Riveting and highly inventive Chinese-inspired science-fantasy of a royal family torn apart, painful betrayal and deadly secrets. Set on a drowning continent full of corruption and deception and strange technology this is a richly envisioned and powerful debut novel from the winner of the Bram Stoker (R) and Nebula Awards. On Piao, the floating empire of lotuses, Xilian discovers the royal advisors' ploy to overthrow her brother, Yun, the emperor, in the same way they had murdered their parents, by creating a deadly flood that will make Yun's death seem as though an accident. She flees to the drowning continent of Opera, a place of high tech and near environmental collapse where companies vie to sell a chance at immortality. There Xilian seeks out her exiled brother Lang to help in her efforts to disrupt the advisors' plans and remove them from court. Also residing on Opera is the outcast, No Face. Abandoned by the empire of Piao, they plot to destroy those who tore their family apart. When Xilian is caught and imprisoned and No Face discovers the shocking truth about their past, the two must work together to stop the advisors and unify their two lands or lose everyone they love to flood and revolution. Praise for A Palace Near the Wind:

The nightmarish second installment of a new trilogy of provocative, disruptive and brutally poetic queer horror set in a small New England town. From the Bram Stoker Award (R) finalist and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, an intense, claustrophobic literary horror that is perfect for fans of Agustina Bazterrica, Mariana Enriquez and Paul Tremblay. Ten years after the devastating massacre that occurred on Christmas morning in 2003 and the community of Burnt Sparrow, NH struggles to move forward. Meanwhile, Rupert Cromwell and Gladys Esherwood find themselves trapped in End House and suffering unbearable monotony day in and day out. When a town courier named Pierce arrives at End House and introduces Rupert to a secret organization known as The Perdido Society, Rupert discovers a deeply intricate and intensely sinister web of secrets spreading through the town. It isn't long before more blood is spilled, shameful transgressions are revealed, and temptations are finally satisfied. Captivating and profoundly unnerving, this is the story of two lost souls who are sent on an odyssey into the depths of depravity only for them to discover that it's quite easy to turn monstrous, to become the thing you once despised. Lyrical, nihilistic and brutally poetic, this is shocking, unflinching, must-read horror from an author at the top of his game.

Two universes. Unforgettable crossover stories. For the first time in decades, DC and Marvel join forces with all-new stories, team-ups, and face-offs! It's the moment you've been waiting for! After more than 20 years, DC and Marvel characters meet again in astounding all-new adventures, collected in the pages of DC/Marvel: The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories. In DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora, chaos meets calculation as Gotham’s Dark Knight teams up with Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth, in a tale so mind-bending you’ll think you’re in a dream! Plus, icons collide in DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man, by Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez! When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world—especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. Accompanying these two main features are short stories from top-tier talent including Tom King and Jim Lee pairing Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson, Gail Simone and Belén Ortega telling the tale of Power Girl meeting Punisher, the Eisner Award-winning team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo teaming up Nightwing and Wolverine (Laura Kinney), and many more pairings from some of the top writers and artists in comics today! Collects DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool #1, DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider- Man #1; and the first-ever print versions of the vertical-scroll digital comics DC/Marvel: The Flash/Fantastic Four and DC/Marvel: Supergirl/Blade.

Two universes. Unforgettable crossover stories. For the first time in decades, DC and Marvel join forces with all-new stories, team-ups, and face-offs! It's the moment you've been waiting for! After more than 20 years, DC and Marvel characters meet again in astounding all-new adventures, collected in the pages of DC/Marvel: The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories. In DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora, chaos meets calculation as Gotham’s Dark Knight teams up with Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth, in a tale so mind-bending you’ll think you’re in a dream! Plus, icons collide in DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider-Man, by Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez! When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world—especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. Accompanying these two main features are short stories from top-tier talent including Tom King and Jim Lee pairing Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson, Gail Simone and Belén Ortega telling the tale of Power Girl meeting Punisher, the Eisner Award-winning team of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo teaming up Nightwing and Wolverine (Laura Kinney), and many more pairings from some of the top writers and artists in comics today! Collects DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool #1, DC/Marvel: Superman/Spider- Man #1; and the first-ever print versions of the vertical-scroll digital comics DC/Marvel: The Flash/Fantastic Four and DC/Marvel: Supergirl/Blade.

