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Celebrate over twenty years of POWERS with Powers: The Best Ever -- a massive, original graphic novel that is both a perfect jumping on point for newcomers, and essential reading for longtime fans! Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling, Peabody and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, and Jessica Jones teams up with his long-time superstar Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming to celebrate over twenty years of the Eisner award-winning cops and capes comic, with their most significant Powers story ever! It''s been over two decades since detectives Deena Pilgrim and Christian Walker teamed up to solve the murder of the most beloved superhero Retro Girl. It''s been years since they’ve spoken. It''s been years since the world changed. But the worst criminal in Powers'' history, Wolf, has been reincarnated and all hell has broken loose. This opus of a graphic novel covers the entire life of the seemingly immortal Christian Walker as he fights one last time to protect those he swore to protect. Collects issues 7 and 8 of Powers (2015) along with new story material published in the earlier edition of Powers: The Best Ever, plus all comic book covers and a sketchbook section. Also included is an exclusive look back on the storied legacy of the POWERS comic book series, TV show, and beyond. Whether you are new to POWERS or a longtime fan, POWERS: THE BEST EVER is a must-have!

In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, follow homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim on the dirty city streets below. Assigned to the "powers" special cases, they will face the worst their city has to offer. The shocking murder of America''s superhero sweetheart, Retro Girl, has the world in mourning. The investigation takes Walker and Pilgrim from the city''s seedy underbelly to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. As shocking truths about Retro Girl come to light, Walker finds that to solve this crime, he might have to reveal his own dark secret. From creators Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones) and Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye, Murder Inc., Blue Book), comes the entire first year of the Eisner Award-winning series Powers. Collecting Powers #1–#11, the complete Powers comic strips from Comic Shop News, the Powers Coloring/Activity Book, a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes content from the making of this superhero-noir classic, and a brand-new cover by Michael Avon Oeming!

From the writer who brought you Marvel’s Illuminati, New Avengers, Uncanny X-Men, comes the next, best awesome super team to end all super teams… THE ONES! Every single person in every mythology that was told they were THE ONE are brought together for the first time to defeat.... THE ONE. The actual one. The real actual one. This amazing new vision is brought to life by wunderkind artist and co-creator Jacob Edgar (Batman, Army of Darkness). Watch as he brings explosive comics splendor to this big new world! Think Good Omens meets Ghostbusters meets The Adam Project meets The Goonies meets Everything Everywhere All at Once meets, um, anything else you’ve ever liked!

From all-star creators Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones) and Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye, United States Vs. Murder, Inc., Mice Templar) comes the entire third year of the Eisner Award–winning series Powers. In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim travel the dirty streets below, doing their grueling work. Assigned to the special "powers" cases, they face the worst their city has to offer. A member of the classic supergroup falls victim to a seedy sex scandal, and the murder investigation takes Walker and Pilgrim on a journey that will forever change how they look at the world of superheroes. Then, a story spanning the history of mankind follows a lone warrior''s trek through time, revealing the truth behind some of this universe''s greatest mysteries. From the award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming comes this classic series in volume three collecting Powers (Series 1) #25–#37 with a brand-new cover by Michael Avon Oeming!

In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim do their grueling work on the dirty city streets below. Assigned to the "powers" special cases, they will face the worst their city has to offer. When one of the key members of a popular supergroup is found violently murdered, the events that follow will reveal a conspiracy that will change everything. Walker and Pilgrim will be forced to make choices that will forever change their lives and careers, and how the world at large sees their heroes. Powers Volume Two collects Powers #12–#24, Powers Annual #1, a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes material from the making of this superhero noir classic and a short story from Jinx: True Crime Confessions—the first-ever collaboration between Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming along with a brand-new cover by Michael Avon Oeming!

Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more. One of the most popular writers in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis reveals the tools and techniques he and other top creators use to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures shows readers the creative methods of a writer at the very top of his field. Bendis guides aspiring creators through each step of the comics-making process—from idea to script to finished sequential art—for fan favorite comics like The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, and more. Along the way, tips and insights from other working writers, artists, and editors provide a rare, extensive look behind the creative curtain of the comics industry. With script samples, a glossary of must-know business terms for writers, and interactive comics-writing exercises, Words for Pictures provides the complete toolbox needed to jump start the next comics-writing success story.

