New Releases by Peter Milligan

The surreal superhero epic penned by Peter Milligan is back in print, now collected in omnibus format for the first time! Along with fellow classics like The Sandman, Animal Man, and Hellblazer, Shade, the Changing Man--a subversive reinvention of a character created by comics legend Steve Ditko--helped usher in the era of DC''s Vertigo imprint, populated by stories with a distinctly mature sensibility and fearless creative vision. Now, Shade, the Changing Man--written by acclaimed scribe Peter Milligan and with art by Chris Bachalo, Mark Pennington, and more--is collected in the omnibus format! Shade, the Changing Man starts with Kathy George''s encounter with Shade''s arrival on Earth from his home dimension of Meta--in the body of her parents'' killer. From there, Shade and Kathy journey into America''s collective unconscious to find the evil known only as The American Scream. From there, it''s a mind-bending journey into the heartland of a nation, in the most celebrated work of Milligan''s prolific career! Collects Shade, The Changing Man #1-50; Who''s Who #7 and #15, and a story from Vertigo Jam #1; Vertigo Gallery: Dreams and Nightmares #1, along with a brand-new introduction by Peter Milligan.

Profane has almost reached the heart of the mystery and caught the killer, but the person he brings in for questioning is the last anyone would have put on the list. As the book on Spud Coltraine’s murder closes, will it close on Profane too, or will he slip through the pages?

In the penultimate issue of the mind-bending noir murder mystery, the hunt for Will Profane’s author’s killer comes to a head. And with the Red Glove determined to work finally beating Profane into his new, authorless destiny, will Profane make it out on top once again, or finally meet his match?

Is falling in love with Lili Macbeth Will Profane’s choice, or is it his destiny? In either case, it could be the last thing he does alive... As he fights a battle on two fronts, it turns out the killer may not have been who he suspected in the first place, and the price of failure will be worse than death.

Una nueva dimensión de terror y misterio. En algún punto entre la vida y la muerte... flota la verdad. Cuando Dan Collins despierta y descubre que su vida pende de un hilo, se ve obligado a valerse de su proyección astral para descubrir quién intentó asesinarle. ¿Quién es la bella mística que intenta ayudarle? ¿Por qué quiere August Fryne el alma de Dan y qué tiene que ver este con un demonio que parece ser Dorian Gray? Una historia de suspense detectivesco extraño y ocultista que trata de la vida, de la muerte... y de todo lo que hay entremedio. De manos del premiado guionista Peter Milligan (X-Force, X-Statix) y de Inaki Miranda (We live, Harley Quinn), la sensación artística del momento, nos llega una nueva dimensión de terror y misterio. Este volumen incluye los números 1 a 5 de la serie. «Esta historia, sorprendente y a rebosar de misterios ocultistas, es una de las que deberías tener presente». // Multiversity Comics «[...] un cómic emocionante, bien escrito y acompañado de unos dibujos preciosos». // BGCP Editorial original: Aftershock.

"The Exorcist" meets "Alien" in this sci-fi/horror story about a rogue priest at the edge of known space who must fight a demonic entity on a distant planet where religion has been outlawed! In the year 2999, mankind abandoned Earth and fled into outer space. Now, a disgraced priest, called into action to perform an exorcism on a remote space colony, is about to discover that no matter how far you run, you can’t escape your demons, and the Devil is, in fact, real. In space, no one can hear your prayers…

Follow Batman as he investigates a bombing with the GCPD—as Batman is investing one lead in the business owner, another unrelated bombing happens. The bomber is destroying for the sake of destruction…this is the introduction of the Destroyer! Batman will have to face off against more than just the Destroyer though! In this collection featuring appearances from the Joker, Two Face, and more—Gotham’s need for Batman is far from over! Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 7 collects adventures from Batman #474, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27, Detective Comics #634-638, Detective Comics #641, Detective Comics #643, and Detective Comics Annual #4.

