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Once they were as close as sisters, but over the centuries Sela and Belinda have become the deadliest of enemies. As their epic battle begins the terrible secret behind their first encounter is revealed through the fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red, a secret that will shake Sela''s foundation to the core!

The Boy Who Cried Wolf When a young boy is assaulted by the town outcast, his family and neighbors are hell bent on getting swift justice, even if it means dealing it out themselves. But things aren''t always as they seem, and the boy they thought they knew isn''t what he appears to be. But by the time they realize the error of their ways, it''s much too late to undo the horrible act they''ve committed. A new teacher with her own unique powers is on hand to teach a lesson about the ugly side of human nature, and Sela''s world is about to undergo a major change that isn''t for the better.

Spending the majority of their time getting high and committing random crimes, three slackers soon find themselves taken on a nightmare journey with their impromptu guide, Sela Mathers. After continuous run-ins with people who refuse to heed her advice, Sela has decided to start using more drastic measures. With the help of the Big Bad Wolf, Sela makes her most unforgettable impression by showing the three friends that certain people don''t deserve a second chance.

When a young bride experiences trust issues with her husband she enlists the help of a private investigator. When evidence points to an affair she begins to assume the absolute worst case scenario never stopping to realize that curiosity killed the cat. Will the lesson she learns help her overcome her jealousy before it''s too late? Another incredible Zenescope twist on the Brothers Grimm fable "Bluebeard".

"Juniper Tree" When a mother goes to desperate measures to keep her daughter away from a troubled man Sela finds it''s time to step in... A woman commits the ultimate act of betrayal in order to protect her child but soon finds her actions have caused a horrifying chain of events and proves that too much meddling will only lead to tragedy.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff A young boy who is tormented by the school bully learns that sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and fight back, even if it''s a fight you can''t win. But he''s not the only person to learn a valuable lesson from the story. Sela herself learns that things aren''t always as they appear to be and that one person can make a difference in the world if they have the courage to try

A businessman is being investigated for extortion so he decides the best way to rid of his problem is to employ the services of a ruthless killer. But when the assassin finishes his job and doesn''t get his payment in full there will be hell to pay... A peaceful small town finds itself being terrorized by enormous rats that have flooded the streets. And when residents find they cannot control the problem they call on the mysterious Pied Piper who claims he can rid of the vermin for a very steep price. But when the piper delivers and the town reneges on its payment it sparks the most terrifying revenge a town could have ever imagined. Zenescope brings you one of their most stunning fables to date... It''s time to pay the Piper!

The stuck-up and selfish Lizette has always gotten everything she ever wanted. Including homework from her shy and quiet classmate, Neville. But when Lizette stoops to humiliating him, it’s time for Sela to step in… Calliope loves nothing more than to admire herself, treat others like dirt and wait for a Prince, or better yet, a King to sweep her off her feet. But when she finds herself in a bind she’s forced to make a promise to an enchanted frog. However the dishonorable Calliope has no intention of keeping her end of the deal and not only reneges on her promise but commits an incredibly despicable act. But when a shy and quiet servant witnesses the horrible deed he feels he has no other choice but to teach the girl a disturbing lesson.

The very eccentric and very rich Mr. Lockett is smitten with the much younger and very beautiful Goldilocks. His advances finally prove successful as Goldy accepts an offer to move into his estate. However, little does Mr. Lockett know that Goldilocks is certainly not all she''s cracked up to be. She has a shocking plan to take his fortune out from under his nose even if it means killing him. But Goldilocks quickly learns that gold-digging might not be the best career move after she finds 3 much bigger problems to contend with.

Fairy Tales and Fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this! Can an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter swallow his pride to help a friend who has betrayed him? Can a killer stop his obsession, or will the tables be turned back on him? Will a conman who has married for money realize that there are certain people you just shouldn''t attempt to betray? From classic fairy tales such as The Lion and the Mouse, The Ugly Duckling, The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, and more, Zenescope presents six new fairy tales retold and re-imagined with incredible new twists that will leave readers craving more!

