New Releases by Antony Johnston

A stylish new edition of the acclaimed graphic novel adaptation of Alex Rider''s second thrilling mission.Investigations into the "accidental" deaths of two of the world''s most powerful men have revealed just one link: both had a son attending Point Blanc Academy, a school for rebellious rich kids run by the sinister Dr Grief and set high in the French Alps. Armed with a new collection of gadgets, Alex must infiltrate the academy as a pupil and establish the truth about what is really happening there.

When his guardian dies in suspicious circumstances, Alex Rider goes from schoolboy to superspy within days as his world is turned upside down. Forcibly recruited into MI6, Alex must discover the truth about the Stormbreaker computer.

On the run and under siege! The odds are stacked against Baboushka, but there''s more to this situation than mere piracy and she''s about to find out who she can really trust!

Settling back into her old criminal ways is like riding a bike for Baboushka but the sudden appearance of armed pirates ensures this ride will be full of bumps and bullets! Dry land is a hundred miles away and can she keep her head above water?

CODENAME BABOUSHKA is an action-packed modern pulp spy thriller full of high-stakes thrills in exotic locations, with a kick-ass female hero in the style of James Bond and Modesty Blaise! Written by ANTONY JOHNSTON (THE FUSE, The Coldest City, Daredevil) and illustrated by SHARI CHANKHAMMA (SHELTERED, The Sisters'' Luck). The enigmatic Contessa is a wealthy socialite, the last heiress to a noble Russian line and secretly a deadly assassin! Blackmailed by the US government to carry out dirty jobs even the CIA can''t sanction, she''s got nothing to lose...and everything to fight for!

The hit sci-fi western epic continues with a very special collection, featuring all the previously uncollected one-shot issues from the series so far into one trade paperback! Features guest art from Ignatz Award-winner Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Eisner Award-winner Chuck BB (Black Metal), Eisner Award-nominee Joe Infurnari (Borrowed Time), and a full-color, double-length story from regular series artist Christopher Mitten!

One Hundred years after the world-changing catastrophe known as the "Big Wet," the city of Newbegin faces its most dangerous challenge yet—an army of Sand-Eaters bent on destruction! Jakob joins the Watch to defend the city, and intrigue grips the council, as politics, religion, and high explosives combine to make on engaging, action-packed read.

The sci-fi western epic continues! Michael and Abi have resumed their search for A-Ree-Yass-I, leaving the city''s troubles behind them. But before they can cross the wasteland they must face the Dog Tribes—bands of nomads who live and die with hounds by their side. As two tribes go to war, Michael and Abi are caught in the middle! But help can come from the most unlikely of places.

The hit sci-fi western epic continues! After the Sand-Eater attack, the city of Newbegin is in turmoil as the Sunner rebellion gathers strength and Marcus seems to lose interest in the council. Follow the next six months through the eyes of Jakob, Skot, Yan, Dexus, and Golden Voice, with a chapter dedicated to each point of view in this latest collection of the series that Comics Should Be Good called "a masterpiece!"

Michael and Abi continue their journey West, through the wasteland—with the assassin Gerr secretly at their side! But after a mysterious midnight visit in the desert, they come across the town of Godsholm—but will the townsfolk aid them in their quest for A-Ree-Yass-I or bring it to a halt?

Collects Daredevil (1964) #508-512 and Shadowland: After the Fall #1. It''s the battle for the soul of Matt Murdock! Daredevil has taken over The Hand, hoping to transform the clan of coldblooded killers into a force for justice. But after returning from Japan, it''s Daredevil who''s changed. He''s locked down Hell''s Kitchen - placing it under martial law and his friends have no choice but to confront him. Foggy Nelson, Dakota North, Power Man and Iron Fist brave the dangers of Shadowland to save Matt Murdock. Meanwhile, Master Izo and Elektra travel to Japan to learn the ninjas'' true plan for Daredevil!

THE PARANOID DARK FANTASY CONTINUES! Rascal has escaped the city -- and the clutches of the terrible Umbral shadow-creatures, disguised as humans! But danger also haunts the dark mist of the Bulaswode, and as betrayal prepares to stab her in the back, Rascal must choose whether to trust her friends...or an Umbral! Master worldbuilders ANTONY JOHNSTON (THE FUSE, Wasteland) and CHRISTOPHER MITTEN (Criminal Macabre, Wasteland) bring you a dark fantasy unlike anything you''ve seen before! Collects UMBRAL #7-12.

"IF IT BLEEDS"

Alan Moore''s performance works making up the play Another Suburban Romance are translated into print and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories.

