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The comic that inspired the hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, The Old Guard is the story of old soldiers who never die...and yet cannot seem to fade away.“An action blockbuster with historical tragedy in its bones.” —The AV Club“Something refreshing and new.” —IGNOld soldiers never die...and some of them don't even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find-and afford-their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death.Hitting shelves in time for the release of The Old Guard 2 on Netflix! This hardcover collects the first two stories of Andy, Nile, Nicky, Joe, and Booker -- warriors who have, literally, stood the test of time. With never-before published extras, this collection is as immortal as Andromache of Scythia!Collects THE OLD GUARD #1-5 & THE OLD GUARD: FORCE MULTIPLIED #1-5.

Villains unite as a misfit team plans the heist of the century robbing the Justice League s outer-space headquarters in a new series from the Wonder Woman and Black Magick team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott! Get ready for twists and turns galore as frequent collaborators, Eisner Award-winners, and bona fide comic book superstars Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott re-team for a slick, stylish, and villain-forward heist adventure set firmly in DC s top-selling All In era, starring fan-favorite DC villains! Cheetah and Cheshire have an ambitious target: robbing the Justice League s Watchtower headquarters, with a particularly lucrative and powerful item in mind. All that stands between them and pulling off the most daring heist in history are a few tiny complications, like the most sophisticated orbital platform ever constructed, its AI-driven security system, and one other thing the smartest and most powerful heroes in the DC Universe. Of course, they ll need to assemble the right crew to pull this off Can this team of misfits and oddballs not only do the impossible but get away with it? This volume collects Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League #1 6 and includes the entire series (the story is complete in one volume).

Fear is universal and Flinch proves it in 16 unforgettable chapters. This acclaimed Vertigo anthology delivers a chilling mix of psychological horror, supernatural dread, and dark satire. Each story dares you to turn the page but you might wish you hadn t. Flinch: The Complete Collection gathers all 16 issues of the Eisner-nominated horror anthology series originally published from 1999 to 2001. Featuring a rotating cast of top-tier writers and artists including Brian Azzarello, Joe R. Lansdale, Jim Lee, Frank Quitely, and Bill Willingham Flinch explores the many faces of fear through standalone stories that range from the eerie to the grotesque. With its bold storytelling and haunting visuals, this collection is a must-have for fans of mature, thought-provoking horror.

It all culminates here, as Lazarus battles Lazarus and Forever ends the war.Forever Carlyle is a Lazarus, genetically engineered to be an unkillable weapon wielded by the Carlyle Family. Controlled by the mechanisms of her father, Malcolm Carlyle, she has inched ever closer to the truth not only of herself, but of the world the Families have made—a world where very few hold dominion over everything and everyone. In the unending hunger for more, the Families have waged war the last several years. Amidst this carnage, Forever has discovered truths not just about herself but about her 14 year-old “sister,” Eight, the clone being groomed to eventually replace her. Now, in alliance with her sister Johanna, the acting Head of the Carlyle Family, Forever has a plan. If it works, the war will end, Carlyle will triumph, and most importantly, Forever and Eight will obtain what they have been denied—they will move from slavery to freedom. But every family has its secrets, and every secret has its cost. Her father has a plan, too, one that involves his eternal rival, Jakob Hock. Truth, like freedom, will be paid for in blood…. This fourth deluxe hardcover collects Lazarus #27 and #28, and for the first time, the complete seven-issue run of Lazarus: Risen, along with extras.

Before they banded together to battle the evil First Order, Rey, Poe, and Finn led very different lives. These are their stories . . . before the awakening. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Episode VII: The Force Awakens with this first-ever paperback edition of the New York Times best seller!A shadow has been cast across the galaxy. Where once there were hope and peace, now there are fear and the looming clouds of war. The First Order is rising, its power growing, and the new Republic may well be powerless to stop it.Three individuals will find themselves drawn into the heart of this conflict: FN-2187 is a stormtrooper trained by the First Order and plagued by doubt. On Jakku, a young woman who calls herself Rey struggles to live in an isolation necessary for her own survival. And among the stars, Poe Dameron strives to serve a Republic he has always believed in as sinister powers threaten to break his resolve.These are their stories in the days, weeks, and months before The Force Awakens.

