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The Man Who Grew His Beard is Belgian cartoonist Olivier Schrauwen's first American book after having staked a reputation as one of Europe's most talented storytellers. It collects seven short stories, each a head-spinning display of craft and storytelling that mixes early twentieth-century comics influences like Winsor McCay with a thoroughly contemporary voice that provokes and entertains with subversively surreal humor and subtle criticism of twentieth-century tropes and images. The stories themselves, though each stands alone, are intertwined thematically, offering peeks into the minds of semi-autistic, achingly isolated men and their feverish inner worlds and how they interact and contrast with their real environment. Though Schrauwen taps "surrealist" or "absurdist" impulses in his work, you will not read a more careful and precise collection of stories this year. The stories included are: "Hair Types," a hilarious piece that on the surface explores the pseudoscientific classification of personality as a function of hair but becomes something more akin to a fable about self-fulfilling prophecy; "Chromo Congo," a silent story about two men on safari who meet a corpulent and obnoxious hunter; as well as "The Task," "The Man Who Grew His Beard," "The Lock," "The Cave," and "The Imaginist."

Lady Rawhide, the masked heroine of the West, returns in an all-new adventure! This time, she faces not only the corrupt forces of the government - bent on cowing the populace through privation and cruelty - but also a new team of vigilantes: The Sisters of the White Rose. The Sisters, inspired by Lady Rawhide's actions, have taken up the struggle against tyranny. Although she supports the Sisters' aims, Lady Rawhide is forced to stand against their bloody methods! Collects issues #1-5 of Lady Rawhide.

Collecting the landmark first year of Harbinger in the Valiant Universe!
Outside the law. Inside your head. You've never met a team of super-powered teenagers quite like the Renegades. Skipping across the country in a desperate attempt to stay one step ahead of the authorities, psionically-powered teenager Peter Stanchek only has one option left - run. But he won't have to go it alone. As the shadowy corporation known as the Harbinger Foundation draws close on all sides, Peter will have to find and recruit other unique individuals like himself... other troubled, immensely powerful youths with abilities beyond their control. Their mission? Bring the fight back to the Harbinger Foundation's founder Toyo Harada - and dismantle his global empire brick by brick...
Collecting the sold-out HARBINGER (2012-2016) #0-14, the Harbinger Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 also comes jam-packed with more than 20 pages of never-before-seen art and extras, direct from the Valiant vaults.

Imagine you're married to the worst bad guy from your favorite sci-fi movie. An alien dictator feared throughout the universe, who will kill you if you leave -- but you need to escape for the sake of your three children. All you have are your wits, your bodyguard, and three guns. Welcome to EMPRESS, your new favorite comic.

English translation of the Japanese manga Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" (異世界居酒屋「のぶ」).
GOURMET FANTASY UNFOLDS AT AN OTHERWORLDLY EATERY IN UDON ENTERTAINMENT'S NEWEST MANGA SERIES
A Japanese style pub called "Nobu" exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away... With over 900,000 copies already in print in Japan, the OTHERWORLDLY IZAKAYA NOBU manga series hits North American shelves in September 2018 through UDON Entertainment.
The series is written by Natsuya Semikawa and illustrated by Virginia Nitouhei. Each volume of this delightful manga is packed with tidbits about both Japanese and German cuisine, for which publisher UDON Entertainment have included a hearty helping of footnotes for fervent foodies.
The manga arrives hot on the heels of the anime adaptation, Isekai Izakaya: Koto Aitheria no Izakaya Nobu, which will be simulcast worldwide via Bandai Channel, Amazon Video, and Hulu in April 2018. The anime series is produced by Sunrise, and directed by Katsumi Ono (Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's, Symphogear G/GX/AXZ).
OTHERWORLDLY IZAKAYA NOBU Vol.1 arrives in stores everywhere September 2018. Subsequent volumes of the series will be published every two months.

Collects Spider-Man 2099 (1992-1996) #15-22, Ravage 2099 #15, X-Men 2099 #5, Doom 2099 #14, Punisher 2099 #13.
Return to the world of 2099! Just as Alchemax prepares to power up its new floating city of Valhalla, an all-new Thor appears, determined to claim the city for his fellow Aesir. But is this a Thunder God worthy of the name? Judging by the way he's hitting on Miguel O'Hara's girlfriend, maybe not. It will take the combined efforts of Spider-Man 2099 and his future cohorts Doom, Punisher, Ravage and the X-Men to uncover the truth about these apparent Asgardians before Thor brings down the hammer on the world of tomorrow! And even if Thor doesn't, Bloodsword will. Miguel might have to take refuge in cyberspace -- even though that could spell the end of his secret identity!

Far away from here, in a land almost no human has ever seen, live the fantastically funny Smurfs! Only three-apples high, The Smurfs live in mushroom houses, eat sarsaparilla and cake, and speak their very own Smurfy language. But life in the village isn't always fun and fancy-free, not with the villainous sorcerer Gargamel and his snarling cat Azrael nearby! Papercutz is proud to present the complete collection of classic Smurf-tastic adventures from world-renowned cartoonist Peyo in this graphic novel series. These charming stories are some of the Smurfiest comics ever made!

