New Releases by Alex Irvine

As riots ignite across the continent, Titus King incites further hostility by taking his hate speech to the Glasshutte, while in Prague, Jensen learns the real reason behind the demegogue¡¯s affront.

Before he was Ant-Man, Scott Lang was a master thief who wanted to change his ways. But he didn''t expect to change his height! So when Dr. Hank Pym recruits him to wear a super-powered suit that shrinks him down to the size of an insect, he reluctantly realizes his life of breaking-and-entering is far from over. Working with Hank and his daughter, Hope, Scott must plan and execute a takedown of Darren Cross, Hank''s protégé, who has become so power hungry, he''s willing to sell the technology of the suit to the highest bidder. Even if that bigger is an international terrorist organization... © 2016 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

New York Collapse is an in-world fictionalized companion to one of the biggest video game releases of 2016: Tom Clancy''s The Division from Ubisoft. Within this discarded survivalist field guide, written before the collapse, lies a mystery—a handwritten account of a woman struggling to discover why New York City fell. The keys to unlocking the survivor''s full story are hidden within seven removable artifacts, ranging from a full-city map to a used transit card. Retrace her steps through a destroyed urban landscape and decipher her clues to reveal the key secrets at the heart of this highly anticipated game.

With society still reeling from the Aug Incident - the Illuminati orchestrated event which caused augmented individuals to mindlessly attack their ''natural'' counterparts - anti-aug sentiment is at an all-time global high. Task Force 29 - an Interpol-funded coalition, created to quash the rising tide of terrorist activity - stands as the world''s main defence against total anarchy. In the city of Prague, where tension is especially high, the team''s latest recruit, Adam Jensen, readies for his first mission with the unit. But being augmented himself, how will the former SWAT officer handle himself when faced with the grim reality of the mechanical apartheid? Welcome to the darker side of Deus Ex in this thrilling prologue to the upcoming new instalment, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. "Alex Irvine has introduced us to a new story while staying true to the elements of the game¡u00ad it¡¯s a solid start, and promises an interesting story." ¨C Big Comic Page "This is great. 9/10" ¨C Adventures in Poor Taste "8 out of 10" ¨C Pixel Rated "I can recommend it for anyone who can¡¯t wait to get their cyber fix before the game hits stores later this year." ¨C Comic Buzz

Following the record-shattering successes of Marvel''s The Avengers in 2012, The Avengers must reassemble to combat the robotic menace of Ultron! Acclaimed writer/director Joss Whedon and producer Kevin Feige return, along with the all-star cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers/Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow) and Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton/Hawkeye). They are joined by Emmy Award- winner James Spader (Lincoln, The Blacklist) as Ultron. For the first time in print, experience the excitement of the complete cinematic story of Marvel''s Avengers: Age of Ultron. © 2016 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel''s Guardians of the Galaxy tells the story of a group of cosmic misfits--Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot--who band together to protect a mysterious orb against Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. For the first time in print, experience the excitement of the complete origin story as told in Marvel''s: Guardians of the Galaxy. ©2015 MARVEL. All Rights Reserved.

Read all of Avenger''s Phase One with this boxed set including the first five titles! Boxed Set includes: Phase One: Captain America, Phase One: Iron Man, Phase One: Thor, Phase One: The Incredible Hulk, and Phase One: Marvel''s The Avengers. © 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

Read all of Avenger''s Phase One with this boxed set including the first five titles! Boxed Set includes: Phase One: Captain America, Phase One: Iron Man, Phase One: Thor, Phase One: The Incredible Hulk, and Phase One: Marvel''s The Avengers. © 2015 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.

THE OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE MOST EAGERLY AWAITED GAME OF 2015 -- BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT! The Joker''s death has left a void in the Gotham City underworld--a void the Riddler seeks to fill in the deadliest way possible. Creating a path of death and destruction, the criminal mastermind places Batman and Robin in an unwinnable scenario, with the clock ticking down the moments to disaster. TM & (c) DC Comics. (s15)

