New Releases by Rick Veitch

EINE REISE DURCH DEN SUMPF DER ZEIT Die großartige, anspruchsvolle Saga von Swamp Thing revolutionierte den Comic im Allgemeinen und den Monster-Horror im Besonderen. Auch in diesem Band mit Storys aus den späten 1980ern geht es auf hohem Niveau weiter, denn Swamp Thing und seine menschliche große Liebe Abby erwarten Nachwuchs – mit ungeahnten Folgen für das Wesen aus dem Sumpf ... Außerdem sorgt eine Alien-Invasion für weiteres Chaos: Swamp Thing landet im Zeitstrom und reist in die Zeit des Zweiten Weltkriegs, in den Wilden Westen und ins Mittelalter nach Camelot. Zudem trifft der Champion der grünen Sphäre auf Superman. Das fantastische Sequel zu Alan Moores Horror-Meisterwerk: der zweite, abschließende Deluxe-Sammelband der legendären Swamp Thing-Saga von Autor Rick Veitch (Supreme, The Spotted Stone). Als Zeichner waren u. a. Tom Yeates (Prinz Eisenherz), Tom Mandrake (Batman), Alfredo Alcala (Conan) beteiligt. Revolutionärer Comic-Horror, der das Medium und das Genre über seine Grenzen gepusht hat. ENTHÄLT: SWAMP THING ANNUAL 3, SWAMP THING 77–87

Universalmente riconosciuto come uno dei più grandi scrittori di fumetti di tutti i tempi, Alan Moore ha avuto un impatto enorme sul mondo dei comics, e generazioni di autori sono state influenzate dal suo lavoro. Dalla sua penna sono nati capolavori come Watchmen, V per Vendetta, Swamp Thing, Tom Strong, Top 10 e Promethea. Questo volume raccoglie le storie scritte dal Bardo di Northampton sui più grandi supereroi del mondo: Superman, Batman, Lanterna Verde e tutti gli altri eroi DC come non erano mai stati scritti prima! [VOLUME UNICO CONTIENE: SUPERMAN ANNUAL (1960) 11, DETECTIVE COMICS (1937) 549-550, GREEN LANTERN (1960) 188, VIGILANTE (1983) 17-18, OMEGA MEN (1983) 26-27, DC COMICS PRESENTS (1978) 85, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL (1984) 2, SECRET ORIGINS (1986) 10, GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL (1985) 3, BATMAN ANNUAL (1961) 11, SUPERMAN (1939) 423, ACTION COMICS (1938) 583, WILDSTORM SPOTLIGHT (1997) 1, VOODOO (1997) 1-4, DEATHBLOW: BYBLOWS (1999) 1-3, WILDC.A.T.S (1992) 50.]

Following Alan Moore’s legendary run, Rick Veitch was hand-picked by Moore to continue the saga. Experience the run as it was meant to be read with the interweaving narrative between Swamp Thing and Hellblazer restored. Collects Swamp Thing (vol. 2) #65-73, Swamp Thing Annual #3, John Constantine, Hellblazer #4-5, and a story from Secret Origins #23.

DAS SWAMP THING-EPOS VON AUSNAHME – KÜNSTLER RICK VEITCH Nach der bahnbrechenden Swamp Thing -Saga von Autor Alan Moore übernahm 1987 Künstler Rick Veitch, der da vor schon als Zeichner für die Serie tätig war, nun auch die Aufgabe des Autors. Veitch sorgte dafür, dass Swamp Thing einer der innovativsten Titel der damaligen Ära blieb. In Veitchs ersten Sologeschichten wird das Sumpfding trotz seiner Erfahrungen vom Parlament der Bäume verschmäht – und will nur noch mit seiner großen Liebe Abby zusammen sein. Doch die Frage um Nachfolge und Nachwuchs sowie die Manipulationen des mittlerweile legendären John Constantine bedrohen alles Glück im Sumpf, und das Gleichgewicht der Erde selbst ... Der erste von zwei Deluxe-Sammelbänden mit der kühnen, faszinierenden Swamp Thing-Saga von Rick Veitch (Supreme, The Spotted Stone) und Alfredo Alcala (Batman, Star Wars) – die Fortsetzung von Alan Moores visionärem Horror-Klassik er in deutscher Erstveröffentlichung! Zum ersten Mal auf Deutsch! Die direkte Fortsetzung des Swamp Thing-Meisterwerks von Alan Moore! ENTHÄLT: SWAMP THING 65-76

