New Releases by Matthew Sturges

After leaving the confines of Fabletown for the streets of Hollywood, the incomparable Jack Horner found fame and fortune by cashing in on his own legend-only to have it all taken away by the enforcers of Fabletown''s laws. Now, stripped of his wealth and forced into exile, Jack must return to his roots as a wandering ne''er-do-well, chasing easy money and easier women. This final volume collects issues #36-50.

The self-proclaimed "World''s Greatest Fable" is finally given the five-star treatment he so richly deserves in Jack of Fables: The Deluxe Edition Book Two! Written by Fables creator Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, this second of three prodigious volumes collects issues #17-32 of the classic series and features a special section of preliminary artwork by Braun, as well as an all-new introduction by Jack''s faithful companion, Gary (the Pathetic Fallacy). After leaving the safe but stifling confines of Fabletown for the cruel and dream-crushing streets of Hollywood, the incomparable Jack Horner (a.k.a. Jack B. Nimble, a.k.a. Jack the Giant Killer, a.k.a. Jack of the Tales) found unprecedented fame and fortune by cashing in on his own overly embellished legend--only to have it all taken away by the unforgiving enforcers of Fabletown''s laws. Now, stripped of his wealth and forced into exile, Jack must return to his roots as a wandering ne''er-do-well, chasing after easy money and easier women. But upon hitting the open road, it soon becomes clear that the Mundane world boasts dangers the likes of which even this most experienced and charming of rogues has never before faced. That''s the problem with being so naturally amazing--the rest of reality is always a disappointment! Authors Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges are joined by illustrators Russ Braun, Tony Akins, José Marzán Jr., Andrew Pepoy, Steve Leialoha and Dan Green to bring you Jack of Fables: The Deluxe Edition Book Two. Collects issues #17-32

Bigby Wolf has been around for a good long while, and he’s investigated pretty much every crime imaginable-but even an immortal Fable like him can still stumble across a once-in-a-lifetime case. As the sheriff of the magical New York City neighborhood known as Fabletown, Bigby is hot on the trail of the killer who beheaded a princess and then unleashed a horde of gangsters and monsters to cover his tracks. But even as Bigby reels from attempts on his life and watches his trail of suspects go cold, an old evil reappears to wreak havoc once more. Is the urban legend known as Bloody Mary to blame? Or is she just one more tortured pawn in an even bigger game, with an even more crooked opponent waiting to make his move? The acclaimed adaptation of the hit mystery from Telltale Games-inspired by Bill Willingham’s best-selling Vertigo series FABLES-concludes in this second volume of FABLES: THE WOLF AMONG US, written by Matthew Sturges and Dave Justus and featuring a powerful pack of artists, including Travis Moore, Shawn McManus, Eric Nguyen and Steve Sadowski. Collects issues #8-16.

Bigby Wolf has been around for a good long while, and he’s investigated pretty much every crime imaginable—but even an immortal Fable like him can still stumble across a once-in-a-lifetime case. As the sheriff of the magical New York City neighborhood known as Fabletown, Bigby is hot on the trail of the killer who beheaded a princess and then unleashed a horde of gangsters and monsters to cover his tracks. But even as Bigby reels from attempts on his life and watches his trail of suspects go cold, an old evil reappears to wreak havoc once more. Is the urban legend known as Bloody Mary to blame? Or is she just one more tortured pawn in an even bigger game, with an even more crooked opponent waiting to make his move? The acclaimed adaptation of the hit mystery from Telltale Games—inspired by Bill Willingham’s best-selling Vertigo series FABLES—concludes in this second volume of FABLES: THE WOLF AMONG US, written by Matthew Sturges and Dave Justus and featuring a powerful pack of artists, including Travis Moore, Shawn McManus, Eric Nguyen and Steve Sadowski. Collects issues #8-16.

Based on the best-selling video game Fables: The Wolf Among Us! Bigby Wolf used to break every law in the books. Now, as the sheriff of Fabletown-New York City’s magically concealed neighborhood of mythical, legendary and fairy tale figures-he is the law, and keeping the streets safe for Fables and Mundanes alike is his beat. So when a beautiful princess-turned-prostitute is decapitated on his watch, Bigby must unleash the wolf within to catch the killer. There’s certainly no shortage of suspects. Was it Mister Toad, whose wild ride has brought him to the end of the road? Was it the Woodsman, who’s been a pain in the axe ever since little Red put on a hood and rode through the woods? Was it Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum, the towering twin goons-for-hire? Or maybe Grendel, the man-monster who’s been causing trouble since before Beowulf could grow a beard? With the help of Snow White, his only friend, and Mayor Ichabod Crane, his longtime enemy, Bigby must crack the case soon. He may be the law, but some people can’t wait to break him… Telltale Games’ prequel to Bill Willingham’s legendary series FABLES springs to comic book life in this first volume of FABLES: A WOLF AMONG US, written by Matthew Sturges and Dave Justus and illustrated by Steve Sadowski, Shawn McManus, Travis Moore and Eric Nguyen. Collects issues #1-7.

Dans le royaume enchanté d''Asgard, la demeure des divinités nordiques, Thor est le plus fort, le plus impétueux et le plus arrogant des dieux. Hélas, l''époque insouciante où il passait ses journées à combattre et à tuer trolls et géants est révolue. Suite aux machinations de son demi-frère jaloux, Loki, Thor est exilé sur Terre par Odin, son père, sous l''apparence mortelle du docteur Donald Blake. Dans ce Graphic Novel inédit, Matthew Sturges (flouse of Mystery) et Pepe Larraz (The Mighty Thor) proposent une version moderne des origines du plus mythique des personnages Marvel. Découvrez l''histoire épique d''un héros qui, pour sauver les mondes qu''il aime, devra assumer ses deux identités.

