Most Popular Books by Kelly Sue Deconnick

Millennia ago, Queen Hera and the goddesses of the Olympian pantheon grew greatly dissatisfied with their male counterparts…and far from their sight, they put a plan into action. A new society was born, one never before seen on Earth, capable of wondrous and terrible things…but their existence could not stay secret for long. When a despairing woman named Hippolyta crossed the Amazons’ path, a series of events was set in motion that would lead to an outright war across heaven and Earth-and the creation of Earth’s greatest guardian! Legendary talents Kelly Sue DeConnick, Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott unleash a critically lauded and Eisner Award-winning reading experience the likes of which you’ve never seen, with unbelievably sumptuous art and a story that will haunt you. Collects Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1-3.

Eisner Award-nominated writer KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) and VALENTINE DE LANDRO (X-Factor) present the premiere volume of BITCH PLANET, their critically acclaimed and deliciously vicious sci-fi satire. Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious Basterds. Discussion guide included.

Vengeance hungers.

Now framed for murder INSIDE the prison, Kam is offered leniency if sheÕll train her crew for a death sport bout against a visiting team of male prisoners. From 2014 Best Writer Eisner nominee KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) and VALENTINE DeLANDRO (X-Factor) with colorist CRIS PETER (CASANOVA).

Eisner Award-nominated writer KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) and VALENTINE DE LANDRO (X-Factor) present the premiere volume of BITCH PLANET, their critically acclaimed and deliciously vicious sci-fi satire. Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious Basterds. Discussion guide included. Collects BITCH PLANET #1-5.

Eleanor''s gambit: The "PRESIDENT BITCH" arc concludes. BITCH PLANET will return in August.

NEW ARC: "THE BEAR" KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (BITCH PLANET, Captain Marvel) & EMMA RIOS (ISLAND, Dr. Strange) reunite for the continuing story of Deathface Ginny, Fox, and Sissy. The survivors of the battle against Death enter a new century, where they face fresh violence and the horrors of war.

"Extraordinary Machine" uncovers the past of the Bitches'' secret weapon Meiko Maki, how she went from promising engineer to killer-and the ace up her sleeve. From KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) with guest pencils by TAKI SOMA (Takio, The Victories).

A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion. But for Aquaman and his allies, the wedding of the century is here-and hell follows with it. When Mera awakens from her coma, she finds herself betrothed…but not to Aquaman. The secret of the groom could spell doom for Atlantis, and it all culminates in a brawl at the altar, with wedding crashers from across the Seven Kingdoms! Acclaimed writer Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Aquaman run reaches its conclusion here! Collects Aquaman #58-65.

“8 Minute Murders” buzzes with theories about the dead man at the Witch’s House, as the city plans the structure’s long-overdue demolition. In an effort to save it, Glory and Savvy dive deeper into its history, while Lydia, our polar bear detective, seeks truths. Meanwhile, Riley turns to his mom with his trauma and the two reconnect through their art. This issue is a darker turn for the series, but the return of Dad from an absurd job in LA adds a light- hearted twist, and the introduction of Susan, the mysterious new assistant linked to past secrets, moves the plot along. FML Issue 4 sees the middle- aged riot grrl coven reconvene and struggle with their culpability for the murder, while the fires close in on all sides. • Features bonus material exclusive to the single issues only such as essays on music, true crime, interviews, and more! • Eight issue series.

Ghost, the hero trapped between two worlds, fights to protect Chicago from extradimensional demons disguised as humans. When a familiar stranger destroys an el train, Ghost makes a deal with a devil for the chance to uncover her own mysterious past. The perfect issue to join this action-packed superhero title! * Kelly Sue DeConnick (_Captain Marvel_) continues her run on the Dark Horse hero, with Chris Sebela (_High Crimes_) joining the fray! * Ryan Sook on interiors, with a cover by Terry Dodson! "DeConnick has a strong sense of dialogue and the rhythms that sound right; the end result is a script that isn''t just natural but hard to pull yourself away from.�Comic Book Resources 

The tides turn for the Sea King as Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Pretty Deadly) and red-hot artist Robson Rochatake steer Aquaman into uncharted waters! Thought to be dead by the rest of the world, Arthur Curry has retreated to a remote island where he struggles to recover his lost memory and return to his life as Aquaman. But when he finally realizes the truth about his past, what he learns will shake him to his core! Beneath the waves, the mysterious Mother Shark reveals to Arthur that his origin and history are more fantastic than he ever expected. But his new understanding of himself as a hero and a king pales in comparison to the shocking revelations that Mera shared with him before they parted--news that will change not only their destiny, but the future of Atlantis itself! The thrilling new era of underwater adventure continues in Aquaman Vol. 2: Amnesty, from writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel) and artists Viktor Bogdanovic (Action Comics), Robson Rocha (Green Lanterns), and Daniel Henriques (Green Lantern: New Guardians)!Collects AQUAMAN #48-52.

