Introducing the first of three in a new Blade Runner mini-series, exploring and expanding the Blade Runner universe with a whole new home planet! Sickened by the seemingly never-ending war on the far-off planet of Kathanlia, a squad of 12 Nexus 6 Combat Replicants, led by their human NCO, go AWOL in an attempt to escape and live out their days in peace, preferably on some sun kissed outer world colony. To finance their dream, they plan to rob a corrupt Tyrell syndicate Executive and erase their records before disappearing. Learning of their desertion and theft, the CEO sends out a team of Corporate Blade Runners to retire them all with extreme prejudice. Now to earn their retirement, they’re going to have to fight for it…

SLAY OR BE SLAIN Fate sure likes to keep Cecilia on her toes. After being reincarnated as a doomed villainess in an otome game, she was sent to work in the brothels only to be saved by Lucas, the captain of the knights and second-in-line to the throne. But duty calls when an ancient dragon appears and Lucas - the kingdom’s hero and sole wielder of the legendary sword Eckesachs - is called to save their kingdom from calamity. To make matters worse, Cecilia learns that every hero who has faced an ancient dragon in the past has been slain! Nevertheless, Lucas departs for battle with a promise that they will wed upon his return. But does fate intend to send him to the altar…or the grave?

This collection of some of Robin Smith's cover layouts shows just how integral his ideas were to some of 2000 AD ’s most famous and revered covers, and it’s a fascinating glimpse into the creative process. COVERS UNCOVERED The early 80s saw 2000 AD hit its golden era. With Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Rogue Trooper, Sláine and more firing on all cylinders it became the UK’s most exciting and innovative comic. Its covers played no small part in its appeal, and those covers were the brainchild of Robin Smith whose job was to lay out a cover design to pass to an artist who would transform it into the finished product. This collection of some of Smith's cover layouts shows just how integral his ideas were to some of 2000 AD ’s most famous and revered covers, and it’s a fascinating glimpse into the creative process. Featuring covers by some of the galaxy’s greatest artists, including Brian Bolland ( The Killing Joke ), Dave Gibbons ( Watchmen ), Carlos Ezquerra ( Judge Dredd), Kevin O’Neill ( The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen ), Mick McMahon ( Judge Dredd), Ian Gibson ( The Ballad of Halo Jones), Alan Davis ( Captain Britain ), Steve Dillon ( Preacher ), Cam Kennedy ( Rogue Trooper), Massimo Belardinelli ( Ace Trucking Co.), Eric Bradbury ( Mytek The Mighty), Brett Ewins ( Johnny Nemo), Glenn Fabry ( Sláine), Ian Kennedy ( Dan Dare), José Ortiz ( The Thirteenth Floor), Cliff Robinson ( Judge Dredd), Kim Raymond ( Roy of the Rovers), Ron Smith ( Judge Dredd), Brendan McCarthy ( Rogan Gosh) and Bryan Talbot ( Nemesis the Warlock).

New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave''s father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn''t hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta''s stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.

New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. A STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.

New school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel. Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave''s father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce. As if learning a whole new language wasn''t hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends. Jose Pimienta''s stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what truly makes a place a home.

INTERACTIVE MAP This guide includes a free Premium Upgrade to the Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map! Assassin’s Creed Shadows is infused with a spirit of adventure, freedom, and opportunity. Developed in conjunction with the development team at Ubisoft, the Complete Official Guide serves as a wise companion that accompanies players in their unique personal journey through the game world and storyline. Rather than compel you to follow a well-worn path from start to end, this guide empowers you to explore and experiment freely – safe in the knowledge that expert advice, suggestions and solutions are at your fingertips whenever you require COMPANION CHAPTER Presents a targeted, spoiler-free overview of all main storyline missions and associated optional objectives. This section serves as a launch point to the different quest walkthroughs, analysis and more specialist information. A flowchart encompassing all missions will help you to visualize the scope of the adventure and how quests are unlocked COMPLETE WALKTHROUGHS Dedicated, complete walkthroughs for all main, secondary and additional objectives, each supported by easy-to-follow numbered steps with annotated screenshots and maps COMPREHENSIVE ATLAS Expanded maps cover the entire playable area with detailed annotations revealing the position of all key points of interest and collectibles: landmarks, viewpoints, chests, valuables, loot caches, hideouts, and more INVENTORY The Inventory chapter offers a complete catalog of all items encountered in the game: equipment, weapons, resources, tools, projectiles – each with relevant parameters and other notable characteristics in the form of values or percentages MASTERY Covers all skill trees with relevant costs, unlock conditions, bonuses, perks, and examples of effective applications and synergies © 2024 Piggyback Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Piggyback® is a registered trademark of Piggyback Interactive Limited. PIGGYBACK.COM and the Piggyback logo are trademarks of Piggyback Interactive Limited. © 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

