Underwinter: Queen of Spirits
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
"A stand-alone story in the Underwinter setting"-Back cover.
Ray Fawkes is a critically acclaimed creator known for his work across independent and mainstream comics. He masterfully blends intricate storytelling with a distinctive visual style, exploring profound human experiences and complex psychological landscapes. Fawkes's narratives often delve into themes of darkness and mystery, showcasing a unique approach that is both experimental and compelling. His dedication to the craft over two decades has solidified his reputation as a significant voice in contemporary comics.







"A stand-alone story in the Underwinter setting"-Back cover.
A special reissue of the acclaimed graphic novel from the Eisner-nominated cartoonist of One Soul! This ground-breaking book looks at the lives and relationships of 24 individuals in a way only the medium of sequential art could. Relationships change, grow, and end, but the one thing that always remains is the people inside who define both ourselves and our liaisons.
The unholy alliance you prayed would never happen! For countless generations, the fight between good and evil has been fought, as much behind the scenes as in plain view. Unbeknownst to the world at large, one force has stood as a safeguard against the potential triumph of evil and the unleashing of the apocalypse: The 36. Now, someone is after them, a creature of evil known as Purgatori, and the only thing standing in her way is Vampirella. So with all of existence hanging in the balance, what could possibly bring these two enemies to join forces? Hint: Whatever it is, it must be really bad.
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer universe, created by Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston. It includes two complete series illustrated by Wilfredo Torres and Matt Kindt, showcasing the rich history and potential future of this unique comic universe. Readers can expect a blend of compelling storytelling and striking artwork that expands on the beloved characters and themes established in the original series.
A lone Na'vi warrior grapples with the aftermath of trauma as the last surviving member of his clan. In his journey, he seeks both meaning and healing, navigating the challenges of PTSD while exploring themes of resilience and identity in a richly imagined world.
A new original graphic novel from the Eisner-nominated cartoonist of ONE SOUL! This ground-breaking new book looks at the lives and relationships of 24 individuals in a way only the medium of sequential art could. Relationships change, grow, and end, but the one thing that always remains is the people inside who define both ourselves and our liaisons.
Purgatori's really living the vampire demon life. She's got Lilith's nasty mind worm eating her willpower. She's going bug-nuts crazy. And now, there are a bunch of witches targeting her with their weird body-snatching schemes. Clearly, it's time for some quiet introspection and careful planning, right? Get ready for bloody mayhem instead!
Carmine Falcone, also known as the Roman, returns to Gotham to begin an all-out gang war and take back the city he once ruled, while a much more powerful evil force begins to surface.
Years after Overwatch has been disbanded, the world finds itself beset by injustice and vulnerable to self-interested powers in this all-new story. With chaos and devastation rife around the world, Cole Cassidy receives the call to rejoin Overwatch . . . but memories of its fall still haunt him. After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Cassidy considers that maybe Overwatch needs more than the old crew to give it new life. An untold Overwatch story written by Ray Fawkes (Batman: Detective Comics, Constantine) and illustrated by Irene Koh (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars). This original graphic novel unveils how popular heroes were recruited to Overwatch in this ambitious expansion of the Overwatch universe! Collects Overwatch: New Blood #1–#5.
"The prequel to the best-selling game BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT! The Joker is dead. Arkham City is closed. As a new day begins, Bruce Wayne finds himself in devastating pain, recovering from his injuries and questioning whether his role as Batman is still necessary to the city's survival. But as the sun rises in Gotham City, dangerous new threats emerge from the shadows...and the Arkham Knight is just beginning. Don't miss this in-continuity prequel comic set prior to the events of the brand-new video game Batman: Arkham Knight!"--Amazon website.
Eighteen individuals throughout history whose entire lives unfold simultaneously. Comprised entirely of double page spreads split into eighteen panels with each panel featuring one character's life, cartoonist Ray Fawkes has artfully crafted eighteen linear stories into one non-linear masterpiece. Nominated for the 2012 Eisner Award in the "Graphic Album: New" category.
A character book for Changeling
From Eisner Award nominee, Ray Fawkes, comes ONE LINE, the third book in the ambitious, intricately constructed One Soul series.As One Soul followed eighteen people from birth until death, showcasing their common joys and pains as well as their unique experiences, One Line follows eighteen families through four centuries, showing how traditions, ethics, and prejudices are handed down from generation to generation. Some families will interact, some will join together, some will remain alone. Some will persist, and some will die out.
"Trapped and separated by an apocalyptic rainfall, Mike and Clara, devoted husband and wife, have sworn to find their way back to one another. But they quickly discover that the rain--and their predicament--is not what it seems"-- Provided by publisher
Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Underwinter: a field of feathers #1-5--Title page.
"Four musicians play for a supernatural audience. While their minds and bodies degrade, the truth dawns on them: they have been drafted into a war against forces beyond human understanding. They are the front line of our defense. What is hidden is emerging." -- Page 4 of cover.
Ihre Suche nach Tim Hunter und Zatanna führt die Justice League Dark um John Constantine, Deadman und Frankenstein in eine fremde Welt, die schon lange auf einen großen Magier wartet. Dieser soll den Krieg zwischen Magie und Wissenschaft ein für allemal entscheiden … PLUS: Swamp Thing, Flash und die Dunkle Gerechtigkeitsliga in der Stadt des Grauens!
