Best Selling Books by Rick Veitch

Following Alan Moore’s legendary run, Rick Veitch was hand-picked by Moore to continue the saga. Experience the run as it was meant to be read with the interweaving narrative between Swamp Thing and Hellblazer restored. Collects Swamp Thing (vol. 2) #65-73, Swamp Thing Annual #3, John Constantine, Hellblazer #4-5, and a story from Secret Origins #23.

Comics visionary Rick Veitch marries the larcenous history of the comics business to the outrageous themes and characters of his infamous Brat pack universe, creating one of the most startling and uncompromising visions of the superhero archetype ever put to paper.

Aquaman has been branded a traitor and dethroned by his human-hating subjects, who leave him for dead. But, as Atlantis prepares to wage war on humanity, Aquaman is visited by the legendary Lady of the Lake who convinces him to fight for his kingdom

The classic saga that saw Aquaman exiled from his own kingdom now gets a new edition in AQUAMAN: THE WATERBEARER. In the aftermath of the Obsidian Age-when the King of the Seven Seas was forced to re-sink Atlantis in order to save it-Aquaman is now hated by his former subjects and exiled from the life-giving ocean he once called home. But in a mysterious freshwater lake, home to the legendary Lady of the Lake, he finds refuge as he is granted amazing new powers and a brand-new mission in life, along with an unfathomable new enemy thirsting for Aquaman’s newfound abilities! Experience Aquaman as you’ve never seen him before from writer Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING, QUESTION), artists Yvel Guichet (STORMWATCH), Mark Propst (LOBO) and others. Collects AQUAMAN #1-6, AQUAMAN SECRET FILES 2003 and a story from JLA/JSA SECRET FILES & ORIGINS #1.

A stand-alone issue written by Rick Veitch! Something is stealing the memories of the JLA members! How will Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, and the Atom defeat a nemesis that has the ability to turn their most personal recollections against them?

The most promising new story line of the new millennium continues as Sara attempts to deal with the ramifications of last issue. Rick Veitch and Paul Jenkins have provided nothing short of a stellar new direction for everyone''s favorite Witchblade wielding detective and new series artist Keu Cha has exemplified the ability to fill Sara''s world with unique and explosive visuals. Now is the time to pick up Witchblade and find out what everyone has been talking about!

The dawn of a new era for Witchblade begins, as penciling sensation Keu Cha (Rising Stars) becomes the ongoing artist for everyone''s favorite gauntlet wielding detective. Plus, the new writing team of Rick Veitch and Paul Jenkins (Inhumans, Spawn, Hulk) start to weave a tale that will explore untold history of the Witchblade and alter the course of Sara''s life forever! Events from this mystic and gypsy filled issue will set the path for Paul Jenkins to take over as full time writer with issue #43! Bear witness to the changing of the guard as Top Cow''s longest running series sets its sights on becoming the most promising storyline of the new millennium.

Swamp Thing''s been struggling to get into our world for months. Now, the conception of the new Swamp Thing can be revealed! You won''t believe what John Constantine had to do with it in this shocking crossover with HELLBLAZER #9.

While Swamp Thing tries to make his way back home, Abby has an encounter that hits close to hers. It''s a bizarre, unexpected and tragic reunion as Abby''s childhood haunts her present.

Reeling from the financial collapse of his business, Chad Roe descends into a night of debauchery only to wake up a literal marked man, covered in a full-body permanent marker tattoo. But when his lost weekend bleeds into a bright Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, his life changes forever. Instead of picking up the pieces, Chad takes to the road, desperately searching for salvation in the shell-shocked heart of America.

Swamp Thing meets up with some of the Western heroes from DC''s past, including Jonah Hex!

The Teknophage, a 65 million year old reptile, holds the keys to the universe. An immensely powerful being, Henry Phage has spent his lifetime as a conqueror, using his immense psychic powers and his ability to manipulate wormholes in order to take over planets across galaxies and feed upon the suffering of the denizens within, effectively making himself a god. From The Phage Building, located on the planet Kahlighoul, The Teknophage plots and plans the expansion of his intergalactic empire. However, when he turns his sights towards Kahlighoul''s sister planet, Earth, the Teknophage encounters a source of resistance that he did not expect.