DC Finest: Batman: The Demon Lives Again! collects the saga that came to define some of the Dark Knight’s greatest enemies for decades to come—including the first appearance of Ra's al Ghul! As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, a darker, more serious tone began to take hold in Gotham City—an atmosphere generated by the dynamic, expressive artwork of Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Irv Novick that accompanied the intricate, thoughtful writing of authors Dennis O’Neil and Frank Robbins. And these titanic talents burned brightest around Batman’s newest and deadliest foe—the immortal Ra’s al Ghul! Now, for the first time ever, all of these era-defining tales are available in a single historic collection. Featuring such celebrated tales as “Daughter of the Demon,” “The Lazarus Pit,” and “The Demon Lives Again,” this timeless tome presents the Dark Knight Detective with some of his greatest challenges from his most ruthless antagonist—as well as plenty of other formidable foes! Collects Batman #231-245 and Detective Comics #410-429.

A strike at the heart of the DC Universe forces heroes and villains to reckon with a world where power itself is weaponized. Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) and Dan Mora (Superman) deliver a monumental event built on scale, spectacle, and the resilience of hope. This omnibus chronicles the fall, fracture, and fierce return of heroism when the stakes are absolute. The final domino in an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same. Amanda Waller, founder of the Suicide Squad, is picking off superhero dynasties one at a time, starting with Superman. But resistance is never futile…and Batman is out for vengeance. From the Fortress of Solitude to Gamorra, it’s a shocking blitzkrieg across the universe as the destinies of our heroes and the future of the DC Universe are forever altered. Absolute Power Omnibus collects the entire saga for the first time, including Absolute Power #1-4, Absolute Power 2024 FCBD Special Edition #1, Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1, Absolute Power: Origins #1-3, Absolute Power: Super Son #1, Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1-7, Batman #148 and #151-152, Green Arrow #12-17, Suicide Squad: Dream Team #1-4, Superman #16-18, The Flash #10, Titans #12, Wonder Woman #10-12, and stories from Batman #150, Green Lantern #13-15, and Wonder Woman #13!

DC Comics proudly salutes legendary comics artist and educator Joe Kubert with this collection of tales honoring one of his most popular characters—Sgt. Rock! This collection charts Sgt. Rock’s evolution from dogged infantryman to symbol of duty, grief, and stubborn hope, as Kubert and his collaborators deliver raw, explosive episodes of courage, guilt, sacrifice, and survival. Featuring the “never-before-seen” story “What’s to Tell?” by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace, Metal Men), landmark Easy Company classics from Our Army at War and Sgt. Rock, key appearances in Showcase and G.I. Combat, and contextual material from Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, this Deluxe Edition is both a battlefield scrapbook and a monument to one of comics’ greatest artists. This deluxe hardcover features stories from G.I. Combat #68; Our Army at War #83, #91, #117, #135, #141, #158, #165, #196, #233, and #238; Sgt. Rock #302-304 and #368; Sgt. Rock Special #1; Joe Kubert Presents #5; and Showcase #45. Plus, never-before-seen original Sgt. Rock artwork and brand-new forewords by artist Andy Kubert ( Flashpoint, Superman: Up in the Sky) and writer Brian Azzarello ( 100 Bullets, Sgt. Rock: Between Hell and a Hard Place).

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's Absolute Batman continues to gain momentum, as The Joker, Poison Ivy, and the Court of Owls join the New York Times bestselling series! The Absolute Universe continues to twist the myth of the Dark Knight in unexpected ways. In this collected edition, Scott Snyder reunites with Jock ( Wytches) to tell the terrifying tale of the Absolute Universe's Joker! The threats to Gotham City expand as more iconic characters from the Bat-mythos make their presence known, including Poison Ivy and the Court of Owls! Plus, it's a team-up between Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman as Bruce Wayne's desperate hunt to help his friend sends them both on an otherworldly road trip. Absolute Batman Vol. 3 also includes the sold-out Absolute Batman 2025 Annual featuring vital stories from guest creators Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren; and the origin of Ark-M is revealed in the Absolute Batman: Ark M Special! Collects Absolute Batman #15–18, Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1, and Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1.

