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IT''LL TAKE MORE THAN ANGELS AND DEMONS TO STOP HIM. Reporter Spencer Finch is a journalist embroiled in the hunt for a missing book, encountering along the way cat burglars and mobsters, hackers and mysterious monks. At the same time, he''s trying to make sense of the legacy left him by his late grandfather, a chest of what appear to be pulp magazines from the golden age of fantasy fiction. Following his nose, Finch gradually uncovers a mystery involving a lost Greek play, secret societies, generations of masked vigilantes - and an entire hidden history of mankind. It''s like The Da Vinci Code retold by the Coen brothers in this blockbuster blur. File Under: Urban Fantasy [ Conspiracy! | Angelic Mysteries | Pulp Fiction | Blow Your Mind ]

SCIENCE FICTION. Sons of Dorn is a thrilling new Imperial Fists novel featuring a memorable cast of characters and all the intergalactic action associated with the Black Library.

New York Times best-selling author and Eisner-nominated creator of iZombie, Chris Roberson, delivers a magical ongoing new series. Memorial is the story of Em, a young woman who arrives at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, with no memory of her past. A year later, she has rebuilt her life, only to find her existence thrown into turmoil after she inherits a magical shop. The kind that appears in an alley one instance and disappears the next. Em is drawn into a supernatural conflict between beings that not only represent, but are, fundamental elements of the universe itself. All of existence is at stake, so there''s only a little pressure on Em, the magical shop, and a talking cat. With art by the fantastical Rich Ellis, and covers by the legendary Michael WM Kaluta.

While the Napoleonic Wars set the world aflame, the HMS "Fortitude" patrols the sea lanes of the South Pacific. But beneath the beauty of the islands lurks a darker secret: an ancient evil buried at the living heart of a volcano.

At the eve of the new millennium, teenager Alice Fell is alone on the streets of a strange city, friendless and without a pound to her name. She is not sure whether she''s losing her mind, or whether she is called by inescapable visions to some special destiny. Along with a strange man named Stillman Waters, a retired occultist and spy – or so he claims – she finds herself pursued by strange creatures, and driven to steal the priceless "vanishing gem" that may contain the answers to the mysteries that plague her. A century earlier, consulting detective Sandford Blank, accompanied by his companion Roxanne Bonaventure, is called upon to solve a string of brutal murders on the eve of Queen Victoria''s Diamond Jubilee. The police believe that Jack the Ripper is back on the streets, but Blank believes that this is a new killer, one whose motive is not violence or mayhem, but the discovery of the Holy Grail itself. And what of the corpse-white Huntsman and his unearthly hounds, who stalks the gaslit streets of London? And in the sixth century, Galaad, a young man driven by strange dreams of a lady in white and a tower of glass, travels to the court of the high king Artor in Londinium, abandoned stronghold of the Roman Empire in Britain. With Galaad’s bizarre dreams as their only guide, Artor and his loyal captains journey west to the Summerlands, there to face a threat that could spell the end of the new-forged kingdom of Britain. These three adventures—Dark Ages fantasy, gaslit mystery, and modern-day jewel heist—alternate until the barriers between the different times begin to break down, and our heroes confront the secrets that connect the Grail, the Glass Tower, and the vanishing gem. And lurking behind it all, the entity known only as Omega.

Paragaea: A Planetary Romance is the story of Akilina "Leena" Chirikov, who shortly after launching from Star Town in the Soviet Union, finds herself thrown into another dimension, a world of strange science and ancient mystery. There she meets another time-lost person from Earth, Lieutenant Hieronymus Bonaventure of the Royal Navy—who left home to fight the forces of Napoleon and never returned—and his companion, Balam—outlaw prince of the jaguar men. Bonaventure is interested only in adventure and amusement, while Balam only wants distraction until the day he can reclaim his throne. Having little better to do, they agree to help Chirikov find a way home. In the tradition of the planetary romances of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Leigh Brackett, Paragaea is in fact a "hard" science fiction adventure, grounded in the latest thinking in the fields of theoretical physics, artificial intelligence, genetics, and more. There is a rigorously rational explanation behind all of the unearthly elements, with most of the "magic" the protagonist encounters being the products of a forgotten, transhuman, post-singularity culture that has long since disappeared. Chirikov, a strictly rational Soviet cosmonaut, interprets these as best she can, using the framework of early 1960s science. Being a dutiful Soviet, she wants only to return home to Earth, to inform her superiors about what she has discovered. But she soon finds herself developing ties to her companion Bonaventure that make her wonder whether she really wants to go home at all.