While Ghost is out busting Chicago''s scum, her friends discover a eulogy written for Elisa Cameron''s funeral. It speaks of her idyllic childhood . . . and a tragic loss of innocence! One woman''s quest for justice comes into focus as past and present meld and the hero now known as Ghost is born! * Kelly Sue DeConnick (_Captain Marvel_, _Avenging Spider-Man_) pens a poignant epilogue to the White City Butcher� arc.

KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (BITCH PLANET, Captain Marvel) and EMMA RíOS (MIRROR, I.D.) begin a new chapter in the dark and deadly golden era of Hollywood.

Collecting Marvelu0092s Captain Marvel Prelude, Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #13, Ms. Marvel (1977) #1, Ms. Marvel (2006) #1, Captain Marvel (2012) #1, Generations: Captain Marvel & Captain Mar-Vell And Life Of Captain Marvel (2018) #1. Prepare for Captain Marvelu0092s cinematic debut with titanic tales setting the stage for the Marvel Universeu0092s mightiest hero! When an encounter with Kree soldier Mar-Vell grants Carol Danvers amazing powers, she begins a costumed career as Ms. Marvel! Determined to prove herself the best of the best in a world full of fearsome foes, Carol takes on the mantle of Captain Marvel u0097 and the responsibility of protecting the entire planet! But what happens when she comes face-to-face with Mar-Vell who died years before? Plus: Look back at Carolu0092s early days, and learn what shaped the woman behind the mask!

Ghost drove the demons from the city, but a new crop of villains has taken their place! Chicago''s spectral protector takes on a cult-leading TV host and a tech-savvy bounty hunter, while trying to write a new chapter on her life’s blank slate. Collects issues #5–#8. •*The crack team of Star Wars artists takes on a superhero! •*Featuring covers by Jenny Frison!

With Tommy and Vaughn''s help, Ghost robs the crime scene at Dr. October''s laboratory, seeking an answer to the riddle of her own identity. But digging too deeply into the past can unearth secrets that the city''s elite would rather stay buried, and soon new threats are showing their faces . . . Kelly Sue DeConnick takes us deeper into a mystery that spans two worlds! * A new nemesis takes the stage! * Kelly Sue DeConnick (_Captain Marvel_, _Avenging Spider-Man_) revives one of Dark Horse''s most popular characters. 

DeCONNICK (Captain Marvel, BITCH PLANET) and ROS (ISLAND, MIRROR) present the follow up to the Eisnernominated, New York Times bestselling PRETTY DEADLY, VOL. 1: THE SHRIKE. Sarah Fields is dying and her children strike a bargain with the Immortals: give them one month, until the moon is full again, to find her son. The boy is far away, in the trenches of France, stalked by the Reapers of Vengeance and Cruelty. Collects PRETTY DEADLY #6-10

KELLY SUE DECONNICK (Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel) and EMMA RIOS (Dr. Strange, Osborn) reunite to bring you an all-new ongoing series that marries the magical realism of Sandman with the western brutality of Preacher. Death''s daughter rides the wind on a horse made of smoke and her face bears the skull marks of her father. Her tale of retribution is as beautifully lush as it is unflinchingly savage.

Welcome to Hala Field, the Battlefield domain where being a part of the elite Carol Corps requires guts, guile and lots of grit. These ladies are the best of the best - and they''ll take you down if you threaten their Captain! After explosive events take the squad by surprise, Captain Marvel and her Carol Corps are determined to never again be left in the dark. Together, they begin a secret and highly dangerous campaign, but chasing secrets quickly brings trouble to Hala Field - and now it''s Corps vs. Corps! Captain Marvel and her team are pinned down by the Thor Corps, and the squad is in no shape for a firefight. If they can win the battle, they''ve got one way out of this mess: up!

Enter the door that never closes to the realm of the Reaper of Thirst. "PRETTY DEADLY goes old Hollywood, and pushes the boundaries of comics storytelling in the most wicked ways." ED BRUBAKER

''Too Big to Fail'' reveals the specific events leading to zaftig Penny Rolle''s incarceration. ROBERT WILSON IV (Knuckleheads) joins KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) on art duties for this flashback issue.

Collects Avenging Spider-Man (2011) #9-10, Captain Marvel (2014) #7-8, Generations: Captain Marvel and Captain Mar-Vell (2017) #1. Carol Danvers flies higher, further, faster than anyone in the Marvel-Verse — and these are the stories that prove it! First, the world’s greatest super hero teams up with the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man — but they’re about to have their hands full with the attack of a 50-foot tall redheaded madwoman! Then, everyone loves Carol’s adorable cat, Chewie — but is there more to this feisty feline than meets the eye? And just what is a Flerken anyway? In space, no one can hear you meow! And the modern-day Captain Marvel shares an adventure through time with someone she never thought she would see again — her fallen friend and inspiration, the Kree legend named Mar-Vell!