Gathered together by S.H.I.E.L.D, Captain America, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Hawkeye must protect the world from ultimate destruction. Join the action as these Super Heroes battle against Loki and his army for the fate of mankind as told in Marvel''s The Avengers. Re-live all of The Avengers'' individual stories before they reassemble in Marvel''s Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Once just a powerful and arrogant royal from another realm, Thor became one of Earth''s finest defenders. Join the action as this Super Hero battles for mankind in this complete origin story as told in Thor. Re-live all of The Avengers'' individual stories before they reassemble in Marvel''s Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Discover the secrets of the iconic vehicles from the Marvel Comics universe. They may be best known for getting around on their own steam, but sometimes even Marvel Super Heroes need some extra torque. This Haynes Manual takes a look at the amazing vehicles of the Marvel Comics universe, from the X-Men’s supersonic jet, The Blackbird, to the mighty Helicarrier that transports the Avengers into battle and the Green Goblin’s preferred method of travel, the Goblin Glider. Also covering less well-known modes of transport like Spider-Man’s custom beach buggy, the Spider-Mobile, this lavishly illustrated book forms a comprehensive guide to the iconic vehicles that have helped make the Marvel Universe so rich and compelling. Marvel Vehicles: Owner’s Workshop Manual comes complete with schematics and in-depth technical information, making it essential for Marvel fans everywhere. © 2014 Marvel

The attitudes and idiosyncracies of 50 different skateboarders considered and classified. From humble beginnings through to the modern day multi-million dollar industry it has become, skateboarding has been dragged from its outsider roots into the mainstream world. While the grizzled 80s skate veterans are up in arms that you can now buy a skateboard from nearly every mall or high street in nearly every town from LA to NYC, the fact of the matter is the skateboarding community has snowballed from counter-culture activity into a sport that appeals just as much to the underground as it does to the average kid on the street. Now you’re just as likely to see a skater sneaking into a local school as you are live on ESPN. With so many different strains of the skate family tree, it’s hard to keep track of all the different tribes out there, and that’s where So You Think You’re a Skateboarder comes in. Fifty examples from the contemporary skate scene are examined in an attempt to unravel what makes skaters tick. Skaters include the Pushy Parent spending every Sunday at the local park trying to convince his kid to love skating in the same way he did. Or the “friendly” Local, who’s been determinedly skating the same spot for the last 10 years and will be damned if he’s going to share it with any newcomers. The Wannabe Gangster spends as much time trying to nail bigspins as he does trying to emulate Biggie, and the Piss Drunk has spent the last four hours eyeballing shots of tequila and is about to attempt to boardslide the next handrail he can find.

For twenty-five years the colossal battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime has captivated Transformers fans around the world. Yet the full story of the conflict between the two most famous Transformers—everything that happened before Optimus and Megatron arrived on planet Earth—has always been a mystery . . . until now. Here, for the first time told in its entirety, is the thrilling saga of Optimus and Megatron before they were enemies, before they even knew each other. “Freedom is every Cybertronian’s right!” After Megatron utters these immortal words, the caste-bound planet of Cybertron is rocked to its foundations. Megatron, an undefeated gladiator thug, gives voice to the unspoken longings of the oppressed masses—and opens the mind of an insignificant data clerk to possibilities previously unthinkable. Long before becoming the honorable Optimus Prime, Orion Pax is a mere office underling, an unlikely candidate to answer an outlaw’s call to revolution. But Orion is determined to meet this defiant enemy of all that Cybertron stands for, no matter what he has to do, or how many laws he has to break. What happens between Orion Pax and Megatron forever changes the destiny of all Transformers. This gripping, action-packed novel reveals all the loyalties and treacheries, trust and betrayals, deadly violence and shining ideals, as well as the pivotal roles played by other characters, including Starscream, Sentinel Prime, Omega Supreme, and one of the thirteen original Primes, the last link to Cybertron’s glorious Golden Age. Discover how meek disciple Orion Pax becomes the fearless leader Optimus Prime; follow the tantalizing clues about the lost Matrix of Leadership and the lore surrounding it; find out why the two allies fighting a corrupt regime suddenly turn on each other, and what triggers their epic war. Transformers: Exodus provides everything fans ever wanted to know about one of the fiercest rivalries of all time.

From the mind of Joe Schreiber, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Death Troopers, comes the delirious successor to last year''s Darth Plagueis. In a tale of retribution and survival set before the events of The Phantom Menace, Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious dispatch Sith apprentice Darth Maul on a secret mission to infiltrate a criminal empire operating from inside Cog Hive Seven--a hidden prison teeming with the galaxy''s most savage criminals. There, he must contend against the scummiest and most villainous in gladiatorial death matches while carrying out his masters'' clandestine commands. Failure is not an option; success will ignite the revenge of the Sith against the Jedi Order.