Told from a female zombie''s perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person-until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfill the dead person''s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. Our zombie girl detective is joined by a radical supporting cast: her best friend Eleanor, who happens to be a swinging ''60s ghost, a posse of paintball blasting vampires, a smitten were-terrier and a hot but demented mummy. Collects issues #1-6.

Fabletown''s favorite secret agent and bon vivant Cinderella is back on the job again in this follow up limited series to CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE. Someone is killing sorcerers out on the Farm, and all signs point to Cinderella''s archnemesis from the old days. The only problem is, Cinderella has always believed that her nemesis has been dead for years. Collects issues #1-6.

Tales from the Mignolaverse! Cryptozoologist Woodrow "Woody" Ferrier joined the B.P.R.D. to find exciting and previously undocumented cryptids, but unfortunately most of his cases end in disappointment. But a trip with Hellboy to small town Virginia where a huge and mysterious creature stalks the woods might provide him with just the opportunity he''s been waiting for! Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and longtime collaborater Chris Roberson gives us a new tale from the world of Hellboy. Featuring art by Shawn Martinbrough, colors by Dave Stewart, and letters by Clem Robins.

When an alien race arrives to claim ownership of Earth, the X-Men must find a way to repel them in this thrilling adventure novel. The Kh''thon descend upon Earth not as invaders, but as the planet''s rightful owners. They claim to have left millennia ago, and their evidence is startling: not only are their ships manned by Homo sapiens, but their will is enforced by specially augmented humans with phenomenal powers—and each one is a match for any of the X-Men. According to the Kh''thon, they are the original creators of the X-Gene, which allowed them to breed their servants with whatever abilities they required. The Kh''thon believe that Earth belongs to them, as well as every being living on it—human and mutant. Now it''s up to Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, and the rest of the X-Men—together with Scott Summers, now a member of X-Force—to defeat the Kh''thon before they are enslaved by these would-be alien masters. . . .

The God of War takes on the world of Norse gods, starting with a cult of bear berserkers! Kratos, God of War, has returned! His war on the gods of Olympus long past, Kratos builds a new life for himself in the remote Norse wilds. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a stranger being mauled by a monstrous bear. But for the former Ghost of Sparta, no good deed goes unpunished. This collection of pulse-pounding skirmishes includes God of War #0-#4.

Told from a female zombie''s perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person-until she eats her next brain. She sets out to fulfill the dead person''s last request, solve a crime or right a wrong. In uVAMPIRE, Gwen dines on the grey matter of a person who knew her as a child-and things quickly get complicated. Meanwhile, ghost-girl Ellie learns a few tricks from Amon the mummy; Spot the were-terrier goes to the comics shop and meets someone from Gwen''s past, the mad scientist Galatea engages in a bit of grave-robbing; and the monster-hunters tackle the town''s vampire problem once and for all. From Chris Roberson (CINDERELLA: FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE) and legendary artist Michael Allred (THE SANDMAN) comes the second volume of the Eisner Award-nominated series. Collects issues #6-12, plus a story from the HOUSE OF MYSTERY ANNUAL #2.

The B.P.R.D.''s greatest foe was not always a man ... Little English girls are going missing, and the trail leads to a bloodthirsty cult wielding an ancient power of evil--the Cult of the Black Flame. No villain in the history of the Mike Mignola''s line of books has caused as much death and destruction as the Black Flame. See what it was like when that power belonged to a secret order of priests hidden in the jungles of Siam. Christopher Mitten (Umbral, Criminal Macabre, Wasteland) joins Mignola and Chris Roberson (Hellboy & the B.P.R.D. 1953, iZombie) to explore an uncharted corner of the Hellboy''s fictional world.

Told from a female zombie''s perspective, iZOMBIE is a smart, witty detective series with a mix of urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dylan is a 20-something gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery. Once a month she must eat a human brain to keep from losing her memories, but in the process she becomes consumed with the thoughts and personality of the dead person—until she eats the next brain. She sets out to fulfill the dead person''s last request, solve a crime, or right a wrong. Once upon a time, Gwen''s biggest concerns were finding a brain to snack on and worrying whether her boyfriend would find out she was a zombie. Now, with undead secret agents and monster hunters teaming up to stop a mad scientist from bringing about the end of the world, and her friends stuck right in the middle of it, Gwen has bigger problems on her hands. But can a girl help save the world without losing everything in the world she loves? From the Eisner Award-nominated team of Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, iZOMBIE VOL. 4: REPOSSESSION collects issues #19-28.

