Swamp Story

Ted Gioia's History of Jazz has been universally hailed as a classicacclaimed by jazz critics and fans around the world.

The "Sea of Storms" story arc begins with the debut of new Aquaman writer Jeff Parker (BATMAN 66)!

AMERICAN VAMPIRE flashes back to two very distinct points in American history. The first tale comes from the early 1800's with the "The Beast in the Cave" featuring art by the legendary Jordi Bernet (Torpedo, JONAH HEX). Learn about the original American Vampire, Skinner Sweet, and his involvement in the brutal Indian Wars, and an ancient evil hidden in the heart of the Old West. Plus, more about the man Skinner used to call his best friend - James Book!

A hero is born of Man and Valkyrie! In this second volume of the three-part story inspired by Wagner's classic opera The Ring of the Nibelung, Siegfried sets off from his safe, forest home to find the world of men. With Mime as his reluctant guide, Siegfried plunges headlong into the dangers of the swamp of the sorcerer Volva, where he learns of his destiny to confront the dragon Fafnir! Written and illustrated by Alex Alice (Le Troisieme Testament), this lush hardcover masterpiece brings the epic saga to life in feature-quality illustration.

In FEAST OF SHADOWS, the first in the six-part OUR LADY OF SHADOWS story arc. Vampirella is sent by the Vatican to investigate the kidnapping of a little girl by Ethan Shroud and the Chaos cultists, only to become the centerpiece of a ritual invoking Lady Umbra, the sister-bride of Chaos, that leaves her marked as a living sacrifice to the dark goddess who rules the shadows. VAMPIRELLA is back and returns to her horror roots with Bram Stoker Award-winning author Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark, Jason vs. Leatherface) and Patrick Berkenkotter (Avengers/Invaders, Red Sonja).

This installment includes terrifying tales like "A Pact With the Devil" by genius Jack Cole and "Swamp Monster" by the brilliant Basil Wolverton, as well as a stunning cover gallery!

Marv Wolfman … Len Wein… two names that are legendary in the ranks of comic book superheroes. Between them they have created some of the most well known heroes to ever slip into spandex: characters like Wolverine, Blade, Swamp Thing and The New Teen Titans, just to name a few. Now they’ve collaborated on what may be their most unforgettable characters yet—Gene Pool!

Gene Pool is a story that puts a new edgy slant on the time-tested theme of young outsiders with incredible powers, being hunted because of abilities they never wanted. Marv and Len are comic legends whose collaborations have been sorely missed. Now they’re back together, doing what they do best, and with forceful results. – comicsbulletin.com