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New from Critical Role’s smash-hit campaign the Mighty Nein!The saga of Exandria’s famous adventurers continues in this second collection of art, narrative, and lore from the cast of Critical Role, as well as the Critter community!The Chronicles of Exandria: The Mighty Nein Part Two follows Critical Role’s Mighty Nein campaign from their adventures in Xhorhas, to encounters with the Kryn and the Bright Queen, to discoveries at the Cinderrest Sanctum and in the belly of the Behemoth, all the way to events at the Whitedawn Lagoon.Clocking in at over 300 pages, this gorgeous hardcover documents the adventures and revelations of the Mighty Nein from their adventures in Exandria.

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Omagiu tar oss til Romania under Nicolae Ceaușescu. Der følger vi Ion Pauker fra barndommen som glassmesternes sønn i en liten landsby. Ion Paukers reise gjennom livet sammenfaller med fremveksten av det nye regimet og som alle andre dras han inn i det nye. Han viser seg tilpasningsdyktig og ender opp i «omagiu» i Folkets palass, det vil si rommet der alle medaljene og ordenene til landets leder oppbevares. Det er mange og medaljer og utmerkelser å holde orden på og det er slettes ikke nøytralt hva som legges fram når.Lars Saabye Christensen har med Omagiu skrevet en urovekkende roman om en av de mest bisarre regimer som har vært, samtidig som den fungerer som et speil for vår tid, med sine autoritære tendenser og lengsel etter sterke ledere. Hva gjør et slik regime gjør med folks menneskelighet. Hva skjer med folk når tanken kontrolleres og «sannheten» blir et middel for holde kontroll? Hvor går grensen mellom overlevelse og forræderi?Er det overhodet mulig å være et anstendig menneske i en sånn verden?]]>

En gripende og spennende true crime-roman!Hva gjør et menneske til en morder? Romy Hausmann har skrevet en spennende og svært personlig dagbokfortelling om kriminalsaker fra virkeligheten, med kraften til ofrene og de overlevendes følelser, ødelagte liv og forsøkene på å finne ro. Resultatet viser oss at ingen forfatter kan dikte opp forbrytelser så fæle som virkeligheten.Romy Hausmann ble født i datidens DDR i 1981. Hun fikk en eventyrlig start på forfatterkarrieren med Elskede barn, en rørende og rystende psykologisk thriller. Hausmann bor sammen med familien i en bortgjemt hytte i nærheten av Stuttgart.]]>

Three action-packed sci-fi stories from one of Agentina's most influencial comic book artists is collected here for the first time!

When a young witch is forced from her home by humankind, can she awaken her powers and find a way to save her home? Man and nature are at odds in this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga from debut author Yumeji Long ago, plants and animals lived in harmony...until the humans arrived. Unable to coexist with other species, humans mercilessly destroyed everything in their path, forcing fauna and flora into hiding. For hundreds of years, the world has been nothing but a vast, barren desert. Luckily, a few pockets of nature still exist; sanctuaries of witches, extraordinary women who can hear the call of the plants. Despite their abilities, humans despise witches and blame them for the disappearance of nature. While Pili continues her search for eden with Oak by her side, she has yet to grasp the true mercilessness of the world around her. A run-in with another traveling witch opens her eyes to the harsh reality of traveling solo. The witch, Laminala, vows to teach Pili all she needs to know about survival in a barren land. Oak keeps watch over Pili, even when her worldview needs a major adjustment. She must challenge her own beliefs before she’s ready to start her search for Eden in earnest. With fine and delicate linework, Yumeji brings a poetic dark fantasy to life! In a suffering world, Pili will have to forge her own path and discover the truth about the conflict between humans and nature. the quest for a lost paradise continues!

