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Alien Books is honored to bring Giménez’s final medieval fantasy masterpiece to English-speaking readers worldwide!In the year 1280, the inhabitants of the Rosentall Castle find themselves surrounded by a massive army. Led by the bastard descendant of a lost royal line, who has returned to stake her claim to the throne, she sets out to begin a long and bloody war for power. Meanwhile, inside the castle, a strange woman with a traveling carnival gives birth to her first child. How do all of these stories interconnect? Who will fate smile upon and who will end up dead in the mud? And how does a fierce, mysterious dragon who lives in a volcano play into all of this?! You'll need to read I, Dragon and discover that all for yourself!

Alien Books and Zorro Productions, Inc. proudly present a deluxe, remastered edition of the complete Zorro published by Gold Key Comics (1966-1967).This special 256-page hardcover book will feature completely restored artwork and new vibrant coloring, in a contemporary re-interpretation with modern aesthetics that remains faithful to the original presentation — a collector’s dream edition of a timeless classic!This will also include an exclusive extra story written by comics icon Howard Chaykin (The Shadow, American Flagg!) and superstar artist Eduardo Risso (Batman, 100 Bullets) now available in color and English for the first time!

Six districts, one shaky truce, and a drug that could end it all.There can be no justice in a world like this.  In Tokyo, there were six districts that allowed vampires to live freely... as long as they followed the rules. The investigation of a drug exclusive for night-stalkers, "Amrita", was only the first step in what became a social and political conflict that threatened to break this fragile peace. Now that that society is crumbling, what will become of both species going forward? This rock & roll song reaches its ending with a high note!

You don’t need a past to have a future…Rediscover the series that defined a generation of comic book fans in this first volume of the smash-hit series behind the blockbuster BLOODSHOT movie! From his very first appearance, Bloodshot comes armed to the teeth with bullets, nanites – and questions. Featuring appearances by Ninjak, the Eternal Warrior, Rai, the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more, this collected edition presents the classic adventures of Valiant’s nanite enhanced commando from the very beginning!Join Valiant icons Kevin VanHook and Don Perlin – along with an all-star cast of comics creators including Bob Layton, David Lapham, David Michelinie, and more – as they dive headlong into the very first adventures of the original man from Rising Spirit!

When Taro, a mysterious astronaut, crashes on the planet Tierrara, he finds not only an aggressive alien species but also Momo, the legendary Warrior Goddess! Can romance spark while they fight for their survival? Whatever happened to mankind? Get ready for this sci-fi epic that showcases an alternative version of the Japanese legend of Momotaro... with a cosmic twist!

Vampires and drugs collide in the first volume of the Code: Amrita saga of Kinryo Rock!What is the mysterious "Amrita"?Five years ago, the world recognized the existence of vampires. Now, out of the shadows, vampires can live among us and share the world... at least within the six sanctioned districts.If a new society is to be born, it must first break a world. And for this transition to be orderly, there are humans and vampires ready to take care of any "irregularities"... with the power of rock & roll!

The Six Districts are about to be flooded with blood! Tokyo seems to be blooming on the outside, but there are dark beings lurking in the shadows.Amane and Taiyo keep investigating the mysterious drug Amrita that makes vampires even more wild and bloodthirsty, and their path leads to tragedy. Meanwhile, Makoto allies herself with the suspicious ROV organization, which won't end well either! The bridge is packed with anticipation... and you'll want to be there for the chorus!

The hit anthology series BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT is now collected in one EPIC Hardcover for mature readers!Enter the world of Bloodshot in this brand-new Black, White and Blood anthology! Meet Bloodshot, the world's deadliest assassin! A super soldier engineered with Nanites, a versatile nanotechnology that allows Bloodshot to repair the damage inflicted on his body, change his appearance, and control machines.From the brilliant minds of some of the world's most renowned creators like Shintaro Kago, Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso, Ariel Olivetti, Kevin VanHook, Marc Guggenheim, Tim Seeley, Fernando Dagnino, David Baille, Timmy Heague, Luciano Saracino, Guillermo Fajardo, João Azeitona, Renato Guedes, Mico Suayan and many more!Features a special spot-foil treatment and enhanced spot gloss across the front and back covers!

Acclaimed writer and artist Damian Connelly (You Promised Me Darkness, Follow me into the Darkness) brings you a new collection of spooky comics perfect for your bookshelf!DAMAGED PEOPLE tackles themes of identity, trauma, rejection, and finding your place in a world full of horrors. Explore four unique stories showcasing the relationships between damaged people and how they seek meaning in a world with no answers.

