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Rick Remender

    February 6, 1973

    Rick Remender is an acclaimed American comic book creator celebrated for his intensely dark and visceral storytelling. His narratives often delve into the extremes of human resilience and confront profound moral quandaries within bleak, often apocalyptic or dystopian settings. Remender excels at crafting deeply flawed characters grappling with trauma and despair, delivering stories marked by raw emotion and an unflinching examination of the human condition. His independent works are particularly noted for their imaginative world-building and provocative thematic explorations.

    Rick Remender
    Deadly Class 4
    Fear Agent Deluxe Volume 2
    Fear Agent Library Edition Volume 1
    Uncanny X-force By Rick Remender: The Complete Collection Volume 1
    Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Volume 2: The Funeral Party (New Edition)
    Deadly Class Deluxe Edition Volume 1: Noise Noise Noise (New Edition)
    • 2024

      Seven to Eternity Compendium

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      In the kingdom of Zhal, paranoia reigns as the God of Whispers instills fear through his spies. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a fallen house, faces a critical choice: ally with a desperate group of magic users seeking to overthrow the malevolent deity or accept the God’s tempting offer to fulfill his deepest desires. The story explores themes of loyalty, redemption, and the struggle against overwhelming evil, as Adam grapples with his fate and the implications of his decisions.

      Seven to Eternity Compendium
    • 2024

      The storyline delves into the moral complexities faced by Wolverine's secret assassin team, X-Force, as they confront the resurrected Apocalypse. The narrative unfolds through intense character dynamics, particularly during the "Dark Angel Saga," where personal struggles intensify amid their violent missions. Themes of ethics in execution are explored alongside familiar figures like Deathloks and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. The collection showcases striking artwork from various artists and compiles significant issues from the series, highlighting Remender's acclaimed storytelling.

      Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender Omnibus (New Printing 2)
    • 2024

      Deadly Class Compendium

      • 1368 pages
      • 48 hours of reading

      Set in a brutal high school for future assassins, the story follows Marcus Lopez, who struggles with academics and bullying from the jocks, who happen to be the offspring of a notorious assassin. As he navigates a dangerous environment filled with lethal classes like "Dismemberment 101" and peers with dark pasts, Marcus finds himself in a world where murder is a skill to be honed. The narrative explores themes of survival, identity, and the harsh realities of a life steeped in crime and violence.

      Deadly Class Compendium
    • 2024

      The Systemic Model for Integrative Counsellors teaches systemic theory and techniques gradually, delving into various ways for integrative counsellors to think from a systemic perspective, reframing a client’s presenting problem as emerging from relationships and social context.

      A Systemic Approach to Integrative Counselling
    • 2024

      The critically acclaimed series from New York Times bestselling writer RICK REMENDER (LOW, DEADLY CLASS, Uncanny X-Force) and superstar artist MAX FIUMARA (Amazing Spider-Man, FOUR EYES, Lucifer) who take you through a dark science fiction world unlike anything you've seen before! Tomorrow is a harmonious paradise thanks to five families who make everything perfect... for the price of one child per household. Now, as that bill comes due, a son expected to give everything for a family that never loved him, and an affluent daughter determined to destroy utopia, must unite to end one generation's unnaturally protracted reign. Collecting issues 1-6 of THE SACRIFICERS for only $9.99!

      The Sacrificers Volume 1
    • 2023

      Fear Agent Deluxe Volume 2

      • 480 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of despair, Heath Huston and the Fear Agents face an Earth overrun by Feeder aliens and manipulated by time-traveling robots. Betrayed by a close ally, Heath grapples with dwindling faith in humanity as he fights for survival. This oversized hardcover edition features the acclaimed storytelling of Rick Remender, alongside artwork from notable talents like Tony Moore and Jerome Opeña. It includes additional content such as side stories, covers, and artist sketches, collecting issues #16-32 of the series.

      Fear Agent Deluxe Volume 2
    • 2023

      Low Compendium

      • 664 pages
      • 24 hours of reading

      Set in a distant future where humanity has retreated underwater due to the sun's expansion, the story follows Stel Caine, a solitary mother and the last scientist. After generations, a probe crashes back to Earth, revealing a transformed and hostile landscape. Stel must emerge from her underwater refuge to reunite her fractured family and seek a new home for a hopeless people. The narrative explores themes of survival, resilience, and the quest for a future amidst despair.

      Low Compendium
    • 2023

      The Scumbag, Complete Edition

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The story follows Ernie Ray Clementine, an illiterate and drug-addicted biker who becomes an unlikely super spy after receiving a power-imbuing serum. As the world’s most powerful spy, he embodies a chaotic lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. The spy organization struggles to control him, navigating his self-serving nature while trying to persuade him to act for the greater good. This collection brings together issues #1-14 of a unique and irreverent tale that challenges the notion of heroism.

      The Scumbag, Complete Edition
    • 2023

      The story follows the assassin undergrads of Kings Dominion as they confront festering rivalries and dark secrets from their past. As old grudges resurface, the characters grapple with their sins and the struggle to find belonging in a world that misunderstands them. This collection brings together the final chapters of their journey, exploring themes of identity, redemption, and the challenges faced by the latchkey kids of Generation X.

      Deadly Class Deluxe Edition, Book 4: Kids Will Be Skeletons
    • 2023

      The narrative follows Agent Venom as he faces the Crime-Master, who targets Flash Thompson's loved ones, forcing Eddie Brock to once again host the symbiote. The revelation of Crime-Master's identity alters Flash and Betty Brant's lives dramatically. As the Avengers enlist Venom to confront Daimon Hellstrom, a dark pact threatens Flash's soul. The story culminates with Flash's departure from New York City, hinting at new dangers ahead. This collection includes various issues from the Venom series and related story arcs.

      Venom Modern Era Epic Collection: The Savage Six