Most Popular Books by Brian Wood

It''s hard enough being a teenager. Now try being a teenager with powers. Demo chronicles the lives of young people who are on their separate journeys to self-discovery in a world--just like our own--where being different is feared. This definitive edition of Demo by Brian Wood (The New York Four, The Massive) and Becky Cloonan (The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys) collects the entirety of the series, eighteen short stories across multiple genres, and stands as an indie comics classic

NEW STORY ARC. Critically-acclaimed STARVE is back for a second season! Chef Gavin Cruikshank shifts his focus from the soundstage to the streets, addressing real world themes of food scarcity and class warfare. Smart, subversive, and darkly comic, STARVE is an instant cult classic.

Worlds collide when four young women begin college at the prestigious New York University. Shy, literate Riley, overachieving but naive Lona, laid-back West Coaster Ren, and working-class girl Merissa claim newfound freedom living in the big city. But that freedom comes at a price: roommate drama, mysterious love interests, school troubles, and family conflicts. Welcome to adulthood! New York Four is a smart, charming, and stunningly rendered page-turner from the New York Times best-selling duo Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly. This edition collects the entire series under one cover for the first time.

Callum Israel and the crew of the Kapital face their greatest threat yet: Arkady, Israel''s former colleague bent on revenge. When the Kapital is bombed in port, Callum and Mag head into the dangerous streets of post-Crash Europe to confront Arkady. But what they ultimately discover may lead them to their long lost ship The Massive! Meanwhile, Mary reappears in the Sahara desert, guarding a convoy of fresh water, holding a secret that might unravel Callum for good. The Massive begins its most powerful chapter yet as Brian Wood, Garry Brown, and Daniel Zezelj unravel the ongoing mystery of Mary and set the stage for the final act, when the cause of the Crash is revealed.

The War of 1812 and America''s first navy come to life in the second volume of Rebels a historical epic of America''s founding, from DMZ writer Brian Wood. In 1775, Seth Abbott fought to win his fellow Americans their independence. In 1794, his son, John Abbott, comes of age as their new nation faces multiple new threats: high seas terrorism, fresh aggression from Britain, and intense political division at home. When Congress authorizes building America''s first navy--the famous "six frigates" that include the USS Constitution--John Abbott signs up. Author Brian Wood (DMZ, Briggs Land, The Massive) imagines an important era of a new nation''s struggle to find its way in Rebels: These Free and Independent States.

The street finds its own uses for things, even black market greens, urban chicken farms, and off-brand fast food joints.

Bestselling Writer Brian Wood (Aliens: Defiance, The Massive, Briggs Land) pens a thrilling chase with electric art by Jeff Stokely (The Spire, Six-Gun Gorilla). Two Terminators went back in time to 1984, one to kill Sarah Conner, and another targeting NYPD Officer Lucy Castro, a rookie cop assigned to one of the worst sections of the city. Isolated and unable to call for backup, Castro faces off against the relentless T800, relying on unlikely allies to see her through to dawn.

The world and characters of the DMZ - a futuristic, war-torn Manhattan - are expanded and enriched in this eighth volume of the acclaimed series. Journalist Matty Roth redefines his role in the DMZ following the tumultuous events of the past year No longer content to be merely a citizen journalist or a mouthpiece for Parco Delgado''s struggling city government, he now rolls with his own private security force and self-defined mandate to heal the city. Is this the start of a brand-new day via the barrel of an gun - or will this ''Rise of Matty'' end with the fall of just another petty warlord? Plus, you''ll discover the truth behind the mysterious death cult that is housed in the city''s tallest building. These violent killers hide behind masks and heavy clothing are always the vanguard of death and destruction. Now you''ll find out just who they are and where they come from.

In a post-war, post-crash, post-disaster, post-everything world, the environmental-action trawler Kapital scours the earth''s oceans for its mysteriously missing sistership, The Massive. Captain Callum Israel, a man who has dedicated his life to the ocean, now must ask himself--as our planet dies--what it means to be an environmentalist after the world''s ended. This oversize hardcover collects issues #0-#15 of acclaimed writer Brian Wood''s sprawling, post-apocalyptic epic.

