New Releases by Antony Johnston

"FALLING INTO DARK" The nightmare creatures called Umbral are invading, and only the young thief Rascal knows it! But in a world where magic and religion are outlawed, will anyone believe her? And is the mysterious hobo Dalone an ally... or a deadly enemy?!

Michael and Abi reach a crossroads in their journey across the wasteland—especially when they meet Thomas, a strange man who seems perhaps a little too familiar! As the rift between them grows and their paths drift apart, Abi finds a living legend that becomes a nightmare, while Michael discovers there’s more to the wasteland than death and dust...

Michael and Abi reach a crossroads in their journey across the wasteland -- especially when they meet Thomas, a strange man who seems perhaps a little too familiar! As the rift between them grows and their paths drift apart, Abi finds a living legend that becomes a nightmare, while Michael discovers there’s more to the wasteland than death and dust...

A distant human colony discover that they aren’t as alone as they first thought... As the dead begin to rise as horrific monsters, can P-SEC Sgt. Abraham Neumann contain the threat? What role does the mysterious Church of Unitology have in all of this? And can any of them make it out alive...?

ONE OF THE HOTTEST GAMING FRANCHISES OF THE DECADE! Anticipating the release of Dead Space 3, we collect Dead Space: Salvage #1-6 in a stunning graphic novel, including never-seen before materials! When a group of freelance miners find the abandoned USG Ishimura in deep space, their once-fortunate luck turns into a catastrophe. With the Earth Government racing to reclaim the ship and an army of Necromorphs wreaking havoc on board, do the miners have any hope of surviving?

Michael and Abi continue their journey West through the wasteland—with the assassin Gerr secretly at their side! But after a mysterious midnight visit in the desert, they come across the town of Godsholm—but will the townsfolk aid them in their quest for A-Ree-Yass-I, or bring it to a halt?

In this title, Horowitz''s world-renowned teen super-spy Alex Rider''s fourth mission comes to life in a thrilling, fast-paced and stylish graphic adaptation. Relaxing in the south of France, reluctant MI6 agent Alex Rider is finally able to feel like any ordinary fourteen-year-old - until a sudden, ruthless attack on his hosts plunges him back into a world of violence and mystery. And this time, MI6 don''t want to know. Alex is determined to track down his friends'' attackers, even if he must do it alone. But it''s a path that leads to a long-buried secret - and a discovery more terrible than anything he could have imagined. Alex Rider has 90 minutes to save the world.

The second sensational collection in Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten's sci-fi western epic arrives! One hundred years after the world-changing event known as "the Big Wet" the world is a much changed place. Refugees, political in-fighting, religious persecution, and vicious attacks from savage tribes all are just part of why Comic Book Savant called Wasteland "100% comic goodness!"

A hundred years after the Big Wet, Earth is broken—a barren and infertile world where the few survivors struggle for survival. When Michael, a scavenger bearing strange gifts, calls at the shanty town of Providence, the effects are devastating. Now the townsfolk must cross the deadly wasteland to Newbegin, a nearby city where the past meets the new status quo. But Newbegin's cruel dictator is busy oppressing anyone not belonging to his church—which includes the Providence survivors. This volume collects issues 1-6 of the series.

Alan Moore, the best-selling graphic novelist of all time, delivers an original, chilling tale of Lovecraftian horror! Comic book legend Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, FROM HELL) and brilliant artist Jacen Burrows deliver a chilling tale of Lovecraftian horror! Brears and Lamper, two young and cocky FBI agents, investigate a fresh series of ritual murders somehow tied to the final undercover assignment of Aldo Sax –the once golden boy of the Bureau, now a convicted killer and inmate of a maximum security prison. From their interrogation of Sax (where he spoke exclusively in inhuman tongues) to a related drug raid on a seedy rock club rife with arcane symbols and otherworldly lyrics, they suspect that they are on the trail of something awful… but nothing can prepare them for the creeping insanity and unspeakable terrors they will face in the small harbor town of Innsmouth. NEONOMICON collects Alan Moore’s 2010 comic book series for the first time in its entirety – including his original story, THE COURTYARD, which chronicled Aldo Sax’s tragic encounter with the (somewhat) mortal agents of the Old Ones!

