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As the world's only superhero, Alpha One is an icon of hope to all mankind--but at what price? While the population is inspired from a distance by their savior, police captain Gabriel Cole has gotten close enough to discover the mystery behind Alpha One's public origin, and that his twisted plans to create a utopia are more dangerous than anyone could dream. This Mighty edition collects all twelve issues of the acclaimed series, three rare eight-page stories, and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes sketches and script.

Superstar artist GUILLEM MARCH is well known for his DC Comics work(Batman, Joker, Harley Quinn) and his creator-owned Image book, KARMEN. Thiscompanion to the sold out COVER GIRLS showcases his best and most breathtakingartwork, including beautifully crafted European adult projects like Monika andThe Dream. Plus, more than two hundred full-color images including covers,pin-ups, sketches, and process work all celebrating the female form. It alsofeatures a delightfully spicy 20-page comic released in English for the firsttime ever, as well as his run of acclaimed Vampirella covers.

Manga 100 is bursting with the most popular and fun-to-draw characters found in manga and anime, including schoolgirls and boys, humorous kids, fantasy characters, exotic animals, and other fan favorites. The step-by-step projects range from very simple faces and figures to more complex characters and scenes. Many of the characters showcase big emotions, a hallmark of manga, and eye-catching action poses. While drawing these varied and appealing characters, artists will learn important basics of drawing manga faces and bodies, expressions, poses, and even simplified backgrounds.

A crisis of faith follows a mother and daughter in this beautifully rendered, harrowing WWII memoirWith the heartrending We Are on Our Own, Miriam Katin recounts the story of her escape from German-occupied Hungary as a child, led by her determined mother. The two fled Budapest near the end of WWII and at the age of sixty-three Katin enshrined her memory in these extraordinary pages, originally published in hardcover more than fifteen years ago.In 1944, Miriam is a toddler beloved by her dog Rexy, but when her mother is forced to give up their "Jewish dog" to the German authorities, Miriam's world begins to unravel. The two flee to the countryside after faking their deaths and traversing lands blanketed with snow. Miriam's fragmented childhood memories of forests, chocolate, strange men, and the noise of war are reconstituted in this beautifully told epic journey where the innocence of a child is set against unthinkable violence.Another crisis, one of faith, haunts the severed family on their path. Struggling to reunite with Miriam's father who has been conscripted to the Hungarian army, mother and daughter contemplate God, wondering how He could allow such destruction. Poetic words of the Torah combine with images of war as Miriam examines the theological dilemma both victims as well as survivors of the Shoah. When Miriam and her mother hide with a winemaker, they soothe their nerves with the tonic, reciting "God is red. God is in the glass." God, they understand, is in the very human will to survive, and in that pursuit of survival, we are truly on our own.

A cutting portrayal of the pursuit of work-life balance from the cartoonist of Shit is RealTo achieve the proper work-life balance perhaps we just need the right therapist to coach us through our day-to-day. Anita, Sandra, and Dex have ambitions. Anita wants to move from making utility ceramics to fine-art sculpture but her pent-up dissatisfaction results in an outburst that puts her studio mate's work at risk. Sandra juggles her practical administrative day job at a startup with her wellness-influencer channel, finding both in jeopardy when a messy affair with a coworker comes to light. In another corner of the same startup, Dex's innovative ideas are rejected, leading him to spend his days hacking and working as a bike courier. All three are disillusioned with the daily grind. As the pressure for self-improvement builds, they end up looking to the same therapist for answers.Soon the boundaries between work and life begin to bleed into each other and it becomes increasingly impossible to find balance. All the solace the characters expect their therapist to provide is obscured by her quirks, whims, and psycho-parlance, leading to sessions that are neglectful at best and actively inhibit growth at worst. In striking colors and trippy transformational sequences, Aisha Franz captures the comedic absurdity of contemporary work life and the wellness culture in Work Life Balance.

Geronimo Stilton's dealt with mummies, ninjas, and pirates, but this may be the first time he's come face to face with... ghosts! Can the scaredy-mouse overcome his fears and get to the bottom of the mystery for a big scoop for his newspaper, The Rodent's Gazette? For help, who's he gonna call? His ghost-bustin' relatives, of course! Geronimo and his family need to travel to a haunted museum in Africa for this globe-trekking, teeth-chattering spooky adventure, whether Geronimo likes it or not! Based on the hit animated series.