Swamp Thing returns from his sojourn to hell, only to learn that his girlfriend Abby is being persecuted for their ''unnatural relations''. When she skips town for Gotham City he follows and runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor and the Gotham City Police Department.

In this third absolute collection of the bestselling original series WITCHBLADE, NYC Detective Sara Pezzini is back from her foray into the Underworld. As she emerges with FULL power over the Witchblade and makes her final attempt to banish the creatures back to the underworld from whence they came, she is also given a clue as to the true nature of the Witchblade. Collects WITCHBLADE #37-57, DESTINY’S CHILD #1-3, and WITCHBLADE/LADY DEATH #1

Swamp Thing''s out to finally avenge his own murder...and he intends to take out his revenge on Lex Luthor.

Swamp Thing disappears, leaving Abby alone and pregnant in the swamp...and facing forces from an alien invasion.

What mysterious secret of Abby''s is standing in the way of the birth of the new Swamp Thing?

wamp Thing struggles against his destiny to join the Parliament of Trees.

In the harsh cold void of space, Swamp Thing ends up meeting the New God Metron, and the two of them cross paths with none other than Darkseid.

Swamp Thing''s journey through time continues as he encounters Tomahawk and other heroes from the American Revolution!

The joy and horror of creation--as seen through the eyes of a potential future incarnation of the Swamp Thing!

Aquaman and his archenemy, Black Manta, join forces to stop The Thirst from reanimating an army of corpses! Can these two foes put aside years of hatred to defeat an enemy more powerful than both of them?

Battered and left to perish on an exposed reef, Aquaman discovers, to his horror, that all the denizens of the deep are instructed to attack him without mercy. But though his beloved ocean is off-limits, a mysterious freshwater lake may give him more than just sanctuary.

In Gotham City, John Constantine pays a visit to someone in tune with the local flora--the Floronic Man! Meanwhile, Swamp Thing introduces Abby to the real Alec Holland.

Abby faces some definite horrors in a visit to see Matt and is forced to make a most painful decision.

Aquaman gets a new look and costume! The predatory Rodunn, Captain of the Royal Guard, ventures onto land in his quest to destroy Aquaman, his former king. But the king has a powerful lesson to teach his traitorous captain!

It''s Swamp Thing vs. Solomon Grundy! It''s battle for the swamp not to be missed!

Before they can conquer Earth, an alien race must eliminate the lone threat to their plans of conquest: Swamp Thing.

The quest for the new Swamp Thing begins as John Constantine tries to figure out who has been chosen. But what does this mean for Abby?

Swamp Thing''s journey through time continues as he finds himself in the age of Camelot, where he meets the Demon.

If Swamp Thing ever has a chance of finding a bright future, he''s going to have to take a painful journey through the dark horrors from out of his past!

Discover how Vulko navigates the stormy waters of politics in the new Atlantis! Plus, the sea changes in Atlantean society since ''The Obsidian Age'' have unexpected consequences, and Profile Pages detail the history of Aquaman, his new powers, his friends, and his foes! NOTE: the ''Family Ties'' story is not included here.

Swamp Thing discovers what the term "fear of flying" is all about as a strange set of coincidences could spell disaster for a passenger plane.

Aquaman rushes towards a climactic battle with his deadliest enemy, The Thirst, at the mythical Fountainhead-the source of the four rivers that bring all spiritual energy into our world. But even with Black Manta at his side, nothing can stop Aquaman from meeting an unexpected fate that will leave him reeling!

The King of the Seas quenches The Thirst! Aquaman learns the hard way that a brief moment of rage can have deadly consequences by using his magical, watery hand as a weapon, he has inadvertently released The Thirst-a twisted parasite who feeds on the same Secret Sea that Aquaman has sworn to channel into this world!

Aquaman and Tempest reunite for the first time since the former Sea King''s trial. Tempest wants to show his magic power to his adoptive father and hatches a plan to sneak Aquaman into Atlantis...by turning them both into fish!