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In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?!Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well — like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5

The complete comic book adaptations of the first two series of the smash-hit Disney+ series!In the galaxy’s Outer Rim, the enigmatic armored bounty hunter known as the Mandalorian has agreed to track down a target for a mysterious ex-Imperial client who offers to pay in beskar, a rare metal revered by the warrior people of Mandalore. But when Mando locates the target — the adorable green infant known only as the Child — all bets are off! Will Mando follow his Mandalorian code and turn over the Child? And if he doesn’t, what will be the consequences? Mando finds himself allied with a ragtag crew of cutthroat mercenaries and accepts an olive branch from an old rival that leads him to be cornered by powerful enemies. Can he discover the truth about his traveling companion — including his name — and help him find his path? Plus: Mando meets Boba Fett, but will they prove to be enemies or allies? Guest-starring Ahsoka Tano and Luke Skywalker!COLLECTING: Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2022) #1-8, Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 (2023) #1-8

Featuring the show-stopping talents of SPAWN series artist JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER and the writer behind such hit shows as Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Marvel’s Runaways, and STARZ’s American Gods—RODNEY BARNES. When small-town beat cop Jimmy Sangster returns to his Philadelphia roots to bury his murdered father, he stumbles into a mystery that will lead him down a path of horrors and shake his beliefs to their core. The city that was once the symbol of liberty and freedom has fallen prey to corruption, poverty, unemployment, brutality…and vampires. There’s a reason they say you can’t go home again. Welcome to Killadelphia. Collects KILLADELPHIA #1-6 Praise for KILLADELPHIA: “It’s the best graphic novel I’ve ever read.” —Chris Rock “The stunning and fresh horror fable I’ve been craving. This one feels like a classic.” —Jordan Peele “[An] atmospheric horror story with a terrifyingly real sense of place.” —Brian K. Vaughan "Sparely written, beautifully rendered and topical…a genuinely frightening horror graphic.” —Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due "A dark, deep, seamless story that plays into multiple genres without becoming fully any one of them…offers a tantalizing nightmare of urban horror that feels real, rich, and mysterious. It ''ll infect you if you let it, and you should.” —ComicBook.com

Continuing the critically acclaimed, sold-out series from breakout star RODNEY BARNES, the writer behind such hit shows as Wu-Tang: An American Saga and STARZ’s American Gods, and the artist who redefined SPAWN, JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER! Adams’ battle to reshape the United States in his own twisted vision might have been thwarted for now, giving Jimmy Sangster a moment of respite, but the war for a new America rages on! Now, as Abigail steps out of the shadows, she unleashes a new violent terror upon the city some have renamed Killadelphia. But this time, it’s about creating as widespread a web of fear imaginable as she rips the beating heart from the city itself. Can Jimmy stop her, or will history repeat and force him to meet the same fate as his father?Collects KILLADELPHIA #7-12 and the pulse-pounding werewolf saga, ELYSIUM GARDENS.

From the team of Image's Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA comes a terrifying new horror series created by acclaimed Marvel writer Rodney Barnes and fan-favorite SPAWN artist Jason Shawn Alexander.Untold evil lurks the streets of Baltimore, Maryland as the demon Corson surfaces from the underworld to possess a man-once-wronged... and his vengeance will come at humanity's despair! As Gods and Demons clash, humanity's fate hangs in the balance! But paranormal investigator Nita Hawes--a woman with demons of her own--has set out on a quest to root out the evil from her city. Guided by the ghost of her dead brother, she must come to terms with her own past, else she become a victim herself and join her brother in a state worse than death!Collects NITA HAWES NIGHTMARE BLOG #1-6

A new, horrifying chapter of the Eisner Award-nominated series from RODNEY BARNES, the writer behind such hit shows as Marvel’s Runaways and STARZ’s American Gods, and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, the artist who redefined SPAWN for a new generation. A new vampire king has entered the game, and his name is Thomas Jefferson! The third president of the United States plans to (literally) raise hell as he sets forth to craft a new America far more twisted than the one he sought to create two and a half centuries ago. Meanwhile, young Jimmy Sangster has been bitten and is quickly becoming a bloodthirsty creature of the night. Will SeeSaw and James Sangster Sr. be able to find a way to reverse his condition before his soul is lost forever, or will Jimmy’s newborn instincts take over and put everyone he loves in harm’s way? Collects KILLADELPHIA #13-18 and part two of werewolf tie-in story “Elysium Gardens”

