It's a new mission for the first all-female team of X-Men! When the Shi'ar warrior Deathbird lands on S.W.O.R.D.'s doorstep at the brink of death, Abigail Brand calls the X-Men to investigate! But are even they equipped to handle this horrific new alien threat? As 'Genespliced' monstrosities engineered from the fiercest alien races across the galaxy threaten S.W.O.R.D.'s orbital base, the X-Men find themselves entangled in a conspiracy that connects to the assassination of Rachel Grey's family! Can the X-Men hope to stop an alien horde? Does Brand know more about the Genespliced than she's revealing? How does Rachel's uncle Vulcan tie in? And will Rachel forsake her teammates and risk Earth's safety to take revenge on those responsible for her family's deaths? Collecting X-MEN (2013) #18-22. Rated T+

The supernatural bounty hunter John Tower returns in this thrilling new volume from writer Matt Wagner (Grendel) and artist Simon Bisley (Lobo). After thwarting a demonic possession and tearing a mystic artifact away from the clutches of the Brotherhood of the Rose, Tower believes himself one step closer to his mysterious goals. But the next chapter of his journey leads him and his unofficial partner, FBI agent Alicia Hardwicke, to the frozen wilderness of Canada where they must face off against a nightmarish beast that has been feasting on the locals. Will Tower's mission prove successful, or is he leading Alicia to any icy tomb?

Featuring exclusive interviews as well as exciting concept art, The Art of Home provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at DreamWorks Animation's film based on Adam Rex's popular children's book, The True Meaning of Smekday.

Jean-Claude Forest's timeless erotic Sci-Fi classic, from which the cult-favorite movie of the same name stems from, is now available featuring a brand new, contemporary English-language adaptation by writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Marvel's Captain Marvel, Avengers Assemble, Dark Horse's Ghost, Image's Pretty Deadly). Published in black & white, this edition includes both the original Barbarella graphic novel and its never-before-published-in-the-English-language sequel, The Wrath of the Minute-Eater.

The Steampunk look mixes elements of the Victorian era with futuristic technology resulting in a world of fantasy, mystery, romanticism, and adventure, where steam-powered machinery, velvet dresses, and dapper suits are accented with ray guns and digital technology. Monster Book of Manga: Steampunk is perfect for beginners and skilled manga artists alike. Pairing advanced illustration techniques with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, renowned comic artist Jorge Balaguer offers four simple steps to create a variety of manga characters with a Steampunk edge. From the preliminary pencil sketches in black and white to final full-color artwork, each step is accompanied by simple directions and tips to help aspiring artists gain the tools and technical expertise to draw like a professional.

The third collection of short fiction from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Neil Gaiman. As with the previous two collections, Trigger Warning will be comprised primarily of previously published pieces of short fiction-stories, verse, and a very special Doctor Who story that was written for the series' 50th-anniversary in 2013. In addition, Neil will include a story written expressly for this collection. Guaranteed to dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination, and move you to the depths of your soul, Trigger Warning is a gift of wonder and delight from one of the most unique and popular literary artists of our day.

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When a blind man with the power to see through the eyes of other men accidentally taps into the mind of a serial killer, Batman finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that reaches from the streets of Gotham City straight up into its cathedrals of power. Collects BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #156-158 and #164-167.

Damian Wayne, the son of Batman, has adopted the cape and cowl as his own...but what horrific events set this troubled hero on the path of his dark destiny? It's a possible future that may never be in this epic written and drawn by Andy Kubert! Plus, in a tale written by Grant Morrison, Damian Wayne is the Batman of Tomorrow in a story set 15 years from now in a nightmarish future Gotham City! Collecting DAMIAN: SON OF BATMAN #1-4 and BATMAN #666.

Avatar Aang and friends honor an Air Nomad holiday that hasn't been celebrated in over one hundred years, but when cryptic visits from the spirit of Avatar Yangchen lead Aang to a refinery operating on land sacred to the Airbenders, they soon find themselves in peril as a dangerously powerful ancient spirit awakens with vengeance and destruction on its mind! Collects The Rift parts 1-3.

Legendary illustrator Michael Hague takes readers on a strange and fantastic journey in Eye of Newt! As a young wizard's apprentice, Newt, embarks on a wonderful and perilous quest through the mysterious Netherworld and beyond, he learns a dark secret that could shape his entire destiny! Collects the four-issue miniseries. • Gorgeously illustrated in the classic fantasy style! • For fans of The Hobbit and Harry Potter! 'If you like fantasy stories this is a must read.' -Comic Bastards

The being known as Wick has been freed, and has begun delivering swift vengeance upon the world. But he's not alone in his quest, as he gains acceptance and followers around the world - and crushes any that oppose him. Meanwhile, Tristan and Elspeth try to pick up the pieces in the wake of a devastating plane crash, and must survive the deadly obstacles thrown in their path as they weave their way through this new and inhospitable world. One of the most critically acclaimed horror comics in recent memory, this edition collects issues #5-8 of Horror Master Clive Barker's latest epic, with help from cowriter Mark Miller (Hellraiser) and artist Haemi Jang (Hellraiser: The Road Below).

WHY WE LOVE IT: We love that luminary writer Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origin) and worldrenowned artist Humberto Ramos (The Amazing SpiderMan) teamed up to unfold a sophisticated story of religion, murder, and mystery. It kept us guessing until the end! WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: The beautiful work of Humberto Ramos unfolds a story of religion, atheism, murder, and mystery, as told by Paul Jenkins. Fans of Constantine and the BBC's Sherlock will not want to miss this tale of corruption through the eyes of an outsider. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: London detective Charlie Northern is a devout atheist, but when the pope's successor dies suddenly and mysteriously, he has no choice but to step foot back in church. Sidestepping nefarious local politics and a crooked police force, Northern comes face to face with hundreds of years of conspiracy and corruption in the seat of the world's wealthiest religion. Some signs point to the supernatural, but a good detective knows the sins of man when he sees them. Collects the complete miniseries (issues #16).

The horrors of enhanced soldier war have taken a dire turn for the Allies. Their attempts to develop a counter to the German Battleship Ubers have led to a crossroads in development. But the discovery that the Nazis have not only discovered the same weapons but have improved upon them leaves a terrible hole in their ability to mount a defense. With both sides suffering herculean losses and the devastation of world war decimating every nation, the escalation of super human combat is making the Allies desperate for foothold. Kieron Gillen (Journey into Mystery) has created a unique and terrifying mix of the fantastic and the horrible that will leave you speechless in the blood soaked pages of Uber. The horrors of super human warfare are immeasurable. This volume collects issues #12 - 17 of the ongoing Uber comic book series.