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta's Absolute Batman continues to gain momentum, as The Joker, Poison Ivy, and the Court of Owls join the New York Times bestselling series! The Absolute Universe continues to twist the myth of the Dark Knight in unexpected ways. In this collected edition, Scott Snyder reunites with Jock ( Wytches) to tell the terrifying tale of the Absolute Universe's Joker! The threats to Gotham City expand as more iconic characters from the Bat-mythos make their presence known, including Poison Ivy and the Court of Owls! Plus, it's a team-up between Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman as Bruce Wayne's desperate hunt to help his friend sends them both on an otherworldly road trip. Absolute Batman Vol. 3 also includes the sold-out Absolute Batman 2025 Annual featuring vital stories from guest creators Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, and Meredith McClaren; and the origin of Ark-M is revealed in the Absolute Batman: Ark M Special! Collects Absolute Batman #15–18, Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1, and Absolute Batman: Ark M Special #1.

Estranged sisters are drawn back into the horrors of their past in Long Lost, a graphic novel from Lisa Sterle and Matthew Erman the best-selling creative team behind Witchblood. Long Lost is the story of two estranged sisters who are drawn back to their small, southern hometown after receiving invitations from an otherworldly creature. The pair is compelled to unlock the disturbing mysteries that are hidden in Hazel Patch in the hopes of uncovering the bizarre circumstances surrounding their mother, but they must deal with each other first.

"Exciting, hilarious, irreverent, and action-packed." —Matt Dinniman (New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl) Jason Asano is just getting used to his new life as an interdimensional wizard when an terrifying old enemy comes after Jason and his friends in the second installment of the witty and magic-fueled He Who Fights With Monsters series—now with a bonus short story exclusive to this deluxe hardcover edition. The path from retail middle management to interdimensional wizard adventurer wasn’t easy, but Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone, competing for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before. Friends and foes made along the way will lead him to cross it again as inevitable conflict looms. Continue the adventure in the second volume of the multi-million-copy best-selling LitRPG epic where a snarky underdog takes on everything from corrupt aristocrats to literal gods in He Who Fights With Monsters, Book 2: Adventurer. About the series: An isekai culture clash is unleashed as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic. Rich characters and world-building offer humor, political intrigue and slice-of-life elements alongside lots of monster fighting and adventure. For fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Cradle, Defiance of a Fall, The Primal Hunter, The Wandering Inn, The Dresden Files, Kaiju Preservation Society, and The Murderbot Diaries. PRAISE FOR HE WHO FIGHTS WITH MONSTERS "Exciting, hilarious, irreverent, and action-packed." — Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl "He Who Fights With Monsters helped define a genre with it's well-crafted magic system, incredible characters, and awesome worldbuilding."— Zogarth, #1 Overall Audible Bestselling author of The Primal Hunter "A rare mix of action, world-building, and discovery that accelerates hard on page one and never truly lets off the gas." — Drew Hayes (Superpowereds and NPCs)

An oversized full-cover hardcover that completely collects high-quality captures of the vintage Marvel Universe trading cards from 1990–1994! In 1990, after decades as a leader in the comics industry, Marvel Comics joined forces with Impel Marketing to enter the booming business of collectable trading cards. Though classically dominated by the likes of pro athletes, the marketplace at the end of the twentieth century was overtaken by trading cards for other popular media. Marvel Universe Trading Cards smashed into the scene with a shockwave that sent collectors and fans rushing to acquire every entry in each annual set—from iconic stalwarts like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Doctor Doom, to more esoteric sensations like Bloodseed, Slayback, and Deadzone! Not only did these cards feature dynamic original art, but fans could finally reference their favorite characters’ abilities, origins, and alternate identities in the pre-internet halcyon days! Now, Marvel and Dark Horse team up to assemble and showcase the complete Marvel Universe Trading Card collection from 1990 to 1994—nearly 1,000 cards, including rare chase holograms, foils, and acetates. Each card is represented in exacting detail, with commentary throughout from Marvel veterans. The Marvel Universe Gallery is a chance to examine an anchor point in Marvel history through cards that turned a generation into Marvel maniacs overnight!

