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The stuck-up and selfish Lizette has always gotten everything she ever wanted. Including homework from her shy and quiet classmate, Neville. But when Lizette stoops to humiliating him, it’s time for Sela to step in… Calliope loves nothing more than to admire herself, treat others like dirt and wait for a Prince, or better yet, a King to sweep her off her feet. But when she finds herself in a bind she’s forced to make a promise to an enchanted frog. However the dishonorable Calliope has no intention of keeping her end of the deal and not only reneges on her promise but commits an incredibly despicable act. But when a shy and quiet servant witnesses the horrible deed he feels he has no other choice but to teach the girl a disturbing lesson.

Fairy Tales and Fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this! Can an undefeated mixed martial arts fighter swallow his pride to help a friend who has betrayed him? Can a killer stop his obsession, or will the tables be turned back on him? Will a conman who has married for money realize that there are certain people you just shouldn''t attempt to betray? From classic fairy tales such as The Lion and the Mouse, The Ugly Duckling, The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, and more, Zenescope presents six new fairy tales retold and re-imagined with incredible new twists that will leave readers craving more!

From the creators of Grimm Fairy Tales comes an all new series that blends Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror in one provocative package. You get 48 pages of story in this Giant Sized first issue titles ''The Perfect Mate'' - When a man buys a sex robot thinking she will be the answer to all his dreams she really turns out to be his worst nightmare.

A small time drug dealer hustles in order to take his wife and daughter out of a bad neighborhood but when he steps on the toes of a local gang leader he realizes that the life of his family is in danger. And the only refuge he might find is through a fairy tale. Jack''s family is starving and he does the only thing he knows in order to solve the problem, he sells their last cow for... magic beans!? But when the beans in fact prove to be enchanted, Jack finds more treasure than he would ever need. Has his luck changed for the best or will his newfound greed prove to be fatal?

A mysterious illness befalls a high school cheerleader while her caring stepmother stays home to tend to her. But when a heinous act of betrayal is revealed, one person knows such actions can never go unpunished as a journey into Grimm Fairy Tales begins... A beautiful princess becomes the envy of her aging step-mother and nothing will stop the jealous Queen from remaining the most beautiful woman in the land. But when her jealousy is taken too far the Queen finds that the wrath coming her way is unlike anything she could have ever imagined.

The creators of Grimm Fairy Tales and Return to Wonderland bring you a dark new addition to the Grimm Universe. Pan never wanted to grow up and now he''s found key to immortality and a way to rule the realm of Neverland forever. All he needs is a steady supply of children to complete his sinister plans. Once a magical paradise, Pan has reshaped Neverland into the ultimate nightmare for any child unlucky enough to visit. Only one child has ever been able to escape. Now as an adult, Hook may be the only person who can put a stop to Pan''s madness. Grimm Fairy Tales fans can''t afford to miss this special preview issue.

Two beautiful sisters compete for the attention of the hottest guy at school. When he chooses one over the other a nasty fight erupts between the two siblings, threatening to shatter their sisterly bond. A trip to the world of Grimm Fairy Tales teaches them that blood is literally thicker than water.

A mother resents her infant son, a young girl is in jeopardy of losing her unborn child and a mysterious stranger connects the women''s souls through an abiding tale... When a desperate father lies about his daughter''s gifted ability it immediately puts the girl''s life in danger. Her only salvage may be found in a deal with a hideous dwarf who offers to help her for a tremendous price. The classic story of Rumpelstiltskin gets the Zenescope treatment and delivers yet another shocking twist for fans of this intriguing series.

Fed up with their parents'' rules two runaway teens hitchhike their way out of their rural town. After being picked up by a beautiful yet mysterious driver their ride takes an unexpected turn out of town and into the world of Grimm Fairy Tales; Hansel and Gretel soon find that the problems they left behind at home are nothing compared to the horror that awaits them on their ill-advised journey.

The retelling the classic and enchanting story of Cinderella with a terrifying twist. Our heroin longs to escape the physical and mental torment of her cruel step mother and seeks vengeance for the years of torture she''s endured. On the very same night a Prince is choosing his bride to be, a mysterious stranger promises to grant Cinderella all of her wishes in exchange for one shocking thing.