A small time drug dealer hustles in order to take his wife and daughter out of a bad neighborhood but when he steps on the toes of a local gang leader he realizes that the life of his family is in danger. And the only refuge he might find is through a fairy tale. Jack''s family is starving and he does the only thing he knows in order to solve the problem, he sells their last cow for... magic beans!? But when the beans in fact prove to be enchanted, Jack finds more treasure than he would ever need. Has his luck changed for the best or will his newfound greed prove to be fatal?

A mysterious illness befalls a high school cheerleader while her caring stepmother stays home to tend to her. But when a heinous act of betrayal is revealed, one person knows such actions can never go unpunished as a journey into Grimm Fairy Tales begins... A beautiful princess becomes the envy of her aging step-mother and nothing will stop the jealous Queen from remaining the most beautiful woman in the land. But when her jealousy is taken too far the Queen finds that the wrath coming her way is unlike anything she could have ever imagined.

Two beautiful sisters compete for the attention of the hottest guy at school. When he chooses one over the other a nasty fight erupts between the two siblings, threatening to shatter their sisterly bond. A trip to the world of Grimm Fairy Tales teaches them that blood is literally thicker than water.

Two hundred years after the Salem witch trials of 1692, which resulted in the hangings of 19 women and men, Anna Williams is living an uneventful life in Essex County, Massachusetts. But there is more to Anna than meets the eye as she begins to discover her unique abilities. Anna must choose one of two paths in order to follow her true calling and Braden Cole, a hardened gunslinger looking for redemption, may be the one man who can help her along the way. From the minds behind the hit series Grimm Fairy Tales, comes a new series unlike anything you''ve seen!

From the twisted minds of Raven Gregory, Ralph Tedesco, and Joe Brusha comes the second collection of tales straight from the insanity that is Wonderland. Get up close and personal with some of Wonderland''s most notorious characters as the Cheshire Cat comes to a crossroads for the first time in it''s existence; the Red Queen prepares for the ultimate battle to take back what is hers; and brothers Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum have their incredibly disturbing past revealed. The conclusion of the Wonderland origin story will be told as the madness unfolds to reveal what the strange realm truly is.

A mother resents her infant son, a young girl is in jeopardy of losing her unborn child and a mysterious stranger connects the women''s souls through an abiding tale... When a desperate father lies about his daughter''s gifted ability it immediately puts the girl''s life in danger. Her only salvage may be found in a deal with a hideous dwarf who offers to help her for a tremendous price. The classic story of Rumpelstiltskin gets the Zenescope treatment and delivers yet another shocking twist for fans of this intriguing series.

Fed up with their parents'' rules two runaway teens hitchhike their way out of their rural town. After being picked up by a beautiful yet mysterious driver their ride takes an unexpected turn out of town and into the world of Grimm Fairy Tales; Hansel and Gretel soon find that the problems they left behind at home are nothing compared to the horror that awaits them on their ill-advised journey.

The retelling the classic and enchanting story of Cinderella with a terrifying twist. Our heroin longs to escape the physical and mental torment of her cruel step mother and seeks vengeance for the years of torture she''s endured. On the very same night a Prince is choosing his bride to be, a mysterious stranger promises to grant Cinderella all of her wishes in exchange for one shocking thing.

Description*Fairy Tales and Fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this!With Sela gone, Belinda is having a ball ruining the lives of almost everyone who crosses her path. A lonely puppet-maker creates a son from a cursed piece of wood only to have to face a terrifying reality! A mysterious and ancient statue has the power to keep those who possess it forever young but at what cost? A painting ages for a man who finds that eternal youth is nothing but an eternal curse! Introducing six new fairy tales retold and re-imagined with six incredible new twists that will leave readers craving more!

Hawkins is hot on the trail of his final two bounties but first needs to get past the beautiful and tough as nails town sheriff, Risa Keller. When Hawk agrees to let Risa tag along, he finds out quickly that he''s glad she did as the two find themselves in the fight of their lives against a pair of beings that simply cannot be of this world. Do not miss issue #2 of the supernatural action series that combines the tone of 28 Days Later with the intensity of Aliens. They needed a new species in order to survive... They just found us.

