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Frank Castle, the one-man army known as the Punisher, is back! But not everyone is happy about Frank's return. Two unlucky cops have him, while the ruthless mobster Ma Gnucci and her gang will stop at nothing to see him dead! The Punisher must also contend with a colourful crew of nosy neighbours and the arrival of three copycats - the Holy, Elite and Mr. Payback - who want him to join their crime-cleansing force. Welcome back, Frank! Collecting: Punisher (2000) 1-12

Beginning with the War in the Sun story, Texan preacher Jesse Custer goes to Monument Valley, where he plans his showdown with God. But Starr and the Saint of Killers have other plans for Jesse s future. Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Jesse becomes completely disillusioned with the beliefs that he had dedicated his entire life to. Now possessing the power of the Word, an ability to make people obey whatever he utters, Custer sets off on a dark journey. He loses faith in both humanity and God as he witnesses atrocities and improbable calamities during his travels. Jesse is joined by his gun-toting girlfriend, Tulip, and the hard-drinking Irish vampire, Cassidy, on the rowdy adventures that culminate in the High Noon to end all High Noons. Included in this omnibus are specials featuring the origins of Arseface, the dastardly adventures of Jody and T.C. the animal-loving henchmen employed by Jesse Custer s grandma Jesse and Tulip s early days of love, and much, much more. The powerhouse creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon does not disappoint as they take readers on a violent and riotous journey in this award-winning series! Collects Preacher #34-66, Preacher Special: The Story of You-Know-Who, Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys, Preacher Special: One Man s War, Preacher: Tall in the Saddle, Absolute Preacher Vol. 2, and Absolute Preacher Vol. 3.

This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone's got to make sure the "supes" don't get out of line. And someone will! Billy Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman, and The Female are The Boys: A CIA-backed team of very dangerous people, each one dedicated to the struggle against the most dangerous force on Earth - superpower! Some superheroes have to be watched. Some have to be controlled. And some of them - sometimes - need to be taken out of the picture. That's when you call in The Boys! Contains: The Boys Vol. 1: The Name of the Game & The Boys Volume 2: Get Some

Includes both volumes 7 & 8 of this acclaimed series in one volume.So where are the real superheroes? The warriors for truth and justice, the defenders of the American way, the heroes who fight to make things right and ask for nothing in return? Hughie finds out when he meets the teenage adventurers known as SUPERDUPER... but unknown to the little Scotsman, Butcher has finally learned his secret. A dire scheme is set in motion, and at the vast superhero evangelist festival of BELIEVE, Hughie's relationship with Annie January - aka Starlight of the Seven - reaches its terrible conclusion. A special story featuring everyone's favorite pint-sized Scotsman, Hughie. Mind reeling from cataclysmic events in New York, Wee Hughie heads home to Auchterladle - the semi-idyllic Scottish seaside town where he grew up. All Hughie wants is some time to himself, to return to the bosom of family and friends, and get his head together after two years of unimaginable chaos. But our hero's luck has always been more cloud than silver lining, and the familiar surroundings he craves are not all they might be. Old pals are warped beyond recognition, strangers in town are up to no good, and a figure from Hughie's recent past has come back to resolve some unfinished business. You can go home again - but whether or not you should is another matter entirely.

Includes both volumes 9 & 10 of this acclaimed series in one volume.All the pieces are falling into place, for the Boys as well as their most mortal enemies. The long-dreaded superhuman conflict is on its way. But first there are secrets still to be uncovered: like the story of the team's first encounter with supergroup The Seven, and the shockwaves from that disastrous meeting that still reverberate today. Hughie, meanwhile, discovers his comrades' hidden history, as their original leader Colonel Greg Mallory takes him through sixty years of the filthiest black operations imaginable. And finally, with good and bad guys teetering on the brink, a shadowy force sets events in motion that will push even Butcher over the edge. The Boys, Vol. 9: The Big Ride collects issues 48-59 of the New York Times Best-Selling series by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Russ Braun and John McCrea, and features all of the covers by Robertson!He could have been a very different man. Billy Butcher, leader of The Boys, once had a chance at another life entirely - when the love of a good woman pulled him aside from his dreadful path of violence and despair. This is the story of Billy and Becky, told by the man himself: from the backstreets of London's East End to the carnage of the Falklands War, from the heights of love to the depths of tragedy. And when he's done, he'll be ready ... to finish things once and for all. The Boys, Vol. 10: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker collects issues 1-6 of the hit mini-series, The Boys: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, and features all of the covers by Darick Robertson!