A modern noir tale of sin, revenge, and redemption, written and illustrated by Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling, Peabody and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS! After years away, con man David Gold returns to the city he once called home and finds nothing as it was. But the man known as “Goldfish” has come back for one reason, and one reason only: his son. This enigmatic grifter returns to his old haunts to find his old flame practically running the city''s underbelly. His oldest friend and ex-partner in crime a police detective. The town itself seems to have turned on him. With everything going against him, how can Goldfish reclaim the only person that he still cares about? Written and illustrated by the legendary New York Times best-selling author Brian Michael Bendis, Jinxworld and Dark Horse release an all-new edition of one of his grittiest works ever! Collects A.K.A. Goldfish: Act, Joker, King, Queen, Jack.

The madness and drama of FEAR ITSELF has taken its toll on the mighty Avengers, and now they must reinvent themselves once more! The entire world awaits word of who will be the Avengers! Then: HAMMER returns! Witness the latest and greatest roster of Avengers in action as they root out the resurrected organization''s secret labs! But who''s really behind this latest threat, and who rebuilt the new Dark Avengers? And how can the Avengers battle the combined forces of Hydra, AIM, the Hand, and HAMMER - all under the leadership of Norman Osborn? COLLECTING: Avengers #18-24, 24.1

Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling, Peabody and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS tells a modern noir tale of crime, greed, and double cross. A female bail agent, a low-level confidence man and his loose-cannon sidekick form an unlikely alliance to track down the ultimate score—a hidden stash of life-altering, untraceable mob cash. For this hard-luck trio, however, the old saying "more money, more problems" will prove to be disturbingly prophetic. This innovative crime story is part of a remarkable run of groundbreaking black-and-white graphic novels that launched Bendis’ legendary career. Collecting all of the original Jinx issues published by Caliber Press and Image Comics, this comprehensive trade paperback edition features an introduction by acclaimed comics creator David Mack and includes more than 60 pages of behind-the-scenes bonus material!

The true story of the hunt for America''s first serial killer! Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS teams up with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko for this gripping true tale of Eliot Ness’ hunt for America''s first serial killer: Cleveland''s torso killer! Cleveland. 1935. Eliot Ness, fresh from his legendary Chicago triumph over Al Capone and associates, set his sights on Cleveland. He went on a crusade that matched, and sometimes even surpassed, his past accomplishments. But dismembered body parts started washing up in a concentrated area of Lake Erie Sound. Headless torsos that left no clues to their identity or reason for death. Eliot Ness and his colorful gang of The Unknowns chased this killer through the underbelly of Cleveland for years. As far as the public was concerned, he was never captured. But what really happened is even more shocking. This 1999 Eisner Award-winner for Comic Book Excellence is re-designed in this latest edition to the Dark Horse/Jinxworld library!

Ein Sammelband mit dem Debüt von Spidey Miles Morales! Nach dem Tod von Peter Parker wird der junge Miles zum neuen Spider-Man. Der unerfahrene Nachwuchs-Wandkrabbler muss sich mit Superschurken, Oberspion Nick Fury, den Avengers sowie dem Vermächtnis seines Vorgängers herumschlagen. Zumal selbst innerhalb seiner Familie kriminelle Abgründe lauern...

From New York Times bestselling writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Ironheart) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye), comes this new collection of the adventure comic for all ages. Taki and Olivia are sisters in an adoptive family—and they''re driving each other crazy! Every day, their overprotective mother makes them walk to school together, eat lunch together and play together—they can''t get away from each other! But when a secret experiment goes catastrophically wrong, the squabbling siblings suddenly find that they have superpowers. They''re the first actual superheroes in the entire world—and it is awesome! But are the girls ready to face the daunting challenges posed by their amazing new abilities? And is the rest of the world ready for real-life superheroes? Find out in Takio from the acclaimed creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming—an electrifying tale of adventure for comics fans of all ages! Collects the original graphic novel Takio and its sequel miniseries issues #1–#4.

