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Desperate to find a plot for her second novel, author Mallory Shepard attends her estranged best friend’s wedding in Austin, where she and six friends try to settle old scores—with unexpected deadly consequences—in this debut for fans of Veronica Mars, Tara Isabella Burton, and Tana French.Mallory Shepard has her back against the wall. Her girlfriend dumped her, her landlord wants to evict her and her literary agent is about to drop her—unless she can come up with a compelling follow-up to her debut novel. A book deal would solve her problems, which is why she agrees to attend an estranged college friend’s wedding in Texas. It’ll be the first time she’s seen that friend group since an incident tore them apart eight years earlier, and Mal intends to squeeze her ex-friends for information. The plan is nearly foolproof, except that her anger problem threatens to expose her agenda, as does her weakness for her college nemesis: Andrew Rosen.Danit Leibowitz is—was—Mal’s best friend. Together they transformed the Newts, a secret society, into a group that tracks alleged rapists long after they graduated from the prestigious halls of Weston College. Now a rising lefty political star, Dani is asked to come up with another plan to reinvent the Newts, which Gen Z deems out of touch amid ever-changing gender and sex politics. When she learns Mal will be there, Dani hatches a plan to appease the Newts and win back her friend, all in 72 hours. Crammed into an Austin rental for the weekend, the six friends seek to settle old scores and win back ex-friends and lovers. But when the Newts infiltrate the wedding, with deadly consequences, Mal and Dani are forced to consider whether they’re willing to separate the personal from the political—even at the expense of protecting the people they love.

The fourth installment of Search & Destroy follows Strontium Dog" - mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha - as he tracks down some of the most brutal and unforgiving criminals in the galaxy.

In a near-future US city, City Hall is rotten to the core, and the police force is equally on the take. To that end, Spector is created, a robot detective – beyond bribery and untainted by potential malfeasance – charged with rooting out criminal elements.

Legendary writer/artist Walter Simonson begins his character-redefining THOR run, still considered by many to be one of the greatest in comic book history!“DOOM!” With that iconic effect, Walter Simonson shattered all expectations. As both writer and artist, his THOR was nothing short of a revelation, one that has been held up next to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s as the greatest of all time. Simonson’s stories instantly establish cosmic stakes and a mastery of the series’ characters. As his epic unfolds, he introduces Beta Ray Bill — a hero so bold and true that he can lift Mjolnir — and Malekith, a villain so cunning that he could unleash the Casket of Ancient Winters…and worse! And so, the Marvel Masterworks are very proud to begin their presentation of Walter Simonson’s MIGHTY THOR, painstakingly restored from his original art and matching the coloring of the original comics!COLLECTING: Thor (1966) 337-348, Thor Annual (1966) 12, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) 13

The Seeker is a beautifully crafted illustrated adaptation of Herman Hesse's classic novel, Siddhartha, that has captivated readers for over 100 years. Now vividly retold by author and composer, Rachel Fuller, The Seeker follows the quest of the young Siddhartha as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment during the time of the Gautama Buddha. Siddhartha's adventures and search for wisdom are brought to new life by the striking artwork of Emilia Wharfe. The Seeker is also available as a musical adaptation with original music and lyrics composed by Rachel Fuller, narration by the late Christopher Plummer, and features a dazzling array of performances from Pete Townshend, Sir Elton John, Nakhane, Emeli Sandé, Layton Williams, Sunidhi Chauhan and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.  Lifetime followers of this timeless story and a new generation of seekers alike will be enchanted by this magical reinvention.

Superhelden-Teams gab es schon seit den 1940ern, aber als Thor, Ant Man, Hulk und Iron Man sich 1963 zu den Avengers zusammenschlossen, betraten sie Neuland. Sie kämpften nicht nur zusammen, sondern auch gegeneinander! Ihre ersten 20 Geschichten bilden diesen Band - ein Meisterwerk, das der Bibliothek von Tony Stark würdig ist.