INTERACTIVE MAP This guide includes a free Premium Upgrade to the Assassin's Creed Shadows Interactive Map! Assassin’s Creed Shadows is infused with a spirit of adventure, freedom, and opportunity. Developed in conjunction with the development team at Ubisoft, the Complete Official Guide serves as a wise companion that accompanies players in their unique personal journey through the game world and storyline. Rather than compel you to follow a well-worn path from start to end, this guide empowers you to explore and experiment freely – safe in the knowledge that expert advice, suggestions and solutions are at your fingertips whenever you require BONUS The Collector’s Edition comes in a premium hardcover and includes an exclusive additional 32-page section COMPANION CHAPTER Presents a targeted, spoiler-free overview of all main storyline missions and associated optional objectives. This section serves as a launch point to the different quest walkthroughs, analysis and more specialist information. A flowchart encompassing all missions will help you to visualize the scope of the adventure and how quests are unlocked COMPLETE WALKTHROUGHS Dedicated, complete walkthroughs for all main, secondary and additional objectives, each supported by easy-to-follow numbered steps with annotated screenshots and maps COMPREHENSIVE ATLAS Expanded maps cover the entire playable area with detailed annotations revealing the position of all key points of interest and collectibles: landmarks, viewpoints, chests, valuables, loot caches, hideouts, and more INVENTORY The Inventory chapter offers a complete catalog of all items encountered in the game: equipment, weapons, resources, tools, projectiles – each with relevant parameters and other notable characteristics in the form of values or percentages MASTERY Covers all skill trees with relevant costs, unlock conditions, bonuses, perks, and examples of effective applications and synergies © 2024 Piggyback Interactive Limited. All rights reserved. Piggyback® is a registered trademark of Piggyback Interactive Limited. PIGGYBACK.COM and the Piggyback logo are trademarks of Piggyback Interactive Limited. © 2024 Ubisoft Entertainment. Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Webster's first day of high school goes off the rails when he ends up at a back-alley rumble . . FOR UNDERGROUND SPELLING! (What??) He's dubbed the Golden Kid, and from that moment on he's drawn into the world of underground spelling bees, where letters fly like shurikens and defeat is never an option. His talent is recognized by the mysterious and dashing Outlaw King, Khan, and the suave and plucky Black Queen, Bonnie, and they introduce to him the new challenge of no-holds-barred competitive spelling. First released in 2013 by writer Ananth Hirsh (Lucky Penny) and artist Tess Stone (Not Drunk Enough), this new color edition comes with new cover art, freshly colored interiors (new colors by Fen Garza), and bonus material from the creators. Read and reread the frenetic tale of spelling bee battles, friendship, and the discovery of self-worth! As the Outlaw King says, “Word is bond.”

The true history of Cable is revealed as the chronicling of the early days of X-Force continues! The maniacal Reignfire rebuilds the Mutant Liberation Front! When the MLF kidnaps Henry Peter Gyrich, X-Force must deal with the situation - but the battle will cost the team two of their own! Then, Arcade tests Shatterstar and X-Treme to their limits! When Stryfe returns in Cable''s body, the true history of Nathan Summers and his ''evil twin'' will finally be revealed! And the nineties'' most popular teen teams collide when X-Force and the New Warriors are caught up in the Upstarts'' final game - with the fate of a generation of mutants on the line! Plus: The future is now when the Nimrod Sentinel comes online, and a Phalanx attack leads to a shocking change for Cable. And what has former teammate Dani Moonstar become caught up in? Collecting: X-Force (1991) 27-39, X-Force Annual (1992) 3, Cable (1993) 6-8, New Warriors (1990) 45-46

Artistic superstar Jim Valentino revitalizes the original Guardians of the Galaxy! As the Guardians of the Galaxy pursue a cosmic threat named Korvac from the 31st century back to the present day, it will take an awesome assemblage of Avengers to help them save all of reality! Trapped in their past, the Guardians share adventures with Spider-Man, the Thing and Ms. Marvel. But can they make their way back home? And if they do, are they ready for... Taserface?! As Major Victory leads the Guardians on a quest to find Captain America''s long-lost shield, their mission pits them against Iron Man''s twisted legacy, the marauding alien cyborgs called the Stark and the intergalactic thieves known as Force! Collecting: Avengers (1963) 167-168, 170-177, 181; Ms. Marvel (1977) 23; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 86; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 61-63, 69; Guardians of the Galaxy (1990) 1-6

Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material, the original Marvel Masterworks return at last! Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set the standard for out-of-this-world imaginative adventure and launched the Marvel Universe in The Fantastic Four. Now, with all the super-hero players in place, it''s time for the FF to prove themselves against the Marvel Universe. The Thing throws down with the Hulk in a battle so huge it takes the combined might of the FF and the Avengers to stop it; the Sub-Mariner makes a play for Sue Storm; the FF tangle with the X-Men; Nick Fury appears in the story that set the table for ''Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.''; and even Doctor Strange makes an ever-so-astral appearance! Collecting: The Fantastic Four (1961) #21-30

After accidentally altering Dion Meade's personality and motivations with magic, Claire Martino is forced to turn to Prince Vik and his friends for assistance. At least with the new, overly helpful Dion, Claire is able to learn more about the dastardly plotting of Count Meade's family. But in order to persuade Prince Vik and the others to believe them, Claire and Dion need to reveal the truth of their situation: they're from an alternate timeline. Even if she can to convince her friends that she's met them all in her past life, Claire knows that she shouldn't let on that she and Prince Vik were engaged to be married... though she wants to. Can Claire and the others stop the Meade's family dark plot and prevent the tragic events of their other timeline?

Ubuki is relieved to see that the shop is slowly getting off the ground thanks to Theo's help. However, just when his hope seemed all lost as he could not get a bank loan, Theo offers to give Ubuki the money to keep the shop open! Ubuki cannot hide his shock, but the offer may come with hidden message the two exchanged on the night they first met!