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 Mysteriously marooned in an unnamed ocean, a man named Ishmael is rescued by pirates and sold into slavery. His past is a blank. Equipped only with courage, a talent for action heroics and the inspiration of a half-remembered love, he must flirt with the sinister tentacles of Hydracorp to win his freedom. The Territory is a land of wonder and fear; hidden in its dark heart, a haunting truth that Ishmael is driven to discover. But there are no maps to The Territory. Those who would explore it must draw their own. � David Lloyd is known for his work with Alan Moore on V for Vendetta which is set to be released as a major motion picture from Warner Brothers in March 2006. |
Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 17: Duel at Kitanoji TPB
 Nothing comes easy for rabbit ronin Usagi, not even being a spectator at the planned duel between his former teacher Katsuichi and Katsuichi's rival Nakamura Koji. Before the duel even begins, Usagi becomes embroiled in a dispute between Koji and a local fencing school. Along the way, Usagi discovers a devastating secret -- a weakness in Koji's style. It's a secret that could save his teacher's life, but at the cost of his own honor. This 17 th volume of Usagi Yojimbo collects issues #43-60, including the entire "Duel at Kitanoji" story, and a handful of other great shorts. And, as a special treat for our longtime fans, this collection features--for the first time!--preliminary sketches and designs by Sakai. |
Conan: Book of Thoth #1
 Legendary writer Len Wein, creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing , teams up with Conan ongoing writer Kurt Busiek, and the grandmaster of horror art Kelley Jones to tell the horrifying origin of Thoth-amon-Conan's greatest adversary! In the dank alleys of a decaying city, one beggar boy conjures visions of a future where, instead of spitting on him in the streets, the rich and privileged cower in fear of his terrible power. For young Thoth, hunger and pain is a way of life, twisting his heart into believing that no wickedness is too costly if it can afford a means of escape-not even the betrayal of one's sole confidant in the wretched, unfeeling world. With art by the inimitable Jones, co-written by Busiek, responsible for the most successful relaunch of a fantasy character in comics history, and Wein, mastermind behind many of comics' most beloved modern heroes, this series finally reveals the secrets behind the dread sorcerer Thoth-amon! |
Michael Chabon Presents: The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist Vol. 3 TPB
 This volume of Michael Chabon Presents the Amazing Adventures of the Escapist collects issues five and six of the popular, Eisner and Harvey Award winning quarterly series, and features the late Will Eisner's final return to the Spirit, in a crossover tale with the Escapist! Also in this volume is the comics writing debut of award-winning author and Guggenheim fellow Chris Offutt, illustrated by Thomas Yeates. Dan Best and Eddie Campbell contribute a fully painted story from the 1939 World's Fair in Empire City, and 2004 Russ Manning Award winner Eric Wight brings a polemic story from writer Jason Hall to life. Among the other notable contributors are Howard Chaykin, Paul Grist, Shawn Martinbrough, David Hahn, Roy Thomas, Matt Wagner, and indie stalwarts Jeffrey Brown and Jason! � 2005 Eisner Award-winner: Best Anthology � 2005 Harvey Award-winner: Best Anthology and Best New Series! � New, lower price! |
B.P.R.D.: Night Train
 Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins add another project to their list of collaborations with this haunting contribution to the Hellboy canon. Agents Liz Sherman, whose supernatural talent for starting fires killed her family when she was a teen, and Roger the Homunculus, the five-hundred-year-old artificial man who nearly killed Liz by stealing her fire, are sent to investigate a mystery train terrorizing America. This is a train with history--its last natural journey, some seventy years ago, had a mysterious passenger on board--Lobster Johnson, who's still bound to the fate of the locomotive. |
Conan #27
 Double-barreled action as two tales intertwine! In one, Conan leads a daring raid in the high mountain ranges of the East for the prize of a new-minted crown. Is this the beginning of Conan's kingdom, or will treachery and guile bring him down? In the other storyline, the Prince and his Wazir face turmoil on the empire's border, and must punish a daring rebel-but is it justice? How the two tales, set centuries apart, affect one another make for surprise twists and a unique showdown that sets the stage for serious trouble to come. Part two of a two-parter drawn by the fabulous Tim Truman ( Grimjack ). Two stories, two leads, and two fateful choices-no wonder Conan is the hottest fantasy comic on the stands! |
Conan: Book of Thoth #2