This unique, family-friendly Christmas addition to the bestselling Action Bible line tells the story of Jesus' birth from 25 "eyewitnesses"--such as the young student in the East who first saw the star, Zechariah, the innkeeper, the dove in the stable rafters--and includes fun discussion prompts for great conversations throughout Advent and the holiday season.

Lutz's parents refuse to accept him becoming a merchant and he runs away from home after they argue. News of the dispute quickly reaches the Gilberta Company, and only when Myne and the High Priest arrange a mediation between the involved parties do they reach a resolution.With peace finally restored, Myne can focus on making books again... Or can she? After taking Wilma and Rosina as attendants, she finds herself dealing with yet another war of words!Follow Myne's latest adventures in this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers!

Miles Morales and Shift embark on an interdimensional quest! Their first stop is Brooklyn - but not the one they know. They're entering the Empire of the Spider! Prepare to discover a horrific timeline where Miles' clone Selim rules with an iron fist! The only thing standing in the way of this evil Spider-Man's oppressive regime is a rebellion led by some familiar faces: General Ganke Lee and a very grown-up and extremely badass Capitán Billie Morales! But who else from Miles' family is out there? And what is he prepared to sacrifice to save the ones he loves? The Miles and Shift who set out on this journey through the Multiverse aren't going to be the same people who come back. Why is that? Ask Ultimatum! Collecting MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #37-42.

"Someone from Spidey's past has captured the Sinister Six and used them to create the truly terrifying Sinister Adaptoid! Can the webbed wonder possibly triumph against the overwhelming might of an android that boasts the powers of all of his deadliest foes? And who is the face behind the Adaptoid's attack? Brace yourself for one of the biggest adventures in Spider-history -- and you won't believe how it ends!"--

"The multiverse's mightiest heroes! On an alternate Earth where Wakanda has been crushed and the Black Panther is a forgotten legend, one man known as T'Challa will forge a new legacy for himself as the Invincible Vibranium Man -- and deliver hope to a planet caught in the grips of the god-slaughtering King Killmonger! Elsewhere in the multiverse, Steve Rogers -- a mild-mannered ninety-pound guy from New York -- suddenly wakes up in a jail cell. Even weirder, every other prisoner is also named...Steve Rogers. Plus, meet the most broken Thor in all of existence...and the elite high fliers and photon-armed commandos of the Carol Corps! But can any of them stand in the way of Doctor Doom and his Masters of Evil, as they reshape every world in their terrifying image?"--

"Hibiki and the girls enter a basketball tournament as a team, but Eimi and Hibiki suck at basketball! Everyone decides to start a special training program to improve their court skills ... but can they see it to the end, or will they drop the ball?"--Provided by publisher.

"Margot, a witch, and Elena, a rock musician, are both having a bad day and emotions run high during their first encounter, which could either become the start of a new relationship or curse them both to certain doom."--

"Hye-sung spent his entire life believing he was an alpha, the jackpot of the genetic lottery. His world is flipped upside down when he learns that he isn't a dominating alpha, but a submissive omega instead! His frustration redlines whenever he crosses paths with the handsome Dojin, a true alpha. Supposedly, Dojin can't stand omegas, but sparks fly when he butts heads with Hye-sung, and their explosive arguments set off an unexpectedly spicy relationship. Is their sizzling chemistry truly just pheromones?!"--

After the triumphant sale of their anime at Comet-A, the Eizouken crew head to the hills to enjoy their first vacation together over the winter school break.

The long-awaited companion title to MY MONSTER BOYFRIEND is finally here! The latest in the Smut Peddler series of high-end erotic anthologies, MY MONSTER GIRLFRIEND shows off the femme side of sexy ghosts, werewolves, demons, and other horrors that go bump in the night. No bedside table can be complete without this collection of spicy tales from the dark side in the tried-and-true Smut Peddler style: broadly diverse, sex-positive, consent-driven, and tons of fun!

