Most Popular Books by Mike Richardson

Lord Asano is goaded into an assault by a corrupt court official in the Shogun''s palace, and then forced to commit seppuku! Learning that Asano was sentenced without a proper investigation, his retainers set in motion a plan to enact revenge on the official whose insults proved too much for Asano to bear. By Mike Richardson (_Star Wars: Crimson Empire_) and Stan Sakai (_Usagi Yojimbo_), in consultation with manga giant Kazuo Koike (_Lone Wolf and Cub_)!

Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai''s breathtaking account of Japan''s most famous historical legend reaches its extra-length conclusion, as Lord Asano''s loyal retainers take their revenge! THE EPIC FINALE! Special oversize final issue for the same low price! From Mike Richardson (_Star Wars: Crimson Empire_) and Stan Sakai (_Usagi Yojimbo_)! "_47 Ronin_ is a book to watch . . ." IGN

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.**

The mystery of Pam''s disappearance deepens as police link it to another unsolved crime. _The Secret_ is a chilling coming-of-age mystery from Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson and Eisner-nominated artist Jason Shawn Alexander (_Damn Nation_, _The Escapists_).

An adoring public called him the Sentinel. Terrified lawbreakers called him the Reaper. The black-masked avenger waged a one-man war against the criminal underworld—then disappeared. Private investigator Jake Stevens follows a crooked path to find the long-vanished costumed crimefighter, but something follows Stevens, something with relentless purpose . . . and murderous intent. Written by Mike Richardson--creator of The Mask, producer of the Hellboy film franchise, and writer of the 47 Ronin graphic novel—and illustrated with gritty realism by Jordi Armengol.

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.**

In the wake of Lord Asano''s tragic death, Oishi and his loyal samurai set their revenge in motion, with a plot that will span many months while taking a tremendous toll on its participants! Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai continue the famous fact-based legend from Japan''s history. This is the definitive modern retelling of the tale of the 47 Ronin! "Mike Richardson is always one step ahead of his readers." -Martijn Form, _Silver Bullet_

Hunted by a monster from the surface of the hostile planet they''ve tried to escape, the survivors have to get to the less damaged half of the ruined ship, but the only way to do it may be a jump through deep space! * Script by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (_Star Wars: Legacy_, _Planet of the Apes_) * All-new science fiction from Hardman and Bechko!

When a mysterious book of powerful spells binds itself to him, the fact that Rob''s life has been falling apart doesn''t seem like such a big deal. What do his girlfriend leaving him or his mountain of debt matter when mystics and demons are overrunning the town in search of the bookand him? To survive, Rob must learn to control the book''s unpredictable magic, while his life slips even further out of control. **Tim Seeley** (_Hack/Slash_) brings his rare mix of humor, horror, and heroes to the latest creation from Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson. Character design by Guy Davis! 

Silas Smith may have renounced his life of violence, but his life of violence never renounced him. And now, with his long-estranged daughter held hostage by his former mob employers to ensure his return, Silas plans to give them exactly what they wantand everything they deserve! An action-packed crime thriller written by Mike Richardson (_The Secret_, _The Atomic Legion, 47 Ronin_).

An interstellar cargo ship is hit! Meteors rip through the hull and hundreds of crew members are cast into space. How will the surviving crew make it back to the planet alive? * Written by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (_Star Wars: Legacy_, _Planet of the Apes_). * From a story by Mike Richardson (_47 Ronin_)!

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?

Do you want to increase your passive income? Dream of making money while you sleep? Not sure where to start? Then you have the right book! This step by step guide is: Easy Fun to learn Beginners or advanced friendly Blockchain is a great way to make money online, the ultimate business model for today''s trying times. Never before has there been a time where working from home is more important. This business model will teach you all you need to know to get started, you can learn all very easily inside. If you dreamed of making money on your own time and being an entrepreneur then you must know all the ins and outs of Blockchain. We cover all the bases of what you need to learn to get started from: What is Blockchain all About How Things Worked Before Blockchain Why Blockchain Became Necessary Bitcoin or Blockchain? Protection Clarity Financial Providers Insurance coverage Business The Sector How Blockchain Operates The Ins and Outs of the Blockchain What is actually Decentralization? What is actually a Block? Why is Blockchain Needed Now How things Get Added to Blockchain Blockchain Might Get Rid of All Ways We Work Exactly how Can It Be Actually Utilized To Create Trust Fund In Between Strangers? When Blockchain should be used And much much more! Blockchain has always baffled many, this book isn''t new, but its updated with 2024 in mind and all that''s going on in our world today! Don''t be a slave to your job anymore, get out of the rat race and join the leagues of many who are making a killing with Blockchain!

