New Releases by Mike Richardson

Im gesamten Imperium gibt es keine furchtloseren Krieger als die Imperiale Garde in ihren Blutroten Rüstungen. Nur die Besten gehören zu dieser Elitetruppe. Kir Kanos ist einer von ihnen. Dieser loyale Ehregardist hat es sich nach der Ermordung des Imperators zu Aufgabe gemacht, ihn zu rächen. Dafür ist er sogar bereit, sich mit den Rebellen zu verbünden. Für Kir Kanos ist Ehre stärker als der Tod.

Two survivors of a global catastrophe disguise themselves as corpses to survive in a land of the walking dead. From the mind of Mike Richardson (_The Mask_, _The Secret_) comes this hilariously frightening tale of Straw and Whip, two slackers who have lived through a plague that''s left the world with seven billion brain-hungry zombies. Life is tough as they try to keep up the appearance of being like the rest of the decomposing masses, and things heat up when a damsel in distress needs their help. Will they blow their cover for a beautiful young girl or sacrifice her in the name of rock and roll? Be sure to catch this three-issue series with art by Ben Stenbeck and covers by the legendary Richard Corben, making zombies fun again. **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land by disguising themselves as zombies. Now their new friend, Betty, is posed to be their Yoko Ono. In the final act, Straw narrowly escapes a zombie attack to find Whip making his famous _boeuf bourguignon_ for Betty. But when zombies break into their home, will their disguises hold, or will one of these hard rockers fall victim to the flesh-hungry masses? **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

New York City, like every city in the world, has one problem: its entire population is _dead_. A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land by disguising themselves as zombies; now they feel the flames of jealousy over what in all likelihood is the last _living_ woman on Earth. Will Betty''s feminine charm divide Straw and Whip? Will her penchant for playing zombie target practice prove a fatal fetish? Be sure to catch this three-issue series from the mind of Mike Richardson (_The Mask_, _The Secret_), with art by Ben Stenbeck and covers by legendary artist Richard Corben, making zombies fun again. **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

En todo el imperio no hay guerreros más temibles que los miembros de la guardia imperial, y ninguno más leal que Kir Kanos. Pero cuando Carnor Jax –el más formidable de esta hermandad de élite– traiciona al emperador y ordena el asesinato de la guardia, Kir debe escapar para cumplir con su deber y vengar a su señor. Sin embargo, se ve obligado a aliarse con las fuerzas rebeldes para poder conseguir vengarse del Imperio que pretende destruirlo. Kir Kanos, el último miembro leal de la guardia imperial y la última amenaza para Jax y sus planes de hacerse con el poder, no tiene alternativa. LA LEALTAD NUNCA MUERE

This is the story of workers'' struggles in the British car industry, from the Second World War until today. Told from the viewpoint of the workers, the book chronicles how they responded to a variety of management and union strategies, from piece rate working, through measured day work, and eventually to ''lean production'' beginning in the late 1980s. Focusing on two companies, Vauxhall-GM and Rover/BMW, this book shows how they developed their approaches to managing labour relations. It highlights the success of various forms of struggle to establish safer and more humane working environments, as well as their failures.

To celebrate their 20th year, Dark Horse takes a look back at the writers, artists and characters that have made it the international publishing presence it''s become, and a look ahead at the up-and-coming talents that will influence generations to come.

In the not-too-distant past, the first nuclear weapon test changed the world forever . . . but not in the way we expected. Unleashed upon the planet was a microscopic technological virus of unknown origin that infected millions -- some to no effect, some to horrifying agonies and disfigurement, others with the gift of incredible and sometimes terrifying power. But would a world populated by supermen become a battleground for good against bad . . . or bad against worse? Is it true that with great power comes great responsibility . . . or does it truly come with great license?

Collects comic books featuring archaeologist Indiana Jones and his adventures around the world.

The promotion of workplace partnership in the high performance workplace has become central to policy debates on the ''modernization'' of employment relations in British industry. This book provides critical insights into the dynamics of partnership by way of in-depth case studies of employee experience in an under-researched industry noted for its high concentrations of skilled workers and graduates. Drawing on rich interview and questionnaire data, the authors highlight considerable conflicts of interest in the development of partnership that derive from the competitive capitalist environment in which management strategies operate.

This book makes a major contribution to the debate within the UK and abroad on the reality of workplace unionism in an era of change. Drawing on examples of union renewal, the authors present an historical overview, and compare the UK experience with contrasting international examples. It presents both qualitative and quantitative research to provide new and comprehensive evidence on trade union strategies.

This comprehensive listing, with 400 full-color photos, references all Dinky Toys made. Collectors will find toy vehicles conveniently categorized by type for easy reference, a valuable identification and valuation guide, which lists dates made, colors, and prices, as well as a descriptive history of Dinky Toy production.

Who could have believed that a toy robot made in Japan from scrap tin would one day fetch nearly £70,000 at a Sotheby''s auction? Blast Off! chronicles the golden era of space toys, an age of imagination unbound by the more mundane realities of space travel ushered in by Sputnik and the Space Age. Containing hundreds of striking color photos of some of the most beautiful and ofttimes bizarre toys ever created -- many never before seen in print -- Blast Off! unearths the nearly lost histories of these space treasures and the companies that created them.

Following the death of Imperial Guard turncoat Carnor Jax at the hand of the last Guard, Kir Kanos, the Galactic Empire suddenly finds itself devoid of a leader, and an Interim Council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected. But when Council members become targets for assassination, Kanos becomes the prime suspect and again stands at the center of a storm! *

An alphabetically-arranged encyclopedia of comics.

This panoramic history of collectible automotive toys features every sort of vehicle imaginable. Illustrated with 120 superb color photos.

Who is this arcane, bizarre, carousing, crime fighter who haunts the shadows and alleys of Iron City? The modern hero is redefined with this two-fisted, hard-drinking, womanizing, violent, and politically incorrect freebooter whose antics and mayhem will have you in stitches before you know it.

Kir Kanos is the last surviving member of the elite Imperial Guard. He''s on the run -- and the Empire will stop at nothing to destroy him! It''s the combined might of the Empire against a single man. Crimson Empire combines the dynamic artistic talents of comics superstars Paul Gulacy (Batman vs. Predator III) and P. Craig Russell (Elric: Stormbringer) and featuring a new cover painting by master Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman. *

With the human race only just beginning recover from the alien invasion, Daniel Grant embarks on a mission to a world overrun by not one, but two species of warring aliens. This remastered'' edition has been adapted and revised to align the story with the ''Aliens'' movies and novelizations.''