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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

For almost thirty years, Judge Dredd has dominated the British comic scene. Now you can re-discover the roots of this legendary character in this vast and Thrill-packed series of graphic novels collecting together all of Dredd's adventures in chronological order, complete and uncut.

After he watched his family murdered by the Mob, ex-Marine Frank Castle vowed to use his skills to eliminate all criminals from the face of the Earth as the one-man army known only as the Punisher. Now, the deadly vigilante attempts to cleanse the entire world of thugs, travelling from the jungles of South America to the war-torn streets of Northern Ireland. Collecting: PUNISHER (2001) 1-7 and 13-18

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!

In Mega-City One, the Judges are the law – acting as judge, jury, and executioner. But how do the citizens really feel about a system where they are powerless? America Jara and Bennett Beeny grow up as best friends, living a fairly trouble-free life in a dangerous city… bar the odd, negative encounter with a Judge. Time draws them apart, and when they are brought back together, Beeny is a successful singer and America has become involved with a terrorist organisation known as Total War, which has the Justice Department in its sights! This dark and complex tale, considered to be one of the best stories to ever come out of the Judge Dredd universe, has been contextualised with contemporarily thematic stories with re-coloured art by Watchman’s John Higgins

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 5 & 6 of this acclaimed series in one volume.An evil so profound it threatens all mankind! The mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all! A secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable! But have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico, and every other superhero on Earth team up for an annual event like no other - and where the superheroes go, can a certain "five complications and a dog" be far behind? But as the fun and games begin, it seems our heroes have set their sights on bigger game than usual. You can only maim and murder so many superheroes before someone decides to do something about it, and in The Boys' case that means Payback - a superteam of unimaginable power, second only to the mighty Seven. Pulping teenage supes is one thing, but how will our heroes fare against Soldier Boy, Mind-Droid, Swatto, the Crimson Countess, and the Nazi juggernaut known as Stormfront? Blood flies and bones shatter, as Butcher and company meet fire with fire.

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.

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.

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