New Releases by Ed Brubaker

THE FIRST NEW CRIMINAL BOOK IN FIVE YEARS! With the Prime Video adaptation premiering soon, crime comic grandmasters Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips return to their most acclaimed series with a new standalone graphic novel: The Knives. A sprawling Criminal epic, The Knives is the most ambitious tale Brubaker and Phillips have ever tackled. Three dark journeys wind around each other over a decade, like sharks hunting for a kill. Cartoonist Jacob Kurtz goes to Hollywood in the era of peak TV to work on an adaptation of his comic strip, only to find himself caught up in the life of his aging aunt and the vultures circling her estate. Angie was raised at the Undertow, but now everything she loves has been taken from her. She's on the streets with vengeance on her mind, her eyes set on the city's kingpin. And finally, Tracy Lawless is home from the Special Forces, finally a civilian again, but he's in bad shape and this city has always brought out the worst in him. These three tales collide in The Knives a breathtaking noir story about greed, ambition, heartbreak, and blood ties. A must-have for all Brubaker and Phillips fans!

Celebrating the Prime Video series adaptation, the fourth story arc of Brubaker and Phillips'' groundbreaking crime series returns to print with a stunning new cover painting and design. Criminal Volume 4: Bad Night is the strangest story yet in the Criminal series, as an insomniac cartoonist gets caught in a winding tale of self-destruction, sex, and deadly deceptions. This is where Brubaker and Phillips showed how far they could push the boundaries between art, experimentation, and pulp. This smaller, sharper, 6x9 format edition of Criminal Volume 4: Bad Night continues the critically-acclaimed comic book series from Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips—the creative team behind Fatale, Night Fever, Where the Body Was, and more.

Collects Captain America (2004) #6, #8-9 and #11-14; Winter Soldier: The Bitter March #1-5; and Winter Soldier (2018) #1-5. Bucky Barnes is back from the dead - as the Winter Soldier! For years, Captain America mourned the loss of his wartime partner, Bucky. But when a lethal killer with a familiar face crosses Cap''s path, Steve Rogers discovers the truth: For decades, his best friend has been brainwashed into serving Russia as an assassin called the Winter Soldier! When these two former allies clash, can Steve somehow get through to Bucky and help him overcome his programming? And if so, can the Winter Soldier find a new place in the world after all he''s done? Perhaps his second chance can be an opportunity to help others find salvation! Plus: The Winter Soldier clashes with S.H.I.E.L.D. in a high-octane flashback tale from the Cold War''s peak!

Celebrating the Prime Video series adaptation, the third story arc of Brubaker and Phillips'' groundbreaking crime series returns to print with a stunning new cover painting and design. A beautiful but damaged woman returns home with nothing but vengeance on her mind, and two best friends, one the son of the city''s crime kingpin, are caught in the crossfire. In The Dead and the Dying, Brubaker and Phillips get experimental, with three interlinking viewpoints that tell a tragic tale. This smaller, sharper, 6x9 format edition of Criminal Volume 3: The Dead and the Dying continues the critically-acclaimed comic book series from Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips—the creative team behind Fatale, Night Fever, Where the Body Was, and more.

BRUBAKERÊandÊPHILLIPSÊbestselling series is finally collected under one cover! Grad student Dylan must kill one person who deserves it every month, and the deeper he gets in, the more he realizes how many people there are that deserve it. Catcher in the RyeÊmeetsÊDeath WishÊin a dark take on the vigilante genre that became a cracked reflection of the world around us. This deluxe paperback edition contains 20 issues ofÊKILL OR BE KILLED, as well as the covers and a new afterword by ED BRUBAKER.

Houses of the Unholy is a riveting horror thrill-ride from bestselling creators Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the award-winning team behind CRIMINAL (soon to be a TV series on Amazon Prime), RECKLESS, NIGHT FEVER and WHERE THE BODY WAS. An FBI agent from the cult crime beat and a woman with a past linked to the Satanic Panic are drawn into a terrifying hunt for an insane killer hiding in the shadows of the underworld. Can you ever escape your past, or are all your bad decisions just more ghosts to haunt you, wherever you go?

A gripping new original graphic novel from ED BRUBAKER & SEAN PHILLIPS, the bestselling creators of PULP, RECKLESS, CRIMINAL, and KILL OR BE KILLED. Who are you, really? Are you the things you do, or are you the person inside your mind? In Europe on a business trip, Jonathan Webb can’t sleep. Instead, he finds himself wandering the night in a strange foreign city with his new friend, the mysterious and violent Rainer, as his guide. Rainer shows Jonathan the hidden world of the night, a world without rules or limits. But when the fun turns dangerous, Jonathan may find himself trapped in the dark—the question is, what will he do to get home? NIGHT FEVER is a pulse-pounding Jekyll-and-Hyde noir thriller about a man facing the darkness inside himself. This riveting tour of the night is a must-have for all BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS fans!

BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS’ CRIMINAL epic, collected in a gorgeous oversized deluxe edition. In the summer of ’88, Teeg Lawless comes home to plan the biggest heist of his career. But Teeg’s son Ricky and his friends are starting down the same dark path their fathers are on, and this is about to become the worst summer of their lives. An epic tale of tragedy handed down from generation to generation, CRUEL SUMMER is a crime comic masterpiece from the most celebrated noir masters in the industry, creators of CRIMINAL, FATALE, KILL OR BE KILLED, and THE FADE OUT. Collects CRIMINAL #1 and #5-12 in a beautiful new edition with additional behind-the-scenes material

Si chiama Ethan Reckless e vi risolve i problemi. Per la giusta somma. Ex attivista della sinistra radicale statunitense, Ethan è in parti uguali un investigatore privato, uno specialista del recupero crediti e una mina vagante. Ma quando una latitante dei suoi anni nel movimento dei Weatherman busserà alla sua porta, Ethan dovrà affrontare l’unica cosa che ancora teme. Il suo passato. Sesso, droga e omicidi nella Los Angeles dei primi anni Ottanta. Sono questi gli ingredienti con cui Ed Brubaker e Sean Phillips – i pluripremiati creatori di Criminal e Pulp – danno il via a una nuova serie di graphic novel con protagonista Ethan Reckless, l'eroe giusto per i nostri tempi.

The next book in the red-hot RECKLESS series is here! ""Oh man, this book pushed every crime fiction button for me...Bliss."" —PATTON OSWALT Bestselling crime noir masters ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS bring us a new original graphic novel starring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. It''s 1988, and Ethan has been hired for his strangest case yet: finding the secrets of a Los Angeles real estate mogul. How hard could that be, right? But what starts as a deep dive into the life of a stranger will soon take a deadly turn, and Ethan will risk everything that still matters to him. Another smash hit from the award-winning creators of RECKLESS, PULP, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, CRIMINAL, and KILL OR BE KILLED—and a must-have for all BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS fans!

The story that stunned readers, sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe and made headlines worldwide! Captain America has been assassinated! And now Sharon Carter, Bucky Barnes, Falcon, Black Widow and Iron Man come together in a desperate attempt to keep Cap's dream alive. But Steve Rogers' death was merely the first step in the Red Skull's wicked machinations. As the Skull's true plan kicks into motion and chaos takes hold of the United States, only one man stands in its way -- but is he up to the task? Only recently known as the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes is called on to live up to the dream in ways he never imagined. Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker brings action, suspense and human drama in a saga that ties together all eras of the star-spangled Avenger's history! COLLECTING: Captain America (2005) 25-42

The CRIMINAL epic moves toward its brutal climax, as Private Detective Dan Farraday reenters the scene while Teeg prepares for the biggest heist of his career. And as always, CRIMINAL contains back page art and articles only found in the single issues.

The best monthly comic on the market keeps the hits coming! Young Ricky Lawless and Leo (from CRIMINAL, VOL. 1: COWARD) take the spotlight this issue, as the epic story of the death of TEEG LAWLESS continues! As always, CRIMINAL contains back page art and articles only found in the single issues.

Teeg Lawless falls in love for the first time, and it might be the worst decision he ever made. THE SUMMER OF ''88 the story of the last days of Teeg Lawless continues! As always, CRIMINAL contains back page art and articles only found in the single issues.

Dan Farraday, private detective and skip-tracer, comes to town looking for a dangerous woman. This issue begins the long and winding tale of THE SUMMER OF '88' the story of the last days of Teeg Lawless. As always, CRIMINAL contains back page art and articles only found in the single issues.

Following the dramatic events of “Coup D’etat,” the Authority has settled into its role as governing body of the United States. The other major world powers have adjusted to the regime change and are slowly coming to terms with what that means for the future. But many Americans are unhappy to lose their inalienable rights. Can a second American Revolution be far behind? Collects The Authority: Revolution #1-12.

THE RETURN OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED CRIME COMIC OF THE 21ST CENTURY! Hot off their bestselling series KILL OR BE KILLED and their original graphic novel MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, crime comic masters ED BRUBAKER and SEAN PHILLIPS finally return to their most-demanded title as a new MONTHLY SERIES! In this double-sized (at no additional cost!) debut issue, Teeg Lawless is back in town. But he finds himself in more trouble than ever, thanks to his delinquent teenage son and this time, fists and bullets may not be enough to solve his problems. A perfect introduction to CRIMINAL and its dark, exciting world, this series will also include back page art and articles to bring readers more fully into the noir experience.