"Based on the breakout Fox TV show "Sleepy Hollow," an unprecedented look inside the mind of Revolutionary War soldier and modern-day demon slayer Ichabod Crane, one of TV''s hottest new characters"--

This is a step-by-step guide to sculpting the human face. It is richly illustrated with both photographs and diagrams for creating detail. It comes from experienced sculptor and instructor Alex Irvine. Sculpting the human face presents a unique artistic challenge, but this richly illustrated guide thoroughly demystifies the process. Instructor Alex Irvine goes step-by-step, explaining everything from creating basic, rough outlines to surface refinements to finely detailed replicas, accompanied by photographs and sketches.

Alex Irvine Pacific Rim: HET OFFICIËLE BOEK VAN DE BIOSCOOPFILM IN DE STRIJD TEGEN MONSTERS CREËERDEN WE MONSTERS Als legioenen monsterlijke wezens, de Kaiju, uit de diepte van de oceaan oprijzen, breekt er een oorlog uit die miljoenen mensen het leven kost en alle middelen van bestaan dreigt te vernietigen. Om de Kaiju te bestrijden wordt een speciaal wapen ontwikkeld: de Jaeger, een kolossale robot die bestuurd wordt door twee aan elkaar verbonden piloten. Maar zelfs de Jaegers blijken kansloos tegen de meedogenloze Kaiju. Als ze bijna zijn verslagen, heeft het verdedigingsleger geen andere keus dan de hulp in te roepen van twee onwaarschijnlijke helden: de aan lagerwal geraakte piloot Raleigh Becket en de ongetrainde rekruut Mako Mori. Samen moeten ze een legendarische maar afgedankte Jaeger besturen. Het tweetal is de laatste hoop van de mensheid om de wereld van haar ondergang te redden.

The post-apocalyptic Dungeons & Dragons setting''s first-ever comic! Beneath a crimson sun lie wastelands of majestic desolation and cities of cruel splendor, where life hangs by a thread. Welcome to Athas! When an imprisoned gladiator named Grudvik escapes the city of Tyr, a part-time slave hunter and full-time dune trader is hired to bring back the fugitive. But after crossing swords, the pair must join forces to survive the harsh desert.

Don''t miss this expanded novelization of the action-packed film! After buying a model of the Unicorn, young reporter Tintin discovers a secret message hidden inside the mast of the ship. But what does it mean? Who are the three brothers, and why does it mention three Unicorns when there was only one vessel with that name? The clues start to pile up as Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy find themselves sailing, flying and riding camels around the globe on an epic adventure! Hot on the trail of the story, Tintin meets the hearty seadog Captain Haddock. Can the adventurers solve the mystery before the secret lands in the wrong hands?

THE ONLY HOPE AGAINST THE ULTIMATE DECEPTION In the clear blue skies above Long Island, two airplanes collide. Tony Stark watches the scene in horror and wishes he had the technology that is almost within his reach—a new hyperintelligent instant control system that could have given the aircraft advance warning. But Stark, an obsessive, increasingly troubled recluse, doesn’t know that his invention has been compromised. In fact, the collision was a carefully crafted hit on Madame Hydra, the final stage in Arnim Zola’s plan to seize control of HYDRA and get rid of Iron Man once and for all. The cunning adversary has already infiltrated Stark Industries security to develop a version of the instant control mechanism that will take over the armored suit and turn it against Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D. While Tony races to track down the source of the intrusion, Zola unleashes direly ingenious computer viruses and the ultimate secret weapon: a murderous clone army based on Stark’s most trusted friend. A puppet master of self-replicating terror, Zola is plunging a city into a war that threatens to consume all in its wake.

Sam and Dean Winchester know all the secrets their father recorded in his journal. Now you can, too. On November 2, 1983, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a demonic supernatural force. In the wake of the tragedy, their father, John, set out to learn everything he could about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America . . . and how to kill it. In his personal journal, he not only compiled folklore, legend, and superstition about all manner of otherworldly enemies but he also recorded his experiences—hunting the creature that killed his wife even as he raised his two sons. Part prequel, part resource guide, John Winchester''s Journal finally gives fans the ultimate companion book for Supernatural. It''s all here: the exorcism Sam and Dean used in "Phantom Traveler," John''s notes on everything from shape-shifters to Samuel Colt, Dean''s first hunt, Sam''s peewee soccer team . . . and John''s single-minded pursuit of a growing and deadly evil.