In this third absolute collection of the bestselling original series WITCHBLADE, NYC Detective Sara Pezzini is back from her foray into the Underworld. As she emerges with FULL power over the Witchblade and makes her final attempt to banish the creatures back to the underworld from whence they came, she is also given a clue as to the true nature of the Witchblade. Collects WITCHBLADE #37-57, DESTINY’S CHILD #1-3, and WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH #1

Young True-Man is a higher dimensional entity enthralled by a cheap disposable fantasy, grappling with otherworldly origins with a plan to save the world. With the President making demands and a girlfriend closing in on his secret identity, life for our young super being is about to get really complicated. Rick Veitch brings Volume Two of The King Hell Heroica to a thunderous conclusion in this fourth incredible installment of the Boy Maximortal saga! Also included in this issue are both long out-of-print Super Specials, which launch Book Five of the King Hell Heroica!

The Usual Gang of Deviants brings you their second edition to their graphic novel with Last Comic Book on the Left: Vol 2 RISE FROM YOUR GRAVES! Do you giggle in the face of ceaseless horror? Are you prepared to pry open history''s arcanum where the absurd and terrifying collide? Then welcome back, fearless hellions, for round two of THE LAST COMIC BOOK ON THE LEFT! SEE: Project Monarch hypnotize the masses for our lizard overlords! MARVEL: At a scribbling android! GET AROUSED (AGAIN): By a very sexy Mothman! This new volume of The Last Comic Book on The Left mixes cutting comedy and subversive horror, curated by the sick minds behind The Last Podcast on the Left and created by the equally sick (and sickeningly talented) comic writers, artists, and non-reptilian aliens in this dimension. The fatally funny and grotesque tales within The Last Comic Book on The Left will change your life...maybe even for the better . DISCLAIMER: The Last Comic Book on The Left has not been funded by an underground Satanic cult. We promise: the infernal old management is gone. Hail the new management and the advent of the purple moon born child. Full Creator List: Editors: Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, Courtney Menard and Josh Frankel Associate Editor: Jasminne Saravia Designer: Courtney Menard Creators: Tyler Boss James Tynion IV Tom Neely Ian McGinty Eliot Rahal Bob Fingerman Lonnie Nadler Rick Veitch Brandon Montclare Logan Faerber Butch Mapa Masa Minoura

Tired of the same-old mindless superhero slugfests? Young True-Man is a higher dimensional entity enthralled by a cheap disposable fantasy, grappling with otherworldly origins while hoping to save the world. With the government hunting it down and a girlfriend obsessed with its secret identity, life for our young super being is anything but simple. Rick Veitch continues his Eisner nominated superhero deconstruction in this third incredible installment of the Boy Maximortal saga!

RISE FROM YOUR GRAVES Not a joke, not a gag like a necromancer The Last Podcast on The Left is reviving the tradition of the humor comic magazine except this time as a series of graphic novels. Inside you will see stories edited and curated by your Last Podcast Hosts made to entrance the eyes and titillate the senses SEE: Detective Popcorn solve the meaning of LIFE! WITNESS: The descendent of Albert Fish! GET AROUSED BY: Very Sexy Mothman! A mix of Comedy and Horror created by some of the best comic writers ,artists, warlocks in this dimension. Once read The Last Comic on The Left will change your life maybe for the better. DISCLAIMER: The Last Comic on The Left has not been funded by an underground satanic cult. All Cryptid portrayals have come with the explicit permission of The Mothman, Sasquatch and Jersey Devil estates. By buying, reading or even looking at this book you are consigning your soul, spirit or any eternal animating entity to the creators of this book which again is not funded by a satanic cult .

RISE FROM YOUR GRAVES Not a joke, not a gag like a necromancer The Last Podcast on The Left is reviving the tradition of the humor comic magazine except this time as a series of graphic novels. Inside you will see stories edited and curated by your Last Podcast Hosts made to entrance the eyes and titillate the senses SEE: Detective Popcorn solve the meaning of LIFE! WITNESS: The descendent of Albert Fish! GET AROUSED BY: Very Sexy Mothman! A mix of Comedy and Horror created by some of the best comic writers ,artists, warlocks in this dimension. Once read The Last Comic on The Left will change your life maybe for the better. DISCLAIMER: The Last Comic on The Left has not been funded by an underground satanic cult. All Cryptid portrayals have come with the explicit permission of The Mothman, Sasquatch and Jersey Devil estates. By buying, reading or even looking at this book you are consigning your soul, spirit or any eternal animating entity to the creators of this book which again is not funded by a satanic cult .

