Best Selling Books by Ron marz

One of the longest-running series in comics reaches a milestone: 125 issues and still going strong! There''s no better way to mark this occasion than with the start of the biggest Witchblade story arc ever! For more than a year now, the Witchblade has been split between two bearers-NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and dancer Danielle Baptiste-and they have coexisted peacefully. But that''s all about to end. Beginning in this issue, the six-part ''War of the Witchblades'' arc will change Sara, Dani and the Witchblade forever. Sara has been Dani''s friend and mentor, but now she becomes her bitter enemy. By the end of the storyline, only ONE bearer will remain. The critically acclaimed team of writer Ron Marz and artist Stjepan Sejic is joined by cover artist Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man), who contributes a two-part cover of Sara and Dani.

Raise the Dead''...Guest-starring The Necromancer! Sara Pezzini can gain an important ally in Abby van Alstine, the Necromancer ... but only if Sara can keep her alive! Abby''s visit to New York City is interrupted by a demonic attack, and her only chance for surival is entering the world of the Witchblade.

TIAMAT,'' Part Four ...The epic battle between Sara Pezzini, bearer of the Witchblade, and Tiamat, the ancient Babylonian Queen-Goddess culminates in an earth-shaking showdown! The ongoing team of RON MARZ (Artifacts, Magdalena) and STJEPAN SEJIC (Angelus) inch closer to the huge anniversary #150 issue!

Kyle goes up against a deadly new villain whose fiery powers rival his own.

When the Earth is wrenched from its orbit and transported into a massive alien craft, the Justice League quickly begins an investigation to discover the identity of the culprit and his scheme! Collects the graphic novel by Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch along with GREEN LANTERN #1,000,000. NOTE: some issues are available individually online.

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #76-85, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) #6, Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection (1993) #1-4, Secret Defenders (1993) #9-10. To INFINITY CRUSADE —and beyond! The Silver Surfer must aid the Jack of Hearts, survive an encounter with Nebula and face the Kree double threat of Captain Atlas and Doctor Minerva! Meanwhile,it’s a battle of Galactus’ heralds as Morg and Terrax clash! They both want the same ax — but whose hands will it end up in? Plus: The Sentinel of the Spaceways joins Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch in Mephisto’s clutches in a tale written and drawn by cosmic maestro Jim Starlin! But why is the Surfer joining the Secret Defenders alongside Doctor Strange, Thunderstrike and War Machine? And when the Goddess’ Infinity Crusade divides the Marvel Universe, the Surfer must power up — with potentially explosive results!

Catch up on the Event of the Year! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe! When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue, a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! "It''s loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain!" [4 out 5 stars] — Comic Book Resources "...dramatic and heavy...visually striking..." — Newsarama

CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This fourth volume from Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures is bound in blood and sorcery which includes a tie-in to the Scourge of the Serpent mini-series, plus a multitude of stories in Robert E. Howard’s fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including writers Jim Zub, Ron Marz, Chris Ryall, and Patrick Zircher, with a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated strips by Robert de la Torre, Doug Braithwaite, Mike Rooth, Liam Sharp, Danny Earls, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Mirko Colak. Plus, a tense prose story by Fabian Nicieza, as well as pin-ups, poems, and essays. “Artistically, this book is awesome. There are so many cool things happening here. Every artist is just spectacular.” – Comic Culture “A mesmerizing accomplishment in Robert E. Howard reverence and a demonstration of joy for the pulp era of storytelling.” – Comical Opinions

War of the Witchblades'' Part 6 (of 6) ...''War of the Witchblades'' concludes here! Will Sara Pezzini or Dani Baptiste emerge as the sole bearer of the Witchblade? Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who is the new Angelus? Featuring a cover by regular artist Sejic and two variant covers by classic Witchblade artist Adriana Melo (Ms. Marvel)!

Hero Quest'' part 1! Tired of being a rookie, Kyle Rayner sets out on a journey to learn from the legends of the DC Universe how to be a better hero. First stop...Gotham City and a visit with the Batman Family.

Fast Friends'' part 1! Green Lantern and the Flash must team up to save their respective cities from the destructive sound powers of the new Sonar.

Kyle has finally made it back home, but he''s not alone: a pre-Parallax Hal Jordan from the past has followed him to the present!

Powerless and alone, can Kyle survive his deadly game of cat and mouse with Fatality?

Sara Pezzini believes her life is returning to normal...at least normal for someone who wields an ancient gauntlet of immense supernatural power. But when dark secrets about an abandoned amusement park surface, SaraÕs investigation draws her into a living nightmare.

Hal Jordan faces the sins of his past (or future, as the case may be). It''s Hal Jordan vs. Parallax, with Kyle Rayner stuck in the middle!

The original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, teams up with Johnny Thunder and his amazing Thunderbolt to save the leaders of the Allied Powers-Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt-as they convene at the Yalta Conference. Little do these historic figures expect the uninvited guest-one of Stalker''s Seven-who arrives to claim the Allied leaders in one fell swoop. And when the incalculable might of Alan Scott''s power ring and the Thunderbolt''s own magic may not be enough to stop Stalker''s servant, the balance of power rests with the all-too-human Johnny Thunder.

After consulting with John Stewart, Green Lantern journeys to what he believes is the source of his recent dementia.

Witch Hunt, Part 2...Witchblade-wielder and NYPD detective Sara Pezzini has awakened from her coma, but with no memory of what happened to her. So like any good cop, she starts digging for clues. But the mystery she uncovers points to a conspiracy that reaches the very foundations of New York, a conspiracy that could lead to total apocalypse! The new creative team of Ron Marz (Green Lantern, The Darkness) and Michael Choi continue the most powerful Witchblade saga ever!

The JLA guest-stars in a four-part story drawn by artist Tom Grindberg, featuring covers by Walter Simonson! In part one (written by GREEN LANTERN''s Ron Marz), we learn what would have happened if the infant Superman''s rocket had landed on the planet Oa instead of Earth. Would he have become the greatest Green Lantern of them all? Has it already happened? It''s not an ElseworldsÉit''s not a hoaxÉand it''s up to the JLA to figure it all out.

Sara Pezzini has solved myriad mysteries as both a detective and the bearer of the Witchblade. But now to save her own life, and perhaps save the entire world, she must unravel the most starling mystery of all: who serves as the new host for the power of the Angelus?