Mit Spider-Man definierten Stan Lee und Steve Ditko den Heldenbegriff neu. Für Band 1 von TASCHENs Marvel Comics Library wurden die ersten 21 Spider-Man-Geschichten aus den Jahren 1962-64 aus den besten Exemplaren der seltenen Comic-Hefte abfotografiert - ein Traum für Sammler und die ultimative Hommage an den Teenager-Superhelden.

Never has a final year of high school had so many new beginnings. Seo Haebom had only just gotten used to having his friend-turned-distant-housemate, Jo Taesung, acknowledge his existence, but now it seems like they might actually be... friends again? As Taesung brings Haebom into his social circle, Haebom discovers not only how much he's missed his childhood playmate, but how much more fun high school can be if he has the confidence to stop being such a wallflower. But after so many years of a predictable - if lonely - life, Haebom now can't seem to stop his world from changing too quickly. Just as he begins to enjoy his new normal, Taesung starts acting like he might want to change their relationship yet again, this time to something more than friends. Volume 2 includes episodes 16-30 of the webcomic Cherry Blossoms After Winter.

From Makoto Shinkai, creator of 5 Centimeters per Second and Your Name, comes the second installment of the Golden Globes-nominated blockbuster-turned-manga!Suzume and Souta set off in search of Daijin, the god in feline form who refuses to return to his post keeping the earthquake-inducing supernatural Worm at bay. They chase after Daijin from Kyushu to Kobe, desperate to catch him before another disaster strikes Japan and hoping he’ll undo the curse that’s trapped Souta in a three-legged chair. Along the way, they notice something strange—everywhere the capricious god goes, a door through which the Worm slithers into this world seems sure to open...

Seamlessly mixing secret agent-type action with slice-of-life vignettes and fish-out-of-water comedy, "Shimazaki in the Land of Peace" is the charming alternate history political thriller you never knew you were dying to read. Utterly unique, with stunning artwork, this hit series promises to keep the thrills and surprises coming even as it warms even the coldest heart.Shingo Shimazaki was kidnapped as a boy by the LEL, an international terrorist organization who turned him into an elite covert operative in their war against the international community. After thirty years, he has finally escaped their clutches and returned to his native Japan. All he wants now is to live in peace…but what will happen when his past catches up to him? The acclaimed, action-packed slice-of-life adventure begins here!

Marvel’s greatest villain, Doctor Doom, stars in his own blockbuster series! Recently revealed to be portrayed by Robert Downey Jr in the upcoming Avengers Doomsday film!Victor Von Doom is at a crossroads. Wrestling with visions of an entirely different life, the lord of Latveria offers mankind a stark warning about the folly of a trillion-dollar global effort to create the first artificial black hole. But when a catastrophic act of terrorism kills thousands, the prime suspect is...Doom! Left with no homeland, no armies and no allies — indeed, nothing at all — will Doctor Doom's reign come to an abrupt end? Forced to seek out an old "frenemy" for help, Victor will go through hell — literally! And his old foe Mephisto is waiting for him there! Doom will have to battle Taskmaster, M.O.D.O.K., the Blue Marvel and more — but to clear his accursed name, he must embark on a deadly covert mission with unlikely ally Kang the Conqueror!COLLECTING: Doctor Doom (2019) 1-10, War of the Realms: War Scrolls (2019) 3 (B story), King In Black: Iron Man/Doctor Doom (2020) 1

The Midnight Sons, fan favorite 90s team of supernatural anti-heroes, reunite to combat the vampire threat in BLOOD HUNT!The uneasy alliance of supernatural adventurers once known as the Midnight Sons must band together once again to deal with the vampire threat unleashed in BLOOD HUNT! They have two Ghost Riders among their ranks, but even so they’ll have a hard time trying to defeat one of their own! Plus: As BLOOD HUNT shatters lives and wreaks untold havoc across the Marvel Universe, one of those affected in a most unexpected way will be Jake Gomez, the Werewolf by Night! Imbued with new abilities, a new look and a dangerous new direction, this Werewolf by Night is unlike any you’ve seen or known before!COLLECTING: Midnight Sons: Blood Hunt (2024) 1-3, Werewolf by Night: Blood Hunt (2024) 1