Alien meets A Quiet Place in this science fiction tale of terror for fans of Josh Malerman’s Bird Box and Tim Lebbon’s The Silence about a post-apocalyptic world in which monsters hunt the things that make us human – where feeling is a dangerous thing. Live. Laugh. Love. Scream. DIE. Dax and Bisa love each other. But in this new and terrifying world, love is dangerous. Feeling anything is dangerous. Love. Hate. Joy. Fear. Any of these in strong doses will bring a swift death. Earth has a new and terrible invader — monsters that smell the scent of emotion, salivate over the prey, and hunt the very feelings that make us human. A shocking tale of pent-up emotions and forced composure in the face of unspeakable horror…from one of the most celebrated writers in comics, Peter Milligan (X-Force, Enigma, Shade the Changing Man, Hellblazer, Human Target) and breakout horror artist Sally Cantirino (I Walk With Monsters; Door to Door, Night by Night; The Final Girls). Collects the entire eight-issue series. "Horror fans who like their scares balanced with a human touch are likely to dig this one." -- Publishers Weekly

Uncover the mysteries of which perpetrators are claiming to be Batman, bizarre disasters, persuasive killers, the Golem of Gotham story arc, and much more. Featuring classic Gotham characters, iconic Bat-gadgets, and new versions of “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate” to celebrate the Dark Knight’s 600th appearance! Collects Detective Comics #622-633.

Previously available only as stand-alone 48-page "One-Shocks," each of these graphic tales of terror - physical, spiritual, psychological - will thrill, chill and shock fans of horror, suspense and the supernatural. PIECEMEAL by Cullen Bunn (DARK ARK, BROTHERS DRACUL, Harrow County) and Szymon Kudranski (BLACK-EYED KIDS). Five young friends. One old house. And a brain floating in a jar. What could go wrong? GOD OF TREMORS by Peter Milligan (OUT OF BODY, Hellblazer) and Piotr Kowalksi (JOIN THE FUTURE, Sex). A gothic tale of nightmarish terror and creeping enlightenment. 10 YEARS TO DEATH by Aaron Douglas (SHOCK, "Chief" on Battlestar Galactica) and Cliff Richards (SHOCK, Buffy the Vampire Slayer). The Shawshank Redemption meets The Sixth Sense, inspired b an eerily bone-chilling true story.

"A Sentinel arrival and a sneak attack forces the weakened X-Men to re-evaluate who their friends are...and to align themselves with former enemies?! For when his people need him the most, Apocalypse shall return! Cable can see the signs--but can he and Deadpool stop it from happening? Do they even want to? As Apocalypse rises again to lead mutantkind into the future, only the strongest will survive! But just wait until you see En Sabah Nur''s new Horsemen! Will the blood of Apocalypse contain salvation--or damnation?"--

America blamed Speedball for the deaths of six hundred people in Stamford, Connecticut--the event that sparked the super hero Civil War. And while some have forgiven him, he hasn''t forgiven himself. But a new crisis has arisen...fear is spreading throughout the populace...and, while doing charity work in disguise, Robbie Baldwin''s true identity is exposed to the people of Stamford. With the world falling apart around him, can Speedball rally the population against the new danger--or will this survivor of an old war be the casualty of a new one? Plus: Marvel''s super agent Jimmy Woo confronts his deepest fears in an all-new, all action adventure!

The mutants in X-Statix know fame is the ultimate currency in today''s society -- and they''re cashing in on their special abilities, big time But as egos clash, the team may be torn apart by interior squabbles. When push comes to shove, will their careers end at their own hands? When European pop sensation Henrietta Hunter returns from the dead for the ultimate comeback tour, it''s up to the celebrity super-squad to keep her alive...again But can X-Statix live in the shadow cast by her white-hot celebrity...especially when she becomes team leader? Plus, meet Latino heartthrob El Guapo Spider-Man swings by And -- together at last -- Doop and Wolverine hunt the Pink Mink It''s a super hero satire of modern culture from the brilliant minds of Milligan and Allred COLLECTING: X-Statix (2002) 6-20, Wolverine/Doop (2003) 1-2, material from X-Men Unlimited (1993) 41

In a near-future America, happiness isn’t just a right—it’s the law. A timely tale by superstar writer Peter Milligan (X-Statix, The Prisoner) and artist Michael Montenat (Dominion, Hellraiser Annual). In future America, being happy isn’t just a right—it’s the law. While the Joy Police brutally enforce the cheery code, two young people go on the run, searching for a haven of melancholy where they can safely bask in the blues. A timely tale by superstar writer Peter Milligan (X-Statix, The Prisoner) and artist Michael Montenat (Dominion, Hellraiser Annual).