The smash-hit horror anthology based on the hit Shudder TV series is back and CREEPIER than ever!   The Creep challenges comics’ biggest names to shock readers like never before! And with a ghoulish roster including Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys), Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman), Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin), Zoe Thorogood (It’s Lonely At the Centre of the Earth), and Nick Dragotta (East of West), readers may die of FRIGHT before finishing this volume! DON’T SAY WE DIDN’T WARN YOU. Collects CREEPSHOW VOL. 2 #1-5

The Marvel Zombies phenomenon rages on, in this anthology collection stunningly rendered in black and white - and blood red!Daredevil, Spider-Man, Moon Knight, Blade, the Punisher and many more are beset by ever-growing zombie hordes! A mad Reed Richards works in desperation. A lone warrior stands tall against a galaxy of undead. And the unstoppable X-Force faces its greatest foe yet! From New York City to a mystical forest full of gods and monsters to the now truly Savage Land, the plague has clawed its way everywhere — but in a brutal, bloodstained world, can hope survive? Or will creeping, gnawing, shambling horror win out at last? Find out as your favorite (and soon-to-be favorite!) creators tell the most haunting tales their minds can muster!COLLECTING: Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood (2023) 1-4

Frank Castle is a one-man army locked, loaded and ready to take down anyone in his way.The Punisher makes his return by eliminating the ruthless Ma Gnucci’s crime family — pursued by the NYPD’s two-detective Punisher Task Force, crazed contract killer the Russian and super hero Daredevil…and emulated by three copycat killers who want to join forces with him. The over-the-top action builds toward a showdown in the apartment building Frank shares with his colorful fellow residents. Castle must survive to finish his vendetta, making sure his neighbors aren’t caught in the crossfire while evil is punished. With this series, writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon — together with inker Jimmy Palmiotti and iconic cover artist Tim Bradstreet — gave the Punisher a redefining fresh start that once more made him a force to be reckoned with!COLLECTING: Punisher (2000) #1-12.

Writer Garth Ennis's violent, scabrous journey across America's religiouslandscape continues in this fourth volume. During some down time, Jesse Custerfaces an enemy from the past who seeks vengeance for his father's death. Alsoincludes a story spotlighting the Saint of Killers and a standalone talestarring Cassidy, the vampire. Collects Preacher #34-40, Preacher Special: One Man's War,Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys, and Preacher Special: TheStory of You-Know-Who.

Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan Preacher JesseCuster becomes completely disillusioned with the beliefs that he had dedicatedhis entire life to. Now possessing the power of "the word," an ability to makepeople do whatever he utters, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey acrossthe country. Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend, Tulip, and the hard-drinkingIrish vampire, Cassidy, the Preacher loses faith in both man and God as hewitnesses dark atrocities and improbable calamities during his exploration ofAmerica.

In the continuing saga of the bizarre adventures of faithless Texaspreacher, Jesse Custer, Jesse, along with his girlfriend Tulip, and their friendCassidy, the Irish vampire, head west to a party of Babylonian proportions.Then, Jesse heads for France to rescue Cassidy from the clutches of religiousfanatics. His search leads him into a no-holds-barred battle against the forcesof the mysterious organization known as The Grail. Also told here is the storyof how Cassidy became a vampire in the first place.

John Constatine celebrates his fortieth birthday alongside his friends andloved ones, including Swamp Thing and Zatanna, and the love of his life, Kit.However, things never burn bright too long for John Constantine, and he soonsfinds himself at his lowest point ever. Drunk and homeless, John must pullhimself together if he is going to survive against the King of the Vampires, whocomes looking for his blood.Collects Hellblazer #62-71, Hellblazer Special #1, andVertigo Jam #1.

In the continuing saga of the bizarre adventures of faithless Texas preacherJesse Custer, Jesse, along with his girlfriend Tulip and their friend Cassidy,the Irish vampire, head down South in hopes of recovering from their encounterwith the forces of the Grail. But during their planned down time Jesse must faceoff against an enraged Arseface, who seeks to avenge his father's death, whileTulip deals with Cassidy's startling declaration of love for her. Also includesa special story spotlighting the Saint of Killers and the story of Cassidy'sfirst and only encounter with his fellow vampires.

Jesse Custer's dark journey to find God continues as he becomes the sheriffof a troubled Texas town. Then, Custer decides it's high time to renew his questto find God and hold Him accountable for his actions. Collecting Preacher #41-54.