From the creators of the Eisner Award-winning, bestselling POWERS comes this brand-new world of historical crime fiction like you''ve never seen before. Discover a world in which the five families of organized crime never lost their stranglehold on the United States. Now, half the country is a smorgasbord of sex and sin ruled by loyalty and “family values” and the rest of the world looks on in awe, rage, or jealousy. Join us as newly “made” Valentine Gallo and Jagger Rose rise through the ranks of the notorious Bonavese family. No spoilers, but Jagger has already proven herself one of the greatest assassins of all time. And, uh, the Pope would like a word. Yeah, that Pope. Huh. This fully fleshed out, all new, alternative crime history is brought to life by Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma’s mind-blowing artwork. For fans of 2019’s The United States of Murder Inc... great news! This is that book! We have renamed it the more appropriate, and better logo: MURDER INC. For our new happy Dark Horse home. Oh, but If this is your first look, well, for fans of Powers, Daredevil, Pearl, or Scarlet, boy do we have a treat for you. Collects Murder Inc.: Jagger Rose #1–#6.

The ultimate conspiracy. In a matter of moments, the world changed forever. Kobra, Spyral, A.R.G.U.S., Task Force X, the D.E.O.—all of the world’s most powerful clandestine organizations, instantaneously wiped off the face of the Earth. Their leaders are scattered, in hiding, or at death’s door. And heroes like Superman and Batgirl are targeted for kidnapping.All because of a single force: LEVIATHAN. A mysterious new mastermind has seized control of this infamous secret society. In a single night, they have reshaped the balance of power that hundreds of spies, superheroes, and super-villains have carefully maintained. How have they accomplished so much so quickly? What are they planning to do next? And most important—who is behind the mask? To answer these questions, the world’s greatest detectives have joined forces: Batman. Robin. Green Arrow. Plastic Man. The Question. Manhunter. Lois Lane. But they must act quickly. Every dead end, every red herring, every false lead and wrongfully accused suspect costs them time they don’t have. Because Leviathan is preparing their next move. And unless these heroes solve the mystery, no force on Earth can stop them… The award-winning creative team of Brian Michael Bendis (Legion of Super-Heroes, Daredevil, Superman) and Alex Maleev (Infamous Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Scarlet) proudly present Event Leviathan—a mystery thriller that will shake the DC Universe to its core! Collects Event Leviathan #1-6 and Superman: Leviathan Rising #1.

Itu0092s a blast from the past as the original five students of Professor X are plucked from the past and brought to the present. But the state that their future selves are in and the states of Xavieru0092s dream [Author]; is far from the future they dreamed of.

Get ready for some old-school Avengers blockbuster action as Norman Osborn returns in a blistering new storyline! HAMMER is becoming a force to be reckoned with and the followers of Osborn are ready. The New Avengers/HAMMER showdown is one for the record books - and heralds the return of the Dark Avengers! What insanity is about to be unleashed on the world and what can the Avengers do to stop it?! And wait until you find out who is behind the Dark Avengers'' masks! Actually, wait until the Avengers find out who is behind the masks! COLLECTING: New Avengers 16.1, 17-23

Collects Avengers (2010) #12.1 and Age of Ultron #1-10. Humanityu0092s time is over. Submit or perish, because the Age of Ultron has arrived! The artificial intelligence known as Ultron has fought for years to eradicate mankind u0097 and now, it has all but succeeded. The few remaining heroes are battered, broken, almost beaten and left considering desperate measures u0097 some more desperate than others. But when Wolverine breaks ranks and pursues his own plan to defeat Ultron, will his drastic action cause more problems than it solves? Brian Michael Bendis presents the ultimate triumph of the Avengersu0092 greatest villain in an epic that will shake worlds!

There''s a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one! But why has Earth suddenly become the most important planet in the galaxy? That''s what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out! Join Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and - wait for it - the invincible Iron Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! But while London deals with a brutal invasion by the Badoon, the fate of the Guardians may have already been decided millions of miles away! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! COLLECTING: Guardians of the Galaxy 0.1, 1-3; Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow''s Avengers 1

In a world where superheroes soar through the sky, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim travel the dirty city streets below doing their grueling work. Assigned to the special "powers" cases, they face the worst their city has to offer. When all powers are declared illegal, a bloody powers crimewave hits the city hard. A hero has returned, but is it enough to keep the city safe from the crossfire as the city''s most powerful villains gun for one another in a massive turf war? And how far will Detective Pilgrim go to prove she has what it takes? From New York Times best-selling writer Brian Michael Bendis (Superman, Ultimate Spider-Man, Jessica Jones) and artist Michael Avon Oeming (Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye), comes several years of the Eisner Award-winning series Powers. Powers Book Four collects Powers #1-18 and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes content from the making of this superhero noir classic.