So'lek, eine Na'vi-Kriegerin, begibt sich auf eine transformative Reise durch Pandora, um die Narben des Krieges zu überwinden. Die Schlacht mag vorbei sein, doch das Trauma verfolgt sie. Auf der Suche nach Heilung und Selbstfindung wendet sie sich an Eywa, die spirituelle Kraft ihrer Welt. Ihre Geschichte thematisiert den Kampf um innere Stärke und die Verbindung zur Natur inmitten von Herausforderungen.
W Złotej Erze superbohaterów powstał elitarny aliancki Szwadron Czarnego Młota, mający walczyć z okultystycznymi zagrożeniami ze strony nazistów oraz z siejącym zniszczenie pilotem znanym jako Widmowy Łowca. W skład Szwadronu weszli żołnierze, którzy w czasie pokoju nie cieszyliby się uznaniem dowództwa ani zainteresowaniem prasy. Dlaczego? Sami najlepiej to wytłumaczą, wspominając swoje potyczki z nadnaturalnymi niemieckimi wrogami i gigantycznymi radzieckimi mechami. Autorami scenariusza są laureat Nagrody Eisnera Jeff Lemire (Łasuch, Extraordinary X-Men) i Ray Fawkes (Wojna Robinów, Wieczny Batman), a rysunki stworzył Matt Kindt (Suicide Squad).
Jahre, nachdem Overwatch aufgelöst wurde, wird die Welt von Ungerechtigkeit beherrscht und von selbstsüchtigen Mächten bedroht. Rund um den Globus herrschen Chaos und Verwüstung, als Cole Cassidy den Aufruf zur Rückkehr zu Overwatch erhält. Doch die Erinnerungen an dessen Fall quälen ihn noch immer. Nach einer unerwarteten Wiedervereinigung mit einem alten Freund denkt Cassidy darüber nach, dass Overwatch vielleicht mehr als die alte Crew braucht, um wieder ins Leben gerufen zu werden. Eine neue Overwatch-Geschichte, geschrieben von Ray Fawkes (BATMAN – DETECTIVE COMICS) und illustriert von Irene Koh (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars). Diese Erweiterung des Overwatch-Universums, die in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Blizzard Entertainment entstanden ist, begleitet den beliebten Cowboy Cole Cassidy, während er die Welt bereist und bekannte Gesichter für Overwatch rekrutiert!
KOŘEN VŠEHO ZLA Před dávnými časy narazila jedna nevinná žena na zlověstný artefakt: skříňku ve tvaru lebky. Otevřela ji… a vypustila do světa sedm smrtelných hříchů. O tisíce let později se světem začne plížit zlo – a do cesty se mu postaví armáda hrdinů. Nejmocnější z těchto hrdinů se shromáždí ve třech týmech, z nichž každý nese ve svém názvu slova „liga spravedlnosti“. Každý z těchto týmů má vlastní metody a motivy. Příměří, které mezi nimi panuje, je křehké, ale vydrželo. Až doteď. Ve světě se znovu objevila Pandořina skříňka a její vliv, jenž kazí lidi, se šíří jako nemoc. Vůči jejímu zlu není imunní dokonce ani Superman. Její moc může ovládnout pouze někdo s nejčistějším nebo nejtemnějším srdcem. Planetu Zemi prohledává trojice záhadných bytostí a pátrá po tajemstvích skříňky. Mezi třemi týmy složenými z největších hrdinů světa vypukne válka, která má rozhodnout o osudu nebezpečného artefaktu. A v zákulisí zla číhá ještě větší zlo… V sérii - 3.5
Svět Černé palice tentokrát přináší akční dobrodružný příběh z druhé světové války! Během zlaté superhrdinské éry působí na frontě elitní Letka Černé palice, jejíž členové zručně odrážejí útoky nacistů, nadpřirozené hrozby, a především čelí své Nemesis v podobě německého vzdušného esa, obávaného Geistjägera. Svazek obsahuje sešity č. 1–4 série Černá palice 1945 od týmu zkušených autorů, Jeffa Lemirea, Raye Fawkese a Matta Kindta, a jako bonus také skicář s poznámkami.
Cenami ověnčená superhrdinská komiksová sága Černá palice představuje tři povídky a obsáhlou encylopedii světa stvořeného Jeffem Lemirem a Deanem Ormstonem. Školačka s vizáží lovecraftovské příšery je ochotná udělat cokoliv, jen aby zapadla do kolektivu. Temná čarodějka provází své hosty děsuplnou chýší. Potřeštěný intergalaktický cestovatel navštěvuje minulost svých superhrdinských kolegů. To vše s kresbou mnoha hostujících komiksových výtvarníků, a navrch ještě vyčerpávající encyklopedie světa Černé palice a jeho postav. Obsahuje povídky: Výroční palice: Střípky z paravesmíru, Černá palice: Cthu-Lojzička, Encyklopedie světa Černé palice a Hrůzy zítřka, vydané u příležitosti amerického Free Comic Book Day 2019.
After a bloody and brutal battle with Mr Bloom, Bruce Wayne has reclaimed his mantle as the Dark Knight. But with the city broken and his mind slowly mending together, Batman will have to pick up the pieces of his shattered life and reclaim Gotham City as his own. But what will he do when echoes... číst celé
"With Bruce Wayne sidelined-perhaps permanently-former Commissioner Jim Gordon has taken on the mantle of the Bat, with a state-of-the-art suit of robotic armor and the full support of the Gotham City Police Department to back him up. But when you become the Batman, there's a deadly learning curve-and an army of crazed criminals waiting to take you down. Can Gordon keep up? Or will his enemies and allies alike clip the new Batman's wings before he even gets off the ground."--Page 4 of cover