This is the fourth title in our bestselling Sex and Horror series, which celebrates the 1960s and ’70s publishing phenomenon known as “fumetti sexy” — Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. These weren’t underground publications: they were mass market and their highly erotic covers were seen on every newsstand and kiosk across the country. At the peak of the craze, leading publishers were releasing a new, 100-page comic every few days, with artists having to draw 150 to 200 pages a month. The comics were hugely successful, due in part to their uninhibited mix of twisted humour, gory violence, and up-front eroticism; however, what makes them so sought-after today is their technicolor cover illustrations, rendered by classically trained painters. Here is a further collection of those notorious covers — a visual feast of outrageous pulp art. This volume includes covers from such popular titles as Jacula, Oltretomba and Vampirissimo.

The Eisner Award–winning superhero saga returns in this ongoing series picking up twenty years later with artists Malachi Ward and Matthew Sheean. A multidimensional nightmare unfolds and wreaks havoc on Spiral City as the powerful superhero known as the Black Hammer joins forces with the brutal vigilante known as the Skulldigger to put an end to this madness. Black Hammer: Reborn is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe; a twelve-issue series by Jeff Lemire, Caitlin Yarsky, Malachi Ward and Matthew Sheean that juxtaposes an achingly human story of domestic life, marriage, parenthood, and destiny with a pulse-pounding superhero thriller that peels back new layers of mystery, and pulls the Black Hammer history into the present. Collects Black Hammer: Reborn #5–#8.

Can the Omega Rangers survive to deliver critical intel about the Empyreals to Zordon and the Power Rangers? IT ALL ENDS HERE! Now that the truth of the Empyreals is revealed, the Omega Rangers must race to Earth to help the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers against the fearsome Eltarian force. Meanwhile, Lord Zedd struggles with where his loyalties ultimately lie, having finally discovered who was truly behind the sabotage of the Zeo Crystal all those years ago. With the fate of Earth and the entire universe hanging in the balance, can Lord Zedd and Zordon set aside their conflict long enough to stop the Eltarians? In the midst of a galactic war, new threats and unexpected alliances will change the Power Rangers universe forever! Superstar writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), fan favorite artists Francesco Mortarino (Firefly: Bad Company), and Marco Renna (Fathom) bring the Eltarian War event to an epic conclusion! Collects Power Rangers #13-16.

A cosmic accident has left Burt stranded on Earth . . or so he says. An early graphic novel of foster care and the meaning of home, for fans of Binky the Space Cat. Burt is an alien from a distant galaxy with advanced technology, but an accident has made his parents disappear and trapped him on Earth. And no matter what he does, he can't seem to get lowly Earth technology to work well enough to get him home. That's his story, anyway. From the perspective of his foster mother, Lydia, Burt is a confused and lonely little boy who's difficult to understand and lives in his own world. But she's less focused on understanding him than she is on taking care of and supporting him. Burt struggles to adjust to his new home, and Lydia tries her best. But when Burt embarks on a plan to teleport home once and for all and ventures into the cold all alone, Lydia will have to find a way to bridge the gulf between them.

The eagerly awaited paperback release of the hottest fantasy debut of 2022! Magic and redemption in a world of fire and ice. Among boiling volcanoes under Mira's frozen lands, people like Ig are forced to undergo life-threatening trials that bind chemical elements to the human body. One of Mira's most powerful elementals, Ig serves as an enforcer for Magnate Sorrelo Adriann, but is cursed with flesh binding magic that will kill him at the first sign of disobedience. When Sorrelo is overthrown, Ig quickly learns he can do far worse than what has been asked of him so far. If he can't escape the flesh binding in time, he will have to kill friend and foe alike to stop his master reclaiming the throne, or sacrifice himself trying.