War is over, democracy an illusion, real power now lies not with nation-states but huge corporations engaged in a silent war for global domination. Their number one weapon: highly-skilled, technologically-enhanced operatives trained since childhood to pledge their allegiance to the corporate flag. But what happens when one such operative breaks free of his mental chains and decides to bring the whole system down? Can one “Ronin” make a difference?

Some of Batman’s most memorable early 1990s adventures are back in this new collection! With the Ghost Dragon gang committing daring warehouse robberies, Batman and Robin chase the gang’s lieutenant Lynx, through the streets. When Robin discovers that an old nemesis-the Ghosts’ dead leader, King Snake-might be alive and out for his head, the stakes only get higher. Plus, Batman travels to Rio de Janeiro to track a serial killer known as the Queen of Hearts and battles through a bizarre dimension known as the Idiot Zone! Collects Batman #466-473 and Detective Comics #639-640.

War is over, democracy an illusion, real power now lies not with nation states but huge corporations engaged in a silent war for global domination. Their number one weapon: highly-skilled, technologically-enhanced operatives trained since childhood to pledge their allegiance to the corporate flag. But what happens when one such operative breaks free of his mental chains and decides to bring the whole system down? Can one “Ronin” make a difference?

Peter Milligan and Duncan Fegredo’s under-the-radar story of ’90s teenage ennui is collected for the first time! The team that brought you Enigma reunites to tell the story of 15-year-old Simone Cundy, a resident of the aptly named Bollockstown. Simone has two useless parents and a general distaste for her life, so much so that she’s planning on taking some rat poison and ending it all-and then something changes. Can Simone find purpose in her life-and escape the town that’s been holding her back?

War is over, democracy an illusion, real power now lies not with nation states but huge corporations engaged in a silent war for global domination. Their number one weapon: highly-skilled, technologically-enhanced operatives trained since childhood to pledge their allegiance to the corporate flag. But what happens when one such operative breaks free of his mental chains and decides to bring the whole system down? Can one “Ronin” make a difference?

In this volume, England’s favorite low-rent mage skips town to avoid incarceration and heads to India. But Constantine’s quest for purity in an attempt to resurrect the love of his life is quickly interrupted when an expat friend gets him mired in a series of grisly murders. Then, Constantine reluctantly becomes embroiled with a group of anarcho-punks who worship a powerful effigy of Sid Vicious. Plus, discover the centuries-long history of the King of Voodoo, and original Hellblazer writer Jamie Delano returns to John Constantine, alongside superstar artist Jock! Collects Hellblazer #261-266, Hellblazer Special: Papa Midnite #1-5, and the Hellblazer: Pandemonium graphic novel.

Time Out—Forever. Oscar starts on the arduous path to his twin sister Cira, across an unrecognizable America. With the adult population swiftly dwindling, he needs an ally more than ever—and he''s not the only one. While Malik and Destiny cling to their remaining family and the stranded soccer team turns deadly, Cira meets a dangerous new group of . . . friends.

Time Out—Forever! In this shocking new sci-fi horror series, a Russian computer virus has jumped the species barrier and wiped out most of the adult population, leaving the world precariously in the hands of the next generation. In the wake of devastation, musical prodigy Oscar Fuentes is separated from his twin sister Cira. Stranded on opposite sides of the country, they''re swept into rapidly evolving networks of teenage gangs. Can Oscar find his way back to Cira . . . or will they be lost to each other forever, in a dangerous makeshift civilization that is mercilessly replacing the past?

This new collection of 1990s Batman stories takes the Dark Knight behind the Iron Curtain to battle the mysterious Demon. Then, the Penguin exploits a disfigured genius for his latest evil scheme, but Batman helps turn his tech skills to the side of good. And The Joker goes on a new killing spree-but is it really the Clown Prince of Crime, or is this a case of a copycat killer? Plus, the Riddler returns in the three-part story “Dark Knight, Dark City.” Collects Batman #445-454, Detective Comics #615 and Batman Annual #14.

