The deepest mystery of the Grail finally begins to unfold itself to Julien as he recovers from a nearly lethal bout of alcohol withdrawal. The weird, isolated village of the Grail has been held by the Dukes of Lorraine in complete secrecy for untold centuries . . . but why? If Julien can win the trust of the village inhabitants, if he can avoid being captured by Lorraine's brutal Imperial Guard, he just might find out! And he'll have some help from none other than Lorraine's banished daughter, Isabelle! Isabelle is a powerful sorceress, and she has motive enough to hate her father bitterly. But are her goals and Julien's the same?
Joe R. Lansdale puts a new spin on an old classic with this four-part adaptation of master-storyteller Robert E. Howard's classic tale of terror Pigeons from Hell . Set in the deep south, Pigeons tells the story of a damned house with a wicked past whose vile form casts a shadow of death on all who dare to enter. At dusk, as the sun slumps below the horizon, scores of pigeons can be seen flocking from the house in waning sunlight. The pigeons, they say, are the souls of the damned escaping from the very bowels of Hell itself. Joe R. Lansdale (author of such works as Bubba Ho-Tep, The Nightrunners , and The Drive-In ) is no stranger to comics, having worked on Batman, The Lone Ranger, Jonah Hex , and Robert E. Howard's Conan . He is joined by comics newcomer Nathan Fox. Together Lansdale and Fox are a powerhouse of visual storytelling, perfectly suited for the dark and dismal world of Robert E. Howard's horror classic Pigeons from Hell . Legendary horror aficionado Joe R. Lansdale puts a new spin on an old......
In light of recent events, Darth Krayt deems it time to teach a lesson in obedience-to the entire galaxy! Emperor Krayt is displeased, and the price of betrayal will be exacted from an entire race, their suffering rippling to the edges of the Outer Rim. Yet his wrath will not stop there, as even among his own ranks failure will be dealt with cruelly and with lasting results. Old allegiances will be tested, and new bonds will be formed through pain and anger. This is what happens when the Sith rule the galaxy! The unfettered fury of the Sith!
With Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia captured by an ambitious Imperial officer, Admiral Ackbar considers sending a squad of new, experimental starfighters to save the Rebellion's greatest heroes from certain death! On an Imperial station, Luke and Leia do their best to distract their cruel captor from the rest of Rebels still loose in the facility. Unfortunately, Imperials have found Deena Shan, the Rebel team's last hope for success. Deena is cornered into a decision of disastrous proportions for herself and everyone around her. By the time Ackbar deems a rescue mission worth the risk, there may be no one left to save. * This new story is set in the months after Star Wars: A New Hope , starring Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.
The Scoobies' mysterious new foes have obtained a powerful instrument that may destroy everything that Buffy has worked so hard to build. Acclaimed screenwriter, Drew Goddard ( Lost, Cloverfield ) continues his fun-filled romp through Tokyo with Wolves at the Gate part 3. The critically acclaimed Buffy Season Eight continues with Joss Whedon as executive producer, with Georges Jeanty ( The American Way ) as series artist, Jon Foster art on the regular cover and Georges Jeanty art on the variant cover. Written by acclaimed television scribe Drew Goddard! NOTES: IF YOU BUY ONE COPY OF THIS COMIC, YOU HAVE A 1 IN 4 CHANCE TO RECEIVE THE VARIANT COVER WITH ARTWORK BY GEORGES JEANTY INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR COVER. TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE REGULAR COVER, YOU MUST BUY 2 COPIES. ORDER 4 COPIES OF ISSUE #14 TO GUARANTEE YOUR COPY OF THIS VARIANT. THE JEANTY VARIANT WILL NOT BE SOLD SEPARATELY.