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS • A critically acclaimed graphic novel with rave reviews about this timely story featuring middle school twins living on the Mexico-US border and trying to discover exactly who they are – together or apart. “Transcendentally good.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Being twins means having a best friend forever . . But when one goes to middle school in Mexico and the other across the border in California, can that bond withstand the distance? Luis Fernando is staying local in Mexicali, Mexico, while Luisa Teresa crosses the border every day so she can go to a private school in Calexico, California. As they try to embrace new experiences close to and far from home, the twins hit obstacles: like making new friends and navigating school pressure without the other one for support. Fernando and Teresa finally have the chance to stand on their . isn’t that what the always wanted? A unique and timely story about siblings, middle school, and peer pressure from rising star Jose Pimienta, Twin Cities is at once a relatable contemporary story and much-needed window into an experience so many kids can relate to but has rarely been seen in children’s graphic novels. "From start to finish, Twin Cities is a superbly crafted work of art and emotion that marks Pimienta as a creator to watch." —BookPage, starred review

Kate's heading home! Or at least, back to New York. And as much as she wants to go back to where her friends - her chosen family - are, she's changed since she was last on the East Coast. So she's picked up a pit stop case first. A confidence-booster, to prove to herself she's making the right decision and not going to backslide into her past just by changing time zones. Besides, the case is perfect: Swanky resort? Check. Jewel heist? Almost definitely 100% a trap? But when Kate learns who invited her to Resort Chapiteau in the first place, she has a triple mystery on her hands: Can she find a missing girl, discover what the resort is hiding... and work out what all of it has to do with her family? Get ready for your favourite Hawkeye in a high-octane thriller! Collecting Hawkeye: Kate Bishop (2021) 1-5

Zed and Addison may seem like an unlikely couple. After all, she's a cheerleader and he's a zombie. But when zombies are invited to attend Seabrook High, their worlds collide, and they have an immediate connection. This World of Reading Level 2 bindup follows their story from the beginning. Relive the best moments of the films like when Addison won a spot on Seabrook High's award-winning cheer squad, when Zed became the first zombie to take the field with the Seabrook football team, or that time a pack of werewolves arrived in town in search of their treasured moonstone. World of Reading Level 2 readers offer young fans an appropriate level of reading difficulty and include a list of vocabulary words included in each story. Complete your Disney Channel collection with these other fan favorites: World of Reading Descendants 3 Stronger Together World of Reading: Phineas and Ferb: Another Grand Adventure Gabby Duran Adventures in Alien Babysitting Big City Greens: Blood Moon The Owl House: Witches Before Wizards

The third book set in the world of the award-winning The Goblin Emperor, The Grief Stones is a direct sequel to The Witness for The Dead and the second book of what is now The Cemeteries of Amalo Series, with a welcome return for Celehar, The Witness for the Dead of Amalo, as he stumbles upon a scandal in the city that leads to murder and a journey of discovery, loss and love. Celehar’s life as the Witness for the Dead of Amalo grows less isolated as his circle of friends grows larger. He has been given an apprentice to teach, and he has stumbled over a scandal of the city—the foundling girls. Orphans with no family to claim them and no funds to buy an apprenticeship. Foundling boys go to the Prelacies; foundling girls are sold into service, or worse. At once touching and shattering, Celehar’s witnessing for one of these girls will lead him into the depths of his own losses. The love of his friends will lead him out again.

“ Silk Fire is a wholly unique novel, with beautiful world-building, compelling characters, and a story that will have you hooked from the first chapter.” -- BuzzFeed In the world-sized city of Jadzia, magic and ancient science merge into something dark and wondrous. Koré’s life is consumed by power, politics, sex and vengeance, and as courtesan to the wealthy and powerful, he is privy to all manner of secrets. He knows meddling in politics is dangerous─still, he is willing to risk everything to stop his father from seizing the Imperial Throne of the War District. But Koré soon finds the corruption runs far deeper than just one man. During a tryst in an ancient tomb─in the pursuit of political influence─Koré encounters a dying god, who imbues him with the powers of one of the city’s sacred dragons. Suddenly Koré finds himself a hunted man, threatened with becoming a pawn by whoever finds him first. If the wrong person discovers his secret and lays claim to his powers they would plunge their world into war, unleash untold horrors and destroy the city─and the two people he has come to love.