The Swinging Sixties are back, and they''re Stranger than ever! No one knows the Strange better than the Strangers. Michael, Verity, and Sandoval have seen it all – but there is always something even stranger waiting just around the corner. Mysterious temples, peculiar pop bands, and unidentified flying oddities are just a few of the things mystifying Absalom Quince and his team, sworn to protect the world from the Strange. This collection is perfect for longtime fans or for those not yet touched by the Strange! And a great addition to anyone''s secret-passageway-concealing bookcase!

After the devastating events of WAR OF THE SUPERMEN, Superman looks to reconnect with the roots of his battle for Truth, Justice and the American Way. ''Grounded'' begins as Superman visits Philadelphia--on foot--then continues in a small town in Ohio where, as in many towns, a number of its residents are from other places. But when the Man of Steel discovers that there are also a number of residents secretly from other worlds, he unravels a mystery that may have grave consequences for Earth. Superman meets the new Wonder Woman for the first time! But why can''t he shake the feeling that he already knows her? The Man of Steel will have to figure that out later, as the two heroes have their hands full defending Omaha, Nebraska from the evil Keres, a supernatural force determined to rid the town (and the world!) of all Amazons--and they''re not too crazy about Kryptonians, either.

Told from a female zombie''s perspective, this smart, witty detective series mixes urban fantasy and romantic dramedy. In this newest collection, Spot tumbles into a cemetery sinkhole full of hungry creatures, Gwen''s monster-hunter boyfriend might uncover her big secret, and The Dead Presidents arrive, intent on taking names in a city infested with skeeball fanatics, mad scientists and shambling zombies! From Chris Roberson and Michael Allred comes iZOMBIE VOL. 3: SIX FEET UNDER AND RISING, collecting issues #13-18.

Get all three Stranger Things holiday specials in one package! In the Halloween Special, Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin gather in Castle Byers to eat candy and scare each other with a spooky story, revealing the quaint town’s darkest secret: the Child-Eater of Hawkins. In the Winter Special, Eleven and the kids of Hawkins are getting into the full spirit of the season. As they recall their favorite stories from their childhoods to teach Eleven about Christmas, tensions run high as Dustin swears he saw something spooky lurking in the forest outside. In the Summer Special, Officers Powell and Callahan patrol the “mean” streets of Hawkins, Indiana with the enthusiasm of two hefty dachshunds pretending to be bloodhounds. Typically they don’t have to chase down more than the occasional petty theft and teenagers smoking refer but lately, the town has been getting weirder, and while they might not get to the bottom of it they just might be lucky enough to survive. Featuring writing by Michael Moreci, Chris Roberson, and Keith Champagne, and art by Todor Hristov, ABEL, and Caio Filipe. Colors by Chris O''Halloran, DJ Chavis and Dan Jackson, with lettering by Nate Piekos.

Hellboy and his mentor Bruttenholm travel across England and confront the phantom hand of a murderer, a demonic water spirit, and some of the most horrible figures of British folklore--Rawhead Rex and Bloody-Bones. Back in the States, Hellboy rejoins the team from 1952 as a monster with possible ties to an earlier mission ravages a suburban community.

Hellboy learns firsthand about the history of the famed Silver Lantern Club! His uncle and former member Simon Bruttenholm relates tales from his time with the Silver Lantern Club, which included Sir Edward Grey, Sarah Jewell, Lady Bai, and Major Singh, as they investigated the mysterious happenings in London near the end of the 19th century! Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson expand the Hellboy universe with a new tale of strange spiritual happenings. They’re joined by artists Ben Stenbeck and Christopher Mitten, with colors by Dave Stewart. Collects Hellboy: The Silver Lantern Club #1–#5.

Can a man ever be free of his past? Can the tides of time ever wash away the bloody sands of sin? Or do transpired trespasses permanently and inescapably stain one’s soul? After conquering Zeus and thwarting Athena, Kratos believes himself to be finally free from his bondage. He sets sail for the desert in an attempt to distance himself from his home and his shame only to find his rage and guilt follow close behind. Kratos rages against the one foe that has proven to be unconquerable—himself. But a war against oneself is unwinnable, and only invites madness. Collects God of War: Fallen God #1–#4.

Worlds'' Finest'' part 1! Writer Chris Roberson (i, ZOMBIE) joins the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight for a two-part, time-spanning arc! What dangerous foe threatens to destroy both the 853rd and 21st centuries? It''s up to the World''s Finest from multiple eras to find out!

Hellboy, Professor Bruttenholm, and B.P.R.D. agent Archie Muraro investigate an abandoned sawmill that is rumored to be haunted. But when they get there, an unexpected discovery reveals an even stranger source for the rumors! Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and longtime collaborator Chris Roberson team up with artist Mike Norton and colorist Dave Stewart for a new story of strange doings.