As the hit sci-fi western epic approaches its end, this penultimate volume collects all the previously uncollected one-shot issues from the series in one trade paperback! With guest art from Eisner award nominee Brett Weldele (SURROGATES), plus exciting newcomers Sandy Jarrell and Omar Olivera! Get the lowdown on all the remaining stories in WASTELAND, before the series’ cataclysmic conclusion!

''IN NOBODY WE TRUST'' Only Rascal can save...Shayim and Munty?! But not before she decides it''s time for a pretty drastic change. And that''s not even mentioning what she sees in the blade, or who follows her into the woods. It''s time to stand and fight!

"THERE, IN THE GLEAMINGÉ" Rascal gets in trouble. So what else is new? ...Well, the Mistwalker finally lives up to its name, Dalone finds something that shouldn''t exist in the darkness, and you won''t believe who''s in the cage. Stick that in your Oculus and smoke it.

Da una sceneggiatura di Alan Moore per un film mai realizzato prende vita Fashion Beast, scritto da Anthony Johnston e disegnato da Facundo Percio. La vita di Doll è cambiata in una notte, da guardarobiera in discoteca a modella per il mago della moda, il misterioso Celestine. Cosa succederà adesso che Doll è scappata con un prezioso vestito dello stilista addosso?

Il 1985 è stato un anno cruciale per Alan Moore: era al lavoro su Swamp Thing e V for Vendetta quando su proposta di Malcolm McLaren, il manager dei Sex Pistols, accettò di scrivere una sceneggiatura per un film ispirato a La Bella e la Bestia. Fashion Beast non venne mai girato e, a quasi trent’anni di distanza, Anthony Johnston e Facundo Percio ne realizzano una versione a fumetti sotto la supervisione dello stesso Moore. La storia del gender bender Doll, proiettato ll’improvviso nel crudele mondo della moda, è un nuovo piccolo capolavoro a fumetti.

Fashion Beast continua con un numero che vi lascerà senza fiato. Dopo le rivelazioni sul passato di Celestine, per Doll è ora di fare i conti con le proprie origini, per capire dove la porterà il futuro. E “Tomboy” le darà una mano... Da una sceneggiatura originale di Alan Moore per un film mai girato.

Da una sceneggiatura di Alan Moore! Ai tempi di Watchmen Moore scrisse la sceneggiatura per un film per Malcolm McLaren, il manager dei Sex Pistols. Nasce così Fashion Beast, in cui la vita di Doll si incrocia con quella di un ragazzo ambizioso e di uno stilista misterioso... Dal genio di Alan Moore una struggente storia ambientata nel mondo della moda.

La drammatica conclusione! Fashion Beast, lo sconvolgente fumetto di Antony Johnston e Facundo Percio, tratto da una sceneggiatura del genio del fumetto Alan Moore, arriva al suo emozionante epilogo. Il destino di Doll si compie e, con esso, quello di tutti coloro che gravitano nell’orbita del grande stilista Celestine.

"TWISTING THE KNIFE" The Redguard are closing in, the Kin are on the trail, and the Wodelings aren''t letting their new prisoners out of their sight! But even a simple trip through the forest is anything but simple in the world of UMBRAL--as Rascal is about to find out!

"WHAT WHISPERS IN A WODE" What indeed! But don''t worry, you''ll find out soon enough -- after some sword-fighting, horse-stealing, spooky-forestriding, soldier-tracking, nightmare-enduring, and corpsefinding, of course! Also: a teensy bit of Mistwalker. See how nice we are to you?

"KILLING THE SUNRISE" BOOK TWO STARTS HERE! Rascal has escaped the Umbral in the city (uh, spoilers?) and now she heads for the mountainous Sunrise homestead. But even here not everyone is who they seem, and before the dawn a blade will flash in the dark...

Collects UMBRAL #1-6 AN INCREDIBLE NEW DARK FANTASY STARTS HERE! The young thief called Rascal witnesses the horrific and brutal murder of the royal family - now the world''s dark legends will be relived, and only Rascal even knows it''s happening! Master worldbuilders ANTONY JOHNSTON (Wasteland, Daredevil) and CHRISTOPHER MITTEN (Wasteland, Criminal Macabre) bring you a new fantasy world rich in mythology, history, and blood!

"CHASING SHADOWS" THE CONCLUSION TO BOOK ONE! Rascal runs from the Redguard''s clutches-but it will cost her more than she can imagine! Where can she go? Who can she trust? Are you sure? Because nothing seems certain any more. And by the end of this issue, nobody will be above suspicion!

THE MYTH OF HISTORY: Did you really think we could get through five issues without doing a bit of "now harken ye to these olde legends?" Then you haven''t been paying attention. There are clues in here! Important ones! And gods fighting with swords, too, if you like that sort of thing. Some do.