Alien Books and Valiant Comics proudly present a deluxe hardcover omnibus edition of the complete Harbinger (1992) series by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Maurice Fontenot, and more!Harbinger is the critically acclaimed masterpiece that kicked off a whole new age of superheroes from legendary creators Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Valiant Comics.Follow the story of Peter Stanchek and his band of teenage runaways, harbingers of a new age, born with the power to change the world…or break it. Plagued by emerging psionic powers he hardly understands, Peter turns to Toyo Harada and his Harbinger Foundation, an organization dedicated to teaching young people like Peter. But when he learns to what lengths Harada will go to further his secret agenda, he turns on his mentor, gathering a group of like-minded rebels. On the road and always just one step ahead of Harada and his hit squad of super-powered Eggbreakers, these renegade harbingers will have to learn how to use their powers to change the world for the better along the way.

Two outlaws and a baby search for freedom in this road-trip epic that combines sci-fi thrills with endearing family comedy!Morgan never had any luck. At 10 years old, he was abandoned by his parents, and 20 years later the mob began to demand payment of the debt they left him. Penniless, the only way to pay it off was to become a lab rat for Nguyen, master of the criminal world. Society’s rejects, and nonhumans in particular, end up under his orders as killers, prostitutes or forced laborers.Morgan wakes up with a tube on his back and…an exceptional force! His identity is gone: He’s damned to a life of servitude. When everything seems lost, Lisa, the last of her species and a slave to the mob, proposes a plan to escape. It doesn’t go so smoothly, and the fugitives find themselves with a baby in their luggage—and they choose to bring him with them! The two protagonists have neither combat experience nor resources, but their thirst for freedom is unparalleled.An exciting and wholesome story of an unlikely found family, Badducks is the debut series from Toryumon Takeda, a rising star of Japanese comics.

The blood-stained truth can’t be hidden…Hiromu Morinaga has lived through the unthinkable and it changed him forever. Ever since witnessing his parents’ brutal murder, he’s been cursed with a chilling gift: he can see the faces of victims etched onto the backs of their killers.But nothing prepares him for Yuzuka Kohaku.The moment she steps into his classroom, he sees it a mass of tormented souls clinging to her, more than he’s ever witnessed before. Who is she? What has she done? And if she really is an unstoppable killer… why has she chosen this school?Experience the complete collection of this haunting, edge-of-your-seat thriller—where every face tells a story, and every secret cuts deeper than the last.

A one-shot BL historical drama for the ages!"It’s a promise, we’ll meet again."Many years ago, Sakichi found a strange demon baby abandoned in the woods. He decided to raise him and gave him a name, Aka. When the child grew, he returned to his habitat, but Sakichi never forgot him. Years later, their cursed reunion finds them as a desperate man and a demon. Their relationship should be impossible, but the attraction is inevitable. And when they both succumb to their passions, they’ll put in motion a tragic series of events that will dye the untouched snow bloody red.Mita Rokuju presents a heart-wrenching, passionate romance between a human and a demon that displays the warmth and frustration of two men who don’t share a common language, but find a way to share their feelings and their bodies.

The second volume of a chaotic and charming story about the strong bond between a man, a woman, and a baby.Morgan, Lisa, and baby Boz leave the capital and arrive at Richil, a huge walled city by the mountains. Their rest is short-lived, as Morgan is wanted not only for assaulting a police officer…but also for kidnapping! The team tries to find some semblance of peace in a cabin in the mountains, but with three pursuers sent by the “organization,” the situation takes an unexpected turn.An exciting and wholesome story of an unlikely found family, Badducks is the debut series from Toryumon Takeda, a rising star of Japanese comics.

Colin King is NINJAK, an ex-MI6 superspy who is second to none. There is no target that Colin cannot strike, no mission that he cannot complete. But what happens to the world’s greatest secret agent when all of his secrets are exposed? The entire criminal underworld has Ninjak in their sights… How will the undercover operative survive when there’s nowhere left to hide?

Step into the world of NINJAK, an exhilarating series perfect for new readers and fans of espionage and martial arts.Begin with Colin King's early days as a green MI6 recruit, learning the ropes of spycraft and counterintelligence while navigating a complex relationship with his first handler. Fast forward to the present: Colin has transformed into Ninjak, the world's leading intelligence operative, weapons expert, and master assassin. Embark on a gripping journey with him as he tracks down the Shadow Seven, a secretive group of shinobi masters linked to his enigmatic past and personal tragedies!It contains the first solo series of Ninjak! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and artists Clay Mann (Poison Ivy), Doug Braithwaite (Justice), Butch Guice (Captain America), and many more comes the seven-time Harvey Award-nominated series!

Bloodshot must take up arms to travel across the country, hunting down violent monsters, battling his demons, and defending the most defenseless.COLLECTING BOTH BLOODSHOT UNLEASHED SERIES IN ONE HARDCOVER EDITION WITH FOIL COVER!Formidable super soldiers and bloodthirsty living weapons have broken free and are unleashing chaos across America's desolate towns! Bloodshot, a powerful and tormented hero that can regenerate from almost any wound, must rise to the challenge and hunt these violent monstrosities while confronting his inner demons! As he battles the relentless New Blood and attempts to prevent them from obliterating his family and all of humanity, his allies discover a chilling truth that will rock Bloodshot to his core!Plus: “A Family Affair” by Will Pfeifer and Emiliano Urdinola, a short-story from A VERY VALIANTINE’S SPECIAL featuring Bloodshot, Magic and Jessie.Superstar writer Deniz Camp (Marvel’s The Ultimates) and Mauro Mantella (The Cyber Saga) along with artist Jon Davis-Hunt (Shadowman) and more collaborate to bring Valiant Entertainment's very first Mature Readers title to your bookshelf!

