New Releases by Rik Hoskin

This ongoing adaptation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series from writer RIK HOSKIN and artist MARCIO ABREU reveals to readers the historic events of The Great Hunt and follows the young hero Rand al’Thor and his compatriots as they search for the Horn of Valere! In Chapter Six, Rand al’Thor faces the Amyrlin Seat in her chambers in Fal Dara as two other Aes Sedai advisors announce that he is the Dragon Reborn. Amyrlin warns him that he must learn to control his channeling, or the Power will drive him mad. Concluding the first story arc, Rand learns that he will have to face the Shadow and try to bring forth Light again in the world, uniting mankind in a last battle against the Dark One!

In this action-packed adaptation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series from writer RIK HOSKIN and artist MARCIO ABREU, readers will explore the historic events of The Great Hunt and follow the young hero Rand al’Thor and his compatriots as they search for the Horn of Valere! In Chapter Five, Rand searches the city of Fal Dara for Egwene while simultaneously fending off an invading force of monstrous Trollocs and a Myrddraal! Then, in the midst of the bloody chaos, he learns that the Horn has been stolen — and that someone from his own side let the murdering thieves through the gates!

In this exciting adaptation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, adapted by writer RIK HOSKIN and artist MARCIO ABREU, readers will explore the momentous events of The Great Hunt and follow the young hero Rand al’Thor and his compatriots as they seek out the Horn of Valere! In Chapter Four, “The Shadow in Shienar,” factions of the Aes Sedai maneuver in Fal Dara as Moiraine Sedai’s relationship with a captive Darkfriend comes under scrutiny. Who is this servant of the Dark One, and where are the three young men who escorted Moiraine into the city? Meanwhile, the Amyrlin Seat has a vision that reveals the identity of the champion of light, prompting Moiraine to finally voice her conviction that Rand al’Thor will soon stand before the world as the Dragon Reborn!

The epic tale by New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson returns with an incredible Anniversary Omnibus edition! Celebrating five years since its publication, we have collected all three volumes of this seminal tale into a massive nearly 500-page tome that tells the complete story in one beautiful edition. This masterful tale will captivate you with powerful characters in an unfathomable world that only the masterwork of Sanderson can deliver! On the planet of Taldain, the legendary Sand Masters harness arcane powers to manipulate sand in spectacular ways. But when they are slaughtered in a sinister conspiracy, the weakest of their number, Kenton, believes himself to be the only survivor. With enemies closing in on all sides, Kenton forges an unlikely partnership with Khriss - a mysterious Darksider who hides secrets of her own. Assassins are coming for them from all directions, and Kenton''s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue. The White Sand Trade Paperback Edition is now available for preorder! White Sand brings to life a crucial component of the sprawling Cosmere universe. The previously unpublished story is told by Brandon Sanderson and Rik Hoskin (Mercy Thompson), with art by Julius Gopez and colors by Ross Campbell.

In this exciting entry in Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, readers explore the history alluded to in the prologue of The Great Hunt and discover the momentous events that led the young hero Rand al’Thor and his compatriots to seek out the Horn of Valere! In Chapter #3: Rand is desperate to leave Fal Dara after learning that the Amyrlin Seat will soon be sending for him, but he finds that all the gates are barred. To protect his friends from the Amyrlin Seat, he sends them on their way to Tar Valon with harsh words to distance himself from them. But after taking shelter in the dungeon, Rand and his fellow villager Egwene hear some disturbing words from an imprisoned Darkfriend. What does Padan Fain reveal from his cell? Find out in The Wheel of Time: The Great Hunt #3 from writer RIK HOSKIN and artist MARCIO ABREU! Featuring cardstock covers on all issues!

WHAT IF ... the first moon landing had overshot and landed on the dark side of the moon? WHAT IF ... vampires had been making the moon their home for hundreds of years? WHAT IF ... that moon landing drew them back to Earth to invade? WELCOME to the Vampire Invasion. Make your choice, bloodsack--will you be predator ... or will you be cattle? From Dragon Award-winning writer Rik Hoskin, with painted artwork by Chatri Ahpornsiri.