The Black Vortex, an ancient artifact imbued with immeasurable power, is now in the hands of Mr. Knife! With billions of lives potentially at stake, Peter Quill, the Legendary Star-Lord, is going to have to dust off his thieving gloves. But with Knife''s Slaughter Squad protecting him, Peter''s probably going to need some help...Collecting: Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex Alpha #1, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) #24-25, Legendary Star-Lord (2014) #9-11, All-New X-Men #38-39, Guardians Team-Up #2, Nova #28, Cyclops (2014) #12, Captain Marvel (2014) #14, Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex Omega #1

CASTLE fans rejoice! For the first time anywhere, CASTLE''s titular hero Derrick Storm comes to life in the pages of this all-new graphic novel. This "adaptation" of Derrick Storm''s first novel adventure takes our hero from the gritty world of the private eye all the way to the globe-hopping intrigue of the CIA. Eisner Award-winning Marvel Architect Brian Bendis and red hot Osborn writer Kelly Sue DeConnick worked closely with CASTLE creator Andrew Marlowe to create the one thing millions of CASTLE fans have been asking for: Their first real Derrick Storm adventure. A wall-to-wall, gritty, witty, globe-hopping detective thrill ride for fans of the hit TV show starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic, as well as fans of darn good comic books.

Part 3 of 4. In the waning moments of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Stella managed to bring her vampire/husband Eben back from beyond only he came back hungry. Now, for the first time, see what happened next, in this collection that fills in the black gaps between that tale and Return to Barrow, courtesy of 30 Days co-creator Steve Niles, Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Justin Randall.

Part 4 of 4. In the waning moments of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Stella managed to bring her vampire/husband Eben back from beyond only he came back hungry. Now, for the first time, see what happened next, in this collection that fills in the black gaps between that tale and Return to Barrow, courtesy of 30 Days co-creator Steve Niles, Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Justin Randall.

While Doctor October sends her demonic enforcers to attack Elisa and her friends, the White City Butcher captures Tommy and Sloane. Ghost will have to choose between uncovering the secrets of her past and protecting everyone''s future. Interdimensional forces turn Chicago into a war zone in the first arc''s clashing conclusion. Kelly Sue DeConnick (Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel) brings a keen new eye to Dark Horse''s ethereal heroine. From a new line of Dark Horse superheroes!

Collects Avengers Assemble #9-13, Annual #1. Two scientists, two giant egos. One wears a tank...one is a tank. Tony Stark and Bruce Banner are science bros! And when a fellow big-brain goes missing, the two heroes take bets who can find him first! It''s Amazing Race, Avengers-style, as Iron Man and Hulk embark on a global manhunt with the ultimate prize at stake...bragging rights! But what happens when a 20 million-year-old evolutionary catalyst infects the Hulk?

Deathface Ginny and Big Alice take on the Reaper of War.

Collects Captain Marvel #1-6.

It’s the penultimate issue of our year-long celebration of Image’s 30th anniversary, and this time around we’ve got an all-new PRETTY DEADLY story by KELLY SUE DeCONNICK & EMMA RÍOS, the first NYC MECH tale in nearly 20 years by IVAN BRANDON & ANDY MacDONALD, the debut of GHOST MAKERS by EMI LENOX, “The Slacktacular Now” by JOHN ARCUDI & DOUG MAHNKE, and another look at IN HELL WE FIGHT! by JOHN LAYMAN & JOK. And as if that’s not enough, GEOFF JOHNS & ANDREA MUTTI bring us closer to the conclusion of “The Blizzard,” BRENDEN FLETCHER & ERICA HENDERSON prepare to wrap up “Red Stitches,” and the clock runs out for PATRICK KINLDON & MAURIZIO ROSENZWEIG’s “Gehenna.” Plus! SKOTTIE YOUNG’s “Stupid Fresh Mess” and DEAN HASPIEL’s “Billy Dogma!”

From the Eisner award-winning creators who brought you Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, and Wonder Woman: Historia comes this genre-busting, apocalyptic odyssey about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic. Riley is a teen that sketches out his heavy metal future with a ballpoint pen between monster movies and band practice. But musical stardom needs to compete with high school, the temper of a former Riot Grrrl mother, the morbid obsessions of a goth sister, and the eccentricities of bandmates that threaten to drive him and everyone around him insane. The balance gets harder after a ritual during a party in Portland''s Forest Park causes him to wake up one day to discover that the creatures, witchcraft, and metal world he''s obsessed with may be a bit closer to home than he preferred. • A brand-new creator owned series from the team that brought you Captain Marvel! • Features bonus material exclusive to the single issues only, such as essays on music, true crime, interviews, and more! • Eight issue series.

"Year of the Villain" strikes Aquaman as Black Manta and his Mecha Manta invade Amnesty Bay with one target in mind: Aqualad! It''s land versus sea in a battle of titanic proportion! But which side will Jackson Hyde choose-his mentor or his father? Then, Aquaman encounters a new crisis when Mera unexpectedly goes into labor...and things don''t look good for the queen of Atlantis. Collects Aquaman #53-57 and Aquaman Annual #2.