Cherished childhood playthings of yesteryear, vintage toy cars are now highly coveted collectibles. Illustrated with over a hundred colorful photographs, Wheels is a delightful history of toy motor vehicles from the 1890s up to the present. Authors Mike and Sue Richardson, both avid collectors, trace the history of these popular toys from early cast-iron models to state-of-the-art vehicles made from modern materials. The renowned Christie''s collection provides wonderful examples of vintage fire trucks, delivery vans, coupes, hot rods, roadsters, and motorcycles manufactured by famous toy makers from around the world, exhibiting the fine craftsmanship and ingenuity of more than a century of toy making. Wheels is a rare treat for anyone who admires vintage toys or spent childhood days happily "driving" toy cars around the neighborhood. Christie''s, established over 200 years ago, is among the world''s preeminent auction houses for fine art and collectibles. The Christie''s collection of automotive toys is recognized internationally.

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

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.

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. *

The Crimson Empire trilogy! All the members of Emperor Palpatine''s elite Royal Guard have been hunted down and killed after his death, except one: Kir Kanos, the Emperor''s most loyal soldier. The man behind the murders is fellow guardsman Carnor Jax, now part of the Imperial ruling council, who wants the throne for himself. Kanos must escape Jax''s grasp and find new allies - and a new identity as bounty hunter Kenix Kil! But Kanos'' quest puts him in the crosshairs of both the remaining Empire forces and the leaders of the New Republic: Leia Organa, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker! Collecting STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE #0-6, STAR WARS BOUNTY HUNTERS - KENIX KIL, STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II - COUNCIL OF BLOOD #1-6, STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE III - EMPIRE LOST #1-6 and material from DARK HORSE EXTRA #21-24 and DARK HORSE PRESENTS (2011) #1.

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.

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! *

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.''

Kir Kanos, the last surviving member of Emperor Palpatine’s Royal Guard, is ready to settle a score with Luke Skywalker and those others whom he blames for the death of his Emperor. But standing in Kanos’s path is his former adversary and almost love interest Mirith Sinn. And both of them have become pawns in a secret plot by an Imperial cabal! *The final chapter in the Crimson Empire saga!

After months of meticulous planning, Lord Asano''s retainers launch a daring midnight raid on the man who brought his ruin and death. The moment of reckoning arrives in this penultimate chapter of Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai''s authentic take on Japan''s greatest historical legend! This. Is. Fantastic.� Comics Crux

The latest addition to the Dark Horse horror line is this chilling original graphic novel from writer and publisher Mike Richardson (The Secret, Cravan). Twentysomething Meagan Walters regains consciousness and finds herself locked in an empty room of an old house. She’s bleeding from the back of her head, and has no memory of where the wound came from — she’d been at a club with some friends... left angrily... was she abducted? When Meagan peers through the door’s keyhole, she starts to suspect that her captor isn’t quite human...

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.

The ALIENS mythos expands in frightening new directions! Billionaire Daniel Grant leads an expedition to the Alien homeworld! But what could possibly be worth a journey into ultimate terror? It''s one planet, two Alien queens, millions of hungry monsters and a king''s ransom awaiting any survivors! Then, Stanislaw Mayakovsky and his partner, the young thief Gill, design a cybernetic Alien to steal the precious royal jelly of the Alien Queen Mother - but a powerful corporation wants what they have! And when an Alien is detected on board a space station orbiting Earth, all hope of destroying it depends on one man''s sinister secret! Plus: The full story of Newt from the Aliens movie and more tales of horror! Collecting ALIENS: GENOCIDE #1-4, ALIENS: HIVE #1-4 and ALIENS: TRIBES, ALIENS: NEWT''S TALE #1-2 - plus material from DARK HORSE INSIDER #14-27, DARK HORSE PRESENTS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL and DARK HORSE PRESENTS (1986) #56.

"The only surviving member of Emperor Palpatine''s Royal Guards travels the galaxy trying to avenge the deaths of his Emperor and fellow guardsmen"--Provided by publisher.

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

Japan''s enduring national legend comes to comics! This epic mission of loyal Japanese warriors to avenge their wronged master epitomizes the samurai code of honor, and 47 Ronin recounts the sweeping saga of duty and duress in all its violent grandeur. Opening with the tragic incident that sealed the fate of young Lord Asano, this graphic novel follows a dedicated group of Asano''s vassals on their unwavering road to bloody vengeance.