New Releases by Greg Rucka

Before they banded together to battle the evil First Order, Rey, Poe, and Finn led very different lives. These are their stories . . . before the awakening. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Episode VII: The Force Awakens with this first-ever paperback edition of the New York Times best seller! A shadow has been cast across the galaxy. Where once there were hope and peace, now there are fear and the looming clouds of war. The First Order is rising, its power growing, and the new Republic may well be powerless to stop it. Three individuals will find themselves drawn into the heart of this conflict: FN-2187 is a stormtrooper trained by the First Order and plagued by doubt. On Jakku, a young woman who calls herself Rey struggles to live in an isolation necessary for her own survival. And among the stars, Poe Dameron strives to serve a Republic he has always believed in as sinister powers threaten to break his resolve. These are their stories in the days, weeks, and months before The Force Awakens.

It all culminates here, as Lazarus battles Lazarus and Forever ends the war. Forever Carlyle is a Lazarus, genetically engineered to be an unkillable weapon wielded by the Carlyle Family. Controlled by the mechanisms of her father, Malcolm Carlyle, she has inched ever closer to the truth not only of herself, but of the world the Families have made—a world where very few hold dominion over everything and everyone. In the unending hunger for more, the Families have waged war the last several years. Amidst this carnage, Forever has discovered truths not just about herself but about her 14 year-old “sister,” Eight, the clone being groomed to eventually replace her. Now, in alliance with her sister Johanna, the acting Head of the Carlyle Family, Forever has a plan. If it works, the war will end, Carlyle will triumph, and most importantly, Forever and Eight will obtain what they have been denied—they will move from slavery to freedom. But every family has its secrets, and every secret has its cost. Her father has a plan, too, one that involves his eternal rival, Jakob Hock. Truth, like freedom, will be paid for in blood…. This fourth deluxe hardcover collects Lazarus #27 and #28, and for the first time, the complete seven-issue run of Lazarus: Risen, along with extras.

Eisner-Award winning writer Greg Rucka ushers in a new age for Wonder Woman. This omnibus collects the beginning of his epic story! Experience the debut of Eisner Award-winning Greg Rucka''s iconic run on the Amazon''s greatest warrior. Hailing from Themesycaria Wonder Woman inspires an ideal to strive for in Man''s World. She''s courageous, brave, and is the worthiest of all the Amazons. While dealing with what the Amazons mean in American Politics, Rucka also delivers on action, sending Diana toe-to-toe with classic foes such as Silver Swan. Read the introduction to this critically acclaimed run in one massive omnibus. Collects: Wonder Woman #195-226; The Flash Û Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia #1; Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3.

"Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war--one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. A new villain has emerged in Gotham, masquerading as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. She sees herself as the hero in her own twisted fairytale with Gotham as her personal Wonderland. Kate Kane, also known as the Batwoman, is tasked with stopping Alice before she unleashes a deadly poison throughout the city. Presented in the compact Comics format"--Provided by publisher.

Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. In this first tale, Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City -- but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman''s life will never ever be the same again.

In the chaos wrought by the death of Grendel-Khan Orion Assante, his young son Jupiter—heir to the throne—finds protection with his father’s secret weapon: an unstoppable cybernetic paladin of destruction! The story of Grendel Prime unfolds in three tales that form the apotheosis of Wagner’s visionary, centuries-spanning narrative: the Eisner Award-winning War Child, with art by Patrick McEown; the riveting Past Prime novel, written by Greg Rucka with pen-and-ink illustrations by Wagner; and the lush, painted Devil Quest, recounting Prime’s search through an apocalyptic future for the seeds of his own past. Over five hundred pages of ultra-stylish art and story, culminating in “A Grendel Primer,” Wagner’s A-to-Z overview of all things Grendel!

