe Kubert! |
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #33--Vindication pt. 2
 Padawan Zayne Carrick has come to confront the Jedi who framed him for the murder of his fellow students. Yet he and his former Masters are shocked by an unforeseen revelation-- another failed Padawan, believed to be a devoted servant, unveils his own dark intentions! Events are racing to the conclusion of the story that began in issue #1, and the Jedi Order will never be the same after this! |
Usagi Yojimbo #114
 Pursued by an unlikely individual, the rabbit ronin Usagi goes on a hunt for the truth, only to discover something more shocking than he ever imagined! People tend to ignore the homeless and destitute, but not Usagi--especially when he discovers the same beggar in every town to which he travels! Curious, Usagi begins a search to uncover the mendicant's identity. Little does he know, the Neko Ninja Clan is after the beggar as well. Indeed, there is more to this figure than meets the eye, but no one would guess that the mystery leads all the way to the Shogun! |
Berserk Volume 26 TPB
 Guts, the Black Swordsman, goes from the frying pan to the fire as he enters the mating chamber in the horrifying lair of the trolls to rescue his love, Casca, and the Lady Farnese from the loathsome attentions of the hideous beasts. But while even an army of trolls cannot stand against Guts's boundless fury, the mightiest of warriors is no match for a demon lord. And so when Slan of the Godhand manifests from the entrails of slain trolls and takes Guts into her deadly embrace, Guts discovers he may not only be fighting for his life, but for his very soul! * Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. * A popular anime was inspired by this manga series. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Eight Vol. 3 - Wolves at the Gate TPB
 Vampires that, at will, can transform into wolves, panthers, insects, or fog invade the Slayer base of operations in northern Scotland, and not only walk away unscathed, but in possession of Buffy's scythe, the symbol of Slayer power worldwide. Buffy and the Slayer legion travel to Tokyo in order to learn more about their dangerous new foes, as Xander journeys to Transylvania to solicit the only person they've ever known to possess such power: Dracula. * The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Drew Goddard ( Cloverfield , Lost ) writing Wolves at the Gate, with Joss Whedon continuing his role as executive producer, and Georges Jeanty as series artist. * Includes the stand-alone issue written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, "A Beautiful Sunset." |
Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight and Knave of Swords
 Dark Horse's republication of Fritz Leiber's immortal tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser reaches a turning point with this new edition of Leiber's final stories of the two intrepid adventurers. Their journeys have taken them from one side of Nehwon to the other, facing life-risking peril at every turn. Now, in a set of stories that show us Fafhrd and the Mouser both on their own and together, they will face some of their most challenging obstacles, and-against assassins, angry gods, and even Death himself-the duo must battle for their very lives. * Original fans of Leiber, and new fans of the continuing Lankhmar series, will want the new installment of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser's adventures. * The seventh and last book by Leiber. The series is continued in the next novel by acclaimed fantasy writer Robin Wayne Bailey. |
Rex Mundi Vol. 5: The Valley at the End of the World TPB
 As Lorraine's bloody crusade rages on, Julien spirals into an abyss of drunken despair. Genevieve has betrayed him, and he has lost hope of ever finding the Holy Grail. But Inquisitor Moricant hasn't given up, and he's hot on Julien's trail! Little does Moricant know the power of the Church is crumbling in the face of the raging war. He isn't as safe as he believes. Meanwhile, the Duke of Lorraine faces disaster upon defeat. His dreams of world domination-and his very life-hang from the slightest thread . . . * Johnny Depp is set to produce an upcoming Rex Mundi film. |
Speak of the Devil HC
 There's a peeping tom prowling the neighborhood. Eyewitness reports vary, but one thing is agreed upon: he wears a devil mask. This is the story of Val Castillo, a promising gymnast with a strange hobby. She is secretly the neighborhood peeping tom. At first she is alone in this, but when a male friend discovers her doings he joins her into a dark journey of spying and making discoveries about their neighbors that may have been better left alone. Especially secrets that threaten all involved. Like Val spying on her own father and stepmother in their bedroom. This snowballs into a journey darker than even the most cynical would care to endure. * Collects the six-issue miniseries. * Ranked as one of The Comics Journal 's "Best of 2007"! |
Trigun Maximum Vol. 13: Double Duel TPB
