New Releases by Jeff Parker

ZOOTOPIA’S FINEST GO UNDERCOVER — IN STYLE! Under interrogation, the raccoons busted in the great garbage heist at the Zootopia Recycling Depot reveal what their next target was going to be — and it’s one of the fanciest vacation spots in the city! With the furry felons’ contact inside the exclusive resort still a mystery, Officers Hopps and Wilde go undercover as new members to try and catch the culprit red-handed (or -pawed, or -hoofed). Their first discovery? It turns out that there are way worse places to conduct surveillance than lying poolside in a lounge chair with waiter service! Experienced concierges JEFF PARKER and ALESSANDRO RANALDI anticipate readers’ every need in Zootopia #3 — with complimentary covers provided by RANALDI, TRISH FORSTNER, CRAIG ROUSSEAU, and more!

Darkwing Duck’s most notorious nemesis is no one-trick antagonist. The dastardly Negaduck can lie, cheat, cut the tags off of mattresses, and (most especially) steal better than any other outlaw under the sun. So great are his skills at thievery, in fact, that a super-secret society of burgling bad guys not only wants him to join their group — they think that he should be its new head honcho! However, in order to prove that he’s got the chops to be the leader of all villains, Negaduck will have to pull off an impossible heist — a feat that will require the help of his fellow menaces. Will the legendary (in his own mind) Negaduck emerge triumphant? Or will he be cut out of his own conspiracy by his double-crossing criminal colleagues? All will be revealed in Negaduck Vol. 2: The Ancient Order of Villainy, collecting issues #5-8 of the comedic chronicle written and illustrated by dedicated henchmen JEFF PARKER and CIRO CANGIALOSI and featuring an appropriately megalomaniacal cover portrait of St. Canard’s most noxious ne’er-do-well by JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG!

After their investigation into the PB&J cell phone sabotage plot temporarily stalls, Officers Hopps and Wilde respond to a call that most cops would avoid like a stale donut — a break-in at the City Dump! Or rather, a break-in at the Zootopia Recycling Depot, as its managing skunk Chuck Flowers is quick to emphasize when Hopps and Wilde arrive to view his security tapes. The footage of the felonious raccoons and opossums hauling away bags of garbage is clear enough, but what’s not clear is what kind of trash it is that they’re stealing — or why. There’s only one way to crack this case: It’s time for a good old-fashioned stake-out! Canny crime reporters JEFF PARKER (Negaduck, Batman ’66) and ALESSANDRO RANALDI (Disney Villains: Hades) delve further into the inner workings of Disney’s species-rich city with Zootopia #2 — bolstered by eye-catching covers from RANALDI, TRISH FORSTNER, CRAIG ROUSSEAU, and more!

Distributed by University Press of Florida on behalf of Panhandler Books, an imprint of the Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida ufeff In Proper Imposters, four contemporary authors explore the vices and virtues of deception and how it manifests in ways personal, psychological, propulsive, and profound. An accountant at a pencil manufacturing company investigates a series of ominous events behind the facade of the mysterious company where he works; from their deathbeds, fictionalized versions of Nikolai Gogol and Edgar Allen Poe look back on their lives and remember an epic, transformational, and ahistorical road trip they took together as young men; a young woman is startled into action trying to execute “a simple plan” of escape involving cash, a sleep-over by her college roommate and the bold seduction of a boy she has decided to lose her virginity to; and, a reclusive night-shift worker tries a daring weight-loss experiment only to find himself pursued by a stalker no one else can see. Montiel Figueiras, Parker, Bhuvaneswar, and Ockert are devotees and virtuosos of the form, and each novella is lyrically rich in its prose and swift in its plotting. Together, the novellas startle with the consequences of seeing and being seen.