B.P.R.D.: 1946 rises to its astounding conclusion as Bruttenholm at last comes face to face with one of the most diabolical villains to emerge from the Third Reich, a mad genius whose creations will plague the B.P.R.D. for years to come. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Joshua Dysart ( Violent Messiahs , Swamp Thing , Conan and the Midnight God ) and drawn by Paul Azaceta ( Grounded ), B.P.R.D.: 1946 chronicles the first investigation of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense in the ruins of post-World War II Berlin. * Comic Book Resources ranked Mike Mignola as one of the top five best writers in 2007!
Better Days concludes with a brutal showdown when one of Serenity's crew is taken captive and tortured. The gang must put their enduring differences aside and work together to save one of their own, even if it may mean losing the cash prize of a lifetime. Joss Whedon returns to his blockbuster hit Serenity, reuniting with Brett Matthews and Will Conrad, his collaborators on the bestselling 2005 series Those Left Behind . Adam Hughes joins the team for covers. Joss Whedon and Brett Matthews return to Serenity !
The pirate Rav has nearly every bounty hunter in the galaxy looking for Cade Skywalker, but he never anticipated what would happen if Cade came looking for him. Scores will be settled the unfriendly way. Taking control of your future sometimes means cutting loose your past!
The terrible secrets of Saint Sebastien come to light as Abe pushes deeper into the mystery of the island and a legacy of evil that spans the life of humanity itself. Written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and featuring the haunting art of Jason Shawn Alexander ( Damn Nation, The Secret, The Escapists ), Abe Sapien: The Drowning is the story of Hellboy mainstay Abe Sapien's first solo adventure. "There is just one word for Alexander's art: amazing."- Silver Bullet Comics
Fan-favorite creators Rick Remender and Mat Broome continue their epic tale of the final days of Earth's last heroes! With half the team ensnared by The Smiling Man within the city of Loge, the mysterious man known as Black must choose between claiming the Hammer of Thor and rescuing his former teammates. Meanwhile, in the remains of New York, Prairie Ghost and Soldier American come face to face with the soul-possessing Scarecrow Sinister and discover that nothing is as it seems. * Top creators put an exciting new spin on the superhero genre! READ THE END LEAGUE INTERVIEW HERE .
Emily has a joke for you: What's deliciously satisfying and best served cold? . . . Revenge! In this third issue of our new miniseries, our poor, unsuspecting readers will be subjected to an education in the fine art of revenge from the mini queen of mischief, Emily. But for this issue she'd prefer to be referred to as "Her Royal Revengenator", okay? Anyway, this issue also contains the third chapter in our ongoing serial "Dead Cat Walking", an all-new guest artist Trip-Out, and lots and lots of vicious, vengeful revenge.
Having traveled from her base in Scotland, Buffy ventures to the heart of Japan in order to reclaim her stolen scythe, in Drew Goddard's conclusion to Wolves at the Gate . Along the way, Buffy and the legion of Slayers join forces with the irresistible Dracula to defeat a tight-nit group of nefarious vampires, in which the Slayers suffer a massive hit. The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Joss Whedon as executive producer, with Georges Jeanty ( The American Way ) as series artist, and Jon Foster on covers. Written by acclaimed television scribe Drew Goddard! NOTES: IF YOU BUY ONE COPY OF THIS COMIC, YOU HAVE A 1 IN 4 CHANCE TO RECEIVE THE VARIANT COVER WITH ARTWORK BY GEORGES JEANTY INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR COVER. TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE REGULAR COVER, YOU MUST BUY 2 COPIES. ORDER 4 COPIES OF ISSUE #15 TO GUARANTEE YOUR COPY OF THIS VARIANT. THE JEANTY VARIANT WILL NOT BE SOLD SEPARATELY.
Angel ships bi-weekly in June! First up, Angel: After the Fall #8, concluding the stories of what happened to Angel's friends and family during their first night in hell. In this issue: Gwen begins to fulfill her destiny, Gunn begins his journey down the darkest path imaginable, and LA's citizens deal with being cast into Hell. It's the stories we've been waiting for as the sold-out smash series continues, courtesy of Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, Scott Tipton (co-writing Gunn's chapter) and a host of dynamic artists.