In this final Preacher volume, Jesse Custer makes amends with hisgirlfriend, Tulip, then seeks revenge against his former friend and compatriotCassidy for the things the Irish vampire did to her when they both believedJesse to be dead. As the Preacher's crusade draws to an end, all of the playersconverge at the Alamo for a final show-down. With the love of his life, Tulip,by his side, Jesse makes his last stand against all of his enemies. But as thedust settles in the Texas desert, you won't believe how this epic battle of goodversus evil will end.

Acclaimed graphic novelist Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) explores the highs and lows of love! Thrill-seeking Valerie's been getting dirty phone calls, but when she goes to take revenge on the pervert responsible, she meets Myles, the man of her dreams. Of course, Myles is a gentlemanly hitman who just executed said pervert, and while that's a turn-on for Valerie, she unwittingly becomes a target for several unsavory types... including the gangster Mister Monsta. Meanwhile, Valerie's sister has her hands full with her boyfriend Marv, whose kinky fixations have just become painfully apparent. Meanwhile, Marv's friends launch a dubious scheme to get rich... leading the gang on a collision course with Myles' employer. Love blossoms while bullets fly, in a wildly irreverent romantic farce that only Garth Ennis could tell!

Enjoy more tales of battle set during the Second World War by writer Garth Ennis and artists Russ Braun, P.J. Holden, and Carlos Ezquerra, including:"Happy Valley": Young Australian Ken Harding arrives at his first operational squadron, keen to play his part in the aerial attack on Germany as the commander of a bomber crew. Losses have been high and life expectancy is low, but Ken remains undaunted - until he meets his crew, a foulmouthed, battle-hardened bunch with no time for new boys who can't stand the pace. Together, they must take the war to the enemy over the most heavily-defended region of the Third Reich - the industrial heartland of the Ruhr, known to the men who face the flak and night-fighters as Happy Valley."The Firefly & His Majesty": The Tankies' Sergeant Stiles returns, recently promoted and angrier than ever! He's got a new crew and a new tank - a Sherman Firefly with a high-velocity gun capable of taking out even the fearsome German Tiger. Too bad the enemy have a new tank of their own - the mighty King Tiger, with twice the armor and firepower of the original!"Motherland": Lieutenant Anna Kharkova is posted to single-seat fighter aircraft and sent straight into action. Hardened and embittered by the loss of her comrades, Anna is only too keen to get her teeth into the enemy - but with Russian and German armies about to collide in the titanic battle of Kursk, her first flight with her new squadron may well be her last!Review:"For those looking for a war comic fix, you certainly cannot go wrong with Ennis' series." - Comic Book Resources

One year after the catastrophic events that ended Red Team, the NYPD's elite anti-narcotics unit, the surviving Detectives Eddie Mellinger and Trudy Giroux are in the doldrums. Considered a political liability, the two are kept busy on small-time cases by their suspicious NYPD commanders, but a chance encounter with an out-of-his-depth rich kid in the ghetto gives them a chance to get back in the game. The trouble is, it means going far beyond the law... which is what almost got them killed last time around!Reviews:"Craig Cermak has me on a search for anything he has illustrated. (His) work is gorgeous realism." - Comic Crusaders"Well told via dialogue and cop drama elements... You'll be rooting for the protagonists." - AiPT!

Two riveting tales of war, as only bestselling graphic novelist Garth Ennis can deliver! In "The Green Fields Beyond," veteran Sergeant Stiles leads the Tankies on the killing fields of Korea during the Chinese spring offensive of 1951. It's British steel against massed Communist hordes, as our heroes are cut off and outnumbered ten to one! In "The Fall and Rise of Anna Kharkova," the USSR's pilot heroine flies straight into trouble as her aircraft is shot down behind German lines. Anna faces her worst nightmare as a prisoner of the Nazis, and events are set in motion that will see her made an outcast among her own people.Reviews:"No one in comics does World War II better than Garth Ennis!" — Comics Waiting Room"A gripping and powerful read that’s very well-researched and richly-written with the creative teams bringing history to life on the page. If you want to read great war comics, Garth Ennis is your man and Battlefields is among his best! – Comic Ally"You will be entertained but also captivated from some of its highbrow concepts. – Unleash the Fanboy"(A) brilliant exercise of veteran writing by Ennis. Every character has a purpose and they feel real, right down to their accents." - iFanBoy