The monumental crossover event that changed Gotham City and the Dark Knight forever collected in one volume for the first time. After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate ''No Man''s Land'' live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. Batman and his allies including the enigmatic new Batgirl, Nightwing, Oracle and Robin must fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour and return Justice to the destroyed city. Includes Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #116-121, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-57, Batman #563-568, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-88, Detective Comics #730-735, Catwoman #72-74, Robin #67, The Batman Chronicles #16-17, Nightwing #35-37, Batman: No Man''s Land (Collector''s) #1, Batman: No Man''s Land Gallery #1, and Young Justice In No Man''s Land #1

Who is…Yitzhak? The hulking figure briefly seen and spoken about in the TALES THROUGH TIME now takes the stage—GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ introduce a mystery that will alter the lives of the immortals forever…however long they have left! In present-day Paris, Andy and Nile pull a high-risk, high-stakes museum heist to steal a single unlikely item in a caper by VITA AYALA (Children of the Atom, Static) and NICOLA SCOTT (BLACK MAGICK, Wonder Woman: Year One)!

Wonder Woman gegen Batman! Sie ist Superheldin, Prinzessin der Amazonen und Diplomatin in der patriarchalischen Welt. Doch dann bindet ein uraltes Ritual Wonder Woman an eine ihr völlig unbekannte junge Frau. Die ist eine Mörderin, die von der Polizei gejagt wird und die Prinzessin Diana nun beschützen muss! Dafür stellt sie sich nicht nur furienhaften Rachegöttinnen, sondern auch Batman entgegen, der die Verbrecherin ihrer gerechten Strafe zuführen will! Schließlich kommt es zum unerbittlichen Kampf zwischen Wonder Woman und dem Dunklen Ritter... Eine großartige, in sich abgeschlossene Graphic Novel, geschrieben vom preisgekrönten Top-Autor Greg Rucka (GOTHAM CENTRAL) und gezeichnet von Fanliebling J. G. Jones (BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN).

A STAR-STUDDED ANTHOLOGY EVENT! The bestselling, critically acclaimed THE OLD GUARD, now a hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, returns with all-new stories by writers GREG RUCKA, VITA AYALA, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, KELLY SUE DeCONNICK, MATT FRACTION, DAVID F. WALKER, and more, and artists LEANDRO FERNANDEZ, HORACIO ALTUNA, RICK BURCHETT, VALENTINE DE LANDRO, JUSTIN GREENWOOD, KANO, NICOLA SCOTT, and more! Andromache the ScythianÑa warrior over six thousand years old, who has fought more battles than she cares to rememberÑhas kept one constant companion through her long lifetime of combatÉher labrys. Andy''s battle axe takes many forms, and many lives, in its centuries at her side, a story told by THE OLD GUARD creators GREG RUCKA & LEANDRO FERNçNDEZ. Meanwhile, Nicolo "Nicky" di Genova and Yusuf "Joe" al-Kaysani, lovers since they tried (and failed) to kill each other in the First Crusade, spend an evening at Berlin''s famed Eldorado nightclub in the twilight era of 1932, sharing drinks with drag queens and fistfighting Nazis in an all-new story by writer ANDREW WHEELER (Another Castle: Grimoire) and JACOPO CAMAGNI (NOMEN OMEN)!

Ancient enemies, new allies, a history of violence, and modern warfare all come to a head, as Andy and Nile reconcile the sins of the past with the promise of the futureÉand carnage ensues. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNéNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.

Andy wrestles with her past, and Nile continues to come to grips with her future. As their war against human trafficking escalates, their adversary is ultimately revealed, and the looming confrontation will unearth things long buriedÉ Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNçNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.

On the desert world of Jedha, Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe were once Guardians of the Whills, who looked after the Kyber Temple and the devoted pilgrims who worshipped there. Then the Empire came and took over the planet. The temple was destroyed and the people scattered. Now Baze and Chirrut do what they can to resist the Empire and protect the people of Jedha -- but it never seems to be enough. When a man named Saw Gerrera arrives, with a militia of his own and grand plans to take down the Empire, it seems like the perfect way for Baze and Chirrut to make a real difference. But will it come at too great a cost? An exciting adventure about two of the brave heroes from the smash hit movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Set before Star Wars: A New Hope, Rogue One follows a rag-tag group of rebel commandos who must steal the plans to the Empire''s new superweapon, the Death Star. This standalone story transports fans to unseen corners of theStar Wars universe and strange new planets not to mention an encounter with a familiar adversary, Darth Vader. Have you collected all the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Books? Rogue One Book and Model: Make Your Own U-wing Rogue One: Art of Colouring Rogue One: Mission Files Rogue One: Profiles and Poster Book Star Wars: Rebel Rising