From acclaimed author Alexander C. Irvine comes a gritty near-future thriller in the paranoid, prophetic vein of Philip K. Dick and Richard K. Morgan. One hundred years from now, with Americans hooked into an Internet far more expansive and intrusive than today’s, the world has become a seamless market-driven experience. In this culture of capitalism run amok, entrepreneurs and politicians faced with rampant overcrowding in the nation’s penal system turn to a controversial new method of cutting costs: life-term buyouts. In theory, buyouts offer convicted murderers the chance to atone for their crimes by voluntarily allowing themselves to be put to death by the state in exchange for a one-time cash payment, shared among their heirs and victims, based on a percentage of what it would have cost taxpayers to house and feed them for the rest of their natural lives. It’s a win-win situation. At least that’s what Martin Kindred believes. And Martin is a man who desperately needs something to believe in, especially with his marriage coming apart and the murder of his brother, an L.A. cop brutally gunned down in the line of duty, unsolved. As the public face of the buyout program, Martin is a lightning rod for verbal and physical abuse–but he embraces every challenge, knowing his motives are pure. But when evidence comes to light that a felon in line for a buyout may have been involved with his brother’s death, Martin’s professional detachment threatens to turn into a personal vendetta that will jeopardize everything–and everyone–he holds dear. Inspired by today’s politics, Buyout is an unforgettable look at an all-too-believable future . . . and one man’s struggle to do the right thing.

Twenty-three years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a demonic supernatural force. Following the tragedy, their father, John, set out to teach his boys everything about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America . . . and how to kill it. Fans of the blockbuster television phenomenon can rejoice! A one-of-a-kind compilation of all of Sam and Dean''s demon-busting knowledge, The Supernatural Book of Monsters, Spirits, Demons, and Ghouls contains illustrations and detailed descriptions that catalogue the more than two dozen otherworldly enemies that most people believe exist only in folklore, superstition, and nightmares:vampires, ghosts, revenants, reapers, and even bloody clowns. You''ll find within these pages Sam and Dean''s notes, observations, and memories interwoven with sections of John Winchester''s invaluable journal, making this book the perfect companion to every thrilling episode—and an essential weapon in the secret war against the hidden creatures of the darkness!

The blockbuster series continues with this new original novel featuring one of Marvel Comics bestselling current superhero teams, The Ultimates, which includes Captain America, Iron Man, and the Norse god, Thor. Original.

Gotham''s never been so scorching, the Joker''s never been more despicable, and Batman'' s never been in such grave danger. With more than thirty fires raging out of control across the city, Gotham is indeed a hell on earth. But torching the population is small potatoes for the arsonist extraordinaire known as Enfer. The pyromaniac''s mad masterpiece is Arkham Asylum, blazing like a Roman candle and engineered to provide the perfect escape for Arkham''s most infamous inmate, the Joker. But the dire situation goes from bad to beyond monstrous when the archvillain''s path to freedom leads directly to the Dark Knight''s cave. The Joker believes in striking while the iron is hot . . . and now it''s never been hotter. After all, the diabolical villain has devised the ultimate joke: launch the mother of all crime waves, masquerading as the Caped Crusader himself! With Gotham erupting in flames and its #1 crime fighter fast becoming its #1 enemy, the burning question is: Who''s going to get the last laugh?

From award-winning author Alexander C. Irvine comes a compelling, fantastical riff on history and World War II. Spared fighting in Europe because of a bum hand, Jared wishes he could join the cause, instead of mindlessly sifting clay to be made into golems. But there is something that preys on his dreams: the devilish dwarf known as the Nain Rouge. In his youth, Jared once actually saw the Dwarf—a chilling creature that shows itself to individuals just before their demise. Now the Nain Rouge appears to be coming back for Jared himself. Many have a profound interest in Jared’s childhood run-in with the Dwarf—including a German spy, Jared’s hateful foreman at the golem factory, and a shape-shifting Indian shaman. But what could a simple man who earns a meager living possibly have to do with espionage and dark deeds? While Jared toils invisibly in the bowels of Henry Ford’s plant, the answer is about to reveal itself in a cataclysm of mythic and sinister proportions.