Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and Cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then he discovers he has a twin sister he never knew right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown. Family feuds, a mysterious town called Wyrmwood, and being hunted by Ripclaw. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. Collects DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS 9;, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1, DARKNESS 9; story 2

Jackie Estacado puts his house in order and assumes control of his life with the Darkness. Jackie’s family life in the Franchettis is thrown into upheaval when his uncle Cristo and Cousin Nicoletta return and bring old feuds with them. Then he discovers he has a twin sister he never knew right before the Angelus and Sonatine return for a climactic showdown. Family feuds, a mysterious town called Wyrmwood, and being hunted by Ripclaw. All this and more, gorgeously rendered and assembled in this second volume of absolute collected editions. Collects DARKNESS #19-40, WITCHBLADE #36, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS 9;, WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1, DARKNESS/WITCHBLADE #1, DARKNESS 9; story 2

Digging deeper into the sordid, seedy, and always entertaining lives of the men and women who built the comic book business, volume two of Howard Chaykin’s acclaimed Comics à clef tells the story of those who pushed the boundaries of the lowest common denominator–at their peril –and those happy enough to ride the waves others created. Along the way there’s exploitation, Blaxploitation, custom toilet paper, death at the dinner table and plenty more as fans turn pro and pros turn bitter. Collects HEY KIDS! COMICS! VOL. 1: PROPHETS & LOSS #1-5

“The pacing, script, and artwork are all dynamite” – AIPT Chip Zdarsky (Daredevil) and Ramon K Perez’s (Tales of Sand, Jane) sensational horror series returns! Chaos in Stillwater erupts! With the Judge out of commission, Ted and his militia storm the town and take control. But in this small town where no one can die, there are others willing to go even further... Collects STILLWATER #7-12.

Skybound dives into the wondrous world of SUMMONERS WAR, the popular mobile game where magical monsters are summoned in a never-ending battle of good vs. evil! Rai knows there’s only one way out of her nothing town--to become a summoner! But when she’s recruited by Abuus Dein as an apprentice, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and thrust into a war for the fate of the world. Journey to Alea alongside JUSTIN JORDAN (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, REAVER) and newcomer LUCA CLARETTI for an action-packed fantasy like none other in a series perfect for new readers. Collects SUMMONERS WAR: LEGACY #1-6.

From the writer of Jurassic World Revolution, The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena and Wanted: Weapons of Fate comes a revenge tale that spans millennia! No good deed goes unpunished. Mercedes Oro, a young missionary in the outskirts of Arroyo Pass, a small frontier town, takes in and cares for an outlaw with a bullet through his belly, only for the outlaw's gang to attack her mission, kill her family, steal the golden artifacts she swore to protect, thrust a dagger through her heart and leave her for dead. Not long after the gang makes it back to the brothel in the center of town, the cursed dagger resurrects Mercedes; she is reborn as St. Mercy, an avenging angel of death, and sets out to recover her gold and deal violent retribution to those who wronged her, all the while confronting the spirit of Toctollissica, a brave and determined Incan girl that defied an Incan god, and the curse keeping her amongst the living. Collects ST. MERCY #1-4

“This story of hope, survival, and superpowers will enchant and enlighten readers.” —The American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Roundtable After being separated from his mother at the US border, a young Guatemalan immigrant must learn to harness emerging superhuman abilities while being hunted by the Federal Government. JULIO ANTA and ANNA WIESZCZYK debut with a deeply grounded, and heartfelt graphic novel that explores the real world implications of a migrant with extraordinary powers. Collects HOME #1-5

The perfect how-to guide for novices and pros alike, The Essential Guide to Comic Book Lettering is an essential reference for learning the tips and tricks of the comic book lettering trade, all told by one of the industry's leading experts. Comic book lettering is an art. Well-crafted comic book lettering is the visual soundtrack that guides a reader's eye along the page with emotive dialogue, intuitively placed balloons, and dynamic sound effects . . but these elements are just the beginning for the professional letterer. In this book, you'll also learn the graphic design skills involved in crafting memorable logos, the unique grammatical traditions of mainstream comics, the process of creating your own professional lettering templates, tips on establishing a career in comics . and much more. With expertise honed while working for virtually every major comic book publisher in the industry, Blambot's award-winning letterer and typographer, Nate Piekos, shares twenty years of knowledge behind one of the most indispensable disciplines in the comic book industry.