As one of Entertainment Weekly’s “10 Best Comics of 2021,” BARBARIC – featuring Owen the Barbarian and his bloodthirsty companion Axe – returns in a whirlwind of blood, humor, and mayhem with an evil demigod, vampires, and rampaging monsters with BARBARIC Vol. 2: AXE TO GRIND!Hailed as one of the best comics of 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, Thrillist, Screen Rant, and more, bestselling BARBARIC returns with its second explosive volume: Axe to Grind! When a foe from Owen's past returns, he embarks on a bloody mission to succeed where he once failed and kill a malevolent demigod. Which suits Axe just fine, considering he hasn't gotten drunk on god blood yet! Meanwhile, Owen's former barbarian comrade, now a timid vampire, gets cold feet about a life of violence. But in the world of BARBARIC, where orcs, giant spiders, and devil bats roam the land, and doing good is full of gore, is there any other way? For fans of BRZRKR!, The Witcher, Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, Heathen, Rat Queens, and Dungeons and Dragons! Collects the second three-issue miniseries (Axe to Grind) and the special one-shot standalone (Harvest Blades)! It’s just … BARBARIC! From writer Michael Moreci (Wasted Space, The Plot, and Revealer) and artist Nathan C. Gooden (Brandon Sanderson's Dark One, The RUSH, Vampire: The Masquerade)! Own a whole lot of Owen, Axe, and the BARBARIC universe with: Barbaric Vol. 1: Murderable Offenses (hardcover) Barbaric Vol. 1: Murderable Offenses (trade paperback) Barbaric Vol. 2: Axe to Grind (trade paperback) Barbaric Vol. 3: Hell to Pay (trade paperback) Queen of Swords: A Barbaric Tale (trade paperback) Barbaric Vol. 4: Born in Blood (trade paperback) PRAISE FOR BARBARIC "Deadpool meets Game of Thrones." -- Deadline ‘One of the “10 Best Comics of 2021…” Barbaric took only three issues to establish itself as a first-rate comic.’ - Entertainment Weekly ‘One of the “Best Comics of 2021…” It's a funny, gory, weird comic with stunning art in muted colors.’ – Thrillist ‘One of the “Best Comic Books and Graphic Novels of 2021…” the “excellent…violent, expletive-filled fantasy epic Barbaric never holds back… It’s bloody spectacular.”’ - Screen Rant "... fantastic!" - Alex Segura (Award-winning and bestselling author of Secret Identity) "Man o man! It is a glorious time to be reading comics. Barbaric ... delivers on the action, the violence & the funny! ... a meaty read. Bravo!" --- George G. Gustines (Writer - The New York Times) "Don't miss this book!" Scott Snyder (Writer - American Vampire, Batman, Justice League (DC Comics); Wytches (Image)) “Barbaric is excellent. Beautifully drawn and brilliantly written, it’s epic, action-packed, and utterly hilarious.” Nicholas Eames (Author - Kings of the Wyld) “Barbaric is a riotous, hearty stew of wit and gore… Long may Owen and Axe trod their bloodstained path, bringing us along for the adventure.” Jonathan French (Author - The Grey Bastards) "This comic is absolutely badass. A sentient wise-cracking morally correct axe that punishes the wicked. And its human. SO. DAMNED. GOOD." John Hornor Jacobs (Author - This Dark Earth, Infernal Machines, A Lush and Seething Hell) "This book is seriously great. Do not miss out!" Darick Robertson (Artist, Co-Creator of The BOYS, Co-Exec Producer) "From the legitimate belly laugh ...to the air-punching violence throughout to the eyebrow-raising final page, this is a perfect example of exactly why I read comics. To be entertained. " - Big Comic Page "Barbaric looks set to be, without a doubt, one of the finest titles Vault has published, an achievement enhanced by the fact most of Vault’s line is top tier stuff." - Pipedream Comics "Barbaric ... really does have that it factor that makes me very excited to read more. There’s tons of bloody action, humor, smart ideas, and some heart. This is without question the best debut I've read this year." - Panel Patter BARBARIC is the best new comic of 2021 and a must-read for all fans of fantasy and action comics." - Kaboooooom "A visually stunning, incredibly funny, action-packed bloody tale." - Comic Book Yeti "A raucous and rambunctious read." - The Fanboy Factor "This book is a wild ride that you just have to experience for yourself. It has all the potential to be one of the best Vault books ever, which is a hard seat to take with so many amazing books." - Wandering Nerd Girl "This is a highly entertaining book with some absolutely spectacular writing, witty dialogue and fantastic interior artwork." - Reading With A Flight Ring

"This fictional biography of Batman explores the way Bruce Wayne's perseverance and commitment to justice carried him through battles against villains, even without traditional superpowers"--

"This fictional biography of Superman explores the way Clark Kent was super because of his actions, not just his powers and is the perfect way to introduce the superhero to young readers"--

"Mey-Rin and Ran-Mao's victory is secured as they thoroughly dismantle the operation in North Yorkshire. Meanwhile, Baldo and Lau are headed to Wiltshire to investigate a sanatorium for war veterans that is rumored to be headed by a "miracle healer." The skeptical cook is disinclined to believe in the existence of angels--but the incredulous sight that unfolds before his eyes might change his mind."--Provided by publisher.

