Best Selling Books by Mike Richardson

Kir Kanos is the last surviving member of the elite Imperial Guard. He''s on the run -- and the Empire will stop at nothing to destroy him! It''s the combined might of the Empire against a single man. Crimson Empire combines the dynamic artistic talents of comics superstars Paul Gulacy (Batman vs. Predator III) and P. Craig Russell (Elric: Stormbringer) and featuring a new cover painting by master Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman. *

A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land by disguising themselves as zombies. Now their new friend, Betty, is posed to be their Yoko Ono. In the final act, Straw narrowly escapes a zombie attack to find Whip making his famous _boeuf bourguignon_ for Betty. But when zombies break into their home, will their disguises hold, or will one of these hard rockers fall victim to the flesh-hungry masses? **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

The rise of the new Crimson Empire continues, as former Imperial Guardsman Kir Kanos vows to destroy the members of the Interim Council that he feels have betrayed the former Emperor Palpatine. But other forces are gathering, and they too have their sights firmly set on the Emperor''s throne.

New York City, like every city in the world, has one problem: its entire population is _dead_. A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land by disguising themselves as zombies; now they feel the flames of jealousy over what in all likelihood is the last _living_ woman on Earth. Will Betty''s feminine charm divide Straw and Whip? Will her penchant for playing zombie target practice prove a fatal fetish? Be sure to catch this three-issue series from the mind of Mike Richardson (_The Mask_, _The Secret_), with art by Ben Stenbeck and covers by legendary artist Richard Corben, making zombies fun again. **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai''s breathtaking account of Japan''s most famous historical legend reaches its extra-length conclusion, as Lord Asano''s loyal retainers take their revenge! THE EPIC FINALE! Special oversize final issue for the same low price! From Mike Richardson (_Star Wars: Crimson Empire_) and Stan Sakai (_Usagi Yojimbo_)! "_47 Ronin_ is a book to watch . . ." IGN

**How to be a good dad. . .** **. . . Stop killing people!** As a mob enforcer he was called the Eastside Butcher, but twenty years later Silas has found peace. That is, until his abandoned daughter shows up to give him a piece of her mind . . . and unwittingly leads a legion of hit men to settle accounts with Silas! * An action-packed crime thriller written by Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson (_The Secret, Cut, Atomic Legion_). * Illustrated by Gabriel Guzm��n (_Star Wars, Cable, Kull)_.

An adoring public called him the Sentinel. Terrified lawbreakers called him the Reaper. The black-masked avenger waged a one-man war against the criminal underworld—then disappeared. Private investigator Jake Stevens follows a crooked path to find the long-vanished costumed crimefighter, but something follows Stevens, something with relentless purpose . . . and murderous intent. Written by Mike Richardson--creator of The Mask, producer of the Hellboy film franchise, and writer of the 47 Ronin graphic novel—and illustrated with gritty realism by Jordi Armengol.

Hunted by a monster from the surface of the hostile planet they''ve tried to escape, the survivors have to get to the less damaged half of the ruined ship, but the only way to do it may be a jump through deep space! * Script by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (_Star Wars: Legacy_, _Planet of the Apes_) * All-new science fiction from Hardman and Bechko!

Following the death of Imperial Guard turncoat Carnor Jax at the hand of the last Guard, Kir Kanos, the Galactic Empire suddenly finds itself devoid of a leader, and an Interim Council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected. But when Council members become targets for assassination, Kanos becomes the prime suspect and again stands at the center of a storm! *

Silas Smith may have renounced his life of violence, but his life of violence never renounced him. And now, with his long-estranged daughter held hostage by his former mob employers to ensure his return, Silas plans to give them exactly what they wantand everything they deserve! An action-packed crime thriller written by Mike Richardson (_The Secret_, _The Atomic Legion, 47 Ronin_).

Kir Kanos, the last surviving member of Emperor Palpatine’s Royal Guard, is ready to settle a score with Luke Skywalker and those others whom he blames for the death of his Emperor. But standing in Kanos’s path is his former adversary and almost love interest Mirith Sinn. And both of them have become pawns in a secret plot by an Imperial cabal! *The final chapter in the Crimson Empire saga!

An interstellar cargo ship is hit! Meteors rip through the hull and hundreds of crew members are cast into space. How will the surviving crew make it back to the planet alive? * Written by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko (_Star Wars: Legacy_, _Planet of the Apes_). * From a story by Mike Richardson (_47 Ronin_)!

Graphic novel. Based on James Cameron''s screenplay, tells the story of the Aliens movie from the point of views of its young heroine.

This book makes a major contribution to the debate within the UK and abroad on the reality of workplace unionism in an era of change. Drawing on examples of union renewal, the authors present an historical overview, and compare the UK experience with contrasting international examples. It presents both qualitative and quantitative research to provide new and comprehensive evidence on trade union strategies.

In the wake of Lord Asano''s tragic death, Oishi and his loyal samurai set their revenge in motion, with a plot that will span many months while taking a tremendous toll on its participants! Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai continue the famous fact-based legend from Japan''s history. This is the definitive modern retelling of the tale of the 47 Ronin! "Mike Richardson is always one step ahead of his readers." -Martijn Form, _Silver Bullet_

This is the story of workers'' struggles in the British car industry, from the Second World War until today. Told from the viewpoint of the workers, the book chronicles how they responded to a variety of management and union strategies, from piece rate working, through measured day work, and eventually to ''lean production'' beginning in the late 1980s. Focusing on two companies, Vauxhall-GM and Rover/BMW, this book shows how they developed their approaches to managing labour relations. It highlights the success of various forms of struggle to establish safer and more humane working environments, as well as their failures.

Collects comic books featuring archaeologist Indiana Jones and his adventures around the world.