Lou Schleicher, le créateur du célèbre personnage de bande dessinée, Strongman, est retrouvé assassiné dans son studio alors que son assistante, Alabaster Cream s''enfuit des lieux. Poursuivie par une bande de colosses patibulaires, la charmante demoiselle ne doit son salut qu''à l''intervention bienvenue et musclée du Spirit. Le justicier tout de bleu vêtu va devoir faire la part des choses : laisser de côté son penchant naturel et irrésistible pour les belles pépées et envisager que la jolie fuyarde ne soit peut-être pas aussi innocente qu''elle le clame. Voilà une énigme qui va encore mal tourner, surtout quand on murmure qu''un trésor pourrait en être la clé...

All 16 issues plus the 2010 annual and A Fairytale Life are collected in this Doctor Who Omnibus. Includes the final comic book tales of the 10th Doctor plus a stand alone tale starring the 11th Doctor that''s not to be missed!

Meet the five lost souls who unwillingly make the House of mystery their home.

Jack Frost seeks to kill a dragon, unaware that it''s his own father. Jack Frost has just set upon the greatest quest in a long and distinguished career of great quests: To kill a dragon. Of course, he is not aware that the dragon in question is in fact his own father. Meanwhile, the Page Sisters find a new purpose in life: restoring the Great Library. This volume includes JACK OF FABLES #50, a special issue that includes appearances by everyone who''s ever shown up in the series.

With Jack Horner, former star of JACK OF FABLES, permanently transformed into a dragon, Vertigo reboots the series with a new hero, Jack Frost. The world in which this story takes place is the world in which Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers lived, onlythousands of years later. All that remains is superstition and feudalism and all of the old technology is regarded as magic now. Jack seeks the magic blade which will defeat the Giant King. But of course nothing is as it seems since the good guysalways reveal themselves to be evil in the end.

"Orginally published as Doctor Who: a fairytale life, issues #1-4."

Midwinter has been replaced by a Cold War in the world of Faerie, and this new kind of war requires a new kind of warrior. Queen Titania reconstitutes a secret division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dubbed the "Office of Shadow," imbuing it with powers and discretion once considered unthinkable.

A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL). The JSA feels the strain when battling a monstrous collection of villains who''ve mounted an all-out war on the team to collect a bounty placed on the head of everyone in the group except Stargirl. The rift between members continues to deepen as suspicions of a traitor are revealed.

WINNER OF FOURTEEN EISNER AWARDS As the free Fables struggle to regroup following the destruction of their New York City stronghold, they are suddenly faced with a new menace—one who threatens not only their adopted planet, but all of realityitself! Against such terrible power, can even the combined abilities of these legendary storybook heroes prevail? Only one thing is certain: Once the battle is joined, the world of Fables will never be the same! All nine issues of the long-awaitedcrossover between Vertigo''s two popular series FABLES and JACK OF FABLES are collected in this volume: FABLES issues #83-85, JACK OF FABLES issues #33-35, and THE LITERALS issues #1-3.

The Siege of the Golden Boughs occurs in which Bookburner''s army attacks Revise''s compound. Jack returns not as a prisoner but as its commander in chief. A further explanation of the Literals, and their extended family of characters who symbolize literary notions is explored. Secrets and setups are revealed such as the relationships between Jack and the Page sisters.

Get ready for Jack''s adventures out West, as Smiling Jack Candle crosses paths with a grim sheriff from back East who carries no gun. Collecting issues #22-27 of the series Publishers Weekly says ''any sophisticated comics fan will enjoy''.

Written by Matthew Sturges Art by Stephen Jorge Segovia, Chad Hardin, Dan Green, Robert Campanella, Walden Wong and Wayne Faucher Cover by Stephen Jorge Segovia Eclipso''s back - and this time, the villainous entity has possessed The Atom''s murderous ex-wife, Jean Loring. Eclipso''s first target: his former host, Dr. Bruce Gordon! Collecting stories from COUNTDOWN TO MYSTERY #1-8. Advance-solicited; on sale January 14 - 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US

Jack hits the road in seach of a lost city of gold in this new collection featuring issues #17-21. Aided by his sidekicks Paul Bunyan, Humpty Dumpty, Gary the pathetic fallacy and the mysterious Hillary Page, Jack''s in for the adventure of a lifetime!

Collecting JACK OF FABLES #12-16! Jack''s now a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. Follow his extreme road stories as he reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen (when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost).

In this volume collecting issues #6-11, Jack reveals the secret of his former relationship with the illustrious Snow Queen--when he took her powers and became known as Jack Frost. And in present times, he lands in Las Vegas and meets his lovely new bride, a directionless heiress. Could it possibly be ''happily ever after'' at last?

The first five issues of the popular FABLES spinoff series are collected in this amazing new volume! Last seen hitchhiking from Hollywood, Jack''s now a wayward Fable in the heartland of America. His extreme road stories and encounters with other notorious, renegade Fables are just a few of the situations in store for this fan-favorite character.

Jack Frost has fought the Keepers of the Fulminate Blade. He''s being lauded as a hero in the ancient city of Landfall, but being a hero isn''t maybe as great as Jack thought it might be. A promiscuous princess isn''t the only danger awaiting Jack at Landfall castle. "Kings of Earth and Sky" part 2.