Angel ships bi-weekly in June! First up, Angel: After the Fall #8, concluding the stories of what happened to Angel's friends and family during their first night in hell. In this issue: Gwen begins to fulfill her destiny, Gunn begins his journey down the darkest path imaginable, and LA's citizens deal with being cast into Hell. It's the stories we've been waiting for as the sold-out smash series continues, courtesy of Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, Scott Tipton (co-writing Gunn's chapter) and a host of dynamic artists.
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!
The second of two Angel issues arrives this month, and it brings with it an all-new artist, Nick Runge (artist on the 'First Night' Wesley story). We've kept you waiting long enough now, it's back to work for Angel. The gang's all here as the forces of evil attack from all sides. But Angel's not just fighting for his own life, the fate of someone he never thought he'd see again hangs in the balance. A new chapter of Angel: After the Fall begins, courtesy of Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, and Runge. In TFAW stores June 25! This is the exclusive TFAW photo variant. You won't find it at your local shop. It won't be at any other online comic book store. TFAW.com-bringing you unbeatable prices and selection with the best customer service on the net! Limit 2 per customer.
As the first chapter in this epic tale reaches its penultimate point, Angel issues a challenge to someone-a lot of someones, actually-that he can't possibly win. Meanwhile, Spike considers changing sides as this hellish new status quo presents some opportunities he can't pass up. And we promise a shock ending more explosive than even those of the first three issues. Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch and Franco Urru continue their march through a Los Angeles truly gone to hell.
A new two-part story begins as one of the Sith's most wily opponents risks everything to gain ground against the Empire! For seven years, outlaw Admiral Gar Stazi has led the remains of the Galactic Alliance in hit-and-run operations against the Sith-led Empire. When word reaches him of a nearly completed, top-secret Imperial construction, he gambles his entire fleet to seize the project and turn the tide of war against the Sith! Last Stand of the Galactic Alliance!
Conan the Cimmerian #0 marks a transitional period in young Conan's life, as he spurns the magicians, turncoats, and legal trappings of the cities he's seen in order to return to the beloved northern frontiers of Cimmeria, where he was born and raised. It also marks a turning point in the artistic muscle that will fuel Conan's adventures throughout 2008 and beyond. Writer Timothy Truman and Argentine artist Tomas Giorello are joined by renowned colorist Jose Villarrubia in this special issue, as they deliver their adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "Cimmeria" poem. And what's up with Conan? He fights for his life when he crosses paths with a pack of Vanir raiders on the Cimmerian border! Taking our brutal barbarian into his next exciting era!
After last issue's bloody surprises and frightening, new terrors, Claire and Janet follow a mysterious lawman away from the gore-filled plantation house to seek advice from a strange, obsessive-compulsive hermit. While they can't leave their friends (or what's left of them) behind for long, this may be their only chance at escape. Or maybe they'll just find a quick death, if they're lucky. Haunted by dangerous shape-shifting shadows, reanimated bodies of the dead, and the dark heart of the mansion itself, the panic-stricken twins would rather take a chance finding answers in the demented shack of a madman than spend another minute in the hell that still holds their friends captive! * Written by celebrated horror author Joe R. Lansdale (writer of Bubbu Ho-Tep, Batman , Jonah Hex, Conan ) * Based on the classic horror story by Conan creator Robert E. Howard!
Lorraine swallows up Prussia and Austria, reuniting the ancient empire of Charlemagne. But it's only the first step in a brutal, worldwide campaign of mass ethnic cleansing and murder. Genevieve is to become Lorraine's empress . . . but how much longer can she turn a blind eye to his genocidal madness? Julien, meanwhile, has found refuge in the secret valley of the Holy Grail, the very place where Lorraine is most vulnerable. But he is overwhelmed by the mysteries he has uncovered. A village forced into slavery and isolation for untold centuries . . . a magical brew that kills anyone who drinks it . . . and over it all looms the dark, forbidding Castle of the Holy Grail. What does it all mean?