The hit sci-fi western epic continues with a very special collection, featuring all the previously uncollected one-shot issues from the series so far into one trade paperback! Features guest art from Ignatz award winner Carla Speed McNeil (FINDER), Eisner Award-winner Chuck BB (BLACK METAL), Eisner Award-nominee Joe Infurnari (BORROWED TIME), and a full-color, double-length story from regular series artist Christopher Mitten!

Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten''s sci-fi western epic continues! Michael and Abi have resumed their search for A-Ree-Yass-I, leaving the city''s troubles behind them. But before they can cross the Wasteland they must face the Dog Tribes—bands of nomads who live and die with hounds by their side. As two tribes go to war, Michael and Abi are caught in the middle! But help can come from the most unlikely of places.

The third electrifying collection of Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten''s sci-fi western epic arrives! One hundred years after the world-changing catastrophe known as the "Big Wet", the city of Newbegin faces its most dangerous challenge yet—an army of Sand-Eaters bent on destruction! Jakob joins the Watch to defend the city, and intrigue grips the council, as politics, religion, and high explosives combine to make a book that The Onion AV Club said, "Radiates in about a dozen conceptual and philosophical dimensions at once... in essence and execution, it rivals Hayao Miyazaki''s masterful epic Nausicaä"!

The second sensational collection in Antony Johnston and Christopher Mitten’s sci-fi western epic arrives! Thrown in the slave compounds and with no "scavenger man" to help them, the Providence survivors are in more trouble than ever. Meanwhile, Michael and Abi find themselves arrested and sentenced to death, and the Sand-eaters plan a daring attack on New Begin!

Over 80 of the best creators from every style and genre have contributed over 50 stories to this anthology featuring tales inspired by the songs of multi-platinum recording artist, Tori Amos! Featuring an introduction by Neil Gaiman, with stories by creators such as Carla Speed McNeil, Mark Buckingham, C.B. Cebulski, Nikki Cook, Hope Larson, John Ney Reiber, Ryan Kelly, and many, many others, Comic Book Tattoo encapsulates the breadth, depth, and beauty of modern comics in this coffee table format book.

Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series! The Alex Rider Adventures are #1 bestsellers the world over, and following in the footsteps of the graphic novel adaptation of Stormbreaker comes the second book in this phenomenal series. Like Stormbreaker: The Graphic Novel, this edition features bold, edgy, manga-like illustrations that make the graphic novel form so immensely popular, and brings the young spy to life in a whole new way. For existing fans of Alex Rider, this will be a must-have; for those yet to discover the series, this will be the perfect introduction.

Investigations into the accidental deaths of two of the world's most powerful men reveal just one link: they both had a son attending Point Blanc Academcy. Armed with a new collection of gadgets, Alex must infiltrate the academy as a pupil and establish the truth about what is really happening there. Features Manga-style art. Ages 8-12.

Nick Stoppard is a struggling photographer who just can''t seem to make it in his chosen profession. He''s lousy behind the camera and not much of a businessman. His studio bleeds more money every day and his empty appointment book isn''t helping matters. One night, while trying to soften his harsh reality with some hard drinking, Nick spots her—Chantel, a Latina goddess with a bar tab better suited to a table full of sailors than a stunning beauty. Before Nick even has a chance to lay on his pathetic sob story, something strange happens. His buddies start talking him up. Before he knows it, he''s no longer a failing photog, but the hottest shutterbug in the five boroughs and the darling of the N.Y.C. fashion world. It''s an impressive, if not accurate résumé, especially to Chantel, who happens to be an up-and-coming runway model in need of a flashy film-slinger. What starts as a harmless barroom exaggeration steamrolls into a series of comedic and romantic misadventures through the fast-paced, vain, and more than a little bitchy world of fashion. In a world where image is everything and models'' egos are even bigger than their billboards, does Nick have what it takes to live up to his legend or is he destined to be exposed, losing both his career and his girl in the process?

The year is 1871 and a government grant of $100,000 in bonds (the last payment for the building of the Central Pacific Railroad from San Francisco to Promontory) is about to be sent from Chicago to the Western Pacific offices in San Francisco, over 2000 miles of railroad away. Several Government freights have recently succumbed to the growing plague of railroad theft and the stakes of this shipment are simply too great to leave to chance. To that end, a Pinkerton agent has been brought in to oversee security. The details for this operation are top secret. The public is not even aware that the money is being sent, let alone how. But professional thief Cody Plummer has discovered the plans... and the prize is too sweet to resist.