In The Massive Volume 3: Longship, Callum Israel and Ninth Wave go head to head with a disgraced comrade threatening nuclear war, a rogue faction of the US Navy working as pirates in New York Harbor, and a colony of Norwegian whalers who hunt in the Viking tradition. Collects issues #13u00ad–#18 of The Massive. Written by New York Times bestselling author Brian Wood.

Collects Ultimate Comics X-Men #29-33. "World War X" begins! It''s Tian vs. Utopia when Jean Grey takes on Kitt y Pryde! Will the planet be torn apart when the two mutant nations go to war? Alliances are broken, sides are chosen and betrayals abound - but after a sneak attack on Utopia, and Jean''s strict warning that the rest of the world should stay out of the war, will the global mutant-on-mutant conflict finally unite...or divide mutants forever? As World War X claims its first casualties, Kitty Pryde becomes a revolutionary redux, Mach Two displays startling new powers, and James Hudson proves he''s more than just his father''s son!

Collects Ultimate Comics X-Men #24-28. The mutants have proved their worth, and Utopia thrives - but at what cost? Kitty makes a choice that could haunt her forever, as Mach Two''s jungle insurgency gains strength! Plus, there are eyes in the sky - but who''s watching the mutants? And when the mutant nation comes under siege, with General Ross leading the charge, Jimmy Hudson prepares for war...and Kitty and Mach Two must find out whether they can work together for the good of mutantkind!

One of Vertigo’s longest-running series comes to its stunning conclusion. After six years, Matty Roth''s story and the Second American Civil War comes to an end. As the war enters its final weeks, Matty is given an unbelievable second chance, a golden opportunity to report once again from the DMZ-not as a network lackey but as an unbiased observer for the court of world opinion, to ensure both sides stay honest. He is given total access, total freedom, and is determined to do right by the city where he once failed miserably. Brian Wood and artist Riccardo Burchielli present their final chapter and remove any doubt that DMZ is, at its core, a love letter to New York City. DMZ: THE DELUXE EDITION BOOK FIVE collects issues #60-72.

Collects Ultimate Comics X-Men #18.1, 19-23. Brian Wood (DMZ, Star Wars, X-Men) takes the helm as "Reservation X" begins, and a brave new world for the nation''s surviving mutants starts here! Kitty Pryde tries to lead a nation of mutants, but someone close to her has different plans! Meet Mach Two, former Morlock tunnel refugee turned mutant resistance fighter! Will she side with Kitty, or become a dangerous new enemy? Plus: Rogue gets an unexpected visitor as Storm helps terraform the reservation. The mutants might hold the key to solving world hunger, but what is the deadly cost? What is the Sentient Seed and why does everyone want it? And as the Iron Patriot guest-stars, Mach Two''s play for power takes a new turn - and leads to a fatal showdown!

Grace Briggs is now the leader of the largest antigovernment secessionist group in the United States, having outmaneuvered both Federal law enforcement and an attempted takeover by white power stormtroopers. But troubles at home remain, and when a chance encounter with innocent civilians blows up into an ugly hostage situation, the privacy and integrity of Briggs Land is compromised. Meanwhile, Jim Briggs, humiliated at losing control of the family, seeks revenge. With its gritty and realistic depiction of a fractured family in a polarized society, Brian Wood and Mack Chater''s Briggs Land is an essential mirror of our times, "a uniquely American crime comic you need to be reading." (Nerdist)

"Collects the comic-book series Aliens: rescue #1-#4"--Copyright page.

"FROM THE SOUNDSTAGE TO THE STREETS" Once the world''s most famous chef, Gavin Cruikshank''s been in a self-imposed exile for years. In his absence his foodie television program has evolved into STARVE, a morally bankrupt competition that thrills the wealthy with rare and often illegal cuisine. Gavin''s crusade to end this outrage has stalled out as he finds himself seduced by the toxic mix of success, money, and adoration. Collects STARVE #6-10.