"This book collects The Visitor: How and Why He Stayed #1-#5 and "God Rest Ye Merry" from Hellboy Winter Special 2017"--From title page verso.

It''s been said that for any event, there are an infinite number of possible outcomes. Our choices determine which outcome will follow, and therefore all possibilities that could happen do happen across countless alternate realities. In these divergent realms, known history is bent, like white light through a prism -- broken into a boundless spectrum of what-might-have-beens. But in those myriad universes, what might have been...is what actually happened. THE CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT: In a continuum where Spock died during childhood, an Andorian named Thelin became Captain Kirk''s stalwart friend and first officer. But at the moment of Khan''s final defeat, history takes an even stranger turn, and the emerging potential of Project Genesis is revealed as the galaxy''s greatest hope...and its most ominous threat. A GUTTED WORLD: Terrorist Kira Nerys -- from a Bajor that was never liberated -- may hold the key to winning a war that has engulfed half the galaxy. But with the Romulans and the Klingons at each other''s throats, and the Federation pulled into the conflict, even victory may not bring salvation. BRAVE NEW WORLD: Dr. Noonien Soong''s dream has been realized: androids are now woven inextricably into the fabric of the Federation, revolutionizing Starfleet and transforming the quality of humanoid life. But when Soong''s long-missing breakthrough creation, Data, mysteriously resurfaces, civilization reaches a crossroads that could lead to a bright new future, or to ruin.

When supernatural artifacts from the Homelands begin surfacing in the modern world, it falls to Cinderella, Fabletown''s best kept (and best dressed) secret agent to stop the illegal trafficking. But can Cindy foil the dark plot before Fabletown andits hidden, exiled inhabitants are exposed once and for all? And how does her long lost Fairy Godmother factor into the equation? Whether she''s soaring through clouds, deep-sea diving, or cracking jaws, Cindy travels from Manhattan to Dubai andhooks up with a handsome, familiar accomplice who may be harboring secret motives of his own. Meanwhile, trouble brews back home in Fabletown when Cindy''s overworked, underappreciated assistant decides to seize control of The Glass Slipper, Cindy''sexclusive shoe boutique. Collects issues #1-6.

When Hellboy is called to India to investigate a rash of mysterious animal attacks, he is reunited with a familiar face. Together they search for the strange beast terrorizing a small village, but the mystery—and the myth behind it—runs deeper than they thought. Join the dynamic team of Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson for an all-new B.P.R.D. mystery, featuring art by the talented Alison Sampson (GENESIS) and colors by the amazing Dave Stewart (Hellboy, Umbrella Academy)!

Hellboy’s career in the B.P.R.D. kicks off in this new paperback edition collecting his earliest missions! From his very first official case in 1952 tracking down a mad scientist in Brazil, Hellboy moved straight on to punching monsters across the globe. Revisit those very first adventures with Hellboy and the team that made him the agent he is with this new collection, featuring cases from 1952, 1953, and 1954! Features the work of Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Chris Roberson, Ben Stenbeck, Stephen Green, Dave Stewart, and many other powerhouse creators, and includes a bonus sketchbook section. Collects Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1952, 1953, and 1954.

HITLER IS GONE. PLAN Z IS DEFEATED. BUT THE DEAD STILL WALK. Jun is a deadhunter—and a damn good one. For her, patrolling Northern Italy with Sergeant Josiah and his elite squad, eradicating zombies and searching for survivors is nothing new. When the squad encounters a group of refugees being relentlessly pursued by the Dead, they uncover a new threat: a secret Alpine Redoubt stuffed with SS and Hitler Youth, who have seemingly gained control over the Dead. The race is on: neutralise the Nazi menace, destroy the secret base, and stem the tide of Dead—or lose Europe to an unstoppable zombie army. World War Two is over, but the Dead War is just beginning...

Before they can track down an errant copy of Gustav Strobl''s Witchcraft and Demonology, Hellboy and B.P.R.D. agent Susan Xiang are sidetracked by a beset housewife''s pleas for help. Unraveling the mystery of an unwanted house guest may lead the occult investigators right to where they wanted to be, but also right into demonic danger. Celebrated writer Mike Mignola and longtime collaborator Chris Roberson bring you yet another hit Hellboy one-shot, with art by the extraordinary Laurence Campbell and colors by Dave Stewart.

Mars is controlled by the Chinese, who call their civilization the Celestial Empire. But for teenagers Gamine and Huang, it is anything but heavenly. Gamine was taken off the street by an aristocrat, schooled as a fine young lady—then abandoned at her patron’s whim and forced to make her living as a grifter. Huang’s army career is cut short by a bandit ambush. When the two meet, Gamine —“Iron Jaw”—is the leader of a sham religious movement, and Huang, or “Hummingbird,” is the bandits’ chief tactician. They join forces to bring down the corrupt government that has determined their lives. Iron Jaw and Hummingbird offers a planet’s worth of adventure!