The startling saga of young True-Man accelerates faster than a speeding bullet. What happens when the most powerful creature on Earth reaches puberty? What secret truth running through history has led to his manifestation? If the military catches him can he be contained? Rick Veitch continues his Eisner nominated superhero deconstruction in this highly anticipated new installment of the King Hell Heroica series.

The classic revisionist superhero saga that predates Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns and presented a shocking worldview that almost predicted today''s political climate! Rick Veitch''s ground-breaking series has been called the last word on superheroes. It is a world-spanning, continent-crushing, over-the-top adventure story that brings the United States and Russia to the brink of annihilation... from both nuclear warheads and crazed superheroes-run-amok! Completely remastered with new scans and updated color--all overseen by Veitch himself.

Visionary cartoonist Rick Veitch follows the golden thread of alchemy through the eye of the needle in "The Art Of Mercurius". Triangulating dreams, mediations and history itself, Veitch finds meaning in an ancient arcane philosophy. This groundbreaking series of dream comics was nominated for two Eisner Awards.

The classic saga that saw Aquaman exiled from his own kingdom now gets a new edition in AQUAMAN: THE WATERBEARER. In the aftermath of the Obsidian Age-when the King of the Seven Seas was forced to re-sink Atlantis in order to save it-Aquaman is now hated by his former subjects and exiled from the life-giving ocean he once called home. But in a mysterious freshwater lake, home to the legendary Lady of the Lake, he finds refuge as he is granted amazing new powers and a brand-new mission in life, along with an unfathomable new enemy thirsting for Aquaman’s newfound abilities! Experience Aquaman as you’ve never seen him before from writer Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING, QUESTION), artists Yvel Guichet (STORMWATCH), Mark Propst (LOBO) and others. Collects AQUAMAN #1-6, AQUAMAN SECRET FILES 2003 and a story from JLA/JSA SECRET FILES & ORIGINS #1.

Comics visionary Rick Veitch marries the larcenous history of the comics business to the outrageous themes and characters of his infamous Brat pack universe, creating one of the most startling and uncompromising visions of the superhero archetype ever put to paper.

“THE SECRET ORIGIN OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE UNIVERSE.” Herupa and Nadia relate the history of the Guardians and the Zamorans to those who were selected to make up the New Guardians. “SHINE YOU CRAZY DIAMOND!” The Floronic man tells Killer Croc a story before he escapes from Arkham!

In a connected world of disconnected people, she thought she had it all at her fingertips. But a mysterious Spotted Stone opened a dimensional doorway, transporting her to a strange land and a new life unfettered by technology. Will she find fulfillment before the Stone returns? Rick Veitch''s haunting story, told in a wordless visual narrative, is a feast for the eyes and soul.

Aquaman gets a new look and costume! The predatory Rodunn, Captain of the Royal Guard, ventures onto land in his quest to destroy Aquaman, his former king. But the king has a powerful lesson to teach his traitorous captain!

Battered and left to perish on an exposed reef, Aquaman discovers, to his horror, that all the denizens of the deep are instructed to attack him without mercy. But though his beloved ocean is off-limits, a mysterious freshwater lake may give him more than just sanctuary.

Aquaman and Tempest reunite for the first time since the former Sea King''s trial. Tempest wants to show his magic power to his adoptive father and hatches a plan to sneak Aquaman into Atlantis...by turning them both into fish!

Featuring special JLA guest Martian Manhunter! With the ignorant government of Atlantis after his head, Aquaman must make a new life for himself. Can Martian Manhunter help an old friend find his true path?

Aquaman rushes towards a climactic battle with his deadliest enemy, The Thirst, at the mythical Fountainhead-the source of the four rivers that bring all spiritual energy into our world. But even with Black Manta at his side, nothing can stop Aquaman from meeting an unexpected fate that will leave him reeling!

JLA cameos at beginning and end of story. In ''Bridge Over Troubled Waters,'' the conflict between Aquaman and The Thirst reaches its climax! The action-soaked first year of AQUAMAN concludes with a final battle that will leave Aquaman changed forever and have a dramatic effect on the city of Atlantis.

The Teknophage, a 65 million year old reptile, holds the keys to the universe. An immensely powerful being, Henry Phage has spent his lifetime as a conqueror, using his immense psychic powers and his ability to manipulate wormholes in order to take over planets across galaxies and feed upon the suffering of the denizens within, effectively making himself a god. From The Phage Building, located on the planet Kahlighoul, The Teknophage plots and plans the expansion of his intergalactic empire. However, when he turns his sights towards Kahlighoul''s sister planet, Earth, the Teknophage encounters a source of resistance that he did not expect.