A critically-acclaimed crime epic set in an American secessionist militia compound mixing politics with complex family issues, from NYT bestselling author of DMZ. Grace Briggs is the new head of the Briggs family, the largest and most secretive antigovernment secessionist movement in the United States. For over a hundred years it''s been a safe harbor for anyone looking to live a simple, quiet life off the grid, but it has since devolved into a hotbed for white extremists, armed militia, and domestic terrorism. She seeks to take control of the Land—and her family—from the forces of extremism and hate, and return it to its core values. But can she accomplish that before law enforcement finds the evidence it needs to wipe Briggs Land off the map? From New York Times Bestselling author Brian Wood (DMZ, The Massive,Rebels) comes the latest in his critically-acclaimed line of socio-political graphic novels. Artist Mack Chater (Smoke/Ashes) illustrates this gritty and electrifying crime saga that speaks to the troubled, polarized world we live in now. [Briggs Land] "It’s smart, vibrant, original and well drawn. There’s nothing like it out there and it’s the best thing Wood may ever have done (and that’s saying A LOT…the man is a genius)." — Forces of Geek “Brian Wood is writing a Dangerous Story with Briggs Land, and that’s the kind of story most worth telling.”—John Arcudi “Given the current political state of the country, this series feels very relevant indeed." - IGN "BRIGGS LAND IS A UNIQUELY AMERICAN CRIME COMIC YOU NEED TO BE READING.”—NERDIST “[Briggs Land is] the Sopranos of secession.”—GWW

In the near future, America''s worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered acrossthe 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand - Manhattan. Or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. Matty Roth, a naive aspiringphotojournalist, lands a dream job following a veteran war correspondent into the heart of he DMZ. Things soon go terribly wrong, and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he''s only seen on television. There, he is faced with a choice: finda way off the island, or make his career with an assignment most journalists would kill for. But can he survive in this savage war zone long enough to report the truth?

Brian Wood''s epic and acclaimed adaptation of Robert E. Howard''s "Queen of the Black Coast" reaches its heart-retching conclusion! When Conan and Bêlit intercept an invaluable religious artifact, ruthless zealots hunt them across a treacherous landscape! Then, when the couple seeks their fortune on the cursed banks of Zarkheba, they encounter a dark power that will shape their fate! This thrilling volume collects issues #19--25 of the Dark Horse Comics series Conan the Barbarian.

Collecting the first 12 issues of the series about the ultimate embedded war journalist trapped in a most unlikely war zone: the streets of New York City. In the near future, America''s worst nightmare has come true. With military adventurism overseas bogging down the Army and National Guard, the U.S. government mistakenly neglects the very real threat of anti-establishment militias scattered across the 50 states. Like a sleeping giant, Middle America rises up and violently pushes its way to the shining seas, coming to a standstill at the line in the sand - Manhattan or, as the world now knows it, the DMZ. Matty Roth, a naïve young man and aspiring photojournalist, lands a dream gig following a veteran war journalist into the heart of the DMZ. Things soon go terribly wrong, and Matty finds himself lost and alone in a world he''s only seen on television. There, he is faced with a choice: try to find a way off the island, or make his career with an assignment most journalists would kill for. But can he survive in a war zone long enough to report the truth? Collects issues #1-12 of the original monthly series.

The ninth volume in the critically acclaimed series that looks at life during wartime--America''s 21st century Civil War. After the shattering events of DMZ VOL. 8: HEARTS AND MINDS, M.I.A. takes Matty to a remote and desolate section of the city.Self-exile forces him to take a good, hard look at himself and his conduct since he entered the DMZ, and he doesn''t like what he''s seeing. His discovery presents him with an opportunity that he''s tempted to take, but is the price too high? Thisvolume also includes a pinup gallery with art by Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, Eduardo Risso and others.

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This is 1775. With the War for Independence playing out across the colonies, Seth and Mercy Abbott find their new marriage tested at every turn as the demands of the frontlines and the home front collide. Rebels details the epic story of the colonists who, in a few short, turbulent years, created the nation of America. Collects Rebels #1–#10. * An all-star team of artists lead by Andrea Mutti! * The full run of Rebels comics in one collection. “Poignant and so incredibly powerful.”—PopMatters “A lush, detailed world full of rugged characters.”—IGN

The Crash was only the beginning. What remains of civilization is being obliterated by a series of cataclysmic events. The truth about Mary''s identity, which began as a faint signal, grows louder--and she''s seemingly connected to it all. The secret of the Crash and the location of the missing ship The Massive get answered here, in the final arc, Ragnarok! The Massive careens into its final climactic chapter as Brian Wood and Garry Brown pull back the curtain on the mysteries of one of the most thought-provoking comics series of the last decade!