THE WORLD NEEDS WATCHING Acclaimed writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, GOTHAM CENTRAL), artist Jesus Saiz (OMAC PROJECT, BIRDS OF PREY) and others craft a tale of action, intrigue and betrayal set in the DC Universe. In the wake of INFINITE CRISIS, the world remains a dangerous place, with new metahuman threats and political battles spiraling out of control at any given moment. There is a desperate need to hold the line against destruction. There is a need—once more—for Checkmate. Rechartered by the United Nations and governed by a “Rule of Two” that ensures joint partnership between human and metahuman leaders, the covert operations agency acts as the intelligence intervention force seeking to establish order and balance in an increasingly unbalanced world. With core members Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, Fire and Sasha Bordeaux, Checkmate is a formidable group—but will they be able to deal with the rising threats while contending with their own internal moral battles? Collects CHECKMATE #1-12.

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

Collecting the critically acclaimed mini-series by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez. Old soldiers never die...and some of them don''t even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find--and afford--their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death. Collecting issues 1 through 5.

After suffering an unimaginable loss, Diana must rebuild her mission as Earth''s ultimate protector and champion. However, in the midst of her grief, her Lasso of Truth stopped working! Start down the rabbit hole as dark secret from Wonder Woman''s past unravel her present!

“WONDER WOMAN YEAR ONE” Chapter One Running parallel to Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp’s “The Lies,” Rucka and artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana’s first year as Earth’s protector.

"Originally published in single magazine form as 52 1-26"--Indicia.

Han Solo and Chewbacca the Wookiee team-up for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the story follows everyone''s favorite pair of smugglers as they fly the Millennium Falcon on a top-secret mission for the Rebellion. Hidden in the story are also hints and clues about the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-read for fans old and new!

The conclusion to "The Case of the King of Clubs"! Dex and CK find the answers they''re looking for, but once they have them, will Dex seek justice or revenge? Join Greg Rucka (LAZARUS, GOTHAM CENTRAL) and Justin Greenwood (THE FUSE) for the pulse-pounding finale of the first arc in the STUMPTOWN ongoing series!

Passions run high when a beautiful woman wanders out of an abandoned subway tunnel. With no memory of who she is or how she got there, Veil must figure out who to trust and what she is, as her past is slowly revealed. Collects Veil #1-5. From the Eisner Award-winning Greg Rucka comes a new series guaranteed to have you scratching your head. Beautifully produced and with stunning pulp-style artwork from Toni Fejzula, this is one mystery you will want to continue unravelling.

After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate “No Man''s Land” live amid a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. Batman and his allies continue their fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour. In this final volume, Lex Luthor swoops in to help rebuild Gotham City—but his secret plan is to secure the ownership of much of the city''s real estate! In the chaos of the waning days of the city''s crisis, The Joker strikes, kidnapping a number of infants and killing members of the Gotham City Police Department. The end of this epic saga features such creators as Greg Rucka, Denny O''Neill, Chuck Dixon and more! Collects BATMAN CHRONICLES #18, BATMAN 3572-574, DETECTIVE COMICS #739-741, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #125-126, ROBIN #73, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #93-94, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #59-61, NIGHTWING #38-39, BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND #0 and BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND GALLERY #1.