Description*Fairy Tales and Fables have been passed down from generation to generation throughout the world for hundreds of years. But there has never been an adaptation quite like this!With Sela gone, Belinda is having a ball ruining the lives of almost everyone who crosses her path. A lonely puppet-maker creates a son from a cursed piece of wood only to have to face a terrifying reality! A mysterious and ancient statue has the power to keep those who possess it forever young but at what cost? A painting ages for a man who finds that eternal youth is nothing but an eternal curse! Introducing six new fairy tales retold and re-imagined with six incredible new twists that will leave readers craving more!

Hawkins is hot on the trail of his final two bounties but first needs to get past the beautiful and tough as nails town sheriff, Risa Keller. When Hawk agrees to let Risa tag along, he finds out quickly that he''s glad she did as the two find themselves in the fight of their lives against a pair of beings that simply cannot be of this world. Do not miss issue #2 of the supernatural action series that combines the tone of 28 Days Later with the intensity of Aliens. They needed a new species in order to survive... They just found us.

This volume of stories follows up on the smash hit independent comic, Return to Wonderland. The untold stories of Alice, The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter are finally revealed here for the first time. Also includes the short story, The Experiment which sheds even more light on the mysterious realm of Wonderland

They needed a new planet in order to survive. They just found us! Brian ''Hawk'' Hawkins is an Atlantic City bounty hunter and he''s fed up with the world and everyone in it. But as he tracks his latest bail jumpers to a small New Jersey town he finds much more than what he bargained for. Now Hawkins must make the decision to flee town or to stay put and fight to save the one thing he can no longer stand - Humanity! Do not miss The first issue of the supernatural action mini-series that combines the tone of 28 Days Later with the intensity of Aliens. They''re coming for you!

Trapped in Oz and hunted by the armies of the fallen Wicked Witch of the East, Dorothy finds allies in Glinda, the good witch of Oz and the lion Thorne. Together they embark on a quest for the veridian scepter, an artifact that can both free Oz from the tyranny of the Wicked Witch, and also send Dorothy home. All that stands in their way is the Wicked Witch of the West and her army of deadly warriors, flying monkeys and demon dogs.

As the Grimm Universe continues to grow, new adventures await the many heroes that reside inside it. Don’t miss this 64-page issue of epic proportions, as we get 5 all-new, never-released short stories, spanning from all corners of the realms of power, leading into the future of all things Grimm!

The first ever Grimm Halloween special arrives as the classic story of the Monkey''s Paw is retold with a terrifying Zenescope twist you''ll love! A couple is granted one wish for their dreams to finally come true only to have that wish turn into a complete nightmare. Now Sela must try to stop Belinda''s act of evil before more lives are destroyed.

A young girl is desperate to escape an abusive relationship before it''s too late and a meeting with her professor, Sela, might provide her a way out... When a young man is transformed into a hideous beast he is granted a short time to change his ways and reverse the curse, but can he overcome his abusive mindset or will his rage consume him and ruin any chance he has at redemption? Part 1 of a 2 issue story arc.

As Dorothy continues her quest for the Veridian Scepter things go from bad to worse for her and her companions. The Wicked Witch of the West has no intention of letting her find the powerful weapon and the army of flying terrors she sends to stop them is more than they our heroes can handle. Their attack leaves Dorothy as the witches prisoner where torture and torment are the least of her worries. The Witch has grand plans for Dorothy and her companions and not all of them will survive to see them come to pass.

It’s that time of the year again, for the Grimm Fairy Tales Halloween Special! Join, Mary Medina as she goes on a haunted tour in New Orleans where the ghosts may turn out to be a little more than just urban legends.

Years ago, detective Jerome Ferguson was on a case that took a turn for the supernatural, permanently changing the way he viewed life, or the lack thereof. Now years later that same case has come back to haunt him, in the most literal sense. In this all-new terrifying story, the Spirit Hunters investigate a gruesome mystery at a haunted condo.

While taking a cross country trip, a young couple stops to visit one of their long lost friends who live in an idyllic gated community in the Midwest. Not long after they arrive, they find out that a girl has gone missing and that something sinister may be lurking behind the mansions and well-manicured lawns of Paradise Court Part 1 of a 5 issue mini- series

As the first Oz miniseries races towards its conclusion Dorothy finally arrives at the Emerald City where she finds the final piece of the Veridian scepter. But the Wicked Witch of the West and her army are not far behind and she plans to destroy the city and everyone in it on her path to conquer Oz. And the Witch has a special surprise for Dorothy that she will unleash to devastating results.