 The young acolyte Thoth-amon rises quickly through the priestly ranks of Ibis as one by one his fellows fall victim to grisly deaths by an unseen hand. Bewildered and powerless to halt the carnage, one priest fears he has discovered the source of the evil encroaching upon the city, only to learn that the truth is far more horrifying than anyone could have imagined. Meanwhile, the citizens of Memphia are losing faith in the ability of Ibis to protect them, and rumors are spreading of a far more powerful and ancient deity-the snake-god Set. This essential piece of the Conan mythos uncovering the origin of his greatest villain is co-written by Len Wein, creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine , and Kurt Busiek, Eisner award-winning writer of the best-selling Conan ongoing series, and drawn by Kelley Jones, much-proclaimed master of horror! |
Aeon Flux TPB
 Four hundred years in the future, the last of Humanity will live behind the protective walls of Bregna, an idyllic utopia built to shelter them from the deadly jungle growing beyond. Life in Bregna is perfect, or as perfect as the government can make the people believe. But not everyone is fooled by their mood-altering propaganda-a small band of freedom fighters wish to see things change, and they just might manage to pull off this impossible dream with the help of their top secret agent, the sexy, deadly Aeon Flux. As Bregnan authorities prepare a new weapon to use against the jungle pounding at their walls, Aeon prepares to turn their plans against them. But this time she is not alone-she has been instructed to train a new agent, a fiery young woman named Sithandra, who may not be all that she appears . . . � Collecting the four-issue miniseries. � Miniseries bridges original MTV/Liquid Television series with Paramount/MTV smash movie. � Movie available on DVD spring 2006. � An all-new adventure that...... |
Conan Volume 3: The Tower of the Elephant and Other Stories TPB
 Eisner award-winning writer Kurt Busiek ( JLA/Avengers , Astro City ), Eisner award-nominated artist Cary Nord ( Daredevil ), and Eisner award-winning color artist Dave Stewart ( Ultimate Fantastic Four ; DC: The New Frontier ) continue their groundbreaking run on Dark Horse's best-selling Conan series with an adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's greatest Conan tales, "The Tower of the Elephant"! Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he's undertaken-one that will involve new comrades, sudden death, horrifying creatures, and gruesome unsettling fates for both gods and men. � Busiek and Nord-with a special appearance by legendary illustrator Michael Wm. Kaluta ( Books of Magic , Lucifer )-chronicle a seminal adventure in Conan's life. � Collecting Conan #0, #16-17,...... |
ArchEnemies #1 (of 4)
 Ethan has no idea that Vincent, his roommate, is the villainous Underlord. Vincent has no clue that Ethan is the superhero called Star Fighter. In their costumed identities, they're mortal enemies, but as Ethan and Vincent they're the best of . . .wait, NO, as Ethan and Vincent they STILL hate each other's guts. Can comics' ultimate, super-powered odd couple keep their secrets secret AND learn to live together in peace? ArchEnemies is high-concept superhero action comedy drama times eleven. In our debut issue, it's a battle of wills as Ethan and Vincent try to drive each other OUT of the apartment and OFF the lease. But, in a moment of weakness, will one roommate go too far? [SPOILER ALERT: Yes. Yes, he will.] Written by Drew Melbourne (stand-up comedian, South Bronx public school teacher, and freelance writer), with pencils by Yvel Guichet ( Batman: Harley Quinn ; X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic book veteran Joe Rubenstein ( Formerly known as the Justice League and "practically everything else at...... |
Living in Infamy #2
 The investigation into the mysterious murder of Roger Stevens begins. But when the evidence points to a most unusual suspect, Infamy's resident super villains discover that even in Witness Protection they aren't beyond the long arm of the law. |
ArchEnemies #2 (of 4)
 Vincent Darko may be a criminal genius, but he still hasn't figured out that his slobby roommate, Ethan Baxter, is also his sworn enemy, Star Fighter. So why has Vincent vowed that Ethan Baxter must die??? Can Ethan survive Vincent's gantlet of deathtraps with his secret identity intact? Will Vincent slip up and spill his own secret along the way? Look for the answers to all these questions, PLUS: young love, senseless violence, casual vandalism, betrayal, fasion tips, and -- before it's all over -- one dead body. You MUST read the comic that critics across the nation are calling "ArchEnemies #2." |
Conan #28
 A special one-shot story in honor of Conan creator Robert E. Howard's centennial! From Eisner Award-winning creators Kurt Busiek and Eric Powell, this issue tells the story of one wild and fateful night in the life of a young storyteller in an Aquilonian farming community-the night that Conan and his cohorts came to town, pursued by demons straight out of hell. Always a dreamer, telling tales of great deeds in faraway lands, the storyteller gets a first-hand look at all-out action, heroism, and sacrifice on the dusty streets of his hometown. Conan rallies the entire town to defend itself or be torn to shreds. |