A graphic novel from Kristen Gudsnuk, creator of the critically acclaimed Henchgirl! Touched by a Demon is like Touched by an Angel if it were a very dark comedy where instead of inspirational stories about helping people in need, it’s about ruining people’s lives—albeit with the best of intentions. Dissatisfied with tormenting souls in Hell and longing for the halcyon days when he lived in Heaven, a low-level demon named Bifrons attempts to earn redemption by opening a life coach agency in the mortal realm. With the aid of his assistant Zuzu and a damned soul by the name of Elaine, Bifrons is determined to help humans save their souls in the hopes that maybe with enough good deeds, God in his heavenly mercy will give him a second chance…but can an entity of evil really change its nature? Collects Touched by a Demon #1-#4 .

Before he was the charismatic leader of a rebel guerilla group, Jet was a desperate kid determined to take revenge... After his village is destroyed by the Fire Nation Army's elite unit known as the Rough Rhinos, Jet's life's goal becomes making Colonel Mongke and his cavalry of soldiers pay for their crimes. But in a war-torn kingdom, who's going to adopt a child's mission of revenge? Jet uses his powers of persuasion to gather a small but determined force of other young people who are looking for something different in the midst of war: a community. When Jet has his chance to confront Mongke, will he throw away the found family he's helped to build in pursuit of vengeance? A brand-new tale of adventure from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender revealing Jet's origins, from writer Faith Erin Hicks, artist Peter Wartman, colorist Adele Matera, and letters by Comicraft.

When a group of hard-luck teens in Motor City stumble upon a street drug called MPH, they gain the power of super speed. Will they use it to save the world? Growing up in Detroit, Roscoe and his friends know all about hard luck. But their fates take a different turn when they stumble upon a street drug called MPH—little pills that give them the power of super speed, and the opportunity of a lifetime. Now holding the perfect Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card, Roscoe leads Rosa, Chevy and Baseball on a lightning-fast crime spree across the nation. But that's not enough. As a good guy dealt a tough hand, Roscoe isn’t just taking the fat cats for all they're worth—he and his friends are sharing their take with those who need it most. But zooming through their riches has a downside. The pills are running out, the Feds are cracking down, and a mysterious figure named Mr. Springfield is teaming up with the authorities, claiming to know more about the speedsters than they know about themselves. When time is your only asset, what happens when the clock runs out? A high-octane adventure, MPH brings you super speed like you've never seen before, by the writer of Kick-Ass and the artist of Hellboy.

A Brand-New Day for Spider-Gwen! Gwen Stacy isn’t from this Earth, but she’s here to stay – so it’s time to make herself at home! A new costume, a new life and – unfortunately for Gwen – new threats, starting with one that just might be her own fault! Something consumed by vengeance has slithered into Gwen’s orbit and will not rest until she has paid for her crimes! Who – or what – is Tantrum? This planet has other heroes she can rely on to have her back – including Silk, Miles Morales and Agent Anti-Venom – but Gwen still needs friends…and a new band! But their big break at a Battle of the Bands turns deadly when someone unexpected takes the stage by storm! And one of Spider-Man’s deadliest enemies has plans for Ghost-Spider! COLLECTING: All-New Spider-Gwen: The Ghost Spider (2025) #1-10, Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider (2024) #15 (B story).

Terrifying tales of super-heroic horror! Some of the most scarily talented creators in comics line up to haunt your favorite heroes and villains, including the iconic vampire hunter Blade! Among the nightmares the Daywalker will face are a bloodthirsty and heretofore forgotten Queen of Monsters! Plus: A heart- (and bone-) breaking tale of the brotherly love between Thor and Loki – or what’s left of him! The resurrection of the Hit-Monkey’s hitman! Doctor Strange at the mercy of a spell so malevolent even the Master of the Mystic Arts can’t control it! And senses-shattering stories featuring Iron Man, the Punisher, the classic Defenders and more! All rendered in black, white and blood red! COLLECTING: Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts (2025) #1-4. Written by Christopher Condon, Al Ewing, G. Willow Wilson, Ho Che Anderson, Garth Ennis, Ty Templeton, Alyssa Wong, Taboo, B. Earl, Jimmy Gomez, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Gary Moloney, Anthony Oliveira, Mark Waid & Victor Lavalle Penciled by Devmalya Pramanik, Claire Roe, Kev Walker, Chris Allen, Ho Che Anderson, John McCrea, Ty Templeton, Luke Ross, Baldemar Rivas, Christian Rosado, Jorge Fornés, Bruno Büll & More