Shadowman. Eternal Warrior. Punk Mambo. Doctor Mirage. The supernatural protectors of the Valiant Universe unite for the very first time to stand against a terrifying ancient threat: Exarch Fane. No one is safe as the fearsome foe has his cold hands on the Book of Shadows.Master of horror Cullen Bunn (Venom) and bone-chilling artist Vicente Cifuentes (Justice League Dark) present BOOK OF SHADOWS, a supernatural event that forms a brand-new team in the Valiant Universe... but will they be enough to stop the wrath of Exarch Fane?Collecting BOOK OF SHADOWS #1–4.

Against all odds. Forever.For a thousand generations, Gilad Anni-Padda has defended the innocent and dealt out justice as the Eternal Warrior, the Earth’s chosen Fist and Steel. An unsung veteran of every war ever waged, Gilad’s hard-fought quest will force him to the forefront of the Valiant Universe – and into a brand new kind of battle alongside the likes of Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, and his own long-lost brother, the one and only Armstrong.Prepare for ten thousand years of war as comics legends Jim Shooter (The Avengers, Secret Wars), Barry Windsor-Smith (Monsters, Weapon X), John Dixon (SHADOWMAN), Kevin VanHook (BLOODSHOT, Batman Confidential), Mark Moretti (NINJAK) and more come together for the first omnibus collection of Valiant's original immortal hero!

Re-presenting the complete classic adventures of Valiant’s slickest superspy from his deadly debut and into the pages of his own smash-hit series!Colin King — sophisticated British playboy by day, elite superspy by night! As Ninjak, King will put his brilliant mind and lethal training in the world's most dangerous fighting techniques to the test facing down covert agents and criminal cartels. Including a globe-spanning mission against his greatest nemesis – the Webnet terror network and its villainous mastermind, Dr. Silk!Featuring all-time classic contributions from comics all-stars including Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Mark Moretti (ETERNAL WARRIOR), Don Perlin (Captain America), Kevin VanHook, (BLOODSHOT), Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), and more!

X-O MANOWAR: 30 Years. One Throne. Infinite War.Past, present, and future collide as X-O MANOWAR returns for its 30th anniversary in an unforgettable new series by superstar creators Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, and Liam Sharp that promises to put the king back on his throne and chart a new course for Valiant's flagship series.

Discover the inspiring journey of Faith Herbert in FAITH, a series perfect for new readers and fans of uplifting superhero stories.Orphaned young and gifted as a super-powered psiot, Faith is no ordinary teenager. She steps up, embracing her destiny to become the hero she always knew she could be. Balancing a secret identity and a reporter's day job, she faces challenges head-on, from robots to aliens and her first supervillain archnemesis. Faith's story is a thrilling tale of confidence, courage, and the pursuit of greatness in the face of overwhelming odds.Contains the first FAITH miniseries and series, a perfect jumping on point! Breakout writer Jody Houser (Star Wars: Rogue One) is joined by acclaimed artists Francis Portela (Batman), Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) and more, to launch Valiant's high flying heroine!

“I've been working on this book for two years solid. It targets youngsters and is about art, ecology, fairies, and dragons in an adventurous manner. It also has to do with the magic of the ancient cultures throughout the American continent.” - CirueloKume is a Mapuk child who loves to spend his days drawing dragons. His sister, Yssala, loves to sing, and dreams of communing with fairies. When peace throughout the valley no longer reigns, they must venture into the mountains to help a sorceress thwart forthcoming catastrophes. Dragons, fairies, wizards, Amazonian warriors, and other inhabitants of the Andekhan Mountains, partake in this most daring and grueling quest. The ancestral wisdom of these people comes back to life and enlightens them to unearth the hidden power of art.The complete story is collected in this Original Graphic Novel.

Following the suicide of Yuka, a victim of bullying, her brother Asaharu becomes disappointed in himself, and encounters an angel. The angel proceeds to offer him a deal: find the person who drove his sister to her death within three months in order to resurrect her. However, nothing is done without compensation. With every mistake that Asaharu makes, his life expectancy will decrease. Is his sister's life more valuable than his own? The hunt for the criminal begins.

Momo, a girl who doesn't know love. Taro, a boy who is a milksop. There's a great contrast between Momo and Taro, who met on the mystery planet Kikyu. Together, they make mighty works. Based on a well known old Japanese folktale, Momotaro, contemporary giant-killing begins.