Conan: Book of Thoth #3
 The dread power of Thoth-amon achieves devastating new heights as the young sorcerer sets in motion a plan to place the kingdom of Stygia within his serpentine grip. Having ingratiated himself to a weak-willed heir to the crown, Thoth undertakes the systematic elimination of any who would stand in the way of the fool's assent to the throne. Yet, there is one in the Order of Ibis who grows suspicious of Thoth's solicitous relations with the prince and the increasing amount of royal blood mysteriously spilt. Will this young priest discover the truth about Thoth in time to save the King, or will the snake-god Set sink its fangs into the last, best hope for peace in a war-torn land? Conan's greatest adversary matures into a mighty doer of evil in this penultimate issue of the series chronicling Thoth's origins for the first time! |
Star Wars: Clone Wars Vol. 1 - Defense of Kamino TPB (Spanish Edition)
 Dark Horse presents Spanish-language editions of the hottest comics in the Star Wars universe! The Clone Wars have begun! Ever since they were mentioned in the very first Star Wars film, fans have been dying to know more. Attack of the Clones offered a glimpse, but "The Defense of Kamino" brings the galaxy-wide conflict into full view! New characters and new worlds are revealed as the Clone Wars spreads throughout the galaxy! Ha empezado la Guerra de los Clones! Desde que ellos fueron mencionados en la primera película de Star Wars, los fanáticos se mueren por saber mas. Attack of the Clones ofreció un vislumbre, pero--The Defense of Kamino--trae la galacia-extenso conflicto en vista completa! Nuevos personajes y nuevos mundos son revelados mientras se desplegan po todas partes en la galacia! - Este volumen colecciona Star Wars: Republic #49-50 y Star Wars: Jedi--Mace Windu. - Otros titulos selectos de Star Wars ahora en ediciones Lenguaje/Español: Star Wats: La Guerra...... |
ArchEnemies #3 (of 4)
 Roommates Ethan Baxter and Vincent Darko still don't realize that they're archenemies in their super-powered guises. They just know that they hate each other! But when tragedy strikes, comicdom's ultimate odd couple must set aside their differences to hit the road and . . . move into a mansion?? PLUS: Vincent has a cute sister, Ethan has a nightmare, and Star Fighter and the Underlord go head-to-head in the middle of an impromptu gang war. If you like fights, laughing, or stories about people, you MUST read this comic! Written by Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet ( Batman: Harley Quinn ; X-Men Unlimited) and inks by comic book veteran Joe Rubinstein (at least one-third of your comics collection). |
Conan #29
 Hellboy creator Mike Mignola takes over writing duties on Conan for a three-part story adapting one of Robert E. Howard's legendary "lost" story fragments, "The Hall of the Dead”! Pursued by a small army, Conan heads for shelter in the ancient ruins of a forgotten city, lured by a flimsy rumor of treasure. Instead, he finds the fallen idols of twisted gods and a lot of croaking creatures. Luckily, frogs are no match for a Cimmerian . . . right? From artist Cary Nord and comics visionary Mike Mignola comes one of the weirdest tales ever cooked up by Howard, taking Conan on an adventure far darker, and slimier, than he's ever faced before. � From master storyteller and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola! |
Conan: Book of Thoth #4
 Ancient evil dawns upon the land of Stygia in this horrifying conclusion to the origin of Conan's greatest adversary, Thoth-amon! After a lifetime of scheming plots, bloody rituals, and murderous betrayals, Thoth-amon achieves his dark destiny as a dreaded sorcerer of the snake-god Set, and his ultimate display of power will devastate a nation and test the will of those dedicated to protecting a world lost and broken. It is the birth of a darkness beyond reckoning, and an unexpected finale to a story that has permanent ramifications for the Conan mythos! |
Conan and the Demons of Khitai TPB
 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 never surpassed Pat...... |
Star Wars: Clone Wars Vol. 9: Endgame TPB
 Witness the untold stories of the Jedi who took a last stand against Emperor Palpatine in the moments during, and immediately after, the events in Revenge of the Sith ! Watch Darth Vader undertake a Jedi "purge" of his own in the hunt for Obi-Wan Kenobi! In the jungles of the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk, Quinlan Vos wages a battle of impossible odds against his own troops to protect his loved ones. On the icy Outer Rim world of Toola, Jedi Master Kai Huddora takes a terrified Padawan into his charge after her own master falls to Order 66. Amidst the forests of New Plymto, Dass Jennir finds himself in league with a band of rebels he'd led attacks against only days before. Not all Jedi are scattered across the galaxy however, and soon, a brave few will plot to topple Sith rule-by setting a trap for the newly unveiled Darth Vader! ï Collects Star Wars: Republic 79-83 and the one shot Star Wars: Purge ï This volume proves that while the Clone Wars have ended, the fight for the fate of the...... |