Finally, the acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated horror title is collected for the first time in a stunning hardcover featuring the first twelve issues plus bonus content! From RODNEY BARNES, the breakout star writer behind such hit shows as Marvel’s Runaways, STARZ’s American Gods, and HBO’s Winning Time, and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, the artist who redefined SPAWN for a new generation. When a small-town beat cop comes home to bury his murdered father, revered Philadelphia detective James Sangster Sr., he stumbles into a mystery that will lead him down a path of horrors and shake his beliefs to their core. The city that was once the symbol of liberty and freedom has fallen prey to corruption, poverty, unemployment, brutality…and vampires. Now, it’s up to Jimmy and an unexpected companion to stop long-thought-dead president of the United States John Adams from building an undead army and staging a bloody new American revolution. There’s a reason they say you can’t go home again. Welcome to Killadelphia. Collects KILLADELPHIA #1-12 and chapters 1-5 of the terrifying werewolf tie-in story ELYSIUM GARDENS

Supernatural suspense and terrifying thrills as gods, monsters, witches, vampires, and werewolves face off! A new nightmare begins in the Eisner Award-nominated horror series from RODNEY BARNES, the writer behind such hit shows as Wu-Tang: An American Saga and STARZ’s American Gods, and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, the artist who redefined SPAWN for a new generation.As vampire queen Abigail Adams and necromancer Thomas Jefferson combine their might to devour the very heart of Philadelphia, James Sangster and their newfound werewolf allies make their final stand.But more is at stake than they realize, and the plot twists even further as knights become traitors, kings become pawns, and new grandmasters emerge… Welcome to the new ruling class—the immortal, the undead. Bow before your masters!Collects KILLADELPHIA #19-24

It’s Earth vs. Aliens…and one teenager standing between them, in this new tale of terror and high-stakes science fiction! Growing up in the city of Compton is tough enough as it is, but as Travon has learned all too well, growing up as an orphan in the city of Compton with gang members hunting you down every day is even tougher. But all of that is about to change, because today is the day that aliens make first contact with Earth—and it only spells doom for life as we know it! Death, devastation, and mayhem—can a single teenage boy rise to the challenge and protect his surrogate family and friends…or will he die trying? From **RODNEY BARNES**, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series **KILLADELPHIA** and the writer/executive producer of HBO’s **_Winning Time_**, and up-and-coming Marvel artist **ALEX LINS** comes a tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat! **Collects MONARCH #1-6**

The forces of Heaven and Hell clash on the battleground that is Philly and weaves into the tapestry of a larger universe when Todd McFarlane and Erik Larsen’s greatest creations cross over into the pages of KILLADELPHIA!Enter SPAWN and SAVAGE DRAGON! Now SeeSaw must face his greatest threat and all the power he’s gained and magic he’s learned will be put to the test as he faces off against comics’ greatest anti-hero—Spawn! Meanwhile, our heroes ongoing fight for survival against Toussaint Louverture and his Haitian guardians becomes even more desperate as Savage Dragon becomes involved in this battle for the soul of Philadelphia! The sold-out, Eisner Award nominated series continues! From Rodney Barnes, the writer behind such hit shows as Marvel’s Runaways and HBO’s Winning Time, and Jason Shawn Alexander, the artist who redefined SPAWN. Collects KILLADELPHIA #31-35 and also features the inclusion of a backup story featuring Hell’s baddest badass: Johnny Gatlin.

