John Arcudi has carved a niche by scripting comics that skillfully blend intricate, long-running subplots with impeccable characterization and dynamic action sequences. This masterful approach results in stories that are consistently thrilling and of exceptionally high quality. His work stands out for its ability to deliver excitement while maintaining deep character development.
"In the wake of World War II, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm--occult investigator and guardian of the young Hellboy--and a group of war-weary veterans investigate Hitler's top-secret Project Vampir Sturm, exposing one of the greatest villains of the Third Reich, uncovering the secret history of vampires, and leading one Bureau agent to risk his soul and his mind"-- provided by publisher
From his very first official case in 1952 tracking down a mad scientist in Brazil, Hellboy moved straight on to punching monsters across the globe. Revisit those very first adventures with Hellboy and the team that made him the agent he is with this new collection, featuring cases from 1952, 1953, and 1954!Featuring the work of Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, Chris Roberson, Ben Stenbeck, Stephen Green, Dave Stewart, and many other powerhouse creators, and including a bonus sketchbook section, this new hardcover is a gorgeous addition to any Hellboy library.Collects:Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1952Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1953Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1954Bonus material
The remains of the once mighty warrior god are alive again - possessed by the soul of an angry, vengeful demon! Now Rathraq has to decide if he should fight against his own living corpse - or alongside it.
The narrative follows the adventures of B.P.R.D. agents after Hellboy's departure in 2001, as they confront occult threats and the rising frog army. Key characters, including Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and Johann Krauss, navigate a series of challenges that lead them through intense battles and significant events, culminating in the cataclysmic Ragna Rok. This collection showcases their unique abilities and camaraderie in the face of supernatural dangers.
Rathraq, an ancient warrior God, has been resurrected in a modern American city as a scarecrow! The enraged Rathraq went on a mad hunt to get his old body back, causing havoc for twenty-something bartender Bobby LaRosa and his friends! In this book, Rathraq's battle against the immortal monsters that killed him centuries ago takes a weird turn.
With Liz gone and powerful enemies uniting for a final attack, Abe, Kate, and Johann must confront their loyalties and decide if a friend's life is worth more than the fate of the world.
A story that began in the first issue of Hellboy concludes with the B.P.R.D. team set to permanently wipe out the subterranean colony of frog monsters that have been a story-driving plague. With Memnan Saa dead, agents Liz and Abe take on the powerful King of Fear - who ultimately reveals that it is, in fact, the B.P.R.D. members themselves who will lead the world to apocalypse, not the supernatural monsters, demons, and colossal squidbots.
The B P R D team investigates a mysterious gentleman from Liz's visions, but they encounter overwhelming challenges as old enemies, including frog creatures and the Black Flame, threaten to destroy the world.
CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! The Savage Sword of Conan is back from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This first volume collects the first three issues of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine. Featuring ALL-NEW Conan comic strips from writers John Arcudi, Jim Zub, Frank Tieri, and artists Max Von Fafner, Richard Pace, Cary Nord. Also featuring a brand-new Solomon Kane strip written and drawn by Patch Zircher and exclusive pin ups and more! SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1: CONAN THE GENERAL: Promised riches beyond imagining, Conan finds himself bound for war at the head of an exiled Hyrkanian Prince’s army. But when ancient monsters are unleased and the Prince’s recklessness imperils all, Conan will be forced to choose: abandon wealth for safety or face danger head-on to prevent innocent blood from drenching the desert sands. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2: Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw-dropping art pin-ups, and more. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3: Featuring a chilling CONAN tale from writer Frank Tieri and artist Cary Nord, the exciting conclusion of writer/artist Patch Zircher’s SOLOMON KANE epic, a silent Conan story for writer/artist Alan Quah, a tantalizing sneak peak of John C. Hocking’s novel CONAN: CITY OF THE DEAD, jaw-dropping covers from Alex Horley and Cary Nord, incredible art pin-ups, and more.
Between tracking down the vagrant followers of a prescient teen pursued by crablike beasts and dealing with a redneck priest who preaches by way of human mutilation to a trailer park populated by a cult of hillbillies, the B.P.R.D. certainly have their hands full. Can a fractured team wage a winnable war or are they fighting a battle of attrition? B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Gods and Monsters continues the series Comics Alliance calls "one of the best books on the stands." Collects B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Gods #1-#3 and B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Monsters #1-#2. "The acronym 'B.P.R.D.' has become for us synonymous for a good read."-MTV Geek