Exclusive, advance excerpts from the always daring and distinctive Berger Books! Groundbreaking new releases from acclaimed and original creators: From Everything, a surreal tale of Americana and the most disturbing pursuit of happiness you''ve ever read (Christopher Cantwell and I.N.J. Culbard), to the feminist neo-noir murder mystery Ruby Falls (Ann Nocenti and Flavia Biondi), to the latest in David Aja and Ann Nocenti''s hotly-anticipated alien-thriller-love story, The Seeds, to G. Willow Wilson and Christian Ward''s galactic hit Invisible Kingdom...plus more!

Collects Black Panther (2005) #1-18 and X-Men (1991) #175-176. Hollywood heavyweight Reginald Hudlin takes on the Black Panther - and John Romita Jr. brings the blockbuster visuals! Together, they go back to the beginning to present T''Challa''s origin in cinematic scope! Who is the Black Panther - and what is the secret history of Wakanda? Then, social satire meets all-out action as T''Challa''s adventures continue! The Panther enters the House of M! An outbreak of strange, mutated animals brings Storm and the X-Men to Africa! The Panther teams up with Luke Cage, Blade, Brother Voodoo and Monica Rambeau to take on the undead! But every king needs a queen, and so T''Challa embarks on his most dangerous quest yet: to wed the love of his life! Which of the world''s greatest super hero women will say "I do"?

Welcome to The Village. MI5 agent Breen has been ordered to break into the most secure and secret intelligence location in the world, codenamed The Village, and either rescue or liquidate a fellow agent – and lover – Carey, before vital information she carries can be extracted. Subsequently, he awakens to find himself renamed Number Six, and a prisoner of The Village and its mysterious controller known only as Number Two. Now Number Six is about to discover that when it comes to The Village, nothing is what it seems and that reality is fluid as he struggles to unwrap the mystery of The Village and the secrets behind its true architect. Written by Peter Milligan (‘Shade The Changing Man’, ‘Enigma’, ‘Face’, ‘Rogan Gosh’, ‘X-Statix’, ‘Dan Dare’ and ‘Hellblazer’) and drawn by Colin Lorimer (‘The X-Files’, ‘Hellraiser’, ‘Blackout’ and ‘Millennium’). This critically acclaimed, all-new story sees a return to The Village, made famous by the classic 1960s TV show ‘The Prisoner’, starring Patrick McGoohan. Collects The Prisoner #1-4. “With a well-crafted narrative and sharp network, this issue picks up the torch from the classic series… 9 out of 10.” – The GWW “You are Number Six. I am Number One. And this is 9 out of 10.” – Comicosity “Brings the mystery of The Village into the 21st Century.” – Broken Frontier

Collects Legion #1-5 .David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier, has always had trouble containing the multiple personalities in his mind. And with each personality comes a wild and dangerous mutant power. But now, a terrifying new personality is threatening to absorb all of these powers and take over David u0097 body and soul! In a desperate attempt to save himself from Lord Trauma, David seeks out the help of renowned young psychotherapist Dr. Hannah Jones to delve into his fractured mind and fight back this dark voice inside. But unknown to Legion, Dr. Jones brings her own demons with her! The only way for David to survive this ordeal may be to recruit his biggest, baddest self to help!

Following a botched mission in the Middle East, MI5 agent Breen’s partner and lover, Carey, was taken by the mysterious intelligence organization known only as The Village. Ordered by his station-head, Section, to gain access to The Village and liquidate Carey before she could be forced to give up her highly classified information, Breen refused the order, dramatically quitting the service and going rogue instead. He broke into the UK’s most closely guarded installations and stole the secret behind project Pandora, the UK’s most highly classified secret, determined to trade the information with The Village for Carey’s safe release. Becoming a target for both British Intelligence and The Village, Breen escaped to his safe house in Tuscany. However, four days later, a knock-out gas was pumped into his bolt hole and Breen awoke to find himself a ‘guest’ of The Village.

Information is power. In the 21 Century, the global currency is no longer oil or gold but information. And he who possesses it possesses the world. There is one place on the planet where the most valuable information is mined, a place that prides itself on ‘mental fracking’, promising to extract any secret from any individual using any means possible. It is perhaps the intelligence community’s darkest secret, aligned to no one polictical system or state, an autonomous institute, free of state manipulation. The identity of its controller, the mysterious Number One, is unknown. It is a place so secret, some believe it to be a myth. It is The Village.