Fairy Tales and Fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this! The Little Mermaid wants nothing more than to fall in love with a prince, but the deal she makes with a mysterious being will prove to be a terrible mistake. Then, three "blind" mice concoct a plan to outsmart an innocent old lady, but quickly learn that appearances can many times be deceiving. And, when King Midas is given the power to turn everything he touches into gold, what sounds like a blessing is really just a horrific curse! Collects issues #25-30 of the hit Grimm Fairy Tales series, complete with a bonus short story.

This volume of stories follows up on the smash hit independent comic, Return to Wonderland. The untold stories of Alice, The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter are finally revealed here for the first time. Also includes the short story, The Experiment which sheds even more light on the mysterious realm of Wonderland

They needed a new planet in order to survive. They just found us! Brian ''Hawk'' Hawkins is an Atlantic City bounty hunter and he''s fed up with the world and everyone in it. But as he tracks his latest bail jumpers to a small New Jersey town he finds much more than what he bargained for. Now Hawkins must make the decision to flee town or to stay put and fight to save the one thing he can no longer stand - Humanity! Do not miss The first issue of the supernatural action mini-series that combines the tone of 28 Days Later with the intensity of Aliens. They''re coming for you!

Rapunzel is desperate to find the man of her dreams but has something else in mind when the love-struck fools attempt to woo her. The boy who cried wolf learns that tricking an entire town can surely pay dividends, The Snow Queen has something up her sleeve for the ill-prepared Sela, and Rose Red proves her sisterly love to Snow White. Collecting Grimm Fairy Tales issues #19-24. Includes a cover gallery and bonus story, "The Lamp."

Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales. These timeless stories have been re-imagined in this red hot series and are delivered with shocking and horrifying twists. Beauty and the Beast, The Three Little Pigs, Miss Muffet, The Juniper Tree, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff are collected in this volume. Collects issues #13-18 of the mega-hit independent series, complete with a new Grimm Fairy Tales short story published here for the first time.

Zenescope''s Grimm Fairy Tales has quickly become one of the most intriguing and best selling comic books in the world. By exploring a much darker side of the infamous fables you heard as a child these classic tales are retold and re-imagined with a terrifying twist you''ll simply love as an adult! From Snow White to Goldilocks, from Jack and the beanstalk to the Pied Piper - Zenescope presents six classic fables with six incredible endings that will leave readers craving more!

Ted has survived the attack on his life thanks to the mysterious stranger he knows only as Daniel. While Ted recovers from the attack Daniel reveals the motives behind the ritualistic murders being carried out by the cult of Asmodeus. He tells the story of the "Watchers," Fallen Angels who waged war against God for control of heaven. As Ted tries to come to grips with the fact that he may be caught in a war between heaven and hell the cult moves one step closer to completing their evil plan.

For over two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions around the world, but there has never been an adaptation as intriguing or provocative as this. Grimm Fairy Tales Volume 1 explores a much darker side of the infamous fables you heard as a child as these classic tales are retold and re-imagined with a terrifying twist you''ll simply love as an adult. Red Riding Hood is forced to confront the insatiable hunger of a terrifying beast; Cinderella seeks a shocking vengeance for the years of torture she''s endured; Hansel & Gretel realize that the problems they left behind at home are nothing compared to the horror that awaits them on their ill-advised journey; A desperate girl makes a deal with the hideous Rumpelstiltskin only to find she may lose much more than she ever imagined; Sleeping Beauty learns that narcissism can be a very gruesome trait to possess and an envious sister finds her extreme measures to capture the man of her dreams may lead to much worse than just heartbreak from the Robber Bridegroom. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales issues #1-6.

Inspired by Tales From the Crypt, Twilight Zone, and Creep Show, Zenescope goes back to its roots of horror as the publisher known for re-inventing classics delves into an entirely new bag of tricks. From Poe to Hawthorne to brand new fables, these tales of terror are sure to creep you out in a whole new way!

The Nightstalker begins in present day Philadelphia where a serial killer is leaving behind a gruesome trail of dismembered victims. Ted Banks, a young hot-shot journalist with a knack for digging up the truth, is assigned to cover the story. But his instinct tells him there''s more to these murders than what meets the eye and he''s determined to find out what exactly it is.