COMING TO NETFLIX ON JULY 10, 2020AND STARRING ACADEMY AWARD WINNING ACTOR CHARLIZE THERON AND CHIWETELEJIOFOR!“An action blockbuster withhistorical tragedy in its bones.” -The AVClub“Something refreshing andnew.”-IGNOld soldiersnever die...and some of them don't even fade away. Cursed with immortality,Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who canfind-and afford-their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is adifficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that thereare many fates far worse than death.Collects the first story arcin the critically acclaimed series by GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNANDEZ, THE OLDGUARD #1-5.

Sixty-seven hundred year old Andromache“Andy” the Scythian, Nicolo “Nicky” of Genoa, Yufus“Joe” al-Kaysani, and newbie immortal Nile Freeman return to thegood fight in the acclaimed miniseries by New York Times bestsellingcreators GREG RUCKA & LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ...now a major motionpicture!When you've waged war as long asAndy and her squad, you've gotten your hands more than bloody. Now, the day hascome to confront the sins of the past. But as Nile struggles to make peace withthe team, the last person Andy expected to ever see again returns to challengenot only what Andy believes in, but what the team is willing to fightfor.Collects THE OLD GUARD: FORCE MULTIPLIED#1-5

A STAR-STUDDED ANTHOLOGYEVENT!The bestselling, critically acclaimedTHE OLD GUARD, now a hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, returnswith NEW stories by writers GREG RUCKA, LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ,and an all-star lineup of guest creators, expanding the world of the immortalwarriors in shocking ways! Meet the immortals' families, witnessnever-before-seen adventures, and discover the first appearance of a major newcharacter!Featuring writers BRIAN MICHAELBENDIS, KELLY SUE DeCONNICK, MATT FRACTION, VITA AYALA,JASON AARON, DAVID F. WALKER, and more, and artists VALENTINEDE LANDRO, NICOLA SCOTT, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, RAFAELALBUQUERQUE, MIKE HENDERSON, MATTHEW CLARK, KANO, andmore!Collects THE OLD GUARD: TALESTHROUGH TIME #1-6

The Eisner Award-winning team of LARK and RUCKA return with the final series about Forever Carlyle! In a neo-feudalist world ruled by the ultra-wealthy Families, each has a Lazarus, raised and trained to be the instrument of that Family's will. Finally free of her father's control, Forever is going to burn it all down. Collects Lazarus: Fallen #1-6

Collecting the fourth arc of the critically acclaimed pulp-sci-fi sensation in an oversized format!Face to face with the Empress who holds their lives in thrall, the five women of Forged team Scimitar-3 uncovered her campaign of interdimensional genocide, and thwarted it—temporarily. Now guilty of the highest treason, and stripped of their combat armor, they need to out-think, out-run, and out-gun the full might of the Imperial Navy…plus an even deadlier foe: the other Forged teams coming for their heads. Collects THE FORGED #10-12

Collecting the third arc of Greg Rucka's critically acclaimed pulp-sci-fi sensation in an oversized format! War in the Skull Nebula! Vic and company join Forged teams Rapier and Gladius to bring the fight to the Phobes—and Vic goes MIA. Meanwhile, General Davian struggles to uncover just what the Empress—and her Cassandras—are up to!

Gotham s Finest work around the clock to not only keep the world s most psychotic criminals off the street but also cleaning up the mess left behind by Batman s one-man war on crime. This Eisner Award-winning series follows the detectives of Gotham City s Special Crimes Unit as they navigate against the city s greatest villains in the shadow of Batman himself. Collects issues #1-40.

After the INFINITE CRISIS, the DC Universe spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman a year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance. 52 Volume Two is the second of a two-volume collection of the unprecedented, critically acclaimed weekly series of death, danger, romance, terror and the never-ending search for heroism in the DC Universe's most eventful year ever. 52 features the best and brightest writers from the comic-book field including Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS), Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN), Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN) and Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME), working together to tell the tale of a world awakening from a nightmare to face a new day. DC s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a 'missing' year in the DC Universe in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the second of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements and more!

Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. In this first tale, Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City -- but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman's life will never ever be the same again.

Eisner-Award winning writer Greg Rucka ushers in a new age for Wonder Woman. This omnibus collects the beginning of his epic story! Experience the debut of Eisner Award-winning Greg Rucka s iconic run on the Amazon s greatest warrior. Hailing from Themesycaria Wonder Woman inspires an ideal to strive for in Man s World. She s courageous, brave, and is the worthiest of all the Amazons. While dealing with what the Amazons mean in American Politics, Rucka also delivers on action, sending Diana toe-to-toe with classic foes such as Silver Swan. Read the introduction to this critically acclaimed run in one massive omnibus. Collects: Wonder Woman #195-226; The Flash #219; Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia #1; Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3.