A love story between a boy with a scar and an abused misgendered classmate, both victims of bullying at school, Scars is an ardent coming-of-age manga about acknowledging our differences and finding self-acceptance Two school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke recieves a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying. Akira, his classmate, is trying to come to terms with her gender dysphoria, but is beaten by her father for saying she wants to be a girl. When they meet and fall in love, they decide to escape their toxic environment together. But are they strong enough to accept each other, and themselves, for who they are? A stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, Scars deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity. This gorgeous, fresh, slice-of-life drama is sure to become a classic alongside such timely and relevant manga titles as Orange by Takano Ichigo and Our Dreams at Dusk by Yuhki Kamatani.

From rising star Tetsuya Tsutsui comes a three-volume horror-thriller which draws the reader into a tangled web of intrigue and lies, as two detectives trying to solve a string of mysterious deaths come face to face with a much larger conspiracy that threatens a manmade global pandemic What do two Japanese detectives, a naked man on a city street, and a roundworm from Botswana all have in common? In Manhole, Ken Mizoguchi and Nao Inoue are a pair of investigators asking themselves this very question as they string together clues to solve a string of bloody and mysterious murders. But as the pieces come together, they begin to uncover the threat of a deadly biological agent which poses a threat of epidemic proportions. The criminal responsible for the filariasis epidemic is finally unmasked. Behind this Machiavellian plan is a man wounded and full of resentment towards a society incapable of managing its monsters and unwilling to police the seeds of criminal impulses, even when their sprouting appears imminent... Will Mizoguchi and Inoue be able to prevent him from realizing the last part of his homicidal plan? The exhilarating conclusion to Tetsuya Tsutsui's biological thriller.

The threat of a manmade global pandemic looms... From rising star manga artist Tetsuya Tsutsui comes a three-volume horror-thriller following two detectives as they untangle a string of mysterious deaths and come face to face with a much larger conspiracy The situation is critical: for reasons unknown, mosquitoes carrying the filariasis parasite are still active, despite the winter season. Their proliferation brings the risk of a terrifying increase in the number of victims. With the possibility of a pandemic looming, Inspector Mizoguchi determinedly follows the trail of his number one suspect. But when he’s exposed to an infected individual, he’s suddenly racing against the clock. Will he survive long enough to solve the mystery? This thrilling detective story with a biological horror hook will keep readers on the edge of their seat. Rising star manga artist Tetsuya Tetsui's Manhole is a tightly paced fight to prevent a pandemic as perplexing as it is deadly.

In the depths of space, a group of students is pitted against each other in a brutal battle for survival—a gripping sci-fi survival horror from rising star manga artist Shiro Kuroi perfect for fans of Battle Royale and Attack on Titan Monster or human . . . What sleeps deep in the darkness? Alliances form among the trapped students inside Leviathan's ruins—victims against bullies, boys against girls, rich against poor—each confront each other in a deadly struggle to be the sole survivor. Kazuma has found refuge with the group that controls the cafeteria, but doubt creeps into his mind... what if the charismatic Yo is not as selfless as he seems to be? He quickly finds himself orchestrating the expulsion of this leader, hoping to takes his place. Will Kazuma be the single champion to reach the cryogenic chamber before the others, or is his diminishing sanity leading him more simply to self-destruction and demise? In a haunting setting depicted with extreme precision, discover the conclusion of this journey to the depths of hell... How can one maintain their humanity in the icy expanse of space? One of the top bestselling new manga titles in Japan, Leviathan’s incredible, brutal illustrations and tightly paced plot will leave readers at the edge of their seats, and linger in their minds long after the last page of each volume. Perfect for fans of Moebius, Star Wars, and Katsuhiro Otomo, Leviathan is sure to be an instant hit.