"The six hair-raising stories selected for this collection feature an array of unnerving characters and scenarios brought to life in Inuki's signature art style, in the tradition of Junji Ito, Kazuo Umezu, Shintaro Kago, and Junko Mizuno."--Provided by publisher.

"Pearl has always felt more comfortable in the sea than surrounded by the people in her sleepy South African town who always seem to let her down. But when a new friend from below the surface is taken by poachers, Pearl may need a little help after all. Since her mother left, Pearl has spent more and more time in the ocean, fishing to help her father pay the bills. But when she gets mixed up with a group of illegal abalone poachers and starts diving near a restricted wreck, Pearl meets an ancient sea monster named Otto--who isn't quite as monstrous as she thought. And when Otto's enemies come back to finish what they started, Pearl is the only one who can save him, but only if she has the courage to let go of her past and open up to others--including the girl from class she's got a crush on. With her one-eyed pup sidekick and a whole lot of nerve, Pearl may just be able to save Otto and finally tell the truth to her father... and, more importantly, to herself. With vibrant full-color illustrations, Pearl of the Sea is a South African adventure story exploring how we are both bound to and freed by nature, seen through the eyes of a tough teen-aged heroine determined to live life by her own rules"--Provided by publisher.

William Shakespeare is often called the greatest actor/poet/playwright of all time, but less widely known is that he was also the Elizabethan Era's greatest crimefighter! Gail Simone calls No Holds Bard "...brilliantly written, gorgeously illustrated. This is why I am in love with comics."When Queen Elizabeth I is kidnapped, only the dramatic duo of William Shakespeare and William Page in their superhero alter-egos, THE BARD and PAGE can save her! In this globe-trotting graphic novel, The Bard and Page butt heads and come to blows with contemporaries and fictional characters alike, from Sir Francis Bacon and Kit Marlowe to Puck and a zombified Richard III. As they get closer to the truth behind Shakespeare's world-renowned intelligence, they'll find out the deeper meaning behind love, labor, and losing it!  Casting Shakespeare as an egotistical detective by way of the Adam West Batman TV show, this throwback comedy is filled with in-jokes and heart that will leave groundlings and seasoned thespians alike clamoring for more. No Holds Bard is a literary lampoon that's half love letter, half satire, and all written in iambic pentameter!

"The Spy Ninjas finally have the upper hand! Chad and Vy have discovered a super secret project Zorgo base. It's filled with gadgets, gizmos and some serious technology. Chad and Vy just have to show some of this to the other Spy Ninjas. They bring a VR headset home with them, but it's more than meets the eye. Chad and Vy try on the headset and get sucked into a virtual world! This can't be good. Complete with digital bosses, exploding food, and wacky characters, will the Spy Ninjas be able to escape or will project Zorgo prevail once and for all?"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of art, short stories, and more that no bookworm should miss! This fanbook covers material up to and including Part 4 Volume 1. Inside, find an abundance of supplementary content like design sheets for new characters, an extensive family tree, and seven short stories not found in the light novels. This fanbook also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes reports from a Bookworm drama CD recording session and another Q&A with author Miya Kazuki featuring reader questions.

A Wonderful SummerSummer finally comes to a close for Makoto and her friends—but not without incident! In Aomori, Beachy makes a surprise visit and helps Chinatsu with a summer project that’s out of this world. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, Akane gets sauced and puts Makoto’s plans to return to Aomori on hold. And when Makoto gets back, she’ll find plenty of surprises waiting for her. However, the biggest surprise comes when her friends find Makoto in a compromising situation that might just expose her status as a witch.

LET'S FINISH THIS!The final battle is underway, and the fate of Tortus hangs in the balance! It's up to regular folks outside the Sanctuary to fight the army of apostles. Despite their efforts, the defending forces are pushed back—but just when it looks like all hope is lost, our hero's trump card kicks in! Meanwhile, Hajime faces off against Ehitruje, the self-proclaimed god of this world. If Hajime has any hope of rescuing his beloved vampire princess and going home, he'll have to be even better than the world's strongest!The final volume!