What if the time machines could only go forward, never backward?
What if each new future was worse than the last one?
What if the only escape was to leap forward again?
Welcome to the The Accelerators, a nonstop sci-fi adventure about a group of ragtag time travelers lost in the future, searching for a way home.
At the center of the story is Spatz, a teenage time refugee who thinks he's been caught up in this time turmoil by accident. Little by little, future by future, Spatz realizes that in fact he is the source of it all this chaos, and maybe also the salvation.
VOLUME 3 - RELATIVITY
Our heroes have been scattered across the timeline, and must find a way to reunite.
Spatz has been stranded in a distant future controlled by an insane gang of Time Criminals, with no chance of escape. Meanwhile, the rest of the group arrives at the mythical 88th Century, where they meet an older version of Spatz, who seems to have gone completely insane. How many Spatzes are there, and what do they really want?
This acclaimed series features time-warping artwork by Gavin Smith (Human City) and electrifying colors by Tim Yates (Anne Bonnie), with a story by creator and screenwriter R.F.I. Porto. This volume collects The Accelerators #11-15.

The classic 1950's space adventures are back! Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro were attending Space Academy, in a TV series that sparked novels, comic strips, and merchandise. This edition is from October 1953, "The Space Traitor": Bob Keen is about to be commissioned into the Solar Guard, but helps his brother escape from a prison on the moon.

from warped minds that brought you Vincent Price Presets comes another fright-fest featuring master of horror. This time our favorite ghoulish guide is featured in four original stories that are guaranteed to make you change your pants.

In the year 3499, programmed UNION Soldier 034 infiltrates the Separatist City of Subterra in search of the Psion Machine, humanity's most sought-after and cryptic super technology. The mission falls apart when he finds that he and the infamous machine share a puzzling bond.

EVERYTHING CHANGES HERE.
The stage is set for the final battle as the first ever Firefly event concludes, with Sheriff Mal Reynolds -- yeah, he's still getting used to it too -- making a choice that may cost him those he loves most, whether he knows it or not...
Collects Firefly #23-24 and Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #1.

More of a collection of one-shots dealing with different characters in the Marvel Universe who are hunted by Osborn, The List sets the status quo for many books. Every story also contains a back-up feature.
After the shocking conclusion to Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia, Norman Osborn decides it's time to reveal his endgame - and the entire Marvel Universe must pay!
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Daredevil - The Devil's Hand (2010)
English | CBR | 197 pages | 273.67 MB
Collects Dark Reign: The List - Daredevil #1, Daredevil (1998-2011) #501-507.

Malcolm Reynolds's crew shook the 'verse to its core when they laid bare the crimes against humanity undertaken by their sinister government - the Alliance. Always outlaws, Mal, a very pregnant Zoe, new pilot River Tam, and the other surviving crew members are in greater danger than ever. Meanwhile, everyone is asking the same question . . .

"One of Serenity's greatest mysteries is finally revealed in The Shepherd's Tale, filling in the life of one of the show's most beloved characters - Shepherd Book! Who was Book before meeting Mal and the rest of the Serenity crew? How did he become one of their most trusted allies? And how did he find God in a bowl of soup? Answers to these and more questions about Book's past are uncovered in this original graphic novel by rising stars Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible, Terminator, Fringe) and Chris Samnee (Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps, Daredevil). A pivotal chapter in the ongoing Serenity saga, The Shepherd's Tale is also a rollicking, action-packed epic in its own right! ""Dark Horse's Serenity displays the key ingredients of the series in a substantial and entertaining way."" - BrokenFrontier.com"

"Serenity: Better Days, from Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews, follows everyone's favorite space cowboys in an action-packed adventure where the crew takes on a heist that promises a big payoff. But when someone is taken captive, the gang must put aside their enduring differences and work together, at the risk of losing their cash prize. Joss Whedon is joined by a great roster of writers, including comedian Patton Oswalt, Dr. Horrible and The Shepherd's Tale cowriter Zack Whedon, and Jim Krueger (Avengers/Invaders), in this special expanded edition!This volume includes the miniseries Serenity: Better Days, the short stories ""Serenity: The Other Half"" and the previously uncollected ""Serenity: Downtime,"" and the one-shot Serenity: Float Out."

The ragtag crew of Serenity - mercenaries, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute - pursue fast cash and a little peace along the fringes of space. On a scavenger mission that promises a big payoff, they realize too late that they are being played by an old enemy with a grudge. Written by series creator Joss Whedon and show writer Brett Matthews, this new edition features the extras previously only available in the limited deluxe edition!

English translation of the Japanese manga Boys Run the Riot (ボーイズ・ラン・ザ・ライオット).
High schooler Ryo knows he's transgender, but he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryo "dresses like a boy." He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully... The only time Ryo feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryo sees someone he didn't expect: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class has the same taste in fashion as him! At last, Ryo has someone he can open up to - and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to the world.

In the future there is no more natural death, no needs unfilled and everything you could ever want is yours...as long as you're one of the chosen ones to live in this new Utopia and you're willing to subjugate yourself to these new self-proclaimed gods with "IX"s emblazoned on them. Do the ends truly justify the means? Is a utopia built on genocide worth the price? Aphrodite, Velocity, Hades and the other Nines establish fiefdoms in this new world and attempt to rule. Their internal clashes have escalated, but they are forced to put that aside as they face off against the relentless hordes of the Darkness. The sins of the past have come to claim those who would pretend to be Gods.
Collects IXth GENERATION #1-4 & IXth GENERATION: HIDDEN FILES #1.