From the acclaimed critic and award-winning author of Anno Dracula comes a bitingly satirical story of superheroism, soap opera and alternative reality -- for readers of Austin Grossman’s Soon I Will Be Invincible and George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards. When Chrissie Chambers (model actress whatever) discovers her soap opera character is about to be killed off, she finally stops dieting and discovers hitherto untapped supernatural abilities. Meanwhile, Chrissie’s aunt - former national heroine Lady Shade - goes missing. Afraid for Jasmine’s safety and itching to costume-up, Chrissie and her ghost-possessed best friend Loulee break into Devil’s Dyke, the asylum where Jasmine works as a therapist with the most dangerous cutthroats (supervillains) in Britain… only to find the inmates have taken over… Chrissie debuts successfully as a cloak (superheroine), but who will become the arch-nemesis of Lady Shade II? In Chrissie’s timeline, the Beatles didn’t split up and recorded a hallucinodelic album in 1972 – Never Mind (strictly, Never Mind the Beatles) – which literally changed the world. Set in an alternative 2020s London, this hugely entertaining, darkly humorous superhero tale is packed with Newman’s trademark wit, and comes with wickedly sharp edges.

Create a stunning bouquet of origami flowers with 25 beautiful step-by-step projects and 200 sheets of gorgeously floral, tear-out origami paper. The perfect two-in-one package: pick your favourite flower, tear out your chosen paper then get folding straight away! 25 origami flowers to fold 200 double-sided sheets 76 gorgeous paper designs 100% flower power! Create a glorious origami garden in vibrant paper with 25 beautiful projects to choose from. Tulip, dahlia, iris or rose: which will you pick? With 200 tear-out sheets in 76 floral and leafy designs, it’s time to fold, flourish and let your creativity blossom! Perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced papercrafters looking for both a sourcebook of stunning papers and fresh ideas. 25 stunning yet simple flower projects, all explained clearly with step-by-step illustrations . Each design comes with a difficulty level, so you can build your skills at your own pace. Choose from tulips, dahlias, lilies and roses plus two stunning wreath projects; also included are leaves and stems to complete your floral arrangements. The 200 sheets of paper are the perfect weight and size for origami . Each sheet is double-sided: one side features a stunning floral pattern while on the other is a bold pop of solid colour for contrast. The papers are 17 × 17cm (6½ × 6½in) square; larger than standard origami papers (which are 15 × 15cm/6 × 6in) to allow for the papers to be cut up to fold smaller components, or to be trimmed down to standard size if required. The book begins with an introduction to essential folding techniques , including horizontal, vertical and diagonal folds, as well as more advanced techniques like the reverse fold and accordion fold. Create individual flowers, craft a floral wreath or design a stunning table centrepiece to last. With easy-to-follow diagrams and practical tips, Flower Power makes it simple to transform paper into blooming works of art. A translation of the original French edition.

26 colourful mini monsters to crochet, complete with wings, fangs, tentacles and tails, and bursting with personality! The newest title in Sarah Abbondio’s quarter-of-a-million-selling hit series! Crochet your own collection of quirky and colourful mini monsters. Choose from 26 fun, easy-to-make projects and create a throng of tiny stash-busting monsters. Using small amounts of yarn and simple stitches, you can crochet a whole collection, from vibrant outer-space creatures to super-cute loveable characters, each with their own cheeky personality. Simply follow the straightforward illustrated crochet techniques to get started. Crochet and collect the whole set of these fun and friendly little amigurumi monsters! 26 quick-and-easy, stash-busting amigurumi projects, perfect for making on the move; All of the necessary techniques illustrated step by step; Simple stitches and easy-to-follow patterns perfect for beginners and up; The 26 cheeky mini monsters can be used as keychains, bag pendants or simply to make and collect! Hooked on amigurumi? There are more adorable mini creatures to make in this best-selling series! Find them in The Mini Amigurumi Animals Kit (9781800923904), an all-in-one kit containing all you need to create a cheeky elephant and jolly octopus, and the Mini Amigurumi Animals Card Deck (9781800923881) featuring 50 adorable animals to crochet in a colourful, on-the-go card deck!

Villains unite as a misfit team plans the heist of the century robbing the Justice League s outer-space headquarters in a new series from the Wonder Woman and Black Magick team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott! Get ready for twists and turns galore as frequent collaborators, Eisner Award-winners, and bona fide comic book superstars Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott re-team for a slick, stylish, and villain-forward heist adventure set firmly in DC s top-selling All In era, starring fan-favorite DC villains! Cheetah and Cheshire have an ambitious target: robbing the Justice League s Watchtower headquarters, with a particularly lucrative and powerful item in mind. All that stands between them and pulling off the most daring heist in history are a few tiny complications, like the most sophisticated orbital platform ever constructed, its AI-driven security system, and one other thing the smartest and most powerful heroes in the DC Universe. Of course, they ll need to assemble the right crew to pull this off Can this team of misfits and oddballs not only do the impossible but get away with it? This volume collects Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1 6 and includes the entire series (the story is complete in one volume).