Sir Edward Grey and Sarah Jewell prepare to face one of the darkest entities that either of them has ever encountered! Believing the killer has finally overplayed their hand, Grey may still be in for a surprise when he tries to take them down. Witness the unexpected finale of the latest Witchfinder story from Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson, with art by Christopher Mitten and colors by Michelle Madsen!

Pressure is mounting within the bureau to uncover the Soviets'' secret plans, but a suspicious cover-up leads one agent off the radar in search of answers.

John W. Campbell Memorial Award-nominee Chris Roberson writes the prequel to John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winner Philip K. Dick''s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, one of the greatest science ficition novels ever published! A GLOBAL SCIENCE FICTION PUBLISHING EVENT! John W. Campbell Memorial Award-nominee Chris Roberson writes the prequel to John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winner Philip K. Dick''s DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, one of the greatest science ficition novels ever published! Who hunted androids before Dick Deckard? Taking place immediately after World War Terminus ends, the problems with artificial -- androids--become apparent. The government decides they must become targets,hunted down, bjut who will do the dirty work? Two men are assigned: Malcolm Reed, a "special" human with the power to feel others'' emotions, and Charlie Victor hide? Meanwhile Samantha Wu, a Stanford biologist, fights to save the last of the living animals. Don''t miss this science fiction milestone that fleshes out Philip K. Dick''s world and DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? mythology!

The concluding chapter of the Elric: The Balance Lost saga. Eternal Champions Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon unite with newcomer Eric Beck in a climactic battle to save the Great Balance at the center of the Multiverse. The true architects behind the war between Law and Chaos have been revealed, and nothing could have prepared the Eternal Champions for the shocking truth. Now they must battle against the combined might of Eric Beck’s twin brother, the sinister Garrison Bow, and the immortal masterminds behind the Cosmic Wars for the fate of the balance itself. Written by New York Times bestseller Chris Roberson, and drawn by fan-favorite Italian artist, Francesco Biagini. “There is about these stories a quality of opiate dreaming.” – Walter Simonson (Thor, Fantastic Four, Detective Comics) “Unforgettable action and intrigue… a must-read for any fans of science fiction or sword-and-sorcery epics.” – Comics Bulletin

A year ago, Em found herself at a hospital with no memory, her mind a complete blank. After spending a year rebuilding her life, she is thrust into the middle of a supernatural conflict between immortal beings representing fundamental aspects of the universe itself when she is given the key to a magical shop, the kind that appears in an alley one instant and disappears the next. With nothing but a talking cat to guide her, she finds herself targeted by living statues, an evil ventriloquist''s doll, and the mysterious Court of Shadows...

Writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun) and artist Chris Cross (FIRESTORM) launch Superman and Batman on an utterly epic journey--one that will leave no corner of the DCU untouched!When Superman mysteriously vanishes from Earth, Batman must call upon some of the DCU''s top mystics such as Dr. Occult to get some answers. Meanwhile, The Man of Steel finds himself fighting side by side with a strange Batman against a horde of Solomon Grundys. And just what is the sun doing to his powers? Batman, Doctor Occult, Detective Chimp and Klarion the Witchboy must face a magical Armageddon in the present as Superman is taken to meet the future Justice League at the Hall of Doom! How did things go so wrong — and can anything be done to stop it?

Secretly followed home from the mauling in the wildwoods, Kratos and his son are threatened by the mysterious bear cult. With his new home and family in danger, can the former Ghost of Sparta keep the monster inside him at bay? Or will Atreus get a glimpse into the dark secret his father has tried so hard to bury? Written by iZombie writer, Chris Roberson!

Mike Mignola! Chris Roberson! Investigator Sarah Jewell (Rise of the Black Flame, Witchfinder: The Reign of Darkness) gets her own series in this murder mystery with an occult twist. A locked-room murder mystery puzzles paranormal detective Sarah Jewell and her associate Marie Therese when a weekend trip on a private island off the coast of Washington goes astray. Trapped by a storm and surrounded by myriad suspects who have gathered for an auction of occult items, the intrepid duo must unravel the supernatural mysteries surrounding the guests in hopes of uncovering the murderer! But all the while, bodies keep piling up, and at any moment Sarah or Marie Therese could be next! Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson return to the world of Hellboy, accompanied by artist Leila del Duca and colorist Michelle Madsen.