Zayne Carrick faces off against one of the Jedi Masters who framed him for the murder of his fellow Padawans in this shocking conclusion to "Exalted"! When Zayne and his con-artist companion Gryph decided to risk it all in an attempt to prove Zayne's innocence, they never expected a consequence for failure quite like this! Their plans ruined and their future bleak, Zayne and Gryph need to act fast or the history and traditions of an entire world could fall victim to another display of madness by the secret Jedi Covenant! Will another Jedi fall to the Prophecy?
Danger comes to the most secret location in the galaxy in this first part of a new story! There is a place, hidden to all but a select few, where some of the most powerful figures in the galaxy reside. As Cade Skywalker travels there with a mission of upmost importance, an undetected pursuer may put Cade's clandestine destination at terrible risk! Discover the Hidden Temple. A place of peace and sanctuary--enter at your own risk!
After being shot through the other side of a black hole, Heath Huston finds himself in a shadow universe marooned on the desolate planet Westx. A stranger in a strange place, the last Fear Agent enters a world populated by gun-slinging robots, venomous mutants, and buxom cowgirls in this six-part sci-fi western shot through the heart. Creators Rick Remender and Tony Moore reunite to bring you the good, the bad, and the ugly days of Heath Huston, outlaw . . . it's high noon in dead space. * Tony Moore returns to Fear Agent !
On a hot tip, Buffy and Willow head to Manhattan hoping to unlock the secrets of Buffy's mysterious scythe, but something goes terribly awry when Buffy suddenly finds herself transported to an unknown world, and into the path of future Slayer Fray. Buffy creator Joss Whedon teams with his Fray co-creator Karl Moline in "Time of Your Life." Jo Chen and Georges Jeanty join the team for covers. * Joss Whedon and Karl Moline reunite! Fray in Season Eight!
This is a 1:10 Variant Cover. Retailers had to order 10 copies of Angel #10 to get just one of these, and you can get your hands on yours for this low-low price. We're working hard every day to prove that we've got just the thing for your collection! Months ago, Los Angeles went to hell. Or maybe hell came to Los Angeles. Find out the truth once and for all. Plus, someone's been manipulating everyone from the start. Angel would very much like to meet him, and he'll tear through every demon in LA to do so. Meanwhile, Spike has something important to tell Wesley, Illyria has a new role, and what the hell is Gunn keeping in the basement? Joss Whedon and Brian Lynch are joined by artist Nick Runge to bring you the newest chapter in the smash hit Angel: After the Fall! Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot) Brian Lynch (w) Nick Runge (a) Brian Miller, Alex Garner (c)
GET READY TO RAISE SOME HELL! Spinning out of the 'First Night' events in Angel: After the Fall comes the official story of Spike's first months in hell, and the adventures that invariably find him. How did he end up here? Why is Illyria with him? And exactly how did he come to set up shop in a certain famous mansion in Beverly Hills? These are just a few of the questions answered in this gripping new series! It's all the hell, and none of the Angels with our favorite hell raising vampire, in the first of four issues courtesy of the After the Fall team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru! This is the exclusive TFAW photo variant wrap-around cover. You won't find it at your local shop. It won't be at any other online comic book store. You'll only find it here at TFAW.com-bringing you unbeatable prices and selection with the best customer service on the net! Limit 2 per customer.
Dr. Henry Jones Jr. may be the world's preeminent archeologist, but that doesn't mean he's spent his life in the library! Ready and able to do whatever it takes to preserve the final remnants of history's most significant happenings, he'll go head-to-head against Hitler's elite who want nothing more than to exploit objects of ancient power in pursuit of world dominance! Be there for the beginning of this roller coaster thrill ride of non-stop excitement as Indiana Jones dons his hat, packs his whip, and undertakes an endeavor more awesome than anything ever! Indiana Jones sets out on an all-new adventure that will take him around the globe!