In this exciting new comics adaptations of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, the momentous events related in the prologue of the novel The Great Hunt are brought to vivid life! Dive back into Jordan’s captivating fantasy world and discover the fascinating events that set the stage for the adventures of Rand and his compatriots as they hunt down the Horn of Valere! In chapter 1, “In the Shadows,” the Dark One gathers his sinister followers, the Darkfriends, and charges them to find the new Dragon that has been born into the world — at any cost. For unless he can separate the Dragon from the light, all of the Dark One’s meticulously crafted plans are threatened! Written by RIK HOSKIN and illustrated by MARCIO ABREU with colors by VINICIUS ANDRADE, The Wheel of Time: The Great Hunt #1 also features beautifully rendered covers by MEL RUBI and JORDAN GUNDERSON, as well as a special photo cover from Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time TV series. All covers cardstock.

A collection of short, painful medical horror

The last two entries into the Sons of Ares had Fitchner on his heels. In the first, he was driven by love and desperation to save his wife Brynn before her execution at the hands of the Board of Quality Control. He failed, but rescued his child. In the second entry, Fitchner went head to head with both of his early allies--Arturius and, in a way, Quicksilver. His wrath left Arturius dead and setback Quicksilver''s dream of expanding exploration and human habitation to other stars. In Forbidden Song, Ares may not always be in control. But he has a plan, and it''s a doozy. FORBIDDEN SONG is one part Ocean''s 11, one part Les Miserable, and sets the fuse for the Rising that Darrow will inherit.

The third and final book in the Red Rising Graphic Novel series is here! The last two entries into the Sons of Ares had Fitchner on his heels. In the first, he was driven by love and desperation to save his wife Brynn before her execution at the hands of the Board of Quality Control. Then, in book two, Fitchner went head to head with both of his early allies — Arturius and Quicksilver. His wrath left Arturius dead and set back Quicksilver’s dream of expanding exploration and human habitation to other stars. In Forbidden Song, Ares may not always be in control. But he has a plan — and it’s a doozy. FORBIDDEN SONG is one part Ocean’s 11, one part Les Miserable, and it sets the fuse for the Rising that Darrow will inherit.

Inferno! has long been a home for sensational Warhammer short fiction, and has acted as proving ground for many up-and-coming Warhammer writers, many of whom have gone on to become household names. In this collection of short stories set in the Mortal Realms and previously published in Inferno!, you''ll find thrilling tales from established novelists including C L Werner and Ben Counter, as well as newer Warhammer writers like Liane Merciel and Jaine Fenn.

After his pregnant wife is senselessly killed in a clash between the mysterious super-powered ''costumes'', ex-Navy SEAL Jon Hayes fights to discover the truth about their identity and origins. For Jon Hayes, the super-powered ''costumes'' are just part of ordinary life in New York City, until the day his pregnant wife Melanie is senselessly killed in a clash between Captain Light and The Jade Shade. But as Hayes struggles to come to terms with his loss, and questions for the first time who the costumes are and where they come from, the once sharp lines of his reality begin to blur... If Hayes wants to uncover the shocking truth about the figures behind the costumes, and get justice for his fallen family, he''ll have to step out of the background, and stop being a bystander. File Under: Superhero Fantasy [ It’s Clobberin’ Time | Hayes One | Panel Beater | No Capes ]

The world of Pierce Brown''s Red Rising expands further in the next installment of the Sons of Ares storyline. Fitchner''s quest for revenge continues as he and the other Sons of Ares seek out the Golds who have wronged his family. But actions come with repercussions and an elaborate game of cat and mouse is on. A battle of Gold versus Gold erupts further into more than acts of vengeance and becomes the seeds of a revolution.