The turning-point issue of the series so far! Dylan begins to find his way clear of the demon's curse, but he's trapped in a mental hospital, and no one will believe him! And remember, each issue of KILL OR BE KILLED contains extra content and articles only available in the single issues.

Teenage Ellie has always had romantic ideas about drug addicts, those tragic artistic souls drawn to needles and pills have been an obsession since the death of her junkie mother ten years ago. But when Ellie lands in an upscale rehab clinic where nothing is what it appears to be... she''ll find another more dangerous romance, and find out how easily drugs and murder go hand-in-hand.

Die zerstörerische kosmische Phoenix-Kraft nähert sich der Erde. Ihr Kommen sorgt für einen verheerenden Konflikt zwischen den Avengers und den X-Men.

BRUCE WAYNE IS A WANTED MAN. Vesper Fairchild, former girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, has been found shot to death in Wayne Manor. Bruce-the police’s prime suspect-is immediately taken into custody, awaiting trial for murder. But how can Batman prove his alter ego’s innocence if he’s stuck behind bars? As the case unfolds, Bruce Wayne’s life and reputation in Gotham are all but destroyed. Batman is left with a choice: cling to his now-shattered civilian life as Bruce Wayne? Or abandon that name completely and embrace his other identity, living solely as Gotham’s Dark Knight? Awarding-winning writer Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER), along with artists Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING) and Andy Owens (GREEN ARROW), make the Caped Crusader into Gotham’s most wanted fugitive! Collects BATMAN #598-607.

As our hero is drawn deeper into the shadows, his secret vigilante life begins to put everything he cares about in danger. Brubaker and Phillips biggest hit yet continues, and every issue includes fantastic back page extras and articles!

BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS return to their multiple award-winning series for two interlinked tales of the Lawless family in the 1970s. Teeg Lawless is trapped behind bars with a price on his head, doing anything he can to survive, while Tracy Lawless celebrates his twelfth birthday riding shotgun on a mission of death.

BATMAN: WAR GAMES BOOK TWO collects for the first time the complete epic conclusion of the “War Games” saga that changed the criminal underworld of Gotham City forever! Stephanie Brown, also known as the vigilante Spoiler, has made her former partner Batman’s training scenario a chilling reality. The various crime families are leaderless…the soldiers running for their lives while trying to grab a piece of the underworld pie for themselves. Batman is stunned to learn that the wave of terror and death threatening his beloved Gotham City originated closer to home than he ever imagined, and that someone he once trusted is responsible for the carnage. Now the streets are safe for no one. One master criminal emerges from the shadows, taking full advantage of the chaos, and he begins to consolidate the underworld in his grip. The Dark Knight and his allies have failed to contain the violence threatening Gotham City’s citizenry. The media have exploited the situation so people think Batman is acting against their best interests. Worse, he has lost the trust and support of Police Commissioner Akins, just when he needs it the most. Collects BATGIRL #56-57, BATMAN #632-634,642-644, BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #183-184, BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHTS #57-58, BATMAN SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS ALLIES 2005, BATMAN SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS VILLAINS 2005, CATWOMAN #35-36, DETECTIVE COMICS #798-800, #809-810, NIGHTWING #97-98, and ROBIN #130-131

Velvet makes a move that puts her right in the crosshairs!

Bruce Wayne's former girlfriend has been found shot to death in Wayne Manor, and Wayne's been taken into custody. Batman needs to figure out how to prove the innocence of his jailed alter ego.

All the threads of the mystery come together, as Charlie and Gil barrel headfirst towards trouble!

Velvet''s hunt has led her into a dark web of lies and murder, and as the secrets come to light, they all point to one place - Washington DC, to the very halls of world power. Can Velvet find "The Man Who Stole The World" or will she die trying?

Celebrate the birthday of the book that made a Giant-Size impact on comics! Revisit the fateful day that Professor X gathered an all-new, all-different, multinational mix of mutants u0097 as Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Banshee, Sunfire, Thunderbird and some guy named Wolverine unite with Cyclops in the rescue tale that ushered in four decades of uncanny adventures! See how the original team reacted to the newly expanded roster! Learn the tragic histories of Colossus and Wolverine! Ask yourself u0093What If?u0094 they all died or never even met! And savor the explosive epic that revealed the groupu0092s true deadly genesis and the ill-fated existence of a previous team! Collecting: Giant-Size X-Men #1 and #3-4, Classic X-Men #1, X-Men Origins: Colossus #1, X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1-6, What If? (1989) #9 and #23, and material from X-Men Gold #1.

Superstar writer Ed Brubaker (CATWOMAN, GOTHAM CENTRAL) teams with artist Doug Mahnke (FINAL CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) to tell the tale of Batman's first battle against his greatest enemy: The Joker!