In the depths of space, a group of students is pitted against each other in a brutal battle for survival—a gripping sci-fi survival horror from rising star manga artist Shiro Kuroi perfect for fans of Battle Royale and Attack on Titan Monster or human . . . What sleeps deep in the darkness? All adults on board the Leviathan are dead, and only two students know that help will not come. Should they inform their classmates to collectively find a way out of this desperate situation? Or should they, on the contrary, keep to themselves information on the cryopreservation unit at the heart of the ship, which can only fit one person and is their only chance of survival? Futaba convinces Kazuma to keep quiet, but due to an accident, everyone ends up learning the unfortunate truth. Now, nothing can prevent the survivors from killing each other until the last one standing... In a haunting setting depicted with extreme precision, Leviathan takes us on a journey to the depths of hell. How can one maintain their humanity in the icy expanse of space? One of the top bestselling new manga titles in Japan, Leviathan’s incredible, brutal illustrations and tightly paced plot will leave readers at the edge of their seats, and linger in their minds long after the last page of each volume. Perfect for fans of Moebius, Star Wars, and Katsuhiro Otomo, Leviathan is sure to be an instant hit.

In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, two brothers find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives forever Following the discovery of their father's cap and gloves, the brothers Kazuma develop strange abilities. Joe, determined not to be walked over anymore, decides to make use of his newfound strength by returning to boxing. Zack, on the other hand, will use his increased cognitive abilities to confront the corruption within his law enforcement hierarchy. Meanwhile, the Gospels encroach further into the territory of the Darumas, the local mafia. A gang war is declared! Can the two thrive against all odds, thrown into a sprawling metropolis commanded by corrupt mafia gangs? A series recommended by Tony Valente, author of the animated-adapted manga series Radiant!

In a mafia-governed city where corruption and violence is commonplace, this manga follows two brothers who find a mysterious artifact that will change their lives forever Joe and Zack lost their father when they were young. Since then, the two brothers have chosen vastly different paths: Zack is a policeman, while Joe is a food delivery boy. Yet despite their differences, both share a gift for boxing. However, the discovery of mysterious artifacts left by their late father is about to change their lives forever . . . Can the two thrive against all odds, thrown into a sprawling metropolis commanded by corrupt mafia gangs?

An exhilarating manga following the journey taken by a boy and his migrating village across a frigid post-apocalyptic setting riddled with folkloric monsters There once was a land where humans and monsters both lived. The sun protected the humans during the day, but at night the monsters were on the prowl. On the day that the sun disappeared forever behind the clouds, the terrifying monsters, no longer warded off by the sunlight, hunted the humans in the day and the night. For almost thirty years, Saber and his village were cut off from the rest of the world. They have no choice but to communicate with each other using sign language to avoid the monsters, who can track them by sound and especially by voice. However, the village encounters trouble when a young woman named Luna arrives in the village. She tells them that there is a better way to fight monsters—by becoming monsters themselves. This is only the beginning of a harrowing and thrilling adventure. The villagers leave everything behind, traversing the looming mountains that surround them to find other humans who can help them. In order to escape a life devoid of peace, it is up to Luna and the villagers to summon something they have long forgotten—the courage to live.

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The world's most famous lovers are now sworn enemies dueling to the death! In this Shakespearean Western, warrior-for-hire (and pregnant) Juliet Capulet is hired to protect a border town nunnery from the evil forces led by her ex Romeo. As they prepare, she reluctantly reunites with her old allies, including Hamlet, Othello, Puck (a "Magnificent Shakespeare Seven") but they soon discover something rotten in the state of the nunnery and a magical force that dreams are made on... all while Juliet must determine if the father of her child is Hamlet... or the man she must kill, Romeo. Pulitzer Prize-winner writer Anthony Del Col (Luke Cage: Everyman, I Escaped a Chinese Internment Camp) and artist Stefan Tosheff bring reboot Kill Shakespeare with this fantasy Western that's tailor-made for fans of Neil Gaiman, Fables and Lore Olympus.