He s the toughest soldier in comics and the heart of Easy Company. From the beaches of Normandy to the forests of Europe, Sgt. Rock leads his men through the fiercest battles of World War II. These classic tales of grit, sacrifice, and brotherhood define the golden age of war comics. DC Finest: Sgt. Rock The Rock of Easy Co. collects G.I. Combat #68 and Our Army at War #81 122, chronicling the earliest and most iconic stories of Sgt. Frank Rock and his legendary unit, Easy Company. Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, these stories blend explosive action with emotional depth, portraying the horrors and heroism of war through the eyes of ordinary soldiers. This volume introduces readers to the unforgettable cast of Easy Company and the unshakable man who led them.

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham s detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It s Law & Order meets Batman with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City s Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you ve never seen before.

Take your artwork to new heights with this sketchbook celebrating Castle in the Sky, Studio Ghibli’s spellbinding tale about a boy and a girl and their high-flying quest to find the legendary floating castle, Laputa. This one-of-a-kind sketchbook featuring a tactile cloth cover with foil stamping, lay-flat binding, and extra-thick pages is perfect for writers, artists, and animation fans alike. © 1986 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli

Dive into the wonderful world of Ponyo , Studio Ghibli’s beloved animated film ab out a friendship between a boy and a magical goldfish , with this collection of postcards to keep or send. Featuring 30 final frames from the film—all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed—these postcards are a must-have for animation fans of all ages. © 2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMT

The hit Crunchyroll anime series finally adapted into English! Follow the journey of Ashito Aoi as he sets his sights on turning pro in the cutthroat world of youth soccer. Volume 1 of the Aoashi Omnibus from Titan Manga collects and translates Volumes 1-3 of the original award-winning Japanese manga series. To the world stage! Glory and ambition lie ahead of young Ashito Aoi as he takes the first steps to becoming a pro soccer player. But after being catapulted into a new harsh environment, can he hold onto his spider's thread and climb his way to the top?A fateful encounter on Futami Beach in Ehime, Japan leads to the meeting between Fukuda Tatsuya; once a rising star and a player on the cusp of greatness whose career ended all too soon, and Aoi Ashito; a brash and hot-headed striker who loves soccer despite his selfish tendencies. After being selected to try out for the Tokyo City Esperion Youth club, Ashito Aoi stakes his future on the chance to create a better life for his single mother and older brother, all while realizing his own shortcomings and dealing with the highly competitive world of J-Youth Soccer. With a mix of competitive high school soccer and a true-to-life representation of soccer and youth academies, Aoashi volume 1 starts the journey of the award-winning manga series.

The biggest collection of outback antics featuring the ever-popular, ever-rebel-without-a-cause, ever-tank-loving Tank Girl!Three spectacular omnibuses from creators Alan Martin and a host of legendary comics artists – a must-have for fans. This epic slipcase collects three next-level volumes of Tank Girl which showcase hijinks and capers galore! With art from industry legends such as Jim Mahfood and Mike McMahon (plus many more!) putting pizzazz to the page with classic characters including Booga, Jet-Girl, Sub-Girl and the gang! Includes four exclusive art cards! All three volumes include new cover art exclusive to this slipcase set! Total Tank Girl: Tank Girl returns for more classic carnage in this bumper-sized collection of three madcap adventures! Collecting Everybody Loves Tank Girl, Solid State Tank Girl and Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising!Tank Girl: Everybody Loves Tank Girl: Everyone's favorite outback anarchist is back to blow things up, swear profusely and offend the elderly! Alan C. Martin teams up with wunderkind Jim Mahfood to bring you Tank Girl as you've never seen her: wild, raw, foul-mouthed and forever rockin' but rendered in a style that will bring pleasure to thine eyes. Meet The Wee Wee Brothers, travel south to a Hippie Fest with all the gang, take a tour around Booga's factory, and let Tank Girl show you How To Dress Quite Good. Tank Girl: Solid State Tank Girl: Spawned in Booga's testicle, Anti Tank Girl is the worst nemesis Tank Girl has ever faced, and she's out to replace Tank Girl for good! TG and her gang of misfits will have to draw on all their innermost powers to defeat the disgusting doppelganger before it's too late! Tank Girl: Bad Wind Rising: A holiday. A hold-up. A murder. A car chase. A mound of dog poo. A very large vodka. A fistfight. A kick in the groin. An earthquake. A mutant surfer. A lorry heist. A thousand pairs of panties. A tiny moped. And a gang of killer kangaroos after Tank Girl's scalp. Don't miss this twisted action adventure!Dirty Old Tank Girl:Tank Girl wheels in with a wallop in this double whammy of wonderfully wild and whacked out adventures, straight from the pages of Carioca and Skidmarks. Gaze in amazement with your ocular orbs on the latest collected editions of the eclectic adventures of Tank Girl. Carioca: Written by Tank Girl co-creator Alan Martin with artwork by the legendary Mick McMahon. After our heroine is rudely snubbed on a TV game show, she plots the death of the vulgar host in question unwittingly releasing the vengeance of his embittered wife and a gang of highly trained assassins as a result!Skidmarks: Drawn by Rufus Dayglo. Tank Girl sets off on an illegal cross-continental race in a bid to win enough money for an incredibly expensive operation to bring her best friend Barney out of a skateboard-accident induced coma. The Power of Tank Girl:Three epic Tank Girl stories, collected in one volume! Tank Girl's back with a bang - and a helluva spine - in this collection of three insane adventures! Co-creator Alan C. Martin is back to offer redemption to anyone who sat through the Tank Girl movie, and what's more, this time the book's art chores will be handled by artist/painter Ashley Wood!