Star Wars: Omnibus - X-Wing Rogue Squadron Vol. 1 TPB
 The greatest starfighters of the Rebel Alliance become the defenders of a New Republic in this massive collection of stories featuring Wedge Antilles, hero of the Battle of Endor, and his team of ace pilots known throughout the galaxy as Rogue Squadron! Meet the Rogues for the first time and learn the fate of the galaxy immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi as the Rebellion's best pilots battle remnants of the Empire wherever its ugly agenda of fear and domination appears. Along with the critically acclaimed X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair this jam-packed volume contains tons of material never-before-collected! Collects Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Leader , Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Rebel Opposition , Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron: The Phantom Affair , Star Wars Handbook: X-Wing Rogue Squadron , almost three hundred pages, for the low price of $24.95! |
BMW Films': The Hire TPB
 The legendary series of short "webisodes" featured A-list directors such as John Woo and Ridley Scott telling tales of the Hire"an enigmatic driver and the passengers that need his transportation and protection. Now, some of the biggest names in comics bring The Hire to Dark Horse! Matt Wagner (Grendel) tells a story of a spoiled party-girl and her high-speed hunters; Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) and Kilian Plunket (Superman: Red Son) team the Driver with a schoolteacher with unfortunate mob connections; Mark Waid (Fantastic Four) and Claude St. Aubin (Dominion) tell the tale of a geeky bureaucrat with a valuable secret; and Kurt Busiek (Conan) and Steven Grant (Badlands) with Francisco Ruiz Velasco (Lone Wolf 2100) relate the story of a millionaire businessman facing a very hostile takeover. - Featuring the talents of award-winning creators Matt Wagner, Kilian Plunket, Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek, and Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell! |
ArchEnemies #4 (of 4)
 As Ethan and Vincent, they're roommates. As Star Fighter and the Underlord, they're mortal enemies. For months we've gotten to know them, but this July everything we know is about to change. In the wake of tragedy, one roommate will be forced to confront his past, while the other will embrace a shocking new future. In their darkest hour, fate will draw them into one final conflict. Star Fighter versus the Underlord. No distractions. No holds barred. One will win. One will lose. And two lives will never be the same. PLUS: some jokes. Part four of the four-part ArchEnemies: Sinners and Saints graphic novel. Written by rising star Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet ( Superman , JLA ) and inks by comics veteran Joe Rubinstein. ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. |
Conan #30
 Conan battles a gelatinous abomination older than history itself in this continuation of Robert E. Howard's "The Hall of the Dead" adapted by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and drawn by Cary Nord. Grasping, groping tentacles meet cold, hard steel as Conan struggles to avoid the churning gullet of an adversary unlike any he's faced before. In an abandoned city long lost to the hearts and memories of man, where will the Cimmerian turn for refuge? The haunting dead of this ancient place offer no solace, but they want nothing more than for Conan to join their dank and lifeless company. |
Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1
 Renowned horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale reunites with his Jonah Hex collaborator, artist Timothy Truman, to tell the grittiest, roughest, downright meanest Conan story ever seen in comics. This five-part series begins in the wretched wastes of Stygia, a burning, grinding stretch of desert so desolate the only thing more unforgiving are its inhabitants. There, Conan comes to the aid of an old ally, uncovers a scheme to acquire untold-of wealth, and punishes his foolish enemies most cruelly. Yet when his treasure hunt reveals an alluring spirit with long unsatisfied needs, the Cimmerian knows a gentler touch is required to win the day. Teaming the wild, scathing wit of Lansdale with the unflinching vision of Truman, Conan and the Songs of the Dead is an unprecedented take on the grand hero of sword-and-sorcery-pushing one of the most brutal heroes of literature to new extremes! |
Godzilla: Age of Monsters TPB
 Noriko Yoshiwara's world changed that fateful day her father discovered the big "rock." Little did she know that the discovery became Godzilla's wake-up call and set the pace for her life's work -- studying the King of the Monsters. Follow her lead and the scientist team called G-Force through Godzilla's adventures as he battles Hero Zero, Charles Barkley, and more! |