The ALIENS mythos deepens with billionaire Daniel Grant's expedition to the terrifying Alien homeworld, facing two queens and monstrous threats. Meanwhile, thieves design a cybernetic Alien to steal royal jelly, drawing corporate interest. This collection includes stories from various ALIENS series and explores Newt's tale.
Exploring the metaphor of human sexuality, this book delves into the concept of being 'born again' as a foundational element of Christianity. It seeks to provide a fresh perspective on spiritual reproduction, akin to a 'birds and bees' talk, to deepen understanding of faith and its complexities. By linking sexuality with spiritual rebirth, the author invites readers to reconsider traditional interpretations and embrace a more holistic view of spiritual life.
The Crimson Empire trilogy! After Emperor Palpatine’s death, his elite Royal Guard have been hunted down and killed — except one: Kir Kanos, the Emperor’s most loyal soldier. The man behind the murders is fellow guardsman Carnor Jax, now part of the Imperial ruling council, who wants the throne for himself. Now, Kanos must escape Jax’s grasp and find new allies — and a new identity as bounty hunter Kenix Kil! But Kanos’s quest puts him in the crosshairs of both the remaining Empire forces, and the leaders of the New Republic: Leia Organa, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker!
Im Jahre 1982 wurde die Welt Zeuge der Geburt einer Sensation, als He-Man und die Masters of the Universe erstmals ihre unvergesslichen Abenteuer bestritten. Heute, über 30 Jahre später, steht fest, dass die Serie die Popkultur für immer verändert hat! In diesem Buch präsentieren Mattel und Panini Books Ihnen die erste umfassende Retrospektive des Phänomens He-Man und einen nie dagewesenen Einblick in die jahrzehntelange Geschichte dieses beliebten Franchise, von den Actionfiguren über die TV-Serie und den legendären Kinofilm bis hin zur gefeierten Neuauflage der Comics. Ein Muss für jeden Fan!
From Mike Richardson, creator of The Mask, comes a superhero vision as dark as the night. Twenty-five years ago, a genuine masked crimefighter came out of nowhere to declare war on crime. All of America celebrated the exploits of the black-clad vigilante . . . and then he disappeared. But when down-on-his-luck investigator Jake Stevens is hired to find the long-missing avenger, his inquiries threaten to expose the myth behind the mask. Collects Cloaked #1–#4.
Explore the dark corners of the horror genre with this collection of spooky tales of witchcraft, ghosts, and the risen dead! Originally collected as a hardcover, these stories from the likes of Mike Mignola, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, Gary Gianni, Robert E. Howard and more first appeared in the Dark Horse Book of Monsters, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, and the Dark Horse Book of the Dead. Now available for the first time in paperback, these haunting shorts have lost none of their spine-tingling genius!
Everyone deserves a second chance! Once hailed as saviors, the heroes of yesterday have been rejected and forgotten by the public, and have hidden out in a secret fortress near the North Pole for decades.But when the Professor--a mysterious scientist who built the fortress--is kidnapped by an evil rival, a young boy rallies the monsters, robots, and caped wonders to once again become the heroes of the Atomic Legion!Author Mike Richardson and artist Bruce Zick tell a tale of heroes reborn that is peppered with nods to the pop-culture icons of, well, ALL of pop-culture! Half the fun of reading this book is spotting the references to your favorite comic-book, movie, and literary characters!
Each new year is marked by a monster's attack on their mountain village. This year, young Jia and her friend Deshi have decided to fight back.For Deshi, it is the grand adventure he has always dreamed of. For Jia, it is revenge for the loss of her mother--who was taken by the monster five years before.But it will take more than mere pluck and courage to best the beast of the mountain, which is where the mysterious stranger who has befriended Jia and Deshi comes in . . .Based on an ancient Chinese legend, Jia and the Nian Monster blends fantasy, fable, and the invention of gunpowder into a tale of courage and friendship. Written by Mike Richardson (47 Ronin, Father's Day, and The Atomic Legion), and illustrated by the amazing new artist Megan Huang, this could be a new children's classic!
The World War 1 Memoir of Kenneth Basil Foyster Canadian Soldier, Prisoner and Internee
Set against the backdrop of World War I, the memoir recounts the harrowing journey of Kenneth Foyster, an English-born Canadian soldier. Following his capture after the battle of Ypres in 1915, he endured imprisonment and internment in Switzerland. His vivid narrative captures the struggles and resilience of captured Allied combatants, shedding light on their often-overlooked stories during the war. Foyster's reflections provide a unique perspective on the conflicts and challenges faced by soldiers far from the front lines.
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying fungi that grow on dung, offering valuable insights for mycologists and nature enthusiasts alike. It features detailed descriptions and illustrations to aid in the recognition of various species. The unchanged reprint maintains the quality of the original edition, ensuring that readers have access to reliable information on this niche but fascinating aspect of fungal biology.