New Releases by Ian Edginton

Leviathan, the world''s largest ocean liner, has been lost for tweny years in a desolate mist-laden ocean. When people start to be murdered, former cop Detective Sergeant Lament is tasked with solving the crime… In 1928 the largest cruise liner the world has ever seen is launched. With a crew and passenger complement totalling nearly 30,000 people the Leviathan is bound for New York. However, it never reaches the Big Apple and simply... disappears! Twenty years later - with the Leviathan stranded on an unearthly sea - Detective Sergeant Lament begins to investigate the mystery at the liner''s heart. What he discovers will change his world forever - but it might just bring the Leviathan home... From the creators of Scarlet Traces and The Great Game comes a unique story that will continue to haunt the reader long after the last page has been turned!

A year after the defeat of Professor Moriarty''s revenant horde and the fire-bombing of London, restoration is well under way. Yet, from across the sea, ancient eyes cast their hungry gaze upon the still vulnerable capital...Dracula is coming! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the wreck of the ship, the Demeter-its crew missing, the corpse of its Captain lashed to the ship''s wheel-and soon realize this is merely the opening salvo of war from beyond the grave!

Years have passed for the immortal samurai, now called Enma. He has embraced the demon within him and his new life as a tattoo artist, and has learned more secrets about his own master''s former apprentice, who is also possessed by an immortal demon . . . And, when the daughter of an old friend comes to Enma for help, the immortal has a chance to repay a life debt. * Feudal! Steampunk! Japan! _ _

Investigating the mysterious deaths in Yokohama, the immortal samurai Enma finally stumbles on a lead that takes him to his master''s former apprenticeanother demon-possessed immortalfor an explosive confrontation. Enma''s sway over the demon within him is challenged. His ultimate fate is decided when the girl he loves takes a central position in the conflict... * A mystical tale of love and honor set against a fantasy backdrop of a changing steampunk Japan!

Wrongly branded a traitor by his fellow samurai, Amane is attacked and left for dead. When he is found by a mysterious tattoo artist, his life is savedand changed forever! Connected to an immortal _oni_ through a mystical tattoo, he creates a new life for himself as Enma, an apprentice tattooist. But Enma''s new life comes at a price he has yet to realize_ Based on an acclaimed novel, _Ura-Enma_ by Fumi Nakamura, from Japan.

Years have passed since Enma Houshou received the tattoo that put the demon of immortality inside him. Though he has not aged or changed, the world around him has, becoming a Westernized wonderland of steam-powered marvels. But with the advances come new terrors--such as the murderous "Yokohama Ripper." Could it be that after so much time Enma has located his sister''s killer? Has he found another man with a demon tattoo? * A mystical tale of love and honor set against a fantasy backdrop of a changing steampunk Japan! _ _

"The game is afoot! In turn-of-the-century England, a lone ship arrives from the Black Sea beached and crewless, save her captain, dead and tethered to the wheel. With nine men missing and a very curious cargo aboard, only one man is fit to unravel the mystery - London''s brilliant consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes! With the assistance of the faithful Doctor Watson, Holmes uncovers a plot against Her Majesty Queen Victoria to overthrow her kingdom through a plague-like corruption of her bloodline. And the evidence suggests that at the epicenter of this gruesome conspiracy is none other than the ancient and abhorrent Count Dracula! Borrowing from both Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Bram Stoker, writer Ian Edginton faithfully weaving together an artful take of intellect and horror in this epic face-off between two litrary icons."--Page 4 of cover.

Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth. ''The words of Mr. Sherlock Holmes, the world''s first consulting detective, yet even he finds his skills tested to their limit as he and his erstwhilecomrade, Dr. John Watson are confronted with the most extraordinary case of their career—the dead are returning to life! Can a plague of Biblical proportions be far behind for Victorian London? And who...or what...is behind the resurrection of these ravenous revenants?

In order to reshape the world in his evil design by stealing the magic of the Djinn of the Lamp, sorcerer Qassim requires a mystical ability found within Aladdin''s blood and goes in pursuit of the key to his life''s pursuit.

IDW brings you this lavishly illustrated adaptation of Richard Matheson''s tale of newspaper publisher Rudolph Deutsch facing his impending demise. To help Deutsch forestall his death and to learn the secrets of life after death, a team of experts must survive a night in Belasco House, a place known amongst the local townsfolk as "Hell House." The notorious Belasco House starts to exert its dark influence on the group of scientists and spiritualists as they unearth the perverse and wretched secrets from within its walls. Hell House has let them in... but will it ever let them leave?

One of the most revered classics of modern literature brought to life in Manga form.

"In the nightmare future of the 41st millennium, Mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens and threatened from within by malevolent creatures and heretic rebels. Only the strength of the Immortal Emperor of Terra stands between Humanity and its annihilation. Foremost amongst servants of the Imperium stand the Space Marines, mentally and physically engineered to be the supreme fighting force, the ultimate protectors of Mankind. The Black Templars are fearless champions and unforgiving crusaders against the enemies of the Emperor; Forged from the Imperial Fists Space Marines in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, the Black Templars have undertaken the longest crusade the Imperium has ever known to prove their loyalty. The series centers upon a new recruit to the Black Templars and a member from their elite Sword Brethren squad and, the most venerable of their warriors, the Dreadnaught. From the "Battle of Carrion Gulf" to the "Torment Crusade," we follow these genetically-enhanced super-warriors in their dedicated hunt for the enemies of the Imperium. Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade serves as an accessible opening chapter introducing new and old readers alike to this bloody, dark, ravaged universe of science fiction and fantasy! Gods of War and Ancestors, bless us now, for we go to war"--Publishers'' web site.

After almost four decades of conflict, the British invasion of Mars is at a stalemate, Prime Minister Spry struggles to maintain order at home by revoking liberties, and gentleman adventurer Robert Autumn seeks to discover the Prime Minister''s ultimate objective.

In the nightmare future of the 41st millennium, Mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens and threatened from within by malevolent creatures and heretic rebels. Only the strength of the Immortal Emperor of Terra stands between Humanity and its annihilation. Foremost amongst servants of the Imperium stand the Space Marines, mentally and physically engineered to be the supreme fighting force, the ultimate protectors of Mankind. The Black Templars are fearless champions and unforgiving crusaders against the enemies of the Emperor; Forged from the Imperial Fists Space Marines in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, the Black Templars have undertaken the longest crusade the Imperium has ever known to prove their loyalty. The series centers upon a new recruit to the Black Templars and a member from their elite Sword Brethren squad and, the most venerable of their warriors, the Dreadnaught. From the "Battle of Carrion Gulf" to the "Torment Crusade," we follow these genetically-enhanced super-warriors in their dedicated hunt for the enemies of the Imperium. Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade serves as an accessible opening chapter introducing new and old readers alike to this bloody, dark, ravaged universe of science fiction and fantasy! Gods of War and Ancestors, bless us now, for we go to war...

From the pen of legendary science fiction author and futurist, H.G. Wells, Dark Horse Comics is proud to present their adaptation of the most famous science fiction novel of all time: The War of the Worlds! In the closing years of the 19th century, the genteel tranquility of Victorian England is shattered by the arrival of an invasion force from the red planet - Mars! Methodical and merciless, the Martians are intent on nothing less than the conquest and subjugation of the human race. Told from the point of view of an ordinary man caught up in the carnage and chaos, witness firsthand how the then greatest empire in the world is brought to its knees by the Martians'' cool alien intellect and the implacable heat ray!

The sanity and sexuality of the four Hell House investigators start to dramatically unravel as the unearthly presence within the Belasco House preys upon their bodies and minds. The House has killed before...is history about to repeat itself? IDW''s adaptation of Richard Matheson''s classic tale of terror continues here!

"T''K," part 1 of 2...When a powerful player in the Top Cow universe is found dead, NYPD detective and Witchblade-wielder Sara Pezzini is on the case. But what Sara find goes much deeper than any routine homicide, and the reverberations will be felt throughout the Top Cow Universe for months to come!

The carnage continues as another longstanding Top Cow character dies! Witchblade-wielder and homicide detective Sara Pezzini investigates events that will reverberate throughout the Top Cow Universe for the next year...and we''re introduced to Tony Daniel''s new series, Humankind, as well!

Captain David Gold and the Starfleet Corps of Engineers face their greatest challenge yet when they must confront an old friend who has become the universe''s most dangerous terrorist.

The human rebel Esau and the ape leader Seneca are facing a trial for crimes against the ape state. Never in their wildest dreams did they think they would be rescued mere seconds from certain death by the once great gorilla warrior, Attar! Usually reclusive, he has received a message that could finally lead him to his friend, the chimp, Ari. Esau, Seneca, and Attar head deep into the uncharted wilds fighting side by side in a battle with a primal, ancient evil one that reveals the dark side to the origins of ape and human alike!

Several decades after human astronaut Leo Davidson''s adventure on the ape world, ape society has been torn apart from within by a horrible civil war that''s erupted between ape rebels advocating human integration and the fearful but powerful ape regime. Is the ape Seneca and his scattered but loyal followers of humans and apes enough to defeat the charismatic Shiva and her imposing ape army? The conflict has reached a bloody stalemate. But Shiva has a deadly secret that will end the war...and wipe out mankind! After all, the only good human is a dead human!

Aliens are roaming the Tokyo subway system on a future Earth, but when Predators--the galaxy''s most dangerous hunters--descend to stalk them, and a billionaire seeks to glean the secret of eternal life from them, the situation on the ground becomes extremely volatile. Original.

Paul is mysteriously taken to a fantastic world called Pakkins'' Land by a giant eagle. He is befriended by extraordinary talking animals - Gus, a brave lion-like creature and Mr. Branbles, a large but friendly bear. The three of them set out to find the lost King Aryah.

No Man''s Land part 26. The mysterious man known as the King of Gotham has disappeared and the lives of dozens of needy children hang in the balance. How can The Dark Knight find someone who may not even exist?

No Man''s Land part 10, continuing "Bread and Circuses" from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #117. Batman battles a succession of particularly nasty heavies in Penguin''s Roman-style arena. The prize: Penguin''s supply-line to the world outside of "No Man''s Land."

With the nations of the Earth still in chaos, The Coven—the secret society of Russian vampires—are eager to fill the power vacuum following the fall of the evil Shadow Lord, Gargos. Their leader, the Vampire Tsar, has a hunger for the mega-corporation Ultratech – but the corporation’s CEO—the artificial intelligence, ARIA—is not in the mood for a hostile takeover. Meanwhile the warrior Jago has renounced violence—but how long that will last when the Vampire Tsar''s Wendigo assassins catch up with him?

No Man''s Land part 9, "Bread and Circuses" part 1. Batman takes the battle for Gotham City to the Penguin''s Iceberg Lounge, a refuge for anyone with something to barter--even if it''s that person''s own life! Continued in BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #85.

Princess Tersia has a vision of the future and the shape of things to come. Meanwhile, bounty hunters Starla and Jubal find the tables are turned as they''re run to ground by a Centaur posse.