Campfire Graphic Novels have published more than 70 titles since their introduction to North America in 2010; the line continues to grow at a steady pace, and the range of offerings is expanding. Campfire Graphic Novels feature gorgeous, sophisticated artwork and lush prodcution values. In the 15th Century, most astronomers agreed that the Earth was the centre of the universe. This idea dated back more than 1000 years, to the Greek astronomer Ptolomy, who stated that the Earth was motionless, and that all other heavenly bodies moved in complicated patterns around the Earth. This view became the accepted view of the Catholic Church, an institution so powerful that few would dare to question it. Until Copernicus, Bruno and Galileo... Learn the life stories of these three great minds, their great breakthroughs, right to their final years. This story is about science and religion. About brave individuals vs a powerful institution. But ultimately, it''s about mankind as a species learning to grow up. Like a child must one day learn that it''s not the most important thing in the world, humanity had to learn its own small place in the vast universe.

The world of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising expands further in the next installment of the Sons of Ares storyline. Fitchner’s quest for revenge continues as he and the other Sons of Ares seek out the Golds who have wronged his family. But actions come with repercussions and an elaborate game of cat and mouse is on. A battle of Gold versus Gold erupts further into more than acts of vengeance and becomes the seeds of a revolution.

In the 15th Century, most astronomers agreed that the Earth was the centre of the universe. This idea dated back more than 1000 years, to the Greek astronomer Ptolemy, who stated that the Earth was motionless, and that all other heavenly bodies moved in complicated patterns around the Earth. This view became the accepted view of the Catholic Church, an institution so powerful that few would dare to question it. Until Copernicus, Bruno and Galileo... Learn the life stories of these three great minds, their struggles against authority and their great breakthroughs, which led to the triumph of science and humanity.

Underpowered and overwhelmed, Kenton tries to hold the Sand Masters together as forces political and personal conspire against them. Now, in one final push, Kenton must tap the most dangerous depths of his own abilities to combat the enemies within his own guild, and discover the truth behind the ambush that killed his father and almost destroyed the Sand Masters for good.

The Taj Mahal in India has been called a ''teardrop on the cheek of time''. This grand monument that was raised to house the mortal remains of Mumtaz Mahal, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan''s beloved wife, today draws millions of visitors from across the globe. One of more than 85 titles Campfire has published since their introduction to North America in 2010. This is the story behind the Taj Mahal - of the incredible love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, how they met and fell in love, and how Shah Jahan was to lose her as she died while giving birth. This is also the story of how the Taj Mahal was built, and how the great Mughal emperor spent his last days imprisoned in his fort, pining for his beloved Mumtaz, as he gazed over the river for a view of the magnificent edifice, a monumental reminder of his love and loss.

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there''s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton''s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue. White Sand Volume 2 continues the New York Times bestselling series of graphic novels, bringing a crucial chapter of Brandon Sanderson''s Cosmere to life exclusively in a visual format. Praise for White Sand Vol. 1: "This book is amazing. The worldbuilding is dense and deep." - Kirkus Reviews "Essential to Cosmere completists, and it''s a beautiful addition to anyones bookshelf." - Geekritique "Traditional fantasy comes to life in this intriguing blend of action, suspense, and mystery." - Graphic Policy

In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one''s caste. The Golds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how a forbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to the formation of the formidable Sons of Ares! --Publisher.

In the distant future, the human body is a temporary and interchangeable commodity - if you can pay. For the interstellar elite, bodies are swapped out and reused without a second thought. You never grow old; you never die. However, some bodies are more temporary than others ... Takeshi Kovacs was once a member of the Envoy Corps, stormtroopers for the Interstellar Earth Protectorate, ultra-lethal adepts in switching bodies across the stars. While he served, he was known by a variety of names--Mamba Lev, One Hand Rending, the Icepick--all testament to his capacity for rapid response and extreme violence in whatever flesh he wore. Now he''s out of the service and trying to live a different life. But the Protectorate hasn''t changed its spots, no matter what world Kovacs drifts to, and with that old combat rage still burning deep inside him, will he ever really be able to walk away? Created by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon was previously adapted as a Netflix television series. This original graphic novel, written by Rik Hoskin (Brandon Sanderson''s White Sand/Pierce Brown''s Red Rising, expands upon the Altered Carbon universe.