 The stage is set for the chaotic climax to this nonstop thrill ride! Vash the Stampede has seen a lifetime's worth of fighting, space travel, and gunplay. Now his twelve-volume trek is almost at an end. But after a savage beating, can Vash defeat his foes, keep his friends safe, and save the universe? More of the eyeball-blistering action and interstellar intrigue that you've come to expect await you in Trigun Maximum Volume 13 : Double Duel ! Trigun Maximum reaches its final chapter! |
Girls #12
 There are some things worse than death. |
Justice League Adventures TPB Vol. 2: Friends and Foes
 The World's Greatest Heroes return to thwart another round of wrongdoers - and the threats come from all sides in these pulse-quickening tales: Local Hero An Angry Tide Hide and Seek What's in a Hero? Emotional Baggage This book collects: Justice League Adventures #s 13, 14, 16, 19 and 20 |
X-Factor #23
 'The Isolationist' Part 3 of 4. Layla Miller is in over her head, and her survival hinges on the one man who wants to see her dead. The plan of Josef Huber, the Isolationist, is revealed, but X-Factor may not be around to stop it. And Monet and Siryn take an elevator. FEATURING ENDANGERED SPECIES Chapter 11 Guest starring FORGE, Beast examines the effect that M-Day had on alternate futures via Forge's technology. And the future looks bleak! |
Star Wars: Rebellion #14--Small Victories part 4
 Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia lead a team of Rebels to their destinies in the full-tilt conclusion to "Small Victories"! Facing a situation of unparalleled danger deep behind enemy lines, a few surviving Rebels test their resolve as decisions made on the fly will have serious consequences for both the Alliance and the Empire. Meanwhile, Admiral Ackbar calls a squad of experimental starfighters into action, but this is no simulation--if these new ships aren't up to the challenge, the Rebellion's hopes may be dashed by the Imperial fist! Introducing Dagger Squadron! |
B.P.R.D.: War on Frogs #1
 Legendary artist Herb Trimpe ( The Incredible Hulk ) joins regular B.P.R.D. writer John Arcudi and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola for the first of four one-shots which pick up from the March-April B.P.R.D. feature on MySpace/ Dark Horse Presents . These stories are set before the events of B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame , chronicling the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense's fight against the frog monsters. As the frog cult spreads across America, Roger the Homunculus returns to the site of the B.P.R.D.'s first clash with the frog creatures--the ruins of Cavendish Hall, where Hellboy, Abe, and Liz first encountered both the frogs and Rasputin ( Hellboy: Seed of Destruction )--to track down the final pieces of the puzzle of the Cavendish family. Cavendish family puzzle solved! |
Lords Of Avalon Sword of Darkness #5 (of 6)
 As the ancient prophecies foretold, Seren now carries a child destined to become the next Penmerlin. But the unborn baby's power is so strong that Seren can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. Wherever she goes, the demons of Camelot can find her. Will Morgen Le Fey capture Seren and force her child to become the slave of Darkness, or will Lord Kerrigan betray the evil he has served for centuries so that he can help the young weaver escape? Find out in the penultimate issue of Sherrilyn Kenyon's highly acclaimed Arthurian fantasy, Sword of Darkness. |
Justice League Unlimited - Jam Packed Action TPB
 The hit cartoon show gets the "JPA" treatment, as the episodes "Initiation" and "For the Man Who Has Everything" are adapted! These stories feature high-quality screen-captures and dialogue straight from the show's scripts! |
Garth Ennis 303 #6 (Regular Cover)
 Garth Ennis concludes his newest major, full-color, creator-owned epic with a stunning twist and all-out action! He's come ten thousand miles to fire one bullet at the only target he cares about. Now, the anonymous Russian Colonel faces his final test but when he finds his victim in his sights, has he got what it takes to pull the trigger? Or do the ghosts that dog his heels have other plans for him? Find out, in the final shocking episode of 303. |
Dead At 17 Vol. 2 #2
 by Josh Howard Zachary Pitch's inherited estate lies in ruins after being struck by a large meteorite. But that may be the least of his problems The girl he's responsible for killing is now miraculously alive and well and could possibly implicate him in the crime. Meanwhile, Asia begins to notice that things aren't quite the same since her accident." |
Fantastic Four TPB Vol. 3: Authoritative Action
 A simple plan It seemed like a simple enough idea at the time: Now that their arch-enemy Doctor Doom had seemingly perished, the Fantastic Four would journey into his nation of Latveria, disassemble its war machine and set its oppressed citizens free. But what appeared to be a black-and-white situation quickly turns into a murky shade of gray, and Reed Richards and his family find themselves besieged on all sides - both by those they thought of as their allies and by the very people they are trying to save. This book collects: Fantastic Four #s 503-508 |