Zadie Lu is afraid of her own shadow. She's a teenager, so she REALLY should have grown out of by now, right? But something weird is happening in her small town. Zadie could swear the shadows are coming to life. Watching her. Trying to KILL her. But how do you fight something you can't even touch? And how does all of this tie into her FAMILY, of all things? From the creative team that brought you the Eisner-nominated SKYWARD, writer JOE HENDERSON (showrunner of Netflix's LUCIFER) and artist LEE GARBETT (CAPTAIN MARVEL), join Zadie Lu as she ventures into the shadows to face her fears, and discovers a legacy she never knew she had. Collects issues 1-5

New Latinx fantasy by HENRY BARAJAS, author of the critically acclaimed La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo! The last dragon prince has been abducted—kept prisoner by an unknown threat: AZTEC MEXICA! Helm Greycastle and his outsider comrades are here to save the prince—but are recruited by a resistance plotting to overthrow Montezuma. Will Greycastle help save the people of MEXICA or save the dragon prince and flee? BONUS! HELM GREYCASTLE includes a Latinx one-shot RPG (5E compatible) written by Tristan J. Tarwater (Rolled & Told) and art by Jen Vaughn (Goosebumps: Download and Die) Collects Helm Greycastle #1-4

A decade ago, 300,000 citizens of Philadelphia were suddenly lost in Oblivion. Nathan Cole was the only one to have never given up searching the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion. Now, in the wake of the world's SECOND transference event... everything is different. This hardcover features the twelve issues of the hit comic book series, along with covers and a sketchbook, in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long-time readers and new fans. Collects OBLIVION SONG #13-24.

The smash hit series written by New York Times bestselling writers Scott Snyder (Dark Nights: Death Metal, Wytches) and Charles Soule (Star Wars, Curse Words) with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli (The Amazing Spider-Man, Darth Vader, Hellblazer), newcomer Leonardo Marcello Grassi and Eisner-award winning colorist Matt Wilson (The Wicked and the Divine, Paper Girls) continues! Collects UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY #13-18

Central Intelligence sends Ernie to the moon to stop Madam Hive, the leader of a cult hellbent on brain-washing the world into loving one another. Ernie, never one to turn down "free love", is conflicted. Is Agent Scumbag capable of doing the right thing? Can he even tell what that is? Collects THE SCUMBAG #6-10

It is 1925, a great evil has invaded the world, and the monster-hunting Sangerye family is about to discover that they do not have what it takes to protect themselves, let alone humanity. The only way the Sangeryes can ever hope to defeat the sinister forces ravaging the world is if they each face their own internal demons...but some will not survive. The Eisner and Ringo-award winning team return for the epic showdown that will determine the fate of one family, and the world. Collects BITTER ROOT #11-15

With high stakes action and big imagination, Norgal and Agatha embark on a quest to find an invisible staircase to the heavens, atop which sits Mulgrid the All-Knowing. With dark assassins everywhere, Norgal hopes the aid of Mulgrid will give him the upper hand. Slashing their way through gorgons, bombing their way past gargantuan spiders, and navigating the politics of a kingdom on the brink of collapse, the fellowship must make teamwork a priority to survive. Collects HEAD LOPPER #13-16

When Suzie and Jon have sex, time stops -- literally. So they did what any of us would do at first: they got into the business of robbing banks. But then: things got a little serious. And now: the only business Suzie and Jon want to be into is each other's, but the bank -- and life -- have other ideas. Suzie and Jon break up and come together one last time in this gorgeous hardcover volume collecting the big climax of the award-winning, best-selling, ground-breaking sex comedy-slash-love story SEX CRIMINALS, complete with flashforward epilogue, bonus content created exclusively for this volume, and a modesty cover beneath the dust jacket to enable shame-free public consumption in this, the biggest, hardest SEX CRIMINALS yet. "Part romance, part sex comedy, and part heist drama, [SEX CRIMINALS] manages to turn a story about two lovers who rob banks with orgasms into the most emotionally realistic and relatable sex comic ever made." -- Wired Magazine “SEX CRIMINALS grapples with no shortage of subjects; grief, mental health, self-medication, consent, rejection, and butt plugs are all handled thoughtfully. It’s hilarious, considered, and sex-positive, but if you’re just into cuddling that’s fine, too.” -- The Ringer “Who knew that Image Comics (...) would become the premier publisher of forward-thinking genre comics? Consider (SEX CRIMINALS) Exhibit A.” -- Rolling Stone “A smart, funny, sex-positive comic book for readers of all genders and predilections.” -- Slate “(T)he story transcends the sex and the jokes to take a hard, wet look at what humans do when we do sex... An astounding read.” - BoingBoing Collects SEX CRIMINALS 21-30, 69.