Somewhere between pure exhilaration and sheer terror is Almost Dead! After having an accident on her way home to visit her family, Sara Walker awakens to find that the world has changed. Now she must travel up the Eastern Seaboard, using suppressed survival skills she learned as a child, in hopes of reuniting with her loved ones in the midst of a viral pandemic that has turned humans into monsters. Set in modern day 2005, Sara unites with old acquaintances and new friends along the way, and her struggle to survive will be both an unexpectedly exciting journey and an absolute horror. Almost Dead is a new post-apocalyptic horror-drama adventure about triumph, growth and the resiliency of the human spirit brought to you by writer and Comic Con Radio / Spoiler Magazine founder Galaxy along with artists Ryan Benjamin and Rodrigo Zayas that redefines the genre, with its cinematic approach and attention to detail. Relentlessly vicious, Almost Dead isn't your typical apocalyptic story. Tying in conspiracy with historical flashbacks and showing how perhaps everything we've learned in our textbooks has been altered over time. Almost Dead: Season One collects the first season of the hit comic book series, along with cover gallery and bonus material.

Filled with true tales of the New York mob, with the most colorful characters of the era, from John Gotti to Don King to Frank Sinatra, making appearances throughout the graphic novel, at its heart, Last of the Gladiators is a love story. A love story between a father and a son. Based on the acclaimed memoir by James LaRossa Jr., and told through his eyes, Last of the Gladiators is the story of how a young man finds his own identity and place in the world, while growing up the son of one of the most outsized and outrageously successful personalities in the history of New York City, a father LaRossa Jr. always called his "true north." In the end, Last of the Gladiators is the story of what it takes and what it means to become, and to be, a true man.

Explore the Valiant Universe in THE VALIANT, a captivating series ideal for new readers. This epic narrative unites iconic heroes like Bloodshot, Eternal Warrior, and Ninjak, alongside the enigmatic Geomancer, to face an ancient, otherworldly menace. It's your gateway to exploring a universe where legends live, battles rage, and myths come to life. Contains the detailed history of the Valiant Universe! From New York Times best-selling writers Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), and Eisner Award winning artist Paolo Rivera (Daredevil) comes an epic ten millennia in the making! Content: The Valiant #1-4, Rai: The History of the Valiant Universe, Bloodshot Reborn #0-5.

HARBINGER immerses you in a world where the Renegades, super-powered teens, defy the law and confront their own complex realities. Led by psionic Peter Stanchek, these outcasts evade authorities while traversing the country. Their quest transcends mere escape; united, they confront the Harbinger Foundation and its enigmatic leader, Toyo Harada. Joining forces with other troubled, powerful youths, they aim to dismantle Harada's empire. This series offers new readers a dynamic, fresh perspective on the superhero narrative. Contains the first appearance of the Renegades, Toyo Harada, Faith, and many other Valiant Universe characters! The series is masterfully written by Joshua Dysart (Swamp Thing), and features the artistic talents of Khari Evans (Thor), Barry Kitson (The Adventures of Superman), and Lee Garbett (Batgirl). Content: Harbinger #0-14, Harbinger Wars #1-4.

Reproducing the initial eleven issues of the world's first true science-fiction comic, this seminal collection exemplifies the genre's Golden Age. Full of vivid artistry and narrative twists, the trailblazing series features wildly imaginative tales of nuclear apocalypse, interstellar adventures, and glittering utopias.

Spenningens mester er tilbake med ny roman om den populære Courtney-familien!I Wilbur Smiths nyeste roman møter vi Saffron Courtney og ektemannen hennes, Gerhard, i kjølvannet av andre verdenskrig. Selv om krigen er over, er ikke nasjonalsosialismen død. Saffron og Gerhard blir truet, og plutselig er de fanget i en katt-og-mus-lek og et komplott som vil sende bølger gjennom Europa. Samtidig brygger det opp til revolusjon i Kenya, landet familien Courtney har vært tilknyttet i flere generasjoner, og blodsutgytelse virker uunngåelig.Verden er i endring. Er det opp til Saffron å hindre at det blir til det verre?"En mester blant historiefortellere" – Sunday Times]]>