"[T]he most exciting, adrenaline-pumping, butt-kicking novel I''ve read in years," this thriller set in an amusement park is "highly recommended" (Christopher Reich, New York Times– bestselling author of Rules of Deception and Numbered Account ). For the visitors to Wilsonville, the largest theme park in the world, the day began with a smile. By the end, they wonder--will they be able to escape with their lives? Retired Delta Force operator, Master Sergeant Jonathan "Jad" Bell, is Wilsonville''s lead undercover security officer. The threat begins with the announcement of a hidden dirty bomb, but quickly becomes something far, far worse. Trained since the age of seventeen to save innocent victims from impossible hostage situations, Jad scrambles to assess the threat and protect the visitors. He will come face to face with a villain whose training matches his in every way--and presents a threat Jad may not be able to stop. "Pitch-perfect. . . . A lean, mean thriller with just the right amount of character development and unexpected complications will appeal all who enjoy this genre but particularly to readers who like a strong hero along the lines of Lee Child''s Jack Reacher. Highly recommended." — Library Journal, starred review "Pulse-pounding. . . . Rucka mixes suspense and an alarmingly realistic plot with ease." — Publishers Weekly Praise for Greg Rucka: "One of our best writers." —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "A true professional." — Chicago Tribune "Read Greg Rucka. It''s that simple. Open one of his books and what you''ve got is a fistful of dynamite." — The Cincinnati Enquirer "Greg Rucka is a refreshingly bold talent." —Dennis Lehane, #1 New York Times–bestsellng author of Mystic River

The dead body of Robin the Boy Wonder is found on the streets. Now the detectives of Gotham Central must try to solve the mystery of his death while dealing with his associates, Batman and the Teen Titans.

A comic book tackling the subject of teen bullying and suicide, written by Charles “Zan” Christensen and drawn by Mark Brill. Shannon gets picked on a lot; his dad and teachers think he should just “fit in” more, but that doesn’t help. So Shannon escapes into a super-powered alter-ego whenever he’s in a bad situation. But will the power within be enough to save him? In addition to the main story, the book contains bonus pages by a collection of comics industry heavyweights, including Gail Simone (Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey), Phil Jimenez (New X-Men, Wonder Woman), Greg Rucka (Detective Comics, Gotham Central), Matthew Clark (Outsiders, Wonder Woman), Stephen Sadowski (JSA, Warlord of Mars), Dan Parent (Archie, Kevin Keller), Donna Barr (The Desert Peach), Andy Mangels (Gay Comics, Iron Man: Beneath the Armor) and Carla Speed McNeil (FINDER). Copies of The Power Within are available free of charge to youth services organizations and teachers’ groups. Please contact Northwest Press by email to request copies. The book contains discussion questions so that the book can be used as a tool to start a conversation about issues of bullying and harassment. Released digitally by Northwest Press, which has been publishing quality LGBT-inclusive comics and graphic novels since 2010.

Waitresses [Author]; arms dealers [Author]; human traffickers [Author]; pregnant crime lords [Author]; bad dreams and feral female fighters can''t stop Wolverine from carving his way to victory in this razor-sharp series reboot by acclaimed novelist and comics scribe Greg Rucka (Whiteout [Author]; Queen & Country). And see Logan do what he does best against his archenemy [Author]; Sabretooth! Plus: the unsettling threats of Cry and Vapor! Guest-starring Nightcrawler! Collecting WOLVERINE (2003) #1-19.

After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City as uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate “No Man''s Land” live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. As gangs terrorize the ravaged populace, the Scarecrow uses a church relief project as a real life lab to test his experiments in fear. But with the return of the vigilante, Batman, and the appearance of an enigmatic new Batgirl, justice returns to Gotham. BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND VOL. 1 is the first chapter in the monumental crossover event that changed Gotham City and the Dark Knight forever. Collects BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND #1, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #83-86, BATMAN #563-566, DETECTIVE COMICS #730-733, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #51-55, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #117-118 and BATMAN CHRONICLES #16.

Be it Mr Freeze or Firebug, in Gotham City there''s a whole new class of criminal that needs a new calibre of crime fighter. While Batman gets all the glory, the cops on the streets continue dealing with the usual run-of-the-mill human misery.

Superman''s past collides with his present as thousands of Kryptonians create a new society on a new world! Following the NEW KRYPTON event, the Man of Steel has had to embrace his past to ensure humanity''s future. And while a devastating armed conflict with Earth may have been averted, keeping the peace will be Superman''s greatest challenge yet. Now The Man of Tomorrow has decided to live with his newfound people on a brand-new world. But can he keep peace between Earth and this New Krypton? Not if General Zod has anything to say about it. Collects SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #1-5, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #10.