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In the pages of The Massive, the Ninth Wave was struggling to repair a broken world. But before that, they were the preeminent global environmental-rescue unit, taking on criminals, polluters, politicians, and rogue states. The Massive: Ninth Wave tells these stories in a stylish, high-action, done-in-one format, reuniting the entire creative team from the original series. Critically acclaimed writer Brian Wood and artist Garry Brown go back to the beginning with the Ninth Wave environmental action unit, sharing stories from the front lines of the eco-war. Praise for previous volumes of The Massive: "Brian Wood''s The Massive proves that there''s room for political comics." -Complex "In a period where Wood''s name seems to pop up all over the industry, this series has emerged as one of his most ambitious and rewarding so far." -IGN "The Massive is clearly one of the best books of 2012 due to its exquisite ability to meld high concept ideas with real characters as Brian Wood continues to make comics smart." -Comic Book Resources

Mono undertakes a deadly mission at the behest of BritainÕs American allies...but what secrets will he find deep in the heart of the Pacific...? Best-selling writer Brian Wood (Star Wars, DMZ) teams with acclaimed artist Sergio Sandoval (Batman, Uncharted) to tell a white-knuckled two-part tale that takes Mono across the world for a hair-raising adventure!

Superstar writer Brian Wood tells the origin of the Valkyrie--the deadliest spacefighter pilots in the EVE universe! This series leads into EVE Valkyrie, one of the most hotly anticipated video games of all time, a groundbreaking virtual reality space dogfighting shooter from the creators of EVE Online. With cloning technology that transmits them into a new body each time the old one dies in flames, the Valkyrie are immortal--the most skilled, most fearless pilots money can buy, mercenaries with loyalty to no one but each other.

Matty Roth reluctantly lands an interview for Liberty News with an enlisted U.S. solider who''s found guilty of a massacre within the DMZ. What follows is a look at how the DMZ came to be, from the perspective of a kid who came from the Midwest and walked right into a nightmare.

In this third volume, collecting issues #13-17, Matty severs his ties to the Liberty News and becomes a free agent. He soon finds himself in over his head as he goes undercover and infiltrates a terrorist cell determined to disrupt any and all construction sites trying to rebuild the city.

In a post-war, post-crash, post-disaster, post-everything world, the environmental-action trawler Kapital scours the earth''s oceans for its mysteriously missing sister ship, The Massive. Captain Callum Israel, a man who has dedicated his life to the ocean, now must ask himself - as our planet dies - what it means to be an environmentalist after the world has ended. This oversize hardcover collects issues #16 to #30 of acclaimed writer Brian Wood''s sprawling, post-apocalyptic epic.

**Brian Wood returns to the stars!** Superstar writer Brian Wood tells the origin of R��n, founder of the Valkyriethe deadliest space-fighter pilots in the _EVE_ universe! This series leads into _EVE: Valkyrie_,one of the most hotly anticipated video games of all time, a groundbreaking virtual reality space-dogfighting shooter from the creators of _EVE Online_. * _EVE: Valkyrie_ is the future of gamingthe killer app of virtual reality! * _EVE Online_ has hundreds of thousands of subscribers!

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Luke, Leila, Ian e Ciube sono di nuovo assieme sul Millennium Falcon per una missione che metterà alle loro costole il terribile cacciatore di taglie IG-88! E parlando di cacciatori di taglie, in questo numero un’incredibile avventura di Boba Fett e di un droide che si credeva uno Jedi!

The fifth volume in the critically acclaimed series that looks at life during wartime- America''s 21st Century Civil War. The world and characters of the DMZ-a wartorn Manhattan-are expanded and enriched in this volume as Matty Roth turns hisattention to ''the hidden war''-the thousands of ordinary people living under fire inside the DMZ. His subjects include a guerrilla artist in the underground arts scene, a former ally who''s now worse off than a homeless person and the powerful head of an organization within the DMZ and more.

"For five years, the United States of America has battled the anti-establishment uprising of Middle America''s so-called "Free States." This second civil war has done damage across the nation, but no place has been hit harder than New York City. With the U.S. controlling everything to the east and the Free States surrounding from the west, the island of Manhattan has become the hotly contested borderland known as the DMZ. And that''s exactly where aspiring photojournalist Matty Roth has just landed, "--Amazon.com.