When existence itself faces extraordinary threats, it needs an extraordinary defence! That's when you call... The Defenders! Doctor Strange and the Masked Raider take a non-team of Marvel's weirdest, wildest heroes on a mission that will uncover the hidden architecture of reality itself! This cosmos was not the first to exist... but if the Defenders can't track Marvel's oldest villain through the deepest trenches of time... it might be the last! Collecting Defenders (2021) 1-5

Thor - Norse God of Thunder, protector of Asgard and Earth! Immensely powerful and a warrior without peer, Thor is cast down to Midgard (Earth) by his father, the almighty Odin, to learn humility. Trapped in the frail mortal form of Dr. Donald Blake, when he strikes his cane upon the ground he is transformed into one of Marvel''s most powerful Super Heroes! Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Thor brings together the very best tales from the character''s 60 year history, including covering some of his greatest and most pivotal moments. Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) 83; THE MIGHTY THOR (1966) 159, 200 AND 337-339; THE MIGHTY THOR (1998) 1-2 AND 84-85; AND THOR (2007) 3

BEST GRAPHIC NOVELS OF 2022, School Library Journal "Readers will be hoping for more adventures in this expansive world." —School Library Journal (starred review) School Library Journal's "Best Graphic Novels of 2022" List Creators for Creators' 2019 grant recipients, Nigerian brothers Shobo and Shof Coker, present New Masters, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power. Collects New Masters issues #1-6.

Strengthen your watercolor skills with this inspirational sketchbook featuring premium-quality paper, QR codes linked to video tutorials, and prompts to elevate your art, from the author of Everyday Watercolor. Part of the joy of painting with watercolor is that the medium necessitates play. Experimentation and practice lead to discovery and mastery. This sketchbook from bestselling author Jenna Rainey is your portable playground—whatever your experience level. A letter of encouragement from Jenna, tips on choosing pigments and brushes, and a list of prompts for sketching and painting will help get the creative juices flowing. Also included are ten QR codes linked to Jenna''s most popular YouTube tutorials for painting flowers, trees, leaves, cats, and creating unique patterns and color palettes. Forty sheets of premium Italian watercolor paper are mostly blank, with a few pieces of Jenna''s art sprinkled throughout to inspire you. Artists are encouraged to explore their style, play with color, practice brush techniques, and paint everyday objects throughout the pages of this delightful sketchbook.

Don't miss the first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy's, an adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, The Silver Eyes, illustrated by fan-favorite game artist Claudia Schröder! Don't miss the first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy's, an adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, The Silver Eyes, illustrated by fan-favourite game artist Claudia Schröder! Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie – whose father owned the restaurant – and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret … and a murderous agenda. With tense, terrifying illustrations! Fans won't want to miss this graphic novel adaptation Don't miss books 2 and 3 in this stunning graphic novel series: The Twisted Ones and The Fourth Closet

Peter Parker was a shy teenager from Queens, a misunderstood nerd with glasses, teased by the guys at school and ignored by the girls. He was a straight-A student, who lived with his Uncle Ben and Aunt May - until a fateful radioactive spider bite changed his life for ever! When his beloved uncle was killed, Peter learned the hard way that with great power, there must also come great responsibility. And so... Marvel's most popular hero was born! His coming of age has inspired generations of readers of all ages. Spider-Man has been with us for 60 years. He has grown up with us, he is us. And this is his amazing story. This collector's edition is packed with enthralling articles chronicling Spider-Man's incredible history over the last six decades, along with a treasure trove of behind the scenes secrets detailing how the writers, artists and editors created his unbelievable adventures.

Remember those Skrulls that Reed Richards brainwashed into living out their lives as cows? Good thing nobody ever slaughtered those cattle for beef, right? Uh-oh. When Skrull meat enters the food chain, the maddest cow disease of all gives an unlucky few shape-changing powers, a fatal illness - and a thirst for vengeance. They may be dying, but they ain't going down alone! And when the Skrulls launch their Secret Invasion, the Krew's bloody mission becomes more important than ever but what happens when one of them starts to sympathise with their victims? Collecting: Skrull Kill Krew (1995) 1-5 and Skrull Kill Krew (2009) 1-5