“Killadelphia is the stunning and fresh horror fable I’ve been craving. This one feels like a classic.” —Jordan Peele After two and a half centuries, the greatest hero in American history has returned as its greatest threat! George Washington: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Founding Father, First President of the United States... and all-powerful Vampire King! Now undead detective James Sangster Sr. and his werewolf allies must fight for the survival of every man, woman and child in the country. But what can they do against the very leader who won the battle for America the first time around?! By Rodney Barnes, the writer behind such hit shows as HBO’s Winning Time and STARZ’s American Gods, and Jason Shawn Alexander, the artist who redefined SPAWN. Collects KILLADELPHIA #13-24

Heroes will die, villains will rise, and the city of Philadelphia will prove to be a pivotal battleground in the war between the forces of Heaven and Hell. This shocking story arc is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers, setting up a bold new direction for the sold-out, Eisner Award-nominated horror series! Vampire king and first president of the United States George Washington has unified the warring vampire factions, blurring the line between good and evil. Now, Washington and company must face one of the most formidable military leaders in history! General Toussaint Louverture and his Haitian army have been resurrected by the side of the light to do one thing and one thing only: exterminate all vampires!From RODNEY BARNES, the writer behind such hit shows as Marvel’s Runaways and STARZ’s American Gods, and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER, the artist who redefined SPAWN.Collects KILLADELPHIA #25-30

From the team of Image’s Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA comes a terrifying tie-in horror series created by acclaimed Marvel writer RODNEY BARNES and fan-favorite SPAWN artist JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER. Now that Nita Hawes has bested the demon Corson, she strengthens her resolve to root out the supernatural evils plaguing Maryland. So when a centuries-old murderer returns for revenge in Annapolis, Nita fights to hunt down this vengeful creature known as Jackie the Ripper. But it’s more than just a string of bloody killings this time. Deadly visions haunt Nita’s dreams, and not even the warnings of her dead brother Jason can save her! Will she succeed in saving Annapolis…or will she become another victim of the night? Collects NITA HAWES’ NIGHTMARE BLOG #7-12

It’s Earth vs. Aliens…and one teenager standing between them in this new tale of terror and high-stakes science fiction! Growing up in the city of Compton is tough enough as young Travon has learned all too well--orphaned as a child, bullied all his life, threatened by gang members every day. But all of that is about to change because today is the day that aliens make first contact with Earth…and it only spells doom for life as we know it!Death, devastation, mayhem, betrayal... Can a single teenage boy rise to the challenge to protect his surrogate family & friends…or will he die trying?From Rodney Barnes, the star comics writer behind the Eisner-nominated series KILLADELPHIA and Executive Producer & Writer of HBO’s Winning Time, and up-and-coming Marvel artist Alex Lins, comes a new tale of love, triumph, disaster, and defeat!Collects MONARCH #1 - 6

The acclaimed superhero saga of Quincredible reaches its apex in a powerful new graphic novel reuniting Eisner Award-nominated series creator/writer Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia) and powerhouse artist Selina Espiritu (Critical Role) for a riveting new adventure featuring everyone’s favorite indestructible teen hero! “Sometimes it’s hard to keep fighting when the world doesn’t give you a reason to believe it’s going to change for the better.” Being a teenager is hard enough, but being a newly minted superhero in a world where the bad guys hide in plain sight and manipulate the system to their own selfish ends with no consequences, is perplexing—and scary! But when the going gets tough, the tough have to get SMART! Which is exactly what Quinton West is learning as he continues to try to find his superhero voice to go along with his powers of invulnerability to help his beloved community in the city he calls home: New Orleans!

An apex predator is stalking the moonlit streets of Gotham City — and it’s not Batman! When the Dark Knight finds himself the victim of a grisly bite thanks to a terrifying supernatural creature, he’s forced to reckon with the darkest parts of himself and the most iron-clad parts of his moral code or suffer consequences that could leave him more monster than man.From award-winning writer Rodney Barnes and rising star artist Stevan Subic comes a new a horrifying new chapter of Elseworlds!   An apex predator is stalking the moonlit streets of Gotham City — and it’s not Batman! When the Dark Knight finds himself the victim of a grisly bite thanks to a terrifying supernatural creature, he’s forced to reckon with the darkest parts of himself and the most iron-clad parts of his moral code or suffer consequences that could leave him more monster than man.  There is a way to break the curse, however—but the cure to his lycanthropic problem may demand more from Batman than he’s willing to give. With time running out, the moon waxing in the sky, and his monstrous instincts growing stronger with each passing night, how far will Batman go to save himself from the werewolf’s curse?