It’s another beautiful day in the bustling city of Zootopia, where every animal is free to strive to realize their full potential — and one of the most successful of those strivers is Tripp Zebrando, owner of the PB&J cell phone company. PB&J’s high-tech devices are the must-have accessories for every species in town, and Tripp is about to launch their latest model with a huge publicity event timed for the arrival of the first shipment of phones at the airport. Unfortunately, somebody has it in for PB&J, or Tripp (or both), and the resulting sabotage threatens to bring the house down — right on top of the unsuspecting crowd! Luckily, ZPD’s finest — in the form of Officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde — are on the scene, ready to keep the peace (or at least contain the chaos). But what they’re about to discover in the aftermath of this seemingly isolated incident will lead them into a much larger and more complicated case! Acclaimed author JEFF PARKER (Negaduck, Batman ’66) partners up with renowned artist ALESSANDRO RANALDI (Disney Villains: Hades) to bring the captivating world of Disney’s Zootopia to comic-book life with this all-new mystery adventure — featuring courtroom-quality covers from RANALDI, TRISH FORSTNER, CRAIG ROUSSEAU, and more!

We’re not going to sugarplum-coat it: the situation is dire. The Justice League is trapped in the Hollow Kingdom, hunted by monsters and skeletons. Innocents everywhere are falling to the Silent Knight’s sword…including a hero everyone was counting on. Right when Klaus looks to have an edge, he goes missing! TBH, the only way we see this turning around is if Zatanna pulls something really good out of her hat…

Prepare for an epic crossover event, with a not-so-jolly St. Nick descending upon Gotham City! His cheerful demeanor has been replaced by a grim determination to investigate a brutal crime that has shaken the city in the days leading up to Christmas. With the help of his former student, the iconic Batman, Santa will unite with the heroes of the DC Universe, including the legendary Justice League, to right this wrong—or the world will wake up to coal in their stockings! And when Krampus arrives, releasing monsters to destroy the holiday, Santa Claus and the Justice League stand as the only beacon of hope. This is not your typical holiday tale but a brutal, two-fisted narrative of hope, wonder, and monster hunting that will keep you on the edge of your seat—it''s Claus in canon! Collects issues #1-4

Negaduck’s showdown with his super-secret society of villains comes to a cropper in this cataclysmically climactic issue! Will Darkwing Duck’s most notorious nemesis emerge triumphant, or will he be cut out of his own conspiracy by his double-crossing criminal colleagues? Find out the shocking answer in JEFF PARKER and CIRO CANGIALOSI’s Negaduck #8 — a feast for the eyes, seasoned with delectable covers from CANGIALOSI, JAE LEE, DREW MOSS, and TRISH FORSTNER!

The continuing adventures of America''s fun-loving, action-packed pop-culture icons from the classic Batman TV series! Along with the returning regular cast of rogues plaguing Batman, Robin, Batgirl and Commissioner Gordon--the Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Egghead and Olga, Queen of the Cossacks--Gotham City must contend with new appearances from the rest of Batman''s colorful villains-- Harley Quinn, the Scarecrow, Bane, Poison Ivy and Two-Face--none of whom ever graced your Bat-TVs! Collected for the first time in one collection, the entirety of Batman and Robin''s adventures can be read at one Bat-time, including the story behind Harlan Ellison''s outline and adapted comic for the series'' "lost episode." Featuring a cast of creators, including Jeff Parker, Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Jonathan Case and others, Batman ''66 Omnibus collects Batman ''66 #1-30 and Batman ''66- The Lost Episode #1.

For Negaduck to prove he’s the rightful leader of all villains, he needs to pull off an impossible crime — and this means he’ll need the help of his fellow menaces! But just as our foul fowl settles into his top-duck position, he finds out the society’s true plan — and it does not involve Negaduck! (Not in a way he’d like, anyway…) Writer JEFF PARKER and artist CIRO CANGIALOSI’s calculated criminal conspiracy continues in Negaduck #7 — embellished by eye-catching covers from JAE LEE, DREW MOSS, TRISH FORSTNER, and CANGIALOSI!

Negaduck discovers the secrets of a mysterious collective consisting of the most dastardly villains ever assembled across time and space! Now the question is: Will he join up with them? And, perhaps more important: Will he pay the monthly membership fees? Our big bad duck sees a chance to make himself the leader of this secret society — but first he’s got to show why only he can be in charge!

"I am the screeching fingernail on the chalkboard of justice. I am the sour ball in the candy jar of goodness. I am NEGADUCK!" He''s the exact opposite of Darkwing Duck in every way... evil, nefarious, dedicated to stealing lollipops from kids and not helping grandmas across the street! And now, he''s ready to begin a reign of crime and terror the likes of which St. Canard has never seen -- except... dang it, all of the other villains are ripping off his ideas! What''s a criminal mastermind to do when the city''s thick with other criminals, stealing his shine? Why, take his villainy on the road, of course! Written with fiendish glee by arch-author JEFF PARKER and illustrated by the suspiciously talented CIRO CANGIALOSI.

The rest of The Fearsome Five tremble in awe at their leader, who now wields a glove with the power to turn anything he touches into gold! Negaduck, of course, uses these stolen powers with all of the wisdom and responsibility you’d expect from the most evil villain in multiple universes. Glittering talents JEFF PARKER and CIRO CANGIALOSI are further enriched by 24-karat cover artists JAE LEE, DREW MOSS, and TRISH FORSTNER to make this treasure trove of a title truly sparkle!

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! The ancient and wild Krampus is loose on Earth and releasing monsters to destroy Christmas! Santa Claus, with the help of the Justice League, is all that stands in the way of this impending darkness. The team’s first challenge? A plague of vampires attacking Blüdhaven!

After a visit with the sorceress Morgana, our proud arch-villain Negaduck has learned the location of Agony Island, where King Midas’ vault hides the Gauntlet of Gold! Only one problem: Once he gets there, he discovers that everything on the island is trying to destroy him! Co-conspirators JEFF PARKER and CIRO CANGIALOSI are joined by cover artists JAE LEE, TRISH FORSTNER, and STEVE LIEBER for this dream vacation to a nightmare destination!

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! The four-part crossover event of a generation begins when a not-so-jolly St. Nick hits Gotham City to investigate a brutal crime in the days leading up to Christmas…What manner of man or beast could have committed such atrocities?! With the help of his former student, Batman, Santa will team up with the heroes of the DC Universe to right this wrong-or the world wakes up to coal in their stockings! A brutal, two-fisted holiday tale of hope, wonder, and monster hunting is the perfect treat to ring in the holidays-it’s Claus in canon!

“I am the screeching fingernail on the chalkboard of justice. I am the sour ball in the candy jar of goodness. I am NEGADUCK!” He’s the exact opposite of DD in every way… evil, nefarious, dedicated to stealing lollipops from kids and not helping grandmas across the street! And now, he’s ready to begin a reign of crime and terror the likes of which St. Canard has never seen — except... dang it, all of the other villains are ripping off his ideas! What’s a criminal mastermind to do when the city’s thick with other criminals, stealing his shine? Why, take his villainy on the road, of course! Written with fiendish glee by arch-author JEFF PARKER and illustrated by the suspiciously talented CIRO CANGIALOSI, Negaduck features a regular rogues’ gallery of cover artists, including JOSHUA MIDDLETON, JAE LEE, TRISH FORSTNER, and a special Whiteout homage cover by that series’ co-creator, STEVE LIEBER!

MYSTICAL MURDERERS THREATEN A MASSIVE PARTY — GOOD THING VAMPIRELLA’S ON THE GUEST LIST! PAAAAAAARRRRRRRTY! It’s a massive 1960s party, and there’s Mystical Murderers about. Unluckily for these double-M’s, our bloodthirsty heroine was built for just this kind of violent shindig. By JEFF PARKER (Ninjak) and BENJAMIN DEWEY (Namor)!

An astonishing standalone superhero story that only Jeff Parker could create! Witness the heroic Cat-Man and his loyal sidekick Kitten as they become embroiled in a dangerous race to recover a priceless artifact that may hold the key to conjuring an ancient god of death! Can our classic adventurers evade pterodactyls, throw hands with the Lavender Gang, and survive the serpentine Snake Men? Find out, in this thrilling one-shot by writer Jeff Parker (Batman ’66) and artist Joseph Cooper (Ninjettes)!

WELCOME TO THE ’70S, VAMPI — WE HOPE YOU SURVIVE! VAMPIRELLA’S BEEN SENT BACK TO THE 1970S FOR A DEADLY ENCOUNTER WITH BLOODTHIRSTY DEMONS! Dark, impossible energy has shunted modern-day Vampirella’s mind back to her body in the 1970s, when things were different — and deadlier. Vampi will have no time to reacquaint herself with her surroundings before she encounters starving demons with an obsessive taste for vampire! This brain-bending adventure is brought to you by writer Jeff Parker (Batman ‘66) and artist Benjamin Dewey (Namor)!

The truth revealed. Nowhere left to run. A formidable foe strikes first. The stunning final chapter of Jeff Parker and Javier Pulido?s explosive first story arc.

The critically-acclaimed team of JEFF PARKER and JAVIER PULIDO continue their globe-trotting adventure with Valiant?s top superspy? and the secret behind Ninjak?s mysterious enemies is revealed! One look at Pulido?s pages and you?ll see why NINJAK is one of 2021?s most talked about comics.

Part 2 of ?Daylight!? Who are the trio of extremely powerful bounty hunters hunting Ninjak? Javier Pulido and Jeff Parker?s next stop on their action-packed thrill ride brings Ninjak and fellow agent, Myna, to Scotland in search of the last remnants of MI6?

Out of the shadows and into the spotlight? the world?s greatest superspy has been exposed! Colin King is Ninjak and he has a target on his back like never before. With enemies lurking around every corner, how will Ninjak survive when there?s nowhere left to hide and the world is gunning for him? Hang onto your hats, folks! Jeff Parker and Javier Puildo are about to take you on a non-stop thrill ride.

Collects Captain America (1968) #133, Incredible Hulk (1968) #287-290, Super-Villain Team-Up: M.O.D.O.K.''s 11 #1-5, Fantastic Four: Ataque del M.O.D.O.K.!, Marvel Adventures the Avengers #9, M.O.D.O.K.: Assassin #1-5, material from Tales of Suspense (1959) #93-94, Iron Man Annual #4. M.O.D.O.K. takes on the Marvel Universe in this heady collection of his greatest hits! A.I.M.’s most bizarre creation, the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, has a brain as powerful as it is oversized — and a burning desire for world domination! Watch as M.O.D.O.K. butts heads with Captain America, Iron Man, the Champions, the Hulk and the Fantastic Four — and even takes a bride?! Plus: M.O.D.O.K. gathers a team of villains for the ultimate heist! And on Battleworld, M.O.D.O.K. is the fearsome Merc with the Maw! But what happens when the Avengers are transformed into M.O.D.O.K.s too?!

“The Future Of Worlds” FINAL ISSUE! The grand battle for Barsoom! John Carter! Dejah Thoris! Tars Tarkas! Woola! And many many many many many many many many many many many many many MANY MANY MANY LITTLE GREEN MEN! From JEFF PARKER (Aquaman, James Bond Origin) and DEAN KOTZ (Dungeons & Dragons)!

“Back To Barsoom” The hero returns! John Carter reunites with his Barsoom allies…just as MARS ATTACKS! Can John, Tars Tarkas, Woola and more defend the world they love, or will this Mars fall? By JEFF PARKER (Aquaman, Future Quest) and DEAN KOTZ (Dungeons & Dragons)!

“Warlord Of Earth” As the Martians use their monster crab machines to destroy society as we know it, John must scour the deepest recesses of his mind, and find the memory of Barsoom (aka Mars!) that will unlock the secret to getting these damn lil’ green dudes off our planet! By JEFF PARKER (Aquaman, Future Quest) and DEAN KOTZ (Dungeons & Dragons)!

Collects Incredible Hulk (2000) #106-112, Incredible Hercules #113-120 And Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide; And Material From Giant-Size Hulk (2006) #1, Amazing Fantasy (2004) #15 And Incredible Hulk (2000) #100. Smashing out of the events of WORLD WAR HULK, the legendary Hercules takes center stage! Young genius Amadeus Cho recruits Hercules to help the Hulk — but when the dust settles, Herc and Cho find themselves outlaws! And the situation is further inflamed by Cho’s grudge against S.H.I.E.L.D. and Herc’s feud with his estranged half-brother, Ares, god of war! Then, the Greek Goliath assembles the godliest super-team ever to take on the deities of the invading Skrulls! Prepare for the pantheon-pounding premiere of…the God Squad! But who among them is a traitor? Plus: Untold tales of Hercules vs. Hulk — and Hulk vs. the Champions! And the excellent origin of Amadeus Cho!