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. A new villain has emerged in Gotham, masquerading as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. She sees herself as the hero in her own twisted fairytale with Gotham as her personal Wonderland. Kate Kane, also known as the Batwoman, is tasked with stopping Alice before she unleashes a deadly poison throughout the city. Presented in the Compact Comics format, get the critically acclaimed graphic novel for only $9.99! Collects: Detective Comics #854-860.

Batwoman rises from trauma and turmoil to become one of DC s most powerful modern icons. J.H. Williams III (Promethea), W. Haden Blackman (Star Wars), and Greg Rucka (Gotham Central) shape a groundbreaking era where visual innovation, identity, and gothic intensity redefine Kate Kane for a new generation. Determined to dispense her own brand of justice, Batwoman wastes no time in pursuing the Lewis Carroll-inspired criminal known as Alice. But she isn t the only threat: La Llorona, the Weeping Woman of urban legend, is abducting the city s children. And when a terrifying creature of ancient myth emerges and rears its serpentine head, Batwoman must team up with another warrior who has experience slaying monsters of old: Wonder Woman! Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling writer and illustrator J.H. Williams III (The Sandman: Overture), accompanied by W. Haden Blackman (Elektra) and Greg Rucka (Detective Comics) on writing duties with Trevor McCarthy, Amy Reeder, and more on art, Batwoman Omnibus is a can t-miss for fans of Gotham s other dark avenger. Collects Detective Comics #854-863, Batwoman (New 52) #0, Batwoman #0-24, and Batwoman Annual #1.

A legend steps out of myth and into history, defined by choice, conviction, and sacrifice. Eisner Award winning writer Greg Rucka (Gotham Central) delivers a grounded, emotionally resonant reimagining of Wonder Woman s beginning. The island of Themyscira is a paradise. Far from Man s World, the Amazons live a life of physical, intellectual, and emotional perfection...and isolation. But then an aircraft from another civilization crash-lands on the Amazons island and changes their lives forever. Princess Diana has lived her entire life in her homeland s blessed air. Her friends, her lovers, and her mother are all here. But this glimpse of a world outside stirs a higher calling within her. An entire planet cries for help. A whole world needs her protection. And the gods would see her fail. But Diana of Themyscira is a woman of destiny. A woman of power. A woman of wonder... The legendary Wonder Woman creative team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott reunite for Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One! Exploding from the blockbuster DC Rebirth event, it s the untold origin of the Amazon Princess, her archenemies Ares and Cheetah, and more! Collects Wonder Woman #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, and #14.

When truth fractures, even an icon can lose her way. Greg Rucka s celebrated return to Wonder Woman reshapes the Amazon s mythology through a sweeping, cinematic narrative that spans gods, memory, and identity. Wonder Woman is one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known an icon of equality and power, a tireless champion of peace and justice. But who is she really? Four stories seek to answer this question, weaving together an epic that explores everything from the vanishing of Themyscira to the shocking truth of Wonder Woman s origins. And then there s Godwatch, a secret organization that has been watching Wonder Woman since she appeared in Man s World. But what are its goals, and how far will it go to achieve them? Welcome to Greg Rucka's celebrated return to Wonder Woman, ushering her into the modern era! The past and present come crashing together in one epic tale, collecting Wonder Woman #1-25, Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1, and stories from DC Holiday Special 2017, Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Special #1, Wonder Woman Annual #1, and Wonder Woman #750!

So runs the code that the vigilante known as the Huntress has followed all her life. Now, in the aftermath of Gotham City s 'No Man s Land,' someone is out for Huntress s blood, and her code of omerta is leading her into destruction. What fuels this single-minded devotion to vengeance? How did a little girl named Helena Bertinelli grow up to be the Huntress? Finding out may be the only way that a man called the Question can keep her alive. But even if he can gain her trust, the Question can only push her so far. In the end, only the Huntress can choose which road she will take the path of justice, or the path of vengeance. BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD collects the acclaimed six-issue miniseries created by Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Eisner Award-winning artists Rick Burchett (BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES) and Terry Beatty (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES).