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A History of Violence is a graphic novel written by John Wagner and illustrated by Vince Locke, originally published in 1997 by Paradox Press and later by Vertigo Comics, both divisions of DC Comics. It is also the source for the film of the same name directed by David Cronenberg, the first cinematic adaption of a work by John Wagner since 1995's Judge Dredd.
The story concerns a small town Michigan cafe owner, Tom McKenna, who becomes a local hero after defending his store from an attempted robbery. When his story receives national attention, several members of the New York City Mafia arrive in town, believing him to be someone named Joey, who crossed them 20 years earlier. Whilst Tom protests his innocence to everyone, eventually his façade is dropped and he is forced to reveal his history of violence to his wife and son.

A collection of stories from 24 of the participants in one of the most talented cartoonist groups to participate in the International 24 Hour Comics Day annually -- the Denver group. This year's stories were taken from the 4th Annual Denver 24 Hour Comic Challenge on Saturday, October 20, 2007.

Among the best-known tales in Japanese history, the legend of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their disgraced master epitomizes the samurai code of honor. It has been said, 'To know the story of the 47 Ronin is to know Japan.' Retold through the ages, the legend at last comes to comics in a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated miniseries from Mike Richardson, Stan Sakai, and editorial consultant Kazuo Koike! Recounting this sweeping tale of honor and violence in all its grandeur, chapter one details the tragic incident that would seal the fate of Lord Asano and set forty-seven of his vassals on a years-long path of vengeance!
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47 Ronin (2014)
English | CBR | 156 pages | 403.66 MB

Hermes Press Proudly announces the first ever dgital release of the complete reissue of Land of the Giants. The classic Irwin Allen television series tie-in comic book Land of the Giants returns in one complete volume collecting all five issues. Hermes Press' Land of the Giants The Complete Series features stunning artwork by Lone Ranger artist and Silver Age great Tom Gill. In addition to the complete reprint of all the comic books, Land of the Giants The Complete Series features essays about the show, behind-the-scenes and never-before published documentary photos, blue-prints, models, design artwork, and more.

Avengers #15
Avengers A.I. #1
Daredevil Dark Nights #2 (of 8)
Deadpool Kills Deadpool #1 (of 4)
Dexter #1 (of 5)
Iron Man #12
Red She-Hulk #67
Superior Foes Of Spider-Man #1
Thunderbolts #12
Venom #37
What If AvX #1 (of 4)
X-Men Legacy #13

Action Comics #22
Batman Incorporated #12
Batwing #22
Detective Comics #22
Dial H #14
Earth 2 #14
Green Arrow #22
Green Lantern #22
Movement #3
Stormwatch #22
Swamp Thing #22
Trinity Of Sin Pandora #1
Trinity Of Sin The Phantom Stranger #10

From the mind of SAY ANYTHING frontman Max Bemis comes POLARITY, a manic-depressive spin on the superhero genre. Timothy Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art -- better known as Brooklyn. But after he survives a near fatal car accident, Timothy discovers that his mental instability is more than just a disorder, and that his bipolar medication hasn't just been subduing depression and uncontrollable mania...it's been suppressing his super powers! Now it's time for Timothy to stand up to his disease alongside an onslaught of wretched human villainy as he finally finds his place in the world. Each issue comes with a free download for a new original song written and performed by Max Bemis!
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Polarity v01 (2013)
English | CBR | 121 pages | 202.48 MB

John Byrne's Next Men gets re-colored and re-packaged! Starting with the prequel story 2112, strap yourself in for a wild ride as the members of Project Next Men are thrust into our world and left to their own (super-powered) devices. Collects 2112 and John Byrne's Next Men #0-6.

One empire has fallen. Two heroes are dead. It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull, Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave... and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus' hand! The Annihilation has only begun!
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Annihilation Book 03 (2007)
English | CBR | 295 pages | 572.38 MB
Collects Annihilation #1-6 & Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus #1-2.
Nova! Drax! Super-Skrull! Ronan! Quasar! Thanos! Annihilus! Silver Surfer! Galactus!

Richard Matheson's classic novel of fear and vampirism is soon to be a major motion picture starring Will Smith. The tale of the last human on an Earth overrun by the undead - returns to graphic novel format in a single volume collection of four long out-of-print books.

Writer Brian Wood and artist Becky Cloonan team to bring readers a series of done-in-one style stories focusing on the lives of everyday people leading a little more than simple everyday lives.

Having uncovered the dark secret of her enigmatic classmate, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan embraces her feelings for him, trusting Edward to keep her safe despite the risks. When a rival clan of vampires makes its way into Forks, though, the danger to Bella has never been more real. Will she make the ultimate sacrifice to protect the people dearest to her? The second volume of Twilight: The Graphic Novelcompletes the visual adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's worldwide bestselling debut novel and is a must-have for any collector's library.

The graphic novel adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, the first book in her four-volume and runaway bestseller Twilight Saga, published by Yen Press and adapted and illustrated by Korean talent Young Kim. The adjective is appropriate since Ms. Kim's monochrome artwork are just about perfect for the subject matter. Anyhow, just as the original books became best sellers, and the movie adaptation of these books box office hits, Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1 also set printing records: it sold over 66,000 copies in its first week, the largest debut for a graphic novel in the US, according to publisher Yen Press. It has already broken the record for largest first printing for a graphic novel with 350,000 copies. Of course you can ask any American teenage girl on the street if she has read Twilight and it would be safe to say she has (although we would much rather have them read many other books with better topics). If you're in the US you can ask your girlfriend or wife about it and chances are she's read it, too. And if she has, maybe now's your chance to curl and cuddle up with her with a laptop or e-reader and read the graphic novel.

This multifaceted anthology collects over 25 stories from the first decade of Jason's career, including his remarkable calling card, the novella-length thriller "Pocket Full of Rain," which has never before been published in English. Like a number of his initial stories, "Pocket" is actually drawn with realistic human beings instead of blank-faced animal characters - a true revelation for Jason fans. In fact, this book showcases three distinct styles: his earliest "realistic" drawing style (used to unsettling effect in some particularly creepy stories), an intermediate "bighead" cartoony style that still features humans (used for both humor and drama), and the "funny-animal" style he's now best known for.

Imagine a nation that has lost its ability and desire to make things…” With that tagline, we enter the world of TINKERERS, a graphic novel and “original tale of the near future” written by David Brin and illustrated by Jan Feindt. The comic book envisions a dystopian future, painting America’s flailing manufacturing sector as both victim of and primary accomplice to its own demise. As much an economic tale as a moral one, TINKERERS’ authors clearly have the US industry’s failings in their crosshairs.

The first two volumes chronicling the unique art and design of Roger Dean met with huge critical and popular success. Views (1975) went straight to number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list and went on to sell over a million copies. Magnetic Storm (1984) sold over 650,000 copies. These new editions, reworked to accompany the publication of the third book in the trilogy, Dragon's Dream, showcase the instantly recognizable work of Roger Dean. Views showcases the first seven years of Roger Dean's work after his graduation from the Royal College of Art in 1968. It includes paintings and graphics; branding such as the Yes typography and the first Virgin Records logo; groundbreaking stage sets; and album art including iconic early Yes covers such as the award-winning Tales From Topographic Oceans. The new edition streamlines the original square format and retains the combination of concept sketches and brilliantly displayed finished work. Featuring a new foreword, revised typography, and graphic openers and identifying icons, Views showcases and celebrates the art that defined an era.

Collected for the first time, here are the twelve extraordinary illustrated volumes that form the graphic novel of THE VAMPIRE LESTAT. Evocative full-color paintings and an artful abridgment of the original text capture the inimitable spirit and atmosphere of this passionate, complex, and thrilling tale. The story begins in our own time with Lestat, tall, blond, and handsome, a world-renowned rock star. His gifts are timeless, his youth never withers. But he was not always the powerful and famous child of darkness. Before his long earth-encrusted sleep, he was an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-Revolutionary France. It was then that he came face-to-face with the incarnation of evil and the temptations of love that he has ravenously pursued through time. Where it has led him and what he has become is the heart of the tale that has captured millions of readers.

It's 2007. Harry Wyckoff is a lawyer who gets sucked into the secret society of Wild Palms - a cabal of fascist thugs and virtual reality visionaries led by the charismatic Senator Anton 'Tony' Kreutzer. Kreutzer wishes to control the minds of his followers ("New Realists") and the destiny of the world through drugs (Mimezine), religion (Symthiotics) - and television. Harry Wyckoff must fight for the life of his mind as he's flug into a nightmare of smoke and funhouse mirrors; his struggle can only lead to tragedy...or transcendence. In this brave new world, interactive sitcoms commune with death squads, Japanese mythology and Brian Wilson: nothing is real.

Move over Uncle Scrooge! The richest character in comic book history is about to get his due. Harvey Comics' original creation Richie Rich, the Poor Little Rich Boy, represented the fantasies of every comic book-loving kid growing up in the 1960s and 70s. Now, Dark Horse is delighted to present the ultimate tribute to the boy who has everything - and we mean everything! This mega compilation of the essential Richie collects his earliest and most substantial stories for the first time ever. Created by Sid Jacbson and Warren Kremer as a back-up feature in Little Dot comics in 1953, Richie Rich went on to become Harvey's biggest money maker, appearing in over fifty different spin-off titles over the next 40 years. In addition to the magnificent comic art of Warren Kremer, Richie was also drawn by animation great Steve Muffatti and comics legend Ernie Colon.

From the moment Fidel Castro captures Havana in 1959, 17-year-old Sonya believes in the promise of the Cuban Revolution. A medical student who dreams of becoming a painter, she joins the militia and finds herself caught between idealism and ideology. As a volunteer medic at the Bay of Pigs, she's imprisoned and tortured by her own comrades. Physically and emotionally scarred upon returning home, Sonya searches for fulfillment in art. But when she realizes that none of her efforts, by gun or brush, fall in line with Castro's regime, Sonya must make agonizing choices between her family, her lover and her beloved country.