Jenna Jameson! Briana Banks! Savanna Samson! The luscious legendary Vivid Video Girls come to comics for the first time! Each erotic issue is packed with three full-color stories featuring the Vivad Girls starring in the best written adult comics stories ever! Also included are three red-hot photo sections of the stars, showing everything they''ve got in real life! This issue launches with: "Spellbound," a tale set in a medieval magical world of fantasy and witchcraft starring Jenna Jameson & Tawny Roberts, with story by Antony (Courtyard) Johnston and art by Spanish superstar Juan Jose (Robocop) Ryp. "Dry Heat" is a classic crime caper with double-crossing intrigue starring Sunrise Adams, Kira Kener, & Briana Banks. It''s written by Steven Grant and features art from Italian sensation Marco Turini. "White Light" follows the forces of Heaven and Hell in a power struggle on Earth for one man who holds the key to the future. Chloe Jones, Savanna Samson, & Cheyenne Silver turn the heat up all the way in this tale from Antony Johnston and Brazilian maestro Carlos Fernando. With stories and art by the best creators from around the world, this series promises to be the highest quality adult comic work ever produced, and packaged in a premium oversized graphic novel format.

Thirty years ago a government experiment went horribly wrong, leaving one scientist dead and several injured. Project Hermes should have signaled a triumph of humanity—the discovery of true quantum teleportation. Instead it was deemed a failure, cancelled, and covered up. Forgotten by everyone—everyone except Graham Butcher. After devoting his life to the completion of Project Hermes the reclusive physicist is now dying, penniless and bitter. But not before the Project is completed. Tonight, Butcher has invited six people to his home, each with a different connection to his failed trial. Together they will ignite a new age, rising from the ashes of a past they all would rather forget. A man''s dream will become reality, while an ancient evil will be rustled from a centuries old slumber.

After years of infighting and turf wars, organized crime in the neighborhood is finally united under one leader. Julius is the gangster king of the East End and his public persona is as beloved as it would be were he true royalty. But in private, his generals conspire and contemplate ways to remove Julius for their own selfish gain. This reworking of Shakespeare's classic tale of betrayal, corruption, manipulation, narcissism, and the violence spawned by each, gives the play a new power and relevance for a modern audience. Expertly updated by award-winning author Antony Johnston and skillfully rendered by crime comics virtuoso Brett Weldele, JULIUS is a precise stab into the dark heart of comics.

Emily Spook's reputation in the indy art scene is growing. Her paintings have a devoted following and the ranks of that group continue to swell more every day. Emily should be thrilled but instead she's terrified. You see, ever since she was a young girl, Emily has been somewhat of a hostel for ghosts. Visitors from the ether would drop in for a few days or a month or even years and from those specters Emily would draw inspiration. But lately the ghosts have disappeared, leaving Emily alone and unable to touch a canvas. When Simon's consciousness first shows up inside Emily's skull she's relieved, but before long she's fallen into the same web of mystics and murder that ended Simon's life. Can the unlikely pair discover the truth about Simon's gruesome death or will Emily join the spirits she's played host to all these years?

Jack loves his job as an ad exec. Jack also loves rock and roll. He especially loves QED. Finally, Jack loves Jill. Jill loves her job at the art gallery. She loves the unique visions and most of all Jill loves Jack. But love is never easy and lately things have been rocky for the couple. Fortunately, Jack has the perfect solution! He''s planned the vacation of Jill''s dreams—Paris, for a weekend over Valentine''s Day, with passes to an invite-only gallery showing—it''ll be a complete surprise. Jill''s been busy too. She''s booked them both a secret trip to London with tickets to a very special QED show. There''s just one problem—both trips are scheduled to start the same night! When an airport mishap sends the couple to different destinations, Jack ends up in the middle of a dastardly plot to hijack the gallery''s prize exhibit. Meanwhile, Jill ends up in London and before too long she''s on the arm of one of the guys in the band! Can Jack and Jill find their way out of their respective predicaments and back into each other''s arms?