In the distant future, the human body is a temporary and interchangeable commodity - if you can pay. For the interstellar elite, bodies are swapped out and reused without a second thought. You never grow old; you never die. However, some bodies are more temporary than others ... Takeshi Kovacs was once a member of the Envoy Corps, stormtroopers for the Interstellar Earth Protectorate, ultra-lethal adepts in switching bodies across the stars. While he served, he was known by a variety of names--Mamba Lev, One Hand Rending, the Icepick--all testament to his capacity for rapid response and extreme violence in whatever flesh he wore. Now he''s out of the service and trying to live a different life. But the Protectorate hasn’t changed its spots, no matter what world Kovacs drifts to, and with that old combat rage still burning deep inside him, will he ever really be able to walk away? Created by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon was previously adapted as a Netflix television series. This original graphic novel, written by Rik Hoskin (Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand/Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, expands upon the Altered Carbon universe.

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there''s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton''s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue. White Sand Volume 2 continues the New York Times bestselling series of graphic novels, bringing a crucial chapter of Brandon Sanderson''s Cosmere to life exclusively in a visual format. Praise for White Sand Vol. 1: "This book is amazing. The worldbuilding is dense and deep." - Kirkus Reviews "Essential to Cosmere completists, and it''s a beautiful addition to anyones bookshelf." - Geekritique "Traditional fantasy comes to life in this intriguing blend of action, suspense, and mystery." - Graphic Policy

V. 1. In the future, when mankind has spread across thestars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one''s caste. TheGolds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how aforbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to theformation of the formidable Sons of Ares! --Publisher.

From the world of the best-selling YA series Red Rising comes a story of love and loss and rage! In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one’s caste. The Golds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how a forbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to the formation of the formidable Sons of Ares! Written by author Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Trilogy) and Rik Hoskin (Heroes of Skyrealm, Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand), with art by Eli Powell (Yakuza Demon Killers, The 13th Artifact), comes the in-continuity story of revolution and Red Rising!

Following the loss of most of his colleagues in a violent ambush, Kenton has become Lord Mastrell of the few remaining Sand Masters, magicians who can manipulate sand to do their bidding. With the ruling council poised against him, the hot-headed Kenton must become a diplomat to have any hope of preventing the eradication of his people forever. However, there’s another complication: assassins are coming for him from all directions, and Kenton’s only true ally is Khriss, a visitor from the other side of the planet who has an agenda of her own to pursue. White Sand Volume 2 continues the New York Times bestselling series of graphic novels, bringing a crucial chapter of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere to life exclusively in a visual format.

Fitchner''s dramatic rescue attempt and the birth of the Sons of Ares reach their dramatic conclusions, but they are just the seeds of a revolution that will change the Galaxy forever and lead to the events of Pierce Brown''s epic Red Rising saga

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising continues with Sons of Ares! Fitchner’s quest to rescue Bryn and Sevro comes close to its dramatic ending, as he is forced to go up against the one person he used to consider a friend in the ultimate game of life and death.

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising continues with Sons of Ares! The mystery that is Fitchner au Barca continues to unfold when he is forced to take action to protect those he loves. The weight of his mission is revealed and Fitchner’s past unfolds as he faces the consequences of his actions!

Amidst the Sons’ daring operation, Fitchner recalls the assignment where he learned about true strength and honor from the Reds his Gold contemporaries looked down upon. Haunted by the things he experienced at The Institute, his life takes a turn as he meets the woman who would forever change his life…and, therefore, society as a whole!